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

[cquick]

What about my champagne and tiaras? How am I going to get them onboard?

Yes, EllaEnchanted ( one of my favorite movies, by the way)

I planned to bring at least 6 bottles of champagne!

Oh, my. I sure hope we can buy liquor and bring it on at our first port of call after Castaway Cay!

 

[pjpoohbear]

nope just here and deleted the IDS infor from the first post on our thread. I was told he wishes people would not post his shipping info anymore as he has been refusing boxes for a while. He said he would accept boxes if he could but he will loose his license if he broke the law. He said these rules are made buy the Coast Guard and there is nothing to be done about it.

Disney may bend the rules and allow a case of water or wine on the ship but it is like in the airport where you may get a worker on a power trip or having a bad day and they honestly could refuse your extra stuff. I would think they would look the other way if it is water or adult drinks but who knows. My carry on may well be a rolling duffle with water in it and some snacks.

Please PM me and I will update the website. I will be home late tonight and might forget.

Pj

 

[CameronsDad]

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!

Good for you on the weight. I have to lose a few more pounds to fit back into my suit. I am performing my sister's wedding ceremony and it fits a little snug.

Joseph

 

[lillygator]

I called back and asked. I was told if you bring a case of wine that would count as your carry on. You can leave it boxed so they do not break but your carry on you are stuck carrying around until your room is ready.

so if you bring a case of water/wine...you have to lug it around or they will check it with checked luggage and count it as your carryon?

 

[gydell]

I will now be the one in the terminal with all the layered clothing getting ready to get on the ship in order to reduce my luggage:

1. underclothes, layered for each day
2. swimsuit
3. sunglasses/hat
4. shorts/tops
5. pants
6. tropical outfit
7. pirate skirt and top
8. formal dress
9. lightweight jacket
10. and then a ship of thieves t-shirt on top

who else is joining me?

 

[Making_Memories]

DCL has let you check more bags prior, they give out extra tags at the port.

Yup I did that before with my extra bags. They are all parroting a ready made script when I call 2 bags 1 carry on due to limited storage space in your stateroom and coast guard has set the rules not them, wish they could help but they can't.

I wonder if we all show up with a ton of stuff would they really wanna piss us off and try to deny our belongings? I bet not but I will take really big bags incase.

 

[cquick]

Well I went around town looking for something suitable for formal nights, and dresses in general. Well, how depressing. For one it is the wrong time of year. Secondly I must be a really strange shape as nothing I tried on looked good.

Thinnk it might be Topsiders for me!!

Oh, no it won't! Just wear black pants, black strappy sandals, and a silky top with lots of jewelry, and you are plenty "formal" for anything!

 

[Making_Memories]

I've been trying to find the regulation for how many bags you can bring on board

I came across this on one of the cruise sites

"In general, cruise lines will not limit the amount of luggage you bring onboard though there may be limited storage space in your cabin for empty suitcases (most beds are designed to allow most suitcases to fit below). Additional storage space is available onboard."

If you call DCL they will tell you they have a limit though.

 

[Making_Memories]

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...

I suppose it would be 2 "bags" and a carry on. I think luggage would be a better word to use. Two pieces of luggage and a carry on.

 

[lillygator]

oh well...this should make it more interesting...wonder what else will change in the span of 53 days?

Who wants to bet on who get their docs first?

 

[LiserAnn]

Those who have not watched Bachelor yet, do not highlight.


If you give a guy underwear, shouldn't you at least stay awake for the rest of the party?

Pj

I thought it was tissue...just kidding, I figured it out when the other gal grabbed it. Interesting...isn't it?

 

[lillygator]

I will probably be last as I am in FL and always seem to be the tail end of the group!

 

[pjpoohbear]

There are going to be alot of kids carry booze into the terminal, sigh....


Pj

 

[Making_Memories]

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

Nanny Tiff gets her two for her though.

That leaves six for me. We have a ton of dinner clothes. At least two suitcases full of dresses. Then there is one just for shoes. Then our regular clothes.

I was going to ship pirate stuff and beach toys and baskets I was going to make for the kids. Plus all my fish extender gifts. They are heavy and in boxes!

I had thought we would have 6 cases 2 carry ons and then ship a bunch of boxes. Now that I cannot ship stuff I dunno what I will do. Six super huge bags but then the airlines will charge me the oversized luggage fee when I fly in and home.

 

[LiserAnn]

There are going to be alot of kids carry booze into the terminal, sigh....


Pj

 

[cquick]

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????

Yes, I think a rolling duffle is the answer. That is what we did last year. We also make sure each of the men in our family have a big backpack full of stuff, since they won't carry purses!

We don't have anyproblem dirinking the water, but we are kinda cheap and planned to bring mixers for our liquor. Oh, well, I just hope it's ok. Maybe I'd better have our neighbor wait until we are through security before he leaves us at the port.

 

[Kulkatt]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley



No Alcohol??? Did I read correctly???!!!! Does this really mean we can't bring it on the ship?

 

[Making_Memories]

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!

He said please do not send anything and said people get really mad at him when the boxes get returned after being refused. Not his fault and he would accept them if he could.

 

[lillygator]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley



No Alcohol??? Did I read correctly???!!!! Does this really mean we can't bring it on the ship?

Oh I didn't see that part??!!

 

[HollyTyler]

Have a great day all! I'm leaving work, headed to pick Tyler up from school, stopping at store for my mom's birthday card, then post office to mail it so she'll get it tomorrow, quick dinner somewhere on the way to Tyler's girlfriend Celes and her mom's house to color Easter eggs. We had plans to hang out, but since I'd forgotten we HAVE to do our eggs today, I asked if they want to do them with us.