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

[dancermom]

I know the feeling of wanting to get the holidays behind you. I even took one of our Christmas trees down today so I can start getting the house back in order. I'm having a party tomorrow night, then I can get into full cruise mode. Lisa - 100 people, wow that's impressive. Also, I can turn the guest room bed into cruise central now that all of the gifts are off the bed.

I saw cruise wear at the mall today, and got even more excited. It's nice to see all of the e-mails and instant messages that are going back and forth between everyone. The girls are really excited that they will already know people at the clubs.

Hope everyone has a great remainder of the holiday season. The dr has assured my I won't look like I got in a really good bar fight by the 24th, so bring on the frozen drinks.

Jamie

 

[mariamard]

dont know why you didnt get the email from ciara.....we sent to the address on your post anyway, we sent your little one a pm on this site

 

[disneylover5]

Okay, here is what I bought at Costco for NYE.

A filet tenderlion....about 7 lbs...I think I will cook it rare and serve it with different sauces and fresh rolls. Meatballs (someone told me a good recipe is barbeque sauce and welchs grape jelly anyone know that one???). Turkey breast. They had a package of 100 little hor derves (spelling??? ) that looked good. Creme puffs and chocolate eclairs. 5 pounds of shrimp (already cooked...less work

10 bottles of wine, 5 bottles of champange, (my husband is only charge of beer)...water, soda, sparkling cider for the kids. I need to figure out the bar.

We do this every year.....one year we had a "45 party". My son thought everybody had to bring a gun...but we only meant a 45 record...we played them all night long and it was so fun!!!

All right Annie wants to see who has e-mailed her...thanks to all the mom's who have let their kids e-mail my kids...they are having so much fun!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Okay - I admit it - I spent yesterday laying out all of our cruise clothes and boy did it feel GREAT!! I had the boys pick out the shirts they wanted to bring and I'm down to about 26 outfits or so....don't worrry....this is my system for big trips. I go through my clothes and layout "maybes" and "definatelys". Then as I get closer, I look through the "maybes" and keep whittling them down. A few days before, I'll coordinate to make sure I have enough. But I cannot tell you how good it was for the soul. I remember when I was counting down at the hundreds and now we leave in 25 days. WOW! I know this time will all fly.

Let's all stay healthy and no flu!!!! I putting my kids in quarantine to keep them healthy.

I can relate to those of you who were a down for the holidays. This was my first Christmas EVER that I didn't spend with my parents.

I wish you all a VERY happy New Year filled with love, peace, health and happiness!!!

Take Care!
Karen

 

[minniesota]

disneylover5 - WOW! Now that's a party! I hope you have great time - the food sounds great. I have done the BBQ sauce and grape jelly - it's delicious. Allie has had fun e-mailing the girls - helps to get them excited - as if they need that!

BuzzBoyMom - you are an inspiration. I think we still have some shopping to do before I can even think about packing! I'm thinking the Christmas trees come down today and tomorrow. The sooner I get this holiday season put away, the sooner I get packing!

Tinkerbell4 - Our DDs have certainly been busy on-line! Allie is really having fun getting to know Heather. Sounds like they have plans for the ship! Did you ever get your excursions figured out? Is there a wait list for the dolphin excursion? We are thinking of calling about a snorkeling trip at St. Thomas/St. John's. What time is Heather parasailing?

fellow 1/24 cruisers - Happy New Year and looking forward to some magic in 26 days!

 

[tinkerbell4]

I took My DD shopping yesterday for a formal dress and came
home with 3! I will probably spend just as much shopping
before the cruise as we spend on the cruise.

Minniesota - Heather is having the best time getting to know
Allie too. As of now we are not able to do the dolphin excursion.
will keep trying everyday to get DD and DS on. DH and I are
booked for the observation. If we don't get on before the
cruise I will go wait in line at the excursion desk. I have friends
that did it that way and had no trouble booking the dolphin
excursion. Heather is not booked for the parasailing, but if she
wants to do it that's ok with me. Which one? We did book the glass bottom boat, but may cancel that one.
We did book a snorkeling trip, I'll let you know which one it is.
Heather also tells me you are trying to change your dinner time
to 6?

Happy New Year!

 

[disneylover5]

tinkerbell4,

How old is Heather?? My Annie is a DD10 and is e-mailing Allie, Sarah and Diseree....I do not think she has e-mailed Heather yet. What is Heather's e-mail. Annie's is basktbll999@aol.com.

 

[tinkerbell4]

disneylover5,
Heather is 13. Her email address is: spangler1309@yahoo.com
She would love to email with your DD. Does your DD play
basketball?

 

[disneylover5]

Marideth,
We have a basketball court in the backyard for the boys...Annie likes to play but is not too good yet. She is on a team for the first time this year and loves to go to practice. They have basketball courts on the top of the ship (Wonder....I suppose the Magic is the same) and the boys played all the time last year. How funny playing basketball in the middle of the ocean!!

She loves to dance, ballet, tap and jazz. She also loves to beat up her 7 year old sister. I will give her Heather's address. Thansk so much!
Lisa

 

[tinkerbell4]

disneylover5,
How old are your boys? DS is 9

 

[disneylover5]

Maredith,
My DS is 14 and we are traveling with our best friends w/DS7, DS14, DS15....too many boys. I also have Annie (DD10) and Gretchen (DD7).

I am one who packs the morning we leave...never give it a second thought before then.....my kids want to start packing after the NYE party....they want me to change my ways...maybe I will...sounds like everybody on this board is having as much fun packing as they will on the cruise!

 

[tinkerbell4]

Heather's screen name is: spangler209 If anyone wants to IM her.

 

[minniesota]

Maredith,
Allie is signed up for parasailing on Castaway Cay at 1:30. I had to sign up DH because she's 12. He will most likely just ride along in the boat, though you never know - he might get a little crazy! I'm going to e-mail you regarding the dolphin excursion. David -10 -is going to send Ryan an e-mail on Heather's address. He thinks there are no boys on this cruise!

disneylover5, if only your group's boys were younger! Allie will have to ask Annie about dance. She does tap, jazz, ballet and lyrical.

Can I take the Christmas stuff down now!!??

 

[DBMagic]

Well, we finally received our docs yesterday and they're already filled out. Is that considered complusive?

 

[dancermom]

DBMagic - Compulsive, no way!!!! Our docs are filled out and filed with birth certificates, Hyatt hotel, rental car and Castaway Cay confirmation information. I don't think any of us are even excited about cruising lol.

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Not sure if it is the cruise or lack of holiday spirits this year but I spent my morning taking down some of my decorations. Both trees are still up and our outside decorations are still going strong. I cant' decide if I want to push the time as fast as it can go to get the holidays over or get the cruise here. I'm spending tomorrow cleaning our house for our NYE party and after that it's gonna be shopping and packing. DH will be traveling for 2 of the 3 weeks before the cruise so I get to drive the kids crazy all by myself. Can anyone explain why my DSs keep looking at me, shaking their heads and rolling their eyes?

By the way, I think it is fabulous how all the young girls are writing emails before the cruise. We're all going to have such a great time!

 

[TiggerPU88]

Ours haven't arrived yet... I can't wait for them! I am starting to pack, tho... especially DS's items.

We decided to use a certificate for the Courtyard at Cocoa Beach and are renting a car to get there & back, especially since our flight back isn't until 5:00 p.m. This will give us a chance to do something fun... like go to the outlets!

Can you believe it's almost January???

 

[minniesota]

No docs here either!

Hope we see them in the next week or so. I've been reading the main board on what to pack and what not to pack. Some good info there. I've also been looking at the navigators on Barb and Tony's site and trying to get an idea of what to expect. A few questions for you guys:

Do you have early or late seating?
What do you think your rotation will be? Or what do you hope for?
When's a good night for Palo? How about brunch?
Anyone doing spa treatments?
What about wine tasting?

Just thought I'd get the planning wheels turning! Can't wait for Jan. 24!

Mary

 

[disneylover5]

We have early seating.....I get really grumpy at about 8pm...so you have better already fed me.

Any rotation is just fine with us. On our other Disney cruises.....each night we thought we were heaven no matter what restraunt we we in...they are all wonderful!!

We want to do one night in Palo ... we need to figure this out...which is formal night and semi-formal night.....or do we not find out until we are already on the ship?

I was thinking of changing my cabin # from 2528 to SPA...and just stay there the entire trip...anyone with me???? I will sign up for anything that is available .... maybe twice. I want to do that week long one where you can sit and relax and go in the steam rooms ....what is that called?

No wine tasting for us....well maybe thatr would be "educational"...but we will do a wine package at dinner....I need to figure that out as well if anyone has any advise.

Went shopping with the girs yesterday and spent way to much on cruise clothes...fun though....

 

[Scratch42]

But I did talk with my TA and she is gonna find out where they are. I told her as long as I get them "BEFORE" I leave!LOL

We are early sitting plus we are with Minybear and her DH.

Formal Night is Sunday Night, otherwise there would be no way I would get my DD all dressed up for her birthday! Tropical night is when we are in St. Marten and I believe Thursday is Semi-Formal.

Lisa, isn't that the Rainforest where you can just go in and relax?

No spa stuff for me but maybe the wine tasting! Brunch and High Tea are during Sea Days so depending on what is available. Don't forget that by the time we sail that Palo will have raised their price to $10.00 per person.

Two More Sleeps and it's JANUARY!

Scratch


PS HAPPY NEW YEAR!