feb 15, 2003 cruisers?

[2much2do]

DoctorRick,

We will want all the tips on Universal! We are heading there after the cruise. Staying at the Hard Rock! I've heard great things about it! Safe Travels.

Marti

 

[wbouse]

I feel like I am leaving late b/c we don't leave until Friday morning (thank goodness b/c I still don't have anything packed)! Safe traveling to everyone!! See you Saturday!! Wendy

 

[2much2do]

OK, Wendy, let me put your mind at ease. We leave tomorrow and while I have a stack of clothes and misc items set out, I have not actually placed anything in a suitcase. Tonight for sure! Or my family will be the one wearing the same thing the whole time we are on the ship!

 

[wbouse]

Thanks - that makes me feel much better. I usually just give my kids a list of things to put in a pile (4 shorts, 2 bathing suits, etc.) and I fill in from there. I still have plenty of time. I'm actually trying to book excursions because we can't get any of the ones we want through Disney and they don't have waitlists. They just say to check and see if there were any cancellations. Bummer to do is this way, but at least we'll get to snorkle and get to stingray city!. Wendy

 

[TeamMom011]

Marti, after the previous coffee threads with so many people questioning the legality of taking a coffee pot on board I'm living in fear of it being confiscated as contraband at the port.
If that happens, you and your coffee press will be my new best friend

As far as a meeting time/place goes, I haven't heard anything nor do I have any ideas. Do you (or anyone else) have any suggestions?

 

[Mumph39]

Safe trip to all you early birds! Enjoy the sun! We're heading out on Friday morning too - weather willing! We're mostly packed, what else is there to do in the snow?!

See you Saturday!

 

[moocow35]

I'm jealous! We are flying out on Friday morning also. So far so good on the weather for flying on Friday on the east coast. Unfortunately the rest of my family opted to fly Saturday, and it doesn't look too good.

Usually the best time for meeting is after the ressie rush, after the lifeboat drill, and somewhere at the sail away party. I'm open for suggestions. Sounds like a few of us will be crossing paths at the Dolphin discovery/mini golf. How will we recognize each other?

Back to packing!

Robin ºOº

 

[DOCTORRICK]

I just wanted to point out to everyone that my trip countdown just flipped over to 0 days!!!!!!!!!! Sorry going a little crazy!

 

[2much2do]

Congratulations DoctorRick! I'm not too far behind you! We should designate a meeting spot at the sailaway party. Is there a good place? I can't think of anywhere right now. Hmmm. Ideas from those more experienced? I know I read a thread on this, but can't remember!

 

[VJMorrell]

Hi all,

I can tell by all the posts we are getting really excited. From the past two cruises I have been on a meeting place sounds good at sail away. Although everyone wants to watch(center pool which is covered at sail away has the entertainment going on), I think the top deck is easier to find people. In the past , some people have suggested pinning a small ribbon on their shirt in an agreed upon color. At this point this is also one more thing to remember. I go for whatever is easiest.It would be fun to meet some of you on board and I am open to any suggestion.

Valerie

 

[wbouse]

I'll be the one with the tropical drink!!! Wendy

 

[TeamMom011]

Wendy lol sounds like a good way to meet friends. Just walk up to anyone with a tropical drink and say "Hi!, are you Wendy from the DIS"

How's anyone feel about maybe holding off to Sunday for the meet? I think our family will be pretty tied up during the sailaway and before. I was thinking maybe on deck 10 prior to docking at Key West. If we planned it on the port side couldn't we watch the docking?

We're cutting it down to the wire here. People (ie doctorrick and friends) are leaving SOON . Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[2much2do]

Now my count down clock is less than 24 hours! Yikes, what am I doing here at work, I've got other things to do!!! I'm taking Wendy's idea and will also have a tropical drink in my hand! As I recall I didn't like what they served at Sail away, but they look so darn festive that ya gotta have one!

On deck 10 before docking at Key West is OK by me. Thanks for stepping forward with an idea TeamMom011.

 

[wbouse]

Sounds good! I'm listening to a "tropical" cd I burned for myself and my friend who is going on Carnival at the same time - lots of Jimmy Buffet and Santana with some Beach Boys thrown in!! I'm finally starting to at least think about what to bring. I had some trouble getting in the DCL excursions, so I was working on Captain Marvin stuff on Grand Cayman - as long as the kids get to Stinray City they'll be happy! Happy packing!! Wendy

 

[2much2do]

Wendy, we are doing Captain Marvin's too. I think it is midday for just a couple of hours. How about you? The stingrays were my dd first choice of activities.

 

[wbouse]

Marti - we are doing the 10-1 trip that includes Stingray City, and snorkeling at Coral Gardens and Barrier Reef. Wendy

 

[2much2do]

We are on the 11:15 - 1:15 Sting Ray city and snorkeling. We have to be there by 10:45. My dd is so excited, but my ds is thinking he will watch from the boat! We wanted to have time for kicking around town some too. The kids want to hit the Hard Rock cafe there for a cool shirt! I am so excited!

This morning as I was buzzing around I spilled coffee my my dh tux shirt so I had to drop it off at the dry cleaners on the way to work this morning. We are staying at the airport tonight, so I only have a couple of hours to finish up after work!

I wish I had your tropical CD with me today! I'm just humming to myself and it is not quite the same!

 

[wbouse]

Well, I hope you get everything done!! Have a safe trip - see you on board! Wendy

 

[VJMorrell]

Hi,

How about Noontime Key West morning, deck 10 overlooking the Mickey Pool on Port Side?? Sounds good to me and less hectic.

I'll check back a few times before I leave tomorrow!

Valerie

 

[2much2do]

Does anyone know what time we dock in Key West?