8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #14

[lbgraves]

Not to throw accusations out there - but I think there was some anomosity from folks from a competing board... and the STs were in full representation...


As nicely as I can, please let's not do this. There is no need to fuel any anomosity. I have to say that I actually met some of those who aren't on the DIS and admit that I was surprised...no, more likely shocked...to find that they were nothing like I had imagined or dreaded.

I met quite a few people the last couple days...and even outside the terminal waiting for DH to return with the rental car...who had not heard of the DIS or any other board until the cruise and were excited about the possibility of being part of a group and participating in their next cruise more like they had witnessed on the ship. Some people don't like that kind of planning. To each his own. This was the first cruise where my family didn't have a list of activities to attend each day and I have to admit that as anti-social as it might sound I enjoyed that for a change. It was just what we needed as a family. This allowed DS to make some friends who I didn't even know before the cruise because he had the time to do so.

I have read comments that people think the decorated doors are gaudy and even a hazard. LOL! Then you have others ... like Aly & AJ ... who comment that they think it is really "cool" that people do that. This isn't the first cruise where door magnets or FE gifts have disappeared, unfortunately. People are going to have differing views and opinions. As annoying as some of the things that happened on the cruise were, try not to let them sour the experience.

I have been majorly upset with myself about losing one of our SD cards. I have no pictures from getting on the bus 8/17 to before our Palo dinner 8/25. Since we were not alone on the ship, I am getting pictures...some really great ones of our family actually...from others who were with us or happened to recognize us and took a picture. Having that picture of us taken from the shore leaving LA is priceless and totally unexpected. :) My DS told me not to be upset with myself about that and it is great that we have the pictures of us on the new continent so he can share them with his class. DD's favorite thing was horseback riding in Aruba so they are happy...I should be too. :goodvibes

[dahuffy]

Mike, I so miss you guys!!!

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

My house still looks like an explosion of clothes (mostly piles of clean clothes now), Disney *stuff* and travel *stuff* hit the entire downstairs! LOL! DH did put most of the suitcases in the attic this morning!
And we spent about 4 hrs going through stuff at the old house.......

Gosh I'm glad I'm not the only one (and since you said it first I can confess the same hehe)
Our house is the same- piles of clean clothes (although I did get most of it put up last night I do still have 2 suitcases of clean clothes still in the suitcase and 2 small sofas are still covered in piles. I think our family has too much clothing and I intend to do something about it soon.... starting with a massive sweep thru all the drawers and closets and taking them to the nearest goodwill & salvation army! for real...... does Claire want Rita's hand me downs? LOL), a few suitcases with disney stuff that is sorta kinda not all still in the suitcases (piles around the suitcases- looks like the suitcases exploded there in the formal dining room area... I swear I'll get it all put up someday!)
Only a few empty suitcases. But I plead a very busy week as my excuse! I was kept hopping all week but yes, I spent time here too when I could have been unpacking and putting stuff up. I want to stay in denial that the TOAL is over- just a little while longer please......

Did you just move? Whatcha mean stuff at the old house?

[Stepht5]

I wanna see the pictures. :lmao:

I have pics of your dh during *Magic Quest*...... :rotfl2:

We received two toppers, but they were both SM gifts not FE gifts. One of them was found in the dining room today by my MIL's dog and it's history!

I am NOT happy right now!!!! I'm pretty sure I put a *Princess* one in y'alls since June has to be a *princess* surrounded by all males! ;)
I did have a rhyme and a reason as to how I picked the topper for the room.......Even though it might not have made sense to the recipient. :)

Obviously EVERYONE on the FE didn't get a topper since I had 100 and there were 140 rooms BUT, I do know that I put them in the FE of people that I felt I *knew*. kwim? The other gifts were good, too. So, I don't think anyone got slighted! But, come on! A Princess topper was perfect for y'alls gift! LOL! And I'm sure I added candy since you have 3 boys! LOL!

Elvis (10ds) was not happy with me when he found out the candy I had brought was for other kids FE gifts! :rotfl2:

[cruisin'Mike]

I'm probably late to the party with this, but I found a thread that tracked our trip.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1923501

There are some pics of the Magic leaving San Pedro on the first few pages.


This post has a link to download 134 images from the hi-res cam at the first set of locks:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27142532&postcount=436

And a video of us going under the Centenniel Bridge
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27143805&postcount=490

I'm not done with the thread, so there may be more images later on too.

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I have been majorly upset with myself about losing one of our SD cards. I have no pictures from getting on the bus 8/17 to before our Palo dinner 8/25. Since we were not alone on the ship, I am getting pictures...some really great ones of our family actually...from others who were with us or happened to recognize us and took a picture. Having that picture of us taken from the shore leaving LA is priceless and totally unexpected. :) My DS told me not to be upset with myself about that and it is great that we have the pictures of us on the new continent so he can share them with his class. DD's favorite thing was horseback riding in Aruba so they are happy...I should be too. :goodvibes

Oh I'm so sorry about the SD card. I know that has to be so disappointing. :( Did you lose it on the ship? Do you think there is a chance it might show up later? Your DS is a sweetie... all comforting mom about it. What a sweetheart!

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I have pics of your dh during *Magic Quest*...... :rotfl2:




Well lay em on me... they probably came out better than my pictures did. LOL

I still can not believe he did that... so out of character for him! :banana:

[Happy99]

OK guys - Steve and I have to fly to Fed Ex to pick up boxes - meanwhile - I'm having deja vu - the dryer on the washing machine is taking up two sessions. Good thing I don't have to pay for this.

Anyway, gotta fly but here is a teaser!

Enjoy!

What a beautiful photo, you both look great. Did you get married there or a vow renewal?

Oops won't let me quote the image of the photo

[Stepht5]

Gosh I'm glad I'm not the only one (and since you said it first I can confess the same hehe)
Our house is the same- piles of clean clothes (although I did get most of it put up last night I do still have 2 suitcases of clean clothes still in the suitcase and 2 small sofas are still covered in piles. I think our family has too much clothing and I intend to do something about it soon.... starting with a massive sweep thru all the drawers and closets and taking them to the nearest goodwill & salvation army! for real...... does Claire want Rita's hand me downs? LOL), a few suitcases with disney stuff that is sorta kinda not all still in the suitcases (piles around the suitcases- looks like the suitcases exploded there in the formal dining room area... I swear I'll get it all put up someday!)
Only a few empty suitcases. But I plead a very busy week as my excuse! I was kept hopping all week but yes, I spent time here too when I could have been unpacking and putting stuff up. I want to stay in denial that the TOAL is over- just a little while longer please......

Did you just move? Whatcha mean stuff at the old house?

I am the Queen of procrastination and dh is the King. ;)
We moved in Feb. -- we lived in the other house for 17yrs and I thought it was our *forever* house. It was packed to the gills (both attics, garage & all 4 bdrms.....) with our stuff. Dh decided to we needed a new house and BAM we bought a new house! LOL! I never had time to even think about packing, moving, etc...it just happened! LOL!
We sold the house right before we left for the cruise. And now we have to get all of our stuff out of the house -- actually dh made a deal that we only *have* to take the stuff we want and the new owners have to get rid of everything else......
It's tough for me since I want ALL of my stuff! LOL! Dh did tell me today that this house has really nice floored attic space and he wouldn't mind putting everything I want in there for now. :goodvibes

[cruisin'Mike]

Mike, I so miss you guys!!!

We miss you and Kev too! You guys were just as we imagined, and then some. We had a blast, didn't we? The kids loved having you join them for dinner while we were at Palo. They think we're all nuts!

By the way, did Linda and I mention how drop-dead-gorgeous you looked?
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s82/whattawack/097.jpg

[cruisin'Mike]

What a beautiful photo, you both look great. Did you get married there or a vow renewal?

Oops won't let me quote the image of the photo

Thanks for the compliment. It was a vow renewal (going on 14 years).

It was nice to have the kids be able to be part of it. Here's a pic of the whole family.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s82/whattawack/DSC_1749.jpg

[Stepht5]

Well lay em on me... they probably came out better than my pictures did. LOL

I still can not believe he did that... so out of character for him! :banana:

Your dh's pic is blurry but, the pic of Laura's dh came out GREAT, Mike's came out pretty good...too.....

My dh & I had a great time!!! Dh would of had a better time if he didn't have a migrain that night! UGH! He left early because of it....

[lbgraves]

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