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

[HallsofVA]

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Good luck to you with the bath remodel and to your DH on the job hunt. My DH is going on 15 months unemployed. I heard this referred to as a "Man-cession" yesterday given that so many of the jobs lost have been lost by men.

 

[birkner]

Very exciting,lucky John or does he find it boring going away with out you?




When you are doing trade show set up

Normally, I like to go with John on his trade show adventures. We just went to CES in Las Vegas in January.

However, this time the schedule is crazier than normal. His company has never exhibited at Mobile World Congress before. The cost to get in is $800 which I don't want to pay. Most other trade shows are not that expensive. I would like to see Duan, Duran and Steven Fry but am unwilling to pay the $10K it costs to have a Platinum Pass to the show.

We want to savor Barcelona together and there just isn't time to do it when he is working 24/7.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I have been known to get confused about the 2(TA and PC) cruises, but John is terrible. I tell him a whole load of info about this cruise, and he looks blank because it doesn't fit in with what he remembered - as he is thinking about the PC cruise. I have to straighten him out and then start all over again with what I have just told him!!! Seems even if I start off with the words Transatlantic and Panama Canal it doesn't make any difference whatsoever.

It doesn't help that we have this third cruise booked we are taking in 2 weeks either, but as we aren't doing anything special on that the plans are minor. We do however have the flights booked, so if I talk flights he is always thinking of the wrong vacation!!!



Sorry to heart about the job situation. You sound very positive though. Glad you are still planning on joining us. All the best in your bathroom renovations!!!



We are, and we know that. We are also old!!!!!! That is the slight down side of having the time and ability to go for these longer trips. We are also really mean and tight at home and don't go out or spend much the rest of the year. If you go for so long, you can't eat out at Disney restaurants all the time and have to cook in the villa. Only down side, but better cooking there rather than here!!!



Myself as well with a bit of a broad Yorkshire accent.

Its a hard life, cruise, which cruise
Its funny, my friends mum has a yorkshire accent, she is just so lovely, now when I hear accent like them I automaticly like the person, daft eh?

You can take the TBA away... We have moved and are confirmed at Praktik Rambla!!

Let the party begin!

Very exciting,lucky John or does he find it boring going away with out you?




When you are doing trade show set up

Normally, I like to go with John on his trade show adventures. We just went to CES in Las Vegas in January.

However, this time the schedule is crazier than normal. His company has never exhibited at Mobile World Congress before. The cost to get in is $800 which I don't want to pay. Most other trade shows are not that expensive. I would like to see Duan, Duran and Steven Fry but am unwilling to pay the $10K it costs to have a Platinum Pass to the show.

We want to savor Barcelona together and there just isn't time to do it when he is working 24/7.

Top idea, wait till you are both there!
What does hubby do?
mobile world congress, ??
Duran duran

 

[granmaz]

Very exciting,lucky John or does he find it boring going away with out you?




When you are doing trade show set up

Normally, I like to go with John on his trade show adventures. We just went to CES in Las Vegas in January.

However, this time the schedule is crazier than normal. His company has never exhibited at Mobile World Congress before. The cost to get in is $800 which I don't want to pay. Most other trade shows are not that expensive. I would like to see Duan, Duran and Steven Fry but am unwilling to pay the $10K it costs to have a Platinum Pass to the show.

We want to savor Barcelona together and there just isn't time to do it when he is working 24/7.

John does get bored without me - at any time we are apart I think!!!

Fortunately John passed over the running of the business to our son last year. He is doing fantastic, and has taken the business forward. So John has just gone to help out. This would have been one boring trip for me though!! Audio visual things do nothing for me!!!(apart from being the means of paying John of course)

I used to go on the smaller Christian Resource Exhibitions with him when the business was younger and did mostly Church Supplies, and I enjoyed those as there was plenty to look at.

Its a hard life, cruise, which cruise
Its funny, my friends mum has a yorkshire accent, she is just so lovely, now when I hear accent like them I automaticly like the person, daft eh?


:

Well I hope I don't disappoint you!!!

 

[MrsMork]

SSR?? I know I am being thick, it sounds fab.

Hi Dee.

Have a great time(Ive never got the farm thing??!!


Glad your gran is getting better even if it is slower than you want

I don't get the farm thing either! (And LOOK he brought the laptop!! ) But he farms and takes care of his zoo for retirement recreation. Could be doing worse things I think! I have grown to love cooking and baking since we retired.

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Oh, wishing you lots of luck with all your endeavors!

 

[KermitRocks]

Okay, we've booked. Two cat 9s...but I've told Allseas to give me 10s as they become available. That will probably happen as final payments become due. My goal is connecting 10s...we'll see !!!

Welcome!!

Mouse Update

Several of my friends on Facebook brought to my attention that they personally or know of someone who has had a mouse in their car, and the darn thing ate wires, causing bigger issues! UGH! Well that frightened me as much as the idea that I could see that thing run across my dashboard! So I got two traps set in the trunk and put one-half of the back seat down to help him get to the peanut butter and for me to keep an eye on them without jarring the car. At sundown, he hadn't made an appearance yet. Hopefully overnight!! I won't be driving that car until he's outta there!

Good Luck!

We are off to Florida next week!! We leave here this coming Sunday for the airport hotel and are flying out to Orlando on Monday 8th. We are there for 6 weeks and have a 7 night Magic Western on the 20th February. Not planning on doing anything at all, just getting off in port to go for a walk. going to be very lazy. I'm still suffering some pain after eating since the pancreatitis so will have to be a bit careful what and how much I eat!! Also no alcohol!! Not a problem really, but I did used to like a glass of wine with a meal, and where better than onboard the Magic!! Ah well, at least I will be onboard.

How exciting! It will be a good way to spend time before our TA crusie. If I lived near WDW I would need a shorter cruise to help pass the time. September needs to get here! Have a great trip!!!

Just popping in to say hi!

Had some bad news here yesterday: DH has been relieved of partaking in the grind of full-time employment. While this situation surely has its bad points, we can manage and prospects look very good for him to be burdened again with being an employee in the near future. We are looking at it as an opportunity for badly needed change for him.

That being said, we will be eating crackers and tea to be able to afford the cruise and out upcoming total bathroom gut renovation! Fortunately, I love tea and don't mind crackers. Canceling the cruise is out of the question, and we need the bathroom reno before the bathtub falls into the laundry room below!

Hello to all the new joinees! I'm so looking forward to this cruise and meeting you all.

Wish us luck as we are without a bathtub (or main bathroom) for the next 3-4 weeks. Our renovator friend is also a snow plower so wish us clear skies so we can be done quickly.

Sorry to hear about DH's work situation. These are such tough times. I do see improvements in many areas of our economy and hope this will translate into jobs for all, including your DH.

And good luck with the bathroom renovation!

Total now 38 people - please check and make sure I have you listed and listed correctly

Name Hotel # in party
PaulaSillars Praktik Rambla 3
TotallyAngelic Praktik Rambla 2
Dizneyholic Praktik Rambla 2
Buckeye Gal Praktik Rambla 1
MrsMork Praktik Rambla 2
MagicMe Praktik Rambla 3
Granmaz Praktik Rambla 2
Steffy Praktik Rambla 1
Tinker1bell Praktik Rambla 1
Terapin Praktik Rambla 6
M4Travels Praktik Rambla 2
Nacho1337 Praktik Rambla 4
YukonGirl123 Praktik Rambla 2
KermitRocks Praktik Barcelona 2
PJPoohBear Praktik Barcelona 1
Su_Kraft TBA 4

Hi Paula, We're at the PR. (I checked the PM I sent you and I didn't type it correctly. I'll also send you an updated PM.) Thanks again for compiling the list. You rock!

This will be Saturday March 13th at Disneyland .....And I was curious how many are wanting to meet .... This is something the Pirates have done for a few years now and a great way to meet a few months before setting sail on are wonderful cruise ....

Last year we all had dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe , though alot of us met in the park during the day and had dinner that night , also after dinner we also go for the must do "Captains Trip" on POTC ride ....every year is always a story to tell about this voyage , so if you are interested please let me know ...I think the numbers are up to 14 as of right now I believe .... so can I get an aye and how many be in your party ...

We will probably be able to make it! Looking forward to meeting our fellow TA cruisers.
Do I need to do anything to get information about the meet?

 

[MrsMork]

Total now 38 people - please check and make sure I have you listed and listed correctly

Name Hotel # in party
PaulaSillars Praktik Rambla 3
TotallyAngelic Praktik Rambla 2
Dizneyholic Praktik Rambla 2
Buckeye Gal Praktik Rambla 1
MrsMork Praktik Rambla 2
MagicMe Praktik Rambla 3
Granmaz Praktik Rambla 2
Steffy Praktik Rambla 1
Tinker1bell Praktik Rambla 1
Terapin Praktik Rambla 6
M4Travels Praktik Rambla 2
Nacho1337 Praktik Rambla 4
YukonGirl123 Praktik Rambla 2
KermitRocks Praktik Barcelona 2
PJPoohBear Praktik Barcelona 1
Su_Kraft TBA 4

I don't see Dennis and I on the list. I did send pm. MrsMork - 2 Praktik Barcelona Don't even think of taking PJ without us!!!

 

[birkner]

Top idea, wait till you are both there!
What does hubby do?
mobile world congress, ??
Duran duran

1. DH is the VP of Strategic Marketing for SiliconBlue Technologies, a semiconductor company which manufactures low power FPGA's (Field Programmable Gate Arrays). They are the first new start up programmable semiconductor company in 20 years to achieve production volume companies. Their chips are designed for the high capacity, low power, constrained space design area, and price requirements for battery-operated products such as Smartphones, eBooks/ePaper, netbooks, mobile internet devices, portable media players, handheld POS terminals, medical instruments, digital still cameras and flash camcorders.

2. Basically it is a trade show for mobile device vendors and suppliers to that marketplace.

When and where will the 2010 Mobile World Congress be held?
The 2010 Mobile World Congress will be held 15-18 February at Fira de Barcelona, in Barcelona, Spain. The address is: Av. Reina Maria Cristina, s/n, 08004 Barcelona, Spain

What is the format of the event?
Mobile World Congress is once again comprised of several components:

A world-class thought leadership conference featuring visionary keynotes and action-provoking panel discussions
An exhibition with more than 1,300 companies displaying the cutting edge products and technology that will define the mobile future
An Awards ceremony and industry seminars that highlight the most innovative mobile solutions and initiatives from around the world
And most importantly, the planet’s best venue for mobile industry networking, finding business opportunities, and making deals
Events begin on Monday, 15 February and continue through Thursday, 18 February.


3. Award Ceremony:

This spectacular evening will be hosted by writer, actor and self-confessed technophile Stephen Fry and will feature a performance by Duran Duran, one of the world’s most successful rock bands. Duran Duran are currently finalising their 13th album for release in early 2010. Over the last thirty years the band have had 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK singles charts, 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to see them perform live!

 

[Steffy]

Total now 38 people - please check and make sure I have you listed and listed correctly

Name Hotel # in party
PaulaSillars Praktik Rambla 3
TotallyAngelic Praktik Rambla 2
Dizneyholic Praktik Rambla 2
Buckeye Gal Praktik Rambla 1
MrsMork Praktik Rambla 2
MagicMe Praktik Rambla 3
Granmaz Praktik Rambla 2
Steffy Praktik Rambla 1
Tinker1bell Praktik Rambla 1
Terapin Praktik Rambla 6
M4Travels Praktik Rambla 2
Nacho1337 Praktik Rambla 4
YukonGirl123 Praktik Rambla 2
KermitRocks Praktik Barcelona 2
PJPoohBear Praktik Barcelona 1
Su_Kraft TBA 4

Mine is correct! Thanks so much for doing this!

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Welcome!!


We will probably be able to make it! Looking forward to meeting our fellow TA cruisers.
Do I need to do anything to get information about the meet?

Nope , I will post as we draw closer to the date about more of what plans we may have ......things will be hectic around here for the next week , my baby is coming back from Manila in 5 days and it will be 5 weeks since I have seen her , so needless to say we will be somewhat busy

 

[HallsofVA]

I don't see Dennis and I on the list. I did send pm. MrsMork - 2 Praktik Barcelona Don't even think of taking PJ without us!!!

Looks like you're on the list but under Rambla not Barcelona

 

[birkner]

John does get bored without me - at any time we are apart I think!!!

Fortunately John passed over the running of the business to our son last year. He is doing fantastic, and has taken the business forward. So John has just gone to help out. This would have been one boring trip for me though!! Audio visual things do nothing for me!!!(apart from being the means of paying John of course)

I used to go on the smaller Christian Resource Exhibitions with him when the business was younger and did mostly Church Supplies, and I enjoyed those as there was plenty to look at.

We do enjoy traveling together but not when he doesn't have a minute to spare. Since neither of us has been to Spain before, we really wanted to share the tourist experience. If I went along, I would be sightseeing alone.

I do keep DH pretty organized. We order room service for breakfast and a lunch to go while we are at a conference. One thing about booth duty is that often you barely have time to have a bathroom break much less a food break.

In Las Vegas, I had a blast at CES watching the 152" 3D tv presentation, all the 3D stuff and seeing all the latest and greatest of the new techie gadgets that are coming. However, I don't think a $21K 3D video camera can REALLY be considered a consumer item!!

We stayed this year at the MGM Grand and ate at some really wonderful restaurants this time.
First night was the Pearl, a combination of Canton and Shanghai cuisine. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/pearl-chinese-restaurant.aspx

Second night was at Seablue (in celebration of being paid for by SiliconBlue) which is Michael Mina's Mediterrean seafood restaurant. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/seablue-mediterranean-restaurant.aspx

Third night was at Shibuya, a Japanese restuarant named after an area in Japan. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/shibuya-japanese-restaurant.aspx

Last night we ate L'Ateilier de Joel Robuchon http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/atelier-joel-robuchon-french-restaurant.aspx

We also saw The Beatles Love Circque du Solierl at the Mirage
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/love/default.aspxat

and last but not least, the Porn Star Academy Awards at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort (part of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo which is held every year during the same time as CES) which the men really enjoyed!! I didn't put a link in here as the site is pretty XXX rated!!

One of our friend's daughters wanted us to see Lady Gaga at the Polaroid booth but we couldn't get close enough to get a picture.

I also really enjoyed seeing Pauley Perrette (Abby Scuito on NCIS). In person, Pauley is just as cute and bubbly as on the show. You can see her in slide 41 in my DH presentation. http://www.siliconbluetech.com/media/shows/CESphotos2010Jan7.pdf

This is a yearly event for us and we are already signed up to go for 2011!!

 

[granmaz]

We do enjoy traveling together but not when he doesn't have a minute to spare. Since neither of us has been to Spain before, we really wanted to share the tourist experience. If I went along, I would be sightseeing alone.

I do keep DH pretty organized. We order room service for breakfast and a lunch to go while we are at a conference. One thing about booth duty is that often you barely have time to have a bathroom break much less a food break.

In Las Vegas, I had a blast at CES watching the 152" 3D tv presentation, all the 3D stuff and seeing all the latest and greatest of the new techie gadgets that are coming. However, I don't think a $21K 3D video camera can REALLY be considered a consumer item!!

We stayed this year at the MGM Grand and ate at some really wonderful restaurants this time.
First night was the Pearl, a combination of Canton and Shanghai cuisine. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/pearl-chinese-restaurant.aspx

Second night was at Seablue (in celebration of being paid for by SiliconBlue) which is Michael Mina's Mediterrean seafood restaurant. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/seablue-mediterranean-restaurant.aspx

Third night was at Shibuya, a Japanese restuarant named after an area in Japan. http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/shibuya-japanese-restaurant.aspx

Last night we ate L'Ateilier de Joel Robuchon http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/atelier-joel-robuchon-french-restaurant.aspx

We also saw The Beatles Love Circque du Solierl at the Mirage
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/love/default.aspxat

and last but not least, the Porn Star Academy Awards at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort (part of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo which is held every year during the same time as CES) which the men really enjoyed!! I didn't put a link in here as the site is pretty XXX rated!!

One of our friend's daughters wanted us to see Lady Gaga at the Polaroid booth but we couldn't get close enough to get a picture.

I also really enjoyed seeing Pauley Perrette (Abby Scuito on NCIS). In person, Pauley is just as cute and bubbly as on the show. You can see her in slide 41 in my DH presentation. http://www.siliconbluetech.com/media/shows/CESphotos2010Jan7.pdf

This is a yearly event for us and we are already signed up to go for 2011!!

Sounds like you you get to enjoy some great time off from the exhibition!! It wouldn't be like that for us!!!

 

[birkner]

Sounds like you you get to enjoy some great time off from the exhibition!! It wouldn't be like that for us!!!

I am sure you guys probably had great times together!!

DH will be working hard at this conference. On this trip, he won't be doing too much extravagant entertaining. If he does, I will be sure to pass along any recommendations.

His hotel is pretty basic, the HCC Open Hotel. http://hcc-hotel-barcelona.bookassist.com/

 

[granmaz]

I am sure you guys probably had great times together!!

DH will be working hard at this conference. On this trip, he won't be doing too much extravagant entertaining. If he does, I will be sure to pass along any recommendations.

His hotel is pretty basic, the HCC Open Hotel. http://hcc-hotel-barcelona.bookassist.com/

That hotel looks so traditional and really nice.

 

[birkner]

That hotel looks so traditional and really nice.

I quite agree. The most important thing about the hotel is that it is close to where the Congress is being held. Transportation to and from these events is a key component.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

To change the subjest completly now I know all the details

I bought Len a garmin for running, its a great little thing I borrowed it today, walked/run 6 and half miles with the pesky beagles and they are actually sleeping ahh, the peace.

 

[KermitRocks]

To change the subjest completly now I know all the details

I bought Len a garmin for running, its a great little thing I borrowed it today, walked/run 6 and half miles with the pesky beagles and they are actually sleeping ahh, the peace.

I also have a garmin for running and I love it! And 6 1/2 miles is a great walk/run BTW! We may be signing up for the Inaugural Wine and Dine Half-Marathon which just happens to be the same day we get back to Orlando. It's Disney's first night half-marathon. I'm hoping I can train while on the ship. We'll see.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I also have a garmin for running and I love it! And 6 1/2 miles is a great walk/run BTW! We may be signing up for the Inaugural Wine and Dine Half-Marathon which just happens to be the same day we get back to Orlando. It's Disney's first night half-marathon. I'm hoping I can train while on the ship. We'll see.

Oooo, that sounds great, shame I am leaving so soon, I would LOVE to do a disney marathon! I will some day!

So I guess you will be doing CC 5k with us
Have you cruised before(sorry,terrible memory) I really enjoyed running on deck 4.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Oooo, that sounds great, shame I am leaving so soon, I would LOVE to do a disney marathon! I will some day!

So I guess you will be doing CC 5k with us
Have you cruised before(sorry,terrible memory) I really enjoyed running on deck 4.

Yes, you have, sorry, just thought to check your siggy