8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 16

[arlenesp]

Tyreak just got a call from one of his friends.

She's having a sweet sixteen party in a few weeks and called to invite him. Cool. He heard about the party and has been waiting/hoping he'd be invited.

Well, knowing her mom, I was expecting a simple little party.

Nope, he's part of the court. He needs 3 outfits for this party.
One formal, one casual and one all white outfit for when the court escorts the birthday girl in.

Of course he can't wear anything that's in his closet.

The girl is truly a sweet heart and I love her to death, but man.

Of course being the wimp that I am, I don’t have to heart to tell him he can only attend as a guest and not be part of the court.

Sounds like those horror episodes of My sweet 16. I agree to not let him get snookered into being part of her court. It only means he will have to cater to her. What is the Mom thinking?

Talk of the Bay: Disney ships could cruise into Tampa Bay
By Times Staff
Published September 23, 2007

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/09/23/news_pf/Business/Talk_of_the_Bay__Disn.shtml

Disney Cruise Line may move some of its ships out of Port Canaveral on Florida's east coast, and executives have looked over Tampa as a possible home. Disney expects to double its fleet to four ships by 2012. The cruise line likes Port Canaveral as it's the closest to Walt Disney World, which is important because many customers combine three-and four-night cruises with stays at the theme parks. But the cruise line needs to consider other home ports and itineraries for the larger fleet, a spokeswoman said. Disney officials came to Tampa to confirm the port could handle their vessels, said port director Richard Wainio. Tom Wolber, the cruise line's operations chief, told the Orlando Sentinel that Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the nation's No. 1 and No. 3 cruise ports, are "obviously other alternatives."

Back in 04 during the hurricane season, the ships were sent to strange places to seek safe harbour. One was I believe Charleston and Galveston was one as well. There was talk of Tampa but some one posted the reasons the ships couldn't dock in Tampa and one was the height of the ship is too high to get safely under the bridge. Don't know if he was right or not but at the time sounded real convincing. Everyone seemed to agree at that time. Which makes me wonder how the Freedom of the Seas does it? Is Disney higher????

We have been bussed both down and back to Ft Lauderdale . Once after Hurricane Jeanne as PC was closed. The trip back wasn't too bad.He drove with a purpose and didn't panhandle. If I remember he took little over 2 hours.The Trip we took down to Ft Lauderdale to board the ship was awful. We were on the first bus at 10:00am and not only didn't he know where he was going, but when he stopped on the turnpike he tried to get tip money from us by putting some tacky sign on the window.He was so bad we didn't get to the ship til close to 3 and we were the first ones to get there. I for one wouldn't do it again unless I could fly down or rent a car.It was a very long trip. Just my 2 cents.

 

[dahuffy]

Debi,

I also went to the Columbus Day Parade in NYC (yes, two days in a row in NYC!) and we saw some sort of NYC Piaggio Vespa club in the parade.. there were at least 50 of them in the group! Sorry, no pics (I did not take a camera - duh).

I think you wouldve loved it!

You're so right,I would have loved to have seen it! I was kind of hoping that we'd be involved in our states 100th Birthday Celebration,but haven't heard of anyone getting anything put together for it. Darn it!!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
M

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[silmarg]

You're so right,I would have loved to have seen it! I was kind of hoping that we'd be involved in our states 100th Birthday Celebration,but haven't heard of anyone getting anything put together for it. Darn it!!

My parents were in OKC a few weeks ago and they were making a big deal about the upcoming Centennial.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Just booked tickets for our trip home. It was kind exciting, since I have not booked anything since 1/31/07.

 

[PBader]

Speaking of Halloween costumes, I have a bone to pick with Disney. I have been trying to get HSM Cheerleading outfits for my DDs. Well my DSis-In-Law got one at Party City for my older child. And yesterday I was in Manhattan and saw the same exact outfit at the World of Disney store on Fifth Ave in the smaller size and I bought it.

Well, no good deed goes unpunished. Price at Party City $24.99. Price at World of Disney $50!

I have since went to another Party City, found the smaller size, and will return the rip off version of the costume later this week!

Sil, I love that World of Disney Store.

I am glad you found the smaller size elsewhere and return it though, that is half price

 

[PBader]

Just booked tickets for our trip home. It was kind exciting, since I have not booked anything since 1/31/07.

Glad you got your tickets Roger

I hope to get mine next week or whenever I can book the 6th or maybe the 8th if we decide to stay a couple of nights at OKW before we head home.

 

[arlenesp]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
M

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[micmse2003]

Happy Birthday M!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[arlenesp]

Don't know if anyone posted this but I saw this in the paper today. Disney is doing Segway tours at Ft Wilderness. Cost is $85 for 2 hours.Offering 2 tours a day Tues,Fri and Sat.

 

[arlenesp]

Wow 10 more posts til my 1000th on this thread

 

[PBader]

Well Arlene, you should have that done tonight EASY!!!

 

[thomprod]

We are booked on this repo cruise and want to get some more information on planned activities, linking dining reservations, etc. There used to be a lot of information at the top of this thread, but it seems to have dissapeared since the last time I checked. Was a website ever set up for this cruise? Can someone please direct us to where we join the group? Thanks.

 

[PBader]

Welcome Aboard

 

[PBader]

I went shopping the other day for our princess formal night. Here are my goodies

 

[justmestace]

Just booked tickets for our trip home. It was kind exciting, since I have not booked anything since 1/31/07.

What airline and what route? We might end up on the same plane home!

 

[PBader]

Hi Stace, How are you feeling?

 

[justmestace]

I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to keep up. Have been having a really rough time with the recovery of this surgery. Seems I hit a snag at every turn and it's really been wearing me down.

I've gained a whole new appreciation for people who spend their lives in wheelchairs. It's a whole 'nother world from this vantage point, that's for sure.
I hope to be semi-walking by the middle of next week. It will have been over 5 weeks by that time.

 

[PBader]

Stace this will probably have been the longest 5 weeks of your life. I will be so happy for you when you can actually get out and do something fun.

 

[justmestace]

Hi Stace, How are you feeling?

It's funny (NOT) because the swelling has been down a bit more today, which makes that part a little more comfortable, but the pain from the surgery itself is worse this afternoon and evening. We were going to remove the steri-strips (for the 2nd time) tonight and start using gauze...but I don't think I'm up to messing with it right now. We may wait until tomorrow.