August 16, 2011 – 7 Night Alaska Sailing

[dkmjgal]

Wanted to officially introduce ourselves! I'm Heather (DW 37) and will be cruising with my DH (Kevin 38), our DS 10 Cameron and DD 7 Jenna and my mother Sharon (DGM 62). We are also traveling with another family of 4: DH 41, DW 4?, DD16 and DD14.

It looks like I have a lot of catch-up reading to do!

This will be our 4th Disney cruise and our first time exploring alaska! DS and DD just love making contact with other kids prior to the cruises and have made some really good friends. So if you have a DD or DS similar age that they can contact please PM so we can exchange email addys.

We also enjoy doing the FE so if there's still room on the list please add us.

I will do some reading before I ask more questions, but I wanted to at least say HI

Welcome

There is a cruise meets thread for the Teens if they are interested in connecting beforehand. My DD (15 - will be 16 in Oct.) loves chatting before the cruise. My DS (12) hasn't connected with anyone yet..he will spend a lot of time in The Edge club probably.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2670262

Looking forward to meeting you.

Kelly

 

[mellers]

Wanted to officially introduce ourselves! I'm Heather (DW 37) and will be cruising with my DH (Kevin 38), our DS 10 Cameron and DD 7 Jenna and my mother Sharon (DGM 62). We are also traveling with another family of 4: DH 41, DW 4?, DD16 and DD14.

It looks like I have a lot of catch-up reading to do!

This will be our 4th Disney cruise and our first time exploring alaska! DS and DD just love making contact with other kids prior to the cruises and have made some really good friends. So if you have a DD or DS similar age that they can contact please PM so we can exchange email addys.

We also enjoy doing the FE so if there's still room on the list please add us.

I will do some reading before I ask more questions, but I wanted to at least say HI

Hi and welcome!

 

[mellers]

http://click.e.groupon.com/?qs=94a7...4d1be4757f8f5c78c2bc6a1dffd4aff6704b037b7ecb0

Medicine Walk and Admission for Two to Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler is the deal today

On the subject of Groupon deals, however, my husband and I bought the Groupon for the penthouse suite for Victoria, BC, and we found out that they had one available during one of the nights of Memorial Day Weekend, which is also our 17th anniversary. So, we are spending it in the penthouse and I won't be adding anyone to the FE during that time. However, I'll get everything caught up when I get back.

 

[kgsmith]

On the subject of Groupon deals, however, my husband and I bought the Groupon for the penthouse suite for Victoria, BC, and we found out that they had one available during one of the nights of Memorial Day Weekend, which is also our 17th anniversary. So, we are spending it in the penthouse and I won't be adding anyone to the FE during that time. However, I'll get everything caught up when I get back.

That sounds great, Mellers! Enjoy

 

[mellers]

That sounds great, Mellers! Enjoy

I'm looking forward to it--we haven't been able to get away alone together in almost 10 years.

 

[dkmjgal]

On the subject of Groupon deals, ...OTE] Enjoy! I hope you have a great time!

 

[mellers]

Enjoy! I hope you have a great time!

Thanks--I'm sure I will. Right now, though, I have the tough decision of whether or not I want to see the Royal BC Museum or Butchart Gardens! They are both wonderful.

 

[mellers]

Well, it's judgement day on the East Coast and the world has not yet ended, so we can all enjoy our cruise.

 

[mellers]

$50 for a $100 gift card for Travelocity:

http://tippr.com/i/4ZxeiPGC/l/

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

Mellers thats great! I know you will have a wonderful time.

Lee Family, welcome to the thread!

In my world, I got some good news this week. I just finished my second semester back in school full time and my grades came in. 4 As and 1 B! I am very pleased with my self.

 

[wisegal]

Thanks--I'm sure I will. Right now, though, I have the tough decision of whether or not I want to see the Royal BC Museum or Butchart Gardens! They are both wonderful.

I would let the weather decide for you. have a great trip.

 

[kgsmith]

Congratulations, Mrs. Gumdrop! That's great news!

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

Thank you! There has been much rejoicing at my house.

 

[disneymath]

Well, it's judgement day on the East Coast and the world has not yet ended, so we can all enjoy our cruise.

Too funny! (PS - I hope you have a great anniversary trip!)

In my world, I got some good news this week. I just finished my second semester back in school full time and my grades came in. 4 As and 1 B! I am very pleased with my self.

Congrats ... you should be pleased with yourself!!!

 

[mellers]

Mellers thats great! I know you will have a wonderful time.

Lee Family, welcome to the thread!

In my world, I got some good news this week. I just finished my second semester back in school full time and my grades came in. 4 As and 1 B! I am very pleased with my self.

YAY Mrs. Gumdrop!!!!!!!! I know that represents a lot of hard work

(Thanks, everyone, for the good anniversary wishes.)

 

[hal001]

Well, it's judgement day on the East Coast and the world has not yet ended, so we can all enjoy our cruise.

I for one was pleased that the good lord decided to postpone judgement: my DD10 had a baseball game today that the team was eager to play. and they won big time!

In my world, I got some good news this week. I just finished my second semester back in school full time and my grades came in. 4 As and 1 B! I am very pleased with my self.

awesome you for being back in school full time! and for such super grades!! i've played that game and i know that's a lot of hard work and so glad its paying off for you!

mellers....i think i forgot to mention cabin #s for FE....we are in 5508 and 5509 which should be accross from each other. participants will be the 5 in our fam: DW, DH, DS10, DD7 and DGM (the kids call her Nana - or sometimes affectionately QTip for the white hair ) thanks for all your hard work here!

can't wait to start on my door decorations!

 

[mellers]

Deepest apologies, Hal001--I totally spaced on your request! There is room to add you to the Fish Extender, but the Mickey and Pluto groups are now closed. If we have any new additions, they will be added to the new Pirate group.

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, DGD (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, 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)

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 (11 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

Here's the night-before lodging list:

FourPoints Sheraton Vancouver Airport

Mellers

Fairmont Vancouver Airport

Scothen

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown

Mrs. Gumdrop
dkmjgal

Fairmont Waterfront

Kgsmith
Aby

Pan Pacific

Godalejr
Inkmahm

 

[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 and Pluto Groups have closed. All those adding between now and 6/18 will be added to the Pirate Group. On 6/18, all groups will close.

6. Existing Participants: If I have made a mistake on your celebrations, the list(s) that you want, or your information, please let me know ASAP. New Participants: You will be added to the Pirate Group.

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 Center), 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

 

[mellers]

Lodging for 2 nights in Whistler, Meal Credits, and Yoga Credits:

http://click.e.groupon.com/?qs=8d03...deac371dce934ada2e4a05da28d65d1b95757ff865bf5

 

[mellers]

I for one was pleased that the good lord decided to postpone judgement: my DD10 had a baseball game today that the team was eager to play. and they won big time!

Congrats to DD(10)!