May 29, 2004---Who is with us?

[NYdiscuisers]

Dave,
Isn't there a weight limit for the luggage you can bring on board? (shoes are pretty heavy!)

Paul

 

[XLT800]

Paul.....that is a great point. I think if everyone gives up one pair of shoes ( Yes that means Pricilla and Debbie) we will be in no danger of sinking the ship.

FLHMOM........Be careful driving up.....and don't forget to leave your 1 pair at home

Dave

 

[Quirky Cruiser]

Oh man...I don't think I can fit all my shoes! I don't know what I'm going to do! Might just have to pack a separate bag for them! Who was I kidding when I said I was going to just bring one bag....hahaha....

I still have so many things to do...and it's looking like tomorrow night is going to be insane - then it's off to work early Friday morning, to the airport late afternoon, and flying to Orlando Friday night...I just hope I get some rest between now and then so that I'm not a zombie Saturday morning!

Hope everybody is having fun packing!!!!
-Tenley

 

[NYdiscuisers]

Don't know if we'll get a chance to post tomorrow. It's going to be a little crazy with Lauren having a school show in the morning, final packing and store runs. We pick up Alyssa at about 3pm and then it's on to Wendy's and the airport!

We want to wish everyone a safe trip. Looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday!

Paul and Linda

 

[Mickeylover]

Safe trips to everyone leaving tomorrow. We hit the road Friday morning.

And Dave...I will wear every pair of shoes I bring at least once if it kills me!

 

[SimbaNoodle]

I hope everyone has a safe trip and see you on Saturday.

By the way,

This is me trying to get suitcases to close.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Dave, I'm proud of the fact that I actually sacrificed two pairs that I was going to bring in addition to my..well, let's not say how many pairs I'm bringing. What's ironic, Rob discovered he has to bring an extra pair! He was going to leave his flip-flops behind, and I asked what he was going to wear on the beach?

We're looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday! I'm sure we'll probably check-in here once more, but in the unlikely event we don't, everyone have a safe trip!

See you soon..'why? because we like you!' M I C K E Y..M O U S E!

 

[rcostello1]

Mickeylover what time are you leaving? The captain of our driving team is requiring an ungodly departure time so maybe we'll pass you on the way down I expect to be in NC before 9am. Ugh!!

I'm mostly packed...all the clothes are packed. I think I packed enough for a two-week cruise. I will be set for the Panama Canal, but that's not for another year! I just didn't have time to think so I packed everything. But only 4 pairs of shoes!

 

[XLT800]

Why is it that _ _ _ _ hits the fan the day before vacation. Fortunatly this is one vacation that I cannot cancel.

Everything is packed and ready to go.

Safe travels to those leaving today. We will still post through tomorrow.

Dave

 

[Mickeylover]

rcostello1

I live pretty much on the VA line on Kerr Lake (or Buggs Island Lake as you stubborn Virginians call it!) so I'm like you--but probably not leaving quite as early. I think we'll be about 2 hours a head of you.

We'll probably move out around 7:00--if we cut over to I-95 up here instead of doing it after getting through Raleigh, it will be easier on our sanity during morning traffic.

Look for the silver Ford Explorer Sport-Trac--2 boys in the back loaded down with gameboys and DVDs, and maybe I'll put my American Mickey antenna bobber on the truck too!

We stop for gas...period. I just "love" commando travel!

Dave, hang in there--there is a reason I chose two days "at sea" to start off my cruise. We're going to take full advantage of doing NOTHING!

 

[rcostello1]

I'm traveling with a high-maintenance group of people. I may have to slip them some sleeping pills or I'll be stopping every other hour! I only like to stop for gas.

I think we have a captain Mickey on a Ford Escape. It's not my car but I hope to be driving most of the way down.

 

[geetey]

In major panic packing mode, but I do have my dh's Happy 40th Birthday door sign ready. Priorities, right? I really like these Mickey Heads! Thanks to Home Depot!

I have to pick up the kids from school in a couple of hours. Last day for them (we will miss tomorrow - the *real* last day) and they are excited!!

My ds plans on getting up at 3 am just to see if he can get ice cream. Who told him he can eat what he wants whenever he wants?!

Has everyone finished shopping? I think I have. Oh no, I haven't. My ds still needs sandals!! (gotta keep the shoe thread going )

See everyone Saturday!! We will be the family of 4 wandering with that dazed I-can't-believe-we-are-finally-here look.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

I haven't been able to sleep through the night for the past three nights! I'm so preoccupied w/the packing, lists, 'let's not forget to' lists, 'let's be sure to pack' lists. On top of all of that, I had to return ANOTHER PAIR OF SHOES! DD's shoes this time though. I made the mistake yesterday of buying her a pair (while she wasn't w/me) that were too big. We returned them this morning, got proper size. We're now finished w/shopping, thank goodness! However, as we were about to pack DH's suit last night, he realized we never took it to the dry cleaners. (See why I can't sleep through the night.?) Also took it to cleaners this morning, and will need to pick it up tomorrow before we leave for the airport. I can't wait to arrive at the Hyatt Friday night, as I hope to sleep through the night then! (Who am I kidding? I'll be too excited and Rob's snoring won't help matters. I can't go sleep in the living room this time. . For those of you leaving soon, have a safe trip!

 

[Mickeylover]

Now its just starting to get funny. 47 hours before we sail, and less than 15 before we leave, DH asks me if we've got everything..and can I go by the store on the way home from work and get some of those waterproof lanyards and a can of Fix-a-flat. And can he buy a new swim mask because he wants to carry his snorkel gear instead of renting...

And my mom calls me scratching her head on who she's supposed to leave as an emergency contact when EVERYONE IS GOING ON THE CRUISE. I told her it wouldn't matter anyway, if it was desperate enough they needed an emergency contact it likely wouldn't matter to any of us anyhow.

 

[XLT800]

Finally home but may have to work in the morning. Had to go out to eat tonight. It would be a sin to have to cook the night before vacation starts.

Done packing so I can sit and relax and watch the Hockey game.......GO BOLTS.

Everyone take a deep breath have a drink, get a good nights rest because we are going to have a blast the next 7 days

:jumping4: Dave helping Lewis close his suitcase:jumping4:

Can not wait until Saturday!!

Dave

 

[XLT800]

I saw on another post that you were having trouble changing excurisions...Did you get that all worked out?

I bet if you promise DCL that you will leave 2 more pairs of shoes at home that they would change it for you.

Dave

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Dave, that is too funny

Yes, we finally were able to enlist the help of Castaway Club. We're going to take our time on Tuesday and go to Orient beach.

Are you ready? (What a silly question. Who is NOT ready to cruise w/Mickey?)

Less than 48 hours, we'll all be partying on the Big Mickey boat!

See you all soon! :thewave:

 

[chairee0]

I can't believe that the time has come for me to say goodbye work and hello Disney Magic. We are all packed and ready to go. I hope everybody has a safe trip and see you guys on the boat.

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

I hope that some of you with Internet access are going to keep the Land Stranded folks updated with a "LIVE FROM THE MAGIC" thread as we lay in the fetal position, wishing we were on the Magic!!

 

[XLT800]

If I did the internet package I would be to tempted to check work email and I really do not want to go there. Besides, I will be too busy sleeping on deck