Bound for Barcelona - April 10, 2010 EB TA - Part 4

[ibouncetoo]

I stopped over there today and I asked for the man that Gumdrop told me about. I did speak to Bud. He was very nice. I told him that some people are staying there on Friday night before the cruise and that we were planning to get together to meet everyone. He took me out to the pool which was very nice but it was very crowded. He said they do have meeting rooms but they charge for them. They have a big breakfast room and he said we probably could use it and it is free. He asked me if they grouped their reservations and I said I wasn't sure but I didn't think so. HE said he would of given them a group rate.
The place is very nice and he was so friendly.So I guess we will stick to the pool area and if it is crowded or closed we can maybe use the breakfast room.Someone mentioned ordering pizza. I am sure one of the several pizza places on that road would deliver or we could go pick it up.
Things are all falling into place and this time next week we would have met some of our fellow disers.The excitement is building.

Thanks so much for checking on this! We'll be arriving a little later so we'll look at the pool and if no one is there, check out the breakfast room . I think I remember reading that Kelsey's is a good place to get pizza (I'll go google it and make sure). We probably won't decide what we will eat till we are all together, but I like the idea of bringing food to the hotel so we have time to meet with DISers!

Here's a link to Kelsey's http://www.kelseyscanaveral.com/

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[joius24]

Cougars is not very Disney.... You can be more Disney than that...queen of the ...Ducks...Plutos...Mickeys...aaaaaa OK maybe cougars

I have to disagree Mike, Cougars are very Disney. Disney is fun..Cougars are fun..... Disney has been around a while.... ummmm cougars well.... were not new.... Disney ..there are always suprises right around the corner... and cougars...we are full of suprises!

See!? Lots in common!


Lets see:
Got Pounds and Euros
Got luggage scale
Have all FE and SM stuff
Got docs
Got some "foundation items" too Jackie and toiletires
A tie for the boy....

I am several items closer to leaving ....now I have to start packing them all

 

[Donaldcp98]

DH asked about whether we need hangers for our clothes. I seem to recall there being some hangers in closet but didn't know how many. I figure we will have more pants then shorts this time since it will cooler. Can anyone remember how many hangers are in the closet (approximately-I don't expect anybody to have an exact answer) and whether or not we can ask for more if we need them?

 

[thossink]

I'm all packed. We leave tomorrow.
One checked bag, 27 lbs.

Woody

I am Impressed.

 

[CDN Prince Charming]

I stopped over there today and I asked for the man that Gumdrop told me about. I did speak to Bud. He was very nice. I told him that some people are staying there on Friday night before the cruise and that we were planning to get together to meet everyone. He took me out to the pool which was very nice but it was very crowded. He said they do have meeting rooms but they charge for them. They have a big breakfast room and he said we probably could use it and it is free. He asked me if they grouped their reservations and I said I wasn't sure but I didn't think so. HE said he would of given them a group rate.
The place is very nice and he was so friendly.So I guess we will stick to the pool area and if it is crowded or closed we can maybe use the breakfast room.Someone mentioned ordering pizza. I am sure one of the several pizza places on that road would deliver or we could go pick it up.
Things are all falling into place and this time next week we would have met some of our fellow disers.The excitement is building.

Did he happen to mention at what time the pool actually closes??
Kiddos wanna know!!!

CPC

 

[woody73]

Ok, now my real question....did you wife pack some of your stuff in her bag?

No.

Woody

 

[brack]

DH asked about whether we need hangers for our clothes. I seem to recall there being some hangers in closet but didn't know how many. I figure we will have more pants then shorts this time since it will cooler. Can anyone remember how many hangers are in the closet (approximately-I don't expect anybody to have an exact answer) and whether or not we can ask for more if we need them?

Not more than 10 wooden ones. I always take a handful of wire hangers and leave them.

 

[brack]

Not very chatty today! Must be too busy packing.

 

[kumquat88]

I hunted down more answers.
The R5 line from Placa Espanya is run by FGC.

Network map: On the left (west) side of the map, you can see the rainbow of lines coming out of Pl. Espanya (in the middle bottom of the map)

http://www.fgc.es/eng/planol.asp

English version for timetable search:

http://www.fgc.es/eng/index.asp

-- Lines -- select Llobregat - Anoia Line
-- Departure Station -- Pl. Espanya
-- Arrival Station -- Monistrol de Montserrat

I used Friday, April 23 as the date for these:
currently departs Placa Espanya at 7:36, 8:16, 8:36, 9:36, 10:36..
Travel time is 1 hour 8 minutes

Return train departs Monistrol de Monserrat at 11:44, 12:44, ... until at least 8:44pm ... Travel time 1 hour 7 minutes


The brochure for the train & funicular or cremallera (Rack Railway) in English/Spanish/Catalan:

http://www.fgc.es/downloads/info_annexa/Triptic_2010tz.pdf

Pl. Espanya is on the 1st ring (corona) if you see those words somewhere

Lynne - Thank You! Really...

 

[auntlynne]

You're welcome. This was not easy to find - multiple google searches with bits and pieces that finally lead me to the right place - I can see why you weren't getting what you needed (and yet it is all so neat when you get to the right spots). I feel good about my effort - then realized I needed train info for Cadiz to Seville - and starting looking at Renfe; how user unfriendly.

 

[Tinked]

DH asked about whether we need hangers for our clothes. I seem to recall there being some hangers in closet but didn't know how many. I figure we will have more pants then shorts this time since it will cooler. Can anyone remember how many hangers are in the closet (approximately-I don't expect anybody to have an exact answer) and whether or not we can ask for more if we need them?

I've heard that you could probably get extra wire hangers from your stateroom host.Like the ones you left on the last cruiseI'm just happy to find a new home for my wire hangers.

 

[Tinked]

With so many on the way to Florida all ready do you think this thread is going to make 250 this week. People are dropping (or taking off for DWD and PC) like flies

 

[Tinked]

I'm all packed. We leave tomorrow.
One checked bag, 27 lbs.

Woody

Some of us are really envious...a suitcase that weighs only 27 lbs....leaving for FL tomorrow...the envy is more than I can take. Guess I'll just have to stay here and communicate with whoever or whomever is left over what's whiter...shoes...slacks...or legs

 

[Tinked]

Maybe I'll be talking to myself

 

[Dishy24]

DH asked about whether we need hangers for our clothes. I seem to recall there being some hangers in closet but didn't know how many. I figure we will have more pants then shorts this time since it will cooler. Can anyone remember how many hangers are in the closet (approximately-I don't expect anybody to have an exact answer) and whether or not we can ask for more if we need them?

I ask for extra hangers every cruise and always get them without a problem!!!

 

[scottjm]

My DH is asking if the ship has a pilates class. Anyone know?

 

[scottjm]

With so many on the way to Florida all ready do you think this thread is going to make 250 this week. People are dropping (or taking off for DWD and PC) like flies

You may be right. My guess was that we hit it Saturday, but I know we will be busy packing tomorrow. But, I have a few days of work next week and will be hanging around.

 

[kileybeth]

No.

Woody

Are you planning on doing laundry after a week maybe? Or does your wife do the laundry?

That's my problem weight wise I think. I do not want to re-wear things to much and I definitely do not want to do laundry on my only 2 weeks off from it when I generally do 7-10 loads in a normal week at home (yes, family of 7 under this roof). The only other problem I may be having is I, nor my husband are a small size so more fabric equals more weight! and yeah, I'm sticking to that story! It can not be the shoes or books or over the door ahnger or the magnets or the. . . .

 

[kileybeth]

Maybe I'll be talking to myself

nah, I'll still be sorting and packign right up until we have to toss it in the car to get to the airport! And DH works on Friday the 9th so. . .we'll be here a fdw more days too.

 

[kileybeth]

I stopped over there today and I asked for the man that Gumdrop told me about. I did speak to Bud. He was very nice. I told him that some people are staying there on Friday night before the cruise and that we were planning to get together to meet everyone. He took me out to the pool which was very nice but it was very crowded. He said they do have meeting rooms but they charge for them. They have a big breakfast room and he said we probably could use it and it is free. He asked me if they grouped their reservations and I said I wasn't sure but I didn't think so. HE said he would of given them a group rate.
The place is very nice and he was so friendly.So I guess we will stick to the pool area and if it is crowded or closed we can maybe use the breakfast room.Someone mentioned ordering pizza. I am sure one of the several pizza places on that road would deliver or we could go pick it up.
Things are all falling into place and this time next week we would have met some of our fellow disers.The excitement is building.

Yes, this is all correct. I thougth I posted about it several pages back but who knows if I remembered too after I saw the question. No need to rent a room, breakfast area is huge and nice. Pool closes at 6pm but there are lighting and tables available out there as well.

No linked ressie for the CIS as lots of folks were able to get the priceline rate of $49 I'm guessing. I missed it but am happy to pay the rate as it was a very nice place to stay last time.

You all shoud be fine, we will be in hopefully by 10pm, See you all there!