July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 2

[jlawall]

Good news -- both sets of my docs arrived this afternoon, UPS . . . I had taken the gamble and asked for both (July 28 and Aug. 18) to be sent out before I leave on the 26th, and was beginning to think that it would have been better to go ahead and at least get the July 28 set, but now the gamble has paid off.

Now if we can just get good news from Mary Jo about Nick's passport . . .

I agree, so fantastic for you, one less worry!!!

 

[jlawall]

Ok guys this is it....
Time to say
Adios AMIGOS

Im so excited - probably wont sleep - BUT I have 2 alarm clocks set just in case
After spending 15months or so on this thread planning I would just like to say a very big
Thankyou
For all the help and support.
I am really looking forward to meeting you all . But I apologise now if I get our names muddled - my memory is hopeless (where am I going on holiday - I can't seem to remember )
I want to wish everyone a safe and speedy journey.
1 more sleep
night all xxxand God bless xxx

Pixiedust:

This is why I'm glad I'm leaving during the day this time.....usually I end up staying up all night! Have fun in Barcelona!!

 

[jlawall]

Hi everyone,

It's been a busy day!

First all - glad you're having fun, Andrew, or would that be el pirata Andres'.

Safe travels, Helen.


Okay, on to the tales of the passport.....

If you've been following this saga of mine, the last we had was that the passport was not delivered on Saturday, and so I had asked them to hold it at the FedEx office and we would go get it. The agent put it in the system to hold - great.

Nick left here for his two-hour drive to San Diego. He called me shortly after 10am to tell me that....

.... the passport was not there, and would be delivered before 3pm.

This is where the smiley falling to its knees and lifting its tiny fist to the heavens would be really appropriate ... but for now, I have to use ... but, image a tiny smiley raising its little smiley fist.

So, we've been checking online for status, and Nick has been sitting by the front door waiting....

Well, he just called me
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
His passport was delivered at 2:50pm!!!




WE ARE GOING TO SPAIN!!!




So, I'd better get to packing!

OMGI was freaking out until I got to the bottom..........

 

[jlawall]

OK- I HAVE THE FIRST ITEMS ACTUALLY IN THE SUITCASE......
Worried I dont have enough, worried I have too much, worried its all going to get lost, worried ,worried, worried !!
Thank goodness it poured again today- or I would have left it all again for the

Andrew - so happy you wrote- Im glad the weather is better- we're all almost on our way !!!!



Maryann- IM GOING CRAZY - AND YOU"RE READING HARRY POTTER !!!!! If I would have known- I would have picked you up to help me!!!!!

This will be me in like two days, I'm not doing anything else until tomorrow!

 

[jlawall]

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Oh yea, it's now below 900, Andy, even with all your shameless fluff! Please enjoy your vacay........I know, I'm guilty too! Be back later.......happy packing and traveling to all!!!!!!!!

 

[MrsG]

OK- I HAVE THE FIRST ITEMS ACTUALLY IN THE SUITCASE......
Worried I dont have enough, worried I have too much, worried its all going to get lost, worried ,worried, worried !!
Thank goodness it poured again today- or I would have left it all again for the

Andrew - so happy you wrote- Im glad the weather is better- we're all almost on our way !!!!



Maryann- IM GOING CRAZY - AND YOU"RE READING HARRY POTTER !!!!! If I would have known- I would have picked you up to help me!!!!!

It really was a great book!!

Maryann

 

[RLPierce]

The Associated PressPublished: July 23, 2007

MADRID, Spain: A blackout that struck Spain's second-largest city of Barcelona on Monday will continue to leave more than 100,000 households and businesses without power for at least another day, authorities said.

A faulty cable triggered a major power outage, snarling traffic, hobbling public transportation and knocking out electricity in much of Barcelona.

City officials said at least 30,000 homes would not have electricity until Tuesday morning, and another 80,000 would even have to wait longer, possibly weeks.

The blackout hit around 11 a.m. (0900 GMT), affecting traffic lights in the city center and several subway lines, officials said.

Firefighters reported a flood of calls from people stuck in elevators, and police officers were sent to major intersections to direct traffic. The airport, however, was not affected.

At least one major hospital was relying on generator power to light operating rooms, Hospital Clinic i Provincial spokesman Marc de Semir said.

Red Electrica, which manages Spain's power grid, said more than half the power supply had been restored within four hours. However, 130,000 of around 350,000 customers of electricity operator Fecsa Endesa remained without electricity, Industry Minister Joan Clos told a news conference.

City officials said the company was working to fix the problem, but that in the worst case scenario, it could take weeks for some areas to return to normal.

Clos, a former mayor of Barcelona, ruled out sabotage, blaming the blackout on a substation cable that fell, causing a chain-reaction failure in as many as six other substations. It also caused a fire in one substation.

Clos said the reasons for the accident were being investigated.

Meanwhile, authorities doubled the number of police patrolling Barcelona's streets.

"We need immediate solutions for this emergency," said the president of Catalonia region, Jose Montilla.

 

[AnnaS]

Hi everyone,

It's been a busy day!

First all - glad you're having fun, Andrew, or would that be el pirata Andres'.

Safe travels, Helen.


Okay, on to the tales of the passport.....

If you've been following this saga of mine, the last we had was that the passport was not delivered on Saturday, and so I had asked them to hold it at the FedEx office and we would go get it. The agent put it in the system to hold - great.

Nick left here for his two-hour drive to San Diego. He called me shortly after 10am to tell me that....

.... the passport was not there, and would be delivered before 3pm.

This is where the smiley falling to its knees and lifting its tiny fist to the heavens would be really appropriate ... but for now, I have to use ... but, image a tiny smiley raising its little smiley fist.

So, we've been checking online for status, and Nick has been sitting by the front door waiting....

Well, he just called me
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
His passport was delivered at 2:50pm!!!




WE ARE GOING TO SPAIN!!!




So, I'd better get to packing!

Finally, Thank God and what a relief. I am so happy for you.

 

[AnnaS]

The Associated PressPublished: July 23, 2007

MADRID, Spain: A blackout that struck Spain's second-largest city of Barcelona on Monday will continue to leave more than 100,000 households and businesses without power for at least another day, authorities said.

A faulty cable triggered a major power outage, snarling traffic, hobbling public transportation and knocking out electricity in much of Barcelona.

City officials said at least 30,000 homes would not have electricity until Tuesday morning, and another 80,000 would even have to wait longer, possibly weeks.

The blackout hit around 11 a.m. (0900 GMT), affecting traffic lights in the city center and several subway lines, officials said.

Firefighters reported a flood of calls from people stuck in elevators, and police officers were sent to major intersections to direct traffic. The airport, however, was not affected.

At least one major hospital was relying on generator power to light operating rooms, Hospital Clinic i Provincial spokesman Marc de Semir said.

Red Electrica, which manages Spain's power grid, said more than half the power supply had been restored within four hours. However, 130,000 of around 350,000 customers of electricity operator Fecsa Endesa remained without electricity, Industry Minister Joan Clos told a news conference.

City officials said the company was working to fix the problem, but that in the worst case scenario, it could take weeks for some areas to return to normal.

Clos, a former mayor of Barcelona, ruled out sabotage, blaming the blackout on a substation cable that fell, causing a chain-reaction failure in as many as six other substations. It also caused a fire in one substation.

Clos said the reasons for the accident were being investigated.

Meanwhile, authorities doubled the number of police patrolling Barcelona's streets.

"We need immediate solutions for this emergency," said the president of Catalonia region, Jose Montilla.

 

[AnnaS]

Andrew nice to see you around and thank you for the updates.

Julie, glad to hear you have received both set of documents. One less thing to worry about while away.

Helen, again - can't wait to meet you (and everyone).

I will start packing Friday am. Good luck to everyone who started/has packed. I hate it. Unpacking is even worse.

 

[MrsG]

Don't forget to add another thing to your packing lists:

Flashlights!
Hope problems will be solved quickly.



Maryann

 

[Sandaneli]

Sandra,

Did you want the link to the shirt logos?

post #12828

Have fun making the shirt. You are more adventurous than I!

Maryann

Thank you Maryann,
I've been hoping someone would remember because I didn't want to have to read through thousands of posts. THis group is so helpful. Thanks again.

Now I have to get new transfer paper. DH decided he wanted his on black and I'd like mine to match so It's back to the craft store. It came out great on black. I've just decided what to do for the FE gifts so DD13 and I are working on them tonight.

Sandra

 

[danfromca]

The Associated PressPublished: July 23, 2007

MADRID, Spain: A blackout that struck Spain's second-largest city of Barcelona on Monday will continue to leave more than 100,000 households and businesses without power for at least another day, authorities said.

A faulty cable triggered a major power outage, snarling traffic, hobbling public transportation and knocking out electricity in much of Barcelona.

City officials said at least 30,000 homes would not have electricity until Tuesday morning, and another 80,000 would even have to wait longer, possibly weeks.

The blackout hit around 11 a.m. (0900 GMT), affecting traffic lights in the city center and several subway lines, officials said.

Firefighters reported a flood of calls from people stuck in elevators, and police officers were sent to major intersections to direct traffic. The airport, however, was not affected.

At least one major hospital was relying on generator power to light operating rooms, Hospital Clinic i Provincial spokesman Marc de Semir said.

Red Electrica, which manages Spain's power grid, said more than half the power supply had been restored within four hours. However, 130,000 of around 350,000 customers of electricity operator Fecsa Endesa remained without electricity, Industry Minister Joan Clos told a news conference.

City officials said the company was working to fix the problem, but that in the worst case scenario, it could take weeks for some areas to return to normal.

Clos, a former mayor of Barcelona, ruled out sabotage, blaming the blackout on a substation cable that fell, causing a chain-reaction failure in as many as six other substations. It also caused a fire in one substation.

Clos said the reasons for the accident were being investigated.

Meanwhile, authorities doubled the number of police patrolling Barcelona's streets.

"We need immediate solutions for this emergency," said the president of Catalonia region, Jose Montilla.

The original source of the blackout is thought to be due to excessive fluff transfer on an intermittent internet connection. The suspect in question was in pursuit of something called "A mini-pirate". Further details are expected to be forthcoming...

 

[Sandaneli]

Hi everyone,

It's been a busy day!

First all - glad you're having fun, Andrew, or would that be el pirata Andres'.

Safe travels, Helen.


Okay, on to the tales of the passport.....

If you've been following this saga of mine, the last we had was that the passport was not delivered on Saturday, and so I had asked them to hold it at the FedEx office and we would go get it. The agent put it in the system to hold - great.

Nick left here for his two-hour drive to San Diego. He called me shortly after 10am to tell me that....

.... the passport was not there, and would be delivered before 3pm.

This is where the smiley falling to its knees and lifting its tiny fist to the heavens would be really appropriate ... but for now, I have to use ... but, image a tiny smiley raising its little smiley fist.

So, we've been checking online for status, and Nick has been sitting by the front door waiting....

Well, he just called me
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
His passport was delivered at 2:50pm!!!




WE ARE GOING TO SPAIN!!!




So, I'd better get to packing!

Praise the Lord. Nick has his passport. Even DH asks everyday, "Does Nick have his passport yet? We are so pleased that it arrived.

And MaryJo, I love the little smiley face raising his little smiley fist. I can picture it so clearly.

Sandra

 

[Pixie Dust II]

Harole Ann,
What handsome grandsons you have!

Maryann[/quote]

Thank you! They are a joy!

Hi everyone,

It's been a busy day!

First all - glad you're having fun, Andrew, or would that be el pirata Andres'.

Safe travels, Helen.


Okay, on to the tales of the passport.....

If you've been following this saga of mine, the last we had was that the passport was not delivered on Saturday, and so I had asked them to hold it at the FedEx office and we would go get it. The agent put it in the system to hold - great.

Nick left here for his two-hour drive to San Diego. He called me shortly after 10am to tell me that....

.... the passport was not there, and would be delivered before 3pm.

This is where the smiley falling to its knees and lifting its tiny fist to the heavens would be really appropriate ... but for now, I have to use ... but, image a tiny smiley raising its little smiley fist.

So, we've been checking online for status, and Nick has been sitting by the front door waiting....

Well, he just called me
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
His passport was delivered at 2:50pm!!!




WE ARE GOING TO SPAIN!!!




So, I'd better get to packing!

I am so happy for you MaryJo! Our friends are still waiting!!!!!!! I called our Congressman today who happens to be a personal friend of mine and as of now they have a 10:30 delivery time for tomorrow. We have everything we own crossed! Pixie Dust to the hills for this cruise!!!!!!!! I have been in tears half of the afternoon!! Can't take much more!


Can not wait to see everyone and be able to relax and smile and say,

WE MADE IT TO BARCELONA AND WE DID NOT LOOSE OUR MINDS!!!!!!

 

[Sandaneli]

Andrew nice to see you around and thank you for the updates.

Julie, glad to hear you have received both set of documents. One less thing to worry about while away.

Helen, again - can't wait to meet you (and everyone).

I will start packing Friday am. Good luck to everyone who started/has packed. I hate it. Unpacking is even worse.

Packing up on the last night of the cruise is by far the WORST of all packing experiences. On our last cruise DD cried the whole time we were packing.

Sandra

 

[Pixie Dust II]

Don't forget to add another thing to your packing lists:

Flashlights!
Hope problems will be solved quickly.



Maryann

Never leave home without one!

 

[Sandaneli]

The original source of the blackout is thought to be due to excessive fluff transfer on an intermittent internet connection. The suspect in question was in pursuit of something called "A mini-pirate". Further details are expected to be forthcoming...

Dan, I knew there was more to the story. I'm glad the truth has been told.

See you soon,
Sandra

 

[Sandaneli]

Harole Ann, Please try to relax. It won't do any good to worry anyway and we want you to be healthy to enjoy our cruise.

I'm sure the passport will come. THey all have arrived just in the Nick of time (pardon the pun).

Now that Nick's is here we'll start praying for Jan and Howie to receive theirs tomorrow at 10:00 am.

See you soon

Sandra

 

[Sandaneli]

I'm finally ready to start our blog. Where are the directions. I remember that someone's daughter gave instructions awhile back. Does anyone know where it would be?

Sandra