EBPC December 9, 2012!!! PART 2

[LindaBabe]

LESS than two weeks left!

. . . I still have a ton left to do, I feel like I am going to have a few late nights coming up! I can't believe we only have one weekend left between now and when we fly to LA. It became real when I said goodbye to the kids and Luke said to me, " Next time I see you, it will be in LA." So excited!

Sounds like you ACCOMPLISHED a ton over the long weekend!

We'll be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary on Dec. 13. We met at Epcot, got engaged in the Magic Kingdom, got married at Disney's Wedding Pavilion, had the reception at the Polynesian luau and honeymooned at Port Orleans French Quarter. So, we figured it's about time we celebrate an anniversary with our first Disney cruise.

That's pretty exciting history! Were you both Cast members or just tourists who happened to be in the right place at the right time to meet?

Finished my trip scrapbook for October's trip last night - whew. So I can tidy all the scrappy stuff away. Packing is staged on the spare bed - packing will be accomplished this week - fortunately, I don't have to try to pack two children into my suitcase! Although I must say Dimples' clothing does take up some room. Tree is up and decorated. Last shopping trip today, after the gym.

Happy Day, all!

 

[Relaxin']

When are we going to get our room assignment? I rushed onto the computer this morning hoping and no luck.

Yesterday was a very busy day cleaning the house and decorating. The biggest part was cleaning the basement that we call my DS's Man Cave. I had not been down for a while, and things have gotten out of control. Camping gear, boxes from when he lived on campus at school, just stuff laying all over. That was a morning chore, but it is done now. I was able to get to the suit cases to bring them upstairs and ready to pack next weekend.

 

[4everluvDisney]

Well, we are home from New Jersey. Had a great time with my family over Thanksgiving....yummy food, black friday shopping, trip to New York City, but now I am starting to panic . We fly out in 4 days for San Francisco and I haven't started to pack. That is on todays to do list. Once that is done I will feel much better although there is still a ton of stuff to do before we leave. I don't think there will be much sleep in my near future....

 

[BethC1952]

Good morning, fellow cruisers! I am FINALLY ready to be in "cruise mode". The baby shower gift is done, and here's a picture just because I'm fairly pleased with everything but the hat LOL!!

I may have already posted this, but I'm getting very forgetful as vacation gets closer--we're celebrating our 40th anniversary (actual date is 12/30), and DH's birthday (actual date 1/7). We had planned on celebrating his retirement on this cruise, but he changed his mind and plans on working until May. I guess we'll celebrate his retirement and my birthday on the EBTA LOL!!!

I still have to do my Christmas decorating, but I did start getting organized to pack, and I finally remembered that since we're spending one night in Miami we really should make a hotel reservation! I have no idea how that got past me until yesterday, but it's taken care of now and we won't be the two old folks sleeping on the beach on 12/23.

Now I just have to finalize my flights (again, they keep changing things around) and get through the next two weeks of work and I'll be a very happy woman.

Beth

 

[WVURunner]

Well all plans are set in stone for my sister's engagement. The shirts have arrived and I have the diamond mickey ears (I had to buy them when I saw them in WDW on Sunday night)

I hope I can keep everything hidden! The ring is bought, and stage has been set! Anyone who will be around the castle at 8am-8:15ish, please feel free to come and witness it! And if you see us walking around, say Hi! Can't wait to have something to celebrate on the crusie!

Oh, honey, I hope you punched some air holes, so they can breathe!Yep, totally juvenile, but I couldn't resist .

I totally set myself up for that one! My DH would have also called me out on that! A few airholes and my sister's flight would be much more enjoyable but the overweight baggaue fees would be quite steep I'm sure.

Sounds like you ACCOMPLISHED a ton over the long weekend!

Although I must say Dimples' clothing does take up some room.

I guess I did accomplish a bit considering I wasn't home for the whole week but still wish I would have gotten more FE stuff done.

Dimples has clothes? That is wasting valuable shoe space!

I don't think there will be much sleep in my near future....

I think this is going to apply to a lot of us! either from excitement or just so much to do!

 

[Land Park Tudor]

So I've just checked the DCL site for the 10th time today and it's saying I am not able to modify my reservation at the moment...wonder if they're updating with GTY room assignments?

We can hope and keep checking. I had no problem getting into the reservations at around 6am PST, so definitely a change.

Let's all think positive that today is the day -- nothing shows up for me as of 7 a.m. PST .....

 

[skayrobe]

Beth, that is so beautiful. You did such a great job. I think that is a very lucky baby. I bet you are really happy to be finished and on to packing. Sherry

 

[skayrobe]

Wvurunner, those are the best Mickey ears ever! I hope she will wear them at sometime on the cruise so I can see them. We are wearing our Mickey Santa Hat ears to the Ornament Exchange. Maybe anyone who brings "Ears" can wear them to the Ornament Exchange. Sherry

 

[WVURunner]

Wvurunner, those are the best Mickey ears ever! I hope she will wear them at sometime on the cruise so I can see them. We are wearing our Mickey Santa Hat ears to the Ornament Exchange. Maybe anyone who brings "Ears" can wear them to the Ornament Exchange. Sherry

I will make her wear them! Got to get my money's worth out of them! DH and I also just bought Mickey Ear santa hats. I am also packing my WVU Santa hat. They will make for some great photos.

 

[dededisney]

I was wondering if anyone has heard from Julie (skoi) recently. I pm'd her to make sure she got my check for the ruins tour, but haven't heard back. Also haven't seen anything about the group brunch. Just wanted to make sure everything was ok with her.

 

[pharmjenn]

I was wondering if anyone has heard from Julie (skoi) recently. I pm'd her to make sure she got my check for the ruins tour, but haven't heard back. Also haven't seen anything about the group brunch. Just wanted to make sure everything was ok with her.

I haven't heard anything either, but our check did clear recently. I had asked here about when to expect the brunch to show up on our activities and was told by Jeff probably around 10 days prior.
Hope everything is well with her family.

 

[BethC1952]

Beth, that is so beautiful. You did such a great job. I think that is a very lucky baby. I bet you are really happy to be finished and on to packing. Sherry

Thank you! I love doing things like this. I'll be working on something (not sure what) while we're on board.

And yes, I'm happy to be on to packing. I absolutely HATE packing, but it's a lot cheaper than buying everything new when we get to our destination!

Beth

 

[JessicasMom]

Good morning, fellow cruisers! I am FINALLY ready to be in "cruise mode". The baby shower gift is done, and here's a picture just because I'm fairly pleased with everything but the hat LOL!!

Love this....such a wonderful heirloom-to-be for the baby, and sure to be cherished.

 

[BethC1952]

Love this....such a wonderful heirloom-to-be for the baby, and sure to be cherished.

Thank you. My niece (the mother-to-be) still has the outfits I made for her when she was born, but most of them are lacy dresses, which won't work for her soon-to-be son!

Beth

 

[JessicasMom]

When are we going to get our room assignment? I rushed onto the computer this morning hoping and no luck.

Yesterday was a very busy day cleaning the house and decorating. The biggest part was cleaning the basement that we call my DS's Man Cave. I had not been down for a while, and things have gotten out of control. Camping gear, boxes from when he lived on campus at school, just stuff laying all over. That was a morning chore, but it is done now. I was able to get to the suit cases to bring them upstairs and ready to pack next weekend.

DH noticed that an inside category was showing again this morning, as well as changes with the O and V categories....which means DCL is definitely playing and planning . Shouldn't be long, now.

Cleaning the basement only took a morning??? Ours is so full of stuff that it didn't really get cleaned up until DH retired. The basement has been his pet project for the past several months (event though he retired 10 yrs. ago ), and it's still overflowing. We definitely need a "basement sale" next summer!

 

[dededisney]

I haven't heard anything either, but our check did clear recently. I had asked here about when to expect the brunch to show up on our activities and was told by Jeff probably around 10 days prior.
Hope everything is well with her family.

Thanks! I must have looked at my checking account right before she cashed the check, because it has cleared.

 

[mug318ca]

I spoke to my co-worker about if US dollars would be accepted or if we would need local currency for Colombia. She was unsure as she always uses local currency but said she thought US dollars would be accepted. She is going to contact her friend who lives in Caragenta and find out for us. I will post more when I know more.

I know that the greenback is welcome in Mexico, but I was Wonder-ing about Columbia.

 

[Land Park Tudor]

Let's all think positive that today is the day -- nothing shows up for me as of 7 a.m. PST .....

Just looked up our cabin assignment for OGT -- received a Cat 9D. I almost missed seeing the update b/c it didn't really stand out.

 

[abbyar]

Our IGT isn't yet displayed.

 

[jsails]

Just looked up our cabin assignment for OGT -- received a Cat 9D. I almost missed seeing the update b/c it didn't really stand out.

Does that mean you got a cabin number or just the category assignment? So excited for everyone to get cabin numbers.