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

[worfiek]

Good morning!

We leave in 10 days!

Linda~I hope you feel better soon. I had pneumonia for the first time in my life last Christmas and it was pretty scary. I'm a very active, healthy person, but I could hardly breathe. My doctor prescribed an antibiotic, steroids and an inhaler...what a difference! I felt better within days, but I was still tired for a little bit. I agree, being waited on certainly helps you feel better! I got lucky since my mom was here visiting, she cooked, cleaned and took care of the kids.

Traci~My original intent was to surprise my kids as well, but I broke down and told them. We needed passports and there were too many moving pieces to the trip for me to keep it a secret. I will live vicariously through you and I think this will go down in history as your son's best birthday ever!

A few questions...

1. Are you bringing a hairdryer or are the hairdryers in the room sufficient?
2. Is there any reason to bring towels?
3. Is it okay for my son to wear shorts to dinner?

I think that is it for now. Have a great day!

Paula

 

[GoofyTraci]

Good morning!

We leave in 10 days!

Linda~I hope you feel better soon. I had pneumonia for the first time in my life last Christmas and it was pretty scary. I'm a very active, healthy person, but I could hardly breathe. My doctor prescribed an antibiotic, steroids and an inhaler...what a difference! I felt better within days, but I was still tired for a little bit. I agree, being waited on certainly helps you feel better! I got lucky since my mom was here visiting, she cooked, cleaned and took care of the kids.

Traci~My original intent was to surprise my kids as well, but I broke down and told them. We needed passports and there were too many moving pieces to the trip for me to keep it a secret. I will live vicariously through you and I think this will go down in history as your son's best birthday ever!

A few questions...

1. Are you bringing a hairdryer or are the hairdryers in the room sufficient?
2. Is there any reason to bring towels?
3. Is it okay for my son to wear shorts to dinner?

I think that is it for now. Have a great day!

Paula

Paula,

Can't wait to meet you and your family on the ship. Are you guys coming to the meet?

The passport situation I was kinda shady again with Nathan. I told him we now had to have a passport to get on any plane. He knows we go to disney every year on a plane so I didnt have any questions from him about it. He just said ok mom and we went. When I got to the counter to get the passports I told the lady not to say out loud where we were going. And everything worked out fine.

I am so ready for this cruise. I had to sleep on the couch last night as Tim did not feel well and I dont need us all to get sick right before the cruise. So not much sleep on the couch. I really didnt want to come to work today but since cruise is around the corner I dont want to use any of my vacations days.

That is so sweet for the previous cruise to offer sand toys for the kids. It's so nice to still have nice people in the world.

Linda rest,rest and more rest.

As for this page swap after moving and stuff still in boxes and all the changes we had this month. I just now found my cutter and tape runner last night. Now to find some paper to finish the project.

Back to work everyone have a good day!

 

[glindamood]

Good morning!


A few questions...

1. Are you bringing a hairdryer or are the hairdryers in the room sufficient?
2. Is there any reason to bring towels?
3. Is it okay for my son to wear shorts to dinner?

I think that is it for now. Have a great day!

Paula

YES - or, I pack mine. it gets hot but doesn't blow very strongly. My hair is long and thick and no way. There are people that say they are OK, but not me.

Towels - do you mean beach towels? I don't. There are people that do but I see no reason to. You can take towels off the ship for any excursion (not just DCL's) so we don't bring them.

Shorts - How old is he? I should probably know that but I don't, sorry. Remember, this is YOUR vacation and you will see everything from soup to nuts for dress in the dining rooms.

 

[jnadelman]

Hi, I'm sure you are all very excited for your cruise in a little over a week. I'm on the cruise right before you so I know how you feel.
Anyway, someone on the cruise before me (on it right now), has generously offered to leave their beach toys for me. They don't want to have to bring them back.
I am posting here to do the same for you.

I have no idea what exactly the toys are, or any guarantee that I will actually get them. But hey, its worth a try.

Please PM me with your cabin number and the ages of your children. First PM wins If it all works out the items will either be waiting for you in your cabin or at guest services.

All I ask is
1 - that you have young children
2 - that you do the same and offer them to someone on the next cruise after you.

Jeff

Toys are taken.

 

[LindaBabe]

A few questions...

1. Are you bringing a hairdryer or are the hairdryers in the room sufficient?
2. Is there any reason to bring towels?
3. Is it okay for my son to wear shorts to dinner?

I think that is it for now. Have a great day!

Paula

No.
No.
Yes, except maybe not on formal night.

As for this page swap after moving and stuff still in boxes and all the changes we had this month. I just now found my cutter and tape runner last night. Now to find some paper to finish the project.

Back to work everyone have a good day!

Sounds like an excuse to go shopping, to me!

Hi, I'm sure you are all very excited for your cruise in a little over a week. I'm on the cruise right before you so I know how you feel.
Anyway, someone on the cruise before me (on it right now), has generously offered to leave their beach toys for me. They don't want to have to bring them back.

That's nice of you! There'll be lots of toys to pass on, too. I'm bringing extras and "disposables" as well.

Linda - WHAT are you doing up at that hour? You are supposed to be sleeping. But, sometimes that is so hard to do when you have rested so much. A nap will be in order later.

RESTING is highly over rated! I'm BORED.

Thanks for the well wishes. Please don't stop the dust now!!!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy gang, boy its cold this morning. 37 i believe right now


Jeff that was so nice of you to keep the toys passing on to the next family. i'm glad someone here can use them and then pass them on too.

Linda I know it's boring, but keep resting. Find a good book or magazine and relax. Double check your packing list to make sure all is packed that you need.
Then daydream for a bit about your vacation, take an afternoon nap and stay away from that pool!! At least for now.


Sounds like everyone is making all their last minute plans now.

Anybody here have plans for Halloween?
Any parties going on out there?


Kathy

 

[GoofyTraci]

Anybody here have plans for Halloween?
Any parties going on out there?


Kathy

Well we are doing the usual trick or treating. But will take Zoey (our puppy) with us this year. She has a pumpkin dress that is going to look so cute on her. I'm sure she will spend the whole night trying to get it off. Nathan has a scarey costume (not by my choice). And we will hang out with friends and family. It's great that it is on a sat night.

What do u guys do Kathy?

 

[stampinshauna]

I got a couple of things off my to do list. Now I can really focus on the cruise.

Still need to finish up FEs and Scrapbook pages, mail one more set of wristbands, and go find a little backpack and some stickers to help entertain DD on the plane. I am going to get some of this taken care of today. We leave in 1 week--hooray!

For Halloween, I am going to take DD trick or treating to a few houses (don't think a 2 year old will last that long). DH is unfortunately going to miss it because he is going to a football game. A college football game on Halloween night at 6pm--who plans those things.

I don't bother taking a hair dryer. My hair isn't that thick, so what is in the room works for me. More often than not I just pull it back because I'm on vacation. I don't take towels either because DCL provides them and they take up too much space. Shorts for dinner are fine for young boys on casual nights IMO.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Traci,
no plans for Halloween for us. Kids are all grown. Since we arnt in our home and are in an RV park there are NO kids that come here. We are out in the country and surrounded by farms so not much population.

If I was at home I would easily have 100 to 150 kids knocking at my door I will really miss that here. It will be cold and miserable too.


Shauna we also have a college football game Halloween night. They get sold out crowds and the security has been worried about pranks since its Halloween and are putitng on extra cops for the game. Its a home game so lots of college age people in the audience. I dont think they have to worry but they keep talking about it on the news, so someone is concerned I guess.


Kathy

 

[GoofyTraci]

Oh sorry Kathy. I thought maybe you hung out with the grandkids. Wasnt sure if they lived close by. If we lived close by we would come and see you.

 

[LindaBabe]

Howdy gang, boy its cold this morning. 37 i believe right now

Jeff that was so nice of you to keep the toys passing on to the next family. i'm glad someone here can use them and then pass them on too.

Linda I know it's boring, but keep resting. Find a good book or magazine and relax. Double check your packing list to make sure all is packed that you need.
Then daydream for a bit about your vacation, take an afternoon nap and stay away from that pool!! At least for now.

Kathy

Man o man! For a sweet lady, you are sure TOUGH, Kathy!

Well we are doing the usual trick or treating. But will take Zoey (our puppy) with us this year. She has a pumpkin dress that is going to look so cute on her. I'm sure she will spend the whole night trying to get it off. Nathan has a scarey costume (not by my choice). And we will hang out with friends and family. It's great that it is on a sat night.

What do u guys do Kathy?

Oh, PLEASE post a picture! That will be so cute - a scarey boy and a pumpkin puppy It will make a GREAT page.

I got a couple of things off my to do list. Now I can really focus on the cruise.

Still need to finish up FEs and Scrapbook pages, mail one more set of wristbands, and go find a little backpack and some stickers to help entertain DD on the plane. I am going to get some of this taken care of today. We leave in 1 week--hooray!

For Halloween, I am going to take DD trick or treating to a few houses (don't think a 2 year old will last that long). DH is unfortunately going to miss it because he is going to a football game. A college football game on Halloween night at 6pm--who plans those things.

Please will you post a picture too, Shauna. the little's are SO cute in costume!

I won't miss hallowe'en here - too many too big kids that don't even make an attempt at costumes. On the other hand, I worry about possible vandalism in a hotel parking lot. Oh, well. what will be will be, and we *WILL* be on the road.

Ok, going to rest now.

 

[sokay168]

Cold and dreary here today. Really don't wanna be at work right now and home prepping for the cruise would be better. Finished packing daughter last night and finished her rough draft for her report. Tonight is Girl Scouts, tomorrow is hair appts, Friday is Kids Halloween Party, and Saturday she is trick or treating with her older sister and I have adult only party to go to. Plus Phillies winning the World Series is gonna consume my nights before the cruise.

I'm aiming for completion of packing by Sunday!!!!

Krista




LOTS OF PIXIE DUST FOR EVERYONE TO STAY HEALTHY BEFORE TRIP.....

 

[glindamood]

Linda - over rated or not (and I so bet that even the slug that I am
would have had enough by now) your body needs it. Find a good book. Get a travel guide for the PC cruise. There are lots of places that I have not been to (all except for CC actually) so I have lots of reading to do. Rent some movies, make sure your DH has not forgotten anything, figure out what I can do to help once we board - anything.

 

[sokay168]

I forgot to say that if anyone bought the bands for us, please let me know how much you paid for them and I will certainly reimburse you. I realized I forgot to add that after I sent my message out.

Bonnie

Don't worry about it. I got them at the $ store. But I will have them as an extra if anyone needs them!!!!!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Oh sorry Kathy. I thought maybe you hung out with the grandkids. Wasnt sure if they lived close by. If we lived close by we would come and see you.

Traci, one grandaughter is a college student and her brother is a sophomore in high school, so they arnt going to want to hang with grandma on Halloween Plus they are 90 minutes on the freeway to get there.

The other 2 are younger, 10 and 8 but they live another hour plus past the others on the freeway. I dont think their mom takes them out on Halloween or just to a couple of neighbors they know.

So it is very quiet for us. Our pups will keep us company and there's always a horror movie on the TV on Halloween. If i can find one thats not too gory

Kathy

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Linda,
I have only begun to get tough on you about resting!!
I raised 4 teens and have one arnry old husband so I know how to be tough
You have cruised with me before so you know how mean I can get.

Just remember I am going to ask Bruce if your behaving when I see him, he better have a good report or you'll be in the dog house. If he wont tell me I will ask Dimples, she wont tell a fib


You REST!!!

Kathy

 

[sokay168]

Hey everyone

I just heard that on Nov 14 in the early hours of the morning, NASA is going to do a night launch. We may well be close enough to get a great view.

M.

I tried to look it up but came up empty handed. Where did you find this information? My daughter woul dlove to see it but don't want to mention it until 100% sure.

Krista

 

[TiggerzFan]

Well, for all of you surviving in the cold, it may or may not warm your hearts to know we are back up to 90! Blech! I really would like it a bit cooler, especially for Trick or Treating. Nothing worse that kids in costumes and face paint that are all sweaty and dripping! LOL! I think we'll have some cold beer on hand for the parental escorts!
We get TONS of kids in our neighborhood - easily over 100. Last year we were laughing when a large golf cart full of about a dozen teens drove house to house.

As for the hair dryer question, if you use a hair dryer regularly, take your own. The ones in the stateroom are very hit or miss (as far as if they actually blow out air) AND, they're attached to the bathroom. I usually end up using mine over at the desk area.. less congestion from all the scurrying of getting ready.

And, I'll take some Pixie Dust my way, too. Had my thyroid biopsy today and now the wait begins. Good results are expected, but the wait is a killer. I'm actually kinda hoping to not get the results before I leave, just in case. Can't have anyting messing around with my magic!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

In case anybody is interested , this is the link to Disneys announcment tomorrow afternoon about the New ship's schedule.
There is a countdown clock on it. I think its around 4 p.m. EST.


http://www.disneycruiselineevents.com/disneydream/



Also
REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK AND HOUR ON SUNDAY!!

 

[KiwiMatt]

Here is the Kennedy Space Center details (I cant post links yet because my post count is not high enough so Im putting the word dot in. Sorry)

www dot kennedyspacecenter dot com/event.aspx?id=1e7e5e8b-6da2-41d8-99e8-61f6550b829c[/url]

Also interesting in a very technical way is forum I stumbled across:

[forum dot nasaspaceflight dot com/index.php?topic=18961.0[/url]

You thought we were excited about our cruise. Take a look at this group talking about a space launch

Only downside for us is it is due to launch in the 12am-2am timeframe and we may well still be some distance from port.

M.