Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.3

[Buckeye Gal]

I know this is a cruise thread, but I wanted to share two pictures taken while I was with my DH and kids and grandkids down in the Outer Banks in North Carolina.....

Terry, I *LOVE* these photos! What a sweet family! They both just warmed my heart even though I don't "know" you!

As a side note, I hope you don't mind that I snooped through the entire album. Someone has an amazing camera and photography skills.!!! There were many in there that were very cool! I especially liked #4 with two of your grandsons on the beach with the sand pail and the apparent time lapse in #13! If either you or your DH took these, I might have to hire you as my vacation photographer!

THANKS - got one for my DH and I bought the long sun dress - too cute!

You're most welcome! I really like the fabric as well! I'm still contemplating the sundress myself! I'm trying to decide if I order it one or two sizes too small so it fits next year! I so want to loose weight before this cruise.

 

[tinker1bell]

Terry, I *LOVE* these photos! What a sweet family! They both just warmed my heart even though I don't "know" you!

As a side note, I hope you don't mind that I snooped through the entire album. Someone has an amazing camera and photography skills.!!! There were many in there that were very cool! I especially liked #4 with two of your grandsons on the beach with the sand pail and the apparent time lapse in #13! If either you or your DH took these, I might have to hire you as my vacation photographer!



You're most welcome! I really like the fabric as well! I'm still contemplating the sundress myself! I'm trying to decide if I order it one or two sizes too small so it fits next year! I so want to loose weight before this cruise.

Thank you so much Kimberly. Actually my oldest son took most of the pictures. He is officially a photographer. He has a web site and everything. He also teaches Graphic Design. All of my kids and their spouses love photography. They got that love from my DH.

Here is my son's web site. Naturally a lot of the pics are of his kids but also lots of family. My one Nephew got married and Howie took pictures. Also a neighbor friend of ours --their son got married and Howie took pictures. But he also has an eye for the unusual. Hope you like looking at those pictures.
http://doublehmedia.com/index.html


Be careful with the sizing, my friend bought those for the whole family and they were way too small.

 

[woody73]

My DH and I have just returned from a 12 day RCCL cruise to Scandinavia and Russia. We had a fantastic time and learnt lots.

Here's a link to my trippee . . .

Nice trip report. Thanks for sharing.

Woody

 

[gismo1554]

I wondered if this was the case and they just want everybody on board for the boat drill, but still won't leave until later in the evening.

I hope so but doubt it. I know the last time on the WB we stayed over night so it wasn't an issue about being onboard at 4!

 

[gismo1554]

Just checking in and keeping up with the news. Been watching the exchange rate for us Brits, and the £ has improved a bit against the $ so decided to pay off some of the balance, still a way to go...
Anybody going to be at WDW last two weeks in Sept ? We will be at SSR for our first DVC stay and really looking forward to this. catch the start of F&W. again.

Oh lucky you! I still am hoping for the lottery win so I can go on a nice holiday to Disney this year!

 

[gismo1554]

Thank you for the warm welcomes. It's nice to be back planning this TA cruise with you.

From our travels, here are some observations on luggage:

1. Pack light. I took too many clothes on our last long cruise. I really did not need six pairs of pants. What's the saying, "Take half the clothes and twice the money."

2. Check your airline's luggage limits. Foreign carriers (such as British Airways, Air France, Air New Zealand) often have stricter luggage restrictions than U.S. carriers. Be sure to review the limits. You don't want to get to the airport with a 40 lb. carry-on only to find that your carrier has a 25 lb. carry-on limit, and you have to pay an extra $100 to check that bag.

3. Double check luggage limits for European domestic flights. If you are planning any flights in Europe (such Paris or London to Barcelona), note that luggage restrictions can be even stricter, as little as 15 lbs. for a carry-on.

Woody

Oh good tips!

 

[gismo1554]

Greetings! It's been a few months since I've checked in and thought today was the day to do so! Sent the info in for the roll call and chomping on the bit for this cruise to happen!

Michael

Me too. I'm getting "Are we there yet" syndrome. Got the Passporter last week so now sending DBF insane with "oh did you know" facts and seeing as hes never done a Disney cruise the answer is always "no"

 

[gismo1554]

Thanks Woody!

Hello all - just wanted to let you know we are booking our ressies for all Castaway club members tonight for our Tortola cruise - won't it be exciting when we can do that for this cruise????

Just thought I'd stir you all up into a frenzie!

God I wish it was that time for us!

 

[gismo1554]

Hi again everyone!
It's been awhile since I've checked in... we just got back from our week at FW (had a great time!) and then the 7nt western--- which was fabulous btw and we really miss it! Now we really REALLY can't wait for this cruise... and it's such a long time to wait. *pout*

I'll have to read back and catch up a bit- but I hope everyone is doing well!

Anyone know how to time warp so we can be closer to sail date for this cruise?

I'm hoping to just fall asleep and wake up next June 18th! That's when Castaway Club members can start booking things

 

[gismo1554]

Well I've been off for a few days on my hols. Nothing as exciting as all you cruisers but had a lovely weekend down in Weymouth by the sea (I'm like a lobster now). Didn't cure my Disney cravings but did at least relax me a bit about my job and all the rest going on down here. My DM (gailadams_uk) & sister (rikimuk) who are going on this cruise too came with me as well as our friend from work and we all really enjoyed it. Never really caravan'd before but it was fun and cheap so all good. Also had a military regata going on down there, including a "storm the beach" set up with American military vehicles (including a Sherman Tank I think) storming up against the Brits. We didn't see it all but got to have a nose at the vehicles as they were staying on the same camp site as us. They also had a parade through Weymouth on Sunday (it was the Queen's trouping of the guards day so we assumed this was for this) but we decided to walk into Weymouth along a 2 1/2 mile path (which actually was a lie as it was almost 6 miles by the time you got to Weymouth). DM managed the whole route with our friend Mandy but we gave up at the midway point and caught a bus to Portland. Even went to see the famous Portland Bill lighthouse! Really nice trip just wish I had worn more suncream as my shoulders are burnt.

 

[epcot1stfave]

Hi! We will be there from Sept 20 - 27 at Pop Century, for the free dining. Then we will be at BLT for nine days, followed by Kadani Village for 10 days. So we will catch F&W for the first three weeks. Let's get together!

Marilyn

Hi Marilyn, nice to meet you. We are going to a UK dis meet at the Poly on the 22nd (which of course is open to everyone, not just us brits ) I will post the details later if you want.

 

[pjpoohbear]

I'm hoping to just fall asleep and wake up next June 18th! That's when Castaway Club members can start booking things

367 days till booking night, woo hoo!

Pj

 

[DisneyVegas1]

367 days till booking night, woo hoo!

Pj

thats not that far away ...lol

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

I'm hoping to just fall asleep and wake up next June 18th! That's when Castaway Club members can start booking things

LOL That sounds nice.. I could probably use that much sleep!

367 days till booking night, woo hoo!

Pj

Geesh that sounds like forever! I think I'd rather use months cause it sounds like less time somehow. LOL

Hey y'all... my baby turned 9 yesterday..... I can't believe my BABY is 9 already! I also can't believe I have one child almost grown. How the years go by..... and the older they get obviously means I'm getting older right? ugh
(yep, turning 40 in July. Does EVERYONE who turns 40 not feel the least bit like they can possibly be turning 40? That can't be right..... wow I used to think 40 was "so old" - my mom was almost 40 when we got married many moons ago... guess she wasn't as old as I thought. )

 

[gismo1554]

LOL That sounds nice.. I could probably use that much sleep!


Geesh that sounds like forever! I think I'd rather use months cause it sounds like less time somehow. LOL

Hey y'all... my baby turned 9 yesterday..... I can't believe my BABY is 9 already! I also can't believe I have one child almost grown. How the years go by..... and the older they get obviously means I'm getting older right? ugh
(yep, turning 40 in July. Does EVERYONE who turns 40 not feel the least bit like they can possibly be turning 40? That can't be right..... wow I used to think 40 was "so old" - my mom was almost 40 when we got married many moons ago... guess she wasn't as old as I thought. )

LOL I'm sure my mother would say that at least once they grow up you get more time to do stuff - although she hasn't really lol

 

[tink2020]

Hi cruisemates! :

My babies turned ONE yesterday! If you've got a free 13 minutes (I know, I know... but there are two of them! ) I made this slideshow of their first year. It goes by too quickly, no?! After having them, I find myself in such an odd predicament. I'd like time to crawl as they get bigger at light speed... but then kick and scream as time drags to, say, this cruise!

I hope you all are doing well. I've been reading along about lots of vacations and cruises and lots of job issues . I can empathize with the latter, and just keep hoping/reminding myself "this too shall pass"!

 

[tink2020]

LOL That sounds nice.. I could probably use that much sleep!


Geesh that sounds like forever! I think I'd rather use months cause it sounds like less time somehow. LOL

Hey y'all... my baby turned 9 yesterday..... I can't believe my BABY is 9 already! I also can't believe I have one child almost grown. How the years go by..... and the older they get obviously means I'm getting older right? ugh
(yep, turning 40 in July. Does EVERYONE who turns 40 not feel the least bit like they can possibly be turning 40? That can't be right..... wow I used to think 40 was "so old" - my mom was almost 40 when we got married many moons ago... guess she wasn't as old as I thought. )

And I see my sentiments are echoed!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

And I see my sentiments are echoed!

Oh gosh Tink- you've got it far worse than me! Everyone knows that time goes by the fastest when your babies are the youngest- it does slow down a wee little bit when they are a bit older. The first year or two goes by in a blink of an eye! I can only iimagine how much faster it seems when it's twins- double the fun/double how busy you are with them/etc.= double the speed in time.

Now I must go watch the slideshow and remember what I'm missing out on with all my babies grown to "big kids". (wahhhhhhhhhh) Good thing my sisters keep having babies so I can live vicariously thru them!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Oh Tink- I love that video! they are toooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooo
precious!
I also love how you showed how much they grew with the pink chairs! Very cool.

 

[tink2020]

Oh Tink- I love that video! they are toooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooo
precious!
I also love how you showed how much they grew with the pink chairs! Very cool.

Thanks! We bought those onesies in sizes NB - 12M at Carter's before the girls were born, to take pictures in them each month. We do the same blanket and chair pics, and it's amazing to see them change and grow in the similar shots! We had anticipated that we would stop when they hit 1 year old, but considering they are just THIS month wearing the 9M ones (for the first time, when I get around to taking them!), I think we have a while. I refuse to let the last 2 sets go unused!