January 24, 2004 Cruisers - Are you out there???

[BuzzBoyMom]

Tinkerbell - have you checked out this thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=468132

while you might not want to "definately" take along everything on this list, it is quite an extensive listing. hope it helps.

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Oh and I forgot to mention - looks like we have another fellow cruiser who got an upgrade (based on a post on the main board).
Nesnboy from Boston said she got an upgrade from a cat 6 to a cat 4. I've invited her to come over here and introduce herself....hopefully we'll see her soon!

Isn't all this excitement great! I still don't even have docs yet, but I'm excited for everyone who does!!

 

[minniesota]

Merry Christmas to fellow 1/24 cruisers!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I found out I won't have docs to wrap, but I finished the puzzle of the Magic today and will get that wrapped up along with the Travel Channel video of DCL. I'm so excited to see the looks on my kids' faces! We decided to let them open their surprise on Christmas Eve (not letting Santa take credit for this one!) So by this time tomorrow night, we'll just be sitting down to dinner. And then we'll open "mom and dad" gifts! My heart is bursting!

I know from reading these boards, there is a lot of joy and sadness among our community at this holiday season. To those of you experiencing joy, may it multiply tenfold in 2004. And to those who bear the hardship of sorrow, may your troubles ease and may you find comfort in the New Year. God bless us all...

 

[the4nitz's]

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Is it time to leave yet?

 

[Minybear]

I just wanted to say "Merry Christmas" to everyone .

If you hadn't noticed 30 days from today we will be on the Magic..

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Here is wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas filled with God's peace and love. May the New Year bring your family happiness, health and peace. Be careful over the holidays and give your children extra hugs. We are so very blessed.

With warmest wishes and thanks to all of you!
Karen

 

[disneylover5]

Well, my kids know about the trip. They opened the package of DOCs this morning and figured it out very quickly as they have been before....just never the 7 day.

Gretchen is my DD7 and her e-mail is goldiegirl5@aol.com.
Annie is my DD10 and her e-mail is basktbll999@aol.com. Sarah and Desiree have already been e-mailed by Annie.

Christmas is over...we are having 100 kids and parents over for New Year's Eve. Yes, I am crazy.

Then the trip!!

We are on the downhill side now...
Lisa

 

[mariamard]

we can finally say"we are leaving in a few weeks!" i hope everyone has a safe and healthy holiday!
makenna and connors parents~~~ ciara sent the kids an email today she got a kick out of it!
everyone with 4-5 year olds~i hope i didnt miss anyone in this age group-if so let me know your email or we can pm you
queen trident~ how was xmas in the "new"house?
for those who gave the cruise as a gift~i hope that you took pictures of their faces-it had to be priceless
did anyone watch the parade at wdw this morning on abc....it was awesome! thats what we are doing next year

 

[minniesota]

The secret is out! The kids opened the package with the puzzle pieces and Allie picks up the first piece and shrieks, "We're going on a cruise!" and David, not to be outsmarted, yells,"the Disney cruise!" I made them put the whole puzzle together anyway! They are so excited - we watched the Travel Channel video I had taped and I think they've watched it 3 more times.

Allie's e-mail is allie91912@yahoo.com and David's is cheezit64@yahoo.com

I know Allie (121/2) and David (10) would love to hear from anyone going on our first ever cruise. Just three more holiday entertaining events and it's on to packing!

 

[QueenTrident]

Hope that everyone celebrating had a happy and healthy Christmas! We sure did. It's great being back in our house (though a little weird, since every thing is new. It's all a bit "off"). But, DD had a great Christmas. Our family and friends are so generous - you'd think Santa stopped by 3 or 4 times to our house. Don't know where I'm going to put all the Disney Princess stuff. She received a few Princess dress-up things that might be cute for her to wear on the cruise. I had bought the Disney Cruise beanie babies off of Ebay, but decided to wait to give it to her. She was too overwhelmed as it was. I'll wait until a week or so before the cruise, so she can really start getting excited.

Minnie - Your kids sure are smart! They guessed on the first piece?!? That's great!

Maria - Your kids must be so excited as well. I think if we do the trip again in a few years, we will wait to tell DD, so it can be a surprise. She was too young to do that this year.

Karen, Lisa and anyone else with family/health issues: I hope your holidays are a little brighter and happier than the last few months. In less than 30 days, we can all get together and hopefully say bon voyage to the past while toasting to a better future.

Talk to you all soon,

 

[QueenTrident]

I know some of us are out there, since I've been chatting with you on other threads. Hi Scratch, Miny and Maria!

Hope everyone is doing well and is making it through the holiday parties and visits okay.

To quote Scratch - Is it January yet??

 

[Scratch42]

'cause this Christmas has been strewn with unhappy events! And since I don't want to be a downer and am anticipating our cruise to get away from it all!

Glad everybody had a great Christmas and to quote myself!

"Is it January Yet?"

LYME!

Scratch

 

[mariamard]

hi jenn.... it looks like we are the only ones not at holiday parties!!!! running the risk of sounding like ebonezeer scrooge, i have never been happier to get the holiday thing over with......i just want to cruise!!!!i noticed that you were graced with the tag fairy too! look how cute your little emily is!!!!
hope everyone is good----hope to hear from y'all soon!!

 

[QueenTrident]

Maria - Couldn't agree more about ending the holidays! I loved them, but let's cruise! Yep, I got tagged too. Both of us received one from the tanning thread. It's so funny.

Scratch - I'm sorry your holidays were a bummer. PM me if you want to vent. Hopefully cruise planning will kick into high gear for you and you'll have a happier few weeks.

I'm heading to bed. Talk to you all later!

 

[mariamard]

scratch-- im sorry to here that your holiday wasnt good....same as queen trident, send me a pm, believe me, i can relate to a "bahhumbug" feeling(if that is how you are feeling) but cheer up, it ALMOST january , which means that we are almost on deck, sippin a cool beverage dancin' with the man(mickey of course!)

 

[Scratch42]

It's just people should not be allowed to at Christmas Time! Too many that I have come to know and love. It is definately a cruise that will calm my soul! Right now it's just too fresh! January's cruise is just what the Doctor Ordered!

So if you hear someone screaming at the top of their lungs during our cruise, just ignore it, it's me clearing my soul! I did it 21 years ago when my dad died and now it's time for another soul clearing!

Thanks for listening!

Scratch

 

[minniesota]

Let's get this party started...

Unfortunately, I haven't been at any holiday parties. I'VE BEEN GIVING ALL OF THEM!!! Somehow I ended up hosting six parties in 10 days! Today is # 5 and then I have NYE. So you may hear some lung-clearing on Jan. 1. Actually, it has been a lot of fun. I really love to cook and my wonderful DH is the best at cleaning up. After our guests leave, I drop into bed and - volia - the next morning, the house is restored to its pre-party condition. Both of us need this cruise for big-time relaxation.

Allie has been e-maling the other girls like mad - enjoying getting to know some of them. Now David wants to get in on it, too.

You mystic tan experts - I've been considering it so I've been reading that thread. I had skin cancer 2 years ago, so I am so so so careful and oh so very white! I've done the sunless lotion applications but am considering the mystic route. We'll see...

Anyone packing yet? Are you brining a soft=sided cooler? Anyone doing the gift basket in the stateroom deal? What time are people getting to the port? You can tell, I'm switching gears from party-giving to cruising!!!

 

[the4nitz's]

mariamard we never received your email. Glad the Holidays are almost over, & can get ready for the cruise. I am ready to start packing. The weather here is in the 40's & rain.

 

[mariamard]

you make martha stewart look lazy .... anyway, try the mystic tan....i like it im looking down at my "tanT fingers as i type and i love the way it looks! we bought a soft side cooler at sams club for $16 and it collapses. we can fit 12 cans in there. we also will bring a gallon(wow, that sounds bad) of absolute and use the free lemonade. dmil is bringing on a few bottles of our fav wine in her tote. i have been packing for months now........a little here and there. for being a "vacation commando" , i am horrible at getting packed in time..

 

[disneylover5]

I usually give all of the holiday parties too. This year was too hard with a sick DMIL (she is no better...I did go on Christmas Day and spend 2 hours giving her a manicure and pedicure...she would have liked the way it came out) and a broken foot (cast came off yesterday and the although I am limping badly the doctor says I will be able to dance just fine by Jan 24th!!)

We are having New Years Eve...about 100....I am on my way to Costco to figure out what to serve...any ideas would be welcome! I am for sure have Chick Fila chicken Nugget Trays...they go so fast with all the kids.

In DC, we have 60 degrees and sunny. I feel like I am on the ship already (just kidding). It certainly could be a lot worse. We have had 2 snowstorms already this year......I would be just as happy if we had no more snow.

I saw at Penny's they had a lot of girls bathing suits on Christmas eve......we are going back soon!
Take care
Happy New year
Lisa