May 10, 2008 New Ship Of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 6

[EllaEnchanted]

Definitely keep all your meds with you Deb - just in case the suitcase doesn't arrive the same time as you do!!!

I would pack your manicure set. I know it would be confiscated before security over here!

Thanks Marilyn, I'm learning lots of new things. This gets very complicated. I have to think about every single item in the bathroom bag and the makeup bag and the meds bag, etc. wow, I'm glad LisaG sent me the rules. Thanks Lisa I need to reference it for everything I'm bringing just about.

 

[iankh]

I know that I weight-in in the exact same outfit every friday. I think some people wonder why I wear the same thing each friday.

I actually ended up wearing a t-shirt under my shirt and gym shorts under my pants. I did strip down for the weight in this morning. It was really early, about 7AM so no members where there, but because I am a leader, my weight did have to be witnessed by another staff person and they had to sign a slip to validate that.

I told my members about in all 3 meetings this morning. They LOVED it. They love the fact that I still face the same challenges they do.

 

[waltsgirl]

I must get very lucky because I always forget to take my tide stain stick out out purse and I never get stopped. I left it in at the airport in Detroit, Japan and the Philippines.

Not sure about the nail file , but scissors with blades under 4" in length are allowed as are nail clippers.

I wouldn't check your meds as they are not a covered item if stolen (like electronics and jewelry). As long as they aren't liquids there is nothing special you need to do with them.

Don't forget a qt size ziploc to hold all the liquids in your purse - including neosporin, tide laundry pen, inhalers, etc. The ziploc baggie has to be qt size (nothing larger).

You can bring snacks thru security but no drinks.

 

[iankh]

So when I bring my brandy new Mac with me on the cruise, I can come and beg for some help???? I'll bring the Fruity drinks....

My dear, let me correct you ... that's fruity-fatty-boozy drinks (I believe in a balanced diet).

If that's the case, I'll be happy to be the help desk.



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[EllaEnchanted]

You can put whatever you want (almost) in checked. Even weapons, you just have to notify the airlines. We do put our meds in the clear quart bags and throw them in my carryon backpack so that if luggage takes a day or so to find us DrHug would not be without meds. I have only once had a delay with luggage and that was a long time ago, but too much of a risk with his meds.

Does it matter if you're flying nonstop vs. changing planes? I'm not sure what a qt. size bag looks like and whether all my meds and John's meds are going to fit in just one bag. Probably not......I can just see me carrying on 5 bags of medicines.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I think they are changing alot of the rules, but then again they can tighten up in a hurry if there is an incident. So, we just put everything in checked that we don't need to have with us.

I think I'll keep my jewelry, my documentation and my electronics with me in the carry on.....not sure about the meds yet, I have to look at the size of a qt. bag before I'll know for sure.....the rest I will pack away in the check in bag.....notice I said only one for me......that's our goal.....one each to check in and one each to carry on and one garmet bag to check in and that's all! Wish me luck, I think I'm going to need it.

 

[waltsgirl]

Deb- I usually carry a weekly supply of my medicine in my carry on. I have one of those medicine weekly pill containers. I put that in a plastic bag in my purse and just let it go. I put the rest of the medicine in my checked luggage, in a make up kit so it does not look like medicine. I figure if my luggage takes that long to get to me I will call and arrange to get new medicine or get prescriptions faxed. I have quite a few medications that I need and take but I feel that as long as I have a week supply with me the rest should find me in time.

I know I usually put them in a carry on, but since it's a nonstop flight, I thought maybe it would be safe enough that my luggage won't get lost.

Do you think I should put them in plastic bags and keep them in my carry on bag still? I have lots and lots of them that are all in one a medicine bag.

What do you think?

 

[katypop]

Ahhh, if only it were ONLY 10 lbs! Still really have 30 to 40 to go, but I have been exercising 3 times a week since last fall... I have really given up on being skinny and am trying to focus on being healthy. Trying to get in all those fruits and veggies, which is a huge struggle as I hate, hate, hate vegetables!

We are not quite adventuresome enough to try the parasailing or the outdoor adventure, snorkeling and hiking is about as crazy as we get!

--Kathy

You've got a great attitude, good for you, healthy is definately the focus we should all have. I love veggies and fruit, but I also love bread, pasta, ice cream, cake, wine I need to lose more than 10 lbs, but that's what I'm hoping I can actually lose before May.

Another thing I am coming to hate (besides veggies) is plastic bags. Everytime I go to the grocery store I bring back 20 of them. I have quite the collection of them.

DD#1 brought back two Fortino's bags from Hamilton and the grocery stores around here are starting to sell the "lifetime" bags. So a step in the right direction.

But do you have to buy a set for every grocery you go to? Can you use the Kroger bags at HEB? Will the grocery store be offended? Will the sackers take it out on the produce?

I love my bags from Canada, because no one in Texas knows what they are!

--Kathy

We have a chain of grocery stores in Ontario that recently opened a store in Milton that is completely "bagless". Shoppers can purchase plastic reusable bins or bring in and reuse their plastic bags or buy the reuseable cloth ones.

Back from Church and just had some lovely fresh bread we made in the machine overnight. Yum! Church had a Mother's Day theme and I came home with some daffodills and a bookmark. We are just in the process of changing Church as we left our last one a month or so ago. This one is quite a bit different for us but it is feeling 'right'.

Going out for a cream tea this afternoon which is a 65th birthday celebration for a friend, then visiting our son and daughter in law for a cuppa tonight. Othrwise a quiet and peaceful day. The sun is shining but there is a very cold wind. Apparently it is going to SNOW overnight!

Sounds like you're having a wonderful day! I need to go out and start shovelling the snow in my laneway, there's still quite a bit of it and we are supposed to get rain tomorrow, it's going to be a wet mess once again!

Kathe

 

[waltsgirl]

Going to the Philippines was the first time that I left my medicine in the original containers. No one asked or said anything to me about it. I had my weekly supply in my purse and no one asked my about that either.

On all of our cruises I have always just used the weekly pill containers, sometimes I have 3 of them and no one has stopped me or asked me what they were. With as much medicine as I take the original containers take up so much room.

 

[calmom]

FISH TEAM
Ok! The list is "finalized." If anyone sees an error, or if I forgot to add you to a team and you asked to be on team, please PM. If you are on a team, and no one has started the communication, please PM your team leader. If you are on a team without a team leader, then PM everyone on your team and start the communication. There may be cases where people stated that they will be on a team, but then become MIA. I suggest just moving forward without that member. Due to the amount of teams, I can not act as a "go between." So basically, please keep the communication between your teams. Have fun! And as we have said, you can also give gifts on your own - and deliver them whenever you want. After a couple days, this list will be "final" and any changes/additions will be done directly with each individual team. Thanks!
Lisa
Giving gifts SOLO:
Luv2cruzsus
Edna ModeMilestogo
ozdisneyfan
Gouodux
Brisully
TADsMommy/TADsDaddy
TiffAshDav

Lanyards:
Edna Mode/Milestogo - LEAD
Kulkatt
DisneyRN1
Nskjerven
Edna Mode to update other team members

TEAMS
May 10 - DAY 1
Team 1
No Team Name
TEAM LEADER: Tink Rules
HollyTyler

Team 2
No Team Name
TEAM LEADER: Mishoe01
Fourmcds
Gydell
Little aussie

May 11 – DAY 2 - CASTAWAY
No Team Name
TEAM LEADER: Pahrumpgirl
tink1963
ibouncetoo
Threebritts
granmaz
Tigger137
Readyalready
eeyorelvr10

May 12 – DAY 3 SEA
“Royal Court Fish Team”
No Team Leader
Tink rules
disneylover5
HollyTyler
nskjerven
Onekindman

May 13 – DAY 4 - SEA
“Geek Team”
No Team Leader
Mrs Mork
Jhalkias
Pjpoohbear
Lillygator
LiserAnn
kimerinc


May 14 – DAY 5 - ARUBA
No Team Name
TEAM LEADER: txaggie94gigem
DebWills
Tigger1221

May 15 – DAY 6 - SEA
No Team Name
TEAM LEADER: Gydell
Making_Memories
sandiedvc
Scottishwee35

May 16 – Day 7 - PC
“Nan and the 4Ls”
TEAM LEADER: Calmom
disneylover5
mom_of_2_princesses
nskjerven
Amesmom


May 17 – Day 8 – SEA
No Team Name
TEAM LEADER: Txsleepingbeauty
Notsolittlemermaid
DH2DW&DS
CBEB
TracyVP

May 18 – Day 9 - SEA
No Team Name
TEAM LEADER: TADsMommy
Tiffashdave
txtwins2000
Githens (non-DIS/parents)
Gatorfamily
Iankh


May 19 - Day 10 - ACA
No Team Leader/Name
seaulater
Mom323
Dvcmike
Cquick
Ginamarie


May 20 – Day 11 - SEA
“Liberty Belles”
Ellaenchanted
Lisag520

May 21 – Day 12
No Team Name
TEAM LEADER: Rufustee/CruzDirectorKaren
Taysmom
Lovebeast
CameronsDad
KrisannB
Tink 58

May 22 – Day 13 - CABO
No Team Leader/Team Name
willoughbyclan
tlb2864
wldwcnwmn
Mexican-mouseketeers

May 23 – Day 14 - SEA
No Team Leader/Team Name
Tupperny
Mommyto3princesses
jellojatdisney
kiserfamily


May 24 – Day 15 – SEA
Anonymous

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Carry them on! You never know what might happen. I got stuck w/out mine last summer. My flight home from Hawaii was delayed so long that I ended up spending the night at LAX and flying to PHX the next morning. It was the first time in a long time that I packed everything and didn't carry that stuff on. I learned my lesson.

Oh yeah, I forgot about flight delays.....yup, have to carry them on! Thanks Sassy!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

We are supposed to keep all our meds in their original packaging!! I do put non necessary items in checked baggage such as supplements that I could buy when I get there if necessary, but essential ones are in my hand baggage.

OK Then, me and John are just going to need bigger carry on bags!

 

[katypop]

I know I usually put them in a carry on, but since it's a nonstop flight, I thought maybe it would be safe enough that my luggage won't get lost.

Do you think I should put them in plastic bags and keep them in my carry on bag still? I have lots and lots of them that are all in one a medicine bag.

What do you think?

Everyone's giving you great advice on carrying your meds on the plane, Deb. A couple of years ago I had a friend join me at WDW. She flew direct to MCO from Toronto...and yep, they lost her luggage. She was just newly diagnosed as diabetic and was insulin dependent. It was very lucky she had all her meds on her, it would have been quite a hassle trying to replace them. Instead, we only had to replace clothing , toiletries, etc for her week long stay, as she never did get her luggage NOT THAT THAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU OF COURSE!

Kathe

 

[EllaEnchanted]

We fly pretty frequently so I guess we're used to it. Driving certainly allows to pack a lot more "maybe we'll need them" type items.

I just put in my carry-on all electronics, meds, snacks (diabetic - so don't want to get stuck with nothing to eat sitting on the runway for 3+hours) and in-flight/airport entertainment stuff (books, magazines, cross-stitch, even crocheting if flight is long enough). Then after going thru security I pick up a bottle of water for the flight. If it's a business trip I add a change of clothes. For vacation I don't bother with the extra clothes.

I can tell you don't wear jewelry......I have to pack my tiara for formal nights....ha ha ha, but not kidding!

Really, thank you for the experienced perspective. I needed that!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb- I usually carry a weekly supply of my medicine in my carry on. I have one of those medicine weekly pill containers. I put that in a plastic bag in my purse and just let it go. I put the rest of the medicine in my checked luggage, in a make up kit so it does not look like medicine. I figure if my luggage takes that long to get to me I will call and arrange to get new medicine or get prescriptions faxed. I have quite a few medications that I need and take but I feel that as long as I have a week supply with me the rest should find me in time.

Hi Amy, that's a brilliant idea. Thank you so much for sharing. I can definitely do this and it makes good sense to me also. Thanks for solving that dilema!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Going to the Philippines was the first time that I left my medicine in the original containers. No one asked or said anything to me about it. I had my weekly supply in my purse and no one asked my about that either.

On all of our cruises I have always just used the weekly pill containers, sometimes I have 3 of them and no one has stopped me or asked me what they were. With as much medicine as I take the original containers take up so much room.

I know exactly what you mean, Amy. It's great to know someone like me and John who is an experienced airline traveler. What a help you have been for us. So many thanks.

 

[katypop]

Thanks! Oh and I forgot to say that my birthday was last Saturday - the day I got so sick and never really got out of bed at all. We had already planned on celebrating birthdays on the cruise because we will all be together (hubby will be in Iraq for everyone's birthday) so we have all selected dates that corespond with our birthdays while on the cruise to "celebrate" so I will still have a special day.

I still have not felt like ipening my gifts yet though.

Life throws curves - and as long as we are all better for this cruise.

Updates on our plans - feel like it is really getting close!


My solution? We are staying at the All Star Movies - getting there on 7th and checking out on the 10th. We will schedule an early morning Magical Express to take us back to the airport with our luggage - dropping us off close to where we just go and get on a bus to the port! This will allow us best of both worlds I think. The only downside is we will not get to meet up with the Hyatt people on Friday night.

Is anyone else going early and staying at All Star Movies?

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Hi Krisann. Happy Belated Birthday Sorry you and your family have been so sick, but glad to hear you're better. I started out with a ressie at CSR from the 8th-10th but when the AP rates came out I decided to change it as I'll really only be sleeping at my resort. I 1st had ASMovies but I could only get a preferred room, decided to change it for an even cheaper AP rate at the ASMusic.(more DOD's on board ) I have the same plans as you, to take the ME back to MCO then the DCL bus from there. Maybe we'll be on the same bus to MCO

Kathe

 

[iankh]

Well, long, long ago (almost a year, probably) I mentioned that I'd love to talk Macs with both John and PJ on the cruise so I've been planning on doing that at some point. Nothing formal was set up. I'm just planning on picking their brains.

But if anyone is interested in hearing about the SUPERIOR machine, I'd be happy to talk to anyone who's interested. PM me and we'll figure out something.

It can be thrown in with a demo of Mouse Manager. Although Mouse Manager runs on both Mac and Windows.

 

[Tigger1221]

This will actually be my first time flying Allegiant, but John has looked it up on MapQuest. So now we know. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

I am glad it is closer than I realized. They are very cheap flights and you pay per bag which I LOVE.

Updates on our plans - feel like it is really getting close!

Well we had planned to come in - stay at a value resort for a few days and do some disney stuff and then transfer over on Friday to the Hyatt so we could take Disney transport from there what ever time we wanted and I did not want to spend the extra $$ on a moderate or above so I was willing to do this extra step.

WELLLLLL I then got to thinking that Friday would be so short and that was really the day to go to MK so I did not want to cut it short with packing and making our way back to the airport but also did not want to wait till the "resort bus" run on Saturday - also having to transport to a resort with our luggage via regular tranporation or taxi.

My solution? We are staying at the All Star Movies - getting there on 7th and checking out on the 10th. We will schedule an early morning Magical Express to take us back to the airport with our luggage - dropping us off close to where we just go and get on a bus to the port! This will allow us best of both worlds I think. The only downside is we will not get to meet up with the Hyatt people on Friday night.

We will be at the Poly for the Lua on Friday night so we will not make the meet in DTD either - kids only asked to do Magic Kingdom and Friday was the best day for us with other things going on.

Is anyone else going early and staying at All Star Movies?

We ended up doing a package with the Disney Dining Deluxe plan for food - so I also have to work on all the ADR's for evertying while we are there. We plan on doing some places we have never eaten at. And I thought making reservations for Palo was exhausting!

On Thursday we are going to one of the water parks - anyone like one over the other more? We love water parks and normally only go to Blizzard Beach because TL is closed when we go in January so we have never been to it.

Don't forget that night is the Pirate and Princess Party so the park closes at 7pm. We are staying at the Dolphin. I love waterparks and TyphooN Lagoon is awesome but I think we might try Aquatica by Sea World this year. Still haven't decieded yet.

 

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

My dear, let me correct you ... that's fruity-fatty-boozy drinks (I believe in a balanced diet).

If that's the case, I'll be happy to be the help desk.
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Hey, I want a piece of this action! How about if I'm the help desk mascot? I already have a costume...