Been busy busy , so im just checkin in real quick ....Welcome Aboard to the new shipmates ...Hello to the old ones ...
Miss everyone , just been so busy with sooooo much stuff ...and trying to get the other halves Visas in line for the cruise ..... Im usally around just reading but if you need my attention please PM ....
TAKE WHAT YOU CAN !!!!!!
Hi fellow Texan,
Di and I are arriving at 8:55 AM on 16th. and staying at same hotel.
Walt
and two grumpy kids... 
We too arrive at 855am on the 16th.
This sounds like a great deal. Sounds like the shuttle/taxi stays with you all day.
So that means in 18 weeks we'll have landed in Netherlands to begin the journey
When we went in 2008 we got our anniversary buttons at WDW the week before the cruise and wore them for the cruise as well. Wait a minute that 2 years ago at this time, which means today is our anniversary.
Happy Anniversary Candida
Jon
That's one way to remember!To be perfectly honest, I'm a little afraid of how we can fit lanyards AND fish extender gifts, as well....so the truth is that our fish extender gifts will probably be simple and small=====>since in essence the lanyards and all the work and organizing that goes into them is kind of an informal gift to everyone (who gets them) no matter WHAT fish extender fruit group we end up in!!
Just wanted to check in and let y'all know that I am not going to have time to put together the info on Gibraltar that I had hoped to put together.
I've had to go to my folks house out of state as they are both needing a little TLC at the moment.
My original plan was to be back home in time to make the excursion ressies, hopefully that will work out.
If one of the platinum group wouldn't mind.... Could you post a list of when the afternoon teas will be offered so we can decide on a time to try for?
Thanks!
I don't suppose the DCL contact who will be arranging the tastings could help us out with a private tea time?
So I'm going to have to bring my shampoo, conditioner, all the other hair stuff. I'm wondering if I should put the delicate attachment in my carry-on case? 
I know my problems are small considering, but I need to figure out how to bring my hair dryer. If I wrap it like I do when I'm on my way to Disney, I'll put it in bubble wrap and then wrap it with soft clothes. It takes a huge amount of room, but when I go to Disney, I don't have to bring anything but clothes. I have an Owners Locker.
John just can't get the locker to Barcelona.
And no, although the Disney products are wonderful, they just are not made for my hair. I need room for shoes! Last time I forgot my regular shoes and had to wear my Crocs to Palo!! (At least they matched my outfit perfectly)
Two weeks of clothes, formal wear, pirate wear, shoes, hair dryer! Are two bags going to be enough??????
You could put a note on your case, I am not sure they would take much notice though.I'm wondering if I should put the delicate attachment in my carry-on case?
And no, although the Disney products are wonderful, they just are not made for my hair. I need room for shoes! Last time I forgot my regular shoes and had to wear my Crocs to Palo!! (At least they matched my outfit perfectly)
Two weeks of clothes, formal wear, pirate wear, shoes, hair dryer! Are two bags going to be enough??????
I couldnt agree more.
Hi, I laminate first, then put strips of magnetic tape to the back, but this is my first cruise, so I don't know how they'll hold up.
Hopefully a veteran cruiser will be along soon to let you know their tricks
We may see you in the airport... We will be the ones with all the luggage...
Sue
It might be easier to ask me questionsI have not even started on my trip report which is on my list to do.
Here are some packing tips I posted already:
Having just gotten back from the EBTA trip yesterday (and 4 days at DW before and 4 days at Disneyland Paris after) and flying several different airlines and through different airports here is some lessons I learned:
most important item I took was an electronic scale that had both KG and LBS on it - got it from amazon for $20 = was able to help other Diser's out also - good investment!
If you booked your ticket through one airline - but are flying on a "partner" you must go by that partner's luggage rules most of the time - check on it!
in Europe carry-on sizes are different - meaning smaller! and some of the airlines do not allow a personal item - only one item - and we had jackets with us and did not have them on and they made us put them on at the checkpoint (then we had to take them off at the scanners) and also some airlines are very strict on the weight of the items - many say you can only have a carry on that weighs a certain amount and they weigh them when you check in and tag the item so the gate people know it is approved.
For our next trip we are going to have the largest size bag we are allowed on the smallest requirement of the airlines we are flying and have a "personal" bag that we slip in it of things we will want to have at our seat for the flight (games, book, etc.) that we will take out before we put our bag in the overhead.
And also if you are a elite member in an airline but are flying on a partner they will not always recognize the same benifits you have on your airline even if you booked the ticket through them. We are Delta elite members and booked our tickets through delta but had flights on KLM and Airfrance and Delta - and different rules apply.
Now to start packing differenlty for the WBTA! We had too much and over the next 4 months we will be doing test runs this time and walking up and down our driveway with our bags to see if we can manage it all ourselves.
We use packing cubes - love them - and not because I cannot pack but because it keeps us organized - especially since we cross pack - and it helps me with the unpacking. I also took some smaller ones to put little items and papers into that I brought back - it was great!
One more thing - make a detailed list of every last thing you have in your bags - we had 2 bags get lost during this trip on different flights and did not remember everything in them. One was found - still waiting on word on the other one - glad we had insurance as the airline only would pay $250 but the insurance pays $1000.
Krisann
Howdy! We are also Texans and staying at the same hotel!
We aren't getting in till Friday afternoon.
See you there.
It has been so busy around here that I cannot seem to catch up with you guys. las weekend was my grandson's 1st birthday party. He is such a joy. I had intended to make his cake, but last minute my Dil decided we should have cupcakes instead. Wow, it was a huge success and none were left over. I made mickey heads and put his picture in them and then put them on top of the cupcake. Very cute. I airbrushed the cupcakes, some were yellow and the others red. Will not be doing that again. The overspray was everywhere and I even covered the counter and made a mock paint booth.
The is weekend my niece graduates with her doctorate (she is the one coming with us on this cruise) in Physical Therapy. I am making her cakes and doing her party, so once again I will not be able to catch up with you guys.
Please know that I am interested in getting to know you guys before we cruise and I hope to be able to do that in the next few weeks. If there is anything I can do to assit with this cruise please feel free to ask. Although some of the ports are different from the last one I was on, I am somewhat familiar with this cruise. My name used to be faireygod mother, but I lost my password and changed my email and tech support could not help me. So, I changed my identity to protect the guilty
OMG! Thanks so much Krisann. No truer statemnt has been said. And since we played that $70.00 bingo game, I now know I won't be playing bingo this trip. I'll play it for luggage!!!
I am so glad you reminded everyone about the size and weight of the bags. Air Berlin allows only one carry on which much weigh 13lbs, 30z without computer or 17lbs 10 oz bs or less if you have a computer. The size must be no more than 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9. It was extremely hard to find a rolling bag that small. Our weighs 6.2 lbs empty. Lucky we only have a few hours we need to use this restriction as we stay overnight in Frankfort before we fly to Barcelona.
Air Berlin only allows one checked bag per person. Extra bag fee is 150 Euros!!!
Your reminder about making lists of everything in your bags is excellent. We not only make lists, we have photos of everything we take as well as a list of replacement costs.
I always feel that trip insurance is one of those things you will never need unless you don't buy the insurance.
Just my thoughts....
If you are flying Delta, DI and I will be looking for you...
Exciting...
Walt
