8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #6

[dahuffy]

I just had to post a great,big Thank You to my Secret Mickey. When I came home from work today,I saw a note on the top of my mailbox. Thought ok,Kev must have a package that needs to be picked up at the post office.
Well,I pulled it off and it read "David's Florist" to "Debi Huffman" left at xxxx NE 47th St. (my neighbor). As I go and change clothes,I'm trying to think "Who sent me flowers and why?"
I went over and rang the doorbell and asked if there had been a delivery for me. "Yes,some very beautiful flowers!" I told her I had no idea who they were from or what the occassion could possibly be and that it better not be Kevin spending our vacation money!
What a beautiful surprise I got when I opened the card...."Happy 100 days until the TOAL! I can't wait to meet you! Love, Secret Mickey" I wanted to cry.
I only wish that I could take a picture and post it for you all(my puter is crashed,I'm on Kev's). I will have to describe it...White Roses,Light and Dark Pink Carnations,White Daisies, and Green Cone Flowers . I promise to take a pic and post it when I get my carp together.

Thank you again. And I love you too!!

 

[buckifan]

I wish I could get a chance to meet some of you when I'm there....but I think we're pretty much booked to the hilt.

I can't imagine why...

 

[got2travel]

Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss!

Congrats on PIF though!


Thanks for posting all those, Stacey!
Unfortunately really need the times to figure out some stuff- maybe I can bohter you later to look at JUST the few we have that need to 'coordinate' around another excursion or hoping is at the same time for portions of our family to do one thing while the rest is doing another? that would be too time consuming to pull up the times on every single item on that list!

Also unfortunately it looks like quite a few things listed on the website are not actually available on your list of actual things that can be booked and that is very disappointing. DCL really needs to be on top of this type of thing and delete things off their website listings of excursions if they aren't actually making them available to book.

All of the excursions have to be listed on the Shore Excursion pages. We are not the only cruise to be stopping at the ports. The Mexican Riveria cruises will be stopping there all summer.

 

[dahuffy]

What was the estimate? To have one dress taken in at the sides (I ordered it big) hemmed, and the shoulder straps shortened, it is costing me $115. But, to shorten a skort, a top and the straps on another dress, all three were $50. Seems like a lot to me, but I don't know what the going rate is.

Haven't asked. I know he charges $7.00 to hem slacks.

 

[tom31b]

THE PLANS​

Some thoughts and plans for the cruise... (summarized on our website)

Pre Cruise Events​

Official T-Shirts – Details click here
(Task Force Leader esteri)
We are putting together T-Shirts with the thread logo on the front and back, details and prices to be available shortly. The suggestion is to wear black for embarkation and white through the Panama Canal.

Pirates Wristbands – Mail order in May or June
Ordering details mid-May. Click for more info.

Post card surprise mailing from DL before cruise
(TASK FORCE LEADER NEEDED)
Wouldn’t it be great to have your loving kids, spouse, friend, etc. receive a post card mailed from Disneyland in the weeks before the cruise?

Mini Pirate Cruise Journals Task Force PM sk8ingmom to participate
We are taking a group approach to creating journals for the kids. There will be a double page spread for each day with a few activities (word search, solve a puzzle, find the answer to a question type of thing) related to where we were that day (examples from prior cruises: look for 6-toed cats in Key West, learn a few Spanish words in Costa Maya, etc.). On sea days, there will be some on-board things to do (how many steps is our room from the kids club, go down the Mickey slide at least 5x, how fast is the ship going right now). Creating the pages requires a little bit of kid-level research about each of the ports and and some creatve brain time making up activities. If we have enough interested parents, each person could volunteer to 'research' a port and come up with a few kid-level facts, questions, activities. Sk8ingmom would be happy to create the page layouts and .pdfs for people to download and print pre-cruise. Any takers? More details on Planning Boards

Saturday August 16, Disneyland ​

Disneyland DIS meet in the days prior to the cruise
(Task Force Leader DisneyPilots – PM to participate)
Meet and greet fellow Pirates at Disneyland in the days leading up to the cruise. Have a chance to begin connecting names, faces and DIS id’s before we embark on our journey.

Disneyland Fantasmic DIS meet (Task Force Leaders Bellelinus and got2travel )
Meet and greet fellow Pirates at Disneyland for Fantasmic! A few of the Pirates will be saving seats for the whole gang, sign up on the Planning Boards. The Fantasmic show at DL is different that WDW in that it is not in a stadium but the area surrounding the Rivers of America in Frontierland and New Orleans Square. The show is better since they use the actual ships that sail around the river.

Port Area Dinner Meet
For those who will be staying in the San Pedro area on August 16, a group of Pirates will be heading to an area restaurant for dinner and socializing. Visit the Planning Boards and say “hi” if you want to join us.

Port Area Tall Ships Display
For those who will be staying in the San Pedro area on August 16, the tall ships will be visiting the port area. Roger (Goofyonthehiseas) posted some details on the Planning Boards if you want to know more.

Sunday August 17 ​

Charter bus/busses to pick up DISers from DL area hotels to take us to the port – PM SmeeCanada if interested
(Task Force Leaders - Grandma x3, Bellelinus, smeecanada)
This one is self-explanatory. Why worry about DCL transfers, taxis, limos, etc. We are looking to have a few stops at the Ho-Jo’s and Disneyland hotels to carry interested Pirates to the port. A brief stop at a grocery/liquor store is also being considered.

Meet and Greet at the Terminal
This one is self-explanatory. Once you have checked in, can see (and for some of us taste) the Disney Magic, look for the gang in their embarkation day T-Shirts (most in black). We will be grabbing some space in the terminal to shake hands, hug, laugh and say "Great to have a face to go with the DIS id, we can deal with names later!"

Meet and Greet during sail away
This one is self-explanatory. After you have grabbed something to eat, dumped the day bags at the room and are ready to hit the decks, look for the Pirate gang hanging out on Deck 10 by the ….. well, not sure where yet, but we will discuss the location and take lots of pictures of each other and the Sail Away Party!

Sea Day Events – Date to be determined​

Secret Mickey – Throughout the Cruise – PM eeyorelvr10 to participate(Task Force Leaders pbader and eeyorelvr10)
Couples, individuals and children can participate in a “Secret Mickey” gift exchange over the course of the trip. Each participant will give and get several small gifts (about 5 gifts, total $25-30). Near the end of the trip (last sea day), there will be a get together for all the Secret Mickey’s to reveal their identities.

Hawaiian Shirt Contest – Sea Day Activity (second or third sea day)
(Task Force Leader – Sarangel - PM to participate)
Gather with the Pirates and show off you craziest shirts and our panel of wenches, swabbies and pirates will select the best shirt. Winner will be awarded a Hawaiian shirt custom made by Sarangel (fine print: Winner to provide material and buttons.)

Grown Up Princesses – Sea Day Activity – PM got2travel or pdarrah for details
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and pdarrah)
Bring your tiara and gloves, on one of the formal or semi-formal nights, our lovely princesses will come to dinner in full regalia. If you would like to participate, pm Monica (got2travel) or Pamela (pdarrah) and they will keep you up to date on this fairy tale come true.

POTC Characters for Pirate Night – Pirate Night
(Group Activity – PM DisneyVegas1 for costuming advice)
Pirate night is fun, but with the Capt. Jack crew on board it will be spectacular! Imagine all of our Pirates dressed as the characters from POTC along with the DCL crew! Bring your cameras!

Wine & cheese social – Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Get together with the Pirates for some wine and cheese during one of the restful sea days.

Mickey Ice Cream Bar Speed Eating Challenge- Sea Day Activity
(Task Force Leader CaptainCrash - PM for info Check the planning boards)
Warm up those eating skills, or is it cool them off? Either way, it’s a refreshing contest that everyone can sink their teeth into an ear? Come show your Mickey Ice Cream Bar eating prowess and your innocence while winning cool prizes (well, maybe just recognition as the winner).

PJ breakfast in Lumiere's - Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS cruisin'Mike)
Admit it, there’s nothing better than lounging around on a lazy day in your pajamas! Well, here is your chance, join the pajama clad Pirates for breakfast in Lumiere’s.

Scrapbook swap- Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Scrappers alert! Come and share with fellow scrap booking Pirates

Fish Mail aka Fish extender gifting
(Fish Mail aka Fish extender planning and drinking committee -- bellelinus, micmse2003, castoff, tiggrbaby, captaincrash, magiroux, geffric, 4boons, goofyforlife, celestine, m&m's mom, Nutty4Disney, arlenesp, poohmomof5 - grab a barstool to participate....LOL)
Like to leave trinkets in other Pirates’ fish extenders? Sign up and get a list of where the Pirates are staying so you can travel around spreading a little pixie dust of your own.

Wench's tea - Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate tea.

Wench's brunch- Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate brunch.

Beer/Wine/Tequila/Martini Tastings (as a group) – e-mail to participate
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and MrsScooby)
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).

Sea Day 1​

Monday, August 18, 2008 ​

Room Tour (Task Force Leader A Litle Pixie Dust – PM to participate)
Ever wonder how the other ½ lives? Take a tour of Category 12 up through Category ?? cabins to see what they look like. Volunteers needed to organize and to host with their cabins.

Kids Meet and Greet/Post Card Exchange (Task Force Leader Needed – discuss on the Planning Boards)
How about a hometown/home state postcard swap on the first sea day as a kids meet and greet? Each kid can bring postcards from their state or local area. On the back of the postcard a greeting can be written, including things like the state birds, motto and other news. We can bring a map of the world and see how many states and countries could be colored in - many children have not met so many others from different parts of the states/world. This information can then be used in a school report (for those who may be missing school, great way to show the educational value of this trip). You can go to the local Dollar stores for postcards. You can go to websites that list the various songs, mottos, mascots of the state and print these and paste them to the back. A screen name can be included for reference. Other suggestions include a scrapbook or journal for the trip. Visit the Planning Boards and discuss.

Cabo San Lucas​

Tuesday August 19, 2008 Cabo San Lucas Arrive 9:00 a.m. Aboard 4:30 p.m.
Remember that we will be tendering in Cabo, give extra time.​

Cabo Beach Day
Given the short time in port, a few of the Pirates will be selecting a nearby beach and enjoying the Mexican sun and surf. Many will wander over to the Cabo Wabo (see below) for a drink(s) before returning to the ship. Discussion of this relaxing day can be found on the Planning Board

Cabo Wabo Tequila and Fun – Group event
Before heading back to the ship, stop by Cabo’s hot spot, owned by Sammy Hagar for a shot of Tequila or just some fun with the Pirates

Cabo Dolphins
A few of the Pirates are thinking about doing the Cabo Dolphins on their own or through DCL. If you are interested, post on the thread and they will tell you what they have planned. (DCL may have booked all available openings, check with Cabo Dolphins for non-DCL availability).

Boat Tour of Lands End
A number of the beach goers are thinking of swinging out to see the Los Arcos formation either on the way to or from the beach. We will look at whether a large charter or smaller glass bottom boats are easiest to arrange. Discuss it on the Planning Boards.

Puerto Vallarta​

Wednesday August 20, 2008 Puerto Vallarta Arrive 9:30 a.m. Aboard 11:30 p.m. ​

Pirate Zip-Lines – for more information, check the planning boards
Join fellow Pirates at the 1 p.m. Zip Line tour and fly high above the forest in a never to be forgotten adventure!

Acapulco
Friday August 22, 2008 Acapulco Arrive 6:30 a.m. Aboard 1:00 p.m.
Remember the early departure​

With such a short time in port, there are no group events planned at this time. Keep an eye on the threads for any changes.
Many Pirates that haven't seen the cliff divers are leaning towards the DCL excursion.

Panama Canal​

Wear your white T-Shirt. More activities and details to be included in future newsletters.

Cartagena
Tuesday August 26, 2008 Cartagena Arrive 9:30 a.m. Aboard 5:30 p.m.​

Mr. Emerald Tour
Details are still being explored, but the Pirates are looking at a non-DCL tour of Cartagena. If you are interested, let us know on the Planning Boards.

Aruba
Thursday August 28, 2008 Aruba Arrive 7:00 a.m. Aboard 11:30 p.m. ​

Pirate Snorkeling – for more information, check the planning boards
Join fellow Pirates on a non DCL excursion to snorkel, swing and barbeque in the clear waters of Aruba

Castaway Cay
Sunday August 31, 2008 Castaway Cay Arrive 9:00 a.m. Aboard 5:00 p.m. ​

Pirate Picture by the Dutchman – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader DisneyVegas1)
Early in the morning, the group will get together, in costume if possible, to have a group shot taken by Shutters in front of the Dutchman. Time and gathering location will be sent to the group at large once it’s finalized.

Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader Darthrugby – PM is interested)
Learn cool terminology, get some exercise after two weeks of all you can eat sailing and have a great time with the Pirates Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament. This will take place on the beach.

Post Cruise Plans and Thoughts​

PiratePass Photo CD/DVD and photo sharing website

In addition to your photos from Shutters, we will be putting together a CD or DVD of photos and sharing photos on a photo sharing website. Details to follow.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

All of the excursions have to be listed on the Shore Excursion pages. We are not the only cruise to be stopping at the ports. The Mexican Riveria cruises will be stopping there all summer.

Huh?
I'm going to the website- clicking on 15nt eastbound cruise and clicking on the ports there to find the info. they shouldn't have it listed and able to find it that way if they aren't DOING it for our cruise. I did not just go looking up ports off the website- i went to this specific cruise first and went off links there. KWIM?

and why would they get to do those things but not us on the long cruise? OH let me guess- same reason they can do REAS but we can't?

I noticed on the list posted here it also does not show the evening horseback riding excursions in PV nor the rhythms of night excursion in PV... so only daytime excursions when we're there till 11:30pm. okay whatever DCL.. all I can say is it's disappointing.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

THE PLANS​

Some thoughts and plans for the cruise... (summarized on our website)

Pre Cruise Events​

Official T-Shirts – Details click here
(Task Force Leader esteri)
We are putting together T-Shirts with the thread logo on the front and back, details and prices to be available shortly. The suggestion is to wear black for embarkation and white through the Panama Canal.

Pirates Wristbands – Mail order in May or June
Ordering details mid-May. Click for more info.

Post card surprise mailing from DL before cruise
(TASK FORCE LEADER NEEDED)
Wouldn’t it be great to have your loving kids, spouse, friend, etc. receive a post card mailed from Disneyland in the weeks before the cruise?

Mini Pirate Cruise Journals Task Force PM sk8ingmom to participate
We are taking a group approach to creating journals for the kids. There will be a double page spread for each day with a few activities (word search, solve a puzzle, find the answer to a question type of thing) related to where we were that day (examples from prior cruises: look for 6-toed cats in Key West, learn a few Spanish words in Costa Maya, etc.). On sea days, there will be some on-board things to do (how many steps is our room from the kids club, go down the Mickey slide at least 5x, how fast is the ship going right now). Creating the pages requires a little bit of kid-level research about each of the ports and and some creatve brain time making up activities. If we have enough interested parents, each person could volunteer to 'research' a port and come up with a few kid-level facts, questions, activities. Sk8ingmom would be happy to create the page layouts and .pdfs for people to download and print pre-cruise. Any takers? More details on Planning Boards

Saturday August 16, Disneyland ​

Disneyland DIS meet in the days prior to the cruise
(Task Force Leader DisneyPilots – PM to participate)
Meet and greet fellow Pirates at Disneyland in the days leading up to the cruise. Have a chance to begin connecting names, faces and DIS id’s before we embark on our journey.

Disneyland Fantasmic DIS meet (Task Force Leaders Bellelinus and got2travel )
Meet and greet fellow Pirates at Disneyland for Fantasmic! A few of the Pirates will be saving seats for the whole gang, sign up on the Planning Boards. The Fantasmic show at DL is different that WDW in that it is not in a stadium but the area surrounding the Rivers of America in Frontierland and New Orleans Square. The show is better since they use the actual ships that sail around the river.

Port Area Dinner Meet
For those who will be staying in the San Pedro area on August 16, a group of Pirates will be heading to an area restaurant for dinner and socializing. Visit the Planning Boards and say “hi” if you want to join us.

Port Area Tall Ships Display
For those who will be staying in the San Pedro area on August 16, the tall ships will be visiting the port area. Roger (Goofyonthehiseas) posted some details on the Planning Boards if you want to know more.

Sunday August 17 ​

Charter bus/busses to pick up DISers from DL area hotels to take us to the port – PM SmeeCanada if interested
(Task Force Leaders - Grandma x3, Bellelinus, smeecanada)
This one is self-explanatory. Why worry about DCL transfers, taxis, limos, etc. We are looking to have a few stops at the Ho-Jo’s and Disneyland hotels to carry interested Pirates to the port. A brief stop at a grocery/liquor store is also being considered.

Meet and Greet at the Terminal
This one is self-explanatory. Once you have checked in, can see (and for some of us taste) the Disney Magic, look for the gang in their embarkation day T-Shirts (most in black). We will be grabbing some space in the terminal to shake hands, hug, laugh and say "Great to have a face to go with the DIS id, we can deal with names later!"

Meet and Greet during sail away
This one is self-explanatory. After you have grabbed something to eat, dumped the day bags at the room and are ready to hit the decks, look for the Pirate gang hanging out on Deck 10 by the ….. well, not sure where yet, but we will discuss the location and take lots of pictures of each other and the Sail Away Party!

Sea Day Events – Date to be determined​

Secret Mickey – Throughout the Cruise – PM eeyorelvr10 to participate(Task Force Leaders pbader and eeyorelvr10)
Couples, individuals and children can participate in a “Secret Mickey” gift exchange over the course of the trip. Each participant will give and get several small gifts (about 5 gifts, total $25-30). Near the end of the trip (last sea day), there will be a get together for all the Secret Mickey’s to reveal their identities.

Hawaiian Shirt Contest – Sea Day Activity (second or third sea day)
(Task Force Leader – Sarangel - PM to participate)
Gather with the Pirates and show off you craziest shirts and our panel of wenches, swabbies and pirates will select the best shirt. Winner will be awarded a Hawaiian shirt custom made by Sarangel (fine print: Winner to provide material and buttons.)

Grown Up Princesses – Sea Day Activity – PM got2travel or pdarrah for details
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and pdarrah)
Bring your tiara and gloves, on one of the formal or semi-formal nights, our lovely princesses will come to dinner in full regalia. If you would like to participate, pm Monica (got2travel) or Pamela (pdarrah) and they will keep you up to date on this fairy tale come true.

POTC Characters for Pirate Night – Pirate Night
(Group Activity – PM DisneyVegas1 for costuming advice)
Pirate night is fun, but with the Capt. Jack crew on board it will be spectacular! Imagine all of our Pirates dressed as the characters from POTC along with the DCL crew! Bring your cameras!

Wine & cheese social – Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Get together with the Pirates for some wine and cheese during one of the restful sea days.

Mickey Ice Cream Bar Speed Eating Challenge- Sea Day Activity
(Task Force Leader CaptainCrash - PM for info Check the planning boards)
Warm up those eating skills, or is it cool them off? Either way, it’s a refreshing contest that everyone can sink their teeth into an ear? Come show your Mickey Ice Cream Bar eating prowess and your innocence while winning cool prizes (well, maybe just recognition as the winner).

PJ breakfast in Lumiere's - Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Admit it, there’s nothing better than lounging around on a lazy day in your pajamas! Well, here is your chance, join the pajama clad Pirates for breakfast in Lumiere’s.

Scrapbook swap- Sea Day Activity
(TASK FORCE LEADERS NEEDED)
Scrappers alert! Come and share with fellow scrap booking Pirates

Fish Mail aka Fish extender gifting
(Fish Mail aka Fish extender planning and drinking committee -- bellelinus, micmse2003, castoff, tiggrbaby, captaincrash, magiroux, geffric, 4boons, goofyforlife, celestine, m&m's mom, Nutty4Disney, arlenesp, poohmomof5 - grab a barstool to participate....LOL)
Like to leave trinkets in other Pirates’ fish extenders? Sign up and get a list of where the Pirates are staying so you can travel around spreading a little pixie dust of your own.

Wench's tea - Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate tea.

Wench's brunch- Sea Day Activity – Limited seating PM Grandma x3 for info and availability.
(Task Force Leader Grandma x3)
Join the ladies in Palo for a sophisticated Pirate brunch.

Beer/Wine/Tequila/Martini Tastings (as a group) – e-mail to participate
(Task Force Leaders got2travel and MrsScooby)
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).

Sea Day 1​

Monday, August 18, 2008 ​

Room Tour (Task Force Leader A Litle Pixie Dust – PM to participate)
Ever wonder how the other ½ lives? Take a tour of Category 12 up through Category ?? cabins to see what they look like. Volunteers needed to organize and to host with their cabins.

Kids Meet and Greet/Post Card Exchange (Task Force Leader Needed – discuss on the Planning Boards)
How about a hometown/home state postcard swap on the first sea day as a kids meet and greet? Each kid can bring postcards from their state or local area. On the back of the postcard a greeting can be written, including things like the state birds, motto and other news. We can bring a map of the world and see how many states and countries could be colored in - many children have not met so many others from different parts of the states/world. This information can then be used in a school report (for those who may be missing school, great way to show the educational value of this trip). You can go to the local Dollar stores for postcards. You can go to websites that list the various songs, mottos, mascots of the state and print these and paste them to the back. A screen name can be included for reference. Other suggestions include a scrapbook or journal for the trip. Visit the Planning Boards and discuss.

Cabo San Lucas​

Tuesday August 19, 2008 Cabo San Lucas Arrive 9:00 a.m. Aboard 4:30 p.m.
Remember that we will be tendering in Cabo, give extra time.​

Cabo Beach Day
Given the short time in port, a few of the Pirates will be selecting a nearby beach and enjoying the Mexican sun and surf. Many will wander over to the Cabo Wabo (see below) for a drink(s) before returning to the ship. Discussion of this relaxing day can be found on the Planning Board

Cabo Wabo Tequila and Fun – Group event
Before heading back to the ship, stop by Cabo’s hot spot, owned by Sammy Hagar for a shot of Tequila or just some fun with the Pirates

Cabo Dolphins
A few of the Pirates are thinking about doing the Cabo Dolphins on their own or through DCL. If you are interested, post on the thread and they will tell you what they have planned. (DCL may have booked all available openings, check with Cabo Dolphins for non-DCL availability).

Boat Tour of Lands End
A number of the beach goers are thinking of swinging out to see the Los Arcos formation either on the way to or from the beach. We will look at whether a large charter or smaller glass bottom boats are easiest to arrange. Discuss it on the Planning Boards.

Puerto Vallarta​

Wednesday August 20, 2008 Puerto Vallarta Arrive 9:30 a.m. Aboard 11:30 p.m. ​

Pirate Zip-Lines – for more information, check the planning boards
Join fellow Pirates at the 1 p.m. Zip Line tour and fly high above the forest in a never to be forgotten adventure!

Acapulco
Friday August 22, 2008 Acapulco Arrive 6:30 a.m. Aboard 1:00 p.m.
Remember the early departure​

With such a short time in port, there are no group events planned at this time. Keep an eye on the threads for any changes.
Many Pirates that haven't seen the cliff divers are leaning towards the DCL excursion.

Panama Canal​

Wear your white T-Shirt. More activities and details to be included in future newsletters.

Cartagena
Tuesday August 26, 2008 Cartagena Arrive 9:30 a.m. Aboard 5:30 p.m.​

Mr. Emerald Tour
Details are still being explored, but the Pirates are looking at a non-DCL tour of Cartagena. If you are interested, let us know on the Planning Boards.

Aruba
Thursday August 28, 2008 Aruba Arrive 7:00 a.m. Aboard 11:30 p.m. ​

Pirate Snorkeling – for more information, check the planning boards
Join fellow Pirates on a non DCL excursion to snorkel, swing and barbeque in the clear waters of Aruba

Castaway Cay
Sunday August 31, 2008 Castaway Cay Arrive 9:00 a.m. Aboard 5:00 p.m. ​

Pirate Picture by the Dutchman – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader DisneyVegas1)
Early in the morning, the group will get together, in costume if possible, to have a group shot taken by Shutters in front of the Dutchman. Time and gathering location will be sent to the group at large once it’s finalized.

Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament – Castaway Cay
(Task Force Leader Darthrugby – PM is interested)
Learn cool terminology, get some exercise after two weeks of all you can eat sailing and have a great time with the Pirates Castaway Cay Rugby Tournament. This will take place on the beach.

Post Cruise Plans and Thoughts​

PiratePass Photo CD/DVD and photo sharing website

In addition to your photos from Shutters, we will be putting together a CD or DVD of photos and sharing photos on a photo sharing website. Details to follow.

thanks so much for posting that!

 

[dahuffy]

hmmm..thanks! We aren't taking the mangrove (although it looked interesting) and my DD is all up to date.. us adults on the other hand..not so sure! I guess they would let us know if we did.

thanks for the info..I appreciate it.

We went to the County and got our Hep A shots....$60 each.

 

[wheelerkidz3]

hi everyone! today was my friday!! tomorrow we head to niagra falls for dd's dance competition. the kids are so excited...we haven't been to see the falls since oldest ds was 4 and dd was 2. we are getting to meet up with my brothers while there too. should hopefully be a great weekend! hope you all enjoy yours too!

 

[Diznyfan68]

I just had to post a great,big Thank You to my Secret Mickey. When I came home from work today,I saw a note on the top of my mailbox. Thought ok,Kev must have a package that needs to be picked up at the post office.
Well,I pulled it off and it read "David's Florist" to "Debi Huffman" left at xxxx NE 47th St. (my neighbor). As I go and change clothes,I'm trying to think "Who sent me flowers and why?"
I went over and rang the doorbell and asked if there had been a delivery for me. "Yes,some very beautiful flowers!" I told her I had no idea who they were from or what the occassion could possibly be and that it better not be Kevin spending our vacation money!
What a beautiful surprise I got when I opened the card...."Happy 100 days until the TOAL! I can't wait to meet you! Love, Secret Mickey" I wanted to cry.
I only wish that I could take a picture and post it for you all(my puter is crashed,I'm on Kev's). I will have to describe it...White Roses,Light and Dark Pink Carnations,White Daisies, and Green Cone Flowers . I promise to take a pic and post it when I get my carp together.

Thank you again. And I love you too!!

How sweet!

 

[captaincrash]

And PV....not listing Castaway Cay, because we all know what there is to do there....and it's all still open.
... [ed]... $39 (ages 5-9)[/FONT]

This has GOT to be the world's longest post...

if not, then it certainly is this Threads' longest posting!

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[micmse2003]

Thanks...

... these "unpleasant discoveries" have given me a continuious (lite) headache these past couple of days. Sort of a touchy thing too - leaves me kind of in an odd mental state.

So ... guess what I'm eating about now... real guesses please ... and NO need to post your guesses... just scroll down when you have a guess in mind.

..

Made with LEAN ground turkey, lite cheese and onions to make for a moderately "healthy choice"

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Deja vu!!!!!!!!

That's all of them. It doesn't list the times, because I'd have to open each and every one of them to check the times.

Pizza just walked in the door and then I'm watching my shows. Later!!

Thanks. All copied to Planning Boards

I just had to post a great,big Thank You to my Secret Mickey. When I came home from work today,I saw a note on the top of my mailbox. Thought ok,Kev must have a package that needs to be picked up at the post office.
Well,I pulled it off and it read "David's Florist" to "Debi Huffman" left at xxxx NE 47th St. (my neighbor). As I go and change clothes,I'm trying to think "Who sent me flowers and why?"
I went over and rang the doorbell and asked if there had been a delivery for me. "Yes,some very beautiful flowers!" I told her I had no idea who they were from or what the occassion could possibly be and that it better not be Kevin spending our vacation money!
What a beautiful surprise I got when I opened the card...."Happy 100 days until the TOAL! I can't wait to meet you! Love, Secret Mickey" I wanted to cry.
I only wish that I could take a picture and post it for you all(my puter is crashed,I'm on Kev's). I will have to describe it...White Roses,Light and Dark Pink Carnations,White Daisies, and Green Cone Flowers . I promise to take a pic and post it when I get my carp together.

Thank you again. And I love you too!!

The flowers are from a very special person to a very special person!!! How wonderful!!!

 

[cruisin'Mike]

OT..has it been decided what morning is PJ breakfast? I am so confused any more! sorry!

Not that I know of. Not sure who stepped up to lead this task force.

Maybe a need for another poll? Or is there one already?

I'll head up the PJ breakfast if you want me to. I think the best thing to do at this point would be to wait until when (if?) DCL gives us the schedule for theme nights, and then maybe start a new poll to pick a day. That way, we'll also be beyond the 90 booking window and people will know their Palo brunch and possibly spa ressie days. I know we won't be able to make everyone happy, but we'll put it up to majority rules.

My finals started today, so I might not be in too much, but I'll try to browse and see what y'all think.

I used to poke myself in my eye in high school and pretend it was pink eye.. I would go down to the nurse and she would send me home!!!!

And I thought that you were innocent?!?!

Hi Gang,
I'll be checking in sporadically - but yesterday my FIL passed away so I've got a lot of family stuff to do.
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We're so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

BTW - WE ARE PIF

Congrats!

 

[tom31b]

I'll head up the PJ breakfast if you want me to. I think the best thing to do at this point would be to wait until when (if?) DCL gives us the schedule for theme nights, and then maybe start a new poll to pick a day. That way, we'll also be beyond the 90 booking window and people will know their Palo brunch and possibly spa ressie days. I know we won't be able to make everyone happy, but we'll put it up to majority rules.

Watch out for the train!!!!

Thanks for volunteering I will amend the fist post appropriately

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I'll head up the PJ breakfast if you want me to. I think the best thing to do at this point would be to wait until when (if?) DCL gives us the schedule for theme nights, and then maybe start a new poll to pick a day. That way, we'll also be beyond the 90 booking window and people will know their Palo brunch and possibly spa ressie days. I know we won't be able to make everyone happy, but we'll put it up to majority rules.

My finals started today, so I might not be in too much, but I'll try to browse and see what y'all think.

And good luck on Finals!!

 

[micmse2003]

And I thought that you were innocent?!?!

I used to poke myself in my eye in high school and pretend it was pink eye.. I would go down to the nurse and she would send me home!!!!

I am innocent but I never said I was not a smart add!!!

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[captaincrash]

First of all, I will remind you I am in the mortgage industry. SO, being that the company I work for has not been in the news (whew) and we are basically taking over numerous transactions for people whose original lender has gone out of business or is in the news too much...

I have heard stories that are truly mind boggling. Some things some lenders (or realistically their sales people, mostly brokers) have done to consumers is just horrific! There are many many good people in the industry on both the banking and brokerage side, but the bad apples just seem to be able to ruin peoples lives to make personal gain, and they just don't seem to care! UGH! I will spare you the details, but DOUBLE UGH! The worst part is the because of the depressed home values, there are many that we can't help.

Secondly, GO CRASH! If you can save even 1 person from financial downfall, GO!

Well...

.... as some may know, I'm in the financial service business too. Been so for over 20 years now and what you are speaking of is exactly how I feel. In my career I've litterally had dealings with many many MANY producers - with the vast majority being hard working souls of good integrity. And it is exactly a few nasty individuals who give our trade a bad rub. Now - the idea of selling unregistered securities that amount to being ponzi schemes - well - that is NOT my trade (obviously). The fact that the individual in question is up to something WITH some of the folks working for me - well - that is something I cannot tolerate.

I've since determined that the scale of losses currently stands at 428 million. The principal is being held in jail and some of his colleauges have been identified and charged. Civil lawsuits are being tossed about. And I believe the sales person I am thinking of - well - he has been doing business dabbling in many different trades - my specific field being one - while he has engaged in several others. Mortgage sales being another that I happen to know he CRASHED in as well. In fact - the manner in which it folded was almost as comical as it was tragic.

You gotta figure - in EVERY trade there are bad eggs. We have bad priests, bad white collar workers who have destroied big firms (like the hedge firm failures by Brian Hunter http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/2007-03-23-amaranth_N.htm ), and we have had bad school teachers who are sometimes pediphiles, and heck - you name it and you'll find yourself scratching your head in bemused astonishment, no doubt. Truly.... doctors, lawyers (demon pork excluded), executives and housewives.... and even house husbands too (myslef excluded, of course on account of my universal INNOCENCE). Why... even bad KIDS who have been caught doing horriffic things. Technically, the only ones who I belive are truly totally innocent are toddlers and younger!

At any rate, I agree... a few bad ones give a trade or industry a bad rap. Yeah.... if its' a ONE in a MILLION thing.... in this country of 300 million we'd have 300 of these one in a million BAD instances. It's a total shame that GOOD events that are one in a million rarely make the news. it's the bad news that gains attendance and consequently generates advertising dollars.

Oh well.... back to trying to catch up - I only got maybe 200-225 postings or so to go.

 

[micmse2003]

I'll head up the PJ breakfast if you want me to. I think the best thing to do at this point would be to wait until when (if?) DCL gives us the schedule for theme nights, and then maybe start a new poll to pick a day. That way, we'll also be beyond the 90 booking window and people will know their Palo brunch and possibly spa ressie days. I know we won't be able to make everyone happy, but we'll put it up to majority rules.

My finals started today, so I might not be in too much, but I'll try to browse and see what y'all think.

 

[micmse2003]

Watch out for the train!!!!

Thanks for volunteering I will amend the fist post appropriately

Maybe we could also add where we can have a meet and greet of all the Black T** S**** before we sail??? Maybe deck 10 up the stairs from Scoops??? This is after we eat lunch and before we do the safety drill!! Anyone got a better place???

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Just a quick hi from the World ...the weather has been great , were exhausted and still have a day and half left ...LOL talk to you all when we get back ..