Oct 3, 2009 Wester Carribean

[Mindibellcm]

I need to finish packing and I just can't get myself motivated. I have been just plain ole lazy! We did do a little shopping today but I still haven't found shoes I like. So the ones I just bought will now go back to the store.

We ended up not camping tonight which I am very excited about. We are having a little boy spend the night so we are up late. Oh well, next week at this time, we will be in Jacksonville.

Mindi

 

[jude]

Hi everyone,

Hope every one is feeling better.

Corinna
Thanks again for all your help and advice looks like we are picking our cases up at Gatwick and transfering them our selves but not too fussed that way hopefully there should not be any problems cases being held up if they don't transfer them.

Well I am getting so excited my work mates are fed up hearing me.

Still to get a pirate costume for Ashleigh its not that easy over here but don't want to wait till we get to Walmart in case we don't get time to go.

The weather here has been ok but starting to get a bit colder at least we have not had too much rain.

How do we get tickets for tea with Alice/Wendy Ashleigh would really love this she is so excited now looking forward to seeing all the other girls on board there is 10 years between her and her sister and 13 between her brother so she is looking forward to meeting them all.

I thought about trying to do a schedule that way hopefully we won't miss too much but not that good at that sort of thing.

Well off to get my hair done today the dog is getting clipped as well so have to drop her off on the way. DH is working this weekend next day off for him is Thursday so he can finish organising things I have the weekend off but will work Thursday have asked to start early to finish early usually do 1pm to 9pm but we are getting picked up at 3am on Friday morning so would like to chill a bit before we leave say cheerio to the rest of the family.

Catch up with you all later.

Judith

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

OKok Heather I guess I have been packed since xmas.......
I am kinda a scheduled person as well just never have written it down.....I figure when we are at ports we don't have excursions so we fly by the seat of our pants. We are usually back on the boat in the afternoon before most and letting the kids enjoy a fairly quiet pool. I too will book tea for the girls and Margarita tasting for me. If they clash well Daddy can do tea with them!! Other then that we just look at the navigator every night before bed and circle things we each WOULD LIKE to do. SYdney (9) I know already wants to do the chill out for girls with make-up and fun...it's a late night kids program so not sure she will last to make it....LOL

As for the girls night out---I only wrote 2 possible dates because I wasn't sure which would work. Though I think the 7th would work best cause if we do it the 6th ,,, the next day we are in Cozumel and not sure girls wanna be up toooo early after a girls night!! So everyone just decide and let me know.

So those interested in the Tasting.....we all get tickets and then do we have to tell them we want a table of 20 or whatever the number is or do we just show up and make our own large group????

I think 3pm for our meet is a good time dont u all? I was thinking 3 cause that is only an hour till drill and then maybe some of the kids will run into each other at the sailaway party. Well let me know if anyone wants anything changed or voted on......

Today i am going to FINALLY transfer video off the camera.....I must get motivated or I will be mad I dont have video.

Oh and Cathi----what is it with you and changing rooms?? pick where u wanna be and stay there!!! Let's try to not have any room changes after Tuesday night cause I am now NOT taking the laptop so any changes after Tues ---means U will have to come to my stateroom and change it by Sat night......if anyone partaking in the FE wants FE stuff then U have to change ur room number by Sat at 9pm... and lets all have our FE's hung by then too so anyone wanting to deliver their FE's sunday morning can!!

Alrighty.........ttfn

 

[ajwaspooh]

Michelle:

You are so on the ball!!! (that's one from each member of our family - NONE of whom are packed!).

Okay, I'm getting a little nervous! I did the important things - FE gifts, made my extender (please don't laugh when you see it - it was made with love!), a few gifts for the kiddos and the basics for clothes. In years past, I would have had tons of stuff laid out weeks ago! This is so different.

I'm thinking about joining all of you for the Margarita tasting. I'll keep my eyes open to see when I can sign up for that and try to do it right away.

I know my girls would love tea! I'll have to see if we can make that work, as well! Too many fun things!!! Can't wait!

Amy

 

[ambria193]

Hi to all:
Almost there.. OMG , I have some questions about the activities, Where you book?,When the girls dress? (specific day or any day)
Our family Plans
KW- Aquarium or Butterfly Conservatory and Ripley's Believed or Not
GC-Buccaneer Stingray City Catamaran 10 am
Conzumel- Dolphin Encounter 1pm
CC -No idea, many things to do
Our fly arrive to MCO at 6:20 am (Saturday) we need to wait only 4 HOURS in welcome center before the transportation begins to the port, is littler stress but we very happy

See all soon
Upsss!!! another important question..
SOME ONE SPEAK SPANISH??
Beda

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Beda----let's see if I can try and answer any questions......As for Tea w/ Wendy or Alice(whoever it is this time--we have done both) Hoping for Alice cause the mad hatter makes the kids laugh. Ok so get tickets by Sunday morning or so I would say.

Ummm---girls dress....who mean like princess's? Well mine dress in princess attire for the princess gathering which I believe is a day at sea in the morning like 11am. Some girls dress princess for dinner but we don't! They may dress for whatever the Halloween stuff is too.

no habla espanol.......I actually took 2 years of Spanish in high school but since that was years and years ago, I have lost a lot of words. Sorry I can't help. I am sure there will be tons of crew members on board that will be able to speak spanish!!!

Things like the kids tea and the adult margarita tasting can all be booked thru the guest services desk! It's on deck 3 --same area U board the ship in!

oK WELL hope that helped a bit!

 

[ambria193]

Beda----let's see if I can try and answer any questions......As for Tea w/ Wendy or Alice(whoever it is this time--we have done both) Hoping for Alice cause the mad hatter makes the kids laugh. Ok so get tickets by Sunday morning or so I would say.

Ummm---girls dress....who mean like princess's? Well mine dress in princess attire for the princess gathering which I believe is a day at sea in the morning like 11am. Some girls dress princess for dinner but we don't! They may dress for whatever the Halloween stuff is too.

no habla espanol.......I actually took 2 years of Spanish in high school but since that was years and years ago, I have lost a lot of words. Sorry I can't help. I am sure there will be tons of crew members on board that will be able to speak spanish!!!

Things like the kids tea and the adult margarita tasting can all be booked thru the guest services desk! It's on deck 3 --same area U board the ship in!

oK WELL hope that helped a bit!

Thank you very much Michelle...you always answer my questions,
Yes, on board they have people who speak Spanish, I speak English very well (I think) but write is a disaster.,...
take care
Beda

 

[Mindibellcm]

Still raining here in Tennessee. That makes for one wet day.

We did get out and do a little shopping. Bought some new luggage! Now to get Thomas ready to go to do some Cub Scout stuff!
Mindi

 

[jude]

Hi Michelle
Thanks for the info on the tea party.

Judith

 

[LisaG520]

Good Evening!!! Only 2 more working days and this weekend and we leave!!!!

Lisa----So where do u watch the parade at MNSSHP? Do u go to the first one or later one? There still are 2 right? We still planning on meeting at the parade?

We usually watch the 2nd parade from Main Strret in front of the Emporium. The first parade is usually packed, then after the fireworks the park really thins out so we opt for the 2nd. We'd love to meet up for the parade

We go on a lot of rides during the party.

 

[Mindibellcm]

FE are done! I have one thing marked off my list.

 

[LisaG520]

Does anyone have a calendar printed out for the cruise with all of the important stuff on it. Like which port we are going to be in, which night is formal night etc? My mom would like one and I thought I would ask before I re-invented the wheel!

I picked up more odds and ins today. Is anyone packing flu medicine? If so, what are you packing?

We usually bring ibuprofen, mucinex and robitussin for colds. And plenty of antacid type products (zantac, tums, pepto) to counteract the effects of the rich food

Nothing flu specific.

 

[LisaG520]

I need to finish packing and I just can't get myself motivated. I have been just plain ole lazy! We did do a little shopping today but I still haven't found shoes I like. So the ones I just bought will now go back to the store.

We ended up not camping tonight which I am very excited about. We are having a little boy spend the night so we are up late. Oh well, next week at this time, we will be in Jacksonville.

Mindi

I haven't started packing yet

I plan to start today by at least trying on all the dresses I plan to take - that way I have tomorrow to shop for anything that doesn't fit.

 

[kimmcbee]

Just finished with baby shower, now can finish packing. I am now in full cruise mode!!!!
See you all in less then a week.

 

[kimmcbee]

Just thought I would let all of you know, anyone planning on staying at Hyatt airport after cruise, I just got 2 rooms on hotwire for 56 each.
going to cancel our current reservations that we paid 199 each room for. I am into saving $ this week. with tax we got both rooms for 131. Hope you can get this deal also, it came up as a 4 star at mco airport.

 

[jcarlson]

We are in cruise mode for sure! Will be packing tomorrow, making hairbows for the girls outfits and getting travel arrangements to the airport worked out with the family.

Well my girls had the best time at the Taylor Swift concert. If you have a little one who likes Taylor I would highly recommend her concert. It is definitly the best concert we have been to (and we have been to Hannah/Miley, Jonas Brothers, Cheetah Girls, etc.).

Michelle, I think the 3pm meet time is perfect. Also Congrats on your 10th Anniv. My hubby and I celebrated ours last year.


I hope everyone gets their cruise excitement back soon . It will be here in a blink of an eye.

Chat with you all later,
Jennifer

 

[Mindibellcm]

Just thought I would let all of you know, anyone planning on staying at Hyatt airport after cruise, I just got 2 rooms on hotwire for 56 each.
going to cancel our current reservations that we paid 199 each room for. I am into saving $ this week. with tax we got both rooms for 131. Hope you can get this deal also, it came up as a 4 star at mco airport.

That is an awesome price. I must say you are making me a little jealous. You got an upgrade and now a great price on a hotel room.
Mindi

 

[ajwaspooh]

FE are done! I have one thing marked off my list.

Congrats!

 

[taffy572002]

Just one week from my first cruise.I sure am ready for a holiday.

 

[heatherb819]

My packing will begin Tues. DD's birthday party is today, swim copetition tomorrow, so Tues. it's get down to it packing. If I pack too far in advance, I forget what I have and haven't packed and drive myself nuts. I wish everyone happy packing this week!