Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.6

[BoosGram]

Well, I made a bold move today: I'm booked for Lasik next week! I'm planning on not carrying my glasses, contacts and solution with me on our cruise. I guess it is the ultimate pre-cruise shopping! Think of me next Friday and wish me good success and not too many nerves - I'd really appreciate all those good vibes. Contacts have been the bane of my existence, and night driving has gotten particularly bad with my astigmatism, I hate glasses. So here I am going to get lasered! The doc and I have privileges at the same hospital, and he comes recommended by my chief, so I am confident in that part at least.

Good for you! I, on the other hand, am more of the "bawk, bawk, bawk" type . My oldest DD had it done about 10 years ago and never looked back.

Let's face it - as a parent, we just want them to be healthy and happy!

Amen!! And that's exactly what I keep telling all 3 of our DDs.

 

[birkner]

There is always such a bigger story, Thats why I love my Mum and never hold grudges, her mum died when she was just 8,life just too short.

Who knows, but I love my dis mil's

You are absolutely right!! Get mad, get glad and get over it!!

I am sure my nephew Will be an excellent father because of loosing his mother at a young age and having my Dad as a role model. He really knows the value of having a caring parent in a child's life.

My mother was bitter most of my life because she gave up a promising career at JPL in 1959 to move north to work at SRI. My dad didn't want her to but her parents and his parents convinced both of them that his career was more important than hers. I guess that was the way many people felt in the 1950's.

 

[alexandmaddie]

Kristi

I know your name looks familiar, I think we may have sailed together in the past. Have you done any other "special" cruises? I mean longer than 7 days? I know I know you from another cruise. Or maybe I was lurking?

Sorry, excuse my brain - its shot.

Hi Laura,

We were on the EBPC repo in 2008. We didn't participate in a ton of DIS activities though. We were on the scary bus from the Grand Californian to the port. That bus ride was such a bizarre experience. Such a great cruise though, really the best vacation we've ever had as a family!

Looking forward to meeting you on the WBTA!

Kristi

 

[BoosGram]

We do want them to be healthy and happy. My only concern with DD's BF is he is not very driven. She work two jobs, studies and is very career driven. He doesn't seem to care if he works a little or a lot. She is very social. He would rather stay home and play video games. They do like to go to football, baseball and other sporting events together. I am sure they have other things in common. I just don't see him as the "forever" one.

Boy, don't you sometimes wish you could pick for them? Or at least make the potential mate fill out a questionnaire . One of our SILs sounds a lot like that. Our DD is definitely the bread winner and he seems to be just fine w/that. We, on the other hand, ... well, you know. But this was her choice. Sigh. All you can do is try to make the best of it.

 

[birkner]

Boy, don't you sometimes wish you could pick for them? Or at least make the potential mate fill out a questionnaire . One of our SILs sounds a lot like that. Our DD is definitely the bread winner and he seems to be just fine w/that. We, on the other hand, ... well, you know. But this was her choice. Sigh. All you can do is try to make the best of it.

I have no problem with a woman being the bread winner. However, both parties should have something to fall back on if needed.

After my sister died, because she was the bread winner, my BIL and Will had no income other than payments from her social security earnings, her savings and her IRA. He was able to cash in her IRA and close her savings after she died.

MY BIL won't and still doesn't work. We had to buy a house in Will's name from Will's inheritance from my parents so he and his Dad would have a place to live. He at least will always have that security.

Will and Joe still live off the income from Social Security. Joe is very worried about how he will live when Will turns 18 and he looses that portion of his SS check. Now Joe has health issues on top of everything else.

Sigh..........

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

For me it is a bag thing... If it is in a sealed bag straight from the store I am good until someone opens it - and I am not one to open unless something has gone reallyt wrong. Likewise, if it is sorted and ready to go to someone then I am good too... But, if there is a bowl of candy - say for halloween - then I am in trouble...

Note to self... bring footie socks for the family onto the plane and LEAVE THEM BEHIND!!!

If there is naughty food in the house...anywhere...I am in trouble, I have no willpower and I just can't help myself.
Good idea, def bring some socks and leave them behind!

I'm sure the relief from finishing up the fiscal year administrative stuff will be a welcomed feeling!

Welcomed feeling alright....I am gonna dance on the table tops when I'm done!

So I believe to make me less annoyed they gave me info early. So that I can make sure I get closer to the front of the plane. Less walking for bathroom. Not happy about this. But nothing I can do. A little nervous about how close the connecting flights are.

Anyone travel through Montreal and know how fast they get you through customs.

As for my hubby he is great with people once he meets them. Great sense of humour. Though he hates message boards, facebook and chatting on line. He would make the perfect hermit lol. He is a great guy. I am his Belle and he is my beast ( though he is not hideously ugly )

It may work out better than you can make your own arrangements, choose your own seats, etc...
Don't worry about connecting flights, you should be fine. You won't have to clear customs in Montreal as you haven't left your country of origin, you will need to clear customs in Barcelona.

My hubbie sounds the same, he is great with people face to face, but doesn't like message boards, facebook or even the phone for that matter! I'm sure all the men will get along fine, they can sit around and discuss how deprived they've been since all us girls have been glued to Dis!

Well, I made a bold move today: I'm booked for Lasik next week!

I am an optical dispensed by trade, although I haven't worked in 10 years! When I was at work the most common thing I would here form the Lasik patients was "Why didn't I do it sooner". I am sure you will be thrilled.

My mom usee to day that Glenn had Stephens head... And when he was littel he was a good mix of both of us - now he has his dads features, and moms heart!

Aaawww, I think he has the right mix then.

DD and her BF are moving in today for a few months so things are a bit hectic around here. Samantha is interviewing for a job in San Diego today (second phone interview).

Good Luck and for DD.

We will but she and BF have already filled 3 rooms with their stuff. They will be using the library as a family room for them. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are also filled. I had to move all my cruise stuff to another room.

Good idea for them to have their own 'family room', that way you won't be in each others space all the time. Your lucky you have the room.

Typical mother/daughter relationship.

Since DH and I are not especially fond on BF, it contributes to the tension.

You'll alway be her mother! I am 33 and my mother can still tell me off, not that she needs too, coz I'm perfect
Don't let BF cause any tension between you and DD, he's probably not worth it.

I spoke with Joe this morning. He has alienated most of the rest of our family by his behavior over the years but his is my late sisters husband no matter what else or how he behaves.

I love the way you've stuck by him when others have given up, your DS will be looking down with a proud smile.

you never know, it might be Brad Pitt who just booked that seat...

SW

Ew, Brad Pitt, he's too scrawny!

HA! Got you beat,

Sad part is, BF acknowledges that we are so Mexican in our traditions it will be sad. DD says his family is not invited to the wedding should they get married. All this and they've been together 11 months. SIGH. Nothing I can do but wait it out. If I push too hard, it will move her right into his arms and she's determined to get her education. Told you she was level-headed. Especially on our dime!

That does sound like a bad situation. I think you've done a great job in handling it.
Is that what I have to look forward to, I have 2 DD's

 

[BoosGram]

I have no problem with a woman being the bread winner. However, both parties should have something to fall back on if needed.

And that's the problem; he has a GED and now in his early 30s has 3 part-time jobs (like retail in a comic store). I'm very proud of my DD; just wish he was more of a partner for her.

After my sister died, because she was the bread winner, my BIL and Will had no income other than payments from her social security earnings, her savings and her IRA. He was able to cash in her IRA and close her savings after she died.

MY BIL won't and still doesn't work. We had to buy a house in Will's name from Will's inheritance from my parents so he and his Dad would have a place to live. He at least will always have that security.

Will and Joe still live off the income from Social Security. Joe is very worried about how he will live when Will turns 18 and he looses that portion of his SS check. Now Joe has health issues on top of everything else.

Sigh..........

That is such a sad situation. I hope things work themselves out. Your nephew sounds amazingly mature for his age.

 

[birkner]

Good idea for them to have their own 'family room', that way you won't be in each others space all the time. Your lucky you have the room.

I am glad we have the room. In the old house, we could have given them their own floor but we are in a smaller house now.

You'll alway be her mother! I am 33 and my mother can still tell me off, not that she needs too, coz I'm perfect
Don't let BF cause any tension between you and DD, he's probably not worth it.

If he does, I follow my own philosophy. Get mad, get glad, get over it!!


I love the way you've stuck by him when others have given up, your DS will be looking down with a proud smile.

I have no choice, after all, even if it is "distant', he is family.

Ew, Brad Pitt, he's too scrawny!


Not my type either!

That does sound like a bad situation. I think you've done a great job in handling it.
Is that what I have to look forward to, I have 2 DD's

Lucky for us, DD and BF are just that, not married. You may be very fortunate in your children's choice of mate. I am at least one for 2 in marriage so far, about 50%. At least I am 100% fortunate in GK's.

 

[birkner]

That is such a sad situation. I hope things work themselves out. Your nephew sounds amazingly mature for his age.

My nephew Will has a plan for his life. My BIL was not able to recover from his dreams not coming true. He has so much talent that he has wasted. When he sang at my DD Jennifer's wedding, people were astounded at the power and range of his voice. When people asked him why he didn't continue his acting and singing career, he told them he had his chance, the play he was to star in was not produced and now he was too old to pursue it. He was then 42 years old.

 

[KermitRocks]

Hi all,

I've just realized we are only 80 days out from the cruise!!!!!!!!

and in a mere 75 days I will be flying to Barcelona!!!!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Wow! It's always so reassuring to know other families have the drama, too! Although it's sad, you guys have some good reads produced tonight.

Since we are speaking of in-laws, as I think you all know, I'm not married, but I have my own in-law story. I have the tag of the "DIL that never was". I dated this guy (Scott) 20 years ago, and I think we all thought I would be a part of the family at some point. His parents just adored me, and oftentimes would stand up for me above him, which of course he hated! Since I moved away from my family, they really became my family as I ventured into the "big city". I didn't/still don't have a relationship with my "sperm donor", and his dad really became my dad....until the day he died 1.5 years ago.

The DBF even tracked me down and called me after he got engaged asking me if he made the wrong choice, making reference to how much his parents still spoke of me so much and how he knew I would have been a better DIL to his mom in particular than his fiance. It tore my heart to hear him say that because I never stopped loving him. Of course, I told him to look within his heart, and he'll know for certain what the right thing is to do.

Knowing the strong hold his mom in particular had on him, I knew that for the sake of his marriage, I had to keep some distance with his parents. For me, that's been a huge sacrifice, but for the ex-DBF, I had to. From time-to-time, I would meet up with his parents, and we would exchange letters and cards. I always wanted more from them as they were just like my family, even when we had long spells of not seeing one another.

When Scott's mom passed away 6 years ago, it was the first time I had met Scott's wife. (He and I kept in touch from time-to-time through the years though.) Not knowing what to expect, since I was last GF he had before her, I was yet wasn't surprised she was very kind to me. She said something that I wasn't sure how to take, however, but it validated what I believed. She said that she had heard SOOO many stories about me and saw pictures that her DMIL shared with her.

I had horrible guilt for keeping a distance from the parents, but again, I knew it was the right thing to do. Because of that guilt, I swore to help take care of his dad after her passing and leave no regrets. His dad and I became much closer, and I did explain to him why I felt I couldn't get as close to him and his wife as I wanted to while his wife was still alive. He said he understood. Even less than two weeks before "dad" (as I called him) unexpectedly passed away, he told me again that he wishes it would have worked out with Scott and I, but even though it didn't, I was a daughter to him.

It's bizarre how IMO God often prepares us for someone's passing. I was left with many signs starting 5 months before he died up until less than a week before his death. After the first sign, I reached out to Scott to make sure he knew how to get ahold of me in the event something would happen to his dad so I could help...I didn't tell him that I really felt that his dad was going to pass away. The last time I spoke to dad on the phone, I hung up and my heart felt like it slammed up against a metal door. I thought maybe it was because I didn't say "Love You" before hanging. It was a very real feeling. Of course days later I learned it was the door shutting before he went to Heaven.

No regrets! I'm so thankful to say I have no regrets, and Scott and I are still keeping in touch, which is a bonus. We even discuss together the decorating of his parents' grave 300 miles away for holidays and anniversary dates. Very very sweet family that I feel so blessed to have been a part of in one way or another.

Okay...gotta go get the tissues!

....you never know, it might be Brad Pitt who just booked that seat.......

.....Ew, Brad Pitt, he's too scrawny! ...

You're trying to make me feel better aren't ya?! Well I'm also not into Brad Pitt, but if we are going to dream, maybe it's Harrison Ford, Richard Gere, Ed Harris, Joseph Fiennes, George Clooney, David Duchovny.....oh yea. It's going to be a GREAT flight over the Atlantic!

PS: Yes. It's true. I have something for men with receding hairlines...even as a teenager that was a big turn-on for me!

....At least you offered, continue to offer intermittantly, when he really hits the end of his rope, he will ask. Love your way of thinking as many people would just let him go. Your a very special person and you are probably blessed to have very many special friendship surrounding you. Takes a bigger person to reach out and continue to stay in touch. God Bless you.

Amen!

Well, I just have to pipe up and mention what a fantastic MIL I am!!!.....

....After raising them on my own (a single parent since the youngest was 9 months old), I'm just happy that both men are good guys and have found such great companions....

I love it!

I bet you are a fantastic MIL! You should be extremely proud to have raised such great boys into men, too!!!

 

[cquick]

Well, I made a bold move today: I'm booked for Lasik next week! I'm planning on not carrying my glasses, contacts and solution with me on our cruise. I guess it is the ultimate pre-cruise shopping! Think of me next Friday and wish me good success and not too many nerves - I'd really appreciate all those good vibes. .

I had Lasik done a few years ago. Turns out I only needed one eye done, since I am near-sighted. I use my non lasered eye for close work and reading and my lased eye for distance.....works great!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

I had Lasik done a few years ago. Turns out I only needed one eye done, since I am near-sighted. I use my non lasered eye for close work and reading and my lased eye for distance.....works great!

Hi, Connie!! Great to see you hopping over here!

 

[cquick]

We were on the EBPC repo in 2008. We didn't participate in a ton of DIS activities though. We were on the scary bus from the Grand Californian to the port. That bus ride was such a bizarre experience.
Kristi

We were on the WBPC in 2008. We have a scary travel story there too. We were going from the port to the Grand Cali. Since our son, Patrick, is in a wheelchair they told us to wait and they would tell us when ithe bus was there. Anyway, by the time we got out to the bus area, they said that all the buses with lifts were gone! They put our luggage and my husband and our other son onto a bus. and Patrick and I got into a taxi. WELL THE TAXI DRIVER DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO GET TO THE GRAND CALIFORNIAN! HE HAD TO STOP AT ANOTHER HOTEL CLOSE TO DISNEYLAND TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS!!! Can you imagine?

 

[cquick]

I did print ours off this time, but didn't before. The Esta site says you don't need to though as the number is all you need.

What's an ESTA?

 

[cquick]

The good thing about us learning English is that at school we can use the British or American version of words n stuff.
So... we mix up a lot of stuff...

I remember being shopping at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. I was talking to the guy at the cash desk. He kind of couldn't figure where I was from.
As I mostly have no German accent but seem to use odd expressions

Looking sooo much forward to your accents!!! I LOVE the English language!!! Soo looking forward to speaking it for two weeks.

uh-oh, looks like I need to bring our massage therapist, Susan, with us.....she was born and lived most of her childhood in Germany....she could help with the translations.

 

[cquick]

I went to the mailbox and found my Purex 3-1 complete! Another thing to pack for vacation!!

I bought package of them and took them along on my last cruise. SO EASY and no mess!

 

[alexandmaddie]

We were on the WBPC in 2008. We have a scary travel story there too. We were going from the port to the Grand Cali. Since our son, Patrick, is in a wheelchair they told us to wait and they would tell us when ithe bus was there. Anyway, by the time we got out to the bus area, they said that all the buses with lifts were gone! They put our luggage and my husband and our other son onto a bus. and Patrick and I got into a taxi. WELL THE TAXI DRIVER DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO GET TO THE GRAND CALIFORNIAN! HE HAD TO STOP AT ANOTHER HOTEL CLOSE TO DISNEYLAND TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS!!! Can you imagine?

Geez, how can a taxi driver not know where the Grand Californian is?!?

 

[alexandmaddie]

I bought package of them and took them along on my last cruise. SO EASY and no mess!

I love these. I brought them on our last cruise and they worked great!

 

[Dis-Bits]

Ok, so I don't mean to start up stuff again but....when I went onto the DCL website under my cruise I had this message on the side:

Fuel Supplement Onboard Credit: The cost of the fuel supplement charge has been applied as a refundable Onboard Credit to this reservation.

So I called DCL to find out how much it is and they said I had to call DVC because they are the one handling the reservation. So I called DVC and they said that I don't actually have a room credit. They said that the only way I would get a room credit is if the cost of the cruise goes down. I'm so completely confused! I'm wondering if I should call back again tomorrow to see if I get a different answer from a different person.