November 8, 2008 7 Night Eastern 11/8/2008 11-8-2008 FIRST POST UPDATED ON 10/16/08

[Phuntastic4]

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!

It was a great night for Trick or Treat here! Kids got a lot of candy. That will work out great for the cruise, now we have a supply for the theaters.

We will be cruisin' in a week from today!!!!!!!

It is soooo hard to believe that we will be on the Magic and on our way!

Does anyone have a DS that is 13 years old? Our DS will be looking to make some friends on the cruise so he doesn't have to spend too much time with DD.

Can't wait to meet everyone!

 

[stiners]

We live in Nelson (pop. 600ish!) on 20 acres, bordering 0 acres of a wildlife preserve...it's just outside of Keene (home of the Pumpkin Festival!) We moved here from Atlanta (we lived in a 3 story townhouse in the city!) I work just outside of Nashua. Tell your son he should be rich by the end of this winter!

 

[1DisneyQueen]

WOW. This thread has taken off. Welcome to all the new comers and lurkers who have chimed in.

Welcome back to the Stiners. I will update my FE list and it is not problem here. I hope things are getting better for you both personally and weather wise.

Hard to believe this time next week we will be underway. Most likely in the Walt Disney Theater watching the show. There are going to be some good movies playing as well. I know DH will be excited.

Sadly, in two weeks from today we will be doing laundry in our own laundry room and getting ready to sleep in our own beds. So, my wish for everyone on theis cruise is that, each day will be long and full of memories.

Off to finsh lanyards and door signs.

 

[born2cruise]

WOW. This thread has taken off. Welcome to all the new comers and lurkers who have chimed in.

Welcome back to the Stiners. I will update my FE list and it is not problem here. I hope things are getting better for you both personally and weather wise.

Hard to believe this time next week we will be underway. Most likely in the Walt Disney Theater watching the show. There are going to be some good movies playing as well. I know DH will be excited.

Sadly, in two weeks from today we will be doing laundry in our own laundry room and getting ready to sleep in our own beds. So, my wish for everyone on theis cruise is that, each day will be long and full of memories.

Off to finsh lanyards and door signs.

I don't even want to think about coming back home. On our last cruise we were all so depressed because we didn't want it to end. So this time were doing WDW for 3 days after. I know the last day of WDW will still be depressing but at least we'll have the 3 extra days. And then a long drive home.

 

[Pixie Dust II]

Yes we will be staying with them. Sorry I haven't been on here, but I'm still fighting this cold and am trying to get all the sleep I can. I have to say I haven't felt bad since last Friday and Saturday. The rest of the week I was fine, but the sinus got worse. Now I feel fine and I think I'm on the mend. Just trying to get things done at less than warp speed so that I don't stress my body so that it can concentrate on getting better. See you soon.

Nancy, if you are still having sinus problems when we get on the ship, sign up for the Rainforest at the spa. I think I may do the package deal this time where you pay one price and can go as many times as you want to go. The last cruise I was beginning to feel a sinus infection coming on and I went to the rain forest and it was instant relief. I went back two more times and I can't tell you how much it helped me.

I, too started with a sinus infection after sitting out in the cold night air Thursday and got a z-pack Friday. That is my only saving grace or by now I would be sick as a dog. That is how fast it will hit me. As soon as I feel the sore throat...trouble is on the way!

I started packing tonight! Holy cow! I did not think I had so many things laid out on the bed! Dh said to put every other thing back in the closet, but then I told him I would be naked every other day! . Maybe I should have sent a hugh box to the ship, but with my luck it would not have gotten there. It took six days for our daughter to get a first class envelope in South Carolina!

Don't forget to turn your clocks back....one more hour to pack! .

Looks like we will be leaving really great weather here next week so I hope it follows us all down the eastern seaboard.

Glad to see the Steiners are back among us! Looking forward to seeing everyone in one week!

Love the idea of no more dishes, , cooking, cleaning! Now if we could just make time stand still while we are on that boat, wouldn't that be wonderful???

I am looking forward to a nice morning walk on deck 4 and then relaxing by the pool with a cool drink! . I love sea days!


Have a good weekend and don't work too hard!

Disney Dreams, everyone!

 

[MegaMouseHouse]

Ok, here is my no sew fish extender. I hope the photos come through ok. This is my first attempt with photobucket. I am so excited to put this up on my fish next week. This will be my first fish extender gift exchange and I am excited. So is the DD17.

 

[FloridaMom3461]

Hello Everyone! We have had a rough few months but we are soooo looking forward to cruising. My laptop broke and so I have not been online other than at work for quite some time, so thanks for checking on me Randi ! yes, I am ALIVE and ready to relax and have no worries . This is also a shout out to Morgan4, I sent a PM before I went underground saying that regrettably we had to bow out of the gift exchange, but I just read your (old) PM and realized that my message never got to you because I don't have enough posts to PM back. I am so sorry, I hope that this does not mess things up (which it probably will) So if anyone is reading this that is doing the gift exchange, I apologize to you too. (ironically, this post will be my tenth, thus allowing me PM priviledges) See you all soon and you can give me forty lashes!

PS - we live in NH and it SNOWED last Wed!

Welcome back Stiners! We were all a bit worried about you and glad it was just a computer issue Be sure to meet us all at the meet and greet on Saturday!

Happy packing to all and magical dreams.
Randi

 

[bfayne]

We hope to meet some of you on the cruise. Have been reading your messages over the weeks. Sorry we can't participate in the exchanges this time, just too busy to make it happen. Will try to meet with you at the Saturday meeting, but our flight doesn't arrive until 1230 and we will probably just be getting on. Want to wish all of you a great cruise. Maybe some of you will be going on the WB Transatlantic in 2010. Barry

DW Teresa
DS(21) Andrew
DH Barry

 

[cheeringmom]

We hope to meet some of you on the cruise. Have been reading your messages over the weeks. Sorry we can't participate in the exchanges this time, just too busy to make it happen. Will try to meet with you at the Saturday meeting, but our flight doesn't arrive until 1230 and we will probably just be getting on. Want to wish all of you a great cruise. Maybe some of you will be going on the WB Transatlantic in 2010. Barry

DW Teresa
DS(21) Andrew
DH Barry

WELCOME! We would love to have you at the meet and greet. Safe travels

Ok, here is my no sew fish extender. I hope the photos come through ok. This is my first attempt with photobucket. I am so excited to put this up on my fish next week. This will be my first fish extender gift exchange and I am excited. So is the DD17.

NO WAY!!! too adorable! and you made this w/o sewing? is that right?? I love it!!

I am glad to see everyone posting about their excitment. Stay healthy ! and WendyJersy you need to get well too!!

I went out and bought luggage now all I have to do is get my stuff togehter. Will start on today. Lots of ironing to be done!

We have early seating-i think???

We plan on leaving on Friday around noon. Just can't take my dd out of school another day. guh. This will put us in about 10pm. I hate getting in so late but really no choice. Have a great day all. I didn not take advantae of the extra hour. I was up at 430 central time. yuck!

 

[Maddie's Nana]

Love the "no-sew" FE - my kind of craft. It's adorable. I know its getting closer because I'm now in the "wake up in the middle of the night" syndrome -wondering where I put all of the essentials, i.e. passports and documents; did I pack everything I need; will the weather be good; did I book the correct date for the night before the cruise - my worry list goes on and on. Looking forward to meeting everyone, sending pixie dust for safe travelling and good health to all

 

[stiners]

It's my final day to pack!!! I already packed for my DS(4.5) now I have to pack my stuff (yikes!) cause DH is out of town until Wed, I work all week then we leave for the Hyatt Orlando on Friday. Maybe the DIS'ers should have a secret sign or signal to recognize each other in the airports and hotels but then again we would be the ones with the biggest smiles on our faces Thanks for missing me when I dropped off the boards, that gave me some warm fuzzies and I would love to talk horse (or cat or dog) with anyone - I am fluent in ALL (in the veterinary field 4EVER) both DH and I. Can't wait to put faces to names - see you at the meet & greet! Happy packing, safe travels! Yo ho me hardies, yo ho!

 

[Stitch's O'hana]

Welcome to all the new DISner's!

MegaMouseHouse, your FE turned out great! I still need to get our FE done, just have to iron the pictures I made onto our FE bag.


Well I got all of our bags cleaned out and are air drying out right now, I have this tuesday off from work so I can pack everything then! My mom is going to pack on monday as she has that day off from work before we leave this wed.!!!! Only 3 more days until we leave for WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!

The time is sure flying bye, it seems like just yesterday we started planning this trip out. But we have had this trip planned since March 2007

If I don't get a chance to post again on here before we leave, everyone have a safe trip down and we will see you on the Disney Magic Ship! My mom and I are really looking forward to meeting everyone in person!

 

[jumbo29]

Hey everyone....it's almost here!! My DS and DDIL will be here Wednesday night with my new DGD! She is 4.5 months now and prime for spoiling! The kids don't have to bring too much with them...Grandma has bought here soooo many cute cruise clothes!! I can't help it! the stuff is so cute!

Looking forward to meeting everyone soon. I'm going to try to post a picture of my adorable Paso for the horse folks! Let's see what I can do....


Ok...UNCLE!! I can't figure it out. Can someone tell me how to add a photo?!

Thanks!
Deborah

 

[Pixie Dust II]

Ok, here is my no sew fish extender. I hope the photos come through ok. This is my first attempt with photobucket. I am so excited to put this up on my fish next week. This will be my first fish extender gift exchange and I am excited. So is the DD17.

Love that FE! You did a wonderful job!

We hope to meet some of you on the cruise. Have been reading your messages over the weeks. Sorry we can't participate in the exchanges this time, just too busy to make it happen. Will try to meet with you at the Saturday meeting, but our flight doesn't arrive until 1230 and we will probably just be getting on. Want to wish all of you a great cruise. Maybe some of you will be going on the WB Transatlantic in 2010. Barry

DW Teresa
DS(21) Andrew
DH Barry

We have some very good friends doing the Westbound Transatlantic Cruise in 2010. We are doing the July 18 Northern Europe Capitals. Look forward to meeting you.

Hey everyone....it's almost here!! My DS and DDIL will be here Wednesday night with my new DGD! She is 4.5 months now and prime for spoiling! The kids don't have to bring too much with them...Grandma has bought here soooo many cute cruise clothes!! I can't help it! the stuff is so cute!

Looking forward to meeting everyone soon. I'm going to try to post a picture of my adorable Paso for the horse folks! Let's see what I can do....


Ok...UNCLE!! I can't figure it out. Can someone tell me how to add a photo?!

Thanks!
Deborah

Download your picture to photobucket and then copy the setting that has the [IMG before and after as the code. Be sure you get the entire code copied or it will not show up. Paste that into your message and your picture should appear. I hope this helps.

I have been packing today and it is not fun. I have put a lot of things back, but there is still way too much going into my suitcase, I know!

I have to have it all packed and loaded tomorrow night! Have to run now and make some peanut butter fudge for the girls who do the iron on's of my Mickey's. I have one more shirt I want them to do tomorrow so if I take fudge and milk to the sports store they will love me!

Sweet dreams, ladies! I know those men out there have no problem in that department!

 

[1DisneyQueen]

Progress, progress, progress and stress, stress, stress.

The pillow cases are now done.

My DGD's birth certificate is missing. She is 2 and to young to stay at home alone. Wednesday my Dil is taking a flying trip to Richmond to try and get one. Pixie dust and prayers please. We also thought we lost Dsis, but it was filed in the wrong folder.

Hopefully everything will work out and we will be on our way Friday morning.

We are planning to go to dinner at Downtown Disney. Anyone going to be there?

 

[skylynx]

Here's our four legged friends (2 golden retrievers and filthy Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred who just rolled in the mud)...we'll miss them!

 

[chkdrumr]

My sister finally finished my fish extender on Sat. I am greatful, even if I don't sound it. She has a 1 yr old, but I was was starting to think it wasn't going to get done. I can't post a picture because I actually still use a film camera. I'm starting to contemplate moving into the digital world, but I want one of those really nice ($$$$$$) cameras like not just a point and shoot.

I basically finished packing last night even though we don't leave until Friday. The only problem is my check bag is 49lbs, my carry-on is full, and I haven't packed my gift exchange gifts yet. I think I might have to have a second checked bag just for that (we're flying Southwest so we can still do that) I'll have to see if I can switch to a larger carry-on and move things around.

Anyway I can't wait to meet all of you on Sat. We can all enjoy

Everyone that hasn't yet, remember to vote tomorrow .
See you soon,
Fran

 

[DrinaBanina]

Hello Again Everyone! Thank you for all the wonderful welcome wishes! I really appreciate it! We will definitely do our best to meet everyone at the lounge. I know my DSM (step-mom) wants to tag along to the meet!

I don't know if we'll be able to do the karaoke night. If we go, we'll be cheerleaders. I don't want to break any windows or eardrums...

We have some family flying in to watch our house and stay for Thanksgiving today. So if I don't get the chance to write on here again, I hope and pray that everyone makes it to the cruise safely and in good health, and I can't wait to meet everyone! Thank you again!

 

[Morgan4]

Hello Everyone! We have had a rough few months but we are soooo looking forward to cruising. My laptop broke and so I have not been online other than at work for quite some time, so thanks for checking on me Randi ! yes, I am ALIVE and ready to relax and have no worries . This is also a shout out to Morgan4, I sent a PM before I went underground saying that regrettably we had to bow out of the gift exchange, but I just read your (old) PM and realized that my message never got to you because I don't have enough posts to PM back. I am so sorry, I hope that this does not mess things up (which it probably will) So if anyone is reading this that is doing the gift exchange, I apologize to you too. (ironically, this post will be my tenth, thus allowing me PM priviledges) See you all soon and you can give me forty lashes!

PS - we live in NH and it SNOWED last Wed!

STINERS - Welcome back!!! No problem at all about the gift exchange. I just wanted to make sure that I had your info, if you were participating. No Worries!!! See you Saturday!!!

Ok, here is my no sew fish extender. I hope the photos come through ok. This is my first attempt with photobucket. I am so excited to put this up on my fish next week. This will be my first fish extender gift exchange and I am excited. So is the DD17.

Tracy,

That looks great!! soon it will be filled with goodies!!!


Well everyone, I don't have much time to get on the boards anymore, too much to get done. We have most of the packing done, but I still have those last minute things to get together, cleaning, last minute laundry......... got to go........
Everyone have safe travels and will see you Saturday!!!!!!!

Everyone at the Radisson ------Pool bar at 8 (pm that is)? Any takers?

Kate

 

[cheeringmom]

STINERS - Welcome back!!! No problem at all about the gift exchange. I just wanted to make sure that I had your info, if you were participating. No Worries!!! See you Saturday!!!




Tracy,

That looks great!! soon it will be filled with goodies!!!


Well everyone, I don't have much time to get on the boards anymore, too much to get done. We have most of the packing done, but I still have those last minute things to get together, cleaning, last minute laundry......... got to go........
Everyone have safe travels and will see you Saturday!!!!!!!

Everyone at the Radisson ------Pool bar at 8 (pm that is)? Any takers?

Kate

If we get there by 8 we will see you then! Save a margarita for me!