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blue_river

04-09-2009, 07:34 PM

Thanks! :rotfl:

You're always welcome CAR :rolleyes1

@@

Hmmm...I was just thinking....moderators would NOT know what that means since it's something Cheryla made up!!!!

:rotfl2:

POINTS!!! (no pun intended) :lmao:

Yaaay! I'm finally up-to-date! It's taken me the best part of two days! LOVE your TR so far!!

The Stitch Epcot photos are the best!!

That's awesome!!! :welcome:
Thank you for reading, stopping by and posting :flower3:

and an advance thanks for the siggy pics you're going to make for me :goodvibes

I have to wait till I'm home to send the pics I would like to use.

yep thats how he got busted...by the detecter detecter. :rotfl: Man was he mad! Never got another one again. Too cool that your mom was born in Espanola. We go into there to shop sometime but there is nothing there....so if we have more time we go to Sudbury. Its such a nice pretty area on the lake(whitefish falls that is)

I bet he was!!!! No there isn't much up that way...and it's a very boring drive to get there as well :rolleyes:

Hey, does your signature say you are going to Disney again in August of 2009? It is so small, I can't read it.

You haven't heard????? Yes we are! We'll be staying at one of the FW Cabins this summer

:yay::woohoo::yay:

** or %% or ## or &&.... Goof, I don't understand the two @@? :confused: Now I am confused!!! :lmao:

We don't either Karen :rolleyes1

He thinks he's at FB. :rolleyes1

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Heidi, I think it is simply called the 1000 islands border crossing. It is not in any particular town. I guess if it was associated with any town it would probably be Alexandria Bay on the NY side.

See - I knew you'd know!!! :thumbsup2

Goofster57

04-09-2009, 08:05 PM

momrek06

04-09-2009, 08:18 PM

KathyRN137

04-09-2009, 08:33 PM

Kar Stop it...@@

Now, if you look at those @@ very carefully, from just the right angle, they kind of look to me like a pair of sad puppy-dog eyes!!

No??

Don't you see it???

Try this.....

@@

Try to imagine the head... the long, floppy ears.....

(Crickets)

:confused3 Okay..... maybe it's just me...... :rotfl2:

Kathy

k_reile

04-09-2009, 08:48 PM

yep totally boring drive to whitefish and to horwood lake. All through the mountains and that are two lanes only and you think you are either a) get hit by a huge rock (and by the way are they always blasting rock there???) 2) hit by a huge semi going around a sharp corner and going to hit you 3) run into a black bear or a moose??? But the totally boring drive makes up for it once you arrive at your destinatin cause it is nothing but rest and relaxation for the rest of the week!

Goofster57

04-09-2009, 09:18 PM

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3/momrek06/lol-045.gif
Hey Goof, LYMI!!!!

Back at ya Karen

Now, if you look at those @@ very carefully, from just the right angle, they kind of look to me like a pair of sad puppy-dog eyes!!

No??

Don't you see it???

Try this.....

@@

Try to imagine the head... the long, floppy ears.....

(Crickets)

:confused3 Okay..... maybe it's just me...... :rotfl2:

Kathy

Thanks for trying Kathy, but this is tough crowd

wvdislover

04-09-2009, 11:21 PM

Now, if you look at those @@ very carefully, from just the right angle, they kind of look to me like a pair of sad puppy-dog eyes!!

No??

Don't you see it???

Try this.....

@@

Try to imagine the head... the long, floppy ears.....

(Crickets)

:confused3 Okay..... maybe it's just me...... :rotfl2:

Kathy

I see it! I see it! Poor little puppy :sad2:

jonestavern

04-10-2009, 01:44 AM

puckerup:

:laughing: Be careful what ya ask for........... :rotfl:

I think Grumpy has more to fear from my pic posing, he may be subject to night terrors after that little photo session! :rotfl2:

:lmao: That El Neb! :sad2:
Yeah, I can't even take this 'puter in for maintenance at least not anywhere I might be known!:rolleyes:

Since I was undecided about our trip this year they stopped saving but you should see them scrambling now :rolleyes1
Well that's one way of keeping them to a budget: short notice:laughing:

...
Goof & Grump are gonna want to ogle El Neb's WDW pics, it's like The Girls of WDW :rolleyes:

Jean

So where are they?????????

I bet you all think I should write up a TR with El Neb's pics & my pics.
Mine = family friendly El Neb's = :mad:

I have no witty comments, but just wanted to post to be seen.

:banana:

Phibbs!!! No witticisms needed!
but I wouldn't complain if you posted a pic of you as a young sweetie @ WDW! :love:

...
We cross at the 1000 islands bridge near Brockville! Lessa probably knows the correct name
...
WOW! We haven't crossed as many times as you but DH & I did get pulled over once and told to "come inside" :scared1:

We were only dating at the time and young & foolish! DH kept whispering to me "big finger Dan" :scared1::scared1:

I was horrified and have been afraid of the crossing guards ever since.

Um, Dan wouldn't stil be working at that border would he? Nat wanted me to ask :flower3:
BTW Jean ~ I meant to tell you that was a skort I'm wearing....NOT a short skirt :rotfl2:

I'm just hoping you've got on yr Big Girl Panites this time! :lmao:

I thought Karen meant NBC - the network! :rotfl: I was so confused and wondering what it had to do with Disney. :lmao:

So did I!!!!! Just didn't want to say that and look stupid :rotfl2:

Lookin' stoopit here :laughing:

Now, if you look at those @@ very carefully, from just the right angle, they kind of look to me like a pair of sad puppy-dog eyes!!

No??

Don't you see it???

Try this.....

@@

Try to imagine the head... the long, floppy ears.....

(Crickets)

:confused3 Okay..... maybe it's just me...... :rotfl2:

Kathy

I think these look like er..um..appendages

Try to imagine the head, the shoulders, the long floppy, droopy..uh...

*muffled sounds*

Maybe it's just El Neb...

Goofster57

04-10-2009, 09:44 AM

I see it! I see it! Poor little puppy :sad2:

I'll have what she is having...........

wvdislover

04-10-2009, 10:54 AM

I'll have what she is having...........

:rotfl:

That would be life, love, Jesus, and my love for Disney and my friends here :flower3:

carissanboys

04-10-2009, 11:01 AM

Love your pretty boxes Heidi!! :goodvibes Are you working on the links? And does this mean there will be a PTR started soon?? :rolleyes1

blue_river

04-10-2009, 11:14 AM

kar,
Don’t listen to them, I know exactly where I am, you met me in person so you know that I am Intelligent, Handsome, Very Sweet and give Great Hugs..........

Kar...Stop laughing,

Kar Stop it...@@

We need the real scoop on ya from Kar :laughing:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f3/momrek06/lol-045.gif

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Now, if you look at those @@ very carefully, from just the right angle, they kind of look to me like a pair of sad puppy-dog eyes!!

No??

Don't you see it???

Try this.....

@@

Try to imagine the head... the long, floppy ears.....

(Crickets)

:confused3 Okay..... maybe it's just me...... :rotfl2:

Kathy

I'm seeing Mickey ears :confused3
:rotfl:

yep totally boring drive to whitefish and to horwood lake. All through the mountains and that are two lanes only and you think you are either a) get hit by a huge rock (and by the way are they always blasting rock there???) 2) hit by a huge semi going around a sharp corner and going to hit you 3) run into a black bear or a moose??? But the totally boring drive makes up for it once you arrive at your destinatin cause it is nothing but rest and relaxation for the rest of the week!

:lmao: That's true!

Hey have you been lucky enough to see any bears or moose on the way?

Back at ya Karen

Thanks for trying Kathy, but this is tough crowd

:3dglasses

I see it! I see it! Poor little puppy :sad2:

:rotfl2: Too funny!

blue_river

04-10-2009, 11:21 AM

I bet you all think I should write up a TR with El Neb's pics & my pics.
Mine = family friendly El Neb's = :mad:

I'd read yours Jean!!!! You should write one! :banana:

Phibbs!!! No witticisms needed!
but I wouldn't complain if you posted a pic of you as a young sweetie @ WDW! :love:

I second that! :goodvibes

Um, Dan wouldn't stil be working at that border would he? Nat wanted me to ask :flower3:

ROTFLOL :rotfl2:

Can't wait to see her response to that one!!! :rotfl:

I'm just hoping you've got on yr Big Girl Panites this time! :lmao:

Yes I do but I mentioned that because I wanted you to know I wasn't like Pebbles or Pixie ;)

I'll have what she is having...........

:sad2:

:rotfl:

That would be life, love, Jesus, and my love for Disney and my friends here :flower3:

:hug:

Love your pretty boxes Heidi!! :goodvibes Are you working on the links? And does this mean there will be a PTR started soon?? :rolleyes1

Aren't they awesome!!!! A special thanks goes out to Torsie for those :hug:

PTR or TR? - I have to do both! :banana: Yes....there will be :upsidedow

k_reile

04-10-2009, 11:27 AM

I just finished reading Lessa's and her brothers version!!! OMGosh.......too funny! So funny in fact that I am posting two of their pictures here. Hope you don't mind Lessa.

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp86/DeadBonesBrook/05.jpg

Am I supposed to be a devil? :lmao:

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp86/DeadBonesBrook/0-1.jpg

This one had me in stitches :rotfl:

what report is this one? Looks funny!:rotfl:

blue_river

04-10-2009, 11:33 AM

what report is this one? Looks funny!:rotfl:

OMGosh!! That's Lifelongdreamers TR! Her brothers always chime in and they're a real hoot! I believe her link is in her signature and she posted on the page before....you have to read it - it's awesome! :wizard:

k_reile

04-10-2009, 11:43 AM

Hey have you been lucky enough to see any bears or moose on the way?

Sometimes...but most of the time I am sleeping or reading or something...I get bored to easily. We see them sometimes around our cabin. One summer there was a baby black bear (our cabin is on a small island but not far away from mainland) and the baby had to swim to get there. my aunt notices it and goes to get her camera to follow it around. My mom was like "uh...there has to be a mama bear around here somewhere!!" We never did see the mama bear and we were far enough away from the baby that it didn;t bother her. There are always a lot of black bears where we go to the dump to take our trash! I still have not seen a moose!

OMGosh!! That's Lifelongdreamers TR! Her brothers always chime in and they're a real hoot! I believe her link is in her signature and she posted on the page before....you have to read it - it's awesome! :wizard:

I'll have to check it out since I am now caught up on yours. It is a slow day here today at work...so I got plenty of time.

Oh and I am showing off my newly acquired multi-quoting skills. I have been on here for almost 2 yrs and I am now figuring it out. :rotfl: Thanks MeMom and Carrissa!

carissanboys

04-10-2009, 11:50 AM

Oh and I am showing off my newly acquired multi-quoting skills. I have been on here for almost 2 yrs and I am now figuring it out. :rotfl: Thanks MeMom and Carrissa!

:thumbsup2

jordanyosh

04-10-2009, 03:05 PM

okay I gotta sub.

Goofster57

04-10-2009, 03:30 PM

okay I gotta sub.

Hey Jordan, :thumbsup2

Wouldn't feel right if I didn't high-jack Heidi's TR at least 30 or 40 times...:yay:

How have you been?

carissanboys

04-10-2009, 03:43 PM

Hey Jordan, :thumbsup2

Wouldn't feel right if I didn't high-jack Heidi's TR at least 30 or 40 times...:yay:

How have you been?

He'll be back Sunday to answer you. :rolleyes1

That's me - hijacking YOUR hijacking - of Heidi's thread.

Goofster57

04-10-2009, 03:46 PM

He'll be back Sunday to answer you. :rolleyes1

That's me - hijacking YOUR hijacking - of Heidi's thread.

Could I get a program to keep up with all of these Hijacking's :confused3

carissanboys

04-10-2009, 08:19 PM

Could I get a program to keep up with all of these Hijacking's :confused3

As Heidi would say....

hooboy! :sad2:

Lifelong_Dreamer

04-10-2009, 10:03 PM

what report is this one? Looks funny!:rotfl:

I see Heidi already answered but I thought I would chime in and give you a direct link. :thumbsup2 Those pictures are from my report courtesy of my brothers "photoshop" skills. :rotfl: Here's the link to that particular TR if you would like to read it

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1905845

blue_river

04-12-2009, 08:53 PM

Sometimes...but most of the time I am sleeping or reading or something...I get bored to easily. We see them sometimes around our cabin. One summer there was a baby black bear (our cabin is on a small island but not far away from mainland) and the baby had to swim to get there. my aunt notices it and goes to get her camera to follow it around. My mom was like "uh...there has to be a mama bear around here somewhere!!" We never did see the mama bear and we were far enough away from the baby that it didn;t bother her. There are always a lot of black bears where we go to the dump to take our trash! I still have not seen a moose!

Most likely the Mama was around...they never go too far! You're lucky!

I have never seen a bear where we are living now but saw many where I grew up!

The moose is sure something to see - such a huge animal :)

Oh and I am showing off my newly acquired multi-quoting skills. I have been on here for almost 2 yrs and I am now figuring it out. :rotfl: Thanks MeMom and Carrissa!

:thumbsup2 Took me a while to get back into the swing of things around here again too...don't feel bad :goodvibes

okay I gotta sub.

JORDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay:

I see glimpses of you here and there, other places! So wonderful to have you on board! :goodvibes

Wouldn't feel right if I didn't high-jack Heidi's TR at least 30 or 40 times...:yay:

Just like old times buddy :hug:

Did you know it's going on three years since we met on the DIS?? :cool1:

He'll be back Sunday to answer you. :rolleyes1

That's me - hijacking YOUR hijacking - of Heidi's thread.

:lmao:

As Heidi would say....

hooboy! :sad2:

:thumbsup2 You all know me too well :rolleyes1

Goofster57

04-12-2009, 09:20 PM

Did you know it's going on three years since we met on the DIS?? :cool1:

Is that all!!!!!

Oh, Uhm, I mean seems like only yesterday

blue_river

04-12-2009, 09:24 PM

Is that all!!!!!

Oh, Uhm, I mean seems like only yesterday

That's a long time to have imaginary friends ;) :goodvibes

Phibbles

04-13-2009, 10:13 AM

You haven't heard????? Yes we are! We'll be staying at one of the FW Cabins this summer

Ooohh. I love FW Cabins. You will have sooo much fun!
Make sure you rent a golf cart to get around the resort.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/phibbles/Disney%20Dec%202004/80779273207_0_ALB.jpg

Phibbs!!! No witticisms needed!
but I wouldn't complain if you posted a pic of you as a young sweetie @ WDW! :love:

I second that! :goodvibes

Since you asked nicely...
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/phibbles/Disney%201976/4-27-2008_034.jpg

carissanboys

04-13-2009, 10:18 AM

Since you asked nicely...
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/phibbles/Disney%201976/4-27-2008_034.jpg

Are those brothers Kevin? Are you one of three boys? Cute picture! :goodvibes

torsie24

04-13-2009, 10:38 AM

Ooohh. I love FW Cabins. You will have sooo much fun!
Make sure you rent a golf cart to get around the resort.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/phibbles/Disney%20Dec%202004/80779273207_0_ALB.jpg

Since you asked nicely...
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/phibbles/Disney%201976/4-27-2008_034.jpg
OMG, your little guy looks sooooo much like the one in the middle!!!

Phibbles

04-13-2009, 10:50 AM

Are those brothers Kevin? Are you one of three boys? Cute picture! :goodvibes

OMG, your little guy looks sooooo much like the one in the middle!!!

Yes, those are my brothers in a 1979 visit to FW. I am the middle child who apparently loved floral camp shirts. :sad2:

When DS was younger he looked more like me. The older he gets, the more he looks like DW's side of the family.

torsie24

04-13-2009, 10:56 AM

Phew! After posting that I silently hoped you were the middle child! :lmao:

carissanboys

04-13-2009, 10:58 AM

Yes, those are my brothers in a 1979 visit to FW. I am the middle child who apparently loved floral camp shirts. :sad2:

When DS was younger he looked more like me. The older he gets, the more he looks like DW's side of the family.

Did I know you were one of three boys?? Hmmmmmm. Very cool. I'm the middle child too. :thumbsup2

blue_river

04-14-2009, 08:50 PM

OH........PICS from Phibs!!!!!!!!! Took a wee DIS break over Easter - I'll be back this evening to catch up with posts and possibly with another update!

momrek06

04-14-2009, 09:33 PM

OH........PICS from Phibs!!!!!!!!! Took a wee DIS break over Easter - I'll be back this evening to catch up with posts and possibly with another update!

http://bestsmileys.com/friendly/4.gif

blue_river

04-14-2009, 11:20 PM

Ooohh. I love FW Cabins. You will have sooo much fun!
Make sure you rent a golf cart to get around the resort.

I have to tell ya...after last years trip, the FOUR of us swore we weren't going to go back to WDW this summer until we made the decision to stay at the cabins! Now we're all very excited and renting the golf cart was a clinching factor on the deal ;)

We have one booked for the entire 10 days of our vacation! :woohoo:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/phibbles/Disney%20Dec%202004/80779273207_0_ALB.jpg

Adorable :goodvibes

Since you asked nicely...
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/phibbles/Disney%201976/4-27-2008_034.jpg

That's too cute Kevin - thanks for sharing your pictures :flower3:

OMG, your little guy looks sooooo much like the one in the middle!!!

::yes:: Really eh!

Yes, those are my brothers in a 1979 visit to FW. I am the middle child who apparently loved floral camp shirts. :sad2:

Do you still like floral shirts? :lmao:

http://bestsmileys.com/friendly/4.gif

:hug: Coming shortly!

blue_river

04-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Moving right along......we continued our way around WS and took a few pictures on route:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/45e8efdd.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/d3c1cf31.jpg

Goofy & Grumpy waiting while JoJo & I browsed the stores :rolleyes1

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/cfec855f.jpg

Until we came upon Mary Poppins:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/1101ab51.jpg

and then Alice - who was very sweet by the way:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/08d67e08.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/64faeadd.jpg

and finally Goofy's favourite character - Winnie the Pooh!

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/7316c77b.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/5632db7b.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/4c12bb12.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/2c07ceba.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/ee92dbae.jpg

Last stop - Canada!!!!

On each visit we've taken to Epcot, by the time we reach Canada we're wiped! As much as I wanted to see the show, I was more interested in picking out a Canadian Christmas ornament from the store and getting back to the resort for a much needed nappy!

After choosing my tree decoration which was Mickey, Minnie & Goofy on a sled dressed in red checkered shirts, the girls headed to get their last stamp for the passports. I tucked it inside my bag with the Mickey head car emblem I purchased at Test Track! I was a big spender that day :rolleyes:

I'm not sure what JoJo & Goofy were expecting but they were a tiny bit disappointed when they received a coloured picture of the Disney gang for having completed the entire booklet. :confused3

By this time - with sore feet and aching backs we practically dragged out butts to the entrance of the park and welcomed the short rest we would have on the bus ride back to POR.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/cec9555a.jpg

I have no idea why we took this picture.

Up Next: The Racoon Encounter

Lifelong_Dreamer

04-15-2009, 12:19 AM

I wonder if you ever got to explore Canada in 08. :scratchin

blue_river

04-15-2009, 12:25 AM

I wonder if you ever got to explore Canada in 08. :scratchin

You'll find out soon.....I only have Day 9 & 10 left!!! ;)

torsie24

04-15-2009, 02:20 AM

I love all the photos with Pooh and the gang!! Your girls looks so happy to see them!

A raccoon encounter?!? I can't wait!!! I'd love to see a raccoon!!

carissanboys

04-15-2009, 06:48 AM

Another update!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Tigger is MY favorite! :thumbsup2

I love Canada in the WS. :goodvibes

We feel exactly the same way by the time we get ourselves out of Epcot. It's a lot of walking!!!

I love the picture of the exit sign. :rotfl:

wvdislover

04-15-2009, 08:21 AM

Great pics from WS! Hopefully, we can spend more time in WS than we have in the past, now that the girls are a bit older (they'll be 12 and 8 :scared1:).

A raccoon encounter :rolleyes: I wonder if the girls had as much fun with the raccoon as they do with lizards :rolleyes1

KathyRN137

04-15-2009, 08:44 AM

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/ee92dbae.jpg

Hmmm. Pooh looks like he was dieting a bit!

You sound like you were pooped. It's the heat; it really knocks me out, too!

Racoon?? Did the girls befriend yet another furry creature??

Kathy

blue_river

04-15-2009, 10:42 AM

I love all the photos with Pooh and the gang!! Your girls looks so happy to see them!

I think it's so cute that the girls still get excited over the characters given their ages :goodvibes

A raccoon encounter?!? I can't wait!!! I'd love to see a raccoon!!

It scared the bejeebies out of us!!!

Another update!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

You seem surprised :rolleyes1

Tigger is MY favorite! :thumbsup2

Stitch is mine!!! :stitch:
He's such a lil' devil and reminds me a bit of myself :laughing:

I love the picture of the exit sign. :rotfl:

While going through my pics I found it strange that DH took one of that! :rolleyes:

Great pics from WS! Hopefully, we can spend more time in WS than we have in the past, now that the girls are a bit older (they'll be 12 and 8 :scared1:).

Definately get the passports....that way you'll be sure to visit each country ;)

A raccoon encounter :rolleyes: I wonder if the girls had as much fun with the raccoon as they do with lizards :rolleyes1

:rolleyes1

Hmmm. Pooh looks like he was dieting a bit!

He does eh? I thought so too!

You sound like you were pooped. It's the heat; it really knocks me out, too!

Nothing compares to last summer :eek:

Racoon?? Did the girls befriend yet another furry creature??

You'll have to wait and see :3dglasses

momrek06

04-15-2009, 11:35 AM

Great Update, BLUE!!! :goodvibes

The pictures of the girls with all the characters are awesome!!! :woohoo:

I love EPCOT!! My fav park for sure!! ::yes::

:scared1: RACCOONS!!! :scared1:

KatGarcia

04-15-2009, 03:25 PM

Those few minutes on the bus back to the resort are heaven, you finally get to sit down and rest. So just a sticker for finishing the books huh? note to self- don't bother. LOL.

Phibbles

04-15-2009, 04:17 PM

That's too cute Kevin - thanks for sharing your pictures :flower3:

Do you still like floral shirts? :lmao:

thank you. I no longer wear floral shirts. When you get to be a certain size, repeat patterns no longer become flattering. I stopped wearing shirts like that many years ago.

Up Next: The Racoon Encounter

Good update. :thumbsup2

I have to warn you though. Expect to see lots of wildlife on your FW trip in '09. They are all over the place. Especially the wild armadillos!

blue_river

04-15-2009, 10:57 PM

Great Update, BLUE!!! :goodvibes

The pictures of the girls with all the characters are awesome!!! :woohoo:

I love EPCOT!! My fav park for sure!! ::yes::

:scared1: RACCOONS!!! :scared1:

Thanks Karen :flower3:

What I love most about Epcot is the browsing & shopping :woohoo:

Those few minutes on the bus back to the resort are heaven, you finally get to sit down and rest. So just a sticker for finishing the books huh? note to self- don't bother. LOL.

It wasn't even a sticker Kat - just a picture of the gang on white paper! I'll see if I can scan it tomorrow. Just the same, I'd still recommend doing it for the kids....the stamps & signatures in the booklets are worth it. In China, the CM wrote the girls names in Chinese and other CM's would sometimes make cute comments.

thank you. I no longer wear floral shirts. When you get to be a certain size, repeat patterns no longer become flattering. I stopped wearing shirts like that many years ago.

I've seen pictures of my father-in-law with those floral shirts but he had the matching shorts!!! Too funny I tell ya :rotfl:

Good update. :thumbsup2

You're a darlin' :goodvibes

I have to warn you though. Expect to see lots of wildlife on your FW trip in '09. They are all over the place. Especially the wild armadillos!

WARN me???? You do know who you're talkin' to right? The girls are going to love seeing all the wildlife!!!!!

Speaking of armadillos.......oops....I can't tell ya....you'll have to wait for my 2008 TR :rolleyes1

wvdislover

04-15-2009, 11:37 PM

Speaking of armadillos.......oops....I can't tell ya....you'll have to wait for my 2008 TR :rolleyes1

Armadillos?!? I saw my first live armadillo (actually, I think it was my first EVER armadillo) when I stayed at FWL many years ago! I was SO excited! :banana:

Phibbles

04-16-2009, 11:56 AM

Speaking of armadillos.......oops....I can't tell ya....you'll have to wait for my 2008 TR :rolleyes1

Hmm...so we should get that report by when? 2010? :surfweb:

Let's get this thing moving! I want to see if I am in the background of any of your 2008 photos. :cool2:

carissanboys

04-16-2009, 12:11 PM

Hmm...so we should get that report by when? 2010? :surfweb:

:rolleyes1

Let's get this thing moving! I want to see if I am in the background of any of your 2008 photos. :cool2:

Don't you know you can't rush the Princess?? princess:

Phibbles

04-17-2009, 09:59 AM

:rolleyes1
Don't you know you can't rush the Princess?? princess:

We can try. :wizard: popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

pirate<3rocks

04-17-2009, 08:39 PM

Hi Blue :woohoo:
Lots of chit chat on here :rotfl:
Did I ever tell you how much I like chit chatters? :cloud9:
You are really getting this TR done...... get 'R ....... :laughing:
Nice pictures of the girls with Pooh :thumbsup2

Argghhhh! pirate:

blue_river

04-20-2009, 12:52 PM

Just a drive by to let you all know I should have an update tonight or tomorrow. Been busy with our new puppy!! :dogdance:

Phibbles

04-21-2009, 02:56 PM

Just a drive by to let you all know I should have an update tonight or tomorrow. Been busy with our new puppy!! :dogdance:

that update better include pictures of the new puppy then.

What did you name him? Phibbles is a nice name for a puppy.

jonestavern

04-23-2009, 05:33 AM

:dog: Puppy pics please!!!!:dog2:

momrek06

04-23-2009, 12:04 PM

I'm with Phibs and Bean...pics of the newest member of BLUE's family!!! :dog:

Phibbles

04-23-2009, 12:30 PM

popcorn::

jonestavern

04-23-2009, 05:58 PM

:hippie:

Jean

BrandyC1974

04-25-2009, 10:17 PM

Hi. I have been enjoying your trip report. I can't wait to read more.

blue_river

04-27-2009, 12:06 AM

Armadillos?!? I saw my first live armadillo (actually, I think it was my first EVER armadillo) when I stayed at FWL many years ago! I was SO excited!

It is exciting to see different animals/creatures especially ones you don't have in your own area paw:

Hmm...so we should get that report by when? 2010?

You're as bad as Buzz :rolleyes:

Let's get this thing moving! I want to see if I am in the background of any of your 2008 photos.

You'll have to wait and see :rolleyes1

There is one photo I have that I thought may have been you and went to check out pics of your wife to be sure.......but that ONE wasn't you. popcorn::

:rolleyes1

Don't you know you can't rush the Princess??

princess: You been talkin' to DH lately? :laughing:

We can try. popcorn:

I appreciate your effort and it does help me get moving :flower3:

You are really getting this TR done...... get 'R ....... :laughing:
Nice pictures of the girls with Pooh :thumbsup2

Argghhhh! pirate:

Yep........I am finally finishing it :snail: :teeth:

that update better include pictures of the new puppy then.

What did you name him? Phibbles is a nice name for a puppy.

:dog: Puppy pics please!!!!:dog2:

I'm with Phibs and Bean...pics of the newest member of BLUE's family!!! :dog:

popcorn::

:hippie:

Jean

Some of you have already seen pictures of my new puppy but for those who haven't:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/Family/DSC01493.jpg

His registered kennel name is: Cornerstones Blue River
and his pet name is Elvis :goodvibes

I wanted to call him Cap'n Jack but since I chose the name Pixie for our new puppy last year, I let them decide this time.

Elvis has settled in nicely and gets along fabulously with Pixie - much better than I had expected!!! :yay:

The cat however, has not been so lucky :rolleyes1

His potty training has been a bit of a struggle and because we switched food brands Pixie has been having some .... UGH .... issues as well :sad2:

Hi. I have been enjoying your trip report. I can't wait to read more.

Thank you very much for your comment and joining in!

:welcome:

Phibbles

04-27-2009, 10:49 AM

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/Family/DSC01493.jpg

Elvis is very cute. What breed is he?

blue_river

04-27-2009, 11:50 AM

Elvis is very cute. What breed is he?

Thank you Phibs :goodvibes

He's a Blue Merle Collie the same as Sterling was:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day1/e64843e6.jpg

I've uploaded my pics for my next update so it should be out soon!! :banana:

OhMari

04-27-2009, 05:00 PM

Finally caught up.
I think you've been back a couple of months,
sorry.
I think Epcot has a pretty lame opening too.
Hardly anyone can see anything, and most just
want to make a mad dash to Soarin or Test Track.
We should have been like you and went to Character Connections.
That is the slowest line in Epcot.

I posted this on my TR, but I don't know if you will see it,
Do you have a link to your pre-trip report?
When I scroll over your last box, I don't get anything.

blue_river

04-28-2009, 12:00 AM

Finally caught up.
I think you've been back a couple of months,
sorry.

Well you should know me by now ...... pretty easy to keep up with my TR :rolleyes1

I think Epcot has a pretty lame opening too.
Hardly anyone can see anything, and most just
want to make a mad dash to Soarin or Test Track.
We should have been like you and went to Character Connections.
That is the slowest line in Epcot.

That's true, we hardly had no wait at all. It was pretty much walk through with the characters.

I posted this on my TR, but I don't know if you will see it,
Do you have a link to your pre-trip report?
When I scroll over your last box, I don't get anything.

I haven't started my 2008 TR or my 2009 PTR yet. I'd like to finish this one first and it shouldn't be much longer. :wizard:

blue_river

04-28-2009, 12:41 AM

We arrived back at POR around 3:45 and I took a little nappy before dinner while DH & the girls watched some TV. That's one thing I need each afternoon after being in the park all morning. The only time I miss out on my nap is when we go to AK because we're able to get through it by closing time.

My gang woke me up at 5:30 because they said they were starving which is hardly the case at all because if you're familiar with free dining, you're never hungry. There's always plenty of food and most of the time we can't even finish dessert. :rolleyes:

I think they were just getting restless and wanted to go do something ... so off we went to the food court. DH, JoJo & I each chose the pasta but Goofy wanted the burger meal.

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Grumpy looks a tiny bit grumpy in this next picture :confused3

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After dinner we went into the store and I bought myself a new lanyard. I had been using a Harry Potter one up until then.

We then sat out on the deck by the water and admired the view.

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The location of our building - OH so far away from everything :guilty:

A short time later we headed back to our room and I figured it would be a good time to tidy it up a bit. It was starting to look like a pig pen and I wanted to get a few things packed up ahead of time so it wouldn't be a mad rush on the last day. What do you think the others were doing while I cleaned? The same thing they do at home....watched TV and kept telling me I was blocking their view :sad2:

Around 9:00 p.m. we decided to head to the pool for a nice evening swim. The water temp was perfect and it was a great way to cool off before heading to bed. DH and I tried to hide on the girls in the pool around the island thingy but they kept finding us. They were stuck on us like glue.

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While walking back down the winding pathway to our room, Goofy jumped aside and let out a scream which had a chain reaction effect! :scared1:

JoJo and I both yelled too, having no idea what had frightened her. A racoon had jumped out of one of the garbage cans. We watched him open the door and then come out with some pizza!!!!

It all happened so quickly that we didn't think fast enough to snap off a picture of the little rascal.

The four of us hit the sack a little earlier than usual as we had a big day planned ahead of us and a special visit with a character :wizard:

Up next: Testing The Card Readers :sad2:

KatGarcia

04-28-2009, 01:01 AM

Nothing like a surprise guest before bed. LOL.

Lifelong_Dreamer

04-28-2009, 02:13 AM

A short time later we headed back to our room and I figured it would be a good time to tidy it up a bit. It was starting to look like a pig pen and I wanted to get a few things packed up ahead of time so it wouldn't be a mad rush on the last day. What do you think the others were doing while I cleaned? The same thing they do at home....watched TV and kept telling me I was blocking their view :sad2:

:rotfl:

While walking back down the winding pathway to our room, Goofy jumped aside and let out a scream which had a chain reaction effect! :scared1:

JoJo and I both yelled too, having no idea what had frightened her. A racoon had jumped out of one of the garbage cans. We watched him open the door and then come out with some pizza!!!!

It all happened so quickly that we didn't think fast enough to snap off a picture of the little rascal.

Tell her not to come to Queen's if that stuff scares her. The squirrels and raccoons here are nuts! Students in the "ghetto" have had their window screens chewed through by them and will come home to find their houses trashed from these animals ransacking the place for food.

They also love to hang out in the garbage cans. Quite often you will push the lid open to throw something away and a squirrel will jump out. :scared:

torsie24

04-28-2009, 02:49 AM

Awwwwwwwww, cheeky little pizza stealer!! How awesome!!

Your puppy and dog are sooooo cute!! :cloud9:

carissanboys

04-28-2009, 06:23 AM

Yahooty!! :yay:

Love the nighttime shots you got. :thumbsup2 I wonder if that bunny was the same one we saw. :rolleyes1

I know exactly what you mean by the chain reaction scream. :rotfl:

Guess the raccoon was on a pizza run, eh?? Maybe he and his friends were having a pizza party. popcorn::

blue_river

04-28-2009, 09:17 AM

Nothing like a surprise guest before bed. LOL.

Especially a cute one! :)

Tell her not to come to Queen's if that stuff scares her. The squirrels and raccoons here are nuts! Students in the "ghetto" have had their window screens chewed through by them and will come home to find their houses trashed from these animals ransacking the place for food.

They also love to hang out in the garbage cans. Quite often you will push the lid open to throw something away and a squirrel will jump out. :scared:

They aren't afraid of racoons, it was being caught off guard!

I can't believe they'll chew through the window screens - that would be a little scary I think :eek:

Awwwwwwwww, cheeky little pizza stealer!! How awesome!!

Your puppy and dog are sooooo cute!! :cloud9:

Thank you! :flower3: I think so too.

Yahooty!! :yay:

Love the nighttime shots you got. :thumbsup2 I wonder if that bunny was the same one we saw. :rolleyes1

I'm sure it was ;)

I know exactly what you mean by the chain reaction scream. :rotfl:

OH? Does that happen a lot with the boys too? popcorn:: :lmao:

Guess the raccoon was on a pizza run, eh?? Maybe he and his friends were having a pizza party. popcorn::

I wonder if it had babies somewhere!

OhMari

04-28-2009, 10:31 AM

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/wdw-h191.jpg
Wouldn't you think, that they would keep the horse on property in a barn?
I watched one morning the trailer that brought the horse in. I saw it again over at the Wilderness Campground, a trailer bringing the horses in. That one really baffled me, since they have the riding stable over there.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/wdw-h196.jpgI never saw this little area, is this where the river starts? or is it sort of like a "stink pond".

That was funny about the racoon, that is why I hate camping in a tent.
They sniff around your campsite all nite.

wvdislover

04-28-2009, 11:19 AM

Too funny about the chain reaction to the racoon...I can see my girls doing the same thing! :rotfl:

Phibbles

04-28-2009, 12:07 PM

Did the little fella look like this?

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Animals/3d-apple-eating-raccoon.gif

We had a simlar incident with a frog on our last trip to POR. One morning we were all walking to the car and a frog leaped out of nowhere and attached to my wife's leg. I thought it was hysterical. She did not laugh.

Our son spent the rest of the trip trying to find frogs to scare her with.

KathyRN137

04-28-2009, 01:24 PM

We then sat out on the deck by the water and admired the view.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day8/wdw-h191.jpg

I think these are some of the best times at WDW... the times you just sit around, relaxing with your family, just drinking it all in!!

I remember taking this horse-drawn carriage ride when we stayed at POFQ in 2005... it was so much fun to clip-clop down the road and tour the sister resorts! :cloud9:

Racoon Encounter: You screamed like girls, didn't you?? :rotfl:

Kathy

blue_river

04-29-2009, 01:16 PM

Wouldn't you think, that they would keep the horse on property in a barn?
I watched one morning the trailer that brought the horse in. I saw it again over at the Wilderness Campground, a trailer bringing the horses in. That one really baffled me, since they have the riding stable over there.

That would certainly make more sense and the horse wouldn't be standing out in the hot sun all day.

I never saw this little area, is this where the river starts? or is it sort of like a "stink pond".

No that is just a little manmade pond thingy way in the back 40 which was where we were staying :rolleyes:
That was funny about the racoon, that is why I hate camping in a tent.
They sniff around your campsite all nite.[/QUOTE]

Too funny about the chain reaction to the racoon...I can see my girls doing the same thing! :rotfl:

Do they like the creatures? Like the lizards and stuff?

Did the little fella look like this?

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Animals/3d-apple-eating-raccoon.gif

He was cuter ;)

We had a simlar incident with a frog on our last trip to POR. One morning we were all walking to the car and a frog leaped out of nowhere and attached to my wife's leg. I thought it was hysterical. She did not laugh.

Our son spent the rest of the trip trying to find frogs to scare her with.

:rotfl2: I like him...what a sense of humour :thumbsup2
Boys will be boys :rolleyes1

I think these are some of the best times at WDW... the times you just sit around, relaxing with your family, just drinking it all in!!

After our first trip that was something we took time to do and this year will be almost half & half. :wizard:

I remember taking this horse-drawn carriage ride when we stayed at POFQ in 2005... it was so much fun to clip-clop down the road and tour the sister resorts! :cloud9:

We enjoyed the carriage ride too :goodvibes

Racoon Encounter: You screamed like girls, didn't you?? :rotfl:

Kathy

Maybe :rolleyes1

momrek06

04-29-2009, 01:28 PM

ELVIS IS IN THE HOUSE!!! :dog:

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Blue, Elvis is adorable!!!

Ahh, Blue, I would have SCREAMED also, even if I had no clue what everyone was screaming about...:blush:
At least the little fellow did not bother you guys...it was the Disney Pizza he was after!!! :lmao:

blue_river

04-29-2009, 11:10 PM

ELVIS IS IN THE HOUSE!!! :dog:

That's exactly what Goofy said to her Nana once Elvis was home with us :laughing:

Blue, Elvis is adorable!!!

Thanks Karen :goodvibes

He actually made it through the whole day today without any accidents in the house. Course we were outside for most of it but I'm still pleased about that!!! :)

Ahh, Blue, I would have SCREAMED also, even if I had no clue what everyone was screaming about...:blush:
At least the little fellow did not bother you guys...it was the Disney Pizza he was after!!! :lmao:

He ran off with the pizza .... probably having a lil' party with his buddies somewhere :cheer2:

Next chapter is coming up shortly!

blue_river

04-29-2009, 11:38 PM

Surprisingly, after having gone to bed early the night before, DH & I didn't wake up until 8:00! We headed to the food court and picked up tea, coffee, juice and danishes and then sat outside to soak up some early morning sun while sipping our beverages.

When we got back to our room we woke the girls up and let them eat their breakfast while we went ahead and took our shower.

Before our trip I purchased four POTC shirts from the Disney Store and today was the day I wanted everyone to sport them as we had a special character visit planned with Ariel. Funny thing was the others were not as enthusiastic about them as I was. The conversation went something like this:

DH: Do I have to wear the same shirt as you three?

Me: Yes! Don't be so silly, lots of families do that...you've seen them!

DH: [shakes his head at me]

Goofy: Mom, I don't want to wear that shirt - it's going to be too hot!

Me: Aw c'mon...it'll be fun!

JoJo: I agree with Goofy, I'd rather wear them when we go to the park at night!

Me: Hey! I thought it would be a neat thing to do so stop complaining and just wear them okay?

[Grunts, groans and sighs from all three]

I won! In the end they put on the special shirts I purchased especially for this day :)

You shall hear more about those T-shirts later on :rolleyes1

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We arrived at the Magic Kingdom around 11:00 and as we were getting ready to go through the check point, DH & the girls were discussing the card readers and wondering if they really worked. I heard one of them say something about trying to test it out :eek:

Hooboy....If you're familiar with my TR's and past experiences with those three you'll understand why I decided to jump ahead of them and get through before they started their shenanigans. I didn't want to have any part of what they had planned. :scared:

I went through with no problems, walked up ahead, turned around and got out my camera. Figured I might get a good shot of them embarrassing themselves.

Goofy went through first and of course her card didn't work. She turned to JoJo and said innocently, "Oh...I must have your card". As if the CM didn't know what they were up to :sad2:

Then when it was Grumpy's turn he used a different finger and the CM said to him, "Are you trying to trick the machines too?"

At that point I burst out laughing and had to give credit to the CM for being such a fun sport about it!

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Caught redhanded!!!

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Aren't the T-shirts lovely????? :teeth:

Up Next: Mischief with Twiddle Dee & Twiddle Dum

KathyRN137

04-30-2009, 01:30 AM

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ooooh, what a great shot!! :thumbsup2

Yes, the shirts are lovely... I like matching shirts, too!! (Where else can you get away with it?) :laughing:

Goofy's wearing the same pink Crocs I wear with my pink scrubs at work!!

Kathy

Phibbles

04-30-2009, 03:11 PM

When we got back to our room we woke the girls up and let them eat their breakfast while we went ahead and took our shower.

That is wonderful that you and your husband shower together while on vacation. Disney thanks you for conserving water. Did you share a towell too?

:wizard:

saralexander97

04-30-2009, 03:59 PM

Lovin the shirts, great update blue. :woohoo:

carissanboys

05-01-2009, 07:59 AM

That is wonderful that you and your husband shower together while on vacation. Disney thanks you for conserving water. Did you share a towell too?

:wizard:

:rotfl:

:rolleyes1

The t-shirts look great Heidi (even though I wouldn't want to wear a black shirt on a hot day either ;) )!

Too funny about them trying to trick the machine. :rotfl: We've done that many times, but never intentionally!

wvdislover

05-01-2009, 08:41 AM

Love the shirts! Wonder if I could get my family to wear matching shirts on our trip? :rolleyes1

blue_river

05-01-2009, 10:45 AM

ooooh, what a great shot!! :thumbsup2

Yes, the shirts are lovely... I like matching shirts, too!! (Where else can you get away with it?) :laughing:

ZACKLY!!!! ;)

Goofy's wearing the same pink Crocs I wear with my pink scrubs at work!!

This year she has bright orange! :lmao:

That is wonderful that you and your husband shower together while on vacation. Disney thanks you for conserving water. Did you share a towell too?

:wizard:

Thanks Phibs........we like to do our part ;)

Lovin the shirts, great update blue. :woohoo:

At least someone appreciates them! :goodvibes

:rotfl:

:rolleyes1

The t-shirts look great Heidi (even though I wouldn't want to wear a black shirt on a hot day either ;) )!

Ahem! :rolleyes1

That is not something you need to worry about in Canada :confused3

:rolleyes1

Too funny about them trying to trick the machine. :rotfl: We've done that many times, but never intentionally!

Those three are always up to something :sad2:

Love the shirts! Wonder if I could get my family to wear matching shirts on our trip? :rolleyes1

Thank you....I figured it was a good choice and something DH would feel comfortable wearing. You know....not so girly :3dglasses

You'll have to pick up some matching shirts for your next trip ;)

Goofster57

05-01-2009, 03:13 PM

We arrived back at POR around 3:45 and I took a little nappy

My gang woke me up at 5:30

You call that a Nap! That's barly enough time for Bo Derek to run down the beach in your dreams...not that you would be dreaming about Bo Derek...but just sayin

I had been using a Harry Potter one up until then.

You were wearing a Harry Potter Lanyard at Disney World.....Please tell me you weren't using it trade pins off of...:sad2:

That is such a pretty resort, I have to get over there and walk around sometime on one of future tirps

Around 9:00 p.m. we decided to head to the pool for a nice evening swim.

What no Pool Pictures...:confused3

While walking back down the winding pathway to our room, Goofy jumped aside and let out a scream which had a chain reaction effect! :scared1:

JoJo and I both yelled too, having no idea what had frightened her. A racoon had jumped out of one of the garbage cans. We watched him open the door and then come out with some pizza!!!!

It all happened so quickly that we didn't think fast enough to snap off a picture of the little rascal.

I thought you were like Mountain people or something

Nice update Heidi...:thumbsup2

blue_river

05-01-2009, 03:21 PM

You call that a Nap! That's barly enough time for Bo Derek to run down the beach in your dreams...not that you would be dreaming about Bo Derek...but just sayin

That's almost two hours!

and I'd be dreaming of Johnny Depp and I could dream about lots in two hours time thank you muchly :teeth:

You were wearing a Harry Potter Lanyard at Disney World.....Please tell me you weren't using it trade pins off of...:sad2:

What's wrong with Harry Potter? I happened to get a lot of compliments on my lanyard - just sayin' :snooty:

That is such a pretty resort, I have to get over there and walk around sometime on one of future tirps

Well you better rent a bike cause it's LOTS of walking :eek:

What no Pool Pictures...:confused3

Funny thing about that.......pool pictures always seem to get deleted by someone :rolleyes1

I thought you were like Mountain people or something

Nice update Heidi...:thumbsup2

Thanks buddy:flower3:

OH and we have everything but the mountains ;)

Goofster57

05-01-2009, 03:33 PM

Surprisingly, after having gone to bed early the night before, DH & I didn't wake up until 8:00! We headed to the food court and picked up tea, coffee, juice and danishes and then sat outside to soak up some early morning sun while sipping our beverages.

What a nice way to start the day......I mean without the girls...:rotfl2:

Sorry JoJo & Goofy...:worship:

I won! In the end they put on the special shirts I purchased especially for this day :)

So girls what did you do for vacation....Oh we went to Disney World with our Mother the T-Shirt Sheriff

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Caught redhanded!!!

Who knew she had a second job as the "Busted on Tape" camera person

Aren't the T-shirts lovely????? :teeth:

Nice report Heidi and the shirts were cool

Goofster57

05-01-2009, 03:38 PM

and I'd be dreaming of Johnny Depp and I could dream about lots in two hours time thank you muchly :teeth:

POINTS POLICE...POINTS POLICE

What's wrong with Harry Potter? I happened to get a lot of compliments on my lanyard - just sayin' :snooty:

I'm sorry to tell you this but they knew you were from Canada so they were being nice. Eh?

Well you better rent a bike cause it's LOTS of walking :eek:

Believe me I could use the exercise

Funny thing about that.......pool pictures always seem to get deleted by someone :rolleyes1

Well at least you didn't blame Stitch

blue_river

05-01-2009, 04:22 PM

What a nice way to start the day......I mean without the girls...:rotfl2:

Sorry JoJo & Goofy...:worship:

:rotfl2: The girls haven't been following along ...... YET! Then you'll be sorry :lmao:

So girls what did you do for vacation....Oh we went to Disney World with our Mother the T-Shirt Sheriff

HEY! :mad:

Whose side are you on anyways?

Who knew she had a second job as the "Busted on Tape" camera person

I have many talents - just sayin' :rolleyes1

Nice report Heidi and the shirts were cool

Well they WERE HOT but that's besides the point......they LOOKED COOL!! :hippie:

blue_river

05-01-2009, 04:27 PM

POINTS POLICE...POINTS POLICE

Shhhhhhhhh!!!!!

Are you trying to get me in trouble or sumpin'? :tiptoe:

I'm sorry to tell you this but they new you were from Canada so they were being nice. Eh?

Eh? Darn it! I always fall for that :headache:

Believe me I could use the exercise

So could I but I'd still rather take the ride ;)

Well at least you didn't blame Stitch

I thought about it but figured no one would believe me :rolleyes1

carissanboys

05-01-2009, 07:07 PM

Last edited by Goofster57; Today at 04:36 PM. Reason: Too correct my grammer before Carissa made fun of me

:rotfl:

I don't correct people's grammar!! :rolleyes1

Do you want me to correct your errors in the sentence above??

blue_river

05-01-2009, 07:11 PM

:rotfl:

I don't correct people's grammar!! :rolleyes1

Good thing :scared:

You're more observant than I am...I never even noticed his edit :rolleyes:

Do you want me to correct your errors in the sentence above??

:rotfl2:

pirate<3rocks

05-03-2009, 08:04 PM

:stitch: I'm not sure how a cute little racoon could scare you guys especially after seeing that moose. :cool2: "I thought you were like mountain people." :lmao:

Grumpy doesn't look too grumpy when he smiles does he? :teacher: :laughing:

All your pictures :rockband: rocked :banana:

And I luved the black pirate T-shirts ..... I don't know why there was mutiny with your mateys..... I'd make them all walk the plank for that eh! pirate: Arghhhh!

blue_river

05-04-2009, 11:13 AM

:stitch: I'm not sure how a cute little racoon could scare you guys especially after seeing that moose. :cool2:

It was the surprise element of him jumping out of the garbage can in front of us!

Grumpy doesn't look too grumpy when he smiles does he? :teacher: :laughing:

It's all an act :rolleyes1

All your pictures :rockband: rocked :banana:

:flower3: You're the bestest pirate eva!!!!

And I luved the black pirate T-shirts ..... I don't know why there was mutiny with your mateys..... I'd make them all walk the plank for that eh! pirate: Arghhhh!

It didn't end there :sad2:

blue_river

05-04-2009, 11:35 AM

We weren't in the park more than 10 minutes before the girls started complaining about the POTC shirts.

JoJo: These shirts are too hot!

JoJo: I knew we shouldn't have worn them!

Me: [wiping the sweat off my brow] What are ya talkin' bout? It's not THAT hot! [wiping more sweat off my brow]

Goofy: It is so Mom! My shirt is already sticking to me.

Me: [casually peeling the shirt off my back] It wouldn't have mattered what shirts we wore!

Grumpy: [Rolling his eyes at me]

Me: There's no point complaining....we're here now....let's get moving!! :rolleyes1

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http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day9-ch37/WDW07750.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day9-ch37/WDW07752.jpg

We stuck around for a few pictures at the main entrance and then headed towards the back of the park.

Then we ran into Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum! What a hoot those two are!

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Then one of them took JoJo's head band!!! :lmao:

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We also took a few pictures of Alice & The Mad Hatter but the girls decided against waiting in that line up. It was HOT and we needed to find a store with some air conditioning! :teeth:

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Stitch was excited to see Minnie!!!

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day9-ch37/wdw-h209.jpg

JoJo wanted in the shot because I took one of her with Minnie the year before.

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I will end this installment with a short video clip:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day9-ch37/th_TwiddleDeeTwiddleDum_0001.jpg (http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day9-ch37/?action=view&current=TwiddleDeeTwiddleDum_0001.flv)

Up Next: It Pays To Have Connections!

Lifelong_Dreamer

05-04-2009, 11:46 AM

:rotfl: Loved it when he was walking around blinded by the headband.

carissanboys

05-04-2009, 12:07 PM

That Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum are a hoot!! :lmao: Loved the video. :goodvibes

Phibbles

05-04-2009, 12:19 PM

:lmao:

blue_river

05-04-2009, 02:34 PM

:rotfl: Loved it when he was walking around blinded by the headband.

Me too! That was my favourite part :rotfl:

That Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum are a hoot!! :lmao: Loved the video. :goodvibes

Thanks CAR! I wish I had remembered to take more videos on our trip.

:lmao:

:lmao:

KathyRN137

05-04-2009, 03:04 PM

Ha! What a riot those two are! It's so much fun when characters play with you!!

And you're right, "mom," it's Central Florida in August... you'd be sweating no matter what you wore!

Kathy

Goofster57

05-04-2009, 04:07 PM

So glad the shirts worked out for you guys Heidi

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

As my granddad used to say I'm not laughing at you I'm laughing with you......well maybe a little at you....LY/MI

Nice update

Enjoyed the video

KathyRN137

05-04-2009, 06:44 PM

Nice update

Enjoyed the video

There's no video, but some other folks who shall remain nameless are writing a trip report, too. :rolleyes1

A-hem.

Kathy

Goofster57

05-04-2009, 06:47 PM

There's no video, but some other folks who shall remain nameless are writing a trip report, too. :rolleyes1

A-hem.

Kathy

What, Where, When

I thought you finished yours?????

You can't mess with my last Brain Cell like this

blue_river

05-05-2009, 01:15 PM

Ha! What a riot those two are! It's so much fun when characters play with you!!

I couldn't agree more :yay:

And you're right, "mom," it's Central Florida in August... you'd be sweating no matter what you wore!

Kathy

I tried to tell them that!!! :sad2:

So glad the shirts worked out for you guys Heidi

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

Hey you! :mad:

Whose side are you on anyways?

As my granddad used to say I'm not laughing at you I'm laughing with you......well maybe a little at you....LY/MI

:sad2: But I wasn't laughing! :headache:

Nice update

Enjoyed the video

Thanks buddy :flower3:

What, Where, When

I thought you finished yours?????

You can't mess with my last Brain Cell like this

Don't feel bad...I was confuzzled at first too :rolleyes1

Goofster57

05-05-2009, 03:59 PM

Whose side are you on anyways?

Who ever is giving you the hardest time of course...why do you ask?

:sad2: But I wasn't laughing! :headache:

My Bad....:rotfl2:

Don't feel bad...I was confuzzled at first too :rolleyes1

Well yeah, your Canadian <insert Rim Shot Smiley>

blue_river

05-05-2009, 10:58 PM

Did you know that Ariel has 6 sisters? It just so happens that I am friends with one of them and I met her right here on the DIS in 2006. My nickname for her is Peanut and she has a heart of gold.

When Peanut found out I was going to WDW again in 2007, she asked me if the girls would be interested in meeting her sister Ariel! What? Are you kidding me I told her - of course!!! You're probably wondering what the big deal is because anyone can go to Ariel's Grotto and meet the lovely Mermaid. However, since I knew her sister personally, we were able to bypass the line-up and go see Ariel through the secret back entrance :yay:

I was really looking forward to meeting Ariel as I had heard so much about her from Peanut. I also wanted to leave a good impression because apparently Ariel worries about Peanut and her online friends which is what good sisters should do!

We made our way to the secret entrance and said to the character handler, "Hi! We're friends of Ariel and she's expecting us!" The character handler said, "Yes she is, come this way."

A few bystanders were watching us with envy and that made us feel very important! It was a special moment that the girls & I will treasure for always. :goodvibes

Once inside we were lead to Ariel and I immediately passed on a message from Peanut. "Peanut says hi and told me to give you a hug!" At that point I was a little embarrassed.........

:blush:

because remember those BLACK pirate shirts I made everyone wear? Ugh...I was hot and sweaty and I realized a hug was going to be .... shall we say.....ICKY.

:sad2:

Ariel was very gracious and appeared not to be bothered by it. She seemed genuinely happy to see us and was a BIG hit with the girls.

After taking a dozen or so photos and getting signatures for their shirts we said good-bye and thanked her for the private meet. I will always be grateful to Peanut for that opportunity. It definately pays to have connections!!!!!!

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Up Next: JoJo Finally Meets Her Hero!

carissanboys

05-06-2009, 07:43 AM

Love the pictures with Ariel! :goodvibes Very cool about having connections (even though I'm really confused about that part :rolleyes1 ). ;)

KathyRN137

05-06-2009, 08:01 AM

Whell!! :snooty: La-dee-da!!

:lmao:

J/K

That was something special.... thanks, Peanut!

And look at you with that tan!! :sunny: The girls certainly didn't inherit their fair skin from you!

Awaiting Jo Jo's Hero Meet....

Kathy

Phibbles

05-06-2009, 09:44 AM

well, isn't that special!

;) :rolleyes:

Goofster57

05-06-2009, 10:58 AM

I also wanted to leave a good impression because apparently Ariel worries about Peanut and her online friends which is what good sisters should do!

Great now that she has met you she'll really be worried about the rest of us.

:blush:

because remember those BLACK pirate shirts I made everyone wear? Ugh...I was hot and sweaty and I realized a hug was going to be .... shall we say.....ICKY.

EeeWwww

Up Next: JoJo Finally Meets Her Hero!

How is this possible? I wasn't there

:thumbsup2 to PJ

OhMari

05-06-2009, 12:28 PM

I've seen pictures with Aierl, but where is this.
I can't believe I don't know where it is.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day9-ch38/WDW07767.jpg

PrincessJasmine08

05-06-2009, 05:53 PM

Wow, Peanut sounds awesome. :lmao: Seriously, Bluester, I'm glad you got to meet her and that you and the girls had such a nice time. I loved seeing your pictures from the meeting. Everyone looks so pretty! :goodvibes

It always makes me laugh when I read about Ariel being so gracious because um, well, she may be a *little* different in real life. :rolleyes1

Fitting that you posted that today as it may or may not be Ariel's birthday. I really couldn't say. ;)

PrincessJasmine08

05-06-2009, 05:54 PM

I've seen pictures with Aierl, but where is this.
I can't believe I don't know where it is.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/hotpwc/WDW2/Day9-ch38/WDW07767.jpg

It's right behind the Dumbo ride in WDW. If you go just past there you'll find where the line up starts to meet Ariel. :thumbsup2

saralexander97

05-11-2009, 08:41 AM

I love the pics, I just can't get over how amazing her abs look.

jojo05

05-11-2009, 09:06 AM

Okay Mom, I'm here..back on the dis.

lets get to my hero part though :)

pirate<3rocks

05-25-2009, 08:41 PM

I am all caught up! Yahooty! :banana:

Phibbles

05-28-2009, 03:15 PM

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

Lifelong_Dreamer

05-30-2009, 10:36 PM

Looks like I didn't miss much over here while I was on the cruise. You were just waiting for me to get back before you posted an update right? :cool1:

Lifelong_Dreamer

05-31-2009, 07:34 PM

Hey Heidi!

Thought I would post my new TR link so you can find me easily. :goodvibes

The Sea Witch Stole My Voice! Our Two Week Land and Sea Adventure (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2191459)

jordanyosh

05-31-2009, 10:26 PM

Do I gotta go back to the beginning or where do i start.....Help!!!!

blue_river

06-03-2009, 09:44 AM

Sorry I've been neglecting this TR again. Summer is always a busy time for us and I got sidetracked with other things but I'm back and would like to finally finish this trip report.

Love the pictures with Ariel! Very cool about having connections (even though I'm really confused about that part ).

Are you just being sarcastic? We were able to skip the very LONG line-up to see Ariel and got bumped to the front by visiting through the back entrance.

Whell!! La-dee-da!!

:lmao:

J/K

That was something special.... thanks, Peanut!

And look at you with that tan!! :sunny: The girls certainly didn't inherit their fair skin from you!

Awaiting Jo Jo's Hero Meet....

Kathy

I believe JoJo is waiting for me to finish that part as well :rolleyes:

well, isn't that special!

;)

It was special!!!! :snooty:

Great now that she has met you she'll really be worried about the rest of us.

:lmao: She should be worried about the rest of YOU :rolleyes1

How is this possible? I wasn't there

:rotfl: You already have hero status for sending them pins :hug:

I've seen pictures with Aierl, but where is this.
I can't believe I don't know where it is.

I see PJ already answered that question! :thumbsup2

Wow, Peanut sounds awesome. :lmao: Seriously, Bluester, I'm glad you got to meet her and that you and the girls had such a nice time. I loved seeing your pictures from the meeting. Everyone looks so pretty!

Thanks PJ :goodvibes
It's just too bad we didn't get to meet you!

It always makes me laugh when I read about Ariel being so gracious because um, well, she may be a *little* different in real life.

:lmao: Sisters! Too funny.

Fitting that you posted that today as it may or may not be Ariel's birthday. I really couldn't say.

Ugh...late again.....wish her a Happy Belated Birthday from us!!

I love the pics, I just can't get over how amazing her abs look.

I agree! She looks awesome!

Okay Mom, I'm here..back on the dis.

lets get to my hero part though :)

Oh sure........show up when it's all about YOU eh? :rolleyes:

I am all caught up! Yahooty! :banana:

:hug:

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

Do you need a drink to go with all that popcorn Phibs?

Looks like I didn't miss much over here while I was on the cruise. You were just waiting for me to get back before you posted an update right? :cool1:

Yes as a matter of fact I was waiting for you to get back! :rolleyes1

Hey Heidi!

Thought I would post my new TR link so you can find me easily. :goodvibes

The Sea Witch Stole My Voice! Our Two Week Land and Sea Adventure (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2191459)

Thanks Lessa! I've already been and posted! Looking forward to reading the rest :goodvibes

Do I gotta go back to the beginning or where do i start.....Help!!!!

Gosh No! Go to the first page, first post and you will see links to Part II of this TR!

Nice to see you here Jordy :goodvibes

Okay...next update should be out this week sometime.

FYI - we have cancelled our trip to WDW this year.