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

[tom31b]

I am alive but barely. Somehow I injured a disc in my neck and has been really giving me problems. I have been reading along just have not felt like posting. It is getting better, just slower than I want.

Yikes!

Hope you get better soon!

 

[captaincrash]

Tom, that would have been hysterical to see!

I'm sorry, but I would have been one of those "gawkers"!

I think EVERYONE should demonstrate what we all expect out of inflight dining... and bring on something "nice" but something that travels well. I didn't mention before that we've packed fair "to go" many times - or almost EVERY time we're traveling near dinner or lunch time. Well... lobster only once, but we've done Chinese cuisine many times, Pizza, Spaghetti, Boston market, Sushi (the simple kind), and local cuisine from where we're visiting too. The only times we've not packed for a meal is when we dine at our connection stop or just prior or after. Yaknow... ya shift the meal a bit and sit down to a nice meal before or after he flight.

At any rate, every time the United flight attendant goes by asking if we want BOX "A" or "B" or whatever, I decline ... sometimes thinking "gee, look at what has come of this world"..... I miss the TV dinner style hot meals they used to serve.... <wink>

Now I have to buy those $0.99 TV dinner budget gourmet "meals" to get my inflight meal "fixes" satisfied!

 

[bellelinus]

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!!!

I am off to the hospital for phase 2 of the nose "fix". This should be the last surgery I will need. Yay!

Congrats! Hopefully today goes as smoothly as the other step and you will be able to put this behind you soon . . .

I am alive but barely. Somehow I injured a disc in my neck and has been really giving me problems. I have been reading along just have not felt like posting. It is getting better, just slower than I want.

Sorry to hear it, Roger . . .take care of yourself.

 

[Diznyfan68]

I am alive but barely. Somehow I injured a disc in my neck and has been really giving me problems. I have been reading along just have not felt like posting. It is getting better, just slower than I want.

Belated Happy Birthdays to Lisa and Kevin.

M great work on the kids pages (I was starting on my own but yours are much better)

Coral good luck today.

Sorry Roger, hope you're feeling better sooner rather than later!

 

[tom31b]

Just a friendly reminder that you can donate every 56 days, so if you are eligible, you can donate twice between now and cruise (maybe 3 times if you time it right...)

According to the American Red Cross guidelines:

Travel Outside of U.S., Immigration
Wait 12 months after travel in an area where malaria is found.

From the CDC:

Malaria risk area in Mexico: Risk is limited to areas infrequently visited by travelers including small foci along the Guatemala and Belize borders in the states of Chiapas, Quintana Roo, and Tabasco; rural areas in the states of Nayarit, Oaxaca, Sinaloa; and in an area between 24°N and 28°N latitude, and 106°W and 110°W longitude, which lies in parts of Sonora, Chihuahua, and Durango. No malaria risk exists along the United States-Mexico border. No malaria risk exists in the major resorts along the Pacific and Gulf coasts.

Risk is very limited; therefore, prophylaxis is not recommended for most travelers to Mexico. Travelers should use personal protection measures such as insect repellents for malaria prevention. Chemoprophylaxis is recommended for the rare traveler going to the risk areas.

Malaria risk area in Panama: Risk exists in rural areas of Bocas Del Toro, Darién, San Blas provinces and San Blas Islands. No risk in Panama City or in the former Canal Zone.

Malaria risk area in Colombia: Risk in all rural areas at altitudes below 800 m (<2,624 ft). No risk in Bogotá and vicinity.

Its not clear if any of the areas would qualify as disqualifying you from donating blood, but you may want to inquire and donate before hand if you can.

 

[magiroux]

Happy Friday . The kids are off from school this week and they couldn't have asked for a better week with weather. Everyone is out riding bikes and playing ball - it really is nice to see.

I am alive but barely. Somehow I injured a disc in my neck and has been really giving me problems. I have been reading along just have not felt like posting. It is getting better, just slower than I want.

Sorry to hear that, Roger. Hope you feel better soon - take care

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!!!

I am off to the hospital for phase 2 of the nose "fix". This should be the last surgery I will need. Yay!

Good luck, Coral

WOW! You are crazy!


I got this from JetBlue:

JetBlue will be charging $20.00 for a second piece of checked luggage for
tickets purchased on or
after May 1st for travel beginning on June 1st.

So I guess most of us are ok!If we have purchased our tix already....

Chrissie

I had a feeling this would be happening. Hopefully we will be OK.

Laura and Jenna Bush are going to be in town today to sign their new book. DS used to live across the street from where that Borders is. That road in Winter Park is always jammed and I can't imagine what it will do with all the extra security etc. Good thing DHs Dr appt was Wed and not today.

The other day they closed a major road in Boston for about 40minutes in "anticipation" of the Britain Prime Minister's departure from the Kennedy Library. Nothing like gridlock when you have to pee.

Just wanted to let everyone know that Monica is ok...

Still in shock a little but trying to regroup and plan a counter-assault on her line of work...

She said she would try to make it to chat tomorrow nite and sends her love.

(or maybe she said she'd send a typhoon or a plague of crustacea upon us all...NAHHHH!!!)

Thanks for the update.

Whew what a week..........I am finally all ketched-up! Looking forward to a peaceful weekend - DH is taking bothchildren and going camping so I have the entire weekend to myself to do what i want!

That sounds like heaven- Enjoy

Airfare has gone up $45 for our MCO-SMF return, and $9 for the trip to LA (SMF-SNA). So, no great shakes there.

For the heck of it, just looked up our airfares.....

BOS - LGB...DD & ME - up $100
BOS - LGB...DH - up $140

MCO - BOS (Sept 1) - up $230

Glad I booked when I did

 

[allshookup]

Hey Crew, I found you over on the new thread! Let's see, a quick update on the topics at hand....

No cabin #, still GTY.

Airfare has gone up $45 for our MCO-SMF return, and $9 for the trip to LA (SMF-SNA). So, no great shakes there.


Shore Ex...
Cabo is a sailboat charter (with M)
PV is zip lines with the Crew (but at 2pm)
Acapulco is wander around and see what's what
Aruba is a dive/snorkle charter (with Sarangel)
Cartagena we'll probably wander around, still figuring that one out.

So, no DCL shore ex to book. Still figuring out Palo, spa, etc.


Hope to have the t-**** pre-order website up and running tomorrow, will be asking a few folks to test it out before we open it up to the rest of the crew.


Taking our new (used) pop-up out for her shake down cruise this weekend. A membership campground gave use 2 free nights if we listen to their talk. We'll show up with our three dogs, and they'll think better of it...


Oh, and yesterday morning, I dropped DS6 off at Kindergarten. While waiting in the Kindergarten yard, I had the singular experience of having him empty his coat pockets into my hands…

An Easter Egg Shell, crushed to small bits, Pink
A lump of yellow beeswax for shaping
A bit of wool, undyed, stuck to the beeswax
A piece of twig
The remains of a ski lift ticket
The wire from the ski lift ticket, re-bent to a new use (use unknown)
Two pieces of tree bark, one large, one small
A small piece of felt, yellow
A small white stone, vaguely shaped like an arrowhead
A small piece of shiny silver Mylar, with most of the shine rubbed off

Such are the ingredients of boyhood.
.

Aw that is so cute!

Wow, another new thread. Hopefully I can keep track on this one. You guys talk too much.....

Anyways, this week I just added on the Backstage Magic trip from Adventures by Disney to make this trip even better (and longer and more expensive) for me!

Don't bother keeping up, just pop in when you can! Congrats on the Backstage Magic booking! That should be a blast!

WOW! You are crazy!


I got this from JetBlue:

JetBlue will be charging $20.00 for a second piece of checked luggage for
tickets purchased on or
after May 1st for travel beginning on June 1st.

So I guess most of us are ok!If we have purchased our tix already....

Chrissie

Thanks for the update Chrissie!

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!!!

I am off to the hospital for phase 2 of the nose "fix". This should be the last surgery I will need. Yay!

Best Wishes!

Sorry. When we flew to London, we had the best food.

I think today is Passport day. Will try to get the photos done this am and then off to the passport office.

DH got sort of good news at the Dr Wednesday. Now if I can only get him off to the gym.
DDs husband was off to Korea yesterday. She is feeling lonely already.He will be there til the middle of May. This is the 3rd time the hotel has sent him there. They rotate the managers every so often. The manager from Germany I think is taking his position here in Orlando

Glad to hear DH got some good news!

I am alive but barely. Somehow I injured a disc in my neck and has been really giving me problems. I have been reading along just have not felt like posting. It is getting better, just slower than I want.

Belated Happy Birthdays to Lisa and Kevin.

M great work on the kids pages (I was starting on my own but yours are much better)

Coral good luck today.

So sorry Roger! Hang in there!

Happy Friday . The kids are off from school this week and they couldn't have asked for a better week with weather. Everyone is out riding bikes and playing ball - it really is nice to see.



Sorry to hear that, Roger. Hope you feel better soon - take care


Good luck, Coral



I had a feeling this would be happening. Hopefully we will be OK.



The other day they closed a major road in Boston for about 40minutes in "anticipation" of the Britain Prime Minister's departure from the Kennedy Library. Nothing like gridlock when you have to pee.



Thanks for the update.



That sounds like heaven- Enjoy



For the heck of it, just looked up our airfares.....

BOS - LGB...DD & ME - up $100
BOS - LGB...DH - up $140

MCO - BOS (Sept 1) - up $230

Glad I booked when I did

It has been a beautiful April vacation huh? We haven't done much, but I did lay out & get some sun the other day. Last night we had pizza at Angela's on Rt. 1 in Saugus. We got wings & 3 pizzas plus drinks & it came to $104!!! Geez felt like I was in WDW for a second there!


Don't know if I'll make chat because we are invited to a cook out this evening. Happy Friday Everyone!!!

 

[Downrivermama]

I am alive but barely. Somehow I injured a disc in my neck and has been really giving me problems. I have been reading along just have not felt like posting. It is getting better, just slower than I want.

Sorry to hear your under the weather Roger. Hope you feel better soon.

I think EVERYONE should demonstrate what we all expect out of inflight dining... and bring on something "nice" but something that travels well. I didn't mention before that we've packed fair "to go" many times - or almost EVERY time we're traveling near dinner or lunch time. Well... lobster only once, but we've done Chinese cuisine many times, Pizza, Spaghetti, Boston market, Sushi (the simple kind), and local cuisine from where we're visiting too. The only times we've not packed for a meal is when we dine at our connection stop or just prior or after. Yaknow... ya shift the meal a bit and sit down to a nice meal before or after he flight.

At any rate, every time the United flight attendant goes by asking if we want BOX "A" or "B" or whatever, I decline ... sometimes thinking "gee, look at what has come of this world"..... I miss the TV dinner style hot meals they used to serve.... <wink>

Now I have to buy those $0.99 TV dinner budget gourmet "meals" to get my inflight meal "fixes" satisfied!

Crash, back when I was 16 and started flying, NWA use to have "Snack" flights. A small roast beef sandwich. The 2 best meals I've ever had were on Air France and Piedmont (great omelet!). Back in the 60's my dad worked at Metro with a painting contractor and use to bring home airline silverware. Some was sterling silver and some stainless. I still have a couple of sets. I guess some employees of the food service would thrown everything away rather than sort it to be washed!


Krista, thanks for the update on Monica. She and Trevoy are in my thoughts.

 

[tom31b]

You guys talk too much.....

Yes.

 

[allshookup]

Yes.

 

[tom31b]

Interesting post on the planning boards....

Apparently with the newly fixed DCL website, there are a number of new "Signature Adventure Collection" excursions available including:

Puerto Vallarta:

The Villa at Caletas
Enjoy a day of pure indulgence at the secluded beachside retreat known as Las Caletas — with exclusive access to the only Villa and your own private speedboat to get you there.

Exclusive Adult-Only Beach Getaway
Experience the ultimate luxury that only Nikki Beach Club can provide, including your own beach bed and first-class service.

Ancient Temascal Cleansing Ritual
Experience a once in a lifetime visit to a Medicine Man who is known for cleansing your body and mind, leaving you re-energized and revitalized.

Cabo San Lucas:

The Ultimate Luxury Sail and Snorkel
Experience a day of pure relaxation on a one-of-a-kind vessel with first class service as you set sail along the scenic Gold Coast of Cabo to an idyllic snorkel location.

Hot Springs and Waterfalls at the East Cape
Enjoy your own private vehicle and travel to the secluded East Cape region of Baja Mexico and experience the peace and tranquility of swimming at hot springs and a waterfall.

Private Cabin Cruiser — A Day in Paradise
Enjoy a day of ultimate indulgence on a 60-foot state-of-the-art motorized yacht reserved exclusively for you and your traveling party.

 

[captaincrash]

I just bought a Sandisk c250 with color screen, FM radio , micro SD memory expansion slot and 2GB for $15.95 + tax... free shipping after applying the $10 discount for signing up to check out with Google.com. I bought 3 1gb versions of this player for the same price at WOOT (+$5 shipping - no tax I think) - and so I have several adaptors now (3) plus fitted cases as I gave ONE of these away ... and ONE broken one with a spare battery and parts to scavenge if needed! Cool for a hungry bottom fisher like me!

It is refurb ... but so what for $16 + tax!

http://www.buy.com/prod/sandisk-san...-and-voice-recording/q/loc/111/206531558.html



http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearc...qu=c250+sandisk&qxt=home&display=col&dclksa=1

Check it out!

 

[magiroux]

It has been a beautiful April vacation huh? We haven't done much, but I did lay out & get some sun the other day. Last night we had pizza at Angela's on Rt. 1 in Saugus. We got wings & 3 pizzas plus drinks & it came to $104!!! Geez felt like I was in WDW for a second there!


Don't know if I'll make chat because we are invited to a cook out this evening. Happy Friday Everyone!!!

Somehow I'm thinking drinks had more to do with the $104 bill than the pizza and wings

Have fun at your cookout

 

[magiroux]

It is refurb ... but so what for $16 + tax!

Check it out!

KEWL

 

[magiroux]

Ancient Temascal Cleansing Ritual
Experience a once in a lifetime visit to a Medicine Man who is known for cleansing your body and mind, leaving you re-energized and revitalized.

Visiting a Medicine Man in Mexico..... Hmmm, not so sure about that one

 

[cruisin'Mike]

I am alive but barely. Somehow I injured a disc in my neck and has been really giving me problems. I have been reading along just have not felt like posting. It is getting better, just slower than I want.

Belated Happy Birthdays to Lisa and Kevin.

M great work on the kids pages (I was starting on my own but yours are much better)

Coral good luck today.

OUCH! Sorry to hear this, Roger. Hope you feel better soon.

Just a friendly reminder that you can donate every 56 days, so if you are eligible, you can donate twice between now and cruise (maybe 3 times if you time it right...)

According to the American Red Cross guidelines:



From the CDC:







Its not clear if any of the areas would qualify as disqualifying you from donating blood, but you may want to inquire and donate before hand if you can.

I donated about 2 weeks ago, and there was pretty big laundry list of countries that you cannot have visited. I didn't think to look for any of our port countries, since I haven't been there yet. I thought someone posted a while ago that Cartegena would make us ineligible to donate for a while. If anybody donates soon, let us know if Colombia or anywhere else is on the list.

 

[allshookup]

Somehow I'm thinking drinks had more to do with the $104 bill than the pizza and wings

Have fun at your cookout

Who me??? I only had a few, but they sure were yummy!

 

[justmestace]

Interesting post on the planning boards....

Apparently with the newly fixed DCL website, there are a number of new "Signature Adventure Collection" excursions available including:

Puerto Vallarta:

The Villa at Caletas
Enjoy a day of pure indulgence at the secluded beachside retreat known as Las Caletas — with exclusive access to the only Villa and your own private speedboat to get you there.

Exclusive Adult-Only Beach Getaway
Experience the ultimate luxury that only Nikki Beach Club can provide, including your own beach bed and first-class service.

Ancient Temascal Cleansing Ritual
Experience a once in a lifetime visit to a Medicine Man who is known for cleansing your body and mind, leaving you re-energized and revitalized.

Cabo San Lucas:

The Ultimate Luxury Sail and Snorkel
Experience a day of pure relaxation on a one-of-a-kind vessel with first class service as you set sail along the scenic Gold Coast of Cabo to an idyllic snorkel location.

Hot Springs and Waterfalls at the East Cape
Enjoy your own private vehicle and travel to the secluded East Cape region of Baja Mexico and experience the peace and tranquility of swimming at hot springs and a waterfall.

Private Cabin Cruiser — A Day in Paradise
Enjoy a day of ultimate indulgence on a 60-foot state-of-the-art motorized yacht reserved exclusively for you and your traveling party.

And just how much $$$$$$$ do they want for these things??

 

[bellelinus]

Visiting a Medicine Man in Mexico..... Hmmm, not so sure about that one

I know, I keep thinking he's going to reach into your abdomen and pull out organs for inspection or something!

 

[bellelinus]

And just how much $$$$$$$ do they want for these things??

You know how it goes, if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it!