May Med Magic - May 15 2010 - Meet thread - Part 2

[jubes]

Is anyone taking gymwear. I can't decide whether to bring gym stuff or whether to just take 2 weeks off my normal routine.

I am bringing my gym wear with good intentions...at the very least I'll walk the track on deck 4.

 

[Jeff Spencer]

So it seems like Thursday morning is the worst day there is to get anyone to take me to the airport. Everyone has doctor's appointments, meetings they can't miss, etc. So, against my better judgement, I accepted a ride from a friends' sister. Yep, you guessed it, she called me today to tell me "Gee, sorry, but I can't take you to the airport." Seems their Mom, who refuses to move closer (she lives 2 1/2 hours away) but relies on them to help her when she needs it, is getting the cast off her broken arm Wednesday, and the sister is driving up Wednesday to take her to the doctor, and will be driving back on Thursday. Honestly, I'm not surprised, and I suppose it's better for her to cancel on me today than on Thursday.

There's nothing like Super Shuttle here. My options really are: driving myself & leaving the car in the parking lot for 18 days, or taking a taxi. I haven't decided yet which I'm going to do; either will be expensive. I think I'm leaning towards the taxi, just so I don't have to worry about it, and so I won't have to drive myself home when I get back (I *do* have a ride for when I get home on the Sunday).

I suppose if this is the worst thing that happens to me on this trip, I'm doing well... but I wish I didn't need to worry about it!

Sayhello

Take the taxi. Parking fees for 18 days will be $180-$200. Unless you live 50 miles from the airport, a taxi won't be higher than that.

 

[jedijill]

So it seems like Thursday morning is the worst day there is to get anyone to take me to the airport. Everyone has doctor's appointments, meetings they can't miss, etc. So, against my better judgement, I accepted a ride from a friends' sister. Yep, you guessed it, she called me today to tell me "Gee, sorry, but I can't take you to the airport." Seems their Mom, who refuses to move closer (she lives 2 1/2 hours away) but relies on them to help her when she needs it, is getting the cast off her broken arm Wednesday, and the sister is driving up Wednesday to take her to the doctor, and will be driving back on Thursday. Honestly, I'm not surprised, and I suppose it's better for her to cancel on me today than on Thursday.

There's nothing like Super Shuttle here. My options really are: driving myself & leaving the car in the parking lot for 18 days, or taking a taxi. I haven't decided yet which I'm going to do; either will be expensive. I think I'm leaning towards the taxi, just so I don't have to worry about it, and so I won't have to drive myself home when I get back (I *do* have a ride for when I get home on the Sunday).

I suppose if this is the worst thing that happens to me on this trip, I'm doing well... but I wish I didn't need to worry about it!

Sayhello

Are there any airport hotels with a park and ride package? Sometimes the cost of the room is waaaaay less than paying for parking at the airport. Just a thought.

Jill

 

[sayhello]

Would it be cheaper to hire a car for the day??

You know, that actually isn't a half bad idea! I'm going to look into that... Especially if I could pick it up local & leave it at the airport...

Sayhello

 

[sayhello]

Are there any airport hotels with a park and ride package? Sometimes the cost of the room is waaaaay less than paying for parking at the airport. Just a thought.

Jill

Also worth looking into! I don't know if there are, because I've never had to do it, but I will definitely check that.

Take the taxi. Parking fees for 18 days will be $180-$200. Unless you live 50 miles from the airport, a taxi won't be higher than that.

This is also true. Last time I took a taxi home from the airport (it's been a few years) it was $50-ish. Definitely less than $180-$200!!

Sayhello

 

[aldapl]

Take the taxi. Parking fees for 18 days will be $180-$200. Unless you live 50 miles from the airport, a taxi won't be higher than that.

I agree with Jeff. I was debating the same thing, but decided to take a taxi, even though parking would be about $40 cheaper, because if for some reason you have to fly into a different airport on the way home, your car is not at the original airport.

 

[jedijill]

I'm lucky that we have Super Shuttle here. Found a 15% discount online so the round trip is only $46. Not too shabby.

Jill

 

[moneyhappy]

Is anyone taking gymwear. I can't decide whether to bring gym stuff or whether to just take 2 weeks off my normal routine.

Take the gym stuff. At least it will be there if you would like to use it.

There's nothing like Super Shuttle here. My options really are: driving myself & leaving the car in the parking lot for 18 days, or taking a taxi. I haven't decided yet which I'm going to do; either will be expensive. I think I'm leaning towards the taxi, just so I don't have to worry about it, and so I won't have to drive myself home when I get back (I *do* have a ride for when I get home on the Sunday).

I suppose if this is the worst thing that happens to me on this trip, I'm doing well... but I wish I didn't need to worry about it!

Sayhello

Like a few other I would take the taxi

 

[tripodjw]

Thanks all, i'll take some gym stuff and hopefully use it.

 

[Jeff Spencer]

Thanks all, i'll take some gym stuff and hopefully use it.

We're taking our running gear. Hopefully we'll get a few runs in during the cruise.

I'm read to get this cruise going!

 

[charlottewilliams]

Hi Everyone Just 5 sleeps left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although am red alert panic mode now as......Barcelona airport was closed all day i travel sat pm (arrive at bar at 2.00 so late anyway) the dust cloud looks like its gonna be all over spain so if it doesnt cause it to close will certainly be delayed i called iglu (dont no how to dial to disney direst as not sure of usa codes) who said i HAD to be on the boat by 4 OR I COULDNT SAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We cant arrange any other form of transport as we will lose our flight money and have to show willing to tracel sat but if we wait til sat and discover we and cancelled/delayed it will take us 19 hours to get!!!!!!!!!!( i no its worse for usa guys)
To top it all off out suitcases are knacked, hubby is sick , cant get hair and tan done oh and the credit cards we were going to take in case of emergency and all been cancelled by the bank (there error) but cant get any in time now So just need to lose our passports and were SORTED!!!!!!!!!!
Oh finished my FE which i was quite proud of only to realise i had made it double the width it should be and cant cut it down so making another tommorrow!!!!!!! Oh lastly went mad and broughts loads of summer stuff but looking at the med weather isnt looking great
Now i have depresed you all ill go to bed lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Will be positive tommorrow

 

[emmalouisenicholson]

Hi Everyone Just 5 sleeps left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although am red alert panic mode now as......Barcelona airport was closed all day i travel sat pm (arrive at bar at 2.00 so late anyway) the dust cloud looks like its gonna be all over spain so if it doesnt cause it to close will certainly be delayed i called iglu (dont no how to dial to disney direst as not sure of usa codes) who said i HAD to be on the boat by 4 OR I COULDNT SAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We cant arrange any other form of transport as we will lose our flight money and have to show willing to tracel sat but if we wait til sat and discover we and cancelled/delayed it will take us 19 hours to get!!!!!!!!!!( i no its worse for usa guys)
To top it all off out suitcases are knacked, hubby is sick , cant get hair and tan done oh and the credit cards we were going to take in case of emergency and all been cancelled by the bank (there error) but cant get any in time now So just need to lose our passports and were SORTED!!!!!!!!!!
Oh finished my FE which i was quite proud of only to realise i had made it double the width it should be and cant cut it down so making another tommorrow!!!!!!! Oh lastly went mad and broughts loads of summer stuff but looking at the med weather isnt looking great
Now i have depresed you all ill go to bed lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Will be positive tommorrow

Chin up Charlotte!

Sounds like you have had one of them days - im sure things will seem better in the morning.

We are also flying in on Saturday (7.15am Easyjet flight from Liverpool)

Am starting to get a bit worried now & like you it will be too late to sort anything else out if we don't find out until Saturday am that our flight is cancelled

Fingers crossed our flights will depart as scheduled!

 

[tripodjw]

Update on the BA strikes (for return journeys) BA have some contingency plans:

All flights from Gatwick and London City airports are expected to operate as normal, BA said, while a "substantial" number of long-haul flights from Heathrow will run as planned.

There will be daily flights from Heathrow to all short-haul destinations, BA said, but did not give any numbers.

As with the strikes in March, the airline is also planning to lease extra aircraft from other carriers and re-book passengers on cancelled flights onto other airlines.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/10105863.stm

 

[charlottewilliams]

Chin up Charlotte!

Sounds like you have had one of them days - im sure things will seem better in the morning.

We are also flying in on Saturday (7.15am Easyjet flight from Liverpool)

Am starting to get a bit worried now & like you it will be too late to sort anything else out if we don't find out until Saturday am that our flight is cancelled

Fingers crossed our flights will depart as scheduled!

Thankyou sorry to be so dramatic it just horrid when you have no control on the situation !! Like you say finger crossed and magic dust (not bloddy volcanic ) xx

 

[Jeff Spencer]

Found this one when looking for something that tracks the ash cloud in near real time and has flight information on it. To get the ash cloud to show up, go over to the right and click on the "Layers" tab and then check the "Volcano Ashes Layer". Since this is Google Map based, you can check the satellite or hybrid versions of the map. You can also identify and track a particular flight. One more important thing - the site doesn't work with Explorer. You need to use Firefox or some other browser.

http://www.radarvirtuel.com/#

 

[KDavies29]

It looks like there is going ro be a pretty good size crowd of us at the fountains. We are not on the list, but we will try our best to be there. Sounds like fun.

Kim

 

[rashdecision]

Is anyone taking gymwear. I can't decide whether to bring gym stuff or whether to just take 2 weeks off my normal routine.

I've been taking two weeks off for the past 3 years and I've gotten pretty good at it!

 

[mmickeya]

Hi

I'm also worried about the volcano. We are leaving Friday night (arriving in Barcelona at noon). So we can't have a big delay. I'm crossing my finger.

On a positive note here is the weather for the beginning of our cruise
Saturday Barcelona 63 (18) 40% chance of shower (better than the 60% they had yesterday)
Monday Valletta 73 (23) sunny
Tuesday Tunis 79 (26) mostly sunny
Wednesday Naples 76 (24) sunny

It sure beat the weather we have in Quebec today 34 (1)

 

[rashdecision]

Has anyone seen what Sayhello's pick was on the number of posts? Im just the conspiracy therorist but those are some long posts.... Im on to you girl!
Charlotte, go get a beer, its out of our hands.
Jeff, are the people meeting at the fountains going to wear anything to identify themselves so we don't get stabbed by a local when we walk up to see if they are with our group? Im not sure if we will be there on Friday or not since we may plan on doing this Thursday night as a means of keeping the kids up but if we are there should we wear something to identify ourselves? I have an idea, Ill show up early and start swimming naked in the fountain which should identify me as a member of the DIS so no confusion there! Remember, the water is probably cold so no small comments.

 

[ebony]

Hi all. First chance I have had to check in since sat. Lots of posts again.

Well we were panicking a bit with this Bl.... Ash cloud, so have booked flights for Wed am. We are booked on flights Friday afternoon, but do not want to risk it. This way we have two chances of flights and maybe the opportunity to see some of Barcelona.
If we do get there on wednesday, we would love to meet you all at the Fountains. I am taking my Netbook so will log in to get details and hopefully keep up with all the postings.
I wont have chance tomorrow to sign in I think, so would like to wish everyone, safe travels over the next few days and am really looking forward to meeting you on the Magic.