"Double Dip Delight" 09.27.2008 - Chapter 5!

[Buckeye Gal]

Our growing Double Dip Delight Book is made of many life-long memories!

Chapter 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1344864)
Chapter 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950)
Chapter 3 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387)
Chapter 4 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1942249)

Well, Post #1 of this Chapter and those yet to come won’t be the same as they had been, but I thought it still deserved some honor for the memories we made together!

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:fish: Fish Extender & Secret Mickey Fun

Was it ever fun! The gifts people gave were so generous! Do you remember emptying your Fish Extender and 15 minutes later, it was literally full again? How about those crazy jumping Mexican Beans going click-click in its box? I had to put it in our safe so it didn't drive me crazy when sleeping! :rotfl: There were also many creative Secret Mickey deliveries and gifts. Thank you again everyone for the thrills this activity gave us!

Here’s a glimpse at some of the FE gifts that were passed out.

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:mickeybarDIS Group Brunch at Palo

A big thanks to Julie (skoi) for organizing our wonderful brunch in the private room at Palo!

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:teacher: Interesting Stats of Our DIS Family at the Time of Sailing

158 Cabins accounted for (DISers, family, extended family, and friends)
473 Total People
174 Kids under age 18 (broken out of the total)
4 Sets of Twins (DD4, DD10, DD12, and DD14)
57 Cabins without children/101 Cabins with children
25 Adults with parents and/or grandparents traveling with them
5 Countries represented (Canada, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA)
31 States in the US represented
3 Back-to-back cruising families (9/24-27)
2 Back-to-back cruising families (10/4-11)
1 Honeymoon
20 Anniversary Celebrations
24 Birthday Celebrations
2 Very Merry Unbirthdays
1 Master's Degree
1 Iraq Tour Completion
1 R&R from Iraq Tour
19 Cabins participating in Secret Mickey Gift Exchange
50 Cabins participating in Fish Extender Fun

To see a count of kids by age and gender, go to "this" post (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27482710&postcount=510) to view the current numbers.

Lanyards
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Big thanks go out again to our lanyard leaders, Erik (tig82174) and Hadley (NHDisneylover), for getting nearly 300 of us adorned with our logo-inspired lanyards. I think I can speak for everyone who received one that they love and cherish the keepsake! Of course this couldn’t have happened without the financial support of the Lanyard Team Sponsors either, who are all listed on the back of your name tag and in Post #1 of previous Chapters!

:tinker: Navigators

Thank you, Jen (nenner1), for taking time out to scan and post our Navigators in this thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980106).


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On Embarkation Day, we had a wonderful opportunity to get together before the Muster Drill in the Promenade Lounge. Thanks again, Michele (TVEPFOX), for sharing the fruits and cheese found in your suite with us!

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Here are some other captured fun moments with some of us on the cruise!

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http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/think.gif Question of the Week

It was a lot of fun getting to know our fellow DDD cast members before we cruised. Reading the "Question of the Week" and their answers were enlightening and sometimes entertaining!!

You may want to use these questions for your next cruise group, or you never know if you may cruise with some of our DDD friends again and want to be reminded of their responses. So, enjoy re-reading these. The links take you to the first page where the question was posted so you can follow the replies page-by-page. Enjoy!

Who is your favorite Disney character? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=62)
Where is your favorite spot on the Magic? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=69)
What is the last music (CD, download, etc.) you got for yourself, and what do you hope to get next? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=73)
What is your favorite Disney animated film? (Pixar counts, too) (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=85)
Other than Disney/DISboards, what is a hobby or passion that you have? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=91)
Which of the 3 main dining rooms on the Magic do you like best? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=95)
If you could hang out (coffee, dinner, or whatever) for a couple of hours with any one person (living or dead) who would you pick? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=102)
What is your favorite WDW ride, show, or attraction? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=109)
If you collect things, what are they? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=125)
What is your favorite Disney memory? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=136)
What is your favorite COLD thing to drink on a hot day? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=157)
What is your favorite place to grab a quick between-meals snack on the Magic? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=186)
In the Crayola box, what color is/was your favorite? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=209)
What is your favorite Disney song? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1709950&page=238)
What is your favorite TV show (past or present)? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=14)
What is the special edible treat you look forward to having only at Walt Disney World? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=42)
What Disney character's personality is most like your own and why? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=72)
What is your ideal (localish) evening? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=92)
What is your favorite live-action Disney flick? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=124)
What is your best packing tip? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=145) Answers have been consolidated here (http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dd85kmm3_30fr3fxxhc), thanks to Drea!
Other than DISNEY where do you most like to go on vacation? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=190)
What does your screen name mean? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1874387&page=239)
What are you doing today and/or this weekend that relates to the cruise? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1942249&page=6)

:sad1: We Had to Come Back :sad1:

Wow! The 7 nights and 8 days went by so fast! If you want to read up on posts immediately following our return to be reminded of our thoughts coming right off the ship as well as to see posted pictures that some of you were willing to share, click here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1942249&page=143). By all means post more if you have them!!

http://bestsmileys.com/writer/1.gif Trip Reports

Check out pre-trip and post-trip reports from our fellow cruisers! You never know what you can learn about someone!! ;) If anyone has more to add to the list, please let me know so I can keep the list updated! (Some day I'll get around to writing mine.)

anc22 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1830934)
zweihund (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1835003)
anewmac (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26602603#post26602603)
alleluia5's pre-trip (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26625140#post26625140)
alleluia5's post-trip (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1905135)
Elliott's_Mommy (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=26723201#post26723201)
nenner1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1978223)
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[anewmac]

awww as always Kimberly great job at keeping us together! I love the new and improved post#1!

ps when you starting your trip report... Erika's just ended and I so need some more reading material to take me back to that happy time on the boat!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Go Kimberly for keeping us together!!!!! YAY!!!!!

[MagicMe]

Since I did happen to see my shadow on my birthday (2/2 - groundhog's day), I want to apologize for all the future cold weather. :rotfl2:

Kim - awesome post 1 :cheer2:

Yeah - not ready to leave all you guys.

[pit303]

Great job Kimberly thanks again for all your hard work!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Magic3forme]

:thumbsup2 Thanks again Kimberly! :cheer2: :cool1:

[anewmac]

Well the school board came back yesterday with the new schedual.. school starts at the same time frame, only 2days at thanksgiving instead of the week, and 1 week spring break instead of 2, thus ending the school year now May 28th (crazy my poor mom is going to go crazy with my kids LOL)

That being said I can finally start planning our 8-9days at WDW. I told E this and he said so you mean your going to cancle the cruise... WHAT.. now you want to do the cruise you said wdw.. make up your mind... in the end he said YA wdw! So we are looking at Aug 8th-18th or 19th LOL

SO,anyone have a code for southwest... found a great one way from San Diego to Orlando for $99 each.... but if I could save a bit more that would be great!

[scoutsmom99]

Thanks for starting a new thread Kimberly:cool1:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Just bumping up our thread!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! :)

[anewmac]

welp.. we got the rain and cold... ok not too cold.. but had to wear a hoodie today. It was really windy too.. so it went from being in the high 70's to the 80's to.... 55. OUCH! LOL

hope everyone has a great weekend. Were not doing much just vegging, cleaning maybe going to see a movie!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

welp.. we got the rain and cold... ok not too cold.. but had to wear a hoodie today. It was really windy too.. so it went from being in the high 70's to the 80's to.... 55. OUCH! LOL

hope everyone has a great weekend. Were not doing much just vegging, cleaning maybe going to see a movie!

I saw the radar this morning on the Today Show and I was wondering if you were in the area where it was raining!

My weekend doesn't officially begin until 5pm today since I'm at work...fun fun! :)

[nenner1]

omg...I can't believe we are on Ch 5...I've been so busy I thought I lost ya'll!

I haven't done any Dising lately (only a little bit for our trip in 2 weeks) and I feel very guilty..I can't believe Erica finished her TR...I still can't do an installment on mine til I get the other computer back though, look slike it will be May again for me, LOL.

Hope you are all well...its nuts in this neck of the woods! Baseball cranking up, Dance really kicking in to gear with competitions next month, I'm working on Savannahs program ad, which...any photoshop endeavor for me is a lot of work. Sarah is almost walking (:scared: ) and I can't believe I spent enough $$ on Jimmy Buffett tix today that we could have all taken a cruise! Ay! (carnival...but still!)

At least we really made this Disney trip cheap. We got 4 nights at Coronado for just over $100/night and Play Four tickets for $160/each adult. A weeklong vaca will be around $800 not counting food, souvies etc. not too shabby!!:thumbsup2 Ummm...is it Feb 22 yet?? LOL:hyper:

Happy Saturday, guys, I promise I'll get back on track with my TR reading (and writing) soon!

[MagicMe]

omg...I can't believe we are on Ch 5...I've been so busy I thought I lost ya'll!

I haven't done any Dising lately (only a little bit for our trip in 2 weeks) and I feel very guilty..I can't believe Erica finished her TR...I still can't do an installment on mine til I get the other computer back though, look slike it will be May again for me, LOL.

Hope you are all well...its nuts in this neck of the woods! Baseball cranking up, Dance really kicking in to gear with competitions next month, I'm working on Savannahs program ad, which...any photoshop endeavor for me is a lot of work. Sarah is almost walking (:scared: ) and I can't believe I spent enough $$ on Jimmy Buffett tix today that we could have all taken a cruise! Ay! (carnival...but still!)

At least we really made this Disney trip cheap. We got 4 nights at Coronado for just over $100/night and Play Four tickets for $160/each adult. A weeklong vaca will be around $800 not counting food, souvies etc. not too shabby!!:thumbsup2 Ummm...is it Feb 22 yet?? LOL:hyper:

Happy Saturday, guys, I promise I'll get back on track with my TR reading (and writing) soon!

OMG, little Sarah is almost walking????? :scared1: Where does the time go? :sad2:

Sounds like you'll have a great trip to WDW.

[MagicMe]

welp.. we got the rain and cold... ok not too cold.. but had to wear a hoodie today. It was really windy too.. so it went from being in the high 70's to the 80's to.... 55. OUCH! LOL

hope everyone has a great weekend. Were not doing much just vegging, cleaning maybe going to see a movie!

A hoodie??? :rotfl2: Around here 55 would just require long sleeves and long pants!!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Jen, I can't believe Sarah is almost walking!

How exciting dance competition time is coming up! I always LOVED competing! :)

[MagicMe]

How exciting dance competition time is coming up! I always LOVED competing! :)

Don't even think about it missy!!!! :offtopic: You have a wedding aisle to walk down!!!

[nenner1]

Don't even think about it missy!!!! :offtopic: You have a wedding aisle to walk down!!!

That's right!!!! :bride:

[Buckeye Gal]

Wednesday night, we unexpectedly lost the man I've called my Dad for the past 19 years. He nearly became my DFIL, which is how I met him. The parents of my boyfriend in college and I just never lost touch with one another. We loved eachother so much. Dad just always took me under his wing. His son is also amazing, and we've kept in touch over the many years as well. Even though I've lost all my great grandparents and all but one grandparent (who many of you met on the cruise), this is the closest person that I've lost. It's been very difficult. There's just never been anyone like him that I've known nor do I think he can ever be duplicated. Such a gentle, loving soul. :angel:

He was such a help when I had car problems a couple of weeks ago (which I'm sure you all remember me complaining about). I tell ya...there was a reason I had those car problems. It's clear now. He had a wonderful, happy 79 years. For his sake, I'm thankful that it was quick and unexpected though. Now he's with his sweet wife and daughter that didn't make it to birth, which oddly enough he mentioned to me just 2 weeks ago when we were having dinner. Again....things happen for a reason.

I'm also so thankful that I have absolutely no regrets now he's passed. Our lives can change in a moment, so don't waste any time to give and love!

[MagicMe]

Kim - my thoughts and prayers go out to you. :grouphug: It's never easy loosing someone we love.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Don't even think about it missy!!!! :offtopic: You have a wedding aisle to walk down!!!

That's right!!!! :bride:

No worries! I haven't competed in almost 11 years - if I tried to compete now, I'd would come in last place! Sadly, I'm past my dance peak by almost 10 years. :(

Wednesday night, we unexpectedly lost the man I've called my Dad for the past 19 years. He nearly became my DFIL, which is how I met him. The parents of my boyfriend in college and I just never lost touch with one another. We loved eachother so much. Dad just always took me under his wing. His son is also amazing, and we've kept in touch over the many years as well. Even though I've lost all my great grandparents and all but one grandparent (who many of you met on the cruise), this is the closest person that I've lost. It's been very difficult. There's just never been anyone like him that I've known nor do I think he can ever be duplicated. Such a gentle, loving soul. :angel:

He was such a help when I had car problems a couple of weeks ago (which I'm sure you all remember me complaining about). I tell ya...there was a reason I had those car problems. It's clear now. He had a wonderful, happy 79 years. For his sake, I'm thankful that it was quick and unexpected though. Now he's with his sweet wife and daughter that didn't make it to birth, which oddly enough he mentioned to me just 2 weeks ago when we were having dinner. Again....things happen for a reason.

I'm also so thankful that I have absolutely no regrets now he's passed. Our lives can change in a moment, so don't waste any time to give and love!

Hugs to you Kimberly... :grouphug:

[anc22]

KIMBERLY: :hug:

[LuvtheEars]

Wednesday night, we unexpectedly lost the man I've called my Dad for the past 19 years. He nearly became my DFIL, which is how I met him. The parents of my boyfriend in college and I just never lost touch with one another. We loved eachother so much. Dad just always took me under his wing. His son is also amazing, and we've kept in touch over the many years as well. Even though I've lost all my great grandparents and all but one grandparent (who many of you met on the cruise), this is the closest person that I've lost. It's been very difficult. There's just never been anyone like him that I've known nor do I think he can ever be duplicated. Such a gentle, loving soul. :angel:

He was such a help when I had car problems a couple of weeks ago (which I'm sure you all remember me complaining about). I tell ya...there was a reason I had those car problems. It's clear now. He had a wonderful, happy 79 years. For his sake, I'm thankful that it was quick and unexpected though. Now he's with his sweet wife and daughter that didn't make it to birth, which oddly enough he mentioned to me just 2 weeks ago when we were having dinner. Again....things happen for a reason.

I'm also so thankful that I have absolutely no regrets now he's passed. Our lives can change in a moment, so don't waste any time to give and love!

Kimberly :hug:

[anewmac]

aww kimberly that brought tears to my eyes. There was a reason he came by and helped you with your car. Im glad you were able to have that last memory of him being the great man he sound like he has always been to you. big hugs hun!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Guess what???!!!!

I booked our honeymoon!!!!!

We're going to Disney World!!!! Surprise, surprise!!! :)

[MagicMe]

Guess what???!!!!

I booked our honeymoon!!!!!

We're going to Disney World!!!! Surprise, surprise!!! :)

Do you think someone might have mentioned that when he came home???? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :confused3

[scoutsmom99]

Kimberly I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts:grouphug:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Do you think someone might have mentioned that when he came home???? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :confused3

It wasn't booked at that time...I wasn't sure if I could just put down a deposit or the whole thing...so when I found out that I could just do a deposit, I booked it.

Men...LOL!!!

[anewmac]

Do you think someone might have mentioned that when he came home???? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :confused3

he's a guy LOL

Amy I think you need to do a trip report for your Disneymoon! :bride:

[Buckeye Gal]

Thank you everyone :grouphug:

[Magic3forme]

Kimberly: :hug:

Amy: :cool1:
where are you staying? :)

[MagicMe]

It wasn't booked at that time...I wasn't sure if I could just put down a deposit or the whole thing...so when I found out that I could just do a deposit, I booked it.

Men...LOL!!!

Ha! :sad2: The story I got when I asked him was that he was playing on the x-box live and couldn't tell me right away. Um, how 'bout those trips right past me going down to the basement to do his wash???? :confused3

Yeah - male genes, what can you say??? :rotfl2:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

he's a guy LOL

Amy I think you need to do a trip report for your Disneymoon! :bride:
I may do that! :)



Amy: :cool1:
where are you staying? :)
Carribean Beach! I love that resort!!!

Ha! :sad2: The story I got when I asked him was that he was playing on the x-box live and couldn't tell me right away. Um, how 'bout those trips right past me going down to the basement to do his wash???? :confused3

Yeah - male genes, what can you say??? :rotfl2:

LOL!!! It is in the male genes...that is for sure! :)

[pit303]

Wanted to let all my DD buddies know that Joe and I are doing another Magic cruise on Feb 28th. We were going to do the Sept 12th cruise but our good friends asked us to join them on an Alaskan cruise on Aug 26th on that big white boat so we moved Sept 12th to Feb 28th any excuse to do another disney cruise the only bad thing is because we moved it so late (last Friday) we went from a Cat 5 to a Cat 11:scared1: keep your fingers crossed for us that we can get a upgrade at the port!!:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[crissichef]

Hi all - I was panicking when I thought I had lost you.......I went through pages and pages and then............at last I found the end of Chapter 4 and on to Chapter 5!

Sorry I haven't been checking in, I am totally addicted to facebook. I have become friend and chatted with 3 ex boyfriends already and lots of high school and college friends and just about all my sorority sisters! It is awesome!

Those of you who have not joined up, you really need to!

See the others over on FB!

Crissi

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi all - I was panicking when I thought I had lost you.......I went through pages and pages and then............at last I found the end of Chapter 4 and on to Chapter 5!

Sorry I haven't been checking in, I am totally addicted to facebook. I have become friend and chatted with 3 ex boyfriends already and lots of high school and college friends and just about all my sorority sisters! It is awesome!

Those of you who have not joined up, you really need to!

See the others over on FB!

Crissi

You do enjoy FB! LOL!!! :) I'm getting more addicted to it too!

Have a wonderful cruise, Maureen! :)

[Magic3forme]

I love fb too. :)

Today starts my busy season... Natalies bday is today. she is 9 all ready!
tomorrow are the Vday parties at school. (no school on Friday or monday.) and then theres Valentines day....
and next week is Gabbys bday! :)
Feb is my crazy time!!! luckily their parties are not until March.

off to get Natalie to take her out to lunch..she wants sushi.

[Buckeye Gal]

Wanted to let all my DD buddies know that Joe and I are doing another Magic cruise on Feb 28th.....the only bad thing is because we moved it so late (last Friday) we went from a Cat 5 to a Cat 11:scared1: keep your fingers crossed for us that we can get a upgrade at the port!!:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Well that's terribly exciting to have something so thrilling just around the corner! Good for you! I will keep my toes crossed for you for an upgrade, but I know it will be a great time nonetheless!

I love fb too. :)

Today starts my busy season... Natalies bday is today. ..off to get Natalie to take her out to lunch..she wants sushi.

Another addicted FB'er here. On Friday, I'm getting together for the first time since HS, an old friend Jeff, in the role of.....drum roll please.....chaperone! :rotfl: Jeff and I have been chatting, and I think he and my friend Dawn would hit it off! So, it's a 3-way date, partially blind. ;) They're both so excitied, it's hilarious.


:bday: NATALIE! :cake:

What a sophisticaed palate she has, mom! I hope you all enjoy the day.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I love fb too. :)

Today starts my busy season... Natalies bday is today. she is 9 all ready!
tomorrow are the Vday parties at school. (no school on Friday or monday.) and then theres Valentines day....
and next week is Gabbys bday! :)
Feb is my crazy time!!! luckily their parties are not until March.

off to get Natalie to take her out to lunch..she wants sushi.

Happy Birthday Natalie!!!!

Sushi...my kind of girl! :) Did you have a nice lunch? And the bigger question is...do you eat sushi, Val?

[Magic3forme]

We had a nice lunch.. Natalie tried 3 new foods today. hot n sour soup, edamame and spicy crab sushi. She liked the last 2, just not the soup. We shared california roll too. ( and a salad with ginger dressing.) she had a great time! :) She smiled when I told her people from fb told her happy bday. ( I will let her read this page too.)

I feel bad all ready for whoever marries this child, she has expensive tastes! she wanted crab legs for dinner. :rotfl2:

[anewmac]

Aww Happy Bday Natalie! and I like her taste. I was about 10 or so when we would go out for my bday and I would order filet mingon (sp) and lobster, after having escargot for a starter... lol

Marueen, im so jealous.. ill keep my fingers crossed you get some pixie dust!

Oy Facebook addict ova here too! At 1st I hated it but now I check it all the time specially from my phone.. even in the bathroom LOL.

[skoi]

Kimberly- sorry to hear the bad news.

Will be checking in as I can.
Julie

[TheDisneyGirl02]

We had a nice lunch.. Natalie tried 3 new foods today. hot n sour soup, edamame and spicy crab sushi. She liked the last 2, just not the soup. We shared california roll too. ( and a salad with ginger dressing.) she had a great time! :) She smiled when I told her people from fb told her happy bday. ( I will let her read this page too.)

I feel bad all ready for whoever marries this child, she has expensive tastes! she wanted crab legs for dinner. :rotfl2:

Sounds like my kind of girl...with the exception of the spicy sushi! I LOVE crab legs! I think I'm having crab legs for dinner tonight as a matter of fact! :)

[nenner1]

Kimberly, hun..:hug: So sorry to hear of your loss.

Amy, congrats on getting the Disneymoon booked...how exciting! :cloud9:

Maureen you lucky duck! Have a fantastic cruise!!!!!:cool2:

Hey Val, I know what you mean about the "busy season"...we are hitting it here too...ugh. :cool2: Sounds like a sweet birthday dinner. Reminds me of the time I was like 10 or 11 and my parents said we could go to Jesse's Landing (an upscale waterfront restasurant on stilts that was the "it" place in town that we had never been to) for my birthday but I wanted to go to Bob Evans instead.:confused3 LOLLLLLL...I never lived it down....

Sarah by herself is enough to wipe me out...what a little booger she is. She crawls like lightning, and is "transferring" herself from table to couch, etc. on two feet so in the blink of an eye she will be running and then I will be totally and completely insane.

I am having way too much fun overplanning this little vacation we are going on in ten..woohoo:banana: ten days! I called the other day and managed to snag a LeCellier ressie, which I am very excited about since Ron tried a bunch of times and came up empty (or so he says). I tried once two weeks out from the date and they had three times to choose from! Sweet!

Have a great day guys!

[MagicMe]

Sarah by herself is enough to wipe me out...what a little booger she is. She crawls like lightning, and is "transferring" herself from table to couch, etc. on two feet so in the blink of an eye she will be running and then I will be totally and completely insane.

I am having way too much fun overplanning this little vacation we are going on in ten..woohoo:banana: ten days! I called the other day and managed to snag a LeCellier ressie, which I am very excited about since Ron tried a bunch of times and came up empty (or so he says). I tried once two weeks out from the date and they had three times to choose from! Sweet!

Have a great day guys!


OMG - I can just picture her crawling all over!!! Just wish I could see her scampering around the ship!!!!

Congrats on snagging Le Cellier - that's my absolute favorite place!

[Buckeye Gal]

....now I check it all the time specially from my phone.. even in the bathroom LOL.

Ummm...I have NO idea what you're talking about. ;)

Kimberly- sorry to hear the bad news....

Kimberly, hun..:hug: So sorry to hear of your loss.

....Sarah by herself is enough to wipe me out...what a little booger she is. She crawls like lightning, and is "transferring" herself from table to couch, etc.....I am having way too much fun overplanning this little vacation we are going on in ten..woohoo:banana: ten days! I called the other day and managed to snag a LeCellier ressie...

Thank you so much for your condolences. :grouphug:

Jen, it's still so much fun to hear of these milestones Sarah has. :goodvibes There's someone who announced herself on our WBTA thread saying she hopes to be joining us. She added that if they do, her baby will have just (or about to) turned 1. That made me think of you and Sarah! It will be fun to have another baby to keep tabs on. princess: princess:

[Magic3forme]

Sarah crawling... that made me smile!! :) It is amazing how fast they grow up!!

We have yet to go to Le Cellier.. maybe our next trip!! and we have heard we have to go to Boma too.

my son keeps asking if we can go to Disney on his bday. I said maybe next year!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Jen, I can't believe she's crawling! Time flies! :)

[Magic3forme]

Happy Friday the 13th!! the kids have off school today.... Gab had a sleepover and we gave her her one bday gift early, Animal crossing on wii, so they are all downstairs playing that.

[nenner1]

Animal crossing on wii, so they are all downstairs playing that.

OMG, I am shamelessly addicted. However my house is no longer expandable and we already have Nookingtons (the last Nook store) so what to do now??? I guess shop at Gracie Grace, lol.:lmao:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Jen and Val, tell me what Animal Crossing is? I can't figure out if I should get it or not

[scoutsmom99]

Happy Friday the 13th!! the kids have off school today.... Gab had a sleepover and we gave her her one bday gift early, Animal crossing on wii, so they are all downstairs playing that.

OMG, I am shamelessly addicted. However my house is no longer expandable and we already have Nookingtons (the last Nook store) so what to do now??? I guess shop at Gracie Grace, lol.:lmao:

OMG! I was so addicted to Animal Crossing when it came out for the game cube years ago. I was half tempted to get the wii so I could play it. Does the walrus guy still come to town in the new version?

[Buckeye Gal]

....Another addicted FB'er here. On Friday, I'm getting together for the first time since HS, an old friend Jeff, in the role of.....drum roll please.....chaperone! :rotfl: Jeff and I have been chatting, and I think he and my friend Dawn would hit it off! So, it's a 3-way date, partially blind. ;) They're both so excitied, it's hilarious.....

I just had to update you all on the 3-way/half blind date tonight!

Call me Ms. Matchmaker! They hit it off like they've been friends for years! They each pulled me aside thanking me over and over again and saying they really like the other. :love: I'm so happy to make two people so happy! It was just an amazing fit. I can't believe it myself! They had a wonderful time...and so did I!

We all met at the restaurant driving separately. Afterwards, we decided to go get drinks and Jeff suggested seeing "Friday the 13th" on today, Friday the thirteenth (and OBTW, I really hate scary movies...I took one for the team there!). Since they both live so closely together and the restaurant we chose is so close to my girlfriend's house, they decided to drop her car off at her house and carpool to drinks followed by the movies. So they left the movies together, and he took her home! I cannot wait to talk to each of them individually later!

[Magic3forme]

Amy: I have no idea what ACrossing is. :lmao: Gabby came home last week and said her friend has this great game, so I bought it. I have to admit I have only played wii once. (we just moved the games to the basement, so I dont even know what the screens look like) the kids love it though. lol, and apparently so do the adults.

Happy Valentines Day!!:lovestruc

[nenner1]

Jen and Val, tell me what Animal Crossing is? I can't figure out if I should get it or not

Its kindof a sims style game, basically you arrive in this town, you buy a house, work for the local shopkeeper, then go off on your own making money by growing fruit, fishing, and catching bugs, etc. to buy furniture and clothes and stuff for your house. You have neighbors that you interact with, they are all animals. They are all a little quirky and they speak this weird language that is like talking on 78 RPM. So basically you just live your little life in this town, making money (called bells) and adding on/improving your house. There are celebrations of real life holidays, fishing tournaments, etc. There are visitors that come to your town for various reasons. It was previously big on the Gamecube and DS...but now on the wii there is a wi-fi interactive part where you can add your friends and travel over to their towns and they can come to yours. Pretty cool! I'm not big into games, I played Roller Coaster Tycoon a lot back in the day but I enjoy it a lot. :thumbsup2

OMG! I was so addicted to Animal Crossing when it came out for the game cube years ago. I was half tempted to get the wii so I could play it. Does the walrus guy still come to town in the new version?

LOL...Wendall....yup. He still eats fish and they still splatter in a million peices when he chomps...so gross! :rotfl2: Yhere are a few things different in the wii version, so I say yes! Get it! LOL!!!

[nenner1]

I just had to update you all on the 3-way/half blind date tonight!

Call me Ms. Matchmaker! They hit it off like they've been friends for years! They each pulled me aside thanking me over and over again and saying they really like the other. :love: I'm so happy to make two people so happy! It was just an amazing fit. I can't believe it myself! They had a wonderful time...and so did I!

We all met at the restaurant driving separately. Afterwards, we decided to go get drinks and Jeff suggested seeing "Friday the 13th" on today, Friday the thirteenth (and OBTW, I really hate scary movies...I took one for the team there!). Since they both live so closely together and the restaurant we chose is so close to my girlfriend's house, they decided to drop her car off at her house and carpool to drinks followed by the movies. So they left the movies together, and he took her home! I cannot wait to talk to each of them individually later!

Awesome! I wonder how the rest of their night went...lol../..:rotfl2: :rolleyes1


Hey Kimberly, are you still going to do a TR? I would love to read it!
I managed to update mine last night....:cool2:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I just had to update you all on the 3-way/half blind date tonight!

Call me Ms. Matchmaker! They hit it off like they've been friends for years! They each pulled me aside thanking me over and over again and saying they really like the other. :love: I'm so happy to make two people so happy! It was just an amazing fit. I can't believe it myself! They had a wonderful time...and so did I!

We all met at the restaurant driving separately. Afterwards, we decided to go get drinks and Jeff suggested seeing "Friday the 13th" on today, Friday the thirteenth (and OBTW, I really hate scary movies...I took one for the team there!). Since they both live so closely together and the restaurant we chose is so close to my girlfriend's house, they decided to drop her car off at her house and carpool to drinks followed by the movies. So they left the movies together, and he took her home! I cannot wait to talk to each of them individually later!

That is so exciting, Kimberly! :)

Its kindof a sims style game, basically you arrive in this town, you buy a house, work for the local shopkeeper, then go off on your own making money by growing fruit, fishing, and catching bugs, etc. to buy furniture and clothes and stuff for your house. You have neighbors that you interact with, they are all animals. They are all a little quirky and they speak this weird language that is like talking on 78 RPM. So basically you just live your little life in this town, making money (called bells) and adding on/improving your house. There are celebrations of real life holidays, fishing tournaments, etc. There are visitors that come to your town for various reasons. It was previously big on the Gamecube and DS...but now on the wii there is a wi-fi interactive part where you can add your friends and travel over to their towns and they can come to yours. Pretty cool! I'm not big into games, I played Roller Coaster Tycoon a lot back in the day but I enjoy it a lot. :thumbsup2


Sounds interesting, Jen! Thanks for the explaination!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day. I'm at work right now, but Dave is coming in to have lunch with me and and we're cooking dinner for each other tonight! :)

[MagicMe]

I just had to update you all on the 3-way/half blind date tonight!

Call me Ms. Matchmaker! They hit it off like they've been friends for years! They each pulled me aside thanking me over and over again and saying they really like the other. :love: I'm so happy to make two people so happy! It was just an amazing fit. I can't believe it myself! They had a wonderful time...and so did I!

We all met at the restaurant driving separately. Afterwards, we decided to go get drinks and Jeff suggested seeing "Friday the 13th" on today, Friday the thirteenth (and OBTW, I really hate scary movies...I took one for the team there!). Since they both live so closely together and the restaurant we chose is so close to my girlfriend's house, they decided to drop her car off at her house and carpool to drinks followed by the movies. So they left the movies together, and he took her home! I cannot wait to talk to each of them individually later!

Sounds like they had a great time thanks to you! :thumbsup2



Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's day and has some romantic time with their significant others. :love:

[anewmac]

Good job Kimberly! maybe they will name their 1st born after Ya :)

Hmm might have to check out Animal crossing LOL We rented Carnival games, and Im proud to say Im kicked E's BUTT... on the flip side both the boys are beating mine... but hey IM NOT IN LAST lol.

Hey Jen, Have you by chance made a spreadsheet for your WDW trip.... E has asked me not to be too comando compaired to how I was on the cruise and I will try once we are ON vacation but until then for my sanity and OCVP I need to be organized. Looking basically for an outline i know my times are different just looking for a set up. (AKA need something to keep me busy for 6more months)

Oh and for you WDW vets. what resturants do you all love! Looking for suggestions

[Magic3forme]

If you are into character meals.
Chef Mickeys at the Contemp is a must. :) breakfast or dinner. :) I love watching the monorail go through.

Crystal Palace at MK is Pooh and friends. (we went there on NYE)

I know you have boys.. but Cinderellas round table is cool if you can get an early time.. you can walk down main street at MK when the park is still closed.

Epcot: Le Cellier.. never been but I hear it is awesome
Japan was good too...
England is good for lunch.

Holly: Brown Derby...get the fantasmic package. :)

Ohana at the Poly is fun.

[anc22]

Hello all. I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day!
The family and I went to Seaside (a small beach front town) for the weekend. Not a whole lotta romance goin on at this point ;) but it was a nice relaxing weekend with the kids.

DS Chase is obsessed with his birthday party (not until the end of April) He won't stop talking about how he wants a Pirate Party. So, we went to one of those old time photo shops at the beach and got this picture taken for his birthday invites:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/img076.jpg

[nenner1]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/img076.jpg


OH MY GOSH! That is freakin' adorable!!!!!

Arin, how are you feeling?
You're almost to the home stretch (no pun intended)!:goodvibes

Hey Jen, Have you by chance made a spreadsheet for your WDW trip

Not *really*...not a spreadsheet anyway. I have the UG and I use that to make touring plans using their website. They start off as blank totally customizeable plans and I rewrite them to fit my needs. Normally we have a pretty set routine we do in the parks since we have gone so many times but I want to try using one of these touring plans (with minor modifications) and see if it saves us any time. We usually get everything done in one day, but I want to avoid the "What should we do now? thing. I am thinking if it is all wirtten in a plan there will be none of that indecision. Ron is as commando as I am, but he isn't down with the "whole thing" being "planned out". He likes some spontenaiety. But this time we are going to try it my way!

.... E has asked me not to be too comando compaired to how I was on the cruise and I will try once we are ON vacation but until then for my sanity and OCVP I need to be organized. Looking basically for an outline i know my times are different just looking for a set up. (AKA need something to keep me busy for 6more months)
Well, this will probably do it for you.:rotfl2: The customizeable plans are free and if you look closely you will find ther are plans titled "COPY OF Unoffical Guide Magic Kingdom Dumbo or Die in a Day blahblahblah" that are amazingly similar to the plans in the boook on on the paid part of the website!:rolleyes1

Here's a link to where you can search to find plans:


Touring Plans (http://www.touringplans.com/tp2/UG2_index.php?PageID=125)


And here are mine, the ones I have done so far (nothing like waiting to the last minute, lol!) I am working on DHS right now but having a real hard time with the lunch part...ugh....

Jen's Magic Kingdom (http://www.TouringPlans.com/etp2/etp_v2.php?id=0a4c41c72dc0eda4a5b4675983dff63b)

Jen's Epcot (http://www.TouringPlans.com/etp2/etp_v2.php?id=ccb48dd6120f5f84ad91c5e3d0553918)

There is some backtracking, moreso in the MK to use FP's. Ive found its better to knock out fantasyland first thing and then use FP's for the mountains. fantasyland just gets insane lfrom about 11 am on and never really lets up until spectro.



Oh and for you WDW vets. what resturants do you all love! Looking for suggestions

Well Le Cellier, the steakhouse in Canada..we haven't eaten there yet but we are this trip. Believe it or not..in over 40 trips (at least) we have never eaten at a sit down non-buffet restaurant in WDW (except Rainforest Cafe at DTD) :scared: :eek: Believe it...or not! We've done Crystal Palace, Chef Mickeys and Ohana breakfast. And counter service. And that's it. But here's what I know and what I've heard:

MK: Crystal Palace is pretty good, but a bit pricey. Pooh characters. We always eat counter at Columbia Harbor House..fish chicken, soup, chili, sandwiches..love the upstairs seating that overlooks fantasyland/liberty square. Hate Cosmic Rays. Always packed, smells 70's ish in there, and you have to go through different lines to get differnt foods. Its a PITA. Not my cup of tea. Aviod Pinocchios if you want to eat your food at a table and not off your tray while you hold it. Caseys we have never tried but I plan on going there this time. Snacks: Dole Whip at Aloha Isle, Ice Cream at Plaza Ice Cream shop, Pastries (good for breakfast) and desserts at Main St. Bakery.

Epcot: Nothing in future world. Seriously. :rotfl2: Some people like Sunshine Seasons I don't only b/c I can't eat in the land. It smells. (see Cosmic Rays). Le Cellier in Canada...Yorkshire Fish N Chips UK, Boulangerie Patesserie (France...Eclairs..Napoleons), Vins de Chefs de France (grey goose and gran marnier slushies) Crepes de Chefs de France (crepes and kick-butt frozen custard), Japan (kaki gori shaved ice), Germany pretzel stand, China tea stand, Kringla bakery in Norway (school bread a.k.a. coconut cream donuts, and lefse- cinnamon potato bread), Cantina in Mexico margaritas...yum! Ones I've heard good things about are Teppan Edo in Japan, Chefs de France, and Tutto Italia in Italy.

Hollywood Studios: Brown Derby is the best, but very expensive if you aren't on the dining plan. I want to try Sci-Fi and 50's Prime Time, more for the aqtmosphere then the food (mixed reviews). Counter service, good luck. Pizza PLanet is about it. Ive heard Hollywood & Vine is swill.

Animal Kingdom: Everyone raves about Tusker House, we haven't been there yet. Flame Tree BBQ is great counter service. I love Anandapour Tea Co. Pizzafari and Restaurantasaurus are the same/ol same/ol..burgers nuggets pizza. We haven't spent much time in AK.

DTD: OMG Ghiardelli...the huge sundae was good, but I think if we go again we would get individual ones. Rainforest Cafe..ok..TGI fridays type food, but our bill was over $100, atmosphere is what you're paying for. T-REX we are going there this time. Same as above but with dinosaurs. Gotta try it once. Goofys Candy Co. for sure. Heard good things about Wolfgang Puck Express and Earl of Sandwich (we may drive over JUST to get some sandwiches at EOS).

Resorts: Cali Grill if you want to shell out some dough, Yachtsman Steakhouse & Narcooseees are also supposed to be good but expensive. I want to try Kona at the Poly for Tonga Toast (they also have it at their counter service place Capt. Cooks)..speaking of Poly OHANA...ugh see Cosmic Rays and the Land. This one is particularly reminiscent of my elementary school cafeteria! :crazy2: and of course Beaches & Cream..No Way Jose melted peanut butter sundaes <<drool>>...we may do the Kitchen Sink this time!

Did I forget anything? :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[nenner1]

neeeeever mind!

[ntheory]

Hi there everyone. It's been a while (LONG while ...) since I've checked in here. I see some of you on Facebook, though. :)

We're looking into the possibility of doing the November 14th Double Dip...... my mom is dying to get back on the boat. :)



It's good to hear how everyone is doing. I've missed you guys!

[anc22]

OH MY GOSH! That is freakin' adorable!!!!!

Arin, how are you feeling?
You're almost to the home stretch (no pun intended)!:goodvibes



I am feeling.......pregnant ;) Nothing about it is fun, IMO :rolleyes1
We have been staying really busy with Madison's cheer schedule, we are going to Washington the end of this month for the weekend and then to Vancouver, B.C. for 5 days the end of March for Nationals. My baby shower is on April 11th and then Chase's birthday is on April 26th, so then next couple of months will hopefully go by quickly! I am in my 24th week, only approx. 12 weeks to go!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Just wanted to say hi to everbody!!!!

I went to the doctor today for my 6 week post-op check up and guess what?! I can drive!!!! And I don't have to wear my brace!!!! I'm a little nervous about not wearing my brace because I'm afraid I'm going to hurt it...but yay! I don't have to wear it! :)

Hope all is well with everyone!

[Magic3forme]

Arin: cute pic of Chase!! 24 weeks??? wow!! ( I went into labor with John jr at 24 weeks and earned myself bedrest after that one.)

the kids are back in school after a 4 day weekend. :cool1:

now to get my house in order...it goes on the market March 1.

[MagicMe]

Just wanted to say hi to everbody!!!!

I went to the doctor today for my 6 week post-op check up and guess what?! I can drive!!!! And I don't have to wear my brace!!!! I'm a little nervous about not wearing my brace because I'm afraid I'm going to hurt it...but yay! I don't have to wear it! :)

Hope all is well with everyone!


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: It's a good thing I check the DISboards for my information!!!! Does this mean I might start to see a little more of you???

[MagicMe]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: It's a good thing I check the DISboards for my information!!!! Does this mean I might start to see a little more of you???

YIPPEE!!!! I hear you are coming down tonight!!!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: It's a good thing I check the DISboards for my information!!!! Does this mean I might start to see a little more of you???

Yuppers! I'm planning on coming down tonight! Hey! American Idol starts tonight! Yay!

[ntheory]

Arin: cute pic of Chase!! 24 weeks??? wow!! ( I went into labor with John jr at 24 weeks and earned myself bedrest after that one.)

the kids are back in school after a 4 day weekend. :cool1:

now to get my house in order...it goes on the market March 1.



Cool!!! Picked out a house here yet?

[Magic3forme]

Cool!!! Picked out a house here yet?

No house yet... we will down some time in late March or April to scout houses again. There is an area in Alpharetta John wants to look at. (and by then we should know how much our house is worth.)

[anewmac]

Yuppers! I'm planning on coming down tonight! Hey! American Idol starts tonight! Yay!

umm its been on LOL... or do you nean the good ones now.. not the crappy people trying out... LOL thats the best part :rotfl2:

[ntheory]

No house yet... we will down some time in late March or April to scout houses again. There is an area in Alpharetta John wants to look at. (and by then we should know how much our house is worth.)



Cool! Long way from me, but it'll be nice to have you in Georgia! :)




:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Guess what?! I just booked the October 31 cruise for this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Magic .... here we come again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Magic3forme]

Shell: that is awesome!!! :) did you get your cat 3 again?

[ntheory]

Shell: that is awesome!!! :) did you get your cat 3 again?




Thanks!! We're so excited.





Ummmmmmmmm .... no. :confused3 Cat 2 this time. :rolleyes1

We thought about waiting for them to release the rooms we had last time (they're handicapped), but we like the Cat 2, so we're sticking to that.

[Buckeye Gal]

Thanks!! We're so excited.


Ummmmmmmmm .... no. :confused3 Cat 2 this time. :rolleyes1 ....

:woohoo: Awesome, Shell! :woohoo:

[Magic3forme]

Wow Shell that is awesome!! we downgraded for our next cruise. lol.
but we have 2 cabins!! the girls can have their own space!! I think we are cancelling the cruise in Oct. John should have enough airline miles (he has the hotel points) for Hawaii. lil John doesnt want to go to Hawaii, he only wants a Disney cruise!

[ntheory]

:woohoo: Awesome, Shell! :woohoo:


Thanks, Kimberly! We're all so excited. We're not taking as many this time. My niece, her dh, and dd aren't going (were asked but didn't want to .... :confused3 ). And ... of course, my oldest will be in the school of infantry at that point. :( He's thrilled, but we'll miss him.



Wow Shell that is awesome!! we downgraded for our next cruise. lol.
but we have 2 cabins!! the girls can have their own space!! I think we are cancelling the cruise in Oct. John should have enough airline miles (he has the hotel points) for Hawaii. lil John doesnt want to go to Hawaii, he only wants a Disney cruise!


Thanks!

LOL! My mom refuses to downgrade ... and that works for me! :)

Cool! That will be fun. You're going to Hawaii instead?! Wow. I don't think I could do it ... in fact, I know I can't! LOL!!!

That's what my niece wants to do .... with a 18 month old .... NUTS. There's no way I'd take a very hyper 18 month old on that 15 hour flight. No way.

[anewmac]

Thanks!! We're so excited.



Ummmmmmmmm .... no. :confused3 Cat 2 this time. :rolleyes1

We thought about waiting for them to release the rooms we had last time (they're handicapped), but we like the Cat 2, so we're sticking to that.
woohoo!!! cant wait to hear all about it! im jealous!!!!!!!!

Wow Shell that is awesome!! we downgraded for our next cruise. lol.
but we have 2 cabins!! the girls can have their own space!! I think we are cancelling the cruise in Oct. John should have enough airline miles (he has the hotel points) for Hawaii. lil John doesnt want to go to Hawaii, he only wants a Disney cruise!

OMG thats what the boys say, I have a feeling they are going to be so disapointed when I tell them we are doing 10days with mickey... NOT on a ship LOL

Thanks, Kimberly! We're all so excited. We're not taking as many this time. My niece, her dh, and dd aren't going (were asked but didn't want to .... :confused3 ). And ... of course, my oldest will be in the school of infantry at that point. :( He's thrilled, but we'll miss him.


When does he leave for boot?

[ntheory]

woohoo!!! cant wait to hear all about it! im jealous!!!!!!!!




When does he leave for boot?



LOL! Most everyone goes on more vacations than we do, but when we go .... we like to go big. :)



Jared is scheduled for September 10, *but* he's trying to leave with a buddy on June 29th. Either one of those will work for us .... HOWEVER, if he were to leave any time in July, it would really screw up our plans for the cruise. I think he's telling his recruiter that he can't leave at any point in July.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

LOL! Most everyone goes on more vacations than we do, but when we go .... we like to go big. :)



Jared is scheduled for September 10, *but* he's trying to leave with a buddy on June 29th. Either one of those will work for us .... HOWEVER, if he were to leave any time in July, it would really screw up our plans for the cruise. I think he's telling his recruiter that he can't leave at any point in July.

Have a great trip and take lots of pictures to post for all of us to see!!!

Drea, why did LMT sucked the life out of you for 2weeks?

[anewmac]

Have a great trip and take lots of pictures to post for all of us to see!!!

Drea, why did LMT sucked the life out of you for 2weeks?

LOL- Funny you should ask LOL... I was on the Budget Boards looking for savings for our WDW trip and came across a post of someone winning a week stay at the Grand Floridian for a week for $1 a day... too good to be true right.. EXACTLY but like the moron i am i say what the heck. LMT is Last Minute Travel dot com. So basically they had this contest (read SCAM) that you log into there website and they will randomly pick you to win a night stay at hotels for $1, you have to enter the info within a certain time frame to "WIN" so for 2weeks I was on there site, (DAY AND MOST OF THE NIGHT, I didnt get much work done) hitting refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh, I felt like Desmond and that damn button ever 108 mins from LOST LOL. SUffice to say I didnt win... but now Im glad cuz I hear people are being told they have to file 1099's now for their taxes on it as it was a "contest" not just an OFFER/SALE. Only thing good that came out of it is meeting some people on the Budget thread LOL

Side note I did book our stay at WDW, so all I need now if flight home woohoo!:thumbsup2 :cool1:

[Magic3forme]

Drea: where are you staying at WDW?

[anewmac]

Drea: where are you staying at WDW?

8 days at the POP
2 at Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanah View! (im so excited. the boys dont know about the trip at all and E doesnt know about AKL!) :)

Hey maybe you vets can help me, we have 5 military tix we are getting and are going to add on park hopper and water parks, I was told/errr read, that by adding on water parks means it becomes a 10day pass, 5 for the parks and 5 for water parks, but if you go to both one day it will obviously lower the length of the pass.. Really hope that makes sence lol Is this correct? I thought if you got 5day tickets plus park hopper and water parks it just means you have 5 days to go TOTAL???


Shell- love the new avitar pic too cute!

[ntheory]

8 days at the POP
2 at Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanah View! (im so excited. the boys dont know about the trip at all and E doesnt know about AKL!) :)

Hey maybe you vets can help me, we have 5 military tix we are getting and are going to add on park hopper and water parks, I was told/errr read, that by adding on water parks means it becomes a 10day pass, 5 for the parks and 5 for water parks, but if you go to both one day it will obviously lower the length of the pass.. Really hope that makes sence lol Is this correct? I thought if you got 5day tickets plus park hopper and water parks it just means you have 5 days to go TOTAL???


Shell- love the new avitar pic too cute!



I *love* AKL Savannah view!!!! We did that the year AKL opened (2001) and loved that place. The only thing I hated was that it took FOREVER to get anywhere from AKL and FOREVER to get back. :rolleyes:

You are all going to have SUCH a great time!!!

Thanks. I figured that since I do HAVE a DCL picture (or 3000) that I should use it. LOL!

And, yes, I literally took over 3000 pictures that week. :sad2: Had a blast with my camera, though! :)

[TheDisneyGirl02]

LOL- Funny you should ask LOL... I was on the Budget Boards looking for savings for our WDW trip and came across a post of someone winning a week stay at the Grand Floridian for a week for $1 a day... too good to be true right.. EXACTLY but like the moron i am i say what the heck. LMT is Last Minute Travel dot com. So basically they had this contest (read SCAM) that you log into there website and they will randomly pick you to win a night stay at hotels for $1, you have to enter the info within a certain time frame to "WIN" so for 2weeks I was on there site, (DAY AND MOST OF THE NIGHT, I didnt get much work done) hitting refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh, I felt like Desmond and that damn button ever 108 mins from LOST LOL. SUffice to say I didnt win... but now Im glad cuz I hear people are being told they have to file 1099's now for their taxes on it as it was a "contest" not just an OFFER/SALE. Only thing good that came out of it is meeting some people on the Budget thread LOL

Side note I did book our stay at WDW, so all I need now if flight home woohoo!:thumbsup2 :cool1:

LOL!!!!! Interesting story! You poor thing...

[Buckeye Gal]

I've been introduced to a very fun game on Facebook called "Fashion Wars". If you're also on FB and want to join forces to be in eachother's Posse, I would love to hook up with ya!

Just let me know you fashion divas!

[anewmac]

I *love* AKL Savannah view!!!! We did that the year AKL opened (2001) and loved that place. The only thing I hated was that it took FOREVER to get anywhere from AKL and FOREVER to get back. :rolleyes:

oh no.. really long.. oh well its only 2 days LOL



And, yes, I literally took over 3000 pictures that week. :sad2: Had a blast with my camera, though! :)

I took 4... yes THOUSAND! LOL

[Buckeye Gal]

8 days at the POP
2 at Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanah View! (im so excited. the boys dont know about the trip at all and E doesnt know about AKL!) :)...


Oh My GOSH! You must be ready to burst! What a good mom/wife you are!

Did you get all the info you need on the Pop FAQ thread? ;) :rolleyes1

[anewmac]

Oh My GOSH! You must be ready to burst! What a good mom/wife you are!

Did you get all the info you need on the Pop FAQ thread? ;) :rolleyes1

HAHA why yes I did its such a very organized and nicely laid out thread.. who ever redid it did a FANTABULOUS JOB!:confused3 :rolleyes1 lol Actually I read it before our last visit.. :) but now I am really going to STUDY it. LOL

[crissichef]

Good morning all -

I got an email from Amazon that they are having a 40% off clearance on groceries so of course I had to check it out being the bargain hunter that I am..........anyway, they have the Tortuga Rum Cakes for $13.46 but you get 40% off with the code FBCLEVNT so they come out to a little over $8 a piece. They also qualify for free shipping if you spemd $25. Just passing along for those who LOVE them!

Crissi

[MagicMe]

Drea - I really liked staying at Pop. It will be considerably tighter staying there than at AKL but it has it's own charm. Good kid envionment.

As far as the tickets. We've had the parkhopper plus tickets before and basically if you have 5 park days (hopper or not) and 5 plus features, you could stretch them to 10 days. If you want to stretch them out, then you can only use the plus feature (or water park) on the one day and not go into the parks. If you go to the water park and the regular park then that is one off of each of the days. If you go to the water park early and really enjoy that environment, then it would probably be just as easy to stay all day and then go back to the room and relax at the resort (or DTD) for the rest of the night.

Hope this helps.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi everyone!

Hope you're all having a great Saturday! I'm at work and it's crazy today! Not too many people, just crazy things are happening! Looking forward to tonight - going out for dinner with Dave and his friends from work and then we're going bowling. Granted, I can't bowl, but it will still be fun to watch! :)

[anewmac]

Drea - I really liked staying at Pop. It will be considerably tighter staying there than at AKL but it has it's own charm. Good kid envionment.

As far as the tickets. We've had the parkhopper plus tickets before and basically if you have 5 park days (hopper or not) and 5 plus features, you could stretch them to 10 days. If you want to stretch them out, then you can only use the plus feature (or water park) on the one day and not go into the parks. If you go to the water park and the regular park then that is one off of each of the days. If you go to the water park early and really enjoy that environment, then it would probably be just as easy to stay all day and then go back to the room and relax at the resort (or DTD) for the rest of the night.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Melodie! PERFECT. We can use the water add on with our old 3days passes and with the park tix, stretching out the fun! YEAH.. Ill consider that another surprize for the boys LOL

[Magic3forme]

we stayed at AKL before our 4 day cruise a few years ago. (it wasnt my favorite hotel.) the best part was going out at night and using the night vision goggles to see all the animals. ( it was just too far away from everything else and we waited forever for buses.)

we are still in bday mania around here.
today is Gabbys 11th bday. She wanted to go to Olive Garden for lunch. and we are having steak for dinner.

hope everyone is having a great weekend. just waiting for more snow as usual.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

we stayed at AKL before our 4 day cruise a few years ago. (it wasnt my favorite hotel.) the best part was going out at night and using the night vision goggles to see all the animals. ( it was just too far away from everything else and we waited forever for buses.)

we are still in bday mania around here.
today is Gabbys 11th bday. She wanted to go to Olive Garden for lunch. and we are having steak for dinner.

hope everyone is having a great weekend. just waiting for more snow as usual.

Happy Birthday, Gabby!!!!!! :)

[anewmac]

we stayed at AKL before our 4 day cruise a few years ago. (it wasnt my favorite hotel.) the best part was going out at night and using the night vision goggles to see all the animals. ( it was just too far away from everything else and we waited forever for buses.)
do they provide the night vision goggles? the boys would LOVE THAT!

we are still in bday mania around here.
today is Gabbys 11th bday. She wanted to go to Olive Garden for lunch. and we are having steak for dinner.

hope everyone is having a great weekend. just waiting for more snow as usual.

Happy Birthday GABBY!!!!!!!!!!!

[Magic3forme]

Drea: when we went in 04, they did provide the night vision goggles, there were only a few pair.. so you had to be patient and wait your turn, but it was really cool. :) I didnt realize how close some of the animals really were to you.

[nenner1]

Hey guys..just a quick note on the fly while we have free wireless...

We stayed at the Hampton last night..awesome...nice room...Ill post pics when we get back...

Off to Epcot this AM after checking in at CSR! Le Cellier for lunch...yummmm

Have a great week, Ill post all about it when we get home (or to the Mickey D's with free wireless...no way am I paying $15/day, not that you guys aren't worth it..lol)

We're off!:thumbsup2

[beachbratt]

8 days at the POP
2 at Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanah View! (im so excited. the boys dont know about the trip at all and E doesnt know about AKL!) :)

Hey maybe you vets can help me, we have 5 military tix we are getting and are going to add on park hopper and water parks, I was told/errr read, that by adding on water parks means it becomes a 10day pass, 5 for the parks and 5 for water parks, but if you go to both one day it will obviously lower the length of the pass.. Really hope that makes sence lol Is this correct? I thought if you got 5day tickets plus park hopper and water parks it just means you have 5 days to go TOTAL???


Shell- love the new avitar pic too cute!

Did you check on the military hotel on disney property Shades of Green to see if they offered you any good deals too?

[anewmac]

Have a great week, Ill post all about it when we get home (or to the Mickey D's with free wireless...no way am I paying $15/day, not that you guys aren't worth it..lol)

We're off!:thumbsup2
HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!! cant wait to hear all about it! (or read? will there be a trip report? LOL)

Did you check on the military hotel on disney property Shades of Green to see if they offered you any good deals too?

Actually they are more expensive for us. They are based off rank and unfortunatly E's to high up for us to get a good rate LOL. Only bonus is they have kitchenetts but i prefer not to cook while on vacation (not that I do much of it at home either but still LOL)

[anc22]

Reading everyones posts about their upcoming vacations made me even more depressed!:sad2: So.................I went ahead and booked a surprise 5 day trip to Vegas for DH's 30th birthday! It's not until the end of September, but it gives me something to look forward to.........besides the baby of course ;)
Let me be more specific: It gives me something to look forward to where alcohol and skinny jeans can be involved! :rotfl:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hey guys..just a quick note on the fly while we have free wireless...

We stayed at the Hampton last night..awesome...nice room...Ill post pics when we get back...

Off to Epcot this AM after checking in at CSR! Le Cellier for lunch...yummmm

Have a great week, Ill post all about it when we get home (or to the Mickey D's with free wireless...no way am I paying $15/day, not that you guys aren't worth it..lol)

We're off!:thumbsup2

OMG! Have a wonderful time!!!! I want to see lots of pictures when you get home!!!!


Let me be more specific: It gives me something to look forward to where alcohol and skinny jeans can be involved! :rotfl:

:lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: That is so funny! :)

[anewmac]

Reading everyones posts about their upcoming vacations made me even more depressed!:sad2: So.................I went ahead and booked a surprise 5 day trip to Vegas for DH's 30th birthday! It's not until the end of September, but it gives me something to look forward to.........besides the baby of course ;)
Let me be more specific: It gives me something to look forward to where alcohol and skinny jeans can be involved! :rotfl:

ok now its time for me to be depressed... hearing you getting into skinny jeans after having a baby.. im still trying to loose baby wait from 6.5 yrs ago along wtih more that I just put on after the cruise. :sad2:

[anc22]

ok now its time for me to be depressed... hearing you getting into skinny jeans after having a baby.. im still trying to loose baby wait from 6.5 yrs ago along wtih more that I just put on after the cruise. :sad2:

Well, it's wishful thinking of course!:wizard:
Your talk of training for a 5k kind of inspired me and I plan on starting a jogging regimen after the baby. I have been working out a couple times a week for the last couple of months, but I am going to get my butt in gear from now on. I just find out that my 10 year H.S. reunion is exactly 2 months after the baby comes :scared1:

On another note, did I mention that in our attempt to "go green", we have decided to cloth diaper this baby?! It is soooo much different than it was back in the day. No pins or plastic pants needed! ;)

[ntheory]

Well, it's wishful thinking of course!:wizard:
Your talk of training for a 5k kind of inspired me and I plan on starting a jogging regimen after the baby. I have been working out a couple times a week for the last couple of months, but I am going to get my butt in gear from now on. I just find out that my 10 year H.S. reunion is exactly 2 months after the baby comes :scared1:

On another note, did I mention that in our attempt to "go green", we have decided to cloth diaper this baby?! It is soooo much different than it was back in the day. No pins or plastic pants needed! ;)



Wow. Good luck with that Arin. I did that with my oldest ... for a while. It's really too funny to look back and see that big old diaper between his legs!! LOL!! We used them at home, but took disposable with us when we were out. We also used them at night because the cloth didn't hold enough.

I hope you like using the cloth. They are really good benefits to using them.




Ok .... So I've posted a few times on the thread for my next cruise. I'm getting ignored! :confused: Am I that obnoxious?! :mad:

I guess I'm just used to this thread.

[Magic3forme]

Yep Shell you are just obnoxious. :rotfl:

I only post on the two the three cruise threads. since we are not sure if we are going or not on the one cruise.
still keeping my fingers crossed for Hawaii.. Anyone ever been to Waikiki?

We are looking into a long weekend in Sept/Oct and take advantage of the 40% at a value resort. ( hopefully there will be a MNSSHP during that time).anyone going during this time??

[ntheory]

Yep Shell you are just obnoxious. :rotfl:

I only post on the two the three cruise threads. since we are not sure if we are going or not on the one cruise.
still keeping my fingers crossed for Hawaii.. Anyone ever been to Waikiki?

We are looking into a long weekend in Sept/Oct and take advantage of the 40% at a value resort. ( hopefully there will be a MNSSHP during that time).anyone going during this time??



:sad2: That's what I figured. Oh well .... :cool2:


I asked on the other thread who to send the info to in order to get us on the list of shipmates and into the FE thing, but no one will respond. Weird.

No. My niece and nephew have been and want to take their 14 month old (she'll be almost 2 then) to Hawaii. The baby is VERY active and there's no way that I'd like to be on a plane that long with her!!! LOL!! They wanted my mom to do that instead of DCL. My mom said NO WAY. LOL!!

I hope you get to go if that's what you really want to do.


It will depend on what dates they offer it this year. I refuse to go the night before the cruise because I don't want to be run down before I ever get on the ship? KWIM?!

I hope you get to take advantage of that discount!!!

[anc22]

Wow. Good luck with that Arin. I did that with my oldest ... for a while. It's really too funny to look back and see that big old diaper between his legs!! LOL!! We used them at home, but took disposable with us when we were out. We also used them at night because the cloth didn't hold enough.

I hope you like using the cloth. They are really good benefits to using them.


Thanks. I can't believe how much cloth diapers have changed since when my mom used them. There are some that are pretty much just like disposables, except they won't be sitting in a land fill for 500 years :goodvibes . No rinsing in the toilet or any of that gross stuff. We are stocking up on some "green" diapers as well (biodegradable diapers).

[Magic3forme]

Last years MNSSHP was awesome, there was no one there!! :) We have gone twice now the night before our cruise and both times it has worked out great. The only downside was it was too hot to wear costumes.

I dont look forward to the plane ride either, but Dh flies overseas all the time and he says it isnt so bad. We will just take some movies for the kids to watch on the laptop and the ds lites have been awesome for our long car trips! :)

I will have to look online to see the new cloth diapers! sound very interesting!

[MagicMe]

Reading everyones posts about their upcoming vacations made me even more depressed!:sad2: So.................I went ahead and booked a surprise 5 day trip to Vegas for DH's 30th birthday! It's not until the end of September, but it gives me something to look forward to.........besides the baby of course ;)
Let me be more specific: It gives me something to look forward to where alcohol and skinny jeans can be involved! :rotfl:

Skinny jeans - way to go girl!!! I just recently booked (yesterday) a mini-Vegas vacation for early March. Yup - only 1-1/2 weeks for planning! :scared1: We fly out on a Wednesday, have a tour bus booked to the Grand Canyon for Thursday, will hang out in Vegas on Friday and fly home Saturday afternoon.


Well, it's wishful thinking of course!:wizard:
Your talk of training for a 5k kind of inspired me and I plan on starting a jogging regimen after the baby. I have been working out a couple times a week for the last couple of months, but I am going to get my butt in gear from now on. I just find out that my 10 year H.S. reunion is exactly 2 months after the baby comes :scared1:

On another note, did I mention that in our attempt to "go green", we have decided to cloth diaper this baby?! It is soooo much different than it was back in the day. No pins or plastic pants needed! ;)

Okay - I'm really old school and can't even imagine a cloth diaper without pins and plastic pants??? Explain please. :)

[anc22]

I will have to look online to see the new cloth diapers! sound very interesting!


Okay - I'm really old school and can't even imagine a cloth diaper without pins and plastic pants??? Explain please. :)

see www dot gdiapers dot com, we will be using these sometimes.

see www dot bum genius dot com, we will be hopefully using these most of the time.

[Magic3forme]

Arin... those diapers are really cool, a lot better than the old fashioned ones with cloth and safety pins!

[anewmac]

Well, it's wishful thinking of course!:wizard:
Your talk of training for a 5k kind of inspired me and I plan on starting a jogging regimen after the baby. I have been working out a couple times a week for the last couple of months, but I am going to get my butt in gear from now on. I just find out that my 10 year H.S. reunion is exactly 2 months after the baby comes :scared1:
That was good motovation for me before.... too bad I dont have anything for moto now.. oh ya that 5k LOL






Ok .... So I've posted a few times on the thread for my next cruise. I'm getting ignored! :confused: Am I that obnoxious?! :mad:

I guess I'm just used to this thread.
when I was on the cruise thread we were to be on before we canked the cruise to do WDW, thats how mine was. I still lurk on it, and they are only on like page 6.... these people have been on for a yr since the start and they barely talk. Kind of glad im not on it now. YET NO ONE will take the place of my Double Dip crew!

see www dot gdiapers dot com, we will be using these sometimes.

see www dot bum genius dot com, we will be hopefully using these most of the time.

so they are basically like disposables with cute wrappers LOL. I could never do the ol school cloth ones.. I would be gagging cleaning them. I gagged as it was changing the boys with disposables LOL. Good for you though!

[ntheory]

when I was on the cruise thread we were to be on before we canked the cruise to do WDW, thats how mine was. I still lurk on it, and they are only on like page 6.... these people have been on for a yr since the start and they barely talk. Kind of glad im not on it now. YET NO ONE will take the place of my Double Dip crew!





Ah, but that's the thing ... they are on page 28 and talk to others that join. Not one response to me or the questions I asked. :rolleyes: Just weird. How could I offend them that quickly!?? :confused3 LOL!

I think we're more excited about this cruise than the first one, even. Since we know what to expect, we're better prepared to plan.

[beachbratt]

HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!! cant wait to hear all about it! (or read? will there be a trip report? LOL)



Actually they are more expensive for us. They are based off rank and unfortunatly E's to high up for us to get a good rate LOL. Only bonus is they have kitchenetts but i prefer not to cook while on vacation (not that I do much of it at home either but still LOL)

Really I would of thought it would of been cheaper then Disney...good to know...Hope you have a great vacation....

[flower91882]

Wednesday night, we unexpectedly lost the man I've called my Dad for the past 19 years. He nearly became my DFIL, which is how I met him. The parents of my boyfriend in college and I just never lost touch with one another. We loved eachother so much. Dad just always took me under his wing. His son is also amazing, and we've kept in touch over the many years as well. Even though I've lost all my great grandparents and all but one grandparent (who many of you met on the cruise), this is the closest person that I've lost. It's been very difficult. There's just never been anyone like him that I've known nor do I think he can ever be duplicated. Such a gentle, loving soul. :angel:


Finally getting back here and caught up. So sorry to hear about the loss Kimberly.

I also agree, you should do a trip report. :)

[Buckeye Gal]

I'm so embarrassed to ask this, but Beachbratt, were you one of the families who came to Grill's the night before the cruise? There was one family I met who was pretty new to our DIS family that for the life of me I cannot remember!! There were families of Drea, Ken, Tonya, Brandie, me, and someone else. I want to record on my Trip Report outline (for whenever I get around to writing this piece of work!). If it wasn't you, can anyone else help embarrass me? :blush: I was wearing a Buckeye T-shirt and this family pulled me over to their table to give me a very warm hello!

Finally getting back here and caught up. So sorry to hear about the loss Kimberly.

I also agree, you should do a trip report. :)

Thanks sweetie! I really appreciate that. I absolutely want to write this report. I just need to dump some of my other obsessions like Facebook, Fashion Wars, scrapbooking, yadda yadda and transfer that energy to this report!

….Ok .... So I've posted a few times on the thread for my next cruise. I'm getting ignored! :confused: Am I that obnoxious?! :mad: I guess I'm just used to this thread…..
….I asked on the other thread who to send the info to in order to get us on the list of shipmates and into the FE thing, but no one will respond. Weird….


Despite what others here are saying, you're not weird! I assure you it's everyone else! You can come to us though to share your planning thrills! I know I would love to listen!

I do feel absolutely spoiled with our little DDD family here. I think we're all a friendly bunch of people and genuinely wanted to get to know people, so we came here for comfort and fun! I do wish some others who were active on our thread would come back though. I miss chatting with a lot of people. The WB TA group is HUGE! (I *so* badly wish someone was keeping track for stats.) It often runs very fast, which makes me feel like I'm rushing/speed-reading through the pages just to be aware of content and run out of time to really connect. (hmmm….I think I've heard me say this before!) So there are negatives to having non-chatters and too many chatters!

........I went ahead and booked a surprise 5 day trip to Vegas for DH's 30th birthday! … it gives me something to look forward to.........besides the baby of course ;) Let me be more specific: It gives me something to look forward to where alcohol and skinny jeans can be involved!

….On another note, did I mention that in our attempt to "go green", we have decided to cloth diaper this baby?! It is soooo much different than it was back in the day.….

You are very sweet! I love the "skinny jeans" aspiration, too!

As for the cloth diapers, I'm going to have to check those out. I hadn't heard that they have changed that much. It makes sense since the technology with fabrics has so advanced. I babysat my cousin during the summers when I was in high school. They had him in cloth diapers, and I also HATED changing and preparing them for the laundry. YUCK!


...Ill post pics when we get back...

Off to Epcot this AM after checking in at CSR! Le Cellier for lunch...yummmm ……We're off!:thumbsup2

I hope you're having a marvelous time and everyone is staying healthy! Cannot wait to hear about it and see some awesome memories!


Well, I'm off to go home. I'm anxious to see today's episode of Oprah, which consists of an interview of Nadya Suleman's father. I'm not at all shy to say "those poor children". I am all for choice of single people going through invetro and becoming parents. As my clock has ticked on without a stable relationship, I've considered it myself, but I have decided it's too selfish because I don't have the support system needed to be a totally single parent nor do I want my children to not have a father. I've read enough research studies on teenage/adult test-tube babies to know I personally would not want my child to have all that emptiness. Sometimes it's okay to be selfish, but for me, this isn't one of them. It's a choice, not an outcome. Being a responsible parent begins with that choice. :)

Everyone's story is different, however, some stories are just....just....just....oh I cannot even say it here! God love those children and give courage and strength to that mother and the 14 kids grandparents. There are so many likely sad outcomes here. It almost brings me to tears predicting them. As they say....there is a reason. There is a reason.

[anewmac]

OMG Kimberly I didnt know he was on Oprah... would love to know what he said. Are the mother and father together well I guess grandmother and grandfather? Do they see eye to eye or ???? I am with you there is a reason for EVERYTHING, and a child is a blessing no matter when, where etc... just .... ya im with you god bless those kids! Ill keep it buttoned too LOL!

Oh and I know that Poohbear4me came up to us at Grills.... she, her dh, ds and dd (i think) were at the table nearest the hostest stand. Not sure if thats who else you were talking about?

And you dont need to DUMP your obsessions, I DONT lol (guess thats why you see my report is taking SO LONG lol)

[Buckeye Gal]

OMG Kimberly I didnt know he was on Oprah... would love to know what he said. Are the mother and father together well I guess grandmother and grandfather? Do they see eye to eye or ???? I am with you there is a reason for EVERYTHING, and a child is a blessing no matter when, where etc... just .... ya im with you god bless those kids! Ill keep it buttoned too LOL!

Oh and I know that Poohbear4me came up to us at Grills.... she, her dh, ds and dd (i think) were at the table nearest the hostest stand. Not sure if thats who else you were talking about?

And you dont need to DUMP your obsessions, I DONT lol (guess thats why you see my report is taking SO LONG lol)

The grandfather contacted Oprah asking to go on her show. Nadya's parents are not together, yet from news reports on her mom, I would say they are on the same page. He loves his grandchildren. He thinks his daughter has been irresponsible though. He even asked Oprah if she would help get her evaluated.

As most parents would, he was as supportive as he can be and a little defending of her at times. He did slam NBC saying that they had her stay up late before that interview with Ann Curry, whisked her off to a place she wasn't familiar with, and was still pretty well drugged with pain meds from her C-section. So he said she wasn't in a state of condition to give a good interview. Oprah mentioned that herteam as well as many others in the media tried to get that exclusive interview, but Nadya chose Ann from NBC. Oprah also praised Ann for her interview. Oprah told Grandpa that she carried herself quite well and if she didn't want to do the interview or didn't feel it was the right time, she could have walked away. HARPO stated they tried to get a comment from NBC, but they declined.

Nadya didn't tell her dad about her plans for this last invetro. The doctor had called to check on her when he answered the phone one day. He asked him why he was asking about her, and the doctor said "didn't she tell you? She's pregnant." Hmmm.....sounds like a breech of doctor/patient confidentiality to me. Grandpa told the doctor that he was irresponsible and "WTH...don't you evaluate what your patients can take-on?".

Like his daughter, he hadn't considered food stamps as a welfare program. Oprah was strong and didn't express any sympathy, yet made it clear that since he came to her, she wanted him to say whatever he felt the need to share. Dr. Oz was quite full of energy on his view, including (I wish I could remember the exact phrase) her being selfish. You might want to see if there's a clip on her website. From my perspective, he was being a dad by being a little defensive, but overall, he's pretty upset with her choice and does not agree with it. Nonetheless, the kids are here and they will need tremendous love and care.

With your description of the location of Poohbear4me's table, that's who I was thinking of! I could picture exactly where they were and me standing there talking to all of them, but I totally forgot who I was speaking to! Furthermore, after you said that, a bell went off saying "Oh yeah! She has the same name as my DM!" (Sorry, Linda!!)

[flower91882]

OMG Kimberly, that woman makes me so angry too.....

I think it's beyond selfish at this point, it's just stupid. If you want a kid, fine, have a kid and treat it right. But what do you need with that many?? AND, if you wanted that many children (and could afford to handle them, which she can't) why not consider helping out all those children that need loving homes?

I also don't understand what food stamps (and disability checks for that matter) are if they aren't welfare. They are the Government helping you pay your bills. Isn't that kind of the definition. She probably doesn't pay taxes either, so the rest of us really are footing the bill for her brood.

Also, have you seen the pictures of her 'before and after'? She's has a LOT of work done. How does she afford all that?? She definitely has a screw loose somewhere, IMHO.

OK, rant over. :lmao:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2ace6cf5-9f1c-4d5e-9097-65cc82575025&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=0

I'm thinking about using this dress as a bridesmaid dress. What do you guys think? It would be in burnt orange color.

[Buckeye Gal]

http://s7d4.scene7.com/ir/render/AlfredAngeloRender/6311-600?

I'm thinking about using this dress as a bridesmaid dress. What do you guys think? It would be in burnt orange color.

Is there another site that has a larger photo?

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Is there another site that has a larger photo?
http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2ace6cf5-9f1c-4d5e-9097-65cc82575025&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=0


Darn it all! I didn't know it was going to do that! I'm going to go and edit my post with the updated link!

[Buckeye Gal]

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2ace6cf5-9f1c-4d5e-9097-65cc82575025&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=0


Darn it all! I didn't know it was going to do that! I'm going to go and edit my post with the updated link!

I really like the style. The gentle A-line and the "thing" just at the waist is slimming for all body types, so it will look great on your bridal party! I also like the simplicity, which will only enhance their bouquets and put focus on their faces, leaving the dress glamour for you, the bride! :bride: Your color choice is amazing too. Finally, I looked back at your photo of you in your dress. I don't want to give away any details, but I'll say it's an amazing compliment to your gown. GREAT FIND!

[anc22]

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2ace6cf5-9f1c-4d5e-9097-65cc82575025&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=0

I'm thinking about using this dress as a bridesmaid dress. What do you guys think? It would be in burnt orange color.

Oooh, I likey! Alfred Angelo always has cute wedding stuff. My daughters flower girl dress was A.A.

[anewmac]

As most parents would, he was as supportive as he can be and a little defending of her at times.
well im glad to hear he was defensive along with straight out my daughter is a lil loonie LOL sad but glad someone has some brains there

Nadya didn't tell her dad about her plans for this last invetro.
wonder if she thought he would think she was crazy then :confused3

Like his daughter, he hadn't considered food stamps as a welfare program.
well then sign me up, if people arent considering it ASSISTANCE oh wait I have a job/money BRAINS (ok sometimes on the last one LOL) Ill stop now I know its a whole nother rant and my soap box is getting smaller

With your description of the location of Poohbear4me's table, that's who I was thinking of! I could picture exactly where they were and me standing there talking to all of them, but I totally forgot who I was speaking to! Furthermore, after you said that, a bell went off saying "Oh yeah! She has the same name as my DM!" (Sorry, Linda!!)
Glad I could help (it was in my trip report LOL)

OMG Kimberly, that woman makes me so angry too.....

so the rest of us really are footing the bill for her brood.
YUP exactly!



http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2ace6cf5-9f1c-4d5e-9097-65cc82575025&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=0

I'm thinking about using this dress as a bridesmaid dress. What do you guys think? It would be in burnt orange color.

OHHHH I LOVE IT! Its perfect for your time frame (fall right? Im reading a ton of Disney fairytail bride planning journals and getting my brides mixed up LOL)

[flower91882]

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2ace6cf5-9f1c-4d5e-9097-65cc82575025&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=0

I'm thinking about using this dress as a bridesmaid dress. What do you guys think? It would be in burnt orange color.

So Pretty! The orange is cool color but not totally in your face like a lot of oranges. :thumbsup2


I'm wearing this one for my best friend's wedding in Sept: http://www.jlmcouture.com/Jim-Hjelm-Occasions/Bridesmaid/Additional/Style-5760
(in that color) I'll also be wearing it on a subsequent cruise! :cutie:

[anewmac]

OH Danielle thats my favorite color Looks awesome.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Ohhh, Danielle that dress is beautiful!

I'm glad my Double Dip friends like that choice of bridesmaids dress! Like I said, I'm 100% sure if that's what I want, but I must admit that I really love it! :)

[Magic3forme]

Amy: when I read burnt orange... I was like.. um okay.. but once I saw them..I love the color!! ( living in ClevBrown country...I hate brown and orange. :lmao: )


I soo agree about the Octo mom. I caught a minute of her on Dr Phil. I cant stand to look at her...the plastic surgery is tooo much for me...and dont even get me started about having 14 kids!!! I am all for people having babies..even invitro.. my neighbors in Michigan had quads.. but who is going to pay for all these kids???? oh wait... I am! :(

I am off to Pgh this weekend, it is my cousins baby shower. John was able to get her so many gifts at a fraction over the price through Graco baby. Why couldnt he have worked there when our kids were little???

[flower91882]

I started a trip report! It's not going to be that good and I don't remember everything, but feel free to read and comment! :goodvibes

2 Crazy Kids + 1 ship + 2 stops at Castaway Cay = Our Cruise! 9/27/08-10/3/08 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30527569#post30527569)

[nenner1]

On another note, did I mention that in our attempt to "go green", we have decided to cloth diaper this baby?! It is soooo much different than it was back in the day. No pins or plastic pants needed! ;)

Yep, my mom cloth diapered my brother and sister, they've actually had those diapers and wraps for quite a while now (she used them-a different brand, but essentially the same product-back in the 80's) I considered it with all my kids too but there are some downfalls. She used a diaper service (no WAY were we washing all those) and while it is convenient, let me tell you no matter what kind of industrial deodorizer they give you the pail still stinks to high heaven. And that was *with* pre-rinsing. And yes, they did often leak at night. Otherwise they are great to use, my bro & sis never once got a diaper rash (of course Sarah has not had one yet either but I am pretty anal-no pun intended ;) -about changing diapers frequently):lmao:
That is awesome that you decided to give it a shot!:hippie:

http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=2ace6cf5-9f1c-4d5e-9097-65cc82575025&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=0

I'm thinking about using this dress as a bridesmaid dress. What do you guys think? It would be in burnt orange color.

Gorgeous! Love it! Two thumbs up! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


I started a trip report! It's not going to be that good and I don't remember everything, but feel free to read and comment! :goodvibes

2 Crazy Kids + 1 ship + 2 stops at Castaway Cay = Our Cruise! 9/27/08-10/3/08 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30527569#post30527569)

Awesome! I LOOOOOOVE reading TR's from our cruisemates! I'm onboard!

Oh yeah......by the way, we're back!:rotfl2:

I'm sorry I did not have the chance to pop in and say hi, for the record the Mc Donalds by Blizzard Beach does NOT have internet, what they do have is god-awful iced tea and the greasiest Mickey D's food EVAR. (Grease literally dripped off my food :scared: ) We broke down and paid for internet the last night after walking by a TV at the Siesta Bar that showed the Bucs released a ton of players..although I didn't get a chance to use it. :rolleyes1

BUT ANYWAY...we had a GREAT time. The parks were fantastic, a little busier than we're used to but we got to do and see everything we wanted to. Our new favorite ride is RNRC..can you believe we've never made it on there before? Well, we'll never miss it again! :rotfl2: We ate a lot of BAD counter service food :sick: but Le Cellier was very good and T-Rex was a LOT of fun, as was Beaches 'N Cream. I think next time we stay onsite we will have to do the Dining Plan. I tried to explain it to Ron before we left but he is one of those people who can't fathom the idea of not being able to walk into a sit down restaurant and wait for a table, not to even mention how much we paid. I tried to tell him, I really did. :confused3 ;)

TSM was great, had a lot of fun with the Kim Possible adventures in Epcot (well Brendan wants to be a spy when he grows up so this is right up his alley), and Sarah loves, loves, loves IASW.

I don't know if I'll do a TR, since I'm hardly halfway done with my other one, but I'll post up something. A mini trippie maybe. I'll get some pics up here too, just as soon as I get them all off my camera.

(anything to not have to deal with the unpacking, laundry, and real world in general ;) )

[flower91882]

Oh yeah......by the way, we're back!:rotfl2:


Welcome Back!! Glad you had a great time.

And, thanks for stopping by my trippie. :goodvibes

[anc22]

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!

We are off to Washington for a 2 day Cheer Competition. :cheer2:

Driving in a car for over 3 hours and staying at a hotel for 2 nights without my 20 pillows is NOT my idea of a good time! :rolleyes:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Glad you had a great trip, Jen!!!! Would you still post pictures?! Was it Sarah's first trip to WDW?

Arin, have a wonderful trip!

Danielle, I'm going to read your TR right now!

[Magic3forme]

Tampa Bay just inherited the biggest whiner in Cleveland..kellen Winslow jr today.( he spent his first 2 seasons injured....and did I mention he is a whiner? lol.) good luck with that one. :rotfl2:

Glad you had fun at disney. We love rnrc!! lil John was able to ride it this year... he giggled the entire time. He still hates tower.

Arin: have fun and good luck sleeping.

Danielle: great start on your report.

[ntheory]

Awesome! I LOOOOOOVE reading TR's from our cruisemates! I'm onboard!

Oh yeah......by the way, we're back!:rotfl2:

I'm sorry I did not have the chance to pop in and say hi, for the record the Mc Donalds by Blizzard Beach does NOT have internet, what they do have is god-awful iced tea and the greasiest Mickey D's food EVAR. (Grease literally dripped off my food :scared: ) We broke down and paid for internet the last night after walking by a TV at the Siesta Bar that showed the Bucs released a ton of players..although I didn't get a chance to use it. :rolleyes1

BUT ANYWAY...we had a GREAT time. The parks were fantastic, a little busier than we're used to but we got to do and see everything we wanted to. Our new favorite ride is RNRC..can you believe we've never made it on there before? Well, we'll never miss it again! :rotfl2: We ate a lot of BAD counter service food :sick: but Le Cellier was very good and T-Rex was a LOT of fun, as was Beaches 'N Cream. I think next time we stay onsite we will have to do the Dining Plan. I tried to explain it to Ron before we left but he is one of those people who can't fathom the idea of not being able to walk into a sit down restaurant and wait for a table, not to even mention how much we paid. I tried to tell him, I really did. :confused3 ;)

TSM was great, had a lot of fun with the Kim Possible adventures in Epcot (well Brendan wants to be a spy when he grows up so this is right up his alley), and Sarah loves, loves, loves IASW.

I don't know if I'll do a TR, since I'm hardly halfway done with my other one, but I'll post up something. A mini trippie maybe. I'll get some pics up here too, just as soon as I get them all off my camera.

(anything to not have to deal with the unpacking, laundry, and real world in general ;) )



I'm so glad you guys had such a great trip!! I'm jealous. I've not had an actual WDW vacation since 2006. Can't wait to see the pictures!!!!!

[ntheory]

Glad you had fun at disney. We love rnrc!! lil John was able to ride it this year... he giggled the entire time. He still hates tower.





So do I. :rolleyes:

[MagicMe]

Oh yeah......by the way, we're back!:rotfl2:


Glad you had a good time!!!

[nenner1]

Welcome Back!! Glad you had a great time.

And, thanks for stopping by my trippie.

Of course! Thanks for writing one. I can't wait to read more!:)

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!

We are off to Washington for a 2 day Cheer Competition. :cheer2:

Driving in a car for over 3 hours and staying at a hotel for 2 nights without my 20 pillows is NOT my idea of a good time!

Good luck Madison!!

Oh, Arin...girl..take those pillows with you! I totally feel your pain. I still *have* to have the one between my knees even now!
Ron laughs at me joking that he should buy me the contour leg pillow for my birthday!:lmao:

Glad you had a great trip, Jen!!!! Would you still post pictures?! Was it Sarah's first trip to WDW?



Yep, it was her first trip! Of course I will post all the pictures you guys can stand. I'll probably write up a mini-trippie cause we do have a lot to talk about. I'll link to it when I get it going....(hopefully this weekend):thumbsup2

Tampa Bay just inherited the biggest whiner in Cleveland..kellen Winslow jr today.( he spent his first 2 seasons injured....and did I mention he is a whiner? lol.) good luck with that one. :rotfl2:

OMG, no kidding. :sad2: Something is certainly afoot at One Buc Place Sigh. :confused3 :confused:

Glad you had fun at disney. We love rnrc!! lil John was able to ride it this year... he giggled the entire time. He still hates tower.



Yeah, Savannah really freaked out on us, she used to LOVE tower, but went on once and got totally freaked out when it was my turn to do the swap. So I went on with just Brendan but he said he felt queasy so he took the chicken exit and I ended up riding alone. :confused3 Oh well. But she stayed that way the rest of the trip..wouldn't go on RNRC, or even Everest after one try. Sigh.

I'm so glad you guys had such a great trip!! I'm jealous. I've not had an actual WDW vacation since 2006. Can't wait to see the pictures!!!!!

Oh no! It sure is time to go back. But then again you guys have a sweet cruise coming up this fall! Those are just as good!! :thumbsup2

Glad you had a good time!!!

Oh yes, we really did! :goodvibes This was our first time actually staying over there since 2005, and for sure the first time since I found the Dis and discovered just all there is to do and experience in WDW! So it was really a great time!

Here are a couple of pics:

At Epcot:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09006.jpg

AK in front of Everest:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disneyfeb09001.jpg

MK:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09146.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09157.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09187.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09203.jpg

First Dole Whip:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09224.jpg

Savannah's "Birthday Cake" (a Kitchen Sink):

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09245.jpg

Overlooking Lago Dorado at CSR:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09255.jpg

At the Dig Site Pool (CSR):

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09317.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09379.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09344.jpg

Winter Summerland mini-golf:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09449.jpg

Enjoying the decor at T-Rex:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/nenner1/disnefeb09533.jpg

[Buckeye Gal]

Oh my gosh, Jen! I just LUV some of those photos! I bet I know which one is Ron's favorite, too. :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

[MagicMe]

The photos are great!!! Looks like everyone had a great time. Please post more!!!

[ntheory]

LOVE those pictures, Jen!!!!!!! Wow. Sure wish I'd have been with you. :)

Yes, the cruise is sweet, but there's NOTHING like WDW.

[flower91882]

Thanks to everyone for stopping by my report! :thanks:

Jen: Looks like you had a great time! Sarah's getting so big. I love the little track suit! So Cute!!

[anewmac]

I started a trip report! It's not going to be that good and I don't remember everything, but feel free to read and comment! :goodvibes

2 Crazy Kids + 1 ship + 2 stops at Castaway Cay = Our Cruise! 9/27/08-10/3/08 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30527569#post30527569)

Heading over there now! :)

I don't know if I'll do a TR, since I'm hardly halfway done with my other one, but I'll post up something. A mini trippie maybe. I'll get some pics up here too, just as soon as I get them all off my camera.

(anything to not have to deal with the unpacking, laundry, and real world in general ;) )
Why do you think I DIS so much and Facebook/Myspace... to get away from reality LOL Would love a mini trippy. And always up for pics! OMG Sarah is so big!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!
We are off to Washington for a 2 day Cheer Competition. :cheer2:

Driving in a car for over 3 hours and staying at a hotel for 2 nights without my 20 pillows is NOT my idea of a good time! :rolleyes:
Good Luck to both Madison and you for some needed sleep! :)

E is off this week in 29palms aka BFE. They are doing training there. So that means for me... I get to rearange the house (he hates change, at home that is) Plus I get to go through some of the cr... stuff in the garage that needs to be thrown away that he hangs on too (empty cd cases come to mind, BOXES of them LOL) Guess I should really get off of here and get to "work"

[ntheory]

Hey you guys!


I'm sitting here on Sunday afternoon watching it snow, snow, snow .... in Georgia!!!!!!! :)

[Buckeye Gal]

Hey you guys!


I'm sitting here on Sunday afternoon watching it snow, snow, snow .... in Georgia!!!!!!! :)

WOW! Really?! :upsidedow Get out there and feel it falling on your face, missy! Follow that up with a warm cup of hot cocoa! :surfweb:

[Buckeye Gal]

I'm having a terrible cruise itch today. Not sure why. Maybe because there's a low of 10F degrees tomorrow. :confused3 So I'm watching the DCL show from the Travel Channel. Is it bad that you can start humming the song that will start in the segment within the next 5 seconds?

[Magic3forme]

Hey you guys!


I'm sitting here on Sunday afternoon watching it snow, snow, snow .... in Georgia!!!!!!! :)

AGGHHH dont tell me that!! I am moving to Georgia to get away from the white stuff in Ohio. :lmao:

Jen: love love the pictures!! Sarah is getting sooo big!!

[ntheory]

WOW! Really?! :upsidedow Get out there and feel it falling on your face, missy! Follow that up with a warm cup of hot cocoa! :surfweb:


Oh, we did!!! It was great!!! Unfortunately, it didn't last long enough.



I'm having a terrible cruise itch today. Not sure why. Maybe because there's a low of 10F degrees tomorrow. :confused3 So I'm watching the DCL show from the Travel Channel. Is it bad that you can start humming the song that will start in the segment within the next 5 seconds?



LOL!! If I could catch that one, I would TiVo it and watch it all the time. I've seen it a time or two, but not the whole thing. I want to see the one on DVC. I think we need to hear the spiel on that this time.



AGGHHH dont tell me that!! I am moving to Georgia to get away from the white stuff in Ohio. :lmao:




LOL! Remember that we don't get it often enough for us to be tired of it.


And ..... it was 60º yesterday ...... :rolleyes:


Oh, but the area you're aiming for will be the area in metro Atlanta that gets the most ...... :)

[Magic3forme]

Shell:
is the snow actually sticking to the ground? ;)

[anc22]

We are back and I am proud to say that Madison's team remains undefeated this season and won first place at the nationals competition this weekend! I am so proud of her!:cheer2:

I have to admit, I slept pretty well at the hotel with my 6 pillows! Is it bad that the kids slept on the floor in sleeping bags so I could have a whole bed to myself? :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

Jen: LOVE the pictures! The one of Sarah in the water is soooo cute!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Jen, I loved the pictures!!!! Post more, PLEASE!

Arin, glad to hear Madison did so well at her competition! 6 pillows...that's impressive!

Waiting for the snow to start here. My asthma is soooo bad that I'm coughing every two seconds and my whole upper body hurts! I want the snow to start and the asthma to go away!

[Buckeye Gal]

We are back and I am proud to say that Madison's team remains undefeated this season and won first place at the nationals competition this weekend! I am so proud of her! :cheer2: .....

:cheer2: :woohoo: Woo Hoo Madison!! :woohoo: :cheer2:
Way to Go!!!

[MagicMe]

WAY TO GO MADISON!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

[Magic3forme]

Yeah Madison!!

[Magic3forme]

Amy: I hope you do get all the snow and start to feel better and if you do get tons of snow, that means John will get to stay home this week! :)

lil John has a fever yet again, he gets better and then it comes back.. poor guy.

[flower91882]

I had to hike in a blizzard this morning to find a bus that would take me to the metro so I could get to work! The buses refuse to come through my neighborhood when it's snowing. :sad2:


Congrats to Madison!! :cheer2:

[ntheory]

Shell:
is the snow actually sticking to the ground? ;)


It did, but not a ton of it here. I'm south of I20, so we didn't get a ton. It was pretty while it lasted, though. We still have a bit on the ground, but it's fading fast.



We are back and I am proud to say that Madison's team remains undefeated this season and won first place at the nationals competition this weekend! I am so proud of her!:cheer2:

I have to admit, I slept pretty well at the hotel with my 6 pillows! Is it bad that the kids slept on the floor in sleeping bags so I could have a whole bed to myself? :rolleyes1 :rotfl:




Yippee Madison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Waiting for the snow to start here. My asthma is soooo bad that I'm coughing every two seconds and my whole upper body hurts! I want the snow to start and the asthma to go away!


Oh, I hope you feel better today!!!




lil John has a fever yet again, he gets better and then it comes back.. poor guy.


Poor guy!! Hope he feels better today.

[anewmac]

Arin- YEAH Madison congrats :cool1: .. times like these I wish I had a girl.... Yet Justice does want to do dance.. HIP HOP so bout as close as I get to a competition. lol

Shell- I memeber when my mom woke me up at the booty crack of dawn cuz it snowed in Ga when I was growing up.. I remember being pissed and not carring LOL :rotfl:


thought I would share a photobook I did (props to Kimberly for the idea) Im giving 1 to each of the boys (it was a bogo Free) Who knows when ill ever get around to scrapbooking the cruise.. so I figure this is the way to go. I might just start doing this from now on with EVERYTHING lol. I just hope they dont think its a clue for the new cruise like the scavanger hunt I sent them on for the last one LOL.

Click here to see photo book (http://www.mypublisher.com/bookshelf/index.php?assoc=bksdown)
then enter the order # Book ID:S2237097
then Password:2559910

btw, the weather here is supposed to be in the low 70's but it already feels like the high 70's. which sucks cuz its so nice no one wants to be here!

[MagicMe]

thought I would share a photobook I did (props to Kimberly for the idea) Im giving 1 to each of the boys (it was a bogo Free) Who knows when ill ever get around to scrapbooking the cruise.. so I figure this is the way to go. I might just start doing this from now on with EVERYTHING lol. I just hope they dont think its a clue for the new cruise like the scavanger hunt I sent them on for the last one LOL

Drea - loved the book!!! You did a terrific job! Definitely something they can keep to remember such a great cruise!

[flower91882]

Drea: Love the book! So cute.

Boys always get the best deal in dance classes. I always remember being so jealous, because even boys that aren't that good get special treatment and are always featured just because there are so few! Of course, usually only the really good ones stick with it.

[nenner1]

Oh my gosh, Jen! I just LUV some of those photos! I bet I know which one is Ron's favorite, too. :rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

LOL...I didn't even notice.;) You're right though!:lmao: :rotfl:

The photos are great!!! Looks like everyone had a great time. Please post more!!!

Thanks! Oh yes, I will post more!:)

LOVE those pictures, Jen!!!!!!! Wow. Sure wish I'd have been with you. :)

Yes, the cruise is sweet, but there's NOTHING like WDW.

Thanks! Well, I hope you guys can make your way down to WDW sometime in the near future!!

Thanks to everyone for stopping by my report! :thanks:

Jen: Looks like you had a great time! Sarah's getting so big. I love the little track suit! So Cute!!

LOL, she had to wear it more than we planned. The weather just didn't cooperate. Low 40's overnight/mid 70's in the afternoon. 30 degree swing. :eek:

I'm having a terrible cruise itch today. Not sure why. Maybe because there's a low of 10F degrees tomorrow. :confused3 So I'm watching the DCL show from the Travel Channel. Is it bad that you can start humming the song that will start in the segment within the next 5 seconds?

You must have it recorded...we've actually been watching for it to be on. I used to have it on my old DVR....:guilty:



Jen: love love the pictures!! Sarah is getting sooo big!!

Thanks...OMG yes she is. She is well over 20 pounds. Just holding her in the few lines we did have to wait in was torture! ;)

We are back and I am proud to say that Madison's team remains undefeated this season and won first place at the nationals competition this weekend! I am so proud of her!:cheer2:

WAY TO GO MADISON!! :yay: :cheer2:

I have to admit, I slept pretty well at the hotel with my 6 pillows! Is it bad that the kids slept on the floor in sleeping bags so I could have a whole bed to myself? :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

Jen: LOVE the pictures! The one of Sarah in the water is soooo cute!

Yea that one is one of my faves!:cutie:

Jen, I loved the pictures!!!! Post more, PLEASE!



:rotfl2: Don't worry, I will..I have over a thousand more! :rolleyes1






thought I would share a photobook I did (props to Kimberly for the idea) Im giving 1 to each of the boys (it was a bogo Free) Who knows when ill ever get around to scrapbooking the cruise.. so I figure this is the way to go. I might just start doing this from now on with EVERYTHING lol. I just hope they dont think its a clue for the new cruise like the scavanger hunt I sent them on for the last one LOL.

Click here to see photo book (http://www.mypublisher.com/bookshelf/index.php?assoc=bksdown)
then enter the order # Book ID:S2237097
then Password:2559910

btw, the weather here is supposed to be in the low 70's but it already feels like the high 70's. which sucks cuz its so nice no one wants to be here!


Drea, your book is awesome! I love it! I **really** need to just make one too!!! Good Job!!:thumbsup2

[Buckeye Gal]

MS. DREA!!! I LOVE :lovestruc your book! I've bookmarked the site so I can check out their book options. You must tell us if the boys had any reaction to it. The little notes you put in there will be cherished and adored for years and years.

I completely agree with you that I think every major or memorable event needs to be journaled this way. It's a wonderful way to share your experience with others and to bring back memories when you want to ever-so-conveniently!

Awesome!

Amy, any new wedding planning activities to share with us?

Shell, are you just beside yourself with anticipation of your upcoming cruise? How many more hours? :cool1:

Jen, you're right. I had the DCL program on my DVR, so you haven't missed an opportunity for it to show. I'm sure there will be more airings very soon as the cruise industry is something The Travel Channel seems to promote as spring rolls in.

Speaking of spring rolling in........Can you believe that most of us in the States are going to Daylight Savings Time this weekend? Unbelievable. I remember when we "sprung forward" last year that I viewed it as being one more milestone closer to our cruise. :goodvibes

Have any of you had margarita cookies? It's a refrigerator cookie dough with tequila in it. I went to a party of couple of weeks ago, and someone brought them. BOY are they YUMMY!!! I'm anxiously waiting for the recipe to be passed on to me. I found several on the internet, but I want to use the recipe that has been tried and true. You can roll the outside edges in green sugar (ya know...like a rim of a glass), so I'm thinking they will be awesome for St. Patty's Day.

[Man...I'm Ms. Chatty Cathy today. Shut me up!]

[Magic3forme]

wow, those cookies sound good, please pass along the recipe. :)

I still have lil John home from school! he has a sinus infection and does has medication. I almost fainted at the price... 88.00 for his prescrip..with insurance.:scared1: he is allergic to penicillin so they gave him omnicef. I just hope it works!!!

[anc22]

Drea: LOVE the book. So cute!

Well, I have to share this pic of my big ol belly. This is me today @ 27 weeks.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/372855232_1286501737_348432035_1236.jpg

and I still have atleast 10 more weeks to grow! :scared1: :scared: :sad1:

[Buckeye Gal]

Sure...I'll pass along the margarita cookie recipe when I get it!

....Well, I have to share this pic of my big ol belly. This is me today @ 27 weeks.....

Arin!!! You look amazing!

[flower91882]

Drea: LOVE the book. So cute!

Well, I have to share this pic of my big ol belly. This is me today @ 27 weeks.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/372855232_1286501737_348432035_1236.jpg

and I still have atleast 10 more weeks to grow! :scared1: :scared: :sad1:

:goodvibes YAY!!! :goodvibes

[anewmac]

Jen, you're right. I had the DCL program on my DVR, so you haven't missed an opportunity for it to show. I'm sure there will be more airings very soon as the cruise industry is something The Travel Channel seems to promote as spring rolls in.

hope it airs again soon, I still have never caught it LOL I Miss it every single time! :rotfl:

Speaking of spring rolling in........Can you believe that most of us in the States are going to Daylight Savings Time this weekend? Unbelievable. I remember when we "sprung forward" last year that I viewed it as being one more milestone closer to our cruise. :goodvibes
I was just thinking that, actually I was just thinking didnt xmas just pass the other day... man does time fly

Have any of you had margarita cookies? It's a refrigerator cookie dough with tequila in it. I went to a party of couple of weeks ago, and someone brought them. BOY are they YUMMY!!! I'm anxiously waiting for the recipe to be passed on to me. I found several on the internet, but I want to use the recipe that has been tried and true. You can roll the outside edges in green sugar (ya know...like a rim of a glass), so I'm thinking they will be awesome for St. Patty's Day.

[Man...I'm Ms. Chatty Cathy today. Shut me up!]
Ok im not a te-kill-ya girl but I LOVE ME SOME COOKIES lol pass that receipe on when ya get it LOL

& no shutting up.. ever.. seriously I hope we keep this thread going for YEARS!!!!!! :)

I still have lil John home from school! he has a sinus infection and does has medication. I almost fainted at the price... 88.00 for his prescrip..with insurance.:scared1: he is allergic to penicillin so they gave him omnicef. I just hope it works!!!
aww poor guy hope he feels better soon!:wizard:

Drea: LOVE the book. So cute!

Well, I have to share this pic of my big ol belly. This is me today @ 27 weeks.

and I still have atleast 10 more weeks to grow! :scared1: :scared: :sad1:

are you kidding me your tiny... I look like that now and Im not pregnant, nor have been in years LOL :scared1: I have figured out I work out to eat... cuz I eat like crap so im not losing ANY weight! I just love food too much :lmao:

anyhow you look awesome chicka!

[Magic3forme]

Arin: you look great!! :) the third baby packs on the most weight too:rotfl:

I finally sent lil John to school today:cool1: now I have the fun stuff to do, Dollar Store, grocey store.

[anc22]

Arin: you look great!! :) the third baby packs on the most weight too:rotfl:


Bite your tongue! ;)

Well, Madison was 10 lbs. (no, that is not a typo :lmao: ) Chase was 9 lbs., so for this baby I am going for an 8 pounder :rotfl:

Glad to hear your boy is feeling better :thumbsup2

[Buckeye Gal]

Val, great to hear that Lil John is finally feeling more like himself! Relief for you, too, I know!

[Magic3forme]

Arin: Gabby was 8.6 5 days early gained 17lbs
Natalie was 6 15 2 weeks early gained 17lbs
John 8. 11 23 inches long...10 days early. gained 23 lbs.
I was hoping for a little baby...since I was on bedrest...I really thought I would go early...I had to be induced!! (the stinker!!)

My friends and I went to Chipolte for lunch..I only had take out there once before and didnt like it. Today it was really good. :)

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Arin, you look great!!!!! :)

I heard from my Future DMIL today - she is out in Vegas with her other DS. They are having a great time! Today they went to the Grand Canyon. She sent me a picture on my phone and it is just as beautiful as it was when I was there 22 years ago!

[Magic3forme]

How about the weather around here? 67? wow, last year on March 6 we had a blizzard!!

Today is dual bday party mania. Natalies party is at the art studio. Gabby is having a sleepover..we are taking the girls out to dinner.
and tomorrow morning at 11:15 am I have a house showing. :scared1:

fun and busy at our house.

hope everyone is having a good weekend. :)

If anyone ever wants a great deal at a hotel in Las Vegas...check out my brothers website..
earlyvegas dot com.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Just bumping us up from page two!

And at the same time, posting my 6000th post on the Double Dip Thread!!!! :yay:

A small wedding update. I finally figured out where I want to have the ceremony. We're going to get married in the church that I grew up in. My family hasn't been active members for a long time due to some differences with another family at the church and how they were treating my sister and I. At first, I didn't think I wanted to get married at that church because I didn't want that family showing up at my wedding. I talked to my mom about it and she talked to my aunt (she's still active at the church). My aunt is going to talk to the Pastor tomorrow about having the ceremony there as well as making sure that only people I want to attend will be there.

So that's my mini wedding update! :)

[pit303]

Hi All!!

Joe and I are home from the Feb 28th Eastern. We had a very relaxing time and we really enjoyed the 3 days at sea but it wasn't the Double Dip. :sad2: :sad2:

I think Joe and I chatted more with the crew than we did with the other guests I just don't think any other cruise will ever compare to the 9/27/08 Double Dip. That will always be the one to remember :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[nenner1]

Have any of you had margarita cookies? It's a refrigerator cookie dough with tequila in it. I went to a party of couple of weeks ago, and someone brought them. BOY are they YUMMY!!! I'm anxiously waiting for the recipe to be passed on to me.

No, but OMG my mom used to make Margarita Cupcakes. They packed a punch, let me tell you. She brought them to work one time and everybody got a lil buzz. They just didn't taste all that great to me though. A little too boozy for my liking.. They were like 250 proof! I think half the city of St. Pete got the wrong mail that day!;)



Well, I have to share this pic of my big ol belly. This is me today @ 27 weeks.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/372855232_1286501737_348432035_1236.jpg

and I still have atleast 10 more weeks to grow!

Wow! You look amazing! That is a tiny belly. Mine is still that big and my baby is 9 mos old, lol...:rolleyes1

Seriously you and Kade look great!! :thumbsup2


Arin: you look great!! :) the third baby packs on the most weight too:rotfl: Yikes for sure I packed on the most with my third. sadly I haven't lost a pound of it. :sad2:
I gained 24 with B (lost 20), 26 with Sav(lost all 26 and then some) and almost 40 with Sarah. :eek: I've tried to lower my consuption but getting so little sleep and being up all night I am so out of wack and I ALWAYS feel hungry. :confused3 Listen to me. I'm not divulging how many boxes of Thin Mints I bought last week. THIN mints. THIN!!! ;)

I finally sent lil John to school today now I have the fun stuff to do, Dollar Store, grocey store.
Glad he is feeling better!!! We had to get some strong stuff too right before our trip. It wasn't crazy expensive though, like yours was OWCH. What did the "Your Insurance saved you $$ -.--" Line say? :eek:

Bite your tongue!

Well, Madison was 10 lbs. (no, that is not a typo. Chase was 9 lbs., so for this baby I am going for an 8 pounder



Well, here's a positive thought for you..it does look as if you're on the downward trend...Hey, it worked that way for me...Brendan was 9#10oz Savannah 8#11oz...Sarah a sweet 7#0oz! :thumbsup2

Just bumping us up from page two!

And at the same time, posting my 6000th post on the Double Dip Thread!!!!

Wow! 6,000! Congrats! :woohoo:

A small wedding update. I finally figured out where I want to have the ceremony. We're going to get married in the church that I grew up in. My family hasn't been active members for a long time due to some differences with another family at the church and how they were treating my sister and I. At first, I didn't think I wanted to get married at that church because I didn't want that family showing up at my wedding. I talked to my mom about it and she talked to my aunt (she's still active at the church). My aunt is going to talk to the Pastor tomorrow about having the ceremony there as well as making sure that only people I want to attend will be there.

So that's my mini wedding update! :)

Good for you, I'm glad you decided to go ahead and have the ceremony in your church that has special meaning for you. I'm sure the Pastor will do all he can to make sure only your invited guests are seated. Maybe you could pass out pictures of the offending family to the ushers..;) LOL. Heck I'll come up and be bouncer for you. No one is getting past the velvet rope:lmao:

It's going to be here before you know it, isn't it?
:yay:


Hi All!!

Joe and I are home from the Feb 28th Eastern. We had a very relaxing time and we really enjoyed the 3 days at sea but it wasn't the Double Dip. :sad2: :sad2:

I think Joe and I chatted more with the crew than we did with the other guests I just don't think any other cruise will ever compare to the 9/27/08 Double Dip. That will always be the one to remember :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Welcome back, guys! Glad to hear you had a good time. There will certainly never be another group like this one for sure! :goodvibes


Glad to see you guys still here chatting away, I have been so busy with *stuff* lately. Now that baseball season is in full swing I don't get as much sleep as I was so I go through my days/nights like a zombie.
Can I say I am dreading spring break? I will miss my quiet mornings.

I had to tak emy ipod into Best Buy today, it crashed (AGAIN) for what seems liker the zillionth (actually fourth) time. I have their service plan and last time this happened and it was junked out they handed me a brand new one off the shelf, fo rhte same value as the price I paid $399 at the time. THIS time I have to wait 2 MORE weeks (I just got it back last week and it still wasn't right, they have had it since JANUARY!) to get the final decision and THEN I get a trade in of "current comparable specs/value" meaning I don't get the $399 32 gig ipod touch to replace my old $399 60 Gig ipod video. But I can pay the difference if I want to upgrade. UGH. :sad2: I was nice about it but asked to speak to the manager who told me that Um, I got a sweet deal last time I shouldn't have. OH well. :confused3 Looks like they'll be getting my $$$$, those touches are sweet!!!

Have a great weekend all!
:cutie:

[Buckeye Gal]

Jen, your comment about the mail being misdirected made me laugh!

Well my friend's friend hasn't handed over the margarita cookie recipie yet, but I think I'm going to make a recipe to put in the fridge yet tonight so I can make them tomorrow. I'll use a recipe I found on the internet for this round. Also, the te-kill-ya (as Drea calls it..and she is in the family business!) I have is already lime flavored. So I'll try it with this liquor omitting the lime juice to see how it turns out. Then if I get the other recipe and don't like this one, then I'll make that next weekend for St. Patty's Day. I wish I could mail you all some! I'll still post the recipe when I get it for you though!

How about the weather around here? 67? wow, last year on March 6 we had a blizzard!!

Today is dual bday party mania. Natalies party is at the art studio. Gabby is having a sleepover..we are taking the girls out to dinner.
and tomorrow morning at 11:15 am I have a house showing. :scared1:

fun and busy at our house.....

Don't forget you loose an hour tonight, too. :headache: Wholy smokes, girl. You are having a crazy weekend!

As for the weather...YIPPEE!!! It's still 65F here and it's 10:15 pm!! Too bad the cold weather is coming back. I was at a party this afternoon, and someone reminded me that we had the blizzard last year at this time. Unbelievable!

Hope the house showing goes well for you!!

....posting my 6000th post on the Double Dip Thread!!!! :yay:

A small wedding update....We're going to get married in the church that I grew up in.....

WOW! What an honor for us to see your 6K posting number here!!! :goodvibes

Congrats on settling the ceremony location. I certainly hope that family will respect your wishes. As Jen said, it's important that you are where you want to be. I'm very happy for you!!

Hi All!!

Joe and I are home from the Feb 28th Eastern. We had a very relaxing time and we really enjoyed the 3 days at sea but it wasn't the Double Dip. :sad2: :sad2:

I think Joe and I chatted more with the crew than we did with the other guests I just don't think any other cruise will ever compare to the 9/27/08 Double Dip. That will always be the one to remember :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Welcome home, Maureen!! Missed ya! Glad that you and Joe had a relaxing vacation. You indeed have a busy year ahead, so it's great that you had some time to unwind!!

You're so nice. Regardless if I ever have another cruise even equal to our DDD, it will still be the one for me to remember...and I know I will, and I know I'll always have real friends from that experience! :goodvibes

[Buckeye Gal]

Well, I was watching the show from my DVR again today. Out of habit, guess what I did. Yep. I deleted it! :scared1:

GOOD NEWS! It's going to be on again this Friday, March 13 at 6:00 pm EDT. :goodvibes

So for all of you who want to record it, run to your DVRs now!

[Buckeye Gal]

Sandi (HoagiePie) just sent me an email asking if the episode I referred to was the one on Dry Dock that aired in January. So I thought I would take a chance to see if that's scheduled soon, too, and it is!! So I thought I would pass that along as well.

So set your DVRs for an episode of "Project Xtreme" on the DIY channel that will be re-airing on March 15 at 7:00 pm EDT!!!

[pit303]

Sandi (HoagiePie) just sent me an email asking if the episode I referred to was the one on Dry Dock that aired in January. So I thought I would take a chance to see if that's scheduled soon, too, and it is!! So I thought I would pass that along as well.

So set your DVRs for an episode of "Project Xtreme" on the DIY channel that will be re-airing on March 15 at 7:00 pm EDT!!!

They showed that 24/7 on the TV in your room on the cruise!! I could recite it word for word since it was either watch that or CNN!! Even the movie choices this time weren't very good.

[anewmac]

I heard from my Future DMIL today - she is out in Vegas with her other DS. They are having a great time! Today they went to the Grand Canyon. She sent me a picture on my phone and it is just as beautiful as it was when I was there 22 years ago!
How fun, thats something Ive always wanted to do is see the Grand canyon

Just bumping us up from page two!
for shame we are on page 2 LOL

And at the same time, posting my 6000th post on the Double Dip Thread!!!! :yay:
WOOHOOO Congrats!

A small wedding update. I finally figured out where I want to have the ceremony. We're going to get married in the church that I grew up in. My family hasn't been active members for a long time due to some differences with another family at the church and how they were treating my sister and I. At first, I didn't think I wanted to get married at that church because I didn't want that family showing up at my wedding. I talked to my mom about it and she talked to my aunt (she's still active at the church). My aunt is going to talk to the Pastor tomorrow about having the ceremony there as well as making sure that only people I want to attend will be there.

So that's my mini wedding update! :)
Thats awesome that you are getting married there. Hey was thinking about ya the other day. I read all kinds of Disney bride trip/planning journal reports, and one said something about having a Disney Honeymoon Registry. And you register for all kinds of thinks you like to do at Disney. ADR's, spa stuff, merchandise etc. Didnt know if you knew about it or not but thought of you when I read it Disney Honey Moon Registry (http://honeymoonregistry.disney.go.com/honeymoonregistry/en_US/modules/render/homePage/hpHomePageRender)

Hi All!!

Joe and I are home from the Feb 28th Eastern. We had a very relaxing time and we really enjoyed the 3 days at sea but it wasn't the Double Dip. :sad2: :sad2:

I think Joe and I chatted more with the crew than we did with the other guests I just don't think any other cruise will ever compare to the 9/27/08 Double Dip. That will always be the one to remember :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
I feel the same way.

No, but OMG my mom used to make Margarita Cupcakes. They packed a punch, let me tell you. She brought them to work one time and everybody got a lil buzz. They just didn't taste all that great to me though. A little too boozy for my liking.. They were like 250 proof! I think half the city of St. Pete got the wrong mail that day!;)
LMAO love it! My friend just told me about some balieys and gueniss (sp?) CUPCAKES. Told her to hurry up and get me the recepie! these are 2 of my favorite things, sweets and alcohol!!!!!!





I had to tak emy ipod into Best Buy today, it crashed (AGAIN) for what seems liker the zillionth (actually fourth) time. I have their service plan and last time this happened and it was junked out they handed me a brand new one off the shelf, fo rhte same value as the price I paid $399 at the time. THIS time I have to wait 2 MORE weeks (I just got it back last week and it still wasn't right, they have had it since JANUARY!) to get the final decision and THEN I get a trade in of "current comparable specs/value" meaning I don't get the $399 32 gig ipod touch to replace my old $399 60 Gig ipod video. But I can pay the difference if I want to upgrade. UGH. :sad2: I was nice about it but asked to speak to the manager who told me that Um, I got a sweet deal last time I shouldn't have. OH well. :confused3 Looks like they'll be getting my $$$$, those touches are sweet!!!

Have a great weekend all!
:cutie:
Oh Jen that sucks about the ipod. But I agree the touch is awesome, my friends daughter has it and im envious LOL yup im jealous of a 13yr old LOL

Well my friend's friend hasn't handed over the margarita cookie recipie yet, but I think I'm going to make a recipe to put in the fridge yet tonight so I can make them tomorrow. I'll use a recipe I found on the internet for this round. Also, the te-kill-ya (as Drea calls it..and she is in the family business!) I have is already lime flavored. So I'll try it with this liquor omitting the lime juice to see how it turns out. Then if I get the other recipe and don't like this one, then I'll make that next weekend for St. Patty's Day. I wish I could mail you all some! I'll still post the recipe when I get it for you though!

let me know how yours goes, pass the recipe over if they are yummy!

Don't forget you loose an hour tonight, too. :headache: Wholy smokes, girl. You are having a crazy weekend!
ha ha, were dorks, E and I already did it last night.. oh well guess were used to the change now, sort of. We havent changed the HUGE clock over the mantal that we always look at but everything else is changed so we keep going is it 5 or 6? lol

You're so nice. Regardless if I ever have another cruise even equal to our DDD, it will still be the one for me to remember...and I know I will, and I know I'll always have real friends from that experience! :goodvibes
Exactly!

Well, I was watching the show from my DVR again today. Out of habit, guess what I did. Yep. I deleted it! :scared1:

GOOD NEWS! It's going to be on again this Friday, March 13 at 6:00 pm EDT. :goodvibes

So for all of you who want to record it, run to your DVRs now!
Gonna have my friend DVD it for me LOL

Sandi (HoagiePie) just sent me an email asking if the episode I referred to was the one on Dry Dock that aired in January. So I thought I would take a chance to see if that's scheduled soon, too, and it is!! So I thought I would pass that along as well.

So set your DVRs for an episode of "Project Xtreme" on the DIY channel that will be re-airing on March 15 at 7:00 pm EDT!!!
oh thanks same with this one LOL.

Have to share I think Im going to change my occupation....YUP think Im going to become a travel agent LOL jk. I have had 4 people come to me regarding travel info; 2 for Disney Cruise, 1 for WDW and 1 for just over all cruises. I told them if they do vacation they have to get mey a shot glass and a postcard from their travels.

E actually has "refered" them to me LOL. The last one was our neighbor that came over and he was all Drea found it all online and has "friends" from our cruise. Then he later told them ya one of her "friends, did WDW, a back to back cruise, she works for disney and is going on the Transatlantic cruise in 2010... I was racking my brain trying to figure out who it was then he is all your friend from Ohio.. and I laughed. Apparently he listens just got people combinded. So he thought it was Kimberly that did it all, when its a combo of AMy, Maureen, and Kimberly LOL :rotfl2:

[ntheory]

Drea: LOVE the book. So cute!

Well, I have to share this pic of my big ol belly. This is me today @ 27 weeks.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/372855232_1286501737_348432035_1236.jpg

and I still have atleast 10 more weeks to grow! :scared1: :scared: :sad1:



Oh my goodness, Arin!!! You look so cute!!!! Why did *I* have to look like a blimp when I was pregnant?????????



Arin: you look great!! :) the third baby packs on the most weight too:rotfl:

I finally sent lil John to school today:cool1: now I have the fun stuff to do, Dollar Store, grocey store.



LOL! My 3rd was my smallest. She was only 6 lbs.

Yippee on getting John well. I hope he's still feeling good.



Things are busy here. Jared has his girlfriend's prom next Saturday. He said that next year, he's going to go to it in his dress blues! LOL!!! Yeah, right. He'll be wishing for leave at that point, I'm thinking! LOL!


It's hard to believe that I have 237 days left before we go on our cruise. Last time, we booked so late and had to hurry doing everything that it *flew* by. This time, it's going to sneak up and hit me in the back of the head before I know it. LOL!!!


I hope you guys had a great weekend!!!!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Drea, thanks for the link! I did know about it but I think in order to register, you have to book your honeymoon through Disney. I booked our hotel through Disney, but with my CM discount! :thumbsup2 I'll have to look into it a little more though. :)

[Buckeye Gal]

....Then he later told them ya one of her "friends, did WDW, a back to back cruise, she works for disney and is going on the Transatlantic cruise in 2010... I was racking my brain trying to figure out who it was then he is all your friend from Ohio.. and I laughed. Apparently he listens just got people combinded. So he thought it was Kimberly that did it all, when its a combo of AMy, Maureen, and Kimberly LOL :rotfl2:

:lmao: Well it's good to know that he knows of some of the details you give him!

....Things are busy here. Jared has his girlfriend's prom next Saturday. He said that next year, he's going to go to it in his dress blues! ....

....It's hard to believe that I have 237 days left before we go on our cruise....This time, it's going to sneak up and hit me in the back of the head before I know it. LOL!!!....

His dress blues? WOO HOO!! He will be the most handsome guy there!

You're probably right about it sneaking up on you! For our DDD cruise, I had 16 months....and wouldn't you know it that I was still making magnets 2 weeks before we left?! :rotfl:

[anc22]

Hi All!!

Joe and I are home from the Feb 28th Eastern. We had a very relaxing time and we really enjoyed the 3 days at sea but it wasn't the Double Dip. :sad2: :sad2:


Glad you had fun on your trip!


Wow! You look amazing! That is a tiny belly. Mine is still that big and my baby is 9 mos old, lol...:rolleyes1

Seriously you and Kade look great!! :thumbsup2

Yikes for sure I packed on the most with my third. sadly I haven't lost a pound of it. :sad2:
I gained 24 with B (lost 20), 26 with Sav(lost all 26 and then some) and almost 40 with Sarah. :eek: I've tried to lower my consuption but getting so little sleep and being up all night I am so out of wack and I ALWAYS feel hungry. :confused3 Listen to me. I'm not divulging how many boxes of Thin Mints I bought last week. THIN mints. THIN!!! ;)

Well, here's a positive thought for you..it does look as if you're on the downward trend...Hey, it worked that way for me...Brendan was 9#10oz Savannah 8#11oz...Sarah a sweet 7#0oz! :thumbsup2


Well, I feel far from tiny, but thanks! ;) I hear you on the Thin Mints. I bought 4 different kinds of girl scout cookies a couple of weeks ago and kept them all to myself! :rolleyes1

The fact that your kids all got smaller and smaller gives me a little bit of hope for this one being "small". You know you have big babies when you consider 8 lbs small :rotfl:

NOTE TO SELF: Make margarita cookies and cupcakes to eat at the hospital after baby is born :laughing:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi everyone! Just saving us from page 2!

Does anybody on here do Sunshine Rewards? I started in December and have earned a bit at time so I'm hoping to have a little extra spending money at WDW for the honeymoon. I know there are a LOT of Dis'ers who do it because I found it on the wedding boards. Did I mention you can earn either cash or Disney Dollars/Disney gift cards? I'm of course doing Disney gift cards, maybe DD, but most likely Disney gift cards.

[Magic3forme]

Amy: what are Sunshine rewards???

[pit303]

Amy: what are Sunshine rewards???

I am also wondering what they are??

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Amy: what are Sunshine rewards???

I am also wondering what they are??

Basically it's a site where you register and take surveys to earn money. There are three daily surveys that you can take each day to earn money. One is worth $.90, one is worth $.75 and one is worth $.50. There are also paid clicks that you earn a penny just by clicking on the link. You can also earn a percentage back when shopping on certain online shopping sites, Disneyshopping.com being one of them.

If you PM me your email addresses, I'll send you the link. :)

[anewmac]

ok guys Have a question.. not that it really maters since were not on our cruise anymore LOL but I was looking through the pics of the day and stuff like that and noticed that everones embark pics look like this
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/DCL%202007%20Photobook/1-jpg.jpg

but we got this one...
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j155/anewmac/Disney/IMG_2699.jpg

Did i pick the wrong one at shutters and not see the other one or is that what we got stuck with.... ?

Again not like it matters now just what to know if Im the idiot or the photo peeps LOL

[ntheory]

ok guys Have a question.. not that it really maters since were not on our cruise anymore LOL but I was looking through the pics of the day and stuff like that and noticed that everones embark pics look like this


Did i pick the wrong one at shutters and not see the other one or is that what we got stuck with.... ?

Again not like it matters now just what to know if Im the idiot or the photo peeps LOL


We got the same one you did ....

[Magic3forme]

Drea:

I wonder if they had them made special at Shutters.
Our photo from Oct 07 didnt like that one either.

[Buckeye Gal]

ok guys Have a question.. not that it really maters since were not on our cruise anymore LOL but I was looking through the pics of the day and stuff like that and noticed that everones embark pics look like this....

I thought the same thing when we picked ours up. I was looking forward to a nicely framed photo. I was even thinking in advance of our arrival how nice it will look to have us all in matching shirts. I think a CM messed up when they printed them off because we all have this big empty space.

Good news is that our embark photo stunk! We all looked just horrible and so tense. So between those two things, it was easy to pass on that picture!

[Magic3forme]

they released the new ship names... who is ready for a reunion cruise on the new ship???

Disney Dream.... I think Dreams sounds better. lol.
Not crazy about the Fantasy....that is a Carnival ship.

Natalie is home this week..fever, headache. my house is contaminated I swear. lol. good thing I am moving. :goodvibes

have a good night.. I am the taxi cab today!!

[ntheory]

I thought the same thing when we picked ours up. I was looking forward to a nicely framed photo. I was even thinking in advance of our arrival how nice it will look to have us all in matching shirts. I think a CM messed up when they printed them off because we all have this big empty space.

Good news is that our embark photo stunk! We all looked just horrible and so tense. So between those two things, it was easy to pass on that picture!


We got that one, but we had to have them print it without the border. It was the only one that had all 9 of us in it. It wasn't the best picture, but .....




they released the new ship names... who is ready for a reunion cruise on the new ship???

Disney Dream.... I think Dreams sounds better. lol.
Not crazy about the Fantasy....that is a Carnival ship.

Natalie is home this week..fever, headache. my house is contaminated I swear. lol. good thing I am moving. :goodvibes

have a good night.. I am the taxi cab today!!


I like Fantasy ok, but I think it would have been better if they had used Fantasmic instead.

[Buckeye Gal]

they released the new ship names... who is ready for a reunion cruise on the new ship???

Disney Dream.... I think Dreams sounds better. lol.
Not crazy about the Fantasy....that is a Carnival ship.

Natalie is home this week..fever, headache. my house is contaminated I swear. lol. good thing I am moving. :goodvibes

have a good night.. I am the taxi cab today!!


ME! ME!

I agree with your assessment of the new ship names. Not only does Fantasy remind me of Carinval (of course many cruise lines have ships of the same name), but it's not a word that I associate with the name "Disney" in front of it. I also think Dreams sounds better. The only thing I'm thinking that they may have thought is that their fleet has The Magic, The Wonder, and The Dream. :confused3 :confused3

Sorry you have another sick kidlet! Too much partying this past weekend!

BTW, when ARE you moving?? I would love to come up and meet you for lunch or dinner one weekend before you move! My best friend lives just north of you, so it's pretty enticing to drive up to see two great friends!

....I think it would have been better if they had used Fantasmic instead.

That would have been much better. I'm still disappointed Wishes wasn't chosen. :sad2:

BTW, did the press release mention which ship will come out first in 2011?

[TheDisneyGirl02]

BTW, did the press release mention which ship will come out first in 2011?

The Dream is coming in 2011. :)

My grandfather has been taking his daily medication a day in advance. Today he took today's pills and tomorrow's pills. I'm trying to find a locked and alarmed pill dispenser for him that doesn't cost too much of a fortune. Does anybody have any ideas or does anybody have any loved ones that have this problem?

[anewmac]

k hope I can remember everything LOL had a rough day today. I had 9 interviews I had to conduct at work today. Im so tired of hearing people say they are hard works and easy to get along with.. be ORIGINAL PEOPLE. lol

Val- so up for a reunion. Wish they would give an idea of the itinerary or when one of the ships will be coming to the west coast. (btw they BETTER offer cali discounts like they do Fl LOL) hope your sicko feels better soon!

Shell- they did offer that border.. darn them, darn them to HECK lol

Kimberly- Im with you I like Dreams better too.. and Wishes or Wish but hey Im all for having my Fantasy come true and jumping on any one of them LOL

Amy- I did a quick google and found this page, maybe it will help you be a starting jump Alarm Pill Box Link (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.techforltc.org/product_images/e-pill%2520timex%2520daily%2520medication%2520manage r.bmp&imgrefurl=http://www.techforltc.org/ltc.cfm%3Fpageid%3D156%26producttype%3D2613%26care issue%3D2511&usg=__WgAOw8IxuHgbh_pwOU2A5Gj52UI=&h=830&w=1050&sz=2555&hl=en&start=3&sig2=SLYaymH3G75wPKBJJlTWNw&um=1&tbnid=lN5rHPQEH8wVCM:&tbnh=119&tbnw=150&ei=FoG4Sc3lBZK2sQOmu7k_&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddaily%2Bmedication%2Bbox%26hl%3Den%26 sa%3DN%26um%3D1)

Off to watch the Lost rerun, I have to "translate" for E since he missed last season in the lovely sandbox he hasnt bothered to catch up by watching the DVD's so I have to catch him up! lol

[Magic3forme]

Kimberly : we are not moving until atleast June 10th. I promised the kids the would finish out the school year. school is done June 3. even if our house sells, I will move into an apt or something..

where does your friend live? I will drive to see you.

I love the Fantasmic name.

Drea: I am still cracking up over your fb post.. Crack in the Jack. :)

[Buckeye Gal]

Kimberly : we are not moving until atleast June 10th. I promised the kids the would finish out the school year. school is done June 3. even if our house sells, I will move into an apt or something..

where does your friend live? I will drive to see you....

Glad you're waiting so the kids don't have to walk into a well-established classroom full of cliques. :) Is there a set date for John to be home-based down there?

Heidi did live in Stowe. She's in Broadview Heights now though. She moved into the house of her DBF. Obviously she likes Stowe much better. ;) It's still decent though. She, two of her college roommates, and I are all meeting in Berlin next weekend. There's a very large group of us staying at Zinck's Inn where we have their entire basement reserved. Last year I think there were about 80 people. It was a fun weekend of no sleep, lots of talk, and little scrapbooking done!! :rotfl2:

Well we indeed have time to schedule something then!

[nenner1]

ok guys Have a question.. not that it really maters since were not on our cruise anymore LOL but I was looking through the pics of the day and stuff like that and noticed that everones embark pics look like this

Did i pick the wrong one at shutters and not see the other one or is that what we got stuck with.... ?

Again not like it matters now just what to know if Im the idiot or the photo peeps LOL

Yeah, I noticed that they printed them borderless when we were on the boat. Both of my previous cruises on the Wonder had the border with the itinerary. It wasn't as elaborate as the one you posted but still nice to have the dates and cities. I was dissapointed. I did notice it seemed they were all the same. :confused3 :confused3




Shell- they did offer that border.. darn them, darn them to HECK lol



Did they? Wish I had known. I was thinking we got jipped with the lazy pics because of the whole getting ready to go to digital photopass on the ships. Oh well. We didn't buy ours either. I wanted to...but I had sworn to stick to the cheap package. :lmao:

ME! ME!

I agree with your assessment of the new ship names. Not only does Fantasy remind me of Carinval (of course many cruise lines have ships of the same name), but it's not a word that I associate with the name "Disney" in front of it. I also think Dreams sounds better. The only thing I'm thinking that they may have thought is that their fleet has The Magic, The Wonder, and The Dream. :confused3 :confused3

[nenner1]

ME! ME!

I agree with your assessment of the new ship names. Not only does Fantasy remind me of Carinval (of course many cruise lines have ships of the same name), but it's not a word that I associate with the name "Disney" in front of it. I also think Dreams sounds better. The only thing I'm thinking that they may have thought is that their fleet has The Magic, The Wonder, and The Dream. :confused3 :confused3



LOL, I don't know what happened on the last post.

Anyway, those names remind you of Carnival because the SS Booze N Gamble cruise line has some names that seem to cross the plagiarism line.

Did you know the next Carnival ship is the DREAM? It will sail later this year and be their new top of the line ship...being built at Fincantieri like the Magic was...

AND their next ship.....wait for it.....the MAGIC. Oh yes. No joke. Mickey should be shaking in his shorts. This is the twin to the Dream. The Carnival Dream. Ay.

:confused:

Oh BTW thank you for the TV update...lol...my DVR is set!:thumbsup2

[anewmac]

Im really mad with Disney right now... in the 11yrs I have been married to the marine corps Disney has offered maybe 3 discount deals....... NOW this yr.. there are tons UGGGGG lol They just extended the military discount for cruises and its really tempting to just dump the 10days at the World and do 7 on the Magic..... SIGH... but I wont... LOL but its SOOOOOOOOOO tempting... UHHH... i knew I could vent my frustrations to my dis peeps.... my friends and family dont get it LOL If Only I had all the money in the world, and time to take off LOL

ok now back to our regular DDD talk... LOL

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Im really mad with Disney right now... in the 11yrs I have been married to the marine corps Disney has offered maybe 3 discount deals....... NOW this yr.. there are tons UGGGGG lol They just extended the military discount for cruises and its really tempting to just dump the 10days at the World and do 7 on the Magic..... SIGH... but I wont... LOL but its SOOOOOOOOOO tempting... UHHH... i knew I could vent my frustrations to my dis peeps.... my friends and family dont get it LOL If Only I had all the money in the world, and time to take off LOL

ok now back to our regular DDD talk... LOL

Drea, do both! Do 3 days at Disney and then the 7 day cruise!!! :) Or just dump it all and do the WB TA in 2010 with me! ;)

[Buckeye Gal]

...AND their next ship.....wait for it.....the MAGIC. Oh yes. No joke. Mickey should be shaking in his shorts. ....

:lmao:

Im really mad with Disney right now...They just extended the military discount for cruises and its really tempting to just dump the 10days at the World and do 7 on the Magic.....

UGH! So sorry! Are those discounts only for 2009 sailings?

[Buckeye Gal]

:cake: Somebody has a birthday on Sunday!! :rolleyes1

.

[Magic3forme]

Kimberly: we have a celebrity now... how about you and all your new facebook friends?? :lmao:

Happy Birthday Jen! :cheer2: hope you have a great day!! and get some sleep. :)

[Buckeye Gal]

Kimberly: we have a celebrity now... how about you and all your new facebook friends?? :lmao: ...

:rotfl: Well thank you! I wear my Crown of the Day pretty well if I do say so myself! :rotfl2:

OMG...I'm SO overwhelmed with all the Friend invites...

- applying new "friends" to a special Group Friend List I created that basically doesn't allow them to see anything on my profile
- adding people to my Fashion Wars Posse in groups of 2 (by 2 so you can purchase a Goodie and a Property with every two new recruits... (OH! Has anyone seen what the property changed to today?!!! Whoa! Caught me off-guard at 2am in this morning!)
- Repeat!

Whew! I'm exhausted just trying to follow what I wrote there! I've had my Admin powers engaged for only 13 hours, and I've received 495 Friend Invites! :scared1: I'm going to be one powerful Fashion Diva though I tell ya!

[pit303]

Kimberly: we have a celebrity now... how about you and all your new facebook friends?? :lmao:

Happy Birthday Jen! :cheer2: hope you have a great day!! and get some sleep. :)

Happy B-Day Jen!!party:

Kimberly may I have your autograph :laughing: :laughing:

[Buckeye Gal]

....OMG...I'm SO overwhelmed with all the Friend invites...

- applying new "friends" to a special Group Friend List I created that basically doesn't allow them to see anything on my profile
- adding people to my Fashion Wars Posse in groups of 2 (by 2 so you can purchase a Goodie and a Property with every two new recruits... (OH! Has anyone seen what the property changed to today?!!! Whoa! Caught me off-guard at 2am in this morning!)
- Repeat!.....

Oh yeah...then once I get everyone added to my Posse, I'm going to remove them from my Friends List so I can actually wade through to see my REAL friends very easily! WHEW! The responsibility that comes with power, I tell ya! :laughing:

...Kimberly may I have your autograph :laughing: :laughing:

Why yes, darling!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Kimberly...how do I join your group?

Happy Birthday, Jen!!!! :)

[nenner1]

:cake: Somebody has a birthday on Sunday!! :rolleyes1

wink, wink! ;)


Happy Birthday Jen! :cheer2: hope you have a great day!! and get some sleep. :)

Happy B-Day Jen!!party:



Kimberly...how do I join your group?

Happy Birthday, Jen!!!! :)

Why thank you, guys! :goodvibes
:cake: Now, who wants some cake? :wave:

[nenner1]

Hey did anyone watch ER last night??

Not trying to spoil if anyone hasn't seen it yet (I am actually still watching ep's from January) so turn back now...lol....


BUT....


I hear some big names popped in last night! :rolleyes1
The show is up streaming at NBC.com/ER (http://www.nbc.com/ER/video/episodes/?vid=1059351)

I still remember I was in nursing school when it premiered against Chicago Hope's season premier. I chose to watch CH..and to this day it was the only episode of that show I've ever seen) The next morning in pre-rounds those who watched ER raved and I thought CH was meh, so starting watching from the very next episode.....I have only missed a couple of episodes in 15 years and one of them was when I was delivering Brendan (born at 10:30 PM...it was one of the episodes in Alan Alda's arc, and I never did see it)

I'm a huge fan of the early days, I think the show could have ended the last time Doug showed up..:rolleyes1 :lmao:
My friend and I are huge Carter groupies, one time many years ago before I self-taught photoshop I made her a very crude totebag with Carter screen-printed on it. It was hella-ugly but she still uses it!:rotfl2:

Oh well, just thought I'd share...oh, and 1400th post!:banana:

[MagicMe]

Hey did anyone watch ER last night??

Not trying to spoil if anyone hasn't seen it yet (I am actually still watching ep's from January) so turn back now...lol....


BUT....


I hear some big names popped in last night! :rolleyes1
The show is up streaming at NBC.com/ER (http://www.nbc.com/ER/video/episodes/?vid=1059351)

I still remember I was in nursing school when it premiered against Chicago Hope's season premier. I chose to watch CH..and to this day it was the only episode of that show I've ever seen) The next morning in pre-rounds those who watched ER raved and I thought CH was meh, so starting watching from the very next episode.....I have only missed a couple of episodes in 15 years and one of them was when I was delivering Brendan (born at 10:30 PM...it was one of the episodes in Alan Alda's arc, and I never did see it)

I'm a huge fan of the early days, I think the show could have ended the last time Doug showed up..:rolleyes1 :lmao:
My friend and I are huge Carter groupies, one time many years ago before I self-taught photoshop I made her a very crude totebag with Carter screen-printed on it. It was hella-ugly but she still uses it!:rotfl2:

Oh well, just thought I'd share...oh, and 1400th post!:banana:


Oh YES!!! I have watched it from the early days. Last night was very nostalgic :thumbsup2 I enjoy the old group more than today's group. And last night had just about everyone!!!

BTW - Happy Birthday!!!!

[ntheory]

Shell- they did offer that border.. darn them, darn them to HECK lol





Well ... they offered *some* border. Not sure what it was now. I do know that it was right over the baby's face, and that didn't work for us.



Yeah, I noticed that they printed them borderless when we were on the boat. Both of my previous cruises on the Wonder had the border with the itinerary. It wasn't as elaborate as the one you posted but still nice to have the dates and cities. I was dissapointed. I did notice it seemed they were all the same. :confused3 :confused3




Did they? Wish I had known. I was thinking we got jipped with the lazy pics because of the whole getting ready to go to digital photopass on the ships. Oh well. We didn't buy ours either. I wanted to...but I had sworn to stick to the cheap package. :lmao:



Ours definitely wasn't borderless. I wish I could remember what border they did put on it, though. I'm excited about using the KTTW card at Shutter's this time, though!!!!


Im really mad with Disney right now... in the 11yrs I have been married to the marine corps Disney has offered maybe 3 discount deals....... NOW this yr.. there are tons UGGGGG lol They just extended the military discount for cruises and its really tempting to just dump the 10days at the World and do 7 on the Magic..... SIGH... but I wont... LOL but its SOOOOOOOOOO tempting... UHHH... i knew I could vent my frustrations to my dis peeps.... my friends and family dont get it LOL If Only I had all the money in the world, and time to take off LOL

ok now back to our regular DDD talk... LOL


Oh no!! I'm sorry, Drea!!! I do think you should do both, though ......... of course, I'd try to find another 4 days off to make it an even 14 days, though. LOL!!!



:cake: Somebody has a birthday on Sunday!! :rolleyes1


Woohoo!!! Happy birthday, Jen!!!!


Should I mention that I will be celebrating my next birthday by packing and leaving for PC???????? :cool1:

:rotfl: Well thank you! I wear my Crown of the Day pretty well if I do say so myself! :rotfl2:

OMG...I'm SO overwhelmed with all the Friend invites...

- applying new "friends" to a special Group Friend List I created that basically doesn't allow them to see anything on my profile
- adding people to my Fashion Wars Posse in groups of 2 (by 2 so you can purchase a Goodie and a Property with every two new recruits... (OH! Has anyone seen what the property changed to today?!!! Whoa! Caught me off-guard at 2am in this morning!)
- Repeat!

Whew! I'm exhausted just trying to follow what I wrote there! I've had my Admin powers engaged for only 13 hours, and I've received 495 Friend Invites! :scared1: I'm going to be one powerful Fashion Diva though I tell ya!



LOL!! That's hilarious!!! Have fun being a ***star***! :) Glad I was one of the friends that got you *before* you became famous! LOL!



Why thank you, guys! :goodvibes
:cake: Now, who wants some cake? :wave:



Me! Me! Me!!! Of course .... I've had NO snack food at all in over 2 weeks, but one little piece of cake wouldn't hurt .... would it???????????



Hope all is going well for you guys today. I have FINALLY broken through with the other thread I'm on .... and am now in charge of lanyards. LOL!! Oh well, at least I am feeling better about that thread and group. Hey ... did I mention that I have an invite to go see/tour the Roy suite????? :woohoo: I'm pretty happy about that. The people in that suite also have a 4 year old dd. We're hoping to get her together with Jaydin to hang out. I think they would really enjoy making new friends for the week. :)

[Buckeye Gal]

Kimberly...how do I join your group?

Happy Birthday, Jen!!!! :)

Well, you can either go into the application "Fashion Wars", click on "Posse" in the upper right corner, then select my name to send an invite to OR I'll try to remember to send you an invite as well. If/when you do, send me an email so I can go seeking for your invite before I wade through the now 565 new Friend Invites for FW (of which nearly 180 have been taken care of). They have a limit of 501 Posse members, so I want to make sure my REAL friends get in on the action. I can always remove people, too, to make room for real friends. :-)

oh, and 1400th post!:banana:

WOW! Congrats, girl!

....Should I mention that I will be celebrating my next birthday by packing and leaving for PC???????? :cool1:

You ABSOLUTELY should be sharing your excitement!

....LOL!! That's hilarious!!! Have fun being a ***star***! :) Glad I was one of the friends that got you *before* you became famous! LOL!

Yep...you're an original from the no-name days! :rotfl:

.... I've had NO snack food at all in over 2 weeks, but one little piece of cake wouldn't hurt .... would it???????????

IMPRESSIVE!! Good for you!

....I have FINALLY broken through with the other thread I'm on .... and am now in charge of lanyards. LOL!! Oh well, at least I am feeling better about that thread and group. Hey ... did I mention that I have an invite to go see/tour the Roy suite????? :woohoo: ...

It's about time they realized what they've been missing! I'm glad you've pulled them out of their shelters. Certainly makes it more fun for you.

How awesome that you're getting into the Roy!


Gosh! You're just full of fun news!

BTW, was it you, Shell, who had the Dress Mickey magnets that were stolen? I can't remember if it was you or Stella or someone else. :confused3 I was SO looking forward to seeing that, but when I got to that cabin to drop off FE goodies, there was a sad sign saying they were stolen (How dare someone! Really! That just eats at me that people steal like that.)

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Kimberly, I tried to figure it out and I can't! If you could send me an invite, that'd be great!!! :)

[anewmac]

Drea, do both! Do 3 days at Disney and then the 7 day cruise!!! :) Or just dump it all and do the WB TA in 2010 with me! ;)
Amy you know me so well... Im sitting here trying to figure out how I can do it all LOL.... note to self pick up lotto ticket tonight lol

oh and still working on the WB TA also.. LOL


UGH! So sorry! Are those discounts only for 2009 sailings?
I know I shouldnt complain here they are offering discounts and im complaining LOL So far ya its just for the 09 sailing. Which works out to be as much as the WB TA well if we would have book right when the dates came out.

:rotfl: Well thank you! I wear my Crown of the Day pretty well if I do say so myself! :rotfl2:

Whew! I'm exhausted just trying to follow what I wrote there! I've had my Admin powers engaged for only 13 hours, and I've received 495 Friend Invites! :scared1: I'm going to be one powerful Fashion Diva though I tell ya!
I keep reading about this stuff and mafia wars etc.. and am holding out on joining in cuz I know Ill be hooked and never leave the computer... LOL but its very tempting to know what it is all about LOL

How do all you facebookers like the new layout. I didnt like it at first but its growin on me.. sort of. I have my moments LOL

wink, wink! ;)
Why thank you, guys! :goodvibes
:cake: Now, who wants some cake? :wave:
HECK YA :yay: Any plans?

Hey did anyone watch ER last night??
I havent watched it in forever.... I think since Carter came back from Africa or wherever he was. lol

Ours definitely wasn't borderless. I wish I could remember what border they did put on it, though. I'm excited about using the KTTW card at Shutter's this time, though!!!!

Cant wait for your report back on how it works



Oh no!! I'm sorry, Drea!!! I do think you should do both, though ......... of course, I'd try to find another 4 days off to make it an even 14 days, though. LOL!!!

Im trying, working on winning the lotto 1st lol

Should I mention that I will be celebrating my next birthday by packing and leaving for PC???????? :cool1:

awesome how fun, Im jealous!


Hope all is going well for you guys today. I have FINALLY broken through with the other thread I'm on .... and am now in charge of lanyards. LOL!! Oh well, at least I am feeling better about that thread and group. Hey ... did I mention that I have an invite to go see/tour the Roy suite????? :woohoo: I'm pretty happy about that. The people in that suite also have a 4 year old dd. We're hoping to get her together with Jaydin to hang out. I think they would really enjoy making new friends for the week. :)
Good for you, they didnt know what they were missen with ya! Glad they woke up over there! Ok I want a report back on the Roy Suite.. you know since Val and I gave it up for the DDD LOL


BTW, was it you, Shell, who had the Dress Mickey magnets that were stolen? I can't remember if it was you or Stella or someone else. :confused3 I was SO looking forward to seeing that, but when I got to that cabin to drop off FE goodies, there was a sad sign saying they were stolen (How dare someone! Really! That just eats at me that people steal like that.)

I know Erika had a HUGE Mickey magnet, but it wasnt dress the mickey? my only guess sorry!

[Magic3forme]

Shell: Yeah for finally breaking through!! I am doing the fe list for our cruise in 2010. that just seems soo far away!!! we are cancelling our cruise for this Oct... I am still pushing for Hawaii.

Drea: 14 days in Orlando sounds perfect. and then drive up to Atlanta and come visit me and Shell. :rotfl2:



I am not loving the new fb page.. but I am sure they will change it again just as soon as I get used to the new page. :)


John and I just booked our trip to Vegas. sooo excited!!! anyone have any recommendations? I know we have to see the fountain at Bellagio, the animals at Mirage.

John took jr to work to watch crash tests, I can only imagine what we will come home saying!! he was eating a huge candy bar...someone at the office bought him one...hmmmm the life!!! :)

[MagicMe]

Shell: Yeah for finally breaking through!! I am doing the fe list for our cruise in 2010. that just seems soo far away!!! we are cancelling our cruise for this Oct... I am still pushing for Hawaii.

Drea: 14 days in Orlando sounds perfect. and then drive up to Atlanta and come visit me and Shell. :rotfl2:



I am not loving the new fb page.. but I am sure they will change it again just as soon as I get used to the new page. :)


John and I just booked our trip to Vegas. sooo excited!!! anyone have any recommendations? I know we have to see the fountain at Bellagio, the animals at Mirage.

John took jr to work to watch crash tests, I can only imagine what we will come home saying!! he was eating a huge candy bar...someone at the office bought him one...hmmmm the life!!! :)

How many days will you be there?? I was just there last week. They also have lions at MGM and there's a show playing in the evenings (I think it was like 5:30, 7:30, etc) with the pirate ship outside Treasure Island. Where will you be staying and for how long?

[MagicMe]

oh and still working on the WB TA also.. LOL

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[FatCat]

I have switched form Bud Lite to MGD 64. Less calories

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I have switched form Bud Lite to MGD 64. Less calories

That's good! Does it taste like less calories?

[Magic3forme]

Amy: we will be there April 6th (early) - April 9th. We are staying at the MGM.

[anewmac]

Shell: Yeah for finally breaking through!! I am doing the fe list for our cruise in 2010. that just seems soo far away!!! we are cancelling our cruise for this Oct... I am still pushing for Hawaii.
What island are you looking at going to?

Drea: 14 days in Orlando sounds perfect. and then drive up to Atlanta and come visit me and Shell. :rotfl2:
What parts are you guys in again (or going to be in lol) I would love too... always told E I want to go back and see where and what it looks like now where I used to live as a kid.


I am not loving the new fb page.. but I am sure they will change it again just as soon as I get used to the new page. :)
I guess it has a few times before Ive found out.... :(


John and I just booked our trip to Vegas. sooo excited!!! anyone have any recommendations? I know we have to see the fountain at Bellagio, the animals at Mirage.
FUN, just the 2 of you? You know what happens there... stays on the DIS right LOL

John took jr to work to watch crash tests, I can only imagine what we will come home saying!! he was eating a huge candy bar...someone at the office bought him one...hmmmm the life!!! :)
OMG how fun! HAHA Im just John is enjoying Jr on a sugar high :)

I have switched form Bud Lite to MGD 64. Less calories
Less calories, taste great? How the treadmil going for ya? Did you also switch to lite mayo? :rotfl2:

Amy: we will be there April 6th (early) - April 9th. We are staying at the MGM.
In there you can check out the lions for free I believe (or at least you used to be able to) if you go off the strip to the Rio at certain time they have a Mardi Gras Parade show. Paris is fun, you can go in the Tower ($$$) they have the best crepes (get the chocolate one LOL) Coyote Ugly is a fun bar (girls dance and sing on the bar, like the movie) Imperial Palace has a cheap comedy show. We go everytime and have seen Bob Saget, and crud some other guy thats famous for like $40 plus you have to buy 2 or 3 drinks.. NO PROB! The mirage you can see the volcano erupt outside for free.

[Magic3forme]

Drea: we are actually looking at 2 islands. Hononlulu and Waikiki... I think that is right. lol. Marriott has a deal, buy 4 nights, get the 5th free. But John will have enough hotel points by then for the rooms to be free and hopefully 2 or 3 airline tickets.

We are moving to Alpharetta or Cumming Ga...isnt that a great name? It is north of Atlanta!

thanks for the suggestions on Vegas.. yep what happens in Vegas is public knowledge for Dis. lol.

John will find out tomorrow if we can upgrade our tickets to first class. one of the perks maybe for him travelling soo much.

I just made my reservations for Atlanta in 2 weeks. I have an interview at the one school too.

[ntheory]

Originally Posted by ntheory View Post
....Should I mention that I will be celebrating my next birthday by packing and leaving for PC????????

You ABSOLUTELY should be sharing your excitement!

....LOL!! That's hilarious!!! Have fun being a ***star***! Glad I was one of the friends that got you *before* you became famous! LOL!

Yep...you're an original from the no-name days!

.... I've had NO snack food at all in over 2 weeks, but one little piece of cake wouldn't hurt .... would it???????????

IMPRESSIVE!! Good for you!

....I have FINALLY broken through with the other thread I'm on .... and am now in charge of lanyards. LOL!! Oh well, at least I am feeling better about that thread and group. Hey ... did I mention that I have an invite to go see/tour the Roy suite????? ...

It's about time they realized what they've been missing! I'm glad you've pulled them out of their shelters. Certainly makes it more fun for you.

How awesome that you're getting into the Roy!

Gosh! You're just full of fun news!

BTW, was it you, Shell, who had the Dress Mickey magnets that were stolen? I can't remember if it was you or Stella or someone else. :confused3 I was SO looking forward to seeing that, but when I got to that cabin to drop off FE goodies, there was a sad sign saying they were stolen (How dare someone! Really! That just eats at me that people steal like that.)


LOL! Well, I'm definitely excited, and I have so much more time to wait this time. I may drive you guys crazy by the time I get on the boat. LOL!

LOL! :) An original. I like being an 'original friend.' :)

Yep ... and I've done Wii Fit every day for 16 days - and lost about 5 lbs. :) LOVE it. :)

I can't wait to see the Roy. I may see it a fair amount if Jaydin and their daughter become friends.

Nope. That wasn't me. I remember it happening, and it was on Deck 8, but I can't remember, for some reason, who it was.



Amy you know me so well... Im sitting here trying to figure out how I can do it all LOL.... note to self pick up lotto ticket tonight lol

oh and still working on the WB TA also.. LOL


I know I shouldnt complain here they are offering discounts and im complaining LOL So far ya its just for the 09 sailing. Which works out to be as much as the WB TA well if we would have book right when the dates came out.


How do all you facebookers like the new layout. I didnt like it at first but its growin on me.. sort of. I have my moments LOL

Originally Posted by ntheory View Post
Ours definitely wasn't borderless. I wish I could remember what border they did put on it, though. I'm excited about using the KTTW card at Shutter's this time, though!!!!

Cant wait for your report back on how it works


Good for you, they didnt know what they were missen with ya! Glad they woke up over there! Ok I want a report back on the Roy Suite.. you know since Val and I gave it up for the DDD LOL




I hope you can work it out to take advantage of some of those deals, Drea.

I can't decide if I like FB now or if I like the old one. I'm not used to the new stuff yet.

Can't wait to give that report!!! :)



Shell: Yeah for finally breaking through!! I am doing the fe list for our cruise in 2010. that just seems soo far away!!! we are cancelling our cruise for this Oct... I am still pushing for Hawaii.

Drea: 14 days in Orlando sounds perfect. and then drive up to Atlanta and come visit me and Shell. :rotfl2:



I am not loving the new fb page.. but I am sure they will change it again just as soon as I get used to the new page. :)


John and I just booked our trip to Vegas. sooo excited!!! anyone have any recommendations? I know we have to see the fountain at Bellagio, the animals at Mirage.

John took jr to work to watch crash tests, I can only imagine what we will come home saying!! he was eating a huge candy bar...someone at the office bought him one...hmmmm the life!!! :)




Wow. I don't think I could stand it if I had to wait another year or more!!!

I'll let you have Hawaii. I just don't have any major desire to go there for some reason.

YES!!! Come on to visit!! :) I'd love to see you. Maybe Val will be settled in then.

LOL!! Yep. I'm sure that's what will happen.

Yippee!!! I hope you guys have a great, great time.

Fun!! Can't wait to hear what they have to say.





We are moving to Alpharetta or Cumming Ga...isnt that a great name? It is north of Atlanta!

I just made my reservations for Atlanta in 2 weeks. I have an interview at the one school too.


I sure hope that we can manage to get together at some point once you move. Surely, we could meet in Marietta or something.

Where are you staying when you come in then? Bringing kids or leaving them back home?


Wanna see???

Jared


http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/ShellSampson/Jared02.jpg



Jared and his girlfriend

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/ShellSampson/JaredandVictoria02.jpg

[MagicMe]

Amy: we will be there April 6th (early) - April 9th. We are staying at the MGM.

As noted before, if you are staying at the MGM; they do have the lions that come out to play (they are behind glass :thumbsup2 ) and you don't need to pay anything to watch them although it did get a bit crowded.

The Coyote Ugly bar Drea mentioned is directly across the street inside the NYNY resort. Just cross over the bridge, go into the resort and hang a left towards the Excalibur and you'll see it on your right.

Don't forget to check out the second floor shops at the Venetian. You could actually take a gondola ride if you wanted (complete with a singing gondalier!). Still, it's fun to watch (for a short time).

FYI - there's a place near the cocoa cola shop (I've been told) where you can check on tickets for shows at discounts. It's sort of like the place in Times Square in NY where you can get same day tickets for a lot less.

Oh and for $7, you can purchase a 24-hour bus ticket that you can use to hop on and off the buses up and down the strip. It's cheaper than the monorail and much more convenient. This bus can also take you to old Vegas if you want to get a glimpse of the old neon (Binions, etc).

If you want to spend $$ for shows, Terry Fatore (the guy that won America's Got Talent - I believe last year - the one with the puppets) is at the Mirage. If you enjoy them, there are a ton of Cirque shows also. I just saw LOVE at the Mirage when I was there last week. Got tickets on line at 25% off for about $70. They were high up but it really didn't matter. I actually liked it 'cause I had great visuals. Of course you can always pay big $$ to see Bettle Midler at Caesars. She's been rotating with Elton John and Cher (although I don't think Elton John is there for too much longer). But as Drea mentioned, you can see a lot of shows with some good entertainment without paying all the big $$.

Lastly, we were playing the slots and really enjoyed ourselves Wednesday and Thursday night. We'd win some, lose some and win some (I actually played a penny machine with $5 on Wednesday night and left it with $250). It was nice 'cause we would play a while on a little money since the slots would seem to pay a little more often. We noticed a big drop in the payoffs on Friday. They didn't seem to pay even the small amounts nearly as much as they were. I think they must hit a switch or something for the weekend crowd. :laughing:

[Magic3forme]

Melodie:
thanks for the great ideas. My brother recommended the habitat at Mirage.
you can pet the dolphins.

Shell: I will drive to Marietta anytime!! You can point out the good shopping :)

[anc22]

John and I just booked our trip to Vegas. sooo excited!!! anyone have any recommendations? I know we have to see the fountain at Bellagio, the animals at Mirage.


When are you going? I am surprising Mike with a trip there, but not until the end of September.

Zumanity is a great show for adults at New York New York. Mike and I saw it, I really liked it. It is known as "the sensual side of Circue du Soleil" :rolleyes1

[anewmac]

Yep ... and I've done Wii Fit every day for 16 days - and lost about 5 lbs. :) LOVE it. :)

note to self stop playing guitar hero and getting carpul tunnel syndrom and play the wii fit :) good job!

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/ShellSampson/Jared02.jpg

aww adorable! so Handsom!

Lastly, we were playing the slots and really enjoyed ourselves Wednesday and Thursday night. We'd win some, lose some and win some (I actually played a penny machine with $5 on Wednesday night and left it with $250). It was nice 'cause we would play a while on a little money since the slots would seem to pay a little more often. We noticed a big drop in the payoffs on Friday. They didn't seem to pay even the small amounts nearly as much as they were. I think they must hit a switch or something for the weekend crowd. :laughing:

WOOHOO Congrats! I love just sitting and playing on the slots with "free" money for a while!

When are you going? I am surprising Mike with a trip there, but not until the end of September.

Zumanity is a great show for adults at New York New York. Mike and I saw it, I really liked it. It is known as "the sensual side of Circue du Soleil" :rolleyes1

How fun!

Speaking of Circue De Soleil... has anyone done the show at DTD? Was thinking of doing that file we were down there... but not sure if the boys would like that or not?

[ntheory]

Melodie:
thanks for the great ideas. My brother recommended the habitat at Mirage.
you can pet the dolphins.

Shell: I will drive to Marietta anytime!! You can point out the good shopping :)



There's a really cool stamp store on the square .... a long with a ton of unique shops. Then, there's Towne Center. The traffic around there is a pain the patooty, but it's neat to go there.

[ntheory]

WOOHOO Congrats! I love just sitting and playing on the slots with "free" money for a while!



How fun!

Speaking of Circue De Soleil... has anyone done the show at DTD? Was thinking of doing that file we were down there... but not sure if the boys would like that or not?


Thanks for the comments on the pictures. :) I thought he looked very nice. :)



Yes!! We've done that one. We loved it. My boys have seen it twice and enjoyed it very much both times.

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi everyone!

Guess what?! We now have a limo booked for the wedding! :) We all went to a bridal show today and it was so much fun! Dave didn't want to go at first, but I'm pretty sure he enjoyed himself after we got there. We pre-registered at Bed Bath and Beyond and got a free pasta maker! :yay:

I'm hoping to pick up my dress tomorrow since it is in finally! Yay!!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! :)

[ntheory]

Hi everyone!

Guess what?! We now have a limo booked for the wedding! :) We all went to a bridal show today and it was so much fun! Dave didn't want to go at first, but I'm pretty sure he enjoyed himself after we got there. We pre-registered at Bed Bath and Beyond and got a free pasta maker! :yay:

I'm hoping to pick up my dress tomorrow since it is in finally! Yay!!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! :)


Woohoo!!!!! A limo and registered!! AND a free pasta maker! Life is good. :)

[Magic3forme]

Wahoo... a pasta maker..even I dont have one of those!!

congrats on getting a limo too. :)

[Buckeye Gal]

Well, our cruise just keeps on giving!

Did any of you purchase the blue 2008 scrapbook and/or the package of scrapbook papers and stickers? I've spent much of today preparing for next weekend's girls' scrapbooking retreat in Amish Country here in Ohio. Can you believe I never opened those up until today?! I'm kinda glad I hadn't because it was fun to see something new! There's also plenty that I can use after my cruise next year, so I won't need to buy more scrapbook pages!

I like the green patterened paper that is in the scrapbook. It's very nice! I seem to recall that they sold out of the packaged paper very quickly. Thankfully I went there the first night and grabbed it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tasteful, non-cartoony stickers as well as those with the characters dressed up in their sailor outfilts. LOVE THEM!!! There's even a cabin's fish sticker that I plan to use on my FE scrapbook pages! Hey...you can't deny that fun getting some recognition! That's indeed something I plan to feature. I've even pulled out little notes people wrote or their customized gift tags to include on the pages.

NEWER CASTAWAY CLUB MEMBERS: I know that many report that they either never get a Club Card or it comes 6-8 months after they cruise. I haven't received anything. Has anyone else?

...I keep reading about this stuff and mafia wars etc.. and am holding out on joining in cuz I know Ill be hooked and never leave the computer... How do all you facebookers like the new layout. I didnt like it at first but its growin on me.. sort of....

...I know Erika had a HUGE Mickey magnet, but it wasnt dress the mickey? my only guess sorry!

Oh hun...you will be addicted. STAY AWAY. Of course you're hearing this from me who send you an "interesting" Facebook game this weekend. ;) :rotfl2:

BTW, great to hear that you're still referencing the WB TA!! :laughing:

....Marriott has a deal, buy 4 nights, get the 5th free. But John will have enough hotel points by then for the rooms to be free and hopefully 2 or 3 airline tickets.

We are moving to Alpharetta or Cumming Ga...isnt that a great name? It is north of Atlanta!

thanks for the suggestions on Vegas.. yep what happens in Vegas is public knowledge for Dis. lol.....

Val, the financial logistics for that Hawaiian is an amazing and set up crying your name to own! You just can't pass that up! As for Vegas, I agree. It's ALL for the DIS!

Well...I can't wait to find out if I get to snicker when I make out your Christmas card this year! :rotfl2:

...Nope. That wasn't me. I remember it happening, and it was on Deck 8, but I can't remember, for some reason, who it was.....

.....Wanna see??? Jared and his girlfriend ....

Okay...Jared looks SO handsome!! He looks so much younger than he is, yet so grown up! The picture of him and his girlfriend is too sweet! I love it!

I very much remember seeing Erica's cabin door. I feel in love with it! I even took a picture of it! That's not the "Color-forms" Mickey that I was referring to though.

So the one I was inquiring about indeed was on Deck 8. I remember exactly where it was, and it wasn't too far from my cabin on Deck 7 (horizontally speaking).

[Magic3forme]

Kimberly: I wont be bringing home any souveneirs from Vegas..maybe just some money. :rotfl2: and I am not taking any stowaways either. :lmao:

my screen name says it all.... Magic 3 is the number for me...3 kids is enough. :) and John...so that makes 4!! :)

[MagicMe]

WOOHOO Congrats! I love just sitting and playing on the slots with "free" money for a while!



How fun!

Speaking of Circue De Soleil... has anyone done the show at DTD? Was thinking of doing that file we were down there... but not sure if the boys would like that or not?

Drea - I've seen this show (La Nouba) three times now. They have some really neat stuff that I think the boys would like. They have two guys that do stunts on bikes and they have a really cool trampoline bit at the end. The are other things too that I think they would like. I would say that of all the Cirque shows I've seen (sorry haven't seen that Zumanity one), this was the best for children.

Val - I never did get to the habitat at the Mirage. Technically we were there Wednesday afternoon/evening, all day Thursday and Friday and left on Saturday to come home. Most of Thursday was spent on a tour bus to the Grand Canyan. We didn't get back until about 9PM so we spend most of that night in our casino (Excalibur) and in the Luxor (since they have an inside walkover). I did get to the Mirage on Friday for the LOVE show but got there in time to pick up my tickets, take some pictures of the theater lobby area and see the show. After the show, I had to meet my youngest DS as we had already planned to hit old Vegas that night.

Kimberly - I saw some packaged paper that first night and thought I'd get it the next day. It was already gone whenever I looked for it. They had some older packages (the one I already had) and then they filled in with resort paper (like why would I want that when I'm on a cruise???). I was really upset that I missed it. That's going to be the first thing I buy on the TA!!! (uh, besides that sailaway drink of course!!!).

[anewmac]

Hi everyone!

Guess what?! We now have a limo booked for the wedding! :) We all went to a bridal show today and it was so much fun! Dave didn't want to go at first, but I'm pretty sure he enjoyed himself after we got there. We pre-registered at Bed Bath and Beyond and got a free pasta maker! :yay:

I'm hoping to pick up my dress tomorrow since it is in finally! Yay!!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! :)
Awesome, way to score on the free stuff :) Is that your 1st official edding present? LOL

Well, our cruise just keeps on giving!

Did any of you purchase the blue 2008 scrapbook and/or the package of scrapbook papers and stickers? I've spent much of today preparing for next weekend's girls' scrapbooking retreat in Amish Country here in Ohio. Can you believe I never opened those up until today?! I'm kinda glad I hadn't because it was fun to see something new! There's also plenty that I can use after my cruise next year, so I won't need to buy more scrapbook pages!
I got the packet too.. I got the pirate one I believe also..... Its in my Disney scrapbook box.. someday i hope to actually make an album ahh someday

NEWER CASTAWAY CLUB MEMBERS: I know that many report that they either never get a Club Card or it comes 6-8 months after they cruise. I haven't received anything. Has anyone else?
I never got the OFFICIAL CC card. I just emailed disney and got my castaway# from them.

Drea - I've seen this show (La Nouba) three times now. They have some really neat stuff that I think the boys would like. They have two guys that do stunts on bikes and they have a really cool trampoline bit at the end. The are other things too that I think they would like. I would say that of all the Cirque shows I've seen (sorry haven't seen that Zumanity one), this was the best for children..
Oh good to know. I know I would love it but was wondering if all ALL the boys would LOL... I think I might add this in as another "surprize" thanks hun!

[ntheory]

Well, our cruise just keeps on giving!

Did any of you purchase the blue 2008 scrapbook and/or the package of scrapbook papers and stickers? I've spent much of today preparing for next weekend's girls' scrapbooking retreat in Amish Country here in Ohio. Can you believe I never opened those up until today?! I'm kinda glad I hadn't because it was fun to see something new! There's also plenty that I can use after my cruise next year, so I won't need to buy more scrapbook pages!

I like the green patterened paper that is in the scrapbook. It's very nice! I seem to recall that they sold out of the packaged paper very quickly. Thankfully I went there the first night and grabbed it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tasteful, non-cartoony stickers as well as those with the characters dressed up in their sailor outfilts. LOVE THEM!!! There's even a cabin's fish sticker that I plan to use on my FE scrapbook pages! Hey...you can't deny that fun getting some recognition! That's indeed something I plan to feature. I've even pulled out little notes people wrote or their customized gift tags to include on the pages.

NEWER CASTAWAY CLUB MEMBERS: I know that many report that they either never get a Club Card or it comes 6-8 months after they cruise. I haven't received anything. Has anyone else?

Okay...Jared looks SO handsome!! He looks so much younger than he is, yet so grown up! The picture of him and his girlfriend is too sweet! I love it!

I very much remember seeing Erica's cabin door. I feel in love with it! I even took a picture of it! That's not the "Color-forms" Mickey that I was referring to though.

So the one I was inquiring about indeed was on Deck 8. I remember exactly where it was, and it wasn't too far from my cabin on Deck 7 (horizontally speaking).





I didn't get those kits. I got one of the older ones and wish I had gotten more. I will go to the shops on the first day of my cruise this time!!! I can always use Disney scrapbook stuff.

I've not gotten a Castaway Club kit yet, either. I called and asked for my number a couple of weeks ago because of the other cruise. I keep hoping that stuff will come in the mail. It's been almost 6 months since the cruise (has it really been that long?!), so maybe the stuff will come soon.


Thanks! Yeah, he's a young looking kid and small for his age. I was certainly a proud mom on Saturday, though. :)

I remember that one, but I can't remember who's door it was. Maybe I will go check the thread about it. I know it's on there.






Kimberly: I wont be bringing home any souveneirs from Vegas..maybe just some money. :rotfl2: and I am not taking any stowaways either. :lmao:

my screen name says it all.... Magic 3 is the number for me...3 kids is enough. :) and John...so that makes 4!! :)




Yeah ...... we'll see. :lmao: I wasn't planning on my 3rd one ...... jus' saying .....






Kimberly - I saw some packaged paper that first night and thought I'd get it the next day. It was already gone whenever I looked for it. They had some older packages (the one I already had) and then they filled in with resort paper (like why would I want that when I'm on a cruise???). I was really upset that I missed it. That's going to be the first thing I buy on the TA!!! (uh, besides that sailaway drink of course!!!).



Precisely why I'm going to get that stuff the FIRST day I'm on the boat this time!!! LOL!





Drea - Hey .... do you know where the lanyards were ordered from last time? I'm trying to get all of that together for the Haunted group, and I'm not sure where to get them. I'm hoping we can get them for a good price.

[pit303]

I wonder if Disney is not sending out the Castaway Cay member info anymore since they are really on the "go green" train and also I think they are also on a "no spend"
Couple of examples on this last cruise you now have to ask for napkins at the fast food spots they don't leave them out so you can help yourself also the laundry bags in the rooms use to be plastic now they are cloth and if you take them they charge you $5 Also at the cove they use to have the cup sleeves for hot items and the first couple of days they didn't have any finally around the 3rd day they had some but they were really thin.

[MagicMe]

Drea - Hey .... do you know where the lanyards were ordered from last time? I'm trying to get all of that together for the Haunted group, and I'm not sure where to get them. I'm hoping we can get them for a good price.

Okay - obviously I'm not Drea but I know that Erik actually ordered them. He or Hadley could probably tell you.

[ntheory]

Okay - obviously I'm not Drea but I know that Erik actually ordered them. He or Hadley could probably tell you.



I kind of figured that. :rolleyes: I was hoping that Drea would know since I'm still in contact with you guys. If not, I will PM Eric. :thumbsup2 Thanks!

[Magic3forme]

Well it is official.. my baby is growing up..he lost his first tooth today. :thumbsup2 (and he will stay the baby of the family Shell... lol.) After the awful pregnancy and scare with him....we are done. it not, a dr has alot of explaining to do.:rotfl2:


I booked my first house hunting trip to Atlanta for the end of the month. John and I are going for 3 days. I have a tour with the one elem school also. This trip to is to look at one more area..and then we can focus from there.

[MagicMe]

Well it is official.. my baby is growing up..he lost his first tooth today. :thumbsup2 (and he will stay the baby of the family Shell... lol.) After the awful pregnancy and scare with him....we are done. it not, a dr has alot of explaining to do.:rotfl2:

Ahhhhh, so a little visit from the tooth fairy is in order!!! Can the tooth fairy say Disney Dollars????

[TheDisneyGirl02]

As I'm sitting here typing this, I can officially look over and see my wedding dress!!! :yay: It's in a garment bag but I tried it on at the wedding shop and it's just beautiful! I can't get over the fact that it is mine! :)