Way Early I know but anyone going on Eastern May 1-8 2004?

[CM_Mom]

Tammy, no word from DD yet about the availability. As of Saturday AM it still wasn't posted. I'm becoming almost obsessive about checking DCL website (DH is in stitches..but he's so laid back). As of 5 minutes ago they still showed Cats 4,5,6, and 8 for parties of 2 or 3 so I know there are at least 4 staterooms available. We only need 2. This morning they had cat 9 and 11 also and then it changed. DD mentioned that as TAs release the staterooms they've reserved, they become available for the crew. As I said earlier, I'm not going to PANIC until there's NOTHING available for several days. We'll have a wonderful time whatever but the cruise will be cheaper and more relaxing than spending 10 days in Orlando and WDW, etc. Besides, I want to hang out with this bunch at least a little bit. Thanks for asking and all the prayers and positive thoughts.

Now if we get ressies and end up on Deck 6 it would be a hoot. From what I understand, when DD can book the cruise, she won't know what staterooms until we actually arrive at the port. This is one vacation where flexibility counts.

Alice, glad the tax man didn't ruin your vacation. Know that's a load off your mind.

Katie, the folks on this thread like Mickey and his friends at least as much as you do. We'll be sure to let them all know you and Michael are coming.

Heidi, I sent you a PM chuckle. Glad that POR knows who you are. At least they changed you BACK.

Bought some bedding plants at WalMart last night and planted them after work today. Daylight savings time is great for some things. We're finally beginning to reclaim our back yard from the ravages of the 120 pound dog our DS brought with him when he moved in for 6 months last fall. Thankfully, we have our empty nest back. I'm becoming selfish in my old age!

Check you later
Reine

 

[conny264]

Good Morning.

Still no docs and with no mail from friday tii tuesday after Easter,I´m going to have a nervous breakdown if they don´t arrive untill this thursday.

Travis-I know,what you mean about LotR.I really like the movies,but if Jason and Silke start only talking about this one thing at dinner,we´ll just leave.

Thanks for the definite warning about deck6,we are on deck 7 in 7014.l´ll make sure to take a peek around the corner before walking on dangerous ground.
I´ll love the idea about the banner,that is so cool,hope it will work.

Bye
Conny

 

[saturday97]

Well add my DH to the LoTR fan club, he's read all the books and although they are great movies, I just can't handle the "in detail" talk! I'll definately be enjoying a Konk Kooler during any discussion of LoTR onboard!

We are on Deck 6 also! I'm beginning to think it's a DIS designated area-- maybe it's so we don't scare the Disney newbies (can you believe there are people out there NOT totally consumed with Disney?? Poor souls!!).

Disney on Ice was great the other night, Jungle Adventures was really good --but dthouge, sounds like you had a better cruise warm-up with Magical Vacations!

Jason, we're totally with you on the Konk Kooler Kampout at the port. I'll bring the Disney Trivia game and a nearly 6 year old who can entertain us with renditions of several Madonna songs (the only person he loves more than Mickey Mouse is Madonna)!

 

[LogansMommy_MD]

Thought I'd pop in and say HI..

The banner idea sounds like a GREAT one - should be alot of fun!!!!

Tammy - sounds like you guys have been productive!! Very cool.. the pillowcases and t-shirts sound really cute!!!

Wish we could join in on the "party" up on Deck 6, but we're down on 2!!

have a great day...


-Tracey

 

[hydster]

Ryan found out today that he probably in all likeliness not have a job between this month and October! I really need some prayers and Pixie Dust sent this way that he will be able to get a new job before this one is ended! It's such a scary position to be in right now...the unknown and the volatility of it all!

Ok..that's enough of the sad stuff...just if you have extra time pray that the lead he's been working on for awhile will pan out soon!

The sign thing sounds really really cool...that's a great idea!

Travis--Ryan has been known to watch 007 movies so he might talk with you about it all! I am not a fan of "fake" action movies where everything is so unbelievable but I still watch them!

Tammy--The pillowcases sound cool! We did a beach towel for Kaylee and Tanner last time and it was so much fun! They even used them at CC and got lots of stares and questions about where they "bought" those. LOL Disney on Ice sounds like A LOT of fun! I agree that they need to sell those drinks at ANYTHING Disney just so you get the Caribbean feel! LOL I was roflmao at your list making! I do the exact same thing! My kids each get a list (except Tanner he's too little) and then I re-check and check again to make sure everything is on it as I throw it into the suitcase! I think the best thing is for me to use the ziploc bags for their stuff...then I pack it, know it is there and don't have to hear the "MOM I can't find any socks, where's my underwear, I don't know where my shorts are!" The POR thing I'm sure will be just fine! I'm WAY nervous about our Limo coming to get us as well! I guess if worse comes to worse we'll head over to MCO and do Disney transfers from there and add them to our sign and sail card! Who is your Limo with???

Kathy--I think someone knew we were all together and rowdy so they decided to mostly screw up one deck instead of all 7! LOL

Alice--great news on the tax man and getting to keep most everything you bought!! That is awesome!!

Tandy--WTG on the upgrade! That is wonderful for sure!!

Reine--who knows with the job thing the way it is Ryan could lose his job today and you could have our 2 connecting cabins....it's unknown if we will make it for sure at this point or not! We may have to lose the money but at least we wouldn't be spending extra on WDW and hotel and all of it. I hope we don't but right now it's not certain about anything so don't despair...you may get our 2 connecting rooms. I read your PM just haven't had time to respond! ROFLMAO though!!! Great about getting the plants. My front yard is a disaster and I don't know how we are going to get it fixed. We face West and our house is WHITE so it just fry's everything near it in the 100 degree summer sun. Glad you finally got your house back and the doggie got moved! I don't know what's worse the digging and wear on the grass or the dog poop.

Conny--really hoping you get your docs today or tomorrow! I would be stressed out beyond belief by now...I think you are doing a good job keeping it together! I just hope we can still meet up at the pool at POR! Hey and if you are in 7014 you better be darn quiet because from what I can tell you are just above my 2 rooms!

Amber--ah yes another deck 6'er! AWESOME!!! They are going to rue the day they put so many of us on the 6th deck! ROFLMAO at the Madonna lover in your house! I was once a Madonna Fan Club president (in my early younger stupid years!) lol

Tracey--Glad you popped in to say hi! You can just hang out with us in one of our rooms or if Reine ends up getting my 2 rooms you could probably hang out with her!!

Well I'm off to have another nervous breakdown and then try to clean my house and do some laundry!

Heidi

 

[dthogue]

Good Afternoon Everyone -

Just checking in before my hour long drive to soccer practice

Tracey - Glad to see someone else will be on deck 2. I was beginning to think my family was the only ones there.

Heidi- sorry to hear about the job. We'll keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping that Ryan finds something soon and that it all works out. I have Tiffany towncar booked for the Limo to the port, then a van from the port to the All Stars then the airport. I did schedule my pick up early enough that if they don't show up, I can call.

Alice - glad to hear the tax thing worked out for you.

Conny - keeping my fingers crossed that those docs arrive SOON.

Take everyone,
Tammy

 

[ThreeCircles]

Heidi--

Here's well-wishes and positive thoughts coming from Florida. I'm sorry to hear the bad news about Ryan's job.

 

[DisneyMagicTravis]

Originally posted by saturday97
I'll definately be enjoying a Konk Kooler during any discussion of LoTR onboard!

I'll be right there with ya!

Cheers!

 

[DisneyMagicTravis]

Originally posted by hydster
Ryan found out today that he probably in all likeliness not have a job between this month and October! I really need some prayers and Pixie Dust sent this way that he will be able to get a new job before this one is ended! It's such a scary position to be in right now...the unknown and the volatility of it all!


Travis--Ryan has been known to watch 007 movies so he might talk with you about it all! I am not a fan of "fake" action movies where everything is so unbelievable but I still watch them!

I'm sorry to hear all that. I'm sure everything will work out. I'm dealing with the same thing now also. Not knowing is the worst. It's always in the back of my mind. We still don't know anything, although a lot is taking place....

At least someone here watches 007.

 

[ThreeCircles]

Here's the Disney Magic May 1st Cruise Daily Countdown Riddle for today:

 

[hydster]

Thanks to all of you for your support! We are NOT going to cancel this cruise under any circumstances (says Ryan) and he was pretty much guaranteed a job until October so we have that long to find employment for him. I think it is possible to do this. He actually has an interview on Friday so dang you guys are good!

Tammy--sorry to hear you have to do the hour long drive to soccer! If I drove an hour I'd be in Wyoming! LOL
Oh your limo company will be there I'm positive. It could be worse you could be going through a NO NAME company like ours! LOL I actually called the BBB on them and they have good ratings and good customer reviews on the website. They are Southern Elegance Limousine and I am praying that they are reputable enough to come get us. We got a $250.00 quote from POR to the port and back to MCO which was the cheapest we could find (hopefully being cheap doesn't bite us in the butt) but we shall see! If not we will have one expensive taxi ride! LOL


Travis--Thanks for the kind words! I'm feeling more positive about it now that he has an interview with a company who he knows someone who works there and is pulling for him and also that his boss told him he for sure had a job until October at the earliest. Yeah he's a big movie guy and actually went to college to be a film major but then I got pregnant and the dream ended! LOL I hope you get something figured out on your end as well!!

Jason--Thanks for the well wishes!! As for the riddle...I'm brain dead but the only thing I can come up with is that the number 48 is cut in 1/2 on the license plate which means 24??

Off to fix dinner and GET WASTED ON GIN!!! I've earned it right?

Heidi

 

[Alice Sr.]

48 / 2 = 24 DAYS!!! am I right?

Hey Travis I like 007 so does Linds. Sorry to hear you are in the same position as Ryan.

Heidi you guys can stay in our cabin, plenty of room. I'm sorry this had to happen now and put a damper on everything.

Alice

 

[ThreeCircles]

Boooooyaaaaaa!

Both Alice and Heidi are correct in their riddle-solving answers! Only 24 Days!!!

How is everyone doing with their shopping and pre-cruise preparations?

 

[saturday97]

Heidi I am so glad you guys are not cancelling the cruise. I'm in flux too and I know how hard it is to lay out this kind of cash when things are uncertain. But I know you'll all have a great time and come back refreshed and re-energized! Unless of course we cause TOO much damage to deck 6! Wish there was an angel smilie to show how angelic we are-- yeah right!!

Cruise shopping officially started today for me, I stopped by the Disney store for Easter goodies and all the beachwear for kids were out. Aack! I went crazy!! Gotta break it to the kid that I spent his Madonna ticket money on swim shorts and beach towels!

 

[GOVAC24]

Good Evening everyone!

Thanks for the update on the riddle. Now I can play too!!!
Heidi - Glad things are working out for you guys. We've been there & done that.
Bill & I are on deck 6 too at least that's what DVC member services said when we booked - 6010. But still don't have docs yet Well there's always tomorrow. I emailed DCL about the excursions but haven't heard from them yet.
Love the pass the banner idea.
It sounds like we need a list makers anonymous meeting.. Hi my name is Lisa & I'm a list maker. LOL

Well enjoy your day!

 

[CM_Mom]

Hey Heidi, Ryan, Travis, Saturday,

Just thought I'd give a word of encouragement. I work with a Job Search ministry as part of a team that ministers to 30-50 job seekers each week. We're seeing people land almost every week now, last week 3 people. The job market is DEFINITELY picking up. My DS received a call from a headhunter last week, the first since April and we are hearing of recruiters who have job orders to fill which is extremely encouraging. If anyone wants to PM me with an e-mail address, I'm be glad to send you some of our materials. We don't find folks jobs but we do teach cutting edge strategies to help folks in their search. Most of all, you will all be in my prayers that God will draw you closer to him as he helps you find your next position.

Now for the brag: Check out this thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=5260152#post5260152 and read the "We loved Robyn" post. That's MY DD. Glad I have a knit top on today, if I had a button up shirt, I'd have popped them off.

No word on ressies yet. The choices are shrinking but I hope that means they've pulled some off the website for crew availability. The Good Lord knows what we're supposed to do, he just hasn't told me yet. Maybe DD will give me a call from St. Thomas tomorrow.

Heidi, so glad to hear about Ryan's good news and glad you're staying with the cruise. We wouldn't want the rooms through someone else's misfortune. That would spoil the fun.

Sounds like deck 6 will be rockin'...but ANY deck is a good deck on the Magic.

Till tomorrow -- yep, I'm hooked on the boards whether we get to go on this cruise or not. Since DD loves her job, there will be other opprortunities if this one doesn't pan out and she gets a discount at the parks too.

Reine

 

[ThreeCircles]

Good morning everyone--

Well, I'm happy to report that I think I'm officially "done" with all cruise-related shopping! Last night I purchased a memory card for the digital camera, film for the 35mm, and a new flash for my SLR online. SO, for now at least, I can't think of anything else I need to buy. Let's hope it lasts!


Reine--

What a great thread about your daughter! I've always believed that it's the Cast Members that help to make the "Disney Experience" and it sounds like Robyn has that Disney Touch!

 

[conny264]

Hello everybody and a happy Wednesday

Heidi-Positive thoughts are going your way,don´t leave me alone at the POR pool.And we are very quiet,you won´t hear a beep from us one floor up.Keep us up to date

Govac24-you are not the only one with no docs,I still DIDN`T get them yesterday or today.I´m hoping for tommorrow or I´ll have a nervous breakdown.


Conny

 

[CM_Mom]

Please Conny, no nervous breakdown. You'd hate to be confined in to a looney ward and miss the cruise!

 

[conny264]

Thanks CM_Mom,I know but if they don´t arrive tommorrow,they won´t be here untill Tuesdaybecause of the Easter holidays and I have no idea,how I will survive 5 more days of waiting.
Conny