August 18, 2010...Can't wait for the MAGICal Mediterranean!!!

[Adsmama]

o make sure I do the right things to give her the best chance of doing well. Unfortunately we're not as good at Asperger's here as you are in the US, I just spoke to disney who informed me that all counsellors recieve extensive training in ASD so not to worry everything will be fine (she's desperate to go in the big girl's club to hear Belle read her story - she was too little last time), here even teachers don't recieve any. She won't need to go to a special school, academically she's bright - can count, recognise numbers, letters etc. The difficulty is going to be making sure she's happy there and doesn't get labled as naughty.

Sorry all - very long post and off topic - just give us a smile that first evening if you're in the dining room when disaster strikes and we're on the wrong table

I am sure she will be just fine in the dining room There are so many kids on board I am sure no one will notice. You can always explain to the tablemates that she has ASD but honestly, I do not think they will notice or mind her. I wish we knew what table we were assigned to now!

 

[K8T]

Vicky - Sorry to hear about your daughter, but at least you know now and can get all the right information to help her.

I don't know much about Aspergers, but did spend a couple of weeks working with a young man (he also had a hearing loss and was getting a hearing dog), who had it and he was great, he lived on his own, had a job and loved his dog to bits! It was a bit strange spending time with him at home (I used to do three days, going in each day and then a few weeks later two days, when he first had his dog), as he would have certain routines and ways of doing things. He had the most amazing memory and loved trains, trainspotting at weekends, he knew all the times of the trains and timetables off by heart!

She will be fine on the ship and club. The good thing about Disney that it is for kids, so you can relax just a little more than in a more 'normal' hotel. As for behaviour, well we have all been there at some time!!!!


On another note:

My bosses called me into their office today (and shut the door), I thought something bad was going to happen. They then handed me an envelope and told me not to come in on Monday.......but to have a great holiday and they would see me when I get back!!!! In the envelope was quite a lot of money with a thank you for all my hard work!

Hope they won't take it all back when I go in tomorrow and print out my FE lables (my printer at home isn't working properly)!!!

More ironing tonight again

Someone asked about Taxis in Corsica, I think there were a few and I had thought about taking one to a nicer beach. I do like the market though, there is some rubbish there, but I love seeing all the veg and fruit, OH likes to walk along the marina and drool at the yachts... he hates sailing, so don't know why!!!!

Off into the garden now, apparently there is going to be some sort of Meteor shower tonight. There is also the World Power Boat Racing Championships taking place on the lake near our house starting tomorrow, so our weekend won't be a quiet one!

 

[mindelmouse]

Vicky - Sorry to hear about your daughter, but at least you know now and can get all the right information to help her.

I don't know much about Aspergers, but did spend a couple of weeks working with a young man (he also had a hearing loss and was getting a hearing dog), who had it and he was great, he lived on his own, had a job and loved his dog to bits! It was a bit strange spending time with him at home (I used to do three days, going in each day and then a few weeks later two days, when he first had his dog), as he would have certain routines and ways of doing things. He had the most amazing memory and loved trains, trainspotting at weekends, he knew all the times of the trains and timetables off by heart!

She will be fine on the ship and club. The good thing about Disney that it is for kids, so you can relax just a little more than in a more 'normal' hotel. As for behaviour, well we have all been there at some time!!!!


On another note:

My bosses called me into their office today (and shut the door), I thought something bad was going to happen. They then handed me an envelope and told me not to come in on Monday.......but to have a great holiday and they would see me when I get back!!!! In the envelope was quite a lot of money with a thank you for all my hard work!

Hope they won't take it all back when I go in tomorrow and print out my FE lables (my printer at home isn't working properly)!!!

More ironing tonight again

Someone asked about Taxis in Corsica, I think there were a few and I had thought about taking one to a nicer beach. I do like the market though, there is some rubbish there, but I love seeing all the veg and fruit, OH likes to walk along the marina and drool at the yachts... he hates sailing, so don't know why!!!!

Off into the garden now, apparently there is going to be some sort of Meteor shower tonight. There is also the World Power Boat Racing Championships taking place on the lake near our house starting tomorrow, so our weekend won't be a quiet one!

Kate what is it that you do for a living? Where can I get bosses that hand me a lot of cash before vacation? I actually got to go home early today...there was a water main rupture by my building and we had no water, so they had to close down becaues the air conditioning didn't work, you couldn't use the bathrooms and the fire sprinklers didn't work. If it's not fixed tomorrow...we get another free day....that will make Friday a crazy day..to finish everything before I leave.

 

[Vicky29]

My bosses called me into their office today (and shut the door), I thought something bad was going to happen. They then handed me an envelope and told me not to come in on Monday.......but to have a great holiday and they would see me when I get back!!!! In the envelope was quite a lot of money with a thank you for all my hard work!

 

[jel0511]

Kate what is it that you do for a living? Where can I get bosses that hand me a lot of cash before vacation? I actually got to go home early today...there was a water main rupture by my building and we had no water, so they had to close down becaues the air conditioning didn't work, you couldn't use the bathrooms and the fire sprinklers didn't work. If it's not fixed tomorrow...we get another free day....that will make Friday a crazy day..to finish everything before I leave.

Yeah, Kate where can I get a job like that!!! Now, I granted I don't have a job, but I still wish someone would hand me an envelope filled with cash!!!!!

Nice with the free day Mindy!!! I know, you'll end up paying for it anyway......

I just made color copies of our passports to keep with us so our real ones can remain in the safe. I know in Tunisia we have to take them with us when we disembark. I also emailed the copies to myself and my mom. This way no only do I have a copy and the real thing, if somehow BOTH go missing, I also have a digital copy to access!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MinnieDiva]

House cleaned, mostly packed, on elliptical now. A glass of wine is in my future.

Our plan is to take off at 4am. 15 hour drive.

 

[jel0511]

House cleaned, mostly packed, on elliptical now. A glass of wine is in my future.

Our plan is to take off at 4am. 15 hour drive.

safe travels Kim!!! See you on Wed!!!!!!!

 

[mindelmouse]

House cleaned, mostly packed, on elliptical now. A glass of wine is in my future.

Our plan is to take off at 4am. 15 hour drive.

Have a safe trip Kim....see you in 7 days....

 

[susiemmfan]

Yeah, Kate where can I get a job like that!!! Now, I granted I don't have a job, but I still wish someone would hand me an envelope filled with cash!!!!!

Nice with the free day Mindy!!! I know, you'll end up paying for it anyway......

I just made color copies of our passports to keep with us so our real ones can remain in the safe. I know in Tunisia we have to take them with us when we disembark. I also emailed the copies to myself and my mom. This way no only do I have a copy and the real thing, if somehow BOTH go missing, I also have a digital copy to access!!!!!!!!!!!

Great idea about scanning! My mom spoke to someone at her congressman's office and they suggested leaving copies of passports and birth certificates with someone in the sates. I will have to scan our copies tomorrow.

 

[crzy4dals]

Great idea about scanning! My mom spoke to someone at her congressman's office and they suggested leaving copies of passports and birth certificates with someone in the sates. I will have to scan our copies tomorrow.

I scanned ours. We put 1 copy in each set of luggage and DH & I both have a copy. I also send a copy to my parents for safe keeping.

2 days of work left... and I do not think they are going to be any fun!

 

[susiemmfan]

I scanned ours. We put 1 copy in each set of luggage and DH & I both have a copy. I also send a copy to my parents for safe keeping.

2 days of work left... and I do not think they are going to be any fun!

I agree. These last two days of work will not be fun. I have to finish the department's budget by Friday. Yikes!

Booked the 4 hour tour in Barcelona today for after the cruise. Getting things ready little by little.

 

[MinnieDiva]

Booked the 4 hour tour in Barcelona today for after the cruise. Getting things ready little by little.

Looking at doing one of the fat tire bike tours on the 17th....

kim

 

[susiemmfan]

Looking at doing one of the fat tire bike tours on the 17th....

kim

That looks like fun. We did a bike tour in Key West and enjoyed it. The kids had a fun time. I am not sure if my mom would be up for it, especially with the heat.

My thought is that we will go to the zoo on the 17th, something that is relaxing and will keep us up during the day to fight the jet lag.

Have a safe trip!

Susie

 

[mindelmouse]

I agree. These last two days of work will not be fun. I have to finish the department's budget by Friday. Yikes!

Booked the 4 hour tour in Barcelona today for after the cruise. Getting things ready little by little.

I booked the 4 our Barcelona tour for all of us going in on the same flight from newark for the day we get there...it occupies our time until we can get into our hotels...did you go through tours in spain?

 

[susiemmfan]

I booked the 4 our Barcelona tour for all of us going in on the same flight from newark for the day we get there...it occupies our time until we can get into our hotels...did you go through tours in spain?

I booked through Spain Day Tours. Is that the same? The tour goes to La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, National Palace and other sites. If it is the same one, you will have to let us know how it was at our DisMeet.

Susie

 

[mindelmouse]

I booked through Spain Day Tours. Is that the same? The tour goes to La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, National Palace and other sites. If it is the same one, you will have to let us know how it was at our DisMeet.

Susie

Yes it is the same one....it was going to be 69 Euros per person for my family alone and then I asked the two other families that are traveling on our flight if they wanted to join and we're getting a minibus and it went down to 47 Euros per person. It solved the transport to the hotel issue and the activity while waiting for the hotel room issue....they had great reviews on trip advisor.

 

[bigbootee]

Six more days!!!

 

[MinnieDiva]

safe travels Kim!!! See you on Wed!!!!!!!

Have a safe trip Kim....see you in 7 days....

Thanks! I'll still pop in here until Sunday....

 

[K8T]

Kate what is it that you do for a living? Where can I get bosses that hand me a lot of cash before vacation? I actually got to go home early today...there was a water main rupture by my building and we had no water, so they had to close down becaues the air conditioning didn't work, you couldn't use the bathrooms and the fire sprinklers didn't work. If it's not fixed tomorrow...we get another free day....that will make Friday a crazy day..to finish everything before I leave.

Great to go home, but that will no doubt put the pressure on now. However you do have an honest reason, if things aren't left quite how you would like them to be!

I am lucky with the guys I work with, it is a small recruitment company, only five of us, so very relaxed and easy going. I do work hard (when not on the Disboards ) and keep them all in order! I am actually a dog trainer/behaviourist by trade and worked with Hearing Dogs for years, but it is difficult to do that now with a child, as hours are not really 9-5. For a while I worked with OH in his company, but I like my own identity and money!!! I only do three days 9-3pm, so ideal for school pick up.

Yeah, Kate where can I get a job like that!!! Now, I granted I don't have a job, but I still wish someone would hand me an envelope filled with cash!!!!!

Nice with the free day Mindy!!! I know, you'll end up paying for it anyway......

I just made color copies of our passports to keep with us so our real ones can remain in the safe. I know in Tunisia we have to take them with us when we disembark. I also emailed the copies to myself and my mom. This way no only do I have a copy and the real thing, if somehow BOTH go missing, I also have a digital copy to access!!!!!!!!!!!

I know, but having a job helps!!!! - I still feel like I am retired, having worked all my life, mostly away for the week, now I get to go home each night, and finish early too - just waiting for the bubble to burst!

Good idea about the passports. Oh and make sure your address is IN your suitcase. One thing I also do, is do a lable on the outside of the case, with the Ports of call listed. If the case is delayed, then there is more of a possibliity of it catching up with you. DON'T put your address on the outside of your case, use a friends/neighbours, I believe airport staff can see where you are from and know you are away

Great idea about scanning! My mom spoke to someone at her congressman's office and they suggested leaving copies of passports and birth certificates with someone in the sates. I will have to scan our copies tomorrow.

It was also suggested to me that you leave a copy of credit cards and contact numbers at home, also make a note of any traveller cheque numbers and bring your credit card contact numbers with you too.

Looking at doing one of the fat tire bike tours on the 17th....

kim

We saw these when we were in Barcelona before, they looked really good fun. I would love to do this, but dd is too young.

Thanks! I'll still pop in here until Sunday....

I thought I had missed you. Have a safe journey.

Adsmamma, did you sort out your tour in Rome and Tunis? I know you were trying to get a group together.

OK, finished my lables now - leaving copious notes for whoever deigns to try and do salaries/accounts/invoicing! I don't even want to think about the mess when I get back!!

Kate

 

[pixie08]

Phew...done packing. I am on here because I need to stay awake. not used to waking up at 5am lol! I leave tomorrow and will be waking at 4am!

Kate the dog training sounds like such an awesome job but I get how the hours would not be great. It is the same with Interior Design. I love what I do but the hour requirements are tremendous and I do not want to work 50-60 hours a week when I have a baby. That's why I am getting my Masters in Education!