First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise Ten, Seriously Ten?!? You People Talk Too Much

[Dodie]

ATTENTION ALICIA ........see above post!!!

I'm so sorry, Alicia. I hope you'll forgive me and I sure hope I don't lose my "girl card" because of my packing light post.

 

[aspen37]

Happy Good Friday everyone
I had my LASIK surgery yesterday and happy to announce I now have 20/15 vision. I had my first post op appointment this morning - I am so relieved.... I was having nightmares about something going wrong so close to the cruise!!

We also found water shoes at Walmart - I know, very exciting

The kids are now off until Monday the 20th , I think I am going to take them to see the Hannah Montanna Movie sometime during next week so they don't drive me crazy!

That's great about the surgery!

I just cannot keep up with this thread - I have tried and tried but I fail every time. My apologies if this has been brought up before but I wanted to tell everyone who was able to get through to the call-in show - you all made me smile the entire show (posting here since the show was mostly podcast cruisers). I loved to hear from everyone and cannot wait to meet everyone next month. I've been sick this week and feel like a truck ran over me but while I was listening to the show, y'all made me forget I how awful I am feeling. I had a smile from ear to ear the entire time - you guys are awesome and I just wanted to say a big thank you for the smiles!

Also, DH was wondering if anyone here will be doing the beer tasting. He knows I won't touch the stuff but I figured there might be a few people here who would be doing the tasting.

I've been sick all week too Stacey. Today is the first day since Sunday that I feel better. I'm not falling asleep at my desk today. When I went to lunch yesterday I fell asleep for 2 1/2 hours.
I hope you feel better soon.
I was just happy that I got sick now and not in a month.

 

[Madi100]

Packing tip for the overpackers ---

REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE TO STORE ALL OF YOUR LUGGAGE IN YOUR STATEROOM! Seriously. Some of it may fit under the bed(s), but a stateroom is like a s-m-a-l-l hotel room. There's a closet and some drawers, but be cautious about how much junk you haul along.

Just sayin'...

Dodie, thanks for the reminder. I am planning on getting all of our stuff into 2 suitcases for the cruise.

 

[Madi100]

I hate all of the weather questions I see on the boards. We visit in December, and we are usually happy in shorts. But, I have a weather question Like I said above, DD is wearing mainly tanks/camis. Does it cool off a lot in the evenings that she will need to wear something over that?

 

[kab407]

I'm so sorry, Alicia. I hope you'll forgive me and I sure hope I don't lose my "girl card" because of my packing light post.

Actually consider it a female public service announcement. Should you forget something, you have an excuse to go shopping!

You earn bonus points!

 

[aspen37]

No thanx at all it was just something that has to be done!!
You guys are doind such a great job!!!!!!


We did a very great job in calling with 2 phones and then when Emiel came thru he swiched the phone to handsfree.....



Emiel is very quiet, he likes to listen to people and isn't very chattyu.
The better for me because i'm and i speak for at least 2 people


You love them, we hate them...
I would love to have no accent at all.....



Looking forward meeting you to.
Welcome on the boards and it's nice that you finaly dipped into this madness.

Hi Yvette,

I see you also live in Delft....
Maybe we can hook up this weekend have a mini-meet


By the way guys: thanx for the warm welcome!

You two crack mr up!

Afternoon everyone.

Yeah a day off work although I'm going in tomorrow to clean up some stuff. Hopefully no one will be there.

Bit of news here although I'm not sure how I feel about it. My son's in the Reserves here in Canada and just got the news yesterday that he's going to Petawawa on May 4th to start training to go to Afghanistan in February 2010 for 6-8 months. Here it's a bit different from the US in that our Reserves have a choice -- they volunteer to go. He's been in the Reserves since he was 16 (he'll be 23 in July) and he's been anxious to go for the last while. He even changed his trade to be able to go so it looks like I won't be sleeping starting next February. He's happy as a clam although when he called me he hadn't told his girlfriend yet so we'll see how that goes.

No matter how old they get you still worry about them.

Fiona

My 18 year old Stepson has been a Marine for just over a year (He actually graduated early so he could go sooner). He is currently in Japan and also is hoping to go to Afghanistan or Iraq. It's not exactly what we would like, but it is his life so we will stand behind him. Honestly, we are in awe of him and could not be more proud of his bravery.
I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers, and please thank him for his service, they are all true heroes!

They are in my thoughts and prayers!

My beer tasting event starts as soon as I get my first beer.

COME ON MAY 10TH!!

I second that.

 

[shellyminnie]

ATTENTION ALICIA ........see above post!!!

I hate all of the weather questions I see on the boards. We visit in December, and we are usually happy in shorts. But, I have a weather question Like I said above, DD is wearing mainly tanks/camis. Does it cool off a lot in the evenings that she will need to wear something over that?

On land she will be fine. However, on the ship, it is a lot cooler at night because of the wind. Make sure she has a jacket or sweater!!

 

[tickledtink33]

Packing tip for the overpackers ---

REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE TO STORE ALL OF YOUR LUGGAGE IN YOUR STATEROOM! Seriously. Some of it may fit under the bed(s), but a stateroom is like a s-m-a-l-l hotel room. There's a closet and some drawers, but be cautious about how much junk you haul along.

Just sayin'...

You are being generous Dodie.

Depending on which stateroom category you have it could be described as being like a large walk in closet.

Seriously though DCL staterooms are a bit larger than many other cruiseline staterooms. The cat 11's and 12's are about the size of other cruiseline staterooms.

I do agree with Dodie. You will have limited storage space so pack accordingly. Your luggage will usually fit under the bed unless it is really large. The cat 4-10 staterooms also have a steamer trunk with shelves. It's pretty big and can hold quite a few things. I like to bring this thing that hangs from the bar of the closet. It is made out of a canvas material and has shelves. I don't know if it was originally designed for shoes or sweaters but i like to put my undergarments and bathing suits in it. I don't like to put those things in a drawer because you never know what has been previously stored in those drawers. And I doubt they disinfect the inside of each drawer in between guests.

 

[tickledtink33]

I hate all of the weather questions I see on the boards. We visit in December, and we are usually happy in shorts. But, I have a weather question Like I said above, DD is wearing mainly tanks/camis. Does it cool off a lot in the evenings that she will need to wear something over that?

It can be chilly in the dining rooms and the theater so bring a sweater for her. It can be breezy up on the top outdoor deck in the evening but I don't remember it being cold.

 

[OKW Lover]

Hi Jeff. I've been trying to trackdown a current list of beers for the Wonder. It's a bit tuff. There is some posting on the cruise boards I've researched but you have to be careful because some are Western cruises on the Magic and feature California beers like Sierra Nevada. Here is a list that I have so far but truthfully we won't know for sure until next month.

Bottles and Cans
Amstel Light
Bass Ale
Becks
Boddingtons
Bud
Bud Light
Coors
Coors Light
Corona
Guinness (can)
Harp Lager
Heineken
Mich Ultra
Miller Light
New Castle Brown
Red Stripe
Sam Adams (Lager)
Stella Artois
Yuengling

I'm up for the New Castle Brown, Harp Lager and the Red Stripe in addition to the ones I mentioned on the draft list.

Hi Stacy. Hope you feel better.

I'm on the fence about the beer tasting. I've seen what is offered and it just doesn't do anything for me. Not that the beers are that awful, it's just I've pretty much had them. Here is what I've seen them do in the past.

#1 Kiren, Peroni, Sam Adams, Boddington's, Guinness
#2 Yuengling, Stella Artois, New Castle, Bass Ale, Harp Lager

I'm sure something different could be offered. I'll have to see a show of hands if there is more interest in the beer tasting. Maybe we'll have to put something together as a contrast to the martini and wine tastings.

Tell DH I definately plan to get the refillable 22 oz beer mug for $14.95. Refills are $4.89 and that includes the 15% gratuity. Basically you get 22oz for the same price as 16oz plus you get to keep the mug at the end of the trip.

I'd be interested in a beer tasting too.

My 18 year old Stepson has been a Marine for just over a year (He actually graduated early so he could go sooner). He is currently in Japan and also is hoping to go to Afghanistan or Iraq. It's not exactly what we would like, but it is his life so we will stand behind him. Honestly, we are in awe of him and could not be more proud of his bravery.
I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers, and please thank him for his service, they are all true heroes!

Thanks to your stepson for his service. We appreciate it.

 

[kimisabella]

Congrats on the surgery!! And the water shoes!

Thanks - as for the water shoes, I have been looking in Target and Walmart for a few months and they weren't out yet, but today..... success!

Glad to hear your Lasik surgery went well!

Thanks!

Glad to hear everything went well Andrea. Be careful not to rub your eyes. And being spring, there is a lot of sand/salt residue on the roads. If it's real windy, it could present a problem being outside. Be careful.

Thanks George - I am just going to wear my sunglasses any time I go outside for the next week or so.

 

[OKW Lover]

And who might that be looking at the photos?

 

[Launchpad11B]

And who might that be looking at the photos?

Stalker?

 

[kimisabella]

Congrats Andrea! I wish I was a LASIK candidate. My vision is too far gone for it to be of any value.

Thanks Kathy - my mother went with me and she only had to have one eye done - they put an orange sticker above her left eye so they knew which eye to do the procedure on..... that got me a little worried
But, it all turned out well

yay! glad it went well!

Thanks!

Glad to hear your surgery went well!!

Thank you

That's great about the surgery!

Thanks!

 

[cocowum]

ATTENTION ALICIA ........see above post!!!

I'm so sorry, Alicia. I hope you'll forgive me and I sure hope I don't lose my "girl card" because of my packing light post.

No worries Dodie. If necessary, I'll make room in the stateroom by putting Paul in the hallway!

Actually consider it a female public service announcement. Should you forget something, you have an excuse to go shopping!

You earn bonus points!

Did someone say shopping?...

 

[Madi100]

On land she will be fine. However, on the ship, it is a lot cooler at night because of the wind. Make sure she has a jacket or sweater!!

It can be chilly in the dining rooms and the theater so bring a sweater for her. It can be breezy up on the top outdoor deck in the evening but I don't remember it being cold.

Thanks! She does have a white sweater to wear over her dress, and she has a little jacket that she oftens wears over tanks so she can wear them to school. I'm just not sure she wants to carry those all over the parks.

 

[firsttimemom]

Happy Good Friday everyone
I had my LASIK surgery yesterday and happy to announce I now have 20/15 vision. I had my first post op appointment this morning - I am so relieved.... I was having nightmares about something going wrong so close to the cruise!!

We also found water shoes at Walmart - I know, very exciting

The kids are now off until Monday the 20th , I think I am going to take them to see the Hannah Montanna Movie sometime during next week so they don't drive me crazy!

Congrats! You're braver than I am!!

 

[cocowum]

WOOHOOO!!!! OUR CRUISE DOCS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED!!!!!!​

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[Launchpad11B]

WOOHOOO!!!! OUR CRUISE DOCS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED!!!!!!​

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Good news hot momma!

 

[georgemoe]

My beer tasting event starts as soon as I get my first beer.

With us it's not an event.