"Double Dip Delight" 09.27.2008 - Chapter 4!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Okay--this is totally off topic and nothing more than a proud mommy brag so ignore it if you want to:
Marika is now a BLACK BELT CANDIDATE (big deal, passed a big test, not as big of a deal as the black belt will be, but pretty significant none the less). I am so proud of her. I think maybe we should take a cruise to celebrate

Oh yeah and 52 hours and counting

Yay!!!! How exciting for you and for Marika! I think you need a cruise to celebrate for sure! There's a great one leaving on September 27 and I heard the people on it are awesome! You should try to get onto that one!

 

[anc22]

congrats to Marika!

I have been filling my family with vitamins for the past month to try and prevent any kind of sickness before the cruise. That is my worst fear at the momentv

I hope everyone stays healthy and/or gets well during the next week

I LEAVE IN 8 DAYS!!

 

[gardengirlco]

Hi Double Dippers,

I'm not going on your Double Dip, but will be on the Christmas Double Dip and am here to ask if any of you were planning to post your Navigators when you get back. I know our itinerary is slightly different, with the Grand Cayman and Cozumel days switched, but I'm still anxious to see the Navigators, especially to find out if DCL changes Ocean Quest back to being for tweens 10-14 years old instead of the sole club for the 11-13 group and The Stack for 14-17.

How exciting that you're all going to be on the Magic in just over a week!

 

[googles111]

For those of you doing Dolphin encounters in Cozumel – They mention that only biodegradable sun block products are allowed. Do you plan on bringing this with you? Is it available at Chankanaab? Do they charge you for it? How do they know what you are using? Has anyone found eco-friendly products locally as opposed to ordering online from, say, Mexi-Tan?

I had called a while ago and asked about this. They told me they sell it there, it's not free. The lady also told me we could buy it somewhere on our own.

Yesterday Jason and I went shopping for books to read on this trip and I bought the first two novels in the Twilight series after reading about them here.

That reminds me, I need to get something to read to. We do have a 7 hour flight Not sure if I will actually get to read with 2 kids, but I am going to try.. lol

 

[TVEPFOX]

Let's talk about Palo... if we got a group together for the room (i didn't even know they had a room) how many people would be interested? I might be able to pull a few strings. wink*wink*

 

[Gramto3]

Sending best wishes for everyone (kiddos & adults) to get well and stay well!

Also wishing everyone gets their power back and return to normal life.

Both my granddaughers have nasty allergy coughs right now and I have a severe case of poison.....had to go to the doc for a shot and prednisolone pack. I think I might just stay in the house until next week

Jen and I packed the kids suitcases last night ......thought I was going crazy between everyones excited chattering, getting dinner and making alterations to the girls clothes. I've also created a monster in my littlest GD.....always tell her a girl can't have too many shoes~~~~~well, she's listening ~~~~~that girl brought down 6 pairs to pack......

Then after everyone leaves and it calms down 8:30 pm, my cat brings in a live bat and drops in on the living room floor. Took us 1/2 hour to kill the dxxxxx thing. The only thing that kept DH and I sane was laughing at our cat jumping really high and chasing it. What a night!

Won't be long now!

 

[Elliott's_mommy]

I got you covered. No matter what, we're the ship of sick kids and bad weather magnets (and that's just my family). Maybe we'll get quarantined and have stay out longer.

They can't do anything besides the sulfur? There has got to be another solution.

Julie

right now he's not on Sulfur and I'll be the first advocate to NOT put him on it until we get back if they want to keep him on the antibiotics till then. Personally at this point I think Disney should give all of us with 'sick kids' an extra special fun excursion to go on just to make up for them being sick

I will be praying for poor little Elliott to get better soon. I too have had many ear infections in my life. Still have to use ear plugs to swim or I get one again. If you have not asked the doctor yet, find out about the Zpak. Zithromycin (sp?) Anyway, it is the one you take for 5 days but it works for 10 in your body. You take 2 the first day and then 1 the next four days. So easy to work with. Not a million times a day to remember, no refrigration, etc. The sulfur drugs never worked well on me.

He was on the Zpack back in July and it works great but because its a steroid the docs are always hesitant about giving it to often. We'll see what happens with this one...after being up and down all night last night and running a temp up until bed time I'm not holding out hope at this point. I'm exhaust. DH stayed home with him today (what he is working on can be done remotely) and we are hoping that a day of hanging out in his PJs on tylenol and motrin all day will set him back to rights. Of course this also means that my house is going to be a wreck when I get home, no supper will be made by my DH, and I'll still have 8 hours of work to do when I walk in the door in addition to sitting and snuggling with my little guy.

 

[jjgarv]

We (DW, DD5.5, and myself) are on NativeWays Rays, Reef, And RumPoint tour at 8:30...anyone else? Is this the trip you are doing with them 2 Goofy?
What night were you thinking for PALO TVEPFOX? We were going to wait and see and book onboard for dinner and brunch.

 

[videoman]

Alright guys, help me out.

We have never been to Cozumel and I know some of you have. We are discussing the possibility of not going to a beach break but instead just wondering around. When the ship docks, how close are you to things? Like I know in Nassau, you get off and everything is right there. If you want to go to the beaches, etc. you just take a taxi ,etc. and get there.

What is there to do in Cozumel? Does anyone recommend wondering around and then going to a beach by ourselves (we have done that in Nassau) if there is time or desire?

We love the beach but are doing the two Castaway days, the stingray in Grand Cayman and just wondered about the Cozumel things. We really wanted to do the EcoPark and Snorkel but it is not available.

The part that sounded the neatest to me about the Eco Park was you go through some of the jungle and also go to the Punta Sur lighthouse. That sounds fun. Has anyone done that before?

The shopping area is right off the ship...walk about 1/4 mile along the pier and all the shopping is right there....You can always take a taxi to one of the beaches also...we are doing the beach break butr don;t plan on staying all day...

 

[videoman]

Arin--------see that you purchased the camcorder...Have you tried it out yet...any questions let me know

Make sure to bring it to the beach break...I'm sure you'll get priceless footage there!!!!!!!!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

FatCat, I had to throw away a lot of mayonnaise last night....thought of you the whole time.

Well, the power restoration is apparently a little more in control because their website now even has a map of Columbus and by streets, you can see the ETA. My ETA: Saturday, September 20. My Flight Departure: Saturday, September 20.

Just an FYI in case anyone has emailed me directly or sent a message to me via our website. I cannot get to any of my email hosts from work, so if you've sent me any email, I'm not ignoring you. I simply can't get to it. I've heard that many hotspots around town (like Panera Bread and Starbucks) have been packed with laptoppers. So if you need to reach me privately, PM me here on the DIS.

 

[videoman]

FatCat, I had to throw away a lot of mayonnaise last night....thought of you the whole time.

Well, the power restoration is apparently a little more in control because their website now even has a map of Columbus and by streets, you can see the ETA. My ETA: Saturday, September 20. My Flight Departure: Saturday, September 20.

Just an FYI in case anyone has emailed me directly or sent a message to me via our website. I cannot get to any of my email hosts from work, so if you've sent me any email, I'm not ignoring you. I simply can't get to it. I've heard that many hotspots around town (like Panera Bread and Starbucks) have been packed with laptoppers. So if you need to reach me privately, PM me here on the DIS.

Kimberly.......just think in a few days you will be enjoying two wonderful weeks with family & a whole bunch of new friends!!!!!!!!!

Getting very excited now

 

[videoman]

I think I'm going to be lonely in a few days....

Everyone leaving before me...I only leaving the morning of the 27th...Who will be joining me as the last survior?

 

[beachbratt]

Is anyone doing this in Cozumel? It says 4 to a jeep and it will only be hubby and myself... so was just wondering if someone would like to pair up.... it would be nice to know who we will be with ahead of time....

 

[nenner1]

I can't believe how close we are now!!! I can't wait!

Two things come to mind:

I read somewhere on here it is a good idea to bring a large photo envelope to put any pictures from Shutters in so they do not get ruined on the way home.
I plan on putting my magnets in them for the trip there so they do not get bent or ruined too!

As far as the group picture is concerned, I think the idea is great to have it done at the first DIS meet, however, From what other seasoned cruisers have said, we will probably not be able to get a photographer from shutters then as they will probably still be busy with people boarding......

So then I thought maybe I should email DU to see if they could arrange something ahead of time?

Input anyone?

Thanks,
Crissi

As far as the envelope...yes for SURE bring something sturdy. Better than an envelope even, like a padded document holder or something really tough. They do sell a photo holder "thing" like that onboard but I can't imagine how much it would co$t. The "folders" they give you to hold your pics are very flimsy, basically card stock thickness, if that. Not much protection at all.

Seems like nobody wants to make a decision on the picture...somebody's going to have to, so go for it Crissi, get with DU and see what they have to say. What would it hurt? Has anyone actually called DCL and asked if shutters photographers are available then? Its crunch time now, we have to iron out these little details, cause there's only TEN DAYS LEFT!
I cannot believe it is actually here, we've had this cruise booked for over 18 months!!

Alright guys, help me out.

We have never been to Cozumel and I know some of you have. We are discussing the possibility of not going to a beach break but instead just wondering around. When the ship docks, how close are you to things? Like I know in Nassau, you get off and everything is right there. If you want to go to the beaches, etc. you just take a taxi ,etc. and get there.

What is there to do in Cozumel? Does anyone recommend wondering around and then going to a beach by ourselves (we have done that in Nassau) if there is time or desire?

We love the beach but are doing the two Castaway days, the stingray in Grand Cayman and just wondered about the Cozumel things. We really wanted to do the EcoPark and Snorkel but it is not available.

The part that sounded the neatest to me about the Eco Park was you go through some of the jungle and also go to the Punta Sur lighthouse. That sounds fun. Has anyone done that before?

I'm probably not too much help, cause I haven't been there before, but we are setting out on our own in Coz.
We are actually renting a car and we are going to travel the whole island, (hopefully) hitting all the tourist spots like San Gervasio, maybe Punta Sur, some rock bridge something or other (you can tell I've done my research there, can't ya?) some good old fashioned Mehicano bars: Coconuts, Mezcalitos, do some snorkeling and beaching (Playa San Fransisco)...then some shopping at the plaza market on avenida Rafael Melgar, finally Margaritaville (free water trampoline, baby!) The only reason we aren't sure about Punta Sur is the cost, I believe it is $10/pp...and really the only thing we'd be doing there is the lighthouse....and there's one of those on the northern end, also. So we're undecided on that. From my research (I did do SOME) I think you can just head out on your own like you do in Nassau with no problems...just keep in mind for beaches, stick to the west side of thre island (where the ship docks)..the east side is not good for swimming (evil currents and riptides). Most beaches are beach club style, that have the chairs and umbrellas free if you spend a small amount $8-10 on food or drink at the establishment. Some good beaches we my stop at are Playa San Fransisco or Chen Rio. Classy beach clubs are Nachi-Cocom, Uva, and Punta Morena. It is probably too late for you to order one but I got a great map at cancunmap.com/cozumelmap. It cost about $8 and we did get it in about a week but I know its probably too close for that.
I won't give mine up but I'd be happy to let you look at it if you are still undecided or just want to check it out! Get with me onboard....did I mention that's in TEN DAYS?!?!?!?!

Hi Double Dippers,

I'm not going on your Double Dip, but will be on the Christmas Double Dip and am here to ask if any of you were planning to post your Navigators when you get back. I know our itinerary is slightly different, with the Grand Cayman and Cozumel days switched, but I'm still anxious to see the Navigators, especially to find out if DCL changes Ocean Quest back to being for tweens 10-14 years old instead of the sole club for the 11-13 group and The Stack for 14-17.

How exciting that you're all going to be on the Magic in just over a week!

Hi Garden girl! If I may speak for the many....it is highly likely someone here will post some navigators, myself lprobably included. I will be doing a TR and *may* post mine (read: I'm sure gonna try!) but my scanner is terrible and gives me a headache every time I try to use it...so I may not be successful. And maybe someone else here will beat me to it, but I just thought I'd answer you that at least I for one do have intentions of getting them up & posted for those coming along behind us. I don't have a PTR so I don't have a title yet, but barring any crazy sea-bound adventures it will have "Back to the Island" and "Double Dip Delight" In the title...watch the TR board for it in (looks at watch), oh about 20 days!
Have a great cruise!!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

FatCat, I had to throw away a lot of mayonnaise last night....thought of you the whole time.

LOL!!!! That is too funny that you thought about him! Not funny you had to throw away so much mayo though...

 

[Elliott's_mommy]

FatCat, I had to throw away a lot of mayonnaise last night....thought of you the whole time.

Well, the power restoration is apparently a little more in control because their website now even has a map of Columbus and by streets, you can see the ETA. My ETA: Saturday, September 20. My Flight Departure: Saturday, September 20.

Just an FYI in case anyone has emailed me directly or sent a message to me via our website. I cannot get to any of my email hosts from work, so if you've sent me any email, I'm not ignoring you. I simply can't get to it. I've heard that many hotspots around town (like Panera Bread and Starbucks) have been packed with laptoppers. So if you need to reach me privately, PM me here on the DIS.

OH that's horrible....I KNOW how you feel. And just a little word of advice....after 3 days without power we tossed everything in our freezers. we just didn't want to risk something growing in it. Also...make sure you put several boxes of baking soda in the fridge and freezer. no matter how well you clean it after a day or two it will take on an odor. No one usually thinks of this unless they live down here and tend to be without power like we do. I hate that you lost everything but also check your homeowners. Since it was due to a 'hurricane' you might be covered for the food loss. Won't help the fact you lost it all but might help you replace it some.

 

[nenner1]

I think I'm going to be lonely in a few days....

Everyone leaving before me...I only leaving the morning of the 27th...Who will be joining me as the last survior?

Erica and I are hopping over on the 27th since it's basically in our backyard.(Especially for Erica!)

Are you leaving from NEW YORK on the 27th??? Yikes!

Did I mention somewhere that's in TEN DAYS??!?!

 

[Magic3forme]

I think I'm going to be lonely in a few days....

Everyone leaving before me...I only leaving the morning of the 27th...Who will be joining me as the last survior?

We are leaving on the 25th we arrive at MCO around 8:30 pm, but we will have dhs laptop, so I will pop in and say hello!!

7.5 more days!

 

[videoman]

Erica and I are hopping over on the 27th since it's basically in our backyard.(Especially for Erica!)

Are you leaving from NEW YORK on the 27th??? Yikes!

Did I mention somewhere that's in TEN DAYS??!?!

We have a 7:10am flight direct to MCO having a limo pick us up stopping at the grocery store for liquor and should arrive @ the port @ 11:15....Have done this 4 other times with no problem at all