September 19, 2010 - anyone?

[Jey12]

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.

to you and your family. That is the most heartbreaking part of being a pet owner. I believe it is our one last act of true friendship we can give our furry little friends is to ease their pain and know when it's time to say goodbye. It's not easy but their little pawprints stay in our hearts forever.


Crystal I am so happy you and DD will be joining us afterall! I am totally up for the 2pm DIS meet at Diversions. We should be able to find it by then right? Depending on DD4 and how well she likes the clubs I am all for tea as well. How do I go about booking that? I would really like to do brunch at Palo, and am going to try and get that booked as soon as we get onboard. Do I just book both at the same time? If not at least with the Diversions meeting we'll have faces to put with screen names and will recognize each other on the ship.


Speaking of my DD4, she's sick! Ugh can you believe it?!?!?! She hasn't been sick since last year and of course she'd pick something up now. I mostly feel so bad for her because I hate it when she's sick anytime, it just breaks my heart. I just hope we can kick this bug to the curb in the next 48 hours!

 

[Crystal_27]

Crystal I am so happy you and DD will be joining us afterall! I am totally up for the 2pm DIS meet at Diversions. We should be able to find it by then right? Depending on DD4 and how well she likes the clubs I am all for tea as well. How do I go about booking that? I would really like to do brunch at Palo, and am going to try and get that booked as soon as we get onboard. Do I just book both at the same time? If not at least with the Diversions meeting we'll have faces to put with screen names and will recognize each other on the ship.


Speaking of my DD4, she's sick! Ugh can you believe it?!?!?! She hasn't been sick since last year and of course she'd pick something up now. I mostly feel so bad for her because I hate it when she's sick anytime, it just breaks my heart. I just hope we can kick this bug to the curb in the next 48 hours!

I *think* Diversions is on Deck 3...but everything is so well marked that you should absolutely be able to find it. About booking the Tea and Brunch, I already have reservations for both, so just meet me at Palo at the respective times (11:00 a.m. for brunch and 3:00 p.m. for tea on the 22nd) and they will figure it out for us. The cruise staff are seriously so accommodating about everything...they will make it easy (and, since it looks like we are going to have a nice size DIS group for brunch and tea, I know they will be super accommodating about getting us all together anyway)!

I do hope that your DD starts feeling better. We dealt with that last year with my DD, but she ended up being just fine on the day of the cruise (of course, when the cruise staff asked if any of us had been sick in the past 72 hours, we told them absolutely NOT - LOL). Sending her way.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Crystal_27]

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.

Yeah, I completely understand not wanting to put him in the nursery. BUT, I will say that Palo is to die for and really might be worth having him in the clubs for a couple of hours. The food and service is out of this world incredible!!

 

[gdaneowner]

Yeah, I completely understand not wanting to put him in the nursery. BUT, I will say that Palo is to die for and really might be worth having him in the clubs for a couple of hours. The food and service is out of this world incredible!!

I do plan to suck it up and take him to the nursery once or twice.. because I to was to experience all the cruise has to offer. If you can suck it up and leave DH home hundreds of miles away, I can suck it up and leave my boy a few hundred yards away..

I am sure he will be fine. I have not read or heard anywhere that anyone has EVER had any issues with their kids being mistreated or neglected in the nursery or the clubs. Which makes it easier to leave them.

Today is my last work day until we leave for Orlando Saturday morning... I am super excited, but, still gotta get to packing!...

 

[bellaprincess98]

crystal, I'm glad you decided to join us anyway. I'm sorry about your husband not coming. That is a bummer.

OMG did I almost have a heart attack yesterday. I called DCL to get the final details about paperwork and what was required of me to bring. (This is my first cruise so I didnt want to forget anything) and that man told me that my passport had to be valid 6 months after our sailing date. I realized that everyone but mine was valid(Mine expires 2/2011). He said I had to bring my original birth certificate (Which I dont have). I almost broke down in tears.

I called again after trying to find my birth certificate so that someone could tell me what to do. It turns out that the 6 month rule was only for the Med. Cruises. What a relief. That guy ruined my morning. As long as it worked out in the end I am o.k.

 

[UGAFan0829]

OMG did I almost have a heart attack yesterday. I called DCL to get the final details about paperwork and what was required of me to bring. (This is my first cruise so I didnt want to forget anything) and that man told me that my passport had to be valid 6 months after our sailing date. I realized that everyone but mine was valid(Mine expires 2/2011). He said I had to bring my original birth certificate (Which I dont have). I almost broke down in tears.

I called again after trying to find my birth certificate so that someone could tell me what to do. It turns out that the 6 month rule was only for the Med. Cruises. What a relief. That guy ruined my morning. As long as it worked out in the end I am o.k.

Bless your heart...I bet you were a tad bit on the stressed side. I'm so glad you got it all figured out though!

 

[gdaneowner]

Ok.. so I am going to show my dorkedness yet again.. But, hope you all don't hold it against me. Anyway, I was just wondering if some of you seasoned sailors can help me out. I am trying to decide what I need to pack for my DS (8 mos.)..What is the "water" weather like? At night is it cool enough that he might need maybe long pants? Or even a jacket? I don't want to over pack, but I also don't want to be up an ocean with out any pants... (thats some more dorkedness)... Any help anyone could offer whould be most helpful in my packing ventures!

 

[Jey12]

Ok.. so I am going to show my dorkedness yet again.. But, hope you all don't hold it against me. Anyway, I was just wondering if some of you seasoned sailors can help me out. I am trying to decide what I need to pack for my DS (8 mos.)..What is the "water" weather like? At night is it cool enough that he might need maybe long pants? Or even a jacket? I don't want to over pack, but I also don't want to be up an ocean with out any pants... (thats some more dorkedness)... Any help anyone could offer whould be most helpful in my packing ventures!

Throw in 2 pairs of pants and get packed! Really how much room are the pants and jacket going to take up? I'll come get them and put them in my bag, problem solved. Now keep packing! LOL I'm going to be at your house in around 36 hours and I don't want to wait around thinking about pants.

 

[gdaneowner]

Throw in 2 pairs of pants and get packed! Really how much room are the pants and jacket going to take up? I'll come get them and put them in my bag, problem solved. Now keep packing! LOL I'm going to be at your house in around 36 hours and I don't want to wait around thinking about pants.

I didn't ask you anyways!... I said, seasoned sailors.. I did not say DCL virgins!..So there!

 

[Jey12]

I didn't ask you anyways!... I said, seasoned sailors.. I did not say DCL virgins!..So there!

What weekends at the Ozarks and canoe trips don't count? Just pack already! Let your suitcases sit in the living room and torment you like mine are.

 

[Crystal_27]

All right guys, we are super duper close. DD and I are leaving Atlanta tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. ("we're too excited to sleep!!!") so we should be checking into the Beach Club around 2:00 p.m. if the traffic and weather gods are good to me. Can't wait to meet everyone in just a couple days! Safe travels to everyone!

 

[Crystal_27]

7627 Bella402 - 2 adults, 0 kids, 2 adult gifts
7136 cgstrech - 3 adults, 0 kids, 3 adult gifts
1041 ChipDaleLover - 2 adults, 1 kids, 1 adult gift
1067 ChipDaleLover - 2 adults, 0 kids, 1 adult gift
2601 ChipDaleLover - 2 adults, 0 kids, 2 adult gifts
1069 ChipDaleLover - 3 adults, 0 kids, 3 adult gifts
6083 Crystal_27 - 2 adults, 1 kids, 1 adult gift
7100 e_tea989 - 2 adults, 1 kids, 1 adult gift
7104 Emsabems - 2 adults, 2 kids, 1 adult gift
7505 FairyGrandmother - 3 adults, 0 kids, 2 adult gifts
2030 gdaneowner - 2 adults, 2 kids, 1 adult gift
2032 Jey12 - 2 adults, 1 kids, 1 adult gift
2602 thamar58 - 2 adults, 4 kids, 1 adult gift
6647 Tngrl78 - 2 adults, 1 kids, 1 adult gift
6551 verygfy - 2 adults, 2 kids, 1 adult gift
2544 vmedisneymom - 2 adults, 1 kids, 1 adult gift

Did I get that right? Did I miss anyone?

Ok everyone here are the FE maps of the 4 decks that that have participating cabins. I have also included a link to my photobucket album where I have also uploaded the maps.

I have included the cabin numbers, names and ages on each page. If anyone has any issues printing or questions please let me know.

http://http://s537.photobucket.com/albums/ff332/ibmickey/Deck%20Plans/

Click on the thumbnail to view the full size image that you can download and print

Fish Extender Participants (updated):

Belle402 - Marianne with DM, Sue - 7627
cgstretch - Cecile, Terry, Dan(33) - 7136
ChipDaleLover - (4 staterooms): 1041 (DD Stacy, SIL Jeff, DGD Gracie(4); 1067 - DMom and DDad Phyllis & Gene and friend Erik; 2601 (Susie & Sheila - in their 70's); 1069 (Tina (me), Karen, and Marcy)
Crystal_27 - Crystal, Randy, Ansley(6) - 6083
e_tea989 - Lori, Zinovi, Evan(4) - 7100
Emsabems - Rodney, Emily, Aiden(5), Jacob(3) - 7104
FairyGrandmother/ibmickey - Michelle, Chris, Magie - 7505
gdaneowner - Lisa, Rob, Eli(3), Lucas(8 mos.) - 2030
Jey12 - Jen, Jason and Jordyn(4) - 2032
thamar58 - w/ DH, Genesis(10), Marc(9), Michael(5), Isabella(4) - 2602
Tngrl78 - Brandi, Scott, Connor(6) - 6647
verygfy - Angela, Mitch, Scott(12), Haley(4) - 6551
vmedisneymom - Michelle, Stephen, Hayden(7) - 2544

Just wanted to repost the FE stuff in case anyone was looking for it.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Crystal,
I just sent you an important PM, please let me know if you got it!! Thanks, and safe travels! Can't wait to see you on the ship, if not before!

 

[FairyGrandmother]

We will be flying out of here at 8:40 in the morning, less then 24 hours. I still have my paking to do (luckly I only have to pack for myself). I have to finish the wash and go get my nails done then I will come home and pack. I am a nortoreous over packer so it should be fun. I plan to pack for only 4 days and then it will probably be too much.
We will be staying at the Raddison on Saterday evening hope to see some of you there, if not we will see you all on Sunday.
Those of you who are driving please drive carefully, Crystal just take it easy on the drive and stop often to take a brake and strech your muscles. Can't wait to see each and everyone of you.
In just about 48 hours we will be getting ready to board the shuttle for the port and start our "WONDERFUL" cruise. see you then.
Magie

 

[gdaneowner]

We will be flying out of here at 8:40 in the morning, less then 24 hours. I still have my paking to do (luckly I only have to pack for myself). I have to finish the wash and go get my nails done then I will come home and pack. I am a nortoreous over packer so it should be fun. I plan to pack for only 4 days and then it will probably be too much.
We will be staying at the Raddison on Saterday evening hope to see some of you there, if not we will see you all on Sunday.
Those of you who are driving please drive carefully, Crystal just take it easy on the drive and stop often to take a brake and strech your muscles. Can't wait to see each and everyone of you.
In just about 48 hours we will be getting ready to board the shuttle for the port and start our "WONDERFUL" cruise. see you then.
Magie

We are flying out of Kansas City at 640am tomorrow, and are also staying at the Radisson... We are supposed to land in Orlando at 2:09pm....So hopefully we will be at the hotel by 4 or so. I am sure we will be in need of a rest after a day full of travelling.


Safe Travels!

 

[Jey12]

I am off work and we will be on our way to the airport before 5am tomorrow! I hope to have a view of the ocean by this time tomorrow! I can't wait to meet you all and wish everyone a safe trip and we'll see you soon!




Lisa are you packed yet????

 

[Tngrl78]

we are UBER excited! Almost done packing. We will leave around 5am from Chattanooga, TN and drive to Kissimee to stay overnight as usual, then leave Kissimee around 10 am Sunday to go to the port. We are doing the Stingray adventure in Nassau and the Snorkeling adventure over the reef from Castaway key again this year. Hope to meet you all. Safe travels to each of you and God bless.

 

[gdaneowner]

I am off work and we will be on our way to the airport before 5am tomorrow! I hope to have a view of the ocean by this time tomorrow! I can't wait to meet you all and wish everyone a safe trip and we'll see you soon!




Lisa are you packed yet????

Well, not completely.. But, close.. But keep remembering things I need.. running outta room... trying to decide where I am putting the kitchen sink...

 

[verygfy]

finally finished all the packing and shockingly I only have 6 bags total, 5 checked and 1 carry on, oh and I did find room for the kitchen sick For a notorious overpacker like myself I am pretty proud that I narrowed it down to 5 bags for 4 people.

We are leaving about 7am tomorrow morning drive from Atlanta all the way to PC and staying at the Radisson as well. Hope to see some of you tomorrow and safe travels.

 

[Jey12]

OK you kitchen sink packers. Now I'm worried we're going to be walking around naked. For 3 of us I have 2 checked bags and really 1 carry on. The other two carry ons are dress up clothes for DD, meds and toiletries, then a bag with the laptop and camera. Now I can't find my shoes of course! This is nothing new, I need a beeper on them.