52 more days

[KatMark]

I was going to wait and post when we hit the 50 day mark, but my TA just informed me my paperwork is in the mail, which got me so excited about our upcoming trip. 52 days until our 25th wedding anniversary celebration with my best friend and her DH at our favorite resort, Coronado Springs, with it's lush landscaping, peaceful atmosphere, our favorite counter service--Pepper Market, and the quiet pools, hot tub and spa (and, of course, Francisco, at the Siesta Bar). Now we just have to hope that my dad stays stable and we get him transitioned to the Nursing Home without any complications. The last time he was able to speak, about three weeks ago, he told my husband and I that under no circumstances were we to cancel our trip. He said if we did he would never forgive me. He said your brothers and my grandson (my oldest...the youngest will be in Iowa at college) will come see me every day.

[Lilolvr]

I bet your super excited to be going to CSR! It's a great resort. I LOVE the Pepper Market! Have a great trip!!

[Charin]

i pray that your dad remains stable. you seem to have a wonderful family. congrats on your anniversary and enjoy your trip.

[KatMark]

i pray that your dad remains stable. you seem to have a wonderful family. congrats on your anniversary and enjoy your trip.

Thank you. So far so good. They are moving him out of CCU and to the cardiac floor tomorrow or Sunday. We are taking it one day at a time. He is a feisty 82-year old

[joanng]

Just a friendly hello from another 25th anniversary couple counting down for Sept also. Just want to tell you I hope your dad stays stable and I agree with what he told you, no matter what go! Sounds like a great Dad who wants you to be happy and enjoy your 25th with your friends. life's short enjoy while you can- I lost my dad 3 years ago 73 years old and I know he would have told me the same thing- He lived a very fulfilled life traveled alot with my mom and I know he would want me to do the same- So I wish you the best with your Dad , sounds like you have a very close and comforting family- Hang in there!:)

Its exciting when you finally get that paperwork we will be there a few weeks after you- would love to hear your trip report when you return.

Hope you have a great vacation -

Here's to 25 more years!!!!:banana:

[KatMark]

Just a friendly hello from another 25th anniversary couple counting down for Sept also. Just want to tell you I hope your dad stays stable and I agree with what he told you, no matter what go! Sounds like a great Dad who wants you to be happy and enjoy your 25th with your friends. life's short enjoy while you can- I lost my dad 3 years ago 73 years old and I know he would have told me the same thing- He lived a very fulfilled life traveled alot with my mom and I know he would want me to do the same- So I wish you the best with your Dad , sounds like you have a very close and comforting family- Hang in there!:)

Its exciting when you finally get that paperwork we will be there a few weeks after you- would love to hear your trip report when you return.

Hope you have a great vacation -

Here's to 25 more years!!!!:banana:

Thanks, Joann. And Happy 25 to you and your DH. I will definitely write a report when we get back and will try to do before you leave. Thanksn again for the encouragement.

[nikki'smom]

I'm so jealous! We love CSR and wish we could get back there ASAP! I hope you have a fantastic trip for your anniversary!!

[echo29]

Have a great time!

[Buzz2001]

Have a great trip!!

[tiggerx3]

I went through a difficult time last year with my father. Hang in there!

I hope you have a great anniversary trip. My DH, DD3 and I are going to the world the same time as you....who knows, maybe we'll cross paths.

[Lilolvr]

How many days left Katmark?

[KatMark]

How many days left Katmark?

40 days!!!!!!!!! And here are pictures of the t-shirt I ordered as surprise for DH:



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Frontofdumboshirt.jpg (front of shirt)

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/backofdumboshirt.jpg (back of shirt)

[tiggerx3]

I love the shirt!

You must have done alot of planning for this trip. I was looking to send something to our room to surprise our DD for our trip and I saw on another thred that you ordered a basket for your DH. I think you're gonna have a heck of a 25th anniv trip!

[KatMark]

I love the shirt!

You must have done alot of planning for this trip. I was looking to send something to our room to surprise our DD for our trip and I saw on another thred that you ordered a basket for your DH. I think you're gonna have a heck of a 25th anniv trip!

Thanks, tiggerx3. We are certainly going to try!!! :banana:

[Lilolvr]

Check out this photo!! What's the countdown at now??

http://reflectionsby.smugmug.com/photos/336886827_5Xb5Y-XL.jpg

[KatMark]

37 days until I am soaking up the rays in my favorite pool!

[Buzz2001]

That hammock has a "reserved" sign on it for me in 35 days!!!! :lmao:You're getting closer!!

[kate&sarahsdad]

You must be soooo excited to go!!!

[KatMark]

You must be soooo excited to go!!!

We can't wait. It's been a difficult six months with my dad in the hospital/nursing home/hospital and we really need this vacation to relax and have fun. Someone said to me, "how can you relax at Disney--it's a madhouse?" And my reply was simply: "It's Disney...nuff said!"

[Lilolvr]

Almost down to a month for me too!! :banana:

[KatMark]

Which hammock do you want? I'll mark it for you when I get there. ;)

[KatMark]

My Disney travel gal just emailed me and told me that my documents are in the mail. I am so excited. I got new Mickey Mouse luggage for my 50th birthday from my youngest DS, and I can't wait to put the new Disney Travel tags on it. One month and one day and we'll be celebrating at our second home--CSR.

[Lilolvr]

My Disney travel gal just emailed me and told me that my documents are in the mail. I am so excited. I got new Mickey Mouse luggage for my 50th birthday from my youngest DS, and I can't wait to put the new Disney Travel tags on it. One month and one day and we'll be celebrating at our second home--CSR.Soon enough!! Maybe you get one of the rooms with a queen bed!!

[KatMark]

Soon enough!! Maybe you get one of the rooms with a queen bed!!

I thought of that...wouldn't that be great? But I don't mind the beds there...I get really good night sleeps on them. And when DH is snoring too loudly (when isn't he :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: ), I just slip into the other bed!

[Lilolvr]

I thought of that...wouldn't that be great? But I don't mind the beds there...I get really good night sleeps on them. And when DH is snoring too loudly (when isn't he :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: ), I just slip into the other bed!The beds are great. 17" pillowtop. But a queen will be just a wee bit better once they are all installed.

[hauntedmansion0810]

Happy anniversary!! Have a terrific time!

[DawnF]

My Disney travel gal just emailed me and told me that my documents are in the mail. I am so excited. I got new Mickey Mouse luggage for my 50th birthday from my youngest DS, and I can't wait to put the new Disney Travel tags on it. One month and one day and we'll be celebrating at our second home--CSR.Single months now!!!

[KatMark]

Single months now!!!

Yep...four weeks from today at this time we will be on a plane to our favorite vacation place in the world and our favorite resort.

[Lilolvr]

Yep...four weeks from today at this time we will be on a plane to our favorite vacation place in the world and our favorite resort.The dancing machine is warming up!! :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :goodvibes

[Lilolvr]

What special plans do you have for your trip and anniversary? Any cruises or ADR's?

[KatMark]

What special plans do you have for your trip and anniversary? Any cruises or ADR's?

We are going to Fulton's for our "special" dinner. It is the first Disney restaurant my DH ever took me to so we are going back there with my best friend and her DH. My best friend and her DH also planned something special for us--but they won't tell us what it is until we get there (I think it might be one of the firework cruises). Other than that, we just plan on enjoying Disney and then lounging on the beach for four days in Daytona and relaxing after the six months of hospital visits, etc., and getting reaquainted as DH umpped 95 baseball games to pay for this trip so I've hardly seen him all summer. We had a date on Saturday...we went to the Zoo together to get our legs in walking shape.

[Lilolvr]

We are going to Fulton's for our "special" dinner. It is the first Disney restaurant my DH ever took me to so we are going back there with my best friend and her DH. My best friend and her DH also planned something special for us--but they won't tell us what it is until we get there (I think it might be one of the firework cruises). Other than that, we just plan on enjoying Disney and then lounging on the beach for four days in Daytona and relaxing after the six months of hospital visits, etc., and getting reaquainted as DH umpped 95 baseball games to pay for this trip so I've hardly seen him all summer. We had a date on Saturday...we went to the Zoo together to get our legs in walking shape.Fulton's is one place I would like to try on a future trip. Surprises are always good! A cruise would be nice. I can't wait to read all about it. :goodvibes

[Buzz2001]

We are going to Fulton's for our "special" dinner. It is the first Disney restaurant my DH ever took me to so we are going back there with my best friend and her DH. My best friend and her DH also planned something special for us--but they won't tell us what it is until we get there (I think it might be one of the firework cruises). Other than that, we just plan on enjoying Disney and then lounging on the beach for four days in Daytona and relaxing after the six months of hospital visits, etc., and getting reaquainted as DH umpped 95 baseball games to pay for this trip so I've hardly seen him all summer. We had a date on Saturday...we went to the Zoo together to get our legs in walking shape.Sounds like fun!! I wish I was going again this year!!

[KatMark]

Sounds like fun!! I wish I was going again this year!!

Buzz, you may not be there bodily, but we know you will be there in spirit. And we will be toasting a drink to you for all the hard work you put into your CSR website...which is what first made us decide to try CSR and we have never looked back and will probably always have CSR as our home away from home (as evidenced by our staying for the 7th time soon!).

[Buzz2001]

Guys, there will now be club level at CSR. It's true!! I called about it. One more reason why I love this resort. Cast member said that the booking category is standard room with club level access. I asked if this standard room was in any "special" location and where the lounge would be. The CM checked (while I was on hold) and said that it cannot be booked until January 1 but that the groundwork is already set in motion. She says that the reason for the category is because the clients requested it and it is a convention center. Per CM, there will be the same offerings in the lounge as in the deluxe lounge. This resort is already head and shoulders above the other moderates with room service, spa and beautiful deluxe pool. I'm wondering if there is a push to change the status from moderate to deluxe, especially since they've changed FW cabins from deluxe to moderate. For now, I consider this the best kept resort secret. :thumbsup2Katmark...too bad you won;t be there to enjoy the newest CSR perk!

[KatMark]

Katmark...too bad you won;t be there to enjoy the newest CSR perk!

Nope...but we'll be booking bounceback if it is offered and we'll be back next year!!! :thumbsup2

[Buzz2001]

Nope...but we'll be booking bounceback if it is offered and we'll be back next year!!! :thumbsup2Once my DD graduates from HS, I'll be there all the time to get those bouncebacks.

[Lilolvr]

Once my DD graduates from HS, I'll be there all the time to get those bouncebacks.I have a quite a few years before my kids are out of high school. My cousin and god mother both just purchased DVC at SSR. I'm jealous!

[KatMark]

I have a quite a few years before my kids are out of high school. My cousin and god mother both just purchased DVC at SSR. I'm jealous!

Me too! But how nice for them.

I'm just happy today...I got our car rental down in price even more. We started at over $600 for the two weeks and are now down to $287 for the two weeks. :cool1:

[Lilolvr]

Me too! But how nice for them.

I'm just happy today...I got our car rental down in price even more. We started at over $600 for the two weeks and are now down to $287 for the two weeks. :cool1:More souvenirs and/or food!!

[KatMark]

More souvenirs and/or food!!

Told DH we were going to have to buy another Christmas tree becasue this meant more Disney ornaments and there's not much room on the new tree we bought last year! :rotfl:

[Lilolvr]

Told DH we were going to have to buy another Christmas tree becasue this meant more Disney ornaments and there's not much room on the new tree we bought last year! :rotfl:I collect the sets that come in the book box. I have so many I change which ones I use each year. I love the Disney ornaments!

[Buzz2001]

Me too! But how nice for them.

I'm just happy today...I got our car rental down in price even more. We started at over $600 for the two weeks and are now down to $287 for the two weeks. :cool1:Well done!!

[Lilolvr]

Still over 40 days for me. :sad1:

[Buzz2001]

It'll be here before you know it.

[KatMark]

Still over 40 days for me. :sad1:

I'm putting a sign on that hammock for you when I leave...reserved for Lilolvr. :thumbsup2

[Lilolvr]

I'm putting a sign on that hammock for you when I leave...reserved for Lilolvr. :thumbsup2 :rotfl: :lmao: :yay:

[KatMark]

Hey, I got to look after my fellow CSR lovers!!!!!:love:

[Lilolvr]

Hey, I got to look after my fellow CSR lovers!!!!!:love:Thank you very much!! :grouphug:

[Buzz2001]

What's the count now?

[KatMark]

What's the count now?

22 days, 20 hours and 26 minutes!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Buzz2001]

22 days, 20 hours and 26 minutes!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:sweeeeet!! :cloud9:

[Lilolvr]

Kathy

you may be able to get queen beds afterall. they've begun to put them in!!

[KatMark]

Kathy

you may be able to get queen beds afterall. they've begun to put them in!!

I saw that. We probably won't--if we get Casitas the way we want. But my friend and her DH have asked for Ranchos so hopefully they will.

[Buzz2001]

Good luck! You never know...

[KatMark]

Good luck! You never know...

It would just be an added bonus if we do...we're just happy we'll be "home" in less than 20 days...

[Lilolvr]

pixiedust: pixiedust:

[KatMark]

pixiedust: pixiedust:

Thanks...and same to you. Can you believe our trips are almost here? I can't wait to get out of Chicago and to my second home. My oldest son just came home from Vegas and said he missed Chicago...he was gone for five days. I said I won't miss it when I'm gone for two weeks. :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[Buzz2001]

Time goes to fast at WDW!!

[FlavioP]

Have a great trip everyone! CSR is my favorite resort!!

[KatMark]

Have a great trip everyone! CSR is my favorite resort!!

Thanks--ours too! And we can't wait to be "home." 17 days, 22 hours.

[Buzz2001]

you're getting there!!

[Buzz2001]

CSR is my favorite resort!!Me too!! :thumbsup2

[Disneydonnam]

:banana: :banana: 26 more days:banana: :banana:

[kate&sarahsdad]

:banana: :banana: 26 more days:banana: :banana: Have a great trip!!

[Buzz2001]

:banana: :banana: 26 more days:banana: :banana: Have fun!!

[Lilolvr]

Hope all works out well for you. Your in our prayers.

[KatMark]

Hope all works out well for you. Your in our prayers.

Thanks...we have a hard decision to make. We ares still hoping to go on the trip. We'll see how the next week goes.

[Buzz2001]

Thanks...we have a hard decision to make. We ares still hoping to go on the trip. We'll see how the next week goes.pixiedust: pixiedust:

[KatMark]

:banana: :banana: 26 more days:banana: :banana:

Have a great trip. :cool1:

[Lilolvr]

:banana: :banana: 26 more days:banana: :banana: Have a great trip!! :thumbsup2

[Lilolvr]

I am @ CSR right now as I type---LOVE it...This is my 3rd stay at this resort and after staying at other resorts,I will ONLY stay here (till I do a deluxe lol). The busses have been great, we got the new queen beds, the staff amazing--food has been pretty good so far this trip @ Pepper Market...nothing much as far as conventioneers that we've noticed. Dfiance is at the gym right now and he LOVES having that.

Just thought Id give some input since I am here and watching the small changes (queen beds) and seeing how smooth it is all going.Thanks for the update Michelle!! Can't wait for my trip and the queen beds!!

[Disneydonnam]

:cool1: After reading all your fab reviews of CSR we are arriving one day early to try that resort. It has been killing me reading all the posts the last couple of months and never staying there. So Thank You to all of you for giving me an extra day in Disney. WOO HOO:cool1:

[Lilolvr]

:cool1: After reading all your fab reviews of CSR we are arriving one day early to try that resort. It has been killing me reading all the posts the last couple of months and never staying there. So Thank You to all of you for giving me an extra day in Disney. WOO HOO:cool1: That's even better!! :cool1:

[Buzz2001]

Looking forward to reading your trip reports Michelle!

[annabelle26]

Have a great trip everyone!

[Lilolvr]

Thanks...we have a hard decision to make. We ares still hoping to go on the trip. We'll see how the next week goes.Any news Kathy?

[KatMark]

Any news Kathy?

Not as of yet. Tonight we are going to sign a DNR at the nursing home.

[Lilolvr]

more pixie dust your way

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[Buzz2001]

Not as of yet. Tonight we are going to sign a DNR at the nursing home.Hope all goes well!

[Buzz2001]

:grouphug: :grouphug:

[Lilolvr]

:hug:

[KatMark]

Thanks everyone. Dad passed away at 12:30 this afternoon. I truly believe he is at peace now.

[Disneydonnam]

We are very sorry to hear of your loss.

[Buzz2001]

My condolences Kathy. He is at peace now.

[joanng]

My sympathy to you Kathy, I had written to you on another forum regarding we are going 2 weeks after you for our 25th and I went thru a similar experience with my dad 3 years ago, so I can relate totally to what you have been going through. He is at peace now and I can tell you have a great supportive family to get through all this together. I also read on one of your threads how your son wrote an article about your dad and its so funny my son did the same thing only after my dad died. It was for a college class and it was beautiful. So cherish that article.

Well my thoughts and prayers are with you- I hope you guys enjoy your vacation I know your dad will be watching over you saying "enjoy yourself " lifes too short.

Take Care

Joann

[Lilolvr]

Kathy,

I'm so sorry for your loss. You''ll be in my prayers. :hug:

[GOOFYsince71]

Dear Kathy and family,
Cherish His Memory.
Celebrate His Life.
I am so deeply sorry.

[tiggerx3]

I am so sory for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Tracey

[kate&sarahsdad]

I'm very sorry for your loss. :grouphug:

[Buzz2001]

I see you will still be going to CSR in a few weeks. I hope you'll have quality time to spend with your family prior to the trip. :hug:

[KatMark]

I see you will still be going to CSR in a few weeks. I hope you'll have quality time to spend with your family prior to the trip. :hug:

Yes, we leave a week from tomorrow. We drove our youngest son back to college yesterday and I spent some time with my oldest son today (who is really struggling with all of this as he was holding his grandpa's hand when he took his last breath--they were extremely close). But I think the trip will do my husband and I a world of good, so it's off to our fav resort and our fav vacation destination.

[Buzz2001]

Yes, we leave a week from tomorrow. We drove our youngest son back to college yesterday and I spent some time with my oldest son today (who is really struggling with all of this as he was holding his grandpa's hand when he took his last breath--they were extremely close). But I think the trip will do my husband and I a world of good, so it's off to our fav resort and our fav vacation destination.That's great!

[Lilolvr]

Yes, we leave a week from tomorrow. We drove our youngest son back to college yesterday and I spent some time with my oldest son today (who is really struggling with all of this as he was holding his grandpa's hand when he took his last breath--they were extremely close). But I think the trip will do my husband and I a world of good, so it's off to our fav resort and our fav vacation destination.I hope everything is tremendous for you.

[KatMark]

That's great!

I hope everything is tremendous for you.

Thanks, guys. Really looking forward to getting away for awhile...it's been a rough six months. I'm going back to work tomorrow and hopefully that will help by keeping my mind occupied with catching up on all I've missed at the office.

[dogodisney]

Thanks everyone. Dad passed away at 12:30 this afternoon. I truly believe he is at peace now.

I just now saw this. I was wondering why I hadn't seen you on in awhile. You have my deepest sympathy. :hug:

I hope you and DH have a fantastic vacation and a great 25th Anniversary. :goodvibes

[KatMark]

I just now saw this. I was wondering why I hadn't seen you on in awhile. You have my deepest sympathy. :hug:

I hope you and DH have a fantastic vacation and a great 25th Anniversary. :goodvibes

Thank you, dogodisney. It was a hard decision, but I know it is the one my dad would have wanted me to make. We will think of him on vacation and remember the times he came with us and the kids.

[Lilolvr]

Thank you, dogodisney. It was a hard decision, but I know it is the one my dad would have wanted me to make. We will think of him on vacation and remember the times he came with us and the kids.That's great that you have memories to share about him and WDW. I never got a chance to go as a kid but I'm hoping we are creating the same type of memories with our kids.

[Buzz2001]

4 more days!!

[Lilolvr]

4 more for you, 23 more for me!!

[HeyIt'sMe]

I'm so sorry about your Dad.


OK, some happy news .... today I'm at 52 days! :cool1:


Have fun on your trip!!!

[KatMark]

I'm so sorry about your Dad.


OK, some happy news .... today I'm at 52 days! :cool1:


Have fun on your trip!!!

Thank you.

And congratulations. You will see those 52 days go really fast...they sure crept up on me...we're down to 4!

[GOOFYsince71]

Thank you.

And congratulations. You will see those 52 days go really fast...they sure crept up on me...we're down to 4!

GEEZ.....Kathy,,,,,,,
4 more days.......Do you need a lift to the airport?
I promise not to sing "It's a Small World After All" on the way!:lmao:
I know how each day is a challenge for you....
a little pixie dust is on the way.......
:tinker: pixiedust:

Don't forget your sunscreen, hat and sunglasses!

[KatMark]

GEEZ.....Kathy,,,,,,,
4 more days.......Do you need a lift to the airport?
I promise not to sing "It's a Small World After All" on the way!:lmao:
I know how each day is a challenge for you....
a little pixie dust is on the way.......
:tinker: pixiedust:

Don't forget your sunscreen, hat and sunglasses!

Thanks for the offer of the lift to the airport. Actually, we've decided to torcher our 22 year old and make him get up and drive us at 5:30 a.m. :rotfl2:

You are right...each day is a challenge, but I just take them one at a time.
Thanks for the pixie dust.

Sunscreen -- check; hat -- check; sunglasses -- check! :hug:

[GOOFYsince71]

Thanks for the offer of the lift to the airport. Actually, we've decided to torcher our 22 year old and make him get up and drive us at 5:30 a.m. :rotfl2:

You are right...each day is a challenge, but I just take them one at a time.
Thanks for the pixie dust.

Sunscreen -- check; hat -- check; sunglasses -- check! :hug:

Oh gosh, I got so excited I thought I was
leaving in 4 days!!!!!!!!:laughing: Maybe we can give Mark my ticket
for Sept.15th and I can go with you Monday!!!:rotfl:

I soooooooo understand the "asking" 22 year old...I am "asking" my
25 year old to drive to O'Hare!! I mean,,,geez.......how happy will
he be anyway with me out of town!!!!!! Even though he doesn't live
here anymore....a sigh of relief will be heard across Carol Stream
when I get on that plane..

ps.you are doing an amazing job..keep up the spirit:flower3:

[KatMark]

Oh gosh, I got so excited I thought I was
leaving in 4 days!!!!!!!!:laughing: Maybe we can give Mark my ticket
for Sept.15th and I can go with you Monday!!!:rotfl:

I soooooooo understand the "asking" 22 year old...I am "asking" my
25 year old to drive to O'Hare!! I mean,,,geez.......how happy will
he be anyway with me out of town!!!!!! Even though he doesn't live
here anymore....a sigh of relief will be heard across Carol Stream
when I get on that plane..

ps.you are doing an amazing job..keep up the spirit:flower3:

We could try to switch tickets...but he's pretty "quick" for an older man! :rotfl2:

Don't you just love "giving back" to our kids!!! :lmao:

[GOOFYsince71]

We could try to switch tickets...but he's pretty "quick" for an older man! :rotfl2:

Don't you just love "giving back" to our kids!!! :lmao:

Oh boy,,,,,,,,you just made me "snort":lmao:
Very Funny my dear!!!!!!!
Oh yeah,,,and the giving back part is priceless;)

Stop reading the threads,,,,get your suitcase and go
stand on the corner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

[Lilolvr]

You must be get very anxious Kathy.

[KatMark]

You must be get very anxious Kathy.

Anxious is not the word. I asked hubby if we could pack up and leave last night!!! :)

[GOOFYsince71]

Anxious is not the word. I asked hubby if we could pack up and leave last night!!! :)


And he said.........................?:lmao:

I just went to Walgreens* yesterday to buy some Plane Snacks....
I don't really care for the itty bitty nuts!
I bought some Movie Candy on the main aisle....the BullsEyes pack
well and won't melt in this heat (or that heat!)MmmmmmMmmmGood!
*across from the CS Post Office

Hey, I have a fun idea.........leave a note for me under a rock,,or behind
a brick at CS somewhere,,,,,tell me where it is when you get back and
I will see if it is still there!!I don't leave till Sept 15th....
:banana:

[KatMark]

And he said.........................?:lmao:

I just went to Walgreens* yesterday to buy some Plane Snacks....
I don't really care for the itty bitty nuts!
I bought some Movie Candy on the main aisle....the BullsEyes pack
well and won't melt in this heat (or that heat!)MmmmmmMmmmGood!
*across from the CS Post Office

Hey, I have a fun idea.........leave a note for me under a rock,,or behind
a brick at CS somewhere,,,,,tell me where it is when you get back and
I will see if it is still there!!I don't leave till Sept 15th....
:banana:

Obviously he said no since I'm still on the Dis. :rotfl2:

Glad you reminded me...I have to go get some candy.

Across from the Post Office??? My kids used to play baseball there. I'll have to think about putting that note somewhere and then you seeing if it is still there (we come home on the 13th).

[GOOFYsince71]

Obviously he said no since I'm still on the Dis. :rotfl2:

Glad you reminded me...I have to go get some candy.
Across from the post office? ****My kids used to play baseball there. I'll have to think about putting that note somewhere and then you seeing if it is still there (we come home on the 13th).

****Yeah, the one at Schmale and Fullerton.

I used to leave lime green mickeys (home depot) in different spots
for the Dissers......little notes that said stuff like,,,YOU FOUND ME!!
I know........Odd..............Yep......
It was fun though. ..
really...
honest..::yes::

sorry,,time is a wastin'..........
:hourglass

You should go pack!!:surfweb: I'll be right here!

[Lilolvr]

Anxious is not the word. I asked hubby if we could pack up and leave last night!!! :)2 more days!!

[GOOFYsince71]

2 more days!!


YEAH!!!!!!!!:dance3:
I would be standing at the curb with my suitcase for the next 48 hours.
I have till Sept.15th and just started packing!
Don't forget your sunscreen, and a hat:joker:
Have a great time, and remember to get a "little" bit
of rest and relaxation in there somewhere:)
:flower3:

[KatMark]

2 more days!!

Every half hour my DH sends me an email from the office--CAN WE GO NOW? I swear he is worse than a 4-year old!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[KatMark]

The day after tomorrow at this time we should be, hopefully, unpacking our clothes, giving our friends a tour of CSR so they know where everything is, and then heading to the Studios for our dinner at Mama Melrose with the Fantasmic Package! :cool1:

[GOOFYsince71]

The day after tomorrow at this time we should be, hopefully, unpacking our clothes, giving our friends a tour of CSR so they know where everything is, and then heading to the Studios for our dinner at Mama Melrose with the Fantasmic Package! :cool1:

That is FANTASMIC news!

Are ya doing the last minute:laundy: ?????????

Have a safe flight,,,,,:angel:
An Easy Check In...:wizard:
Casita's Here They Come:hug:
Happy Anniversary:flower1:

[Buzz2001]

1 more day! Have a great trip Kathy!!

[GOOFYsince71]

Have a great time Kathy
:cheer2:
:dance3: :banana:

[KatMark]

1 more day! Have a great trip Kathy!!

Thanks, Buzz--for everything.

Have a great time Kathy
:cheer2:
:dance3: :banana:

Thanks, GOOFYsince71. We're going bowling in an hour (we bowl the first Saturday of every month and we'll be at Disney so we are pre-bowling) and then I have to finish cleaning house (why, you may ask, when I am leaving it to our 22 year old son? :lmao: ) and then last minute packing and then I'll probably be on DIS most of the night since I won't sleep--I like to make myself really tired because then I'll sleep on the plane--I hate flying.

[Buzz2001]

Have a great trip Kathy!! Look forward to reading your trip reports!!

[Buzz2001]

Hope you having a grand time at CSR!!

[Lilolvr]

How's it going so far Kathy?

[GOOFYsince71]

How's it going so far Kathy?

Mornin' Lilolvr!
In Kathy's last post on her "to my CSR family" thread,
she said she would get in trouble;) with Mark if she
Dissed on vacation!! Let's see if she can hold off, and
"wean" herself away for the 2 weeks!:laughing:
I bet 2 Dole Whips she will be on in a matter of days!!!!!
Sure is Weird here without her!!:crazy:
Have a great day!:surfweb:

[Lilolvr]

Mornin' Lilolvr!
In Kathy's last post on her "to my CSR family" thread,
she said she would get in trouble;) with Mark if she
Dissed on vacation!! Let's see if she can hold off, and
"wean" herself away for the 2 weeks!:laughing:
I bet 2 Dole Whips she will be on in a matter of days!!!!!
Sure is Weird here without her!!:crazy:
Have a great day!:surfweb:Oh, I missed that. Two weeks?? No way!!

[GOOFYsince71]

Oh, I missed that. Two weeks?? No way!!

Well, here's what I think...........
She always stays in the Casita's.
She is in walking distance from the business center.
The business center has Computers for guests' use.
Hmmmmmmmm..............
See where I am going here!?!?
What do YOU think!!!?:cool1:

[Lilolvr]

Well, here's what I think...........
She always stays in the Casita's.
She is in walking distance from the business center.
The business center has Computers for guests' use.
Hmmmmmmmm..............
See where I am going here!?!?
What do YOU think!!!?:cool1:She'll be refilling mugs often. "Honey, I'll be right back." :rotfl:

[GOOFYsince71]

She'll be refilling mugs often. "Honey, I'll be right back." :rotfl:

Really.......... really...........really..........FUNNY


:tiptoe:

[Lilolvr]

Really.......... really...........really..........FUNNY


:tiptoe:Funny but true!!

[Buzz2001]

Nothing yet? Where in the World is Kathy?

[Lilolvr]

Nothing yet? Where in the World is Kathy?:rotfl:

[Buzz2001]

Kathy's back!!! Had another great trip to CSR!!

[KatMark]

Yes, we did and you'll find my report on the Resorts thread. And true to form, I stayed away from the Dis for two weeks. It was almost as hard as not having my Starbucks every day. I missed all my friends here at the Dis.

[Buzz2001]

As promised, here it is:

We arrived at the CSR on Monday, September 1, at around 12:30 p.m. Check-in went very smoothly--no one else in line. We had terrific CM's who were laughing and joking with each of our parties (you'll remember that my best friend and her DH went with us). The Assistant Manager personally came out to talk to the four of us, ask if we had any questions, gave us a list of all of our dining reservations and gave us his phone number in case of any problems or issues. He indicated our room was not ready, but that it would be soon. We were then given anniversary buttons and balloons and Shleley was given a birthday button (her birthday is September 26) and Tom was given a 1st Time Visitor Button. Shelley and Tom originally asked for Ranchos but were put in Casitas to be close to us which they were delighted with--they got upgraded to a water view room. Since our room was not ready, we went to Pepper Market where we all had something from the deli and shared by each couple as we had a 5:00 dinner at Mama Melrose for the Fantasmic Package. Just as we finished lunch, the Assistant Manager called to say our room was ready. Our friends were in Casitas 3 -- 3133 and we were in 3225. I was a little disappointed as we really like 4 and 5, but then we walked into our room. We were upgraded to a suite (what a treat it was having two bathrooms and two televisions). There were more balloons, autographed photos of Mickey and Minnie and a huge bouquet of flowers. We were also given robes for our stay and turn down service every night. We both had beautiful views of the Lake.

Every CM we dealt with was as friendly as could be. Although we only ate at Pepper Market twice, the service was good and friendly and the food outstanding. I saw one of the Mangers' helping several people who were obviously new to the PM and di not understand the set up. We had breakfast there one morning and wanted American Cheese omelets. They did not have American Cheese at the station, but the cook went and found it for us. Analia at the coffee bar was outstanding every morning I went for my cappucino--friendly, chatty. The lifeguards were very good and friendly and joking with the kids in the pool. Francisco was superb as always (and yes, Shelley and I had a few Pina Coladas at the pool). A large convention came in Saturday night/Sunday morning and we saw ONLYtwo people in suits--the rest were dressed casually (mostly in shorts) as they wen tot their meetings and always said hello when he passed us. Mark and I went to the Dig Site/Hot Tub on three nights. It was just us and two other people in the hot tub when the convention people were there and maybe 10 people in the Dig Site. During the afternoons when we were at the Dig Site, there were no more than 50 people in the pool. We even went down the Jaguar slide twice.

Mousekeeping was great and we received towel animals one day--a puppy dog and a peacock.

Shelley & Tom were given a Magical Dream the day they check out--they were asked to open Panchitos and were given a certificate for doing so. The four of us also won a Year of a Millions Dream prize. As we were exiting Splash Mountain one morning, we were each given Mickey Mouse Year of a Million Dream ears. We each kept one and then the men gave the other two to little children that we saw in the park.

As for the parks, the longest we waited for a ride was Tower of Terror--which was about 20 minutes and that was our own fault. We went right after Fantasmic ended and Rock & Roll Roller Coaster was not running, so this was our fault. Other than that, we waited an average of five minutes for every single ride, and ten at the most (including Soarin'). The CM's at the park were very friendly--always saying Happy Anniversary, Happy Birthday, etc. We received three "Happy Anniversary/Birthday phone calls) in the parks. We saw only one large group of travelers from Brazil and they were loud, but I saw no other issues with them.

We visited two other resorts during our stay and we will stick with the CSR--thank you very much (we've already booked our bounceback for next year). We went to the Wilderness Lodge for dinner at the Whispering Canyon Cafe (the worse meal of our trip--I'll write about it on the Dining Board) and talked to two different CM's--one at the desk and one who was walking around--and we felt like we were being a huge bother to them by asking them a question; we also went back to the Caribbean to give their food court a second try--sorry it was just as bad as the first time (but we felt better giving it a second try).

The second portion of our trip at Daytona Beach was very nice and relaxing (although I either got food poisoning or the 24-hour flu and spent Friday in the room all day).

As many of you know, this was a difficult trip as I lost my dad the week before we left. I walked into Epcot and broke into tears and when we went on Spaceship Earth (which I really like the new version) I couldn't stop crying on the first ride through. I bought a balloon which I was going to release into the sky. But as we were getting ready to release it, I heard my dad in my head saying "why would you spend $7.00 and then just let the balloon go--that is such a waste of money (this from the man who told me to stop buying him cards at holidays because Hallmark had enough money). So instead I found a little girl in a stroller and gave her the balloon. I explained, with tears streaming down my cheeks, to the parents why I was doing this--that my dad had died and I know he would have wanted me to give the balloon to someone as he always bought them for his grandchildren (those poor parents must have thought I was nuts).

The trip was just what we needed after the last seven months with dad in the hospital/nursing home/hospital and then passing on.

We had a wonderful trip and can't wait to go back next year--God willing.

P.S. When we got home, there was a box from Disney--I assumed it was one of the two shipments I sent home. It was not. We won a "specialized Disney Dreams Prize Pack" which consisted of a stuffed Mickey and Minnie, a tote bag, a coffee cup, a photo album, picture frame, tin of candy and a Deluxe Pin Trading Starter Kit and a DISNEY GIFT CARD. What a way to end the trip!

I will add pictures later.That's great Kathy! I'm so happy for you!! You deserved all of it.

[Lilolvr]

So great to have you back Kathy!! Glad you had a terrific trip!

[Buzz2001]

Some may be repeats from my report, but I couldn't remember all that I had posted earlier.

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