May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 4

[nskjerven]

We're backkkkkk.

Had a good time. Stories to come with pictures of course.

Thanks for the compliments on the pirate pic. I do love it, even after this last weekend past I see it was good enough to print and hang up in the house.


Now here's my quote o rama fest....

Can't really answer that question

Received quite a few PM's asking . . . . so here a few of my favorites of my father and his flights.

http://grin.hq.nasa.gov/IMAGES/SMALL/GPN-2000-000143.jpg

http://www.collectspace.com/images/news-082305c.jpg

http://www.collectspace.com/images/news-082305b.jpg

http://jimsladesairlines.com/images/x15guys1962.jpg
The last three on the right are Neil Armstrong, Milt Thompson, and my Dad.

http://www.geocities.com/nmdecke/moviepics/biosx151.jpg

Below is a speech he made at the Smithsonian and is really technical, but can be interesting.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/history/Speeches/index.html

thanks for the links, I had to quote them so I could find this in the morning when I can snoop the links and read when I have a bit more energy and time.


hmmmmm airforce one, yeah that's the ticket, we have a friend that worked at TRW as a photogragher and we always teased him about those trips to AZ, something about a spy plane I'm sure....

I flew little planes (Cessna 150s) in high school and college, kinda gave up my passion for flying when I grew up...I miss it, but too afraid of stuff like that now days.

LOOKS LIKE A GOOD SPOT FOR A DIS MEET!!

As soon as I saw the picture I knew "Captain Jack Spareribs" aka Ace of Harbor Bay and the Tales of the Seven Seas crew (they're available for party and corporate functions). You'll also see them in the San Jose Christmas Parade aboard their pirate ship "LandShark".

It's a small world, afterall.

yup, I got his card, might just have to have an over the top birthday bash for a certain son of mine next year.....

I have found 2 interesting facts whilst I have been browsing.

We can already book Disney transfers from the port to DL at the end of our cruise.

If you have left over WDW tickets you can use them at DL!!!

hhmmmmm, haven't heard of this fact.

Here is the thread.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1462177

thanks for the link, I'll check this out tomorrow as well. I would hope too that there is a Disney link to back this up???

I just came back from the mall and had to visit the Disney Store. The lady there told me a story about someone trying to use their leftover WDW passes at DLR and being turned down.

I know I have read before, in a million places, that DLR has awful CMs compared to WDW and DCL. I'm sure this is another case of another an improperbly trained CM at DLR.

I suspect that if someone has a problem, they should ask to speak to a supervisor CM at DLR.

I have to say we haven't had a bad time with CMs at DLR vs WDW. We have had great experiences in both places and bad in both places. I think this board tends to have more people that frequent WDW and therefore those stories get more told. IMHO

I love this STORY!!!! I can remember my first horsey encounters (I had non-horse parents). Horses can be a great out-let for a young girl (an old one too!) and they can teach her so many things about herself - as she grows older. Kept me from a lot of high school "trouble" as well!

I grew up in NW Indiana, and I can tell you having horses gave me a perspective on life that I am blessed to have. It taught me about money (those of us who didn't have any) could still beat the pants off the kids who did - through hard work and dedication. (good lessons). Also about showmanship, (that you don't always win - and to be a good sport) and about fairness (not all judges are fair and not every competition is).

Although its expensive - it doesn't have to be. I worked very hard babysitting, and mowing lawns at 12 to help pay for my horse. (Another good lesson).

At 48 I still get the joy from seeing others faces light up on their first ride, or the first time they and the horse communicate and have synergy! Tell your lovely DD - that if you guys ever come out West, She has an open invitation to ride in the desert!

got another horsey girl here in San Jose. Miss Molly is taking this year off lessons, but I suspect she'll be back in the saddle next fall. I love her stable rules...you must tack, groom and muck the stall of the horse you ride, each time you ride. She has learned that having a horse is a TON of work. She loves to ride, but we don't hear her asking to have a horse of her own anymore. I'm sure she would love to meet your horse if we ever venture your way.

Maybe some horsey people will plan a horsey excursion during the cruise??? I don't ride (too sore from the last time, 15 years ago) but I'd love to have Molly enjoy a ride on vaca.

I'm being hopeful that we'll be flying on Friday during that day (as opposed to the red eye) and I made my ressie at the Hyatt MCO using the Autoclub rate. It was $159 which was a decent savings I thought. I'm thinking you all should book early if you have autoclub and want the rate because they usually only reserve a certain number of rooms for that rate....

thanks I'll try this one tomorrow

It's good to be home,

nite nite!


p.s. braty, I'm reading about the trip before I good to bed....I hope it wasn't bad enough to not cruise again

 

[been2marceline]

Just posted our "whoa is us" issues from the 2005 EB Repo cruise on Aunty Brat's Magic to the Med thread.

Just in case anyone is around and interested...

Anyone at all...

All alone again...

Karen

 

[nskjerven]

Hi Karen:

I read it. I have to say I'd be a bit pissed if I paid for cat 3 and didn't get what I expected.

Did DCL offer anything for the troubles? Did you complain afterwards about the issues you had?

Also, I realized that I forgot to post my comment about the new store...

It's Fabulous!​

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that's a merlot in color ya think?

Let's offer some dates for the mini-meet at your new shop...

Sometime in late July? August? Do you have any suggestions?

ok, bedtime for real now.

nite nite,

Nan

 

[granmaz]

Good morning Karen. Lovely day here at the moment but it was a cold night.

How's this?

Or this???

Man it is tough when I have to pose for those photos.

The life of a male model . . .

Where do we get one of these?

Not for me of course, married don't you know...

For Holly, yeah, that's it, one for Holly...

Karen

I hope you are talking about the model and not the undies!!!

 

[nskjerven]

that should have been...


Fabulous

 

[granmaz]

Morning Nan, didn't see you there.

 

[nskjerven]

Good morning Karen. Lovely day here at the moment but it was a cold night.







I hope you are talking about the model and not the undies!!!

dontchathink Holly would like them both? Model in the undies????

I really have to go to bed.

 

[nskjerven]

but not to bed before I say

Good morning and good night or is that good night and good morning

Marilyn - you know what I meant right

oh lordy I have to get some sleep now.

 

[been2marceline]

Good morning Karen. Lovely day here at the moment but it was a cold night.







I hope you are talking about the model and not the undies!!!

That would be yes to both... model IN the undies, right? Good married lady answer?

Karen

 

[been2marceline]

that should have been...


Fabulous

Thanks Nan! Good to have you back!

Karen

 

[been2marceline]

Goodnight Nan!

Good morning Marilyn!

Just getting ready to do a couple of last minute before bed things and then off to dream land!!

Hope you are having a lovely morning!

Karen

 

[jweiss]

Haven't had time the past few months to be at all active on this thread, but, I do check in and read a few pages every now and then. Just wanted to note; my experience is that you can NOT, can NOT, can NOT use WDW passes/tickets at DL. I live in CA and have several times had left over days at WDW. The year that Frances joined us, closing the parks for several days, I was given a few complimentary passes. The CM made them specifically so that I could use them ar DL. Even that didn't work. Most DL CM's won't even try to work with you on this matter.

Nan.....how were the crowds??? We're headed down Saturday thru Tuesday. I bought the kids several sets of matching Disney Store Tee's a few months ago, and I can't find them anywhere. I am SOOO frustrated!!!!

 

[granmaz]

Haven't had time the past few months to be at all active on this thread, but, I do check in and read a few pages every now and then. Just wanted to note; my experience is that you can NOT, can NOT, can NOT use WDW passes/tickets at DL. I live in CA and have several times had left over days at WDW. The year that Frances joined us, closing the parks for several days, I was given a few complimentary passes. The CM made them specifically so that I could use them ar DL. Even that didn't work. Most DL CM's won't even try to work with you on this matter.

Nan.....how were the crowds??? We're headed down Saturday thru Tuesday. I bought the kids several sets of matching Disney Store Tee's a few months ago, and I can't find them anywhere. I am SOOO frustrated!!!!

Well it is good to know definately about the tickets. To be honest I was very surprised to see it may be possible!! Better to be safe than sorry and get correct tickets.

 

[pjpoohbear]

JW, do you think that might have changed on the WDW tickets at DL, there are several first hand posts from as recently as a couple of weeks ago with successful exchange of WDW tickets for day hoppers at DL. They did stress that it must be done at the turnstyle and by a Lead CM, not at guest services.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1462177

 

[ibouncetoo]

Thanks....this appeals to my sense of symmetry!

AND we can us it as a door sign too!

.

 

[amyamya]

Hey John, have PJ put this on the cafepress order form for you! Apparently, "Scott" had the same idea! http://www.cafepress.com/may2007ebrepo.98448377

This is a TR I want to read.....


DAY ONE~~~ May 12, 2007

We woke up early, excited to board the Magic and take her to the Med! We put on our matching Mickey polo shirts and I slipped into my custom Trans-Atlantic thong. That Scott! He really knows what I like....

 

[ibouncetoo]

This is a TR I want to read.....


DAY ONE~~~ May 12, 2007

We woke up early, excited to board the Magic and take her to the Med! We put on our matching Mickey polo shirts and I slipped into my custom Trans-Atlantic thong. That Scott! He really knows what I like....

That started an early morning coughing attack! Glad I didn't have any coffee at that moment.

 

[granmaz]

Just want to post a little info.

UKAngel,(Mandy) has asked me to let you(particularly the Champagne Girls) know that she is not very well at the moment and has some ongoing problems. She doesn't feel like being on the boards at the moment but will be back!

Get well soon and sending you lots of love Mandy and plenty of

We have missed you and look forward to seeing you here again soon. Take care.

 

[ibouncetoo]

For MANDY!

Hope you are feeling better soon!

 

[disneylover5]

Okay, finally did my pirate name - I don't get it?

Red Prudentilla Vane

Passion is a big part of your life, which makes sense for a pirate. You tend to blend into the background occaisionally, but that's okay, because it's much easier to sneak up on people and disembowel them that way. Arr!