May 10, 2008 New Ship Of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 5

[chip&dale&fun]

It's lousy that our threads get locked. And it's absurd that we cannot access our original thread.

Woody

I have heard they are trying to get links to all the closed thread - there is a 2005 I am waiting for - but the altnerative was slooooooow boards.

Dis is great - small price for what they host....

 

[chip&dale&fun]

I have a question here:

How many suitcases are we allowed to bring on the ship.
I know about the airlines but does Disney put a limit on bags?

Interested in the answer - I am planning on bringing an extra BOX - has our wine and books you all suggetsed to leave in Cave Cove....and box will stay on the ship. Hope there is not a limit of 2 bags apiece...

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Anybody watching Extreme Home Makeover? Patrick Henry, the boy that somebody posted a YouTube link about, the one that is blind and plays the piano and trumpet, is who they are making a home for.

Carol

Yes - on our brand new HDTV - I went through a box of tissues....

 

[chip&dale&fun]

I got 4 window trimming on the front of the house and one on the deck painted today. Then mowed the lawn. Sunshine for 2 days already and more on the way tomorrow!! I hope to get a few more wndows painted tomorrow, plus paint the front door that DrHug repaired today. Off to the grocery now so I can feed this sweet man.

Can you come down to Florida and help me finish our house? We started in 2004 and after 4 hurricanes, never finished. All the remains is the front door, front room window accent and the back door accent.....

Please??????????????


I'd finish but it needs to be a nice day with no wind...and those days now we are diving!!!!!

 

[chip&dale&fun]

When we were on the Magic in 2005 we went to "The Office". It was a perfect spot, right in front of the Magic.

(I know I've posted this pic before but I had to add it again for excitement! Mark and Ryan are on the jet ski closest to the Magic.)

Beach view from The Office:

What 2005 Cruise did you take? We were in November Eastern....

 

[chip&dale&fun]

I'm starting to get the packing urge - but we still need our clothes out as the weather will be summer like before be we leave here. Plus we still need our luggage for other work trips in between.

I think I'm going to make a few projects to keep me busy - an autograph book for fellow cruisers and a travel journal as we like to write down what we did each day. Makes trip reports and scrapbooking way easier. I do still need to make our fish extender too. These should make me feel like I'm getting ready to go.

Gosh - I am too. One of my cruise friend veterns passed along a tip - she hangs all the clothes on a laundry rack and then sorts so packing is a breeze. We do not have a laundry room or a rack, but I think I can find on pretty cheap and this will help with the "what do I really need to take" spats that usually errupt at our house 2 days before the trip....

I figure two weeks, less stress...I can always donate the wrac to a shelter afterwards.

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Scrap-booking - I went to the scrapbook store to purchase a glue stick - no glue sticks but a 50% new owner sale...I now have neat pages of Mexico and other disney add-ons....

Guess I need to sign on for the scrap-booking course now.....'

What color - RED???? Green????

Time for me to leave for work. Not sure if I will be able to catch up later - but everyone have a great day.

 

[granmaz]

Good Morning All - I found you but I think I will need to ask some questions again - No way I can keep up.

Hope evryone had a good weekend. We were busy - hence no posting on Sunday - gasp....

I saw a question on dressing for the Tropical and Mexican nights -- Pirate goes without saying. Tropical is no brainer for us, our normal wear - in fact - although we do have Disney tropical outfits...

What does one wear for Mexican night????

I think Mexican means a few different ideas, but the most popular here are for the guys a guayabera shirt. Best to google them.
They are also known as Mexican wedding shirts.

We have difficulty getting them over here in the UK, so I think John will probably just wear a linen shirt.well trousers too of course.

 

[Mom323]

Hi All, I haven't fallen off the planet. I've been busy working 3p-11p for the last few days. I head off again in a few minutes for a day shift.

Does any one know if they sell clothing at Mexico in Epcot?

Thanks.

 

[Mom323]

Also , I'm sure this has been asked again, but I haven't caught up on the old thread, but any news on Noel or Aunty Brat?
I had DD, Katie go on facebook and look for Noel and her DD. Neither have a public profile.

 

[granmaz]

Hi All, I haven't fallen off the planet. I've been busy working 3p-11p for the last few days. I head off again in a few minutes for a day shift.

Does any one know if they sell clothing at Mexico in Epcot?

Thanks.

That is a good question.

I do know that Julie, (MexicanMouseketeer) has offered to get some authentic stuff for any who want, which I would quite like to do, but not sure what type of things are available.

Also , I'm sure this has been asked again, but I haven't caught up on the old thread, but any news on Noel or Aunty Brat?
I had DD, Katie go on facebook and look for Noel and her DD. Neither have a public profile.

Nobody has heard anything unfortunately.

 

[pahrumpgirl]

Hi All, I haven't fallen off the planet. I've been busy working 3p-11p for the last few days. I head off again in a few minutes for a day shift.

Does any one know if they sell clothing at Mexico in Epcot?

Thanks.

I am pretty sure I have seen things. I think they may be a little more expensive than you might find other places though.

Carol

 

[granmaz]

I am pretty sure I have seen things. I think they may be a little more expensive than you might find other places though.

Carol

Perhaps Monica can look when she is next there.

 

[scottishwee35]

When we were on the Magic in 2005 we went to "The Office". It was a perfect spot, right in front of the Magic.

(I know I've posted this pic before but I had to add it again for excitement! Mark and Ryan are on the jet ski closest to the Magic.)

Beach view from The Office:

Beautiful photos, did you went in 2005 at Panama Canal? You must enjoyed it and come back again?

Hi All!! So it's winter up here on the mountain in the Poconos and there's 4 inches of snow on the ground and John's truck lost its brakes. So we can't plow and get ourselves off our mountain.

Our electric went out for half a day this week too. Somehow I lost my eyeglasses during that time......still haven't found them and it has been a few days. I'm wearing an old old pair.

On a good note, I ordered John's Mexican night shirt. For tropical and mexican, we're just wearing themed shirts. For Pirate's night we have the whole costume.

Here's John's authentic Mexican Wedding Shirt:

Next I'm going to order the soft sided 9 pack cooler and I think I'm done getting everything I need.

Hi Deb

Well organised , I like it the shirt - beautiful

I think Mexican means a few different ideas, but the most popular here are for the guys a guayabera shirt. Best to google them.
They are also known as Mexican wedding shirts.

We have difficulty getting them over here in the UK, so I think John will probably just wear a linen shirt.well trousers too of course.

How about my work M&S? I know expensive.

Let me know if you see anything you like, email me okay

Scottishwee35

 

[granmaz]

How about my work M&S? I know expensive.

Let me know if you see anything you like, email me okay

Scottishwee35

I haven't had a good look yet but I am a real pushover for M&S. I'll go and have a mooch around soon!!

 

[lillygator]

good morning!
I am trying to do a personalized Gator plate....now who would want G8R V? Come one!

 

[JLSE50]

I am pretty sure I have seen things. I think they may be a little more expensive than you might find other places though.

Carol

There are some things in some little gift shops hiding along the sides. Expensive compared to sidewalk vendors in Mexico perhaps, but a fair selection that can be tried on.

I just read your post in Thread 4 about wishing you could have been more patient with your Mom.

I am sure you were wonderful. At any given time we can only do the best we can do.

Now, when you are more rested, you have the leisure to think of all the things you wish you had said and done, but at the time you did the VERY BEST that you could. I am sure of it.

Please remind yourself of it and if you need more reminders, PM me and I will tell you over and over and over. Please do not beat yourself up over it now. That only hurts you.


Do I wish I lived closer to my Mom so I could see her before she totally forgets me? Sure, but I cannot do it.

Do I wish I had been more patient when I had her for respite visits? Sure, but the reality of her 24/7 care overwhelmed me more than I wanted to admit to anyone at the time.

I am sad that I wasn't more loving and patient, but I did the best I could. I was so EXHAUSTED. I have to remind myself of that daily as she slips further and further away all while living 700 miles from me in an Alzheimer's care facility with my brother as the primary care contact.

Jan

 

[granmaz]

good morning!
I am trying to do a personalized Gator plate....now who would want G8R V? Come one!

Oh yes - great for you!!!

 

[iankh]

I am off from work today!


It was a very busy weekend. Lots of errands, and lots of work on Mouse Manager. Some corrections and communications to be made.

I was literally on the go from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM both Saturday and Sunday.

I'm relieved to have today off and am planning on resting

(Well, maybe I might do a little work on updating Mouse Manager WDW restaurant menus).

For the most part, I'm planning on parking my butt and taking it easy.

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On a completely different note...

I was reading posts about people being sad that they could not do more for their aging parents.

I ended up being the primary care giver for my father. It was a very upsetting circumstance. He had first one leg amputated due to geriatric diabetes. So, I moved him to Chicago.

He then had his remaining leg amputated. It was a very hard time for everyone especially him, because nearly the identical thing happened to his father, my grandfather. (And, yes it does worry me too).

I think one does the best one can, and sometimes we need to concede that is all that can be done.

In my case it was rather odd and not what I would have predicted. I would have not been the person to have had this responsibility because my father and I had never had a good or close relationship. It would be polite to say that our relationship was "strained."

It amazed me that I was the only one who stepped up to the responsibility. No one in my family who was "close" to him stepped up. In my mind there was no question about how I felt. It was about what was the right thing to do.

I suppose, though a horrible situation, it worked out for the best. In some ways we mended our relationship. I think in the end, it brought us both peace of mind.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Scrap-booking - I went to the scrapbook store to purchase a glue stick - no glue sticks but a 50% new owner sale...I now have neat pages of Mexico and other disney add-ons....

Guess I need to sign on for the scrap-booking course now.....'

What color - RED???? Green????

I was soooo indecisive about the cover color....that I don't even remember which one I picked! I think I saved that PM, so I can go look it up at some point...but I THINK I picked green.

Ian, are your WW meetiings right in the city? My sister (lives around LSD and Belmont) is getting a bit burned out with her leader/group. I think she goes to a N. Michigan Avenue meeting. I've encouraged her to try other meetings, but she is SUCH a creature of habit.

Slept in a bit this morning, so it's time to start another week..at least it will be quiet at work today, with all our clients being closed for President's Day. I'm taking my trip folder in with me and will work on that once my two or three hourse worth of business is done!

....later kids....

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