November 7, 2009 ~~~~ AHOY ST.CROIX ~~~~

[minniemouse71]

Hope everyone had a good day! It started out nice here, now it is cold and pouring rain. Sure didn't have much of a summer or a fall this year.
Shauna, glad your little one is feeling better. I wish everyone was as considerate and would stay home when they are sick. I called my DGD today, and she is feeling better. She is still stuffy but at least her fever is gone.
I have been in a lot of pain the last two days. I expected to be sore the day he did the root canal but not two days after. I haven't been able to eat anything but soup and oatmeal. Good thing I like both. I actually had to take a tylenol 3 last night just to get some rest. Sounds crazy, but my nose and all along side of it hurts?? What's up with that? I am just waiting for our t-sirts to dry, then I will iron the transfers on and they will be done. Then it will just be the packing. I think I am the minority here, I actually like to iron. I do however, hate to do the washing and folding.
We leave a week from tomorrow. Anyway, just wanted to check in with everyone, have a good nite.
V

 

[LindaBabe]

I have been in a lot of pain the last two days. I expected to be sore the day he did the root canal but not two days after. I haven't been able to eat anything but soup and oatmeal. Good thing I like both. I actually had to take a tylenol 3 last night just to get some rest. Sounds crazy, but my nose and all along side of it hurts?? What's up with that? V

I'm SO sorry you are so miserable! the nerves in your jaw go up your face - that's why your nose bothers. A cold wet teabag on the aching tooth sometimes works. Hopefully it will be better soon.

Now, I can't find the copy of the picture for the tea shirts. I'll be SO happy to have my brain back in working order.

 

[GoofyTraci]

Hope everyone had a good day! It started out nice here, now it is cold and pouring rain. Sure didn't have much of a summer or a fall this year.
Shauna, glad your little one is feeling better. I wish everyone was as considerate and would stay home when they are sick. I called my DGD today, and she is feeling better. She is still stuffy but at least her fever is gone.
I have been in a lot of pain the last two days. I expected to be sore the day he did the root canal but not two days after. I haven't been able to eat anything but soup and oatmeal. Good thing I like both. I actually had to take a tylenol 3 last night just to get some rest. Sounds crazy, but my nose and all along side of it hurts?? What's up with that? I am just waiting for our t-sirts to dry, then I will iron the transfers on and they will be done. Then it will just be the packing. I think I am the minority here, I actually like to iron. I do however, hate to do the washing and folding.
We leave a week from tomorrow. Anyway, just wanted to check in with everyone, have a good nite.
V

I sure hope u get to feeling better soon. Are you using the same design for your shirts? I was trying to see what everyone was using. I am doing mine tomorrow. I keep trying but Nate comes in. He will be with his dad this weekend so I will get them done tomorrow night since Tim and I are getting away for the rest of the weekend.

I started on the page swap tonight and not sure why I am feeling blank with ideas. I cut out several items already but not sure what to do with them now. I might just put them in bags and let you guys do what you want with them on your own pages. I dont know. Still trying to work on it.

 

[sokay168]

Beautiful Day and got lots done. Never knew how much work for 4 cabins is. Made 70 magnets today...WooHoo!!! T-shirts being shipped today, made address labels for the kids postcards to friends & relatives home, business cards with our address and email addresses to keep in touch with all our new friends from cruise, 1/2 packed and 75% finished this week.

Now I can sleep for 2 days......hope everyone is getting over their flus.


Have a great night!!!!!

Krista


PS......Saved enough paper to make my Phillies - World Series Champs Magnet.....Go Phillies!!!!

 

[minniemouse71]

Traci, yes we are using the same design. Still waiting for the t-shirts to dry, so that I can get them ironed and then put the design on them. I have all of my scrap pages done. Just have to put some kind of tag with them to show that I designed it. I wasn't sure about the picture size, so I put a 4x6 sheet of mat paper where I will put our picture, and if you decide to use a few smaller pictures you can cut the frames or mats to size and shape. Otherwise the layout is put together for everyone. I hope ya'll like it. Tomorrow night, if the grandkids don't come over, I plan to make sure that what I am planning to take still fits, and get it packed up. No use in keeping summer stuff out, I am sure it is not coming back here for a while.
Think I will go check on the shirts.
Take care,
V

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Vickie hope your mouth feels better soon. I hate dental pain!! Linda is right the nerves go into your face so nose pain is normal.

Looks like we had a busy evening here with posts.

Tomorrow I will pack one suitcase of clothes and FE gifts that I dont need to get into again so its all set to go.
Time is flying by.


Good night everyone,

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Beautiful Day and got lots done. Never knew how much work for 4 cabins is. Made 70 magnets today...WooHoo!!! T-shirts being shipped today, made address labels for the kids postcards to friends & relatives home, business cards with our address and email addresses to keep in touch with all our new friends from cruise, 1/2 packed and 75% finished this week.

Now I can sleep for 2 days......hope everyone is getting over their flus.


Have a great night!!!!!

Krista


PS......Saved enough paper to make my Phillies - World Series Champs Magnet.....Go Phillies!!!!

WOW Krista, when you do a days work you really move dont you!!
70 magnets is awesome, not counting everything else you did. I got tired just reading it

Hope you have a great nights sleep,

Kathy

 

[LindaBabe]

I started on the page swap tonight and not sure why I am feeling blank with ideas. I cut out several items already but not sure what to do with them now. I might just put them in bags and let you guys do what you want with them on your own pages. I dont know. Still trying to work on it.

That's the beauty of parts rather than the whole page, lol. When I'm stuck, I turn to "page maps" or sketches. This is a page done from a map.

For the family's t-shirts, i'm using the "1st cruise" design with all ship and the characters on it. But I can't figure out how to alter the words 1st cruise, so I won't be able to use that one for ours. Don't "love" pirates, but will probably use the Ahoy ST Croix on ours.


Krista, you are sure a ball of fire, there, girl! That's a lot to get done.

Kathy, I made pizza last night, with crust from a refrigerated can of dough. only one comment - DON't BOTHER! I usually use whole wheat crust bought as dough in a bag which is MUCH better, even if it isn't as easy to work with.

Tonight, mm - how does smoked pork chops sound?

Happy Day, all!

 

[Uuaww]

Greetings, I heard through the grapevine on my island that Disney is startings cruises to St. Croix soon, or already has. If you visit my tiny island, I can help you have the best experience possible as I know it inside and out.

Here are some helpful tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

1. If meeting a local ALWAYS greet them with Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night. It is considered VERY rude to not do this.
2. Dress conservatively. In other words, guys, wear a shirt, females, bikini/swimsuit tops in stores is not ok.
3. Get out of Fredericksted. Travel to Christiansted for history/shopping or one of the beaches. Fredericksted doesn't have a lot to offer.

Want good food? I can point you in that direction. The best beaches? I know that too. Want to hike in the rainforest or snorkel/scuba? just ask!

 

[LindaBabe]

Greetings, I heard through the grapevine on my island that Disney is startings cruises to St. Croix soon, or already has. If you visit my tiny island, I can help you have the best experience possible as I know it inside and out.

Here are some helpful tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

1. If meeting a local ALWAYS greet them with Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night. It is considered VERY rude to not do this.
2. Dress conservatively. In other words, guys, wear a shirt, females, bikini/swimsuit tops in stores is not ok.
3. Get out of Fredericksted. Travel to Christiansted for history/shopping or one of the beaches. Fredericksted doesn't have a lot to offer.

Want good food? I can point you in that direction. The best beaches? I know that too. Want to hike in the rainforest or snorkel/scuba? just ask!

Uuaww, you are a PEACH! That is GREAT information.

Three questions -

1. Is it possible to get to the St. George Botanical garden without taking a tour? Could you suggest the best way to do that?
   
2. Food - 'regular people' food, not "resort fancy" in Fredericksted
   
3. Best local (NOT imported) souvenir?

Thank YOU!

 

[Uuaww]

1. I'd have to ask, but could easily find out.
2. top two places on island for that are Lost Dog in Fredericksted (warning, this is a dive bar but is open air, you have to ask for a menu for food.) the pizza is some of the best on island. Napoleons Pizza is good too. Also in Fredericksted is Polly's at the pier for beer, coffee and healthy wraps/salads. Finally in Fredericksted in Turtles Deli, a great local deli.

In Christiansted, the best place is probably just east, Pickled Greek. Entrees under $20 for amazing greek food. Chinese is garbage here, and Mex/Texmex doesn't exist. If you go scuba diving, the wall at Cane Bay is the best Scuba. Around their you have two quality food options, Eat at Cane Bay and Rowdy Joes.


Words of wisdom. We rely on Crucian Time here. This means we take our time to do everything.

3. Um, really everyone just takes home Rum. We don't have any great souvenirs other than rum. If you smoke cigarettes, it is like $20 a carton.

 

[sokay168]

1. I'd have to ask, but could easily find out.
2. top two places on island for that are Lost Dog in Fredericksted (warning, this is a dive bar but is open air, you have to ask for a menu for food.) the pizza is some of the best on island. Napoleons Pizza is good too. Also in Fredericksted is Polly's at the pier for beer, coffee and healthy wraps/salads. Finally in Fredericksted in Turtles Deli, a great local deli.

In Christiansted, the best place is probably just east, Pickled Greek. Entrees under $20 for amazing greek food. Chinese is garbage here, and Mex/Texmex doesn't exist. If you go scuba diving, the wall at Cane Bay is the best Scuba. Around their you have two quality food options, Eat at Cane Bay and Rowdy Joes.


Words of wisdom. We rely on Crucian Time here. This means we take our time to do everything.

3. Um, really everyone just takes home Rum. We don't have any great souvenirs other than rum. If you smoke cigarettes, it is like $20 a carton.

We are doing the ATV's in the morning. Can you recommend a beach after that. We are travel with 5 kids (4-12), is there any place we should avoid with them.

I love rum, is there any particular flavor favorite there. Are the cigarettes the same brands as the states?

Krista

 

[Uuaww]

if you can find it, clipper; but you'd likely have to venture into some shady parts of town to find it. Where are you doing ATVs?

Top Beach is Sandy Point or Buck Island. You have to take a boat to get to Buck Island though. Rainbow Beach is one of the busiest beaches but one of the nicest. Cane Bay's beach is kinda crummy but the snorkeling there is great. Carambola has a nice beach, often secluded.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Happy friday everyone,


9 DAYS UNTIL i LEAVE FOR WDW THEN THE CRUISE



Thanks for all the info about St. Croix. I dont have any questions but i appreciate you popping in to help those who do.


Rain coming today. UGH!! I will be glad to get warm again.

Greg is gone to his moms to work on putting on a new roof and adding a large enclosed back porch for her so its just me and the pups this weekend.

All the trees on the hills around us are turning all the beautiful colors of fall. If I was a painter it would make a great painting.

Hope everyone is feeling good today,

Kathy

 

[stampinshauna]

Happy Friday everyone!

The weather forecast says snow is coming around Monday--yuck! I think it is a good time to get out of town and go somewhere warm

Hope everyone has time to get trip preparations done this weekend. That is so exciting that some are leaving in single digits! Before we know it we will all be on the Magic.

We decided to postpone DD's birthday party until after the cruise. She is doing much better, but I'd rather not have someone come and spread germs next week just before we leave. 2 viruses this month is enough. I'd rather play it safe and wait to gather in a group until we get back.

 

[sokay168]

if you can find it, clipper; but you'd likely have to venture into some shady parts of town to find it. Where are you doing ATVs?

Top Beach is Sandy Point or Buck Island. You have to take a boat to get to Buck Island though. Rainbow Beach is one of the busiest beaches but one of the nicest. Cane Bay's beach is kinda crummy but the snorkeling there is great. Carambola has a nice beach, often secluded.

Gecko Adventures - Starting West Coast Line then top of Mt Stewart and finally to Sub Tropical Rain Forest.

 

[GoofyTraci]

Hey everyone...

Happy friday. I'm so excited. I hav to hurry bc not supposed to be on the comp but it was killing me. I am also trying to decide which shirts to wear the first day. I washed an ironed the shirts and plan on doing them tonight but not really sure why I am having such a hard time deciding.
For those doing the Ahoy St Croix design what color shirts do you have? I got white and not sure how it will look.

Have a good day and will check in later.

 

[LindaBabe]

Shirts - you have to get what you can find. We ended up with lime green for ours and pale blue for the Family's because that was the only color we could get one small enough for the littlest one.

Gail, check your email box - I made you a door sign.

I forget what else I was supposed to post, my brain is mush. oh yeah. After 3 1/2 days of going round and round between the doc's office and the insurance company, my cat scans are finally scheduled, for Monday. I have just one thing to say about that.

If there was a public option for health insurance available, I would drop my current company like a HOT ROCK!​

You may now resume your regularly scheduled programing. I'm going to take a nap.

 

[Mel0215]

Hello all! Happy Friday. 2 weeks to pack and decide what to wear besides that lime green bracelet. Woohoo! We're so excited.

I have to admit you all are helping me keep my sanity. I have a bad teacher as my mentor for the next 6 weeks. I look foward to the dis boards when I get home!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Traci, white always looks great.
I didnt go for white because it gets dirty so easily so we never wear them again.
I am like Linda, wear what ever colors you can get.
I saw light tan 3 weeks ago which would have been great but when I went back last week to buy them, they were all gone.

All I could find was bright red, black, light and dark grey and white. I looked at several stores. Most of those were long sleeved too and I wanted short.

With time to short for me to order them on line I opted for light grey.

The decal looks ok but instead of looking like a brown background it is kinda greenish brown? But since I leave in just a few days I settled for that. It looks good just not as nice as i usually have.

Linda hope you get your health care all straightened out. That can be a royal pain!! You will need a vacation after all that.

Its just dumping rain here today. I had to practically drag the dogs out to take care of busniess today. I left the door open so they could run right back in. Also its cool enough i have the heater on all day. Usually by 10 a.m. I can turn it off until late evening.


well back to relaxing today. Need to clear the brain before starting to pack for this trip.

Later all,

Kathy