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

[JenLynn]

YIPPPEEE!! I just called and booked the Golden Eagle Catamaran for 7:45am!!! Jason and Tammy ... we'll be there with you!

So many upgrades ... congrats all! We are in a cat. 6 stateroom right at mid-ship elevators.

Tracey, There is supposed to be a pretty nice scrapbook store in Millersville if i remember correctly. I am in Carroll County (about 45 min. south of Gettysburg). So glad there are so many children in that age range .. Teddy and Madalyn are so excited!

Hoping to go tanning tomorrow. Heidi, hope you are feeling better today!

We are having a get-together tonight with the other 2 families we are travelling with to let the children play together and to talk about excursions and our plans for the islands. I am hoping to talk the group into going to Coki Beach while on St. Thomas, but we'll see about that.

Have a good day everyone!
Jen

 

[hydster]

Happy Friday to all! Only 3 more and most of us will either be there or on our way....how exciting!!

Conny--Feel free to stop by for a G&T anytime! We may be hurling off the balcony with the waves but oh well...we can just blame it on the Gin right??? I always burn the first time in those stupid beds so it isn't new to me but I am always still a huge baby about it too! I figured I would much rather get burned at home than on vacation so hopefully this will keep me from getting fried on the ship. I don't have any aloe spray just the gel but it's getting better! I didn't sleep too badly until about 5 this morning and then I was hurting so I took a 1/2 of one percocet and slept better because it took the sting out. The tanning bed burn is so much different than a regular burn it's weird. As far as your question goes you can always just fill in the car when you get it and then you will know what make and model. I personally think that card is weird to have to fill out because why do they need that stuff?? I think it's for marketing is all it is to see who does what after a cruise. As for the Bahama form..I'd leave everything you don't know blank. It would only take a few minutes to fill in the missing fields with the help of a DCL rep. We got those type of forms going to Cancun last year and I was ripped on the plane going down there (go figure ) and I don't think I filled most of it out right but nothing was ever said they just looked at my passport and made sure it matched my name on the card. I'm sure you aren't the only one to not know how to fill it out...I only have a little bit of them filled out and will probably leave the rest until we get there.

Tracey--LOL about not checking for 12 hours...I think I check it every 12 minutes! I'm excited about the balconies as well and you can feel free to come party on it anytime!!! We may be hurling off the side but oh well right?? LOL I need to get back to my scrapbooking but the percocet made me feel "funky" this morning so I probably won't get to it until tomorrow since we have another party for Tanner today at an indoor amusement park type thing. LOL about being pregnant thinking it was a girl and it was a boy! That has to be such a shock. That happened to me but it was all while the baby was in-utero! Good idea on the spray tan thing! If my burning sessions don't eventually tan me I will be spraying on as well! It's yucky here again today with high temps in the 50's and another expected crummy windstorm

Kathy--AWESOME you got the big upgrade as well! That is so cool! It will be quite a walk for us to go from front to back! Walk off some of that extra food

Jen--hope you have better luck tanning than I did! LOL I'm going to be ok after today I'm sure...it's just at that really crappy stinging phase where it is annoying. Didn't get a lot of sleep last night but some of that is blamed on the upgrade! The amount of kids is great!!! Your night sounds like fun!~ glad you got your Catamaran booked!! Only 3 more weeks!!!

Reine--I don't know if you'll read this or not today but I was farting around on cruise.com for my parents (they are going to Alaska) and I did a search for our cruise on Disney through them. They show

6 - Category 11's still open
2 - Category 9's still open
2 - Category 8's still open
2 - Category 7's still open
and 1 Cat 4 still open. That's almost 40 cabins still available and I couldn't believe the prices they wanted for the remaining cabins. I can't believe anyone would pay that much to sail but I'm sure some do. I think these cabins are one's that maybe cruise.com hasn't released back to DCL yet so there may be even more available.

Well off to do some cleanup in the yard. It's my streets turn for County sponsored dumpsters along our road and we don't have to pay for using them so after last weeks windstorm I have a TON of branches needing to be hauled away!

Hope to check in in a few hours!
Heidi

 

[ThreeCircles]

Jen--

SOOOO cool to hear that you booked the Golden Eagle! With Tammy's group, your group, and Travis and I we'll be havin' a regular DIs Mini-Meet!

I've been on catamarans here in the Tampa Bay area but it's not even close to being as beautiful as the waters in the Caribbean. Can't wait!

Perhaps you'll be able to persuade the two families that you’re traveling with to register on the Dis Boards and join our thread!


Kathy--

Congrats on the upgrade! Always an added bonus to an already great vacation.

 

[Alice Sr.]

Wow, we finally got our Doc's

I called DVC this morning because I was kind of worried they might upgrade us (I like our deck and location) and 1/2 hour later the big brown truck pulled up rang and run. I don't know if he was running for fear I would kiss him or the big mouth dogs would eat him LOL. Doesn't matter because we are official,
deck 5 cabin 5128
We want to order 1 of everything from the little gifts book.

That's great Kathy. It's going to be hard for a lot of people to get good sleep tonight.

Heidi just don't hurl in the wind I'm going to tan today I can't stand my pastie self anymore.

Tracey - I had the same thing with Linds. The Dr. and nurse kept saying boy for sure, no doubt. Poor thing came home from the hospital dressed in blue. Wow that was a long time ago. Our whole company is off today, which I think is really, really nice. Hope you enjoy the day.

Jen welcome, sounds like you guys are a perfect fit.

Well, I'm going to go finish reading the Doc's and head out for a tan.

TTYL
Alice

 

[ScrapHappyMama]

Hi all, just thought I would bop in for a few minutes and let you know we are still around!!!

Glad to see a couple of you have moved to the 8th deck, we thought we were going to be all alone!!! Congrats on the upgrades, ladies. We are in 8038, so if you need to rest halfway between each others rooms, you know where to come, lol!

Count me in as another long time scrapbooker!!! I am so excited to do this vacation when we get back, I can hardly stand it. The kids already have planned out the first page of our cruise scrapbook.... using the postcard they got from VerandahMan, er, I mean Mickey.

Welcome to the group Jen. I have a ds who is 6 (Robbie) and a dd who is 3 (Emily). Lots of kids in that age group, go figure, lol.

So, has anyone actually started packing yet????? I have all my stuff in nice neat piles, but haven't put anything in suitcases yet. I may start this weekend, but I am afraid everyone will think I am nuts!!

Have a great weekend, and a Happy Easter!!!!
Linda

 

[conny264]

Hi Alice-I´m glad you can now join in on the docs dance.It´s great when one worry is over and done with.

Thanks for the answers-Jason and Heidi-I mailed my TA and she answered Promptly,so I think I´ve done them correct.
See you tomorrow
Conny

 

[ThreeCircles]

Originally posted by ScrapHappyMama
So, has anyone actually started packing yet?????

We usually save that fun for the evening before the cruise!

 

[hydster]

Trying to bump up the number of pages on this thread just because I can! LOL

Alice- WTG on getting the docs! That is awesome!!!! It's such a relief to get them!!! I would imagine the UPS guy figured he'd get this by you Now you can settle down with some wine and read through them time after time after time!
LOL about wanting to order all the gift stuff. I was going to order my kids buckets filled with stuff from the Perfect Gift but then got cheap and decided just to do Easter Baskets out of buckets instead! LOL what if I hurl downwind?? I may just be doing the hurling being that far forward...guess time will tell. I hope you don't get burned like I did! I was doing ok but now it hurts again! It bugs me but I know what you mean about being pastie white! That's where I am as well!! Of course now I am a nice shade of magenta

Linda--Glad you checked in! I was wondering about you since we hadnt seen you for something like 3 or 4 pages! I'm glad to know you are right in the middle in case I need to puke or rest!
It's awesome that you like to scrapbook (hence the scrap happy title?) but I am NOT looking forward to coming home just to do books..I want to stay on the ship for a LONG time!! LOL I plan on taking 100's of pics with the digital so it will probably take me 10 years to get them all done! I can't find our postcard...I'm so bummed! I haven't actually started packing but I do have a suitcase in my closet now (I was using just the floor) and have thrown misc. stuff in there that I can do without until we need to really pack! I plan to start the weekend before we leave and then pack every night until the 27th. I'm an overpacker so I usually end up repacking 10 times and taking out and putting back in until I'm ready to scream! LOL
Hope you have a great Easter as well....for us looks like rain and snow for the rest of the weekend and cold and windy! Good time to just stay home and watch movies I guess!!

Conny-Glad you got your answers from your TA! I plan on filling out the kids stuff maybe this weekend but I don't know yet! LOL

Ok--well I'm off once again to nurse this stupid burn and get ready for the birthday party nightmare to begin!

Heidi

 

[saturday97]

No hurling allowed, gang!! Especially on the Golden Eagle Catamaran which we will be on as well-- hooray!!

I have started packing, causing DH to try to get me on meds for OCD I'm not crazy-- I'm DCL crazy, there's a difference!!

I was wondering if maybe some of the kids in the 5-7 range would like to have a kids meet in the club/ lab? Maybe after they get to know each other at the DIS meet they can arrange to meet for an activity or a movie in club?? Whaddaya think?

 

[ThreeCircles]

Amber--

So cool that you'll be with us on the Golden Eagle! We're getting quite a group together for this excursion.

 

[LogansMommy_MD]

Yeah Alice - Congrats on getting your docs!!!!!

And Kathy - Congrats on the upgrade! That is so cool that a few of you are getting one!! Although I'm sure we'd all love one, its great to see others get them!!!!

Jen - Yep, scrapbooking store in Millersville! Its funny, after you mentioned that, i've been trying to figure out ALL day where that dang store could be.. Well, went out for Wings this afternoon and wouldn't you know it was right next to the place!!! Wandered in and did some looking - positive first step right?? Lol.. such COOL stuff in there... I think once i get back from vacation and have a plan, I'll definetly be stopping in again...!

Heidi - thanks for the "party anytime" invite!! Lol... Hope your sunburn starts to feel bettter.

Linda - glad you popped in!! Well, I unstacked my suitcases today and laid them out and put a few things inside, but thats the extent of my packing.. Not that I don't have a dire urge to start, but I gotta be realistic here....

Saturday - I think that sounds like a good idea!!!!!!!!

Well, have a great weekend everyone and Happy Easter.. Off to get comfy!!

 

[CM_Mom]

Just a quick note before we head out of town. Heidi, thanks for the info about the remaining cabins. DD says that they usually get availability in cabins the travel agencies release so there's hope. Have you guys seen the thread that the May 8 Magic is SOLD OUT. Glad we didn't schedule our vacation for then...besides we wouldn't get to correspond this bunch and ya'll are fun.

Maybe DD will have good news tomorrow morning.

Oh about the packing, I'll probably wait till the last weekend. That's typical since I now need to go throw some stuff in a duffel for the weekend.

Check you guys on Sunday. Everyone have a Blessed Easter.
Reine

 

[dthogue]

Happy Friday!!

In three weeks, we'll be basking in the warm Florida sun. I can hardly stand this waiting

Jen - So glad you'll be on the Catamaran with us. It sounds like a blast. All three of DD's will be coming along. In fact they are the ones who choose this excursion. I know Brenna will be glad to meet your Madalyn. Lots a little fellows in our group, not many little princesses

Reine - My older two DD's love to cross stitch. They just started about a year ago and I'm very impressed with their ability. I've tried it before, but with no luck. I'm not crafty that way. I planned on getting them a new kit for the airplane ride to Florida (that is if they aren't swamped wiht homework)

Alice - congrats on getting your docs

Linda - I think I have a suitcase in each room and piles everywhere. I want to apck, but everything I get something together, someone decides they need it. So I guess I'll wait another week or so.

Tammy

 

[CM_Mom]

Heidi, you counted the sum of the categories instead of the cabins. That's 13 cabins...but it's still more than the May 8 sailing. Can you tell I used to be a math teacher!

 

[Boatingman]

Alright I'm starting to get ticked. My replys are getting lost & this is the third time I had to write. It sounded so much better the first time

Lets try again:
Hello all and welcome to the newcomers!!!

Conny -all are welcome in my cabin-BYOB- I just have to tell my DH

Dis Meet for 5-7 y/o's. Can we invite my 4 y/o dd.? She thinks she's at least 5!

Heidi-
I'll meet you half way. Who is in between so we can have a drink there??

CMom Have you heard anything yet?? I',m keeping my fingers crossed. We want you there!!

About packing-Can we start?? This way we can just drink as the time gets closer!!

Anybody want to try to meet at the Gym in the mornings??Come on... Any takers??

(I forget all that I wrote the last two times. Must be the Berringer.)

DD is now on amoxicyllin for her ear and it is her 4th birthday monday.

Anybody ordering a gift baskety for the room?

Anybody want to come with us to Coki Beach & Coral world in St Thomas and split the cabfare?? (FYI-Log on to Coral World on the web and get a discount coupon.)

before I forget_

Jason- Thank you for all the work on the DIS Meets site and your help keeping the thread going. Time comsuming -but very much appreciated!!


I have to go put DS to bed. I'll check back later.

Happy Friday

-Kathy

 

[GOVAC24]

:
THEY CAME!!! THEY CAME!!

We're doing the doc's dance! Came home from work today & the DH says he's got a surprise for me. LOVE THOSE SUPRISES!!!

No upgrade but that's okay... only19 more days to WDW!

I'm looking at the gifts so I can surprise Bill when we get on board. We're celebrating out 9th anniversary. Any suggestions?


Happy Easter & Passover to everyone!

Lisa

 

[JenLynn]

Well, it is 11:30 here and our cruise group just left a little while ago. It was nice getting everyone together; the excitement is building! I gave the 2 other families both the link to the DIS boards (and this thread) and to Jason's site and they may be adding their info too. One family has an 8 year old DD and the other has two DS's (ages 4 and 2).

Kathy, Well it sounds like we are in a similar situation ... my 4 year old DD thinks she is at least 6 (wants to be like her brother). And i am thinking of ordering something for the kids from Shirley at A Perfect Gift. Also, it looks like we are going to Coki Beach and Coral World on St. Thomas, but are hoping to get a transfer through the dive shop on the beach. But i hope we'll see you there!

Lisa, so happy you got your documents!! Isn't that a wonderful feeling!?

Reine, good luck getting on-board. Keeping my fingers crossed for you! (and i am also a former teacher, though i am hoping to return to the classroom next school year).

Tracey, That is a great first step!! But watch out ... scrapbooking is addictive. Once you start, you never look at paper, stickers, or photographs the same way again!

As for packing, i have my lists organized and there are piles of clothes in every corner of my bedroom. Am hoping to do some shopping tomorrow to finish up a few more things.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Jen

 

[dthogue]

Happy Day -

I was dusting the computer and ended up sitting down and coming here. Oh, the excitement is building - we are now down into the teens.

We are still tweaking our plans for before and after the cruise. I really want to do MK the Saturday we return. Anyone have any thoughts on whether we should or not and why? If we don't go, I know I'll kick myself for being so close and not going. If we do go to MK, I want to have a van pick us up at the port and take us to the All Stars, but if we don't fo MK, then we'll rent a car and stay at HIFS - such decisions. I'm driving my DH nuts

Kathy - we are also planning on doing Coki Beach, but not Coral World. We would interested in sharing a taxi. There are 5 of us.

Lisa - congrats on getting your docs. What a nice holiday present.

Pages ago we talked about getting together for the bruch at Palo's - is anyone still interested in doing that? I know my DH and I are planning on doing this?

Off to have Easter pictures taken of my DD's at the Picture People and hoping they turn out better then the ones at Christmas.

Tammy

 

[Alice Sr.]

Kathy I feel your pain -

Alright I'm starting to get ticked. My replys are getting lost & this is the third time I had to write.

I'm afraid to type more than a thought or two because it has happened several times (uh duh) on long posts and it ticks me off big time.

Anybody want to try to meet at the Gym in the mornings??Come on... Any takers??

I plan on being there each morning "plan" being the key word here.

Anybody ordering a gift baskety for the room?

Definitley the Bon Voyage (petit fours & chocolate strawberries) w/ the Fairy Tail Cuvee (or White Star) Linds is definitely getting the Chocolate Tower (she gave up candy, cake, ice cream, pop and basically anything with sugar in it for lent) I tried to talk her out of it because I think there will be plenty of desserts on board but she looks at the picture and her eyes just glaze over
Definitely getting flowers either the Spring Blossom or an arrangement from A Perfect Gift. Linds wants the Fruit & Cheese Plate but I told her we would wait and get it for the 2nd day if she still wants it, and we are leaning toward the Bon Voyage Stateroom Celebration.

Sorry about your DD not feeling well, but better now than on board. Linds isn't feeling well either but that's from getting a Hepatitis A, and Typhoid shot for her upcoming trip to Honduras.

Yeah Lisa - we got ours the same day. When I called DVC that morning to ask if they new if we had gotten an upgrade he said the only way to get an upgrade is to pay the $75 for a resv. change. If you want an upgrade you might call 1st thing Monday and ask if that's an option.

I'm sorry to say no packing going on here. We have a new puppy and anything left on the floor is fair game to her - the little stink. I really should get a list going though - unless one of you professional list makers wants to e-mail me one of yours.

Well, I better not tempt fate and hit the Submit Reply because I AM NOT typing this one over.



Alice

 

[Alice Sr.]

Tammy - I think we are doing MK on Sat. they have all the shows vs. Friday before we go they only have the parade. I would really like to see WISH. We are going to do either DTD or Epcot on Friday.