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Beka

06-01-2009, 08:20 PM

In related PTR News....

Today I took Aunt Rae shopping at Best Buy. She had a coupon for Paul Blart: Mall Cop that was burning a hole in her pocket and she wanted to use it before it expired. (She also wanted to get a copy for Ed for a Father's Day present!)

Anyway, we're looking around and I noticed that Disney has released some of their classic shorts from "the vault." I could not resist, especially because one of them was The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. For some strange reason, we never had this on DVD. (I seem to remember having The Wind in the Willows on VHS a while back, but we no longer have even that.)

How does this relate to our Halloween PTR, you might ask??

Well, the Boo To You Too Halloween Parade is led by a ghostly rider on horseback... the Headless Horseman!! The kids are not even remotely familiar with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, so I'd like them to watch this before our trip so they can get the full effect!!

Now, the only problem is... I really want to watch it now!!!! Should I wait until its closer to Halloween, or just go for it???

Kathy

I am *so* excited about those videos! DH got me Vol 5 (Wind in the Willows) & I bought myself Vol 1 (Mickey & the Beanstalk) :banana:

MinnieNurse

06-01-2009, 10:48 PM

You gotta go for it. :thumbsup2

Did you go see UP yet? Cant wait to hear if you liked it.

KathyRN137

06-01-2009, 10:49 PM

Go for it!

You should watch it now -- it will help ease the Disney longing! :thumbsup2

I say Go for it, too!

Yep...go for it! :thumbsup2

(That horseman is spectacular!!) :cool1:

Sara

I am *so* excited about those videos! DH got me Vol 5 (Wind in the Willows) & I bought myself Vol 1 (Mickey & the Beanstalk) :banana:

Well, not that I needed an arm-twisting or anything, but.... :rolleyes1

I caved and watched the DVD with the kids before bed and they really enjoyed it!! (Especially Ichabod and his horse!!) Billy was laughing and laughing during the part where the Headless Horseman was chasing Ichabod through Sleepy Hollow!! :laughing: He thought it was hysterically funny!! Tricia enjoyed it too, but I noticed she was a little bit spooked by it and told me she hoped she didn't have bad dreams!! :confused3 She's thirteen!!

"Mom, I have a very active imagination," she told me as I was kissing her goodnight. "Now shut my closet door, otherwise I'll see the Headless Horseman coming out of it!"

I couldn't figure out if she was serious or just pulling my leg!!

Beka, I think I'll probably be going back for more of these DVDs. I didn't mention it before, but I also got Vol. One of the Timeless Tales Collection because it had The Prince and the Pauper and The Three Little Pigs! It also has three more shorts from the 30's, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Pied Piper, and The Grasshopper and the Ants. Such great old Disney classics!! :thumbsup2

I definitely want to get the volume with Mickey and the Beanstalk, too. When Eddie (now 19) was little, we had the VHS of Mickey and the Beanstalk and The Prince and the Pauper and he loved them so much they practically wore out!!

Anyway, the kids will definitely know who the Headless Horseman is now!!

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-01-2009, 10:52 PM

You gotta go for it. :thumbsup2

Did you go see UP yet? Cant wait to hear if you liked it.

We did... and I absolutely loved it!! I want to see it again!!

(I may have talked about it over on my other thread....)

Anyway, two thumbs way up!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Kathy

SwansLoveDisney

06-01-2009, 10:56 PM

brookelizabeth

06-01-2009, 11:17 PM

How fun about all the characters that come out during the party! It will be so neat just to see them around everywhere. But, I do hope your kids will indulge you a bit, they will make great pictures!

Glad to hear you went for it with the movie too. That is kinda funny about Tricia and her "active imagination". I bet in a way she was serious, but wanted to make it a bit of a joke at the same time-knowing she is probably a tad too old to be truly scared. I remember being a bit nervous about various things like that into my teen years too.

Hopefully she had no bad dreams! :goodvibes

Brook,

I love the new Henry pictures in your siggie... what a riot those motorcycle ones are!! :rotfl:

Kathy

Thank you! When I saw that Target was featuring the cycle I knew we had to do it! Neither one of us are motorcycle people, but Henry loooooves all things with a motor. ;)

MK 1984
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/1984%20Disney/Copyof81308009.jpg

(And Yes Goofy is holding on to that child's "leash")

This is a picture of the mascot that they had at Sea World in 1984.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/1984%20Disney/Copyof81308016-1.jpg

That is HILARIOUS about Goofy holding the kids leash! :rotfl:And that Sea World mascot is a tad...distrubing looking, isn't he?

Love the old school pics Heidi. I can't imagine it being a more "free for all" for the characters. I bet it took less time though!

KathyRN137

06-01-2009, 11:30 PM

I say GO FOR IT!!!

You can watch it now and then watch it again as the trip approaches.

Was Paul Blart a good movie?

One of my friends said that there's a little boy in her son's second grade class named Ichabod. He goes by Ike.

I haven't seen Mall Cop... Ed took Tricia, though, and they said it was silly, but funny!

We did watch the DVD (see post, earlier) and we'll definitely watch again as it gets closer to Halloween!

I'm glad that little boy goes by Ike, otherwise the kids would call him "Icky!" :rotfl:

How fun about all the characters that come out during the party! It will be so neat just to see them around everywhere. But, I do hope your kids will indulge you a bit, they will make great pictures!

Glad to hear you went for it with the movie too. That is kinda funny about Tricia and her "active imagination". I bet in a way she was serious, but wanted to make it a bit of a joke at the same time-knowing she is probably a tad too old to be truly scared. I remember being a bit nervous about various things like that into my teen years too.

Hopefully she had no bad dreams! :goodvibes

Thanks, Brook. I tried to explain to her that Ichabod's rival, Brom Bones, made up the ghost story at the party and later pretended to be the Horseman so he could scare him away and marry the girl. "It's a Walt Disney cartoon, Tricia, I don't think there would be anyone actually killed by a scary ghost, do you?"

But, I'm not sure she bought it entirely!

Thirteen is such a funny age. One minute, she's acting like such a teenager with the hairstyling and the makeup, and the next she's playing with her AG dolls, making clothes for them and having a doll tea party! :cutie:

When I was thirteen, I still played Barbies with my younger sisters!

She still has one foot in each world (for now!)

Kathy

joy13

06-01-2009, 11:32 PM

Those sound like neat DVD's :thumbsup2 13 is such a hard age for that exact reason, huh? Only 7 more years until I'm dealing with that - I better start preparing :lmao:

KathyRN137

06-02-2009, 12:22 AM

Those sound like neat DVD's :thumbsup2 13 is such a hard age for that exact reason, huh? Only 7 more years until I'm dealing with that - I better start preparing :lmao:

:laughing: (Good Luck!)

Kathy

MRYPPNS

06-02-2009, 11:59 AM

For some reason, thinking about Aunt Rae buying Mall Cop made me laugh!

You're not the only one! :rotfl2:

:And that Sea World mascot is a tad...distrubing looking, isn't he?

I don't know what is more distrubing...the parrot in his hat or the fact that his beard was the same color as my father's back then!

mousescrapper

06-02-2009, 12:16 PM

Hi caught up....

Have to chime in on my first movie as a kid was ET.

My Mom is taking the kids to see Up! this Saturday morning, so I'll be looking forward to the review...we'll try to see it together when it's at the cheep show...(getting movie tickets for 5 people is :eek: Margaret is still to young)

Thanks to Heidi for sharing her "old" character pic's.

Kathy the charcater list looks awesome...hope you see many of them!

In 2 posts to come on my TR...I'll have lots to share in the character realm.

Love that you bought and watched Ichabod and Mr. Toad....we have it on VHS, Michael just watched it not to long ago.

looking forward to more popcorn::

J-

KathyRN137

06-02-2009, 12:26 PM

You're not the only one! :rotfl2:

Aunt Rae can really surprise you.

Next week, the ladies at her senior building are going to a stage production of The Full Monty!! :rotfl:

(And yes, she knows what the show is about!!!)

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-02-2009, 12:31 PM

Hi caught up....
My Mom is taking the kids to see Up! this Saturday morning, so I'll be looking forward to the review...we'll try to see it together when it's at the cheep show...(getting movie tickets for 5 people is :eek: Margaret is still to young)

Love that you bought and watched Ichabod and Mr. Toad....we have it on VHS, Michael just watched it not to long ago.

Seeing a movie in a theater certainly isn't inexpensive these days, but Up was so good that I'd be willing to pay to see it again!! :thumbsup2

I think that I enjoyed the story of Mr. Toad because his "motor mania" reminded my of my own "WDW mania!" :laughing:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-02-2009, 12:39 PM

The New Bag Has Arrived!! :yay:

Well, the Overland Equipment "Carmel Bag" arrived today... so far it looks like the perfect size and it hangs very comfortably from my shoulder!!

I'm only home on my lunch break right now, but tonight I'll fill it up with stuff and take some pictures of it so you can see! :thumbsup2 I cannot wait to try it out!!

Ahh, it truly is the little things in life that make us happy....

Kathy

SwansLoveDisney

06-02-2009, 12:41 PM

Can't wait to see the pics!

I have an Overland bag which I love!

KathyRN137

06-02-2009, 12:54 PM

Can't wait to see the pics!

I have an Overland bag which I love!

Oooh, goody!! I think I'm going to like it, too!!

Kathy

moparop

06-02-2009, 03:05 PM

Woo hoo!! Can't wait to see the new bag in action! In addition to wanting a park bag, I need a new diaper bag for 3.0. I am hoping I can find something that can be both!

jordanyosh

06-02-2009, 03:13 PM

Women and their bags.......;)

I hear a shoe conversation coming up too.:rotfl2:

KathyRN137

06-02-2009, 06:34 PM

Women and their bags.......;)

I hear a shoe conversation coming up too.:rotfl2:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/zeuslord5000/Smilies%20and%20Emoticons/4825166d.gif

Men just do not understand the importance of "the bag." :snooty:

Kathy

MinnieNurse

06-02-2009, 07:54 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/zeuslord5000/Smilies%20and%20Emoticons/4825166d.gif

Men just do not understand the importance of "the bag." :snooty:

Kathy

Or the shoe for that matter!

Tnkrbelle565

06-02-2009, 08:12 PM

I want bag pictures!!!! Don't you know I have a major bag "problem"...which is becoming more evident now that I'm trying to pack them all!!!

KathyRN137

06-02-2009, 10:42 PM

Well, as promised (Kristine!!), I'm posting some pix of "the new park bag." (Overland Equipment "Carmel" bag.)

(I was rushing, so please excuse the poor quality... I forgot to turn off the flash!)

First, a picture of the empty bag:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2136.jpg

The dimensions are 13" x 11" x 6"

Some features that I liked right away are:

*The pockets under the flap are zippered, plus there are two separate pockets so your stuff doesn't get all jumbled together.

*The main section is very roomy.

* There is an external flat pocket on the back.

* The two side pockets can hold water bottles, and they collapse flat against the bag when not in use.

So, I decided to do an experiment and gather as much "stuff" as I could and see if it would fit into the bag. I mean, I put together just about as many park supplies as I could think of (probably more that I will actually carry.)

But, this is what I would like to be able to carry comfortably if I could:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2137.jpg

A closer look at my "load"...

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2139.jpg

So, what is all that stuff, you may ask!! :rotfl:

Here goes:

"Vacation" wallet (lime green, of course!)
cell phone
camera
extra memory card/batteries for camera
tissues
travel journal
pen
index cards with itineraries/ADR confirmation #s, etc.
park maps/Times Guides
DVC Portable Perks
ponchos (mine and Billy's)
small towel
full change of clothes for Billy
Long-sleeved shirts for layering (mine and Billy's)
eyeglasses
sunglasses
sunscreen
wet wipes
feminine supplies
lip balm
first aid kit/OTC meds such as Advil, Tums, etc.
gum and little snacks for kids
little toys for Billy (for waiting in lines)
case containing ear plugs for Billy
extra backs for pins
water bottles (usually just one, but this bag has 2 pockets, so I tried it.)

Whew!!

Well, believe it or not, everything FIT!! :eek:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2142.jpg

Just one... little... problem, though....

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2143.jpg

When I tried to close the flap... it wouldn't reach!! :lmao:

So, I took everything out and did some repositioning and re-packing. Once I made the two front pockets less bulky and transferred some items into the main section of the bag, everything fit and I could get the bag closed!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2146.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2147.jpg

It actually felt pretty comfortable, although once I removed the two water bottles, it became noticably lighter. I may carry only one or, better yet, let Ed carry the water as he's been doing all along. ;)

Hopefully it will not be too long until I can give it a test run on a day trip or two this summer. That's when we'll really find out how this baby performs!!

Kathy

SwansLoveDisney

06-02-2009, 10:47 PM

mrsksomeday

06-02-2009, 10:52 PM

Great looking bag!! I am lucky because Bill's wheelchair hauls around our bag. We hope to have the new wheelchair by the next trip :banana:.

KathyRN137

06-02-2009, 11:57 PM

That bag looks great! I can't believe you fit all that stuff in there!

My bag also holds two water bottles, which make it really heavy in the morning. By about noon, however, the load is considerably lighter because we have consumed the water in the bottles!

That's true! (As you may have guessed, I have a hard time forking over so much $ for Dasani in the parks!)

Great looking bag!! I am lucky because Bill's wheelchair hauls around our bag. We hope to have the new wheelchair by the next trip :banana:.

Oh, I hope so too!! pixiedust:

Kathy

nu2wdisneyw

06-03-2009, 12:17 AM

WOW! Your bag holds alot of stuff!!! :thumbsup2

eandesmom

06-03-2009, 01:14 AM

Oooh! I might have to go check out those DVD's! thanks for the tip :)

The bag looks great! And the great thing about water is...once you drink it, it's lighter. Forces you to drink it! LOL.

jordanyosh

06-03-2009, 01:45 AM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/zeuslord5000/Smilies%20and%20Emoticons/4825166d.gif

Men just do not understand the importance of "the bag." :snooty:

Kathy

Or the shoe for that matter!

We don't.

We do understand armchair, beer can hat and remote.....;)

jordanyosh

06-03-2009, 01:47 AM

Did you really do a test run with your bag?

That's a total OTP thing to do...I applaud you...:worship:

Charleston Princess

06-03-2009, 07:24 AM

Great new bag!!! I am stunned that everything fits -- when I saw it all laid out, I thought, "there is no way!" :laughing:

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 07:48 AM

WOW! Your bag holds alot of stuff!!! :thumbsup2

I told you.... I really should still carry a diaper bag!
Actually, this will make a great carry-on for the plane, too.

The bag looks great! And the great thing about water is...once you drink it, it's lighter. Forces you to drink it! LOL.

Yes... and forces you to sweet-talk your hubby into carrying it! :rotfl:

Did you really do a test run with your bag?
That's a total OTP thing to do...I applaud you...:worship:

LOL! It does seem rather OTP, doesn't it? Well, better to find out now... I still had the tags on... if it didn't work, I would just return it! :thumbsup2

Great new bag!!! I am stunned that everything fits -- when I saw it all laid out, I thought, "there is no way!" :laughing:

Never underestimate the awesome power of individual zip-loc bags!! :lmao:

"Nerd Alert!!"

Kathy

cjackearl

06-03-2009, 07:52 AM

Wow, you did fit a lot in your bag oh Goddess of Packing and Sorting.:worship: Giving it a test run is a great idea. I should probably at least figure out what's going IN my park bag, huh?:rolleyes1

winnapooh

06-03-2009, 08:19 AM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/zeuslord5000/Smilies%20and%20Emoticons/4825166d.gif

Men just do not understand the importance of "the bag." :snooty:

Kathy

This is soo true! My husband is always commenting on my collection of bags. And I don't really even have That many! (At least compared to the amount other women I know have!) The perfect Disney bag is always a quest!

And as for shoes, well, he has more than I do!!!

brookelizabeth

06-03-2009, 08:24 AM

Thanks, Brook. I tried to explain to her that Ichabod's rival, Brom Bones, made up the ghost story at the party and later pretended to be the Horseman so he could scare him away and marry the girl. "It's a Walt Disney cartoon, Tricia, I don't think there would be anyone actually killed by a scary ghost, do you?"

But, I'm not sure she bought it entirely!

Thirteen is such a funny age. One minute, she's acting like such a teenager with the hairstyling and the makeup, and the next she's playing with her AG dolls, making clothes for them and having a doll tea party! :cutie:

When I was thirteen, I still played Barbies with my younger sisters!

She still has one foot in each world (for now!)

Kathy

I remember those years-they are difficult for everyone, aren't they? :laughing: I played with Barbies as a teenager I'm sure as well! I was a babysitter to some neighbor kids and I recall playing with them all day long-and it wasn't like I had to. They liked me as their babysitter because I would! :laughing:

I don't know what is more distrubing...the parrot in his hat or the fact that his beard was the same color as my father's back then!

:rotfl:

A closer look at my "load"...

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2139.jpg

Wow!!! What a great bag! All that stuff and it's still comfortable? That's pretty amazing. I'm glad you have found "the" bag! :thumbsup2

preschoolmom

06-03-2009, 09:18 AM

That's a cool bag, but you forgot the most important picture! I want to see a picture of you holding it with everything packed!

I liked the packing list and the "before" pictures... It is very similar to the list I used on our last trip...

mom2mek

06-03-2009, 09:53 AM

Kathy - I'm glad your bag looks like it's going to work. I was a big fan of the side water bottle pockets on my (similar, but smaller) Overland Donner bag - I really missed having those when I carried the Vera Bradley hipster this past trip. I didn't like having to carry around a cold water bottle and have it "sweat" all over my hands as it got warmer. Plus, it kind of forced me to drink the water really quickly in the morning, so I wouldn't have to carry the aforementioned "sweaty" cold water bottle! Then I would really want water later in the day, and it was all gone. (yes, I usually just refilled it at the water fountain, but the flavor....blech....)

Anyways, glad it looks like it's going to work!! :thumbsup2

(I am also a big fan of individual sized zip-loc bags! Oh my - how they work magic in so many ways!!!)

Sara

moparop

06-03-2009, 11:29 AM

That bag is amazing!! I think I love it!

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 12:25 PM

Wow, you did fit a lot in your bag oh Goddess of Packing and Sorting.:worship: Giving it a test run is a great idea.

Thank you, but I'm not sure if I really deserve the title of "Goddess!" :laughing:

Sometimes I wonder if we should just get a locker every day, but then I think how inconvenient it would be to have to walk all the way back to the front of the park when you need something!

We did get lockers the year we went in December because we didn't want to carry our jackets once it warmed up. So, the lockers do have their uses...

...And as for shoes, well, he has more than I do!!!

Oh, Ed has about fifteen different pairs of sneakers, so he never says anything to me about my shoes!! ;)

Wow!!! What a great bag! All that stuff and it's still comfortable? That's pretty amazing. I'm glad you have found "the" bag! :thumbsup2

I hope it turns out to be "the bag"... I'm reserving final judgement until I get to see how it performs "in action!" :thumbsup2

It did hang comfortably, but then again, it wasn't on my shoulder but for more than a minute or two...

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 12:36 PM

That's a cool bag, but you forgot the most important picture! I want to see a picture of you holding it with everything packed!

You're right!! :rolleyes: DOH!! I forgot about that!!

I'll try to do that tonight....

Kathy - I'm glad your bag looks like it's going to work. I was a big fan of the side water bottle pockets on my (similar, but smaller) Overland Donner bag - I really missed having those when I carried the Vera Bradley hipster this past trip.

(I am also a big fan of individual sized zip-loc bags! Oh my - how they work magic in so many ways!!!)

Those hipsters are so cute, I really like them. But park bags do have to be more functional (especially when you've got the kids!) http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a223/angeltattoo/smilies/family2.gif

That bag is amazing!! I think I love it!

Mo, I knew you would! ;) It would actually make a great diaper bag; the inner side pocket would easily fit a changing pad...

And it looks like you're going to be needing that in the not-too-distant-future!!

Kathy

Dreamer & Wisher

06-03-2009, 12:50 PM

joy13

06-03-2009, 02:03 PM

I get emails when threads I subscribe to have updates and when I saw in my email that you had gotten your new bag - I got all excited - LOL! That's a bit crazy I think. What a great bag - can the strap be expanded so if you wanted to, you could put it cross ways (like your bagganlini)? I'm just thinking that much stuff is going to cause a sore shoulder no matter what kind of bag you have - but if you can give your shoulder a rest once in awhile by changing the position - it should be fine.

Tnkrbelle565

06-03-2009, 02:24 PM

I need a modeling photo!!!

Do you have a stroller to throw that thing on???? That's a LOT of stuff to be carrying around!!! It's giving me a back ache just looking at it!!!

irish dancer

06-03-2009, 03:08 PM

Love the bag, it looks great! I too packed up my bagallini when I got it to see if it would work, lol.

My kids love the Ichabod & Mr. Toad movie. One thing you can research for your Oct trip is the Haunted Carriage Ride. We did it last Oct on our trip and it was great. DS8 was kind of spooked but not enough to cause a problem. It was a carriage ride at Ft. Wilderness, they ride you through the wooded area and play the Sleepy Hollow story. There's even a surprise at the end! I don't want to give too much info but if you want details just PM me. It used to be a big wagon ride but they changed it to personal carriages last year, not sure what they'll do this year but you might look into it.

MinnieNurse

06-03-2009, 03:50 PM

Wow, that bag will hold it all!!

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 05:07 PM

I love that bag. :love: I really like using my creative side to make my bags, I was planning on making a denim messenger bag with a Minnie applique and also a Epcot bag. If I get ambitious I may make an Animal Kingdom bag.

But, I really like the shape of that bag....
:confused:

I wish I could sew! Those ideas sound so cute!
The bag is like a deep messenger bag...there's even a firm divider between the main compartment and the long pocket inside that feels like its padded with some kind of foam. I suppose that's so you can carry your laptop...

.... What a great bag - can the strap be expanded so if you wanted to, you could put it cross ways (like your bagganlini)?

The strap is adjustable!

Of course, I probably won't be carrying all this stuff every day... I was just curious to see how much I could fit inside!!

Really, though, without the water bottles it was very comfortable. But, then again, I tend to carry a large bag every day, so I'm accustomed to the size.

Thanks for getting all excited for me!!! :yay:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 05:15 PM

I need a modeling photo!!!

Do you have a stroller to throw that thing on???? That's a LOT of stuff to be carrying around!!! It's giving me a back ache just looking at it!!!

I'll get one on tonight! :thumbsup2
The stuff is actually more bulky than heavy...

Love the bag, it looks great! I too packed up my bagallini when I got it to see if it would work, lol.

Well, you put your feet inside new shoes to see if they fit... it makes sense to put your stuff inside your bag to see if it fits!! :goodvibes

Wow, that bag will hold it all!!

I think it will.

The only thing that I'm anxious to discover is whether it is easy to find items in the large main compartment. I found that the front pockets can't hold too much bulk... only the flatter items like phone, tissues, maps, wallet, etc.

:idea: Perhaps I can use the water bottle pockets for other things if Ed carries the water...

Kathy

eandesmom

06-03-2009, 05:34 PM

mousescrapper

06-03-2009, 05:37 PM

Kathy I love the test run of the bag...so clever and I :rotfl: when the flap didn't quite come down all the way....

You rock Pro-Diz Mama!

Scrappie

preschoolmom

06-03-2009, 06:11 PM

I'm loving all this bag talk today!

I spent an embarrassing amount of time (the kids were at school, :rotfl:)

At the Dis today on the Bag Thread (on the Tips board), looking at pictures of people's Disney bags :surfweb:

A girl has to have the right bag for a trek through the World! :upsidedow

Last trip, I had a Baggallini back pack style (I use it as my purse, now). This time, I want more of a hip style (so I don't have to take it off every time I want to open it)...

Can't wait to see your model photo!

:hippie:

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 08:17 PM

lol on the sweet talking hubby into carrying it. DH always carries a backpack so generally "my" park bag really becomes the jacket tote and gets tossed in a locker when we arrive and picked up around dinner time when it cools down. Everything else fits in my cargo pockets...or Dh's backpack!

Ed carries a backpack, too, and he usually takes the heavier stuff for me! :lovestruc

I would feel naked without some kind of bag on my shoulder! :eek:

Kathy I love the test run of the bag...so clever and I :rotfl: when the flap didn't quite come down all the way....

...Like you all didn't see that coming from a mile away!! :rolleyes:

I'm loving all this bag talk today!

I spent an embarrassing amount of time (the kids were at school, :rotfl:)

At the Dis today on the Bag Thread (on the Tips board), looking at pictures of people's Disney bags :surfweb:

A girl has to have the right bag for a trek through the World! :upsidedow

There's a bag thread????

Oh man! I could've used that info!!!

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 08:22 PM

The Overland Equipment "Carmel" Bag: Modeled by Yours Truly!

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/DSCN2148.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/smiley-photographer.gif Photo Credit: Tricia

Kathy

jordanyosh

06-03-2009, 08:32 PM

Tnkrbelle565

06-03-2009, 08:40 PM

Looks great Kathy!!! That is a lot of stuff to be carrying around every day! I don't envy you!!!

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 09:13 PM

It looks great.........I think.....me man...me don't know for sure......

Hey Jordan, real cavemen carry bags.....

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa96/idiobrett/caveman.jpg

Kathy

Charleston Princess

06-03-2009, 09:16 PM

The bag on you looks great! Tricia did an awesome job taking your photo!

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 09:20 PM

Looks great Kathy!!! That is a lot of stuff to be carrying around every day! I don't envy you!!!

LOL! I don't mind... I'm the kind of person who doesn't want to need something and not have it with her!!

The bag on you looks great! Tricia did an awesome job taking your photo!

Thanks!!

I'm sure that ALL your bags are packed, right?! :woohoo:

Kathy

Charleston Princess

06-03-2009, 09:22 PM

I'm sure that ALL your bags are packed, right?! :woohoo:

Kathy

Nope -- none of them actually! :eek: I have to do laundry before I can pack. That will be our fun tomorrow and Friday. :thumbsup2

eandesmom

06-03-2009, 09:42 PM

Ed carries a backpack, too, and he usually takes the heavier stuff for me! :lovestruc

I would feel naked without some kind of bag on my shoulder! :eek:

Kathy

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Really, you wouldn't! You wouldn't have to stick it in the cargo pouch on the rides or put it in your lap. You wouldn't have to switch shoulders or adjust a darn thing. It's amazingly freeing.

It is however, predicated on a few things to really make it work.

Assume you won't need your glasses, Rx sunglasses (if you need them!) will have to suffice. But the glasses are in DH's backpack with DH's reading glasses!
Assume that either DH is carrying the poncho's or you will have ample time to grab them out of the locker.
Assume your camera is small enough to go in a cargo pocket.
Assume that you have a small card holder that will hold the essentials (ID, CC and KTTW), and it also fits in your pocket as will a small amount of cash.
Decide that lipstick/blistex can live in the backpack, as can the binder, bottles of water and sunscreen.

LOL! I find capri pants with 1-2 side cargo pockets that close (for security) are the bomb for Disney. Or really all travel! I don't like things in the front pockets, that is unsightly and not comfy once you sit but those side cargo pockets, for small flat things...perfect! They fit fastpasses quite nicely.

I like knowing my bag is there if I need it and for when we go from park to park or park to a resort for dinner, but in terms of walking around all day
I LOVE not carrying hardly anything!

I have to say...I love the bag but wow, that's a lot to haul around now that I see it in the picture! It would be headed to the locker for sure (for me). LOL!

cjackearl

06-03-2009, 09:52 PM

LOL! I don't mind... I'm the kind of person who doesn't want to need something and not have it with her!!

Kathy

Me too!:thumbsup2 Kathy, that bag looks marvelous. How do the shoulder straps feel? Are they sufficiently padded?

jordanyosh

06-03-2009, 09:53 PM

Hey Jordan, real cavemen carry bags.....

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa96/idiobrett/caveman.jpg

Kathy

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::r otfl2:

Oh wait....

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::r otfl2:

preschoolmom

06-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Kathy, You Look Great! Props to Tricia for the great picture! :thumbsup2

The staircase behind you is gorgeous (part of the rehab?)!

The bag? Looks like you're carrying a small baby elephant! :scared1:

Are you smuggling Dumbo into the parks with you??? :dumbo:

Oh Sweetie, do you think it might be a touch big? Your Baggallini wasn't that big, was it?

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 10:07 PM

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::r otfl2:

Oh wait....

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::r otfl2:

Jordan.... for Heaven's sake, be careful!! You don't want to pop any of those internal sutures!! :laughing:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 10:18 PM

I have to say...I love the bag but wow, that's a lot to haul around now that I see it in the picture! It would be headed to the locker for sure (for me). LOL!

Well... I'll have to agree with you, it is a lot of stuff. As we get closer to the trip, I'll figure a way to streamline and then you'll be proud of me!

Me too!:thumbsup2 Kathy, that bag looks marvelous. How do the shoulder straps feel? Are they sufficiently padded?

You know, that's the one thing that I'm a bit concerned about. The baggallini had a nice padded strap and this bag doesn't. I read several on-line reviews and the reviewers all talked about how comfortable the bag was and how it distributes weight well.

Again, I haven't removed the tags yet... so I'm still thinking about it.

The bag? Looks like you're carrying a small baby elephant! :scared1:

Are you smuggling Dumbo into the parks with you??? :dumbo:

Oh Sweetie, do you think it might be a touch big? Your Baggallini wasn't that big, was it?

:rotfl: Seems like everything BUT Dumbo, huh?!

It is a bit big... definitely bigger than the Baggallini messenger. I really may have to stop by that Bag Thread and check out the popular bags....

Then again, this would make a nice carry-on bag for the plane. :scratchin

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 10:21 PM

The staircase behind you is gorgeous (part of the rehab?)!

Thanks! Yes it was! :goodvibes

Kathy

preschoolmom

06-03-2009, 10:23 PM

I was so afraid I hurt your feelings with that post! It wasn't my intention at all - it was just much bigger than I expected...

:flower3:

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 10:27 PM

I was so afraid I hurt your feelings with that post! It wasn't my intention at all - it was just much bigger than I expected...

:flower3:

Don't be silly! We're all "family" here! :grouphug:

It is perhaps too big... I'm still thinking about it.

Did you say you got the Baggallini? :confused: I forgot!

Kathy

Hedy

06-03-2009, 10:40 PM

It looks a mite unweildy to me (it terms of stuffing it in a netting ride pocket), but when I have I ever said getting a new bag was a bad idea. :lmao::lmao:

KathyRN137

06-03-2009, 10:48 PM

... but when I have I ever said getting a new bag was a bad idea. :lmao::lmao:

You got that right!!!

Kathy

jordanyosh

06-04-2009, 02:32 AM

Jordan.... for Heaven's sake, be careful!! You don't want to pop any of those internal sutures!! :laughing:

Kathy

Pop.

Pop.

too late.;)

preschoolmom

06-04-2009, 10:32 AM

Did you say you got the Baggallini? :confused: I forgot!

Yes, but I got this style: http://www.ebags.com/baggallini/urban_backpack_bagg_crinkle_nylon/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=47336&lastterm=Urban%20Backpack%20Bagg%20-%20Crinkle%20Nylon

(We didn't pay nearly that much for it! I chose a discontinued fabric - and DH ordered it with some type of coupon - so it was like $25)...

Anyway - I love the bag - I use it as a purse, now. It just wasn't that convenient for Disney, because every time I wanted to get something out - I had to take it off.

I want something that goes over my shoulder (like the Baggallini Messenger that you had or a Vera Bradley Hipster) for my next trip - so I can just swing it around if I need to access the bag.

On our last trip, I also had a HUGE duffel bag with extra clothes (and who can even remember what else, but the thing was stuffed, LOL) - but it stayed with the double stroller (that we rented).

This trip, now that the kids are older, I'm going to try to downsize my pack mule tendencies... I tend to over pack... Heck, one of the appeals of driving to me is packing everything into the van that we could ever possibly need :laughing::scared1:

So, I'm going to try to go with a small bag, and only bring true essentials into the parks each day??? We'll see... October hours aren't posted yet (as you know), so if the parks are closing early every day - we might not do the afternoon break, and then we'll need more "stuff"...

I need to join "overplanners anonymous" :rolleyes1:eek::lmao:

preschoolmom

06-04-2009, 10:34 AM

Oh, I keep forgetting this link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1855851

To the bag thread on the tips board ;)

eandesmom

06-04-2009, 11:29 AM

Then again, this would make a nice carry-on bag for the plane. :scratchin

Kathy

Definitely a great carry on! :)

wdwmom0f3

06-04-2009, 12:15 PM

Hi Kathy!

Just popping in to see how your plans are going. I ordered a Baggallini for our trip and I love it. I am also looking at getting the Vera Bradley hip wallet thing, have you seen it? It wont hold much but it's great for your money and tickets and fits like a fanny pack but looks way better. :rotfl2: I think it's 28.00.

Carla

KathyRN137

06-04-2009, 12:39 PM

Anyway - I love the bag - I use it as a purse, now. It just wasn't that convenient for Disney, because every time I wanted to get something out - I had to take it off.

I want something that goes over my shoulder (like the Baggallini Messenger that you had or a Vera Bradley Hipster) for my next trip - so I can just swing it around if I need to access the bag.

That was my thing, too... I didn't like the backpack style for the same reason: it was "on again, off again" all day long!

Even the cross-the-body bags need to come off every time you go on a ride. And for me, that meant first taking my pin lanyard off, then taking the bag off. (But, it did give convenient access when I was wearing it.)

That's why I want a shoulder-bag style this time.

Hmm. I think the perfect park bag search is still ON!!

Kathy

preschoolmom

06-04-2009, 12:44 PM

Even the cross-the-body bags need to come off every time you go on a ride.

Oh Bummer, I didn't realize that. I was thinking I could just leave it on... Hmmmm....

KathyRN137

06-04-2009, 12:45 PM

Definitely a great carry on! :)

Yup. I think you're right... it's prolly too big for daily park use... :rolleyes:

Hi Kathy!

Just popping in to see how your plans are going. I ordered a Baggallini for our trip and I love it. I am also looking at getting the Vera Bradley hip wallet thing, have you seen it? It wont hold much but it's great for your money and tickets and fits like a fanny pack but looks way better. :rotfl2: I think it's 28.00.

Carla

That baggallini is so popular... if only it came with an adjustable strap!!

The Vera Bradleys are so cute... but too small for my needs.

And besides, my fanny doesn't need any more packing! ;)

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-04-2009, 12:49 PM

Oh Bummer, I didn't realize that. I was thinking I could just leave it on... Hmmmm....

Well, I suppose you could... but it depends.

If you don't overpack it (like I do!) you can turn it around and set it on your lap for most rides. But depending on whether a restraint is needed, the bag does have to come off sometimes!

My main issue really is my heavily decorated pin lanyard... which I am not giving up!!! :laughing:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-04-2009, 10:28 PM

:magnify: The Bag Hunt Continues...

Well, I've been going back and forth, back and forth about the Carmel bag.

On the one hand, it certainly does hold a lot. :thumbsup2

On the other hand, as Hedy suggested,it may not fit well into the netted bag pockets or under the seats at most of the rides. :headache:

On the one hand, hangs well from the shoulder. :thumbsup2

On the other hand, given how much stuff I'm tempted to cram in there, it will most likely get too heavy. And as Christine (cjackearl) pointed out, the shoulder strap is not padded. That may get a bit uncomfortable.

The general concensus from most of you is that the bag is too big. Thanks for the input... it really helped me decide.

Jordan, you were no help at all.

;)

I may still wind up keeping the bag, but use it for other things. It was a good buy at 43% off (because of the discontinued color.)

So, the hunt for the perfect park bag is still ON!! :laughing:

Ed tells me he cannot believe that we're having such a long discussion about a bag. Then he added, "You didn't ask me if I wanted a new bag!"

Oh no.

Do I have to find TWO perfect bags, now??

Forget the TAG Fairy, what I need is a BAG Fairy!!! pixiedust:

Kathy

Hedy

06-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Kathy-what about a string backpack/backsack? it'd be out of your lanyard's way, but comfortable.

IluvXU

06-04-2009, 11:02 PM

Sorry about the bag issues. We leave in 12 days and I have no clue what bag I am going to use- if that makes you feel better!

KathyRN137

06-04-2009, 11:18 PM

Kathy-what about a string backpack/backsack? it'd be out of your lanyard's way, but comfortable.

I'm not sure if the "string" bags would hold a lot (?) I definitely like the sling/one shoulder style, though.

Truth is, I really should just bite the bullet and get a locker. ::yes:: Then I wouldn't need such a big bag....

Sorry about the bag issues. We leave in 12 days and I have no clue what bag I am going to use- if that makes you feel better!

:eek: You're kidding?!?

Kathy

Tnkrbelle565

06-04-2009, 11:24 PM

Just wanted to add in my two cents about the bag issue. I've used the Bagallinni messenger for my past couple of trips. You do not have to take it off on most rides. I swing it around the front of my body when we get on a ride. The only rides I take it off for are the roller coasters!

With all the stuff you need to carry around Kathy- I would rent a locker I think. You don't want your back hurting OR getting too sweaty walking around with a large bag.

DearDaisyinDurham

06-04-2009, 11:26 PM

oNCE AGain, I am here to offer :goodvibes support without any real suggestions ;)
I ended up carrying only my park pass, a tiny sanitizer bottle & cherry carmex in the tube w/ spf 15

I had major Vera Bradley bag envy to the point where it could have been a drinking game :rotfl2: "Another VB that I want! Gimme a shot!" :laughing:

preschoolmom

06-04-2009, 11:28 PM

Forget the TAG Fairy, what I need is a BAG Fairy!!! pixiedust:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

I'm sure you'll find the perfect bag for YOU and YOUR trip! :goodvibes

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 12:10 AM

... I've used the Bagallinni messenger for my past couple of trips. You do not have to take it off on most rides. I swing it around the front of my body when we get on a ride. The only rides I take it off for are the roller coasters!....

Well, two things kept me from doing much of that:

First, you prolly don't overpack yours like I do, and,

Second, you are not as plump as I am, so there's a lot more room between you and the lap bar!! :rolleyes1

I ended up carrying only my park pass, a tiny sanitizer bottle & cherry carmex in the tube w/ spf 15.

Oh, rub it in, why don't ya?! :rotfl:

Now, that Vera Bradley Hipster sounds perfect for you!!

:lmao::lmao::lmao:
I'm sure you'll find the perfect bag for YOU and YOUR trip! :goodvibes

I hope so.
From your lips to the Bag Fairy's ears...

Kathy

penguinkimberly

06-05-2009, 04:19 AM

I can't beleive that I just read this from the begining! Wanted to put my 2 cents in on a couple things. Congrats on your reservations, I have never stayed at any DVC but AKL is awesome! You are going to love it. Next, let the girls go off for a couple hours on their own, they are now teenagers and WDW would be a great place for them to start to spread their wings. Lastly I thought about giving you some bag advice but I either carry just a camera case or as extremely small bag, so that doesn't seem feasable for you. Enjoy your trip, I will be there at the same time. Thanks for all the talk of MNSSHP on Nov. 1st, now I might have to go(unless I can get dinner at V&A that night)

winnapooh

06-05-2009, 07:21 AM

Have you looked at the Overland Donner? It's pretty big, but not as big as the one you got. (http://www.ebags.com/overland_equipment/donner_shoulder_bag/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=109695)

I looked at it in REI, and decided it was too big for me to use in the parks. But it does have the water bottle holders on the outsides, and I thought the main pockets were pretty big. You might need to get creative with your packing, but it could be done. For example, I've found rolling things creates more room in my bag (I roll my ponchos and secure with rubber band). You could try rolling Billys clothes.

About the strap, I have a couple of smaller Overland bags and the straps aren't padded, but I still find them comfortable (they are made of a nice soft material, and don't seem to dig in like straps on other bags).

ETA: I've seen the Donner for better prices than that, but that was the first link I saw to post.

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 09:34 AM

Well, I've decided to push on and look for another park bag...

I went back to the e-bags site (thanks, winnapooh, for the handy link) to look at the OE Donner Bag. Nice size but, again, no padding on the shoulder. Plus, I was thinking that the flap closure might be a bit inconvenient as well... :confused3

While I was there, I decided to post a review of the Carmel Bag. After I entered it... surprise!! A thank-you-for-your-review coupon of 20% off next purchase!! :woohoo:

After a bit of looking around, I decided on this number:

http://www.ebags.com/products/view/ZoomColorsViews.cfm?fuseaction=imagePop&ModelID=70029&ipsid=70029_1_5&PhotoLink=2&view=dxlrg&sub_site_id=20

Ellington's Catalina Travel Tote

Product Features:

*Front compartment has zip closure and stretchy mesh cell phone pocket
*Double front pockets with rivet details, one has a magnetic closure, the other has a zip closure
*Left side panel has slip pocket with snap closure and bottom zip pocket for keys or tickets; right side has slip pocket with snap closure
*Main compartment has zip closure, snap out pocket with transparent front, back wall slip pocket with velcro closure and top key clip
*Strap is adjustable from 14" to 24" with removable shoulder pad
*Bag may be worn across the body
*Silver twill lining makes the contents easy to see, and easy to clean

Alas! No Lime Green. :sad1: The choices were blue or red; I chose the blue.

So, we'll see how it goes! The bag should arrive by June 15....

Kathy

preschoolmom

06-05-2009, 09:47 AM

Ooh, That bag looks really nice! I love the blue!

I hope you'll post pictures of it when you get it :rolleyes1 :hug:

Tnkrbelle565

06-05-2009, 09:52 AM

Well, two things kept me from doing much of that:

First, you prolly don't overpack yours like I do, and,

Second, you are not as plump as I am, so there's a lot more room between you and the lap bar!! :rolleyes1

Kathy

You silly silly woman...have you not looked at my pictures on my TRs. I'm no skinny Minnie! I have a ton of stuff in there- don't forget I carry three lenses for my camera plus all my park junk! I just suck the gut in so that it all fits :lmao:

Well, I've decided to push on and look for another park bag...

I went back to the e-bags site (thanks, winnapooh, for the handy link) to look at the OE Donner Bag. Nice size but, again, no padding on the shoulder. Plus, I was thinking that the flap closure might be a bit inconvenient as well... :confused3

While I was there, I decided to post a review of the Carmel Bag. After I entered it... surprise!! A thank-you-for-your-review coupon of 20% off next purchase!! :woohoo:

After a bit of looking around, I decided on this number:

http://www.ebags.com/products/view/ZoomColorsViews.cfm?fuseaction=imagePop&ModelID=70029&ipsid=70029_1_5&PhotoLink=2&view=dxlrg&sub_site_id=20

Ellington's Catalina Travel Tote

Product Features:

*Front compartment has zip closure and stretchy mesh cell phone pocket
*Double front pockets with rivet details, one has a magnetic closure, the other has a zip closure
*Left side panel has slip pocket with snap closure and bottom zip pocket for keys or tickets; right side has slip pocket with snap closure
*Main compartment has zip closure, snap out pocket with transparent front, back wall slip pocket with velcro closure and top key clip
*Strap is adjustable from 14" to 24" with removable shoulder pad
*Bag may be worn across the body
*Silver twill lining makes the contents easy to see, and easy to clean

Alas! No Lime Green. :sad1: The choices were blue or red; I chose the blue.

So, we'll see how it goes! The bag should arrive by June 15....

Kathy

Looking good so far!!!

mousescrapper

06-05-2009, 10:48 AM

. It just wasn't that convenient for Disney, because every time I wanted to get something out - I had to take it off.

wanted to chime in on the back-sack....I have a VB one, and I love the bag, used it for 2 Diz trips now, but I agree the on off was starting to become an issue, I like the zip pocket right in the back, where I kept our passes and my cell and could acess w/out taking off....but I may need a new bag for 010

I need to join "overplanners anonymous" :rolleyes1:eek::lmao:

so do I...:lmao:

Hmm. I think the perfect park bag search is still ON!!

Kathy

sorry the 1st bag didn't quite work out....but hey you did get a good deal and it matches your wall color....;)

The new bag looks nice too...but what's w/ the stiff model?

Can't wait to see is and the dry run!

Speaking of renting a locker....what stuff on your master list can you put in the locker? that if an emergency arises you can go back and get the stuff at the front of the park?

Plus another packing thought does Ed have a list? What's in his bag....maybe you guys need to divide and conquer what is carried in the parks. JAT

Scrappie

jordanyosh

06-05-2009, 10:55 AM

:magnify: The Bag Hunt Continues...

Jordan, you were no help at all.

;)

Ed tells me he cannot believe that we're having such a long discussion about a bag. Then he added, "You didn't ask me if I wanted a new bag!"

Kathy

ED! I am right there with you brother.

and Kathy I am right here to be no help anytime you need me to....:)

maroo

06-05-2009, 11:09 AM

how funny!! That Ed wants a bag!

Poor guy...

I just wonder one thing...and maybe it is just me being suspicious of everyone at a theme park...but will you use those outside pockets at the park? I would want the storage, but I would want them to close in case I take the bag off...I would not want to lose my camera or anything? But the bag looks great and I love the color!

jordanyosh

06-05-2009, 11:13 AM

OOOOOO...I can't wait to see the new bag!:thumbsup2

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 03:35 PM

.... Enjoy your trip, I will be there at the same time. Thanks for all the talk of MNSSHP on Nov. 1st, now I might have to go(unless I can get dinner at V&A that night)

Hi Kimberly! Welcome to my report!

Grrr! Please don't remind me about that crazy On-Again-Off-Again-On-Again November 1st MNSSHP!! :headache:

Because of all the confusion, we're going on the busiest night now!!! :crowded: (Oh well, that's one more reason to use Tour Guide Mike!)

Too bad Disney won't let me exchange our 10/31 tickets for 11/1. It really doesn't sound like it would be such a big deal this far in advance.... :confused3

Ooooh, V&A! Fancy-Schmancy!!

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 03:41 PM

For example, I've found rolling things creates more room in my bag (I roll my ponchos and secure with rubber band). You could try rolling Billys clothes.

Great idea! :idea:

I just suck the gut in so that it all fits :lmao:

:laughing: Yes, but how can I keep my gut sucked in when I'm screaming on Rock & Rollercoaster or Expedition Everest??!!

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 03:54 PM

Ooh, That bag looks really nice! I love the blue! I hope you'll post pictures of it when you get it :rolleyes1 :hug:

Oh, if I must!! ;)

Speaking of renting a locker....what stuff on your master list can you put in the locker? that if an emergency arises you can go back and get the stuff at the front of the park?

Thank you, Scrappie, that just proves my point!! :lmao: I just know that if I leave something behind, Murphy's Law decrees that I'll be sure to need it that day!!!

...And, trust me, I do have Ed carry a lot of stuff... that's why he was joking about needing a bigger bag for himself!!

Kathy

Tnkrbelle565

06-05-2009, 03:56 PM

:laughing: Yes, but how can I keep my gut sucked in when I'm screaming on Rock & Rollercoaster or Expedition Everest??!!

Kathy

You have to take it off on any thrills rides. That's the exception to the ride rule.

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 03:57 PM

ED! I am right there with you brother.
and Kathy I am right here to be no help anytime you need me to....:)

OOOOOO...I can't wait to see the new bag!:thumbsup2

Thanks, that's very funny Mr. Smarty-Pants!!

Go ahead and laugh at me, but I have two words for you: Binder. Buddy.

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 04:02 PM

...but will you use those outside pockets at the park? I would want the storage, but I would want them to close in case I take the bag off...I would not want to lose my camera or anything?

Good point. One of them has a zipper close, so that seems secure. (I would keep my wallet inside the main compartment, of course.) The other pocket with magnetic close would still be good for things like tissues or wet-wipes... stuff that is easily expendable.

Again, its so hard to tell from pictures... I'll have to get it in my hot little hands before I can really judge...

Kathy

maroo

06-05-2009, 06:23 PM

Good point. One of them has a zipper close, so that seems secure. (I would keep my wallet inside the main compartment, of course.) The other pocket with magnetic close would still be good for things like tissues or wet-wipes... stuff that is easily expendable.

Again, its so hard to tell from pictures... I'll have to get it in my hot little hands before I can really judge...

Kathy

Oh, that will work very well! A zipper is certainly secure and the magnet closure will work for things, too!! Perfect!! :goodvibes

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 08:16 PM

Oh, that will work very well! A zipper is certainly secure and the magnet closure will work for things, too!! Perfect!! :goodvibes

Too bad I have to wait a few more days to find out!!

BTW, saw your post on the Dining board...

Could there be a dinner at California Grill on one of your itineraries??? ;)

Kathy

MinnieNurse

06-05-2009, 08:23 PM

Wow, not sure how I missed all these updates. You changed bags. I think we should keep count on how many bag changes you make before your trip, you still have plenty of time you could probably break LL's (Lady Lallie) record!

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 09:29 PM

I think we should keep count on how many bag changes you make before your trip, you still have plenty of time you could probably break LL's (Lady Lallie) record!

I don't think I have the $$ to buy any more bags... I just dropped a bundle buying new summer wardrobes for the kids! :faint:

Oh, if they could only stay the same size for two summers in a row!!!

I did buy 2 new pairs of Crocs sandals (Adara) for myself, though. Not bad, considering that besides my DIS-Crocs, I've been wearing the same two pairs of summer sandals for the past 10 years.... :rolleyes1

All the more reason to not spend more on a parade of bags.

I'm even starting to feel guilty about the $$ spent on the rejected Carmel bag... I'll probably wind up returning it if the Catalina bag works out!

Kathy

IluvXU

06-05-2009, 09:35 PM

I'm not sure if the "string" bags would hold a lot (?) I definitely like the sling/one shoulder style, though.

Truth is, I really should just bite the bullet and get a locker. ::yes:: Then I wouldn't need such a big bag....

:eek: You're kidding?!?

Kathy

Not really. I know we will do a backpack... I have always carried a sleeping beauty tote for the impt stuff... and left backpack on stroller. We will be hauling more park stuff this year (LUKE stuff--- ) so I have to do a test run this week.

MinnieNurse

06-05-2009, 09:48 PM

I'm even starting to feel guilty about the $$ spent on the rejected Carmel bag... I'll probably wind up returning it if the Catalina bag works out!

Kathy

It is a nice bag. I do think it would make a great carry on. Dont put much in it and then you can load it full for the trip home, just think how many things you buy at Disney to put in it. :yay::yay:

And, it was on sale after all!!

Nothing like peer pressure. Sometimes, I just need someone to talk me into keeping or buying something for myself. :upsidedow

jcc0621

06-05-2009, 09:54 PM

Tell Ed that that what bag to take is a very important decision and must be discussed thoroughly before a fiunal decision is made. Remind him that the right bag could make or break his vacation:rolleyes1

Besides...if he thinks this is bad, wait until we start talking about shoes and other accessories:rotfl2:

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 10:34 PM

Not really. I know we will do a backpack... I have always carried a sleeping beauty tote for the impt stuff... and left backpack on stroller. We will be hauling more park stuff this year (LUKE stuff--- ) so I have to do a test run this week.

I do sometimes miss having a stroller! Between the basket underneath and the bag holders on the handle, that was a lot of hauling power!!

It is a nice bag. I do think it would make a great carry on. Dont put much in it and then you can load it full for the trip home, just think how many things you buy at Disney to put in it. :yay::yay:

And, it was on sale after all!!

Nothing like peer pressure. Sometimes, I just need someone to talk me into keeping or buying something for myself. :upsidedow

:laughing: I try to keep the luggage down to one bag each, plus a carryon each for Ed and me. The Carmel bag has an awsome padded secton for a laptop, so if Ed decides to bring his laptop again, I think it would be better to use it instead of Ed's backpack. :idea:

(Rationalization is the root of all spending...)

Besides...if he thinks this is bad, wait until we start talking about shoes and other accessories:rotfl2:

I know. What can we say.... it's a girl thing!

Kathy

kaysmommie

06-05-2009, 10:50 PM

Hi Kathy,
That blue bag looks great. Wish I saw that before our trip. I have a baggalini messenger bag that has tons of pockets. But it does give me a backache sometimes. Before our trip I ordered a VB hipster. It worked good for the most part. It was a tiny bit over stuffed :rolleyes1. It was good because I was able to get a retired colored and it was only $25. As far as MNSSHP maybe you can call and see if they can switch your tickets. The worst they will say is no :goodvibes.

KathyRN137

06-05-2009, 11:31 PM

.....As far as MNSSHP maybe you can call and see if they can switch your tickets. The worst they will say is no :goodvibes.

I always say the same thing! But "They" already said no.... I asked if exchanges were allowed when I purchased the tickets.

(At that time, there was no Nov. 1st party.) The reservationist said no exchanges, all sales final. :snooty: Well, I was afraid that the only other party night during our visit (Halloween night) would get sold out, so I took a chance and just bought the tickets.

Oh well, sometimes gambles don't pay off...

But I'm really not too upset because now we're going down to WDW a day earlier! :yay:

Kathy

cjackearl

06-05-2009, 11:36 PM

Drat to the Carmel bag not being "the one", but the blue purse looks great! Don't give away your heart yet though...

KathyRN137

06-06-2009, 12:54 AM

Drat to the Carmel bag not being "the one", but the blue purse looks great! Don't give away your heart yet though...

:rotfl: Sounds like we're talking about a relationship and not a park bag!! This will be my "rebound bag!!" :rotfl:

Kathy

DisMomAmy

06-06-2009, 03:08 PM

Oh my... I don't check in for a few days and I come back to 5 or 6 pages of bag talk! Yikes!! :scared1:

Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but this is exactly why I am dreading the day we have to forgo a stroller! Sounds like you might need one, or a shopping cart, to push around all of your stuff. :laughing: My shoulders & back hurt just looking at all the stuff you carry. I'm sure I'll be in the same boat in the next year or two when I can't overstuff a backpack and leave it in the stroller all day. :rolleyes1

annnewjerz

06-06-2009, 03:14 PM

Hi there! :wave2:

You told me it was your rule to drop by now that I have confessed to lurkdom on your TR---so here I am!! :)

I've got to admit, hearing about someone's Halloween trip was making me jealous since MNSSHP is something I have always wanted to do---and since you dropped by on my PTR, you know that now I am gonna get to do it! :woohoo:

Can't wait! Now, to figure out what I'm going to dress DH up as :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

KathyRN137

06-06-2009, 03:29 PM

Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but this is exactly why I am dreading the day we have to forgo a stroller! Sounds like you might need one, or a shopping cart, to push around all of your stuff.

Then I'd really look like a Bag Lady, huh?!

Hi there! :wave2:

You told me it was your rule to drop by now that I have confessed to lurkdom on your TR---so here I am!! :)

I've got to admit, hearing about someone's Halloween trip was making me jealous since MNSSHP is something I have always wanted to do---and since you dropped by on my PTR, you know that now I am gonna get to do it! :woohoo:

Can't wait! Now, to figure out what I'm going to dress DH up as :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

Hello and :welcome:

Are you planning to dress as a couple?? There's lots of fun ideas, but you don't want anything too heavy in case its still warm in early October. :thumbsup2 (So I guess Beauty and The Beast is out!) :laughing:

Kathy

annnewjerz

06-06-2009, 03:42 PM

Are you planning to dress as a couple?? There's lots of fun ideas, but you don't want anything too heavy in case its still warm in early October. :thumbsup2 (So I guess Beauty and The Beast is out!) :laughing:
Kathy

I'd like to dress as a couple, but if we can't decide on anything that will work with both of us, separate is okay too.

DH isn't into the idea of dressing up and I know it'll be warm so that automatically excludes anything too over the top---plus I can't wear face paint because of using my camera and I don't want to spend too much on the costumes because we want to go CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP, so a lot of things (like Beauty and the Beast as you mentioned) are automatically out.

Hmmmm. I have a feeling this is going to be harder than I thought! :rolleyes:

KathyRN137

06-06-2009, 08:59 PM

Hmmmm. I have a feeling this is going to be harder than I thought! :rolleyes:

A lot of people do special Halloween tee shirts...

If it was just Ed and me, that's probably what we'd do. But because of the kids http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd206/carjoy39/smilies/cacklesmiley.gif we're going all out this time!

Look on the DISigns board... there are a lot of really cool tee shirt designs!!

Kathy

annnewjerz

06-06-2009, 09:12 PM

A lot of people do special Halloween tee shirts...

If it was just Ed and me, that's probably what we'd do. But because of the kids http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd206/carjoy39/smilies/cacklesmiley.gif we're going all out this time!

Look on the DISigns board... there are a lot of really cool tee shirt designs!!

Kathy

Oh oh oh! What are you guys going as?? (you may have mentioned it already and if so---I guess I missed it!)

I think I've come up with something lightweight, inexpensive and a litttttle better than a t-shirt, but of course, I'll be revealing that in my own PTR to get another reader if possible. ;)

I'm up to 2 now (including myself)---that's got to be some kind of record. :rotfl2:

KathyRN137

06-06-2009, 09:40 PM

Oh oh oh! What are you guys going as?? (you may have mentioned it already and if so---I guess I missed it!)

No, you haven't missed it!

Ed, Billy, and I are going as Pirates. pirate: pirate: pirate:

Tricia and Catie change their minds every time the wind blows from a different direction! :rotfl:

(Although there's been some talk of them joining the pirate crew.)

I'll believe it when I see it!

Kathy

MinnieNurse

06-06-2009, 11:20 PM

MinnieNurse

06-06-2009, 11:21 PM

Oh oh oh! What are you guys going as?? (you may have mentioned it already and if so---I guess I missed it!)

I think I've come up with something lightweight, inexpensive and a litttttle better than a t-shirt, but of course, I'll be revealing that in my own PTR to get another reader if possible. ;)

I'm up to 2 now (including myself)---that's got to be some kind of record. :rotfl2:

Am I your 2nd reader or do I make 3!! :yay::yay:

annnewjerz

06-06-2009, 11:34 PM

Am I your 2nd reader or do I make 3!! :yay::yay:

Unfortunately, I don't think you classify as a third reader, because we are talking about my October PTR, not my December PTR. :laughing:

All semantics, I know. If you want the title of official third reader though---you can do so here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2194840). :goodvibes

Sorry Kathy, back to the regular scheduled programming! :thumbsup2

KathyRN137

06-06-2009, 11:42 PM

Sorry Kathy, back to the regular scheduled programming! :thumbsup2

No Problemo...

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-06-2009, 11:46 PM

No new bags. :rolleyes:I am disappointed. How am I going to find the perfect bag if you dont start ordering them and try them out for me first. :rotfl:

I think pirates would be fun to dress up as, and you are right it wont be to much if it is still hot.

Hey, bag #2 will be here in a week to ten days!! :hourglass

I know there will probably be tons of pirates at the MK that night, but Billy is dead set on wearing his costume from last Halloween and he wants his Daddy to be a pirate, too! Awww! :hug: He wants me to be a queen, but I'd rather try to get the entire family to go "en theme!"

So I will tell him that I'm the Pirate Queen! ;)

Kathy

MinnieNurse

06-06-2009, 11:54 PM

KathyRN137

06-07-2009, 12:36 AM

Exactly, that is what I was going to say you could be the Pirate Queen. I like the idea and you can do pirates so many different ways that even if others are wearing pirate costumes most likely they will be different. pirate:pirate:pirate:

That's true. I wish I could sew, though. Then I could make truly unique costumes!!

Speaking of pirates, how's your pirate chest coming along?

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-07-2009, 12:41 AM

Oh, Man!

All this talk about bags and I completely forgot to mention that I already purchased a very cool bag to go with my pirate costume!! It's just a hobo in a black and white striped material and looks (I think) rather piratey!

I got it a couple of months ago when shopping with Tricia at Jersey Shore Outlets. It's very cute... I'm tempted to use it this summer, but I don't want to spoil it!

I'll wait to post pix until the entire ensemble is, well, ensembled! :rotfl:

Good Night! :wave:

Kathy

carissanboys

06-07-2009, 08:35 AM

Hello Kathy!! :wave: I'm slowly getting caught up. I'll get to your TR soon. :thumbsup2

I was having neck and shoulder pain just looking at the Carmel bag with all of that stuff in it!! Ouch!! Good luck finding the perfect bag (I'm such a Vera Bradley girl now.) :goodvibes

KathyRN137

06-07-2009, 10:17 AM

I was having neck and shoulder pain just looking at the Carmel bag with all of that stuff in it!! Ouch!! Good luck finding the perfect bag (I'm such a Vera Bradley girl now.) :goodvibes

:laughing: Yes, that seems to be the general concensus!

Who knows?? After all this, I may just wind up going back to the Baggallini Messenger Bag! Ed says to just bring it along in case the new bag doesn't work out!

Ugh! Then that would mean one more thing to pack in my luggage!! :rotfl:

I just can't seem to get the hang of traveling "light!"

Kathy

brookelizabeth

06-07-2009, 03:09 PM

Sorry to hear you don't think the bag is going to work out! That's a great point though about it not fitting in the little pockets, and the shoulder not being padded. The new blue one looks like it might fit both of those bills. :thumbsup2

I had no clue there was a bag thread either-I'm very pleased with my Baggalini (and Henry's backpack diaper bag, and our stroller with a basket :rolleyes1), but it is always fun to look at more bags!

Now, is there a park shoes thread too? Bags and shoes-ahhhhh! :laughing:

KathyRN137

06-07-2009, 03:53 PM

...Now, is there a park shoes thread too? Bags and shoes-ahhhhh! :laughing:

Nope, I'm good with shoes.

It's Crocs for me!!! :thumbsup2

Kathy

maroo

06-07-2009, 03:59 PM

Exactly! Crocs!!! :)

Most comfy shoe on the planet, IMO. :thumbsup2

KathyRN137

06-07-2009, 04:34 PM

Exactly! Crocs!!! :)

Most comfy shoe on the planet, IMO. :thumbsup2

I have two pair of Caymans and I just bought two pair of Adaras!
They're the most comfortable flip-flops I've ever worn!! :lovestruc

Kathy

DearDaisyinDurham

06-07-2009, 04:54 PM

NOW you're singing my tune!!!

Crocs are so comfortable, the Athens are my fave & I want some Capris

There's a flip flop thread....that I read before I left....and am now the proud owner of Reef flip flops. Bought my first (SO COMfortable~) pair first night at MK, in the shop across from the Jungle Cruise. That is a GREAT store. Then a couple days later, went to the Vanity Fair store at Lake Buena Vista outlets & bought 3 more pairs of Reefs, different styles, at such a good price.

~ Flip Flops = FUN! ~

mommytothreeboys

06-08-2009, 08:56 AM

Ok...I've given up trying to catch up here and I'm just jumping in! I'll keep going back to read, but I want to be in on this planning party! :thumbsup2

KathyRN137

06-08-2009, 09:07 AM

NOW you're singing my tune!!!

Crocs are so comfortable, the Athens are my fave & I want some Capris

There's a flip flop thread....that I read before I left~

A flip-flop thread! :lmao: Oh, how I love the DISboards!!

I remember the first time I planed to wear my lime green Crocs Caymans to WDW... see pic in my siggy... Ed thought I was crazy! To him, the only "proper" footwear for the parks is a good pair of running shoes and cushy socks. "You'll get blisters!" he warned!

Well, no blisters and my feet felt fine! Besides, you can't put Disney jibbitz on your Nikes!! :teeth:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-08-2009, 09:08 AM

Ok...I've given up trying to catch up here and I'm just jumping in! I'll keep going back to read, but I want to be in on this planning party! :thumbsup2

Okay... see ya later, then!! :wave2:

Kathy

Stretchy Shorts

06-08-2009, 12:35 PM

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/Raazorred/Videos/Emotes/banana1.gif

KathyRN137

06-08-2009, 01:07 PM

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc316/Raazorred/Videos/Emotes/banana1.gif

Hello GAT Master! :wave2:

(I must say... that dancing banana is very ap-pealing!)

Kathy

jordanyosh

06-08-2009, 01:29 PM

moparop

06-08-2009, 03:01 PM

Well, I am glad you are rethinking the bag before you go. It would be a total bummer to get there and have it not work out!

joy13

06-08-2009, 09:42 PM

The new bag looks great! Another bag to get excited about :)

KathyRN137

06-08-2009, 10:37 PM

A bag thread? Really? maybe I should start one.."show your peeps pix...";)

No, no, no! A "Show your BINDER BUDDY" thread!!! :thumbsup2

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-08-2009, 10:40 PM

Well, I am glad you are rethinking the bag before you go. It would be a total bummer to get there and have it not work out!

Yes, a bummer. I'd be forced to get a new one at MOUSEGEARS!! :rotfl:

The new bag looks great! Another bag to get excited about :)

Thanks... I wish it would get here already!!

Kathy

brookelizabeth

06-09-2009, 10:00 AM

Nope, I'm good with shoes.

It's Crocs for me!!! :thumbsup2

Kathy

I switch between my Crocs and my Keens. I have a really high arch so the style of Crocs I have (I think it's called the Madilini, or something like that!) rubs my foot a bit raw if I wear them day after day.

DH can't wear his Crocs at ALL. He's worn them twice and both times they rubbed the top of his foot just raw. It's awful!

There's a flip flop thread....that I read before I left....and am now the proud owner of Reef flip flops. Bought my first (SO COMfortable~) pair first night at MK, in the shop across from the Jungle Cruise. That is a GREAT store. Then a couple days later, went to the Vanity Fair store at Lake Buena Vista outlets & bought 3 more pairs of Reefs, different styles, at such a good price.

Reef flip flops? Hmmmm...these I haven't heard of yet! I'll have to check those out! I was going to look into Teva Mush flip flops too since I've heard many good things about those as well.

I remember the first time I planed to wear my lime green Crocs Caymans to WDW... see pic in my siggy... Ed thought I was crazy! To him, the only "proper" footwear for the parks is a good pair of running shoes and cushy socks. "You'll get blisters!" he warned!

Well, no blisters and my feet felt fine! Besides, you can't put Disney jibbitz on your Nikes!! :teeth:

Kathy

Oh man-there is NO way I could do socks and running shoes. Because my DH can't find a good park shoe (aside from his Keens), he often does this as well. Back in January I could do socks-it was FREEZING, but normally, it's just too hot for socks!

KathyRN137

06-09-2009, 12:51 PM

I have a really high arch so the style of Crocs I have (I think it's called the Madilini, or something like that!) rubs my foot a bit raw if I wear them day after day.

DH can't wear his Crocs at ALL. He's worn them twice and both times they rubbed the top of his foot just raw. It's awful!

Oh man-there is NO way I could do socks and running shoes. Because my DH can't find a good park shoe (aside from his Keens), he often does this as well.

The thing to remember about Crocs is that you need to order them BIG... usually a half or a full size UP from what you usually wear. I didn't realize this in the beginning, then I read on the Crocs website that if the tops or sides of your fee are touching the shoe, they're too small. The foot is supposed to "float" on the center of the footbed (or something like that.)

I think that's why some people don't like the Crocs... because they do make your feet look big. If he was wearing the Caymen style (like I wear, below), perhaps he should try the Beach style... they are a bit roomier. :thumbsup2

Ed insists on wearing socks and running shoes (Billy and Tricia wear them, too.) They powder their feet with foot powder and change their socks once during the day to avoid the effects of damp socks. Plus, they wear runner's socks that "wick" the moisture from the foot.

Must work, because none of them have ever had blisters! :thumbsup2

Kathy

brookelizabeth

06-09-2009, 04:43 PM

I had no idea about that with Crocs! We purchased ours from a Crocs stand at the Mall of America too-all the employees were wearing them, you'd think they would have said something! I'm sure that's Joe's problem with his.

The socks/running shoes seems to work really well for Joe too - I don't think he's ever had a blister either.

KathyRN137

06-09-2009, 08:05 PM

I had a wonderful treat come in the mail yesterday from tnkrbelle565...

We had been talking a while back about park music and I mentioned that when we went in October, I wanted to get the Hallowishes/MNSSHP music. Kristine had the cd and was kind enough to copy it for me so we could listen to it before our Halloween trip!! :music: Thanks, Kristine!!

There's nothing like Disney music to get you even more psyched for your next trip to the World!!

I was taking Billy to the library and I popped it into the van's cd player to surprise him. He loved it!! The first song has little bits of various "villain" theme songs in it and Billy sat in the back listening and calling out each movie as the music changed... "The Little Mermaid!" (Ursula)..."101 Dalmations!" (Cruella)..."Aladdin!" (Jafar). He really enjoyed listening to a brand-new collection of Disney music!

I'm sure we'll be listening to this a lot, especially as we get closer to Halloween!! :goodvibes By then, Billy will have memorized all the songs. He loves singing and humming along to parade/fireworks music and I know that this will really add to his enjoyment of the MNSSHP. Music is really his "thing!"

Thanks again, Kristine!!

Kathy

Tnkrbelle565

06-09-2009, 08:55 PM

KathyRN137

06-09-2009, 09:18 PM

.... I thought Aisling would be scared of them...but nope!!! Even though she was only 4 and it was midnight after a full park day...no meltdown at all. Walked right up to them after the show to say Hi!

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg269/ksc565/Disney%202008/mnaahp/188641919605_0_ALB.jpg

Well of course she wasn't afraid.... after all, The Force was with her!! :yoda:

Kathy

brookelizabeth

06-09-2009, 10:16 PM

That is just so sweet about the CD! :thumbsup2 I can already picture Billy singing along with it all at WDW. :goodvibes

SwansLoveDisney

06-09-2009, 10:21 PM

Awww...Billy is so cute! I love it that he knew what all the movies were!

mommytothreeboys

06-09-2009, 10:27 PM

Well of course she wasn't afraid.... after all, The Force was with her!! :yoda:

Kathy

:lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl:

jordanyosh

06-09-2009, 11:10 PM

No, no, no! A "Show your BINDER BUDDY" thread!!! :thumbsup2

Kathy

That can be arranged!:thumbsup2

cjackearl

06-09-2009, 11:51 PM

What fun Disney mail.:yay: That was sweet of Kristine to send it to you.:goodvibes

mom2mek

06-10-2009, 12:31 AM

I have that CD and we love it! After our October trip, the kids had me play that in the car all the way up until I convinced them to let me start playing some Christmas music about a week before Christmas. Then after Christmas, right back to the Halloween songs! :laughing:

Sara

KathyRN137

06-10-2009, 04:37 PM

That is just so sweet about the CD! :thumbsup2 I can already picture Billy singing along with it all at WDW. :goodvibes

Thanks! He already has Wishes and SpectroMagic memorized and loves to sing along...

Awww...Billy is so cute! I love it that he knew what all the movies were!

Remember that old show, Name That Tune?? If they had a Disney version, Billy would be the champ!! :goodvibes

What fun Disney mail.:yay: That was sweet of Kristine to send it to you.:goodvibes

Yes, she's a true DISer! :thumbsup2 I'm kind of in that planning limbo stage and it was a real pick-me-up!

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-10-2009, 04:44 PM

MinnieNurse

06-10-2009, 05:12 PM

Speaking of pirates, how's your pirate chest coming along?

Kathy

Great, I have everything I need now. I will post some pics on my thread in the next day or two. Thanks for your great ideas.

Okay, just getting caught up and now have 2 more items on my shopping list to investigate:

Adaras crocs (I have athens and just dont love them, but love all my other crocs.)

Reef flip flops. I am the flip flop Queen. DH will never notice one more pair. :rotfl2:

annnewjerz

06-10-2009, 05:15 PM

Oh, Billy listens to Christmas music all year long, especially the Chipmunks!! :lmao:

Kathy

Smart boy! I listen to Christmas music all year round and actually the past two years did "caroling" around our lawfirm. I would sit at my desk and when enough people would stop by, I'd sing them Christmas songs. :santa: :rotfl:

Everyone looked at me like I was nuts, but it was a nice way to bring the holiday season to work and it's my favorite time of year.

The MNSSHP CD sounds pretty neat, I might have to look it up on E-bay to see if I can find a copy. I think all of us October WDW go-ers are in planning limbo right now. Not ADR date yet, but close enough that most of us (not me, since I just booked our trip) have had our trips planned down to the minute for months now. :lmao:

KathyRN137

06-10-2009, 07:55 PM

.....I think all of us October WDW go-ers are in planning limbo right now. Not ADR date yet, but close enough that most of us (not me, since I just booked our trip) have had our trips planned down to the minute for months now. :lmao:

Well... not reallly! :rolleyes1

I used to simply look at the park hours and entertainment schedules from the previous year and start fiddling around with itineraries so I could be ready for ADRs at 180 days.... but with all the changes and cuts Disney has been making.... the old schedules are completely unreliable now. :sad2:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Great, I have everything I need now. I will post some pics on my thread in the next day or two. Thanks for your great ideas.

Adaras crocs (I have athens and just dont love them, but love all my other crocs.)

Great!!
Can't wait to see it! :goodvibes

I find that the Adaras, while comfy, run a bit more true to size than the Caymens. (See below.) Caymens I ordered 1/2 size up for proper fit as my usual shoe size felt tight. I did that with the Adaras and they are a bit loose... good for around and about, but I wouldn't use them as park touring footwear. The various Crocs styles seem to fit differently, so I suggest trying before buying!

Kathy

Tnkrbelle565

06-10-2009, 08:16 PM

Well of course she wasn't afraid.... after all, The Force was with her!! :yoda:

Kathy

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

mousescrapper

06-11-2009, 11:22 AM

what a spooky treat to get...have fun w/ that! :cool1:

MinnieNurse

06-11-2009, 12:09 PM

Oh, Billy listens to Christmas music all year long, especially the Chipmunks!! :lmao:

Kathy

I dont blame him. I absolutely love Christmas-everything about it and the music is wonderful. We have a local radio station that plays only Christmas music the entire month of December. DH doesnt get why they play it after Christmas, but I threaten him not to touch my station. :mad:

eandesmom

06-11-2009, 01:13 PM

Great updates, I'm all caught up, whew!

Fingers crossed on the new bag, it looks fabulous and you will need that padded strap! I still vote for the locker :) lol!

How special the CD surprise is! My kids could watch Christmas movies all year, Halloween all year, I think it's fabulous. I might have to check out that CD.

I must complain though.

You just made me spend money.

All that flip flop talk.

My FAVORITE flip flops in the world, a pair of Keens that they don't seem to make anymore (but quite similar to the Waimea) dissappeared after our Grand Canyon trip last summer.

Which makes no sense. I wore them for 2 weeks, straight, we drove to the GC and back so I can't see how they could have gotten lost but....they are nowhere to be found. And I can't replace exactly what they were :(

I've been holding off and didn't break down for our Feb trip since I assumed they'd turn up. They HAD to be somewhere, I live in those shoes, now way I would have left them anywhere. I did get a pair of Privo Floats (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7353817.html)...I have to RAVE about those shoes if anyone is looking for a non tennis shoe, non croc or sandal option. These are mary-jane style and were absolutely perfect for the world...and now they worn all the time at home as well. Super pricey no doubt, I have them in bronze so they are on the dressy side which I wanted but oh...worth every penny and so cute with capri's!

But, back to my Keens. Sure enough, no go. They must be at the Doubletree in Pendleton Oregon. Or Red Lion. I can't even remember where we stayed the last night! Do you think 11 months later it's worth a call? Sigh. I did some major garage clean up last weekend and no go. WAH! What I loved about these is the covered toe so if you are hiking (or a klutz) they offer some protection which has come in handy more times than I can count! Pricey but worth it and thankfully they were not new last summer (though newer than I'd like for disappearing!).

I will second the Reef raves, DSD is a big Reef fan, as well as the Teva Mush of which I have a pair that I practically live in. They are so mushy! I love them.

So....I broke down. The Keens (http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&pcid=130613) are in the mail.

Thanks a lot.

:rotfl:

KathyRN137

06-11-2009, 02:23 PM

what a spooky treat to get...have fun w/ that! :cool1:

Thanks, Julie! I'm listening to it right now while DISing!! Is it silly to be thinking about Halloween in June???

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa215/glertlover77/Disney%20At%20Haloween%20Time/46e6e0cc-00212-01ee9-400cb8e1.jpg

Kathy

brookelizabeth

06-11-2009, 02:30 PM

Thanks, Julie! I'm listening to it right now while DISing!! Is it silly to be thinking about Halloween in June???

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa215/glertlover77/Disney%20At%20Haloween%20Time/46e6e0cc-00212-01ee9-400cb8e1.jpg

Kathy

Not when you have a Disney World trip planned. :goodvibes I'm already thinking about New Year's! :laughing:

That Donald and Mickey are so adorable. What a great picture.

KathyRN137

06-11-2009, 02:35 PM

I dont blame him. I absolutely love Christmas-everything about it and the music is wonderful. We have a local radio station that plays only Christmas music the entire month of December. DH doesnt get why they play it after Christmas, but I threaten him not to touch my station. :mad:

I have to force myself not to begin listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, otherwise I'd get overloaded with it. I play my CDs... Billy has tons of holiday DVDs that are always on... and we have radio stations that play it 24 hrs, too. It's Christmas from Turkey Day until New Year's around here!!

How special the CD surprise is! My kids could watch Christmas movies all year, Halloween all year, I think it's fabulous. I might have to check out that CD.

Sometimes if we have a really bad heat wave, I'll announce that its Christmas in July and then its fun to watch a cartoon like Charlie Brown Christmas and listen to the Chipmunk Christmas CDs....

We'll crank the A/C and make Christmas cookies, too! :rotfl:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-11-2009, 04:48 PM

Not when you have a Disney World trip planned. :goodvibes I'm already thinking about New Year's! :laughing:

That Donald and Mickey are so adorable. What a great picture.

We're usually not all that gung-ho any more about seeking out character pix, but if the characters are going to be wearing their own Halloween costumes, I have a feeling I'm going to want to do a lot more character meets!!

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-11-2009, 04:52 PM

I must complain though.

You just made me spend money.

All that flip flop talk.

So....I broke down. The Keens (http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&pcid=130613) are in the mail.

They are so colorful! And I agree... the covered toe is a great feature! :thumbsup2

I just don't like the feeling of the toe-thong... I prefer slides.

Well, look at it this way: you're not just purchasing these for WDW, you'll be getting a lot of use out of them all summer long!!

Kathy

Beka

06-11-2009, 08:08 PM

Thanks, Julie! I'm listening to it right now while DISing!! Is it silly to be thinking about Halloween in June???

Kathy

Nope, not to the person who plans her Christmas display in August.

I have to force myself not to begin listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, otherwise I'd get overloaded with it. I play my CDs... Billy has tons of holiday DVDs that are always on... and we have radio stations that play it 24 hrs, too. It's Christmas from Turkey Day until New Year's around here!!

I start listening to Christmas in late Sept/early October if I can stand to wait that long. DH won't let me play it around him before Thanksgiving though.

We'll crank the A/C and make Christmas cookies, too! :rotfl:
Kathy

That reminds me of our 1st Christmas in the desert (we lived in Palm Springs CA for a few years - moved there from KY). DH rented a ton of Christmas movies, cranked up the AC, and got tons of yummy snack food that we don't allow ourselves to buy otherwise. We now have made this our "get in the Christmas spirit" tradition every year, usually the 1st week of December. Love the idea of Christmas in July, but I doubt DH would go for it!

KathyRN137

06-12-2009, 12:02 AM

Nope, not to the person who plans her Christmas display in August.

Ahh, but do you still have your Christmas Village up on Valentine's Day?? :rolleyes1 That's what drives my DH nuts.... he thinks it should all come down after New Year's!

Why do all the decorations seem to go up so quickly, but then take forever to get put away?? :sad2:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-12-2009, 12:04 AM

Oh...

I'm still waiting for the bag.... :hourglass

Kathy

DearDaisyinDurham

06-12-2009, 12:39 AM

I must complain though.

You just made me spend money.

All that flip flop talk.

My FAVORITE flip flops in the world, a pair of Keens that they don't seem to make anymore (but quite similar to the Waimea) dissappeared after our Grand Canyon trip last summer.

Which makes no sense. I wore them for 2 weeks, straight, we drove to the GC and back so I can't see how they could have gotten lost but....they are nowhere to be found. And I can't replace exactly what they were :(

I've been holding off and didn't break down for our Feb trip since I assumed they'd turn up. They HAD to be somewhere, I live in those shoes, now way I would have left them anywhere. I did get a pair of Privo Floats (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7353817.html)...I have to RAVE about those shoes if anyone is looking for a non tennis shoe, non croc or sandal option. These are mary-jane style and were absolutely perfect for the world...and now they worn all the time at home as well. Super pricey no doubt, I have them in bronze so they are on the dressy side which I wanted but oh...worth every penny and so cute with capri's!

But, back to my Keens. Sure enough, no go. They must be at the Doubletree in Pendleton Oregon. Or Red Lion. I can't even remember where we stayed the last night! Do you think 11 months later it's worth a call? Sigh. I did some major garage clean up last weekend and no go. WAH! What I loved about these is the covered toe so if you are hiking (or a klutz) they offer some protection which has come in handy more times than I can count! Pricey but worth it and thankfully they were not new last summer (though newer than I'd like for disappearing!).

I will second the Reef raves, DSD is a big Reef fan, as well as the Teva Mush of which I have a pair that I practically live in. They are so mushy! I love them.

So....I broke down. The Keens (http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&pcid=130613) are in the mail.

Thanks a lot.

:rotfl:

LOVE the links to the Privos and Keens!! :thumbsup2

KathyRN137

06-12-2009, 06:50 AM

LOVE the links to the Privos and Keens!! :thumbsup2

Yes, I'm proud to say that my readers are a veritable cornucopia of great information!! :goodvibes

(So, which ones are you gonna get??)

Kathy

carissanboys

06-12-2009, 07:18 AM

Your latest installment title made me start singing it to the tune of "So Long, Farewell" from The Sound of Music. ;)

DisMomAmy

06-12-2009, 07:29 AM

I love the music from MNSSHP - I wish we had purchased the CD when we were there! Boo to you just sticks in your head for hours - and for some reason that doesn't bug me like getting other songs stuck in my head! ;)

KathyRN137

06-12-2009, 07:56 AM

Your latest installment title made me start singing it to the tune of "So Long, Farewell" from The Sound of Music. ;)

:lmao:

I love the music from MNSSHP - I wish we had purchased the CD when we were there! Boo to you just sticks in your head for hours - and for some reason that doesn't bug me like getting other songs stuck in my head! ;)

You mean like, "It's a small world, after all... It's a small world after all...

It's a small world after all...

It's a small, small world!"

:laughing:

Kathy

DisMomAmy

06-12-2009, 08:00 AM

You mean like, "It's a small world, after all... It's a small world after all...

It's a small world after all...

It's a small, small world!"

:laughing:

Kathy

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :scared1:

KathyRN137

06-12-2009, 10:37 AM

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :scared1:

Ooops! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/fnis.gif

Kathy

mousescrapper

06-12-2009, 10:48 AM

Not when you have a Disney World trip planned. :goodvibes I'm already thinking about New Year's! :laughing:

or when it feels like fall in June...it was in the high 50's this morning:cold:

Beka

06-12-2009, 03:20 PM

Ahh, but do you still have your Christmas Village up on Valentine's Day?? :rolleyes1 That's what drives my DH nuts.... he thinks it should all come down after New Year's!

Why do all the decorations seem to go up so quickly, but then take forever to get put away?? :sad2:

Kathy

I haven't put out my Village in a long time for 2 reasons:
1) It's the German village, and not super Christmas-sy
2) I didn't have a place for it.

But now I might. I've known people to leave theirs up year-round.

KathyRN137

06-12-2009, 06:25 PM

I haven't put out my Village in a long time for 2 reasons:
1) It's the German village, and not super Christmas-sy
2) I didn't have a place for it.

But now I might. I've known people to leave theirs up year-round.

Oooh, the Alpine Village is so pretty... I have a sister who started one. Another sister collects the Dicken's pieces and my mom...well...she mashes everything together in one big urban sprawl!!!

Mine is the North Pole Village, so it would seem a bit odd to leave it up all year!! :rolleyes: We moved into our renovated house on Halloween last year, and it took so long to settle in that I didn't get the chance to put it up... but I hope to this year.

Same problem though.... where to put it?? (I've got about 30 houses!)

I should've added another room.... ;)

Kathy

Goofster57

06-13-2009, 09:37 AM

Your latest installment title made me start singing it to the tune of "So Long, Farewell" from The Sound of Music. ;)

No show tunes please...what's next the small world song...:scared1:...lol

KathyRN137

06-13-2009, 01:03 PM

No show tunes please...what's next the small world song...:scared1:...lol

Nah... just did that to someone on my April report!! :lmao:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-13-2009, 01:10 PM

Well, the bag has arrived!! :dance3:

I must say that at first inspection, I am very, very pleased!!

The Ellington "Catalina" travel tote is smaller than the Overland "Carmel" bag, but it is still quite roomy. As the name implies, it is shaped more like a tote bag, so I can put items like rolled up clothes in the bottom and they won't get in the way of the things I need to get at more frequently!

The shoulder strap is padded, too, which is a good thing when you carry a lot of stuff. :thumbsup2 Lots of organizational pockets, too...

Just wanted you all to know that it arrived... I'm afraid that I won't be able to take pix until later... I promised Tricia I'd take her clothes shopping and I've already put her off long enough between cleaning and DISing.... so I will post more juicy details later tonight!!!

Kathy

nu2wdisneyw

06-13-2009, 02:13 PM

Oh my I can't wait to see the pictures. I think that I am going to go with the baggallini messenger bag! We will see though!

preschoolmom

06-13-2009, 03:15 PM

Woo Hoo! I can't wait to see it!
Have fun shopping! :yay:

mousescrapper

06-13-2009, 03:41 PM

looking forward to the review! popcorn::

brookelizabeth

06-13-2009, 03:50 PM

or when it feels like fall in June...it was in the high 50's this morning:cold:

We finally have some warm weather here in Minnesota! Is it any warmer down in Chicago today?

Kathy,
I'm glad to hear the inital reviews of the bag are positive! It sounds like it might be a winner with being smaller, but still being able to carry a lot, and have the padded shoulder. I look forward to the pics and details later...have a great time shopping!

KathyRN137

06-13-2009, 06:17 PM

Hi Everybody! :wave2:

Tricia and I had great shopping karma, despite the fact that it was a rainy Saturday afternoon and everyone and their brother was at the mall!!

Four pair of shorts and two t-shirts for Tricia, plus two t-shirts for Billy = $47.50.

So... on to the bag!! :woohoo:

First, some glamour shots of the Ellington Catalina Tote:

From the front. One of the two front pockets is zippered and the other is a magnetized snap:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Disney%20Halloween%2009/DSCN2200.jpg

Behind the two front pockets, but in front of the main compartment, is a large zippered pocket. Inside is a small pocket sized, I think, for a cell phone or small camera. You can also see the padding on the shoulder strap:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Disney%20Halloween%2009/DSCN2201.jpg

Main compartment, which is quite deep:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Disney%20Halloween%2009/DSCN2202.jpg

Main compartment from the opposite angle showing an inner zippered pocket:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Disney%20Halloween%2009/DSCN2204.jpg

The zippered pocket can be removed by unsnapping it:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Disney%20Halloween%2009/DSCN2205.jpg

Side View. Medium pocket with a snap closure, a small zippered pocket underneath. (The other side has one large pocket with a snap closure.)

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Disney%20Halloween%2009/DSCN2207-1.jpg

And finally, posing with the bag so you can get an idea of it's size and how it hangs from the shoulder....

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Disney%20Halloween%2009/DSCN2225-1.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Disney%20Halloween%2009/DSCN2224-1.jpg

I definitely prefer this bag to the Overland bag... it's more comfortable on my shoulder and will fit better in the netted storage bags on rides. One negative is that there are no mesh pockets to hold water bottles (but since I've got so much other stuff to carry, I'm sure I can sweet-talk Hubby into carrying mine!)

Kathy http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/Smilies/family2-1.gif

preschoolmom

06-13-2009, 06:44 PM

I really like that! :thumbsup2 It looks more comfortable to carry, and I think it has a nice amount of storage and little compartments!

Plus, my favorite color is blue ;)

moparop

06-13-2009, 06:54 PM

I like it a lot! I can't wait to see it all filled with stuff to get a better idea of size!

(How was that for a hint? ;) )

Hedy

06-13-2009, 06:55 PM

Nice bag.
I like the (old?) new hair, too.

KathyRN137

06-13-2009, 07:42 PM

I really like that! :thumbsup2 It looks more comfortable to carry, and I think it has a nice amount of storage and little compartments!

Plus, my favorite color is blue ;)

I love compartments...really helps you stay organized! And I'm a fan of blue as well!

I like it a lot! I can't wait to see it all filled with stuff to get a better idea of size!

(How was that for a hint? ;) )

:laughing: I didn't feel like running around gathering up all my "real" park stuff again, so I just emptied my current bag into it, plus stuffed all the new clothes we just bought inside to fluff it out a bit!!

I think the depth of the bag really hides how much room there is inside! (But, I'm sure that at some point I'll be posting packing pictures!!)

Ed didn't even make fun of me when I asked him to take bag pix!! :hug:

Nice bag.
I like the (old?) new hair, too.

Thanks Hedy!

It got very long over the winter and I cut it short around Easter... its getting longer now, but I like it shorter so it will get cut again (eventually.) Ed doesn not approve; he likes my hair long. But he's in luck because I'm pretty bad about getting my hair cut... I usually do it about every three months when I should do it every two.... :rolleyes1

Shorter is just so much cooler for summer! :beach:

Kathy

cjackearl

06-13-2009, 08:13 PM

I like it Kathy!:thumbsup2

nu2wdisneyw

06-13-2009, 10:20 PM

I like the bag Kathy!! It looks like it holds a lot of stuff! :thumbsup2

KathyRN137

06-13-2009, 10:24 PM

I like it Kathy!:thumbsup2

I like the bag Kathy!! It looks like it holds a lot of stuff! :thumbsup2

Thanks, you guys! I think this one's a keeper! :thumbsup2

Kathy

MinnieNurse

06-13-2009, 10:41 PM

IluvXU

06-13-2009, 10:44 PM

So glad you found "the bag". I did a test pack today... yikes- I have a lot of junk to take with Luke!

KathyRN137

06-13-2009, 10:50 PM

I really like the new bag. I didnt think it would hold that much when I first saw it. But when I saw you modeling it, I could see it would. Love the color.

Your picture is so cute, love the Minnie shirt. :goodvibes

Thanks! (Minnie is sparkly... you really can't tell in the pic!)

The bag really is bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside... it's like a near-bottomless pit inside!! ;)

So glad you found "the bag". I did a test pack today... yikes- I have a lot of junk to take with Luke!

Oh yeah, I know what you mean!! Billy's far from a baby, but I need a lot of stuff for him, too. I'm trying to pare it down to the essentials, but then I think that everthing I want to carry is essential!! :rolleyes:

Oooh, you are so close!! :banana:

Kathy

DearDaisyinDurham

06-13-2009, 11:58 PM

Love the bag, the pretty color, your hair, Minnie, all look lovely! And thumbs up for Ed taking pictures! It's so nice to have good shopping karma!

KathyRN137

06-14-2009, 12:05 AM

Love the bag, the pretty color, your hair, Minnie, all look lovely! And thumbs up for Ed taking pictures! It's so nice to have good shopping karma!

Wow Daisy! Either you're just in a very good mood, or I'm doing a real bang-up good job!! :lmao:

Thank you!

Kathy

DearDaisyinDurham

06-14-2009, 12:20 AM

Wow Daisy! Either you're just in a very good mood, or I'm doing a real bang-up good job!! :lmao:

Thank you!

Kathy

I would say, both of those apply!!! :flower3:

jordanyosh

06-14-2009, 01:33 AM

Ooooo....a new bag...........;)

I didn't mind the other one either....shows you what I know.

carissanboys

06-14-2009, 09:15 AM

Love the bag! Gorgeous color! :thumbsup2

DisMomAmy

06-14-2009, 09:25 AM

I like the bag! :thumbsup2

SwansLoveDisney

06-14-2009, 10:05 AM

The color of the new bag is great!

It's good that the shoulder is padded. I know that my shoulder gets sore carrying just my stuff. I can't even imagine carrying the amount of stuff that a mom has to carry!

KathyRN137

06-14-2009, 10:10 AM

Love the bag! Gorgeous color! :thumbsup2

I like the bag! :thumbsup2

The color of the new bag is great!

Everyone seems to love the blue!! I almost feel like I'm cheating on the Lime!! :rotfl:

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-14-2009, 10:18 AM

Ooooo....a new bag...........;)

I didn't mind the other one either....shows you what I know.

Sorry Jordan... we're talkin' girly-stuff lately...

Kathy

MinnieNurse

06-14-2009, 10:52 AM

Thanks! (Minnie is sparkly... you really can't tell in the pic!)

The bag really is bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside... it's like a near-bottomless pit inside!! ;)

Kathy[/B]

Oh its sparkly??? You know how I feel about things that go "Bling" :dance3:

Dreamer & Wisher

06-14-2009, 10:56 AM

MRYPPNS

06-14-2009, 11:11 AM

Kathy- Disney sells a little black rubber mickey head shaped ring that fits on the neck of your water bottle and clips to your bag. That might solve your no "water-bottle pocket" on your new bag thing....plus it's really cute.

KathyRN137

06-14-2009, 02:58 PM

Oh its sparkly??? You know how I feel about things that go "Bling" :dance3:

I believe that I found it at DTD in the World of Disney store... ;)

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-14-2009, 03:01 PM

I love the new bag!

You really found some bargains shopping!:thumbsup2 Are the new clothes for the trip or just for summer?

I am really starting to think about shopping some more for the trip. DD has had a growth spurt and is getting taller. Some pajamas that were new in January look like capri pants now. I think she grew two inches overnight.:goodvibes

The shopping was for summer... but if the shorts still fit by Halloween, they're comin' along!!!

Kids... you feed them, they grow. What can you do?! :)

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-14-2009, 03:04 PM

mommytothreeboys

06-14-2009, 03:23 PM

brookelizabeth

06-15-2009, 01:38 AM

Score on the shopping deal! :thumbsup2

The bag looks really great-I love the blue, it's even more vibrant than the internet pic you posted before. It looks good "on" - hangs at a good length and not too big. I hope works for you!

KathyRN137

06-15-2009, 09:03 AM

That bag looks perfect! Nice size, hangs nicely, beautiful color....very good! :thumbsup2

I found that the VB Hipster I bought for this past trip was too small. (With 3 autograph books to fit in, it just didn't cut it!) I went with the old stand-by, the Baggallini Messenger which was just right.

Great choice! Can't wait to see how it works out for you.

If I was going to Disney without the kids, the VB hipster would be my choice... but with kids, there's just too much "stuff!" ;)

Tricia has asked for my baggalini, so perhaps it will make it back to the World after all!

Score on the shopping deal! :thumbsup2

The bag looks really great-I love the blue, it's even more vibrant than the internet pic you posted before. It looks good "on" - hangs at a good length and not too big. I hope works for you!

Thanks, Brook! :goodvibes

Kathy

joy13

06-15-2009, 11:40 PM

The new bag looks perfect!

MinnieNurse

06-16-2009, 12:07 AM

I believe that I found it at DTD in the World of Disney store... ;)

Kathy

:confused3 I thought you were talking about your new bag being sparkly???

What did you get at The World of Disney store that was sparkly? I may need one of them. :laughing:

jordanyosh

06-16-2009, 03:41 AM

Sorry Jordan... we're talkin' girly-stuff lately...

Kathy

No worries.....it's interesting actually.

All7OfUs

06-16-2009, 10:10 PM

KathyRN137

06-16-2009, 11:36 PM

:confused3 I thought you were talking about your new bag being sparkly???

What did you get at The World of Disney store that was sparkly? I may need one of them. :laughing:

Oh... sorry!! :rotfl:

I was talking about my t-shirt! Minnie sparkles!!
(It would be the perfect shirt for you!!)

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-16-2009, 11:48 PM

The new bag looks perfect!

Thanks! I like it!

No worries.....it's interesting actually.

Well, Jordan, I look at it this way: there is an evolutionary componant to women's facination with bags.

For millions of years Men were primarily the Hunters and women were primarily the Gatherers so of course, women love bags.... they hold everything we gather!!

And while we're out doing all that gathering, we might as well be wearing some really cute and comfortable shoes...

Kathy

mrsksomeday

06-16-2009, 11:56 PM

Hi Kathy, I completely agree with you about that!

KathyRN137

06-16-2009, 11:57 PM

Love the bag, Kathy! I've actually been keeping my eye out for one for the trip next year while I've been here in the States. But no luck, so far. Maybe I'll find one during our meet in Nashville at the Opry Mall Saturday? :confused3

So, are you finding things to do this summer?? I know you were worried about it going by so slow as you look forward to the trip.

Liesa

Hi Liesa!

First, let me tell you again how sorry I am about your family's loss... and I hope your dad is feeling better, too.

You must find that your upcoming trip to Nashville is truly bittersweet.

We have one more week of school here, so we're still in a busy groove. I really just need to make it to August when park hours are released and I can make ADRs... then I'll be busy tweaking schedules and itinerary choices all month until school starts in September!

July will probably be the only time that drags a bit... :snail:

These first two weeks of June have just flown by!

Kathy

jordanyosh

06-17-2009, 02:57 AM

Kathy, you are too funny.

KathyRN137

06-17-2009, 08:12 AM

Hi Kathy, I completely agree with you about that!

It makes perfect sense, doesn't it?? ::yes::

Kathy, you are too funny.

There are no limits to women's ability to rationalize the purchase of new accessories! ;)

Kathy

Hedy

06-17-2009, 09:44 AM

Thanks Heidi! I forgot about those ::MickeyMo thing-ys! That's a great idea!

Kathy

You might want to check around locally-the one I got (which I used on my Hipster in Vegas) was a promotional item, but I could have sworn I've seen them locally cheaper (of corse, then you lose the Mickey head).

KathyRN137

06-17-2009, 08:26 PM

You might want to check around locally-the one I got (which I used on my Hipster in Vegas) was a promotional item, but I could have sworn I've seen them locally cheaper (of corse, then you lose the Mickey head).

Good point.

I may see how it goes and try using my Ed Head water holder first! ;)

Kathy

MinnieNurse

06-17-2009, 11:15 PM

KathyRN137

06-18-2009, 07:54 AM

Hey Kathy,

Just wandering if you are going to schedule the Pirates League make over for Billy for your trip. I just read about it and cannot believe they are finally doing something like this that will appeal to the boys as well. I am thinking about letting Lance do it in August. pirate:

It looks so cute, but, well.... here's the thing....

Billy HATES getting his hair cut!! I mean, it bothers him sensory-wise. Even sitting in the chair at Pirate League would probably freak him out! I also cannot see him tolerating any kind of gel in his hair or makeup on his face for the exact same reason.

Don't ask me HOW his teacher persuaded him to get his face painted last Halloween... he was buggin' me to wash it off the second he got home!

So I don't think the Pirate makeover would be enjoyable for him. (Too bad, because he wants to dress as a pirate for the MNSSHP... it would have been perfect.) Oh well.... :sad2:

It would be great if you could do it for Lance before he ages out of it and it would no longer appeal to him... it really fits in so perfectly with your Pirate/CBR "theme." :thumbsup2

Kathy

MinnieNurse

06-18-2009, 10:10 AM

I dont blame him I dont like getting my face painted either.

Lance is undecided at this time. One minutes he's in one minute he is not. I am not so sure about a pirate costume and face paint in the middle of August. In my opinion that could equal miserable. :laughing:

KathyRN137

06-18-2009, 12:27 PM

Lance is undecided at this time. One minutes he's in one minute he is not. I am not so sure about a pirate costume and face paint in the middle of August. In my opinion that could equal miserable. :laughing:

Perhaps a pixie-dusted haircut at Main Street Barber Shop would do?!

Kathy

Tnkrbelle565

06-18-2009, 12:47 PM

I missed the new bag pics somehow. That one looks much more comfy!!! And it will fit in the mesh bags on the rides. Looks like we may have a winner!!!

KathyRN137

06-18-2009, 09:37 PM

Tracy, you knocked me over with a feather!!!!

I am just so excited... tonight I found out that my DIS-friends Tracy (mrsksomeday) and Bill (YodaK) have changed their upcoming vacation dates and now our trips are overlapping!!! :banana::woohoo::yay:

Tracy and I have been PMing each other like crazy and we are definitely going to have a DIS-meet... my mind is just racing with ideas!!!

Pix from our last DIS-meet at Roaring Forks (WL) in 2007:

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/IMGP1996.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/IMGP1994.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/WDW%2008/IMGP1999.jpg

(Tracy, do you have any to share???)

Kathy

KathyRN137

06-18-2009, 09:43 PM

I missed the new bag pics somehow. That one looks much more comfy!!! And it will fit in the mesh bags on the rides. Looks like we may have a winner!!!

I did take the tags off already!! :laughing: I guess it's a keeper!!

Kathy

DearDaisyinDurham

06-18-2009, 09:45 PM

jordanyosh

06-18-2009, 09:45 PM

MRYPPNS

06-18-2009, 09:49 PM

:sad2::sad2::sad2::sad2:that I can't be there as well.

If you go, I'll go :thumbsup2

mom2mek

06-18-2009, 10:43 PM

No way???? That's fantastic! I'm hopping over to Tracy's report now....I'm so excited for you guys!! What fun!! (wish I were going....:sad1:)

Sara

All7OfUs

06-18-2009, 10:56 PM

KathyRN137

06-18-2009, 11:33 PM

We visited Nashville last summer and LOVED this mall!! Have FUN!:flower3:

Thanks, so much, my friend!! Only 3 days left until we can actually meet in person!! :banana:

Don't you love Kathy's pics and news of getting to meet with mrsksomeday during her trip? Hooray for you guys, another fun time with Disney-loving friends!

I already posted on mrsksomeday's PTR that I totally got things fogged up in my head and thought you were all going on the same weekend... bummer. :rolleyes: But I am excited that there will be a meeting of the generals... hope you get lots of battle plans drawn up!!

Kathy