8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 3

[Diznyfan68]

Is there someone who is pretty caught up with the tread...or a couple people who can rotate days maybe...who can pm any new arrivals to welcome them to the group & direct them to the first post for the post summaries & website info along with the banners? TIA!

Lisa I can help out too.

 

[lbgraves]

It was Cold that first day CC ...thats why ...

No it wasn't!!! LOL! The weather was beautiful. Here is a picture to show you how the beach looked for the first 2 hours there.

 

[justmestace]

If I knew someone named Peter who had a son named Peter, I wouldn't be able to resist calling the boy "Re-Peat". But that's probably just me.

Nope, I was thinking the same thing. My son-in-law's name is Pete, and I always tease them by asking if they have a boy and name him Pete, if I can call them Pete and Re-Pete!

 

[Verandah Man]

Thanks Andy. I was just thinking that a PM wouldn't get lost in the posting the way it usually is around here.

Okie Dokie!!!

 

[lbgraves]

Yes they did give a lot of magic out, free gifts in the evening meals often like a Rose in Lumieres, and one of those Ariel toppers like a small ping pong ball that fits on your car aerial from WDW.That was a Mickey mouse club meal in AP

In your stateroom you had many gifts like the sketch from Don Ducky Williams posted earlier.

That is great! I can now justify the cost of this cruise to DH. Honey, we aren't just getting a regular DCL cruise for all this money. We are going to get a lot of things to pack and take back home with us!

 

[lbgraves]

No my mother talked us all out of it. We wanted to - one of my other sisters had actually gone out and bought mohwk wigs for her 3 year old son and newborn daughter.

In the grand scheme of things it wasnt a big deal at all. But having one of my coworkers whose daughter was also making her first holy communion come up to me and say "OH MOHAWK BOY IS WITH YOU" did make for some fun conversations in the office.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

That is great! I can now justify the cost of this cruise to DH. Honey, we aren't just getting a regular DCL cruise for all this money. We are going to get a lot of things to pack and take back home with us!

Yes I suggest bring an extra expandable bag for everything you will buy and get, pins etc, I am sure they will re-pete it! and last place you can buy anything will be Aruba

 

[justmestace]

Yes, Stacey....I would love maps of the parks...Thank you

GOTCHA! I'll try to steal ....ummmm, I mean BORROW.....a whole bunch of them in case anyone else wants some.

 

[lbgraves]

Yes I suggest bring an extra expandable bag for everything you will buy and get, pins etc, i am sure they will re-pete it!

I think that I will have to arrange with Shirley to have a couple boxes for us & we can stop by after getting off the ship to pack them up, print off the mailing labels & have FedEx stop by her shop to pick them up.

 

[DisneyVegas1]

No it wasn't!!! LOL! The weather was beautiful. Here is a picture to show you how the beach looked for the first 2 hours there.

Being used to the 120 degree heat heer in Vegas , I think when we were at CC that morning wasnt it lik 68 70 degrees ??? Thats cold cold cold to me

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I think that I will have to arrange with Shirley to have a couple boxes for us & we can stop by after getting off the ship to pack them up, print off the mailing labels & have FedEx stop by her shop to pick them up.

Cost a bit for the UK

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Rugby for thoose following it 19-9 Ireland-Wales.

 

[justmestace]

AKA, on this thread, from now on, as, The Wicked Wench!!!

The Wicked Wench of the West???

But is she a Good Wench, or a Bad Wench???


Just teasin', I know she's a GOOD Wench!

 

[justmestace]

Can you imagine 20 nights on the Magic in a row and three stops at Castaway Cay within days of itself!!!

Oh....you are EVIL! Evil to tempt me like that! I never thought of doing that, but now that you mention it........

 

[lbgraves]

The Wicked Wench of the West???

But is she a Good Wench, or a Bad Wench???


Just teasin', I know she's a GOOD Wench!

Actually she does live out west...or at least west of here.

 

[justmestace]

wow a 20 night cruise, and i thought 15 was long. is anyone doing the 22 night cruise doing the mexican rivera before the repo. maybe not since you will only get one more port.

I'm doing the Mexican Riviera with my family, but that's at the beginning of the summer. Doing this Repo, obviously, at the end.
I briefly thought about doing the family cruise right before this one, but thought better of it.



AND WILL EVERYONE PLEEEEZE QUIT TALKING UNTIL I CAN CATCH UP!!??

 

[scuba.mom]

Well, now that the dust has settled down, I will be joining the "Escaping Moms" for 15 days of fun with all of you.

I live in Central Florida and have cruised on the 2004 10 Christmas Cruise and the May 2006 Double Scoop (Blabbermouths) Cruise which is where I met the other escaping Moms. I missed their Grand Adventure last fall on the 10 Day Wonder, but my family has graciously agreed to let me be a part of this adventure.

At cruise time, my DS will be getting ready to start college and my DD will be starting High School. My DH (Scuba Diver) has agreed that between he and DS they will make sure DD gets set at school as well as one of them driving her to Gymnastics (5 days a week - 45 minutes away) each day. I am truly blessed to have such a supportive family.

It will be fun getting to know each of you.

 

[justmestace]

Actually she does live out west...or at least west of here.

She's the Good Wench of the West (bound Repo) isn't she??

HA ha....I almost caught myself typing West bound Wepo! Waskily wabbit!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

L/A PORT INFO HOTELS ETC

Which cruise lines call at the Port of Los Angeles?
More than a dozen cruise lines call at the Port of Los Angeles throughout the year, but three cruise lines have homeport agreements to operate ships during the Fall 2006/Spring 2007 cruise seasons. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines' Monarch of the Seas offers year-round, three- and four- day cruises to Mexico, and the Vision of the Seas offers seven-day cruises to Mexico. Princess Cruise Lines' Diamond Princess offers seven-day cruises to Mexico, and the Island Princess and Regal Princess offer 15-day cruises to Hawaii. Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Star offers eight-day cruises to Mexico.

Where can I find cruise ship schedules?
Click here for the cruise calendar: http://www.pcsterminals.com/CruiseCalendar.aspx

How can I obtain driving directions to the World Cruise Center?
The World Cruise Center at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro is approximately 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Long Beach, with easy freeway access from both directions.

From LAX: Travel southbound on the San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405), then southbound on the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). Exit at Harbor Boulevard and proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection. Turn right to enter the World Cruise Center.

From downtown Los Angeles: Travel southbound on the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). Exit at Harbor Boulevard and proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection. Turn right to enter the World Cruise Center.

From Long Beach: Travel westbound on Ocean Boulevard, Seaside Avenue and the Vincent Thomas Bridge (State Highway 47). Exit at Harbor Boulevard and proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection. Turn right to enter the World Cruise Center.

Where can I park if I take a cruise out of the Port of Los Angeles?
Overnight parking is available and no reservations are required. Most lots are open seven days/week, 24 hours/day. Courtesy shuttles are provided to and from the cruise terminal on scheduled ship days. Shuttles are not wheelchair accessible. Parking rates are $1 each hour for the first 10 hours, with a $12 daily maximum. Cash, Travelers Checks, and Credit Cards are accepted. For more information, call Parking Concepts at 1-800-540-PARK.

What rental car companies service the Port of Los Angeles’ World Cruise Center?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates a location near the World Cruise Center, and offers free customer pick-ups and drop-offs to the terminal. This convenient location is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon. To book a reservation, call (310) 548-8060, or visit www.enterprise.com.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
233 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite D
San Pedro, CA 90731

Which shuttles operate from LAX to the World Cruise Center?
SuperShuttle® Transportation Systems operates door-to-door ground transportation throughout Los Angeles. Reservations from the airport to a residence, hotel, or business are not required unless accessible van service is needed. At LAX, SuperShuttle® is located outside the baggage claim area at the van stop on the outer island. For more information, call 1-800-BLUE-VAN or visit www.supershuttle.com.

What public transportation options are near the World Cruise Center?
Visit the Los Angeles County MTA website at www.metro.net, or call 1-800-COMMUTE. Use the following address for the World Cruise Center: 600 N. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731. Nearest intersection is at Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street.

What hotels are near the World Cruise Center?
The following hotels are located within three miles of the World Cruise Center:

Best Western Sunrise Hotel
525 S Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 548-1080
Distance: 0.64 miles

Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel
601 S. Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone310) 519-8200
Distance: 0.82 miles

Doubletree Hotel San Pedro
2800 Via Cabrillo Marina
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 514-3344
Distance: 2.64 miles

What else is there to do while visiting San Pedro?
Only a 20-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, the Port not only boasts a bustling cruise center serving destinations to the popular Mexican Riviera and beyond, but also the scenic Cabrillo Beach for public swimming, boating and fishing, a vintage Pacific Electric Red Car rail line, Ports O' Call Village, and entertaining summertime events for the entire family, including the nation's largest Lobster Festival. In downtown San Pedro -- all within a five mile radius -- you'll find historical landmarks, parks, museums, one-of-a-kind art galleries, shops and restaurants and unique treasures from yesteryear such as the Warner Grand Theater.

 

[Pluto 2]

I'm doing the Mexican Riviera with my family, but that's at the beginning of the summer. Doing this Repo, obviously, at the end.
I briefly thought about doing the family cruise right before this one, but thought better of it.



AND WILL EVERYONE PLEEEEZE QUIT TALKING UNTIL I CAN CATCH UP!!??

i think there is no catching up on unless you make this into your full time job