August 20, 2005 - L.A. to Port Canaveral - Eastbound Repo Cruise - The SHIP OF FOOLS Part 2

[mark & sandra]

Oh, don't want to forget, we hve new cruisers!!!!!

Who and where are they?? Are you talking about that new member and poster on Jason's site?

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

You just behave Mark, I heard about what you did last night over there, shame...shame... How's the week going, will you be ready to relax come Christmas Eve? My best to you, Sandra, and the kids!

Barbara

 

[mark & sandra]

It wasn't me messing with their chat!! I followed their messages on Jason's site, but I didn't go to any chat. I think Jason has a stalker!! Maybe it was Melinda's stalker 'vedan'??

Almost finished for the holidays, my customers are still calling me daily and asking if it's too late for christmas orders. I tell them I'll work up till christmas eve to finish all orders. Last night at 8:00pm my mall customer shows up at my shop and asks if I can custom frame a Joe Namath signed jersey with a 16 X 20 photo in one frame, while he waits!!! 1½ hours later, he leaves to deliver the finished job to his customer, but not before ordering 125 more frames for Thursday That's what the last 2 weeks have been like!! I figure I'll burn out by New Years and then my cruise Jan. 15th will make it all better. I told Sandy to book the Spa Taster for us. Never went to a spa before, but I'm willing to give it a try...Mark

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Whoa, what a schedule you've had...you must be beat. Glad you guys have your cruise coming in January, you will definitely need it! You will enjoy the spa taster. Dh and I did it last June. He really did it for me, never did anything like it before. Well, he liked it better than I and we'll do it again in August! I am certain you and Sandra will love it!!

Hmmm, Vedan showing up again, heh?!

Hang in there!

Barbara

 

[mark & sandra]

It's like this every year. That's why I always go away right after New Years. Last year one of my larger customers in Manhattan had a HUGE problem while I was away. It seemed a delivery service that I contracted to bring a large painting to my shop (While I was on vacation and not going to repair until I returned) showed up with a van that was too small for the painting. Couldn't it wait till I got home?? NO. I had to go to a calling center in Cozumel and spend a ½ hour on the phone to arrange another pick-up to satisfy him. Such is the life of a small business owner!!...Mark

 

[mark & sandra]

You will enjoy the spa taster. Dh and I did it last June. He really did it for me, never did anything like it before. Well, he liked it better than I and we'll do it again in August!

There's an idea for a group excursion. We'll book out the spa for an afternoon. The rainforest room will never be the same!!...Mark

 

[mark & sandra]

Reading their reports it seems like the 10-day Holiday cruisers are really enjoying themselves. I priced the 2006 10-day online and it returned a $2500 per person rate for a Cat. 11!!! That's WAY more than I paid for this cruise!

It's a shame you couldn't use one of those 25% off coupons some people got for cruising on those Hurricane shortened cruises...Mark

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

It's like this every year. That's why I always go away right after New Years. Last year one of my larger customers in Manhattan had a HUGE problem while I was away. It seemed a delivery service that I contracted to bring a large painting to my shop (While I was on vacation and not going to repair until I returned) showed up with a van that was too small for the painting. Couldn't it wait till I got home?? NO. I had to go to a calling center in Cozumel and spend a ½ hour on the phone to arrange another pick-up to satisfy him. Such is the life of a small business owner!!...Mark

Mark, I can't imagine...you must have many responsibilities on your mind all the time. I have state and federal timelines to meet with reports, individualized education plans etc. but I can turn it off for most vacations, and I totally forget about it during the summer when the school year is over. My dh Brian left his beeper at home, and his cell phone service did not work except for limited periods of time, YEAH! Hope you don't get interrupted this January for your vacation. You and Sandra deserve some relaxing quality time together and with your family. Hang tough, January is almost here!

Barbara (PS The rainforest Ship of Fools excursion...that sounds interesting... Sisterhood, what do you think??? Did not go to this last June, but our tablemates did and enjoyed it. What is the rainforest room like all?)

 

[mississaugamom]

Mark, I can't imagine...you must have many responsibilities on your mind all the time. Hope you don't get interrupted this January for your vacation. You and Sandra deserve some relaxing quality time together and with your family. Hang tough, January is almost here!

Barbara

I agree with Barbara - too many responsibilities for you at this time of year! I guess baiting "The Sisterhood" is your "stress-reliever", huh? LOL

Hang in there - it's nearly Christmas Eve!

BTW - do you have "Boxing Day" in the US, or is that a Canadian/British phenomenon? For us, it's an extra stat holiday, and a chance to rush back to the malls to see everything we bought as Christmas gifts reduced to half-price. I feel sorry for the retail staff having to rush into work on the 26th, but I confess that I'll be at the Disney Store bright and early!!!

Arlene

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Hey girlfriend Arlene, what in the heck are you doing up so late??? Hugs, and go to sleep! Sweet dreams of our August 20th vacation...you are another of our cruisemates who always has responsibilities on your mind. You too deserve a vacation!!!!!!!

Barbara

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

BTW - do you have "Boxing Day" in the US, or is that a Canadian/British phenomenon? I feel sorry for the retail staff having to rush into work on the 26th, but I confess that I'll be at the Disney Store bright and early!!!
Arlene

Nope, never heard of it (Boxing Day that is), but that's a great idea!!! You need to stock up for Lara at the Disney Store for Valentine's Day, Easter, her bday, then the cruise. Heck, for you and Martin too, lol!

Nite...go to sleep girlfriend (unless you have tomorrow off!)

 

[Scratch42]

Hi Everybody!

Trying to get ready for our trip, making sure my mom has everything while away, making sure that the company has enough money to give out Christmas Bonuses!LOL

I guess I did a good job on that one!

I'll be "Boxing Day Shopping" at the Orlando Premier Outlet Mall, Belz and Buena Vista!

I still have to pack but at least we now know what DD is wearing for V&A! It's tough getting her into anything but jeans and a sweatshirt!LOL I still don't know what I am wearing!

Tried getting another PS but they are booked solid! So for anybody going down between Christmas and NY without a PS, your doing Counter Service Only!

Mark/Seth/Veden/Sybil ~ Christmas is almost here and then you can go back to being just Mark!

Have A Disney Day Everybody!

Scratch

 

[winotracy]

Janet, have a great time on vacation. Just got back from Boston and had an outstanding time!! Hygiene99 took us to Martina McBride's Christmas concert. Front row seats!! And I got to get up on stage with Martina and sing 3 Christmas carols! What a great time! We also went up to NH for a party and dinner with some fellow Cruisetoberfest DISers. That was a blast!! Finally, we had the lobsterfeed to rival all lobsterfeeds!! 7 lobsters, 3# steamers, 4 stuffed clams, 1/2# shrimp, 15 bacon wrapped scallops and a crab roll -- for 4 people!!! And we ate it all!!!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Holidays!!

Tracy

 

[izzinmac]

There's an idea for a group excursion. We'll book out the spa for an afternoon. The rainforest room will never be the same!!...Mark

Good idea Mark! Maybe we could talk Disney into letting us use the Rainforest for a Fool's group Rasul/Surial Bath. Talk about a D&N encounter!!!

 

[izzinmac]

Bob--

I think we've decided to go with the HoJo's and the bus charter. Would very much appreciate the info when you get a chance. Thanks in advance!

Here is the link to make the reservations and get the discounted prices. I just checked and they haven't changed. The link is www.hojoanaheim.com/mouseinfo/

I will add you to the bus list and right after the holidays I will contact everyone to make sure they are still going and finalize the price. Need to know how many in your group. Price right at $10 per person looks pretty firm.

Bob

 

[kmiles]

Maybe we could talk Disney into letting us use the Rainforest for a Fool's group Rasul/Surial Bath.

 

[izzinmac]

I have one of our group who is interested in the bus from HoJo's to the port, but they are staying in a different hotel(Grand Californian). I am going to check to see if we can have multiple hotel pick up locations. Before I call the charter company, is anyone else staying in another hotel interested if we can get multiple pick ups?

If you are interested, let me know the hotel and how many in your party. Thx.

Bob

 

[Bmwdsny]

Good idea Mark! Maybe we could talk Disney into letting us use the Rainforest for a Fool's group Rasul/Surial Bath. Talk about a D&N encounter!!!

Exactly!!!!!



Good morning everyone!! While i haven't post in a while, but i was lurking here. Just so busy here with the holidays and all!!

Hey Sis, when you guys were talking about the rainforest get together, i right away thought of the old TV Series, "Sisters"!! It always started out with the sisters in the suana, gossiping!! Remember that series???

Thanks for all the info about CA visits!! I visited Balboa Island!! It was so neat to take the boat over to the island while you still sitting in the car!!! and we had a convertable the last time!!! LOL!!

Also, any of you planning to go DL on a Thurs or Fri before the cruise?? We all can go on the TOT and take up the whole ride and get the picture...This time we WILL KNOW who Mark is!! LOL!!!

Mark, I feel for you, i really do, but just think where you are going afterwards!!! Now, It will be all worth it!!!

Gotta go last minute shopping now!! ta ta!!

 

[kmiles]

Here is the link to make the reservations and get the discounted prices. I just checked and they haven't changed. The link is www.hojoanaheim.com/mouseinfo/

I will add you to the bus list and right after the holidays I will contact everyone to make sure they are still going and finalize the price. Need to know how many in your group. Price right at $10 per person looks pretty firm.

Bob

Thanks for the info. There will be a total of two adults in our party.

 

[izzinmac]

Looks like Jason and Travis will join us at HoJos and on the bus, so Tampa and Central Fl will be well represented.