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

[Grumbo]

And darn Grumbo - I like that idea of super-duper glueing the medallions to the covers of photo albums - I might have to increase our number in order to cover photo albums and keychains

This is a copyright issue as J.G.E. devised this ingenious idea of taking someone else's hard work, putting a bit of glue on tha back, and coming up with something that cost us nothing but are hoping will make us millions!!!!
Jazzman will be posting shortly with the cost of utilizing this medallion, and where to send your cheques.

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[eye R.N.]

Please up my pin order again (last time I promise)I need two more in hope there are pin heads on the other thread willing to trade.

Lunch is a great idea but probably not Palo. The most I've ever been able to arrange is brunch for 14 in the extra room and I thought the manager was going to have kittens when I told him 14. Our last cruise we did lunch on the last sea day to try catch up with everyone's adventures.

Maybe the last edition of the news letter could have a DIS navagator with all the times and events listed?

 

[invaderzim]

Okay all you cruising experts -- here's a question or two.....

1. Do you know if the Disney Cruise line will actually ship items home for you that you buy onboard (like photo albums, etc.)?

2. Does anyone know if you can actually do laundry upon boarding the ship while it is still in dock? I know I know -- who wants to think about that crap while cruising, but since we will be spending the week before in Las Vegas and L.A., I will need to do laundry at some point or I'll be one of those people running around naked (trust me -- not a pretty site). Since I've been on the cruise so many times and don't feel the need to run for ressies, I could throw in a load or two before we sail. Just a thought.

 

[jhemond]

I am NOT excited. I have a noon flight to DC Thursday. And of course it's on Independence Air, biggest cancelers in the business. May have to rescedule that trip.

I could handle NO MORE SNOW!!!!!

I hope you realize I was being sarcastic?? I don't want any more snow. We'll be rid of ours by tomorrow if this weather keeps up. It's melting like there's no tomorrow.

It doesn't get much better than this. February 7 in New Hampshire and it's 48 degrees at 1 pm. The sun is shining a little. The snow is melting. The birds would be tweeting if they hadn't all been smart and headed south for the winter. You hear the lovely slurp, slurp (instead of the squeak of snow) when you step . I OFFICIALLY HAVE SPRING FEVER!!!!!! and it's only February 7 Yup. I could get used to this, but I better not because the temps will be dropping come Wednesday. They're calling for rain/freezing rain tonight .

 

[kmiles]

I believe DCL will ship items home just like WDW will. Of course this is paid for by the guest but it may make things much easier!

As far as laundry, all the guest laundry rooms are located in the stateroom hallways. These are closed to the guests immediatley upon boarding because the Stateroom Host and Hostesses have to prepare them. Not quite sure when they do open, (1:30 or so?) but I would imagine that once they do you could do laundry at that point. Of course, the only laundry you would have to do would be in your carry-on's as the majority of your checked luggage may not be delivered right away.

 

[Grumbo]

Okay all you cruising experts -- here's a question or two.....

1. Do you know if the Disney Cruise line will actually ship items home for you that you buy onboard (like photo albums, etc.)?

2. Does anyone know if you can actually do laundry upon boarding the ship while it is still in dock? I know I know -- who wants to think about that crap while cruising, but since we will be spending the week before in Las Vegas and L.A., I will need to do laundry at some point or I'll be one of those people running around naked (trust me -- not a pretty site). Since I've been on the cruise so many times and don't feel the need to run for ressies, I could throw in a load or two before we sail. Just a thought.

Mark had that all worked out. You don't need to worry. I found his original post and here is the response.........

SHIP OF FOOLS SISTERHOOD ALLIANCE LAUNDRY MEET

1.– Bmwdsny (Melinda)- Clothing Seperater
2.-Mississaugamom (Arlene)- Washing Machine Loader
3.– Scratch42 (Janet)-Coin Inserter
4.– EileenAmI( Eileen)-Fabric Softener Adder
5.- Mom2Belle&PeterPan (Barbara)-Rinse Cycle Checker
6.– DenverVal (Val)-Remover of Cleaned Wet Clothes
7.– Piglet33 (Renee’)-Dryer Loader
8.– Denise W (Denise)-Dried Clothes Checker
9.– mark & sandra (Sandra)-2nd Dried Clothes Checker
10.– izzinmac (Mary)-2nd Cycle Dryer Starter
11.– gassmandy (Amanda)-Remover of Dried Clothes
12.– Luv2Dream (Lynn)-White Wash Folder
14.– Ehtpnt (Estelle)-Mixed Color Clothes Folder
15.– Mickeyfan1 (Marsha)-Fine Fabric Clothes Folder
16.– Denine (Denine)-Jeans and Heavy Garments Folder
17.- AuntyBrat (Laura)-Packer of Cleaned Dried Clothes
18.- ivanova (Susan)-Asst. Packer of Cleaned Dried Clothes
19.- winotracy (Tracy)-2nd Asst. Packer of Cleaned Dried Clothes
20.– Tigger24 (Bernadette)Delivery of Cleaned Clothes-Decks 1-3
21.- DisneyElf (Erica & Benita)Delivery of Cleaned Clothes-Decks 4-6
22.- NYGiantsRule! (Nanci)Delivery of Cleaned Clothes-Decks 7 & 8
__________________

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[mark & sandra]

Could those folks who have requested bus service to MCO after the cruise PM me their departing airline and departure times. The airline info is to see which side of the airport you'll need to be dropped off at and the time is to coordinate the bus leaving the port and to make sure that those with earlier departures leave as early as possible.

Those intending to continue their already long vacation plans might want to take the bus to MCO for a car rental. The rates to pick-up and return to MCO is about 1/2 the cost of rentals from the port and dropping off at MCO.


Tentative Dis Meet- Sunday
8/21/05
10:00-11:00 am
Rockin' Bar D or Studio C (to be determined)

Bartender service available if desired
Max. capacity is either 275 or 292 depending on location

Unofficial head count is needed to secure room: 211 so far


Mark & Sandra- (3)
Mississaugamom- (5)
piglet33- (3)
DisneyElf- (2)
izzinmac- (5)
bmwdsny- (4) or (6)
invaderzim- (3)
Grumbo- (6) or (7)
mickeyfan1- (1)
mamawanavacation- (2)
carolsherman- (3)
EileenAmI- (2)
Bob320- (1)
winotracy- (2)
DisCrazzy- (4)
Denise W- (2) or (3)
tigger24- (10)
DeverVal- (3)
RobinMarie- (2)
ehtpnt- (4)
wide awake- (3)
winnyis- (4)
Mom2Belle&PeterPan- (4)
rsschneck- (4)
sandygirl- (3)
Auntybrat- (2)
DonnaDavid- (2)
outahere- (3)
Denine- (3)
Scratch- (2)
Ivanova- (19)
NYGiantsRule-(4)
Gupsmom- (2)
Luv2Dream- (2) or (3)
kcashner- (2)
paulcrsb- (2)
KEH- (3)
Pamkass- (2)
"Ginger"- (2)
JiminyC fan- (2)
NYdiscruisers- (4)
Andrew DEREK UK- (1)
Dudette 1 & 2 & 3- (3)
Kpgclark- (2)
YrMajesty3- (5)
eye R.N.- (2)
Tinkerbel129- (3)
Chris Herbert- (4)
gaba2de- (4)
SFed- (5)
jweiss- (3)
big cheeser- (3)
dletz- (3)
jhemond- (2)
laurenk- (4)
Perdita&Pongo- (4)
mmouse37- (3)
ladypoo- (3)
dan and scott- (3)
ceejay 13- (4)
UMTerp- (4)
dencord7- (3)

Possible Bus To MCO after cruise-Update

Are there any more people interested yet?? Our total so far is 80, and there is room for 55 per bus or 110 passengers in total.

If we use Mears Transportation and manage to fill the bus (capacity 55) the final cost will be $7.29 per person. If bus leaves the Port by 10:00am or so, it should put us at Orlando Airport by 11:00am. Cost for bus is 401.25 and tip is included as per my contact. Departing Airline is needed to make sure you are dropped off at correct side of terminal.

Some people have mentioned the bus times seem a little late. We can make our pick up time anytime we want and if we have 2 buses they can have different pick up times.

Melissa Ennis
Sales Manager
Mears Transportation
324 W Gore St.
Orlando Fl. 32806
407-254-0460
1-800-223-3868 ext. 0460


Possible Bus To MCO after cruise-Update--so far 78

1st Bus-

Mark & Sandra-(6)
DisneyElf-(2)
Winnyis-(4)
RobinMarie-(2)
wide awake-(3)
DisCrazzy-(4)
rsscheck-(5)
Denine-(3)
mickeyfan1- (1)
Denise W- (4)
sandygirl- (3)
"Ginger"- (3)
NYdiscruisers- (4)
Kpgclark- (4)
eye R.N.- (2)
Chris Herbert- (4)

----------------- Total is 54 (Bus #1 is full)
Bus # 1 has been reserved- Instructions on payments will follow

2nd Bus- if needed or desired- total for bus # 2 so far = 26

jweiss- (3)
SFed- (5)
ladypoo- (3)
laurenk- (4)
dan and scott- (6)
invaderzim- (3)
wide awake (add. 2 more)

PM me if interested in either one...Mark


Also Bmwdsny is linking early dining, and EileenAmI is linking late dining, so that a few DISboard friends can eat at the same rotation and sit near each other. We have about 90 linked so far...Mark

 

[invaderzim]

Whoa -- am I glad I didn't end up getting in on THAT laundry duty LOL!

Well, I did call --

1. They do not ship items home for guests.

2. Yes, you can use the laundry facilities right away.

Also, just as an extra bit of info -- due to our allergies, I asked the DCL rep how often the bedspreads are cleaned -- and he said they are cleaned every time the ship pulls into port before the next sailing -- so basically every week. That did surprise me.

Can you imagine the cleaning they're going to have to do after we've been on there 2 weeks

 

[winotracy]

Mark had that all worked out. You don't need to worry. I found his original post and here is the response.........

Cheers,
Grumbo

Hey, I thought I was not going to be on laundry duty since volunteering for the wine tasting party!

 

[ehtpnt]

Susan, could you put me down for 4 medalians please. I was going to do two but the concept of putting them on photo albums really appeals.

Saw my second Robin today. I say second because we have one really mixed up Robin who never left. Just hung around repeating the following...JGE promised me a mild winter. I will get them...

Estelle

 

[ivanova]

Okay so far:

So far the count for medallions (for lanyards or keychains) is:

DisneyElf - 2
Invaderzim - 5
Scratch42 - 5
AuntyBrat - 4
Us - 5
Mississauguamom - 4
Ladypoo - 3
Jhemond - 2
Grumbo - 2
Winnyis - 4
ehtpnt - 4

That's 40 so far....

 

[mark & sandra]

Mark had that all worked out. You don't need to worry. I found his original post and here is the response.........Cheers,
Grumbo

Grumbo, Tracy's right. She was given a pass on laundry duty due to all her hard work so far. I think we can squeeze Invaderzim into her slot, seeing as she just alerted us to the fact that she was passed over. She could also have an additional job of cleaning out the lint traps too...Mark

 

[winotracy]

Grumbo, Tracy's right. She was given a pass on laundry duty due to all her hard work so far. I think we can squeeze Invaderzim into her slot, seeing as she just alerted us to the fact that she was passed over. She could also have an additional job of cleaning out the lint traps too...Mark

Thanks Mark! I guess you are a nice guy afterall

 

[mark & sandra]

Ivanover are these also going to be special made type medallions? Any thought yet on their design?...Mark

 

[mark & sandra]

Thanks Mark! I guess you are a nice guy afterall

How can I not be nice to you after you've so graciously offered to have us all send our wine selection to you to bring to the ship for us. It's the least I could do...Mark

 

[Grumbo]

Ivanover are these also going to be special made type medallions? Any thought yet on their design?...Mark

Excuse Mark he doesn't read too well

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[mickeyfan1]

He also spells like he's from New ENgland. Just because we add Rs where there are none and drop them where there are, doesn't mean we should spell that way! Get the idear?

 

[mark & sandra]

Excuse Mark he doesn't read too well

Cheers,
Grumbo

No I just missed the talk about the medallions. This thread can get a bit overwhelming with all the drival these women talk about!! Sorry for showing up late and asking foolish questions. It's all grumbo's fault!! He asked me to ask anyway!!...mark

 

[Grumbo]

Its the same as the pin Mark.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have made you ask. I just wanted to see if you would.

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[mark & sandra]

What we have a pin too??!! Does it have a special design too?? Next you'll tell me the other repo cruise has one too for us to swap. I know, what do you guys think of a meet onboard?? Maybe an event like a wine tasting or something similar...Mark