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

[aka-mad4themouse]

We're leaving in a few hours and at this point, if it ain't packed, it ain't comin'!

I'll have the laptop with me so that I can check in on the DIS while we're away. Have a safe trip everyone and I'll see you all onboard!

 

[aka-mad4themouse]

Ok everyone. I am trying to finalize our plans for this cruise. I am convincing my DD 16 and DS 14 to do the Wild Side at Castaway Cay. I would like to know who has their teens signed up and for what day? My DD said she would rather do it on the second day as she will know more people.

Thanks! Paula

Paula, I have Angela (16) and Tommy (14) signed up. Angela said that she's all for doing it, Tommy thinks he's a little too cool for it but I think he'll go. I figured that doing it on the first day would give them the opportunity to meet other teens early on. Let's drag them to...errr, make that "encourage them to attend"...the DIS meet on the first day. That way there'll be at least two familiar faces in the group on CC.

 

[kap158]

Good Morning Everyone,

Safe travel for everyone leaving today!!


ARE WE THERE YET??

NO???


So Andy When Will We Get There??????

 

[Verandah Man]

Good Morning Crew,


We sailaway in 4 Days!!!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Sorry, I was a little late in posting this morning. Angelina woke us up at 1:30 this morning with a horrible nightmare. She was crying like crazy, and screaming for me. I jumped out of bed and went flying into her room, my poor baby was shaking from fright. It took quite a while to get her calmed down. I laid on the bed next to her until she finally went back to sleep. It was nearly 3am before I got back to bed, then woke up a little after 6am. WOW, what a night!!!



On a brighter note, Happy 49th Birthday Ed!!! Have a MAGICal day today!!!!!

To those leaving today, safe travels!!!!!
Lisa (aka-mad4themouse): 8/15 @ 10:30 am
Shirley (Dizzyworld): 8/15 @ 4:35pm
Jennifer (DisCrazzy): 8/15 @ 5:00 pm
Becky (zukeeper): 8/15 @ 10:57 pm

 

[RobinMarie]

We are out of the door in an hour. Packing was a nightmare. Last night I removed a lot of stuff.

Our plans are:
Today - Mouse Surplus store, Universal Studios
Wed - Mk
TR - shopping DTD, Fools BBQ, IOA
Friday - IOA/Universal then Fireworks Cruise with the Fools until late
Saturday -

See you then!

 

[O'BWV]

Good Morning Cruisin' Castaways!

I usually don't check in in the morning but I getting too excited!

Safe travelling today to all our friends and we'll see you in a couple of days!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED!!!!!!!!!!!! ENJOY YOUR WDW BIRTHDAY!!!!!


Doreen - Thanks for the TJ Maxx suggestion, that's wear I'm heading. Hope Daniel feels better and I'm sorry you need on OP. We'll talk more on the ship.

Paula - If you look right around page 700 people posted about the teens and the Wild Side Excursion. It looks like a mixed bag, some the first CC visit, some the second CC visit, and some like the Divas & Drama Queens so NO WAY! So I, myself am afraid to book anything too soon!

Andy - Sorry about Angelina's bad night. I hate nightmares!



Have a great day friends!


Mary Rose

 

[famof8]

Today - Mouse Surplus store, Universal Studios
QUOTE]


What is the Mouse Surplus store?

 

[Verandah Man]

We are out of the door in an hour. Packing was a nightmare. Last night I removed a lot of stuff.

Our plans are:
Today - Mouse Surplus store, Universal Studios
Wed - Mk
TR - shopping DTD, Fools BBQ, IOA
Friday - IOA/Universal then Fireworks Cruise with the Fools until late
Saturday -

See you then!

Safe Travels Robin!!!!!

 

[SeaSpray]

Good morning, cruisers!!


Andy: Thanks for the countdown!! Sorry to hear about Angelina's nightmare.

To everyone who is beginning their journey today: HAVE A SAFE TRIP, AND SEE YOU ALL SOON!!

I went to bed early last night and I feel MUCH better today, and I have more time this morning to read the thread. I got a lot done last night; I got all of our paperwork together and placed into my Walt Disney World tote bag. I never take my purse when I travel, instead I use a tote bag to hold all of the big things (documents, passports, etc), and then once I get to our destination I use a waist-pack or just one of those waterproof cases that you wear around your neck. Once on the ship, all I need is my KTTW card and driver's license.

I also went out last night and bought some Sharpies, although I want to go to the crafts store today and get a few more colors. A WONDERFUL fellow cruising castaway has made pillowcases with our names embroidered on them, for us to get signed while on the ship!!

I bought the Earplanes. For those of you who don't know what they are, here's a link. I never fly without them anymore: http://www.cirrushealthcare.com/EarPlanes-C8.aspx

I also buy them for the kids because they've had pain from cabin pressure when we've flown in the past. John has never had ear plane while flying (actually, while descending), so he doesn't use the Earplanes.



Mary Rose: Yes you're correct; it's only because I've been working with the Group Specialist department that I was able to find out if we've been assigned the rotation I requested. And she only was able to find out this info recently, she wouldn't have known much sooner than this. Otherwise we would've had to wait until we checked in at the port. I still don't know how many tables our group will be taking up, or who'll be sitting with who.

 

[mickeymisfit]

Hi all,

Andy, sorry to hear about your daughters nightmare. Just think a couple more days to relaxation.

Thank you for the post card. The kids really get a kick out of them.

I am starting to get nervous about getting everything done that I need to get done for the trip. We are leaving Thursday evening. We have an 8:40 flight out of Islip here on Long Island. Are there any other Long Islanders here?

Ds just got up. I said why are you up so early? He said,"my dreams ended and I just can't make anymore". Oh to be almost 8!!!

Safe travels to everyone travelling today!!

Have a great day!!
Beth

 

[Reenieny18]

Good morning everyone.. Its so godo to be so close. I think I am finally ready..
Have to take Daniel to school for lessons today and hopefully finish last minute laundry stuff. ANDY want to help??

Terry,, thaks for doing that.. You do so much for us..

Andy, hope Angelina has a quiter day...

Have to get the SMOOTHIE mix...
I am sure rearrange the luggage again.. I love this expanable stuff...

Mary Rose.. yes go to TJ MAXX... its hit or miss but one of ours was great. the other was so so,.... also if you have MEGA MARSHALLS.. same store really..
Daniel got a $500 piece of luggage for $79.95.. (according to ATLANCTIC LUUGGAGE SITE).

Safe travels to everyone..leaving today..

DOREEN

 

[PoohJen]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED!!!

Safe travels and a fun birthday celebration!!!

Leslie, safe trip, we'll be leaving VA tomorrow nite...

YIKES!!!! I am already OVERPACKED and I haven't really even started packing yet!!!

 

[Reenieny18]

oops almost forgot.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ED>... What a great place to celebrate...

DOREEN

 

[AboutTheMouse]

We washed the puppy with the Hydrogen Peroxide mixture and she seems to be better. I am about to go bring her and her crate back into the house. I know that she is ready to come inside.

Linda

Linda - I'm glad for you that the mix seemed to work. Do you need to wash her again?

Sooooo excited here. Only 2 more sleeps. Have a lot to do today - hem DS's pants, pack myself and DH, pay bills. Got up at the crack of dawn because I couldn't sleep. I'm having major exitement and anticipation. Only downside is that I know that next week will go by toooooooo fast.


Denise

eta: Post 11111 - how cool is that??

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Thanks for the reminder about paying the bills. Those darn credit card companies want their payments so quickly now otherwise you get hit with the late fee.

At least our mortgage company allows some time before they hit you with the late fee. So I'll pay that one after we get back.

Classic.....I watered yesterday because it was getting so dry and of course it rained this morning.

 

[Dsnylndlvrs]

Just a quick post to say...
Next week at this time, my family and I will be in Costa Maya, in the water, making friends with dophins. (This is the excursion my family is most looking forward to, even if the actual in-water time is short.) I'm imagining it to be beautiful and peaceful. After what we went through a few weeks ago, it's peace that we truly need.

Anyway, a very happy and safe day to all. I'm getting ready to go spend half my day at a hockey rink, watching the clock for my son's camp to end so I can get back to finish the packing!

Kris

 

[Dizzyworld]

This is my last post. It feels relly weird. What will I do with my evenings....mornings.....afternoons....

Safe trip to everyone. See all of you on Sat. This seems surreal. The packing drove me insane. It's over though. I drove myself nuts doubel checking everything. At first I couldn't find my Rewards card with all the $$$ that was transfered to it. I found it though. Whew.

Anyway, Andy....I hope you and Angelina have a better day. Get some rest.

I"m out of here......

Hugs to all,
Shirley

 

[zack&alexmom]

Good Morning! I am getting so excited I can't stand it. Of course I am freaking out by all that I have left to do.

Denise - I dont' know if that dog can handle another bath. The vet said that nothing but time will completly take out the smell. She isn't bad - I just don't want to cuddle with her. I am really worried about leaving her at someone else's house for a week. She will be with a dog that we dog sit for alot.

Terry - I think I will look for those, my DD & I always have ear pain.

Can we bring gum on the plane?

Linda

 

[famof8]

We will be visiting beautiful Mayan Ruins with our six wonderfully cooperative children. How's that for wishful thinking!

Have a wonderful day all! Best wishes to all those travelling today!

Joyce