Murph's Top Ten WDW Attractions - The Finale Updated 4/24 [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

puggymom

02-16-2008, 02:42 PM

This was a Mother Daughter trip and I am just cutting and pasting from my pre trippie the introductions….http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1682282

HI, I am puggymom 41, pug lover , NY Jets fan and of course a Disney lover . I am the planner of this latest sojourn to Mouseland. Well, I am always the planner as those that are reading this are too, why else are you reading. I am also a Focker and my next trip after this is going to be the great Focker meet of 2008, see pre-trippie link in siggie

Me winning a dream fass pass last year

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7db27b3127cce83ecf065e06300000016108AaNGbZw4bti

And now let me introduce Murph, aka my mom, 74. The woman who gave birth to me, took me to WDW in 1972 (where she lost me behind the castle ), DL in 1976 and didn’t see the reason to go back to either one . See I am the only addict in my family. I do have a brother that has taken his kids a couple of times, but doesn’t, GASP , plan anything, they just wing it. My other brother, well, 1972 and 1976 apparently were enough for him. See, I am the one my parents got right!

Murph with the pugs
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Some things to know about Murph, she seems to act more and more like a teenager, can be extremely cheap, but then turn around and is very generous, particularly with her grandkids, and has some of the ugliest carry on bags you have seen. Just wait until I snap pics of her luggage. But she is also a saint. As some of you know my Dad was sick for many years, Mom stayed home and took care of him, hardly went anywhere as he was housebound. Because of this, Dad had the comforts of home up until the end. I cannot thank her enough for her sacrifices.

Now it is Murph’s turn to have fun and boy is she. Last year she went to Hawaii, Vegas, Massachusetts and Greece. This year so far she has trips planned for, WDW, France, Massachusetts again, and a river cruise. Believe me she has earned every one of these trips, she is living her life again.

How did this trip come about you ask…Last Easter as we were driving back from my brother’s house and I was talking about my up coming trip to WDW, Murph said she would like to go to WDW. Well, you could have knocked me over with a feather. She has only been once since 1972, but that was in 1994 with me. We did have a great time, but yet again, she was like been there, done that. I know I don’t understand that either. But, she is an animal lover and wanted to see AK and I think she was getting curious as to what her youngest child saw in WDW that compelled me to spend so much of my time and disposable income there.

So now when to go… Murph, who was never a smoker, has emphysema from second hand smoke, her Dad and my Dad were pipe smokers. Now she doesn’t have it real bad, but going when it was crowded or hot wasn’t an option. I had never been in February and had heard how light the crowds were in the early part of the month. OK we will go the first week in February long before the President day week crowds.

Oh, but not so fast, is it ever that simple...

Now, thanks to the Dis, I learned that Mardi Gras was the first week of February this year. Uh-oh, that means that Ash Wednesday is that week too! Now Murph is a very devoted Catholic. If we are there Ash Wednesday that would mean losing a half a day of park time to go get her some Ashes. I made an executive decision and moved this trippie to the 2nd week of February, we would still be heading home before the worst of the President’s day crowds.

Next up - it's finally time to go home!

For your reading pleasure, here are the links to each update

It's finally time (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23240027&postcount=3)
getting out of Jersey (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23256917&postcount=36)
Are you sure you know what you are doing (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23284345&postcount=63)
Arriving Home (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23331480&postcount=83)
You forget what? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23354786&postcount=109)
Where's the coffee? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23476867&postcount=136)
What was that # again (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23498055&postcount=151)
You petted a what??? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23549463&postcount=180)
The Enabler (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23596068&postcount=203\)
Murph gets pinned (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23637589&postcount=240)
Murph gets her character on (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23694489&postcount=277)
Murph's armed and not so dangerous (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23761150&postcount=329)
Murph gets her coaster on (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23829455&postcount=369)
Murph wants revenge (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23951535&postcount=399)
Murph still seeks revenge (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23984975&postcount=419)
Murph shows her competitive side again (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24149092&postcount=449)
Murph finds her thrill (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24175949&postcount=470)
Puggymom gets up close and personal with the Canucks (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24249084&postcount=496)
Valentine's Day gets competitive (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24312320&postcount=512)
Merry Christmas (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24446373&postcount=543)
The Beginning of the End (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24606376&postcount=583)
The Finale (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24704239&postcount=602)

jcc0621

02-16-2008, 02:44 PM

Ummmm, did you think starting a new thread you would lose us:confused3 :rotfl2:

Can't wait to here all about it Mo:woohoo:

EDITED TO SAY FIRST:banana: :banana:

puggymom

02-16-2008, 02:47 PM

Our trip began on Saturday, February 9th. Murph arrived at my house late afternoon around 3:15.

Me: How many bags did you bring?
Murph: only 3, but I am leaving one here
Me: so one checked and one carryon
Murph: no 2 carryons
Me: what? you are are not checking a bag???
Murph: yes I am checking one bag
Me: How many are you carrying on?
Murph:2
Me:HUH????:confused3
Me: Let me see what you are carrying on?
Murph, here these 2
Me: what are you checking?
Murph: this one
Me: then what are you leaving here?
Murph: That one is in the car.
Me:D’OH:headache:

Yes, this is a typical converstaion with us. I made a comment about her carryos not being the usual ones. And her remark was, I know how you hate them and didn't want to listen to you laughing at them. Um, yeah I do:rolleyes1 , they are a blue mesh sort of thing, that are just the ugliest things, so I was grateful she didn’t bring them.

After Murph got organized, don’t ask, I still don’t understand why she waited until she got here to do that, we went for a light dinner at a sandwich place near my house.

We ended up watching Victor/Victoria on TV before heading to bed to get what should be a good nights sleep.:sad2: I tossed and turned all night and finally at 4:30 I got up. I gathered the pugs up and got them outside and fed. Murph started stirring around this time so I didn’t have to wake her. :thumbsup2 For this I was grateful.

Me:How did you sleep?
Murph: I froze all night.
Me: Why didn’t you get another blanket.
Murph: I didn’t want to wake you.
Me: I was probably up, but there are the blankets in the den in the basket.
Murph: Oh
Me::rolleyes:

AIS time(a$$ in seat, hi DLMama:wave2: ) was 6:15. Shortly after 6 I went to load the bags in the car and noticed a sheet of ice on my car. :eek: Normally I park in the garage, but I put Murph’s car in the garage last night, I left the defroster on and went back in. Murph was ready!!!!!! :worship: We said goodbye to the pugs and were on our way at 6:10! That's right we were ahead of schedule:yay:

Next up: Getting out of Jersey!

jcc0621

02-16-2008, 02:55 PM

Me: How many bags did you bring?
Murph: only 3, but I am leaving one here
Me: so one checked and one carryon
Murph: no 2 carryons
Me: what? you are are not checking a bag???
Murph: yes I am checking one bag
Me: How many are you carrying on?
Murph:2
Me:HUH????:confused3
Me: Let me see what you are carrying on?
Murph, here these 2
Me: what are you checking?
Murph: this one
Me: then what are you leaving here?
Murph: That one is in the car.
Me:D’OH:headache:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

We said goodbye to the pugs and were on our way at 6:10! That's right we were ahead of schedule:yay:

:woohoo:

Next up: Getting out of Jersey!

popcorn::

puggymom

02-16-2008, 02:57 PM

Wow Janet, you are fast, and Welcome aboard:yay:

TEminnie

02-16-2008, 03:05 PM

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-16-2008, 03:24 PM

:yay:

:lmao: at the luggage conversation.

kaysmommie

02-16-2008, 03:33 PM

:yay: Can't believe your back already! That went fast. Well waiting to hear more popcorn:: .

DisneyJo

02-16-2008, 03:44 PM

OMG Mo this sounds like it will be hilarious :rotfl2:

You left on time, good start :yay:

Disneyland_Mama

02-16-2008, 03:59 PM

No time to read right now - I'm off to a birthday party with Maddie! Just saving my place! ;)

boysmom5150

02-16-2008, 04:01 PM

Ok welcome home and Ill be back to read in a few:goodvibes

puggymom

02-16-2008, 04:09 PM

:rotfl2: Great start Mo! Reminds me of the "who's on first" routine! :thumbsup2

I just love Abbott and Costello, grew up watching them every Sunday at 11:30, this was preceded by F Troop at 11.

:yay:

:lmao: at the luggage conversation.

:yay: Can't believe your back already! That went fast. Well waiting to hear more popcorn:: .

OMG Mo this sounds like it will be hilarious :rotfl2:

You left on time, good start :yay:

No time to read right now - I'm off to a birthday party with Maddie! Just saving my place! ;)

Ok welcome home and Ill be back to read in a few:goodvibes

Hi everyone and :welcome:

Oh and Theresa, the sandwich place we had dinner was Fresh City, P knows this place, I remember talking to him about it that day we all met at MGM.

jcc0621

02-16-2008, 04:11 PM

this was preceded by F Troop at 11.

The end of the civil war was near when quite accidentally:thumbsup2 :lmao:

boysmom5150

02-16-2008, 04:18 PM

Funny my mom and I have those same kinds of convos:rotfl2:

OMG, Murph was ready on time --I hope this trend continues....
Oh and I know that just because you left your house on time doesnt mean Newark or Continental (is that who you flew??)was on time:headache:
I hope that they were for your sake, nothing like being delayed on the way to Disney:mad:

boysmom5150

02-16-2008, 04:21 PM

Oh and Theresa, the sandwich place we had dinner was Fresh City, P knows this place, I remember talking to him about it that day we all met at MGM.
Yes, P knows this place:rotfl2: they grab lunch there once in a while

Disneyolic

02-16-2008, 04:21 PM

I'll be back. I just hopped on to sub to my favourite DISer's TR! :hug:

cmp1111

02-16-2008, 04:49 PM

Great start, early and everything!:goodvibes

I'm not sure I get the bag situation... ;) How many did she carry on? :rotfl2:

puggymom

02-16-2008, 05:19 PM

I'll be back. I just hopped on to sub to my favourite DISer's TR! :hug:

;)

Great start, early and everything!:goodvibes

I'm not sure I get the bag situation... ;) How many did she carry on? :rotfl2:

OH, we are not done with the bag situation:rolleyes1

jcc0621

02-16-2008, 05:58 PM

OH, we are not done with the bag situation:rolleyes1

Uh oh:scared:

byoung

02-16-2008, 06:03 PM

Thanks for reporting.

Montana Disney Fan

02-16-2008, 06:23 PM

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

mkluvsmickey

02-16-2008, 06:32 PM

I'm cracking up at your luggage conversations! :lmao: At least you were out the door ahead of schedule - good sign hopefully. :)

Disneyland_Mama

02-16-2008, 06:44 PM

Montana Disney Fan

02-16-2008, 06:56 PM

Moe, sup wit da Pug fetish? popcorn::

LurrrvtheDuck

02-16-2008, 07:46 PM

Hi Mo! :wave2:

Wow you guys are all just TR speed demons. :)

Disneyolic

02-16-2008, 08:26 PM

Okey dokey. So far so good! :thumbsup2 Which airport are you headed to? Airline? Details!!!!!

PrincessV

02-16-2008, 08:31 PM

Me:How did you sleep?
Murph: I froze all night.
Me: Why didn’t you get another blanket.
Murph: I didn’t want to wake you.
Me: I was probably up, but there are the blankets in the den in the basket.
Murph: Oh
Me::rolleyes:
OMG, OMG, OMG - I KNOW this conversation!!!! :lmao: Please tell me she's not sleeping on the sofa bed at WDW?! ;)
Next up: Getting out of Jersey!
Always an interesting feat. popcorn::

carrieannie

02-16-2008, 11:28 PM

Hi Mo! Funny start! Cant wait for more! popcorn:: Murph seems like a riot! Do you call her Murph r just mom? :)

Lauralee131

02-17-2008, 07:46 AM

Wow you're back already! Well, I'm sad for YOU but happy to have another TR to read!!:thumbsup2

englishrose47

02-17-2008, 08:34 AM

Hi Puggymom I'm back too and have started my report as well . Did anyone not know I went SOLO as in Alone , Me ,Myself and I::rotfl2: Enjoying your TR. I had many bags also as I packed for blizzard to heatwave :lmao:

scottny

02-17-2008, 09:38 AM

Ok all caught up. nice that you got out early. looking forward to more.

puggymom

02-17-2008, 09:55 AM

I'm cracking up at your luggage conversations! :lmao: At least you were out the door ahead of schedule - good sign hopefully. :)

Hopefully...

Seriously??? :eek: No hokey pokey in the drive-way? No "I forgot my glasses on the counter."? No "I have to pee." :confused3

No fair. :snooty:

Nope it was a drama free departure:thumbsup2

Hi Mo! :wave2:

Wow you guys are all just TR speed demons. :) Hi Z, I hear ya went missing for a few days, gald to see you back.

Okey dokey. So far so good! :thumbsup2 Which airport are you headed to? Airline? Details!!!!!
Patience...

OMG, OMG, OMG - I KNOW this conversation!!!! :lmao: Please tell me she's not sleeping on the sofa bed at WDW?! ;)

You know I did think of you whilst having this conversation, scary how y'all drop into my mind when I am not on the Dis.

Hi Mo! Funny start! Cant wait for more! popcorn:: Murph seems like a riot! Do you call her Murph r just mom? :)
Actually I call her both, mostly Muprh now, but when I need her to listen up it's Mom.

Wow you're back already! Well, I'm sad for YOU but happy to have another TR to read!!:thumbsup2

Hi there, yes I got me some PDD.

Hi Puggymom I'm back too and have started my report as well . Did anyone not know I went SOLO as in Alone , Me ,Myself and I::rotfl2: Enjoying your TR. I had many bags also as I packed for blizzard to heatwave :lmao:

You know I did hear something about you taking a solo trip;)

Ok all caught up. nice that you got out early. looking forward to more.

I think I told you, but your departure day had me nervous....

scottny

02-17-2008, 10:24 AM

I think I told you, but your departure day had me nervous....

my departure day was a nightmare. wait for the day to go home. :rotfl2:

tiggerbell

02-17-2008, 11:40 AM

Now with that luggage conversation, you know what it's like to plan a meal with Meggie! :lmao:

puggymom

02-17-2008, 11:57 AM

Now with that luggage conversation, you know what it's like to plan a meal with Meggie! :lmao:

AWWW, poor Meggie, maybe we should send her on vacay with Murph:lmao:

puggymom

02-17-2008, 12:05 PM

We arrive at the off site parking lot and I go and check us in. In a few minutes we are loaded into the shuttle van with about 50 other people:crowded: . OK maybe I am exaggerating , but we were squeezed in tight. There were actually kids sitting on other kids laps.:eek:

Those that are familiar with Newark airport know that there are 3 terminals, Continental has taken over Terminal C and parts of B and A. We of course were flying out of C and had to stop at A and B before getting dropped off. I had already checked in on line and had our boarding passes so we were still good time wise:thumbsup2 and with no wait, easily checked our luggage in. Being it was only about 7 am the line at security was fairly short and relatively painless to get through, except for the bottle of water that Murph forgot to throw out.:headache: I stepped thought the screener and see my shoes and coat, but where’s my carryon. :eek: You know the one with my money and credit cards, etc. I start looking around saying where’s my red bag and Murph steps behind me and starts getting her stuff off the conveyor belt, but still no red bag. One of the TSA agents hears me and says they had to send it through for a second screening. OK that’s fine, as long as it’s still here. Whew!!!!

After my bag was properly screened, we both needed breakfast and Murph needed her Java juice. I parked her at the gate with the carryons, which of course was the farthset from security and I went in search of food.

Murph loves Dunkin Donuts coffee so I headed for the food court. I got her French Vanilla, myself tea and lookie at those yummy coffee cake muffins. Murph wanted something with yogurt, so I went to another place and got her a yogurt parfait with granola and fruit. Oh and I picked up a couple of bottles of water.

As I return to the gate there is Murph, unpacking her carryons. :confused:

Me: What are you doing?
Murph: Getting organized.
Me::rolleyes:

It’s then I noticed that within one of the carryons is yet another bag, she actually had 3 carryons.:sad2:

Our flight started to board shortly after we finished eating. I did notice that there was no pre-boarding of families with small children. We took off on time, which meant we would be getting into Orlando early. :woohoo:

Before I left Bonnie, the petsitter gave me a book to read about the founding of Three Dog Bakery. If you love animals it’s a must read. You will laugh and cry. I read half of it on the way down to Orlando. It’s called Amazing Grace.

As we were getting off I told Murph I wanted to stop at the bathroom. While using the facilities, I grabbed a pair of shorts and croc ithacas to change into out of my carryon. As I stepped out of the bathroom, Murph asks if that’s what I was wearing on the plane.

Me:No, I didn’t wear shorts and flip flops on the plane.:rolleyes:
Murph: Well, I didn’t think you did. Did you just change?
Me: :rolleyes:

We hop on the fake monorail and Murph is all excited, “Our first Ride, huh?”

I’m thinking this is a great sign.:yay:

We head down to claim the luggage and again I park Murph at a bench with the carryons and go to get the checked bags. Both of our bags were among the first to come out. I head off to find Murph and yet again there she is unpacking her carryons.:confused:

Me: What are you doing?
Murph: You got both bags already?
Me: yes, but what are you doing
Murph: I can’t believe you got both so fast.
Me: What are you doing?
Murph: I never get my bags so fast.
Me: What are doing with your carryons?
Murph: Oh, just organizing,
Me::rolleyes:

Next up – Are you sure you know what you are doing?

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-17-2008, 12:19 PM

Don't want to quote the whole thing so I think this will suffice: :rotfl2:

cmp1111

02-17-2008, 12:36 PM

Hey, she just wanted them to be right! :rotfl:

And, I'm fairly sure you know what you're doing... ;)

Disneyolic

02-17-2008, 01:15 PM

Did you get any snacks on the plane. Come on! Where are the details? ;) As a family, I found it easier to wait to board sometimes so the kids weren't cooped up on the plane. Whenever we feel we need more time we don't listen to the "boarding rules". We just walk up in line no matter. No one has ever said anything to us seeing our family.

I would never have thought of changing clothes at the airport. I just dress for warmness no matter. Yup! I'm the one coming home from Florida to NY with snow falling all the while wearing flops and capris! :thumbsup2

Phibbles

02-17-2008, 01:16 PM

:rotfl:

popcorn::

jcc0621

02-17-2008, 01:23 PM

As I return to the gate there is Murph, unpacking her carryons. :confused:

Me: What are you doing?
Murph: Getting organized.
Me::rolleyes:

It’s then I noticed that within one of the carryons is yet another bag, she actually had 3 carryons.:sad2:

:lmao:

As we were getting off I told Murph I wanted to stop at the bathroom. While using the facilities, I grabbed a pair of shorts and croc ithacas to change into out of my carryon. As I stepped out of the bathroom, Murph asks if that’s what I was wearing on the plane.

Me:No, I didn’t wear shorts and flip flops on the plane.:rolleyes:
Murph: Well, I didn’t think you did. Did you just change?
Me: :rolleyes:

:rotfl:

We hop on the fake monorail and Murph is all excited, “Our first Ride, huh?”

I’m thinking this is a great sign.:yay:

Murph is turning to the dark side:thumbsup2

We head down to claim the luggage and again I park Murph at a bench with the carryons and go to get the checked bags. Both of our bags were among the first to come out. I head off to find Murph and yet again there she is unpacking her carryons.:confused:

Me: What are you doing?
Murph: You got both bags already?
Me: yes, but what are you doing
Murph: I can’t believe you got both so fast.
Me: What are you doing?
Murph: I never get my bags so fast.
Me: What are doing with your carryons?
Murph: Oh, just organizing,
Me::rolleyes:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Next up – Are you sure you know what you are doing?

popcorn::

Disneyland_Mama

02-17-2008, 01:44 PM

Why no photo's?? I must see Murph and her extremely organized carry-ons! :lmao:

englishrose47

02-17-2008, 01:54 PM

Murph sounds like me I am always reorganizingthings:thumbsup2 but DGD takes the prize for that, everynight last year she reorgaized our room we didn't find lots of things till we fully unpacked.:lmao: We swear we are handcuffing her to the bed each night :rotfl2: so she can't tidy up for us we like being slobs. As long as my carryon is organized I'm fine:rotfl:

puggymom

02-17-2008, 02:05 PM

Don't want to quote the whole thing so I think this will suffice: :rotfl2:
Glad to see you are being entertained;)
Hey, she just wanted them to be right! :rotfl:

And, I'm fairly sure you know what you're doing... ;)

If she was more like me she wouldn't need to keep organizing, still never figured out exactly what she was doing.

Did you get any snacks on the plane. Come on! Where are the details? ;) As a family, I found it easier to wait to board sometimes so the kids weren't cooped up on the plane. Whenever we feel we need more time we don't listen to the "boarding rules". We just walk up in line no matter. No one has ever said anything to us seeing our family.

I would never have thought of changing clothes at the airport. I just dress for warmness no matter. Yup! I'm the one coming home from Florida to NY with snow falling all the while wearing flops and capris! :thumbsup2

OK, they handed out corn muffins and I had hot tea, Murph had coffee.

Continental was enforcing the rules on both flights I noticed folks trying to get on early and were told to wait.

It was only 33 degrees when we left (according to the car thermostat), I was not wearing flip flops and shorts until I got to FL where is was in the seventies.

Murph is turning to the dark side:thumbsup2

Just you wait....

Why no photo's?? I must see Murph and her extremely organized carry-ons! :lmao:

My camera was in my carryon with Murph.

Do tell you the truth, I am not so sure they were ever organized.

Murph sounds like me I am always reorganizingthings:thumbsup2 but DGD takes the prize for that, everynight last year she reorgaized our room we didn't find lots of things till we fully unpacked.:lmao: We swear we are handcuffing her to the bed each night :rotfl2: so she can't tidy up for us we like being slobs. As long as my carryon is organized I'm fine:rotfl:

See that's me, always picking up the room, I can't stand a mess. Tell DGD, she can come with me anytime.

mkluvsmickey

02-17-2008, 02:36 PM

Before I left Bonnie, the petsitter gave me a book to read about the founding of Three Dog Bakery. If you love animals it’s a must read. You will laugh and cry. I read half of it on the way down to Orlando. It’s called Amazing Grace.

Thanks for the book review! Sound great. Did you read "Marley & Me"? Another great dog book that will have you laughing and crying.

Love Murph's organizing and reorganizing! :lmao: Glad you made to to Orlando on time! Now on to the good stuff! :)

mkluvsmickey

02-17-2008, 02:38 PM

Hey Mo - does your computer screen need to be cleaned? (Saw this on another thread and couldn't resist - thought you may enjoy ;) )

http://cache.valleywag.com/assets/resources/screenclean.swf

TEminnie

02-17-2008, 02:50 PM

In a few minutes we are loaded into the shuttle van with about 50 other people:crowded: .
That should get you ready for the Disney buses at closing time! :thumbsup2

It’s then I noticed that within one of the carryons is yet another bag, she actually had 3 carryons.:sad2:
You can never have too many!:snooty:

Our flight started to board shortly after we finished eating. I did notice that there was no pre-boarding of families with small children. We took off on time, which meant we would be getting into Orlando early. :woohoo:
I never understood this---why would I want to have the kids sit on the plane even longer?? :confused3

Me:No, I didn’t wear shorts and flip flops on the plane.:rolleyes:
Murph: Well, I didn’t think you did. Did you just change?
Me: :rolleyes:
:rotfl2: Uh...no mom, it's all an illusion! :lmao:

Next up – Are you sure you know what you are doing?
:lmao: Glad you both made it there! :thumbsup2

TheDISneyFamily

02-17-2008, 02:52 PM

No fair starting this when I was sick. :sick: I can't believe I'm on page 4. :sad:

It's OK... I understand... :sad1: I'm catching up now... :surfweb:

DisneyJo

02-17-2008, 02:54 PM

So Murph likes to organise huh :rotfl2:

Hysterical :lmao:

puggymom

02-17-2008, 02:58 PM

Hey Mo - does your computer screen need to be cleaned? (Saw this on another thread and couldn't resist - thought you may enjoy ;) )

http://cache.valleywag.com/assets/resources/screenclean.swf

OMG!!!! He looks like Namath did when he was a pup:love:

That should get you ready for the Disney buses at closing time! :thumbsup2

Nope, another reason I rent a car:thumbsup2

You can never have too many!:snooty:

Yes you can if you DD needs to help you carry them:rolleyes1

No fair starting this when I was sick. :sick: I can't believe I'm on page 4. :sad:

It's OK... I understand... :sad1: I'm catching up now... :surfweb:

Feel better:hug:

So Murph likes to organise huh :rotfl2:

Hysterical :lmao:

Well, she calls it organizing, I haven't quite come up with a name that accurately describes it.;)

TheDISneyFamily

02-17-2008, 03:06 PM

Murph is one organized woman! :thumbsup2 (or is it OCD?) Very sneaky of her to conceal her extra carry-on in her second carry-on. LOL! :cool2:

This is gonna be a great TR, I can just feel it! :lmao:
Waiting for more!!! popcorn::
-Michelle

P.S. I always have an OMG moment at the airport, similar to your 'where's my red bag?!' moment at the security check. :eek: I guess it's the thrill of traveling, eh? ;)

englishrose47

02-17-2008, 03:08 PM

OMG!!!! He looks like Namath did when he was a pup:love:

Nope, another reason I rent a car:thumbsup2

Yes you can if you DD needs to help you carry them:rolleyes1

Feel better:hug:

Well, she calls it organizing, I haven't quite come up with a name that accurately describes it.;)

How about aggravating or or OCD !!:rolleyes1 That's what I call DGD's organizing anyway:rotfl:

puggymom

02-17-2008, 04:00 PM

Murph is one organized woman! :thumbsup2 (or is it OCD?) Very sneaky of her to conceal her extra carry-on in her second carry-on. LOL! :cool2:

Murph is not what I call organized, she wants to be, just doesn't quite get there;)

How about aggravating or or OCD !!:rolleyes1 That's what I call DGD's organizing anyway:rotfl:

I can't say it's aggravating as I do find her entertaining;) , but she certainly makes my eyes roll:rolleyes:

scottny

02-17-2008, 04:36 PM

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/laugh.gif

sounds like a fun trip through both airports. glad u made it there.

Sleeping*Beauty

02-17-2008, 07:09 PM

Sounds like this is going to be a hilarious trip report. Can't wait to read more!

PrincessV

02-17-2008, 07:41 PM

It’s then I noticed that within one of the carryons is yet another bag, she actually had 3 carryons.:sad2:
I think maybe Murph is on to something with this! :idea:
While using the facilities, I grabbed a pair of shorts and croc ithacas to change into out of my carryon. As I stepped out of the bathroom, Murph asks if that’s what I was wearing on the plane.
:rotfl2:

So, um, is she organized yet? ;)

puggymom

02-17-2008, 07:53 PM

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/laugh.gif

sounds like a fun trip through both airports. glad u made it there.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Sounds like this is going to be a hilarious trip report. Can't wait to read more!
:welcome:

I think maybe Murph is on to something with this! :idea:

Listen I won't encourage Gramma if you don't encourage Murph;)

So, um, is she organized yet? ;)
:sad2:

dvc at last !

02-17-2008, 07:59 PM

I am enjoying reading this report...

..............................want more !

:cool1:

ALnRYSmom

02-17-2008, 08:51 PM

:surfweb: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

an't wait to read more.

winkers

02-18-2008, 11:14 AM

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Murph cracks me up!! I want to see this super organized carry ons!

puggymom

02-18-2008, 03:28 PM

I am enjoying reading this report...

..............................want more !

:cool1:

:welcome:

:surfweb: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

an't wait to read more.

:welcome:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Murph cracks me up!! I want to see this super organized carry ons!

But the thing is it never got organized:lmao:

carrieannie

02-18-2008, 03:38 PM

I`m way behind! :sad2: I`m going to go catch up now! :flower3:

puggymom

02-18-2008, 03:38 PM

With Murph organized;) , we head off to the National Emerald Aisle. The beauty of this is there is no line, just go out to the garage and head over to the Aisle marked Emerald. You just pick a car and drive to the booth to check out. Takes a matter of minutes.:thumbsup2

I explained this to Murph but she wasn’t quite grasping it. :confused: As we left the terminal to cross the street to the garage, she started saying that we need to go the desk first and get the keys.

Me: No, the keys are in the car.
Murph: But how do you know which car?
Me: you just pick any car on the marked aisle
Murph: But don’t you have to wait in line at the desk first?
Me: No, all my info is preregisted before hand.
Murph:confused:

So we arrive at the Emerald Aisle and I ask Murph if she has a preference.
Murph: How do you know which one to take.
Me: pick any car on this aisle
Murph: where are the keys?
Me: in the driver’s door
Murph: I don’t care, you pick. I’m confused.
Me: OK, let’s take this white one, it’s the same make I had in October and I liked it.

We load the car up and pull up to the booth where I hand my license, credit card and email confirmation. 2 minutes later we are exiting the garage and Murph is impressed. :)

Murph: Wow that was easy and quick.
Me: Yes, I love Emerald Aisle, best invention since sliced bread.
Murph: I like traveling with you.
Me: good, now let’s go home!
Murph: Wow I never see you smile like this.
Me: That’s because I am heading to my happy place and I feel the real world slipping away.

Murph is very tired and asks if I would mind if she closed her eyes and try and grab a cat nap. Nope, go right ahead, I will wake you when we get to the Boardwalk.

Next Up: Arriving Home!

carrieannie

02-18-2008, 03:54 PM

I didnt know all that about the rental cars! Thats awsome! :thumbsup2 We take ME.
Thats great when you can impress your Mother!! :worship:
Your going "Home"!! popcorn::

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-18-2008, 04:09 PM

I have to admit that I found the rental car system odd when we went through it in July. Just not what we are used to up here so I can understand Murph's confusion. Of course I only needed it explained to me once. ;)

Disneyolic

02-18-2008, 04:38 PM

Don't you feel great that Murph thinks you're something special, doing that fancy schmancy Emerald Aisle? ;) So far, so great. Hoping checkin goes just as smoothly ...

jcc0621

02-18-2008, 05:07 PM

boysmom5150

02-18-2008, 06:41 PM

WOW I must mark this in my book of AMAZING EWR APT DEPARTURES

We flew in Jan and had no problem and now no problem for you....WTH is going on here:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Murph sure is a hoot. packing carry-ons within carry-ons:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
And all that organizing.
I think I said this once before but Murph and my Aunt Rose may be the same person.:rotfl2: I love to travel with her, I never stop laughing.

love the fact that Murph was amazed with your car rental skills:rotfl:

Hope checkin is smoothpopcorn::

cmp1111

02-18-2008, 06:43 PM

We load the car up and pull up to the booth where I hand my license, credit card and email confirmation. 2 minutes later we are exiting the garage and Murph is impressed. :)

:thumbsup2

Murph: I like traveling with you.
Me: good, now let’s go home!
Murph: Wow I never see you smile like this.
Me: That’s because I am heading to my happy place and I feel the real world slipping away.

Awww... :goodvibes That made me smile.

puggymom

02-18-2008, 06:45 PM

I didnt know all that about the rental cars! Thats awsome! :thumbsup2 We take ME.
Thats great when you can impress your Mother!! :worship:
Your going "Home"!! popcorn::

I tried doing the Disney bus thing once, hated it, I am too much for a control freak. I love the freedom of having a car:thumbsup2

I have to admit that I found the rental car system odd when we went through it in July. Just not what we are used to up here so I can understand Murph's confusion. Of course I only needed it explained to me once. ;)

When Murph travels, she is always with a tour group, so no need for a rental. She hasn't rented a car in over 20 years I bet.

Don't you feel great that Murph thinks you're something special, doing that fancy schmancy Emerald Aisle? ;) So far, so great. Hoping checkin goes just as smoothly ...

Especially when she said traveling with me is easier than my DB#1;)
Sounds good to me:thumbsup2

WTG..impressing mom is always a good thing:cool1:

popcorn:::thumbsup2

WOW I must mark this in my book of AMAZING EWR APT DEPARTURES

We flew in Jan and had no problem and now no problem for you....WTH is going on here:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Murph sure is a hoot. packing carry-ons within carry-ons:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
And all that organizing.
I think I said this once before but Murph and my Aunt Rose may be the same person.:rotfl2: I love to travel with her, I never stop laughing.

love the fact that Murph was amazed with your car rental skills:rotfl:

Hope checkin is smoothpopcorn::

Knocking on wood here, but I have had great on time experience at EWR, including an afternoon departure in October:thumbsup2

scottny

02-18-2008, 08:55 PM

that is funny that she kept questioning you on the car. I guess she thought the police would come after you if u did not go to the desk.

TEminnie

02-18-2008, 09:19 PM

With Murph organized;) , we head off to the National Emerald Aisle.
Wow--you should send this into the National people.....it would make a great commercial for them! AARP would love it too! :lmao:

carrieannie

02-18-2008, 09:23 PM

Wow--you should send this into the National people.....it would make a great commercial for them! AARP would love it too! :lmao:
OMG!!(I always feel like a teenybopper when I type that!)
Thats a great idea! :banana:

dvc at last !

02-18-2008, 11:32 PM

We have not rented a car in many years. We have friends living in the area. We have had them pick us up and have stayed with them, too.
I think DME is the greatest. We do not need a car when we are at WDW.
Disney Transportation is super !

:cool1:

Lauralee131

02-19-2008, 04:50 AM

:thumbsup2 Murph's just CRACKIN' ME UP! She's like a magician...pulling a carryon out of a carryon...:lmao:

And oh to be a fly on the wall while you were going through the whole car rental conversation! I'd have made it a little fun...pick which one you want mom, let's see if they left the keys in it and we'll take off....pirate:

puggymom

02-19-2008, 12:09 PM

that is funny that she kept questioning you on the car. I guess she thought the police would come after you if u did not go to the desk. Poor thing just hasn't rented in so long, but once she saw me at the booth, etc. she was all right.

Wow--you should send this into the National people.....it would make a great commercial for them! AARP would love it too! :lmao: OMG, what a great commercial that would be:lmao:

We have not rented a car in many years. We have friends living in the area. We have had them pick us up and have stayed with them, too.
I think DME is the greatest. We do not need a car when we are at WDW.
Disney Transportation is super !

:cool1:

I know most people prefer the busses, but it's just not in me, I love my rentals:thumbsup2

:thumbsup2 Murph's just CRACKIN' ME UP! She's like a magician...pulling a carryon out of a carryon...:lmao:

Please no encourage, but you do gotta love her!

And oh to be a fly on the wall while you were going through the whole car rental conversation! I'd have made it a little fun...pick which one you want mom, let's see if they left the keys in it and we'll take off....pirate:

OMG, that would have given her a coranary right there in the garage!:eek:

BTW that pic you posted from EE:lmao:

PrincessV

02-19-2008, 01:07 PM

DisneyJo

02-19-2008, 01:37 PM

Wow that car thing sounds so easy, why don't more companies do that? :confused3

Disneyolic

02-19-2008, 01:44 PM

While we didn't have National's Emerald Aisle, we did use Alamo on our trip to Cape Canaveral. We had preregistered before we left and it was a breeze getting the car. We did have to check in at the desk for our real paperwork but that was only a minute or 2 and then we were off to get our car and drove away.

mkluvsmickey

02-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Murph: Wow that was easy and quick.
Me: Yes, I love Emerald Aisle, best invention since sliced bread.
Murph: I like traveling with you.
Me: good, now let’s go home!
Murph: Wow I never see you smile like this.
Me: That’s because I am heading to my happy place and I feel the real world slipping away.

Awww! Love that exchange! Glad Murph is so easy to please. :)

puggymom

02-19-2008, 05:39 PM

I don't know, maybe I'm just overly emotional today, but that whole last part in the car made me feel warm all over! :goodvibes

I have to admit - the Emerald Aisle thing fascinates me. I've only rented a car once in my life and it was NOT fun. :headache:

Heck I was there and I was feeling it, she was so happy that it was so easy and I also knew she was starting to see what DIsney really means to me too!

FYI - Mousesavers has a link for a free Emerald Aisle membership. I got it through a previous job and it's good until 2039 I think.

Wow that car thing sounds so easy, why don't more companies do that? :confused3

Just goes to show that things can be made simple:thumbsup2
While we didn't have National's Emerald Aisle, we did use Alamo on our trip to Cape Canaveral. We had preregistered before we left and it was a breeze getting the car. We did have to check in at the desk for our real paperwork but that was only a minute or 2 and then we were off to get our car and drove away.

I can't recommend EA enough, if for nothing else the ease of it all:)

sharkB8HooHaHa

02-19-2008, 07:34 PM

:blush: I'm so late, Mo. Sorry. But you're off to a great start:thumbsup2 Murph is just too funny!

:goodvibes

puggymom

02-20-2008, 05:23 PM

Well, as it turns out Murph was pretty chatty on the ride in from the airport. She was full of questions and seemed pretty eager to get there.:yay: In no time at all we pulled up to the Boardwalk and took full advantage of the free valet parking that DVC members get. Checked all our bags with Bell Services and checked in to get our KTTW cards. Again, I parked Murph on a bench while I took care of things.

It was only about noon so I knew the room wouldn’t be ready, so the plan was to spend the afternoon over at the Studios. We were both hungry and agreed to get some pizza on the Boardwalk before going to DHS. The pizza was ok, not as good as around here, but still pretty good.

We walked over to the dock and waited for our first official Disney ride. Murph loves boats and was very happy to find out that we were taking a boat ride to the park. While waiting for the boat, I gave her the park hopper I got her and snapped this pic.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc36b3127cceb57fcd16370e00000026108AaNGbZw4bti

While sitting on the boat, I started explaining what rides/attractions are at DHS, that I think Murph would like. She says she likes the sounds of the ones I have picked out. At this point, Murph says, she understands if there are some rides that I would like to ride and she wouldn’t mind sitting them out. She doesn’t want me to miss out on my fun. Thanks Murph, I may take you up on that.

With very little trouble Murph manages to make it through the turnstile and we are in!!! We head straight for GMR, but it’s not open, they expect it to be open later though. OK.

Let’s head over to Back lot Tour. As we are walking up to it somehow the conversation turns to….

Next up: you didn’t bring what?:scared1:

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-20-2008, 05:47 PM

Well, as it turns out Murph was pretty chatty on the ride in from the airport. She was full of questions and seemed pretty eager to get there.:yay:

:banana:

While sitting on the boat, I started explaining what rides/attractions are at DHS, that I think Murph would like. She says she likes the sounds of the ones I have picked out. At this point, Murph says, she understands if there are some rides that I would like to ride and she wouldn’t mind sitting them out. She doesn’t want me to miss out on my fun. Thanks Murph, I may take you up on that.

Murph sounds like such a sweetie!

Next up: you didn’t bring what?:scared1:

:scared:

mkluvsmickey

02-20-2008, 06:06 PM

Hmmm - can't think of anything Murph may have forgotten!?

Great start to your vacation - glad Murph got to enjoy a nice boat ride right off the bat. :)

jcc0621

02-20-2008, 07:09 PM

Next up: you didn’t bring what?:scared1:

Uh oh:eek: popcorn::

Great update Mo....Did Murph already know that you had her ticket? I can't remember
:confused3

englishrose47

02-20-2008, 07:14 PM

:rotfl2: Now which one of her 3 carryons did she forget something?

carrieannie

02-20-2008, 07:25 PM

Murph seems to be excited for this trip! :woohoo: What was her reaction to her KTTW card? I couldnt tell from the picture, :confused3 I liked the sign in the backround, " Wishing you a Magical Day" :cloud9:
I cant think of what she would`ve forgotten. :confused3 Camera? Meds? popcorn::

cmp1111

02-20-2008, 08:14 PM

She was full of questions and seemed pretty eager to get there.:yay:

Hooray!

Next up: you didn’t bring what?:scared1:

Sunscreen?

blue_river

02-20-2008, 10:35 PM

Hi Mo!!! :banana:

ACK! I see I have a few installments to catch up on......are you going to put links on page one?

You're so lucky to be able to take a trip to WDW with your mother :goodvibes

puggymom

02-21-2008, 06:21 AM

:banana:

Murph sounds like such a sweetie!

Thanks, she really is!

Great start to your vacation - glad Murph got to enjoy a nice boat ride right off the bat. :)

SHe loves boats!

Great update Mo....Did Murph already know that you had her ticket? I can't remember
:confused3

Yes, at T-6 days she realized she would need tix to get in.

:rotfl2: Now which one of her 3 carryons did she forget something?

;)

Murph seems to be excited for this trip! :woohoo: What was her reaction to her KTTW card?
She liked the fact that is was my credit card attached to it:lmao:

Sunscreen?

Nope, I had that!
Hi Mo!!! :banana:

ACK! I see I have a few installments to catch up on......are you going to put links on page one?

You're so lucky to be able to take a trip to WDW with your mother :goodvibes

Hmm, I will work on putting links in. And yes, I am very happy we got to do this!

puggymom

02-21-2008, 07:08 AM

are you going to put links on page one?

Done!:thumbsup2

cmp1111

02-21-2008, 07:09 AM

I've been stalking you a little this morning, Mo. How's it going? :goodvibes

blue_river

02-21-2008, 07:09 AM

Done!:thumbsup2

Thanks! I usually like to read all the banter inbetween but I've been short on time this past week. I'll try and keep up from now on.

K - going to catch up now :upsidedow

blue_river

02-21-2008, 07:23 AM

My other brother, well, 1972 and 1976 apparently were enough for him. See, I am the one my parents got right!

Heh - this made me smile :)

Murph with the pugs
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8df28b3127cceb326415ffd6b00000026108AaNGbZw4bti

They're so cute :goodvibes

As some of you know my Dad was sick for many years, Mom stayed home and took care of him, hardly went anywhere as he was housebound. Because of this, Dad had the comforts of home up until the end. I cannot thank her enough for her sacrifices.

:hug:

Now it is Murph’s turn to have fun and boy is she.

Good for her!

Me:How did you sleep?
Murph: I froze all night.
Me: Why didn’t you get another blanket.
Murph: I didn’t want to wake you.
Me: I was probably up, but there are the blankets in the den in the basket.
Murph: Oh
Me::rolleyes:

:rotfl2: Sounds like a typical mother

I stepped thought the screener and see my shoes and coat, but where’s my carryon. :eek: ... OK that’s fine, as long as it’s still here. Whew!!!!

I hate that feeling! :eek:

It’s then I noticed that within one of the carryons is yet another bag, she actually had 3 carryons.:sad2:

:lmao: OMGosh......too funny!

So we arrive at the Emerald Aisle and I ask Murph if she has a preference.
Murph: How do you know which one to take.
Me: pick any car on this aisle
Murph: where are the keys?
Me: in the driver’s door
Murph: I don’t care, you pick. I’m confused.
Me: OK, let’s take this white one, it’s the same make I had in October and I liked it.

:rotfl: Lovin' your TR - your mother is hoot!

Let’s head over to Back lot Tour. As we are walking up to it somehow the conversation turns to….

Next up: you didn’t bring what?:scared1:

Uh oh.......can't wait to hear more :woohoo:

sharkB8HooHaHa

02-21-2008, 07:27 AM

NOOoooooooooooooooooooooo! Don't leave us hanging like that! WHAT did she forget? What could have been left behind? Mo, fill us in!

;)

kaysmommie

02-21-2008, 07:41 AM

I can't wait to find out what Murph forgot popcorn:: . She sounds like a fun lady to me. My mom would have been the same way with car rental. I would had explain more than once and she is only 60 :laughing: . Don't get me wrong she is smart, just set in her ways and times are changing, seems like they don't always get that :laughing: . I could never get my mom to go to Disney with us though. But I love reading all about your mother/daughter trip.

I put BW pizza on our list for must do's either this trip or when we go on the cruise. If someone from NJ says it's pretty good then it's worth a try ;) Pizza in TN is just not good and we have tried almost everywhere from here to Nashville. I have something to look forward to when we come to NJ in June, good food.

Disneyolic

02-21-2008, 08:30 AM

I absolutely LOVE your short updates. That's my kind of update. My ADD thanks you too! ;)

Anywho, I love the boat ride to DHS. In fact, I like the boat ride better than the bus anywhere. Oh well.

How cool of Murph to agree with you on your choices and then be so understanding if you want to go on anything without her. But now you have me intrigued about whta is left behind ...

PrincessV

02-21-2008, 08:54 AM

Okay, that was just plain mean. I have to do stuff out of the office all day, and all I'll be thinking about is "What could Murph have forgotten??? And HOW will it impact their trip??!!" ;)

puggymom

02-21-2008, 09:37 AM

I've been stalking you a little this morning, Mo. How's it going? :goodvibes

HI CE, actually I am working from home today as I feel like carp! OK and Dissing too!;)

:rotfl2: Sounds like a typical mother

Are they all like this, I know V's is;)

:rotfl: Lovin' your TR - your mother is hoot!

She is entertaining.

NOOoooooooooooooooooooooo! Don't leave us hanging like that! WHAT did she forget? What could have been left behind? Mo, fill us in!

;)
Patience
I can't wait to find out what Murph forgot popcorn:: . She sounds like a fun lady to me. My mom would have been the same way with car rental. I would had explain more than once and she is only 60 :laughing: . Don't get me wrong she is smart, just set in her ways and times are changing, seems like they don't always get that :laughing: . I could never get my mom to go to Disney with us though. But I love reading all about your mother/daughter trip.

I put BW pizza on our list for must do's either this trip or when we go on the cruise. If someone from NJ says it's pretty good then it's worth a try ;) Pizza in TN is just not good and we have tried almost everywhere from here to Nashville. I have something to look forward to when we come to NJ in June, good food.

I would eat the BW pizza again, we was good, just not NY/NJ good.

Where in NJ are you heading too? Toms RIver?
[COLOR="Green"]I absolutely LOVE your short updates. That's my kind of update. My ADD thanks you too! ;)

Well you are my favorite Disser:rolleyes:

Okay, that was just plain mean. I have to do stuff out of the office all day, and all I'll be thinking about is "What could Murph have forgotten??? And HOW will it impact their trip??!!" ;)

Well, I'll tell you what you update yours and I'll update mine:rolleyes1

DisneyJo

02-21-2008, 10:23 AM

Murph loves boats and was very happy to find out that we were taking a boat ride to the park.
Good choice of hotel then :thumbsup2

At this point, Murph says, she understands if there are some rides that I would like to ride and she wouldn’t mind sitting them out. She doesn’t want me to miss out on my fun. Thanks Murph, I may take you up on that.
Awww sweet :goodvibes

As we are walking up to it somehow the conversation turns to….
What????? What did she forget???? Huh???? Huh????? :hyper: :rotfl2:

boysmom5150

02-21-2008, 01:27 PM

Well, as it turns out Murph was pretty chatty on the ride in from the airport. She was full of questions and seemed pretty eager to get there.:yay: Ahhhh, she was excited:goodvibes

The pizza was ok, not as good as around here, but still pretty good.we are spoiled arent we??:rotfl2:

While sitting on the boat, I started explaining what rides/attractions are at DHS, that I think Murph would like. She says she likes the sounds of the ones I have picked out. At this point, Murph says, she understands if there are some rides that I would like to ride and she wouldn’t mind sitting them out. She doesn’t want me to miss out on my fun. Thanks Murph, I may take you up on that. what a nice mom. :hug:

Next up: you didn’t bring what?:scared1:
Umm, this doesnt sound good
BTW hope your feeing ok, I am close enough that if you need something let me know

Disneyland_Mama

02-21-2008, 02:18 PM

Ok, it can't be her ticket, since you just handed it to her. :scratchin: Someone said sunscreen, but not a big deal, you could buy some if you needed to. Hmmmmm..... I'm going to say her credit card. :confused3

popcorn::

puggymom

02-21-2008, 02:24 PM

What????? What did she forget???? Huh???? Huh????? :hyper: :rotfl2:
:rolleyes1

Umm, this doesnt sound good
BTW hope your feeing ok, I am close enough that if you need something let me know

:hug: Thanks for the offer, very sweet!

Ok, it can't be her ticket, since you just handed it to her. :scratchin: Someone said sunscreen, but not a big deal, you could buy some if you needed to. Hmmmmm..... I'm going to say her credit card. :confused3

popcorn::

:rolleyes1

cmp1111

02-21-2008, 02:38 PM

I hope you feel better, Mo. I don't want you to get our dread disease... :hug:

ncsjodi

02-21-2008, 04:45 PM

TEminnie

02-21-2008, 05:34 PM

Well, I'll tell you what you update yours and I'll update mine:rolleyes1
Who's she talkin' to??? Cause I updated MY TR today....:rolleyes1 And I got groceries! (I didn't mop the floor--cause it's apparently an un-Focker like thing to do that.;) )

puggymom

02-21-2008, 05:39 PM

Hey Mo!

I found you! Didn't know you had a trippie going on too! I guess I don't do a good job of reading people's signatures. Anyway, I'm on board for this one. It reminds me a bit of my MIL, although by this point in a trip, I would have left her by the side of the road! My mom is great (and would have believed me about the rental car), but my MIL would have kept questioning me until I left her on a bench and drove away without her! I can't wait to hear more stories.

I have a guess about what she left... since you just gave her the tickets and it wasn't sunscreen, what about some glasses? :cool2: Does she wear them? Does she need them to see the attractions? I don't know, but it's a guess.

Can't wait to read more...

WELCOME ABOARD!!!
Who's she talkin' to??? Cause I updated MY TR today....:rolleyes1 And I got groceries! (I didn't mop the floor--cause it's apparently an un-Focker like thing to do that.;) )

I was talkin' to V;)

And yes I know you posted today, you scolded me for ordering the mushroom filet!

I mopped the floors on Tuesday. WIth a couple of pugs I don't dare not mop:eek:

puggymom

02-21-2008, 05:46 PM

So when we last left Murph I had were heading to the BLT and we were discussing …

Now remember from the pre trippie, Murph was tasked with bringing filters and coffee, that was it other than her own clothes.

Murph: I remembered the filters
Me: and the grinds
Murph::eek:
Me::eek:
Me: you didn’t bring the coffee?
Murph: I got so focused on the filters I forgot the coffee, but I do remember you saying to bring both.
Me: OK, you know what, you like the Disney coffee I bought you home before, we can by some in one of the souvenir shops before going back to the hotel.
Murph: Oh yeah, I like those 3 little tins with the different flavors, that would be perfect.
Me: OK, we can do that, or worse case scenario, I can take the car and run to the store tonight.

With that decided, we enter the BLT and I explain to Murph to go the back row.

Murph: Don’t we want the front?
Me: Only if you want to get wet.
Murph: OK, let’s go to the back row.
Me: when we get on the trams, and if we are first to get on in our row, let me go first.
Murph: Why is it scary?
Me: do you want to get wet?
Murph: Ok, you get on first.

Sure enough we are placed first in the row for the tram and Murph graciously lets me on first.;)

Waiting to leave on gthe tram

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I know BLT needs to be updated, made more exciting, but Murph loved it. She hasn’t been here in 14 years and this was perfect for her to start off.

We then headed over to Muppets and walk into the pre show, which has already started. Then I noticed that I am traveling with of those people. :eek: You know, those that walk right past the folks that are already there. I grabbed Murph by the arm and explained you should wait here since these folks were already here. Poor Murph thought that the pre show was the show and she wanted to see it all, she was just wandering around looking at everything. I guess I should have explained things better. I kept telling Murph to make sure she took the time to look at the details as that is what makes this place so special and that’s what she was doing. Oops, sorry there Murph.:guilty:

After leaving Muppets, we passed Mama Melrose and Murph wanted to know what it was, I explained it was an OK restaurant. Murph then decided that I need to make a career change and start a Disney Travel Agency. :idea: Well, if I thought I could make a decent living at it, I would. Murph was really starting to get impressed with all my Disney knowledge. She said she felt like she had her own personal tour guide.:thumbsup2

The rest of the afternoon was spent touring One Man’s Dream and The Animation tour. We stopped on the way out to see what Disney Princess we were most like

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I was more like Belle and Murph was more like Mulan.

We stopped to look at some lithographs in the store as we were leaving and I noticed the Thomas Kincaide prints of the Castle, only $550. :eek: Um let me think about that. :sad2: Boy they sure are pretty though.

Next up: Where’s the coffee???

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-21-2008, 05:54 PM

Okay, forgetting the coffee is not that bad. I was thinking she had forgotten something important!

puggymom

02-21-2008, 05:57 PM

Okay, forgetting the coffee is not that bad. I was thinking she had forgotten something important!

For Murph that is important:lmao:

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-21-2008, 05:59 PM

For Murph that is important:lmao:

:laughing:

jcc0621

02-21-2008, 06:08 PM

Great update Mo. At least she didn't forget something REALLY important like medication or underwear.:rolleyes: At least it was something you could deal with, without leaving property:thumbsup2

ncsjodi

02-21-2008, 06:19 PM

cmp1111

02-21-2008, 06:38 PM

Awww, it's cute that she was wandering around - she was just listening to you!

Forgetting the coffee, well...

D would think it was important, too, but at least it's fixable!

englishrose47

02-21-2008, 07:34 PM

Okay, forgetting the coffee is not that bad. I was thinking she had forgotten something important!

I'm with Murph !!:thumbsup2

scottny

02-21-2008, 08:37 PM

Biff would think that is very important. sounds like a fun time so far.

TEminnie

02-21-2008, 08:38 PM

Me: you didn’t bring the coffee?
:rotfl2:

I know BLT needs to be updated, made more exciting, but Murph loved it. She hasn’t been here in 14 years and this was perfect for her to start off.
We've only done it once, but I did like it!

I grabbed Murph by the arm and explained you should wait here since these folks were already here.
:mad: But I wanna be over THERE!

I was more like Belle and Murph was more like Mulan.
Was the Queen of Hearts an option?? (she's my role model)

We stopped to look at some lithographs in the store as we were leaving and I noticed the Thomas Kincaide prints of the Castle, only $550. :eek:
sigh....they sure are purty....:cloud9:

Great update Mo and Murph! :thumbsup2

mkluvsmickey

02-21-2008, 09:14 PM

Glad you were able to solve the coffee dilemma! I can just hear the conversations between you two! :laughing:

There is a painting I look at everytime I am in Art of Disney - it is $999. I keep waiting for a 75% off sale or something. :confused3

DisneyJo

02-22-2008, 05:49 AM

Phew it was only the coffee :rotfl2:

So Murph is appreciating your mad planning skills already :thumbsup2

PrincessV

02-22-2008, 08:03 AM

Well, I'll tell you what you update yours and I'll update mine:rolleyes1
Touché ! ;)

Murph: I remembered the filters
Me: and the grinds
Murph::eek:
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
I'm with Murph !!:thumbsup2
Me, too! I'd have been having a panic attack - anything, ANYTHING but that nasty carp Disney calls "coffee." :scared:

Murph: Don’t we want the front?
Me: Only if you want to get wet.
Murph: OK, let’s go to the back row.
Me: when we get on the trams, and if we are first to get on in our row, let me go first.
Murph: Why is it scary?
Me: do you want to get wet?
Murph: Ok, you get on first.
Know what, Mo? I think we need to have Murph and Gramma vacation together. They'd get along famously! :rotfl:
Next up: Where’s the coffee???
ACK - I was afraid of this!!! :headache:

sharkB8HooHaHa

02-22-2008, 09:10 AM

I wouldn't have done well without the coffee either. Momma's not happy until she's well caffeinated :rotfl2:

puggymom

02-22-2008, 09:55 AM

Great update Mo. At least she didn't forget something REALLY important like medication or underwear.:rolleyes: At least it was something you could deal with, without leaving property:thumbsup2

AHHH, but for Murph, coffee is medication;)

Underwear isn't such a big deal for Buzz. He just goes without! :scared1:

:scared1:

Awww, it's cute that she was wandering around - she was just listening to you!
NOW!! she decides to listen to me;)

I'm with Murph !!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Biff would think that is very important. sounds like a fun time so far. It was off to a good start but we were both tired from the early start that morning.

Was the Queen of Hearts an option?? (she's my role model)

Um, she's not a princess, she's a queen!

There is a painting I look at everytime I am in Art of Disney - it is $999. I keep waiting for a 75% off sale or something. :confused3
I hear ya, if they ever have a clearance sale, I'm there!:thumbsup2

Phew it was only the coffee :rotfl2:

So Murph is appreciating your mad planning skills already :thumbsup2

You know she really was, she said it a few times that afternoon, which felt good. It was nice to know my OCD planning skills were paying off:lmao:

Me, too! I'd have been having a panic attack - anything, ANYTHING but that nasty carp Disney calls "coffee." :scared:

Exactly, I know how she needs coffee and can be picky (hates Starbucks, loves Dunkin')

Know what, Mo? I think we need to have Murph and Gramma vacation together. They'd get along famously! :rotfl:

They can both turn the heat up and have extra blankets:lmao:

I wouldn't have done well without the coffee either. Momma's not happy until she's well caffeinated :rotfl2:Yup, neither is my momma, serious caffiene addict!

tiggerbell

02-22-2008, 10:49 AM

I love, love, love the Disney Blend coffee!!! :love:

blue_river

02-22-2008, 11:07 AM

Another update! I was just here yesterday :yay:

Me: you didn’t bring the coffee?
Murph: I got so focused on the filters I forgot the coffee, but I do remember you saying to bring both.

:rotfl2:

Murph was really starting to get impressed with all my Disney knowledge. She said she felt like she had her own personal tour guide.:thumbsup2

That's sweet :goodvibes

ALnRYSmom

02-22-2008, 05:16 PM

For Murph that is important:lmao:

See I totally agree with Murph on this one. I MUST have my coffee when I travel and not every grocery store sales Starbucks ground at a discount. :rotfl: I would be totally freaking out.

englishrose47

02-22-2008, 05:35 PM

:surfweb: Coffee is medication to me too! Don't get on my bad side before my coffee has kicked in:rotfl2:

Figments Pal

02-22-2008, 06:29 PM

What a great report so far! Just dropping by and subbing. :yay:

I need to get my fix in before going back in April!

boysmom5150

02-22-2008, 07:31 PM

WOW she forgot the coffee.:rotfl2: Well Im gonna cut her a break as she was too busy packing those carry on bags inside each other:rotfl2:
I hope you were able to find some coffee and this wasnt a goose chase.
SOunds like a good day a HS:goodvibes

TEminnie

02-22-2008, 09:02 PM

Um, she's not a princess, she's a queen!

That's true......that' probably why I like her better.

Sleeping*Beauty

02-23-2008, 10:26 AM

Loving your trip report!!

The other day I was outside walking my dog and our neighbors pug came over to visit us. I couldn't help thinking of you!

puggymom

02-23-2008, 10:51 AM

I love, love, love the Disney Blend coffee!!! :love:

HI there, how you feeing, I think I have what you had!

Another update! I was just here yesterday

Hmm, maybe you could use me as an example, just sayin':rolleyes1

See I totally agree with Murph on this one. I MUST have my coffee when I travel and not every grocery store sales Starbucks ground at a discount. :rotfl: I would be totally freaking out.
THere was a moment of panic of the thought of no coffee:eek:
:surfweb: Coffee is medication to me too! Don't get on my bad side before my coffee has kicked in:rotfl2:

Sounds like Murph, she gets the caffiene headache without it:headache:

What a great report so far! Just dropping by and subbing. :yay:

I need to get my fix in before going back in April!

Welcome aboard!

WOW she forgot the coffee.:rotfl2: Well Im gonna cut her a break as she was too busy packing those carry on bags inside each other:lmao:

That's true......that' probably why I like her better.:rolleyes:

Loving your trip report!!

The other day I was outside walking my dog and our neighbors pug came over to visit us. I couldn't help thinking of you!

Gotta love pugs, they don't really give any other choice:love:

Lauralee131

02-23-2008, 11:54 AM

Man - you're really making some of us look bad Mo...you're just crankin' the updates out...

And I never would have guessed that it was coffee Murph forgot...I was thinking it was something major. I tend to forget major stuff - plane tickets...suitcases...:sad2:

kaysmommie

02-23-2008, 04:35 PM

I would eat the BW pizza again, we was good, just not NY/NJ good.

Where in NJ are you heading too? Toms RIver?

We are headed to Pt. Pleasant area and Spring lake in NJ. Are you fimilar with those beach towns. My little boy was 1 when we left so he has no idea we used to live 5 minutes from the beach and fun boardwalk at Pt. Pleasant.
We will laso be visiting some of DH's family in Staten Island and I might take Kaylee to see Little Mermaid on Broadway. You can sure tell I'm from NJ as I tend to talk too much :laughing: .

Glad Murph only forgot coffee :laughing: and nothing majorly important. I'm glad I read your BLT tips :laughing: , I would have gotten soaked since I would probably try to sit in the front. Now I know to let Tom get on first ;) .

LurrrvtheDuck

02-24-2008, 11:50 PM

Hi Mo! :wave2: Ok finally caught up; after I caught up on your pre tr..:flower3:

I love that Murph is seeing Disney through your eyes. :goodvibes

Disney sells coffee?! :confused3 I'm not a coffee drinker so I wouldn't know.

puggymom

02-27-2008, 04:07 PM

As we left the animation tour, I wanted to see how crowded ToT was. It was crowded, but FP return was 5:30 -6:30 and we had a 5 pm ADR, perfect I could ride after we eat.

Yes! I plan on riding ToT right after eating and no it won’t be a problem.

I decided we should get the coffee now before we forgot. Murph wanted the 3 little tins of flavored coffee that I had brought her in the past. Starting by ToT, we went through all the shops and only saw the single large tin. When we got to the last store before the gate I asked. CM tells me the first store by ToT has it. OH, that’s where we started. So back we go and again I can’t find it, so I ask. This CM, tells us to go to Villains across the street. Murph is getting upset now, and I figure if we can’t find the little cans, we buy the one big can. We go over to Villains and again they don’t have the 3 little tins. All the CM’s are surprised by this (we never did find the 3 little cans anywhere on property). So we bought the large tin

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and she seemed to relax now that the coffee was bought. (and I was happy as I really didn’t want to take the car tonight and drive around:sad2: )

I noticed GMR was now opened and it was 4:20, we had a 5 pm ADR at Brown Derby. The CM said it was a 15 minute wait, so we decided to get on line. As we were making our way through, Mom wanted to know why the Chinese theming. I then reminded her of the foot and hand prints out front and then she realized what we were in. We make our way to the line and I am getting nervous about the time. They stopped letting folks in to the next show right before us. A few minutes later they asked for a party of 2, whew, made it.:thumbsup2

Murph loved this ride, though we did get the gangster, I have yet to get the cowboy. You know what I noticed for the first time. At the end of the ride when they show the film clips there is a clip from Blazing Saddles. It’s where Mongo punches the horse. Blazing Saddles is one of my all time favorite movies, can’t believe I never noticed it before.

We exit the ride at 4:56. Good thing BD is right across the way from GMR.

As we entered Murph needed to use the facilities, so I checked us in while she was otherwise busy. Right after Murph returned, they called us to be seated. We were given a great table. One of those circular booths. Murph quickly noticed that we had a linen table cloth and only those tables without kids had the table cloth. WTG Murph on noticing that.:thumbsup2

The waitress came over to take our drink order and Murph got an apple martini and I got Iced tea.

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For starters Murph and I split the Market greens salad. Two thumbs up and for dinner:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 , Murph ordered the pork chop and I got the grouper. Both were delicious, I can’t tell you how good the food was here. To give you an idea how good it was, Murph never finishes a plate, always has leftovers. Well, Murph picked the pork chop cleaned, there wasn’t a crumb left on her plate. Even the rolls they gave were wonderful and warm. We both really enjoyed this meal and would absolutely go back. When the time came to pay the bill I got out my DDE card for the 20% off. Murph then announced she would pay for the sit down meals and I could pay for snacks, counter service meals and the miscellaneous tips (valet, bell services, etc). Um are you sure? Ok then, I don’t have a problem with that plan.:cool1:

After dinner we walked over to ToT and I showed Murph where the gift shop was to meet me later. I was able to walk right into the pre show with only FP’s guest being allowed into (standby guests went to the other preshow). Our pre show consisted of 8 people. (keep in mind the standby line was pretty long) Once we were out of the pre show we headed to the boiler room. Now you know where the line splits? I could see off to the right that line was almost to the split, so I went straight ahead, the other 7 went to the right. Guess who walked right on? ME!:yay:

I couldn’t believe how fast I was able to ride. As I walked off I could see Murph on one of the benches at the entrance to the gift shop (near where they sell the photos). It looked like she was sleeping. I called out to her and she was surprised to see me so quickly. I think she was disappointed that her nap wasn’t longer. Walking through the gift shop she starts looking at the merchandise.

Me:Do you see something you like.
Murph:I want to buy something for Kelly.
Me: You have 6 grandkids, you can’t play favorites.
Murph: I don’t, but she is the one I see most often (Murph takes Kelly to school 3-4 times a week so Kelly doesn’t have to go to pre Care.)
Me: Well, there will be better options then ToT stuff later on in the week.

At this point we are both exhausted. Murph asks what the crowds around the end of the street are for. I tell her people are waiting for the Fantasmic theatre to open. She wants to know what time the show is, I tell her 8pm. We both agree it’s not worth waiting for.

I decide to call for our room # so we can go settle in for the night.

Next up: What was that # again?

Disneyolic

02-27-2008, 04:25 PM

Am I first? WTG me!

Glad you at least found the big tin of coffee for Murph. That is a really cool can!

I can't believe they only had 8 people in the preshow. You would think that they would let some standby-ers in there. No wonder the line was so long.

Now waiting on that room # ...

mkluvsmickey

02-27-2008, 04:27 PM

I can't believe how hard it was to find the coffee you wanted! I always bring back some of the little cans for my parents but usually get them at the MK confectionary.

Brown Derby sounds fantastic - will have to try that on a child-free trip!

Glad you got to ride ToT!

jcc0621

02-27-2008, 04:52 PM

I saw those little 3 tins of coffee all over the place in August...what's up with that. BD sounds nice, but not with a 4 year old;)

So, what was your room numberpopcorn::

Disneyland_Mama

02-27-2008, 06:29 PM

Yes! I plan on riding ToT right after eating and no it won’t be a problem.
Me, too! :goodvibes

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I bought this in August and loved the can so much, I keep it on my counter and just keep refilling it. :teeth: :scared1: OMG! I just realized I've turned into my mother!!! :faint:

Murph quickly noticed that we had a linen table cloth and only those tables without kids had the table cloth. WTG Murph on noticing that.:thumbsup2
The force is strong in Murph. :darth:

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What a lovely photo, Mo. :goodvibes

When the time came to pay the bill I got out my DDE card for the 20% off. Murph then announced she would pay for the sit down meals and I could pay for snacks, counter service meals and the miscellaneous tips (valet, bell services, etc). Um are you sure? Ok then, I don’t have a problem with that plan.:cool1:
Does Murph wanna be my mum in August? :lmao:

Next up: What was that # again?

popcorn::

boysmom5150

02-27-2008, 06:30 PM

Phew, glad u found the coffee even if it wasnt the the exact one Murph had in mind. I like the tin it comes in I think I will look for it in Apr. It would look cute in my kitchen.
Look at Murph having herself an apple martini, WTG Murph
Glad you liked BD
OK whats your number, huh, huh???:rotfl2:

cmp1111

02-27-2008, 09:22 PM

That looks like such a great evening! Glad the timing all worked out on the GMR, dinner, and ToT! :goodvibes

So, what's the room number again? :rolleyes1

carrieannie

02-27-2008, 09:31 PM

Thats a terrific Mother Daughter picture. :goodvibes
I have`nt really heard anything about The Brown Derby. Good to know its has decent food! I cant believe all the work you went through for the 3 coffee cans. but the big one is cute! What kind of coffee is it? Was good? Have you thought about calling Disney Direct merchandise to get the 3 cans for Murph? Would be a neat surprise for her!

englishrose47

02-27-2008, 10:00 PM

Sponds like you and Murph are having a greattime!!

scottny

02-28-2008, 12:12 AM

You know what I noticed for the first time. At the end of the ride when they show the film clips there is a clip from Blazing Saddles. It’s where Mongo punches the horse. Blazing Saddles is one of my all time favorite movies, can’t believe I never noticed it before.

the only thing I notice are the doors opening and me saying "praise jesus" I am out of here. I do not like that ride. :)

great update and pics. Glad Murph found some coffee she could use. her appletini looked good.
We might eat there next time. :confused3

:woohoo: for walking on TOT. I love it.

sharkB8HooHaHa

02-28-2008, 06:31 AM

Mo, that is such a nice picture of you and your mom. You both look so...calm. (And the drinks are still full:rotfl2: ) I'm glad she was able to get some coffee. And you really did score getting onto ToT. I always feel like I've been waiting outside for an hour when my boys go on.

PrincessV

02-28-2008, 08:18 AM

and she seemed to relax now that the coffee was bought.
PHEW! Me, too!
You know what I noticed for the first time. At the end of the ride when they show the film clips there is a clip from Blazing Saddles. It’s where Mongo punches the horse.
::yes::
Murph quickly noticed that we had a linen table cloth and only those tables without kids had the table cloth. WTG Murph on noticing that.:thumbsup2
I never noticed that! Too funny.
Both were delicious, I can’t tell you how good the food was here.
OMG, do I miss the BD. :cloud9: Absolutely some of the best meals I've EVER had were there.

Murph then announced she would pay for the sit down meals and I could pay for snacks, counter service meals and the miscellaneous tips (valet, bell services, etc).
And there ends Murph's similarity to Gramma. :rotfl:
Does Murph wanna be my mum in August? :lmao:
Only if you share with me! :rotfl2:

DisneyJo

02-28-2008, 02:10 PM

Thank goodness the coffee was found :lmao:

Wow your Mum was feeling generous with the meals, that was so sweet :goodvibes

That must have been a record time for riding ToT :thumbsup2

KatGarcia

02-28-2008, 02:22 PM

Fellow Focker reporting for duty!!! Sorry I was late to the party!

Sounds like a great trip so far! I bought those coffee cans on our honeymoon and believe it or not I have some still sealed but the cans are all on a shelf in my kitchen, I luv 'em! I can't wait to see if you got a looooong walk like I did at Boardwalk.

puggymom

02-28-2008, 04:13 PM

Am I first? WTG me!

Are you done patting yourself on the back?;)

I can't believe how hard it was to find the coffee you wanted! I always bring back some of the little cans for my parents but usually get them at the MK confectionary.

I don't know what happened. I have bought her that coffee a few times as she does like and I knew it was one thing I could buy her at WDW that she would appreciate.

So, what was your room numberpopcorn::

Patience...

I bought this in August and loved the can so much, I keep it on my counter and just keep refilling it. OMG! I just realized I've turned into my mother!!! :faint:

It happens to the best of us my friend:rolleyes1

The force is strong in Murph. :darth:

Oh you have no idea, just you wait and see:rolleyes1

What a lovely photo, Mo. :goodvibes

thanks and I have to agree:goodvibes

Does Murph wanna be my mum in August? :lmao:

OMG, she would not survive the August heat!

Phew, glad u found the coffee even if it wasnt the the exact one Murph had in mind. I like the tin it comes in I think I will look for it in Apr. It would look cute in my kitchen.
Look at Murph having herself an apple martini, WTG Murph
Glad you liked BD
OK whats your number, huh, huh???:rotfl2:

Patience...
That looks like such a great evening! Glad the timing all worked out on the GMR, dinner, and ToT! :goodvibes

So, what's the room number again? :rolleyes1

We did have a nice evening, it was a nice way to start the trip!
Thats a terrific Mother Daughter picture. :goodvibes
I have`nt really heard anything about The Brown Derby. Good to know its has decent food! I cant believe all the work you went through for the 3 coffee cans. but the big one is cute! What kind of coffee is it? Was good? Have you thought about calling Disney Direct merchandise to get the 3 cans for Murph? Would be a neat surprise for her!

Murph did like the coffee. As for those 2 cans if I do see them in August I will buy them for her.

Sponds like you and Murph are having a greattime!!:thumbsup2

the only thing I notice are the doors opening and me saying "praise jesus" I am out of here. I do not like that ride. :)

:lmao:
Mo, that is such a nice picture of you and your mom. You both look so...calm. (And the drinks are still full:rotfl2: ) I'm glad she was able to get some coffee. And you really did score getting onto ToT. I always feel like I've been waiting outside for an hour when my boys go on.

Calm? more like exhausted as we had been up so early that morning;)

And there ends Murph's similarity to Gramma. :rotfl:

:lmao:

Only if you share with me! :rotfl2:
:lmao:

Wow your Mum was feeling generous with the meals, that was so sweet :goodvibes

I think knowing she was getting 20% off with my DDE card helped. That and I think she realized all the planning I did, etc was paying off and she wanted to contribute.:goodvibes
Fellow Focker reporting for duty!!! Sorry I was late to the party!

Sounds like a great trip so far! I bought those coffee cans on our honeymoon and believe it or not I have some still sealed but the cans are all on a shelf in my kitchen, I luv 'em! I can't wait to see if you got a looooong walk like I did at Boardwalk.

:rolleyes1

puggymom

02-28-2008, 04:26 PM

I call for our room assignment and am told 3003.:rolleyes2 Yep, those familiar with BWV know what that means. Nothing we can do about it. I won’t mention it to Murph, maybe she won’t notice.:rolleyes1

As we are heading for the exit Murph comments that DHS is just like an amusement park.

She is so astute, isn’t she.:goodvibes

We head for the boat dock and see one is just pulling in. Perfect timing. We hop on and head back to BWV. Murph comments on how much she likes the boat and wants to know if we will be riding it again. (OK, I wasn’t planning on it as it is soooo slow, and we weren’t going back to DHS). I told her we may, which made her happy. This is # 10 on Murph’s Top Ten WDW Attractions - Disney Boats.

As we dock we are both exhausted and just want to get the luggage and go to bed. We head up the staircase and head to bell services. I had the Garden Grocer food order coming between 6 and 8 and it is now 7:10. Bell services tell us the food order is here and they can bring everything up together. :yay: GREAT! We head to the elevator and Bell services will be up shortly. Murph and I begin the looooong walk to the room. After the first hour, Murph wants to know how much longer. Um, almost there we are more than half way now.:sad2:

:offtopic: Ok I have a theory, notice how all the Fockers got rooms at the wrong end of the looooooong hallway???? Coincidence???? I don't think so, I think there is Focker conspriracy.:mad: See they know they have us, no matter where they stick us, they know we are coming back, heck there is the 2nd annual Fockerfest being planned as I type this. Listen I m just sayin':rolleyes1

Anywho, back to the loooong hallway.

We eventually find our way to the room and within minutes bell services shows up with everything. Garden Grocer had everything perfect, even the produce that I had ordered.:thumbsup2

Murph decides to take a shower tonight to save time in the morning. Hmm, she is really getting on board here!;)

While Murph is showering I unpack the food and my stuff and settle in. It was then that I noticed that there were 2 packs of coffee in the room. Well, now we have plenty of java juice. I also took the time to snap a few night time pics from our balcony.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc36b3127cceb57fc7aeb68300000026108AaNGbZw4bti

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc36b3127cceb57fc4edf65900000026108AaNGbZw4bti

BTW, one thing I loved about 3003, was the one big balcony. I know that many 1 bedrooms have 2 small balconies, but this one had 1 large one so you could enter it from the bedroom and living room.

We are both absolutely exhausted and both head to bed. We decide to share the king bed as neither wants the pull out. I had completely lost track of time when all of sudden….

BOOM BOOM BOOM

Yep Illuminations started. With that Murph sprang out of bed and threw the curtains open. I was just too tired to roll over and look. Murph kept poking me, look they are beautiful.

Murph: MAUREEN!!!!( my real full name BTW) you are missing this, wake up and look.
Me: grunt
Murph: Oh this is wonderful
Me: grunt
Murph: where else can you lie in bed and watch fireworks
Murph: I can’t believe you aren’t watching this.

Watching fireworks from bed is #9 on Murph’s Top Ten.:thumbsup2

I was thrilled that she was enjoying this, but I was exhausted. But I guess not to exhausted though as I tossed and turned again tonight. I heard the crowd leave Jellyrolls. It wasn’t loud and it didn’t last long, I wouldn’t have noticed it if I had been ASLEEP!!!!:headache:

Next up: Our first full day!

Disneyolic

02-28-2008, 04:36 PM

First again .... pat pat pat!

I'm thinking the long hallway was totally worth it for the view! Ahhhh ....

cmp1111

02-28-2008, 04:39 PM

As we are heading for the exit Murph comments that DHS is just like an amusement park.

She is so astute, isn’t she.:goodvibes

:rotfl:

We head for the boat dock and see one is just pulling in. Perfect timing. We hop on and head back to BWV. Murph comments on how much she likes the boat and wants to know if we will be riding it again. (OK, I wasn’t planning on it as it is soooo slow, and we weren’t going back to DHS). I told her we may, which made her happy. This is # 10 on Murph’s Top Ten WDW Attractions - Disney Boats.

I swear, my boys liked the buses as much as anything... :sad2:

After the first hour, Murph wants to know how much longer. Um, almost there we are more than half way now.:sad2:

:rotfl2: Oh, no!

Murph decides to take a shower tonight to save time in the morning. Hmm, she is really getting on board here!;)

I smell a Disney conversion happening! :thumbsup2

Murph: MAUREEN!!!!( my real full name BTW)

I had assumed, glad to know I was right. ;)

Watching fireworks from bed is #9 on Murph’s Top Ten.:thumbsup2

:goodvibes

Awww, she's so cute!

Disneyland_Mama

02-28-2008, 07:12 PM

I call for our room assignment and am told 3003.:rolleyes2 Yep, those familiar with BWV know what that means.
I'm not familiar.... what does it mean??? :confused3

As we are heading for the exit Murph comments that DHS is just like an amusement park.
Awww... bless her heart! :cutie:

This is # 10 on Murph’s Top Ten WDW Attractions - Disney Boats.
Evan's on board with Murph on this one! ;)
Murph and I begin the looooong walk to the room. After the first hour, Murph wants to know how much longer. Um, almost there we are more than half way now.:sad2:
Ohhhhhhhhh.... that's what it means. :sad2:

:offtopic: Ok I have a theory, notice how all the Fockers got rooms at the wrong end of the looooooong hallway???? Coincidence???? I don't think so, I think there is Focker conspriracy.:mad: See they know they have us, no matter where they stick us, they know we are coming back, heck there is the 2nd annual Fockerfest being planned as I type this. Listen I m just sayin':rolleyes1
I agree with your conspiracy theory, Mo. ::yes:: They don't realize who are are dealing with! :snooty:

BOOM BOOM BOOM
Ack! :headache: Not you too!

Yep Illuminations started. With that Murph sprang out of bed and threw the curtains open. I was just too tired to roll over and look. Murph kept poking me, look they are beautiful.
:lmao:

Murph: MAUREEN!!!!( my real full name BTW) you are missing this, wake up and look.
I already knew that. Well, only because on your last TR, I noticed your name tag from your Segway tour photo. :teeth:

Watching fireworks from bed is #9 on Murph’s Top Ten.:thumbsup2
:thumbsup2

boysmom5150

02-28-2008, 07:54 PM

Ok so Ive never stayed at BWV does 3003 mean end of hallway.really long walk:confused3 :confused3
It so cute Murph liked the boat rides.
It also really cute that she woke you to see the fireworks:)
Great view,how did that happen-- did you ask for a parking lot view??:rotfl2:
I am convinced along with V that they give you opposite what you ask for:confused3 :lmao: :lmao:
SO Murph took a shower the night before that should help in getting out of the room on time---right???:rotfl2:

KatGarcia

02-28-2008, 08:03 PM

First again .... pat pat pat!

I'm thinking the long hallway was totally worth it for the view! Ahhhh ....

It's only worth it the first few times then the trek is just faaaaaaar. We were in room 5007. Nuff said.

mkluvsmickey

02-28-2008, 08:51 PM

Great view! Love Murphs #10 and #9 - I think you've created a monster! ;)

carrieannie

02-28-2008, 10:56 PM

That is so awsome that Murph got to Illuminations from the bedroom! :goodvibes
Shes really having a good time isnt she?! I hope it keeps up!! :thumbsup2

winkers

02-29-2008, 02:52 AM

I would have been excited about watching fireworks from bed too!

Montana Disney Fan

02-29-2008, 07:36 AM

I would have been excited about watching fireworks from bed too!

Winky, you need a life. :rolleyes:

PrincessV

02-29-2008, 08:29 AM

This is # 10 on Murph’s Top Ten WDW Attractions - Disney Boats.
Me, too! I've decided I don't care how long they take - I like the stupid boats. :)
Murph and I begin the looooong walk to the room. After the first hour, Murph wants to know how much longer.
You too?????!!!!
:offtopic: Ok I have a theory, notice how all the Fockers got rooms at the wrong end of the looooooong hallway???? Coincidence???? I don't think so, I think there is Focker conspriracy.:mad: See they know they have us, no matter where they stick us, they know we are coming back, heck there is the 2nd annual Fockerfest being planned as I type this. Listen I m just sayin':rolleyes1
You KNOW how I feel on the subject. :mad: And I find it particularly interesting that when I travel with my friend Char, we always get a good location. :confused:
It was then that I noticed that there were 2 packs of coffee in the room. Well, now we have plenty of java juice.
No, what you had was plenty of java juice courtesy of the tin, and two packets of swill not fit for swine. Assuming swine enjoy a hot cup of caffeinated brown muck.
BTW, one thing I loved about 3003, was the one big balcony. I know that many 1 bedrooms have 2 small balconies, but this one had 1 large one so you could enter it from the bedroom and living room.
that's what we had, only at the back end of the building! I didn't know it was different. SO maybe they were compensating us for the loooong walks? ;)
Watching fireworks from bed is #9 on Murph’s Top Ten.:thumbsup2
:goodvibes

blue_river

02-29-2008, 08:59 AM

Hmm, maybe you could use me as an example, just sayin':rolleyes1

yaaaaaaaaaaaaa.......I try........I do.........I can't keep up with you speedy writers :rolleyes:

All the CM’s are surprised by this (we never did find the 3 little cans anywhere on property). So we bought the large tin

At least she got her coffee :thumbsup2

Guess who walked right on? ME!:yay:

You went alone?

I think she was disappointed that her nap wasn’t longer.

:rotfl2:

She wants to know what time the show is, I tell her 8pm. We both agree it’s not worth waiting for.

Whaaaaaaaaaaat????????

Murph and I begin the looooong walk to the room. After the first hour, Murph wants to know how much longer. Um, almost there we are more than half way now.:sad2:

Oh no.....:sad2:

We eventually find our way to the room and within minutes bell services shows up with everything. Garden Grocer had everything perfect, even the produce that I had ordered.:thumbsup2

Gud stuff :thumbsup2

We are both absolutely exhausted and both head to bed. We decide to share the king bed as neither wants the pull out. I had completely lost track of time when all of sudden….

BOOM BOOM BOOM

Yep Illuminations started. With that Murph sprang out of bed and threw the curtains open. I was just too tired to roll over and look. Murph kept poking me, look they are beautiful.

That was awesome! Very nice for Murph :goodvibes

TEminnie

02-29-2008, 09:09 AM

As we are heading for the exit Murph comments that DHS is just like an amusement park.
No, really??? :lmao:

(although truly, sometimes I gasp when "others" say "why do you wanna go to a theme park on vacation??"

THEME PARK????:mad:

Murph comments on how much she likes the boat and wants to know if we will be riding it again. (OK, I wasn’t planning on it as it is soooo slow, and we weren’t going back to DHS). I told her we may, which made her happy.
Wow--I didn't know the evasive "we'll see....maybe later" works with kids AND parent! :rotfl2:

:offtopic: Ok I have a theory, notice how all the Fockers got rooms at the wrong end of the looooooong hallway???? Coincidence???? I don't think so, I think there is Focker conspriracy.:mad: See they know they have us, no matter where they stick us, they know we are coming back, heck there is the 2nd annual Fockerfest being planned as I type this. Listen I m just sayin':rolleyes1

:rotfl2: Probably why I got in building 28 at POR too!

BOOM BOOM BOOM

Yep Illuminations started.
You're in bed at 9pm?? :scared1:

I agree with Murph--ya gotta get up and see this!

Murph: MAUREEN!!!!( my real full name BTW)
Really? Where'd the Mo come from??? Are you a stooges fan?

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Great update, Maureen!;)

winkers

02-29-2008, 09:25 AM

Winky, you need a life. :rolleyes:

Hey!:sad1:
:rotfl2:

scottny

02-29-2008, 02:26 PM

Great update and pics.

That is so great that Murph is liking things. I love the Disney boats. they are fun and relaxing. Nice night pics.

jcc0621

02-29-2008, 02:43 PM

As we are heading for the exit Murph comments that DHS is just like an amusement park.

She is so astute, isn’t she.:goodvibes

:lmao:

. This is # 10 on Murph’s Top Ten WDW Attractions - Disney Boats.

:thumbsup2

After the first hour, Murph wants to know how much longer. Um, almost there we are more than half way now.:sad2:

:lmao:

:offtopic: Ok I have a theory, notice how all the Fockers got rooms at the wrong end of the looooooong hallway???? Coincidence???? I don't think so, I think there is Focker conspriracy.:mad: See they know they have us, no matter where they stick us, they know we are coming back, heck there is the 2nd annual Fockerfest being planned as I type this. Listen I m just sayin':rolleyes1

What you are saying they are trying to keep the riff raff out of sight:confused3 :rotfl:

Murph decides to take a shower tonight to save time in the morning. Hmm, she is really getting on board here!;)

:cool1:

Murph: MAUREEN!!!!( my real full name BTW) you are missing this, wake up and look.
Me: grunt
Murph: Oh this is wonderful
Me: grunt
Murph: where else can you lie in bed and watch fireworks
Murph: I can’t believe you aren’t watching this.

DId she think you had never seen IROE before:confused3 ;)

Watching fireworks from bed is #9 on Murph’s Top Ten.:thumbsup2

:goodvibes

Next up: Our first full day!

Waiting patientlypopcorn::

I swear, my boys liked the buses as much as anything... :sad2:

Jimmy too:rotfl2:

Really? Where'd the Mo come from??? Are you a stooges fan?

Every Maureen i know is nicknamed Mo:confused3

sharkB8HooHaHa

02-29-2008, 02:54 PM

Sorry I'm late...

I'm so happy to hear that Murph is already taking such a liking to all that you are doing!:goodvibes I commend her for her ability to see you as Disney Expert AND to find all the fun that's out there (#s 10 and 9). Can't wait to hear the rest of the list.

DisneyJo

02-29-2008, 03:06 PM

As we are heading for the exit Murph comments that DHS is just like an amusement park. I am so not a theme park fan but WDW is different :rotfl2:

This is # 10 on Murph’s Top Ten WDW Attractions - Disney Boats. That's sweet :goodvibes

After the first hour, Murph wants to know how much longer. Um, almost there we are more than half way now.:sad2: :eek:

Murph decides to take a shower tonight to save time in the morning. Hmm, she is really getting on board here!;) That's what we do too, saves tons of time :thumbsup2

Murph: MAUREEN!!!!( my real full name BTW) you are missing this, wake up and look.
Me: grunt
Murph: Oh this is wonderful
Me: grunt
Murph: where else can you lie in bed and watch fireworks
Murph: I can’t believe you aren’t watching this.

Watching fireworks from bed is #9 on Murph’s Top Ten.:thumbsup2 That is just so sweet, she sounded all excited :lovestruc

Really? Where'd the Mo come from??? Are you a stooges fan? Maureen gets shortened to Mo here :confused3

Disneyolic

02-29-2008, 03:08 PM

Maureen gets shortened to Mo here :confused3That is a common abbreviation for Maureen. I know another Maureen that we always called Mo.

englishrose47

02-29-2008, 03:30 PM

Good Afternoon Fockers I am actually home early today and if things go as planned am taking DSIL to Red Lobster for his birthday, we are the only seafood fans in the family!!

Disneyolic

02-29-2008, 03:39 PM

Good Afternoon Fockers I am actually home early today and if things go as planned am taking DSIL to Red Lobster for his birthday, we are the only seafood fans in the family!!
That sounds yummy Rosie. We used to go to the Red Lobster in Niagara Falls at the Outlet Mall.

My daughter Brookie calls it Crab Lobster. Now we all call it that! :lmao:

ncsjodi

02-29-2008, 03:46 PM

Good Afternoon Fockers I am actually home early today and if things go as planned am taking DSIL to Red Lobster for his birthday, we are the only seafood fans in the family!!

That does sound pretty yummy. We're having blueberry pancakes and sausage for dinner. I let DD6 decide since we didn't go out for ice cream after her talent show last night. So, we're having pancakes followed by a trip to Cold Stone Creamery. :banana:

jcc0621

02-29-2008, 03:59 PM

That does sound pretty yummy. We're having blueberry pancakes and sausage for dinner. I let DD6 decide since we didn't go out for ice cream after her talent show last night. So, we're having pancakes followed by a trip to Cold Stone Creamery. :banana:

We are doing breakfast for dinner too and the best part is Jim is cooking:lovestruc

ncsjodi

02-29-2008, 05:22 PM

We are doing breakfast for dinner too and the best part is Jim is cooking:lovestruc

DH tried to cook tonight, but I kicked him out. He makes a huge mess and then doesn't wipe up the counters, etc., so I have to scrape it off the next day! It's just easier if I do the cooking and the cleaning in the kitchen. I'll let him chase the girls.

cmp1111

02-29-2008, 06:29 PM

DH tried to cook tonight, but I kicked him out. He makes a huge mess and then doesn't wipe up the counters, etc., so I have to scrape it off the next day! It's just easier if I do the cooking and the cleaning in the kitchen. I'll let him chase the girls.

::yes:: D loves to cook, and while that is all good - he is the MESSIEST cook I've ever seen. And our rule is that if one of us cooks, the other cleans up. Ummm... :rotfl2:

TheDISneyFamily

02-29-2008, 07:14 PM

I totally agree with Murph's #9 & #10. :goodvibes Well... the Friendship boats might not be as high for me now that you can't open the windows... :headache:

I can't believe your room number. :sad2: I have a sinking feeling now that the girls & I will be in Focker Row in Aug. Maybe the Boardwalk will paint the walls lime green for us waaaaaaay down at the end? ;) At least you got a great view! :thumbsup2

LurrrvtheDuck

03-01-2008, 12:16 AM

Awwww Murph is too cute.

I like the boats too :); what I don't like is the back with the gasoline smell and that if you're in a hurry the take FOREVER.

You didn't get up to see Illuminations?! :eek:

Ok so just out of curiosity, which are the rooms without the loooooong hallways?

kaysmommie

03-01-2008, 08:34 AM

Great updates! Murph sounds like she is having a great time so far. Love her top ten! I wish I would have taken the boat from BW to HS. We walked on the hottest, humidest day with whiny tired kids. DS actaully fell asleep and had to be carried :headache: . Also watching the fireworks from bed sounds good too :) . Love the picture of the two of you at HBD. looking for forward to your first full day popcorn:: .

puggymom

03-02-2008, 11:12 AM

First again .... pat pat pat!

Well, you are fast, I guess that's why you are always first;)

I smell a Disney conversion happening! :thumbsup2

Just you wait...

I already knew that. Well, only because on your last TR, I noticed your name tag from your Segway tour photo.

Can't get anything past you, huh

SO Murph took a shower the night before that should help in getting out of the room on time---right???:rotfl2::rolleyes1

It's only worth it the first few times then the trek is just faaaaaaar. We were in room 5007. Nuff said.::yes::

Great view! Love Murphs #10 and #9 - I think you've created a monster!:rolleyes1

That is so awsome that Murph got to Illuminations from the bedroom!
Shes really having a good time isnt she?! I hope it keeps up!! :thumbsup2 She really was, even though we were exhausted.

I would have been excited about watching fireworks from bed too!
If I wasn't so tired I would have been too!
Winky, you need a life. :rolleyes:OK, who left the lights on again?

You KNOW how I feel on the subject. And I find it particularly interesting that when I travel with my friend Char, we always get a good location.

See, this just is further proof!!!!

You went alone?

Heidi, I even take solo trips, take a look at the completed trip reports and you will find 2 TR that I took solo. I love going solo in the parks:thumbsup2

Wow--I didn't know the evasive "we'll see....maybe later" works with kids AND parent!

SHHH:ssst: don't tell Murph:lmao:

You're in bed at 9pm??

We were tired, we were up at 4:30!

Really? Where'd the Mo come from??? Are you a stooges fan?See follow up posts....
Great update and pics.

That is so great that Murph is liking things. I love the Disney boats. they are fun and relaxing. Nice night pics.
Relaxing, but slow.
What you are saying they are trying to keep the riff raff out of sight:confused3 :rotfl: :rolleyes1

Sorry I'm late...

I'm so happy to hear that Murph is already taking such a liking to all that you are doing!:goodvibes I commend her for her ability to see you as Disney Expert AND to find all the fun that's out there (#s 10 and 9). Can't wait to hear the rest of the list.
Oh, it gets better....

That is just so sweet, she sounded all excited :lovestruc

She really was excited, and maybe a little annoyed that I didn't want to get up.

I can't believe your room number. :sad2: I have a sinking feeling now that the girls & I will be in Focker Row in Aug. Maybe the Boardwalk will paint the walls lime green for us waaaaaaay down at the end? ;) At least you got a great view! :thumbsup2:lmao: I will be curious to see where you and the girls end up in August!

You didn't get up to see Illuminations?! :eek:

I was too dang tired!
Great updates! Murph sounds like she is having a great time so far. Love her top ten! I wish I would have taken the boat from BW to HS. We walked on the hottest, humidest day with whiny tired kids. DS actaully fell asleep and had to be carried :headache: . Also watching the fireworks from bed sounds good too :) . Love the picture of the two of you at HBD. looking for forward to your first full day popcorn:: .
That is a long walk, I like it in nice weather, first thing in the morning, but not like what you described, then it's boat time!

I would love to go back to BD, it was such good food and so relaxing too!

puggymom

03-02-2008, 11:20 AM

The next day started with a 6:15 wake up call. I was already awake and just picked the phone up and immediately hung it up, I really was in no mood for Stitch.:sad2:

I hopped in the shower and was a little nervous after reading about the drainage problems V had in December. Happy to report that 3003 had no drainage issues. I had a great shower every day, great water pressure, nice and hot and no puddles!:thumbsup2

Murph started to stir and wanted to know what time we were leaving today. We had to be at Guest Relations at AK by 8:15 to check in for the Back Stage Safari tour. I told her I wanted to be in the car no later than 7:45 as it was EMH morning at AK and wasn’t sure what the crowds would be.

I think I heard a groan come from under the covers where Murph was.:rolleyes2

I would have started the coffee, but didn’t know how. Remember I’m a tea drinker, I just nuke the water for my tea. I proceeded to get the rest of breakfast out and set the table.

I just loved having GC deliver everything the day before and not having to go get breakfast each day was great. I am one of those folks that needs the big breakfast due to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It’s one thing traveling solo to get up and get something to eat, but when traveling with others who are slow to get moving, having the breakfast in the room was great!

At 7:35 I called Valet to have the car brought around. I told Murph she had 5 minutes, she said she needed 15. Well I am leaving in 5, hope you are ready. :rolleyes1

OK I know what you are thinking, that she is 74 and I should be nicer, but if I gave her 15 she would have been 30. We had a tour to catch. A tour that was her b-day present too.

By 7:50 we were on our way to the park. And it was crowded, just another reminder why I avoid EMH mornings. We find the tour group and within a few minutes the guide is checking everyone in and handing out ear pieces so it’s easy to hear the guides speak.

The guides took some time to introduce themselves, one just finished the CP program and now was on a 6 month internship, he said he wanted to go back for his teaching degree. Murph didn’t think that made sense.:sad2:

First we walked through Discovery Island and saw these

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We then tried to find the anteater, but he wasn’t out. With that we headed for the back stage entrance behind the Rain Forest Café. There were 2 vans waiting for us to drive us along the outside perimeter road.

(sorry there are no pics and they insist on no cameras back stage)

Did you know that CM’s are given bikes back stage to get to their work locations? This is to cut down on car traffic and emissions around the animals.

After a 5 minute drive we arrive at the night pens for the white rhino where their caretaker greets us to teach us about the white rhino.

Did you know that Disney is working with governments in Africa to re-populate the wild with rhinos? Yeah, neither did I.

We were then taken along a path along the night pens to an outside pen. The trainer then called out for Sammy to come meet us. I figured Sammy was another CM. Nope. Sammy was a white rhino. The trainer called him over to the fence so we could get a closer look. Then she asked if we would like to pet him. I though Murph was going to jump into the pen, she was so happy to hear that she would be able to touch the rhino.:yay:

You have understand we are huge animal lovers and this was just an unbelievable opportunity for us.

We were standing in a single file along the walkway, Murph was #4 and I was #5. The man that was #3 must have sensed Murph’s anticipation and excitement in meeting Sammy, because when it was his turn he said for Murph to go ahead. Boy was she grinning ear to ear after petting Sammy. This was obviously #8 on Murph’s Top Ten.

The man eventually did pet Sammy after everyone else had a turn. I would have felt bad if he didn’t.

After meeting Sammy we went to the elephant pen where one was getting a bath. We were upstairs looking down at the elephant. They explained how the male elephants have to be kept separate and they are only allowed in the herd when it is breeding time.

We then went over to where they prepare the food. Each species has its own recipe that must be followed closely, each ingredient it weighed to make sure it is exactly what the recipe calls for.

After another short van ride we arrived back stage at Rafiki’s Planet watch and were shown were the animals get their annual check ups. We were also shown into a conference room where they had water and snacks for us and we were given what turned out to be a very interesting talk about spiders. Yeah , I know, I thought the same thing:eek: , but it turned out to be very entertaining.

The tour was coming to end but not before a special ride on Kilamanjaro safari. Before going back on stage we passed a Dream Squad member and the tour guides pointed her out and pointed out what she was wearing. Murph was really interested. Remember Murph is cheap so the idea of something free will interest her. We head over to KS and we had what the guides call a super fast pass and had a special truck waiting for us. Murph and I were seated right behind the guides. Here are the pics of what we saw…

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc36b3127cceb57fc3a8b68700000026108AaNGbZw4bti

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc36b3127cceb57fc170376e00000026108AaNGbZw4bti

Yeah, we didn't see much...

Now I need to explain a little something about Murph here. She has done a lot of traveling especially when Dad was still healthy. One trip included a Nile cruise (think of the movie Death on the Nile, it was just like that) and then a photo safari in Kenya. Now imagine going on a Kenyan safari and then riding KS. Yeah, she was what I called under whelmed. At the end she not so quietly said, “that’s it?”:confused:

I know the guides heard her so I made the comment, oh I guess after seeing the real thing in Kenya this doesn’t quite live up to it. I didn’t want them to think she didn’t like the tour. She did, she loved it, just wasn’t impressed with KS.

With that the guides brought us over to the outdoor seating across from Tusker House to fill out surveys. We both gave them high marks and we also got pins commemorating the tour. On the way out I notice Mom was talking to the one guide (the one who wanted to teach). I walked over and there she is giving him career advice.:eek: I apologized and pulled Murph away from him. He was very polite about the whole thing, but I did feel bad. The park seemed really crowded so we (all right, I) decided to go DTD for lunch and other activities. (and it was on the Plan that that was what we were going to do)

Next up: The Enabler, The Jersey Version.

cmp1111

03-02-2008, 11:31 AM

Did you know that CM’s are given bikes back stage to get to their work locations? This is to cut down on car traffic and emissions around the animals.

Cool!

We were then taken along a path along the night pens to an outside pen. The trainer then called out for Sammy to come meet us. I figured Sammy was another CM. Nope. Sammy was a white rhino. The trainer called him over to the fence so we could get a closer look. Then she asked if we would like to pet him. I though Murph was going to jump into the pen, she was so happy to hear that she would be able to touch the rhino.:yay:

Awww, that's neat!

I know the guides heard her so I made the comment, oh I guess after seeing the real thing in Kenya this doesn’t quite live up to it. I didn’t want them to think she didn’t like the tour. She did, she loved it, just wasn’t impressed with KS.

Very diplomatic of you, and I can see where the KS can't compare. We saw some more than you did that time, I think, but obviously it's not Kenya. ;)

Next up: The Enabler, The Jersey Version.

:rotfl:

jcc0621

03-02-2008, 11:34 AM

The next day started with a 6:15 wake up call. I was already awake and just picked the phone up and immediately hung it up, I really was in no mood for Stitch.:sad2:

:eek: HOw can you not like Stitch:sad2:

We were standing in a single file along the walkway, Murph was #4 and I was #5. The man that was #3 must have sensed Murph’s anticipation and excitement in meeting Sammy, because when it was his turn he said for Murph to go ahead. Boy was she grinning ear to ear after petting Sammy. This was obviously #8 on Murph’s Top Ten.

How sweet of that man to let Murph go first:goodvibes

We then went over to where they prepare the food. Each species has its own recipe that must be followed closely, each ingredient it weighed to make sure it is exactly what the recipe calls for.

Did you get to actually make the food:confused3

Now I need to explain a little something about Murph here. She has done a lot of traveling especially when Dad was still healthy. One trip included a Nile cruise (think of the movie Death on the Nile, it was just like that) and then a photo safari in Kenya. Now imagine going on a Kenyan safari and then riding KS. Yeah, she was what I called under whelmed. At the end she not so quietly said, “that’s it?”:confused:

:scared1:

I know the guides heard her so I made the comment, oh I guess after seeing the real thing in Kenya this doesn’t quite live up to it. I didn’t want them to think she didn’t like the tour. She did, she loved it, just wasn’t impressed with KS.

Good save:thumbsup2

Next up: The Enabler, The Jersey Version.

Uh ohpopcorn::

Disneyland_Mama

03-02-2008, 11:50 AM

The next day started with a 6:15 wake up call. I was already awake and just picked the phone up and immediately hung it up, I really was in no mood for Stitch.:sad2:
Funny how we all hate that call. Well from Stitch, that is. :lmao:

I just loved having GC deliver everything the day before and not having to go get breakfast each day was great. I am one of those folks that needs the big breakfast due to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It’s one thing traveling solo to get up and get something to eat, but when traveling with others who are slow to get moving, having the breakfast in the room was great!
That's great to hear, Mo. I'm really looking forward to having a kitchen this time around!:thumbsup2

OK I know what you are thinking, that she is 74 and I should be nicer, but if I gave her 15 she would have been 30. We had a tour to catch.
No flames from me. :rolleyes1

We were standing in a single file along the walkway, Murph was #4 and I was #5. The man that was #3 must have sensed Murph’s anticipation and excitement in meeting Sammy, because when it was his turn he said for Murph to go ahead. Boy was she grinning ear to ear after petting Sammy. This was obviously #8 on Murph’s Top Ten.
Yay for Murph! :yay:

Now I need to explain a little something about Murph here. She has done a lot of traveling especially when Dad was still healthy. One trip included a Nile cruise (think of the movie Death on the Nile, it was just like that) and then a photo safari in Kenya. Now imagine going on a Kenyan safari and then riding KS. Yeah, she was what I called under whelmed. At the end she not so quietly said, “that’s it?”:confused:

I know the guides heard her so I made the comment, oh I guess after seeing the real thing in Kenya this doesn’t quite live up to it. I didn’t want them to think she didn’t like the tour. She did, she loved it, just wasn’t impressed with KS.

With that the guides brought us over to the outdoor seating across from Tusker House to fill out surveys. We both gave them high marks and we also got pins commemorating the tour. On the way out I notice Mom was talking to the one guide (the one who wanted to teach). I walked over and there she is giving him career advice.:eek: I apologized and pulled Murph away from him. He was very polite about the whole thing, but I did feel bad. The park seemed really crowded so we (all right, I) decided to go DTD for lunch and other activities. (and it was on the Plan that that was what we were going to do)
OMG!! Murph and Waldo must be brother and sister! :lmao:

Next up: The Enabler, The Jersey Version.

This is going to be great! popcorn::

DisneyJo

03-02-2008, 12:28 PM

Remember I’m a tea drinker, I just nuke the water for my tea. You do what :eek: OMG please don't ever meet my Dad, not that that's likely but anyway, the water has to boil, can't use previously boiled water, pot must be warmed etc etc, he'd faint if he saw you using the microwave :rotfl2:

I told Murph she had 5 minutes, she said she needed 15. Well I am leaving in 5, hope you are ready. :rolleyes1 My Mum's like that too :headache:

Nope. Sammy was a white rhino. How cute that he comes when he's called :goodvibes

I though Murph was going to jump into the pen, she was so happy to hear that she would be able to touch the rhino.:yay: So sweet!

Yeah, we didn't see much... Really is that all you saw?

At the end she not so quietly said, “that’s it?”:confused: :rotfl2:

The tour sounds great Mo, I really need to go without the DD's and do some of them :laughing:

puggymom

03-02-2008, 01:16 PM

Very diplomatic of you, and I can see where the KS can't compare. We saw some more than you did that time, I think, but obviously it's not Kenya. ;)

To say I was a little embarassed...

:eek: HOw can you not like Stitch:sad2:
:sad2:

Did you get to actually make the food:confused3

No, we onluy observed other CM's making it, but they did show us the recipe book and some of the stuff that goes into the recipe:eek:

Funny how we all hate that call. Well from Stitch, that is. :lmao:

Except Janet;)

OMG!! Murph and Waldo must be brother and sister! :lmao:

But what are we going to be like when we are there age:scared1:

This is going to be great! popcorn::
:rolleyes1

You do what :eek: OMG please don't ever meet my Dad, not that that's likely but anyway, the water has to boil, can't use previously boiled water, pot must be warmed etc etc, he'd faint if he saw you using the microwave :rotfl2:

I know you are suppose to boil it, but I don't have the patience to wait:sad2:

Disneyolic

03-02-2008, 01:41 PM

My back started to hurt from so much self-patting so I thought I'd wait and not be first this time. :rolleyes:

I don't drink coffee either. I don't know how to make it. I had some instant coffee up in my shelves for "just in case people" but sorta forgot about it. I just threw it out and I had it for about 10 years ... and it's moved with me 4 times! :sad2:

Your tour sounded very cool and petting Sammy sounds like a lot of fun. I would have liked that. Did they suggest you all wash your hands afterward or give you something to clean them off with? I'm all icky with those kinds of things.

mkluvsmickey

03-02-2008, 02:41 PM

I'm not a coffee drinker either and have no idea how to make it. When my mother-in-law comes over she brings her own and I have a small coffee pot for her to use. She asked me to make it once and I told her I didn't know how. She thinks I'm an idiot... :rolleyes1

The tour sounds great! I never really considered that one before but it really sounds interesting. Was Murph pleased with her birthday tour?

They explained how the male elephants have to be kept separate and they are only allowed in the herd when it is breeding time.

Hmmm - maybe we just adopt this policy...:rolleyes:

puggymom

03-02-2008, 05:27 PM

My back started to hurt from so much self-patting so I thought I'd wait and not be first this time. :rolleyes:

:rolleyes:

Your tour sounded very cool and petting Sammy sounds like a lot of fun. I would have liked that. Did they suggest you all wash your hands afterward or give you something to clean them off with? I'm all icky with those kinds of things.

THey had a bottle purell for everyone, and since I don't like icky hands either, I had anti bacterial wipes in my bag.:thumbsup2

I'm not a coffee drinker either and have no idea how to make it. When my mother-in-law comes over she brings her own and I have a small coffee pot for her to use. She asked me to make it once and I told her I didn't know how. She thinks I'm an idiot... :rolleyes1

There are many coffee drinkers at work who give me the:sad2: when I don't make the coffee.

The tour sounds great! I never really considered that one before but it really sounds interesting. Was Murph pleased with her birthday tour?

SHe loved the tour, she was so happy that I had arranged it. SHe knew she never would have known about it without me and petting Sammy was truly a highlight for her:goodvibes

Lifelong_Dreamer

03-02-2008, 07:14 PM

That tour sounds great and very cool about getting to pet the rhino. :thumbsup2

LurrrvtheDuck

03-03-2008, 04:47 AM

I love reading your TRs Mo, 'cause I always learn about all these nifty tours. (I know bad DISer:guilty: )

So cool that you guys got to pet a Rhino!

They tell you some of those facts when taking the train to Rafiki's Planet watch. :teacher:

I don't blame Murph for feeling the way she did after a not so interesting KS, especially after experiencing the real thing. :rolleyes:

OMG, The Enabler Jersey style! popcorn::

kaysmommie

03-03-2008, 08:18 AM

The backstage safari tour sounds wonderful! Glad Murph mostly enjoyed it, I'm sure a real safari put it to shame though. I wish you had pics of this white rhino.

scottny

03-03-2008, 03:15 PM

how great you got to pet a rhino. I may have to check into that but not being able to take pics. :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: I don't know if I could do that.

boysmom5150

03-03-2008, 05:47 PM

Hey Mo
I love reading about all your tours. I cant wait till my boys are old enough to do some of these.
WOW you guys got to pet the rino.THAT IS COOL.
I love that you give us all these little bits like "CM use bikes to get around backstage"
Sorry Murph didnt love KS, but after youve seen the real thing I cant imagine it could compare.
:eek: OMG she was giving career advice:rotfl2:

Sleeping*Beauty

03-03-2008, 07:09 PM

I would have been overly excitied too if I got to pet a Rhino. Would you recommend the tour??

TEminnie

03-03-2008, 08:20 PM

That sounds like a great tour! I want to do some tours, but most seem to want everyone to be 16.

So, what kind of career advice did she give him??

....and I don't drink coffee either!

blue_river

03-03-2008, 09:07 PM

That's cute - your mom giving the tour guide advice :goodvibes

I'd love to see a picture of the free pins you received :thumbsup2

PrincessV

03-04-2008, 07:35 AM

Happy to report that 3003 had no drainage issues. I had a great shower every day, great water pressure, nice and hot and no puddles!:thumbsup2
Yay!! :yay:

I am one of those folks that needs the big breakfast due to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It’s one thing traveling solo to get up and get something to eat, but when traveling with others who are slow to get moving, having the breakfast in the room was great!
I'm right there with you, Mo. Cannot do anything until I've eaten a good, healthy breakfast. And I seem to travel with folks who prefer to grab a Pop Tart whilst running for the bus, so Bfast in the room is imperative! :rotfl:

I told Murph she had 5 minutes, she said she needed 15.
Gee, this sounds fmailiar. :rolleyes1
OK I know what you are thinking, that she is 74 and I should be nicer, but if I gave her 15 she would have been 30.
As does this! ;)
Did you know that Disney is working with governments in Africa to re-populate the wild with rhinos? Yeah, neither did I.
That's awesome! :thumbsup2 I'll admit that I'm a major zoo-snob; the idea of animals in captivity makes me ill, save for those facilities that provide the best accomodations and use their resources to protect natural habitats, etc. I was worried when Disney decided to get into the "zoo" game, but I think they've become a top-notch steward for good wildlife practices.
Sammy was a white rhino. The trainer called him over to the fence so we could get a closer look. Then she asked if we would like to pet him.
This is beyond cool! :cool1:
One trip included a Nile cruise (think of the movie Death on the Nile, it was just like that) and then a photo safari in Kenya.
Okay, I'm officially inasanely jealous!
On the way out I notice Mom was talking to the one guide (the one who wanted to teach). I walked over and there she is giving him career advice.:eek:
:lmao:

englishrose47

03-04-2008, 08:14 AM

Loving the report.!!

sharkB8HooHaHa

03-04-2008, 03:16 PM

On the way out I notice Mom was talking to the one guide (the one who wanted to teach). I walked over and there she is giving him career advice.:eek: I apologized and pulled Murph away from him. He was very polite about the whole thing, but I did feel bad.

Did Murph ever tell you what she thought the guide should do with his life? This is just too funny!:rotfl: I love how she's being an ambassador for quality career choices.:thumbsup2

puggymom

03-04-2008, 03:28 PM

That tour sounds great and very cool about getting to pet the rhino. :thumbsup2

She is still talking about Sammy:goodvibes

They tell you some of those facts when taking the train to Rafiki's Planet watch. :teacher:

OOPS, maybe I should pay better attention next time:teacher:
The backstage safari tour sounds wonderful! Glad Murph mostly enjoyed it, I'm sure a real safari put it to shame though. I wish you had pics of this white rhino.
I wish we could have pics too, but they are very strict about pics back stage.

how great you got to pet a rhino. I may have to check into that but not being able to take pics. :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: I don't know if I could do that.
I know you love taking pics, but they are very strict when back stage. But you really should try a tour, I have done several now and except Behind the Seeds (snoozefest) I would recommend any of them.
Hey Mo
I love reading about all your tours. I cant wait till my boys are old enough to do some of these.
WOW you guys got to pet the rino.THAT IS COOL.
I love that you give us all these little bits like "CM use bikes to get around backstage"
Sorry Murph didnt love KS, but after youve seen the real thing I cant imagine it could compare.
:eek: OMG she was giving career advice:rotfl2:

You should try the Family Magic, isn't that one for all ages? I was thinking about it with Kelly...
I would have been overly excitied too if I got to pet a Rhino. Would you recommend the tour?? ABSOLUTELY!!!!:thumbsup2

That sounds like a great tour! I want to do some tours, but most seem to want everyone to be 16.

So, what kind of career advice did she give him??

Most are a minimum of 16, it's to protect the magic from younger visitors.

That's cute - your mom giving the tour guide advice :goodvibes

I'd love to see a picture of the free pins you received :thumbsup2
UM, yeah, know what did I do with that....

I'm right there with you, Mo. Cannot do anything until I've eaten a good, healthy breakfast. And I seem to travel with folks who prefer to grab a Pop Tart whilst running for the bus, so Bfast in the room is imperative! :rotfl:

If I just ate a poptart, someone would be scrapig me off the sidewalk an hour later.

That's awesome! :thumbsup2 I'll admit that I'm a major zoo-snob; the idea of animals in captivity makes me ill, save for those facilities that provide the best accomodations and use their resources to protect natural habitats, etc. I was worried when Disney decided to get into the "zoo" game, but I think they've become a top-notch steward for good wildlife practices.

In case you haven't figured it out;) I am a major animal lover and I do have say I am very impressed with WDW care of the animals and their programs that extend past the park.

Okay, I'm officially inasanely jealous!

Yean me too, wish she had done this when I was still a minor:rolleyes1
:lmao:[/QUOTE]

Loving the report.!!
Thanks Rosie!

Did Murph ever tell you what she thought the guide should do with his life? This is just too funny!:rotfl: I love how she's being an ambassador for quality career choices.:thumbsup2

Yep, she told him shouldn't become a teacher that he should stay at WDW and make a career there.
(this from a former teacher/school librarian)

She is slipping to the dark side:darth:

mkluvsmickey

03-04-2008, 03:31 PM

You should try the Family Magic, isn't that one for all ages? I was thinking about it with Kelly...

We did the Family Magic tour last October and had lots of fun. Samantha was 7. How old is Kelly?

puggymom

03-04-2008, 04:39 PM

We did the Family Magic tour last October and had lots of fun. Samantha was 7. How old is Kelly?

SHe will be 8 at the time, hmmm, something to think about.....

puggymom

03-04-2008, 04:51 PM

We arrived at DTD shortly before noon and we were both getting hungry despite the snack we were given on the tour. I told her about Earl’s and we agreed that’s where we would eat. She was a bit over whelmed with the line, but I assured her it moves fast and that once she decides what she wanted to eat, she could go find a table and I would get the food.

Murph selected the Caprese wrap and I got the BLT. Murph also wanted the white macadamia cookie. When I got to pay and select the cookie I didn’t see the one Murph wanted. I asked and they don’t serve them anymore. So um, why are they are on the menu?:confused: So I opted for the chocolate chip.

We both enjoyed our sandwiches and neither wanted the cookie right then so we saved it for later.

Murph wanted to shop so I told her I got a 10% discount at WoD. As we were walking in I warned her about the spitting Stitch, she thought that was disgusting :crazy2: and I have to agree with her. That and it is annoying.

First I looked to see if I could find Mickey’s pants in the pet section. Nope don’t see them. OK let’s look for the gel pens a coworker wanted next. Nope, didn’t have them either.

I’m 0 for 2 here.:sad2:

As I was looking at the pens from the executive collection, Murph noticed the HSM2 merchandise and was off to find something for Kelly. I stayed at the pens and picked a out new one for myself. Then went to find Murph. Together we selected a shirt for Kelly. In the meantime Murph had noticed BBB and picked up the brochure. She insists on paying for Kelly to go when I take Kelly in August. Murph will make it part of Kelly’s B-day present. Sounds good to me, less money for me to spend in August.:thumbsup2

Murph also starts asking when am I telling Kelly. I don’t plan on telling her until her b-day in June. Murph is disappointed, she can’t wait until Kelly finds out.

We proceeded to walk around some more and check out the jewelry, just browsing here folks. Murph asked if I was buying anything and I showed her the pen.. She agreed is was a pretty pen and I should get it. And I always do what my mom tells me to do.:angel:

Next we went in the misses/juniors section. We each started looking at different items. Now I did say I wasn’t shopping this trip, but I didn’t know Murph was going to be an enabler. :eek: Next thing I know she is telling me to buy the shirt I was looking at. UM, ok, next thing I know it’s in the basket. Then she starts looking at the jackets, not for me, but for herself. All of sudden she is trying them on and asking which one looks best. So now we had a jacket for her in the basket. Then she starts I that I should get a coat.

I need to explain something here. The last thing I need is another coat and Murph is always pointing that out. See, I have 2 coat closets and they are both full. Actually the one closet I can’t even close the door anymore.:guilty:

Now here we are in WoD and she is telling me to buy another coat. I’m telling you the Force was strong with Murph. :darth:

I resisted, but there was this quilted jacket that was nice…:rolleyes1

I need to get a box of candy for work and for Bonnie. So we stop in the food section for a few minutes, before heading to the cashier.

I swear I wasn’t going to buy anything, but I did, I had my own version of the enabler with me. I was blindsided. I was weak. I have no excuse.

There will be pictures of our purchases later on in this report….

I still wanted to see if I could find Mickey pants for Rocky, so went over to the Pooh store where they have a pet section. Unfortunately no Mickey pants were to be found this trip. Sorry Rocky, I tried. But Murph suggests that maybe I should get something else for him.

Now remember how I said I have a lot of coats, yeah, well the pugs have even more toys.

First there is this basket

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Then this basket

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Oh and there is this over here

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and lastly

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So as you can see the pugs don't need any more toys and yet Murph is trying to tell me to buy more:scared1:
We also walked around the Xmas store and she almost had me again, but we walked out with no purchases… from this store. Though Murph tried to get me to buy this table top fiber optic Christmas tree. She thought it would be good for the office. I’m telling you I am creating a monster.

Here’s Murph leaving DTD

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We then headed back from to the BW for a nap.

I was up from an afternoon nap before Murph and went down to the BW to check things out. I at least found the gel pens a coworker wanted in the Screen Door. I was tempted to buy some BW merchandise, but didn’t I was good. And I didn’t have the Jersey version of the enabler with me.

After Murph got up from her afternoon nap, we were ready to head over to Epcot. Walking over to Epcot Murph was asking about my DVC points… how much, how long do they last, etc. She could see now why I purchased. I know before hand she had serious doubts about me plopping that kind of money down with Mickey, but her opinion had definitely changed. Is Murph REALLY coming to the Dark side???

We still had time before our ADR at Biergarten, so we took our time wandering around. First we checked out the shops in Morocco, just browsing. Though Murph almost talked me into buying one of those rugs! She kept insisting how nice it would look in my living room. She reminded me how I have been looking for something since I have the wood floors in he living room, :sad2:

Then we went to Italy.

OOH, look at that opal ring, and it’s in my size.

Murph insisted I try it on.

We both agreed it looked great.

Murph said I should buy it.

And you should always listen to your Mother (all right maybe not always, but when it comes to jewelry:rolleyes1 )….

It was getting close to the ADR time, so we headed straight to the podium at Biergarten. We were given a buzzer thingy and told it would be a few minutes. We decided to wander the shops while we waited. First stop the wine shop.

Off topic, briefly… DB#2 used to travel to Germany a lot for business. One Christmas he bought over a bottle of Gluhwein. This is a wine that is served warm, not hot, warm. Murph loves the stuff.

As we walked in she immediately asked if I knew if they served it here. Um, I don’t drink and never come in here, sorry, but let’s ask at the counter. While waiting for a server I noticed on the counter that they do serve it and she can get a glass of it to go.

HMMM, think she is happy with this fact?

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BTW, notice the new coat…

With this the buzzer went off and we were headed to Octoberfest! We were seated with a family of 4 from Cleveland (twin daughters, Mom and Dad) and a father and young son from Vermont. Everyone was very nice and the little boy from Vermont was adorable. He got up and went and danced with all the other kids.

Before we knew it we were up at the buffet sampling a little of everything, including wienersalad. Um, it was different, and I may skip it during Fockerfest. :rolleyes1 The bean salad and cucumber salad were delicious. For the main entrees, they had baked chicken for the non-wiener crowd. I enjoyed the stuffed cabbage, the German Pot Roast and the salmon with dill. There were several soups, but I never got a chance to try any of them.

Murph loved it all, she even pocketed some of the cookies from the dessert table to eat later.:ssst: Murph’s mom was half German and it showed in Murph tonight. I stopped at the candy store to get some chocolate covered pretzels for dessert.

Next up: Murph gets pinned!

Disneyland_Mama

03-04-2008, 05:35 PM

We proceeded to walk around some more and check out the jewelry, just browsing here folks. Murph asked if I was buying anything and I showed her the pen.. She agreed is was a pretty pen and I should get it. And I always do what my mom tells me to do.:angel:
:lmao: I freakin' knew it! :lmao:

Next we went in the misses/juniors section. We each started looking at different items. Now I did say I wasn’t shopping this trip, but I didn’t know Murph was going to be an enabler. :eek: Next thing I know she is telling me to buy the shirt I was looking at. UM, ok, next thing I know it’s in the basket. Then she starts looking at the jackets, not for me, but for herself. All of sudden she is trying them on and asking which one looks best. So now we had a jacket for her in the basket. Then she starts I that I should get a coat.
OMG!! Murph and my mom need to go shopping together! :lmao:

I’m telling you the Force was strong with Murph. :darth:
Yes, yes it is! :sad2:
I swear I wasn’t going to buy anything, but I did, I had my own version of the enabler with me. I was blindsided. I was weak. I have no excuse.
I know the feeling, Mo. It's scary what and enabler can do! :yoda:

I still wanted to see if I could find Mickey pants for Rocky, so went over to the Pooh store where they have a pet section. Unfortunately no Mickey pants were to be found this trip. Sorry Rocky, I tried. But Murph suggests that maybe I should get something else for him.
Ah, bummer - I'll look around DLand for some. Oh, I wonder if the outlet might have something! :idea:

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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd25b3127cceb59ad141bb8700000026108AaNGbZw4bti

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd25b3127cceb59ad14a3abc00000026108AaNGbZw4bti

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd25b3127cceb59ad137bbf100000026108AaNGbZw4bti
:scared1:

We still had time before our ADR at Biergarten, so we took our time wandering around. First we checked out the shops in Morocco, just browsing. Though Murph almost talked me into buying one of those rugs! She kept insisting how nice it would look in my living room. She reminded me how I have been looking for something since I have the wood floors in he living room, :sad2:
Sorry, Mo but that is TOTALLY funny! :lmao: My mother is always telling me not to be spending so much money and yet she's forcing another purchase because "It's such a great deal!" :sad2::

And you should always listen to your Mother (all right maybe not always, but when it comes to jewelry:rolleyes1 )….
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

HMMM, think she is happy with this fact?
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc36b3127cceb57fd8e7f65d00000026108AaNGbZw4bti
Ziggy zagga, ziggy zagga, hoy, hoy hoy!:woohoo:

Next up: Murph gets pinned!
OMG, did Murph get a dream? popcorn::

jcc0621

03-04-2008, 06:23 PM

First I looked to see if I could find Mickey’s pants in the pet section. Nope don’t see them. OK let’s look for the gel pens a coworker wanted next. Nope, didn’t have them either.

I’m 0 for 2 here.:sad2:

Oh no:sad2:

Murph will make it part of Kelly’s B-day present. Sounds good to me, less money for me to spend in August.:thumbsup2

:thumbsup2

She agreed is was a pretty pen and I should get it. And I always do what my mom tells me to do.:angel:

Why do I not believe this:confused3 :lmao:

Next we went in the misses/juniors section. We each started looking at different items. Now I did say I wasn’t shopping this trip, but I didn’t know Murph was going to be an enabler. :eek: Next thing I know she is telling me to buy the shirt I was looking at. UM, ok, next thing I know it’s in the basket. Then she starts looking at the jackets, not for me, but for herself. All of sudden she is trying them on and asking which one looks best. So now we had a jacket for her in the basket. Then she starts I that I should get a coat.

:rotfl2:

I’m telling you the Force was strong with Murph. :darth:

:lmao:

I swear I wasn’t going to buy anything, but I did, I had my own version of the enabler with me. I was blindsided. I was weak. I have no excuse.

:laughing:

But Murph suggests that maybe I should get something else for him.

Murph likes spending your money doesn't she;)

Now remember how I said I have a lot of coats, yeah, well the pugs have even more toys.

TInkerbell is the same:sad2:

We also walked around the Xmas store and she almost had me again, but we walked out with no purchases… from this store. Though Murph tried to get me to buy this table top fiber optic Christmas tree. She thought it would be good for the office. I’m telling you I am creating a monster.

:rotfl2:

I at least found the gel pens a coworker wanted in the Screen Door. I was tempted to buy some BW merchandise, but didn’t I was good. And I didn’t have the Jersey version of the enabler with me.

Glad you were able to find the pens and to control yourself;)

Is Murph REALLY coming to the Dark side???

:woohoo:

Before we knew it we were up at the buffet sampling a little of everything, including wienersalad. Um, it was different, and I may skip it during Fockerfest. :rolleyes1 The bean salad and cucumber salad were delicious. For the main entrees, they had baked chicken for the non-wiener crowd. I enjoyed the stuffed cabbage, the German Pot Roast and the salmon with dill. There were several soups, but I never got a chance to try any of them.

HOw as the kids menu, did you take notice of it:confused3

Next up: Murph gets pinned!

popcorn::

winkers

03-04-2008, 06:30 PM

If Murph decides to come out of retirement she could have a career in either career counseling or as a pusher!

I want to see a picture of the opal ring!

Lifelong_Dreamer

03-04-2008, 06:39 PM

Murph sounds exactly like my Grandma, an enabler no doubt about it.:lmao:

puggymom

03-04-2008, 06:53 PM

:lmao: I freakin' knew it! :lmao:

:rolleyes1

OMG!! Murph and my mom need to go shopping together! :lmao:

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:Ah, bummer - I'll look around DLand for some. Oh, I wonder if the outlet might have something! :idea:

THANK YOU:hug:

:Sorry, Mo but that is TOTALLY funny! :lmao: My mother is always telling me not to be spending so much money and yet she's forcing another purchase because "It's such a great deal!" :sad2::

:hug: But these weren't even good deals they were Mickey souvies!:eek:

Why do I not believe this:confused3 :lmao:

:mad:

Murph likes spending your money doesn't she;)

The best was she kept taking out her KTTW card which had my credit card attached to it, had to keep a close eye on her:magnify:

HOw as the kids menu, did you take notice of it:confused3

I saw mac n cheese and come chicken nugget like thing.

If Murph decides to come out of retirement she could have a career in either career counseling or as a pusher!

OMG, :lmao:
Murph sounds exactly like my Grandma, an enabler no doubt about it.:lmao:
OK so Tracy's mom, Lessa's Grandma and Murph can NEVER go shopping together!

jcc0621

03-04-2008, 08:24 PM

:mad:

LY Mo:hug:

The best was she kept taking out her KTTW card which had my credit card attached to it, had to keep a close eye on her:magnify:

:scared1:

I saw mac n cheese and come chicken nugget like thing.

OK, so I won't be running to America to get hotdogs for the kids:thumbsup2

OK so Tracy's mom, Lessa's Grandma and Murph can NEVER go shopping together!

Or we can just them with my mother who keeps putting things in the cart and then decides she is not buying any of it and puts it all back:headache: :sad2:

scottny

03-04-2008, 08:57 PM

great update and pics.

I love walking around DTD.

naps are nice.

those are alot of toys for the pugs.

boysmom5150

03-04-2008, 09:51 PM

Murph selected the Caprese wrap and I got the BLT.
yum sounds good

Murph wanted to shop so I told her I got a 10% discount at WoD.
Ut oh, here we go:confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I stayed at the pens and picked a out new one for myself.
:scared1: you didnt

Murph asked if I was buying anything and I showed her the pen.. She agreed is was a pretty pen and I should get it. And I always do what my mom tells me to do.:angel: but this is for work so it doesnt count:confused3 right??

Next thing I know she is telling me to buy the shirt I was looking at. UM, ok, next thing I know it’s in the basket.
how did that get in there:confused3

I swear I wasn’t going to buy anything, but I did, I had my own version of the enabler with me. I was blindsided. I was weak. I have no excuse.
why do moms do this to us. My mom is soooo bad especially with clothes for the boys. THey each have closets full of stuff with TAGS STILL ON and she chimes in with "this would look great on ----- you should get this"

So as you can see the pugs don't need any more toys and yet Murph is trying to tell me to buy more:scared1: are you sure:rotfl2:

We then headed back from to the BW for a nap. I wish I could nap on our trips:worship:

Is Murph REALLY coming to the Dark side???wow that was quick.:cool1: :cool1:

OOH, look at that opal ring, and it’s in my size.

Murph insisted I try it on.

We both agreed it looked great.

Murph said I should buy it.

And you should always listen to your Mother (all right maybe not always, but when it comes to jewelry:rolleyes1 )….
your killing me:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

So it sounds like it was a good meal. glad you both enjoyed.:goodvibes

Next up: Murph gets pinned!
Ooooh that sounds dangerous:rotfl2:

mkluvsmickey

03-05-2008, 05:23 AM

Did you ever eat the cookie from EoS? Just wondering how they are - I was eyeing them last time I was in there.

How nice of Murph to offer to pay for Kelly's BBB experience - that should be lots of fun!

Murph has really come over to the dark side - buying Disney clothes!!! :banana:

Glad Murph could get her wine - she looks really happy in that picture.

puggymom

03-05-2008, 06:19 AM

LY Mo:hug: [quote]Right back at ya;)

[QUOTE=jcc0621;23600635]
OK, so I won't be running to America to get hotdogs for the kids:thumbsup2

All the kids at my table seemed ok, so we should be ok, if not I'll be with you getting a hot dog for Kelly.

Or we can just them with my mother who keeps putting things in the cart and then decides she is not buying any of it and puts it all back:headache: :sad2:
:lmao:
great update and pics.

I love walking around DTD.

naps are nice.

those are alot of toys for the pugs.

Just for the record, I did not buy most that carp they have. Most are gifts and the pugs are not hard on the toys even though they get palyed with, so they last a long time.

Ut oh, here we go:confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rolleyes1

but this is for work so it doesnt count:confused3 right??EXACTLY:thumbsup2

how did that get in there:confused3 :mad:

;)

Did you ever eat the cookie from EoS? Just wondering how they are - I was eyeing them last time I was in there.

The cookie was good, I get on e everytime, they are yummy!

Glad Murph could get her wine - she looks really happy in that picture. Oh, happy doesn't begin to describe....

kaysmommie

03-05-2008, 07:22 AM

cmp1111

03-05-2008, 07:43 AM

What a great day!

And I suppose we can excuse you for the shopping, since you were just being an obedient daughter. :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

Murph really looks like she's having fun - I bet you felt so good. :goodvibes

DisneyJo

03-05-2008, 07:46 AM

Oh Mo your whole installment had me laughing, so no shopping hey :rotfl2:

Your Mum really is turning to the Disney side isn't she, you'd better watch out or she'll be going back before you do :rotfl:

PrincessV

03-05-2008, 08:02 AM

As we were walking in I warned her about the spitting Stitch, she thought that was disgusting :crazy2: and I have to agree with her. That and it is annoying.
ITA ::yes::
First I looked to see if I could find Mickey’s pants
This STILL makes me giggle! :rotfl2:
In the meantime Murph had noticed BBB and picked up the brochure. She insists on paying for Kelly to go when I take Kelly in August. Murph will make it part of Kelly’s B-day present.
Aw, that's so sweet! :goodvibes
And I always do what my mom tells me to do.:angel:
Yeah - I have some doubts on that one. :rolleyes:
I’m telling you the Force was strong with Murph. :darth:
The Force is strong in WOD! I can't get out of there wihout dropping over $100. :sad2: I still have two boxes of chocolate-covered pretzels from LAST year!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd25b3127cceb59ad137bbf100000026108AaNGbZw4bti
I'm just a little disturbed by that squirrel. Are we sure it's a stuffed toy?! :scared:
OOH, look at that opal ring, and it’s in my size.
Here we go...
Murph said I should buy it.

And you should always listen to your Mother (all right maybe not always, but when it comes to jewelry:rolleyes1 )….
DIN, DING, DING!!! :rotfl:
Off topic, briefly… DB#2 used to travel to Germany a lot for business. One Christmas he bought over a bottle of Gluhwein. This is a wine that is served warm, not hot, warm. Murph loves the stuff.

As we walked in she immediately asked if I knew if they served it here. Um, I don’t drink and never come in here, sorry, but let’s ask at the counter. While waiting for a server I noticed on the counter that they do serve it and she can get a glass of it to go.
Oooo, what's it like? I've never heard of it before and you know how I like to expand my EP drink horizons!
Before we knew it we were up at the buffet sampling a little of everything, including wienersalad. Um, it was different, and I may skip it during Fockerfest. :rolleyes1
Oh c'mon - show the Weiner Salad some love! :love:
Next up: Murph gets pinned!
Does that mean she's going steady with the AK CM?

englishrose47

03-05-2008, 08:17 AM

Good Morning just a fly by catch up!!

wildbill

03-05-2008, 08:33 AM

My girls love this trip report :)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd24b3127cceb5b42afba3ff00000026102ActHLJm0cMe

Pug lovers unite

Bill

TEminnie

03-05-2008, 09:38 AM

:rotfl2: I love the shopping stories! Can't wait to see the pix of purchases! Tell Murph the fiber optic trees are $10 at Walmart---and take it from me...they only last for 3 weeks!

Cute doggie toys too---so the pugs aren't too hard on them? Max can de-squeak in under 2 minutes.......and de-stuff in under 3! He's wreaking havoc on my stuffed Easter bunnies!

cmp1111

03-05-2008, 10:06 AM

Cute doggie toys too---so the pugs aren't too hard on them? Max can de-squeak in under 2 minutes.......and de-stuff in under 3! He's wreaking havoc on my stuffed Easter bunnies!

::yes:: That sounds exactly like Linus. His stuffed squeaky toys generally last about 5 minutes tops.

KatGarcia

03-05-2008, 12:39 PM

Of all the places to ahve someone enable your shopping! Take her with you to Target or somewhere that you can't go broke from buying stuff! :lmao:

You were not kidding about the amount of toys the pugs have! I ahve a semi large round box thing full of cat toys and things for Bale, and all the darn cat wants is a string, any string and he's happy! I gave up buying toys for him. :rotfl2:

puggymom

03-05-2008, 01:46 PM

:laughing: too funny about Murph trying to make you shop. Seriously I think all moms do this. I agree your dogs need anymore toys, they have more than some kids :goodvibes. Murph looks like she is enjoying that wine at Biergarten.

What is it with our Mom's????

Oh yeah, she enjoyed that wine

And I suppose we can excuse you for the shopping, since you were just being an obedient daughter. :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

Yep, that's me, obediant daughter!

Oh Mo your whole installment had me laughing, so no shopping hey :rotfl2:

Um, yeah, no shopping:)

Yeah - I have some doubts on that one. :rolleyes:

Hey:mad:

I'm just a little disturbed by that squirrel. Are we sure it's a stuffed toy?! :scared:

Yes, it's stuffed, that's one I actually bought at Target.

THere is, however a Hidden Mickey in one of those photos.

10 Focker points for who finds it.

:rolleyes:
DIN, DING, DING!!! :rotfl:

Oooo, what's it like? I've never heard of it before and you know how I like to expand my EP drink horizons!

I'll have Murph call ya, cause you're asking the wrong person!

Good Morning just a fly by catch up!! HI Rosie!

My girls love this trip report :)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd24b3127cceb5b42afba3ff00000026102ActHLJm0cMe

Pug lovers unite

Bill

OMG! what are their names, they are so cute!!!!!!

:rotfl2: I love the shopping stories! Can't wait to see the pix of purchases! Tell Murph the fiber optic trees are $10 at Walmart---and take it from me...they only last for 3 weeks!

Nice!

::yes:: That sounds exactly like Linus. His stuffed squeaky toys generally last about 5 minutes tops.Oh no, the pugs toys last forever, that's why they have so many!

Of all the places to ahve someone enable your shopping! Take her with you to Target or somewhere that you can't go broke from buying stuff! :lmao:

Seriously!

You were not kidding about the amount of toys the pugs have! I ahve a semi large round box thing full of cat toys and things for Bale, and all the darn cat wants is a string, any string and he's happy! I gave up buying toys for him. :rotfl2:Hey, string is cheap and doesn't take any room up!

kaysmommie

03-05-2008, 02:41 PM

My girls love this trip report :)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd24b3127cceb5b42afba3ff00000026102ActHLJm0cMe

Pug lovers unite

Bill

They are so cute!! My DS wants a pug so badly. He has a Webkinz Pug name Chad (Pennington). I told him maybe when we don't have Brandy anymore :sad2: . She is just too old for a puppy to be bugging her.

LurrrvtheDuck

03-05-2008, 11:50 PM

I want an Enabler every now and then :guilty: I get the Mom that looks at stuff at Disney and says it's too expensive and we've already given the Mouse too much money as it is. :rolleyes:

Ok I'm really starting to get scared about the weinersalad....

I don't remember seeing any Mickey pants in January either. :confused3 Have you tried e-Bay? I'll check again if we go in March.

So is the hidden Mickey in the group on the round black thingy? White Mickey ears under the blue die thing? (I thought I quoted, but I didn't).

So did you misplace your pin or give Murph your pin?

wildbill

03-06-2008, 07:38 AM

Puggymom,

Thanks :) The fawn ones name is Nefertiki and the black is Princess

I'd post more pics but I don't want to hijack your trip report ;)

Bill

puggymom

03-06-2008, 11:45 AM

They are so cute!! My DS wants a pug so badly. He has a Webkinz Pug name Chad (Pennington). I told him maybe when we don't have Brandy anymore :sad2: . She is just too old for a puppy to be bugging her. Love the webkinz name;)

Ok I'm really starting to get scared about the weinersalad....
:rolleyes1

I don't remember seeing any Mickey pants in January either. :confused3 Have you tried e-Bay? I'll check again if we go in March.

Thanks!

White Mickey ears under the blue die thing? 10 Focker points for you

Puggymom,

Thanks :) The fawn ones name is Nefertiki and the black is Princess

I'd post more pics but I don't want to hijack your trip report ;)

Bill

Oh posting of pugs is strongly encouraged!pug:

Disneyolic

03-06-2008, 11:59 AM

Oh posting of pugs is strongly encouraged!pug:http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/Sprocket2006/Pugs.jpg

Disneyolic

03-06-2008, 12:01 PM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p307/patchkiss/party_pugs_1.jpg

Disneyolic

03-06-2008, 12:03 PM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p307/patchkiss/puginanegg.jpg

KatGarcia

03-06-2008, 12:16 PM

Oh posting of pugs is strongly encouraged!pug:

Look at the floodgates you opened! LOL

puggymom

03-06-2008, 12:36 PM

Look at the floodgates you opened! LOL

OMG!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

Better than what's posted on TE's report:eek:

Disneyolic

03-06-2008, 01:21 PM

OMG!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

Better than what's posted on TE's report:eek:Okay ... a pug a day until you update! Previous ones don't count.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/gidget2401/puggy.jpg

puggymom

03-06-2008, 01:25 PM

Okay ... a pug a day until you update! Previous ones don't count.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f134/gidget2401/puggy.jpg

I may never updated again, I love these pug pics, and each one is better than the last one.:lovestruc

Phibbles

03-06-2008, 02:57 PM

You need to post some :sad: Pug pics. Then she might be motivated to post an update.

englishrose47

03-06-2008, 03:10 PM

Just keeping up on the thread after I get home from work .:cool1: :bday: Boy I need a day off! Today is DSIL birthday He thinks it's Pizza for supper but we have a lobster stashed away for him !!:banana:

tinaninea

03-06-2008, 03:17 PM

Hi Mo! I just finished reading your report so far. I'm very interested because DH and I have been trying to get MIL to go with us for a few years now and she has absolutely no interest in going. But, of course, I realize that she just doesn't know what she's missing! So it's great to get to read a TR from someone who was dealing with a similar situation. And you're giving me great ideas on what all we can do with MIL if we ever get her there!

Sorry, I have no pug pics!

askelton

03-06-2008, 03:40 PM

I resisted, but there was this quilted jacket that was nice…:rolleyes1 I've seen these, black & brown? Very nice.

I swear I wasn’t going to buy anything, but I did, I had my own version of the enabler with me. I was blindsided. I was weak. I have no excuse.yea Murph!

And you should always listen to your Mother (all right maybe not always, but when it comes to jewelry:rolleyes1 )….Yea jewelry!

puggymom

03-06-2008, 04:06 PM

You need to post some :sad: Pug pics. Then she might be motivated to post an update.

Pug pics would motivate me:)

Just keeping up on the thread after I get home from work .:cool1: :bday: Boy I need a day off! Today is DSIL birthday He thinks it's Pizza for supper but we have a lobster stashed away for him !!:banana:

Happy B-day to DSIL and I love lobster, especially with lots of butter!

Hi Mo! I just finished reading your report so far. I'm very interested because DH and I have been trying to get MIL to go with us for a few years now and she has absolutely no interest in going. But, of course, I realize that she just doesn't know what she's missing! So it's great to get to read a TR from someone who was dealing with a similar situation. And you're giving me great ideas on what all we can do with MIL if we ever get her there!

Sorry, I have no pug pics!

:welcome: Oh Murph was so not Disneyfied, she really didn't understand my obsession with it. Glad to be of some help:)

I've seen these, black & brown? Very nice.

Yes, they are nice, but if I buy another coat, someone will need to perform an intervention!

puggymom

03-06-2008, 04:18 PM

After dinner we walked around WS and arrived in France in time for the 8:15 movie. We had a short wait where Murph took the opportunity to look at the sketches in the lobby of Notre Dame. Murph was particularly excited to see this movie as she is going to France in April. I don’t know what happened to me but watching this movie it really felt like my equilibrium was off. For those that haven’t seen it, it is not one of those ones you stand in. It is only about 180 degrees and you get to sit in nice comfy chairs. For what ever reason I was getting dizzy watching this movie. Hmm, maybe it was the effect of the wienersalad.:rolleyes1

Before long the movie was over and we exited into the requisite dump shop. :rolleyes: Murph decided to look around to see if there was anything she wanted to buy. She was really into seeing all the gift shops now. She had decided to purchase a book she saw, until I pointed out it said AAA on it.:sad2: I told her I would take her to AAA at home and get her a book that would probably be half the price. She agreed and put the book back.

With that it was almost time for Illuminations and we headed over to find a spot between England and France. All night Murph had started asking about the pins she saw CM’s and guests wearing. I explained about pin collecting and trading and she seemed intrigued. After I picked out a spot, (BTW the park was empty and we walked right to the fence to the left of Rose and Crown at about 8:45:yay: ), Murph noticed the pin cart near the Espresso cart. She went over to check it out. A few minutes later I see her walking towards me giggling like a school girl.

Me: What did you do?
Murph: I didn’t do anything, I was just looking, I started talking to the salesman about Kelly and maybe buying her a Hannah Montana pin. Next thing I know he is putting this pin on me and telling me I have to keep it and I have to promise not to give it away.
Me: You know what just happened? You had a Disney Moment, they just don’t give pins away like that.:yay:
Murph: Should I tip him.:confused:
Me: He probably realized you aren’t a regular guest and wanted to do something special. Sometimes CM’s do that.
Murph: Oh it wasn’t a character.
Me: All employee’s are Cast member’s as this is a show and everyone has a part in the show.
Murph: OH I get it. That’s great.:cool1:
Murph: I’m going to go back and thank him again.

With that she disappeared again, only to re-appear right as IROE was starting. She was all giggling telling me the CM’s name was Kevin and he was from Ireland. Cute young kid. (I think she was flirting)

Here’s Murph after getting Pinned…

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dc36b3127cceb57fc7c937d400000026108AaNGbZw4bti

If you haven’t guessed this is #7 on Murph’s top ten

As IROE started I pointed out the globe etc on the water. Her response – Oh, I missed this part last night. Can’t see this from bed.:rolleyes:

Did I mention that Murph has a sarcastic side? Yeah, well know you all know where I get it from.;)

After watching another wonderful showing of IROE, we headed for International Gateway and Home. The Friendship boat had just left and I told Murph we would we make it back faster if we walked. She agreed and after a nice walk home we settled into bed.

Next up: Murph gets her character on

boysmom5150

03-06-2008, 04:32 PM

Disneyland_Mama

03-06-2008, 05:02 PM

Awww.... Murph is so cute! :lovestruc

Hey Mo, I'll trade you Murph for Waldo! :teeth:

Disneyolic

03-06-2008, 05:14 PM

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/janelli-janelli/peanut_friend.jpg

And thanks for the update! How cute of Murph with her getting pinned. Note to self: Flirt with the Irish men too! ;)

And I absolutely love the walk from Epcot back to the resorts. Of course, we were at the YC but still the same nice walk. We never ever took the ferry.

KatGarcia

03-06-2008, 05:16 PM

How adorable is Murph! Love the pin!

jcc0621

03-06-2008, 05:19 PM

How cute Murph is:goodvibes

blue_river

03-06-2008, 05:20 PM

First, I want to say I'm loving all the pug pictures :thumbsup2

Your mother is so cute Mo. That was a sweet moment and I'm glad it happened to her rather than you. (Not that I wouldn't want it to happen to you....but you know what I mean) :goodvibes

winkers

03-06-2008, 05:32 PM

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x282/sarahslaughter07/puglove.jpg

kaysmommie

03-06-2008, 05:39 PM

Loved the update. Murph is definately getting into all things Disney, especially the gift shops. Love the pug pics, the one in the batman costume is very funny.

puggymom

03-06-2008, 06:12 PM

How cute that Muprh is flirting:rotfl2:
Thats great she got a pin.
We have been there 6 times in 14months and got NOTHING but a "happy unbirthday" certif.:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Good to know that they really do give stuff out:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I hear ya, at least I got a dream FP last year, but I have never had that kind of interaction with a CM like she did:)

Hey Mo, I'll trade you Murph for Waldo! :teeth:

Ok, now you know I would love me some Waldo, but Murph is a keeper;)
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/janelli-janelli/peanut_friend.jpg

And thanks for the update! How cute of Murph with her getting pinned. Note to self: Flirt with the Irish men too! ;)

And I absolutely love the walk from Epcot back to the resorts. Of course, we were at the YC but still the same nice walk. We never ever took the ferry.
This won't be the last of the flirting:rolleyes1

p.s. I love the pug pics!
How adorable is Murph! Love the pin!:goodvibes

How cute Murph is:goodvibes:thumbsup2

First, I want to say I'm loving all the pug pictures :thumbsup2

Me too:goodvibes

Your mother is so cute Mo. That was a sweet moment and I'm glad it happened to her rather than you. (Not that I wouldn't want it to happen to you....but you know what I mean) :goodvibes
I totally agree, I was so happy for her, it really made her night!
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x282/sarahslaughter07/puglove.jpg

OMG! that is toooooo cute:cutie:
Loved the update. Murph is definately getting into all things Disney, especially the gift shops. Love the pug pics, the one in the batman costume is very funny.

Oh Murph loved the gift shops:sad2:

BTW is that a new avatar? Looks good:goodvibes