8/15/09-Eastern-Tortola Treasure Seekers #3

[nikkistevej]

Hi all! A couple of days of recovery was needed after vacation!! Now things seem to be back on track!!

Now I jumped back into planning mode for our November trip.... I have been procrastinating about the air ressies, probably not a good idea considering the direction prices have been going.

I won't bore you all with the details, but as of 11:55PM last night I was in the process of booking a fare of $118.00 R/T on Spirit... but then all these "fees" started coming up. Most are mandatory (e.g. security fees), but Spirit added a $5.00/pp each way "web convenience fee" - totaling $50.00! Then they also charge to select your seat in advance, but don't disclose that up front (thank goodness I didn't hit the purchase button!). $15 for window, $10 for aisle, and $5 for middle!! C'mon - just work it all into the fare or something. Add on the baggage charges and that $118 fare went way up! Bottom line - I was on the phone with some dude in India at 12:30AM trying to get an explanation of why there's a fee to book in the Internet - presumably the least costly option for them?! It wasn't a pleasant conversation.

New search started today. Got the same fare - $118.00 R/T on Delta; however, there is a change of planes. The alternative N/S trip was $267/pp (with fees/taxes it would have been about $330). So - after taxes/fees the total cost for 5 people was only $800.00 - less than I paid last November. Of course, there's the dreaded plane switch, but hopefully everything will work out

How is everyone?!!??

I know so many of these airlines are charging alot of fees, it's crazy. I was trying to convince DH to do a quickie trip to WDW in October, we would only have to pay for airfare, but it's so expensive, he has since vetoed my plan!! That's good you got your airfare for cheaper!!

 

[nikkistevej]

Just a couple of shots from our trip:

Nice pictures Harry, my sister and family are down there this week in there RV, they are having a great time too!!

 

[nikkistevej]

Jordan will be playing soccer for the first time this fall, where should I get the shin guards- would they be at Walmart,Sports Authority or somewhere like that? Are any ones better, also what about shoes, are any better than others?

 

[kritter]

Hey Nikki,,

Hope the toy is better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, I've been a bit MIA.. Lots and lots going on here with my mom and all. I'll try to be better about posting etc...!!!!!!!!!!! Hope everyone has a GREAT WED..!!!!!!!!!!!

Kristin

 

[caitlinsdad]

Hi All

Harry great pictures, Nikki glad to hear the toe is feeling better,

Kristin, hope all works out ok for your Mom.

18 days. I'm in my own countdown until I start vacation.
Just re-verified the reservation at the campgound. It is finally correct in there system.

Got a upgrade to a 40ft Rv rental for all my trouble.

 

[kritter]

Hi All

Harry great pictures, Nikki glad to hear the toe is feeling better,

Kristin,, hope all works out ok for your Mom.

18 days. I'm in my own countdown until I start vacation.
Just re-verified the reservation at the campgound. It is finally correct in there system.

Got a upgrade to a 40ft Rv rental for all my trouble.

Thanks,, Ed...

Congrats on the upgrade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[nikkistevej]

Hi All

Harry great pictures, Nikki glad to hear the toe is feeling better,

Kristin, hope all works out ok for your Mom.

18 days. I'm in my own countdown until I start vacation.
Just re-verified the reservation at the campgound. It is finally correct in there system.

Got a upgrade to a 40ft Rv rental for all my trouble.

Nice upgrade Ed!!! That's gonna be nice, to have the extra room.

 

[nikkistevej]

Hey Nikki,,

Hope the toy is better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, I've been a bit MIA.. Lots and lots going on here with my mom and all. I'll try to be better about posting etc...!!!!!!!!!!! Hope everyone has a GREAT WED..!!!!!!!!!!!

Kristin

Thanks about the toe- it feels alot better today, and isn't purple anymore . I hope all goes well with your mom!!

 

[MephamKickliner09]

hello everyone!!!i finally got to my laptop. i was working with my sister monday and yesturday at her office in the manhatten. and today i had drivers ed. so i got to experience drivin in the rain and watching sad movies in the lecture class. we are getting closer to that one year mark!!!!! i cant wait for this cruise. im soo excited!!!!! my cable went out before so now im in my room watching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phonix. i love Harry Potter lol. but now the internet is working but the cable is still out, really big storm just rolled in here.so how is everyone doing???

 

[MephamKickliner09]

Jordan will be playing soccer for the first time this fall, where should I get the shin guards- would they be at Walmart,Sports Authority or somewhere like that? Are any ones better, also what about shoes, are any better than others?

i used to play soccer when i was little. any sports store should sell them like Models, Sports Authority, Dicks Sporting goods and any others that i cant think of right now lol

 

[MephamKickliner09]

Just a couple of shots from our trip:

Wonderful pictures Harry!!!! im so excited to go, i cant wait!!!

 

[hmansure]

Jordan will be playing soccer for the first time this fall, where should I get the shin guards- would they be at Walmart,Sports Authority or somewhere like that? Are any ones better, also what about shoes, are any better than others?

We use a soccer-specialty store, but for the beginners I would recommend Dick's, Sports Authority, etc. Usually at this time of the year they sell soccer "packages" that include cleats, shin guards, and a ball. As for shin guards - steer away from the kind that simply insert in the socks (slip-ins)... look for the ones that offer good ankle protection (the strap actually goes around the heel) and make sure they are sized appropriately for her leg. Soccer shin guards with ankle sleeves are very good for younger players. Their skills are still on a low level. Therefore, bulkiness around their feet and ankles doesn’t really affect their performance that much.

 

[nikkistevej]

We use a soccer-specialty store, but for the beginners I would recommend Dick's, Sports Authority, etc. Usually at this time of the year they sell soccer "packages" that include cleats, shin guards, and a ball. As for shin guards - steer away from the kind that simply insert in the socks... look for the ones that offer good ankle protection (the strap actually goes around the heel) and make sure they are sized appropriately for her leg.

Thanks Harry!!

 

[jd99]

Hi folks. I haven't posted here in a while but I've been lurking. Harry - looks like you had a great trip! Only two weeks (from tomorrow) until we leave for California!!!! It sure has gotten here fast. Too much work to do before we go but I'm sure I'll make enough progress to relax as much as possible.

Hope you all are having a great week!

jeff

 

[PrincessMom2002]

Jordan will be playing soccer for the first time this fall, where should I get the shin guards- would they be at Walmart,Sports Authority or somewhere like that? Are any ones better, also what about shoes, are any better than others?

I know Walmart carries shin guards and shoes but we've had the best luck with Dick's Sporting Goods. (do you have those near you?) We've bought anything from Nike, Converse, Umbro. Actually Dave just went there today to get Hayden's gear for this season. I would highly recommend that you buy her stuff now rather than wait, otherwise it could be picked over by the time her season starts. As far as shin guards go, we prefer the pull on sock-type ones over the hard plastic pieces. Both of my kids complain that the hard plastic type hurt. One year we bought 3 different kinds for Hayden to try. Harry will probably have better suggestions for you in regards to the shoes and guards but now is the prime time to buy them! Is Jordan excited to play?

 

[PrincessMom2002]

Hey Nikki,,

Hope the toy is better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, I've been a bit MIA.. Lots and lots going on here with my mom and all. I'll try to be better about posting etc...!!!!!!!!!!! Hope everyone has a GREAT WED..!!!!!!!!!!!

Kristin

Kristin-

I hope that things are going OK.

 

[PrincessMom2002]

Hi All

Harry great pictures, Nikki glad to hear the toe is feeling better,

Kristin, hope all works out ok for your Mom.

18 days. I'm in my own countdown until I start vacation.
Just re-verified the reservation at the campgound. It is finally correct in there system.

Got a upgrade to a 40ft Rv rental for all my trouble.

Lucky!! I bet you'll have a great time Ed!

 

[PrincessMom2002]

hello everyone!!!i finally got to my laptop. i was working with my sister monday and yesturday at her office in the manhatten. and today i had drivers ed. so i got to experience drivin in the rain and watching sad movies in the lecture class. we are getting closer to that one year mark!!!!! i cant wait for this cruise. im soo excited!!!!! my cable went out before so now im in my room watching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phonix. i love Harry Potter lol. but now the internet is working but the cable is still out, really big storm just rolled in here.so how is everyone doing???

Hey Samantha! So you had to watch the accident videos today?

 

[PrincessMom2002]

We use a soccer-specialty store, but for the beginners I would recommend Dick's, Sports Authority, etc. Usually at this time of the year they sell soccer "packages" that include cleats, shin guards, and a ball. As for shin guards - steer away from the kind that simply insert in the socks (slip-ins)... look for the ones that offer good ankle protection (the strap actually goes around the heel) and make sure they are sized appropriately for her leg. Soccer shin guards with ankle sleeves are very good for younger players. Their skills are still on a low level. Therefore, bulkiness around their feet and ankles doesn’t really affect their performance that much.

Yeah, what he said!!!

 

[MephamKickliner09]

Hey Samantha! So you had to watch the accident videos today?

oh yes. and they were very disturbing and sad. i was drinking my iced tea and then they showed a very disgusting and sad part. i wasn't even half way done with my iced tea and then i was done with it after that part LOL