July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 2

[eeyorelvr10]

Our TA makes me so mad!!
DH went today to pick up the Cruise Documents, she says they didn't come in. I find it hard to believe that documents arrive in Arizona and PA but not Boston. When sent UPS 2nd day air on Monday.

Next he tried to book room 5520 the secret porthole room that is showing as available on DisneyCruise.com. SHe says it isn't available and that DCL told her the cruise is sold out. I know that the website is messed up but I doubt they would be showing rooms as available is the cruise is sold out. Today it shows cat 9 and 10 being available.

SHe has been difficult since the beginning but DH was taking care of it so I am trying to be patient. It just bothers me that I hear about some great TAs who are very helpful and ours is the total opposite.

OK I'm done venting.

Sandra

Sandra - are you using my TA?

Hi,
This is what the brown paper bag fish extender might look like.

This was made just for Jeanne (Kyla), since it was her idea.

OK I've lost my mind. At least DH and DD think so, and after tonight they're probably right.

Sandra

Are you taking orders?

Sandra - are you doing the Fish Extender list? I have this wonderful idea and if the list is not too long, I am considering giving a couple per cabin. Once you all see what they are you will understand why I might be passing out 2. Remember all - I tend to think practical!

You all know the baseball mom that brings, carrots and juice instead of soda? Well, the carrots I won't bring but a granola bar and juice - I did. (And raisins were never out of the question!) Guess I traumatized the kids way too much. I was never the cool mom! - but their teeth never rotted out!

There's something to be said about practicality!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Sounds complicated!!

Congrats on mini

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

AWFUL!!!! Andrew.. have you ever read how long it takes to put the makeup and fur on him- its so realistic its scary!!!!!Is it a weekly show??

13 Part series and yes it would take a long time in make up 4-5 hours

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

They're here. They're here. They're here. They're here.


I had to leave today at 4 for a nail appt. I was dissapointed because UPS hadn't come yet. And I had football sign-ups until 7:30. I got home a little before 8 - and immediately checked the front door. No docs.

Then just 5 minutes ago I decided to go out the front door to move the car into the garage. And there they were. Strange that he just dropped them and ran w/o ringing the door bell. And that they were delivered at such a late hour.

But who cares? They're here.They're here.They're here.

Congrats on tickets

 

[eeyorelvr10]

OK REALLY not braggin here - but would someone like to start up my iPhone. This is the reason that any gift from DH is a two-edged sword. Wonderful gifts but guess who has to figure out how to use it by reading directions.

DH is a he-man and doesn't need to read directions. Me on the other hand - I have too. And since you have to activiate it via iTunes, guess I will have to do it!

BTW - its still shrink wrapped. Think I'll leave it to the morning or when DIS goes down for the night. This drives DH nuts - he'd be tearing up the box trying to get at it and then say to me - OK - now what?

I believe that is the other reason why he gave it to me. He claims that last night at dinner, I was prodding and mentioning iPhone and he popped out with - they had run out of the 4gb - they weren't any left.

Then when he realized his mistake, he sheepishly stated - do you want your present early?

He tried to blame the Strawberry margarita but really - how can you blame the drink?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

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I wonder if I could catch Andrew when he leaves a week before everyone else.............let's take a vote........

Andrew will remain thread "CAPTAIN"

I will "KETCHUP?"

OK, I'm leaving now.........Night to all!!!

Its up to you to catch up I will stop osting Friday 20th! So you might have up to a week.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Your Vacation begins in 15 Days ​

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[kyla]

I'm in trouble now

 

[kyla]

Lanyard Status 7/12:
I oversold the lanyards by 1 .
Ok, panic over, I just realized that the vendor sent us two extra lanyards, so I'm only short one.

Disneylover is making name cards for the lanyards, so please contact her to let her know what name to print.

PICKUP INFORMATION
I will be at the Barcelona port terminal for checkin at noon on the 28th, so please look for me there or if you see the lanyard around somone's neck, ask where they got it and you'll find me. I also will bring lanyards to the DIS meets - whatever is planned and whoever is staying at the Grand Marina, just look me up, I'm there.

Ok so far I have the following interest:
Kyla 9 paid 9 lanyards, 5 reels
Jlawall 7 PAID FOR 7 lanyards, 2 reels
Eeyorelvr10 6 PAIDfor 6 lanyards with 6 RED reels
kidcoos3 5 PAID for 5 lanyards, 5 reels
Andrew UK 4 PAID for 4 lanyards
Salliep 3 PAID for 3 lanyards with 3 (2 RED reels + 1 Black reel)
Pixie DustII 4 PAIDfor 4 lanyards with 4 reels
AnnaS 5 PAIDfor 5 lanyards with 5 reels
disneymagic316 9 PAIDfor 9 lanyards with 9 reels
MrsG 2 PAID2 lanyards, 2 reels
MrsJobba1 2 Barcelona
Lovebeast 4 PAID for 4 lanyards and 3 reels
Iowazipcode 8 PAIDfor 8 lanyards and 8 reels
disneylover 5 5 PAIDfor 5 lanyards
formerCper 4 PAIDfor 4 lanyards, 4 reels
10yrann 8 PAIDfor 8 lanyards
MaryJo 3 PAID for 3 lanyards
LynnTarrant 2 Barcelona
Sandaneli 2 PAIDfor 2 lanyards & 2 reels
JustJus 4 PAID for 4 lanyards and 1 reel
Aurora1959 4 PAID for 4 lanyards and 4 reels
caven 553 7 PAIDfor 7 lanyards and 4 reels
danfromca 6 PAID for 6 lanyards, 6 reels
Bellelinus 4 PAID for 4 lanyards, 1 reel
DisneySpirit 2 PAID for 2 lanyards
donioc 6 PAID for 6 lanyards
disneynutinlondon 4 Barcelona
funluvin 13 PAIDfor 13 lanyards + 13 reels, a mix of black and red reels
Alexcturner 4 PAIDfor 4 lanyards
benspock 4 PAID for 4 lanyards and 4 reels
ukmickeyc 3 Barcelona
scottishwee35 2 PAID for 2 lanyards + 2 reels + postage
bridegirl 11 PAID for 11 lanyards and 11 reels
4kittymagic 2 PAID for 2 lanyards and 2 reels
Total: 168

# badge reels requested:
MrsJobba (2)
salliep (3) 2 red reels and one black
MrsG (2)
AnnaS (5)
eeyorelvr10 (6) RED reels
lovebeast (3)
jlawall (2)
Kidcoos3 (5)
LynnTarrant (2)
justjus (1)
caven553 (4)
Aurora1959 (4)
PixieDustII (4) 2 red & 2 black reels
disneymagic316 9
Iowazipcode (8)
Danfromca (6)
Bellelinus (1)
formerCPer (4)
disneynutinlondon (4)
sandaneli (2)
funluvin (13) mix of black and red reels
kyla (6) mix of black and red reels
benspock (4)
bridegirl (11)
scottishwee35 (2)
4kittymagic (2)
Total: 115

Lanyard Design Options (by formerCPer): Design E is what is being made up

 

[danfromca]

I want to see:

Bridge to Terabithia
Pirates of the Carr II and III
Ratouille
The Prestige

But my only must see is PCIII
I really don't know much about the others except I remember seeing previews and they looked interesting. I never have been able to sit through a James Bond movie since Sean Connery. Have they changed any?

Ratatouille is top of my list.
Don't miss The Prestige - AWESOME film. Not for the younger kids.

They're here. They're here. They're here. They're here.


I had to leave today at 4 for a nail appt. I was dissapointed because UPS hadn't come yet. And I had football sign-ups until 7:30. I got home a little before 8 - and immediately checked the front door. No docs.

Then just 5 minutes ago I decided to go out the front door to move the car into the garage. And there they were. Strange that he just dropped them and ran w/o ringing the door bell. And that they were delivered at such a late hour.

But who cares? They're here.They're here.They're here.

Ah, the suspense - but alas, no documents here yet.

The mail stoppage has been ordered (did I tell you about the 30 minute line at the post office???)

For those interested - you can now submit a mail hold online at usps.gov.

 

[kyla]

Darn it! I copied the list of people who wanted lanyards, put in in excel and now find I oversold the lanyards by 3. I guess I can't count.

I don't suppose there is anyone out there who is willing to give up one, two or three lanyards from their order?????? I will refund and give you free badge reels in return.
Otherwise, I will need to refund 4kittymagic for 2 lanyards. She was the last to place an order. And then I could give up my lanyard. I already gave out the lanyards I got for my sisters and their families. I probably could convince one of them that they look silly wearing a lanyard. Not sure I can convince 3 people in my family that they don't want their lanyards. Anyone having second thoughts on how many they bought?

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Darn it! I copied the list of people who wanted lanyards, put in in excel and now find I oversold the lanyards by 3. I guess I can't count.

I don't suppose there is anyone out there who is willing to give up one, two or three lanyards from their order?????? I will refund and give you free badge reels in return.
Otherwise, I will need to refund 4kittymagic for 2 lanyards. She was the last to place an order. And then I could give up my lanyard. I already gave out the lanyards I got for my sisters and their families. I probably could convince one of them that they look silly wearing a lanyard. Not sure I can convince 3 people in my family that they don't want their lanyards. Anyone having second thoughts on how many they bought?

Jeanne - sent you a PM -

 

[eeyorelvr10]

wow - I must have broke wind or something cuz no one is on. I must be a diehard.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Hey Laura I'm here but it's 8am over here and I've just got into work. I'm not staying long as I've just done my ketchup from last night and now unfortunately I have to do some work.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Hey Laura I'm here but it's 8am over here and I've just got into work. I'm not staying long as I've just done my ketchup from last night and now unfortunately I have to do some work.

Hi Izzie - I hope your feeling better. Are your stress fractures going to intefer with you vacation?

On my end, DD14 just announced that she has to go to the Dr's. She has a problem that when she starts to get sick, her sinuses get infected in her neck and she "grows" a ball on either side of her neck. Nothing super dangerous just when she feels the knot coming on I need to get her on meds as that is the only way it will go away. If I delay in getting her to the docs - she comes away looking like her face is totally bloated. And since she has lost about 23 lbs, it is really noticeable. All I need would be for her to be denied entry onto the plane because they think she is contagious.

There was a case over here of a student being refused passage because she was coughing so much they were afraid to take a chance of infecting others. Turns out it was just a cold - as she had told them but the airlines didn't want to take a chance. So since she was on a school sponsored trip - she and a chaperone had to get off. She was delayed in getting back home for 1 day but the parents were so upset she was debating on suing.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Hi Izzie - I hope your feeling better. Are your stress fractures going to intefer with you vacation?

On my end, DD14 just announced that she has to go to the Dr's. She has a problem that when she starts to get sick, her sinuses get infected in her neck and she "grows" a ball on either side of her neck. Nothing super dangerous just when she feels the knot coming on I need to get her on meds as that is the only way it will go away. If I delay in getting her to the docs - she comes away looking like her face is totally bloated. And since she has lost about 23 lbs, it is really noticeable. All I need would be for her to be denied entry onto the plane because they think she is contagious.

There was a case over here of a student being refused passage because she was coughing so much they were afraid to take a chance of infecting others. Turns out it was just a cold - as she had told them but the airlines didn't want to take a chance. So since she was on a school sponsored trip - she and a chaperone had to get off. She was delayed in getting back home for 1 day but the parents were so upset she was debating on suing.

I'm not going to go to the gym between now and our cruise so I'm hoping that the hips will heal up ok. I hope your daughter gets her cold sorted and ther's no problems with her getting on the flight over.

 

[Sandaneli]

Sandra,

I just took a peak at the DCL website and as you said it is showing room 5520 as being available. I remember back when I was trying to move a coupleof cabins around and called DCL and was toldthe cabin I was asking for was not available. The problem was that I had the cabin "in use" on my web session. Once I cancelled my session the DCL rep was able to acces the room. I wonder if something similar may have happened in your case.
A thought...must you go through you TA or can you just call DCL on your own to change the room?

Good luck and enjoy the dinners.

Because we originally used a TA Disney won't even talk to us about any changes to our reservations. We tried that in April when we had other problems with DCL and the TA.

Sandra

 

[Sandaneli]

Sandra - are you using my TA?






Are you taking orders?

Sandra - are you doing the Fish Extender list? I have this wonderful idea and if the list is not too long, I am considering giving a couple per cabin. Once you all see what they are you will understand why I might be passing out 2. Remember all - I tend to think practical!

You all know the baseball mom that brings, carrots and juice instead of soda? Well, the carrots I won't bring but a granola bar and juice - I did. (And raisins were never out of the question!) Guess I traumatized the kids way too much. I was never the cool mom! - but their teeth never rotted out!

There's something to be said about practicality!

We must be kindred spirits or long lost sisters. I bring oranges and fresh fruit to soccer and basketball games or cheez -its and juice boxes. Not always very popular but PRACTICAL.
I was also thinking of something practical as a Fish Extender gift. THere are only 15 dissers signed up as of now. I'm not thinking many more will sign up because we are getting down to the wire. I also don't know how many people are in each room or group associated with disser.

The list is on page 878 post 13157 if you want to double check.

Sandra

 

[bellelinus]

Ok, the real reason I was here was to copy off the lanyard list, so I know who to give what. Any update on the name tags? Anybody know if Disneylover is doing them? I haven't been around much so haven't been able to catchup on the posts.

I'm also starting to cross things off my list. I leave on the 22nd for London, so I am really feeling pressured now. I think I need to do a practise pack this weekend. But somehow I need to weigh my suitcase. The suitcase seem pretty heavy by itself . I wonder if I can take it down to the vets and weigh it there?

You can buy a small scale that hooks onto your suitcase handle, and when you pick it up by the scale, it weighs the suitcase and leaves the total weight visible. This is a good thing to have not only when packing before leaving, but also to take with you since you will be buying things during the cruise and may need to redistribute things to be sure no suitcase weighs too much. You can get one for about $10 at baggage stores, online travel stores (Magellan, etc.).

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I wonder if I could catch Andrew when he leaves a week before everyone else.............let's take a vote........

Andrew will remain thread "CAPTAIN"

I will "KETCHUP?"

OK, I'm leaving now.........Night to all!!!

JoAnn, if you get typing as soon as Andrew leaves, you might could catch him!

Ok I can now share this as I already shared with Sallie - I had a sneaking suspicion that for my upcoming b-day that DH had gotten me an iPhone. Once Sallie came online to tell us how much she her phone - I popped out with I want one too suspecting that he wouldn't be able get one.

OK as sick as I am - its a game we play. I wait until the last moment only because I'm fickle and then tell him what I'd like. The stuff I REALLY REALLY want (s/a a Borders gift card) I never get but electronic stuff - he can find along with all those hard to get Xmas toys that are hot sellers. So, now, that I opened my big mouth - I got an iPhone.

Now before you all think that I'm a spoiled rich brat, here's the reason I'm not jumping for joy. The reason I cruises, is that this was the only time that we were out of phone range. No ringing phones 24/7! REALLY! Not one for 7, 11 or 14 days. It was pure heavenly bliss.

Now, since DH found out that the Magic has service - he "felt" it necessary to buy ME the phone. Knowing how I hate phones. (I used to be a secretary that was used to back up the receptionist of 20 lines - )

Anyway, Sallie - I got my phone! I told you that DH wouldn't be able to last. He's like a little kid in a candy store. Now the question is can I hold out on giving him his presents? Our anniversary is 2 days before my b-day - the 21st. I got him one of those safe wallets with the chain attached.

No worries everyone - he won't read the boards. He's too much into his poker shows and sci-fi shows to read on here. He is an off-the-board lurker!

So what do you all think? Should I wait and give him his wallet? There is a theme here - for his b-day back in April - he got 2 shorts that did double duty as swimsuits, 2 shirts that will be going to the Med with us and 1 pair or sandals that will also see foreign soil.

Am I just being too practical? Must be the practical one inside me! Do I wait? Do I give it to him? He also lost his Ray Bans on Sunday while waiting at Marshall's for me. So I bought him a pair to give on the 21st but now I feel guilty. To give or not to give - that is the question!

Congrats on the iPhone!!!!!!! I know how hard it is to keep a secret when you feel you have gotten someone something really special, so I sympathize with your husband giving it early . . . however, my take on giving presents too early is that it distracts from the enjoyment of the actual day celebrated -- so my advice would be to wait and give him his present on the actual day. Otherwise the day itself might be a bit of a letdown.

Congrats to those who received their docs yesterday (we didn't)!!!!!!

 

[bellelinus]

"Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones."
--Anne Sophie Swetchine