*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* - From Spain to Space Mountain - Part 6

[granmaz]

I am so stressed and anxious right now .... but not about this cruise. Tomorrow my DD is leaving WDW at the end of her College Progamme ( yes .. that went quick !! ) and flying across the USA to Seattle via Detroit. I booked her flight a few days ago and sent her the E-ticket plus info relating to baggage costs, check in times, layover times etc. Since then I have heard nothing from her and don't know if she has got the E-ticket in her email, she hasn't been on Facebook etc either. I imagine she is just busy packing up and finishing her last shifts etc, but I am just so anxious that she gets safely to Seattle. She has never done anything like thsi completely on her own, as when she flew out to USA she was with a group and on a direct flight. I can't even think about the cruise this evening or anything else for that matter and I certainly won't sleep well tonight. Being a parent can be really hard sometimes

Aaaw Sarah it is so hard and I would be just the same as you. At Taryn's age they just don't realise parents are worrying and get taken up with the here and now and no doubt she is busy saying goodbyes and packing. I hope she does send a little message somehow to ease your concerns.

 

[hazelandannie]

I would absolutely love to have a genuine Pooh Stick Thank you so much for thinking of it. Will it be ok to pay you in US dollars on board ship? (#7129)

Honestly Karen you don't need to pay us it will be fun to have a reason to go there and do a collection!


Good to know that the thread will continue after the cruise. I have a feeling there will be a large void after we all get home!

Thanks for the Internet tips. I've seen the link on page 1 a ton of times but never registered what it was


Today we get to our Single Digit dance

Have good day everyone

 

[squitty]

That's why I haven't sign up..... I don't wear Pj's and I have enough issues with people thinking i'm going to be strolling around the ship naked!

Claire, you could just wear a pair of shorts and t'shirt

 

[Pinky166]

Claire, you could just wear a pair of shorts and t'shirt

Yeah I thought that but felt bad as you will all be going in your pj's, i'll check the first page.

 

[auntlynne]

Claire, my pjs are lounge pants and a white t-shirt. Makes for a dull photo, but that's what it is.

 

[Pinky166]

Claire, my pjs are lounge pants and a white t-shirt. Makes for a dull photo, but that's what it is.

Ok, i'll speak with DH and see if he wants to come, I may not tell him how early it is....

 

[Tod&Copper]

Yeah I thought that but felt bad as you will all be going in your pj's, i'll check the first page.

I think from last year's photos there were people in "short" pjs. Would a t-shirt and shorts suffice? Just stick your slippers on Claire, then you will fit in just fine

I've got my Minnie Mouse pjs and slippers in the case DH has his Mr Potato Head pjs packed

 

[Tod&Copper]

Ok, i'll speak with DH and see if he wants to come, I may not tell him how early it is....

I love my bed and long lies as we are up early every day for work. On last year's WBTA, I was surprised at how early we were up every day. With the 25 hour days and relaxing and snoozing by the pool on the sea days, I was usually awake early most days

You may be able to drag Lee out of bed no problem for an 8.50 start lol, I will just bang on your door at 8.30

 

[binkytell]

Mary how do you pack the alcohol?? Would put a few bottles in but I'm worried it will smash , will maybe put it in dh suitcase and not mine lol ; ))

Well that's DH all packed

We managed to get everything in that he wanted together with 2 bottles of champagne and his full kilt regalia.... 23 kg exactly

 

[babydiver]

you go on more cruises to be with your dis friends. I am sailing because goof princess and husband are inboard. We met on the halloween 2008 western caribbean (along with totallyangelic and tony), then did the ebta and med together last year. And several of my peeps from last year's ebta are inboard.

Did you forget about the reunion next year that we're already planning?

what reunion next year?

 

[liesbeth1012]

Hi everyone,

I hope all who aren't feeling well begin to feel better. Fortunately I am (which is great since Andrew and I leave on Sunday!).

Now for an update on the Stateroom Tour....

Our wonderful fellow cruisers have offered to show off their staterooms in the following categories: 3, 5A, 7A, 9A, 9D, 11A (accessible) and 11A (sideways) (but we can always use more!).

I am proposing that we gather on the 16th at the "not so secret" deck on 7. For those who have not cruised before, it is at the very back of the ship on Deck 7. We will gather there at 10:30 and progress from there to my stateroom (7631) for a look at the 11A (accessible) and then will progress from there to the rest of the staterooms that have volunteered as a group (that way even those of us offering our staterooms can have a peek too!).

I'm guessing that it will take an hour or so for us to all ohh and ahhh over each others door magnets and rooms.

If you haven't volunteered yet, no problem! Just sign up on the whiteboard outside my stateroom or call me by wavephone.

Thanks and I can't wait to see everyone!

Keri

We are in a 6A cabin on the aft of the ship (verrandah with a whiteboard).
You can add us on the list. I send you a PM

 

[LindaBabe]

GOOD Morning, Happy Cruisers!

Last day at home for me - too much to do and too little time!

For those looking ahead to the 10-day forecast ---- embarkation day in Barcelona has a high of 77 degrees and NO hurricanes forecasted.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/SPXX0015


Cute!! I am also making your son a onesie... so you may find it in your FE one day!


Josh - I am so excited to meet you! Just reading your posts make me want to visit your zoo one day to see you in action!! (That's the teacher in me coming out - love seeing people working with kiddos!)

A fellow teacher? oh yes Mandy, we're going to get along swimmingly.

Mandy & Josh, my roommates are both teachers! I'm in trouble

Mary how do you pack the alcohol?? Would put a few bottles in but I'm worried it will smash , will maybe put it in dh suitcase and not mine lol ; ))

http://winediaper.com/

Happy Day, all!

 

[Chris&Jeremy]

If you look at an Atlantic satellite, it's very nice to see 95% of the ocean cloud-free. They can steer around hurricanes, so as long as one doesn't decide to move into the Caribbean in 2.5 weeks, we'll be in good shape!

Middleofamerica - this is a good sign too, yes? Think it will hold?

Katia forecast tracks

 

[squitty]

Yeah I thought that but felt bad as you will all be going in your pj's, i'll check the first page.

Claire, you can get PJ's that just look like shorts and t'shirts..

I think from last year's photos there were people in "short" pjs. Would a t-shirt and shorts suffice? Just stick your slippers on Claire, then you will fit in just fine

I've got my Minnie Mouse pjs and slippers in the case DH has his Mr Potato Head pjs packed

I've got Minnie ones too Mary DH's are - well I'll just leave that till the morning of the breakfast

 

[Tod&Copper]

Mary how do you pack the alcohol?? Would put a few bottles in but I'm worried it will smash , will maybe put it in dh suitcase and not mine lol ; ))

Sarah

We used a box with bubble wrap, which usually works fine for us. It would take any impact hopefully. Stevie has a hard suitcase so we just pack it in the middle so its well padded, in a carrier bag, so there are no spills. I was going to order wine diapers, but the postage from the USA was really expensive.

Spot ours is in DH's suitcase too

 

[Tod&Copper]

Claire, you can get PJ's that just look like shorts and t'shirts..

I've got Minnie ones too Mary DH's are - well I'll just leave that till the morning of the breakfast

If yours are from Tesco too, we may be matching

I'm getting so excited now with us all talking about the final planning there will only be a few of us left chatting from the middle of next week (all the UK London departures on 10th) and we will be absolutely hyper

I think we are all officially in the single digit dance now

 

[Cartmeller]

Hi everyone,

I hope all who aren't feeling well begin to feel better. Fortunately I am (which is great since Andrew and I leave on Sunday!).

Now for an update on the Stateroom Tour....

Our wonderful fellow cruisers have offered to show off their staterooms in the following categories: 3, 5A, 7A, 9A, 9D, 11A (accessible) and 11A (sideways) (but we can always use more!).

I am proposing that we gather on the 16th at the "not so secret" deck on 7. For those who have not cruised before, it is at the very back of the ship on Deck 7. We will gather there at 10:30 and progress from there to my stateroom (7631) for a look at the 11A (accessible) and then will progress from there to the rest of the staterooms that have volunteered as a group (that way even those of us offering our staterooms can have a peek too!).

I'm guessing that it will take an hour or so for us to all ohh and ahhh over each others door magnets and rooms.

If you haven't volunteered yet, no problem! Just sign up on the whiteboard outside my stateroom or call me by wavephone.

Thanks and I can't wait to see everyone!

Keri

Hi we have a 5B (7602) so probably identical to the 5A except for location. I haven't spoken to 'me missus' (dialect for my DW) but I am sure she'd be happy to join in . . .

Middleofamerica - this is a good sign too, yes? Think it will hold?

Katia forecast tracks

Yeh I think it'll hold . . . so much pixie dust on board IT HAS TO!

Can't believe we'll be on out way to Barcelona in 1 weeks time, we haven't packed a bean and we're away all weekend. You'll recognise us as the Brits in mismatched, unwashed, creased clothes!

Can anyone confirm the pre sailaway meet and greet is 9/10 3pm Promenade lounge deck 3 and the WTC remembrance is 9/11 2:30 deck 10 portside aft?

Hope you're gonna forgive me for not remembering anyone's names or details. SORRY in advance.

Thank you.

 

[squitty]

If yours are from Tesco too, we may be matching

I'm getting so excited now with us all talking about the final planning there will only be a few of us left chatting from the middle of next week (all the UK London departures on 10th) and we will be absolutely hyper

I think we are all officially in the single digit dance now

They are Mary.. If you don't want to match I am bringing some eeyore ones

I'm so excited.. I can't sleep again!!!

Just back from the hairdressers

1 week tomorrow for us

 

[Tod&Copper]

They are Mary.. If you don't want to match I am bringing some eeyore ones

I'm so excited.. I can't sleep again!!!

Just back from the hairdressers

1 week tomorrow for us

It’s okay Michelle, I like matching

Only if you don’t want to, then take Eeyore . Tesco have quite a few pairs, so we may be okay

I’ve got hairdressers on Tuesday and beauty appointment on Wednesday

 

[auntlynne]

Can anyone confirm the pre sailaway meet and greet is 9/10 3pm Promenade lounge deck 3 and the WTC remembrance is 9/11 2:30 deck 10 portside aft?


Hope you're gonna forgive me for not remembering anyone's names or details. SORRY in advance.

Thank you.

That is correct.