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

[allshookup]

Happy Birthday Stace & Laurie!!!

 

[eeyorelvr10]

If you can find a 790 for $150, let me know as we're interested as well. I told my DW about this and we'd love one as we're sick of the disposal water cameras!

Sounds like I might be able to get something for you - I'll let you know.

 

[Esteri]

Esteri, when is the packing party? I'll come up too.

The Packing Party is July 2nd.

Monica - Hang in there with Trevoy.

Be Very very quiet! SOrry forgot to mention they are also planning a mility conference in Diversions of Caddillac Lounge to exchange stories and toast those who have served. Hey - M - would DH go there for that?

Not certain if my DH would go for that. I depends on how well he "bonds" with the rest of the crew.

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[KSDisneyDad]

Love your DS's Jessie story! Very cool! I enjoy character stories.



When oldest DS was 6 months, we were at the end of the line of guests let in to see characters in the old 20,000 Leagues line. Mr. Smee and Aladdin stole DS and sat on the rocks playing with him for a long time. Finally, their character wrangler made them give him back.

Later that trip, Snow White made a huge fuss over him and left a big red lipstick print on his bald baby head. We saw her a few hours later on the opposite side of the park. Even though we cleaned off the lipstick mark, she recognized him as she walked past us. She said, "Oh, there's that baby I kissed." And she gave him a new big lipstick kiss on his head.

Great stories! We also enjoy character stories and with all of our trips, have accumulated several good ones. After Jessie, my DW's favorite character -- Goofy -- gave us the biggest laugh. This was a late night at Mickey's Toontown Fair where we practically had the place to ourselves. As it was just us and another family, the characters (Goofy, Donald and Minnie) were in rare form. In particular, Goofy was running around the entire room and playing games with the kids. When we finally tried to get his autograph, he grabbed the pen from my youngest DS and casually tossed it behind him and amazingly, it landed in Minnie's shoe! The kids (young and old) were all laughing so hard!

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Not certain if my DH would go for that. I depends on how well he "bonds" with the rest of the crew.

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Esteri - I was worried about DH bonding too - he thinks we're a bit off (as if! ) anyway, after the meet - I have no worries - and he might be a bit of fun to travel with too. Oh wait! I haven't told him he's going zip lining. Right now he thinks we're attempting to go on the July one - he doesn't know we're on for sure in August! What a meanie I am!

 

[buckifan]

Sure - give me a day as I think I was cleaning out my phtobucket and may have deleted them. Sides - got the soccer banquet to go to tonight - check back Wed. I'm a day late - or two or three.
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Thanks Laura!!!!

 

[buckifan]

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

Tennis, Ski Club, School paper, Jr Academy of Science, Class Rep, National Honor Society president

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NHS president!!! Wow....smell you!

 

[bellelinus]

Thong for formal nights only.

Thank goodness you are on early seating and I am on late this cruise . . .

 

[eeyorelvr10]

OK as requested - here's a few pictures while I'm sneaking in a DIS check.

This is taken from the turn lane right off the fwy. DL is to my right - this is Harbor Blvd.

Front Entrance to the main lobby: (You can just make out the monorail track in the upper left hand corner of the picture.

Main lobby - very small -and can get crowded with more than 4 people in there.

Right off to the left is the free computer access:

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Main tower from back of parking lot

Kiddie wading pool which I'm not sure but did I read they may be re-doing this area?

Main pool:

Main pool showers and bathrooms:

CLose-Up of showers:

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Arcade shot 1

Shot 2

Arcade shot 3

Back end of hotel - 2nd tower maybe: These rooms border the 5 fwy but there is a sound wall - its just not very big. But it certainly was quiet when I went there.

 

[eeyorelvr10]

2nd pool:

Here is a shot from the main lobby entrance - look to the right - some clay tiles on the orange roof? Well that I believe is Mimi's Cafe - just cross the street and walk 10 seconds and your there - there is also another restaurant - Millie's Restaurant. Same parking lot.

Ooopps - washing machine is calling - brb

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Ice Dispenser:

Only checked bottom floor

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Overview Map of HoJo location:

Hallways of smaller 2-story buildings:

 

[cruisin'Mike]

NHS president!!! Wow....smell you!

Yeah...I was a nerd.

Still am.


But I'm a fun nerd!

 

[LITTLEKID58]

Here R some pics from weekend.. in Boston

Friday Night we had dinner at a mansion...

Saturday Morning Snowed a little bit

they gave us breakfast.

Graduation at Tufts University/Fletcher College

Touring the city.ate dinner a Giacomo's ..

 

[smeecanada]

I am not on the cruise, but anything to get away for a weekend... ....Hey that would be a great birthday/Mothers Day trip again! Laura, we gotta stop meeting on my birthday....gets a little expensive for both of us!!

When's your birthday? Mine is actually on Mother's Day this year. Wish I could be in WDW for my birthday.

 

[smeecanada]

Sounds like I might be able to get something for you - I'll let you know.

Let me know, too, Laura. Might be better to purchase at $150 than using the reward points. Rather use them for airfare to DL. I've only been able to find the 790 for about $299 online. Thanks so much.

 

[sk8ingmom]

Hey M......heard anything on this??

Disclaimer, disclaimer, disclaimer...
DH can answer in general terms, since he knows the law. He was in charge of security at a major port, but they didn't have to deal with cruise ships, and he doesn'tknow anything about this specific situation.

The Coast Guard is not telling DCL that people can't send or check boxes or liquids in suitcases. CG's requirement is that DCL knows what they are putting onto their ship, so as long as the boxes/luggage can be opened and inspected like they do regular luggage, the CG doesn't care. The CG has many more things to keep them busy than your case of water.

My opinion?? One or both of the following is happening:

A. The number of shipped-ahead boxes has increased to the point that either DCL or the port has decided that they don't want to or can't deal with them any more.

2. DCL is trying to maximize profits in an uncertain economy by beginning to enforce a rule that they have had all along, just never bothered to enforce & they have a great 'security' excuse to do it.

With me it's the Russell Stover maple cream eggs. Thankfully they're only out once a year!

Oooo love those too!

Be Very very quiet! SOrry forgot to mention they are also planning a mility conference in Diversions of Caddillac Lounge to exchange stories and toast those who have served. Hey - M - would DH go there for that?

To quote DH:
"I would never miss an opportunity to raise a glass..."

Just so ya know, I am totally picturing the DJ playing the Armed Services Medley they play at functions when you have to stand at attention when your service song is played.

Thong for formal nights only.

...and the swabbie parade during Wenches Tea...

Not certain if my DH would go for that. I depends on how well he "bonds" with the rest of the crew.

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If nothing else, our DH's should be pals by the end of the first night.

Ice Dispenser:

Excellent. There will be ice!

Do we have to specifically request an ice machine view room?

 

[radioclash2]

Hear Hear Crew!!​

Esteri, You are awesomely, insanely, incredibly, really, really cool.