April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Inagural Wonder to Hawaii-Part 4

[kmitchel]

I found out last night that our waitlist for the GC using DVC points came through! I'll happily take the $550 back for the cash room we had booked there!

 

[Lexa]

Whoever is leaving for a cruise this coming weekend ...have a wonderful time.....!!!

 

[JLSE50]

Tomatoface, we are in 2000. Just 7 staterooms down from you. It is our favorite on the ship. We were in it for the 2005 EP Pc cruise. We had some VERY rough waters because of Hurricane Hilary and IMHO the stateroom served us well. Please don't worry. I think you should be fine. We do take meclizine every day so that helped us a lot I'm sure.

We have been in forward cabins on higher decks where there would be more motion without problem. We felt the movement but it was like a rocking chair, not a rollercoaster. We don't do rollercoasters.

As I recall, seasick meds are available at the infirmary--one time we saw a basket full outside the infirmary door. In 12 cruises we have never taken any seasickness meds.

We are in 2515 this time so forward like you and on the other side of the ship.

Jan/ Kana

 

[JLSE50]

Well,I was thinking of seaming together some strips and then we could cut them to length to make them or show someone else how to make them. I always have scissors, and needle and thread with me.

I will bring supplies too, just in case!

Jan/ Kana

 

[Happy Goofy]

We are flying from Orlando on April 26 on SW at 9:55 and going to Nashville and then leaving Nashville at 12:40 and getting into LA at 3:15 There were no direct flights.

we will be easy to spot at Paradise Pier and at DL . We will be two senior citizens on scooters. I will have my Minnie bag with a lime green Mickey from Home Depot on it. Stop and say hello

 

[JLSE50]

......... I'll be bringing a crochet project too - does anyone know how to do a "post stitch" ?

it is easier to show than to tell, but this site has a couple pictures.

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-work-frontpost-doublecrochet-stitches.html

Instead of making the double crochet stitch THROUGH THE WORK (crochet hook going from front to back to pick up the yarn)
you put your hook in beside a double crochet post and out the other side of it--right to left (if you are right handed), hook the yarn in the front of the project on the left of the double crochet post and pull it through to the right of the post by going behind the post. Then complete it as a double crochet. It pulls the posts to the front and makes a texture.

Check the pictures and try it a couple times.
I hope this is clear.

(What cha makin'?)

Jan/ Kana

 

[LindaBabe]

it is easier to show than to tell, but this site has a couple pictures.

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-work-frontpost-doublecrochet-stitches.html

Instead of making the double crochet stitch THROUGH THE WORK (crochet hook going from front to back to pick up the yarn)
you put your hook in beside a double crochet post and out the other side of it--right to left (if you are right handed), hook the yarn in the front of the project on the left of the double crochet post and pull it through to the right of the post by going behind the post. Then complete it as a double crochet. It pulls the posts to the front and makes a texture.

Check the pictures and try it a couple times.
I hope this is clear.

(What cha makin'?)

Jan/ Kana

Not making anything with THAT stitch at least not right now! I made a swatch of it in a checkerboard pattern and got so frustrated with it I put it away. Currently making reversible baby afghans that are just doubles and chains.

Paper craft is my first love. I actually finished my FE gifts and decided to share them with you

 

[castoff]

Not making anything with THAT stitch at least not right now! I made a swatch of it in a checkerboard pattern and got so frustrated with it I put it away. Currently making reversible baby afghans that are just doubles and chains.

Paper craft is my first love. I actually finished my FE gifts and decided to share them with you

Linda the afghan is beautiful ! When I saw your post about the FE I thought hmm I don't want to know then said to myself oh why not. Scrolled down the page and that was a great tease.

 

[JenDen]

Yay!.. Another Kansan!..I was beginning to think I was going to be the only Dorothy going!

Welcome Aboard!

We lived in Hays (Ellis) for 4.5 years in the late 90's. So, I guess we are the 3rd group that lives/lived in Kanas.

Unfortunately, regarding basketball, I went to The Ohio State University, so, GO Bucks!

 

[BoosGram]

My husband has been making fun of me since we booked this cruise a few weeks ago. I've been reading this thread non-stop, to gather all the extremely valuable information you all have to offer. Never having cruised before, it's been so helpful. But it took a long time to read it, and he's been calling me a stalker. I'm not, but I don't have much to say, other than thanks for the help you didn't realize you were giving, and we're looking forward to the time with our little ones. I'll be at the little people meet with our son (6) and daughter (3). They're so excited to go on "the hotel boat."

Wanted to join in all the fun! We will be sailing with everyone else in April. This is only our second cruise. We are seasoned WDW travelers and just starting cruising last year on the dream. We really enjoyed ourselves and so we booked this one! We will be spending a few days at Disneyland before the cruise since we have never been there. We from Kansas and will be bringing two little kids along, an almost 2 year old and a 3.5 year old. Really looking forward to it!

Welcome! It's going to be a great cruise!

Finally, if you have any tips on how to combat motion sickness I would appreciate any suggestions that have worked for you in the past.

Tomatoface

Like a lot of other cruisers, we stock up on the Bonine and start taking it the morning of the day we board. We then take it daily until the cruise is over. We weathered 35-40 ft. waves one year during hurricane season in the middle of 3 tropical storms w/no seasickness whatsoever. It's also good to carry ginger candies (made w/real ginger); it does help w/nausea.

 

[MrsMork]

We have been in forward cabins on higher decks where there would be more motion without problem. We felt the movement but it was like a rocking chair, not a rollercoaster. We don't do rollercoasters.

As I recall, seasick meds are available at the infirmary--one time we saw a basket full outside the infirmary door. In 12 cruises we have never taken any seasickness meds.

We are in 2515 this time so forward like you and on the other side of the ship.

Jan/ Kana

Yes, and they are also available at Guest Services.

 

[Lexa]

Not making anything with THAT stitch at least not right now! I made a swatch of it in a checkerboard pattern and got so frustrated with it I put it away. Currently making reversible baby afghans that are just doubles and chains.

Paper craft is my first love. I actually finished my FE gifts and decided to share them with you

Lina, love your work...afghan looks wonderful!

...and for the FE gifts....packaging looks fantastic

 

[gdaneowner]

We have been in forward cabins on higher decks where there would be more motion without problem. We felt the movement but it was like a rocking chair, not a rollercoaster. We don't do rollercoasters.

As I recall, seasick meds are available at the infirmary--one time we saw a basket full outside the infirmary door. In 12 cruises we have never taken any seasickness meds.

We are in 2515 this time so forward like you and on the other side of the ship.

Jan/ Kana

Seems like Bonine is the way to go for the sea sick prone cruiser!.. I have only been on once cruise and was sick 2 of the 4 nights.. (in and out of Port Canaveral).. I am coming armed with combatants this time!..

In case anyone needs it.. I was just able to get 6 packs of 16 tablets of Bonine off of Amazon for $33 and some change with free shipping. It come out to about 5.50 box. I noticed that a pack of 16 at Walgreens was $7.99. Hope this helps if anyone is looking for Bonine!

 

[dylan'smom]

You left out the Bratwurst.

........and veggie burgers......

 

[kmitchel]

Is Bonnie different than Dramamine?? I've taken dramamine before - which worked great, but it put me to sleep! Does Bonnie make you sleepy? I don't normally get seasick unless the motion is really bad, but I get motion sick in cars if I'm not driving!

 

[MrsMork]

Seems like Bonine is the way to go for the sea sick prone cruiser!.. I have only been on once cruise and was sick 2 of the 4 nights.. (in and out of Port Canaveral).. I am coming armed with combatants this time!..

In case anyone needs it.. I was just able to get 6 packs of 16 tablets of Bonine off of Amazon for $33 and some change with free shipping. It come out to about 5.50 box. I noticed that a pack of 16 at Walgreens was $7.99. Hope this helps if anyone is looking for Bonine!

Ask the pharmacist for meclizine. They have bottles of 100 behind the counter - or can order it from the wholesaler. We paid about $6 for a bottle of 100 about 5 years ago. Or, my favorite.....get them free from Guest Services or the medical center onboard. They come two in each packet.

Is Bonnie different than Dramamine?? I've taken dramamine before - which worked great, but it put me to sleep! Does Bonnie make you sleepy? I don't normally get seasick unless the motion is really bad, but I get motion sick in cars if I'm not driving!

Bonine is meclizine. Kids under 12 should not take this. They should have dimenhydrinate = Dramamine.

 

[Lexa]

Ask the pharmacist for meclizine. They have bottles of 100 behind the counter - or can order it from the wholesaler. We paid about $6 for a bottle of 100 about 5 years ago. Or, my favorite.....get them free from Guest Services or the medical center onboard. They come two in each packet.



Bonine is meclizine. Kids under 12 should not take this. They should have dimenhydrinate = Dramamine.

There is Bonine for Kids. Box says do not use it for kids 6 and under without doctors approval.
Bonine should make you less tired and sleepy then Dramamine.

 

[gdaneowner]

Ask the pharmacist for meclizine. They have bottles of 100 behind the counter - or can order it from the wholesaler. We paid about $6 for a bottle of 100 about 5 years ago. Or, my favorite.....get them free from Guest Services or the medical center onboard. They come two in each packet.



Bonine is meclizine. Kids under 12 should not take this. They should have dimenhydrinate = Dramamine.

I just went ahead and ordered the name brand off of Amazon.. Then I know I have it!. I went to Target yesterday and asked if they had Bonine, the pharmacist said they didn't carry it, but that they had Dramamine which had the same active ingredient. She never offered anything else. Apparently the pharmacist was wrong!.. Note to self.. -Do not have prescritions filled at that Target-...

 

[gdaneowner]

There is Bonine for Kids. Box says do not use it for kids 6 and under without doctors approval.
Bonine should make you less tired and sleepy then Dramamine.

I am really hoping that the kids won't have any issues!..I think sometimes things like that are mind over matter.. And if they don't realize they COULD be sick, then they won't.. I think with some kids if you plant the idea, then the symptoms appear. I try not to plan the idea!

 

[supraman]

At the risk of providing too much information, here's a well researched link:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/...c.ca/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/96vol22/dr2213ea.html

If you don't feel like reading it all, it appears that the order of effectiveness (from least to most) for the drugs most people talk about is:

Gravol
Bonine
Transderm V (aka "the patch")

To make things more complicated, Bonine is no longer available in Canada. Transderm V is available over the counter in Canada while requiring a prescription in the US (go figure).

For those who want to go drug free, there's always Sea Bands or ginger tablets as others have mentioned.

Also note the everyone responds differently so you may want to have more than one option if you're prone. I'm personally hoping for glass smooth waters!