April 17, 2011 on the Dream

[castlegazer]

I am SO EXCITED I MIGHT ACTUALLY GET TO SEE A CLUB THIS CRUISE! OMG so happy so many other people want to go!!! I am not ready for the early bird specials yet.

You and me both, girl!! You and me both!!! I never get to spend time in them! This will be sooo awesome!!!

Now to figure out a night for it! I am so confused about dates and what nights because of the back to back cruises. So someone else will have to figure this out for fear I may screw it up.

Hey, did you all organized people see this about where to meet at?:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2661081

Sounds like a cool idea.

I am so psyched!!!!! Plus if you all read all the uproar about my cabin and the super extended verandah, I could not be more psyched to have this cabin for 7 days!!! Yahooooooo!!!!

I am trying to think about things we can bring to sit out there with also - like a bag chair to have additional seating out there! On our first cruise on DCL we had our car seat in a weather proof bag out on the balcony which was fine and there was still plenty of room for us - now this is going to be super sized!!! I am just squirming thinking of the possibilities... not exotic rasul type possibilities... just time for dinner out there, breakfast, lounging!!!

This just made it onto my top 5 list and bumped the restaurants, other than Remy, right off!!!

 

[alenushka]

Crazy doesn't even come close to it!


If I'm missing anything, please let me know! Insomnia has kicked in so I'm usually compiling new lists throughout the middle of the night. I'm so afraid I'm going to forget something!!!

Oh yeah, and I work full-time, too!

WOW, Deb - no wonder you have insomnia....
Since I spent last 4 days partially in bed , I had a lot of time to think (that is where my DH says "o-no, trouble...")
Additional checklist:
-Did you do your taxes?
-Did you mail them (unless filed electronically)
-Check your sunscreen lotion for expiration dates.
If you are looking to buy a natural sunscreen lotion - we have been using UV Natural for the last few years, it works; I just got a coupon today from uvnaturalsunscreenstore.com (Use coupon code 4LUV at your shopping cart, and as always, get free shipping on all orders over $75, or try: 20% Off : Use Coupon Code TOPSEARCH) http://www.uvnaturalsunscreenstore.com/displayProducts.asp?criteria=19037
-Parents with kids - check their summer/water shoes. Nothing fits my DD from last summer. I just ordered from Endless.com (some were 50% off), they offer free shipping and free return shipping, makes it convenient to shop not leaving your house
-If your take your own snorkel - check if it still fits your kids (again, just discovered we need to get a new set)
-if any of your family members takes Rx meds - make sure you have enough refills.

Deb - your DD wedding would be wonderful!

 

[alenushka]

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Have to agree. It's no one else's fault that I've been buying stuff for FEs for the past 10 months!!!

There is no way I am admitting to my dh how much I have spent for this stuff.

It's not that it's so 'wonderful' but I see something and say...'ooooh, wouldn't that be nice as a FE gift.' and pretty soon I have 4 bags of 'stuff'!! I need discipline I tell ya, discipline!!! Now, to bag the stuff up in the next few weeks. Then group by stateroom number and then by deck.

I am glad I am not the only one. I started 10 months ago, and....keep buying.....keep buying....... Our DHs should NEVER find out, shhhhh...and that's how they end up on the Deb's "my DH did know what hit him..." list. It is a good thing they don't read Dis-boards (Dan - if you are reading this - not a word to Vadim ).
In attempts to discipline myself - I started packing gift bags. I could only finish 5 at this time, but I will do it one by one when I am feeling better, and then I would know to STOP!
I like to see our list growing big - more fun! I just realized that there are hardly any small kids on our FE list. Parents with small kids: Where are you???? I got too many things for little boys and girls.....Still a chance to join...

 

[Deb T.]

Deb T, someone on another thread suggested deck 13 forward in the family zone as a good place for a cruise meet -- there is seating and a bar nearby too. Any thoughts about this??

Hey, did you all organized people see this about where to meet at?:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2661081

Sounds like a cool idea.

Sounds good to me! What does everyone else think?

My top FIVE:

1) Enchanted Garden, Animator's Palate, and Royal Palace (In a nutshell- eating!!)

2) My first "Day at Sea"

3) Checking out the Atlantis Resort and Aquarium

4) Hanging out with Deb T. again!

5) Meeting you guys!

Awwwww! Thanks! I'm looking forward to reconnecting with you, too!

Ok DebT I would say we need another list for a girls night out at the clubs! I would be so all over that!

Here ya go...

Pershing's Girls Night Out 11pm Night Club Tour (schedule to follow)
pershing
WPoohgirl
goofy4tink
castlegazer
jeni37
guarn3md
Z'sDisneyMom

Might need one more list too.
"Those who are whining becuz they are still waiting on their GTY cabin assignment" list "

I had one, and can't find it now. So, here's one from memory:

The Still Waiting Oh-So-Patiently for a Cabin Number List
bdink921
Z'sDisneyMom
Downrivermama
pershing

I know there are more of you, though...

I am so confused about dates and what nights because of the back to back cruises.

You and me, both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am trying to think about things we can bring to sit out there with also - like a bag chair to have additional seating out there! On our first cruise on DCL we had our car seat in a weather proof bag out on the balcony which was fine and there was still plenty of room for us - now this is going to be super sized!!! I am just squirming thinking of the possibilities... not exotic rasul type possibilities... just time for dinner out there, breakfast, lounging!!!

WOW, Deb - no wonder you have insomnia....

Since I spent last 4 days partially in bed , I had a lot of time to think (that is where my DH says "o-no, trouble...")
Additional checklist:
-Did you do your taxes?
-Did you mail them (unless filed electronically)
-Check your sunscreen lotion for expiration dates.
If you are looking to buy a natural sunscreen lotion - we have been using UV Natural for the last few years, it works; I just got a coupon today from uvnaturalsunscreenstore.com (Use coupon code 4LUV at your shopping cart, and as always, get free shipping on all orders over $75, or try: 20% Off : Use Coupon Code TOPSEARCH) http://www.uvnaturalsunscreenstore.com/displayProducts.asp?criteria=19037
-Parents with kids - check their summer/water shoes. Nothing fits my DD from last summer. I just ordered from Endless.com (some were 50% off), they offer free shipping and free return shipping, makes it convenient to shop not leaving your house
-If your take your own snorkel - check if it still fits your kids (again, just discovered we need to get a new set)
-if any of your family members takes Rx meds - make sure you have enough refills.

Great reminder list! Hope you feel better SOON!!!

Gee Deb T, is there anything I could do to help you out? Your DD is getting married and that is sooooooo much planing and work. Not to interfere but if there is something I can do to help you please let me know. You are super to do as much as you have.

Wanna take over a FE Exchange???

Just kidding. I'm getting ready to revamp the whole thing... again.

 

[Deb T.]

Okay folks, back by popular demand... the "Large Group" / "Small Group" FE Exchange Option.

Here's the deal: I need to know which group you want to be in ASAP so I can get this reorganized once and for all. Please be honest - no one's feelings will be hurt. I just want everyone to be happy with the group they've selected and then be able to fully enjoy the FE Exchange once onboard.

Here are your choices:
- Large Group - unlimited number of participants
- Small Group - up to 15 participants

Plus, if you've opted for the Large Group, please also let me know if you would like to be a filler in the Small Group, as well. I know that some of you have already personalized your gifts, some of you have plenty of gifts, and some of you are just a gluton for punishment. (Kidding! I'm already the poster child for that!!!) So, if you opt for both groups, you would just carry on like there hasn't been a split into two different groups.

Below are the groups so far, as I've inferred from recent posts and from what I remembered from the last go-around a few months ago. Please check the lists and let me know if I have you in the correct spot. You can post your decision on this thread or send me a private message. And, don't worry about if we'll have enough for the small group... I will take care of that. Just pick the group you want to be in.

Small FE Group limited to 15 Participants:
goofy4tink
hbg4
pershing - thinking about it?
castlegazer - would you consider joining the small group??

Large FE Group:
Deb T.
pkmingo
alenushka
golfnsuch
Ness2289
guarn3md - good with up to 40 in larger group
Z'sDisneyMom
WPoohgirl

Both groups:
Deb T.
golfnsuch
alenushka


Here is the complete list of participants. I need to hear from ALL of you!
Deb T. & DH
Ness2289 & DD12
alenushka & DH, DD10
bdink921& DH, DS12 – waiting for GTY cabin number
guarn3md, DS9
DW & DH, DD7
ydrj & DH, DS16, DD14
svcutler & DH, DD15, DD11
jeni37 & DH, DS14, DS10, DD6
disneycruisegal & DH
allaboutdisney1967 & DH, DD13
goofy4tink & DH, DD17
Donnaksmj & DH, DS9
WPoohgirl & DH, DD14, DS12
Karen from VA & DBF, DD6
Tigger1313 & DGD17
lindafish & DH
caronjn & DW, DS11, DD7
golfnsuch & DH, DS11, DS7
princessdaisy & DH, DD18, DS8
Downrivermama & DD12 – waiting for GTY cabin number
Z’sDisneyMom, DD12 – waiting for GTY cabin number
kim5678 & DH, DD13
pershing & DS16, DS14, DS13 – waiting for GTY cabin number
momtoleasawav & DH, DD15, DS13, DD9
MissMousey & DH, DD14, DS11
mommybean & DH, DD14
riggins & DH, DD9, DD8
hbg4, DM, DD14
pkmingo & DH
FinsFans & DW, DS2
Jamaican Jammers & DW, DD5mo
sianrob & DH, DD10

 

[jeni37]

HI!

You can sign us up for both FE groups:

jeni37
lindafish
caronjn

 

[jeni37]

You can sign us ladies up to the club night:

lindafish
caronjn
(already on the list: jeni37)

We would also like to be apart of the meet and greet and the cabin crawl if possible.

Thanks!

 

[Deb T.]

You can sign us ladies up to the club night:

lindafish
caronjn
(already on the list: jeni37)

We would also like to be apart of the meet and greet and the cabin crawl if possible.

Thanks!

You got it!


With the exception of the FE list, here are all of our fun lists!

The Still Waiting Oh-So-Patiently for a Cabin Number List:
bdink921
Z'sDisneyMom
Downrivermama
pershing
Ido


The list of Embarkation Activities:
Meet & Greet (possibly Deck 13 forward in the “Family Zone”) 2:00-2:30pm
Cabin Crawl starts at 2:30pm
Pershing's Girls Night Out 11pm Night Club Tour (schedule to follow from Pershing)


The “Cabin Crawl” Stateroom Tour:
4A(B) midship Deluxe Family Oceanview w/plexiglass Verandah, split bath w/round tub - Lildeb724
5C midship Deluxe Oceanview w/plexiglass Verandah, split bath w/regular tub - Deb T.
5E aft Deluxe Oceanview plexiglass Verandah - castlegazer
6A aft Deluxe Oceanview w/solid white wall Verandah, split bath w/regular tub– golfnsuch
8B(C) aft Deluxe Family Oceanview w/Porthole Window Seat w/cushion, split bath w/round tub – Mom_3_mouseketeers
11B Standard Inside Stateroom w/Virtual Porthole and one (non-split) bathroom w/regular tub - mommybean

*Anyone else want to volunteer their cabin for the tour?*


The list of additional Cabin Crawl "Tourists":
svcutler
guarn3md
bdink921 – 6BGTY, so possibly a cabin for tour!
pershing – 10AGTY, so possibly another cabin for tour!
goofy4tink
Ness2289
Alenushka
jeni37
lindafish
caronjn


Pershing's Girls Night Out 11pm Night Club Tour (schedule to follow from Pershing) :
pershing
WPoohgirl
goofy4tink
castlegazer
jeni37
lindafish
caronjn
guarn3md
Z'sDisneyMom


Ness's Bike Riding List:
Ness2289
guarn3md (maybe)
svcutler (maybe)
bdink921


The Castaway Cay 5K Runner & Walker List:
Mommybean – runner
pershing – power walker


The Lazybones Hanging On The Beach All Day And Proud Of It List:
Deb T.
goofy4tink
pkmingo
alenushka
curlybop
svcutler - maybe


The “My DH Doesn’t Get It” (and we’re assuming by this we mean our DCL/DIS Boards Obsession, right?) List :
alenushka
svcutler
guarn3md
mommybean
curlybop
Deb T.


The "My DH Didn't Know What Hit Him" List:
guarn3md
lildeb724
Deb T.


Ness's "Cracked Up By Lists" List:
jilljill
bdink921
alenushka
mommybean
svcutler
rdevine10

 

[alenushka]

Deb - how on earth do you find time to keep it up?!?

I am definitely joining girls night out , and my DH is most definitely on the list "my DH did not know what hit hi"

Just a thought : while we girls are having fun at the night club, should those DHs who don't sleep meet at a certain bar location? I have a feeling they will have a lot in common

 

[Deb T.]

Deb - how on earth do you find time to keep it up?!?

I'm the Energizer Bunny in disguise!

I am definitely joining girls night out , and my DH is most definitely on the list "my DH did not know what hit hi"

I added you to both lists!

Just a thought : while we girls are having fun at the night club, should those DHs who don't sleep meet at a certain bar location? I have a feeling they will have a lot in common

I don't think it would be safe to get our DH's together... they could figure out all our secrets!!!!

 

[Dizney73]

I went off and double checked what the Doubletree would cost and it's actually about $10 less a night than the Hampton Inn and it provides parking as a $4 pp shuttle...so I booked it and canceled the Hampton Inn!!

Just reading some posts to get some reviews about the Hampton Inn at cocoa Beach and saw your post. I booked the Hampton inn for total of $132 night with a park and cruise rate so I can leave our car at the hotel. Did you check for the Park and Cruise rate?

 

[Ness2289]

Please add me to both the large and small list. I'm prepared to gift each stateroom.

 

[Ness2289]

Hmmmm....Night Club crawl, huh?? Put me down as a maybe. It will all depend on my DD and how much hanging out she does at the Edge Tween club. I may do best just knowing the schedule/plan and tagging along if I can. Not sure I can commit, but I am interested.

 

[Deb T.]

Hmmmm....Night Club crawl, huh?? Put me down as a maybe. It will all depend on my DD and how much hanging out she does at the Edge Tween club. I may do best just knowing the schedule/plan and tagging along if I can. Not sure I can commit, but I am interested.

Gotcha down!

Here's the latest list of the very popular Pershing's Girls Night Out 11pm Night Club Tour:
pershing
WPoohgirl
goofy4tink
castlegazer
jeni37
lindafish
caronjn
guarn3md
Z'sDisneyMom
Alenushka
Ness2289 (maybe)

 

[Tigger1313]

Okay folks, back by popular demand... the "Large Group" / "Small Group" FE Exchange Option.

Here's the deal: I need to know which group you want to be in ASAP so I can get this reorganized once and for all. Please be honest - no one's feelings will be hurt. I just want everyone to be happy with the group they've selected and then be able to fully enjoy the FE Exchange once onboard.

Here are your choices:
- Large Group - unlimited number of participants
- Small Group - up to 15 participants

Plus, if you've opted for the Large Group, please also let me know if you would like to be a filler in the Small Group, as well. I know that some of you have already personalized your gifts, some of you have plenty of gifts, and some of you are just a gluton for punishment. (Kidding! I'm already the poster child for that!!!) So, if you opt for both groups, you would just carry on like there hasn't been a split into two different groups.

Below are the groups so far, as I've inferred from recent posts and from what I remembered from the last go-around a few months ago. Please check the lists and let me know if I have you in the correct spot. You can post your decision on this thread or send me a private message. And, don't worry about if we'll have enough for the small group... I will take care of that. Just pick the group you want to be in.

Small FE Group limited to 15 Participants:
goofy4tink
hbg4
pershing - thinking about it?
castlegazer - would you consider joining the small group??

Large FE Group:
Deb T.
pkmingo
alenushka
golfnsuch
Ness2289
guarn3md - good with up to 40 in larger group
Z'sDisneyMom
WPoohgirl

Both groups:
Deb T.
golfnsuch
alenushka


Here is the complete list of participants. I need to hear from ALL of you!
Deb T. & DH
Ness2289 & DD12
alenushka & DH, DD10
bdink921& DH, DS12 – waiting for GTY cabin number
guarn3md, DS9
DW & DH, DD7
ydrj & DH, DS16, DD14
svcutler & DH, DD15, DD11
jeni37 & DH, DS14, DS10, DD6
disneycruisegal & DH
allaboutdisney1967 & DH, DD13
goofy4tink & DH, DD17
Donnaksmj & DH, DS9
WPoohgirl & DH, DD14, DS12
Karen from VA & DBF, DD6
Tigger1313 & DGD17
lindafish & DH
caronjn & DW, DS11, DD7
golfnsuch & DH, DS11, DS7
princessdaisy & DH, DD18, DS8
Downrivermama & DD12 – waiting for GTY cabin number
Z’sDisneyMom, DD12 – waiting for GTY cabin number
kim5678 & DH, DD13
pershing & DS16, DS14, DS13 – waiting for GTY cabin number
momtoleasawav & DH, DD15, DS13, DD9
MissMousey & DH, DD14, DS11
mommybean & DH, DD14
riggins & DH, DD9, DD8
hbg4, DM, DD14
pkmingo & DH
FinsFans & DW, DS2
Jamaican Jammers & DW, DD5mo
sianrob & DH, DD10

I guess I should read the whole email before I answer. We are in for both groups, I have 48 bags ready.
Thanks Deb for all you do.

 

[Deb T.]

We are in for the large group, I have 48 bags ready.
Thanks Deb for all you do.

Happy to help!

Here's where we stand so far with the groups:

Small FE Group limited to 15 Participants:
goofy4tink (not confirmed)
hbg4 (not confirmed)
pershing - thinking about it? (not confirmed)
castlegazer - would you consider joining the small group?? (not confirmed)

Large FE Group:
Deb T. & DH
Ness2289 & DD12
jeni37 & DH, DS14, DS10, DD6
lindafish & DH
caronjn & DW, DS11, DD7
pkmingo & DH
FinsFans & DW, DS2
Jamaican Jammers & DW, DD5mo
ydrj & DH, DS16, DD14
Tigger1313 & DGD17 – good up to 48
guarn3md, DS9 - good with up to 40 in larger group
alenushka & DH, DD10
svcutler & DH, DD15, DD11
bdink921& DH, DS12 – up to 40 - waiting for GTY cabin number
golfnsuch (not confirmed)
Z'sDisneyMom (not confirmed)
WPoohgirl (not confirmed)

Both groups:
alenushka & DH, DD10
Deb T. & DH
Ness2289 & DD12
jeni37 & DH, DS14, DS10, DD6
lindafish & DH
caronjn & DW, DS11, DD7
pkmingo & DH
FinsFans & DW, DS2
Jamaican Jammers & DW, DD5mo
ydrj & DH, DS16, DD14
Tigger1313 & DGD17 – good up to 48
golfnsuch (not confirmed)


Not Confirmed yet:
DW & DH, DD7 (part of guarn3md’s group)
disneycruisegal & DH
allaboutdisney1967 & DH, DD13
goofy4tink & DH, DD17
Donnaksmj & DH, DS9
WPoohgirl & DH, DD14, DS12
Karen from VA & DBF, DD6
golfnsuch & DH, DS11, DS7
princessdaisy & DH, DD18, DS8
Downrivermama & DD12 – waiting for GTY cabin number
Z’sDisneyMom, DD12 – waiting for GTY cabin number
kim5678 & DH, DD13
pershing & DS16, DS14, DS13 – waiting for GTY cabin number
momtoleasawav & DH, DD15, DS13, DD9
MissMousey & DH, DD14, DS11
mommybean & DH, DD14
riggins & DH, DD9, DD8
hbg4, DM, DD14
sianrob & DH, DD10

 

[alenushka]

O-ops, I thought I was confirmed - Yes to large group and yes for both groups. I hope I don't get bumped to the bottom of the "filler" list

 

[Deb T.]

O-ops, I thought I was confirmed - Yes to large group and yes for both groups. I hope I don't get bumped to the bottom of the "filler" list

Gotcha! And don't worry, you're near the top because I remember that you had volunteered for both groups the first go-around!

 

[svcutler]

OMG! I am so far behind here. I'm having trouble keeping up !!

OK, in a nutshell, and by the way - Deb, you crack me up ,

1. Large FE group only please
2. Leaving the Bike group (sorry Ness!)
3. A Maybe for the Girls Night Club Crawl

Did I miss anything??

 

[Deb T.]

OMG! I am so far behind here. I'm having trouble keeping up !!

OK, in a nutshell, and by the way - Deb, you crack me up ,

1. Large FE group only please
2. Leaving the Bike group (sorry Ness!)
3. A Maybe for the Girls Night Club Crawl

Did I miss anything??

1. Gotcha
2. Awww darn
3. hiccup!

Glad I can provide some DIS Board entertainment. Maybe it's time for a new tag from the Tag Fairy??? I certainly have enough quirks to choose from! By the way, I never understood the iPod tag because I've never owned one... maybe I was confused with someone else at the time? But, I still LOVE my s'mores tag!