March 13th 2011 Fiesta time on the Wonder!

[Kap@abq]

DD will finish up her 4 round of antibiotics the day we board the ship. DH is battleing allergies and I just got rid of my cold. I loved the idea of bubble wrap but my DD wasn't game. I pray we make it to the boat with nothing else.

Lent we give up meat on Wed and Fri but we enjoy fish those days. I think we will survive lent on the boat and if not, I'm sure we will be forgiven afterall we are spending time as a family. I do like the patience as something to add to our lives during lent, I do think we will need alot of that with all the lines we are going to experience.

Got the nails done today which I'm now offically checked out of work, I do have to act like I care for the next two. Boy is that going to be hard.

See some of you at Pirate of the Carribban at Disland on Saturday and then those of you at 3 on the boat on Sunday. Travel safe everyone.

 

[TexasGirl]

..then having a birthday party for her with family at the Embassy Suites near the airport (it's cheaper to get a room than to park the car!) so she and her cousins can swim, before we fly out first thing Saturday morning.

Scott,
It's cheaper to stay at Embassey Suites then park? I haven't considered that option. By the way, are you on the 9:30 AA flight Sat? If so, we can have our daughters meet at the airport.


Everyone,
We still aren't packed. I was way too tired after work today to do it. I'm procrastinating I know. Did make a CVS pharmacy run and picked up sea bands and Bonine, etc.

 

[Meredith71]

Finally made some progress today! I have ironed most of the kids clothes and they are all laid out. They just need to be folded and put into the suitcases. Finished most of my running today for the little items. I feel like I am leaving tomorrow because I normally procrastinate that much. I am ahead of things this time. But, I want to go to Ash Wednesday services tomorrow, get nails done with DD and she has tennis and tumbling after school. Plus, I need to clean the house some. I just have to keep telling myself that I WILL get it all done in time.

Meredith

 

[Meredith71]

To the fellow zip liners: What are you planning on wearing to go on the zip line? I was planning on wearing pants because I heard the bugs are bad but I do not want to get hot. I still may wear the pants but was really trying to find something for DS to wear.

Meredith

 

[son3disfan]

Lent is also about giving more of yourself not just giving up something.

So true. This is also what we are going to focus on for lent.
Positive attitudes and positive language towards each other ( my thirteen year old is going to focus on that one....)

Wow, so many of you are having a rough week. I wish you well, and hope health will soon find you!

We leave Saturday morning, and are pretty much good to go.
Haircuts, check !
Bags packed, check!
Fish at friends house, check!
Nails done, check!
What am I missing?

All I am really worried about now is Delta changing our flights again . I have been checking frequently. They have changed 8 times since we booked. We have secured awesome seats all together and just want it left that way!

 

[lmhall2000]

I can not keep up with these threads!! You go for a few hours and there are 3 more pages!! Active Shipmates!! LOVE IT!!

Alas, we took ds to doctor, she was convinced he had the flu, he did look AWFUL but has not run a fever at all...but NO FLU!! Just a sinus infection, they gave him amoxicillin HORSE pills and after 3, he's a new man!! I'm bringing the leftover rx just in case...the rest of us are doing okay!

Those 5 hours I thought I had to pack/clean house just evaporated, I just spent 8 hours having a workers meeting and planning/documenting/organizing events for a big debate tournament I got coaxed into directing....I really think I'll be working on the plane...but once we land in CA...DONE!! It's vacation!!!

Everyone keep safe/travel well/see you all in a few!

Tara

 

[son3disfan]

To the fellow zip liners: What are you planning on wearing to go on the zip line? I was planning on wearing pants because I heard the bugs are bad but I do not want to get hot. I still may wear the pants but was really trying to find something for DS to wear.

Meredith

I have capris and a tank ready for the zip line. The boys want to wear shorts and t shirts. I am going to purchase some bug spray as well. Oh , and probably running shoes. There is some walking involved.

 

[Dramamama]

I'm about 80% packed. I know I'm going to have a busy week at work, but the thought of being on the boat will make it all better.

This is my last post until after Easter. I spend too much time on Dis and it is a good sacrifice for me to make for Lent.

I'm looking forward to next week with family, new friends, and Disney. Thank you to everyone who has helped me with the planning, the ideas, and the advise. I can't wait to meet you all.

See you at the Promenade Lounge at 3pm!!!

Denise

 

[CopaDave]

This is my last post until after Easter.

Is she gone yet? Can we talk about her now?

 

[melsherard]

Is she gone yet? Can we talk about her now?

 

[zipnover]

We fly out today right after work!!! Three days at Disneyland and then get on the ship!!!

 

[Dicecatt]

I am trying valiently to only have two checked suitcases for five people. I managed to get the twins' clothing in two small roll ons they can carry on, and filled one checked suitcase full of FE stuff and formal wear. Then I have the giant suitcase I used for Egypt (12 days, 1 suitcase!) to use for me and DD5, and another roller for DD16. Can I do it? I hope so but I'm starting to doubt....we aren't taking a ton of stuff but I refuse to do laundry on vacation.

I feel very unfinished...maybe because I have to confirm our transfers still.

 

[JDBlair]

Before everyone starts disappearing..

Is there a Disneyland meet on Saturday?
What is the meet time and location on the ship?

 

[Meredith71]

I am trying valiently to only have two checked suitcases for five people. I managed to get the twins' clothing in two small roll ons they can carry on, and filled one checked suitcase full of FE stuff and formal wear. Then I have the giant suitcase I used for Egypt (12 days, 1 suitcase!) to use for me and DD5, and another roller for DD16. Can I do it? I hope so but I'm starting to doubt....we aren't taking a ton of stuff but I refuse to do laundry on vacation.

I feel very unfinished...maybe because I have to confirm our transfers still.

I am trying to do the same, 2 checked bags for 4 of us. I have not started putting things into suitcases but looking at the clothes laid out, I am a little worried. I plan on doing laundry but only once. We will be in LA for 2 1/2 days before the cruise so will need some of those clothes.

Meredith

 

[Euphscott]

Scott,
It's cheaper to stay at Embassey Suites then park? I haven't considered that option. By the way, are you on the 9:30 AA flight Sat? If so, we can have our daughters meet at the airport.

Well - I am using some points - only paying taxes! So, yes, it is cheaper for us to park there and stay the night. I believe there is a Days Inn or similar very near the E.S. in Irving that could be a pretty decent rate as well.

No - we are on the first thing in the morning flight (6:50 I think?) to California. We are flying to LAX. My first time to LAX since I was way young - I usually use Orange County/John Wayne, but the prices were too high. We'll be driving around Hollywood on Saturday - daughter preferred that to Disneyland (which saved me a TON on one day tickets! We'll get plenty of Disney on the ship).

 

[LDS4me]

Well before this thread becomes a cyber ghost town I wish all of you a safe trip to here in southern California. Weather forecast here is to be excellent, couldn't have planned it better. As Mickey Mouse once said "Oh boy!"

Mark.

 

[lmhall2000]

My quest to use NO checked bags for 8 people starts TODAY!! I've pulled out the suitcases, measured and will most likely find them wanting...but hey, what's a challenge if it's not unsurmountable? It's doable! It must be doable!!

I probably will not write again until we see you guys Sunday!! So CopaDave, let the chatter begin! Just don't take bets on if we manage not to check or not, I'd hate to disappoint!

Travel safely and praying for calm seas heading south!!! Hope! Let's get out of this crazy Alabama weather! My front yard could probably support our canoe right now, even the horses are seeking higher grounds!!

See you all soon!
Tara

 

[psar62]

To all who are traveling to California, have a safe trip. To those living in California see you soon! M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E.....( anyone remember the good ole Mickey Mouse club song...) Now since I just found the Disney message board only a few days ago (I am computer ???) I missed something about a meeting? Can anyone fill me in?

 

[Jonny626]

Can someone please refresh my memory, what night is formal night?

 

[mtgdisney]

can someone please refresh my memory, what night is formal night?

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