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I found the cruise meet section over on DIS is far more active for my cruise as well! I've been over there getting info and we decided to do the FE as well! Sounds like lots of fun, to be sure!
I can't wait for our cruise so I know you are just about to bust out of your skin for yours!!! Can't wait to read more of your plans!!!
The shirts look great! I would like to make the exact same thing- tye dye with mickey heads but I'm not very crafty so I have not decided if I will give it a try or not.....
Hey, Amy -- do you remember me? We arranged a PP meeting three years ago at LeCellier...
I'll be on this cruise, too!! My mom asked me yesterday (14 days before the cruise) if I'd like to go with them, so I'll be enjoying my first cruise ever!!
Maybe we'll bump into each other! Can't wait to read you TR
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Hey, Amy -- do you remember me? We arranged a PP meeting three years ago at LeCellier...
I'll be on this cruise, too!! My mom asked me yesterday (14 days before the cruise) if I'd like to go with them, so I'll be enjoying my first cruise ever!!
Maybe we'll bump into each other! Can't wait to read you TR
Of course I remember you Linda!!! How exciting that you get to join your mom on the cruise!!! We will have to meet up and say hi!
Send me a PM and we can arrange a get together
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I love your shirts, Amy! I like it better that you didn't use too much die. They are a a pretty pastel color!
I had no IDEA about these FE things until I read your post. I have also found much more activity at The DIS boards for my cruise. It makes me kind of sad, because I would love to meet up with more PPers there, but ahh well. Maybe on the next one!
Anyway, I the idea of the FE exchange! I ordered my FE from Etsy this weekend, and I am really excited about it. Now I need to start brainstorming some ideas for the exchange! After your cruise, will you post some of the things that were given out, so I can steal some ideas?
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I love your shirts, Amy! I like it better that you didn't use too much die. They are a a pretty pastel color!
I had no IDEA about these FE things until I read your post. I have also found much more activity at The DIS boards for my cruise. It makes me kind of sad, because I would love to meet up with more PPers there, but ahh well. Maybe on the next one!
Anyway, I the idea of the FE exchange! I ordered my FE from Etsy this weekend, and I am really excited about it. Now I need to start brainstorming some ideas for the exchange! After your cruise, will you post some of the things that were given out, so I can steal some ideas?
Just make sure you sign up with the group on your cruise on the DIS so that you can make sure you get some goodies
I'll take photos of all the loot for sure! On our cruise in 2009 we gave away Holiday themed rubber Ducks and inflatable snowmen Beach balls LOL..... So you can get very creative and have fun and people will love it no matter what as its just a fun way to interact with those on your cruise.
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So we are now in Single Digits and we are both ready to leave NOW but we have to get through this weekend and next week before we can even think about going
We went shopping at the Prime Outlet this past weekend one perk of living in Orlando, is that we have at least 15 outlet centers to search for deals in. We found some Disney Cruise Line posters for my room at the Character warehouse, and at Easy Spirit we found dress shoes to wear with our "dressy" night outfits, and Palo Dinner outfits. Both Pairs for under $75 which was great since they fit perfectly!
Then tonight I was searching for something to do as I was having facebook issues, and no homework right now. So I went to see if the hotel was running any other specials and they weren't BUT.....The price went down!!! So we saved $30 over what we were paying I love saving money!!!!
I have one suitcase packed, the rest has to wait until just before we leave to be packed since its stuff I currently wear for everyday use. So I have to wait until laundry gets done next week before I can finish packing.
We are also going this Saturday for our Pedicures and get Manicures for free for being 1st time patrons at this spa another great deal! Plus we get 10% off too!
The weekend will be busy doing last minute errands, then I have a full week of classes to get through, then its off to the Bahamas! I can't wait!!
Up next....do we finish packing, how many bags do we end up with and other last minute final details before we set sail!
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the idea of the FE exchange! I ordered my FE from Etsy this weekend, and I am really excited about it. Now I need to start brainstorming some ideas for the exchange! After your cruise, will you post some of the things that were given out, so I can steal some ideas? 
but we have to get through this weekend and next week before we can even think about going 
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