May 25th, 2008 West Coast - Mexico

Good to hear from some of you!! Hope all the work craziness gets better. You will be escaping from it in 28 days!!
Went and got my Mickey Heads from HD, very cute!! Am going to start working on the magnets asap.
Have a great week all!!
Mary:cool1:
 
Hi All:goodvibes
24 days until we arrive at GC for 3 days before the cruise.. Stil running to stores to get things we can't find from the last cruise in 05:goodvibes (now where did I put that) since we moved to Texas we will probaby never find them:rotfl: .. Well the foot is not healing real well and the back is stil hurting so I will be looking for sympathy from the CM's when we arrive on board..:love: hehe.. Still have to make the fish extender but will work on that this week and can't wait to see if my DW can sew it like I have designed it?:banana: Looks like the list is growing quite nicely. Talk later.. jrp aaaarrrrggghhhhh:firefight :boat: party:
 
Wanted to let you all know it hit 100' today in our area of CA:goodvibes

It sure felt like it too:cool2:

Safe travels to all who are coming out early:thumbsup2

:grouphug:
 
Hey gang!
I'm here and super excited too!:cool1: Was just distracted trying to have a yard sale this past weekend. Now that I have a little less junk and a wad of bills to tip room service :rolleyes1 I am ready to really start packing in earnest. Finally found some material I liked to make our fish extender so I'll be trying to get that done this week. Spent so much trying to win it on ebay:scared1: I'm gonna have to make a couple to sell too so I don't feel too guilty :lmao:
:hourglass Reminder- The deadline to join the fish extender fun is fast approaching! PM me to join :dance3:
I am having way too much fun shopping and am admittedly chomping at the bit to buy:blush:
How many others are staying in the area the night before? There are enough of us from AZ we could form a caravan if we left trhe same day :rotfl: We are staying at the Sunrise Hotel anyone else?
Computer is having issues :badpc: so when I can I will post a picture so that ya'll can flag me down at the mickey pool so I won't be aimlessly wandering:rotfl2: Ok...have rambled on enough...guess I should go get some dinner started for the little one!
 

:jumping1: Woo Hoo - sister just told me she has our fish extender done! Now if I could ever find any time to pull the luggage out, get dress shoes for DS12, get kid's haircuts, get my hair done, start packing, print magnets... :scared1: I'll stop listing now, it was freaking me out! :lmao:
 
Melissa Great to hear from you! We are actually flying to Long Beach the day of-thought DD's last soccer game and awards was that Sat-nope week before. Oh well. Pics are a good idea.

Ellen Yay for the fish extender. I am getting my hair done on thurs, the girls day before Mother's Day.

Looking for ideas for fish extender gifts.
Mary:cool1:
 
Looking for ideas for fish extender gifts.
Mary:cool1:
We've gotten lots of fun little items some state specific, on our last two cruises. Magnets, candies, pins, postcards, travel information about the state (We got some great info from Chicago on our last cruise that has helped our planning for our trip later this year), pens, pencils, stickers, lip balm for girls, christmas ornaments... just lots of fun little things. Hope this helps.
 
:jumping1: Woo Hoo - sister just told me she has our fish extender done! Now if I could ever find any time to pull the luggage out, get dress shoes for DS12, get kid's haircuts, get my hair done, start packing, print magnets... :scared1: I'll stop listing now, it was freaking me out! :lmao:

Oh I can SO relate. I still have to pack...figure out what to pack for that matter! Then the shirts I wanted to do, and the magnets to make and print and the fish extenders to sew and plan and oh yeah....the whole trying to fit into my clothes so I don't have to try and buy bigger ones the day before we leave :lmao: I think I know where my luggage is!?:confused3 :rotfl:
 
Oh I can SO relate. I still have to pack...figure out what to pack for that matter! Then the shirts I wanted to do, and the magnets to make and print and the fish extenders to sew and plan and oh yeah....the whole trying to fit into my clothes so I don't have to try and buy bigger ones the day before we leave :lmao: I think I know where my luggage is!?:confused3 :rotfl:
I gave up on the shirts - it just isn't going to happen. :sad2: With the crazy nuts hours I've been working, we're lucky to have the magnets! :rotfl: As for the clothes - oh let's not even go there, I can't wear my stuff from our cruise last year. :sad:
 
We've gotten lots of fun little items some state specific, on our last two cruises. Magnets, candies, pins, postcards, travel information about the state (We got some great info from Chicago on our last cruise that has helped our planning for our trip later this year), pens, pencils, stickers, lip balm for girls, christmas ornaments... just lots of fun little things. Hope this helps.

Great ideas,thanks!!
 
Hey everyone!
Those with GTY cabins may want to check online to see if they have a cabin# now! I checked just now and mine was there!:banana:
Of course I'm still holding out against all hope that the upgrade fairy might still visit as am a little concerned by the room report stating my cabin is noisy from the Galley right above it :sad1: Ever since becoming a mom I am a light sleeper. Oh well, I plan to try and get to port early to try and purchase an upgrade if one is available anyhow. Either way at least we'll be on the ship:woohoo:
Off to do some shopping no doubt things for the cruise will creep their way into my cart:rolleyes1 LIke maybe some ear plugs :rotfl:
 
How many others are staying in the area the night before? There are enough of us from AZ we could form a caravan if we left trhe same day :rotfl: We are staying at the Sunrise Hotel anyone else?

We're staying at the Doubletree. We'll probably arrive in the area around dinnertime.
 
Just checked and got our room #. Found out that we are on the 6th deck. I don't know much about the layout of the ship so I am hoping that we have a good deck and room. We didnt get upgraded but didnt think it would happen, got to become a optomist. Trying to get all my packing done and trying to not be last minute but will be even if I started a year ago. When do you start buying stuff for the fish extenders? Or what I do mean, is it for everyone who is participating or do you have a specific person that you will get their family and someone will have mine?? Sorry, I am so new to this and want to make sure that I get this done right. I actually am almost finished making ours so I am happy. Bad news, got into a hit and run accident this weekend and so I am hoping our car will be done in time for the trip. The auto body shop says yes but I keep telling him....PLEASE have it done before the 21st of May. I am glad that I didnt get hurt and my kids were not with me but it really set me back for getting ready for this trip. Ok, I will turn off the sad violin music and get my disney stuff out!
 
Bad news, got into a hit and run accident this weekend and so I am hoping our car will be done in time for the trip. The auto body shop says yes but I keep telling him....PLEASE have it done before the 21st of May. I am glad that I didnt get hurt and my kids were not with me but it really set me back for getting ready for this trip. Ok, I will turn off the sad violin music and get my disney stuff out!

Glad no one was hurt and your ok. Hope your car will be ready on time. If not just let us all know and we will send someone out to get you guys:drive: We can't leave anyone behind:hug:

I've been finally shopping for Mommy today! Found some cute things. DD's are all set. DH set. It seems to always be me:rolleyes1 I wonder why:lmao: Still have to get my hair done:hippie:

Now it's all about packing. I guess it's easier to wait until the last minute, but I was thinking of planning ahead:rotfl:

Yes, I need to know how the fish gifts work as well. I've been shopping for general things. So, it should work for boy or girl. Right? How many days are we giving:rolleyes: Or, can we just give and give:cheer2:

I just can't wait to meet all of you! I'm so darn ready for this trip:cool2:
 
Hey everyone!
Those with GTY cabins may want to check online to see if they have a cabin# now! I checked just now and mine was there!:banana:
Of course I'm still holding out against all hope that the upgrade fairy might still visit as am a little concerned by the room report stating my cabin is noisy from the Galley right above it :sad1: Ever since becoming a mom I am a light sleeper. Oh well, I plan to try and get to port early to try and purchase an upgrade if one is available anyhow. Either way at least we'll be on the ship:woohoo:
Off to do some shopping no doubt things for the cruise will creep their way into my cart:rolleyes1 LIke maybe some ear plugs :rotfl:

Our first cruise with Disney we were on deck 5, right above where they do the shows:eek: At first, it was a bit much, but then we got use to the rehearsal times and it all worked out, as we were never IN the room durning the shows.

See you SOON:woohoo:
 
Nicole Glad no one was hurt!
I am thinking about packing but we really don't have any extra space to lay out suitcases.
I think the final count for the fish extenders will be 2 weeks before we sail!!
24 days and counting!
Mary:cool1:
 
:dancer: :cool1: Doing the Doc Dance! Our documents arrived this morning - I didn't expect them for at least another week! YEAH!!!!! :dance3:

I'm not by any means an expert on this - so tinkmischief please correct me if I mess this up. As Mary said, the cutoff for joining fish extender gift exchange is 2 weeks prior to our cruise date, so at that time we'll know the number of people participating so the shopping can become serious! ;) Things can be individual or for the family as a group or whatever you think is fun. At our 3:00pm Embarktion day meet at the Mickey Pool tinkmischief will give us a list of the staterooms and names so we know where to deliver to. If you have last minute stateroom assignment or changes - you should make sure you let her know so we can have the correct info before the list is distributed. Then the FUN begins. :banana: Deliver your items anytime during the cruise anytime you like - some people do it once, some do a little something every day, and others somewhere in between those two.

Bad news, got into a hit and run accident this weekend and so I am hoping our car will be done in time for the trip. The auto body shop says yes but I keep telling him....PLEASE have it done before the 21st of May. I am glad that I didnt get hurt and my kids were not with me but it really set me back for getting ready for this trip.
So sorry to hear about your accident - I'm glad you're okay, and I'm crossing my fingers you get it all worked out before we go. I'll second what 4campers said - if not, let us know and we'll send out the calvary!

Still have to get my hair done:hippie:
Ditto! I have an appointment for this Saturday so that's one more thing that will be done. Although I still haven't gotten the darn luggage out, and I need the back sunshade thing on our car fixed, and dress shoes for kids, and fish extender shopping... :scared1: Yikes, forgot again - listing just stresses me out! Gotta stop that! ;)
 
Just read some of my doc's and they moved our mandatory safety drill time to 3:00pm, which messes up our meet at the Mickey Pool, and we sail at 4:15. All passengers must be boarded by 4:00pm due to regulations impounded by the Port of LA.
 
How dare they mess up our meet time!! Just kidding- When can we reschedule?? We are coming from the airport so I am not sure we could make it before 2p or so. Should we try for later that day or wait until the next morning???

We should get our Docs next week. Disney is mailing them to the TA today!!
Mary:cool1:
 
wow leave you guys alone for half a day and look at all I miss!:rotfl:
Nicole so sorry about the wreck:hug: I know how stressful that can be! I am so glad everyone is ok though!
Ellen you are right on the money with fish extenders. Let me just clarify further for those that have asked...yes you would take a gift to each cabin on the list. (like it was mentioned earlier whether you buy a group gift or something for everyone in the cabin is completely up to you.) Also as others have mentioned you can give once or everyday or however often you wish. I have found so much good stuff I will be walking the halls alot :lmao:
On that note - is there anyone still on the fence? Would anyone object to closing the sign up off at 20 days out? If anyone else like me is ordering things 2 weeks might be a little tight to get the order in time. If you prefer to wait until the original 2 weeks, that's ok to I will just overestimate and spread pixie dust to others not lucky enough to have found DIS boards yet:dance3:
Also, GTY participants, PM me your cabin # as they magically appear on your reservations please. That way we will only have to make minimal corrections to the list at the meet.

Now on to the little problem of a meet time.....Should we just move it up an hour? or have a slumber party in a certain someone's swanky suite:rolleyes1 :rotfl:
Another thought...would someone who knows for sure what cabin they will be in be willing to take extra copies of the fish extender list and maybe tuck into the top pocket of your fish extender for those unable to make the meet to pick up? That might make it easier for more to participate. Since we all know I'm hoping to purchase an upgrade at the gate if available I don't want to use my cabin # then not be there.
It's getting so close now and I still have WAY too much to do. None of us have all the clothes we need yet . I still can't zip up :confused3 that old bridesmaid dress for formal night so I may have even more shopping to do than I planned :lmao: At least the hair is done! (well I'll have to re dye the purple right before we leave) Got 10 inches cut off about a week ago to donate for locks of love (my 4th time - I get bored with my hair styles easily so I grow it donate lather rinse repeat :banana: :laughing: :banana: )
OK...about 2 hours behind in my day...I better get off these boards already! (or get one of the hair braiding ladies from the ship to come cornrow my son's hair for me;) )
 

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