Memorial Week Cruise May 24-29, 2009

[momster24]

I sure hope so! I can not believe the rain we have been getting here. I haven't got to walk all week. I usually walk 45 minutes at lunch everyday and then 45 minutes 4 nights/days a week, so this has really put a damper on my exercise! LOL! I hope it turns soon into the evening thunderstorm instead of the all day rain we have been experiencing!

Your wish came true! We had such bad thunderstorms last night I could not sleep! My dog is terrified of thunder. She kept me awake the whole time. Dawn

 

[dunnhorn]

Hi! I put together an excel worksheet to make it easier to pass out the FE. Can y'all look it over and see if I have it correct. You can download it at this link.
https://download.yousendit.com/U0d5b2VLZy9Fc0pMWEE9PQ

Also, I don't have a room number for Dunnhorn (Leslie Ann).

I still can't believe we are all leaving so soon! Madison got the FE gifts all bagged up and they are going in their own suitcase! Wow!

Hey guys - sorry about the delay here - we are in room 6556! I'm gathering my things for the FE and I am so excited!!!

Leslie Ann

 

[dunnhorn]

Okay - Just to give our complete information -
Cabin number: 6556

Me - Leslie Ann
DH - Jason
DS(7) - Charles
DD(5) - Maddie

Our FE just came in the mail, so we should be set! I'm so excited and can't believe it is right around the corner...

Sorry to be so in and out, but my son just finished 1st grade and my daughter graduates from pre-K today so it has been a crazy week! WHERE are we meeting again on Deck 9 for the sail away? I'm thinking we also wear lime green shirts or wave a flag, is that right?

Thanks - your scatterbrained shipmate,

Leslie Ann

 

[hillfam]

Hey, everybody....what does the weather say for the week? I am thinking about adding some stuff to our packing list. Thanks.

 

[dunnhorn]

Scattered t'storms, 60% chance of rain. Pack a windbreaker....

 

[momster24]

The weather outlook is better! In fact, it is sunny in South Florida now.

 

[gymstarr]

The weather outlook is better! In fact, it is sunny in South Florida now.

Lucky you! It is still raining here! I hope our Bahama weather will be good

Oh, a strange question for y'all. Do any of you know what kind of pillows are in the rooms. I know most hotels use the feather pillows but you can ask for the foam/firmer pillows? Do you know if that is the same for the cruise line?

 

[kaykels]

We have had the worst spring ever in Philadelphia this year. It rained for weeks and we were stuck in the 50's and 60's. And Florida had severe droughts and fires.
And help me understand....
NOW, we are finally in a sunny pattern enjoying low 80's and perfect weather. And Florida is now experiencing flooding rains????
AGAIN????
Last year, same story. It didn't rain in Florida until my plane landed last Memorial Day weekend.
2 years ago I went on a cruise with a friend over Memorial Day weekend and it rained every day, except the day we were leaving.
HMMMmmmMMmmm I'm seeing a pattern.

I can deal with Florida rain..... But please don't rain on CASTAWAY CAY..

 

[kaykels]

It's MAGNET DAY.
I'll be the one with the totally pimped out doors. My kid went a little graphic happy. Once she got photo shop she became an addict.

 

[kaykels]

Hey my ship finally reached Castaway Cay on my ticker. Yay !!!! Last week it was still a few hundred miles away.
Hee hee

 

[dunnhorn]

I wish I knew how to do magnets! this is our first time cruising, and I think it was good that I was able to get a FE though....!

Leslie Ann

 

[kaykels]

Making magnets is the easiest thing ever. There are many ways, take your pick.
You can find the graphics and designs all over the dis boards. Just do a search for graphics, there are so many of them. You can customize them if you want with "paint" or "photoshop" or even microsoft word.

Then just print them on either magnetic paper and they are good to go.
Or print them on plain paper and put them in the magnetic picture frames, or my choice.... laminate them and put the magnetic tape on the back.

Then your door can be as pimped out as mine.

 

[TiggerzFan]

I wish I knew how to do magnets! this is our first time cruising, and I think it was good that I was able to get a FE though....!

Leslie Ann

On the next cruise you can add magnets to your "TO DO" list! It's not really so hard.... I've stopped using the magnetic sheets (expensive) and just print out on card stock and attach self-stick magnetic tape to the backs. I "borrow" many of the graphics from the super talented, and generous, DIS board members - on the cruise board and on the Creative DISers board.

 

[TiggerzFan]

OOPS... guess I missed that my DSIL (kaykels) had already answered the door magnet post!

Oh, by the way everyone, it's STILL raining here. On and off, but still wet, wet, wet. This is unbelievable. It's been raining since Sunday night. The Wonder is going to be my version of an Ark!

 

[gymstarr]

OOPS... guess I missed that my DSIL (kaykels) had already answered the door magnet post!

Oh, by the way everyone, it's STILL raining here. On and off, but still wet, wet, wet. This is unbelievable. It's been raining since Sunday night. The Wonder is going to be my version of an Ark!

I saw the sun for the first time since last Sunday! Maybe there is hope for this trip!!! There was a reason I moved from Oregon to Florida, LOL!! I don't like the all day dreary rain every day. Love the SUN! Hee hee!! Can y'all believe tomorrow is our big day! So excited!

 

[gymstarr]

Can you believe today is the day!! We will be leaving in about 1.5 hrs for Port Canaveral! See y'all there!

 

[momster24]

fyi--gymstarr got to upgraded! they are now in roon 2088.

 

[dunnhorn]

I just have to start out by posting that those of you who participated in the FE exchange are THE BEST. We were floored and amazed each day... and I felt totally ashamed at the booty that we brought to pass out on the last day! I thought we had decent things... but when I saw some of the packages you guys had prepared, I was just floored.

Loved, loved the CD. Also loved the prepared Disney pad, all the candy, sword pen, glow sticks, pirate patches (we all wore them to dinner on pirate night!), the door magnet, and all of the personalization from everyone (not to us, but the notes "from the ___ family") We didn't make it to the group meet for the sailaway party, but I did get the whole thing on video if anyone wants it. Also we took around 850 pictures in the trip - I am planning to make a calendar for my husband with some generic shots (w/no people in them.) If any of you want to receive any of these, please just email me at dunnhorn@mindspring.com.

I hope you had as great of a trip as we did.... I cried when we pulled away from Castaway Cay, and again when disembarking. I was so nervous beforehand and I cannot tell you how many times I almost cancelled this trip! I'm so thankful we went, and that we were sailing with a group of kind hearted and thoughtful people on this list... you guys really added MAGIC to our trip and we all thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!

Leslie Ann

 

[hillfam]

Words can't express how thankful Team Hillman is to everyone for such wonderful FE gifts! Our intentions were to meet everyone, but we got swept up in the moment and everyone was gone when we got up there.

This was truly a magical trip and we are still in awe about how perfect everything went.

We have already booked for next year...so let the planning begin! Thanks, again!

TEAM HILLMAN!

 

[thegalesga]

We are home safe and sound and I want to THANK YOU all for the MAGIC you added to our trip. Our kids looked so forward to looking in their pouches when we came back to the room each night.

We were also caught up in the moment and did not get to meet up on the deck or in Wavebands. However, I saw a few of you along the way and figured out who you were either by your kids or your name tags, etc.

Since it was our first cruise, it took us a minute or two to get the whole scheduling thing down. By the time we got it down, it was time to leave. ;-) Next time we will know what to expect. I did feel quite like a kid herder quite a few times bustling to the next activity and what not.....but overall it was the most magical experience!

Thanks again to all for the FE gifts, they were so wonderful and thoughtful....I will plan that better too next time. I think our door was well prepared.....even after the fussing from my hubby before we left "The trip is all about the door right??" tee heee.......

I defininately want to do a double dip at CC........that place is AWESOME!!!!!

Take care and safe travels frenz!