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

[dahuffy]

We could use some positive thoughts and positive energy tonight and tomorrow. Hazel, Angelina and I will be heading out shortly to attend Ryan's viewing. Angelina said it all depends on how she does tonight to see if she attends the funeral with Hazel and I tomorrow morning. I know there will be a large number of young people at the viewing tonight, so I hope that helps Angelina open up a bit more. I know she has been holding a lot of her feelings inside.

 

[tiggrbaby]

Sorry, I am back to school and trying to keep up with this early in the morning and I read the dates incorrectly! Hope they have a great day tomorrow!!

Ok, you all scared me with the birthday wishes. I thought I was bad mom of the year and forgot to wish Trevoy a happy birthday before sending him off to school. Did a quick calendar check and you're a day early. The wishes are much appreciated, early or not though. But you gave me a mini heart attack.

Monica I had the same thing happen when I saw Austyn's birthday greetings. I know that it was not because I have been informed everyday for the past week of how many days it is until her birthday.

Thank you to everyone for today's birthday wishes, I will save them up for tomorrow. Here is the birthday girl at DL.

 

[mkygrl]

How can I post pics?
Everyone does...I feel so left out!

Chrissie

 

[DisneyWatchMan]

We could use some positive thoughts and positive energy tonight and tomorrow. Hazel, Angelina and I will be heading out shortly to attend Ryan's viewing. Angelina said it all depends on how she does tonight to see if she attends the funeral with Hazel and I tomorrow morning. I know there will be a large number of young people at the viewing tonight, so I hope that helps Angelina open up a bit more. I know she has been holding a lot of her feelings inside.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Hazel, Angelina and to Ryan's family in this difficult time.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

How can I post pics?
Everyone does...I feel so left out!

Chrissie

Chrissie, do you have an online photo account like photobucket? If not open an account Photobucket (they have free accounts with limited storage). Then once you upload the photos there then copy and past the IMG code to your post. Not very hard.

 

[Verandah Man]

We just arrived home, and Angelina has decided to go to school tomorrow morning. It was just too much for her to handle tonight.

One of the first things Angelina saw when we entered the funeral home, other than Ryan's siblings, was the picture of her and Ryan that was taken before going to the Homecoming Dance. When Angelina saw the picture she lost it and fell into my arms sobbing. We made it to the front of the room OK, until she saw Ryan's mom. The coffin was closed and had a large picture of Ryan sitting on top, next to the flowers from his parents.

Once we paid our respects to Ryan's parents, Angelina asked if we could leave, she cried a good part of the way home. I'm hoping now that some healing can start.

Thanks everyone, I felt your support and prayers this evening.

 

[justmestace]

We just arrived home, and Angelina has decided to go to school tomorrow morning. It was just too much for her to handle tonight.

One of the first things Angelina saw when we entered the funeral home, other than Ryan's siblings, was the picture of her and Ryan that was taken before going to the Homecoming Dance. When Angelina saw the picture she lost it and fell into my arms sobbing. We made it to the front of the room OK, until she saw Ryan's mom. The coffin was closed and had a large picture of Ryan sitting on top, next to the flowers from his parents.

Once we paid our respects to Ryan's parents, Angelina asked if we could leave, she cried a good part of the way home. I'm hoping now that some healing can start.

Thanks everyone, I felt your support and prayers this evening.

I think there's nothing worse than a funeral service for a teen or young adult. It's just so crushing. Poor Angelina, and all of Ryan's friends and family. I know that he wasn't doing anything other than trying to help, but I really always hope that the death of a young person makes all of their friends realize that they are not immortal....and that they choose the wiser path for their lives when faced with hard choices.

 

[Sarangel]

We just arrived home, and Angelina has decided to go to school tomorrow morning. It was just too much for her to handle tonight.

Andy, I know that you will, but take care of your girl... It may be too much for her to handle for a while yet.

I know it doesn't help much, but we're all here for you. It must be frustrating for you to watch her hurt so much and not be able to do much about it. Still, all things considered, it sounds like she's taking things as well as possible. If she regrets not going to the funeral, let her know that she made the best possible choice for her at the time and that people won't hold her absence against her.

 

[got2travel]

Andy my heart goes out to your family and community. Losing someone you know is never easy, but I think it's especially harder for kids.

 

[allshookup]

Hey guys! I haven't been here for awhile - FIL has been in the hospital so we have been spending a lot of time with him. He is in Rehab now and doing much better so we are happy about that.

Hope all has a great week! So far I think I am keeping up with you all, I guess I will keep trying!

By the way - we are early diners too

Sorry to hear about FIL, but I'm glad to hear he is doing better. Take Care!

Oh, I'm just being too picky, Diane. I requested 8084 (the cabin we've always cruised in) or ANYTHING aft. I was assigned 8540. It just means more people are going to see my grumpy mug while I schlep up to deck 9 to get hot water to make my coffee. Can't tolerate DCL Coffee (must have Peet's). Please don't judge me too harshly if you happen to see me before my morning coffee

I don't think you're being picky at all. We were lucky enough to get the same room we always get so I can certainly understand an attachment to a certain room. If you don't scream when you see me...I'll do the same!

Not to get into DCL bashing (again), but I just don't understand why they would not accomodate families traveling together "special stateroom requests" before assigning the bulk of the GTY rooms

I don't get it either.

My brain isn't working b/c I could have just SENT you a Word file rather than copy/pasting. Doh. It was a long weekend and I just injured my back trying to cut the lawn with a broken lawn mower (self-propelled portion broke while DS13 was 1/2-way through so it became REALLY self-propelled. And as soon as my back is feeling better, it is going to be self-propelled down the driveway to the trash pick-up).

Maybe now I can convince SWMBO to let me buy a riding mower?

J. R. sorry you hurt your back! Hope you are feeling better soon!

Before I say a word, I want to apologize to arlene and the others for not making it to the DowntownDIS mini-meet yesterday. I wont even fake an excuse. Was on the Soarin line at around 2.

My 4 day "Prelude to a TOAL" cruise is over... and we had a blast! So we are officially set and ready for next years TOAL!!!

Here are the details of the trip:


Anyway, other than Capt Hook (and the missing door magnet... and the rental car) the DCL was absolutely perfect and we will be on the TOAL with BELLS ON!@

Thanks for sharing your mini-trip rpt. Too bad your DD was afraid of Capt Hook & you had to cancel Palo! On our last RCCL cruise my tiny DD 13 was suppose to go into the teen club but when we saw all these huge teen boys & virtually no supervision & the look of intimidation on her face we knew she wasn't going in there. So we end up taking her everywhere we went at night. Which was fine, but one of the things I like about a cruise is getting some "adult" time. I hope the teen club on DCL is a LOT better!

Maybe our only photo with all 4 of us on the ship.

The little DD (when not thinking about Hook

The big DD dancing to HSM toons

and BTW we are late seating on the TOAL. We are waitlisted for the early. But may take ourselves off the waitlist.

Great pics! The funny thing is that boy in the blue checkered shirt looks exactly like my son. I just showed the pic to DD & she said, "That IS him!" Um no it's not because we weren't on that cruise!

We originally had early, but changed to late. We just like having late much more on DCL since there is so much going on during the day.

..i had to think about playing "make ~believe....dear allshookup,
i see no value in playing with others' feelings, especially my lil'
miss cutie....so i am guess iam more serious than one may expect..

i simply believe there are good things in humor..as long as one
does not intend to hurt others....

this is a very god time in our life...all in which are true stories..
time is one element that is too self limiting, to be wastin'..so,
i try to do the things today, i like to remember tomorrow..of cours
when one discover they have a lil'history is also a reflection of
aging..still, i was always taught, the aging is a reflection of
wisdom....

more than anything else, its been building everything ...together by
ourselves..thru thick & thin.... my lil'honey- , so if iam
making a comment..it is from the observations of what i am seeing
& feeling..

somtimes..just trying to do right..will reward one efforts...i'l have
to tell a story that happened on our 2002 cruise...

Oh I know you are truly sincere when you talk of your family & the love of your sweetie. I was just teasing you since you like to tease the pretty wenches here. NOT that I'm putting myself in that category!

Waiting for that story!

hi everyone! we just got back from disney a few hours ago....it was sad to leave there!! sorry i missed the meet at DTD...were there pics posted?? we had planned on going, but decided after seeing all the pirates going to the pirate and princess party, that we should try to get tix. So, we ended up going to the party...and it was sooo much fun!!
oh...we DID surprise the kids with the trip. never told them til right before we loaded the car to go to the airport. they didn't believe us at first, and then when they realized we were serious...they couldn't stop jumping up and down! it was such a great, relaxed trip.
anything else happening on here? i haven't been around in such a while, there is noway i can catch up on posts. any recaps?

Welcome back! Glad you were able to surprise the kids & they were so excited! We did that on Christmas Day 2005. We told them we were all packed to leave for the airport in just a few hours. My DD had already been told by one of her cousins (figures ) and DS burst into tears. He was so mad he couldn't stay home & play with his toys. Some surprise!

We could use some positive thoughts and positive energy tonight and tomorrow. Hazel, Angelina and I will be heading out shortly to attend Ryan's viewing. Angelina said it all depends on how she does tonight to see if she attends the funeral with Hazel and I tomorrow morning. I know there will be a large number of young people at the viewing tonight, so I hope that helps Angelina open up a bit more. I know she has been holding a lot of her feelings inside.

Andy my thoughts go out to all of you! I can't imagine what a painful time this must be. I read further what a difficult time she had at the showing. I know she will be fine with all your love & support!

 

[tom31b]

Tom , Could we also put the information of the Pirate Picture on Castaway Cay with the Flying Dutchman on the website ...I am sure we will do a Pirate Picture on Pirate night as well , but the response has been great that people want to do the Picture on Castaway Cay ...

Will do, just a "mark your calendars" kind of thing or "send Jack an e-mail" thing?

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Will do, just a "mark your calendars" kind of thing or "send Jack an e-mail" thing?

More like an Onboard kinda thing ...like maybe where the Castaway Cay Rugby thing is ...


By the way ....thank you

 

[tom31b]

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[allshookup]

Thanks Tom for the info on the passports & all the info you take care of for us! It is very much appreciated!

 

[goofyforlife]

A couple pics from our trip two weeks ago....

My first and only trip down the crush n' gusher. Only thing crushed was my butt on the hills....

Family Pic before the wave....

The wave hits..... (DD bolted away)

 

[tom31b]

More like an Onboard kinda thing ...like maybe where the Castaway Cay Rugby thing is ...


By the way ....thank you

Its done.

Your welcome.

(ps. borrowed your pic, if its not ok, let me know.)

 

[silmarg]

We could use some positive thoughts and positive energy tonight and tomorrow. Hazel, Angelina and I will be heading out shortly to attend Ryan's viewing. Angelina said it all depends on how she does tonight to see if she attends the funeral with Hazel and I tomorrow morning. I know there will be a large number of young people at the viewing tonight, so I hope that helps Angelina open up a bit more. I know she has been holding a lot of her feelings inside.

 

[MrsScooby]

I am really looking forward to sailing with you again, too, Laurie . . . yes, the Magic really did seem like a second home after 25 days (the 11 night, a break of 10 days in Paris, then the 14 night), but it was never, ever, anything but wonderful. The entire trip went so smoothly, I am really grateful that we never lost luggage, were pickpocketed, got lost (well, not for more than a few minutes, and a few minutes of lost is fun, anyway), missed the ship, got seriously ill (the Magic had to make a special stop in Sardinia on the way to Palermo from Barcelona for a medical emergency, unfortunately), or any of the other things that could have happened. We were very fortunate.

Other than the monsoon, it sounds like you had a good time on your romantic WDW vacation -- and you certainly deserved one!

I can't wait to see what you and your girls are wearing for pirate night this time

Boy you did luck out with a "trauma free" trip.

We ALWAYS forget something Even when we make lists
WDW in July was fun,but too short (only a weekend). My DH has promised the kids if they do well in school the first quarter we will take them in Nov. or Dec. for a long weekend (Believe it or not they forget to turn in their homework and it inevitably lowers their grades ).

Yup, I'm thinking ADD is genetic, right

 

[silmarg]

Was wondering if anyone else experienced this:

I booked a future cruise to grab the 10% discount. My original thinking was to get a placeholder and transfer the date to a 2009 cruise. But now I am thinking I may actually take the cruise I booked New Years 2009 (dec 27, 08 - jan 3, 09).

My question is when I go online and price the cruise and compare it (less 10%) to what I go on the boat.. the online amount is less by like $100.

Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[magiroux]

Was wondering if anyone else experienced this:

I booked a future cruise to grab the 10% discount. My original thinking was to get a placeholder and transfer the date to a 2009 cruise. But now I am thinking I may actually take the cruise I booked New Years 2009 (dec 27, 08 - jan 3, 09).

My question is when I go online and price the cruise and compare it (less 10%) to what I go on the boat.. the online amount is less by like $100.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I intentionally booked a "dummy" cruise while on board so never checked the prices when I got home, but I have heard of people checking prices on-line whilst still on board to make sure they got the 10% (not that that helps you now).

A couple pics from our trip two weeks ago....

My first and only trip down the crush n' gusher. Only thing crushed was my butt on the hills....

Great pitcures.....looks like a blast!!!!!!

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As always, thanks for the updated info, Tom

I don't think you're being picky at all. We were lucky enough to get the same room we always get so I can certainly understand an attachment to a certain room. If you don't scream when you see me...I'll do the same!

....OK, we've got a deal