As God as my witness.I'll never be sick at Disney World again~of mice & cheerleaders

[winkers]

My all time favorite movie is Gone With the Wind, and I've always wanted to be Scarlet O'Hara...........just for a little bit. I've wanted to stand in a baren field, with the wind blowing my long skirt and touseld hair and yell "As God as my witness, I'll never go hungry again"!
Once you see a picture of me, you'll realize that hunger has never been a problem for me.:laughing:
So, after 2 trips to DisneyWorld with health "issues" and a third trip with possible problems, I have finally had my Scarlet O'Hara moment. I stood on mainstreet facing the castle, baloons bouncing in the wind, raised my fist and cried........."As God as my witness, I'll never be sick in Disney World again!"

Yeah, you should have seen the looks I got.

[GeminiAngel]

Haven't read yet, but I'm subbed.

Ha, Ha!!! I just realized. I'M FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GeminiAngel]

You really yelled that out loud?!!! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[k_reile]

can't wait to hear about your trip!

[carissanboys]

Woohoo!! A brand spankin' new TR! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Great start Cherie - although you have me nervous! :scared1:

[DisMomAmy]

Great start!! Can't wait to hear if the trip lived up to your declaration!

[jordanyosh]

in.

[ty&brenmom]

I have lurked on your other trips and then on your pre trip - Can't wait to read this one!!

[soundimagineer]

i'm ready for the ride! subscribed.

[addictedtothemouse]

Count me in.:goodvibes

[punkin413]

you mean we don't get a drugged up winkers this time??? BUMMER!!! :rotfl2:

glad to hear that you had a non-sick trip. can't wait to hear all about it.

[jenna]

Yay!! You started your report!! Can't wait to hear about your trip Scarlett!;)

[praisehisname]

I'm in! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Denise

[MaryAz]

Whooo Hooo, lets get this party started!

[Charleston Princess]

You've started! You've started! :banana:

Gone with the Wind has always been a favorite of mine, too! I love the thought of you replaying that scene on Main Street!!! :rotfl:

[GreatBiscuit]

I enjoyed following flat Winkers on JordanYosh's TR - looking forward reading about to the rest of your journey. Can't wait to see if you sewed an outfit from the curtains of the Emporium.

[coteau_chick]

Welcome home!!!!

[winkers]

You really yelled that out loud?!!! :rotfl: :rotfl:
You'll have to wait and see........

can't wait to hear about your trip!
:banana:

Great start Cherie - although you have me nervous! :scared1:
that's the whole point..........I have to get you to read some how.

Great start!! Can't wait to hear if the trip lived up to your declaration!
:thumbsup2

in.
I think that's the shortest post ever!

I have lurked on your other trips and then on your pre trip - Can't wait to read this one!!
Thanks for coming out of lurkdom!

i'm ready for the ride! subscribed.
Welcome!

Count me in.:goodvibes
Hi!
:goodvibes

you mean we don't get a drugged up winkers this time??? BUMMER!!! :rotfl2:
.
according to my family, I don't need drugs to be weird.

Yay!! You started your report!! Can't wait to hear about your trip Scarlett!;)
I tried to convince d.jay to name a child Scarlett, he wouldn't agree. I couldn't even name the dog Scarlett.

I'm in! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Denise
Hi Denise! I haven't seen you around in a long time!

Whooo Hooo, lets get this party started!
Welcome to the insanity!

Gone with the Wind has always been a favorite of mine, too! I love the thought of you replaying that scene on Main Street!!! :rotfl:
I'm glad that other people are entertained by my craziness!

I enjoyed following flat Winkers on JordanYosh's TR - looking forward reading about to the rest of your journey. Can't wait to see if you sewed an outfit from the curtains of the Emporium.
Welcome! I don't live up to Jordan's writing, but hopefully not too dull.

Welcome home!!!!

Laura! I thought of you while we were at the French Quarter!

[shannon47142]

looking forwarded to reading all about your wild adventures:goodvibes

[carrieannie]

Woo hoo!!! :banana:

[rentayenta]

:thumbsup2

[reelmom]

Can't wait to hear all about it.

[JenAusty]

Well I'm happy I decided to check your PTR because I kept thinking.. man this is taking her a long time.. I know she's back by now! hehe and then I seen your post- about starting you PR! So I'm here! YAY! :rotfl:

[Heluvsme]

You crack me up and I can't wait to read more!!

[winkers]

looking forwarded to reading all about your wild adventures:goodvibes
:banana:

Woo hoo!!! :banana:
Ed!!!

:thumbsup2
:cheer2:

Well I'm happy I decided to check your PTR because I kept thinking.. man this is taking her a long time.. I know she's back by now! hehe and then I seen your post- about starting you PR! So I'm here! YAY! :rotfl:
with me, you never know how long it could take! I've made procrastination into a fine art.

You crack me up and I can't wait to read more!!

thanks!:dance3:

[wigdoutdismom]

Subbing! This looks like fun and I'm not one to miss out on some good disney fun:rotfl:

[punkin1763]

Count me in - I just finished reading the pre-trip report - so I can't wait to hear about this trip!!

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh! Oh! I found your TR - Welcome Home! I'll be back to catch up - sounds ominous:eek:

[DisGirlAllie]

My all time favorite movie is Gone With the Wind, and I've always wanted to be Scarlet O'Hara...........just for a little bit. I've wanted to stand in a baren field, with the wind blowing my long skirt and touseld hair and yell "As God as my witness, I'll never go hungry again"!
Once you see a picture of me, you'll realize that hunger has never been a problem for me.:laughing:
So, after 2 trips to DisneyWorld with health "issues" and a third trip with possible problems, I have finally had my Scarlet O'Hara moment. I stood on mainstreet facing the castle, baloons bouncing in the wind, raised my fist and cried........."As God as my witness, I'll never be sick in Disney World again!"

Yeah, you should have seen the looks I got.
:rotfl:

Sub'd

[praisehisname]

Hi Denise! I haven't seen you around in a long time!

I've been faithfully reading, but don't take the time to post. I'll try not to be so lazy! :rolleyes1

Denise

[nebo]

N

[nebo]

Ok, now THAT'S the shortest post you ever got!

I'm confused, is this the start of the Prosac pre-sequel report?
I finally got used to the Prosac and you take it away from me? Great, maybe there's a Zoloft report out there that I can ease myself off of these drugs. I know, here's where you say: "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn."

Ok, Cherie, great start, you got us hooked, now, reel us in.

[Underdog369]

Wow, what a huge response so far. I will try to put in my 2 cents worth and hopefully not spill the beans of any of the suprises we had planned. Cherie took notes to go along with the pictures. We had a lot of fun and will keep all of you posted on what happened. Needless to say we had quite a few of them. It's comming.... be patient.

Just have to say that this trip would never have happened without the hard work of Cherie:lovestruc :lovestruc . I hope you all enjoy.:woohoo:

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi DH! Thanks for adding to this TR - we are all excited to see what you have planned!

[jordanyosh]

West Coast Representing at 12:40am! I can't sleep as I took a 5 hour nap this afternoon! I hope I get over this jetlag soon.

[GeminiAngel]

West Coast Representing at 12:40am! I can't sleep as I took a 5 hour nap this afternoon! I hope I get over this jetlag soon.

Wow Jordan! Still suffering from time zone change. That stinks.

[lisalonglash]

I am so totally in!!! Can't wait to read about your adventures! :goodvibes

[winkers]

Subbing! This looks like fun and I'm not one to miss out on some good disney fun:rotfl:
Hi! Welcome to my craziness!

Count me in - I just finished reading the pre-trip report - so I can't wait to hear about this trip!!
hopefully you won't go throught he drug withdrawls like Nebo.;)

Oh! Oh! I found your TR - Welcome Home! I'll be back to catch up - sounds ominous:eek:
I'll go slow so you can catch up......:thumbsup2

:rotfl:

Sub'd
Welcome!



I've been faithfully reading, but don't take the time to post. I'll try not to be so lazy! :rolleyes1

Denise
thanks for de-lurking!

N
:lmao:
Ok, now THAT'S the shortest post you ever got!

I'm confused, is this the start of the Prosac pre-sequel report?
I finally got used to the Prosac and you take it away from me? Great, maybe there's a Zoloft report out there that I can ease myself off of these drugs. I know, here's where you say: "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn."

Ok, Cherie, great start, you got us hooked, now, reel us in.
I didn't know you were so competitive!:rotfl2:
As for the drug withdrawls.....Jenny (rentayenta) can recommend something for you to deal with the switch.

West Coast Representing at 12:40am! I can't sleep as I took a 5 hour nap this afternoon! I hope I get over this jetlag soon.
:laughing: Ethan and I are both still messed up with just a 3 hour difference. I've been getting up at 3 every morning and Ethan joins me @ 4.

I am so totally in!!! Can't wait to read about your adventures! :goodvibes

Hi!!:dance3:

[Disneyfan71]

I'm subbing too!!!! Can't wait to read more *thumbs up*

[winkers]

If you haven't already read my pre trippy....Please Pass the Prozac, I'll give you a little bit about the group of crazies on this vacation.

My name is Winkers, aka Cherie. I have a slight flare for the dramatic. I try to hide it but I'm not very good at it.;) My alter ego, if I had one, would be a Scarlet O'Hara wannabe opera singer. I know....crazy.
I fell head over heels in love with Disney on our first trip to Disneyland 4 years ago.
During our first family trip to DisneyWorld, I ended up visiting a dentist and the second trip involved horrendous back pain and a wheel chair. Good Times. So, like my title said, I was determined to be healthy this trip.

My dh, D.Jay......if anyone deserves a vacation it's him. He has worked full time while going to school full time for the past 3 years.:worship: He knows how to work hard and play hard.
Lucky for me.....and him........he lets me do all the planning and enjoys being along for the ride. We've been married for 16 years, wow, I can't believe that!

Evan, who is 15 is a pretty good mix of our personalities. He's already dreaming of college and serving a 2 year mission when he's 19. He has as much fun in Disney World as the youngest which makes him alot of fun to be with.

Bailie, is 13 going on 30. She is little Miss Sunshine with a chance of thunder. One minute she's hugging Stitch or holding my hand and the next she can't believe her mis fortune of being related to me.:laughing:

Hunter, is 11 and a comedian. He can make me laugh like no other. There's never a dull moment with him around. He's kinda a Jekyl & Hyde, because one minute he's joking around and the next he's upset because someone isn't following a rule. No one breaks a rule when he's around.

Ethan, is 8 and my baby. I refuse to believe that he's growing up. The flip side of this is that he's spoiled and has me wrapped around his little finger. Evan and Bailie are at his command most of the time too.

Katie, D.Jay's mom,or MIL. She has lived with us for the last 9 years and we are still speaking to eachother.;) We suprised her with this trip for christmas. 99% of the time I get along fine with her, but she has her moments. I'm sure I drive her crazy too.

Don't worry this won't be a report about bashing my mother in law, but there will be a few incidents which for the most part are comical. I always try to see the humor in things and with her around I get alot of practice.

[k_reile]

wow i'm first. more please!

[GeminiAngel]

Nice opener. :thumbsup2
Can't wait to read about your adventure.

[jordanyosh]

okay now that I know the MIL came along.......

[Sorsha]

Hi Cherie!
Looking forward to your TR! Can't wait to hear more. :goodvibes

[KittyKat08]

I'm in! This looks like it's going to be a fantasitc journey. :thumbsup2

I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to hear more. :goodvibes

[winkers]

wow i'm first. more please!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets an inordinate amount of joy from being first.;)

Nice opener. :thumbsup2
Can't wait to read about your adventure.
I'm so sad we missed eachother! I saw the line for Ohana, it was crazy!

okay now that I know the MIL came along.......
:rotfl: that was the need for prozac....

Hi Cherie!
Looking forward to your TR! Can't wait to hear more. :goodvibes
Thanks!

I'm in! This looks like it's going to be a fantasitc journey. :thumbsup2

I'm on the edge of my seat waiting to hear more. :goodvibes

just ask, Rosie....I'm a little slow.:laughing: but I promise to go faster on this one....

[jenjolt]

I'm definitely going to be around to read your trip!! I can't wait to hear all about your antics!!!

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Cherie! Love your opener. Yes, please be careful when posting about your MIL. I know someone else on the DIS who started posting about her MIL on her trip, and she disappeared, never to be heard from again. :rotfl2:

[NotSoEvilStepmother]

Yay! It has begun!

I hope there's at least a picture of you shouting Scarlet O-Hara-esque on Main Street.

[JenAusty]

with me, you never know how long it could take! I've made procrastination into a fine art.


hehehe I think thats one thing you and I have in common.. although I've been trying to fight it this semester with school.. because sometimes it just gets to crazy. ;)

[JenAusty]

Yay!! Bring on the humor and MIL jokes! :lmao: hehe just kidding.. but seriously. I'm excited to read your TR! :surfweb:

[whogirl'smom]

Yay! Let's get this puppy moving!:thumbsup2

[winkers]

Hi Cherie! Love your opener. Yes, please be careful when posting about your MIL. I know someone else on the DIS who started posting about her MIL on her trip, and she disappeared, never to be heard from again. :rotfl2:
:rotfl2: I wonder what happened with her?

Yay! It has begun!

I hope there's at least a picture of you shouting Scarlet O-Hara-esque on Main Street.
:rotfl: I have to make my curtain dress first!

hehehe I think thats one thing you and I have in common.. although I've been trying to fight it this semester with school.. because sometimes it just gets to crazy. ;)
I always work better under pressure............but it drives my family crazy.

Yay! Let's get this puppy moving!:thumbsup2
I don't want to go too fast!

[winkers]

We interupt this trip report for a "mom brag"....................

One of the benefits of living in a small town is the High School play makes the front page of the newspaper!:thumbsup2
Evan and Bailie are both involved but Evan's picture made the front page..........along with his new girlfriend.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/evanplay.jpg

Stephanie K (as "Ethel") and Evan Kendall (as "Ross") perform "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?," a 1961 episode of "The Twilight Zone."

MOSES LAKE — Suspenseful 1960s television comes to life this week through Moses Lake High School Masque and Gavel’s production of “The Twilight Zone.”

[shannon47142]

how cool--front page:cool1: :banana:

[lisalonglash]

What a great picture! :banana: He looks very much "in role" :thumbsup2 And front page too! :goodvibes

There was a picture of my oldest son playing rugby in our local paper last week - so cute :cloud9: First time any of us have been in a newspaper :laughing:

[reelmom]

Very nice picture. He has become quite a handsome young man. I know that you are proud.

[Villainess]

Coming along for the ride!

[GeminiAngel]

How fun!! Twilight Zone. What? no "you tube".

[Backstage_Gal]

Hi Winkers,

Finally coming out of lurkdom to officially join here. (at least I think I lurked?) I know I know you somewhat at least from Nebo's reports, but I did read your last two TR's. Can't remember if I posted though. I might not need Prozac, but I need Ginko Biloba for sure!

Anyway, I'm in!

[debdebdebby13]

Subscribing, I'm a newb but I'm in for the long haul!

[LiteBrite]

Yea, a Winkers TR! I can't remember if I've posted on one of them before, but I've definitely read and loved your reports in the past. Can't wait to find out if you actually raised that fist on Main Street to make your Scarlett vow or not!

[Rozz]

Bring it on! popcorn::

[Charleston Princess]

So neat that Ethan made the front page!!! :goodvibes

[carissanboys]

Great picture! :goodvibes

[mickeyfan71]

Subscribing! I am a newbie and just finished your PreTR-can't wait to see how the trip went. The first trip report I read on DIS was Jordans and I enjoyed it so much I had to find "Flat Winkers" TR's. I have such a good time on this site-I love going to the World and my husband doesn't have the same interest-he says he did his part by going with the kids their first time and has no intentions of going back! :scared1: I envy all of you that have husbands that have the love of Disney! :worship: At least my kids like to go!! I am in the process of planning our 3rd trip for October and can't stop DISing!! Hope you had a great trip! Excited to read the report!!!

[winkers]

how cool--front page:cool1: :banana:
:cool1: it's like he's a celebrity...

There was a picture of my oldest son playing rugby in our local paper last week - so cute :cloud9: First time any of us have been in a newspaper :laughing:
Just as long as they're in there for a good reason..........not with a mug shot!

Very nice picture. He has become quite a handsome young man. I know that you are proud.
yep, I am very proud...............much to his embarassment.:rotfl:

Coming along for the ride!
Welcome!!

How fun!! Twilight Zone. What? no "you tube".
the play is tonight and tomorrow.............I'l see if I can post a little clip.

Hi Winkers,

Finally coming out of lurkdom to officially join here. (at least I think I lurked?) I know I know you somewhat at least from Nebo's reports, but I did read your last two TR's. Can't remember if I posted though. I might not need Prozac, but I need Ginko Biloba for sure!

Anyway, I'm in!
I'm always glad when my lurkers post! I need some Ginko to help me remember to take the prozac.;)

Subscribing, I'm a newb but I'm in for the long haul!
Hi! Welcome!

Yea, a Winkers TR! I can't remember if I've posted on one of them before, but I've definitely read and loved your reports in the past. Can't wait to find out if you actually raised that fist on Main Street to make your Scarlett vow or not!
:yay: I think you have posted before, so don't be shy!

Bring it on! popcorn::
when I read your post I hear Rozz's voice in my head.........it makes me giggle!

So neat that Ethan made the front page!!! :goodvibes
:banana: :banana:

Great picture! :goodvibes
thanks!!

Subscribing! I am a newbie and just finished your PreTR-can't wait to see how the trip went. The first trip report I read on DIS was Jordans and I enjoyed it so much I had to find "Flat Winkers" TR's. I have such a good time on this site-I love going to the World and my husband doesn't have the same interest-he says he did his part by going with the kids their first time and has no intentions of going back! :scared1: I envy all of you that have husbands that have the love of Disney! :worship: At least my kids like to go!! I am in the process of planning our 3rd trip for October and can't stop DISing!! Hope you had a great trip! Excited to read the report!!!

Welcome to the Dis! It's great having so many people who share the passion for Disney! It's too bad that your dh doesn't like going, it's good that he doesn't mind you going without him. Hopefully, he will be bitten by the bug!

[Underdog369]

We interupt this trip report for a "mom brag"....................

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/evanplay.jpg

Stephanie K (as "Ethel") and Evan Kendall (as "Ross") perform "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?," a 1961 episode of "The Twilight Zone."




I don't know who is more nervous for tonight and tomorrow, Evan, Bailie, or myself. I have had to throw the tech part of the play together in less than 2 days. :scared: I'm glad that our kids have the opportunity to be in the play. They were studying lines during "down" time at DW.

[GeminiAngel]

Don't worry Dad. Just opening night jitters. All will be great!

[bedillamouse]

subbing too...I've read your other report so I'm looking forward to this one.

[NotSoEvilStepmother]

So great that Ethan made the front page. Heck, it's great that the show makes the newspaper! At my school, we (the theatre people) are lucky if the show is even mentioned in the school paper. :confused3
You deserve a mom brag!

[rentayenta]

5 pages and no update? :rotfl2:

[MAGICFOR2]

Hey! She's a stage mom this week!:goodvibes

Congrats to Ethan and Bailie!

[GeminiAngel]

popcorn::

[DisneyLaura]

I'm in Cherie - I cannot wait to hear about all your sick free adventures in WDW.

[DisneyJo]

How did I miss this Cherie? Sorry, anyway I'm subbing now :thumbsup2

[Blueyed Girl]

I'm in over here too!! :thumbsup2

[carrieannie]

Thats a great picture of Evan! He looks so grown up! :cool2:

[maxiesmom]

Sing me up for this trippie, I want to hear more!popcorn::

[DisneyJo]

Hey where's Rosie? It looks as though we could do with some of her nagging here :rotfl:

[Bill'swife]

Hello :wave2: I've been reading along and wanted to join the fun. Your reports are great. I have a few read heads at my house too. It's great your son was in the paper. You should be very proud.

Tammy

[Princesswanabee]

Hi Winkers! :wave2: Loved your last trip report and am anxiously awaiting this one popcorn::

[JenAusty]

We interupt this trip report for a "mom brag"....................

One of the benefits of living in a small town is the High School play makes the front page of the newspaper!:thumbsup2
Evan and Bailie are both involved but Evan's picture made the front page..........along with his new girlfriend.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/evanplay.jpg

Stephanie K (as "Ethel") and Evan Kendall (as "Ross") perform "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?," a 1961 episode of "The Twilight Zone."

MOSES LAKE — Suspenseful 1960s television comes to life this week through Moses Lake High School Masque and Gavel’s production of “The Twilight Zone.”

Congrats! Thats really cool! I'm in a directing course at college.. and its been a lot of fun. I've found a new love for theatre. I mean I've always loved going to see it. .but its a different love now. I've been thinking about taking acting classes and stuff just for experience. Thats a good picture also!

[bawsmom]

:wave2: hi ... just been lurking along... but had to tell you that Gone With The Wind was on TV saturday and i watched the WHOLE thing... and thought about you ;)

btw.. love your report and can't wait to hear about your trip:cool1:

[winkers]

subbing too...I've read your other report so I'm looking forward to this one.
Welcome! I love it when the lurkers post!

So great that Ethan made the front page. Heck, it's great that the show makes the newspaper! At my school, we (the theatre people) are lucky if the show is even mentioned in the school paper. :confused3
You deserve a mom brag!
That's too bad that you don't get much support. The only reason they get it here is there's nothing else going on!

5 pages and no update? :rotfl2:
:hippie:

Hey! She's a stage mom this week!:goodvibes

Congrats to Ethan and Bailie!
thanks!:yay:

popcorn::
:rolleyes1

I'm in Cherie - I cannot wait to hear about all your sick free adventures in WDW.
Welcome! Without the sickness, I'm not sure it will be very entertaining.

How did I miss this Cherie? Sorry, anyway I'm subbing now :thumbsup2
it's about time!!!:rotfl2:

I'm in over here too!! :thumbsup2
Hi!

Thats a great picture of Evan! He looks so grown up! :cool2:
One of the security screeners at the aiport didn't believe Evan was only 15 when he asked for his i.d.:rotfl:

Sing me up for this trippie, I want to hear more!popcorn::
Hi!:banana:

Hey where's Rosie? It looks as though we could do with some of her nagging here :rotfl:
I've been waiting for you to show up.........now I can begin!

Hello :wave2: I've been reading along and wanted to join the fun. Your reports are great. I have a few read heads at my house too. It's great your son was in the paper. You should be very proud.

Tammy
Hi! I'm glad you "stoped by"!

Hi Winkers! :wave2: Loved your last trip report and am anxiously awaiting this one popcorn::
thanks!

Congrats! Thats really cool! I'm in a directing course at college.. and its been a lot of fun. I've found a new love for theatre. I mean I've always loved going to see it. .but its a different love now. I've been thinking about taking acting classes and stuff just for experience. Thats a good picture also!
I'd love to direct sometime.........I always enjoy telling people what to do.:laughing:

:wave2: hi ... just been lurking along... but had to tell you that Gone With The Wind was on TV saturday and i watched the WHOLE thing... and thought about you ;)

btw.. love your report and can't wait to hear about your trip:cool1:

I watched part of it too! And of course thought about my trip report.:rotfl2:

[winkers]

Ok, let's get this puppy rolling.......................

I can't believe I've been home for 12 depressing, disney devoid days. Yeah, I'm in a great mood. Once we were home it was back to the reality of D.Jay being jobles, no income and no more trips in the forseeable future.....Oops, I'm getting ahead of myself.:upsidedow This is sopposed to start at the beginning, right?
I guess I could break with tradition and go from the ending to the beginning, I tend to read magazines that way, but I'm not much of a rule breaker.

I 'm not quite ready to start the first day, gotta upload 5,001 pictures to photobucket, so I'll give you a little sneak peek of what's to come.

During the trip I jotted down different ideas for the Trip Report title. Here they are in no particular order....................



Please keep your hands, arms, & legs inside the ride at all times...with only one set of cheeks showing.

What's more painfull....Brazilian tourist groups or waxes?

Cheerleaders are like mice........if you see 1, you know there's 20 more lurking around the corner

Conquering the world........one bathroom at a time.


As God as my witness, I'll never take my mother in law on vacation again!

Blisters, Beatles & Backaches

Hey!!! Who turned off the sun?

[Blueyed Girl]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I like the "hey who turned off the sun" one the best. SO TRUE!!

[GeminiAngel]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I like the "hey who turned off the sun" one the best. SO TRUE!!

Ditto :rotfl: :rotfl:

[wigdoutdismom]

Great titles, but I vote Brazilian (of which there were a bazillion) wax! If given the choice, I'd go for the wax any day:rotfl2:

[reelmom]

It's starting.......................HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
Can't wait to see what the title ends up and hearing all about it. Especially about MIL.

[Charleston Princess]

I love all the titles, so choosing my favorite is too hard!

[bedillamouse]

eeekkk!! Jobless!!! :eek: My DH is now working in Australia on a project...17 hours ahead of us and I'm hating it but I've been reminding myself that at least he isn't jobless. I hope the jobless thing came with a severance package that helps cover things for a while. So now I'm looking forward to the rest of the report and curiosity has me wondering What Happened???

[winkers]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: I like the "hey who turned off the sun" one the best. SO TRUE!!
Ditto :rotfl: :rotfl:
I thought you two would like that one!:thumbsup2

Great titles, but I vote Brazilian (of which there were a bazillion) wax! If given the choice, I'd go for the wax any day:rotfl2:
I think anyone who has encountered those groups would agree!

It's starting.......................HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
Can't wait to see what the title ends up and hearing all about it. Especially about MIL.
There will be lot's of MIL stories, I promise.;)

I love all the titles, so choosing my favorite is too hard!
:rotfl2: I saw alot of Vera Bradley purses there and thought of you!

eeekkk!! Jobless!!! :eek: My DH is now working in Australia on a project...17 hours ahead of us and I'm hating it but I've been reminding myself that at least he isn't jobless. I hope the jobless thing came with a severance package that helps cover things for a while. So now I'm looking forward to the rest of the report and curiosity has me wondering What Happened???

sadly, he was only with this other company since Sept. so he didn't get squat for them.
It must be hard having your dh in Australia! How long will he be there for, and most importantly, will you get to go visit?

[MAGICFOR2]

I like "keep your hands..." but the Brazilian one is a close 2nd!:goodvibes

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Hi there!
I was browsing the main tr board and recognized your screenname from Rosie's PTR so I had to jump right over and read. I am so glad I caught it near the beginning. By the way great start, I can hardly wait to read more.

[punkin413]

my favorite is the cheerleader one because it's so true.

[wigdoutdismom]

my favorite is the cheerleader one because it's so true.

I agree it is very true :goodvibes

[DisneyLaura]

It's a tie between

"keep your arms, ........................"

or

"Conquering the world........one bathroom at a time."

[JenAusty]

My favorite one is the cheerleader one! Because one I was a cheerleader, and coach it.. soo I know what you mean.. whether they are at school together, at a game, or at a competition (which I'm guessing was going on while you were there).. there are always tons of them! hehe ..being loud, abnoxious, and well I love them.. but for a noncheerleader.. its pretty annoying! hehe I'm curious now to hear about you MIL.. and what you don't want to vaca with her anymore, or the cheerleader issue, or the not being sick issue, or any of them really.. hurry up and get those pictures uploaded!!! :rotfl:

[bawsmom]

i'm going with the MIL one... only b/c i have been to WDW with the MIL.... 'nuff said!!;)

can't wait to read about it!:goodvibes

[carissanboys]

"Conquering the World.....One Bathroom at a Time" :rotfl:

That title screams Jordan! :rolleyes1

[lisalonglash]

I like the "keep your arms..." best :rotfl2:

Also, I agree with Carissa - the bathroom title DOES scream "Jordan!" :lmao:

[DisneyJo]

Those TR titles sound like this will be a TR to remember :rotfl:

[winkers]

I like "keep your hands..." but the Brazilian one is a close 2nd!:goodvibes
:rotfl2: I saw many women with the wrong pair of cheeks showing!

Hi there!
I was browsing the main tr board and recognized your screenname from Rosie's PTR so I had to jump right over and read. I am so glad I caught it near the beginning. By the way great start, I can hardly wait to read more.
Hi! I'm glad you stopped by!

my favorite is the cheerleader one because it's so true.
I think they are in gangs.............

It's a tie between

"keep your arms, ........................"

or

"Conquering the world........one bathroom at a time."
I had a child on a mission to pee in every bathroom in disney world....

My favorite one is the cheerleader one! Because one I was a cheerleader, and coach it.. soo I know what you mean.. whether they are at school together, at a game, or at a competition (which I'm guessing was going on while you were there).. there are always tons of them! hehe ..being loud, abnoxious, and well I love them.. but for a noncheerleader.. its pretty annoying! hehe I'm curious now to hear about you MIL.. and what you don't want to vaca with her anymore, or the cheerleader issue, or the not being sick issue, or any of them really.. hurry up and get those pictures uploaded!!! :rotfl:
I don't mind cheerleaders normally........just when you get a group of them up chaparoned or with chaparones who are more obnoxious then they are........

i'm going with the MIL one... only b/c i have been to WDW with the MIL.... 'nuff said!!;)

It's nice that others can feel my pain!

"Conquering the World.....One Bathroom at a Time" :rotfl:

That title screams Jordan! :rolleyes1
yep..........I thought of him everytime I went in a bathroom....

I like the "keep your arms..." best :rotfl2:
:
there were several sets of cheeks I tried to get pictures of , but always lost my nerve.........I could only imagine what they'd think if they turned around and saw me taking a picture of their bum!:laughing:

Those TR titles sound like this will be a TR to remember :rotfl:

hopefully you won't remember it for being totally lame.:rolleyes1

[whogirl'smom]

I like "Conquering the World....". It matches your avatar. :lmao:

[princesshannahsmom]

I am coming out of lurkdom to follow along!

[DisneyLaura]

I had a child on a mission to pee in every bathroom in disney world....

Then you have to use that title, LOL. I have one of those kids too. He had to pee in every states welcome center when we drove from CT to FL a couple of years ago. :lmao:

[winkers]

I like "Conquering the World....". It matches your avatar. :lmao:
:lmao: I hadn't thought of that!

I am coming out of lurkdom to follow along!
Hi! Thanks for de-lurking!:thumbsup2

Then you have to use that title, LOL. I have one of those kids too. He had to pee in every states welcome center when we drove from CT to FL a couple of years ago. :lmao:

:headache: Mine can pee 20 times from one mouthfull of water.........

[jenjolt]

I actually enjoyed all your titles...but I can't find out why you are not going to vacay with your MIL anymore LOL!!!

[rentayenta]

popcorn::

[DisneyObsession]

OK Winkers....How can you go 8 pages of posts and STILL not start the TR??? :confused3 You're good!

I have been MIA from the boards for awhile, but happen to see your TR today when I have finally been able to come back. Glad I found it and can't wait to hear all about your "healthy" trip to the World! :goodvibes

[winkers]

I actually enjoyed all your titles...but I can't find out why you are not going to vacay with your MIL anymore LOL!!!
:rotfl2: you'll soon find out!

popcorn::
:dance3:

OK Winkers....How can you go 8 pages of posts and STILL not start the TR??? :confused3 You're good!

I have been MIA from the boards for awhile, but happen to see your TR today when I have finally been able to come back. Glad I found it and can't wait to hear all about your "healthy" trip to the World! :goodvibes

I guess I have a rare gift for stalling?:confused3

I thought about you and your dancing in AK when we were there watching them play!

[winkers]

The day of departure finally arrived! It had felt like it would never get there. That morning Hunter begged me to let him stay home from school and "help" me pack. But, mean mom that I am, I made him go to school, so he could annoy his teachers with constant talk of the trip.
That's my re-payment for the "projects" that get sent home for him to do and really all they are is busy work for the parents.;) Really, what is it they learn from building a fort out of toothpicks?

Once I got the kids off to school, I was in full on packing mode. I'm a procrastinator so I always pack right before I go somewhere. Suprisingly I had 6 suitcases and 6 carry on's ready to go within the hour.

The original plan was to leave at 3 but Evan and Bailie had play practice so it was 5 before we pulled out of town. In our van we had D.jay, Bailie , Ethan and me along with 14 pieces of luggage!
Mil drove her car with Evan and Hunter. She has this little gps she plugs into her car whenever she goes anywhere. She suggested we follow her to the hotel (we were staying overnight by the airport which is almost 2 hours away), but because we know better..........we told her we'd just meet her there.

I could tell lots of stories about Mil and her driving and getting lost going places she's familiar with.......but I'll be nice.;)

We ended up leaving 20 minutes later than she did and still made it to the hotel before her.:laughing: As soon as we got out of the cars Hunter told us that because whe was following her gps , they ended up going the wrong way on a very busy one way street.:scared1: Most people would have noticed the street signs, but she'd drive into a lake if that's what that little gprs told her to do.

Anyway, I got us checked in and got the directions to our rooms. Once we got to them I found that they had put us into 2 rooms with only 1 queen size bed. So I had to walk this super long blue corridor that I swear stretches for a mile, back to the front dest to get new rooms.

We got into the right rooms and then headed back down the long blue mile to eat in the hotels restaurant. It was this huge place and we were the only ones there. it was a little odd.

After a nice meal we had just gotten into bed when the phone rings......It's MIL having a total freak out. Once she calmed down enough for me to understand her, she said that their bathroom was flooded.:mad: So D.jay headed back to the front desk for another room key and I went to help get their stuff moved.
When I looked in the bathroom there was a little water, but certainly not a flood. Nothing to have gotten so worked up about. It didn't get on anything.

I think I finally got to sleep around midnight. I was so excited, I had a hard time sleeping and I was a little worried because MIL was already getting on my nerves..................................

[carissanboys]

And it begins!! :cool1: :thumbsup2

I HATE GPS!! Seriously! They really don't know everything. :sad2:

[DisneyLaura]

I was so excited, I had a hard time sleeping and I was a little worried because MIL was already getting on my nerves

Can't blame Hunter for tryin' :thumbsup2 . Oh dear the dreaded GPS, I even find when you look up directions online they are wrong. This comment scares me, I hope you had a good time even though you're MIL was driving you crazy and you're not even at Disney.:upsidedow

[Charleston Princess]

That's my re-payment for the "projects" that get sent home for him to do and really all they are is busy work for the parents.;) Really, what is it they learn from building a fort out of toothpicks?

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: I hear ya! I hate projects! Any projects I want the kids to do, we do them in my classroom -- I love most of my parents, but I don't want to see what they can do. ;)

Most people would have noticed the street signs, but she'd drive into a lake if that's what that little gprs told her to do.

Just like that episode of "The Office" when Michael has a GPS he is following...:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

I think I finally got to sleep around midnight. I was so excited, I had a hard time sleeping and I was a little worried because MIL was already getting on my nerves..................................

Foreshadowing at its best?

[jenjolt]

What a great update!!! Wow...I'm sorry you had trouble with the rooms, but at least you were on your way!!! WOW...you MIL already getting on your nerves that can't bode well for this trip!!!

Can't wait to read more!!

[GeminiAngel]

Oh Boy, frustrated already. You're not even outta the starting gate!

You're MIL sounds like my Mom. :sad2:

[whogirl'smom]

Just take the pill, take the pill! :lmao:

[winkers]

I HATE GPS!! Seriously! They really don't know everything. :sad2:
I've never used one myself..........

Oh dear the dreaded GPS, I even find when you look up directions online they are wrong. This comment scares me, I hope you had a good time even though you're MIL was driving you crazy and you're not even at Disney.:upsidedow
you'll have to hang around and see....;)

:Just like that episode of "The Office" when Michael has a GPS he is following...:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

:lmao: Yes! That's exactly what I was thinking of when I wrote it!!:thumbsup2

What a great update!!! Wow...I'm sorry you had trouble with the rooms, but at least you were on your way!!! !
what surprised me was they made us go to get the new keys both times and it was their problem. It was seriusly a five minute walk down this never ending corridor.

You're MIL sounds like my Mom. :sad2:

I'm not sure if I shuld laugh or give my condolences.;)

[winkers]

Just take the pill, take the pill! :lmao:

:lmao: I don't have any idea what pill you're talking about......:rolleyes1

[rentayenta]

popcorn:: Keep it coming.....................

[DisneyObsession]

I could never understand some of the projects that get sent home...my DS was just NOT crafty! (So you know who did most of the work!)
And I give Hunter a <high five> for trying to stay home! It never hurts to try! ;)

I am a little concerned over the fact that MIL is getting on your nerves already and you haven't even boarded the plane yet.......:hug: I do hope it gets better!

As for procrastinating....yes, I would say you are very good at it, but I am glad the TR has officially started. :banana: Can't wait for more! :banana:

BTW...Thanks for thinking of my in AK! My DH & I missed them performing when we were there. I did have fun dancing with those guys! LOL

[KristinAnne]

That last line made me laugh! Looking forward to what's to come!

[Blueyed Girl]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I hate GPS's!! You get to a "Y" in the road and it says to continue on that path.....really??? Which one?? The one thats straight ahead of me or the actual highway that I'm on that slightly curves to the right or left?? I pick the wrong one every time. What a pain in the you know what! I told DH never to plug that into my car again.

[Bill'swife]

Trouble from the start. OH Boy, can't wait to read more. (Not more trouble of course)

Tammy

[heatherlizz602]

This is going to be awesome!!! I'm readypopcorn::

[JenAusty]

oh man.. what a start of a trip.. I can never sleep the night before we are leaving.. it just doesn't happen. Last year, my DH finally said- "I'm getting up I can't sleep I'm just laying here" hehe He's just as bad as me when it comes to vacations! I hope the next morning turned out ok! ;)

[DisneyJo]

She's getting on your nerves already? Wow this is going to be a fantastic TR :rotfl:

[wigdoutdismom]

OK, I can already tell, this is going to be good........
Does MIL read the DIS? :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[Underdog369]

The original plan was to leave at 3 but Evan and Bailie had play practice so it was 5 before we pulled out of town. In our van we had D.jay, Bailie , Ethan and me along with 14 pieces of luggage!
Mil drove her car with Evan and Hunter. She has this little gps she plugs into her car whenever she goes anywhere. She suggested we follow her to the hotel (we were staying overnight by the airport which is almost 2 hours away), but because we know better..........we told her we'd just meet her there.

I could tell lots of stories about Mil and her driving and getting lost going places she's familiar with.......but I'll be nice.;)

We ended up leaving 20 minutes later than she did and still made it to the hotel before her.:laughing: As soon as we got out of the cars Hunter told us that because whe was following her gps , they ended up going the wrong way on a very busy one way street.:scared1: Most people would have noticed the street signs, but she'd drive into a lake if that's what that little gprs told her to do.

I think I finally got to sleep around midnight. I was so excited, I had a hard time sleeping and I was a little worried because MIL was already getting on my nerves..................................

K. You might not, but I will. Alright not really, but my mother was one who, during winter, forgot to unplug the cord from the car heater, drove all through town, and got mad because no one told her the cord was attached to the car.

The GPS is another story. She uses the GPS during her work, which is fine, but gets lost when the GPS leads her to a road that dead ends. I'm suprised she doesn't yell at the GPS the same way she yelled at the recording at the airport.

My wife was dropping off my mother at an airport, stopped at the curb, and proceeded to unload her things. As she did, a recording came up saying that parking in a certain zone is not permitted. The voice chimed the same message a second time to which she replied in a loud voice( well, really screamed it), "I can't move. I'm late. I can't miss my plane." :scared1: My wife then spoke to my mother saying, "that's a recorded message."

Oh, the fun things that happen in my family.

[winkers]

popcorn:: Keep it coming.....................
popcorn:: popcorn::

I am a little concerned over the fact that MIL is getting on your nerves already and you haven't even boarded the plane yet.......:hug: I do hope it gets better!

considering she lives with me..........it doesn't take much for me to be annoyed sometimes.:laughing:

That last line made me laugh! Looking forward to what's to come!
it get's even better........

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I hate GPS's!! You get to a "Y" in the road and it says to continue on that path.....really??? Which one?? The one thats straight ahead of me or the actual highway that I'm on that slightly curves to the right or left?? I pick the wrong one every time. What a pain in the you know what! I told DH never to plug that into my car again.
I've never personally used one.........just laughed at her mis adventures.

Trouble from the start. OH Boy, can't wait to read more. (Not more trouble of course)

admit it...........the trouble makes it more fun!;)

This is going to be awesome!!! I'm readypopcorn::
there seems to be alot of popcorn eating going on.....

oh man.. what a start of a trip.. I can never sleep the night before we are leaving.. it just doesn't happen. Last year, my DH finally said- "I'm getting up I can't sleep I'm just laying here" hehe He's just as bad as me when it comes to vacations! I hope the next morning turned out ok! ;)
I'm really bad whenever I have something early in the morning.....I set the alarm and check it 50 times before I'm sure it's set right........then I wake up every 2 minutes to see what time it is.......

4She's getting on your nerves already? Wow this is going to be a fantastic TR :rotfl:
:lmao:

OK, I can already tell, this is going to be good........
Does MIL read the DIS? :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

nope, I haven't told her about it.....

[wigdoutdismom]

I might be a good idea not to tell her about it....:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

[winkers]

I might be a good idea not to tell her about it....:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

yeah......that's kinda what I thougt too.:rotfl2:

[winkers]

I spent the night with one eye on the clock and the other closed praying for sleep......it didn't work too well. By 3 I gave up and tried to find something on the **** tube to entertain myself. That didn't work either. I was like a monkey on crack with the remote control. The worst thing was I felt like a cold was setting in.

By 5, I had the troops showered, dressed and in the vehicles, without one fight, complaint, whine, or threat of bodily harm. Normally that would have been a huge accomplishemt that would have won me a Nobel Peace prize or perhaps Secretary of State. Nope.

Behold. The power of going to disney world.:worship:

We got ourselves parked in the ecconomy, way out in the boonies, lot. And started our hike to the terminal in about 15 degree weather. But we were all armed with our light jackets and the knowledge that we would soon be in sunny Florida. Take that freezing north west.

Well, all but one of us was......can you guess who was the dissenter?
I, like a mothr duck, was at the head of our line of 7 and turned around to see MIL wearing her PARKA. :laughing: I think she missed the memo about Florida being way south of us and not up north near Alaska.
We were all warmed by thoughts of sunshine and magical express, while she was anticipating a trip through frozen tundra on a dog sled.

We got checked in and through security.....again this is amazing to me each time we make it. You never know what's hiding in the recess of an 8 & 11 yr old boys back pack.......
In MIl's effort to remove her parka, shoes ,and get all her stuff ready for security, she ended up several groups behind us.

I took the time to run and get some cold medicine for me and Bailie, she was feeling something too. When I got done with that MIL had finaly made it through security and was in the process of getting her things back together...........this was a warning of things to come.

We were all hungry by this time so we ended up at starbucks for breakfast. The fact that non of us drink coffee is a little funny to me as I sit there reading the menu. I finally just gave up and said what doesn't have coffe in it?

Several muffins, fruit cups, fruity drinks and $42 bucks later, we were on our way to the gate.

When we borded the crop duster that would take us to our connection in SLC. The boys were further back on the plane then the girls. This had rows of 4 seats , 2 on each side. Bailie was next to me by the window and MIL was across the aisle next to a saint of a man.

What took place the next 15 minutes could have come straight from a Jerry Lewis comedy, if Jerry Lewis were a 66 year old woman.

She had this ginormous back pack, carry on thing along with a huge purse, pillow( no not a travel size pillow, a regular size one), blanket (again huge) and her faux fur lined parka.:confused:

When she was able she would stand in the aisle unpacking all these things from her swiss army knife of carry-on's. Just when I thought there couldn't possibly be anything else, she'd pull out something like.....her lap top, newspaper, or book.

When someone else would need past her, she would squeeze her self into her seat, elbowing and half sitting on the poor guy next to her. The flight attendant askled her at least twice to hurry, because they were ready to go. I think they were half stunned by the amount of crap this lady had.

Once she had all her neccesities out for the hour and fifteen minute flight, it required a flight attendant and me to hold all her stuff so she could locate the seatbelt. This again ended with the guy getting an elbow or 2 to the ribs.

She finally settled in for the flight with her parka still on, this would be removed 15 minutes into the flight causing more pain to the guy next to her, a blanket on her lap, pillow behind her head, strange corn filled shoulder warmer bag, on her shoulders, lap top turned off, but on her lap, newspaper that would end up causing more pain for the saint next to her, a sudoku book and a novel, along with her drink, fruit cup and other assorted snacks. All this for a short flight.

I sat across the aisle, half mortified and half laughing at the sight. Mostly I was worried, because we only had 20 minutes after we landed untill our next flight departed......

up next......the amazing race.

[maroo]

I'm in! :)

Page 10 and you just got on the plane! ...you crack me up! :)

[reelmom]

Oh my goodness! This is getting good. I hope you are typing a new post right now, I can't wait to read more.

[coteau_chick]

Ha Ha Ha. Your MIL sounds like mine. Every time she comes somewhere with us Faron complains about all the crap she takes with her. She needs a pack muel to follow her around the carry all of the stuff she brings.

[GeminiAngel]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I cannot wait for more!!! I'm dyin here!!!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[punkin413]

wow......what an adventure this is going to be! maybe i'm odd but i usually don't take out EVERYTHING i'm going to need at one time. i get it out as needed. or maybe i'm not the odd one! :rotfl: i'm sure it made the trip very interesting and your sweet MIL had a wonderful time.....and gave you plenty of laughs!

[Charleston Princess]

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: The mental image of your MIL and the unloading of all her stuff has me wiping tears from my eyes. Oh, my goodness. How will she ever get everything packed away again (including the corn-filled shoulder warmer bag :lmao: ) in time???

[DisneyJo]

So an uneventful flight then ;) :rotfl:

[Blueyed Girl]

I spent the night with one eye on the clock and the other closed praying for sleep......it didn't work too well. By 3 I gave up and tried to find something on the **** tube to entertain myself. That didn't work either. I was like a monkey on crack with the remote control. The worst thing was I felt like a cold was setting in.

By 5, I had the troops showered, dressed and in the vehicles, without one fight, complaint, whine, or threat of bodily harm. Normally that would have been a huge accomplishemt that would have won me a Nobel Peace prize or perhaps Secretary of State. Nope.

Behold. The power of going to disney world.:worship:

We got ourselves parked in the ecconomy, way out in the boonies, lot. And started our hike to the terminal in about 15 degree weather. But we were all armed with our light jackets and the knowledge that we would soon be in sunny Florida. Take that freezing north west.

Well, all but one of us was......can you guess who was the dissenter?
I, like a mothr duck, was at the head of our line of 7 and turned around to see MIL wearing her PARKA. :laughing: I think she missed the memo about Florida being way south of us and not up north near Alaska.
We were all warmed by thoughts of sunshine and magical express, while she was anticipating a trip through frozen tundra on a dog sled.

We got checked in and through security.....again this is amazing to me each time we make it. You never know what's hiding in the recess of an 8 & 11 yr old boys back pack.......
In MIl's effort to remove her parka, shoes ,and get all her stuff ready for security, she ended up several groups behind us.

I took the time to run and get some cold medicine for me and Bailie, she was feeling something too. When I got done with that MIL had finaly made it through security and was in the process of getting her things back together...........this was a warning of things to come.

We were all hungry by this time so we ended up at starbucks for breakfast. The fact that non of us drink coffee is a little funny to me as I sit there reading the menu. I finally just gave up and said what doesn't have coffe in it?

Several muffins, fruit cups, fruity drinks and $42 bucks later, we were on our way to the gate.

When we borded the crop duster that would take us to our connection in SLC. The boys were further back on the plane then the girls. This had rows of 4 seats , 2 on each side. Bailie was next to me by the window and MIL was across the aisle next to a saint of a man.

What took place the next 15 minutes could have come straight from a Jerry Lewis comedy, if Jerry Lewis were a 66 year old woman.

She had this ginormous back pack, carry on thing along with a huge purse, pillow( no not a travel size pillow, a regular size one), blanket (again huge) and her faux fur lined parka.:confused:

When she was able she would stand in the aisle unpacking all these things from her swiss army knife of carry-on's. Just when I thought there couldn't possibly be anything else, she'd pull out something like.....her lap top, newspaper, or book.

When someone else would need past her, she would squeeze her self into her seat, elbowing and half sitting on the poor guy next to her. The flight attendant askled her at least twice to hurry, because they were ready to go. I think they were half stunned by the amount of crap this lady had.

Once she had all her neccesities out for the hour and fifteen minute flight, it required a flight attendant and me to hold all her stuff so she could locate the seatbelt. This again ended with the guy getting an elbow or 2 to the ribs.

She finally settled in for the flight with her parka still on, this would be removed 15 minutes into the flight causing more pain to the guy next to her, a blanket on her lap, pillow behind her head, strange corn filled shoulder warmer bag, on her shoulders, lap top turned off, but on her lap, newspaper that would end up causing more pain for the saint next to her, a sudoku book and a novel, along with her drink, fruit cup and other assorted snacks. All this for a short flight.

I sat across the aisle, half mortified and half laughing at the sight. Mostly I was worried, because we only had 20 minutes after we landed untill our next flight departed......

up next......the amazing race.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: There are no words.

Can't wait for the next installment....aka the amazing race! popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

[LiteBrite]

Holy carp, Batman! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Well, if you had to live through this, at least you get to take advantage of the free DIS-therapy of writing all about it in glorious detail here!

[KristinAnne]

I hope feeling a cold isn't a sign of anything to come! Flights can always be adventurous...I can only imagine what else happens!

[wigdoutdismom]

All I can say is oh my gosh.........this is the funniest!:laughing: She does prepare for a flight doesn't she?!?:eek:

[DisneyObsession]

Oh Boy! The visual of your sweet little MIL and all her "stuff"! :rotfl2:

Hope you make it to the next flight!

[Underdog369]

The only thing I really remember about this part of the trip is seeing my mom as the "last one standing". This usually is not a good thing. At first, I thought the flight attendant was being rude, but then remembered she was talking to my mom. I was glad we were several rows behind her at that time. I do feel really bad for that person that had to sit by her.

Let me explain a little more about my mom. When I was younger, and when she came home, she didn't just sit down. She spread out. I mean everything she had was spread out over the space of 3 to 4 seats. Hence the swiss army back pack. I just hope the guy next to her wasn't too annoyed with all the crap she spread out.:headache:

[winkers]

All I can say is oh my gosh.........this is the funniest!: She does prepare for a flight doesn't she?!?:eek:
just to go to church she brings a carry on style bag with wheels......I guess her scriptures are really heavy!

I hope feeling a cold isn't a sign of anything to come! Flights can always be adventurous...I can only imagine what else happens!
and that was only the first flight

Well, if you had to live through this, at least you get to take advantage of the free DIS-therapy of writing all about it in glorious detail here!
I don't know what I'd do without the dis.......other than have a more organized house!

:: There are no words.

Can't wait for the next installment....aka the amazing race! popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::
I only wish you all knew MIL, she's like a character from a book.

So an uneventful flight then ;) :rotfl:
yeah, you could say that!

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: The mental image of your MIL and the unloading of all her stuff has me wiping tears from my eyes. Oh, my goodness. How will she ever get everything packed away again (including the corn-filled shoulder warmer bag :lmao: ) in time???
don't worry, there will be a picture of the corn-filled shoulder warmer in the next update!

wow......what an adventure this is going to be! maybe i'm odd but i usually don't take out EVERYTHING i'm going to need at one time. i get it out as needed. or maybe i'm not the odd one! :rotfl: i'm sure it made the trip very interesting and your sweet MIL had a wonderful time.....and gave you plenty of laughs!
No, I'm pretty sure you're in the majority.:rotfl2:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I cannot wait for more!!! I'm dyin here!!!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
:rotfl:
I sat through 3 hours of church , chuckling to myself about this update.

Ha Ha Ha. Your MIL sounds like mine. Every time she comes somewhere with us Faron complains about all the crap she takes with her. She needs a pack muel to follow her around the carry all of the stuff she brings.
d.Jay is definatley more annoyed with her than I am.........I'm always just amazed that anyone could need that much stuff.......

Oh my goodness! This is getting good. I hope you are typing a new post right now, I can't wait to read more.
I'll try not to drag this one out as long as my last one!

I'm in! :)

Page 10 and you just got on the plane! ...you crack me up! :)

I have to drag it out as long as possible!

[wigdoutdismom]

The only thing I really remember about this part of the trip is seeing my mom as the "last one standing". This usually is not a good thing. At first, I thought the flight attendant was being rude, but then remembered she was talking to my mom. I was glad we were several rows behind her at that time. I do feel really bad for that person that had to sit by her.

Let me explain a little more about my mom. When I was younger, and when she came home, she didn't just sit down. She spread out. I mean everything she had was spread out over the space of 3 to 4 seats. Hence the swiss army back pack. I just hope the guy next to her wasn't too annoyed with all the crap she spread out.:headache:

My DH always titles his posts on my pre-trippie too...:lmao:

[winkers]

Oh Boy! The visual of your sweet little MIL and all her "stuff"! :rotfl2:

Hope you make it to the next flight!
I love how everyone refers to her as "sweet"..........;)

Let me explain a little more about my mom. When I was younger, and when she came home, she didn't just sit down. She spread out. I mean everything she had was spread out over the space of 3 to 4 seats. Hence the swiss army back pack. I just hope the guy next to her wasn't too annoyed with all the crap she spread out.:headache:

One my sister in laws was complaining to me once about MIL and all her stuff, when she was there for a visit. She couldn't believe the amout of crap she took with her, as though she were visiting a desserted island. She was also amazed at the mess she would cause where ever she "landed".........we came up with the analogy of a tornado.........seriously, whenever she sits somewhere it looks like a tornado has landed.

[Underdog369]

My DH always titles his posts on my pre-trippie too...:lmao:

That way you know whether I'm adding or detracting from the storyline. Or maybe I'm commenting on another post.:laughing:

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh, this is going to be good!:thumbsup2 I can't believe she brought that much stuff out for a short flight!:rotfl2: By the time you get in the air and have a snack, its time to prepare for landing again. Has she not flown much?

[MarriedToAPrince]

Can't wait to read the rest of your TR. Sounds like lots of fun times with your MIL.:lmao:

[4 Little Bears]

Your title caught my eye and I had to open and read. Now I'm hooked on your adventures--my family keeps asking me what I laughing at...thanks!

[Underdog369]

Oh, this is going to be good!:thumbsup2 I can't believe she brought that much stuff out for a short flight!:rotfl2: By the time you get in the air and have a snack, its time to prepare for landing again. Has she not flown much?

My mom has flown several times from WA to NC. She is the same every time. Although, there were a few times where she REQUIRED a wheel chair and assistance into and out of the air plane EVEN THOUGH SHE DIDN'T NEED IT!!!!!!!!:rotfl:

When we pick her up at the airport, she is usually the last one off the plane. Does this set things up for the next part? You bet! Wait and see.

[smidgy]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="SeaGreen"]The .
That's my re-payment for the "projects" that get sent home for him to do and really all they are is busy work for the parents.;) Really, what is it they learn from building a fort out of toothpicks?
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:rotfl: my favorite was .. we are doing a very special project. please send your child with a blank white T-shirt, and any fruit or vegetable starting with the letter "A". and you have been chosen to provide "glitter" for the classroom.

[MAGICFOR2]

My mom has flown several times from WA to NC. She is the same every time. Although, there were a few times where she REQUIRED a wheel chair and assistance into and out of the air plane EVEN THOUGH SHE DIDN'T NEED IT!!!!!!!!:rotfl:

When we pick her up at the airport, she is usually the last one off the plane. Does this set things up for the next part? You bet! Wait and see.

:surfweb:

[smidgy]

Let me explain a little more about my mom. When I was younger, and when she came home, she didn't just sit down. She spread out. I mean everything she had was spread out over the space of 3 to 4 seats. Hence the swiss army back pack. I just hope the guy next to her wasn't too annoyed with all the crap she spread out.:headache:

any Mr. Bean fans? I am reminded of him preparing to take an exam, with numerous pencils, an alarm clock, and a "lucky" stuffed animal. some people like to surround themselves with "comfy" things from home. (and heaven help those sitting besides them!!!:confused3 )

[smidgy]

on a separate note. if you like the movie, read the book, Gone With the WInd..
there is SO much more than is in the movie.

actualy, buy it for MIL, maybe it will occupy her time...:roll

thanks for the entertainment!!!looking for more:surfweb:

[addictedtothemouse]

Was this you :rolleyes1 trying to pretend you didn't know DMIL?:lmao:

[winkers]

Oh, this is going to be good!:thumbsup2 I can't believe she brought that much stuff out for a short flight!:rotfl2: By the time you get in the air and have a snack, its time to prepare for landing again. Has she not flown much?
she over packs just to go to the grocery store!

Can't wait to read the rest of your TR. Sounds like lots of fun times with your MIL.:lmao:
it's much funnier in hind sight!

Your title caught my eye and I had to open and read. Now I'm hooked on your adventures--my family keeps asking me what I laughing at...thanks!
my family does the same thing to me! even my dogs look at me like I'm crazy.

:rotfl: my favorite was .. we are doing a very special project. please send your child with a blank white T-shirt, and any fruit or vegetable starting with the letter "A". and you have been chosen to provide "glitter" for the classroom.
was that all for one project?

any Mr. Bean fans? I am reminded of him preparing to take an exam, with numerous pencils, an alarm clock, and a "lucky" stuffed animal. some people like to surround themselves with "comfy" things from home. (and heaven help those sitting besides them!!!:confused3 )
I love Mr. Bean......he's one of our kids favorites! And MIL's social skills are very similar to Bean's!

on a separate note. if you like the movie, read the book, Gone With the WInd..
there is SO much more than is in the movie.
I have read it several times and love it! It is almost like a totally different story. I've also read Scarlet, the sequel writen by another author.

Was this you :rolleyes1 trying to pretend you didn't know DMIL?:lmao:

yep! but she kept talking to me...........and i'm to polite to ignore her.:laughing:

[thelittlemermaid83]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
popcorn:: popcorn::

[Underdog369]

Was this you :rolleyes1 trying to pretend you didn't know DMIL?:lmao:

Again, I was soooo glad I was several rows (almost 1/3 of the plane) behind her. She would have insisted I help her with all her cra..... stuff. During the rest of the trip I tried to convince her to not carry so much. Well, you'll see what happens.

[carissanboys]

That stinks that some of you were beginning to start a cold. That is my fear for our upcoming trip. I've basically had one continuous cold all winter long. I'm recovering from bronchitis right now. I'm hoping that we'll all be relatively healthy for our trip.

Too funny about your MIL on the plane! :rotfl: So much stuff for such a short flight. I bring along my iPod and I'm good. :thumbsup2

[winkers]

That stinks that some of you were beginning to start a cold. That is my fear for our upcoming trip. I've basically had one continuous cold all winter long. I'm recovering from bronchitis right now. I'm hoping that we'll all be relatively healthy for our trip.

Too funny about your MIL on the plane! :rotfl: So much stuff for such a short flight. I bring along my iPod and I'm good. :thumbsup2
Yikes! I hope you are feeling better before you go!!
at least with a cold you can still get up and go to the parks. I'd much rather that than a stomach bug.:scared:

[winkers]

As I mentioned before, I was a little nervous about making our connection in SLC. We only had 20 minutes from the time our flight landed untill our connecting flight departed. We talked to the flight attendant when we got on the plane asking if there was a way to get us off the plane a little faster and they said all they could do was announce that their were some passangers who needed to get to a flight.

This kinda irritated me. I've been on flights before where they asked all of us to remain seated while those who had to get to a flight left first.:confused3 So, as were taxiing to the gate the attendant announced that there were several passangers who had close connections and if you didn't could you please let them go first............that was a joke.:mad:

Sine we were up front, Bailie, MIL and I got off fairly quickly. I asked where our connection was and it was in terminal D, we were in B.:eek: With about 12 minutes to go!!! I left MIL at the gate to wait for the boys and Bailie and I took off.
I seriously felt like I was in an episode of the amazing race! thank heavens for moving walk ways!:worship: We got there with 5 minutes left....everyone else was on the plane and the attendant asked if I was a "Kendall".....they had been waiting for us.

The boys showed up a few minutes later with , of course, MIL in the rear. We boarded the plane and I was informing D.Jay that I was NOT going to sit next to MIL when he asked me where the blue bag was..................:scared1: crap! I'd left the bag with all our swimsuits on the last plane. Just as I was about to ask the attendant if they could call and let them know I had left something another attendant asked if this was my bag! The other crew had found it and sent it over!:cloud9:

We got ourselves situated with D.Jay, me and Ethan on 1 row with the rest behind us....MIL was telling Bailie and Hunter that she needed the window seat because she didn't want to have to move a bunch of times for them to go to the bathroom.....................................well, suprise, suprise......guess who had to go 5 times???

Yep, she did.:headache:

About 4 hours later we landed in Florida!! We were all so excited.........I had to get this picture of MIL with the infamous "neck warmer"
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01170.jpg
You can also see ONE of her blankets in that picture.......

On our short walk to the monorail, we had to stop and wait for MIL about 5 times. But it was early on in the trip so I wasn't too annoyed.

When we got to the monorail, I noticed that MIL still had that thing around her neck!!:rotfl2:
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01185.jpg

Hunter likes to "surf" the rail.......

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01191.jpg
Bailie was in heaven when she found an Ipod machine...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01180.jpg

Ethan was the "photographer" as we went throught the airport to ME...

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01171.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01176.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01184.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01196.jpg

The magical express counter was pretty empty when we got there!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01199.jpg

We were directed to our line to wait for our bus.....MIL decided this was a good time to cram everything back in her bag........yep, she was still wearing her neck and shoulder warmer.:rotfl:
The sad thing is......she knew she was wearing it! I thought maybe she had just forgot about it, but nope. She was fully aware.:laughing:


up next.....finding phil.....

[MiaBella05]

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

[thelittlemermaid83]

Your MIL is hilarious! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[DisneyJo]

So was the neck warmer still warm? :rotfl:

[k_reile]

I was lucky enough to go to Paris with my best friend in Oct 07 (2 wks after my WDW trip) She "had" to go for work, so the room was paid for. All i had to do was pay for my flight, food, souvies. Well we flew from Cleveland to Newark. Our flight in Cleveland was delayed. By the time we got to Newark we had like 10 minutes to catch our international flight which was in another terminal. We were not the only ones on our plane trying to catch a flight. We asked the attendants if we could be let off first...nope not happening. We RAN as fast as we could (and we were dragging a lot of crap bc the next flight was going to be a long one). We made it there just as they were closing the door. They were not going to wait for us at all. It really irritated us. And we knew that once on the plane that if we barely made it on there...then our luggage did not make it on there. We were right.

So I guess in a really detailed question...did your luggage make the connection??

[maroo]

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

that is too, too funny...

are we sure she isn't reading this...:eek:

[reelmom]

I'm loving it! And by the smile on MIL's face, she's loving it too. Do you think you will ever be able to go back without her?

[punkin413]

i have a feeling you will be doing a lot of waiting for MIL on this trip. maybe you should change the name to "waiting on MIL....." kinda like "saving private ryan." :rotfl2: i feel your pain. even though anna and chris are very capable of moving FASTER than ray and i, they never did on this last trip. in fact, we found ourselves waiting on them A LOT....like ALL THE TIME. but they have a 4 year old so that made sense. his little legs don't move as fast as ours do. i'm sure they all got really tired at looking at the back of our heads. by the 3rd day of our trip, we ended up splitting up a lot because ray lacks the patience factor when it comes to waiting. it was for the best. :laughing:

Just as I was about to ask the attendant if they could call and let them know I had left something another attendant asked if this was my bag! The other crew had found it and sent it over!:cloud9:

what a relief!

I had to get this picture of MIL with the infamous "neck warmer"
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01170.jpg

and her tink shirt! :goodvibes what's so funny is i don't think i've ever seen anyone with a neck warmer on in FLORIDA!!!! :rotfl:

[jenjolt]

Oh man!! I hate those really really short layovers they are no fun!! I'm so glad you made it!!!

Wow...sounds like you are going to have quite the trip with MIL LOL!!!

[coteau_chick]

Your airport race sounds like our trip last year. We also almost missed our first and second flight. I bet this is only the beginning of the waiting on MIL.

[GeminiAngel]

:rotfl: :rotfl:
The kids photos! The neck warmer!
:rotfl: :rotfl:

[DisGirlAllie]

Oh my goodness this is so funny! I love it!

[KristinAnne]

Oh this is too funny! I have a feeling we'll be doing a lot of laughing throughout this report. You definitely have a sense of humor, regardless how true the situation is!

[wigdoutdismom]

Neck warmer = Tres Chic:confused:
Just maybe somebody, sometime told her they liked the thing :rotfl2:

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, I was so stressed for you trying to make your connecting flight!!! :scared:

MIL is too cute with her Tink shirt and her neck warmer!!! :laughing:

[winkers]

Your MIL is hilarious! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
that's one way to look at it....;)

So was the neck warmer still warm? :rotfl:
the funny thing is, she never heated it up to begin with, so I have no idea why she was wearing it for 6 hours!

So I guess in a really detailed question...did your luggage make the connection??
Wow, you really had a close call!
Luckily our luggage did make it!

:are we sure she isn't reading this...:eek:
she's still speaking to me........:rotfl2:
She doesn't even know that I do trip reports.

I'm loving it! And by the smile on MIL's face, she's loving it too. Do you think you will ever be able to go back without her?
she will not be going with us next time..........it'll take awhile before I forget how painfull vacationing with her can be.;)

and her tink shirt! :goodvibes what's so funny is i don't think i've ever seen anyone with a neck warmer on in FLORIDA!!!! :rotfl:
Actually, that's my tink shirt......I was nice and let her borrow it...which will come into play as kinda funny later on in the report when she makes a comment about my size in relation to her.........

Oh man!! I hate those really really short layovers they are no fun!! I'm so glad you made it!!!
!
that's the first time I've encountered that......not fun!

Your airport race sounds like our trip last year. We also almost missed our first and second flight. I bet this is only the beginning of the waiting on MIL.
yeah, waiting on her becomes a theme!

:rotfl: :rotfl:
The kids photos! The neck warmer!
:rotfl: :rotfl:
she is a what not to wear episode waiting to happen!

Oh my goodness this is so funny! I love it!
thanks!

Oh this is too funny! I have a feeling we'll be doing a lot of laughing throughout this report. You definitely have a sense of humor, regardless how true the situation is!
humor is the only thing that keeps me from strangling her at times.

Neck warmer = Tres Chic:confused:
Just maybe somebody, sometime told her they liked the thing :rotfl2:
MIL has her own sense of fashion.........I'll buy her a nice "normal" outfit for christmas and by the time she's done with it and all her "accesories" it's un recognizable!

MIL is too cute with her Tink shirt and her neck warmer!!! :laughing:

who knows, maybe she'll start a fashion trend.:laughing:

[rentayenta]

After reading your report, I am starting to think all my flight drama would have made for good trip report reading. :lmao:

[wigdoutdismom]

This TR is very inspiring!

[winkers]

After reading your report, I am starting to think all my flight drama would have made for good trip report reading. :lmao:
yeah, I'd love to read about you getting 5 people through the airport to make a 7 minute layover!!!:rotfl2:

This TR is very inspiring!

ok, I'm not sure how to take that!:rotfl:

[MAGICFOR2]

That stinks that some of you were beginning to start a cold. That is my fear for our upcoming trip. I've basically had one continuous cold all winter long. I'm recovering from bronchitis right now. I'm hoping that we'll all be relatively healthy for our trip.

Too funny about your MIL on the plane! :rotfl: So much stuff for such a short flight. I bring along my iPod and I'm good. :thumbsup2

Here's some PD for you! pixiedust: We leave town in 15 days, and I feel a cold coming on - I WILL NOT GET SICK. I WILL NOT GET SICK. I WILL NOT GET SICK.:sick:

[carissanboys]

At least the neck warmer was a pretty red! :rotfl:

That's so awesome about them getting your carry on bag to you! :thumbsup2

Bailie, in particular, is looking very grown up to me in these pictures. :goodvibes

[coteau_chick]

At least the neck warmer was a pretty red! :rotfl:

That's so awesome about them getting your carry on bag to you! :thumbsup2

Bailie, in particular, is looking very grown up to me in these pictures. :goodvibes

I was thinking the same thing. She is growing. She is looking more like a teenager. She is a beautiful girl. I am sure she is a sweetheart too.

[DisneyLaura]

Oh Cherie reading that you and Ballie needed cold medicine worries me, I hope you guys don't get sick. Your TR with your MIL is going to be very funny I can see it already. I guess I should take notes because we're bringing my mom with us in November. She usually goes on vacation with us every year but never have we've been to Disney together. The plane should be interesting.

[winkers]

I guess I should take notes because we're bringing my mom with us in November. She usually goes on vacation with us every year but never have we've been to Disney together. The plane should be interesting.
If your mom normally doesn't bother you, you should be fine.:thumbsup2

I was thinking the same thing. She is growing. She is looking more like a teenager. She is a beautiful girl. I am sure she is a sweetheart too.
:rotfl: that's for Bailie being a sweetheart! She can be , when she wants to be....


That's so awesome about them getting your carry on bag to you! :thumbsup2
Bailie, in particular, is looking very grown up to me in these pictures. :goodvibes
I was really shocked when they had the bag there for us! I have no idea how they got it there so fast!
Bailie has changed alot since last year......I've noticed it alot while looking through the pictures from last trip.........

Here's some PD for you! pixiedust: We leave town in 15 days, and I feel a cold coming on - I WILL NOT GET SICK. I WILL NOT GET SICK. I WILL NOT GET SICK.:sick:

Oh no! I hope you stay healthy!! On the bright side, if it does hit you now, you should have plenty of time to get over it by then!

[carissanboys]

Here's some PD for you! pixiedust: We leave town in 15 days, and I feel a cold coming on - I WILL NOT GET SICK. I WILL NOT GET SICK. I WILL NOT GET SICK.:sick:

Awww - thank you! :goodvibes PD for you too! :tink:

[whogirl'smom]

Trippy deja vu here! We were in SLC airport with a 35 minute layover (which turned into a 15 minute layover), running from D to B terminals, except add that I have asthma! We get to the gate and hear "Are you the Carrs?" Yes, yes, we are and can I please have some oxygen?:rotfl: Not funny at the time, but what is it with that airport? Do they people can just teleport from one place to the other? And, I left a bag under my seat of the plane we had just gotten off of, but no nice stewardess brought it to us! Know what was in it????? See's candy. :sad:

I have to know how your MIL warmed her little bean bag...did she bring a microwave, too??

[winkers]

Trippy deja vu here! We were in SLC airport with a 35 minute layover (which turned into a 15 minute layover), running from D to B terminals, except add that I have asthma! We get to the gate and hear "Are you the Carrs?" Yes, yes, we are and can I please have some oxygen?:rotfl: Not funny at the time, but what is it with that airport? Do they people can just teleport from one place to the other? And, I left a bag under my seat of the plane we had just gotten off of, but no nice stewardess brought it to us! Know what was in it????? See's candy. :sad:

I have to know how your MIL warmed her little bean bag...did she bring a microwave, too??

maybe it's the slc curse??
So you lost a whole bag full of see's candy?:sad2: losing chocolate is alot worse than swimsuits!

MIL never warmed up the bag, so I still can't figure out why she was wearing it!:upsidedow

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh no! I hope you stay healthy!! On the bright side, if it does hit you now, you should have plenty of time to get over it by then!

Awww - thank you! :goodvibes PD for you too! :tink:

Thank you! I'm resting up this morning! So far not too bad!

Cherie, I don't know what it is about SLC, but it has happened to us at SLC a few times too. We had to RUN from B to D or something like that when our DS was 3 mo old. I'm running through the airport with his head flopping all over the place, and DH is loaded down with carry ons. The gate people are picking up the phone and calling to hold the plane for us as we run by - we made it, and so did our luggage - I can't figure that one out yet!:confused3

What has happened to us is you get there, and they don't have a "parking space" for your plane, so you sit on the runway waiting for a spot while your connecting flight leaves.

Your MIL is so funny! I can't wait to hear more!

[ShannonMB]

MIL never warmed up the bag, so I still can't figure out why she was wearing it!

Hi Cherie, I'm a newbie to your TRs, but I can see why they have such a following -- and you just got to Fl! Your MIL is cracking me up!!! :lmao: LMAO The cold neckwarmer. hahahaha :rotfl:

Now I seriously can't wait till you get to Disney, and I'm so hoping you and Bailie stay healthy!! :wizard:

[wigdoutdismom]

The "inspiring" comment, is a good thing, you are inspiring me to never take someone like your MIL to Disney World......:eek:
and your writing style is wonderful!:goodvibes

[disneyeeyorefan]

I am coming out of lurkdom! I love your trip reports and think you are VERY brave to take your mil to Disney(but I wouldn't take mine across the street).
I look forward to the rest of your trip report:donald:

[JenAusty]

Maybe MIL knows the secret to a comfortable plane ride.. maybe the warmer and the blankie and the bag with all the stuff made her feel right at home.. and then 4 hours didn't seem so bad.. hehe Maybe she knows the secret to the perfect plane ride.. hehe who knows. I'm glad you made it to your other flight... thankfully we have like 40 minute wait.. so hopefully I won't have to deal with that. We will see. I like the random goofy face pictures...those are the best. Did you have to wait a long time to get on the ME bus?

[coffeehousemom]

Loving the TR so far!! I almost had a MIL trip she changed her mind about going 2 months before we were supposed to go.....hmm well maybe she had so help....

Bailie looks so different from your last TR. She is very pretty. Any advice on the whole transformation in 2 seconds flat from wonderful daughter to "you are the worst mom ever" would be appreciated!! Its already starting at age 10 yipes!!

Can't wait for more!!:cutie:

[reelmom]

Winkers,
Don't make us come get you to make you write another update. If Jordan can't hide from us in China, you won't be able to either.:rotfl: I hope you are having a great weekend.

[stephanym]

I love your trip reports! I can't wait for more!
We leave Tuesday for a trip with my son's elementary percussion band - I'm so stinking excited I can't stand it!

[stephanym]

Subscribing....

[AngVT]

I think your MIL and mine must be sisters! LOL!!! Mine couldn't find her wallet, with her license and cc's when we went on our one (and only) girl's trip to FL, several years ago... Yup, just like sisters, the stuff on the plane and all! ;)

[stephanym]

I can't wait for an update!

[Bill'swife]

You are right trouble is funny. Sorry about the MIL and all her stuff. I was so anxious reading about your trek to the next plane. I was almost certain MIL was going to be left behind. Glad everyone made it. Can't wait for more.

Tammy

[Underdog369]

Maybe MIL knows the secret to a comfortable plane ride.. maybe the warmer and the blankie and the bag with all the stuff made her feel right at home.. and then 4 hours didn't seem so bad.. hehe Maybe she knows the secret to the perfect plane ride.. hehe who knows. I'm glad you made it to your other flight... thankfully we have like 40 minute wait.. so hopefully I won't have to deal with that. We will see. I like the random goofy face pictures...those are the best. Did you have to wait a long time to get on the ME bus?

We had about a 5 minute wait, but my mother decided that she needed to get her camera. In order to do that she had to unpack EVERYTHING because the camera was at the bottom of her bag. We have a pic of her repacking just before we were called to the bus. Seems to me that her finding her camera the first few days caused more than a few delays.. :headache: more to come from this side.

Something else to look forward to, we will have a guest writer helping with this report. You'll have to keep reading to see who.

[reelmom]

We had about a 5 minute wait, but my mother decided that she needed to get her camera. In order to do that she had to unpack EVERYTHING because the camera was at the bottom of her bag. We have a pic of her repacking just before we were called to the bus. Seems to me that her finding her camera the first few days caused more than a few delays.. :headache: more to come from this side.

Something else to look forward to, we will have a guest writer helping with this report. You'll have to keep reading to see who.

Oooooo, I can't wait to see who the guest writer will be. I'm betting either Evan or Bailie.

[Kimberly815]

Count me in! Mysterious Guest Writers, Family fun, and antic from MIL! What more could a girl ask for!

[GeminiAngel]

popcorn:: popcorn::

[winkers]

The "inspiring" comment, is a good thing, you are inspiring me to never take someone like your MIL to Disney World......:eek:

:thumbsup2 I'm like a public service message...........

I am coming out of lurkdom! I love your trip reports and think you are VERY brave to take your mil to Disney(but I wouldn't take mine across the street).
I look forward to the rest of your trip report:donald:
thanks for posting!
Maybe you should take your MIL across the street and leave her there...

Maybe MIL knows the secret to a comfortable plane ride.. maybe the warmer and the blankie and the bag with all the stuff made her feel right at home.. and then 4 hours didn't seem so bad.. hehe Maybe she knows the secret to the perfect plane ride.. hehe who knows. I'm glad you made it to your other flight... thankfully we have like 40 minute wait.. so hopefully I won't have to deal with that. We will see. I like the random goofy face pictures...those are the best. Did you have to wait a long time to get on the ME bus?
we didn't have very long to wait for the bus, plus MIL was entertaining us while she tried to find her camera....

Bailie looks so different from your last TR. She is very pretty. Any advice on the whole transformation in 2 seconds flat from wonderful daughter to "you are the worst mom ever" would be appreciated!! Its already starting at age 10 yipes!!
:
Bailie was born with pms, so I don't have any advice other than gaining Job like patience........
I was in the grocery store and someone who has taught Bailie in church told me how sweet she is.....I wanted to say "are you sure you've got the right mom?" But I was nice and just said "thank you".

Winkers,
Don't make us come get you to make you write another update. If Jordan can't hide from us in China, you won't be able to either.:rotfl: I hope you are having a great weekend.
sorry, "life" has gotten in the way!

I think your MIL and mine must be sisters! LOL!!! Mine couldn't find her wallet, with her license and cc's when we went on our one (and only) girl's trip to FL, several years ago... Yup, just like sisters, the stuff on the plane and all! ;)
it's scary to think there's another one of her out there!
We were watching The Offi ce the other night and I told D.Jay his mom could be a character on that show!

You are right trouble is funny. Sorry about the MIL and all her stuff. I was so anxious reading about your trek to the next plane. I was almost certain MIL was going to be left behind. Glad everyone made it. Can't wait for more.

Tammy
the thought of leaving her did cross my mind a few times....:laughing:

Oooooo, I can't wait to see who the guest writer will be. I'm betting either Evan or Bailie.
:idea:

Count me in! Mysterious Guest Writers, Family fun, and antic from MIL! What more could a girl ask for!
chocolate!!!

popcorn:: popcorn::
popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

[nebo]

I can't believe you haven't even gotten to check in yet.:confused3
And people tell me I'm a slow writer. I also can't believe how stressful it must be having to make connecting flights, I hate our non stops when I don't drive. And your mil is sweetheart, D-Jay must be very proud. And what's with the surfing on the monorail? I suppose it's better then skydiving.

You arrived tuesday, right? Yeah, that's when that great Florida weather really kicked in. I'm thinking of changing the name of my report to,,

"As God is my witness, I will never go to Disney in February again!

Wait, forgot the last quotation mark.
"
nebo

[winkers]

I can't believe you haven't even gotten to check in yet.:confused3
And people tell me I'm a slow writer. I also can't believe how stressful it must be having to make connecting flights, I hate our non stops when I don't drive. And your mil is sweetheart, D-Jay must be very proud. And what's with the surfing on the monorail? I suppose it's better then skydiving.

You arrived tuesday, right? Yeah, that's when that great Florida weather really kicked in. I'm thinking of changing the name of my report to,,

"As God is my witness, I will never go to Disney in February again!

Wait, forgot the last quotation mark.
"
nebo

I know, I'm slow! It's part of my charm....

[winkers]

My plan to do an update this morning were de-railed by 2 trips to the doctor. One for my Dad and one for Hunter...............He broke his finger during recess.:eek:

He now has a splint and of course it's on his right hand......I told him I was going to tell everyone he broke it picking his nose, he wasn't too amused by that.:rotfl:

So it looks like I get to be his scribe for 3 weeks......

[maroo]

My plan to do an update this morning were de-railed by 2 trips to the doctor. One for my Dad and one for Hunter...............He broke his finger during recess.:eek:

He now has a splint and of course it's on his right hand......I told him I was going to tell everyone he broke it picking his nose, he wasn't too amused by that.:rotfl:

So it looks like I get to be his scribe for 3 weeks......

Oh no!!!! Broke his finger. Ouch! :headache:

lol on the picking his nose. Poor thing! :)




:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: ok...enough sympathy... on with the show!! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

[vamassey1]

I'm loving your report. I got up to speed by reading the pre trip too. Your MIL reminds me of my mother. Good luck and keep writing.

[GeminiAngel]

Hope all is good with your Dad.
Tell Hunter to grow a fingernail long so he doesn't have to dig so hard!:rotfl:
Hope he's not hurting too much. :grouphug:

I tried to update my report yesterday. Ended up getting way too distracted so I abandoned ship. Gonna try tonight after dinner.

[smidgy]

I hate our non stops when I don't drive. "
nebo

I hate our non stops when he does drive! (I don't dare drink even a little juice pack!)

[Underdog369]

I hate our non stops when he does drive! (I don't dare drink even a little juice pack!)

Hunter and I are the ones to worry about on trips. If I drink anything 24 hours before we drive a long distance, we HAVE to visit at least 2/3 of the rest stops and a few watered weeds along the way. :sad2: If Hunter has anything to drink, even a small sip, he has to "go" 15 minutes later, and it's an emergency. I think he gets that from Cherie's side of the family.:rolleyes1

[carissanboys]

Hunter and I are the ones to worry about on trips. If I drink anything 24 hours before we drive a long distance, we HAVE to visit at least 2/3 of the rest stops and a few watered weeds along the way. :sad2: If Hunter has anything to drink, even a small sip, he has to "go" 15 minutes later, and it's an emergency. I think he gets that from Cherie's side of the family.:rolleyes1

Sounds like maybe you guys need a pee container too Cherie! :rolleyes1

[DisneyLaura]

I cannot wait to see who the mystery writer will be :surfweb:

[winkers]

During our trek through the airport, Ethan had convinced me to relenquish control of the camera.......this was a big step for me......I guess that's part of the Disney magic. it can make a control freak loosen up a little.:)

We borded our Magical Express bus and were off to Port Orleans! MIL was so excited she couldn't sit still. It was fun watching her take it all in for the first time!
Ethan was snapping pictures like a professional and Hunter had to use the busses bathroom............I should have seen that as a hint of things to come.

here's some of the pictures Ethan took on our way.......When we looked at them later I was pretty empressed with some of the detail he caught that I wouldn't have thought to get............

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01235.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01237.jpg


When we got there I was a little un-certain where to look or what to do! This was one of my dream resorts, yes...I have low expectations, but I was so excited to get checked in.....I couldn't decide if I should gawk at everything or go strait to check in............Well, I went to check in while everyone else gawked.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01244.jpg

it's so strange to see flowers in Feb!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01245.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01246.jpg
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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01252.jpg

After a few minutes we were on our way to our rooms!
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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01257.jpg

Just after that picture was taken one of the kids yelled.........ewww a dead frog.:scared:
There was a poor frog that had been flattened like a pancake mid leap. Of course the kids wanted a picture but I was a meanie and said no.
Little did I know that this poor creature would be named "Phil" by Ethan and linger our entire stay.

You may thank me now for there being no pictures.....:laughing:

We were all excited to see our rooms and explore a little....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01261.jpg

Never let an 8 year old pose you.......
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01264.jpg

We had a towel animal in one room....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01263.jpg

I love the sinks....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01262.jpg

After awhile we headed for the boat dock to check out Downtown Disney..

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01266.jpg
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up next.....Are you sure we're in Florida???

[JenAusty]

We had about a 5 minute wait, but my mother decided that she needed to get her camera. In order to do that she had to unpack EVERYTHING because the camera was at the bottom of her bag. We have a pic of her repacking just before we were called to the bus. Seems to me that her finding her camera the first few days caused more than a few delays.. :headache: more to come from this side.

Something else to look forward to, we will have a guest writer helping with this report. You'll have to keep reading to see who.

[FONT="Arial Black"]ohh guest writer!!![/FO:woohoo: NT]

[rentayenta]

:thumbsup2 Great photos. I think I like the FQ better than Riverside.

[coteau_chick]

Wow POFQ is so pretty. Poor Phil. :rotfl:
I can't wait to read more. Bailey is so grown up looking. Tell her I said she is beautiful. You have such a good looking family.

[winkers]

[FONT="Arial Black"]ohh guest writer!!![/FO:woohoo: NT]
:rotfl:
no, it won't be MIL!

:thumbsup2 Great photos. I think I like the FQ better than Riverside.
me too!

Wow POFQ is so pretty. Poor Phil. :rotfl:
I can't wait to read more. Bailey is so grown up looking. Tell her I said she is beautiful. You have such a good looking family.

It's funny seeing such a big change in her since last year. She's growing up way too fast!

[vamassey1]

Wonderful pictures. Our first stop after checking is Downtown Disney too! I would love to stay there some day. It's much prettier than the French Quarter in New Orleans, it's cleaner. Not to say the real French Quarter doesn't have some sights to behold, but it's not clean and don't go down there on garbage day.

[DisneyJo]

Woohooo you're finally there ;) :rotfl:

Poor Phil :lmao:

So did you get connecting rooms or anything?

[JenAusty]

Great pictures of the signs and everything! I love seeing picture like that but I always forget to take them when I'm there.. hehe

I LOVE the sink area.. its very pretty.

and that picture of you on the bed is cute! You look comfy on your disney bed! =D

[GeminiAngel]

Great pictures! Great update! You're writing is refreshing.:cloud9:
I know exactly where you're going with the "are we in florida" :rotfl:

[MAGICFOR2]

You made it to your hotel!:banana: How many trips in to bring MILs stuff in? Your resort looks really nice! It would be fun to stay there some time!

Oh, you got a pet Phil! Thanks for no pics.:thumbsup2 Yes, Bailey is really growing up, and she is so beautiful. princess:

[Charleston Princess]

Ahhh, I loved the pictures of POFQ -- we have many fond memories there!

Thank you for squelching the idea to take pictures of Phil. :lmao: :scared:

[whogirl'smom]

POFQ looks so pretty, you got lots of good pictures. We have pedestal sinks in 2 of our bathrooms, meaning you have to get pretty creative with storage!All the kids are looking so grown up--I miss Bailie's red hair. She looks so much older, which I'm sure she loves!

See, if you had taken a picture of Phil, you could have made a Flat Phil for the trip....get it??? :rotfl2: (That was a really bad joke...:rotfl: )

[Kimberly815]

The resort looks lovely. I have never really wanted to stay there, but your pictures may change my mind!

[Bill'swife]

I have to say I'm glad there was no picture of Phil.

All of your pics are great! He did a good job.

Tammy

[carissanboys]

My boys would have loved seeing a picture of Phil! :rolleyes1

Great photos - that last one of Bailie is great. :thumbsup2

Since I have yet to be to Port Orleans at all and we're staying at Riverside, I will wait and give my comparison when I return. ;)

[Underdog369]

Here's some of the pictures Ethan took on our way.......When we looked at them later I was pretty empressed with some of the detail he caught that I wouldn't have thought to get............


I was suprised at alot of the pics the kids took. These were just the beginning of their creativity. I really enjoyed the "view from a kids perspective" at DW. ;)


Just after that picture was taken one of the kids yelled.........ewww a dead frog.:scared:
There was a poor frog that had been flattened like a pancake mid leap. Of course the kids wanted a picture but I was a meanie and said no.
Little did I know that this poor creature would be named "Phil" by Ethan and linger our entire stay.

You may thank me now for there being no pictures.....:laughing:



The funny thing is, Bailie :cutie: was the first one to say she wanted a picture of it. I think she may have gotten one on her phone without us knowing.....:angel:

Wow POFQ is so pretty. Poor Phil. :rotfl:
I can't wait to read more. Bailey is so grown up looking. Tell her I said she is beautiful. You have such a good looking family.

I'm not sure how I'm going to fight off the boys she is going to attract. Maybe they'll have to go through a full FBI investigation process before they are allowed to even THINK about dating her....:rotfl2:

Woohooo you're finally there ;) :rotfl:

Poor Phil :lmao:

So did you get connecting rooms or anything?

Actually, Phil wasn't poor any more. The bad part was he was belly up, if you know what I mean....:scared:

You made it to your hotel!:banana: How many trips in to bring MILs stuff in? Your resort looks really nice! It would be fun to stay there some time!

Oh, you got a pet Phil! Thanks for no pics.:thumbsup2 Yes, Bailey is really growing up, and she is so beautiful. princess:

Only one trip for my mom. All we had to worry about was carry-ons. We were also kinda bad. We made her carry her own stuff. :snooty:

My boys would have loved seeing a picture of Phil! :rolleyes1

Great photos - that last one of Bailie is great. :thumbsup2

Since I have yet to be to Port Orleans at all and we're staying at Riverside, I will wait and give my comparison when I return. ;)

The frog was sunny side up. There was nothing hidden from view. Are you sure they still would want a look? :confused3

[winkers]

Wonderful pictures. Our first stop after checking is Downtown Disney too! I would love to stay there some day. It's much prettier than the French Quarter in New Orleans, it's cleaner. Not to say the real French Quarter doesn't have some sights to behold, but it's not clean and don't go down there on garbage day.
I've always wanted to go to the French Quarter, the real one, just for all the old houses.....It's too bad that it isn't kept very clean.

So did you get connecting rooms or anything?
Yep, we had connecting rooms. I didn't put alot about the room in the update because my computer battery was realy low and I was in a hurry.:)

Great pictures of the signs and everything! I love seeing picture like that but I always forget to take them when I'm there.. hehe

I always forget about the signs and getting pics of the resort too.

Great pictures! Great update! You're writing is refreshing.:cloud9:
I know exactly where you're going with the "are we in florida" :rotfl:
thanks! I think we brought the weather from the north with us.

You made it to your hotel!:banana: How many trips in to bring MILs stuff in? Your resort looks really nice! It would be fun to stay there some time!
:
I'm a meanie and made her carry her own stuff.....there will be more of that issue later on.;) We all had carry ons to get up to the room, so she was on her own.

Thank you for squelching the idea to take pictures of Phil. :lmao: :scared:
you're welcome.:rotfl2:

See, if you had taken a picture of Phil, you could have made a Flat Phil for the trip....get it??? :rotfl2: (That was a really bad joke...:rotfl: )
:lmao:
I hadn't thought of that!:thumbsup2

The resort looks lovely. I have never really wanted to stay there, but your pictures may change my mind!
One of it's pluses, for me anyway, is how small the resort is....you don't feel like your walking for a mile before you get to where you're going.

I have to say I'm glad there was no picture of Phil.


I thought everyone would appreciate that!

My boys would have loved seeing a picture of Phil! :rolleyes1



:lmao:

[punkin413]

here's some of the pictures Ethan took on our way.......When we looked at them later I was pretty empressed with some of the detail he caught that I wouldn't have thought to get............

awwwww.....ethan's the little photographer! he shows promise. maybe he'll make you gobs of money one day photographing for a magazine!

There was a poor frog that had been flattened like a pancake mid leap.

poor phil. R.I.P. :sad1:

Never let an 8 year old pose you.......
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/DSC01264.jpg

i think this is cute!

[Blueyed Girl]

Sorry I've been MIA for a while. DS turned 5 and we had some partying to do!


Yay!! You arrived at FQ. Rooms look nice, grounds look nice, sorry about the frog. :rotfl: Great pictures. Can't wait to read about the ride to DTD. We loved taking the boat when we were at POR. It's a much longer ride than from OKW to DTD.

[lisalonglash]

Great update! :banana: Wonderful rooms, gorgeous grounds, poor Phil (no more :sulley: for Phil!). Can't wait for your next installment, Cherie! popcorn::

[vamassey1]

I've always wanted to go to the French Quarter, the real one, just for all the old houses.....It's too bad that it isn't kept very clean.:

For the truly beautiful homes check out the garden district. It's right outside the French Quarter and just a trolley car ride away. My daughter and her boyfriend love to spend time in the French Quarter she knows more about it than I do.

Can't wait to hear more about your trip.

[winkers]

I'm getting ready to take Hunter to a dance competition in Seattle, but I wanted to share this video from Annie. The boys were in there school's production last week and did a great job. This video of Ethan as Mr. Bundles cracks me up! He's the shyest of my kids so I could believe it when I heard he was going to be flirting with Miss. Hannigan!


http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/th_MOV02678.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv20/winkerspictures/?action=view&current=MOV02678.flv)

[winkers]

awwwww.....ethan's the little photographer! he shows promise. maybe he'll make you gobs of money one day photographing for a magazine!

!
I already have their professions picked out for them....;)


Yay!! You arrived at FQ. Rooms look nice, grounds look nice, sorry about the frog. :rotfl: Great pictures. Can't wait to read about the ride to DTD. We loved taking the boat when we were at POR. It's a much longer ride than from OKW to DTD.
It was really nice to just take the boat to DTD, saved alot of time.

Great update! :banana: Wonderful rooms, gorgeous grounds, poor Phil (no more :sulley: for Phil!). Can't wait for your next installment, Cherie! popcorn::
Yeah, Phil serisouly looked like he had been mid leap when he got flattened!

For the truly beautiful homes check out the garden district. It's right outside the French Quarter and just a trolley car ride away. My daughter and her boyfriend love to spend time in the French Quarter she knows more about it than I do.

.

Thanks for the info! I'll file that away in my brain for when I make it there.

[wigdoutdismom]

That video is priceless, I love Annie, and what a great Mr. Bundles!

[GeminiAngel]

OMG! Hunter is great! How sweet.

[MAGICFOR2]

Cute video - how fun!:thumbsup2

[reelmom]

Love the video. He did a great job.

[carissanboys]

What a precious video! :goodvibes Ethan did a fantastic job! :thumbsup2

[vamassey1]

Loved the video! He did great. So what's the next production?

You're kids really need to get picked to participate in some of the Disney shows.

[coteau_chick]

You must be so proud. I know I would be.:hug: