Just can't contain the excitement, right Peggy
As for the ruins tour, everyone who has responded is in favor of paying the extra couple of dollars and being picked up at the port. I am still waiting to hear from a couple of people before I get back with Ivan about it. We've also got a couple of families (alisbarc and one other I believe) that are looking to join the tour if any opening come up. Jackie had the idea that maybe on our DIS-Navigator we should have a section of people who couldn't get on the tour and would like to be contacted if anyone has to cancel once we're on the ship. This sounded great to me, how does it sound to you all?
Regarding the donations. It seems many people from the cruise critic board also donate to the local schools. Woody had a great idea about cash donations. We've many friends who've been missionaries in other countries, and sometimes cash allows them to make repairs and such that would otherwise not get done. For those who still wish to donate specific items, this note is from an e-mail Ivan sent to Gail on anther cruise thread.
"...It's great to know that you are interested in helping our children and we really appreciate that. As you mention many people have supported our children by bringing school supplies for them. I could say that anything that can be used at school would be highly appreciated. Even one pencil or a glue stick can make a difference for them, you can also be sure that they will give these supplies a good use."
and also "...I could say that anything is useful for the children, in addition to school supplies, some people have brought them used clothes and even soccerballs and basketballs. At the moment they have a couple of spare basketball and soccerballs that will last them for a while..."
So, whatever (if anything) you feel led to donate it seems would be greatly appreciated.
(didn't have honeymoon either and we are celebrating 20 years) one for the boys, 
About an hour and half from the house is an international store that is as large as a Walmart called Jungle Jims and I am picking up unusual stuff from there. I'm a hands on kind of gal so this will satisfy my control freak side! 
Buddies!
Life is GOOD 
Maybe we will drive again. Don't know yet. Will let you know.
) on 11/18. 
but really I'm looking forward to lounging at Quiet Cove listening to the Caribbean version of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot".... 
I LOVE being away from the pressures, and being free to just have fun with my friends and family! In general, I love the fantasy life of Disney vacations, but the cruise is by far the best Disney vacation because I get to see the ocean, feel the waves, and relax! 
