Unofficial check-in for 2/23 Magic

[Rikersmom]

I think it would be great to try to arrange a meeting place--maybe after the safety drill since everyone has to be on board by then. Anyone have any suggestions about where to meet?

 

[mmouse37]

Others cruisers in the past seemed to realize that meeting at the Sailaway Party is too hectic....someone once said they met at the Promenade Lounge.

MJ

 

[cinbis]

How about after the safety drill in the Promenade Lounge?

 

[mmouse37]

That would put it at about 5 pm right? Sounds good to me. I'll drop off life vest back at the cabin and head down to the Promenade Lounge. Can't guarantee I can talk the kids into coming with me though.

Hey everyone....sound like a plan? No commitment, if you can make it you do, if you can't you don't!

I have some great lime green paper and I'll make a DIS MEET sign!

I can't wait for this cruise.

 

[mmouse37]

That would put it at about 5 pm right? Sounds good to me. I'll drop off life vest back at the cabin and head down to the Promenade Lounge. Can't guarantee I can talk the kids into coming with me though.

Hey everyone....sound like a plan? No commitment, if you can make it you do, if you can't you don't!

I have some great lime green paper and I'll make a DIS MEET sign!

I can't wait for this cruise.

MJinkbounc inkbounc

 

[cinbis]

That sounds good to me!

 

[gobbi45]

Our cruise docs are here...Finally. The meeting sounds good. We will def try to make it. inkbounc inkbounc

 

[discastmember]

I'm sooooo depressed.... I haven't received any cruise docs yet.

 

[cinbis]

I had two questions about meeting. MJ, perhaps you'll know the answers. Are children allowed in the Promonade Lounge and what time is the sailaway party?

Thank!
Cindi

 

[mmouse37]

discastmember......move this over to the CM board and someone will answer.


cinbis......The sailaway party usual begins just before 5:00...when the ship sets sail. Thinking about that now, our Dis meet might be better off moved to a later time, unless we could just meet for a few moments to say hello and then go on up to the sailaway party.

That's a good question about the kids in the lounge. I know I have seen them in there but they were waiting for a shore excursion with their parents. I have also seen them in there before dinner began, again with their parents. I am not sure what to tell you. This lounge is pretty open meaning it is adjacent to the hallway that leads to the dining room. It is not a closed in separate room. I'll try and find out!

MJ

 

[lucky2]

Karen:

I like the way you are organizing the February 23rd list! Here are a few extra details about our family.

2 adults (Aaron and Monica), boys (Brett 10 and Mitchell 9)
We are schedule for early seating.
We will be staying at the Cocoa Beach Ocean hotel on Friday evening.
We do not have our cruise documents yet.

 

[cinbis]

MJ-

What time is the safety drill? Perhaps we would have a few mintues to meet right after that and before the sailaway party. Or are they too close together? Where is the sailaway party held? Is there a meeting place nearby that would be better than the Promonade Lounge in case kids are not permitted?

Thanks for looking into this....we're relying on your cruising expertise!!!

It's starting to snow.....sounds like it is going to be very messy later on.....3 more weeks!!!!

 

[Rikersmom]

I think we'll be fine if we try to get together at the Promenade Lounge after the safety drill. We can always move up to the deck if we get too crowded. I've seen kids at the lounge, and I can't imagine that anyone would ask us to move. It will be great to just see what we all look like so we'll recognize each other later.

Anyone willing to describe themselves? I'm about 5'4", wish I weighed less than I do, have short brown hair, glasses or contacts (depending on the wind). And I'll be wearing a lime green ribbon! --Karen

 

[discastmember]

Karen,
You can't miss us. I have curly dark medium length hair (usually everyone remembers my hair-don't know if that's good or bad.....) and I am about 5'3" (also wish I was about 20 lbs lighter). My husband Drew on the other hand is a foot taller than me. You know the old Mutt and Jeff thing. I will probably be the really frazzled one with three kids pulling me in all directions. Whew! at that point, I may be the one holding a rum and diet coke with a twist of lime. Hey that goes with my ribbon!
Lisa

 

[mmouse37]

Well, here goes....5'7 with short brown hair....weight is a dirty word and I don't use dirty words!!!! Of course I wished I weighed less....doesn't everybody!!!

Ok....I checked a Navigator from 12/8 (on Barb's website) and it says that the Mandatory Boat Drill takes place at 4:00 pm.

The Sailaway Party begins at 4:30 pm on Deck 9, midship at the Goofy Pool Stage.

The sailaway party lasts awhile, so I agree with Karen that we should meet at the Promenade Lounge after the boat drill for a quick hello and introduce ourselves! Then everyone can head up to Deck9 and really start to PARTY!!!!

MJ

 

[mmouse37]

CINBIS....we should be arriving at the Radisson about noonish on the 22nd. We are driving up from Clearwater. Want to hit Ron Jon Surf Shop. Haven been there in years. Kids remember it from when they were young.

I'll be the one with the three teenagers by the pool!!!!! I might be a bit frazzled by then since we are flying to FL on the 17th. Six days alone with three teens should be interesting!!!!

Trying to explain to my 16 year old son why he CANNOT drive the rental car is exhausting already!!!!

I'll be wearing my lime green ribbons. Probaby on by beach bag/pocketbook!!!

MJ

 

[cinbis]

MJ-

We won't be at the Radisson until after 7. Our flight gets in at 6:15.

Perhaps we'll cross paths at breakfast!

I just got back from the gym......working on the weight thing!!! No one there is happy with their weight either!!! 5'4"....med. length light brown hair.....my husband is about 6'.....brown hair. I'll tie the ribbon to my black backpack/pocketbook.

I have an 11 year old that sounds like a younger version of your 16 year old! We're confident he'll be a trial lawyer!!! If I seem frazzled, he's the reason!!!!

 

[mmouse37]

OMG.....CINBIS....that is too funny. We always said Brian would be the best lawyer around!!!! He can debate an issue until you don't know if you are coming and going!!! I am always at a loss for words when debating him!! I feel my parental control slipping away inch by inch!!!

MJ

 

[cinbis]

We'll have to have those two go head to head!!!! I'm always saying that I don't want to have dinner with the Debate Team!!!!

 

[mmouse37]

hey 2/23 cruisers.....how did we let this thread get pushed back to the 2nd page???

Let's keep it alive!!

I am making a list of all the "out of the ordinary" things things I want to bring...here are some of them. I found if I put the item in a special basket when I think of it, I won't be running around like a crazy person near the end.

- 8ft extension cord (came in extremely useful on last cruise)
- over the door shoe holder (ditto)
- laundery detergent tablets (WHISK)
- mesh laundry bag for dirty clothes
- LCD clock with sound soother (20 different sounds)
- collapsible cooler
- large and small zip lock bags (for packing ice in cooler)
- cyrstal light/ice tea mix (to make our own beverages)
- 1 qt. Chuggables container to drink from by the pool
- $50.00 in singles for various porters, room service, etc.
- Roll of quarters for laundry
- stain stick or SHOUT wipes
- clothes pins (great for hanging wet swim suites in bathroom)
- 2 bottles Beringer's White Zinfandel
- LIME GREEN RIBBONS/DIS MEET SIGN!

That's all I can think of at the moment. Feel free to add on!

MJ