8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #14

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Great thanks Roger - now I'm really worried!


Hey = explain this Mousekateer night to me?

Quiet on the boards today huh? Just logged on - I'm procrastinating packing - can you tell?

We are stagnating too with the packing thing. We have 2 bags packed soooo many more to go

Mouseketeer night is held in AP on a nonshow/event night. All of the servers dress up in mouseketeer costumes. Not sure what other activities happen. We thought that it would be fun to all dress up like mouseketeers too. I am sure we will have a sing-a-long or too.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

WHEW!



Double Whew - I can rest easy now.

And I can Also say that I her hair - I wish I had the guts to go that short. It does look awesome on her. I'm jealous. Go figure - there's no pleasing us women.


Roger - when you leaving? Still got family coming in on Friday? Saturday?

We are going to dinner in San Pedro with the DT group on Saturday night and driving home that night. I think we will all sleep better at home than in a hotel room. We will then be driving to my DM and DF's house to leave the car in Palos Verdes and catching a shuttle to the port.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

I am on VACATION!!!

We are stagnating too with the packing thing. We have 2 bags packed soooo many more to go

Mouseketeer night is held in AP on a nonshow/event night. All of the servers dress up in mouseketeer costumes. Not sure what other activities happen. We thought that it would be fun to all dress up like mouseketeers too. I am sure we will have a sing-a-long or too.

OK - so I need to pack a red shirt - I already got my Mousekateer door magnet - just wasn't sure on what you all were doing. I was off on one of my misadverntures. Didn't want to be left out. The servers use red t-shirt but I think the head servers use yellow. Not sure I have to double check on that.

We are going to dinner in San Pedro with the DT group on Saturday night and driving home that night. I think we will all sleep better at home than in a hotel room. We will then be driving to my DM and DF's house to leave the car in Palos Verdes and catching a shuttle to the port.

That's right - I remember now. I got the pirate costumes almost packed but really, I don't know why I am resisting this packing. I was reading an article at the salon today - it was my turn to try and look pretty - didn't work! Anyway, it said, when packing for a cruise/vacation. If you can't wear it 3 times - take it out. Good advice for this cruise. I'm not rearranging my mental packing list. I am taking out the extra pants I knew I will never use. maybe I'll just pick up shirts on the way. I mean - after all, I'm going to be buying souvenirs - may as well use them.

 

[allshookup]

Hi everyone! I am way behind so I'll guess I'll catch up when I get back! We leave in just a few short hours! We are finally packed & taking 2 more suitcases than I had hoped, but oh well such is life! We have 8 bags to check & 4 carry ons for the 4 of us. I can not get over how much stuff we have & we aren't even packing costumes!

I worked all day yesterday on my FE & Pirate flag. I just wanted to add some things with iron-on transfers & nothing was working out the way I wanted. It took me hours & hours & then I worked on my FE gifts till the wee hours. Nothing like waiting till the last minute huh? I was so brilliant that I took the dowel out of the FE before I ironed it & I managed to sear the back & front together which means I no longer had a hole to put the dowel through. So I pushed & pushed trying to get it back through & I pulled my back out. Oh well maybe DH will have to push me around DL!

Anyway I just wanted to say bye & wish everyone a very safe trip! See ya on the...


TOAL!!!

 

[4fosterkids]

ohhh, I love this!

DS 15 will love this...he loves pirate ducks

should have come with a drink spewing warning....it was a close call!!

Notice a *THEME* with my dh & older children?

nothing better then a nice picture with DOTD!

YMCA is 7dd's favorite dance.

LOL
DD9 loves the macarena...but will happily do YMCA, chicken dance or hokey pokey!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi everyone!

I knew I would miss the !

I won't even attempt to ketchup..been gone to many hours today. met up with Crusin Mike for a store run...

Then DD and I played around in DTD until it was time to meet up for dinner...had lots of fun (will post a picture later- to tired!) Met up with Michelle, Mary Ann, Christopher/June and familes...Tiggerbaby stopped on by on the way back to her hotel.

Well..calling it a night! More fun stuff tomorrow!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Hi everyone! I am way behind so I'll guess I'll catch up when I get back! We leave in just a few short hours! We are finally packed & taking 2 more suitcases than I had hoped, but oh well such is life! We have 8 bags to check & 4 carry ons for the 4 of us. I can not get over how much stuff we have & we aren't even packing costumes!

I worked all day yesterday on my FE & Pirate flag. I just wanted to add some things with iron-on transfers & nothing was working out the way I wanted. It took me hours & hours & then I worked on my FE gifts till the wee hours. Nothing like waiting till the last minute huh? I was so brilliant that I took the dowel out of the FE before I ironed it & I managed to sear the back & front together which means I no longer had a hole to put the dowel through. So I pushed & pushed trying to get it back through & I pulled my back out. Oh well maybe DH will have to push me around DL!

Anyway I just wanted to say bye & wish everyone a very safe trip! See ya on the...


TOAL!!!

Safe travels Diane Can't wait to see you on Sunday.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

I understand the light side of it. Sometimes laughter is the best thing. I can't help but think how it really would put a damper on things. I lost my MIL while we were on the Magic in AUG 06. They could have gotten a hold of us on the ship but left a message on our cell phones instead. When we woke up in port we turned our phones on and got the news. It was not a pretty sight walking off the ship with tears running down our faces. Not the normal sad tears to leave, more I was hysterical. We NEVER turn our phones on anymore till will clear the port. I debated on booking this cruise because we will be on the same ship at the same time, this year will be the 2nd anniversary and it's still hard. Sorry to ramble, felt like sharing my story.

Hey - totally understand that. In Sep 06 - I was on the 11 Night Wonder. Got a message via my DD who was at home that my BFF from High School ( I was also the godmother to her then 18 month old) had started to get sick. She had had a seizure at end of July, some more in the beginning of Aug. Then on Aug 25, I had gallbladder surgery. She called beginning of Sep asking me to take her to the docs but as I was getting ready to leave 3 days later - I hadn't even packed yet scratchin.......seems to be a reoccurring thing) so I begged off saying - "I'll try and stop by before I leave."

Well, as luck would have it - I DID NOT stop by, I packed loaded my DH, myself and my DS (it was celebration trip for him) onto the Magic. At St. Lucia, I was notified that she was VERY sick - almost into coma. I told DD who had notified DS who had notified me that her DH had called our house. I forgot, we left and in Antigua, right in the middle of the terminal, as we were shopping, DH went to the ship to drop off souvenirs and make room for more. Well, DD call DS who chased DH down who had to come and tell me in the terminal in Barbados that Loretta had passed that morning.

I was heartsick. It also happened to be my dad's birthday. I totally forgot and when I called mom - I had to pretend that I was calling for his birthday. I was sick, went back to the Wonder, asked Guest Services about getting off the ship. They told me to go and wait in room - someone would get back to me, they never did, I became aware of it as we left the port. I was soooo sick - I was also in shock and couldn't function.

I did however, make an awesome friend from this - I think it was Loretta's way of looking out for me - the next day one of my tablemates - we were at a table of 14 noticed that there was something wrong with me - she asked me and I am usually a very private person about things like this - I prefer to suffer in silence but for some strange reason, the dam burst and I spilled. Pam, DisneySweetie - almost a total stranger at that time, reached out and hugged me and tried to console me - almost a total stranger. So for that I am eternally grateful and consider her a good friend.

I learned from that experience - I am a Leo and we are rather proud, private people, but I learned that you can always reach out and try and console others. Since then, I have made a conscious effort to stay connected with friends and with our group of friends.

I wish I had learned before it was too late. But, now in memory of Loretta, I make an effort to do what Pam did for me - reach out and console - even if it means just a . Never undestimate the power of touch.

Sorry - didn't mean to be a downer just wanted others to know - you can always take a lesson out of something. BTW, my godson is now 3 yrs old and I see him on a regular basis. Calls me Nina too.

 

[Grandma x3]

Man oh Man -

NO way to ketchup!!!! A run no less.

Okay - we're packing - AND I'm still making lists!! Checked in online for both the TOAL and the 5 day cruise followng. Oh yeah & what we're wearing for the flight Fri. - kinda forgot about that.

Happy and Safe Travels to all !!!!

This TOAL is just going to be too much fun!!!

Check back later -------

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Hi everyone!

I knew I would miss the !

I won't even attempt to ketchup..been gone to many hours today. met up with Crusin Mike for a store run...

Then DD and I played around in DTD until it was time to meet up for dinner...had lots of fun (will post a picture later- to tired!) Met up with Michelle, Mary Ann, Christopher/June and familes...Tiggerbaby stopped on by on the way back to her hotel.

Well..calling it a night! More fun stuff tomorrow!

And I wasn't doing anything tonight - just goofed around with mom. Dang - I could have gone.

On a note, I was walking the furr kids when 15 ft from the house, a loose German Shepard (loose) decided to make nice and came loping across the street. True to her nature - Chloe - the white one - all looks and no brains - waves her pretty curly tail and goes to sniff. While Isis, my diva - stands guard. All looked to be nice -(remember - I'm afraid of German Shepards) when the GS turned to Isis too rapidly and she snarled, launched herself and they got into a squirmish. About scared me half to death as for the first time I put them on a split leach. You all know the one - one leash but its split into 2. Well, they tangled me up and the dogs are lunging around me. All I could do was scream out my son's name. Luckily he had his upstairs window open. Took 2 screams but then he came running out and threw his shoe at the German Shepard and ended up having to pick up Isis - all 51 lbs of her to calm her down. She has always been a friendly dog and I've only known her to snap at those dogs that invade her or nip her. Scared me as I have not seen her snarl like that in a long time.

Don't know whether that is a good thing or not. I mean they were on leash so that was good - and she was protecting me - she might have smelled the fear on me - (I was bitten by a GS when I was little) so she reacted. She reacted this way when I was thrown off the bike by another chow mix. Then she ran off with the dog to play so I prefer to think she was protecting me. YUP! That's what I'm going to think.


Wow - where is everybody. You'd think they were all on vacation or something.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Okay fellow repo cruises, I need opinions please! We're getting a little paranoid because we're schedule to land at 12:30...with the ship leaving at 4, that's not much leeway. Tony has double-booked us (I LOVE SW) so we can fly out either Sat. night or Sun. morning. It looks like we could get an airport hotel w/shuttle at a decent rate. So what would y'all do? I hate to abandon our pets for an extra day (a sitter is coming in but it will still be traumatic), but I'd also hate to miss the ship and be swimming to Cabo to catch up!

Probably asked and asnwered but with the way things are going - don't take a chance unless you booked with DCL. Then they have no choice but to wait for you.

Can Dh join the bah humburg cruise club? He is not sure he wants to know anyone and will look embarresed to be seen with me and my "imagary friends"



leave Sat nite.. i am so nervous about leaving the day of the flight.. what if something goes wrong? and the way airlines are today it can go wrong..

that's my thoughts

Sure- the more the merrier and plus we might be able to guilt them into particpating.

If we had it to do all over again I would arrive on Saturday. We don't get to LAX (if everything goes as planned) until 11:50. We only have 40 minutes in DFW to change planes. No direct flights from our area. I would even go for staying in DFW (DH has family there) overnight and flying from there Sunday morning, but we already booked through DCL and it is too late to change things now.

Well Terri, at least your booked through DCL and they will wait for you if they have too. If your not booked with them, then the ship will leave w/o you. If they do leave, they will have to get you onboard. So you have not worries. your fine.

Actually, there are quite a few So Cal people who won't be leaving until as late as 9:00am!

Y'all are guilting me into an earlier pick-up time. We are not scheduled to be picked up until 12:30-12:45. Should I have scheduled for an earlier time? Dang it! Wonder if its too late to change?

Course, we'll probably still be adding last minute things.

 

[danfromca]

It was closed out (1/2 of this crew is in or on way to California already).

If you put a FE out, odds are you will get stuff in it.

I just found out about this website a day ago! I'm sad about the fish extender program being closed. It sounded like a lot of fun!!! Can we still sign up to be involved in the group????

We'll find a way to wriggle ya onto the list. Although it is formally closed... I for one have a couple of "extras"....

Now bear in mind... I'm not in charge...

and I'm sure there are some who consider me to be ...

a trouble maker!

Though it's probably too late to be "official" (many have already printed out their maps), If you put up a fish extender, especially if it has the Capt Jack logo on it or a door magnet, odds are anyone who has extras (which will be most people I'd expect) will toss something in there. Feel free to download the maps and put stuff in other people's FE's (starting with the best stuff in the cabins at deck 6 mid-ships ).

I can't remember the final number, but I think it was over 120 cabins in the end - I think I bought for like 140 or so.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

OK this is just sad. Now, I'm not just talking to myself, I'm also responding to myself. Is that a sign of being

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Though it's probably too late to be "official" (many have already printed out their maps), If you put up a fish extender, especially if it has the Capt Jack logo on it or a door magnet, odds are anyone who has extras (which will be most people I'd expect) will toss something in there. Feel free to download the maps and put stuff in other people's FE's (starting with the best stuff in the cabins at deck 6 mid-ships ).

I can't remember the final number, but I think it was over 120 cabins in the end - I think I bought for like 140 or so.

Dan - Julie told me it was 140. FREDS4 - I made extras so if you post your cabin number again - I can make a note on my map. Also, Julie - I believe she is cabin 6050 has a dry erase board for any upgrades. Also, I will be bringing a memo board too so I will put any info on there too. I am in room 2100.

 

[lotsofboys]

Y'all are guilting me into an earlier pick-up time. We are not scheduled to be picked up until 12:30-12:45. Should I have scheduled for an earlier time? Dang it! Wonder if its too late to change?

Course, we'll probably still be adding last minute things.

We are driving from San Diego so you won't be far behind us!




Michelle

 

[eeyorelvr10]

We are driving from San Diego so you won't be far behind us!

Michelle

Michelle,


I figured since we leave about 1/2 hr from the port to time it so that we get to there just as the rooms open. We've been on there so much this summer that I don't want to eat onboard. However, I forgot that I have a lot more friends on here than the last time. So I could have played friendly and waited like the rest. But I hate crowds. So I figure we should be getting onboard around 1:30. Barring anymore health outbreaks that is.

SIGH! OK - guess I can go and attempt to pack my camera bag.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

And I wasn't doing anything tonight - just goofed around with mom. Dang - I could have gone.

Wow - where is everybody. You'd think they were all on vacation or something.

I almost called you to ask....if you are bored tomorrow night (not sure if you have DL pass or not) we are meeting for the EP in DCA.


In regards to my cousin - thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers. It was very strange for me today...although I am heartbroken over the loss of her..I felt it was important for DD that we keep on with our plans. I will not be able to go to the funeral as it is in Michigan on Fri. My Aunt called to give me the funeral arrangements...it happened so quick...yesterday she wasn't feeling well and went to the ER..she wasn't even checked into the hospital yet and went to the restroom and had a heart attack when the clot went to her heart. They said it was quick and I hope she did not suffer.

Ok..I really have to get some rest..to many nights of insomnia....going to Long Beach Airport in the morning to pick up a fellow pirate.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

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[eeyorelvr10]

I almost called you to ask....if you are bored tomorrow night (not sure if you have DL pass or not) we are meeting for the EP in DCA.


In regards to my cousin - thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers. It was very strange for me today...although I am heartbroken over the loss of her..i felt it was important for DD that we keep on with our plans. I will not be able to go to the funeral as it is in Michigan on Fri. My Aunt called to give me the funeral arrangements...it happened so quick...yesterday she wasn't feeling well and went to the ER..she wasn't even checked into the hospital yet and went to the restroo and had a heart attack when the clot went to her heart. they said it was quick and I hope she did not suffer.

Hey Des -



As for tomorrow - DH is again mad: ) going to play poker so I may go - depends on if I can find my AP. I always have it but it has disappeared from the slot. Maybe I'll go and look for it now.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hey Des -



As for tomorrow - DH is again mad: ) going to play poker so I may go - depends on if I can find my AP. I always have it but it has disappeared from the slot. Maybe I'll go and look for it now.

Look for it! I would sign you in but I am still in my blackout period for CM! I can drag you along with me tomorrow nite tho for parking purposes if you want...give me a call if you want to!

Ok..honest..I'm leaving (of course..I will never post #2000 if I stay busy and away from the boards!)