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

[lbgraves]

OH! I'm jealous and so is my DD! She's still her favorite character. Although I have noticed a penchant for all the A's - Ariel, Aurora,

DD finally met Ariel in the WDW grotto but we hadn't brought her dress with her. I guess that I will pack it since you never know who will show up on the special sailings. I told her that she could take a picture in her Ariel dress on the ship somewhere even if we don't see Ariel.

 

[lbgraves]

Well, I have no sources, so I can reveal the secret codes without worry!

"Star Bright, Star Light" - Alien abduction
"Bibbity Bobbity Boo" - Man Overboard
"Hakuna Matata" - Lion attack
"All it takes if faith and trust" - Riot at the Catholic Mass
"Look for the Bare Neceessities" - Oh my God, we're out of coffee!!!
"A dream is a wish your heart makes" - Heart transplant patient has insomnia.
"Second Star to the Right and Straight on 'till Morning" - Navigation System failure - does anyone have a compass?
"Kill the Beast" - Demon children without parents at dinner.

Were we being warned of this while on hold to book this cruise since that song was playing for quite some time?

 

[lbgraves]

I SOOOOO could have used this one this week. However, the rest just about made me spew - those are hilarious. Someone (DanfromCA - LOL) needs to print this out so we can talk in code!

Laura...not sure if you have seen it but we have decided that there is another use for duct tape onboard and will all be packing multiple rolls this trip. Duct tape...it isn't just for your own children anymore!

 

[captaincrash]

OK.. for those with a SM in mind... who might like a little more insight into the neighbor they'll be stalking (in a friendly way).... here are some 7 Question replies which might be helpful. Plus there was the earlier posting with a link to the replies from a 7 question posed about 3 or 4 weeks ago.

HERE it is...

IE... that's from 2 threads back ... or about 8000 postings in the past. It should be sneaky useful and helpful info I suspect. And remember... I resolutely declare I remain INNOCENT in gathering so much trivia on so many for all the SECRET MICKEY participants!!! At any rate... in about 30-40 minutes we have to hit the road... we'll be running up to Visalia by car where Alicia has a meeting to run .... and I'll be driving then on the computer doing TRAFFIC SCHOOL for a few hours in between watching the kids hopefully. SO I may not be on the DIS much even though I'll be online.

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"?
DH is a Jack Daniels man, I am a vodka girl

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?
Generally whatever DD is listening to. That said our Ipod goes from Aerosmith to Morsheba to Buddy Holly!

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?
DH is into soccer & photography. I read crime thrillers, e.g. Patricia Cornwell


4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
DH loves peanut M&Ms, I love chocolate, but have to say the americam stuff just doesn't do it for me!
5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...
Never! DH sings & I think he's threatening Neil Diamond at karaoke...you have been warned!

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.
DH has bitten his tongue off...twice! I have a webbed toe

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1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And feel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.
All of the above, just no beer or gin. Planning on trying every the drink of the day!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?
Last thing on my iPod was Manhattan Transfer's Route 66.

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?
Really don't read much, but use to like the stories when you got to choose the next part - if a go to page x, if b go to page y. Granted food, wine & cheese are always on the top on the mind (usually go to Epcot Food & Wine festival annually, but not this year).

ETA: Disney (duh)

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
I really try to stay away from them. However I do keep popcorn around. At work SunChips can be a vice. Once and a while Hershey's Symphony Bar with toffee chips.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?
Those little unexpected things that happen to you or you witness happening to others and they/you see the joy on your/their faces.

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...
Normally don't sing in the shower, usually remember things I need to do or get, but then forget by the time I get out.

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.
Will have to come back to this if I can think of something better. Right now I will go with I am an only child and only grandchild (maternal).

ETA: I despise shopping - pretty much always have, even more so now as an adult.

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

I love "foo-foo" drinks..pina coladas, rum runners, anything like that!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

I don't think I have a theme song...but I love music from the 40s & 50's like Frank Sinatra

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

I love true crime books (Ann Rule etc)

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

I love gummy candy like swedish fish and jujyfruits.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Different things at different times... watching my daughter experience things and seeing her joys, sitting quietly and watching nature, laughing with my DH and DD to name a few.

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

I don't sing anywhere (unless several people are with me!)

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

I shared this in chat the other night - I used to work for Knotts Halloween Haunt and dress up as a scary character and scare people at thier Halloween Events (I was a full blown adult btw!)

SO here're a few Qs for any so inclined to reply in this whirl-wind - fast paced thread...



1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

I also love "foo-foo" drinks..pina coladas, rum runners, anything like that! If I can't have "foo-foo" drink- then only margaritas, wine or champagne. I don't hardly EVER drink anything at all though.But on the rare occasion that I do have a drink- these are the things I like.

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

hmm, i don't think I can think of a "theme" song for me. I don't know the last tune I listened to either. LOL

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

My favorites are sci-fi, primarily the type like Stephen King (yes he's my fav author), some true crime/mystery types too

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

don't know what you mean with a trade name. My favorite snacks are anything involving CHOCOLATE. hehe

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

wow that's a tough one... so many different things!

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

nope, only sing along to the radio in my vehicle LOL
7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

Hmm I guess I'm not interesting, or odd , because I can't think of a thing! LOL

The older 7 Questions I didn't see or answer....

1) What's the FIRST thing that comes to mind that you're looking forward to about our cruise?
Relaxing, just relaxing.

2) What is your FAVORITE kind of DESSERT which you hope to get on the cruise?
Plain Cheesecake and nearly anything chocolate.

3) What are your favorite hobbies (or substitute interests - if any)
Card games, having fun with 6 nieces & nephews, reading, creating.

4) Do you have a favorite music - bands - performers - or such?
Kenny Chesney, Chris Isaak, Michael Buble, Enter the Haggis, Pryden.

5) Right or left handed? OR.. are we ambidexterous?
Right.

What is your favorite expression or saying?????
WHAT?!?!?, Holy Freakin' Cow, Ummmm..... no, Holy Hannah.

If you had to choose a profession other than what you currently do, what would it be?
Marine Biologist.

What are you planning to do on all of our sea days?
Relaxing, Drinking, Laughing, Napping.

Cruise or parks?
Was parks until they decided to close the AC. Now my choice will probably shift more to cruising.

Which port are you looking forward to the most?
With good beach weather - Cabo San Lucas & Castaway Cay.

Favorite Character?
Tinker Bell, Capt Jack, Lilo.

How many days will you be gone from your home for this trip?
20.

Knowing you only can choose ONE answer, which time do you look forward to on a vacation the most? Time with all the family, time with just your spouse, time alone, or time with others you meet on the trip?
Time with others met on the trip.

Are planning on going to Pub Night?
Absolutely.

What would you rather be - pie or cake and why?
Cake - I like cake.

Favorite Disney Resort?
EPCOT.

How long have you been planning this TOAL?
Since early January 2007.

Do you have a countdown method you are using for the TOAL, and if so, what is it?
Whiteboard on the fridge.

Are you going to the adult clubs after dinner?
Without pause, yes.

What is your favorite non-Disney vacation destination?
Anywhere they have a good beach.

How many hours a day do you DIS?
1/2 hour on the bus in the AM, 1/2 hour on the bus in the PM, 1 hour or so after dinner.... mostly just reading this thread.

Have you ever been to Disneyland before? If yes, how many times?
Nope, first trip in 16 days.

Tai Chi or Chai Tea?
Tai Chi.

Are you thinking of taking one of the inaugural cruises when the new ships are built?
Thinking.... yes.

Favorite Cruise Director?
Julie McCoy.

How many days of school are your kids missing for this trip?
None - no kids.

Favorite Disney attraction (from any park)?
Varies after each trip. Most recently, Splash Mountain cause we got soaked and everyone laughed through the whole ride. Also loved Toy Story Mania as it was one thing I didn't have to guess whether or not my 14yo niece had fun doing.

The newest 7 questions that I happened to see this afternoon in major skimming mode...

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.
Rum, of course.

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?
Be As You Are by Kenny Chesney. Home by Michael Buble.

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?
Mostly sci-fi of the older variety. Favorite authors - Orson Scott Card, Tabitha King.

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
Dove Dark Chocolate, Lay's Salt & Vinegar Chips, Cheezit's Duoz, Pepperidge Farm Mint Milanos.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?
When you count your blessings they outweigh your burdens.

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...
Nope.

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.
I got over 120 bug bites on my right leg below the knee while sitting on my balcony at AKL.

SO here're a few Qs for any so inclined to reply in this whirl-wind - fast paced thread...


1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

Mikes at home & Bahama Mamas on vacation!!!!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

Tiny bubbles.....

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

Romance or any fluff with a happily ever after. Life is too complicated!

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

I have this odd thing for Pizza Goldfish!

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Vacation time with family!!!

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

Should've known better than to cheat a friend & waste the chance that I've been given, so I'm never gonna dance again the way I've danced with youuuuuu"

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

I'm number 8 in a family of 9. 6 boys & 3 girls. Not amazing, but different by today's standards.

1.) I'm a Baccardi and Diet Coke girl. Kevin is a Crown and Diet Coke.

2.)Rod Stewart "Someone To Watch Over Me" was the last tune I remember listening to.

3.)Love reading true crime and doing crossword puzzles.

4.)3 Musketeers,Plain Lays potatochips. Kevin: Peanut M&Ms.

5.)Having a family and friends who love me....no matter what.

6.)Not in the shower. Only while doing the dishes.

7.) Kevin fractured his wrist while painting the ceiling.
Me...I'm a trained Frontline Combat Medic.

Wink CaptainCrash re: secret mickey
1) What's the FIRST thing that comes to mind that you're looking forward to about our cruise?.

Going through the panama canel.

2) What is your FAVORITE kind of DESSERT which you hope to get on the cruise?

CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE melting chocolate LOL

3) What are your favorite hobbies (or substitute interests - if any)

Shopping, travel, hanging out with great friends and alittle reading when I have time.

4) Do you have a favorite music - bands - performers - or such?

Colbie Caillat, Chris Daughtry, Josh Gracin, Carrie Underwood

5) Right or left handed? OR.. are we ambidexterous?

Right

6) If you had to choose a profession other than what you currently do, what would it be?

I would like to do is be with my kids which right now I am but after cruise I won't.

7) What are you planning to do on all of our sea days?

Relaxing, going to the theaters (plays), maybe a movie.


8) Cruise or parks?

Both

9) Which port are you looking forward to the most?

Aruba

10) Favorite Character?

Tinker Bell

11) How many days will you be gone from your home for this trip?

18 days

12) Knowing you only can choose ONE answer, which time do you look forward to on a vacation the most?

Time with all the family, time with just your spouse, time alone, or time with others you meet on the trip?
Time with family

13) Are planning on going to Pub Night?

We plan too.

14) What would you rather be - pie or cake and why?

cake because it's soft and most. lol

15) Favorite Disney Resort?

Disney Cruise

16) How long have you been planning this TOAL?

Booked on day I believe the first day it opened for purchase, 2 years ago. Long time waiting.
17) Do you have a countdown method you are using for the TOAL, and if so, what is it?

We have on myspace Countdown timer

18) Are you going to the adult clubs after dinner?

Not sure ... Will check them out ..

19) Favorite Disney attraction (from any park)?

Not sure Like any

20) What is your favorite non-Disney vacation destination?

Canada

21) How many hours a day do you DIS?

I have been on alot since it's getting CLOSER Yah.

22) Have you ever been to Disneyland before? If yes, how many times?

Yes, we have been to disneyland - when I was alittle girl. 1 time.

23) Tai Chi or Chai Tea?

Chai Tea

24) Are you thinking of taking one of the inaugural cruises when the new ships are built?

yes, we would.

Question to the next person:

What is your favorite thing to do on the ship?



Above is my answers from earlier...

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"?

Juice

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

Generally whatever DD is listening to. I like variey of music. Country, to pop music.

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

I like Barbara Delinsky - romance books.


4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

I like "screaming yellow zonkers" but I can't find them anymore. Disappearing from this earth, lol. They are buttery yellow popcorn. (yellow box)

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Happiness means to me feeling free and wish we wouldn't be rushed at times. But most of the time we all are rushed. Being on the cruise is "happiness" to me.


6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...
I don't really unless there is song on the radio but normally not.

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.

I like writting poems but haven't wrote them in a long time. When I do I like doing it at a quiet and peaceful place. Also, listening to music helps.

Finally:
1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.
Diet Pepsi. Or Coke Zero... I know pathetic. When I want a drink... I like a Midori Sour.

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to? Anything Van Halen. I am a big fan of the saong "Cabo Wabo". In fact it was the last song played at my wedding (as we went to Cabo on the honeymoon.
3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines? Wall St / Financial Stuff

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?
I love all snacks. I am a sucker for Peanut Butter.
5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you? A question I often ponder....
6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall... Not really. I am a thinker in the shower.
7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you. I've been a fan of the World Series for over 20 years... way before it was a cool thing

1) Rum, Wine, Juice or water? What's your usual "poison"? And fel free to reply with something other than the basic 4 options offerred here.

Wine, no doubt about it!

2) If you had a THEME SONG.... what would it be? Alternatively, what was the last TUNE you listened to?

Come on Crash, that is too hard...Theme song? Oh, I know..."Where Everybody Knows your Name" from Cheers.

Edited in by CRASH... awwww C'mon an' quit ya groanin'! < winks and chuckles >

3) What's your favorite reading subject and or material? IE: Fav authors, topics or magazines?

Hmmmm, I don't have a lot of time to read, so usually travel magazines or Disney stuff.

4) Do you have any favorite snacks... any with a trade name?

I am a salty snack person. Tostitoes, Chips etc.

5) What does HAPPINESS mean to you?

Again, Crash, what is up with the difficult questions...happiness to me is sitting on the deck at sunset with my DH and all 5 kids hanging out.

Edited in by CRASH = I wuz just taking a stab at something different. Maybe something said here would help your secret Mickey deliver a "slice of happiness" in one form or another ... a creative slice ... or somehow gain insight into delivering something just a shade off of perfection in terms of happiness the way YOU see it? Of course... maybe I was just getting wiley too with the Qs as I AM struggling with creating new sounding questions to avoid boredom for those fans of this friendly little exercise of whimsy! Oh well... this was the last posting I was editing INTO the consolidated reply... or at least this partiular one. Later respondants will gain a 2nd edition of this CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY.... I gotta hit the road in a moment and I have yet to reply to M (the SKATER from DC) below....

6) Do you sing in the shower? If so ... tell us what you last sang IF you can recall...

I sing all the time, ALL THE TIME! My Ipod is my best friend! Last song was probably a Hannah/Miley Cirus song. Probably "7 things"

7) Tell us one interesting/odd fact about you.[/color]

I am an only child, so I got back at my parents by having 5!
!

 

[sk8ingmom]

SECRET MICKEY QUESTION!!!

I haven't been paying much attention since we are not participating....
Is there going to be a big "Secret Mickey Reveal" event onboard? If so, please send me the info (say, time, place) for the Navigator. I don't have any information about it.

HEY CRASH - if you are still here - I also need a location for the Mickey Bar contest & your cabin number.

~Thanks

 

[tom31b]

Not to mention there has to be some pictures on the memory card or internal memory that can prove that it is yours.

One thing for the future is to put you name/initials on the battery and memory card and if you need to show its yours, tell them to check those

 

[Stepht5]

Ariel's the perfect woman. How can any man resist a beautiful woman without a voicebox?

Does Shella know about this?

How cool/scary that must have been! Did they ever figure out how it got in?

Probably the chimney -- that is the only place db could think that it could get inside his house!

His girlfriend was freaking out! I would have been, also.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

San Pedro 66.3°F/19.1°C Mostly Cloudy going up to 76F/24C

Anaheim 69.4°F/20.8°C Haze going up to 77F/25C

 

[lbgraves]

Probably the chimney -- that is the only place db could think that it could get inside his house!

His girlfriend was freaking out! I would have been, also.

At least the owl didn't have a screamer for him.

 

[renegade7]

I think I have most everything I will need but now I have to pack it. I am still looking for laundry soap though - all of us have sensitive skin so I am looking for small boxes or bottles of TIDE - anyone have any luck finding Tide? If not does anyone know if Tide is available on the ship?? How much is it on board?

When I was at Bed Bath & Beyond the other day (they recently did a remodel of our store) there was a whole sample/travel section. They had the boxes of Tide. I think I also saw them this weekend at Target, however their travel/sample section was much smaller that the one at Bed Bath & Beyond.

 

[lauritagoddess]

What is the one thing that you are most looking forward to NOT doing on your TOAL? I think the thing I will NOT miss the most is cleaning the toilets and showers!

Both of those, doing dishes too. I wish I could say laundry, but I know I'll be doing that at least a couple of times on the ship. At least it's 2 weeks of not tripping over all the toys and junk that my DS leaves in the living room until it looks like a Toys R Us exploded in there. Not that that won't happen in the cabin, but at least he'll have less stuff to trip over, depending upon what he can wheedle out of me to buy him.

 

[renegade7]

Morning - here are the rates I got from Cingular.

$0.50 for every text (incoming or outgoing) while out of the US
$2.49/mintue on the ship
$0.99/mintue in Mexico
$2.29/mintue in Panama
$2.29/mintue in Columbia
$1.99/mintue in Aruba
$2.29/mintue in Bahamas


I don't plan on using my phone except for emergencies, but I like to know before I got what they are going to get me for.

 

[lauritagoddess]

When I was at Bed Bath & Beyond the other day (they recently did a remodel of our store) there was a whole sample/travel section. They had the boxes of Tide. I think I also saw them this weekend at Target, however their travel/sample section was much smaller that the one at Bed Bath & Beyond.

I was able to pick up little bottles of All at Target. They're good for 2 loads.

 

[Joel110]

Does Shella know about this?

We'll just let Shella handle that one.

Guess you guys know who's in charge. I think I'd prefer DIS points

 

[allshookup]

Happy Birthday Drew!!!

 

[allshookup]

Happy Birthday Nicole!!!

 

[dahuffy]

* What is the one thing that you are most looking forward to NOT doing on your TOAL?

Figuring out "What's for dinner tonight?"

 

[allshookup]

Figuring out "What's for dinner tonight?"

Ditto that!!!

 

[dahuffy]

Laura...not sure if you have seen it but we have decided that there is another use for duct tape onboard and will all be packing multiple rolls this trip. Duct tape...it isn't just for your own children anymore!

 

[winotracy]

Cruise Luggage Info

I just checked again with DCL about the luggage issue and onboard check in for your airlines. I guess it's basically good news, but things have changed.

It is Disney Cruise Line's policy that they will take two bags per person on the last night of the cruise. With the onboard check in, if the airline only permits one checked bag, you will have to pay for the extra bag before you get off the ship or at the gate, but both of your bags will be transported to the airport and you won't have to get one in the terminal. They said that payment of the fees is up to the airlines and they will have to deal with that. It is their policy to check two bags and they will continue to do that.

She recommended that I bring the email indicating that I am grandfathered in to bringing two bags person just in case, but it shouldn't be a problem. I assume for those airlines that allow you to pay in advance online that there is a way if you pay before you get your boarding passes it will show you are paid, but they didn't know.