*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* - From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 5

[magic123]

To past disney cruisers a mundane question looking at my packing list I seem to have more dresses than I would normally take, does anybody know how many clothes hangers are in the wardrobe or will I need to pack a few.
Also can you share any items that you take to make life easy on board. I seem to have a long list of first aid items and meds, also zip lock bags and insulated mugs for coffee .

But what have I forgotten oh wise ones ?

margaret

 

[auntlynne]

...I have managed to organise the same deal as we had last year on the pre-cruise HRC gathering ... basically we will get the use of a downstairs room for drinks, which we can get at the discounted price of 3 euros for a soda, and 6 euros for a local beer / glass of wine. ...

You just cannot imagine how grateful I am that people like you can organize things like that - those dealings are just so hard. Thank you.

...does anybody know how many clothes hangers are in the wardrobe or will I need to pack a few...

I find they have more than sufficient number; I hang up dresses, pants, tops, jackets, and usually have leftover hangers. I think you could probably ask for more if you needed them. (You probably have about 18-24 hangers in the closet to start).

 

[TotallyAngelic]

To past disney cruisers a mundane question looking at my packing list I seem to have more dresses than I would normally take, does anybody know how many clothes hangers are in the wardrobe or will I need to pack a few.
Also can you share any items that you take to make life easy on board. I seem to have a long list of first aid items and meds, also zip lock bags and insulated mugs for coffee .

But what have I forgotten oh wise ones ?

margaret

If I remember rightly you can ask your stateroom host for some more hangers if you need them. You shouldn't need to pack them

Things to make life easy on board, not sure really ..... I know some people swear by the over the door shoe hanger thing for all your bits and bobs but we never had one or felt we needed one. I am sure other people will have some suggestions for you .

 

[IansGran]

FOR THE CANDY SWAP; PLEASE SIGN UP WITH CHRISTINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've gotten some PM's signing up with me, but as I'm no longer cruising, I'm not the way to go.


As Burnice said, I was/am still reading along as it's a lovely group and nice way to spent some time but am totally kinda lost on the details. Processing any info is still challenging, so be prepared for me to make some weird comments. That and try and have a good time pulling my leg, no time like the present for it to be succesfull! Are there any good upgrades assigned? Less then a month to go and you guys will be sailing already, wow!

Isn't it about time for some like Lynne to almost begin their pre-cuise-travels already????

Anybody start packing yet that isn't leaving within 14 days?


Yep, surprise I'm home. Sorta. It took so long because as usual I ran into the "you don't fit the standard protocol and thus it's all in your head"-arrogance. Not fitting protocols is standard with my condition but that seems to hold little value. On thursday evening I decided to call it quits and run my own show bascially (read; was given the "amnesty" while awaiting the psychiatrist being called in ). Lo and behold, following the path I took previously when getting started with my feedingpump worked once again, just doesn't fit protocol. Within 4 days I was back to both drinking enough AND getting (more) enough calories. Took me until today to get back to my original pumpschedule, but that's less important. Thankfully had an amazing religious worker (and aren't even religious ) who kept me sane and opened my eyes.

My case was dealt with so poorly on all fronts that he also discussed it very carefully with some higher staff and I was given the message to please put my experience in writing, amongst others by the head of the complaints board. Apparently both the "it's in your head"-abuse and lack of proper care in some areas is happening more and more and they're seeing the hospital being damaged but can't really do anything about it because nobody dares to speak up officially. One day I will, but for now all is put into recovering. To be honest; it's been a bit of a challenging time and am still finding out about more and more mistakes being made. Amongst others I dealt with a temporary halfsided paralyses due to untreated low bloodsugars, (still) got very bad vitamine deficiencies that GP and/or hospital didn't pick up on etc. etc. We're trying to get things clear and treated but it's hard work to do so when nobody seems to be able to not make huge mistakes.

Knock on wood the help and aids I'm trying to arrange isn't too overly expensive. If that's the case, I'm planning on hitting WDW in december 2011. Plans were 1st-22nd but looks like it'll be 5th-22nd. If so and anybody else will be there; would love to see if we can arrange a mini-meet.


Burnice; you are a doll! Read the PM and will reply tomorrow I think. Keep thinking I'm all that, but just reading let alone go "I can dive into our thread again now I'm back home" is a bit more work than expected.

I'm sorry to hear of your experiences! I don't know any background, but it sounds like you've been given the royal run-around. Come dec we'd love to meet you for a mini-reunoin even though we've not had the original one yet. We live in Orlando andWDW is our second home. Take care,be well and keep the pixie dust sprinkling Jean

 

[IansGran]

HI everyone ... some good news re. the Hard Rock pre-cruise gathering

I have managed to organise the same deal as we had last year on the pre-cruise HRC gathering ... basically we will get the use of a downstairs room for drinks, which we can get at the discounted price of 3 euros for a soda, and 6 euros for a local beer / glass of wine.

We need to meet up at 6:30 pm outside of the hard rock and we will have wristbands given to us for the reduced drink prices.

I also need to know how many people are planning on eating their evening meal at the Hard Rock, so I can let them know how many tables to set up for dining.

So could you please let me know if you plan to eat there. Thank you

Sarah xx

How could I have left you off my 'thanks' list yesterday SORRY and yes, Charlie and I will probably eat there,too. jean

 

[liesbeth1012]

HI everyone ... some good news re. the Hard Rock pre-cruise gathering

I have managed to organise the same deal as we had last year on the pre-cruise HRC gathering ... basically we will get the use of a downstairs room for drinks, which we can get at the discounted price of 3 euros for a soda, and 6 euros for a local beer / glass of wine.

We need to meet up at 6:30 pm outside of the hard rock and we will have wristbands given to us for the reduced drink prices.

I also need to know how many people are planning on eating their evening meal at the Hard Rock, so I can let them know how many tables to set up for dining.

So could you please let me know if you plan to eat there. Thank you

Sarah xx

Thanks for organizing. We stay for dinner. I pm you.

 

[Chris&Jeremy]

Pls count in two for Tojam (Waiting on the shirt as we speak!)

Speaking of which - they went out via Priority Mail yesterday - I think most of them should arrive tomorrow. Farther distances (California/Georgia) may be Saturday or Monday.

 

[Chris&Jeremy]

Auntlynne:

Tried to send this to you via PM but it said your box was full.

Jeremy and I were going to bow out of the group 2 brunch and just go ahead and try to get a single reservation once aboard. If we get it great, if not, no big deal.

If there are two takers that are interested in our spots in brunch group 2, please let AuntLynne know. I don't believe that she had gotten confirmation from DCL on a date yet.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[auntlynne]

...

Tried to send this to you via PM but it said your box was full.

I hate it when that happens

Jeremy and I were going to bow out of the group 2 brunch and just go ahead and try to get a single reservation once aboard. If we get it great, if not, no big deal....

You just saved my worries; I had let melonz fall through the cracks and this gets her into Group 2. Still leaves one spot, I'll just see who comes along and joins us.

 

[Chris&Jeremy]

You just saved my worries; I had let melonz fall through the cracks and this gets her into Group 2. Still leaves one spot, I'll just see who comes along and joins us.

I just logged into our res and it doesn't show us scheduled for a brunch so I assume they hadn't processed your group request yet.

-Chris

 

[auntlynne]

PALO BRUNCH BUNCH (GROUP #2)

Confirmation email received today (whew!) We are brunching on

September 15 at 10:30 am - don't be too early; they won't be open. If you are late, just tell them you are with the group in the private dining room.

Your dining

Karen ... Pixie Dust for Me!
Lynne ... auntlynne
Susan L & Victoria ... sue l (and sister)
Margaret & Norman ... magic123 and grumpy1234(?)
Laura ... Goofy Adpi
Kimberly ... Berries97
Evelyn Wingo ... fly4free2
Taina ... sinnika
Joanna & Lisa ... STLUCIELADY (and daughter)
Melanie ... melonz

 

[hazelandannie]

You just saved my worries; I had let melonz fall through the cracks and this gets her into Group 2. Still leaves one spot, I'll just see who comes along and joins us.

I need to ask a huge favour to see if we can swap from brunch group 1 to 2 so that we can do the tea on the 13th. If anyone in group 2 would like to swap?

 

[auntlynne]

I just logged into our res and it doesn't show us scheduled for a brunch so I assume they hadn't processed your group request yet.

-Chris

I'm not sure it ever does on the group one. I have to reconfirm the group reservation in Rockin' Bar D (food services) when I get onboard. At that time, I'll be dropping your names and adding Melanie's to the list (I will try to get this done by email ahead of time if they will handle it, though, so you can get your reservations set).

 

[melonz]

PALO BRUNCH BUNCH (GROUP #2)

Confirmation email received today (whew!) We are brunching on

September 15 at 10:30 am - don't be too early; they won't be open. If you are late, just tell them you are with the group in the private dining room.

Your dining

Karen ... Pixie Dust for Me!
Lynne ... auntlynne
Susan L & Victoria ... sue l (and sister)
Margaret & Norman ... magic123 and grumpy1234(?)
Laura ... Goofy Adpi
Kimberly ... Berries97
Evelyn Wingo ... fly4free2
Taina ... sinnika
Joanna & Lisa ... STLUCIELADY (and daughter)
Melanie ... melonz

Woopee. Thanks so much Lynne

 

[melonz]

You just saved my worries; I had let melonz fall through the cracks and this gets her into Group 2. Still leaves one spot, I'll just see who comes along and joins us.

Woopee. Thanks so much Lynne

 

[Tod&Copper]

Ihaven't heard that term in years! What a joy1 My Gran used to call me "a right wee blether" The memories just came rolling in. We're from Ayrshire but my Uncle had a brother in Inverness - Frank Hill. He used to say whenever the post card sales dropped off, ther would be a sighting of Nessie. Still the same? Jean

Jean, you are not going to believe this, no wonder you love my terminology, I am from Ayrshire too I'm from Kilmarnock - where are you from? I'm an Ayrshire lass too

I only moved up north as my DH was in the RAF up here for 20 years, so Inverness is my second home

Yes, it's still the same, every 5 years or so a fake sighting of Nessie comes out of the woodwork

 

[giraffe104]

I'm going to be the single party pooper about the FEs... I'm not sure I can get more material for a 21st cabin, but let me know what the verdict is! Glad they do want to join though

 

[karentan]

hi everyone, just checking in before heading to bed

jacqueline, so glad to hear you're out of hospital now, wish you all the best for a speedy recovery

yay to all the group brunches, glad you all got your reservations approved

can't wait to meet all the kent dis-ers tomorrow night

can't think of anything else, my brain is fried and i can't really concentrate right now. going to finish the (well needed) glass of baileys, and head to bed, its been a bad day and a tough one at work and i just want it to be over.
oh and please keep gary's dad in your thoughts, gary's had to head up to glasgow as the visiting hospice nurse thinks his dad's only got days left, his mum has signed the DNR and they're withdrawing his meds. (hence the "really bad day" comment)

 

[karentan]

I'm going to be the single party pooper about the FEs... I'm not sure I can get more material for a 21st cabin, but let me know what the verdict is! Glad they do want to join though

same here, i can buy something else, but it wont be the same as the rest of my FE gifts

 

[Chirpee]

can't think of anything else, my brain is fried and i can't really concentrate right now. going to finish the (well needed) glass of baileys, and head to bed, its been a bad day and a tough one at work and i just want it to be over.
oh and please keep gary's dad in your thoughts, gary's had to head up to glasgow as the visiting hospice nurse thinks his dad's only got days left, his mum has signed the DNR and they're withdrawing his meds. (hence the "really bad day" comment)

So sorry to hear this, Karen; will be thinking of all of you