8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #3

[Diznyfan68]

Okay everyone, I'm asking for you all to send some pixie dust my way today - I have a job interview at 2 and I am really hoping that it works out. Let's just say that after the talk with my doctor yesterday, I really need to change my stress level. Thanks!

 

[Pluto 2]

At our family conference yesterday - we decided on zip lining at PV. I sent in our request today - we'll see what time we get.

Anyway, the boys watched the video from the site - and declared it as - "Yeah, I want to do THAT!"

Apparently, it made an impression. Here's what dad found in their room this evening...

And, here's the Pig-Cam...

They say, it was DS6's idea and effort, DS10 just helped with one of the knots. They say the pig actually does zip down the line. Though I haven't seen it. They offered to let me film it on the camera, so I could post it here.

It was a family photo from our last trip on the Magic that came off the wall to hold that end of the zip line... Hum....

cute

 

[Pluto 2]

Okay everyone, I'm asking for you all to send some pixie dust my way today - I have a job interview at 2 and I am really hoping that it works out. Let's just say that after the talk with my doctor yesterday, I really need to change my stress level. Thanks!

good luck

 

[Pluto 2]

Well, we finally did it. We ordered a new laptop. Our old one is a 2001 model, and while a nice work horse, it's starting to get persnikity.

I get the employee purchase plan discount at a number of manufacturers, and HP put one of the models we've been looking at on sale for 25% off. That clinched it.

Here are the specs - in case anyone is interested:
HP Pavilion dv6700t Special Edition CTO
- Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
- 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 - For Core 2 Duo Processors
- HP Imprint Finish (Influx) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
- FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection!!
- FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive!!
- FREE Upgrade to LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support!!
- No TV Tuner w/remote control
- 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
- Microsoft(R) Works 9.0 (<-- only cause you can't get it without something)


We should get it in about three weeks.

It's got a fingerprint reader - so don't be trying to use it without permission!

sounds good

 

[bellelinus]

Okay everyone, I'm asking for you all to send some pixie dust my way today - I have a job interview at 2 and I am really hoping that it works out. Let's just say that after the talk with my doctor yesterday, I really need to change my stress level. Thanks!

You can do it, Lorri!

 

[goofyforlife]

Ah, forgot, need precision wording here..... was anyone going to take this on (wristbands)? Were we going to get them? Pink and purple polkadots?

No no no and no Lime green either....

I believe last we left it....
1) i wasn't supposed to do everything
2) people wanted both adult and child sizes
3) i looked around the internet anyway (against rule #1) and found that those cheaper bands appear to be the typical adult sized ones (ie not really small but probably ok for kids 6-8 ish and up; i can't judge my kid was always over 100% for growth)
4) Looks like we can get those pre-made ones with pirate sayings really cheap (like .25-.30 per band) if we go with the one sized ones.
5) to get multiple sizes we have to custom order which adds to the price (almost triples it) However, then we could get date of the cruise on one side and our own saying on it.

I've been doing a lot of reading on the internet about it. Your training pretty much follows the training I read about on the ONE site I could find that discussed it. Thanks for the confirmation.

Taiko's dog pack (why on earth should I carry lunch and water during our day hikes?) comes with a harness (like used in search and rescue) that the pack attaches to. Pretty cool design. (http://www.ruffwear.com/Palisades-Pack-trade-II?sc=2&category=13 ) And it has it's own hydration system, so it's easy to carry water.

I looked at the harness, and it should be suitable for the kind of carting we'll be doing. He's not doing weight pulling after all. I just need to attach a couple of D-rings for the traces, and add loops via a couple of quick release buckles for the shafts. But I'll have to buy a single trace for him from a sledding company.

I'm planning on modifying our garden cart - it's light weight, and can take loads up to 800 pounds - which is way more than 25 gallons of water will weigh. The hardest part will be to design shafts to replace the handle.

What's life without these little engineering challenges?
.

The only problem with using the pack and adding to it is that the harnass has a special device for when load are going downhill (breaching strap) so that the load wouldn't press on the dog.

This is the guy many of us get our harnasses from www (dot)wilczekwoodworks.com/harnesses.php

I'd actually be mor worried in the i don't see Weimeraners as a hauling breed. (not that yours isn't strong) but i don't think they are built for it. (large solid paws and stronger back quarters; think built like a tank)

I have seen some other breeds with carts as a novelty but wouldn't haul my kids around with them either.

One wonders how they're going to survive when we finally kick them out of the house.

Actually i have a plan for my ST and it involves a count down clock

Okay everyone, I'm asking for you all to send some pixie dust my way today - I have a job interview at 2 and I am really hoping that it works out. Let's just say that after the talk with my doctor yesterday, I really need to change my stress level. Thanks!

Hope you get it. My dh has been stressed lately at work too....

 

[got2travel]

OMG! Did anyone catch Oprah yesterday? I taped it and the part with the woman? OMG! What a braggert!

My thought - she actually discussed this with her family??????

I saw the commercials and thought it would be entertaining to watch, but then I completely forgot.

Was this the one with the blue guy? Why was he blue??

 

[got2travel]

Ladies..

Please help me here.. This is the scenario

My dd is getting married at the National Cathedral in D.C. on 4/19 at 10.00 Am.. then the reception is at the 701 Restaurant.... 701 Pennsylvania Ave..at Noon..

Ok this is the clincher.. I thought and please tell me if I am wrong I could get a cocktail dress.. instead of a gown...but NOOOOOOOOOOOO.. she wants me to get a gown.. and it has to be champagne.. The past two days she has been sending links on the dress I should get.. below are two she is determine for me to get.. Am I wrong to think I could get a cocktail dress instead ?????????? and all I kept thinking I do not think champagne goes with me........lol...

Ok, my opinion may not count, never been married and have never been mother of the bride.....but the weddings I've been to, I've never seen the MOB in a gown?? Not even at the evening wedding I went to, which is where I would expect to see more gowns??

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi all, I've been gone for days so am way behind and have no plans to ketchup so hope I've not missed anything earth shattering.

Anyway, I have a question, how do I go about prepaying our tips? The NZ$ just hit $US0.80 today which is virtually a record high and second time this year so I'm keen to put a bit more towards this trip but no idea how to do it.

Help!

If you have a Travel agent contact them, if not contact DCL directly and ask them to pre charge your tips to yuor credit card, a good idea if the rate is good.

All the best.

 

[got2travel]

Adam's school has been on lockdown now for about 2 hours. Someone called 911 to say that a student had a gun or appeared to have one. I have been texting him and he said he is OK. They aren't really telling the students what is going on. So I am glued to the TV this morning.

I'm realy hoping to read further and find out everything's ok.

 

[got2travel]

Okay everyone, I'm asking for you all to send some pixie dust my way today - I have a job interview at 2 and I am really hoping that it works out. Let's just say that after the talk with my doctor yesterday, I really need to change my stress level. Thanks!

good luck

 

[cruisin'Mike]

At our family conference yesterday - we decided on zip lining at PV. I sent in our request today - we'll see what time we get.

Anyway, the boys watched the video from the site - and declared it as - "Yeah, I want to do THAT!"

Apparently, it made an impression. Here's what dad found in their room this evening...

And, here's the Pig-Cam...

They say, it was DS6's idea and effort, DS10 just helped with one of the knots. They say the pig actually does zip down the line. Though I haven't seen it. They offered to let me film it on the camera, so I could post it here.

It was a family photo from our last trip on the Magic that came off the wall to hold that end of the zip line... Hum....

Too funny!!!!!

We just sent in our request for the tour a couple weeks ago. The 1PM tour was full, so we're on the 2PM tour. Our kids are DS8, DD8, and DS 11.

Oh, and be sure to pack your earplugs. DW is afraid of heights and is a screamer!

Okay everyone, I'm asking for you all to send some pixie dust my way today - I have a job interview at 2 and I am really hoping that it works out. Let's just say that after the talk with my doctor yesterday, I really need to change my stress level. Thanks!

Best of luck!

Adam's school has been on lockdown now for about 2 hours. Someone called 911 to say that a student had a gun or appeared to have one. I have been texting him and he said he is OK. They aren't really telling the students what is going on. So I am glued to the TV this morning.

Paula, hope everything is OK and that's a false alarm. Please post to let us know that all is well.







We're off to the school soon, for a meeting about the oldest one's IEP. His 3rd grade teacher, who was wonderful, identified an issue and requested testing about this time last year. They finally got around to getting everything together; they say he has issues in Language Arts (which we already knew). Today, we'll find out what his plan is.

 

[tom31b]

Okay everyone, I'm asking for you all to send some pixie dust my way today - I have a job interview at 2 and I am really hoping that it works out. Let's just say that after the talk with my doctor yesterday, I really need to change my stress level. Thanks!

 

[Downrivermama]

Ah, forgot, need precision wording here..... was anyone going to take this on (wristbands)? Were we going to get them? Pink and purple polkadots?

I could do it. I ordered some for my dd's school for Box Tops incentives. They were red/black swirl with McKinley Tigers on them. With the amount I bought I got them for 50 cents each, no S&H. You can put anything on them. I got them all adult sizes because they are a bit snug anyways. i can post a pic when I get home. Lime green ones?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

105/90/75 days booking.​

Has anyone else had this scary thought, after the Westbound cruisers problems booking online at DCL.

We will book the same night as the 08/17/2008 Wonder four night trip. Now I am not sure if this has ever happened before, but two cruises both booking the same night isnt good?

Wonder if DCL have thought of that, it would be sensible to move one by a day?

 

[Downrivermama]

Okay everyone, I'm asking for you all to send some pixie dust my way today - I have a job interview at 2 and I am really hoping that it works out. Let's just say that after the talk with my doctor yesterday, I really need to change my stress level. Thanks!

Best of luck!

 

[Lil' Grumpy]

...for your dream job coming true.....


..oh, wow!, i forgot.... ...very sad..to hear about any
parent..losing self control..and slapping a child. i am from a family
where discipline ..is seen as a corrective action..including spanking
bottoms...but...only for attention ..not as a corrective action.
meaning...an explaination..for a.] the expectation or b.] altering
their choices...toward positive outcomes.

we always...wanted our children..to have the expectation...
disney...is a safe haven...a place for having fun. and learning
about the world.



..pbager, i hope it's just a false alarm...children with guns...
is a scary thought.

glad..to hear , you know adam safe.

 

[tom31b]

105/90/75 days booking.​

Has anyone else had this scary thought, after the Westbound cruisers problems booking online at DCL.

We will book the same night as the 08/17/2008 Wonder four night trip. Now I am not sure if this has ever happened before, but two cruises both booking the same night isnt good?

Wonder if DCL have thought of that, it would be sensible to move one by a day?

Ok, you motivated me (scary thought, I know).

Just sent e-mail to the whole crew I e-mailed over the $100 tax increase pointing out the 1/31/07 and 2/10/08 (westbound) system failures and the impending Capt. Jack cruise coupled with the 8/17 Wonder (thanks for pointing that out).

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ok, you motivated me (scary thought, I know).

Just sent e-mail to the whole crew I e-mailed over the $100 tax increase pointing out the 1/31/07 and 2/10/08 (westbound) system failures and the impending Capt. Jack cruise coupled with the 8/17 Wonder (thanks for pointing that out).

Lets see what answer you get.

 

[tom31b]

Fern Creek high school put on lockdown after reports of gun on campus

02:43 PM EST on Wednesday, February 20, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP/WHAS11) -- Parents are picking up students at a Louisville school that was locked down after a student told officials she thought she saw someone with a gun on campus.

Fern Creek Traditional High School was locked down about 8 a.m. EST on Wednesday.

Jefferson County Public Schools director Maurice Risner says the building has been secured and no gun was found.

Parents were allowed to begin picking up students shortly after noon.

A nearby elementary school also placed on lockdown as a precaution. Fern Creek elementary school students remained on busses in the Kroger parking lot on Bardstown Road. Those students who were not picked up there were then taken to Farmer elementary school.

The lockdown comes after a spate of gun attacks in U.S. schools and universities. The most recent happened last week when a gunman killed five people before committing suicide at Northern Illinois University. Earlier this month, a woman shot two fellow students to death before committing suicide at a Louisiana technical college and a 17-year-old is accused of shooting and critically wounding a fellow student in Memphis, Tenn., during a high school gym class.