May 6, 2006 - 7 nite Western - Anyone Crusing?

[DisneyMay06]

Happy Tuesday! Only three more stressed out days to go! The to-do list just keeps getting longer. Working on one of them now: Clean house so when sister comes to feed fish she doesn't think we live like pigs. My husband thinks I'm neurotic and you know I think he's right. I'm like stalking UPS to find out where my dress is so I have something to wear for the semi-formal whatever dinner? I agree, why the heck do we care what we wear for people we are never going to see again? Husband disagrees, I think he's completely excited not to see his wife in jogging pants and t shirts. I'm just happy that I'm going away and get to sleep in a bed that I don't have to make and eat a meal that I didn't have to cook or clean up. I'm a stay at home mom and I don't get out much. And since this is my first vacation in five years, I'm just a little excited. Just wondering, by the grace of god I booked a ressie for Palo for the first night, and now I just read that there is no child care in the Club or Flounder's because they do an open house for parents. Is this true?

 

[jillane88]

Hi Everyone!
Well I at least have ds onboard (pun intended) with the excitement! He is telling me everyday what the countdown is! My room looks like a suitcase factory exploded, but I have absolutely NO organization there. I have just been pitching stuff in the suitcases as I think of it. I'll have dh repack them on Thursday. He's a pro at making stuff fit in suitcases.

Heather: so glad that Marc is feeling better! Tell him to take it easy and lift with his knees when he goes to loading suitcases.

Lisa

I think that same suitcase factory exploded in my bedroom as well! I made DH haul all the suitcases we own - of all sizes and shapes - out of the attic. He said "you mean we are taking ALL of these?" I said "No, of course not, I just need to see them all to figure out which ones we need". He didn't think it was very funny. So now I have 1 very large one and 3 smaller ones packed, along with many empty ones scattered about. Oh, and I will be the one loading the suitcases. I am the pro at making stuff fit in the car, plus there is no way I'm letting DH hurt his back again.

1 softball game down, we won! 1 meeting done with, 1 appointment later today, 1 tomorrow, 1 Thursday and 1 more softball game on Thursday and I can breath easy!

DisneyMay06, I am also a SAHM and live in work-out type clothing and a baseball cap. DH will be thrilled to have me looking finer than usual. My boys saw me trying on my black formal dress and said "wow mom, you look beautiful, like a princess!" - they are 5 yrs old, it was so sweet.

Happy packing everyone!
Heather

 

[new2cruise]

It really, really stinks when everytime I go on vacation I have sit with my boss and go over everything I do ( for the one millionth time) and he still doesn't get it I will have to fix it all when I return anyway. But, let me ask this ....if he makes more than me and he wouldn't be able to do his job without me ...shouldn't he have a clue?? Rant done - I'm just alittle stressed out, too much to do. On to nicer things

Two more days of work, Thursday without the boss, which will be nice. Last wrestling tourny tonight, alittle cleaning and the last of the laundry tomorrow night and DS has a birthday party Thursday night. Then that's it ...we are off

Hope everyone is getting done what they need to and staying healthly.

 

[new2cruise]

Good Morning Everyone ! Seems I am talking to myself again

It is so gray and dreary here today which is getting me even more excited for the cruise. I have a manicure and a pedicure appt. for Friday a.m. and wouldn't you know it - I broke ,not one, but two nails yesterday Oh well - I'll be the one with 8 long nails ands two little stubs!

Have a good one !

 

[ganurse]

Just a a few more days!!!!! I started doing my shopping and tonight I am taking DH to finish his. My vacation officially begins. I have a wedding shower today and then i will have 48 hours to get a lot of things done..We will be leaving Fri am at 6 for central florida..To get in the mood, just watched Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom..If you have Comcast, it is on demand as well as other disney things..

Lets see who is still here
amy

 

[mazzarafe]

Checking in from the dreary Northeast here. I'm starting to panick about having everything done in time. I have to lite a wick under DH butt to get him to get his clothes together. I guess that will be done when we get back from DD's first softball game if it is not raining again tonight. She has another one tomorrow night plus gold star band practice.

DD7's teacher gave her a story to read in their reading books and a multiple question "quiz" when done. Along with 9 pages to do in the workbook. She is only in 2nd grade! The sad thing is she talked to me on Monday and made it sound like she was doing me a favor and it wasn't much work. Yes it is if the kid gets 2 pages of math and a spelling page to do every night. DD12 who is in 6th grade, her teacher said to be sure to bring back lots of pictures to show the class all about her trip. Talk about night and day. Ok, rant over.

I had to cancel our nail appointment for today. Just not enough time to get it done, at least the girls didn't know about it. But I bought us a tropical color so we can do our own and match. I'm not a pedicure kinda gal, sorry Chris. Don't like anyone touching my feet. Too ticklish. I do promise to make my feet look as good as I can though.

Happy Hump Day all!

Oh, and Sharon, hear you about the boss taking over while you are gone. Everyone is freaking about mine doing payroll. Still haven't figured out what I was reminding myself to do on Monday, hopefully it is already done.

 

[tulsamomof2]

Its Wednesday Its Wednesday -- only 3 more days until vacation starts!!!!!
Whoo Hooo!!!!

Now to do laundry, pack, and 1000 other things that need to be done! I never thought I could be so happy about doing laundry!


Lynn

 

[jcfowler]

However, here on the Gulf Coast it has rained only two days in two months. It's currently 71 degrees and the sun is reflecting on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico with dolphins chasing mullet for breakfast. This is a normal morning around here - except for the occasional horrors of Ivan, Katrina, and, worst of all, Snowbirds!!

Before we - the last of the May 6th Dis Board crew - pack up the stuff and head to PC, I thought it might be good to help us get a bit better "informed" as to some Mexican culture and maybe a little history so we can be better prepared to understand those we meet in Cozumel.

Did you know in 1912 when the Titanic was making her maiden voyage she was carrying the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss.

Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day. The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as:

Sinko de Mayo.

With that thought, I have almost run out of time to post "pre-cruise". (I heard that collective "thank goodness!") The anticipation of meeting each of you in "the flesh" has added great excitement to what is for us an "event of a lifetime". (When you get to my age you can say that about almost anything, i.e. waking up, sleeping all night without a trip to the bathroom, etc.)
You're humor and love you have for your families has been clearly conveyed in each and every post. You are a grand group of folks indeed - even you "potential" snowbirds. (I saw a bumper sticker that said "So many snowbirds, so little freezer space.")

May God's richest blessings protect each of you and yours as you travel. May the next several days be long and filled with "magic" to relish for years to come.

DW & I hope all your dreams come true this week and the rest of your lives. See you IN the "adventure"! God bless!

Chris

 

[Oo-de-lally Gal]

Woo HOo!!! We leave day after tomorrow!!

I'm headed to the airport to pick up DD18. She's flying in from school to join us and wanted to be around for the last days preparation and excitement. We are having a family pedicure party for all the DD7's tonight and painting their toes pink with a little silver mickey just for good measure.

Our nine staterooms worth of doorsigns are all packed in their own carry-on suitcase. Come on up to deck six forward to have a look at our handiwork if you get a chance!

The piles of clothes in my bedroom can now safely be transferred to the suitcases as I finish the last of the laundry. I guess I don't want to pack too soon so ther is no danger of me simply sitting on my suitcase by the front door for the next 48 hours!
We are all planning to wear black and white on Animator's night for Gram's benefit. Black and white is her absolute favorite. Chris, she has told everyone at work about her new friends on the Magic. Sure hope you get a chance to meet my wonderful gram!! She seems to make friends where ever she goes. I'm sure this will be no exception. We look forward to seeing you around the ship.

We are all so excited and looking forward to a wonderful week. Everybody travel safe and seize the day!!

Wendi

 

[DDF]

Hi Everyone!

Who was the crazy one to schedule baseball games Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week...oh yeah, that was me!! My son plays travel ball and we have games all week...my to do this is growing and growing. The weather has been kind of crummy in the Chicago area though, and if we get more rain this afternoon, I am sure tonight will get cancelled. You won't see me pouting! But I am soooo excited!!! I know everything will get done...why can't I always function in pre-vacation mode.

I can relate to the stay at home moms getting all dressed up! I too am a SAHM and spend most of my time in super casual clothing...I look forward to the chance to dress up!

Off to do errands for the day...did we decide officially on the meet time/place...or are we just watching out for lime green??

Dee Dee

 

[pearlieq]

We leave for the airport tomorrow night!!!

I'm about halfway packed. I'm guessing DH will start at around 6pm tomorrow. I've got all my paperwork together--I just need to get it organized.

Today's project is to get to the library and find a book or two for the cruise. Plus, I need to change around my purse. But, my favorite thing, and the one I'm most looking forward to is also tonight! We get to take the change jar to the bank!!!! Whatever's in there is our spending money for the trip. DH and I have both registered our guesses, so I can't wait to see what we come up with.

I should be finishing the last of my work by the early afternoon. I'm looking forward to having that monkey off my back.

I hope everyone has a great day!

P.S. Here was my understanding about what we came up with for meets on the first day:

11:00am - 11:30 am - meet in the terminal in front of the model ship
3:00pm - meet in Promenade Lounge (deck 3)
10:00pm - meet on the Deck 7 aft secret veranda

I can't wait to meet all of you. I hope you can make it!

 

[linuxwebguy]

Hey Wendi!

Welcome Jones Family Reunion!!! Any teens traveling with you? Who do you have transporting you from the hotel?? Nothing quite like a bit of troop movement to start off a vacation right, eh?

No idea. DW and I were going to be flying in Sat morning (arriving at 10:15am), but ended up getting our flight changed to Fri night (arriving about 10:20pm). So I don't know what the scoop is. I know we've rented a short bus, or something. So if you see a bunch of people all getting out of a short bus with the same shirts on, that would be us. My grandparents have an embroidery business, so we have some matching stuff for the trip.

I also found out that some of our party are leaving from Sacramento. Ironically, the ones that live closest to Oakland, are driving up to Sacramento. Part of our party is up there, so we're coming in from all angles.

I also found out that the father/grandfather of part of our party passed away yesterday. He was very ill and they expected it. But everyone is still going. I think there is going to be a Mass for him tomorrow (Thurs). What better way to put something out of your mind than time with your family and close friends... and on a Disney cruise!

< 3 more days until sail away!

LWG

 

[MickeyD]

Before we - the last of the May 6th Dis Board crew - pack up the stuff and head to PC, I thought it might be good to help us get a bit better "informed" as to some Mexican culture and maybe a little history so we can be better prepared to understand those we meet in Cozumel.

Did you know in 1912 when the Titanic was making her maiden voyage she was carrying the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss.

Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day. The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as:

Sinko de Mayo.


Chris

Chris, whereever do you come up with these? My ds just came in wondering again why I was laughing out loud at the computer!

It is sunny and warm up here in the PAC NW, which is nice, but not as nice as it will be sitting on deck with the ocean breezes!

The next couple of days are "packed" with stuff ( ha ha) as we get last minute hair cuts, dogs groomed (got to look nice for the pet sitter...ha ha), and actually pack my suitcases. Laundry is on the top of that list as well. Ds has given up on school this week, no homework is getting done, but on the plus side, he aced his Algebra II test! Now I don't feel quite as guilty taking him out of school for a week.

Hope everyone has safe travels and I hope we all get to meet up at some time or another and compare notes on our "magical" vacation!

Lisa

 

[Miss Jasmine]

I forget how most people here have to leave a day or two in advance.We have a 30 minute drive ahead of us. I wonder if we are the closest ones on this cruise?

I wish safe travels for you all!

 

[jillane88]

Wow you guys - you've been busy on this board, shouldn't you be packing or something?

I too am starting to panic over forgetting important things. Hopefully all the packing - except for those last minute items - will be done today! I went and had a mani/pedi done last night and I already chipped a nail! Oh well, at least I brought my own polish with me to the salon so I can fix it myself now. Still...

Just saw the forecast for our area while we are gone, they are calling for rain and 58 degrees M - W. So glad I'll be soaking up the sun on the Magic!

gotta go rush DD(8) off to school. She is also in 2nd grade and her teacher has given her a load of stuff to do!

Heather

 

[new2cruise]

Hi everybody

 

[Sneezy63]

Hi everyone!!

I think I finally have all my last minute shopping done. I think. (I'm sure I'll need to run to Target and get something in the next day, though. It never fails.)

Gina, that stinks about all the homework! Both my kids have it, too. But I had to do an "independent study," since they will be out for so long, so it's like I'm homeschooling them for that time. Theoretically the homework is supposed to be done each day, but you know we are going to try to jam as much in before we leave as possible! My DD already has her assignments...I'm still waiting for DS's.

Wendi...your gram has great taste...I love black and white, too! I brought a b&w outfit with me...if I end up wearing it on AP night, I'll just come and stand next to you guys. (LOL, I just got an image of myself sneaking into one of your family photos...I would blend right in, and then later you'd be looking at the photo...."hey wait! who's THAT chick?!" Heehee!) Also, we are on deck 6 midship....I'll be sure to wander up the hall and check out your doorsigns!

Pearlieq....that's cool about the change jar....let us know who wins the "guess."

Heather....I'm getting a mani/pedi tomorrow, and I KNOW I'll chip a nail before Saturday. It never fails. I always take my own polish, too, for that very reason!

Have a great day, you guys....see you SOOOON!!!

 

[mazzarafe]

Help!

I started to fill out the Bahamas form, what did you all put down for the number or nights, 0 or 1?

I hope I'm doing these correct.

 

[Sneezy63]

Hey Gina, I haven't done mine yet but I think zero? CC is in the bahamas but we're not spending the night.... (I could be wrong though so hopefully someone else will answer!)

Help!

I started to fill out the Bahamas form, what did you all put down for the number or nights, 0 or 1?

I hope I'm doing these correct.

 

[new2cruise]

Help!

I started to fill out the Bahamas form, what did you all put down for the number or nights, 0 or 1?

I hope I'm doing these correct.

Hi Gina, My TA told me to put "1" so that's what I did - but I do not know if that is correct. The whole form is kind of weird since we will only be there for about 8 hours.

Some of us are leaving today, some tomorrow and some on Saturday . So, once again - safe and happy travels to all