Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.3

[tinker1bell]

I am going to do a suggested delivery date so that the gifts are distributed each day of the cruise. My goal is that not everyone does delivery on the same date... I read about that happening and people were disappointed...

I know that Stephanie and I had a specific date to deliver on our Dec 6 cruise. In Dec of 2008 we did it the third day out and we had more participants but it really worked out. Everytime we came back to the cabin, there were gifts. It was so much fun.

I do like the suggested delivery date cause we will have so much else to do that I would like to know when I could do it and get it done.

[MissMet]

I had the same questions. I found out from my bank that you can get American Express Travellers checks in EUROS :) For my bank you have to order them and it has cost of $10 per order, but it's so much better than the outrageous fees paid overseas. Worst comes to worst, we can use them on our ship board account after we leave Europe.

We are planning to use them to pay for hotel and other expenses in Barcelona so we don't have to use our bankcards overseas. The last time we did, the fees and terrible exchange rate made my $20 Mexican blanket cost close to $40.

Also, if I'm buying the Euros NOW and the exchange rate continues to worsen, I'm making money (or at least things are not costing as much . . .LOL).

Hope that helps, too :)

I use BofA as well. I think they are about the norm in what they get (bid/ask). I am just watching the exchange rate to see if the Dollar gets any better as we have been hovering around 0.70 Euros for $1 but a year ago it was 0.80 Euros for $1.

Also know that BofA is partners with banks outside the US and will not charge ATM fees at BNP Paribas (France) & Barclays (United Kingdom) - Use your ATM card or check card within our Global ATM Alliance in the countries shown with no fees.

Here is some info from the BofA FAQs page:
Using your Check Card or ATM Card in international countries (http://www.bankofamerica.com/deposits/checksave/index.cfm?template=lc_faq_ATM#qn39)

Will I get a better exchange rate using my Check Card or ATM Card?
Check Cards may give you a better exchange rate than you'll receive at currency exchange bureaus.

What are the fees for using a Check Card or ATM Card in a foreign country?
Withdrawals, deposits, transfers, payments and balance inquiries made at ATMs in foreign countries outside of the ATM Global Alliance will be charged a $5.00 fee.
In addition, an International Transaction Fee will be charged for ATM Card and Check Card transactions made for foreign purchases or ATM cash withdrawals in currency other than U.S. Dollars, regardless of whether or not the transaction occurred at an ATM in a country covered in the ATM Global Alliance. The International Transaction Fee will be 3% of the U.S. Dollar amount for each converted purchase or 1% of the U.S. Dollar amount for each converted ATM cash withdrawal. This International Transaction Fee will appear as a separate item on your banking statement for each international transaction.

Additionally, I have learned from past trips - make sure your PIN is only 4 digits. Given the last statement above - I try to use my Capital One Credit Card as much as possible outside of the US and bring cash/travelers checks with me to avoid the International Transaction Fee.

Thanks so much guys! :grouphug: That really helped. I continued to look into it & what I think I'm gonna do is only get euros for my parent's gift & then a small amount for myself before we go.

Then, after looking into it even more, I found some interesting ideas. Capital One credit cards do not charge ANY currency exchange fees at all & HSBC's Premier World MasterCard has no foreign transaction fee. Also, HSBC atm fee is only 1% for foreign atm transactions, as opposed to boa $5 fee + 3%. So I'm thinking about getting a capitol one card & opening an hsbc checking account. I've actually been wanting to change back to hsbc rather than boa, since they closed my local boa branch.

All the reading I've been doing says that it really isn't a good idea to get the majority of you euros here, as you will get a better rate over there. Also, they say that atms give the best exchange rate. And they say if merchants offer to charge you in USD, this is a way for them to charge you even more. Just have them charge in euro. :thumbsup2

This may be all comon knowledge for most on the boards, but I figured I'd pass along these little tips I came across just in case. :)

Thanks again guys! :)

[MrsMork]

Thanks for all the fish extender advice and links.

I thought i was being organised thinking about gifts 7 months ahead but it seems the party has been in full swing on these boards for many many months!!

I'm so excited about my first Disney Cruise and whilst i'm a Disney theme park vetran the whole cruise thing is new to me.

Can't wait.

SW

You are in for great fun!! :woohoo:

Thanks so much guys! :grouphug: That really helped. I continued to look into it & what I think I'm gonna do is only get euros for my parent's gift & then a small amount for myself before we go.

Then, after looking into it even more, I found some interesting ideas. Capital One credit cards do not charge ANY currency exchange fees at all & HSBC's Premier World MasterCard has no foreign transaction fee. Also, HSBC atm fee is only 1% for foreign atm transactions, as opposed to boa $5 fee + 3%. So I'm thinking about getting a capitol one card & opening an hsbc checking account. I've actually been wanting to change back to hsbc rather than boa, since they closed my local boa branch.

All the reading I've been doing says that it really isn't a good idea to get the majority of you euros here, as you will get a better rate over there. Also, they say that atms give the best exchange rate. And they say if merchants offer to charge you in USD, this is a way for them to charge you even more. Just have them charge in euro. :thumbsup2

This may be all comon knowledge for most on the boards, but I figured I'd pass along these little tips I came across just in case. :)

Thanks again guys! :)

Thanks for this. We have not traveled to Europe and all the info we can get helps. :thumbsup2

[DisneyVegas1]

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This will be Saturday March 13th at Disneyland .....And I was curious how many are wanting to meet .... This is something the Pirates have done for a few years now and a great way to meet a few months before setting sail on are wonderful cruise ....

Last year we all had dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe , though alot of us met in the park during the day and had dinner that night , also after dinner we also go for the must do "Captains Trip" on POTC ride ....every year is always a story to tell about this voyage , so if you are interested please let me know ...I think the numbers are up to 14 as of right now I believe .... so can I get an aye and how many be in your party ...


pirate:

[nacho1337]

I use BofA as well. I think they are about the norm in what they get (bid/ask). I am just watching the exchange rate to see if the Dollar gets any better as we have been hovering around 0.70 Euros for $1 but a year ago it was 0.80 Euros for $1.

Also know that BofA is partners with banks outside the US and will not charge ATM fees at BNP Paribas (France) & Barclays (United Kingdom) - Use your ATM card or check card within our Global ATM Alliance in the countries shown with no fees.

Here is some info from the BofA FAQs page:
Using your Check Card or ATM Card in international countries (http://www.bankofamerica.com/deposits/checksave/index.cfm?template=lc_faq_ATM#qn39)

Will I get a better exchange rate using my Check Card or ATM Card?
Check Cards may give you a better exchange rate than you'll receive at currency exchange bureaus.

What are the fees for using a Check Card or ATM Card in a foreign country?
Withdrawals, deposits, transfers, payments and balance inquiries made at ATMs in foreign countries outside of the ATM Global Alliance will be charged a $5.00 fee.
In addition, an International Transaction Fee will be charged for ATM Card and Check Card transactions made for foreign purchases or ATM cash withdrawals in currency other than U.S. Dollars, regardless of whether or not the transaction occurred at an ATM in a country covered in the ATM Global Alliance. The International Transaction Fee will be 3% of the U.S. Dollar amount for each converted purchase or 1% of the U.S. Dollar amount for each converted ATM cash withdrawal. This International Transaction Fee will appear as a separate item on your banking statement for each international transaction.

Additionally, I have learned from past trips - make sure your PIN is only 4 digits. Given the last statement above - I try to use my Capital One Credit Card as much as possible outside of the US and bring cash/travelers checks with me to avoid the International Transaction Fee.

I have the Charles Schwab check card and credit card. both of the have no transaction fees or foreign fees. They said all i need to worry about is the exchange rate. Also the Charles Schwab check card allows me to you any atm in the world fee free (receive refund at end of month).

[M4travels]

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/cbrniner/disneyland.png


This will be Saturday March 13th at Disneyland .....And I was curious how many are wanting to meet .... This is something the Pirates have done for a few years now and a great way to meet a few months before setting sail on are wonderful cruise ....

Last year we all had dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe , though alot of us met in the park during the day and had dinner that night , also after dinner we also go for the must do "Captains Trip" on POTC ride ....every year is always a story to tell about this voyage , so if you are interested please let me know ...I think the numbers are up to 14 as of right now I believe .... so can I get an aye and how many be in your party ...


pirate:
Marc and I are definitely interested and we're hoping we're still going to be in town at that point! We can't promise the day at D'land but if dinner is an event, we'd love to be there!

Michael

[Buckeye Gal]

So ever since I got home last week from my Grandmother's, I've had a fear/feeling that I carried home a mouse, and we're not talking about Mickey or Minnie. When I was unpacking things I had packed from Grandma's that included some turkey sausage links, I discovered there were mouse drippings in the bag and a little nibble on the plastic. There was also a Honeybell fruit that had some of the citrus rind nibbled off. UGH!

I had no idea if I acquired the critter from the time I left the bag on the floor of the garage or if it made itself a home from the time the car was in the Volkswagen dealership's service garage (I had just picked the car up a day prior). I didn't know if I carried this mouse into my house in a bag, if it was still in the car, or maybe the turkey sausage was nibbled at before the bag got into the car. Who knew, right? Well, I put a cookie in my trunk to see if it would get nibbled on. It hadn't been...until today.

OMG! I have a mouse in my CAR!!! :scared1: I'm such a girl when it comes to these things! I cannot believe I have to set a peanut buttered mouse trap in my car tomorrow!

Well, it is official we will have to bow out of the WBTA in order to pay for our EBTA.....

Although it's a shame you'll miss out cruising with us, I am just glad you still get to cruise across the Atlantic! I know you'll have a fabulous time, and it's just awesome that you'll be going in a blink of an eye!

Woohoooo,

We're in with the in crowd, at the Praktik Rambla. We were looking yesterday, but only 1 double room; then last night, none. Just looked out of curiousity and there were two; so we took 'em.

Sweet! :banana: Welcome to the bunch!

....I have a bad case of the Monday's....

I have to admit this made me smile. I could just hear the intonation of the word "Mondays". Hope the rest of the week is cheery for you!

Kimberly,


I'm so glad to hear your grandma is doing better! :)

Thanks, the mother-daughter cruise was a lot of fun! I bet that was great to be with your grandmother for her "first times" on the ship!

As the others have said, awesome job on the hotel spreadsheet.

Krista

Thanks, Krista!

We have Grandma's post surgery appointment tomorrow. She's hoping that he doesn't have a physical therapist come into the house. I think she's doing well enough that it won't be necessary, but if I could only get her to use her walker to walk more straight and upright! She even says it feels better to use the walker, but she's stubborn like me! :laughing:

....I am sick have been so since the end of last week. I couldn't get into the doctor until tomorrow. It is kicking me in the patootie.

Yuck! Sorry to hear that. Hopefully he/she will give you the right prescription to feel better really soon! :flower3:

[Buckeye Gal]

Great to hear this is going to be helpful to so many of us. Thank you for the several updates and additions! Keep them coming please! Don't hesitate to let me know if I didn't get yours documented correctly.

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[paulasillars]

Just a quick update on ground transport from Barcelona hotels to the port, I have responded to all those have expressed an interest so far and we now have 31 people interested.

If you want to add your name to the list (no obligation at this stage), please send me a PM so I don't miss it in the general chatter.

[Buckeye Gal]

Thought I would show you that out of the 41 rooms at the Praktik Rambla, we now have 18 of them Friday night! :woohoo:

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[paulasillars]

Also WHERE do we go to meet the ship on 9/18? I saw some folks were putting together busses again (smart to have room for luggage this time after the fiasco in the EB REPO - never forget the angry Japanese driver . . .LOL). I am thinking that hubby might want to go it alone this time . . .


Stephen had a cunning plan to book a 50+ seater bus and then only have about 30 people on it - I think we all learnt a lesson after the EB Panama - though it was super entertaining, not something that we especially need to relive :rotfl2:

We can do whatever, I would just hate for a group to get all their goodies in the first half of the trip...

I amopen to whatever - I am just tabulating who gives to who... :)

I'd prefer to deliver "whenever suits" rather than a schedule. Last time we just did it deck by deck as time allowed which worked well for our schedule.



I'm so excited about my first Disney Cruise and whilst i'm a Disney theme park vetran the whole cruise thing is new to me.


Welcome aboard! :)

[renegade7]

OMG! I have a mouse in my CAR!!! :scared1: I'm such a girl when it comes to these things! I cannot believe I have to set a peanut buttered mouse trap in my car tomorrow!


This made my day. I got a good laugh reading this. Hope you catch the little guy.

It is 11 pm and I am wide awake yet again. Last night did not fall to sleep till after 1 am. Too much on my mind I guess.

[Buckeye Gal]

This made my day. I got a good laugh reading this. Hope you catch the little guy.

It is 11 pm and I am wide awake yet again. Last night did not fall to sleep till after 1 am. Too much on my mind I guess.

Well we're even then with smiles and laughter since you did that same for me with your "bad case of the Mondays"!

It's 2 am here, and like the last two nights, I'm wide awake way past the time I should be. Although, I'm weakening, thank God! So you're not alone. Last night I got to sleep about 4 am then had to get up at 7 am, so you would have thought I would sleep fine tonight. I think I missed my window of opportunity when I was really exhausted, which was 9:30! Sleep tight soon!

[MrsMork]

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/cbrniner/disneyland.png


This will be Saturday March 13th at Disneyland .....And I was curious how many are wanting to meet .... This is something the Pirates have done for a few years now and a great way to meet a few months before setting sail on are wonderful cruise ....

Last year we all had dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe , though alot of us met in the park during the day and had dinner that night , also after dinner we also go for the must do "Captains Trip" on POTC ride ....every year is always a story to tell about this voyage , so if you are interested please let me know ...I think the numbers are up to 14 as of right now I believe .... so can I get an aye and how many be in your party ...


pirate:

Sorry we will miss you, Captain. We are going this week...Wed. to Wed of next week for Dennis' birthday. :woohoo::dance3: We are getting excited, less than 48 hours to Disneyland! :yay:

[TotallyAngelic]

Woohoooo,

We're in with the in crowd, at the Praktik Rambla. We were looking yesterday, but only 1 double room; then last night, none. Just looked out of curiousity and there were two; so we took 'em.

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Well you're doing a fab job. The other option is we comprimise on the two sides and do a 1st half of the cruise 2nd half of the cruise thing? This way people like me don't feel too enclosed in "you have to do it today" and people who want to have their gifts spread out still get at least part of this? What do people think?

Half and half is a great idea for those who don't want to be tied down to a specific day. I would be happy with this :goodvibes:goodvibes



When are you planning the dis meet, we were thinking of having an open house on thursday???????????????????????????????

thoughts on the back of a post card guys please :banana::banana:

What time will this go on till ..... we don't get to our hotel until about 10pm
on the Thursday ...... so it depends how far away from thr main drag you are located ie. walking distance. Would love to meet up if it's not too late and you are close.

So ever since I got home last week from my Grandmother's, I've had a fear/feeling that I carried home a mouse, and we're not talking about Mickey or Minnie. When I was unpacking things I had packed from Grandma's that included some turkey sausage links, I discovered there were mouse drippings in the bag and a little nibble on the plastic. There was also a Honeybell fruit that had some of the citrus rind nibbled off. UGH!

I had no idea if I acquired the critter from the time I left the bag on the floor of the garage or if it made itself a home from the time the car was in the Volkswagen dealership's service garage (I had just picked the car up a day prior). I didn't know if I carried this mouse into my house in a bag, if it was still in the car, or maybe the turkey sausage was nibbled at before the bag got into the car. Who knew, right? Well, I put a cookie in my trunk to see if it would get nibbled on. It hadn't been...until today.

OMG! I have a mouse in my CAR!!! :scared1: I'm such a girl when it comes to these things! I cannot believe I have to set a peanut buttered mouse trap in my car tomorrow!



:scared1::scared1::scared1: I have never heard of a mouse taking up residence in a car before .... how very strange. You should get one of those humane traps and try and tempt him in with chocolate. Hope he doesn't jump on your lap while you're driving :scared1:

[orlandothebeagle]

Can you update a listing?

It should be nacho1337 -Stephen and ReAnSt-Becky, and Linda and David
2 rooms, 4 people at Praktik Barcelona and we are getting on on Thursday.
Thanks and great job!

I am sick have been so since the end of last week. I couldn't get into the doctor until tomorrow. It is kicking me in the patootie.get well soon:grouphug:

So ever since I got home last week from my Grandmother's, I've had a fear/feeling that I carried home a mouse, and we're not talking about Mickey or Minnie. When I was unpacking things I had packed from Grandma's that included some turkey sausage links, I discovered there were mouse drippings in the bag and a little nibble on the plastic. There was also a Honeybell fruit that had some of the citrus rind nibbled off. UGH!

I had no idea if I acquired the critter from the time I left the bag on the floor of the garage or if it made itself a home from the time the car was in the Volkswagen dealership's service garage (I had just picked the car up a day prior). I didn't know if I carried this mouse into my house in a bag, if it was still in the car, or maybe the turkey sausage was nibbled at before the bag got into the car. Who knew, right? Well, I put a cookie in my trunk to see if it would get nibbled on. It hadn't been...until today.

OMG! I have a mouse in my CAR!!! :scared1: I'm such a girl when it comes to these things! I cannot believe I have to set a peanut buttered mouse trap in my car tomorrow!



Although it's a shame you'll miss out cruising with us, I am just glad you still get to cruise across the Atlantic! I know you'll have a fabulous time, and it's just awesome that you'll be going in a blink of an eye!



Sweet! :banana: Welcome to the bunch!



I have to admit this made me smile. I could just hear the intonation of the word "Mondays". Hope the rest of the week is cheery for you!



Thanks, Krista!

We have Grandma's post surgery appointment tomorrow. She's hoping that he doesn't have a physical therapist come into the house. I think she's doing well enough that it won't be necessary, but if I could only get her to use her walker to walk more straight and upright! She even says it feels better to use the walker, but she's stubborn like me! :laughing:



Yuck! Sorry to hear that. Hopefully he/she will give you the right prescription to feel better really soon! :flower3:

LOL at mouse ,oops
Great to hear this is going to be helpful to so many of us. Thank you for the several updates and additions! Keep them coming please! Don't hesitate to let me know if I didn't get yours documented correctly.

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Thats amazing, how do you guys do stuff like that?:confused:

[orlandothebeagle]

Sarah, I thought about 5-6pm beofre dinner?? I dont know I was just throwing around a time/day to see what would suit folks as my apartment is going to be a nice spot:confused3 I will go with anything though.

[granmaz]

Sarah, I thought about 5-6pm beofre dinner?? I dont know I was just throwing around a time/day to see what would suit folks as my apartment is going to be a nice spot:confused3 I will go with anything though.


Oh, you are so lovely offering this!! You aren't in Barcelona long either.

[Buckeye Gal]

....Thats amazing, how do you guys do stuff like that?:confused:

Thanks. It's nothing too elaborate really. I have the list in Microsoft Excel, which allows me sort and colorize it. Then I copy it and save it as an image (.jpg file). That image file then gets uploaded to Photobucket so it can be put here in a post. :)

[TotallyAngelic]

Sarah, I thought about 5-6pm beofre dinner?? I dont know I was just throwing around a time/day to see what would suit folks as my apartment is going to be a nice spot:confused3 I will go with anything though.

no good for us then ... we don't get in until 10pm on the Thursday ... we will have to wait to meet everyone on the Friday evening get-together. Shame because your apartment looks to be in a stunning location with that wonderful view of the harbour.

By the looks of Kimberley's amazing ( and very clever ) chart there will be quite a few people already there on the Thursday though, so it is a lovely idea. Maybe we could change flights to get in a bit earlier ....

[DisneyVegas1]

Sorry we will miss you, Captain. We are going this week...Wed. to Wed of next week for Dennis' birthday. :woohoo::dance3: We are getting excited, less than 48 hours to Disneyland! :yay:

miss you two as well , Have a great time ....try not to become so blue with all the blue walls over at DCA ......And please tell Dennis Happy Birthday from me and the boys ...

pirate:

[MrsMork]

:scared1::scared1::scared1: I have never heard of a mouse taking up residence in a car before .... how very strange. You should get one of those humane traps and try and tempt him in with chocolate. Hope he doesn't jump on your lap while you're driving :scared1:

EEWW. We had this happen when we lived in the country in OR (in the middle of a pasture, lots of field mice). Our teenage daughter was driving down the mountain to town and the little critter ran across her foot!:scared: :laughing: Luckily she did not drive off the road. She did pull over at the first opportunity and got out and danced :dancer: and screamed :eek: for a while. :lmao::rotfl2: He had a nest built in the trunk. :rolleyes:
Oh, you are so lovely offering this!! You aren't in Barcelona long either.

Sounds lovely!!
miss you two as well , Have a great time ....try not to become so blue with all the blue walls over at DCA ......And please tell Dennis Happy Birthday from me and the boys ...

pirate:

Thanks, Captain. I will relay the wishes and we will see you in Sept. if not before.

[Bareacuda]

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This will be Saturday March 13th at Disneyland .....And I was curious how many are wanting to meet .... This is something the Pirates have done for a few years now and a great way to meet a few months before setting sail on are wonderful cruise ....

Last year we all had dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe , though alot of us met in the park during the day and had dinner that night , also after dinner we also go for the must do "Captains Trip" on POTC ride ....every year is always a story to tell about this voyage , so if you are interested please let me know ...I think the numbers are up to 14 as of right now I believe .... so can I get an aye and how many be in your party ...


pirate:

We have to back out of the DisMeet.:sad2:
It's our last big art show of the year and we are now in charge :rolleyes1
But the good news is, we have 2 trips to Disneyland planned for this year... July with our DS and 2 grandkids and November with our DD, DSIL and 4 grandkikds.:cool1::cool1:

Ann :flower3:

[orlandothebeagle]

Sarah, we can arrange another time, you def will be having a wine on our balcony!!

But , what about friday lunchtime?????????

When are you guys planning any other meets?

Please,please give us feedback about what suits everybody, we are so excited about this :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Will the magic be in port on friday?

[MrsMork]

Lynne, how far is your apartment from the official DIS hotels? We are thinking about the hop on hop off bus tour. Will this get us anywhere near you? A DIS lunchtime gathering could certainly be a Barcelona event to attend! :grouphug:

[gismo1554]

Sarah, we can arrange another time, you def will be having a wine on our balcony!!

But , what about friday lunchtime?????????

When are you guys planning any other meets?

Please,please give us feedback about what suits everybody, we are so excited about this :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Will the magic be in port on friday?


OK so I can't join you guys as not in until around 10pm on Friday but in answer to the question:

Magic is in port from ..... SAturday at 7am Im afraid

[orlandothebeagle]

Lynne, how far is your apartment from the official DIS hotels? We are thinking about the hop on hop off bus tour. Will this get us anywhere near you? A DIS lunchtime gathering could certainly be a Barcelona event to attend! :grouphug:

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[orlandothebeagle]

OK so I can't join you guys as not in until around 10pm on Friday but in answer to the question:

Magic is in port from ..... SAturday at 7am Im afraid

but I am thinking probably no point eating into everybodys precious time in barcelona? we will have a whole 2 weeks to meet, maybe thursday is best cause anybody arriving late thursday or fridays gonna have better thinigs to do:confused3

[TotallyAngelic]

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That is a fantastic spot Lynne ... will you have a view of the Disney Magic from there. What is the name of the apartments?

[TotallyAngelic]

OK so I can't join you guys as not in until around 10pm on Friday but in answer to the question:

Magic is in port from ..... SAturday at 7am Im afraid

Is that the time when she arrives Sarah, if so I might just have to get up early and go and watch her pulling in to port.

[orlandothebeagle]

That is a fantastic spot Lynne ... will you have a view of the Disney Magic from there. What is the name of the apartments?

http://www.pillowapartments.com/MiniSite.aspx?key=MTk%3d


I thought she was in friday night, sarah says sat am, oh well, I hope I can see her in the am.

[orlandothebeagle]

Also if any bodys need to use the washing machine there will only be a small fee:rotfl: just text me( number to follow):thumbsup2

[orlandothebeagle]

Is that the time when she arrives Sarah, if so I might just have to get up early and go and watch her pulling in to port.

Ok, so early breakfast sat dis meet for you and me Sarah, will we have bucks fizz and croisonts(or however you spell it?) :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[renegade7]

Is that the time when she arrives Sarah, if so I might just have to get up early and go and watch her pulling in to port.

I am on the 10 day prior and I have us "ashore" at 7 am - so guessing we will be docking earlier and then waiting for clearance to go ashore starting around then. In 2007 I remember making a 10 am flight and know there was a group of us who were first off the ship so we could make our flights.

[gismo1554]

Is that the time when she arrives Sarah, if so I might just have to get up early and go and watch her pulling in to port.

Thats the time on DCL website so I would think she would be coming in around 5 as they have to clear immigration by 7?

[gismo1554]

I am on the 10 day prior and I have us "ashore" at 7 am - so guessing we will be docking earlier and then waiting for clearance to go ashore starting around then. In 2007 I remember making a 10 am flight and know there was a group of us who were first off the ship so we could make our flights.

Yep Im thinking you probably were docked by 5am for immigration etc

[alexandmaddie]

Also WHERE do we go to meet the ship on 9/18? I saw some folks were putting together busses again (smart to have room for luggage this time after the fiasco in the EB REPO - never forget the angry Japanese driver . . .LOL). I am thinking that hubby might want to go it alone this time . . .



The buses for the EB Repo were quite the experience! You must have been on the same bus as we were. Were you at the Grand Californian? I'll never forget the bus driver punching the bus... :confused3

Krista

[ReAnSt]

Stephen had a cunning plan to book a 50+ seater bus and then only have about 30 people on it - I think we all learnt a lesson after the EB Panama - though it was super entertaining, not something that we especially need to relive :rotfl2:

I know we had planned open seats on those buses for the EBPC cruise but not enough.;)

I will have less luggage this time then that trip. Only a checked bag and carry on and maybe a personal item- no wheelchair or crutches or boot.:cool1::thumbsup2:banana:

[pilk]

Well we finally made it home. Candida is still recovering. Thanks to everyone. Now it will take me a couple weeks to catch up on all the posting everyone has been up to. :surfweb:

I have never heard of a mouse taking up residence in a car before .... how very strange.

The mouse gets it's own motorhome with a chauffeur:lmao:

Jon

[su_kraft]

Well we finally made it home. Candida is still recovering. Thanks to everyone. Now it will take me a couple weeks to catch up on all the posting everyone has been up to. :surfweb:Jon

Glad that you have made it home safely. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Sue

[wide awake]

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

[Buckeye Gal]

Mouse Update

Several of my friends on Facebook brought to my attention that they personally or know of someone who has had a mouse in their car, and the darn thing ate wires, causing bigger issues! UGH! Well that frightened me as much as the idea that I could see that thing run across my dashboard! So I got two traps set in the trunk and put one-half of the back seat down to help him get to the peanut butter and for me to keep an eye on them without jarring the car. At sundown, he hadn't made an appearance yet. Hopefully overnight!! I won't be driving that car until he's outta there!

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

Woo hoo!! Congratulations and welcome aboard!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Mouse Update

Several of my friends on Facebook brought to my attention that they personally or know of someone who has had a mouse in their car, and the darn thing ate wires, causing bigger issues! UGH! Well that frightened me as much as the idea that I could see that thing run across my dashboard! So I got two traps set in the trunk and put one-half of the back seat down to help him get to the peanut butter and for me to keep an eye on them without jarring the car. At sundown, he hadn't made an appearance yet. Hopefully overnight!! I won't be driving that car until he's outta there!



Woo hoo!! Congratulations and welcome aboard!

OMG, you crack me up Kimberly! I take it you wouldn't like my two pet mice that I have at my parent's house? They are so cute! LOL!

[MagicMe]

OMG, you crack me up Kimberly! I take it you wouldn't like my two pet mice that I have at my parent's house? They are so cute! LOL!


Yeah but yours are in a cage, don't leave droppings all over and won't chew everything around your car including possibly the wiring!

[woody73]

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available.
Welcome.

Woody

[Buckeye Gal]

OMG, you crack me up Kimberly! I take it you wouldn't like my two pet mice that I have at my parent's house? They are so cute! LOL!

Nope! I didn't have the heart to tell you when you got them that the pictures gave me the willies! They're faces that only a mommy can love! I can't remember their names, but because you're their mommy, I hope they're happy critters! ::MickeyMo::MickeyMo

PS: Doesn't Dave love your babies enough to let them live with you? I'm sure Beth is taking good care of them though!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Yeah but yours are in a cage, don't leave droppings all over and won't chew everything around your car including possibly the wiring!

True...true! I hope you had a great birthday!!!!

Nope! I didn't have the heart to tell you when you got them that the pictures gave me the willies! They're faces that only a mommy can love! I can't remember their names, but because you're their mommy, I hope they're happy critters! ::MickeyMo::MickeyMo

PS: Doesn't Dave love your babies enough to let them live with you? I'm sure Beth is taking good care of them though!

LOL! It's OK Kimberly...they aren't for everyone! If you would have asked me a year ago if I would have loved any other mice other than Mickey and Minnie, I would say no way...but then Snoopy gave birth to Remy and I fell in love with them!

They are still at my parent's house because my mom and my sister couldn't part with them! They just love my mom! It's sounds crazy, but they know when she is around and they beg for food!

I hope you catch your mouse soon! :)

[TotallyAngelic]

Ok, so early breakfast sat dis meet for you and me Sarah, will we have bucks fizz and croisonts(or however you spell it?) :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

wooooo hoooooo ... that sounds like a plan :woohoo:
Do you know how long it would take to walk from the Ramblas to the port where you are Lynne ....

Yep Im thinking you probably were docked by 5am for immigration etc

:scared1: 5am ... would still be nice to get up and see her coming in .... also give us a great start to the day. Is 5am too early for you Lynne? I suppose it will depend on how late we went to bed on the Friday :rotfl:

Don't know if getting up at 04:30 will make me too tired for later in the day .... if I am too excited to sleep (very likely) I may just get up and go see the Magic arriving.

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

Welcome aboard ... hope you get those CAT 10s !!!

[MrsMork]

Glad that you have made it home safely. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Sue

We too are glad you are home.

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

:yay::dance3:

[DiaLady]

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

Hurray!!! Congrats. . . it's going to be a fabulous trip!

[DiaLady]

Thought I would show you that out of the 41 rooms at the Praktik Rambla, we now have 18 of them Friday night! :woohoo:




That explains why I couldn't get inexpensive rooms there . . .LOL

[TotallyAngelic]

Yeah but yours are in a cage, don't leave droppings all over and won't chew everything around your car including possibly the wiring!

Hope you catch your unwanted lodger today Kimberley before he does any damage :scared1::scared1:

[DiaLady]

The buses for the EB Repo were quite the experience! You must have been on the same bus as we were. Were you at the Grand Californian? I'll never forget the bus driver punching the bus... :confused3

Krista

I WISH we had stayed at the Grand Californian. We stayed at the Best Western (which was horrible). But we did have an entertaining bus ride (with the angry Japanese driver). The kids were reminding me how it looked like he was going to ram the portajohns at the port. . . LOL

[granmaz]

I'm getting so excited about this trip now!!!:banana::banana::banana: Seems like a fantastic group of people too and can't wait to meet you all. We arrive at the Praktik Rambla in the evening of the 14th so it will be fun seeing everyone else arriving - lots of American accents and a few others odd ones.:):):dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3: Looking forward to meeting old friends and new.

We are off to Florida next week!! :yay:We leave here this coming Sunday for the airport hotel and are flying out to Orlando on Monday 8th. We are there for 6 weeks and have a 7 night Magic Western on the 20th February. :yay: Not planning on doing anything at all, just getting off in port to go for a walk. going to be very lazy. I'm still suffering some pain after eating since the pancreatitis so will have to be a bit careful what and how much I eat!!:eek::eek: Also no alcohol!! Not a problem really, but I did used to like a glass of wine with a meal, and where better than onboard the Magic!! Ah well, at least I will be onboard.:rotfl:

[pilk]

Mouse Update

Several of my friends on Facebook brought to my attention that they personally or know of someone who has had a mouse in their car, and the darn thing ate wires, causing bigger issues! UGH! Well that frightened me as much as the idea that I could see that thing run across my dashboard! So I got two traps set in the trunk and put one-half of the back seat down to help him get to the peanut butter and for me to keep an eye on them without jarring the car. At sundown, he hadn't made an appearance yet. Hopefully overnight!! I won't be driving that car until he's outta there!



Woo hoo!! Congratulations and welcome aboard!

All the mouse wants is to feel a sense of adventure. Never knowing where he/she is going to wake up the next day. Why don't you buy a toy car for it to sit in. Then it can feel like it is on "Test Track".:rotfl:

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

Welcome aboard
We are off to Florida next week!! :yay:We leave here this coming Sunday for the airport hotel and are flying out to Orlando on Monday 8th. We are there for 6 weeks and have a 7 night Magic Western on the 20th February. :yay: Not planning on doing anything at all, just getting off in port to go for a walk. going to be very lazy. I'm still suffering some pain after eating since the pancreatitis so will have to be a bit careful what and how much I eat!!:eek::eek: Also no alcohol!! Not a problem really, but I did used to like a glass of wine with a meal, and where better than onboard the Magic!! Ah well, at least I will be onboard.:rotfl:

Have a good and safe trip.:woohoo:

Jon

[orlandothebeagle]

Well we finally made it home. Candida is still recovering. Thanks to everyone. Now it will take me a couple weeks to catch up on all the posting everyone has been up to. :surfweb:



The mouse gets it's own motorhome with a chauffeur:lmao:

Jon
Glad you checked in.
Mouse Update

Several of my friends on Facebook brought to my attention that they personally or know of someone who has had a mouse in their car, and the darn thing ate wires, causing bigger issues! UGH! Well that frightened me as much as the idea that I could see that thing run across my dashboard! So I got two traps set in the trunk and put one-half of the back seat down to help him get to the peanut butter and for me to keep an eye on them without jarring the car. At sundown, he hadn't made an appearance yet. Hopefully overnight!! I won't be driving that car until he's outta there!



Woo hoo!! Congratulations and welcome aboard!
Len had a motor bike a few years ago, it lived in the garage all winter, I was NOT impressed with this speed machine and worried constantly all summer(only time I ever nagged Leonard) about him on it.
Any way , can you imagine my delight when he got it out in April and a huge family of mice had taken up residence in the engine.:lmao:
wooooo hoooooo ... that sounds like a plan :woohoo:
Do you know how long it would take to walk from the Ramblas to the port where you are Lynne ....



:scared1: 5am ... would still be nice to get up and see her coming in .... also give us a great start to the day. Is 5am too early for you Lynne? I suppose it will depend on how late we went to bed on the Friday :rotfl:

Don't know if getting up at 04:30 will make me too tired for later in the day .... if I am too excited to sleep (very likely) I may just get up and go see the Magic arriving.



Welcome aboard ... hope you get those CAT 10s !!!
No, that would not be too early, I will have to work it out, google maps are brilliant for that stuff, give me a link for your hotel so I can work it out.
I'm getting so excited about this trip now!!!:banana::banana::banana: Seems like a fantastic group of people too and can't wait to meet you all. We arrive at the Praktik Rambla in the evening of the 14th so it will be fun seeing everyone else arriving - lots of American accents and a few others odd ones.:):):dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3: Looking forward to meeting old friends and new.

We are off to Florida next week!! :yay:We leave here this coming Sunday for the airport hotel and are flying out to Orlando on Monday 8th. We are there for 6 weeks and have a 7 night Magic Western on the 20th February. :yay: Not planning on doing anything at all, just getting off in port to go for a walk. going to be very lazy. I'm still suffering some pain after eating since the pancreatitis so will have to be a bit careful what and how much I eat!!:eek::eek: Also no alcohol!! Not a problem really, but I did used to like a glass of wine with a meal, and where better than onboard the Magic!! Ah well, at least I will be onboard.:rotfl:

Where are you stying in Fl Marilyn? ^ weeks!!!! Im gonna miss you:goodvibes

[granmaz]

Where are you stying in Fl Marilyn? ^ weeks!!!! Im gonna miss you:goodvibes

We have 12 nights booked at SSR before the cruise, then afterwards we have a villa for 3 weeks!!

We should be online apart from on the cruise, so I should be checking in and keeping an eye on you all!!!

[1DisneyQueen]

Good morning everyone. I have been away from here for a long time. I thought I had better get my act together this morning and stop by, check in and see what planning is going on.

We are all still coming, DH, Myself, DSis, DBil and DN and her DH. No grandchildren in tow this time. Not sure I will know what to do with myself to just do adult activities. I am sure willing to find out:thumbsup2

Is there anyone I should meet first? Are there any special gatherings we should consider?

I look forward to meeting you all on-line and chatting over the next few months.

Have a wonderful day
Dee:wave2:

[MrsMork]

I'm getting so excited about this trip now!!!:banana::banana::banana: Seems like a fantastic group of people too and can't wait to meet you all. We arrive at the Praktik Rambla in the evening of the 14th so it will be fun seeing everyone else arriving - lots of American accents and a few others odd ones.:):):dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3: Looking forward to meeting old friends and new.

We are off to Florida next week!! :yay:We leave here this coming Sunday for the airport hotel and are flying out to Orlando on Monday 8th. We are there for 6 weeks and have a 7 night Magic Western on the 20th February. :yay: Not planning on doing anything at all, just getting off in port to go for a walk. going to be very lazy. I'm still suffering some pain after eating since the pancreatitis so will have to be a bit careful what and how much I eat!!:eek::eek: Also no alcohol!! Not a problem really, but I did used to like a glass of wine with a meal, and where better than onboard the Magic!! Ah well, at least I will be onboard.:rotfl:

Marilyn, have a great 6 weeks! Sad no wine, but still good times!


We leave for Disneyland this evening!! :woohoo: Dennis said he thinks he may not want to lug along the laptop...:surfweb:.:scared1: No DIS for a week????? :eek: We will see if he can leave his Farm on FB for a week! :lmao:

[Buckeye Gal]

I took grandmother for her three week post-surgery appointment yesterday. He was very pleased with her progress and the look of the long incision. So we're very grateful for that! He wants to see her again in 3 more weeks.

Afterwards, we went to this little country store. Seriously...it's a "country store", too! I felt like I went back in time several years! Anyways, that trip demonstrated to me that I probably should stay with her a bit longer than I was anticipating because she didn't hold up very long. I also need to get her out and walk more to build up more strength. Since the weather is not great for her to walk outside much, I'm thinking we'll need to make some trips to some stores a few times a week. That's the most sneaky way I can get her to exercise it more. ;) Otherwise, she's suggested going to her church to walk the loop in the building. Regardless, she's on the mend!

...They are still at my parent's house because my mom and my sister couldn't part with them! They just love my mom! It's sounds crazy, but they know when she is around and they beg for food!...

With that much love, I'm sure the grandsqueaks are quite happy at your mom's then!

All the mouse wants is to feel a sense of adventure....Why don't you buy a toy car for it to sit in. Then it can feel like it is on "Test Track".:rotfl:

....Well we finally made it home. Candida is still recovering....


:rotfl2:

I'm sure it feels good to be home after all you've been through in the past few weeks. Let Candida know we're all here cheering for her fast recovery!

Hope you catch your unwanted lodger today Kimberley before he does any damage :scared1::scared1:

As of 3 hours ago, there was no mouse and all the peanut butter. :headache:

Good morning everyone. I have been away from here for a long time. I thought I had better get my act together this morning and stop by, check in and see what planning is going on.

We are all still coming, DH, Myself, DSis, DBil and DN and her DH. No grandchildren in tow this time. Not sure I will know what to do with myself to just do adult activities. I am sure willing to find out:thumbsup2...

Great seeing you back here on the boards, Dee! Thanks for the hotel info! I'll likely publish all the updates I've received by the end of day.

No doubt you'll enjoy exploring your options without the kiddos!

...We leave for Disneyland this evening!! :woohoo: Dennis said he thinks he may not want to lug along the laptop...:surfweb:.:scared1: No DIS for a week????? :eek: We will see if he can leave his Farm on FB for a week! :lmao:

:rotfl: Well with or without the electronic lifelines, have safe travels and a FABULOUS time!

[orlandothebeagle]

We have 12 nights booked at SSR before the cruise, then afterwards we have a villa for 3 weeks!!

We should be online apart from on the cruise, so I should be checking in and keeping an eye on you all!!!
SSR?? I know I am being thick, it sounds fab.
Good morning everyone. I have been away from here for a long time. I thought I had better get my act together this morning and stop by, check in and see what planning is going on.

We are all still coming, DH, Myself, DSis, DBil and DN and her DH. No grandchildren in tow this time. Not sure I will know what to do with myself to just do adult activities. I am sure willing to find out:thumbsup2

Is there anyone I should meet first? Are there any special gatherings we should consider?

I look forward to meeting you all on-line and chatting over the next few months.

Have a wonderful day
Dee:wave2:
Hi Dee.
Marilyn, have a great 6 weeks! Sad no wine, but still good times!


We leave for Disneyland this evening!! :woohoo: Dennis said he thinks he may not want to lug along the laptop...:surfweb:.:scared1: No DIS for a week????? :eek: We will see if he can leave his Farm on FB for a week! :lmao:
Have a great time(Ive never got the farm thing??!!
I took grandmother for her three week post-surgery appointment yesterday. He was very pleased with her progress and the look of the long incision. So we're very grateful for that! He wants to see her again in 3 more weeks.

Afterwards, we went to this little country store. Seriously...it's a "country store", too! I felt like I went back in time several years! Anyways, that trip demonstrated to me that I probably should stay with her a bit longer than I was anticipating because she didn't hold up very long. I also need to get her out and walk more to build up more strength. Since the weather is not great for her to walk outside much, I'm thinking we'll need to make some trips to some stores a few times a week. That's the most sneaky way I can get her to exercise it more. ;) Otherwise, she's suggested going to her church to walk the loop in the building. Regardless, she's on the mend!



Glad your gran is getting better even if it is slower than you want

[PrincessShmoo]

Good morning everyone. I have been away from here for a long time. I thought I had better get my act together this morning and stop by, check in and see what planning is going on.

We are all still coming, DH, Myself, DSis, DBil and DN and her DH. No grandchildren in tow this time. Not sure I will know what to do with myself to just do adult activities. I am sure willing to find out:thumbsup2

Is there anyone I should meet first? Are there any special gatherings we should consider?

I look forward to meeting you all on-line and chatting over the next few months.

Have a wonderful day
Dee:wave2:


:welcome: Welcome back, be sure to check out the new website:

http://www.transatlanticpirates.com/

:cutie:

[gismo1554]

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

Welcome onboard! Glad to see more of us! I reckon well have some more rooms open up late April early May!

[gismo1554]

Glad you checked in.

Len had a motor bike a few years ago, it lived in the garage all winter, I was NOT impressed with this speed machine and worried constantly all summer(only time I ever nagged Leonard) about him on it.
Any way , can you imagine my delight when he got it out in April and a huge family of mice had taken up residence in the engine.:lmao:


LOL I have to say this amused me so much! Dan has a bike and actually had an accident first day out on it a year ago! I wonder if I could get him to lock it up somewhere with mice?

[gismo1554]

SSR?? I know I am being thick, it sounds fab.

Hi Dee.

Have a great time(Ive never got the farm thing??!!


Glad your gran is getting better even if it is slower than you want

I know something! SSR = SARATOGA SPRINGS RESORT!

[granmaz]

Marilyn, have a great 6 weeks! Sad no wine, but still good times!


We leave for Disneyland this evening!! :woohoo: Dennis said he thinks he may not want to lug along the laptop...:surfweb:.:scared1: No DIS for a week????? :eek: We will see if he can leave his Farm on FB for a week! :lmao:

Oh, I had 2 weeks last year without my farm, ranch and fish tank. Terrible withdrawal symptoms, and I was aboard the Magic too!!!:blush:

Since being in hospital though I haven't been back to them, and am managing fine!!!

Have a great time(I know you will!!!)

[HallsofVA]

Out of curiousity, I just checked, and we are the largest single thread in terms of responses in this section, and still growing. Are the mods ever going to close this thread? We're 600 posts above the part 15 thread of the neverending cruise meet, and we're still going!

Did someone actually submit the request to the mods to close it?? Just wondering...

[1DisneyQueen]

:welcome: Welcome back, be sure to check out the new website:

http://www.transatlanticpirates.com/

:cutie:


I checked out the site, but I am confused. Is the fish extender and secret Mickey on that site the same as the one here?

[1DisneyQueen]

Out of curiousity, I just checked, and we are the largest single thread in terms of responses in this section, and still growing. Are the mods ever going to close this thread? We're 600 posts above the part 15 thread of the neverending cruise meet, and we're still going!

Did someone actually submit the request to the mods to close it?? Just wondering...

I saw part 4 already started, but not useable till this is closed and the Mod did not indicate when that will be.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I WISH we had stayed at the Grand Californian. We stayed at the Best Western (which was horrible). But we did have an entertaining bus ride (with the angry Japanese driver). The kids were reminding me how it looked like he was going to ram the portajohns at the port. . . LOL

I think we stayed one night at that Best Western in 2005...it was bad. We had stayed at Paradise Pier for a few nights before that so switching to there was not fun.

I'm enjoying the stories about the bus driver! :)

[TheCooksLuvDisney]

I'd prefer to deliver "whenever suits" rather than a schedule. Last time we just did it deck by deck as time allowed which worked well for our schedule.



I'll have to agree with this. I'll probably deliver a floor of fe gifts while I'm waiting for the laundry.

[steamboat will]

I checked out the site, but I am confused. Is the fish extender and secret Mickey on that site the same as the one here?

Oh i hope it IS!!

I've signed up to join fishextender on the transatlantic pirate thread. So hope someone can confirm this.

SW

[orlandothebeagle]

I know something! SSR = SARATOGA SPRINGS RESORT!

Sarah, you know lots!!! was that the one that was previuoslly called dixie landings? we went years ago and loved it.

[orlandothebeagle]

Oh i hope it IS!!

I've signed up to join fishextender on the transatlantic pirate thread. So hope someone can confirm this.

SW

Im sure it is :thumbsup2 some one els will confirm cause Im not doing it ,I dont pay that much attention:confused:

[granmaz]

Sarah, you know lots!!! was that the one that was previuoslly called dixie landings? we went years ago and loved it.

No, what was Dixie Landings is now Port Orleans Riverside, and yes it is a lovely resort.

Saratoga Springs is a large DVC resort across from Downtown Disney. We really like spending our first nights there and walking to DTD a few times. We are DVC members there.

[orlandothebeagle]

No, what was Dixie Landings is now Port Orleans Riverside, and yes it is a lovely resort.

Saratoga Springs is a large DVC resort across from Downtown Disney. We really like spending our first nights there and walking to DTD a few times.

Ah, sounds nice. LAst time we went to dtd it was really great, other times it has been really quiet and boring.Its nice to ditch the car occ.
ALL we talk about is cruising, my Mum drives me nuts (in a good way) and keeps getting the 2 cruises mixed up.:confused:Its a hard life.

[su_kraft]

Im sure it is :thumbsup2 some one els will confirm cause Im not doing it ,I dont pay that much attention:confused:

Yes, they are the same. The website just captures the whole group in one easy place. So sign up for whatever on the website, then come here and talk about it...

Sue

[birkner]

I haven't been on in ages. We were busy with holidays, going to CES etc. I hope to make more time to be on the boards as the time gets closer.


John is going to Barcelona next Friday on business so he is going to check it out for us.

How do I sign up to go to the Disneyland meet in March?

[1DisneyQueen]

Yes, they are the same. The website just captures the whole group in one easy place. So sign up for whatever on the website, then come here and talk about it...

Sue

I signed up here for secret mickey, but my name is not over there. I will go there and sign up again. Thanks for clearing that up.

[Terapin]

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

[1DisneyQueen]

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.


Luck and pixie dust coming your way for a quick renovation and a great new job!pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment.



I'm so sorry to hear that. I was laid off over the summer but there is no way we are cancelling either!

I hope he finds work soon! :hug:

[TotallyAngelic]

We are off to Florida next week!! :yay:We leave here this coming Sunday for the airport hotel and are flying out to Orlando on Monday 8th. We are there for 6 weeks and have a 7 night Magic Western on the 20th February. :yay: Not planning on doing anything at all, just getting off in port to go for a walk. going to be very lazy. I'm still suffering some pain after eating since the pancreatitis so will have to be a bit careful what and how much I eat!!:eek::eek: Also no alcohol!! Not a problem really, but I did used to like a glass of wine with a meal, and where better than onboard the Magic!! Ah well, at least I will be onboard.:rotfl:

Have a wonderful time Marilyn and give our love to the Magic :love: I can only dream of being in Florida for 6 weeks ... you are very lucky :woohoo:

Good morning everyone. I have been away from here for a long time. I thought I had better get my act together this morning and stop by, check in and see what planning is going on.

We are all still coming, DH, Myself, DSis, DBil and DN and her DH. No grandchildren in tow this time. Not sure I will know what to do with myself to just do adult activities. I am sure willing to find out:thumbsup2

Is there anyone I should meet first? Are there any special gatherings we should consider?

I look forward to meeting you all on-line and chatting over the next few months.

Have a wonderful day
Dee:wave2:

HI Dee ... welcome back. :goodvibes



We leave for Disneyland this evening!! :woohoo: Dennis said he thinks he may not want to lug along the laptop...:surfweb:.:scared1: No DIS for a week????? :eek: We will see if he can leave his Farm on FB for a week! :lmao:

Have a fantastic time in Disneyland Angie and Dennis :woohoo:

I took grandmother for her three week post-surgery appointment yesterday. He was very pleased with her progress and the look of the long incision. So we're very grateful for that! He wants to see her again in 3 more weeks.



Pleased to hear that your grandmother is making such a good recovery Kimberley. It must be all the TLC she is getting from you :hug:

I checked out the site, but I am confused. Is the fish extender and secret Mickey on that site the same as the one here?

Yes .... you can sign up for our Secret Mickey, Fish Extender Exchange, Lanyards etc etc on the www.transatlanticpirates.com website. Just register with the roll call and then you can click on what you want to sign up to.

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Hope your DH manages to get fixed up with an opportunity soon and that your bathroom renovation goes as planned. We did ours two years ago and as DH wanted to do it himself it was taking him months, until I was so fed up I called in a plumber to put in all the fixtures, and he did it in about 2 days
:confused3:confused3

[paulasillars]

Total now 38 people - please check and make sure I have you listed and listed correctly :)

Name Hotel # in party
PaulaSillars Praktik Rambla 3
TotallyAngelic Praktik Rambla 2
Dizneyholic Praktik Rambla 2
Buckeye Gal Praktik Rambla 1
MrsMork Praktik Rambla 2
MagicMe Praktik Rambla 3
Granmaz Praktik Rambla 2
Steffy Praktik Rambla 1
Tinker1bell Praktik Rambla 1
Terapin Praktik Rambla 6
M4Travels Praktik Rambla 2
Nacho1337 Praktik Rambla 4
YukonGirl123 Praktik Rambla 2
KermitRocks Praktik Barcelona 2
PJPoohBear Praktik Barcelona 1
Su_Kraft TBA 4

[orlandothebeagle]

I haven't been on in ages. We were busy with holidays, going to CES etc. I hope to make more time to be on the boards as the time gets closer.


John is going to Barcelona next Friday on business so he is going to check it out for us.

How do I sign up to go to the Disneyland meet in March?
Very exciting,lucky John or does he find it boring going away with out you?
I signed up here for secret mickey, but my name is not over there. I will go there and sign up again. Thanks for clearing that up.
:thumbsup2
Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

:wizard:clear skies to you. And a bigger and better job for dh.
Glad your not cancelling!

[paulasillars]

I have never heard of a mouse taking up residence in a car before .... how very strange. You should get one of those humane traps and try and tempt him in with chocolate. Hope he doesn't jump on your lap while you're driving :scared1:

Last winter I lifted the bonnet of my car (which I don't use terribly often) and found a bunch of seed potatoes that we'd bought to plant in the spring along with a bunch of mouse poo - probably a nice warm place to sit and nosh after the car had been out a while;)

I know we had planned open seats on those buses for the EBPC cruise but not enough.;)

I will have less luggage this time then that trip. Only a checked bag and carry on and maybe a personal item- no wheelchair or crutches or boot.:cool1::thumbsup2:banana:

Wow Becky - you won't know yourself travelling so light! :rotfl:

We arrive at the Praktik Rambla in the evening of the 14th so it will be fun seeing everyone else arriving - lots of American accents and a few others odd ones.:

Odd accents? I think you might be talking about me :rolleyes:

I checked out the site, but I am confused. Is the fish extender and secret Mickey on that site the same as the one here?

Oh i hope it IS!!

I've signed up to join fishextender on the transatlantic pirate thread. So hope someone can confirm this.

SW

Yes it is the same sign up - just in one place.

As another thought - did anyone volunteer for putting together a group navigator?

[granmaz]

Ah, sounds nice. LAst time we went to dtd it was really great, other times it has been really quiet and boring.Its nice to ditch the car occ.
ALL we talk about is cruising, my Mum drives me nuts (in a good way) and keeps getting the 2 cruises mixed up.:confused:Its a hard life.

I have been known to get confused about the 2(TA and PC) cruises, but John is terrible. I tell him a whole load of info about this cruise, and he looks blank because it doesn't fit in with what he remembered - as he is thinking about the PC cruise. I have to straighten him out and then start all over again with what I have just told him!!! :headache::headache::headache: Seems even if I start off with the words Transatlantic and Panama Canal it doesn't make any difference whatsoever.

It doesn't help that we have this third cruise booked we are taking in 2 weeks either, but as we aren't doing anything special on that the plans are minor. We do however have the flights booked, so if I talk flights he is always thinking of the wrong vacation!!!

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Sorry to heart about the job situation. You sound very positive though. Glad you are still planning on joining us. All the best in your bathroom renovations!!!

Have a wonderful time Marilyn and give our love to the Magic :love: I can only dream of being in Florida for 6 weeks ... you are very lucky :woohoo:


We are, and we know that. We are also old!!!!!! That is the slight down side of having the time and ability to go for these longer trips. :lmao::lmao: We are also really mean and tight at home and don't go out or spend much the rest of the year. If you go for so long, you can't eat out at Disney restaurants all the time and have to cook in the villa. Only down side, but better cooking there rather than here!!!:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:


Odd accents? I think you might be talking about me :rolleyes:


Myself as well with a bit of a broad Yorkshire accent.:rolleyes1

[pilk]

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Passing along hope and wishes that your husband finds something quickly and for clear skies.

SSR?? I know I am being thick, it sounds fab.



If your thick, I must be really dense. I knew this one but, I had to have a cheat sheet for all the short forms for awhile.

When we went to WDW in 2008 we got a free upgrade from an All Star resort to a SSR one bedroom. That was a great offer. :cool1:

Jon

[su_kraft]

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Heres pixiedust: for a quick bathroom, and a quick return to the burden of FT employment.

Sue

[su_kraft]

Total now 38 people - please check and make sure I have you listed and listed correctly :)

Name Hotel # in party
Su_Kraft TBA 4

You can take the TBA away... We have moved and are confirmed at Praktik Rambla!!

Let the party begin!

[HallsofVA]

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Good luck to you with the bath remodel and to your DH on the job hunt. My DH is going on 15 months unemployed. I heard this referred to as a "Man-cession" yesterday given that so many of the jobs lost have been lost by men.

[birkner]

[QUOTE=orlandothebeagle;35292004]Very exciting,lucky John or does he find it boring going away with out you?

:thumbsup2


When you are doing trade show set up

Normally, I like to go with John on his trade show adventures. We just went to CES in Las Vegas in January.

However, this time the schedule is crazier than normal. His company has never exhibited at Mobile World Congress before. The cost to get in is $800 which I don't want to pay. Most other trade shows are not that expensive. I would like to see Duan, Duran and Steven Fry but am unwilling to pay the $10K it costs to have a Platinum Pass to the show.

We want to savor Barcelona together and there just isn't time to do it when he is working 24/7.

[orlandothebeagle]

I have been known to get confused about the 2(TA and PC) cruises, but John is terrible. I tell him a whole load of info about this cruise, and he looks blank because it doesn't fit in with what he remembered - as he is thinking about the PC cruise. I have to straighten him out and then start all over again with what I have just told him!!! :headache::headache::headache: Seems even if I start off with the words Transatlantic and Panama Canal it doesn't make any difference whatsoever.

It doesn't help that we have this third cruise booked we are taking in 2 weeks either, but as we aren't doing anything special on that the plans are minor. We do however have the flights booked, so if I talk flights he is always thinking of the wrong vacation!!!



Sorry to heart about the job situation. You sound very positive though. Glad you are still planning on joining us. All the best in your bathroom renovations!!!



We are, and we know that. We are also old!!!!!! That is the slight down side of having the time and ability to go for these longer trips. :lmao::lmao: We are also really mean and tight at home and don't go out or spend much the rest of the year. If you go for so long, you can't eat out at Disney restaurants all the time and have to cook in the villa. Only down side, but better cooking there rather than here!!!:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:



Myself as well with a bit of a broad Yorkshire accent.:rolleyes1
Its a hard life, cruise, which cruise:lmao:
Its funny, my friends mum has a yorkshire accent, she is just so lovely, now when I hear accent like them I automaticly like the person, daft eh?

You can take the TBA away... We have moved and are confirmed at Praktik Rambla!!

Let the party begin!
:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:
[QUOTE=orlandothebeagle;35292004]Very exciting,lucky John or does he find it boring going away with out you?

:thumbsup2


When you are doing trade show set up

Normally, I like to go with John on his trade show adventures. We just went to CES in Las Vegas in January.

However, this time the schedule is crazier than normal. His company has never exhibited at Mobile World Congress before. The cost to get in is $800 which I don't want to pay. Most other trade shows are not that expensive. I would like to see Duan, Duran and Steven Fry but am unwilling to pay the $10K it costs to have a Platinum Pass to the show.

We want to savor Barcelona together and there just isn't time to do it when he is working 24/7.


Top idea, wait till you are both there!
What does hubby do?
mobile world congress, ?? :confused:
Duran duran:thumbsup2

[granmaz]

[QUOTE=orlandothebeagle;35292004]Very exciting,lucky John or does he find it boring going away with out you?

:thumbsup2


When you are doing trade show set up

Normally, I like to go with John on his trade show adventures. We just went to CES in Las Vegas in January.

However, this time the schedule is crazier than normal. His company has never exhibited at Mobile World Congress before. The cost to get in is $800 which I don't want to pay. Most other trade shows are not that expensive. I would like to see Duan, Duran and Steven Fry but am unwilling to pay the $10K it costs to have a Platinum Pass to the show.

We want to savor Barcelona together and there just isn't time to do it when he is working 24/7.


John does get bored without me - at any time we are apart I think!!!:lovestruc

Fortunately John passed over the running of the business to our son last year. He is doing fantastic, and has taken the business forward. So John has just gone to help out. This would have been one boring trip for me though!! Audio visual things do nothing for me!!!(apart from being the means of paying John of course:rotfl2:)

I used to go on the smaller Christian Resource Exhibitions with him when the business was younger and did mostly Church Supplies, and I enjoyed those as there was plenty to look at.

Its a hard life, cruise, which cruise:lmao:
Its funny, my friends mum has a yorkshire accent, she is just so lovely, now when I hear accent like them I automaticly like the person, daft eh?


:

Well I hope I don't disappoint you!!!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[MrsMork]

SSR?? I know I am being thick, it sounds fab.

Hi Dee.

Have a great time(Ive never got the farm thing??!!


Glad your gran is getting better even if it is slower than you want

I don't get the farm thing either! (And LOOK he brought the laptop!! :lmao:) But he farms and takes care of his zoo for retirement recreation. Could be doing worse things I think! I have grown to love cooking and baking since we retired.

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Oh, wishing you lots of luck with all your endeavors!

[KermitRocks]

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

:cheer2: Welcome!! :cheer2:

Mouse Update

Several of my friends on Facebook brought to my attention that they personally or know of someone who has had a mouse in their car, and the darn thing ate wires, causing bigger issues! UGH! Well that frightened me as much as the idea that I could see that thing run across my dashboard! So I got two traps set in the trunk and put one-half of the back seat down to help him get to the peanut butter and for me to keep an eye on them without jarring the car. At sundown, he hadn't made an appearance yet. Hopefully overnight!! I won't be driving that car until he's outta there!
[QUOTE]

Good Luck!

[QUOTE=granmaz;35277764]We are off to Florida next week!! :yay:We leave here this coming Sunday for the airport hotel and are flying out to Orlando on Monday 8th. We are there for 6 weeks and have a 7 night Magic Western on the 20th February. :yay: Not planning on doing anything at all, just getting off in port to go for a walk. going to be very lazy. I'm still suffering some pain after eating since the pancreatitis so will have to be a bit careful what and how much I eat!!:eek::eek: Also no alcohol!! Not a problem really, but I did used to like a glass of wine with a meal, and where better than onboard the Magic!! Ah well, at least I will be onboard.:rotfl:

How exciting! It will be a good way to spend time before our TA crusie. If I lived near WDW I would need a shorter cruise to help pass the time. September needs to get here! Have a great trip!!! :yay::yay:

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Sorry to hear about DH's work situation. These are such tough times. I do see improvements in many areas of our economy and hope this will translate into jobs for all, including your DH.

And good luck with the bathroom renovation!

Total now 38 people - please check and make sure I have you listed and listed correctly :)

Name Hotel # in party
PaulaSillars Praktik Rambla 3
TotallyAngelic Praktik Rambla 2
Dizneyholic Praktik Rambla 2
Buckeye Gal Praktik Rambla 1
MrsMork Praktik Rambla 2
MagicMe Praktik Rambla 3
Granmaz Praktik Rambla 2
Steffy Praktik Rambla 1
Tinker1bell Praktik Rambla 1
Terapin Praktik Rambla 6
M4Travels Praktik Rambla 2
Nacho1337 Praktik Rambla 4
YukonGirl123 Praktik Rambla 2
KermitRocks Praktik Barcelona 2
PJPoohBear Praktik Barcelona 1
Su_Kraft TBA 4

Hi Paula, We're at the PR. (I checked the PM I sent you and I didn't type it correctly. I'll also send you an updated PM.) Thanks again for compiling the list. You rock! :woohoo:

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/cbrniner/disneyland.png


This will be Saturday March 13th at Disneyland .....And I was curious how many are wanting to meet .... This is something the Pirates have done for a few years now and a great way to meet a few months before setting sail on are wonderful cruise ....

Last year we all had dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe , though alot of us met in the park during the day and had dinner that night , also after dinner we also go for the must do "Captains Trip" on POTC ride ....every year is always a story to tell about this voyage , so if you are interested please let me know ...I think the numbers are up to 14 as of right now I believe .... so can I get an aye and how many be in your party ...
pirate:

We will probably be able to make it! Looking forward to meeting our fellow TA cruisers. :cool1::yay::woohoo::banana:
Do I need to do anything to get information about the meet?

[MrsMork]

Total now 38 people - please check and make sure I have you listed and listed correctly :)

Name Hotel # in party
PaulaSillars Praktik Rambla 3
TotallyAngelic Praktik Rambla 2
Dizneyholic Praktik Rambla 2
Buckeye Gal Praktik Rambla 1
MrsMork Praktik Rambla 2
MagicMe Praktik Rambla 3
Granmaz Praktik Rambla 2
Steffy Praktik Rambla 1
Tinker1bell Praktik Rambla 1
Terapin Praktik Rambla 6
M4Travels Praktik Rambla 2
Nacho1337 Praktik Rambla 4
YukonGirl123 Praktik Rambla 2
KermitRocks Praktik Barcelona 2
PJPoohBear Praktik Barcelona 1
Su_Kraft TBA 4

I don't see Dennis and I on the list. I did send pm. MrsMork - 2 Praktik Barcelona Don't even think of taking PJ without us!!! :rotfl2:

[birkner]

:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:


Top idea, wait till you are both there!
What does hubby do?
mobile world congress, ?? :confused:
Duran duran:thumbsup2

1. DH is the VP of Strategic Marketing for SiliconBlue Technologies, a semiconductor company which manufactures low power FPGA's (Field Programmable Gate Arrays). They are the first new start up programmable semiconductor company in 20 years to achieve production volume companies. Their chips are designed for the high capacity, low power, constrained space design area, and price requirements for battery-operated products such as Smartphones, eBooks/ePaper, netbooks, mobile internet devices, portable media players, handheld POS terminals, medical instruments, digital still cameras and flash camcorders.

2. Basically it is a trade show for mobile device vendors and suppliers to that marketplace.

When and where will the 2010 Mobile World Congress be held?
The 2010 Mobile World Congress will be held 15-18 February at Fira de Barcelona, in Barcelona, Spain. The address is: Av. Reina Maria Cristina, s/n, 08004 Barcelona, Spain

What is the format of the event?
Mobile World Congress is once again comprised of several components:

A world-class thought leadership conference featuring visionary keynotes and action-provoking panel discussions
An exhibition with more than 1,300 companies displaying the cutting edge products and technology that will define the mobile future
An Awards ceremony and industry seminars that highlight the most innovative mobile solutions and initiatives from around the world
And most importantly, the planet’s best venue for mobile industry networking, finding business opportunities, and making deals
Events begin on Monday, 15 February and continue through Thursday, 18 February.


3. Award Ceremony:

This spectacular evening will be hosted by writer, actor and self-confessed technophile Stephen Fry and will feature a performance by Duran Duran, one of the world’s most successful rock bands. Duran Duran are currently finalising their 13th album for release in early 2010. Over the last thirty years the band have had 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK singles charts, 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to see them perform live!

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/birkner_album/Duran-Duran_small.jpg http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r65/birkner_album/fry.jpg

[Steffy]

Total now 38 people - please check and make sure I have you listed and listed correctly :)

Name Hotel # in party
PaulaSillars Praktik Rambla 3
TotallyAngelic Praktik Rambla 2
Dizneyholic Praktik Rambla 2
Buckeye Gal Praktik Rambla 1
MrsMork Praktik Rambla 2
MagicMe Praktik Rambla 3
Granmaz Praktik Rambla 2
Steffy Praktik Rambla 1
Tinker1bell Praktik Rambla 1
Terapin Praktik Rambla 6
M4Travels Praktik Rambla 2
Nacho1337 Praktik Rambla 4
YukonGirl123 Praktik Rambla 2
KermitRocks Praktik Barcelona 2
PJPoohBear Praktik Barcelona 1
Su_Kraft TBA 4

Mine is correct! Thanks so much for doing this!:dance3:

[DisneyVegas1]

:cheer2: Welcome!! :cheer2:


We will probably be able to make it! Looking forward to meeting our fellow TA cruisers. :cool1::yay::woohoo::banana:
Do I need to do anything to get information about the meet?


Nope , I will post as we draw closer to the date about more of what plans we may have ......things will be hectic around here for the next week , my baby is coming back from Manila in 5 days and it will be 5 weeks since I have seen her , so needless to say we will be somewhat busy :rolleyes1
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:


pirate:

[HallsofVA]

I don't see Dennis and I on the list. I did send pm. MrsMork - 2 Praktik Barcelona Don't even think of taking PJ without us!!! :rotfl2:

Looks like you're on the list but under Rambla not Barcelona

[birkner]

[QUOTE=birkner;35295246]

John does get bored without me - at any time we are apart I think!!!:lovestruc

Fortunately John passed over the running of the business to our son last year. He is doing fantastic, and has taken the business forward. So John has just gone to help out. This would have been one boring trip for me though!! Audio visual things do nothing for me!!!(apart from being the means of paying John of course:rotfl2:)

I used to go on the smaller Christian Resource Exhibitions with him when the business was younger and did mostly Church Supplies, and I enjoyed those as there was plenty to look at.

We do enjoy traveling together but not when he doesn't have a minute to spare. Since neither of us has been to Spain before, we really wanted to share the tourist experience. If I went along, I would be sightseeing alone.

I do keep DH pretty organized. We order room service for breakfast and a lunch to go while we are at a conference. One thing about booth duty is that often you barely have time to have a bathroom break much less a food break.

In Las Vegas, I had a blast at CES watching the 152" 3D tv presentation, all the 3D stuff and seeing all the latest and greatest of the new techie gadgets that are coming. However, I don't think a $21K 3D video camera can REALLY be considered a consumer item!!

We stayed this year at the MGM Grand and ate at some really wonderful restaurants this time.
First night was the Pearl, a combination of Canton and Shanghai cuisine. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/pearl-chinese-restaurant.aspx

Second night was at Seablue (in celebration of being paid for by SiliconBlue) which is Michael Mina's Mediterrean seafood restaurant. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/seablue-mediterranean-restaurant.aspx

Third night was at Shibuya, a Japanese restuarant named after an area in Japan. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/shibuya-japanese-restaurant.aspx

Last night we ate L'Ateilier de Joel Robuchon http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/atelier-joel-robuchon-french-restaurant.aspx

We also saw The Beatles Love Circque du Solierl at the Mirage
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/love/default.aspxat

and last but not least, the Porn Star Academy Awards at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort (part of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo which is held every year during the same time as CES) which the men really enjoyed!! I didn't put a link in here as the site is pretty XXX rated!!

One of our friend's daughters wanted us to see Lady Gaga at the Polaroid booth but we couldn't get close enough to get a picture.

I also really enjoyed seeing Pauley Perrette (Abby Scuito on NCIS). In person, Pauley is just as cute and bubbly as on the show. You can see her in slide 41 in my DH presentation. http://www.siliconbluetech.com/media/shows/CESphotos2010Jan7.pdf

This is a yearly event for us and we are already signed up to go for 2011!!

[granmaz]

[QUOTE=granmaz;35295827]

We do enjoy traveling together but not when he doesn't have a minute to spare. Since neither of us has been to Spain before, we really wanted to share the tourist experience. If I went along, I would be sightseeing alone.

I do keep DH pretty organized. We order room service for breakfast and a lunch to go while we are at a conference. One thing about booth duty is that often you barely have time to have a bathroom break much less a food break.

In Las Vegas, I had a blast at CES watching the 152" 3D tv presentation, all the 3D stuff and seeing all the latest and greatest of the new techie gadgets that are coming. However, I don't think a $21K 3D video camera can REALLY be considered a consumer item!!

We stayed this year at the MGM Grand and ate at some really wonderful restaurants this time.
First night was the Pearl, a combination of Canton and Shanghai cuisine. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/pearl-chinese-restaurant.aspx

Second night was at Seablue (in celebration of being paid for by SiliconBlue) which is Michael Mina's Mediterrean seafood restaurant. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/seablue-mediterranean-restaurant.aspx

Third night was at Shibuya, a Japanese restuarant named after an area in Japan. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/shibuya-japanese-restaurant.aspx

Last night we ate L'Ateilier de Joel Robuchon http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/atelier-joel-robuchon-french-restaurant.aspx

We also saw The Beatles Love Circque du Solierl at the Mirage
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/love/default.aspxat

and last but not least, the Porn Star Academy Awards at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort (part of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo which is held every year during the same time as CES) which the men really enjoyed!! I didn't put a link in here as the site is pretty XXX rated!!

One of our friend's daughters wanted us to see Lady Gaga at the Polaroid booth but we couldn't get close enough to get a picture.

I also really enjoyed seeing Pauley Perrette (Abby Scuito on NCIS). In person, Pauley is just as cute and bubbly as on the show. You can see her in slide 41 in my DH presentation. http://www.siliconbluetech.com/media/shows/CESphotos2010Jan7.pdf

This is a yearly event for us and we are already signed up to go for 2011!!

Sounds like you you get to enjoy some great time off from the exhibition!! It wouldn't be like that for us!!!:laughing:

[birkner]

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Sounds like you you get to enjoy some great time off from the exhibition!! It wouldn't be like that for us!!!:laughing:

I am sure you guys probably had great times together!!

DH will be working hard at this conference. On this trip, he won't be doing too much extravagant entertaining. If he does, I will be sure to pass along any recommendations.

His hotel is pretty basic, the HCC Open Hotel. http://hcc-hotel-barcelona.bookassist.com/

[granmaz]

[QUOTE=granmaz;35297866]

I am sure you guys probably had great times together!!

DH will be working hard at this conference. On this trip, he won't be doing too much extravagant entertaining. If he does, I will be sure to pass along any recommendations.

His hotel is pretty basic, the HCC Open Hotel. http://hcc-hotel-barcelona.bookassist.com/

That hotel looks so traditional and really nice.

[birkner]

[QUOTE=birkner;35298083]

That hotel looks so traditional and really nice.

I quite agree. The most important thing about the hotel is that it is close to where the Congress is being held. Transportation to and from these events is a key component.

[orlandothebeagle]

To change the subjest completly now I know all the details:lmao:

I bought Len a garmin for running, its a great little thing I borrowed it today, walked/run 6 and half miles with the pesky beagles and they are actually sleeping:cloud9: ahh, the peace.

[KermitRocks]

To change the subjest completly now I know all the details:lmao:

I bought Len a garmin for running, its a great little thing I borrowed it today, walked/run 6 and half miles with the pesky beagles and they are actually sleeping:cloud9: ahh, the peace.

I also have a garmin for running and I love it! And 6 1/2 miles is a great walk/run BTW! We may be signing up for the Inaugural Wine and Dine Half-Marathon which just happens to be the same day we get back to Orlando. It's Disney's first night half-marathon. I'm hoping I can train while on the ship. We'll see.

[orlandothebeagle]

I also have a garmin for running and I love it! And 6 1/2 miles is a great walk/run BTW! We may be signing up for the Inaugural Wine and Dine Half-Marathon which just happens to be the same day we get back to Orlando. It's Disney's first night half-marathon. I'm hoping I can train while on the ship. We'll see.

Oooo, that sounds great, shame I am leaving so soon, I would LOVE to do a disney marathon! I will some day!

So I guess you will be doing CC 5k with us:thumbsup2
Have you cruised before(sorry,terrible memory) I really enjoyed running on deck 4.

[orlandothebeagle]

Oooo, that sounds great, shame I am leaving so soon, I would LOVE to do a disney marathon! I will some day!

So I guess you will be doing CC 5k with us:thumbsup2
Have you cruised before(sorry,terrible memory) I really enjoyed running on deck 4.

Yes, you have, sorry, just thought to check your siggy

[KermitRocks]

Oooo, that sounds great, shame I am leaving so soon, I would LOVE to do a disney marathon! I will some day!

So I guess you will be doing CC 5k with us:thumbsup2
Have you cruised before(sorry,terrible memory) I really enjoyed running on deck 4.

Yes I think I will be doing the CC 5k. I've been to CC twice and have never done it. I've also never done a run on Deck 4 but I plan on doing it this time. I'm also trying to find some places in Barcelona where I can run/walk (mostly walk). :rotfl:

Yes, you have, sorry, just thought to check your siggy

I have done this too. I can't wait to put faces to names while we are on the cruise. :rotfl2:

[jilljill]

Closing this thread so you can start your new one.