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

[DrHug]

If DIS friends are not here for the "real" stuff of life, what good are we? We share ups and downs. Glad "overall DH is OK". But is that the real answer? A lot of us have cardiac experiences and have learned that talkinggran be good therapy, so feel free to unload as you wish.

Hi Jan, I am back after a long absence from DIS. I am glad Mermaid's DH is okay. I am finally getting there too. My goal was to be well enough for the cruise. And since Cardiac Events are not new to me, neither are they a downer; so I agree with you.(Well, they are a downer for the person who has one...LOL.) Is good to be aboard.

 

[DrHug]

You better be on this cruise Cabana Boy.....I have work for you!!! hahaha!!!!

Glad to see you back with us. You were missed.

Hi Deb, I heard about the work you have for me. Wow! And I didn't even have to interview! How cool is that? I am so glad to be back, and feeling like I want to do something. It has been a long recovery. But, Cabana Boy? sheesh! Okay, if I have to. LOL. It will be good to see you two again. Where's Bubba's wig?

 

[LindaBabe]

discovered that my 22# box will cost $25 & change to ship to california but $50 to schlep it as an extra bag. I'll be at the post office THIS WEEK!

 

[MrsMork]

OMG, 58 points they must have quoted you points for a 1 or 2 bedroom, because I booked a studio and it was 28 points, if you log on to DVC, you can look up the chart with the points charge per seasonal dates.

This is for a regular hotel room, I believe, not one of the Villas. It is point expensive to stay in regular resort hotels.

Hi Deb, I heard about the work you have for me. Wow! And I didn't even have to interview! How cool is that? I am so glad to be back, and feeling like I want to do something. It has been a long recovery. But, Cabana Boy? sheesh! Okay, if I have to. LOL. It will be good to see you two again. Where's Bubba's wig?

Everyday is an interview!! Wise words from someone I used to work with.

 

[Spiny Norman]

I read some people wanted to join the FE, Please PM, me. Names, if any children please add ages and room numbers and I will add you to ours, I will take request all the way to 5 days prior to the cruise.

Cindy

Hi Cindy, I can not pm you as I don't have enough posts yet, but we have joined the FE list late. We are just 2 big kids in 5137. Thanks. I will put you on our list. You can pm me with your info and please add what each persons favorite character of the top 6 are.
Elaine

 

[kmitchel]

If there is anyone that isn't part of my Aulani group that is looking for transportation around Oahu, you are welcome to contact Auntie at VIP Transportation. Her email is auntiealoha@viptrans.com. They gave us a great rate and have been very responsive!

 

[Frodo UK]

Hi Jan, I am back after a long absence from DIS. I am glad Mermaid's DH is okay. I am finally getting there too. My goal was to be well enough for the cruise. And since Cardiac Events are not new to me, neither are they a downer; so I agree with you.(Well, they are a downer for the person who has one...LOL.) Is good to be aboard.

Great to see you back and in form. the camera icon. Fingers crossed, I have new one being delivered tomorrow.

 

[dolphingirl47]

I read some people wanted to join the FE, Please PM, me. Names, if any children please add ages and room numbers and I will add you to ours, I will take request all the way to 5 days prior to the cruise.

Cindy

Here is the list for the late joiners:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdDRER1dqZVZzSEtUcDlkR1c5enQwU1E

FE lists as Corinna posted them on FB yesterday:

All groups Alphabetical List:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdHY0dWJEMGw2eTNFbW9YakhZZV9nWlE#gid=0

FE Group 1:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdFA5akRSdDNJSjFHUVBWcEdqVWdsdmc

FE Group 2:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdHFtN3NSUjRYR3dsRGZnUGlRMzdVNFE

FE Group 3:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdDRtcGhBT0o4Ujl6UVpsaDhSUEZlWkE#gid=0

FE Group 4:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdGJ6eURxam9BWDdpWlV4T0NlM0pMLXc#gid=0

FE Group 5:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdHFnX01PM3RudDFyQl9SNWFYSFQ1ZWc#gid=0

FE Group 6:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdGNmVGs1RWZncGxEcllCUDNrVDB0d2c#gid=0

FE Group 7:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdGRFX2NhbTdDZXRJRDlYejhpSGNJTnc#gid=0

FE Group 8:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdGZsRHJ2RzVQOXJ5YVlXUGdQRWZxaHc#gid=0

Thanks for this. I had forgotten to post Group 9:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdDNlZkZZM0hvOF9YRkJJYXB6LXA3M2c

I have also added the list by stateroom and decks:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdDZIY1dyeGQ4UnNrVnFBb1dJRlF6NVE

and the list with people doing more than one group:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdG0wN0hYMzlrVkNWTW1zRTAtTWtpaEE

Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

Well, the deed is done. The Navigator has gone to the post-production stage. I am hoping to have this sent out to everybody by the weekend.

Corinna

 

[BoosGram]

The Navigator is nearly complete and it looks great. I need to do some final checks on the staterooms for the Fish Extender exchange and then this is pretty much done. I am also still waiting on a write up for one activity. This is hopefully going for proof-reading on Monday and then onwards to have the final graphics added before it is sent of to John (Noel’s husband), who will format this for us in booklet format. I wanted to use this to say a big thank you to people who have offered to organize activities and contributed information to the Navigator. I know that sometimes I have been a hard task master. A special shout out goes to Joanne (Boosgram), who has collated information about Pre- and Post-cruise stays, celebrations and allergies. She put together some Hawaiian vocabulary and also is proof-reading the document and Angel (Serbian Princess), who has contributed on the graphic side of the Navigator and also helped with the general formatting. A big thank you to the two of you. I could not have done it without you.



Here are some more updates about activities that were still up in the air:



Mascot Meet and Greet

Date: Thursday May 10th, 2012
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: Promenade Lounge
Contact: dolphingirl47



PJ Breakfast

Date: Tuesday May 8th, 2012

Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Beach Blanket Buffet
Contact: LittleDisneyLovers



Group Photo with Hawaiian Shirts

Date: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Time: 4:00 PM
Place: Atrium Deck 3 Midship
Contact: dolphingirl47

Corinna

We wouldn't have had a mini-navigator w/o you, Corinna (not to mention the scavenger hunt, jewelry classes, etc.)!

Ok, now I am concerned! I put in all my info on the spreadsheet, a very long time with all the celebrations. Do you have mine? Do I need to send you the info? MERMAIDLOVING, celebrating ~ DD, 9th birthday, Our 15 yr Wedding anniversary (18 yrs Together), DH ~ Master Degree and Just added most important one of all The Gift Of Life Celebration after the husband heart attack and heart issue discovered. Please, let me know if I am missing, so I can PM you immediately.

Sorry and thanks, Cindy

Cindy, you were missing and I got what you added above. Did you want to mention DH and DD's names/dates?

Uh, Am I here!
Cabana Boy ????? checking in! Am I late? Can I still book this cruise?

You'd better be on this cruise! Or someone I know and love would cry! (And me, too!)

 

[DrHug]

Great to see you back and in form. the camera icon. Fingers crossed, I have new one being delivered tomorrow.

Hi Albert,

It's good to be back. Oh boy! What kind of new camera are you getting? I can't decide whether (or not) to bring my DSLR or just the point and shoot. Shoot ! Is there any point in that?

I am starting to get excited about this cruise. I can hardly wait for our Frog, or was that FOG (?) meets. Umm? Anyway. Be sure to bring your gold pins. We just found ours in with our Transatlantic pins. LOL! Just in the nick of time.

I will miss John and Marilyn, our other FOG co-founders.

Be sure to write down the password for us. We forgot it.
We'll have to have a draught of Bass

Hugs to Ann for us.

 

[seaulater]

Here is the list for the late joiners:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdDRER1dqZVZzSEtUcDlkR1c5enQwU1E



Thanks for this. I had forgotten to post Group 9:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdDNlZkZZM0hvOF9YRkJJYXB6LXA3M2c

I have also added the list by stateroom and decks:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdDZIY1dyeGQ4UnNrVnFBb1dJRlF6NVE

and the list with people doing more than one group:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aq5ebcCJmFomdG0wN0hYMzlrVkNWTW1zRTAtTWtpaEE

Corinna

I am giving to all groups.

 

[LindaBabe]

Well, the deed is done. The Navigator has gone to the post-production stage. I am hoping to have this sent out to everybody by the weekend.

Corinna

Corinna, YOU SERIOUSLY ROCK!​

 

[LindaBabe]

Hi Cindy, I can not pm you as I don't have enough posts yet, but we have joined the FE list late. We are just 2 big kids in 5137. Thanks. I will put you on our list. You can pm me with your info and please add what each persons favorite character of the top 6 are.
Elaine

Elaine, one more post and you can pm!

 

[Frodo UK]

Hi Albert,

It's good to be back. Oh boy! What kind of new camera are you getting? I can't decide whether (or not) to bring my DSLR or just the point and shoot. Shoot ! Is there any point in that?

I am starting to get excited about this cruise. I can hardly wait for our Frog, or was that FOG (?) meets. Umm? Anyway. Be sure to bring your gold pins. We just found ours in with our Transatlantic pins. LOL! Just in the nick of time.

I will miss John and Marilyn, our other FOG co-founders.

Be sure to write down the password for us. We forgot it.
We'll have to have a draught of Bass

Hugs to Ann for us.

The camera is a Sony HX200 bridge. I kept thinking, did I want to carry a DSLR, complete with lenses, all that way. On the other hand, this is likely the only time we make this trip, so a bridge camera seemed a good compromise.

We have our very special FOG pins all ready for the first night in Cove. It will be sad without John & Marilyn . We will just have to drink a toast to them . Do you remember the infamous "zimmer frame" photo in Cove?

Password, what password

Saving hugs for Angie.

 

[MrsMork]

The camera is a Sony HX200 bridge. I kept thinking, did I want to carry a DSLR, complete with lenses, all that way. On the other hand, this is likely the only time we make this trip, so a bridge camera seemed a good compromise.

We have our very special FOG pins all ready for the first night in Cove. It will be sad without John & Marilyn . We will just have to drink a toast to them . Do you remember the infamous "zimmer frame" photo in Cove?

Password, what password

Saving hugs for Angie.

Oh boy!!!

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Here's the info for Medallion members. http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/checked/index.jsp#medallions There's a difference between Skymiles members and Medallion members . You have to have so many Medallion miles to be a Silver member, but anyone can have a Skymiles number. I usually travel with my husband who is a frequent flyer, so we get the 70lb. limit for our bags. What really aggravates me is that we have a Delta Amex card, but I don't get the bag benefit when I travel alone because he is the primary cardholder and I'm the secondary. This is one thing I wish Delta would change.

Thanks....you explained it well. I have not flown Delta for years so no miles anymore on the card, hence I am not a Medallion member. I do get the free bag with the AMEX card, that is nice. However, I do not want to be carrying 70 pound bags!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Spiny Norman]

Elaine, one more post and you can pm!

Ok,now that I know that here it is! Thanks.

 

[chip&dale&fun]

FINALLY DONE!!!
What, Holy CATFISH, I forgot.....& .....&.....
we have packed and repacked three times.... & going on number 4!! ....plus not sure about the weather!!!, , All I know is that , 12 days and a wake up!!!
As someone once said: " See ya Real Soon!!!...

Robin & Angel "D"

I thought this deserved another repeat....

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On this sailing, my formal/semi-formal dress will be Hawaiian sundresses and silk Aloha shirts, so it doesn't matter to me if nights are formal or semi-formal, Scott will have a jacket, 1 tie, and a couple of dress shirts. We are trying to pack lighter on this trip and will be in the laundry room frequently.

Also looking for link to updated FE list.

Also wanted to mention, on the Fantasy Maiden Voyage, several folks were able to get Palo reservations once on the ship, so, those who were unable to secure a reservation early should try to get one once on the ship.

I have a long Hawaiian and a long silk Manderian (Jan - I made that one) that are being brought along. I think they may need pressing but will work for formal or semi....or regular.....

Gee, I am glad there were resies on the Fantasy Maiden but we of the Dream past had no such luck....

I always take the "schedules" for formal nights with a grain of salt...

not only do they change a lot before we leave, but on the last 3 long cruises I've been on, the '2 formals' got "down graded" to semi's, en route!!

Doesn't really matter what they tell us ahead of time -only thing for sure is that the 1st sea day is formal & all the rest are always "captain's discretion." This is the party line across most cruise lines, so I've learned to plan for 1 formal & just call semi-formal formal..if a 2nd one is even held.

The Hawaiian formal sounds lovely...I may do that for one of them with a vintage dress I found... especially since it will most likely end up being 2 semi's...!

Cruise formal is more forgiving too. For DH, packing has "evolved" to one black suit, stopped doing the tux, so formal means pair it with a white shirt, black tie... Easy peasy...and adaptable! For me, jewelry, lace top & heels can dress up velvet pants to semi-formal (cruise ship style)!

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DH is taking his tux. He will be the one ordering the martini shaken and not stirred... But it will also be worn with a shirt and tie for other nights. We are good to go....

Uh, Am I here!
Cabana Boy ????? checking in! Am I late? Can I still book this cruise?

Don't know you but I take it a "Welcome Back" is in order.......

 

[DrHug]

The camera is a Sony HX200 bridge. I kept thinking, did I want to carry a DSLR, complete with lenses, all that way. On the other hand, this is likely the only time we make this trip, so a bridge camera seemed a good compromise.

We have our very special FOG pins all ready for the first night in Cove. It will be sad without John & Marilyn . We will just have to drink a toast to them . Do you remember the infamous "zimmer frame" photo in Cove?

Password, what password

Saving hugs for Angie.

Good choice on camera. Highly rated ! I do remember the photo in question. Johnny Walker? We'll have to do some photos of us using that prop.

Well, I need to go paint my pins.


Dennis, Geezer of FOG


Arrr! (I guess we aren't doing that )