8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #2

[justmestace]

There are several restaurant choices around the Double Tree. Ports O'Call Village is very close where you can dine on the water (Acapulco-Mexican food, Crusty Crab, Ports O'Call, and San Pedro Fish Market). Unfortunately there are no ships sailing that day.

Now I'M the groundhog!!!

 

[radioclash2]

We just sent in our request to Los Veranos for the zip line!


Linda has a fear of heights, so I didn't push the issue. Turns out that she is more excited about doing the zip line than I am. I think she wants to face her fears and that this will be a great way to do it. I'm still a little worried about DS8 chickening out, but he seems really excited about it too.

We hope that we'll be on the 1:00 tour, but I don't know how full they are and how many people they accept. So we put 2:00 as our alternate time. If they put us on that one, maybe we'll still see some of you pirates if you're still at the bar/waterpark area after your tour. I'll let you know how we make out.

Hope you get into the 1:00 pm, Mike. Did you tell them you were with the DCL group?

 

[radioclash2]

No, the zone links are all "Access denied". Google has all of the pages cached though.

I'm constantly amazed by your ability to find info via the web.

 

[radioclash2]

So it sounds a bit more encouraging, but if it did happen it would be ultimately up to the kids & DS said no way would we cancel the cruise, I'd rather miss a few days & DD just shrugged so I take that as her typical ST response of "I don't care!" So although it would be difficult, we're going!!!

yea

 

[mkygrl]

Thanks for the groundhog update! Is it just me or is it a bizzare ritual???


DIANE: I will keep finger/toes crossed for you too!!!!



For my friends who have been to DL area numerous times (or live near)...What restaurants are nearby or is there a website to look at to find some? I have been googling and have found not much...For Brendan's bday I thought I would get some gift certificates to places to dine while in California...(he is real tough to buy for)


Chrissie

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Hope you get into the 1:00 pm, Mike. Did you tell them you were with the DCL group?

I put a note in the little comment box that we were with a large group from DCL and would really love to be able to go with everybody at 1:00 if at all possible. I would really like to do that because, like Enna said, I know a bunch of pirate kids will be there and can give each other some support to go through with it. If not, then it's my fault for waiting so long, but at least we should still be able to get in for 2:00. I'll be sure to post when I hear back from them.

 

[radioclash2]

I put a note in the little comment box that we were with a large group from DCL and would really love to be able to go with everybody at 1:00 if at all possible. I would really like to do that because, like Enna said, I know a bunch of pirate kids will be there and can give each other some support to go through with it. If not, then it's my fault for waiting so long, but at least we should still be able to get in for 2:00. I'll be sure to post when I hear back from them.

Mike, didn't know who your email is with, but they told me they had trouble with comcast accounts. That's why I never heard back. Aby ended up using her personal email to contact me.

Fingers crossed

 

[CBJHockeyNut]

Rugby on Castaway Cay

So far here's who we have

Definate:

Peter XL
Jack XXL
Justine (Jacks wife) M
Nastassja (Jacks daughter) M
Paul XL
Celestine S
Adam XXL
M S
Steve L
Coral L

Need to confirm:

Andy R.
Miztigg
Jeff
Jennifer
Nicholas

We need a total of 14 players. All are welcomed, no prior knowledge (of the game) needed. Social game, co-ed, no tackling, on the family beach, please PM me and confirm with shirt size. Drinks on me after the game.

Peter

As always tough to keep up--even with a new thread. Definitely count me in--XXL even if I "downsize" before!!! Somewhere in the deep recesses of brain cells killed or damaged by beer and snuff is my knowledge from when I played in college--just hoping it comes back!! The one parallel between then and now is that the games back then seem to have been as much (if not more) about getting to the keg or party afterward as they were playing the game.

Hope everyone is doing well. We still haven't finalized the flight out but got the return flight booked yesterday. Just one more step to being ready.

Nicholas.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Mike, didn't know who your email is with, but they told me they had trouble with comcast accounts. That's why I never heard back. Aby ended up using her personal email to contact me.

Fingers crossed

Thanks Lisa.

I use yahoo since it will come with me if I switch providers. Hopefully they will get it and there will be room for us.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Posting Summary 20001 - 21000:

- Favorite Disney movies.
- Blah, blah, blah cookies!!!
- Blah, blah, blah how to get enough liquor on the ship for the secret deck 7 party.
- Tons of snow all over the place.
- Will the LA port let us take drinks onboard?
- More snow in the morning with lots of schools closed.
- Join the snowed in bunch for morning chat.
- Recommended reading for the cruise: "Panama Canal by Cruise Ship", written by Anne Vipond
- Blah, blah, blah Sweet Innocent Andy shows everyone his dirty side.
- Valentine's Day is celebrated by telling how we got engaged.
- Captaincrash finally fluffed a pirate with #21000.
- Score: Wenches 14 Jack 3 Swabbies 4

 

[bellelinus]

Now you are confusing me....

The posted port times are "local" time (whatever time zone PV is in) and the zip line times are local time, so there should be no issue. If the ship gets in at 9:?? and the meeting time is 11:30 for yours, you have 2 - 2 1/2 hours....

Tom, it says on the website I booked on, and all over cruise critic, that the ships are almost always still on Mountain time, and PV is on Central . . . perhaps we can call DCL and see if that is in fact true.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Love the old post recaps. Just got my copy of "Panama Canal by Cruise Ship" yesterday. I'm only a year or so behind the times!

Also picked up the Liar's Guide to Disneyland. While there's pretty much no useful info in it, it looks like it's going to be a pretty funny read and an antidote to my obsessive planning.

 

[bellelinus]

Yea 5520, oh wait a minute, that is for our 10/24/09 cruise, wrong thread........

5520 will be a great room -- I had 5020 on the Med cruise and 5528 on the Med repo . . .

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Thanks for the groundhog update! Is it just me or is it a bizzare ritual???


DIANE: I will keep finger/toes crossed for you too!!!!



For my friends who have been to DL area numerous times (or live near)...What restaurants are nearby or is there a website to look at to find some? I have been googling and have found not much...For Brendan's bday I thought I would get some gift certificates to places to dine while in California...(he is real tough to buy for)


Chrissie

Chrissie I live the other way from DL (north) but South Coast Plaza and Newport Beach are not that far away to the South. There aren't very many nice restaurants other than the resort ones that are considered "Fine Dining" Maybe some of our Orange County cruisers will chime in on their favorites. South Coast Plaza is a very high-end mall in Orange county. Here is a list of restaurants around the area.

RESTAURANTS


From American fare to cuisine from around the globe, the restaurants in and around the Orange County Theatre District provide a range of offerings to stimulate your palate before SCR's theatre productions stimulate your mind.

Bon Appetit! offers SCR season subscribers special discounts and benefits to many of these local eateries. Subscribers are invited to take advantage of the special offers listed below in red. Offers valid only on the day of performance. SubSCRiber Membership Card must be shown to receive offer.

21 Oceanfront
2100 West Oceanfront
Newport Beach
949-673-2100
15% off total bill (excluding alcohol)

Antonello Ristorante
South Coast Plaza Village
1611 Sunflower Ave. Ste. E-55
Santa Ana
714-751-7153
Complimentary dessert

Avo's South Coast Bistro
580 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa
714-556-6555
Free Baklava with each dinner entree

Bluewater Grill
630 Lido Park Drive
Newport Beach
714-673-6536

Chanteclair
18912 MacArthur Blvd.
Newport Beach
949-752-8001

The Clubhouse
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa
714-708-2582

Corner Bakery at Maggiano's
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa
714-546-1555

Darya Fine Persian Cuisine
South Coast Plaza Village
1611 Sunflower Ave.
Costa Mesa
714-557-6600

Ferdussi, Taste of Persia
3605 S. Bristol Street
Santa Ana
714-545-9096
One free appetizer with purchase of two entrees
Finbars Italian Kitchen
901 South Coast Drive
Costa Mesa
714-641-3000
15% off total food bill at regular price (excludes alcohol). Maximum discount $20.

Five Crowns
3801 East Coast Highway
Corona del Mar
949-760-0331
Special three-course menu including a bottle of wine per couple $89.00 plus tax and gratuity per couple

Jade Palace
3305 South Bristol
Santa Ana
714-434-2854

Maggiano's
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa
714-546-9550

Mamma Gina
251 East Coast Highway
Newport Beach
949-673-9500

McCormick & Schmick's
2000 Main St.
Irvine
949-756-0505
After 3 p.m., 10% off food total of check

Memphis Café & Bar
2920 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa
714-432-7685

Memphis at the Santora
201 N. Broadway (in the Artists Village)
Santa Ana
714-755-1270

Newport Rib Company
2196 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa
949-631-2110
One free appetizer with purchase of two entrees. May not be combined with other offers.

Pat & Oscars
3811 South Bristol
Santa Ana
714-689-3181
$5 off a purchase of $15 or more

Pinot Provence
Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel
686 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa
714-444-5900
Quattro Caffé
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street, Ste. 1201
Costa Mesa
714-754-0300
20% off total bill including non-alcoholic beverages

Red Rock Chili Co.
Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach
949-760-0752
Buy one entree get one free

Royal Khyber
South Coast Plaza Village
1621 W. Sunflower Ave.,
Ste. D-23
Santa Ana
714-436-1010

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
3300 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa
714-979-2400
$10 off when bill totals $40 or more

Terranova Restaurant the Wyndham Hotel
3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa
(714) 751-5100
15% off total bill and free self parking or $8 valet with a $50 purchase.

Vie de France
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa
714-557-1734
Free dessert with the purchase of one entree

Villa Nova
3131 W. Coast Highway
Newport Beach
949-642-7880

Wolfgang Puck Cafe
South Coast Plaza,
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa
714-546-9653
20% off total bill

Z Pizza
3941 S. Bristol, Ste. F-2
Santa Ana
714-437-1111

Z'Tejas
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street, Ste. 1876
Costa Mesa
714-979-7469
10% off total bill excluding alcohol (valid up to 6 people) Not valid with any other offer.

I can only comment on Chanteclair which was one of my uncles favorite restaurants.

 

[mkygrl]

Thanks Roger!

I am looking for any restaurant really...I know a Cheesecake Factory is/will be opening in that area...we won't have a car....Brendan mentioned a Tony Roma's? Any good? Anyone ever been?

Chrissie

 

[bellelinus]

No we have no room number yet either and paid in full months ago.
Bren

No worries, most GTY have not gotten a room number yet. The question was supposed to be a joke

I am hoping that I am okay with my Cabo tour time??? If the Disney Site shows that we are arriving in Cabo at 9am do you think that I am safe if my tour group is meeting at 10am? It sounds like the meeting place is very close to the boat. Do you think that both Disney and the tour company are using Cabo local time? Is anyone else doing the Wild Canyon Ekopark Cabo Canopy Monster Zip? It sounds great because they are one of the few tours that have cruise ship pickup.

I haven't read of any trouble with Cabo time being different from the ship -- just PV. And maybe DCL is different from the other lines and will be on local time . . . although that would mean that they put me on a very late zipline time compared to what I asked for!

For all you Rugby supporters and "players" out there - and I know you exist

Final result today..........................................


England 19 - Wales 26


David

Congrats!!! I think I did hear you cheer all the way over here!

He made two "silencers" for a gun. Apparently, it's not illegal to own one, use one, or buy one...but it IS illegal to MAKE one without a permit.
Who knew?? But his teacher told him he could do it, so as far as we're concerned, she's the responsible party. If anyone's going to jail (but no one is) it would be her.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Thanks Roger!

I am looking for any restaurant really...I know a Cheesecake Factory is/will be opening in that area...we won't have a car....Brendan mentioned a Tony Roma's? Any good? Anyone ever been?

Chrissie

I would then suggest Napa Rose (GCH), Steakhouse 55 (DLH) and the many choices at DTD.

We use to have a Tony Roma's near by 10 or so years ago and it is a good rib place. We have better ones around town but you get a consistently good meal from Tony Roma's.

 

[arlenesp]

I had to run into work to get Wednesday off as it is the day she is having her operation. I was able to do it in 2 increments. the last of my personal and floating holiday. So now I don't have to worry about calling in sick and getting in trouble. So I am going to head back to the house. I havene't heard from Cheryl. Maybe I'll give her a call on the way home

Wow Stace, I was wondering what he could've made. I hope it is the end of your troubles. Hope your foot is getting better.

 

[tom31b]

Sorry for any groundhogs....

POST SUMMARY 5501 - 6000:

- The stress of trying to book this cruise begins at 6:23 am on 1/31/07.
- Pirates gathered supplies of protein bars and caffiene to take on the DCL phonelines.
- Pirate children were being pushed out the door with a bottle of milk, a box of cereal and the words "You know how this works! Now scram!"
- 8 am and the madness began. Shock with prices online and unbelievable hold times. Prices started rolling in.
- Mary nabbed a deal for a room for 2 adults & 2 kids at $ 4,006,748.21!!!
- Lots of people waiting on the phone a LONG time. Resies are coming in slowly from the phone & online.
- The pirates were ready to rally and kill the beast themselves!
- Someone booked the Roy Suite!!! PARTY TIME!!!
- The beast was killed finally and the Tiki room party took over.
- Sk8 has lost it...There are 563 days 'til we sail. That means I am paying the low-low price of just $12.10 a day to hang out with a bunch of pirates for the next 18 months!
- Prices jumping higher & higher every hour.

POSTING SUMMARY 8001 - 9000:

- The day started with somberness over our many friends and family members in Florida involved in the tornadoes
- Disney stock up to day after the depositing of our cruise downpayment.
- Phil the groundhog did not see his shadow-----20/100 vision will do it everytime. We are sorry to report he is now road kill.
- The hold music for today is Imagination
- John wrote a jingle for DCL: Imagination, Imagination, With just a spark of inspiration, you might get through to reservations.
- Andy's pirate build a bear arrived---very cute
- Rugby discussion ----An English translation is needed
- While Lisa will be organizing dining at a later time on the Magic, Diane, Lorri, and Darlene have volunteered to organize and link dining over on the Wonder.
- Todd wanted us to windowshop at cafe press but they shut it down because of copyright so at this point we are back to the ironing video
- Pete needs a ticker
- More pirate jokes
- Jonesing ate at the Cannibal World Restaurant where his son tried the gluteus maximus
- Some of the pirates jumped ship for the chat tonight
- The first precruise party will be held in Todd and Melissa's hotel room where Todd and his son will perform the iron on procedure.
- The Empress captured the 9000 to put the wenches ahead

POST SUMMARY 10001 - 11000:

- Kim stole the 10000 pirate from the crew...and she isn't even going on this cruise!!!
- Wenches 7 Jack 3 Swabbies 0
- The ethics of pirates is discussed.
- Todd is still hoping for a tattoo contest.
- The Black Pearl....will it or wont be at CC for us?
- Laundry options are discussed...including disposable clothing.
- ID bands and other options discussed.
- This cruise is still showing as sold out on the morning of 2/4 after deposits were due.
- There will be bird watching from deck 10 on sea days.
- More pictures from 2005 Repo from Andrew starting post # 10441 top of page #697.
- Acapulco & Cabo excursion list from 2005
- Andy isn't going to get off the ship with the rest of us on 9/1!!! shhhhh It's a surprise!
- Flyer on the workings of TPC
- Info about the Magic at port in LA.
- Lots of goodies were given to everyone on the last repos. Pack an extra duffle to fill up!
- Los Angeles Port Information
- Group lanyards are discussed to have along with the bracelets.
- Wrist keychains can be found here.
- Captain Jacks Wenches want to lose the weight may be starting on the Wish board. Official thread.
- The Super Bowl commercials are analized.
- Just a lot of blabber and such just to reach the coveted x000 spot!
- Got2travel snagged the 11000 post!
- Wenches 8 Jack 3 Swabbies 0

POST SUMMARY 11001 - 12000:

- The swabbie versus scabbie debate and more puppy bowl commentary.
- Margarita party in CA!!!
- Do you want to wear a shirt to the CC reception with a quote from the Captain?
- DISers in the middle states are trying to thaw out so they can have a chance to catch up with the thread.
- The great t-**** debate goes on.
- Everyone will be able to spot Shelley with her neon pink shirt when we board the ship.
- Peter is organizing the great CC rugby tournament.
- We will all play hide & seek on the day we board the Magic. Last one to be spotted by Shelley WINS!
- We are not popsicles!!!
- The boards were locked up by the rush for the pirate...PMDR55 snagged the pirate from the swabbies.
- Score: Wenches 9 Jack 3 Swabbies 0

POST SUMMARY 12001 - 13000: (thru 12417)

- There will be lime green bracelets to be worn to ID the group. Shelley has agreed to this.
- Be sure to pack a pack of batteries for the cordless blender on deck 7.
- The debate with The Captain about whether he said ole dress or no dress when speaking to Elizabeth continues.
- A reported record use of electricity this week in the northeast is thought to be from the cold blast, however the truth is...it's the DISers hanging around trying to catch that x000 post!
- Shelley's embarkation hair is on post #12353.
- Cinderella 3 is on sale today...2/6/07!!!
- Caroline took the day to catch up on over 2000 posts.
- Andrew is the first person to pay off this cruise in full!!!
- Listing to sign up to research ports and organize events is added in the first post.
- Yargrnhoj swooped in to snag the first pirate for the scabbies.
- Score: Wenches 8 Captain 3 Swabbies 1

Posting Summary 29001 - 30000:

- Crocs on sale ... deal on the budget board!
- Blah, blah, blah we have some great medical experience in our group.
- Time change in 2 weeks.
- Blah, blah, blah more croc talk.
- Camera geek talk.
- The DIS seafood connection.
- O'BWV = O'Blender With Vodka (O'Blender for short)
- Judy ran rampant with her collection of VDDs.
- BIP secured the 30000 pirate for the wenches!!!
- Score: Wenches 21 Jack 3 Swabbies 5 Evil Twins 1

Posting Summary 36001 - 37000:

- The captain and fellow swabbies exchange makeup secrets.
- Rugby recruitment...still need 4 players for CC tournament.
- The new multiquote record is 19...set by BIP.
- Walk down memory lane with cancelled soaps.
- More DL first trip pictures...and a World's Fair Small World pic on page 2447.
- DisneyVegas1 finally grabs the 37000 pirate.
- Score: Wenches 25 Jack 4 Swabbies 7 Evil Twins 1

Posting Summary 41001 - 42000:
- What's on your IPOD shuffle?
- No pirate won the jumbo jackpot so we will all have to pay for our fares afterall.
- Splash Caddy water-proof fanny pack
- Cartegena Information from Conde Nast Traveler magazine
- Bellelinus is looking into booking a couple of busses from DL hotels to the port. Will send out information to get names in a few months.
- Review of Hojo's by eeyorelvr10.
- Weird dreams.
- Baseball season is starting tomorrow.
- What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
- JLDSMD shines thru once again snagging the 42000 pirate....Don't worry guys! Anyone snagging a pirate who doesn't belong with the group will have the post cleared.
- Score: Wenches 28 Jack 4 Swabbies 9 Evil Twins 1

Summary 52,001 to 53,000

Some links to Cabo, Puerto and Acapulco sites
Link to independent Puerto Vallarta tour operator
The triumphant return of the lucky DIS mini-meet participants
Blah, blah, blah Devil's Juice
Blah, blah, blah "I need Mickey Mouse's first and last names!"
Davy Jones joins the thread and challenges CJS
Blah, blah, blah, foodaholic
English Bank Holidays (there are a lot of them)
Captain Jack gets committed, complete with pictures
Blah, blah, blah, mean bosses, clueless parents
3 kidnapping leprechauns
Blah, blah, blah, Class of 19??!
Sick kids (apparently its contagious from DIS?)
"Grups"
"I get tired just reading what she does!" and "I wish I had her energy."

Lisa G sneaks in for the
Wenches: 33 Jack: 4 Swabbies: 15 Evil Twins: 1

Rolling summary for posts 60,001 to 61,000

Which character from the Wizard of Oz are you?
Legal causes of action from the Wizard of Oz
Pics from LG
Location of GTY rooms
Following the Transatlantic Repo
Magic becomes amphibious
Some are looking forward to their Med cruises (lucky s)
Our Captain Jack's Amazing Transformation
AWE debuts
Underwater housings for cameras






wdwluvrs sneaks in for the
Wenches: 34 Jack: 4 Swabbies: 22 Evil Twins: 1

Rolling summary for posts 61,001 to 62,000

Underwater photography
POC ending and what does it all mean
large swords
small swords
The Captain in shorts
what can the Captain hide in his shorts?
Is it Black t-******* for embarkation?
Pithy with a lisp
showcase of the world's most interesting urinals
Someone got a tattoo
Freak Flags a flyin'




GoofyontheHiSeas sneaks in for the
Wenches: 34 Jack: 4 Swabbies: 23 Evil Twins: 1

Summary for posts 67,001 to 68,000

More from our Cross country blogger
Innoculations/shots for cruise
About the shots (they can take 12 months if you elect)
Puerto Vallarta Zip Line Tours
How to make a fish extender
A Med blog
Finding affordable airfare
The Code: Lessons Learned from Captain Jack Sparrow
Good info on PC from another thread

 

[Celestine]

Thanks to everyone who posted about the currency issue. I'll have US$ & I'm going to get some Mexican peso too.

Has taken eons to catch up after 2 days away from the boards as DH had tge PC Thursday night at his photo course & last night we went to the school quiz night. We came a respectable 6th.

We are celebrating pancake day tomorrow rather than Tuesday as yet again I'm going away - this time to Liverpool, so please not too much chin wagging!!! That is just about forgiveable, but I'm also away for Valentine's day - residential training venue just outside Lincoln - now you know why I have to get a Palo brunch ressie

I'm the only one in our household that hasn't been struck down by the lurgi as the other 3 are coughing & spluttering, so I guess it is only a matter of time....

Anyway, off for a long soak in the tub as I've just finished some work & want to relax. Enjoy the rest of your week-end