Calling All 8/19/06 Special Western Cruisers! AKA "The Cruisin' Castaways" Part 2

[Walsh clan]

So the next two weeks is clothes shopping for us, then we start packing,
We have a checklist that is 3 pages long LOL

Happy Shopping Ed... It's my favourite pastime!

 

[Walsh clan]

In fact, 4 weeks from this very moment we should already be on our plane heading south!!!

How are the injuries Andy? On the mend ?

 

[Walsh clan]

Anyone get their documents yet?? I got a UPS parcel last week with our Magical Express Luggage tags for WDW but that's been it so far.....

 

[Verandah Man]

How are the injuries Andy? On the mend ?

The wound is healing nicely and the pain has already started to ease off a bit. All that is left now are teeth marks and a big black and blue circle on my chest. I have to go back to the work doctor today so he can see how it is healing. I am on antibiotics for 7 days just to ward off any possible infection.


PS--I was talking to my mom yesterday and she said no documents have arrived there as of yet.

 

[SeaSpray]

Anyone get their documents yet?? I got a UPS parcel last week with our Magical Express Luggage tags for WDW but that's been it so far.....

We got our Magical Express package last week too!! We're only using ME for the return trip to the airport after our Polynesian stay after the cruise. When we arrive in Orlando, and then to get from the port after the cruise over to WDW, we're using a limo service. A limo is one of the things that we always splurge for on vacation. On our last WDW trip in May we decided to give ME a try and we didn't really care for the arrival experience (after arriving in Orlando we had to wait in line, then get on a bus with people going to two other resorts, then were the last resort to be dropped off), but the departing ME experience was quite nice, which is why we'll take advantage of it this time too.

Andy: I'm glad you're feeling a bit better

 

[SeaSpray]

Ok.... I can't believe we're *THIS* close... only 4 weeks left until we cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mickeymom923]

4 Fridays from right now, we will be sitting in the Philadelphia Airport (probably going thru security lol) waiting for our 10:25 am flight that will take us to Orlando Florida. We will then be on our way to the Radisson to meet old and new friends.

4 Saturdays, I'll be ready to after I have my welcome aboard with friends.

Terry, again thanks for all that you have done to all of us.

Bev

 

[PoohJen]

WooHoo! Four weeks from today I'll be getting sun and splashed with my kids at Blizzard Beach!!! or is that Typhoon Lagoon?! Depends which kid you ask at which time of day!

I have to be in FL that week for work...still trying to get my brain around this...don't want to stay and make DH drive 13 hours by himself (with the boys) later in the week. Hmmmm...I'll think of something.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

 

[castoff]

Good Morning Everyone
Yes I got packed finally and I am at the airport. I am using Chuck's laptop which is really weird ! My stomach was upset this morning..........I am sure it's nerves and glad Chuck & I are together. I feel all of your support with us and can't thank my friends enough.
Good News is we will all be together soon and I can't believe how close it's getting !!! Talk soon, Tina

 

[Verandah Man]

Have a safe trip Tina!!! Congrats on post #3000 the other day!!!


I'm off to see the doc(again).


Only 4 weeks to go!!!

 

[Dizzyworld]

Four weeks from now, we'll be at EPCOT. I can't believe it will be here that soon.

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Steve's Wife]

Tina: Good luck! I'll be thinking of you and Chuck this weekend. I know that the party will be bittersweet, but it's so fortunate that it will happen. Lots of positive thoughts your way.

Andy: OUCH! Happy healing. We have two dogs. Charlie is beautiful and stupid and loves people. For a belly rub or milkbone he would gladly show any burglar where the "good stuff" is hidden. Holly is smart and an aggressive licker, but she HATES the postal carrier. My deepest fear is that someday, somehow, I will open the door just as she is coming up the stairs and Holly will snap at her.

Do you remember that scene from City Slickers where Billy Crystal is trying to explain the VCR clock to Daniel Stern -- for, like, the twentieth time? Can someone explain the whole linking thing to me (dining for the feeble-minded). Does linking put everyone in the same rotation or connect the people who happen to be in the same rotation or???? I probably shouldn't let on how many times my friend has tried to explain to me how her sister the flight attendant can live in Las Vegas but is based in Hawaii...


Lori

 

[Verandah Man]

Linking reservations will put those who are linked together in the same restaurant (dining rotation) and hopefully have tables very close together since it is considered one big group. On our first cruise in 2003 we were linked with several other DIS families and we had one small table and one large table side by side, it worked out great.

 

[castoff]

Good Afternoon from Detroit !!
Yep another layover. we are boarding soon. Chuck kept me laughiing on first flight. We just got done having some lobster bisque soup for lunch. Yummy ! Makes us appreciate the fact we have a direct flight to Orlando. I can't get used to this lap top Won't be long now...........Trying to stay strong, being with Chuck and Chuck being with me is the best thing !!!! Tina

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Happy Friday.

4 weeks from today we will be leaving WDW , but on our way to the Radission and then tomorrow onto the Magic for our First Disney Cruise.

 

[RobinMarie]

Post update! It looks like Ed is gaining!

Verandah Man 1368
SeaSpray 772
castoff 700
Ct_TiggerFan 672
Reenieny18 431
sandygirl 413
Mjasp 304
mickeymom923 303
newholidayx2 271
O'BWV 258
florida sun 205
ElliotFan 180
lynr 175
allshookup 171
kap158 145
Walsh clan 136
winnyis 133
PoohJen 104
8 Ears 84
RobinMarie 82
MoranClan 73
Laurabearz 69
mikayla'sMom 67
Andrew DEREK UK 66
zack&alexmom 66
Dizzyworld 64
Buddy Bear 60
SamRoc 46
TootyJane 45
Miffy2003 44
DisCrazzy 42
Ski-and-Sea 39
Colestat 35
AboutTheMouse 35
Steve's Wife 33
lwilliam 33
Aurora's Mommy 28
msdisney53 22
DMMarla07860 21
poohbear926 19
Diamond_Girls 19
Sarah'sMomfrom PA 18
Bmwdsny 15
famof8 15
CRSNDSNY 15
disneycrazzzy 13
5by5 12

 

[Reenieny18]

TINA>> big hugs to you and CHUCK.. how are you feeling.. ok how many miles from ROCHESTER to LOUISIANA???lol

4 WEEKS WAHOO!!!!!

TERRY.. how did it feel to cash your first pay check. I never did get to talk to you yesterday.. I was on the phone most of the day and today as well closing out orders.. Its such a nice feeling to get $$$$

MORIA.. We can do a book show for you and I can send the mechandise to IRELAND if you want. you can still get all the benefits too!! Can you say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY..lol

Ok I have to call anoher customer..

talk to all soon..
DOREEN

 

[Verandah Man]

We went and filled out the paperwork to get Angelina's passport this afternoon. We were told it should take about ten business days to have the completed passport delivered to us.

I think Angelina was getting nervous about stopping at Costa Maya, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico that she might have trouble getting back on the ship without a U.S. Passport, especially since she was born in Mexico, she was afraid no one would believe us that she was an American, and not a Mexican trying to sneak on the ship. So, to make her feel more comfortable, we decided to get her a passport now instead of waiting until after she turned 16 in September. At least this way, we also know, we won't have any trouble getting her on the ship at the DCL Terminal, LOL!!!

The township doc said the dog bite is healing nicely and he wants me to come back in 5 days for another check-up. At least I can see him during working hours, and still get paid for it!!!

 

[SeaSpray]

We went and filled out the paperwork to get Angelina's passport this afternoon. We were told it should take about ten business days to have the completed passport delivered to us.

I think Angelina was getting nervous about stopping at Costa Maya, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico that she might have trouble getting back on the ship without a U.S. Passport, especially since she was born in Mexico, she was afraid no one would believe us that she was an American, and not a Mexican trying to sneak on the ship. So, to make her feel more comfortable, we decided to get her a passport now instead of waiting until after she turned 16 in September. At least this way, we also know, we won't have any trouble getting her on the ship at the DCL Terminal, LOL!!!

The township doc said the dog bite is healing nicely and he wants me to come back in 5 days for another check-up. At least I can see him during working hours, and still get paid for it!!!

Andy: Is this your first western cruise?? Just wondering why Angelina would feel nervous now, after so many Disney cruises. Also, there is no customs check on the Western itinerary like there is on the Eastern. She's a registered DCL guest, she won't have any trouble getting on and off the ship at any of the ports. However, I do understand her concerns, and I think it's great that you've ordered a passport for her. Is the timeframe for new passports only 10 days?? If so, that's good. When I sent my renewal in this past spring, it took the full 6 weeks for me to get my new passport back, as posted on the government site. Or, did you pay extra for expedition?? Also, since she's your adopted daughter, doesn't she have a US birth certificate? Sorry to ask so many questions, I'm just curious But no matter the answer to these questions, I totally understand that you and Hazel would want her to feel as comfortable as possible while traveling out of the country In your shoes, I'd do the same thing In fact, we did get passports for our boys before we cruised in 2004, it just gave us an extra measure of peace of mind.


P.S. Glad the bite is healing nicely!

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Andy

That is good news,
Glad the pain is reducing too.