I need a xanax! 5 Days!! [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

BarleyJack

01-13-2008, 08:23 PM

Five days to go.

Ressies made....check!

Airline tickets.....check!

Dog ressies at the kennel....check!

Packed....well, mostly...check!

Numbers programmed into phone...check!

Light timers set.....check!

Wegoshop order placed....check!

Savings transferred to checking.....check!

Camera memory cards cleared and packed....check!

Mail ordered to be held....check!

Printed copies of ADRs, etc...check!

What am I forgetting?? I know there's something! I'm totally excited :cool1: and freaking out :scared1: at the same time, hard to explain. :confused:

Our first real vacation as a couple, I want so badly for it to be as perfect as possible! I'm sure I'm totally over reacting but this is a huge investment for us and we really need a good vacation.

Any last minute tips/advice? Thanks so much for letting me vent, I truly mean that. The DIS boards have been great :thumbsup2 in helping plan this trip, in particular this board :grouphug: . Thank you all so much and here goes nothing..... :eek:

OrlandoMike

01-13-2008, 08:26 PM

Hope you have a great time! :cool1:

The weather has been great lately!

Saxton

01-13-2008, 08:30 PM

Now you're making me feel like I should be doing something ... I leave next Saturday and I haven't even thought about what clothes I'm taking!

As for advice - have fun and try to relax. I think so many people try to rush and get everything in that they miss all the amazing details and get stressed.

NHdisneylover

01-13-2008, 08:38 PM

Don't forget to relax and have a great time together:thumbsup2 Okay, a couple of actaul possiblities (things I tend to forget): sunscreen and small bills to tip porters, Magical Express driver, etc.
LUCKY YOU going in only 5 days. It is DIsney so it almost certainly will be good;)

StormTigger

01-13-2008, 08:43 PM

What am I forgetting?? I know there's something! I'm totally excited :cool1: and freaking out :scared1: at the same time, hard to explain. :confused:

Our first real vacation as a couple, I want so badly for it to be as perfect as possible! I'm sure I'm totally over reacting but this is a huge investment for us and we really need a good vacation.

Any last minute tips/advice? Thanks so much for letting me vent, I truly mean that. The DIS boards have been great :thumbsup2 in helping plan this trip, in particular this board :grouphug: . Thank you all so much and here goes nothing..... :eek:

BREATHE!!! That is what you've got to remember to do. The hard part you've already taken care of now you just have to relax and enjoy. Let the magic happen :wizard: and it will be a great time.

OrlandoMike

01-13-2008, 08:46 PM

So where are your dining ressies?

BarleyJack

01-13-2008, 08:55 PM

Thanks so much for kind words all.....much appreciated. <Takes a deep breath>

Mike: we are eating at:

1/19 Boatwrights for breakfast after we check in to POR before the parks (probably Epcot this day)

1/20 Liberty Tree Tavern for dinner

1/21 Hoop Dee Doo Review (so stoked about this one)

1/22 Sci Fi Dine In for dinner (I know it'll probably suck, but it looks so darn cool!)

1/23 Boma for dinner

1/24 Biergarten...Steve's top choice, looking forward to it!

1/25 LeCellier for dinner, my top choice, hoping to catch Illuminations afterwards

That's it for TS ressies. Counter service picks on top of the list: the french pastry place, tangerine cafe, flametree, columbia harbor house and sunshine seasons. and a cream cheese pretzel. and pretzel rods at goofy's. and popcorn. and a dole whip. and toasted nuts. and and and.....where's my xanax LOL

OrlandoMike

01-13-2008, 09:09 PM

You've got some great choices!

Calm down!

Geesh, pop a Pirin tablet and watch this!

(Dancing is optional)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HcPYoyST0SY

NHdisneylover

01-13-2008, 09:16 PM

Oooh, I am with you on Le Celliar. We had cheese soup (from the Disney cookbook) and pretzles tonight but it doesn't come close to really being there. You are going to have so much fun; good choices all around on the food.

BarleyJack

01-13-2008, 09:20 PM

Thanks for that, it totally made me smile!

And a pirin tablet? Why? Are you afraid of my Guatemalan-ness?

BarleyJack

01-13-2008, 09:23 PM

Surely the tag fairy sees a quote in this thread for me somewhere....<sigh>

DevilDuckie

01-13-2008, 09:48 PM

Xanax is passe! These days it's all about the klonopin! :rotfl2:

MousekaMaddi

01-13-2008, 09:55 PM

get some tiny stickers and print your cell numbers on them and stick them on your video cam, and cameras, sunglasses, everything lose able...u will thank me when u return:3dglasses :woohoo:

OrlandoMike

01-13-2008, 10:44 PM

And a pirin tablet? Why? Are you afraid of my Guatemalan-ness?

My Guatemalan-ness, my natural heat. You're afraid I'm too primitive to be on the stage with your little estrogen rockettes, right? :rotfl2:

ConcKahuna

01-14-2008, 07:03 AM

Le Cellier is nice, but I much prefer their lunch to their dinner.

The french dip they have is heavenly :worship:

Mackey Mouse

01-14-2008, 07:37 AM

OMG.. I love you guys.. you make me laugh everyday..

Have a wonderful time BarleyJack....and you rock with that Guatemalan-ness!!!!!:cool1:

TuckandStuiesMom

01-14-2008, 08:02 AM

You've got some great choices!

Calm down!

Geesh, pop a Pirin tablet and watch this!

(Dancing is optional)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HcPYoyST0SY

Too funny -- I was SO waitin' for the Pirin reference.:rotfl: Sounds like a GREAT time -- take a deep breath and have FUN!!!!

rosiep

01-14-2008, 06:09 PM

You are going to have a blast!!!! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:
We're going to want to hear all about it when you return.

I ended up not needing half the items I packed! But I remembered to bring all the electronic cords and do-dads (camera charger, Ipod dock station, cell phone charger) and I use those often. I was also glad to have candied ginger and sinus meds on hand.

Joshua_me

01-14-2008, 07:18 PM

Breathe

You're going to have a fantastic time, (except for your meal at Sci-Fi, pack those Tums :laughing: )

According to the local forecast, your weather should be cool (but not cold)
...in other words, 'just perfect'.

We just got back from the parks last month. Only encountered one rude CM, and the parks are in great shape. (Loved the new and improved HM...)

See ? No need for Xanax ! In fact, you might as well just mail them to me, I'll PM you my addy. :)

Have fun !

BarleyJack

01-14-2008, 07:41 PM

Rosiep: thanks so much for your post! You reminded me to pack the cord that connects the camera to the laptop for pic downloads....totally spaced that one off!:sad2:

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words....we really appreciate it!:goodvibes

OH 6

01-14-2008, 07:53 PM

Of course we're jealous - but first and foremost - have fun.:dance3:

Things we forget on trips:
Extra batteries for the Camera
Chargers for the phones and other electronics
::see a pattern there:: ? :rolleyes1

On the restaurant topic:
Hadley - your dinner sounds great! I love the soup and pretzles sticks from LeCelier.:lovestruc
Conc - we've never done lunch and I like me some French Dip - I'll have to give it a try next time we're down.
BarleyJack - the Pot Roast at the Liberty Tree is d'lish too. :thumbsup2

Jenniww

01-14-2008, 08:14 PM

I leave in five days too!! I feel the same way I just keep going over my lists again and again...... :rotfl:
Sounds like you got everything to me. We are also going to be at Liberty Tree Tavern on the 20t. Are you all going to the P&PP?
My favorite tip is bring a power strip to plug into the wall, so many things to charge not enough outlets.
Have a great trip!:yay:

OrlandoMike

01-15-2008, 09:33 AM

You guys may want to start popping some vitamins! Between the wacky weather (oh ya, throw in a sweat shirt too!) and the sick tourists, lots of CM's are sick. Mix that in with the tourists who are bringing colds from all over and you may want to beef up your Immune system!

How wacky is the weather? Low 40's at night! :scared1:

Joshua_me

01-15-2008, 05:33 PM

^ perfect for wearing your new matching Mickey sweatshirts ^ :cool1:

BarleyJack

01-15-2008, 08:02 PM

<takes a vitamin> I'll pack them too

Alas we have no Mickey sweatshirts.....would love one with chip and dale tho!

40's at night? That's warm compared to here! We're prepared for it tho, long sleeves and jeans packed along with the shorts!

Wow 3 days....can't wait!! :yay: :banana: :yay:

I<3EvilQueen

01-16-2008, 10:16 AM

What am I forgetting?? I know there's something! I'm totally excited :cool1: and freaking out :scared1: at the same time, hard to explain. :confused:

Our first real vacation as a couple, I want so badly for it to be as perfect as possible! I'm sure I'm totally over reacting but this is a huge investment for us and we really need a good vacation.

Any last minute tips/advice? Thanks so much for letting me vent, I truly mean that. The DIS boards have been great :thumbsup2 in helping plan this trip, in particular this board :grouphug: . Thank you all so much and here goes nothing..... :eek:

For you first real vacation as a couple remember to relax and just go with the flow. Vacations can be stressful on a relationship till you fall into the grove. Remember your park tickets and your rubbers (incase is rains *wink*)

Have a great time, and hopely some romantic ones too.

I<3EvilQueen

01-16-2008, 10:19 AM

I<3EvilQueen

01-16-2008, 10:21 AM

1/23 Boma for dinner

1/24 Biergarten...Steve's top choice, looking forward to it!

I love Boma, it is a must for me every trip.
Let me know how Biergarten is, I have an ADR there in Feb.

I<3EvilQueen

01-16-2008, 10:27 AM

Le Cellier is nice, but I much prefer their lunch to their dinner.

The french dip they have is heavenly :worship:

I had the free range chicken dish and it was Slap your Mamma good.

Tigger&Belle

01-16-2008, 05:11 PM

Xanax is passe! These days it's all about the klonopin! :rotfl2:
Buspar is my drug of choice. ;)

I love Boma. I didn't try Sci Fi for years until my DD and I were looking for a place to eat and they weren't busy. I tried to talk her out of it, but we were hungry. :) Ended up going and loving the place and our food was good. I've been back twice recently and enjoyed it both times.

Have a great trip! It will be a special time because you will be at a wonderful place, sharing it with someone you care about. What more can you ask for. :cool1:

rosiep

01-16-2008, 05:55 PM

I had the free range chicken dish and it was Slap your Mamma good.

Slap your Mamma good????? Can I borrow that line???? I love it!!!!:lmao: :lmao:

Mackey Mouse

01-16-2008, 06:40 PM

Did someone get a tag or am I misreading something??

Tag looks good on you BarleyJack....

BarleyJack

01-16-2008, 06:52 PM

Woohoo my first tag! :thumbsup2 And 2 days before we leave, what a great parting gift! Thank you tag fairy, where ever you are! :lovestruc

Tigger&Belle

01-16-2008, 07:46 PM

Woohoo my first tag! :thumbsup2 And 2 days before we leave, what a great parting gift! Thank you tag fairy, where ever you are! :lovestruc

It fits nicely--no need to return or exchange that gift. :)

Saxton

01-16-2008, 08:48 PM

Woohoo my first tag! :thumbsup2 And 2 days before we leave, what a great parting gift! Thank you tag fairy, where ever you are! :lovestruc

I think we now need to refer to you as Agador Spartacus!

BarleyJack

01-16-2008, 08:54 PM

I think we now need to refer to you as Agador Spartacus!

Che works hard for de money..da da da da...so hard for eet hooney da da da da

Saxton

01-16-2008, 08:57 PM

Let me guess ... right now you're dancing around wearing a red Lucy wig, high heals and very short cut-offs. :laughing:

OrlandoMike

01-17-2008, 12:59 AM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tGsV1uGDv7E&feature=related

Remember!

Only ONE Pirin for the flight, the other is for Check In!

Have a great trip!:cool1:

TuckandStuiesMom

01-17-2008, 06:59 AM

Ars longa, vita brevis

Jeesh! Nathan's eye-makeup is perfect in that scene -- I am SO jealous of anybody's who's good with eyeliner. And remember... "only one, my Darling." Fer the plane, that is...:lmao:

Mackey Mouse

01-17-2008, 07:47 AM

Agador Spartacus

I am pretty proud of myself this morning.. straight and I know who Agador Spartacus is.....ta da!!!!!!!!!

Darn, so I watched the youtube link from Mike after I posted and just went back 5 steps into straightdom as I did not remember the pirin tablets thing... just when I was thinking I was keeping up...Darn...

Someone pass the pirin tablets please.. ;)

TuckandStuiesMom

01-17-2008, 07:51 AM

Slap your Mamma good????? Can I borrow that line???? I love it!!!!:lmao: :lmao:

it IS catching! Next thang you know, the girl'l be ordering Sweet Tea instead of a double mocha sludgiatto or whatever the heck Portlandistas drink. Can the "O" word be far behind?!?! :thumbsup2 :lmao: :thumbsup2

NHdisneylover

01-17-2008, 09:35 AM

it IS catching! Next thang you know, the girl'l be ordering Sweet Tea instead of a double mocha sludgiatto or whatever the heck Portlandistas drink. Can the "O" word be far behind?!?! :thumbsup2 :lmao: :thumbsup2

Except you can't get decent sweet tea up north. It is all either from a foutnain or they add the sugar in COLD:sad2:

Barely Jack--with ONE day to go you can start counting hours. woo-hoo!

I<3EvilQueen

01-17-2008, 09:47 AM

Slap your Mamma good????? Can I borrow that line???? I love it!!!!:lmao: :lmao:

You may borrow it. But only use it when the need to is powerful :-)

I<3EvilQueen

01-17-2008, 09:52 AM

Except you can't get decent sweet tea up north. It is all either from a foutnain or they add the sugar in COLD:sad2:

Agreed. I grew up in Detroit but my family roots have always been southern. And the Alabama Sweet Tea that my great Aunt used to make was so sweet it would clench your jaws.

It was great.

jamieandben

01-17-2008, 10:31 AM

Agreed. I grew up in Detroit but my family roots have always been southern. And the Alabama Sweet Tea that my great Aunt used to make was so sweet it would clench your jaws.

It was great.

Now that would be some good Sweet Tea

BarleyJack

01-17-2008, 10:47 AM

Except you can't get decent sweet tea up north. It is all either from a foutnain or they add the sugar in COLD:sad2:

Barely Jack--with ONE day to go you can start counting hours. woo-hoo!

Approx 21 hours till we start taxi-ing down the runway. I'm off to work for the last time in a while...wooohoooo! :thumbsup2

I<3EvilQueen

01-17-2008, 11:08 AM

I don't seem to be getting notified when this thread is updated (or any from this site exactly).

:-(

But have a great time :-)

Joshua_me

01-17-2008, 09:42 PM

And the Alabama Sweet Tea that my great Aunt used to make was so sweet it would clench your jaws.

I added two inches to my waist just reading that....:scared1:

Have a GREAT time, Jack !!! :dance3:

Tigger&Belle

01-17-2008, 10:57 PM

Approx 21 hours till we start taxi-ing down the runway. I'm off to work for the last time in a while...wooohoooo! :thumbsup2

I hope you have a blast!

Good day for me tomorrow, too. Paigevz comes to visit me. :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: Yeah, I'm a little excited. :teeth:

rosiep

01-18-2008, 01:43 AM

it IS catching! Next thang you know, the girl'l be ordering Sweet Tea instead of a double mocha sludgiatto or whatever the heck Portlandistas drink. Can the "O" word be far behind?!?! :thumbsup2 :lmao: :thumbsup2

Never the "o" word! Never! I say!....:scared1:

(notice not even a capitol "o"...so there!)

rosiep

01-18-2008, 01:45 AM

I hope you have a blast!

Good day for me tomorrow, too. Paigevz comes to visit me. :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: Yeah, I'm a little excited. :teeth:

Oh Honey! That is exciting!

TuckandStuiesMom

01-18-2008, 08:18 AM

Woo[Hoo! The boy is THERE!!!!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

BarleyJack

01-18-2008, 08:28 AM

LOL...Almost there anyway...leaving for the airport in a few hours :thumbsup2 As excited as we are I'm having a hard time waking up....drinking the java as I type. :surfweb: This past week has just flown by but these last few hours are c r e e p i n g! I swear I must have checked our luggage/packing list a dozen times in the last hour...I need help :lmao:

If I don't get a chance to post again before we leave, thank you all so much for everything; whether it be a laugh after work or a packing/travel tip! This is the best board on the DIS!

Seeyall when we get back!!

Tigger&Belle

01-18-2008, 08:55 AM

Oh Honey! That is exciting!
:yay: Now to get through the day without climbing the walls. :rotfl: I'm off to volunteer at the cat shelter for a couple hours. :)

BarleyJack, you're going to have a wonderful time. :cool1:

Saxton

01-18-2008, 07:51 PM

Well, I'm right behind BarleyJack – I head out tomorrow afternoon. Wahoo!!! I really, really need this vacation. Tomorrow night at this time I will be sipping one of many alcoholic beverages and pondering whether I should throw my work cell phone in the pool.

Tigger&Belle and Paigevz – you kids behave, we don't want mom & dad yelling again. Don't do anything that I wouldn't do ... oh, wait ... forget that.:rolleyes1

Uh, well ... just don't get arrested! Oh, and have fun too!!!

Joshua_me

01-18-2008, 08:09 PM

Mefears our Jack is getting rained on as we speak.

Our weather has taken a surprisingly nasty turn...stupid cold front is stalled right across the middle of FL, which means rain and clouds, clouds and more clouds....:sad2:

OrlandoMike

01-18-2008, 08:11 PM

No rain here in Orlando. Cloudy and cool, but no rain!

StormTigger

01-19-2008, 10:44 PM

*sigh*.. It's been a whole 24hrs he's been gone. Is it too soon to get a trip report?! I need a Disney fix!!

TuckandStuiesMom

01-20-2008, 07:13 AM

*sigh*.. It's been a whole 24hrs he's been gone. Is it too soon to get a trip report?! I need a Disney fix!!

and Saxton too! I am SO looking forward to seeing some trippies!

Tigger&Belle

01-20-2008, 10:50 PM

Tigger&Belle and Paigevz – you kids behave, we don't want mom & dad yelling again. Don't do anything that I wouldn't do ... oh, wait ... forget that.:rolleyes1

No trip report from us.:rolleyes1 :teeth: ;)

rosiep

01-21-2008, 03:23 PM

No trip report from us.:rolleyes1 :teeth: ;)

gee...and I'm guessing that it would have been a really good read too! :scared1:

If you change your mind.......:rolleyes1

PghLybrt

01-21-2008, 04:51 PM

Wow it looks like we all went at the same time:confused3

Just got back last night (around 11:30 although I left for the airport at 9am!!!) and nice weather........well I don’t think tornadoes qualify as nice. The weather was tolerable.

what I did learn? going with a 4 and 5 year old is exhausting and you have to eat at kid places.....although the Star wars academy is pretty cool.........

Ok I am rambling from lack of sleep! I hope everyone had a great time and after I get some down time from my vacation I will fill you all in on what it is like to go with my girlfriend, mom, 2 nephews and my brothers wife (who has a boyfriend...long story :eek: ) Oh what a week!

rosiep

01-21-2008, 05:47 PM

Tigger&Belle

01-21-2008, 07:51 PM

gee...and I'm guessing that it would have been a really good read too! :scared1:

If you change your mind.......:rolleyes1
That it would have been, but I'm afaid that WMKathy would have written me a nice little PM again, with points attached. :rolleyes1

Paige left about an hour ago. :sad1:

OrlandoMike

01-25-2008, 11:36 AM

NHdisneylover

01-25-2008, 11:41 AM

Not naming any names,:rolleyes1 but I can confirm that someone....

1. Forgot to pack Moleskin for blisters

2. Forgot to jot down the location where they sell "Vodka Snow Cones" at Epcot

and

3. Is ready to go home, pack up, move down here, and work for the mouse!:confused3

Sounds like he had a great time in spite of the wacky weather:cheer2: And, um, I missed something somewhere as vodka snowcones is a new one on me. Pray tell where does one find these? DH must have one:upsidedow

OrlandoMike

01-25-2008, 11:52 AM

Not actually snow cones....

But France has recently added frozen Grand Marnier and frozen Cirtus Vodka to one of the kiosk's out by the lake!:rolleyes1

NHdisneylover

01-25-2008, 11:55 AM

Not actually snow cones....

But France has recently added frozen Grand Marnier and frozen Cirtus Vodka to one of the kiosk's out by the lake!:rolleyes1

Those sound right up DH's alley:) They will make for a nice treat on a hot day come September (me? I am all about the sweet pretzle in Norway no matter what the weather:cutie: ). Thanks for the tip:thumbsup2

CanadianGuy

01-25-2008, 12:36 PM

Not actually snow cones....

But France has recently added frozen Grand Marnier and frozen Cirtus Vodka to one of the kiosk's out by the lake!:rolleyes1

Hmm.. Only 4 months and 1 weeks and whatever it says in my ticker till more frozen Grand Marnier..

Knox

Joshua_me

01-25-2008, 06:54 PM

Not actually snow cones....

But France has recently added frozen Grand Marnier and frozen Cirtus Vodka to one of the kiosk's out by the lake!:rolleyes1

WHAT ???!!! :eek:

NO one alerted me to this ! We were just there last month, that sounds like it would have been tasty.

Just as well, I suppose. We barely made it out of the pub at Rose and Crown as it was... :scared:

Besides, there's always April... :dance3:

I<3EvilQueen

01-26-2008, 09:15 PM

2 weeks from tomorrow SQUUUUEEEEEEEE

OrlandoMike

01-26-2008, 09:16 PM

2 weeks from tomorrow SQUUUUEEEEEEEE

Are you screaming like a girl about your Disney vacation? :happytv:

I<3EvilQueen

01-26-2008, 09:36 PM

Are you screaming like a girl about your Disney vacation? :happytv:

:-)

OrlandoMike

01-26-2008, 09:40 PM

It's all good! I feel the same way about Cedar Point, Vegas, and Disneyland!:woohoo:

TuckandStuiesMom

01-27-2008, 06:54 AM

EEEEEEEeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! (THERE! I too am screaming like a teensy, weensy, leetle girl in support of all my brothers and sisters who are in the midst, on the brink, have just completed, or contemplating a funtabulous, indulgent, perfectamundo va-kay)! Woo-Hoo!

I have 54 days to go... but who's counting??? ;)

BarleyJack

01-27-2008, 08:57 AM

We're baaaaaack! Go into the light Carol Anne! Anyway....wow what a trip! and YES I forgot moleskin and where to buy a grey goose slushie, but we survived nonetheless. Mike is adamant about a trip report but I've never written one before so we'll see..... Overall it was a great trip; highlights were dinner at LeCellier, Tower of Terror, Test Track and winning a dream! (small one but still cool). I think we spent more time at Epcot than anywhere, what a great park! We'll try to figure out this photobucket think and upload some pix to share. See ya real soon! :laughing:

I<3EvilQueen

01-27-2008, 01:05 PM

Are you screaming like a girl about your Disney vacation? :happytv:

Well that and I was working the NHL Rockin' Skate yesterday that had a Jonas Brothers mini concert at the end and all the girls were screaming and I have NEVER heard the volume at Philips arena as I did then.

rosiep

01-27-2008, 03:21 PM

Well that and I was working the NHL Rockin' Skate yesterday that had a Jonas Brothers mini concert at the end and all the girls were screaming and I have NEVER heard the volume at Philips arena as I did then.

Ken..I'll scream like a girl too if only you'll take me with you to Disney :laughing:
and T&SMom...I thought we were friends..and now I find you're leaving me behind...oh the pain..............:sad:

Saxton

01-27-2008, 03:29 PM

I'm back too! I took my mom this trip so it was a bit slow-paced but she had a good time and that's all that matters. We had breakfast a few mornings at POR and I kept looking for someone with a large flashing neon sign that said BarleyJack but no luck! Well, now it's back to the real world ... and planning for my April trip.:woohoo:

I<3EvilQueen

01-27-2008, 04:20 PM

Ken..I'll scream like a girl too if only you'll take me with you to Disney :laughing:
:

I am riding in on the DVC coat-tails of a friend of mine or I would :-)

BarleyJack

01-27-2008, 08:11 PM

He's chip, I'm Dale...LTT photo, just testing out photobucket!
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/BarleyJack/LTTchipanddale.jpg

rosiep

01-27-2008, 08:28 PM

BarleyJack the photo is great!!! We want more!

Welcome home Sue..I'm taking my Mom in October..any pointers?

And lastly Thank You Ken...I knew you were a true friend...we'll work things out for next time!

I<3EvilQueen

01-27-2008, 08:48 PM

Cute waiter in the background too :-)

BarleyJack

01-27-2008, 08:50 PM

That's our waiter, his name is Craig, he was great! So glad you focused on the background.....<sigh> LOL

Joshua_me

01-27-2008, 08:53 PM

Well, damn... You're cute. :goodvibes

Welcome back.

(Oh, and BTW, that's Dale you're with. Chip has a light brown nose, like a 'chocolate chip') Yes, I'm a Disney nerd. ;)

I<3EvilQueen

01-27-2008, 08:55 PM

That's our waiter, his name is Craig, he was great! So glad you focused on the background.....<sigh> LOL

Well I thought it was just a given to say that you and Chip were cute :-)

BarleyJack

01-27-2008, 08:58 PM

Well, damn... You're cute. :goodvibes

Welcome back.

(Oh, and BTW, that's Dale you're with. Chip has a light brown nose, like a 'chocolate chip') Yes, I'm a Disney nerd. ;)

Aww thanks...but thats chip in the pic with me, i promise you. Dale has the red nose and the buck teeth.....i was compared to him all my life prior to the orthodontist LOL! And thanks, its good to be home but can't wait to go back!!

I<3EvilQueen

01-27-2008, 09:00 PM

That's our waiter, his name is Craig, he was great! So glad you focused on the background.....<sigh> LOL

Plus I am a sucker for guys with blue eyes :-)

so how was Beirgarten?

BarleyJack

01-27-2008, 09:03 PM

Plus I am a sucker for guys with blue eyes :-)

so how was Beirgarten?

So is Steve thank goodness!! :lmao:
Biergarten was great! Won't even get into the guys in their lederhosen!

I<3EvilQueen

01-27-2008, 09:04 PM

Biergarten was great! Won't even get into the guys in their lederhosen!

We have an ADR there and I am both excited and nervous about it.

BarleyJack

01-27-2008, 09:09 PM

The food was great, the service was good. The beer, atmosphere and entertainment were what makes this place. Remember you will be sitting with peeps ya dont' know (unless you are a party of 6 or more). Our table mates I think were conventioners....very low key and sedate. Not much conversation to be had but no worries, still a good meal and a great environment. I also think Germany is the best pavilion in World Showcase next to Morocco. Just beautiful! I really need to get started on a trip report lol

(Ja waren die deutschen Männer heiß an Biergarten!!!)

npmommie

01-28-2008, 12:02 AM

Glad to see you! So happy to hear you had fun! Love the pic of you and Chip, you are both cuties!! :)
Tower of Terror was also one of the highlights of my 7 yo's on our last trip, she rode 10 times! LOL

TuckandStuiesMom

01-28-2008, 07:22 PM

Ken..I'll scream like a girl too if only you'll take me with you to Disney :laughing:
and T&SMom...I thought we were friends..and now I find you're leaving me behind...oh the pain..............:sad:

You would be very welcome to join us, M'Dear -- iffen you don't mind staying in tent... The more, the merrier I say. :dance3:

TuckandStuiesMom

01-28-2008, 07:27 PM

BarleyJack

01-28-2008, 08:49 PM

Started a trip report under Mike's sticky....hmmm that sounds odd for some reason....Anyway, take a read if ya get a sec!

NHdisneylover

01-29-2008, 09:24 AM

Started a trip report under Mike's sticky....hmmm that sounds odd for some reason....Anyway, take a read if ya get a sec!

Welcome back. I'm looking forward to reading it when I have a few extra minutes. I have alread enjoyed the comments here.
Are there more pictures there?????

rosiep

01-29-2008, 02:14 PM

You would be very welcome to join us, M'Dear -- iffen you don't mind staying in tent... The more, the merrier I say. :dance3:

I am an experienced camper! Why, I've dropped more flashlights down in outhouses than I care to count! :scared1:

RickinNYC

01-29-2008, 05:13 PM

Camping? Blech.

God invented hotels for a reason people!

rosiep

01-29-2008, 06:06 PM

Camping? Blech.

God invented hotels for a reason people!

Camping is camping..but it's not a vacation without ROOM SERVICE!!!!

BarleyJack

01-29-2008, 09:44 PM

Welcome back. I'm looking forward to reading it when I have a few extra minutes. I have alread enjoyed the comments here.
Are there more pictures there?????

Yep, there are pix!

TuckandStuiesMom

01-30-2008, 06:46 AM

Camping is camping..but it's not a vacation without ROOM SERVICE!!!!

You know it is funny -- In my last job, I traveled quite a bit and stayed in some pretty nice places (particularly when meeting with customers) but honestly, it never seemed all that much like a treat to me. I tent-camped for the first time @ WDW a year or so ago and loved it. Waking up to the sounds that the birds and little tree frogs make -- awesome. One night, it rained a little bit and that was really pleasant too -- the air was so fresh and sweet. My attitude might change 100% if I'm caught in a downpour or a big-time windstorm but right now, I think I like camping better.

Saxton

01-30-2008, 05:23 PM

Welcome home Sue..I'm taking my Mom in October..any pointers?

Rosie - the best advice I can give is to let your mom take the lead. I can walk all day but my mom has had 2 knee replacements so she walks, but the endurance isn't there. She also has issues getting on and off some rides - especially boats like POTC where she needs to step down to get in and then step up to get out. Think about any mobility limitations that your mom might have before you get on each ride. And most of all ... enjoy spending time with her!

I<3EvilQueen

01-31-2008, 08:21 PM

(Ja waren die deutschen Männer heiß an Biergarten!!!)

i am excited and nervous about the Biergarten. What if I hate the food of my ancestors? :-)

BarleyJack

01-31-2008, 08:27 PM

you'll like it even if you don't care for the food.....just chug on your beer and enjoy the show!

TuckandStuiesMom

01-31-2008, 08:30 PM

i am excited and nervous about the Biergarten. What if I hate the food of my ancestors? :-)

You'll see. It'll be yummy -- Spaetzel Ummmmm... (I can't even spell it but I know it's tasty:thumbsup2 )

NHdisneylover

01-31-2008, 08:53 PM

you'll like it even if you don't care for the food.....just chug on your beer and enjoy the show!

Both DS and I are really, really picky and we still find things to eat there. That's part of the beauty of a buffet:lovestruc You'll be fine (and there is always the beer).

rosiep

02-01-2008, 03:18 PM

Rosie - the best advice I can give is to let your mom take the lead. I can walk all day but my mom has had 2 knee replacements so she walks, but the endurance isn't there. She also has issues getting on and off some rides - especially boats like POTC where she needs to step down to get in and then step up to get out. Think about any mobility limitations that your mom might have before you get on each ride. And most of all ... enjoy spending time with her!

Thank you-

Spunky as Mom is, she is getting older. Because we live on opposite coasts I don't get to see what her frailties are. I do know that she is really looking forward to this trip and for the first time in a long while there is excitement in her voice when we talk.

I<3EvilQueen

02-07-2008, 12:11 PM

3 days to go :banana: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

NHdisneylover

02-08-2008, 08:45 AM

3 days to go :banana: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :banana:

:yay: :yay: Now it's only 2, right? So are you packed?

OrlandoMike

02-08-2008, 08:52 AM

:yay: :yay: Now it's only 2, right? So are you packed?

He's been packed for a month! :rotfl2:

NHdisneylover

02-08-2008, 09:18 AM

He's been packed for a month! :rotfl2:

Ahh, my kinda guy!:thumbsup2

I<3EvilQueen

02-08-2008, 09:22 AM

Yeah I have been packed for awhile now. I am currently on the Great Shoe debate. How many to take, what colors and will my favorite pair hold in for one last WDW trip? or should I take a backup pair?

But I leave on Sunday morning. So if I don't talk to y'all at work today, I'll see you on the 18th.

jamieandben

02-08-2008, 09:31 AM

Take them all... you can never have to many shoes.:thumbsup2
hope you have a great time.

I<3EvilQueen

02-08-2008, 10:15 AM

Take them all... you can never have to many shoes.:thumbsup2
hope you have a great time.

Oh I agree but which of my 40 pairs of shoes to take :-)

NHdisneylover

02-08-2008, 10:58 AM

Oh I agree but which of my 40 pairs of shoes to take :-)

:rotfl2: WEll, even I hafta agree 40 might be pushing the limit. But seriously, if there is one pair that may or may not last the trip then that pair needs a back up. This is comming form a girl who had a sandle strap break on day one of a ten day trip back when WDW did not sell shoes:headache: Back-up shoes are a GOOD thing.

I<3EvilQueen

02-08-2008, 11:04 AM

:rotfl2: WEll, even I hafta agree 40 might be pushing the limit. But seriously, if there is one pair that may or may not last the trip then that pair needs a back up. This is comming form a girl who had a sandle strap break on day one of a ten day trip back when WDW did not sell shoes:headache: Back-up shoes are a GOOD thing.

Sadly one more pair of shoes might mean another bag to pack and then I can take more clothes :-)

OrlandoMike

02-08-2008, 11:04 AM

Welcome Home Imelda! :rotfl2:

NHdisneylover

02-08-2008, 11:16 AM

Sadly one more pair of shoes might mean another bag to pack and then I can take more clothes :-)

Nah, just put the one pair of sheos in it. Think of it as a challenge to buy enough fun souvineers to fill the bag for the trip home:upsidedow