06/11/05 7- Night West Coast Cruise

[pppiglet]

Maybe you could look up the Dis member Bfayne. He has a DS 15. I left this message on the other thread too!

 

[Dawnee]

Is anyone planning on doing any shopping at the Ports? I don't know what it's like on the "mainland" but here in Hawaii, when you go off island, you have to bring back gifts for everyone and their mother. I thought that instead of getting something from California/Disney, I would get something in Mexico to bring back for everyone. Any ideas? Mostly women, they are not into baking (vanilla), or jewlry, I was thinking about alcohol, but as I'm not really a drinker myself....didn't know what to buy besides Tequila, and from what I've read, sometimes you can get the Tequila at Sam's/Costco cheaper here than in Mexico.....

TIA!

 

[Monstro]

pppiglet,

What are you doing with your green Mickey head from Home Depo? I'm going to go to Home Depo tomorrow and check them out.

 

[pppiglet]

I think we will wear one on our shirts on embarkation and if I have time I will make a magnet for our door. Also someone suggested putting them on your lanyards so Disers will recognize you throughout the cruise. They are sticky back heads, but haven't tested any yet to see how they stick to clothes.

 

[Stinasmom]

Is anyone planning on doing any shopping at the Ports? I don't know what it's like on the "mainland" but here in Hawaii, when you go off island, you have to bring back gifts for everyone and their mother. I thought that instead of getting something from California/Disney, I would get something in Mexico to bring back for everyone. Any ideas? Mostly women, they are not into baking (vanilla), or jewlry, I was thinking about alcohol, but as I'm not really a drinker myself....didn't know what to buy besides Tequila, and from what I've read, sometimes you can get the Tequila at Sam's/Costco cheaper here than in Mexico.....

I have to admit I don't like to shop in Mexico...I don't like to haggle for a price that it probably twice what the item is actually worth. I don't like the pressure sales tactics and annoyances of the vendors who wander the streets and the beaches.
That said, however, you can find lots of nice souvenirs, at a fair price relative to most souvenirs. Ceramics for sure! Lots of ceramics! Anything from salt & pepper shakers to statues. Carved wood items like animals. Dolls and marionette type puppets. Blankets!! Lots of woven blankets...not so much for warmth in Hawaii but great for picnics, beach blankets.
I think you will be happy with the variety of things to purchase that look like they are from Mexico. You're right about the silver jewelry and vanilla! It's everywhere!
As for the tequila, we have lots of taxes here in WA so it is definitely cheaper in Mexico. We always bring some back. There is a limit per person (over age 21) of 1-2 liters or something. Worth checking out. (Gee, guess I better find out too!) You could price it at your Sams/Costco club next time you're there to have a comparison. What is really the good deal is the high end tequila...but one would really have to appreciate tequila to know the difference!

Good luck! Maybe we'll shop together a bit at one of the ports! I am so looking forward to meeting everyone!
Marcy

 

[Monstro]

I just got notice for jury duty June 6th through July 1st.....

..... Like that's going to happen.

 

[pppiglet]

You can just call them and postpone it luckily.

 

[Monstro]

You can just call them and postpone it luckily.

That's what I'm told.

Anyone book any shore excursions yet? We booked the Pirate Sail in PV.

 

[pppiglet]

We booked PV city tour
old Matz walking tour
harbor cruise and scenic drive

All morning excursions...have afternoons free for the pools at the resorts!

 

[Grandma Debby]

My 7 year old granddaughter and I booked the PV city tour and then swim with the dolphins @3:00 - Mazatlan folkloric show & beach break & CSL Chileno Bay snorkeling
I got worried about 3:00 dophin time if the boat left earlier than scheduled and the very nice lady at DCL said if it's a Disney shore excursion they wait for you but sometimes shore excursions are cancelled so she's looking into departure time from Puerto Vallarta for me

 

[pppiglet]

Great...we will probably see you on the PV tour then! I show 7:30 as the time we leave PV.

 

[Monstro]

Don't forget - put your clocks 1 hour closer to our cruise!!!

 

[pppiglet]

Hey...I didn't think of it that way! That's cool. My DH was just worried about getting up for first service at church tomorrow because he'll lose an hour of sleep. (5:30 is early, but when it's actually 4:30 it makes a difference!)

 

[Monstro]

Here is a summary list of the kids ages (and dis member they are traveling with) that will be on this cruise. Lot’s of dd’s.

DS’s
21 - pppiglet
14 – tikihut4
13 – monstro’s nephew
10 – monstro’s nephew
4 – stinasmom

DD’s
17 (18 in July) - monstro
13 - monstro’s friends from Georgia
12 - monstro
10 - monstro
10 - tikihut4
9 - monstro’s friend from Georgia
9 - dawnee
8 - stinasmom
7 - Grandma Debbie
6 (7 in July) monstro’s friends from Georgia
5 (soon to be 6) - dawnee

Any more hidding out there?

 

[pppiglet]

Ikohawaii and Bfayne are on this cruise and each have 2 kids at least but I don't remember their ages. Maybe they can respond or you can do a search.

 

[Monstro]

pppiglet,

I figured they wanted their privacy - since they haven't posted that information.


We're the same age - by the way.

 

[Dawnee]

I added in lkohawaii as she's been too busy to post lately:


DS’s
21 - pppiglet
14 – tikihut4
13 – monstro’s nephew
10 – monstro’s nephew
4 – stinasmom
2-1/2 - lkohawaii

DD’s
17 (18 in July) - monstro
13 - monstro’s friends from Georgia
12 - monstro
10 - monstro
10 - tikihut4
9 - monstro’s friend from Georgia
9 - dawnee
8 - stinasmom
7 - Grandma Debbie
7 - lkohawaii
6 (7 in July) monstro’s friends from Georgia
5 (soon to be 6) - dawnee

 

[lkohawaii]

I added in lkohawaii as she's been too busy to post lately:


DS’s
21 - pppiglet
14 – tikihut4
13 – monstro’s nephew
10 – monstro’s nephew
4 – stinasmom
2-1/2 - lkohawaii

DD’s
17 (18 in July) - monstro
13 - monstro’s friends from Georgia
12 - monstro
10 - monstro
10 - tikihut4
9 - monstro’s friend from Georgia
9 - dawnee
8 - stinasmom
7 - Grandma Debbie
8 - lkohawaii
6 (7 in July) monstro’s friends from Georgia
5 (soon to be 6) - dawnee

Yeah...Dawnnee's finally posting and not hiding in the shadows. I guess when I go into hibernation others come out.

Sorry, guys...I've been trying to finish up making a DVD from my trip years ago. It's been taking every waking moment..so like Dawnee said I've been a bit busy. So Monstro don't worry I'm not a very private person. I'm sure by when we'll meet you'll think you could have not been more wrong. My daughter is 8 so I'll change it. Hopefully by posting here I'll be back to subscribing. My DVD should be done by the end of the week and then I'll be back on with you guys. I've been thinking a lot of all of you even though I haven't been checking the boards.

 

[Monstro]

yeah... it's good to have both of you posting!

anyone else out there?

 

[lkohawaii]

Yeah...Dawnnee's finally posting and not hiding in the shadows. I guess when I go into hibernation others come out.

Sorry, guys...I've been trying to finish up making a DVD from my trip years ago. It's been taking every waking moment..so like Dawnee said I've been a bit busy. So Monstro don't worry I'm not a very private person. I'm sure by when we'll meet you'll think you could have not been more wrong. My daughter is 8 so I'll change it. Hopefully by posting here I'll be back to subscribing. My DVD should be done by the end of the week and then I'll be back on with you guys. I've been thinking a lot of all of you even though I haven't been checking the boards.

Sorry Monstro for the awful post. I was trying to post and leave school in a hurry. I didn't even proof read (but that's not new....Dawnie always teases me about that). Others who read will think I don't speak english. I meant to say that after we meet you'll think man she's not a private person at all. Private people are the ones who lurk on the boards and don't post until the last minute aren't they....sound familiar to someone out there?