Roll call for the 10/23/2004 Western Magic. Who's with us?

[Mom2Princesses]

Regarding packing, I am just starting to lay it all out. Yesterday I got those plastic bags that you can suck all the air out of at Target. I figured they would help me organize the girls clothes (of course, we finally have summer here in Michigan now that the kids are back in school!).


I myself start back in school 9/27 so I need to get a lot done before then. Plus, we camp for 3 out of the next 4 weekends. I will be a busy gal the next few weeks!

Another Target find: small (.5 oz!) Purell Hand Sanitizer (type that does not need water) on a bungee cord to loop on your shorts, purse, etc! I thought that would be good for the kids, really don't want any sick children on the cruise! Also, I got hand sanitizer wipes, too!

 

[abitjaded]

Hey Nancy, I got some of those Purell thingies at Target, too. Add a large Purell just to refill them, though. They will only do a couple degerms a bottle. Try to find the Target brand that does not have a pump dispenser, packs better. I am organizing a spot in the closet for cruise stuff. Hung the Duct tape roll over the hanger with my formal! Another past cruiser had a good idea, just get the large (and much cheaper) ziplock bags and pack a pair of shorts, socks, undies and a tee in each. That way the kids only need to grab the baggie of the day to get dressed. You can stick a straw in the corner with the bag nearly zipped closed and suck the air out, then finish the last corner seal.

Carla

 

[Mom2Princesses]

Ohhh Carla -- We are good!

I am also using Ziplocks for my youngest DDs clothes, but the older one's stuff is getting kind of big -- I don't want everything wrinkled up (I don't iron at home and I sure as heck don't iron on vacation!). Thanks for the tip on using the straw -- I never heard that one!

Do they make larger than 1 gallon ziplocs?

I have the refill, too, for the Purell.

Realistically, is just one sweater enough for us in late October? I don't want to overpack on sweaters and jackets and stuff. I am thinking I will bring their little white sweaters and call it a day!

What about pants and capris for kids? Maybe 2 or 3 each? My little one is ALWAYS cold -- she's such a little thing!

 

[DudetteTwo]

Getting really excited. Cancelled Ron Jon stay before the cruise since rumor has it that it was heavily damaged. We are now going to DISNEY WORLD. Yeah! Staying at All Star Movies Thursday & Friday & going to MNSSHP on Friday. I can't wait.

HURRICANE JEANNE is coming but I hope she behaves herself.

I want my Doc's now!

Have a great day & weekend. Off to Disney Dudette 3's daughter's wedding tomorrow. Pray for sun . Toodles JEANNE

 

[BeanoC]

Jeanne, We'll be at MNSSHP on Friday, too. There will be 10 of us, all in obnoxious matching t-shirts. I am only telling you so you'll recognize who to avoid!

We usually have our suitcases laid out for a week or 2 prior to the cruise, but we don't trust our new puppies... they'd probably crawl in there and, well...'nuf said?

The next thing on my agenda is to confirm all my ressies by phone, and print out confirmations as well. Airlines, resort, transportation, Capt. Marvins, etc. Gotta get all my ducks in a row!

One month to go...




'Beano'

 

[DudetteTwo]

BEANO: I am a "doggie person". What kind of puppies are running around in your house? I have a Siberian Husky now named Dodger who is absolutely wonderful but my old lady dog Kira (who is waiting at the rainbow bridge) used to pack her bone if I had my suitcase open! Will be looking for you on Friday. What kind of t-shirts are you wearing? You're not getting DRESSED-UP?

Toodles JEANNE

 

[abitjaded]

Originally posted by Mom2Princesses
Realistically, is just one sweater enough for us in late October? I don't want to overpack on sweaters and jackets and stuff. I am thinking I will bring their little white sweaters and call it a day!

ONE SWEATER and WHITE???? Oh, that's right they are girls. Maybe something for rain? I also pack a small mister bottle. If stuff is wrinkled, put it on a hanger, mist with water then shake hard. My standard method for dealing with just about all our laundry. My mom often washes and dries then pulls out the heaps and chucks it by the dryer.

Carla

 

[Denine]

Hi to Kamy, Tim & Beano.

I was wondering how Kamy & Tim have been with their move to Florida and the hurricanes? I hope you all are well.

We are moved into our new home, still here in Ohio. We have been here 1 week.

Kaleigh will be 2 next Saturday. I can't believe it.

We will try to warn the crew on the 10-16 cruise that you guys are coming and to have enough beer!

 

[DMoss3377]

Hey guys!

Well, my first week back to work is over now, and I survived, even with Ivan coming through.

We didn't get hit too hard, mostly rain. There was lots of flooding, but luckily not where we are. Stayed mostly west of us. But we still have quite a bit of debris to take care of. Hopefully that's the last of it for this season.

Everyday I've come home I've been searching the bushes and every nook and cranny they delivery man would possibly leave my docs...don't want to miss them! Hopefully he comes when I'm here...don't want to scare him to death when I come racing to the door, but I want those docs. LOL

I haven't started packing yet...I'm usually pretty organized and a somewhat obsessive planner...so I make a list first...then pack from the list.

As for doggie talk...my DH and I have decided to go ahead and get a new puppy. We had thought we'd never get another dog after our sweetie passed away in May, but our other dog is definitly lonely for the companionship and so are we. It's great having one dog, but there's nothing like having 2. So we've started looking. We probably won't bring one home until after the cruise...no reason to stick someone with watching our current dog and a new puppy (potty training).

Really looking forward to this whole trip...we're doing MNSSHP with Beano's crew before the cruise, then the cruise...then back to WDW for a few days. Can't wait!!!

Well, have a nice weekend!

 

[BeanoC]

Jeanne - We have 2 new additions to the family:

A 'Yorkiepoo' named Molly, which is a cross breed between a yorkie and toy poodle. (That is basically an expensive description of a mutt!!) But Molly is the sweetest thing in the world and DW LOVES her to pieces... so that's good enough!

My baby is a ultra blonde Golden Retriever named Bridget, and she is indeed my shadow. She jumps in my truck and goes to work with me, follows me around all day, then comes home and terrorizes Molly!

They are both sweeties and we are blessed to have them.


As for our t-shirts at MNSSHP, I still honestly don't know!

I expect we will have bright orange t-shirts like last year, but beyond that we still have no clue. Just look for 10 really loud, strange, excited goofballs running around Main Street, and that's us. Then pretend you don't know us, and you'll be fine.



'Beano'

 

[RonnieJo66]

Hi Everyone!!

What were we doing on page 2??!! That'll never do!!!!

Enjoyed a nice quiet weekend, although we had unusual weather. Much cooler than normal.

As of tomorrow, we are at 1 month from the day we leave (we are leaving a few days ahead of the cruise) WOOHOO

Where's my docs man!!!!

I figure we''l most likely get to Key West, but after that, who knows!!! Mystery spots are just fine by me.

Hope everyone enjoyed a nice weekend.

Smiles,


RonnieJo

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I haven't actually literally started packing, but I do know every outfit I am going to pack along with shoes and swimsuits!! I have way too many swimsuits and I am sure I will only wear 4 of them, but am thinking I need 5 just in case! I am trying to talk myself into not packing so many flip flops too!! I need room to pack my souveniers.

As for the tiarra, I tried it on and it looked funny so I returned it. Maybe I can find another one that will work for me.

 

[pdarrah]

I have a question for everyone. Would you like to have anything about the various "meets" that are planned put on our little website?

So far, I think, there has been mention of meeting on deck 10 for the sail-away, a wine party, and a meet for a photograph of all the black glove and/or tiara ladies. There may be others, but we are now at nearly 60 pages and I definitely don't have time to go back and read it all!

Should we have a page on the website that shows some or all of these various meetings? (Maybe just some if there are any that are "by invitation only") Since this is my first DCL cruise and I've only been on the DISBoard since June, I'm not sure how these things are done here....

If we want to add these to the website, then please post details of when/where or email them to me and I'll get them online.

Happy Monday everyone!

Pamela

P.S. I have "set aside" all of Darrah's clothes for the cruise, and like Heidi, I have a mental list of all my outfits (but I only own 2 swimsuits!) There is also a box in my closet that I have been throwing all the little stuff into (underwater cameras, new coloring books for the airplane flight, etc.) So, although I haven't REALLY started packing, I sort of have!!!

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Well it looks we are officially not going to Grand Cayman I am so sad because this was the only port that I was looking forward to going to, (besides Castaway Cay). We are going to Costa Maya, but I am not a big Mexico fan so I am disappointed. Everytime I have been to Mexico, it just hasn't impressed me like Grand Cayman. Don't get me wrong, I am excited to get on the ship and I know it's no ones fault, I just really wanted my mom and dad to see how beautiful Grand Cayman is and how friendly the people are there. I still will be happy no matter what, just disappointed for the time being!!! I am sure when I see the ship I will forget all about it.

Anyone up for horseback riding in Costa Maya?

 

[pdarrah]

I have just added a few links for Costa Maya to the website. I'll add more when I have a few more minutes.

Heidi - I am pretty disappointed also, but after reading some details about Grand Cayman I didn't have much hope... Darrah (my DS5) is really disappointed about the snorkeling (and the stingrays).

Pamela

 

[tchrmom]

Knowing that we might go there, makes me wish that I had not thrown out the big article on it a few weeks ago, in the travel section of our Sunday paper!



Oh well...........who would have thought!

We're getting excited about our Disney weekend, here!
Kelly's state qualifier was yesterday......We're so proud.......overall 2nd place!!!!!! (forgive the proud mom, boasting about her little gymnist) So......... we're ready for a relaxing weekend!

No docs here yet......................

Fran

 

[skylynx]

Hi, Everyone

Well, I'm a little disappointed about missing Cayman and a chance to show John my friend's beach house and all my old haunts on the north side (that of course, assumes the house is still there) :-( I haven't heard yet how it fared. Still, I'm sure the Caymanians have their hands full pulling their lives and property back together and it is only polite to not visit and expect hospitality when they're in crisis mode. Where the heck is Costa Maya?

Pamela...great idea about firming up meeting times and places, lest we let these wonderful opportunities for group misbehavior go astray. I think we'd planned to meet on deck 10, portside right after the lifeboat drill for the sailaway party get together. We'll be wearing our lime green Disboard t-shirts for easier identification. That's about as good a spot as I can think of to watch the sailaway party and also be able to take a few steps and lean over the railing to wave at the terminal ladies in their big Mickey Gloves. Plus from the portside, you get to wave at all the people in the restaurants who come to watch the ships leave.

Maybe a dress up diva (black glove/tiara optional) photo would be best scheduled on formal night ten to fifteen minutes before the late dining setting. That should allow those with first seating to finish without rushing, and those on second seating just need to show up a few minutes early. We could meet in the atrium by the big staircases, as that seems to be the most glamorous and spacious spot I can think of with stairs to spread our beauty over. If anyone else has any other or better ideas for places/times to meet that are good for everyone, please feel free to offer them! We're bound to be on different dining rotations, but the atrium is so central it might be the least difficult place for everyone to get to and leave from! Suggestions, anyone else?

 

[RonnieJo66]

Tchrmom: Hey Fran..... just wanted to see how long it was gonna take you before you finally put a picture on our cruise page! LOL!!!! It has said picture coming soon for like, ummmm, awhile!!!! JUST KIDDING.....gotta occupy myself while waiting for my docs!!

GIMME GIMME GIMME

Congrats to Kelly over her outstanding showing!!!

Can't wait to cruise

Smiles,

RonnieJo

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Fran - congratulate Kelly for us. 2nd place, that is really good!!!

Pamela - my sister is sad about not being able to swim with the stingrays also. Her and her DH are going on the Western cruise Oct. 9. I have a beautiful picture of Grand Cayman, and it was fun to be tendered in. The reef was unbelievably awesome there. Oh well time to get over it and do some research for Costa Maya!!!

 

[jenmack]

Hi everyone!

It's been awhile since I posted, so I just wanted to stop & say Hi. I'm with Heidi. I'm sad too, that we aren't stopping @ GC, but then what can we do?

I justed wanted to say thanks to Pamela for posting the Costa Maya links. They have helped.

Congrat's Fran, to your daughter Kelly. That's pretty awesome!


Anyhoo, getting even more excited!!!
Waiting for those docs........................................