8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 15

[tom31b]

Well....

... seeing as this is not a US flagged ship they adhere to the maritime laws of their flag. And they obviously choose to flag their ships where the laws are VERY favorable to them. So - off hand I don't see as to how we could resist being charged for the $100pp.

Of course, polite griping can't hurt too much. I mean a bunch of us are still awaiting guarantee assignments - so that means if anyone were too intense in thier complaints they misght still get a cabin assignment under the Rockin' Bar D or next to the engine room, eh?

Except that the contract we have is with Disney Travel or some such, a US company, located in Florida and we have agreed to venue our disputes in Florida..... (of course we didn't really sign a contract did we....)

 

[tom31b]

Hello All
Just checked my online ressie and indeed an extra $400 has been added on already This is not going to go over very well. I think that all of us were at or above our max price when we booked this cruise and now hidden charges. DCL had to of known about this back when they were negotiating with the canal for passage. I do think that there is a clause in the cruise contract (will check tomorrow) that allows for changes in port charges but not $100/pp. I am expecting the letter this week and will definitely going to phone to give them my opinion.

The toll increase came out in May. However, the tolls have increased similarly the last 4 years, they should have known.

 

[tom31b]

26 days to our cruise, everyone is very excited even Ian Thomas (.7 yrs)

Sorry to hear about the Canal Tax, that's another $900 for me.

I've had no luck getting on the new web site. Have followed directions that were sent, anyone can help!!!

#800 never thought I'd get there.

Anyone with website problems should use the address on the website front page to e-mail the webmaster.

 

[Downrivermama]

Hey all, we are back form WDW. Had a magical birthday! Didn't see the dream team except once. Saw people with fast passes but that was it. It turned out to be an expensive trip, but the next time we go they will "Welcome us home at SSR!"

We flew Southwest for the first time. They are awesome! The employees are actually happy.

Now it looks like I've got alot of ketchup to do!

 

[tom31b]

Hey all, we are back form WDW. Had a magical birthday! Didn't see the dream team except once. Saw people with fast passes but that was it. It turned out to be an expensive trip, but the next time we go they will "Welcome us home at SSR!"

We flew Southwest for the first time. They are awesome! The employees are actually happy.

Now it looks like I've got alot of ketchup to do!

Welcome Home!

 

[buckifan]

Hey all, we are back form WDW. Had a magical birthday! Didn't see the dream team except once. Saw people with fast passes but that was it. It turned out to be an expensive trip, but the next time we go they will "Welcome us home at SSR!"

We flew Southwest for the first time. They are awesome! The employees are actually happy.

Now it looks like I've got alot of ketchup to do!

Welcome back, Tina! Hope you had a great Birthday!!

 

[buckifan]

Hello All
Just checked my online ressie and indeed an extra $400 has been added on already This is not going to go over very well. I think that all of us were at or above our max price when we booked this cruise and now hidden charges. DCL had to of known about this back when they were negotiating with the canal for passage. I do think that there is a clause in the cruise contract (will check tomorrow) that allows for changes in port charges but not $100/pp. I am expecting the letter this week and will definitely going to phone to give them my opinion.

Roger....did you transfer your ressie to a TA? I looked on DCL site, and my balance doesn't even show up. Looked on DU site, and my balance is the same as it was, no increase.

Not that this is fair at all, but is it possible they cannot charge the increase if a TA has the ressie?

Only reason I ask is that someone stated earlier that DCL said if balance is not paid in full, they will charge the increase.

Either way....this HOOTS!

 

[Downrivermama]

Thanks you guys. We had a blast, even though dd pouted abit that it was my birthday and not hers! Of course she got to pick where we would go. Can't wait to go back and stay at SSR. The models were great. DD was having FL withdrawl this morning. She wants to move there!

 

[bellelinus]

I'm sitting here waiting for our family doc's office to open at 9am. I've been up and down all night, that's why I posted around 3am this morning. I think I either pulled or strained a muscle on the right side of my chest as I was moving heavy furniture the other day for Hazel. I've tried everything I could think of to relieve the pain, but nothing has helped. At 3am this morning my chest felt as though it was on fire so I put an ice pack on it and was able to fall back to sleep until 6am.

I called out of work today, with the extra help that I received over the past few weeks, the water meter readings are actually ahead of schedule(for a change).

If anyone has any extra I'd appreciate some of it sent my way.

Hope you feel better soon, Andy!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Roger....did you transfer your ressie to a TA? I looked on DCL site, and my balance doesn't even show up. Looked on DU site, and my balance is the same as it was, no increase.

Not that this is fair at all, but is it possible they cannot charge the increase if a TA has the ressie?

Only reason I ask is that someone stated earlier that DCL said if balance is not paid in full, they will charge the increase.

Either way....this HOOTS!

I orginally booked directly on the DCL website and have not yet transferred to a TA. My confirmation number has not changed but there is an additional $400 on my bill from the last time I checked. This works out to a 6% increase for us. There went my Tier 1 pricing.

 

[Verandah Man]

Hey Guys,

I just arrived home from seeing the doc and stopping at CVS after having two prescriptions filled. What I thought was pain from a sore muscle, turned out to be a case of Shingles. As soon as the doc saw a rash on my back, he knew exactly what I had. He said the Shingles is what was causing the burning sensation I was feeling. WOW, lucky me!!!

The doc said stress could bring on the Shingles, and I told the doc I have been under a great deal of stress with work, see I knew this job was getting the better of me...........

Oh well, I already had Thursday and Friday scheduled off as vacation days, so I will go back to work for Tuesday and Wednesday, a very short two day work week for me..........

Thanks for the everyone!!!

 

[tom31b]

Hey Guys,

I just arrived home from seeing the doc and stopping at CVS after having two prescriptions filled. What I thought was pain from a sore muscle, turned out to be a case of Shingles. As soon as the doc saw a rash on my back, he knew exactly what I had. He said the Shingles is what was causing the burning sensation I was feeling. WOW, lucky me!!!

The doc said stress could bring on the Shingles, and I told the doc I have been under a great deal of stress with work, see I knew this job was getting the better of me...........

Oh well, I already had Thursday and Friday scheduled off as vacation days, so I will go back to work for Tuesday and Wednesday, a very short two day work week for me..........

Thanks for the everyone!!!

Thank God it is just shingles and not a heart attack or something like that.

Stinks that you have to deal with this.....

Get better.

 

[got2travel]

I'm sitting here waiting for our family doc's office to open at 9am. I've been up and down all night, that's why I posted around 3am this morning. I think I either pulled or strained a muscle on the right side of my chest as I was moving heavy furniture the other day for Hazel. I've tried everything I could think of to relieve the pain, but nothing has helped. At 3am this morning my chest felt as though it was on fire so I put an ice pack on it and was able to fall back to sleep until 6am.

I called out of work today, with the extra help that I received over the past few weeks, the water meter readings are actually ahead of schedule(for a change).

If anyone has any extra I'd appreciate some of it sent my way.

Hope the doc can help you out Andy




ok, I see you're back already.....glad they got it figured out and it wasn't any worse

 

[buckifan]

Hey Guys,

I just arrived home from seeing the doc and stopping at CVS after having two prescriptions filled. What I thought was pain from a sore muscle, turned out to be a case of Shingles. As soon as the doc saw a rash on my back, he knew exactly what I had. He said the Shingles is what was causing the burning sensation I was feeling. WOW, lucky me!!!

The doc said stress could bring on the Shingles, and I told the doc I have been under a great deal of stress with work, see I knew this job was getting the better of me...........

Oh well, I already had Thursday and Friday scheduled off as vacation days, so I will go back to work for Tuesday and Wednesday, a very short two day work week for me..........

Thanks for the everyone!!!

Take it easy, Andy......hope you feel better soon.

Roger......that is a significant % increase. This is really stinky. I have a $400 OBC right now, so there goes the benefit of that! Of course, I'm still living if fantasyland that they may just "forget" to charge me the increase....I think I continue living there until I actually get that letter.

 

[Sarangel]

hmmm....march 2008.....seems like something is going on in march 2008. oh yeah...that's right...
we just found out we are expecting wheelerkidz #4 then!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo! Congratulations! 'Course, that probably lets you out on the travelling front...

 

[goofyforlife]

we just found out we are expecting wheelerkidz #4 then!!!!!!!

Pirates response: Yeah Congrats

DCL Response: That'll be another $100 please

No wait that's $600 for your immed. family.


BTW all....I e-mailed my TA to see if she knows anything....

 

[mkygrl]

Hi everyone! Hope we all had a nice weekend!

Getting ready to go to Vermont/Montreal...


Andy ...hope you are feeling better soon...just take it easy!

Laura...Happy Birthday!!!!!


Chrissie

 

[micmse2003]

I told DH about the possible $100/person panama canal fee, so he started poking around the net. He found this site http://www.pancanal.com/eng/maritime/tolls.html which looks like it is indeed a new toll they are charging - it goes into effect this October.

I agree with Tom that we should all call Disney and protest - I doubt they will just eat the cost, but maybe they will give in on some sort of onboard credit to offset it a little - even $50 per person would make it more palatable and feel like DCL was at least trying to share the cost.

With the ship sailing completely full, they can't be cutting it close on profit on this sailing.

Pamela (pdarrah)

I totally believe DCL will not take a loss on the cruise. Maybe a few picture credits or just credit to spend in the store would be goodwill towards the devoted Disers!! I will definely let DCL know again once I receive the letter from the DCL to my TA.

Thank you mcimse2003, for letting my family and I come by and visit awhile at your cruise Dismeet!!
It was nice to visit with other Chicago area Disers!
Sorry we had to leave a little early, my DD doesn't like to stay long at places, when it has to with us(parents). DD is special needs and doesn't have the attention span at times.

It was nice to meet with you, mcimse2003 and your DH.
It was nice to visit with Geffric again and meet her DH.
It was nice to meet with you, castoff, and meet your family
And it was nice to meet Pam and her DS

Thanks again for letting our family visit with all of you!

I am glad you joined us for short while. It was our pleasure to meet with you as well!! I was thinking about checking out the Chicago thread as soon as things slow down a bit!! .

Hey Guys,

I just arrived home from seeing the doc and stopping at CVS after having two prescriptions filled. What I thought was pain from a sore muscle, turned out to be a case of Shingles. As soon as the doc saw a rash on my back, he knew exactly what I had. He said the Shingles is what was causing the burning sensation I was feeling. WOW, lucky me!!!

The doc said stress could bring on the Shingles, and I told the doc I have been under a great deal of stress with work, see I knew this job was getting the better of me...........

Oh well, I already had Thursday and Friday scheduled off as vacation days, so I will go back to work for Tuesday and Wednesday, a very short two day work week for me..........

Thanks for the everyone!!!

I heard shingles can be very painful Andy. I guess Ther-a-gisic will not fix that. Hope you have a better day tomorrow.

 

[mkygrl]

Hey!?

When did I go over 800! I missed it!!!

Chrissie

 

[tom31b]

Hey!?

When did I go over 800! I missed it!!!

Chrissie

About 7 messages ago!

Congrats on the 800 and you are at 414 on the thread....