May 26, 2007 (5/26/07) "First Magical Med Cruise!!" (The M&M's!)

[Scooby3x1y]

I am supposed to be receiving a letter authorizing me to operate a radio station on the cruise. Just wondered if there were any other hams going.

AI4RN

Not a ham, just full of it.... JK - I couldn't resist. Will the real Lori please stand up?

 

[Scooby3x1y]

I like the bathroom thoughts - yes I also have heard that the American chain restaurants maintain potties like we expect (from friends who have lived in Spain and other European countries)

As far as I know - a ham license is world wide. This is a group of people who just exchange ideas and conversations - much like a board but it is voice or morse code (Kissimmee - please jump in and correct me if I am wrong!)

My father used to collect QSL cards from all over the world - my mom receipies (she has quite the collection!!). (A QSL card is a post card confirming a conversation) He had stuff from almost every station in the world including Antartica ( a very rare station at the time I think). I never found out what happened to those cards after the house burned down...I should ask him.

Anyway - some repeater stations are for voice some for morse and others for specialized things like phone connection or microwave connection. My father has 2 repeaters that I am aware of in NJ - he maintains them and is responsible for the content on them. It was interesting growing up talking to people from all over the world on low band, then on high, then ultimately on ultrahigh. My father has an extra class license - mom is a general (what they are allowed to use in radio frequencies is the main difference in the types).

Ok - enough techno babble - it is bedtime - I have a meeting in 5 hours...

The radio wave wouldn't interfere w/the ships radios and navigation? Just wondering, I know nothing about Ham. (isn't he the pig on Toy Story?...okay, I'll stop....always joking)

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Are you sure you live in Utah???? See, I can say this because I am from there. We can knock our own, but no one else can.

Scrubs are part of the reason I became I nurse. I gladly traded in my high heels and nylons for scrubs and clogs. Going to work in your PJ's what could be better?

In regards to toilets and Europe...I distinctly remember the porcelain foot prints for you to stand over the whole in floor at the Vatican. Yes, this was the girls restroom. I am going to be less than delicate in saying this...you either learn to control the stream or end up with it down your legs. Sorry, I couldn't sugar coat that. I remember wondering why the Vatican of all places couldn't have sit down toilets. I also remember dirt pits at Pompeii. This was 12 years ago...

Just steal the TP from the ship- less luggage you have to bring. Or you can look at TP in your luggage as potential room for souveniers.

True True! Good idea....thieve the TP.....when you wake up icu and I've TP'd your room, don't look for me

The little travel TP's are convenient, small and contained in a package. I can just see me toodling around Rome with a strip of TP hanging out of my bag...

 

[Kissimmee]

Do you need a license From in Europe For this?

FCC is in US ?

Most countries have reciprocal privileges with the US. Gibraltar is an exception as is the Bahamas. Since the Magic is Bahamian registry I will need to get a Bahamian license. Not a big deal I send them a copy of my US license and $25.

 

[Hygiene99]

OK, here's the deal: We get free dinner and breakfast on the international flight...WHEW! Then, if we want to purchase breakfast (again!) on the short flight from Madrid to Barcelona, we would have to pay for it. I'll be OK!
No smelly KFC on the flight. I also got a nice person who gave us assigned seats. I called them 3X last week and was told I couldn't request a seat assignment until 72 hours prior to flying because we were steerage (economy) The senorita I just spoke to put us in 21 J and L which is a 2-across window/aisle combination. Call now and maybe you will get her. Ask to be close to us and we'll share our candy.

Ok how is 21 G & H Nothing in front or behind!

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Not a ham, just full of it.... JK - I couldn't resist. Will the real Lori please stand up?

I read the post and thought the same and couldn't believe SOMEONE had not posted that response.....you came to my rescue on the next page.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

I read the post and thought the same and couldn't believe SOMEONE had not posted that response.....you came to my rescue on the next page.

Who me?

 

[Kissimmee]

The radio wave wouldn't interfere w/the ships radios and navigation? Just wondering

Navigation and communication on the magic is via satellite. While they have traditional short wave radios. It is not what they rely on. So the simple answer is no I will not interfere.

And watch those Ham jokes... or I'll get started on Utah... wink wink

PS: our daughters seem to enjoy each other.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Navigation and communication on the magic is via satellite. While they have traditional short wave radios. It is not what they rely on. So the simple answer is no I will not interfere.

And watch those Ham jokes... or I'll get started on Utah... wink wink

PS: our daughters seem to enjoy each other.

Leave it to me to figure out how to get both feet in my mouth

Yes, the girls seem to get along well....Your dd is quite funny! I really liked her last responsen to my dd this morning....

 

[Kissimmee]

I like the bathroom thoughts - yes I also have heard that the American chain restaurants maintain potties like we expect (from friends who have lived in Spain and other European countries)

As far as I know - a ham license is world wide. This is a group of people who just exchange ideas and conversations - much like a board but it is voice or morse code (Kissimmee - please jump in and correct me if I am wrong!)

My father used to collect QSL cards from all over the world - my mom receipies (she has quite the collection!!). (A QSL card is a post card confirming a conversation) He had stuff from almost every station in the world including Antartica ( a very rare station at the time I think). I never found out what happened to those cards after the house burned down...I should ask him.

Anyway - some repeater stations are for voice some for morse and others for specialized things like phone connection or microwave connection. My father has 2 repeaters that I am aware of in NJ - he maintains them and is responsible for the content on them. It was interesting growing up talking to people from all over the world on low band, then on high, then ultimately on ultrahigh. My father has an extra class license - mom is a general (what they are allowed to use in radio frequencies is the main difference in the types).

Ok - enough techno babble - it is bedtime - I have a meeting in 5 hours...

That is pretty much the case.

 

[jeanneg]

Ok how is 21 G & H Nothing in front or behind!

So you will be right next to us then! Great success! The only down side is that you have an aisle and an inside seat in the middle section. I don't know how many seats there are across, but I have seen them as much as five wide. If we can find out the type of aircraft we can look up the configuration. You might end up with lots of extra space to spread out, but you won't have a wall to lean against.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Does anyone know when they will give us room numbers if right now our reservation is just listed as guaranteed? Or, will we not know until we get there?

 

[misseulalie]

I knew the bathrooms in France were pretty bad. Morocco had the actual hole in the ground, but surprised that Rome is that way with all the tourists...
Yes, the recommendation to go into any fast food joint and buy the cheapest thing on the menu so you can use the potty. That always works...

Keep coins, too. I remember in France that we had to pay to use some toilets in the museums.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Where is everyone? I'm having Dis' withdrawls....

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Where is everyone? I'm having Dis' withdrawls....

Now you know how I feel when I am at work in the middle of the night....

 

[poconoboatniks]

Good Morning Everyone,

I'm just checking in to say Hello!

Anyone flying on USAir out of Philly on the 24th?


Pocono

 

[Scooby3x1y]

Good Morning Everyone,

I'm just checking in to say Hello!

Anyone flying on USAir out of Philly on the 24th?


Pocono

No, we're flying Delta from SLC through JFK on the 23rd. Anyone going out then?

 

[Kissimmee]

No, we're flying Delta from SLC through JFK on the 23rd. Anyone going out then?

We'll be by the Mickey Pool waiting for you.

 

[sweetsue]

We're flying out on the 22nd (arrive on the 23rd). We're on Alitalia (booked via Delta miles). Is anyone else flying out this early?

Sue

 

[winotracy]

We're flying out on the 22nd (arrive on the 23rd). We're on Alitalia (booked via Delta miles). Is anyone else flying out this early?

Sue

We arrive in the morning on the 25th via Air China from Frankfurt (United to Frankfurt).