May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 9

[nskjerven]

Once again, no time to catch up, but just when we thought Monday was bad enough, Tuesday came along . . .

Sophia and I were in a minor accident last night. We went to Value City to (of all things) buy my brother underwear (non-bedazzled) and take it to the hospital. We were stopped at a light to, turn left. A car came up behind us and hit us going between 5-10mph - jolting us pretty good. I got out of the car to take a look at damage, and a young, African-American kid with loud rap music playing motioned to me to pull over in a parking lot. I said no, and as I walked back to the car to call 911, he pulled around us and took off up the street. I got his license plate.

Funny - I focused so much on the kid and the license plate, that I could not even remember the color or make of the car (and I am usually good at those details). Had I been really thinking, I would have used the camera attached to the phone on my hip to take a picture.

We waited for the police for about 20 minutes, and another 1/2 hour to complete the report. What a day.

Still not sure what is wrong with my brother, they gave him two more units of blood yesterday - total now 5.

I wonder what Wednesday will bring?

John, the cruise is coming and you are going...

 

[gydell]

I thought that the Hyatt gets your luggage for you.

 

[mishoe01]

Tammy -

So glad to hear that your son is doing ok (physically). You all have had a doozy of a year. Remember WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!! In good times and in bad.....we're family and we want to do what ever we can for you.

The pro or against the death penalty is a tough one....I'm pro-life for just about anything, but knowing how so many of those in jail live now a days makes me think twice. It's amazing how many perks the inmates get.

Feel free to vent any time......prayers and hugs coming to you.

I am trying to keep up with the thread but even with my super human DISing skills, I lag behind.

Yesterday I had to take my son to see a pediatric cardiologist because he had a abnormal EKG. His blood pressure has been running high ever since his Dad died, I just assumed it was stress induced, but a "variant" EKG that the Dr. ordered sent us to see a specialist. He had an echocardiogram, which turned out to show that his heart is normal. WHEW!! This last year has been the hardest of my life and I am so glad that this was not another mountain to climb. I am worn out.

The grand jury will be meeting in May to look at all cases that they have to do. My husband's accused murderer will be one of those cases. I have a meeting with the DA on Friday of next week to go over the case and talk about the death penalty and all that. If convicted, this would be this person's third conviction for armed robbery.

I have always had mixed feelings about the death penalty and I am talking to my son about it, he feels that death penalty should be considered. This is all pretty overwhelming to me. It is one thing to be pro death penalty or against death penalty, but when you are faced with a situation like mine, it is a little harder to be pro death penalty. I mean this is considering an actual death and not just a theoretical death. I think about his family, who are most likely just innocent folks, maybe he has kids, a mother, siblings.... They have lost him to prison for the rest of his life for sure if found guilty, it is another thing to face the death sentence. I don't want to start a whole death penalty debate or anything, it is just something that I have to really think about right now.

None of this will be my decision for sure. So I am trying to think how my husband would have felt about it. In the few comments that I remember him saying about similar subjects, I believe that he would have said that people have to face up to the consequences of their actions, whatever they may be. This is how he lived his life. I am going to use this philosophy as my guide.

Sorry to post such a serious subject on a fun thread, I guess I just needed to vent a little. I am glad we will be out of town during this time as the media will most likely be trying to contact us for comments, pictures and so forth during the whole time it is on the "news". Thanks for listening...

Okay, back to the fun cruise planning.

 

[edna mode]

This is a long post of information about the port, keep scanning till you find what you need

Directions from LAX: Follow the signs to I-405 South (San Diego Freeway)
Exit to I-110 South (Harbor Freeway) to Harbor Boulevard exit
Continue across Harbor Boulevard to the pier
Distance from Airport to Pier is 25 miles or a 60-minute drive

From Downtown Los Angeles: Harbor Freeway 110 South
Exit at Harbor Boulevard
Continue straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection
Turn right to enter the World Cruise Center
25 miles from downtown Los Angeles; travel time is approximately one hour


Berths 91-93
WORLD CRUISE CENTER
Pacific Cruise Ship Terminals
Berth 93
Wilmington, CA 90731
(310) 514-4049
www.pcsterminals.com

Land area: 18 acres
Total berth length: 2850' (Berths 91/92 combined are 1590' (485 meters) long; Berths 93A/93B combined are 1260' (384 meters) long)
Berths: 3
Height: 15'
Water depth: 37'
Width of navigational channel: 1000' (305 meters)
Length of concourse: 1103' (336 meters)
Length of area between dock and concourse structure: 36.5' (11 meters)
Vertical clearance restriction: Vincent Thomas Bridge, at 165' (50 meters); vertical clearance varies with rising/falling tide
Terminal features: Features two terminal buildings, four passenger processing areas, expedited U.S. Customs security clearance and baggage handling, secured parking, passenger shuttles
Available services: Bunker fuel, customs house brokers, pilots, port agents, ship chandlers/marine supplies, ship repair, tugboat assistance, warehouse, and water
Cruise lines served: Homeport agreements with Royal Caribbean International, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line, with regular calls by Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Line, Disney Cruse Line, Holland America Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Silver Sea Cruises

World Cruise Center Parking
Parking Concepts Inc.
(800) 540-PARK
www.lacruisecenter.com

Spaces: 2,560 secured spaces
Cost: $12 (maximum) per day
Overnight parking: Available
Shuttle: Courtesy shuttle from passenger terminal to parking lot



DISNEY MAGIC(B93)

BERTH 90-93 • SAN PEDRO • CALIFORNIA • 90731 • TELEPHONE: (310) 514-4049 • FAX: (310) 514-4057

Location
The World Cruise Center at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California is approximately 18 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and 6 miles west of Long Beach, with easy freeway access from both directions.

Driving Directions (From Downtown Long Beach)
Travel west on Ocean Boulevard, Seaside Avenue and the Vincent Thomas Bridge (State Highway 47). Exit at Harbor Boulevard and proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection. Turn right to enter the World Cruise Center.


General Parking Information
Lot 1 and 2
(Cash, Travelers Checks, and Credit Cards Accepted)

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Hours of operation
9:00A.M. to 6:00P.M. Saturday only
3 and 4 Day Cruises (Lot 1 and 2 only)

No Free Parking
$1.00 each hour for the 1st 10 hours
$12.00 Daily Maximum

Lot 6, 7, and 8
(Cash, Travelers Checks, and Credit Cards Accepted)
Hours of operation
Open seven days, 24 hours

Free parking is for the 1st hour
$1.00 each hour for the 1st 10 hours
$12.00 Daily Maximum
$12.00 1st 24 hours and each additional day or a portion thereof
Post Pay Parking Only

Courtesy shuttle will be provided to and from the cruise terminal on scheduled ship days. Shuttles are not wheelchair accessible.

Notice: All parking rates are based on per space only. If you occupy more than one space, you will be charged all occupied spaces.

For additional information, please call Parking Concepts at
(310) 547-4357 or (310) 732-5773.

Car Rental:

http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/home

Enterprise rent a car listed on this website


United Checker Cab is proud to be the exclusive taxi provider to the Port of Los Angeles and the Pacific Cruise Ships Terminals. The most experienced taxi fleet in Southern California, United Checker Cab has been in continuous operation servicing the Harbor area of Los Angeles since 1937 when it was launched as Wilmington Cab Company. United Checker started with just a few vehicles in the 1930’s, but quickly grew as the need for transportation soared with the influx of transient servicemen during World War II.

Today, United Checker Cab is one of 9 companies franchised to operate in the City of Los Angeles, and the ONLY company whose primary service area includes the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, Harbor City and Wilmington. With 70 cabs in its fleet, United Checker Cab provides quick, reliable, and professional service to these areas. All of our drivers are trained on the geography of the area as well as the art of customer service. Our vehicles are all late model sedans or minivans, and receive frequent inspections to ensure safety. In addition, our vehicles are dispatched through a state-of-the-art Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system, guaranteeing the shortest wait times for our passengers.

Unlike shuttle van companies that charge on a per person basis, our rates are very affordable, and are the same up to 7 passengers. Thus, anytime two or more passengers are riding to the same destination, our taxis are the most affordable option. We have 7 passenger vans and wheelchair vans available. Below are estimated fares to 5 of our most popular destinations from the Cruise Ship Terminals. To get a United Checker Cab at the Port, simply see our customer service representative right outside of the baggage claim area. Please call (888) 729-3556 for booking or information.

Estimated Fares from Pacific Cruise Ship Terminals
LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) $56.00
LBX (Long Beach Airport) $43.00
SNA (John Wayne/Orange County Airport) $84.00
Disneyland/surrounding Hotels $84.00
Amtrak Train Downtown Los Angeles $68.00

 

[nskjerven]

I am trying to keep up with the thread but even with my super human DISing skills, I lag behind.

Yesterday I had to take my son to see a pediatric cardiologist because he had a abnormal EKG. His blood pressure has been running high ever since his Dad died, I just assumed it was stress induced, but a "variant" EKG that the Dr. ordered sent us to see a specialist. He had an echocardiogram, which turned out to show that his heart is normal. WHEW!! This last year has been the hardest of my life and I am so glad that this was not another mountain to climb. I am worn out.

Sorry to post such a serious subject on a fun thread, I guess I just needed to vent a little. I am glad we will be out of town during this time as the media will most likely be trying to contact us for comments, pictures and so forth during the whole time it is on the "news". Thanks for listening...

Okay, back to the fun cruise planning.

Tammy, can't understand of course for not having been there, but my dear your words are always heard and listened to here. Serious is ok. That is what life is. Nan

 

[MrsMork]

I had these shots in basic officer training the morning of our fitness testing...we all looked like Tim Conway's dentist character in the old Carol Burnett show...

One of my all time favorite skits. We saw Tim Conway and Harvey Corman in person a few years ago and they did that dentist skit. Too funny!

 

[MrsMork]

Angie.....I am there with you!!!! It is so funny how they can just tell we are PNW'ers from our carts. I have gotten asked the same question. Remember last year I did a 17 hour road trip to Redding and back just to get alcohol with a friend for a party she was throwing (and, I wasn't even around at the time of the party...I was at WDW!)

I do remember that and can totally relate!

 

[TammyAlphabet]

Tammy -

So glad to hear that your son is doing ok (physically). You all have had a doozy of a year. Remember WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!! In good times and in bad.....we're family and we want to do what ever we can for you.

The pro or against the death penalty is a tough one....I'm pro-life for just about anything, but knowing how so many of those in jail live now a days makes me think twice. It's amazing how many perks the inmates get.

Feel free to vent any time......prayers and hugs coming to you.

Thanks so much! I guess I need to vent now and again.

Tammy, can't understand of course for not having been there, but my dear your words are always heard and listened to here. Serious is ok. That is what life is. Nan

Thanks! It is so nice to have so many nice friends that I haven't even met.

Okay, serious business: I need discounts on Disneyland tickets. Mousesavers? Others?

Another: Should I call the Super Shuttle for a ride to the airport from Disneyland on the 30th of May? Is there a better option?

Thanks so much everyone!

 

[gydell]

Thanks so much! I guess I need to vent now and again.



Thanks! It is so nice to have so many nice friends that I haven't even met.

Okay, serious business: I need discounts on Disneyland tickets. Mousesavers? Others?

Another: Should I call the Super Shuttle for a ride to the airport from Disneyland on the 30th of May? Is there a better option?

Thanks so much everyone!

We have a limo that we are using.

 

[lillygator]

thanks Kelly for posting all that info.
The cruise before us has been hit by the upgrade fairy! Some cat 9's to 6's!! No one has their docs yet though.

 

[gydell]

I can't even get the room fairy!

 

[Making_Memories]

wow lots of shoes there

Another great one for sale shoes is www.6pm.com they are owned by www.zappos.com I use both for shoes but zappos is way more expensive and 6pm is their sale website. I bought Jacinda some sandals from 6pm for the cruise. Many great name brands for in the $20 range.

 

[TammyAlphabet]

I can't even get the room fairy!

Same for me! We should know by next week. I hope I don't get a noisy room!

 

[pjpoohbear]

This will kill my in box, but please if you are on the palo list (already on the list in my signature.)

Please confirm with first/last and cabin number of each person in your party. one person per party to confirm

We need this for the end of day (midnight) Thursday April 3rd.

We have been told that DCL will be looking at the requests this week, and will require confirmation of party members at the time of granting the request.

IF YOU HAVE ANY REQUESTS, ANY, PLEASE INDICATE THEM IN YOUR PM. THE DATES REQUESTED ARE DURING THE SECOND WEEK OF THE CRUISE.

Pj

 

[lillygator]

oh my goodness - what is going on with our threads?

 

[lillygator]

I went to Dillards on lunch and got a pair of shorts, tank top, capris and a nautical type athletic suit that is very comfy...best part I still have lots left on my gift certificate!!

 

[aphoenix]

Ok Ian I found your first MUSTHAVE accessory for your Smart car:

You can find them here: www.windupkey.com

As for a name....

SpeedBump seems right to me.

I never would have gotten to work in one of those today (or any other time this winter for that matter). As per usual I took my studded tires off yesterday and put on my all-seasons. So this morning I head to work and drive through a massive snowfall. Looking at the forecast we are now to get more snow all week. You know, Global warming can begin anytime, I'm ready and waiting.

Ok, we are looking at ordering one for our smart. We've been joking about doing something like this for months!

 

[lillygator]

notice the sticker in the window on the smart?

 

[granmaz]

I can't even get the room fairy!

Well our very first thread is now back - split into parts so we can look at it now - going to read a few pages.

 

[rcostello1]

Greetings. I can't recall if I've posted to this thread before. I was active on the last PC cruise in May 05 but life is much busier now than it was 3 years ago. Just thought I would say hello to all! Just two of us coming this time. Am axiously awaiting room assignment. Just want to know where my home will be!

ttfn and see you all soon!