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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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I would say that layering is the way to go. I think the outdoor stuff that you're going to do where it might get really cold - your not out there too long and for myself and my daughter, we'd just put up with it for the time - but my daughter is 13 and can handle it, maybe the little ones would be upset about being cold. But I'd think the layering would be easier to do and pack for.
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We're in the midst of packing (leave Monday!!). We're all about the layering. The inner-most layer should be comfortable and cool - t-shirt, tank, etc. It really needs to breathe! Then a semi warm layer - long sleved shirt of some sort. Then the warm layer - thick hoodie, fleece vest, fleece jacket, down vest, etc. Then, something wind-proof. For rain we'll be relying on ponchos, since all our rain jackets are rather large or heavy.
We live in Minnesota, so we're used to cold. My other "ace in the hole" is that a lot of cruisers have reported fleeces, rain jackets, wind jackets etc in the ports at really good prices. Those will be designed for dealing with Alaska weather in particular, so, if all else fails, we'll pick stuff up there. (Wait. Did I just create an excuse to go clothes shopping in port??? Sweet!)
I think the one place people may forget stuff is their feet. At least one or two pairs of really warm, comfy socks - like wool. That goes a long way to making a person feel toasty!
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I'm sure your return flight time will be fine... Disney will have your details of when you're flying out.
I think the return flight will be fine also; but when I over think it I do feel a bit anxious about it....
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Sounds like it is going to be a great trip! Can't wait to read all about it!
Thanks!
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I would say that layering is the way to go. I think the outdoor stuff that you're going to do where it might get really cold - your not out there too long and for myself and my daughter, we'd just put up with it for the time - but my daughter is 13 and can handle it, maybe the little ones would be upset about being cold. But I'd think the layering would be easier to do and pack for.
The only excursion I'm really worried about being cold is whale watching since we will be out on the water.....
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We're in the midst of packing (leave Monday!!). We're all about the layering. The inner-most layer should be comfortable and cool - t-shirt, tank, etc. It really needs to breathe! Then a semi warm layer - long sleved shirt of some sort. Then the warm layer - thick hoodie, fleece vest, fleece jacket, down vest, etc. Then, something wind-proof. For rain we'll be relying on ponchos, since all our rain jackets are rather large or heavy.
We live in Minnesota, so we're used to cold. My other "ace in the hole" is that a lot of cruisers have reported fleeces, rain jackets, wind jackets etc in the ports at really good prices. Those will be designed for dealing with Alaska weather in particular, so, if all else fails, we'll pick stuff up there. (Wait. Did I just create an excuse to go clothes shopping in port??? Sweet!)
I think the one place people may forget stuff is their feet. At least one or two pairs of really warm, comfy socks - like wool. That goes a long way to making a person feel toasty!
You must be so excited to be heading out Monday! As you disembark; we will be boarding. Have a great trip!!
I have been running around to the kids end of the year award's assemblies today; as it is there last day.... Them being out of school makes the trip seem all the more closer..... I hope to start packing this weekend...... WE LEAVE IN 9 DAYS!!!!!!!!! :thew ave:
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I am excited to read about your trip as I am just checking into going to Alaska 7/2012 for our anniversary. Still not decided if I am going on the DCL.
Are you able to do onboard check in for your flight home? If so, you at least won't have to worry about your luggage, and it should make it a little easier to make your flight. I am sure it will all work out fine, in any case!
I think layering is the way to go, like stated above. That is what I am doing. ANd like she said you can always buy while there if you think you will need to....shopping sounds like fun.
Have a great time. 9 days is going to go by so fast.
I am excited to read about your trip as I am just checking into going to Alaska 7/2012 for our anniversary. Still not decided if I am going on the DCL.
Thanks for following along!
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Are you able to do onboard check in for your flight home? If so, you at least won't have to worry about your luggage, and it should make it a little easier to make your flight. I am sure it will all work out fine, in any case!
I think you're going to have an amazing trip!
Even though we have DCL transfers, if I understand it correctly DCL will not check us in/print boarding because it is an international flight.... Since I am not planning to get any internet time onboard; I am going to ask my sister to check us in online for our return flight....
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I think layering is the way to go, like stated above. That is what I am doing. ANd like she said you can always buy while there if you think you will need to....shopping sounds like fun.
Have a great time. 9 days is going to go by so fast.
Definately planning to layer
One week from today we will fly north!! Actually basically exactly one week from about this is exact time we will be landing in Vancouver.
I did get started packing yesterday and put a dent in it. I hope to get some more done tomorrow..... We are close enough now that I can start looking at the weather forcast
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I can't believe you leave in one week!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :O)
Me either
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It's so close!
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Just a week now!
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I got a lot of packing done today! I'd say we are about 90% packed.... Between the 6 of us we have 3 large pieces of luggage to be checked, 4 carry-on bags, and 5 small bags that will count as personel items (snack bag, laptop bag, toys/coloring book bag, ect)
Well at 5 days out; Dillon has woke up with fever. I plan to call the pediatrician as soon as they open and hope to get an appointment today.... His other symptoms are headache and sore throat, so I'm pretty sure it is strep; which is fine becauase the meds will have him better within a day or two.... what is terrifying me is the thought of it spreading like wildfire through the other kids or even to me..... This child has been healthy as a horse all year; just recieved a perfect attendance award at school Friday and of all times gets sick now.
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. I plan to call the pediatrician as soon as they open and hope to get an appointment today.... His other symptoms are headache and sore throat, so I'm pretty sure it is strep; which is fine becauase the meds will have him better within a day or two.... what is terrifying me is the thought of it spreading like wildfire through the other kids or even to me..... This child has been healthy as a horse all year; just recieved a perfect attendance award at school Friday and of all times gets sick now
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