September 19, 2010 - anyone?

[UGAFan0829]

Well, guys, DH just dropped the horrible news on me that he isn't going to be able to go on the cruise due to work. He is pushing me to just take DD and have fun without him (after all, he won't be home anyway because he'll be flitting from jobsite to jobsite), which is what I'm leaning towards now. However, the thought of not having him with me is just so depressing so I'm still back and forth about whether to cancel the trip and hit the trip insurance. This sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks.

Oh, Crystal, I am so sorry!! Bless your heart! I know deciding on whether to still go or not has to be a very hard decision! I hope that you still cruise, because I really want to meet you, but if you do cancel, then I totally understand that to. Please keep us posted on what you decide! Hugs to ya!

 

[Crystal_27]

I say pack your bags and go!.. But that is just.. I am sure he feels bad enough that he can't go with, but it might make it worse if you don't go and enjoy yourself with your DD.. And, if he won't be home anyways, you will still be without him, so either way your gonna miss him!.. I guess there is no way to transfer his fare to someone else that can go with you?

Oh, Crystal, I am so sorry!! Bless your heart! I know deciding on whether to still go or not has to be a very hard decision! I hope that you still cruise, because I really want to meet you, but if you do cancel, then I totally understand that to. Please keep us posted on what you decide! Hugs to ya!

Thanks you guys - I really appreciate it. I'm trying to see if my sister will go and, if not, I'm just going to see how I feel about it on Friday and make a decision from there. DH and I don't ever do anything apart, though, so the thought of going on vacation without him is horrifying. BUT, I also know that DD is very much looking forward to the cruise and its already paid for, so it makes sense to just suck it up and go.

 

[ChipDaleLover]

You've been soo much looking forward to this - if he says "go" -you should!

Go & have fun!

 

[UGAFan0829]

DH and I don't ever do anything apart, though, so the thought of going on vacation without him is horrifying.

That's exactly how the DH and I are, so that's why I can relate to you not wanting to go without him. I hope your sister can go so that you'll at least have another adult there with you! If it would make you feel any better, you're more than welcome to "hang" with us as much as you need to on the ship. I know it won't replace your DH being there, but it might help!

 

[gdaneowner]

Thanks you guys - I really appreciate it. I'm trying to see if my sister will go and, if not, I'm just going to see how I feel about it on Friday and make a decision from there. DH and I don't ever do anything apart, though, so the thought of going on vacation without him is horrifying. BUT, I also know that DD is very much looking forward to the cruise and its already paid for, so it makes sense to just suck it up and go.

I think that would be the hardest thing. I don't think after the months of telling the little ones that they are gonna go on the big boat and see Mickey Mouse, that I could stay home. We are adults and understand, but the poor kids don't. I don't think that I could break the kids hearts and not go.

And you know, they say that it is good for your relationship to take seperate vacations.

 

[verygfy]

Well, guys, DH just dropped the horrible news on me that he isn't going to be able to go on the cruise due to work. He is pushing me to just take DD and have fun without him (after all, he won't be home anyway because he'll be flitting from jobsite to jobsite), which is what I'm leaning towards now. However, the thought of not having him with me is just so depressing so I'm still back and forth about whether to cancel the trip and hit the trip insurance. This sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks.

I am so sorry to hear that, I couldn't imagine what you are going through. I would struggle terribly with that decision, DH and I never go anywhere without the other one so that has to be tough. I would love to say hey he's working so come and have some fun, but I know that is easy to say from over here. I wish you the best of luck and hope to see you in a few days.

 

[Crystal_27]

You guys are truly amazing. I'm almost teary at the amount of support that you guys have shown me, and can't thank you enough. As of right now, I'm planning on pushing through it and taking DD. I've called everyone I can think of who may be interested, but the timing is just too close to the trip for it to be workable. Again, thanks to everyone and I can't wait to meet you guys in real life and give hugs all around.

 

[Emsabems]

Crystal my heart is breaking for you I know it would be an excruciating decision for me too. All I can say is good luck and I hope whatever decision you make you can be at peace with it.

We will all be there to keep you company if you decide to come!!!!!!

 

[Belle402]

Hello All,
I have my FE gifts together and I am getting ready to leave on thursday. I was wondering if we have a DIS Meet planned. If not thats OK. Crystal, I am sorry to hear about your troubles and hope to see you there.

Marianne

 

[gdaneowner]

Hello All,
I have my FE gifts together and I am getting ready to leave on thursday. I was wondering if we have a DIS Meet planned. If not thats OK. Crystal, I am sorry to hear about your troubles and hope to see you there.

Marianne

I was wondering the same thing.. But didn't want to ask...didn't wanna look like a dork, in case that was something I was supposed to know!... I look like a dork alot, so I try to limit my dork look likedness...

 

[verygfy]

I was wondering the same thing.. But didn't want to ask...didn't wanna look like a dork, in case that was something I was supposed to know!... I look like a dork alot, so I try to limit my dork look likedness...

 

[vmedisneymom]

Hi All,
Crystal, my heart certainly goes out to you - my hubby is a corporate pilot who is gone alot (like all day tomorrow so we have to leave later than we wanted) but when he is not flying he is home so we are inseparable. I do know that that scenario has forced me out of my zone and I have had some wonderful times with friends and our son because of it. That probably doesn't help much but you can hang with us anytime! Tonight, we are toasting my 17 year old dog MonCherie who just couldn't hang on any longer with us. I am very sad that we had to put her down this morning, but I know she is playing with her brother and is young and happy again. I pray this trip brings some much needed relaxation and happiness to us all - we leave tomorrow to go to Dallas to fly out so hope to see all of you Sunday am!!!

 

[Jey12]

Crystal sending to you! DH and I work seperate hours and aside from a couple of hours a night we don't really see each other except for one night a week. I can't imagine having a wonderful vacation planned together and be seperated at the last minute! I do agree with the others and hope you decide to come. If he's at work anyway and wants you and DD to go you should. Great chance for some mother/daughter time and it will give you an excuse to plan another cruise that hopefully you all can go on! I'm so sorry he won't be able to join you. It might not be ideal but I bet you and DD will have a trip you two will be able to talk about for many years to come!

Also I too was wondering if we were having a get together? I know there was talk about a Palo brunch or tea, but that was awhile back. I don't remember reading anything about it past that? Wow it seems so long ago I joined this thread and the trip seemed so far away, and now look we're down to crunch time! I never was able to book any Palo time online, but heard there should be spots open once we're onboard. Whatever everyone is up for we will sure try to fit in! I know we plan on getting off the ship on the Nassau day and doing some shopping and enjoying cabbage beach for a bit. I wish we could get a sneak peek at our navigator so I could have a general idea of when I want to do what beforehand. Either way looking forward to cruising with you all, I can't believe it's so close!

 

[Crystal_27]

All right guys, happy, happy day! I'm done feeling sorry for myself that DH isn't coming, and am really starting to get excited (again) about the trip. I really can't thank you all enough for all of the support and well wishes. Your support has gotten me through a very difficult week, and has made me excited about stepping out of my comfort zone to enjoy my and DD's vacation.

vmedisneymom, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet doggie. (((HUGS)))

Now, about a DIS meet, I'm definitely down with that. When we cruised last time, we had a DIS meet at one of the clubs an hour before the fire drill. It was a great way to start off the cruise!! Secondly, Jey, I'm glad you brought up Palo because I was going to ask if I could *please* tag along with somebody to at least the brunch and high tea so I could still experience the best that Palo has to offer. (I also have a Palo dinner reservation, but I'm thinking of cancelling that one and maybe doing it solo on the 3 nighter, unless you guys want to try and do a DIS Palo dinner?!?) Anyway, my Palo Brunch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd, and the High Tea for 3:00 p.m. on the 22nd so if you guys want to join me for either one (or, alternatively, try and do a big DIS meet for either or both), that would be super!!

 

[pierresgirl]

Crystal~ SOOOO bummed about your dh not being able to go. Who does he work for? Anyone I can boycott you and dd will have a faboosh time, be determined and it will happen!!!

I know we will sail around the storms so I haven't paid attention till I saw the lineup on the news this morning. OF COURSE it's always blown the heck up by the weathermen but do you think they sail away from rain (I know that's a totally pathetic suggestions but...) just wondering?!


4 days!!!!!

 

[UGAFan0829]

Hi All,
Tonight, we are toasting my 17 year old dog MonCherie who just couldn't hang on any longer with us. I am very sad that we had to put her down this morning, but I know she is playing with her brother and is young and happy again.

Secondly, Jey, I'm glad you brought up Palo because I was going to ask if I could *please* tag along with somebody to at least the brunch and high tea so I could still experience the best that Palo has to offer. (I also have a Palo dinner reservation, but I'm thinking of cancelling that one and maybe doing it solo on the 3 nighter, unless you guys want to try and do a DIS Palo dinner?!?) Anyway, my Palo Brunch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd, and the High Tea for 3:00 p.m. on the 22nd so if you guys want to join me for either one (or, alternatively, try and do a big DIS meet for either or both), that would be super!!

vmedisneymom-I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet fur baby! Maybe she's found her brother, and my sweet Molly Mae, and they are all playing together having fun!

Crystal-We have brunch booked for 11 as well, so you are more than welcome to join the DH and I, if you'd like.

I'm all for a DIS meet as well!

 

[FairyGrandmother]

All right guys, happy, happy day! I'm done feeling sorry for myself that DH isn't coming, and am really starting to get excited (again) about the trip. I really can't thank you all enough for all of the support and well wishes. Your support has gotten me through a very difficult week, and has made me excited about stepping out of my comfort zone to enjoy my and DD's vacation.

vmedisneymom, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet doggie. (((HUGS)))

Now, about a DIS meet, I'm definitely down with that. When we cruised last time, we had a DIS meet at one of the clubs an hour before the fire drill. It was a great way to start off the cruise!! Secondly, Jey, I'm glad you brought up Palo because I was going to ask if I could *please* tag along with somebody to at least the brunch and high tea so I could still experience the best that Palo has to offer. (I also have a Palo dinner reservation, but I'm thinking of cancelling that one and maybe doing it solo on the 3 nighter, unless you guys want to try and do a DIS Palo dinner?!?) Anyway, my Palo Brunch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd, and the High Tea for 3:00 p.m. on the 22nd so if you guys want to join me for either one (or, alternatively, try and do a big DIS meet for either or both), that would be super!! [/QUO

Crystal: So glad that you decided to come along afterall. Michelle, Chris, and I have Polo brunch and Tea scheduled for the same times on the 22nd and you would be more then welcome to join us if you wish. If you find a better offer we have Polo dinner scheduled for the evening of the 23rd at 6pm (on the 2nd cruise). We would love to have you join us at any of those times.

I would also like to do a meet so that we can get to know everyone in person. This will be our 3rd and 4th cruise and we have met some really great people on these boards, Michelle keeps in touch with several of them. I have difficlty just getting my email let alone sending any and forget facebook so I get my updates from Michelle.

Looking foward to meeting you on Sunday, We will be at the port eairly. I am really looking foward to having the ship to ourselves on thursday morning before they let the new group of cruisers onboard.

See you and everyone else in 4 days. Magie

 

[gdaneowner]

All right guys, happy, happy day! I'm done feeling sorry for myself that DH isn't coming, and am really starting to get excited (again) about the trip. I really can't thank you all enough for all of the support and well wishes. Your support has gotten me through a very difficult week, and has made me excited about stepping out of my comfort zone to enjoy my and DD's vacation.

vmedisneymom, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet doggie. (((HUGS)))

Now, about a DIS meet, I'm definitely down with that. When we cruised last time, we had a DIS meet at one of the clubs an hour before the fire drill. It was a great way to start off the cruise!! Secondly, Jey, I'm glad you brought up Palo because I was going to ask if I could *please* tag along with somebody to at least the brunch and high tea so I could still experience the best that Palo has to offer. (I also have a Palo dinner reservation, but I'm thinking of cancelling that one and maybe doing it solo on the 3 nighter, unless you guys want to try and do a DIS Palo dinner?!?) Anyway, my Palo Brunch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd, and the High Tea for 3:00 p.m. on the 22nd so if you guys want to join me for either one (or, alternatively, try and do a big DIS meet for either or both), that would be super!!

If we did a DIS meet in a club or the Palo, these are adult only areas correct? Is there a way maybe we can get our kiddos together, so maybe they can meet new friends before they head to the kids clubs? I know my DS loves to meet new people, and would make his trips to the clubs easier if he had more kids he maybe knew a little bit. He will have his BFF Jordyn already, but I think that all the kids might benefit if they new a few more faces when they went to the kids clubs for the first time. Suggestions?

 

[Crystal_27]

Crystal-We have brunch booked for 11 as well, so you are more than welcome to join the DH and I, if you'd like.

I'm all for a DIS meet as well!

Michelle, Chris, and I have Polo brunch and Tea scheduled for the same times on the 22nd and you would be more then welcome to join us if you wish. If you find a better offer we have Polo dinner scheduled for the evening of the 23rd at 6pm (on the 2nd cruise). We would love to have you join us at any of those times.

I would also like to do a meet so that we can get to know everyone in person. This will be our 3rd and 4th cruise and we have met some really great people on these boards, Michelle keeps in touch with several of them. I have difficlty just getting my email let alone sending any and forget facebook so I get my updates from Michelle.

Well, since we all have Palo Brunch scheduled for the same time on the 22nd, let's see if they will sit us all together and we can make a big DIS group of it. Magie, I might totally join you guys for High Tea as well (and Missy, I'm going to do my best to talk to you into High Tea - - it's super fun!!). Anyone else who wants to change their times to tag along should definitely do so.

If we did a DIS meet in a club or the Palo, these are adult only areas correct? Is there a way maybe we can get our kiddos together, so maybe they can meet new friends before they head to the kids clubs? I know my DS loves to meet new people, and would make his trips to the clubs easier if he had more kids he maybe knew a little bit. He will have his BFF Jordyn already, but I think that all the kids might benefit if they new a few more faces when they went to the kids clubs for the first time. Suggestions?

When we went, I think we met in Diversions, which is only an adult club at night. During the day, it is kid-friendly. You guys want to just say we'll do a DIS meet at Diversions at 2:00 p.m. on the 19th? Will that give us enough time to hang and then get to the fire drill?

 

[gdaneowner]

When we went, I think we met in Diversions, which is only an adult club at night. During the day, it is kid-friendly. You guys want to just say we'll do a DIS meet at Diversions at 2:00 p.m. on the 19th? Will that give us enough time to hang and then get to the fire drill?[/QUOTE]


That sounds great!.. What time do they do the muster drill? I would think an hour or so would be enough time to hang for a bit. My thing with Palo, is that I am not sure about my 8mo old DS. I am going to try not to use to much of the nursery with him.