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

[disneypilots]

Ugggg....Freezing rain here today...............FGM has the Flu..........Is winter ever gonna end ????

 

[PBader]

Ugggg....Freezing rain here today...............FGM has the Flu..........Is winter ever gonna end ????

Mark let Laura know we are thingking about her. And sending that she feels better soon.

 

[smeecanada]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23251806&postcount=143

Here is the video from GMA

Thanks so much for posting the link, Erin. Hard to believe we'll be there again this year. Truely a special place. The countdown is definitely on in this household.

When I posted the news story link, I didn't realize that it was a prize thru GMA - wonder if there is still a YOMD Castaway Day to be won?

 

[micmse2003]

I am not quite among the living yet. I have a three kleenex box cold. This is how I judge my colds on how many boxes of kleenex(Puffs) I use. This was a reallly bad one.

Tom...Just wanted to say top notch newsletter as usuual.

Here is the picture of my CJS figure I picked up at disney store yesterday(plus a few other things). The statue sold for $124.50 and I paid $27.10 with the 15% coupon. This will be used to decorate my pirate themed bedroom when I move down to Florida!!

 

[MrsScooby]

I thought our posting would increase and not decrease once we got closer.
I, for one, thought my working long days were over- but apparantly not.
The carrot that got dangled was an extra paid day off and a pretty good bonus if my team got a project finished by the end of the month. The day off is because of our TOAL. Even though I get 5 weeks off a year I am in a panic since the TOAL takes 2 weeks in one fail swoop. I have managed to accummulate 2 extra days already so I am sure I will be fine.
The downside is it is a project that every other team has failed to get done in the last 6-9 months.
We are theoretically the top of the food chain but it is quite daunting. I will make sure that we get it done but I am dreading the next 2 weeks.
So yal behave and someone PM me if I miss anything important.

Coral

Good luck Coral

I told folks in chat, but figured everyone else would be interested too.


DS went back to school this week.
And lasted all day, every day.

He was in school more this week than he has been in the last 2 months.

He's in an awesome class now. Only 7 (maybe 8) kids. One teacher and 2 aides. They kids are all working at their own level, so no trying to keep up wth the rest of the class. The teacher starts off each day with a Life Skills session. She checks in with each person to see what their emotional state is. And she works on skills for anger management, socialization, etc.

The kids earn points throughout the week and Friday is always an easier day than the rest. They can spend their points for little trinkets or save up for bigger ticket items like no homework or computer time. They also spend points throughout the week if they misbehave or curse in class.

We're hoping to get him caught up so he doesn't have to repeat the grade. Since his curriculum is individualized he won't have to do a ton of repetition work. He'll just have to do enough to show that he understands the concept being taught. So it won't take as much work to get him to the level he needs to be at.

We're still dealing with other issues. But at least school is no longer the biggest issue.

That is so good to hear Monica

OH OH OH! Did I tell you I managed to snag an open box Olympus 790SW from Best Buy for $180? Its usually $300 but someone in the dept was tired of seeing it and put it up on clearance. Had a small problem with the battery and when I when back the following day - the store manager was pissed that it had been marked down so much. Apparently - it was below their cost. So I got a replacement battery for $20 after making a big stink about how BB should have checked if the battery worked or disclosed it. I mentioned bad faith and words like that and seems I got a replacement battery for free and another one for $20 (usually they run about $50). Guess it pays to be persistent. I originally bought it to give to my niece but it found a home in my drawer. Its the waterproof one up to 10 ft so when my hand is tired of carrying such a big camera - I can use my point and shoots - the 770SW and the 790SW. BTW, in March Olympus will come out with a 1030SW - drop proof from 6 ft with a 10.1 megapixels and waterproo up to 33 ft like the 770. So those wanting a fairly decent point and shoot might want to wait until then. In talking to the guy in the camera dept - he says many stores will probably want to get rid of their 770 and 790 inventory for this one. The 1030 will run about $400. So my suggestion - check them out.


Oh and the camera works wonders! So easy to change the picture modes. I like it already!

OK enough camera talk for now - sorry - didn't mean to go off - I just get so excited.

I was looking into buying a waterproof camera for the cruise (I think the Olympus 770). I'll wait till March now. Thanks

So glad the thread was relatively quiet for the past 2 days. I was dreading a long catchup.

Love the newsletter Tom

 

[Diznyfan68]

Ugggg....Freezing rain here today...............FGM has the Flu..........Is winter ever gonna end ????

Mark let Laura know we are thingking about her. And sending that she feels better soon.

Give Laura our best too!

I know what you mean about winter - it is a nasty grey day here today, snow showers in the forecast. Stay safe!

 

[tom31b]

Thanks so much for posting the link, Erin. Hard to believe we'll be there again this year. Truely a special place. The countdown is definitely on in this household.

When I posted the news story link, I didn't realize that it was a prize thru GMA - wonder if there is still a YOMD Castaway Day to be won?

Its still listed in the catalog and I didn't see it listed on the YOMD page as being won yet.

 

[justmestace]

Mark...I hope Laura gets better soon! We've all been fighting it off here. DS seems to have it the worst, but still it isn't really bad.




I wonder where they took that picture for the Castaway Cay day?
And I wonder if the fellow dressed sort of like a Captain is the skipper of the yacht that takes the family to Castaway Cay.
And I wonder (I am SO full of questions) where they get on the yacht that takes them there? The only thing I can think is that they get on it in Nassau.

 

[justmestace]

AND....I wonder if I could even DREAM of winning something like that for YOMD........



I'm either full of questions, full of wonder, or full of ****.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

AND....I wonder if I could even DREAM of winning something like that for YOMD........

I'm either full of questions, full of wonder, or full of ****.

I am reading your 'wonders'

Now I wish I won that as well, should I call Tom Captain Crash, er....no.

 

[bellelinus]

These are pictures of our day out in Connecticut with friends yesterday -- Linus got to have a blast chasing balls off leash and the kids got to sled until they were exhausted . . .

 

[bellelinus]

Have they opened up 8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #4, and not told us, no one has been around for days?

Or am I on the 8/17/08 Wonder thread again?

Sssshhhhhhh, everyone -- don't you dare tell Andrew about our secret thread!

 

[dahuffy]

Julie, looks like you all had a ball!

 

[bellelinus]

Julie, looks like you all had a ball!

We did -- my poor city dogs only get to be off leash in a dog run in the park, except for a few weeks in the summer when we go to the beach -- as much fun as I had, and as much as I know the kids liked being there, I really felt the happiest for the dogs!

 

[jhryb]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23251806&postcount=143

Here is the video from GMA

Thanks for the link. That looks like so much fun, what a lucky family. I am not sure what we will do on CC during our own TOAL. Last year we tried the banana boat. This year I am hoping to try parasailing with the kids. I don't think that my DH will join us though.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Sssshhhhhhh, everyone -- don't you dare tell Andrew about our secret thread!

I knew you all had gone somewhere, must be for my surprise party.

We did -- my poor city dogs only get to be off leash in a dog run in the park, except for a few weeks in the summer when we go to the beach -- as much fun as I had, and as much as I know the kids liked being there, I really felt the happiest for the dogs!

Nice pictures.

 

[bellelinus]

I knew you all had gone somewhere, must be for my surprise party.


Nice pictures.

Mmmmm -- sure! Yes! A surprise party for you -- that must be it!

Thanks -- I took the first one, plus about 40 more of the dogs and/or the kids, and my oldest daughter took a bunch of me playing with Linus, which included the second two.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Mmmmm -- sure! Yes! A surprise party for you -- that must be it!

Thanks -- I took the first one, plus about 40 more of the dogs and/or the kids, and my oldest daughter took a bunch of me playing with Linus, which included the second two.

We had a very ahrd frost today, but no snow, this time last year we did, cold again tonight.

Now back to the Wonder thread, I think I have pulled.!

 

[tom31b]

Updated the first post with some contact info, etc. I need to confirm who is still doing the leadership role on the activities and will need some volunteers on those requiring leaders. More to follow.

Welcome aboard the third incarnation of this thread!

The second thread is located here and if not locked, it will be locked soon

There is a kids thread located here

We try to consolidate all the relevant planning information here

If you aren't on our mailing list or have questions about our group, feel free to pm me

We also chat ever Friday night. If the DIS chat link above doesn't work, we will be found here




If you want to post the Pirates banner in your signature or get some cool door magnet designs, they are here.

Our website has lots of information about the ports, some summarized on the thread:

Cabo San Lucas Information

Puerto Vallarta Information

Some thoughts and plans for the cruise... (summarized on our website)

Beer/Wine/Tequila/Martini Tastings (as a group) Volunteer needed to set these up.

Non-DCL Shore Excursions in Aruba, Puerto Vallarta and Cartagena

PiratePass Photo CD/DVD and photo sharing website
In addition to your photos from Shutters, we will be putting together a CD or DVD of photos and sharing photos on a photo sharing website. Details to follow.


Official T-Shirts – Mail order in May or June
We are putting together T-Shirts with the thread logo on the front and back, details and prices to be available shortly. The suggestion is to wear black for embarkation and white through the Panama Canal.

Pirates Wristbands - Mail order in May or June

Hawaiian Shirt Contest – Sea Day Activity PM Sarangel if you want to participate
Gather with the Pirates and show off you craziest shirts and our panel of wenches, swabbies and pirates will select the best shirt. Winner will be awarded a Hawaiian shirt custom made by Sarangel (fine print: Winner to provide material and buttons.)

Grown Up Princesses – Sea Day Activity
Bring your tiara and gloves, on one of the formal or semi-formal nights, our lovely princesses will come to dinner in full regalia. If you would like to participate, pm Monica (got2travel) or Pamela (pdarrah) and they will keep you up to date on this fairy tale come true.

Pirate Picture by the Dutchman – Castaway Cay
Early in the morning, the group will get together, in costume if possible, to have a group shot taken by Shutters in front of the Dutchman. Time and gathering location will be sent to the group at large once it’s finalized.

Room Tour – Sea Day Activity
Ever wonder how the other ½ lives? Take a tour of Category 12 up through Category ?? cabins to see what they look like. Volunteers needed to organize and to host with their cabins. PM A Litle Pixie Dust to participate or volunteer your cabin.

POTC Characters for Pirate Night – Pirate Night

Pirate night is fun, but with the Capt. Jack crew on board it will be spectacular! Imagine all of our Pirates dressed as the characters from POTC along with the DCL crew! Bring your cameras. Any who are Pirate Costume Challenged can PM Captain Jack (aka DisneyVegas1 aka Todd) for costuming advice.

Wench's tea - Sea Day Activity PM Grandma x3

Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate tea.

Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament – Castaway Cay PM Pete (aka Darthrugby) to join in.

Learn cool terminology, get some exercise after two weeks of all you can eat sailing and have a great time with the Pirates Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament. This will take place on the adult beach.

Secret Mickey – Throughout the Cruise

Building on the success of the pre-cruise holiday secret Mickey event, the Pirates will exchange gifts in secret then get together for a grand unveiling of who the secret Mickeys are.

Post card surprise mailing from DL before cruise

Wouldn’t it be great to have your loving kids, spouse, friend, etc. receive a post card mailed from Disneyland in the weeks before the cruise?

Wine & cheese social – Sea Day Activity

Get together with the Pirates for some wine and cheese during one of the restful sea days.

Disneyland DIS meet in the days prior to the cruise PM your Names, Arrival date in California, date(s) in DL at park and email address to Disneypilots

Meet and greet fellow Pirates at Disneyland in the days leading up to the cruise. Have a chance to begin connecting names, faces and DIS id’s before we embark on our journey.

Charter bus/busses to pick up DISers from DL area hotels to take us to the port PM SmeeCanada
This one is self-explanatory. Why worry about DCL transfers, taxis, limos, etc. We are looking to have a few stops at the Ho-Jo’s and Disneyland hotels to carry interested Pirates to the port. A brief stop at a grocery/liquor store is also being considered.


Mickey Ice Cream Bar Speed Eating Challenge- Sea Day Activity PM Captaincrash

Warm up those eating skills, or is it cool them off? Either way, it’s a refreshing contest that everyone can sink their teeth into an ear? Come show your Mickey Ice Cream Bar eating prowess and win cool prizes (well, maybe just recognition as the winner).

PJ breakfast in Lumiere's - Sea Day Activity

Admit it, there’s nothing better than lounging around on a lazy day in your pajamas! Well, here is your chance, join the pajama clad Pirates for breakfast in Lumiere’s.

Scrapbook swap- Sea Day Activity
Scrappers alert! Come and share with fellow scrap booking Pirates

Fish Mail aka Fish extender gifting

Like to leave trinkets in other Pirates’ fish extenders? Sign up and get a list of where the Pirates are staying so you can travel around spreading a little pixie dust of your own.


Currency in Mexico posts 1 2
Currency in Columbia 1 2
Currency in Aruba

This the locks webcam page, send it to everyone you know that will be home.

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html

 

[smeecanada]

Its still listed in the catalog and I didn't see it listed on the YOMD page as being won yet.

Ohhh.... I should get some postcards done up soon and mail them, so I have a chance to win something.