August 16, 2011 – 7 Night Alaska Sailing

[mellers]

That's awesome! Congrats to you!

Thanks!

 

[mellers]

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[mellers]

Hi All,

If you're on the fence about joining the FE, decision time is at hand because at midnight Friday night/Saturday Morning, all FE groups close. Right now, there are openings in the Pirate group.

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

I just found out that I won the PTSA parent volunteer award this year.

Good for you! Well done!

 

[godalejunior]

I am a little late joining the thread but I wanted to say hi!

This will be my 19th Disney Cruise. My two boys will be sailing with us ages 12 and 10. We are really looking forward to the cruise. We are heading to Seattle first. The Red Sox are in town. We will watch the game and head up via train the next day.

We are taking in the Red Sox game too on Sunday and then staying at the Silver Cloud next door!

 

[godalejunior]

I just found out that I won the PTSA parent volunteer award this year.

How wonderful....congrats!!!!

I had to catch up and read the last 6-8 pages or so. All Star baseball season is in full swing and things are a little hectic around here. I am just happy I have the excursions I want and was able to get brunch and dinner at Palo. Now I am waiting for the FE I purchased on Ebay to get here...was supposed to be here weeks ago. So...if you see a garbage sack hanging outside my door...you know what happened...

 

[Aby]

I'm not sure if anyone is still looking to book excursions, but I've been checking lately and a lot of the excursions that were sold out when the 75 day window opened up now have space available. I changed our booking on the White Pass Railway to the All Aboard Steam Train excursion which was sold out previously because I've heard it's the way to go!

I believe last time I looked the Exclusive Whale Encounter & Mendenhall Glacier was also open now.

Just thought I'd give people a heads up just in case people are still looking!

Aby

 

[disneymath]

Mellers ... congrats on the PTSA Volunteer Award!

(And thanks to everyone, again, for you good wishes.)

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

I'm not sure if anyone is still looking to book excursions, but I've been checking lately and a lot of the excursions that were sold out when the 75 day window opened up now have space available. I changed our booking on the White Pass Railway to the All Aboard Steam Train excursion which was sold out previously because I've heard it's the way to go!

I believe last time I looked the Exclusive Whale Encounter & Mendenhall Glacier was also open now.

Just thought I'd give people a heads up just in case people are still looking!

Aby

Thanks for this Aby. This reminds me to check in on Brunch ressies as well. did you by any chance check first thing in the morning, or later in the day?

Thanks!

 

[mellers]

Thanks to everyone for the congratulations

Feeling very good because DD got a B+ on her final exam in Chemistry, a class in which she struggled a bit.

Note on the FE's: Remember, no stressing about whether or not you have the neatest FE, the best FE gift, etc. The whole idea is that we're all going to have fun.

 

[Aby]

I've actually been checking 3 times a day - in the morning before work, lunch time, and in the evening after dinner I have not seen any other Palo ressies open up but I noticed a few days ago that some of the excursions have opened back up, but I forgot to come here and tell everyone.

Aby

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

I've actually been checking 3 times a day - in the morning before work, lunch time, and in the evening after dinner I have not seen any other Palo ressies open up but I noticed a few days ago that some of the excursions have opened back up, but I forgot to come here and tell everyone.

Aby

Your diligence payed off!

 

[Aby]

Funny thing was, I wasn't really planning on changing any of my excursions as we got our top choice for each port. I was just checking every day out of curiosity as to what else has sold out and which were the "popular" excursions. But when I saw the steam train open up, I started thinking about it and reading up on it, and decided to go. I'm a notorious over-analyzer and mind-changer, so my hubby wasn't surprised when I asked if we could switch

Still looking for a palo brunch ressie - I won't give up! Lots of time left.

Aby

 

[yogibigdog]

Check out this link:

http://portcanaveralwebcam.com/

Port Canaveral Webcam - A Cape Canaveral Cruise Ship Web Cam

The Disney Dream is in port today. You can watch the ship sail out around 5 pm Eastern time. They have recently added a live fed to the Port Canaveral webcam. Every time I see one of the Disney ships it makes me smile.

If you zoom in on the aerial view in the lower part of the site you can even see the Mickey pool! But if you look really close at this view it is not the Dream it must be old shot of the Magic or Wonder. Which is odd!

Audie and I got a great rate at the Pan Pacific pre cruise. We will be staying there.

Carol

 

[mellers]

Fish Extender List

Mickey Group CLOSED

Mellers, stateroom 7631, Mellers (41), DH (44), DD (15)
Mrs. Gumdrop (Happy Birthday and Anniversary!) & (DH) V.I.N.CENT, 6102, Lauren (32) & (DH) Rich (34)
DumboFan, Stateroom 6098, Debbie, Kenny, Kate (13)
BishopFamily, Stateroom 5524, Nancy, Richard, DS(13), DD(8)
msnoble, Stateroom 6034, Maureen, Brian, Erica (age 12 (2 weeks from 13 ) and Russell (age 10)
MonicaW, Stateroom 2629, Mike and Monica (adults), Kimberly (14)
CubCatsK&D (Happy Birthday!), Stateroom 7134, Kim and Deb (adults), Cameron (12)
Aby, Stateroom 7126, Kim and Chuck (30-somethings)
Elfinjojo, Stateroom 2134, Jojo (38), Rob (39), Holly (9) Evan (7)
Juldara, Stateroom 2090, Julie, Maya (9)
Pops711 (Happy Anniversary), Stateroom 6613, Jerry, Melanie, Faith (10.5 months), Bella (10.5 months)
Imben (Happy Silver Anniversary and Happy Birthday Chrissy), Stateroom 6630, Lisa, David, Chrissy (13)
G'sMaman (Happy Anniversary), Stateroom 7620, G'sMaman, DH, DD (3)
Siburdue (Happy Anniversary), Stateroom 2588, Siburdue, DH
Hal001's DM, Stateroom 5509, DGM, DGS (10)

Pluto Group CLOSED

Godalejr (Happy Birthday!), Stateroom 2574, Jenn (40), Jeff (39), DS (9)
Wisegal (Happy Birthday to the little guys!), Stateroom 6111, Nicole (34), DH - Dave (40), DD - Brooklyn (5), DS - Michael (4)
Kgsmith (Happy Anniversary!), Stateroom 7092, Karen (40), Stuart (39), Bennett (9)
Mrs. Gumdrop's DSIL, 6100, Melissa (30-something)
AppleGuy, Stateroom 5138, Gary and Donna (adults)
AppleGuy's Friends (Happy Anniversary!), Stateroom 5136, Lee and Sharon (adults)
Dancing Mickey's (Happy Birthday!), Stateroom ????, Dancing Mickey's, DH, DD (4) DS (10)
Pops711 (Happy Anniversary), Stateroom 6613, Jerry, Melanie, Faith (10.5 months), Bella (10.5 months)
MercoBear, Stateroom 5462, Gretchen, Dustin (30-Something)
Nickcapp, Stateroom ????, Nick (30), Kristin (27), Joey (1)
Juldara, Stateroom 2090, Julie, Maya (9)
Imben's Parents (Happy Golden Anniversary), Stateroom 6632, Ted, Julie
Imben's Parents' Kids, Stateroom 6145, Erin (20), Eric (18)
G'sMaman (Happy Anniversary), Stateroom 7620, G'sMaman, DH, DD (3)
Hal001, Stateroom 5508, Hal001, DH, DD (7)

Pirate Group

Juldara, Stateroom 2090, Julie, Maya (9)
Pops711 (Happy Anniversary), Stateroom 6613, Jerry, Melanie, Faith (10.5 months), Bella (10.5 months)
Hal001, Stateroom 5508, Hal001, DH, DD (7)
ALawley, Stateroom 6148, ALawley, DH

No sticky, chewy candy for Erica, Kate, Julie or Maya, and no food, please, for Mellers or G's Maman's family

And here's the Day-Before Meet List:

Mellers (5 people)
Scothen (1 person)
ALawley (10 people)
Mrs. Gumdrop (2 people, maybe)

Here's the First Seating List:

Mellers
Mrs. Gumdrop
Mrs. Gumdrop's DSIL
Wisegal
CubCatsK&D
Godalejr
Inkmahm
Imben
Imben's Parents
Imben's Parents' Kids
Siburdue

Here's the Second Seating List

MercoBear
Appleguy
Appleguy's Friends
Dkmjgal
Kgsmith
Disneymath
Pops711
Aby
Dumbofan
Juldara
ALawley

Here's the night-before lodging list:


Hilton Metrotown (Burnaby)

mmouse37

FourPoints Sheraton Vancouver Airport (Richmond)

Mellers

Fairmont Vancouver Airport (Richmond)

Scothen

Times Square Suites

ALawley

Aviawest Resort

aunursa

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown

dkmjgal

Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel

Mrs. Gumdrop

The Landis Hotel

msnoble

Fairmont Waterfront

Kgsmith
Aby

Pan Pacific

Godalejr
Inkmahm
Yogibigdog

 

[Inkmahm]

Funny thing was, I wasn't really planning on changing any of my excursions as we got our top choice for each port. I was just checking every day out of curiosity as to what else has sold out and which were the "popular" excursions. But when I saw the steam train open up, I started thinking about it and reading up on it, and decided to go. I'm a notorious over-analyzer and mind-changer, so my hubby wasn't surprised when I asked if we could switch

Still looking for a palo brunch ressie - I won't give up! Lots of time left.

Aby

I checked today and there were brunch ressies open for 1 to 2 people.

 

[Aby]

I checked at lunch time today and just now, and sadly, there are none showing open We are a party of just 2, but it looks like it must have been snagged already.

Thanks for the heads up - looks like we'll just have to keep checking!

Aby

 

[scothen]

To alll the dad's out there, Have a happy Father's Day! I am leaving in a few hours to be with my family in Indiana. I will see everyone very soon.

 

[mellers]

To alll the dad's out there, Have a happy Father's Day! I am leaving in a few hours to be with my family in Indiana. I will see everyone very soon.

Have a good trip!

 

[mellers]

1. You can make (or purchase) any kind of gift you want, any way you want for the other cabins. It can be one gift for everyone, a package gift, one gift for kids and one gift for adults, or individual gifts for each person, or some other combination I didn't list.

2. If you are on the "Mickey Group" List, you are only responsible for giving gifts to the cabins on the "Mickey Group" List. If you are on the "Pluto Group" List, you are only responsible for giving gifts to cabins on the "Pluto Group" list. If you "arrh" on the "Pirate Group" List, you are only responsible for giving gifts to the cabins on the "Pirate Group" List. Each listed cabin should give a gift.

3. Nobody should feel like they need to "break the bank"--not on the gifts, shipping, or luggage fees. This should be fun, not a burden on anyone.

4. You can deliver your gifts any day or time you want, as long as they are delivered before noon on 8/22.

5. The Mickey, Pluto and Pirate Groups have all closed.

6. If I have made a mistake on your celebrations, the list(s) that you want, or your information, please let me know ASAP.

7. Whether or not you are participating in the FE, you are welcome at the cruise get-together. We are planning to have it in Diversions at 3 p.m. August 16th (Children are allowed in Diversions at that hour). If somebody has reserved Diversions (I have not), and it is not available, we'll all meet in the Promenade Lounge at 3 p.m. Kids and teens are welcome.

8. Whether or not you are participating in the FE, you are welcome at the pre-cruise get-together. While you do not have to let me know you are coming, if you know you are coming, it's helpful for me to know so I can get a bigger table. However, if it looks like you can come last-minute, come anyway--it'll be fine . It will be at 5 p.m. August 15th at the White Spot in Richmond, BC (near the airport). If you need something before the cruise, we'll be near a large shopping mall (Lansdowne Centre), so that might be of help.

The White Spot is at 5880 No. 3 Road (No. 3 Road and Ackroyd), Richmond, BC V6X 2E1. There are two White Spots on No. 3 Road, so you'll want to make sure you're at the closest to the Lansdowne Shopping Centre, at the Ackroyd cross street. If you are staying at Canada Place, and don't have a car or don't want to drive, take the Canada Line from the waterfront to the Lansdowne Station. It's just a short distance down No. 3 Road past the shopping centre. You'll probably see the big sign when you get down from the station (the station exits onto No. 3 Road). Kids and teens are welcome.

If there are any questions, or a rule becomes a problem for somebody, let me know.

Thanks,

Mellers