April 16th, 2011 -Western Caribbean

[maggie blossom]

So I fell down some stairs and broke the bones in my leg almost two weeks ago. I had surgery to have plates and screws put in both bones, tibia and fibula, same leg. I am gradually hopping around on crutches.

By cruise time I will still have boot, use crutches and we are thinking we will likely get a wheelchair to use on the ship as it will be too much walking.

Dang I am disappointed but we will do the things we can and enjoy shows and sun and food.

Sooooooo, we will have the "modified" cruise experience but we are still looking forward to it.

Oh, and I will probably be easy to pick out at the port for those looking to meet up...

 

[bmcd1998]

Sorry to hear about what happened. I guess this won't be you . Thought I would share a quick story that might make you feel better.

On the 2nd cruise my family ever took, my daughter had a broken arm. She snapped it doing gymnastics a week or two before we left. She was maybe 13 or so.

While it limited our mobility, we have a lot of fond memories of that trip, and a lot of hilarious pictures of her in the pool with her cast up over head. We have a good laugh about it every time we see the pictures, and isn't that why we take these trips...to create fun memories?

I am sure you will still have a great trip!

So I fell down some stairs and broke the bones in my leg almost two weeks ago. I had surgery to have plates and screws put in both bones, tibia and fibula, same leg. I am gradually hopping around on crutches.

By cruise time I will still have boot, use crutches and we are thinking we will likely get a wheelchair to use on the ship as it will be too much walking.

Dang I am disappointed but we will do the things we can and enjoy shows and sun and food.

Sooooooo, we will have the "modified" cruise experience but we are still looking forward to it.

Oh, and I will probably be easy to pick out at the port for those looking to meet up...

 

[Erickson99]

Yikes Maggie - so sorry to hear! I am just glad you are still able to go!!

 

[TanyaS]

Tammy - When you have a chance, let us know if the FE list is finalized. I need to work on my exchange gifts!

I can't believe the trip is coming up so soon! I have several things I need to do beforehand (buy sunglasses, arrange pet care, stock up on sunblock).

One month to go! Woot!

 

[dueley]

Funny that you should mention this. I was just going to send out a final notice concerning the FE. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, March 20. I will be sending out the final listing on Monday so that everyone can finish making, collecting, etc their gifts.

Maggieblossom - I will be praying for you that all will go better than expected for you!!!

I can't wait to meet you guys in just a little while! I need to get busy, the time is slipping by quickly.

 

[maggie blossom]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I am 2 weeks post surgery and doing so much better than I was last week, or the week before. I have 4 more weeks to really improve!

Guess I really have to worry about the weight gain as I won't be "taking the stairs" for exercise . Oh well. We WILL be enjoying the food this cruise.

We will get going on our FE gifts. DD is really looking forward to that

 

[mbhpch]

Maggie Blossom,
So sorry about your accident. Glad to hear that you are doing better.
I can not believe it is 28 days until we cruise.
Patty

 

[MEdisneyfan]

My TA called today and our cruise documents are in So we will go pick them up saturday morning. It won't be long now everyone. I still don't think that we have finalized a place to meet. I know that last cruise I did, a lot of us wore lime green shirts to help recognize each other. That was supposed to be the dis colors. It worked, we all stood out and found each other. Just an idea.

 

[Erickson99]

Our cruise documents arrived the other day from our TA.

I am still feeling highly unorganized as I only have 3 weekends left to get ready since I have to leave April 10th for a meeting in Orlando, FL until Wednesday night. Oh yes, that means I fly back and forth to Orlando THREE times in one week. Oh well. Oh and wait - I am going away over night to Foxwoods for a Duran Duran (I am a bit of a DD stalker) show April 2nd-April 3rd so really it's this weekend and next weekend I need to get stuff done. Not to mention the amount of birthday parties my kids are scheduled for over the next 3 weekends (total 5 between the 2 of them).

Yes...I am starting to get a little stressed.............

I need a margarita and I have spring fever bad since it is FINALLY decent weather outside today but I am stuck at work......

Happy Friday!!!

 

[mbhpch]

Our TA called today. Our cruise documents are in. We are going to pick them up tomorrow. I am so excited!

 

[FJS961]

One week ago this very moment I was sipping a delicious cafe latte aboard the Dream watching Castaway Cay come into view.

Four weeks from now I'll be waking up at the Hyatt MCO all giddy about embarking on the Magic. The kids are getting really excited. This will be our first 7 night and I'm really looking forward to NOT stopping in Nassau this time

 

[SplatInc]

+1 for Nassau. I love the Bahamas but could live forever without seeing Atlantis again.

 

[TOJL]

I've just joined in on the Dis Boards. Is there any way I can join in on the FE fun? If it's too late, not to worry, there's always next time

Funny that you should mention this. I was just going to send out a final notice concerning the FE. The deadline for signing up is Sunday, March 20. I will be sending out the final listing on Monday so that everyone can finish making, collecting, etc their gifts.

 

[MEdisneyfan]

Welcome to the group TOJL. 25 days to go. I got my FE today. My great aunt made it for us. I am so excited to hang it up outside my door. We didn't take part last cruise, but it has definately added to the excitement for this one.

Maggieblossom, I hope the healing is continuing. Can't wait to see you again in a few short weeks.

On a side note, yesterday was spring, and today in Maine we are getting 3-6" of snow. The beaches of Grand Cayman are looking so inviting.

 

[TOJL]

thanks for the welcome MEDisneyfan! I'm excited that I was able to squeak into the FE exchange just in time! THANK YOU DUELEY!!!!!

I'm so excited about this cruise. My mom and I went to the Bahama's last year for the 3 day cruise, we had such a blast. I'm sooooo looking forward to having the extra days on this one.

Question: is there a place I can read up on the FE rules. What kinds of things do you all buy?

 

[Erickson99]

FE Question: Is this for the adults too? I am asking as I was thinking it was more for the kids.......

 

[CHOPR]

4/16/11 Reserved this cruise last August...not far enough in advance as we had to take 2 inside staterooms. 2nd DC. Last one on the Wonder in 2003. Loved the Family Suite but my kids actually are excited in getting their own room this time. Could work out well for us also
This is spring break so school is out here in most of the northeast. Looking forward to another great DC but hopefully less rough seas than last time.(Capt. called it the worst seas he had seen in years) EVERYONE WAS SICK!
I'm prepared with my ginger gum,Motioneaze oil,Bonine and anything else I can think of to avoid ruining this cruise.
CUTHERE

 

[dueley]

FE Question: Is this for the adults too? I am asking as I was thinking it was more for the kids.......

I'm doing one gift per cabin (geared more towards the adults) and then individual gifts for the children. This isn't a requirement. We don't have any "rules" as to how the exchange is to be done. There is no right way or wrong way. It is up to you, what you choose to do. Just have fun with it!

 

[stampinot]

I need an updated list so I can make and divide and further buy gifts. This will take a while with the different age kids and male/female. I have already started to divide.
I am gearing my stuff for the adults, but moslty for the kids. Adults need treats too! Parents go to the movies and need candy, parents need gum and hand sanitizer as well as pirate night events

 

[mbhpch]

I can not believe that we sail 3 weeks from tomorrow. We have been planning this for so very long! I printed out a bunch of my magnets today. It was so much fun to see all of them. Now I need to laminate them and print out the pictures for a pirate t-shirt. I do not know what else to bring for pirate night?
Question for the repeat cruisers. Do we need water shoes? Trying to decide if they will need them for the snorkeling. Do not want my kids to hurt themselves on the coral and other things. I am a first time cruiser.