July 27 - 7 Day Eastern Cruise

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Grandmalinda,

Laura says that if you have a chance to spend a few hours in Venice, take a trip on a GONDOLA. They are pricey but worthy.

The pole used to move the gondolas gave the name to our restaurant on the Magic (PALO). The Magic was built by Fincantieri (an Italian ship builder) just a few miles from Venice.

Marco & Laura

 

[Cyberkashi]

GrandMalinda,

I copied the manefesto from the board and highlighted all the little kids. I know Jazi will want a headstart on making friends and will very much want to meet your Kylie.

Jazi tells me that she plans to spends most of her time in the "Kid's Night Club" and the Mickey pool. She would plan and run all of our time if we let her.

Buying our last minute items for the cruise and park visits we have scheduled before and after the cruise. Still haven't got our docs yet but I called Disney and they told me they have been mailed. I won't get REALY nervous for another few days yet.

I hope our passports arrive. DH sent his only copy of his raised seal birth certificate to get the passport. I have concerns they won't let him on the ship with just a photocopy. And he waited until the last moment to get the passport.

Men...such a challenge.

 

[ZooMommy]

We finally got Devin's birth certificate - yeeha! The only problem is that I really can't "feel" the raised seal on it. I sure hope that doesn't create a problem... there's no way I could counterfeit it; it's printed on paper with several different colors in it and across the top on the back is some sort of "raised" symbols. I'm trying not to worry! It does have a stamp on it showing June 26th as the date it was printed; I promise, Disney, she does belong to me!

Target has 50% off their July 4th/Fresh Squeezed summer stuff. I got Devin and myself snorkeling gear without the fins. I can handle renting those, but the thought of renting the snorkel itself bothered me. I wouldn't want to put something in my mouth that has been in someone else's....ewwww! If anyone needs anything, that 50% price is going to change on Monday - it'll be 75% then and 90% off on Wednesday (but they didn't have enough snorkel stuff, but lots of dinnerware, toys and clothing!)

Jami, I know what you mean about Jazi wanting to plan all your time... I had to emphasize to my kids that we were going to have dinner together every night and go to the show together! I know they're going to be SO tired (and cranky) after we get home. Devin starts cheerleading camp the Monday after we get back and she's already dreading having to get up early to get there... me, too! The 3 of us (Greg, too!) are not morning people.... Poor Russell and Shirley, they're going to have to be in such close quarters with us!

We got a break in the heatwave, finally! It's only going to be 84 today and Russell is smoking a real Texas brisket that I brought back after spring break! Yummy! Now I have to go make potato salad to go with it - that kinda cooking I can do! Y'all come on up for dinner!

 

[D A P & I]

Don't worry Tracy about Devins BC, mine is the same and from Texas. I am sure we both will be boarding that Magic Ship on the 27th
What time is dinner?
Still no doc's for us. I sure hope they come soon. I will hope for Monday's mail. Did yours come in the mail, since you went through AAA ?
Have a great dinner and enjoy your family time, we have the same deal here, that we always have our dinner together, and will see the shows together. That is why we call it our family vacation.
Is anyone bring a rain gear????? Not that we expect rain, but are you anyway?

Anne


(grandparents)

 

[ZooMommy]

Hi Anne! Glad to see you're back; I still have to reply to your emails.... we've been painting the front porch this week and I'm really only checking this board since I'm too tired to do much else! Russell has finally decided that it's probably better to hire someone to paint the exterior...DUH! I TRIED to tell him BEFORE we started....He is NOT getting on the roof to paint the window trim, though; at least, I didn't have to talk him outta that!

Dinner is going to be a little late tonight; he forgot about the coals burning and had to pile more on! MEN! That'll give y'all more time to get here!

Thanks for reassuring me about Devin's b/c.... I don't think I'll ever do well as an international traveler! Best for me to stay on one continent, I guess! I'm only bringing umbrellas with us, but I might have pocket poncho's around somewhere in this wreck... I'll have to search!

I looked at weather.com and one of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane names is MARCO! How funny is that? We'll already have one with us; we don't need the other one!

 

[drl]

Hurricane Marco huh?? That's some coincidence. What do you think Laura, is it an omen? I hadn't really thought about rain gear, but with a sign like that maybe I should. Hey, come to think of it, I do have 14 bucks worth of rain ponchos from the zoo in D.C. where we went a few weeks ago. They have pictures of the pandas on them, but they'll do in a pinch. I sure hope Noal didn't throw them away!!

Thanks for the tip about Target - I have to go there tomorrow, so I'll check it out. Before, I've taken my receipt in when something I've bought has gone on sale shortly after I've bought it and they've refunded the difference. So it might be worth it to buy what you want now and try to get some cash back when the sale drops more later. That way you don't have to worry about them running out of the good stuff. I'm gonna check to see if they have one of those "soft-side" turtle-top things. I think I finally have Noal convinced we're gonna need one! He usually realizes I'm right eventually - I don't know why he bothers to fight it at all!! LOL. Just kidding, honey.

Bye for now.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Don't worry.
Hurricanes are named in alphabetical order. Marco hurricane will be number 13th in the sequence this year. Very late in the season. When we are on the seas there will be still calm, I promise ... Marco will not sneeze too hard (Laura will take care of that)

For more info see:

http://www.weather.com/newscenter/t...0529xboatxhurricanenames.html?from=tropupdate

Marco & Laura

 

[ZooMommy]

Originally posted by marco1
Don't worry.
Marco will not sneeze too hard (Laura will take care of that)

Marco & Laura

I have this mental picture of Marco walking around with cork plugs stuck somewhere.... Now you can all join me in that picture so I don't have to be alone! Russell is the one who MUST be allergic to me... he has sneezing fits a lot! LOL They say you marry a man like your dad and he is very much like my dad was (Dad could blow you out of the house with his sneezes, but I think it was more for fun that he was quite loud!) I miss my daddy so much, next Friday (7/12) will be the 2nd anniversary of his passing. We buried him on the 14th, which would've been my mom's 76th birthday (she died not quite 6 months earlier than my dad) I thought it was neat that we "packaged" Dad up and sent him to her! What else do you give the woman with everything?!

Dena, Target changed their return policy. If it's clearanced and there's nothing wrong with it, you can only get back what the current price is. I just hope they still have those rolling Coleman coolers. I'd LOVE to get one for $5 (75% off) Wish me luck!

And if you can get Noal to get one of those luggage carriers for your car, PLEASE let me know how you "persuaded" him. Russell absolutely refuses to get one....

Now it's LESS THAN 3 WEEKS - whoohoo!!!!

 

[D A P & I]

We have a rooftop cargo carrier, we bought on ebay for 40.00. It is great. There would be no way we all could travel with out it. We have an Expedition and there are 6 of us. It's a must
You can get them anywhere and hard or soft cover. We have soft, it is much more flexable. it gives you back your leg room and extra seating.
Can you all believe that in only 19 days we will be talking face to face This has really turned out to be a Magical vacation. THANKS for being a part of it everyone.

Anne


(grandparents)

 

[CruellaDuVille]

OK, 19 days. The packing pressure's mounting (I won't pack till week of, but I'm thinking a little) and the excitement is building. I'm looking forward to not cooking a meal, not washing a dish, not vaccuming a dog hair, not doing a thing except relax, have fun, be entertained, eat great food, check out some new scenery and shop (for perfume jewelry, no less).

I will be putty in Mickey's hands.

 

[drl]

Okay, I went to Target. They had next to nothing left! And it was only on 30% clearance! They did have the cargo carrier, but I think I saw it advertised for less somewhere else. I'll head to the other store later today to see if I can save a few dollars.

Tracy, I think what convinced Noal that we are going to need one was seeing the HUGE pile of stuff I have started putting together to take! LOL. I have pretty much gotten myself packed, except for the shorts and shirts I'll be wearing for the next 3 weeks. I'll be the one to have to pack everyone else, so I figured I'd get my own packing out of the way so it won't be so much to do at one time. I've got to go through all the boy's clothes - I just know their pants aren't going to fit. I'll be doing more shopping I guess. We're starting swim lessons this morning, but this afternoon I'll try to get the boys to try on some things. That should be fun. They just LOVE trying on clothes. Right. I told Noal to start thinking about what he was going to take in case there is something that needs to go to the cleaners. He just groaned.

Oh well. It'll all get done. Then I can relax and let someone else worry about everything for a change!! I can't wait - I feel like this guy

 

[Sungirl2356]

hey yall im goin on the same cruise and which to meet up wit people....im 14 yrs old and im goin wit my mom dad and two brothers ages 13,17.

beachgirls....i want to meet ur daughter and become friends with her..because im the only young girl in my family and will be all alone so i want to meet friends....im from massachusetts....

we are in category 4 deck 8

i cant wait this is my first cruise

 

[beachgirls]

Hi - my name is Tyla - I'm the momma - my oldest is Tiffini she's 15 1/2 - you can email her at tylabeach@netzero.net - My neice is Callie and she's going also and she's 12 1/2 - so your in between both their ages - but you will all have fun and meet a lot of people. Let us know about you and email when you can. Don't worry about being a lone - you won't be alone. Don't forget when you get on the ship to meet us all at the Goofy pool around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Nice meeting you! Tell your brothers my nephew is 15 and maybe they can meet up as well.

Talk to you soon -

Momma Beachgirl

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

WELCOME ABOARD , Sungirl and family !!!


You will surely meet LOTS of new friends !!!!!!!!!
The teens club ... will be your "new " home !!!

( though it will be nice to have dinner and some cool moment with "family" !!!!!!


CIAO Laura & Marco ( we come from Italy )

 

[ZooMommy]

Glad you and your family are coming with us! It's our first cruise, too! My kids are 11 and 6 (but Devin acts like a teen already, actually, I think she's really about 30!)

We're headed to the Disney store today to see what's left at 75% off! I think I'll pick up some trinkets on sale and bring them with us so that Devin and Greg HOPEFULLY won't ask for the same things on the ship that aren't on sale! HA! Who am I foolin'?!

FINALLY got some rain here last night and our temp is 72 degrees! Maybe I can cut back to only watering my flowers once a day (anyone know why rabbits only eat the white flowers? Help!)

 

[ldb1030]

Tracy,
Glad you have cooled off! We are at 101!

 

[grandmalinda]

I have to be back in El Centro Fri.-Mon. (120 miles east of San Diego) and it's 113 there today (and going UP). 62 in San Diego and overcast. Enjoying it while I can. Do you suppose it will be really humid during our cruise in July?

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Hallo everybody,
in next post I will update the who's who list,
adding
- sungirl 2356
and a "new entry"
- Luckymom
(for some reason, she can't get messages on the DIS board; she knows everything of us and looks forward to meet everyone).

I have a WORD version of the document, which fits in one page. If you want a WORD copy, just ask (m.dinaro@tin.it)





VERY WELCOME ABOARD NEW FRIENDS!
MARCO & LAURA

 

[beachgirls]

Hey Marco - its momma beachgirl - send me the word format - you should have my email address.

GLAD TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD "LUCKYMOM" - HEY I MAY HAVE TO PLAY BINGO OR SOMETHING WITH YOU AND MAYBE I'LL GET LUCKY AND WIN SOME MONEY LOL

EVERYONE I'M WORKING ON THE SIGN - SO IT SHOULD BE READY FOR EVERYONE TO SEE AND BE ABLE TO MEET AT 3:00.

CAN'T WAIT - STILL GOTTA GET MY LUGGAGE - BUT I DID GET A CARRY ON AT LEAST!!!

I'LL BE THINKING OF YOU ALL ON THE 24TH OF THIS MONTH - THAT'S WHEN MY VACATION REALLY KINDA BEGINS - ME AND THE GIRLS AND MY MOM ARE DRIVING TO FLORIDA SO I'M GETTING A COUPLE DAYS START ON MY VACATION BEFORE THE CRUISE.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Marco1
Marco 49
DW Laura 49
Milano – Italy
Second seating
Stateroom 7507

Zoomommy
Tracy 40
DH Russell 44 (almost 45)
MIL Shirley 61
DD Devin 11
DS Greg 6
Chicago - Illinois
Staterooms 6144 / 6146

D.A.P.& I.
Anne 41
DH Doug 41
DD Paige 8
DS Ian 4
Hickory – North Carolina
Grandpa Bob 75 while on board !
Grandma Jeane 74
Augusta - Georgia
Second seating (waiting list for the first)
5504

Beachgirls
Tyla 37
DD Tiffini 16 (almost)
DD Taylor 10 1/ 2 (almost 11)
Oklahoma
Second seating
6078
sister of Paintballbuster

Paintballbuster
Brandi 38
DH Justin 39
DS Justin S. (AKA Justin S. or Scotty) 15 1/2
DD Callie 12 1 / 2
DM’s Mom Bev 55
Oklahoma
Second seating
8046
sister of Beachgirls


Grandmalinda
Linda
DGD Danielle 8
DGD Kylie 5
San Diego - California
2519


LDB1030
Lisa
DH Jim
DD Alexa 11
Lisa’s Sister Mary, Cassy, Will (20 months)
All from Kansas
Lisa’s Sister Julie (San Francisco)
First Seating
Deck 5 – 3 x Cat 7, 1 cat 6 staterooms

54Suzie
DH
MIL
FIL
SIL + Husband + other friends
California
Deck 7

CruelladeVille
Karen
DD 15
Eugene – Oregon
Second seating
Stateroom 7628

Buzz2
DW
DS 9
DD 5

drl
Dena
DH Noal
DS Conner 5 1/ 2
DD Chase 4 1/ 2
1049
MIL
FIL
1065
Virginia

Cyberkashi
Jami
DH Scott
DD Jazmyn 5 ½
7066
Northern NJ

Sungirl2356
14
brothers 13 and 17
mom & dad
cat 4 deck 8
Massachusetts

Luckymom
Colleen
Terry
Kids
Florida
+ friends Marla, Paul & kids