8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 4

[Enna]

OK, so totally off topic...
But I have a question. Would any of you lie for your boss if it kept him/her out of trouble? I mean, not a HUGE lie...
(I'll just give you a hypothetical... ) :
Let's say your boss is going through a divorce, he's recently started seeing a woman who lives across state (like a 4-5 hour drive). They take turns on the weekends coming back and forth to see each other. For business, he had to drive yesterday to a city that is between where he lives (we'll call it city A) and where she lives (city B). He was supposed to be back at work today. But he's not because he decided last night that he was going to drive the rest of the distance to city B. He calls his employee (from girlfriends's house in Kansas City...(OOPS!! mean city B)and says "If anyone calls looking for me, tell them I've been in the office this morning, but I had to go out to run some errands"...
So far, said employee has not had to field any of said phone calls, but would you lie if you were in her shoes?

OK, FINE! The employee is me!! You dragged it outa me!!

No, I don't think it's reasonable to expect an employee to lie to cover for a supervisor's personal life.

The most I would be willing to do would be to tell the caller, "OH, I'd be glad to transfer you to his e-mail or take a message."

 

[yargrnhoj]

My kids don't know about this cruise yet. DH & I can only talk about it in code. I agree that it's nice to be able to "talk" about our plans on the DIS.

Same here. We haven't told the kids yet. We told our oldest we were 'thinking' about it b/c we had to gauge if he'd have an issue with missing first week of 9th grade.

 

[ChrizJen]

I would try to avoid having to field the 'inquiry'. If being pushed, however, I would not lie for the Boss. It starts out small, then can get big and out of control!

That's kinda how I feel. I don't think it's right for a boss to take advantage of his position and put an employee in a tough moral situation like that.

 

[pyramid2000]

Our friends that booked online immediately were able to secure a Aft Cat 4 cabin number. They don't like Aft. We don't like forward and we have a GTY -Cat 4. We were thinking this same thing. If we get a Forward cabin, we will just switch cabins. THere are the same amount in both our parties. I wonder...does DCL let you do that. I guess it would depend on witch CM you ask

They really don't care where you sleep. You can get extra cards, but I am not sure about how the charges will work. Since the guests will be the same, you wouldn't have to worry about the muster station either. I don't see why DCL wouldn't let you get it straightened out before the cruise though. Oh wait, I am talking about trying to get something logical done.

 

[captaincrash]

Seriously, though, Pete...I totally agree with you. I believe that every person we meet comes into our lives at particular times for particular reasons. And I consider myself lucky be surrounded by this great group of people! Can't wait to meet you all!
-Christal

Just you mind the Pirates in these here waters....

and their ruthless Wenches....

Arrrgh...

gteein' my kids ready... the younger one missed circle time - but the older one is on track for school...​

 

[DindelsPA]

That's kinda how I feel. I don't think it's right for a boss to take advantage of his position and put an employee in a tough moral situation like that.

Not at all!!! Call it a hunch but I doubt that covering up was spelled out in your job description!

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Good Morning Everyone

I am Reenieny18's sister.

Andrew - I am glad your dd is doing well.

Andy - you didn't get a Verandah?

MaryRose - I wonder how many will bring smoothie makers for our private party on Deck 8. With 15 days do we have one every day????

Is anyone going out to Ca a couple of days prior to the cruise and do some sightseeing. I am wondering if anyone has any ideas of what would be great to visit. I will be traveling with my sister, her DH and DS.

Any info would be great!

Stay warm today!!!

WELCOME!!!! ​

...to you and to anyone else I may have missed in the last day!!!!!

 

[pyramid2000]

Is anyone still seated at late dining in this group? We have never done main dining before, not sure how the family feels about it. I did it last year on a business cruise w/o the family, and I always felt so rushed. But it seems like everyone is Main, so maybe I will talk to DH and see if we can switch...Any thoughts

Debi

According to Lisa's count so far there are at least 100 in late seating, so you will not be alone.

 

[Joel110]

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Crap....all out of twinkies.

 

[Enna]

Same here. We haven't told the kids yet. We told our oldest we were 'thinking' about it b/c we had to gauge if he'd have an issue with missing first week of 9th grade.

We learned that it's in our best interest to keep special vacation plans under wraps for as long as possible. DS is the kind of child who will wish away the present to get to what he feels is the good thing, but by that point he'll have super high expectations and is bound to be disappointed.

While we surprised the kids with the cruise last summer, I don't think I'll be able to spring this one on them at the terminal. I'm thinking of doing a travel-themed Christmas and giving them the news about the cruise on Christmas or New Year's. That will give them enough time to meet some DIS friends and learn about the ports of call, but hopefully not too much time.

Do you have any plans for when you'll tell the kids?

 

[pyramid2000]

When the dates of the cruise we released, I checked Jetblue's site. They had one way direct flights from JFK to Long Beach for about $160.00. I figure if I book as soon as Jetblue releases their August 2008 schedule, I should be able to get tickets for about $100.00.(at least I hope it works that way. )

I'm trying to decide if I want to stay here or move to Orlando after my son graduates in 2009. When it's freezing, I think about Orlando. On normal days, I think LI, Yonkers or somewhere in NJ or PA.

You don't want to come here!!

 

[ChrizJen]

No, I don't think it's reasonable to expect an employee to lie to cover for a supervisor's personal life.

The most I would be willing to do would be to tell the caller, "OH, I'd be glad to transfer you to his e-mail or take a message."

Yep! That's what I was planning to do. My boss' boss called me (about 45 minutes before my boss called me), and asked me if I knew where he was. Since this was before I talked to my boss, I really had no clue where he was. His boss asked me if he was in a meeting, and I just said "That's possible. I'm really not sure where he is..."

But if he (oranyone else) calls wanting to know his whereabouts, I don't feel comfortable telling them one way or another. So I will just take a message.

 

[poohssmum]

Even though we had colder days earlier this week, today seems so much more brutal with the wind and blowing snow. I thought I was going to freeze to the gas pump when I was filling up the van.

I agree a million percent! It was 3 degrees when I went out to start my truck this morning. It was 23 degrees when I went home for lunch and just now walking across the parking lot with the wind whipping I was thinking, "ENOUGH ALREADY"

 

[allshookup]

Good Luck, Kristina.

Sending Prayers & PD

Kristina: Sending good thoughts your way too! Best of luck!

Andrew: Glad your DD is doing well. I hope this takes care of any problems she was having with her ears.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN!!!

As far as this group goes, I appreciate that most everyone has a good sense of humor & can take a lot of good natured teasing. Those posts crack me up the most!

 

[captaincrash]

No, I don't think it's reasonable to expect an employee to lie to cover for a supervisor's personal life.

The most I would be willing to do would be to tell the caller, "OH, I'd be glad to transfer you to his e-mail or take a message."

In general, I agree...

... I have to go home and live my life the way I want to - and it should be a honest and decent one that I pursue... until I don my pirate hat and take up my musket!!!!

Arrrgh!​

 

[got2travel]

Don't know if any has posted this yet but just saw this on Magical Mountain.

We've talked about it. As far as I know, Disney hasn't announced anything. But the May hours have been posted and May 19 is closing early. So the timing fits in perfectly with the premiere. As for the stage being constructed now...no, it's way too early. For the past premieres they didn't start setting up bleachers and screens until a week ahead of time.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

For thoose who know my daughter had an ear operation Wedensday morning and hence I didnt post yesterday at all, but went well so we are home early even with snow everywhere.

glad to hear it went well - hope she is feeling 100% very soon!!!

 

[pyramid2000]

Quick Good Morning.. Have lots going on at work today and then I am over loaded with the Boy Scout Troop pancake Breakfast on Saturday. This is our BIG fund raiser and it requires a lot of work on the adult side.. so tonight i am shoppiing for the Pancake breakfast and then Friday after work it set up and starting to cook the sausages..

IF anyone is near Palatine,IL and wants to go for all you can eat Pancake breakfast , sebd me a pm and let me know. I'll tell ya more info about it..

See ya after Boy scout pancake breakfast..

Sorry I am not close enough to go. Any breakfast made and cleaned up for me is a plus! We usually try to go to the one for the BS next door.

 

[captaincrash]

I agree a million percent! It was 3 degrees when I went out to start my truck this morning. It was 23 degrees when I went home for lunch and just now walking across the parking lot with the wind whipping I was thinking, "ENOUGH ALREADY"

Agreed...

 

[ivanova]

Do you have any plans for when you'll tell the kids?

We had to tell DD16 right away since the original 2008 summer plans were a 2-3 week trip to Europe as her graduation gift (high school). She had to be willing to postpone that (and make it a college graduation gift) so we could afford to book the Aug repo cruise (which is now her high school graduation gift).