May 3rd-10th****Dis Maytees-May Magic send off

[captured]

I had a heart attack today. Was shopping at JC Penney for some new black slacks (which they have plenty of for buy one and get one for .88 cents) when I went to check out she asked to see my drivers license. I said sure then I couldn't find it ANYWHERE!!!

She accepts my Sams card as it has my photo on it. She hands me my receipt I move over to an empty register and dig out all my stuff and no license! At first I couldn't remember where I had it last but remembered everything fell out of my wallet last night onto my bedroom floor. Fortunately my husband was at home but I couldn't find my cell phone either! Ran back to work called him and he found it on the floor and my cell phone on the bathroom sink. WHEW! I was picturing myself down at the DMV begging them to get me a new license in two weeks.

Then I get home and what do I find in the mail for me today. A jury summons. Guess when it is? Thursday, May 1. Oh my goodness! Thankfully in my county you can get out of it if you have a kid under 10 who will be unsupervised for a time which he would be I take him to school my husband is already way gone. We live too close for the bus.

 

[captured]

Our gas skyrocketed this morning! Is anyone else's high? Although we go by litres, I converted to gallons, so I realized it would work out to about $4.70/Gallon USD. What are you guys at?

Around by me gas is going for $3.35. It's pathetic.

 

[LJC1861]

Gas here in Asheville NC ranges from a low of $3.39 to a high of $3.59!!!! This is in the main 'touristy' part of town up near the Biltmore Estate, but still......

I don't know about anyone else but I am just a bit PO'ed at the new news about the switch in the smoking side of the ship. We booked starboard this year (with our friends) to avoid the smoking side of the ship. We were not pleased today to find out that it had been switched. On a more positive note however, I am glad that the clubs are smoke free....now we can enjoy them!

Linda

 

[Dawn414]

I would MUCH rather prefer doing it whenever we want. It is too hard to coordinate what day because there's always so much going on on the ship that it would make it easier to deliver at our convienence! We don't want to miss out on our favorites!!

I just recommended a specific day so we'd be sure to have something every day. It doesn't really matter to me. I got a bunch of stuff for the kids...not so much for the adults. Having a bit more trouble with that. BUT the good news is that my fish extender was shipped today. Since it is coming from NC, it should (hopefully) be here by next Tues/Wed...

One more thing...do we put a note or something with who the 'gift' is from? Or like Santa, we just stick it in the 'stocking' and move on?

Dawn McG

 

[misslissa]

6 days 11 hours 21 minutes before we head off to WDW, before the cruise. So far no luck with upgrades for the cruise but got a call from WDW Reservations yesterday. When I called today we ended up going from ASMusic to Saratoga Springs 1bd villa For no charge.

Spent the day packing. Just four days of work to get through.

Oh! That's so awesome! We absolutely loved Saratoga Springs, the pool is amazing. You will have such a good time.

Then I get home and what do I find in the mail for me today. A jury summons. Guess when it is? Thursday, May 1. Oh my goodness! Thankfully in my county you can get out of it if you have a kid under 10 who will be unsupervised for a time which he would be I take him to school my husband is already way gone. We live too close for the bus.

Ohmygoodness, what would you have to do if you couldn't be exempt from it? Would you be able to get out of it 'cause of the trip!?

 

[misslissa]

I don't know about anyone else but I am just a bit PO'ed at the new news about the switch in the smoking side of the ship. We booked starboard this year (with our friends) to avoid the smoking side of the ship. We were not pleased today to find out that it had been switched. On a more positive note however, I am glad that the clubs are smoke free....now we can enjoy them!

Linda

Ewwwwwww.... I had no idea there was even smoking on the ship! But, I guess that makes sense, you don't really think of that kind of thing if you are a non-smoker. Are the rooms non-smoking? I don't think I'd like to be in a room that has been smoked in... and that is definitely some good news about the clubs! I don't think I'd be able to handle a smoky club...

 

[CruisinEars]

Hey all! I am so ready for the Florida/Caribbean Sun. We have almost 3 inches of SNOW here. It has been snowing all day. This is just too weird. We hardly even get snow in the winter much less on the 18th of April!

 

[CruisinEars]

Ewwwwwww.... I had no idea there was even smoking on the ship! But, I guess that makes sense, you don't really think of that kind of thing if you are a non-smoker. Are the rooms non-smoking? I don't think I'd like to be in a room that has been smoked in... and that is definitely some good news about the clubs! I don't think I'd be able to handle a smoky club...

Just wanted to answer you. Yes, all the rooms are NON-smoking. There is smoking in some public areas and on verandas.

 

[Leia's Mom]

One more thing...do we put a note or something with who the 'gift' is from? Or like Santa, we just stick it in the 'stocking' and move on?

I will probably try to do little things several times over the cruise if we don't have assigned days. That means that I might try to do notes; however, it is just as likely that I will just stick a gift in. Tell kids that it is from the "fish fairy" (smiel).

I picked up another small item tonight. A few other things, and I will be done.

Packing begins tomorrow. WOOHOO!

 

[captured]

Ohmygoodness, what would you have to do if you couldn't be exempt from it? Would you be able to get out of it 'cause of the trip!?

I have absolutely no idea what I would have done. It wouldn't be that big of a deal if it wasn't common practice for them to call you back the next day. Except for the fact I am my kids transportation to school in the mornings. At least they have that waiver.

What urks me is you can get out of it if you are a college student but not a mom. Not dissing college students I'm still going myself here and there but I still think 10 might be a little too young for a cut off.

 

[Leia's Mom]

Typically, if you can show that you have booked a vacation that you can't reschedule, they will reschedule you for a different time for jury duty. You don't get out of it altogether, but they try to make sure that it isn't a bad experience.

I've always wanted to do jury duty, but the only time I got drawn, I was quickly excluded from the pool. I'm a geek . . .

 

[bobbi565]

I don't know about anyone else but I am just a bit PO'ed at the new news about the switch in the smoking side of the ship. We booked starboard this year (with our friends) to avoid the smoking side of the ship. We were not pleased today to find out that it had been switched. On a more positive note however, I am glad that the clubs are smoke free....now we can enjoy them!

Linda

According to the smoking thread, the new policy hasn't been posted on the DCL website yet, and it's not in our contract, so maybe it's not in effect for our cruise. That would be good news for your stateroom, not so good news for the clubs!

Hey all! I am so ready for the Florida/Caribbean Sun. We have almost 3 inches of SNOW here. It has been snowing all day. This is just too weird. We hardly even get snow in the winter much less on the 18th of April!

Get out! It was 85 degrees yesterday in the land of pleasant living! I'm hoping for a dramatic DROP in temperature over the next two weeks (TWO WEEKS!! ) So I can laugh at all the suckers stuck here in the cold while we cruise off to the Caribbean.

Yes! The packing has begun in earnest! I've got all the cruise specific stuff packed (o-t-d shoe holder, pop-up hamper, fish extender, photo mat, etc.) as well as my swimsuits, tees, tanks, and shorts. Even though it's 85 here in MD, I have stopped shaving in preparation for my waxing on Friday, so gorilla girl is stuck in long pants for the week!

As for fish extenders, it seems the only people who have expressed anything resembling a strong preference are those who would rather not create a schedule, so I say, let's just play it by ear. With nine families participating, we'll probably end up with something most days of the cruise. And is the concensus that the gifties are just left by the Fish Fairy? No names?

 

[misslissa]

We have 2 more packing/shopping weekends left! Let's make the best out of them. Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

And, I am happy to report that we had NO snow up here yet... it was actually 82 yesterday!

Oh! I also thought I'd update on what I know about dining rotations... I called DCL yesterday to see if I could request a specific rotation as I wanted to have dinner the first night in PC and he said it was a good choice as the "adult rotation" for our week will be PLLAPLA. He couldn't guarantee it, but he could put it in as a request. I am happy with the possibility of being in Lumiere's for both formal and semi formal night! I also guess that this confirms that we are on the new rotation.

 

[lyn9856]

Around by me gas is going for $3.35. It's pathetic.

Wow.
In UK our petrol (sorry...gas!!) is on average £1:10 per litre. Converting to dollars is approx $2.19616.

If my calculations are correct that works out to £4.158 per gallon, or $8.30147 per gallon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Obviously its proportionate....our prices have been rocketing at same rate as yours for sure

Lyn

 

[lyn9856]

We have 2 more packing/shopping weekends left! Let's make the best out of them. Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

And, I am happy to report that we had NO snow up here yet... it was actually 82 yesterday!

Oh! I also thought I'd update on what I know about dining rotations... I called DCL yesterday to see if I could request a specific rotation as I wanted to have dinner the first night in PC and he said it was a good choice as the "adult rotation" for our week will be PLLAPLA. He couldn't guarantee it, but he could put it in as a request. I am happy with the possibility of being in Lumiere's for both formal and semi formal night! I also guess that this confirms that we are on the new rotation.

I do hope thats will be how it works for us....I also will be happy at being in Lumieres for the dressier nights

 

[pilk]

Who else is going to be at WDW before the cruise? We'll be getting in on the 25th, if anyone else is going to be around how about a pre-cruise met?

14 days to go

 

[captured]

Get out! It was 85 degrees yesterday in the land of pleasant living! I'm hoping for a dramatic DROP in temperature over the next two weeks (TWO WEEKS!! ) So I can laugh at all the suckers stuck here in the cold while we cruise off to the Caribbean.

Yes! The packing has begun in earnest! I've got all the cruise specific stuff packed (o-t-d shoe holder, pop-up hamper, fish extender, photo mat, etc.) as well as my swimsuits, tees, tanks, and shorts. Even though it's 85 here in MD, I have stopped shaving in preparation for my waxing on Friday, so gorilla girl is stuck in long pants for the week!

bobbi565 you are so bad. I don't blame you. I wish we could have a few 85 degree days. Our spring has been on the cool side and windy windy windy and stormy. Of course in few months when we're at 90-100 every day, I'll miss this cool weather.

My packing has begun in earnest too! Got to move to a larger suitcase because my friend loaned me her large set and man I do now officially have room for a couple (or more) souvenir t-shirts. Thank goodness. It's sad when you're only packing for 5 days and rolled all your stuff up teeny tiny and still can't get room for one souvenir t-shirt. I also have room to bring on a light jacket or a sweater now in case I get cold and I didn't have that room before.

 

[Leia's Mom]

And is the concensus that the gifties are just left by the Fish Fairy? No names?

You guys decide. I can do labels if you guys want. Not that big of a deal. However, the fish fairy is fine by me as well.

Need to pick up just a few more items. So looking forward to this.

Amy

 

[Fizzgig]

I'm frankly posting just to marvel at my ticker.

 

[LJC1861]

We here in Asheville are SO SO ready to hit the road.......

Only 12 days!!!!!!!!


Linda