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

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, all! Day shift, checking in.

My hope for the day is to have sufficient energy to iron the transfers onto the shirts. But you know, if I don't, every motel room between here and Florida has an iron!

Congratulations on getting your FE gifts done, Laurie! Maybe you can relax now?

Today is supposed to be better, weatherwise. If it is, and dh rakes leaves, I'm going to take a chair and a blanket outside and sit in the sun to keep him company. I feel like a slug because the only work I've managed to do lately is get meals.

Happy Day, all!

 

[worfiek]

Good morning everyone. I have been checking these boards every few days and I think I posted once when I first booked the cruise in February. I've decided it is time to come out of lurking mode and participate! Better late than never.

I am so excited for the cruise and hope to pack some today. We had a warm snap here and I didn't want to pack my summer clothes quite yet, but I think the temperatures are supposed to return to more seasonable this week.

Swine flu~My daughter also had it and we were lucky to find tamiflu and she felt better after a few days. I was nervous because she had to miss a couple days of school and she is also missing 5 days for the cruise. What can you do? The flu has hit our area really hard. We got our season flu shots at the end of August and everyone w/the exception of my daughter received the H1N1 vaccine a couple of weeks ago. She couldn't get it since she had been on tamiflu within the last 48 hours, they have since run out of vaccine in this area and are awaiting shipment. She cannot take the mist due to asthma.

I'm amazed at how organized most of you are with FEs, door magnets etc. I would like to make door magnets. Where did you get your magnetic paper? I went to Michael's yesterday and they told me that they don't sell it. I would like to try and make a few. I think the kids would get a kick out of that. Any tips would be appreciated

Are there still wristbands available? I know I'm really late in the game and I understand if they are all spoken for, but if they are not, I have Paypal and could send payment today.

Have a great day!
Paula

 

[minniemouse71]

Good morning
Hope that everyone is finishing up everything they need to get done before the cruise.
Paula, if you have a WalMart in your area, check there for magnet paper. I usually but mine there. Although this year I just printed mine on regular paper and laminated them. Never done it that way before, so not sure if I will like it as well, but we shall see.
Linda, sitting under a blanket watching someone else rake the leaves sounds like a fine idea! I hate to rake leaves. I do hope that you are feeling better soon.
I wanted to get some packing done this weekend, but the grandkids were here, so I spent time with them instead. I love spending time with them. They are so much more fun than my own kids were.
So I will try to get some of it done today, after church and lunch.
Have a good day.
Vickie

 

[LindaBabe]

well, no sun so far and only 48 degrees. I guess it's another indoor day. My packing piles are growing.

Paula, try staples or office max for magnetic paper - but don't print on it! Print on regular paper and slide it in front of a magnetic sheet in a page protector so you can change out the photos and not waste expensive magnet.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy everyone,
Linda I hope you get your strength back soon.

7 DAYS UNTIL I LEAVE!!!!

Hi Paula, I got your e-mail and will put you on the cruise mates list today and will send everyone out the final revised copy so you can get to know us faster and we can know you and your family too.


Its very cold today, cold enough to see your breath when you go out which is too cold for me.
1/3 rd of my grandsons marching band is out with the flu so they couldnt compete this weekend. The state finals are on 11/7 so they are hoping to have enough people to compete. I will be really glad when this flu season is over with.


Not much else happening today,
I'll check back soon,

Kathy

 

[stampinshauna]

Are there still wristbands available? I know I'm really late in the game and I understand if they are all spoken for, but if they are not, I have Paypal and could send payment today.

Paula

Paula--Yes, there are still wristbands available. PM me with your email and how many and what size you want and I can send you a paypal invoice.

Glad you decided to join in on the chat--better late than never. We look forward to meeting you and all the others on this thread!

Linda--great idea about using the magnet sheet with a sheet protector! I looked at Office Max here and they only have small magnets. I need to keep looking.

Happy Sunday everyone!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy,

I have just finished sending out the FINAL cruise mates list.

If i missed you please let me know right away. Remember I will be leaving in 7 days so if you dont contact me soon it will be to late.

Also the following peoples list bounced back to me undeliverable.

Krista
Nina
Paula
Laurie
Vicki
Sean

It didnt say why but it can only be a couple of reasons.
1. your mail box is too full to accept the file
2. Your mailbox just isnt set up for large files and it is a large file we have a lot of people on it now.

I have sent a regular e-mail to all of these people in hopes of getting it worked out. I am posting this in case my regular e-mails get kicked back too.


If any of you are friends with any of these people please let then know my problem. I dont want them to think I forgot them.

Thankyou everyone,

Kathy

 

[LindaBabe]

Thanks, Kathy!

 

[glindamood]

Happy afternoon everyone. FE's are done - yippee. I will do a few extra tomorrow evening but my list is complete. Those for this trip will be taken to PakMail for boxing and shipping tomorrow. Sigh...

David is home from camping - said it didn't rain for the event so that is a good thing but they only had a little over 300 people go through so that isn't as many as they have had in years past (with better weather). Oh well, can't do much about Mother Nature.

So, not much for me to do for the rest of the day - finish up the wash I guess. I don't want to start packing until next weekend - although my clothes look like I slept in them anyway so I guess I could.

Take care everyone and have a good afternoon.

 

[sokay168]

Good Afternoon Everyone.

I too have finished all the FE for adults and children I have to organize alittle since I have all four rooms mixed together now.

Went to mall yesterday for last minute clothes items for BFF and got some clothes organized. Got Halloween costumes for parties this week and finishing the Girl Scout candy sale.

When is everyone leaving for the trip? I leave Massachusetts next Thursday nite and fly out of NJ on Friday. And is anyone staying near the airport on Friday nite?

Have a great day!!!

Krista

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Your welcome Linda.

Sorry Krista we will be at WDW All Star Movies resort before the cruise, we leave in 7 days

I packed one suitcase today~!!!

Kathy

 

[LindaBabe]

We leave Saturday, driving. We'll spend a few days in Jax, and then move to the Residence inn in Cocoa Beach. I couldn't get in at the Radisson, when I tried, but it worked out for the better because both families collect Marriott points.

I LOVE ASMovies, Kathy. Have you stayed there before? There are some really CUTE photo ops! (I should send Dimples with you, she'd like that a lot better than the boring Residence inn in Jax. lol)

Where are you spending the week, Krista? or do you mean you're flying out the night before the cruise?

 

[glindamood]

Good Afternoon Everyone.

I too have finished all the FE for adults and children I have to organize alittle since I have all four rooms mixed together now.

Went to mall yesterday for last minute clothes items for BFF and got some clothes organized. Got Halloween costumes for parties this week and finishing the Girl Scout candy sale.

When is everyone leaving for the trip? I leave Massachusetts next Thursday nite and fly out of NJ on Friday. And is anyone staying near the airport on Friday nite?

Have a great day!!!

Krista

And another one with a productive weekend - Kathy too with that suitcase packed! I am celebrating being a bit ahead of schedule by making chocolate chip cookies! Hope there are some left to take to Drew when we go to watch that last soccer game on Wednesday. I need to hide them - from ME!

Krista - we are spending Thursday night (11/05) with DS #2 and then fly out early (7:45AM) on Friday and will be spending the night at SSR. We have a remote employee at the office that lives in Tampa so they are going to drive up Friday and we will spend the evening wandering and eating in DTD.

One more sailing of the Magic and it is OUR TURN!

 

[sokay168]

Kathy - We are flying out of Atlantic City at 7am that Friday morning and staying at the Country Inn Suites by the airport til Saturday morning then heading to the Port.

It was tough for all of us getting days off so no time to spend in Florida before cruise. Plus I'm pulling my daughter out for 6 days already.

Mom just called and picked up all medical supplies - Purell, bandaids, motrin, tylenol, pepto, tums, bendryl, etc.

Did anyone find cheap over the door shoe hanger?

Does anyone remember who was looking for swim arm floats for their child? I have a set and don't remember who asked before?


Krista

 

[Laurie from London]

Kathy - We are flying out of Atlantic City at 7am that Friday morning and staying at the Country Inn Suites by the airport til Saturday morning then heading to the Port.

It was tough for all of us getting days off so no time to spend in Florida before cruise. Plus I'm pulling my daughter out for 6 days already.

Mom just called and picked up all medical supplies - Purell, bandaids, motrin, tylenol, pepto, tums, bendryl, etc.

Did anyone find cheap over the door shoe hanger?

Does anyone remember who was looking for swim arm floats for their child? I have a set and don't remember who asked before?


Krista

It was one of the Donnas looking for arm floats... I also have a pair here for her, I had offered to bring them a while ago.

Good thought about Benadryl... we were caught in the middle of an allergic reaction recently and it was a lifesaver. I wonder if we still have any kicking around here??? If not better pick some up. We always travel with Gravol (I think it is marketed as dramamine in the US? for motion sickness/nausea anyway...) and Immodium also.

We worked on some preliminary packing today while both kids were out at birthday parties... did laundry also and made invites for DS & DD's birthday which is soon after we return, so I will have to send those to school before we leave.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

 

[sokay168]

Thanks Laurie. So I have a set of floaties too if anyone else needs them.

My daughter is being treated for acid reflux since a baby so we need tums and pepto for her belly. And she gets hives for undetermine reasons...we thought dogs but we think maybe its everyday allergies. Plus allergic to latex so my supply of band aids too. So lots of medical meds are common for us. So if anyone is looking for anything while Im on ship Im sure Im carrying with me...LOL

Just finished working on a book report with daughter thats due while we're away so we have to turn it in before we leave.


Have a great nite!!!

 

[GoofyTraci]

Hey everyone,

We just got back from our mini trip and had such a great time. We really want to stay longer but we boarded our puppy zoey and she didnt do so well. She was so excited when we picked her up it was kinda sad. She didnt want to play with the other puppies she just stayed in her kennel. They did leave the door open so she could mingle but she didnt want to. Kinda nervous to leave her for so long while we r gone on the trip.

I am so ready for the cruise I dont know what to do with myself. The anticipation of surprising Nate is killing me.

Friday night I did finish ALL of the magnets. And there are too many. Finished ironing on the transfers for the shirts. And completed all FE gifts for everyone. Just got to find out how I am going to get them there.

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I missed you guys.

 

[TiggerzFan]

Hey all -

I see you've all been busy this weekend. I didn't get anything cruise related done this weekend...
BUT, we had a magical visit to EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival! It was a "grown ups only" overnight trip, we stayed at All Star Sports. The Festival was SO much fun - Ashley/John (AllThingsDisneyLover) and Denise/Jim (DJDJ) were with us and we had a blast!
There is a lot of great food to be had, and well, the "spirits" were mighty fine, too! I hope we left enough for y'all (for those that plan to go pre-cruise)!

I have a lot left to do for this cruise.... it's gonna be a busy 2 weeks!

Kathy, thanks for the updated Cruise Mates list.

Paula, welcome back to the boards!

Krista, it's the other Donna that needed floaties.

Hope everyone is staying healthy!

 

[Mel0215]

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. DH and I decided to clean and rearrange the office. I was able to get all of the Fe gifts and bags done! That's a plus.
The weather is nice, so those of you who are coming down should enjoy the warm weather! Can't wait to get on the Magic!
Ahoy, St. Croix! Less than 2 weeks now

 

[stampinshauna]

Wow! Sounds like most of you finished up your FEs this weekend. I really need to get mine finished. DH did his SCUBA refresher and went to the football game yesterday, so he was gone for 7 hours. DD decided that 30 min was a long enough nap, so I didn't get any time to work on my stuff. Then, when DH was home I didn't feel so hot and I just relaxed on the couch. Luckily it was nothing serious and I'm fine now. Now I need to get ready for DD's birthday, so maybe on Wednesday I can dedicate some time to finish up the FEs. I only need a couple hours max (uninterrupted).

Have a good night everyone.