Halloween on Oct. 31, 2002 Wonder?

[jmalk]

I haven't been around the boards for awhile, I've been very busy. I am getting my kitchen remodeled, taking on new job duties, plus I have a new beau. So between painting, studying, and dating I have barely had time to work on our costumes, let alone spend time on the boards. What a wonderful problem to have eh? So now I'm waiting for the floor and countertops. I should be studying, but here I am.
Got our cruise docs, cant wait to go! Just need a few days to whip up the costumes, we should be all set! The kids still don't know, I'm pretty proud of myself for keeping the secret. I do have to get all their homework assignments from their teachers before we go. One more thing for the list. Whoo!
I did get glow necklaces for us all. How cool will we all look. By the way Shari, I found catch a bubble in 6-packs at Costco, but I forgot how much they were. I can check if you like. Just think, I'll see you all soon.

 

[taswira]

<B>jmalk</B> - I am SO GLAD to see you post! I was seriously beginning to worry. We all need a break from the boards now and then (more than we care to admit!), but things <I>can</I> happen, so when someone is absent even a few weeks, it starts curious minds working overtime. Yes - the new boyfriend is PLENTY reason enough not to hang out on the DIS! Since if I am not on a photo shoot or safari, my other work is rather dull and involves being at a computer, I am sort of always checking in unless I am travelling.

I can't wait to see your costumes! Those are the disposables, right? I am torn in all directions over what to be - with my nephew telling me to be Gothic, my sister saying to be something Disney, DH saying "<I>Wear something you already have!</I>," and me wanting to wear something that is not too hot or heavy. I was going to get something here in ID, but that would mean hauling it to FL. Ah, decisions, decisions . . . But I LOVE Halloween! The necklaces sound great! My sister said she saw the Catch-A-Bubbles there in Daytona Beach, so I shouldn't have a problem getting them.

Can't wait to see everyone!

 

[kimber79]

Hi jmalk!

Good to hear from you again! Wow, you are sure a busy gal!! And to have a new boyfriend.............what a lucky gal you are. I have given up hope on ever having a new boyfriend in my life But hey, single isn't so bad!! Glow necklaces are lots of fun, that is very nice of you. Good luck on finishing your kitchen, I hope everything goes well.

 

[jmalk]

Well, the disposable costumes were three ideas ago. I'm currently in a "girl group" mode, but we'll see how that works out. Its difficult since the kids don't know we're going and my daughter thinks she's too grown up to dress up. It's funny, I don't think you're ever too old.

Thanks for the good wishes. And Kimber79, these things happen when you least expect them. By the way, what part of Michigan are you from?

Well, I better get started on the costumes, there are only five weeks left, and I'll probably go through six more ideas by then. If you don't hear too much from me, don't worry. But I will try to check in from time to time, and I'll see you at 3:00

 

[Simba Sarah]

Hey! We got our docs a few days ago....the excitement is building! Oh, and we have decided on our costumes...everyone will have to wait and see...but we are going for the best Disney costume category!!!! Hope everyone is doing well!!!

~Sarah and Matt

 

[taswira]

<B>rere</B> - Any luck finding your lost Disney Dollars?

<B>Kim</B> - Remember to keep working on convincing your family how much FUN it will be to be a bag of M & M's!

<B>jmalk</B> - Girl group? That brings back memories! Waaaay back when . . I sang and played electric bass guitar in an all-girl pop rock group. I left the group in '68. Here we are in 2002. Boy, do I feel OLD!!!

<B>Sarah</B> - Good to see you posting again! I wonder what the prizes are in the costume contest?

So does anyone NOT have their docs yet?

 

[rere]

Hola Tas....

Disney Dollars are long gone....I'm hoping that it is because someone needed them at the time, more than my niece and Godson did. I have replaced theirs and can't wait to watch them spend at the park!!!!! No costume ideas for me yet, but 2 of my friends have told me that they are all set with costumes and it's a surprise......more will be revealed..................

 

[kimber79]

Tas - I am working hard at the convincing! So far, so good! I think I have my sister convinced, and our friend I think is willing to "play along" too!

Jmalk - I am about 2 - 2 1/2 hours West of you! I live in a small village about 5 miles West of Kalamazoo. We are exactly between Detroit and Chicago!

 

[danbarbara]

Just wanted to check in...thanks for remembering me! Well, it's getting close and I am getting excited. My son (13) and
daughter (9) will be looking for friends to hook up with on this cruise!!! Hopefully it will be some of your families! Ok...now where is the picture being taken again? See you all in about a month! Barbara

 

[taswira]

Glad to see you on our thread again, Barbara!

Since we don't yet know the exact schedule for Halloween activities onboard, <font color="red">we plan to have a <B>BRIEF</B> DIS Meet at 3 p.m. at the Deck 7 Aft "secret verandah."</font> By that time everyone should have boarded and eaten and should have their Personal Navigator which will give us the schedule, yet it's an hour before the mandatory drill so shouldn't interfere with anything. The deck 7 aft verandah is not huge, but <font color="red">if everyone can have at least ONE member of the family show up there at 3, then we can choose a time for the group photo</font>. I will see if I can find out about Shutters availability after boarding. I don't think they usually open until later, but I'm sure I can find someone who can advise me of their availability.

The idea is to have Shutters take a group photo of all of us - maybe on the steps in the atrium. They will be happy to do so and there is never any obligation to buy the photo. Plus some of us can take a shot or two with our own cameras and just be missing from the picture!

We hope everyone will join us!

And Barbara - I had listed your DD as 8 but will change it to 9. There are other DISers onboard around the age of your kids. I'm sure they'll make friends!

Shari

 

[danbarbara]

My daughter's birthday is today!!! I'll get "killed" if I list her as 8 anymore!!! Thanks for the post!

 

[taswira]

H A P P Y
B I R T H D A Y
to your daughter!

I updated her age as soon as I saw your post!

She can <B><a href="http://www.primateprojections.com/travel/DISlist.html">CHECK IT OUT</A></B> !

Shari

 

[kimber79]

Hi Shari!!

My younger sister was home for the weekend, and we all went out to dinner for my grandmother's birthday last night. On the way home, we were talking about the cruise, and my mom had said, "Yeah, I was thinking it would be fun to dress up for Halloween"! I said, "I'm glad you thought that, because you are going to dress up!!!!!" This is easier to convince my family than I thought it was going to be. My baby sissy wasn't too sure about it, then mom said that and she is going to be easily convinced now that mom wants to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so excited

We will be headed to Florida in exactly one month WOOHOO!!

Talk to you all soon..........................

Kim

 

[danbarbara]

Kim, was it your family that had a 13 yo boy and a 9 yo girl in it? My son would like to talk with the 13 yo boy before the cruise (via e-mail)...if it was your family...

 

[taswira]

<B>Kimber79</B> has a 13 year old nephew. I think her friends in her group have a 9 year old DD. <B>Momto2dkids</B> has a 9 year old DD. So does <B>Ktharris</B>. There are others that are just a year or two difference. I hope I got all that right!

 

[andicat]

Hi everyone! I am just checking in and BUMPING!!! I have had computer problems again and not much spare time. This thread now has more than 3,000 page views. WOW! I hope everyone is well and happy. Maybe the seas will be calmer by the time we cruise.

 

[tinlizzy]

I have an 11 yr old and my mother is joining us. So excited to know there are kids his age and grandparents in someone else's group!!!!!!! This trip is all I can think about.........Andicat if we do get bad weather maybe we'll be lucky enough to get STUCK at Castaway Cay for an extra day!!

Liz

 

[rere]

Castawy Cay for 2 days...I would love that !!!!!!

 

[kimber79]

Hi everyone! I think mother nature is just getting all her frustrations out ahead of time so we will be assured smooth sailing!!

danbarbara - yes, I have a 13 year old nephew and an 11 year old son that are more like brothers instead of cousins! I thought my sister had him (nephew) e-mail your son, but I will have to check.

Holy cow!! I can't believe we are under 30 days now!!!!!!!!!

Have a SUPER day!

 

[danbarbara]

Thanks for the post. I will tell my son to be on the look out for an e-mail...what is his screen name so he can know to open it...