Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Who else is sick here? Man, I've been fighting this stupid thing for a week now. Eyes crusting shut - coughing - dizzyness - This better go away before our POTC marathon at El Cap on Thursday or else!!
Originally Posted By murfsmom 999,sorry your sick, what ever is going around seems to hang on for a long time !! Nope,not packed yet, I know why I love Southwest !! Don't care if they don't have frills, they make it so much nicer to travel ! Alaska charges for every bag you ck in, $15 for the 1st, 25 2nd, 30 for a 3rd and so on, and Lord help you if it's 1lb over 50, it's $100.00 !!!!!! So packing for 2 of us for 7 days in one suitcase is not going to happen !! It's not a Disney cruise, just a reg cruise on Royal Caribbean. I'm trying to be calm, this is our first big trip since our kids left home and the longest !! I just wanted everything to be perfect but theres already been drama with the booking. The lady that we booked it through said she sent the e docs from RCI, I never got them, she said well I'll send them AGAIN, in a huffy tone, i said ,you know I don't like your attitude, your the one who screwed up by not getting the vouchers for transportation, and i'm sure I would have known if I got the 36 pg e docs from the cruise line !!!!!!!! JUst then our friend called her on the other line, saying she never got the e docs either !! I heard her talking to my friend and when she came back on iI said "apology accepted" !! And hung up !! Guess I'm getting cranky with all the stress !! LOL
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Ah sounds like she deserved it!! Besides, little dramas make occasions more memorable :B
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Now's the time to start a scrap book. First page: A pic of your hair standing straight up slamming the phone down LOL!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 murfsmom, I've been having a lot of conversations lately with people who have been wishing for the days of 10 or 20 years ago. You know the days when you went to a travel agent who took care of everything for you. Many times I find that the "tech" stuff is more frustrating than it appears to be. But then I am old You and Dave are going to have a WONDERFUL time once you get on the ship! Lately I've been obsessing about our son's fiancee wedding shower. I've spent hours debating with my self as to what little mini desserts to have and where to get them. 20 years ago I would have gone to one of the 3 bakeries in town (all within a block of each other) and bought a cake NOT that mini desserts are techy but I guess they are "in" and what my daughters want to have. My mom is paying for them and it's up to me to buy them. OK.......Nancy whining over. It's my fault for being (and mostly enjoying being) the planner I had my first decaf soy latte yesterday and must say I enjoyed it Not the price but it was quite nice so I'm adding that to the cart. I've also got TONS of mini you name its that I've picked up doing my research. Cupcakes, scones, tarts, pies, petit fours, cheesecakes, muffins, cream puffs, cookies, pasteries........... All virtual no calories of course What can I serve you?
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I'll take a cupcake Amazed. Yum. I have found this gourmet cupcake shop about 15 miles from my house and although I have only been there twice, I find myself obsessing about it. Of course, maybe if I stopped watching cupcake wars, it would help. lol I just booked our Las Vegas trip for my oldest 21st birthday. We are flying on US Airways and they charge $25 for your first bag and $35 for your second. Wow! At least a carry on is free. With us going to LV, at least my DH & I should be able to fit okay in one suitcase. MM - I don't blame you a bit. Hopefully, she thinks a little bit next time and is nicer to people. She should sent you something on your cruise for putting up with her.
Originally Posted By murfsmom Ok, stress is over, almost all packed except for last min. things. Hubby says "why the heck were you stressing over taking extra suitcases ?" "It is what it is,and paying for the suitcases is not a problem were going to have a great time" !! I think I was really more stressed about the travel agent that didn't do her job and was leaving everything to her assistant and not checking to see if things were been done properly.I mean until last week,we didn't have our documents, we didn't know you had to send away for the ships luggage tags(which I find really stupid) no vouchers for the bus to to he hotel from the airport,AND didn't send the confirmation for the air tkts. ! And then it was playing the blame game, she blamed her assistant, and the assistant blamed her boss. I said I didn't care who's fault it was I wanted it taken care of NOW !!!!!!!!!!! So that was just the stress I didn't need !!But so far it's fine now, were excited !!
Originally Posted By smedley Where'd everybody go? I hope everyone is well. I am starting the joyous 4 nightshifts again, bring on the bucket of caffeine please/thank you
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Hi Smed. Hopefully Amazed will be around with your coffee drip. I have just been napping in the back of the plane. I think MM is off on her cruise now. I can't wait to hear all about it. Don't we have some cupcakes around here?
Originally Posted By Tandelothien I've been off in a corner tucking in to my box of American Easter goodies. My tummy has a happy Thanks again Haunts!!!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Hey Tand - I may owe you additional goodies as your box WAY surpassed my box as far as substance LOL!! Maybe Christmas could be interesting!
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Well I dunno about that cause Ashlar sure is loving the slinky, lol.
Originally Posted By murfsmom Were back !! had a good time, want to go back, any one want to join us ? We had a couple really bad nights at sea, The first night I was thinking "maybe the world IS going to end tomorrow" !!!!!!!LOL I'm really tired, it's been a long day and bad seas last night and not much sleep. I"ll be in the back of the plane with my blankie and my cat, don't think Murphy will ever let me out of his sight again, I've never been away for 8 days since we've had him !! LOL
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Oh I'm so glad you are back and that the world didn't end to wash you out to sea!!! We need to hear all about your fabulous trip when you are rested!!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Hi Stevie.....I'm quietly rolling the cart down your way with whatever your heart desires I have some kitty treats for Murphy too. Would he like to watch "That Darn Cat" or "Aristocats"
Originally Posted By murfsmom Still un packing, thats the worst part of a trip for me,along with paying $20.00 for every suitcase you ck in !! But if you ever have a chance to go to Alaska DO IT !!!!!!!!!! We went to Juneau and Sagway, very small towns and loaded with jewelry stores, we counted 15 in a block and a half and they didn't even count the side streets ! I The day we cruised around among the icebergs was the best, they were small and beautiful shades of blue and turq. and then there was the glacier, only word that can describe it is breathtaking !!!!!! And that was the small one. When we go back were going a different route and see the big glacier,I can't even imagine what that must look like !!!! And we will make sure the people we go with are more into the fun of the cruise, like seeing the shows, dancing and etc because the one we were with just wanted to sleep and eat and read !! Things we had no idea about when we said yes to them about going. Dave's not into the dancing but he does other stuff but we had fun, we met a nice couple from Michigan and we had so much in common. Hope we stay friends for a long time. Her husband really liked Dave, and they had so much in common it was scary, It was like they might have been related in a pst life or something !! So next year he wants to come to Calif. for their vacation and see us and her relatives.I swear Dave is like a magnet, he seems to get along with everyone, wish I could be more like him !!!
Originally Posted By rtjl72 i have not posted on this plane forever. life is just too busy sometimes, but that isn't to say that i don't lurk. lol!! but, this is not so funny- tx has had more sadness. her mom has had a stroke. tx found her in a very bad way and has been very busy and oh, so worried about her. please- all of you as her plane crazy friends- send her your warm thoughts and good prayers. she would appreciate this very much. thank you for thinking of our mutual good friend- t.starr
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Oh that's so heart breaking, I'm sending major good vibes their way
