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

[nskjerven]

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.

I love the relationship that our boys are developing. Yes, I've always said Wilson was born a little old man.

I'm FREAKING OUT OVER HER HAIR. I was just thinking what kind of bribe I could offer to get her to not do it. ANYTHING!!!!! But I know it's not the right attitude, but she is my little girl and I just don't want her to suffer when it's gone. And I know my daughter she will be heart broken for a moment, those tears that you can save them from shouldn't you????

 

[cquick]

What type of champagne are you planning? I can bring some, another person can bring some, Just let us know the different types, brands, etc. I have a light up tiara, all it needs is new batteries.


When is the tasting, sipping, drinnking party? What about buying some in Aruba?

 

[Mom323]

Okay, so we are allowed one carry on each and two checked bags each.

So how is everyone going to get their fish extender stuff to the port?

 

[nskjerven]

Here's Shirleys response to mine and V's question about this

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
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Better safe than sorry. It's easy to think that a box with a problem can be shipped and loaded and cause all of us problems if it came from someone wanting to cause harm. I think we just need to readjust our thoughts of living in a perfect harmfree world.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

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.

There's no way I'm physically carrying a case of champagne around with me all day as my carry on and then where do I put the things I need to carry on like my meds. It's just not going to happen.

 

[seaulater]

I called and asked for a supervisor and said ok I am on the repo and need to bring LOTS of bags due to WDW and DCL so what do I do. She said they would most likely turn a blind eye to extra checked luggage but only one carry one per person. She said booze is fine as long as it is the carry on. The luggage thing is a rule she said but it is hard to enforce cold turkey kinda thing so they have been saying two bags but will not leave me at port for having a third bag.

She did say however IDS has really cut off their shipping services. She said some CMs may not be aware of it and quoting wrong info but it is indeed true.

Which is why I will have extra bags.

I agree that they will turn a blind eye on the checked bags. When Porter Bob shows up at the gate to unlock I really don't think he is going to take the time to figure out whose bags are whose when there are already 50 bags there and people milling all around. He just wants the TIP MONEY!!!!!

 

[tigger137]

Oh no, please don't tell me that you go to MGM for hat only?? Oh I love MGM, very tempt to go there before our Cruise but Never mind another time!!

Today, I alter two dresses One light dress is easy to alter but dark blue was difficult so I took it to old sewing classes and got help.

Olivia love the light blue dress!!

Scottishwee35

No, it just happened to be where we saw the hat. We'd already looked in the other 3 parks and various hotel shops but hadn't seen anything like what you wanted. Then towards the end of the week we went to MGM (sorry, Hollywood Studios!) and there they were.

 

[MrsMork]

I just spoke with DCL (Joshua who checked with his supervisor) and was told there has been no change that they know of as far as what can be carried on and how many bags they will check for you. I was told they still will have tags that the porters can put on extra bags. I specifically asked about carryon. I explained that DH has a camera bag, a cpap bag, a laptop, and that DCL recommends bringing a change of clothes, meds, and anything else we might need for the day in a day bag. I was told it would be FINE for him to have all 4 of these things with him. I think the shipping is the only thing that has changed. I may call again in a couple of days and see if I get the same answer. Guess after the next couple of cruises leave we will know for sure.

 

[gydell]

For everyone fretting over the 2 bag limit - may I once again suggest the Big Rig 30 by Eagle Creek with the packing cubes. I am NOT a size 6 but I can get 14 capri outfits, 4 bathing suits, undies with a couple of extras, 3 pjs, 3 prs of shoes, a jacket, and toiletries in 1 bag. Since I have 2 then the bag allowance should be no problem.

 

[seaulater]

There's no way I'm physically carrying a case of champagne around with me all day as my carry on and then where do I put the things I need to carry on like my meds. It's just not going to happen.

When everyone gets to the port, once inside the DCL terminal, we can take over the very front where all the seats are. Since I'll be stationed there until we board the ship, I'm more than happy to have everyone's stuff like that behind me. I think Kelly will be there also handing out lanyards. If needed we could get some "crime tape" and have our own little storage area.

I figure we just need to be flexible!

(and you can go to your stateroom at 1:30 p.m. so no need to schlep around all day long).

Also, I have been known to run down to my stateroom and go under the barrier and I just say "hi" to my stateroom host who is finishing my room and ask if it is okay if I just dump my carry on in the stateroom. He/she always says yes and I just pop it right into the closet. I always go by myself and my family heads to lunch and then I meet them up there. I do it "really quick", and I am in and out in a flash.

 

[Mom323]

Has anyone gotten their 2008 dcl passporter yet??? can you tell i am anxious?

Not yet. Has anyone received an email that it has been shipped?

 

[Mom323]

For everyone fretting over the 2 bag limit - may I once again suggest the Big Rig 30 by Eagle Creek with the packing cubes. I am NOT a size 6 but I can get 14 capri outfits, 4 bathing suits, undies with a couple of extras, 3 pjs, 3 prs of shoes, a jacket, and toiletries in 1 bag. Since I have 2 then the bag allowance should be no problem.

Sounds great, but fully packed is it under the airline regs for weight?

 

[gydell]

For carry on you can use a rolling cooler(should hold a case of whatever) and a very large purse(such as a small duffle).

 

[seaulater]

I just spoke with DCL (Joshua who checked with his supervisor) and was told there has been no change that they know of as far as what can be carried on and how many bags they will check for you. I was told they still will have tags that the porters can put on extra bags. I specifically asked about carryon. I explained that DH has a camera bag, a cpap bag, a laptop, and that DCL recommends bringing a change of clothes, meds, and anything else we might need for the day in a day bag. I was told it would be FINE for him to have all 4 of these things with him. I think the shipping is the only thing that has changed. I may call again in a couple of days and see if I get the same answer. Guess after the next couple of cruises leave we will know for sure.

I agree. I think we just need to stop calling them because we are going to keep getting 10 different answers. And the more we call, then the more they are going to be talking about it at DCL.

Just plan on carrying everything or checking it at the port and just don't ship any boxes ahead of time. I think we will all be fine then.

And, for anyone that is not using some of their pre-printed luggage tags, you could probably score something with them and use their unused ones. Even though your luggage may end up in the wrong room, it will be on the ship and you can go pick it up once it is delivered if there is some strict rule enforced about 2 per person, even though I don't believe that will be the case. Usually families travelling with small children (4 members) will not check 8 suitcases in at the port.

 

[gydell]

Sounds great, but fully packed is it under the airline regs for weight?

It's under the 50lb limit. Don't know about the lesser amounts. It usually weighs about 42 - 46lbs.

 

[Mom323]

It's under the 50lb limit. Don't know about the lesser amounts. It usually weighs about 42 - 46lbs.

Thanks!!! I'm definately going to check this out. It will probably be good for DD's trip to Utah as well.

 

[Ginamarie]

Seriously guys, I think we'll be FINE. This is the same policy DCL had for our last cruise, and it's not strictly enforced. We had more than one carryon per person and there was no issue. I'm sure if you have three bags to check per person it's not going to be an issue. The only thing that's changed is that they don't want boxes shipped to the pier- which stinks, but what are you going to do!

 

[granmaz]

I see the main problems are going to be the fishmail gifts, which could be bulky and/or heavy, Champagne for 40 girls and scrapbooking supplies.

 

[HollyTyler]

Holly did anyone mention Migralief? I haven't tried it because the Imitrex does really well for me and the Ins covers it from a car accident... but I've heard about the other too...

I hadn't heard of that one. Thanks! I'll try to remember to ask next time I go.

 

[nskjerven]

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?

that might be a fun pool. What does the winner get???