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

[edna mode]

I see that nobody responded to my question about a company on the west coast ports for gifts. Hard to believe that there are no companies at all.

 

[hawkaye19]

I bought the Disney transfers, just because I think it would be easier, I have the Hyatt for the night before the cruise, and I am booked on Southwest for all legs. All I need are excursions and a big pile of cash for the bill at the bar I am going to have.

I am toying with the idea of staying out at Disneyland for a couple of days or so. I can change my air pretty easily on southwest if I decide to do that.

Does anyone know if Disney will provide transportation to the Disneyland resort instead of LAX after the cruise? My TA is out of town for a funeral.

There has been rumours about that, but I have seen nothing official. We managed to get a limo to take us from the cruiseport in LA to the Howard Johnson's (right across the street from DL) for $89...which when you consider three people and all our baggage...it isn't too bad....then we booked the Disney shuttle from the hotel to LAX to come home...of course at 2:30 am...we do not expect too many other people on the shuttle

 

[scottishwee35]

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?

Oh no, glad you and sophia are okay. Must got a fright when that happened. Glad you wrote down the license plate.

Where is Amy? Is she working abroad? Sorry for asking?

Hope you have a better day today.

Scottishwee35

 

[edna mode]

Sophia and I were in a minor accident last night.

Glad you two were OK

 

[MrsMork]

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.

Please don't apologize for venting here. We will be keeping you in our prayers over the next weeks as you go thru this. I cannot even imagine how difficult this is for you. Please share here anytime you need.

 

[gydell]

I bought the Disney transfers, just because I think it would be easier, I have the Hyatt for the night before the cruise, and I am booked on Southwest for all legs. All I need are excursions and a big pile of cash for the bill at the bar I am going to have.

I am toying with the idea of staying out at Disneyland for a couple of days or so. I can change my air pretty easily on southwest if I decide to do that.

Does anyone know if Disney will provide transportation to the Disneyland resort instead of LAX after the cruise? My TA is out of town for a funeral.

Yes they are. I think it is about $30 a person. We are using a private car company that is about the same price.

 

[Jhalkias]

Hope you have no after effects of the bump John and Sophia. Good move with your not pulling over for the lad.

How is your brother feeling after all that blood?

Deborah, we haven't had any jabs but may ask the nurse when I go for my annual blood pressure check up whether a I need tetanus booster. Trouble is I think I might be over the 10 years.

Wow! What a story. I am glad you guys are alright. I think you did exactly the right thing by not pulling over to the parking lot. There are alot of crimes that begin with the bumping of the car, and you had great presence of mind to not fall for it. I just hope that any damage to your car is repaired and this person is cited for hit and run.

It just goes to show you - I didn't even think of what you guys were talking about - that this could be a way to carjack or rob. All I was thinking was that in ANY accident you do NOT move the vehicles until the police come. Shows you that I too can be naive!

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.

I don't think that I am an amazing person. I am in so much pain that I can't wish for anyone else to ever experience that kind of pain, even if it is the family of the person who caused it all. I know that we all do at some point or another in our lives, but is really is tough. Thanks for the kind words.

I have to think about the cruise and concentrate on getting some excursions booked. It helps take my mind off things and gives me a happy purpose. I am going to go and look at them now.

Tammy, sometimes the most difficult circumstances in the world and our reactions to them as human beings make people amazing. The rest of us put ourselves in your shoes and just wonder how we would or would not cope with the same circumstances. We admire your strength, and for that, yes, you are amazing!

 

[scottishwee35]

Tetanus shot was old, so she felt it couldn't hurt. The Hep A was done because some of our excursions take us into the jungle, possible swimming in rivers, that sort of thing. DW will check with her doctor today. DK is okay. Doc would have been okay if our excursions were like yours, staying close to the coast.

Keep in mind I did not go to see her because of cruise, I just happened to mention we would be going out of the country. I had not planned on getting shots, I do not even know if DCL advises it. I don't want to panic anyone, just relating my day.

Joseph

Hi Joseph

I see that you are going to Jungle, possible swimming in rivers. That the reason you had an injection for it.

Because we just come off the Cruise and we are not going to Jungle Anyway, My point of view that I am worry because we have booking the day in hotel at PV. As kids love swimming pool and adventure as pirate boat was cancellation which we long looking forward to. My friends warns me that watch out in swimming pool in Mexico? also my nurse told me watch out foods shellfish etc and buy water bottles.

So finger cross hope we are okay.

Scottishwee35

 

[edna mode]

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.

Tammy, this is a lot to handle for one person. You take care of you and your kids right now and take one thing at a time. You don't have to make the big decisions all at once.

 

[mishoe01]

Originally Posted by mishoe01

Check your pms . . .

Oh my -- I'm not commenting on that!

Woody

Didn't even catch that!!

 

[scottishwee35]

Glad your son is ok! You have enough on your plate without him being ill. As far as the death penalty I know what I would do never being in the situation, but like you say being in it it is a different thing. I'm sure that you will do what is best for you and your family. Whatever it is don't feel bad about it. It is your life that was changed forever. A choice was made and it was not made by your dh. I am glad you will be gone when the Grand Jury meets.

Hear hear

Scottishwee35

 

[gydell]

Because we just come off the Cruise and we are not going to Jungle Anyway, My point of view that I am worry because we have booking the day in hotel at PV. As kids love swimming pool and adventure as pirate boat was cancellation which we long looking forward to. My friends warns me that watch out in swimming pool in Mexico? also my nurse told me watch out foods shellfish etc and buy water bottles.

So finger cross hope we are okay.

Scottishwee35

The water is purified at Paradise Village. But bottled water is always safe. The pools are clorinated there just like in the states. All the food is ok to eat there too. It is a lovely resort!

 

[tink1963]

Good Morning everyone. I see you were busy little chatters last night. Going to catch up.

 

[scottishwee35]

Tammy

I was reading your forum and had been thinking about you and your family.

I think your childrens are suffering too for a while and I do remember when I 14 years old, my father passed away, I was shocking and suffering for a year. No counselling or help. Nowaday better than before.

I hope you and your childrens are looking foward on the Cruise and I know not the same. But something to do.

Scottishwee35

 

[hawkaye19]

I bought the Disney transfers, just because I think it would be easier, I have the Hyatt for the night before the cruise, and I am booked on Southwest for all legs. All I need are excursions and a big pile of cash for the bill at the bar I am going to have.

I am toying with the idea of staying out at Disneyland for a couple of days or so. I can change my air pretty easily on southwest if I decide to do that.

Does anyone know if Disney will provide transportation to the Disneyland resort instead of LAX after the cruise? My TA is out of town for a funeral.

There has been rumours about that, but I have seen nothing official. We managed to get a limo to take us from the cruiseport in LA to the Howard Johnson's (right across the street from DL) for $89...which when you consider three people and all our baggage...it isn't too bad....then we booked the Disney shuttle from the hotel to LAX to come home...of course at 2:30 am...we do not expect too many other people on the shuttle

 

[scottishwee35]

The water is purified at Paradise Village. But bottled water is always safe. The pools are clorinated there just like in the states. All the food is ok to eat there too. It is a lovely resort!

Oh, I am looking forward to see Mexico in different country. We never been in Mexico before. I believe it will be a lovely resort.

Scottishwee35

 

[TammyAlphabet]

Tammy - yes DL will provide transportation to their resorts.....! Not sure of the details though.

Thanks, that is what I was wondering. For those who are doing Disneyland after the cruise, how are you getting to LAX or another airport after doing Disney?

 

[seaulater]

 

[seaulater]

1 to go....

 

[tink1963]

Take what you can....