May 11th 2008 ~ Any Double Dippers Out There?

[Cruiser1969]

I am collecting cabin #s and info (names or initials, ages, etc... but only if the person wanted to share that info) to send out to everybody a week or so before the cruise. Several people have expressed an interest, but only "Princessh" has actual sent me the info, so I figured it was gonna be a REALLY small exchange. LOL

So, I was going to call for info again today and I might as well call now! Everybody who wants to participate, PM me with your cabin numbers and any other information you want to share (such as total in your room, names or initials and ages, etc.). I'll make up a list and send it to everybody in about a week.

Are you talking about fish extenders? I had asked about this in an earlier post, but I figured the list was already set and too late to join because no one had replied to my request. That was cool with me!

But, it sounds like the group has not yet formed. I would love to be involved in a fish extender exchange.

Please please fill me in:

1) What is acceptable as a fish extender (I've seen some pretty fancy ones!!!)
2) Is the idea to go around and add little gifts to fish extenders for others?
3) How much does one spend per gift?


If you will have me, I will PM you my information. Are you going to be sending out a list to everyone so we know how many items to bring?

Any info would be helpful

 

[momof4ngls]

Are you talking about fish extenders? I had asked about this in an earlier post, but I figured the list was already set and too late to join because no one had replied to my request. That's was cool with me!

But, it sounds like the group has not yet formed. I would love to be involved in a fish extender exchange.

Please please fill me in:

1) What is acceptable as a fish extender (I've seen some pretty fancy ones!!!)
2) Is the idea to go around and add little gifts to fish extenders for others?
3) How much does one spend per gift?


If you will have me, I will PM you my information. Are you going to be sending out a list to everyone so we know how many items to bring?

Any info would be helpful

I'm so sorry I missed your question! I thought I caught everybody when they asked, but I tend to get interrupted in the middle of typing responses. That's what happens in my house with two teens and two littles.

Your fish extender does not need to be fancy or elaborate. Just a place for others to leave you notes/cards/small gifts.

I'll send out a list to the participants, with the stateroom numbers and any other information each participant wants to share. Then, sometime during the cruise, you go around and deposit your gifts into the other participants' FEs. The gifts can be homemade, purchased, Disney related, something pertaining to where you live, etc. I've read of people giving magnets, crafts, etc. Don't spend much per gift, please! This is just to add a little fun and magic to our cruises. If the list gets too long, we'll split it up so nobody has to spend much of their time finding staterooms, but so far it's a pretty small list, so it shouldn't be too involved. You don't even have to do all the rooms at one time, if you want to just keep track on your list and do a couple a day. Also, this is for all ages, children or not.

I'll have a couple of things in mind, but my gift will probably be related to the area where I live or maybe something submarine related (DH is a submariner).

So, everybody start pm'ing me with your info!!!

 

[Cruiser1969]

I'm so sorry I missed your question! I thought I caught everybody when they asked, but I tend to get interrupted in the middle of typing responses. That's what happens in my house with two teens and two littles.

Your fish extender does not need to be fancy or elaborate. Just a place for others to leave you notes/cards/small gifts.

I'll send out a list to the participants, with the stateroom numbers and any other information each participant wants to share. Then, sometime during the cruise, you go around and deposit your gifts into the other participants' FEs. The gifts can be homemade, purchased, Disney related, something pertaining to where you live, etc. I've read of people giving magnets, crafts, etc. Don't spend much per gift, please! This is just to add a little fun and magic to our cruises. If the list gets too long, we'll split it up so nobody has to spend much of their time finding staterooms, but so far it's a pretty small list, so it shouldn't be too involved. You don't even have to do all the rooms at one time, if you want to just keep track on your list and do a couple a day. Also, this is for all ages, children or not.

I'll have a couple of things in mind, but my gift will probably be related to the area where I live or maybe something submarine related (DH is a submariner).

So, everybody start pm'ing me with your info!!!

Thank you so much!!! I've PMed you

 

[disneyfool_1202]

Boy... all this commotion on the main cruise board about CC docking issues. Makes me glad we're on a double dip - are we the first actual DD cruise? I wonder if DCL added the DD because of docking issues. Doesn't matter to me either way. I'd love to get to CC, but if not I'll find plenty of things to do (the spa will eventually open right?? And if not, there is always plenty of alcohol!)

I just hope I can get my parasailing in and if for some reason I can't- I'll just find time to do it at the Contemporary marina after the cruise!!

I can't believe we are almost at the 2 week mark. The time is going to FLY now (I'm willing it to!!).
We have so much going on this weekend - just Sunday alone I have DD's dancing school pictures at 10, then tickets for the circus at 2, and then DS has soccer at 4:30... talk about an exhausting day!!

Has anyone actually started packing??

 

[Cruiser1969]

Has anyone actually started packing??

Nope . . . just brought the bags up to fill, but nothing is in them yet

My DD9 has dance pictures, too, tonight and tomorrow!!

 

[disneyfool_1202]

My DD9 has dance pictures, too, tonight and tomorrow!!

This is our first year at dance since DD is only 2.5. They are being lions and dancing to "shy lion". I'll have to post a pic when I finally have them!!

 

[Cruiser1969]

This is our first year at dance since DD is only 2.5. They are being lions and dancing to "shy lion". I'll have to post a pic when I finally have them!!

That is adorable!! I would love to see a picture!!!!

I love the way the little ones get on stage and start waving to everyone they know in the audience . . . precious!!!!!

 

[disneyfool_1202]

It gets better........

As of January DH started working Saturdays so I had to start taking DS with me to DD's dance class. He would fuss about not going in the room with his sister to dance so the owner said "have him come in a few times and see how he does". He's the best in the class and it looks like he'll be in the receital with her!! He towers over all the 2-3 year olds (he's 4.5). He LOVES it and his sister, who would stand in the corner 60% of the time not wanting to do anything is now doing the dance and doing awesome!
He won't be in the pictures this weekend because there isn't a costume for him, so I opted out (he could have been in them wearing a black shirt & pants like the lion tamer, but I thought it best to let her have her glory - he has soccer all to himself).

 

[CustardTart]

Hi Double Dippers! Not long to go now!!!

Today I made a nail appointment for next Friday and bought some new swimwear. Plus I've even worked out my Palo's outfit, so all in all a good day...

 

[branv]

This trip gets more expensive the closer we get!

Sunscreen -- expired
Bonine -- expired
Aloe Vera -- mysteriously gooey
Swimsuit -- errrr, it shrunk...sitting in the drawer

Though it seems counterintuitive to spend any amount of money on a swimsuit when the first thing I'll do is cover it up

Help, I need some girl advice! Would you leave your genetically-unpleasant hair long for the trip, just so you can clip it up for speed, convenience, and to keep cool in the heat and humidity, thereby snubbing fashion and dooming yourself to the same limp, matronly pictures? Or would you cut it to mid-neck length, knowing it will add 30 minutes to your morning and every time you get out of the water, require 50 gallons of "Big Sexy Hair Root Boost", but also knowing it will mean you have better looking photos?

If it helps, it takes so long to do even shorter hair b/c we are battling: thin, fine, humidity-sensitive hair, all with chipmunk cheeks on a GIGANTIC melon which makes the hair look even sparser (no really, I don't fit into women's hats )

WWYD?

Focus more on convenience and speed....or care more about the pictures?

And to think I used to tease my mom for choosing comfort over fashion. Think I owe her an apology.

 

[disneyfool_1202]

WWYD?

Focus more on convenience and speed....or care more about the pictures?

I'd do a little of both. I'd cut it and not worry about it during the day (not worth the time if we're at CC x2 days) and then just vogue yourself a bit for dinner when the cruise photographers are going to get some of their finest shots!

Note- this is coming from someone who's hair is SHORT - convenient when I want it to be and lots of Big Sexy Hair gel and hairspray when I need a bit more Va Voom!

 

[momof4ngls]

Boy... all this commotion on the main cruise board about CC docking issues. Makes me glad we're on a double dip - are we the first actual DD cruise? I wonder if DCL added the DD because of docking issues. Doesn't matter to me either way. I'd love to get to CC, but if not I'll find plenty of things to do (the spa will eventually open right?? And if not, there is always plenty of alcohol!)

I just hope I can get my parasailing in and if for some reason I can't- I'll just find time to do it at the Contemporary marina after the cruise!!

I can't believe we are almost at the 2 week mark. The time is going to FLY now (I'm willing it to!!).
We have so much going on this weekend - just Sunday alone I have DD's dancing school pictures at 10, then tickets for the circus at 2, and then DS has soccer at 4:30... talk about an exhausting day!!

Has anyone actually started packing??

YEP!! I've already packed for the boys, except for a few last minute things. Will start packing for the girls tomorrow and hopefully get to DH and me as well.

 

[CustardTart]

Help, I need some girl advice! Would you leave your genetically-unpleasant hair long for the trip, just so you can clip it up for speed, convenience, and to keep cool in the heat and humidity, thereby snubbing fashion and dooming yourself to the same limp, matronly pictures? Or would you cut it to mid-neck length, knowing it will add 30 minutes to your morning and every time you get out of the water, require 50 gallons of "Big Sexy Hair Root Boost", but also knowing it will mean you have better looking photos?

If it helps, it takes so long to do even shorter hair b/c we are battling: thin, fine, humidity-sensitive hair, all with chipmunk cheeks on a GIGANTIC melon which makes the hair look even sparser (no really, I don't fit into women's hats )

WWYD?

Focus more on convenience and speed....or care more about the pictures?

And to think I used to tease my mom for choosing comfort over fashion. Think I owe her an apology.

As someone who is still trying to deal with the ill-advised bang-cutting incident of 2008, I'd play it safe. Stick to what you know and play around with what you've got. I too suffer with the thin, fine, humidity-sensitive thing and the cheeks (tho' my head's quite weeny - I can wear kids hats) so know the trials there. Maybe keep it long and have a bash at putting it up for photo opportunities... Good luck...

 

[CustardTart]

Happy Friday! Another day closer....

Going to start packing today, I think. Not that I'm bringing much plus we have a washer/dryer in VWL so I will be making good use of that!

Have a great day everyone...

 

[CustardTart]

And finally... The remaining travel documents arrived this morning so DD and I are all set!!!

 

[disneyfool_1202]

Happy Friday! Another day closer....

Going to start packing today, I think. Not that I'm bringing much plus we have a washer/dryer in VWL so I will be making good use of that!

We're doing VWL after our cruise for 5 nights and I love having the washer / dryer. I can start my land vaca with clean clothes (as soon as I check in, into the wash they shall go) and pack all clean clothes to take home so unpacking will be unpack and hang. Less work for me!!
I always end up doing 2 loads a day. I do one at night, and one every morning (1 darks / 1 lights w/towels). It's SO convenient (especially with the kids) and I don't have to pack as much!

OK - my big "debate". How many pairs of shoes is too many to take on a 4 night cruise? I of course have my tevas and sneakers for day time wear (and for our post cruise park days) but it's the evening wear that's got me all muddled. I have this really nice white dress w/pink flowers that I was going to wear for dress up night - DH & DS have pink polos and DD has a pink dress so I thought we'd all coordinate well in pictures. So I have white sandals for that. Then I have my black tube dress which I might end up wearing for dress up night (in that case I must pack a black polo for DH) since my BF has the SAME white & pink dress... don't want to wear the same dress the same night and sit at the same table!! So my black sandals would work well. Then I have black capri's and white capri's - can wear black sandals with either of those. So one would think "just bring the black" but they won't match the white dress. Of course I could bring my silver slip ons - those match everything! They are completely made out of clear plastic- small platform on front and heel are all clear plastic. The strip across the top of foot is also clear but has a strip of about 1" silver sparkle forming an x. My DD LOVES them and says they are "Cinderella's shoes" and can't for the life of her figure out how mommy ended up with Cinderella's slippers. I think I'll bring those - but then if I wear them with the capri's I'll look like a "woman of the night".

If anyone see's a little girl near Cinderella trying to wrestle a shoe off of a grown woman, then you'll know it's us! I'm sure once she actually meets Cinderella she'll want to give her slippers back to her!!

 

[Cruiser1969]

This trip gets more expensive the closer we get!

Sunscreen -- expired
Bonine -- expired
Aloe Vera -- mysteriously gooey
Swimsuit -- errrr, it shrunk...sitting in the drawer

Though it seems counterintuitive to spend any amount of money on a swimsuit when the first thing I'll do is cover it up

This post just cracked me up

I hear ya about the expired supplies . . . I have to go out an make the big "drug supply" run to Wal-Mart, too, because everything has expired!!!


. . . and the bathing suit . . . don't get me started. I've put this off for too long and I'm sure I'll end up wearing the same old thing from last year!!!



On a more serious note . . . DD9 has had a fever for the third day now and has developed a rash I think she may have Scarlet Fever. I'm bringing her in later today for a doctor's appointment. I just hope it doesn't spread through the household. We have 2 weeks to kick this thing!!!!!

Really needing some pixie dust people!!!

 

[CustardTart]

....On a more serious note . . . DD9 has had a fever for the third day now and has developed a rash I think she may have Scarlet Fever. I'm bringing her in later today for a doctor's appointment. I just hope it doesn't spread through the household. We have 2 weeks to kick this thing!!!!!

Really needing some pixie dust people!!!

 

[disneyfool_1202]

On a more serious note . . . DD9 has had a fever for the third day now and has developed a rash I think she may have Scarlet Fever. I'm bringing her in later today for a doctor's appointment. I just hope it doesn't spread through the household. We have 2 weeks to kick this thing!!!!!

Does she have spots on her palate or a thick yellowish coating on the inside her mouth and on the roof of her mouth? Any swollen glands? Both of these are common to Scarlet fever.

If she had cold like symptoms before hand and no swollen glands or mouth symptoms it might be 5th Disease (which is much more common in children than Scarlet Fever).

Good luck and let us know.

 

[branv]

On a more serious note . . . DD9 has had a fever for the third day now and has developed a rash I think she may have Scarlet Fever. I'm bringing her in later today for a doctor's appointment. I just hope it doesn't spread through the household. We have 2 weeks to kick this thing!!!!!

Really needing some pixie dust people!!!

WHAT?!?! I thought scarlet fever hadn't been around since Little House on the Prairie type days! Your poor DD! Poor YOU! I will absolutely have my fingers and toes crossed for you.

We're doing VWL after our cruise for 5 nights and I love having the washer / dryer. I can start my land vaca with clean clothes (as soon as I check in, into the wash they shall go) and pack all clean clothes to take home so unpacking will be unpack and hang. Less work for me!!
I always end up doing 2 loads a day. I do one at night, and one every morning (1 darks / 1 lights w/towels). It's SO convenient (especially with the kids) and I don't have to pack as much!

OK - my big "debate". How many pairs of shoes is too many to take on a 4 night cruise? I of course have my tevas and sneakers for day time wear (and for our post cruise park days) but it's the evening wear that's got me all muddled. I have this really nice white dress w/pink flowers that I was going to wear for dress up night - DH & DS have pink polos and DD has a pink dress so I thought we'd all coordinate well in pictures. So I have white sandals for that. Then I have my black tube dress which I might end up wearing for dress up night (in that case I must pack a black polo for DH) since my BF has the SAME white & pink dress... don't want to wear the same dress the same night and sit at the same table!! So my black sandals would work well. Then I have black capri's and white capri's - can wear black sandals with either of those. So one would think "just bring the black" but they won't match the white dress. Of course I could bring my silver slip ons - those match everything! They are completely made out of clear plastic- small platform on front and heel are all clear plastic. The strip across the top of foot is also clear but has a strip of about 1" silver sparkle forming an x. My DD LOVES them and says they are "Cinderella's shoes" and can't for the life of her figure out how mommy ended up with Cinderella's slippers. I think I'll bring those - but then if I wear them with the capri's I'll look like a "woman of the night".

If anyone see's a little girl near Cinderella trying to wrestle a shoe off of a grown woman, then you'll know it's us! I'm sure once she actually meets Cinderella she'll want to give her slippers back to her!!

Oh you DVC people are lucky ducks! I'll be getting up at the buttcrack of dawn Sunday morning of the cruise to wash all the clothes we wore at the parks.

The shoe thing...so hard to pack, so hard to leave behind. I think 4 pair is actually a conservative # to take, especially with your added trip to the parks and the cruise's different themed nights. For the parks/cruise, I plan on taking 2 pairs of crocs, a platinum colored pair of flip-flops and a strappy pair of 2" black heels.

BTW: thanks everyone for the good points on the hair! I think I'll just get a good trim, and ask the stylist for the best way to a) put my hair up and b) keep my bangs in order -- I always leave the room with them in a cute little side sweep, and always end up inside of the hour with what looks like clumps of commas on my head. Product, people, I need product!

FYI: I don't know if this will affect anyone, but WDW changed one of their EMH's the weekend before our trip. Saturday's morning DHS EMH has been changed to an AK EMH. Totally throws off my plans, but that just gives me another opportunity to scheme some more