Jan 3, 2004 Magic Cruise

[LVTravel]

Kind of bad but I have just put DW & my suitcases in the van. Hope nobody can top that. Now all I have to do is put in 5 other person's suitcases and our overnights and we are ready to go CRUISIN'

Got two small bottles and 2 large bottles packed in my carry-on. Ready to go!

 

[brack]

The Magic just left port over an hour late! I wonder what held them up? It was too late to see them pass by Two Palms. I hope that doesn't happen to us next week!

LVTravel: you guys be careful on your trip down to Orlando. We'll be there early Thursday morning to stay at Coronado Springs. We'll go to the Magic Kingdom first thing 'cause I want to see the Haunted Mansion decorated for Christmas plus take some photos of the park.

 

[Jeanny]

Hey Brack~
I know, I was trying to get pictures for Suzie, et al, and it was so dark when they finally left.

Hey LVT~
what's in those bottles???? LOL

NEXT UP~ US!!!!!

 

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, probably the same thing that is in your 4 bottles ("2 for us and 2 if anyone else needs them"). Maybe bubbles!

Got a question. Just looked at our return air and found that they changed our flyout time from early afternoon to 5:30 PM on the 10th. Anybody have any ideas to kill the time from getting off the cruise and having to be at the airport (the shuttle will drop us at the airport directly from the cruise ship). Wish it could be a day in WDW but the time won't permit.

 

[AmyM]

Wow you guys are soooo prepared! I just got home from my last Christmas party. My goal is to put all the Christmas decorations away tomorrow and then bring out the suitcases to start packing

I wonder why the Magic left so late I won't mind as long as I'm on the ship!!!

WE'RE NEXT!!!

 

[MarkLem]

We leave tomorrow afternoon! Taking down and packing all the Christmas decorations today is sad, but the anticipation of tomorrow's trip more than makes up for it!

See you all on Monday at 1:30!

Best Regards...Mark, Linda, Haley (8), Hannah (6), Kurt (almost 3)

 

[Jeanny]

we're going to start taking our tree down also, I have to put it out before we leave on Friday, as my town doesn't pick them up for the recyling center until 1/10... I'll have to ask my neighbor to make sure it doesn't blow out into the street while we're gone.

 

[cjsmith]

Ugh, I woke up with a cold today. Everyone keep your fingers crossed it's gone by Saturday.
Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful warm sunny day out and today is expected to be the same. We have the same weather report right through the end of the week. Looks like Key West will be a great stop weather wise.
Off to finish my packing. I got all of the Christmas stuff down and away on the 26th! Now, Disney is all that's on my mind!!

 

[LVTravel]

Mark, if we don't talk before you leave home, have a real safe trip to Orlando and then to the port. See ya there!

 

[MarkLem]

Thanks LV

I sent our kids info to Brack via email yesterday for the list. We leave tomorrow afternoon. Columbus - Atlanta - Orlando (only have 1/2 hour to change planes in ATL, a little concerning).

We will be on deck 10 for the going away party. Also see you on Monday.

Regards...Mark, Linda, Haley (8), Hannah (6), Kurt (3)

 

[Jeanny]

Hey Carolyn~ get some Zicam-- works great, your cold will be gone in no time!!
see you in a few days!!

 

[disneystyle]

LV Travel. Just an idea how to spend your time at MCO...... I'm sure the shuttle will drop you off early in the morning what I would do is rent a cheap car for the day and head off to the Disney hotels to explore (Animal Kingdom is my favorite), have lunch at Wolfgang Pucks at Downtown Disney and stop by the Florida Mall or Millenia Mall on the way back early afternoon. Everything is very easy to find and fairly close to the airport esp. the Florida Mall.

Everyone Else,
We're packing today. We live in Destin, Florida and the weather is cold. It's hard to imagine swimsuits and shorts even living in Florida. This is our fouth DCL vacation I thought for sure I had backing to a minimum. However with trying to be prepared for hot, cold and inbetween weather we are right back with taking a lot of stuff...

We've had a busy season as everyone and it was so nice the day after Christmas to get REALLY excited realizing it is just around the corner. A Jimmy Buffet song was playing on the radio and I called friends of ours that are going with us and screamed and held the phone next to the radio. I'm sure they appreciated that message!

Looking forward to the Dis meet. I'm a little gun shy when it comes to things like that, but I think It will be nice to introduce my husband to a bunch of other people that also spends lots of time on these boards. Can't wait.
Safe travels to everyone......

 

[brack]

MarkLem: What e-mail address did you use? I don't have the info yet.

 

[brack]

I'm amazed at you guys ... if I take my Christmas decorations down before the end of January my wife is astounded! She's learned to tolerate me in this after 32 years.

 

[LVTravel]

Disneystyle, Thanks for the info. Might be able to talk the kids into it.

If you want to send information for the DIS meet use jancruise@dmv.com. I am collecting info for fellow cruisers with whatever you want to pass on to those lifelong friends you will make on the cruise. (See previous posts to this thread) So far the only information I have about you is that you are travelling with children and friends (kids 4-7). Looking for real names, cabin numbers, home town and state (FL). Of course you can keep it private if you want and we will all understand.

Brack. I didn't get any of Marks info either but I have gleaned quite a lot from the boards. Hope he posts back to you or emails the above email address before he goes.

The more I see you write, the more I learn. You and Annette and Ruth & I have been married the same amount of time. (She and my mother only gave it 6 months) 11-20-71 was the date of infamy for me.

We have a tree that we leave up all year round. It's called our travel tree. It has ornaments and momentos from our travels (every place we go new we buy an ornament of some type). It grew this year from a small 3 1/2 footer to a 7 1/2 footer. Now occupying the corner of the room where my recliner used to be. That way I don't have to put up a tree every year. I only have to put up our crab lights on the deck (Cheasapeake Bay crabs only on the string). When we used to have a real tree, we decorated it with Mickey and Minnie lights and Flamingo and Palm tree lights. People did think us wierd.

 

[MarkLem]

Brack -

I used the email button at the bottom of your post on this thread.

I'll email it a different way.

P.S. check my counter - 0 (zero) Days!!!

 

[MarkLem]

LV

I just emailed you our information to the jancruise address. Let me know if you receive it.

The travel tree is a great idea. We have also collected ornaments from our travels.

Are the crab lights made from real crabs?

 

[dianedisney]

Is there going to be a Dis Meet on board? Haven't seen any dates or times.

 

[LVTravel]

Mark Got the emails for the info OK. The crab lights are just plastic shells that go over the white mini-lights. Would really be interesting if they were real. And congratulations on the counter. Mine is sitting at 5 days and hours to go till we're on the ship.

dianedisney The DIS meet will be held on Deck 10 above the Mickey pool at 1:30-2:00 PM on Monday the 5th (the first non-port day). Some are going to winetasting after. Some will probably hang around talking. Since I don't do wine (my DW is the winer (sp) in the family) I'll probably stay and gab.

DisneyStyle Got your email and will add to our list. Thanks.

Glad the list is getting so big with names. So far 25 names but not everyone has provided much info. Oh, well.

 

[brack]

MarkLem: Have a good trip and we'll see you there soon. We'll be at WDW on Thursday.