Northern Sights and Mickey's MAGICal Delights-1st Baltic Cruise-June 12,2010-Pt 2

[Disney Lover Linda]

In Russia, they make black lacquer boxes with miniature scenes painted on them. They can be very pretty. The more detailed and fine the miniature painting, of course, the more expensive. The original artform was to recreate scenes from Russian folktales, but many of the ones you see today are just created for tourists with more contemporary designs. But these are small and fairly easy to pack. The nesting dolls are well-known and mostly made for tourists nowadays. But they are bulky, so if you are looking for a truly Russian item, and have limited packing space, a nice lacquer box might be the ticket.

Most of the countries we're visiting are known for their textiles and Christmas ornaments. I might consider a Christmas ornament from each country...

In Denmark, they have a beautiful blue & white porcelaine. (In Russia too, you can buy a recreation of Catherine the Great's china.) But, of course, it's quite fragile. And in Norway, those folks visiting the Hadeland factory will find beautiful pieces of glass artwork.

I think the problem I'm going to have with souvenirs on this trip is that we are visiting some of the most expensive places in the world. The souvenirs aren't going to be cheap!!! So the limited packing space might be a blessing in disguise!

The lacquer boxes sound so pretty - perfect gift for someone special! They sound very similar to one my FIL brought me from Japan. Also I really like your Christmas ornament idea. I am a Christmas baby and love Christmas! Several years ago my DH took me (and my family) on a Christmas Disney cruise which was WONDERFUL! It was the most relaxed Christmas I can remember. I bought a Captain Mickey ornament that was a green glass wreath with a porcelain Captain Mickey poking thru it. I loved this ornament but the next year our Christmas tree tripped over Christmas day and landed on our piano. Not much damage except my Captain Mickey! I hope they have something similar on the boat this year.

 

[4boons]

3 people - check
3 rolling duffels for clothing - 147 lbs. check
2 rolling duffels for FEs and SMs - 98 lbs. check
3 carry-on bags - 117 lbs. check
3 personal items - 117 lbs. check
Flight is on time - check
Leaving today and will see y'all soon - check

 

[kittb]

The rain held off ... I found several dresses that I thought would fit. .... Hopefully the dresses will turn out all right!

Wow sounds like quite an expedition! And you're so sneaky keeping such a huge surprise!!

We got a fair bit of our packing done today though not all, still a few days left to cram everything in. At least we have no worries on the weight front .... so long as Dave can lift the cases that is

Kit

 

[carolmb]

Packing and ...Packing and I hope to be done before bed so I can have a glass of wine and relax. Of course DH informed me last night that he has to go into Houston tomorrow morning for a brief court something or another but would be back in time...no worries. The weather is looking very rainy next Thursday in London so I am thinking of changing our trip to Stonehenge to Friday. I guess that is one of the benefits of waiting until the last minute.
Carol

 

[Arizona Rita]

FE~ decorated~done
Finished up last minute thingies for FE and SM gifties
Cosmetic, meds, first aide and jewelry, set to go.
Teenage boy packing~ havnt even thought about it!
Getting closer!!

 

[Meum]

Wow sounds like quite an expedition! And you're so sneaky keeping such a huge surprise!!

We got a fair bit of our packing done today though not all, still a few days left to cram everything in. At least we have no worries on the weight front .... so long as Dave can lift the cases that is

Kit

I'm envious of you!!! I don't know how many times I've had the husband check the weight, I should be okay as long as the airport and my scale match!!!

3 people - check
3 rolling duffels for clothing - 147 lbs. check
2 rolling duffels for FEs and SMs - 98 lbs. check
3 carry-on bags - 117 lbs. check
3 personal items - 117 lbs. check
Flight is on time - check
Leaving today and will see y'all soon - check

The rain held off - although it gave me quite a scare! - and I made it into and out of the Oweno market. It is about 10 city blocks of tiny stalls and dirt tracks. They sell EVERYTHING you can imagine there. We managed to find a stall with some girls' formals. He went through a huge sack of bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses. I found several dresses that I thought would fit. Got them for a reasonable price (i'm sure a Ugandan would have payed a lot less, but what can you do). Brought them home and lied through my teeth to the girls about what they were for. Had them try them on. Then ran everyone over to the tailor's shop and the alterations will be done tomorrow. Then they will need to go to the dry cleaner's. In the end, it's costing me about the same for these dresses as the others I ordered. So I guess I should have done it this way from the start...Oh well. Hopefully the dresses will turn out all right!

I'm sure they will be beautiful! I can't wait to hear how the girls react when they find out where they are going!

Finally everything is packed! Jeff is here with his luggage (one duffle bag!) The pup definately knows something is going on since she saw her suitcase packed Calling the airline in a couple of hours to check in and get our seat assignments, hopefully we will be able to sit together

Oh man, it's finally here

Marianne

 

[Arizona Rita]

Marianne, you leave tomorrow? Have a safe journey!

 

[cquick]

I have an excel sheet that I keep track of the rooms. It is not pretty... and I understand it but you can send me your email address I will send it out. Either by PM or to the cruise email.

I leave on Tuesday, so if anyone wants the spreadsheet... you have till Monday night

Debbie

You sent it to me, and it's great! I can sort my gifts by floors!
I finished my FE today. Tomorrow we pack for Patrick and on Tuesday, I pack for me!

 

[auntsue1]

I'm so JEALOUS!!!!!
see you soon!

Safe trip gydell and anyone else leaving tomorrow!

 

[auntsue1]

Can't believe some of you are on the way already...I haven't even started packing yet

Safe travels to the early leavers, see you at the dock in 1 week

I have things piled together but won't officially pack till Wednesday! I work 12 hour shifts on Monday and Tuesday. We leave Thursday morning.

 

[MickeyWatch]

We will be leaving on Thursday and are on a flight from Chicago to London on United. Anyone else on that flight????

We are on a 4:00 p.m flight Thursday from Chicago to London. If that is your flight, look for our family of 3: Patti, Tony and 10 year old Margaret.

 

[DL1957]

Everyone leaving Monday have a safe trip. We are right behind you leaving on Tuesday. I have our FE hanger just about done hope it keeps together since I decided to do it at the last minute and no longer have a sewing machine. Can't wait to meet all of our new friends from around the world. Sue

 

[PattyCakeTV]

Hello everyone

I'm kinda new here haha.

I'm really excited to be going on another Disney Cruise, especially this one. I'm wondering if there will be any teens aboard (I know there will but it would be nice just to know how many are from this board). I'm 16, so I'm always nervous and shy when meeting new people

I hope you all have a safe trip to Dover and a great one when we all board the Magic

 

[rach7]

Thanks for all the suggestions of what souvenirs to collect, like the lacquer boxes idea, but our customs people are super strict (comes from living on a big island I guess), & you never know which wooden items they'll let you keep!

Two thirds packed, but now I keep going back to the cases and taking one pair of jeans out, adding another t-shirt, taking a jumper out, 5 mins later put it back - I need to be on the plane so I can stop unpacking & second-guessing my packing!

 

[Rogillio]

Hello everyone

I'm kinda new here haha.

I'm really excited to be going on another Disney Cruise, especially this one. I'm wondering if there will be any teens aboard (I know there will but it would be nice just to know how many are from this board). I'm 16, so I'm always nervous and shy when meeting new people

I hope you all have a safe trip to Dover and a great one when we all board the Magic

My son will be on board. He turned 17 just 6 days ago. He too is shy. His name is Nick and he is 6'2", dark brown hair. When you see him in the Stack, go up to him and say "Hey Nick! Good to see you again!" and he will be racking his brain trying to figure out where he knows you from.

~Mike

 

[kittb]

oops just realised our room number isn't on the roster - not that theres anyone left to check now but we're in 2120!

Kit

 

[DL1957]

oops just realised our room number isn't on the roster - not that theres anyone left to check now but we're in 2120!

Kit

Thanks for the information, I am writing it down so I can put it on your FE gift when we arrive. DH sealed all of our gifts up in seal a meal bags by deck.

 

[Arizona Rita]

Kit~ thanks for the cabin number, have my list right next to me and just jot it down.

Patty~ I have 2 teens, Eric is a big guy, think Hoss Cartright, 16, freak him out like Mikes son, say hi and he'll start a conversation. Cant miss him, also about 6'2.
DD is new teen, so I dont know if you'll see her too much.



One more day!

Safe journey to all travelling today!

 

[Arizona Rita]

Looking over this list from front page there is another person with no cabin number
Skipper709
Dose anyone have that info?

 

[Meum]

2 hours to spend here at home before our neighbor takes us to the airport. Trying very hard to leave the suitcases alone since they have been packed and weighed

Plants need to be watered
Leave the suitcases alone
Blinds need to be closed
Leave the suitcases alone
Dump the garbage
Leave the suitcases alone

Ohhhhhh it's gonna be a long 2 hours

See ya'll soon!

Marianne