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

[dahuffy]

If anyone else is interested in trying to get in on a group rate for Cabo, please send me a pm.

http://www.wildcanyon.com.mx/

We are looking at the 10:30 time, which has a meet up at 10am.

That does not look like a very comfortable postion to be in for very long!

 

[dahuffy]

OMG! This is so cool!

Ask me where I am spending Wednesday afternoon....


OK, I can't wait! DS7 & I are going to the White House to hang out with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the Stanley Cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our team was chosen as the token cute kid team that they always invite for this type of thing.

...now I have to break it to DS9 that he doesn't get to go

SoCal pirates, watch your local news Wed. - you might see us.

How exciting!!!

 

[dahuffy]

Hasnt he already taken everything he could???

 

[daipp]

Give American football a chance and you might like it, David . . . even if it is American and persists in calling itself "football". . .

Couldn't agree more about the "football" bit.

David

 

[dahuffy]

OMG!! It is 84 degrees here on Feb. 4th! This in insane, even for Dallas. I am not sure if I enjoy a little break from the cool winter (not cold) or if it just makes me afraid for what is coming in the summer.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Coral

I hear ya Coral. 75+ here today and talking rain and snow tomorrow!!

 

[bellelinus]

Couldn't agree more about the "football" bit.

David

I was once engaged to a man from Bristol . . . believe me, I heard PLENTY about why it should never be called "football" I won't even get you started with a "soccer" reference . . .

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

UPDATE: TAKEN:

I know some of you are doing ziplines in Puerto Vallarta.

I am doing a private tour with my family of four for eight hours leaving at 9.30am.
The route will be a combination two of the most popular local tours, in a nice van. At our own pace.

Visit both Town and Country, as the guide takes us through Vallarta’s foothills and farming villages, -Visit some of the small villages to the North of Vallarta, and discover the age old tradition of tequila making. Similar to DCL's “Historic Towns and Tequila Making” this private tour would allow you to see more, in less time. Your guide is at your personal service throughout. Lunch can be purchased at any of various restaurants along the way, if desired (or see below)

Followed by all the highlight s of downtown Vallarta. -Take in all the highlights of Puerto Vallarta, much like the “Puerto Vallarta City Tour” , but with a personal touch. The guide will take us to the Main Square, visit the Cathedral of Guadalupe, and even stop off in the jungle for a delicious Mexican lunch. (optional to above) and you have a complete day in paradise, filled with fun and learning!

Gone​

I will have kids 12 and 9 in the van.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I was once engaged to a man from Bristol . . . believe me, I heard PLENTY about why it should never be called "football" I won't even get you started with a "soccer" reference . . .

Bristol!!!!!!! !

 

[tom31b]

Thanks Tom!

Cruise Question:
Does anyone know exactly where we are pulling in to port in Cartagena?

DH is working friend-of-a-friend CG connections to get recommended tour companies etc. for Cartagena & they asked where we are pulling in.
It's good to have friends in South American embassies. I'll post any info I get here, although it is a little cloak and dagger - some of their e-mail addresses appear blank when DH forwards them to me.

See, I was gonna be helpful and tell you the time in port was on the website... guess I should read a little more carefully?

1. My theory is a Naughty Angle is one that doesn't play well with others and just has to be different - like 173 degrees! or 154! OK well that sounded better in my head. No wait - that's us!

Julie - that is a good question. I am still supposed to be handling the SM. What do others think? Should we be open it up? I was having a problem because I wanted to participate but then I would know who had me. So shall we have an informal poll? EVERYONE WEIGH IN - open up SM and have the person responsible for his own clues?

Anyone want to help me? Let me know either PM or on here. PM would be better as I don't always get on here right away. Or I might pull a disappearing act again.

Perhaps one of our Holiday SM hosts would like to step in, they did a great job!

 

[tom31b]

Thanks Andrew for posting the info on the 2005 Navigators, etc.

If anyone is interested, there is a whole page of links to 2005 info on the website

 

[tom31b]

If you want to see the Magic leaving San Pedro

 

[tom31b]

And if you want to see the Magic going through the Panama Canal

Bonus for Cheryl, who is singing?

 

[tom31b]

Hmmmmm......

Apparently I'm all alone.....


173 posts divided by 40 seconds.....

 

[tom31b]

A cool DCL video on Youtube, of the wonder, but can get you in mood

 

[tom31b]

More video of Magic in TPC

 

[Esteri]

What sizes do you need ....We have two tuxes that cant be used cause Destin has grown out of them ....

DS6 would probably need a 7, or even an 8 that we could alter. DS10 - FITs a 12 at this moment, so probably a 14 or 16. Interestingly, I sent DH and DS10 off to get a jacket during the show in OR. DH came back with a size 16 suit, and a sewing kit. He said the size 12 was going to be too small in about 3 days, and 14 just fit, so he got the 16 - which hangs on DS10 like crazy - but the jacket length is correct. Go figure. I have a bean pole for a son - just shy 5' tall and 85 pounds. We never did try on the pants for that suit.

I should get one of the pictures from the show and upload it. He really does look ridiculous. But, he was the ONLY kid not in a jacket - and it was hurting him. I had three different people walk up to me and say - get him a jacket and a tie tack.

Not a tux, but I've got a pin striped suit that DS has long since grown out of. (Size 14 Reg) He wore it at my father's 80th birthday party, a Speakeasy theme since dad was born in 1924

Wonder if we should try some sort of exchange amongst the kids? This is the only thing I'd have to contribute, but maybe other folks have some items lying around?

I could use that suit. If not for the cruise, then for the dog shows. DS10 is entering a level of competition now where a jacket is mandatory.

Good idea about the clothing exchange. I've got some little boy stuff - not suits, but slacks, shirt, and tie. Size 4-5 or there abouts.

I had two suits from last year's cruise. I'll check if we have them or gave them away. Probably sizes 8 and 12 Slim . . . W

We're going to have to do some serious tailoring with DH13s. 'He's growing UP, but not OUT. I'll have to find a suit where they have a very long hem for the pants and coat, but that I can take a few inches in on the pants. The child has a 28" inseam and a 23" waist (and the doctors says I feed him . . .LOL).

I like the idea of exchanging all our barely used suits . . .

The 12 slim will be too small by the time you mail it, but I'll bet there's someone else who can use it. The 8 slim on the other hand, is a possibility. Though I'd really prefer a tux for the boys on formal night.

I completely get your problem with clothing. Finding slim isn't the easiest thing in the world. My boys are really good with belts.

<M's eye candy response>

Hey M - if we're all dolled up like princesses with tiaras and gloves, and our menfolk are in uniform - does that make them princes? Every Disney movie I've ever seen the Prince is in uniform.

Mmmmmm. Not certain he qualifies as a Prince on a regular basis.

Ask me where I am spending Wednesday afternoon....

How totally COOL!!!

Cruise Question:
Does anyone know exactly where we are pulling in to port in Cartagena?

DH is working friend-of-a-friend CG connections to get recommended tour companies etc. for Cartagena & they asked where we are pulling in.
It's good to have friends in South American embassies. I'll post any info I get here, although it is a little cloak and dagger - some of their e-mail addresses appear blank when DH forwards them to me.

Yeah, we're quizzing DH's best buddy who spends 6-months there at a time with the Army doing, uh, Army stuff. Not certain how much time he spends in civilized parts though.

Still don't understand the rules though, or even the concept of a 15 minute quarter that seems to last for ages.

When you figure the rules out can you explain it? It seems exceedingly complicated to me. (and I grew up with it!)

Oh, and the really long quarters are for TV time outs. Each team gets, uh, two? time outs, but TV gets unlimited ones. Us Americans - we've got our priorities.

Do you think you will be able to ship to the UK?

I can ship anywhere. I did look at international shippping - and it's really expensive. So for our international crewmates, I'll deliver at DL before the cruise. (Leave it at the hotel desk for pick up.) Or, you can pay for the shipping. Your choice.

Thanks Julie - that was clear and concise

Some of us in work are hoping to go and see the The New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers when they play in London in October.

I looked at it too and came away with the impression that it's a rather silly, and overly complicated game. Go figure...

Yeup - I'm gonna be walkin' the plank now for sure.

 

[Esteri]

Tom -
Haven't you got anything to DO this afternoon? Or are you taking a mental health break??

Speaking of which - I should probably trot off and get back to work myself.

 

[smeecanada]

I will stop back in tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday and let you know how it went.

Good luck tomorrow, Nicholas

 

[tom31b]

Tom -
Haven't you got anything to DO this afternoon? Or are you taking a mental health break??

Speaking of which - I should probably trot off and get back to work myself.

I just got done having a coffee with one of our members (some bigwig who will be hanging out with GW on Wednesday) and am sitting in a hotel room, waiting for others to arrive......

So, no and yes.

 

[justmestace]

Way cool M. I will record the news that night to see if I can get a clip. Could you yell something like "Take what you can" to the president.

OMG...I needed a drink warning for that one...