December 13, 2008 Western Caribbean!! Let's get acquainted!

[1char]

OMG Mandy!! Great save.

A few questions:

Does anyone know if there is any place a 4yr old can get in the water with Stingrays on this trip? Hailey will be 5 in Jan. but Disney will not let her book on Castaway. It cannot be a place where you have to take a boat ride to get there, has to be from shore.

Any info about Paradise Beach on Cozumel? How far from port, which side of island, how to get there. Any info is appreciated. Charliebeth

 

[PenskeSth1]

Thank you Cripps- I figured kakis and button shirt would be ok.Good save mandy! that would of really stunk if you got to the airport and realized your times were wrong.Glad everyone pretty much got the ressies they wanted!We had a busy weekend with soccer and camping with the cub scouts.. I guess If we were to do the sticker exchange "I GET FLORIDA!" I figure we could just put them in the FE for one of the exchanges.

 

[SILLYANDI]

A few questions for cruise veterans, what is a good time to check-in and when do they actually let you board the ship?

Does anyone know what night is Pirate night? Has anyone taken their children on the Stingray trip? If so, which one's GC, Coz or CC? Is this something GD 4 (5 in Jan) could do?

I know so many questions, believe me I have many, many more LOL. Charliebeth

We have done the stingrays at CC and had a blast, but they don't take 4 year olds. We are scheduled for stingray city in Grand Cayman and they allow 4 yr olds, but you have to take a boat to get there. I don't think there is anyway around it, she'll have to grow a year older or ride a boat to be able to do it!

 

[SILLYANDI]

I have been so sick! I got a sinus infection and I was in bed for a whole day, I still have a fever but it couldn't keep me away from the DIS!


I have compiled a google doc of our magnet/fish extender list that everyone can access & print before the cruise.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=phlM75-8Q1XzeVMmOWRwuPA&hl=en

Take a look at it and see if your info is correct & if there is any other info you think should be included. I will assign days to deliver your stuff at 30 days prior to cruise (Nov 13th). If you have a particular day, like pirate day or Cozumel day that you want to deliver your FE gifts on let me know, otherwise it will be random.

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

We are doing Stingray City also Charlie, using Mobydiocks... there is no way in the GC to do it without a boat because the reef is not accesible outside of watercraft.

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

lol andrea, I love you and you are my hero! Nice spreadsheet! My birthday is actually Dec 23rd though, we are just celebrating at Palos on the 18th. Will pm you our cell.Feel better!

From the list I can see that "Katie" is going to get a lot of "WHAT?" on deck 2

 

[PenskeSth1]

Andrea, I hope you are feeling better.

Thank you for the FE spreadsheet. You all are to organized for me!

 

[SILLYANDI]

Here's my cruise spreadsheet too. I stole this from the 9/27/08 western and put our info into it. Not organized, just sneaky!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=phlM75-8Q1XzrGnZU930xQg&hl=en

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

Here's my cruise spreadsheet too. I stole this from the 9/27/08 western and put our info into it. Not organized, just sneaky!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=phlM75-8Q1XzrGnZU930xQg&hl=en

ohhhhh nice thievery! I wondered when the shows were, now I know we are missing Disney Dreams on Palo night, maybe we will feed the kids early, do the early show and then off to nursery/club with them,

I do need some input please! I have Palo at 9pm Thurs, scheduled nursery from 8:30 till they close at Midnight, that should cover it right? It will be the first time DH will be on a "date" in four years!

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

Thank you Cripps- I figured kakis and button shirt would be ok.Good save mandy! that would of really stunk if you got to the airport and realized your times were wrong.Glad everyone pretty much got the ressies they wanted!We had a busy weekend with soccer and camping with the cub scouts.. I guess If we were to do the sticker exchange "I GET FLORIDA!" I figure we could just put them in the FE for one of the exchanges.

claiming Indiana

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

btw there is chat on the spreadsheets lol I was talking to you andrea but I think you didnt see it lol

 

[PenskeSth1]

ohhhhh nice thievery! I wondered when the shows were, now I know we are missing Disney Dreams on Palo night, maybe we will feed the kids early, do the early show and then off to nursery/club with them,

I do need some input please! I have Palo at 9pm Thurs, scheduled nursery from 8:30 till they close at Midnight, that should cover it right? It will be the first time DH will be on a "date" in four years!

I don't see any problems with that Lucinda. I don't think you would be able to schedule the times if they wouldn't cover it. I hope you have a wonderfully romantic time. You will have at least 3.5 hours of alone time!

I like doing Palo on Sunday because I know I won't be missing anything. Plus this way we get it out of the way.

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

I don't see any problems with that Lucinda. I don't think you would be able to schedule the times if they wouldn't cover it. I hope you have a wonderfully romantic time. You will have at least 3.5 hours of alone time!

I like doing Palo on Sunday because I know I won't be missing anything. Plus this way we get it out of the way.

We had discussed Sunday also, but it was totally booked up. Romantic time, I might need to get a refresher book and something to keep Casey awake, the man is never up past 8pm! Now the kids just need to cooperate and go where they are supposed to go!

Next question all, can you just call the nursery and see if they have time available? I didnt schedule any other times for her because I just dont know what else we are doing, but was thinking about if Katie likes her club and me and Case have a chance at some adult time, it would be nice...

Last one- (sorry guys!) has anyone done the Rasul? Neither of us have ever been to a spa, sounds interesting though..opinions?

 

[grumpy-gramps]

Here's my cruise spreadsheet too. I stole this from the 9/27/08 western and put our info into it. Not organized, just sneaky!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=phlM75-8Q1XzrGnZU930xQg&hl=en

Andrea,
Don't worry these type of stealings are like white lies (they don't count) and besides, I jumped ship from the 9/27/08 cruise ( I was suppose to be there now...) But----- now I here , that's life..
Did you get my PM? oh yes, Barb is my DW
gg
ps...there are no capital letters in grumpy-gramps just a dash between them ..

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

what made you decide to change cruisedates gg??

 

[grumpy-gramps]

what made you decide to change cruisedates gg??

Hi,
Our son was in Al Asad, Iraq and we wanted to be here when he came home so we canceled.. and he came home earlier than expected.. and no were not complaining (he's home) For you cali-girls he is in San Diego, Ca at miramar, Marine Naval Air Station, he's always been a belly button type of guy . Now we are not so worried but he still fly's helicopters...It's what he wants to do...Not a Disney fan..
gg

 

[PenskeSth1]

ps...there are no capital letters in grumpy-gramps just a dash between them ..

gg, Andrea just loves to add her own special little touches to our names! She keeps throwing that 2nd L in my name and I keep throwing it out..

Andrea

Lucinda sorry, I have no advice on Flounders or the spa. We have never done either...

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

gg, Andrea just loves to add her own special little touches to our names! She keeps throwing that 2nd L in my name and I keep throwing it out..

Andrea

Lucinda sorry, I have no advice on Flounders or the spa. We have never done either...

LOL well at least she is just changing your name, she told me that birthday is now officially the 18th forever because it has been "published!" She is still my spreadsheet, FE making, Clampett shirt logo making hero!!

Thanks for the info Michele!

g-g Glad your son is home and I can see why you changed! You must be very proud!

 

[grumpy-gramps]

ohhhhh nice thievery! I wondered when the shows were, now I know we are missing Disney Dreams on Palo night, maybe we will feed the kids early, do the early show and then off to nursery/club with them,

I do need some input please! I have Palo at 9pm Thurs, scheduled nursery from 8:30 till they close at Midnight, that should cover it right? It will be the first time DH will be on a "date" in four years!

Hi,
Go to the 6:15 show.. If your real lucky you can watch it on TV, as last December they were showing them an the telly from midday on...

Remenber show is only about an hour long so 6:15- 7:15 show then get ready for PALO's and get kids to sitter...

I hope this helps . I tried.
have a nice evening,
gg

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

Hi,
Go to the 6:15 show.. If your real lucky you can watch it on TV, as last December they were showing them an the telly from midday on...

Remenber show is only about an hour long so 6:15- 7:15 show then get ready for PALO's and get kids to sitter...

I hope this helps . I tried.
have a nice evening,
gg

ty g-g!! I feel like an idiot asking all my questions! Glad you guys are so nice to help!