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

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Hey everyone. Here I go again trying to ketchup. It's been an up and down past few weeks - months. Part of my trouble catching up is that my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer. I was a bit worried that I would have to cancel this cruise because I couldn't be away that long. Unfortunately, that is not the case. My mom passed away last Friday. I was lucky enough to be with her full time for the last week, which is a big part of the reason I have gotten so far behind.

Now for the good. One year from today I will be celebrating the big 4-0 on this cruise!!! I am really excited for that as I celebrated my birthday a couple years ago on the Magic on the PC cruise then.

Tracy

Tracy, sorry to hear of your loss. You and your mother will be in our prayers.

Happy Birthday

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Enjoy your day at sea

 

[captaincrash]

Oooo.... LOOK!

It's only 254 more posting til we get to the 73,000th posting. Anyone up for a friendly little sprint? C'mon swabbies! We can't let the Wenches walk all over us .... again. Although I must admit to needing a bit of a back massage - and I could use some steppin' on by MY spouse (err.... rather... my Wench) if it'll help relieve some of my back tension. <chuckles>

 

[captaincrash]

Enjoy your day at sea

Oh great!

Tomorrow we've got a day at Castaway Caye...right?​

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[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I can sort of see having the policy - what I don't get is why they wouldn't release kids to their PARENTS. The school doesn't have the right to keep kids from their legal guardians do they? Once they release the kid to their parents, the school isn't responsible for their safety anymore and the parents can decide if it is safe enough to take their child home. You would think that this would be easier on the school - yes, having to have each parent sign out their kid is a pain, but it has to be less of a pain than having ALL the kids held their for hours! It would still annoy people, but it wouldn't make the evening news.

Pamela (pdarrah)

I completely agree. I don't see how it's legal to keep the children from their parents. Usually once the parents pick up child or sign them out (even during a normal school day for whatever reason) the school is no longer liable for that child. So I don't get refusing to allow the children to leave with their parents- after all, the parents are the ones ultimately in charge of their child's welfare- as it should be. I cannot even imagine the mayhem that would happen if they kept the kids inside here like that. I don't even want to imagine that...

My guess, by the way, for the 4th ship is:

WISHES

Magic & Wonder, Dreams & Wishes
It just sounds right.

That's my guess too. Sounds good to me.

Thanks, I got my ressie down to the $54.00. I missed the first discount rates earlier cause I waited too long. This beats the $95.20 + tax I originally had. Now I have to buy the 08 book. My company usaually does a discount, but I'm going to see if the Anaheim book can be used as well. There may be some discounts.

quoting this so I can find the original post again and read more than just the first page for more info. I want to get my ressie discounted even further too! I have to read the thread more to see how you did it before even buying the book..

Look it's me under the sea...

Well actually it's no sea...it's only the pool at the Vistana Villages....

I took an intro to scuba class and i really liked it. Might just have to look into Scuba Certification classes here at home... Then i'd just have to get past the shear panic factor of deep sea and sharks or large fish.

That's awesome!
My husband still wants me to scuba dive with him. I really don't think it will ever happen. I have panic attacks just snorkeling the few times I have (cancun, jamaica, and at the disney water park LOL) I'm okay with breathing under water- I can scuba dive in our pool and I'm fine.. but get me in water with fish- specifically where there can be BIG fish like sharks -uh.. no thanks.

And now he's talking about getting Robert certified when he turns 10 (in nov) and I'm like uh, we'll talk about it. I think we're going to have a showdown though. I can barely stomach Jeff going scuba diving at the ports when we cruise-- I don't know about my BABY BOY doing the same thing. It makes me shudder to think about it. Yes, my fear is that bad... that it flows onto being afraid for my loved ones rather than just myself!

Hi Arlene, we made it back in one piece. Well except for my daughters foot. The Dr. explained that she suffered a "terrible injury" and that it would take some time before it heals. The Dr. opines that surgery is not an option at this point due to the potential risks. He put the leg in a hard cast and will evaluate her progress or lack therof every two weks. We are taking her to another ortho surg. that Pete knows on wednesday. Hopefully, he will concur that surgery is not needed and that it will heal on its own. Sorry for the long answer. We are very appreciative of your thoughts. Jack

I'm so sorry about your daughter's foot. I hope the cast helps!

Hey everyone. Here I go again trying to ketchup. It's been an up and down past few weeks - months. Part of my trouble catching up is that my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer. I was a bit worried that I would have to cancel this cruise because I couldn't be away that long. Unfortunately, that is not the case. My mom passed away last Friday. I was lucky enough to be with her full time for the last week, which is a big part of the reason I have gotten so far behind.

Now for the good. One year from today I will be celebrating the big 4-0 on this cruise!!! I am really excited for that as I celebrated my birthday a couple years ago on the Magic on the PC cruise then.

Tracy

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. I'm so glad you were able to spend the time with her before she passed.

We are going on the repo trip in 08 too. Sorry to hear about your loss. My dad is very ill but booked for the trip with us. We are all hoping he will be with us on the trip, but will insist that my mom go with us no matter what. God bless you.

Welcome to the group!!! Glad to have you.


I haven't been on for awhile (anyone notice? ) but that's primarily because I've been busy AND for some reason now the pages on this board are taking forever! what is that about? I don't have the patience to catch up reading every page when it takes like 5 minutes for each page to load. It's only here- so that is really weird.... but I did eventually catch up tonight. Just been busy with the kids starting school and everything. And catching up on little naps during the day- when I can in between running errands, cleaning house, trying to subdue the violent thoughts towards the neighbor for leaving their bloodhound outside to howl NONSTOP every single day (ugh), etc. Things will settle down here a bit more in the next few weeks and I'll be able to post more.

 

[Friend_of_Piglet]

Hey everyone. Here I go again trying to ketchup. It's been an up and down past few weeks - months. Part of my trouble catching up is that my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer. I was a bit worried that I would have to cancel this cruise because I couldn't be away that long. Unfortunately, that is not the case. My mom passed away last Friday. I was lucky enough to be with her full time for the last week, which is a big part of the reason I have gotten so far behind.

Now for the good. One year from today I will be celebrating the big 4-0 on this cruise!!! I am really excited for that as I celebrated my birthday a couple years ago on the Magic on the PC cruise then.

Tracy

Tracy, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

 

[Verandah Man]

We could use some happy thoughts and prayers our way as well. Angelina was spending the night at her girlfriend's house when she received a call about 1:15 this morning that her friend Ryan, who is in the photo below with Angelina, was in a boating accident last night and drowned. Angelina called me right away, and had me bring her home, as she was so upset. It took Hazel and I over an hour to get her to calm down. I put Angelina in bed with Hazel and I tried falling back to sleep myself, but to no avail. Hazel and I have known Ryan's mom since she was just a kid. Both of Ryan's parents are deaf and they relied so much on Ryan as he would always sign for them. Ryan also has two younger sisters, please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers as well. Ryan just graduated from high school this past June, he was getting ready to start at our local community college this coming Tuesday. The photo below was taken in October 2005 as Angelina and Ryan we heading off for their Homecoming Dance.

 

[captaincrash]

Hi Arlene, we made it back in one piece. Well except for my daughters foot. The Dr. explained that she suffered a "terrible injury" and that it would take some time before it heals. The Dr. opines that surgery is not an option at this point due to the potential risks. He put the leg in a hard cast and will evaluate her progress or lack therof every two weks. We are taking her to another ortho surg. that Pete knows on wednesday. Hopefully, he will concur that surgery is not needed and that it will heal on its own. Sorry for the long answer. We are very appreciative of your thoughts. Jack

How awful...

... by way of comparison - I've had a broken hip (not as bad as it sounds) put back together with surgery - and my brother had a torn up knee from skiing and had orthoscopic surgery to fix. After surgery his repaired knee became stronger than his normal knee. SO surgery is not always a bad thing.

What exactly is the "terrible" injury if ya don't mind floating the issue. Or if you prefer - a PM might be better. Or if you'd rather not say - then I do understand entirely.

Aside from that - a casting and wait aproach sounds like the injury is suspected as the sort that can heal itself as is. If so then that's a pretty fortunate thing.

Either way - may I offer our hopes and prayers for the best possible outcome for your daughter. Plus a bit of symbolic pixie dust!

 

[captaincrash]

We could use some happy thoughts and prayers our way as well. Angelina was spending the night at her girlfriend's house when she received a call about 1:15 this morning that her friend Ryan, who is in the photo below with Angelina, was in a boating accident last night and drowned. Angelina called me right away, and had me bring her home, as she was so upset. It took Hazel and I over an hour to get her to calm down. I put Angelina in bed with Hazel and I tried falling back to sleep myself, but to no avail. Hazel and I have known Ryan's mom since she was just a kid. Both of Ryan's parents are deaf and they relied so much on Ryan as he would always sign for them. Ryan also has two younger sisters, please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers as well. Ryan just graduated from high school this past June, he was getting ready to start at our local community college this coming Tuesday. The photo below was taken in October 2005 as Angelina and Ryan we heading off for their Homecoming Dance.

Andy...

.. I am so very sorry for your family's friend Ryan. When I was a kid my best friend drowned in his family pool when he tried to rescue his brother who had fallen into the pool retriving a ball. They both passed on. Inside the house a baby sitter was watching TV! I was so sad then. AND... I almost drowned in my parents' pool too. I actually passed out but was rescued by one of my brothers. So I know first hand what a "near drowning" is like.

May I respectfully offer prayers and hopes for your family as well as Ryans' family.

 

[captaincrash]

So ...

... on a side note... the photovaltic array we were set to do - we've decided to delay a bit. In mondays' USA Today there was a big article saying the material cost would drop by half in 3 years due to economies of scale and new technologies coming to market. Plus we were awaiting Congressional action on the federal tax credit increase proposed. We will wait for THAT to pass as it is rumored to be double or more then the current $2000. And THAT kind of increase would offset any marginal loss in California rebate as it steps down in scale. AND... we've found a couple of new companies locally who we want to interview... AND we have a solar energy convention coming to town in mid september (Long Beach) which we want to attend before we make any further decisions.

AND as for the Cabana - which I am itching to build. Well... we were thinking of just building a fully permited - and hence LARGER cabana which could support the proposed solar array. So for the moment - this project is linked to the photovalteic proposal. I am not 100% tied up on this approach - and may go ahead with the cabana though as it can be made to accept an array in the future and get built now.

So many things to do. So many angles to cover before we proceed.

 

[Verandah Man]

Andy...

.. I am so very sorry for your family's friend Ryan. When I was a kid my best friend crowned in his family pool when he tried to rescue his brother who had fallen into the pool retriving a ball. They both passed on. Inside the house a baby sitter was watching TV! I was so sad then. AND... I almost drowned in my parents' pool too. I actually passed out but was rescued by one of my brothers. So I know first hand what a "near drowning" is like.

May I respectfully offer prayers and hopes for your family as well as Ryans' family.

Thanks CC, I just went and read an article online from our local newspaper. It appears as though three of Ryan's friends were on a 17 foot boat that got stuck on a sandbar in the Delaware River, they called Ryan on his cell phone and asked if he could come help them. Ryan was caught by an underwater current that took him under around 8:55 last night. About 9:10 last night several of the rescue boats and trucks went by our house heading to the river, of course we didn't know what was going on at the time. From what I have read, Ryan's body is still missing. My prayer is that somehow he managed to get shore farther down river.

 

[winotracy]

Andy I am so sorry to hear this news about Ryan. Give Angelina a big hug from Wisconsin to comfort her

 

[captaincrash]

Thanks CC, I just went and read an article online from our local newspaper. It appears as though three of Ryan's friends were on a 17 foot boat that got stuck on a sandbar in the Delaware River, they called Ryan on his cell phone and asked if he could come help them. Ryan was caught by an underwater current that took him under around 8:55 last night. About 9:10 last night several of the rescue boats and trucks went by our house heading to the river, of course we didn't know what was going on at the time. From what I have read, Ryan's body is still missing. My prayer is that somehow he managed to get shore farther down river.

I'm about to turn in now... tough for me to adjust even though the kids are asleep somewhat early and I have to get the kids to school early. Anyways - I see according to your local news there remains some hope. Miracles do happen... maybe one will come to visit for Ryan tonite.

At any rate - I was watching a DVR'd copy of SNAKES ON A PLANE. What a campy movie! Now I know why its' such an underground hit. I could not watch the whole thing as it was pretty silly and I'm getting too tired to stay up any longer.

I'll say a prayer for Ryan and hope for the best in the morning. TImes like this sometimes the best we hope and pray for is not enough... and somethings amazing things happen. Either way, caring and comforting the survivors is the next most important thing. I don't know what to say...

It's late - please pardon my late nite rambling.

 

[Verandah Man]

The air and surface search was called off at 2am, the dive team is coming in at 8am to start an underwater search. I am watching the local news, and it is not looking good at this point, but like you said, miracles do happen, and that is what the family is holding onto at this point in time. I'm happy Angelina was finally able to get to sleep, unlike me. I already called and took a vacation day from work today, I want to be here when Angelina wakes up.

 

[Verandah Man]

Andy I am so sorry to hear this news about Ryan. Give Angelina a big hug from Wisconsin to comfort her

Will do Tracy, thanks!!!

 

[jeanneg]

Andy: so very sorry to hear about that tragedy. I simply can't imagine what it would be like to lose a child. Let us all give ours an extra hug today.

Tracy: a happy belated birthday to you, although bittersweet it may be. God willing, when it comes around next year, you'll be in a happier place and we'll all be there with you.

 

[LITTLEKID58]

GM

Presently 75 going up to 94 here in Sunny Central Florida with 30% chance of rain.

Happy Birthday 'D/ Brooke (castoff)



and prayers to everyone who is going to need it today.

 

[tiggrbaby]

Prayers to you, Angelina, Hazel, and Ryan's family!

We could use some happy thoughts and prayers our way as well. Angelina was spending the night at her girlfriend's house when she received a call about 1:15 this morning that her friend Ryan, who is in the photo below with Angelina, was in a boating accident last night and drowned. Angelina called me right away, and had me bring her home, as she was so upset. It took Hazel and I over an hour to get her to calm down. I put Angelina in bed with Hazel and I tried falling back to sleep myself, but to no avail. Hazel and I have known Ryan's mom since she was just a kid. Both of Ryan's parents are deaf and they relied so much on Ryan as he would always sign for them. Ryan also has two younger sisters, please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers as well. Ryan just graduated from high school this past June, he was getting ready to start at our local community college this coming Tuesday. The photo below was taken in October 2005 as Angelina and Ryan we heading off for their Homecoming Dance.

 

[tiggrbaby]

Happy Birthday Brooke!

DD castoff​

 

[winotracy]

Happy birthday Brooke!!