September 17, 2006 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean Part 2

[Scott H]

I was gonna go into great detail and say that one person from each cabin has to take turns Guarding the Fish extenders over night

Kinda like a firewatch.

 

[Eeyore1928]

Just trying to add to the count. Sorry it has been awhile since my last post...still fighting over my house........

Still no floors...wall in office still leaks...carpets still need stretched...and now our builder has not paid his bill with a company that did some work on our house and they are threatening a lein on our house.........................


Our life in crazy right now.........

 

[IMonso]

With all the airline security restrictions, can guns, even toy ones, be in your bags? would they cause a problem with the scanners?

get your pirate pistols heeeere....

http://www.buycostumes.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productID=19335&PCatID=&ccatid=&refProdID=17502

they have them on clearance

 

[Hygiene99]

Man-o, man-o, man

After spending 2 days in a custody trial with a controlling client, right now:

favorite beverage is a short glass of Bailey's Irish Creme on the rocks; favorite color is blue -- the color of the sky at Castaway Key;favorite character is Pink Panther (I have no idea why, I just liked him); favorite Disney Dish is the creme brulee (the waiter would bring me several to take back to the room for snacks); favorite moment on any cruise is simply having some quality time with my family and the blessing of being in love, every day w/my wonderful husband and adorable son.

Sandy

I like the last part !!

 

[Hygiene99]

Just trying to add to the count. Sorry it has been awhile since my last post...still fighting over my house........

Still no floors...wall in office still leaks...carpets still need stretched...and now our builder has not paid his bill with a company that did some work on our house and they are threatening a lein on our house.........................


Our life in crazy right now.........

You need a cruise .. hope everything works out !!

 

[pahrumpgirl]

so you got roped in too? how funny

btw, does anyone know if Nextel works anywhere we will be going? wonder if the Direct Connect will work too?

Well, that leads me to another question....haven't checked if its been discussed (so please let me know if there is a thread on this somewhere) but does anyone have any particular recommendations on those motorola or cobra radios (or any other brands)? I've never used one and don't know how many different frequencies they are capable of using...guess if they are limited trying to use them on a ship might be a bit challenging...

any thoughts?

tks!

We have a set of Motorola Talk Abouts, model T5950. These a a couple of years old and have a range of something like 7+ miles, the newer ones are up to around 12 miles. The only catch with these long range units is that you are supposed to have an FCC license to use them. That's an extra $25.00 that they tell you about in the small print. Because we will be out of the US I am not sure you would need to worry about a license. No one has ever asked me to produce a license but one never knows. Our units have 22 chanels withe 99 sub chanels for for each of the main chanels.

We have used these at DW and have had very good luck with them. They live up to their range statement and we found that by staying to the higher chanels (15 up) and piching a sub chanel of 15 or higher we didn't have a problem with anyone talking over us or getting bogus pages.

Also found on the ship when we were entering port we could pick up some of the crews two-way radio when they were docking the Magic.

Doug

 

[Scott H]

Hey Doug, how did those radios work say from deck 10 to deck 3??

 

[Eeyore1928]

Thanks ...we really do need this trip. We are taking a quick trip to Notre Dame over Labor Day just to get out of here.

 

[Eeyore1928]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has put so much into this cruise. You guys are amazing. I get a chance to read some posts each night and marvel at your commitment to the DIS. I love it here and am loyal to this website.

I cannot wait to get onboard and start meeting everyone and enjoying some Disney magic again.

 

[Hygiene99]

Thanks ...we really do need this trip. We are taking a quick trip to Notre Dame over Labor Day just to get out of here.

That is ten on this thread for me. goodnight..
Where is Bob anyways !!

JMS how you Doin ?
have you seen Celine ? Or Neal Diamond ?

 

[PrettyInTink]

No worries... I will have enough "sleeze" factor for both of us...

Hey if you've got the body for it go ahead! I just don't think anyone wants to see my pooh sized bottom hanging out!

 

[pahrumpgirl]

Hey Doug, how did those radios work say from deck 10 to deck 3??

Scott,

Can't say we ever tried them from deck 10 to any of the lower decks on the Magic. I would think with all the steel in-between they would probably not work. We used them mostly in port to keep people together.

As far as picking up the crew docking two way stuff we were on deck 6 with a veranda and a good line of sight to one of the docking platforms.

Doug

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Hey if you've got the body for it go ahead! I just don't think anyone wants to see my pooh sized bottom hanging out!

I'm sorry... I never meant to imply that I had the body for it...

 

[bluewaves]

If I can't find a costume I guess I'm gonna get a t-shirt made that says "this IS my pirate costume AAARH! " That would be pretty cool, huh?

I saw a shirt that said something like that on it on the net. Something like...Yeah, this is my pirate costume - Get over it!" My husband said he wanted that one. And, everytime I ask him what kind of pirate he wants to be he just says - "the Tshirt costume - Get over it!"

 

[krdisneybound]

carol and doug

we have the motorola set T5950 also. maybe I'll get them out and put aside so we can take with us since so many people are in our party now

We have a set of Motorola Talk Abouts, model T5950. These a a couple of years old and have a range of something like 7+ miles, the newer ones are up to around 12 miles. The only catch with these long range units is that you are supposed to have an FCC license to use them. That's an extra $25.00 that they tell you about in the small print. Because we will be out of the US I am not sure you would need to worry about a license. No one has ever asked me to produce a license but one never knows. Our units have 22 chanels withe 99 sub chanels for for each of the main chanels.

We have used these at DW and have had very good luck with them. They live up to their range statement and we found that by staying to the higher chanels (15 up) and piching a sub chanel of 15 or higher we didn't have a problem with anyone talking over us or getting bogus pages.

Also found on the ship when we were entering port we could pick up some of the crews two-way radio when they were docking the Magic.

Doug

 

[minniemouse71]

Favorite Beverage: Iced tea
Favorite color: Peach
Favorite character Cinderella & Malificent
Favorite Disney Dish Tirimasu (sp) at Palo
Favorite Disney Memory: Taking my grandchildren to Disney for the first time.

We are in for some storms tonight. All kinds of severe thunderstorm warnings out right now.
Our Walmart has a lot of the Bubba Mugs but not on sale. The 52 oz were $7.59 If you want them I can get them for you.
I only have one name for the Secret Mickey for the younger set. Please send me info if you want them to be in on this. I am sure they would love getting a few gifts from their Secret Mickey.
Still no room number for us. So I couldn't volunteer to be a floor monitor. Made me think that I was gonna have to wipe up all the spills from the Bubba Mugs, first time I read it.
Vickie

 

[kpros]

Kinda like a firewatch.

I think it's more like standing watch at a lighthouse all night just to make sure the light says on and to turn on the fog signal when it gets foggy. Plus each floor monitor will need to make sure Leslie gets back to her room after a late evening with her Bubba Mug.

Ken

 

[bluewaves]

Contempalting that move to Florida!
For any of you wondering when you are a Floridian: (Does not apply to Locals or Conchs)
You know you are a Floridian when making coffee on the gas grill doesn't seem like an odd thing to do.

You know you are a Floridian if you flinch when you meet someone named, Wilma, Katrina, Rita, Bonnie, Frances or Ivan.

- when you have FEMA on your speed dial.

Ice is a valid topic of conversation.

You can recite from memory whole sections of your homeowners policy.

Three months ago you couldn't hang a shower curtain, now you know how to assemble and run a portable generator by candlelight.

Love it!! Coming from another Floridian!! At least here in the Tampa Bay area we are known as the "luckiest" part of the state in regards to Tropical Storms and Hurricanes. They just seem to go right around us...

I'm hoping it's just me....that way we know it will be a Wonder ful cruise. No worries. Every little thing...is goin' to be alright....No Worries...

 

[pahrumpgirl]

With my job I get to travel all over Ohio and in the last couple of days I have managed to visit many Walley-Worlds. I have found Bubba Mugs and Kegs in all but one and prices ranging from $2.50 for the small and $4.50 for the Keg to $4.97 for the small and $7.50 for the large. There is no logical reason for the price difference so if you can't find a price you like try a different Wal-Mart if one is not too far away.

Doug

 

[Scott H]

Plus each floor monitor will need to make sure Leslie gets back to her room after a late evening with her Bubba Mug.

Maybe we could get one of those Martha Stewart ankle braclets to keep track of her. They now come in designer colors.