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

[micmse2003]

Must have jinxed myself with this post. DS got suspended today. Joined in with some other kids picking on another while on the bus this morning. Haven't talked to him about it yet. I want to be able to do it without yelling. I'm not there yet. From what I understand DS and 2 others ganged up on one of the special ed kids and taunted, teashed and hit him.

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.

 

[got2travel]

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

No flats, but a single bottle of Crystal Gyser, 23.5 oz was $1.95. Less than the parks but still higher than it needs to be. These gift shops are independently owned, so there is probably some negotiating that could go on. If they've got enough flats to last them until their next delivery, you may be able to strike a deal.

 

[got2travel]

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/

Hadn't seen that before. It's pretty good. A little outdated though. There is a Quiznos in the Carousel Inn but its not on the map. Plus, Garden Walk just opened with a Bubba Gumps, Cheesecake Factor and California Pizza Kitchen.

 

[got2travel]

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....

But Laura lives locally. She can take an excursion over and check it out maybe.

 

[micmse2003]

Thanks for all your hard work Esteri!!!!!​

 

[captaincrash]

Don't we have a few spies that are on both repos?

Oh Laura.......

OK... what's going on around here now?

I turn my back fer a weekend and look what's happenin'? ​

 

[got2travel]

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!

ARGH! lost my post!!!


Yes there is. I don't think there's a shuttle, but it's an easy bus ride. OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority) Route 43. It runs right along Harbor Blvd. http://www.octa.net/pdf/mar08/route043.pdf
You can catch it right about where the entrance to DL is. Not sure if there's a stop closer to HoJo, I never paid attention.

You would take the bus to Orangethorpe Ave. This drops you off right at the Orangefair Mall. Its a strip mall, not an indoor mall. The Warehouse is on the opposite side, past Micheal's. There's a El Pollo Loco, Sonic and an In and Out Burger in the area, so plenty of choices to eat. I'm sure there are others but I can't remember right now.

Mousesavers has driving directions and a coupon for 10% off.
http://www.mousesavers.com/otherdl.html


Also, we have one here locally. I was thinking of checking it out this weekend. Would it still count if I got one for you? It will still be from CA??? Let me know if you'd like me to take a look for you.

 

[got2travel]

Did you get in trouble with the Voice From Above???

So cool about the fast passes.

Yes he did. And even more funny was Mike (renkt??? sarangel's DH) was waiting at the loading area because DD didn't want to ride. He heard them telling someone to sit down and just knew they were talking to us.

 

[captaincrash]

Woo hoo.....lead by our Captain we scored Dream Passes for both parks

Andy

How did you guys snag these dream passes?!!!

WoW!

Seriously, I thought these were obtained more or less at random in the park - and may I ask is there some secret to getting these???​

 

[got2travel]

We had a fun night. DH had class and I was having Mom Guilt when I picked the kids up from day camp. This week is their spring break & I wish we could all stay home and play. We went to Johnny Rockets for dinner where I impressed the kids by singing all of the songs listed in the tableside jukebox. Then we saw Horton Hears a Who - it was sallrite. Just to cap off the evening we drove home with the top down, singing along with Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters. Yup, it's 49 degrees.



Pink or Yellow? Seriously?
No Red?

Who buys wine like that? Even Boone's went through the trouble or making up names.

Glad to see you are making use of the convertible, even if you freeze your butt off.


Ok, I was curious so I did a search. It's produced by Yellow Glen, and Australian company. And didn't notice in the store that it was sparkling.

 

[got2travel]

What is the exact model number and make of your notebook?

Compaq Presario V3000Z

 

[got2travel]

Can't be true Monica This is the same ST that we were with this weekend. Hard to understand how they can be so nice one minute and turn around and do something that you know they know is wrong.

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.

 

[captaincrash]

... [ed]...

Crash, glad to see your family is feeling better.

... [ed]...:

Thanks Laurie,

The kids are all much better now - almost back to normal after one day at school. Tomorrow is Juliannas' birthday and I'm glad shes all better now. I ran out to get a mess of cupcakes for the kids to mark the occassion in school.

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!

This is difficult to come to terms with - especially since my spouse works in pharmaceutical / oncology field. I'd say - it's wonderful that they have these new age "targeted" medications which ONLY attack the cancer - have minimal side effects and litterially represent some potential for being a temporary solution. However, it does seem awfully expensive - and that can be attributed to the cost of finding the medication and getting it approved through the FDA. And this medication IS FDA approved... so it is NOT in trials and being tested. It's one of the working medications that just emerged supposedly.

Frankly, driving our friend to her appointment was sort of - I can't fully describe it - difficult I guess at times. She spoke of her stance in fighting for survival - to try and gain a few years if lucky - and her dream of having a decade or ... dare she say 2 decades. This sort of conversation was hard to go through - but it is obviously incredibly hard to live through it as she is.

I guided the conversation as diplomatically as possibly - and took it to talk of our kids and her witty and amazing little boy as I could - plus we spoke of other pleasant things. It was actually a bit draining on me - although saying that must seem wimpy compared to her personal ordeal.

OK... I think I'm starting to ramble .... again. I don't know if anyone might find productive insight into my thoughts - as THAT is one reason for my spouting so much here, and also it gives me a chance to look back on my sometimes mildly confused thoughts on the matter.

At any rate - she's fighting a noble battle - and some elements are looking VERY promising - so there is hope. I - as yet - don't know anymore what the potential really is - although it sounds good to me. I met her oncologist - and she seemed to drop a brief note of remark that this was a tough fight demanding maximum support from her "community" of family and friends. I guess I already knew that - but was surprised by the remarks. They were diplomatic - but really unexpected. Now I understand what my spouse means when she says her job is really very very difficult ... at times.

...in some ways I am totally without words for how I feel now.

OK... I've read - I dunn-o - maybe 14-15 pages to catch up - and I'm taking a break for the evening now....

 

[DisneyVegas1]

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.

Hey Brack Good to see you around here

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Did you get in trouble with the Voice From Above???

So cool about the fast passes.

something like that ...LOL

 

[smeecanada]

Don't do it myself, but there are several on the Budget Board that belong. It is legit, I just don't know how easy it is to build rewards.

Thanks, Monica. I'll go and look around on the Budget Board a bit and see what I can find out about it.

 

[smeecanada]

No flats, but a single bottle of Crystal Gyser, 23.5 oz was $1.95. Less than the parks but still higher than it needs to be. These gift shops are independently owned, so there is probably some negotiating that could go on. If they've got enough flats to last them until their next delivery, you may be able to strike a deal.

Thanks, Monica. I'll just wait and get it when the Pirate Bus makes a stop. Was just going to pick it up at the store, if there wasn't any hassle involved. I'm on vacation - no hassle needed.

 

[DisneyVegas1]

My thoughts exactly.

Now, seeing how much fun we had at the mini-meet, "without even a single drop of rum", I can only imagine what the tastings will be like.





well, some of us had a few drops.....

 

[captaincrash]

edited duplicate posting

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.)

 

[captaincrash]

Compaq Presario V3000Z

Ebay has a 14.1" WXGA 1280x800 screen - NEW - not pulled from dead notebooks. It comes from Canada for $133 + shipping $20 via Canadian Parcel Post - which I assume will take a month to get to SF. Don't forget that things from Canada often have US customs DUTY you'll have to pay extra on.

Also i found a business that claims they will do parts and service fix / replace of an LCD screen for $150. laptopteks@gmail.com I cannot be too sure of their service except to say they have 700+ feeback entries with 99.9% positive.

Aside from that there were 4 more listings ranging from $144 to 155 for the LCD screen alone (new).

I would assume the fix it place MIGHT use an old screen pulled from another model. And the new listings are of course without the labor to swap the screen.

HERE is a link to a page that describes HOW to remove an LCD screen - and in BOLD print atthe bottom it reminds you what the faults/symptoms are and what they might indicate. In your case you may have a faulty bulb < removable only by experienced technicians> or even ballast. NOT a bad screen. Try this link = http://www.laptoprepairparts.com/html/lcdremoval.htm

Oh boy .... Look what I just found!
Now be careful to NOT be too enthusiastic - yet. Ya never know until ya know - right...? Your model MAY be elgible for some kind of FREE fix from Compaq! This special extended warrenty from Compaq runs for 2 years from when the regular factory warrenty began. Click this link and check to see if your model and serial number is elgible for the free fix from Compaq? http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01087277&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3180330# According to the page on this which I'm reading if one of your trouble symptoms is:

"...Step 2: Identify the symptoms
If your computer’s product number is listed above, and the notebook PC experiences one or more of the symptoms listed below, contact HP during the Duration of the HP Limited Warranty Service Enhancement to determine whether you are eligible for a free repair.
The following symptoms apply to Pavilion dv2000 and Presario v3000 notebooks:
The notebook does not detect wireless networks and the wireless adapter is not detected in the Device Manager.
There is no video on the computer LCD panel or external monitor. ..."

What do ya think? I suspect you're MAYBE elgible for a FREE fix from compaq!???
And if NOT then the $150 tech above will render a fix for about HALF the price from the Geek Squad... maybe it's worth a try, eh? I would just verify if they are offerring a NEW screen or not - however, i suspect it's a pulled screen.