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

[woody73]

oh no, I'm calling you Woody73 (except I'm going to forget the number and use a different one each and every time I see you) walk away and be afraid

Aaahhh! I'm afraid already!

Woody

 

[woody73]

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"

OMG, so no more checked stuff? OH NO!

Oh my! That's not good news.

Woody

 

[Making_Memories]

Oh my! That's not good news.

Woody

Thats other cruise lines. Disney still swears that you can booze it up in your carry on

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

Whew that was quite the reading to get caught up. And I haven't been away for that long!

Looks like I missed all the fun with the shipping and alcohol.

Let me see if I can sum it all up:

1) No more shipping boxes/parcels/packages to the port to have onboard.
2) We are only allowed 2 bags, 1 carryon and 1 personal item to be brought on board.
3) DCL is allowing people to bring liquids (read: Alcohol) on board so long as it is in carry on or checked luggage (within the guidelines listed above).
4) Other cruise lines are now no longer allowing ppl to bring alcohol onboard at all.

Is this an accurate summary?

Are there any rules regarding bringing alcohol onboard at ports of call?

 

[luv2cruzsus]

Is it really all that important to everyone??? Since it's going to be so difficult, why don't we just cancel? If we could ship it to the boat, I would have no problem with it, if we have to carry everything and I mean the fish gifts too.....I have boxes of stuff all over my house. How am I going to be able to get all of this carried and packed? It just doesn't seem worth it to me. I'm lucky to get my fish gifts packed and for that I have to bring an extra suitcase that I didn't plan on lugging around. Why don't we wait and see what Karen has to say when we inform her. I'll send her an email.

this is one of those times when the best laid plans just don't work out. We can plan and plan and just one thing makes us go back to the drawing board. I know for John and I, this changes some things, but the best thing is that we are going on this wonderful trip. If we can't take some of the stuff we wanted, we'll make do and still have such a great time. After all, we believe it isn't really our plan anyway. We will accept the changes and still look forward to a great time! Party on!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

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."

It's on the PC crossing day, so it is after Aruba.....this is a good suggestion as well. I'm sure there will be a liquor store within walking distance to the boat....at least one if not more.

But I LOVE the Blues Borther sentiment.....on a mission from God!!!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I once bowled a 19.

Now I feel better about my 60!

 

[onekindman]

Ok you were busy beavers today, you chewed through 30 pages since this morning! I will try to catch up, but I have to make dinner and finish the last 20+ pages from the last thread!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

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!

You could still watch just those two shows....tivo them and watch them when you want to without being locked into when they're aired. It's a whole new freedom.

 

[lillygator]

yea, what she said...it's vacation, don't worry, be happy mon!

everything will work out!

 

[woody73]

Guess my carry on for the airplane is gonna be really heavy. Is there a weight restriction for your carry-on? Cuz I bet I can get 70 pounds of paper and books into a carry on that will fit the restrictions on size wise.

American Airlines has a 40 lb. carry-on weight limit.

Woody

 

[CSNYDER]

It's a trade off as to whether I carry more camera gear or books when I travel (clothes? who has room for them?). I'm willing to act as a central trading location for books for those who also read on vacation.

I usually have mystery stories, adventure stories and sci-fi, depending on what I find. I also tend to leave a trail of paperback books behind me when I travel. Let me know if anyone is interested.

 

[Tink rules]

Copied from Deb... Ella Enchanted...


Yes she is, but since she can't ship it to the boat anymore, she was going to ship to my hotel and maybe to someone else's hotel if we needed more people because there were too many boxes. I know I'll get at least a case or two shipped to my hotel.
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Deb...if it makes it easier... and Karen is still going to ship anything... maybe we can have only the special stuff she thinks we absolutely need and then we can all chip in and get whatever else we need from DCL to suppliment. It may help with the shipping problem...

If you've figured it out before now... sorry... I'm still back on the other thread...

 

[woody73]

Of course, we are all being told this and then we will get to the port and the porters will be wondering where all our luggage is.

I wonder if we can ask someone on a cruise before us to scope it out with the porters at the terminal and see what they can find out for us.

Good idea.

Woody

 

[luv2cruzsus]

So here's my news: Those that were at the meet on Sunday may remember that I was suffering for several days with what I thought was an ear ache. Well, after several nights of no sleep, I went to the doctor today - it isn't my ear at all. I have TMJ! What the heck?? How does that happen? Well it appears as though I clench my teeth at night, so now I have to get a mouth guard and for the nest week I have to take a muscle relaer at night. So I've taken one, I'm feeling a bit loopy, and I'm going to turn in for the night in about fifteen minutes or so. I hope everyone has a nice evening - this loopy feeling isn't so bad!!!

 

[woody73]

Does this mean that they will restrict the number of bags we bring off the ship at the end of the cruise too?

No. They sell luggage onboard.

Woody

 

[pjpoohbear]

So here's my news: Those that were at the meet on Sunday may remember that I was suffering for several days with what I thought was an ear ache. Well, after several nights of no sleep, I went to the doctor today - it isn't my ear at all. I have TMJ! What the heck?? How does that happen? Well it appears as though I clench my teeth at night, so now I have to get a mouth guard and for the nest week I have to take a muscle relaer at night. So I've taken one, I'm feeling a bit loopy, and I'm going to turn in for the night in about fifteen minutes or so. I hope everyone has a nice evening - this loopy feeling isn't so bad!!!

Suzie, I actually chipped a tooth from clenching my teeth at night, had no clue either, now I have a mouth guard to wear at night too.

Pj

 

[gaylean93]

You could still watch just those two shows....tivo them and watch them when you want to without being locked into when they're aired. It's a whole new freedom.

Without commercials; that's the only reason!

 

[gaylean93]

So here's my news: Those that were at the meet on Sunday may remember that I was suffering for several days with what I thought was an ear ache. Well, after several nights of no sleep, I went to the doctor today - it isn't my ear at all. I have TMJ! What the heck?? How does that happen? Well it appears as though I clench my teeth at night, so now I have to get a mouth guard and for the nest week I have to take a muscle relaer at night. So I've taken one, I'm feeling a bit loopy, and I'm going to turn in for the night in about fifteen minutes or so. I hope everyone has a nice evening - this loopy feeling isn't so bad!!!

I broke my jaw in a car accident in 1994 and have had tmj ever since. My jaw "tingles" in pain all the time and it hurts so bad. Unfortunately, I can't wear a mouth guard, I have to bear with it until it passes.

 

[woody73]

For everyone fretting over the 2 bag limit - may I once again suggest the Big Rig 30 by Eagle Creek with the packing cubes.

Love the Eagle Creek packing cubes.

Woody