8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 9

[yargrnhoj]

They were replaced by Ntwine...who is no longer there!

Tell me this is true! That's almost as good as winning the lottery!

 

[The FairyGodmother]

Lisa I won't be a problem....we won't be bringing any luggage.....we'll be wearing two weeks worth of clothes on our backs.......and toothbrushes will be in my purse........I will however, have a 400 lb backpack of booze and 2 blenders, so that will take up some space

lol. I'll lend you some shampoo.

 

[darthrugby]

I like the Mets of the 80's also. But I like them now too. But whether I like them or not....there is nuthin' and I mean nuthin' like a summer night game at Shea. Sitting under the stars with a hot dog and a beer......the smell of the
7 train whafting thru the air

I have to admit you're right.

 

[Diznyfan68]

I like the Mets of the 80's also. But I like them now too. But whether I like them or not....there is nuthin' and I mean nuthin' like a summer night game at Shea. Sitting under the stars with a hot dog and a beer......the smell of the
7 train whafting thru the air

Stop it! I'm having flash-backs - I used to ride the 7 train when I went to high school in College Point.

 

[yargrnhoj]

DH and I will celebrate #23 in October. We have had a few doosies, but work them out. It is not like a TV show where everything is hunky dory in 30 or 60 minutes.

We have 15+ years. The secret is never to go to bed mad. After about 48 hours of no sleep, you just forget what the fight was about.

 

[Verandah Man]

Ok all - went and did some FYI exploration. For those staying at HOJO next year - took some pictures and as soon as I can find where the dang program put them I'll upload - most likely later this evening. However, did find out some info for you:

1. - I'm impressed - clean and tucked away into a corner - borders the freeway but still decent and somewhat more quieter than the other hotels right across.
2. - There is a Mimi's Cafe and a KFC within a 1-minute walk actually its right across the street it'll take you 30 seconds.
3. - McDee's is within 3 minutes, there's also a Millie's restaurant on the other side of KFC.
4. - NOTE: Your view of DL will be blocked unless your on the high floor of building 1.
5. - Talked with some hotel guests in pool #2 AKA Garden Pool - rooms have 2 queen beds and they had 3 small boys - said they had a cot brought in and it was sufficient for them.
6. - Bldg 2 (4 stories) is the one by the Garden Pool and is tucked the furthest away from the front - however, the back borders a fwy which does have a sound wall - plus side - no noisy traffice behind you.
7. - Bldg's 6, 5, 4, 3 are low buildings 2 stories - sorry had a moment on that one. Building 1 (7 stories) is the high tower.
8. - 2 Pools - front one is within sight of the Monorail track and closest to Harbour Blvd.
9. - SMALL fountain in the middle of a courtyard
10. - OH Yeah - has a wading pool for the young'uns.
11. - Front desk has 2 free internet site ( which I took a picture of will post later)
12. - Arcade room - small but decent - directly across from the gift shop in bldg 1 - sorry forgot to check hours
13. - Laundry rooms are located in Bldg # on 1st floor, Bldg 1 in basement, there is a soda vending machine and ice machine on each floor at the end of the bldgs
14. - parking MAY be a problem during summer since its tucked away into a triangle part but I'm sure there's plenty.
15. - Front desk is small but easily accessible even to wheelchairs.
16. - Pool has outside shower and men's and women's bathroom next to wading pool - I took a picture will upload later.

Let's see - bldge 6 and 5 seem to under renovation so you'll all have some comfy sheets and new painted walls - couldn't get a decent picture of the size of the rooms but they looked decent - nothing too spacious but the grounds looked very clean and the people at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. I just went up to them and explained I was doing some research for a 'couple' of friends of mine and they let me on the grounds. Was considering asking them to let me view a room but thought that I might be pushing my luck that way.

OK - will post pictures later - let me know if you all have any questions.

Oh Yeah - the most important of all - you are litereally across the street but your view of DL will be obstructed. You MUST cross in a marked pedestrian walkway as Harbour is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to cross jay walking - this will add maybe 5-8 minutes depending on the speed of your walk. Crosswalk is up the street a bit.

Ooops - more info I forgot: CVS/Sav-On drug store, Vons Grocery Store within 1 mile - Post Office also within driving distance. An ATM is located at the McDee's 2 minutes away. Convention center about 10 minutes away - actually you might be able to see the top of it - it borders DL. AMC Movie theatres at Downtown Disney Western Medical not too far if anyone need medical attn.

Check Cashing at front desk - Traveler's check up to $100 per day per room and subject to availability of funds. Personal checks not accepted.

BTW, pool temp is 80 degrees - spa is 102.
Taxi's service area and have a separate number for that. However, there is a city run shuttle service that runs every 20 minutes - can get in in the hotel parking area - there is a space for them. The charge is $3.00 per adult over the age of 10 - IOW kids 10 and under are free - bus runs 1/2 hr before parks open up to 1/2 hr after parks close.

OK - that's all I can think of now - later - ask ?'s if you want.

WOW!!! Thanks for all this information!!!

 

[O'BWV]

And just to round it out......Islanders and Knicks fans

Needless to say.......between DH and DS there is alot of cussin' at the TV

 

[Diznyfan68]

While talking with a friend yesterday I realized that our mortgage will be paid off when we go on this cruise!!! Instead of a mortgage burning party...too bad we can't tear it up & throw it overboard.

PLEASE KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT THIS VIOLATES MARITIME LAW AND I WOULD NEVER EVER DO THIS...JUST DAY DREAMING ABOUT IT.

Awesome!

 

[darthrugby]

Sorry, I didn't win.

Didn't get a stateroom assigment either. Anyone else?

My wife did the official morning check of the DCL site and we're still officially

GTY

 

[Diznyfan68]

And just to round it out......Islanders and Knicks fans

Needless to say.......between DH and DS there is alot of cussin' at the TV

I like the Islanders!

 

[yargrnhoj]

This is DS9's week for farm chores at school. He has to be at school at 7:30(!) to help Farmer Steve with the farm. He thinks it's a blast. I think getting the boys to school in two shifts is a bit of a pain. Today, he had the same jobs as yesterday - feed the cow, two pigs, six sheep, and 50-70 chickens, then water all the plants in the greenhouse. Farmer Steve feeds the llama (maybe it bites ) According to DS9 - feeding the animals is way more fun than watering.

If feeding the animals is so much fun, how come I have trouble getting him to feed the dogs? Huh? Huh?

Tomorrow DH has lasik - again. He got lased about 6 months ago. His vision went from about 20/1200 to 20/40. He's pretty jazzed. But, the doc isn't satisfied. Want's another shot at getting him to 20/20 or better - no charge. His explination at the pre-op on Monday was - "we're going to have to two putt on this to get it in the hole". DH responded - "two putt? I'm just glad to be in the country club!"

I watched his first surgery. Gave me the heebie jeebies. I have no desire to do this. But, I can understand DH's desire. My eyesight is 20/40 uncorrected - I can't imagine what he was living with. It's just too bad he couldn't see anything back when I was skinny...

I refuse to do Lasik as well. I can't imagine the thought of that with my eyes -- I can't even put in contacts or eye drops! SWMBO wants to do it.

 

[darthrugby]

Stop it! I'm having flash-backs - I used to ride the 7 train when I went to high school in College Point.

I grew up in Whitestone, Queens.

 

[lbgraves]

I live 2 min. from JFK, he can stop in for dinner if he want's.

WOW! We have our own safe house network when traveling.

 

[darthrugby]

And just to round it out......Islanders and Knicks fans

Needless to say.......between DH and DS there is alot of cussin' at the TV

I can deal with the Islanders.

 

[yargrnhoj]

Are they really on AI or are they Auditioning for NTWINE ???

That bad, huh?

 

[O'BWV]

I really couldn't stand them then - every day for 18 months I used to have drive by that stupid sign saying they were the 1986 World Series Champions every day on my way to college and then work.

Now the Mets today kinda of have a spot in my heart, though it is very small, just because Willie Randolph is coaching them. The minute he's gone - they're outta here!

I went to HS with Willie Randolph....He was 2 years ahead of me and I didn't know him...but I did go to school with him!


I also went to school with Al Sharpton!

 

[Diznyfan68]

Sorry, I didn't win.

Didn't get a stateroom assigment either. Anyone else?

Same here

 

[brack]

While talking with a friend yesterday I realized that our mortgage will be paid off when we go on this cruise!!! Instead of a mortgage burning party...too bad we can't tear it up & throw it overboard.

PLEASE KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT THIS VIOLATES MARITIME LAW AND I WOULD NEVER EVER DO THIS...JUST DAY DREAMING ABOUT IT.

It's still a cool idea even if you can't do it!

 

[yargrnhoj]

OMG!!!!!! I used to work for that guy!!!

I still do

 

[lbgraves]

No, we wouldn't book it this early -- I had suggested that this summer I might ask people to PM me if they are interested, then get estimates from a few of the companies I looked up on the internet. Then we could ask for definite numbers by early 2008 and actually charter it (or them, if we need multiple buses) then . . .

Julie, I would get a contact person there now & find out how far in advance they will need to know to make sure that there are enough busses for us.