May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 2

[lillygator]

Hi V.....is Samantha getting another visit from the tooth fairy tonight? Another $10 for the cruise envelope? Poor Haley will be so jealous......she'll be trying to pull her teeth out too!

nope a $5 tonight.
I don't think Haley quite understands though we do keep telling her, her birthday is coming up!

 

[lillygator]

v's tip of the day - how to get your house smelling great.....


purchase air diffuser.....
set said air diffuser up in a central location....



proceed to knock off said air diffuser onto the floor, smashing the glass container all over the floor leaking the heavily scented oil also all over the floor.....


let dog track through the spilled oil and run throughout the house and small child on riding vehicle do the same.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Getting ready to take off now, have to stop for gas and cash before heading to the theatre. I'm so excited to be going to see a live show. It's my favorite! And I"m so glad John liked Stomp when we saw them on a cruise. Now we get to see them do an even longer show. Cya later.

 

[lillygator]

Samantha went swimming and Haley and I hit the hot tub a while ago...not for long, it was pretty cold getting out. John kicked up the heater so maybe tomorrow night....


the Gators play at 9 tonight....hope I can stay awake!

 

[woody73]

What is on his Belly?
Jan

Before they would let us take any photos with CM's or characters, we had to cover up "Dole" - maybe they thought we would try to advertise tying in Disney with Dole- LOL!

Maybe next time it could say, "Your ad here."

Woody

 

[LisaG520]

Hi All.....going to see Stomp tonight at a local theatre. It would have to be the coldest day/night of the year.....gotta dress warm to be outside and then will sweat while in the theatre. Oh well!

Gotta go get in the shower now. Catch ya all tomorrow.

Enjoy the show!!

 

[gouodux]

PJ may have already helped you with this, but I will put in my 2 cents anyway.

Yes, I use airport, but I have a slightly more complex setup than most. I have two airport base stations running (one newer one, and one older one - one is 802.11n and the other 802.11g), and an airport express. These two base stations are connected to a Belkin router, which is then connected to the internet. Our two laptops connect to the base stations, I also have Apple TV running and connecting to the n base station, and the computer in Sophia's room (older iMac) that did not have WiFi is connected via an airport express to the whole network.

The reason I am running both the old and new base stations is that some of my equipment connects at the slower g standard, and some at the newer n standard. If you just use the n base station, then everything runs at the slower g standard. This way the n devices connect to the n base station, and the g devices connect to the g base station, slowing no one down.

I have two printers connected to the base stations, along with a USB hub, and two hard drives using the airdisk feature of the new base station.

Anyhow . . . I listed all this to show you it can be as simple or as complicated as you might want it to be. Do you guys have laptops? Do you want to access the network wirelessly?

If I were starting all over, I would buy an airport extreme with the time capsule option, and the 1tb drive. If you are running Macs, they are very easy to set up, but it does take a little bit of skill - most of which is devoted to the connection with your ISP (especially if you use DSL) and protecting the network with security. If you decide to buy one and need any questions answered, I would be happy to help.

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Originally Posted by gouodux
Do you currently use Airport? We were thinking of purchasing. Scary, but we have bought two other wireless routing systems and they are just WAY too confusing! We are not very techie at all. Is Airport as simple to install as all the reviews say? If so, we saw that there is a couple of options. Do you have any suggestions? Would the Airport Extreme be the best option? Help!!!


John has a wow setup. I have two airport express units, one working as a repeater due to the walls in the condo. I have a usb printer attached to the one is my room, which allows both computers (one of which is a windows machine) to print wirelessly.

Set up was a breeze.

Pj

Ummm . . . . . . what did you say? Thank you for the responses, but my head just literally spun around and I threw up some green stuff!!

So, should we buy the newest Airport?? Like the option of being able to back everything up. Then just start winging it from there? We have our new iMac in the (Oregon Duck) office, the older G5 iMac in the kitchen, a new (Windows) laptop, and a new (Windows) desktop in the girl's playroom. Would like to hook up all (the printing option sounds way cool), but if it was just the two Macs, we would be fine with that. We are talking the EASIEST, SIMPLEST, hookup ever! Seriously, if its not plug and play we are lost.

Sorry, love the advice, but we were lost in both of your first sentences.

 

[txSleepingBeauty]

lisa--for luggage couldn't you just leave it at one of the resorts? you're coming off a cruiseand going to disney property, they might let you. I know if you're staying at a resort and get there too early to check in they'll store your luggage, maybe they'll do itfor you too. can't hurt to call and ask...

 

[woody73]

. . . Do you think if we take a cab from the ship to the airport, check the luggage, go to DL and then back to the airport...would that work? How early can you check baggage???

Some airlines will not check luggage more than three hours before a flight. Have you asked your airlines?

Woody

 

[pjpoohbear]

we could always have Lisa or another Mod change pg 1.

I think this would be great once we have a final master list, and then list just the appropriate information for each DISer/Family.


Pj

 

[pjpoohbear]

v's tip of the day - how to get your house smelling great.....


purchase air diffuser.....
set said air diffuser up in a central location....



proceed to knock off said air diffuser onto the floor, smashing the glass container all over the floor leaking the heavily scented oil also all over the floor.....


let dog track through the spilled oil and run throughout the house and small child on riding vehicle do the same.

Where can I rent a puppy and a small bike riding human, hmmm

 

[HollyTyler]

I am not sure we are having a party...still kind of up in the air. Terrible I know. House Party sent me an invite to host a HIllshire Farm house party....I had to crack up....the thought of sitting around and discussing HF meats and gift baskets just sent me into fits of laughter.

I got that one too, promptly deleted it, and was grumbling for a while about getting that crummy one and not the DCL one!

 

[woody73]

I recall people here talking about a DIS meet in Las Vegas in early 2008. Did it take place?

We will be in Las Vegas March 14 to 21. Anyone interested in having a DIS meet?

Perhaps we could gather for a meal, buffet, show, lounge act, or dueling pianos. Wow, that sounds like activities on the Magic -- except for the dueling pianos which Disney discontinued years ago.

Woody

 

[pjpoohbear]

They should bring the dueling pianos back in sessions, or even on non game nights in Diversions.

Pj

 

[HollyTyler]

NOPE.

Your neighbors in Ohio passed this law last year too, and it has been absolutely wonderful ever since! Here's a complete list:

All workplaces in these states and commonwealths are smokefree:
Arizona
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Washington

All restaurants in these states and commonwealths are smokefree:
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Utah
Vermont
Washington

All bars in these states and commonwealths are smokefree:
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Vermont
Washington


Note: The following state laws have been passed by legislature and signed by governor but are not yet in effect:
• Maryland enacted 100% smokefree workplace, restaurant, and bar law, which is scheduled to go into effect February 1,
2008.
• Montana enacted a 100% smokefree bar law, which is scheduled to go into effect October 1, 2009.
• Oregon enacted a 100% smokefree workplace, restaurant, and bar law, which is scheduled to go into effect January 1,
2009.
• Utah enacted a 100% smokefree bar law, which is scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2009.

WOW! Wonderful to see such a long list. I had no idea!

 

[gouodux]

I recall people here talking about a DIS meet in Las Vegas in early 2008. Did it take place?

We will be in Las Vegas March 14 to 21. Anyone interested in having a DIS meet?

Perhaps we could gather for a meal, buffet, show, lounge act, or dueling pianos. Wow, that sounds like activities on the Magic -- except for the dueling pianos which Disney discontinued years ago.

Woody

Just before us. We will be in Vegas on March 28th to celebrate Shawn's 40th birthday!

 

[disneylover5]

The soonest you may check baggage for a flight is 4 hours prior to the flight. Like PJ I would recommend using Supper Shuttle to get to LAX from DL. It would be much cheaper than a Taxi and these guys now every back road into LAX. (Used to use them a lot when I lived in California and was never late for a flight.)

Doug

Okay I guess I am back to square one. I will keep reading, I hope someone has an idea for my luggage!! Thanks!! I will use the super shuttle..how much will it be?

 

[pjpoohbear]

Okay I guess I am back to square one. I will keep reading, I hope someone has an idea for my luggage!! Thanks!! I will use the super shuttle..how much will it be?

36-41 for first traveller, then 7-9 for each in your party, payment is at time of booking.

 

[HollyTyler]

It wasn't easy, but I found it!

(Bobby's trip report)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1330270

Holly,

It should also be on your list of thread subscriptions. You were the last one to post on Bobby's Thread.

Thanks John! For some reason it wasn't listed under my subscribed threads. Only this one is. BUT when I just checked again, it had appeared. Strange. Anyway, I actually found it earlier this evening, before reading your post. I reminded Tyler on the way home from his dad's about Bobby and told him that there are pictures of Bobby I wanted to show him after finding them. That was a mistake.....he wouldn't let it rest until I found the thread and also all the pics that have been posted on our thread! I searched while he ate dinner and showed him everything. He asked me if Bobby is a kid or a grown up, so I told him I'd ask you (I showed him the pic in your signature and explained that Bobby lives with you when he's not traveling).

When Tyler saw the picture Jan posted of Bobby in the old truck at the winery, he asked, "Is he supposed to be in there?! He might get in trouble!" He asked me if when he visits us if Bobby can ride in the back seat next to him whenever we go places and he'll make sure Bobby is buckled in. Tyler's WAY excited about Bobby coming! He asked me if he can show Bobby all his toys. He cracked up when he saw that Bobby has a suitcase and told me he'll help him open it if he can't do it himself. Oh, this is too fun!

 

[lillygator]

oh my! What a night. It is really pouring here...not sure where that came from.