8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #12

[mkygrl]

I just bought the K-tel album that had this hit as well as the ever popular "We hope this information has been helpful".

Ahhhhh.....good times.

Did the album have the fabulous song "Please Wait Your Information is Being Processed?" the Swimming Mickey song??

Chrissie

 

[captaincrash]

We cancelled and are doing the walk to the fort. I agree the excursion didn't seem like it was worth the money. maybe if it was just one or two people (and they were adults to deal with being miserable if it turned out like it did with Wbers) but definitely not worth it for the price x 5 people (with kids that will drive us nuts being bored out of their minds the majority of that excursion). No thanks...... LOL

yeah... we're hopping cabs or vans off the pier to watch for free... then we'll do a circle of the area by same cab/van.... hopefully back aboard b4 ship scoots for sea...

So yesterday I spent the day going to the Leo Carrillo and Sycamore Cove with our kids plus a "best freind" of Juliannas'. Today we snagged a set of Dodger tickets from an old friend... it's a bobble head nite ... and we'll be heading off early to beat traffic, catch dinner and some lite diversions in town... maybe an exploratorium in Exposition park near USC. Then back early as I predict the kids will tire of baseball by the 6th inning. This weekend we are sort of set to drive down at dawn for San Diego to hook up with my sister in law and daughter from Honolulu... they're in SD for a soccer tournament. Then we might catch a hotel near Anaheim or somewhere in Orange COunty so we can hit DL or CA on Sunday for a quick spin. Not sure though... as I still feel kind of wacked... and we just might stay IN SD ... well... maybe not as I'd rather shift us closer to home then stay in SD...

So much for the "busy" weekend we have set out... here are a couple of pix from yesterday at Leo Carrrillo and Sycamore at sunset...

 

[poohssmum]

I think there's a balance to be set - in part because different people do have different standards of what is appropriate at mealtimes. Personally, I'm not a fan of the idea that kids should be well-behaved to the point of being cyborgs. This is largely due to the fact that I myself am not that well behaved and it would be terribly embarassing for the kids to be better behaved than I am . Seriously, I think mealtimes should be fun and there's room for a certain degree of chaos.

That said, I think we can all agree that throwing food at other tables (or even at the same table) and breaking dishes is WAY over the line. Let us not, however, overreact to the point of terrifying the kids (or ourselves) into having to acheive sainthood in order to be allowed in the dining room. This is, after all, our vacation. A certain degree of silliness should be not just allowed, but mandatory .

(Or put another way - as long as the "silliness" doesn't cross the line, I'm much more likely to join in than to be offended or object).

Duly noted ... If I get a report that my youngest DS is *caught* at crossing the line silliness, ask if Mr.DanfromCA was around My kiddo's aren't perfect, they're just kids and the goofing at our dining table will most likely start with the oldest of my boys (DH ) AND I'm about 99.9999% certain that no DISer will have anything negative to report about my kids ... it's just nice to be able to tell my kiddos that they will probably never know how many eyes are on the ship looking out for them

 

[justmestace]

Yes but it didnt say "I Know Jack"

It said this

And a have a few left like 10 - Most are Mediums 2x and 3 x anyone want one let me know ...and They are Free ...LOL

Hey Todd....Bring me a 2 or a 3....I'll wear it as a sleep shirt.

PLEASE.


Yeah, I know....I'm out the door right now....honest

 

[discruiser]

Sadly, Randy Pausch, the "Last Lecture" professor, has died.

 

[lauritagoddess]

My documents finally made it here - to my TA that is. Now I have to wait for her to send them off. She's supposed to send them priority mail but I'm guessing they won't be mailed off until tomorrow or Monday. But at least they made it. They had been hanging out in Jacksonville since early Wednesday morning and then magically this morning were out for delivery in Parsippany, NJ. Now if they could just make their way on the turnpike and then over the Verrazzano bridge and come visit me, I'd be very happy. I could probably just drive over and pick them up alot quicker. Hmmm....

 

[danfromca]

Sadly, Randy Pausch, the "Last Lecture" professor, has died.

I was greatly saddened by this as well. His last lecture was possibly the greatest lecture I've seen, and I'm grateful not only for what he did, but for the remarkable technology that made it possible for him to share it so easily with the world.

 

[lbgraves]

Sadly, Randy Pausch, the "Last Lecture" professor, has died.

That is sad to read. His love for life and his family were beautiful to see.

 

[captaincrash]

wow...sk8..i might..have a need for that bat,


..oh, ...justm.....? do we have a picture..of said cpt . jack & ...borat?

......as not to leave....the swabbies ..out..of the picture,


...maybe, high resloution....for making..magnets?




*.. ..laura....i would've thought...the magic..staff ....would had

...[ed]....

where's crash??..i miss him & his art work...* if anyone..can find
a picture..of borat & jack...my $$$ on him.


...[ed]...


acting out & violence...may make movies...more excting..but in reality...
they are the type of behaviors...that are in a direct contradiction toward
living...happily ever~after. unfor..there are many...who never matured...
....or recognized..the values..of lving...a peacful , "normal"...life.

As is often the case Lil'G... you have sage counsel for those of us who MIGHT covet the movies which feature odd or severely abberant behavior...

... now as for that $$$ for a picture of Borat and Jack... exactly how much were you offerin' for that image again? What's it worth ta ya ta see these two together??

I'm gonna have ta go very soon ... as I gotta transfer a double stroller into my regular "ride" so I can wrangle 3 kids this afternoon wherever I end up goin' with them? And that is cuz I'm picking up J's friend at 2PM to beat traffic into the city. SO for just a few minutes more I'll be wandering backwards to see what seems to be going on here today....​

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Did the album have the fabulous song "Please Wait Your Information is Being Processed?" the Swimming Mickey song??

Chrissie

I actually got an email today where the person signed their name and below it:

Hassle Free Specialist

 

[Diznyfan68]

I actually got an email today where the person signed their name and below it:

Hassle Free Specialist

That is just too funny!

 

[SDHoneymooner]

Hi,

I checked the PZ poll for the Wenches' Lunch - 22 wenches have responded and 50% have voted for 8/21.

Anyone else want to respond please do so - I think we should pick a date and hopefully get it included iin our navigator.

8/21 Wenches???

I'll be there if I can. I don't think we have any spa treatments that day.....must check ressie.......

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I have 9 postcards left...if anyone would like me to send them out to their kids..let me know..

I just need the names and an address to send them to.

Thanks!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I remember that one about the gymnast - that one went really over the line.

Actually, that was one thing I was wondering. When someone calls the ship, who pays the $6/minute for the call? The caller or the passenger?

They caller, they will ask for your credit card details.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I have 9 postcards left...if anyone would lik me to send them out to their kids..let me know..

I just need the names and an address to send them to.

Thanks!

I would ask but being over here in the UK, it might cost a bit, but nice of you to do.

 

[4fosterkids]

I really liked his version of Hallelujah. I love Jeff Buckley.

OK, I know Hallelujah isn't technically Buckley's song, but as far as I'm concerned it is.

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I loved Jason's version of that song too, he was really good at certain things and I loved how he didn't care that he was different.

Depending what time is lunch..I may have to back out..our VR is that day and once I talk to the consultant..I will be able to figure out if I can still go..maybe just a quick stop by!

you could call it your VR non-bachelorette party with all your cruise girlfriends! hehehe

. This is, after all, our vacation. A certain degree of silliness should be not just allowed, but mandatory .

(Or put another way - as long as the "silliness" doesn't cross the line, I'm much more likely to join in than to be offended or object).

I can guarantee silliness from our group of 16....mainly coming from the 40+ year old men...not the kids!

I must agree, it is handy to let the kids know that 100+ of our closest new friends are watching them and will report back to us!

Okie dokie. I am officially outta here for now.
When I get home, I will be pulling into the driveway in my new Mini Cooper Clubman. Will post a pic if anyone's interested.

I can't wait to hear about it and see pics. I love that car!!

Sadly, Randy Pausch, the "Last Lecture" professor, has died.

Heard this on the news today. A sad loss, but a wonderfully brilliant legacy he left behind, and touched many lives!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

you could call it your VR non-bachelorette party with all your cruise girlfriends! hehehe

Cool! I want a non-bachelorette party!!

 

[Sarangel]

I know that several of you have the waterproof Olympus cameras. I was wondering how well you can see the LCD screen when you're outside in bright sunlight. Also, how is the quality of the pictures taken indoors? I ask because I've got a Pentax Optio W20 (I think) which is also waterproof. Most of the time, the pictures taken outdoors turn out pretty good, but it is very hard to see the screen when it is bright outside. Many times I am having to guess at where the center of my photo is. Also, pictures taken indoors are not so great...very grainy. (I do have other digital cameras that I use for indoors. The Pentax is mainly used only for swimming and at the beach.)

I'm not sure if I really need another waterproof camera, but I was kind of looking at either the 770 or the 850. I just don't know if I can justify buying one unless someone tells me that they can see the screen really well in bright sunlight and that it takes fantastic pictures. I'd be using it mainly for swimming, possibly snorkeling, and for taking photos of the kids at the beach.

Any opinions?

Thanks,
Kim

OK. I have the 820 SW... And I *love* it. It has about a million presets for indoor and outdoor settings, and if you use the settings it works beautifully. I have a picture that I took with it (using the "candelight" setting) of my DD on her 5th birthday. Cake and candles in front, her face behind. Absolutely beautiful.

I can't speak to the screen outdoors, because I've never noticed it being a problem. But I have been very happy with this camera.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

That is just too funny!

Although..I admit..she was very hassle free..she did get my tea moved for me.

 

[danfromca]

I actually got an email today where the person signed their name and below it:

Hassle Free Specialist

Is perfectly clear. Hassles are free. "No hassles" come at an extra charge.