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

[KATIESMOMMY]

awwww that is so cute Andrea!!


ugh am freezing, dreaming of the Caribbean now! We took the kids out sledding the back yard lol

 

[cmw02j]

The wedding is 19 days
My soon to be sister-in-law misses two to three weeks of school a year to come to visit us here in FL. She could probably teach most of her classes as well! This entire year has just flown by!

Congrats! I know you must be stressed and SO excited!!!
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Andrea,

I am so sorry, I just got your PM (since I haven't logged in for awhile) and since I don't have enough posts, couldn't send you a PM. Thank you so much for taking the bushes out of the sign, I had not even noticed!

Again, we appreciate you taking the time out to make us a sign!

We are so excited for this cruise, especially since stateroom assignments came through for us today!

 

[Stinasmom]

ugh am freezing, dreaming of the Caribbean now! We took the kids out sledding the back yard lol

It was unusually warm today after the 3 day fog wore off today, HOWEVER, we could have snow at any moment!
Yes, it makes me happy to travel in December to get some sun and warm!

I forgot about getting travel docs... now that so much registration takes place online... It always seems like you should get them sooner since some of us actually leave home a week or so BEFORE actually cruising!

I added a bit about our previous Orlando/DCL trip to my pre-trip report if any one is interested... here is the link:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998164
I found my journal for our first DCL trip and am typing it up as a report for the family.... maybe I'll have a chance to add it (just for interest and background) to the pre trippie!

Marcy

 

[grumpy-gramps]

My TA called DCL and they said 14-10 days prior to cruising we will get our docs (kinda late, from what I remember?). Anyway, I guess I have a few more weeks to wait.


Charlie, good luck tomorrow. You're in my prayers!

Hi,
Got my room assignment..it isn't the greatest but I did get upgraded from a cat 12 deck 2, to a cat 11 deck 6...good or bad that's what they gave us..As long as we can sleep good , it will be strange to sleep in a cabin without windows almost forgot cabin number is 6639...will pm u with my phone number. almost time
gg

 

[friendw/boys]

Hi,
Got my room assignment..it isn't the greatest but I did get upgraded from a cat 12 deck 2, to a cat 11 deck 6...good or bad that's what they gave us..As long as we can sleep good , it will be strange to sleep in a cabin without windows almost forgot cabin number is 6639...will pm u with my phone number. almost time
gg

Good for you gg. I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week and then 2 weeks later we sail. I am so excited I actually have butterflies.

 

[KerriL]

Still waiting for our room assignment and documents. They told me that our stateroom assignment will be done at the port on the day of sailing

 

[TanCharLeo]

Still waiting for our room assignment and documents. They told me that our stateroom assignment will be done at the port on the day of sailing

That's what they have told me as well but I am still hoping that what Andrea said will happen though I remember getting my documents earlier last year. I see you went on a college road trip to my school! Are you going to go to Rosen?? I graduated in May 2007. I loved it, the program has grown so much since I have been there.

1Char I hope your surgery went well, if you don't mind me asking, what was it for? I hope nothing too serious! I am super nervous now as a result of my situation but I am hoping for the best.

Gramps that is not good news! NO SHOPPING? Good thing I like to drink then I guess! Ella Enchanted was playing last year on our Wonder cruise (December too!) but we didn't make it...too busy exploring everything else since it was our first cruise.

That is CRAZY about the homework and reading for PREschool! I did not know things had gotten that serious, I guess that is good but at the same time it is the end of the semester normally give people a break.

I hear the fires have calmed down and that one of them was started by a student bonfire. The biggest thing they have covered over here is Christoper Lloyd's loss....I know.

I am still working on getting everything together. I have an idea for the magnets that I would like to make but at the same time I am considering buying some. I can't decide!

Is anyone doing Cozumel on their own or taking the ruins tour with DCL? We are taking the ruins tour but then wanted to go around on our own. I didn't know if anyone was making a group, hehe. Thinking of going to Royal Palms in Grand Cayman after our Island Tour and Key West we are just doing on our own again. Trying to cut costs where we can!

Thanksgiving plans have not been cemented with my family. The inlaws want to go to Ft. Lauderdale so we can spend time with their families but I want to do my Black Friday shopping and am worried that without a car I will be at their mercy.... We will see. I guess that sounds selfish! Hubby wants to see Quantam of Solace, I want to see Madagascar 2....who will win?

 

[KerriL]

That's what they have told me as well but I am still hoping that what Andrea said will happen though I remember getting my documents earlier last year. I see you went on a college road trip to my school! Are you going to go to Rosen?? I graduated in May 2007. I loved it, the program has grown so much since I have been there.

Not me..I wish!! Campus is gorgeous. My daughter wants to go there. What was your major? Did you live at Rosen, main campus or off-campus? Sorry for so many questions, but Rosen is DD's 1st & only choice. So expensive for out-of-staters though. We are still waiting for UCF to get her transcripts They were sent 3 weeks ago and my DD is freaking out! It would be nice to know if she got in before we leave
I responded to a post you had on cruise critic re: Shingle Creek.
Kerri

 

[TanCharLeo]

Not me..I wish!! Campus is gorgeous. My daughter wants to go there. What was your major? Did you live at Rosen, main campus or off-campus? Sorry for so many questions, but Rosen is DD's 1st & only choice. So expensive for out-of-staters though. We are still waiting for UCF to get her transcripts They were sent 3 weeks ago and my DD is freaking out! It would be nice to know if she got in before we leave
I responded to a post you had on cruise critic re: Shingle Creek.
Kerri

I just got on here to tell you that I replied to you on CruiseCritic and inform you that I am SLOW. I lived for one year on the main campus in Seminole Hall, I believe, one year was enough for me! I live in Hunter's Creek now about 10 minutes away and I love it even though it's a bit pricier. I didn't like East Orlando up by the main campus (personal opinion). I think it would benefit your daughter to stay closer to Rosen as that is where all the job opportunities are and it's just a fun area. I can totally tell her what teachers to take, etc. Have her write me or something. We love meeting new people. My new corporate office is at the edge of Williamsburg (across the 528) from Rosen so it works out for me and Charlie is at Aquatica right by so it's even better. UCF quickly became my first and only choice as well, LOL. I was raised in Tampa and the second I saw Orlando I knew I was out! Thanks for reminding me because I need to check with Valencia to see if my transcripts have been received! Well I got to go...I am at work and we are doing a tour of our new offices...Yay!

 

[PenskeSth1]

awwww that is so cute Andrea!!


ugh am freezing, dreaming of the Caribbean now! We took the kids out sledding the back yard lol

We are freezing here too! Well to you it may not be quite as cold. To me it is freezing (I did have frost on my windshield 2 days in a row). I miss being able to go sledding, Just dont miss the fridgid air!

All I have left to get is the magnets, good thing Were not flying or I would probably have to pay extra for the weight of the luggage containging FE gifts.

According to DD only 23 more days.....Woo Hoo

 

[SILLYANDI]

I posted the map, now that we have Grumpy gramps' room #. When Tania gets hers I will add it (or, in the case that she doesn't get it until sailing-I will add it to the copies I deliver). I also rearranged the FE list so that it is in some type of order as far as walking the hallways-instead of jumbled up.

It is here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc3zf8x7_5gzz2frgw
(this was updated to allow everyone access..I hope!)
I would suggest that everyone print a copy of the FE list & map just in case, but I will be delivering a copy with my FE gifts Sat after boarding.

 

[Stinasmom]

I have a few favorite sites-
www.clipart.disneysites.com
www.disneyclips.com
www.disney-clipart.com
or I borrow from the DISign thread and customize them myself using photo impact pro

Andrea- -
I finally got around to trying out these sites and playing with the images...
I just can't make it work! When I enlarge the clips they go way out of focus.
I don't have the "photo impact pro" you mentioned, I do work on a Mac, so I tried some other applications...

I give up! Would you have time to work up something for us? The other pictures you've done for our group are so good!

Thanks!!

Marcy

 

[grumpy-gramps]

I posted the map, now that we have Grumpy gramps' room #. When Tania gets hers I will add it (or, in the case that she doesn't get it until sailing-I will add it to the copies I deliver). I also rearranged the FE list so that it is in some type of order as far as walking the hallways-instead of jumbled up.

It is here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc3zf8x7_5gzz2frgw&hl=en


I would suggest that everyone print a copy of the FE list & map just in case, but I will be delivering a copy with my FE gifts Sat after boarding.

Hi,
Is there magic to opening the map>>> when I click on it the google page wants me to log in??????
gg

 

[SILLYANDI]

Hi,
Is there magic to opening the map>>> when I click on it the google page wants me to log in??????
gg

Sorry, I fixed it. They keep messing with the settings on their site and I had to change the link to get it to open for everyone. It should work now!

 

[SILLYANDI]

Andrea- -
I finally got around to trying out these sites and playing with the images...
I just can't make it work! When I enlarge the clips they go way out of focus.
I don't have the "photo impact pro" you mentioned, I do work on a Mac, so I tried some other applications...

I give up! Would you have time to work up something for us? The other pictures you've done for our group are so good!

Thanks!!

Marcy

Sure, what are you trying to "create"? I am trying to get my signs done but I can probably do a few for you too.

 

[PenskeSth1]

Andrea, thank you for the map with all the staterooms marked, that sure will help.

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

Andrea- you have done so much work for our group, thanks ever so much!!!

GG- thanks for the call, you really threw me for a loop at first and DH was looking at me like who the heck is John?? I think he thought I found a man to meet up with on the cruise *wink* lol
Ahhh we are getting soooo close, I cannot wait!
Hugs and prayers for Char that all is ok!

 

[dweitzel0]

So I think we finally finished our cruise plans. We are doing Key West on our own. Probably just wandering the town. In Grand Cayman we are doing the Native Ways Stingray City and starfish tour then tour the city on our own. Cozumel we are going to Chankanaab. DW is doing the Royal Dolphin Swim and rest of us are going to lounge on the beach. Castaway Cay is another beach day, no excursions or anything just wandering the island.

We also booked the Mickey Christmas Part for the night before we lose. Time is ticking down.

 

[KATIESMOMMY]

So I think we finally finished our cruise plans. We are doing Key West on our own. Probably just wandering the town. In Grand Cayman we are doing the Native Ways Stingray City and starfish tour then tour the city on our own. Cozumel we are going to Chankanaab. DW is doing the Royal Dolphin Swim and rest of us are going to lounge on the beach. Castaway Cay is another beach day, no excursions or anything just wandering the island.

We also booked the Mickey Christmas Part for the night before we lose. Time is ticking down.

Looks like we will be running into each other! My family and gg are both going to the party on the 12th and we are doing Chankanaab also!

 

[SILLYANDI]

So I think we finally finished our cruise plans. We are doing Key West on our own. Probably just wandering the town. In Grand Cayman we are doing the Native Ways Stingray City and starfish tour then tour the city on our own. Cozumel we are going to Chankanaab. DW is doing the Royal Dolphin Swim and rest of us are going to lounge on the beach. Castaway Cay is another beach day, no excursions or anything just wandering the island.

We also booked the Mickey Christmas Part for the night before we lose. Time is ticking down.

We'll see you at Chankanaab and with Native Way, I wonder if we'll be in the same group, we're doing the starfish one too!