Sept. 30, 2006 -- Eastern Magic

[martinezfamily1126]

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[DisneyMom&Fan]

Hi everyone!

I just ordered some AWESOME Disney pillowcases from eBay. They are custom made white pillowcases with a band of Disney fabric. They also have custom writing (she uses fabric paint - even sparkly for princesses).

Check out her store on eBay: Dragon Fly Designs.

I have my Sharpies ready!!

Angela

 

[pmcougar05]

Seems that mommaraven and i will be the babies, i will be 29 at thanksgiving and she just turned 26.

I just got back from an awesome softball game with work. Espn highlights... top of the 7th, chasing 2, bases loaded, 2 outs and guess who is up...yep, thats this guy. The first pitch....ball inside. Second pitch, slightly low and out but yet i swing, pop it just over second base but short enough for the outfield to seriously have to run in, the guy from 3rd scores, the guy from second rounds third, the throw home, really off....tied game. They come up to bat....1...2...3 outs. We are up again, christian nails a bomb over centerfield...bohler engineering (work) up by 1. Next 3 batters get out. So bottom of the 8th, in softball that is extra innings. Their first batter gets a base hit. Second batter grounds to short stop, the throw to 2nd...out, then to first for the double play.... We are now 1 out away from victory. The next guy comes up to bat, i am in the dugout letting someone else play, i see him leaning towards right field as the first pitch goes by him. I yell to our right fielder...coming your way. She scoots in a bit. Next pitch he hits it, fly ball, guess where...yep...right field, she catches it, bohler wins. By the way this was a tournament game, single elimination, we put out our competition. Joey, DGF's son is now our team mascot, he was in the dugout giving everyone high 5's, keeping up team spirit and of course as we are walking past our opponents on our way out to the parking lot, he was like hey guys...guess what....everyone of course looks over to the cute 4 year old, then he is like....I won.... I must teach this boy not to rub it in. Ok, enough for now, hope everyone is having a grand old time while anxiously waiting for this cruise to get underway. I know i can't wait.

Anyone have any big plans this weekend?? This weekend we are gonna watch my nieces which mommaraven loves. I swear if i ever have any girls it will be the end of me, my nieces walk all over me, i can only imagine how i would treat my daughter, at least till she starts calling boys!! Then i will have to break out my gun and clean it on a pretty regular basis. Ok, i am outta here.

P-dawg

 

[Beachball]

What's the deal with the pillowcases? I don't remember them from previous cruises. Are they for character autographs?
Kev

 

[wiggles]

Hi all! This is our first cruise and I have been planning it for 18 months. I have been watching this thread for a long time. But I have to admit I am a bit on the shy side My cast of characters include Me, DH, DD8, and DD5. We are so excited. It's hard not to scream
A couple of questions you all might be able to answer. When should we expect to recieve our docs? We also booked a guaranteed stateroom and still have not found out our stateroom. Will we find out when we recieve our docs or when we get to the port? I'm not sure I can wait that long

Thanks

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Welcome Wiggles!

I am Betsy...I have a DD that is 8 too!!

Docs arrive about 20 - 15 days before the cruise...most can be filled out online..i got mine last year about the 15th for a Oct 29th cruise...but people had them before me, so I think they come when they want to!

 

[Mommaraven]

Welcome Wiggles! The more the merrier!

 

[DisneyMom&Fan]

What's the deal with the pillowcases? I don't remember them from previous cruises. Are they for character autographs?
Kev

Hi Beachball! Yes, they are for autographs. (I found out about them here on the boards.) You put them in ziplock bags with pens (I'm using Sharpies) and turn them into Guest Services with your name and stateroom number on it. They will have all the characters sign your pillowcase and then, from what I've read here on the boards, they will return your items to your stateroom the night before departure. Isn't this a great souvie??

Welcome Wiggles! I can't answer either of your questions because this is our first DCL, but I just wanted to say hi! (Also, I understand about being shy... ) Although I think I've gotten over my shyness on these boards... By the way, can I scream with you too? That is EXACTLY how I feel inside when I think about the cruise...

Have a great day everyone!
Angela

 

[DisneyMom&Fan]

Hey Betsy, do you remember what day and time our group tea is? I never wrote it down...

Also, do we have a dis meet scheduled for embarkation? Is it on Deck 10 or in the Prelude lounge?

Does anybody know?

Only 6 more weeks to go...

 

[wiggles]

Thanks for the warm welcome I'm glad to see there are other girls that are 8 too! Although I might be putting her in the 5-7 group with her little sister. I am a worry wart when it comes to my youngest DD. She has some speech problems.
Well we're off to go visit my parents this weekend (no computer) I will catch up on Sunday night. Have a great weekend everybody.

 

[DISNEYMOMTO1]

Wiggles - welcome! My DD turns 8 on the cruise! I also have a guarantee but don't have the room yet. Just waiting, waiting, waiting!

 

[kb1esx]

Hi All,

Welcome Wiggles!! Great group here no need to feel shy.

"The only stupid question is the question that goes unasked"

How about we all try and eat lunch at Parrot Cay on embarkation? If they try to send you to Topsiders you can just tell them you have friends/family inside. This worked last year for us without a problem.

I'm with you ladies... I WANT TO SCREAM TOO!!

Gotta run,

David

 

[TahoeMom]

Welcome Wiggles! It is our first cruise too and we are SO excited!
Kathie

 

[kimmcbee]

Welcome Wiggles!!!!!

We are a family of 5, but all boys, 11,8,4. I am sure we will all get to know eachother on this cruise.

We will be leaving in about 6 weeks from this time. Just not looking forward to the drive with 3 kids.

Let us know where we are all going to meet. I have gotten all of us disney matching shirts, my DH thinks I have lost my mind about the cruise.
Boys still have no idea, still think we are going to grannys for the week.
should be great.
Kim

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Tea is Monday...i think 3pm

 

[kb1esx]

Great surprise for the kids!!

We did the same thing a few of years ago for a week at WDW!

Night all,

David

 

[Beachball]

Hi Beachball! Yes, they are for autographs. (I found out about them here on the boards.) You put them in ziplock bags with pens (I'm using Sharpies) and turn them into Guest Services with your name and stateroom number on it. They will have all the characters sign your pillowcase and then, from what I've read here on the boards, they will return your items to your stateroom the night before departure. Isn't this a great souvie??


Angela

Thanks, Angela! Sounds like a terrific idea. How are things in Seattle? We lived there for about 11 years. Graduated from UW (twice!) Go Dawgs!
Kev

 

[staceymerrill]

Good Morning All.... Just saying Hi...... Wishing you all a good weekend! Getting excited to cruise!!! The pillowcases come out very cute with autographs/ and so does white t-shirts/ and picture frame matting.. !The children love it.. (me too )

 

[joksten2000]

DD & DSIL purchased their first house and settlement will be 9/29. So we won't be here to help them move. Such is fate. On a sad note my DW cousins 27 year old son was killed in a car accident on the way to work. We just had a family reunion on JUly 29th. We will be away at DWD for the funeral, we lost a son in 1993 at 21. SOmething you never get over.

 

[disneygatorfan]

Welcome Wiggles.. to answer one of your questions... your docs, when they arrive should have your stateroom number on them. I have sailed GTY every time, and when doc's come, I have always gotten my stateroom #. On my 14 cruises, been upgrades 5 times...so pretty good luck I would say.

I am booked CAT 9 GTY right now.. keeping fingers crossed!

Joksten.. why I take so many vacations.. never know what life can bring, so gotta enjoy every minute!

6 weeks from today I will be sitting in Topsiders eating shrimps!! WOOHOO!