August 18, 2010...Can't wait for the MAGICal Mediterranean!!!

[K8T]

I got New Balance cross trainers.

As for the wrinkle spray, you can borrow mine.

I may have a look at those, I have had a chat with OH and he suggested getting a good pair (wonder if he's paying?!), there is a shop in Manchester that has a treadmill you walk and run on, that analyses your gait and suggestions relevant shoes - no doubt the most expensive Am going to go tomorrow.

Thanks for the offer of the spray, but I am down in the depths and you are up in the Gods, not like popping next door!!! Maybe I shall just drop my creased clothes at yours and pick up later

Kate - I actually think your plan is harder. I find it harder when I have to run for a bit than stop and then run a few minutes later. I find it easier when just running the whole time....

Not sure about that - I need to stop to breathe!!!!!!

Kate

 

[Vicky29]

This Anti-Wrinkle spray certainly sounds useful. We need to start importing it to the UK I for one would definately use it, I hate ironing with a passion! Have just booked for 28th as well - woohoo - which means Elizabeth gets her birthday with Mickey Only because Grandma, left it too late to decide she wanted to come on the 18th - then of course all the lower category rooms got snapped up - so it's costing less for us all to stay longer than to add an extra person to our original booking. There you go, I can use the old 'I've saved $xx' rather than 'I've spent...' hehe Hope everyone has a good weekend.

 

[susiemmfan]

My sister and I are thinking about the half marathon in 2012....... who knows if we'll make it!!!!

Great job Lori! That is on my bucket list as well. I wanted to complete the half marathon the year I turned 40. Missed that.

Maybe before I turn 50!

 

[crzy4dals]

Here is the Villifranche navigator:

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=...ExN2QtOTkzN2M2MmQwMTAy&hl=en&authkey=CKjBppYH


Happy Planning

 

[mindelmouse]

So I just had a real scary incident. For some reason, I told DH to call the hotel directly and confirm our hotel ressies. Don't ask me why, I just did. They told him that they had a record of it, but it had been cancelled. Well since we booked it through 1800hotels we had paid for it already so we were pretty pissed, left messages on customer service line. Dh did some research and found out the company declared bankruptcy last week and all outstanding ressies were cancelled.

We called the cc that we paid for the hotel on and they said we would be credited the amounts back, so that's good. Then I started doing research on new hotels and everything was 2-3x the price. (thanks Lori for all the info). Then DH suggested I call our original hotel and see if they'd give us back our ressie with our credit card. They said they would and I just sent over the info. I"m awaiting confirmation now, but they're rates were far better than anyone else's and they had a family room. It's in the same vicinity of the Novotel, but closer to the port.

I only had paid $186 per night so I was pretty annoyed...hopefully it works out.

 

[MinnieDiva]

So I just had a real scary incident. For some reason, I told DH to call the hotel directly and confirm our hotel ressies. Don't ask me why, I just did. They told him that they had a record of it, but it had been cancelled. Well since we booked it through 1800hotels we had paid for it already so we were pretty pissed, left messages on customer service line. Dh did some research and found out the company declared bankruptcy last week and all outstanding ressies were cancelled.

We called the cc that we paid for the hotel on and they said we would be credited the amounts back, so that's good. Then I started doing research on new hotels and everything was 2-3x the price. (thanks Lori for all the info). Then DH suggested I call our original hotel and see if they'd give us back our ressie with our credit card. They said they would and I just sent over the info. I"m awaiting confirmation now, but they're rates were far better than anyone else's and they had a family room. It's in the same vicinity of the Novotel, but closer to the port.

I only had paid $186 per night so I was pretty annoyed...hopefully it works out.

Whew...that could have been a disaster! Thank goodness for nagging little feelings.....

 

[jel0511]

So I just had a real scary incident. For some reason, I told DH to call the hotel directly and confirm our hotel ressies. Don't ask me why, I just did. They told him that they had a record of it, but it had been cancelled. Well since we booked it through 1800hotels we had paid for it already so we were pretty pissed, left messages on customer service line. Dh did some research and found out the company declared bankruptcy last week and all outstanding ressies were cancelled.

We called the cc that we paid for the hotel on and they said we would be credited the amounts back, so that's good. Then I started doing research on new hotels and everything was 2-3x the price. (thanks Lori for all the info). Then DH suggested I call our original hotel and see if they'd give us back our ressie with our credit card. They said they would and I just sent over the info. I"m awaiting confirmation now, but they're rates were far better than anyone else's and they had a family room. It's in the same vicinity of the Novotel, but closer to the port.

I only had paid $186 per night so I was pretty annoyed...hopefully it works out.

Glad to hear it seems to have worked out!!!!!

 

[mindelmouse]

Glad to hear it seems to have worked out!!!!!

we'll see, I haven't gotten a confirmation from the hotel yet. I won't feel comfortable until I"ve gotten that.

 

[jel0511]

we'll see, I haven't gotten a confirmation from the hotel yet. I won't feel comfortable until I"ve gotten that.

It will... Things seems to move slower over there, i've noticed. It's also 8PM, so just about dinner time, so they might be changing shifts.....

 

[MinnieDiva]

we'll see, I haven't gotten a confirmation from the hotel yet. I won't feel comfortable until I"ve gotten that.

Breathe in........and out........and believe that it will happen......

 

[mindelmouse]

I"m hoping...but even if it doesn't they have family rooms available at 193 so I can always rebook...I just want to know it's done... Breathing

 

[K8T]

I"m hoping...but even if it doesn't they have family rooms available at 193 so I can always rebook...I just want to know it's done... Breathing

What a nightmare!!! Thank goodness you checked. I am sure if they took the card number etc., it will be fine. I am paranoid about checking, although I have confirmation of the transfer bus, I will still email just before we leave to check they haven't forgotten.

Keep breathing!!!!!

 

[mindelmouse]

What a nightmare!!! Thank goodness you checked. I am sure if they took the card number etc., it will be fine. I am paranoid about checking, although I have confirmation of the transfer bus, I will still email just before we leave to check they haven't forgotten.

Keep breathing!!!!!

Well I emailed them the CC number, they have not yet acknowledged the email.

 

[K8T]

Well I emailed them the CC number, they have not yet acknowledged the email.

I suppose if you did it at 8.00pm their time, they may not have anyone in to process the payment. It is 10.00pm now (and here), so It might be unlikely you will get anything tonight.

I bet by the time you get up in the morning, it will be done. Have you rung them?

 

[jel0511]

Just wanted everyone know, today we bought Darren those zip off pants for our excursions in Rome, Florence and Tunisia. They are extremely light weight and weren't that expensive. EMS was having a sale of 20% off all non-sale items, so we paid like 38 for them.

 

[crzy4dals]

So I just had a real scary incident. For some reason, I told DH to call the hotel directly and confirm our hotel ressies. Don't ask me why, I just did. They told him that they had a record of it, but it had been cancelled. Well since we booked it through 1800hotels we had paid for it already so we were pretty pissed, left messages on customer service line. Dh did some research and found out the company declared bankruptcy last week and all outstanding ressies were cancelled.

We called the cc that we paid for the hotel on and they said we would be credited the amounts back, so that's good. Then I started doing research on new hotels and everything was 2-3x the price. (thanks Lori for all the info). Then DH suggested I call our original hotel and see if they'd give us back our ressie with our credit card. They said they would and I just sent over the info. I"m awaiting confirmation now, but they're rates were far better than anyone else's and they had a family room. It's in the same vicinity of the Novotel, but closer to the port.

I only had paid $186 per night so I was pretty annoyed...hopefully it works out.

WOW Scary! Pixie Dust you have an email in the morning.

Just wanted everyone know, today we bought Darren those zip off pants for our excursions in Rome, Florence and Tunisia. They are extremely light weight and weren't that expensive. EMS was having a sale of 20% off all non-sale items, so we paid like 38 for them.

DH bought a pair this week too. I am looking for some but I have not found any for short people!!!! So maybe a pair of capri pants.

 

[mindelmouse]

WOW Scary! Pixie Dust you have an email in the morning.



DH bought a pair this week too. I am looking for some but I have not found any for short people!!!! So maybe a pair of capri pants.

I'm gonna wear capris.

 

[jel0511]

I'm gonna wear capris.

I bought a couple of longer skirts from old navy.

 

[MinnieDiva]

I'm gonna wear capris.

I have a cross between capris and long shorts....long enough to cover the knees....

 

[pixie08]

Mindy....hugs and pixie dust! I know this will work out, but I am sure this is not fun just three weeks before we leave!