Spring Break 2011 on the DREAM

[Kate716]

Hi Kate ~

Awesome! Who all is going to be in your cabin? I see you have 1 princess and 1 prince charming. Would you let me know their ages and your room number when you get a chance? You can either post here or PM me.

Glad you're on board!

E

Sent you a pm with our info!

 

[chernabogfamily]

Hey, I totally forgot about this. Was there any other info needed by me (ie: names/ages/etc) for the FE exchange? I have been quite spacy lately and don't know if I gave all the info needed.

 

[esbrick]

I received a few emails / posts regarding FE's this weekend. My boss is in today AND Ive been out of the office because my parents were in town. When I am caught up here, hopefully in the next hour, I can catch up with my FE list So much more fun! Emails / posts to be answered soon

 

[esbrick]

Okay, so the last thread I posted this question to, got me seriously laughed at. But....I'll ask again.
Is there anyone on this cruise that is a runner and interested in doing the Castaway Cay 5K? I'm guessing that the Dream will keep doing this part of the itinerary, but who really knows until the maiden voyage. Is anyone a walker that might do the powerwalk?

I would love to! It will keep me motivated to stay on my fitness regime. . . Well, it's a fitness regime to me, may not be to anyone else but definately count me in!

 

[esbrick]

Sent you a pm with our info!

Gotcha! Ur all set!

 

[esbrick]

Hey, I totally forgot about this. Was there any other info needed by me (ie: names/ages/etc) for the FE exchange? I have been quite spacy lately and don't know if I gave all the info needed.

Hi there! I need your cabin number and names if you would like to include them.

 

[esbrick]

So thanks to some lovely posters, ie PPiew & Mean Queen just wanted to give some tips:

1. One thing to keep in mind is allergies, ie peanuts. As of now I have not received any requests for peanut free bags, however, I wanted to suggest that, just in case, we might want to keep our stuff peanut free if it's ok. Darn allergies, when I was younger I can swear it wasn't as bad. . . Is everyone ok with this?

2. Keep in mind when you are packing for your trip you can dedicate a small bag for FE stuff. You can make it a souvie bag This is also a good thing to keep in mind for souvies to help you plan

3. It is HALLOWEEN! It is a great time to go to Costco, Walgreens, CVS or wherever you get your candy and pick up the bite size stuff. You can put it in the freezer until March. . . and pray it lasts that long!

4. On the Halloween theme, it is also a great time to check out your pirate themed things for the Pirate Party! Also if you think of it you can take a look at your local party store and probably find some cool pirate themed chachkies to put into your FE give away stash. Oriental trading is good for this stuff too, if you order now, as shipping can get expensive

5. If you have not ordered your FE pockets you can get them on Ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Pocket-Minnie...132?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa536a2ac Most of us have used gradysmommy but I believe that there are other people who make them on Ebay.

6. There are great places to check out ideas for FE's on the Cruise boards too. It is always fun to get something from someone's home town, and equally cool to get stickers, suckers, crazy straws, light up bracelets, remember it's meant to be fun and the idea is to spread a little magic to our little community! This should not be something that is going to stress you out Have fun and enjoy!

If anyone else can think of things to add please do! Hope everyone is well!

Take care!

E

 

[chernabogfamily]

I would love to! It will keep me motivated to stay on my fitness regime. . . Well, it's a fitness regime to me, may not be to anyone else but definately count me in!

Cool! Way more fun to run if you know someone else running too!!

 

[chernabogfamily]

How many of you have done the exchange before?
How small should we try to make everything be?

 

[ppiew]

I have been on two FE cruises. Here are some of the things we gave and got: (some small - some not so) you can use your own judgement as to size of each. regardles, a bunch takes up a LOT of space! I ended up (last year) sending a box ahead to the ship - address is at top in the cruise info sticky. won't be bringing big stuff this year!!

(adults) deck of cards, CD of Caribbean Music, scrapbook made holder for photos etc., (made out of envelopes - very talented), wine charms, luggage tags, small photo albums, Cruise Kit of essentials (bandaids, needle/thread highlighter etc), plastic cruise stuff holder, kozees

(Boys) chapstick, matchbox cars, pirate eye patch, photo frames, inflatable beach balls, hacky-sacks (oriental trading)

(girls) net bath puffs, bracelets (various kinds), glow necklaces, photo frames, necklaces, beach toys

also a LOT of candy of many types - had to ration it out or they would have been flying high on the sugar! didn't know about this one, but someone said that bubble things (soapy stuff in bottle with thing to blow bubbles) wasn't allowed anymore because the liquid is slippery on the deck.. don't know if true but was told that.
Hope these ideas help. Can't think of others at the moment

 

[esbrick]

Last year we did our first FE cruise. We put little green bags (DIS Green) filled with crazy straws; pirates gold chocolate pieces; pirate rings; some other candies and for the parents we put in key chain bottle openers from the brewery I work for. I gave my DD and our friend's DD a list of room numbers and how many bags went to each room. They had a great time being the delivery girls. I do wish I had broken it out a bit and will do so this year.

We received glo necklaces; note pads; pens; anti bacterial hand wipes, tiny suntan lotion tubes; a photo album and some other things that I just can't remember right now

It was alot of fun

 

[chernabogfamily]

I have been on two FE cruises. Here are some of the things we gave and got: (some small - some not so) you can use your own judgement as to size of each. regardles, a bunch takes up a LOT of space! I ended up (last year) sending a box ahead to the ship - address is at top in the cruise info sticky. won't be bringing big stuff this year!!

(adults) deck of cards, CD of Caribbean Music, scrapbook made holder for photos etc., (made out of envelopes - very talented), wine charms, luggage tags, small photo albums, Cruise Kit of essentials (bandaids, needle/thread highlighter etc), plastic cruise stuff holder, kozees

(Boys) chapstick, matchbox cars, pirate eye patch, photo frames, inflatable beach balls, hacky-sacks (oriental trading)

(girls) net bath puffs, bracelets (various kinds), glow necklaces, photo frames, necklaces, beach toys

also a LOT of candy of many types - had to ration it out or they would have been flying high on the sugar! didn't know about this one, but someone said that bubble things (soapy stuff in bottle with thing to blow bubbles) wasn't allowed anymore because the liquid is slippery on the deck.. don't know if true but was told that.
Hope these ideas help. Can't think of others at the moment

[/QUOTE]Last year we did our first FE cruise. We put little green bags (DIS Green) filled with crazy straws; pirates gold chocolate pieces; pirate rings; some other candies and for the parents we put in key chain bottle openers from the brewery I work for. I gave my DD and our friend's DD a list of room numbers and how many bags went to each room. They had a great time being the delivery girls. I do wish I had broken it out a bit and will do so this year.

We received glo necklaces; note pads; pens; anti bacterial hand wipes, tiny suntan lotion tubes; a photo album and some other things that I just can't remember right now

It was alot of fun[/QUOTE]

Looks like it's time to get my thinking cap on while all the Halloween/Christmas stuff is out. Thanks for all the great tips!!

 

[Mean Queen]

How many of you have done the exchange before?
How small should we try to make everything be?

We have taken part in 4 FE exchanges. We have received everything from homemade picture frames to candy to tattoos. The one tip I have is try to make sure the item is small enough to fit in the FE. I got a stuffed animal for a baby on one exchange and it was really hard to deliver it with no place to put it. I often give away stuff from the city I work for. This time, I may try to make something. We'll see how I do on my time management.

 

[dthogue]

I'm hoping that there might be someone else who runs and may be interested. When I did the run this year, it was quite miserable (mid 90's and humid- it was June). So, I keep hoping that maybe I'll meet someone else on the cruise and this thread that will also be doing it, because a friendly face is always nice to see. The big plus, the weather should be much nicer in March than in June!

I am by no means a runner, in fact I just started doing to Couch to 5k program last week in hopes of doing my first 5k on Thanksgiving morning. My DD (12) and I plan on doing the Castaway Cay 5k - she runs cross country and will be running track in the spring - I will walk/jog this 5K, hoping to be able to keep up with DD.

Tammy

 

[chernabogfamily]

I am by no means a runner, in fact I just started doing to Couch to 5k program last week in hopes of doing my first 5k on Thanksgiving morning. My DD (12) and I plan on doing the Castaway Cay 5k - she runs cross country and will be running track in the spring - I will walk/jog this 5K, hoping to be able to keep up with DD.

Tammy

Good for you! The Couch to 5K program is great. I help out with one in my town. We just had a new series start gearing up for a Thanksgiving Day run as well. What better way to start your Thanksgiving Day by "earning" a second helping of dinner/dessert!

We should all make a plan to meet up near the gangway before the run. I do run alone sometimes, but LOVE running with others far better.

 

[JackNMel]

I am cruising with my parents in November, and I am going to attempt to do the 5k with them then. My dad used to run marathons, but he and my mom just walk now. So we will probably walk/jog a little, and then I will know if I am worthy to do it in the spring. I do love the idea of having the island to ourselves, but I am really out of shape, lol. We will see how November goes, I will give a full report when I get back.

Esbrick, did you get my PM with the FE info? I need to start planning a little bit!

 

[chernabogfamily]

I am cruising with my parents in November, and I am going to attempt to do the 5k with them then. My dad used to run marathons, but he and my mom just walk now. So we will probably walk/jog a little, and then I will know if I am worthy to do it in the spring. I do love the idea of having the island to ourselves, but I am really out of shape, lol. We will see how November goes, I will give a full report when I get back.

Esbrick, did you get my PM with the FE info? I need to start planning a little bit!

Awesome that you'll be doing it with your parents next month! They also usually have a power walk around the island (or at least they did). Running or walking, doesn't matter which you do...it's all great! Being one of the first to explore the island for the day is pretty great too!

Have a fantastic trip next month, and looking forward to hearing all about it.

 

[esbrick]

I am cruising with my parents in November, and I am going to attempt to do the 5k with them then. My dad used to run marathons, but he and my mom just walk now. So we will probably walk/jog a little, and then I will know if I am worthy to do it in the spring. I do love the idea of having the island to ourselves, but I am really out of shape, lol. We will see how November goes, I will give a full report when I get back.

Esbrick, did you get my PM with the FE info? I need to start planning a little bit!

Hi Melody! Yes I got your FE Info and I added it this am! I think I'm going to try that couch to 5K to get ready for the 5K at CC as well!

 

[chernabogfamily]

I think I'm going to try that couch to 5K to get ready for the 5K at CC as well!

How exciting!
I'm sorry if I sound like a cheerleader for running and fitness. I don't mean to, bad habit. I help out with a women's running group in my town, and we have beginning running "couch to 5k" programs that are always starting...so I'm ever the gung ho cheerleader when I speak about it. Just shut me up when you get sick of me (and don't take my work with a running group to mean that I am fast--I only watch the fast girls speed away).

 

[JackNMel]

I am excited about trying the 5K even tho I am not a runner at all! Only when chased... I will let you guys know how it goes in November.

I have been lurking on the FE threads to poach a good idea or two. Esbrick, do you have a current head count for the FE list to give me an idea of how many people are participating? If you have already posted this, I apologize, I haven't looked back on past posts recently.

Off topic, but my oldest daughter turned 13 yesterday, and we let her go on Facebook, with her father and I as friends. We will keep close tabs on her activity. So far it has been great, she likes to chat with me if we are on at the same time! She does much better with this than face to face conversations, so I am actually having better conversations with her now . Have a great week everyone!

Melody