January 29, 2011 - 7 Day Eastern - WOOHOO!!

[AverysMommy]

It shouldn't make much difference!

We sailed over Halloween on a sold-out ship and it didn't feel crowded. Yes there are times the pool was full (well, the preferable loungers) and the pirate party was PACKED but other than that it wasn't bad at all. We didn't have to line up early for the shows and your dinner seats are always guaranteed

its so great knowing that your seats are always reserved for you.....but tip for the First Time Cruisers......you need to be on time for meals. I admit that I am a bit casual aroudn times when I am on vacation but if dinner is at 630pm - dont show up at 7pm. you will throw off your wait staff and your service may suffer. They like to do everything in order. Get all the tables their drinks....then take all their orders.....then all the appetizers....etc

 

[AverysMommy]

They came here yesterday and I missed them, not that I was expecting them, so I called and found out it was from Orlando so I figured that was what it was. I signed the thingy so when they come again today they will leave it......keep checking but not here yet...they said before 4pm......

i got mine as well but we werent hope - they just left it at our door - no signature required

 

[AverysMommy]

Hi there!!!! Yes that is silly. I think it is nuts that they send it courier....

I agree - I was surprised by the courier but its a nice way to make a big deal out of it

 

[AverysMommy]

Wow almost at the 30 day mark.....and Santa comes in 3 more sleeps, what more can you ask for.....

Congrats on getting Post #1300

 

[AverysMommy]

Post #1 was - binky1 on January 12th
Post #100 was - myolite on September 2nd
Post #200 was - cblack on October 12th
Post #300 was - mom2brats on October 22nd
Post #400 was - myolite on October 26th (#2 for her)
Post #500 was - Averysmommy on October 28th
Post #600 was - Loriekins on November 2nd
Post #700 was - boundfordisney on November 11th
Post #800 was - adventure_woman on November 16th
Post #900 was - Loriekins on November 22nd (#2 for her)
Post #1000 was - Averysmommy on November 26th (#2 for me)
Post #1100 was - 5Boyz on December 2nd
Post #1200 was - cblack on December 13th (#2 for her)
Post #1300 was - 5Boys on December 22nd (#2 for her)

 

[AverysMommy]

I am all caught up ...............

I hope everyone had a great Christmas this year. We had a great one....very low key which we needed. We got PS3 with the Move which meant for lots of fun game play. Also got Backgammon which is a fun game too - nice to see the kids off video games once in a while.

Avery was in a Soccer Tournament on the 21st - and her team won !!! WOO HOO. She was so excited. We switched teams this year and this team is very competitive but so far she is loving it.

We are in the middle of a 2 day tournament right now - she had 2 games today (1 tie and 1 win) and has another one at 9am and then semi finals/finals in the afternoon.

I am taking Wednesday off as well to get a few things settled and then its back to work on Thursday. I need to get focused on getting organized for the trip as I have several things still to do.

YEAH - We fly out 4 weeks from tomorrow night!!!

 

[taraandmike]

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the time with your families. Cruise seems to be so close right now!

 

[lovedisney50]

I hope everyone had a good Christmas. We just recieved our documents yesterday. Can't wait to get to warmer weather.

 

[schimj]

Hello everyone!

Hope all is well in your respective necks of the woods. The FE spreadsheet is just about complete...just waiting on one last cabin to give the genders of the adults so I can have an accurate count of the Male/Female adult #s. Steinberg if you see this message, please PM me the info or respond in the thread. Hope all who celebrate Christmas had a good one over the weekend. And we're now in the home stretch for our trip...we will be sailing 4 weeks from Saturday!!!!!!

 

[jerelle]

Name......................#of lbs to Lose..........# of lbs Lost
Cassie (cblack)...................20 lbs..................12 lbs
Jessalynn (AverysMommy).....17 lbs..................8 lbs
Joelle (Jerelle).....................10 lbs..................2 lbs
Mom2brats..........................15 lbs..................0 lbs
Newgeneb...........................20 lbs..................0 lbs
Paddle_Nut..........................10 lbs..................0 lbs
Laura (Heymoonkid)..............20 lbs...................0 lb

Any other updates?

I WISH! No such luck.

At least I didn't gain. I'm not that much of a sweet eater(except chocolate, which in my mind is an essential food group) For some reason over the Christmas holidays we do get to eating sweets and yummy foods that might not be the best opportunity for losing, don't we? I have been continuing my journey through exercise and got a kettlebell for Christmas!! What a fabulous workout! Good luck ladies. Hope to hear good things..after New Years!

 

[binky1]

Hello All,
Original poster here... seems like it was eons ago!! Have finally figured out what we are giving the adults and have started making them and I had almost enough stuff left over from our last cruise for the kids so I'm further ahead than I thought.

Hope everyone has a nice quiet festive season and I'm looking forward to seeing you around the Magic.

Cheers,

 

[Loriekins]

I can't believe we are about a month away!

We got our paperwork/tags in the mail yesterday. Wasn't expecting that but way excited!

 

[AverysMommy]

Is anyone renting a car while in Florida to take them to the Port?

I am trying to decide between Avis and Budget.....Budget is a bit cheaper but I want the one that will make my life easiest.....any comments?



Also - what about from the ship to the Airport afterwards. last time my Mother picked us up - this time we want to book a car to take us as our flight is pretty early - I think around 1130am. Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[AverysMommy]

672 hours from now (28 days x 24 hours) we will be landing in Orlando - can I have a Woop Woop?
:

 

[adventure_woman]

I can't believe we set sail a week from tomorrow!!! I too am organizing all my FE stuff. I am such a planner, and it seems like I am behind from packing already!

Also - I only have 7 families listed on the cruise directory sheet I was making up. If anyone else wants to be listed, sent it let me know!!

 

[AverysMommy]

I can't believe we set sail a week from tomorrow!!! I too am organizing all my FE stuff. I am such a planner, and it seems like I am behind from packing already!

Also - I only have 7 families listed on the cruise directory sheet I was making up. If anyone else wants to be listed, sent it let me know!!

Hey there - we finally took a quick family picture today - can you remind me of the instructions on how you want me to send it to you? can I just email it or do I need to upload it?

Thanks
Jessalynn

EDITED LATER - its OK - I found the email - I have now uploaded our picture!!

Thanks again for doing this!

 

[heymoonkid]

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[adventure_woman]

I can't believe we set sail a week from tomorrow!!!]


HAHAAHA -- I kinda of wish (but SO NOT READY!)! A MONTH from today now!!!

 

[schimj]

We're only one month away from sail-away day!!!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be posting the final FE list today when I get home from work, and if anyone would like a copy of the spreadsheet emailed to them, please feel free to PM me with you email address.

 

[cblack]

WOOHOO, I'm back! Was "off the grid" for a week without internet or phone service, but lots of family time! We are only a month away!!!!

I was off work Monday and very glad that I was out of town and couldn't go to weigh-in I didn't count any points while I was away and just enjoyed the time and food!

We got our luggage tags and booklet while we were gone...ours were just delivered via mail (no courier) but I am super excited we got them!!!