8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #15 /Life After the PC

[eeyorelvr10]

OK we have been at Boardwalk Villas since yesterday and have been just too tired to go out. I had to call our own Cpt Jack and beg off of a meeting at Jellyrolls. Steve and I were just too tired to go and ended up taking a small nap


Dang Nap it - I was typing up this long post and then I accidentally hit some keys and deleted the last 3 minutes of typing.

I was going to post that my adopted sister took my to the Florida mall and we hit the sale at Sears - got me this really cute bathing suit for less than $12. Guess I'm still hitting the sales.

I wrote earlier before I got deleted that I am all for doing a Baltic as its a place I've wanted to go too but have to adopt a wait and see stance as some of you too.

As Monica said - the Med was very tiring and I would definitely need some time to recoup. I've realized that I'm not a spring chicken anymore and I have to conserve energy.

Saw Arlene and Pam Disney Sweetie last night and poor Pam and her hubby had walked from the Swan and Dolphin over the bridge and then to the Boardwalk w/o having dinner so Steve ended up taking them home while I said good-by to Arlene and Rich. Glad to see you made it home alright.

Found a very decent Mexican restaurant in Orlando and had my fill of yummy burritos, sopes and gorditas and am considering going back tonight but might have to indulge Steve's love of Shoney's chocolate cake desert. My of My the things we do to placate our family. Might hurt me but I think I can go for that.

OK -will shut up for now as I'm making myself salivate - think I'm getting hungry.

Talk to you later.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

I think that the meltdown award goes to the little blonde boy who must have been 7 or so. He had a little sister with short, thinning blonde hair. One day I was in Shutters talking with Todd and another DISer [sorry I forget who, I only met you once] and behind me I could tell that something major had happened. It sounded like someone was being slaughtered. The looks on their faces told me not to turn around. Apparently the two kids did something to each other and it resulted in the worst meltdown that I have ever seen. When I did turn around the mother was carrying the boy out of Shutter's horizontally with all limbs flailing. People were getting out of the way to avoid connecting with one of them.

Lisa -

that be me - OMG was that a winner. That was also right after my meeting with some controlling ST's but that's ok - I got on the elevator anyway . He was loud wasn't he? I sorta felt so sorry for the parents. I think I have more sympathty for the parents than the kids. There were a lot of little tired pirates so that's what I put it off too. Anyway, in answer to your post, this was actually the 2nd time that Steve and I have actually particpated as much as we did in DIS stuff. In July I only went ot Rocking Bar D to embarras my son but after 3 days - he got used to me and so we played the ignore game. We did a lot of family stuff on that cruise so this one was dedicated to what I wanted to do and I thank DH for that. He was a great trouper.

We actually made it to the end of cruise 2 before I had my own mini-version of a meltdown but then we struck a deal that he would pack if I promised not to freak out and so I jumped on it. Think I will aim for that bargain next time we cruise. Made for a less stressful end of cruise.

OK the stomach just roared so I'm going to see if DH is ready to eat. all

 

[eeyorelvr10]

For those that may have missed Peter's costumes here's a teaser.

OK gotta go.

 

[AndyR]

I think that the meltdown award goes to the little blonde boy who must have been 7 or so. He had a little sister with short, thinning blonde hair. One day I was in Shutters talking with Todd and another DISer [sorry I forget who, I only met you once] and behind me I could tell that something major had happened. It sounded like someone was being slaughtered. The looks on their faces told me not to turn around. Apparently the two kids did something to each other and it resulted in the worst meltdown that I have ever seen. When I did turn around the mother was carrying the boy out of Shutter's horizontally with all limbs flailing. People were getting out of the way to avoid connecting with one of them.

This wasn't the only time. We saw the boy do this a few times with his parents.

Andy

 

[M<3'sMickey]

This wasn't the only time. We saw the boy do this a few times with his parents.

Andy

They were sitting by us on CC and the brother kicked sand in the sister's face and then at his parents.

 

[silmarg]

... and nearly passed out when I saw the chicken!

The chicken was a big hit in my cabin as well. What made is more special was that we got the chicken on Acapulco day.. and while on the excursion for Aca the bus we were on got stuck on a narrow street waiting for traffic ahead to clear an we saw a stand on the street selling fresh chickens... they were just de-feathered... they still had the heads and legs attached... and we were all chatting about it on the bus with our DDs and DSs... only to find a rubber chicken in the FE!

What timing!

Who gave out the chicken?

 

[ratfam]

Now that I have finally caught up on laundry and at work I wanted to send along a "thanks" to everyone who left fun magnets on our door and cards and for all the work on the pirate zone website (thanks much Tom). I loved the pirate zone site and had a lot of fun planning and preparing with it. As it turned out we didn't end up doing too much with the group--since January I have been working very extended hours and we needed some family time, the kids really wanted to preserve our time alone as a family and we tried to respect that as much as possible. But it was fun seeing familiar people around the ship and seeing everyone enjoying themselves so much. We had an absolutely fabulous time, I hope everyone else did too!

Michelle

 

[Stepht5]

They were sitting by us on CC and the brother kicked sand in the sister's face and then at his parents.

I'm feeling so much better about my 7dd.........That is one line even she wouldn't cross! LOL!!!!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

As for the one with Shelley. He was either running or jumping in the stairways and was spoken to by a cast member. He thought that he looked up and Shelley was right there. Might not have been her though. And after this incident I didn't hear any more about him running the halls.



I'm in a wait and see for the Baltic announcement. With the Med cruises, the itineraries were so rushed that people really didn't enjoy the cruises. I don't want to see Europe that way. If the ports will be more spaced out, then I'll consider one of the 12 days (assuming that's what they are) instead of the transatlantic. Especially if we can turn it into a reunion cruise.

1st paragraph in quote: You know I do think I remember that now that you mention it- but it wasn't big enough to stick in my brain.
(I also didn't see his meltdown waiting for the pirate bus either. His behavior must have been mild in comparison to others, cause I don't even remember it. hehe)

2nd paragraph in quote: We couldn't afford the med cruise (primarily due to the flight costs) but I also thought it sure seemed like a very busy (many ports) cruise.. I figured that would be hard to handle going on excursions every day and I know we'd want to get off the ship everywhere- and figured that would add up to big COST too. Spaced out a bit is better. I liked having more sea days on the PC cruise.

I agree! I'm just sorry that I had to run out during the swap! LOL! Never enough time in a day! That's what I get for keeping the kid's club beeper on me! LOL!

LOL
I learned that the first cruise- to make sure JEFF kept the beeper on. hehe

For those that may have missed Peter's costumes here's a teaser.

OK gotta go.

The costumes were incredible!!!

 

[Downrivermama]

Hey all!

a few comments

Never got the gnome, wasn't even sure he made it to Deck 5 until I saw the signatures and see that he did. I love the idea of it, just wish he would have visited me. Alas, on my last cruise the door tag magnet didn't make it to my cabin either. Someone must be telling me somthing.

Didn't have any magnets stolen. Not sure about FE gifts since there's no way to know if we got them all or not. Not fair to blame any other internet board. If kids were stealing magnets and FE gifts, it's not because of what board their parents post on. It's because they are kids who were largely unsupervised and felt like being unruly. My son, whom many of you have told me in person or posted her that when you met him he was quite polite. Well, he still got caught in the halls a few times. He was even quite embarassed that BIP saw him acting up. I don't think he took any gifts or magnets, but I'm not entirely sure. He never came back to the room with anything extra.

Business cards handed out - why not? You've got an audience that obviously likes the product you sell, why not solicit more business. It's not like all you got in your FE was a business card. There was other stuff given out with it too. Other FE gifts were pushing a specific agenda too, yet no one is complaining about those.

I never got the traveling gnome either, but did pass it in the hallway on Coral's door. I went back to the cabin and got a pen and signed it! OK, so maybe I cheated!

Hmmm...wonder how long before DCL gets them to delete that information from their site like they did when DISers found info on the Med?

I think the cat is out of the bag now!

I think we're very interested in the Baltic, and hoping that they'll be 12 night cruises like our DISboard sleuths have speculated. Then I hope we can swing it! If we have to choose, we probably won't be doing the transatlantic though. As much as I love the Magic, I'm really interested in seeing those European ports.

Cool! Maybe a reunion cruise? LOL!

Kaitlin says hi to Hailey!

The chicken was a big hit in my cabin as well. What made is more special was that we got the chicken on Acapulco day.. and while on the excursion for Aca the bus we were on got stuck on a narrow street waiting for traffic ahead to clear an we saw a stand on the street selling fresh chickens... they were just de-feathered... they still had the heads and legs attached... and we were all chatting about it on the bus with our DDs and DSs... only to find a rubber chicken in the FE!

What timing!

Who gave out the chicken?

I thought the chicken was cute too. Sil I loved your FE gift. Very imaginative.

As for the FE gifts that went MIA. I was right outside Ocean Quest and it was clear that the majority of tweens/teens were out of control. I left one thing in the FE for dd to get and later it was gone and not in the cabin. After that I took things in. As for the business card, it didn't offend me, nor did I think it was tacky. It was in a bag with bubbles and a pen.

It was great meeting everyone, even if it was only once! I was glad that the vast majority of cruisers were polite. I did have a weird incident happen at Midway Airport in Chicago. I saw an older couple at the gate while waiting for the plane. The man had on a Mickey Tiki shirt and I asked if they were going on a Disney Cruise. They said they were and I asked if they DIS'ed. the wife said, "No (long pause) we don't do that." Their whole demeaner changed after that. I saw them at DLH alot but never saw them on the cruise.

 

[mjy]

If I heard, "How was your vacation?" once, I heard it a hundred times today with everyone asking how it went.

What could I say? I told them that it was WONDERFUL!

And, now that I am home and settling in, I just wanted to say a word about the fish extenders/door magnets.

I was not one of the people on the list because I knew that I would not have time to get anything for the extenders and I did not have one at my door.

It sure did not seem to matter.

To the many of you who left me gifts at my door or put magnets on my door, many thanks.

To those of you whom I so wanted to meet and never got around to it: Sorry! Maybe another time?

Those of you whom I did meet from this board are certainly wonderful people.

And Destin: eat your vegetables -- then you can have a Sundae!

 

[alexandmaddie]

Who gave out the chicken?

We didn't participate in the FE exchange, but I do know that the rubber chickens came from Maine Jennifer.

I am also hoping everything is okay with her mom.

Krista

 

[allshookup]

Did you save that note so that we can buy you guys a drink when we make it up to Massachusetts? Poor Mike got stiffed on my "Make a Drink Out of Whatever You Have Left" drinks. And they were actually pretty tasty!

I turned on the Travel Channel as I was putting away some of the laundry, and they had a show all about Salem. I guess it's a sign....

Here's a picture of your family from the vow renewal. I love how it turned out! I have some others to mail to you too.

No you already bought us a drink....I owe you & then some! I really do hope you guys make it to Massachusetts! We did miss out on the Make a Drink night...bummer!

Thanks again for allowing us to part of your special day! It was a really beautiful start to a perfect day at Castaway Cay! Thanks for the photo too! I know I couldn't even keep my eyes open without my sunglasses in the group photo so I can just imagine how "lovely" that one came out!

Well off to do chores. Diane, 3 weeks ago we were at Pinks! I miss you guys!

Tina was it really 3 weeks ago??? That was a really fun day & I'm so glad you & DD were able to join us! It was great running into you throughout the cruise & I especially loved that night in Rockin' Bar D when the puppet kept hitting on you! That was hysterical!!!

And is that Taylor in that photo? If so, that means she's Diane's daughter? LOL I was trying to figure out who the kids (the few I learned their names and/or saw a lot and/or my kids became friends with) "belonged" to. If that is Taylor, and is Diane's daughter... Diane- she's a real sweetheart!!! -such a lovely young lady and so sweet to lend Ruby her dress one evening. Please thank her again for us.

That is Taylor! Thank you for saying how sweet she is! I was so glad she hooked up with Ruby & had someone to hang with in the Stack. I know she had a blast with her & she hopes to keep in touch. You are very welcome for the use of the dress. I'm glad it worked out!

Has anyone heard from MaineJennifer
Her DM got sick while on the TOAL and they had to leave early
I know she was stable when they left and they were mostly being cautious, but I haven't seen her post yet. I hoping everything turned out ok
They were great tablemates.

I haven't heard, but I'd love to know too. I hope all is okay!

another repost from the tail of thread #14

The ROAMING GNOME....

Thanks for those that participated!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

That was a lot of fun! Noticed I didn't follow the rules & put my room number though.

sliding on over to this thread....

WE MISS YOU GUYS!!!!

Us too!!!!

 

[Stepht5]

1st paragraph in quote: You know I do think I remember that now that you mention it- but it wasn't big enough to stick in my brain.
(I also didn't see his meltdown waiting for the pirate bus either. His behavior must have been mild in comparison to others, cause I don't even remember it. hehe)

2nd paragraph in quote: We couldn't afford the med cruise (primarily due to the flight costs) but I also thought it sure seemed like a very busy (many ports) cruise.. I figured that would be hard to handle going on excursions every day and I know we'd want to get off the ship everywhere- and figured that would add up to big COST too. Spaced out a bit is better. I liked having more sea days on the PC cruise.


LOL
I learned that the first cruise- to make sure JEFF kept the beeper on. hehe



The costumes were incredible!!!

Smart woman!

Hey all!





I never got the traveling gnome either, but did pass it in the hallway on Coral's door. I went back to the cabin and got a pen and signed it! OK, so maybe I cheated!

Tina, it was great meeting you!

If I heard, "How was your vacation?" once, I heard it a hundred times today with everyone asking how it went.

What could I say? I told them that it was WONDERFUL!

And, now that I am home and settling in, I just wanted to say a word about the fish extenders/door magnets.

I was not one of the people on the list because I knew that I would not have time to get anything for the extenders and I did not have one at my door.

It sure did not seem to matter.

To the many of you who left me gifts at my door or put magnets on my door, many thanks.

To those of you whom I so wanted to meet and never got around to it: Sorry! Maybe another time?

Those of you whom I did meet from this board are certainly wonderful people.

And Destin: eat your vegetables -- then you can have a Sundae!

I hope you have a chance to get some rest! 20 days of vaca is tiring! LOL!

I guess your foot (ankle) felt better quickly? I hope so!

 

[dahuffy]

The chicken was a big hit in my cabin as well. What made is more special was that we got the chicken on Acapulco day.. and while on the excursion for Aca the bus we were on got stuck on a narrow street waiting for traffic ahead to clear an we saw a stand on the street selling fresh chickens... they were just de-feathered... they still had the heads and legs attached... and we were all chatting about it on the bus with our DDs and DSs... only to find a rubber chicken in the FE!

What timing!

Who gave out the chicken?

We saw a place that was selling chickens that day too Sil. It was on the divided street we had to cross on the emaciated horses. You know, the excursion that caused the ship to be late leaving port!! I took a picture but not sure if it turned out or not yet.

 

[lbgraves]

Lisa -

that be me - OMG was that a winner. That was also right after my meeting with some controlling ST's but that's ok - I got on the elevator anyway . He was loud wasn't he? I sorta felt so sorry for the parents. I think I have more sympathty for the parents than the kids.

LOL! I thought so and even typed your name but took it out because I questioned myself. What an awkward moment, eh? You know, I was on the dock watching the BMX thing at CC and got to talking to Darlene who is in charge of entertainment on the ship and complemented her on the way they handled the A&A line and crowd control for the signing...unlike some of the other departments that didn't seem to have the guts to stand up to unruley kids. She asked what I was talking about and I filled her in about some of the things we had witnessed on the cruise and of course had to tell her about the demon heathens on your MR cruise. Her jaw dropped to the dock when I told her what had happened and she was upset that nothing was done. She said everyone deserves to enjoy their vacation but not at the expense of other guests. WE HAVE A SMART ONE THERE!!! She made sure that it was 2 cruises prior to the repo and I told her that most of the servers knew of the story along with the Wii controllers being broken/thrown down the elevator shaft. She said that she was going to address that issue with the officers at their next meeting and agreed that DCL, while wanting to be sure to have good CS, needs to address unruly behavior and not permit things like this to go "unaddressed". Hopefully that means that they will get some guts and deal with problems after drydock.

 

[lbgraves]

This wasn't the only time. We saw the boy do this a few times with his parents.

Andy

Goodness! I also saw them walking towards the gate in Aruba and he stomped away and sat on the curb. They kept walking. I don't know what happened because I didn't want the kids to witness his outburst and get any ideas.

You know...it's one thing when a guest causes such a huge problem or makes such a big fuss that all of the CMs in a particular department know the passenger by their FULL NAME; but when this many guests know of a person because of how they acted...whether it be an adult or a child...you know it is a problem.

 

[Happy99]

Other FE gifts were pushing a specific agenda too, yet no one is complaining about those.

Like I said I wasn't on the FE list but my cousin was, whatever else was being solicited he must have not gotten otherwise he would have mentioned it

 

[lbgraves]

The chicken was a big hit in my cabin as well. What made is more special was that we got the chicken on Acapulco day.. and while on the excursion for Aca the bus we were on got stuck on a narrow street waiting for traffic ahead to clear an we saw a stand on the street selling fresh chickens... they were just de-feathered... they still had the heads and legs attached... and we were all chatting about it on the bus with our DDs and DSs... only to find a rubber chicken in the FE!

What timing!

Who gave out the chicken?

I don't know the answer to that but have to share our story of perfect timing with the FE gifts for DD. We stood in line to get A&A's autographs at 12 noon so that we wouldn't have to wait even longer later on and be sure to get them for DD. She was so awestruck by them and they were so nice to her and excited because she was wearing one of the shirts from their line at Target that was out about 4 years ago. She was walking on air back to the room and told me that the only thing that could make her day better was to get Miley Cyrus' autograph. When we got back there was a little bag in the FE from an email buddy and inside was a postcard of Hanna Montana with Miley's signature. She was just about in tears being so happy. I checked and the person got it from Radio Disney as a promotional thing. Needless to say...if you ask DD what the best part of the cruise was she will tell you meeting A&A and getting Miley's autograph...oh and riding the horses in Aruba was fun too...in that order.

 

[lbgraves]

I'm feeling so much better about my 7dd.........That is one line even she wouldn't cross! LOL!!!!

Honestly, my kids are NOT perfect. DD bit DS at the end of dinner leaving a bruise that lasted a day and I took her to the room where she was not to have any fun and go to bed after I swatted her behind right there in the dining room twice. When we got to the room my plans were messed up because our host had not been there yet and the bunk bed was not down from the ceiling so we had to be out of the room for a little bit. I went to the theater where DH was waiting for us to let him know what had happened [while DD waited at the door next to a CM because she told me that she didn't deserve to have any fun that night and needed to help our host clean the room] and he wanted to talk to her. She appologized to DS and DH and was truly upset so he told her to sit and watch Wall-E. She doesn't like going to theaters because they are too loud to her so this isn't something she really wanted to do. Just letting you know that I do NOT think my kids are little angels by any means.

Anyhow...I did have to stop and thank my kids for behaving more than once because of the behavior of others we had to put up with. At the Beauty and the Beast vocalist performance there were kids behind us with pretzle bags, kids in front of us fighting and teens next to us talking constantly [at least they got up and left finally]. I remember our first cruise and how DS5 at the time kept asking where the characters were when we were watching Hercules. That wasn't a show that was going to have any characters and if my kids didn't know how to sit quietly through a performance they would have been in the lab. Even DS9.5 sat and listened to the different songs and clapped. He said that he really enjoyed it and hearing about their stories. I really felt sorry for the performers because IMO allowing your kids to act up and distract others in the audience has to be distracting for them and is rude to everyone.