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

[tom31b]

Down The Stretch!




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

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Welcome! This is the latest incarnation for the Captain Jack's Repossession Repositioning Cruise to Port Canaveral thru The Panama Canal. This thread is largely impossible to keep up with, even for the most active poster. However, its a lot of fun with a great group of people, so jump in and say hi, even if you can't sit here reading 24/7.

In order to keep all of the relevant information in some sort of order, we have a Website (http://thepiratezone.info) that has a lot of good information on ports, packing, etc. There is a really good "virtual cruise" that takes you day by day through the cruise, a must see and guaranteed to get you even more excited for the cruise. While you are there, sign up for our mailing list using the webmaster link on the main page.

Most important information posted on this thread is cut/paste by the good people here and placed on our planning boards. (http://www.thepiratezone.us) This is also the place to go to sign up for any of the events you are interested, ask questions where you don't have to search through 1,000 posts to find the answer, etc.

So fasten your seat belt, keep your hands and head inside the car at all times and have fun.....


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



Navigator, Fish Extender and Room Directory and Pocket Navigator Available Here (http://www.thepiratezone.us/viewforum.php?f=35)

Photo Sharing Site http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/ (http://www.thepiratezone.us/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=305) and instructions for posting or saving pictures.



YE OLDE PRINT SHOPPE LINK (http://www.thepiratezone.us/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=314)


Arrrg to all ye pirates and landlubbers.

The Mini Pirates Cruise Journal be ready fer printin’.

Get it here! (http://www.thepiratezone.us/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=314)


Navigator Update:

If you are a task force leader, except for Peter, you should have received a PM from me this morning. Please respond ASAP to confirm the information (many of you have already - thanks!). Peter, I'll send your's tonight, the rugby info is on my other computer.

If you are planning an event and didn't receive a PM from me, and you name is not Peter, that means the event is not currently listed in the Pirate Navigator draft. Please send me the information ASAP!!!

Here is a list of activities I have so far. Please note that I did not inlcude things that will be in the regular DCL Navigator such as Mickey Mouse Club Night, Catholic Mass, etc. To keep this post from being 8 pages long, I'm only listing the day, time and title here - more details will be in the navigator. If you are a Leader, you have the details in a PM.

All Cruise:
Group Tastings (Pre-cruise sign up required)
Fish Extender Cabin Updates.
Book Exchange.
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley.
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals.

Thursday, August 14
8:15 p.m. Electrical Parade meet in Disney’s California Adventure.

Friday, August 15
nothing planned

Saturday, August 16
3:30 p.m. Downtown Disney Meet, Marceline Confectionary.
5 p.m Cocktails (6 p.m. Dinner), Port Area Dinner Meet, Doubletree Restaurant.
6 p.m. Disneyland Fantasmic DIS meet, left side Rivers of America, Disneyland (show starts 9 p.m.)

Sunday, August 17 - Embarkation
Uniform of the Day: Black pirate t-****s if ya got ‘em.
8:30 a.m. Pirate Buses
Before Boarding, Meet and Greet at the Terminal – Wherever you see matching t-****s
2 p.m. Meet and Greet – Deck 10 above Goofy’s
4 p.m. Sail Away

Monday, August 18, 2008 - Sea Day
9:30 a.m. Kids Meet and Greet/Post Card Exchange, LOCATION
11 a.m. Room Tour – Meet in the Promenade Lounge.
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
3 p.m. (or later), Check allshookup’s (Diane’s) door for time/place details for the group photo to happen sometime during the next 2 weeks.
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Tuesday August 19, 2008 - Cabo San Lucas
9:30 a.m. Semi-Organized Beach Day and Boat Tour of Land’s End, Meet Promenade Lounge
Afternoon, Cabo Wabo Tequila and Fun
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Puerto Vallarta
Pirate Zip-Lines – ARE GROUPS TRAVELING TOGETHER? MEETING TIME? LOCATION? CABIN?

Thursday, August 21, 2008 - Sea Day
9:30 a.m., Scout Patch Swap, Promenade Lounge.
2 p.m. Scrapbook Swap, Steph's cabin
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
3:30 p.m., Kiva and Kiva Friends Meet, Pluto’s.
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Friday August 22, 2008 – Acapulco
nothing planned
Cheryl & Pamela - do you want info about your walk to the fort in here??

Saturday August 23, 2008 - Sea Day
9 a.m. PJ breakfast in Lumiere's, Atrium outside Lumier’s,
1 p.m. Mickey Ice Cream Bar Speed Eating Challenge, Location
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Sunday, August 24, 2008 - Sea Day
Pirates Brunch, if you have a Palo reservation, you know about this
2 p.m. Naked Rugby Practice, Sports Deck
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Monday, August 25, 2008 - Panama Canal
Uniform of the day: white t-****, wear ‘em if ya got ‘em
Verandah Open House, (cabins listed)
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - Cartagena
8 a.m. Pre-Emerald Breakfast, Parrot Cay.
9:15 a.m. Mr. Emerald Tour Meet, Parrot Cay.
TIME, Hawaiian Shirt Contest, PLACE
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 – Sea Day
Nothing scheduled - maybe moove Hawaiian shirt contest here??
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Thursday August 28, 2008 - Aruba
8:30 a.m. Jolly Roger’s Jolly Pirates Snorkel Adventure, meet in the Atrium if you want to travel with the group.
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals

Friday, August 29, 2008 – Sea Day
1 – 2 p.m. Jolly Roger's Photo Scavenger Hunt, Deck 10 above Goofy’s Galley
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals
Pirate Procession – right before dinner, time and place TBD based on rotation

Saturday, August 30, 2008 – Sea Day
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Goofy’s Galley
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Signals
Dinner Rotation, Grown Up Princesses Night

Sunday, August 31, 2008 Castaway Cay
Before 9:30 Pirate Picture by the Dutchman, CC photo spot
2 p.m. Castaway Cay Co-Ed Naked Rugby, Far end of the family Beach
2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, Cookies BBQ
4 p.m. Pirate Happy Hour, Conched Out Bar (??? is that the one on the family beach??)
Travel Scale Share (cabins listed)


Other Useful Information

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)

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.

Tracking the Magic - Your friends, family and jealous co-workers can see where you are in our journey by checking the on-line tracking map at http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=C6PT7

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

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 FORMAL NIGHT
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. MEXICAN DECK PARTY
Saturday August 23, 2008 At Sea
Sunday August 24, 2008 At Sea SEMIFORMAL
Monday August 25, 2008 Panama Canal
Tuesday August 26, 2008 Cartagena 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. TROPICAL NIGHT DECK PARTY
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 PIRATE NIGHT
Saturday August 30, 2008 At Sea FORMAL NIGHT BALLROOM UNDER THE STARS
Sunday August 31, 2008 Castaway Cay 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Monday September 1, 2008 Port Canaveral 7:35 a.m.


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

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[lbgraves]

Let the fun begin! :)

[KSDisneyDad]

Thank goodness we're off #13!! Not a lucky thread for many of us.....

My kids were asking me tonight which movies were on the Magic while we're on there. I could recall Wall-E, Ratatouille, POTCDMC, College Road Trip, Prince Caspian and I think Bev Hills Chihuahua....which ones did I miss?

Thanks!

[rillsung]

I hate when the thread closes when I'm in the middle of doing a multi-quote!

[MrsScooby]

New thread:woohoo:
Glad to be off number 13:rotfl:

[sk8ingmom]

Just so I can be on the first page!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Thank goodness we're off #13!! Not a lucky thread for many of us.....

My kids were asking me tonight which movies were on the Magic while we're on there. I could recall Wall-E, Ratatouille, POTCDMC, College Road Trip, Prince Caspian and I think Bev Hills Chihuahua....which ones did I miss?

Thanks!

I really am not sure about Beverly Hills..since it has been pushed to Oct 3rd..not sure.

It would be neat if it was tho

[got2travel]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/POTC2TrQT049-1.jpg


WHY IS THE RUM ALWAYS GONE??


Bad news - DCL wasn't able to schedule any rum tastings...seems someone misplaced the rum? Where's that darn Captain Swann??

See a few posts on down though for the tasting schedule.

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I hate when the thread closes when I'm in the middle of doing a multi-quote!
me too.. I need more warning. LOL
Lost the multi quote... but manually copy/pasting this:

Can you rent a wheel chair and shove..umm I mean push her around in that ??

Well she's almost as tall as me (about 3/4 an inch shorter than me) and weighs MORE than I did after I had 3 kids cause she's gained some weight the last 6mo or so.... (but still weighs less than I am now, which is all fat NOT muscle) so I'd be one tired puppy pushing her big hiney around!
I'm gonna have to VETO that idea right from the start. LOL But thanks for the idea.... I appreciate you are trying to be so helpful! :hug:

Maybe DH can do that on the last day we go to DL (but the only day he's there- that Saturday). it would be a breeze for him but it would just about KILL me (probably hurt my bad back. and I don't want my back hurting for weeks! ack!)

[tom31b]

With the overwhelming popularity of our various drink tastings, DCL had to schedule 2 sessions for beer, martini and tequila. I've scheduled everyone as best I can making sure that no one has 2 tastings scheduled on the same day. I also took into account any Palo reservations, but that's only if you posted your Palo plans on the Who's Doing What thread.

At the tasting you will be asked for your room key. The charges (approx. $12-15 per person) will be charged to your room.

All of the tastings are full, so please don't ask to be switched around. If something doesn't work for your schedule, DCL will be offering public tastings. You are welcome to sign up for any of those.

Why is the rum always gone? You'll notice that there are not any rum tastings scheduled. DCL informed us that they were not able to offer a rum tasting. Not sure if there will be a public tasting onboard or not.

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/348473726_GGZu9-X3.jpg (http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/348473726_GGZu9-O.jpg)

[Grandma x3]

Will #14 be the final thread before we sail away? It seems that we chat

more as it's getting closer - shared anxiety and excitement!!!


Okay subscribed --- Ciao!

[rillsung]

Cheryl: Yes, I'm serious about the ironing... DH wants to spend the money on DOTDs instead! We'll have to bring the wrinkle releaser stuff that we have too. Maybe we can do that and not worry about it!

Lisa: You said that irons aren't allowed in the rooms? So we can't even bring our own? Do they actually say that anywhere like "Don't bother to pack your iron" or anything? Do they allow curling irons? Isn't that the same fire hazard?

[FINCANTIERI]

With the overwhelming popularity of our various drink tastings, DCL had to schedule 2 sessions for beer, martini and tequila. I've scheduled everyone as best I can making sure that no one has 2 tastings scheduled on the same day. I also took into account any Palo reservations, but that's only if you posted your Palo plans on the Who's Doing What thread.

At the tasting you will be asked for your room key. The charges (approx. $12-15 per person) will be charged to your room.

All of the tastings are full, so please don't ask to be switched around. If something doesn't work for your schedule, DCL will be offering public tastings. You are welcome to sign up for any of those.

Why is the rum always gone? You'll notice that there are not any rum tastings scheduled. DCL informed us that they were not able to offer a rum tasting. Not sure if there will be a public tasting onboard or not.

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/348473726_GGZu9-X3.jpg (http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/348473726_GGZu9-O.jpg)

What's a TOAL wihout rum?:confused3

[tom31b]

What's a TOAL wihout rum?:confused3

Why is all the rum gone?

[FINCANTIERI]

Why is all the rum gone?

Hide the rum!pirate:

[KSDisneyDad]

With the overwhelming popularity of our various drink tastings, DCL had to schedule 2 sessions for beer, martini and tequila. I've scheduled everyone as best I can making sure that no one has 2 tastings scheduled on the same day. I also took into account any Palo reservations, but that's only if you posted your Palo plans on the Who's Doing What thread.

At the tasting you will be asked for your room key. The charges (approx. $12-15 per person) will be charged to your room.

All of the tastings are full, so please don't ask to be switched around. If something doesn't work for your schedule, DCL will be offering public tastings. You are welcome to sign up for any of those.

Why is the rum always gone? You'll notice that there are not any rum tastings scheduled. DCL informed us that they were not able to offer a rum tasting. Not sure if there will be a public tasting onboard or not.




Bummer about the rum.pirate: ...but thanks to all involved in scheduling these!!!:thanks: :drinking1 :drinking1

[eeyorelvr10]

I disappear for a few minutes and the thread is closed :scratchin I think this calls for ...........















:cake: and :jumping1:

[rillsung]

This came up on the last thread. Our disposable cameras and film is 800 speed. Here is what I found on the TSA website:


Never place undeveloped film in your checked baggage, our security equipment used for screening checked baggage will damage your undeveloped film. Place your film in your carry-on baggage or request a hand inspection. Please note that our carry-on security equipment might also damage certain film if the film passes through more than five times.

If your film cannot be cleared by X-ray inspection, or you desire to have it inspected by hand, you may be required to open the box, canister, or wrapper so our Security Officer can inspect it. We recommend leaving your film in the unopened manufacturer’s packaging.

Our security equipment used for screening checked baggage will damage your undeveloped film. Carry undeveloped film with you to the security checkpoint.
None of the security equipment - neither the machines used for checked baggage nor those used for carry-on baggage - will affect digital camera images or film that has already been processed - slides, videos, photo compact discs or picture memory cards.

General Use Film

You should remove all film from your checked baggage and place it in your carry-on baggage. The X-ray machine that screens your carry-on baggage at the passenger security checkpoint will not affect undeveloped film under ASA/ISO 800.

If the same roll of film is exposed to X-ray inspections more than 5 times before it is developed, it is possible that damage may occur. Protect your film by requesting a hand-inspection for your film if it has already passed through the carry-on baggage X-ray screening equipment more than five times.

Specialty Film

At the passenger security checkpoint, you should remove the following types of film from your carry-on baggage and ask for a hand inspection:

Film with an ASA/ISO 800 or higher
Highly sensitive X-ray, medical or scientific films
Film of any speed which is subjected to X-ray surveillance more than 5 times (the effect of X-ray screening is cumulative)
Film that is or will be underexposed
Film that you intend to 'push process'
Sheet, large format and motion picture film
Tips and Precautions:

To expedite the security process of a hand inspection, you should consider carrying your film in clear canisters, or taking the film out of solid colored canisters and putting it into clear plastic bags.

Consider having your exposed film processed locally before passing through airport security on your return trip.

We recommend that you do not place your film in lead-lined bags since the lead bag will have to be hand-inspected.

You may still consider bringing a lead-lined bag if you are traveling through airports in other countries as their policies may vary. Check with your airline or travel agent for more information on foreign airports.

[eeyorelvr10]

OK so I walked the furr kids and on the way back, Isis the diva, goes to smell something in the grass. Just about freaks - literally jumps 3 ft in the air - and turns in mid-air and runs back - her tail goes completely between her back legs and she starts shaking. It was the freakiest thing. I'm not sure what she smelled but it definitely freaked her out. She about yanked my shoulder out of the socket. It scared me because she was shaking and breathing hard like she just ran a marathon.

Not sure what she smelled as I could not get her to go back. In fact, I had to cross the street and she was about crying to have Chloe come over. Steve took Chloe over to see if she smelled anything and that dog lived up to her reputation - all looks and no brain. She was normal. Remember, Isis was the dog throwing herself at the ground the whole day before the earthquake. I call her my sensitive one. It took about 3 blocks before she was able to walk "normally" and her tail to come out from between her legs. This is what freaked me out the most. This dog's tail is ALWAYS out on walks. But this freaked me. Anyone have any ideas. She's normal now - laying down - she walked for 55 minutes. But I am definitely going to have to watch her tonight to see if she has nightmares. Her poor chest was heaving like someone had beat her and her eyes got that wild look to them - whatever she smelled scared the living daylights out of her.

It would be funny if I hadn't had my left shoulder almost yanked out of me. Of course, had that happened, I would have laughed my behind off.:rotfl2:

[AndyR]

I disappear for a few minutes and the thread is closed :scratchin I think this calls for ...........















:cake: and :jumping1:

We like :cake: :cool1:

Andy

[AndyR]

Yeah, I have successfully beaten PhotoChop into submission and now have batch color correction of underwater phographs fully automated.

Bring on the TOAL, I am ready :cool1:

Andy

[FINCANTIERI]

Yeah, I have successfully beaten PhotoChop into submission and now have batch color correction of underwater phographs fully automated.

Bring on the TOAL, I am ready :cool1:

Andy

I'm not really sure what that means ... but good for you Andy.:thumbsup2

[goofyforlife]

Well she's almost as tall as me (about 3/4 an inch shorter than me) and weighs MORE than I did after I had 3 kids cause she's gained some weight the last 6mo or so.... (but still weighs less than I am now, which is all fat NOT muscle) so I'd be one tired puppy pushing her big hiney around!

yanno BIP.... if her and dd get along...I could push her along... (i need the extra workout and dd would have someone to talk too.)

BTW she might have just yanked the toe (ie like a sprain) i did that two weeks ago and my toe hurt like heck to walk and put weight on it in gym classes but i managed and in about a week or so it got better...

Lisa: You said that irons aren't allowed in the rooms? So we can't even bring our own? Do they actually say that anywhere like "Don't bother to pack your iron" or anything? Do they allow curling irons? Isn't that the same fire hazard?

Yes no irons... Curling irons OK but don't leave plugged in our you'll get a nice letter from guest services...

OK so I walked the furr kids and on the way back, Isis the diva, goes to smell something in the grass. Just about freaks - literally jumps 3 ft in the air

Poor fur-kid...

My baby (yeah all 118 lbs of her) freaks out when i walk her around the block and try to walk past CUJO's yard (i really don't know this pitbulls name but it did almost come over the fence at us a few times then the owners got an invisible fence added as a precaution:rolleyes1 Guess i wasn't the only one he almost ate.). Abby still refuses to pass that yard on that side of the block. She makes me cross the street.

[m&m's mom]

Cheryl: Yes, I'm serious about the ironing... DH wants to spend the money on DOTDs instead! We'll have to bring the wrinkle releaser stuff that we have too. Maybe we can do that and not worry about it!

Lisa: You said that irons aren't allowed in the rooms? So we can't even bring our own? Do they actually say that anywhere like "Don't bother to pack your iron" or anything? Do they allow curling irons? Isn't that the same fire hazard?

:rotfl2: Believe me that has been hashed over a million times. Apparantly they are very serious. Don't worry- the Wrinkle Releaser works well and it should be a relatively small trek to the laundry room.
FYI- It was only $1.75 to have them press a full pleated linen shirt that takes me 15 mins to iron at home so.... if you have a few you might want to pass on one DOTD (or better yet, tell DH that he can have his DOTD but HE has to iron). :rotfl:

[goofyforlife]

On pirate zone we discussed a photoshare...

SO far we have 7 families signed up... (1 had to decline)

If anyone else is interested, it looks like the costs would be around 15-16 bucks for your own cd with as many photos as the photographers can take or you edit in either DL or DW....

I have room for a few more families. (each one added lowers the cost to all involved)

PM me before tomorrow night if interested....

[cruisin'Mike]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/POTC2TrQT049-1.jpg


WHY IS THE RUM ALWAYS GONE??


Bad news - DCL wasn't able to schedule any rum tastings...seems someone misplaced the rum? Where's that darn Captain Swann??

See a few posts on down though for the tasting schedule.

With the overwhelming popularity of our various drink tastings, DCL had to schedule 2 sessions for beer, martini and tequila. I've scheduled everyone as best I can making sure that no one has 2 tastings scheduled on the same day. I also took into account any Palo reservations, but that's only if you posted your Palo plans on the Who's Doing What thread.

At the tasting you will be asked for your room key. The charges (approx. $12-15 per person) will be charged to your room.

All of the tastings are full, so please don't ask to be switched around. If something doesn't work for your schedule, DCL will be offering public tastings. You are welcome to sign up for any of those.

Why is the rum always gone? You'll notice that there are not any rum tastings scheduled. DCL informed us that they were not able to offer a rum tasting. Not sure if there will be a public tasting onboard or not.


Thanks Monica, Laurie, and Tracy for getting this set up!

[M<3'sMickey]

yanno BIP.... if her and dd get along...I could push her along... (i need the extra workout and dd would have someone to talk too.)

BTW she might have just yanked the toe (ie like a sprain) i did that two weeks ago and my toe hurt like heck to walk and put weight on it in gym classes but i managed and in about a week or so it got better...






BibbidyBobbidyBoo----

She could have also just badly bruised it. I had that happen to my middle toe once when a hunk of frozen chopped meat fell out of the freezer on it. I screamed bloody murder, got taken to the ER, had an x-ray, and was told it wasn't broken, just badly bruised. The doc told me to buddy tape it and it would heal on it's own. And I missed a week of gym in school :cool1: . Unfortunately, docs never do much for injured toes.

[rillsung]

Yeah, I have successfully beaten PhotoChop into submission and now have batch color correction of underwater phographs fully automated.

Bring on the TOAL, I am ready :cool1:

Andy

How??

:rotfl2: Believe me that has been hashed over a million times. Apparantly they are very serious. Don't worry- the Wrinkle Releaser works well and it should be a relatively small trek to the laundry room.
FYI- It was only $1.75 to have them press a full pleated linen shirt that takes me 15 mins to iron at home so.... if you have a few you might want to pass on one DOTD (or better yet, tell DH that he can have his DOTD but HE has to iron). :rotfl:

Hehe well I'm not taking anything that requires ironing... DH usually does his own ironing anyway :P


Yes no irons... Curling irons OK but don't leave plugged in our you'll get a nice letter from guest services...


Interesting... Thanks!

[AndyR]

I'm not really sure what that means ... but good for you Andy.:thumbsup2

When you take an underwater photograph, they usually come out all blue and washed out as the red light component gets absorbed once you get down more that 5 feet.

There's a 14 step process in Photoshop which fixes the colors back to what they should be.

Before:
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5844/pa120215640x480ca7.jpg
After:
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4057/pa120215640x480hn8.jpg

But doing this by hand for every phograph is time consuming. So PS can remember the sequence of commands used to fix the photos, then replay them for each pic you want done. You can then then have PS run this remembered sequence on a whole folder of pics, saving a whole bunch of time for DIS :)

Andy

[M<3'sMickey]

Yes no irons... Curling irons OK but don't leave plugged in our you'll get a nice letter from guest services...





And hairstraighteners (or flatirons, if you prefer) are OK too!

[KSDisneyDad]

I disappear for a few minutes and the thread is closed :scratchin I think this calls for ...........
:cake: and :jumping1:

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!

[AndyR]

How??


I took the list of actions to be performed from here, made a Photoshop 'Action' out of it, and then used 'Batch' to automate.

http://www.divester.com/2005/03/08/how-to-editing-underwater-photos-with-adobe-photoshop/

Andy

[4fosterkids]

I can't remember who was asking about the guitar hero mickey ears magnet on thread 13.
If you still need it, pm me. I saved it

[dahuffy]

:rotfl2: Believe me that has been hashed over a million times. Apparantly they are very serious. Don't worry- the Wrinkle Releaser works well and it should be a relatively small trek to the laundry room.

I can't find that stuff here either!!! :headache:

[M<3'sMickey]

I can't find that stuff here either!!! :headache:

The Wrinkle Releaser?

[pyramid2000]

Took me a minute to figure out why there were no quote buttons on the other thread...:rolleyes:

[dahuffy]

The Wrinkle Releaser?Yeah

[M<3'sMickey]

Yeah

I got it at Target. I don't know if you have a Target by you or not though. Maybe WalMart if you have that or maybe your food store?

[captaincrash]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/got2travel/POTC2TrQT049-1.jpg


WHY IS THE RUM ALWAYS GONE??


Bad news - DCL wasn't able to schedule any rum tastings...seems someone misplaced the rum? Where's that darn Captain Swann??

See a few posts on down though for the tasting schedule.

Hide the rum!pirate:

Why is all the rum gone?

What's a TOAL wihout rum?:confused3

Bummer about the rum.pirate: ...but thanks to all involved in scheduling these!!!:thanks: :drinking1 :drinking1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/raibeart/BLOG/drink_rum.gif

[eeyorelvr10]

Poor fur-kid...

My baby (yeah all 118 lbs of her) freaks out when i walk her around the block and try to walk past CUJO's yard (i really don't know this pitbulls name but it did almost come over the fence at us a few times then the owners got an invisible fence added as a precaution:rolleyes1 Guess i wasn't the only one he almost ate.). Abby still refuses to pass that yard on that side of the block. She makes me cross the street.

Somehow - I totally see that in my brain. I don't mess with dogs anymore. Isis has bitten 2 little dogs but they came charging at her and mine were on the leash - their's weren't. The second one I told the girl to pick her dog up or Isis would lounge at her - she didn't, mine did and the dog still came back for more. I think its a size issue. ;)

Other than that - she (Isis) totally leaves other dogs alone. On walks she's got other things to smell.


As for dogs, my son Andrew was mauled by a German Shepard at age of 9. Got quite a few hundred stitches and quite a nice settlement out of it. Now if I can only get him to understand that settlements don't last forever. :rotfl2:


When you take an underwater photograph, they usually come out all blue and washed out as the red light component gets absorbed once you get down more that 5 feet.

There's a 14 step process in Photoshop which fixes the colors back to what they should be.

Before:
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5844/pa120215640x480ca7.jpg
After:
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4057/pa120215640x480hn8.jpg

But doing this by hand for every phograph is time consuming. So PS can remember the sequence of commands used to fix the photos, then replay them for each pic you want done. You can then then have PS run this remembered sequence on a whole folder of pics, saving a whole bunch of time for DIS :)

Andy

Well, that was crystal clear! :rotfl:

(show-off) :rotfl2:

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!


Oh Poor June - ::yes:: please tell her to stay off the bike - we want her on here! Stay well June! :flower3: and some pixiedust: wont hurt either. :tink:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I can't believe that we only have a week to go!

Moving out early tomorrow..DD has to serve at Mass at 8 and then we are off to meet Chrissie and Brendan for a trip to Hollywood. I will take pictures! (hopfully I remember the camera..it's already in the packing pile)

We have a birthday party tomorrow nite and then home. DD is grouchy..had school for 6 days in a row (have to start working on next weeks with all the craziness going on) She is still up but I am telling her that she has to get some sleep!

[lotsofboys]

Quote:
Originally Posted by got2travel http://www.disboards.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26812795#post26812795)
I think the irons are in the laundry rooms. Don't remember one actually in my cabin. But I just sent my stuff out to be pressed, it's a vacation after all.

We just asked 'Cabin Dude' to bring one when needed.

Andy



Okay, it's late and I'm sure I missed the joke trying to read fast enough through the end of #13 to get to this new thread, but are you serious? The room steward will bring an iron? I have never asked and never heard of that.


Michelle

[lotsofboys]

Originally Posted by rillsung http://www.disboards.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26811029#post26811029)

There are irons in the rooms, right? Just making sure we don't have to pack one!
Noppers but they supposedly are in the laundry rooms. Since it is so inexpensive I washed my own clothes and sent them out to be pressed. They did a GREAT job. I am bringing a lot of linen so I am doing that again.



That is one of the things I allow myself as well. For about $20 ALL the ironing is done for the entire trip. I could spend an hour just ironing the button down shirts for four boys for formal night, not my idea of vacation: send it all out as soon as you unpack it and it will be back the next day.



Michelle

[AndyR]

Okay, it's late and I'm sure I missed the joke trying to read fast enough through the end of #13 to get to this new thread, but are you serious? The room steward will bring an iron? I have never asked and never heard of that.


Michelle

I just checked with DW, she says yes. But maybe we're both having memory problems ;)

Andy

[M<3'sMickey]

What do you guys think of this? It's one of the door signs that I made....

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Melissa1085/Presentation2-1.png

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Just talked to Chrissie..they have arrived safe and sound at Hojo's

[lotsofboys]

What do you guys think of this? It's one of the door signs that I made....

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Melissa1085/Presentation2-1.png


Oh my! Too cute!!

[lotsofboys]

I just checked with DW, she says yes. But maybe we're both having memory problems ;)

Andy


Thanks, that is something I will have to check out this cruise. There is always something last minute that needs to be ironed :thumbsup2


Michelle

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!

Because of your stories the last couple of weeks along with Johanna's spill I have actually been afraid of biking this last week. May give it a try Thursday or Friday but I might be with June and just stay home. :scared1:



Thank you Tracy, Monica and Laurie for setting up the tasting.
:worship:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Good Morning

Have a Good Sunday

Next Sunday is

Cruise day

One week to go!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Michelle2]

Things have been so crazy around here getting ready to leave early Tuesday morning, so I have not had much of a chance to be online. Finishing up last minute errands, and rounding things up, etc.

I have been so sleep deprived, what a great way to start off a vacation, eh?
We will be doing all the packing and most of the laundry (so we can pack) done tomorrow.

Talk to everyone soon!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Things have been so crazy around here getting ready to leave early Tuesday morning, so I have not had much of a chance to be online. Finishing up last minute errands, and rounding things up, etc.

I have been so sleep deprived, what a great way to start off a vacation, eh?
We will be doing all the packing and most of the laundry (so we can pack) done tomorrow.

Talk to everyone soon!

Tell me about this ''packing'' I am supposed to be doing, i have missed that bit out and off in a day or so?:cool1:

[M<3'sMickey]

Tell me about this ''packing'' I am supposed to be doing, i have missed that bit out and off in a day or so?:cool1:

Don't worry....you're not alone. All my clothes are folded....and shoved in an Old Navy shopping bag. I'm ready to go???

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

yanno BIP.... if her and dd get along...I could push her along... (i need the extra workout and dd would have someone to talk too.)

BTW she might have just yanked the toe (ie like a sprain) i did that two weeks ago and my toe hurt like heck to walk and put weight on it in gym classes but i managed and in about a week or so it got better...



Oh i couldn't ask you to do that- but I'd love to meet up with you all!
When are you going to DL and what days do you plan to be there? Where are you staying at? Details, I need details! LOL I'm gonna be missing some ADULT interaction next week- let me tell you... must..... find.......adult...... to..... talk.......to. Either I meet up with you or someone else- or I'm gonna be driving other adults nuts in the lines- just talking away with them like I know them or something. :lmao:

BibbidyBobbidyBoo----

She could have also just badly bruised it. I had that happen to my middle toe once when a hunk of frozen chopped meat fell out of the freezer on it. I screamed bloody murder, got taken to the ER, had an x-ray, and was told it wasn't broken, just badly bruised. The doc told me to buddy tape it and it would heal on it's own. And I missed a week of gym in school :cool1: . Unfortunately, docs never do much for injured toes.
I wonder if she just badly bruised it. Isn't it odd for it to look so horrible in color and hurt -but not swell up? It's odd, no? I mean I can stub (do you guys know that word or is it regional? LOL) my toe and have it swell up without the color and not hurting a short time later- but she hurts it like this and it's all funky colored and hurts real bad but not swollen? weird......

I figured dr wouldn't do anything, which is why I didn't brave our local hospitals ER cause we could sit there all night and all day (and possibly the next night- I wish I was kidding) just for them to do nothing. WHY my kids always always always get hurt on Friday nights is beyond me. I think they are doing it on purpose! Oh dr's office is closed? time to get hurt!
:mad:


When you take an underwater photograph, they usually come out all blue and washed out as the red light component gets absorbed once you get down more that 5 feet.

There's a 14 step process in Photoshop which fixes the colors back to what they should be.

Before:
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5844/pa120215640x480ca7.jpg
After:
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4057/pa120215640x480hn8.jpg

But doing this by hand for every phograph is time consuming. So PS can remember the sequence of commands used to fix the photos, then replay them for each pic you want done. You can then then have PS run this remembered sequence on a whole folder of pics, saving a whole bunch of time for DIS :)

Andy
Wow, that's amazing!

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!
:scared1: Uh, I think I concur with June on that decision!

What do you guys think of this? It's one of the door signs that I made....

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Melissa1085/Presentation2-1.png
Very cute!

Just talked to Chrissie..they have arrived safe and sound at Hojo's
Next time you talk to her- tell her to be sure to leave the lights on- we're arriving late Monday night! :rotfl:

[M<3'sMickey]

I wonder if she just badly bruised it. Isn't it odd for it to look so horrible in color and hurt -but not swell up? It's odd, no? I mean I can stub (do you guys know that word or is it regional? LOL) my toe and have it swell up without the color and not hurting a short time later- but she hurts it like this and it's all funky colored and hurts real bad but not swollen? weird......

I figured dr wouldn't do anything, which is why I didn't brave our local hospitals ER cause we could sit there all night and all day (and possibly the next night- I wish I was kidding) just for them to do nothing. WHY my kids always always always get hurt on Friday nights is beyond me. I think they are doing it on purpose! Oh dr's office is closed? time to get hurt!
:mad:






I don't remember my toe swelling at all when it happened. Also, I've stubbed my toe bad and my foot black and blued, not even my toe. Go figure. And I think I may be as accident prone as your kids! I figure I better bubble wrap myself this next week; God only know what will happen to me! I haven't fallen in about a year, so I'm due! :lmao:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Don't worry....you're not alone. All my clothes are folded....and shoved in an Old Navy shopping bag. I'm ready to go???

At this time thats about 100% more effort than me.

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I don't remember my toe swelling at all when it happened. Also, I've stubbed my toe bad and my foot black and blued, not even my toe. Go figure. And I think I may be as accident prone as your kids! I figure I better bubble wrap myself this next week; God only know what will happen to me! I haven't fallen in about a year, so I'm due! :lmao:
oH NO- DON'T SAY THAT!
:lmao:

At this time thats about 100% more effort than me.

You better get a move on! When are you leaving? straight shot to the port for the cruise? Or are you coming in early to have some time at DL?

[Andrew DEREK UK]

oH NO- DON'T SAY THAT!
:lmao:



You better get a move on! When are you leaving? straight shot to the port for the cruise? Or are you coming in early to have some time at DL?

Leave Tuesday for Airport, Wednesday am flight then Disneyland for 4 nights.

So at least another 48 hours to go to start the packing.:rotfl2:

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Leave Tuesday for Airport, Wednesday am flight then Disneyland for 4 nights.

So at least another 48 hours to go to start the packing.:rotfl2:
WELL get a move on! You're not leaving much later than us and we're packed. (well except for a few things we're still USING and can't pack yet- like hair flat iron, camera, etc.)

Get on it! LOL

[LITTLEKID58]

:surfweb:

GM pirate:

Presently 74 going up to 93 here today in Central Florida.. :goodvibes

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

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all we have missed

5 days to TOAL 3 more business days

Have a great Sunday

[mjy]

Good Morning


Have a Good Sunday

Next Sunday is

Cruise day


One week to go
!


:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


I'm not going to make it to my flight on Wednesday morning. I'm just too excited. I'm thinking that I'll just start walking today! :cool1:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I'm not going to make it to my flight on Wednesday morning. I'm just too excited. I'm thinking that I'll just start walking today! :cool1:

Get going then!!!:lmao:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

WELL get a move on! You're not leaving much later than us and we're packed. (well except for a few things we're still USING and can't pack yet- like hair flat iron, camera, etc.)

Get on it! LOL

Well I have found the suitcases

[MrsScooby]

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!

Christopher,
We plan to go for a bike ride on Castaway Cay. June (and anyone else) is welcome to join us:thumbsup2
No suburbans, no streams, no dogs--just a flat path..should be safe;)
I think Roger and family was considering this also.
Should be fun:goodvibes

[MrsScooby]

What do you guys think of this? It's one of the door signs that I made....

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Melissa1085/Presentation2-1.png

Very cool:thumbsup2 :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
My DS14 and I were struggling with door signs last night. Forgot how to do them:rolleyes:

We managed to put some together, but none as nice as yours:worship:

[AndyR]

I'm not going to make it to my flight on Wednesday morning. I'm just too excited. I'm thinking that I'll just start walking today! :cool1:

I know how you feel and we don't leave until Saturday. For some reason I woke up @ 4am today........can we go now please.

Andy

[Pluto,]

well i have a lot to do today. leave tomorrow morning.glad we are off thread number 13. now i have notice this is my 1300 post if i would of known that i would of left it at 1299 until i got home in sep. can i get to 1400 before i leave tomorrow morning,no i have a lot to do.

[Joy2theWorld]

Anyone have any recommendations for a small video camera? I was in Best Buy yesterday and a little overwhelmed with the choices. I didn't know if the mini dvd ones were better, the ones with the built in hard drive or the ones with the sd cards. I'm considering this purchase instead of a new camera.
Thanks!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

well i have a lot to do today. leave tomorrow morning.glad we are off thread number 13. now i have notice this is my 1300 post if i would of known that i would of left it at 1299 until i got home in sep. can i get to 1400 before i leave tomorrow morning,no i have a lot to do.

Congrats on 1300! Have a good flight.

[disneyjunkie]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

[Andrew DEREK UK]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

I am so sorry, please accept my condolences.

[Pluto,]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

so very sorry

[RobNJ]

Tanya, So sorry to hear of your loss.

[pyramid2000]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of you.:grouphug:

[winotracy]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

Love ya Tanya

Tanya,

I'm so sorry to hear this. :hug:

Tracy

[tigger24]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.

[captaincrash]

What do you guys think of this? It's one of the door signs that I made....

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Melissa1085/Presentation2-1.png

Wow.... what a beautifully creative sign! My door signs will have nothing as creative... ! By the looks of it - you'll be changing your door signs as we progress?

Anyone have any recommendations for a small video camera? I was in Best Buy yesterday and a little overwhelmed with the choices. I didn't know if the mini dvd ones were better, the ones with the built in hard drive or the ones with the sd cards. I'm considering this purchase instead of a new camera.
Thanks!

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Warning.... L-O-N-G story comin'....

I recently bought a fairly basic Sony Mini-DVD camcorder (sony dcr-dvd108) with a cynical attitude ... I held that video footage had marginal utility to us - especially given that I concentrate on digital STILL photography ... which is why I took the lowest possible cost approach to this ... and I finally found it on clearance for a pittance at BEST BUY ... however it was missing it's battery, charger and the minor accessories.

You see, for years I've shot only still images and movie clips off the little digicams (80,000 shot in the past 8 years) ... and in recent months my DSS (Dear Sweet Spouse) has been grumbling about how we have NO high resolution movie clips or footage of the kids in recent years. My reply was ... well, we've HAD camcorders however, when each camera eventually broke - we ended up with a collection of tapes (VHS, mini-VHS, and now we had dozens of these miniature Hi-8 sized tapes if I'm not mistaken - all UNVIEWABLE without my original camera working. Now, I've got to PAY someone something like $25 to convert each to DVD... or I have to FIND someone with a working camera in each tape size so I can somehow PLAY each tape to somehow TRANSFER each to a current viewable format ... like DVD. This would cost a mint (money and or time) to convert several dozen tapes with a resultant total cost that is simply insulting IMO ... which raises the question ... that the NEXT camcorder had better output to a versetile format that might side step the long-term viewability issue.

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Well, we simplisticly settled upon the idea that a DVD burning camcorder seems to have the greatest utility now - as I had no great love for the idea of a 20GB hard drive camcorder outputting through firewire (for which I have NO port on my computers!). I could just see it now... I'd have to buy new higher powered computers plus ... in short order I'd have a 1 terabyte deep storage drive with 49 folders of 20GB size (980GB of the 1000GB capacity occupied).... covering just 49 occassions which I had filmed to capacity on the camcorder and I'd be rubbing the tip of chin in bemused reflection - now that I NEED another storage drive ... should I now buy that new cheaper 2 or pricey 5+ TB drive! Arrrgh! The storage capacity requirements with those things left me rejecting the idea out of hand without much reflection! This is in spite of the sales man commenting "Oh, but you'll discard all the footage you don't want pretty easily - so the final files sizes won't be that large".... OK... fine for HIM to say so... but I have video tapes which I've NEVER reviewed.... but instead I stored them for later viewing - not fully realizing they would become old old memories for maybe someone else once the original camcorder broke - which they all eventually did. SO ... many / mosty of my video footage would ultimately be UNEDITED - most likely.

SO .... we choose DVDRW in spite of the formats' annoying limitations. I've bought 50 discs off ebay and ended up spending (vaguely recalled) $17 for 50 discs... rated for 30 minutes however I tend to get only 19-24 minutes capacity as reported by the camera. I think Sony has designed in niggly defenses against folks like me using NON-sony DVD media and batteries. Which is smart of them - but annoying to a huge extent. It smacks of the tactics they employed when they started selling music CDs with INTENSE encryption... and anti-sharing self loading software - designed to shut down those creative pirates who were ripping music to their computers to share.... that is to share among MORE than their 2 or 3 personal MP3 devices... rather these few pirates were retransmitting the files among 100s if not 1000s of others ... often for FREE.

SO ... given the Sony DVD media is far more expensive... I still would choose again to go generic - as even with the reduced capacity rating I save tons. As for the battery incompatibility - I've found a go-around with the generic manfg supplied auxillary power supply cable (see image below). The cable itself is a bit of an annoyance ... but I bought a battery for $8 and another for $20 INSTEAD of buying the Sony branded battery for $90 with thier slightly lower power rating!. So yeah... this alone saved me $150... which is about what I paid for the camera. By my reckoning I saved near $350 with my clearance camera + 2 generic bateries ... and I saved another $150 with my generic DVDRW media. The Sony DVDR seem to sell cheapest on PRICE GRABBER for $17 on a 5 pack of Sony discs.... and I paid $17 for 50 TDK discs. Thats' approximately 10x the number of discs for the same price... or $170 of Sony disks for $17... saving $153.... and I just rounded it down for simplicity. http://cameras.pricegrabber.com/camcorder-video-media/m/18382095/

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All told ... the way I approached this... I got the Camera, 2 hi-cap bateries, the charger + 50 discs of media with an average of 70-75% of rated capacity for $500 (not counting $40 sales tax saved!) less than if I bought brand new / factory sealed / all branded Sony stuff. This amounts to 71.4% savings.... mostly magnified with my 90% media savings. Which IMO is most important ... as I intend to buy MORE media once I burn throgh these first 50 discs. Of whcih I am now upon my 9th disc. One was already damaged - and rendered unreadable thorugh an accident while it was "finalizng" and vulnerable.

I am pleased to say, the most interesting DVD disc I've shot so far was recent the dental appointment of my daughters TOOTH extraction... something I dare NOT show her until shes' much older! We stored this DVD with the actual tooth extracted - and given over by the "tooth fairy"!!! This alone makes having had the DVD camcorder ... priceless. Of course, without the camcorder I would have shot lower resolution digicam footage at 340x240 ... or maybe VGA (640x480).

So would I recommend another "basic" DVD camcorder? For MY level of sophistication - and for my simple-minded approach - this is perfectly acceptable. Would I buy new? Well... yes. Knowing what I know now... buying new would be just fine .... however, I would take the savings with media that's 90% less costly and only suffers a SONY induced 25% reduction in recording capacity.

Then again... maybe there is NO reduction in capacity... MAYBE I can shoot in a lower quality mode and gain the full 30 minutes of recording time??? I vaguely recall seeing a couple options for image quality inthe menus... but I'm not sure because I'm the kind of guy who rarely reads the manual. It's more fun for me to experiment for a few weeks or months BEFORE I break down and read the manual to look up doing something I couldn't otherwise figure out! < wink >

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well i have a lot to do today. leave tomorrow morning.glad we are off thread number 13. now i have notice this is my 1300 post if i would of known that i would of left it at 1299 until i got home in sep. can i get to 1400 before i leave tomorrow morning,no i have a lot to do.

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[mtt-swd]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

So sorry for your loss.

[captaincrash]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.

Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

OMG...

May I offer our heart-felt sympathy and condolances Tanya...

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[DisneyMom13]

OK so I walked the furr kids and on the way back, Isis the diva, goes to smell something in the grass. Just about freaks - literally jumps 3 ft in the air - and turns in mid-air and runs back - her tail goes completely between her back legs and she starts shaking. It was the freakiest thing. I'm not sure what she smelled but it definitely freaked her out. She about yanked my shoulder out of the socket. It scared me because she was shaking and breathing hard like she just ran a marathon.

Not sure what she smelled as I could not get her to go back. In fact, I had to cross the street and she was about crying to have Chloe come over. Steve took Chloe over to see if she smelled anything and that dog lived up to her reputation - all looks and no brain. She was normal. Remember, Isis was the dog throwing herself at the ground the whole day before the earthquake. I call her my sensitive one. It took about 3 blocks before she was able to walk "normally" and her tail to come out from between her legs. This is what freaked me out the most. This dog's tail is ALWAYS out on walks. But this freaked me. Anyone have any ideas. She's normal now - laying down - she walked for 55 minutes. But I am definitely going to have to watch her tonight to see if she has nightmares. Her poor chest was heaving like someone had beat her and her eyes got that wild look to them - whatever she smelled scared the living daylights out of her.

It would be funny if I hadn't had my left shoulder almost yanked out of me. Of course, had that happened, I would have laughed my behind off.:rotfl2:


Laura,

Our dog (just about a year old now) Bleu freaks out when she sees bicycles or baby carriages. She is a lab mix and only weighs about 44 lbs, but she will practically drag me home if she encounters one of those. Thank God she doesn't weigh more!

Debi

[lauritagoddess]

Well I have found the suitcases

Then you're doing better than me, I'm still waiting for one to be delivered. I pulled them out last weekend and realized that a seam had split on on the wheeled duffle. I ordered a new one from Eddie Bauer and I'm keeping my fx that it will be delivered tomorrow. We aren't leaving until Saturday morning though, so I have some frantic evenings after work this week to get the packing done.

And DS's fever from Friday is gone, but has turned into a full-blown cold instead. I'm soooo glad that this is happening this week and not next week. Although I have this sinking feeling that he'll be fine next Sunday while I'll be boarding the ship with a whopper of a cold.

[DisneyMom13]

Somehow - I totally see that in my brain. I don't mess with dogs anymore. Isis has bitten 2 little dogs but they came charging at her and mine were on the leash - their's weren't. The second one I told the girl to pick her dog up or Isis would lounge at her - she didn't, mine did and the dog still came back for more. I think its a size issue. ;)

Other than that - she (Isis) totally leaves other dogs alone. On walks she's got other things to smell.


As for dogs, my son Andrew was mauled by a German Shepard at age of 9. Got quite a few hundred stitches and quite a nice settlement out of it. Now if I can only get him to understand that settlements don't last forever. :rotfl2:




Well, that was crystal clear! :rotfl:

(show-off) :rotfl2:




Oh Poor June - ::yes:: please tell her to stay off the bike - we want her on here! Stay well June! :flower3: and some pixiedust: wont hurt either. :tink:


OMG Laura, I was bitten by a German Shepard when I was 7 years old. He took half my lip and I had to have very painful reconstructive surgery for many years as a child. It really stunk growing up because kids can be very cruel and I was called "scarface" for many years of my life. It was very tough. I am now 48 and still have the scar on my face. It has always been hard for me to talk about it and most people I know, I don't tell that to until I know them very well or if they ask (and most people don't). I hope your son Andrew was okay from it. I can understand what he went through.

I am also very wary around dogs. It is kind of ironic that our beloved dog, Chivas who we put to sleep last September, and was our first dog as a family, was a German Shepard mix. She was the kindest, most loving dog in the world.

Debi

[mtt-swd]

There is no way I will catch up with the last 2 threads. I've only read a small portion of each.
Although, I am caught up with this thread. For how long, I have no idea. Still have a lot to do. I took DS out school (clothes) shopping yesterday, why is it when some boys become ST, they are almost as bad as some girls are in what type of clothes they get? Still have more shopping to do for school. I did happen to buy him another pair of dress pants and a couple of dress shirts. DH went and bought a suit finally, he's always had some dress pants and shirts but never a jacket (except for fire co uniform). I need to get the suitcases out and start to pack away the things we don't need yet. I am the one who does all of the packing as I can not trust what DS will bring. and DH always seems to forget something.
I also have things set up for MIL while we are gone. I just need to get things set up for work while we are away.

Prayers and pixiedust: to all that need it
:thanks: to all that arranged things we will be doing
:bday: and Happy Anniversary to all I've missed over the last few threads.
:welcome: to all newcomers.
1 more week for the TOAL party:
Okay, I need to go now. Bye, will see everyone in a week.

[Diznyfan68]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

I'm so sorry for your loss. We'll miss you.

[DisneyMom13]

:thumbsup2 What do you guys think of this? It's one of the door signs that I made....

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[KSDisneyDad]

Christopher,
We plan to go for a bike ride on Castaway Cay. June (and anyone else) is welcome to join us:thumbsup2
No suburbans, no streams, no dogs--just a flat path..should be safe;)
I think Roger and family was considering this also.
Should be fun:goodvibes

That sounds like fun. I had already thought of having the entire family do a bike ride at Castaway Cay. We've not done this before and I would like to see the observation tower and the rest of the island.

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

So sorry Tanya. :grouphug:

[DisneyMom13]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

Tanya,
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss, and that you won't be joining us. I am crying right now for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Debi

[Diznyfan68]

Full fledged panic mode seems to have set in. I'm sleeping even less then usual - yesterday I was up at 5:15, today I was up at 6:30 then for good at 7:45 - I normally sleep until at least 9 on Sundays!

Today I'll be reworking the packing that I already did plus finishing the rest of it. Printing the last of the magnets, getting together all the toiletries and various med's purchased and packed, books together and packed, carry-on for me packed (except for the laptop!) and DS's backpack packed up. DH got all the camera stuff packed up on Thursday - one whole carry-on size suitcase with cameras, video cameras, DVD's to burn pictures to, power strip and lord only knows what all else!

THis will be the 2nd time I'm repacking these suitcases, which is probably a good thing as I keep deciding to not take stuff because I just know that I won't wear it. I had a packing list all laid out and yet I haven't followed it for myself at all!

Tea is done and anisette toast is finished - best get my rear in gear. Have a great day all!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya


I am so sorry for your loss! :hug:

We will miss you on the trip...my condolances to you and your family. You will be in my prayers.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Then you're doing better than me, I'm still waiting for one to be delivered. I pulled them out last weekend and realized that a seam had split on on the wheeled duffle. I ordered a new one from Eddie Bauer and I'm keeping my fx that it will be delivered tomorrow. We aren't leaving until Saturday morning though, so I have some frantic evenings after work this week to get the packing done.

And DS's fever from Friday is gone, but has turned into a full-blown cold instead. I'm soooo glad that this is happening this week and not next week. Although I have this sinking feeling that he'll be fine next Sunday while I'll be boarding the ship with a whopper of a cold.

In front of me is four large empty suitcase's, I was hoping if I look at them long enough, and think of the cruise, they will fill themselves of the clothes I wish to take, but the Suitcase Fairy seems to be on strike.

[junesgoofy]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

So sorry to hear about this. I went through this three years ago with my dad. He was only 55 and had brain cancer. It was and still is terribly painful. I will pray for peace for you. Take care.:hug:

[tiggrbaby]

Prayers for you and your family!
If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

[jship210]

OK so I walked the furr kids and on the way back, Isis the diva, goes to smell something in the grass. Just about freaks - literally jumps 3 ft in the air - and turns in mid-air and runs back - her tail goes completely between her back legs and she starts shaking. It was the freakiest thing. I'm not sure what she smelled but it definitely freaked her out. She about yanked my shoulder out of the socket. It scared me because she was shaking and breathing hard like she just ran a marathon.

Not sure what she smelled as I could not get her to go back. In fact, I had to cross the street and she was about crying to have Chloe come over. Steve took Chloe over to see if she smelled anything and that dog lived up to her reputation - all looks and no brain. She was normal. Remember, Isis was the dog throwing herself at the ground the whole day before the earthquake. I call her my sensitive one. It took about 3 blocks before she was able to walk "normally" and her tail to come out from between her legs. This is what freaked me out the most. This dog's tail is ALWAYS out on walks. But this freaked me. Anyone have any ideas. She's normal now - laying down - she walked for 55 minutes. But I am definitely going to have to watch her tonight to see if she has nightmares. Her poor chest was heaving like someone had beat her and her eyes got that wild look to them - whatever she smelled scared the living daylights out of her.

It would be funny if I hadn't had my left shoulder almost yanked out of me. Of course, had that happened, I would have laughed my behind off.:rotfl2:

Bad Pee-Mail :laughing:

[mjy]

Oh, my . . . these door magnets are rather easy to create, aren't they?

God help me. I'm going to have to make a few.

I also found out how to do names and made one for my door as well.

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[junesgoofy]

And DS's fever from Friday is gone, but has turned into a full-blown cold instead. I'm soooo glad that this is happening this week and not next week. Although I have this sinking feeling that he'll be fine next Sunday while I'll be boarding the ship with a whopper of a cold.

Better you than him right? I am always (well almost always) glad when I am the one sick and not my kids because they make you feel like you are sick also even when you are not.:rotfl2: :confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Take care and rest.:lmao: :rotfl: :laughing:

[Joy2theWorld]

Tanya,
I am sorry for your loss.

Crash,
Thank you for the very detailed post!! I am considering going to a mac computer in the not so distant future and I am not sure if I could edit movies and such as easily with the little dvds. However, for some reason I feel more secure with that kind of media. Hard drives and sd cards can crash or get erased easily, right? :) The way I make decisions, I am not sure I can make this one by Friday...

[mjy]

Bad Pee-Mail :laughing:

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[mjy]

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

You will be missed on the cruise. But know that you will be remembered by lots of us in our thougts and prayers as well.

I also wanted to send you a PM but it was refused because your mail box is full.

If I may be a bit personal, so that I can remember him in my prayers and Masses, would you PM me and let me know his name. Also, where his funeral/burial will be? Sorry, again, for your loss.

[captaincrash]

OK so I walked the furr kids and on the way back, Isis the diva, goes to smell something in the grass. Just about freaks - literally jumps 3 ft in the air - and turns in mid-air and runs back - her tail goes completely between her back legs and she starts shaking. It was the freakiest thing. I'm not sure what she smelled but it definitely freaked her out. She about yanked my shoulder out of the socket. It scared me because she was shaking and breathing hard like she just ran a marathon.

Not sure what she smelled as I could not get her to go back. In fact, I had to cross the street and she was about crying to have Chloe come over. Steve took Chloe over to see if she smelled anything and that dog lived up to her reputation - all looks and no brain. She was normal. Remember, Isis was the dog throwing herself at the ground the whole day before the earthquake. I call her my sensitive one. It took about 3 blocks before she was able to walk "normally" and her tail to come out from between her legs. This is what freaked me out the most. This dog's tail is ALWAYS out on walks. But this freaked me. Anyone have any ideas. She's normal now - laying down - she walked for 55 minutes. But I am definitely going to have to watch her tonight to see if she has nightmares. Her poor chest was heaving like someone had beat her and her eyes got that wild look to them - whatever she smelled scared the living daylights out of her.

It would be funny if I hadn't had my left shoulder almost yanked out of me. Of course, had that happened, I would have laughed my behind off.:rotfl2:

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or

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510ZZTVV7VL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[goofyforlife]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.
If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.



So sorry to hear of your loss... I can't imagine what you're going through right now.

Many hugs all around to your family... (it's been a rough year for you guys)

LT your pm box is full....

I could really use the passes though if still available....

~K

[goofyforlife]

Oh, my . . . these door magnets are rather easy to create, aren't they?

God help me. I'm going to have to make a few.

I also found out how to do names and made one for my door as well.

http://dvcdisneyandme.com/michael.gif

oh do share......

Shouldn't you be at a service right now or something?

~K

[captaincrash]

http://dvcdisneyandme.com/confucius.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q30/gefferson/peeing.gif

[pyramid2000]

http://dvcdisneyandme.com/confucius.jpg

OMG!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[dahuffy]

I got it at Target. I don't know if you have a Target by you or not though. Maybe WalMart if you have that or maybe your food store?

We have all of the above and haven't seen it anywhere. Maybe I just live in the wrong part of town! :confused3

[bellelinus]

LaTanya, I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss, and that you and Tyreak will not be on this cruise . . . we will have to get together in September, OK? Love to you.

Hi everyone, I'm checking in from Huntington Beach, CA -- the flight was super smooth yesterday and we actually got in about half an hour early. All the luggage arrived, and we took a taxi to the Hyatt here to relax at the beach until we switch to DL on Tuesday. Hope all of you are well and see you this time next week!

[goofyforlife]

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick:

She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!

Because of your stories the last couple of weeks along with Johanna's spill I have actually been afraid of biking this last week.

See and you people laugh at me for going to spinning class .... Much safer IMHO...

BTW If anyone wants to join me on-board...let me know and i will bring my spare gel-seat...It'll save your Add....:laughing:

Took me a minute to figure out why there were no quote buttons on the other thread...:rolleyes:

:lmao: been there done that....

Oh i couldn't ask you to do that- but I'd love to meet up with you all!
When are you going to DL and what days do you plan to be there? Where are you staying at?

We'll be shacked up at the Hojo from Thursday afternoon.

Trying to swing DL for three days...That way we can go at a slower pace...

:headache: :headache: :headache:

DD has had some bouts with what may be either heat induced or exercise induced asthma.... SO now i'm worried about draggin her around so much.

Hey we could leave our dd's on a park bench together...

Well I have found the suitcases

Well now i feel better.... Mine have been out for three days now...

[dahuffy]

When you take an underwater photograph, they usually come out all blue and washed out as the red light component gets absorbed once you get down more that 5 feet.

There's a 14 step process in Photoshop which fixes the colors back to what they should be.

Before:
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5844/pa120215640x480ca7.jpg
After:
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4057/pa120215640x480hn8.jpg

But doing this by hand for every phograph is time consuming. So PS can remember the sequence of commands used to fix the photos, then replay them for each pic you want done. You can then then have PS run this remembered sequence on a whole folder of pics, saving a whole bunch of time for DIS :)

Andy

I have a great idea Andy....I'll just send you my pictures and you can fix them for me!! :laughing:

[renegade7]

Christopher,
We plan to go for a bike ride on Castaway Cay. June (and anyone else) is welcome to join us:thumbsup2
No suburbans, no streams, no dogs--just a flat path..should be safe;)
I think Roger and family was considering this also.
Should be fun:goodvibes

That is on my list to do as well on Castaway between my stingray adventure and my massage.

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

OMG Condolences and a prayer said for you. Yes that is always why I get the insurance, because you just never know what is going to happen. Thankfully have not had to use it yet. :grouphug:

[dahuffy]

What do you guys think of this? It's one of the door signs that I made....

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Melissa1085/Presentation2-1.png

Cute!!!!!

[dahuffy]

Don't worry....you're not alone. All my clothes are folded....and shoved in an Old Navy shopping bag. I'm ready to go???

I like your choice of luggage....very thrifty!! :rotfl:

[JoiseyMom]

I can't remember who was asking about the guitar hero mickey ears magnet on thread 13.
If you still need it, pm me. I saved it

Thanks, it was me, but dahuffy pm'd it to me already. Thanks guys!!

[m&m's mom]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

Ohh! I am so sorry, for the loss of your Father and that you will not be on the trip. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I just bought insurance 2 days ago.


DD has had some bouts with what may be either heat induced or exercise induced asthma.... SO now i'm worried about draggin her around so much.

Hey we could leave our dd's on a park bench together...

Did you tell her she is going yet? Was/is she excited?

[smeecanada]

Found this on another thread from a trip last week ~ thought BIP? and a few others would be interested.

We arrived at the waiting taxis and tried to bargain for a price to take us to Sea Life Park. Previous trip reports had said they paid $40 to get there, so when I negotiated down to $28 I thought I did a pretty good job. We were taken to a really small car for the 4 of us and we proceded to wedge ourselves in. The drive was only 15 minutes, not the 30 minutes we had been told. As we were leaving, I asked the guy at the photo counter how much a taxi back should cost, he said no more than $15, which meant we had been charged double on the way over! He asked me if I remembered the cab number or anything and of course I didn't. He told us that he could report them for double charging us if we knew the information. When we got the cab on the way back, he said $20, and I said they told me inside $15 and he said ok. For future cruisers, the cost should only be $15.

Going into Sea Life Park, we noticed it was owned by Dolphin Discovery, the same people who owned the park where we did our Dolphin excursion in Cozumel last year. We checked in and were told where the lockers and bathrooms were and where to meet for the excursion. We were also told that all the water slides were reopened! The kids were pleased. When we found the lockers they were in the bathrooms, so

[renegade7]

Morning all, my goal was to be packed by Saturday, well guess what that did not happen. I did however iron my shorts/pants. I still have a load of laundry to do on Tuesday/Wednesday. My cat is having anxiety now that I have started packing. He is throwing up fur balls everywhere. Funny how they know when you are leaving and I am having neighbors look after him rather than boarding him. Oh well just finished breakfast, watching tennis at the Olympics, but need to get up and start ironing my tops to make outfits and see where I am. I am heading off to tan at 10 am and then my girlfriend is coming up for my massage (hence why I wanted to be packed by Saturday). Catch you all later!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

LaTanya, I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss, and that you and Tyreak will not be on this cruise . . . we will have to get together in September, OK? Love to you.

Hi everyone, I'm checking in from Huntington Beach, CA -- the flight was super smooth yesterday and we actually got in about half an hour early. All the luggage arrived, and we took a taxi to the Hyatt here to relax at the beach until we switch to DL on Tuesday. Hope all of you are well and see you this time next week!

Glad you had a safe trip.

[captaincrash]

Tanya,
I am sorry for your loss.

Crash,
Thank you for the very detailed post!! I am considering going to a mac computer in the not so distant future and I am not sure if I could edit movies and such as easily with the little dvds. However, for some reason I feel more secure with that kind of media. Hard drives and sd cards can crash or get erased easily, right? :) The way I make decisions, I am not sure I can make this one by Friday...

If you're on the cusp of equipment / hardware upgrade/update.... if you're planning on having decent POWeR.... and you have time to learn/practice editing... then the way to go seems to be the HARD DRIVE camcorder. If you want operational resilancy... consider a solid state media based camcorder.

I've heard that MACs are tremendous with their video handling capabilities. Maybe you should sit down in one of those Mac stores to pick the brains of customers looking over thier video camera displays - and once you're comfortable with the "basic" core issues - you can challenge an Apple sales "expert" in this department to "convince you" on buying a Mac with an eye for movie editing.

If you want minimal OR zero editing simplicity - then my DVD camcorder approach is good.

CORRECTION.....

It seems the HDD camcorders may have issues - especially if they are limited to shooting in MPEG-2... http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=287431 .... so it seems you might want to shoot in miniDV tape!!! http://www.macworld.com/article/133790/2008/06/camcorder.html

BTW... another thought is .... are you EVER going to want your footage to be of a HIGH DEFINITION quality? http://ask.metafilter.com/79894/HD-Camcorder-importing-problems-on-a-Mac I deliberately passed on this due to the higher storage / power demand issues predicted. Plus the cost was beyond my artifically imposed budget - which in turn was influenced by my cynical attuide towards the whole thing!

I'm just a PEANUT GALLERY CRITIC.... and you'll be better off talking to someone whos' shooting nd editing video succesfully. Having said that.... this was still an issue I felt like "spouting" over!

http://blogs.salon.com/0001118/images/2002/12/17/critic01.gif



IF I were not already eye-ball deep committed to digital still photograly I MIGHT consider the digital hard drive camcorder. ALAS, I'm married to my still format... for LIFE. So I just took a tangental "walk on the wild side" approach to movie making.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Well now i feel better.... Mine have been out for three days now...

I keep looking at my empty suitcases whilst watching the Olympics but there not filling up, something is very wrong.:confused3

[dahuffy]

Laura,
Thank God she doesn't weigh more!

Debi

.........Yet! ;)

[AndyR]

I have a great idea Andy....I'll just send you my pictures and you can fix them for me!! :laughing:

No problem.

Andy

[JoiseyMom]

Oh i couldn't ask you to do that- but I'd love to meet up with you all!
When are you going to DL and what days do you plan to be there? Where are you staying at? Details, I need details! LOL I'm gonna be missing some ADULT interaction next week- let me tell you... must..... find.......adult...... to..... talk.......to. Either I meet up with you or someone else- or I'm gonna be driving other adults nuts in the lines- just talking away with them like I know them or something. :lmao:



We check into HoJo's sometime Friday night and are doing DL Commando on Saturday and will be on the Pirate bus SUnday morning. Now where can I hide that coffee cup:thumbsup2 .

[captaincrash]

I keep looking at my empty suitcases whilst watching the Olympics but there not filling up, something is very wrong.:confused3

Andrew!!!!

That's NOT your empty suitcase... it's the portal to your new compact type 41 TARDIS LUGGAGE...

http://play.engel-cox.org/images/7/7d/TARDIS_schematic.jpg
http://play.engel-cox.org/images/7/78/TARDIS_floorplan.jpg

Time And relative Dimension In Space Luggage - type 41

http://www.brimarpackaging.com/products/set_up_boxes/images/set_up_box3_large.jpg

[disfreaks]

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!

I'm glad she is ok! Tell her to please be careful, we have a lot of scrapbooking, sightseeing, and other things to do!:hug:

[JoiseyMom]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya


I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss the 2 of you.

Merryl

[ga9497]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

Oh Tanya - I am sooo sorry

[dahuffy]

We check into HoJo's sometime Friday night and are doing DL Commando on Saturday and will be on the Pirate bus SUnday morning.

This is a carbon copy of our schedule!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew!!!!

That's NOT your empty suitcase... it's the portal to your new compact type 41 TARDIS LUGGAGE...

http://play.engel-cox.org/images/7/7d/TARDIS_schematic.jpg
http://play.engel-cox.org/images/7/78/TARDIS_floorplan.jpg

Time And relative Dimension In Space Luggage - type 41

http://www.brimarpackaging.com/products/set_up_boxes/images/set_up_box3_large.jpg

That looks very impressive, did you invent that this afternoon??

I would actually like if not love to be 'transported' by teleport to LA, rather than an 11 hour flight, any help there, ''beam me up, Crashy''.-Engage

[cadydac]

I'm glad she is ok! Tell her to please be careful, we have a lot of scrapbooking, sightseeing, and other things to do!:hug:

Tell June Hi from Cady and Brenda and please be safe so we can meet up at Dianeyland or on the Cruise.

[disfreaks]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

I am so sorry for your loss, for having to cancel your trip, everything. There aren't even words. Please take care and we will be praying for you and your family.:hug:

[cadydac]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

Tanya So sorry to hear this please take care of yourself and your Family.

[DisneyWatchMan]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya
Tanya, so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

[captaincrash]

I have a great idea Andy....I'll just send you my pictures and you can fix them for me!! :laughing:



No problem.

Andy


Hey Andy!!!


Can I send over my 80,000 images on 200GB for you to work on since yer volunteerin' ta handle Debbies' pix??? I'm gonna need the files back all tweeked by this friday though... ya think ??? :confused3


http://blaugh.com/cartoons/070622_it_just_stopped.gif

[smeecanada]

When you take an underwater photograph, they usually come out all blue and washed out as the red light component gets absorbed once you get down more that 5 feet.

There's a 14 step process in Photoshop which fixes the colors back to what they should be.

But doing this by hand for every phograph is time consuming. So PS can remember the sequence of commands used to fix the photos, then replay them for each pic you want done. You can then then have PS run this remembered sequence on a whole folder of pics, saving a whole bunch of time for DIS :)

Andy


And the 14 steps are?

Edit: I see Andy posted the Url in post #32 - thanks

[KSDisneyDad]

I'm glad she is ok! Tell her to please be careful, we have a lot of scrapbooking, sightseeing, and other things to do!:hug:

Tell June Hi from Cady and Brenda and please be safe so we can meet up at Dianeyland or on the Cruise.

Will do...she's staying in today for last minute packing and organizing. She going crazy with something called a Cricut this morning. She just can't say Stop.

[captaincrash]

And the 14 steps are?

http://www.dolls-housesetc.co.uk/staircase.jpg

[AndyR]

Hey Andy!!!


Can I send over my 80,000 images on 200GB for you to work on since yer volunteerin' ta handle Debbies' pix??? I'm gonna need the files back all tweeked by this friday though... ya think ??? :confused3


http://blaugh.com/cartoons/070622_it_just_stopped.gif


Well really you need to be shooting at a better resolution than that ;)

Hmm.....if they are underwater one's sure, but I thought that Crash+Water was a no-no :thumbsup2

Andy

[goofyforlife]

I have a great idea Andy....I'll just send you my pictures and you can fix them for me!! :laughing:

My sentiments exactly:thumbsup2

I keep looking at my empty suitcases whilst watching the Olympics but there not filling up, something is very wrong.:confused3

Hmmm do i see a future olympic event in the making...

How to fit 100 lbs of pooh in a 50 lb weight limit suitcase...

or is that how to carry 10 bags without calling a porter..

or the mega-event.... speed packing...:laughing:

[JoiseyMom]

This is a carbon copy of our schedule!!!


Kewl...great minds think alike :cool1:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

My sentiments exactly:thumbsup2



Hmmm do i see a future olympic event in the making...

How to fit 100 lbs of pooh in a 50 lb weight limit suitcase...

or is that how to carry 10 bags without calling a porter..

or the mega-event.... speed packing...:laughing:

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

speed packing finals live on Tuesday.

[smeecanada]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.



:grouphug: :grouphug: So sorry for your loss :grouphug: :grouphug:

[captaincrash]

Well really you need to be shooting at a better resolution than that ;)

Hmm.....if they are underwater one's sure, but I thought that Crash+Water was a no-no :thumbsup2

Andy

GEE.....

http://watex.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/crash.jpg

http://ufoseries.com/computerGraphics/gordonUfoCrashLanding.jpg

You're right on all counts...

...and since I have NO images shot underwater yet - then I'll have ta say I've got nuttin' ta send. ON the other hand - I do have a brand new Olympus 850 SW underwater capeable digi-cam... however I assume it comes with an underwater shooting setting that color correcs for the red shift in the images.

Thanks fer da offer just the same. Ad a lot of my images were shot with an early Canon G-1 ... which has a humble 3MP sized sensor. Even now... I'm getting by with a modest 10D shooting 6MP images!

[captaincrash]

Kewl...great minds think alike :cool1:

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb218/commentsjunkie/animated/afgddos.gif

[Celestine]

Thankyou for the info. on the tastings, just need to add them to my plan & check for conflicting activities! Sounds simple, but as DH has now transferred to a MAC I am very lost & everything takes exponentially longer! Still desperately holding on to my desktop for simple functions like money & keeping up with the DIS. Finally packed & just finishing off domestic things like cancelling milk & advising Credit card companies. Dental on Tuesday - family outing!

Celestine

[blesidangl]

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!
We hope June is ok. I am really sorry and if there is anything you need let me know. Still trying to catch up on the new thread wow, leave for second and it's just going fast and crazy.

Take care and see you soon,

[blesidangl]

I can't believe that we only have a week to go!

Moving out early tomorrow..DD has to serve at Mass at 8 and then we are off to meet Chrissie and Brendan for a trip to Hollywood. I will take pictures! (hopfully I remember the camera..it's already in the packing pile)

We have a birthday party tomorrow nite and then home. DD is grouchy..had school for 6 days in a row (have to start working on next weeks with all the craziness going on) She is still up but I am telling her that she has to get some sleep!
Have a safe trip DES...See you soon - your friend, Dawn

[lotsofboys]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya


So sorry for your loss :hug:s and prayers to you and your family.

[blesidangl]

Don't worry....you're not alone. All my clothes are folded....and shoved in an Old Navy shopping bag. I'm ready to go???

We are right there with ya. Just started packing yesterday. Yikers...:scared1:

Tell me about this ''packing'' I am supposed to be doing, i have missed that bit out and off in a day or so?:cool1:

Packing for me is going to be crazy - got some new luggage and hope for the best.:rotfl:

Things have been so crazy around here getting ready to leave early Tuesday morning, so I have not had much of a chance to be online. Finishing up last minute errands, and rounding things up, etc.

I have been so sleep deprived, what a great way to start off a vacation, eh?
We will be doing all the packing and most of the laundry (so we can pack) done tomorrow.

Talk to everyone soon!

Talk with you soon Michelle - I am also doing last minute errands as of yesterday - finally with all stress DD6 finally found a pair of shoes she liked for her formal dress and it was a bit stressful. LOL :lmao: and we picked up our dresses at the tailors yesterday and they are just great. DD6 actually enjoyed being in her dress. Now I just got to convince her to do something with her hair and little nervous about that when the comes. She has a mind of her own :rolleyes1 :headache: But she is so cute at times too.

At this time thats about 100% more effort than me.

Andrew have a safe trip and I totally understand where you are coming from. :lmao:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We are right there with ya. Just started packing yesterday. Yikers...:scared1:
Packing for me is going to be crazy - got some new luggage and hope for the best.:rotfl:
Andrew have a safe trip and I totally understand where you are coming from. :lmao:

Thats the one bit of a trip, I hate the packing, and then the not finding it when you arrive.

[blesidangl]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya
Tanya,

Sorry about your loss and I am truly there for you. Really hope that you are ok. Prayers are with you and your family.

Take care,

[DisneyVegas1]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya


So sorry to hear about your loss , our condolences ..

pirate:

[MJGirl]

Bye everyone .. .Off to the airport. Next time I chat, I will be in Sunny California!!! :banana: :banana: :dance3:

[mjy]

That looks very impressive, did you invent that this afternoon??

I would actually like if not love to be 'transported' by teleport to LA, rather than an 11 hour flight, any help there, ''beam me up, Crashy''.-Engage

I wouldn't ask that if I were you, Andrew.

After all, you never know where Crash would end up materializing you! That would be a great way for him to have your BA seat assignment! :lmao:

[blesidangl]

Bye everyone .. .Off to the airport. Next time I chat, I will be in Sunny California!!! :banana: :banana: :dance3:
Have a safe trip....

[AndyR]

ON the other hand - I do have a brand new Olympus 850 SW underwater capeable digi-cam... however I assume it comes with an underwater shooting setting that color correcs for the red shift in the images.

Ah, never assume (he said with hindsight).....my pic was shot with such a beastie last year. It does 'try' to fiddle with the color balance, and the flash helps, but.....well......

With all the DIS'ers buying the Olympus U/W cameras, maybe we need a practice session once on board lol.

Andy

[DisneyMom13]

In front of me is four large empty suitcase's, I was hoping if I look at them long enough, and think of the cruise, they will fill themselves of the clothes I wish to take, but the Suitcase Fairy seems to be on strike.


Same here....pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Maybe we need a little pixie dust!

Debi

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Bye everyone .. .Off to the airport. Next time I chat, I will be in Sunny California!!! :banana: :banana: :dance3:

Safe trip.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Same here....pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Maybe we need a little pixie dust!

Debi

Oh yes......

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I wouldn't ask that if I were you, Andrew.

After all, you never know where Crash would end up materializing you! That would be a great way for him to have your BA seat assignment! :lmao:

:scared1:

[DisneyMom13]

LaTanya, I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss, and that you and Tyreak will not be on this cruise . . . we will have to get together in September, OK? Love to you.

Hi everyone, I'm checking in from Huntington Beach, CA -- the flight was super smooth yesterday and we actually got in about half an hour early. All the luggage arrived, and we took a taxi to the Hyatt here to relax at the beach until we switch to DL on Tuesday. Hope all of you are well and see you this time next week!

Julie,
Glad to hear you are safe in CA. Such sad news about LaTanyas dad, she was looking so forward to her first cruise. She will be missed!!!!

Debi

[DisneyMom13]

That is on my list to do as well on Castaway between my stingray adventure and my massage.


I am so jealous, I want a massage on CC, but can't get one. Maybe I will luck out when we get onboard. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Debi

[rillsung]

When you take an underwater photograph, they usually come out all blue and washed out as the red light component gets absorbed once you get down more that 5 feet.

There's a 14 step process in Photoshop which fixes the colors back to what they should be.

But doing this by hand for every phograph is time consuming. So PS can remember the sequence of commands used to fix the photos, then replay them for each pic you want done. You can then then have PS run this remembered sequence on a whole folder of pics, saving a whole bunch of time for DIS :)

Andy


I know about the process... I think you posted the link on the Pirate Zone for the instructions...

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm105/rillsung/426016-R1-034-15A_017.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm105/rillsung/426016-R1-034-15A_017edit1.jpg

But how does PS remember it? I have a whole bunch from DH's trip to Honduras that I need to edit still (the trip was in Feb!) and then I'll have a bunch from our cruise too...

The only problem I have with automating is that there was a few times where it just didn't look right... They came out too red or something.

[Diznyfan68]

Bye everyone .. .Off to the airport. Next time I chat, I will be in Sunny California!!! :banana: :banana: :dance3:

Safe travels!

[blesidangl]

Gosh I finally caught up with the thread yah...So much to do today. :cool1:

Please everyone take care and everyone have a safe trip...See you soon...:banana:

Your friend,
:cool1:

[DisneyMom13]

.........Yet! ;)

No, the vet said last time she is pretty much full grown. She will be a year old on Sunday (and we will be away - but we will celebrate on Wednesday). I have to take her to the vet Wednesday morning, so we will see what she weighs. She is very muscular, not a lot of fat, and very crazy.....

Debi

[rillsung]

I took the list of actions to be performed from here, made a Photoshop 'Action' out of it, and then used 'Batch' to automate.

http://www.divester.com/2005/03/08/how-to-editing-underwater-photos-with-adobe-photoshop/

Andy

Shouldda kept reading :) Thanks!

[Caropooh]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya
Tanya and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers. :grouphug:

[dahuffy]

I am so sorry for your loss, for having to cancel your trip, everything. There aren't even words. Please take care and we will be praying for you and your family.:hug:

:angel:

[DisneyMom13]

Just wanted to wish all of you who have not left for our TOAL a safe journey to CA. To our friends in the UK, have a safe journey across the pond!

I can't believe in one week we will all be seeing each other to embark on a true TOAL. We have all worked so hard and waited so long for this.

Debi

[KSDisneyDad]

Thats the one bit of a trip, I hate the packing, and then the not finding it when you arrive.

Finishing up packing today....After inspecting one of our pieces of luggage, after 10+ years of mishandling by the airlines, it's better we not take the chance with it anymore (broken handle, torn edge, zipper sticks, etc). Off to the store....:mad: to buy another piece or two. I had suggested duct tape, :lmao: but that idea got shot down.

Bye everyone .. .Off to the airport. Next time I chat, I will be in Sunny California!!! :banana: :banana: :dance3:

Safe travels!!! We'll be there Tuesday!!:cool1:

[4fosterkids]

What do you guys think of this? It's one of the door signs that I made....

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Melissa1085/Presentation2-1.png
That is very cute!

Just talked to Chrissie..they have arrived safe and sound at Hojo's
Say hi to Chrissie! Enjoy your day in Hollywood. If you enter the lottery for Wicked tickets and get extras...call me!! LOL It's DD and my favorite!

Tell me about this ''packing'' I am supposed to be doing, i have missed that bit out and off in a day or so?:cool1:

Andrew...now i'm stressing over YOU packing.......along with stressing over packing our family of 6!! Get going, will you??? :rotfl2:


:grouphug:
If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

Tanya...I am so sorry to read your post! It breaks my heart. Please accept our condolences to you and your entire family during these difficult times. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. :hug:




My sentiments exactly:thumbsup2

Hmmm do i see a future olympic event in the making...

How to fit 100 lbs of pooh in a 50 lb weight limit suitcase...

or is that how to carry 10 bags without calling a porter..

or the mega-event.... speed packing...:laughing:
And the gold goes to.....


Bye everyone .. .Off to the airport. Next time I chat, I will be in Sunny California!!! :banana: :banana: :dance3:
Happy & safe travels!

Ah, never assume (he said with hindsight).....my pic was shot with such a beastie last year. It does 'try' to fiddle with the color balance, and the flash helps, but.....well......

With all the DIS'ers buying the Olympus U/W cameras, maybe we need a practice session once on board lol.

Andy
I'd like to sign up for this too! Woohoo

In case I miss posts as you all continue to leave, in between work, packing, kids or whatever:
Welcome to Southern California to you all!
The weather is just beautiful right now! I can't wait to meet everybody!

[rillsung]

Morning all, my goal was to be packed by Saturday, well guess what that did not happen. I did however iron my shorts/pants. I still have a load of laundry to do on Tuesday/Wednesday. My cat is having anxiety now that I have started packing. He is throwing up fur balls everywhere. Funny how they know when you are leaving and I am having neighbors look after him rather than boarding him. Oh well just finished breakfast, watching tennis at the Olympics, but need to get up and start ironing my tops to make outfits and see where I am. I am heading off to tan at 10 am and then my girlfriend is coming up for my massage (hence why I wanted to be packed by Saturday). Catch you all later!

Yep our male dog goes absolutely NUTS if he hears a suitcase zipper or sees the suitcases!

[4fosterkids]

oh, I meant to add this too...

don't forget to check your flight schedules. We discovered our flight home from MCO had been changed, luckily only by 30 minutes. We discovered it ourselves, no notice via Delta or TA! Other's in our group who not staying in WDW, discovered their flight had been changed also.

[Caropooh]

One week from right now the family and I should be getting close to the port on the DCL bus! :cool1:

[radioclash2]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya


many, many prayers for you & your family

[rillsung]

Yeah

Did you try the laundry aisle?
http://www.downy.com/en_US/products/wrinklereleaser.jsp

[tom31b]

Next time you talk to her- tell her to be sure to leave the lights on- we're arriving late Monday night! :rotfl:

No, no, no. That's Motel 6

[radioclash2]

I'm trying to get my clothes together for TOAL & the boys come running upstairs to tell me there is a tornado warning !!

[tom31b]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

I'm so sorry.

:hug: :hug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[blesidangl]

I'm trying to get my clothes together for TOAL & the boys come running upstairs to tell me there is a tornado warning !!
I hope that you all are ok? Please take care...

Your friend,

[captaincrash]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l205/Goldencrest/warp.gif

That looks very impressive, did you invent that this afternoon??

I would actually like if not love to be 'transported' by teleport to LA, rather than an 11 hour flight, any help there, ''beam me up, Crashy''.-Engage

http://www.mellosmello.com/retailer/images%5C16080s.gif

I wouldn't ask that if I were you, Andrew.

After all, you never know where Crash would end up materializing you! That would be a great way for him to have your BA seat assignment! :lmao:


http://www.jetsset.co.uk/USERIMAGES/spok%20transporter.gif

Mike....

Now what sort of WARNING were you offerin' to good ol' Andrew here anyway?

I Am the

TOTALLY INNOCENT

type ... after all???

http://i29.tinypic.com/28rnkh3.gif

[dahuffy]

Did you try the laundry aisle?
http://www.downy.com/en_US/products/wrinklereleaser.jsp

Yes I did....no such luck. But I am running to a different store this evening,I'll have to check it out there.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Finishing up packing today....After inspecting one of our pieces of luggage, after 10+ years of mishandling by the airlines, it's better we not take the chance with it anymore (broken handle, torn edge, zipper sticks, etc). Off to the store....:mad: to buy another piece or two. I had suggested duct tape, :lmao: but that idea got shot down.
Safe travels!!! We'll be there Tuesday!!:cool1:
I know they do get bashed around a bit, this year is the first time I didnt buy anything new as being in Europe seemed ot be better in 2007.
That is very cute!


Say hi to Chrissie! Enjoy your day in Hollywood. If you enter the lottery for Wicked tickets and get extras...call me!! LOL It's DD and my favorite!



Andrew...now i'm stressing over YOU packing.......along with stressing over packing our family of 6!! Get going, will you??? :rotfl2:


The weather is just beautiful right now! I can't wait to meet everybody!
Dont stress about me I am highly organised, on everything bar Luggage, we have two 'full' days to start it, no problem!!!:eek:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

One week from right now the family and I should be getting close to the port on the DCL bus! :cool1:

WHOOPIEDOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!:banana:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l205/Goldencrest/warp.gif



http://www.mellosmello.com/retailer/images%5C16080s.gif




http://www.jetsset.co.uk/USERIMAGES/spok%20transporter.gif

Mike....

Now what sort of WARNING were you offerin' to good ol' Andrew here anyway?

I Am the

TOTALLY INNOCENT

type ... after all???

http://i29.tinypic.com/28rnkh3.gif



The biggest question of them all?






Will Riker




Beard or no Beard?





When he shaved it off he said, ''Smooth as an androids Butt!'':rotfl2:

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

We are so sorry for the loss of your Father and that you will not make it on the trip. We will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[captaincrash]

No, no, no. That's Motel 6

http://www.san-simeon-lodging.com/Img-2/Motel-6-01Md.jpg

And Tom, what's so WRONG with Motel 6?

http://news.filefront.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/homer-screaming.gif

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Extra gel seat

K I lost your original post, but if no one else claims the gel seat my add would appreciate it. Thanks

[lbgraves]

Lisa: You said that irons aren't allowed in the rooms? So we can't even bring our own? Do they actually say that anywhere like "Don't bother to pack your iron" or anything? Do they allow curling irons? Isn't that the same fire hazard?

Here are some threads where this has been discussed.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=947073

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12851735#post12851735&highlight=iron

From DCL's website: http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/help/overview?name=OnboardServicesFAQLandingPage#13

Is there laundry service?

Onboard laundry and dry-cleaning services (with stateroom pickup) are available for a charge. There is also a self-service Guest Laundry Room with coin-operated washers and dryers, along with detergent and ironing equipment. For safety reasons, the provided irons or steamers may be used in the laundry room only; personal irons cannot be brought aboard.

[captaincrash]

http://jj.am/gallery/d/42546-1/RikerPalm.jpg


The biggest question of them all?

Will Riker

Beard or no Beard?

When he shaved it off he said, ''Smooth as an androids Butt!'':rotfl2:

http://www.zoomstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/sexy-robot.jpg

Gee...

I always thought Riker wuz another one of those

INNOCENT

Folks....

http://www.abload.de/img/riker20looks20at20yoy7u.gif

Besides ... I think the verbage was ...

"... Androids' Bottom..."

Of course, I could be wrong too.

http://www.plasticbag.org/images/extra/cybermen_on_bbc.jpg

[Andrew DEREK UK]

http://jj.am/gallery/d/42546-1/RikerPalm.jpg



Gee...

I always thought Riker wuz another one of those

INNOCENT

Folks....

http://www.abload.de/img/riker20looks20at20yoy7u.gif


I think he was referring to DATA,

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[lauritagoddess]

Better you than him right? I am always (well almost always) glad when I am the one sick and not my kids because they make you feel like you are sick also even when you are not.:rotfl2: :confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Take care and rest.:lmao: :rotfl: :laughing:

You are so right!!! It's been a long day with DS already and it's only 1:30. He's finally calmed down and not whining about something, and is sitting now on the couch now watching the Olympics cheering on the US team at water polo, lol.

[blesidangl]

We hope that everyone has a great day. Gotta do my errands and get things packed. DD6 wants to take her whole room so I got to check it out.

Please take care and hopefully I will be able to catch up on the thread..:cool1: :surfweb:

Have a great day,

Your friends,

[got2travel]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya



Enough already. La Tanya you've been through a lot this year and my heart goes out to you. :grouphug:

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[allshookup]

Thanks Monica, Laurie, and Tracy for getting this set up!

Ditto! Thanks so much & the schedule is awesome. I really appreciate the thought & time that was put into this! :thumbsup2

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!

Oh my! :scared1: ITA with this! No more biking riding June! ;)

http://bp0.blogger.com/_F0LVSjU9sDU/SBnHPEMJu6I/AAAAAAAAAjc/ZCrKjWdFKVU/s320/I%27m+a+little+behind.jpg

I'm a little behind here lately! I can't even seem to make it to chat! All of sudden family & friends are inviting us over for dinner. I guess they figure, we'll be gone the rest of the summer so they better invite us now. Well it's nice & all, but I still have magnets, iron-on transfers & FE gifts to finish. :scared: Tonight we are invited to my BIL & SIL's for lobster, so I'll be behind again! :rolleyes:

[captaincrash]

I think he was referring to DATA,

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

http://trekmovie.com/images/comics/baddispute.jpg

I kno....

however, do YOU know what you get when you google search for images using the key words :

DATA BOTTOM TREK -- or add any number of variations on this?

Yeah

.
.
.
.
.
Nothing....

... or at least NOTHING FUN to post!

http://www.why-not.com/img/data.gif

[rillsung]

Yes I did....no such luck. But I am running to a different store this evening,I'll have to check it out there.

Wow I wouldn't have expected it to be that hard to find!

Here are some threads where this has been discussed.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=947073

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12851735#post12851735&highlight=iron

From DCL's website: http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/help/overview?name=OnboardServicesFAQLandingPage#13

Thanks for the info! Makes it sound like they'll confiscate it if we do bring one!

[allshookup]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya


http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/WVlilsexEthang/ImSorryForYourLoss.jpg


La Tanya, as others have stated here, it is impossible to put into words how sorry I am for your loss! My heart goes out to you & your family.
You will be in my thoughts & prayers! :hug:

[tom31b]

When you take an underwater photograph, they usually come out all blue and washed out as the red light component gets absorbed once you get down more that 5 feet.

There's a 14 step process in Photoshop which fixes the colors back to what they should be.

Before:
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5844/pa120215640x480ca7.jpg
After:
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/4057/pa120215640x480hn8.jpg

But doing this by hand for every phograph is time consuming. So PS can remember the sequence of commands used to fix the photos, then replay them for each pic you want done. You can then then have PS run this remembered sequence on a whole folder of pics, saving a whole bunch of time for DIS :)

Andy

Can you do this for GIMP also and send it to me....


I don't have photoshop

[captaincrash]

ITA.....

After yesterday's fly across the handlebars, June has several scrapes and bruises to show for her spill. :sick: But she was a trooper and today we went for a long bike ride. Near the end of the ride, she tried to avoid a lady and her dog and almost ended up in a stream. Less than a minute later, she almost got hit by a Suburban:scared1:

After giving the driver a piece of her mind, she was pretty shaken up and in tears riding home. She decided that she wasn't going to chance it and will stay off the bike until after the TOAL!!

Oh my! :scared1: ITA with this! No more biking riding June! ;)





http://i15.tinypic.com/6pq81ar.gif

I think I've already spoken of the little girl in our neighborhood who was RUN OVER by a driver backing out of thier driveway? The Dad was following behind his 2 kids as they rode thier bikes through the neighborhood on the side walks (i believe) and he was not close enough to warn his youngest daughter in time to avert the accident.

I used to think it was just cars on the road to watch for - as well as debris in our paths - or dogs and such. However, the hazard of a reversing car from the driveway was one I used to not consider at all!

Fortunately - the victim survived and seems normal outwardly and she swims on our swim team. We've know the family for a couple years and they are among the nicest folks. It's so unfortunate that this happened to them?! :confused:

At any rate... I don't blame your daughter for being in tears on the ride home. After my bicycle accident I started riding again - and found it uncomfortable when similar circustances arose to that when I was hit! :eek:

[tom31b]

Somewhere in the last thread, in that flurry of 1,000 or so posts in the last day or so, someone had mentioned picking up the $25 underwater camera.

I think they were going to let everyone know how it worked and post some pics.

Was this done? Did I miss it?

[captaincrash]

WHOOPIEDOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!:banana:

http://www.daytonavendingtoys.com/WhoopieCushion.gif

[M<3'sMickey]

Oh my! Too cute!!

Very cool:thumbsup2 :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
My DS14 and I were struggling with door signs last night. Forgot how to do them:rolleyes:

We managed to put some together, but none as nice as yours:worship:


Wow.... what a beautifully creative sign! My door signs will have nothing as creative... ! By the looks of it - you'll be changing your door signs as we progress?



Yes, hopefully different sign everyday, and then I plan to use them in my scrapbook when it's all over.

:thumbsup2



:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Thanks for all the compliments. I'm trying very hard with these things. I'm so not as creative as the DISigns people, but I try.

I like your choice of luggage....very thrifty!! :rotfl:

Lol, yes, very thrifty, but no room for shoes!


If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

So sorry to hear this! Condolences....

[scuba.mom]

BibbidyBobbidyBoo----

She could have also just badly bruised it. I had that happen to my middle toe once when a hunk of frozen chopped meat fell out of the freezer on it. I screamed bloody murder, got taken to the ER, had an x-ray, and was told it wasn't broken, just badly bruised. The doc told me to buddy tape it and it would heal on it's own. And I missed a week of gym in school :cool1: . Unfortunately, docs never do much for injured toes.

Did you have it x-rayed? Is it broken? Lisa (DD14) jambed her finger two weeks before an important competition. They thought it was broken at first, but they didn't think so after they x-rayed it. They just taped two of her fingers together. She avoided using it for 4 days and was back tumbling on it after that. Hopefully Ruby will heal quickly and this situation won't be as bad as you fear.:wizard:

[cadydac]

We hope that everyone has a great day. Gotta do my errands and get things packed. DD6 wants to take her whole room so I got to check it out.

Please take care and hopefully I will be able to catch up on the thread..:cool1: :surfweb:

Have a great day,

Your friends,

Hi From your driends Brenda and Cady.

[silmarg]

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/ROAMINGGNOME.jpg

[geffric]

If there is anyone who doesn't have trip insurance, please get it.

My step mother and her daughter called yesterday morning to tell us my father died. I asked when they were planning to have the funeral and they said Friday. I got a call later saying the family has decided to have the funeral on SUNDAY instead.

So I had to cancel. I'll get a refund. DCL refunded half yesterday and I have to turn in calm forms to the insurance company for the balance.

Since I didn't book airfare with DCL, I may be out of that expense.

Is there anyone here who hasn't purchased DL park passes yet? I have two of the three day Southern California passes. If someone needs them, they are yours (no charge). They expire on the 30. If I don't give them way, they will be wasted.

If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll overnight them before we head to South Carolina on Tuesday.

If no one here needs them, I'll try to give them away on DL board when I return.

Sorry to be a downer in the mist of all the excitement.


Enjoy your TOAL and please take/post plenty of pictures.

Love ya Tanya

I am so sorry for your loss.. and i will keep your family in my prayers..

we will miss you on the TOAL..

[tom31b]

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/ROAMINGGNOME.jpg

Love it!

[captaincrash]

Somewhere in the last thread, in that flurry of 1,000 or so posts in the last day or so, someone had mentioned picking up the $25 underwater camera.

I think they were going to let everyone know how it worked and post some pics.

Was this done? Did I miss it?

I missed that one....

... but here are a couple of underwater camera discoveries of potential interest:

1st...

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/specs-goggles1.jpg

It seems to cost $99 and can ship the same day from somewhere on the west coast...

#2...

http://images.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/normal/853/product-2853.JPG

It seems this KODAK underwater camera has ONE good review...


and 3rd....

Here's a longer discussion of some potential merit:

http://www.vividlight.com/Articles/4013.htm

[mjy]

When he shaved it off he said, ''Smooth as an androids Butt!'':rotfl2:



Besides ... I think the verbage was ...
"... Androids' Bottom..."

Of course, I could be wrong too.


Remember, though, that Data felt his chin, though a moment, and then shook his head, "No." :)

[got2travel]

Bringing this up in case anyone missed it


With the overwhelming popularity of our various drink tastings, DCL had to schedule 2 sessions for beer, martini and tequila. I've scheduled everyone as best I can making sure that no one has 2 tastings scheduled on the same day. I also took into account any Palo reservations, but that's only if you posted your Palo plans on the Who's Doing What thread.

At the tasting you will be asked for your room key. The charges (approx. $12-15 per person) will be charged to your room.

All of the tastings are full, so please don't ask to be switched around. If something doesn't work for your schedule, DCL will be offering public tastings. You are welcome to sign up for any of those.

Why is the rum always gone? You'll notice that there are not any rum tastings scheduled. DCL informed us that they were not able to offer a rum tasting. Not sure if there will be a public tasting onboard or not.

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/348473726_GGZu9-X3.jpg (http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/348473726_GGZu9-O.jpg)

[tiggrbaby]

How fun!

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/ROAMINGGNOME.jpg

[captaincrash]

Gee.....

a couple more postings an' I'll maybe knock off Andrew for a few minutes....

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[tiggrbaby]

I have extra batteries for my camcorder and laptop. Can I put them in my checked luggage? Can I put the chargers for them in my checked luggage?

[captaincrash]

Yes, hopefully different sign everyday, and then I plan to use them in my scrapbook when it's all over.


http://www.nowitallmakessense.com/images/book-cover.jpg

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Gee.....

a couple more postings an' I'll maybe knock off Andrew for a few minutes....

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Do I get Olympic gold for that?

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I have extra batteries for my camcorder and laptop. Can I put them in my checked luggage? Can I put the chargers for them in my checked luggage?

Yes and yes. And we do.

[captaincrash]

I have extra batteries for my camcorder and laptop. Can I put them in my checked luggage? Can I put the chargers for them in my checked luggage?

Sure!

However, if your luggage gets lost before we embark .... then you lose ALL your mobile power capacity for your E-toys... unless .... you find another friendly DIS neighbor with the same E-toys as you!

http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/66/78/23347866.jpg

[Joy2theWorld]

Yes I did....no such luck. But I am running to a different store this evening,I'll have to check it out there.

Okay, I don't remember where in Target I saw this last week, but I know it was not the laundry aisle actually which is where I would have looked as well!! Well, our target has the laundry stuff all broken up. It might have been near the fabric softener or by the starch for ironing. They did have a small sample in their sample bins in the back by the toiletries and stuff. I just remember it being in an odd spot!!

[captaincrash]

Yes and yes. And we do.

DRAT....!

http://images.meez.com/user01/05/01/10/050110_10002765091.gif

[Andrew DEREK UK]

DRAT....!

http://images.meez.com/user01/05/01/10/050110_10002765091.gif

Do you have a sore throat or just feeling a little horse?

[captaincrash]

Do I get Olympic gold for that?

No...

But I CAN offer this dandy IMAGE of a T-shirt for holding the posting lead ...

http://www.luciferslegions.com/myspace/nfd-shirt-gold.gif

DRAT!

Just when I thought I could sneak around a bit this morning before I had to get going....

[captaincrash]

Do you have a sore throat or just feeling a little horse?

Clearly...

.. since you've been alerted to my little bit of foolery for the moment the only chance I'll have is by stepping BACK in time a bit...

http://www.freewebs.com/tardisexplorer/tardis.gif

[Andrew DEREK UK]

No...

But I CAN offer this dandy IMAGE of a T-shirt for holding the posting lead ...

http://www.luciferslegions.com/myspace/nfd-shirt-gold.gif

DRAT!

Just when I thought I could sneak around a bit this morning before I had to get going....

PS

UPDATE EVERYONE......BREAKING NEWS......BBC NEWS ......

Started packing.

[allshookup]

PS

UPDATE EVERYONE......BREAKING NEWS......BBC NEWS ......

Started packing.


http://msp34.photobucket.com/albums/d116/goodgirl20/smiley-clapping.gif

[lotsofboys]

Gee.....



a couple more postings an' I'll maybe knock off Andrew for a few minutes....

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Wow, that's the closest to the top I have been in a year and a half :laughing:

Since I will be one of the last to leave next Sunday maybe I can actually end up at a respectable level ;)

What time are you leavin' for the port on Sunday Crash????



Michelle

[captaincrash]

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/ROAMINGGNOME.jpg

OH BOY!

I'll be on the LOOK OUT for this!

Make it clear that the recipiant should MOVE this around pretty quick to someone who HAS NOT been checked off yet!

[lotsofboys]

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/ROAMINGGNOME.jpg


That's really creative for a TAX guy ;)


Michelle

[4fosterkids]

PS

UPDATE EVERYONE......BREAKING NEWS......BBC NEWS ......

Started packing.

:thumbsup2
Whew!!
Now I can mark that off my worry list....Thanks!!
:dance3:

[captaincrash]

Wow, that's the closest to the top I have been in a year and a half :laughing:

Since I will be one of the last to leave next Sunday maybe I can actually end up at a respectable level ;)

What time are you leavin' for the port on Sunday Crash????



Michelle

I think we'll target reaching the port around 9am.... but I'll be dropping Alicia and the kids off while I swing by LAX to pickup her parents... then detour for a friends' place in Torrance who will hop on and take my car after I get out at the port with her parents. You see... we want to escort Alicia's Mom and Dad ... and my friend is saving us about $200 versus parking at LAX .... plus cab/shuttle fare from LAX to the port... or alternatively it would have been maybe $240 round trip for a shuttle van from Westlake to Port... and LAX home.

So ... Alicia should be loitering around 10AM... and I hope to return with her parents around 11:15-11:30AM. If we get aboard we can be found initially at the buffett pushing the strollers. Two singles this time.

[4fosterkids]

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/ROAMINGGNOME.jpg

wow, another cute and fun idea!

[captaincrash]

That's really creative for a TAX guy ;)


Michelle


http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/assets/images/ouch.GIF

[captaincrash]

http://www.kss-sport.co.uk/images/homer-woohoo.gif


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Celestine 1
cruisin'Mike 1
MJGirl 1
jship210 1
RobNJ 1
sk8ingmom 1
DisneyVegas1 1
winotracy 1

Now I think I'll return everyone to their regularly scheduled thread....

http://i1.iofferphoto.com/img/1159945200/_i/14428155/1.jpg

[lotsofboys]

http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/assets/images/ouch.GIF




It takes one to know one that's why I can say it! :rolleyes1 Plus I really meant it as a compliment because I am the least creative person in the world but give me a tax return and look out!!!



Michelle

[AndyR]

The only problem I have with automating is that there was a few times where it just didn't look right... They came out too red or something.

I had that problem too, is went away when I did a forced save in the 'Action' sequence at the end.

There's a bunch of stuff on the net about the 'right' way to do correction, but this'll do for now.

Andy

[renegade7]

With the overwhelming popularity of our various drink tastings, DCL had to schedule 2 sessions for beer, martini and tequila. I've scheduled everyone as best I can making sure that no one has 2 tastings scheduled on the same day. I also took into account any Palo reservations, but that's only if you posted your Palo plans on the Who's Doing What thread.

At the tasting you will be asked for your room key. The charges (approx. $12-15 per person) will be charged to your room.

All of the tastings are full, so please don't ask to be switched around. If something doesn't work for your schedule, DCL will be offering public tastings. You are welcome to sign up for any of those.

Why is the rum always gone? You'll notice that there are not any rum tastings scheduled. DCL informed us that they were not able to offer a rum tasting. Not sure if there will be a public tasting onboard or not.

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/348473726_GGZu9-X3.jpg (http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/348473726_GGZu9-O.jpg)

Thanks to everyone for getting this set up. Maybe we should all get a bottle of rum and set up our own tasting. :rotfl2:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/ROAMINGGNOME.jpg

Me Like! Maybe I will actually have a magnet on my door at some point. Hint Hint to my secret mickey - I did not do any door magnets. :upsidedow

[AndyR]

Can you do this for GIMP also and send it to me....


I don't have photoshop

No GIMP here, Adobe has a 30 day free version of PS CS3 available for download.

andy

[captaincrash]

http://forum.belmont.edu/cornwall/tax%20day.gif

It takes one to know one that's why I can say it! :rolleyes1

I am the least creative person in the world but give me a tax return and look out!!!


Michelle

http://www.taxguru.net/comix/wizturnstaxmanintorat.gif

CAREFUL MICHELLE....

the govt has eyes and spies E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E....

http://homepage.mac.com/miker71/blog/user_files/totallyspies_thumb.jpg

< wink >

I gotta go now... gotta get some memory cards on sale - then we have a AYSO team meeting for parents of the young under 6 kids team... for which I am the Team Manager and Alicia is the Assistant Coach .... followed in the late afternoon by a swim team final dinner/awards gathering!

Hope everyones' day goes better then expected....

[M<3'sMickey]

[CENTER]http://www.kss-sport.co.uk/images/homer-woohoo.gif


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Ah, yes, that would be the Battle of Insomnia that lead to me posting as much as I did.

[blesidangl]

Gee.....

a couple more postings an' I'll maybe knock off Andrew for a few minutes....

Andrew DEREK UK 21
captaincrash 19
dahuffy 10
rillsung 9
DisneyMom13 9
AndyR 9
blesidangl 8
tom31b 8
M<3'sMickey 8
KSDisneyDad 6
mjy 6
goofyforlife 6
lotsofboys 5
JoiseyMom 4
BibbidyBobbidyBoo 4
A Litle Pixie Dust 4
eeyorelvr10 3
pyramid2000 3
smeecanada 3
FINCANTIERI 3
4fosterkids 3
got2travel 3
GoofyontheHiSeas 3
cadydac 3
MrsScooby 3
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lauritagoddess 2
lbgraves 2
mtt-swd 2
renegade7 2
m&m's mom 2
tiggrbaby 2
allshookup 2
junesgoofy 2
radioclash2 2
Joy2theWorld 2
disfreaks 2
Caropooh 2
MJGirl 1
DisneyVegas1 1
Grandma x3 1
LITTLEKID58 1
geffric 1
Michelle2 1
tigger24 1
bellelinus 1
Celestine 1
silmarg 1
cruisin'Mike 1
winotracy 1
jship210 1
DisneyWatchMan 1
scuba.mom 1
RobNJ 1
sk8ingmom 1
disneyjunkie 1
ga9497 1

HAHAHHHAHA LOL

[blesidangl]

PS

UPDATE EVERYONE......BREAKING NEWS......BBC NEWS ......

Started packing.

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OH BOY!

I'll be on the LOOK OUT for this!

Make it clear that the recipiant should MOVE this around pretty quick to someone who HAS NOT been checked off yet!

I love this, WOW...:lmao: Yah Start Packing.....Already started doing that...:woohoo:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

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Whew!!
Now I can mark that off my worry list....Thanks!!
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Not only started but packed, now that was 23 mins.
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Now I think I'll return everyone to their regularly scheduled thread....

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I love this, WOW...:lmao: Yah Start Packing.....Already started doing that...:woohoo:

So you sneak up while I was packing did you??:lmao: :goodvibes

[Diznyfan68]

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Very cool Sil!

[blesidangl]

WOW I got my EARS...THANK GOD I GOT THEM before we left. YAH. :cool1: :woohoo:

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[blesidangl]

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Not only started but packed, now that was 23 mins.




So you sneak up while I was packing did you??:lmao: :goodvibes
Yah I did, DH asked me if I am going to the store....I am addicted to DIS BOARDS...

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I have extra batteries for my camcorder and laptop. Can I put them in my checked luggage? Can I put the chargers for them in my checked luggage?

Yes and yes. And we do.

Sure!

However, if your luggage gets lost before we embark .... then you lose ALL your mobile power capacity for your E-toys... unless .... you find another friendly DIS neighbor with the same E-toys as you!



Actually I think the answer is now NO. Here is the new TSA guidelines that started 1/1/08. TSA Link (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/batteries.shtm)

Safe Travel with Batteries and Devices
Effective January 1, 2008, the Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will no longer allow loose lithium batteries in checked baggage.
Some Tips for Safe Travel With Batteries
Keep batteries and equipment with you, or in carry-on baggage - not in your checked baggage! In the cabin, flight crew can better monitor conditions, and have access to the batteries or device if a fire does occur.
Buy batteries from reputable sources and only use batteries approved for your device – avoid counterfeits! A counterfeit battery is more likely to cause a fire in your equipment – costing you more in the long run, and compromising safety.
Look for the mark of an independent testing or standards organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Do not carry recalled or damaged batteries on aircraft. Check battery recall information at the manufacturer's website, or at the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Only charge batteries which you are sure are rechargeable! Non-rechargeable batteries are not designed for recharging, and become hazardous if placed in a battery charger. A non-rechargeable battery placed in a charger may overheat or cause damage later.
Only use a charger compatible with your rechargeable battery – don’t mix and match!
If original packaging is not available for spare batteries, effectively insulate battery terminals by isolating the batteries from contact with other batteries and metal. Do not permit a loose battery to come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys, or jewelry.
Place each battery in its own protective case, plastic bag, or package, or place tape across the battery's contacts to isolate terminals. Isolating terminals prevents short-circuiting.
Take steps to prevent crushing, puncturing, or putting a high degree of pressure on the battery, as this can cause an internal short-circuit, resulting in overheating.
If you must carry a battery-powered device in any baggage, package it to prevent inadvertent activation. For instance, you should pack a cordless power tool in a protective case, with a trigger lock engaged. If there is an on-off switch or a safety switch, tape it in the "off" position.

[Diznyfan68]

Okay, I don't remember where in Target I saw this last week, but I know it was not the laundry aisle actually which is where I would have looked as well!! Well, our target has the laundry stuff all broken up. It might have been near the fabric softener or by the starch for ironing. They did have a small sample in their sample bins in the back by the toiletries and stuff. I just remember it being in an odd spot!!

I picked some up at our Target last night and it was with the starch and other ironing stuff in the laundry aisle.

[blesidangl]

Very cool Sil!
This is really COOL. Can't to see it on OUR door...

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yah I did, DH asked me if I am going to the store....I am addicted to DIS BOARDS...
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Actually I think the answer is now NO. Here is the new TSA guidelines that started 1/1/08. TSA Link (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/batteries.shtm)

Interesting no words of warning over here, but I might find out in check in for USA, so will keep it near the top.

[pdarrah]

I have extra batteries for my camcorder and laptop. Can I put them in my checked luggage? Can I put the chargers for them in my checked luggage?

Yes and yes. And we do.

If the batteries are LITHIUM, then the answer is NO. They recently changed this and no LITHIUM batteries are allowed in checked luggage - they much be in carryon. You can put the charges in, but as someone else said if the luggage gets lost you'll be unable to charge....

Pamela

[Andrew DEREK UK]

If the batteries are LITHIUM, then the answer is NO. They recently changed this and no LITHIUM batteries are allowed in checked luggage - they much be in carryon. You can put the charges in, but as someone else said if the luggage gets lost you'll be unable to charge....

Pamela
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[Tink rules]

Hi guys...

I did the WB.. Hope you have a GREAT time!!! WE certainly did!!!

Just a quick one that is brought over from another thread..

Another thing to add to your packing (sorry...)

Make sure you bring cold meds with you. We all got what we affectionately call the "Cabo Crud" which was a cold that went around about the time we hit Cabo...

The store on board ONLY had Dayquil.... NO Nyquil... so I would suggest you throw something in if you think you will need it. I know CVS and Walmart both sell the boxes of Dayquil and Nyquil together... I had some and shared it with my fellow Disers who were hurting. ALSO... bring cough drops... I suggest Ricola... the cherry is very good - just in case you get a cough... better to have it than not.

Anyway... have a great time!!!