June 28, 2011 Disney Wonder 7-day Alaska

[nordkin]

I finally have all the stuff I need to make my FE gifts! Hope you guys like them. Have to get the FE made too. if we end up with a jerry rigged one, you will know I ran out of time...lol

I forgot ours on our last cruise and actually put a note on our fish to that fact and to place our items in the fish extender for my mother's room. Now that is jerry rigged. Doesn't matter what you have as long as things can be placed in it.

 

[crazydayz]

Oh my I can not believe we only have 2 weeks. I am still stressing about packing for the boys and getting my FE done. Time just got away from me.
Love the tip to put suitcases under the bed. They took up so much of our space our last cruise and we had a Veranda room. This time we are in an inside and I am so nervous how small it will feel and no window. Not sure how that will be with no light coming in. We are going to pack a nightlight so we can find our way to the bathroom at night. Thanks, Nordkin for the movie list. My kids are so excited to see Cars2 and Pirates.
Hey, Have we decided if we are trading scout patches? Do we have a count yet?

 

[ILuvJimny]

In 2 weeks we will be enjoying the gentle rocking of the ship as we sit on deck waiting for an amazing sunset!

 

[buddywesley]

I might have to rethink our packing as I thought we were going to have free bags with our Delta Amex. Since we used frequent flyer miles we had to book each ticket separately though and just found out only my husbands bag will be free...argh!

 

[mybelle01]

Oh my I can not believe we only have 2 weeks. I am still stressing about packing for the boys and getting my FE done. Time just got away from me.
Love the tip to put suitcases under the bed. They took up so much of our space our last cruise and we had a Veranda room. This time we are in an inside and I am so nervous how small it will feel and no window. Not sure how that will be with no light coming in. We are going to pack a nightlight so we can find our way to the bathroom at night. Thanks, Nordkin for the movie list. My kids are so excited to see Cars2 and Pirates.
Hey, Have we decided if we are trading scout patches? Do we have a count yet?

Yes we will definately do scout patches let me know if you want to trade more than one (some people may want one per family or one per child). I will let everyone know the count on Saturday!!

 

[mybelle01]

I might have to rethink our packing as I thought we were going to have free bags with our Delta Amex. Since we used frequent flyer miles we had to book each ticket separately though and just found out only my husbands bag will be free...argh!

Uggh.. that is so irritating about the bags. Then you have to try and decide how many bags and if you should carry some on.. what a drag.

 

[adorelc]

I might have to rethink our packing as I thought we were going to have free bags with our Delta Amex. Since we used frequent flyer miles we had to book each ticket separately though and just found out only my husbands bag will be free...argh!

We are flying Delta as well and have Delta Amex and I was just told that free bags might not apply to international travel. I called Amex and no one could give me a clear answer. Have you had the free bag for international travel? There are six of us on our reservation, so it is a great savings. I am so sorry about your tickets, that is frustrating!

 

[ILuvJimny]

When booking flights to Seattle, I had the choice of Delta or Southwest for about the same price. Since Southwest had better flight times and free baggage, I chose them. That way, we don't need to pack so lightly...good thing because I think I will have one full bag with just Fish Extender things from two cabins. I also still haven't made the actual Fish Extenders. I have some thoughts but just need to get them together. The other time we cruised, ours didn't get packed so we taped 4 small paper gift bags together. It worked just fine and the boys, even at 14, loved the excitement of seeing what came since they last checked!

We're also still planning on the scout council patch exchange, (just one) so let us know how many are participating.

I could hardly sleep last night thinking of all the things I still need to do to be ready to go. I can't decide if we are renting a car or taking Quick Shuttle. I think I leave some things for last minute so the time will go quicker because I am so busy getting everything done!

 

[buddywesley]

We are flying Delta as well and have Delta Amex and I was just told that free bags might not apply to international travel. I called Amex and no one could give me a clear answer. Have you had the free bag for international travel? There are six of us on our reservation, so it is a great savings. I am so sorry about your tickets, that is frustrating!

When I spoke to a Delta Representative yesterday about our seating assignments, I asked about the bags. He didn't say anything about not getting it with International. He said only my husband WOULD get the free bag. I guess we'll find out when we get there but either way, I'm packing a little lighter than I otherwise would have

The other wrinkle is that is it actually an Alaska Airlines flight running thru Delta. I guess if they wanted to, they could alos charge us because of that perhaps?

 

[buddywesley]

When I spoke to a Delta Representative yesterday about our seating assignments, I asked about the bags. He didn't say anything about not getting it with International. He said only my husband WOULD get the free bag. I guess we'll find out when we get there but either way, I'm packing a little lighter than I otherwise would have

The other wrinkle is that is it actually an Alaska Airlines flight running thru Delta. I guess if they wanted to, they could alos charge us because of that perhaps?

After checking further, it looks like dont really consider Canada or Mexico a truly International flight. If they did, baggage would be free (It is if you fly to Europe, the Caribbean, or Central America) Also we are flying first class TO Vancouver so hoping we get that leg's baggage free...dont know why the Rep didn't bring that up?! (but we used frequent flyer miles so ?)

 

[Tink37]

Yes we will definately do scout patches let me know if you want to trade more than one (some people may want one per family or one per child). I will let everyone know the count on Saturday!!

I'm not sure if you have us down but our family wants to be a part of the scout patch trading. Just put us down for one.

 

[Cindy Girl]

HI! My family will be going on the very last Alaska Cruise of the year and my DS (4) really wants the totem vinylmation. I am worried that they will be gone by our cruise. Would anyone be willing to get one for us? I have seen them on ebay, but they are too much since he will take it right out of the package and play with it. Later this summer I should be able to get the two passholder vinlmations from Disneyland and I have the chaser from parks 3 the blue It's a small world with flowers if a trade is preferred.

Thanks,

CG

 

[disdel]

Okay, FINALLY able to chime back in. Just caught up reading about four weeks of postings - wow, y'all have been busy

A week and a day until we leave for Vancouver

By the way... you don't *know* how envious we are of those of you who have finished school already. Our last day isn't until the Wednesday before the cruise... and we're flying out on Friday... and yes, I work in a school... so we'll *all* be going nuts here that Thursday (and none of us can *wait* for the end of the school year already

DW (school nurse) also doesn't end her school year until next Wednesday - and has been stuck late almost every day for the past two weeks


See you real soon!

 

[crazydayz]

Hi, count us in for scout patch trading! Total-1
Thanks for getting all the info MyBelle! A week and a day left, I feel stressed. I hope I remember everything. Not looking forward to the long plane ride. I am trying to find stuff to keep my five year old occupied. He is not one to sit still for very long.

 

[cozit]

Okay, FINALLY able to chime back in. Just caught up reading about four weeks of postings - wow, y'all have been busy

A week and a day until we leave for Vancouver



DW (school nurse) also doesn't end her school year until next Wednesday - and has been stuck late almost every day for the past two weeks


See you real soon!

Our school year ends on next Wednesday, too. I may only work half a day, but I swear the middle schoolers have been wearing me out - something about trying to get them to do math, and not behave like monkeys... or at least like they're at a party... this time of year. I like my kids, but you know it's bad when you get home, having started the day relatively well rested, sit down... and wake up 2 hours later, still tired - just in time for your own kids to get home!

I am *so* looking forward to the trip... and hoping I'll manage to get all the laundry and packing done next Wednesday/Thursday, because our flight on Friday leaves way too early in the morning (I plan to nap at least most of our second leg to Portland).

-Liz (one more week till trip... more or less... and a week and a half until meeting DisFolks in person on the ship

 

[mybelle01]

Hi Scout Friends-

Here is the count as of today:
Tink 37 (1)
Crazydays (1)
IluvJimmy (1)
IndyStarGazer (3)
Mybelle (1)

total: 7 patches, of course subtract your own family

If I forgot anyone that would like to trade council patches please let me know. I'm thinking of making a special shadow box combining, scrapbook paper and council patches.

 

[nordkin]

Hi Scout Friends-

Here is the count as of today:
Tink 37 (1)
Crazydays (1)
IluvJimmy (1)
IndyStarGazer (3)
Mybelle (1)

total: 7 patches, of course subtract your own family

If I forgot anyone that would like to trade council patches please let me know. I'm thinking of making a special shadow box combining, scrapbook paper and council patches.

I think this is a wonderful idea. I can remember when our boys were in scouts and went to the National Jamboree how excited they were with the patch swaps.

 

[ozdisneyfan]

Hi Everyone,

Getting very excited down here, about to get on our plane flight to LAX then Vancouver for our week pre-cruise!!

Packing is a BIG problem, I always take too much....

Looking forward to meeting you!

 

[disdel]

Our school year ends on next Wednesday, too. I may only work half a day, but I swear the middle schoolers have been wearing me out - something about trying to get them to do math, and not behave like monkeys... or at least like they're at a party... this time of year. I like my kids, but you know it's bad when you get home, having started the day relatively well rested, sit down... and wake up 2 hours later, still tired - just in time for your own kids to get home!

I am *so* looking forward to the trip... and hoping I'll manage to get all the laundry and packing done next Wednesday/Thursday, because our flight on Friday leaves way too early in the morning (I plan to nap at least most of our second leg to Portland).

-Liz (one more week till trip... more or less... and a week and a half until meeting DisFolks in person on the ship

Liz, DW symapthizes - she's in a middle school also. And one of our travelling group is a guidance counselor in a different middle school here. Y'all can swap some stories, I'm sure As I type, DW is arranging and re-arranging her "stuff" to pack. I stay out of the way

Will you be staying in Portland, or will you be in Vancouver before boarding? We're getting in to Vancouver Saturday, and will do two days touring with our group of 9 altogether.

I think this is a wonderful idea. I can remember when our boys were in scouts and went to the National Jamboree how excited they were with the patch swaps.

I agree - shows the kids that Scouts are everywhere. Patch trading caught my (now 30 year old) son at the Jamboree back then! Something caught me, too, since I've been on Jamboree staff for the past 4, and am scheduled again in 2013. Have to schedule the DCL cruises around that, I guess

Regards,
Ken - "I used to be a Bobwhite (and a good old staffer, too)", for you Scouters

 

[mybelle01]

I agree - shows the kids that Scouts are everywhere. Patch trading caught my (now 30 year old) son at the Jamboree back then! Something caught me, too, since I've been on Jamboree staff for the past 4, and am scheduled again in 2013. Have to schedule the DCL cruises around that, I guess

Regards,
Ken - "I used to be a Bobwhite (and a good old staffer, too)", for you Scouters

We would really have liked to go to the 2013 Jamboree but our boys are going to be a couple months short of the minimum age...so we will be shooting for the 2017 ( I think that's the next one) Our cubmaster's family went to the last one and had a great time.. Would love to meet you Ken!!
Michelle