"Double Dip Delight" 09.27.2008 - Take 3!

[Maggie62677]

I've come to the conclusion that I'm not going to get all of my F/E gifts done so I'm going to give people IOUs and my email address. If they want one, they can email me with their address and I"ll be more than happy to send it to them in the mail.

I'm all about trying not to stress..things will get done....like everyone else said keep it simple...and most of all have fun!!! This is your vacation and having a wonderful expierience should be your #1 priority.

However, (just curious) isn't the point of signing up for the FE/SM is so that you get something ON the ship....? Kinda like you get something/ you give something...I would think that's only fair. to everyone else who signed up for these fun 'things'.....

 

[googles111]

Tonya LOVE the F/e Great job!

We got both insurance and passports..

Thanks!
We did passports and insurance too. It took us 4 weeks to get our passports so if you decide to get some you better hurry so they will get to your house in time

Arin: good luck raising money, gallbladder cancer is very rare, I am sorry she is going thru this, our thoughts are with your family!

Tonya: LOVE your FE, I cheated and Tiffany did mine

Thanks!! I just decided to go for it and try.. lol

Arin, I hope you make a lot of money! I just donated money to a friend that was collecting also or would have helped you out.

Tonya

 

[Maggie62677]

Question for everyone. Does anybody else have the problem of being told your not logged in when you take a while to type a post or PM? If I type something quick it's ok, if I type something with some length it seems I get logged off.

If you're talking about having trouble on these boards, I think you're not doing something I wasn't doing before I became a DIS pro...

When you sign in you have to click 'Remember Me' after you enter your password and username BEFORE you click submit...

Not a computer genious but I think it has something to do with a 'cookie' on your computer...at least that's what my Dh said....

 

[ntheory]

My name is Stacy
however, I get called Tracey, Daisy or even Stephanie

When I was younger I hated my name and wanted to be called Samantha

See!!! I told you. Most kids *do* want to change their names at some point.

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Okay...I can't resist chiming in on the name game.

When I was in high school, I worked at a restaurant. There was a day-time employee who would bring her ADORABLE curly blond-haired 3 year old into the restaurant from time to time. Her name was/is Kimberly. I just loved watching her. She was just too cute for her britches. I thought she had a pretty name, too.

About a year after I had worked there, on this one occassion, the mom was repeatedly saying Kimberly "this and that". I spoke up and told her that I just thought her name was so beautiful. "Hmmmmm" I can hear you all saying. Well, by the time I got to 3rd grade, I became Kim. So only my best friend (since Kindergarden actually) called me Kimberly. My family didn't even call me Kimberly any longer.

I seriousy think a 1000 watt light bulb did turn on above my head about 30 seconds after I told the mom that her daughter's name is so beautiful. "OH MY GOSH! That is MY name!!!" I exclaimed in my head! Sounds ditzy, I know, but it was so engrained in me that my name was Kim, that I never even thought about Kimberly. I vowed that as soon as I moved away for college and with the advantage of meeting all new people, I would be "Kimberly". (It's easier to "train" new acquaintances and friends than get people who have known you for years and years to remember you want a more formal name. Kinda like when you see Aunt Harriet calling John "Johnny" still!) Today, if I'm in public/work and someone calls "Kim", I don't even flinch. I don't even consider that they are calling me. So when someone calls me "Kim", you know that they do not know me! I get teased at work some because they know I hate "Kim", but it's all in fun.

Sooooo....I DID get to change my name!

 

[ntheory]

Okay...I can't resist chiming in on the name game.

When I was in high school, I worked at a restaurant. There was a day-time employee who would bring her ADORABLE curly blond-haired 3 year old into the restaurant from time to time. Her name was/is Kimberly. I just loved watching her. She was just too cute for her britches. I thought she had a pretty name, too.

About a year after I had worked there, on this one occassion, the mom was repeatedly saying Kimberly "this and that". I spoke up and told her that I just thought her name was so beautiful. "Hmmmmm" I can hear you all saying. Well, by the time I got to 3rd grade, I became Kim. So only my best friend (since Kindergarden actually) called me Kimberly. My family didn't even call me Kimberly any longer.

I seriousy think a 1000 watt light bulb did turn on above my head about 30 seconds after I told the mom that her daughter's name is so beautiful. "OH MY GOSH! That is MY name!!!" I exclaimed in my head! Sounds ditzy, I know, but it was so engrained in me that my name was Kim, that I never even thought about Kimberly. I vowed that as soon as I moved away for college and with the advantage of meeting all new people, I would be "Kimberly". (It's easier to "train" new acquaintances and friends than get people who have known you for years and years to remember you want a more formal name. Kinda like when you see Aunt Harriet calling John "Johnny" still!) Today, if I'm in public/work and someone calls "Kim", I don't even flinch. I don't even consider that they are calling me. So when someone calls me "Kim", you know that they do not know me! I get teased at work some because they know I hate "Kim", but it's all in fun.

Sooooo....I DID get to change my name!

LOL!! Yes, you did. How cool is that?


I have a friend (named Kimberly, by the way ...). Her dd is Elizabeth, but has always been called Libby. I think that she is 6 or 7. Recently, Libby decided that she needed a more grown up name. Now, she is Eliza! LOL!!

 

[Magic3forme]

I wanted a different name too. Valerie is not common, I wanted a more common name. (Amy or something like that-- Michelle was too popular ) In high school I liked my name, I was the only Val out of 500 in our class.

and when I was younger if you called me Valerie I wouldnt answer you. I was Val, but when I got older I got soooo tired of getting Beth, when I told someone my name over the phone. Val, Beth they sound identical right? I now just introduce myself as Valerie, my friends all know me as Val. ironically our tablemate on our last cruise was Valerie.

At school, I have no identity, I am ......'s mom.

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Oh! I knew there was something shopping related to tell you guys. If you're still in the market for an over-the-door hanger, Jo-Ann's Fabric & Craft store have some that are currently 50% off. They're making room for Halloween and THANKSGIVING, so this is one line they're rotating out right now.

This item has 12 pockets and an original price of $9.99. I believe it was layed out 3 rows, 4 pockets across. The pockets are mesh, too. For their Labor Day Sale (Friday - Monday), they will go to 60% off. For any of you who get their coupons in the mail, you'll see 10% off entire purchase coupon to use during the Labor Day sale, too.

SATURDAY'S DINING ATTIRE: Am I correctly recalling that on embarkation day (only), you can go to the dining room in shorts?

LOL!! Yes, you did. How cool is that?....Recently, Libby decided that she needed a more grown up name. Now, she is Eliza! LOL!!

I.....At school, I have no identity, I am ......'s mom.

Val , that is and isn't funny. This weekend I ran across a website for personalized items. They have "Mommy Cards". Yep...business cards that say "____'s Mommy".

 

[msladyg32]

Of course you can, Heather!

That's just funny. Don't all kids want to change their names at some point in their lives???

Yeah....I wanted to change my name to Roxanne because there was a popular song with that name in it...and that was a rare name to come by at the time....I loved the name and I loved the song even more...Hahaa

 

[Maggie62677]

At school, I have no identity, I am ......'s mom.

That's hilarious!

I too am known as 'Mrs. Avery's Mommy' at school and just about everyone else who know's my (almost) 4 y/o little guy.

My name is Margaret, but I hated my name (with a passion might I add) and decided when I was 8 that I was to be called 'Maggie'; to my grandmothers dismay (who is also Margaret). Now that I am 32, sometimes I wish 'my' world knew me as something more 'grown up'. To people I meet I will introduce myself as 'Margaret' those that know me just give me the 'HUH??' look.... . Maybe one day it'll catch on.....

 

[Magic3forme]

Kimberly: Sat night you will see alot in shorts in the dining room, most of the time our luggage is at our room by then. (we were able to change by then)
Pirate night is the other night that is very casual, lot of shorts there too.

 

[anewmac]

We have another newbie to our family! So I wanted to more officially welcome 2jaz to our group! 2jaz, we haven't had any other familes representing Wisconsin, so that now brings our state count up to 31 and our country count is 5!
Welcome to the newbie!!!

I can see pencils and notebooks labeled "Note to Self" being picked up now across the globe!
OH you know us so well dont you Kimberly.

This is tooooo funny. As you know, earlier today I mention Rum Cakes, and I just looked at my email and found the following message from Tortuga Rums. Get an early start if you want to! {www.TortugaRumCakes.com‏}
SWEET thank you, going to order now, those are my treats to take back to work, LOL

I just wanted to put in a quick post. I have been M.I.A. for the last few days and have about 20 pages to catch up on

This weekend we have been holding a Fundraiser/garage sale to raise money for Cancer Treatment for my aunt who was diagnosed with Gall Bladder Cancer which has quickly spread to her liver, lungs, lymphnodes and blood. As of yesterday, we had raised almost $2000.00! Today is the last day of the sale. Who would have thought that putting together a garage sale could be this exhausting? Please keep us in your thoughts as we try to reach our goal of $2500.00 by the end of the day.

Thanks all

Good luck Arin, awesome thing you all are doing!

This time, we were on an airplane with rooms (?) and I was trying to remember everything I needed to pack. They made a "last call for checked bags" and I was still scrambling. I woke up so very stressed out! Cruise planning driving me crazy much?

Laughing with you here really I am..

Yet another reason to go.......free rum!

"But why is the rum gone?" is what the employees will be asking each other after we all leave.....

::: note to self::: get to the Rum Factory BEFORE the rest of my cruise buddy's

Anyone else having trouble getting to their ressie on DCL's site?

Dangit... I want to know if they gave us the Walt Suite yet!

I do every now and then.. also get in line for the Suite LMAO

Happy Sunday... 5 weeks from today we will be on the Magic after a FABULOUS day at Castaway Cay
I love your thinking Denise

Tonya: LOVE your FE, I cheated and Tiffany did mine
Have you shared yet... Ive seen so many I cant remember LOL .. just means ya better share again LMAO

Welcome to the newest family! We are taking our kids out of school also, Matthew is in 1st Rachel in 4th, check the school calendar, our schools are closed Sept 30 AND Oct 1 for Rosh Hasannah (sp?) We will be gone 10 days and the kids miss 4 days of school
Our kids are the same grads. Im taking mine out also. Unfortunatly they dont have any schedualed time off SO ... they will be missing 10days not something I wanted to do. but they hardly ever miss. I believe P has only missed 3 days in 3yrs. So if they get huffy and puffy.. oh WELL. Ill be asking for extra work plus they will be doing their reading that time also.

I went thru my "tote" today, it has all the stuff I have been collecting, I feel good about what I have/need to get, now if I could just figure out clothes
I Keep aranging and unaranging.. I think that is what is stressing me out more LMAO

I've been sewing like a crazy woman lately! I've made Megan's pirate encounter outfit, her "Wendy" dress for Pirate night (she still refuses to be a pirate like the rest of us ), Bags with mesh bottoms for our snorkel gear, dress alterations and a few FE's

I still have quite a bit to go though, I have some dress repair, our Pirate costumes, our Pirate Night FE (but this will be the first off the list if I run out of time), some Secret Mickey Gifts, A sleeping Beauty dress - Blue not Pink! and some other odds and ends.

Tiffany

Cant wait to see some of your handy work! YOur so talanted!

We *do not* have passports. We aren't required for almost another year, and since we booked so late, we didn't even try to get one. We may do that in the next year or so just in case we need them again. My ds, though, is going into the Marines, so I guess I won't get him one.

YUP save the $$$ for DS lol. I once got "into it" with a TA when I booked our Booze cruise for E and I. I asked about needing Passports or not as we booked very last minute (2weeks LOL) and when I asked about the military discount the cruise line was offering and then she chimmed in oh well if your dh is military he has a passport... UM NO. she kept saying he has to he travels the world doesnt he.. YES. well then he has a passport.. UMM NO.. he is part of the military they are exempt from needing passports. We went back and forth on this issue.. I finally told her look lady, we have been married for 10years HE would know if HE had a passport and he doesn. nor has he EVER needed it.. SUffice to say.. I didnt book with her LMAO.

Shell, you and I have the same nickname. I'm Michele, but my family calls me Shel because I love the ocean, sea shells and the color blue. How cool is that.

Come on Ladies.. I say we all band together for some shopping on board and a few girlie drinks! Anything with an umbrella will do me just fine! Come to think of it.... anything at this point will do fine, I don't care if there's an umbrella! LOL

totally up for some girls night out.. in .. on?? and a drink in hand... that has to be the best way to shop!

I'm all about trying not to stress..things will get done....like everyone else said keep it simple...and most of all have fun!!! This is your vacation and having a wonderful expierience should be your #1 priority.

However, (just curious) isn't the point of signing up for the FE/SM is so that you get something ON the ship....? Kinda like you get something/ you give something...I would think that's only fair. to everyone else who signed up for these fun 'things'.....

True.. but if it cant be worked into time now..this way you get an extention of receiving fun cruise stuff. LOL

Okay...I can't resist chiming in on the name game.

Sooooo....I DID get to change my name!

HAHA love it..

OH the Name game... When My mom was going to name me she was going to name me Andria but thought oh everyone will pronounce it as An-Dray-A, so she names me Andrea (An-Dray-A) and I get called An-dri-a, Aun-dri-a, or worse.. ANDY . Hence why I go by Dray-a... or Dre. LOL At work I pick up calls from client that arent mine and get called Sandra after I say my name? lol

those cards sound great Kimberly LOL. But mine would have to say, P & J's mom and Gerry's Daughter. since she takes the boys to school for me and helps out in the class EVERYONE at school knows her... but not me lol. pretty sad I know.

FINALLY bought my camera today. Saw in Circuit City and Best buy it was on sale for $199. so I checked out B & H that Charlie sent and Amazon and got it through Amazon with free shipping (they both were cheaper!) so I got

• Canon sd1100
• Extra battery
• SD Ultra III 4G card
• dicapac

$250.17 (and to think the camera WAS Going for $249 yesterday at Best Buy and Circuit City)
So Patience is a virtue I guess I MAY BE learning that LOL

NOW to find a camcorder CHARLIE do you have any recomendations for a DVD or mini DVD or hard drive?. Seems E doesnt want to get the mini dv as he's afraid it will go hay wire and eat the tapes like our old Sharp did.

also tmrw my cruise ticker will move to only 1 month till we set sail WOOHOO.. nothing but a month for me YEAH!!!

BTW this multi-quote thing is dangerous in the wrong hands LOL

 

[Maggie62677]

SATURDAY'S DINING ATTIRE: Am I correctly recalling that on embarkation day (only), you can go to the dining room in shorts?

This weekend I ran across a website for personalized items. They have "Mommy Cards". Yep...business cards that say "____'s Mommy".

Actually, this will be our 5th DC and my DH/DS has worn dressy type (silk/linen)shorts more then pants on all the cruises. They will wear loafers, and a dress polo/short sleeve Cubavera type shirts with a dress belt. My DH is under the impression that he's on vacation and he's going to be comfortable...

Now, where exactly did you see these business cards...I have GOT to get me some of those.....

 

[rkandmjsmommy]

Kimberly: Sat night you will see alot in shorts in the dining room, most of the time our luggage is at our room by then. (we were able to change by then)
Pirate night is the other night that is very casual, lot of shorts there too.

Can I wear a tank top for Pirate night? I made all 10 of us Pirate shirts I am SOOOOOOOOOO proud of myself, they turned out GREAT, I did a tank for me and crissi's sister, I hope its not a problem, if it is I guess I will wear a sweater over it!

Drea: We are going to get along GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to write a note to the school and let them know about our trip, I will have the kids do what work that is sent!

 

[ntheory]

My name is Margaret, but I hated my name (with a passion might I add) and decided when I was 8 that I was to be called 'Maggie'; to my grandmothers dismay (who is also Margaret). Now that I am 32, sometimes I wish 'my' world knew me as something more 'grown up'. To people I meet I will introduce myself as 'Margaret' those that know me just give me the 'HUH??' look.... . Maybe one day it'll catch on.....

Ok ... so what are WE suppose to call you?? I've gotten used to your screen name of Maggie, and I think Margaret is going to freak me out.

Kimberly: Sat night you will see alot in shorts in the dining room, most of the time our luggage is at our room by then. (we were able to change by then)
Pirate night is the other night that is very casual, lot of shorts there too.

I THINK that I have Lumiere's for Pirate Night. That's going to be weird, isn't it?? We're all planning to be costumed....

::: note to self::: get to the Rum Factory BEFORE the rest of my cruise buddy's

Ummm ... you can have mine. I know I'm the minority here , but I don't drink at all.

YUP save the $$$ for DS lol. I once got "into it" with a TA when I booked our Booze cruise for E and I. I asked about needing Passports or not as we booked very last minute (2weeks LOL) and when I asked about the military discount the cruise line was offering and then she chimmed in oh well if your dh is military he has a passport... UM NO. she kept saying he has to he travels the world doesnt he.. YES. well then he has a passport.. UMM NO.. he is part of the military they are exempt from needing passports. We went back and forth on this issue.. I finally told her look lady, we have been married for 10years HE would know if HE had a passport and he doesn. nor has he EVER needed it.. SUffice to say.. I didnt book with her LMAO.

LOL! I did figure that he wouldn't need one. I also figure that this will be our last big trip with him (unless we can pull off a big WDW trip in February ....). After that, he'll have to deal with himself! LOL!!

OH the Name game... When My mom was going to name me she was going to name me Andria but thought oh everyone will pronounce it as An-Dray-A, so she names me Andrea (An-Dray-A) and I get called An-dri-a, Aun-dri-a, or worse.. ANDY . Hence why I go by Dray-a... or Dre. LOL At work I pick up calls from client that arent mine and get called Sandra after I say my name? lol

Dray - a ... Dray-a .... Gotta keep remembering that .....

FINALLY bought my camera today. Saw in Circuit City and Best buy it was on sale for $199. so I checked out B & H that Charlie sent and Amazon and got it through Amazon with free shipping (they both were cheaper!) so I got

Excellent!! Congrats on your new purchase and great price!

BTW this multi-quote thing is dangerous in the wrong hands LOL

Indeed. I think I'm a good example of *that*.l

Can I wear a tank top for Pirate night? I made all 10 of us Pirate shirts I am SOOOOOOOOOO proud of myself, they turned out GREAT, I did a tank for me and crissi's sister, I hope its not a problem, if it is I guess I will wear a sweater over it!

How cute - and how brave!! LOL!! Good for you. I wish I could do something for our whole crew, but I wouldn't even be able to please all of them. That's ok. I will take care of me and mine.

 

[nenner1]

Can I wear a tank top for Pirate night? I made all 10 of us Pirate shirts I am SOOOOOOOOOO proud of myself, they turned out GREAT, I did a tank for me and crissi's sister, I hope its not a problem, if it is I guess I will wear a sweater over it!

Pirate night is very casual. IMO you'd be fine in a tank top.
We are wearing shorts that night (and would every night probably if it wasn't discouraged.) Kimberly, I've never seen anyone at dinner in shorts, (except pirate night)...not even on embarkation day. They are pretty good with that luggage. We got ours at 1:30 right when we got to our stateroom on our last cruise.
IMO nice crisp shorts look better than some jeans/sloppy shirt stuff like we saw a lot of last time. I guess its just that we're from FL and shorts are appropriate everywhere around here....

I am going to write a note to the school and let them know about our trip, I will have the kids do what work that is sent!

I already spoke to my kids' teachers....they won't give us assignments for when they are gone...they say it is not school policy. I think that is strange...but hey...the kids are happy!

I gave in and bought my dresses last night....and a bathingsuit. I also doubled the size of the cruise pile and gathered the kids cruise clothes.
It really feels like its getting close now!!!!!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

I'm sitting here watching the Olympic Closing Ceremony. I'm recording it, so I have a late start.

Congrats to all of you who will see a milestone change in your tickers this week!! BTW, one person emailed me saying they got their GTY room assignment. So hopefully those will all be out soon!! Don't forget that if you're getting lanyards or in the FE/SM Fun, get your assigned stateroom numbers to Erik (tig9174) and Drea (anewmac)!!

Thanks for the insight everyone regarding shorts. I'm just thinking my capris may be wrinkled after being in a suitcase for a week, so I wanted to think of my options.

Tiffany and Denise, I cannot wait to see your apparel creations!!!

....Now, where exactly did you see these business cards...I have GOT to get me some of those.....

The artwork is good, imo. http://www.carrieskiddiecloset.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=MommyCards

...Come on Ladies.. I say we all band together for some shopping on board and a few girlie drinks! ....

Post your Girls' Night Out on the message boards....I'll come!

...This weekend we have been holding a Fundraiser/garage sale to raise money for Cancer Treatment for my aunt who was diagnosed with Gall Bladder Cancer which has quickly spread to her liver, lungs, lymphnodes and blood....

Arin, what a wonderful thing you're doing! I'm so sorry it's hitting so close to home though. I'll have your aunt and your family in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.

 

[pfishgirl]

See!!! I told you. Most kids *do* want to change their names at some point.

Yup, I remember telling my Mom, no one remembers my name anyway so why can't I change it

 

[anc22]

Thanks to you all for the well wishes. The fundraiser was a success and we ended up making almost $2500.00 which will put a small dent in her medical bills. Her insurance (Kaiser Permanente) mis-diagnosed her for about 5 months and once they finally got it right, they pretty much just said that there was no hope. So, my aunt decided to go to Sonoviv, a medical center in Rosarito, Mexico for treatment, the only problem, Kaiser Permanente would't pay for any of it.

On another note:

Just wondering if anyone has received a Passport Card yet? We ordered the cards for the kids, but have not yet received them.

Got my luggage tags for the Disney transfers yesterday Very exciting.
I am also "watching" a few dresses on ebay.

 

[Maggie62677]

Thanks to you all for the well wishes. The fundraiser was a success and we ended up making almost $2500.00 which will put a small dent in her medical bills.

Just wondering if anyone has received a Passport Card yet? We ordered the cards for the kids, but have not yet received them.

I am also "watching" a few dresses on ebay.

Arin: Congrats on the fundraiser...would love to donate if you are 'taking' any...have a website? This would have been my 3rd Breast Cancer 3 Day walk in October (walk 60 miles in 3 days and raise funds for BC), but I am unable to walk this year due to being pregnant. I am a HUGE cancer advocate (GM and MIL have both suffered from BC and my GF and FIL both passed from colon cancer) so I like to help out whenever a 'friend' is in need. Also, not sure about the passport card but our passport book for Aves took only 3 1/2 weeks...how long ago did you apply for them? Oh, and BTW - hope we're not bidding on the same dresses! Happy bidding!!

I'm just thinking my capris may be wrinkled after being in a suitcase for a week, so I wanted to think of my options.

Post your Girls' Night Out on the message boards....I'll come!

Kim: I LOVE my capris for cruising...it's the best of both worlds...pants/shorts! I'm bringing several so you wont be alone if you decide to wear them! Also, thanks again for the website link - I'm definately going to have to get some of those cards! Oh, and you can also count me in for the Girls Night Out....I'm so there!

Pirate night is very casual. IMO nice crisp shorts look better than some jeans/sloppy shirt stuff like we saw a lot of last time. I guess its just that we're from FL and shorts are appropriate everywhere around here....

I have to second this...Pirate night is defiantely casual...you can find pirates of ALL ages...I think this is what makes it so much fun! A tank top would definately work...if you're uncomfortable a cardigan would be the best thing...trust me there are no rules! I also agree that nice crisp shorts are MUCH better then some of the jeans/t-shirts I've seen at dinner...

Ok ... so what are WE suppose to call you?? I've gotten used to your screen name of Maggie, and I think Margaret is going to freak me out.

You all should call me Maggie! No freakin' anyone out on this cruise!!! BTW - on Pirate night it doesn't matter where you are dining (well, maybe in Palo is does) but trust me you wont be alone if you are dressing up!