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

[cbjfan61]

Thank you! I have to admit that I love martini's!

I do tend to check every day but don't usually have time to post every day.

I love the flavored ones, not so much the real ones. Appletini, Cosmo, etc is my preference....woooo whoooo.

 

[buckifan]

WHEW!!!! Now that I think I have really found the end of this thread...
We are going on the cruise as of today!!!!
There will be my DH, Me, and our DDs ages 17, 15, 12 & 8.
I am going to try to catch up to speed on some of the important things that have deadlines.
Anyone have an abreviated list? Like t-shirt orders, exscursions and such?

Glad you found us!

 

[buckifan]

LOVE YOUR AVATAR! I have vista and I have about 10 different martini glass images that do a slide show on my desktop! I'm new at this, but the DH has been talking you everyone out here months, months, months (you get the idea!) Do you check every day?

Okay, so then we are doing the martini tasting, right?

 

[cbjfan61]

Shella....speed read, or you will be here all night.

Hello, hello I'll be honest, I'm afraid I'll never keep up

 

[Reenieny18]

I have a good question or a good point... How can the airlines charge us for luggage that we can't take on board. We can only take 3 oz of 3 items of liquid. Heck what about men and ladies bringing razors and shaving cream. I can't go a week yet alone a 3 night stay with no real shampoo, hairspray and mousse...

Are they making us go without makeup as well,, lol Can you imagine what
we will look like as a society.. Now I have to pay $50 more for the price of beauty..lol along with my makeup because they wont let me take these items on board....gotta love it.....

 

[cbjfan61]

Okay, so then we are doing the martini tasting, right?

WOULD LOVE TO!! I'm in if you are in

 

[geffric]

Then off to my first follow up with the Onc. Dr since treatments completed. I have been officially been declared.......CANCER FREE!!! Got an appt for my 6 month follow up.


It has been quite a winter and I want to say Thank you to all my DIS freinds who have offered up such wonderful support through postings, PM's, cards, a little surpise gifts. It is appreciated more than I can ever express


The "Neighborhood Ladies" are taking me out to a local pub Friday night to celebrate. Since I have a designated driver I think I may just have a drink...or two

Mary Annn that is great news.. CONGRATS!!!

 

[geffric]

What a day!

Any of you north of Chicago know what I'm talking about.

I'm in Mundelein, IL these days on a seminar (going back home tomorrow).

Today was one of those "postcard-perfect" type of days: baby blue skies, cotton puff clouds, 62 degree but sunny and feeling of warmth.

Just a great day to be alive.

So what if I'm still a GTY. So what if I cannot wait for August 17th to come around. So what if I cannot keep up with the fast pace of our pages.

It's just a pretty day and that was enough for me!

I work in downtown Chi.. so hard to say if it was nice.. but glad you enjoyed the day. BTW my parents used to live by you in Cal City

Congrats on getting a cabin & welcome aboard!

I can honestly say that I can't catch up! I usually go back and read the last 4 or 5 pages and will sometimes go further back if I see something that I want to read further or comment on.

Yep.. I don't try to ketchup... last few pages and then a hello..

 

[magiroux]

:

Well, I had a very exciting afternoon. My son and his school were taken to our CITY HALL and the Mayor gave a proclamation to them re: their Mock Trail Championship of our REGION. They came in 3rd place this weekend. Over 600 schools and over 8500 students competed... It makes a mom so proud... Then we were on the news as well. I got 4 phone calls in a row.. Like my family didnt know I was there as well...lol

That is very exciting. You have reason to be proud, Mama!! Congrats!!

WHEW!!!! Now that I think I have really found the end of this thread...
We are going on the cruise as of today!!!!
There will be my DH, Me, and our DDs ages 17, 15, 12 & 8.
I am going to try to catch up to speed on some of the important things that have deadlines.
Anyone have an abreviated list? Like t-shirt orders, exscursions and such?

Yep, like others said, head over to the piratezone. It is much easier to keep track of all the planing stuff that is going on.

wow, you all are amazing! I introduced myself a couple days ago, was not on again until today, and you added over 50 pages to the site! How long does it normally take you guys to catch up each day with postings (obviously showing how much of a newbie I am )

Sometimes, I never catch up. I just jump into the conversations going on at the time, so just jump on in

I got all excited........I got Mickey Mail today.

Then I realized it's for the Sept 1 cruise that I had to cancel.

But the package is so much better than ours. Has an addendum stating when Pirate Night and Formal Night are.

: Sorry you had to cancel your cruise. Now, doesn't that just make you crazy? They have their nights announced and we just sit here waiting...past the Hassle Free Booking Night, no less

Happy Bee-lated Birthday Christopher (KSDisneyDad)!!!

'ing to wish you a HAPPY 40TH!!!!!

Attention Pirates and Wenches!!


It's really not THAT big a deal, but I got your attention.

I'm not going to be around now for a while. Deadline is coming up for the wedding and all.....need to be finishing things up and getting ready to go. I'll only be back for a couple of days and then leave for the 6-8-08 Magic Mexican Riviera...whoo hooo...

Anyway.......still not sure if or how I will be able to post any kind of report. Maybe I will start a trip report on that Board.....anywho.....if anyone has any specific questions, my e-mail addy is in my profile.

Will pop in when I can......


CARRY ON.......

Stacey, have a great time at the wedding and your cruise. You will be missed

Hi all. I'm back from our road trip mini-vacation! How was the Hastle Free Day? I got tired of trying to ketchup. Man you were busy while we were gone!

Yep, we were *busy* discussing how wonderful that "hassle-free" booking worked out for all of us

I am hoping my DD doesn't find out. She is 11 and will be one of the ones in Quest for the trip. She loves sleepovers.

Same with my DD (12). She lives for sleepovers. Perhaps they will have one in their age group too

OK, I gottta go now but before I do so ...

An Open Apology...​

I'm terribly sorry "XXX".

I am NOT the smartest swabbie. Your opinon must be shared by others ( that my posting of the Hillary NUTCRACKER was less then ideal )- and to all I must post an open apolagy. And I will now.

I meant no harm - as you must know. However, I also may have inadvertantly implied a single grating POV which was not really my intent. I was just looking for a nut cracker image - and this one popped up - and it struck me as unique - different - perhaps entertaining and approximately the right dimensions to fit the page. Something difficult to find sometimes. It did not cross my mind that it would be all that contentious.

Without mentioning you by name - I will post an open apology now.

I really gotta go now or risk disappointing the kids.

I would like to suggest I am still a somewhat INNOCENT SWABBIE in this matter.... [/CENTER]

Aww, Crash.. I am innocent (this time)

I got so frustrated in Walmart this weekend that I left my cart in the middle of the aisle and walked out. Called a friend and told him he needed to take me out for a drink! I was bumped into twice, had people walk in front of my moving cart 4 times, and had someone roll their eyes at me when I said "Excuse Me" so I could get through the aisle. This was all done by employees!!! Then there's the list of rude customers, but I expect that when I go there.

I can certainly relate to what you are talking about.....Even though our local Walmart has the best prices, by far, I can no longer tolerate their total lack of customer service.

I know that there had been some discusion on the pirate zone boards about a hummer limo tour on the saturday before the cruise. But my mom and I may not be abvailable to join in on that. Has anyone looked into other tours like grayline or starline?

I've never been to LA so we'd like to hit the major sites....

Are you talking about a different date? I wish I could make the 8/16 one too, but have to pick up the luggage (also known as DH ) that morning. I would perhaps e interested in a different date.

You also need shoes. It's not quite West Virginia.

Shoes, did someone say shoes? If there is anyone that is an expert on shoes, it is J.R. ...or was that SWMBO

I don't think I booked anything for myself that would involve actually walking... I hate to sweat so, if I can avoid it, I do! LOL!

I saw on the planning boards that alot of you booked the walking tour in Columbia....... You know it's hot, right?

we plan on getting some of these...

http://www.amazon.com/Well-Patch-Cooling-Headache-Migraine/dp/B000GZUXRY

..mag., that's news..worth.... ..raiding..the rum!

ps, before its all gone.

Sorry, Lil Grumpy...you got lost/overlooked in my last quote..... for your well wishes

OMGoodness....she has been using her thighmaster!

 

[magiroux]

Mary Annn that is great news.. CONGRATS!!!

Thank you, Susan Look forward to meeting up with you again.

 

[m&m's mom]

Attention Pirates and Wenches!!


It's really not THAT big a deal, but I got your attention.

I'm not going to be around now for a while. Deadline is coming up for the wedding and all.....need to be finishing things up and getting ready to go. I'll only be back for a couple of days and then leave for the 6-8-08 Magic Mexican Riviera...whoo hooo...

Anyway.......still not sure if or how I will be able to post any kind of report. Maybe I will start a trip report on that Board.....anywho.....if anyone has any specific questions, my e-mail addy is in my profile.

Will pop in when I can......


CARRY ON.......

Have a wonderful time!

OK, I gottta go now but before I do so ...

An Open Apology...​

I'm terribly sorry "XXX".

I am NOT the smartest swabbie. Your opinon must be shared by others ( that my posting of the Hillary NUTCRACKER was less then ideal )- and to all I must post an open apolagy. And I will now.

I meant no harm - as you must know. However, I also may have inadvertantly implied a single grating POV which was not really my intent. I was just looking for a nut cracker image - and this one popped up - and it struck me as unique - different - perhaps entertaining and approximately the right dimensions to fit the page. Something difficult to find sometimes. It did not cross my mind that it would be all that contentious.

Without mentioning you by name - I will post an open apology now.

I really gotta go now or risk disappointing the kids.

I would like to suggest I am still a somewhat INNOCENT SWABBIE in this matter....​

No worries. You never offend me. I appreciate your kind thoughts and inspiration. If I have to put up w/ a couple of pictures of Cheryl beating John or a Hillary Nutcracker (liked that one)- so be it.

My dad is big time Hilary supporter and he LOVES the nutcracker -- he bought a couple for his sisters that also support Hillary.....

Yeah and they are Athiests, right??? - ETA- that's the IL's. Guess your Dad can have his nutcracker.

We are,too. We fly in the early morning of the 17th......

What are you flying and where are you staying the 17th?

[/CENTER]


Hey, dude . . . I've seen that on lost of different venues already. I didn't take any offense. I thought it was rather Hillaryious.

Another good one
I hope you aren't giving us your best and are saving some of your wit for the cruise.
I have to admit I was a bit intimidated when I found out a Catholic Priest was going to be on our cruise but now I really look forward to meeting you.

Hopefully we can get to say hello
I'm so happy for you. DH gets to see his Dr tomorrow .

I hope so too. I will send you my cell phone number when it gets closer and we can see what we can do.
Good Luck to your DH. I will be thinking good thoughts for him.

I have a good question or a good point... How can the airlines charge us for luggage that we can't take on board. We can only take 3 oz of 3 items of liquid. Heck what about men and ladies bringing razors and shaving cream. I can't go a week yet alone a 3 night stay with no real shampoo, hairspray and mouse...

Are they making us go without makeup as well,, lol Can you imagine what
we will look like as a society.. Now I have to pay $50 more for the price of beauty..lol along with my makeup because they wont let me take these items on board....gotta love it.....

You can check more liquids- just not in your carryon.

 

[Esteri]

​

Hear, Hear Crew!​

The Quartermaster be pleased to tell ya that the Pirate Soft Goods shopping cart is open!! Thanks be to our two intrepid crewmates who braved the cart as the first sales. It worked perfectly!​

Raise your grog to JR who, with a little custom coding, solved our PayPal problem. Hear, Hear JR!! ​

What be sold there??

The shopping cart is to purchase t-****, tanks, pillowcases, gear (tote) bags, and DIY printing service. If yer lookin' for lanyards or wristbands, see ThePirateZone website for instructions.

It's recommended that you wear Black on embarkation day, and White when we go through the Panama Canal. Want something different? Or only want one shirt? No one will shun you - we're a welcoming crew!

How can I pay?

You have two choices. Mail a check or money order to the Quartermaster, or pay by PayPal. Check and Money Order orders will only be taken through 3 June, and payment must arrive by 9 June. See the calendar below.

All PayPal orders have an additional 3% added to the total amount. This is the cover the cost of the PayPal service. The 3% will show up at the end of the checkout process as a "PayPal Surcharge". Why do we have one? This is a not-for-profit endeavour. To keep costs low for everyone, we're just charging what stuff actually costs.

What Goods be Available?

• T-shirts and Unixes tanks (heavy weight, 100% cotton, provided by the printer)
• Ladies Tanks and Camis (100% cotton, cut for the ladies, Special Order item on the calendar)
• Pillowcases (200 thread count, 60/40 cotton/poly blend, Special Order item on the calendar)
• Gear Bag (Tote Bag) (Special Order item on the calendar)
• DIY (you send the item and the printer prints it, see the calendar for the receive by date)

What choices have I?

MANY! Black or White, front image placement, and yes or no on the back image. There are choices for every item you order, so be sure to read the description, and enter what you want! Some choices will add a little extra to the base cost of the item. It is noted next to the choice.

What be the costs?

The base costs (white, single image) for the items are:
Adult T-****...............$11.64
Adult Uni-sex Tank........$11.64
Youth T-****..............$9.21
Ladies Tank..................$12.20
Ladies Cami..................$17.52
Other special order........ contact the Quartermaster
Gear (Tote) Bag............$10.15
Pillowcase....................$10.51
DIY.............................$7.51

When do they ship?

All orders ship via USPS Priority Mail with Delivery confirmation.

US Crew Mates' packages will ship to the shipping address provided on 3 July 2008.

International Crew Mates will need to provide the address of their pre-cruise hotel. Their packages will ship on 10 August marked "Hold for Arrival". If that won't work for you, please contact the Quartermaster.

Members of the Packing Crew may pick up their orders in person on Packing Day - 2 July.

Argh! I've changed my mind!

PM the Quartermaster (Esteri) or send an email via the contact form in the cart. Let me know what you want to add (or delete) and I'll let you know where your stuff is in the process, and how we can handle it. If your t-**** order has already gone to the printer, I won't be able to let you delete it.

Where be this magical cart?

http://thepiratezone.info/zencart be the address. Remember that you be needing to create a login and password (if'n you didn't already during pre-order). Yer information won't be shared with anyone - or the plank will be walked!

Calendar of Events for the Sale

 

[sk8ingmom]

No spoiler here, but why are the AI winning songs always so carpy??

M congrats on your genetically altered son.

Thanks.
I think.

I hope your week gets better Roger!

I'm in my *mid* forties...which I will be unitl the day I turn 50!

ITA! I was in my early 30's until the moment I turned 35. Now I'll claim mid-30's until the moment I turn 40!

--- oooppss I forgot to hit submit this morning ------

WoW! Your own personal time warp. Awesome.

Now where did I leave my flux capacitor?

But the package is so much better than ours. Has an addendum stating when Pirate Night and Formal Night are.

Wonder how long until they all go that way... I guess I'm glad we just used up most of our miles. Southwest is still allowing 2 bags per person, so we're good, at least for the cruise But here's another thought... Aren't people going to just try to carry everything on now? Are they going to start charging for overhead bin space too?

Just give them time. Between the airlines and TSA we won't be able to carry anything on anyway.

I had to call DCL yesterday for something else with the cruise and the rep was so nice I decided to ask about our "special nights" just in case something had been announced. She looked for a while for me and couldn't find anything really except an internal communication telling them (the reps) to "check back soon" becasue it was going to be announced "any day now."

A week late and thousands of dollars short

I was told the special night was the BALLROOM UNDER THE STARS on the night before CASTAWAY CAY... Also, when asked what it was.. she said you pull out all the stops for a grandballroom attire..

allshookup... thank you for the BDAY greeting to my DH MARTY...

Well, I had a very exciting afternoon. My son and his school were taken to our CITY HALL and the Mayor gave a proclamation to them re: their Mock Trail Championship of our REGION. They came in 3rd place this weekend. Over 600 schools and over 8500 students competed... It makes a mom so proud... Then we were on the news as well. I got 4 phone calls in a row.. Like my family didnt know I was there as well...lol

Welcome to all the new pirates and familes... Its tough to catch up.. but just go to the first page for a quick recap..

Congrats to DS! How exciting. Some of my favorite undergrad classes were debate & courtroom rhetoric. It's amazing how those skills transfer to so many career paths.

I'll admit to being TOTALLY excited about Ballroom Under the Stars, Fish Under the Sea, whatever. I hope it wins the GROWN UP PRINCESS POLL!

Okay, so then we are doing the martini tasting, right?

Did someone say martini tasting??

I have a good question or a good point... How can the airlines charge us for luggage that we can't take on board. We can only take 3 oz of 3 items of liquid. Heck what about men and ladies bringing razors and shaving cream. I can't go a week yet alone a 3 night stay with no real shampoo, hairspray and mouse...

Are they making us go without makeup as well,, lol Can you imagine what
we will look like as a society.. Now I have to pay $50 more for the price of beauty..lol along with my makeup because they wont let me take these items on board....gotta love it.....

Unfortunately they can charge for whatever they want as long as enough people will pay for it. I am so over air travel at this point. We're driving next summer.

 

[MrsScooby]

Thanks, MrsScooby. I got a quote of $96 at the Sunrise Hotel. Anyone heard of it?

I haven't heard of it, but it's only for one night, right ?

Then off to my first follow up with the Onc. Dr since treatments completed. I have been officially been declared.......CANCER FREE!!! Got an appt for my 6 month follow up.

That is awesome to hear Mary Ann Makes you appreciate all the good stuff even more Take it easy on the booze though

What time are you getting into San Pedro?? Looks like I might get to make the dinner with all of you!!

We're there too

I've never been so proud to be a WENCH!

Go wenches!!!

These are the best words I have ever read to live your life by!! I know its long but very interesting and true!!

Love it I put it up at work. Thanks Cheryl.

I don't think I booked anything for myself that would involve actually walking... I hate to sweat so, if I can avoid it, I do! LOL!

I saw on the planning boards that alot of you booked the walking tour in Columbia....... You know it's hot, right?

Hoping for a less than sweltering day I really want to see the city

 

[PBader]

And you probably have people blaming the remodel for the higher prices I'd bet.

Monica, I hear all kinds of things. But it makes me feel good when my customers tell me how they like things.

I got all excited........I got Mickey Mail today.
Then I realized it's for the Sept 1 cruise that I had to cancel.

But the package is so much better than ours. Has an addendum stating when Pirate Night and Formal Night are.

I agree! It couldn't have been that much trouble for them to give us something like that

wow, you all are amazing! I introduced myself a couple days ago, was not on again until today, and you added over 50 pages to the site! How long does it normally take you guys to catch up each day with postings (obviously showing how much of a newbie I am )

WHEW!!!! Now that I think I have really found the end of this thread...
We are going on the cruise as of today!!!!
There will be my DH, Me, and our DDs ages 17, 15, 12 & 8.
I am going to try to catch up to speed on some of the important things that have deadlines.
Anyone have an abreviated list? Like t-shirt orders, exscursions and such?

A big welcome to both of you. There is NO WAY I can keep up with the thread either, but it is fun to try.

Well, I had a very exciting afternoon. My son and his school were taken to our CITY HALL and the Mayor gave a proclamation to them re: their Mock Trail Championship of our REGION. They came in 3rd place this weekend. Over 600 schools and over 8500 students competed... It makes a mom so proud... Then we were on the news as well. I got 4 phone calls in a row.. Like my family didnt know I was there as well...lol

Congrats to your ds Doreen

Half breed...that's all I ever heard..Half breed How I learned to hate the wooord!
(I love Cher! Woo!)

PAULAYour renovations look great!

Thanks Chrissie I would love to see Cher while she is out in Vegas. I don't know if you saw my other post but I want to thank you again for the visit. It was so nice to meet you

 

[goofyforlife]

Here it is:

http://lesmagic-icalcruisingsummer2008.blogspot.com/

Thanks Julie...

I don't think I booked anything for myself that would involve actually walking... I hate to sweat so, if I can avoid it, I do!

Which is why i'm on the las americas pool trip....

We are going on the cruise as of today!!!!

Welcome Chrissie....what part of MD are you from?

 

[pdarrah]

I'll admit to being TOTALLY excited about Ballroom Under the Stars, Fish Under the Sea, whatever. I hope it wins the GROWN UP PRINCESS POLL!

Hi M - Looks like you are getting your wish at the moment! Current results:

1st Formal Night: 3
2nd Formal Night: 12 (Ballroom Under the Stars)
Semi-Formal Night: 9 (Prince and Princess dinner)

For anyone who plans to participate who would like to vote, the GROWN UP PRINCESS POLL is here.

Pamela

 

[Joel110]

WHEW!!!! Now that I think I have really found the end of this thread...
We are going on the cruise as of today!!!!
There will be my DH, Me, and our DDs ages 17, 15, 12 & 8.
I am going to try to catch up to speed on some of the important things that have deadlines.
Anyone have an abreviated list? Like t-shirt orders, exscursions and such?

Read Laura's blog about the first ever sleepover for the 7-10 year olds in the lab.

I think this would be more popular than Palo Brunch...

 

[sk8ingmom]

Ye Olde Print Shoppe

Here ye Here ye

Attention all Cap’n’s, First Mates, Swabbies and Wenches
If ya don’t yet know ta read, ya best be learnin’.

Ye Olde Print Shoppe specializin’ in design of print goods includin’:

Pirate Navigators, large and small
Mini Pirate Cruise Journals
Drink of the Day Passports

is now open for business. And this shop be the only in all of the new world willin’ ta deal with the likes of pirates.

If ya been commandeered, aarrr volunteered ta write a journal page, ya best be getting’ your goods ta the printer by July 1.

If you be leading a crew (task force) for an onboard activity, ya best be getting’ your information to the printer before July 15. Information ta include – activity, day, time, place and cabin number ta check for updates after we sail.

All pirates, dead or undead, should be mindful to follow these deadlines.

All print matter will be available to download and print fer yerself by August 1. The print shop proprietor already has two full sea bags and a treasure chest, so will not be transportin’ yer goods for ya.

Fair winds and following seas & mind yer p’s and q’s.

That is all.

​

 

[magiroux]

These are the best words I have ever read to live your life by!! I know its long but very interesting and true!!

Excellent post..although, I am having a little trouble with #5 lately

Wench?

Finally, a wench...Congrats!!!