October 27, 2007 - Cruising around the Moon - A Magical All Hallows Eve Part 3

[vital]

WARNING ABOUT DOG TREATS AND SNORKELING!

The first time we went snorkeling it was on Coki Beach on St Thomas. The guys renting the snorkel gear would give you a dog biscuit to feed the fish. Well, these fish are accustomed to eating the treats so they would wait for you to come to them and hold it out. Very cool when you do it right. This one man (idiot) decided he didn't want to feed the fish so he put the dog biscuit in the waist band of his pants (yes, you know what's about to happen). The fish swarmed him, pecked at his pants, sucked on his big ole belly and darted towards that treat. Now, y'all know me pretty well by now. I almost drowned b/c I started laughing at the show I was watching. The poor man (idiot) didn't realize why the fish were "attacking" him and was trying to swim away with the treat still in his pants. Some lady finally came over, grabbed the treat and let it fall to the sand. Of course the fish followed and he was freed from the onslaught of hungry fish. I was full of salt water by then and had to go back to shallow water so I could clear my lungs and start over again . And that, my friends, is the only time I've taken anything to eat with me in the ocean/sea/lake/body of water not a swimming pool. If they only had underwater cameras back then!

 

[kchartsf]

I definitely vote for the first trick or treat grouping list. I think it will be more fun for the kids to be with a group more similar in age.

Have we decided about handing out bags/treats along the way or all at the end?

Just sent a load of stuff to the dry cleaners to get ready to pack. Looking forward to seeing everyone on board. We leave for Orlando three weeks from today!

 

[DreamCruiser100]

I definitely vote for the first trick or treat grouping list. I think it will be more fun for the kids to be with a group more similar in age.

Have we decided about handing out bags/treats along the way or all at the end?

Just sent a load of stuff to the dry cleaners to get ready to pack. Looking forward to seeing everyone on board. We leave for Orlando three weeks from today!

Missed you, Where ya been hiding??? Are you doing MNSSHP on Friday night? I couldn't remember? Have M.E. write if she gets the chance. I think we will hand out small trinkets or coupons along with the puzzle piece and new clue.

 

[DreamCruiser100]

WARNING ABOUT DOG TREATS AND SNORKELING!

The first time we went snorkeling it was on Coki Beach on St Thomas. The guys renting the snorkel gear would give you a dog biscuit to feed the fish. Well, these fish are accustomed to eating the treats so they would wait for you to come to them and hold it out. Very cool when you do it right. This one man (idiot) decided he didn't want to feed the fish so he put the dog biscuit in the waist band of his pants (yes, you know what's about to happen). The fish swarmed him, pecked at his pants, sucked on his big ole belly and darted towards that treat. Now, y'all know me pretty well by now. I almost drowned b/c I started laughing at the show I was watching. The poor man (idiot) didn't realize why the fish were "attacking" him and was trying to swim away with the treat still in his pants. Some lady finally came over, grabbed the treat and let it fall to the sand. Of course the fish followed and he was freed from the onslaught of hungry fish. I was full of salt water by then and had to go back to shallow water so I could clear my lungs and start over again . And that, my friends, is the only time I've taken anything to eat with me in the ocean/sea/lake/body of water not a swimming pool. If they only had underwater cameras back then!

 

[kchartsf]

Hey Pam!

M.E. has been bugging me to write Taylor for three weeks and it has just been CRAZY around our house. I promise, promise that we'll get an email to Taylor this afternoon!

We are not doing MNSSHP because we decided to just stay at the port Friday night after much debate. I honestly think my husband was more disappointed than M.E. was!

I will not put my treats in bags then so we can bag them on the ship or hand stuff out when they gather the pieces!!

 

[DreamCruiser100]

Hey Pam!

M.E. has been bugging me to write Taylor for three weeks and it has just been CRAZY around our house. I promise, promise that we'll get an email to Taylor this afternoon!

We are not doing MNSSHP because we decided to just stay at the port Friday night after much debate. I honestly think my husband was more disappointed than M.E. was!

I will not put my treats in bags then so we can bag them on the ship or hand stuff out when they gather the pieces!!

I so understand the CRAZINESS!! it works both ways LOL, we had My Husbands annual truck show in Daytona last weekend, a dear friends wedding this weekend, his high school reunion the weekend after that, a dinner/conference the weekend after that and then WE CRUISE...Heaven help me get through all this in one piece LOL!!
We'll miss you at MNSSHP, but can't wait to see you at port. Look for Taylor in her lime green shirt, I ripped the ends and beaded it and also used glitter to sparkle up the images, you should be able to spot her VERY Easily

 

[dizzi]

OK, now I feel much better. I read about how some folks pack all these outfits for certain nights, blah, blah, blah and it kinda freaks me out some. Thanks!

YEAH thats me!!!!!!!
But i do this for all of our vacations............
Just cant help myself............

Maybe just for laughs when i figure out how i will post my clothing itenerary!

 

[dizzi]

I definitely vote for the first trick or treat grouping list. I think it will be more fun for the kids to be with a group more similar in age.

Have we decided about handing out bags/treats along the way or all at the end?

Just sent a load of stuff to the dry cleaners to get ready to pack. Looking forward to seeing everyone on board. We leave for Orlando three weeks from today!

I vote for the 1st one also, my 2 kids do best when seperated!!!

 

[dizzi]

I think we will hand out small trinkets or coupons along with the puzzle piece and new clue.

How and when will we gather this stuff together?

 

[dizzi]

okay what do we wear to palo brunch????????????

I know men need jackets.......but women???????

 

[tsoccer5]

OK I did not think that the men needed jackets for brunch? didn't I read somewhere that nice pants and a polo are ok for brunch?
I was thinking a skirt and shirt for me?

okay what do we wear to palo brunch????????????

I know men need jackets.......but women???????

 

[DreamCruiser100]

according to the website, BRUNCH is cruise casual, a nice capri outfit for ladies and dockers and collared shirt for men should be fine. DINNER is dressy, ladies in skirt,dress,pantsuit, men in dress slacks and tie. Of course you'll have those at dinner in formals and tuxes too

 

[dizzi]

I feel like i could possiblly go nuts at this point!!!!!

NExt QUESTION...................

Do you roll or fold you clothes int he suit case...............i am hoping for as little wrinkles as possible!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DreamCruiser100]

I roll them, and bring some wrinkle release, I think I am sending out our things that need it to be pressed it is cheap and will save me major agony. That is one thing I may have in common with you I IRON EVERYTHING, T-shirts, shorts, whatever. It looks like the items are less than $1 a piece to be pressed, well worth it for me

 

[jordgubben]

I’ve always folded things and never had a problem with wrinkling. Just be sure to fold things neatly and you’ll be fine. The one exception is that that I do place my formal dress in a dry cleaner bag prior to folding it.

I seem to be able to fit more in the suitcase when I fold. My husband used to roll (guess that's how you pack when camping in a canoe) and he's even come around to folding...

 

[jordgubben]

A while ago I offered to make name tags for anyone that might be interested in wearing one at the DisMeet. If you would like a name tag, please PM me with you first name(s) and hometown if you would like to include that.

 

[dizzi]

A while ago I offered to make name tags for anyone that might be interested in wearing one at the DisMeet. If you would like a name tag, please PM me with you first name(s) and hometown if you would like to include that.

I want one and i think i already PMed you and i just PMed you again .......an it proablly makes no since!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????

 

[tsoccer5]

Kerry is almost 5 and JT is 6 would it be possible to have them together since I will want to go with their group and I can not say definitely what DH will be doing... though he was willing to be "at" one of the clue locations if needed.

I like this one the best. Kids will get to know other kids their own age.

 

[101DalmFan]

The Ultimate Packing List

Cutting knife

Swiss Army knife

These are a big no-no If you try to bring any kind of knife or multi-purpose tool on-board, it'll be confiscated!

 

[sunsh1ne]

SUNSHINE, I just noticed you work for the YMCA??

MEEE TOOO, small world..

that is cool. I actually work for the disney/ ymcas we are just a preschool. no gym. But it is beautiful and only two years old. I teach the cast members children. It is a great job