Jan 3, 2004 Magic Cruise

[princessdaisy]

Geeezzzz, I haven't even tried to pack....don't know what I should pack for the after cruise part in DW...sweaters and shorts? heh,heh!

Can't wait for January! We get in on Jan 2nd and stay at Embassy Suites that night...

 

[minimahaki]

Were getting in on Jan 2 also but were staying at the Ramada. Where is Embassy Suites located?
Lauretta

 

[LVTravel]

Carolyn, poor girl! "still using all of our shorts and shirts" That's what you get for living in warm, sunny Florida. I would venture a guess that you aren't in those shorts now though. Weather.com says it is about 50 degrees there now.

Lauretta, the Embassy Suites are about 1 mile from the airport and is located at 5835 T.G. Lee Blvd. which is off Fl 436 (the road out of the airport. Which Ramada? Their web site shows many in Orlando area but none near the airport. The closest to the airport that I can find is quite a distance.

Jo. I am from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Never been to NE (Nebraska?) in my life. Did DH also attempt to get in the mood by having one?

 

[Jeanny]

hey Carolyn~
we're going to have a heat wave up here next week... starting out in the 30's, getting up to the 40's, with rain on Xmas Eve and maybe Xmas day... that's ok, at least it won't be snowing (like last year) or really cold (the kind where it hurts to breathe!!)..

I have my small suitcase kind of packed.. but I have to move it before I break my foot on it when I walk around the front of my bed!! Wouldn't want that!!! I have to get my larger suitcase down and transfer everything in.

Two weeks from right now, (hopefully) I will be ON the plane somewhere over LVT's house!! Watch for me.... I'll ask the pilot to dip the wing! LOL

Saturday, 1/3, I think I'll wear one of my Dean T-shirts (the college where I work)... that way you guys can all see me first and yell "HEY--JEANNY!! IS THAT YOU?????"

 

[poopie]

packed, it was easy I just washed the dirty clothes from the last trip and therw them back in the suitcase.

I am worried about leaving my dress up clothes behind.

I have the garmet bag packed with shoes and snorkel gear but the actual garmets are hanging in my closet in a dust cover, I ope in my excitement to leave I don't just grab the garmet bags as is an run out the door. I'd better tie a note around the handle so I remember.

Wow 2 weeks from today I leave for the airport.

 

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, won't do any good to dip the wings at us here in Maryland as we will already be at the Orlando Embassy Suites within 14 days from now. We are due to arrive at the airport in Orlando by 1:00 PM on the 2nd. Actually by the time you cross Maryland in 14 days I should already have had about 3 drinks at the Manager's reception at the hotel. Boy am I going to have a good time.

I'll be looking for the Dean College T-shirt at the check-in lines. What color is the shirt and how do I see the logo unless there is one on the back? Most people are facing the check-in counters and we can't see their faces.

I'll be at the Castaway Club check-in line and then onto the ship.

 

[Jeanny]

that's right LVT, I forgot you're leaving a bit before us... well, we'll dip at your house any way!! we get into MCO around 8pm and will walk over to the Hyatt.

Jacqui is a Castaway Club member, so I assume, at least at this point, we too may be in that line.

I'll probably have on my red Dean shirt on. it has a big bulldog with "Beware of Danger" on the back and Dean Dog Pound on the front... My Men's Basketball Coach designed it for his team.

Long range forcast on www.accuweather.com looks good for down there... let's hope it stays that way.

 

[brack]

I saw the magic in port today. Just think ... after it pulls out this afternoon it will leave only one more time without us on board!

My DW says that I am obsessed. I even dreamed about the cruise last night (it was a crazy dream but I won't bore you with it) Needless to say I agree with her.

Hope everyone is well. Stay that way and we'll see soon.

 

[cjsmith]

This "poor girl" has stil been wearing her shorts!!!!
It's unseasonabley cold for this time of year, but it's still around 70 during the day with very strong sun. It's just very cold at night. By Wednesday we're supposed to warm back up to be closer to 80. Once we get closer, I'll be sure and post a current weather report so we know what it will be like in Key West.
We're also leaving on the 2nd, but heading for the Radisson at the Port, anyone else staying there?
Just think, 2 more weeks and we'll be on the Magic!!!!

 

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, you can still dip your wings at my house. It will appreciate it as there will be no one there to keep it warm and cozy. We will be the ones warm and cozy.

Carolyn, here in Maryland it is currently unseasonably cold but the weatherman says it is normal for this time of year. Of course if it gets below 60, it's unseasonably cold to me (where is a location that stays between 75-80 and 30-50 percent humidity year round with no earthquakes?

Brack, tell Annette that it is OK to be obsessed with Disney and she can keep taking you there as much as she/you want. What a wonderful wife.

Yes, in just 2 short weeks we will already be on the ship, eaten lunch and finished our tour of the ship. We will be getting ready to go to the cabin to get our life jackets for the emergency drill (4:30 PM) and then getting ready to sail at about 5 PM.

 

[princessdaisy]

It is unusual weather...it is COLD here in San Diego! Went to the SD Zoo and it was windy and cold but all the animals where out having fun

Hope everyone is well and has a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Years!!

Can't wait to walk onboard

oh, quick question...does anyone know where the "secret verandah" is located on this ship? would be nice to look out from a verandah. I remember reading somewhere about it. Maybe I am wrong?

Thanks ALL!

Stephanie

 

[LVTravel]

Stephanie, it is on Deck 7 all the way aft and there is also one on Deck 8 all the way aft. Go through door at the end and there you are. They are supposed to be fairly private. You can see pictures of them at http://www.castawayclub.com then scroll down and click on the 6th line (Secrets of...) under the picture on the left side of the screen. Click on Secret Deck 7 & 8 overlooks for pictures of the doors and what they look like on the outside.

 

[princessdaisy]

Thanks for the info LV!!! Will check it out!

 

[cjsmith]

2 weeks from today we'll be sailing into the port of Key West --
woo hoo!!!!!

 

[Jeanny]

2 weeks from today and we'll be in nice warm & cozy weather.. it's 18 up here right now. BBBBRRRRRR

 

[Fawn]

We will be staying at the Radisson also. We are getting in on the evening of the 1st.

Hubby says he already has a Bahama Mama...doesn't need another one to get into the spirit!

Gawd...I gotta get out to sea quick!!!

 

[Jeanny]

Can anyone else see my countdown clock? I can see some, but not mine,,, isn't that strange?? I know it's 12 days left for me, but I still like to see it!!!

 

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, the countdown clock has been going haywire for some time now, especially toward the bottom of the page. I also saw that one of Brack's posts didn't have his usual signature in it but the space for the signature was there. Really strange.

Well, Jo, if you are really a Bahama Mama this should be an interesting cruise. Lucky man your husband is! I also agree with your sentiment about getting to sea soon.

12 More Days

 

[Jeanny]

Thanks LVT~ yeah, I noticed the beginning posts/pages had the countdown clocks, but it's missing on recent posts. After a crazy shopping day, I thought I was going crazy.... or that it was time for new glasses.

 

[brack]

If you thought it was your glasses playing tricks on you I was about to go back to the lasik surgeon for my eyes. The countdown clocks are going a bit crazy but at least my signature graphic is back. I did notice some of the other graphics from you all are missing. Hope the "Boards" not having trouble.