May 11th 2008 ~ Any Double Dippers Out There?

[alecsmom]

Ladies ladies - I can barely spell "door sign" - so I am way-impressed! Brandi I think it looks great.

Tara - you made me laugh too about the gift wrapping - I am so embarrassed by mine. And you know - then there's Santa - but thankfully Alec hasn't asked yet why Santa does such a crappy job of wrapping presents ... and don't worry - I don't think you're a party pooper at all - you sound like lots of fun to me!

 

[CustardTart]

Brandi, I think it looks great. Now I remember why I don't do the door signs. My head is spinning just looking at yours and all involved...

Same here! The sign's fab, Brandi! I am pretty sure I won't be decorating the door - tho' that may just be the jet-lag talking...

...Even my own mother laughs at my gift wrapping...

Aaah, and that's why God (and QVC) invented gift bags!!! I always make sure I have plenty in stock...

...All of your doors will look much more fun than our boring one. Although I think we probably will get another DVC magnet!!

A DVC magnet sounds great to me...

...Boy, I really sound like a party pooper. No fish extender, no door magnet, not dressing up for Pirate Night. I really am a lot of fun!!!

Of course you are!!! We won't be dressing up either - just throwing on a pirate t-shirt and accessories as a nod to the event...

 

[garys12]

>>> I really sound like a party pooper. No fish extender, no door magnet, not dressing up for Pirate Night. I really am a lot of fun!!<<<<<<


Tara - You won't be the only one... We aren't doing any of the above either.... Just put my kids in the pool - give us a bucket of Miller Lite - and everyone's happy!!!

One Month Away!!!!

 

[disneyfool_1202]

OK - have to ask... what is a fish extender (I know what the fish is but I've never seen one "extended"...)

 

[branv]

Ok, I have a confession.

Do you want to know the real reason I do door signs?

Because I'm too much of an airhead to ever remember our cabin number. Without a door sign I'll end up being arrested for trying to break into someone else's cabin.

I once worked for this crazy creative lady. She wanted to send gifts to a bunch of clients for xmas, so brought in a stack of gifts and wrapping paper for us to work on. I watched her pull out a measuring stick, measure the boxes, then measure the paper, draw a form, then cut....not once, but twice for EACH box (which were all the exact same box). THAT, my friends, is devotion.

Not to leave poor Gary out, but girls...what the heck is up with women's shirts nowadays? I just ordered 3 simple tshirts...scoop neck, small sleeves, sort of baby-doll for the over 20-crowd (i.e. no skin). But once they got here I realized those you-know-what's had given me a sausage tshirt. You know what I'm talking about? Let me explain...I appreciate a tshirt that is long enough to cover my chocolate-built belly, especially as with every passing day it gets closer and closer to the floor. HOWEVER, what is up with tshirts that do their best to reach your knees? EVIL!!!! All that thin cotton does is highlight the 6-8 bulges between your neck and your knees, when we all know there should legitimately only been 4...maybe 5. Sadists.

 

[momof4ngls]

Melissa, I hope you didn't take my comment about us not dressing up for Pirate Night wrong. I know my DD would love it, and your kids will absolutely love it. I just can't see spending $25 - $30 on her little pirate outfit for one night. Like I mentioned...being in Real Estate right now isn't the best career choice, so we're limited on funds. When I said that not a lot of people were dressed up in '06, that was just to make me feel better about her not dressing up. You def. won't feel out of place being dressed up.

No, I didn't think that at all!! Truly, I try to read every comment aimed toward me, or in response to something I say, on the internet with the assumption that it is friendly and happy, etc. LOL If I get offended by somebody else's comment, I try to see the comment in a different "tone" and assume I'm misunderstanding their intent until it's obvious I'm wrong. I just know how hard it can be to determine tone over an email or a post on a message board.

That all being said... I didn't think for even one second that your comments were anything but simple conversation about your own choices, though!! I'm sorry if my response might have seemed defensive, but they weren't at all. Really, I'm just such a bargain hunter and was excited about the deals I found on the outlet.

 

[momof4ngls]

Ladies ladies - I can barely spell "door sign" - so I am way-impressed! Brandi I think it looks great.

Tara - you made me laugh too about the gift wrapping - I am so embarrassed by mine. And you know - then there's Santa - but thankfully Alec hasn't asked yet why Santa does such a crappy job of wrapping presents ... and don't worry - I don't think you're a party pooper at all - you sound like lots of fun to me!

My wrapping skills are severely lacking also! My mother doesn't even try to hide her terrible disappointment in me, and always chooses to "fix" my packages with her own pretty bow creations when we spend gift giving occassions together.

BTW, Santa doesn't wrap presents at our house.

 

[Tarabra]

No, I didn't think that at all!! Truly, I try to read every comment aimed toward me, or in response to something I say, on the internet with the assumption that it is friendly and happy, etc. LOL If I get offended by somebody else's comment, I try to see the comment in a different "tone" and assume I'm misunderstanding their intent until it's obvious I'm wrong. I just know how hard it can be to determine tone over an email or a post on a message board.

That all being said... I didn't think for even one second that your comments were anything but simple conversation about your own choices, though!! I'm sorry if my response might have seemed defensive, but they weren't at all. Really, I'm just such a bargain hunter and was excited about the deals I found on the outlet.

Whew!!! I'm glad. I didn't want to sound like I was raining on your parade. (I didn't take your response defensive at all, just wanted to clarify!! )

As far as the gift wrapping. I used to work retail and our mall wrapped for free. So this one lady bought a ton of stuff and I told her they wrapped for free at the center of the mall. She looked at me and said, "Oh no, I LOVE wrapping gifts!" Huh???? Brandi, that's crazy about the lady measuring the box and paper. If it doesn't come out "just short enough" then what fun is it!!??? I love when I have to add that extra strip!

 

[momof4ngls]

I love when I have to add that extra strip!

 

[momof4ngls]

Brandi- I LOVE your sign! I'm not sure if I said, but I liked the other signs referenced by the other poster also (I'm sorry, I'm still trying to get everybody straight).

I don't know what to tell you about the shirts, though. B is very tall, so she normally has issues with finding shirts long enough for her. She is also quite thin, so that style is PERFECT for her, although they fabric is so thin she has to layer those shirts. I'm not understanding this trend of skin-tight shirts at all. Very few girls/women really look good in them, because even the thinnest of us usually have a pudge here or there. So those skin tight shirts and the low-riding pants are just really not usually all that flattering.

That's just my very unsolicited opinion, though, and I'm obviously in the minority, judging by what I see everywhere when out in town.

 

[CustardTart]

OK - have to ask... what is a fish extender (I know what the fish is but I've never seen one "extended"...)

It's a collection of pockets made from fabric and it hangs onto the fish outside your stateroom door! Does that make sense???

Anyway, here's a pic...

 

[CustardTart]

...Not to leave poor Gary out, but girls...what the heck is up with women's shirts nowadays? I just ordered 3 simple tshirts...scoop neck, small sleeves, sort of baby-doll for the over 20-crowd (i.e. no skin). But once they got here I realized those you-know-what's had given me a sausage tshirt. You know what I'm talking about? Let me explain...I appreciate a tshirt that is long enough to cover my chocolate-built belly, especially as with every passing day it gets closer and closer to the floor. HOWEVER, what is up with tshirts that do their best to reach your knees? EVIL!!!! All that thin cotton does is highlight the 6-8 bulges between your neck and your knees, when we all know there should legitimately only been 4...maybe 5. Sadists.

Don't!!! I have mysteriously put on 14lbs since last October and am really struggling to find any clothes that don't make me look like a out-of-condition wrestler!!! Talk about bulges!!!

I've told myself I'm gonna have to live on fresh air until May 2nd in an attempt to redistribute the aforementioned bellyrolls!!! Wish me luck, laydeez!!!

 

[branv]

So those skin tight shirts and the low-riding pants are just really not usually all that flattering.

Ah yes, the thin shirt and the low-riders, resulting in the ever attractive muffin-top phenomenon.

I've told myself I'm gonna have to live on fresh air until May 2nd in an attempt to redistribute the aforementioned bellyrolls!!! Wish me luck, laydeez!!!

Best of luck! You can do it! And in fact, you've inspired me. I too am going to live on air...as long as it tastes like Pizza and birthday cake.

 

[CustardTart]

...Best of luck! You can do it!

Thanks!!! Looks like I'm gonna have to unlearn my Gordon Gekko mantra tho' - apparently greed is not so good after all!!!

...And in fact, you've inspired me. I too am going to live on air...as long as it tastes like Pizza and birthday cake.

I believe the air in Texas tastes of JR Ewing, BBQ ribs and linedancing boots... Enjoy!!!

 

[Tarabra]

My 7.5 month postpartum stomach still thinks I'm pregnant and pops right back out w/ the slightest over indulgence!!! Yes, I too, need to hit that air diet. I'm only 1 lb. off from starting weight, but still have lots of jiggle. DD found my old hula hoop, so I've been trying to do that a few times a day!! (see I told ya I was fun!!) I also found an exercise band that I've been playing around with and even taking to open houses w/ me between guests!! I went through my closet yesterday and did find a few little skirts that still fit. We had the AMvets come yesterday and even though I hate just about everything in my closet...I only gave away one small bag of stuff. Why is that????

 

[CustardTart]

My 7.5 month postpartum stomach still thinks I'm pregnant and pops right back out w/ the slightest over indulgence!!! Yes, I too, need to hit that air diet...

My 178 month postpartum tum does the same!

 

[sasser05]

Hi there, we are on the double dip and cant wait, but we are on deck 6 and my daughter and mother are on deck 2 how can I get her the upgrade to deck 6 with us, any advice?
THX

 

[momof4ngls]

Hi there, we are on the double dip and cant wait, but we are on deck 6 and my daughter and mother are on deck 2 how can I get her the upgrade to deck 6 with us, any advice?
THX

Everything I've read says the free upgrades are just random, no way to "get" them. Your mother could pay for an upgrade, or maybe you could take a downgrade and get two rooms close, or even connecting rooms.

I've never cruised before, though, just done LOTS of reading!! Therefore, I COULD be wrong (please don't ask my children how often I am)!! You could always call DCL and see!! It never hurts to ask!

Welcome to the board!!!

 

[sasser05]

thanks i will keep trying.

 

[CustardTart]

Hi there, we are on the double dip and cant wait, but we are on deck 6 and my daughter and mother are on deck 2 how can I get her the upgrade to deck 6 with us, any advice?
THX

aboard!!! Can't offer any advice I'm afraid, but good luck...