8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #4

[bellelinus]

Did you get that image from Crash's library?

Nooooooo . . . . believe it or not, I had one that I think she would have liked even BETTER, if you know what I mean, but I had second thoughts in terms of getting trouble with the mods . . .

 

[PBader]

Happy Birthday Stace!

 

[PBader]

Monica....I was just going to say how great that you and
Trevoy had such a good time together. I think peer presure has so much to influence our ST of today. All it takes is one to lead the others down the wrong path. Trevoy was probably not the leader but a follower. Count to ten and start over again.

That's what anyone who has met him says. Everyone sees this great, polite, caring child. Many, including family, find it hard to believe when I describe some of the stuff he's gotten into.

He was fantastic this weekend. Then this today.

I think he was just exhausted from the trip and not thinking straight. At least that's the story I'm going with. Even found him asleep in the bathtub tonight. I thought it was awfully quiet for too long. Found him with his head on the side of the tub, drooling. He barely stayed awake long enough to dry off and throw on some clothes. Was back asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

I agree with Cheryl. He probably wasn't the instigator, but peer pressure is a very strong influence in our kids.

Aside from that - today I drove our friend in for an appointment with her oncologist as shes' not approved to drive onthe freeways because she might have a siezure or similar following her surgery. And todays scans showed her renal-carcinoma has now appeared in her lungs. Since the last detection the nodules have grown from 6mm to 8mm in size - so she's been recommended to go on a medication - forgot the name but it begins with an "S" - Alicia could probably tell me but shes' sort of heavily distracted now - and all I know is our friends' medication is costing $8,000 a month - and she is waiting for a "physicians' approval" or something like that. And she's hoping the health insurance company will approve it for her. From what she says - this medication will do wonders for her if she can get it. The medication conceivably is needed in perpetuity(for life)! 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off - then repeat!

Tom, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. You and Alicia are wonderful friends to her and her family. I hope she doesn't have problems with the insurance company, she is experiencing enough turmoil in her life without having to fight with them.

 

[PBader]

1) What's yer favorite grog?
White Russians

2) Do you have a favorite WDW or DL ride? What is it?
Space Mountain @ DL and Rocking Roller Coaster @ WDW

3) What's a fond memory that 1st pops into your mind from one of the Disney Parks?
Our last and only trip there with Alan's Dad
4) What did you have for your most recent meal?Medifast Banana Shake


5) What was the last thing you BOUGHT?
frames for some oil paintings we bought in Costa Rica

6) Do you really know how to DANCE (and I don'tmean jumping around in wild gyrations)
NO!

7) Did you do any sports, clubs, extra activities in high school (year book, student congress, thespian, etc.)

Year Book

 

[PBader]

Not that my kids are perfect, but they wouldn't think of taking another's property. I'm not sure how these kids even get away with it. Don't their parents say, "Hey so & so where did you get the new Ipod, Uggs, battery, etc?"


Thanks to those of you that offered words of support! DH picked DD up from piano lessons & bought her a new battery on the way home. Another $32.00 bites the dust, but life goes on. I guess I should just feel sorry for those that feel the need to steal, because apparently they are lacking something somewhere.

Diane, sorry for your frustration. I don't know how they explain things to their parents either?

Hear Hear Crew!!​

Thank you again Esteri!!!!!

Good Morning!

My family, including me, DH, DD (10), DD (8), DS (2.5) and DS (1), will be joining you thru the canal! The elder 4 of us were booked in 2005, but DS's arrival in July of 2005 put an end to that. After 2+ hours on hold with DCL on 1/31/07, we secured a spot and have been looking forward to our trip ever since.

I don't anticipate posting as often as I would like with these 2 little boys around, but we'd love to be a little part of this group! By the way, I will never be able to keep up with this board, but that's okay, it's nice to see such a friendly group - it will make for a fun cruise!

Regards,
Kelly

Welcome Kelly, post when you can

FedEx just delivered dd's passport! YEAH!!! One less worry now....

i could sure use some. My ST is not doing good right now at all either. ..

Sorry K, here's hoping it gets better . Isn't it amazing they know all the buttons to push.

 

[tom31b]

Happy Birthday Stace!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAURIE!
(mrsscooby)
(You did say you had the same birthday as Stace, right?????

ing the birthday wishes

 

[PBader]

Me too! Right now I'm just starting to deal with the early ST years and beside the occassional attitude, things have been okay so far and I really have no right to complain. But when has that stopped me?

Lately we are beginning to see grades slip a bit. My DD has always been a straight A student, but I'm suddenly seeing B's & even C's on some of her work. In her defense, the math tests are just ridiculous with only about 4 or 5 answers, so 1 wrong answer means a C! DH & I went to see the teacher & she basically said, it's difficult math & some kids are struggling, she has to give small tests because the work is so complicated & takes the whole class period to complete, & it's advanced math after all so it couldn't possibly be the way she is teaching! She actually said she's been teaching these concepts for years & she always finds the kids struggle at this point. So you think she'd slow down a bit or explain things a bit differently?

Anyway sorry to ramble but this will be the first time my DD probably won't make the principal's list since starting middle school 3 years ago & it's just so disappointing! I'm afraid this might start to give my DD the idea that trying so hard just isn't worth it anymore. Not to mention that out of nowhere fashion, text messages & the mall is all she seems consumed with these days. I'm so afraid when boys, dates & cars get thrown into the mix!

It is hard to watch our kids grow up. It is fun when they are little, but just gets harder as they get older.

 

[PBader]

Happy Birthday Laurie!!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Congrats Andrew What are you eating I can't get my weight to budge

On this diet I basically stick to the three meals a day breakfast, sandwich's for lunch and dinner.

Rule 1, no eating outside these meals at all.
Now I know a few of these names change change in USA meanings.
But no Chocolate, no ice cream, no sweets (candy) no Crisps (Chips), no Chips ie (fries). No biscuits, ( cookies).

Rule 2.
Two walks a day each day after breakfast and during the day, for at least 20 mins.

Do not skip breakfast, thats any cereal.
Cut tea/coffee drink lots of water or Diet coke!

 

[luvmy3sons]

I borrowed this from the may thread.....

WELL PEOPLE>>>>>>>>>BAD NEWS.....
I called to ask about sending the boxes I had been packing and was told that you can no longer send anything to this service. So shipping to your hotel is the ONLY option.

I'm not sure if they are talking about this service or not: I don't remember who posted the information below. (sorry) When I get back from my meeting (about 1 hr) I can try to confirm.

Quay Cruise Agencies, USA
ASagents
MVDisney Magic
1000 East Dal Amo Blvd
Carson, CA 90746

Penny

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I believe he did both Med repos. At least I know for sure he was on our August one. So I think it's highly likely that he will be on TOAL.

There have now been a few separate posters who have said Don Ducky Williams is on our cruise. I discounted one at the start as they have on occasions filled in the blanks, if they do not know. But a few now say yes so hopefully we can see him.

 

[smeecanada]

Good Morning!

My family, including me, DH, DD (10), DD (8), DS (2.5) and DS (1), will be joining you thru the canal! The elder 4 of us were booked in 2005, but DS's arrival in July of 2005 put an end to that. After 2+ hours on hold with DCL on 1/31/07, we secured a spot and have been looking forward to our trip ever since.

I don't anticipate posting as often as I would like with these 2 little boys around, but we'd love to be a little part of this group! By the way, I will never be able to keep up with this board, but that's okay, it's nice to see such a friendly group - it will make for a fun cruise!

Regards,
Kelly

WELCOME ABOARD

Welcome to the crew. Don't worry about trying to keep up. Just pop in when you can. We have another site for all the important info - TOM31B will fill you in on that spot. We also have a Friday night chat.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew, that's fabulous. Congratulations.

That's my worry too Andrew

Mini Eggs are my weakness... I'm banning them from the house. This year just carpy candy for the baskets.

Cruises and Easter eggs the end to diets!

1) What's yer favorite grog?
Not sure whats this is? is it USA Speak, a drink?
2) Do you have a favorite WDW or DL ride? What is it?
Big thunder mountain, or Expedition everest
3) What's a fond memory that 1st pops into your mind from one of the Disney Parks?
My son aged two falling into pooh bear for a cuddle, or Chip at Chef Mickeys feeding my son his milk bottle for 15 mins,
4) What did you have for your most recent meal?
Weight controlled chicken tandoori curry
5) What was the last thing you BOUGHT?
Purchase was a hotel stay at Heathrow terminal 5 pre flights to USA, and apart from that and food, Mothers day flowers for DW and my mum.
6) Do you really know how to DANCE (and I don't mean jumping around in wild gyrations)
No no no no.
7) Did you do any sports, clubs, extra activities in high school (year book, student congress, thespian, etc.)

Cycling, running, swimming.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU BOTH.​

HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY
STACEY

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAURIE!
(mrsscooby)
(You did say you had the same birthday as Stace, right?????

 

[smeecanada]

Happy Birthday Stace!

'ing the birthday wishes. Hope you have a nice day with your daughter, Stace.

 

[Grandma x3]

Happy Birthday Stace!

Happy Birthday Laurie!!

ing HAPPY - HAPPY B'DAY to you both!!!

 

[got2travel]

edited duplicate posting

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1) What's yer favorite grog?

2) Do you have a favorite WDW or DL ride? What is it?

3) What's a fond memory that 1st pops into your mind from one of the Disney Parks?

4) What did you have for your most recent meal?

5) What was the last thing you BOUGHT?

6) Do you really know how to DANCE (and I don'tmean jumping around in wild gyrations)

7) Did you do any sports, clubs, extra activities in high school (year book, student congress, thespian, etc.)

1 - Tequila
2 - Just one??? How about one from each coast? Pirates of the Caribbean DL version and Expedition Everest.
3 - When DS was about 6 or 7 we were at DL. We were trying to get a picutre with Minnie Mouse on Main Street. This was before they had handlers out there with them trying to make a line. Everyone was mobbing around Minnie and DS was too polite to push his way in. I said rather loudly so the other parents would hear, something about people not waiting their turn and the other kids being too pushy and we would go see Minnie later at her house. Well Minnie heard me, grabbed DS's hand and skipped across Main Street. Other kids were trying to follow her but she politely pushed them away. She took us over to the corner where the characters enter and exit, gave DS a big hug, posed for pictures, and gave him kisses. She would let any other kids get next to her. I really wasn't speaking loudly to get her attention, but rather to let the other parents know that they needed to control their kids. But Minnie heard me and gave DS a special experience.
4 - Cheese omelet and coffee
5 - Dinner last night. But as for an actual merchandise item, our DL APs.
6 - Nah. I thought I did in high school but now I can barely keep a beat.
7 - Softball, Basketball, Cheerleading

 

[smeecanada]

Need some help in the Underwater Camera department. First off - I know nothing really about cameras. I just like something to work and take a decent pic.

We have a few options.

1. Buy the cheap disposable ones - we've basically decided we are passed this level. Plus, I'm tired of developing the pics and seeing that they are mostly no good.
2. Buy a hard plastic specific housing for our current camera - Canon A75. The camera takes wonderful pics, but we'll be upgrading to a better zoom prior to the TOAL, so the camera will in a sense be excess to needs. We've read good reviews about the housing - it runs about $150 or so. Anyone tried one of these cases.
3. We have enough points thru a reward program to get either an Olympus Stylus 790SW or a Pentax Optio W30. Any comments on either of these? Good/Bad? I know the Olympus is a few models below what is currently available. Cann't remember which model a few of the crew on here were after a few weeks ago at a cheap price. Also, read a review somewhere about the camera needing servicing in regards to the seal regularly and that was quite pricey.

We're not going to be using it alot. Just basically on vacation and only for snorkelling and places like Typhoon Lagoon/Castaway Cay. No diving. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Grandma x3]

Hi Gang,

Wow - the Dis Meet was soooo much fun. What a cruise we're going to have - talk about TOAL!!!!!!!
Both Todd's DS Dylan & Monica's DS Trevoy were great w/the younger kids. Dylan should be given some sort of reward - he was awesome.

Monica, I just can't see Trevoy mistreating a special ed child - he has Always been so wonderful w/Matt. He msut have gone along w/others - perhaps thinking it was just joking around???

Matt had a sensory overload w/the 3 day weekend = 2x DL - Little League - a B'day Party - & he got sick at school yesterday. Unfortunately I got called just as I left the dentist after having 3 teeth pulled. In fact, I've got to go back to the dentist -the temporary he put in isnt fitting right.

Esteri - amazing job!!!!! I am still coming over to help you pack & ship.

Going to the dentist -I'll check back in later.

 

[got2travel]

FedEx just delivered dd's passport! YEAH!!! One less worry now....

Backwards multi quote because I missed it. Didn't see it until Roger qouted it.

Glad to see they found the missing passport.