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

[smeecanada]

Got a request for a 2nd interview. Waiting for them to get back to me. It will either be tomorrow or next Tuesday.

Great news, Monica. I hope it's tomorrow for you - less waiting.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

For any of our UK friends

Have any of you tried to use GBP in Mexico to pay for anything?
We have 30 pounds left from our holiday in London last year but the areas around here won't let us exchange them into Pesos without exchanging them to U.S. Dollars first, which means we would have to pay the charge for changing currency twice.

TIA

I always use USA dollars in Mexico so yes I loose on exchange rates twice.

I never try to swap £ in Mexico

 

[ga9497]

I was just thinking about this, Jo -- so we know who we are waiting for and how many tables we will need (although John's doesn't take reservations). I will of course be there, and also my 11 year old daughter.

I had called the pizzaria and they said they take reservations for parties of 15 or more. I wanted to see if we had that amount and if we do I will call and reserve a table

I was thinking of you yesterday as I was driving through the city
We went to the Food Network, we had tickets to a new show that they may be airing with Guy Fieri and then we had dinner at Otto's. I know you are much more uptown but thought of you the same

Looking forward to Sunday

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Got a request for a 2nd interview. Waiting for them to get back to me. It will either be tomorrow or next Tuesday.

I need to go shopping. I don't have a decent interview outfit. But can't leave the house since I'm expecting 2 deliveries today. Hopefully they come early and I can head out.

Ooops..that was supposed to be

 

[Caropooh]

A vacuum camera mount - basically a big suction pad to mount a camera with so I can shoot a timelapse sequence going through the locks.

Andy

For some reason, I read this at first as a vacuum CLEANER mount! I was really confused as to why someone would bring that!

 

[bellelinus]

I had called the pizzaria and they said they take reservations for parties of 15 or more. I wanted to see if we had that amount and if we do I will call and reserve a table

I was thinking of you yesterday as I was driving through the city
We went to the Food Network, we had tickets to a new show that they may be airing with Guy Fieri and then we had dinner at Otto's. I know you are much more uptown but thought of you the same

Looking forward to Sunday

Oh, I think we might have 15! I didn't even know they would reserve for a large group -- that would be wonderful. Thanks for thinking of me . . . I am looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

 

[poohmomof5]

It's probably the toilet paper....because if I'M not happy, no one is happy!

 

[bellelinus]

I always use USA dollars in Mexico so yes I loose on exchange rates twice.

I never try to swap £ in Mexico

As much as you have gained in exchange rates recently, you can't complain, Andrew! And by the way, Sallie was posting on our July 28 thread how much she misses you . . . everyone wants you to post about this trip and post some photos when you get back . . .

I might have to get some sneaky paparazzi shot of you and post that . . .

 

[winotracy]

Got a request for a 2nd interview. Waiting for them to get back to me. It will either be tomorrow or next Tuesday.

I need to go shopping. I don't have a decent interview outfit. But can't leave the house since I'm expecting 2 deliveries today. Hopefully they come early and I can head out.

Good luck Monica!

 

[Caropooh]

HELP!!!
I'm really struggling finding activities we can coordinate for the girls and I'm stressing big time! We have 1 Daisy, 5 Brownies, 8 Juniors, 1 Cadette and 1 Senior.
I do have some ideas from 2 people for some Junior things that we can probably use.

Quote:
Originally Posted by msaseifert
ATTN GIRLS SCOUTS:
Girl Scout Badge Idea...........Let me know what you think!

In the Junior Girl Scout Manual there is a badge called "On My Way". Junior Scouts need to complete SIX activities, not sure about the Daisy's or the Brownies. I came up with three activitie ideas here.

Things we could do to earn the badge: 1) Find out about a couple of "Travel Careers" - maybe interview the Cruise Director, a dining room server, the excursion manager, galley manager, etc. 2) Each girl could create a travel post card of the port they are most looking forward to or that we have visited and they blind swap them with each other............THEN.........once the girls are home they could write something on their postcard and send it to someone totally different (we would have to assign an address). 3) The girls could brainstorm safety on the ship and how to stay safe - travelling in pairs, etc.

These are just some ideas I came up with........someone might have something to add or something totally different in mind. Give me your thoughts

#1 - Postcard making (msaseifert's idea was great!)
#2 - perform little skits in groups
#4 - would they let girl scouts in the kitchen? or maybe bring a chef to us?
#7 - Everyone will probably already have made a packing list
#8 - travel careers - (I think that msaseifert's interview idea fits in well for this!)
#9 - brainstorming safety on the ship (excellent idea!)
#10 - Everyone will have already packed their own bags!

Now this is already 7 choices, so we could eliminate one or do a bonus in case one doesn't work out.
__________________

 

[profesionalstudent]

This would be great and say we will meet at 9:00 am in the Atrium by the Mickey. :thumbsup :

Do you need to know if we are planning to join you on the walk to the fort? Still trying to decide.

Thanks, Carol

 

[bellelinus]

Navigator Update:

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Puerto Vallarta
Pirate Zip-Lines – ARE GROUPS TRAVELING TOGETHER? MEETING TIME? LOCATION? CABIN?

I doubt it, M -- we are on different times throughout the day - if a few people want to get together on their own, fine, but probably no big meet on the ship that would need to be listed in the navigator.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

As much as you have gained in exchange rates recently, you can't complain, Andrew! And by the way, Sallie was posting on our July 28 thread how much she misses you . . . everyone wants you to post about this trip and post some photos when you get back . . .

I might have to get some sneaky paparazzi shot of you and post that . . .

One word:-

Stalkers.


I will get an 'asbo' out, no photos!

 

[bellelinus]

One word:-

Stalkers.


I will get an 'asbo' out, no photos!

Well, then, I will gladly take care of the photo part . . . this cruise just gets better and better . . . I have to figure out the best stalking spots and try to get a great photo of you that all our friends from the Med cruise will enjoy!

 

[darthrugby]

Got a request for a 2nd interview. Waiting for them to get back to me. It will either be tomorrow or next Tuesday.

I need to go shopping. I don't have a decent interview outfit. But can't leave the house since I'm expecting 2 deliveries today. Hopefully they come early and I can head out.

Good Luck!

 

[profesionalstudent]

HELP!!!
I'm really struggling finding activities we can coordinate for the girls and I'm stressing big time! We have 1 Daisy, 5 Brownies, 8 Juniors, 1 Cadette and 1 Senior.
I do have some ideas from 2 people for some Junior things that we can probably use.

Quote:
Originally Posted by msaseifert
ATTN GIRLS SCOUTS:
Girl Scout Badge Idea...........Let me know what you think!

In the Junior Girl Scout Manual there is a badge called "On My Way". Junior Scouts need to complete SIX activities, not sure about the Daisy's or the Brownies. I came up with three activitie ideas here.

Things we could do to earn the badge: 1) Find out about a couple of "Travel Careers" - maybe interview the Cruise Director, a dining room server, the excursion manager, galley manager, etc. 2) Each girl could create a travel post card of the port they are most looking forward to or that we have visited and they blind swap them with each other............THEN.........once the girls are home they could write something on their postcard and send it to someone totally different (we would have to assign an address). 3) The girls could brainstorm safety on the ship and how to stay safe - travelling in pairs, etc.

These are just some ideas I came up with........someone might have something to add or something totally different in mind. Give me your thoughts

#1 - Postcard making (msaseifert's idea was great!)
#2 - perform little skits in groups
#4 - would they let girl scouts in the kitchen? or maybe bring a chef to us?
#7 - Everyone will probably already have made a packing list
#8 - travel careers - (I think that msaseifert's interview idea fits in well for this!)
#9 - brainstorming safety on the ship (excellent idea!)
#10 - Everyone will have already packed their own bags!

Now this is already 7 choices, so we could eliminate one or do a bonus in case one doesn't work out.
__________________

Thanks for all of the work that you have done with this.

I think it is going to be difficult to cover all ages. I know that the girls all seem to like the skits. Whether they are performing or watching. As far as packing their bags, might we be able to do that for a shore excursion...or in prep for disembarkation?

Carol

 

[sk8ingmom]

For some reason, I read this at first as a vacuum CLEANER mount! I was really confused as to why someone would bring that!

I really didn't want to know why someone would mount a vacuum.

 

[bellelinus]

Remember when I would post a "travel quote of the day" on the other thread, Andrew? I might do a few for this thread before I leave:

"The world is a great book . . . they who never stir from home read only a page." --St. Augustine

 

[ga9497]

"The world is a great book . . . they who never stir from home read only a page." --St. Augustine

Perfect -I love this saying

 

[bellelinus]

"It's where we go, and what we do when we get there, that tells us who we are." -- Joyce Carol Oates