Sept. 23, 2010 Wonder

[Crystal_27]

Crystal,

So glad you are still going to come. My DD(6) will love meeting your little girl. There will be plenty of "non-traditional" family units to visit with. Goodness knows mine is "non-traditional" !!

We look forward to seeing you on the 23 rd. Hopefully your daughter can show mine the ropes! This will be Brenna's first cruise.

Thank you. I'm getting more and more okay with the decision to go without DH. I'm dreading the 8 hour drive with only DD in the car, but we will make it through. Can't wait to meet you guys!

 

[MamaPoppins]

Look into the train...thats how we are getting down...you ladies could join us and not have to drive.

 

[SucalT]

Look into the train...thats how we are getting down...you ladies could join us and not have to drive.

Crystal is actually sailing on a B2B, so she will be boarding 4 days before us. She gets to meet 2 brand new extended families.

Crystal, it will be a blast and a GREAT bonding time for you and Ansley.

Can't wait to meet everyone.

 

[sabrecmc]

We're a busy packing and getting so excited. I'm always so happy when I pull out my clear over-the-door shoe organizer, lol. That means I'm cruisin'!

We're going to the World for a few days and then Vero Beach. Should be fun. I'm definitely looking forward to some relaxation at Vero and on the ship. We don't plan to get off at Nassau. Been there, done that. We loved the dolphin encounter we did last time, but this time, we're just hanging out. I'm also really excited about room service. I just love the whole idea of being woken up with coffee. Yum! Safe travels everyone!

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

We leave in 7 days, 23 hrs, 16 mins and 57 sec....56 secs....55 secs...

I am SOOOOOO ready to go.

 

[MamaPoppins]

Crystal is actually sailing on a B2B, so she will be boarding 4 days before us. She gets to meet 2 brand new extended families.

Ok....have fun then Crystal...we will see u ladies on the 23rd

 

[Crystal_27]

Crystal is actually sailing on a B2B, so she will be boarding 4 days before us. She gets to meet 2 brand new extended families.

Ok....have fun then Crystal...we will see u ladies on the 23rd

See, now I'm really starting to get excited about the prospect of going. Eight hour drive should be easy, peasy, lemon squeasy (to quote my DD).

p.s. I actually did look into the train option, but would have had to go from Atlanta to DC (!!!) to Orlando.

 

[SucalT]

See, now I'm really starting to get excited about the prospect of going. Eight hour drive should be easy, peasy, lemon squeasy (to quote my DD).

p.s. I actually did look into the train option, but would have had to go from Atlanta to DC (!!!) to Orlando.

I looked at a train for me too. It would be Dallas-Chicago-DC-Orlando. 68 hours enroute! That is nearly as long as the cruise!

 

[MamaPoppins]

I looked at a train for me too. It would be Dallas-Chicago-DC-Orlando. 68 hours enroute! That is nearly as long as the cruise!

wow...thats crazy...yeah see 8 hours seems like nothing to those routes. We are straight down...we get on and then by the next am we are waking up and getting off...hats just crazy that they take you all the way north to come back down...and u think with ATL it be like a few hours on the train and from TX a straight shot across...shows how much I know...lol well at least in 10 days we will all be on that lovely ship relaxing and making new friends...cant wait...I have lots of goodies for you guys!

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

I looked at a train for me too. It would be Dallas-Chicago-DC-Orlando. 68 hours enroute! That is nearly as long as the cruise!

See, now I'm really starting to get excited about the prospect of going. Eight hour drive should be easy, peasy, lemon squeasy (to quote my DD).

p.s. I actually did look into the train option, but would have had to go from Atlanta to DC (!!!) to Orlando.

OK yeah those are very crazy routes. We get on in Raleigh and go straight down to Orlando. If only ATL was a little closer to Savannah. My aunt is getting on there and then it's only 6 hrs by train. Not sure about Dallas... Can't help you there.

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Ran across this today when looking at past cruise photos. This was back from 2005...she's 9 now. I'm pretty certain I can't get her to do this again. However, I do have a 3 yr old now....

 

[SucalT]

Ran across this today when looking at past cruise photos. This was back from 2005...she's 9 now. I'm pretty certain I can't get her to do this again. However, I do have a 3 yr old now....

Awesome photo. I plan on burning up several memory cards in an attempt to get a few priceless photos myself.

 

[SucalT]

Is anyone bringing a laptop with them? I would love the ability to transfer photos/video from memory card to flashdrive (via usb), but do not want to bring an entire laptop just to be able to do that. At $15/cd, shutters is a bit expensive.

Do any of the DCL computers have usb ports that would allow this? (I doubt this one.)

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Is anyone bringing a laptop with them? I would love the ability to transfer photos/video from memory card to flashdrive (via usb), but do not want to bring an entire laptop just to be able to do that. At $15/cd, shutters is a bit expensive.

Do any of the DCL computers have usb ports that would allow this? (I doubt this one.)

We will have our laptop for the same reason. )

 

[Crystal_27]

Ran across this today when looking at past cruise photos. This was back from 2005...she's 9 now. I'm pretty certain I can't get her to do this again. However, I do have a 3 yr old now....

Awwwwww, that is precious!!! I just had the realization the other day that DD has grown out of all of her princess dresses. What's worse is that she hasn't asked for new ones, meaning she phasing out of the princess stuff.

 

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Ran across this today when looking at past cruise photos. This was back from 2005...she's 9 now. I'm pretty certain I can't get her to do this again. However, I do have a 3 yr old now....

Perfect picture! Good for you for capturing that memory, and you get to do it again with your 3 yo...

Awwwwww, that is precious!!! I just had the realization the other day that DD has grown out of all of her princess dresses. What's worse is that she hasn't asked for new ones, meaning she phasing out of the princess stuff.

Both of my DD's tried to Sqeeeeeeeze into a princess dresses last June in the dressing room at W.O.D. they made it and managed to come out for a photo, but would kill me if I posted it (they were 15) My only hope to recapture that princess magic is going to be granddaughters. But I must say for a now 17 yo, my DD Tink still keeps up the image 30% for her, 70% for me, bless her heart.

Boy I don't know about you guys, but I AM READY! albeit mentally not quite yet physically, Gina hasn't shown up yet to help us pack! My Poor DW is cranking out the OT trying to reduce her case load and train a coworker to handle some of her cases while we're gone. She has been doing 12 hour days (plus our standard 2-3 hour round-trip commute) and has to go in on Sunday!

Normally I drive and she naps, but because of her OT we have had to to take two cars most days so she is really beat. The part that stinks is she doesn't have to do the OT for the money, but won't be at peace if she leaves too much work at work..(if I made sense with that)

Me...Give me 40 or give me death... after 26 years of active duty my days of giving anything more than 8 are done unless my desk is on fire! to many 24 days in my past to care that much about work anymore. I really like my job, but now that I am a civilian I can do my job, go home and try not to care!

Well didn't this post go crazy...must be the delirium, I had to get up at 4 this morning...blech to try to beat traffic in my non-HOV compliant SUV (DW takes the Prius which is HOV compliant)

Does anyone else need a Bahama Momma about now?

Crystal, you still hanging in there?

SucalT, I will also have a laptop (toughbook, little slow but you know..tough)

 

[SucalT]

SucalT, I will also have a laptop (toughbook, little slow but you know..tough)

I am going to leave mine behind. In the event that I fill the memory card, I will either buy another or beg a wonderful cruisemate for the quick use of theirs.

One suitcase is packed and a list is made for the other. I am ready for this! Can't wait to see everyone!

--Lucas

 

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Boy I don't know about you guys, but I AM READY! albeit mentally not quite yet physically, Gina hasn't shown up yet to help us pack! My Poor DW is cranking out the OT trying to reduce her case load and train a coworker to handle some of her cases while we're gone. She has been doing 12 hour days (plus our standard 2-3 hour round-trip commute) and has to go in on Sunday!

WOW....Tell her find me on Castaway and I'll buy her a Konk Kooler! She sooo deserves it.

 

[Crystal_27]

WOW....Tell her find me on Castaway and I'll buy her a Konk Kooler! She sooo deserves it.

LOLOLOL - I'll buy her round two - - it definitely sounds like she is earning this vacation.

 

[MamaPoppins]

albeit mentally not quite yet physically, Gina hasn't shown up yet to help us pack!

sorry DSis has me busy with the kidos this weekend...just remember to roll fits so much more and or pack things you dont have to bring back...I am all pack but still gotta get DSis, her kids, and mom finished this weekend while DSis akes mom on a mini vaca this weekend to the winery but we have completed laundry and are all set to go with the bags. We do some how have major running around to do so we will see how this works out.

As for my job I can say Im a lot blessed I work from 7am to 6pm but with 3 6month olds and 1 7month old and they are so much fun.I have my own home daycare so they keep me busy! I will miss them but I am very much ready 4 my konk kooler! So indeed tell your wife we will treat her right for her hard work...I even have special treats for DSis since her job has been driving her crazy and she does so much running and planning for every1 else. Cant wait to see her face!

"Im ready t go, all my bags are packed"