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

[got2travel]

Is this what you are trying to do Diane?MathStuff

I guess that I am really late on this. In the time it took me to refresh my knowledge on this topic Mike had the answer already. At least I have a head start on this when DD gets to it next year.

I'm in trouble. None of that made any sense to me.

 

[got2travel]

Monica, I'm looking for a variety of stuff. The shops around WDW usually have items (t-shirts, mugs, key-chains, etc.) that are just Florida related as well as Disney stuff that is non-WDW but indicates "Florida" or "Orlando". I'm really looking for a variety of things that I can bring back as souvenirs (sp?) for family and friends without breaking the bank.

OK. There's some stuff like that around at the hotel gift shops. While I'm taking a walk with the pedometer for Arlene, I'll try to snap some pics of the gift shops. Hopefully they won't think I'm a terrorist.

 

[darthrugby]

Oh! Tom (31b),

Is it true that you will be playing the part of Gibbs on the TOAL?

If so, thanks, we really need a Gibbs.

Are you going to grow a set of mutton chops?

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)

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Upper front:

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Close up of sleve:

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Lower back of Kaftan:

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Detail of lower front:

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Belt with leather armor:

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Detail of leather armor:

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Leather shoulder armor with breast plates:

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Detail of shoulder armor:

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Breast plates:

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Leather wrist guards:

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I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.

Pete ,

Al I can say is WOW ....Fantastic Job ....it looks great cant wait to see Barbosa ....Hope you get your sword cut , As I told you on the fun I will actually have a full length sword but all done in plastic for the cruise ...And if at anytime you have anymore questions never hesitate to call me ...Sorry if I sounded scattered was just trying to get the DS's haircut while I was talking with you ....

But Again ...Looks great .... This will be a Pirate Night that DCL will NEVER forget ..... Hope more crew mates get into it as well ....

We Need a Mr. Gibbs

a Captain Teague or Teague Sparrow

A Cutler Becket would be awesome as well ....Come on guys , Join the fun if you need help we are all here to help you ...

 

[got2travel]

Lorri you could probably find stuff like that at DTD. There is a variety of stores there. And here is a list of gift shops in the area. Anything on Harbor or Katella is probably close to DL.

Just for reference, HoJo's is at 1380 S Harbor, the crosswalk to the entrance of DL is at 1544 S Harbor, and an easy walk continuing up Harbor without having to cross another street would end at 1650 S Harbor. I'm bad at estimating mileage, but I'd say 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from one end to the other.

 

[got2travel]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)



I'm in the process of getting boots, hope you enjoy the pics.

yes, I did enjoy the pics, you pirates are going to look great

 

[darthrugby]

Pete ,

Al I can say is WOW ....Fantastic Job ....it looks great cant wait to see Barbosa ....Hope you get your sword cut , As I told you on the fun I will actually have a full length sword but all done in plastic for the cruise ...And if at anytime you have anymore questions never hesitate to call me ...Sorry if I sounded scattered was just trying to get the DS's haircut while I was talking with you ....

But Again ...Looks great .... This will be a Pirate Night that DCL will NEVER forget ..... Hope more crew mates get into it as well ....

We Need a Mr. Gibbs

a Captain Teague or Teague Sparrow

A Cutler Becket would be awesome as well ....Come on guys , Join the fun if you need help we are all here to help you ...

Thanks,

My next project will be Norrington from the first movie. I haven't decided on which rank yet.

Captain of Commodore?

Oh, yes this will be played by Jack, FINCANTIERRI

Which should it be ladies? I think the Captain costume is more dashing.

Laura, just want to make sure that Mark (disneypilot) will not bea wearing the same.

 

[darthrugby]

yes, I did enjoy the pics, you pirates are going to look great

Monica, I just love the pics of your costume from the Med cruise. I had to step it up a notch. We will all look good together as a group. I think DCL will be quite freaked out.

 

[got2travel]

A Cutler Becket would be awesome as well ....Come on guys , Join the fun if you need help we are all here to help you ...

Wonder if I could convice DS to be Becket? He already wants to be on the royal navy.

 

[got2travel]

Thanks,

My next project will be Norrington from the first movie. I haven't decided on which rank yet.

Captain of Commodore?

Oh, yes this will be played by Jack, FINCANTIERRI

Which should it be ladies? I think the Captain costume is more dashing.

Laura, just want to make sure that Mark (disneypilot) will not bea wearing the same.

I prefer drunken Norrington actually. I like the scruffy look.

 

[got2travel]

Monica, I just love the pics of your costume from the Med cruise. I had to step it up a notch. We will all look good together as a group. I think DCL will be quite freaked out.

Thank you. But now seeing your work, I'm going to have to make some modifications to improve mine. LOL.

I'm positive they will be. They were alreayd freaking out with Jack, Elizabeth and Tia. Now they are going to have a huge contingent of pirates.

 

[got2travel]

Reposting so it doesn't get missed - I know we've got folks who don't read backwards

Group Tastings

Have you ever wanted to learn the difference between Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc? Have you wondered whether the rule really is white with fish, red with beef? Does the term “shaken not stirred” mean anything to you other than James Bond ? Are you just as confused as I am.....Barley, Hops, Pilsner, Lager, Stout..... what does it all mean? “Lick, Slam, Suck” - no it's not x-rated but do you know what it means?


Come join us for group tastings. We are working on arranging private tastings during our sea days. At this time we do not have specific details, but we are looking for a show of interest. We are requesting Wine, Beer, Tequila, Rum and Martini tastings. No, we will not be tasting all those at the same time. There will be separate sessions planned for each. And for those of you (like me ) who want to attend them all, they will be scheduled at different times. (And hopefully different days!) These will be exactly like the tastings that DCL regularly schedules, but will be limited to those folks in our group. Each tasting will cost $12-15 per person (subject to DCL's current rates).


If you are interested in signing up, please send an email to Laurie (MrsScooby) at mrsscoobie@yahoo.com -- take note, Scoobie is spelled differently in the email address. Please provide your Name, DISBoard Name, Tasting preference (or choose LUSH for all tastings ), and how many people for each tasting.

As we get more details we'll let you all know. We are hoping to have the schedule prior to boarding.

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Wonder if I could convice DS to be Becket? He already wants to be on the royal navy.

hmmmm just tell him , its just good business

 

[castoff]

Hello Everyone
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

 

[PBader]

Good evening everybody!

Long time no post.

Took me most of this evening to upload these pictures but here is what I've been working on in my spare time over the last 2 months. Unfortunately I've been unable to post as much as I would have liked.

Let's see if this works:

This is the costume I made for Jack's daughter Nastassja

Elizabeth Swann Pirate King AWE (front view)

Peter, that is beautiful work! She is lucky to have an uncle like you.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Hello all!

this is gonna be a drive by - I have been trying to "ketchup", but am not there yet. Plus it is late and I gotta get ff the computer...

...anyway, Ecuador and Venezuela have ordered troops to the border of Colombia! I am not up on politics,etc in that part of the world, but have been watching since Rice's trip. Anyone have any thoughts on this will effect our Cartegena stop??? How do these things go in this part of the world? Vnezuela seems determined to go to war ... any thoughts on what this might mean?

 

[castoff]

Wow I can't believe I can say I am all caught up. Only part 4 that is.

Tom: As always for the great newsletter. It really does help when life gets in the way of getting on the boards. It is very appreciated.


Peter: Awesome costume ! The detail is fantastic !!


Crash: o.k so this is 2 weeks late............even though we were the only ones in chat at that time, it was nice chatting with you.

 

[castoff]

Hello all!

this is gonna be a drive by - I have been trying to "ketcup", but am not there yet.

...anyway, Ecuador and Venezuela have ordered troops to the border of Colombia! I am not up on politics,etc in that part of the world, but have been watching since Rice's trip. Anyone have any thoughts on this will effect our Cartegena stop???

I have not heard about this. Even when DCL announced this stop there was a goverment warning. I still believe if you stick with DCL all should be o.k. Good question though.

 

[castoff]

CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez ordered tanks and thousands of troops on Sunday to the border with Colombia, accusing it of pushing South America to the brink of war by killing a top rebel leader on Ecuadorean soil.

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa also ordered troops to the Colombian border, saying "Ecuadorean territory has been outraged and bombed by an air attack and the later incursion of (Colombian) troops."

On Saturday, Colombian security forces killed senior rebel leader Raul Reyes and 16 other Colombian guerrillas at a camp across the border in Ecuador.

Correa said on Saturday that Colombian President Alvaro Uribe had informed him of the raid, but later announced that he was misled after Ecuadorean officials inspected a bombed rebel camp.

Colombian officials have long complained that Ecuador's military does not control its sparsely populated border, allowing rebels to take refuge on its territory.

Colombia's government said late Sunday that documents found where Reyes was killed show that the rebel group was in close contact and was deepening relations with Ecuador's president.
Chavez said Venezuela will respond militarily if Colombia violates its border. He ordered Venezuela’s embassy in Bogota closed.

“Mr. Defense Minister, move 10 battalions to the border with Colombia for me, immediately — tank battalions. Deploy the air force,” Chavez said during his weekly TV and radio program. “We don’t want war, but we aren’t going to permit the U.S. empire, which is the master (of Colombia) ... to come divide us.”

Chavez called Colombian President Alvaro Uribe “a criminal,” and branded his government a “terrorist state,” likening it to Israel for its U.S.-backed attacks on militants.

Colombian officials have long complained that Ecuador’s military does not control its sparsely populated border, allowing rebels to take refuge on its territory. The same holds true for Venezuela, where rebel deserters say the guerrillas routinely rest, train, obtain medical care and smuggle drugs.

Chavez denies that his country provides refuge to the FARC.

In protest of Colombia’s raid, Ecuador recalled its ambassador from Bogota but said commercial ties would remain unaffected. A spokesman for Uribe, Cesar Mauricio Velasquez, announced Sunday that Colombia would apologize to Ecuador for the military incursion on its territory.

Ecuador’s president, Rafael Correa, said the rebels were “bombed and massacred as they slept, using precision technology.” He said Colombia’s military violated Ecuador’s airspace and that the camp bombed was 1.2 miles from the border.

Ecuadorean soldiers recovered the bodies of 15 rebels in their jungle camp, and found three wounded guerrillas.

Lt. Col. Jose Nunez told reporters in the remote village of Angostura, where the bodies were found, that officials determined there were two bomb attacks on the camp early Saturday.

Before the Ecuadoreans arrived, Colombian commandos removed the cadavers of Reyes and one other rebel.

Chavez called the raid “cowardly murder, all of it coldly calculated.”

'Could be the start of a war'
“This could be the start of a war in South America,” Chavez said. He warned Uribe: “If it occurs to you to do this in Venezuela, President Uribe, I’ll send some Sukhois” — Russian warplanes recently bought by Venezuela.

He called Uribe a “lapdog” of Washington, saying “Dracula’s fangs (are) are covered in blood.”

Neither Colombia’s foreign minister nor the country’s military leadership would comment on Chavez’s actions when asked by reporters on Sunday in Bogota as they departed a funeral for the lone Colombian soldier killed in Saturday’s raid.

Chavez has increasingly revealed his sympathies for the FARC. In January, Chavez asked that it be struck from lists of terrorist groups internationally.

His Sunday announcement pushes tense relations with Colombia to a new nadir, though cross-border trade, worth some $5 billion annually, has not yet been seriously affected.

It could not be determined whether troops had yet been mobilized for the border. Chavez did not specify how many he was sending. A Venezuelan battalion traditionally has roughly 600 soldiers.

The peasant-based FARC has been fighting Colombia’s government for more than four decades, seeking a more equitable distribution of wealth. It funds itself largely through the cocaine trade and kidnaps for ransom and political ends.

 

[PBader]

Hello Everyone
I am taking a short MUCH overdue break to Dis a little. My foot is not helping things but then again I am not able to follow the doctor's orders either.

My update: Chuck's last day was Friday, he left this morning to Georgia to get settled in his place to start his new job tomorrow. Meanwhile I am packing,cleaning and everything else. We load the truck Sat. morning where I will stay at a hotel for 2 days and fly out Monday morning to our brand new home in Myrtle Beach !!!

My Doctor will see me again on the 4th and I will have to find a foot Doctor down in SC where he will transfer records. He took alot of bone out and recovery is still looking like 5 months hopefully not in this BOOT !!!

Tina, I have been wondering about you all. Hopefully after you get settled into your new home you can start following the dr.'s orders. I hope Chuck likes his new job. Sounds like you have a busy week ahead of you. Lots of exciting changes going on.