August 22nd 2009 Western Carribbean Anyone?

[sandyh67]

Originally Posted by Maza

I thought i was on holiday...but i have just realised how much i have to do tomorrow
0900-Nails
1030-Orthodontist. DD had her braces removed on Friday, for which she is very very grateful, but we have to go pick up her retainer in the morning.
1000-Hair....whoops. Better re schedule that one....Dentist is 20 miles away!

1200- Hair...girls. At home
1300- cleaning up after hair..
1400-Pedicure, facial, Eyebrows- me
eemmm...Hair-Me ...somewhere in there...I hope!
Packing...packing...packing
1900- slimming class...well...too many....need some willpower from somewhere
I cant beleive we booked this 20 months ago and we are still running round like headless hens on the last day absolute madness!

wish i could just be there now

Maria- your schedule sounds just like mine for the next 2 days! Orthodontist appt, hair (for me and DS), nails, other Dr. appt, appt. to look at oldest sons senior portraits we had taken- Just HAS to be done before we leave according to him or his girlfriend will not be able to come with us- gasp
just one more thing to fit in over the next 48 hrs! Uggg

BTW- I think we are twins separated at birth- NICU transport team- (done that too!) madwife-team edward Cant wait to meet you! I will be sure to have a special team edward gift just for you

[ragtopday]

I know!

For a trip that has been booked for a year and a half I'm suddenly panicking over all there is to do before we leave! And yet, it's not like I can do things like mow the lawn or drop the dog off with the sitter before the last minute! All I can say is, I'm looking forward to relaxing on this cruise!

[BlueMarlin]

Originally Posted by shelleyr25

OOHHHH.....getting so anxious about Hurricane Bill!!!!!

I am too, but I think we are on opposite ends of the rainbow. I am worried that the surf in Cocoa Beach will not be high enough for fun on Friday and Saturday. The latest report is that we will get 6ft (2M) waves on Saturday for the dawn patrol. I was really hoping for something more spectacular.

Last time we were in Hawaii, I went body surfing in 18 - 24ft swells in Waimea Bay. That was fun, but we will make the best of what nature gives us on Cocoa Beach before the cruise.

[BlueMarlin]

Originally Posted by julielouhoo

If anyone is planning on doing the same and would like to share a bus, taxi, driver, etc, just let me know.

As Christi said, George Town will be a flippin' mess with five ships tendered off the port and people fighting for transit. If we decide to attempt to fight that madness, perhaps we may jump in with you. You need to work over Christi at the RATP on Friday.

[julielouhoo]

Originally Posted by BlueMarlin

As Christi said, George Town will be a flippin' mess with five ships tendered off the port and people fighting for transit. If we decide to attempt to fight that madness, perhaps we may jump in with you. You need to work over Christi at the RATP on Friday.

Will do!! I emailed Boatswain today to ask about the possibility of getting a refund if I pre purchase our tickets (20% discount), if we can't tender or don't make it to GC. I also asked them about their own transportation. They have a statement about free transportation from the pier. I'll let you know what I find out.

[BlueMarlin]

Cruise Ship Port Schedules

Sunday Key West
Only Disney Magic

Tuesday Grand Cayman
# Vessel Name Vessel Line Passengers Tonnage Arrival Time Departure Time

1. Disney Magic Disney Cruise Lines 2,500 Aug 25 2009 6:14AM Aug 25 2009 5:00PM
2. Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line 2,124 Aug 25 2009 7:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:00PM
3. Carnival Liberty Carnival Cruise Line 2,974 Aug 25 2009 8:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:30PM
4. Carnival Valor Carnival Cruise Line 2,974 Aug 25 2009 9:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:00PM

Totals: 10,600 Passengers

Wednesday at Punta Maya (Based on Last Rotation)

1. Holiday International Pier Wed, Aug 12 7:00 am 6:00 pm
2. Carnival Legend Puerta Maya Wed, Aug 12 8:30 am 5:00 pm
3. Disney Magic Punta Langosta Wed, Aug 12 9:00 am 6:30 pm
4. Carnival Imagination Puerta Maya Wed, Aug 12 11:00 am 10:00 pm

Friday at Castaway Cay
Just Us Baby!!!

[Maza]

well...today is over! well...almost! Managed to get everything done...except i forgot to pick up new contacts..lenses that is!Was suppose to do it between nails and hair...ahhhhh. So I will apologise in advance if i walk by any of you as if i cant see you, i probabaly cant!
all hair is cut,dried and straightened! except DH...his is a little short for the GHDs!
Pets are sorted...had a panic about cat sitters yesterday, as both my 'helpers' are going away in our middle holiday week, but its all sorted now!
Evertything is packed...more or less...obv. my laptop is still out
but it will be winging its way into my hand luggage case any minute!
FE gift...sorted. Fingers crossed i can import shortbread
Tickets-check
Passports-check
Currency- check...could do with more. but isnt that always the truth!
Twilight etc loaded onto e-reader
Sky plus is set...windows locked...house tidy
right...think I am ready!

what have i forgot???

[Ski-and-Sea]

Originally Posted by BlueMarlin

Cruise Ship Port Schedules

Friday at Castaway Cay
Just Us Baby!!!

Music to our ears......ahhhhh......there was only one other time I was on a DCL cruise and we were the only ship in a port. That was in 2006 for the double dip Costa Maya cruises. We were the only ship in Costa Maya. We had the place to ourselves and it was very comforting knowing that the majority of the other people around you were from the Magic.

[shelleyr25]

I seriously need to get motivated...have not even started packing although the list is all in my head!!
Really looking forward to meeting you guys on Saturday.


For those leaving soon...have a great drive/flight...see you soon!!

Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!

[stsomewhere]

I am almost packed....

AS you know, we got a puppy a few months ago. She likes to eat underwear

I have to go out and pruchase a few more pairs for everyone.

[Aurora's Mommy]

Originally Posted by stsomewhere

I am almost packed....

AS you know, we got a puppy a few months ago. She likes to eat underwear

I have to go out and pruchase a few more pairs for everyone.

That's what Target is for!

Today, no one has noted that we board in 4days.

I'm coming late to the party today because in addition to my mani-pedi, and dropping DD off/picking up at a softball clinic, I had to fit in a Doctor's appt. for DS, whose ear is very painful. So, it seems that when your eardrum bursts, that as the fluid rushes out of your ear, it can cause swimmers ear. The dr. has given him ear drops, but she is concerned that it is so swollen, and there is so much crude (her words) in this ear, that if it is not feeling better by Thursday, we will have to take him to an ENT. Great, just what you want to do the day before vacation, beg an ENT to fit you in to clean out an ear! Well, hopefully the drops will manage to squeeze in between the "crude" and work some MAGIC.

In the Caymen's (one week from today!) we will be enjoying the Catamaran Snorkel and Sail/Stingrays.

[Aurora's Mommy]

Originally Posted by BlueMarlin

I am too, but I think we are on opposite ends of the rainbow. I am worried that the surf in Cocoa Beach will not be high enough for fun on Friday and Saturday. The latest report is that we will get 6ft (2M) waves on Saturday for the dawn patrol. I was really hoping for something more spectacular.

Last time we were in Hawaii, I went body surfing in 18 - 24ft swells in Waimea Bay. That was fun, but we will make the best of what nature gives us on Cocoa Beach before the cruise.

I take it that is you in the yellow!

[Aurora's Mommy]

Originally Posted by Maza

what have i forgot???

That in just a few short days you will be sitting on deck, enjoying a refreshing beverage of your choice, and simply relaxing!

Originally Posted by shelleyr25

Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!

[mickeysgirl80]

Hey gang: I can't wait till we get on that magical ship (no pun intended, lol). I, too, am getting ready for this trip; today, I got my hair cut, picked up some reading materials, some toliet trees, and went to the bank. I was a little worried about my budget but I think I'll be A-OK. I switched a shore excursion in Cozumel. I was gonna do the dune buggy but I have no clue how to drive a stick shift and quite honestly, I don't want to invest in something that I'll have a hard time doing. Plus, I wanna relax on this vacay with limited movement, so I booked the Conzumel Beach Break. A Disney reservationsit was so nice and patient and helped me pick this excursion by sharing her own wonderful experiences.

Tomorrow, go to bank for gift cards and start packing.

And stsomewhere, I have a dog who enjoys getting underwear. My friend, you are not alone in that torture.

Look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!! Mickey, here I come! God bless and happy Mickey

[StitchMad]

Originally Posted by shelleyr25

Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!

My Dad (wayneg) has changed your number on our list to 6546

Can't wait to get on the cruise!!