Geeks go for broke! Updated 2/17: Wrap-up

[Tink rules]

The view from the room....nice, huh? If you stand on your tiptoes you can see the harbor.

Hey Erica... isn't that considdered an obstructed porthole room???

 

[nomadic]

hahaha...this is brillant! Can't wait until your cruise acutally starts!!

ps--its okay, i'm an overplanner too, and am on meds

 

[zweihund]

Hey Erica... isn't that considdered an obstructed porthole room???

That's the first thought that came to mind when we opened the drapes, actually!

hahaha...this is brillant! Can't wait until your cruise acutally starts!!

ps--its okay, i'm an overplanner too, and am on meds

Thanks!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Erica! Congrats on getting all of your ressies! Your Miami hotel looks Floradish - too bad about the neighborhood. We're on vacation with the first little family of "was going to be a cruise-ers" - Mark and Lindsay and our grandbabies - Disneyland or bust! We'll be there Sunday - my birthday!

 

[zweihund]

Hi Erica! Congrats on getting all of your ressies! Your Miami hotel looks Floradish - too bad about the neighborhood. We're on vacation with the first little family of "was going to be a cruise-ers" - Mark and Lindsay and our grandbabies - Disneyland or bust! We'll be there Sunday - my birthday!

Happy Birthday!!!!

Well, I don't really have much of an update. Sarah has had a super busy week, and Mat (in typical man fashion) cannot for the life of him remember what excursions they have decided upon. I THINK she was booking at midnight but I have no idea what she got or what they are doing, or even if she booked anything.

It's tough when you live in two different countries!

At any rate, I believe we are going to be alone on our excursions in Cozumel, but they MAY be joining us at Rum Point beach in Grand Cayman. We'll still see plenty of each other, thought, because we are all short excursion kind of people!

I did end up selling our old camera case on ebay, and have been on the lookout for a new case that will fit our current digital. I also got a 2GB SD card for the camera for (get this) ELEVEN DOLLARS. Including shipping. I got it on amazon.com from someone who listed it as "bulk" but it is legitimate! I already tested it and it works just fine. Same brand as our 1GB card. So we now have the ability to take about a million photos.
And believe me, I probably will.

Hmm. Wonder if any amazon sellers have bulk underwater camera housings?
ETA: the answer is no. Ah well. Ebay it is.
ETA again: Camera case purchased from ebay. Figured I might as well.

So, one thing is off the list (make that two now). Still have to get Lionel a new suit, and some new ties. Perhaps a July 4th weekend trip to Burlington might remedy that, I bet they'll have some great sales! Maybe I'll manage to find a dress there that does not look like a paper sack. I guess a girl can dream.

 

[zweihund]

Ok, I have made contact.

Mat and Sarah have booked excursions! Some same, some not. Sadly, the reservation engine was giving lots of folks grief on Saturday night, our beloved Canadian included. She did not secure brunch. However, we plan to send Mat and Lionel to Rockin Bar D to remedy the situation so we can all brunch together. Currently, we are having romantic dinners at Palo seperately.

On CC Day #1, we are all just chillin' together. We have Palo Dinner.
On Sea Day #1, we all have assorted spa appointments, and Lionel and I are having romantic tea alone.
On Cozumel Day, we are all doing the Eco Park and Snorkel. I changed our time from 10:45 to 12:45 because the first time slot was already gone.
On Grand Cayman Day, we are shopping together in the afternoon. Lionel and I will be at Rum Point Beach on our own. I think Mat and Sarah have Palo in the evening? Not sure.
On Sea Day #2, we will HOPEFULLY all have brunch together.
On CC Day #2, we are chillin' and they are snorkelling with the seahorses. We'll meet for lunch at Serenity Bay and chill together for the rest of the day.

All in all, I think we'll get to have lots of time with our friends while still having some quality alone time. Everything worked out very nicely!

And now? I must find a fish extender. Ebay, here I come!

 

[mousemom11]

ps--its okay, i'm an overplanner too, and am on meds

OMG! Just discovered this thread and am loving it. Let me introduce myself.

Hi, I'm Becky, and I'm an Obsessive Compulsive Overplanner with a Passporter Addiction Living a Better Life Through Calming Medications. As you can see below, our trip isn't for another 16 months and I am already reading, tabbing, cross referencing, researching the internet on shore excursions, addicted to DIS boards, and Completely Unproductive at work as I read up on WDW and DCL.

However, because we are surprising our DD's with the cruise portion of the trip, I have to hide my DCL Passporter until after the girls have gone to bed. They can't figure out why Mom tries to hustle them off to bed at 4 pm (it's night-time SOMEWHERE in the world, right?).

Anyhoo, thanks for the laughs and the group therapy. May we never be cured!!!

Becky

 

[Disneygrl36]

Plans are looking good Erica....I like the balance of alone/together time you have planned.
Now what the the important plans.......you know the ones I mean right?

 

[zweihund]

OMG! Just discovered this thread and am loving it. Let me introduce myself.

Hi, I'm Becky, and I'm an Obsessive Compulsive Overplanner with a Passporter Addiction Living a Better Life Through Calming Medications. As you can see below, our trip isn't for another 16 months and I am already reading, tabbing, cross referencing, researching the internet on shore excursions, addicted to DIS boards, and Completely Unproductive at work as I read up on WDW and DCL.

However, because we are surprising our DD's with the cruise portion of the trip, I have to hide my DCL Passporter until after the girls have gone to bed. They can't figure out why Mom tries to hustle them off to bed at 4 pm (it's night-time SOMEWHERE in the world, right?).

Anyhoo, thanks for the laughs and the group therapy. May we never be cured!!!

Becky

Hello, fellow obsessive compulsive planner! It's good to be among friends here at the DIS, isn't it?

Plans are looking good Erica....I like the balance of alone/together time you have planned.
Now what the the important plans.......you know the ones I mean right?

I have NO IDEA what you are talking about......

 

[anc22]

Did you find a F.E. on Ebay yet? That is where I bought mine and I love it!

 

[zweihund]

Did you find a F.E. on Ebay yet? That is where I bought mine and I love it!

Arin! I love your FE too
I've been watching ebay, but so far nothing has grabbed me as "the one" - I think FE hunting is kind of like looking for the perfect wedding dress.....I did PM the seller who made yours and also another seller who was recommended, because Lionel and are are holding out for Lilo and Stitch if we can get it. If not? Crunch time at the last minute

In other news, my new underwater camera case arrived today! I'd take a picture of it, but that seems kind of lame. So, I will link to it instead, which is only slightly less dorky:

Naturally, I got a better deal than this, but amazon has the best links.

Not much other news, just sitting around wondering why it isn't Friday yet. Why do I have to work? I need to find some way to be a full-time cruiser. Samantha Brown, I am coming for your job! Watch out!

 

[chepic]

Not much other news, just sitting around wondering why it isn't Friday yet. Why do I have to work? I need to find some way to be a full-time cruiser. Samantha Brown, I am coming for your job! Watch out!

I think we all want her job!!! How does one get that job anyway....I think that YOU could definitely handle the written part of that job....I think a visual trippie from you would be a hoot....get on that...tape yourself this trip and put it on you tube and then we can pressure the travel channel to hire you to replace her...she gets on our nerves around here anyway!! Big question....do you look o.k. in a 2 piece....I have seen her on occasion put one on.

che

 

[Mozart]

...tape yourself this trip and put it on you tube and then we can pressure the travel channel to hire you to replace her...she gets on our nerves around here anyway!! Big question....do you look o.k. in a 2 piece....I have seen her on occasion put one on.

che

You dare to speak poorly of the goddess Samantha?

I consider Samantha a part of my family. You speak ill of Samantha, you speak ill of me.

I shall not forget this travesty!

 

[chepic]

You dare to speak poorly of the goddess Samantha?

I consider Samantha a part of my family. You speak ill of Samantha, you speak ill of me.

I shall not forget this travesty!

OOOO Mozart....you misconstrude my speech. I speak poorly of Goddess Samantha for my tongue speaketh out of jealousy!! I humbly beg forgiveness to you and all Goddess Samantha lovers everywhere.


How's that Erica....do you think you could use something like that in one of your episodes?!?!?!?!

Cheryl

 

[podsnel]

Arin! I love your FE too
I've been watching ebay, but so far nothing has grabbed me as "the one" - I think FE hunting is kind of like looking for the perfect wedding dress.....I did PM the seller who made yours and also another seller who was recommended, because Lionel and are are holding out for Lilo and Stitch if we can get it. If not? Crunch time at the last minute

In other news, my new underwater camera case arrived today! I'd take a picture of it, but that seems kind of lame. So, I will link to it instead, which is only slightly less dorky:

Naturally, I got a better deal than this, but amazon has the best links.

Not much other news, just sitting around wondering why it isn't Friday yet. Why do I have to work? I need to find some way to be a full-time cruiser. Samantha Brown, I am coming for your job! Watch out!

I completely agree!!! I have been waiting and watching for months on ebay looking for just the right one....hope we don't fall in love with the same FE!!!
It kind of IS like buying a wedding dress, only for mine, 4 people need to fit in it!
Ellen

 

[tinkerbell34]

Arin! I love your FE too
I've been watching ebay, but so far nothing has grabbed me as "the one" - I think FE hunting is kind of like looking for the perfect wedding dress.....I did PM the seller who made yours and also another seller who was recommended, because Lionel and are are holding out for Lilo and Stitch if we can get it. If not? Crunch time at the last minute

If I may be so bold, I would recommend graddysmommy on ebay. She does wonderful custom FE's. Just look under the ones that look like pirate and princess minnie/ mickey. It will say custom FE. She did a wonderful one for our family with Dale, Tinkerbell, Lightening Mcqueen, Pocohantas, Grumpy, and Sailor Mickey. It has all of our names on it, favorite colors, and is B-E-autiful! Just a humble suggestion.

 

[mousemom11]

The seller's id is gradysmommy. She does cute FE's.

 

[jollytammy]

I got my FE from her, and it was lovely. You could email her and see if she'd do one like you want. She does wonderful work!!!

 

[zweihund]

I have contacted her, thanks! The best thing is.....she's on this cruise too! She can stroll down the halls and see all of her handiwork

 

[tinkerbell34]

I have contacted her, thanks! The best thing is.....she's on this cruise too! She can stroll down the halls and see all of her handiwork

Does that mean you can save on shipping? hehe