Roll call for March 16th

[jgeurin]

We are a family of 4 from Tulsa. Kids are 16 and 13. My 16 yo is a little apprehensive about the focus of kids activities being too juvenile for her, so she is looking forward to meeting others her age. We will be there at 12:30!

Jim

 

[tecdavidt]

I see it finally posted so now I am confused. Boards must be acting up once again. Ah, growing pains. kathy

 

[tecdavidt]

I am trying this again. I posted and my post got lost, by a note saying the server is too busy at the moment.

We are back after visiting our boat up in winter storage in Okoboji IA. This arctic blast is horrible. I thought about the cruisers coming from the Plains states and Mid West who might be missing their cruise.

In just 2 weeks we will be at our first day at sea. That thought will help warm me up. Also good news, my dear husband cancelled his business trip this coming week so he will be home to help get prepared for our cruise . Kathy

 

[iluvorlando]

Jim, welcome to the crew. We look forward to meeting you sunday.

Well, we lucked out at SuperTarget today with sandals and water shoes, which is great because we saved about $25 per water shoe.

I am converting the guest room to the packing room.

Kathy, the weather is just frightful. Is it supposed to warm up any time soon? You are coming in the day before, right? The weather hasnt been too cold, since last week, just cloudy and rainy. Yuk!

I am trying to decide between Bonine and Dramamine. What do you think?

Ah, to be at sea

 

[VondaP]

anyone know who our captain will be?

Vonda

 

[iluvorlando]

Good question Vonda. I haven't heard anything lately. Might want to post that as a separate question.

 

[lilboyblue]

Only 12 more days! Just checking in with everybody on March 16 Magic.

I would suggest Bonine instead of dramamine. Dramamine causes more drowsiness. Also, you can ask your pharmacy to order meclizine tablets (this is the generic name of the medication in Bonine). The meclizine tablets are usually much cheaper.

Well, back to packing and organizing.

 

[tecdavidt]

Iluvorando, yes we always fly in one day early. Just can't chance having delays and missing the ship. We had it happen once on Dave's first Carnival cruise! He was only on the ship 2 nights instead of 3 but he did get him hooked on cruising. The weather is suppose to warm up to middle 40's tomorrow but still bitter cold today. Oh well, we really had only 1 week before this of bitter cold and only one major snow storm. Not bad considering last year was the winter from *ell.

For seasickness we always bring Bonine but we have not had to use it. I guess being on so many cruises and owning a boat helps our sea legs. We have a 34' cabin cruiser Sea Ray. It really helps relieve the post cruise depression that hits all of us. We just spend weekends on our boat. We named it Caribbean Dream'n III. I can hear the music now. 10 days and counting down. Kathy

 

[jgeurin]

Just purchased meclizine over the counter under the brand name Dramamine II. It is probably widely available. Any tips on the best snorkling opportunities on this trip?

Jim

 

[nearlychildless]

Jim, my dd15 is looking forward to meeting your daughter 16. What dinner seating did you request?

 

[tecdavidt]

Well people, just read the post that we have to get up early once again at St. Thomas for immigration! I would rather get a toddler up early than a teenager. This should be interesting. We all have to get up and go through even if we don't get off the ship. At least we don't have to shower and dress before we go; some people just go down in their PJ's. Oh dear. Kathy

 

[iluvorlando]

Only 10 more days....

Between my computer acting up and not being able to get on, I haven't really been able to figure out what is going on.

We really have to get up again at St. Thomas? I thought they had discontinued that? What a bummer.

Kathy-are you staying here in Orlando or at the port?

Vonda-did you see that Captain Hans is on the Magic again?

 

[VondaP]

Captain Hans is great! Rats on getting up early for immigration. We had to do that last October and it was not fun. It didn't take long, just a drag to have to get up that early on vacation! I went down in my pjs. I was not the only one.


We leave for Orlando on the 13th. Going to spend 2 days at the Hard Rock Hotel before the cruise. I can hardly wait. Me and 3 girls, what an experience this is going to be.

Iwill be wearing my lime green ribbon!

Vonda

12:30 Sunday - Promenade?

 

[iluvorlando]

Vonda-have fun at HRH. I have heard really great things about it. Are you planning on doing IOA? or Universal? Islands is absolutely great (from what I hear, with two little ones it would be hard to do Dueling Dragons or the others).

So, does someone want to volunteer to do a sign for Sunday?

What time is everyone planning on arriving at the port? We will probably be there around 11ish.

 

[VondaP]

mab,

We are doing both IOA and US. We stayed there October before our cruise. The hotel is awesome!

When you all were filling out your docs what did you check on the Bahamas Immigration for visiting? It asks for a signature, do my minor children sign or do I sign for them? I can't remember what I did last cruise.

Thanks,

Vonda

 

[Lisa L from MI]

OMG!!! We leave this Saturday!!! Actually, we are spending the night at the airport hotel here near Detroit on Friday night!!! I have the kids clothes in order and just one of them "semi" packed!! I think I better get going!! Have all my "tioletries" done too. Actually bought another suitcase yesterday while shopping.....It's a 20inch on rollers...regular 139.99.....got it for 35.99 at Kohls....just couldn't pass it up.

Where did someone read that we have to get up at St Thomas for immigration again??!!?? Sure hope that's not true!!!

Still up in the air about doing the 5 Star in St John. We are booked for it with the rest of the family....but thinking of just doing something on our own since we are already doing the Golden Eagle in St Maarten.......Any opinions?????

We are taking TTC to the port......hopefully will be there around 11ish.

 

[iluvorlando]

Vonda- I think if your kids are minors, you sign.

Lisa- as far as St Thomas goes, I am leaning towards Coki beach/coral world. Then we can just hang out and go shopping. I forget who has the better deals, St Thomas or St Martin. Also, which port is it that has the tshirts that change in the sun? I am thinking of getting some early Christmas shopping done.

Only 9 more days! I'm sure it will go quickly!

 

[Lisa L from MI]

MIL just got back from St Thomas.......she bought those changing color t-shirts for everyone. Havent tried them yet. Heard St Maarten is a place for better deals.

 

[iluvorlando]

Lisa - there was an earlier thread about the change in St Thomas. What a bummer. I hope you have a safe trip down.

Also, just found another cruiser, Liza. Hopefully she will join us for the dis meet.

Only 8 more days

 

[iluvorlando]

That was weird. My post didn't bump us back to the first page. Trying again!

Michele