May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 8

[Jhalkias]

I am really laughing - sorry . . . visions of the parking lot across from the terminal with a van with cases of booze, and DIS'ers in Crocs and pink tiara's lining up to hide a bottle in their carry on . . . What a Mastercard moment that would make!

Sorry to quote myself, but I forgot an important detail . . . everyone will be going "commando" too . . . since less clothes in the suitcase makes more room for fish extender gifts and more bottles.

 

[gouodux]

sorry but why ccan't we say norstrom?

You all can say it as much as you want

Professional reasons. Could get someone close to me in a little hot water, especially with the position they may hold. You have to be very careful what you post on the internet and though what I shared is probably harmless, I probably shouldn't have.

 

[calmom]

Ian,
I never got a survey - do you have me on your list? I think you said you got my email....thanks! Lisa

 

[iankh]

Ian, DH and I would love to join the party, but I'm not sure about those shots.....I don't do shots. Could I just have a caribbean lemonade instead?

But of course! Send me an email via http://www.mousemanager.com/contact/contact.php (I don't want to post my email address) and I will add you to the list! (and send you the new follow-on survey)

 

[Mom323]

Attention Everyone:

Our lanyards are about to be printed...

So, this is your reminder and last chance to order.

If you have not returned/sent me your order form or did not receive one from me please PM me with your email and I will send you the form. ​

Hi
I emailed you the info but have not received your address.

 

[readyalready]

I live like 15 minutes from their wine shop and I have no problem shipping a case to my hotel and then loading it into my limo the day we head to port. I do know that the boxes I was shipping will amount to one maybe two extra roller bags for me. I was hoping to ship fish items and some presents I had for people and then beach toys and some odds and ends. I will have to rethink some things but really as long as they do not question my bags at port I do not care if I have to pay extra to fly additional bags out as I am not going to be lugging them myself. I saw if we all come with tons of bags they can't say anything to us!

I like your 'can do' attitude and I agree. I don't see the porters refusing to take bags at check-in, the more bags the more $$$$.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

But of course! Send me an email via http://www.mousemanager.com/contact/contact.php (I don't want to post my email address) and I will add you to the list! (and send you the new follow-on survey)

Thanks, just sent it....for me and DH, John.

 

[Mom323]

if everyone going to the tasting brough a bottle, there would be plenty of champagne. or if worst comes to worst, you pay for a glass onboard. I remember when I was a kid, that my aunt always bought a sparkling wine that had a rose tinge to it. I was too small at the time to remember the brand but she always called it her Pink champaigne. anyway that way noone would have to worry about trying to get cases of the bubbly onboard the boat.

What day is the tasting planned for?
If it is after Aruba, we could also pick something while in port. We can look for a liquor store in Aruba. Just like the Blues Brother, "We're on a mission from God."

 

[Mom323]

just bowled a 199. Back to bowling.

Pj

I once bowled a 19.

 

[gaylean93]

Yes it will, since I'll be gone for three weeks, so I'll have to delete everything before I go and make sure it's empty. Then I'll have to record only a few selected programs, not everything under the sun like I do when I'm home. I don't watch real time TV at all. Everything is recorded first.

You could get tivo before you leave.

I have been thinking about it. I may give into the pressure! I just don't want to watch anymore TV. I only have 2 shows and I kind of like it that way. I'd rather be with you guys!

 

[Making_Memories]

Here is our long story from this past weekend. Our girls wanted to have their ears pierced right before the Western cruise we did this past October. We suggested they wait until we get back from that cruise. They both sort of forgot about it I guess, until they went to their friend Katie's birthday party Friday night. Katie was going to get her ears pierced on Saturday for her birthday. Our girls got all excited and asked if they could go with Katie and get theirs done too. We said "sure" if they felt they were ready. We go on Saturday and Katie gets a little nervous, so Jenna went first. Jenna did wonderful, didn't complain, cry, etc. Katie backs out. After that, Kayla becomes scared and though she was really disappointed, she backs out too. Sunday we went to the Renaissance Festival way out in east, east Phoenix. On the way home, we swing back to the Chandler mall to stop at the Apple store to get the Airport Extreme. We are having lunch at Cheesecake Factory and Shawn asks Kayla "what kind of earrings were you going to get"? Kayla says, "oh, they were really pretty, like pink diamonds". Shawn says, "do you want to go get your ears done after lunch? I will hold your hand while they do it". Kayla got a huge smile on her face and said "yes". So, she gets them done and only cried for a few minutes afterwards. Said it really hurt, but she is soooo happy. She was so proud of herself, we had to call Katie, her careprovider Tracey, and her Grandma on the way home. Fast forward to 8pm Sunday night. One of her earrings falls out. She was so upset and just hysterically crying. We tried to get it back in, but it hurt too much. You should have seen her face, it was truly sad. We told her to sleep on it, but if she wanted we would take her back Monday night to have the one ear done again. She wasn't going for it - hurt way too much! I then suggest that maybe a Build-a-Bear would make it feel better afterwards. We could care less if she has her ears pierced, she was just so proud of herself before, we didn't want her to be disappointed. Well, Kayla now has her gazillionth Build-a-Bear and both her ears pierced.

Sorry, long story, but Kayla is so happy.

Great story and that build a bear will be special since she earned it in such a hard way.

 

[gaylean93]

What day is the tasting planned for?
If it is after Aruba, we could also pick something while in port. We can look for a liquor store in Aruba. Just like the Blues Brother, "We're on a mission from God."

I have thought about buying some kind of rum there. Does anyone no if there is a store close to port?

 

[taysmom]

I don't have tivo, I know, I'm crazy. Have you guys wondered about the cruise. Won't it get all filled up

Thats why I have 2! No problems here!

I have thought about buying some kind of rum there. Does anyone no if there is a store close to port?

I've never been, but the disser we're sharing a car with assures me we will stop at a store so I can buy my alcohol.

Thanks for sharing all the luggage info Marr...Luckily my dd is small so I will have 1 empty bag just for my store stop!

And, last time in the med, they also let me put my carry on down in my room. No problem. I sure hope it's not a problem this time either. I really don't want to give them my bags, I just want to wheel them up to my room and drop them. Last time, I didn't get my regular bags until 8pm...and I could see them in the room...kept begging the porters...please...need swimsuits!

We're on thread 8....keep on rolling..I think I estimated we'd be on 16 by cruise time....

 

[Kulkatt]

Gydell, I can ship to my hotel in Cocoa Beach, but then how will I get it all on the boat???? That's a lot of stuff.

How about everyone takes a few bottles to carry on at the Fishlips meet? Are there enough people? I am will to take a few along with my own stash. I also have 2 kids I can use as pak mules!
Kathie

 

[mishoe01]

Did you guys hear about this?? I may have to put this on my wish list!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=371797501&pf_rd_i=507846

 

[gaylean93]

Thats why I have 2! No problems here!



I've never been, but the disser we're sharing a car with assures me we will stop at a store so I can buy my alcohol.

Thanks for sharing all the luggage info Marr...Luckily my dd is small so I will have 1 empty bag just for my store stop!

And, last time in the med, they also let me put my carry on down in my room. No problem. I sure hope it's not a problem this time either. I really don't want to give them my bags, I just want to wheel them up to my room and drop them. Last time, I didn't get my regular bags until 8pm...and I could see them in the room...kept begging the porters...please...need swimsuits!

We're on thread 8....keep on rolling..I think I estimated we'd be on 16 by cruise time....

We are talking a bus to the butterfly farm and then we don't have anything planned because I heard it is really nice to just hang out at the beach. I know I am new at this but I just realized that the beach might not be near the port. Does anyone know a nice beach that I can tell the cab driver to take us to?

 

[iankh]

Did you guys hear about this?? I may have to put this on my wish list!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=371797501&pf_rd_i=507846

My boss bought a Kindle. She's an avid reader. I think she figured that the ebooks would be cheaper in the long run. She love it.



,

 

[Mom323]

Here's info on Aruba's liquor

http://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/liquor-stores-4084/

 

[Jhalkias]

Did you guys hear about this?? I may have to put this on my wish list!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=371797501&pf_rd_i=507846

Monica,

I also listen to a podcast called TWIT (This week in Tech) they've talked about it a lot over the last few months. It has been out of stock a lot. Right now it sounds to me like a kind of imperfect device. Lots of pluses, but some minuses too - mostly ergonomic stuff. I still would like to have one.

The most interesting thing about it is that it comes with a constantly on connection to the internet, I think through Sprint's EVDO network. No monthly charge. Any time you want a book, anywhere there is internet in the air, you can get it. You do have to pay for some things you would get for free with a laptop and a WiFi connection though, like subscriptions to current blogs. It is a much better concept though than Sony's E-Reader.

Yeah . . . Tech Geek here.

 

[Jhalkias]

BTW . . . they are selling for $400 - $500 on Ebay . . . Kindles that is.