First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[chirurgeon]

I just wanted to make sure, will there be a Pirates of the Caribbean Party on our cruise? I need to make a costume if there is one. And I might just get it made for Halloween if I need one.

Kim

 

[winotracy]

I just wanted to make sure, will there be a Pirates of the Caribbean Party on our cruise? I need to make a costume if there is one. And I might just get it made for Halloween if I need one.

Kim

Yes, there will be a Pirates in the Caribbean Deck party on our cruise

 

[chirurgeon]

Thanks Tracy. I better get sewing.

Kim

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Okay...I've hit a snag.

At DD's band meeting last night we found out that their annual trip is going to be May 20-25, 2008. They are going to a big music festival in San Francisco. If DD goes on the cruise with us, she would miss almost two weeks of school! I really don't think her teachers would go for that. I asked her what she would do if she had to choose between the two and she said this could be her last year of band (because she wants to take some other electives) and she would prefer the band trip over the cruise because she'd be with all her friends and has always wanted to go to SF. So now I'm torn -- do we go with the all or none strategy, do I bring DS but not DD, do I leave both kids at home? I was so afraid of something like this when I saw the podcast cruise was during the school year.

I think we're going to sit down together and have a little family conference about this. Wish me luck in getting it resolved.

 

[DVCsince02]

Good luck Lisa. I hope you can still come, but understand your situation.

Maybe you can do that couples vacation after all?!?!?

 

[MenashaCorp]

So now I'm torn -- do we go with the all or none strategy, do I bring DS but not DD, do I leave both kids at home? I was so afraid of something like this when I saw the podcast cruise was during the school year.

I think we're going to sit down together and have a little family conference about this. Wish me luck in getting it resolved.

DD - To SF
DS - Locker
Calypso - Meetcha at the bar...

 

[scarlett873]

Couples vacation sounds fabulous to me!!

Good luck with the decision...I know it won't be an easy one...

 

[ADP]

Fingers crossed you can make it Lisa. We want you to come as well, but understand it's a family decision.

 

[kab407]

Okay...I've hit a snag.

I think we're going to sit down together and have a little family conference about this. Wish me luck in getting it resolved.

Good luck Lisa!!!

 

[SamIAm21]

On a four day cruise, how formal is the formal night? On the Magic, we went full tilt, full length dresses, suits, etc. But, I've heard it's a wee bit more relaxed on a four day cruise. Could I get away with just bringing a regular cocktail dress rather than full length formal gown? Just "Wonder-ing".

 

[aGoofyMom]

Thanks Tracy. I better get sewing.

Kim

You & me both! Glad I bought the patterns when making my P&PP costume last year!

 

[Madi100]

Okay...I've hit a snag.

At DD's band meeting last night we found out that their annual trip is going to be May 20-25, 2008. They are going to a big music festival in San Francisco. If DD goes on the cruise with us, she would miss almost two weeks of school! I really don't think her teachers would go for that. I asked her what she would do if she had to choose between the two and she said this could be her last year of band (because she wants to take some other electives) and she would prefer the band trip over the cruise because she'd be with all her friends and has always wanted to go to SF. So now I'm torn -- do we go with the all or none strategy, do I bring DS but not DD, do I leave both kids at home? I was so afraid of something like this when I saw the podcast cruise was during the school year.

I think we're going to sit down together and have a little family conference about this. Wish me luck in getting it resolved.

Oh, Lisa, that's a hard one. I understand your DD's choice, but hate for them to have to miss. And, you definitely can't miss the cruise. And, it's hard for DS to have to miss the cruise and not get any trip. Let us know what you decide. Good luck!!!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Thanks everybody! I'm sure we'll get this worked out. For now I think we will just sit tight as the school year is so new (this is only the second week) that DD's teachers really don't know her well enough to decide whether or not it's even feasible for her to miss that many days. I'm hoping we can work some magic and she'll be able to take both trips....if not, DS can decide whether or not he'd like to cruise without her. If he doesn't, then I'm sure we'll find a way to make it up to him. Gosh -- wouldn't it be just awful if DH and I were forced to go without the kids?

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Wow, LLL, tough one.
Is there something else that DS would like to do other than the cruise? Do you have someone that can come look after them whilst you're gone on the cruise? I'd miss meeting your DS (still have to ask him for his autograph!), but it would be easiest on them if there was something special he'd like better. If not, how would his sister feel to be the only one not going?

 

[cocowum]

Okay...I've hit a snag.

At DD's band meeting last night we found out that their annual trip is going to be May 20-25, 2008. They are going to a big music festival in San Francisco. If DD goes on the cruise with us, she would miss almost two weeks of school! I really don't think her teachers would go for that. I asked her what she would do if she had to choose between the two and she said this could be her last year of band (because she wants to take some other electives) and she would prefer the band trip over the cruise because she'd be with all her friends and has always wanted to go to SF. So now I'm torn -- do we go with the all or none strategy, do I bring DS but not DD, do I leave both kids at home? I was so afraid of something like this when I saw the podcast cruise was during the school year.

I think we're going to sit down together and have a little family conference about this. Wish me luck in getting it resolved.

Wow Lisa, that is a tough one. I hope you can resolve in a way that makes everyone happy.

BTW: How's your DMIL doing?

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Wow, LLL, tough one.
Is there something else that DS would like to do other than the cruise? Do you have someone that can come look after them whilst you're gone on the cruise? I'd miss meeting your DS (still have to ask him for his autograph!), but it would be easiest on them if there was something special he'd like better. If not, how would his sister feel to be the only one not going?

My mom and dad live just a few blocks away and would be more than happy to watch the kids for me. So that part is no problem. I think DD would be okay with not going because she's got the band trip to look forward to. I'm not sure what would make DS happy but feel almost certain it would involve multiple opportunities to make it up to him!

Wow Lisa, that is a tough one. I hope you can resolve in a way that makes everyone happy.

BTW: How's your DMIL doing?

Thank you for asking, Alicia

She's not doing too well. They moved her out of the Critical Care Unit yesterday, but brought her back today. She still has an irregular heatbeat, fluid build up in her lungs (and everywhere else too from the visible swelling), and has not been able to eat or drink anything for almost a month now. We have one good day, then two bad days...and I'm afraid she may not ever fully recover from this.

 

[froggy5657]

How old are your Daughter and Son?

I am sure it will all work out.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

How old are your Daughter and Son?

I am sure it will all work out.

They will be 16 & 14 when the cruise rolls around.

 

[cocowum]

Thank you for asking, Alicia

She's not doing too well. They moved her out of the Critical Care Unit yesterday, but brought her back today. She still has an irregular heatbeat, fluid build up in her lungs (and everywhere else too from the visible swelling), and has not been able to eat or drink anything for almost a month now. We have one good day, then two bad days...and I'm afraid she may not ever fully recover from this.

She'll be in our prayers.

 

[kab407]

Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and MIL.

I'm glad that you have some options with your son and daughter. There is a moogeetoe waiting on the Wonder with your name on it!