August 1st 2009 - Eastern 8/1/2009 The Eastern Caribbean Castaways

[MelissaLG]

Who is going to join me on this? Sounds like fun.

My 12 yr. old son and I have been planning on running in this! We run several 5ks together per year and are really looking forward to this one!

 

[marcij]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5LteQgBIMA

Shipmates,

We are one week away from giving my daughter to a very special young man. As we near the day we are practicing our father/daughter dance from the song "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman. I have included a video of the song, and we are even using a neighbor girl to play the young Melissa.

I will post the actual dance after next weekend.

Dave

I love SCC and that song -- what a special choice! I can't wait to see the actual dance.

 

[MsLeFever]

Does anyone know if you can walk the 5K - I'd be interested but I'm SO not a runner.

We got our paper work today - and I'm so excited - although a bit overwhelmed with everything that I have to finish before then!

The kid's production of Aladdin closes tonight - I'll be relieved not to have to drive downtown Pittsburgh everyday!

I sent a PM to those who are participating in the FE exchange!

Helen - I'm planning on bringing a Pittsburgh exchange - but I'm not sure when we'll be boarding - we land in Orlando at 11 something...

 

[joycsk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5LteQgBIMA

Shipmates,

We are one week away from giving my daughter to a very special young man. As we near the day we are practicing our father/daughter dance from the song "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman. I have included a video of the song, and we are even using a neighbor girl to play the young Melissa.

I will post the actual dance after next weekend.

Dave

Dear Dave,

Oh, gwarsh! You got me. I didn't know the song. 8 bars into it, I'm here crying and wrecked. I wish you such luck. Although my daughter is only 8, I sat here thinking how doomed he is when it comes to dancing at her wedding. I'm not sure that Mothers of the Groom don't get off (a little) easier. There aren't so many songs like 'Cinderella' or 'Butterfly Kisses.' It was 11 years ago, and we danced to "Wind Beneath my Wings." Still makes me sentimental. Anyway, thanks for the tears and the memories!

 

[ScubaD]

Don't tell anyone, but the first time I heard this song Kim and I were picking up pizza and on the way to the restaurant she asked if I wanted to hear the song our daughter, Melissa, picked for the father/daughter dance and of course I wanted to. Anyway, I reacted the same way you did.

One month ago I thought I would be fine, now I am six days away and I am getting a little nervous. My goal is to have most of the mascara in the place running on the faces of our guests

We have a pretty good ending planned.

 

[joycsk]

Don't tell anyone, but the first time I heard this song Kim and I were picking up pizza and on the way to the restaurant she asked if I wanted to hear the song our daughter, Melissa, picked for the father/daughter dance and of course I wanted to. Anyway, I reacted the same way you did.

One month ago I thought I would be fine, now I am six days away and I am getting a little nervous. My goal is to have most of the mascara in the place running on the faces of our guests

We have a pretty good ending planned.

I just reread my post, and I'm so grateful that you were able to understand it. You got my meaning despite how completely messed up my wording was! Thanks. And I do wish you and Melissa the best. I'm impressed that you are kinda re-creating the video. I can guess what sort of ending you have planned and maybe you'll be willing to share on the cruise! Good luck to you and Kim on the next 6 days!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Yes just wanted to send my wishes to you and Kim -Hope the wedding is fanstastic I'm sure it will be. I cant wait to hear all about it over dinner

 

[MrsJobba1]

We've had a pretty stressful time here the last couple of days -

Floss (one of our dogs) is epliectic and not had a fit for 4 months - guess what shes had 9 in 72 hours We have been to the vets and they have upped her medication to try and stabilise her. Its such a worry as we are leaving on Friday. The vets have said that if she continues to have seizures we can board her with them - I just hope she stabilises soon bless her - she gets so dis-orientated.

I've not packed a thing yet and my house is the biggest mess you'd ever seen. I just wish we were there at wdw. Its a long journey but worth it.

 

[marcij]

Helen -- I am so sorry! I hope the increase in meds does the trick and Floss stabilizes.

 

[disneymom8589]

Helen,

Thoughts and prayers are with you and Dave as I know you are worried about Floss.

Dave has been reading the thread from the beginning and he just mentioned today about Floss and her seizures. He's on the page where you just had gotten Gem. I believe it was from last fall.

 

[MelissaLG]

Does anyone know if you can walk the 5K - I'd be interested but I'm SO not a runner.

From what I've read (and from doing several 5Ks per year), yes you can walk! We will probably see all kinds, from the really fast folks who finish it in 15 or 16 minutes to the walkers who take 45 mins to an hour, along with everything in between. We are in between. I'm more of a racer and try to run them as fast as I can but my son is more leisurely so when we run together we go at his pace. The important thing is to have fun & get some exercise!

Helen - I'm so sorry to hear your dog is having medical issues. Hope things get better soon.

 

[MsLeFever]

If you can walk the 5K I'm in! I'm going to try to persuade my son to do it with me, or my mother. Otherwise I'm up for a nice long brisk walk with only my camera!

Helen - how is the puppy today?

Can we make 1000 posts in the next 19 days!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi Guys

Thanks for all the best wishes - Floss has not had a seizure since Friday night so keeping fingers crossed that shes stabilised.

Im Packing

3 Large suitcases,

11 pairs of shoes, dave has 3 plus trainers.

JUst been out and bought Dave some new swim shorts as the ones he had were all faded.

Got accessories, electiricals, makeup & tolieries left to do.

Got to go as Im off to the beauty salon for holiday essentials (ouch)

 

[joycsk]

Hi Guys

Thanks for all the best wishes - Floss has not had a seizure since Friday night so keeping fingers crossed that shes stabilised.

Im Packing

3 Large suitcases,

11 pairs of shoes, dave has 3 plus trainers.

JUst been out and bought Dave some new swim shorts as the ones he had were all faded.

Got accessories, electiricals, makeup & tolieries left to do.

Got to go as Im off to the beauty salon for holiday essentials (ouch)

Dear Helen,

I wish you and your dogs all the best. I am hopeful that you will be able to leave Britain in peace. I had to laugh at your packing list. I'm bringing 3 large suitcases, but for 4 people. I'm trying to keep the shoes to 4 pairs. Had to buy new swim trunks for my dh, and am going shopping with him tomorrow for 'dress' pants. - My SON, oth, semi-insisted that I buy him a Tux - and I totally caved for the photo ops! Sigh. I've gotten my packing list pretty well made, and many things laid out, but I still feel panicked. I'm trying to get the box I want to mail packed - trying to send most of my FE stuff, and sunscreen etc. by mail rather than lugging it. But I'm paranoid about getting the box _in_ the mail soon.

Good luck packing to all!

 

[disneymom8589]

Happy travels, Helen, and I hope and pray that Floss will stay nice and healthy while you're gone.

 

[MelissaLG]

Dear Helen,

I wish you and your dogs all the best. I am hopeful that you will be able to leave Britain in peace. I had to laugh at your packing list. I'm bringing 3 large suitcases, but for 4 people. I'm trying to keep the shoes to 4 pairs. Had to buy new swim trunks for my dh, and am going shopping with him tomorrow for 'dress' pants. - My SON, oth, semi-insisted that I buy him a Tux - and I totally caved for the photo ops! Sigh. I've gotten my packing list pretty well made, and many things laid out, but I still feel panicked. I'm trying to get the box I want to mail packed - trying to send most of my FE stuff, and sunscreen etc. by mail rather than lugging it. But I'm paranoid about getting the box _in_ the mail soon.

Good luck packing to all!

Joy - Had to laugh about your shopping & spending money on your son. We recently discovered that our boys didn't really have any dress clothes so we made TWO trips to Kohls and literally spend hundreds of dollars buying new clothes, mostly for the boys, including dress shirts, ties, jackets, etc. Right afterward, we thought, "what did we just do!?"

Helen - Had to laugh at your post, too, about the shoes! I'm trying to keep mine down to 5 pairs (not sure I will do so, though), and you are taking 11! But then I remembered that you are not just cruising and realized that if it were me, I would probably take 11 pairs, too!

 

[marcij]

Helen -- I think that's pretty reasonable for the amount of time you are traveling, different locations you are going to, and your shared passion of mine -- shoes! I hope Floss is still doing great.

Wow -- I can't believe how many of you are packing or know what you are taking. I have bought most of what we needed to and my boys will be easy, but I'm nowhere close to narrowing down clothing /shoes/accessories for myself. That's so hard for me. I have finished buying FE items and toiletries etc. though.

Dave and Kim -- I hope all goes well with Melissa's wedding. What a special time for you guys, and with your son's wedding this year as well.

 

[MsLeFever]

Bought a suit for Bennett today and a dress for formal night....or maybe semi-formal haven't decided. Tried, unsuccessfully to buy shoes, couldn't find anything I liked. Maybe tomorrow.

 

[MrsJobba1]

Tried, unsuccessfully to buy shoes, couldn't find anything I liked. Maybe tomorrow.

Barbara - Im sure Marci and myself could give you a few pointers on shoe buying

 

[MrsJobba1]

I was up till 11.30pm last night sorting all the paperwork out

I have 6 folders -
Airlines -(which has all the various plane e tickters, & ESTA forms, pre flight hotel and parking arrangements

WDW -disney tickets, online checkin, hotel reservations, discovery Cove tickets

NY - car company email, hotel reservation, Green Day concert email, Wicked tickets, dinner cruise email,

Cruise - Cruise docs, online cruise contract printed, itinery, Palo brunch group email confirmation, extra set of Esta print outs, towncar email

Other important docs - Passports, travel insurance, traveller cheques, money, letter from gp about my medication, our 10 page hiloiday planner (which I made)

Vouchers - Shopping vouchers I got from online for the airport and Orlando premium outlets


What do you think? Have I forgotten anything?

The only think I've not had time to do is make the posters for my cruise door but I think I'll survive.

I'd say we are about 95% done packing now!