8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #13

[jship210]

Well..quite the morning! Still haven't done our school day. Took DD to the doctors..as I expected..she needs some antibiotics..unfortunately..then they sent us to a lab to get another test done..if the test comes back that she needs a stronger antibiotic..then the ones i just paid for are no good and I get to purchase something else

She has to take the antibiotics for 10 days so that takes us right up to the last possible day before the TOAL..unless we switch..then I have to firgure it out for the ship....

Kids..gotta love em!

DS had the anitbiotics last cruise, three times a day (ear infection) for the entire cruise. Time before that broken arm in a waterproof cast,.....
But on the whole, these are things we deal with right? Count our blessings.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Sorry.........but I do not read T-S**** because of this thread!!! You are getting a hug anyway.



Thank you for all your valuable knowledge from day one of this thread!! You will get a hug in person too!!

Hug! Corrrrrrrrr look forward to it!

 

[m&m's mom]

I should be very embarrassed about now. The housecleaner has been in my closet organizing for at least 30 mins. She finds things I lost forever ago.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

8

The Chinese have a lucky number its '8'.

Hence they start the Olympics this Friday on

08 08 08,

and in fact they start local time at 8pm.

As They believe in this so much.

I wish to say I adopt 8 as the lucky number for our cruise.

Have a lucky cruise, and if you play bingo get 8 cards​

 

[bellelinus]

8​

The Chinese have a lucky number its '8'.

Hence they start the Olympics this Friday on

08 08 08,​

and in fact they start local time at 8pm.

As They believe in this so much.

I wish to say I adopt 8 as the lucky number for our cruise.

Have a lucky cruise, and if you play bingo get 8 cards

Did you just volunteer to buy me eight bingo cards, Andrew? Thanks!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Did you just volunteer to buy me eight bingo cards, Andrew? Thanks!

Well we shall see, I am tempted to say I 8 them!

 

[wheelerkidz3]

Drive by posting....

I got a photo mat to leave at GS for the characters to sign. I'm going to put a sheet in the photo area that says:

"A honeymoon to celebrate the day that we were wed,
With no more worries of the pounds we worked so hard to shed,
Our favorite Disney characters we hope will join our cause,
And sign around the picture frame with hands, or fins, or paws,
We're gathering well-wishes with your names we know so well,
And in the years to come we'll have a Disney tale to tell."

What do you think? Think they'll sign it? I'm hoping we'll get a nice picture on board and then have this as a souvenier to hang on the wall at home. What do you veteran cruisers think? Is it worth it? Thanks!

i think that is a nice idea!!

I should be very embarrassed about now. The housecleaner has been in my closet organizing for at least 30 mins. She finds things I lost forever ago.

i'm sure i'll be very embarrassed when we come home!! our housecleaner is oing an overhaul while we are gone!!! it's pretty bad right now, and i know it's gonna get worse when i finally get in packing mode!!

 

[got2travel]

In a slight panic right now. I have looked all over and I can't find my Disney Rewards Card. I ordered last month and just transferred my latest points over. Went looking for the card to put it in with the cruise documents, but it is no where to be found. Not on the catch all dining room table, not on the shelf with all the other various gift cards, not in any of my purses, not in my wallet, not with my cruise docs. Not sure where else to look.

 

[bellelinus]

Well we shall see, I am tempted to say I 8 them!

 

[DiaLady]

Oh I'm stressing on this packing thing. I'm working on it but I can't make up my mind what to do!
I can't decide if I should cram as much as possible in our carryons to try to make sure we don't lose anything in case our luggage gets lost- but I can't fit it ALL in carryons so then I'd have to have checked luggage too and that would be a pain to have both carryons and checked luggage when it's just me and 3 kids (most of which aren't much help with luggage so that might be more trouble than it's worth)
or
If I should just cram it all in checked luggage, not worry about having to mess with more luggage/carryons with the kids- and just cross my fingers that none of our luggage gets lost? I just get so worried about that happening because it would be a nightmare to arrive and be missing luggage, ESPECIALLY if it was luggage that had MY clothing in it or other necessary items (because it's not easy to find clothes that fit me well..... that's another nightmare for me- trying to find clothes that fit )

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh calgon take me away! I really just cannot decide which to do.
What are the odds really of luggage being lost? I guess maybe I shouldn't even worry about it because after hearing about some luggage being lost by DCL (and the other people who got it by mistake keeping it in their rooms until the last night- which totally STINKS btw.....) we'd stand a chance for our carryons to get lost by DCL anyway! I mean what if we go thru all the trouble of tons of carryons (one each I mean) and dealing with that- only to have DCL lose one or something?
I just want all my stuff to make it there. LOL

BBB I feel your pain . . .LOL . .Having travelled all over with two small kids (even as babies), I know how challenging it can be. I must say that my SIL has it down the best. She ships EVERYTHING except bare essentials on ahead to the hotel and then stops at a UPS store and sends it all right back! Her oldest is just starting 3rd grade so the kids' clothes are still pretty small.

This trip, I'm shipping all our snorkeling equipment and anything else I can fit in the box so we won't have to pay for another extra bag. I'm trying to find the heaviest articles and ship them. Cool thing about UPS is you can track it all the way.

If shipping isn't the answer for you, I will share that the kids can be trained to drag their bags from a young age. The trick is finding bags that work for their size. At 9 yo, my DS9 was petite for his age. Grandma gave him a new roller duffle with his initials on it. Unfortunately, Grandma didn't purchase the bag I recommended (from LL Bean) and bought a very inexpensive version. DS9 could barely walk without kicking the rolling bag or it getting stuck on something. ( did I mention this bag completely disintegrated after ONE trip!). For this trip, we've bought the rolling duffles from LL Bean. They're easier for DS (now 11) to pull b/c the handle extends further. So I said all that to say . . .give a few diffferent bags a try and see what works for your younger kids. If it's easy for them to pull they'll just fly along with you through the crowded airport

See you soon!

 

[bellelinus]

In a slight panic right now. I have looked all over and I can't find my Disney Rewards Card. I ordered last month and just transferred my latest points over. Went looking for the card to put it in with the cruise documents, but it is no where to be found. Not on the catch all dining room table, not on the shelf with all the other various gift cards, not in any of my purses, not in my wallet, not with my cruise docs. Not sure where else to look.

Monica, the best advice I can give is to stop thinking about it for a while, and often it will just come to you where it is -- or you will see it where you were looking all along . . . good luck.

 

[DiaLady]

i think that is a nice idea!!


i'm sure i'll be very embarrassed when we come home!! our housecleaner is oing an overhaul while we are gone!!! it's pretty bad right now, and i know it's gonna get worse when i finally get in packing mode!!

I just want a house cleaner (preferrably NOT related to me and not under the age of 14 yos!!! . . .LOL)

 

[Grandma x3]

Hi Gang,

I am SOOO excited!! My formal for Grown-up Priincess Night just arrived. I had it made to my measurements in Sinapore (eBay). It has a hoop underskirt - so I had to practice walking and sitting down!! And it fits - whoohoo!!! Except I'm headed for the gym now - less of me would even be better!!

 

[M<3'sMickey]

In a slight panic right now. I have looked all over and I can't find my Disney Rewards Card. I ordered last month and just transferred my latest points over. Went looking for the card to put it in with the cruise documents, but it is no where to be found. Not on the catch all dining room table, not on the shelf with all the other various gift cards, not in any of my purses, not in my wallet, not with my cruise docs. Not sure where else to look.

Well, if you're so inclined to this way of thinking/belief, pray to St. Anthony. Oddly enough, it does work. Say this three times:

St. Anthony, St. Anthony
Please come around
Something has been lost that cannot be found.


I hope you find that Rewards Card!

 

[lbgraves]

She can also rent one of the luggage carts. I usually do that at MCO and EWR. I plan on doing it at LAX too. I can't imagine them not having the carts for rent.

That is true...though I am gunshy about putting my money in one of those machines. I did that when I had DD 11mo and DS 30mo on my own with carryons, double stroller, two full high back car seats and of course the kids. I put the change in and nothing happened. I asked at the curb and they said to check with USAir inside. The guy at the desk took pity on me because after we checked in he escorted me all the way to the gate.

 

[bellelinus]

Hi Gang,

I am SOOO excited!! My formal for Grown-up Priincess Night just arrived. I had it made to my measurements in Sinapore (eBay). It has a hoop underskirt - so I had to practice walking and sitting down!! And it fits - whoohoo!!! Except I'm headed for the gym now - less of me would even be better!!

Wow, Chris -- I can't wait to see you in this!

I just emailed you -- got your envelope today so we are all set!

 

[allshookup]

Just got me a new tank for TOAL!

Ha I love it!!!

In a slight panic right now. I have looked all over and I can't find my Disney Rewards Card. I ordered last month and just transferred my latest points over. Went looking for the card to put it in with the cruise documents, but it is no where to be found. Not on the catch all dining room table, not on the shelf with all the other various gift cards, not in any of my purses, not in my wallet, not with my cruise docs. Not sure where else to look.

Monica I know you've probably checked, but new cards sometimes stick to other cards so if you haven't already...double check every card & make sure it's not stuck to it!

 

[lbgraves]

ITA!

J.R., I don't think there are many people who would have done what you did for a group you (unfortunately) won't even be travelling with. Thanks so much to you as well!

I know that I missed a lot during the past year while I was working and moving but this is the first time I have seen this. I hope that everything is okay with you and your family.

 

[sk8ingmom]

Hi Gang,

I am SOOO excited!! My formal for Grown-up Priincess Night just arrived. I had it made to my measurements in Sinapore (eBay). It has a hoop underskirt - so I had to practice walking and sitting down!! And it fits - whoohoo!!! Except I'm headed for the gym now - less of me would even be better!!

Good Lord woman! How are you going to pack a hoop skirt??

 

[allshookup]

Hi Gang,

I am SOOO excited!! My formal for Grown-up Priincess Night just arrived. I had it made to my measurements in Sinapore (eBay). It has a hoop underskirt - so I had to practice walking and sitting down!! And it fits - whoohoo!!! Except I'm headed for the gym now - less of me would even be better!!

Wow you really are going to be a princess!!!