OT - Chat Chat Away

[thelittlemermaid83]

July? That's getting a bit close to peak times for my liking!

I know but i want to see fireworks and Kyra wants to Fantillusion.

Don't worry 2011 will hopefully be full of non peak trips :lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

Fireworks though!!

They really are worth the crowds! :)

Plus FP will work a treat :goodvibes

[torsie24]

I know but i want to see fireworks and Kyra wants to Fantillusion.

Don't worry 2011 will hopefully be full of non peak trips :lmao:
I am going to start getting SO jealous of you guys once I get back next week!

After this trip i wotn be back to dlrp until at least 2012!! Boo hoo hoo!

I'll have to live vicariously through all of you!

[thelittlemermaid83]

I am going to start getting SO jealous of you guys once I get back next week!

After this trip i wotn be back to dlrp until at least 2012!! Boo hoo hoo!

I'll have to live vicariously through all of you!

I was planning not to go at all next year but its cheaper for me to do go DLP then Spain or Greece for a week, its like over £1100 for me and Kyra where July in DLP seems to be coming up at £650 with a night free.

Fingers crossed they have that offer next year.

[cap'njack.]

I know but i want to see fireworks and Kyra wants to Fantillusion.

Don't worry 2011 will hopefully be full of non peak trips :lmao:

That's very, very true. I wonder if there is a week where they start the fireworks etc but there are no school holidays anywere!

[cap'njack.]

I am going to start getting SO jealous of you guys once I get back next week!

After this trip i wotn be back to dlrp until at least 2012!! Boo hoo hoo!

I'll have to live vicariously through all of you!

Aaahhhh :sad1:

We have to see how tight money is and then go from there after new baby is born. I want to do as many trips as possible while we don't have to worry about school etc and then calm down when Kacee starts school.

[thelittlemermaid83]

I think its the 2nd week of july.

I wont be too mad if its busy, as long as i have a good spot for fireworks nd Fantillusion i will be happy.

[torsie24]

That's very, very true. I wonder if there is a week where they start the fireworks etc but there are no school holidays anywere!
Nope nope nope!

I went at the very first day of fireworks - coincided with the 1st day of french school holidays....:(:(

[thelittlemermaid83]

Nope nope nope!

I went at the very first day of fireworks - coincided with the 1st day of french school holidays....:(:(

When do they go back to school? Late August?

[cap'njack.]

When do they go back to school? Late August?

That's a good point, maybe right at the end of the season.

I'll have to wait for fireworks until Kacee is at school. By that time they'll be ok with queueing which is the only thing putting me off of going at a peak time again. Kacee is ok if he can't see the ride ala POTC, PM, Buzz etc but sucks if he can such as Cars, Flying Carpets, Dumbo etc

[cap'njack.]

Ok guys and gals, I'm off home now, speak to you all later :wave2:

[thelittlemermaid83]

That's a good point, maybe right at the end of the season.

I'll have to wait for fireworks until Kacee is at school. By that time they'll be ok with queueing which is the only thing putting me off of going at a peak time again. Kacee is ok if he can't see the ride ala POTC, PM, Buzz etc but sucks if he can such as Cars, Flying Carpets, Dumbo etc

Kyra is like that esp with Dumbo, i refused to ride in last week it was just to cold. This obv didnt go down too well with her lol.

[A Small World]

Good evening everyone - Im home from work :goodvibes

[ukstitch]

Good evening everyone - Im home from work :goodvibes

As am I - the weather's awful down here today. It's so windy and also wet.

[Cyrano]

:(

Carpets are a necessity....

:lmao:
Although I'd have to concur that supportive mums are definitely a necessity :goodvibes

[gemmybear83]

Good evening had a very annoying journey home - it should only take 10 mins to get home from Newcastle city centre on the bus and it took 45 mins due to roadworks grrrrrr (and they ahve put the bus prices up over the weekend - double grrrr!)

[Danauk]

Evening all, I'm back from work. I was chatting to one of the parents in the playground this morning and she works in H Samuels where they sell the Disney traditions orniments. She said if I wanted any more of them I had to go in when she was working so I could get 30% off wih her staff discount. I might have to have a look at the weekend!

[J Marley]

Good Evening Everyone :goodvibes

First day back at work for me today after 3 weeks off...was fine and everyone drooled over my piccies saying the snow and ice looked brilliant.

One of my colleages has decided that she will going soon.Yeah I've converted another..... thats 2 so far :banana:

[gemmybear83]

Evening all, I'm back from work. I was chatting to one of the parents in the playground this morning and she works in H Samuels where they sell the Disney traditions orniments. She said if I wanted any more of them I had to go in when she was working so I could get 30% off wih her staff discount. I might have to have a look at the weekend!

Thats great news! Did today go ok?

[Danauk]

Thats great news! Did today go ok?

Yes thanks, my student is really nice and she seems like she will be really good with my class. She said they were the nicest class she had had on her teaching practices so far (this is her 5th).

[torsie24]

Wow! I love your Signature pictures karen!!!

Evening all!! :)

[gemmybear83]

Yes thanks, my student is really nice and she seems like she will be really good with my class. She said they were the nicest class she had had on her teaching practices so far (this is her 5th).

Aww thats a lovely thing to say! Sounds like you have got yourself a good student!

Hi Torsie!

[A Small World]

Good Evening Everyone :goodvibes

First day back at work for me today after 3 weeks off...was fine and everyone drooled over my piccies saying the snow and ice looked brilliant.

One of my colleages has decided that she will going soon.Yeah I've converted another..... thats 2 so far :banana:

Glad it went Ok - first days back are always the worst especially after 3 weeks off

[torsie24]

Helloooo gemma!

Ring on your finger yet?

I dont! :( Still hidden!

[Danauk]

Wow! I love your Signature pictures karen!!!

Evening all!! :)

Thanks, I fancied a change so I thought I would go with pictures I had taken of the park icons of every Disney park I have been to. I'm impressed I got so many without people in!! lol

[gemmybear83]

Helloooo gemma!

Ring on your finger yet?

I dont! :( Still hidden!

Haha no!! There would be a big announcement - we have a wedding day though - the 8th December 2010 how organised is that ?!!!

My future sister in law is being redundant though (unless she gets another job on Wednesday as she has an interview), so were going to keep our plans to ourselves for a bit, as its not really the right timing to say - coem to Orlando with us for a week next year when they have two big mortgages to pay :sad1:

[torsie24]

Haha no!! There would be a big announcement - we have a wedding day though - the 8th December 2010 how organised is that ?!!!

My future sister in law is being redundant though (unless she gets another job on Wednesday as she has an interview), so were going to keep our plans to ourselves for a bit, as its not really the right timing to say - coem to Orlando with us for a week next year when they have two big mortgages to pay :sad1:
Smart, its a horrible time for jobs at the moment!

How excting you have your date though!! :)

[thelittlemermaid83]

I wonder if someone will post a trippie from new year eves at DLP, I've just seen a video of the fireworks from WDS on New years Eve they look very impressive.

[A Small World]

I wonder if someone will post a trippie from new year eves at DLP, I've just seen a video of the fireworks from WDS on New years Eve they look very impressive.

Fiona35 has started hers and there are also some from last year that I read

[gemmybear83]

Smart, its a horrible time for jobs at the moment!

How excting you have your date though!! :)

I know, she works for ASDA headoffice, this sounds awful but I think they want rid of her rather than they are making lots of people redundant, as she has made mistakes in her job, plus I had a meeting with the property guys from Asda regarding building new supermarkets - and lets say they are very keen to get thing built ASAP so things cant be that bad!:)

[gemmybear83]

I wonder if someone will post a trippie from new year eves at DLP, I've just seen a video of the fireworks from WDS on New years Eve they look very impressive.

I would love to go for new year - I think the atmosphere would be amazing!:goodvibes

[thelittlemermaid83]

Fiona35 has started hers and there are also some from last year that I read

Thanks Small World off to have a read.

[J Marley]

Helloooo gemma!

Ring on your finger yet?

I dont! :( Still hidden!


It will not be long now :goodvibes

Haha no!! There would be a big announcement - we have a wedding day though - the 8th December 2010 how organised is that ?!!!


Great date :thumbsup2 my youngest son will be 8 on your wedding day.

Just remembered that this time last week we were having dinner in Cafe Mickeys :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

[gemmybear83]

It will not be long now :goodvibes



Great date :thumbsup2 my youngest son will be 8 on your wedding day.

Just remembered that this time last week we were having dinner in Cafe Mickeys :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

Awww I've never been to Cafe Mickey!:scared1: Now I am over my fear of characters I want to go!

[thelittlemermaid83]

I would love to go for new year - I think the atmosphere would be amazing!:goodvibes

Me too, maybe when Kyra is older and can deal with very large crowds.

[hildasmuriel]

My kids will think we live at a theme park. So far this year I have booked 3 DLRP trips, 2 Legoland trips ........

Cathy - when are you going to Legoland? We live about 10 minutes away from there and I know - I just know - I'm bound to bump into you. It happened SO many times last month, it's bound to happen when you go to Legoland. :lmao:

[Danauk]

We went to WDW for Christmas and New Year a few years ago and loved it. The fireworks were amazing. Can't wait to go back and do it all again in a few years time!!

[A Small World]

We went to WDW for Christmas and New Year a few years ago and loved it. The fireworks were amazing. Can't wait to go back and do it all again in a few years time!!

We did it two yrs in a row to WDW when DSs were children. It was meant to be a trip of a lifetime but we enjoyed it so much we booked again for the following year.

We had a great time

[tennisfan]

Evening all, how is everyone?

[poppyolivia]

Hi guys!

Is anyone watching Ch4 right now? Its heartbreaking, Fiona Phillips and her dad. Its so harsh, poor poor man.

[britchic4]

Cathy - when are you going to Legoland? We live about 10 minutes away from there and I know - I just know - I'm bound to bump into you. It happened SO many times last month, it's bound to happen when you go to Legoland. :lmao:

Can't remember exactly and my calendar is downstairs but sometime in June and then in July - will let you know dates!

[thelittlemermaid83]

Hi guys!

Is anyone watching Ch4 right now? Its heartbreaking, Fiona Phillips and her dad. Its so harsh, poor poor man.

I was watching Eastenders, now im watching Jon and Kate plus 8.

[A Small World]

Evening all, how is everyone?

Evening Nikki :goodvibes

[gemmybear83]

OMG I have just to *persuade* Henry to go to WDW for a pre wedding planning trip this autumn - I think he senses my disney blues as I have been playing the fantasmic theme tune all night :rolleyes1

Henry seems to think we could get sick of it if we went too much - I have no idea how he thinks this!:lmao: Crazy talk!

[thelittlemermaid83]

OMG I have just to *persuade* Henry to go to WDW for a pre wedding planning trip this autumn - I think he senses my disney blues as I have been playing the fantasmic theme tune all night :rolleyes1

Henry seems to think we could get sick of it if we went too much - I have no idea how he thinks this!:lmao: Crazy talk!

I think its impossible to ever get sick of Disney holidays.

[tennisfan]

Evening Nikki :goodvibes

Evening, how are you?

[gemmybear83]

I think its impossible to ever get sick of Disney holidays.

I agree!! I could go every weekend quite easily!:rotfl:

[A Small World]

Evening, how are you?

Fine thanks - had a really busy day at work though so trying to wind down now

How are you?

[thelittlemermaid83]

I agree!! I could go every weekend quite easily!:rotfl:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I have some on FB who live in France who go every weekend, i'm so jealous.

[gemmybear83]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I have some on FB who live in France who go every weekend, i'm so jealous.

If I lived as close as you to the eurostar I would go a lot more, planes are just a lot more hassle!

[tennisfan]

Fine thanks - had a really busy day at work though so trying to wind down now

How are you?

Not bad thanks, just a bit tired but I haven't really done much today:confused3 Back to work tomorrow:sad1:

[torsie24]

OMG I have just to *persuade* Henry to go to WDW for a pre wedding planning trip this autumn - I think he senses my disney blues as I have been playing the fantasmic theme tune all night :rolleyes1

Henry seems to think we could get sick of it if we went too much - I have no idea how he thinks this!:lmao: Crazy talk!
Go september!!! Join in the pre planning trip trip!!! :)

Then I can tell him how we're having 2 planning trips and he'll feel he got a good deal!!

[gemmybear83]

Go september!!! Join in the pre planning trip trip!!! :)

Then I can tell him how we're having 2 planning trips and he'll feel he got a good deal!!

Haha!! What prices have you been getting - I cant get anything very good, but I've only just started looking to be fair!

I would want value or mod, with ddp as were going to try wedding restaurants on this trip. We can go any dates, quite fancy Oct to be there for halloween as I've never done a disney halloween :)

[torsie24]

Well, about £300 for flights, the I've been looking at Mods - so hotel is like £580 and then tickets @£400.

I'm going to wait until the US site has free DDP. Also I'm hopgint the 4 for 3 is extended or comes back for september dates

[gemmybear83]

Well, about £300 for flights, the I've been looking at Mods - so hotel is like £580 and then tickets @£400.

I'm going to wait until the US site has free DDP. Also I'm hopgint the 4 for 3 is extended or comes back for september dates

£400 for tickets :scared1: I paid £300 for two 2 week ultimate tickets last year!

Yeah I was looking at the 4 for 3 deal too, the prices are much more expensive than last year but I don't think I'm looking in value seasons. Hmmmm

[mommy2ash]

evening all

just got ash to sleep i swear that girl never gets tired.

[tennisfan]

evening all

just got ash to sleep i swear that girl never gets tired.

Evening:goodvibes

[torsie24]

£400 for tickets :scared1: I paid £300 for two 2 week ultimate tickets last year!

Yeah I was looking at the 4 for 3 deal too, the prices are much more expensive than last year but I don't think I'm looking in value seasons. Hmmmm
Yeah - value is only until 1st Oct I think - hence my september trip - also epcot food and wine is the end of sept so I thought it would get busier for that...

[tennisfan]

I'm going to go now.

Night all:goodvibes

[gemmybear83]

Aaah will try looking earlier - I'm put off free dining as I've heard its really hard to get ADR's (well harder then usual) and places ran out of food!!!!!

[A Small World]

I'm going to go now.

Night all:goodvibes

Night Nikki - hope its OK at work tomorrow. See you tomorrow night

[torsie24]

Aaah will try looking earlier - I'm put off free dining as I've heard its really hard to get ADR's (well harder then usual) and places ran out of food!!!!!
The free one is only counter service. But its only £4 a day to upgrade to one counter one table...so I think i'd risk it

[gemmybear83]

The free one is only counter service. But its only £4 a day to upgrade to one counter one table...so I think i'd risk it

True, last year the deals were much better - I'm not going to book anything straight away, and might see if my brother can wrangle me a discount ;)

[torsie24]

True, last year the deals were much better - I'm not going to book anything straight away, and might see if my brother can wrangle me a discount ;)
Lucky so and so!

I wish I new someone on the mouse-side!

[gemmybear83]

Lucky so and so!

I wish I new someone on the mouse-side!

He's not on the mouse side he's on the BA side - but BA holidays are so overpriced I doubt there will be much difference :confused3

[torsie24]

He's not on the mouse side he's on the BA side - but BA holidays are so overpriced I doubt there will be much difference :confused3
No, packages never work out cheaper. :(

Could help a lot with flights though!! :cool1:

[gemmybear83]

No, packages never work out cheaper. :(

Could help a lot with flights though!! :cool1:

It works better the further your travel - and as Orlando isnt too far away (in long haul flight sense you dont save too much money and there are flight restrictions).

I have found no good deals - I have toyed with getting an annual pass and one of those dining cards, so we could use the annual pass to get discounts off our wedding hotels but I'm not convinced you can book as far in advance as I would like.

[A Small World]

Good night everyone :goodvibes

[torsie24]

Morning all! :)

[thelittlemermaid83]

Its too early, usually im still in bed....

Welcome to the school run Emma lol. Roll on half term for a lay in lol.


Morning Torsie.

[cap'njack.]

Morning all :wave2:

Hope the school run goes ok Emma

[mummyal]

Morning all.

Hope the school run goes ok Emma. How long does it take for you to walk to school?

I'm off for a swim after this (trying to get fit & healthy - although I'm sure it'll take me forever to get fit). Meant to start last week but couldn't be bothered. So it HAS TO be done today, otherwise, I'll never start. As it's quite mild today, I even walked to drop Adam at nursery this morning (30 mins walk, there and back). Well, I was going to drive but I asked Louise whether she wanted to walk or drive and she said walk. She's good that way, my daughter lol.

Have a nice day everyone.

[torsie24]

Morning all.

Hope the school run goes ok Emma. How long does it take for you to walk to school?

I'm off for a swim after this (trying to get fit & healthy - although I'm sure it'll take me forever to get fit). Meant to start last week but couldn't be bothered. So it HAS TO be done today, otherwise, I'll never start. As it's quite mild today, I even walked to drop Adam at nursery this morning (30 mins walk, there and back). Well, I was going to drive but I asked Louise whether she wanted to walk or drive and she said walk. She's good that way, my daughter lol.

Have a nice day everyone.
Wow! Well done on the fitness regime Alice!

I wish I could get motivated. It's just knowing this weekend I'll be eating loads of naughty stuff makes me feel like starting this week is futile....

maybe when i get back from dlrp!

[cap'njack.]

Wow! Well done on the fitness regime Alice!

I wish I could get motivated. It's just knowing this weekend I'll be eating loads of naughty stuff makes me feel like starting this week is futile....

maybe when i get back from dlrp!

Only 5 days now Torsie :cool1:

[mommy2ash]

morning all!!!

i have to get started with exercise too. yesterday i found out i have an underactive thyroid so thats my excuse for not losing weight lol

[torsie24]

morning all!!!

i have to get started with exercise too. yesterday i found out i have an underactive thyroid so thats my excuse for not losing weight lol
Haha, my mum was told that was why sh wasn't losing wieght, but it turns out it doesn't actually affect weight loss or ability to lose weight at all.

Nor does metabolism.

Sadly my only excuse (like most of the nation) is that I eat too much and excercise too little. :(

I don;t know why I jstu can;t get motivated this year, alst year I was losing like half a stone each month, and loved exercising and eating healthily....it;s jsut too hard at the moment. :(

[ghockley1981]

morning all, so what DIS is going on today, anyone thought about halloween yet after seeing the post by scampybunny?

Im still undecided whether to go for Halloween or Christmas, I can't stretch to both :sad2:

[mommy2ash]

Haha, my mum was told that was why sh wasn't losing wieght, but it turns out it doesn't actually affect weight loss or ability to lose weight at all.

Nor does metabolism.

Sadly my only excuse (like most of the nation) is that I eat too much and excercise too little. :(

I don;t know why I jstu can;t get motivated this year, alst year I was losing like half a stone each month, and loved exercising and eating healthily....it;s jsut too hard at the moment. :(

yeah it is hard to get motivated. i have had this since i was pg with ash only just got medication i have to take for life. it makes you really tired and i have to agree with the weight thing as before ash i was really skinny and didnt gain much weight till this problem cropped up. i actually weigh more than i did when i first had ash :rotfl2: my dr thought that was funny till she figured out what was wrong. i dont eat a lot and i walk everywhere so i couldnt figure out what was wrong :rotfl:

well done for losing half a stone a month though that was great. if you can do it once you can do it again. we all need to go easy once in a while.were you doing a lot of exercise then?

[ghockley1981]

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday dear pirate:

Happy Brithday to you


:bday:

[mommy2ash]

is it capn jacks birthday lol

happy birthday!!!

[mommy2ash]

morning all, so what DIS is going on today, anyone thought about halloween yet after seeing the post by scampybunny?

Im still undecided whether to go for Halloween or Christmas, I can't stretch to both :sad2:

yep it has me remembering last year. it was a great trip. i really wish i had done a tr now lol. i really want to go for christmas. so everyone stop tempting me :rotfl:

[cap'njack.]

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday dear pirate:

Happy Brithday to you


:bday:

Thanks Glenn :thumbsup2

Oh and I'd go for Halloween, imho much better than Christmas!

[thelittlemermaid83]

Kyra didnt want me to leave her at pre-school today but luckily i snuck out lol.

Her teacher has also just been DLRP so we had good gossip bout that lol.

Also found out Kyra joins the main school next Sept and her school dont allow any days off term time.

[mommy2ash]

Kyra didnt want me to leave her at pre-school today but luckily i snuck out lol.

Her teacher has also just been DLRP so we had good gossip bout that lol.

Also found out Kyra joins the main school next Sept and her school dont allow any days off term time.

oh no. i am dreading having to go during school holidays. although i think some of the irish ones are different to the french and british so i might find some few days i could go

so kyra was ok going in. ash starts in september and i get teary eyed thinking about it :rotfl:

[britchic4]

Glad Kyra went in OK - hope you have a nice time to yourself Emma!

[cap'njack.]

Kyra didnt want me to leave her at pre-school today but luckily i snuck out lol.

Her teacher has also just been DLRP so we had good gossip bout that lol.

Also found out Kyra joins the main school next Sept and her school dont allow any days off term time.

It'll get easier. Then it gets heart breaking when they ask to go on a day where they don't! Kacee often cries on a Sunday as he wants to go to Nursery :confused3

[thelittlemermaid83]

oh no. i am dreading having to go during school holidays. although i think some of the irish ones are different to the french and british so i might find some few days i could go

so kyra was ok going in. ash starts in september and i get teary eyed thinking about it :rotfl:

I think im going to go offseason next year and leave peak season untill i really have to now.

The trips i book now untill she starts are ok as techincally she doesnt even have to be at pre-school.

Yeah she was ok goin in, it was when i was going to leave she started getting a bit needy lol. I'm now enjoying the peace and quiet.

I must admit though im not religious the prayer spot looked really comfy lol. Lets hope Kyra spends some time in the thinking chair :lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

I'm now enjoying the months ive missed of Jeremy Kyle lol.

He is the king of chavs lol.

[torsie24]

Happy birthday Cap'n!!

Hope you've visited this thread!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2057088

[jellybabie68]

Good morning everyone, I am new to the forum, so look forward to meeting and chatting with you all, I am over knackered this morning, I work evenings for TNT Express and last night we had a power cut for over an hour, which resulted in our servers crashing and no computers working, we were shuttled off to another depot 50 miles away, driven by our looney operations manager who thought it was hilarious to drive at 100mph in the rain on the M25, I have never been so scared in my life!!!!!!

Anyway I am really trying to get back dieting again, lost 6 stones the year before last but ended up gaining 4 stones of it again last year!!!! :confused3 :confused3 We have started a weightloss competition at work, tomorrow night we all get weighed (21 of us) and put in a £1 in a pot, the person who loses the most each week will win the £21 - good way of earning my spending money for disney lol. Then our ops manager said in 6 months time, the person who has lost the highest percentage of weight will get £100 in vouchers!.

Oh whilst I remember, Boots start their 75% off sale tomorrow - just read it online :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[poppyolivia]

Is it your birthday Cap'n? Many happy returns!!:thumbsup2

Well I won a disney door knocker from Ebay and it came today and its huge (well bigger than I thought)!:rotfl: Thing is the way the screws go its like you put 2 screws in the door then slide the knocker on.....someone will nick it!!:rotfl: I'm super glueing it on too!:lmao:

I also won £25 from the nursery!:banana: its a good day!lol

[thelittlemermaid83]

Oh whilst I remember, Boots start their 75% off sale tomorrow - just read it online :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Welcome to the DIS :goodvibes We are all a nutty bunch here;)

:thumbsup2 Thanks for the heads up about Boots :)

[cap'njack.]

Happy birthday Cap'n!!

Hope you've visited this thread!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2057088

Thanks Torise!

I was just heading over there!

[thelittlemermaid83]

Is it your birthday Cap'n? Many happy returns!!:thumbsup2

Well I won a disney door knocker from Ebay and it came today and its huge (well bigger than I thought)!:rotfl: Thing is the way the screws go its like you put 2 screws in the door then slide the knocker on.....someone will nick it!!:rotfl: I'm super glueing it on too!:lmao:

I also won £25 from the nursery!:banana: its a good day!lol

A Disney door knocker? Show us a pic Katrina?

[poppyolivia]

Good morning everyone, I am new to the forum, so look forward to meeting and chatting with you all, I am over knackered this morning, I work evenings for TNT Express and last night we had a power cut for over an hour, which resulted in our servers crashing and no computers working, we were shuttled off to another depot 50 miles away, driven by our looney operations manager who thought it was hilarious to drive at 100mph in the rain on the M25, I have never been so scared in my life!!!!!!

Anyway I am really trying to get back dieting again, lost 6 stones the year before last but ended up gaining 4 stones of it again last year!!!! :confused3 :confused3 We have started a weightloss competition at work, tomorrow night we all get weighed (21 of us) and put in a £1 in a pot, the person who loses the most each week will win the £21 - good way of earning my spending money for disney lol. Then our ops manager said in 6 months time, the person who has lost the highest percentage of weight will get £100 in vouchers!.

Oh whilst I remember, Boots start their 75% off sale tomorrow - just read it online :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


Hi there!!:thumbsup2

Well done on the weight loss! A shame you put a wee bitty on but you sound like you can lose it again, I respect that, I would be really rubbish at sticking to it!

[poppyolivia]

A Disney door knocker? Show us a pic Katrina?

go onto ebay and wham in disney door knocker...there is none for uk but its the ones that come up from America....it looks black with goofy, mickey and donald on it ......i got it from a uk seller for £9.50 all in!:goodvibes

[ghockley1981]

Happy birthday Cap'n!!

Hope you've visited this thread!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2057088

never seen that before, i wonder what else im missing out on in this forum

[thelittlemermaid83]

I'll go have a look.

When waiting to be let into the school some mum came and asked me if i was Kyra's mother. WAS NOT IMPRESSED.

[mommy2ash]

I'm now enjoying the months ive missed of Jeremy Kyle lol.

He is the king of chavs lol.

omg i love that show. i can never understand people who go on it. would you not be embarrassed in front of your neighbours or workmates afterwards lol

[poppyolivia]

When waiting to be let into the school some mum came and asked me if i was Kyra's mother. WAS NOT IMPRESSED.

:confused3 why?

[mommy2ash]

I'll go have a look.

When waiting to be let into the school some mum came and asked me if i was Kyra's mother. WAS NOT IMPRESSED.

why do people find that so surprising?? you must find that very annoying.

if it makes you feel better people think ash is my sister *** i only look about fifteen :rotfl:

[thelittlemermaid83]

:confused3 why?

Well i know me and Kyra are not completley the same race but i thought it was really rude. She assumed i was the childminder :mad:

Some people have no shame.

[thelittlemermaid83]

why do people find that so surprising?? you must find that very annoying.

if it makes you feel better people think ash is my sister *** i only look about fifteen :rotfl:

People need to educate themselves a bit more. I would never ask such a question.

[poppyolivia]

Well i know me and Kyra are not completley the same race but i thought it was really rude. She assumed i was the childminder :mad:

Some people have no shame.

oh right it was said like that..I thought you meant kinda like..hi there are you Kyras mother, my josh is in her class, how are you.....

[thelittlemermaid83]

oh right it was said like that..I thought you meant kinda like..hi there are you Kyras mother, my josh is in her class, how are you.....

No she actually thought Kyra didnt belong to me but someone else.

What shocked me was the fact she ran over to me (and i mean ran) to ask.:confused3

[poppyolivia]

No she actually thought Kyra didnt belong to me but someone else.

What shocked me was the fact she ran over to me (and i mean ran) to ask.:confused3

Don't take any heed of it Emma, some people were born ignorant!

what did you say?

[thelittlemermaid83]

Don't take any heed of it Emma, some people were born ignorant!

what did you say?

I was like yes I'm her mum so..... :lmao:

I can kinda expect it from the elderly but someone who is a bit younger than my mum....no.

[thelittlemermaid83]

WOW i got my Birthday gift from the DIS exchange and some one sent me the Tinkerbell soundtrack. lovely.

[poppyolivia]

I was like yes I'm her mum so..... :lmao:

I can kinda expect it from the elderly but someone who is a bit younger than my mum....no.

I actually find it hard to understand why she wanted to know...its weird!:rotfl:

you should said no I'm not her mum I'm her granny!:rotfl:

[thelittlemermaid83]

I actually find it hard to understand why she wanted to know...its weird!:rotfl:

you should said no I'm not her mum I'm ger granny!:rotfl:

:lmao: :lmao:

Gotta leave in a bit to go and pick up the little mouse.

[poppyolivia]

WOW i got my Birthday gift from the DIS exchange and some one sent me the Tinkerbell soundtrack. lovely.

thats lovely!!

edited to take off the weee laughing guy...not sure why I put that on lol

[mommy2ash]

No she actually thought Kyra didnt belong to me but someone else.

What shocked me was the fact she ran over to me (and i mean ran) to ask.:confused3

some people!!! has she never heard of mixed race how ignorant is that.

[thelittlemermaid83]

thats lovely!!!:rotfl:

Lol it was a cd i really wanted :thumbsup2 Got a pin and a cute WDW keyring aswell.:goodvibes

Right i best be off now be back later as i going to my mums for tea.

[MrsTigger]

Happy Birthday Cap'n :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


Hello everyone... how are you all this morning? I'm excited.. our Wii has just arrived...

[cap'njack.]

Happy Birthday Cap'n :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


Hello everyone... how are you all this morning? I'm excited.. our Wii has just arrived...

Thank you.

I hope you enjoy your Wii. We love ours!

[MrsTigger]

Thank you.

I hope you enjoy your Wii. We love ours!

And how will you be celebrating you b'day then? I'm sure I'll love it.. I've had strict instructions not to touch it tho untill Mr Tiggs gets home :laughing: We've ordered a Wii fit too but Im not sure if it will turn up.

[cap'njack.]

And how will you be celebrating you b'day then? I'm sure I'll love it.. I've had strict instructions not to touch it tho untill Mr Tiggs gets home :laughing: We've ordered a Wii fit too but Im not sure if it will turn up.

Well I'm working today :sad1: Then having an chinese takeaway with the Mrs and Kacee tonight.

We have Wii Fit. It's good, but not my favorate game.

[MrsTigger]

Well I'm working today :sad1: Then having an chinese takeaway with the Mrs and Kacee tonight.

We have Wii Fit. It's good, but not my favorate game.

:goodvibes That'll be nice then.. shame you have to work tho...

We got the Wii sports and beach sports with it as a bundle, but it was a spur of the moment purchase so I havent really looked at games...Any fav's?

[britchic4]

:goodvibes That'll be nice then.. shame you have to work tho...

We got the Wii sports and beach sports with it as a bundle, but it was a spur of the moment purchase so I havent really looked at games...Any fav's?

MarioKart, with the steering wheel, is great fun!!

[jellybabie68]

Happy Birthday CapnJack Sorry missed that off my last post. Hope you have a good day xxx

We have a wii and wii fit and I brought my daughter the hottest stage dance party for xmas it has a dance mat and is good fun although hard on the legs!!!! my sis brought her kids the guitar hero for the wii, its great, one plays drums, one on keyboard and one on the mic, here is a pic of my OH and nephew on christmas night.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/jellybabie68/n671282456_2295855_7069.jpg

Becareful when setting up wii and wii fit as you have to synchronise them to each other and I ended up knocking all our settings out :scared1:

[wideeyes]

arrgh, my essay I am trying to write is soooooooooo hard!!

[cap'njack.]

:goodvibes That'll be nice then.. shame you have to work tho...

We got the Wii sports and beach sports with it as a bundle, but it was a spur of the moment purchase so I havent really looked at games...Any fav's?

Sorry, my work internet went down for a while! Thought I was actually going to have to so some work for once :laughing:

My fav's are Mario Party 8, Mario Kart, Wario Wares and Super Smash Brothers.

[torsie24]

Wario Waires is an awesome game!

My favourite is animal crossing. :)

[cap'njack.]

Happy Birthday CapnJack Sorry missed that off my last post. Hope you have a good day xxx


Thank you!

I really wanted Guitar Hero but it's just too expensive atm for me to be able to afford when I've got two DLRP trips to fund :thumbsup2

[angel_nix]

Happy Birthday Capn!

It looks like we're going to be going in March aswell!!

[cap'njack.]

Happy Birthday Capn!

It looks like we're going to be going in March aswell!!

Thank you, and YEY! i just saw your post about Eurostar with Clubcard. How I wish we could earn enough points to pay for anything :sad1:

[angel_nix]

Thank you, and YEY! i just saw your post about Eurostar with Clubcard. How I wish we could earn enough points to pay for anything :sad1:

Been quoted £197 for 5 days/4 nights inthe Cheyenne including park tickets and breakfast, we've got enough clubcard points to pay for eurostar tickets (would have to pay for either tickets to terminal or car parking or bribe my dad to drop us off lol!) so we'd need to have money for food, am considering getting half board vouchers again and then a little spending money!

[cap'njack.]

Been quoted £197 for 5 days/4 nights inthe Cheyenne including park tickets and breakfast, we've got enough clubcard points to pay for eurostar tickets (would have to pay for either tickets to terminal or car parking or bribe my dad to drop us off lol!) so we'd need to have money for food, am considering getting half board vouchers again and then a little spending money!

Damn girl that's cheap! I'd book it straight away! What dates is that for (being ultra nosey now)

[angel_nix]

Damn girl that's cheap! I'd book it straight away! What dates is that for (being ultra nosey now)

9th - 13th March, I am waiting to hear back from work if I can have annual leave that week (am sure it'll be fine!) It's through the NHS DIscounts website, so 50% off!

[cap'njack.]

9th - 13th March, I am waiting to hear back from work if I can have annual leave that week (am sure it'll be fine!) It's through the NHS DIscounts website, so 50% off!

Oooohhhh I have my fingers crossed for you!

We'd be on the same train on the way there and the same Hotel!!

[angel_nix]

Am waiting to hear back from Neil to see if he can have the time off if he's not coming up on a deadline or submission, if he can, then I'll phone work later and swap my annual leave and then phone and book this evening!

Need to try and keep this one a secret from Lottie though to control the hyperness!!!

[cap'njack.]

Am waiting to hear back from Neil to see if he can have the time off if he's not coming up on a deadline or submission, if he can, then I'll phone work later and swap my annual leave and then phone and book this evening!

Need to try and keep this one a secret from Lottie though to control the hyperness!!!

Cool. Well fingers crossed for you.

It'd be worth it to watch a hyperactive Kacee running through the train with a frantic Cap'njack desperatly trying to keep him under control!

[angel_nix]

Cool. Well fingers crossed for you.

It'd be worth it to watch a hyperactive Kacee running through the train with a frantic Cap'njack desperatly trying to keep him under control!

:rotfl: :rotfl: It's OK, Lottie will be joining in aswell, she loves younger kids and babies, so would be in her element!

[cap'njack.]

:rotfl: :rotfl: It's OK, Lottie will be joining in aswell, she loves younger kids and babies, so would be in her element!

LOL! The Eurostar is the only part of the whole trip that makes me slightly nervous.

[MrsTigger]

MarioKart, with the steering wheel, is great fun!!

Sorry, my work internet went down for a while! Thought I was actually going to have to so some work for once :laughing:

My fav's are Mario Party 8, Mario Kart, Wario Wares and Super Smash Brothers.

Wario Waires is an awesome game!

My favourite is animal crossing. :)

Oooohh back now... Matt came home for lunch :goodvibes

I shall have look into these games then...

Thank you!

I really wanted Guitar Hero but it's just too expensive atm for me to be able to afford when I've got two DLRP trips to fund :thumbsup2

I got Matt Guitar Hero on the xbox, I got it for £40 at argos about 3weeks b4 xmas...found it on uk hot deals- dont know it any of you use that site but its great for getting bargins!

[angel_nix]

LOL! The Eurostar is the only part of the whole trip that makes me slightly nervous.

It'll be fine, we'll probably take a laptop or DVD player to entertain Lottie.



I got Matt Guitar Hero on the xbox, I got it for £40 at argos about 3weeks b4 xmas...found it on uk hot deals- dont know it any of you use that site but its great for getting bargins!

Bargain, I don't use that site, but am going to have a look, Neil wants Guitar Hero for his birthday!

[ghockley1981]

Sorry, my work internet went down for a while! Thought I was actually going to have to so some work for once :laughing:

My fav's are Mario Party 8, Mario Kart, Wario Wares and Super Smash Brothers.

I love Mario Kart but im into Lego Indiana Jones at the moment, can't get enough of it. We played Carnival all over Christmas which is entertaining too and only a tenner from Amazon! bargain

[britchic4]

I love Mario Kart but im into Lego Indiana Jones at the moment, can't get enough of it. We played Carnival all over Christmas which is entertaining too and only a tenner from Amazon! bargain

My son can't get past the first level of Indiana Jones (where they are in the cave and have to jump across but there are 3 sections of sharp spikes?). He's 6 and this is the first kind of game he's played so he (or indeed his parents!) doesn't know the usual things which happen or the things to look out for. I'm just thinking of googling if there's some kind of cheat manual online!

[MrsTigger]

Bargain, I don't use that site, but am going to have a look, Neil wants Guitar Hero for his birthday!

Its a really good site, I have a quick browse everyday as there so many offers and voucher codes that come up on it. The only thing with the popular stuff such as games and consoles etc is that they soon of out of stock really quickly if can offer is found.We're just ordered a Wii fit for £71 with £30 off so hopefully we'll get it.

[cap'njack.]

I've not looked at that site tbh. I really should start keeping an eye out on them though

[poppyolivia]

Something we haven't really bothered with is the Wii or things like that:confused3 We must be weird, even the kids don't want them!:rotfl:
We have been visiting and the kids have had a shot of a Wii, yes its good fun but they never mentioned it again...maybe they are too young yet?:confused3
Is there an age where they go daft for them?

[tennisfan]

Thank you!

I really wanted Guitar Hero but it's just too expensive atm for me to be able to afford when I've got two DLRP trips to fund :thumbsup2

My BIL got Guitar Hero with wireless guitar for the Wii for £35 from HMV

I recommend Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, awesome game:thumbsup2

[tennisfan]

9th - 13th March, I am waiting to hear back from work if I can have annual leave that week (am sure it'll be fine!) It's through the NHS DIscounts website, so 50% off!

Could you PM me the link for the NHS discount part, as my friend wants to go & she works for the NHS.

[britchic4]

Something we haven't really bothered with is the Wii or things like that:confused3 We must be weird, even the kids don't want them!:rotfl:
We have been visiting and the kids have had a shot of a Wii, yes its good fun but they never mentioned it again...maybe they are too young yet?:confused3
Is there an age where they go daft for them?

My son is coming up to 7 and his class seem to be mad for Nintendo DSs this Christmas. He asked for a soft toy! It was actually me who wanted a Wii, for Wii Fit really, and we got it as a family present. DS does love it and I'm going to need to restrict it a bit I think.

[angel_nix]

Could you PM me the link for the NHS discount part, as my friend wants to go & she works for the NHS.

Done!

Neil has said yes, so just a case of arranging annual leave and we're off in March - wooohooooo!!!

Am buying some pins so that Lottie can start trading! Anyone got any good sites that they buy from?

[poppyolivia]

My son is coming up to 7 and his class seem to be mad for Nintendo DSs this Christmas. He asked for a soft toy! It was actually me who wanted a Wii, for Wii Fit really, and we got it as a family present. DS does love it and I'm going to need to restrict it a bit I think.

So if you hadn't bought it he wouldn't have really bothered?? Do you think I'm cruel not buying one?:rotfl:

When we had a go of the Wii we were playing (amongst a stash) tennis..that was good and I was the best!!:rotfl: And the one where you have to race on a track but use your arms going like the clappers...for 3 days later I was sore!:lmao: My poor arms were throbbing!:laughing:
It is good but I'm going to see how long I can go before the kids feel deprived!;)

[mummyal]

I love Mario Kart but im into Lego Indiana Jones at the moment, can't get enough of it. We played Carnival all over Christmas which is entertaining too and only a tenner from Amazon! bargain

Cool.. can I ask you something then? I've just started playing Indiana Jones as well (thought I'd try it and see what the fuss is all about;) ) and I can't seem to get past the bit (this is quite near the beginning) where they have to jump on the green & red boxes and the spikes are shooting out from the wall on the side. What do I have to do/how do I get across?! (Is this the same as where Cathy's son is stuck at?!:confused3 ). Ohh - mine's on the DS though. Would it be the same as on the Wii?

[jellybabie68]

I think the wii is such a great way of getting the kids fitter, they are exercising and not even realising it, my girls are 12 and 16 and love the dance mat, my 4 year old loves to do the football one on the wii fit where you have to header the ball.

I got my wii free when signing up for a mobile phone with dial a phone.

The guitar hero my sis brought was the world tour one with the drums and mic, think she paid £145 for it but it was a family xmas present.

[cap'njack.]

The guitar hero my sis brought was the world tour one with the drums and mic, think she paid £145 for it but it was a family xmas present.

That's one expensive present!

[ghockley1981]

My son can't get past the first level of Indiana Jones (where they are in the cave and have to jump across but there are 3 sections of sharp spikes?). He's 6 and this is the first kind of game he's played so he (or indeed his parents!) doesn't know the usual things which happen or the things to look out for. I'm just thinking of googling if there's some kind of cheat manual online!

well im trying to think back now, there are quite a few jumpy bits but i didn't think there were any in the first level.
the levels are normally called something. If you can find out what the title of the level is i'll be able to help you at lot easier. or take a photo of the screen so i can recognise it

but generally you either need to find a lever to pull to help you, use your whip to swing over, or only jump on certain colour blocks and when they are all pushed down the spikes dissapear.

if these spikes are just popping out the ground you can use your whip to destroy them sometimes.

sorry i can't be more specific but i need more detail otherwise, sorry

[ghockley1981]

Cool.. can I ask you something then? I've just started playing Indiana Jones as well (thought I'd try it and see what the fuss is all about;) ) and I can't seem to get past the bit (this is quite near the beginning) where they have to jump on the green & red boxes and the spikes are shooting out from the wall on the side. What do I have to do/how do I get across?! (Is this the same as where Cathy's son is stuck at?!:confused3 ). Ohh - mine's on the DS though. Would it be the same as on the Wii?

this could be the same place Cathy's son is stuck on and maybe i didn't understand it properly and is most likely because there are different versions of this game for the different formats. I did do a similar thing though when once you have run over all the green / red boxes ( whatever there are least of) then the spikes stopped firing enabling you to get across

[britchic4]

well im trying to think back now, there are quite a few jumpy bits but i didn't think there were any in the first level.
the levels are normally called something. If you can find out what the title of the level is i'll be able to help you at lot easier. or take a photo of the screen so i can recognise it

but generally you either need to find a lever to pull to help you, use your whip to swing over, or only jump on certain colour blocks and when they are all pushed down the spikes dissapear.

if these spikes are just popping out the ground you can use your whip to destroy them sometimes.

sorry i can't be more specific but i need more detail otherwise, sorry

They've just dealt with the spider things outside, and they pull on some ropes and can get into a cave. There are 3 jutting out bits of rock, with an overhanging bit. Indy can jump onto the overhanging bit and step on something and the spikes below go down so the 2nd player can jump over, but when Indy moves to get the spikes on the next bit down the first spikes go up again quicker than the 2nd player can jump off.
I'm not sure that's very clear! I will have a look again next time he plays it.

[Danauk]

Good evening all.

[J Marley]

Happy Birthday Cap'n pirate: Hope you have a great day

I love our Wii that we got for Christmas.Rayman Raving Rabbits 2 is great fun especially the mobile phones in the cinema......cracks me up :lmao:

I am going to ask Rod and the boys for a Wii fit for my birthday

[Danauk]

I've had my wii for a couple of years now (since they came out) and I still love it. I like my wii fit, wii music and wii family trainer. I've ordered the wii personal trainer too on pre order which comes out later this month. The American reviews are really good about this one.

[ghockley1981]

They've just dealt with the spider things outside, and they pull on some ropes and can get into a cave. There are 3 jutting out bits of rock, with an overhanging bit. Indy can jump onto the overhanging bit and step on something and the spikes below go down so the 2nd player can jump over, but when Indy moves to get the spikes on the next bit down the first spikes go up again quicker than the 2nd player can jump off.
I'm not sure that's very clear! I will have a look again next time he plays it.

right i know exactly where this is :)

what you need to do is pick up something nearby ( i can't remember what it is ) and get indy to place this on the 2nd button to hold the second lot of spikes down. indy can then step on the first button causing the first spikes to go down. the 2nd player then runs over the first spikes and runs to the second lot of spikes. indy can then move to the third button and stand on that so the 2nd player can move off

There is something that indy can pick up in the room that he can use to hold the button down, sorry but i can't remember what.

hope that helps you and your son out

[ghockley1981]

I've had my wii for a couple of years now (since they came out) and I still love it. I like my wii fit, wii music and wii family trainer. I've ordered the wii personal trainer too on pre order which comes out later this month. The American reviews are really good about this one.

what is Wii family trainer? sound interesting.

But then again im still caught up with my xmas pressie of Lego Indiana Jones to look at anything else!

[britchic4]

right i know exactly where this is :)

what you need to do is pick up something nearby ( i can't remember what it is ) and get indy to place this on the 2nd button to hold the second lot of spikes down. indy can then step on the first button causing the first spikes to go down. the 2nd player then runs over the first spikes and runs to the second lot of spikes. indy can then move to the third button and stand on that so the 2nd player can move off

There is something that indy can pick up in the room that he can use to hold the button down, sorry but i can't remember what.

hope that helps you and your son out

Thankyou! Will definitely try it out ASAP!

[Danauk]

what is Wii family trainer? sound interesting.

But then again im still caught up with my xmas pressie of Lego Indiana Jones to look at anything else!

Its a mat that you plug into the wii. There are individual things to do on it or things you do in pairs. It's a cross between a fitness thing and a fun family thing. You do things like ride a mine cart along the track, when you need to turn you and your partner have to stand on the leg in the direction you want to turn, then there are breaks in the track so you have to jump over them, you have to wave the remote around to pick up speed and zap things out of the way. You do things sitting down on it too like a sledging type thing. I like the foot stomp whack a mole game as well.

http://www.wii-family-trainer.co.uk/

[ukstitch]

For those of you puzzled by what to do on computer games, I tend to find http://www.gamefaqs.com to be a good site - you just search for the name of the game, select the system you're playing it on, then you get provided with a number of so called walkthroughs :goodvibes

[A Small World]

Good evening everyone

[angel_nix]

Good evening everyone

Good Evening to you! Am having a few mins on here while I wait for Neil to get home from work! Lottie is bathed and in bed, dinner is cooking and the house is clean and tidied apart from the pile of ironing which is looking at me!

[mommy2ash]

Good Evening to you! Am having a few mins on here while I wait for Neil to get home from work! Lottie is bathed and in bed, dinner is cooking and the house is clean and tidied apart from the pile of ironing which is looking at me!

evening all

you are much more organised than me lol. ash sneaked in a nap today so now she isnt tired :headache: so she is dancing around to mary poppins. and i have a lot to do and all lol

[thelittlemermaid83]

Good evening everyone!

Kyra had a eventful day at pre-school, she cried when i left, cried when it was tidy up time and got hit on the head by toy brick by the teacher (was a acccident)....lets hope tomorrow is more eventful.

[A Small World]

Good Evening to you! Am having a few mins on here while I wait for Neil to get home from work! Lottie is bathed and in bed, dinner is cooking and the house is clean and tidied apart from the pile of ironing which is looking at me!

sounds very organised

[mommy2ash]

Good evening everyone!

Kyra had a eventful day at pre-school, she cried when i left, cried when it was tidy up time and got hit on the head by toy brick by the teacher (was a acccident)....lets hope tomorrow is more eventful.

oh no poor kyra. how did the teacher manage to hit her with a block?? thats not the best start with that teacher lol

[angel_nix]

I'm (on the whole!) a pretty organised person! Wanted to get the majority of the housework done today so that I can study tomorrow and am working a long day Thurs, then Lottie has preschool and tap on Fri, we're off out on Sat to my parents and am back at work on Sunday, so it was more of a necessity lol!

[angel_nix]

evening all

you are much more organised than me lol. ash sneaked in a nap today so now she isnt tired :headache: so she is dancing around to mary poppins. and i have a lot to do and all lol

I didn't let Lottie nap today so she was exhausted by the time she went to bed! She's had a chest infection, so has been napping during the day for a couple of hours, but still going to bed by 7!!

Good evening everyone!

Kyra had a eventful day at pre-school, she cried when i left, cried when it was tidy up time and got hit on the head by toy brick by the teacher (was a acccident)....lets hope tomorrow is more eventful.

Oh no, poor Kyra, hope she's OK. It's so hard to leave them when they're crying, Lottie loves preschool, but she cried when I had to leave at her Xmas Party, I ended up phoning to check she was OK and she was absolutly fine. I hope tomorrow goes better for you both.

[thelittlemermaid83]

oh no poor kyra. how did the teacher manage to hit her with a block?? thats not the best start with that teacher lol

It was the head who hit her :rolleyes: They was apparantly playing trains with Dora's castle acting as Disneyland :lmao: (The teacher had even stuck on a sigh that said Disneyland :lmao: ) and i think she just got hit by a toy brick.

[A Small World]

I'm (on the whole!) a pretty organised person! Wanted to get the majority of the housework done today so that I can study tomorrow and am working a long day Thurs, then Lottie has preschool and tap on Fri, we're off out on Sat to my parents and am back at work on Sunday, so it was more of a necessity lol!

I used to be organised but it seems to have changed.

I was proud of myself tonight though - I got home from work, collected DD from after school club, put tea in the oven,tidied up, put the washing machine on, emptied the dish washer, put yesterdays washing away -
and this is the bit Im proud of - it was all before logging on here :rotfl:

[mommy2ash]

It was the head who hit her :rolleyes: They was apparantly playing trains with Dora's castle acting as Disneyland :lmao: (The teacher had even stuck on a sigh that said Disneyland :lmao: ) and i think she just got hit by a toy brick.

well if they are playing at disneyland at least you know you sent her to the right place :rotfl:

[thelittlemermaid83]

well if they are playing at disneyland at least you know you sent her to the right place :rotfl:

:lmao: :lmao:

The only thing that freaked me out at the playschool was God's Corner, i know its a catholic school but they never showed me that part of the room :lmao: I'm not exactly the most religious person on earth :lmao:

[mummyal]

Good evening !!! I am certainly starting to feel the after-effects of my swim this morning. I'm starting to ache. I did 26 laps in 30 mins - not bad going for a first swim.

Cap'n - I forgot to wish you a Happy birthday this morning!! Sorry! So, happy birthday and hope you're enjoying your evening so far.

this could be the same place Cathy's son is stuck on and maybe i didn't understand it properly and is most likely because there are different versions of this game for the different formats. I did do a similar thing though when once you have run over all the green / red boxes ( whatever there are least of) then the spikes stopped firing enabling you to get across

I'll take a snapshot of it when I next play the game:) .

For those of you puzzled by what to do on computer games, I tend to find http://www.gamefaqs.com to be a good site - you just search for the name of the game, select the system you're playing it on, then you get provided with a number of so called walkthroughs :goodvibes

Thanks Rob. Have saved that to my favs. I'm sure it'll come in very handy! :thumbsup2

Good evening everyone!

Kyra had a eventful day at pre-school, she cried when i left, cried when it was tidy up time and got hit on the head by toy brick by the teacher (was a acccident)....lets hope tomorrow is more eventful.

Oh dear, poor Kyra. Hope she'll have a better day tomorrow. It does get easier (on the child and on the parent!). Did they say how she was otherwise? Did she enjoy herself?

[mummyal]

:lmao: :lmao:

The only thing that freaked me out at the playschool was God's Corner, i know its a catholic school but they never showed me that part of the room :lmao: I'm not exactly the most religious person on earth :lmao:

What did they have in that corner then? Was it just the usual - bibles, religious books ....?!

[thelittlemermaid83]

What did they have in that corner then? Was it just the usual - bibles, religious books ....?!

No it was a huge cardboard cross with photos of the kids on it with i love god written in huge letters lol.

I'm all for learning about God etc but it was a bit in your face.

The teachers said she was ok, she was hanging out with all the boys lol. I thought she be doing painting and playing in the house and kitchen etc not playing trains and trucks and riding the big boy bikes :lmao:

[A Small World]

Emma did you ever receive the Dis croc to take with you?

[thelittlemermaid83]

Emma did you ever receive the Dis croc to take with you?

Nope but he did arrive today. Need to find out who i have to send him to now.

[A Small World]

yes i bet the list is all confused now. I wonder where hes been til now

[thelittlemermaid83]

Chatting up the local postie lol.

[A Small World]

any other suggestions anyone? where has Flik been for more than a week?

[thelittlemermaid83]

I will ask him tomorrow as im off to bed now.

Night Small World

[A Small World]

I will ask him tomorrow as im off to bed now.

Night Small World

night Emma

[wideeyes]

Hi everyone, I was meant to be doing my essay however I went online to look up a word and never went back to it, oops. I have been looking up DLRP menus instead and deciding where to eat in just over 2 weeks time. Definitely doing cafe mickey on our first day for DD birthday meal and Walt's for our last day for lunch before going home and need to pick 2 others for the days in between.

[gemmybear83]

I :lovestruc Walts !!!

I think were defintely going to WDW in October yeahy!!! I've been working things out and even with free DDP on the USA site it doesnt come out much cheaper than the UK site :confused3

I need to read more about halloween etc as I dont know anything!

Can't decide which moderate to go for (I am going to book this as a surprise and tell Henry were staying at POP :goodvibes )

[wideeyes]

We are going in October too, we did MNSSHP last year and want to do it again. DD loved it. We are staying at AKV and doing a disney cruise. Staying at Pop in April.

[cap'njack.]

I just found a nice car online. Shame it's £3,995 and all of my money is tied up in my current car.

My Dad has offered me £1,000 towards the cost of a new car, wonder if he will lend me the other £2,995 as well.

Just seems too good to miss, an 05 plate with 17,000 miles on the clock, it's almost brand new!!

I'll have to wait for him to come back from holiday next Tuesday and ask him then, don't think it's right to text him while he is on holiday!!

[A Small World]

I just found a nice car online. Shame it's £3,995 and all of my money is tied up in my current car.

My Dad has offered me £1,000 towards the cost of a new car, wonder if he will lend me the other £2,995 as well.

Just seems too good to miss, an 05 plate with 17,000 miles on the clock, it's almost brand new!!

I'll have to wait for him to come back from holiday next Tuesday and ask him then, don't think it's right to text him while he is on holiday!!

you could always take it on a test drive in the meantime :rotfl:

Happy Birthday by the way (another 5 minutes left)

[A Small World]

Goodnight everyone

[ghockley1981]

no little green lights on :sad2:

[torsie24]

Morning everyone - sorry i was so absent last night, was picking my folks up from gatwick and then cooked them dinner and heard all about their holiday.

That's great news you're definitely going to WDW Gemmy!!

And the car sounds like a great deal Jon!

[cap'njack.]

you could always take it on a test drive in the meantime :rotfl:

Happy Birthday by the way (another 5 minutes left)

Thank you!

Unfortunatly it's in Birmingham, so I can't even pop for a test drive :sad1:



And the car sounds like a great deal Jon!

It is a really good deal and I need a larger car for our increasing family...but a lack of funds kinda throws a spanner in the works

[ghockley1981]

I just found a nice car online. Shame it's £3,995 and all of my money is tied up in my current car.

My Dad has offered me £1,000 towards the cost of a new car, wonder if he will lend me the other £2,995 as well.

Just seems too good to miss, an 05 plate with 17,000 miles on the clock, it's almost brand new!!

I'll have to wait for him to come back from holiday next Tuesday and ask him then, don't think it's right to text him while he is on holiday!!


Why not just give the car a miss and put it towards the Castle Club instead? :rotfl:

[cap'njack.]

Why not just give the car a miss and put it towards the Castle Club instead? :rotfl:

To be totally honest, Castle Club at the DLH really doesn't appeal to me. I'd rather have more holidays at cheaper hotels.

[thelittlemermaid83]

To be totally honest, Castle Club at the DLH really doesn't appeal to me. I'd rather have more holidays at cheaper hotels.

The talking of someone being sensible....can you pass them vibes to me? I still want to book Oct and not tell my mum and just go missing for 2 days lol.

[cap'njack.]

The talking of someone being sensible....can you pass them vibes to me? I still want to book Oct and not tell my mum and just go missing for 2 days lol.

LOL! Odd for me isn't it!

That's a great idea, not sure that my parents would notice if I went missing for two days tbh.

[thelittlemermaid83]

LOL! Odd for me isn't it!

That's a great idea, not sure that my parents would notice if I went missing for two days tbh.

I think if my mum rung me while i was there Kyra would give it away :lmao:

Bit miffed she didnt cry today when i dropped her off at preschool, she saw the paints and that was it. Didnt even want to give me a kiss goodbye.

[cap'njack.]

Ahh bless her.

Kacee sees the toast plate and he is off :wave2: and blowing kisses!

[mummyal]

Morning!! Think we're staying home today to clear out more clutter. Honestly, we just did a clear-out during the Xmas hols and I'm already finding more things to get rid off?!! :confused3 We've also brought down a few baby bits from the loft and I've listed them for sale on my local netmums site (it's free... if it doesn't sell from there, then it'll be ebay time). So hopefully, some of it will be gone soon.


Bit miffed she didnt cry today when i dropped her off at preschool, she saw the paints and that was it. Didnt even want to give me a kiss goodbye.

Awww but that's great at the same time as well, isn't it? lol. ;)

[thelittlemermaid83]

Ahh bless her.

Kacee sees the toast plate and he is off :wave2: and blowing kisses!

:lmao:

One mum dropped her 4 year old off at the gate before it opened and left leaving her child by herself, i was like :eek: .

[tennisfan]

Morning all:goodvibes

I think if my mum rung me while i was there Kyra would give it away :lmao:

Bit miffed she didnt cry today when i dropped her off at preschool, she saw the paints and that was it. Didnt even want to give me a kiss goodbye.

My niece is like that, she loves preschool. My sister had a flat battery last week & my niece started crying saying all her friends were waiting for her, my sister had to call the childminder to take my niece to school:lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

Morning all:goodvibes



My niece is like that, she loves preschool. My sister had a flat battery last week & my niece started crying saying all her friends were waiting for her, my sister had to call the childminder to take my niece to school:lmao:

Awww bless.

I'm hoping for no brick incidents today lol. I have no idea how the teachers are so cheery at 9am every morning. I just want to go back to bed :lmao:

[cap'njack.]

:lmao:

One mum dropped her 4 year old off at the gate before it opened and left leaving her child by herself, i was like :eek: .

OMG! I don't even let Kacee walk through his nursery on his own :goodvibes

[thelittlemermaid83]

OMG! I don't even let Kacee walk through his nursery on his own :goodvibes

I felt so sorry for the child.

[mummyal]

One mum dropped her 4 year old off at the gate before it opened and left leaving her child by herself, i was like :eek: .

I'd be :eek: as well. I still go in to Adam's nursery, take his coat off for him, hang it up etc etc.

[jellybabie68]

morning everyone, I have been out already, went to Boots spent £44 but saved a massive £135, got tons of gift sets for the girls next christmas, plus some mothers and fathers day presents, girls friends birthday presents throughout the year.

Need to start some housework really to burn extra cals off before my work weigh in tonight.

My kids have always been the type to walk into preschool/school without looking back, theres me with tears in my eyes and they just wave and turn away from me, I remember when the girls started school, I would go and stand at lunch time and watch to make sure they had people playing with them and wasnt on their own :lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

I'd be :eek: as well. I still go in to Adam's nursery, take his coat off for him, hang it up etc etc.

I would not even leave till Kyra is settled, the little girl looked really upset aswell

[MrsTigger]

Hello All!! How things...

Had great fun playing on the Wii last night- I love it LOL

[mummyal]

morning everyone, I have been out already, went to Boots spent £44 but saved a massive £135, got tons of gift sets for the girls next christmas, plus some mothers and fathers day presents, girls friends birthday presents throughout the year.



Wow, well done you! I'll pop in tomorrow although I doubt there'll be much left for me to buy lol.

[tennisfan]

:lmao:

One mum dropped her 4 year old off at the gate before it opened and left leaving her child by herself, i was like :eek: .

I'm surprised the school allow that, my niece's school you have to wait until they let you into there little playground. I bet if the child was to wander off the mother would blame the school.

In my niece's school you have to write on a board if someone different is going to pick the child up. My sister planned a surprise in where I picked my niece up, as she didn't know I was going to be there. My sister told the teacher & then asked my niece who I was before she let her into my care, I was just waiting for my niece to say she didn't know:rotfl2:

[cap'njack.]

Hello All!! How things...

Had great fun playing on the Wii last night- I love it LOL

Glad you like it!

Has your Wii Fit turned up yet?

[thelittlemermaid83]

Hey Fay!

[mommy2ash]

morning all

i told ash she will be going to school soon and she said yey school with the babas. so i told her mommy cant go with you though i will bring you and then i have to go away and you will stay with the babas. so i said will you be sad what will you say to mommy and she said buh bye mommy c u later lol

i doubt it will be as easy as that when the time comes but we will see lol

[thelittlemermaid83]

John you had a reply about your complaint to DLP yet, im still waiting. I never knew saying sorry would take so long.

[thelittlemermaid83]

morning all

i told ash she will be going to school soon and she said yey school with the babas. so i told her mommy cant go with you though i will bring you and then i have to go away and you will stay with the babas. so i said will you be sad what will you say to mommy and she said buh bye mommy c u later lol

i doubt it will be as easy as that when the time comes but we will see lol

Kyra was the same till it came down the going.

I'm looking forward to seeing what she was painting and im hoping she hasnt got very mucky. Also that she hasnt decided to play outside as its freezing.

[mommy2ash]

Kyra was the same till it came down the going.

I'm looking forward to seeing what she was painting and im hoping she hasnt got very mucky. Also that she hasnt decided to play outside as its freezing.

awww well im glad she is going in ok. i remember when i was in school the teacher had to lock the door with the key *** me and another girl kept running downstairs after our mams lol.

[thelittlemermaid83]

Right i'll be back in a bit need to go pick up my little money.

[cap'njack.]

John you had a reply about your complaint to DLP yet, im still waiting. I never knew saying sorry would take so long.

Not yet...I'm giving them a week from the last email and then I'll chase them again.

It's been 5 weeks now though :eek:

[MrsTigger]

Hey Fay!

:wave2:

Glad you like it!

Has your Wii Fit turned up yet?

I think I might have a quick game of tennis b4 I start my housework :rotfl:

No its meant to be coming on the 23rd direct from the manufacturer.... so we'll see.

[cap'njack.]

:wave2:



I think I might have a quick game of tennis b4 I start my housework :rotfl:

No its meant to be coming on the 23rd direct from the manufacturer.... so we'll see.

We tried for weeks to get a Wii Fit when they first came out, following loads of different leads, finally as we gave up we got one from Woolworths one pure chance!

Hope it actually comes!

[mommy2ash]

Not yet...I'm giving them a week from the last email and then I'll chase them again.

It's been 5 weeks now though :eek:

thats pretty long to wait isnt it. i know from your last email it seemed they really were looking into it but seriously how long does that take :confused3

[cap'njack.]

thats pretty long to wait isnt it. i know from your last email it seemed they really were looking into it but seriously how long does that take :confused3

It is a long time and far longer than I'd expect of a company such as Disneyland Paris.

Maybe a complaint regarding the complaint is now in order :lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

Not yet...I'm giving them a week from the last email and then I'll chase them again.

It's been 5 weeks now though :eek:

That is a very long time, i wonder how long till i get a proper reply.

[cap'njack.]

That is a very long time, i wonder how long till i get a proper reply.

Well I would expect it to be within 10 working days...I won't hold my breath though

[thelittlemermaid83]

Kyra had a fun day at school, she has paint all over her face lol.

She is now tucked up with pillow and blankie and watching her new fave film Toy Story (much to her mums displeasure lol) having her lunch.

[thelittlemermaid83]

It is a long time and far longer than I'd expect of a company such as Disneyland Paris.

Maybe a complaint regarding the complaint is now in order :lmao:

:lmao:

[cap'njack.]

Kyra had a fun day at school, she has paint all over her face lol.

She is now tucked up with pillow and blankie and watching her new fave film Toy Story (much to her mums displeasure lol) having her lunch.

Lol! That's how we tell if Kacee enjoys Nursery..he had glue in his hair yesterday when we got home!

Toy Story rules!!

[thelittlemermaid83]

Lol! That's how we tell if Kacee enjoys Nursery..he had glue in his hair yesterday when we got home!

Toy Story rules!!

I hate Buzz and Woody, i just hate Toy Story.

[angel_nix]

Afternoon All!

I've been a busy bunny, took Lottie to nursery, did a bit of work in the uni library and then the shopping bug called and I popped into Boots for some bargains and our ELC is closing down :mad: but everything had 30% off, so bought some bits ready for next Xmas!

Neils work have said yes to the time off, am waiting to hear back from mine and just finalising the logistics of it all and then hopefully booking later! Think we're going to go with the eurostar rather than flying!

[cap'njack.]

Afternoon All!

I've been a busy bunny, took Lottie to nursery, did a bit of work in the uni library and then the shopping bug called and I popped into Boots for some bargains and our ELC is closing down :mad: but everything had 30% off, so bought some bits ready for next Xmas!

Neils work have said yes to the time off, am waiting to hear back from mine and just finalising the logistics of it all and then hopefully booking later! Think we're going to go with the eurostar rather than flying!

WOO HOO

Still have my fingers crossed that there's no problems with your work!

I'd say definatly go by Eurostar. Would you be going from London or Ashford?

[torsie24]

Afternoon All!

I've been a busy bunny, took Lottie to nursery, did a bit of work in the uni library and then the shopping bug called and I popped into Boots for some bargains and our ELC is closing down :mad: but everything had 30% off, so bought some bits ready for next Xmas!

Neils work have said yes to the time off, am waiting to hear back from mine and just finalising the logistics of it all and then hopefully booking later! Think we're going to go with the eurostar rather than flying!
Yay!

Great news you'll hvae a new ticker soon!

The eurostar is waaay better than flying in my opinion too! :)

[angel_nix]

WOO HOO

Still have my fingers crossed that there's no problems with your work!

Thanks, there shouldn't be and if all else fails, I'll blag my way through it! Think that we will go from Milton Keynes to Euston and then either tube or taxi to St Pancras, only because they are quicker and run earlier/later than the trains from Bicester and we can leave our car at my parents and get them to drop us off/pick us up lol!

[mommy2ash]

It is a long time and far longer than I'd expect of a company such as Disneyland Paris.

Maybe a complaint regarding the complaint is now in order :lmao:

i wonder how long they would take to address that :rotfl:

[angel_nix]

OMG £100 for train tickets for Neil and I (obv Lottie is free!) from Milton Keynes to London NOT including the tube!!

[poppyolivia]

Kyra had a fun day at school, she has paint all over her face lol.

She is now tucked up with pillow and blankie and watching her new fave film Toy Story (much to her mums displeasure lol) having her lunch.

Lol! That's how we tell if Kacee enjoys Nursery..he had glue in his hair yesterday when we got home!

Toy Story rules!!

:rotfl: just had to tell you the 'thing' Joshua made at nursey the other day...

piece of wood with 4 or 5 4inch nails half hammered into it.....flippin lethal weapon like!!!:rotfl: And on it the teachers had written..green transformer!:rotfl: I've hid it!!:rotfl:

[cap'njack.]

OMG £100 for train tickets for Neil and I (obv Lottie is free!) from Milton Keynes to London NOT including the tube!!

WOW! That's a lot!

[angel_nix]

WOW! That's a lot!

I know, almost as much as it costs to get to France!!!

[cap'njack.]

I know, almost as much as it costs to get to France!!!

I guess it's too early in the morning to get a bus/coach isn't it?

[thelittlemermaid83]

You could always get a bus and stay overnight in a cheapy travelodge?

[angel_nix]

I guess it's too early in the morning to get a bus/coach isn't it?

It's quite a hassle, we live in Bicester, between MK and Oxford, so would have to drive to either and leave the car there which I'm not too impressed about. Think that we're just going to have to pay the £100 and eat dust for the rest of the month,

[britchic4]

It's quite a hassle, we live in Bicester, between MK and Oxford, so would have to drive to either and leave the car there which I'm not too impressed about. Think that we're just going to have to pay the £100 and eat dust for the rest of the month,

It's a hassle but it would probably only take you a couple of hours to get to Ashford (depending on the time you're on the M25) and then you'd just have to pay parking?

[cap'njack.]

It's a hassle but it would probably only take you a couple of hours to get to Ashford (depending on the time you're on the M25) and then you'd just have to pay parking?

Yeah it's about 2 1/2 from Gillingham to Milton Keynes (I use the Snowdome occasionally) so probably about 3-3 1/2 hours to Ashford.

[tennisfan]

Afternoon All!

I've been a busy bunny, took Lottie to nursery, did a bit of work in the uni library and then the shopping bug called and I popped into Boots for some bargains and our ELC is closing down :mad: but everything had 30% off, so bought some bits ready for next Xmas!

Neils work have said yes to the time off, am waiting to hear back from mine and just finalising the logistics of it all and then hopefully booking later! Think we're going to go with the eurostar rather than flying!

Thats great news:woohoo:

[angel_nix]

Hmm, need to chat with Neil about it. That would work out at £69 for car parking and then petrol on top, might actually be cheaper to use the trains lol!

[tennisfan]

Hmm, need to chat with Neil about it. That would work out at £69 for car parking and then petrol on top, might actually be cheaper to use the trains lol!

Maybe this site could be of use: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-train-tickets

[Bolanette87]

I promised you all a little report from our trip to Edinburgh! So, here we go!

My Mum paid for Robert and myself to have a night in the luxury Edinburgh hotel ‘The Witchery’, staying in the Old Rectory suite. She also arranged (and paid- God bless her!) for us to have a meal in their Secret Garden dining room- Which has won several awards in the past. Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities, but I hadn’t been in years, so this was a lovely treat! Robert had never been to Scotland before, so it was a big adventure for him….

So, on Monday January the 12th, we got a taxi to the train station and boarded our train to Edinburgh. We arrived a little early, and headed off to explore the shops on Princes Street. We decided it would be plain rude to not inspect the Disney Store, so we duly went and had a good look round. From here we headed to several more shops, until we decided it was time for lunch. Having a luxurious meal booked for later on, we decided to just go for something simple for lunch- So we went for a Pizza Hut…. The waiter in the Pizza Hut was simply marvellous and friendly, so we had a thoroughly enjoyable lunch. After this, we felt quite full, so we decided to cross the road, and head to the National Gallery of Scotland for a slow wander round:

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No pictures were allowed inside the gallery, but I can assure you all that it is well worth a visit! Lots of fantastic paintings and sculptures… Entry is free, but we paid a small donation.

We then decided to begin to walk up the steep hill towards the Castle, the Royal Mile, and the Witchery:

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It was too early to check in yet, so we had a wander down the Royal Mile and looked in a few of the shops:

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Several people were walking around in costumes, advertising the Edinburgh ghost tours- We were laughing at one of them who said to us: “I can tell you two are in love! But it won’t work, because she is going to cheat on you…” (to Robert) “….With me!”… We laughed and took his leaflet for the ghost tour, which did look interesting, but we didn’t have the time to fit it in this trip.

By now I was incredibly excited about checking in, so we went along to the Witchery and checked in- The staff were very lovely and friendly, and a lovely girl came to help us with our bags (I felt sorry for her as mine weighed a tonne!). She informed us that we were staying her favourite room, so this made us even more excited! We were led to large wooden door, which led to a steep spiral staircase. After climbing many of these steps, we reached our suite. Wow! It was the most beautiful place I have ever seen! The whole room was covered in velvets and sumptuous fabrics, and decorated in a fabulously gothic, romantic style. Old Scottish military uniforms were placed in various corners of the room, along with antique books and other old relics (We weren’t too keen on the Ram’s head on one of the shelving units, so we erred away from that corner a bit!). We had a glorious daybed covered in pillows, and our actual bed was simply jaw dropping. Classical music was playing, and there was Champagne (which I took home for my Mum seeing as how we don’t drink) and Mineral water chilling in a large ice bucket on the beautifully laid out table. There were also cookies, chocolate, and ‘Witchery’ slippers for us too. We were given a brief tour of the room, shown how to order breakfast, and then left to enjoy our time there in peace:

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I instantly went to run a bath in the ‘tub for two’… I adored the bathroom- My favourite feature of our suite. Simply stunning. The smellies provided by the Witchery were wonderful and made the whole room smell gorgeous…. We then changed into our complimentary dressing gowns, and enjoyed some of the still mineral water and cookies, whilst listening to some jazz music on the CD player. After this, we got changed back into our normal clothes so we could open the velvet curtains and see the view down into the city. We couldn’t resist trying on some of the old Military gear, so we played soldiers for a bit!

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After this, we simply relaxed and enjoyed being in such a fantastic suite. Before long though, we had to tear ourselves away as we had our dinner reservation at seven thirty. We got changed, and wandered down to the Secret Garden. We were shown down a stone staircase lit with candles to simply the prettiest restaurant I have ever seen. Completely candlelit and simply the most romantic setting for dinner with the one you love:

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Menus were brought over promptly, and we ordered a large bottle of Speyside Mineral Water (My new favourite thanks to this trip!). After placing our order with our very obliging and lovely waitress, we chatted, and enjoyed seeing various other dishes coming out of the kitchen (The seafood platter for two looked absolutely amazing!). The food we had, well, words cannot describe how lovely it was. The best dining experience of my life, made all the more lovely by the fact we were enjoying fantastic Scottish produce. To start, Robert had Sliced breast and potted leg of borders Partridge with a beetroot salad and Cumberland sauce:

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I had the Scallops with ginger and lemongrass, and they were spectacular. Huge, fresh, juicy scallops served in the shell. Absolutely divine.

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For mains, Robert ordered a medium rare Aberdeen Angus Ribeye. He was slightly sceptical at first as ribeye is far from being his favourite cut of steak, but this was something special. There was very little fat on the steak, and the meat was of such good quality. I don’t eat red meat, but I tasted this and asked for more. It was stunning!

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I ordered the Barbary Duck (which was a replacement for the Mallard on the menu) and it was the best duck dish I have ever eaten. The meat was slightly pink, so perfectly cooked. The truffle cream that came with dish was out of this world.

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I also ordered a side of buttered sugar snaps and they were fantastic. Perfectly cooked and utterly scrummy! Puddings were next, and these were my highlights of the meal. Robert ordered the Chocolate Torte with Milk Chocolate Sorbet, which he really enjoyed.

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I was seriously indulgent and ordered the Pudding Selection. This has got to be the most wonderful dessert I have ever eaten in my life.

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On my plate, I had a small amount of every dessert, which was: Pannatone bread and butter pudding, Rhubarb Trifle, Pistachio Biscotti, Chocolate Torte, Milk Chocolate Sorbet, Iced Pistachio Parfait, and Vanilla Ice Cream in a Brandy Snap Basket.... Bizzarely, my favourites were the two I didn’t expect to enjoy- I don’t like trifle, but the Rhubarb trifle was delicious. And I’ve never eaten any form of bread and butter pudding before (My Mother has a thing against bread in desserts) but the Pannatone bread and butter pudding was to die for. Simply incredible. Overall, a wonderful experience that I shall remember forever.

After dinner, we retired back to the Old Rectory, changed into our robes, and collapsed to watch TV on our daybed. We then retired to bed, and I had the most wonderful nights sleep- The bed was so amazingly comfortable! I want it back!

We woke up the next day and listened to some music together, before there was a knock at the door. Breakfast time! A lovely smiling lady came in with our hamper of goodies, which we requested to unpack ourselves.

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My word! What a breakfast (I shall add pics to the Food Pics thread later)! We had Croissants, Pain au chocolat, cold cut meats and cheese, a fruit plate, ruby grapefruit, cereal, a pot of coffee, orange juice and milk. We hadn’t ordered everything available either! We enjoyed our lovely breakfast together, and then had another bath before getting ready to check out. We didn’t want to leave at all! The Witchery is an amazing place and I hope we can return someday.

After checking out, we headed to the Castle. The Witchery is literally moments away from the Castle, so we didn’t have far to walk:

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We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring the Castle. The weather was perfect (Not hot, not cold, not windy, not rainy. Just perfect!) and we had a great explore.

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We saw everything there was to be seen, and also dined in the Queen Anne Café, which was absolutely wonderful (Again, pics shall be added to the UK Community Board’s Food Pics thread.). The restaurant was a courtyard with a glass roof, simply beautiful and a great place to eat!

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Robert had a Scotch Beef Burger and Chocolate and Pistachio Brownie, while I had Seabass and Dark Chocolate Cake. After the Castle, we looked in some of the shops along the Royal Mile, where I bought a cuddley Aberdeen Angus (I love Aberdeen Angus’!). We then headed down to Princes Street again, stopping to photograph a Police Box to tell my younger brother we’d seen a Tardis!

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On Princes Street, we purchased an ‘Edinburgh’ Mickey Mouse magnet from the Disney Store, and Robert bought some books from Waterstones. We then headed to Waverely Train Station to get our train home.

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All in all, we had an absolutely wonderful time in Edinburgh, and we can’t wait to plan a return visit! I have lots more pics from the trip on facebook, so if you’d like to see them but don’t have a profile, feel free to PM me for the links!

Bob xoxoxoxox

[tennisfan]

Fab report Bob, i'm glad you both had a lovely time. Great pics to. Thanks for sharing:thumbsup2

[angel_nix]

Looks like you had an amazing time Bob, the suite looks fantastic and I love the bathroom!

[angel_nix]

Just got off the phone to Disney who were happy to sell me the package until I mentioned the NHS discount when suddenly there were no rooms :(

Going to phone back in a mo and speak to a different CM!

[cap'njack.]

Great report Bob! Thanks for sharing with us.

[cap'njack.]

Just got off the phone to Disney who were happy to sell me the package until I mentioned the NHS discount when suddenly there were no rooms :(

Going to phone back in a mo and speak to a different CM!

I hope you get a better CM this time. Finger remaining firmly crossed for you!