February 03 2007 Eastern

[tjeagle]

I am in the same space you are girl!!! Can't focus even on packing! I know I amgoing to forget something important- like underwear. Better go check my suitcase!!

I left underwear, socks and PJs for last...now I can't remember who has what! All I know is everytime I open a bag I see more shoes Leah has packed for herself!!

Congrats Joksten on the Repo! My TA has a room for me....but I think the quote will be over my budget

I am really looking forward to finally meeting everyone!!

 

[weloveDCL]

Sorry, I knew it didn't sound right! (my co-workers sent me home today because I couldn't stay focused!!)

Since you cant have liquid containers in your carryones...(over 3 oz.) I figure you cant take the toiletry bag which is full of bottles etc....
I have no idea what I'm asking

i'm not taking anything over 3 oz in my carry on.. i have to find out about bringing liquor back though.. cause, i have a pool bar to stock..

there i tried to be subtle a few pages back by calling it medicine.. but, it didn't go over.. and given our collected mental state right now.. i'm not going to try to talk in code anymore either..

y'all are taking underwear?

 

[tjeagle]

i'm not taking anything over 3 oz in my carry on.. i have to find out about bringing liquor back though.. cause, i have a pool bar to stock..

there i tried to be subtle a few pages back by calling it medicine.. but, it didn't go over.. and given our collected mental state right now.. i'm not going to try to talk in code anymore either..

y'all are taking underwear?

underwear...for the kids, you know!

Yah, I can follow code when I am all there......forget the code right now!

 

[smarttm]

Hi everyone. It sounds like everyon is in last minute frenzy. I'm right there with you. DS was up every hour last night and had a fever I couldn't break. We kept him home today and threw off both mine and DH schedules. On top of it seems everytime I go away everything at work falls apart and now is no exception. I just got a call to come back into work-I stood my ground and said no. We are leaving friday am so tomorow is crunch time.

I can't wait to see you all sat. Are we in for our own wine tasting? If so, I will pick some up when we are in Orlando.

Everyone remember your deep cleansing breaths and I know we will make it to Sat.
Talk to you soon,

 

[dorabella]

I can barely contain my excitement anymore One more day of work tomorrow and then Friday I'm finishing up packing, visiting my friend who just had baby boy twins and then getting to sleep early - I have a 6:30 AM flight out of Toronto, so I'm going to be up at 4AM (why I do these things to myself I'll never know).

I'm looking forward to meeting you on on Saturday!

 

[SnowWhite2]

I received my cruise docs today. FINALLY. I need to start packing. The weather is starting to concern me. We are flying out on Friday at 4:50 pm but it is supposed to snow and freezing rain. We actually moved up a flight once and got into Orlando 12 hours before the hurricane hit so we wouldn't miss our WDW vacation. We rode out the hurricane and were at Epcot at 9am waiting for the gates to open the next morning. Maybe I'll try to get out of town earlier. Cross your fingers for us on the east coast so we can all make it down to FL.

 

[tjeagle]

I am with you worrying SnowWhite!! I didn't sleep much last night!!

I cannot believe we leave tomorrow!! AHHHHHHH! Can check in with Airtran in a few hours....

NOSNOWNOSNOWNOSNOW!
(Of course, I wouldn't mind a blizzard AFTER we leave so the kids don't miss so much school! )

I think I really overpacked! I may go through ONE MORE TIME tonight and try to take some things out!!!

2 days HLBcruisers!!!!

 

[vic32]

Good Morning and Happy Birthday to ME!!!!
Got a long list today , just errand stuff like the bank the pet store for more food. Things like that!
Going to try to relax tonight have pizza and Margaritas! At our house on your birthday you pick dinner. Normaly I would like a night out but I do believe tonight will be better at home!!

I am so excited we get to tell the kids tomorrow!!
Hey TJ I saw you on the Thanksgiving Thread!! I got my quote, hubby wants to wait and see how our first cruise is before booking a second!
Well off to shower and get the kiddos off to school!

 

[tjeagle]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICKI!!!

 

[vic32]

Thank you! Yours is right around the corner!! You all have a great day- I will chat with you all later!!!

 

[Magicbound2007]

Good Morning and Happy Birthday to ME!!!!
Got a long list today , just errand stuff like the bank the pet store for more food. Things like that!
Going to try to relax tonight have pizza and Margaritas! At our house on your birthday you pick dinner. Normaly I would like a night out but I do believe tonight will be better at home!!

I am so excited we get to tell the kids tomorrow!!
Hey TJ I saw you on the Thanksgiving Thread!! I got my quote, hubby wants to wait and see how our first cruise is before booking a second!
Well off to shower and get the kiddos off to school!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have a great day!!!!

 

[weloveDCL]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIC..

Have A Great Day... Let's Get This Thing Going.. 2 days ladies and gents..

Finish packing, and shutting down the RW...

 

[LisaPisa]

I'm still here too! Just been MIA cuz I got slammed with work on Tuesday. Imagine my dismay!

I fear I'm the last one leaving for Orlando. I'll be all by myself if I check in here Friday night, won't I? We don't leave until Sat a.m. at 7:50.

Happy Birthday Vicki! What a great b'day present the cruise will be! You sure know how to celebrate.

TJ, the weather's looking iffy for us, eh? Doesn't sound like anything that would ground planes though. Hopefully, it won't be so bad that you can't make it the airport. For what it's worth re: carry on toiletries. The 3 oz rule is the rule and I would follow it to be safe. But I just flew down to FL through BWI the beginning of the month to visit my brother and saw several people in front of me in the security line that had stuff bigger than 3 oz. Security was inspecting the items (large perfume bottles, a big bottle of shampoo are two that I saw), giving a lecture, then packing it back into their bag. It must be at their discretion. If you feel you must, it might be okay to pack those bigger than 3 ouncers. I'm going to try to squeeze by some sunblock and see what they say.

Jok - I'm PEA GREEN that once you're on ship you'll already know there's more to come. I'd go Disney cruise every year but a) our budget prevents it and b) DH likes variety in vacations. BTW, I was DYING at the minimalist amount of bags you managed to pack. Especially since you're doing BTB. Wow! All I can say!

Today, my plan is to finish up the rest of my work and start putting the humongous piles scattered all over my bedroom into suitcases. As I figured, despite my please, DH hasn't even opened his drawer of shorts and hasn't set a single stitch aside to be packed.

How can he stand it? I mean, I actually made a list for each of the 7 days and planned outfits for me and the kids. Just to make sure we at least look decent for dinners and such. Ah, men!!

EVERYBODY HEADING OUT TODAY AND TOMORROW -- HAVE SAFE FLIGHTS!! See you at 3pm on Saturday!

 

[smarttm]

Good morning to all who are left!
I'm at my last day of work and we are in the air tomorrow at 745a. Today is cruunch time. Lots to do when I get off work tonight.

VICKI-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Have a great day and enjoy the looks on the kids faces when they find out in the am. Have you decided on how to tell them yet? I hope you have pictures or video.

To all safe travels and keep you fingers crossed for good weather!

See you all soon.

 

[OKWMEMBER]

We check in on Airtran 1 1/2 hours from now. Stay with relatives in Pittsburgh tonight. fly out tomorrow. Dinner with gmark2000 and family tomorrow.

Hang in there, People!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VICKI!!!

 

[weloveDCL]

we're flying in Sat am.. we drive to b'ham, AL tomorrow to spend the night...

good am to everyone else who has arrived and yes.. safe travels everyone... and stay well..

 

[CBJHockeyNut]

Since my husband is in a meeting at work and I can't share my good news with him I thought I would share with all of you! After a stressed filled week with ways too many things to do. I just checked out reservation and we have been moved to MAIN DINING!! I can't not tell you how pleased this makes me!!

See all of you soon!

Lori

 

[joksten2000]

Did I mention that we schedule to have the inside of our house painted while we're on vacation. We did this because the paint smell will bother us. Hopefully the smell will be gone when we get back. One more day, WOW are we looking forward to this vaca. See everyone soon

 

[vic32]

THANK YOUfor the happy wishes!!!
Its been a crazy day!! But great one! Trying to get all the final packing done, play doctor with Sarah. They got little doctor kits at school!
Jacobs teacher gave me a whole homework list It will be ok!
Gotta drop off the cat, get my nails done pack some jewelry.
What do I put in the ziploc for the pillowcases for characters? Do they need o know the childs name and age?

 

[weloveDCL]

good thinking about the paint smell...

crap.. thanks for mentioning pillow cases vic.. cause i still have to get the photo mats.. same shopping center as my pedicure place..gah, i would have been so upset..if i'd forgotten those..

and btw y'all... my step daughter and husband and their just turned 5 year old daugther are coming with us.. last weekend (they live in Texas) they were having a laid back and happy occasion at a local bar/dinner/dance hall.. well there is a mechanical bull..and she and one of her cousins got on the bull together.. but, were really way to laid back.. to remain on the bull.. and in the process of falling off they bumped noggins HARD.. mel has since had a huge black eye all week..

we have had several humorous emails and convos.. about solutions.. like go for the pirate theme all week and wear the eye patch.. it's your vacation..

do a bang comb over.. etc.. the only problem is.. her husband is this huge guy.. she's real petite.. so it makes him even look all the bigger.. and of couse.. people look at her/them and assume.. "battered wife." believe me, mel would not be a victim to such a thing.. so.. jic.. y'all are wondering. that's the real story.. but, of course feel free to rib her about it..