Food Porn & Other Stories: A Dining Review ~ 1/19-1/28/08

[honeybee30]

In this final chapter, I will try to entice you to join me and DGF on our next foray into the exciting world of Disney dining. Our next trip will be for 13 days in August, 10 of which will include the Deluxe Dining Plan! :cool1: That’s right folks 3 TS meals a day, everyday! :faint: Actually, we are spending quite a few of our TS credits on signature dining, so it’s going to be more like 2 TS a day, give or take. That makes for a record number of ADRs and a whole lot of eating!

Stand back!

Here’s our list of restaurants so far:
Wolfgang Puck Dining Room Upstairs
Fresh Mediterranean Market (L)
Artist Point
Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea
‘Ohana (D)
Tokyo Dining (L)
Tutto Italia (D)
Yak & Yeti (L)
California Grill (Twice!)
Kona Café (B, L, & D)
Jiko
50’s Primetime Café (L)
The Plaza (L)
Citricos
Raglan Road (L)
Narcoossee’s
Le Cellier (L)
Flying Fish
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Coral Reef (L)

I will of course document all of this fine food and drink in photographs and writing right here on the DIS. And I promise not to procrastinate so long this time! :rolleyes1

I want to thank all of you again for being such a wonderful audience and bunch of commentators. I had a blast writing my 2nd dining review and an even greater time getting to know many of you! :goodvibes

* If you are interested in joining the book club that has been recently proposed on this thread, just make sure you post your interest here, if you haven’t already. (Or you can always drop me a PM!) Nothing is cemented yet, but with a little help from my friends, we may get this thing going in the near future. Details will be PM-ed to you when we got’em.

** If you are interested in joining the Foodie DIS meet tentatively scheduled for October of 2009, then read the paragraph above and substitute DIS meet for book club! :thumbsup2

Peace! :hippie:

[LookingGlassGirl]

I really enjoyed reading your posts. Even though I sat beside you while you wrote these reviews...you made me laugh out loud. It's fun to relive our food adventures through your zany and well-written threads...except for the pictures of me looking like a fully cracked nutter :crazy: ! I can't wait for August! We must read The Host and discuss. Everyday is an adventure with you.

I heart you. :flower3:

Heather

[Sam'sMom0126]

Thanks! I may have to try the original...maybe with horsey sauce on side just to be safe!

Can't wait for more reviews in August! Have fun! And stay cool in this unbelievable heat we have already!!!!

[FormrCastMbr]

I really enjoyed reading your posts. Even though I sat beside you while you wrote these reviews...you made me laugh out loud. It's fun to relive our food adventures through your zany and well-written threads...except for the pictures of me looking like a fully cracked nutter :crazy: ! I can't wait for August! We must read The Host and discuss. Everyday is an adventure with you.

I heart you. :flower3:

Heather

Oh jeez, how sweet! I am sitting here waiting to bring my son to the bus and I am in tears...you brought a tear to my tired blood shot eyes. :)

[iluvpluto27]

I've really enjoyed your reviews. Bluezoo looks fantastic, I'd love to try it someday.

[BriarRosie]

In this final chapter, I will try to entice you to join me and DGF on our next foray into the exciting world of Disney dining. Our next trip will be for 13 days in August, 10 of which will include the Deluxe Dining Plan! :cool1: That’s right folks 3 TS meals a day, everyday! :faint: Actually, we are spending quite a few of our TS credits on signature dining, so it’s going to be more like 2 TS a day, give or take. That makes for a record number of ADRs and a whole lot of eating!

Stand back!

Here’s our list of restaurants so far:
Wolfgang Puck Dining Room Upstairs
Fresh Mediterranean Market (L)
Artist Point
Garden View Lounge Afternoon Tea
‘Ohana (D)
Tokyo Dining (L)
Tutto Italia (D)
Yak & Yeti (L)
California Grill (Twice!)
Kona Café (B, L, & D)
Jiko
50’s Primetime Café (L)
The Plaza (L)
Citricos
Raglan Road (L)
Narcoossee’s
Le Cellier (L)
Flying Fish
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Coral Reef (L)



I thought both Fresh and the Afternoon Tea weren't on the Deluxe DDP. I am assuming you'll pay out of pocket.

[TigerKat]

Looks like an amazing lineup for your next trip!!!! I'm really excited about the '09 foodie trip.....:woohoo:

[girli565]

I am so looking forward to the next food reviews. I'm doing deluxe for Free Dining when I go for 5 days/4 nights on August 29-Sept 2 with my foodie mom. I'm a super procrastinator with my food reviews so that August one won't be up until December :rotfl:

I went in June of last year with my DFi for our anniversary, we were on the DDP, and I did take pics of pretty much everything. Well, it is now June 2, almost a year to the date of our trip and I have yet to write it up!

[MickeyNicki]

Omigod that is some list! Can I go with you? I will be sitting on pins and needles until your next review :goodvibes

[christinou]

Great review, thanks. Now I am wondering if we should go to Blue Zoo the food does look really amazing. I am looking forward to your August trip.

[PinkPrincessZ]

Great reviews - you have a great writing style and such a fun sense of humor! :thumbsup2

:offtopic: Sooooo, since you recommended Stephanie Meyer so much, I bought Twilight this past Friday night. I went to Borders the very next day and bought New Moon and Eclipse!!! I just finished the last book - yes, I read non-stop for four days - and I am hoooooooked!!! :hyper: Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the recommendation....and introducing me to Edward - aaahhh....and I would love to participate in the book club, if I may! :flower3:

PPZ

[honeybee30]

I really enjoyed reading your posts. Even though I sat beside you while you wrote these reviews...you made me laugh out loud. It's fun to relive our food adventures through your zany and well-written threads...except for the pictures of me looking like a fully cracked nutter :crazy: ! I can't wait for August! We must read The Host and discuss. Everyday is an adventure with you.

I heart you. :flower3:

Heather

I heart you, too! :love:

Thanks! I may have to try the original...maybe with horsey sauce on side just to be safe!

Can't wait for more reviews in August! Have fun! And stay cool in this unbelievable heat we have already!!!!

I don't think you can go wrong with the original! :thumbsup2 Sauce on the side is always a safe bet.

It was pretty warm today. We had such a nice cool spring that I think I started to take it for granted!

Oh jeez, how sweet! I am sitting here waiting to bring my son to the bus and I am in tears...you brought a tear to my tired blood shot eyes. :)

She's a keeper! :goodvibes

I've really enjoyed your reviews. Bluezoo looks fantastic, I'd love to try it someday.

Thanks! Try bluezoo! It's awesome!

I thought both Fresh and the Afternoon Tea weren't on the Deluxe DDP. I am assuming you'll pay out of pocket.

You're absolutely right. We'll be at the WL for a few days before our package starts at the Poly. We got an unbelievable AP rate that I couldn't pass up. ;)

Looks like an amazing lineup for your next trip!!!! I'm really excited about the '09 foodie trip.....:woohoo:

Me too! Me too! :hyper:

I am so looking forward to the next food reviews. I'm doing deluxe for Free Dining when I go for 5 days/4 nights on August 29-Sept 2 with my foodie mom. I'm a super procrastinator with my food reviews so that August one won't be up until December :rotfl:

I went in June of last year with my DFi for our anniversary, we were on the DDP, and I did take pics of pretty much everything. Well, it is now June 2, almost a year to the date of our trip and I have yet to write it up!

Have a great time on your August trip! How fun to go with your Mom! :cutie:

Procrastination is an evil thing! I suffer from it myself. Isn't there a pill or something we can take for that?

Omigod that is some list! Can I go with you? I will be sitting on pins and needles until your next review :goodvibes

I can't wait to tackle that list! :laughing: We are weight watchering it for the next 2 months, so I'll be dreaming about Disney food even more than usual...

Great review, thanks. Now I am wondering if we should go to Blue Zoo the food does look really amazing. I am looking forward to your August trip.

Thank you for reading! :) Don't wonder! Make an ADR for bluezoo today!

Great reviews - you have a great writing style and such a fun sense of humor! :thumbsup2

:offtopic: Sooooo, since you recommended Stephanie Meyer so much, I bought Twilight this past Friday night. I went to Borders the very next day and bought New Moon and Eclipse!!! I just finished the last book - yes, I read non-stop for four days - and I am hoooooooked!!! :hyper: Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the recommendation....and introducing me to Edward - aaahhh....and I would love to participate in the book club, if I may! :flower3:

PPZ

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the Twilight series. So addictive, right! Now you're dying for the last book like the rest of us, I'm sure! You are welcome to join the book club as soon as it gets off the ground. I'll be sure to let you know!

[shovan]

The BlueZoo pics & descriptions were awesome! The crab looked great, as did the Fish, although I sure didn't see anything Simple about it!

I'm sad that the review is over. But Woohoo:cool1: we'll be treated to another one very soon! That's a great dining line-up you have there!

I'm in for a book club, but because I'm cheap would prefer to do paperbacks over brand new hardbounds. Either way though, I'd like to get in on it.

I'm also in for a foodie meet in Oct 09!

[honeybee30]

The BlueZoo pics & descriptions were awesome! The crab looked great, as did the Fish, although I sure didn't see anything Simple about it!

I'm sad that the review is over. But Woohoo:cool1: we'll be treated to another one very soon! That's a great dining line-up you have there!

I'm in for a book club, but because I'm cheap would prefer to do paperbacks over brand new hardbounds. Either way though, I'd like to get in on it.

I'm also in for a foodie meet in Oct 09!

Seriously, everything we've tried at bluezoo has been amazing!

I'm so glad you are up for both the meet and the book club. I understand about the hardback issue. Maybe we'll reconsider the first book for that reason. I want everyone to have easy access! :goodvibes

[shovan]

Seriously, everything we've tried at bluezoo has been amazing!

I'm so glad you are up for both the meet and the book club. I understand about the hardback issue. Maybe we'll reconsider the first book for that reason. I want everyone to have easy access! :goodvibes


I'm like many of our greedy readers here. I'm really bad when I find a book that I love. I'll go through that sucker in a day or two & if it's a series, I'm in trouble. Lately, I haven't been feeling well & having to take lunesta to sleep, which luckily curbs my speed-reading. I spend more on meds but less on books. :confused:

[oybolshoi]

First of all ... I've been slacking on the PM for the bookclub ... had a visit from the Crohn Goblin last night and it's been a very icky day at work. TMI? :lmao:

Anyhoo, I want to check out a couple of features in Yahoo because I think we can set it up for a live chat and I know that we can set up a calendar that will email people reminders. And ... I thought we might be able to have a little more freedom of discussion there as opposed to the CB here. Not knocking the DIS, but there are certain subjects or interpretations that might not be considered appropriate here. And I hate having to censor myself ... as that last sentence should show! :rotfl2:

As for a non-hardback reading suggestion ... how about starting out with a tried and true like Rebecca or The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn?

Just thinking out loud ... kind of.

leaving to go home now .. :cool1:

[maxiesmom]

Hmm, looks like I've stumbled upon the 2009 Foodies trip, too. Those dates are lookin' mighty good to me.

Ditto! Hey my b-day is in November, so that is kind of close to all of you Libras. I think you need some Scorpios like me to show you how much fun it is to be unbalanced.:rotfl2:

Rosa Regale and chocolate. Two of the best things in the universe! Throw in some crab-legs and you would have the food trifecta!

[honeybee30]

I'm like many of our greedy readers here. I'm really bad when I find a book that I love. I'll go through that sucker in a day or two & if it's a series, I'm in trouble. Lately, I haven't been feeling well & having to take lunesta to sleep, which luckily curbs my speed-reading. I spend more on meds but less on books. :confused:

Having trouble sleeping is the worst! So is spending money on meds! Hope you feel better soon. :hug:

First of all ... I've been slacking on the PM for the bookclub ... had a visit from the Crohn Goblin last night and it's been a very icky day at work. TMI? :lmao:

Anyhoo, I want to check out a couple of features in Yahoo because I think we can set it up for a live chat and I know that we can set up a calendar that will email people reminders. And ... I thought we might be able to have a little more freedom of discussion there as opposed to the CB here. Not knocking the DIS, but there are certain subjects or interpretations that might not be considered appropriate here. And I hate having to censor myself ... as that last sentence should show! :rotfl2:

As for a non-hardback reading suggestion ... how about starting out with a tried and true like Rebecca or The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn?

Just thinking out loud ... kind of.

leaving to go home now .. :cool1:

I think Rebecca is a great idea. We could even co-lead the first discussion. :goodvibes I also agree about the need for an independent discussion forum.

If you'll set up the Yahoo group (let me know if I can help in that respect), I will PM everyone to let them know the details.

Ditto! Hey my b-day is in November, so that is kind of close to all of you Libras. I think you need some Scorpios like me to show you how much fun it is to be unbalanced.:rotfl2:

Rosa Regale and chocolate. Two of the best things in the universe! Throw in some crab-legs and you would have the food trifecta!

Scorpios welcome! We definitely need some other astrological influences guiding our meet!

[arieljasmine]

I have loved your food reports, thanks for sharing them with us. Congratulations on your dream fastpasses, that must have been so exciting. I will look forward to reading your reviews in August, sounds like you have some amazing restaurants planned.

Laur's princess:

[Young Pooh]

Hi, I've been lurking on here for a while and finally decided to post as the book club sounds like a great idea. Will it be a problem me being in the UK? I think we tend to have books published over here around the same time as the US. A transatlantic book club would be kinda cool don't you think.

I must congratulate you on your food reviews - they are fantastic. I am even thinking of doing one myself when we go again in Aug 2009.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but this is to Brenda (Oybolshoi). Your food reviews got me addicted to this board (I usually only hang out on the UK boards) and I have now started reading your blog. I hope Planky is doing ok - is he back from his trip yet? Maybe he could join the book club as well as I think the injection of clulture would help him in his future endeavours!!

[TheBeadPirate]

I have made it through to page 6!!! :cool1: Your reviews are amazing! What a great group you also have following along!

We are leaving in about 3 weeks so I'll be taking pics to review Raglan Rd (my fav), La Nouba/House of Blues (for our 1 year anniversary), Blue Zoo, Cape May breakfast and Yak and Yeti lunch.

I just added Y&Y yesterday based on your review and pics and also my DS10 asked to go to Nine Dragons yesterday (this is a must for my guys since they love Chinese food) and it will be closed when we go. Y&Y seems close enough food wise.



I'll have to check these out...I just started the Harry Potter series. I am going to read the first book, then have my son read it. I think it will be fun for us. Then we will watch the movies since we have never seen them. I thought this would be a nice motivator since DS needs to improve on his reading.

OK, the dog is barking and DH is growling...be back later to start reading again.

Have a great day!
Hey Lauren! When you go to Y&Y stop at the bar and ask for Chad! He's half of my sweetie tem that relocated there after the storm. He and Michael both work there- but I've only found Chad (A bartender, of course!) working. Tell him Lori said hi:yay:

Unfortunately with DS's baseball I haven't had time to even read the newspaper in the last 4 years. I did, however, buy a book for the first time in ages, just two weeks ago, which will probably take me 6 months to read.;)

Kathy, you and Sheryl both might like a series that I love (it's my book smut-Rick's term, not mine). Relatively light reading but very entertaining- Elizabeth Peters, author. Amelia Peabody, series. Strong female character, good humor, mystery-ish. If you wanna try let me know I have them all in paperback (there's 12ish), I'll loan ya one.


Oh, and sign me up for the meet and the club!

[girli565]

Have a great time on your August trip! How fun to go with your Mom! :cutie:

Procrastination is an evil thing! I suffer from it myself. Isn't there a pill or something we can take for that?
We will, I love taking trips with my mom, we are going to Vegas on the 16th for a week. Can't wait! I've never been.

If there is a pill for procrastination, I'll take it tomorrow :rotfl:

[BriarRosie]

Scorpios welcome! We definitely need some other astrological influences guiding our meet!

Good, because I was born on the day Felix Unger left his wife, vowing never to return. :rotfl2:

Guess I'll have to check out Rebecca from the library...

[honeybee30]

I have loved your food reports, thanks for sharing them with us. Congratulations on your dream fastpasses, that must have been so exciting. I will look forward to reading your reviews in August, sounds like you have some amazing restaurants planned.

Laur's princess:

Thanks! I have enjoyed all of your comments! The Dream FPs were exciting mainly because I never win stuff! My sister on the other hand is seriously lucky. She's always the 10th caller at the radio station. Maybe she should start playing powerball more often....:laughing:

Hi, I've been lurking on here for a while and finally decided to post as the book club sounds like a great idea. Will it be a problem me being in the UK? I think we tend to have books published over here around the same time as the US. A transatlantic book club would be kinda cool don't you think.

I must congratulate you on your food reviews - they are fantastic. I am even thinking of doing one myself when we go again in Aug 2009.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but this is to Brenda (Oybolshoi). Your food reviews got me addicted to this board (I usually only hang out on the UK boards) and I have now started reading your blog. I hope Planky is doing ok - is he back from his trip yet? Maybe he could join the book club as well as I think the injection of clulture would help him in his future endeavours!!

I think it would be wonderful to have you as a member of the book club! The internet makes the transatlantic part entirely possible! :goodvibes

I agree about Brenda's reviews. They are what got me hooked, too! ::yes::

Oh, and sign me up for the meet and the club!

Cool! :cool1:

We will, I love taking trips with my mom, we are going to Vegas on the 16th for a week. Can't wait! I've never been.

If there is a pill for procrastination, I'll take it tomorrow :rotfl:

I've never been to Vegas either & would love to go. (I think I went with my parents once, but I have no recollection of it, so it doesn't count!). Have a great time!

Good, because I was born on the day Felix Unger left his wife, vowing never to return. :rotfl2:

:lmao:

[SunnieRN]

Oh my gosh! I was gone for a week and I missed the rest of your trip and the news about the book club!
Please count me in for that as I have been looking for one to join!
Have you read the Eragon series? I was so disappointed in the movie!
Thanks for the wonderful foodie reviews! Your cheese fest at home looked absolutely wonderful!

[honeybee30]

Oh my gosh! I was gone for a week and I missed the rest of your trip and the news about the book club!
Please count me in for that as I have been looking for one to join!
Have you read the Eragon series? I was so disappointed in the movie!
Thanks for the wonderful foodie reviews! Your cheese fest at home looked absolutely wonderful!

Thanks! I wish I had some of that brie right now....

You are officially counted in! :thumbsup2 I'll be sending out PMs this evening with details about the book club.

I've heard of Eragon (and how crappy the movie was to fans of the book), but I haven't read them yet. I'll have to look those up...:surfweb:

[shovan]

First of all ... I've been slacking on the PM for the bookclub ... had a visit from the Crohn Goblin last night and it's been a very icky day at work. TMI? :lmao:

Anyhoo, I want to check out a couple of features in Yahoo because I think we can set it up for a live chat and I know that we can set up a calendar that will email people reminders. And ... I thought we might be able to have a little more freedom of discussion there as opposed to the CB here. Not knocking the DIS, but there are certain subjects or interpretations that might not be considered appropriate here. And I hate having to censor myself ... as that last sentence should show! :rotfl2:

As for a non-hardback reading suggestion ... how about starting out with a tried and true like Rebecca or The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn?

Just thinking out loud ... kind of.

leaving to go home now .. :cool1:

Sorry you've been feeling like crapola. The yahoo group sounds good to me. Either book sounds good too. I'm sure I have Rebecca around here somewhere, but it might just be easier to go buy it than finding it!

Having trouble sleeping is the worst! So is spending money on meds! Hope you feel better soon. :hug:





Thanks! :goodvibes Details would be way TMI! But if there is a procrastination pill I need to add that to my med. repertoire!


Kathy, you and Sheryl both might like a series that I love (it's my book smut-Rick's term, not mine). Relatively light reading but very entertaining- Elizabeth Peters, author. Amelia Peabody, series. Strong female character, good humor, mystery-ish. If you wanna try let me know I have them all in paperback (there's 12ish), I'll loan ya one.


Oh, and sign me up for the meet and the club!

Glad you're on board! I'll do a little research into your smut, uh book! ;) Thanks!

[QUOTE=girli565;25473343]We will, I love taking trips with my mom, we are going to Vegas on the 16th for a week. Can't wait! I've never been.

If there is a pill for procrastination, I'll take

[honeybee30]

I just PMed all of you who expressed interest in joining the book club. So check those private messages! :goodvibes If you did not receive a PM from me and you would like to join in the fun, then let me know ASAP! :thumbsup2

[texasmom]

Honeybee,

I really enjoyed reading your dining reviews. I look forward to reading the next one.

I am interested in joining a book club. Please add me to the list.

Thanks,

[honeybee30]

The yahoo group sounds good to me. Either book sounds good too. I'm sure I have Rebecca around here somewhere, but it might just be easier to go buy it than finding it!

I think it's going to work out great! I can't wait for everyone to read Rebecca & discuss! :banana:

Honeybee,

I really enjoyed reading your dining reviews. I look forward to reading the next one.

I am interested in joining a book club. Please add me to the list.

You've been added, PMed, and emailed! I've been busy! :cutie:

[wilma-bride]

Sorry I'm late to this party but I've been avoiding the food reviews lately, due to trying to lose 40 lbs. Dieting and reading food reviews is way too masochistic for me ;)

Anyway, thanks Kathy for sending me the link - unfortunately, I didn't manage to avoid the reviews and just read the bit about the meet in October 09 -so let me just say the reviews were great as usual and, as I suspected, have made me extremely hungry. Weight Watchers may have to take a back seat for today :rotfl:

Secondly, I am so there for an October 09 meet. DH and I have just recently decided to take the brats (sorry, kids) back to the World next year. We're there from the 19th until the end of the month (geez, that sounds good :thumbsup2 ) I can't wait to meet up with some fellow foodies - and drinkers ;) Oh, and on my way through your reviews, I couldn't help but notice this offer from Brenda, which I'm sure we would all love to take her up on:

thanks Honeybee for letting me steal your thread for a minute. If we ever end up at WDW at the same time Jay and I will buy a round of Kirs. :thumbsup2

Just let me know when and where and I'm in :)

[oybolshoi]

Secondly, I am so there for an October 09 meet. DH and I have just recently decided to take the brats (sorry, kids) back to the World next year. We're there from the 19th until the end of the month (geez, that sounds good :thumbsup2 ) I can't wait to meet up with some fellow foodies - and drinkers ;) Oh, and on my way through your reviews, I couldn't help but notice this offer from Brenda, which I'm sure we would all love to take her up on:



Just let me know when and where and I'm in :)

Hi Joh! We can't afford to spring for a round of Kirs for everyone ... but we could spring for a bottle of bubbly and some straws. :lmao: Now that I think about it, way back when I believe I said I would spring for a Kahlua Colada from HRC for you ... but we'll worry about that next year. ;)

I'll start a DIS thread for the 2009 meet after F&W is done for this year ... wouldn't want to confuse anyone. And that way everyone who's interested can post there and we can try to keep track of who's coming ... yadda yadda yadda.

Thanks again Honeybee, for letting us use your thread for book discussions, cheese love, and DISmeets! :hug:

[TigerKat]

Anyway, thanks Kathy for sending me the link


It wouldn't be a party without you!!!;)

[honeybee30]

Sorry I'm late to this party but I've been avoiding the food reviews lately, due to trying to lose 40 lbs. Dieting and reading food reviews is way too masochistic for me ;)

Anyway, thanks Kathy for sending me the link - unfortunately, I didn't manage to avoid the reviews and just read the bit about the meet in October 09 -so let me just say the reviews were great as usual and, as I suspected, have made me extremely hungry. Weight Watchers may have to take a back seat for today :rotfl:

Secondly, I am so there for an October 09 meet. DH and I have just recently decided to take the brats (sorry, kids) back to the World next year. We're there from the 19th until the end of the month (geez, that sounds good :thumbsup2 ) I can't wait to meet up with some fellow foodies - and drinkers ;) Oh, and on my way through your reviews, I couldn't help but notice this offer from Brenda, which I'm sure we would all love to take her up on:

Just let me know when and where and I'm in :)

Hiya! Thanks for reading my reviews! It's awesome that you are joining the '09 DIS meet! :goodvibes

I hope the reviews didn't sabotage your weight watchering efforts too much! I know how it is, though. Heather and I are trying to diet in preparation for our August trip. And let me just say....I hate it! I was genetically predisposed to eat, drink, and be chubby! :laughing: Dieting goes against my nature.....

Hi Joh! We can't afford to spring for a round of Kirs for everyone ... but we could spring for a bottle of bubbly and some straws. :lmao: Now that I think about it, way back when I believe I said I would spring for a Kahlua Colada from HRC for you ... but we'll worry about that next year. ;)

I'll start a DIS thread for the 2009 meet after F&W is done for this year ... wouldn't want to confuse anyone. And that way everyone who's interested can post there and we can try to keep track of who's coming ... yadda yadda yadda.

Thanks again Honeybee, for letting us use your thread for book discussions, cheese love, and DISmeets! :hug:

No problemo! ;)

It wouldn't be a party without you!!!;)

TigerKat...I miss you now that my review is over and I don't get to talk to you all the time!

[TigerKat]

TigerKat...I miss you now that my review is over and I don't get to talk to you all the time!

Awwww, how sweet, I miss you too!:hug:

[CoolDisneyKitten]

I've been gone forever, but I finally finished your reviews. Great as always!

Also, I broke down and bought Eclipse. *grumble* Bella is still a moron. That's all I gotta say. And those wedding invitations sounded tacky...

Yeah, ok, I read it in two sittings. *sigh*

Anyway! I'd love to join a book club if you guys get one going!

[honeybee30]

I've been gone forever, but I finally finished your reviews. Great as always!

Also, I broke down and bought Eclipse. *grumble* Bella is still a moron. That's all I gotta say. And those wedding invitations sounded tacky...

Yeah, ok, I read it in two sittings. *sigh*

Anyway! I'd love to join a book club if you guys get one going!

Yes but the important question is...Are you on team Edward or team Jacob? :laughing:

Thanks again for reading and for all your great comments. I sent you a PM about the book club!

[oybolshoi]

Honeybee ...

I just bought me a copy of Poisonwood Bible ... I also bought a copy of Earth Abides. Now I've got plenty to hold me over until we start talking Rebecca.

:goodvibes

[honeybee30]

Honeybee ...

I just bought me a copy of Poisonwood Bible ... I also bought a copy of Earth Abides. Now I've got plenty to hold me over until we start talking Rebecca.

:goodvibes

Hi Brenda! I feel a little out of touch. It's been a rough couple of weeks. We had to call in hospice for my grandma a few days ago. :sad1:

But on a positive note, I've been thoroughly enjoying my re-read of Rebecca, and I just looked in on the book club today. You raised some great "food" for thought and future discussion. Maybe one week we can talk about character and setting (Manderley) and the next week we can talk about gender issues, etc. I still want to give a little intro to the book and author either on or before or 1st discussion.

I'm excited about Poisonwood Bible too! :goodvibes It is such a rich and fascinating novel. Barbara Kingsolver rocks my world!

[oybolshoi]

Hi Brenda! I feel a little out of touch. It's been a rough couple of weeks. We had to call in hospice for my grandma a few days ago. :sad1:

Hugs for you ... :hug: Not an easy thing to go through. And it seems like a lot of folks are dealing with that right now. A friend of mine here at work is dealing with the serious illness of his 93-year-old great-grandmother and I'm going through the same with my 92-year-old great aunt. It looks like there's a lot of funeral leave coming up in the next week or two. :(


But on a positive note, I've been thoroughly enjoying my re-read of Rebecca, and I just looked in on the book club today. You raised some great "food" for thought and future discussion. Maybe one week we can talk about character and setting (Manderley) and the next week we can talk about gender issues, etc. I still want to give a little intro to the book and author either on or before or 1st discussion.

I'm excited about Poisonwood Bible too! :goodvibes It is such a rich and fascinating novel. Barbara Kingsolver rocks my world!

I think discussing the book the way you just suggested is great - that way we can all focus on a specific aspect and still allow the discussion to move the way everyone wants it to.

Looking forward to Poisonwood Bible ... just on your recommendation and the review at Amazon (I needed another item to qualify for free shipping so this was it!).

[honeybee30]

Hugs for you ... :hug: Not an easy thing to go through. And it seems like a lot of folks are dealing with that right now. A friend of mine here at work is dealing with the serious illness of his 93-year-old great-grandmother and I'm going through the same with my 92-year-old great aunt. It looks like there's a lot of funeral leave coming up in the next week or two. :(

Hugs much needed. :hug: Sorry to hear about your aunt. Heather's favorite aunt died this past weekend of cancer as well, so we were really socked a double whammy! Good time for a karmic break, Universe, if you're listening....:rolleyes1

I think discussing the book the way you just suggested is great - that way we can all focus on a specific aspect and still allow the discussion to move the way everyone wants it to.

Looking forward to Poisonwood Bible ... just on your recommendation and the review at Amazon (I needed another item to qualify for free shipping so this was it!).

It looks like Poisonwood Bible is ahead in the next book poll (by 1 vote, so not a huge margin), but not everyone has voted yet. And no one has suggested any other books. :confused3 Maybe another reminder is in order!

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to check in a say hello.

Lindley, Brenda, Heather: :hug: :hug: :hug: Sorry to hear about your loved ones.

I started Rebecca and enjoying it so far. I am also leaving for WDW on Sunday. I will be sure to take some food pics. :thumbsup2

Lauren

[honeybee30]

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to check in a say hello.

Lindley, Brenda, Heather: :hug: :hug: :hug: Sorry to hear about your loved ones.

I started Rebecca and enjoying it so far. I am also leaving for WDW on Sunday. I will be sure to take some food pics. :thumbsup2

Lauren

Thanks. It's been pretty sucky, but we're hanging in there!

Glad you're enjoying Rebecca! :goodvibes And I know you'll have a wonderful time at Disney! Can't wait to hear about it when you get back! :cool1:

[John's Mom]

:grouphug:

[honeybee30]

:grouphug:

Thanks for the hugs! :)

[TigerKat]

Like I said, I'm here.:hug:

[honeybee30]

Like I said, I'm here.:hug:

I really appreciated your PM. It was very touching. :hug:

[oybolshoi]

Thanks for the hugs ... here's a big one for everybody!

:grouphug: :grouphug: