October 1st, 2011 Western Caribbean on the Magic!

[ammouse]

Does anyone know if they sell lanyards on the ship with pins on them. I started to order my grandson one from the Disney Store but, wanted one from the cruise ship if they have them.

 

[JanDave]

Does anyone know if they sell lanyards on the ship with pins on them. I started to order my grandson one from the Disney Store but, wanted one from the cruise ship if they have them.

I think they do, but not 100% sure. Last year when cruising on the Wonder with 4 grankids, the lanyard pins were the big hit for them. They got this granny to buy a few of them for them.

Jan

 

[JanDave]

Hi Jan !
I don't think we have a private room but not sure. Will have to ask my friend who booked everything. And yes....we LOVE Vero Beach ! Try to get there every year. My daughter goes to college in FL --first FL Tech and now FSU. And my uncle lives 10 min away from the Vero Beach resort.
Kidani is one of our favs too----stayed there twice this year. Going to be staying at Bay Lake Tower for 3 nights before our cruise and then also the night we disembark.
I am just so excited for this cruise (though I'll miss my kids being with us !).

I will miss my grandkids not cruising with us. We have 6 of them, between the ages of 9 and 5. They are repeat DCL cruisers.....

Carla and I share two grandkids - Haley and Bella - their mom is my daughter, their dad is Carla's son. Last cruise for Haley and Bella was the westbound TA last September - they remind me often that they've been on a longer cruise than I have......

Jan

 

[MiaSRN62]

Sorry we'll both be missing our kids/grandkids. My kids are 18, 21 & 24. All in college now. Those professors are very strict about missing classes so sadly they can't come. The two younger girls in particular are so disappointed they can't come with us !

By the way....we have early dining.....I can't remember what time we'll be off the ship ? Our last two cruises we had late dining. I'm guessing 8:30 am ish ?

 

[JanDave]

Sorry we'll both be missing our kids/grandkids. My kids are 18, 21 & 24. All in college now. Those professors are very strict about missing classes so sadly they can't come. The two younger girls in particular are so disappointed they can't come with us !

By the way....we have early dining.....I can't remember what time we'll be off the ship ? Our last two cruises we had late dining. I'm guessing 8:30 am ish ?

We usually have early dining, so on the last morning, when we are done with breakfast and said our goodbyes to our servers, we take a seat in the Promenade Lounge. One way of prolonging our cruise. We usually walk off the ship by 8:15 am. this was the time frame for our Wonder cruise last November and we were in our rental car by 9am.

Our kids are 40, 38, 37 - yeah, we're oldsters.

Jan

 

[ammouse]

I think they do, but not 100% sure. Last year when cruising on the Wonder with 4 grankids, the lanyard pins were the big hit for them. They got this granny to buy a few of them for them.

Jan

thanks Jan. He wil probably want the pins too! At the Disney Store he picked out the Lanyard with the pins.

 

[Silverfox97]

My daughter goes to college in FL --first FL Tech and now FSU.

GO NOLES!!!!!

Another nurse I see

I have to tomorrow, next weekend, and Wed the 28th, with 1 on call in there and then it's vacation time!!!! SO READY

 

[MiaSRN62]

Our kids are 40, 38, 37 - yeah, we're oldsters.

Jan

Nothing wrong with that Jan ! I hope to be cruising when I get to that point in my life ! I thnk it's great ! Dh and I are in our mid to late 40's and still going strong....we hope we can continue to cruise and travel in the years to come !

Yes Silverfox ! Good fight by the Noles today against OU ! I lost my voice today from cheering so much ! And yep.....I am an RN (Labor and Delivery) for 20 years. I began the packing process today....brought the suitcases down from the attic....organizing clothes/jewelry/shoes......yaaayyy !!!!

 

[Silverfox97]

Yes Silverfox ! Good fight by the Noles today against OU ! I lost my voice today from cheering so much ! And yep.....I am an RN (Labor and Delivery) for 20 years. I began the packing process today....brought the suitcases down from the attic....organizing clothes/jewelry/shoes......yaaayyy !!!!

Yes, the Noles put up a good fight - love the look of their defense!!

DH also got the suitcases down Saturday

 

[fires_grumpy]

Getting the suitcases out today DW has clothes piled up in chair in front room. Some are hers some are mine. She`s been putting extra hours like the rest of you. As much as shes been working its going to cost me 2 sail away drinks the min we get on the ship LOL She is worth it

 

[JanDave]

As much as shes been working its going to cost me 2 sail away drinks the min we get on the ship LOL She is worth it

Good husband!!!

I used to order a BBC after the sailaway party and before heading to deck 4 to watch us leave the US, but BBC's are too filling just before dinner. Will have to come up with another sailaway drink to drink.

Jan

 

[JanDave]

For us Spartan fans, sorry we had a disappointing loss to ND yesterday. By the way, I took something off my bucket list. I tailgaited at the MSU-Florida Atlantic game last week! Here I am at 60 years of age and never tailgaited. Sheltered life! And I tailgaited with my daughter and 2 grandchildren. Had lots of fun watching them bounce on the inflatables, DGS won a $10 Meijer gift card at Radio Disney booth, getting MSU freebies, etc.

Jan

 

[JanDave]

Nothing wrong with that Jan ! I hope to be cruising when I get to that point in my life ! I thnk it's great ! Dh and I are in our mid to late 40's and still going strong....we hope we can continue to cruise and travel in the years to come !

To quote Jimmy Buffett:

Im growing older but not up
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck



Funny you mention about cruising at our age. Since our very first cruise on a 4-day Magic in 1999, our energy level now isn't what it used to be. I need to take a nap in the afternoon on deck 4 to enjoy the evening activities! I am making a to-do list to participate in some activities I haven't done before - wine tasting is #1 on my list.

Jan

 

[MiaSRN62]

Getting the suitcases out today DW has clothes piled up in chair in front room. Some are hers some are mine. She`s been putting extra hours like the rest of you. As much as shes been working its going to cost me 2 sail away drinks the min we get on the ship LOL She is worth it

I am making a to-do list to participate in some activities I haven't done before - wine tasting is #1 on my list.

I would LOVE to do this Jan ! And certainly nothing wrong with napping on deck 4 ! My kids love to go-go-go on vacation. Being this is an adults-only trip, I plan to take advantage of some of the more relaxing things that week (spa, wine tasting, high tea, Palo brunch etc !).

 

[JanDave]

I would LOVE to do this Jan ! And certainly nothing wrong with napping on deck 4 ! My kids love to go-go-go on vacation. Being this is an adults-only trip, I plan to take advantage of some of the more relaxing things that week (spa, wine tasting, high tea, Palo brunch etc !).

Maria - hope to see you at the wine tasting! I think we sign up at guest services.

One more grocery shopping trip before the cruise!

Jan

 

[Fire14]

8 more shifts and who knows how many picked up shifts to go until I'm Outta here!!! This gang is wearing t shirts to support our teams during the "big game" that first day on board Go Green!!!

 

[Silverfox97]

She`s been putting extra hours like the rest of you. As much as shes been working its going to cost me 2 sail away drinks the min we get on the ship LOL She is worth it

That is so cute that you said your wife is worth it (No extra shifts for me - only regular ones!!!)

8 more shifts and who knows how many picked up shifts to go until I'm Outta here!!! This gang is wearing t shirts to support our teams during the "big game" that first day on board Go Green!!!

I'm guessing you will be able to spot DH in his Ohio State gear - I may be in Florida State garb

 

[JanDave]

Go Green!!!

Go White!!!

 

[Fire14]

Go White!!!

YUP Our team is gonna show the buckeyes how to play football

 

[dapod423]

Hey all!

So I need to send a package ahead to the port. (FE gifts ) Does anyone know how I do this? I already know it can't be food, so my first FE idea was shot. I've got a good one now but too much to bring in my luggage.

I guess I just need the mailing address.


13 MORE DAYS!!!!!!