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

[allshookup]

Just had to share this lovely bit of news with ya'll! My DD had the battery from her cell phone stolen right out of her school locker today. She insists her locker was locked, but there are kids that watch to see your combination. Now if this isn't bad enough, DD had her Ipod stolen from her school bus in the fall, her Ugg boots were stolen from her dance class a few weeks ago (although later returned when the thief exchanged them for another girl's Uggs). What a sweet bunch of kids we have living in this area!

I called DH to give him the news so he could calm down a bit before he got home from work. He does not take the news that he now has to dish out more money very well. Not to mention that his DD has been the target of theft yet again.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I was thinking about you this weekend. Figured you were just letting things cool off after that mess. Glad you're back around.

On the boards there were a few things -unconnected that happened all together, the final straws were a post on a thread about the 'Med' and then another 'different' post on the UK Diss. ( I was drawn in on something totally unrelated)

I conducted my concern 'off the boards' by PM and E.mail to avoid escalating it, As you say it was a mess and somethings start very small, but suddenly the snowball just seems to grow and grow and just doesn't stop.

This is a very general answer, nothing specifics as it is resolved and I would like the line drawn under it. There are unsung hero's out there as well.

What was so nice was the support by PM's and E.mails their a great bunch here and on the boards in general. And funny enough, many know of the 'issues'

But thanks for your comments.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just had to share this lovely bit of news with ya'll! My DD had the battery from her cell phone stolen right out of her school locker today. She insists her locker was locked, but there are kids that watch to see your combination. Now if this isn't bad enough, DD had her Ipod stolen from her school bus in the fall, her Ugg boots were stolen from her dance class a few weeks ago (although later returned when the thief exchanged them for another girl's Uggs). What a sweet bunch of kids we have living in this area!

I called DH to give him the news so he could calm down a bit before he got home from work. He does not take the news that he now has to dish out more money very well. Not to mention that his DD has been the target of theft yet again.

Sorry to read this Diane, not good.

 

[got2travel]

Ok, did 5 pages, now back to work.

Just a quick note. I forgot my pedometer so I can't give you exact distances. The walk from the HoJo parking lot to the front gates is no more than 1/2 mile. At a slow stroll (which was about all I could do on Sunday afternoon) it would take 10 minutes give or take depending on traffic lights. From HoJos you have to cross 2 streets.

Popped into Harbor Cove Liquor & Gift Shop. A 6 pack of premium beer (imported) was $14.41. Domestic was $9.xx (forgot the exact). Didn't see any hard alcohol. There were some miniature bottles of Frexinet champagne and some regular size bottles of wine, Pink and Yellow. No not the colors, that was the name of the wines, you could buy Pink or your could buy Yellow. Didn't see a price on any of these. I took a few pictures with the camera phone, I'll try to post later. Not sure how they came out though.

But I don't think that any of the liquor stores that will pop up on google will be anything to suit our needs. I'm pretty sure they are all touristy hotel gift shops.

 

[smeecanada]

Popped into Harbor Cove Liquor & Gift Shop.

Did you happen to notice if they had any flats of water, Monica?

 

[bellelinus]

Thank you guys, now just need to get through Easter!

Just stay away from the Cadbury Cream Eggs . . .

 

[bellelinus]

Just had to share this lovely bit of news with ya'll! My DD had the battery from her cell phone stolen right out of her school locker today. She insists her locker was locked, but there are kids that watch to see your combination. Now if this isn't bad enough, DD had her Ipod stolen from her school bus in the fall, her Ugg boots were stolen from her dance class a few weeks ago (although later returned when the thief exchanged them for another girl's Uggs). What a sweet bunch of kids we have living in this area!

I called DH to give him the news so he could calm down a bit before he got home from work. He does not take the news that he now has to dish out more money very well. Not to mention that his DD has been the target of theft yet again.

That's really terrible . . . when even locking things up isn't enough!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just stay away from the Cadbury Cream Eggs . . .

Spooky, on UK Dis just been told to avoid the 'Mini Egg's.

Its a challenge, a big challenge, its Easter and time for Choco,,, whats that word......

And its going to be freezing cold here with an Arctic snap, so boredom, and that means......

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

PS

Anyone want some Bank shares going cheap cheap cheap like a little bird???

 

[luvmy3sons]

Just had to share this lovely bit of news with ya'll! My DD had the battery from her cell phone stolen right out of her school locker today. She insists her locker was locked, but there are kids that watch to see your combination. Now if this isn't bad enough, DD had her Ipod stolen from her school bus in the fall, her Ugg boots were stolen from her dance class a few weeks ago (although later returned when the thief exchanged them for another girl's Uggs). What a sweet bunch of kids we have living in this area!

I called DH to give him the news so he could calm down a bit before he got home from work. He does not take the news that he now has to dish out more money very well. Not to mention that his DD has been the target of theft yet again.

That is so frustrating! Makes you crazy doesn't it? We teach our kids that stealing is wrong and then there are the ones who could care less.

Penny

 

[msaseifert]

Disneyland Planning Alert...............

I found this link on the Disneyland boards, its a great map of all the hotels near Disneyland PLUS all the restaurants nearby. It also has some photos of the hotels. Have fun!!

http://www.accommodationsneardisney.com/

 

[tom31b]

Congrats on the EASY Tom. Looks like know one else was around to challenge you.

Congrats on the weight loss - Andrew. Keep it up!

*WARNING - CRUISE PLANNING IDEA*


I was going thru the pirates on the website and there are a lot of folks who aren't on the board regularly. Seeing as how most of us want to be at Port early - what about scouting out (oh, Laura....) a meeting place for our group to gather inside the terminal while we're waiting to board once we've done all the check in stuff.

Good idea to check out the terminal, but not sure Laura will be in there when the WB arrives (they won't be in the entry area). Is she doing a week long one too? Someone on our thread is....

 

[smeecanada]

Good idea to check out the terminal, but not sure Laura will be in there when the WB arrives (they won't be in the entry area). Is she doing a week long one too? Someone on our thread is....

Right, wasn't thinking about that. Oh, Stacey.........

 

[dahuffy]

Ok, did 5 pages, now back to work.

Just a quick note. I forgot my pedometer so I can't give you exact distances. The walk from the HoJo parking lot to the front gates is no more than 1/2 mile. At a slow stroll (which was about all I could do on Sunday afternoon) it would take 10 minutes give or take depending on traffic lights. From HoJos you have to cross 2 streets.

Popped into Harbor Cove Liquor & Gift Shop. A 6 pack of premium beer (imported) was $14.41. Domestic was $9.xx (forgot the exact). Didn't see any hard alcohol. There were some miniature bottles of Frexinet champagne and some regular size bottles of wine, Pink and Yellow. No not the colors, that was the name of the wines, you could buy Pink or your could buy Yellow. Didn't see a price on any of these. I took a few pictures with the camera phone, I'll try to post later. Not sure how they came out though.

But I don't think that any of the liquor stores that will pop up on google will be anything to suit our needs. I'm pretty sure they are all touristy hotel gift shops.

Monica, do you happen to know if there's a Character Warehouse or something similar nearby? I have a request from my DMIL for a Minnie Mouse Sweatshirt and I have no intentions of spending $50 for one. We're staying at HoJos and if we can just take a shuttle to it,that'd be great!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Roger,

Are you still interested in doing a scavenger hunt?

Yes, I need to get busy on this.

Erin Go Braugh​

Only fitting that our Irishman capture the pirate on St. Patricks Day. Did you have a Blarney Stone that keep the rest of us busy?

Good idea to check out the terminal, but not sure Laura will be in there when the WB arrives (they won't be in the entry area). Is she doing a week long one too? Someone on our thread is....

As I remember, you do a security check downstairs, once cleared you take an escalator upstairs. To the left is a large holding area with benches to sit on. Once check-in begins you go up to the counters, migrating to the right. There are some benches on the right as well. Seems like most every congragated in this area once checked in waiting for your number to be called. I would think that the waiting area to the left would be the best. We will have to ask Stacey to check this out in June.

 

[brack]

Just checking on you guys.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

I hope everyone is doing well. We are busy and have several WDW visits planned this year. We are booked on the first DCL visit to St Criox next January.

It look like we are staying in Baltimore for at least one more year so that means there is no way we can go on this cruise ... even if we could get a room. We'll see for sure in May.

Blessings to you all.

 

[allshookup]

That is so frustrating! Makes you crazy doesn't it? We teach our kids that stealing is wrong and then there are the ones who could care less.

Penny

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.

 

[micmse2003]

Roger,

Are you still interested in doing a scavenger hunt?

For adults or do we need children!!!

And you are going to take the confused3 I had an excuse.....I was out shopping!!!

Yanno, I though about making up a "Drink of the Day" passport booklet.

You have at least one drink of the day and have the bartender sign the passport, maybe get a picture taken with the bartender. Added bonus if you can find a different bartender each of the 15 days.

Kinda like a scavenger hunt. But different.
Should we form a task force?

Hey M.....were you ever being accused of being a genius.

Bet it all goes on again on the cruise.

I don't bet on sure things!!!

Hey Cheryl...... Looks like we missed alot of fun in SoCal over the weekend didnt we?!?!?

Yes we did!!! What happens if you find a room available .......are you considering????

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.

I guess these children do not have concerned parents if they need to steal!!! I think the children lack love and attention!!

 

[micmse2003]

In honor of Dancing With The Stars!!!!

 

[mkygrl]

Hey for all those doing the Boston St Patty's/Evacuation day things are closed chat..I was happy school was closed for me! (At least one was..the other isn't in Boston!)

Diane what luck for your daughter! That is aweful! But I think you are looking at it the right way saying what kind of home these kids come from....It is not an excuse but you have got to wonder???

Debi..I so thought one was Harley! Then I thought "wow she got him to wear all that!" In any case they are cute!

Is anyone else having trouble getting on the wdwinfo site? I haven't been able to get on for days!


Chrissie