Roll call for March 16th

[Lisa L from MI]

We are doing the Golden Eagle Catamaran and then we are doing St Thomas on our own. Renting a car and finding a good beach.
We got our docs, I believe, about Feb 7. The Fed Ex man left a note at MIL's too. They were on vacation but SIL went and picked them up.

MIL is coming Thursday (was going to today but DD #2....is sick w/ear infection and fever) to take me and the girls shopping for some clothes for the trip.

**....She just called and is coming today too to take DD#1 shopping and will take me and DD#2 thursday.

We are just soooo EXCITED!!!!!!!!

 

[iluvorlando]

Vonda,
I think I was referring to the Atlantis sub. Now I'm going to have to go home and check.

Lisa,
What time are you doing the catamaran? am or pm? Shopping is so fun. I took DD Saturday, it was a lot of fun. Now if I could only find clothes for me!

 

[tecdavidt]

iluvorlando, The Atlantis Sub. is in St. Thomas (and Cozumel for the western) and The Atlantis Hotel is in Nassau. They are not related to each other. The names are confusing.

I wouldn't mind doing the Catamaran but I doubt if I could talk my family into it. They like to jet ski (we own one) so they rent the jet ski or wave runners and have a blast surfer with a jet ski. Kathy

 

[nearlychildless]

This is our first cruise. There will be me, DH and DD 15. Any tips on traveling with a teenager?

 

[Lisa L from MI]

Iluvorlando........we are doing the morning one......NOT by MY choice......I would have rather done the afternoon one.....BUT I got outvoted!!

 

[iluvorlando]

nearlychildless - welcome to the crew. I don't have any teenagers, but from reading this board there is a place called common areas that is reserved just for the teens. I think that would be cool.

lisa-I havent talked to my husband, but I was thinking the am would be better, more time for shopping!

 

[VondaP]

nearlychildless,

I have a 15 year old dd cruising.

Vonda

 

[iluvorlando]

Lisa-how is dd's ear infection? were you able to go shopping? I am having such problems finding things for me, plus I need a casual wardrobe for a new job I start on March 5th. AAGGH!!
Do you already have the catamaran booked? We still cant make up our minds!

Is anyone ordering from Magical Treasures or Shirley?

Only 22 more days!

 

[iluvorlando]

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[iluvorlando]

Found us buried on page 5!

Only 19 more days!!!!!!!!!!

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[VondaP]

glad you found us. I had searched put couldn't find the post.

Vonda

I am packed and ready to go!!!

 

[iluvorlando]

No Way!!! I have not even started to think about packing! Well, I have but DD b-day is this weekend, so my mom and dad are going to be using the "cruise room". Next week for sure!

 

[VondaP]

Ok, I'll fess up. I'm not actually packed in a suitcase, but our clothes are all together hanging nicely in the closet. I have a box on the floor with the iother tems I'll be taking.

Vonda - who will not pack as much darned clothes as I did our first cruise!

 

[iluvorlando]

Vonda,

I knew it was too good to be true, especially since you have a 15 year old. All girls, right? My six year old tells me "that's not cool enough mommy." I am only dreading the upcoming teen age years!

So, in an effort to control our packing, what did you take that you didn't need and what didn't you have?

I have become really obsessive lately, even doing a spread sheet!
It will be even worse the 2 weeks before the cruise, because I will be off the weekends and Monday and Wednesday! LOL

 

[VondaP]

We packed entirely to much clothes. I had nice short sets for everyone for every day. We never touched them, we lived in swimsuit cover ups, short sundresses and a couple of shorts. We used the over the door holder and it was very helpful. We brought an extension cord and used it quite a bit. We did not bring any air freshener and this time will take a small bottle from BBW. The bathroom started getting a little "ripe". I will also bring a small lighted alarm clock. Couldn't stand not knowing what time it was. We also packed way to many shoes.

I stressed so much prior to the cruise that I really felt after all was over and done with that I didn't enjoy myself as much as I could have. I was able to get Palos for brunch and dinner and a massage for DH. It wasn't as tough as I thought it would be. I did arrive earlier than the stated times to get in line. What I didn't like about it was leaving my family having lunch. This trip since DH will not be with us, I am not worrying about the ressie scramble. We will take everything slow and easy. I am determined to enjoy this trip more than the last.

Vonda

 

[iluvorlando]

Great tips, Vonda. I really want to do the surial bath and Palo's, and try to get DH a massage, he deserves it! I do feel a little stressed about everything, ressie scramble and registering the kids for the clubs, what dining rotation we will have and when should we plan Palo's. I guess since this is our first, I want everything to be perfect. Just need to go with the flow!

 

[VondaP]

In planning Palos ressies and the spa. I had an index card that I had prepared at home. It showed what times I would chose for dinner, brunch and the spa based on the dining rotation we got.

We ended up with PLAPLAP and I just used the times that I had listed for that rotation. It worked out great. I actually had other passengers use my times based on their rotation. I made sure that I did not miss any formal nights or tropical night.

Hope this helps,

Vonda

 

[iluvorlando]

Ok, Vonda, would you be willing to share what night you would plan to go Palo's for each rotation? I have a little code sheet, but still can't figure it out. With younger children, I think we may end up with ALP rotation, but what if we have PLA or LAP? Isn't Lumieres the restuarant that requires a jacket? Ugh! I would really not like that rotation.

BTW- WHERE IS EVERYONE ELSE?

Come out come out wherever you are!

 

[iluvorlando]

Ok, Vonda, would you be willing to share what night you would plan to go Palo's for each rotation? I have a little code sheet, but still can't figure it out. With younger children, I think we may end up with ALP rotation, but what if we have PLA or LAP? Isn't Lumieres the restuarant that requires a jacket? Ugh! I would really not like that rotation.

BTW- WHERE IS EVERYONE ELSE?

Come out come out wherever you are! LOL

 

[VondaP]

I know I have the card someplace. I will look and get back. It also depends on what night you want to miss in your rotation. We did not want to miss either of the 2 formals or Tropical night. My times and dates were based on that. Let me know what you want to miss.

Vonda