"Double Dip Delight" 09/27/08 - Take 2 with Link to Original Thread!

[zweihund]

Erica - just read the start of your pre-trip report! Now I have two threads for this trip to check regularly!!! The best thing is that if you've started your pre-trip report - we're getting closer and closer!!!!!

Yes! I can't believe how close it is. I need to start shopping! Ack!

Last night I bought my first DCL Passporter!!!!! I can't wait to read! I had a 25% off coupon from my Border's Rewards card so I used that! I'm so excited to look at it this weekend. I'm working right now (I know, bad me, I'm on the Dis!) but I will start reading it cover to cover this weekend!

Have a great day, everyone!

I'm so jealous! I ordered mine almost 3 weeks ago and it's still not here. That's the last time I opt for media mail to save a measly $3.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Yes! I can't believe how close it is. I need to start shopping! Ack!



I'm so jealous! I ordered mine almost 3 weeks ago and it's still not here. That's the last time I opt for media mail to save a measly $3.

OMG! 3 weeks ago!!!! I sure hope it gets to you soon!!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

 

[anewmac]

**FISH EXTENDER/ SECRET MICKEY UPDATE**​

** 1st off I would like to say Kimberly is my new hero/idol/role model, I am not sure how she keeps up the master list and keeps us all so organized but I commend her great job! So If I havent said it before THANK YOU!***

NOW, on to the updates. Have to say I believe there was a bit of confusion/lack of communication/pretty moment for me LOL. I believe I told some of you, but when I signed you up for s/m's, I didnt sign you up for f/e's. Now that I have that straigtened out boy has the list grown! (a side note here, if you plan on having a f/e up pm me, even if you dont plan on recipricating, because there are many of us that have shared we are givers!)

F/E PEEPS- Many have asked for ages, ratio of kids and adults etc. I have that info for you. Now if you prefer to do just kids, that is fine, if you would like to do something for the whole cabin again fine. Adults only... you get the message right.. all is fine. It is purely up to your discression! How ever you choose to work your "magic" will be a delight to all im sure! *remember this is YOUR vacation, dont freight about it, have fun with it.*

Breakdown as follows (if someone would like me to break it down a different way, by all means let me know and I would be happy to do so (I cant imagine another way but then again coffee hasnt kicked in)

Cabins- 21 total
Adults only- 5
w/kids- 16

Adult Females- 24 (18 and over here)
Adult Males- 14 (18 and over here)

Boys- 12 (classifed as 17 and under)
2-3yr
1-4yr
1-5yr
2-6yr
1-7yr
2-9yr
3-10yr

Girls-15 (classifed as 17 and under)
1-3month old
1-3yr
1-5yr
1-6yr
1-7yr
1-8yr
2-9yr
5-10yr
1-11yr
1-15yr

Also, we will be having a F/E contest, so pull out your sewing gear, scrapbook stuff, glue, socks??? and get CREATIVE with designing your extender! Here is a link I saved of some ideas http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

S/M PEEPS- So far we have 6 cabins participating. I have started a questioner form to fill out and thinking I will pass it out around Mid June to return by end of June... that gives us 2.5 months to shop and allows any other cruisers to join in on the fun!

**Kimberly or Brandy, could you please add this to the website... (and I will admit I love the site but dont frequent it as much as I used to... life seems to have gotten in the way LOL. BUT Im hoping to drop in more there to make sure im not missing anything!) Thanks!

And as always any questions, comments, concerns, ideas.... keep them to yourself LMAO J/K (sorry my dad used to use that line and well I get my sarcasim from him LOL ) No please feel free to drop me a line anewmac@gmail.com or PM me!

Also thank you for your patience and understanding, and whipping me into gear!

*~*~*~*KCJE4 and TDVER*~*~*~*- please contact me... I see you are listed on the DD website as participating, but I cant get through to you via the dis PM.

 

[CrazyZeus1]

Drea--

THANKS for organizing that list (Kimberly too!). Wow, that's a lot of numbers to keep straight on that end!!

Can someone please set a deadline for FE participation decisions? Or has one been set? I would love to know exactly who I'm buying for....and I don't want anyone who is added on later to get left out.

Thanks again for ALL your hard work! I can't wait to see the excitement on Reese's face each time we come back to check our FE!

 

[videoman]

Drea-----I sent you a email reguarding the two groups your looking to contact

charlie

 

[LuvtheEars]

Thank you Drea!

I went shopping today for FE stuff!!!!

Erica - Love the Pre-trippie!

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend everyone!

Tiffany

 

[LuvtheEars]

Tiffany we might be doing Kona for breakfast that morning before leaving for Port as well. LOL I almost fell out of my chair when they told me the price of it last fall needless to say I got some of the cheaper Kona blend for my mom she really enjoyed it.

I'm going to try to get ADR's for as early as possible. I'm not sure what time you want to eat, but I would love to meet you there!

100% Kona coffee in Kona was $16.99 to $25.00 per pound depending on where you bought it. I paid $18.99 for mine and asked my friends parents who lived there to send me more when I ran out. I think I'll be sending them a check for another 2 pounds in a month or so. My neighbor calls me a "Coffee Snob" but doesn't hesitate to come over for a Vanilla Latte!

Tiffany

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi everyone! Just popping in to say CONGRATULATIONS to Jen and baby Sarah! Glad everything is okay! Looks like you're all having fun getting ready for the big sail away. I'm going to have to live your cruise vicariously through Erica's TR - always a good read! We are excitedly getting ready for our DL trip in June, then we'll concentrate on our Sept trip to Puerta Vallarta!

 

[Grandma4ever]

Thanks to everyone who are working to keep us going in the right direction. This cruise should be very special for each of us. Lois

 

[FinallyBoughtDVC]

Is it weird that I really want to go outside in the rain, shake my fists at the sky and scream STEEELLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

I hadn't watched Desperate Housewives yet, and I knew a bunch of you were talking about it here, so I haven't read this until now. My dd is hysterical over here. She does a mean Marlon Brando.

We are so excited about this cruise!! We are still trying to get caught up on who's who and who has ten/eleven year old daughters, etc.

Morgan leaves for camp in a few weeks (where there are NO computers) so, we're going to try to "meet" some of the girls before she heads off.

BTW, we noticed someone here is a homeschooler. We're HSing Morgan this year and for part of next year. Would love to share lesson plans/ideas if we're in a similar age range.

Thanks so much for the very warm (and very loud) reception!!

Your fellow Castaway,
STELLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

 

[FinallyBoughtDVC]

Welcome Stella
I have a 10 year old along with a 14...I'm traveling with a large group and there will be three other girls your daughters age...

I see you are a fellow LOng Islander.........where from???????
I'm from Farmingdale

Looking forward to meeting you and your family

Charlie

Hey Charlie! We're from Port Jefferson. I think the girls are going to have a blast - it seems like there are so many 10 year old girls (I'm personally thinking of bringing ear plugs, don't know about the rest of you ). We've been busy PMing those that have posted thus far.

Morgan and I are going to go over and get her signed up for the kids' board.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

 

[FinallyBoughtDVC]

I thought the way the did the season finale was kind of clever. It's like they looked into the future in order to get you to figure out what happens next to have all those things happen. Bree and her son (the now businessman) - it seemed almost like she was the next Martha Stewart - love to see how that transpires. And Gabby, dear God, that was the funniest thing ever (she must have freaked when she came out of make-up and saw the haggard and aged Eva Longoria and not the young and gorgeous Eva Longoria). And Susan, holy cow, what was that about?! That was not Adam (the ob/gyn). I have no idea who that guy was, but what in the heck happens to Mike?!

And Lynette - wow, when her hubby said what he said, I got all choked up - so sweet. That Kayla - what a little witch.

Anyway - I thought the story line with Dylan was really interesting and so sad. I absolutely did not see that going the way it did. I honestly thought she switched her daughter for someone else's in order to protect her real daughter - how horribly tragic and sad.

GREY's - loved that Derek and Meredith finally are getting it - I'm kind of left with a bad feeling that something's going to happen to Derek.

Boston Legal - LOVED the ending. Loved it.

That's it, no more TV until Dirty Sexy Money in the fall!

 

[Scrappingjen]

Hey if anyone is has a 6 or 7 yo girl my DD, Zoe would love to have a freind on abourd. My DS is 4 and has never met a stranger.

I have been working on my FE fun stuff already its a great way to make a 1 week cruise last so much longer. The shopping has not hit full force yet except I am justifying buying extra this summer cause "they can wear it on the cruise too"

 

[CrazyZeus1]

Hi FinallyBought! We're a homeschool family (Reese will begin hsing Kinder next year)...and I know there's a handful of others here as well. I think our age range is different than your munchkins though...

BUT...here's a quick thought for anyone interested with kiddlets...we could organize a scavenger hunt on board one day...something simple & since some of us have cruised before, we could work on the hunt items.

We could set up a meeting time for the kiddos (with a parent), hand out the scavenger hunt list & even do some prizes.

Anyone maybe interested in participating? Going out on a limb...but I could organize it...Maybe with some input down the road on items to hunt for.

Any takers?

 

[zweihund]

Now that Desperate Housewives is over, we'll have to chat about So You Think You Can Dance - how about that crazy bendy guy??? Lionel and I were both like WHAT? It amazes me what people can do with their bodies.

My Passporter finally arrived yesterday! I've been reading ALL DAY.

 

[Hoagie Pie]

Just talked to my girlfriend who was getting off the Magic in Los Angeles. The cruise went great. She said that the crew are really looking forward to dry dock because the ship is in need of repairs and when it gets done - LOOK OUT! I was even more excited about our cruise. If that is possible. She said they gave no hints of what is going to be done. She said the cruise was spectacular as always. Mike Super was on doing his show - I love him - does anyone else like his Magic?

I know we have a lot of 10-year olds and I didn't catch everyone that had one. If you will PM me, I will have your daughter, connect with my daughter. THANK YOU!!!!

 

[Scrappingjen]

Heather... My kids would love a hunt. That could be lots of fun. Count us in

 

[CrazyZeus1]

Heather... My kids would love a hunt. That could be lots of fun. Count us in

Yay! Our first "taker" on the idea!

Could you please PM or email me your children's names/ages? I've got my list started...Thanks!!
Heather

 

[LuvtheEars]

Yay! Our first "taker" on the idea!

Could you please PM or email me your children's names/ages? I've got my list started...Thanks!!
Heather

I think this is a great idea for an at sea day! I PMed you my kido's info.

On another note would anyone be interested in putting a note in a bottle with a name and address and see if someone will mail back a letter from where it landed? I'm not sure throwing a bottle off the ship is even allowed.

One other thing I think I'm going to do is bring a map of the world and have the kids find the different countries that Cast Members come from! My kids love geography, and it might be intersting for them to see how many countries are represented on the ship.

Just brainstorming ideas of fun/simple things to do with the kido's.

Tiffany

 

[videoman]

Heather
You can count on 3 more to join your hunt

Charlie