~~~ May 16, 2009 ~~~ Western Magic ~~~

[lucyddr]

I mostly lurk, but here is a bit more information on us. DH will be doing the certified dive tours at both Cozumel and Grand Cayman. I will probably be doing the Callie snorkel in Grand Cayman (unless I decide to go it on my own) and the ruins and tour (on the island, not the mainland) in Cozumel, unless I change to the cave snorkel. We are on late dinner, and got a Palo dinner but no brunch. We are very excited about this trip.

I'm thinking we are going to snorkel out to the wreck on our own since it's not really that far out and we are good swimmers. If you are interested, we may see you in the water.

Thank You for the wonderful welcome. I was wondering where do you find the main board? So i can find out more info on FE.
Crystal in PA-

Welcome to the boards!

Ok, here is my FE that I got today off Ebay. I thought it was too small but I think its ok. Thought I'd share it with you guys!!

Yours looks like the same person that we ordered ours from, but we are still waiting for it. We went with a Pooh theme and I can't wait to get it!



Here's the deal with Tshirts.... They designed these...
http://www.customink.com/cink/r.jsp?E=lucyddr@yahoo.com&F=keylime

I don't like them at all and think my design is far better. However, I'm biased! The cost is only like $11, but I just don't like the design at all!

I'll wait for Jane's next mass email and then forward my design as an attachment to the entire group. While I'm a little weary of iron-ons, I think this may become my project for the weekend. If I actually succeed in doing it, I'll post a photo!

Here are some pics of Adam and I from this weekend....

Adam is NOT intoxicated, but he ALWAYS looks this way when a camera flashes. It annoys the crud out of me, but some things a wife can't change...

 

[lucyddr]

Here are the 2 designs I've done for anyone to copy! I made one with our names on it for a magnet...

 

[texfinn]

I mostly lurk, but here is a bit more information on us. DH will be doing the certified dive tours at both Cozumel and Grand Cayman. I will probably be doing the Callie snorkel in Grand Cayman (unless I decide to go it on my own) and the ruins and tour (on the island, not the mainland) in Cozumel, unless I change to the cave snorkel. We are on late dinner, and got a Palo dinner but no brunch. We are very excited about this trip.

Hi adedward! My husband Yoni is doing the dive tour in GC so he will see your husband. He still needs to get recertified but that should not be a problem.

uhhhhh.......rrrrrr.... I was so excited to get our FE off of Ebay. I got it today and the design is perfect. Just want I wanted it to look like. BUT!!!!!
IT'S SO TINY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will have to try and post a pic tonight. I just thought they we're supposed to be bigger.
Poop!!! I know it will probably look big in the pic though...

Belinda -- I am worried mine will be so small too! I got mine off of ebay....hmmmmm

He is doing better, just started back at work today. Trying to get his strength up. I think he's past ready for a vacation now. He goes to the doctor on Thursday so they can recheck his blood count to make sure it has gone back to normal. Gosh, I hope so.
I know he would be been immediatly cured, had I given him some KLP!!!

I am so glad Shawn is feeling better!!!! I have had the same deal with blood count -- funny how it can change so quickly. I am sure he is FINE!!! (oh, and can't wait to see the dress!!!!)

Hello everyone. I haven't posted anything in a while but I have been trying to keep up. I am a fulltime college student so time is limited but hopefully I will be more active next week for spring break. I am a few hours away from getting my bachelors degree and my teachers certification to teach high school math.
We would love to do tee shirts. However you decide to do it is cool with us. I joined the FB group a few days ago. I just created my FB page so it's still under construction. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Tiffany -- I was wondering where you were off to! How impressive that you are getting your degree! I would love to be a teacher and teach math as well but that is for another career.... Will you be done by the cruise? Shall we have another reason to CELEBRATE????

I am on FB -- look me up -- Mati Gaona Pitkanen -- I am the only one!

Oh, I was just thinking about the DIS meets again. I forgot that some of us had talked about maybe meeting up in the Cove Cafe sometime for drinks & desserts. I wonder when would be a good day/time for that...

Val -- you are so good at organizing all of this. Is anyone else a coffee drinker?

Thank You for the wonderful welcome. I was wondering where do you find the main board? So i can find out more info on FE.
I read your trying for the main dinner seating. You deffinetly need w/ two younger children. My DD10 fell asleep almost everynight on our last two cruises at dinner. So we decided to go w/ main dinning this time, also this way your not to full to try some of the dessert buffets. We never have always to full. This year plan on sampleing everyone lolAs for our shore excursions we only booked one this far.The four Elements in Cozumel.I think were gonna go to Smathers Beach in KeyWest&my husband wants to go back to a little Resturant called Cheeseburger. He still talks about some odd beer he had ,and the BEST cheeseburger he has ever tasted.
Not sur what were gonna do in Grand Cayman. Lasttime we did the stingray snorkel we loved it! I was also thinking about The seven mile beach& then maybey snorkeling.
I haven't booked Palo yet. I really like to find out the Dinner rotation first. Well i hope to talk to ya soon & looking forward to meeting you. BTW whats your name? Got your kids and husbands ,but not yours. Crystal in PA-

Hi Crystal! The main board -- just click on Disney Cruise Line Forum at the top of this page. There is a thread called Fish Extenders -- that may help you.

Hope we get main dinner now but if not, we'll make the most of it. I think we will probably just feed the kids ahead of time and then put them in the club for dinner.

I am Mati! What are the names of your kids and husbands? Jane is wonderful about tracking it all on a spreadsheet!!!

We are so excited!!!
Today we received a letter from Disney Cruise Line with our Travel Kit.
Guess you people already received it, but we live in Brazil so it must take a bit more time.
Are we going to receive anything else? maybe luggage tags?
I booked thru Dreams Unlimited.

Hi Alberto! How fun!!!! I got that twice, once from DCL and once from my TA (CruisesOnly). Do we get another packet closer to the cruise?

Ok, here is my FE that I got today off Ebay. I thought it was too small but I think its ok. Thought I'd share it with you guys!!

Belinda -- LOVE IT! It looks like the same gal who made mine too!

I don't like them at all and think my design is far better. However, I'm biased! The cost is only like $11, but I just don't like the design at all!

I'll wait for Jane's next mass email and then forward my design as an attachment to the entire group. While I'm a little weary of iron-ons, I think this may become my project for the weekend. If I actually succeed in doing it, I'll post a photo!

Hi Loucinda! I like your design much much much better! Will work on magnets this weekend. Let me know how the iron thing works out and we will do the same.

Here are some pics of Adam and I from this weekend....
Adam is NOT intoxicated, but he ALWAYS looks this way when a camera flashes. It annoys the crud out of me, but some things a wife can't change...

I think you both look GREAT! Thanks for sharing pictures!!!!

 

[Bellamickey]

Belinda--I am so glad Shawn is feeling better!!!! I have had the same deal with blood count -- funny how it can change so quickly. I am sure he is FINE!!! (oh, and can't wait to see the dress!!!!)


Belinda -- LOVE IT! It looks like the same gal who made mine too!

Thank you. I hope everything is going well with you too... anything to do with your blood count always seems scary. I hope your doing well

Thanks, I think the FE is so cute!!! The lady off Ebay is gradysmommy (thats the Ebay name) It was $35.00. So worth it!!

I can post a pic of the dress to share with you if you want me to

Oh, and we both LOVE coffee!!!!:drink:

 

[Bellamickey]

Here are the 2 designs I've done for anyone to copy! I made one with our names on it for a magnet...

LOVE LOVE LOVE this design!! Thank you for posting it so we can make a magic for our doors!! your awesome!!

The pictures that you posted are great! Where we're they taken? I love the picture with the water stream in it!!!

 

[Disgirl83]

I just got an email from Jennifer Marx saying that they'll be using a quote of mine in the new DCL PassPorter book!!!!

That's awesome!!! I haven't ordered the book but I'll have to check it out at the book store and stand there until I find it!

Oh, I was just thinking about the DIS meets again. I forgot that some of us had talked about maybe meeting up in the Cove Cafe sometime for drinks & desserts. I wonder when would be a good day/time for that...

Mmmm... I'm not a coffee drinker but I'm definately up for the desserts. I'm not sure when would be a good time?

Ok, here is my FE that I got today off Ebay. I thought it was too small but I think its ok.

This is very cute. It doesn't look too small in the pic!

Here are some pics of Adam and I from this weekend....

I recognize the building in the last picture! We saw a snake in there one trip! Eeek.

Here are the 2 designs I've done for anyone to copy! I made one with our names on it for a magnet...

I wouldn't mind trying the iron-on design, esp. on a tank top or something like that. I don't think I could convince DH to do it though!

 

[Bellamickey]

This is very cute. It doesn't look too small in the pic!





I wouldn't mind trying the iron-on design, esp. on a tank top or something like that. I don't think I could convince DH to do it though!

Thanks Lynsey! It is cute, I wish we we're on the ship now!!!! I don't think I could get my DH to wear it either. I guess its a guy thing!

What time are you getting to port on Saturday?

 

[lillygator]

Fl resident rates came out today, unfortunately it would save me the sameas my pbc, so I didn;t change anythng.

 

[lucyddr]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this design!! Thank you for posting it so we can make a magic for our doors!! your awesome!!

The pictures that you posted are great! Where we're they taken? I love the picture with the water stream in it!!!

The photos were taken at various parts of the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. We actually went Saturday AND Sunday because the weather was so beautiful! (It's only 45 minutes from our house to the entrance!)

This is very cute. It doesn't look too small in the pic!

I recognize the building in the last picture! We saw a snake in there one trip! Eeek.

I wouldn't mind trying the iron-on design, esp. on a tank top or something like that. I don't think I could convince DH to do it though!

Adam probably won't wear the shirt either! I'll try to convince him though... We'll see what happens. I'll probably make one though and wear it!

The building is at Cades Cove. I am terrified of snakes, so I'm thankful that I didn't see any!

Our FE is from the same lady...so I suspect it will be the same size!

 

[texfinn]

I hope your doing well
I can post a pic of the dress to share with you if you want me to

Oh, and we both LOVE coffee!!!!:drink:

Thanks Belinda -- Am doing ok. Stomach was in knots today as Yoni officially got laid off but still hopeful the other job will come through. I thought a glass of wine and soak in the hot tub would help but just think it aggravated my stomach.

Yes -- would LOVE to see the dress!!!! Please post a picture for all of us to see!!!!

Mmmm....coffee. Hopefully my stomach will settle down tomorrow -- can't imagine giving up coffee right now.

Fl resident rates came out today, unfortunately it would save me the sameas my pbc, so I didn;t change anythng.

V-- bummer but maybe that means you got such a great deal to start with?

Adam probably won't wear the shirt either! I'll try to convince him though... We'll see what happens. I'll probably make one though and wear it!.....
Our FE is from the same lady...so I suspect it will be the same size!

I think Yoni is going to wear whatever I give him. He has agreed to "play" along and wear Mickey t-shirts and dress up like a pirate (completely out of character for him) so thinking he might wear one? It is worth a shot.

My FE came from Boo Boo's mommy -- something like that. I'll bet it is the same size!

Kym -- the email arrived but Sabrina was already in bed. Faith is BEAUTIFUL! What an adorable little girl! I'll have Sabrina (or Nana as we call her) read it tomorrow after school and reply then.

Ok -- off to try to get some rest then in the office tomorrow! Good night all!

 

[suezyq50]

OMG!!!

I just got an email from Jennifer Marx saying that they'll be using a quote of mine in the new DCL PassPorter book!!!! That means I get a free copy of the book!!! It says it'll be sent out a month after publication, so I hope it arrives in time!!!

What an honor! Do you know the quote?

 

[Bellamickey]

Thanks Belinda -- Am doing ok. Stomach was in knots today as Yoni officially got laid off but still hopeful the other job will come through. I thought a glass of wine and soak in the hot tub would help but just think it aggravated my stomach.

Yes -- would LOVE to see the dress!!!! Please post a picture for all of us to see!!!!

Mmmm....coffee. Hopefully my stomach will settle down tomorrow -- can't imagine giving up coffee right now.


My FE came from Boo Boo's mommy -- something like that. I'll bet it is the same size!


Ok -- off to try to get some rest then in the office tomorrow! Good night all!

We have been keeping you and Yoni in our thoughts. When one door closes, another one opens. Something will turn up, we will keep the faith

I hope your belly gets to feeling better...Glass of wine and a hot tub, now that does sound relaxing!!! I wish it would have helped you. Heres hoping your belly gets better soon

Yea, that FE I posted a pic of, I got from gradysmommy. The width on it is about 8 inches wide, maybe less. Its really cute though and her monagramming is perfect!!

Ok, heres two pictures of the dress you wanted me to share.

MY DCL VOW RENEWAL WEDDING DRESS

 

[shasess]

Ok, here is my FE that I got today off Ebay. I thought it was too small but I think its ok.

Very nice! It's really cute! It doesn't look too small at all.

I don't like them at all and think my design is far better. However, I'm biased! The cost is only like $11, but I just don't like the design at all!

I really like the design that you made! Thanks for posting it!

Here are some pics of Adam and I from this weekend....

Great Pics!!! I hope you guys had fun!!!

I think Yoni is going to wear whatever I give him. He has agreed to "play" along and wear Mickey t-shirts and dress up like a pirate (completely out of character for him) so thinking he might wear one? It is worth a shot.

John is the same way. He's agreed to play along with the whole Disney/Pirate theme. He's not as big of a Disney fan as I am but I still love him.

Ok, heres two pictures of the dress you wanted me to share.

MY DCL VOW RENEWAL WEDDING DRESS

Beautiful!!! You're going to look like a princess!

 

[SpeedFigure]

Wow lots of posts since the last time I checked!!

I'm sorry to hear about Yoni, hopefully things will look up. At least now you have a vacation to look forward to, to relieve SOME stress.

Just wondering what is making everyones FE's small?? I decided to only make mine with 2 pockets so then the pockets are bigger. They are 8'x8'. So they are deep and can hold more stuff in case you get bombarded one day!

I drink Fro-Fro coffee, so as long as it's at the Cove Cafe, I'm good!
Welcome back to all the lurkers or busy bodies!

Isn't it 30 days or less you receive your tickets from DCL? I always remembered getting a package with luggage tags and booklets to fill out and have ready when you get to the Port??

As for the shirts, play around on Zazzle.com
It's a website were you can custom make Disney shirts!

 

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

Hey Val, I think the cove cafe is a great idea. It wasn't on the ship the last time we cruised so we're really excited to try it!!!

Val -- you are so good at organizing all of this. Is anyone else a coffee drinker?

I'm actually NOT a coffee drinker, but I thought the desserts & martinis sounded good!

Will work on magnets this weekend. Let me know how the iron thing works out and we will do the same.

Me, too. I'm going to Target, Gap, and Old Navy this weekend (~45 minutes away) with my BFF for a big shopping day, so hopefully I can find a shirt to try doing a transfer on. I'll need to find a different brand of transfer paper than what I have now because it didn't work so well before. But I do want one!! BTW Cinda, I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR DESIGN MUCH, MUCH BETTER!!

I can post a pic of the dress to share with you if you want me to

OF COURSE!!!!!

Oh, and we both LOVE coffee!!!!:drink:

Does that mean we can count you in?

Mmmm... I'm not a coffee drinker but I'm definately up for the desserts. I'm not sure when would be a good time?

Maybe I'll check out the Navigators to see when a good time would be. I thought I had seen that sometimes they have music, etc.

I don't think I could convince DH to do it though!

I don't think I could get my DH to wear it either. I guess its a guy thing!

I'm not even going to ask Justin! I already know the answer...

What time are you getting to port on Saturday?

We're taking the 10 AM shuttle from the Radisson, so hopefully 10:01!

What an honor! Do you know the quote?

"PassPorter books have all the information you could possibly need to know about fully enjoying a Disney cruise! -Valerie Pfenning in Nebraska"

Not much work to get a free book!

 

[Bellamickey]

Wow lots of posts since the last time I checked!!

Just wondering what is making everyones FE's small?? I decided to only make mine with 2 pockets so then the pockets are bigger. They are 8'x8'. So they are deep and can hold more stuff in case you get bombarded one day!

I drink Fro-Fro coffee, so as long as it's at the Cove Cafe, I'm good!
Welcome back to all the lurkers or busy bodies!

Isn't it 30 days or less you receive your tickets from DCL? I always remembered getting a package with luggage tags and booklets to fill out and have ready when you get to the Port??

As for the shirts, play around on Zazzle.com
It's a website were you can custom make Disney shirts!

The FE that I posted is about 8 inches wide. Now that I've really looked at it, its not "that" small. I think it will be great. I've read on other forums that their is a size limit anyway? So if thats true, mine will be fine.

I ordered a custom shirt off of zazzle.com! They did a wonderful job!!! You can't go wrong. Their material and Disney graphics are awesome!!

 

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

Wow, Belinda!! That's gorgeous!! I wonder if I'll get to sneak a peek at you in it on Thursday!

 

[Bellamickey]

Wow, Belinda!! That's gorgeous!! I wonder if I'll get to sneak a peek at you in it on Thursday!

Thank you Val!

I'll let ya That would be great!!! Right now it's at 5:30pm!!!!

and YES!! you can definatly count us in on the Cove Cafe!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Wow! I was only off the computer for Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday and there were 4 pages to read! Hopefully I'll remember I wanted to comment about.

OMG my computer crashed the night I made my last post here!! Just when I got caught up on reading all the posts on this thread, now I'm way behind again! The Geek Squad have my computer and will for the week so I'm on a borrowed laptop right now I was so happy I caught up here and getting excited about all our activities when "POOF"; computer gone! They think it's a virus trying to load but my security won't let it; just won't let me connect to the internet. They hopefully can clean everything out and I'll be back on a regular basis the end of this week! Hope to catch up with you all!

I feel your pain. Technology is great until it breaks and then it can really throw a wrench into the works.

Ok...here's the deal. I learned today that most companies cannot print pictures of Disney characters second to some very strict copyright rules. So, I'm going to try to get this done some other way but I may or may not be successful. Sorry... I'll keep everyone posted as I find more things out...

I love the design, it may just my old eyes, but I can't figure out the last word right after "Pie-rates". Can you email me the file so I can enlarge it? I think doing the iron-on thing would work really well. That way you won't have to keep track of sizes and getting payment from everyone.

Yes. We can probably do an iron-on, but my major concern is that we may be breaking some sort of copyright. I got this stuff straight off of Google, but I don't know whether it's "safe" or not. I asked the company to design something based on our group name that didn't involve characters. Once they send it to me, I'll post it here. If we like it, we'll do it. If we hate it, we'll just do iron-ons... Hopefully I'll know something by tomorrow afternoon!

Someone already posted as long as you aren't selling the items you can use the clip art. I agree, I like your design much better than the one they sent you.

do we have a total on cruisers? I will look into the lanyards but need an idea of how many we need.

OK, don't anyone get freaked out. The total number of people that have registered on this thread that they will be on our cruise is 161. To break it down we have 54 cabins, 55 Men, 62 Women, 25 Girls (under 18) and 19 Boys (under 18). The total number of people that have requested to be on the FE list now totals 25 cabins with 26 Men, 29 Women, 7 Girls and 11 Boys. I'll be sending out an updated list tonight. The list also includes the celebrations that have been posted. If anyone would like a copy of the list (you need not be on the FE list to get it) PM me your email address and I'll add you to the group distribution. I've tried to add real names so its a great way to get to know everyone. Hopefully when people start getting their cruise documents we'll hear from everyone. Another way to recognize each other have been the wrist bands (in neon green). That way if you already getting a Castaway Club lanyard you wouldn't need to decide which one to wear.

OMG!!!

I just got an email from Jennifer Marx saying that they'll be using a quote of mine in the new DCL PassPorter book!!!! That means I get a free copy of the book!!! It says it'll be sent out a month after publication, so I hope it arrives in time!!!

SWEET!!!!

Hello everyone. I haven't posted anything in a while but I have been trying to keep up. I am a fulltime college student so time is limited but hopefully I will be more active next week for spring break. I am a few hours away from getting my bachelors degree and my teachers certification to teach high school math.
We would love to do tee shirts. However you decide to do it is cool with us. I joined the FB group a few days ago. I just created my FB page so it's still under construction. I can’t wait to meet everyone!

I'm impressed that you are doing all that and have any time to dedicate to DIS. I'm also on FB as Jane Erin Wood although I haven't had much time to check it out or upload many photos.

Here are the 2 designs I've done for anyone to copy! I made one with our names on it for a magnet...[/QUOTE ]
LOVE IT!!

JorDan - loved your FE designs. I'm sure you are going to be a BIG hit on that online store! Let us know when you've got your first order.

Cove Cafe - Jim is a coffee drinker, I'm the tea drinker but I've seen pictures of the snacks so count me in on the meet there. Also, they are suppose to have the board games. I'm thinking at sometime during the sea days would be a good time.

Mati - I'm so sorry about Yoni's job. Let us know if the lead that he has comes through.

BellaMickey - BEAUTIFUL dress!!! I'd love to hear more about the planning for your vow renewal. I thought about springing it on Jim, but I'd want our boys to be there.

J

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I was afraid that I'd run out of space on my last post. Jim and I went shopping yesterday at our outlet malls and got some stuff for our vacation (and other things).

We were able to buy a little sweet something for our FE group from a manufacturer of treats right near the outlets. Just had a little sample YUM!!

I was also able to find a travel bag to use (mostly at the parks) its from Eddie Baur and it's big enough to hold my camera, flip video camera, wallet, sunglasses, etc. We also got Jim the tote that is just a little bigger to hold water bottles and our rain gear (just in case). It was hard to find totes that didn't have magnets (don't want to demagnitize our tickets or room keys).

We were really lucky to check out the Hagger store and get him 5 long sleeve button down casual shirts for $5 each!!!

I wasn't lucky finding any capri pants (maybe its too early for them to be at the outlets yet). But we had a great day and it was real fun to just shop for stuff for the cruise.

I SO wanted to create a countdown calendar (with the Mickey heads from Home Depot), but it just hasn't happen yet. Better get on that this weekend. Maybe I'll have it start at 45 days.

J