May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 7

[Making_Memories]

Marr how did you find this out?

I called him and asked. He sounded kinda upset about it. Said all the boxes he gets now he has to refuse marked return to sender. Then I called Disney Cruise Lines and asked. They confirmed Coast Guard Regulations. 2 bags 1 carry on and your purse. No More then that.

I didn't ask but I wonder if they will refuse rolling coolers. I know the cruise papers say no coolers but they have always let people bring them anyway. I suppose if you do bring a cooler make it your carry on.

 

[Making_Memories]

I know what you mean about this catagory, Joseph!

Thankfully I still have two $100 gift certificates from Christmas, one for a ladies plus size shop and one for Westcor mall to cover any last minute clothing emergencies. I still have hopes that some of those 'snug' things in the back of the closet will make their way into the suitcase. (I've actually lost some weight since Friday...more activity really helps in that regard! )

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The clothes bill will be big but every year around June I buy the kids tons of summer clothes so I just assume the cruise clothes will be used after the cruise as well so I am not really spending more just sooner then usual.

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Coast Guard Regulations are stating 2 bags and one carry on per person! No shipping anything to port before the cruise. Do not ship to IDS they will refuse the package and ship it back to you.

They are having to enforce these rules very strictly now.
2 suitcases
1 carry on
and that is all you can bring.........

So I am off to buy the damn biggest bags I can find I guess

This may be redundant but does the suitcase have to be a suitcase? Can the suitcase be something else, like a duffle (yes) or a box (perhaps?)

I will see if the actual Coast Guard regs are on-line...

Thanks for the heads-up...

 

[Making_Memories]

i thought it ended with an 's

karl

But see in my mind that would have led me to Neiman Marcus LOL

 

[nskjerven]

Coast Guard Regulations are stating 2 bags and one carry on per person! No shipping anything to port before the cruise. Do not ship to IDS they will refuse the package and ship it back to you.

They are having to enforce these rules very strictly now.
2 suitcases
1 carry on
and that is all you can bring.........

So I am off to buy the damn biggest bags I can find I guess

Marr, there are 4 of you, are you telling me that 8 bags and 4 carry ons aren't enough

 

[lillygator]

I called him and asked. He sounded kinda upset about it. Said all the boxes he gets now he has to refuse marked return to sender. Then I called Disney Cruise Lines and asked. They confirmed Coast Guard Regulations. 2 bags 1 carry on and your purse. No More then that.

I didn't ask but I wonder if they will refuse rolling coolers. I know the cruise papers say no coolers but they have always let people bring them anyway. I suppose if you do bring a cooler make it your carry on.

no no no..I am bringing a cooler...what about checked strollers? I have checked those before.
This is going to really get the boards going I bet!

 

[Making_Memories]

V, I'm thinking we need to be walking around with nametags the first entire week! I have one with my user name and real name that I plan to bring and wear embarkation day. What I'm most worried about is forgeting the names of the people I've ALREADY met!

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OMG me too. Nan and I will be in Disneyland in a few days. If anyone wants me to pick them up a Disney name tag and get your name put on it let me know. I think I am gonna get one for me

 

[nskjerven]

Marr how did you find this out?

in her first post, she mentioned she called and talked to Steve, whoever he is???

 

[Ginamarie]

It is Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing

Darn, I knew you were going to say that. I LOVE those cheese fries!

It is a problem, particularly if like me you don't do anything else formal at all.

I do have a black skirt that just about fits. It has a handkerchief hem with the points almost reaching my ankles and the short bits just under the knees. Would this do do you think? Trouble is I still can't find sparkly tops. I had hoped to get a dress or two for semi formal etc, but I look silly. If I have a shorter one on I look like a filled donut!!!

The skirt sounds fine. You could probably pair it with a plain black top and not have to worry about something sparkly.

well, a few of us are non stop talkers.... and we might scream when we site another.

So maybe some earplugs for our husbands would be helpful?

Really, I was planning on taking a box aboard the ship - I could pack it in a duffle???

anyone have some kids they want to loan me so I can use their suitcases????

Nope, I'm already using my child's suitcase allowance!!!

 

[Making_Memories]

There's NO WAY I'll remember everyone's names!

Me either!

 

[Making_Memories]

let me see

lowepro backpack (or like branded camera/laptop carrier)

flinching at the sight of swimming fish

fist full of signed cruise documents in hand

lanyard around neck

head on a swivel looking for other members

wearing crocs

anyone else with suggestions

Lime green face paint?

 

[nskjerven]

Really, I was planning on taking a box aboard the ship - I could pack it in a duffle???

anyone have some kids they want to loan me so I can use their suitcases????

ya I've got 2, are you offering to babysit and pay for them too???

 

[lillygator]

I posted in Shirley's helpful thread as she must not know about it yet.
Drat, oh well....may be better for me in the long run since that cabins are pretty darn small.

I would think the rolling cooler would count as a carry on.

 

[lillygator]

My girls suitcases are already being used....!

 

[nskjerven]

I'd love to stay and chat, but gotta get some work done. see ya later....

 

[Ginamarie]

no no no..I am bringing a cooler...what about checked strollers? I have checked those before.
This is going to really get the boards going I bet!

I could see them turning away boxes that people shipped to the pier, but I seriously doubt they'll stop people from taking all of their luggage onboard. What would people do with the stuff they couldn't take on the ship? They won't hold it at the pier--- too much of a liability keeping people's property.

For us, we can only take two checked bags and a carryon onto the plane anyway, so we'll meet the standards.

 

[tink1963]

I wonder if Shirley knows about this new shipping thing now? She usually updates her post when something new happens and since she is friends with the port guy I would have thought he would have called her.

I just posed the question to her on her "helpful tips thread"
So we will see what she says.

 

[lillygator]

I just posed the question to her on her "helpful tips thread"
So we will see what she says.

great minds think a like, me too!

 

[lillygator]

oh I am tired today. John and I stayed up late, I made him watch the Bachelor...he was in hysterics!

 

[Making_Memories]

hahahahah, I like the little guy and depending on my name,(oh is mine the mom) I might like it instead of Nan too

Sorry I couldn't wait up for you to get home, too tired.

Now, I'm waiting for coffee to brew then tackling the desk.

Dom is still talking about Wilson and how he is good at nintendo and has a turtle. He asked if we could take a bath and go there to play now. I told him not today and he said "but we go later ok mom". So cute he has a buddy he likes. He told me that I could talk with the little guys mom and he would play. He said you and her can speak and talk. Not quite sure where he picked up "speak" but it is the word of the day here. He asked when the phone rang earlier if I was going to speak to grandma and grandpa. I am just used to him saying talk.

Wilson when he talks is very animated and he has those little pauses in his speech. Dominic does the same exact thing. Too cute. I think it is very true Dominic calling Wilson the little guy. Wilson seems more like a little guy then a little boy. I can see him growing into a very cool laid back intellectual kinda guy.

I am still amazed by Molly saying "oh and it is going to be cut to HERE" then pointing to like her ear! OMG I know a good friend would be reassuring you but Nan are you dying? I was when Jacinda demanded a bob hairdo. I felt so bad when she cried but hey maybe it is something each girl needs to do once to see if she likes short hair or not. I am worried for her though! Jacinda does cuts hers every year but only to right below the shoulders and hers grows super fast. You will have to take before and after pictures and a picture of her holding her locks she cuts off.