Sept 4-8 2005 Wonder S.S. Member Cruise! Part 2

[cgcw]

What denominations of gift cards/minutes on phone cards are usually given? I think I'll get some of each also.

Just so it doesn't get missed.

I'm curious too. Anyone?

 

[cgcw]

Will Cameron go for the short sleeved button up over a t-shirt look? This was very popular with Sam and his buddies last year. They could wear whatever t-shirt they wanted underneath, button up the shirt and tuck it in when required, and then unbutton & untuck it later on so they could do their pre-teen rebellious thing .

I don't know, Lisa, it's worth a try.

I was thinking of taking the angle of showing his friends the shirts I bought to see if they have the "seal of approval". Ahhh, the benefit of peer pressure.

 

[cgcw]

Oh my! The last several responses are my own.

It looks like I'm talking to myself right now.


Well, then, I'll just continue. It's really hot here today. We spent the morning going to two different parks. Cameron was at rock wall camp so we were killing time.

The kids are all sleeping. Fresh air, hot air and running around. It does it every time.

 

[HookdonWDW]

I don't know, Lisa, it's worth a try.

I was thinking of taking the angle of showing his friends the shirts I bought to see if they have the "seal of approval". Ahhh, the benefit of peer pressure.

Gotta love peer pressure.... there's nothing like using their friends against them! Good luck, I know that you'll get Cameron into something you almost like.

 

[alikat99]

You're not alone! I'm around too. The girls are sleeping too, so I'm trying to finish up some laundry and straightening (which is a never-ending process). And, I'm starting to hear thunder, so it sounds like the afternoon rain is on its way.

 

[HookdonWDW]

Oh my! The last several responses are my own.

It looks like I'm talking to myself right now.


Well, then, I'll just continue. It's really hot here today. We spent the morning going to two different parks. Cameron was at rock wall camp so we were killing time.

The kids are all sleeping. Fresh air, hot air and running around. It does it every time.

LOL... I'm kinda here. Unpack a box, check on line, unpack a box, check on line...next thing you know, I'll be done DH finished setting up ds's tv/video/computer station, and it is SOOOO cool! I wanna be 10 years old again!

His room is space themed, and we ordered an old Mission Space Astronaut Training Station on line. DH rigged it with a flat screen monitor and keyboard, and we stored the tv converter, computer tower and video system in his bookshelves. It turned out SO nice! We managed to keep it a secret, and he is completely psyched. He's been messing with it all day today . The best part is that he's willingly been helping me set up the rest of his room today. After that, all I have left is the computer room I've been "unpacking" for the past four weeks, and I'm done!

 

[Diana Lyn]

I spend one morning away from the computer and you guys have been WAY too chatty for me to catch up!! I took the girls to the fair this morning and they are both pretty much unconscious from all that action and fresh air! While I should be folding laundry, I decided to come here and relax instead.

I'm curious about phone/gift card denominations too.....and any other ideas for the staff of Flounders. How many people are there that work in Flounders, just for an idea of how prepared I need to be.

 

[HookdonWDW]

You're not alone! I'm around too. The girls are sleeping too, so I'm trying to finish up some laundry and straightening (which is a never-ending process). And, I'm starting to hear thunder, so it sounds like the afternoon rain is on its way.

LAUNDRY!!! Just remembered I have to flip some laundry around downstairs. See, who said being online didn't help you finish household chores???

 

[HookdonWDW]

I spend one morning away from the computer and you guys have been WAY too chatty for me to catch up!! I took the girls to the fair this morning and they are both pretty much unconscious from all that action and fresh air!

Shame on you for spending quality time with your girls instead of hanging out on the boards. I hope you have that out of your system!

Lisa

 

[alikat99]

I'm curious about phone/gift card denominations too.....and any other ideas for the staff of Flounders. How many people are there that work in Flounders, just for an idea of how prepared I need to be.

I seem to remember that there were 4 or 5 people in Flounders, but I'm not positive. I'm thinking of making a gift basket for the Flounders team, since there are so many in there.

 

[alikat99]

Shame on you for spending quality time with your girls instead of hanging out on the boards. I hope you have that out of your system!

Lisa

I know what you mean, I can't seem to stay away from these boards. I'm sure that you won't be able to pull me away when we get within a month of the cruise.

 

[cgcw]

LOL... I'm kinda here. Unpack a box, check on line, unpack a box, check on line...next thing you know, I'll be done DH finished setting up ds's tv/video/computer station, and it is SOOOO cool! I wanna be 10 years old again!

His room is spaced theme, and we ordered an old Mission Space Astronaut Training Station on line. DH rigged it with a flat screen monitor and keyboard, and we stored the tv converter, computer tower and video system in his bookshelves. It turned out SO nice! We managed to keep it a secret, and he is completely psyched. He's been messing with it all day today . The best part is that he's willingly been helping me set up the rest of his room today. After that, all I have left is the computer room I've been "unpacking" for the past four weeks, and I'm done!

Sam is sworn to secrecy about what his room looks like. I hear from Cameron a lot how lucky Sam is that he got to go to space camp. You do know, Cameron's spinning his wheels trying to figure out how to get to aviator camp next summer, don't you? Cameron doesn't need to know how cool Sam's room is, really. Between you and me, it really sounds awesome.

 

[chipscinderelly]

We really need a photo of that room to appreciate it - I think I want to be 10 also!

Ok question - I understand the point of gift cards etc, however wouldn't the staff simply appreciate the cash tip more since they can then spend it on their needs?

 

[HookdonWDW]

Sam is sworn to secrecy about what his room looks like. I hear from Cameron a lot how lucky Sam is that he got to go to space camp. You do know, Cameron's spinning his wheels trying to figure out how to get to aviator camp next summer, don't you? Cameron doesn't need to know how cool Sam's room is, really. Between you and me, it really sounds awesome.

LOL... and here Sam is telling us that this is the worse summer of his life, because he just had to leave all of his friends ... we think of it as a "guilt room" - every time we move, the kids get to redesign their rooms. A little something to keep moral up . If Cameron is really interested in space camp/aviator camp (guess Sam talked about next year's camp, huh???), have him check out spacecamp.com. They run an essay scholarship contest every year. Also, last year, Sam got a certificate so that friends could register at a discount (hint,hint ).

From what I hear, Cameron wants to fly the navy jets. Has Sam mentioned the Navy Goat we have hanging from a noose in our house????

 

[HookdonWDW]

BTW... rock climbing camp has gotten it's fair amount of attention around here!

 

[cgcw]

Ok question - I understand the point of gift cards etc, however wouldn't the staff simply appreciate the cash tip more since they can then spend it on their needs?

If I understand this correctly, the can't accept cash but can accept gift cards.

 

[chipscinderelly]

If I understand this correctly, the can't accept cash but can accept gift cards.

If that's the case then how would a tip envelope work if it's not cash?

I cannot remember where I read it, however, I do recall reading a while back in either a newsletter or on a website that the staff loved the calling cards etc, but could make more use of the $$ (can't we all?).

 

[cgcw]

If Cameron is really interested in space camp/aviator camp (guess Sam talked about next year's camp, huh???), have him check out spacecamp.com. They run an essay scholarship contest every year. Also, last year, Sam got a certificate so that friends could register at a discount (hint,hint ).

I'll have him check it out.

From what I hear, Cameron wants to fly the navy jets. Has Sam mentioned the Navy Goat we have hanging from a noose in our house????

Well, now that I let the cat out of the bag (I mean goat ), I'm sure Cameron will be emailing Sam to find out what this is all about.

Isn't it interesting that our boys look at each others lives and feel like they are missing out on something the other has experienced. I didn't realize that grass was greener on the other side of a 10 year olds life.

 

[cgcw]

If that's the case then how would a tip envelope work if it's not cash?

I cannot remember where I read it, however, I do recall reading a while back in either a newsletter or on a website that the staff loved the calling cards etc, but could make more use of the $$ (can't we all?).

hmmm, I guess we'll have to wait for the seasoned cruise veterans to answer this one?

 

[Diana Lyn]

How I understand it is that mousekeeping (I know there's another name on the ship, can't think of it!) and servers/waitstaff are considered "tipped" positions but kids club/program staff aren't. So they can't accept $$ tips, but they can accept gifts.