Magic In Paradise: 10/8-10/15 2011 All cruisers check in here

[TartanTinker]

A-n-d Thought I'd show a 'shameless picture bump' of our theme for today and this year...

Didn't my family rock it? lol They know me too well!

And then my Son sent me this:

Can't get enough of the mouse!

And I share today's Birthday with Judith on our cruise!!! Happy Birthday Judith! Hope you're day is filled with !!!!!!

I've had a wonderful day thanks hope you have too

Welcome to all the newbies it's going to be a magical cruise

 

[scottishandproud]

Just wanted to make a quick apology for entering the FE list so late, wasnt sure as a first time cruiser so done more reasearch and didnt want to miss out on the fun.

Thanx Maureeen


Also wanted to say hello to all the newbies.

 

[mariaelenak]

Just wanted to make a quick apology for entering the FE list so late, wasnt sure as a first time cruiser so done more reasearch and didnt want to miss out on the fun.

Thanx Maureeen


Also wanted to say hello to all the newbies.

The more the merrier!

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

My DH ( Peter) and I ( Sally) will be joining Y'All . This will be our 7th DCL cruise and 14th cruise in total. Can't wait!

aboard the Magic in Paradise cruise to the Eastern Caribbean

 

[Octoberbride03]

Just wanted to make a quick apology for entering the FE list so late, wasnt sure as a first time cruiser so done more reasearch and didnt want to miss out on the fun.

Thanx Maureeen


Also wanted to say hello to all the newbies.

Oh please, no apologies here. Besides TIGGER/POOH4 only signed up today too and they have lots more cruises under their belts

 

[ctry]

lol.... you were too fast for me!!

I thought your brother was cruising too???

Oops...It was WAY too early in the morning...I forgot about my little bro

 

[ctry]

My DH ( Peter) and I ( Sally) will be joining Y'All . This will be our 7th DCL cruise and 14th cruise in total. Can't wait!

Welcome!

 

[sullins5]

And....one more thing for those of you peeking in at the spreadsheet...

If you're looking in at it and you see 'anonymous' also looking at it...That anonymous could be you! The google spreadsheet just shows 'anonymous' (except for the owner Maureen) and a 4 digit code besides it. Don't get nervous... It's not a stalker It's probably you..or me..or someone else signed up for the FE!

I should Know...I thought we had a stalker on there! And yes, we've had a GREAT time laughing about it!

 

[LC30]

Dis party on deck 6!!

Maureen, what's the plan on FE? Gifts once for the week for each family, gifts for each individual in each family? Or just leaving it loose for each person to decide what to do for each FE family? I haven't even started on FEs....starting to panick

Congrats to everyone that got their ressies yesterday. More travel for me the next few weeks. This vacay can't come fast enough. I'm imagining myself on CC with a Konk Kooler in each hand.

 

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

OK...I've searched through this thread and cannot find the post with the Tshirt info. Can anyone help me with this? DH has decided he wants to order a shirt.

 

[aan1701]

There's a T-shirt?

 

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

A little help you experts? Have you ever or do you rent snorkel equipment at CC? Do I need to go ahead and book that or can I just do it there? And the same for the stingray on CC? any help any one? And is it worth it or should I bring my own? TIA...
Wouldn't you know it now that it's 'last minute' , my family is chiming in on what I'm booking....

I've rented the snorkel gear before and really enjoyed it. (DH did not enjoy it but you'll have to ask him for that story. haha) I didn't on the last cruise and wished I had since I enjoy watching the fishies. I would say it really depends on if germs freak you out or not. I try not to think about it and just enjoy, but if the thought of someone else's mouth being on it freaks you out, you can always pack your own. I think that's what I'm doing this time. Mainly because I want to save the money and I don't really need the flippers. Personally, I think $25 is a bit steep for the gear, but I'm also a penny-pincher. If you have the extra space to throw in some goggles and are a decent swimmer, then that might be a good plan for you.
Either way, I'd recommend one or the other. The sea life is so beautiful and the snorkel trail is full of surprises.

 

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

There's a T-shirt?

I thought so...the one with the Stitch in Paradise design. Someone let me know if I'm wrong so i can stop looking....

 

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

.... I haven't even started on FEs....starting to panick

We haven't either! I busted out the craft stuff today to see what we still have to work with. We definitely need to get on that!! I foresee a trip to the craft store this weekend!

 

[salbythec]

Thanks for the warm welcome!! Looking forward to meeting y'all and listening to those " horns" at sailaway!!!

Sally

 

[sullins5]

I've rented the snorkel gear before and really enjoyed it. (DH did not enjoy it but you'll have to ask him for that story. haha) I didn't on the last cruise and wished I had since I enjoy watching the fishies. I would say it really depends on if germs freak you out or not. I try not to think about it and just enjoy, but if the thought of someone else's mouth being on it freaks you out, you can always pack your own. I think that's what I'm doing this time. Mainly because I want to save the money and I don't really need the flippers. Personally, I think $25 is a bit steep for the gear, but I'm also a penny-pincher. If you have the extra space to throw in some goggles and are a decent swimmer, then that might be a good plan for you.
Either way, I'd recommend one or the other. The sea life is so beautiful and the snorkel trail is full of surprises.

Thanks! We've signed up for snorkeling twice, but if I can figure out another way to get our snorkels down there, we'll do that. With 7 of us, a lot of luggage, I'm already sending down 2 boxes for all the FE gifts, so not sure how much more I can 'tow'...

And nope...germs don't freak me out, a frequent diver on the threads was telling how they sanitize, and with the salt water...I figure if we're gonna get sick, it'd be ON the ship, not off it... But I may not have a choice anyway..

This chik is sooo excited! C y'all real soon!

 

[mariaelenak]

Its been awhile since we've mentioned this, but its once again time to talk group t-shirts

I know some of you mentioned lanyards, wristbands and/or pins..... but in the course of designing and discussing it with my Dh and other people, the finished product is a t-shirt. Dollar for dollar a custom tee is the best value and identifier for the money.

So with a lot of back and forth between TIGGER/POOH4 and me, we have come up with the design shown in the link below. And let me tell you finding the right color for this was no easy task Took us 3 websites for this shirt to work. Finally hit upon the right site today and after a flurry of emails between us, this is the agreed upon finished product.

Now I want to assure everybody that NO ONE is required to buy it. And you are also NOT REQUIRED to make your entire group wear the shirt. Please feel free to buy it just for you if that's the case.

And while it is not the cheapest shirt on the market, the more we order the lower the price gets, and the site has a nice sign up sheet for collecting sizes.

Okay, I just bumped the t-shirt post up to the top!!

 

[mariaelenak]

Deadline for ordering is Sept. 1st.

Use this link for viewing our t and choosing your size.

http://www.customink.com/signup/1xu5cgg

The more we order the lower the price per shirt.

Okay, this is the link that allows you to put your name and size on the list.

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Dis party on deck 6!!

Maureen, what's the plan on FE? Gifts once for the week for each family, gifts for each individual in each family? Or just leaving it loose for each person to decide what to do for each FE family? I haven't even started on FEs....starting to panick

Congrats to everyone that got their ressies yesterday. More travel for me the next few weeks. This vacay can't come fast enough. I'm imagining myself on CC with a Konk Kooler in each hand.

No worries!! You can do whatever you want. I personally am making it easy on myself and doing one big bag for everyone in the room and am delivering it the first day. Nothing too complicated, just little things. Some people want to deliver a few small things every day or so so it is just up to you. Whatever you decide to do will be fine. Remember that you don't have to make stuff homemade if you don't want to. You can always buy stuff like candy, etc.. That always goes over good for everyone.

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Thanks With 7 of us, a lot of luggage, I'm already sending down 2 boxes for all the FE gifts, so not sure how much more I can 'tow'...

This chik is sooo excited! C y'all real soon!

Don't forget to make room in the luggage for all the FE stuff you will be bringing home with you too. You might need to bring an extra suitcase.