May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 2

[mishoe01]

If no one else has claimed this....I would be willing to spearhead the campaign for those plastic glow-in-the-dark bracelets (like the Lance Armstrong ones). The DIS group from my last cruise had them, and it was great in identifying people.

What I would need is name and how many bracelets you'd want.

 

[mishoe01]

Ok - I'm back from a 2 day hiatus from the DIS (not by my choice, really).

As it turns out - we almost lost my sister after she gave birth to Sydney - it was really touch and go for a bit. Lisa is FINALLY out of ICU and into a regular Maternity ward room. I was able to take my nephew Ian to meet his new baby sister yesterday, and got to meet her myself. She is precious!

My sister is still in a lot of pain, but appears out of the woods (THANK GOD!!). Thanks to those of you who sent prayers, PD, hugs and thoughts her/my way - VERY appreciated.

I even told my sister & brother in law that you guys were saying prayers and sending good vibes her way, and even though she really doesn't understand me (and my Disney ways ) she was really touched that you guys would do that for a stranger. Thank you again.

Will be in & out this week - between caring for my nephew and going to the hospital, not sure when I'll be online. I will also try to finish catching up (I'm so glad there weren't 30+ pages for me to catch up on).

I'm FREEZING here in MD - wish I was back in FL!!!

 

[mexican-mouseketeers]

Just to let you know that my wife UKANGEL hasn't forgotten you all, she is rather unwell, I had to take her to hospital yesterday. She is back at home and I am sure she will get back on here as soon as she can.

I hope she is feeling better now.

 

[seaulater]

I can't find the post where someone asked about the mini navigators. But I do remember reading that Linda (Seaulator) is the one who put them together for the last cruise. So maybe Linda wants to do it again or whoever was asking about it can get the directions from her.

Yep, that would be me. As it gets closer I will post the information that I need for it, but if everyone keeps the stuff up to date, I can generally pull most of the info on the rosters and event listings.

Since I've done it a number of times, it is pretty easy since I have it all formatted now!

 

[amesmom]

Yep, that would be me. As it gets closer I will post the information that I need for it, but if everyone keeps the stuff up to date, I can generally pull most of the info on the rosters and event listings.

Since I've done it a number of times, it is pretty easy since I have it all formatted now!

Thanks! Sounds good.

 

[amesmom]

Ok - I'm back from a 2 day hiatus from the DIS (not by my choice, really).

As it turns out - we almost lost my sister after she gave birth to Sydney - it was really touch and go for a bit. Lisa is FINALLY out of ICU and into a regular Maternity ward room. I was able to take my nephew Ian to meet his new baby sister yesterday, and got to meet her myself. She is precious!

My sister is still in a lot of pain, but appears out of the woods (THANK GOD!!). Thanks to those of you who sent prayers, PD, hugs and thoughts her/my way - VERY appreciated.

I even told my sister & brother in law that you guys were saying prayers and sending good vibes her way, and even though she really doesn't understand me (and my Disney ways ) she was really touched that you guys would do that for a stranger. Thank you again.

Will be in & out this week - between caring for my nephew and going to the hospital, not sure when I'll be online. I will also try to finish catching up (I'm so glad there weren't 30+ pages for me to catch up on).

I'm FREEZING here in MD - wish I was back in FL!!!

How scary. Prayers that she is feeling better soon and can enjoy that beautiful new daughter.

 

[birkner]

If no one else has claimed this....I would be willing to spearhead the campaign for those plastic glow-in-the-dark bracelets (like the Lance Armstrong ones). The DIS group from my last cruise had them, and it was great in identifying people.

What I would need is name and how many bracelets you'd want.

Count John and I in for two. Let me know how much we owe you for the braclets.

Ok - I'm back from a 2 day hiatus from the DIS (not by my choice, really).

As it turns out - we almost lost my sister after she gave birth to Sydney - it was really touch and go for a bit. Lisa is FINALLY out of ICU and into a regular Maternity ward room. I was able to take my nephew Ian to meet his new baby sister yesterday, and got to meet her myself. She is precious!

My sister is still in a lot of pain, but appears out of the woods (THANK GOD!!). Thanks to those of you who sent prayers, PD, hugs and thoughts her/my way - VERY appreciated.

I even told my sister & brother in law that you guys were saying prayers and sending good vibes her way, and even though she really doesn't understand me (and my Disney ways ) she was really touched that you guys would do that for a stranger. Thank you again.

Will be in & out this week - between caring for my nephew and going to the hospital, not sure when I'll be online. I will also try to finish catching up (I'm so glad there weren't 30+ pages for me to catch up on).

I'm FREEZING here in MD - wish I was back in FL!!!

Wonderful to hear that your sister is doing better!!

Yep, that would be me. As it gets closer I will post the information that I need for it, but if everyone keeps the stuff up to date, I can generally pull most of the info on the rosters and event listings.

Since I've done it a number of times, it is pretty easy since I have it all formatted now!

Wow!! I am impressed that you are willing to do this.

As a side note, I just read the first page of the EB Repo and was exhausted just thinking about all the activities that the EB group is organizing.

 

[txSleepingBeauty]

If no one else has claimed this....I would be willing to spearhead the campaign for those plastic glow-in-the-dark bracelets (like the Lance Armstrong ones). The DIS group from my last cruise had them, and it was great in identifying people.

What I would need is name and how many bracelets you'd want.

sounds great, especially if you're staying in a cave!! I'll take 4

Will be in & out this week - between caring for my nephew and going to the hospital, not sure when I'll be online. I will also try to finish catching up (I'm so glad there weren't 30+ pages for me to catch up on).

I'm FREEZING here in MD - wish I was back in FL!!!

so glad to hear your sis is better, I was just thinking of her!! any chance we'll get to see pictures of little Sydney?

As a side note, I just read the first page of the EB Repo and was exhausted just thinking about all the activities that the EB group is organizing[/COLOR].

Thar be some well organized pirates!!

 

[ibouncetoo]

If no one else has claimed this....I would be willing to spearhead the campaign for those plastic glow-in-the-dark bracelets (like the Lance Armstrong ones). The DIS group from my last cruise had them, and it was great in identifying people.

What I would need is name and how many bracelets you'd want.

Looks like we'll need another vote! Bands could say "Ship of Thieves" or "Stealing the Magic" on one side and "Panama Canal 5/10-5/25/08" on the other....stuff like that. Bands come in three sizes and have to be ordered in increments of 20 (i.e. if we need 122 adult sizes, we'd have to order 140) so a plan would be needed to cover the cost of the 'leftovers'. Maybe we'd want to coordinate what the bands say with what the lanyards are going to say?

 

[ibouncetoo]

Ok -
As it turns out - we almost lost my sister after she gave birth to Sydney - it was really touch and go for a bit. Lisa is FINALLY out of ICU and into a regular Maternity ward room. I was able to take my nephew Ian to meet his new baby sister yesterday, and got to meet her myself. She is precious!

My sister is still in a lot of pain, but appears out of the woods (THANK GOD!!). Thanks to those of you who sent prayers, PD, hugs and thoughts her/my way - VERY appreciated.

More prayers for her speedy recovery and some PD for you too!

 

[taysmom]

Wow..you guys have been busy. I think it's been 50 pages since I last posted. So here's the general....
Well wishes to all that were/are sick.
Welcome to all the new folks joining this crazy group!
Sorry to hear about all the snow , it's been beautiful this weekend in cal. It's supposed to start raining this week, which is good cause we need it. I have been preoccupied getting my med stuff together so I have been lurking around just reading.
I took the info given by one of you and went to my local home depot and got some paint samples for the med door. We'll see how those work out.
I've given my lanyard request. Would definately be interested in the bracelets. Sending my check for the fish extenders....all this for a cruise over a year away!
Somewhere on here someone asked about blocking rooms for a prestay in florida. Would someone let me know who that was so I can get in on that. We'll be flying out the day before.
Geez, I'll be ready for this one before we even get on the plane for spain. Huh I rhymed...
Everyone have a great week.
Cya
Steph

 

[ibouncetoo]

Well, I went through their first page and they have some very helpful things even for us. Got a chocolate chip cookie recipe and read some menus! My, but they are an organised bunch.

Oh, I really like their SECRET MICKEY idea. It would work so much better than a game of DIS tag (which could get pretty pricy if you end up with 30 cabins playing!!). It works like secret Santa, where you have drawn a specific DISer and you give them 5 surprise gift over the course of the cruise. I like the idea of spending like $40 (or something) on someone that you are getting to know over the next 15 month, instead of trying to come up with a whole mess of inexpensive things for tag. OR....Maybe we could do Secret Mickey for an 'adults' exchange and the kids could play tag?

Hmmmmm.....wadda ya think?

 

[Kim Luvs Disney]

I love spending time alone in the parks. I can shop, ride on my favorite rides and see my favorite show "Illuminiations".

I totally agree!! People always laugh at me when I go to the parks by myself, but I think it's very relaxing. MGM is my favorite when I'm alone, I ride Rock N Roller Coaster and Tower, and see all my favorite shows. When I'm alone at MGM I usually eat at the Tune In Lounge, it's great I can have a beer and they have a full menu right at the bar.

 

[mishoe01]

Oh, I really like their SECRET MICKEY idea. It would work so much better than a game of DIS tag (which could get pretty pricy if you end up with 30 cabins playing!!). It works like secret Santa, where you have drawn a specific DISer and you give them 5 surprise gift over the course of the cruise. I like the idea of spending like $40 (or something) on someone that you are getting to know over the next 15 month, instead of trying to come up with a whole mess of inexpensive things for tag. OR....Maybe we could do Secret Mickey for an 'adults' exchange and the kids could play tag?

Hmmmmm.....wadda ya think?

I like that very much!!!

 

[pahrumpgirl]

Oh, I really like their SECRET MICKEY idea. It would work so much better than a game of DIS tag (which could get pretty pricy if you end up with 30 cabins playing!!). It works like secret Santa, where you have drawn a specific DISer and you give them 5 surprise gift over the course of the cruise. I like the idea of spending like $40 (or something) on someone that you are getting to know over the next 15 month, instead of trying to come up with a whole mess of inexpensive things for tag. OR....Maybe we could do Secret Mickey for an 'adults' exchange and the kids could play tag?

Hmmmmm.....wadda ya think?

Would be interested to know the Dis tag that you play . The one that we played on the 11 night SC just consisted of 3 different Mickey icons (we had three going to all staterooms) with the names and stateroom numbers on the front and these were put on a door. If you got one you signed the back marked off your stateroom number and took it to one that wasn't marked off.

Carol

 

[lillygator]

OK, sign me up for contributing the lei's for everyone...I can handle that $$ wise, if you all want boa's instead though LMK--- I'd be happy to set up a bulk order but not pay for everyone, just too much!

Count us in on the bracelets...4 for sure, I am not too familiar with the SOT site so I am not sure exactly where to sign up for things. Just let me know where to send the money...same with Fish Extenders..... - who is making them and wow - can we get different characters, etc?

Last cruise I made everyone a "name" Mickey head magnet for their door and I have absolutely no problem contributing to my fellow DIS'ers...but i vowed to never make them "personal" again it was so hard with such a large group to actually make sure they got to the right person. I ended up coming home with quite a few families goodie bags which still haunts me!

 

[mishoe01]

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos3098/1/76/32/72/84/6/684723276108_0_ALB.jpg

I hope this works!

 

[HollyTyler]

This is the first time I have ever travelled without my DH.....I hope your friend comes.....that would be a BLAST!!

I e-mailed our TA today to ask if it's even possible to add a 3rd person at this point. Hoping to hear something soon. My friend has never traveled without her husband, so it would be so great for her! She works double shifts quite often, on top of raising 3 kids (age range 2-8), doing most of the housework, and trying to find time to go back to school. She truly needs (and deserves) a vacation!

another disney honeymooner here My Dh and I actually met through Disney as it were so we had to go! We first met up through the Dis, and then another Disney board, so Disney has always held a special place in our hearts! I love being able to share our excitement with you all

How cool that you and DH met through the DIS first! I hope that happens to me too! Hmmmmm....maybe I should be looking for a DCL singles thread.

Just a quick note - haven't caught up at all in the postings yet.

Jim is playing around with the logo to see if we can make name tags using the logo to go with the lanyards.

Fiona

How cool!

Ok - I'm back from a 2 day hiatus from the DIS (not by my choice, really).

As it turns out - we almost lost my sister after she gave birth to Sydney - it was really touch and go for a bit. Lisa is FINALLY out of ICU and into a regular Maternity ward room. I was able to take my nephew Ian to meet his new baby sister yesterday, and got to meet her myself. She is precious!

My sister is still in a lot of pain, but appears out of the woods (THANK GOD!!). Thanks to those of you who sent prayers, PD, hugs and thoughts her/my way - VERY appreciated.

I even told my sister & brother in law that you guys were saying prayers and sending good vibes her way, and even though she really doesn't understand me (and my Disney ways ) she was really touched that you guys would do that for a stranger. Thank you again.

Will be in & out this week - between caring for my nephew and going to the hospital, not sure when I'll be online. I will also try to finish catching up (I'm so glad there weren't 30+ pages for me to catch up on).

I'm FREEZING here in MD - wish I was back in FL!!!

I'm so glad your sister is out of the woods. How scary for you, her, and your family.

 

[clynne]

Oh, I really like their SECRET MICKEY idea. It would work so much better than a game of DIS tag (which could get pretty pricy if you end up with 30 cabins playing!!). It works like secret Santa, where you have drawn a specific DISer and you give them 5 surprise gift over the course of the cruise. I like the idea of spending like $40 (or something) on someone that you are getting to know over the next 15 month, instead of trying to come up with a whole mess of inexpensive things for tag. OR....Maybe we could do Secret Mickey for an 'adults' exchange and the kids could play tag?

Hmmmmm.....wadda ya think?

I like the Secret Mickey idea, too! Would be easier and more personal...

Carolyn

 

[clynne]

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos3098/1/76/32/72/84/6/684723276108_0_ALB.jpg

I hope this works!

Monica...I couldn't see it, but I'm technically-challenged. Anybody else see it?

Carolyn