Wonder, Waves and Wishes. 18th October 2009. Remembering the waves!

[TartanTinker]

TeamTinkerbell thanks for the pm that would be great can't pm you back as I have not made enough posts.
We are in a cat 4 mid ship can't wait.
We also have had a bit of snow girls still off school today but it is beautiful they are loving it.
What kind of items do you put into the fish extender?

 

[matthewsmom1]

Fish Extender: It's a long fabric piece with pockets for 'trinkets' from your fellow DISers. Here's a great thread (with pictures) that show fish extenders & what people put in them: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

As far as the 'gifts' go, they can be as extravagant or inexpensive as you want. Pencils, keychains, notepads, especially things that represent where you live.

I've never participated in one (just read about them). Thought it would be fun to do if there's interest.

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Thanks. I'll read about it.

 

[quiltymom]

We're a cat 6 (I think!) We made our reservations about a year ago, so I can't remember! Isn't that horrible of me? I am very excited about the trip, but right now I've tons of other things taking up my time. But I do have a box that I'm dropping stuff into that we'll need for the trip. And I did order the new Passporter from Amazon. I guess that in a couple of months I'll really start getting more into it all. But I am excited, that's for sure!

We still haven't told our kids yet - we may wait until after school's over this year. We'll see.

 

[DCLMan]

I checked the price of the cruise and the cat we are in is now $700 more. It certainly pays to book early.

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Wow!! We are in a cat. 9. I wonder how much those have gone up.

By the way, is everyone getting to the port by motorcoach? I have ressies for the motorcoach, but thinking about going through a car service.

 

[DCLMan]

Wow!! We are in a cat. 9. I wonder how much those have gone up.

By the way, is everyone getting to the port by motorcoach? I have ressies for the motorcoach, but thinking about going through a car service.

We have a hire car for the 16 days we are in Orlando so I'm driving it there and parking it up for the 4 days in the car park.

 

[Zach's Mom]

I don't think winter is ever going to end. Here in Iowa it was 55 on Monday and now we are in the middle of a snow storm with what seems to be at least 8 inches on the ground and its still falling. If this keeps up DS will be ready for a vacation since they will in school all summer.

Mom and I started making the fish extenders for the family and are brainstorming ideas for the gifts. We are hoping to keep busy on these for the rest of the winter so we won't notice the cold and snow.

We are in the secret porthole rooms on deck 5, I'm not sure what cat that is but it sounded like a god deal. Unfortunately, one of my sisters and her family may not be going on the cruise so one of the rooms maybe opening up. I will definately post it up if they change their reservations.

Everyone think warm, happy thoughts and October will be here soon.

Jody

 

[matthewsmom1]

If they decide not to go would you mind PM'ing me???? I'd LOVE a SPH room. I haven't booked yet - probably should, though, huh???

I just had foot surgery (neuroma excision) so I'm off work for 4 weeks. Today is day 2 & I'm a little bored. LOL!!! Not a good sign for me. But my goals are to do my taxes, make ressies at WDW & DCL, & finish my October 07 & December 08 scrapbooks & send them off to Shutterfly for printing.... Lofty goals, huh? I do have til 3/18/09 to finish.

I don't think winter is ever going to end. Here in Iowa it was 55 on Monday and now we are in the middle of a snow storm with what seems to be at least 8 inches on the ground and its still falling. If this keeps up DS will be ready for a vacation since they will in school all summer.

Mom and I started making the fish extenders for the family and are brainstorming ideas for the gifts. We are hoping to keep busy on these for the rest of the winter so we won't notice the cold and snow.

We are in the secret porthole rooms on deck 5, I'm not sure what cat that is but it sounded like a god deal. Unfortunately, one of my sisters and her family may not be going on the cruise so one of the rooms maybe opening up. I will definately post it up if they change their reservations.

Everyone think warm, happy thoughts and October will be here soon.

Jody

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Matthewsmom1, hope you feel better. You should have plenty of time to plan your trip.

 

[DCLMan]

Matthewsmom1, enjoy the 4 weeks and good luck with your list of jobs.

Get well soon.

 

[quiltymom]

Wow!! We are in a cat. 9. I wonder how much those have gone up.

By the way, is everyone getting to the port by motorcoach? I have ressies for the motorcoach, but thinking about going through a car service.

We're either going to drive down or take the auto train - we're not sure. The auto train depot is about 1/2 hour from our house. DH wants to auto train, I want to drive. But if we were flying in, I think that we'd rent a car since there's other things we want to be doing in Florida before we return home.

I've got a bunch of fabrics & stuff for my fish extender. The only problem is trying to decide what to do with it all! But here's a tip - be sure to check out the scrapbooking section of your craft store for fun ribbons. You only get a small amount, but you only need a bit.

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

We're either going to drive down or take the auto train - we're not sure. The auto train depot is about 1/2 hour from our house. DH wants to auto train, I want to drive. But if we were flying in, I think that we'd rent a car since there's other things we want to be doing in Florida before we return home.

I've got a bunch of fabrics & stuff for my fish extender. The only problem is trying to decide what to do with it all! But here's a tip - be sure to check out the scrapbooking section of your craft store for fun ribbons. You only get a small amount, but you only need a bit.

I think we're going to fly into Sanford instead of MCO and have a car pick us up. I'm pretty sure I can still save money doing that. I'd love to take a train, but we don't have one very close to where we live.

I'm still reading the fish extender thread. I just have two questions:
1. do you put little gifts into anyone's fish extender, only those on your floor, etc?
2. how many pockets do you need, one for each night?

 

[matthewsmom1]

I *think* we'll make a list of everyone with FE & their cabin numbers. Then you can give out FE gifts whenever you choose & of course, can RAK anyone not on your 'list'. Usually I see people doing the # of pockets of the # of people in their party. Does that make sense???

I think we're going to fly into Sanford instead of MCO and have a car pick us up. I'm pretty sure I can still save money doing that. I'd love to take a train, but we don't have one very close to where we live.

I'm still reading the fish extender thread. I just have two questions:
1. do you put little gifts into anyone's fish extender, only those on your floor, etc?
2. how many pockets do you need, one for each night?

 

[quiltymom]

Yes, it would be a good idea to have a list going of those participating in the FE exchange. I know that there would be no other way I'd remember everything otherwise!

And maybe when the date gets closer we should make a list of the kids and ages, too. Just a thought...

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Okay. That makes sense and good ideas. It'll be here before we know it. (Thankfully) Some friends of ours went on a Disney cruise beginning on New Year's and it's already been 6 weeks!!! Time flies.

 

[matthewsmom1]

I'd be happy to be 'in charge' of getting a list of people together who are participating in the FE, etc. if that would be ok??? Let me know.....

Yes, it would be a good idea to have a list going of those participating in the FE exchange. I know that there would be no other way I'd remember everything otherwise!

And maybe when the date gets closer we should make a list of the kids and ages, too. Just a thought...

 

[DCLMan]

This may be a stupid question but where do you get a FE from?

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

This may be a stupid question but where do you get a FE from?

DCLMan, I had the same question. I read the thread that I believe MatthewsMom1 gave me up a few posts ago and it said that some people have gotten them off ebay and some make their own. It might help to read that post b/c there are some pics.

 

[matthewsmom1]

You can make them if you're crafty or buy one from eBay. I'd be happy to PM the name of one of the gals I found to anyone who's interested. They are personalized & embroidered.

DCLMan, I had the same question. I read the thread that I believe MatthewsMom1 gave me up a few posts ago and it said that some people have gotten them off ebay and some make their own. It might help to read that post b/c there are some pics.