January 30, 2005 Anyone?

[MB Canada Mom]

Waaaaa! We haven't got our documents yet. Our TA at Small World Vacations says not to worry, but yikes, we are leaving on Tuesday! Does anyone know what happens if we don't have our papers?

On launch day, we are planning to go to the terminal early. I want to maximize our time on the big boat. We have a shuttle coming for us at 10 am, so we should be there around noon. I totally want to book an open air cabana massage - hopefully I will get a reservation!

Can I get your opinion on this: I read one check list which suggested bringing walkie talkies on the ship. What do you guys think? Would they really work? It sure would be handy if they do!

 

[arlenesp]

Waaaaa! We haven't got our documents yet. Our TA at Small World Vacations says not to worry, but yikes, we are leaving on Tuesday! Does anyone know what happens if we don't have our papers?

On launch day, we are planning to go to the terminal early. I want to maximize our time on the big boat. We have a shuttle coming for us at 10 am, so we should be there around noon. I totally want to book an open air cabana massage - hopefully I will get a reservation!

Can I get your opinion on this: I read one check list which suggested bringing walkie talkies on the ship. What do you guys think? Would they really work? It sure would be handy if they do!

I heard that the walkie talkies for alot of people didn't work out too well due to the fact alot were on the same frequency and you had many conversations going at the same time.
Do try to bring your own light up necklaces and such for the deck parties as they stuff they sell is junky and very $.They have those whirlie toys also with the lights. I think you can pick those up locally and save some money.

 

[liholi]

Arlene - you're right about the 2-way radios. we took ours to the MK and lots garbled discussion because so many people were trying to use them. my DH and I could never 'find' each other by using them when we split up. we did use them sucessfully at DTD though (during the day). if you already have them, I guess it might be worth taking them, but i wouldn't go out and purchase just for use at WDW/DCL.

thanks for reminding me! I need to dig out DS's Stitch light whirlies and install new batteries. I don't necessarily want to be talked into buying new ones!

 

[Thunderrd]

We brought 2 way radio's last time but I don't remember using them on the ship. From what I heard they work better on the higher floors than some of the lower ones.

We were able to put all our dinner tables together for all our meals. They were all next to each other and we asked if we could push them together and it was not a problem at all. The next dinner when we showed up at a different restaurant all the tables were ready for us since your waiters follow you too.

Yesterday I told my 2 to get a bag and start putting things in it that they wanted to bring with them. My youngest started packing his clothes, he put all his socks and underwear in his bag, lol. I asked if he left any to wear for the week before we leave and he said no. So I told him I would pack his clothes closer to when we leave.

I need some kind of bag to put all their goodies in though.

 

[reineeos]

I had the same problem with the walkie talkie's but I went out and bought new ones by Motorola called 'Talkabout'. What is different about these is that besides the normal 1-22 channels it also has 99 Interference Eliminator codes (61 which are digital) which means that when every one in your party picks the same codes (1-22 and 1-99) and you enter it into a special section in the menu on the walkie talkie it is the only signal you will receive. We have already used them at a few amusement parks and they worked great. Other people who had just regular walkie talkies without this feature could hear us talking to each other and they told us that they tried to break in but we never received there signal because they did not have this feature on theirs so our walkie talkie did not recognize the signal. We only heard each other. We can also use an ear piece with a microphone or put it on vibrate.
I have never used it on a ship but I don't see why it wouldn't work there.
6 days to go!!!!!!!

 

[liholi]

My youngest started packing his clothes, he put all his socks and underwear in his bag, lol. I asked if he left any to wear for the week before we leave and he said no. So I told him I would pack his clothes closer to when we leave.

 

[arlenesp]

tonight we are going to take out all the clothes and see if they still fit and all. Just have another week to get everything together. Thurs Dr appt. in am. (Really do not want to go as I think I'm still in trouble with him about my sugar.)
Friday afternoon DH has his mri. Kinda kills the day and Sat we have to get the dog over to the kennel as they don't receive on Sundays. He goes to a country club. Don't laugh. When we left him at the vets overnight one time he was a wreck. However he was fine at the club inspite of the fact they had no power for the last 2 days due to the hurricane, h
He became real close with the staff and they still remember him. I don't know if it's good or bad but he has his own run and they take him to the playground 1x a day. So we don't feel so guilty.
Also I bought these luggage tie locks. They are like cable ties but look like little locks to see it anyone went thru the luggage at the port. Just another security thing with us. We don't transport anything of value in the luggage. It all goes on board with us.

The local station here has a morning show called the Daily Buzz. I think it goes out in most areas. Well the weather man Mitch is presently on the Wonder and they showed him this am having a facial up on deck while they were docked in Nassau. I'm sure they will do additional footage on Monday am since he will be back by then. It may be cute if you can catch it.
Well off the Wal-Mart.

 

[liholi]

Hey FYI - I just found a piece on 2-way radios on Mouse for Less:


www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/articles/BruceSherman072004.shtml


arlene - where did you get those luggage ties? I was going to use cable ties but yours sound better

 

[arlenesp]

Hey FYI - I just found a piece on 2-way radios on Mouse for Less:


www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/articles/BruceSherman072004.shtml


arlene - where did you get those luggage ties? I was going to use cable ties but yours sound better

last time we tried the cable ties and they actually were too wide to get thru some of the zipper pulls. These I found in Walgreens. They had an endcap with travel items such as luggage tags etc. I just recently hooked up my phones to the internet and needed a lock for the phone box outside and these will do both. They look like a master lock in plastic and american tourister also has a version. If I could figure out how to get a pix on the screen I would.

 

[arlenesp]

Anybody doing the Palo buffet or Dinner?

 

[Thunderrd]

We hope to do the buffet.

 

[Thunderrd]

Hopefully you can see the ties, are these like the ones you bought?

 

[Thunderrd]

I can't get the image to post, oh well.

These are the kind we used last time. Our bags were delivered just as we left them. Just leave enough space so you can cut them off.

You can find them at walmart, target etc. They have them in the luggage dept. as well as hardware area.

 

[Thunderrd]

There is also something called privacy seals.

 

[Thunderrd]

Found this at magellan's on the web.

PrivaSeals (20 pack)

With Priva-Seal, you'll know if your zippered bag has been opened. Once you snap a tiny PrivaSeal on your zippered luggage, no one will be able to open and pilfer its contents without breaking the seal. (Twist off or cut to remove.) A clever way to discourage luggage tampering while still allowing airport security easy access. Individually numbered and packaged twenty to a zip-top pouch. A Magellan's exclusive! (1 oz) Made in USA.

They also have other ones available.

I think we'll just use the ones we already have.

 

[arlenesp]

There is also something called privacy seals.

this is the one I bought.I needed this for my outside telephone box. The skinny cable ties work providing they can get thru the zipper pulls.
Don't forget to bring something with you to cut the ties.Funny but sad story. I brought in my carryon a manicure set and my makeup bag which has a small snip.That went thru customs ok.Used the toenail clipper to cut the ties. Later that night received a note from gs stating the leatherman and knives? we had in our luggage were at pc security and we were to pick them up. Well none of it was ours. Found the owner of the knives as she was a diser 5 cabins down. Still don't know whos leatherman we have.Was thinking of bring it back but that might be more trouble than it's worth.
Moral of the story, you need to have something to cut the ties with but don't try to carry on a knife or multitool as they will confiscate it . A sturdy toenail clipper or manicure scissor should do.

 

[liholi]

Thanks for the pics arlenesp and Thunderrd! I was not quite picturing that in my mind and probably would not be able to find without your help. I will look for them when I run to Target this afternoon.

One DS has come down with something. Very low fever and wet cough. I am kicking myself for not taking him yesterday to the doc. But he rallies and starts playing with DB like he feels OK. (Just now one of them 'cut the cheese' downstairs and they are laughing hysterically - what is it with little boys? ) My worry is that the rest of us will come down with it early next week....its usually me! Please send a little pixie dust our way guys!

Lisa

 

[b&j's_mom]

Lisa-

I hope your son gets better soon! I know what you mean, if someone is sick in this house, I am sure to be the next in line to get it...how can you not when they cough all over you and give those great hugs and kisses?!? I am hoping you all will be 100% healthy for cruise time!!

Julie

 

[arlenesp]

Saw a thread earlier this am about one of the cruise ships (not dcl) docked and has many cases of norwalk virus. Just remember to have the kids and family wash their hands and bring along those antisceptic wipes. As my grandmother always said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
The ship has little packets of the wipes everywhere and you can ask for them. There are cards in the bathrooms reminding how important hand washing is.

 

[liholi]

Thanks for the pixie dust Julie! You hit the nail on the head about being coughed on!

We all had our vitamins and a 'dose' of OJ this morning. Call me goofy, but I even bought the A/B milk this week with the idea that somehow it would fend off any stomach bugs lurking out there. Does anyone know if there's anything to that?

Arlene, your grandmother was right! But I'm a handwashing, sanitizing gel nut! But I guess every once in a while a germ sneaks in.

Target did not have any privacy seals - the hook was empty where they were supposed to be. So I bought the neon green (TSA) brass locks instead.