August 7, 2004 Magic...who's going?

[sbennett]

Where is everyone.....packing? That's what I've been doing all evening....just Jay's stuff left to go then sort and weed out extra stuff.
Got our car back from the Auto Body Shop....thank God...it rides soooo much better than the loaner cars we had. We're taking it to FL when we drive down so I'm glad it's back.
Corey's been accepted at Kid's Peace, now just waiting for the school district to send them the packet they need and I guess we'll be making a trip to PA to take him down there. I've told them we CANNOT do it from 8/1 to 8/16 since we'll be out of town/country.
We're having a severe thunderstorm here now so I'll be signing off until it passes.

 

[jeanneg]

We've had some really bad storms 4 nights in a row and I think something happened to our lines. Yesterday it took me 45 minutes to open up 2 emails and I had to go through a back door to get into those. If the lines don't dry out by the weekend, we'll have to haul our server into the shop for some diagnostics. It's awful how much we rely on computers. At least in the new house we won't have dial-up. We are now 60-90 days from closing so I did the mortgage thing this week....still don't have the present home on the market yet, which is making John crazy, but I really can't deal with it until the kids are back in school. What I'd really like is a cleaning lady, but I'm the type that cleans for the cleaning lady so that kinda defeats the purpose!
Shelley: good news about Corey....I hope it all works out this time. Does he know the rest of you are going on the cruise and how is he dealing with that? I've decided I don't want to take my large suitcase, so now I've also got to eliminate some items so everything will fit in the mid-size one. Last year I packed too many nice things and not enough stuff for just bumming around in.

 

[sbennett]

Jeanne
No Corey doesn't know we're going yet...or at least I've never told him we were. I'm not sure how he'll handle it so that's why we hope they transfer him soon to PA and then he can be there getting acclamated an we can stop there on the way back up to Long Island.
He was frustrated when we saw him on Tuesday....got the attitude "why should I try to earn a higher level (privilege) I'm getting out of here anyway!" We tried to tell him it would look better if you maintained the good behavior and went to Kids Peace with some positive things rather than going there with severe restrictions....he just doesn't get it.
Don't you just hate packing ....you think "I'll need this and that" and then you go and use half of what you brought. I've cut way back from last year and know I've still overpacked.
Jay's taking a sportscoat and that's it (jacket-wise....don't think he's only going to be wearing a jacket!!) no tuxedo this year.
I don't see why we can't wear nice shorts to dinner most nights...
I hate to lug 5 or 6 dresses nor do I want to wear the same dress everynight! And since Jay and I are going to be losing more weight (alot more to go ....I don't want to talk about it...I've given up on it for now until after the cruise) I don't want to go out and buy new stuff.

 

[eye R.N.]

This weeks yard sale has been consuming all my attention. Other than getting out the snorkle gear, and filling in paperwork, nothing is really done. They spelled Chelsea's name wrong so that meant a call to DCL

Wendy and Mum, have a great flight out and a wonderful time before we see you.

 

[wendym]

Hi all
PC is finally back and working (for the moment!!). Denise, you have probably done more than we have - haven't filled out our paperwork yet but will do that tomorrow. Our cruise case is packed - we have tried to cut down but I don't do light packing!!!
Shelley, we will both be praying for Corey and that everything works out.
Jeanne - I would go for the cleaning lady definitely but then I don't do cleaning unless I have to!
So looking forward to meeting both old and new friends. Although we fly off on Monday I will check on this thread now and again. Mum sends her love to you all.
Wendy

 

[gometros]

Wendy - if I don't log on before you leave, have a safe flight and a great trip.

 

[jeanneg]

Wendy and Doreen: Have a safe journey. Enjoy the first part of your holiday, but remember the best is yet to come. I can't wait to see you guys again. Now that some of us are already departing for vacation, it makes the cruise seem that much closer for the rest of us. See you soon!

 

[wendym]

Thank you all for your good wishes - we cannot wait to get some sun! We haven't managed to sit outside all summer so far. But of course the best bit will be seeing everybody again - Sandy I am getting the hang of my digital camera so will be able to post the evidence of what we get up to - who is warning the dining room staff?!
Now let me see if I have got everything straight - meet at the sail away on Deck 10 (although I am sure we will bump into some of you checking in if not at Grills the night before), Palo Brunch Mon at 11.30 and High Tea on Thurs? I will check in on this post a couple of times but don't worry if I don't post - we don't have a lap top - still trying to convince Mum she would use it!
See you on the 7th!
Wendy

 

[sbennett]

What time are we meeting at Grills and who all is going? Can we make reservations?

Are we still doing the high tea and is it ladies only or are the guys coming too now, I forgot....sorry. I'm writing everything down now.

We've gotten our snorkle stuff all set now....Jay still hasn't figured out his clothes, but now he's talking about taking his tuxedo! (he got used to wearing it for the show!)

Kids are deciding what they want to do at WDW for the 3 days we're there before the cruise. Aug 3,4,5.

Chelsea, question for you. How is Mission Space? Is it really wild or can you close your eyes or something if it bothers you. Jay's not sure if he want to go on it or not, of course the kids do.I figured since you have all the connections down there, you'd be the one to ask what the ride was like. Jay gets motion sick, Star Tours didn't bother him but Primevil Whirl at AK did.

 

[sbennett]

Just got a call from my youngest niece (22) sister of the bride from last week.....she's engaged. They plan on a summer 2005 wedding. They live in Burlington NC. Jeanne do you know anything about Burlington? My sister says there's some kind of China/Crystal/Silver place that has replacement items for all patterns. It's apparently 4 hours from Edenton where my brother & sister in law live and 4 hours from where my newly married niece lives in WV. My brother says "you couldn't give us some time to recoup from your sister's wedding?" I told her you gave them a week!!
We all knew it was coming just not when. Everyone was betting on a Christmas engagement.

 

[eye R.N.]

You can close your eyes but you'll still feel the G forces. Andy can't do virtual rides so he tried it once and passes now. I've done it several times. My advice, take their advice, don't look sideways during the ride. I did to answer Hope's questions and it triggered a migraine. I've ridden since looking straight ahead and have been fine.

If Jay doesn't do the ride have him meet you at the game in the post show area. Chelsea, my sister and I really had fun playing it last time.

BTW, we made enough in the yard sale today to pay for Ron Jon

 

[wendym]

Shelley, I am so glad that somebody else couldn't keep up! I couldn't remember if we decided to meet up the night before or not but Mum liked the look of Grills so we will be eating there - probably head there about 6.30 - 7.00ish. I tried to make reservations the last time but they wouldn't take them but I am not sure if that was because it was the 4th July. I think we decided that High Tea would be for anyone over 18 but again my brain is mush!!!
wendy

 

[jeanneg]

I've had terrible computer problems and we weren't able to get to the repair place today so it will be a few more days before I'm up and running. I 'm using the kids' old computer right now and nothing is cookied so everytime time I post it won't go through.
Sorry about not doing a better job organizing the tea. This is the LAST REQUEST for interested parties. Since the reponse has not been overwhelming, let's keep it ladies only and let me know if you're interested. I'm going to aim for Sunday at around 3:30pm since we are going to try and meet for lunch on Thursday at Parrot Cay and Monday is the brunch. If we have close to 14, I'll try to get the private room; if it's fewer, as I anticipate, I'll make the ressie when I get onboard. So far it's me, Wendy, Doreen, Denise, Chelsea and Shelley. Also please let me know if you're interested in having lunch on Thursday at Parrot Cay at 12 noon. I need a fairly accurate count of the # attending so I can give a heads up to the wait staff the evening before and maybe they can set aside some tables together. Grills sounds good for Friday night. Wendy, if you have a chance please let me have the name and phone # of your hotel so we can confirm with you. Likewise Shelley.....I know you'll be at the Radisson but when do you arrive? Should we exchange cell numbers by PM? Anyone else out there interested in joining us is definitely welcome! Keep your fingers crossed I can submit this post.....I keep losing everything I type....Grrrrrrrrr!

 

[sbennett]

Jeanne
Just pm'd you with cell numbers

 

[eye R.N.]

Pre-Cruise get together Grills Friday night 6:30 or there abouts.

Sailaway DIS Meet
Deck Aft During the sailaway party
I'll bring the bubles for whoever is interested

High Tea Sunday 3:30@ Palo Respond to Jeanneg

Palo Brunch Monday 11:30 or as close as I can get the ressies Respond to eyern on board or as PM

DIS lunch Thursday Respond to Jeanneg here or on the boat by Wednesday?

 

[wendym]

Mum has asked me to thank you all for your kind wishes - she thinks it is wonderful that you are thinking so far in advance and of course I think it is wonderful too!
Roll on 6.50am flight tomorrow!
Wendy

 

[wendym]

Denise and I must have been posting at the same time! If you bring the bubbles, Denise, tell Chelsea I will be bringing the Cadbury's chocolate - if it hasn't melted by that time!
Wendy

 

[EPCOTgrl1]

WOOT i get Cadbury Chocolate! i get Cadbury Chocolate! i am sooo happy! i pray that it doesnt melt!

Ok so there was a question for me and my mom answered it. Just to add on to what she said... if Jay is going to meet you at the game he will be going through the gift shop. Tell him to make sure that there isnt a cast memeber standing by the door. you really arnt suppost to go in that way! they game is really fun!

 

[sbennett]

Chelsea,
Can't you get Cadbury Chocolate in MD? They sell it up here in the grocery stores.

 

[DisneyCruiseluvr]

Have any families from this group cruised together before? Just curious.