September 17, 2006 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean Part 2

[captaincrash]

Hey Ya'll! We are back out on the road currently out in the Podunks of Alabama. I can't keep internet service going to well out here.

We just left the house a couple of hours ago and as Kev was locking up the house and arming the alarm I was in the truck waiting for him and decided to stick my hand in my shower bag to make sure I remembered my shampoo. BIG MISTAKE! I cut myself on the middle finger or my right hand (on my razor that fell out of the case). I'm talking all the way tho the white meat people! With all the blood you would've thought I had been shot. To make matters worse, I'm a big baby with no tolerance for pain of any kind (which is why I will NEVER experience childbirth) and I also pass out when I get shots. Seeing my own blood has the same effect. But I hung in there this time! I did my deep breathing thing and looked away as Kevin doctored me up with peroxide. It hurts really really bad and I can barely type But atleast I didn't have my usual panic attack. My mom is a nurse and when I called her to tell her she laughed at me! She never even flinches at the sight of blood. She reminded me of the time I went to have blood drawn and the lab I was at called her at work to tell her I had passed out! She actually had to come get me! Maybe I need therapy....
Bob-I like that song. I definitely "ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was" I passed the "I love this Bar and Grill" at the brickyard in OKCity the other day. I want to go there.

Well...

... wouldn't you know it. <u ;ast post I only read as far as my screen name and posted. I get back in now (11PM) and see there was this huge near mortal injury you sufferred! OUCH! Ya know - I am nearly as "excitable" as you are over bloody injuries... and for good reason... all that blood that leaks out - we can't exactly scoop it up and pour it back inside... and when enough of it leaks out ....we check out!

I remember once I was washing a glass cup and it just burst in my hand as I was wiping it in a circular motion. I circled my right hand right into the sharp edge! And just like that! ~ there was blood everywhere. ANd instantly I was reduced to the level of a clammoring 5 year old boy! As anyone knows a 5 year old girl (at least in my spouses' family) keeps her cool. So yeah... I can remember an occasion when I had blood gushing all over the place.... no fun even though we tend to livve to tell the story.

So - with that we'll be wishin' ya a speedy recovery! I kno... it's just a flesh wound as they say on Monty Python. Just don't follow in the footsteps of Monty Python's Black Knight who gets his arms and legs hacked off!

 

[eeyorelvr10]

OK all - am writing this under duress - can anyone tell me if anyone has encountered any problems going Non-DCL excursions? I have two very paranoid individuals who were looking at me earlier as if was and an from outer space upon suggesting going out on our own. Never mind that we went Non-DCL in Mazatlan (and enjoyed that immensely), and I did check the roster to show them people are doing non-DCL. However -they wanted to and from any that have done this in the past, are planning too and if they'd ever experienced any problems. I, for one don't want to be stuck with a lolly-gagging group at some beach if we're not into swimming or sunbathing, just as an example - would rather spend some time shopping or sightseeing at my leisure.

Oh course, they probably don't want me to do that seeing as I'm probably going to make them carry anything I buy!

Thanks all for any help - I realize its very late but its a chronic problem with DH and I can't get him to commit.....er....to excursions that is. I already got him to commit.......as I so cheerfully remind him when he threatens the "D" word - good ole CA is a community state - it'll ONLY cost him 1/2 of everything!!

Just kidding - he only uses THAT word when I go shopping....... which is when he reminds me that credit cards bills go 50/50.

To which I remind him that I do my part - I create the debt and he pays it off.

 

[webray]

I'm not your Bob?

Sure you can be my Bob!

 

[webray]

can't I be Cheryl's too?

Absolutely, we are all one big happy family here!

 

[webray]

Hey everybody - need some help - it seems we'll be leaving for WDW on Wed 9/13. Don't know where to stay. Have a Sat confirmation at Animal Kingdom lodge but not sure where else to stay before and after. We have stayed at Disney Institute/Saratoga Springs now, Polynesian Lodge, Boardwalk , Wilderness Lodge, and off site. Any recommendations from any of my Dis family out there? I'm perfectly happy staying off site but DH said that since this is once in a lifetime (again! - little does he know ) at least for the adults only - we can splurge a little. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - thanks!

I say try a new resort again, if you don't want to add on to your AKL reservation. For quick add ons we like Pop for before your cruise. AFter, I say go for an EPCOT resort and check out food and wine fest. (dolphin/swan) will probably give you the best rates, or there are the disney resorts. (Yacht/Beach/Boardwalk). Just remember, you can most always get a studio on the villa side of the beach or boardwalk for the same price as a standard room on hotel side of beach/boardwalk.

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Papa...

On the cruise you're gonna HAVE to sit me down and explain to me how you come up with these 3 sentence responses - compared to my 3 volume replies!

Tom

It's quite easy...you tend to get quite technical in your responses with all the possible information someone might need and include pictures etc when in reality, they are probably looking for a quick answer. Most of us try to keep our responses short and to the point. You can always add at the end of your post that the person can PM you if they want a more detailed response and then they can chose to if they want.

I know I read Mike's response and thought "yup...that's what I thought too"...your response went WAY over my head...too long and technical with pictures etc...I stopped reading it and went onto the next post.

sorry...just my 2 cents

 

[webray]

OK all - am writing this under duress - can anyone tell me if anyone has encountered any problems going Non-DCL excursions?

We are doing all these ports on our own, with the exception of Antigua. That will be an 2-3 hour tour arranged by BethE. According to the guide books most of these ports are fairly easy and there are taxis waiting at the port when you get there with drivers who are able to act as guides for tours if you like.

We like grabbing those guys at the port, they seem to have a bit for flexibility in stopping for pics and doing what you want, rather than, like you said, being stuck somewhere doing something you don't want to. Also, like you said, you get an overview of the port and then you have the rest of the day to finish exploring on your own, or shopping!

 

[winotracy]

Good morning everyone! My internet connect was down this morning so I'm gonna have to catch up a little later. Doesn't look like I"m far behind though.

 

[webray]

Good Morning Everyone! Have a great day.

 

[Rockolamamma]

Can someone tell me what I should put down for the Date of Arrival on the Immigration Card????

 

[webray]

Can someone tell me what I should put down for the Date of Arrival on the Immigration Card????

On the Bahamas immigration card it is the date you will be at Castaway Cay.(09/27/06)

 

[papa]

Tom when you get older you tend to cut to the chase. Your posts are filled with great information, but on internet boards, people tend to skim posts more so than read them. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else on the 17th. Besides Tom, us older people are pushy and grumpy Mike

P.S. I am just lazy also

 

[winotracy]

us older people are pushy and grumpy Mike

P.S. I am just lazy also

You? I can't believe it! I've met you Mike

 

[webray]

Tom when you get older you tend to cut to the chase. Your posts are filled with great information, but on internet boards, people tend to skim posts more so than read them. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else on the 17th. Besides Tom, us older people are pushy and grumpy Mike

P.S. I am just lazy also

LOL, Mike, you are the last person I would call pushy and grumpy.

 

[dan and scott]

Tom

It's quite easy...you tend to get quite technical in your responses with all the possible information someone might need and include pictures etc when in reality, they are probably looking for a quick answer. Most of us try to keep our responses short and to the point. You can always add at the end of your post that the person can PM you if they want a more detailed response and then they can chose to if they want.

I know I read Mike's response and thought "yup...that's what I thought too"...your response went WAY over my head...too long and technical with pictures etc...I stopped reading it and went onto the next post.

sorry...just my 2 cents

I know I can barely keep up with all the posting so when I see the graphics and such I immediatley ignore the post and go to the next one. But I am just plain folk and want a quick answer.

Thanks
Dan

 

[gismo1554]

On the Bahamas immigration card it is the date you will be at Castaway Cay.(09/27/06)

Quick question, do we need to complete all of Section 2 on this immigration sheet? Which bits do you complete? Very confused because it asks about a hotel! I can't remember what I completed in May as filled it in at the port and they told me what to do

 

[Scott H]

Quick question, do we need to complete all of Section 2 on this immigration sheet? Which bits do you complete? Very confused because it asks about a hotel! I can't remember what I completed in May as filled it in at the port and they told me what to do

I put down the Disney Wonder.

 

[Scott H]

Well a week from today I will be putting on my dancing shoes getting ready to do the “I’m on Vacation Dance.”

Things I am looking forward to:

Spending time with Lynn

Seeing old friends and meeting new friends,

Sharing some great experiences with ya All,

Running early morning on Deck 4,

Watching sunrise, with some coffee and a Krispy Kreme,

Diving some new locations and an old location

Smelling the sea air.

Listening to the Mickey Horn

Going on Expedition Everest.

Fireworks

Dive Quest

That is all I can think of right now....

 

[MommaluvsDis]

Just a couple of quick, unsolicited tips for everyone. Guys, don't forget to carry your grass skirts in your carryon bags in case the suitcases are not all delivered in time.

Secondly, are you flying in and concerned about lost luggage? When we fly, I put half of our clothes in each others luggage so that if a bag gets lost, we both have enough clothing with us to last until we can replace what's missing. Or they find and forward our lost baggage....

Everyone, here's wishing you a safe trip . We're leaving Louisiana on the 15th and are really looking forward to meeting everyone!

Safe travels!

 

[Scott H]

Good checked luggage tip, Here is also something to add:

Make sure your name and address and a phone number are inside your bags, also put a copy of your flight itinerary inside your checked bags. This may help you bags find their way to you quicker should they get lost.

I understand that checked luggage is up 20%.