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

[salliep]

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?

Hi Laura!!! So excited about your phone!! It the best best toy I ever got!!!! I love it so much!!!!! It was sooo easy to set up. All I did was hook the cradle to my mac, set the phone in it, and it came up all by itself and started downloading all my information- my mail, address book, contacts, itune library, bookmarks etc. It loaded itunes which is where it does its downloading from, and then it literally walked me through a 3 step process to Att to get my new number and service. It took all but 3 minutes-!! Each time I set the phone in the cradle, it updates all my info!!! I do not know if its easier because I have a mac, but I couldn't believe I came home with the phone in the box, plugged it into the computer and was making a call 5 minutes later!!!

 

[salliep]

Last Day to submit names for Kids Bags!!!!!!!!!!!! I will post matches tonight or early tomorrow morning- I will be out most of the day.
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Children's gift bags
..... If you would like your child to participate in the kid gift bag exchange, please send me a PM as well post here if you like. I am going to match up girls and boys as close to their ages as possible. So, please send names and ages.
It will be $15-20.00 dollars- one gift per child, those who have more than one child, if this is too much, please let me know and we will change it to 10.00 dollars, although here in the US, 10.00 will not get you much!


Tomorrow is the last day to put your child's/ children's name in... unless I get even numbers of add ons, then I can continue to match. All names will be put into a bag ( as close as age compatibility as possible) and Carley will pick two names at a time for matches. I will post and PM everyone with their matches Friday morning. I was asked if the kids gift bags need to be location specific. I do not think so, do the best you can, its the thought that counts!!!


so far we have:

Carley 13 (Sallie)
Alice 12 (Andrew)
Stephen (Andrew)
Ethan 9 (Izzi)
Joshua 11 (Izzi)
Kylie 10 (Diane- 4kittymagic )
Madelynne-8 (Brian)
Elizabeth, 8 ( bridegirl- suzy)
Hunter, (boy), 8 ( bridegirl- suzy)
Julia, 5 ( bridegirl- suzy)
Dash (boy), 5 ( bridegirl- suzy)
Serena, 2 1/2 ( bridegirl- suzy)
Alex Turner 11 (boy)
Meredith Turner 5 (girl)
Ben 10 Iowazipcode
Emily 13 Iowazipcode
Tristan (12) Aurora1959
Garet (9)Aurora 1959
Emily 9 (homeruk)
Zak 6 (homeruk)
Chloe 12 (homeruk)
April, 14 (eeyorluvr10)


updated..we are growing!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[salliep]

Tee Shirts......
Ok - here is the story. I put an order in for the tee shirts with cafe Press on Monday. It seemed to go through. Monday night I get an email about the copyright issues after reviewing the order saying it was "pending". Of course after reading all the other rejections I figured it was rejected also. Well, I got another email this morning saying the shirt has shipped!!!!!!!! I called Maryann right away telling her the story, and I told her to try it and if it worked I would post. I am now going to let her post what she was told- I think shes on line- I just Pmd her about another mini meet tomorrow!!!!

Sooooooo here is the link.. you may want to wait to see how mine comes out first I will post as soon as it comes... I only ordered one because I didnt think it wa sgoing to go through, so I have to put another order in too!!
http://www.cafepress.com

I hope the shirt comes today!!!

 

[MrsG]

Congrats on the JoAnn.

Still no doc here on Long Island

I'm starting to cross things off my list, but it seems I'm adding more than I'm crossing off!!!!!

Maryann

 

[bridegirl]

I am not good at the cut and paster quote thing, so until I master it...

-- Happy Anniversary!

-- Glad to hear the dog's owners have taken over for you - you were very kind to them and their dog.

-- Hope your daughter feels better soon.

-- I am happy to give back some of my lanyards - did I order 12?

-- I thought I was on the earlier fish extender list, but then I wasn't on the most recent one. But then, I haven't made a fish extender, but I could manage the paper bag one but then I would be shamed by my fellow craft DIS'ers.

-- Will we get the matches for the kidswap today? Hoping to get that shopping done asap.

Pixie dust!

Susy

 

[Pixie Dust II]

Good Morning everyone . Just wanted to check and see if anyone else was interested in being included in the list for meeting at the Grand Marina on Friday evening? If I have missed your name, please PM me.​

Just like everyone else, I check off I one thing and add two more to my list . One of these days it will all get caught up & packed up! ​

MEETING FOR DRINKS AT GRAND MARINA​

7:30 – IN LOBBY – 7-27-07​

Pixie Dust II – Harole Ann & Garry
Friends of Pixie Dust II-Jan & Howie
Kyla- Jeanne & Jim
Sandaneli- Sandra & Gerry
Lynn Tarrant- Lynn & Keith (meeting to go to fountain)
JustJus- Justine & Jon

 

[Pixie Dust II]

Lanyard Status 7/12:
I oversold the lanyards by 3 .

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



I haven't seen a post from her for a while. Did someone else say they were doing name tags or did I dream that?

 

[kyla]

Ok, it took me till this morning to realize that I'm really only short one lanyard. The vendor sent two extra lanyard but some reason I couldn't comprehend that last night in my panic. Thanks to all those that volunteered giving up their lanyards but I can probably convince my hubby that he really doesn't want a lanyard UNLESS there is someone out there that absolutely knows that they don't need one of their lanyards, then please contact me and I will be in your debt, beside refunding you. I also have plenty of extra badge reels if you like that too.

In the meantime, if anyone wants red badge reels, I seems to have 20 extra. I ordered extras just in case some went bad plus I think the vendor added an extra 10 on when I bumped the lanyard order up by ten.

 

[kidcoos3]

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

I did that on-line today. I also stopped the newspapers and spoke to the credit card companies about being in Europe.

Sounds complicated!!

Congrats!!

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!

I agree with Bellelinus - my DH even used to hide birthday cards that came in the mail so that on the actual day, I would have lots to open - I say, hold off.

 

[Pixie Dust II]

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

The last time I filled the card out at the post office and gave it to the clerk they stopped the mail that day, not the date I had marked ! Not sure if it would be safe to go on line and do it as our Post Office might not be able to read it!

 

[Sandaneli]

I am not good at the cut and paster quote thing, so until I master it...

-- Happy Anniversary!

-- Glad to hear the dog's owners have taken over for you - you were very kind to them and their dog.

-- Hope your daughter feels better soon.

-- I am happy to give back some of my lanyards - did I order 12?

-- I thought I was on the earlier fish extender list, but then I wasn't on the most recent one. But then, I haven't made a fish extender, but I could manage the paper bag one but then I would be shamed by my fellow craft DIS'ers.

-- Will we get the matches for the kidswap today? Hoping to get that shopping done asap.

Pixie dust!

Susy

Sorry about that Susy,
I've added you to the list. And don't worry about what your FE looks like. THis is just for fun.

Sandra

 

[Sandaneli]

THis is a list update.

Fish Extender participants

MaryJo 6134
sandaneli 2017
Bellelinus 5020
PixieDustII 6550
IslandMom3 5634
LoveBeast 7501
SAllieP 7546
alexturner 2541
disneynutinlondon 8564
eeyorelvr10 More than one cabin
DisneySpirit 5648
4KittyMagic 6594
Kyla 6504
formerpcer
aurora1959 6030
bridegirl


Please PM if your room number is not listed or if you'd like to join us. You don't need a fancy fish extender. I've heard some people are planning on using a brown paper bag!

Sandra

 

[Pixie Dust II]

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!

Happy Birthday, Laura! Enjoy your new phone. I am betting you give him gifts early! My dh can never keep a secret. He gets too excited with himself when he buys something and hints around until I know what it is so he might as well just give me the gift!

Have you designed that man hole cover yet?? See you soon!

 

[bridegirl]

Please don't take your DH lanyard away, YOU are the one that did all the work. Take one or two or three away from me - whatever you need is fine. I was just buying them to join in the fun, my mother's husband won't even notice if he doesn't get one.

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hi all,

Sorry I have not been posting much - too much to do and toooooooo little time.

I have been reading though so I think Im uptodate.

:happybirthday: Laura - I can just picture you and Sally on Deck, both with your toys

Joann, I have made an attempt at a pirate costume for my self - Think I might see if there is a t- shirt on board that Dave could wear. (That will be as near as I can get for him).

ok well I feel I am getting somewhere.

Today I have bought my giftbag and its contents ( warning there is some china in so it is fragile for whoever gets it).

I have also managed to complete the Guest part of the online checkin. ( The way I got round it was in the disembarkation bit - I filled in the hotel in barcelonas address , then put in state FL and DVC zipcode. Hopefully they will work out that Barcelona is not a district of FL !

I also picked up a perscription from my docs of all the medication I take. I also picked up a signed list of all the perscribed drugs I take - so I can show anyone of the authorities that need it.

I have taken my mam shopping - only one more shop till we go away.

Going to go and have to lie down. I am still reading - if not posting as much. This last week my back has been the worst for a long while. I am really nervous now in case anything happens before the holiday - I need this holiday -so badly.

 

[funluvin]

Ok, it took me till this morning to realize that I'm really only short one lanyard. The vendor sent two extra lanyard but some reason I couldn't comprehend that last night in my panic. Thanks to all those that volunteered giving up their lanyards but I can probably convince my hubby that he really doesn't want a lanyard UNLESS there is someone out there that absolutely knows that they don't need one of their lanyards, then please contact me and I will be in your debt, beside refunding you. I also have plenty of extra badge reels if you like that too.

In the meantime, if anyone wants red badge reels, I seems to have 20 extra. I ordered extras just in case some went bad plus I think the vendor added an extra 10 on when I bumped the lanyard order up by ten.

Jeanne,

I totally agree with bridegirl. You should not be the one to give up a lanyard. I am more than happy to give one back.

Thank you,thank you, thank you for giving your time to organizing and ordering the lanyards. See you in Barcelona!!!!

Ceil

 

[lovebeast]

Jeanne,

I totally agree with bridegirl. You should not be the one to give up a lanyard. I am more than happy to give one back.

Thank you,thank you, thank you for giving your time to organizing and ordering the lanyards. See you in Barcelona!!!!

Ceil

kyla, you can have 1 on mine. i bought extras. so no one going on the cruise has to give up one.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hello, just in very very bad day at work, got my headache back!!!


But

1/ DCL Tickets arrived by UPS!

2/ PISA refunding the extra tickets!


So a bit more happy!

 

[AnnaS]

Still no doc here on Long Island

I'm starting to cross things off my list, but it seems I'm adding more than I'm crossing off!!!!!

Maryann

Same here and me too.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

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

Pardon!