FEBRUARY 14, 2009 (very early roll-call!)

[Jodijo]

Welcome Back aboard,
We were also on last year's President's week cruise.

This is like a big reunion! We were also on last year's President's week cruise.

We waited a little longer and booked this cruise a week after we got back.

 

[grizbuzz]

Hi there...

I have lurked on this thread for quite a while. We're onboard too. We booked this cruise while onboard last Pres. Week. I think I recognize a few names from that cruise.

Anyway...It's Me, DH, DS (11), DD (10), DD (9) and Twin DD's (20 months old)

Docs came today!

Jess

Welcome Jess!

I got an email from my travel agent indicated that she got my docs today and all is in order. So I guess we should be seeing them soon.

Hey, we were on the President's Day cruise last year, too! But it was the Wonder, not the Magic. I brought along my family and we had four cabins. I can tell you my stress level is way down traveling just with the immediate family this year.

I did a teeny bit of shopping today and got the boys a couple outfits. Somehow, this has made the task of packing seem a little more appealing. Heck, if I go and get myself some clothes, maybe I'll be ready to do it!

I can't believe it's almost cruise time!

 

[Snow What]

I did a teeny bit of shopping today and got the boys a couple outfits. Somehow, this has made the task of packing seem a little more appealing. Heck, if I go and get myself some clothes, maybe I'll be ready to do it! :

Just get yourself all new clothes and packing will be a snap! And you will enjoy it!

 

[Jennifer_W]

I got my cruise documents today! Other than that they mean I will be on the Magic in 16 days, the contents of the envelope were kind of a let-down. Not terribly exciting. In fact, the luggage tags made me kind of sad, as I knew we would only be using 1 per person, because of airline restrictions, and not the 2 per person that they gave us. What a sad, pathetic existence...sad over the luggage I cannot bring. Sheesh!

In the name game, it appears to be a tie! With "Ship of Hearts" and "Valentine's Voyage" each getting 5 votes. So use whichever you want on your door magnets.

Like you wouldn'tve been able to do that if we hadn't had a vote, right? Again, sheesh!

 

[Jodi]

Jen;

HA! You think you're pathetic, I can't even A. figure out how to make a door magnet (or a fish hangin'-thingie) & B. figure out if the luggage tags are supposed to be used when we get to port, or if they're for people whose luggage will be taken from the airport .

Double "SHEESH"!

 

[Jennifer_W]

Jen;

HA! You think you're pathetic, I can't even A. figure out how to make a door magnet (or a fish hangin'-thingie) & B. figure out if the luggage tags are supposed to be used when we get to port, or if they're for people whose luggage will be taken from the airport .

Double "SHEESH"!

You are too funny! Don't sweat the fish extender--any type of receptacle to hold mail or small goodies with a string or ribbon for hanging it off the metal fish will work just fine! Iam using a gift bag-type thing from Target, and I will put different ribbon or string on it to make it hang down lower than the string it came with. Then I can throw it away after the cruise and not have to bring it home.

As for the luggage tags, you put them on the suitcases before you get to port, and that tells the porters where/which deck to put them on, then they get further sorted to your cabin. I believe if you are doing Disney flights and transportation to the port (DCL bus), they give you different tags for that.

 

[minniemousememories]

Saturday 14 Sail Away Celebration
Sunday 15 Sea / Dis Meet 1:00 / Formal Night
Monday 16 Sea
Tuesday 17 St. Maarten /Pirates IN the Caribbean
Wednesday 18 St. Thomas/St. John
Thursday 19 Sea /Semi-Formal
Friday 20 Castaway Cay
Saturday 21

 

[Daleh]

What days do we exchange gifts? Will someone be delivering on Sat. 14th or Sat the 21st or is it just Sun thru Friday.

 

[Jodi]

ARGHHHHHH!! SO MANY QUESTIONS!!

 

[Jodi]

Saturday 14 Sail Away Celebration
Sunday 15 Sea / Dis Meet 1:00 / Formal Night
Monday 16 Sea :
Tuesday 17 St. Maarten /Pirates IN the Caribbean
Wednesday 18 St. Thomas/St. John
Thursday 19 Sea /Semi-Formal
Friday 20 Castaway Cay
Saturday 21

LOVE the summary, except MY Saturday the 21 will be:

Hey, where's the smilie with a noose?

 

[Jodi]

You are too funny! Don't sweat the fish extender--any type of receptacle to hold mail or small goodies with a string or ribbon for hanging it off the metal fish will work just fine! Iam using a gift bag-type thing from Target, and I will put different ribbon or string on it to make it hang down lower than the string it came with. Then I can throw it away after the cruise and not have to bring it home.

As for the luggage tags, you put them on the suitcases before you get to port, and that tells the porters where/which deck to put them on, then they get further sorted to your cabin. I believe if you are doing Disney flights and transportation to the port (DCL bus), they give you different tags for that.

OK, that's what I thought about the tags. Good thing I didn't throw them out!!
Note to self - buy 2 bags of some sort to hang off the fish thing...got it!!!

 

[grizbuzz]

What days do we exchange gifts? Will someone be delivering on Sat. 14th or Sat the 21st or is it just Sun thru Friday.

It will be Sunday through Friday.

 

[grizbuzz]

I was putting together the gift exchange list this afternoon. Looks like I still need cabin numbers from the following people:

Jodi (for two rooms)
lovesDCL
Daleh

Please indicate cabin number and who will be in what room with ages for the kids. I need this info ASAP.

Also, I PMed individuals the date that they are distributing gifts. Let me know if you did not get a private message from me. I will be giving out the lists of cabin numbers to distribute gifts to at the DIS Meet at 1pm on Sunday, Feb 15.

Last chance to vote on location of the DISMeet. Please follow link below and VOTE. Winner so far is Topsiders. And let us know if you will be at the DIS Meet! You don't need to participate in the gift exchange to join us at the meet, of course.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2059344

Thanks!
Jen

 

[Daleh]

Any one going to Walt Disney World before the cruise? It would be kinda nice to meet you before the ship leaves. We arrive on the 10th at Wyndham Bonnet Creek.
Dale and Ken

 

[Jennifer_W]

Any one going to Walt Disney World before the cruise? It would be kinda nice to meet you before the ship leaves. We arrive on the 10th at Wyndham Bonnet Creek.
Dale and Ken

We will be, but are planning to be totally "fly by the seat of our pants" this trip. No ADR's, not staying on property, so we get no EMH's, I tend to overplan , so promised the rest of the family I'd tone it down this time. Have fun if some of you meet up, though!

I am sooo excited to go! This weekend pretty much HAS to be THE weekend for packing here, as I will be at a scrapbook weekend the ENTIRE weekend before we leave on Tuesday, the 10th. Yes, I knew when it was when I signed up, but it has made me pack earlier than ever, which is a good thing. Plus, I figure I would be pacing the house if I was home!

 

[minniemousememories]

Jen, I cannot wait to meet you! If someone just read your post from my family, they would have thought that it was ME posting!!!!

I am on my way to a scrapbooking weekend TODAY! I'm 90% packed. Doing my best not to plan the heck out of our trip! Taking deep breaths!

 

[Jodi]

Hey Fellow Cruisers!!

Let's all wish Jen (GrizzButt ) good luck on her FIRST HALF MARATHON THIS SUNDAY!!!!

Good LUCK!!, we'll be waiting to hear how it went!

 

[Jennifer_W]

Jen, I cannot wait to meet you! If someone just read your post from my family, they would have thought that it was ME posting!!!!

I am on my way to a scrapbooking weekend TODAY! I'm 90% packed. Doing my best not to plan the heck out of our trip! Taking deep breaths!

Ha! Have a great time this weekend! I am scrapping tonight for a few hours & have nothing ready fro that, yet. GUESS what I will be scrapping next weekend??? My ENTIRE WDW trip from last year beacuse I have not done anything yet!!!

Can't wait to meet you, too! I think you have to be a bit OCD to enjoy the DIS, don't you?

Jen (Grizzbuzz) GOOD LUCK ON YOUR HALF MARATHON!!! Just THINK of how many Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars you can eat after THAT!?!

Motor on, Jen!

 

[Snow What]

Good Luck, grizbuzz! (3 cheers!)

I have to let you guys know that I am a little intimidated by you runners....being in good shape and all. I'm going to feel uncomfortable in my bathing suit around you guys!

 

[grizbuzz]

Good Luck, grizbuzz! (3 cheers!)

I have to let you guys know that I am a little intimidated by you runners....being in good shape and all. I'm going to feel uncomfortable in my bathing suit around you guys!

Thanks for all the good wishes!

To set the record straight, I don't think anyone has ever been intimidated by my athletic prowess, nor am I a bathing beauty. That's the crazy thing about running...anyone can do it. Just takes setting the goal and doing the training (and training and training...). I am S-L-O-W and you'd never guess I ran by looking at me. Check out the WISH threads. I think you'll see a lot of "ordinary" people who just decided to take on a challenge and get more healthy.