April 13, 2008 (4/13/2008) Anyone else?

[patsal]

I believe there is one semi formal night, but no formal night on a 4 night cruise. I've never cruised before so someone else may be better answering this. My plan is for DD and I to wear sundresses or capris for dinner except on the semi formal night she really has her heart set on a special dress. The boys will be wearing khakis most nights with polos or button down shirts. On semi formal night, the boys will have darker dockers with button downs and ties--wouldn't want DD to not have a proper escort! My personal plan is lots of black to mix and match as well as black flat strappy sandals to go with everything!

 

[dixiefriend]

WooHOOO, we're geting there, almost in 36 more days to go..our girls are ready to burst (yes me as well)!!! Won't be long now....

 

[kaylajr]

Time to pull out the summer clothes and see what if anything I need to buy

We got 26 inches of snow in 5 days last week
and now rain rain cold rain and sleet

I am SOOOOOOOOOOO ready for this trip

 

[patsal]

Sitting here looking at the foot of snow we got last night and wishing for warmth, sun and sand! I can't wait. Both kids are getting restless too. Kaylajr, I think I may take my cue from you and see what DD and I can do about checking our cruise clothes.
I am so impatient about room assignments--I keep looking even though I know it won't be until at least 30 days out, but I just can't help it!

 

[lanegang]

I cannot believe we are down to a month before the
cruise.

The girls (6) and (8) are back to asking me daily to talk
about it, what we are going to do, what will we eat and
who gets to sleep in the top bunk!!

I am guilty of "needing" to buy some cruise clothes, especially
for dinner. I've been stashing the bags in the back of my closet.

Anyone else ready to start packing their bags?


Lolita

 

[dixiefriend]

Well we did go shopping the other day ( that was fun, and I mean that sarcasticly, the 7 year old hates to shop) but we manage to get clothes for everyone.......but me....isn't that always the way???? I've been searching online though....sometimes its just easier!!!

32 more days guys!!!!!!

 

[kaylajr]

as I look out the window at all the snow and Ice
I just keep saying

SOON I WILL BE SITTING ON A DECK CHAIR OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN!!!!!!

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dixiefriend]

as I look out the window at all the snow and Ice
I just keep saying

SOON I WILL BE SITTING ON A DECK CHAIR OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN!!!!!!

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully holding something tropical in your hand??

 

[patsal]

Check your reservations if you booked GTY--I just did and found a room number listed (7518).

 

[lovetoscrap]

That was me a few days ago!! Totally freaked out! Do you know how much there is to do??? (we are also beginning our vacation on the 4th so I have get going!)

But we are so excited!!!

I am guilty of "needing" to buy some cruise clothes, especially
for dinner. I've been stashing the bags in the back of my closet.

Anyone else ready to start packing their bags?


Lolita

READY? The suitcases are sitting out in my bedroom and I have started to throw things in them!!!

Well we did go shopping the other day ( that was fun, and I mean that sarcasticly, the 7 year old hates to shop) but we manage to get clothes for everyone.......but me....isn't that always the way???? I've been searching online though....sometimes its just easier!!!

32 more days guys!!!!!!

I bought stuff for me about 4 weeks ago. I found a great sale and got a bunch of capris and some tropical shirts and some skirts. Found some sundresses for my girls the last few weeks. We are getting all the shorts and stuff out this weekend.

There is really just a semi-formal night on the four day as someone mentioned. And don't forget your PIRATE GEAR!!! Castaway Cay night (3rd night I think) will be the Pirates in the Carreabean Party and you may want some extra tropical shirts/dresses or some pirates hats/eye patches etc for you children (no swords--I don't think those are allowed). I am going to pick some up at our Party Supply store.

Disneyshopping.com has some cute tropical shirts for Men and boys and Mother/Daughter dresses. They also still have some Pirate costumes in the Outlet section if you want to go all out!


Ummmm, are you all getting the impression that I am a just a teeny tiny bit OCD?


So are we going to have a MEET??? Just a little time for us all to meet maybe on the first day and mix for a short time and say hi and for our kids to say Hi so they will know each other in the clubs? I am also a teeny tiny bit of a control freak ( SHUT UP Kayla !!!) so I can set this up if you all are interested. It would just be an informal thing ( and free!).

 

[piecl]

I've never posted to a board before so my comments will always be pretty simple as I don't know all the terms, etc. LOL is the only one I know!

Anyway, my daughter and I will be on this cruise. While big Disney fans, we're different then everyone else so far as my daughter is 23. You know I must be old then!

This is my daughter's first cruise. I was on the original Big Red Boat / Disney Cruise 19 years ago so it's almost like a first cruise for both of us.

We're really look forward to and it can't get here soon enough!

 

[lovetoscrap]

I've never posted to a board before so my comments will always be pretty simple as I don't know all the terms, etc. LOL is the only one I know!

Anyway, my daughter and I will be on this cruise. While big Disney fans, we're different then everyone else so far as my daughter is 23. You know I must be old then!

This is my daughter's first cruise. I was on the original Big Red Boat / Disney Cruise 19 years ago so it's almost like a first cruise for both of us.

We're really look forward to and it can't get here soon enough!

piecl!! You can always get a crash course in all of the terms by looking here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1660743 But personally I always like simple the best!

So glad you are joining in the excitement here.

 

[kaylajr]

I've never posted to a board before so my comments will always be pretty simple as I don't know all the terms, etc. LOL is the only one I know!

Anyway, my daughter and I will be on this cruise. While big Disney fans, we're different then everyone else so far as my daughter is 23. You know I must be old then!

This is my daughter's first cruise. I was on the original Big Red Boat / Disney Cruise 19 years ago so it's almost like a first cruise for both of us.

We're really look forward to and it can't get here soon enough!

Welcome to the DIS

come join us on the welcome board to get your feet wet if you want

we love to have new people around here

 

[kaylajr]

Ummmm, are you all getting the impression that I am a just a teeny tiny bit OCD?


So are we going to have a MEET??? Just a little time for us all to meet maybe on the first day and mix for a short time and say hi and for our kids to say Hi so they will know each other in the clubs? I am also a teeny tiny bit of a control freak ( SHUT UP Kayla !!!) so I can set this up if you all are interested. It would just be an informal thing ( and free!).

Who me ??

I didn't say a thing........nope not me

I love the idea of a mini meet the first day so we can all say HI

 

[patsal]

So are we going to have a MEET??? Just a little time for us all to meet maybe on the first day and mix for a short time and say hi and for our kids to say Hi so they will know each other in the clubs? I am also a teeny tiny bit of a control freak ( SHUT UP Kayla !!!) so I can set this up if you all are interested. It would just be an informal thing ( and free!).


I'd love a mini meet. Are you sure you are up to the extra work? I could help if you'd like. I know my kids were asking how they were going to meet up with their "penpals" so this might be perfect.


I have really got to stop looking at the suitcases in the basement and bring them up! DD is sick right now so my focus is getting her well and through her state math assessment this week. By Sunday I want to gather all my little boxes of "put this in that box for the cruise" and sort so that can be packed and then I need to add the clothes/snorkle gear/etc.

 

[kaylajr]

My one kid is sick too
and the other is dealing with the state math test too
so this weekend will be when I pull out the suitcases I guess


this trip will be weird for us
we normally rent a house with Laundry area so I only pack for 3/4 days
and now I have to pack for the WHOLE TRIP!

 

[aaronandterri]

not long now....................................

 

[lovetoscrap]

Okay, I was sick yesterday--fever and everything. Glad I got it over with! Now I am done right?

And if it is going to run through the family, they will all be able to get it and get it over with before we leave! They keep telling me how kids are sick all around them at school and how many leave each day. I want to just keep them home so they can't get sick and ruin our vacation!!!

 

[Smiley Riley & Folks]

I love having this be a surprise for my soon to be 10 year old, but I'm so jealous of all of you shopping and packing out in the open!! I'm having to be very sneaky which is killing me. If he arrives with clothes that don't fit, you'll know why.

We're up for joining the 'mini-meet' -- just need a time and place and we'll be there!

 

[patsal]

Okay, I was sick yesterday--fever and everything. Glad I got it over with! Now I am done right?

And if it is going to run through the family, they will all be able to get it and get it over with before we leave! They keep telling me how kids are sick all around them at school and how many leave each day. I want to just keep them home so they can't get sick and ruin our vacation!!!

I've got a headace and I'm all stuffy, the kids at school are dropping like flies--today at the HS we sent 35 kids home! I'm so careful with washing my hands every 43 minutes and using hand sanitizer in between, but I think I got zapped ! DD has a pretty bad cold and DS is sniffly, I'm hoping we can be done by the weekend and move on to healthy for the cruise!