Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.10

[HallsofVA]

We're in Philadelphia at the newly changed gate for our Barcelona departure. I think I may have seen some folks heading toward the other gate, but recognition kicked in after they were past. Hopefully they heard the gate change!

Safe travels to those who are travelling, and to those yet to travel. See you on Saturday if not before!

 

[Candy Apple]

....some people will look at my FE and think "a plastic bag would have been better."

Nobody from the DIS will think that.

So sometimes I tend to get obsessed with certain things (like this DIS?) Other things as well. Since we don't fly into Barcelona until Saturday...and I really want to at least be able to do a tour and see some of the city, I've been obsessed with trying to think of every scenario possible to assure that we can see some of the city. If at port by this time, we can do this. If not until that time, then we can only see this...etc. etc. The other 3 in our travel party say we just have to wait and see and play it by ear. But since there's that part of me that says "I can't fly into Spain and not see something!!!"

We were talking about naked Barcelona man at dinner last night and DS10 said he was glad he wouldn't be able to see any of Barcelona because that would be "gross". I guess everything has a silver lining. I wish we could have taken an extra day or two to see Barcelona, but two weeks is long enough for DH to miss work. I guess we'll see what we see on the bus drive from the airport to the port!

I've still tried to come up with a plan (or 5 of them based on arrival time!!) As the date has gotten closer, I've accepted that there's nothing I can do about our arrival time and so we will "wing it" once we get to Barcelona. And I've reminded myself that if I don't get to see Barcelona, my trip will not be ruined...seeing Barcelona will be a bonus to a great 14 day trip !!! But back to being obsessed.....I've been tracking the flight we are taking....on Monday, the flight landed in Barcelona at 7:36 -- very exciting since that's about 20 minutes earlier than scheduled. I need to stop looking because yesterday's flight never left JFK until after 9:00 and didn't arrive to Barcelona until 10:45 !

I will accept whatever happens.....as long as the plane lands and I get on the ship I will be happy.

 

[MagicMe]

OMG A BIG CHUNK OF MY TOOTH JUST FELL OUT!!!!

i had to rush to my dentist for an emergency appointment only to be told they couldn't fit me in till TUESDAY

After explaining my sittuation they gave me the number of someone the other side of town.

30 minutes later i was having my tooth drilled and filled!!!!

THANK GOD it happened today and not in 3 days time,

Trauma over

Now back to your regular trip planning

SW

XXX

So glad you were able to get it fixed in time!!!

I am so mad. I just got the call from Disney Cruise line saying to press one and for Abby to hear a special message from Goofy. I gave her the phone and told her to Press 1 and it immediately went to a dial tone!! AHHH!!!

I don't know whether to cry or scream! I sent them an e-mail saying please send again, but now Abby knows I am up to something so no big surprise. Soooo disappointed.

Just went to town and managed to find myself a dress which will suffice for the second formal night seeing as my other dress didn't arrive on time.

Glad you found an alternative!!

I am sitting here at work counting down the hours. Have to work until 5:00 today and then noon tomorrow! I am surprisingly very calm…I actually can’t believe how calm I am. But every once in a while I get this VERY excited/nervous feeling in my stomach and I can’t believe the time is here!

I made myself an FE this morning. I am only participating in the postcard exchange and originally said “no FE.” Then I thought I’d get a little something to hang on the fish so I changed my notation to “yes FE.” But here we were 3 days before the cruise and I hadn’t found anything! So last night I went to the local craft store and bought two 6-inch red tote bags. I brought them to work with me this morning and within 15 minutes I had an FE! I tucked in the front handles of both bags, then hot glued the one handle to the bottom of the other bag. I found some red/white ribbon at home and glued a strip of that along the top edge of each bag. I cut out two Mickey heads out of blue foam and glued one to each bag and with liquid paint, put our names on the Mickey heads. Nothing fancy and certainly not as impressive as Erik & Jason’s FE but this is about as crafty as I get ! I feel better having something for the postcards to go into, too. It doesn’t look too bad.

Can’t wait to get to Barcelona…can’t wait to experience jet lag (actually not looking forward to that at all – or the long flight!)…can’t wait for the drink-of-the-day and all the fun the 14 days onboard will bring !!

Linda

Excellent - I'm sure it will be great!!! I saw all kinds of stuff on my last cruise including a plastic bag!!! it all works!

Hi all. Sitting in lounge at hotel Praktik Rambla. No time to read anything. Good journey yesterday & great day rambling around. Very warm, & lovely place.
Travelled with Chasity &Gus. Not seen anyone else yet. Slow Internet!!!!

Sounds like you are having a great time! See you on Friday!

So sometimes I tend to get obsessed with certain things (like this DIS?) Other things as well. Since we don't fly into Barcelona until Saturday...and I really want to at least be able to do a tour and see some of the city, I've been obsessed with trying to think of every scenario possible to assure that we can see some of the city. If at port by this time, we can do this. If not until that time, then we can only see this...etc. etc. The other 3 in our travel party say we just have to wait and see and play it by ear. But since there's that part of me that says "I can't fly into Spain and not see something!!!" I've still tried to come up with a plan (or 5 of them based on arrival time!!) As the date has gotten closer, I've accepted that there's nothing I can do about our arrival time and so we will "wing it" once we get to Barcelona. And I've reminded myself that if I don't get to see Barcelona, my trip will not be ruined...seeing Barcelona will be a bonus to a great 14 day trip !!! But back to being obsessed.....I've been tracking the flight we are taking....on Monday, the flight landed in Barcelona at 7:36 -- very exciting since that's about 20 minutes earlier than scheduled. I need to stop looking because yesterday's flight never left JFK until after 9:00 and didn't arrive to Barcelona until 10:45 !

I will accept whatever happens.....as long as the plane lands and I get on the ship I will be happy.

That's the ticket - go with the flow!!! I plan and plan but know that when we get close to the time I just have to let go and run with it!!!!


So, I am finally done work. I could still be there but I had two wonderful co-workers stop at my desk at quitting time informing me that everything I thought I needed to get done could wait until I get back. They stood there while I signed off and then drug my butt out of the building!!! And on top of that, they took me to lunch today to say Bon Voyage!! I have some terrific co-workers and I'm going to miss them when they shut down our pilot plant.

At this point, I'm pretty much packed (except for a few last minute stuff that needs a trip to the washer first) and I just have to finish getting my carry-on together. I have a birthday party for my sister at 7 and then sometime tonight I'll be picking up my DS and DIL and we'll come back to my place for the night. Then tomorrow afternoon it's away to the airport!!!! (breathe Amy, breathe!!).

Of course, I'm addicted so I'll be back on later tonight and tomorrow probably a couple of times before I leave!

Getting really close for all of us now!!!

.

 

[MagicMe]

We're in Philadelphia at the newly changed gate for our Barcelona departure. I think I may have seen some folks heading toward the other gate, but recognition kicked in after they were past. Hopefully they heard the gate change!

Safe travels to those who are travelling, and to those yet to travel. See you on Saturday if not before!

I'm only an hour north so wave on take off!!!!! Say HI to Kimberly for me!!!!
I'll be in your spot tomorrow night! See you in Barcelona!

 

[Disney Sweetie]

I am leaving work.....Headed home to get suitcases and DH and we will be on our way to New Orleans. Flight leaves at 7:30A in the morning!!

Safe travels to everyone that is still here.

See you Friday at the HRC or Saturday on the MAGIC!!!!!!

 

[we're aliens]

Hi all.
I just checked the easyjet site for some information and found this!!! Good luck to those still to travel. We're not leaving the UK untill Saturday morning 7.15, let's hope the airlines can fly around France!! Sorry to bring disturbing news but thought it best to warn.
See you all Saturday - hopefully.http://www.wdwinfo.com/images/smilies/scared07.gif
Jane & Dave.


"(Updated 15th Sep 2010, 19:30 GMT)

Current Status

A general strike has been announced in France, commencing on the 15th September 2010 and lasting until 23:59 on the 23rd September. French Air Traffic Control will be taking part in this strike action.

As France is centrally located in Europe, this is affecting flights not only to and from France, but also those operating through or near French airspace.

These issues are impacting all airlines and easyJet is working hard to minimise disruption to our passengers during this time.

We therefore strongly advise all customers to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport."

 

[nordkin]

We are packing tonight and leaving tomorrow. We have everything out and just have to put it in the bags. We are old hats at this and will be fine with one bag each and a carry on just in case our main bag doesn't make it with us.

Safe travels to all and we will see you on the ship.

 

[steamboat will]

Thanks for all you tooth well wishes, it seems to be A OK now.

Not many of us left now....

And soon it will be just me, i think !!!

I fly friday evening

SW

 

[paulcrsb]

Thanks for all you tooth well wishes, it seems to be A OK now.

Not many of us left now....

And soon it will be just me, i think !!!

I fly friday evening

SW

I'll be with you until Friday morning!

Paul

 

[Dizneyholic]

Gus and I arrived safely in Barcelona yesterday night. However, I wasn't feeling well when we left and ended up going the the hospital at 4am this morning! After having an IV to bring down my fever and taking my first dose of anitbotics I'm just starting to feel better! So glad that I went before the cruise as it turns out I have an upper respiratory infection. Haven't gotten to do much yet since have been mainly resting but did spend some time with Marilyn & John (who are so sweet!).
Hoping to do the hop on hop off bus tomorrow and finally get out there and see some Barcelona!!!
Hope to see some more Diser's soon! Hope you all get here safely and healthfully!

 

[goiu]

Well, we are all set to leave in the morning. All the bags are packed except for a sound machine that the kids are using tonight. Everyone is sound asleep! So, I'm off to try and join them. We are so excited to leave! Me and Emma got a pedicure (her first time). So, that was special this afternoon. See you all on the boat or at the Renaissance or at Newark! We aren't going to come to HRC with the two little ones. Didn't know how they would be after traveling in a plane for 12 hrs tomorrow!

See ya soon!
Lisa

 

[alexandmaddie]

Gus and I arrived safely in Barcelona yesterday night. However, I wasn't feeling well when we left and ended up going the the hospital at 4am this morning! After having an IV to bring down my fever and taking my first dose of anitbotics I'm just starting to feel better! So glad that I went before the cruise as it turns out I have an upper respiratory infection. Haven't gotten to do much yet since have been mainly resting but did spend some time with Marilyn & John (who are so sweet!).
Hoping to do the hop on hop off bus tomorrow and finally get out there and see some Barcelona!!!
Hope to see some more Diser's soon! Hope you all get here safely and healthfully!

Oh my, I am so glad you are feeling better, that must have been scary!

We are finishing up our packing and will be heading out tomorrow afternoon.

See everyone on the ship!!

Safe travels, everyone!

Kristi

 

[Hoagie Pie]

Does anybody elses body feel like they are spinning out of control? I think this day and the snake messed me up. Ahhh!

Don't worry about your FE, we won't care, just as long as it is there!!!

 

[Candy Apple]

Does anybody elses body feel like they are spinning out of control? I think this day and the snake messed me up. Ahhh!

Don't worry about your FE, we won't care, just as long as it is there!!!

Not yet, but I'm finally getting cruise stuff done. Did about 7 loads of today. I don't want any waiting for me when I get back. Got most of the clothes planned out except for which tops I'm bringing. Meds are mostly sorted. Still need to print up the navigator and a few magnets. Am anxiously awaiting the delivery of some FE gifts so I can pack them. Just need to pull it all together tomorrow morning. Then, the final pack right before we leave on Friday. That's when things might seem to be spining out of control.

 

[Hoagie Pie]

If you need a navigator printed, I have extra copies!

Also, Dizneyholic!!! What happened! Please feel better and enjoy Barcelona! Hopefully no one else in the family will get sick. Those darn planes!

Donna, have a great flight with Joi and see you on The Magic!!!!

I am slowly winding down!!!

 

[paulcrsb]

Gus and I arrived safely in Barcelona yesterday night. However, I wasn't feeling well when we left and ended up going the the hospital at 4am this morning! After having an IV to bring down my fever and taking my first dose of anitbotics I'm just starting to feel better! So glad that I went before the cruise as it turns out I have an upper respiratory infection. Haven't gotten to do much yet since have been mainly resting but did spend some time with Marilyn & John (who are so sweet!).
Hoping to do the hop on hop off bus tomorrow and finally get out there and see some Barcelona!!!
Hope to see some more Diser's soon! Hope you all get here safely and healthfully!

Sorry to hear about the hospital visit but glad you are starting to feel better. Have a nice time in Barcelona!

Paul

 

[paulcrsb]

Man...we are sinking fast! Just a bump up so that I can find the thread in the morning!

Paul

 

[got2travel]

Just completed my online flight check in.

Could have done it an hour ago but I let the time get away from me. Not pleased with our seats, but we'll deal.

So close, but still so much to do. UGH! Another night of just 3-4 hours of sleep. But who cares, I will soon be able to sleep in a blue chair on deck 4

 

[BoosGram]

Does anybody elses body feel like they are spinning out of control? I think this day and the snake messed me up. Ahhh!

Don't worry about your FE, we won't care, just as long as it is there!!!

Out of control is right! DH still hasn't got anything in a suitcase but he says he knows what he wants to take . I sure hope so. We won't be leaving here until 11 a.m. Friday, so we'll "talk" to you tomorrow.

 

[tinker1bell]

I am still packing. I weighed my first suitcase and even tho it feels very heavy, it only weighs 22lbs!!!
I figured I would be up all night cause I just don't think I can sleep.

12 hours from now Stephanie will be picking me up!!!

I just cannot wait to meet everyone. This past two years has been the best.