July 2, 2005 - WE ARE THERE!!!

[AnnaS]

Darcy -

I just got home from my part-time job (home to my full-time, 24/7 job) and you now have me cracking up.

Will definitely post when I bring luggage down from the attic - my dh has already asked me if he should bring them down - so we shall see how long I last.

 

[XLT800]

Fran (tchrmom) has been waiting 4 years to get tile throughout the house. We finally buy it, have it delivered and because it is on 3 pallets she even is letting it take up her side of the garage so she has to park outside. Now she says to not start on the tile because she won't be able to lay out the 8 suitcases, actually 7, one is a hanging bag. I think she thinks the cruise will get here quicker if we lay the bags out We have DD birthday sleep over this weekend and then I am sure the bags are coming out.

Dave

 

[AmyJ of Ca]

First off, I have lived here my whole life and I don't remember it ever raining, besides maybe a drizzle in the AM, in July. Guess that means...MORE ROOM FOR SHOES!! Fantasmic won't be rained out. Now as for idiot people who spill sodas on the ground, after you've been sitting for an hour and a half waiting for Fantasmic, and act like they don't know whats going on when you give them the evil glare (as my DH can attest to I have down to a "t") as you wipe soda off of your bottom..that I can't guarantee!!

Now, as for my DH and I getting drinks and leaving the kiddos "for a few minutes"...Really, I didn't already schedule a couples massage for our DIS meet time...Really, I didn't!! Talk to you all later. Amy

 

[wdw1014]

I too get a real kick out of all of your posts. I can especially relate to tying a little one to the roof of a moving vehicle. (in home daycare for 15 years can do that to ya!)
Now for the luggage... I went to the storage room to check the luggage. Apparently one of our cats has used one of the suitcases for a bed. I couldn't tell if I was looking at luggage or a Mohair sweater!!!! Any ideas on how to clean suitcases. (this could be a job for supper dad!!)
I am all ready to watch the Magic go through the Panama Canal tomorrow. This computer which I could barely turn on in Feb. is becoming an addiction...
Angie

 

[AOPI57]

With all the talk about getting suitcases out of the attic I decided to go shopping and pick up some new things to pack. Guess what I found out? What fits on top is tight on the bottom and what fits on the bottom is too loose on top! So I'll have to decide which way I prefer to wear new clothes on the cruise before I start my next shopping adventure. I think I'll poll the family and see what they prefer!

 

[cruzings]

SO EXCITED. finally able to make palo dinner, brunch and high tea reservations!

 

[tchrmom]

XLT is right! As soon as the last little girl leaves on Sunday, those suitcases are coming out!

Now the REAL challenge..........fitting 10 days worth of things, for 4 people, into suitcases that will pass the airline weight limit. (NOt to mention that can be carried by 2 adulta and 2 kids)

OK...........seems like it is time to begin "The DOC WATCH".
(tchrmom walks to the door, and looks for Mr. UPS.) I KNOW what "Brown" can do for me!!!!!

Happy Friday to everyone!
Fran

 

[jgiants21]

OK, I have to amit it - We have started to seperate the cloths that are to be packed for the cruise. I quess this way my wife knows what she needs to buy...

Had trouble getting on these pages recently - it seems everyone is getting excited!! I have been enjoying reading about the Panama Canal Cruise. Soon we will all be having the fun they are having.

Sherry & Darcy, we signed up for a qty room - and they have assigned us a room (2133) and a dinner time of 8:30.

Cruzings, congrats on the recent reservations - we also were able to make reservations for all three events at Palo.

Jim

 

[AnnaS]

Jim,

I am still having some trouble with my computer so I am not sure if it was this website or my computer (it might be website since it's happened before when I had no problems with my computer). Lately I have not been able to reply or even get into threads. Web site not responding is what I get. Frustrating.

I can't believe how close it is. We have one humongous luggage and we might borrow another humongous luggage from in-laws (I hope they fit in cabin closet). We are five for 12 days. Hoping to bring those two big ones and three other ones to check in. I guess one carry-on each also. I hate/afraid flying. I'ts so silly - I worry about the extra weight of the luggage and wonder how on earth that plane will stay up .

Okay Darcy - you can laugh again. I know it's silly.

 

[AOPI57]

We"ve always driven to Fla. and have packed the van full. Now that we're flying it 's definitely going to be a challenge packing. And on our first cruise I did bring a suitcase just for shoes and another bag for snorkeling equipment, and another suitcase for...We had a lot of luggage. My DH is thrilled we're limited in what we can take on the plane.

 

[GrumpyMom1]

You guys are making me feel much better! I'm on the cruise after you and this past weekend, my DD's went through all the clothes we have bought over the past few months and figured out exactly what they are going to bring. I had to stop DD16 from getting a suitcase out! She was ready to put it all in a suitcase and leave it there until July! Glad to see we're not the only ones.

Oh, and yes we will have a suitcase for just shoes. Actually a rolling duffle bag.

 

[tchrmom]

Just flipped over to watch The Magic go through the locks on the canal website. TOO COOL!!!!

Makes me wish that we were there RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
OH well............we're not.

Only 3 and 1/2 days of school left for the kids!!!!! YYIIPPEE!!!!!!! I don't know who is more excited....the teachers or the kids.


Fran

 

[DareTooDream]

Hey Fran, DS Shane hit "summer" at 9:20 a.m. (he had to go in for 2 hours) and DS Bryce's "summer" started at 10:40 a.m. (2 hours as well).

It's supposed to hit 110 tomorrow

Jim and Darcy, we're still showing "gty".

As for packing....DH Alan just the other night told DS Shane something like "you know your mom will pack the whole house...." I told him I'd learned some valuable info here on the boards - like needing to take an extension cord/power strip if your hair dryer has a rectangular plug. If it does it won't fit in the plug at the vanity supposedly. I think(?) there is a hairdryer on the wall in the bathroom but I like my own. He was not impressed by that! He is just envious that I have hair. My youngest when he was around 3 or 4 told dad he had "U" hair. It is U shaped when you look down on it My oldest when he was around 5 or so was informing Alan about the day we had....about how we gave the dog a bath, lathered her up, etc.....Shane looks at Alan and says "you don't have to use much shampoo, do you dad!" Now that I've rambled on............I don't know when I'll start packing - I have mentally gone through what we have to wear though and gotten a few things. We're driving and have an SUVwith a luggage rack

Later,
Sherry

 

[DareTooDream]

Hey, did you see that someone sailing June 25th received their docs?!? Could ours start coming in a week???? Come to think of it I'm not sure what port that poster is sailing out of.....would that matter on docs?

I'm crosseyed and giddy from reading all the "live" pages - it's like 40 pages or some such. I did email the link of the Magic going through the canal to the Pacific to hubby at work - just a little torture

Sherry

 

[jgiants21]

Sherry, you are killing me with the u-shape - I glad we are driving so we don't have to worry about "what to take on the plane" big ? Jim

 

[jgiants21]

Fran, reviewed the pictures of the Magic going through the locks today.

ONE WORD - FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!

The excitement is surely building now. What a great site.

Jim

 

[jgiants21]

Here are the updates made to the list for the week.

July 2, 2005 Cruise List – Updated 5/21/05
DIS meet – Suggestions: (1) Deck 7 secret deck, (2) Promanade Lounge - - Time 3:00?

• Inkkognito – Chicago
Barb & Tony
Room 5650 44th cruise

• AnnaS – Staten Island, NY
Anna, DH, DS(19), DS(17), & DD(12) – Travel with AOP157
Rooms 6515 & 6522
Palo Brunch 10:30 Sun
PV – Las Caletas, M – Randi’s, C –Beach break for women & snorkeling for men

• AOPI57 – Staten Island, NY
Wendy, DH, DS(20 on 7/1), DS(16), DD(13) – Travel with AnnaS & Parents
Rooms 5122 & 5127 – Parents in 5129

• AmyJ of Ca – Orange County, CA
Amy with DH, children 8, 6, 2, 1 – with SIL and family
Rooms 2638 & 2640

• XLT800 & tchrmon – Tampa, FL
Dave (41-7/5), Fran (40-7/9), DS(13), & DD(10)
Room 2581

• Azptcruiser – Scottsdale, AZ

• Minniemart – Toms River, NJ
Lisa, DH, DD(Alison-20), DD(Laura-17-DisneyGirl421)
Rooms 6636 & 6637

• LegalBriefs –Las Vegas, NV – formerly from Connecticut
Ron

• Cruzings – Texas - Birthday 7/2 (38)
with DH(42), DD(10), DD(6) – with family from Canada DH (40) DS (14), DD(9), DD(5)
PV – Paradise Beach, M – city and beach tour with Frank, C - ?

• Jgiants21 – Vallejo, CA
Jim (45), Mona (45), Kim (15-2cute4u!), & Adam (12 on 7/4)
Room 2133 - Late Dinner Seating (8:30)
Palo High Tea Mon 3– Dinner Wed 8:00 – Brunch Fri 10:30
PV – Los Veranos Canopy –M – Randi’s Happy Horses—C ?

• Wdw1014 – Washington, IL
Angie, DH, DS(22), DS(17) & 1 friend
Rooms 5627 & 5628

• Mokehil – Mokelumne Hill, CA
Darcy (45), Kent (42 until 7/27), Keely DD(14), Catherine DD(12),
Maderine DD(7), & John DS(5)
Rooms 2646 & 2648 – Late Dinner Seating
Palo Brunch 10:30 Sun or Mon – Dinner Wed 8:30 – Tea Fri 3:00
PV – Los Veranos Canopy , M – Randi’s Happy Horses, C ?

• 4fosterkids – Orange County, CA
Jill, DH (Birthday 7/7), DS(21), DS(15), DS(12), DD(6),
Granma, SIL, BIL, & 1 more couple

• Judalyne - Mission Viejo, CA
Judy & Arlene(DD)(23)
Palo – High Tea 7/4 2 to 3

• DareTooDream – Phoenix, AZ
Sherry (44), Alan (43 until July 14), Shane DS (15), Bryce DS(13)
20th anniversary – 7/4 - - Room (gty)
PV - ?, M – Randi’s, C – Hanging out

Please let me know if you have changes that need to be made.

Jim

 

[AnnaS]

Jim - thanks again - you are doing a great job.

Minnimart - seems like you are the closest to us.

I will need to buy a nice vinyl folder or something decent to carry all our papers soon.

Received our Disney Visa Rewards card -

son needs to go on - back later.

 

[AOPI57]

Jim- thanks for doing the updates on the list. You're doing a great job. We're doing Palo brunch- Sun 10;30. M- Sierra Madre tour. PV- las Caletas Cabo - beach break ladies girls, and my parents ,men and boys snorkeling.

 

[MinnieMart]

well thank goodness we had good weather yesterday cause today was cold and rainy. we had a garage sale made 80$ !!! all 50cents and 1$ items but it exhausted us. but we had good weather! sunny and lots of pollen! have lots of new clothes with tags on them cause its been toooo cold here in nj. i'm supposed to go on a class trip to the beach tues i hope its nice. well happy thoughts of the deck party!! holding that delicious straberry drink and hearing that horn!!!! talk soon lisa