May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 7

[fourmcds]

Phew...that was the most nerve wracking thing ever!!! I survived though, not sure I ever want to do it again. Even over the phone I was sweating and shaking as I was answering these questions.......Just the word judge makes me scared...even worse than a Haunted Woods
Now, off to fun things, like volunteering in the girls' school for the rest of the day!

 

[HollyTyler]

I love SueEllen (did I repeat myself?? old age!!) Did you tell her you had e-mailed the generic site?

Sure did! All taken care of. Sue Ellen just told me she'll be out of the office a lot today and tomorrow for pre-arranged stuff, but she'll get my quote and deposit soon. Merrie from there sent me a quote which was the same as DCL's (but also with a $25 onboard credit), so I e-mailed her and told her I've already been working with Sue Ellen, etc. She's fine with it and everything's all good. As soon as I hear from Sue Ellen again, I'll be paying for and booking my mini-fix!

 

[Jhalkias]

I used to LOVE the haunted woods! We don't have one near us, but I used to go to one in the city where I'm from. I think those are much more scary because the "monsters" hide under piles of leaves, so you really can't see them until they jump out at you.

I love scary stuff...but I like having someone to hold on to while I am being scared!!

OK, this is the ONLY reason I EVER wanted to go to these. Usually, we would go in a group though, and I was never near any of the girls . . . somehow, scared, nerdy guys just didn't cut it . . .

As to $2 bills . . . don't know how far you are from Charlottesville Lisa, but at Moniticello, when you buy anything, they give you change in $2 bills because of Jefferson.

 

[disneylover5]

As to $2 bills . . . don't know how far you are from Charlottesville Lisa, but at Moniticello, when you buy anything, they give you change in $2 bills because of Jefferson.

We are about 1 1/2 hours form Charlottesville (but that is where Uni of VA is )...I have to add Monticello to my list to take Vanessa to....hadn't thought of that one......

Daniel's best friend is at UVA.....Joe is coming home today. I have missed him....they get Monday and Tuesday off for a fall break.

 

[lillygator]

I usually have to preorder the $2 bills from the bank.

 

[lillygator]

I am so glad this week is over.....now the ledger stays open most of this month and everyone gets a chance to catch up. It's been quite a stressful week. I am hoping to get a chance to soak in the hottub tonight....

 

[HollyTyler]

I am so glad this week is over.....now the ledger stays open most of this month and everyone gets a chance to catch up. It's been quite a stressful week. I am hoping to get a chance to soak in the hottub tonight....

Hot tub! Oooooooh! I hope you get to do that! What a great way to end the week.

 

[HollyTyler]

That is a great unexpected treat! I vote for a nap!

I'm pretty sure this is what I'll do. First I have to go put more money on my pre-paid mastercard so I'll have enough on there to pay for my mini-cruise (because I was bad and bought stuff on ebay today), then I'll go grab my nap!

 

[Ginamarie]

Hey guys.. sorry for being absent again!! My brother is getting married this Sunday, so we’ve been preparing for it. The rehearsal is tonight.

I can’t believe how many people are going to be in WDW the same time as we are. We’ll be there Oct. 22-27!!

$20 for a tooth??? I might have to start pulling out a couple of mine if that’s the going rate!


Lisa- Have fun this weekend!! (belated Happy Anniversary!)

Holly- The haunted hayride sounds really cute!



Ugh, I put on a pair of size 8 pants this morning thinking I could squeeze into them for the day. It’s 3 pm and boy am I regretting that decision- I’m just NOT a size 8 at the moment!

Oh, and I HATE scary stuff.. I’m a total wimp when it comes to scary things!

 

[lillygator]

Hey guys.. sorry for being absent again!! My brother is getting married this Sunday, so we’ve been preparing for it. The rehearsal is tonight.

I can’t believe how many people are going to be in WDW the same time as we are. We’ll be there Oct. 22-27!!

$20 for a tooth??? I might have to start pulling out a couple of mine if that’s the going rate!


Lisa- Have fun this weekend!! (belated Happy Anniversary!)

Holly- The haunted hayride sounds really cute!



Ugh, I put on a pair of size 8 pants this morning thinking I could squeeze into them for the day. It’s 3 pm and boy am I regretting that decision- I’m just NOT a size 8 at the moment!

Oh, and I HATE scary stuff.. I’m a total wimp when it comes to scary things!

we are there the 23-27...coming up around the corner!

 

[lillygator]

you know...I was thinking of doing goodie bags for Samantha's class when I send in her cake, I always do as do most other parents, but in all honesty that stuff gets junked before the night is over. I think I am going to save my money or try to think of something else to do for the kids. They get so much junk on Halloween...they go trick or treating at the hospital and there are usually class room goodies so I think I will send in her cake the day before or after.

 

[lillygator]

October 05. 2007 12:42PM


State drops felony charges against Gator player


THE ASSOCIATED PRESS




GAINESVILLE -- State prosecutors dropped a felony burglary charge against Florida safety Tony Joiner on Friday, clearing the way for the senior to play at top-ranked LSU.

Joiner was arrested around 5 a.m. Tuesday for allegedly trying to take his girlfriend's car out of a towing company's impound lot.

Spencer Mann, chief investigator for the stateattorney's office, said the charge was dropped because the victim "believes it's a big misunderstanding."

"The victim is adamant that he sustained no loss or damage and does not wish to pursue criminal charges," Mann said. "Based on the information, we cannot sustain a criminal charge. Without a victim, I have no crime."

Joiner practiced with the ninth-ranked Gators on Wednesday and Thursday, and coach Urban Meyer said if the felony charge was dropped or reduced to a misdemeanor, he would be eligible to play.

"Tony being out late on Monday is not consistent with the expectations of a leader and a team captain of our football program," Meyer said in a statement. "Tony is no longer a captain of the Gator football team and he will pay a heavy price for his behavior internally for the next four weeks. He will travel with the team for our game vs. LSU."

According to the Gainesville Police Department, Joiner pushed open an electric gate, got into the car and started to drive off. When Joiner stopped to close the gate, he was confronted by a witness who called police.

"We believe GPD conducted a proper investigation and made appropriate decisions based on the facts they had at the time they responded," Mann said.

Shortly after Joiner's arrest, towing company owner Stan Forron said the player had arranged to pay the bill and pick up the car. But Forron said no one was around to take Joiner's money, so he must have thought it was OK to take the car and settle up later.

Forron said he planned to urge prosecutors to drop the charges.

 

[lillygator]

Here is the original article....
Tuesday, October 2, 2007, 12:50 pm

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gators' senior captain Joiner faces charges of felony burglary

GAINESVILLE -- Florida safety Tony Joiner was arrested early Tuesday and charged with felony burglary, police said.

Joiner, a senior captain who ranks fifth on the team with 20 tackles, was arrested around 5 a.m. outside the fenced impound lot of a towing company, Gainesville police said.

Joiner was accused of pushing an electric gate open to enter the lot in an attempt to retrieve his girlfriend's car, which was being held in lieu of a $76 towing bill, a police report said.

According to the report, witnesses said Joiner opened the gate to the towing company, got into a car, drove out of the lot and was trying to close the gate when he was confronted by one of the witnesses. The witness said Joiner drove back into the lot and waited for police to arrive.

The arresting officer, Robert Concannon, wrote that Joiner was talking on a phone when he walked up. Concannon said he heard Joiner say, "I am probably about to go to jail 'cuz I did push the gate open."

Florida coach Urban Meyer was aware of Joiner's arrest and planned to address it after practice Tuesday.

On Monday, Joiner told reporters that Meyer was "a lot more strict now."

"He's not playing around anymore," Joiner said. "Some guys might miss a class here and there and he kind of turns the cheek, or in practice some guys are not really as intent as they should be and he turns a cheek. If a guy makes a mistake, where in the past when he first got here, it was if you make this mistake you're not going to be in here. He was kind of lenient toward that, but now it's back to like it was.

"He's going to be more attentive to all the details now, to everything."

Joiner's arrest also came two days after three players were questioned about a shooting outside a downtown nightclub. The players were not considered suspects, but their names were given to police as people who may have witnessed the shooting that happened several hours after the Gators lost 20-17 to Auburn.

 

[Ginamarie]

we are there the 23-27...coming up around the corner!

DO you know what days your going to the parks?

I think we're doing (this is off the top of my head without my written outline)

Misc. on Monday after we fly in
Animal Kingdom on Tues (with MNSSHP that night)
Magic Kingdom on Wed
Disney Studios on Thurs
Epcot on Fri
Misc. on Saturday before we fly home

 

[gydell]

October 05. 2007 12:42PM


State drops felony charges against Gator player


THE ASSOCIATED PRESS




GAINESVILLE -- State prosecutors dropped a felony burglary charge against Florida safety Tony Joiner on Friday, clearing the way for the senior to play at top-ranked LSU.

Joiner was arrested around 5 a.m. Tuesday for allegedly trying to take his girlfriend's car out of a towing company's impound lot.

Spencer Mann, chief investigator for the stateattorney's office, said the charge was dropped because the victim "believes it's a big misunderstanding."

"The victim is adamant that he sustained no loss or damage and does not wish to pursue criminal charges," Mann said. "Based on the information, we cannot sustain a criminal charge. Without a victim, I have no crime."

Joiner practiced with the ninth-ranked Gators on Wednesday and Thursday, and coach Urban Meyer said if the felony charge was dropped or reduced to a misdemeanor, he would be eligible to play.

"Tony being out late on Monday is not consistent with the expectations of a leader and a team captain of our football program," Meyer said in a statement. "Tony is no longer a captain of the Gator football team and he will pay a heavy price for his behavior internally for the next four weeks. He will travel with the team for our game vs. LSU."

According to the Gainesville Police Department, Joiner pushed open an electric gate, got into the car and started to drive off. When Joiner stopped to close the gate, he was confronted by a witness who called police.

"We believe GPD conducted a proper investigation and made appropriate decisions based on the facts they had at the time they responded," Mann said.

Shortly after Joiner's arrest, towing company owner Stan Forron said the player had arranged to pay the bill and pick up the car. But Forron said no one was around to take Joiner's money, so he must have thought it was OK to take the car and settle up later.

Forron said he planned to urge prosecutors to drop the charges.

I guess the tow company's owner is a Gator fan!

 

[lillygator]

I was looking at next year's schedule and we play Miami!! (FL)

 

[lillygator]

DO you know what days your going to the parks?

I think we're doing (this is off the top of my head without my written outline)

Misc. on Monday after we fly in
Animal Kingdom on Tues (with MNSSHP that night)
Magic Kingdom on Wed
Disney Studios on Thurs
Epcot on Fri
Misc. on Saturday before we fly home

I am not sure, my worksheet with our reservations is at home....we were planning on MNSSHP on Tuesday though. I have not bought tickets yet.

 

[Ginamarie]

I am not sure, my worksheet with our reservations is at home....we were planning on MNSSHP on Tuesday though. I have not bought tickets yet.

Cool! Maybe we could meet up that night!
I bought our MNSSHP tickets online when I booked our vacation, but I have to pick them up at the conceirge desk after we check-in. At the last minute we decided to add the dining plan to our reservation (since I won't be getting DH's cast member discount on food for this trip) so I'm looking forward to using that. Now I won't feel guilty about eating dessert, because it's paid for!!! Of course these pants REALLY won't fit after all that food!

 

[lillygator]

Ok I lied...I found my sheet


Tuesday - arrive, check in Cape May for dinner...I think I decided against the party that night as we have done the Halloween and Pirate party on arrival nights and it was too hectic for me.

Wed - wander Epcot. Le Cellier dinner
Thrus- Mk Crystal Palace dinner - samantha's birthday cake


and YIKES - I have nothing for Friday!

 

[lillygator]

probably Epcot or MGM on Friday.