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

[captaincrash]

I know it is strange, but I really enjoyed advanced math - stuff like multivariate calculus and non-euclidean geometry were a blast. This probably has something to do with why my bachelor degrees are in physics and mechanical engineering! However, I found the engineering to be pretty dull in the real world - mostly just do the same calculations over and over. I got a masters degree in computer science in night school - I really enjoyed the programming classes and even the theory stuff was pretty fun.

Pamela

Funny...

... I met my spouse in college - we were sort of sweethearts in school - and I helped her with some of her writing (something she detested) and she helped me with some of my math. She generally got the better grades though - and she was the one on her high school academic team for math. It was the likes of her which threw tough class curves. Everyone would languish with 10-20% right and she would stand out with 98-100% on the exams.

So - I'm comfortable telling my daughters that girls are expected to be smarter them boys.

 

[arlenesp]

Ahoy Pirates!

In honor of TGIF I thought we could play another round of Pirate Picture Scavenger Hunt (PPSH). This weeks list is a little harder and I hope that there will not be a repeat of the Deck 10 soda machine mix-up. So therefore the use of Photo Shop will not be allowed. Savvy!

1. "I'm a winner" medal from an on-board game

2. Man over board ring (lifesaver) from the Magic

3. Animators Palate without people

4. Island map of CC on CC (not just the map)

5. Mickey & Minnie on a jet ski painted on the magic

6. Studio Sea captains chair

7. Anchors on the carpet

8. Sign saying goodbye at CC

9. More than one Cinderella chocolate slipper

10. Pirate Mickey on deck 10 with fireworks

Good Luck and TGIF

Wow I don't have any of those.

yes another update............

When I saw my surgeon for post op on Wednesday he told me to call my MD about my " cold " because he is just a surgeon. Well I am getting really excited about this job so I call my Dr. this morning and casually mention on what's been going on.

They tell me I need to be seen now especially since I had surgery..........o.k so now I find out that I have bronchitis and a sinus infection.

100.00 later and 4 more new meds, I will be taking my nap soon.

I told him I find it interesting that nobody in my family is sick and I became sick 2 days after hospital.

I don't want to make any accusations but jeez no I know why recovery has been a little slow.

imagine having 4 incisions and how much it hurts to cough & sneeze.


enough of my rant.............

The ladies group here make heart shaped pillows for those recuperating from open heart surgeries. When the patient has to cough they hug the pillow so it doesn't hurt so much. Sorry this had to delay your recovery

It was until I caught DD in a lie, now she is grounded for the night and will NOT be going to the movies with her friends tonight. So now, mom and dad get to look at the ST sourpuss face all night. Oh well, lie to dad, pay the price. I did give Angelina a choice, either stay in tonight, or stay in tomorrow night and miss the Homecoming Dance. Since she paid for her Homecoming Dance ticket with her $$, she decided to stay in tonight.......

Oh I hated to catch either one in a lie but DD was the worst. DS would just go to his room. But DD!!! And those looks, they are killer aren't they?

 

[captaincrash]

This trip will be the first time that we've flown Continental. I booked all 5 of us at the same time, but only got e-tickets and receipts for 3 of us. But my credit card was charged for all 5 tickets, so I'm not sure what happened. A few minutes on the phone with customer services and they were able to get it straightened out and get me updated info right away. So far I'm happy with their service. Just hope I'll feel the same after we get to CA.

Mike....

.... in recent years the food elimenation and "pay for" substitues on board were such a shock to us - we started bringing our own food on most flights. Once we brought on take out Chinese food - most of a dinner in fact. We had a whole lobster with side dishes once which drew humored attention from some of the flight crew - and a neighboring passenger. Maybe you might consider picking up some of your favorite take out dinner fare for your flight - depending on the time of day you'll be flying?

This was NOT the lobster we took - but it was a handy image good for a couple smiles maybe...​

 

[yargrnhoj]

At Heathrow when you 'pretend to fly' they give you tickets you get on a plane on time and you get the seat you want and the plane leaves on time and the luggage isn't lost and is given back to you in better condition from when you gave it in and the food is great!

Now, when you 'actually fly' the experience might not be 100% to that DREAM!

I've actually had incredibly good luck at Heathrow both with my flights and my luggage, so I shouldn't say anything bad. After all, it isn't O'Hare (or Orlando)

I was more concerned about 'pretending to fly' meaning that they cancel my pretend flight and I'd be stuck at the airport for three days waiting for them to schedule me on another imaginary flight.

 

[captaincrash]

Sorry I didnt get the point of this one, well actually I am glad I didnt get the point or points.

 

[Verandah Man]

Oh I hated to catch either one in a lie but DD was the worst. DS would just go to his room. But DD!!! And those looks, they are killer aren't they?

Yes, and not to mention the sobbing tears............


WOW, the ST just came out of her room and said she was sorry, and she knew what she did was wrong. She still isn't going to the movies, but at least her attitude has changed quicker than I thought it would. At least that shows signs of maturing!!! In days past, the crying and "you just don't understand" would have lasted for many, many, many hours.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

yes another update............

When I saw my surgeon for post op on Wednesday he told me to call my MD about my " cold " because he is just a surgeon. Well I am getting really excited about this job so I call my Dr. this morning and casually mention on what's been going on.

They tell me I need to be seen now especially since I had surgery..........o.k so now I find out that I have bronchitis and a sinus infection.

100.00 later and 4 more new meds, I will be taking my nap soon.

I told him I find it interesting that nobody in my family is sick and I became sick 2 days after hospital.

I don't want to make any accusations but jeez no I know why recovery has been a little slow.

imagine having 4 incisions and how much it hurts to cough & sneeze.


enough of my rant.............

Tina, sorry to hear about the setbacks. Hopefully after this visit you'll be on the fast track to a speedy recovery. We'll keep you in our thoughts.

PS Glad to see you back too!

Mike....

.... in recent years the food elimenation and "pay for" substitues on board were such a shock to us - we started bringing our own food on most flights. Once we brought on take out Chinese food - most of a dinner in fact. We had a whole lobster with side dishes once which drew humored attention from some of the flight crew - and a neighboring passenger. Maybe you might consider picking up some of your favorite take out dinner fare for your flight - depending on the time of day you'll be flying?

This was NOT the lobster we took - but it was a handy image good for a couple smiles maybe...​

First of all, of course I looked at the picture first and thought that was the lobster you took onboard!

We'll probably bring something onboard to eat, especially with DW's allergies.

We have a 2 & 1/2 hour layover in Houston. Anybody know if there are any good restaurants there (either sit-down or take out)?

 

[PBader]

Just a quick hello...
AND... that was an interesting rig for stealing fuel. What on Earth do they do with it --- like WHO really buys 2nd hand fuel? It was ONLY worth $500 for the 180 gallons - they would go through all that trouble to resell it at what ... HALF price? Wacky if ya ask me. ... But the other guy 70 year old guy who was stealing 1000 gallons a week... that's $12,000 a month and $144,000 a year at full retail. Where was HE gonna resell that much fuel?

There are some folks out there not on the up and up that probably would buy the gas/diesel. My Veeder-Root (automatic tank gauge) would sound an alarm and shut down thinking there was a massive leak somewhere if they pulled that business at one of my locations.

I believe they have a light overhead and shine it in your eyes while a big German nurse says "Ve have vays uf makinking you tan"

:rotfl2: I wish I got tan with it................

Gray and gloomy today. I hope it warms up and the sun comes out. I am spending the weekend camping with my boys at Rock Cut (near Rockford) with their Scout troop. I have an eight-mile hike ahead of me tomorrow with our High Adventure crew and don't want to be slogging through mud.

Enjoy your camping trip

The weekend starts here and i am off work for a week!!!

Enjoy your time off

 

[Diznyfan68]

yes another update............

When I saw my surgeon for post op on Wednesday he told me to call my MD about my " cold " because he is just a surgeon. Well I am getting really excited about this job so I call my Dr. this morning and casually mention on what's been going on.

They tell me I need to be seen now especially since I had surgery..........o.k so now I find out that I have bronchitis and a sinus infection.

100.00 later and 4 more new meds, I will be taking my nap soon.

I told him I find it interesting that nobody in my family is sick and I became sick 2 days after hospital.

I don't want to make any accusations but jeez no I know why recovery has been a little slow.

imagine having 4 incisions and how much it hurts to cough & sneeze.


enough of my rant.............

Hopefully you are on the road to full recovery now Tina. Good luck with the job too!

 

[PBader]

Ahoy Pirates!

In honor of TGIF I thought we could play another round of Pirate Picture Scavenger Hunt (PPSH). This weeks list is a little harder and I hope that there will not be a repeat of the Deck 10 soda machine mix-up. So therefore the use of Photo Shop will not be allowed. Savvy!

1. "I'm a winner" medal from an on-board game

2. Man over board ring (lifesaver) from the Magic

3. Animators Palate without people

4. Island map of CC on CC (not just the map)

5. Mickey & Minnie on a jet ski painted on the magic

6. Studio Sea captains chair

7. Anchors on the carpet

8. Sign saying goodbye at CC

9. More than one Cinderella chocolate slipper

10. Pirate Mickey on deck 10 with fireworks



Good Luck and TGIF

This is gonna take awhile

Being the wench that I am, I pirated some of these
If I remember the rules from last week, it's allowed.

 

[PBader]

It was until I caught DD in a lie, now she is grounded for the night and will NOT be going to the movies with her friends tonight. So now, mom and dad get to look at the ST sourpuss face all night. Oh well, lie to dad, pay the price. I did give Angelina a choice, either stay in tonight, or stay in tomorrow night and miss the Homecoming Dance. Since she paid for her Homecoming Dance ticket with her $$, she decided to stay in tonight.......

Gotta love the ST sometimes

 

[Verandah Man]

Not all the requests that come in to the DCL Postcard project are happy ones. I just finished writing out a DCL postcard for a 13 year old MAW child with a terminal heart condition. When I receive these kind of requests it really tears me up inside.

At least I know I can do a little something to help make this boy's cruise a little extra special. I already forwarded a message to Shirley at The Perfect Gift, I know she will do what she can to make this cruise even more MAGICal for this boy and his family.

Make sure and give your kids an extra hug and kiss tonight, I know I will, even if she is a ST.......

 

[PBader]

Andy, you sure do put smiles on a whole lot of kids faces. I think it is wonderful you are so involved in the pay it forward thread. MAW foundation is an AWEsome program

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Not all the requests that come in to the DCL Postcard project are happy ones. I just finished writing out a DCL postcard for a 13 year old MAW child with a terminal heart condition. When I receive these kind of requests it really tears me up inside.

At least I know I can do a little something to help make this boy's cruise a little extra special. I already forwarded a message to Shirley at The Perfect Gift, I know she will do what she can to make this cruise even more MAGICal for this boy and his family.

Make sure and give your kids an extra hug and kiss tonight, I know I will, even if she is a ST.......

You're a good man Andy. And yes give your kids a hug everyday and tell them that you love them (even if you don't think they deserve it)

 

[tom31b]

Ahoy Pirates!

In honor of TGIF I thought we could play another round of Pirate Picture Scavenger Hunt (PPSH). This weeks list is a little harder and I hope that there will not be a repeat of the Deck 10 soda machine mix-up. So therefore the use of Photo Shop will not be allowed. Savvy!

1. "I'm a winner" medal from an on-board game

2. Man over board ring (lifesaver) from the Magic

3. Animators Palate without people

4. Island map of CC on CC (not just the map)

5. Mickey & Minnie on a jet ski painted on the magic

6. Studio Sea captains chair

7. Anchors on the carpet

8. Sign saying goodbye at CC

9. More than one Cinderella chocolate slipper

10. Pirate Mickey on deck 10 with fireworks

Good Luck and TGIF

Animators Palate with people

 

[goofyforlife]

After all, it isn't O'Hare (or Orlando)

Yes, O'hare was one of my DH picks for worst airport ever......

They were always so rude and kicked dh and his co-worker out of the airport once to find their own hotel for the night (snowstorm had closed airport so everyone had to leave) PIT was never like that...

 

[dahuffy]

 

[captaincrash]

It was until I caught DD in a lie, now she is grounded for the night and will NOT be going to the movies with her friends tonight. So now, mom and dad get to look at the ST sourpuss face all night. Oh well, lie to dad, pay the price. I did give Angelina a choice, either stay in tonight, or stay in tomorrow night and miss the Homecoming Dance. Since she paid for her Homecoming Dance ticket with her $$, she decided to stay in tonight.......

Good parenting offers limits and guidelines - as well as advice in advance of learning the "hard way". Good job Andy on encouraging good character and sparing Angelina greater harm with tonites exercise. You should have taken pictures of her ST expressions - it's always good for extorting something down the road!

<chuckles>​

 

[allshookup]

1. I'm a winner medal from on-board game

2. Lifesaver Ring

3. Empty Animators

4. Castaway Cay Map

5. Mickey & Minnie on jet ski

6. Studio Sea Captain's Chair

7. Anchors on carpet

8. Goodbye sign on Castaway Cay

9. More than one cinderella chocolate slipper

10. Pirate Mickey on deck 10 with fireworks

 

[PBader]

Good job Diane