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

[mjy]

Apparently I'm on the "troublemaker" list with DCL, I should't e-mail anymore, just check the website. Anyone know if the website shows theme nights, etc. once they are decided?

I just want you to know that you ARE on their list as confirmed by the following note:

4/30/08

Dear Michael,

Thank you for choosing a Disney Cruise Line Vacation!

At this time we are feverishly attempting to avoid the DIS member
known as tom31b.

We encourage you - and all DIS members - to ignore any postings
he may make about us here at Disney Cruise Line.

We hope this information has been helpful. If you require further
assistance, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to sailing with you! Have a Magical Day!

Reservations Department

I thought that was a friendly enough note to me . . . but it's sure bad to be you!

 

[sk8ingmom]

Apparently I'm on the "troublemaker" list with DCL, I should't e-mail anymore, just check the website. Anyone know if the website shows theme nights, etc. once they are decided?

Quick everyone, check your GTY status.
Tom has just been assigned to a cabin in the engine room.

Interesting that DCL hasn't changed their info on the "my cruise" page

Nice to know they update the web site in a timely manner.
Good thing we know to check there for changes.

How to Become an Acapulco Cliff Diver

Oh, is it that easy?

Seriously, that whole article scared the carp out of me. Too close to home. DS7's Godfather, one of our BFFs from HS who also went to college with DH turned himself into a quadraplegic 10 years ago this August. 6' tall college swimmer, lifeguard, freeking Coast Guard officer dove into about 5.5' deep lake. Yeah it was stupid, but how many of us have done simarly stupid things escaped unharmed?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I just want you to know that you ARE on their list as confirmed by the following note:
I thought that was a friendly enough note to me . . . but it's sure bad to be you!

 

[mjy]

I am pretty excited.

I have purchased my camera for the EB cruise.

It is a Nikon D40.

Here are a couple of samples as I have been playing with its features including its zoom.

Far, then zoom:

Some other close-ups:

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Quick everyone, check your GTY status.
Tom has just been assigned to a cabin in the engine room.

Aft 8620 he has been assigned by DCL.






Thats about 100 feet, aft of, Boatswain goofy.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

indubitably

I had a Mary Poppins moment when I saw that. Love Bert saying that word

I had flashbacks to the ending of the Schoolhouse Rock song "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, get your adverbs here."

MY TURN-MY TURN!!!!!!


PIF

Chad - he's the new CD we'll be breaking in, right? They call him Hanging Chad, 'cause he hangs around with the pax a lot?





Looks like a bunch of 1919 Drag Queens to me.





Well, DARN! You beat me to it!




We were in line right behind Debi....

Put us on the PIF list!
.

Congrats for all the PIF's

GM

Presently 58 going up to 81 here in Sunny Central Florida

and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today

aboard to all the newbies

Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all we have missed

Have a great Saturday

HEY LIZ!!!

I wanted to let you know I looked over your pictures from your DD's wedding. Everything looked beautiful. And WOW, what a church!

Congrats again!

 

[micmse2003]

Apparently I'm on the "troublemaker" list with DCL, I should't e-mail anymore, just check the website. Anyone know if the website shows theme nights, etc. once they are decided?

Tom this needs to appear in your signature!!!

 

[got2travel]

Here I go getting serious but I thought I would share since I consider you my friends.

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born
A Death Certificate shows that we died
Pictures show that we lived!
Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly.

I Believe, scratch that, I'm learning... That you can keep going long after you think you can't

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Oh look, someone is going through the locks at Miraflores right now.

Panama Canal Cam

 

[DiaLady]

Hi Folks --

With all the discussion about baggage costs, I thought I'd post this great summary that was part of my newsletter from VACATIONS TO GO.

We just returned from Orlando today and only took one bag for three people for four days. We just barely came under the 50 lb limit (after I took out my book and had one of the boys carry it in their backpacks). They also measured my case to make sure it was under some size allowance (it was barely).

Anyway, here's the info from that newsletter:

[FONT=&quot]Escalating fuel costs are also having a negative impact on airlines, and in response, several major carriers have announced additional fees and restrictions on checked baggage.

Beginning in May and with some exceptions, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways will assess a $25 charge when passengers check a second bag on domestic flights (US Airways' fee will apply to international flights as well). This fee applies to each leg of travel, so customers will pay $50 on a second checked bag for roundtrip flights.

Continental's new charge affects customers who purchased nonrefundable economy tickets on or after April 5, 2008, for flights departing on or after May 5, 2008 and applies to all domestic flights, plus travel to Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Coach customers booked in the "Y class" of service, OnePass Elite customers, SkyTeam Elite customers, Elite-for-a-Day customers, on-duty active military personnel, first class and BusinessFirst customers are exempt from this charge, and will be allowed to check a second bag for free.

Delta will charge $25 for a second checked bag for passengers traveling on or after May 1st on domestic flights, including travel within the United States and to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. First class and Business Elite passengers will be allowed to check up to three bags at no additional charge on Delta and Delta Connection-operated flights only.

Northwest's new policy is applicable to nonrefundable, domestic economy tickets purchased on or after March 29, 2008, for travel on or after May 5, 2008. Northwest defines domestic travel as within the U.S. and to or from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Northwest Airlines' Silver, Gold and Platinum WorldPerks Elite customers, SkyTeam Elite customers and passengers booked in Full Fare classes may still check two bags free of charge, and first class passengers may check up to three bags without charge.

United Airlines will charge $50 round-trip ($25 per leg) for checking a second piece of luggage on tickets purchased on or after February 4, 2008 for flights departing on or after May 5, 2008 and traveling within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. The following types of passengers are exempt from this fee and may check up to two bags at no cost: first class, business class, First Award, Business Award, Mileage Plus Premier, Mileage Plus Premier Associate, Star Alliance Silver Members, Mileage Plus Global Services, Mileage Plus 1K, Mileage Plus Premier Executive, Star Alliance Gold Members and military personnel with orders.

Also on May 5, US Airways will begin charging those who booked on or after February 26 a $50 round-trip fee ($25 per leg) for checking a second piece of luggage. US Airways will apply this fee for domestic and some international travel. Dividend Miles Preferred members, passengers traveling to and from Europe or Asia, first class and Envoy passengers, Star Alliance Silver and Gold status members, active military personnel in uniform with ID, unaccompanied minors and passengers checking personal assistance devices (such as a wheelchair) are exempt from these charges.

In most cases, travelers whose itineraries include a city outside of the US (other than in those destinations mentioned above), as either the origin or destination, will not be subject to the second-bag fee. For example, someone flying on Continental from Austin to Houston and connecting to London would not have to pay to check a second bag.

Please note that if you book your airfare through a cruise line's Air/Sea program, and your assigned flights are with one of the above-mentioned airlines, you will be subject to the $25 fee for a second checked bag, even if your frequent flier program status (Elite, Preferred, etc.) would normally exempt you from it. Only if you request an air deviation with business or first class seats, for an additional fee, will you be able to apply your frequent flier status to your flights to gain exemption from the second bag fee.

For all airlines, baggage is subject to size and weight restrictions as well. Generally, bags weighing more than 50 lbs. on domestic flights are subject to additional fees. Often, weight limits for international flights are lower than those for domestic flights. If your travel plans include flights between countries overseas, be sure to check the airlines' web sites to confirm which restrictions are applicable to your flights, before you leave home.

Other major airlines, including Southwest and American, have not yet announced additional fees for second checked bags, but may follow suit.

TTFN
Theresa [/FONT]

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Picture from the Coral Princess right now.

 

[KSDisneyDad]

Picture from the Coral Princess right now.

TORTURE!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I am pretty excited.

I have purchased my camera for the EB cruise.

It is a Nikon D40.

Here are a couple of samples as I have been playing with its features including its zoom.

Far, then zoom:

Great pictures Mike I am way jealous. Don't get too good with that camera, I think the crew around here will request most of the pictures taken of us in soft-focus.

 

[sk8ingmom]

Great pictures Mike I am way jealous. Don't get too good with that camera, I think the crew around here will request most of the pictures taken of us in soft-focus.

Forget soft focus. There's a reason why I take the pictures!

 

[poohssmum]

We had the same thing earlier this year and found out that it was the teacher who was making not only our son, but many other kids in the class, feel like they were worthless. After trying many alternatives, we finally had to make a difficult decision to not only change teachers, but change schools. In hindsight, it was the best thing we could have done and wished we would have done it sooner. Fortunately, our school district allows you to attend any school as long as you get the appropriate approvals. Now our son is motivated, happy, turns in all homework and went from getting C's, D's and even F's (mostly for failure to turn in homework and not paying attention) to all A's and one B. We knew from assessments that he had the talent if he would just apply himself. This new teacher really makes all the difference!! We're all much happier.

I'm glad things seem to be working out so much better for your son. Our town is small, so it's either this school or private school ... and I've got a TOAL to pay for Actually, this particular DS has had some LESS than stellar teachers in his lifetime ... but this isn't one of them. She's very proactive, attentive and concerned about this progress. She sent us the note only 3 weeks into the term ... well before progress reports even come out. She could have easily waited until that time ... thus making it a bit too late for him to recover. OH ... and your DW's b-day is the same day as my brother and his wife. I told them for "their" b-day to watch the Canal Cam and I'd wave to them

I'm really horrid at the multiquote, but just wanted to say THANKS to all of you for your input on my DS's issues ... somehow it's comforting to know that we're not alone and as frustrating as it is, this is all pretty "normal"

 

[mjy]

Great pictures Mike I am way jealous. Don't get too good with that camera, I think the crew around here will request most of the pictures taken of us in soft-focus.

Thanks!

As to the pictures of the people, those pictures would never be posted. I know "What happens on the ship stays on the ship!"

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Nice pictures!

 

[darthrugby]

I am pretty excited.

I have purchased my camera for the EB cruise.

It is a Nikon D40.

Here are a couple of samples as I have been playing with its features including its zoom.

Far, then zoom:

Some other close-ups:

Nice picture. I like the close ups they're very clear. Like the tulips also.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

CABO & PV.

I have posted this before, but on this busy thread it can get buried, If anyone is considering the PRIVATE car hire or Van hire, in Cabo or PV, booked through DCL, you can contact DCL shore excursions NOW, No need to wait until the booking date.

I have Cabo confirmed for myself and PV, for my family and Diane, we will have to pay up on the 19th by Credit card, but its all confirmed Now, no worry on the DCL website that night and the prices are reasonable for a family of four, maybe comparable with a DCL Bus trip.

Well worth consideration.

You can download a form from the DCL website, if considering it, do it now.

 

[discruiser]

oh wow! i used to love that show! and to see how young some of the actors/actesses are in that episode...funny to watch!

Oh, I did too! I used to watch The Love Boat and dream of going on a cruise someday!

Kim