8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #5

[poohmomof5]

Alright, I am going to be really creative and try to add a picture just so my last post doesn't scare anyone too much about Columbia and volcanos.

Hmmmm, can't do it.

So anywya, there is a link in the article with a map.

I know, I will email the map to Captain Crash and he can post it.

To be continued...

 

[got2travel]

I am a fantastic employee, just ask me!

And if I show this to my boss, DIS will be added to the sites we aren't allowed to visit.

I'm just waiting for the day when I try to access DIS and I get the big red and blue Blocked Site Warning from my employer. That will be a very sad day.

 

[ga9497]

We're in a suite so I need it sooner then that! I am seriously starting to have anxiety over my dinner plans! LOL! That must be a sign of crazy!

Originally Posted by GoofyontheHiSeas

I know that the WB people got their schedule of nights prior to their booking day. So I am pretty confident that DCL will have ours before the 19th. I will probably be the 17th or 18th, lots of time to decide.

Actually the rotation schedule for formal nights, etc for the WB was announced in mid December, which was 2 months prior to the 90 day booking window. I sent an email to my clients that are on the May sailing on December 14, 2007 letting them know about the formal nights, pirate night, etc

I am keeping positive thoughts that the reason we haven't received our EB info is that they are planning a great surprise for us and are waiting to confirm whatever that is and plan all the other nights around it. I don't have any insider info here just trying to think positive instead of being

 

[tom31b]

You know, after reading and seeing all the work you put into your "matrix", I really felt bad being the one to have post that

Matrix = wasting time and easy excel spreadsheep converted to jpg....

Don't feel bad

 

[got2travel]

From the Main Board;


We just got off the Magic this morning and there was a new dining rotation. Usually the rotations are APL, PLA or LAP, however our rotation was PLLAPLA. They have started this because they are going to the LA for the summer and are trying something new Apparently the new rotation is also supposed to go along with the shows they have each night in the Walt Disney Theater. Unfortunately, they didn't get everything they needed to start the new menu's for this week, so it is supposed to start next week. However, since they had already made up the rotations, we did the new rotation without the new menu. Just thought I would let everyone know what to expect because we were totally confused when we got our KTTW cards.

Thanks. I was going to try to find that. Basically they are doing away with the set patterns. We'll have to double check out KTTW card every night to figure out where we'll be dining.

 

[got2travel]

G'mornin' s

What? Am I the only one up doing my taxes??

Done, filed, money returned, money spent.

 

[poohmomof5]

Done, filed, money returned, money spent.

Well done, giving back to the Economy! We in the banking industry appreciate every penny you spend!

 

[got2travel]

I knew I should have filled up last night at Costco. Decided to wait until I was out today. It's going to be scary to see what we're up to. It was $3.73 last night.




http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_8930783?source=rss

Wholesale prices soar 1.1 percent in March, nearly triple increase than expected

By Martin Crutsinger
Associated Press
Article Launched: 04/15/2008 06:09:32 AM PDT


WASHINGTON - Inflation at the wholesale level soared in March at nearly triple the rate that had been expected as the costs of energy and food both climbed rapidly.

 

[magiroux]

Thanks



Thanks..clothes aren't as bad as the shoes.. YUCK!

BTW i signed up for the Zip line at 2 pm. Can we meet and go together??

Yes, definately. I am solo.

I think I have finally caught the crud! Been sneezing for three days and now a sore throat with no voice (my kids LOVE it)! Tonight I am running a fever of 100. YUCK!! Guess I need to call my principal to get a sub for tomorrow.

Hope you feel better taody. DD is home sick. We are going to the Dr later. She got sent home yesterday for being Dizzy and school nurse said her ears didn't look too good. Now she is coughing and has a sore throat - GREAT!!

Got to go and get a pirate treasure map drawn on my leg today when I went for my vein mapping. Tomorrow I will be having minor vascular procedure done to correct an accident that I had some 20 yrs ago. I get to have drugs tonight and tomorrow. Bad news is that there will be no coffee in the morning. Good thing I will be taking the other meds. They are going to basically microwave the inside of my vein to fix the problem. May be I should bring some Anyway if I post after 10pm tonight I will be under the influence so disregard anything I say.

Good luck, Roger.

And just so you don't get overconfident about our grand adventure booking, the Repo cruises have an unusually high number of Castaway Club members, so more competition, for what may be the first time ever, DCL has both an August 17 Magic and August 17 Wonder departure that will be trying at the same time, and its Sunday night, and, DCL sent pre-cruise packages to many who have cancelled already.....

No problem....

I got a bad feeling about this......

Cheryl got further with the Doubletree than I did. Good job, Cheryl!

It DID boil down to the rooms being actually cheaper if you booked online on your own. And if switching to a group rate means cancelling your ressie and re-booking, under the circumstances with the Tall Ships, that wouldn't be a good idea anyway.

I can't wait to see those ships! Thanks for that info, Roger. Made us realize we had better make advanced dinner reservations. My son is REALLY going to be irritated if he finds out I get to see those ships and he doesn't. Oh well....maybe when he's 50, he'll get to take a TOAL.

Yeah, I booked a balcony (before the Tall Ship info) and I really want to keep it even though it is higher than the group rate.

Okay.....We are both finally back from the dead. John and I have not been that sick in years. John missed two days of work last week and he had only missed 3 days for his 4 by-pass surgery. My adorable DGC must learn to keep their nasty little germs to them selves!!

I have been catching up a little. I didn't realize how much this thread can move.

Glad you are both feeling better

These were with the total tax which is like 17%. Just a few dollars cheaper than the ARP rate.

It lists it as a 14.05% . That is even higher than WDW resort tax.

 

[magiroux]

Thanks. I was going to try to find that. Basically they are doing away with the set patterns. We'll have to double check out KTTW card every night to figure out where we'll be dining.

By the time I figure out my rotation it will be time to leave the ship

Matrix = wasting time and easy excel spreadsheep converted to jpg....

Don't feel bad

OK, so we will be expecting a revised matrix based on the new rotation when - lunchtime maybe????

Anyone hear this?




http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html


It's talking about the border cities so we'll be fine.

Makes Columbia look friendly

 

[captaincrash]

Nevado del Huila​

 

[sk8ingmom]

So I am feeling pretty good. Plus, I have all the packing done. GO ME!

So... you are all wearing the same underwear for the next 4 months?

2) I was just checking to see if anyone was paying attention. I do NOT have any packing done. Just messing with y'all.

Give what you take!

CAN NOTHING BACK!

So, I guess the meds kicked in, huh Roger?

Done, filed, money returned, money spent.

OK, I'm done now. I always have major hoops to jump through to back DH's military pay out of my state income tax. I know I'm not the only person in the universe who has to do this, but every state seems to make it impossible - like we'll give up and just pay it or something! Ended up a combined $150 ahead. We owe federal, but I'm getting back a lot of VA. End of the day, I'd rather owe $150 at the end of the year than let Uncle Sam borrow thousands of my dollars all year.

 

[poohmomof5]

Nevado del Huila​

You are good! I was worried that you might be sleeping, being that your little one woke you up so early this morning! Thanks!

 

[tom31b]

By the time I figure out my rotation it will be time to leave the ship



OK, so we will be expecting a revised matrix based on the new rotation when - lunchtime maybe????

Is that a challenge?

 

[tom31b]

We owe federal, but I'm getting back a lot of VA. End of the day, I'd rather owe $150 at the end of the year than let Uncle Sam borrow thousands of my dollars all year.

I felt the same way till changes in employment, etc. caused a big bill for us one year $1,000+++.....

So I'd rather get more back than try and figure out how the system works....

 

[poohmomof5]

Is that a challenge?

That is so funny!!!!!



Your are a hoot (and a good worker bee!).

I am going to save this and bring it on the ship and see how close you are!!!

 

[Downrivermama]

Matrix = wasting time and easy excel spreadsheep converted to jpg....

Don't feel bad

Tom Is this a new feature of Excel?

 

[tom31b]

Tom Is this a new feature of Excel?

Yes, its new for farmers and ranchers

 

[sk8ingmom]

I felt the same way till changes in employment, etc. caused a big bill for us one year $1,000+++.....

So I'd rather get more back than try and figure out how the system works....

I usually get it right by the third year we live somewhere...then we move...my income changes...the house changes...the state changes...and I have to start all over again.

Five years, one month, and 4 days until DH retires.

 

[micmse2003]

G'mornin' s

What? Am I the only one up doing my taxes??

I did mine months ago.......but did not send in the check til last Friday!!!! We owed lots of money!!

I'm working hard, can't you tell?

Are you unbending paper clips too??

Check this out...

Add another item to "Interesting Things Happening in Columbia" list.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/04/15/volcano.colom/index.html

Maybe we will not have to worry about booking an excursions in Columbia.

I knew I should have filled up last night at Costco. Decided to wait until I was out today. It's going to be scary to see what we're up to. It was $3.73 last night.
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_8930783?source=rss

I n the City of Chicago ........gas is over $4.00 a gallon. We are paying about $3.65 here.

It lists it as a 14.05% . That is even higher than WDW resort tax.

You think 14% hotel tax is bad.......our town is over 18% hotel tax. Wait til November when we have the honor of paying the highest sales tax in the country at 11% in cook County which is where I live!!!