May 10, 2008 New Ship Of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 3

[granmaz]

No Eastcoasters up yet? I'm lonely here!!!

 

[HollyTyler]

Happy New Year!! We just got home from a CNY party. Our family also gets to participate in the fun by association.

My nine-almost 10-year old DD is not Asian, but our two youngest were adopted from China. We have been home with our 4 year old just 1 week today! (That is why I am just now getting back on the boards--the past several months have been very busy with paperwork and preparation for travel.)

Congratulations on the newest addition to your family! How wonderful!

 

[HollyTyler]

12:30 here now. I am so tired!!

Daniel made it home safe, but he will go back tomorrow after bowling, so I will hardly see him.

Gretchen has dance shows all weekend.

To busy for words....
Lisa

Try to find some time to rest. I know it's hard with all that everybody has going on in your family, but try!

 

[HollyTyler]

Good morning Marilyn! You're not alone now! But I'll be headed back to bed shortly.

 

[HollyTyler]

Thanks! Our daughters are from Jiangxi and Guizhou provinces. How wonderful that you were able to go with your sister. On both our trips to China, my husband's sister traveled with us as we took our other children along both times. She was great for practical help and moral support!

So many people have thought we were nuts for taking our children with us, but just like this cruise, how could we pass up the opportunity to give them that experience? They are all great travelers and great kids too!

I don't know how people could think you're nuts for taking your other children with you, that's such a great experience you gave them by taking them with you. Wonderful!

 

[granmaz]

Good morning Marilyn! You're not alone now! But I'll be headed back to bed shortly.

Have a lovely lie in Holly and recharge the batteries!

 

[Schiffy]

I have been looking without sucess. Does anyone have a schedule on events for the cruise, like what nights are the formal nights, Pirates Night. This would help in making plans tonight.

Thanks in Advance!

 

[mishoe01]

Happy New Year!! We just got home from a CNY party. Our family also gets to participate in the fun by association.

My nine-almost 10-year old DD is not Asian, but our two youngest were adopted from China. We have been home with our 4 year old just 1 week today! (That is why I am just now getting back on the boards--the past several months have been very busy with paperwork and preparation for travel.)

Gail - congrats on the new addition to your family. Glad to see you back.

 

[Ginamarie]

Gina, you won't need to put them in for online booking. Since you are confirmed as CC members then your reservation will open to allow booking at midnight Sunday, 15 hours from now, lol.

That CC club online is just to get access to that section of the website, nothing to do with on-line booking, don't worry.

Pj

Thanks PJ!

Carol,

Sometimes I sit here and tell myself it would. I won't go into any details, but on some days I have become that unhappy at work. The demands keep growing, the pressure keeps building, and the respect keeps diminishing. It is very hard though after 31 years to think about this.

Oh John, sending you some hugs. I know exactly what you're going through!

Go to the online check-in section - mine has the forms grayed out and says available 2/10/08. If the date is different then the CC number has not been applied (I saw this on the main board a couple of days ago as a way to check).

Thanks Lisa.. I'll have to check this out tonight. I can't wait to get everything booked!

No Eastcoasters up yet? I'm lonely here!!!

I'm UP!! BUT, I'm going to work.


No time to catch up more this morning. I took a job working Saturdays, so I need to be at work again in an hour or so. I'll be back tonight though. Is everyone ready to start BOOKING??? I'm sure the thread will be hopping later

 

[gydell]

Just a drive by - Things are going good here.

Welcome to the newcomers!

Congrads on the adoption!

And what was Calmom's decision? Upgrading? Going?

 

[HollyTyler]

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself as I just signed up to this board.
This will be the third time that my sons and I have sailed on the magic. First was on the last west coast visit, then the Eastbound TA, and now we are looking forward to the Westbound PC trip. I just put down the final payment yesterday so I am now starting to plan the trip for real! What will make this trip much more memorable will be that my sons and I will be doing it without any other family members on board this time and without a girlfriend in tow. I paid for the GF's TA trip and when she got back, she said she could not take living with my sons anymore and split. (her loss) I guess I will just have to explore the "singles" lunches this time on board. Both my sons are moderate to severely developmentally delayed and have autism. Those on the EB TA may remember them as the two biggest kids (now 23 & 21) in the Oceaneer Lab running around with the 12year olds and having a blast. With luck the captain will allow them to join the other kids again and I can have some time to relax too. If not, then we will be doing a lot of walking while at sea. If anyone hears that they are dropping the "3rd in the room" price like they did on the TA, please let me know.

Look forward to meeting everyone, hopefully before the sailing date, but if not then on board.

Steve

Welcome Steve! Sorry to hear about what your former GF did. What a crummy thing to do! You're absolutely right that it's her loss. Welcome aboard to you and your sons!

 

[granmaz]

I have been looking without sucess. Does anyone have a schedule on events for the cruise, like what nights are the formal nights, Pirates Night. This would help in making plans tonight.

Thanks in Advance!

Hi.

Monday 12th may - Formal Night
Wednesday 14th Tropical night
Saturday 17th May - Semi Formal
Monday 19th May - Mexican Deck Party
Thursday 22nd May - Pirate Deck Party
Friday 23rd - Formal - Ballroom under the Stars.

 

[granmaz]

Just a drive by - Things are going good here.

Welcome to the newcomers!

Congrads on the adoption!

And what was Calmom's decision? Upgrading? Going?

Good to hear things are going well there Gydell.

Calmom - no upgrade and not sure as yet if they are going, but hopeful

 

[HollyTyler]

Have a lovely lie in Holly and recharge the batteries!

Thanks Marilyn! Tyler's school is closed on Monday, so although I'm thrilled to have an extra day to spend with him, I'm going to sleep as much as I can today so I'll be full of energy to keep up with him Sunday and Monday. I'm hoping for fresh snow today and tomorrow so we can go sledding one of those days and/or build a new snowman!

 

[granmaz]

Is it Presidents Day Monday?

 

[figment52]

Okay, so this is what I mean. I don't mean to be ignorant, but what do you mean? What's PM? (I feel really stupid!)

That is a Private Message to another poster. Think of it as direct email. If you want to talk about something that is of limited interest, off topic or not of interest to the majority of the posters and/or directed at everyone.

Here is a link for other abbreviations http://www.stitchkingdom.com/acronyms/generatelist.php#D

pjpoohbear created a sight that keeps all the real "business" issues of the cruise and since it is password protected you have to PM here to receive the name and password.

Hope that helps. If you have other questions, ask away. Several of the group have cruised together before, othes have been posting here since before the reservation lines opened and many others have joined along the way. Jump right in, there are no sharks in these waters, but do beware of pirates - lol.



We are going to have a good time

to all the new additions this week.

 

[HollyTyler]

I hope Calmom and family are coming!

ME TOO! I'll be worrying and wondering about her decision all day until we find out. Now that I can officially count us in, it would be sad to lose more family from this cruise. I'd been keeping quiet and not mentioning anything about "on the cruise" or "when we're on the cruise" or about booking anything because it was so up in the air for a bit. WHAT A RELIEF. So......no more cancellation talk! Lisa and family NEED to come!

 

[granmaz]

Oh yes Holly, you can now say 'when we are on the cruise.....'

Have you decided what to book tonight?

 

[figment52]

So there are 2 formal nights? Yikes, I'll have to go shopping. I know for some, including my dd, that sounds delightful, but for me it's incredibly stressful! If I could only lose a bunch of weight before this cruise......(It seemed like it would be so easy a year ago....)

You will fit right in here , lots of us want to shed a few pounds between now and then. But beware - there are those that talk about their cravings and if it starts to sidetrack you Step away from the computer!!!!.

Oh and another warning, this place is a great support group. For example -
Stay off EBAY V;
NO Smarties Holly;
Eat Cheerios Deb and John
Keep Scrapping Linda

 

[HollyTyler]

Is it Presidents Day Monday?

No, this Monday the teachers just have some sort of administrative day. The following Monday is Presidents Day. Not happy about having to lose TWO days of pay so close together, but not much choice. At least the child care service at school will be open for spring break in April, so that's a relief. I just wish they were open ALL days that school is closed.