October 13th, 2007~"Cruise-A-Palooza"

[bevtoy]

We received Bahama Forms , we are supposed to fill them out ahead of time?
What city do you fill in where it says "City Where you boarded this boat?
What do you put for date of arrival?

 

[bevtoy]

Double post, how I did that I will never know.

 

[Mila@thomashouse.org]

Got docs today. woohoo:

We have made arrangements to rent a car on St Marteen and are going out on our own for the day. Our TA was able to arrange for a rental, a shuttle will pick us up by the boat. I just have to figure out where to call them from..

..read today that the French part of the island is on EUR the Dutch side uses NLG...does anyone have experience using USD there? It's been 15 years, I don't remember what we did, but I don't recall it being an issue.

We have arranged for a car on St Thomas also, planning to take a tour at Black Beards Castle, got to Megan's Bay. Does anyone know of a good snorkeling spot there or on St Marteen? The 7 year old really wants to try it, we have our own snorkel equipment.

Mila

 

[dobelover]

We don't have ours yet either. But I did just find out tonight when I looked on DCL's site that we got upgraded from a 9 to a 6!

Congrats on the upgrade!!!! Hope we get them today.

 

[dobelover]

We received Bahama Forms , we are supposed to fill them out ahead of time?
What city do you fill in where it says "City Where you boarded this boat?
What do you put for date of arrival?

Bev - I have always said Port Canaveral and used the actual date for arrival.

 

[kpflillirpf]

Hey all. I hope everyone is doing well and not stressing over packing and such. I've been sick with a cold since Monday. The good news is I'm feeling better already so I'm not complaining (too much). Still kinda blah but I can breathe through my nose so that's a good thing.

I wanted to share something with my DIS family this morning. As some of you know, we have been in the adoption process for some time now awaiting the word of a little baby girl from Vietnam. We've been in this process for 17 months now. I am saddened to say that yesterday we were informed that we have been lied to for the last 17 months and that it is looking like this adoption may fall completely apart. My family feels as if the floor just came out from under us. I won't spend time divulging (sp?) all the information as that would take lots of time and lots of typing on my part. I am just asking that each of you please keep us in your prayers. We've done alot of crying in the last few hours, didn't sleep well, and our daughter is so upset and cries at the drop of a pin. I appreciate your prayers and your support.

On a more pleasant note, we are so glad to know that in 10 days we'll be able to get away from it all, think clearly, and RELAX. We needed this vacation before but boy are we going to need it now. Again, thank you all for your support and prayers. I can't wait to personally extend our family's warm thanks when we meet you all on board. We'll be wearing shirts with our logo on it (if I can light a fire under my DH) and we will have mardi gras beads on so don't be shy and visit us on boarding day if you see us.

You are all loved dearly and I pray for safe travels for you all!

Kristi

 

[margaritaqueen]

"OK...I'll spill something I've never shared on The DIS before. When we were dropped off at Orient Beach....we went to the end of the family beach near other cruisers. The only topless person...was...you guessed it...from the Disney Magic...not only that....she was from our Cruise Thread.[/QUOTE]"


Well, I can guarentee you that I will not be taking ANYTHING off in public! My husband, mysteriously, is all in favor of going to this beach!! Also, after talking with our friends last night trying to decide what to do, we both agreed that going to Orient would provide for some great "sharing" in the 4th grade at St. Mary's School once we return!! I am sure our daughters will love sharing that story!! Much more exciting than swimming with the dolphins!

I think we are going to try and wing it, getting a ride there or trying to take a tour of the island on our own. I am up for an adventure!

Kristi - how awful for you. I can't imagine the frustration and anger and sadness. We will definitely say prayers for you and your family. Our neighbors have adopted 5 special needs children from China and we have shared in their roller coaster experiences as well. Hang in there - I know it is cliche', but everything does happen for a reason!!

Gotta get ready for work now...

 

[seagee]

Kristi - my heart goes out to you and your family! That is just terrible. Sending your some pixie dust and saying a prayer. Cathy

 

[jenmack]

We went to Orient Beach in 2006 via the Disney excursion. The buses were pretty comfortable and air conditioned. We plan on doing this again.

Kristi, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I know it's so easy for me to say, but we never know what is in God's plan and what is just around the corner. Take care and feel better!

 

[TnRobin]

The date of arrival for the Bahama Form is Friday October 19th. That is the day we land at Castaway Cay. For those that don't know, Castaway Cay is a Bahama Island, thus needing the Immigration Form.

9 more days until vacation, 10 more days until cruise.

 

[CrazyZeus1]

Hey all. I hope everyone is doing well and not stressing over packing and such. I've been sick with a cold since Monday. The good news is I'm feeling better already so I'm not complaining (too much). Still kinda blah but I can breathe through my nose so that's a good thing.

I wanted to share something with my DIS family this morning. As some of you know, we have been in the adoption process for some time now awaiting the word of a little baby girl from Vietnam. We've been in this process for 17 months now. I am saddened to say that yesterday we were informed that we have been lied to for the last 17 months and that it is looking like this adoption may fall completely apart. My family feels as if the floor just came out from under us. I won't spend time divulging (sp?) all the information as that would take lots of time and lots of typing on my part. I am just asking that each of you please keep us in your prayers. We've done alot of crying in the last few hours, didn't sleep well, and our daughter is so upset and cries at the drop of a pin. I appreciate your prayers and your support.

On a more pleasant note, we are so glad to know that in 10 days we'll be able to get away from it all, think clearly, and RELAX. We needed this vacation before but boy are we going to need it now. Again, thank you all for your support and prayers. I can't wait to personally extend our family's warm thanks when we meet you all on board. We'll be wearing shirts with our logo on it (if I can light a fire under my DH) and we will have mardi gras beads on so don't be shy and visit us on boarding day if you see us.

You are all loved dearly and I pray for safe travels for you all!

Kristi

Kristi-
I am so sorry to hear about your situation....please know you're in my prayers & pray that God give you the strength to get through this.
Heather

 

[bevtoy]

Bev - I have always said Port Canaveral and used the actual date for arrival.

Thats what I thought, but there aren't enough spaces for Port Canaveral.
Is just "Canaveral" sufficient?

 

[mommasita]

Kristi

 

[kpflillirpf]

Thanks to all of you for your kind words and prayers. They are felt. I can't wait to be on vacation and cruising in 10 days! Boy am I gonna need it. It's a good thing my honey got us a couples massage (yes, he finally broke down and told me what the "surprise" was). Boy are we gonna be tense. We're holding our heads up today which is a step in the right direction. Now if my cold would go away and I physically felt better we'd be able to face more "giants" if they are to come our way. Again, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. They are truly appreciated! See you soon! Kristi

 

[DisneyFamilyTX]

Howdy to all!

I'm currently in Road Warrior status as I write to you from a hotel lobby in Tucson Arizona. You all have been very busy on the boards. My DW informed me we got our docs yesterday!!!

Kristi - our prayers are with you!

Quick note on cameras - we have an Cannon Eos Rebel SLR and love it. I bought it for our trip to DisneyWorld last year and it is great. The SLR works best to capture the kids who are constantly in motion. The quality of the pictures is excellent.

We've made a paper chain for the final two weeks and my DS (5yr) is getting very excited as now he can see the final countdown to this whole thing becoming very real.

Our best to everyone in the final crunch time before our well deserved vacation!

Cheers,
Brent

 

[TLANE30]

Could someone tell me what those long slips of paper are that we got with our cruise documents. Do they still have to be filled out even if we have passports? Thanks everyone!

 

[davidls]

The date of arrival for the Bahama Form is Friday October 19th. That is the day we land at Castaway Cay. For those that don't know, Castaway Cay is a Bahama Island, thus needing the Immigration Form.

9 more days until vacation, 10 more days until cruise.

Thanks TnRobin for the info on those Bahama Island forms we need to fill out. Like BevToy I didn't know anything about these forms. Big Help!!! Thanks again!!!

Kristi, so sorry to hear what happened. You are in our thoughts and prayers too. I hope it was all just a mix up and everything works out in your favor.

Hey, I thought I might put in some Florida frogs in my DIS Tag gifts for all who are playing. And you ladies out there be sure you kiss them to get your magical prince. I want to be there when you do..............OK????? I tried one I thought was a girl.............Stupid frog gave me warts on my tongue. AND....... NO PRINCESS

 

[jenmack]

Hey, I thought I might put in some Florida frogs in my DIS Tag gifts for all who are playing. And you ladies out there be sure you kiss them to get your magical prince

Hey, I'm all about frogs! I love them! You name it and I probably have it with a frog(s) on it. AND, I am totally in love with Kermit. He's my man, I mean frog.

 

[Kborn]

Jumping in to say "HI"...

Kristi, sorry to hear about your news, we will put you on our prayer list Sunday.

Kevin, thanks for allowing me to join the Yahoo Group, I posted all the info

TLANE30, I read where you asked about your 5 yr. old and the Mickey Slide, Not to worry, my son will be glad to show him how it's done. He will make about 100 trips a day

If I missed anyone...Sorry, but here's some

 

[jenmack]

Okay I was just reading the thread regarding palo's new menu. Let me just say that the menu looks so good! If any of you have a chance take a look. Yummy!!!