8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #10

[magiroux]

That's pretty much what the girls & I wore and I bought our stuff on ebay.

You post the nicest family pitcures

Thanks pirates for thinking of us...

My Gram is still hanging in there..

You can say this...she always was a fiesty red-head (Irish too)

Thought I would try to ketchup tonight, but I'm still on page 39! Hard to ketchup at work with a major project under way.

Wanted to show you a pic of Katie's new friend Stanley!

Stanley was at my workplace today. Caused quite abit of a stir! The guy from the Red Wings Org said that this is the only trophy in pro sports that is truly for the people as it travels all over. There is even a guy whoes job is to escort Stanley around! Sounds like a great job to me!

Nice photo

 

[MrsScooby]

I just looked people up online. For the Harry Potter one, I sent it to the kids c/o JK Rowling at the publisher's office in NY. I also sent ones to Minnie & Mickey, the President & Mrs. Bush, the CA Governator, and a b-ball player on the San Antonio Spurs. I just did a lot of looking on line for publicist addresses or direct fan mail, etc. It wasn't too hard. I can help you find info if you need it. Here are the addresses for Disney characters and for the Pres.

mickey and minnie mouse
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521

president and mrs george w bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500

Very cool
Gonna have to try that some time

 

[rillsung]

Much like the DIS boards for all things Disney, there is a site for brides, grooms, or anyone related to weddings called TheKnot. I found out about "Celebrity Invites" on there. Basically, the idea is you send an actual invite to celebrities with a note that says you know they can't be there, but if they would send you a note or something, that would be great. Here's the note I sent and apparently it worked!

I used TheKnot when we got married and never saw anything about this! BUMMER! Must be something they've added to the site in the last 3 years. We definately would've sent Mickey and Minnie an invite!

I also get emails from TheNest and TheNestBaby though I've never actually joined them.

No need to worry! M & I will be putting together a Pirate Navigator with all the events/times/dates/locations and such.

Oh yeah forgot about that! Thanks for doing it!

I hope someone from the paper called to apologize. Sheez!

Well they apologized when I called to complain! I looked and the online story has been fixed (Tomorrow's paper is supposed to be). The number isn't even close to ours!

Sorry to hear that Cheryl that is very sad. Cherie always checks to make sure I have mine on (I never ride without it) and my cell phone. You just never know what could happen out there.

I also try to remember ID when I go.


Is there somewhere to find out what the acronyms mean? I get most of them, but a few still pass me by... Like ITA...

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Is there somewhere to find out what the acronyms mean? I get most of them, but a few still pass me by... Like ITA...

Try this A List of Common Abbreviations or this one and ITA = I totally agree. It took me a long time to get these too.

 

[SDHoneymooner]

I used TheKnot when we got married and never saw anything about this! BUMMER! Must be something they've added to the site in the last 3 years. We definately would've sent Mickey and Minnie an invite!

I also get emails from TheNest and TheNestBaby though I've never actually joined them.

I didn't actually get it from TheKnot itself, but from the girls that are on the boards. TheKnot, basically being a bunch of women getting married, can become quite the soap opera of a message board. I really just lurk to read the drama and laugh at the Bridezilla moments of others. Maybe it's wrong, but it's so amusing and makes me feel sane, even in my craziest moments!

I think you could probably send Celebrity Invites for a new baby, vow renewal, housewarming, etc. I don't know if they'd send anything back, but it's always worth a try!

 

[4fosterkids]

Loving all the FE and pirate pix! Keep 'em coming!

Did anybody else watch Wipeout tonight on TV? OMG we laughed our butts off. First time I've wished for a commercial to gain my composure, catch my breath & wipe the tears from my eyes from laughing so hard, for the next round!

 

[got2travel]

Repeating for anyone who may have missed it before


We've had a discussion going on the Pirate Zone regarding a kid's meet. I have created a separate thread there for sign ups.

Here are some guidelines on how this will work. More details will be worked out in a few weeks.

Each child will bring postcards to trade with the other kids. Please bring enough for each child to recieve a postcard.

Postcards can be store bought or homemade. Dollar stores sometimes have postcards, as well as Target, Wallmart, Walgreens, etc. You can also use print services such as VistaPrint.com, Snapfish.com, Shutterfly.com etc.

Please put your child's name and age on each postcard. You can also include a mailing address or email address.

The exchange will take place on the 1st sea day (2nd day of the cruise). A time and location has not yet been determined.

So far I have the following list from the discussion thread
Goofyonthehiseas - DD13, DD7
got2travel - DS12
Tom31b - DS11, DS9
Ratfam – DD12, DS10
A Little Pixie Dust – DD11
Celestine – DD8
DownRiverMama – DD10
buckifan – DD8, DS13
psm729 – DS12
crzy4dals – DS9
captaincrash – DD, DD
KSDisneyDad – DS13, DS10, DS6
rockolamama – DD9, DD9, DD10
Dopey'smama – DS9
lauritagoddess – DS6
ingridralph – 10, 13
hbg4mickey2 – DD11
allshookup - DD14, DS11
thomprod – DD8
pdarrah – DS9
Caropooh – DD9, DD14
esteri – DS11, DS7
ga9497 – DD13, DS11
AndyR – DD7
Andrew Derek UK – DD12, DS10
MrsScooby-DD11
CruisinMike - DS11, DS8, DD8
4fosterkids - DS15, DD9
travelnfam - DS9, DD7

 

[got2travel]

I need some input on dressing up for pirate night. Christopher is not interested but I am. We have worn pirate scarfs on our heads, eye patches, and pirate earrings before but nothing more than that. I would be somewhat interested in dressing like 'Scarlett' from POTC. What are your thoughts?

There will be plenty of us in costume so you wouldn't be out of place.

Just to clarify - do you mean Scarlett from the movie (on the right below) or the 'Red Head' from the ride (2nd picture)? They are 2 very different costumes. Either way, it'd be great to have more characters.

 

[sk8ingmom]

G'mornin' s

Thanks, I'll check out the Exercise Challenge. This month, I've worked out (biking or in-line skating) for 45 to 60 minutes everyday! I so wish I could run again, but my knee just won't let me.

That's great - about the workouts not the knee. I don't run much either. Never did like it.

Thought I would try to ketchup tonight, but I'm still on page 39! Hard to ketchup at work with a major project under way.

Wanted to show you a pic of Katie's new friend Stanley!

Stanley was at my workplace today. Caused quite abit of a stir! The guy from the Red Wings Org said that this is the only trophy in pro sports that is truly for the people as it travels all over. There is even a guy whoes job is to escort Stanley around! Sounds like a great job to me!

Very cool! I guess she could touch it too. We wouldn't let out hockey kids touch it when we saw Stanley last year. Wouldn't want to jinx him from winning it at age 7!

I love that everyone gets a day with Stanley. It has gone fishing, dog sledding, on a motorcycle ride, one can only assume been in many, many bars, kids (and dogs!) have eaten from it....

Today was Kid To Work Day (KTWD) at our campus. 1200 kids age 8-18 on site. Wheeee. Ask if anyone got any real work done. Go ahead, ask. We used to do it during the school year, but there were so many local kids that it basically shut down the schools. So the district nicely asked us to do it during the summer.

I took both DS11 and DS7 (a year early) today. They had a good time. DS7 had workshops for "Lego Talk" and "Tesla Coils". DS11 had "Tesla Coils" and "Lego Mindstorms". They always complain that they miss stuff (and they do), but two workshops is all I'm allowed to sign them up for. There are about 15-20 different workshops for a variety of ages - not all science related. HR did one on resume writing for the high school crowd.

There was loads of walk in stuff to do too. A campus scavenger hunt, Mad Science, a Hands on Science fair, and a couple of hands on technology areas (read lots of computer games, and lessons on how to build a PC). DS11 was disappointed that we didn't have the labs open this year. Two years ago (we missed last year) one of the labs was open so they got to play with the infrared sensors, liquid nitrogen, and the electron microscope. The lab was probably busy, and couldn't spare the day.

Honestly, I don't know who has more fun, the kids, or all the adults putting on the event. It's basically an opportunity for everyone to come out and play for the day.

Did we get to all of it? Heck no! Did I get any work done? (You had to ask. ) Well, I did manage a few emails, and expense report, and a couple of 30 minute meetings at the end of the day.

That sounds way more fun than when my daycare has a snafu & the kids hang out on a couch watching movies in my office. The most exciting thing we have is a chalkboard painted wall, a bunch of bicycles and a start/finish line for the Tour de RTC - when we feel like biking or skating around the office . Kids also seem to like my rubber chicken launcher.

It's summer! It's not like he's in uniform or anything. I say - let him grow it out!! Besides, in 8 weeks he's only going to get about 2" - so it's not really all that "grown out".

Problem is his hair doesn't get longer, it gets bigger. And it is not a pretty sight.

Sorry to hear that Cheryl that is very sad. Cherie always checks to make sure I have mine on (I never ride without it) and my cell phone. You just never know what could happen out there.

I always wear my helmet when I'm biking, but I only wear it when I'm skating in traffic.

Good evening!

We are in Tillamook, Oregon...enjoyed a visit to the local cheese/ice cream factory first went to Mt. St. Helens - it was really incredible to see it up close...tomorrow we start heading home to California....2 more nights after tonight and we will be home..i am kind of looking forward to it...ready to find my own pillow
I hope everyone is doing well...

I love Tillamook! Sounds like a great trip. Although I have to say, after surviving a road trip across the country every three years, I'm not sure I would call it a vacation. Then again - you have a home to return to! We never do.

 

[LITTLEKID58]

GM

Presently 77 going up to 91 here in Central Florida

and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today

aboard to all the newbies

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all we have missed

Have a great Wednesday

 

[Stepht5]

Thought I would try to ketchup tonight, but I'm still on page 39! Hard to ketchup at work with a major project under way.

Wanted to show you a pic of Katie's new friend Stanley!

Stanley was at my workplace today. Caused quite abit of a stir! The guy from the Red Wings Org said that this is the only trophy in pro sports that is truly for the people as it travels all over. There is even a guy whoes job is to escort Stanley around! Sounds like a great job to me!

LOVE the pic!! Dh was so lucky one year and got to get his pic with Stanley on his B-say!

 

[Stepht5]

I need some input on dressing up for pirate night. Christopher is not interested but I am. We have worn pirate scarfs on our heads, eye patches, and pirate earrings before but nothing more than that. I would be somewhat interested in dressing like 'Scarlett' from POTC. What are your thoughts?

DO it!!!

I think we should come up with a list of s around the ship with different size pants. As we grow during our TOAL we can borrow somebody else's pants who by now would be to small for the as well.
I have to admit that I am considering taking at least one pair of pants that is a little large on me now, just in case.

Sorry to hear that Cheryl that is very sad. Cherie always checks to make sure I have mine on (I never ride without it) and my cell phone. You just never know what could happen out there.

I always wear my helmet, also!

You post the nicest family pitcures

Thank you!!!

I didn't actually get it from TheKnot itself, but from the girls that are on the boards. TheKnot, basically being a bunch of women getting married, can become quite the soap opera of a message board. I really just lurk to read the drama and laugh at the Bridezilla moments of others. Maybe it's wrong, but it's so amusing and makes me feel sane, even in my craziest moments!

DD and I had alot of fun reading theknot for the year before she was married (October 2007/Cancun). How else were we going to know that I was required to make up beach bags with lots of stuff as gifts to all the guests.....

 

[rillsung]

I didn't actually get it from TheKnot itself, but from the girls that are on the boards. TheKnot, basically being a bunch of women getting married, can become quite the soap opera of a message board. I really just lurk to read the drama and laugh at the Bridezilla moments of others. Maybe it's wrong, but it's so amusing and makes me feel sane, even in my craziest moments!

I think you could probably send Celebrity Invites for a new baby, vow renewal, housewarming, etc. I don't know if they'd send anything back, but it's always worth a try!

OK so that's probably where I missed it! I don't think I ever read the boards much, only if I had specific questions. Then I would search for it.

 

[mkygrl]

What do you mean "celebrity" invite?? How did you send it to them? Where did you find out about that?? That's so cool! Wish I had known!

I am soo going to that! If I can't have my Disney Wedding..I can at least invite them....I wonder if I can do the same for mr incredible???




Planning Question!!!!

What are people doing for transportation from Port Canaveral to Orlando International?


Chrissie

 

[DiaLady]

I've been shopping on disneyshopping.com and they're having a great sale. There are some cute PJs for those going to the PJ breakfast

I live the postcard idea for the kids. I think DS11 will do it, but I'd better as DS14 . . . glad to see there were a few other 13-14 yo doing it, too How many do you think we'll have to make?

 

[PBader]

Hi everyone, We leave from HH to come back home this evening. It has been a great restful trip. But back to work tomorrow.

I have picked up everyone that has signed up for the tours so far. But just a friendly reminder that there is still time to sign up. Here's the link to do so.
Cartagena Tours

You all have a great day.

 

[Rockolamamma]

Anyone have any SoCal entertainment book coupons that they are not going to use????

I am looking for Petersen Automotive 2-for-1 admission, in particular.

The 2-for-1 coupon saves us $7. We will need a few more.
DH wants to take the family there. We are very car-oriented (OBSESSED!) hot rodders over here!

I bought one LA entertainment book, so I have a bunch of extras for other places, if anyone is looking for anything else, send me a PM!

 

[SDHoneymooner]

Loving all the FE and pirate pix! Keep 'em coming!

Did anybody else watch Wipeout tonight on TV? OMG we laughed our butts off. First time I've wished for a commercial to gain my composure, catch my breath & wipe the tears from my eyes from laughing so hard, for the next round!

OMG...yes! My FI was watching it and then I got sucked in. What is it about someone else eating carp over and over that makes great television? I couldn't stop watching!

DD and I had alot of fun reading theknot for the year before she was married (October 2007/Cancun). How else were we going to know that I was required to make up beach bags with lots of stuff as gifts to all the guests.....

I am doing WAY too much because of those dang boards. There are so many little things that sound great, but you don't think of until you see someone else's photos and think to yourself, "I have to have that!"

I am soo going to that! If I can't have my Disney Wedding..I can at least invite them....I wonder if I can do the same for mr incredible???

Chrissie - it should work. Just send an invite to Mr. Incredible at the same address. It's worth a try!

 

[magiroux]

Planning Question!!!!

What are people doing for transportation from Port Canaveral to Orlando International?


Chrissie

Renting a car - I think Thrifty gave me the best price. I have used them B4 fron the port to MCO and it was easy

 

[magiroux]

I have a question about Early Entry into DL from all you CA experts...

I am buying a multi-day pass. I just want to see if I understand how EE works with this pass....

I get (1) EE entry day.

I can use it any day, except Sunday or Wednesday because there is no EE offered on those days.

FP's are not available until reg park opening.

So I can assume that the days I don't use EE that the park will already be filling up for an hour before I enter the park at normal hours.

In WDW, you just know to avoid the park on EE days, here it is a little trickier