8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #4

[tom31b]

Welcome aboard the fourth incarnation of this thread!


The third thread is located here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1715250) and if not locked, it will be locked soon

The second thread is located here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1698715) and if not locked, it will be locked soon

There is a kids thread located here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1714640)

We try to consolidate all the relevant planning information here (http://thepiratezone.info)

If you aren't on our mailing list or have questions about our group, feel free to pm me

We also chat every Friday night. If the DIS chat link above doesn't work, we will be found here (http://thepiratezone.info)


And I thought I was lost with the pirate: , now this :cake: ??? - explained (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23932793&postcount=2650)

If you want to post the Pirates banner in your signature or get some cool door magnet designs, they are here (http://thepiratezone.info/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=40).

Our website (http://thepiratezone.info) has lots of information about the ports, some summarized on the thread:

Cabo San Lucas Information (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22847542&postcount=1338)

Puerto Vallarta Information (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22847767&postcount=1343)

Some thoughts and plans for the cruise... (summarized on our website (http://thepiratezone.info))

Pre Cruise Events

Official T-Shirts – Details click here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23860261#post23860261)
(Task Force Leader esteri)
We are putting together T-Shirts with the thread logo on the front and back, details and prices to be available shortly. The suggestion is to wear black (” http://www.graenit.com/images/blkshirtfnt.jpg”) for embarkation and white (” http://www.graenit.com/images/whtshirtfnt.jpg”) through the Panama Canal.

Pirates Wristbands – Mail order in May or June
May be mailed with T-Shirts. Click for more info. (http://www.thepiratezone.us/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=49)

Post card surprise mailing from DL before cruise
(TASK FORCE LEADER NEEDED)
Wouldn’t it be great to have your loving kids, spouse, friend, etc. receive a post card mailed from Disneyland in the weeks before the cruise?

Disneyland DIS meet in the days prior to the cruise
(Task Force Leader DisneyPilots – PM to participate (http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=34157))
Meet and greet fellow Pirates at Disneyland in the days leading up to the cruise. Have a chance to begin connecting names, faces and DIS id’s before we embark on our journey.

Charter bus/busses to pick up DISers from DL area hotels to take us to the port – PM SmeeCanada if interested (http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=158237)
(Task Force Leaders - Grandma x3, Bellelinus, smeecanada)
This one is self-explanatory. Why worry about DCL transfers, taxis, limos, etc. We are looking to have a few stops at the Ho-Jo’s and Disneyland hotels to carry interested Pirates to the port. A brief stop at a grocery/liquor store is also being considered.


Sea Day Events


Room Tour – Sea Day Activity
(Task Force Leader A Litle Pixie Dust – PM to participate (http://”http//www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=88446”))
Ever wonder how the other ½ lives? Take a tour of Category 12 up through Category ?? cabins to see what they look like. Volunteers needed to organize and to host with their cabins.

Secret Mickey (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23538223&postcount=3543) – Throughout the Cruise – PM eeyorelvr10 to participate (http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=88206)(Task Force Leaders pbader and eeyorelvr10)
Couples, individuals and children can participate in a “Secret Mickey” gift exchange over the course of the trip. Each participant will give and get several small gifts (about 5 gifts, total $25-30). Near the end of the trip (last sea day), there will be a get together for all the Secret Mickey’s to reveal their identities.

Hawaiian Shirt Contest – Sea Day Activity (second or third sea day)
(Task Force Leader – Sarangel - PM to participate (http://”http//www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=6372”))
Gather with the Pirates and show off you craziest shirts and our panel of wenches, swabbies and pirates will select the best shirt. Winner will be awarded a Hawaiian shirt custom made by Sarangel (fine print: Winner to provide material and buttons.)

Grown Up Princesses – Sea Day Activity – PM got2travel (http://”http//www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=74963’)or pdarrah (http://”http//www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=67787”)for details
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and pdarrah)
Bring your tiara and gloves, on one of the formal or semi-formal nights, our lovely princesses will come to dinner in full regalia. If you would like to participate, pm Monica (got2travel) (”http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=74963’) or Pamela (pdarrah) (”http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=67787”) and they will keep you up to date on this fairy tale come true.



POTC Characters for Pirate Night – Pirate Night
(Group Activity – PM DisneyVegas1 for costuming advice (http://”http//www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=108832”))
Pirate night is fun, but with the Capt. Jack crew on board it will be spectacular! Imagine all of our Pirates dressed as the characters from POTC along with the DCL crew! Bring your cameras!

Wine & cheese social – Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Get together with the Pirates for some wine and cheese during one of the restful sea days.

Mickey Ice Cream Bar Speed Eating Challenge- Sea Day Activity
(Task Force Leader CaptainCrash - PM for info (http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=82345))
Warm up those eating skills, or is it cool them off? Either way, it’s a refreshing contest that everyone can sink their teeth into an ear? Come show your Mickey Ice Cream Bar eating prowess and your innocence while winning cool prizes (well, maybe just recognition as the winner).

PJ breakfast in Lumiere's - Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Admit it, there’s nothing better than lounging around on a lazy day in your pajamas! Well, here is your chance, join the pajama clad Pirates for breakfast in Lumiere’s.

Scrapbook swap- Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Scrappers alert! Come and share with fellow scrap booking Pirates

Fish Mail aka Fish extender gifting
(Fish Mail aka Fish extender planning and drinking committee -- bellelinus, micmse2003, castoff, tiggrbaby, captaincrash, magiroux, geffric, 4boons, goofyforlife, celestine, m&m's mom, Nutty4Disney, arlenesp - grab a barstool to participate....LOL)
Like to leave trinkets in other Pirates’ fish extenders? Sign up and get a list of where the Pirates are staying so you can travel around spreading a little pixie dust of your own.

Wench's tea - Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 (http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=96365)for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate tea.

Wench's brunch- Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 (http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=96365) for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate brunch.

Beer/Wine/Tequila/Martini Tastings (as a group) – e-mail to participate (mrsscoobie@yahoo.com)
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and MrsScooby)


Cabo San Lucas

Cabo Wabo Tequila and Fun – Group event
Before heading back to the ship, stop by Cabo’s hot spot, owned by Sammy Hagar for a shot of Tequila or just some fun with the Pirates

Puerto Vallarta

Pirate Zip-Lines – for more information, check the planning boards (http://www.thepiratezone.us/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=34)
Join fellow Pirates at the 1 p.m. Zip Line tour and fly high above the forest in a never to be forgotten adventure!


Acapulco

With such a short time in port, there are no group events planned at this time. Keep an eye on the threads for any changes.


Panama Canal

Wear your white T-Shirt. More activities and details to be included in future newsletters.

Cartagena

As we get closer to the 90 day reservation mark, a possible non-DCL excursion may be explored. More activities and details to be included in future newsletters.

Aruba

Pirate Snorkeling – for more information, check the planning boards (http://www.thepiratezone.us/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=14)
Join fellow Pirates on a non DCL excursion to snorkel, swing and barbeque in the clear waters of Aruba

Castaway Cay

Pirate Picture by the Dutchman – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader DisneyVegas1)
Early in the morning, the group will get together, in costume if possible, to have a group shot taken by Shutters in front of the Dutchman. Time and gathering location will be sent to the group at large once it’s finalized.

Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader Darthrugby – PM is interested (http://”http//www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=137758”))
Learn cool terminology, get some exercise after two weeks of all you can eat sailing and have a great time with the Pirates Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament. This will take place on the beach.

Post Cruise Plans and Thoughts

PiratePass Photo CD/DVD and photo sharing website

In addition to your photos from Shutters, we will be putting together a CD or DVD of photos and sharing photos on a photo sharing website. Details to follow.





Panama Canal Webcams

If you want to alert friends, family and jealous co-workers to watch for you as we cruise through the Panama Canal, let them know the official webcam location is http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html.



Solo Cruisers

For those of us traveling solo or single parents or anyone who has a spouse that doesn't want to do Palo.

Let's link up for dinner one night. I don't know how to make it happen, but if anyone knows, can you tell me please? I'll also ask around. We might have to wait until we get on the ship. I don't think we can get the private dining room for dinner, but depending on interested maybe we can get 2 or 3 tables of 4??

Anyone interested please PM got2travel (http://www.disboards.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=74963)and she'll keep a list

Non-DCL Shore Excursions in Aruba (” http://thepiratezone.info/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=35&Itemid=48”), Puerto Vallarta (” http://thepiratezone.info/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=31&Itemid=51”) and Cartagena


WANT TO DINE WITH THE CAPT or the CREW?

Want to join other pirates for dinner? We are spearheading linking together a large group for Capt’s dining (Early) and for Crew dining (Late). I’m pretty sure we have enough people at Capt’s dining to even fill a whole dining room!!!How cool would that be.

Anyway, in order to accomplish all this….We need your help and some info.

First the easy part: (Your Info)

Note that this info stays with ONLY your PIRATE Dining Coordinator/Wench and ONLY gets shared with DCL Dining Reservations staff when we make our request.

I have volunteered to co-ordinate Capt’s Dining. If you are in capt’s dining, please send your info in an e-mail to me at goofyforlife @ yahoo.com

Cheryl has graciously volunteered to co-ordinate Crew Dining. If you are in crew dining, please send your info in an e-mail to her at micmsecheryl @ yahoo.com

If you are on a dining rotation and are on a wait list. Please let us know….. On previous cruises we were able to get people changed since they were with our group.
Send your info to the rotation you are currently on but let us Dining Wenches know where you are waitlisted to.

Please note that we will try our best to arrange pirates accordingly but be aware that the tables do rotate around the room each night. (ie you will always be near others in your dining station (ie same wait staff) but the next station over may differ from restaurant to restaurant) BUT WHO CARES WE’RE ALL A SCURVY BUNCH!!!!!

Please include the following info in your email:
Subject line : TOAL CAPT’S DINING REQUEST or TOAL CREW DINING REQUEST

DIS ID:
PARTY SIZE:
CABIN #: (if you are currently gty give us your ressie # and then let us know room # as soon as it is assigned.)
KIDS AGES:
Special Requests:
Want one large table or will two smaller tables work or maybe you want to dine alone.
Find people with kids the same age or are you looking for adults only conversations?
Waitlisted? For which sitting?

NOTE: If you have are co-ordinating for multiple cabins we need both cabin #’s (again only for DCL Dining). Also note that I do not believe we will be able to make requests for specific waitstaff or rotations.

DCL has not decided as of yet whether they will have one sitting for each time or the 3 sitting like currently on the Magic. We as a group will be asking for either 6pm for Capt’s Dining or 8pm for Crew Dining.

PS: WE CAN EVEN TAKE REQUESTS FOR CRASH'S GROUP OF 30 (you guys can have your own wait station.

PPS TOM31b PLEASE PUT THIS ON FIRST PAGE AND ON PIRATE WEBSITE....

Currency in Mexico posts 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22868511&postcount=1654) 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22868715&postcount=1660)
Currency in Columbia 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22868561&postcount=1657) 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22868916&postcount=1665)
Currency in Aruba (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22869507&postcount=1669)

Panama Canal Webcams
To see link click HERE (http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html).

Important Dates

05/04/2008 - 105 Day Excursion Window
05/19/2008 - 90 Day Excursion Window
06/03/2008 - 75 Day Excursion Window

Sunday August 17, 2008 Los Angeles - 4:00pm All aboard!
Monday August 18, 2008 At Sea
Tuesday August 19, 2008 Cabo San Lucas 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday August 20, 2008 Puerto Vallarta 9:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m.
Thursday August 21, 2008 At Sea
Friday August 22, 2008 Acapulco 6:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Saturday August 23, 2008 At Sea
Sunday August 24, 2008 At Sea
Monday August 25, 2008 Panama Canal
Tuesday August 26, 2008 Cartagena 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday August 27, 2008 At Sea
Thursday August 28, 2008 Aruba 7:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m.
Friday August 29, 2008 At Sea
Saturday August 30, 2008 At Sea
Sunday August 31, 2008 Castaway Cay 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Monday September 1, 2008 Port Canaveral 7:35 a.m. -

[disneyjunkie]

:surfweb: :surfweb: :surfweb:

[The FairyGodmother]

I think we are officially closed on the #3.

Hello Everyone, one day closer to TOAL:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[crzy4dals]

I thought the "rules" were 250 pages/3750 posts????? :confused3

new bookmark set.

[tom31b]

I thought the "rules" were 250 pages/3750 posts????? :confused3

new bookmark set.

As it was explained to me, the lock will occur when its about 250 pages, maybe a few before or maybe a few after.

The Mods do it manually, so when they catch it close, its locked.

[allshookup]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/damn-you-found-me.jpg

[geffric]

Hi all..

I am surprised we moved so soon... :confused3

[m&m's mom]

Can we still see thread #3? I was not on the last couple of days and I want to see if I missed anything.
Happy thread # 4 everyone!!! :banana:

Coral

[bellelinus]

Can we still see thread #3? I was not on the last couple of days and I want to see if I missed anything.
Happy thread # 4 everyone!!! :banana:

Coral

I was just reading thread 3 to finish up what I had missed, Coral, so I think you can still read it, just not post on it . . .

Hi everyone!!!:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

[Downrivermama]

Evening all! I see we are on to part 4.

Hear an interesting rumor today, while doing a GS cookie booth. The other mother I was with, her mom is a CM in WDW. She recently was promoted to another position, but was a character handler. They have been holding auditions for Tink!:tinker: I guess some women were coming out of the audition crying, because they wanted to be the first Tink. When Tink appears she will be located in Toon town in the main tent, where the princesses and other characters are! So here is the chance to meet and greet with Tink and get her autograph! Also got the scoop on Capt Jack. He doesn't sign autographs, because when they first tested it, his line was way too long! Also I guess there have been mixed reviews on the Pirate & Princess parties. DD and I will find out for ourselves on May 2nd, I got us tckets! Interesting what you can find out when working a cookie booth!

[tom31b]

Can we still see thread #3? I was not on the last couple of days and I want to see if I missed anything.
Happy thread # 4 everyone!!! :banana:

Coral

Yes, same bat time, same bat channel.....

Only problem is you can't quote from it unless you cut and paste back and forth.

[dahuffy]

I just got done over there.

[got2travel]

Evening all! I see we are on to part 4.

Hear an interesting rumor today, while doing a GS cookie booth. The other mother I was with, her mom is a CM in WDW. She recently was promoted to another position, but was a character handler. They have been holding auditions for Tink!:tinker: I guess some women were coming out of the audition crying, because they wanted to be the first Tink. When Tink appears she will be located in Toon town in the main tent, where the princesses and other characters are! So here is the chance to meet and greet with Tink and get her autograph! Also got the scoop on Capt Jack. He doesn't sign autographs, because when they first tested it, his line was way too long! Also I guess there have been mixed reviews on the Pirate & Princess parties. DD and I will find out for ourselves on May 2nd, I got us tckets! Interesting what you can find out when working a cookie booth!


Captain Jack signs at DL?? Guess the 2 coasts need to talk.

[got2travel]

I thought the "rules" were 250 pages/3750 posts????? :confused3

new bookmark set.



that's they way I understood it too

[dahuffy]

Good Evening!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/gifs/pseudocook.jpg

[Downrivermama]

Captain Jack signs at DL?? Guess the 2 coasts need to talk.

We have only seen him at the pirate tutorial. Of course on DCL and Castaway Cay he does. I thought it was interesting. You never know when you are going to bump into another Disney nut! They are also going to be in WDW when our district has a break from 4/28-5/2! DD may actually get to go on a roller coaster and Tower of Terror!

[mkygrl]

Good evening everyone!

So,I'm excited....my mother wants to surprise my dad (the original disney fanatic in the house) with a surprise weekend in June....wants me to come and she will cover (part of the surprise for dad!)....

We are thinking the Grand Floridian....always wanted to stay but not stay the length we usually do at WDW there..so a mini trip would be great!(this would also mean I have stayed at all MK resorts!)

I know this is our "TOAL cruise" thread but I am sure some of you had to have stayed here...any helpful hints? Also I have never noticed...do all the rooms have balconies? (mom loves them!)

I am soooooooo excited!

Have great night everyone!

Chrissie

[m&m's mom]

I just got done over there.

Me too.
I knew there was something I was planning on doing. It was to sign up for the alcohol tastings. Got that done now.:thumbsup2

[allshookup]

I know we have some math experts here so I was wondering if somebody can help DD & I. Her & I both get the same answer...which is wrong! :headache:

Solve the following by the linear combination method.

3x-y=14
-3x+4y=-6

[allshookup]

Good evening everyone!

So,I'm excited....my mother wants to surprise my dad (the original disney fanatic in the house) with a surprise weekend in June....wants me to come and she will cover (part of the surprise for dad!)....

We are thinking the Grand Floridian....always wanted to stay but not stay the length we usually do at WDW there..so a mini trip would be great!(this would also mean I have stayed at all MK resorts!)

I know this is our "TOAL cruise" thread but I am sure some of you had to have stayed here...any helpful hints? Also I have never noticed...do all the rooms have balconies? (mom loves them!)

I am soooooooo excited!

Have great night everyone!

Chrissie

Congrats Chrissie! I've never stayed at the GF so can't help you, but I hope you have a blast!

[Downrivermama]

Wristband Info

I know we had been talking about wristbands. Here is information on the company I used. I used wristbandconnection.com when I ordered wristbands for dd's school. I got the black/red (school colors) with printing on one side. I went with them because they seemed to be the only company who would give a price break for quantities under 1,000. 500 wristbands cost me $250.00 which is 50 cents each. Free shipping on orders over $50. They were very prompt. I don't know if it even took a week for the order to come. I ordered them last summer. The words were debossed or molded into the band. Sunken lettering. They have a cool font called "Bones"

I emailed them to ask about using own artwork and they will.

They also allow mixing sizes and colors as long as the text stays the same.

So here are the options based on ordering 500 wristbands.

1 Side Text Only-50 cents each
2 Side Text Only-54 cents each
1 Side Text & Pic-55 cents each
2 Side Text & Pic on front-59 cents each


Suggested Text

Capt Jack’s EB Repo 2008 and/or
A Pirates Cruise For Me!

I have found a small skull & crossbones clip art that we could use.

Pricing for other quantities:
100-199 1.05
200-249 .95
250-399 .85
400-499 .65
500-749 .50

I have tried to take a decent picture of mine, but I can't get it to show the print.

Any thoughts?

[cruisin'Mike]

Evening all! I see we are on to part 4.

Hear an interesting rumor today, while doing a GS cookie booth. The other mother I was with, her mom is a CM in WDW. She recently was promoted to another position, but was a character handler. They have been holding auditions for Tink!:tinker: I guess some women were coming out of the audition crying, because they wanted to be the first Tink. When Tink appears she will be located in Toon town in the main tent, where the princesses and other characters are! So here is the chance to meet and greet with Tink and get her autograph! Also got the scoop on Capt Jack. He doesn't sign autographs, because when they first tested it, his line was way too long! Also I guess there have been mixed reviews on the Pirate & Princess parties. DD and I will find out for ourselves on May 2nd, I got us tckets! Interesting what you can find out when working a cookie booth!

We had a great time at the Pirate and Princess party last August! i hope you guys will too!
I know we have some math experts here so I was wondering if somebody can help DD & I. Her & I both get the same answer...which is wrong! :headache:

Solve the following by the linear combination method.

3x-y=14
-3x+4y=-6

If I remember what the linear combination method is:

The 3X and -3X should cancel out, the -Y + 4Y would be 3Y, and 14-6+8, so you get the equation 3Y = 8, which means Y = 8/3.

Let me know if that's right.



See next post for the rest!

[cruisin'Mike]

We had a great time at the Pirate and Princess party last August! i hope you guys will too!


If I remember what the linear combination method is:

The 3X and -3X should cancel out, the -Y + 4Y would be 3Y, and 14-6+8, so you get the equation 3Y = 8, which means Y = 8/3.

Let me know if that's right.

Then i finished the problem:

Substitute Y=8/3 back in the first equation

3X - 8/3 = 14

solve for X = 50/9


I plugged both answers back into both equations and got what I was supposed to, so I think it's right.

[allshookup]

We had a great time at the Pirate and Princess party last August! i hope you guys will too!


If I remember what the linear combination method is:

The 3X and -3X should cancel out, the -Y + 4Y would be 3Y, and 14-6+8, so you get the equation 3Y = 8, which means Y = 8/3.

Let me know if that's right.

Wow Mike thanks for doing that!

It is exactly what I get & then when you plug in 8/3 & solve for X I get 5.5? But if you plug the numbers in to check your answer it doesn't come out even? :confused3

[cruisin'Mike]

Good evening everyone!

So,I'm excited....my mother wants to surprise my dad (the original disney fanatic in the house) with a surprise weekend in June....wants me to come and she will cover (part of the surprise for dad!)....

We are thinking the Grand Floridian....always wanted to stay but not stay the length we usually do at WDW there..so a mini trip would be great!(this would also mean I have stayed at all MK resorts!)

I know this is our "TOAL cruise" thread but I am sure some of you had to have stayed here...any helpful hints? Also I have never noticed...do all the rooms have balconies? (mom loves them!)

I am soooooooo excited!

Have great night everyone!

Chrissie

How fun!! I've never stayed there, but I bet you'll have a wonderful vacation!

[allshookup]

Then i finished the problem:

Substitute Y=8/3 back in the first equation

3X - 8/3 = 14

solve for X = 50/9


I plugged both answers back into both equations and got what I was supposed to, so I think it's right.

oops you beat me to it! yep that's exactly what I got & my mistake was trying to reduce that fraction. doh!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I owe you another drink! :flower3:

[cruisin'Mike]

oops you beat me to it! yep that's exactly what I got & my mistake was trying to reduce that fraction. doh!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I owe you another drink! :flower3:

No problem. That was more fun than studying for my nuclear pharmacy midterm! Actually, I just finished a lab report, which was I happened to be on the laptop instead of studying.

And I think it's me that owes you a drink anyway.

So how's that thesis coming?

[poohmomof5]

I know we have some math experts here so I was wondering if somebody can help DD & I. Her & I both get the same answer...which is wrong! :headache:

Solve the following by the linear combination method.

3x-y=14
-3x+4y=-6

I come up with

x=16.666666/3 which I finally figured equals 50/9
y=8/3

It does work. I wish I could figure out a better answer for 50/3 divided by 3 to give you a better fraction. But my brain isn't working that good right now!

My DD14 helped me as I was helping her with linear equations just a few days ago. Great team work!

PS Does this subscribe me to this thread now?

[dahuffy]

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[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I know we have some math experts here so I was wondering if somebody can help DD & I. Her & I both get the same answer...which is wrong! :headache:

Solve the following by the linear combination method.

3x-y=14
-3x+4y=-6

Is this what you are trying to do Diane?MathStuff (http://www.mathnstuff.com/math/algebra/asystem.htm)

I guess that I am really late on this. In the time it took me to refresh my knowledge on this topic Mike had the answer already. At least I have a head start on this when DD gets to it next year.

[allshookup]

No problem. That was more fun than studying for my nuclear pharmacy midterm! Actually, I just finished a lab report, which was I happened to be on the laptop instead of studying.

And I think it's me that owes you a drink anyway.

So how's that thesis coming?

Shhhhhhh! :rolleyes1

Glad you're doing nuclear phamacy & not I! ;)

I come up with

x=16.666666/3 which I finally figured equals 50/9
y=8/3

It does work. I wish I could figure out a better answer for 50/3 divided by 3 to give you a better fraction. But my brain isn't working that good right now!

My DD14 helped me as I was helping her with linear equations just a few days ago. Great team work!

PS Does this subscribe me to this thread now?

Nope 50/9 is where I should've left it. That's where I got messed up. Thank you for your help too! What a bunch of math wiz's here!

Is this what you are trying to do Diane?MathStuff (http://www.mathnstuff.com/math/algebra/asystem.htm)

Thanks Roger! I actually tried that site, but it didn't help me! I was too lost! :laughing:

Okay DD actually did pretty good on her answers except she came up with 5.52 & 2 2/3. I told her not to simplify her fractions & she is getting it now I think!

Thanks again everybody!!! :flower3:

[Diznyfan68]

Originally Posted by Diznyfan68
QUESTION FOR DL EXPERTS:

Are there any touristy shops similar to those found around WDW close to DL?

TIA!
Got2travel posted:

Touristy as in what?
Are you looking for DL souveniers (sp?) or something else? Three or four of the hotels along the strip from HoJos to the main entrance have small gift shops that have Disney merchandise, inlcuding HoJos itself. They have California themed merchandise too. If you have a car, Walmart is a 5-10 minute drive and has the usual Walmart Disney section.

Monica, I'm looking for a variety of stuff. The shops around WDW usually have items (t-shirts, mugs, key-chains, etc.) that are just Florida related as well as Disney stuff that is non-WDW but indicates "Florida" or "Orlando". I'm really looking for a variety of things that I can bring back as souvenirs (sp?) for family and friends without breaking the bank.

[darthrugby]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0165.jpg

Upper front:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0166.jpg

Close up of sleve:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT01672.jpg

Lower back of Kaftan:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0168.jpg

Detail of lower front:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0171.jpg

Belt with leather armor:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0172.jpg

Detail of leather armor:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0174.jpg

Leather shoulder armor with breast plates:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT01752.jpg

Detail of shoulder armor:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0176.jpg

Breast plates:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT01772.jpg

Leather wrist guards:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0179.jpg

I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.:)

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Are you looking for DL souveniers (sp?) or something else? Three or four of the hotels along the strip from HoJos to the main entrance have small gift shops that have Disney merchandise, inlcuding HoJos itself. They have California themed merchandise too. If you have a car, Walmart is a 5-10 minute drive and has the usual Walmart Disney section.

Monica, I'm looking for a variety of stuff. The shops around WDW usually have items (t-shirts, mugs, key-chains, etc.) that are just Florida related as well as Disney stuff that is non-WDW but indicates "Florida" or "Orlando". I'm really looking for a variety of things that I can bring back as souvenirs (sp?) for family and friends without breaking the bank.

Lorri you could probably find stuff like that at DTD. There is a variety of stores there. And here is a list (http://www.magicyellow.com/category/Gift_Shops/Anaheim_CA.html) of gift shops in the area. Anything on Harbor or Katella is probably close to DL.

[allshookup]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spear time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE Upper front:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0166.jpg


I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.:)

I didn't want to repost all the pics but I just have to say OMG!!!

That costume is beyond stunning! You are very very talented! :thumbsup2

[MrsScooby]

Good evening everyone!

So,I'm excited....my mother wants to surprise my dad (the original disney fanatic in the house) with a surprise weekend in June....wants me to come and she will cover (part of the surprise for dad!)....

We are thinking the Grand Floridian....always wanted to stay but not stay the length we usually do at WDW there..so a mini trip would be great!(this would also mean I have stayed at all MK resorts!)

I know this is our "TOAL cruise" thread but I am sure some of you had to have stayed here...any helpful hints? Also I have never noticed...do all the rooms have balconies? (mom loves them!)

I am soooooooo excited!

Have great night everyone!

Chrissie

Hi Chrissie:yay:
DH and I stayed there last July for our anniversary weekend.
I ordered breakfast to be delivered the first morning and it was very nice to have that on our balcony overlooking the lake:cloud9:
We actually shared one breakfast order because Darren is not much of a breakfast eater. This worked fine for us because we had an early lunch ressie at the Coral Reef.
I've forgot the name of the building we were in but we were right near the pool too. It was nice to have the monorail so close by and to be able to toddle back to our room after Victoria and Alberts (too much good food:rolleyes1 ). We also were able to watch the electric parade of floats from our balcony Saturday night.
The rooms are nice, I'll try to post pics tomorrow:goodvibes

[darthrugby]

Thanks Diane,

I actually had alot of fun making it although my wife thinks I'm nuts!

Hi Roger, Hi Lorri!:)

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)

I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.:)

WOW Peter, it looks great. Have you heard about the new luggage restrictions. :rotfl2: You are really going to show the rest of us up. I am sure Nastassja will look beautiful in this. :thumbsup2

[darthrugby]

WOW Peter, it looks great. Have you heard about the new luggage restrictions. :rotfl2: You are really going to show the rest of us up. I am sure Nastassja will look beautiful in this. :thumbsup2

I know, I heard about the luggage. Johnna is already calculating how much this extra suite case is going to cost.

[MrsScooby]

I actually had alot of fun making it although my wife thinks I'm nuts!

Hi Roger, Hi Lorri!:)

Most of our spouses think we're nuts for spending so much time here:laughing:

Really wonderful job:thumbsup2
Can't wait to see it in person:goodvibes

[got2travel]

Is this what you are trying to do Diane?MathStuff (http://www.mathnstuff.com/math/algebra/asystem.htm)

I guess that I am really late on this. In the time it took me to refresh my knowledge on this topic Mike had the answer already. At least I have a head start on this when DD gets to it next year.



I'm in trouble. None of that made any sense to me. :sad2:

[darthrugby]

Oh! Tom (31b),

Is it true that you will be playing the part of Gibbs on the TOAL?

If so, thanks, we really need a Gibbs.

Are you going to grow a set of mutton chops?

[got2travel]

Monica, I'm looking for a variety of stuff. The shops around WDW usually have items (t-shirts, mugs, key-chains, etc.) that are just Florida related as well as Disney stuff that is non-WDW but indicates "Florida" or "Orlando". I'm really looking for a variety of things that I can bring back as souvenirs (sp?) for family and friends without breaking the bank.


OK. There's some stuff like that around at the hotel gift shops. While I'm taking a walk with the pedometer for Arlene, I'll try to snap some pics of the gift shops. Hopefully they won't think I'm a terrorist. :laughing:

[DisneyVegas1]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0165.jpg

Upper front:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0166.jpg

Close up of sleve:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT01672.jpg

Lower back of Kaftan:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0168.jpg

Detail of lower front:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0171.jpg

Belt with leather armor:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0172.jpg

Detail of leather armor:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0174.jpg

Leather shoulder armor with breast plates:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT01752.jpg

Detail of shoulder armor:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0176.jpg

Breast plates:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT01772.jpg

Leather wrist guards:

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0179.jpg

I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.:)

Pete ,

Al I can say is WOW ....Fantastic Job ....it looks great cant wait to see Barbosa ....Hope you get your sword cut , As I told you on the fun I will actually have a full length sword but all done in plastic for the cruise ...And if at anytime you have anymore questions never hesitate to call me ...Sorry if I sounded scattered was just trying to get the DS's haircut while I was talking with you ....

But Again ...Looks great .... :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 This will be a Pirate Night that DCL will NEVER forget ..... Hope more crew mates get into it as well ....

We Need a Mr. Gibbs

a Captain Teague or Teague Sparrow

A Cutler Becket would be awesome as well ....Come on guys , Join the fun if you need help we are all here to help you ...

pirate:

[got2travel]

Lorri you could probably find stuff like that at DTD. There is a variety of stores there. And here is a list (http://www.magicyellow.com/category/Gift_Shops/Anaheim_CA.html) of gift shops in the area. Anything on Harbor or Katella is probably close to DL.


Just for reference, HoJo's is at 1380 S Harbor, the crosswalk to the entrance of DL is at 1544 S Harbor, and an easy walk continuing up Harbor without having to cross another street would end at 1650 S Harbor. I'm bad at estimating mileage, but I'd say 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from one end to the other.

[got2travel]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)



I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.:)


yes, I did enjoy the pics, you pirates are going to look great

[darthrugby]

Pete ,

Al I can say is WOW ....Fantastic Job ....it looks great cant wait to see Barbosa ....Hope you get your sword cut , As I told you on the fun I will actually have a full length sword but all done in plastic for the cruise ...And if at anytime you have anymore questions never hesitate to call me ...Sorry if I sounded scattered was just trying to get the DS's haircut while I was talking with you ....

But Again ...Looks great .... :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 This will be a Pirate Night that DCL will NEVER forget ..... Hope more crew mates get into it as well ....

We Need a Mr. Gibbs

a Captain Teague or Teague Sparrow

A Cutler Becket would be awesome as well ....Come on guys , Join the fun if you need help we are all here to help you ...

pirate:

Thanks,

My next project will be Norrington from the first movie. I haven't decided on which rank yet.

Captain of Commodore?

Oh, yes this will be played by Jack, FINCANTIERRI

Which should it be ladies? I think the Captain costume is more dashing.

Laura, just want to make sure that Mark (disneypilot) will not bea wearing the same.

[darthrugby]

yes, I did enjoy the pics, you pirates are going to look great

Monica, I just love the pics of your costume from the Med cruise. I had to step it up a notch. We will all look good together as a group. I think DCL will be quite freaked out.:)

[got2travel]

A Cutler Becket would be awesome as well ....Come on guys , Join the fun if you need help we are all here to help you ...

pirate:


Wonder if I could convice DS to be Becket? He already wants to be on the royal navy.

[got2travel]

Thanks,

My next project will be Norrington from the first movie. I haven't decided on which rank yet.

Captain of Commodore?

Oh, yes this will be played by Jack, FINCANTIERRI

Which should it be ladies? I think the Captain costume is more dashing.

Laura, just want to make sure that Mark (disneypilot) will not bea wearing the same.


I prefer drunken Norrington actually. I like the scruffy look. :laughing:

[got2travel]

Monica, I just love the pics of your costume from the Med cruise. I had to step it up a notch. We will all look good together as a group. I think DCL will be quite freaked out.:)


Thank you. But now seeing your work, I'm going to have to make some modifications to improve mine. LOL.

I'm positive they will be. They were alreayd freaking out with Jack, Elizabeth and Tia. Now they are going to have a huge contingent of pirates.

[got2travel]

Reposting so it doesn't get missed - I know we've got folks who don't read backwards


Group Tastings



http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010301.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1604-1.jpg


Have you ever wanted to learn the difference between Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc? Have you wondered whether the rule really is white with fish, red with beef? Does the term “shaken not stirred” mean anything to you other than James Bond :cool2: ? Are you just as confused as I am.....Barley, Hops, Pilsner, Lager, Stout.....:confused3 what does it all mean? “Lick, Slam, Suck” - no it's not x-rated http://www.nearlygood.com/smilies/nono1642.gif (http://www.nearlygood.com/) but do you know what it means?


Come join us for group tastings. We are working on arranging private tastings during our sea days. At this time we do not have specific details, but we are looking for a show of interest. We are requesting Wine, Beer, Tequila, Rum and Martini tastings. No, we will not be tasting all those at the same time. There will be separate sessions planned for each. And for those of you (like me http://www.nearlygood.com/smilies/drink.gif (http://www.nearlygood.com/)) who want to attend them all, they will be scheduled at different times. (And hopefully different days!) These will be exactly like the tastings that DCL regularly schedules, but will be limited to those folks in our group. Each tasting will cost $12-15 per person (subject to DCL's current rates).


If you are interested in signing up, please send an email to Laurie (MrsScooby) at mrsscoobie@yahoo.com (mrsscoobie@yahoo.com) -- take note, Scoobie is spelled differently in the email address. Please provide your Name, DISBoard Name, Tasting preference (or choose LUSH for all tastings :drinking1 ), and how many people for each tasting.

As we get more details we'll let you all know. We are hoping to have the schedule prior to boarding.

[DisneyVegas1]

Wonder if I could convice DS to be Becket? He already wants to be on the royal navy.

hmmmm just tell him , its just good business
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


pirate:

[castoff]

Hello Everyone :wave2:
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.:rolleyes1

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

[PBader]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/darthrugby/PICT0165.jpg

Peter, that is beautiful work! She is lucky to have an uncle like you.:goodvibes

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Hello all!

this is gonna be a drive by - I have been trying to "ketchup", but am not there yet. Plus it is late and I gotta get ff the computer...

...anyway, Ecuador and Venezuela have ordered troops to the border of Colombia! I am not up on politics,etc in that part of the world, but have been watching since Rice's trip. Anyone have any thoughts on this will effect our Cartegena stop??? How do these things go in this part of the world? Vnezuela seems determined to go to war ... any thoughts on what this might mean?

[castoff]

Wow I can't believe I can say I am all caught up. Only part 4 that is.:rotfl2:

Tom: As always :thanks: for the great newsletter.:goodvibes It really does help when life gets in the way of getting on the boards. It is very appreciated.:thumbsup2


Peter: Awesome costume ! The detail is fantastic !!:thumbsup2


Crash: o.k so this is 2 weeks late............even though we were the only ones in chat at that time, it was nice chatting with you.:goodvibes

[castoff]

Hello all!

this is gonna be a drive by - I have been trying to "ketcup", but am not there yet.

...anyway, Ecuador and Venezuela have ordered troops to the border of Colombia! I am not up on politics,etc in that part of the world, but have been watching since Rice's trip. Anyone have any thoughts on this will effect our Cartegena stop???


I have not heard about this. Even when DCL announced this stop there was a goverment warning. I still believe if you stick with DCL all should be o.k. Good question though.

[castoff]

CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez ordered tanks and thousands of troops on Sunday to the border with Colombia, accusing it of pushing South America to the brink of war by killing a top rebel leader on Ecuadorean soil.

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa also ordered troops to the Colombian border, saying "Ecuadorean territory has been outraged and bombed by an air attack and the later incursion of (Colombian) troops."

On Saturday, Colombian security forces killed senior rebel leader Raul Reyes and 16 other Colombian guerrillas at a camp across the border in Ecuador.

Correa said on Saturday that Colombian President Alvaro Uribe had informed him of the raid, but later announced that he was misled after Ecuadorean officials inspected a bombed rebel camp.

Colombian officials have long complained that Ecuador's military does not control its sparsely populated border, allowing rebels to take refuge on its territory.

Colombia's government said late Sunday that documents found where Reyes was killed show that the rebel group was in close contact and was deepening relations with Ecuador's president.
Chavez said Venezuela will respond militarily if Colombia violates its border. He ordered Venezuela’s embassy in Bogota closed.

“Mr. Defense Minister, move 10 battalions to the border with Colombia for me, immediately — tank battalions. Deploy the air force,” Chavez said during his weekly TV and radio program. “We don’t want war, but we aren’t going to permit the U.S. empire, which is the master (of Colombia) ... to come divide us.”

Chavez called Colombian President Alvaro Uribe “a criminal,” and branded his government a “terrorist state,” likening it to Israel for its U.S.-backed attacks on militants.

Colombian officials have long complained that Ecuador’s military does not control its sparsely populated border, allowing rebels to take refuge on its territory. The same holds true for Venezuela, where rebel deserters say the guerrillas routinely rest, train, obtain medical care and smuggle drugs.

Chavez denies that his country provides refuge to the FARC.

In protest of Colombia’s raid, Ecuador recalled its ambassador from Bogota but said commercial ties would remain unaffected. A spokesman for Uribe, Cesar Mauricio Velasquez, announced Sunday that Colombia would apologize to Ecuador for the military incursion on its territory.

Ecuador’s president, Rafael Correa, said the rebels were “bombed and massacred as they slept, using precision technology.” He said Colombia’s military violated Ecuador’s airspace and that the camp bombed was 1.2 miles from the border.

Ecuadorean soldiers recovered the bodies of 15 rebels in their jungle camp, and found three wounded guerrillas.

Lt. Col. Jose Nunez told reporters in the remote village of Angostura, where the bodies were found, that officials determined there were two bomb attacks on the camp early Saturday.

Before the Ecuadoreans arrived, Colombian commandos removed the cadavers of Reyes and one other rebel.

Chavez called the raid “cowardly murder, all of it coldly calculated.”

'Could be the start of a war'
“This could be the start of a war in South America,” Chavez said. He warned Uribe: “If it occurs to you to do this in Venezuela, President Uribe, I’ll send some Sukhois” — Russian warplanes recently bought by Venezuela.

He called Uribe a “lapdog” of Washington, saying “Dracula’s fangs (are) are covered in blood.”

Neither Colombia’s foreign minister nor the country’s military leadership would comment on Chavez’s actions when asked by reporters on Sunday in Bogota as they departed a funeral for the lone Colombian soldier killed in Saturday’s raid.

Chavez has increasingly revealed his sympathies for the FARC. In January, Chavez asked that it be struck from lists of terrorist groups internationally.

His Sunday announcement pushes tense relations with Colombia to a new nadir, though cross-border trade, worth some $5 billion annually, has not yet been seriously affected.

It could not be determined whether troops had yet been mobilized for the border. Chavez did not specify how many he was sending. A Venezuelan battalion traditionally has roughly 600 soldiers.

The peasant-based FARC has been fighting Colombia’s government for more than four decades, seeking a more equitable distribution of wealth. It funds itself largely through the cocaine trade and kidnaps for ransom and political ends.
:confused3

[PBader]

Hello Everyone :wave2:
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.:rolleyes1

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

Tina, I have been wondering about you all. Hopefully after you get settled into your new home you can start following the dr.'s orders. I hope Chuck likes his new job. Sounds like you have a busy week ahead of you. Lots of exciting changes going on.:goodvibes

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

:wizard: if we could not stop in Cartegena, I wonder where DCL would consider?

[PBader]

Interesting and confusing reading.................guess we will have to wait and see what happens. I just know that I am really looking forward to this port.:eek:

[castoff]

Tina, I have been wondering about you all. Hopefully after you get settled into your new home you can start following the dr.'s orders. I hope Chuck likes his new job. Sounds like you have a busy week ahead of you. Lots of exciting changes going on.:goodvibes

I won't complain about being busy because I am so THANKFUL that we got the house & Chuck got a job.:goodvibes As far as Doctor goes it might be too late for that.:rolleyes1 It's gonna be fun going through security with a metal pin through your toe. :rotfl2:

Speaking of which............My Airtran story............I already got our flights from Orlando to Chicago. They are a Non-Refund airline so the woman on the phone told me a dozen times.:rolleyes1

All I wanted to do was change my flight and I would pay the 30.00 difference. I wasn't even complaining about the 225.00 in cancel fees. They wanted to give me a credit for a future flight, good for one year and they charged me full price for my flight one way flight on March 10th.

What burns me is I cancelled my one flight and created the new flight at the same time because I wanted the adjusted difference. Airtran DOESN'T even fly to Myrtle Beach!!!! I have to fly into Charlston 2 hours away !!!

I finally got it straightened out after being on the phone for an hour and they finally talked with a supervisor. We still don't have flights to LA yet but good news is we decided to drive home from Orlando instead of flying so no dealing with the luggage issues!!!

Sorry so long, needed to vent, did. done and I am over it now.

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Oh! Tom (31b),

Is it true that you will be playing the part of Gibbs on the TOAL?

If so, thanks, we really need a Gibbs.

Are you going to grow a set of mutton chops?

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg

[castoff]

:wizard: if we could not stop in Cartegena, I wonder where DCL would consider?



Sea day perhaps? Wonder if they would consider making a stop at Panama?



Interesting and confusing reading.................guess we will have to wait and see what happens. I just know that I am really looking forward to this port.:eek:

Same here !!! Also Aruba !!!

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Wow I can't believe I can say I am all caught up. Only part 4 that is.:rotfl2:

Tom: As always :thanks: for the great newsletter.:goodvibes It really does help when life gets in the way of getting on the boards. It is very appreciated.:thumbsup2


Peter: Awesome costume ! The detail is fantastic !!:thumbsup2


Crash: o.k so this is 2 weeks late............even though we were the only ones in chat at that time, it was nice chatting with you.:goodvibes

:wave: Hi Tina. We were all wondering about you. Sure hope that everything is going well.

[PBader]

I won't complain about being busy because I am so THANKFUL that we got the house & Chuck got a job.:goodvibes As far as Doctor goes it might be too late for that.:rolleyes1 It's gonna be fun going through security with a metal pin through your toe. :rotfl2:


Flights are one of the pitfalls of planning a trip so far in advance. Driving shouldn't be too bad for you. So is Chuck going to working in GA? and you in Myrtle Beach?

[castoff]

:wave: Hi Tina. We were all wondering about you. Sure hope that everything is going well.

Hi Roger: Still here but busy, Moving time again.

Flights are one of the pitfalls of planning a trip so far in advance. Driving shouldn't be too bad for you. So is Chuck going to working in GA? and you in Myrtle Beach?

After what happen to us in Chicago we decided we will not go anywhere for a job!!! This house has everything we wan't, we will retire here. GA may not be a perman..thing but I have always been used to Chuck traveling. He did get offers in OH, NJ, FL & TX This is what WE wan't.:goodvibes

It's been a long day............I am going to turn in. Nice chatting with ya.:)

[allshookup]

Hello Everyone :wave2:
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.:rolleyes1

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

Geez I miss chat one night & I miss all this???? I didn't know you were moving south Tina! Best of luck with the move & I hope your foot is better soon! :wizard:

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg

Oh man that is hilarious! :lmao: And scary all at the same time! :scared1:


Hi Roger: Still here but busy, Moving time again.



After what happen to us in Chicago we decided we will not go anywhere for a job!!! This house has everything we wan't, we will retire here. GA may not be a perman..thing but I have always been used to Chuck traveling. He did get offers in OH, NJ, FL & TX This is what WE wan't.:goodvibes

It's been a long day............I am going to turn in. Nice chatting with ya.:)

Wow good for you! I'm jealous!!! I want to move south too! I hate hate hate the winter! :sad2:

[eeyorelvr10]

Ok :drive: by from the Elephant Bar. Late dinner so what else is new. In practice for repo. Short note from my iPhone. Guess sslloowww is better than no DIS.

[eeyorelvr10]

Good Evening!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/gifs/pseudocook.jpg

lright so now I've seen just about all. What's next? A bunny dressed for St Paddys day?

Come on I dare somebody to come up with a green live image bunny!

maybe I shouldn't dare this group? :rolleyes1:

[paulasillars]

I know we have some math experts here so I was wondering if somebody can help DD & I. Her & I both get the same answer...which is wrong! :headache:

Solve the following by the linear combination method.

3x-y=14
-3x+4y=-6

I used to be able to do these (I liked maths at school) but I can't for the life of me remember how anymore. Heck, I use a calculator to add and subtract everything now. :rotfl2:

[DisneyVegas1]

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

These are Priceless .... Tom , I think you may be the New Mr. Gibbs for this voyage - I may even let you throw my hat ...LOL (now go and get it )

pirate:

[eeyorelvr10]

I know we have some math experts here so I was wondering if somebody can help DD & I. Her & I both get the same answer...which is wrong! :headache:

Solve the following by the linear combination method.

3x-y=14
-3x+4y=-6

Diane you forgot the math alert!!!:headache: :rotfl:

[paulasillars]

lright so now I've seen just about all. What's next? A bunny dressed for St Paddys day?

Come on I dare somebody to come up with a green live image bunny!



http://www.powerfloe.com/media/NEW%20-%20E-CARDS/ST-PATRICKS-DAY-RABBIT.jpg

[eeyorelvr10]

I didn't want to repost all the pics but I just have to say OMG!!!

That costume is beyond stunning! You are very very talented! :thumbsup2


DarthR -
My Sentiments exactly. Nice Nice Nice - are you up for orders? :)

Thought it was worth a try! ;)

[got2travel]

lright so now I've seen just about all. What's next? A bunny dressed for St Paddys day?

Come on I dare somebody to come up with a green live image bunny!

maybe I shouldn't dare this group? :rolleyes1:


http://www.ekac.org/albagreen.jpeg




http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/03_02/bunny_art.shtml

‘Alba’ is a transgenic albino rabbit: She contains a jellyfish gene that makes her glow green when illuminated with the correct light. Alba was created by French scientists who injected green fluorescent protein (GFP) of a Pacific Northwest jellyfish into the fertilized egg of an albino rabbit.

[eeyorelvr10]

Thank you. But now seeing your work, I'm going to have to make some modifications to improve mine. LOL.

I'm positive they will be. They were alreayd freaking out with Jack, Elizabeth and Tia. Now they are going to have a huge contingent of pirates.

Hee Hee Hee - I was there to see that! Now I feel special! But the question is - are you all prepared to be stopped? And never forget the look on DCL's CJS - priceless and almost not in the pictures at all!

Sorry guys - we peeped! :blush:

http://www.powerfloe.com/media/NEW%20-%20E-CARDS/ST-PATRICKS-DAY-RABBIT.jpg

:rotfl2: Although I think he scared himself! :lmao:

http://www.ekac.org/albagreen.jpeg




http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/03_02/bunny_art.shtml

‘Alba’ is a transgenic albino rabbit: She contains a jellyfish gene that makes her glow green when illuminated with the correct light. Alba was created by French scientists who injected green fluorescent protein (GFP) of a Pacific Northwest jellyfish into the fertilized egg of an albino rabbit.

OMG! I just read about this in a novel by Michael Crichton called Next . Really scary now that this is posted. The book was listed as fiction but with elements of truth, in it its got a flourescent turtle, an ape that speaks in 3 languages and a talking parrot. Other than that - pretty interesting reading. I have it on cd if anyone is interested. Must read for those with a scientific mind. A bit of fluff for the mind with a dose of humanity in it.

[Lil' Grumpy]

:laughing: ..ok, pbager, it's that stupid crash diet!..that's right ,


i'm pointing the wand..@ crash, what a great shipmate~:wizard:


http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i75/mrmerlin56/100_0252.jpg?t=1204522578

don't you just hate red eye?


..dear micmse....i did clicked on your e-mail. ..i'll try again. :flower3:

oh, it figures..my computer acting out. & when i got up...from
watching :happytv: ...a bandit, of a salty-doggie orgins,
took "my space"....[ note, how he got under my blanket...

....:eek: , there's goes security too!] :laughing:


http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i75/mrmerlin56/100_0279-1.jpg?t=1204526433

..i could be wrong...but i think..he's been barking with crash, :dog:

* ignore the pink color. it was supposed to been purple...:)

[smeecanada]

:wizard: if we could not stop in Cartegena, I wonder where DCL would consider?

When my DS and BIL did a Panama Cruise a few years ago - they had a scheduled stop in Cartegena. It got changed to a sea day at the last minute due to the political climate. My BIL was really surprised that we had Cartegena as a Port call. I fully intend on us doing a history tour at this Port. Who knows if we'll get a chance to go again.

[captaincrash]

Drat!

I had been drafting a LONG multi-quote from the old thread... complete with pictures, chuckles and so on... and when I went to PREVIEW the posting it declared the thread had been CLOSED! And I lost everything I had been working on...

DRAT!

At any rate... to make a long multi-quote short - I'll just say thanks for all the kind remarks folks about Alicia being ... (ahem) ... easy on the eyes. I count myself lucky she stayed with me patiently for so long before I proposed. And at that... after hanging around 8 years I went ahead and failed to pop the question with any romance or preparation.

Aside from that... the last 3 days has seen Alicia visiting 8 local Macys' stores at leisure. Monica, you're right that most of the clearance racks were only an extra 30% off... however, there were some racks which had everything already 50% with an EXTRA 50% off for a total of 75% discount... and some racks were marked with 75% off and those had little signs on top declaring an additional 60% off for a total of 90% off.

Last nite at the party Alicia was chatting about her findings with some of the ladies and a couple of them abruptly ducked out of the LONG party to hit a couple local Macy's. Although Alicia found nothing herself at those 2 stores, she shopped with her girlfriends. One of which I know spent $70 getting mostly blouses at a total of 75% off... plus a cute button down sweater with metallic sparkles AND an astonishing imperial purple silk dress which Alicia found for her. Those last two were 90% off and the dress in particular was $12 reduced from $120. I don't recall what the sweaters' value was.

Since my first report on Alicia's shopping she's only added 3 blouses (90% off at $6, $7 and 25% off at $12.50)... and a couple pairs of shoes at 25% off for $20 and $30. Alicia was complaining today that everything was pretty well picked over now. However, she did pick up ONE of those shoes today. Plus she seemed really pleasant in demeanor from the days' wanderings.

[captaincrash]

:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i75/mrmerlin56/100_0279-1.jpg?t=1204526433

..i could be wrong...but i think..he's been barking with crash, :dog:

* ignore the pink color. it was supposed to been purple...:)

http://lookoutpress.com/images/construction.gif

I must have MISSED somethin'....

Cuz I still am feelin' mighty INNOCENT tonite...

http://cidutest.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/bunny.gif

[captaincrash]

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg


LOL!
http://matazone.co.uk/sillyimages/salsa-bunny.gif

[captaincrash]

lright so now I've seen just about all. What's next? A bunny dressed for St Paddys day?

Come on I dare somebody to come up with a green live image bunny!

maybe I shouldn't dare this group? :rolleyes1:

I've been beaten to posting a green bunny...

However I did run across some interesting bunnies...

http://www.oldrabbit.com/gpages/gallery/rabbits/rabbits1/grnrabbit.jpg

http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_apr2001/EasterBunny.jpg

plus this odd critter..

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/goddess_in_denim_n_plaid/Holidays/SAINTPATRICKSDAY.jpg

[captaincrash]

Crash: o.k so this is 2 weeks late............even though we were the only ones in chat at that time, it was nice chatting with you.:goodvibes

http://www.biffonline.co.uk/newimages/earlybiff/conversation.gif

Oooo....

... has it been 2 weeks already? It feels like nearly yesterday we were chattin' so late at nite. And may I say I too was pleasantly surprised to find you on hand to visit with for a little while. I got yer card... and may I offer congrats again!

[radioclash2]

Evening all! I see we are on to part 4.

Hear an interesting rumor today, while doing a GS cookie booth. The other mother I was with, her mom is a CM in WDW. She recently was promoted to another position, but was a character handler. They have been holding auditions for Tink!:tinker: I guess some women were coming out of the audition crying, because they wanted to be the first Tink. When Tink appears she will be located in Toon town in the main tent, where the princesses and other characters are! So here is the chance to meet and greet with Tink and get her autograph! Also got the scoop on Capt Jack. He doesn't sign autographs, because when they first tested it, his line was way too long! Also I guess there have been mixed reviews on the Pirate & Princess parties. DD and I will find out for ourselves on May 2nd, I got us tckets! Interesting what you can find out when working a cookie booth!

cool news :tinker:

[captaincrash]

CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez ordered tanks and thousands of troops on Sunday to the border with Colombia, accusing it of pushing South America to the brink of war by killing a top rebel leader on Ecuadorean soil.

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa also ordered troops to the Colombian border, saying "Ecuadorean territory has been outraged and bombed by an air attack and the later incursion of (Colombian) troops."

On Saturday, Colombian security forces killed senior rebel leader Raul Reyes and 16 other Colombian guerrillas at a camp across the border in Ecuador.

Correa said on Saturday that Colombian President Alvaro Uribe had informed him of the raid, but later announced that he was misled after Ecuadorean officials inspected a bombed rebel camp.

Colombian officials have long complained that Ecuador's military does not control its sparsely populated border, allowing rebels to take refuge on its territory.

Colombia's government said late Sunday that documents found where Reyes was killed show that the rebel group was in close contact and was deepening relations with Ecuador's president.
Chavez said Venezuela will respond militarily if Colombia violates its border. He ordered Venezuela’s embassy in Bogota closed.

“Mr. Defense Minister, move 10 battalions to the border with Colombia for me, immediately — tank battalions. Deploy the air force,” Chavez said during his weekly TV and radio program. “We don’t want war, but we aren’t going to permit the U.S. empire, which is the master (of Colombia) ... to come divide us.”

Chavez called Colombian President Alvaro Uribe “a criminal,” and branded his government a “terrorist state,” likening it to Israel for its U.S.-backed attacks on militants.

Colombian officials have long complained that Ecuador’s military does not control its sparsely populated border, allowing rebels to take refuge on its territory. The same holds true for Venezuela, where rebel deserters say the guerrillas routinely rest, train, obtain medical care and smuggle drugs.

Chavez denies that his country provides refuge to the FARC.

In protest of Colombia’s raid, Ecuador recalled its ambassador from Bogota but said commercial ties would remain unaffected. A spokesman for Uribe, Cesar Mauricio Velasquez, announced Sunday that Colombia would apologize to Ecuador for the military incursion on its territory.

Ecuador’s president, Rafael Correa, said the rebels were “bombed and massacred as they slept, using precision technology.” He said Colombia’s military violated Ecuador’s airspace and that the camp bombed was 1.2 miles from the border.

Ecuadorean soldiers recovered the bodies of 15 rebels in their jungle camp, and found three wounded guerrillas.

Lt. Col. Jose Nunez told reporters in the remote village of Angostura, where the bodies were found, that officials determined there were two bomb attacks on the camp early Saturday.

Before the Ecuadoreans arrived, Colombian commandos removed the cadavers of Reyes and one other rebel.

Chavez called the raid “cowardly murder, all of it coldly calculated.”

'Could be the start of a war'
“This could be the start of a war in South America,” Chavez said. He warned Uribe: “If it occurs to you to do this in Venezuela, President Uribe, I’ll send some Sukhois” — Russian warplanes recently bought by Venezuela.

He called Uribe a “lapdog” of Washington, saying “Dracula’s fangs (are) are covered in blood.”

Neither Colombia’s foreign minister nor the country’s military leadership would comment on Chavez’s actions when asked by reporters on Sunday in Bogota as they departed a funeral for the lone Colombian soldier killed in Saturday’s raid.

Chavez has increasingly revealed his sympathies for the FARC. In January, Chavez asked that it be struck from lists of terrorist groups internationally.

His Sunday announcement pushes tense relations with Colombia to a new nadir, though cross-border trade, worth some $5 billion annually, has not yet been seriously affected.

It could not be determined whether troops had yet been mobilized for the border. Chavez did not specify how many he was sending. A Venezuelan battalion traditionally has roughly 600 soldiers.

The peasant-based FARC has been fighting Colombia’s government for more than four decades, seeking a more equitable distribution of wealth. It funds itself largely through the cocaine trade and kidnaps for ransom and political ends.:confused3


http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc319/predragpajdic/Orsonclapping.gif

Well...

I'd consider the FARC to be terrorists of the worst kind ... through thier pursuit of the cocaine trade which destroys lives and families all over the world indiscriminately.

Now... on the other hand ... all this posed above is NEWS to me. I won't pretend to be any kind of authority or otherwise possess any special understanding on the affairs of South America. So... if I am spouting off ignorantly... please remember .... I am forever the INNOCENT ONE here.

http://catbooksandmore.com/media/books/CatInnocence.gif

[radioclash2]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja



WOW

[radioclash2]

Hello Everyone :wave2:
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.:rolleyes1

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!


Hope you have a speedy recovery !!

[radioclash2]

Happy Monday Everyone

[LITTLEKID58]

:surfweb:

GM pirate:

Presently 63 going up to 82 here in Sunny Central Florida :goodvibes

A little sore this morning in the calfs.. lol... I used muscles this weekend that I though I did not have...:lmao: :lmao: Help our DS move and of course it is on the Third Floor...

:grouphug: :hug: pixiedust: and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today

:welcome: aboard to all the newbies

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all we have missed

Have a great Monday

[sk8ingmom]

G'mornin' pirate:s

I think we are back to upside down here...back in Davy Jone's locker.

Lots of hockey this weekend. It was our league tournament for both kids. DS9's team made it to the championship game & played it close through 2 periods (down 2-1 at the end of the 2nd). Then got creamed 7-3. Oh well. It as a great season and 2nd place in the entire DC area isn't a bad thing! DS7's level doesn't keep score - so technically a jamboree, not a tournament, but he has 7 games this weekend. He got a hat trick in the last game!!!!

Evening all! I see we are on to part 4.

Hear an interesting rumor today, while doing a GS cookie booth. The other mother I was with, her mom is a CM in WDW. She recently was promoted to another position, but was a character handler. They have been holding auditions for Tink!:tinker: I guess some women were coming out of the audition crying, because they wanted to be the first Tink. When Tink appears she will be located in Toon town in the main tent, where the princesses and other characters are! So here is the chance to meet and greet with Tink and get her autograph! Also got the scoop on Capt Jack. He doesn't sign autographs, because when they first tested it, his line was way too long! Also I guess there have been mixed reviews on the Pirate & Princess parties. DD and I will find out for ourselves on May 2nd, I got us tckets! Interesting what you can find out when working a cookie booth!

Hmmm, I love Tink, but I'm not sure I like the 'meet a real person Tink' idea. She's a fairy - much smaller than a small woman. During Wishes she is up in the air, so you can't tell size.

I hate waiting in line for characters, so we've never met Capt Jack. I didn't know he didn't sign. Interesting.

I know we have some math experts here so I was wondering if somebody can help DD & I. Her & I both get the same answer...which is wrong! :headache:

Solve the following by the linear combination method.

3x-y=14
-3x+4y=-6

Diane!! Where was the MATH ALERT??????

...we really are in Davy Jones Locker...

57 Jacks X 1 peanut / 10,000 rock crabs = ???

Wristband Info


Thanks for doing this Tina! Since you did this for school, I assume there will be kid sizes???

What about TOAL on them?

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.


OMG! That is amazing!
I still don't have curtains in my kitchen because I hate the thought of cutting and sewing a straight hem!

Reposting so it doesn't get missed - I know we've got folks who don't read backwards


[CENTER]Group Tastings

Excellent! I'm booking the Lush package...here's hoping that they aren't on the same day!

Hello Everyone :wave2:
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.:rolleyes1

Tina, I hope your foot is doing better. Don't overdue it. Easier said than done, I know.

You win the prize - you've now moved more during the life of this thread than I have!

Sea day perhaps? Wonder if they would consider making a stop at Panama?

DH would LOVE that! He's spent several months in Panama & was really disappointed when he found out we don't have a port call there.

[Downrivermama]

Happy Monday everyone. That was a fast weekend. We did conduct dd's science experiment though. 5 oranges gave up their lives for science! Now to prod dd into writing it up and putting her science board together before this weekend. It's due on the 10th.

We went and saw Penelope yesterday. It was really cute and had a great message. I was only 90 minutes.



Thanks for doing this Tina! Since you did this for school, I assume there will be kid sizes???

What about TOAL on them?


Oops, didn't post sizes. They come in 6", 7" & 8". I bought the adult size the 8" and it is big on dd's wrist. I know we were talking about keeping an eye on the kids so we could get lime green for them! Kristina came up with the text I posted as an example of what could be put on them. Limited to 24 spaces on both sides. As long as the text stays the same , sizes and colors can be mixed and macthed and still get the pricing.

[darthrugby]

Hello Everyone :wave2:
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.:rolleyes1

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

Hope you have a speedy recovery. Hope your foot is better for the TOAL.:)

[darthrugby]

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg

This is too funny.

Tom, by the way thanks for the news letter and creating the info boards on thepiratezone.

I'll add you to the Rugby Tournament list. Thanks for volunteering. What shirt size are you?

[bellelinus]

Good evening everyone!

So,I'm excited....my mother wants to surprise my dad (the original disney fanatic in the house) with a surprise weekend in June....wants me to come and she will cover (part of the surprise for dad!)....

We are thinking the Grand Floridian....always wanted to stay but not stay the length we usually do at WDW there..so a mini trip would be great!(this would also mean I have stayed at all MK resorts!)

I know this is our "TOAL cruise" thread but I am sure some of you had to have stayed here...any helpful hints? Also I have never noticed...do all the rooms have balconies? (mom loves them!)

I am soooooooo excited!

Have great night everyone!

Chrissie

You would love the GF . . . we have been there 3 times, I think. I think all the rooms that are not on ground level have a balcony, except for some of the main lodge rooms. But if you book garden view you will get one of the non-lodge buildings and you could put in a request for a non-ground-level room.

[bellelinus]

Wristband Info

I know we had been talking about wristbands. Here is information on the company I used. I used wristbandconnection.com when I ordered wristbands for dd's school. I got the black/red (school colors) with printing on one side. I went with them because they seemed to be the only company who would give a price break for quantities under 1,000. 500 wristbands cost me $250.00 which is 50 cents each. Free shipping on orders over $50. They were very prompt. I don't know if it even took a week for the order to come. I ordered them last summer. The words were debossed or molded into the band. Sunken lettering. They have a cool font called "Bones"

I emailed them to ask about using own artwork and they will.

They also allow mixing sizes and colors as long as the text stays the same.

So here are the options based on ordering 500 wristbands.

1 Side Text Only-50 cents each
2 Side Text Only-54 cents each
1 Side Text & Pic-55 cents each
2 Side Text & Pic on front-59 cents each


Suggested Text

Capt Jack’s EB Repo 2008 and/or
A Pirates Cruise For Me!

I have found a small skull & crossbones clip art that we could use.

Pricing for other quantities:
100-199 1.05
200-249 .95
250-399 .85
400-499 .65
500-749 .50

I have tried to take a decent picture of mine, but I can't get it to show the print.

Any thoughts?

Sounds wonderful to me!:thumbsup2

[tom31b]

Chief Magical Official videos (http://www.dreamcmo.com/)

[PBader]

Happy Monday everyone. That was a fast weekend. We did conduct dd's science experiment though. 5 oranges gave up their lives for science! Now to prod dd into writing it up and putting her science board together before this weekend. It's due on the 10th.

Sounds like an interesting project Tina. If Adam had a priject due the 10th, he would have started on it the 9th.


Oops, didn't post sizes. They come in 6", 7" & 8". I bought the adult size the 8" and it is big on dd's wrist. I know we were talking about keeping an eye on the kids so we could get lime green for them! Kristina came up with the text I posted as an example of what could be put on them. Limited to 24 spaces on both sides. As long as the text stays the same , sizes and colors can be mixed and macthed and still get the pricing.

These will be great!

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

When my DS and BIL did a Panama Cruise a few years ago - they had a scheduled stop in Cartegena. It got changed to a sea day at the last minute due to the political climate. My BIL was really surprised that we had Cartegena as a Port call. I fully intend on us doing a history tour at this Port. Who knows if we'll get a chance to go again.

I agree! We were planning that too. We are looking forward to this as well for the history. If something did happen I would hope for another port - rather than another day at sea. Time will tell, I guess!

the conditions there right know just got me wondering what the options were, what might Disney do,etc - is this situation likely to be long term and affect us or to be short lived posturing??? ........."always prepared"!!!!...got to plan, you know!:) :wizard:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Happy Monday!!!

[bellelinus]

Hello Everyone :wave2:
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.:rolleyes1

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

Hi, Tina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :love: :love:

[bellelinus]

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[The FairyGodmother]

Thanks Diane,

I actually had alot of fun making it although my wife thinks I'm nuts!

Hi Roger, Hi Lorri!:)
Peter,
Your talent is AWEsome. I knew you would be into the details. I can't wait to see her in person.

Thanks,

My next project will be Norrington from the first movie. I haven't decided on which rank yet.

Captain of Commodore?

Oh, yes this will be played by Jack, FINCANTIERRI

Which should it be ladies? I think the Captain costume is more dashing.

Laura, just want to make sure that Mark (disneypilot) will not bea wearing the same. Neither Mark or I are doing POTC characters. I just have been so busy actually sewing for work that I am not planning on making costumes. I will probably have to just buy one already made. I wish I could afford the time and money to make some. I love details!!!



G'mornin' pirate:s

I think we are back to upside down here...back in Davy Jone's locker.


OMG! That is amazing!
I still don't have curtains in my kitchen because I hate the thought of cutting and sewing a straight hem!


. I just happen to know someone who makes curtains. :confused3 I'm just saying....:confused3

[goofyforlife]

Wristband Info

I have tried to take a decent picture of mine, but I can't get it to show the print.

Any thoughts?

You could just copy the pic from the company website though, T. Or are you talking about a pic of the skull?

Laura, just want to make sure that Mark (disneypilot) will not bea wearing the same.

I thought Laura said they weren't going to do costumes.

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist. (Mr Gibb's Pics)


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: That made me :) this morning.

I hate waiting in line for characters, so we've never met Capt Jack. I didn't know he didn't sign. Interesting.
He signed at our pirate night but we didn't have books so did photos only.

But yes the line was long....


57 Jacks X 1 peanut / 10,000 rock crabs = ???


pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: oooh look a peanut...... http://www.vegiac.com/forums/images/smilies/food/peanut.gif

http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/349.gif http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/349.gif http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/349.gif http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/349.gif

Edited: This is my 5555 th post......

[goofyforlife]

oooh look a ticker below.....

:woohoo:

[Sarangel]

Tom, you do a brilliant job with the first post - Thank you.

Monica, I'm looking for a variety of stuff. The shops around WDW usually have items (t-shirts, mugs, key-chains, etc.) that are just Florida related as well as Disney stuff that is non-WDW but indicates "Florida" or "Orlando". I'm really looking for a variety of things that I can bring back as souvenirs (sp?) for family and friends without breaking the bank.

You can always drive up Harbor to the Disney Outlet. I'll try to get specific directions and/or an address next time I go.

[smeecanada]

the conditions there right know just got me wondering what the options were, what might Disney do,etc - is this situation likely to be long term and affect us or to be short lived posturing??? ........."always prepared"!!!!...got to plan, you know!:) :wizard:

Well, Disney won't go - if it's not safe for the passengers and crew. However, I don't think we need to worry much - DCL will take care of making sure we're not bored.

Doubt we'll stop in Panama due to prebooking the canal transit. What other places are near Aruba that DCL might stop at?

[allshookup]

Diane you forgot the math alert!!!:headache: :rotfl:

ooops sorry and I'm always one of the first to complain! My only excuse is that I was losing my mind with that darn math problem! :rolleyes1


OMG! I just read about this in a novel by Michael Crichton called Next . Really scary now that this is posted. The book was listed as fiction but with elements of truth, in it its got a flourescent turtle, an ape that speaks in 3 languages and a talking parrot. Other than that - pretty interesting reading. I have it on cd if anyone is interested. Must read for those with a scientific mind. A bit of fluff for the mind with a dose of humanity in it.

That bunny is just odd. Sounds like a book my DH would like. I'll have to check into it. Thanks! :thumbsup2

Wristband Info



So here are the options based on ordering 500 wristbands.

1 Side Text Only-50 cents each
2 Side Text Only-54 cents each
1 Side Text & Pic-55 cents each
2 Side Text & Pic on front-59 cents each


Suggested Text

Capt Jack’s EB Repo 2008 and/or
A Pirates Cruise For Me!

I have found a small skull & crossbones clip art that we could use.

Pricing for other quantities:
100-199 1.05
200-249 .95
250-399 .85
400-499 .65
500-749 .50

I have tried to take a decent picture of mine, but I can't get it to show the print.

Any thoughts?

I'm okay with either of those prices & the text looks fine to me. Thanks for taking care of the wristbands! :flower3:

G'mornin' pirate:s

I think we are back to upside down here...back in Davy Jone's locker.

Lots of hockey this weekend. It was our league tournament for both kids. DS9's team made it to the championship game & played it close through 2 periods (down 2-1 at the end of the 2nd). Then got creamed 7-3. Oh well. It as a great season and 2nd place in the entire DC area isn't a bad thing! DS7's level doesn't keep score - so technically a jamboree, not a tournament, but he has 7 games this weekend. He got a hat trick in the last game!!!!


Congrats to DS for making it to the championship. Sorry they didn't win! Congrats to your other DS for the hat trick! :thumbsup2


Diane!! Where was the MATH ALERT??????

...we really are in Davy Jones Locker...

57 Jacks X 1 peanut / 10,000 rock crabs = ???

I know me doing math? Who'd a thunk it! :headache:

Excellent! I'm booking the Lush package...here's hoping that they aren't on the same day!


I almost booked the complete package, except for the beer. I booked DH for that only. Can't stomach the stuff!



You could just copy the pic from the company website though, T. Or are you talking about a pic of the skull?



I thought Laura said they weren't going to do costumes.



:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: That made me :) this morning.


He signed at our pirate night but we didn't have books so did photos only.

But yes the line was long....



pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: oooh look a peanut...... http://www.vegiac.com/forums/images/smilies/food/peanut.gif

http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/349.gif http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/349.gif http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/349.gif http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/349.gif

Edited: This is my 5555 th post......


Congrats on the 5555! :cool1:

[got2travel]

Tom, you do a brilliant job with the first post - Thank you.



You can always drive up Harbor to the Disney Outlet. I'll try to get specific directions and/or an address next time I go.


Forgot about that one:
243 Orangefair Mall, Fullerton.

From Mousesavers.com
To get to Disney's Character Warehouse from Disneyland, go north on Harbor Blvd and cross Hwy 91. Make a right at Orangethorpe and another right at Pomona, which is a street that goes right into the Orangefair Marketplace shopping center. A Michael's store is right in front of you; drive toward it and then go left to get to the Character Warehouse, which is at the corner of the building.

Here's a coupon for 10% off http://www.thechamber.net/cgi-bin/foxweb.dll/wlx/dir/wlxcpn?ec=lbyklLsiprtbx4mpmc&ID=HNDgKiGb

[got2travel]

Well, Disney won't go - if it's not safe for the passengers and crew. However, I don't think we need to worry much - DCL will take care of making sure we're not bored.

Doubt we'll stop in Panama due to prebooking the canal transit. What other places are near Aruba that DCL might stop at?


I would love for a stop in Belize. Its on my must do list.

[tom31b]

Well, Disney won't go - if it's not safe for the passengers and crew. However, I don't think we need to worry much - DCL will take care of making sure we're not bored.

Doubt we'll stop in Panama due to prebooking the canal transit. What other places are near Aruba that DCL might stop at?

2 days in Aruba?

Panama on Carribean side?

[micmse2003]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)

I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.:)

Pete what can I say but beautiful!!!:woohoo: You sure you would not rather be a full time costume desginer.:rotfl: :rotfl:



Group Tastings



http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/P1010301.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/cruise/Transatlantic/100_1604-1.jpg


[FONT=Tahoma]Have you ever wanted to learn the difference between Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc? Have you wondered whether the rule really is white with fish, red with beef? Does the term “shaken not stirred” mean anything to you other than James Bond :cool2: ? Are you just as confused as I am.....Barley, Hops, Pilsner, Lager, Stout.....:confused3 what does it all mean? “Lick, Slam, Suck” - no it's not x-rated

Thanks for both of you volunteering. I just e-mailed Laura for my choice.


Hello Everyone
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

I know you are busy but give me a call before you move. I am so happy for Chuck and you to find a beautiful home.:hug: :hug: I am just jealous you will no longer here to suffer through the winters with me.:rotfl:

Hello all!

this is gonna be a drive by - I have been trying to "ketchup", but am not there yet. Plus it is late and I gotta get ff the computer...

...anyway, Ecuador and Venezuela have ordered troops to the border of Colombia! I am not up on politics,etc in that part of the world, but have been watching since Rice's trip. Anyone have any thoughts on this will effect our Cartegena stop??? How do these things go in this part of the world? Vnezuela seems determined to go to war ... any thoughts on what this might mean?

I guess we will just have to put our faith in DCL. :eek: :eek: Now isn't that a scary thoguht after the handling of the ressies over a year ago and the WBPC excurions was in total chaos.:rolleyes1


Ok :drive: by from the Elephant Bar. Late dinner so what else is new. In practice for repo. Short note from my iPhone. Guess sslloowww is better than no DIS.

We will want lots of details on the repo!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Keep praticing,:rolleyes:

Drat!
Since my first report on Alicia's shopping she's only added 3 blouses (90% off at $6, $7 and 25% off at $12.50)... and a couple pairs of shoes at 25% off for $20 and $30. Alicia was complaining today that everything was pretty well picked over now. However, she did pick up ONE of those shoes today. Plus she seemed really pleasant in demeanor from the days' wanderings.

I think Alicia is my new mentor!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="3"]Wristband Info

I know we had been talking about wristbands. Here is information on the company I used. I used wristbandconnection.com when I ordered wristbands for dd's school. I got the black/red (school colors) with printing on one side. I went with them because they seemed to be the only company who would give a price break for quantities under 1,000. 500 wristbands cost me $250.00 which is 50 cents each. Free shipping on orders over $50. They were very prompt. I don't know if it even took a week for the order to come. I ordered them last summer. The words were debossed or molded into the band. Sunken lettering. They have a cool font called "Bones"

I emailed them to ask about using own artwork and they will.

They also allow mixing sizes and colors as long as the text stays the same.

So here are the options based on ordering 500 wristbands.

1 Side Text Only-50 cents each
2 Side Text Only-54 cents each
1 Side Text & Pic-55 cents each
2 Side Text & Pic on front-59 cents each


Suggested Text

Capt Jack’s EB Repo 2008 and/or
A Pirates Cruise For Me!

I have found a small skull & crossbones clip art that we could use.

Pricing for other quantities:
100-199 1.05
200-249 .95
250-399 .85
400-499 .65
500-749 .50

I have tried to take a decent picture of mine, but I can't get it to show the print.

Any thoughts?

Sounds great.....Maybe we should take a count and see where we end up???
Thanks Tina for doing this!!:worship: :worship:

Chief Magical Official videos (http://www.dreamcmo.com/)

The Fairy Godmother stole my idea but I was not allowed to use my DGD so I just gave the whole idea up.:sad2: :sad2:

[wheelerkidz3]

hi everyone! hope you are all having a great monday....it's ok here! sunshine seems to make the days better!! the mailman was just here and he's wearing shorts!! i don't think it's really that warm out, but the sun is shining!!
hope you all have a great week!!

[Downrivermama]

2 days in Aruba?

Panama on Carribean side?

How about Portobello, Panama? Yesterday on the History Channel they had the pirate program on and Portobello was a big pirate hang out.pirate:

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

I would love for a stop in Belize. Its on my must do list.

2 days in Aruba?

Panama on Carribean side?

all three of those ideas sound interesting!:)

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

How about Portobello, Panama? Yesterday on the History Channel they had the pirate program on and Portobello was a big pirate hang out.pirate:

that sounds cool too - would have liked to catch that show, will watch for a repeat!:wizard:

[goofyforlife]

faith in DCL.

There's two words that don't belong in the same sentence lately....:rolleyes1

I caught a bunch of the pirate show as i was straightening up the house somewhat.....

It was really good except they seemed to cut off the ending and clipped to another show. It was weird...:confused:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

BOO


I know your hiding from me Somewhere, have I found it? Or is this the ''other' thread.

[bellelinus]

BOO


I know your hiding from me Somewhere, have I found it? Or is this the ''other' thread.

Welcome to the 8/17/08 Wonder thread, Andrew!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Welcome to the 8/17/08 Wonder thread, Andrew!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

It cant be that one, I am not that popular there to get a welcome.

[bellelinus]

It cant be that one, I am not that popular there to get a welcome.

And you are on this one????;)

[micmse2003]

:rotfl: http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/if-they-cant-find-you-they-cant-wash-you.jpg

Gald I found you!!! I still need to vent!!!!:mad:

My washing machine decides to die on Saturday. I went to Sears to buy a new washer with a new dryer to match. Since we only have four years left til we move to Florida... I decide to just go middle of the road price. It took me less than 5 minutes to pick out some. I want to get the 5 year warranty so if they break before I move...I am covered. It was free shipping and 15% discount on top of the sale price. The salesperson rang everything up and forgot to include my 10% discount for the home repair contract. He then proceeded to give me two credits. The rest of the money would come in the form of rebate checks.

I told DH if I buy a third appliance...I get 20% off. I went to but a new vacuum cleaner for $400 but the salesperson said it does not count!! He then told me I had to buy with a Sears CC in order to receive my discount of 15% and my free shipping.

I go back to my original salesperson but he went to lunch. I waited to speak to a store manager for 10 minutes. She apologized and said I could still get my 15% with my Disney Visa and she would just refund my shipping so I got a credit.At this time I have 4 receipts!!!:eek:

I thought everything was fine til I went home to enter my receipt to get my 15% cash rebate.:headache: I noticed the salesman put an order down for electric dryer which we never discussed.The gas dryer is $70 more than the electric which I knew about.:rolleyes: He also ordered the gas kit to install the electric dryer I could not use.:sad2: I called back the salesperson(we were home by now) and he said it could not be changed over the phone. I said it was his fault and to get it done on the phone.:mad: I thought problem was solved again.:flower3:

Later in the evening I received a message from the salesperson stating the order will have to be rung up again and I must come back to the store. He told me that Sears Credit Cards can only be handled over the phone. The store was now closed.:rolleyes1

I called Disney Visa that night(store was closed) and they said the new charge was rejected as fraud as I earlier charged $1400 and now over $1500 was being charged 4 hours later!!! :scared1: It was over a $100 more than I authorized for the gas dryer difference. I got another call from Disney Visa card Sunday morning and was told Sears tried to put through another $100 charge too!!! They put a hold on my credit card til I could straighten out the mess.:confused3 By this time I lost my voice(lucky for Sears). :sick:

Too make an even longer story short....The manager from Sears was waiting for me by the door. They gave me the Gas dryer for the same price as the electric dryer $70 less, the salesperson under-charged me $100 for the service contract so they left the lower price. The installation should have been $70 instead of the $35 he charged. It took the store manager over 40 minutes to straigten it out!!! I guess I saved over an extra $200 but all the aggravation was not worth it.:headache: :headache:

Last night we decided after such a horrible weekend to go out to Sweet Tomatoes with some friends. There was no food out for over ten minutes. People were waiting and wating. John could not find me and looked over and saw me talking to the manager!!! He said "oh no here she goes again!" The food was like this almost our entire visit. It took us over two hours to finish eating because of lack of food. The manager came over and voided our receipt and appologized for such a bad experience. I think she should have voided everyone's receipt as we all had the same problems.

Lesson learned!!!! :goodvibes Next weekend I am not leaving the house.;) :rotfl::rotfl:

[cruisin'Mike]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)
I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.:)

Pete, all I can say is WOW! That looks amazing!

Hello Everyone :wave2:
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.:rolleyes1

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

Congrats on the new house. Enjoy the warmer climate. And take care of that foot!

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg

OMG. That's hysterical!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

When my DS and BIL did a Panama Cruise a few years ago - they had a scheduled stop in Cartegena. It got changed to a sea day at the last minute due to the political climate. My BIL was really surprised that we had Cartegena as a Port call. I fully intend on us doing a history tour at this Port. Who knows if we'll get a chance to go again.

I really like the idea of customizing our history and shopping tour, but I wonder if it really is best to just book a DCL excursion. Wonder what happens if we set something up with Mr. Emerald and the ship doesn't dock. :confused3


Hmmm, I love Tink, but I'm not sure I like the 'meet a real person Tink' idea. She's a fairy - much smaller than a small woman. During Wishes she is up in the air, so you can't tell size.


The plan is supposed to be for guests to "shrink" as they go through the queue. Not sure exactly how they plan on making that happen, but by the time you get to Tink, you're her size. Again, not sure how the get you back to normal size either.

[Diznyfan68]

Thanks Diane,

I actually had alot of fun making it although my wife thinks I'm nuts!

Hi Roger, Hi Lorri!:)

Hi Peter - beautiful job on the costume!

[cruisin'Mike]

Laurie had asked about using probiotics to help prevent or reduce the severity of traveler's diarrhea. I e-mailed one of my professors who teaches the natural products course to get some info.

Here is what I e-mailed her:

"I will be going on a cruise that will include some Mexican ports. Someone else on the cruise asked me about using probiotics to help prevent traveler's diarrhea. (We'll be eating while on an excursion in the jungle in Puerto Vallarta.) I tried to find out some info about it, but there's not a whole lot out there.

Do you know if this could help? I guess the theory is more good bacteria makes it harder for the bad bacteria to take hold and multiply. If it is worth taking, is there a particular strain or dosage that you would recommend? "

And here is her reply:

"Several things come to mind. First, the probiotics do
help and should help in this situation. You need LOTS of
bugs, though. I would go to GNC or some such place. They
usually have many formulations. Get a combination of
Lactobacillus acidophilus and some species of
Bifidobacterium. Get the product that has this combination
in the highest concentration. I would take two (tablets or
capsules) three times a day.
I would also do my best to minimize contact with water,
although you may not be able to stay away completely, given
that you are eating on land. Maybe you could take some
bottled water with you on the tour. "

I think we'll be trying this as well. I'll be sure to follow the manufacturer's dosing recommendations, and starting low and building up ahead of the trip.

[Diznyfan68]

Forgot about that one:
243 Orangefair Mall, Fullerton.

From Mousesavers.com
To get to Disney's Character Warehouse from Disneyland, go north on Harbor Blvd and cross Hwy 91. Make a right at Orangethorpe and another right at Pomona, which is a street that goes right into the Orangefair Marketplace shopping center. A Michael's store is right in front of you; drive toward it and then go left to get to the Character Warehouse, which is at the corner of the building.

Here's a coupon for 10% off http://www.thechamber.net/cgi-bin/foxweb.dll/wlx/dir/wlxcpn?ec=lbyklLsiprtbx4mpmc&ID=HNDgKiGb

Thanks so much Monica, Roger and Sara!

[bellelinus]

My washing machine decides to die on Saturday. I went to Sears to buy a new washer with a new dryer to match. Since we only have four years left til we move to Florida... I decide to just go middle of the road price. It took me less than 5 minutes to pick out some. I want to get the 5 year warranty so if they break before I move...I am covered. It was free shipping and 15% discount on top of the sale price. The salesperson rang everything up and forgot to include my 10% discount for the home repair contract. He then proceeded to give me two credits. The rest of the money would come in the form of rebate checks.

I told DH if I buy a third appliance...I get 20% off. I went to but a new vacuum cleaner for $400 but the salesperson said it does not count!! He then told me I had to buy with a Sears CC in order to receive my discount of 15% and my free shipping.

I go back to my orginal salesperson but he went to lunch. I waited to speak to a store manager for 10 minutes. She appologized and said I could still get my 15% with my Disney Visa and she would just refund my shipping so I got a credit.At this time I have 4 receipts!!!:eek:

I thought everything was fine til I went home to enter my receipt to get my 15% cash rebate.:headache: I noticed the saleman put an order down for electric dryer which we never discussed.The gas dryer is $70 more than the electric which I knew about.:rolleyes: He also ordered the gas kit to install the electric dryer I could not use.:sad2: I called back the salesperson(we were home by now) and he said it could not be changed over the phone. I said it wall his fault and to get it done on the phone.:mad: I thought problem was solved again.:flower3:

Later in the evening I receive a message from the salesperson stating the order will have to be rung up again and I must come back to the store. He told me that Sears Credit Cards can only be handled over the phone. The store was now closed.:rolleyes1

I called Disney Visa that night(store was closed) and they said the new charge was rejected as fraud as I earlier charged $1400 and now over $1500 was being charged 4 hours later!!! :scared1: It was over a $100 more than I authorized for the gas dryer difference. I got another call from Disney Visa card Sunday morning and was told Sears tried to put through another $100 charge too!!! They put a hold on my credit card til I could straighten out the mess.:confused3 By this time I lost my voice(lucky for Sears). :sick:

Too make an even longer story short....The manager from Sears was waiting for me by the door. They gave me the Gas dryer for the same price as the electric dryer $70 less, the salesperson under-charged me $100 for the service contract so they left the lower price. The installation should have been $70 instead of the $35 he charged. It took the store manager over 40 minutes to straigten it out!!! I guess I saved over an extra $200 but all the aggravation was not worth it.:headache: :headache:

Last night we decided after such a horrible weekend to go out to Sweet Tomatoes with some friends. There was no food out for over ten minutes. People were waiting and wating. John could not find me and looked over and saw me talking to the manager!!! He said "oh no here she goes again!" The food was like this almost our entire visit. It took us over two hours to finish eating because of lack of food. The manager came over and voided our receipt and appologized for such a bad experience. I think she should have voided everyone's receipt as we all had the same problems.

Lesson learned!!!! :goodvibes Next weekend I am not leaving the house.;) :rotfl::rotfl:

Sorry you had such a tough weekend, Cheryl . . . things like that really get to me!

Laurie had asked about using probiotics to help prevent or reduce the severity of traveler's diarrhea. I e-mailed one of my professors who teaches the natural products course to get some info.

Here is what I e-mailed her:

"I will be going on a cruise that will include some Mexican ports. Someone else on the cruise asked me about using probiotics to help prevent traveler's diarrhea. (We'll be eating while on an excursion in the jungle in Puerto Vallarta.) I tried to find out some info about it, but there's not a whole lot out there.

Do you know if this could help? I guess the theory is more good bacteria makes it harder for the bad bacteria to take hold and multiply. If it is worth taking, is there a particular strain or dosage that you would recommend? "

And here is her reply:

"Several things come to mind. First, the probiotics do
help and should help in this situation. You need LOTS of
bugs, though. I would go to GNC or some such place. They
usually have many formulations. Get a combination of
Lactobacillus acidophilus and some species of
Bifidobacterium. Get the product that has this combination
in the highest concentration. I would take two (tablets or
capsules) three times a day.
I would also do my best to minimize contact with water,
although you may not be able to stay away completely, given
that you are eating on land. Maybe you could take some
bottled water with you on the tour. "

I think we'll be trying this as well. I'll be sure to follow the manufacturer's dosing recommendations, and starting low and building up ahead of the trip.

That's very interesting information, Mike! I wonder if we could add it to the website somewhere so it doesn't get lost?

[Andrew DEREK UK]

And you are on this one????;)

Ok Get the hint,


BYE!

[bellelinus]

Ok Get the hint,


BYE!

Wait, don't go -- I think Dr. Who did something to your monorail . . .:lmao:

[poohssmum]

My washing machine decides to die on Saturday.

:sad2: I think there's some sort of conspiracy going on MY washer died this morning. DH called me at work and said, "Call the Realtor and tell her that the washer and dryer are NOT staying with the house, since I'm on my way to buy new ones." :rolleyes: I'm going to hope that his purchase experience goes a lot smoother than it seems yours did.

[micmse2003]

:sad2: I think there's some sort of conspiracy going on MY washer died this morning. DH called me at work and said, "Call the Realtor and tell her that the washer and dryer are NOT staying with the house, since I'm on my way to buy new ones." :rolleyes: I'm going to hope that his purchase experience goes a lot smoother than it seems yours did.

I hope so too!!!!!!:hug:

[tom31b]

I would love for a stop in Belize. Its on my must do list.

Too far north, they would probably have to cut out Aruba to do that

Thanks for both of you volunteering. I just e-mailed Laura for my choice.

Choice? Not doing them all?

I still need to vent!!!!:mad:

John could not find me and looked over and saw me talking to the manager!!! He said "oh no here she goes again!"

Poor John! :lmao: :lmao:


That's very interesting information, Mike! I wonder if we could add it to the website somewhere so it doesn't get lost?

I sure it could, or someone could cut/paste it to the planning forums (http://www.thepiratezone.us)?

[MrsScooby]

Laurie had asked about using probiotics to help prevent or reduce the severity of traveler's diarrhea. I e-mailed one of my professors who teaches the natural products course to get some info.

Here is what I e-mailed her:

"I will be going on a cruise that will include some Mexican ports. Someone else on the cruise asked me about using probiotics to help prevent traveler's diarrhea. (We'll be eating while on an excursion in the jungle in Puerto Vallarta.) I tried to find out some info about it, but there's not a whole lot out there.

Do you know if this could help? I guess the theory is more good bacteria makes it harder for the bad bacteria to take hold and multiply. If it is worth taking, is there a particular strain or dosage that you would recommend? "

And here is her reply:

"Several things come to mind. First, the probiotics do
help and should help in this situation. You need LOTS of
bugs, though. I would go to GNC or some such place. They
usually have many formulations. Get a combination of
Lactobacillus acidophilus and some species of
Bifidobacterium. Get the product that has this combination
in the highest concentration. I would take two (tablets or
capsules) three times a day.
I would also do my best to minimize contact with water,
although you may not be able to stay away completely, given
that you are eating on land. Maybe you could take some
bottled water with you on the tour. "

I think we'll be trying this as well. I'll be sure to follow the manufacturer's dosing recommendations, and starting low and building up ahead of the trip.

Thanks Mike:thumbsup2
I'll worry less and be able to enjoy the excursions more:goodvibes
We were planning on bringing on a case of water anyway.

[tom31b]

Well, Disney won't go - if it's not safe for the passengers and crew. However, I don't think we need to worry much - DCL will take care of making sure we're not bored.

Doubt we'll stop in Panama due to prebooking the canal transit. What other places are near Aruba that DCL might stop at?

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica? (http://cruises.about.com/cs/caribbeanports/a/puertolimon.htm)

Panama Ports (http://www.virtualpanama.com/panama-ports.asp)

[tom31b]

Well, Disney won't go - if it's not safe for the passengers and crew. However, I don't think we need to worry much - DCL will take care of making sure we're not bored.

Doubt we'll stop in Panama due to prebooking the canal transit. What other places are near Aruba that DCL might stop at?

Or these:

http://www.travelinstyle.com/cruises/pullmannew/Aruba_New_Carribe/IslaMap.gif

[cruisin'Mike]

I sure it could, or someone could cut/paste it to the planning forums (http://www.thepiratezone.us)?

I'll repost it over there. What section do you think it should be in?

[tom31b]

I'll repost it over there. What section do you think it should be in?

I did already.... I foget where, I think a thread on mexican water in general questions?

[sk8ingmom]

I just happen to know someone who makes curtains. :confused3 I'm just saying....:confused3

Yes, but having to completely re-curtain every window in my house every three years precludes me from going the professional route. What you do is very much worth the price people pay...for most people who change curtains every 10-20-30 years.

I'm so looking forward to my forever house, when the curtain selection process consists of more than "Well, the color and style sort of go with the room and oh, look, $8 a panel!" Heck, Laura, maybe I'll fly you up to Alaska in 6 years and pay you to make my curtains!

Oh and the joy of buying furniture without a huge consideration being "Will it work in the next 4 houses?"

5 years, 2 months and 16 days...but who's counting???

I'll repost it over there. What section do you think it should be in?

The "poop deck" maybe?

[cruisin'Mike]

Thanks Tom! By the way, I love the planning forums. It's a lot easier to find important info! Thanks!





The "poop deck" maybe?

Oh, that's nasty.

[micmse2003]

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg

OMG!!!!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: and :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[poohmomof5]

I am trying to hard to keep up, but you guys are fast.

So, really quick...

Did any of the Guarantee cabin people get room numbers?

I think that must be torturous to wait for that!

[micmse2003]

Choice? Not doing them all?

No, I can't stand beer, hate red wine, and Martini's I can't handle anymore. I do like the Rum and Tequila though. So I do have choices.:rolleyes1 :banana: :banana:



Poor John! :lmao: :lmao:

What about poor me.:confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I sure it could, or someone could cut/paste it to the planning forums (http://www.thepiratezone.us)?

.

[micmse2003]

I am trying to hard to keep up, but you guys are fast.

So, really quick...

Did any of the Guarantee cabin people get room numbers?

I think that must be torturous to wait for that!

I don't think so!!! :sad2: :sad2: We would be the first to hear!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[The FairyGodmother]

:rotfl: http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/if-they-cant-find-you-they-cant-wash-you.jpg

Gald I found you!!! I still need to vent!!!!:mad:


Lesson learned!!!! :goodvibes Next weekend I am not leaving the house.;) :rotfl::rotfl:

There is always internet shopping.:surfweb:

[Lil' Grumpy]

ok?...mismce??? where are you??? ...not in my cyber space.....

:laughing: , any hoot..this is becoming a :headache: !

..i still can't get through...x four. something about ..."the
host smip?"..sure hope it isn't a personal problem.....:laughing:
{ i got enough..of them}

***..i have no idea. oh sorry, about your washer woes...but
from what i hear about sears, that's a normal.

[ ours..is older than our middle son...the darn housing unit,
is beging to rust away..but i hate to threw it way..since it's
still washing....:rolleyes1 ]

dear mismce...i know how you feel....we almost lost one our rn
on the floor above.. [ i should stayed in all weekend]. i haven't
done..code nursing like ...forever. wants talk about idiots...they called
a medical emergency...the fire dept. brings the code stuff [ life packs &
such!] ..but guess what..they don't send the code nurses. that left
me & my co-workers....in a terrible blind...:scared: ....alll the help
we got..was the guys to hold up a blanket...while i carry out the
emergency procedures. :mad: . * they didn't even know enough to
turn the stupid things..on. so we started from scratch..figuring out
evety thing,,,,by memory...that was very outdated..., i asked ?
where the life pac 5? , later..to find out..its the life pack 20 [ shows
how long it been-:rolleyes1 ]. thanks God-:hug: ...... her
guardian :angel: ..working overtime..or we wouldn't made it. yesterday,
we sneaked out to the icu [another hospital].. she goes.."i'm shocked..
my dr. told me i had a "mI"??" no crap..sweetie,,you should seen what
we were seeing...:eek: , ...then she commented..."i be back to work
this thursday"..... right!..but you got :love: ..the mentality of nurses.
:thumbsup2 ,

...well, not even 5 minutes after that [ are you listening..mismce?] ,
we had a long-time...killer ..tried to kill ..the lpn....[ he always go
after the older women..]. so needless to say...that was alot of fun.
yes..its should be illegal....letting those use the system....to escape
..sometimes..discharge..right into..the community.., & then "they"
wonder why ....innocent people..are hurt.

now..getting to the funny story....( or @ least it was for us..after
things settle down)....one of the younger...workers...:rolleyes1
..was hollering for the aed???? * me & my co-worker...* remember..
we used to work ob, .....what in the heck!...would an iud do for
a code? ..then we realized..how "old"..we're really getting...:scared1:

..here's another funny...@ the icu unit...she told us...her cardiac dr.
..said..."your hospital code nurses did a great job..." ha!..we all
looked at each other..& :lmao: ..none us have worked in that
area ...for over 20 years. but the thing we didn't tell her..what made
the critical differnce...was her pts' helping..didn't want end up..having
ptsd..too. :scared:



sooo there you go..i was in `~deed..much younger..before this past
weekend...jus like you... sure glad..our cruise?..isn't it next week?
:flower3:

[darthrugby]

:rotfl: http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/if-they-cant-find-you-they-cant-wash-you.jpg

Gald I found you!!! I still need to vent!!!!:mad:

My washing machine decides to die on Saturday. I went to Sears to buy a new washer with a new dryer to match. Since we only have four years left til we move to Florida... I decide to just go middle of the road price. It took me less than 5 minutes to pick out some. I want to get the 5 year warranty so if they break before I move...I am covered. It was free shipping and 15% discount on top of the sale price. The salesperson rang everything up and forgot to include my 10% discount for the home repair contract. He then proceeded to give me two credits. The rest of the money would come in the form of rebate checks.

I told DH if I buy a third appliance...I get 20% off. I went to but a new vacuum cleaner for $400 but the salesperson said it does not count!! He then told me I had to buy with a Sears CC in order to receive my discount of 15% and my free shipping.

I go back to my original salesperson but he went to lunch. I waited to speak to a store manager for 10 minutes. She apologized and said I could still get my 15% with my Disney Visa and she would just refund my shipping so I got a credit.At this time I have 4 receipts!!!:eek:

I thought everything was fine til I went home to enter my receipt to get my 15% cash rebate.:headache: I noticed the salesman put an order down for electric dryer which we never discussed.The gas dryer is $70 more than the electric which I knew about.:rolleyes: He also ordered the gas kit to install the electric dryer I could not use.:sad2: I called back the salesperson(we were home by now) and he said it could not be changed over the phone. I said it was his fault and to get it done on the phone.:mad: I thought problem was solved again.:flower3:

Later in the evening I received a message from the salesperson stating the order will have to be rung up again and I must come back to the store. He told me that Sears Credit Cards can only be handled over the phone. The store was now closed.:rolleyes1

I called Disney Visa that night(store was closed) and they said the new charge was rejected as fraud as I earlier charged $1400 and now over $1500 was being charged 4 hours later!!! :scared1: It was over a $100 more than I authorized for the gas dryer difference. I got another call from Disney Visa card Sunday morning and was told Sears tried to put through another $100 charge too!!! They put a hold on my credit card til I could straighten out the mess.:confused3 By this time I lost my voice(lucky for Sears). :sick:

Too make an even longer story short....The manager from Sears was waiting for me by the door. They gave me the Gas dryer for the same price as the electric dryer $70 less, the salesperson under-charged me $100 for the service contract so they left the lower price. The installation should have been $70 instead of the $35 he charged. It took the store manager over 40 minutes to straigten it out!!! I guess I saved over an extra $200 but all the aggravation was not worth it.:headache: :headache:

Last night we decided after such a horrible weekend to go out to Sweet Tomatoes with some friends. There was no food out for over ten minutes. People were waiting and wating. John could not find me and looked over and saw me talking to the manager!!! He said "oh no here she goes again!" The food was like this almost our entire visit. It took us over two hours to finish eating because of lack of food. The manager came over and voided our receipt and appologized for such a bad experience. I think she should have voided everyone's receipt as we all had the same problems.

Lesson learned!!!! :goodvibes Next weekend I am not leaving the house.;) :rotfl::rotfl:

Wow, what an ordeal. Hope this weekend proves to be a better one.:)

[eeyorelvr10]

I would love for a stop in Belize. Its on my must do list.

That's been on my list of places to visit too! :goodvibes

It cant be that one, I am not that popular there to get a welcome.

And you are on this one????;)

I was going to comment but see that Julie beat me to it too. And I agree - Dr Who stole your monorail. :eek:

Glad I found you!!! I still need to vent!!!!:mad:

Last night we decided after such a horrible weekend to go out to Sweet Tomatoes with some friends. There was no food out for over ten minutes. People were waiting and wating. John could not find me and looked over and saw me talking to the manager!!! He said "oh no here she goes again!" The food was like this almost our entire visit. It took us over two hours to finish eating because of lack of food. The manager came over and voided our receipt and appologized for such a bad experience. I think she should have voided everyone's receipt as we all had the same problems.

Lesson learned!!!! :goodvibes Next weekend I am not leaving the house.;) :rotfl::rotfl:

Cheryl - I thought things like this only happen to me - but usually the manager doesn't greet me - they run from me. :rotfl2:

As for the free dinner part - the kids are always asking me if I'm going to get my dinner for free - I tell them its not about that - its about making certain the manager knows that the service they were selling didn't go over very well. If in saying this - I get fringe benefits, well then, that's a perk. I just want them to stick up for themselves............

hhhmmmmmm... maybe my plan is going awry - they tend to vent after we get home instead of during the dinner. Oh well, I see we will have to do this in baby steps. I guess that makes me an embarrassment to my kids - although that doesn't stop them from going out to dinner with us. So they are either cheap or fascinated by my actons. Probably a bit of both - more like wishful thinking on my part! :lmao:

[eeyorelvr10]

So, not sure if I posted here or not but on the EB TransAtlantic repo I bought the big fig of the Fab Five at CC, well guess what arrived on my doorstep this morning -

AND ONLY 8 MONTHS LATE!!!!!!!!!

Add this to another round of "Disney Dropped the Ball!!!"


:scratchin Wonder if it had anything to do with my sincerest and most urgent request for a refund??????? :confused3

Although I will admit - it has taken them longer than most stores or merchants that I've bought stuff for. Must be the layers of pixiedust: that makes for hard of hearing! ;)

[PBader]

:rotfl: http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/if-they-cant-find-you-they-cant-wash-you.jpg

Gald I found you!!! I still need to vent!!!!:mad:

Sounds like a VERY FRUSTRATING weekend of trying to give money. That was great that the manager gave you such good service----although it would have been nicer not to have to go back into the store. I'll be hoping for a smooth delivery:goodvibes

[ga9497]

I know this was mentioned in the last thread a bit but just wanted to note it again for those of you that missed it.

For those of you wanting to link your reservations together for dining
Do it after the 75 day mark passes

If the reservations are linked together and one person is in the reservation already another person on a different reservation will NOT be able to pull up theirs. This will really mess up anyone trying to book Palo, shore excursions, etc

As I said just reposting it for anyone that missed the information on the last thread

:goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Wait, don't go -- I think Dr. Who did something to your monorail . . .:lmao:

Just advertising for DW on the UK Dis, its coming back very soon, and I am getting a lot of interest in the picture on posts and PM's.

The monorail is back later!

[got2travel]

Too far north, they would probably have to cut out Aruba to do that





Ok fine, so I didn't look at a map.

[PBader]

I really like the idea of customizing our history and shopping tour, but I wonder if it really is best to just book a DCL excursion. Wonder what happens if we set something up with Mr. Emerald and the ship doesn't dock. :confused3

I will make sure that it is no port no pay.:)

:sad2: I think there's some sort of conspiracy going on MY washer died this morning. DH called me at work and said, "Call the Realtor and tell her that the washer and dryer are NOT staying with the house, since I'm on my way to buy new ones." :rolleyes: I'm going to hope that his purchase experience goes a lot smoother than it seems yours did.

Hope you have an easier time than Cheryl:flower3:


dear mismce...i know how you feel....we almost lost one our rn
on the floor above.. [ i should stayed in all weekend]. i haven't
done..code nursing like ...forever. wants talk about idiots...they called
a medical emergency...the fire dept. brings the code stuff [ life packs &
such!] ..but guess what..they don't send the code nurses. that left
me & my co-workers....in a terrible blind...:scared: ....alll the help
we got..was the guys to hold up a blanket...while i carry out the
emergency procedures. :mad: . * they didn't even know enough to
turn the stupid things..on. so we started from scratch..figuring out
evety thing,,,,by memory...that was very outdated..., i asked ?
where the life pac 5? , later..to find out..its the life pack 20 [ shows
how long it been-:rolleyes1 ]. thanks God-:hug: ...... her
guardian :angel: ..working overtime..or we wouldn't made it. yesterday,
we sneaked out to the icu [another hospital].. she goes.."i'm shocked..
my dr. told me i had a "mI"??" no crap..sweetie,,you should seen what
we were seeing...:eek: , ...then she commented..."i be back to work
this thursday"..... right!..but you got :love: ..the mentality of nurses.
:thumbsup2 ,

...well, not even 5 minutes after that [ are you listening..mismce?] ,
we had a long-time...killer ..tried to kill ..the lpn....[ he always go
after the older women..]. so needless to say...that was alot of fun.
yes..its should be illegal....letting those use the system....to escape
..sometimes..discharge..right into..the community.., & then "they"
wonder why ....innocent people..are hurt.

LG, :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[PBader]

So, not sure if I posted here or not but on the EB TransAtlantic repo I bought the big fig of the Fab Five at CC, well guess what arrived on my doorstep this morning -

AND ONLY 8 MONTHS LATE!!!!!!!!!

Wonder if it was mailed from CC? That would explain the 8 month shipping time.:lmao:

[dahuffy]

OK. There's some stuff like that around at the hotel gift shops. While I'm taking a walk with the pedometer for Arlene, I'll try to snap some pics of the gift shops. Hopefully they won't think I'm a terrorist. :laughing:

That would be great! My MIL wants a Minnie sweatshirt and I'm sure I'm gonna have one heck of a time finding one in the middle of August!

[eeyorelvr10]

Wonder if it was mailed from CC? That would explain the 8 month shipping time.:lmao:

Actually no - it was shipped from CC to WDW and a special :tink: then air-freighted it to me. Guess they got tired of my 10 faxes, my umpteenth phone calls and finally my all out threats to say my credit card had been hijacked while onboard ship. Or it could have been my saying I was going to contest ALL the charges on my upcoming 3/4 cruises - :rotfl: Oh well, now I have to play nice -- I do so enjoy playing the villian sometimes. :maleficen

Oh yeah :laughing: - "they refunded my charges" or so they say. We'll see when the bill comes in later this month. If they did - :woohoo: if not - oh well, at least I got it - just 8 months late!

[m&m's mom]

We are so excited. Weatherman says sn*w is on it way!!! :cool1: :cool1:
The way we get sn*w is so cool. Beautiful white fluffy stuff that melts the exact second it hits the ground. I will try to run out and take pictures if it is still daylight before it gets here. Tonight only 32 and tomorrow in 40's or 50's so it will not stick around long.

[cruisin'Mike]

So, not sure if I posted here or not but on the EB TransAtlantic repo I bought the big fig of the Fab Five at CC, well guess what arrived on my doorstep this morning -



Can you post a picture when you get out and on display?

I will make sure that it is no port no pay.:)



That would be great Paula! Like I said, I'd really rather do it with you guys than with DCL. It sounds like a better fit than the excursion offered through them.

[dahuffy]

I am trying to hard to keep up, but you guys are fast.

So, really quick...

Did any of the Guarantee cabin people get room numbers?

I think that must be torturous to wait for that!

not yet.

[eeyorelvr10]

Can you post a picture when you get out and on display?



That would be great Paula! Like I said, I'd really rather do it with you guys than with DCL. It sounds like a better fit than the excursion offered through them.

Will do Mike later this evening. For some :crazy: reason, some idiot (that would be me ::yes::) decided to torture my body for 10 more sessions in the vain attempt to look good for this bunch (and a few others) I am seriously contemplating asking my dd to have a doc check me out. Anyway, my first session starts today in ...ummm.......30 minutes - and guess where I am? In sweats, t -shirt and just ate lunch.

GARWSH! Why do I do this to myself???? Ta Ta for now people - will report back later with pictures! :cutie:

[dahuffy]

We are so excited. Weatherman says sn*w is on it way!!! :cool1: :cool1:
The way we get sn*w is so cool. Beautiful white fluffy stuff that melts the exact second it hits the ground. I will try to run out and take pictures if it is still daylight before it gets here. Tonight only 32 and tomorrow in 40's or 50's so it will not stick around long.

We had it this morning,came down like slush. This was after we had a wild night with Tornado Sirens going off!!! Only in Oklahoma....

[dahuffy]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/gifs/cid_011901c865c37e28a48091928318def.jpg

[sk8ingmom]

Wonder if it was mailed from CC? That would explain the 8 month shipping time.:lmao:

Makes sense. It took 2.5 months for a postcard to travel from CC to Connecticut.

We are so excited. Weatherman says sn*w is on it way!!! :cool1: :cool1:
The way we get sn*w is so cool. Beautiful white fluffy stuff that melts the exact second it hits the ground. I will try to run out and take pictures if it is still daylight before it gets here. Tonight only 32 and tomorrow in 40's or 50's so it will not stick around long.

Gosh, I was really excited that I could drive home from work with the top down (the car's, not mine!)

Enjoy your temporary snow!

[radioclash2]

Laurie had asked about using probiotics to help prevent or reduce the severity of traveler's diarrhea. I e-mailed one of my professors who teaches the natural products course to get some info.

Here is what I e-mailed her:

"I will be going on a cruise that will include some Mexican ports. Someone else on the cruise asked me about using probiotics to help prevent traveler's diarrhea. (We'll be eating while on an excursion in the jungle in Puerto Vallarta.) I tried to find out some info about it, but there's not a whole lot out there.

Do you know if this could help? I guess the theory is more good bacteria makes it harder for the bad bacteria to take hold and multiply. If it is worth taking, is there a particular strain or dosage that you would recommend? "

And here is her reply:

"Several things come to mind. First, the probiotics do
help and should help in this situation. You need LOTS of
bugs, though. I would go to GNC or some such place. They
usually have many formulations. Get a combination of
Lactobacillus acidophilus and some species of
Bifidobacterium. Get the product that has this combination
in the highest concentration. I would take two (tablets or
capsules) three times a day.
I would also do my best to minimize contact with water,
although you may not be able to stay away completely, given
that you are eating on land. Maybe you could take some
bottled water with you on the tour. "

I think we'll be trying this as well. I'll be sure to follow the manufacturer's dosing recommendations, and starting low and building up ahead of the trip.

I guess we'll have to make sure we all don't flush the dcl toilets at the same time. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[disneyjunkie]

The Government taxes on our cruise have been increased $5.00 per person, per Mexican Port.

[captaincrash]

Wait, don't go -- I think Dr. Who did something to your monorail . . .:lmao:

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/9/7/2/97213374f3b4472bb1a16ecf86199645.gif

Just passing through. TOnite at the local Agoura Hills Library they're marking a Dr Seuss birthday of some sort - so I'm taking the kids over to join in group readings, refreshments and games. Then tomorrow I'm planning on taking my older daughter and a girlfriend of hers to see the SpiderWick Chronicles at an IMAX theater.

At any rate, I gotta run now - finish some gardening - cook some supper for the kids and pick them up early so we can make the Dr Seuss thing tonite.

http://salutetoseuss.***************/space/showimage/s2s.gif

[got2travel]

The Government taxes on our cruise have been increased $5.00 per person, per Mexican Port.


So $15 per person?

Haven't heard anything yet, but I usually get my info a day late. Once DCL notifies my TA then she notifies me.

[radioclash2]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/gifs/cid_011901c865c37e28a48091928318def.jpg

that's not right :lmao: :lmao:

[disneyjunkie]

So $15 per person?

Haven't heard anything yet, but I usually get my info a day late. Once DCL notifies my TA then she notifies me.

I just got an email, but I'm not sure if I can post it here:confused3

[tom31b]

It is getting late and I did not have much time for this but could not resist.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/tompirateface.jpg

Although the wenches would probably prefer the more relaxed Mr. Gibbs.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/reclinedtom.jpg

Paybacks are a witch!

Funny thing was, I can't see photobucket at work due to filtering software, so I had to wait to come home to see.

[Verandah Man]

I just got an email, but I'm not sure if I can post it here:confused3


Is this the e-mail you were talking about?

**************************URGENT****************** *******

Effective today, for NEW sailings cruising 7/1/08 and beyond that include a Mexican port of call, the government taxes and Fees are increasing $5.00 per Mexican port.
The sailings affected are: 15-Night Eastbound Panama Canal, 7-Night Mexican Riviera, 7-Night Western Caribbean, 7-Night Western Caribbean with 2 calls at Castaway Cay and Costa Maya.
For any reservations that are not paid-in-full, the Government Taxes and Fees will be changed over the next few weeks.
Not sure, but "IF" you pay off your bookings by March 4/08
by 8PM EST you would not be charged the increase......
****This was said to us verbally and not sure, but we can
try, DCL and Disney can change anything at anytime???*****
SO USE THIS AS A ICING ON THE CAKE, if it works great
if not, then you know this is the new terms........
As a reminder, Government taxes and fees are subject to change and are mandated by the government.
The following is a recap of the new taxes:
Governmental Taxes & Fees Product
6 Years & Older 5 Years & Under
15SE (8/17)
$370.79 = 299 + 71.79 $355.79 = 299 + 56.79
7SC
$201.83 = 159 + 42.83 $201.83 = 159 + 42.83
7S Western
$228.90 = 159 + 69.90 $213.90 = 159 + 54.90
7S Western Costa Maya
$214.61 = 159 + 55.61 $199.61= 159 + 40.61

*****Always remember that government fees and taxes can be changed at anytime***** Disney Cruise Line has just sent out this announcement and we wanted to make sure that
everyone knew........


I just didn't use any TA names or website addresses.

[tom31b]

The Government taxes on our cruise have been increased $5.00 per person, per Mexican Port.

Seeing this multiple places. Applies to the WB Carribeans too.

Only $85 more and they get the full $100 PC Tax?

[tom31b]

Hi Andy, LTNS, hope all is well.

Is this the e-mail you were talking about?

**************************URGENT****************** *******

Effective today, for NEW sailings cruising 7/1/08 and beyond that include a Mexican port of call, the government taxes and Fees are increasing $5.00 per Mexican port.
The sailings affected are: 15-Night Eastbound Panama Canal, 7-Night Mexican Riviera, 7-Night Western Caribbean, 7-Night Western Caribbean with 2 calls at Castaway Cay and Costa Maya.
For any reservations that are not paid-in-full, the Government Taxes and Fees will be changed over the next few weeks.
Not sure, but "IF" you pay off your bookings by March 4/08
by 8PM EST you would not be charged the increase......
****This was said to us verbally and not sure, but we can
try, DCL and Disney can change anything at anytime???*****
SO USE THIS AS A ICING ON THE CAKE, if it works great
if not, then you know this is the new terms........
As a reminder, Government taxes and fees are subject to change and are mandated by the government.
The following is a recap of the new taxes:
Governmental Taxes & Fees Product
6 Years & Older 5 Years & Under
15SE (8/17)
$370.79 = 299 + 71.79 $355.79 = 299 + 56.79
7SC
$201.83 = 159 + 42.83 $201.83 = 159 + 42.83
7S Western
$228.90 = 159 + 69.90 $213.90 = 159 + 54.90
7S Western Costa Maya
$214.61 = 159 + 55.61 $199.61= 159 + 40.61

*****Always remember that government fees and taxes can be changed at anytime***** Disney Cruise Line has just sent out this announcement and we wanted to make sure that
everyone knew........


I just didn't use any TA names or website addresses.

[Verandah Man]

Hi Andy, LTNS, hope all is well.


Doing well here, just very busy with Angelina's school musical, her prom, her Chicago trip, getting ready for her graduation and her graduation party.

While Angelina is in Chicago, Hazel and I are planning a short get-away to our Florida vacation home...........:goodvibes

[dahuffy]

that's not right :lmao: :lmao:

How about these...http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/gifs/cid_012501c865c37e28a48091928318def.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/ty.jpg

[PBader]

Is this the e-mail you were talking about?

Hi Andy, we've been missing you around here:goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

Hi Andy, we've been missing you around here:goodvibes


Hi Paula--with everything going on with work, Angelina and trying to keep up with the 10/24/09 thread, I don't have time to try and keep up with the Repo thread(s). I just happened to get the e-mail about the new port fees, I dropped by to see if anyone else had posted the info.

[m&m's mom]

ok, enough of that stuff- sn*w is COLD!!!!
Good thing it will be gone tomorrow.

[goofyforlife]

This is eerie... Where is everyone?

BTW.....

Since everyone has been bothering us figured i'd post a recent picture of the Goofy family.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/uploads/72939/familypic2008reduced.jpg

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/uploads/72939/familypic2008reduced.jpg

So i guess i need to post something for pirate zone...

---ok that's weird... photo won't post..

[allshookup]

ok, enough of that stuff- sn*w is COLD!!!!
Good thing it will be gone tomorrow.

Yep gets old fast doesn't it? ::yes::

[m&m's mom]

Yep gets old fast doesn't it? ::yes::

Yeah! I have no clue how people do this all the time. My wood floors would hate the sn*w melting from our coats and hair. It was beautiful but one evening that I did not even have to leave the house is enough. Our satellite went out too. Must be the thick snow.

[micmse2003]

ok?...mismce??? where are you??? ...not in my cyber space.....

:laughing: , any hoot..this is becoming a :headache: !

..i still can't get through...x four. something about ..."the
host smip?"..sure hope it isn't a personal problem.....:laughing:
{ i got enough..of them}

***..i have no idea. oh sorry, about your washer woes...but
from what i hear about sears, that's a normal.

[ ours..is older than our middle son...the darn housing unit,
is beging to rust away..but i hate to threw it way..since it's
still washing....:rolleyes1 ]

dear mismce...i know how you feel....we almost lost one our rn
on the floor above.. [ i should stayed in all weekend]. i haven't
done..code nursing like ...forever. wants talk about idiots...they called
a medical emergency...the fire dept. brings the code stuff [ life packs &
such!] ..but guess what..they don't send the code nurses. that left
me & my co-workers....in a terrible blind...:scared: ....alll the help
we got..was the guys to hold up a blanket...while i carry out the
emergency procedures. :mad: . * they didn't even know enough to
turn the stupid things..on. so we started from scratch..figuring out
evety thing,,,,by memory...that was very outdated..., i asked ?
where the life pac 5? , later..to find out..its the life pack 20 [ shows
how long it been-:rolleyes1 ]. thanks God-:hug: ...... her
guardian :angel: ..working overtime..or we wouldn't made it. yesterday,
we sneaked out to the icu [another hospital].. she goes.."i'm shocked..
my dr. told me i had a "mI"??" no crap..sweetie,,you should seen what
we were seeing...:eek: , ...then she commented..."i be back to work
this thursday"..... right!..but you got :love: ..the mentality of nurses.
,

...well, not even 5 minutes after that [ are you listening..mismce?] ,
we had a long-time...killer ..tried to kill ..the lpn....[ he always go
after the older women..]. so needless to say...that was alot of fun.
yes..its should be illegal....letting those use the system....to escape
..sometimes..discharge..right into..the community.., & then "they"
wonder why ....innocent people..are hurt.

now..getting to the funny story....( or @ least it was for us..after
things settle down)....one of the younger...workers...:rolleyes1
..was hollering for the aed???? * me & my co-worker...* remember..
we used to work ob, .....what in the heck!...would an iud do for
a code? ..then we realized..how "old"..we're really getting...:scared1:

..here's another funny...@ the icu unit...she told us...her cardiac dr.
..said..."your hospital code nurses did a great job..." ha!..we all
looked at each other..& :lmao: ..none us have worked in that
area ...for over 20 years. but the thing we didn't tell her..what made
the critical differnce...was her pts' helping..didn't want end up..having
ptsd..too. :scared:



sooo there you go..i was in `~deed..much younger..before this past
weekend...jus like you... sure glad..our cruise?..isn't it next week?
:flower3:

You are not a headache:headache: but I will tell you to just email me throught the dis Board. Just click on my name on the left and send a private message to me!!:thumbsup2 Send all the info including an e-mail address so I can contact you!:thumbsup2

My weekend just involved aggravation and not lives.:eek: Glad everything turned out okay!!!:flower3: It is all the ordeals of life that truly age us.:rolleyes: I can tell you really love your job and how lucky people are to have you by their side.:angel: :angel:

My washer and dryer was 15 years old with never a problem and the one before that lasted 21 years. I guess I got money's worth out of them.:woohoo:

[wheelerkidz3]

hi again everyone! i took the time to try to look thru some of the excursions being offered on our trip finally. boy....too many things to pick from! i really want us to be able to experience all the diff ports, so i guess some of the city tours look good. what is everyone else doing? i don't want to spend another bunch of money...but i want to say we saw the ports. any advice?

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

ok, enough of that stuff- sn*w is COLD!!!!
Good thing it will be gone tomorrow.

And remember the conversation that we had last week about the ice and germs, well I saw several articles in the last couple of days about s*** and bacteria. This one is from the New York Times.

March 4, 2008
Observatory
Prevalence of Bacteria in Making Snowflakes Is Seen as Widespread
By HENRY FOUNTAIN
Raindrops and snowflakes don’t just form by accident. They usually grow on tiny ice crystals, and unless it is supercold, the crystals have to grow on even tinier particles called ice nucleators.

Different particles like dust, soot and sulfate can be nucleators. Bacteria can do the job, too, particularly at temperatures closer to freezing (which is why some ski resorts add benign microbes to snowmaking water).

Scientists have known about bacteria’s role in ice nucleation for 40 years, but not how common it is. A study by Brent C. Christner of Louisiana State University and colleagues now shows that bacterial nucleators are everywhere.

The researchers took fresh snow samples at 19 locations around the globe, including Antarctica, and found DNA-containing cells in all of them. The amounts varied, with the fewest in Antarctica and most in samples from Montana and France. Experiments showed that at relatively warm temperatures as much as 85 percent of the ice nucleators in a sample were bacteria. The findings were reported in Science.

The researchers say the bacteria most probably is associated with plants. Further exploration of the role of microbes in ice formation and precipitation, they add, should aid in understanding how terrestrial vegetation may affect climate.




And you were worried about yellow snow.

[micmse2003]

Seeing this multiple places. Applies to the WB Carribeans too.

Only $85 more and they get the full $100 PC Tax?

That did not even require a math alert!!! :thumbsup2 Just a few less lobsters ought to do it!!!!:lmao: :lmao:




Cheryl - I thought things like this only happen to me - but usually the manager doesn't greet me - they run from me. :rotfl2:

As for the free dinner part - the kids are always asking me if I'm going to get my dinner for free - I tell them its not about that - its about making certain the manager knows that the service they were selling didn't go over very well. If in saying this - I get fringe benefits, well then, that's a perk. I just want them to stick up for themselves............

hhhmmmmmm... maybe my plan is going awry - they tend to vent after we get home instead of during the dinner. Oh well, I see we will have to do this in baby steps. I guess that makes me an embarrassment to my kids - although that doesn't stop them from going out to dinner with us. So they are either cheap or fascinated by my actons. Probably a bit of both - more like wishful thinking on my part!

I have found the older I get...the less tolerant I am!!!:rolleyes1 If you let people walk on you.....some tend to take a big advantage!!:mad: It is not about the free dinner but the principle of what is right and just!!!:flower3:

When things go right or people go out of their way....I tend to give compliments to higher authorities :cloud9: but I also complain when things go wrong.:headache:

My children pay no attention to me....I learned to quietly get my position across with out even raising my voice.:)

Sounds like a VERY FRUSTRATING weekend of trying to give money. That was great that the manager gave you such good service----although it would have been nicer not to have to go back into the store. I'll be hoping for a smooth delivery:goodvibes

The delivery went smooth although the service guys for got to turn my gas back on!!!:rotfl:

I know this was mentioned in the last thread a bit but just wanted to note it again for those of you that missed it.

For those of you wanting to link your reservations together for dining
Do it after the 75 day mark passes

If the reservations are linked together and one person is in the reservation already another person on a different reservation will NOT be able to pull up theirs. This will really mess up anyone trying to book Palo, shore excursions, etc

As I said just reposting it for anyone that missed the information on the last thread

:goodvibes

I just talked to DCL Sunday afternoon. I am linked with several couples for months now. I was told thay everyone will be able to get into their own reservation...however....the entire list of people will show up when you try to book an excursion. Just make sure you unlick the unwanted or just click on the people you are trying to book for!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
A terrific CM named Jay(Jason) from the Castaway club told me this.:flower3:

I was also told DCL is fully aware fo the problems with booking for the WBPC. :rolleyes1 The IT department is trying to resolve some issues. :rolleyes: He is just telling everyone to just be patient while the fish are swimming.:sad2: :sad2:

Is this the e-mail you were talking about?

**************************URGENT****************** *******

Effective today, for NEW sailings cruising 7/1/08 and beyond that include a Mexican port of call, the government taxes and Fees are increasing $5.00 per Mexican port.
The sailings affected are: 15-Night Eastbound Panama Canal, 7-Night Mexican Riviera, 7-Night Western Caribbean, 7-Night Western Caribbean with 2 calls at Castaway Cay and Costa Maya.
For any reservations that are not paid-in-full, the Government Taxes and Fees will be changed over the next few weeks.
Not sure, but "IF" you pay off your bookings by March 4/08
by 8PM EST you would not be charged the increase......
****This was said to us verbally and not sure, but we can
try, DCL and Disney can change anything at anytime???*****
SO USE THIS AS A ICING ON THE CAKE, if it works great
if not, then you know this is the new terms........
As a reminder, Government taxes and fees are subject to change and are mandated by the government.
The following is a recap of the new taxes:
Governmental Taxes & Fees Product
6 Years & Older 5 Years & Under
15SE (8/17)
$370.79 = 299 + 71.79 $355.79 = 299 + 56.79
7SC
$201.83 = 159 + 42.83 $201.83 = 159 + 42.83
7S Western
$228.90 = 159 + 69.90 $213.90 = 159 + 54.90
7S Western Costa Maya
$214.61 = 159 + 55.61 $199.61= 159 + 40.61

*****Always remember that government fees and taxes can be changed at anytime***** Disney Cruise Line has just sent out this announcement and we wanted to make sure that
everyone knew........


I just didn't use any TA names or website addresses.

Hey Andy...we miss you over here.:sad1: :sad1: Thanks for all the news.:thumbsup2 Did you ever feel that the world is against you.......or just Disney Cruise Lines.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[micmse2003]

And remember the conversation that we had last week about the ice and germs, well I saw several articles in the last couple of days about s*** and bacteria. This one is from the New York Times.


And you were worried about yellow snow.

So I guess I should be happier in a cold climate.....NOT!!!!!

[ga9497]

Originally Posted by ga9497
I know this was mentioned in the last thread a bit but just wanted to note it again for those of you that missed it.

For those of you wanting to link your reservations together for dining
Do it after the 75 day mark passes

If the reservations are linked together and one person is in the reservation already another person on a different reservation will NOT be able to pull up theirs. This will really mess up anyone trying to book Palo, shore excursions, etc

As I said just reposting it for anyone that missed the information on the last thread




I just talked to DCL Sunday afternoon. I am linked with several couples for months now. I was told thay everyone will be able to get into their own reservation...however....the entire list of people will show up when you try to book an excursion. Just make sure you unlick the unwanted or just click on the people you are trying to book for!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
A terrific CM named Jay(Jason) from the Castaway club told me this.:flower3:

I was also told DCL is fully aware fo the problems with booking for the WBPC. :rolleyes1 The IT department is trying to resolve some issues. :rolleyes: He is just telling everyone to just be patient while the fish are swimming.:sad2: :sad2:



Hey Andy...we miss you over here.:sad1: :sad1: Thanks for all the news.:thumbsup2 Did you ever feel that the world is against you.......or just Disney Cruise Lines.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:


I hope he is right - when I went in to check a clients reservation today it came back with a message that I could not access it because someone else was looking at that or a linked reservation, DCL was looking at a linked reservation.

I would suggest that you give it a trial run, someone you are linked with and yourself should each try to pull up your own reservation at the same time and see if you are able to. Maybe I received the error because DCL was looking at one of the reservations and may work differently if it is individuals pulling them up??

[KSDisneyDad]

Hi all. I've been watching this and the prior thread on and off for the last couple of weeks. It's hard to keep up, but I saw the news on Colombia today and the state department warnings. Has the safety of this port been discussed before on these threads? If so, does someone have a link to it?

Here's the link to the state department warning in February 2008, before today's news about the conflict with Ecuador and Venezuala.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_941.html

I'm not sure I want to get off the boat here even if things improve. Even the Disney tours seem to involve 15 to 30 minutes of shopping alone.

I'll try to keep up more as I'd like to join in and get to know everyone better.

Thanks!

[got2travel]

Hi all. I've been watching this and the prior thread on and off for the last couple of weeks. It's hard to keep up, but I saw the news on Colombia today and the state department warnings. Has the safety of this port been discussed before on these threads? If so, does someone have a link to it?

Here's the link to the state department warning in February 2008, before today's news about the conflict with Ecuador and Venezuala.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_941.html

I'm not sure I want to get off the boat here even if things improve. Even the Disney tours seem to involve 15 to 30 minutes of shopping alone.

I'll try to keep up more as I'd like to join in and get to know everyone better.

Thanks!


We've discussed it off and on. The consensus is that if DCL keeps the stop in Columbia it will be best to go on a DCL organized tour rather than booking your own tour. There has been no comment from DCL regarding the port.

[micmse2003]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/gifs/cid_011901c865c37e28a48091928318def.jpg
That is tooo cute!!!!:flower3: :flower3:

I hope he is right - when I went in to check a clients reservation today it came back with a message that I could not access it because someone else was looking at that or a linked reservation, DCL was looking at a linked reservation.

I would suggest that you give it a trial run, someone you are linked with and yourself should each try to pull up your own reservation at the same time and see if you are able to. Maybe I received the error because DCL was looking at one of the reservations and may work differently if it is individuals pulling them up??

That is a good idea!!!:idea: :idea: I will try this tomorrow and let you know!!!:hug:

Hi all. I've been watching this and the prior thread on and off for the last couple of weeks. It's hard to keep up, but I saw the news on Colombia today and the state department warnings. Has the safety of this port been discussed before on these threads? If so, does someone have a link to it?

Here's the link to the state department warning in February 2008, before today's news about the conflict with Ecuador and Venezuala.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_941.html

I'm not sure I want to get off the boat here even if things improve. Even the Disney tours seem to involve 15 to 30 minutes of shopping alone.

I'll try to keep up more as I'd like to join in and get to know everyone better.

Thanks!

We did discuss it a little but we keep thinking DCL will keep us out of harms way!!!:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

I might evaluate the situation as time gets closer.:flower3: :flower3:

[Lil' Grumpy]

dear pbager..oh, i forgot to mentioned....i ":mad: " it , when
i have to "work" for a living.


...what interesting..the other site....some of the nurses..had
very interesting weekends..too.


dear mismce,
..something, must be wrong in our computer...i tried that before
too, clicking onto your name. but it seem like i can still recieve....
e-mails....so if you send me one, then i think , i can send our info.


do we need to wait until the 75 day mark, based on ga9497 's
observations?

* oh, just want to make sure it understood, if the swabbies..get sick
--they're on their own..but now if the wenches...are in need, i'll
be there in a jiffy..with my lil' magic bag...:wizard: . ok...it is self
evident?..that "grumpy"..was my lil'miss flamer's :idea: ..and merlin
mine? :hug:

[arlenesp]

Can we still see thread #3? I was not on the last couple of days and I want to see if I missed anything.
Happy thread # 4 everyone!!! :banana:

Coral

Yes, same bat time, same bat channel.....

Only problem is you can't quote from it unless you cut and paste back and forth.
I was wondering where the quotes went to and then saw that Lisa shut down the thread.

We had a great time at the Pirate and Princess party last August! i hope you guys will too!


If I remember what the linear combination method is:

The 3X and -3X should cancel out, the -Y + 4Y would be 3Y, and 14-6+8, so you get the equation 3Y = 8, which means Y = 8/3.

Let me know if that's right.



See next post for the rest!

MATH ALERT!!!!!!! You must post an alert before you send my brain spinning. Intermediate algebra, 3 tutors and passed by the skin of my teeth.:lmao:

I'm in trouble. None of that made any sense to me. :sad2:

Ditto

OK. There's some stuff like that around at the hotel gift shops. While I'm taking a walk with the pedometer for Arlene, I'll try to snap some pics of the gift shops. Hopefully they won't think I'm a terrorist. :laughing:

Thanks Monica. :thumbsup2

Chief Magical Official videos (http://www.dreamcmo.com/)

How come we didn't see Cheryl in there?????:confused3 Anyone who has met her will agree she would be perfect for the job.


Pete!!!! I am in AWE!!!!!! You are truly gifted.

Took a while to catch up. later............

[poohmomof5]

Hey Andy...we miss you over here.:sad1: :sad1: Thanks for all the news.:thumbsup2 Did you ever feel that the world is against you.......or just Disney Cruise Lines.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Ummmm, what happened to Andy? Why does it appear to me that he isn't going anymore and why is DCL against him?

I was afraid to ask, I don't want to open any old wounds, but I am sad that he isn't going anymore. Seems like a neat family!

[micmse2003]

Ummmm, what happened to Andy? Why does it appear to me that he isn't going anymore and why is DCL against him?

I was afraid to ask, I don't want to open any old wounds, but I am sad that he isn't going anymore. Seems like a neat family!

There are no old wounds but glad you are concerned. :goodvibes Andy just found our cruise conflicts with his daughter Angelina starting school next fall. :sad2: He seems very nice and I am disappointed he is not traveling with us. He will spread his Magic on another cruise this year.:flower3: He does manage to visit us over here a little.:thumbsup2

I was not implying DCL was against him but just all of us trying to make this trip.:sad2: I was referring to the new Mexico Port tax imposed on this trip as well as many other cruises.:eek: DCL was very generous to not add the new $100 per person PC tax but now we get hit with a new Mexico Port Tax.:rolleyes1
Seems like we all just can't win!!:hug:

[eeyorelvr10]

Hey Mike - these are for you. Anything to post pictures and yes - before you ask - the figurines are not attached to the base which kinda sucks when you get a hyper-active dog running around the house -

Here is Pluto with a frisbee in his mouth - I was trying out the super macro on the 770SW

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030127.jpg

Here is the base:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030128.jpg

And last but not least:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030123.jpg

[eeyorelvr10]

Here are some others - sorry for the big posts - just in case there are any others out there that are as obsessive as I am.

Goofy's Beach Ball: (taken with low light mode - this mode is very sensitive to shaking so beware if anyone uses this mode. )

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030126.jpg

Minnie detachable:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030129.jpg

Mickey Detachable:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030130.jpg

Pluto Detachable:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030131.jpg

And Last but not Least: Goofy - who suffered a fainting spell :faint: shortly after the picture was taken - I think the flash scared him. Well it was that or the rumba behind it. :rotfl2:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030132.jpg

[micmse2003]

Hey Mike - these are for you. Anything to post pictures and yes - before you ask - the figurines are not attached to the base which kinda sucks when you get a hyper-active dog running around the house -

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030123.jpg

I want one!!!!!! :sad1: How cute!!!!!!:cheer2:

[eeyorelvr10]

Just being a bit nostalgic but here's some close-ups of the Med Big Fig. I got it on the repo for 1/2 off orig price. But by the time you add on the $50 shipping charge (per Big Fig - do multiple discounts) it was just about the orig price. Oh well, I was the :headache: who bought it - BTW, this one came in 8 weeks. Its sister got delayed - must be the Bahamaian mail service. Finally made it to WDW on Friday and to me today, Monday.

Anyway, close-up of the Med Label on the big fig. If you look at the next picture you can see the real size of it:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030121.jpg

And the whole think - I left some of the foam on it to protect it - I got kids and a nephew who loves to touch all things breakable. Lil Taz is my nickname for him.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030122.jpg

Anyway, thanks all for bearing with me. OK done posting pix for now.


(I think)

[eeyorelvr10]

I want one!!!!!! :sad1: How cute!!!!!!:cheer2:


Cheryl - its cute but I don't know about the 8 month wait for it - unless its living and breathing anything more than 2 months is too long - I could have bought me a lot of clothes for that price! :lmao:

[radioclash2]

How about these...http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/gifs/cid_012501c865c37e28a48091928318def.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/ty.jpg

they're not right either :lmao: :lmao:

[radioclash2]

That did not even require a math alert!!! :thumbsup2 Just a few less lobsters ought to do it!!!!:lmao: :lmao:


I just talked to DCL Sunday afternoon. I am linked with several couples for months now. I was told thay everyone will be able to get into their own reservation...however....the entire list of people will show up when you try to book an excursion. Just make sure you unlick the unwanted or just click on the people you are trying to book for!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
A terrific CM named Jay(Jason) from the Castaway club told me this.:flower3:

I was also told DCL is fully aware fo the problems with booking for the WBPC. :rolleyes1 The IT department is trying to resolve some issues. :rolleyes: He is just telling everyone to just be patient while the fish are swimming.:sad2: :sad2:



Hey Andy...we miss you over here.:sad1: :sad1: Thanks for all the news.:thumbsup2 Did you ever feel that the world is against you.......or just Disney Cruise Lines.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Where's that darn tag fairie ? :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[sk8ingmom]

g'mornin' pirate:s

I'm not getting sick. I'm not getting sick. I'm not getting sick.
No, really, healthy as a horse. I just went to bed at 8:30 last night. That cured me.

And remember the conversation that we had last week about the ice and germs, well I saw several articles in the last couple of days about s*** and bacteria. This one is from the New York Times.

And you were worried about yellow snow.

So now I need to Purell my tongue after catching snowflakes?? Great.

I was also told DCL is fully aware fo the problems with booking for the WBPC. :rolleyes1 The IT department is trying to resolve some issues. :rolleyes: He is just telling everyone to just be patient while the fish are swimming.:sad2: :sad2:

Patience watching fish swim at midnight (3 a.m., whatever) while all the Palo brunch and sea day spa appointments slowly disappear.

Got it. :thumbsup2

[LITTLEKID58]

:surfweb:

GM pirate:

Presently 67 going up to 82 here in Raining Central Florida :goodvibes

:grouphug: :hug: pixiedust: and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today

:welcome: aboard to all the newbies

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all we have missed

Have a great Tuesday

[tom31b]

So now I need to Purell my tongue after catching snowflakes?? Great.


East Coast = probably not a bad idea to Purell skin after letting snow touch it.... All that midwest power plant coal soot, etc. mixed in

[Nutty4Disney]

ok, enough of that stuff- sn*w is COLD!!!!
Good thing it will be gone tomorrow.

My SIL (who lives in Lewisville) just sent me a picture of her car covered in snow. She called last night to say they sent them home from Bible Study because of the snow. Of course here in Ohio it was in the 60's yesterday and won't get out of the 30's today.:confused3

[m&m's mom]

My SIL (who lives in Lewisville) just sent me a picture of her car covered in snow. She called last night to say they sent them home from Bible Study because of the snow. Of course here in Ohio it was in the 60's yesterday and won't get out of the 30's today.:confused3

Oh how funny! Lewisville is a bordering town to Flower Mound. It is very unusual to have and frozen precipitation in March. My hydrangea's were budding so I hope this does not hurt them.

[PBader]

dear pbager..oh, i forgot to mentioned....i ":mad: " it , when
i have to "work" for a living.
If you don't work--how are you supposed to pay for the vacations:lmao: :lmao:

[PBader]

And last but not least:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030123.jpg

Laura that is adorable! I hope Goofy doesn't suffer anymore fainting spells. I have one of the Mickey big figures. He fell one day and lost his ear:sad2: . Thank goodness for super glue. (someone that was doing work at our house had to knock him over--but he said he didn't) Enjoy!!:goodvibes

[m&m's mom]

I have a totally unrelated question.
I am watching Good Morning America and they have a woman on (May Phay?) that was John Lennon's girlfriend in the late 70's.
They kind of said quickly that this was during the time John was having difficulty in his marriage to Yoko Ono. Did I get this right? John Lennon actually moved in and had an 18 month relationship with another woman while he was married to Yoko Ono?
I guess I am so naive. I had no clue someone could actually get away with moving in w/ the "other woman" and then go back.
I really do not like Yoko Ono so bully for John but did anyone else know this happened?

[poohmomof5]

There are no old wounds but glad you are concerned. :goodvibes Andy just found our cruise conflicts with his daughter Angelina starting school next fall. :sad2: He seems very nice and I am disappointed he is not traveling with us. He will spread his Magic on another cruise this year.:flower3: He does manage to visit us over here a little.:thumbsup2

I was not implying DCL was against him but just all of us trying to make this trip.:sad2: I was referring to the new Mexico Port tax imposed on this trip as well as many other cruises.:eek: DCL was very generous to not add the new $100 per person PC tax but now we get hit with a new Mexico Port Tax.:rolleyes1
Seems like we all just can't win!!:hug:


Thanks for clarifying, I was just worried that DCL bumped him or something. That would be awful!

I just got the email from my Travel Agent about the increase in taxes. But, I can't pay off the cruise right now. I have the money for it in a CD and it doesn't come out until mid May. I just hope it earns enough interest to pay the difference...HA! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[Nutty4Disney]

Oh how funny! Lewisville is a bordering town to Flower Mound. It is very unusual to have and frozen precipitation in March. My hydrangea's were budding so I hope this does not hurt them.

I know we have been to Flower Mound when we visit. SIL lives in Lewisville and FIL lives in Highland Village, so all pretty close together. My MIL passed away last year so we try to get to TX at least once a year to visit. In fact we will be there in early June for a visit. SIL and I are going on a weekend scrapbook retreat at a bed and breaksfast outside Ft. Worth while DH and FIL babysit her girls.

[micmse2003]

Thanks for clarifying, I was just worried that DCL bumped him or something. That would be awful!

I just got the email from my Travel Agent about the increase in taxes. But, I can't pay off the cruise right now. I have the money for it in a CD and it doesn't come out until mid May. I just hope it earns enough interest to pay the difference...HA! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Math Alert!!!!

Lets see ...I owe DCl about $6000.00 at 5% interest a year(mine is in a CD)that is $300 a year. The interest for a year is $300 divided by 12 equal $25 a month. I have a little over two months to pay it. I will be earning Over $50 interest for those two months. I owe DCL $5.00 a port x 3 ports = $15.00 times 2 people = $30.00. The interest of $50 minus the $30 in port taxes means I am still $20 ahead by not paying off early!!!! I will not be paying my money early.:grouphug:

[m&m's mom]

I know we have been to Flower Mound when we visit. SIL lives in Lewisville and FIL lives in Highland Village, so all pretty close together. My MIL passed away last year so we try to get to TX at least once a year to visit. In fact we will be there in early June for a visit. SIL and I are going on a weekend scrapbook retreat at a bed and breaksfast outside Ft. Worth while DH and FIL babysit her girls.

How fun going to the scrapbook getaway. I used to but when we went 100% digital I just never learned the online tools (got them- just never bothered to learn them :lmao: ). That is a very nice DH and FiL. :thumbsup2
Have fun!!!

Coral

[tom31b]

Now I'm paid in full!!!!!











Now I have a big Disney Visa bill.....

[goofyforlife]

Since everyone has been bothering us figured i'd post a recent picture of the Goofy family.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/uploads/72939/familypic2008reduced.jpg

---ok that's weird... photo won't post..

Fixed it!!!

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/72939familypic2008reduced-med.jpg

[Downrivermama]

Just passing through. TOnite at the local Agoura Hills Library they're marking a Dr Seuss birthday of some sort - so I'm taking the kids over to join in group readings, refreshments and games. Then tomorrow I'm planning on taking my older daughter and a girlfriend of hers to see the SpiderWick Chronicles at an IMAX theater.

At any rate, I gotta run now - finish some gardening - cook some supper for the kids and pick them up early so we can make the Dr Seuss thing tonite.

http://salutetoseuss.***************/space/showimage/s2s.gif


It was Dr. Seuss day at dd's school yesterday. Local officials come and read. DD asked if she had dance class, because of the holiday?:confused3 I said what holiday and she said Dr. Seuss Day. Sorry not a real holiday.

The Government taxes on our cruise have been increased $5.00 per person, per Mexican Port.

Seeing this multiple places. Applies to the WB Carribeans too.

Only $85 more and they get the full $100 PC Tax?

I knew that tiny little voice in my head was right when it told me to pay off the trip a while back. Had a feeling something like this would happen again!:scared1:

[MJGirl]

:banana: :cheer2: :dance3: Doing the happy paid in full dance :dancer: party: I leave for the vaction TOAL part 2 (Med was part 1) in 5 months and 6 days!

[darthrugby]

Fixed it!!!

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/72939familypic2008reduced-med.jpg

Kristina,

Great pic of the family!

[tom31b]

Dept. of State briefing (http://video.state.gov/?fr_story=4a778e84f5b9179edde796a029f37156d42e0a60 )including current climate in Columbia

[The FairyGodmother]

Being that Mark is in Germany, I decided to follow up on the tax thing for us. I just got off the phone with our TA and they confirmed the tax increase of $5 per Mexican port and that the total would be $15.00 per person. So for us it is $90. If we pay in full today then we don't have to pay the tax.
Now I am just waiting for the boss to call me back and let me know how to pay but I think I might be with Cheryl that I make more then that in interest by keeping my $$ where they are for now.
I just wonder how many times we are going to see these little increases between now and sail. I am not the OCD planner in the family and mostly just want to be told where we are going and what to pack so I don't really know much about the details but thanks for posting the information Andy.

[wheelerkidz3]

hi:)

[The FairyGodmother]

Fixed it!!!

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/72939familypic2008reduced-med.jpg

What a lovely family. Great smiles too!!!

[justmestace]

What did you guys DO??? I leave for just three days and you're telling me that I am going to owe DCL more money??

Did you all tick someone off over there???

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[m&m's mom]

hi:)

Morning Shannon! How are the rugrats treating you today?

[Downrivermama]

Being that Mark is in Germany, I decided to follow up on the tax thing for us. I just got off the phone with our TA and they confirmed the tax increase of $5 per Mexican port and that the total would be $15.00 per person. So for us it is $90. If we pay in full today then we don't have to pay the tax.
Now I am just waiting for the boss to call me back and let me know how to pay but I think I might be with Cheryl that I make more then that in interest by keeping my $$ where they are for now.
I just wonder how many times we are going to see these little increases between now and sail. I am not the OCD planner in the family and mostly just want to be told where we are going and what to pack so I don't really know much about the details but thanks for posting the information Andy.


Hey Laura :wave2:

That's why I paid. Once they start adding new increases to previously booked cruises, whether paid or not, they will just keep doing it. I could see if it was added to all new ressies, but going back to someone after they booked and add it on is poor customer service. Of course on the bright side, our one share of Disney stock, next years dividen will be 37 cents instead of 35! LOL!

[GatheringNoMoss]

Math Alert!!!!

Lets see ...I owe DCl about $6000.00 at 5% interest a year(mine is in a CD)that is $300 a year. The interest for a year is $300 divided by 12 equal $25 a month. I have a little over two months to pay it. I will be earning Over $50 interest for those two months. I owe DCL $5.00 a port x 3 ports = $15.00 times 2 people = $30.00. The interest of $50 minus the $30 in port taxes means I am still $20 ahead by not paying off early!!!! I will not be paying my money early.:grouphug:


Not to mention the additional hassle if something should run amuck with the trip!

[The FairyGodmother]

Hey Laura :wave2:

That's why I paid. Once they start adding new increases to previously booked cruises, whether paid or not, they will just keep doing it. I could see if it was added to all new ressies, but going back to someone after they booked and add it on is poor customer service. Of course on the bright side, our one share of Disney stock, next years dividen will be 37 cents instead of 35! LOL!

Hi Tina,

Started snowing down your way yet????

[Downrivermama]

Yep gets old fast doesn't it? ::yes::

I want to banish all s***! If only I could> :lmao: Here we are looking at potential s*** day here tomorrow. Either 5-7" or 6-8". DD's play is tomorrow and there is a PTO meeting. Ooooh there's a silver lining missing a PTO meeting!:woohoo:

[Downrivermama]

Hi Tina,

Started snowing down your way yet????

Not yet. I took the People Mover to the Boll YMCA to see about getting my picture ID, but their equipment is down. It was might chilly standing at the stations!

[tom31b]

Just to let you know the info that has been posted on the planning boards (http://www.thepiratezone.us), here are the active topics:


Hi, my name is... in Pirates! Introduce Thy Selves!

Water in Mexico in Pirate Q&A

Wristband Infoin Cruise T-Shirts

Private tour guide in Puerto Vallarta

Disneyland/California Touring Tips in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Disneyland Early Entry/Magical Mornings in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Group Tastings in On Board Plans - Day to be Determined

Kids event in Sea Day

Zip Lines in Puerto Vallarta

Disneyland Resort Restaurants in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Disneyland Rides that aren't at WDW in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Cabin Tour in Sea Day

Aruba Sunset Video in Aruba

Roger's Jolly Pirates in Aruba

Oceanus Minisub excursion (similar to DCL BOB) in Cabo

SECRET MICKEY SIGN-UPS!!! in Secret Mickey

Mailing To The Port In California in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Transportation from LAX to Port/DL etc. in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Shore Excursion Times in You Can Go Your Own Way...

Acapulco - 1:30 departure? in Itinerary / Changes

T-**** Update in Cruise T-Shirts

WANT TO DINE WITH THE CAPT or the CREW? in Dining as a Group

Will this be Pirate Night? in Sea Day 6

Cliff divers in Acapulco

Palo in Pirate Q&A

Itinerary (as of 2/22/08) in Itinerary / Changes

Disneyland Resort Hotels in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Theme nights in You Can Go Your Own Way...

Los Angeles Area Airport Information in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Newsletter links in Pirate Zone Newsletter

Disneyland DIS "mini" meet in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

[Downrivermama]

East Coast = probably not a bad idea to Purell skin after letting snow touch it.... All that midwest power plant coal soot, etc. mixed in

I beg your pardon! :snooty: Like the east coast doesn't generate enough smog and pollution?

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Just to let you know the info that has been posted on the planning boards (http://www.thepiratezone.us), here are the active topics:


Hi, my name is... in Pirates! Introduce Thy Selves!

Water in Mexico in Pirate Q&A

Wristband Infoin Cruise T-Shirts

Private tour guide in Puerto Vallarta

Disneyland/California Touring Tips in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Disneyland Early Entry/Magical Mornings in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Group Tastings in On Board Plans - Day to be Determined

Kids event in Sea Day

Zip Lines in Puerto Vallarta

Disneyland Resort Restaurants in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Disneyland Rides that aren't at WDW in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Cabin Tour in Sea Day

Aruba Sunset Video in Aruba

Roger's Jolly Pirates in Aruba

Oceanus Minisub excursion (similar to DCL BOB) in Cabo

SECRET MICKEY SIGN-UPS!!! in Secret Mickey

Mailing To The Port In California in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Transportation from LAX to Port/DL etc. in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Shore Excursion Times in You Can Go Your Own Way...

Acapulco - 1:30 departure? in Itinerary / Changes

T-**** Update in Cruise T-Shirts

WANT TO DINE WITH THE CAPT or the CREW? in Dining as a Group

Will this be Pirate Night? in Sea Day 6

Cliff divers in Acapulco

Palo in Pirate Q&A

Itinerary (as of 2/22/08) in Itinerary / Changes

Disneyland Resort Hotels in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Theme nights in You Can Go Your Own Way...

Los Angeles Area Airport Information in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Newsletter links in Pirate Zone Newsletter

Disneyland DIS "mini" meet in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA


Thanks Tom! Did they fix the board? Last night and this morning it was doing some very weird stuff and I could not see the index. :confused3

[wheelerkidz3]

Morning Shannon! How are the rugrats treating you today?

afternoon! i LOVE sleeping children!! LOL!!
all my little ones are out cold...and our big kids ended up getting out of school early today...i swear it's ridiculous! some days we have so much snow, and they make them go...today there is a little slush and a "THREAT" of icy conditions, so they come home early! ugh! i can't wait for spring....so there are no more school closings, delays or early dismissals.


so question about transferring a ressie to a diff TA...
has anyone done it? i don't think i got any stateroom credit with my existing TA, and i see dreams unlimited is giving $200 per stateroom? is that right? is it worth it for me to transfer it? or do i have to have a new ressie? any thoughts on this?
and i'll ask again about the excursions...(posted yesterday but didn't get any responses)
what type have others done if you just want to see the sights? should we go with a DCL excursion or try to do something on our own? i want my kids to see each port we stop at...and i want them to learn about them too. any ideas? just do city tours? oldest ds will be 10yrs...and my youngest will be 5. i don't want them to be bored, but i want them to experience the ports.

[Downrivermama]

Now I'm paid in full!!!!!











Now I have a big Disney Visa bill.....

But you have 6 months interest free!

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Now I'm paid in full!!!!!











Now I have a big Disney Visa bill.....


Since you have your Disney Visa out, my ressie number is 5582388. :lmao:
Think of all the extra Disney Dollars you would accumulate.

[tom31b]

I beg your pardon! :snooty: Like the east coast doesn't generate enough smog and pollution?

Oh, it abolutely does, but then add the west to east prevaililing winds/jet stream means we get the benefits of our wonderful congestion/smog and the rest of the countries also.....

[tom31b]

Thanks Tom! Did they fix the board? Last night and this morning it was doing some very weird stuff and I could not see the index. :confused3

yes, Ed was working on the "keep me logged in" function

[tom31b]

But you have 6 months interest free!

I was planning on charging it in April, so the six months means it will almost be paid off when we leave instead of 2/3 .....


Since you have your Disney Visa out, my ressie number is 5582388. :lmao:
Think of all the extra Disney Dollars you would accumulate.

And all the extra time you would have to raid my photo accounts and do more photoshopping.....

NOT! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Fly-by Hi,

And I am glad I paid off in full last year.

Possible if lots of people pay in full, maybe they could assign some Stateroom no's?

[Downrivermama]

Oh, it abolutely does, but then add the west to east prevaililing winds/jet stream means we get the benefits of our wonderful congestion/smog and the rest of the countries also.....

I know, just messing with you. I live a 1/4 of a mile away from both the county wastewater facility and a chemical plant. Guess which one I can smell from my house? The chemical plant! We also have a BASF plant on the north end of town, but I don't notice them. The wastewater facility I never smell unless I drive by on my short cut. (In the summer it's really ripe! LOL!) I have even had meetings there and never an oder.

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

And all the extra time you would have to raid my photo accounts and do more photoshopping.....

NOT! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Sorry, :hug: could not resist. I admit I am a pirate: . I really felt bad that you could not see those photos at work and wondering all day what everyone was talking about. I owe you a mug of ale for that.

[tom31b]

So after my response from DCL about booking problems that was a form letter (others got same), I asked

Will this also address the fact that DCL will have both ships attempting to book excursions at the same time (I don't believe this has happened before).

Today's response:

Dear Tom:

Thank you for your response.

Please know that we continue to monitor all aspects of our guest booking
patterns and will make future adjustments as necessary.

Thank you again for your enthusiasm and support of our product.

[tom31b]

Sorry, :hug: could not resist. I admit I am a pirate: . I really felt bad that you could not see those photos at work and wondering all day what everyone was talking about. I owe you a mug of ale for that.

I accept the offer of mugs of ale!

I figured you had been up to no good.....

[got2travel]

afternoon! i LOVE sleeping children!! LOL!!
all my little ones are out cold...and our big kids ended up getting out of school early today...i swear it's ridiculous! some days we have so much snow, and they make them go...today there is a little slush and a "THREAT" of icy conditions, so they come home early! ugh! i can't wait for spring....so there are no more school closings, delays or early dismissals.


so question about transferring a ressie to a diff TA...
has anyone done it? i don't think i got any stateroom credit with my existing TA, and i see dreams unlimited is giving $200 per stateroom? is that right? is it worth it for me to transfer it? or do i have to have a new ressie? any thoughts on this?
and i'll ask again about the excursions...(posted yesterday but didn't get any responses)
what type have others done if you just want to see the sights? should we go with a DCL excursion or try to do something on our own? i want my kids to see each port we stop at...and i want them to learn about them too. any ideas? just do city tours? oldest ds will be 10yrs...and my youngest will be 5. i don't want them to be bored, but i want them to experience the ports.


To transfer to Dreams or any other TA, you would have to first transfer your ressier from your current TA, to DCL, then do another transfer to the TA of your choice.

You can get some great tours if you book on your own. On the piratezone I posted some info about a tour guide in Puerto Vallarta. He's great and really knows his city well. I lean towards activity tours so I can't help more than that.

[got2travel]

yes, Ed was working on the "keep me logged in" function


oh good, I was wondering about that

[cruisin'Mike]

Hey Mike - these are for you. Anything to post pictures and yes - before you ask - the figurines are not attached to the base which kinda sucks when you get a hyper-active dog running around the house -

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p241/lauravell/DCLpix/P3030123.jpg

I love it! But I agree with you that it would be nice if the figures were all attached to the base. Thanks for posting!

[sk8ingmom]

:tink: We're paid off too.
Just my cabin, sorry Roger!
Good thing DH never looks at the visa bill! Oh well, 6-months interest free. I was going to have the whole thing paid for before we boarded anyway.

Fly-by Hi,

And I am glad I paid off in full last year.

Possible if lots of people pay in full, maybe they could assign some Stateroom no's?

Yeah, right. Last I heard the WB repo still had a huge GTY cabin.

So after my response from DCL about booking problems that was a form letter (others got same), I asked



Today's response:


blah-blah-fluff-fluff

[dahuffy]

I have a totally unrelated question.
I am watching Good Morning America and they have a woman on (May Phay?) that was John Lennon's girlfriend in the late 70's.
They kind of said quickly that this was during the time John was having difficulty in his marriage to Yoko Ono. Did I get this right? John Lennon actually moved in and had an 18 month relationship with another woman while he was married to Yoko Ono?
I guess I am so naive. I had no clue someone could actually get away with moving in w/ the "other woman" and then go back.
I really do not like Yoko Ono so bully for John but did anyone else know this happened?

Yep,it's all true!

[dahuffy]

Thanks for clarifying, I was just worried that DCL bumped him or something. That would be awful!

I just got the email from my Travel Agent about the increase in taxes. But, I can't pay off the cruise right now. I have the money for it in a CD and it doesn't come out until mid May. I just hope it earns enough interest to pay the difference...HA! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Gonna cut it close there kiddo! Pay off is what,May 19th?