July 15-22 2006 Western Anyone?

[sillykidsmom]

By the way, my son will turn 16 on the cruise! When we come home (I hate to think about coming home ), he will taking the test for his permit. Oh nooo!

I think we hit 1,000!

Yeah we we did it hit 1,000!!!!

Turning 16, I don't even want to think about that. Savannah will be turning 4 the day we get off the cruise. Zach will be 9 a week later. We are planning on celebrating their birthdays on Friday at dinner.

I can't wait....is it time to go yet????

 

[sillykidsmom]

I just wanted to let you know that I official have closed our kitchen. I'm refusing to cook for the next two nights. Just sent DH out for Chinese Food and tomorrow night will be pizza and movie night. The kids will have to have cereal for breakfast and PB&J for lunch. I can not wait for someone to wait on me!!!

 

[BTSEN5]

I had to get the girls out of the pool because we could here thunder in the distance. It's about that time for our afteroon thunderstorm!!! So needless to say they are in my house playing musical instruments!!!!!!!! It's ok that I'm on the verge of a migraine!!!

I'm so proud of you with only 5 suitcases and 1 garment bag. I'm sorry to say that we are going to have our 8 bag limit, not to mention the carryons each of us will have. Your sons wouldn't mind if you used their room too for storage would they?

Honestly I'm to the point that I have no idea what I packed!!!

It looks to me like we both will be very busy tomorrow. I kinda left alot of things to be done Friday so it will make the day go by faster.

I better go and take something for this headache before it gets worse.

Off for now........

I'm sorry to hear you have a headache. I don't get those too often, but my husband suffers migraines. One of our must pack items is his Imitrex. I hope he doesn't need it, but it seems that whenever we are on vacation, he has one or two. Drinking doesn't help either.

I have had to pick up the boys from the pool due to thunderstorms here too. We have a chance of severe thunderstorms tonight, and thunderstorms all day tomorrow. It should be nice for our flight out on Saturday though.

Tomorrow will be crazy. That is good. You had the right idea to keep Friday busy. It will make the day fly by, and before we know it, it will be Saturday. I am getting too excited, and I am feeling the physical symptoms of excitement, stress, nervousness.....all these emotions I am feeling at the same time.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[BTSEN5]

# 993

Happy and safe travels everyone!

My spouse called to say our lime green Disney shirts came in the mail so we will have them for the DIS meet on Saturday!

We fly out in 26 hours so I still have some packing to do.

Terri

Happy B'day BTSEN5 son!

That is great!! Lime green shirts will be easy to see.

Enjoy the packing, take it slow, do not stress. We are almost there.

Eric says thank you!

 

[BTSEN5]

Happy B'day BTSEN5 son!

Ditto!

#994![/QUOTE]


Thank you!

 

[BTSEN5]

Ok, I've got the last load of laundry in. I figured I would get a jump start on tomorrows long list of things to do. Knowing me I will be done with everything tonight since I can't sleep anyway. Have a mentioned my husband still hasn't started packing. What is he waiting for?? A fairy god mother to wave her magic wand and poof it will be done?

He probably is....and her name is?

You sound just like me. I got so much done today that was on tomorrow's list. I know tomorrow will be so busy with my mom and aunt coming, so I picked up, mopped, did my checkbook etc. I will wait to do the laundry tomorrow. I have to wash sheets ( I know, why?), and swimsuit for the boys.

My 18 year old needs to go get another one. He is such a procrastinator. It drives me batty. I gave him money weeks ago and he still has not gotten one....money probably spent....now he has a problem. Oh well.

 

[BTSEN5]

BTSEN5: Happy Birthday to your son! Did he have a party?
I think I did OK with our luggage. For 4 people: 5 suitcases, 1 garment bag, and 3 carry-ons. I know my daughter and I overpacked. The guys seem to know how to pack without overpacking. We leave tomorrow morning and fly out of Philadelphia. We should arrive in Orlando around 3:30 p.m. I cannot wait!

Gales: Have a safe trip and thanks for the website. I really enjoyed checking in on everyone. It really added to the excitement of the trip.

See everyone soon!

Thank you TandD. No, he did not have a party. With all the packing and such, he understands that the cruise is basically the party. Now, tomorrow when my mom comes he will have cake and ice cream. We decided to wait till they came so they could share.

You did very well with your bags. Those carry ons are a life saver. I hope I didn't underpack. I tried not to go crazy. I figured most days I will be in a swimsuit and coverup so I only packed a couple of day outfits. I'll do wash if needed.

Here's wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip!! We are in the home stretch. Does it seem like only yesterday that we found these boards?

 

[BTSEN5]

By the way, my son will turn 16 on the cruise! When we come home, he will taking the test for his permit. Oh nooo!

I think we hit 1,000!

You did it!! Wow, earlier I thought we would never hit it.

Oh, you poor thing. It is always fun going through the driving prep. My son would not listen to me at all. We would end up arguing in the car. I guess since he is a guy, he is from Mars, I of course, am from Venus. He just never understood why I wanted him to signal sooner. After that, it was his father's job to take him out.

Happy Birthday to your son also!!! Sweet 16

 

[BTSEN5]

I just wanted to let you know that I official have closed our kitchen. I'm refusing to cook for the next two nights. Just sent DH out for Chinese Food and tomorrow night will be pizza and movie night. The kids will have to have cereal for breakfast and PB&J for lunch. I can not wait for someone to wait on me!!!

LOL!!! That is so funny. MY hubby just called and I informed him that there was nothing prepared for dinner. Tonight, if I can talk him into it may be Mexican, and tomorrow, maybe pizza.

I hope you all do not get tired of seeing my posts.

 

[suziq14]

Ditto!

#994!

Are you leaving tomorrow too? Things are starting to run together now. Can you believe it, it's almost here!!!! [/QUOTE]

Yes, things are starting to run together for me too. to anybody and everybody! Skimming through, there are too many to keep track of at this point. My brain is fried! Yes, we are leaving tomorrow morning! I'm still stuffing things into suitcases. I hope the garment bag closes!
My computer was giving me trouble today so if I don't make it back on tonight, safe trip to everyone! See you at 3pm, Saturday on the Magic!

 

[sillykidsmom]

LOL!!! That is so funny. MY hubby just called and I informed him that there was nothing prepared for dinner. Tonight, if I can talk him into it may be Mexican, and tomorrow, maybe pizza.

I hope you all do not get tired of seeing my posts.

Oooooohhhhh, Mexican I didn't think of that. We may have to change our plans for tomorrow night. I can get that margarita I've been craving all week. I might as well get a jump start before that first foo foo drink on the cruise!

No, please keep posting. It's helping me keep a little sane. (if that's possible) My DH keeps asking me what's going on on the boards. See he is getting excited. I keep nagging him about packing. Can you tell this is really bothering me.

My headache is better. Thanks for asking. If I catch it in time I can usually avoid getting a migraine. I sympathize with your husband. Usually drinking in the sun can trigger one for me. My sister-in-law gets them too and she uses the Imitrex shot. It's kinda like an epy (sp) pen. Is that what your husband uses? I've tried a variety of meds and they all have the same effect....nothing. The weird thing is that Excedrin Tension Headache with caffeine works for me.

 

[sillykidsmom]

Are you leaving tomorrow too? Things are starting to run together now. Can you believe it, it's almost here!!!!

Yes, things are starting to run together for me too. to anybody and everybody! Skimming through, there are too many to keep track of at this point. My brain is fried! Yes, we are leaving tomorrow morning! I'm still stuffing things into suitcases. I hope the garment bag closes!
My computer was giving me trouble today so if I don't make it back on tonight, safe trip to everyone! See you at 3pm, Saturday on the Magic!
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Safe travels to you and your family. See ya Saturday!!!!

 

[sillykidsmom]

He probably is....and her name is?

You sound just like me. I got so much done today that was on tomorrow's list. I know tomorrow will be so busy with my mom and aunt coming, so I picked up, mopped, did my checkbook etc. I will wait to do the laundry tomorrow. I have to wash sheets ( I know, why?), and swimsuit for the boys.

My 18 year old needs to go get another one. He is such a procrastinator. It drives me batty. I gave him money weeks ago and he still has not gotten one....money probably spent....now he has a problem. Oh well.

I understand the washing the sheets thing. My mom offered to do that for us while we are gone. What a nice mom!!! She will be coming to stay at our house while we are gone. Even though the dog will be at the doggie hotel, we still have a cat that needs to be looked after. She's looking forward to lounging in our pool.

I think I've getting everything paid that needs to be paid before we leave. I will double check that tomorrow. I'm saving the moping until the kids go to bed tomorrow night. If I did it now or tomorrow morning I would have to do them again anyway. Why is it that we love to come home to a clean house. My DH thinks I'm so anal. Oh well, when is he going to pack again????? Sorry had to throw that in again.

 

[SKMinnie48]

Hi! Bathing suit has been an issue these last 2 cruises. My DD15yr left her Roxy bathing suit on july 2005 ship the Wonder, on our return to WDW we had to purchase another one at downtown! Then at midnight returning from Magic Kingdom the night before our cruise at Easter april 2006 she told me on the bus she left her swimsuit at home! So a trip to the outlet mall and Pac Sun
on the way to the ship! This time since she is at SeaWorld she has one with her and I packed the other in her cruise suitcase! I think this could be a con , for a new suit? I am finishing the packing, will hit a few more stores
tomorrow! excuse the space not very good at typing!

 

[sillykidsmom]

Hi! Bathing suit has been an issue these last 2 cruises. My DD15yr left her Roxy bathing suit on july 2005 ship the Wonder, on our return to WDW we had to purchase another one at downtown! Then at midnight returning from Magic Kingdom the night before our cruise at Easter april 2006 she told me on the bus she left her swimsuit at home! So a trip to the outlet mall and Pac Sun
on the way to the ship! This time since she is at SeaWorld she has one with her and I packed the other in her cruise suitcase! I think this could be a con , for a new suit? I am finishing the packing, will hit a few more stores
tomorrow! excuse the space not very good at typing!

That sounds like something I would have done when I was her age.
Happy packing and enjoy shopping tomorrow. See you Saturday!!

 

[sillykidsmom]

Is anyone bringing their own beach towels. I know they supply towels but I was just wondering if we should bring some of our own too. Not that I have ANY ROOM!!!!

I emptied my suitcase (call me crazy I know). I actually got rid of some stuff. It's all neatly packed and ready to go. I don't know what I was thinking with some of the things I packed. I now have more room.

Our latest countdown:

4 Suitcases
2 Garment bags
2 rolling duffel bags (one will be pretty empty and the other is small)
and of course our carryons.

I'm singing the Partride in a Pear Tree tune to this as I type.

I'm so glad they limit you to 2 checked bags per person.

FYI - Husband still hasn't packed.

 

[BTSEN5]

Oooooohhhhh, Mexican I didn't think of that. We may have to change our plans for tomorrow night. I can get that margarita I've been craving all week. I might as well get a jump start before that first foo foo drink on the cruise!

No, please keep posting. It's helping me keep a little sane. (if that's possible) My DH keeps asking me what's going on on the boards. See he is getting excited. I keep nagging him about packing. Can you tell this is really bothering me.

My headache is better. Thanks for asking. If I catch it in time I can usually avoid getting a migraine. I sympathize with your husband. Usually drinking in the sun can trigger one for me. My sister-in-law gets them too and she uses the Imitrex shot. It's kinda like an epy (sp) pen. Is that what your husband uses? I've tried a variety of meds and they all have the same effect....nothing. The weird thing is that Excedrin Tension Headache with caffeine works for me.

Well, I feel like there has to be something I am missing. I mean, I watched the Pirates movie. I should not have time for that. Should I? I feel like I am too organized at this point. I see that all changing tomorrow. I just found out that my aunt should be here between 12 and 1. I will not be home all morning until 12 or 1. I will have no time to do the stuff I need to do beforehand. I am sure I will be a basket case.

I am glad to hear you are feeling better. I know how badly those migraines can be just by going through it with my hubby. He suffered for years before he found out they were migraines. It would ruin an entire Saturday. Finally he went to the doctor and they gave him a prescription for the Imitrex tablets. They knock them right out. Aspirin and such never did.

Well, tomorrow morning I can do the online checkin to try to get an A boarding pass with Southwest. I want to sit with the family, or the stranger that would be next to me would not appreciate my nails digging into their arm upon takeoff.

 

[thegales]

Greetings all!!

We are in Brunswick, Georgia. We spent some time at the pool. It was advertised as the "Largest Outdoor Pool". But they didn't say largest compared to what.

We probably have a three hour drive tomorrow morning, so it will be very relaxing. The good news is that everything fit well into the back of the car.

So if I read the posts correctly, there will be a group of green tshirts, as well as our pink tshirts. We will be quite the crowd.

I am charging all the batteries tonight - Camera, video camera and cell phones. Hey all you new camera owners, did anyone buy the charger to charge the battery in the phone? If so, could you provide some feedback. I probably should have bought a second battery. Oh well.

The family is all very excited. I am guessing we will arrive at the Radisson a little after lunch.

By the way, the internet is not great here, but I may try to post again. I don't like missing all the excitement of your postings.

 

[BTSEN5]

Hi! Bathing suit has been an issue these last 2 cruises. My DD15yr left her Roxy bathing suit on july 2005 ship the Wonder, on our return to WDW we had to purchase another one at downtown! Then at midnight returning from Magic Kingdom the night before our cruise at Easter april 2006 she told me on the bus she left her swimsuit at home! So a trip to the outlet mall and Pac Sun
on the way to the ship! This time since she is at SeaWorld she has one with her and I packed the other in her cruise suitcase! I think this could be a con , for a new suit? I am finishing the packing, will hit a few more stores
tomorrow! excuse the space not very good at typing!

Hmmmm, smart girl. Now me, I might want to throw mine overboard once done with the cruise, and I would not want another.

 

[thegales]

We brought our Castaway Club towel, but no other beach towels. They provide towels for all excursions and Castaway Cay. I don't know if you are officially allowed to take towels off the ship for your own excursions, but people (perhaps us as well ) have been known to do this. Just make sure to bring them back.