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Sounds like you and you're family are going to have a great cruise. Looking forward to more and especially the TR! Sorry to hear about you job situation. That really sucks and seems a bit unfair!
It was great to talk with you on chat tonight! See you soon!
it was nice to be able to make it on the chat with everyone last night even tho im not that good it is great to learn alot about disney trivia .
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Jeff, sorry about the job situation!
You sail just after us - we are on the Dream Aug 16-25 on back to back cruises. Our first time on the Dream, but our 5th & 6th DCL cruises. I know you'll love it!
watch for my pp pouch and if you can stop and say Hi
and thanks for the thought
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Sorry about the job situation. What's going on everywhere right now stinks. I'm in a similar position and it's horrible.
It is not magical Cheryl but I know we have pixie dust to get thru this it might not be good know but there will be magical days ahead
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Hi Guys ,
So i got some bad news the other couple that was comming with us missed there last payment dead and they knew it and disney cancealed there trip it was there fault cause when i went PIF i told them to go too and they knew it . so now there has to be what i hate changes !! . This does not mean im cancealing my trip because they made a mistake NO NO NO everything stays the same way but when we go cruising they are going to US and they are going to spend the 2 days with us at the port then take a shuttle to 4points sherton on I drive near US.
Back to my trip when we arrive at Port Canaveral it is off to the best western I was told it is close to the port to take a tiny nap and head to the pool for a quick dip then i think we might do quick and easy dinner a fast food night then maybe do what i like to do scout areas to see whats in the area things to do , eat , and anything intresting ? after this it will be off to bed for a well needed good nights sleep ZZZZZ
I'm sorry about work and the other couple missing out. The good news is that you're still going! You guys are going to have a wonderful time! I wish I could help about the Port info but I've never stayed near the Port.
I'm sorry your plans changed. Now is time to embrace a new magical plan!
Sandra you always know how to put words to make me smile thank you for being a friend
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I'm sorry about work and the other couple missing out. The good news is that you're still going! You guys are going to have a wonderful time! I wish I could help about the Port info but I've never stayed near the Port.
Thank you Diana One thing i like when i go to different places is to scout and many times i find some really nice places . I wish it was here we are down to 30 days and the happy nerves are starting to hit
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Sorry about the other couple. Glad you're still going though.
Iwill say she knew it was her fault and im glad she did not take it the wrong way when i said im still cruising . 30 days and happy nerves are here lol
First i will say i think i'm going at today Commando style cause i do not know what to expect this is our first time at the port I have an idea from what alot of people have told me But But it is different not by much when you do it yourself
When we wake up we will grab a bite in the hotel and then i will load the car up we have 11-1130am boarding and i have to figure when to return the car while the wife does the check in processes i will return the car and hope she does not have any problems while im gone the reason i say this is because i do all our travel stuff cause wife does not like doing this . i guess after all the check in process is done then we will board the ship . The first thing i want to see where our room is if possible and get a few things set up .
I'm sad there is only 1 pp going on this cruise with us so i'm on another board where there are 29 families going , and they are doing a Fish Extender here is a picture of mine i made it myself with wife helping too it is basically like a FGM but better.
after this i have not really planned past this point yet . but i know there is alot of magic in store for Us on this journey .
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Absolutely love the fish extender. Wish we were going on an early cruise...but not until January. Have lots of fun...heads up on the job front!!!
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Great job on the fish extender!
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Great job on the fish extender Jeff! I know your family is going to have a wonderful time!
Thank you all i'm really happy it turned out this way it took my a few days to make it many parts and i was second guessing my wife thru out it . it was a thought in my head after seeing how they looked on line . I even bought a tiny i mean tiny sewing machine just to make it lol or this would of never got done lol
after grounding gear in room we are going to meet up with everyone before the bon voyage party .
then we might grab a bite to eat and then scout the ship . We have second seating . we did not book any of the special dinners it is only a 4- day cruise.
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Looking forward to more and especially the TR! Sorry to hear about you job situation. That really sucks and seems a bit unfair! 
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to take a tiny nap and head to the pool for a quick dip then i think we might do quick and easy dinner a fast food night then maybe do what i like to do scout areas to see whats in the area things to do , eat , and anything intresting ? after this it will be off to bed for a well needed good nights sleep ZZZZZ
You guys are going to have a wonderful time! I wish I could help about the Port info but I've never stayed near the Port.
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while im gone the reason i say this is because i do all our travel stuff cause wife does not like doing this . i guess after all the check in process is done then we will board the ship . The first thing i want to see where our room is if possible and get a few things set up . 
it is basically like a FGM but better. 
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