8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #11

[DisneyMom13]

Our friend Caroline and her girls are right next to them in 6040.

Cool, more neighbors!!!

Debi

 

[Stepht5]

We are going to do the cities of Knights and Lights with DD in 2009. DS will get to pick what he wants in 2010 or 2011. He may want to do something outside of Disney.

I tried to get 17dd to do the Knights & Lights one.... I had originally wanted to do the ABD just her and I for her 16th b-day..... She was against the ABD, at first, said she didn't want to do a *group* tour...blah....blah....blah....So, I booked an ABD that included her younger db (we left the youngest girl at home with dad!) and she had a FANTASTIC time! LOL!

She turns 18 in March.....We have been talking about what we want to do for her 18th b-day. A girls trip to WDW? A cruise?

Y'all will have a great time! I hopeyou do a trip report and put it on the ABD board here on the Dis!

 

[DisneyMom13]

OK I'm having dangerous deja vu. Here it is less than 24 hrs to sailing, I'm finally done with dropped off the fur kids in West Covina (I'm in N Norwalk) , went to staples and got my door magnets, got my FE's gifts to hand out, went to the post office and delivered my soldier's gifts, went to Loewe's to get ant spray, went to the warehouse and dropped of my new baby so it won't get egged - DD Megan got her brand new car egged on the 2nd day of her bringing it home. The estimate to fix it was $700 but I didn't have the money so we just buffed it out and they did a very decent job. She'll just have to live with it for the next 6 years.

Now, got all my lingerie out of the backyard so the neighbors arent scarred anymore - hey - can't beat sunlight for drying. Now, DH wants to power wash the backyard and BOTH of us still haven't packed yet.

Did I mention that my mother decides to throw both Megan and I a surprise birthday party since we won't be here? Um..... mom - I can't go because I'm too busy and haven't packed yet???????

Then, realize that I can't pack our anniversary gift because it hasn't gotten here on time.......oh well, I'll download a picture of it and post later.

Oh and yes, what am I doing on here? Destressing I tell DH!

This cruise is so jam packed that I am seriously considering not taking the big DLR - I may only take my Olympus - weather forecast for the 3 ports all week is thunder storms and high temps. So this may as well be a good and easy vacation huh?

Wish me luck - if you all hear of a man being dumped overboard and I disappear it will be me dumping my son overboard. I am not looking forward to sparring with him for the next week. I hope he only comes to dinner. But keep an ear out - it may be me doing the dumping.

Darn, the dryer bell went off, here I go to finally start packing. Who knows, if I finish early, ( ) I may even be able to attend my own birthday party.

Folks

Laura,
Have a great time - everything will work out, it always haw a way of doing so.

Debi

 

[DisneyMom13]

I thought about that myself today....

I'm bringing 6 minimally... 2 are bandeau type (great for laying out, not as great for staying up)

i have two tankinis, and i have two tank suits (probably will wear those for snorkeling)

You never know when a buckle might crack or strap come off...

I don't even own 6 bathing suits, maybe I need to go shopping. I was only bringing 3????

Debi

 

[dahuffy]

Saw this on Disney Shopping.
http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp...&productId=1218202&langId=-1&categoryId=14508

 

[DisneyMom13]

About 100 of us total, 11am 12 noon 1pm and 2pm tours

Awesome, thanks Tom, so I guess any time would be good.

Debi

 

[Stepht5]

Wish me luck - if you all hear of a man being dumped overboard and I disappear it will be me dumping my son overboard. I am not looking forward to sparring with him for the next week. I hope he only comes to dinner. But keep an ear out - it may be me doing the dumping.

I realize that you are already leaving for the port...but, Ihad to say I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN!!! I can think of two vacations that I threatened the life of our oldest son..... The last time he was 26yrs old and it was 2AM and we were leaving the house at 3AM -- he decided to smart off (about Disney & we were on our way to the 10nt Southern) one more time...I told he I had no problem throwing his hiney overboard if he spoiled this trip for his father! LOL! But, I said it at the top of my lungs.... then he had the BEST time!!! Tells all of his friends that they HAVE to do go on DCL, etc...!

 

[tom31b]

I'll try this afternoon. It might be after dinner time though. We end up doing yard work for a while then went to the pool for about 3 hours. It's freeking hot here!

Don't forget you have a Tropical Storm right off your coast, so maybe some rain squalls, high winds, etc. could be in the forecast

 

[DisneyMom13]

We have a group of 12 going at 3:00. We booked it last month and it was the only time they had open still.

Oh boy, I am hoping I can still get ressies then.

Debi

 

[LynnTarrant]

Hey debi
I'm online too!
I've PMed you
Are you Home
I'll call!

 

[ga9497]

I tried to get 17dd to do the Knights & Lights one.... I had originally wanted to do the ABD just her and I for her 16th b-day..... She was against the ABD, at first, said she didn't want to do a *group* tour...blah....blah....blah....So, I booked an ABD that included her younger db (we left the youngest girl at home with dad!) and she had a FANTASTIC time! LOL!

She turns 18 in March.....We have been talking about what we want to do for her 18th b-day. A girls trip to WDW? A cruise?

Y'all will have a great time! I hopeyou do a trip report and put it on the ABD board here on the Dis!

My DD13 said that for her sweet 16 she doesn't want a party but wants to go on a trip somewhere. Her first choice was Paris. She has had 3 years of French so far and will have 2 more years of it before she reaches 16. We were in London last year and did a day trip to Paris on the Eurostar. We all fell in love with the city and want to go back and spend some time there. I thought about the ABD London Paris but since we saw many of the sights on our time there in 2007 we figured we would just go off on our own.

Her other two choices are
1 a cruise with my family as my niece turns 16 the same year too
2 Hawaii - we have been there and the kids absolutely loved it, plus we have friends that live in Maui and they enjoy spending time with them

My boss did the Cities of Knights and Lights and she loved it. I have done the Southwest Splendors and it was a lot of fun

We are all for a vacation somewhere instead of a sweet 16 party
We will see if she sticks with her decision when the time rolls around

 

[DisneyMom13]

When did he go from this....

To this.....

And still thinks he is a lap dog...how cute. He Debi, unfortunately I didn't get to see the pictures of your costume, for some reason a lot of them won't come up on my computer, but I got this one.

Debi

 

[tom31b]

Awesome, thanks Tom, so I guess any time would be good.

Debi

There is a thread on the pirate boards with who is going, etc. http://www.thepiratezone.us/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=34

 

[DisneyMom13]

Hi Lynn,

Yes I'm home, call me, I don't have your number or I would call you.

Deib

 

[DisneyMom13]

When did he go from this....

To this.....

And he still thinks he is a lap dog...how cute. Hey Debi, for some reason I can't see your costume pictures, they are saying they were removed or deleted (on my computer), but I got these photos. I guess I will have to wait till Pirate Night to see.

Unfortunately, we have not done anything special so we will be the lowly laughable pirates on board...

Debi

 

[DisneyMom13]

Today we went shopping! Okay went picture taking of shopping. Below are pictures and information on the grocery and liquor stores in the Disneyland Resort area.

First is Ralphs Grocery Store (there is also a Rite Aid next door)
9155 Brookhurst in Anaheim (corner of Ball and Brookhurst - 3.5 miles from DL)
714-635-3670
Nice size parking lot - nice size liquor area..some higher end wines etc in locked case.









Next is Vons
12961 Chapman Ave in Garden Grove (1.5 miles from DL)
714-750-3663
Large enough parking - smaller alcohol area - no higher end alcohol in locked area







Next is Albertsons (approx 4 miles from DL)
9822 Katella Ave (Brookhurst & Katella)
717-636-1873
Very small parking lot and very small store. Only one door in and out. Small alcohol area.



(No picture of the inside available.)

There was also a Food 4 Less which is owned by the same company as Ralphs. We did not get any pictures. Decent size store and a CVS pharmacy (drug store like Rite Aid/Walgreens) is next to it. It is basically on the corner of Euclid and Katella about 2.8 miles from the resort It is located at:

Food4less
1616 West Katella Av
Anaheim , CA 92805
Store Phone: (714) 539-7497

They do carry wine but we did not stop to see the selection inside as we had passed it when we realized it was there.

Also..on Harbor within 1/2 miles of the resort are the following:

ABC Market - sells wine and beer as well as sundries. Same side of Harbor as DL. At the corner of Harbor and Katella.

Liquor Market (that's the name) is opposite ABC Mart on Harbor at the corner of Harbor and Katella. Basic Liquor store.

7/11 at the corner of Harbor and Katella (across Katella from DL)

On Katella approx. 1/2 mile from the corner of Katella and Harbor (going away from DL Resort) is a Dining Area that has the following nicer restaurants:

Bubba Gump Shrimp CO.
McCormick and Schmicks
Cheesecake Factory
PF Changs

Along Harbor and across from the entrance of DL are restaurants mingled within the hotels. I know there is a Denny's and a McDonalds. There is also something called Capt. Kidd's Buffet ..website: http://www.captainkidds.com/

Reviews that DH found were not good but there you have it!

Hope this helps! If there is anything I can describe for you better..let me know and I will try. I do not know if these were the grocery stores that Roger pointed out (I could not find the map) but these were the ones that came up the closest to the Resort.

Great info, Desiree, Thank you!

Debi

 

[LynnTarrant]

Hi Lynn,

Yes I'm home, call me, I don't have your number or I would call you.

Deib

Debi Pm me your number I think the number I have is the shop!!!!

 

[DisneyMom13]

I'm so glad to hear that you were able to get together with Stace and her DH. I hate to tell you Todd, but there is a NY/NJ mini-meet scheduled for 8/3!

Lorri, Where is the meet, DH and I would love to come if we can join you, I believe we are free.
Debi

 

[DisneyMom13]

OK DOWNLOADED MY NEW CELL/ MOBILE DCL RINGTONE.

It goes to the Disney music.

When you wish upon a star...

It doesn't matter who you are.......

As long as you have a high limit on your credit card.......

Your dreams ( Remember the photo package)....

Come.. (Remember the auto graturity)...

True, ooooh, ooooh, oooooooh, oooooh, oooooooh, oooooh,bomb-d-bomb.​

Cha ching! the Disney way...

 

[ga9497]

Lorri, Where is the meet, DH and I would love to come if we can join you, I believe we are free.
Debi

Hi Debi
Not Lorri but the meet will be on Sunday August 3rd.
We plan on meeting at Johnny's Pizzaria on W44th St at about 11:45am

Hope you can join us, the more the merrier