I'm thankful for...MICKEY!!! My Thanksgiving '08 TR!: TR Update, Last Day!

[Native NYer]

Beautiful pictures of Greece. I would never want to come home!

You'll be quite busy before Disney. It'll help the time pass :thumbsup2

[SwansLoveDisney]

What a wonderful way to end your time in Greece! It looks like it was a great trip and thank you for sharing it all with us.

Looks like you have a very busy next few months. Have fun and don't forget to keep us up to date on your plans.

BTW not to get off topic but DH agreed to go to Disney in Oct when he is home visiting!!! We will be there Oct 8-14th. Almost the same exact dates as our Disneymoon last year, just 1 day shorter and we are staying at WL. I have now started obsessive Disney planning and already have our ADR's booked. But they may be adjusted as I study things more I just wanted to make sure we could get in to the places we wanted most. Ok enough hijacking of your pre-trippie....thanks again for sharing Greece with us! Talk to you soon!

Oh 1 more question...what are the ages of the kids you do PT on?

I will definitely keep you all up to date on my plans!

Yay for your Disney trip!!! :yay: It's great that it's almost the same dates as your Disneymoon! Where's your pre-trip?

I work with kids from birth to 18 years old. However, right now my youngest is one year old and my oldest is 13 years old.

It looks like you had a great time in Greece.

Isn't great to have family that are not only that, family, but also your best friends. I have 2-3 cousins that I'm really close to. Wendy is like my younger sister.......

Chicago.....:cloud9: Although it'll be warm and muggy for sure.

Greece was the best.

The family thing is why DH and I will move back to the midwest. I grew up very near most of my aunts, uncles, and cousins, which made for a great childhood. And I want my kids to have that same chance.

I can handle warm and muggy. It's been HOT and muggy here lately. Monsoon season...:scared1:

[MeMom]

Such beautiful pictures of Greece! Thanks for sharing them with us! :goodvibes

Next trip: WDW? Or do you have something scheduled before that?

You know this girl can't sit still! No telling how many mini-trips she'll take between now and November!


Swans - Next time you come to Nashville, just round up all those country music stars you find and hike over to Centennial Park to see our Parthenon, too. We've done some school trips there. That huge (42 ft. high) Athena is something the kids always are in awe of!

Now, keep in mind that when you walk outside, the view won't be quite what you had in Greece.

And if you do come this way, we'll also call in all the Mid-Tn and nearby Disers for a big old-fashioned country potluck supper, too. That would be fun! Everybody can bring their favorite dish (lots of it), and we can just park ourselves in the lounge chairs and talk the day away!

[Sarilas]

I second that, MeMom!

[JaxJags08]

I don't think it's crazy at all that you are sad that my mini TR is over. I get like that any time a TR ends!

Thanks for letting me relive it with you!

Let me know how Batman is. I want to see it, but not this weekend. I think it's gonna be crazy busy this weekend!

Batman was really good! Heath Ledger was amazing in it! It was pretty sad when he was on the screen for the first few minutes, but I was able to get past that. Christian Bale is my favorite actor and he did not disappoint. There were aspects of the movie that I thought could be better, but overall I definitely recommend it!

Let me know about Mama Mia!

[Charleston Princess]

You certainly will be busy up until WDW with all of your traveling! :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

You know this girl can't sit still! No telling how many mini-trips she'll take between now and November!


Swans - Next time you come to Nashville, just round up all those country music stars you find and hike over to Centennial Park to see our Parthenon, too. We've done some school trips there. That huge (42 ft. high) Athena is something the kids always are in awe of!

Now, keep in mind that when you walk outside, the view won't be quite what you had in Greece.

And if you do come this way, we'll also call in all the Mid-Tn and nearby Disers for a big old-fashioned country potluck supper, too. That would be fun! Everybody can bring their favorite dish (lots of it), and we can just park ourselves in the lounge chairs and talk the day away!

That sounds like a fabulous idea, MeMom! I would LOVE that!

A big, southern, good food, good friends party sounds like :cloud9:

I second that, MeMom!

I wish!

Batman was really good! Heath Ledger was amazing in it! It was pretty sad when he was on the screen for the first few minutes, but I was able to get past that. Christian Bale is my favorite actor and he did not disappoint. There were aspects of the movie that I thought could be better, but overall I definitely recommend it!

Let me know about Mama Mia!

Maybe we'll go see Batman next weekend.

I'm going to see Mamma Mia tomorrow, so I'll give the review then!

You certainly will be busy up until WDW with all of your traveling! :goodvibes

The perfect way to pass the time!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Guess who's going to be a lot closer to Disney World a lot sooner than she thought?

If you guessed it's me, you're right!

DH and I have been talking a lot lately about our timeline for moving back to the midwest. Originally, our plan was to move back in November of 2009.

However, after many hours of talking, we have agreed to move back earlier. Spring of '09, baby!!!

This all depends on DH getting the right job offer with a company that will relocate us on their dime. So, if you're the praying kind, please say a few for DH and me!

Phoenix has been awesome and I think it was a perfect way to start our marriage. It was just the two of us, starting a new life together. We have had many great experiences and made many true friends out here. But now that we're almost ready to start a family, it's time to move back.

I am SO excited! I miss my family and lifelong friends SOOO much. I miss spring and I miss fall. I miss snow (sometimes) and I miss downtown Chicago. I miss Chicago accents and cultural diversity. I miss it all!!! But not for long!

And you know what? Flights are MUCH cheaper from Chicago to Orlando. And much shorter also. I see much more ::MickeyMo in our future! :banana:

[MeMom]

Guess who's going to be a lot closer to Disney World a lot sooner than she thought?

If you guessed it's me, you're right!

DH and I have been talking a lot lately about our timeline for moving back to the midwest. Originally, our plan was to move back in November of 2009.

However, after many hours of talking, we have agreed to move back earlier. Spring of '09, baby!!!

This all depends on DH getting the right job offer with a company that will relocate us on their dime. So, if you're the praying kind, please say a few for DH and me!

Phoenix has been awesome and I think it was a perfect way to start our marriage. It was just the two of us, starting a new life together. We have had many great experiences and made many true friends out here. But now that we're almost ready to start a family, it's time to move back.

I am SO excited! I miss my family and lifelong friends SOOO much. I miss spring and I miss fall. I miss snow (sometimes) and I miss downtown Chicago. I miss Chicago accents and cultural diversity. I miss it all!!! But not for long!

And you know what? Flights are MUCH cheaper from Chicago to Orlando. And much shorter also. I see much more ::MickeyMo in our future! :banana:

Congratulations, and best wishes for all of this to play out just as you want it to!

I am the praying kind, so I will certainly pray for God to open all the right doors for you as you make the steps toward your move. Family is so important, and friends are, too. I know you'll keep the tried and true friendships you've made in Arizona, as well as having your family and lifelong friends to surround you and help you as you raise your children.

I know what you mean about the seasons. When I lived in Florida, we didn't have much in the way of a spring, winter, or fall. Here in Tennessee, we have four distinct seasons, and I do enjoy that. We have just a touch of snow, but not enough to hate it from having to dig out from it all the time like so many northerners do.

It must feel exciting and maybe a little scary to think about moving, but I hope in the end you will decide it was the best thing for all of you. I'm sure your family will be glad to have you closer. Jill and Brooklynn are about two hours away from me. I'd love it if they were even closer than that, but that's where John has his good job, so it is what it is. I would love to see Brooklynn more often, of course. Every time I'm down there, Jill points out houses that are for sale, but I have my job here that seems a good fit for me right now, so I guess we'll just keep things as they are for now. I'm hoping Trent and Kristi will live a little closer when they get married. Drew will be my world traveler. I see him going many places. He knows people from all over the U.S. He has a friend who is actually going to the Olympics in some kind of bike racing, and he's been riding with him and getting the fever to travel. He is thinking of joining the National Guard, too. Who knows with him. He's not much on sitting down for long. His kids will be the ones I'll get a lot of postcards from!

Cheaper flights to Disney World? That seals the deal, right there!:)

Keep us posted on your plans, and we'll follow you along the way!

[pierresgirl]

Wow, that's big news! What made you guys choose Phoenix anyways? I've only been to Chicago once when I was a teen but liked it. What does your dh do for work, can he be transfered within his company or does he need to find somewhere new? Will you work through an agency or an office? I think it's great that you do home visits for kids now. Bella's best friend has a 4 year old sister with Down's and they have someone come and do therapy with her. She has a huge crush on Cooper and he adores her. Congrats!

[TarzansKat]

Guess who's going to be a lot closer to Disney World a lot sooner than she thought?

If you guessed it's me, you're right!

DH and I have been talking a lot lately about our timeline for moving back to the midwest. Originally, our plan was to move back in November of 2009.

However, after many hours of talking, we have agreed to move back earlier. Spring of '09, baby!!!

This all depends on DH getting the right job offer with a company that will relocate us on their dime. So, if you're the praying kind, please say a few for DH and me!

Phoenix has been awesome and I think it was a perfect way to start our marriage. It was just the two of us, starting a new life together. We have had many great experiences and made many true friends out here. But now that we're almost ready to start a family, it's time to move back.

I am SO excited! I miss my family and lifelong friends SOOO much. I miss spring and I miss fall. I miss snow (sometimes) and I miss downtown Chicago. I miss Chicago accents and cultural diversity. I miss it all!!! But not for long!

And you know what? Flights are MUCH cheaper from Chicago to Orlando. And much shorter also. I see much more ::MickeyMo in our future! :banana:

Congratulations hon! I will definitely say some prayers for you that everything works out! And closer to the mouse is always good.;)

[JaxJags08]

Congratulations! We live near our families and it has been really wonderful having them around our DD. They are such a big help and I love how she is so comfortable around them!

I've never been to Chicago. DH has been and wants us all to go one day. Do you have a Chicago accent?

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray for a sooner move!!! Being around family is one of the reasons, we will probably never move.

How long have you been in Phoenix?

[Native NYer]

Guess who's going to be a lot closer to Disney World a lot sooner than she thought?

If you guessed it's me, you're right!

DH and I have been talking a lot lately about our timeline for moving back to the midwest. Originally, our plan was to move back in November of 2009.

However, after many hours of talking, we have agreed to move back earlier. Spring of '09, baby!!!

This all depends on DH getting the right job offer with a company that will relocate us on their dime. So, if you're the praying kind, please say a few for DH and me!

Phoenix has been awesome and I think it was a perfect way to start our marriage. It was just the two of us, starting a new life together. We have had many great experiences and made many true friends out here. But now that we're almost ready to start a family, it's time to move back.

I am SO excited! I miss my family and lifelong friends SOOO much. I miss spring and I miss fall. I miss snow (sometimes) and I miss downtown Chicago. I miss Chicago accents and cultural diversity. I miss it all!!! But not for long!

And you know what? Flights are MUCH cheaper from Chicago to Orlando. And much shorter also. I see much more ::MickeyMo in our future! :banana:

I'm so excited for you!!!! Being close to your family will especially be important when you start a family of your own. Your kids need to be around their grandparents, who will spoil them! I will keep you and your DH in my prayers.

I've never been to Chicago. When's the best time of year to visit?

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congratulations, and best wishes for all of this to play out just as you want it to!

I am the praying kind, so I will certainly pray for God to open all the right doors for you as you make the steps toward your move. Family is so important, and friends are, too. I know you'll keep the tried and true friendships you've made in Arizona, as well as having your family and lifelong friends to surround you and help you as you raise your children.

I know what you mean about the seasons. When I lived in Florida, we didn't have much in the way of a spring, winter, or fall. Here in Tennessee, we have four distinct seasons, and I do enjoy that. We have just a touch of snow, but not enough to hate it from having to dig out from it all the time like so many northerners do.

It must feel exciting and maybe a little scary to think about moving, but I hope in the end you will decide it was the best thing for all of you. I'm sure your family will be glad to have you closer. Jill and Brooklynn are about two hours away from me. I'd love it if they were even closer than that, but that's where John has his good job, so it is what it is. I would love to see Brooklynn more often, of course. Every time I'm down there, Jill points out houses that are for sale, but I have my job here that seems a good fit for me right now, so I guess we'll just keep things as they are for now. I'm hoping Trent and Kristi will live a little closer when they get married. Drew will be my world traveler. I see him going many places. He knows people from all over the U.S. He has a friend who is actually going to the Olympics in some kind of bike racing, and he's been riding with him and getting the fever to travel. He is thinking of joining the National Guard, too. Who knows with him. He's not much on sitting down for long. His kids will be the ones I'll get a lot of postcards from!

Cheaper flights to Disney World? That seals the deal, right there!:)

Keep us posted on your plans, and we'll follow you along the way!

Thank you for your always kind words, MeMom!


Wow, that's big news! What made you guys choose Phoenix anyways? I've only been to Chicago once when I was a teen but liked it. What does your dh do for work, can he be transfered within his company or does he need to find somewhere new? Will you work through an agency or an office? I think it's great that you do home visits for kids now. Bella's best friend has a 4 year old sister with Down's and they have someone come and do therapy with her. She has a huge crush on Cooper and he adores her. Congrats!

We chose Phoenix because my DH was offered a transfer to Phoenix (he's an engineer). His company first offered him a transfer to NYC, but we wanted to try a different climate, so Phoenix it was. DH now works at a different company and they don't have a Chicago office (well, they do, but not an electrical department), so he won't be able to transfer within the company. The company he used to work for would love to have him back and would move us back in a second, but he's not sure he wants to go back with them.

As for me and my job situation, if we move back to the same area we used to live in the burbs of Chicago, I can go right back to my first job! The first job I had right out of college was a place where i volunteered as a high school student. It is where I decided I would be a PT. And I was thrilled when I got a job there. The owner of that clinic has told me that I will always have a job there, no matter what. :goodvibes But that means going back to working with adults. I'll miss my kiddos, but I like adults too!



Congratulations hon! I will definitely say some prayers for you that everything works out! And closer to the mouse is always good.;)

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!

Congratulations! We live near our families and it has been really wonderful having them around our DD. They are such a big help and I love how she is so comfortable around them!

I've never been to Chicago. DH has been and wants us all to go one day. Do you have a Chicago accent?

Thank you!

I am so excited to think that my children will be close (both in proximity and relationship) to my parents. DH's mom and dad live in Washington and California, respectively, so our kids won't see them as much, which makes me a little bit sad. My mom has already said she will be my daycare provider if and when I return to work after having kids!

You should definitely go to Chicago. There is SO much to do there.

I have a mix of a Chicago and Wisconsin accent. I picked up some of the Wisconsin accent during my 6 years of college/grad school in Milwaukee. Everyone in Phoenix can tell I'm not from the Western states!

Hurray for a sooner move!!! Being around family is one of the reasons, we will probably never move.

How long have you been in Phoenix?

Moving was a great experience, but I'm so happy it is only temporary!

We've been in Phoenix 2.5 years so far. We moved here 6 weeks after we got married. That was a crazy transition time for us. Getting married, living together for the first time, moving across the country, and starting new jobs all at the same time. I credit the move with making our relationship a very strong one. Having only each other to rely on at the beginning made us very close very quickly! And fights could never last very long because we didn't know anyone else to talk to around here!

I'm so excited for you!!!! Being close to your family will especially be important when you start a family of your own. Your kids need to be around their grandparents, who will spoil them! I will keep you and your DH in my prayers.

I've never been to Chicago. When's the best time of year to visit?

Thank you!

I agree that kids should be around their grandparents. Too bad my kids won't have an Aunt Jen to spoil them rotten!

I think the best time to visit Chicago is early summer or late September. It's so beautiful in the summer and fall is amazing!

[willwriteforears]

Hi! :wave2: Just in looking at this page, I see many of my fellow Lapu Lapuettes already over here, so I know your PTR must be good. :goodvibes It'll take me a while to catch up, but I just wanted to let you know I'm here and reading!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hi! :wave2: Just in looking at this page, I see many of my fellow Lapu Lapuettes already over here, so I know your PTR must be good. :goodvibes It'll take me a while to catch up, but I just wanted to let you know I'm here and reading!


Hi! Welcome!

Thanks for stopping by!

I do have some pretty cool readers, don't I?

[Native NYer]

I may have to take a trip to Chicago over spring break.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I may have to take a trip to Chicago over spring break.

I might be living there at that point! We could both go up in the Sears Tower for the first time. (I've NEVER done that!)

[Native NYer]

I might be living there at that point! We could both go up in the Sears Tower for the first time. (I've NEVER done that!)

Oh a Chicago DIS meet!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oh a Chicago DIS meet!!!

I think there are quite a few Chicagoans on these here boards!

[Native NYer]

I think there are quite a few Chicagoans on these here boards!

Ohh I think we should have meets in different cities. It'll give everyone an excuse to visit someplace new.

[Charleston Princess]

Hi! :wave2: Just in looking at this page, I see many of my fellow Lapu Lapuettes already over here, so I know your PTR must be good. :goodvibes It'll take me a while to catch up, but I just wanted to let you know I'm here and reading!

I do have some pretty cool readers, don't I?

Yep, that's right. :cool2:

:rotfl:

[willwriteforears]

Ohh I think we should have meets in different cities. It'll give everyone an excuse to visit someplace new.

That sounds like an excellent idea!

[Native NYer]

That sounds like an excellent idea!

We can make trip binders for each of the meets. Hmmm maybe that would be a bit over the top :lmao:

[troobabiee7]

Congratulations on the move, Julie! I'm so happy and excited for you guys. Definitely keep us updated and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that DH finds the perfect job up in Chicago. Good luck!

[SwansLoveDisney]

We can make trip binders for each of the meets. Hmmm maybe that would be a bit over the top :lmao:

There would be a LOT of trip binders flying around at that meet!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congratulations on the move, Julie! I'm so happy and excited for you guys. Definitely keep us updated and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that DH finds the perfect job up in Chicago. Good luck!

Thank you!

I will definitely keep you updated.

[Native NYer]

There would be a LOT of trip binders flying around at that meet!

:lmao:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I need some advice.

I talked to my mom tonight and she was asking me about the dining plan (which we have not chosen to do). After discussing this for a while, we were both left wondering "Should we do it?"

My question is this: Is it worth it to pay for the dining plan? :confused3

I simply can not decide.

[Charleston Princess]

How many table services do you have scheduled?

We do it simply for convenience -- from what I have read if you typically do a lot of CS or buffets, you do not break even.

[SwansLoveDisney]

How many table services do you have scheduled?

We do it simply for convenience -- from what I have read if you typically do a lot of CS or buffets, you do not break even.

We only have 2 TS scheduled.

We typically do almost all CS for time and money saving reasons.

But the dining plan sounds like a good excuse to do more TS meals.

I don't know, though, if I would like to be tied down to ADRs.

I'm confused!

[Native NYer]

I need some advice.

I talked to my mom tonight and she was asking me about the dining plan (which we have not chosen to do). After discussing this for a while, we were both left wondering "Should we do it?"

My question is this: Is it worth it to pay for the dining plan? :confused3

I simply can not decide.

I think it is. A couple of your meals and one of your snacks per day will be prepaid. Plus it gives you an excuse to try some great ts restaurants.

[Charleston Princess]

Well, it would be one TS a day, and you already have two planned, so how many other days do you have?

Then, of course you get a snack credit and a CS for each day. It is nice to not have to worry about what you are ordering and just hand over your KTTW card.

We truly adore the dining plan.

It does not include your tips though.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I think it is. A couple of your meals and one of your snacks per day will be prepaid. Plus it gives you an excuse to try some great ts restaurants.

I know I wouldn't normally try a lot of the TS restaurants, so this would definitely give me a reason...

Well, it would be one TS a day, and you already have two planned, so how many other days do you have?

Then, of course you get a snack credit and a CS for each day. It is nice to not have to worry about what you are ordering and just hand over your KTTW card.

We truly adore the dining plan.

It does not include your tips though.

I guess we would need to make 4 more TS ADRs. It would probably take me till November to decide where we (I) want to eat!

It would be so nice to just order without thinking about money.

Hmmm....

[SwansLoveDisney]

I have another question...

Is it possible to have an ADR for 6 people when only 4 of them would be on the dining plan? I doubt that my brother and sister-in-law would be able to afford the dining plan.

[Charleston Princess]

I know I wouldn't normally try a lot of the TS restaurants, so this would definitely give me a reason...

I guess we would need to make 4 more TS ADRs. It would probably take me till November to decide where we (I) want to eat!

It would be so nice to just order without thinking about money.

Hmmm....

See, those are two good reasons right there! :thumbsup2

Have you looked at the menus on allears to see if there are places you would want to eat?

You have Boma and Crystal Palace right now, right?

[Native NYer]

I have another question...

Is it possible to have an ADR for 6 people when only 4 of them would be on the dining plan? I doubt that my brother and sister-in-law would be able to afford the dining plan.

I'm sure it's possible. They could just split the check or just put the cost of the food for two people on the bill.

[SwansLoveDisney]

See, those are two good reasons right there! :thumbsup2

Have you looked at the menus on allears to see if there are places you would want to eat?

You have Boma and Crystal Palace right now, right?

Yep, Boma and Crystal Palace. How did you remember that, Jackie?!? You're amazing!

I am looking at Allears and my Passporter right now (in between reading and posting on the DIS.) :rotfl:

[Native NYer]

If you decide to do the dining plan and want to add an ADR, the Garden Grill in Epcot is a great character meal. The food is good and it isn't crazy busy.

[Charleston Princess]

Yes, they would probably just do two bills -- one for your brother and SIL and the other for the rest of you. I can't imagine that would be a problem at all.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm sure it's possible. They could just split the check or just put the cost of the food for two people on the bill.

That sounds like it should be easy enough.

And that way, my bro and SIL could share some of our stuff and not have to order as much for themselves. Cuz there ain't no way we can eat all that food!

[Charleston Princess]

Yep, Boma and Crystal Palace. How did you remember that, Jackie?!? You're amazing!

I am looking at Allears and my Passporter right now (in between reading and posting on the DIS.) :rotfl:

Disney details -- they just stick in my head! :laughing: Actually, I remembered that you made a CP reservation because you couldn't get LTT, and Boma -- well, you know how I feel about Boma! :goodvibes

Teppan Edo is a great place to eat and LOTS of fun! Like the whole atmosphere was so great -- I could totally see you getting into it!

[Native NYer]

That sounds like it should be easy enough.

And that way, my bro and SIL could share some of our stuff and not have to order as much for themselves. Cuz there ain't no way we can eat all that food!

That would be perfect. It is a lot of food. We did deluxe dining in January and I was full after the appetizer. I really didn't touch my food or dessert.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Okay, now I just have to talk to DH about the dining plan. Money is going to be the big factor with him.

If only I knew how to make a spreadsheet, I would whip one up to show him the benefits of the dining plan. (Engineers (especially my engineer) love spreadsheets!)

I just got a nice raise at work today, so that should help!

[Native NYer]

Disney details -- they just stick in my head! :laughing: Actually, I remembered that you made a CP reservation because you couldn't get LTT, and Boma -- well, you know how I feel about Boma! :goodvibes

Teppan Edo is a great place to eat and LOTS of fun! Like the whole atmosphere was so great -- I could totally see you getting into it!

Is the Teppan Edo recommendation foreshadowing what's the come in your tr? Hmmm....

[SwansLoveDisney]

Disney details -- they just stick in my head! :laughing: Actually, I remembered that you made a CP reservation because you couldn't get LTT, and Boma -- well, you know how I feel about Boma! :goodvibes

Teppan Edo is a great place to eat and LOTS of fun! Like the whole atmosphere was so great -- I could totally see you getting into it!

Teppan Edo sounds awesome. I love love love Japanese restaurants. Is it just one credit?

You have a great memory!

That would be perfect. It is a lot of food. We did deluxe dining in January and I was full after the appetizer. I really didn't touch my food or dessert.

That's one thing that is holding me back from really jumping on the dining plan. There is NO WAY we can eat all that food.

But it would be so much fun to try!

[Native NYer]

Okay, now I just have to talk to DH about the dining plan. Money is going to be the big factor with him.

If only I knew how to make a spreadsheet, I would whip one up to show him the benefits of the dining plan. (Engineers (especially my engineer) love spreadsheets!)

I just got a nice raise at work today, so that should help!

Congrats on the raise!!!

Have you ever been to 1900 Park Fare? Breakfast is fantastic. It's hosted by Mary Poppins, Alice, the Mad Hatter, Tigger, and Pooh. Weird combo of characters, but the food is great.

And there's Kona!!! So many options!

[Native NYer]

That's one thing that is holding me back from really jumping on the dining plan. There is NO WAY we can eat all that food.

But it would be so much fun to try!

You can all order different things and try a little of each, like your own private buffet.

Or you can do buffet and family style meals.

It's nice to be able to order whatever you want, even though you may not eat it all. Just save room for dessert!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congrats on the raise!!!

Have you ever been to 1900 Park Fare? Breakfast is fantastic. It's hosted by Mary Poppins, Alice, the Mad Hatter, Tigger, and Pooh. Weird combo of characters, but the food is great.

And there's Kona!!! So many options!

Thanks! :goodvibes

Oh! Kona! The food porn I've seen from Kona looks divine!!!!

I'll have to look into 1900 Park Fare.

I haven't really been to many TS places at all!

[Charleston Princess]

Okay, now I just have to talk to DH about the dining plan. Money is going to be the big factor with him.

If only I knew how to make a spreadsheet, I would whip one up to show him the benefits of the dining plan. (Engineers (especially my engineer) love spreadsheets!)

I just got a nice raise at work today, so that should help!

Well, here's an example of your Magic Kingdom day:

Dole Whip Float: $3.99
Lunch at Columbia Harbor House: We'll pretend you are having the Anchors Aweigh Sandwich $6.69, a Coke $2.09, and they include dessert so you are going to get the apple crisp, $3.59
Dinner at Crystal Palace: $28.99
Tax of 7% on all your food for the day: $3.17
Total: $48.52

Dining Plan Per Day: $38.99 or $37.99 so it's already a deal. Plus on days that you do a regular sit down instead of a buffet, the savings would be even more sustantial.

Is the Teppan Edo recommendation foreshadowing what's the come in your tr? Hmmm....

Sure is! :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

You can all order different things and try a little of each, like your own private buffet.

Or you can do buffet and family style meals.

It's nice to be able to order whatever you want, even though you may not eat it all. Just save room for dessert!

Given the choice, I would eat dessert rather than a meal 6 out of 7 days a week! :rotfl:

[Native NYer]

Thanks! :goodvibes

Oh! Kona! The food porn I've seen from Kona looks divine!!!!

I'll have to look into 1900 Park Fare.

I haven't really been to many TS places at all!

Kona is amazing. And you can get Lapu Lapus!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Well, here's an example of your Magic Kingdom day:

Dole Whip Float: $3.99
Lunch at Columbia Harbor House: We'll pretend you are having the Anchors Aweigh Sandwich $6.69, a Coke $2.09, and they include dessert so you are going to get the apple crisp, $3.59
Dinner at Crystal Palace: $28.99
Tax of 7% on all your food for the day: $3.17
Total: $48.52

Dining Plan Per Day: $38.99 or $37.99 so it's already a deal. Plus on days that you do a regular sit down instead of a buffet, the savings would be even more sustantial.



Sure is! :goodvibes

Even better than a spreadsheet! Thank you so very much!!! :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

Kona is amazing. And you can get Lapu Lapus!!!

YUM!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Okay, I have to go present this to DH!

Details in the a.m.!

[Charleston Princess]

Okay, I have to go present this to DH!

Details in the a.m.!

Good luck!!! :goodvibes

And congratulations on your raise -- in my rush to help you spend it, I forgot to type it! :laughing:

And yes, Teppan Edo is just one credit.

[Native NYer]

Okay, I have to go present this to DH!

Details in the a.m.!

Good luck!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Good luck!!! :goodvibes

And congratulations on your raise -- in my rush to help you spend it, I forgot to type it! :laughing:

And yes, Teppan Edo is just one credit.

Thank you!

Good luck!!!

Thank you!

I talked to DH about the dining plan and he told me to decide. So I'm going to ask my mom if she and my dad want to do it. If they do, then we'll do it. If not, we won't do it. I think that if DH and I were the only ones on the plan, we'd either be splitting off from the rest of the group a lot or we'd be dragging them with us to TS restaurants a lot. So I'll feel better if there are 4 of us.

I'll let you know what happens!

[willwriteforears]

Congrats on the raise!

Waiting to hear about the DDP decision! popcorn::

[Charleston Princess]

I talked to DH about the dining plan and he told me to decide. So I'm going to ask my mom if she and my dad want to do it. If they do, then we'll do it. If not, we won't do it. I think that if DH and I were the only ones on the plan, we'd either be splitting off from the rest of the group a lot or we'd be dragging them with us to TS restaurants a lot. So I'll feel better if there are 4 of us.

I'll let you know what happens!

Can't wait to find out! popcorn::

[Native NYer]

I talked to DH about the dining plan and he told me to decide. So I'm going to ask my mom if she and my dad want to do it. If they do, then we'll do it. If not, we won't do it. I think that if DH and I were the only ones on the plan, we'd either be splitting off from the rest of the group a lot or we'd be dragging them with us to TS restaurants a lot. So I'll feel better if there are 4 of us.

I'll let you know what happens!


I agree that 4 out of 6 people on the plan is better than just 2 people.

Can't wait to see the dining plan verdict :surfweb:

[luvfigment]

Hey just getting all up to date. Do you have a verdict on the Dining Plan? Personally I love it but DH and I always have a sit down dinner so it works out best for us. I am actually trying to decide if we are going to do the Deluxe or the regular plan. we are thinking that b/c DH wants to do some 2 credit meals and the deluxe would work out well for that. Anyhoo keep us updated!!!

BTW I started a Pre-Trip report!!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congrats on the raise!



Thanks!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Can't wait to find out! popcorn::

Details to follow...

I agree that 4 out of 6 people on the plan is better than just 2 people.

Can't wait to see the dining plan verdict :surfweb:

Details coming up...

Hey just getting all up to date. Do you have a verdict on the Dining Plan? Personally I love it but DH and I always have a sit down dinner so it works out best for us. I am actually trying to decide if we are going to do the Deluxe or the regular plan. we are thinking that b/c DH wants to do some 2 credit meals and the deluxe would work out well for that. Anyhoo keep us updated!!!

BTW I started a Pre-Trip report!!!!

Details in next post...

[Native NYer]

popcorn::

[SwansLoveDisney]

Let's start with the ugly.

I dropped my cell phone in the toilet today. My phone is only 2 months old. My phone was purchased as a replacement for my old phone, which I also dropped in a toilet. (it's okay, you can laugh.) As I stood up from the toilet, my phone fell out of my pocket into the toilet. I was wearing the same shorts both times. I guess these shorts do not have appropriate pockets for cell phone holding.

When I got the new phone, I told myself that I would not carry it in my pocket because I did not want it to meet the same fate as my old phone. However, the new phone had a super cool pedometer feature and needed to be in my pocket to record my steps. Therefore, I carried it in my pocket. And dropped it in the toilet.

Now for the good.

I have a 4 year old phone which will accept my SIM card. So I do have a phone to use. But 4 years in cell phone years is like 320 human years. So that phone is kind of a dinosaur. But at least I have a phone. :rolleyes:

And now, the bad.

My mom said she and my dad do not wish to do the dining plan. So I've decided that DH and I will not do it either. I will, however, make a couple more TS reservations for us with the option of canceling if we so choose. To be perfectly honest, I am a little bit relieved to not have to stick to a dining schedule throughout the trip. But I started to get so excited last night about the thought of all that delicious food. So I guess I have mixed feelings about this.

On a happy note, DH and I had our trees and bushes and shrubs professionally trimmed today and our yard looks AWESOME!!! :yay:

okay, so I'm just trying to cheer myself up by focusing on the yard. I gotta try to think of something positive today!

[Native NYer]

Let's start with the ugly.

I dropped my cell phone in the toilet today. My phone is only 2 months old. My phone was purchased as a replacement for my old phone, which I also dropped in a toilet. (it's okay, you can laugh.) As I stood up from the toilet, my phone fell out of my pocket into the toilet. I was wearing the same shorts both times. I guess these shorts do not have appropriate pockets for cell phone holding.

When I got the new phone, I told myself that I would not carry it in my pocket because I did not want it to meet the same fate as my old phone. However, the new phone had a super cool pedometer feature and needed to be in my pocket to record my steps. Therefore, I carried it in my pocket. And dropped it in the toilet.

Now for the good.

I have a 4 year old phone which will accept my SIM card. So I do have a phone to use. But 4 years in cell phone years is like 320 human years. So that phone is kind of a dinosaur. But at least I have a phone. :rolleyes:

And now, the bad.

My mom said she and my dad do not wish to do the dining plan. So I've decided that DH and I will not do it either. I will, however, make a couple more TS reservations for us with the option of canceling if we so choose. To be perfectly honest, I am a little bit relieved to not have to stick to a dining schedule throughout the trip. But I started to get so excited last night about the thought of all that delicious food. So I guess I have mixed feelings about this.

On a happy note, DH and I had our trees and bushes and shrubs professionally trimmed today and our yard looks AWESOME!!! :yay:

okay, so I'm just trying to cheer myself up by focusing on the yard. I gotta try to think of something positive today!

Awww I'm so sorry to hear about your phone. That stinks. But at least you have a one to use :thumbsup2

4 years in cell phone years is 320 human years :lmao:

And sorry about the dining plan. Maybe when you take a trip to WDW with just your DH you can try the dining plan. This will give you an excuse to plan another trip.

Take pics of your yard!!!

[willwriteforears]

That stinks about your phone! But at least you have a backup to tide you over until you can get a new one.

I agree with Jen--maybe you and DH can plan to do the dining plan for a future trip. Incentive to return to the World! :thumbsup2

[jordanyosh]

The Dining Plan Quandry.

I'm there right now as I think about my next trip.

You are so right Jessica. Being tied to your ADRs can sometimes be a daunting task. Maybe it's better to have more flexibility in your schedule.

I agree pictures of the yard would be nice.

What did you have a Sweet Ts the other night?

[jordanyosh]

is your 4 year old cell bigger than a bread box?;)

[SwansLoveDisney]

Awww I'm so sorry to hear about your phone. That stinks. But at least you have a one to use :thumbsup2

4 years in cell phone years is 320 human years :lmao:

And sorry about the dining plan. Maybe when you take a trip to WDW with just your DH you can try the dining plan. This will give you an excuse to plan another trip.

Take pics of your yard!!!

You're absolutely right. I should just be happy that i have a phone to use.

I'm thinking that the dining plan might be great when we have kids. So maybe in a few years...

I'll try to take pics this weekend after we get everything put back where it belongs. Right now, everything is shoved onto the patio to allow the workers some room!

That stinks about your phone! But at least you have a backup to tide you over until you can get a new one.

I agree with Jen--maybe you and DH can plan to do the dining plan for a future trip. Incentive to return to the World! :thumbsup2

Yeah, I should be grateful for the phone I do have. I'm gonna miss my cool new one though...

It's always good to have a reason to return to WDW!!!

The Dining Plan Quandry.

I'm there right now as I think about my next trip.

You are so right Jessica. Being tied to your ADRs can sometimes be a daunting task. Maybe it's better to have more flexibility in your schedule.

I agree pictures of the yard would be nice.

What did you have a Sweet Ts the other night?

I do appreciate that flexiblity, Joaquin. With my commando-style park touring, an ADR could seriously put us behind schedule.

At Sweet Tomatoes, I had salad, garden vegetable soup (SO yummy), focaccia, a couple bites of mac and cheese, and some ice cream with oreos and caramel syrup. Maybe I can eat all that food on the dining plan...

[SwansLoveDisney]

is your 4 year old cell bigger than a bread box?;)

It's one of those bag phones...it weighs about 15 pounds. :lmao: I have to hold it with 2 hands.

[Native NYer]

Do you have insurance on your phone? If you do, you could probably just get a replacement.

Hmmm kids are in the near future. Hey you never know. We may be pregnant at the same time :scared1:

[Native NYer]

It's one of those bag phones...it weighs about 15 pounds. :lmao: I have to hold it with 2 hands.

:rotfl2:

[Charleston Princess]

That's too bad about the cell phone and the dining plan.

Hmmm, things that can make this day brighter...

According to your ticker you are only four months and four days away from a trip to WDW! :thumbsup2

[SwansLoveDisney]

Do you have insurance on your phone? If you do, you could probably just get a replacement.

Hmmm kids are in the near future. Hey you never know. We may be pregnant at the same time :scared1:


I don't have insurance. :sad2: I already stopped in at the AT&T store. You would think I would have gotten the insurance after giving my last phone a swirley. But NO, not me...that couldn't happen twice! :rolleyes:

I can't wait to have babies!!! We could commiserate about our pregnancies here on the DIS!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hmmm, things that can make this day brighter...

According to your ticker you are only four months and four days away from a trip to WDW! :thumbsup2


:banana: :yay: :cool1:

[jordanyosh]

I do appreciate that flexiblity, Joaquin. With my commando-style park touring, an ADR could seriously put us behind schedule.

At Sweet Tomatoes, I had salad, garden vegetable soup (SO yummy), focaccia, a couple bites of mac and cheese, and some ice cream with oreos and caramel syrup. Maybe I can eat all that food on the dining plan...

I love the ST veggie soups........and foccacia......mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

It's one of those bag phones...it weighs about 15 pounds. :lmao: I have to hold it with 2 hands.

My friend had one. It was like carrying a suitcase...:rotfl2:

[Native NYer]

I don't have insurance. :sad2: I already stopped in at the AT&T store. You would think I would have gotten the insurance after giving my last phone a swirley. But NO, not me...that couldn't happen twice! :rolleyes:

I can't wait to have babies!!! We could commiserate about our pregnancies here on the DIS!

Awww :hug:

We could have a prenancy report. I promise not to take a pic of the testing stick :lmao:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I love the ST veggie soups........and foccacia......mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm



My friend had one. It was like carrying a suitcase...:rotfl2:

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm is right!!!!

But didn't we think those bag phones were the coolest things ever? I wonder what we'll be saying about the iPhone in 20 years!

Awww :hug:

We could have a prenancy report. I promise not to take a pic of the testing stick :lmao:

With my apparent affinity for toilets, I just might take a pic of the stick!

[Native NYer]

:lmao: Well then we'll be expecting a stick pic.

[Nicole786]

now you can get an iPhone! lol! Bummer about the DDP but i only like it so i don't have to visibly watch my money leave my side for food all day -- I don't think we eat that much or that its "necessary" or that it "saves you money" (i think it pretty much comes out even most of the time) but i just like the convenience. I can do without it!

[k_reile]

until I read that you keep your phone in your pocket...I was going to tell you that maybe its a sign you should not be talking on the phone while you are going to the bathroom...:lmao:
The phone will not work anymore?? I have friends who drop their phones into the toliet (and they are normally talking on it) and if you dry it out they normally work again.
I remember when I first got my license and having to take the bag phone with me when I went out at night. Yeah and we thought we were real cool because we had one...:lmao: Now I can't believe how small a phone can get.

[JaxJags08]

Sorry about your phone! But all I can think about right now is that you've had to fish cell phones out of the toilet twice! Eewwww! :lmao: What kind of phone did you have? Just wondering, because I didn't know that one had a pedometer feature. I'm currently using an old cellphone (not bag phone old). When DD was about 7 months old she got a hold of mine and slobbered all over it. It never worked after that. :sad1: I just miss having real songs as my ringtone. My current phone has a camera, but only MIDI type ringtones. That doesn't make sense to me!

I am like you with the dining plan. I love the thought of all the yummy food - especially after reading the food porn threads. But I don't think we would want to be tied to being at a restaurant at a particular time. It also seems like an awful lot of food, and I'm one of those that feels bad if I have a lot left over that's going to get thrown away.

BTW, congratulations on your raise!

[DisMomAmy]

Sorry to hear about your phone! :sad2:

I'm sure things will work out OK with the dining plan & your ADRs. If I remember correctly, didn't you miss/cancel several ADRs on your last trip because they were inconvenient?

[troobabiee7]

Ahh, sorry about your phone. That sounds like something I would do... things just seem to magically jump out of my hands and quite a few things have been dropped in the toilet :scared: :laughing: At least you have another one to use so it's not too bad!

Sorry about the dining plan but it's really not that bad. In all reality you'll be saving money by not going with the plan and you won't be tied down. I've heard you get so much food with the dining plan that you wind up spending a good three hours a day in restaurants between the sit-down and counter service meals. Now you can still make ADRs and eat wherever you want and whenever you want with the ability to cancel at the last minute if you don't feel like going without risking wasting your credits or losing your money... and this is all while having more money to spend on souvenirs and more time to spend on the rides. Sounds good to me! :thumbsup2

[SwansLoveDisney]

:lmao: Well then we'll be expecting a stick pic.

You asked for it! :lmao:

now you can get an iPhone! lol! Bummer about the DDP but i only like it so i don't have to visibly watch my money leave my side for food all day -- I don't think we eat that much or that its "necessary" or that it "saves you money" (i think it pretty much comes out even most of the time) but i just like the convenience. I can do without it!

I wish I could get an iPhone. Too bad it costs so much without signing a 2 year contract (which I just signed 2 months ago!)

You're right about DDP. Definitely not necessary. Just convenient and fun. Someday we'll try it!

until I read that you keep your phone in your pocket...I was going to tell you that maybe its a sign you should not be talking on the phone while you are going to the bathroom...:lmao:
The phone will not work anymore?? I have friends who drop their phones into the toliet (and they are normally talking on it) and if you dry it out they normally work again.http://www.wdwinfo.com/images/smilies/lmao.gif
:lmao:
I remember when I first got my license and having to take the bag phone with me when I went out at night. Yeah and we thought we were real cool because we had one...:lmao: Now I can't believe how small a phone can get.

I have been guilty of talking on the phone in the bathroom, but only in emergencies!

I have been drying out my phone all night, so we'll see...

The bag phones...:lmao:

Sorry about your phone! But all I can think about right now is that you've had to fish cell phones out of the toilet twice! Eewwww! :lmao: What kind of phone did you have? Just wondering, because I didn't know that one had a pedometer feature. I'm currently using an old cellphone (not bag phone old). When DD was about 7 months old she got a hold of mine and slobbered all over it. It never worked after that. :sad1: I just miss having real songs as my ringtone. My current phone has a camera, but only MIDI type ringtones. That doesn't make sense to me!

I am like you with the dining plan. I love the thought of all the yummy food - especially after reading the food porn threads. But I don't think we would want to be tied to being at a restaurant at a particular time. It also seems like an awful lot of food, and I'm one of those that feels bad if I have a lot left over that's going to get thrown away.

BTW, congratulations on your raise!

The grossest part is that one of the toilets was at a patient's house. Ick!

The phone with the pedometer is a Sony Ericsson w580i. The pedometer tracks your steps from day to day, week to week and also calculates calorie expenditure. It also has an mp3 player and comes with earbuds and a usb cable and everything so you can use it as your mp3 player while counting your steps. Such a cool phone...:sad1:

I always feel so bad to throw away food. For that reason, DH and I usually split a meal when we go out to dinner.



Sorry to hear about your phone! :sad2:

I'm sure things will work out OK with the dining plan & your ADRs. If I remember correctly, didn't you miss/cancel several ADRs on your last trip because they were inconvenient?

You have a great memory, Amy! I did miss/cancel most of the ADRs on my last trip because we didn't feel like dedicating the time to eating. That in itself is a great reason not to do the dining plan.

Ahh, sorry about your phone. That sounds like something I would do... things just seem to magically jump out of my hands and quite a few things have been dropped in the toilet :scared: :laughing: At least you have another one to use so it's not too bad!

Sorry about the dining plan but it's really not that bad. In all reality you'll be saving money by not going with the plan and you won't be tied down. I've heard you get so much food with the dining plan that you wind up spending a good three hours a day in restaurants between the sit-down and counter service meals. Now you can still make ADRs and eat wherever you want and whenever you want with the ability to cancel at the last minute if you don't feel like going without risking wasting your credits or losing your money... and this is all while having more money to spend on souvenirs and more time to spend on the rides. Sounds good to me! :thumbsup2

I drop and break things all the time. I just kind of expect these kinds of things to happen at this point!

More money for souvenirs and more time for rides sounds perfect to me!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Guess what!!!!!!

I just put the battery and SIM card into my drowned phone and it turned on and worked!!!! :banana:

The screen looks a little funny, but everything I've tried appears to be working properly. I'm so excited! I'm going to let it dry out for one more day and then go back to using it for good tomorrow!

I am so happy! :yay:

[JaxJags08]

Yay! I was feeling bad for asking you what kind of cell phone you had and making you re-hash all the cool features.

I just accidentally washed the key fob to get us into our dog park :sad2:. I don't know how those things work exactly - I just flash it in front of a strip and it opens the door. Hopefully it has dried out like your phone and I won't have to buy a new one!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yay! I was feeling bad for asking you what kind of cell phone you had and making you re-hash all the cool features.

I just accidentally washed the key fob to get us into our dog park :sad2:. I don't know how those things work exactly - I just flash it in front of a strip and it opens the door. Hopefully it has dried out like your phone and I won't have to buy a new one!

Oh no! I hope your key fob will work! Maybe it's more waterproof than cell phones.

[MeMom]

Awww I'm so sorry to hear about your phone. That stinks. But at least you have a one to use :thumbsup2

4 years in cell phone years is 320 human years :lmao:

And sorry about the dining plan. Maybe when you take a trip to WDW with just your DH you can try the dining plan. This will give you an excuse to plan another trip.

Take pics of your yard!!!

I was thinking pretty much the same stuff, so I'll just say ditto - especially on showing us pictures of your pretty yard!

[luvfigment]

I am sorry about your phone and that the dining plan won't work out for you. You will still have a great time. What are the other TS you are thinking about adding???

[DisMomAmy]

Guess what!!!!!!

I just put the battery and SIM card into my drowned phone and it turned on and worked!!!! :banana:

The screen looks a little funny, but everything I've tried appears to be working properly. I'm so excited! I'm going to let it dry out for one more day and then go back to using it for good tomorrow!

I am so happy! :yay:


Yay!! :banana: :banana:
Now no more phones in the bathroom young lady!

[Charleston Princess]

Maybe you should get one of those oh-so-not-cool cell phone holders for your belt. :rotfl:

[willwriteforears]

Guess what!!!!!!

I just put the battery and SIM card into my drowned phone and it turned on and worked!!!! :banana:

The screen looks a little funny, but everything I've tried appears to be working properly. I'm so excited! I'm going to let it dry out for one more day and then go back to using it for good tomorrow!

I am so happy! :yay:

:woohoo: :yay:

That does sound like a really cool phone! Maybe when I can upgrade for semi-free (well, discounted, anyway) in another year....

Of course, then there'll be new phones with new features, like teleportation.

Maybe you should get one of those oh-so-not-cool cell phone holders for your belt. :rotfl:

::cringe:: My dad uses one of those!

And he also wears black socks with shorts. I've given up on him. :rotfl:

[Native NYer]

Maybe you should get one of those oh-so-not-cool cell phone holders for your belt. :rotfl:

:lmao: As long as it's not a fanny pack :scared1:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I was thinking pretty much the same stuff, so I'll just say ditto - especially on showing us pictures of your pretty yard!

I'll try to get some pics this weekend!

I am sorry about your phone and that the dining plan won't work out for you. You will still have a great time. What are the other TS you are thinking about adding???

You're right...we will still have an awesome time. No worries about that!

As for other TS places, I'm not sure. Maybe one at DHS since there seems to be a lack of good CS places there?

Yay!! :banana: :banana:
Now no more phones in the bathroom young lady!

I know, I know.

One of my patients' older brothers (a 7 year old) said to me today "Why didn't you just set the phone on the counter before you went to the bathroom." Ah, the wisdom of 7 year olds!

Maybe you should get one of those oh-so-not-cool cell phone holders for your belt. :rotfl:

I have a feeling that might be a birthday gift I will receive...:scared1:

:woohoo: :yay:

That does sound like a really cool phone! Maybe when I can upgrade for semi-free (well, discounted, anyway) in another year....

Of course, then there'll be new phones with new features, like teleportation.



::cringe:: My dad uses one of those!

And he also wears black socks with shorts. I've given up on him. :rotfl:

Yeah, maybe the next phone will actually force you to go on a walk to count the steps! :rotfl:

:lmao: Your dad is stylin'!

:lmao: As long as it's not a fanny pack :scared1:

What's wrong with fanny packs? :confused3

:lmao:

[Native NYer]

:lmao: I'll send you a Disney fanny pack.

[SwansLoveDisney]

:lmao: I'll send you a Disney fanny pack.

You're the BEST!!! Can it be a leather one? :rotfl:

[Native NYer]

You're the BEST!!! Can it be a leather one? :rotfl:

How about an acid washed denim one?

[SwansLoveDisney]

How about an acid washed denim one?

YES!!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I have some questions! I am going to make a couple more ADRs and I have to decide where to make them.

1. What is your favorite TS restaurant at WDW?
2. What is your favorite TS at DHS?

Thanks!

[Native NYer]

YES!!!!

:rotfl2:

I have some questions! I am going to make a couple more ADRs and I have to decide where to make them.

1. What is your favorite TS restaurant at WDW?
2. What is your favorite TS at DHS?

Thanks!


1. I LOVE 1900 Park Fare for breakfast. I'm trying dinner next month. Kona is great. I love Chef Mickey's and Garden Grill. And I do love Cinderella's Royal Table.

2. I've only been to 50s Prime Time Cafe. We love it. The s'mores dessert is great. We're trying Brown Derby in August.

[Charleston Princess]

Favorite TS: Boma (of course) and Teppan Edo.

Favorite TS at DHS: Sci-Fi -- stick with burgers, fries, and milkshakes, but the atmosphere and cheesy science fiction film clips from the 1950's are a hoot!

[jordanyosh]

I have some questions! I am going to make a couple more ADRs and I have to decide where to make them.

1. What is your favorite TS restaurant at WDW?
2. What is your favorite TS at DHS?

Thanks!

1. California Grill, Flying Fish or Jiko.
2. Prime Time or Brown Derby.

[stagemomx3]

I have some questions! I am going to make a couple more ADRs and I have to decide where to make them.

1. What is your favorite TS restaurant at WDW?
2. What is your favorite TS at DHS?

Thanks!

1. Crystal Palace
2. Brown Derby

[willwriteforears]

How about an acid washed denim one?

:rotfl: :lmao:

I have some questions! I am going to make a couple more ADRs and I have to decide where to make them.

1. What is your favorite TS restaurant at WDW?
2. What is your favorite TS at DHS?

Thanks!

Er, considering I have very little experience in the ways of TS at WDW (read: not enough for a fair comparison, which will be rectified the next time around:thumbsup2 ) I'm sitting this one out. :sad1: Sorry!

[luvfigment]

I have some questions! I am going to make a couple more ADRs and I have to decide where to make them.

1. What is your favorite TS restaurant at WDW?
2. What is your favorite TS at DHS?

Thanks!

My favorite is Boma but you are already eating there. If price doesn't really matter DH and I love Jiko and will be eating there again in Oct. I also really like Le Cellier and Kona Cafe was yummy. Oh and so was Grand Floridian Cafe. Those are now our must do's on upcoming trips. I have GF Cafe twice and both times the food and service was excellent and so was the dessert!

I actually have never eaten a TS at DHS; none of the menus or ambiance appeals to me or DH.

Keep us updated on what you choose!!!

[DisMomAmy]

DH and I had a date night at the Yatchman Steakhouse - it was yummy.
50's PTC is great!

I am a plain Jane meat & potatoes kind of eater so those are my recommendations - but I think you might be a little more adventurous.

[pierresgirl]

Hi Julie- I loved WP (even though it's in DD) the best I think and I've only eaten at Sci-Fi in DHS. I tried to get into Boma and can't, I'm so bummed! I've heard so many good things about it from everyone.

[troobabiee7]

I have some questions! I am going to make a couple more ADRs and I have to decide where to make them.

1. What is your favorite TS restaurant at WDW?
2. What is your favorite TS at DHS?

Thanks!

1. 1900 Park Fare for dinner, Boma for dinner and the Kona Cafe for lunch
2. Sci-Fi Dine In - that place was so much fun and the food was great!

[Native NYer]

Have you made any additional ADRs?

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hey everyone! Life got really busy for me for a while there. We had a house full of visitors last weekend (mother in law, DH's grandparents, and brother in law). Then work has been crazy this week. And this weekend, I'm going "home" to Chicago to see my family, see my friend's new baby, and help my cousin shop for a wedding gown.

Included in the weekend plans is a Disney meeting in which we will make decisions on ADRs. Thank you for all of your suggestions...I will ask my family about all those places.



1. I LOVE 1900 Park Fare for breakfast. I'm trying dinner next month. Kona is great. I love Chef Mickey's and Garden Grill. And I do love Cinderella's Royal Table.

2. I've only been to 50s Prime Time Cafe. We love it. The s'mores dessert is great. We're trying Brown Derby in August.

I'm so interested in Brown Derby, but it's so expensive. Everyone who has written about it has loved it, so it must be good!

A s'mores dessert sounds delicious!

Favorite TS: Boma (of course) and Teppan Edo.

Favorite TS at DHS: Sci-Fi -- stick with burgers, fries, and milkshakes, but the atmosphere and cheesy science fiction film clips from the 1950's are a hoot!

Boma is already on our list. Yummy!

I'm going to lobby hard for Teppan Edo. It sounds so good!

[Charleston Princess]

Have fun in Chicago!!! :goodvibes We'll be ready to help you plan when you are!!! :rotfl:

[SwansLoveDisney]

1. California Grill, Flying Fish or Jiko.
2. Prime Time or Brown Derby.

Another one for Brown Derby. Hmmm....

1. Crystal Palace
2. Brown Derby

Brown Derby sounded so good in your TR...

That's one of the ADRs we had scheduled on our last trip. We ended up canceling, though, because we didn't want to use up our time in a restaurant. So non-commital!


Er, considering I have very little experience in the ways of TS at WDW (read: not enough for a fair comparison, which will be rectified the next time around:thumbsup2 ) I'm sitting this one out. :sad1: Sorry!

I'm hoping to have a few more reviews under my belt this time as well.



My favorite is Boma but you are already eating there. If price doesn't really matter DH and I love Jiko and will be eating there again in Oct. I also really like Le Cellier and Kona Cafe was yummy. Oh and so was Grand Floridian Cafe. Those are now our must do's on upcoming trips. I have GF Cafe twice and both times the food and service was excellent and so was the dessert!

I actually have never eaten a TS at DHS; none of the menus or ambiance appeals to me or DH.

Keep us updated on what you choose!!!

I've been to Jiko and Le Cellier. Both delicious, but I would like to try new things.

Kona always looks wonderful in TRs.

And Grand Floridian Cafe...I haven't even thought about that.

DH and I had a date night at the Yatchman Steakhouse - it was yummy.
50's PTC is great!

I am a plain Jane meat & potatoes kind of eater so those are my recommendations - but I think you might be a little more adventurous.

50s Prime time has a lot of votes...

Hi Julie- I loved WP (even though it's in DD) the best I think and I've only eaten at Sci-Fi in DHS. I tried to get into Boma and can't, I'm so bummed! I've heard so many good things about it from everyone.

WP does sounds good. I'm not sure if we'll be visiting DTD this trip.

Bummer about Boma. I love that place!

1. 1900 Park Fare for dinner, Boma for dinner and the Kona Cafe for lunch
2. Sci-Fi Dine In - that place was so much fun and the food was great!

Another one for 1900 Park Fare. I have to read up on that place.

What did you eat at Sci Fi?

Have you made any additional ADRs?

Not yet!

[Native NYer]

Have a great trip to Chicago!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Have fun in Chicago!!! :goodvibes We'll be ready to help you plan when you are!!! :rotfl:

Thank you! :goodvibes

Have a great trip to Chicago!

Thank you!

[willwriteforears]

I hope you enjoy yourself in Chicago! Looking forward to hearing the ADR decisions. popcorn::

[jordanyosh]

Have fun in Chicago...do some shopping for me.

[willwriteforears]

Yay! I'm finally caught up! I guess there are some good things about having a work computer that has the bare amount of RAM required to run graphics-intense software. Lots of time to kill while I'm waiting for files to open/close/save/whatever. :headache:

I must say I have trip envy! Greece is now on my must-visit list, and I'd already been thinking of setting my next novel in Vegas, so I think a "research" trip is in order! The increased veracity will make me more likely to get published, right? :rotfl:

[MeMom]

And this weekend, I'm going "home" to Chicago to see my family, see my friend's new baby, and help my cousin shop for a wedding gown.

Included in the weekend plans is a Disney meeting in which we will make decisions on ADRs. Thank you for all of your suggestions...I will ask my family about all those places.

Boma is already on our list.


Here she goes - on the road again! Have lots of fun with your family. You get to see a new baby! That'll be fun! ADR planning will be, as well.

I'm insisting on Boma for next summer's trip. I keep saying it, and everyone keeps ignoring me, but maybe if I ask for it to be my birthday dinner they'll give in. I think they're just afraid that it is too exotic, but I am looking very forward to trying out some new and different food items.

[luvfigment]

Hope you have a great trip home to Chicago!

I also think you should really look into GF Cafe menu...it had yummy desserts. :goodvibes

[troobabiee7]

Hi Julie! I'm just checking in to say I hope you're having a great time in Chicago!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hi everyone!

I'm here! I had a wonderful weekend in Chicago. I shopped for wedding gowns with my cousin, I saw my friend's brand new baby, and I got to see tons of my friends and family. It was perfect.

I returned Sunday night and I've had a busy week which has left me very little time for the DIS. :sad2:

Hopefully, I'll get back to my regularly scheduled DISing this weekend.

For now, though, here's a pic of my new hair!

Old hair:

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P6170144.jpg



New hair:



Before you look at the pic, keep in mind that it was humid and we had been outside playing beanbags, so my hair style was messed up. The color is what I want to be on display here! Oh, and I was laughing when the pic was taken. I'm sorry that I had to crop out the beautiful baby!


Okay, here's the pic


http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P8020163-1.jpg

How do you like the darker color?!?


This weekend, I will post an update on ADRs (after I call to make our new ones!)

[SwansLoveDisney]

p.s. I'm going to San Diego in two weeks for my first 29th birthday!!! (I'm sure I will have MANY more 29th birthdays. My mom had me convinced until I was about 11 years old that she was still 29. Too bad she was 36 when I was born!)

[TarzansKat]

I love the darker color on you! I think it looks great.:goodvibes

Happy to hear you had a good time and that you're back and ready to DIS...at least until your next trip! This seems like a great travel year for you, I'm a little jealous. How wonderful to go all these different places, and I get to live vicariously through by reading all about it here! Ah, I love the DIS!:goodvibes

[MeMom]

Welcome back - until you take off again, that is!

So when November rolls around and we're having our big meet, should we be looking for a blonde, a brunette, a redhead....maybe pitch black with a purple or red streak?

I'd say if that is what it looks like when it's messed up, you're certainly doing okay!

Glad you got to see the new baby. We'll look forward to hearing about your ADR selections. Have a good Friday!

[JaxJags08]

Hi! Welcome back - I'm glad you had a great time! I love your new hair color!

[DisneyJoo2008]

Hello!

New subscriber alert! I found your report this morning and have read ALL 59 pages over the course of my morning at work. I have been doing a REALLY boring job and it hasn't been half as bad as I've been able to sneakily read your report every 5mins or so!

Your plans sound amazing - if it helps, I have these dining tips...

CS restaurant in MK - def. recommend Pecos Bills or Columbia Harbour House. I had THE most delicious pulled pork sandwich at Pecos Bills and the Fixins Bar is cool too! We did the 'Keys to the Kingdom' tour one morning and lunch at CHH was included - it was so tasty. I'm English, and yes, I do love fish and chips - believe me, these were yummy!!!

TS restaurants - we did Sci Fi at HS, the food was ok, not bad at all, just ok, but with the atmosphere, it was very worthwhile.
We also did Le Cellier at Epcot, one of the best meals of our trip!!! We ate at Jiko too as we stayed at the AKL - again one of the best meals of the trip.

My hubby sounds like yours - he likes Disney holidays but isn't fanatical about them. He's happy to go, but wouldn't go as often as I would (if I could!). He also thinks it just costs way too much to go (especially as we live in England). He seems to think there is more to Orlando and Florida than Disney - he's crazy I know!!!

Anyway, I can't wait to read more!

xxx

[willwriteforears]

I'm glad you enjoyed Chicago and got to see the new baby! :goodvibes

p.s. I'm going to San Diego in two weeks for my first 29th birthday!!! (I'm sure I will have MANY more 29th birthdays. My mom had me convinced until I was about 11 years old that she was still 29. Too bad she was 36 when I was born!)

Hope you have lots of fun in San Diego! I was there last October and had a blast. :thumbsup2

My mom also had me when she was 36, but we share the same birthday, so her theory is that her birthday transferred to me and she hasn't aged since then. :laughing:

[troobabiee7]

I love the new hair! The darker color looks great on you :thumbsup2

[willwriteforears]

Oops, and I forgot to say that your hair looks great!

[luvfigment]

Welcome back! Glad you had a great time in Chicago and I love the darker hair color!

I am looking forward to seeing how you change up your ADR's...I have the same bug right now I think I will be switching San Angel in with Teppan Edo. We shall see. Talk to ya soon!

[Native NYer]

Welcome back!!!

I LOVE the new hair color. It's beautiful!!!

[Charleston Princess]

The new hair color looks fabulous!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I love the darker color on you! I think it looks great.:goodvibes

Happy to hear you had a good time and that you're back and ready to DIS...at least until your next trip! This seems like a great travel year for you, I'm a little jealous. How wonderful to go all these different places, and I get to live vicariously through by reading all about it here! Ah, I love the DIS!:goodvibes

Thank you! :goodvibes

I just love traveling. And I love sharing it with all of my DIS friends, so I'm glad that you all enjoy it too!

Welcome back - until you take off again, that is!

So when November rolls around and we're having our big meet, should we be looking for a blonde, a brunette, a redhead....maybe pitch black with a purple or red streak?

I'd say if that is what it looks like when it's messed up, you're certainly doing okay!

Glad you got to see the new baby. We'll look forward to hearing about your ADR selections. Have a good Friday!

It's WAY too soon to tell what color my hair will be in November. But now that you mention black with a purple streak... :lmao:

I have to call Disney Dining in a minute!

Hi! Welcome back - I'm glad you had a great time! I love your new hair color!

Thank you! :goodvibes

Hello!

New subscriber alert! I found your report this morning and have read ALL 59 pages over the course of my morning at work. I have been doing a REALLY boring job and it hasn't been half as bad as I've been able to sneakily read your report every 5mins or so!

Your plans sound amazing - if it helps, I have these dining tips...

CS restaurant in MK - def. recommend Pecos Bills or Columbia Harbour House. I had THE most delicious pulled pork sandwich at Pecos Bills and the Fixins Bar is cool too! We did the 'Keys to the Kingdom' tour one morning and lunch at CHH was included - it was so tasty. I'm English, and yes, I do love fish and chips - believe me, these were yummy!!!

TS restaurants - we did Sci Fi at HS, the food was ok, not bad at all, just ok, but with the atmosphere, it was very worthwhile.
We also did Le Cellier at Epcot, one of the best meals of our trip!!! We ate at Jiko too as we stayed at the AKL - again one of the best meals of the trip.

My hubby sounds like yours - he likes Disney holidays but isn't fanatical about them. He's happy to go, but wouldn't go as often as I would (if I could!). He also thinks it just costs way too much to go (especially as we live in England). He seems to think there is more to Orlando and Florida than Disney - he's crazy I know!!!

Anyway, I can't wait to read more!

xxx

Thanks for reading!!! :goodvibes

I also love fish and chips. Columbia Harbor House is on the list for sure. Yum!

We're going to do Boma this time instead of Jiko. I had dinner at Jiko on one trip and it was absolutely delicious. But there's just something about the buffet...

I can't imagine how much a Disney trip costs you and you husband living in England. The plane tickets alone must be crazy!

Thanks again for reading.

I peeked at your PTR, gotta go back and finish reading. Your wedding photos are gorgeous!

I'm glad you enjoyed Chicago and got to see the new baby! :goodvibes



Hope you have lots of fun in San Diego! I was there last October and had a blast. :thumbsup2

My mom also had me when she was 36, but we share the same birthday, so her theory is that her birthday transferred to me and she hasn't aged since then. :laughing:

What did you do in San Diego? Any must-sees?

I like your mom's theory. Maybe if DH and I have a kid next year, I will stop aging for real at 29!

I love the new hair! The darker color looks great on you :thumbsup2

Thank you! I'm starting to like the darker color WAY better than blond! After a lifelong search for the right color, I think i found the right now (till six weeks from now when I go to the hair place again! :rotfl: )

Oops, and I forgot to say that your hair looks great!

Thank you!!! :goodvibes

Welcome back! Glad you had a great time in Chicago and I love the darker hair color!

I am looking forward to seeing how you change up your ADR's...I have the same bug right now I think I will be switching San Angel in with Teppan Edo. We shall see. Talk to ya soon!

Thanks! :goodvibes

Do you mean you will go to Teppan Edo instead of San Angel? Teppan Edo sounds SOOO good!



Welcome back!!!

I LOVE the new hair color. It's beautiful!!!

Thank you! You've already left by now...I hope you're having a safe flight!

[SwansLoveDisney]

The new hair color looks fabulous!

Thank you! :goodvibes

[DisMomAmy]

Love the new hair color!

Can't wait to hear about the ADRs.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Love the new hair color!

Can't wait to hear about the ADRs.

Thank you!

I went to a training on ABA and positive behavior enforcement for people who work with kids with autism yesterday. Very interesting. And I can't wait to try some of the new stuff on monday!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Well, I just hung up with Disney Dining.

I got the new ADR I wanted.

So we'll have lunch at the 50s Prime Time Cafe on our DHS day!

This is the ONLY table service I could get my family to agree to. They're so concerned about money.

I am going to try to figure out where DH and I can sneak in a couple more table service meals. I hate to ditch the family, but there are so many places I want to try!

[DisMomAmy]

Thank you!

I went to a training on ABA and positive behavior enforcement for people who work with kids with autism yesterday. Very interesting. And I can't wait to try some of the new stuff on monday!


Very cool! Alex had someone working with him doing 2 hours a day of ABA discrete trial teaching starting at age 2. It continued through preschool. It made a HUGE difference for him.

Congrats on the 50s PTC ADR. I'm sure your family won't mind if you & DH want to have a meal alone together. :goodvibes

[willwriteforears]

What did you do in San Diego? Any must-sees?



Oh, the typical stuff. The zoo is great. :goodvibes Also went to Sea World, but if it came between one or the other, I'd definitely go with the zoo. :thumbsup2 We also did one of those bus tours, where you can get off at stops and wander around then get on again and continue the tour. It was a good way to get an overview of the city, though the day we did it, it was raining so we didn't actually get off the bus that much.

There was also a long search on foot (didn't rent a car) for a Whole Foods, but I don't recommend that. :laughing:

Well, I just hung up with Disney Dining.

I got the new ADR I wanted.

So we'll have lunch at the 50s Prime Time Cafe on our DHS day!

This is the ONLY table service I could get my family to agree to. They're so concerned about money.

I am going to try to figure out where DH and I can sneak in a couple more table service meals. I hate to ditch the family, but there are so many places I want to try!

:yay: I'm looking forward to hearing about Prime Time. It does sound like a lot of fun--I'm sure you and the whole family will enjoy it! And I don't think they'd mind if you and DH had a couple of meals alone together. It's usually best to split up for a bit on family trips. :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

Very cool! Alex had someone working with him doing 2 hours a day of ABA discrete trial teaching starting at age 2. It continued through preschool. It made a HUGE difference for him.

Congrats on the 50s PTC ADR. I'm sure your family won't mind if you & DH want to have a meal alone together. :goodvibes

ABA is very interesting to me. I'm definitely going to try to take more courses in it. So many parents say things just like what you said about Alex, which is incredible.

Oh, the typical stuff. The zoo is great. :goodvibes Also went to Sea World, but if it came between one or the other, I'd definitely go with the zoo. :thumbsup2 We also did one of those bus tours, where you can get off at stops and wander around then get on again and continue the tour. It was a good way to get an overview of the city, though the day we did it, it was raining so we didn't actually get off the bus that much.

There was also a long search on foot (didn't rent a car) for a Whole Foods, but I don't recommend that. :laughing:



:yay: I'm looking forward to hearing about Prime Time. It does sound like a lot of fun--I'm sure you and the whole family will enjoy it! And I don't think they'd mind if you and DH had a couple of meals alone together. It's usually best to split up for a bit on family trips. :goodvibes

The Zoo is on the list for sure. I haven't been there yet.

I have a small aversion to Sea World as i got lost in Sea World as a child.

My mom and I did that trolley tour a few years ago and it was great. Maybe DH and I will do that. He hasn't done that before.

I've been to Prime Time before, but I can not remember what I ate. I guess that means it wasn't bad, but maybe it wasn't good either? I guess we'll find out!

I think I'm going to make some ADRs for DH and me. You're absolutely right. We will need several breaks from the family!

[pierresgirl]

Hey Julie! Love the new color, it's striking and makes your eyes stand out. I just had mine done by a girl at my place who hadn't done it before and I don't like it :rolleyes1 good thing I can do it again for free..... I wish we could get into Boma, I'll try again when we get there. Let us know what all of your ADR's turn out to be!

[mrsksomeday]

The hair is beautiful!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hey Julie! Love the new color, it's striking and makes your eyes stand out. I just had mine done by a girl at my place who hadn't done it before and I don't like it :rolleyes1 good thing I can do it again for free..... I wish we could get into Boma, I'll try again when we get there. Let us know what all of your ADR's turn out to be!

Thanks Leyla!

Did you have the girl cut and color your hair? I am always nervous to have new people do my hair. I guess that's why I wait till I go to Chicago to get my hair done.!

I will keep my fingers crossed for you guys to get into Boma!

The hair is beautiful!!

Thank you! :goodvibes

[JaxJags08]

Congrats on your 50's PTC ADR! I don't think I'll ever get to go there because DH would never appreciate getting "picked on" by the "family members"! Has your DH ever been?

[luvfigment]

Do you mean you will go to Teppan Edo instead of San Angel? Teppan Edo sounds SOOO good!

Man I messed up my grammar initially...I did mean to cancel San Angel and go to Teppan Edo instead. I just got off the phone with DFri and she is going to look at the menu tonight and call me. We both love going for sushi (I know it will be extra) and love hibachi so I think it is a good switch. Nothing is worse than BAD Mexican food.

Congrats on the Sci Fi ADR it actually looks pretty neat there. Let us know what you and DH decide on!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congrats on your 50's PTC ADR! I don't think I'll ever get to go there because DH would never appreciate getting "picked on" by the "family members"! Has your DH ever been?

My DH has never been to 50s PTC and he definitely won't love getting picked on, but he'll be a good sport. I think my SIL will think it's hilarious.

Man I messed up my grammar initially...I did mean to cancel San Angel and go to Teppan Edo instead. I just got off the phone with DFri and she is going to look at the menu tonight and call me. We both love going for sushi (I know it will be extra) and love hibachi so I think it is a good switch. Nothing is worse than BAD Mexican food.

Congrats on the Sci Fi ADR it actually looks pretty neat there. Let us know what you and DH decide on!

Teppan Edo sounds so good. That might be one that DH and I do on our own. I have heard VERY mixed reviews on San Angel. I don't get it...some people love it and some people say it's not even as good as Taco Bell. :confused3

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi! I've been meaning to jump in her for awhile - I just have a hard time keeping up with all the threads! I'll be back later after I catch up! I'm excited to be coming with you on this trip - sounds like fun!:thumbsup2 I predict Gaston will love Disney in time - how can he not? :confused3

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hi! I've been meaning to jump in her for awhile - I just have a hard time keeping up with all the threads! I'll be back later after I catch up! I'm excited to be coming with you on this trip - sounds like fun!:thumbsup2 I predict Gaston will love Disney in time - how can he not? :confused3

Hello! Thanks for joining me!

i know...there's so much to keep up with around here...don't worry about it!

I think DH will definitely like WDW, but I'm not sure about love...we'll see!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Good evening everyone!

I need you all to send some pixie dust in the direction of Chicago tomorrow and Thursday. DH is being flown out to Chicago tomorrow for an interview. We're pretty sure that he'll be offered the job. If they do offer DH the job and it's a high salary and they'll pay our moving expenses, we might be moving back to Chicago as early as January!!! :banana:

So please send some pixie dust and prayers our way! Thank you!!!

[DisneyJoo2008]

Good luck to your hubby!!!

I'm a pro with dust at the moment having just received a shed load of baby dust! So sending you lots of pixie dust & best wishes!!!

When will he know??? (i.e. when will we know?!?!)

XXX

[Charleston Princess]

Lots of pixie dust and prayers from me!!! pixiedust:

Let us know how the interview goes!

[MeMom]

Good evening everyone!

I need you all to send some pixie dust in the direction of Chicago tomorrow and Thursday. DH is being flown out to Chicago tomorrow for an interview. We're pretty sure that he'll be offered the job. If they do offer DH the job and it's a high salary and they'll pay our moving expenses, we might be moving back to Chicago as early as January!!! :banana:

So please send some pixie dust and prayers our way! Thank you!!!

Good thoughts, prayers, pixie dust, pixiedust: and everything else coming your way! I know this is something you guys want, so I hope it all works out for you! I'll look forward to hearing a good news update soon! ::yes::

[TarzansKat]

Good luck to you! Hope it all goes well!:goodvibes

[DisMomAmy]

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[luvfigment]

I hope the interview goes well!!! Prayers and Pixie Dust to you and your husband. pixiedust:

[Sarilas]

That would be amazing! Best of luck to your DH!

[willwriteforears]

Prayers, :goodvibes and pixiedust: for DH's interview!

[troobabiee7]

Best of luck Julie! I'll definitely keep my fingers crossed... keep us updated!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Good luck to your hubby!!!

I'm a pro with dust at the moment having just received a shed load of baby dust! So sending you lots of pixie dust & best wishes!!!

When will he know??? (i.e. when will we know?!?!)

XXX

Congratulations on the baby! Please do share some of that pixie dust.

I assume they'll make the offer tomorrow after the interview. So I'll share the details then!



Lots of pixie dust and prayers from me!!! pixiedust:

Let us know how the interview goes!

Thanks Jackie! I will certainly let you know how it goes!

Good thoughts, prayers, pixie dust, pixiedust: and everything else coming your way! I know this is something you guys want, so I hope it all works out for you! I'll look forward to hearing a good news update soon! ::yes::

Thank you MeMom!

Hopefully I will have tons of good news to share tomorrow!

Good luck to you! Hope it all goes well!:goodvibes

Thanks so much!

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Thank you!

I hope the interview goes well!!! Prayers and Pixie Dust to you and your husband. pixiedust:

Thank you very much!

That would be amazing! Best of luck to your DH!

You're right...it would be absolutely amazing! Thank you!

Prayers, :goodvibes and pixiedust: for DH's interview!

Thank you!

Best of luck Julie! I'll definitely keep my fingers crossed... keep us updated!

Thank you so much! I will most definitely keep you updated!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I started my trip shopping!

I actually started a while ago, but I bought two new things this weekend, so it's time to post pics!

Here's a Tink t-shirt I purchased about a month ago:

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P8130207.jpg

And a hoodie:
Front
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P8130214.jpg

Back
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P8130215.jpg

And some flip flops (with a side of dog feet):
These are my favorite style of flip flops ever. Teva Mush is what they're called. They are SO comfortable. I could live in these.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P8130204.jpg

And some more flip flops:
I'm sorry about the visible foot prints in the flip flops. That's not so pretty!
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P8130212.jpg

I've worn each pair of flip flops several times to break them in some. I will now put them away so I don't wear them out before the trip! I wear flip flops for work every day and I wear them out so quickly. So I must resist.

I've worn the Tink shirt a couple times too, but that needs to be put away also. I still want it to seem new when the trip rolls around!

And I love the hoodie!!! It's so comfy! I won't even try to resist wearing that. Not that i'll need it in this inferno we call Phoenix!

I'm sure there will be MANY more shopping pics to come!

[mrsksomeday]

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: Bill and I wish your hubby good luck on his interview!! Love the pictures, those flip flops look comfy!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: Bill and I wish your hubby good luck on his interview!! Love the pictures, those flip flops look comfy!!

Thanks guys! DH should be landing in Chicago in about an hour. I'm jealous!

[Charleston Princess]

Cute shirt, hoodie, and flip flops! I need to go investigate those Teva Mushes.

[Sarilas]

I may have to check out the Teva's! I do love a comfy pair of flip flops... (Who'm I kidding... I love any pair of flip flops!)

Fingers crossed for the hubby!

[willwriteforears]

I may need to investigate the Tevas myself! Usually the thong thingy in flip flops bothers my toes, but that looks like it might be soft enough that I'd be okay.

More pixiedust: for Gaston's interview!

[lisalonglash]

"GET THE JOB" prayers/vibes still being sent your dh's way - let us know WHEN he gets that job! :goodvibes

I'm glad you had a good time on your trip :yay:

LOVE your purchases - really cute stuff! :thumbsup2 I've been thinking about what kind of footwear I want to wear on this vacation (both my boys have crocs - ugly, but comfy lol). I think I may want to try crocs, but a more sandal-like style kwim? What do you think of http://shop.crocs.com/pc-1466-4-sporty-adara.aspx?reqid=1466&reqProdTypeId=41p&subsectionname=footwear&section=products or http://shop.crocs.com/pc-1185-4-adara.aspx?reqid=1185&reqProdTypeId=41p&subsectionname=footwear&section=products? As I've never been to WDW before, I'm sure you all know way more about good WDW footwear than I do!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Cute shirt, hoodie, and flip flops! I need to go investigate those Teva Mushes.

Thanks!

You should definitely check out those Tevas. They are the perfect flip flop if you ask me!

I may have to check out the Teva's! I do love a comfy pair of flip flops... (Who'm I kidding... I love any pair of flip flops!)

Fingers crossed for the hubby!

The Tevas are the best...definitely check them out if you're in the market for comfy flip flops!

Thank you!

I may need to investigate the Tevas myself! Usually the thong thingy in flip flops bothers my toes, but that looks like it might be soft enough that I'd be okay.

More pixiedust: for Gaston's interview!

I know what you mean about the thing between the toes. I can't wear flip flops that have a plastic thingy there. The toe thing on the Tevas is soft fabric, so it's ultra comfortable. Oh, and these were purchased with my DSW coupon!

Thank you!

"GET THE JOB" prayers/vibes still being sent your dh's way - let us know WHEN he gets that job! :goodvibes

I'm glad you had a good time on your trip :yay:

LOVE your purchases - really cute stuff! :thumbsup2 I've been thinking about what kind of footwear I want to wear on this vacation (both my boys have crocs - ugly, but comfy lol). I think I may want to try crocs, but a more sandal-like style kwim? What do you think of http://shop.crocs.com/pc-1466-4-sporty-adara.aspx?reqid=1466&reqProdTypeId=41p&subsectionname=footwear&section=products or http://shop.crocs.com/pc-1185-4-adara.aspx?reqid=1185&reqProdTypeId=41p&subsectionname=footwear&section=products? As I've never been to WDW before, I'm sure you all know way more about good WDW footwear than I do!

Thanks for the prayers and good vibes. I am not-so-patiently waiting for a call from DH right now because the interview should be ending at this time.

Footwear is my biggest apparel concern at Disney world. With all the walking and sometimes running (I'm a bad rope drop participant who runs when she's not supposed to), I need to have comfortable shoes!!! I will bring a pair of crocs (even though I hate the way they look) and my flip flops. The crocs were awesome on my last trip. My feet never hurt once. But they have a way of ruining every outfit I wear!

Those adaras are super cute! I say go for it!

[TarzansKat]

Love the purchases! And I'm so coveting that hoodie! I tried to order it, but they were all out. :::sniff, sniff:::

Ah well!

I wanted to ask you about the Teva Mush flip flops. You said they're comfortable, and I'm curious. Does the fabric strap leave an indentation on your foot by the end of the day? I own some Kenas, and the mush footbed is awesome, but I totally have little demarcation lines on my feet!:lmao:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Love the purchases! And I'm so coveting that hoodie! I tried to order it, but they were all out. :::sniff, sniff:::

Ah well!

I wanted to ask you about the Teva Mush flip flops. You said they're comfortable, and I'm curious. Does the fabric strap leave an indentation on your foot by the end of the day? I own some Kenas, and the mush footbed is awesome, but I totally have little demarcation lines on my feet!:lmao:

Thanks!

I'm sorry that they were all out of the hoodie. It's so comfy. I mean, it's really not THAT great. ;)

The Teva Mush are PERFECT because the strap is so wide. I never have that imprint on my foot at the end of the day. I think because the strap is so wide, it doesn't leave those imprints on your feet. I have the Kenas too and they needed some breaking in. But these don't really even need a day of breaking in. (except for those of us who can't wait till their trips to wear them :lmao: )

[Charleston Princess]

Any word from your DH about his interview today?

[TarzansKat]

Thanks!

I'm sorry that they were all out of the hoodie. It's so comfy. I mean, it's really not THAT great. ;)

Ha ha! If you only new about the serious hoodie collection I have. I really didn't "need" another one, just kind of wanted it.:lmao:


The Teva Mush are PERFECT because the strap is so wide. I never have that imprint on my foot at the end of the day. I think because the strap is so wide, it doesn't leave those imprints on your feet. I have the Kenas too and they needed some breaking in. But these don't really even need a day of breaking in. (except for those of us who can't wait till their trips to wear them :lmao: )

Thanks for the great review. You give me some hope, because I really feel the Kenas have great arch support, and molded to my foot so well. But I have worn them out all day on a hot day, and I definitely got those marks.

I have high hopes for the flips now! I was able to get a black pair for a decent price from one of those free shipping and returns sites so we'll see!:goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

Well, DH is back from Chicago!

The interview went well and DH said the he thinks the company is a good fit for him. The interviewers really liked him and they said they'll contact him shortly with the offer. :banana: While I'm happy that they're going to make a job offer, that means we have to wait on the numbers to decide if he'll accept the job. Hopefully they'll contact him soon!

Thanks for all your pixie dust, prayers, and crossed fingers, everyone!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Any word from your DH about his interview today?

Hey Jackie! You posted this while I was posting! Thanks for thinking of us!

Ha ha! If you only new about the serious hoodie collection I have. I really didn't "need" another one, just kind of wanted it.:lmao:



Thanks for the great review. You give me some hope, because I really feel the Kenas have great arch support, and molded to my foot so well. But I have worn them out all day on a hot day, and I definitely got those marks.

I have high hopes for the flips now! I was able to get a black pair for a decent price from one of those free shipping and returns sites so we'll see!:goodvibes

I certainly did not need another hoodie either. But I NEEDED to feed my addiction!

I am certain you will love the Mush flip flops. They have the great arch support that most Tevas have. I usually have trouble with plantar fascitis and these have never given me a problem.

Can't wait to hear what you think of them!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I have some very exciting Disney news to share with you all!!!

I came upon a code today and decided to try it out on our reservation. So I called Disney and asked them to price the MYW package with the code.






And...









Guess what happened?....









It's really good...











We saved 300 dollars!!!!!!


You know what that means? No? Well, I'll tell you! I am going to keep every single table service ADR we have and I am definitely adding more!

I also called my brother and my mom and told them about the code. They both called Disney immediately and they got the discounted packages too! :yay:

Needless to say, we are all very happy vacationers-to-be tonight!

[TarzansKat]

WOW!!!!

I'm so happy for you!!!

That calls for a little :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Awesome. Sounds like you're having a good day, with DH's prospective job, the savings, excellent.:goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

WOW!!!!

I'm so happy for you!!!

That calls for a little :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Awesome. Sounds like you're having a good day, with DH's prospective job, the savings, excellent.:goodvibes

It is most definitely a great day!

[Nicole786]

Yay congrats on the code!!

[Charleston Princess]

You have had a good day!!! A potentially good job offer and saving on your Disney vacation! That certainly is cause for celebration!

[willwriteforears]

Well, DH is back from Chicago!

The interview went well and DH said the he thinks the company is a good fit for him. The interviewers really liked him and they said they'll contact him shortly with the offer. :banana: While I'm happy that they're going to make a job offer, that means we have to wait on the numbers to decide if he'll accept the job. Hopefully they'll contact him soon!

Thanks for all your pixie dust, prayers, and crossed fingers, everyone!!!

:banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3:

:wizard: that the company will offer DH a nice, large amount! :goodvibes




We saved 300 dollars!!!!!!


You know what that means? No? Well, I'll tell you! I am going to keep every single table service ADR we have and I am definitely adding more!

I also called my brother and my mom and told them about the code. They both called Disney immediately and they got the discounted packages too! :yay:

Needless to say, we are all very happy vacationers-to-be tonight!

:woohoo: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: That's awesome news! I agree with CP; it's been a very good day at your house!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yay congrats on the code!!

Thanks! Saving money is always a good feeling!

You have had a good day!!! A potentially good job offer and saving on your Disney vacation! That certainly is cause for celebration!

Yes it is cause for celebration! And tomorrow is the weekend! :cool1: Even more cause for celebration!

:banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3:

:wizard: that the company will offer DH a nice, large amount! :goodvibes



:woohoo: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: That's awesome news! I agree with CP; it's been a very good day at your house!

Thanks Jiri!

[MeMom]

I have some very exciting Disney news to share with you all!!!

I came upon a code today and decided to try it out on our reservation. So I called Disney and asked them to price the MYW package with the code.
And...

Guess what happened?....

It's really good...


We saved 300 dollars!!!!!!


I also called my brother and my mom and told them about the code. They both called Disney immediately and they got the discounted packages too! :yay:

Needless to say, we are all very happy vacationers-to-be tonight!

I used a code today, too, and saved $200 on the room only reservations for the two rooms. Not as good as yours, but that's still a good little chunk o' change.

Congratulations on your husband's job situation. I hope they'll offer him everything he needs and wants for you guys to be able to make the move.

[DisMomAmy]

Congrats on the code! Saving money on one part of your trip is always great - but being able to spend it somewhere else on your trip is even better! ;)

pixiedust: A little more pixie dust for a GREAT job offer for DH.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I used a code today, too, and saved $200 on the room only reservations for the two rooms. Not as good as yours, but that's still a good little chunk o' change.

Congratulations on your husband's job situation. I hope they'll offer him everything he needs and wants for you guys to be able to make the move.

Yay for codes!

Thanks for thinking of us!

Congrats on the code! Saving money on one part of your trip is always great - but being able to spend it somewhere else on your trip is even better! ;)

pixiedust: A little more pixie dust for a GREAT job offer for DH.

Saving money to be spent elsewhere is the way I roll! I figure we would have been out that money anyways, so why not spend it?!?

Thank you!

[troobabiee7]

Congrats on the code!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congrats on the code!

Thank you! :goodvibes

[luvfigment]

Congrats on the code!!!! I love saving money and going to Disney so what a great combination it is huh? I am keeping my fingers crossed about the job. I also like the things your bought for the trip!!!

[mrsksomeday]

Congrats on the code!! We saved some money too and booked another Disney trip (I need a fainting smiley) :rotfl:. I am keeping my fingers crossed that your hubby gets the offer he wants.

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congrats on the code!!!! I love saving money and going to Disney so what a great combination it is huh? I am keeping my fingers crossed about the job. I also like the things your bought for the trip!!!

Thanks, thanks, and thanks!

Saving money and going to Disney is the perfect combination!

Congrats on the code!! We saved some money too and booked another Disney trip (I need a fainting smiley) :rotfl:. I am keeping my fingers crossed that your hubby gets the offer he wants.

Can I be part of your family? Please? Pretty please?

Thanks!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Does anyone have any good recommendations for digital cameras? I don't need anything super fancy, but I would like it to take good Disney pics (redneck photos and fireworks pics. Oh, food pics too!)

If anyone has a recommendation, please do share. And if I have any lurkers, please jump in on this question! I want all the advice I can get on this!

[pierresgirl]

:woohoo: on the code!!!!

[willwriteforears]

Does anyone have any good recommendations for digital cameras? I don't need anything super fancy, but I would like it to take good Disney pics (redneck photos and fireworks pics. Oh, food pics too!)

If anyone has a recommendation, please do share. And if I have any lurkers, please jump in on this question! I want all the advice I can get on this!

I've been quite happy with my Canon Powershot, which I've had since summer of 2005. You can now get one with 7.1 megapixels, I think, for about what I spent on mine, which has 5.9 (I think).

This would be the equivalent of mine:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=14919

(Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste. The DIS has robbed me of the ability to make it into a link.)

[SwansLoveDisney]

:woohoo: on the code!!!!

Thanks!

I've been quite happy with my Canon Powershot, which I've had since summer of 2005. You can now get one with 7.1 megapixels, I think, for about what I spent on mine, which has 5.9 (I think).

This would be the equivalent of mine:

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=14919

(Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste. The DIS has robbed me of the ability to make it into a link.)

Thank you! I looked that one up and Costco has it on sale right now. And I do have a birthday coming up...

[SwansLoveDisney]

DH and I have been waiting not so patiently to hear from the company with whom he interviewed last week.

Well, we (he) heard something today!

DH received an email that said the interview went really well and that he will be receiving an offer very soon.

So the good new is that there will definitely be an offer.

The bad news is that we STILL don't know what the offer is!!!

I am such a patient person in some regards, but not when it comes to this! I wanna know when we're moving back to Chicago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nicole786]

Ohh I hope the offer is good! I want to go visit chicago one day--just because they have a store there for the website threadless.com that they dont have anywhere else AND its a beautiful city!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Ohh I hope the offer is good! I want to go visit chicago one day--just because they have a store there for the website threadless.com that they dont have anywhere else AND its a beautiful city!

Have you been to Chicago? I love it!!! (obviously)

I'm going to check out threadless.com now. haha!

[mrsksomeday]

Keeping my fingers crossed that you will be moving about 340 miles north of me very soon!!!

[MAGICFOR2]

Hope the offer is what he wants!

[MeMom]

Good news! I hope he gets what he wants and needs for you guys to be able to make the move comfortably. I'm sure you are looking forward to being close to friends and relatives. Are you ready to face a cold Chicago winter? :)

[Sarilas]

Oh my gosh - you're so close to getting to Chicago! I really hope this all works out perfectly for you both!

[mkluvsmickey]

Congrats on the offer - I hope its even better than what you are expecting! I love Chicago - I've only been once but would love to go back.

[troobabiee7]

Congratulations on the offer! It must be so exciting having the option to move back home so soon. Good luck!

When it cmes to cameras, I just got the Canon Powershot SD1100 and love it! It was on sale for around $250 at Circuit City and it works great. I first bought the Olympus Stylus 1010 since we've always had Olympus cameras and they were amazing. Big mistake. Despite good reviews the camera was horrible - every sngle picture was either dark, grainy or blurry, and everyone looked sickly in them. I tried to exchange it but was then told about Circuit City's 15% restocking fee, which they somehow forgot to mention when I bought the camera. I'd have to either get a camera more expensive than the original or pay $40 just to return it. That made me mad but the Canon was only $20 more so I got that one... plus the girl didn't know what she was doing and wound up giving me money back :lmao: So before you buy at Circuit City or Best Buy, make sure you get exactly what you want because that restocking fee really racks up the charges. Either way, I'm serious about my picture taking (:laughing:) and I love my new Canon!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Keeping my fingers crossed that you will be moving about 340 miles north of me very soon!!!

Thank you! :goodvibes

Hope the offer is what he wants!

Thank you!

Good news! I hope he gets what he wants and needs for you guys to be able to make the move comfortably. I'm sure you are looking forward to being close to friends and relatives. Are you ready to face a cold Chicago winter? :)

Thanks, MeMom! I am definitely ready for a Chicago winter. DH, on the other hand, is a true wimp when it comes to cold weather. We'll just have to plan lots of trips to warm places in the winter times!

Oh my gosh - you're so close to getting to Chicago! I really hope this all works out perfectly for you both!

We are so close! I'm getting so excited! Thank you!

Congrats on the offer - I hope its even better than what you are expecting! I love Chicago - I've only been once but would love to go back.

Thank you...I hope so too!

Chicago is wonderful. After living in Phoenix, I appreciate the city of Chicago so much more than I ever did. I always took it for granted. Not anymore!

Congratulations on the offer! It must be so exciting having the option to move back home so soon. Good luck!

When it cmes to cameras, I just got the Canon Powershot SD1100 and love it! It was on sale for around $250 at Circuit City and it works great. I first bought the Olympus Stylus 1010 since we've always had Olympus cameras and they were amazing. Big mistake. Despite good reviews the camera was horrible - every sngle picture was either dark, grainy or blurry, and everyone looked sickly in them. I tried to exchange it but was then told about Circuit City's 15% restocking fee, which they somehow forgot to mention when I bought the camera. I'd have to either get a camera more expensive than the original or pay $40 just to return it. That made me mad but the Canon was only $20 more so I got that one... plus the girl didn't know what she was doing and wound up giving me money back :lmao: So before you buy at Circuit City or Best Buy, make sure you get exactly what you want because that restocking fee really racks up the charges. Either way, I'm serious about my picture taking (:laughing:) and I love my new Canon!

They have that camera on sale at Costco right now for 209 with a free 2 GB memory card. It got awesome reviews on consumer reports too. I'm gonna have to convince DH that it's the perfect b-day gift for me. Maybe if the offer comes through today and it's a good one, he'll be more apt to give in!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Guess what today is!

100 days left till we go to Disney World!!!!


:banana: :cool1: :yay: :dance3:

[luvfigment]

I am so happy that your DH got an e-mail saying that he will be getting an offer and I hope it is something good. I hope you get back to Chicago soon and close to family.

YAY for only 100 days left until your trip!!!! Have you added any more ADR's?

[SwansLoveDisney]

I am so happy that your DH got an e-mail saying that he will be getting an offer and I hope it is something good. I hope you get back to Chicago soon and close to family.

YAY for only 100 days left until your trip!!!! Have you added any more ADR's?

Thank you!

No more ADRs yet. I plan on cornering DH on the drive to San Diego this weekend! He'll have to talk to me about it when we're trapped in the car for 5 hours! :rotfl:

[lisalonglash]

Woooohooooo, I'm :banana: for your countdown being at 100 days!!! I still have everything crossed for your dh to get an awesome offer - I can tell clearly from your posts that you want to be in Chicago :goodvibes Keep us updated! :thumbsup2

Great news about you getting that code! Our amazing travel agent got a code for our whole group that saved each room $500!!! Don't we just love getting a deal?! :yay:

[k_reile]

best buy does not have a restocking fee but I do believe there is a time limit on returning items though. That is why we bought our new tv and video camera there instead of circuit city. Plus my husband really hated how circuit city employees were...not real friendly.

[willwriteforears]

Congrats on definitely getting an offer! I hope it's a good one and that you'll be moving back to Chicago shortly! :goodvibes

And :dance3: :yay: :woohoo: :banana: for the 100 day mark!

[Charleston Princess]

Congrats on the definite offer -- hopefully, the details aren't too far behind!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Woooohooooo, I'm :banana: for your countdown being at 100 days!!! I still have everything crossed for your dh to get an awesome offer - I can tell clearly from your posts that you want to be in Chicago :goodvibes Keep us updated! :thumbsup2

Great news about you getting that code! Our amazing travel agent got a code for our whole group that saved each room $500!!! Don't we just love getting a deal?! :yay:

Each room saved 500?!? That's amazing! I do indeed love a good deal.

Thanks for keeping everything crossed for us! Hopefully you won't have to do that much longer!

best buy does not have a restocking fee but I do believe there is a time limit on returning items though. That is why we bought our new tv and video camera there instead of circuit city. Plus my husband really hated how circuit city employees were...not real friendly.

Restocking fees are crazy! I am going to have to pay more attention when I buy stuff.

Congrats on definitely getting an offer! I hope it's a good one and that you'll be moving back to Chicago shortly! :goodvibes

And :dance3: :yay: :woohoo: :banana: for the 100 day mark!

Thanks!

And thanks for dancing for 100 days with me!

Congrats on the definite offer -- hopefully, the details aren't too far behind!

Thank you! We're dying for the details.

[TarzansKat]

Congrats on knowing an offer is forthcoming!

Hopefully sooner rather than later... :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congrats on knowing an offer is forthcoming!

Hopefully sooner rather than later... :goodvibes

Thank you!

I thought for sure it would be yesterday, but I guess I was wrong!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Guess who's in the double digits of her countdown now?!?!



It's me!!!



99 days!



I am so excited to finally be in the double digits!



p.s. No job offer yet.

[willwriteforears]

Guess who's in the double digits of her countdown now?!?!



It's me!!!



99 days!



I am so excited to finally be in the double digits!

:dance3::banana::woohoo: :yay:party: :yay: :woohoo: :banana: :dance3:



p.s. No job offer yet.

Bummer. :sad2:

[mrsksomeday]

I will do the double digit dance with you!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[lisalonglash]

Each room saved 500?!? That's amazing! I do indeed love a good deal.

Yep, each room saved just over $500! Our TA is truly awesome :cool1:

Thanks for keeping everything crossed for us! Hopefully you won't have to do that much longer!

I hope he gets that incredible offer soon - all this crossing of body parts is getting uncomfortable :lmao:

Oh, and woooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooo for double digits now!!!!! :banana: :yay: :wizard: :goodvibes :woohoo: :cheer2: :hippie: :thumbsup2

[MeMom]

Guess who's in the double digits of her countdown now?!?!
It's me!!!

99 days!

I am so excited to finally be in the double digits!




We are, too. Just a little ahead of you. We'll look forward to seeing you and snowbell in November.


Gotta run. (The kids are having snack time before we switch classes.)

[SwansLoveDisney]

:dance3::banana::woohoo:


Thank you for dancing with me!

I will do the double digit dance with you!!
:banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks for dancing with me!

Yep, each room saved just over $500! Our TA is truly awesome :cool1:



I hope he gets that incredible offer soon - all this crossing of body parts is getting uncomfortable :lmao:

Oh, and woooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooo for double digits now!!!!! :banana: :yay: :wizard: :thumbsup2

Don't uncross everything just yet...still no offer. If the offer doesn't come before we leave for San Diego this evening, I'm going to go crazy!



We are, too. Just a little ahead of you. We'll look forward to seeing you and snowbell in November.


Gotta run. (The kids are having snack time before we switch classes.)

Yay for double digits!

I can't wait to meet everyone!

[willwriteforears]

Don't uncross everything just yet...still no offer. If the offer doesn't come before we leave for San Diego this evening, I'm going to go crazy!



And we'll go crazy along with you! I'm sending :goodvibes and :worship: that the offer will come today!

And enjoy your trip to San Diego! :thumbsup2

[SwansLoveDisney]

We're at 98 days today! :woohoo:

DH and I are leaving for San Diego right after work today. Tomorrow, we'll go to the San Diego Zoo. Then, we'll drive up to Carlsbad to a resort where will will stay Friday and Saturday night. I am so ready for a break from the heat of Phoenix!

Still no job offer. DH is interviewing as I type with another Chicago-based company whose owner just happens to be in Phoenix this week. I always thought I was a pretty patient person, but DH's job search is teaching me that I'm really not!

[SwansLoveDisney]

And we'll go crazy along with you! I'm sending :goodvibes and :worship: that the offer will come today!

And enjoy your trip to San Diego! :thumbsup2

Thank you!!!!

My cousin, who works for that company said they're "strategizing." Whatever that means!

[JaxJags08]

I hope you hear good news on the job offer soon!

Have a wonderful birthday!

[Charleston Princess]

Have fun in San Diego! Is this the birthday trip? If so, happy birthday, Julie!!!

Take pics for us! :goodvibes

Hope DH gets the offer details before you leave today!

[luvfigment]

:bday: Hope you have a great time in San Diego...I really like Carlsbad. What is the name of the resort you are staying at. One of my really good friends and bridesmaid is born and raised in Carlsbad. I will eventually make it out there during the warmer time of year I have only been there in Feb...it was a little chilly but still beautiful!

Have a great trip and be safe!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I hope you hear good news on the job offer soon!

Have a wonderful birthday!

Thank you!!!

Have fun in San Diego! Is this the birthday trip? If so, happy birthday, Julie!!!

Take pics for us! :goodvibes

Hope DH gets the offer details before you leave today!

It is indeed the birthday trip. Thank you!

I will definitely take pics!

:bday: Hope you have a great time in San Diego...I really like Carlsbad. What is the name of the resort you are staying at. One of my really good friends and bridesmaid is born and raised in Carlsbad. I will eventually make it out there during the warmer time of year I have only been there in Feb...it was a little chilly but still beautiful!

Have a great trip and be safe!!!

This will be my first time to Carlsbad. We're staying at the Sheraton resort there. It's funny that you say it was chilly there. We're going there to escape the heat, so we'd be happy if it were chilly!

Thank you!

[MAGICFOR2]

Happy Birthday! :dance3: on 98 days!

Have a great trip to San Diego - wish I was going!

[DisMomAmy]

:bday:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Happy Birthday! :dance3: on 98 days!

Have a great trip to San Diego - wish I was going!

Thank you!

:bday:

Thank you!

[SwansLoveDisney]

We're in Carlsbad right now. We have had such a wonderful time. I'm DISing to pass the time till DH wakes up. After he wakes up, we'll have breakfast and then head to the beach!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes, everyone! Tomorrow I will turn 29!

[mrsksomeday]

:bday:

[DisMomAmy]

Tomorrow I will turn 29!

For the first time? :lmao:

[MeMom]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :bday: party: :cake:

[willwriteforears]

Happy birthday!

:jumping1: :bday: party: :bday: :jumping1:

[TarzansKat]

Happy Birthday!

[MAGICFOR2]

We're in Carlsbad right now. We have had such a wonderful time. I'm DISing to pass the time till DH wakes up. After he wakes up, we'll have breakfast and then head to the beach!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes, everyone! Tomorrow I will turn 29!

I can't wait to hear about your trip!

[SwansLoveDisney]

:bday:

Thank you!

For the first time? :lmao:

Yep, the first time! The first of many, probably! :rotfl:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :bday: party: :cake:

Thank you!

Happy birthday!

:jumping1: :bday: party: :bday: :jumping1:

Thank you!

Happy Birthday!

Thank you!

I can't wait to hear about your trip!

I'll put pics and a mini TR up tonight or tomorrow. Even though it was a short trip, I'm having some post-vacation blues today and I'm not very motivated to do anything. It's like Monday morning times 10 today! :sad2:

[troobabiee7]

Sorry it's a day late but Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great time in California!

[OnceAgain]

This is a great thread, I'm actaully starting to do the same thing, only it's the DW who's not very into Disney.. But we're going for the first time next May! Took some family convincing. Most of us have been to DL, but not WDW so I'm optimistic that we'll be able to keep going back once DW sees how much fun it is..

[luvfigment]

Welcome back and hope you had a great time. Can't wait to see some pictures!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Sorry it's a day late but Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great time in California!

Thank you! We did have an awesome time in Cali!

This is a great thread, I'm actaully starting to do the same thing, only it's the DW who's not very into Disney.. But we're going for the first time next May! Took some family convincing. Most of us have been to DL, but not WDW so I'm optimistic that we'll be able to keep going back once DW sees how much fun it is..

Good work convincing your DW to take a trip to WDW!

And :welcome:

I have yet to go to DL, but I keep trying to convince DH to go there!

Welcome back and hope you had a great time. Can't wait to see some pictures!

Thank you!

Pics coming up!

[lisalonglash]

I'm sorry I'm a day late too, but...

:bday: party:

I'm glad you had a good time in CA :goodvibes

Looking forward to the pictures! :banana:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm sorry I'm a day late too, but...

:bday: party:

I'm glad you had a good time in CA :goodvibes

Looking forward to the pictures! :banana:

Thank you!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Well, I tried very hard to upload my pics tonight so I could do a mini TR for San Diego. However, photobucket had other plans. I couldn't upload a thing!

I'll try again tomorrow!

[SwansLoveDisney]

After what seemed like a super long day last Thursday, DH and I packed up the car and got on the road!

The drive to San Diego was kinda crazy. We took a short cut through an Indian reservation just south of Phoenix. It was cool to drive through the reservation. Pretty soon, the sun started to go down and we saw a beautiful sunset as we drove west. I am the worst on road trips because I drink way too much water and I have to stop a lot! So we stopped at a desolate rest area in the middle of the desert and visions of every horror movie I have ever seen started running though my head. Needless to say, I made it a quick rest stop and jumped back in the car. Our next stop was in Yuma to fill up on gas before gas prices jumped up in Cali. After about 5 hours of driving, we arrived at Holiday Inn Express in downtown San Diego. We were both pretty tired as it was just past midnight so we went straight to bed. But then we got sucked into the Olympics and stayed up too late!

Friday morning, we woke up and ate a delicious (free) breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express. We saw a guy get kicked out because he wasn't actually staying at the hotel. I felt bad for the girls who had to kick him out!

Then it was time for the San Diego Zoo!
It was about a 5 minute drive from our hotel to the zoo.
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If you've never been to the San Diego Zoo, I highly recommend it. It's just as good as everyone says! The animal enclosures are huge, realistic, and there are lots of animals in each enclosure. Usually, I leave a zoo feeling bad for some of the animals, but I thought all the animals seemed very happy here!

Here's DH
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And a gorilla
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And DH and I waiting for a wild animal show
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Little did I know, this wild animal show included a hawk. I have a bird phobia and I try to avoid birds at all costs. I was talked into going to the bird show at Animal Kingdom last year and I'm glad I saw it, but I was definitely scared throughout the show. Well, the hawk at the San Diego Zoo Wild Animal show was supposed to fly from his perch in the back of the audience down the the keeper's glove on the stage. Well, that hawk would not move from his perch. Apparently, the keeper had seen another hawk hanging around and he thought that was why the show hawk wouldn't come out. The keeper told us to all be very still so he could get the show hawks attention. So I froze right where I was, being sure not to move a muscle (aside from my respiratory muscles, of course) and braced myself for possible disaster. And a disaster it was! The hawk, instead of flying to the keeper, flew into a tree on the outskirts of the outdoor theater. Well, the keepers couldn't get that show hawk to come back. So they asked the audience to quietly leave the theater without looking up at the hawk or making too much noise. Leaving that theater was a very frightening moment for me. Crisis averted, we immediately walked to the other side of the zoo.

The pandas were adorable

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After checking out most of the animals at the zoo, it was time to move on. (I'm sorry about the lack of pics...I was so enthralled with everything there, I kept forgetting to take pics!)

We began the drive up to Carlsbad and stopped in La Jolla along the way.

This is where the seals hang out in La Jolla. There were some in the water, but you can't really see them in the pic.

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DH hanging out

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After a stop in La Jolla, we continued on to Carlsbad. We had lunch at a burger joint and then checked into our hotel, which was a Sheraton resort. This resort was beautiful. Our only issue was that the ceilings seemed to be a little thin. We could hear EVERY footstep of our upstairs neighbors!

After getting settled at the hotel, we got some ice cream down by the beach and went to hang out on the beach, eat our ice cream, and watch the sunset. And guess who forgot her camera? Yep, me. I don't have the pics to prove it, but it was a gorgeous sunset and it was such a wonderful moment, with just DH and I sitting there together, watching and listening to the ocean, and witnessing a wonderful sunset. :cloud9:

We actually sat and walked on the beach for a couple hours, so we were hungry by the time we left. We picked up some Chinese take out and brought it back to our room. We ate yummy food, watched the Olympics, and walked around the resort. It was an awesome day.

Saturday morning, we woke up and went to breakfast at a little diner in town. On the way, we saw that some jokesters had put bubble bath or something in the fountain in town!

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(Of course i have pics of that and not the sunset!)

After a yummy diner breakfast, we went back to the hotel and got ourselves ready for a day at the beach.

The beach in Carlsbad was great! It was very spread out and uncrowded. We had a small piece of beach all to ourselves! I love playing in the waves, so I spent a lot of time on the water. I also spent a lot of time reading and just watching the waves.

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DH and me
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We left the beach at about 2:30 p.m. and went back to the hotel. It was time to use the hotel pool!

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We hung out at the pool for a couple hours and then got ready for dinner.

Dinner was at a romantic and delicious Italian restaurant in town.

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Then it was time for another walk on the beach.

After returning to the hotel and watching some Olympics, we went to sleep.

Sunday morning, we woke up and it was my birthday! Yay! We walked around the resort and took some pictures.

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Then we checked out of the hotel and headed to Einstein Bagels (my fave!) for breakfast.

After breakfast, we drove back home to Phoenix, picked up the dogs and then relaxed and enjoyed a Sunday evening at home.

It was a wonderful, romantic trip. Although DH and travel quite a bit, this was only the second trip since our honeymoon where it was just the two of us. We normally go on a trip with friends or family or we go to visit friends or family. Being alone on a trip like this with DH was just perfect. :cloud9:

[stagemomx3]

It sounds like a great trip. Well except for the hawk! The beach looks gorgeous.

[willwriteforears]

What a wonderful birthday trip! I'm glad you got to have some just you and DH time. :cloud9:

Yes, the San Diego Zoo is awesome! I agree; the animals look very well cared-for and they seem to have enough room to roam.

Or a little too much, as with the hawk! :scared1: But I'm glad everyone made it out of the show okay. :thumbsup2