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

[mariamard]

THANK YOU! IN THE MORNING , WE ARE BRINGING OLIVIA TO THE DR FOR HER TO LISTEN TO HER LUNGS. I HOPE THE 'DUST' IS WORKING WHAT A LONG DAY. IT REFRESHING TO SEE HOW EXCITED EVERYONE IS GETTING!
I CAN SEE WE ARE ALL DIGGING TALBOTS. EVERYONE, CHECK OUT WWW.SPIEGAL.COM . I FOUND SOME REALLY CUTE SUMMERY SWEATERS AND CAPRIS CHEAP. THERES AN ADDITIONAL 25% OFF EVEN CLEARANCE WITH THIS CODE-DISCOUNT CODE 864. I SAVED ALOT, AND GOT REALLY NICE STUFF.
GLENSIDE GREGS--CIARA HAS YOUR MESSAGE, SHE WILL WRITE BACK IN THE AM
EVERYONE, STAY EXCITED AND HEALTHY.
ONLY A FEW WEEKS.....YIPPEEEEEEEEE

 

[disneylover5]

Jensensva,
Hi we are Virginian's too...up North in Centreville. I told my DS14 that you were from Oak HIll and he started carrying on about your basketball team being #1 in the nation!! Our High School, Westfield won the Football State Championship for VA this year.

Annie is 10 and in 4th Grade...she would love to "meet" your daughter. Her e-mail and IM is the same basktbll999@aol.com.

We went to see Cheaper by the Dozen last night too. I loved it. I always wanted a huge family....I am so lucky to have the three kids!!

I am going to check out Spiegal....great tip. Thanks!!

 

[the4nitz's]

We got our DOC's today
& they are all filled out

 

[jensensva]

Thanks for the warm welcome!! My girls Hilary and Erica will be sending e-mails to "chat" with the other girls about the trip!

DisneyLover5 we are NVA as well. Oak Hill is the "high falutin'" name the developer calls what is really south Herndon. Westfield was awesome this year!!!! Our girls will go to Chantilly so not the number one BB school but they've got a great girls Lax program!

 

[minniesota]

We got our docs, too!

4nitz's - you guys are fast! All Seasons finally came through. I haven't really looked at all the stuff yet. Running kids everywhere today. I need to be sitting in a beach chair - won't be long. I'm sure you're probably having this lovely cold spell too. That -25 windchill tomorrow sounds great, huh? Well as my dad always says, the weather here should never come as a surprise to the natives!

jensensva - Allie's e-mail is allie91912@yahoo.com if your daughter wants to e-mail. Allie is 12 1/2 and has been chatting with Heather, Sarah, Annie and Desiree. I'm glad she's getting to know some of the girls before the trip.

ladies - I did some shopping today. How cool is it in the restaurants? Will it be too chilly for sleeveless? I know temperature is relative, but any experience? As cold as it is here, I can't imagine shorts and sleeveless shirts but if I try real hard...

 

[QueenTrident]

Only 3 more weeks!

I'm starting to stress a bit though. Moving back home has cost us a lot more than we expected, so it looks like we'll have to break out the credit cards for the trip. We really wanted to do the whole thing in cash, but that's just not going to happen, unless we do no fun things on board. I hate stressing about money - it puts such a damper on things.

Maria - Hope Olivia is feeling better! Is she really going to be only 7 weeks old on the trip? You are brave

 

[Suecot2000]

Hello Jan 24 Cruisers:

Happy New Year to everyone!

Prayers going out to little Olivia.

Can't believe we are at the 3 week mark. Got my docs the weekend before Xmas...no upgrade for me...darn. Was hoping for one since I have an inside cabin on deck 6, but that just means I have to spend more time on deck.

I have the late sitting for dinner, which is my favorite. Not sure about Palo's, I'll do whatever my "gang" is in favor of.

What time are Disers meeting at the Radison on Friday night. Want to try to stop by.

Sue

 

[Suecot2000]

Hey Cruisers!

Just checked out St Thomas docking schedule. Looks like the Magic will be anchoring at the inner anchorage, and not docking at the Havensight peir. So, it seems we will be tendering into St. Thomas. We will have the company of 7 other ships while in St Thomas, so guys, it will be crowded.

OK....STOP the heavy sighs. I had to do it in August of '03 and it isn't that bad. I kind of liked it, went shopping in "downtown" St Thomas which I thought was better shopping. The Havensight Mall is OK, but enjoyed "downtown" much better.

Looks as if St Marten will be crowded also, 5 other ships will be joining the Magic in port.

The more the merrier!

Sue

 

[mariamard]

thanks for the prayers....we are on the road to getting better.
queentrident-no, no, olivia is 5 months on tuesday! she was 7 weeks at the time we posted our cabin, names, and ages for the thread .
mimmiesota-- i am bringing a cute, black simple cardigan that will go with everything. my nieghbor mentioned that it is cool in the dining areas.holy cow......we are leaving in 2 1/2 weeks ok, panic mode is setting in.........

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Okay - don't laugh but every day I'm forcing myself to take one item off my pile of clothes to pack. Every time I go into our guest room to look at all those clothes, I panic. How am I going to fit everything in the bag!!!! Isn't there a clothes fairy somewhere who can wave her magic wand.

Mariamard - glad to hear that Olivia is doing better.

Hope everyone else is doing well!! DH is coming down with a cold, but I handed him the Zicam and if all we get is a cold, that's just fine!!

Take care all!
karen

 

[minniesota]

For parents of kids 10-13: Anyone doing gift baskets and what are you putting in them? I'd like to surprise the kids with something but not sure what to do. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[QueenTrident]

Karen - Are you planning on taking one bag for the four of you? I am way overpacking then. Also, re: colds, have you tried Airborne? It really helped me when I had a cold during Christmas week. I got a supply for the cruise, too.

Sue - thanks for the info, but I'm am bummed about that. Seven years ago, we had to tender into St. Maarten - do you still have to do that? It was okay, but a pain. Also, do you know how easy it is to get to Coral World from where we'll go ashore? I really wanted to do that on our own, but now I'm not sure. What are the tenders like? Safe enough to take DD on?

Have a nice Sunday, everyone!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Minniesota - I called Shirley last ween and made basket arrangements for both my sons and DH. Shirley talked about putting candy, coloring books and sand toys in the basket but after thinking about it this weekend, I don't think I want the sand toys. I think I'll do stuffed mickeys instead. Shirley was great - as usual. She's very flexible to do what you want. Give her a call.

Jenn - I've never tired airborne before. I sent my DH off on a week long business trip with Zicam. We'll see how he does. He's off in sunny CA while we sit here in PA getting colder and colder....this cruise can't come fast enough!

Karen

 

[TheGlensideGregorys]

And since clothes are not my thing, I quickly scanned the message to get up to date. Well, it is getting closer now - that is for sure! Karen - thanks for the updated list! I wonder if we have any lurkers who are going but haven't posted. Also, Connor got a kick out of the picture. I'll have to send one out to you for your boys (at work now, so I'll have to do it from home).

4nitzs & mariamard -- Connor loves the correspondence. He's pretty funny when he tells me "Type what I say"! He keeps asking if all the kids will swim and play together with Mickey.

Suecot -- thanks for the heads up on the port schedules! Good information... but to us, we're just happy to be there whether I docked, tendered in, or I had to swim in!

 

[DBMagic]

Suecot2000 - Where did you find the St. Thomas docking schedule?

 

[jensensva]

I finally got my docs today (went to the office on my day off to pick them up!) Got a note from the airline and they changed our flight so we will not be in the crowd at the Radisson Friday night. We have swithed to the Hyatt since we don't get in til late and the girls will have been up early since they are going to school Friday Before we leave - last day of the semester before a 2 day break.

No upgrade for us (not that I was expecting one) we are in cabin 6540.

So if we are closer to downtown in St. Thomas this may mean I will "have" to go shopping for my Mom she'll send me with a list and I guess I'll have to buy a treat or two!


Melissa

 

[disneylover5]

Melissa, Glad you got your DOC's. I was thinking we should meet at Starbucks for coffee before we go....I work in Sterling....

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Docking info link:
http://vinow.com/general_usvi/getting_here/Cruise-Schedule_2004/STT-Jan-2004.php

looks like 4 ships will be vying for tenders....don't see any other day in the month of Jan that will be like that. does that mean major delays????

 

[track2traveler]

We won't see our docs for another week - we're getting them on the 12th. But they will be personally delivered by a Disney rep at a pre-departure meeting for our small group. We can get questions answered, and she'll be passing out some tote bags and other miscellanceous Disney goodies. We're not looking for any upgrades, however, since we have a category 5 stateroom (#7568). No problem.

We're flying in on the day of the cruise, so there will be no pre-night at the Radisson or anyplace else. I just hope that the weather cooperates - it can be pretty dismal for flying from here at this time of year and cancellations and delays are the norm. But it is a Disney-arranged flight, so, who knows, maybe they'll hold the ship for our group if we're delayed.

Sue, I agree with you that tendering into downtown Charlotte Amalie is preferable to tying up at Havensight. There is more to see, do and shop for there. Tendering should not be a problem either as each ship has their own tenders, and there is room for more than one tender at a time to tie up at the downtown piers.
The shops and sidewalks, however, will be crowded with all these ships in town.

Am I the only male on this thread? I'm retired and my DW still works, so I've been elected to work the boards and forums. Our group of 34 adults is overwhelmingly female. But I see that most people are in family groups, which means that there will be men on board! I think that I am the only member of our group on this thread, and my DW and I hope to meet some of you at the get-together on Sunday.

Will

 

[Scratch42]

Well my docs are finally in!



No upgrade but who cares!

Any word on Olivia?

Since we are tendering, that means we need to bring more money to spend!?! It could be a blessing in disguise!

See you all real soon!

Scratch