Roll call for March 16th

[iluvorlando]

Trying again to bump us up. If you get a notification, try to post. I get the email notifcation.

Hope this works this time!

 

[tecdavidt]

One week before we leave. Panic mode has set in. I got the shoes for my 9 yr old daughter, her feet our now bigger than mine!yikes. Then I though I'd better check out her clothes to make sure they still fit since what she has worn all winter is the same size as her summer clothes. The summer clothes do not fit. PANIC TIME. I have ordered new clothes with the fastest delivery possible from Lands End. My problem is that she is 5' 2" but a chunky little girl figure. I needed elastic waist in the shorts and that is hard to find. Oh I do hope she starts growing up so she thins down some. We will go over to JCPenney's petite department and check it out as soon as possible. Dis meet is 12:30 Sunday at the Promenade Bar right? Kathy

 

[iluvorlando]

Kathy,

I just love lands end. They really get the stuff to you quickly. I was able to find my DD's tons of stuff there. That is where I got their beach shoes and cover ups. Plus you should see how many of my preschoolers have lands end diaper bags!

Yes, Dis Meet 12:30 Sunday promenade lounge. I don't have any lime green paper. Any one else? (To make a sign) I will have lime green ribbon on!

 

[VondaP]

Kathy,

Don't feel bad, my 8 year old is 5' 1" and weighs over 100 pounds. She wears a ladies' size 8.5 shoe. I have the hardest time finding clothes for her also. None of her summer clothes fit her either, so she's wearing mine. She is teased at school because of her size, it breaks my heart to see her hurt.

My father is 6' 7", so the chances of her being 6" are definitely there.

See you all soon,

Vonda

 

[tecdavidt]

VondaP, thank you for the support. Stephanie will enjoy meeting your daughter. She won't feel so out of place because of her size. Her Aunt on her fathers side is 5'10" and on my side I am the shortest at 5' 6". My father is 6' 3" so she could be tall. I also pointed out to her that the pretty models we see in print and on TV are all tall and with large feet!

We had a successful shopping spree. We found clothes at JC Penney petite department. She is happy about her new outfits so that is a plus.

Iluvorlando, I love Lands End and Eddie Bauer for clothes. I don't really do the trendy look, capris on my body, no way. I did capris back when they were called peddle pushers, yes I am old. I also avoid the tight fitting tops and bell bottoms. I did that disco thing the first time around so again I love Lands End and Eddie Bauer. LE also has the only swimsuit that fits my 44 yr old body!

My panic is starting to get better, slowly. Hubby still needs to take his son shopping, he needs clothes really bad. Kathy

 

[VondaP]

Kathy,

I think we are ready. We leave on Wednesday. Thank goodness we have all recovered from the "virus".

I asked Cassadie if she wanted to buy new clothes, I would have gladly taken her. She said that she liked my clothes, go figure! She had a blast trying on all the "new" stuff. I will admit I have quite a bit of clothes that I have never worn and I shop mostly in the juniors dept so I'm guessing my clothes weren't to old looking for her. We did have to buy her some shoes, I wear a boat size 10. I, too, remind my daughter of the benefits of being tall. We joke that if she had small feet she would fall over. My mom was 5'1", but all 4 of my brothers and sisters are fairly tall with me being the shortest at 5' 9".

I picked up some Safe Sea (to ward off sea lice) this week. We did not have any problems last October, but from what I've read the little buggers start in March. My good luck, we would have all ended up with a rash!

C'mon Wednesday!

Vonda

 

[KathyTX]

I've been reading this board for a few weeks while preparing for our 3/16 sailing on the Magic. It's almost here!!

We are Mom, Dad (40ish) and DS8. Looks like we'll be just a few doors away from the Tecdavit gang. We have family in West Des Moines, too. Such a small world (after all..la la la la after all...)

Thanks to everybody for the information you share here. It's sure helping us get excited about the trip.

See you all in a few days!!

Kathy S

 

[chitown]

Three families from Chicago, on board for march 16th magic.
1st time cruise for my family wife and two kids 8 & 11.

MZ

 

[tecdavidt]

OK, I tried to order the Safe Sea stuff for avoiding sea lice and of course sun burn but gee, after I added shipping for 1 bottle $35.00!!! I opted out and to chance it. Maybe I could find it at a Walgreens type of store Friday after we arrrive in Orlando?

Chitown, welcome aboard. We have a DIS meet 12:30 pm Promenade Lounge. Please come and we will get to put faces to the names we use on the board.

KathyTX, welcome! Family in West Des Moines, you will have to tell me where they live since WDM isn't that huge of a town, a little over 45,000. Although we are touching Des Moines and all the the other burbs. We are definitely 40's (try exactly mid 40's and our daughter is 9 so I think your son and she will be in the same Oceaneers Club. I can't remember exactly how they break the ages up. What is your room number?

VondaP, we had the "virus crude" in this household also and thankfully it is now gone. For Sea Safe I thought $35 for one bottle was pricey, so I didn't order but then that was also 2nd day deliver. I took my son shopping today, he has lost a lot of weight this past year and he realized his size 38 shorts were way too big, he now needs size 34. He also needed sandals. This next charge card bill is going to be "ouch" between him and his sister.

We need a list made up with all of us and who has children and their ages. With this crazy midwest weather I really want on the ship now. We have been having colder weather this March than what we had all winter! I am so glad we are flying in a day early.
Kathy

 

[iluvorlando]

Welcome Chitown and KathyTX. If everyone will start giving names I will compile a list. Also, I found some lime green construction paper for a sign, do we need one?

OK - iluvorlando- michele, robert (both 30ish), regan 6, rachel 5
We have early seating and are in 8562.

Kathy, as far as the sea safe goes, I will look tomorrow and let you know. Have to go pick up a few more items for the medicine pack. If Walgreens doesn't have it, I am pretty sure I read that Ron Jon's does.

Only 6 more days!!

 

[Mickey7811]

Would any one going on the March 16 cruise consider getting me two Artist Choice pins from Valentines day.

I was on the cruise and got off last Saturday and they still did not have the Valentines pins.

I could send you a check right away and you would have it to get the pins.

I am a big collector and aside from being sick my entire cruise - bronchitis - they did not have the pins.

Be prepared for the doctor visit - no insurance accepted - almost $200 - most expensive excursion on the ship - lol.

Darlene

 

[iluvorlando]

Darlene,

Sure, do you know how much they would be and what they look like? I would hate for you to send a check and them not have them, so how bout I look and if they do you can send me a check then? If they don't, then you wouldn't have to worry about the check getting back to you.

BTW, sorry you were sick. I will have to remember to tell my husband to call his insurance to find out what they cover. Do you happen to remember what movies were playing?

Michele

 

[tecdavidt]

For us it is Dave, Kathy, Ryan 18, David Jr. 18, Stephanie 9. We are suppose to have early dining and rooms 6120 & 6122. We will be flying in Friday and we will stay overnight at the Airport Hyatt. We are looking forword to meeting everyone on Sunday.

Iluvorlando, were is Ron Jon's located? Kathy

 

[iluvorlando]

Ron Jons is in Cocoa Beach. Very large has everything type surf shop. Open 24 hours a day. I will let you know later today if walgreens has it.

 

[nearlychildless]

nearlychildless -Tom and Susan (50 +) Bailey(female 15)- we have the 2nd seating and are in 2088.

 

[VondaP]

There are 4 of us. Me 35ish, dds 15, 9, & 8. We are in 5516.

Vonda

 

[iluvorlando]

Kathy, no luck at Walgreens for the Safe Sea. I guess Ron Jons will be your best bet.

Only 5 more days!

 

[KathyTX]

We are Kathy, Tom and Andrew(8). We have stateroom 6096, and we are getting EXCITED!

Although we're down south in Texas, we've been getting the chilly weather, too. We are definitely ready for that warm Caribbean sunshine, and foo-foo drinks with umbrellas and silly names.

Kathy, my hubby grew up in Chariton. His sister works for the City of WDM, his brother and family live in WDM on Aspen, and his other brother and family are in Johnston. As small as WDM is, you could probably yell at them from your yard!

 

[iluvorlando]

Vonda - what are the names of your DD's?

I will let everyone know when I have the list done.

I hope this isn't a bad sign, I feel yucky today. Congested, and chills. Well if I am getting sick, better now then on Saturday!

 

[tecdavidt]

I lost my post! Then it posted twice. Kathy