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[that's nice]

Where is that sleeping smilie???????


Goodnight Liesa see you tomorrow. Well my night.

[GreatBiscuit]

Grand Poobah is ordering a full shut down- early to bed, and all that...

But ask and you shall receive- in the morning. Comin up, boogers on my Christmas lights. :banana:
:lmao: & popcorn::

[tinkgurl]

Leisa! I got my cap and gown yesterday! I can't believe graduation is Saturday!

[maroo]

Leisa! I got my cap and gown yesterday! I can't believe graduation is Saturday!

Congrats, Tinkgurl!!!! Your parents must be so proud!!! :thumbsup2

[maroo]

Urgent prayer request....


Rachel has had two siezures in the past 24 hours. Tonight she could not tell us the year.

They took blood today at the dr and will hopefully know something tomorrow on her levels. Hoping this is a simple level correction. We have until thurs to cancel the room with no penalty. Pray that they can figure this out soon.

[tinkgurl]

Congrats, Tinkgurl!!!! Your parents must be so proud!!! :thumbsup2

Thanks! They are! Now I just gotta get through Graduate School. :rolleyes:

Urgent prayer request....

Rachel has had two siezures in the past 24 hours. Tonight she could not tell us the year.

They took blood today at the dr and will hopefully know something tomorrow on her levels. Hoping this is a simple level correction. We have until thurs to cancel the room with no penalty. Pray that they can figure this out soon.

O my gosh, I will be praying!

[jordanyosh]

maroo. oh no. okay prayer patrol on it!

[GreatBiscuit]

Maroo -said a prayer for Rachel. Keep us updated.

[englishrose47]

Maroo -said a prayer for Rachel. Keep us updated.

Me too Poor Rac:sad2::hug:hel!

[eandesmom]

Lifting up Rachel

[pipersmom]

Keeping Rachel in our prayers, Maroo. :hug:

[KatMark]

Prayers continue for Rachel.

[All7OfUs]

Thanks, All, for praying for Rachel. I know absolutely no more than you do. I just tried to call maroo to get the scooperoo, but she's not answering. I imagine she's either in bed or at the hospital?? If I get a hold of here yet tonight (I won't try too much longer though, as it's almost 10), I'll certainly let you know.

NOW......



Due to popular demand, I give you "Boogers on My Christmas Lights- A Brand New Fad in Decorating!"





http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/miscfromcamera009.jpg

Good Morniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing Stink-A-Stan!!!

[pipersmom]

That picture is toooo funny! Who needs to go to a circus with that kind of entertainment going on???

[eandesmom]

What a riot! Nice boogers.

[All7OfUs]

Too true!! When you live around here, you learn how to cook up your own kicks and giggles. No theater, no malls, no gyms or swimming pools....

Lots of board games, videos, and lights up noses....

The same daughter with lights in odd places also has other talents. She made me a really, really cool wreath out of some of our grapevine trimmings the other day. It turned out so cool!

[jordanyosh]

Your DD and I must share similar genetics...;)

[that's nice]

I guess putting lights up their noses isn't too bad.:rolleyes1 :rotfl:

[that's nice]

Your DD and I must share similar genetics...;)

That is interesting..... :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

[All7OfUs]

I guess putting lights up their noses isn't too bad.:rolleyes1 :rotfl:

considering the alternatives- I'd say putting lights in noses is a good thing. It could be spikes in nipples... :eek:

Your DD and I must share similar genetics...;)

I have not a doubt. :lmao:

[pipersmom]

considering the alternatives- I'd say putting lights in noses is a good thing. It could be spikes in nipples...

Okay...just the thought of that was enough to make mine go into hiding!! And here I am about to go to bed..if I have those kinds of dreams, I'm holding you entirely responsible..:rotfl:

[jordanyosh]

That is interesting..... :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

Oh I shoulda said "not in a baby daddy kinda way":rolleyes1

[that's nice]

considering the alternatives- I'd say putting lights in noses is a good thing. It could be spikes in nipples... :eek:
I didn't want to go there or anywhere else... LOL

I left my comment up for interpretation. ;)

[that's nice]

Oh I shoulda said "not in a baby daddy kinda way":rolleyes1

LOL More of like a third cousin kind of way? :happytv:

[jordanyosh]

LOL More of like a third cousin kind of way? :happytv:
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:correct

[that's nice]

Not to change the subject but I was catching up and I just read about Lauren. Maroo- hope everything is OK and she starts feeling better. It sounds like a scary situation. :hug:

[All7OfUs]

Last time in the States, I went to the mall...

It was a frightening occupation; one which I have no desire to repeat. It was leashes on necks, spikes everywhere, like some freakville carnival. What is WITH these kids?? If you ever get irritated with your kiddos, be my guest. Take a cruise through the mall, and go home and hug our own. They aren't so bad.

[All7OfUs]

LOL More of like a third cousin kind of way? :happytv:

You know, my family (who all live in Kentucky) and I joke about this all the time!! It's all perspective.... :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

Last time in the States, I went to the mall...

It was a frightening occupation; one which I have no desire to repeat. It was leashes on necks, spikes everywhere, like some freakville carnival. What is WITH these kids?? If you ever get irritated with your kiddos, be my guest. Take a cruise through the mall, and go home and hug our own. They aren't so bad.

Preach it sister!

[All7OfUs]

Not to change the subject but I was catching up and I just read about Lauren. Maroo- hope everything is OK and she starts feeling better. It sounds like a scary situation. :hug:

It's actually Rachel this time. The one whom maroo is supposed to go to WDW with in a few days!!! I kept trying to call until about an hour ago, but no luck. I so hope they don't have to cancel their trip!!!

[jordanyosh]

You know, my family (who all live in Kentucky) and I joke about this all the time!! It's all perspective.... :lmao:

Love your family, just don't LOVE your family.

[that's nice]

It's actually Rachel this time. The one whom maroo is supposed to go to WDW with in a few days!!! I kept trying to call until about an hour ago, but no luck. I so hope they don't have to cancel their trip!!!

OH.. I miss read her post.

It would suck if they had to cancel but Rachel's health and well being is obviously more important.

[MKBekka]

The same daughter with lights in odd places also has other talents. She made me a really, really cool wreath out of some of our grapevine trimmings the other day. It turned out so cool!

It was cool, but today, you made me go out in -4 F weather and freeze my butt off making another one for a friend. When there's ice on your windows you KNOW it's cold! That's what you get for being a loving daughter...

Your DD and I must share similar genetics...;)

My eyes aren't quite right, and I'm blond(but for all you know, it's dyed). But I do have the tongue pose perfect.

considering the alternatives- I'd say putting lights in noses is a good thing. It could be spikes in nipples... :eek:


NAW! I was thinking of something more like along the lines of a tatoo with a satan or something on it....


Last time in the States, I went to the mall...

It was a frightening occupation; one which I have no desire to repeat. It was leashes on necks, spikes everywhere, like some freakville carnival. What is WITH these kids?? If you ever get irritated with your kiddos, be my guest. Take a cruise through the mall, and go home and hug our own. They aren't so bad.

:scared1:
Sometimes I'm so glad I'm here in Stink-a-stan instead of the US. Malls scare me.

[that's nice]

Last time in the States, I went to the mall...

It was a frightening occupation; one which I have no desire to repeat. It was leashes on necks, spikes everywhere, like some freakville carnival. What is WITH these kids?? If you ever get irritated with your kiddos, be my guest. Take a cruise through the mall, and go home and hug our own. They aren't so bad.
Come DJ a school dance with me sometime. There are always a bunch of characters. I see some weird individuals. I really don't know how the parents let their kids walk out of the house looking like this.

The best is the school parties I do in the summer there are 1200-2400 kids there a day for a month and a half. Black & purple hair, black fingernails, lip rings, etc. I think they try to be different but they don't understand they aren't. I think they are just looking for attention.:confused3:confused3

[MKBekka]

Love your family, just don't LOVE your family.

:rotfl2::rotfl2: Ha! Good one. I'll make sure to remind my sister of that next time I talk to her. :lmao:

OH.. I miss read her post.

It would suck if they had to cancel but Rachel's health and well being is obviously more important.

It would totally suck! But, you are so right! With all of her health issues, this is no joke.


NAW! I was thinking of something more like along the lines of a tatoo with a satan or something on it....



Might I take this moment to remind you exacly WHERE your college fund lies?? ;):lmao:

[All7OfUs]

And might I also remind you to LOG OUT!!! (not that I checked or anything before posting... :rolleyes1)

[MKBekka]

The best is the school parties I do in the summer there are 1200-2400 kids there a day for a month and a half. Black & purple hair, black fingernails, lip rings, etc. I think they try to be different but they don't understand they aren't. I think they are just looking for attention.:confused3:confused3

Yeah, go figure. you'd think that if they wanted to be different they'd put more clothes on. :confused3

Maroo, I'll be praying for Rachel and her family!

Mom, you have good point about my money. I'll have to think of something else. ;)

[winkers]

I think my kids are cured from ever wanting odd body piercings........I had my brother in law tell them about getting his nipples pierced....I think my oldest son almost fainted.
He explained every painfull detail.
Ok, and I did have to mention to my bIL that if he really wanted to know pain he should try breastfeeding.;)

[All7OfUs]

I think my kids are cured from ever wanting odd body piercings........I had my brother in law tell them about getting his nipples pierced....I think my oldest son almost fainted.
He explained every painfull detail.
Ok, and I did have to mention to my bIL that if he really wanted to know pain he should try breastfeeding.;)

What in heaven's name are you doing up at 2:00 AM. (not that I wasn't doing this at 4:00 AM last week...;))

Good plan!! That was an excellent profilactic for piercings!

Any of yours ever biters??

My #3 was a major biter! Crap, did that hurt!

[maroo]

It's actually Rachel this time. The one whom maroo is supposed to go to WDW with in a few days!!! I kept trying to call until about an hour ago, but no luck. I so hope they don't have to cancel their trip!!!

I am so sorry I missed your calls. I went to bed early last night...really early. I am still fighting this bronchitis and decided I should get a good nights rest. :)

OH.. I miss read her post.

It would suck if they had to cancel but Rachel's health and well being is obviously more important.

Yeah...we are walking a tightrope here...I will explain in a sec.


Maroo, I'll be praying for Rachel and her family!



Thank you, darling!

[maroo]

Sorry for the total hijack last night. I didn't have internet last night and knew if I could get it on this TR that enough people would see it to pray for Rachel and her Mom.

Here is the deal...

This is very likely Rachel's last trip...maybe anywhere, but certainly to Disney. Her heart and lungs are not doing well at all. Her prognosis is very poor overall. She is also a "Do Not Intubate"...so if something happened and she got sick (even just the flu or pneumonia), she could die simply because they do not want to do any heroic measures to prolong her life. (Rachel made this decision because she does not want to live on a vent again.)

She has been doing extremely well over the past few months...so much so that I have gotten to know a "new" Rachel - she is happier and has more energy - and the hope is that she sort of turned a corner and really is doing much better overall and maybe the grim outlook they had for her is just not accurate. They even looked into her starting school again.

But the last two weeks have been hard on her. She is sick again, her heart and lung levels are continuing to decline. She is forgetful, tired and having siezures again. And last night she started to act like she did right before she went into the hospital this summer.

Her Mom REALLY wants her to have this trip. To go with her whole family. To have a really good time in Disney. This is basically her Wish Trip. (She never was granted a Wish - her family had the means to travel anywhere and they did not feel comfortable having her get a free trip, etc - but in hindsight really wish they had - since a Wish Trip is something you really can't buy with money - and you can always donate to the wish organization and grant many more wishes.)

Rachel went on a special trip for her 21st birthday, but she was sick at the time and starting her decline that landed her in the hospital. She doesn't even remember the trip.

Her Mom doesn't want to take her to Disney if she is going to be miserable and not even remember it.

She is calling the doctors today and hopefully they can get together and decide what the best course of action is. Hopefully this is something easy. Her last decline was due to her sodium levels...plain salt. All they had to do what correct her levels and she was back to "normal" - even better than normal - we got Rachel back! So hopefully this is something that easy. Hopefully they won't have to admit her in the hospital and can figure out what is wrong and correct it as an outpatient.

Our goal is to decide by tomorrow...since that is the last day to cancel the room reservation without losing a bunch of money.

Thanks for letting me hijack...and I will probably copy this over to my real pre-trip report...but I wanted you guys to know what was going on as well, since many of you guys don't really follow over there (which is totally cool).

[that's nice]

Maroo- I'm sorry to hear this news. I hope the doctors find an easy way to fix what is happening. I know going or not going to WDW is a tough decision for the family. Hopefully there will be better news today. :hug:

[englishrose47]

Maroo so sad !!!

[maroo]

Maroo- I'm sorry to hear this news. I hope the doctors find an easy way to fix what is happening. I know going or not going to WDW is a tough decision for the family. Hopefully there will be better news today. :hug:

Thanks. Hopefully the doctors will make it easier...I think her mom is basically going to defer to them anyway.

Maroo so sad !!!

I know. :sad2: :sad1:

[KatMark]

We will continue our prayers for Rachel; please keep us posted when you can.

[MomsOf2boys]

Very sorry to hear about Rachael... I will hold her in my thoughts and prayers.....

Just found this report and although I am only on page 2 :scared1: I will catch up eventually... I figured I would hop ahead and say hello so when I start babbling all these comments I don't look like the Lurker from decades past.

[All7OfUs]

Maroo- I'm sorry to hear this news. I hope the doctors find an easy way to fix what is happening. I know going or not going to WDW is a tough decision for the family. Hopefully there will be better news today. :hug:

I sure do too!! I will try to call her in a bit! and let you know.

We will continue our prayers for Rachel; please keep us posted when you can.

Just a quick congratulations on your post count. That's quite a milestone there, Kathy!! 15,001 posts!!! WOW!

Thanks so much for keeping the family and maroo in your thoughts!!

Very sorry to hear about Rachael... I will hold her in my thoughts and prayers.....

Just found this report and although I am only on page 2 :scared1: I will catch up eventually... I figured I would hop ahead and say hello so when I start babbling all these comments I don't look like the Lurker from decades past.

Most folks over here know I am very lazy with my smilies!! I would welcome you with a poof of color and all that, but it's on the "more" side. HA!! So, I'll shoot one of these at you..


:banana::woohoo::banana:

In all seriousness, it's been a while since we've gotten a new reader- you and Kathy have joined just this week, and we are thrilled, thrilled, thrilled. (I'll bet I could have gone over to the "more smilies" in the same amount of time it's taken me to write those last 2 sentences. :lmao:

We have a blast here. But be warned. We love us some potty humor. :scared1: :rotfl2:

Post often!!! and WELCOME!!! :dance3:

[maroo]

Check this out...

This was taken by a DISer during the parade taping...

See this thread....
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2346020


Here is the picture.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/thenun2.jpg

And a close up...
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/thenunonthecastle.jpg

So...what do you think it is?? Security? Someone said it could be a member of the Jonas Bros security? But very creepy.

[punkin413]

i don't know why but that totally gives me the willies!!!! :scared1:

when i look closer it looks like a man with platinum, long hair in a black coat/sweater with a white oxford shirt underneath. very strange.

[All7OfUs]

Me TOO!! :eek::confused3

[KatMark]

Just a quick congratulations on your post count. That's quite a milestone there, Kathy!! 15,001 posts!!! WOW!

Thanks so much for keeping the family and maroo in your thoughts!!





I never even paid attention to that "post count" and had no idea where it was. Do you think perhaps I should get a "life" and not "Dis" so much? :rotfl2:

[GreatBiscuit]

Maroo - We'll continue to keep Rachel in our prayers. And yes, that photo is creepy. As careful as Disney is to control the appearance of cast members when they are “on stage”, it makes the entire thing even more odd.

Loved the Christmas light photos. Back at a church convention in 2001, a youth pastor became famous for sticking a French fry up his nose, then using his lips to fling it across the table. This was followed up by sucking another fry from same nostril and swallowing it whole. I’ve matured since then. I mean, um….HE has matured since then I’m sure. If I knew him today that is.

[winkers]

What in heaven's name are you doing up at 2:00 AM. (not that I wasn't doing this at 4:00 AM last week...;))

Good plan!! That was an excellent profilactic for piercings!

Any of yours ever biters??

My #3 was a major biter! Crap, did that hurt!

couldn't sleep...

yes I had a biter...he'd bite and pull.:eek:

[MKBekka]

Loved the Christmas light photos. Back at a church convention in 2001, a youth pastor became famous for sticking a French fry up his nose, then using his lips to fling it across the table. This was followed up by sucking another fry from same nostril and swallowing it whole. I’ve matured since then. I mean, um….HE has matured since then I’m sure. If I knew him today that is.

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

I can see you doing this!! bet the youth loved that! I know someone, I forget who, who could get one end of a noodle come out of his nose, and the other out the other side. EWW!

[MKBekka]

I never even paid attention to that "post count" and had no idea where it was. Do you think perhaps I should get a "life" and not "Dis" so much? :rotfl2:

Life?? :lmao: I thought DISsing was "life". :rotfl2:

Maroo - We'll continue to keep Rachel in our prayers. And yes, that photo is creepy. As careful as Disney is to control the appearance of cast members when they are “on stage”, it makes the entire thing even more odd.

Loved the Christmas light photos. Back at a church convention in 2001, a youth pastor became famous for sticking a French fry up his nose, then using his lips to fling it across the table. This was followed up by sucking another fry from same nostril and swallowing it whole. I’ve matured since then. I mean, um….HE has matured since then I’m sure. If I knew him today that is.

:lmao: Sounds like something my BIL would do.

couldn't sleep...

yes I had a biter...he'd bite and pull.:eek:

Makes all other Monty Python stuff seem like wussy stuff. "It's just a flesh wound..." :rotfl2:

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

I can see you doing this!! bet the youth loved that! I know someone, I forget who, who could get one end of a noodle come out of his nose, and the other out the other side. EWW!

I've been known to "suck some rice". But that was a long time ago.

[Sleepingbooty]

Dad would NOT be voted out because he sits there with you watching the whole thing, and he makes up his own script. the new and modified lines go something like this- "Whilloughby! Why didn't you reply to my letters? Didn't you recieve them?" "oh, well you see, I only actually recieved one, and before I could reply, the aliens came down from space and took me away" He did this when he read the Hobbit aloud to us, and poor Bilbo visited the aliens more than once. :laughing: I'm not joking, he really does do it.


Bekka, I bet he'd just love Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!

Check this out...

This was taken by a DISer during the parade taping...
Here is the picture.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/thenun2.jpg

And a close up...
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/thenunonthecastle.jpg

So...what do you think it is?? Security? Someone said it could be a member of the Jonas Bros security? But very creepy.

Malfoy? Oh, wrong castle, though. Maybe he got lost on his way to Harry Potter Land at that other park.

Maroo, so sorry about Rachel's decline. I'll pray that it is something that can be easily corrected like last time. Stay strong!

Congrats on becoming officers, Ladies!;)

[All7OfUs]

I"m gonna strangle that kid of mine. She's never nursed a child; I promise. ;)

[that's nice]

I've been known to "suck some rice". But that was a long time ago.

UMMMMMMMM :eek: Your mother is going to kill you! :rolleyes1








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That 'NUN' is freaky! Honestly do the JoBros need snipers in the princess castle? I mean come on! :cool2:

[All7OfUs]

UMMMMMMMM :eek: Your mother is going to kill you! :rolleyes1








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That 'NUN' is freaky! Honestly do the JoBros need snipers in the princess castle? I mean come on! :cool2:

HOw'd you guess....??!

Yes, twas I that had fried rice lodged in uncomfortable places. Nasal cavities and grease a good combination doth not make.

[GreatBiscuit]

HOw'd you guess....??!

Yes, twas I that had fried rice lodged in uncomfortable places. Nasal cavities and grease a good combination doth not make.
How well I know. :sad2:

[maroo]

Update:

Rachel is on her way to the hospital to get blood work. They hope to have a seizure medicine level today and may also check her sodium (but that was my request/suggestion, not the doctors) :confused3...

They also said that the rest of her bloodwork would be coming back on Friday...so they should know even more by then.

So...we are in holding. I assume...if her level is off...that she can just raise her medicine and we would not have to cancel and we would have a reason for the seizures? But if the level is fine - that would be more worrisome.

[eandesmom]

Continued prayers for Rachel.

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Malfoy?

:rotfl2:

I was thinking it was the Albino from Angels and Demons.

CREEPY!

[punkin413]

Malfoy? Oh, wrong castle, though.



:lmao: that's too funny.

maroo - did i meet rachel at rainforest cafe? anyway, i'm so sorry to hear of her medical problems. i will keep you guys in my prayers!

[punkin413]

I was thinking it was the Albino from Angels and Demons.

CREEPY!

i also thought of caius from "new moon" but i wasn't sure if we have any twerds over here or not.

[maroo]

:lmao: that's too funny.

maroo - did i meet rachel at rainforest cafe? anyway, i'm so sorry to hear of her medical problems. i will keep you guys in my prayers!

No, that was Lauren. :thumbsup2

I have TWO good friends that run around in power wheelchairs. :)

And they are friends with each other, too...which is fun. We have a BLAST when we are out doing stuff...two powerchairs and me. :laughing: It is a wonder I don't get run over. :)

[punkin413]

No, that was Lauren. :thumbsup2

I have TWO good friends that run around in power wheelchairs. :)

And they are friends with each other, too...which is fun. We have a BLAST when we are out doing stuff...two powerchairs and me. :laughing: It is a wonder I don't get run over. :)

oh, okay. sorry...i'm great with faces but not names. i didn't know that rachel was in a power wheelchair, only that she was your friend. and i knew i met someone else with you at rainforest, but couldn't remember her name. i hope rachel's tests come back to show it's something that you guys can control so that she can still go on your trip! :goodvibes

[maroo]

oh, okay. sorry...i'm great with faces but not names. i didn't know that rachel was in a power wheelchair, only that she was your friend. and i knew i met someone else with you at rainforest, but couldn't remember her name. i hope rachel's tests come back to show it's something that you guys can control so that she can still go on your trip! :goodvibes

Absolutely no problem! :)

You met lots of folks that day - it is a wonder you remember any of us! :laughing:

[tinkgurl]

OMG that nun is creepy! :scared1:

[All7OfUs]

It was the tragic results of a Disney DNA experiment- crossing Doris Day and Tink. Obviously they had some minor issues. The FDA is reviewing.

Edited to say, that that was played by Debbie Reynolds- thanks Bekka, the only teenager in possibly the entire world to know that.

[maroo]

Quick note: Rachel's lab came back and it was low! Which is good news...since they can fix that. Still waiting on other labs!!

[All7OfUs]

GREAT NEWS!!! Let's see what the next couple of days brings. Really praying that all will work out with her meds, and you can all go and have a really magical time!!

[jordanyosh]

Loved the Christmas light photos. Back at a church convention in 2001, a youth pastor became famous for sticking a French fry up his nose, then using his lips to fling it across the table. This was followed up by sucking another fry from same nostril and swallowing it whole. I’ve matured since then. I mean, um….HE has matured since then I’m sure. If I knew him today that is.

hmmmmmmmm..........

[jordanyosh]

Glad to hear that rachel is doing better or least it sounds like it.

[MKBekka]

:lmao: Sounds like something my BIL would do.

I've been known to "suck some rice". But that was a long time ago.

not MY BIL, it would be my uncle

no my friends, I was the one who got cake and lights up my nose, not rice! :lmao:

Bekka, I bet he'd just love Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!


yea, they'd all die two seconds into the movie if it were his idea. he likes that little cartoon called 'Bambi vs. Godzila' :lmao:

I"m gonna strangle that kid of mine. She's never nursed a child; I promise. ;)

run run as fast as you can, you can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man! :p

UMMMMMMMM :eek: Your mother is going to kill you! :rolleyes1








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yup :) I think I'll do it just to bug her...


It was the tragic results of a Disney DNA experiment- crossing Doris Day and Tink. Obviously they had some minor issues. The FDA is reviewing.

Edited to say, that that was played by Debbie Reynolds- thanks Bekka, the only teenager in possibly the entire world to know that.

yes, I am a bit strange aren't I? :goodvibes and I only have one piercing in each ear!

Quick note: Rachel's lab came back and it was low! Which is good news...since they can fix that. Still waiting on other labs!!

This is great news! Keep us posted!

[eandesmom]

i also thought of caius from "new moon" but i wasn't sure if we have any twerds over here or not.

except no red eyes...

[pipersmom]

:scared: That "nun" is just creepy..I agree!

Maroo..Glad to hear Rachel's levels were low, maybe you can get it straight and go on your trip! Still praying!

[disney<333]

WOW! I can't believe I was 15 pages behind. I'm all caught up now.
What is up with that nun?
Is it always there?
:confused3
I'll be keeping Rachel in my thoughts.

[All7OfUs]

While you’re nibbling the last remains of your popcorn, pull up a chair, and enjoy “A Newbie’s First Dunking in DTD”. Family piled in car, happily full of free dinner, we set off to Lands Yet To Be Discovered. Folks, let me just be brutally up front with you now; this is the point in my narrative where, although good intentions abound, good memories begin to altogether falter. Things grow dim. Down, down, down I fall- just follow the light….Ahem... sorry. As I was saying, things grow fuzzy from here on out. If things seem like you, too, might be falling into a tunnel wearing a little blue dress, be assured this story does have a happy ending, even if the telling is curious-er and curious-er.

After about 4 million toll booths, and frantic searching for “exact change”, we made it to said destination. At this point, I was more concerned with opening the borrowed stroller (thank God! thank God! Those days are over!)than with what pleasures awaited us. Seriously? ! Why do they design strollers only God can put together??

Successful at last with assembling the small piece of hell, we sauntered into Nirvana. It must surely have been the Westside, because here it comes- my most vivid memory of the entire trip: the Wicked Witch from Snow White, in full life-sized coolness, stirring a fogging pot in a store front. How rad (to steal a word from the 80s) to see something like that?!! My only guess is that it was the Candy Cauldron. In order to be one with this classic piece of Disney amazingness, I went in and procured myself a treat of magnificence; a ginormous caramel apple. I felt a deep need to test and conquer the witch by getting the one item she might have tampered with. As I am still here today to tell this tale, you can be assured I won that day. My apple was delicious.

After some sticky delight, we moved on. By this time it was night time and the lights over the lake, the decorations, the ambiance in general, was in one word-mesmerizing!! It energized my soul and cemented forever my longing to be there many more times in the future. From the Westside, somehow, we made our way over to the Marketplace. I don’t know how, and frankly can’t piece it together, but somehow without going through Pleasure Island we wound up in front of the next most amazing sight I saw that night- the Lego creations!! This time, not only was I, but everyone in our merry little party, thunderstruck. The kids oohed and aahed, and the grandparents couldn’t take enough pictures. Where those pictures are is a complete mystery- probably in a box buried deep in the garage only to be found in the next century by my great-grandchildren. Sorry, random thought wanderings… I think the sea dragon sculpture was the most impressive, but the cute little Lego ducks floating in the water were pretty nifty too. How could anyone not be impressed by this creativity?

I can’t remember too much more about Downtown Disney, but my overall impression was that somehow, someday, I wanted to come back. It also taught me a general rule about touring Disney: There’s always something more to explore. Leaving that night, I remember thinking to myself, “I know there’s a lot more to this place- I need to see more of it.” It would be 8 long years before I would get back there, and the same still holds true even now. There’s yet even more to be explored, but that’s for the TC3 to do in 2010!

Next up: Arriving at the Fort; What sort of mischief could we possibly get into here?

[pipersmom]

Even with two trips as a kid, we never made it to DTD for some reason, I suspect my grandmother didn't know it existed. Piper's going to love the lego stuff..if anyone should wander by sometime in March (I'm hoping) and see two women and a lil girl staring in awe at them, it will probably be us!

[All7OfUs]

They ARE so amazing!!! I loved the T-Rex last trip; I definitely don't think it was there in 2001. I just so don't get how anyone could think this stuff isn't really neat. :confused3

[maroo]

I believe we have turned the corner!

Joyce said this morning "When we are in Disney!" :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cool1: :cheer2:

Woo Hoo!!

So, they have gone up on her seizure medicine and she did not have one yesterday, so that is good.

We are still waiting on her sodium levels. Maybe if they are a little off, they could correct that before we go, too. :thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

I would have thought sodium levels would have been fairly easy to check. Why so long??

Glad to hear no seizures today!! :banana:

Comments like, "When we're in Disney" are like music to one's anticipating ears! Maybe you should celebrate by getting Mickey ears to decorate them with?

[tinkgurl]

You ate one of the apples?! Have you not learned anything from Snow White?! :rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

You ate one of the apples?! Have you not learned anything from Snow White?! :rotfl:

I did. I tested fate to see what she would bring. But Snow White, although beautiful and talented was dense. I watched other people eat the apples first, and gave a bite to my kid first. :lmao::lmao:

[eandesmom]

well of COURSE you give the apple to the child first!

I hear you on the dim. I can't remember much at all about my first trip. I know most of that is selective blockage but I find it disturbing all the same.

[englishrose47]

I did. I tested fate to see what she would bring. But Snow White, although beautiful and talented was dense. I watched other people eat the apples first, and gave a bite to my kid first. :lmao::lmao:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[All7OfUs]

well of COURSE you give the apple to the child first!

I hear you on the dim. I can't remember much at all about my first trip. I know most of that is selective blockage but I find it disturbing all the same.

It IS disturbing! Half the time I can't remember what I ate for dinner last night. Sheesh!

But you had an excuse... you hit PI; we didn't. :rotfl2:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Always ready to give you a chuckle! Mornin', Rosie!

[MKBekka]

I did. I tested fate to see what she would bring. But Snow White, although beautiful and talented was dense. I watched other people eat the apples first, and gave a bite to my kid first. :lmao::lmao:

So how many brothers and sisters did I have that I don't know about?! ;)

[winkers]

great update........but all I can think about is that caramel apple.........yum....need to make some........and not share.

[maroo]

I would have thought sodium levels would have been fairly easy to check. Why so long??

Glad to hear no seizures today!! :banana:

Comments like, "When we're in Disney" are like music to one's anticipating ears! Maybe you should celebrate by getting Mickey ears to decorate them with?

It should have been in yesterday...but the nurse called as the clinic was closing and they did not have it.

She should have it back today.

Since they know the seizure meds are off...I think they think that is what it is. Honestly, I basically "ordered" the sodium levels - so I don't guess they think it is a priority to get them back. I just wanted to rule out two things at once...

I don't really buy into the "let's check the seizure levels...and if those are good THEN we will check the sodium" - especially the week before DISNEY! I think we should fix it all quick.

And her confusion was a lot like it was when she had the sodium issues. :confused3

But...I suppose I am not a doctor. :upsidedow

[GreatBiscuit]

Lego ducks floating in the water were pretty nifty too. I like nifty.

Great retro report! Those are not easy! Looking forward to more.

[that's nice]

I wish I had childhood memories of Disney but I don't. My WDW memories start in 2008 with my own daughter. My parents never thought Disney was a good idea. They always took us camping and to 'educational' places ie: Williamsburg, VA, Acadia National Park, ME, Fort Ticonderoga, NY, Etc... There would be no way by parents would fly us anywhere or stay in an hotel. :sad2:

I did. I tested fate to see what she would bring. But Snow White, although beautiful and talented was dense. I watched other people eat the apples first, and gave a bite to my kid first. :lmao::lmao:

LOL How long did you wait till you took a bite? That could of been all the difference. :rotfl::rotfl:

It should have been in yesterday...but the nurse called as the clinic was closing and they did not have it.

She should have it back today.

Since they know the seizure meds are off...I think they think that is what it is. Honestly, I basically "ordered" the sodium levels - so I don't guess they think it is a priority to get them back. I just wanted to rule out two things at once...

I don't really buy into the "let's check the seizure levels...and if those are good THEN we will check the sodium" - especially the week before DISNEY! I think we should fix it all quick.

And her confusion was a lot like it was when she had the sodium issues. :confused3

But...I suppose I am not a doctor. :upsidedow

This is great news Maroo. I'm happy that you guys are still going to be able to go. I hope while you are in WDW she has time to rest a little so she doesn't get run down.

[tinkgurl]

I did. I tested fate to see what she would bring. But Snow White, although beautiful and talented was dense. I watched other people eat the apples first, and gave a bite to my kid first. :lmao::lmao:

Of course the kid first! :lmao:

[maroo]

This is great news Maroo. I'm happy that you guys are still going to be able to go. I hope while you are in WDW she has time to rest a little so she doesn't get run down.

I resent them all THE PLANNER (read that in a deep voice)... and it is the "rest" version.

We are taking a whole day on Friday to rest and sleeping in many mornings. She normally stays up late and sleeps quite late - and we will be an hour ahead - so sleeping in will be key, I think. She normally sleeps about 10 hours.

Of course, we miss rope drop - nearly every day - but I am praying that they will provide her a GAC that will allow her to rest and still be able to ride things like Soarin' and Toy Story even if the Fast Passes are all gone. Otherwise, she may be skipping some of those - as it is not really possible for her to wait over an hour for a ride without resting and taking care of medical junk.

You guys can pray for warm weather. One forecast has it getting down in the LOW 40's (wind chill in the 30's) and Rachel will just freeze. :sad2: But one forecast has lows in the 50's...which sounds much better. ::yes::

[jordanyosh]

I'm glad things are working out for the upcoming trip. Bundle up!

[All7OfUs]

I like nifty.

Great retro report! Those are not easy! Looking forward to more.

Nifty swifty...

Thanks! You are so right, retro is just trying to tap too deeply into an already foggy memory bank. You did superbly, I might add! Like you had been there yesterday. I should go back and read yours again- well, I would if I didn't have such a hard time keeping up with my own! :lmao:

I wish I had childhood memories of Disney but I don't. My WDW memories start in 2008 with my own daughter. My parents never thought Disney was a good idea. They always took us camping and to 'educational' places ie: Williamsburg, VA, Acadia National Park, ME, Fort Ticonderoga, NY, Etc... There would be no way by parents would fly us anywhere or stay in an hotel. :sad2:

Those are great trips too, though! My kids adored the Smithsonian, and just yesterday, Mikki said she wished we had done more sightseeing in DC than we had gotten to. (Grouchy BIL syndrome) They also love the Civil War re-enactment 2 springs ago. I guess growing up we did a nice mix of both,

but you know what, as many "educational ones" they go on, the topic of most dinner conversations is still reminiscing over our WDW trip last spring. We camp, we do museums, "hysterical" sites, but WDW trips still trump everything for "Most Memorable"!

LOL How long did you wait till you took a bite? That could of been all the difference. :rotfl::rotfl:

Long enough to really know that I wouldn't fall down and have not have a pulse. Do you think S.W. had a pulse??


This is great news Maroo. I'm happy that you guys are still going to be able to go. I hope while you are in WDW she has time to rest a little so she doesn't get run down.

maroo is a saint!! I just could never be patient enough to travel with someone who needed a lot of breaks, sleep-ins and rest. Maroo, you're my hero!!! :worship:

Of course the kid first! :lmao:

It was a no brainer... besides giving great hugs, they are excellent poison testers. :rotfl2:


You guys can pray for warm weather. One forecast has it getting down in the LOW 40's (wind chill in the 30's) and Rachel will just freeze. :sad2: But one forecast has lows in the 50's...which sounds much better. ::yes::

Yikes!! that's cold! I do know how cold it can get there! Pack accordingly, otherwise the entire contents or your pocketbook AND bank account, AND the national treasury could get sucked dry (oh, wait, our national treasury has no cash. Pack well, your sources are limited!)



I'm glad things are working out for the upcoming trip. Bundle up!

See answer above.

[maroo]

hey guys! More update. Her sodium IS low! Maybe I should be a dr. Lol. It is not dangerously low...but low enough that they can hopefully fix it or at least address it before we leave. It was a good find...because hopefully they can avoid having to fix it urgently and allow her get the sodium slowly over days or weeks instead of an urgent hospital admission.

So... That is the update. Busy weekend ahead for me. But I will be around.

[All7OfUs]

Dr. maroo, paging Dr. maroo!!!


You ROCK, girl!!!

Ever think about going back to school---- for like a billion years?? :lmao:

[tinkgurl]

O geeze..it's 11 pm already! Gotta head to bed...for my last day of class! :woohoo: Graduation Saturday..one final Monday..one final Tuesday..B/F's last final is Wednesday so we'll be going home that afternoon!! :yay:

[All7OfUs]

Yes! You need all your rest for those finals!! Good luck, and I"ll be waiting for those pictures!!

[that's nice]

hey guys! More update. Her sodium IS low! Maybe I should be a dr. Lol. It is not dangerously low...but low enough that they can hopefully fix it or at least address it before we leave. It was a good find...because hopefully they can avoid having to fix it urgently and allow her get the sodium slowly over days or weeks instead of an urgent hospital admission.

So... That is the update. Busy weekend ahead for me. But I will be around.
Way to be on top of things! Sometimes parents & caregivers know best! Glad things are getting better!

O geeze..it's 11 pm already! Gotta head to bed...for my last day of class! :woohoo: Graduation Saturday..one final Monday..one final Tuesday..B/F's last final is Wednesday so we'll be going home that afternoon!! :yay:
:banana::banana: :worship: :banana::banana:

[MKBekka]

Congrats on your graduation!! :thumbsup2

Dr. Maroo?! I kinda like the sound of that, I think it'll grow on me! ;) I'm so glad that you know what's up with Rachel!

[MKBekka]

Those are great trips too, though! My kids adored the Smithsonian, and just yesterday, Mikki said she wished we had done more sightseeing in DC than we had gotten to. (Grouchy BIL syndrome) They also love the Civil War re-enactment 2 springs ago. I guess growing up we did a nice mix of both.



That was the re-enactment where Grandpa got pooped on by a bird. It was so obvious that it was done on purpose!! :lmao: :rotfl2:

DC is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.

[All7OfUs]

That was the re-enactment where Grandpa got pooped on by a bird. It was so obvious that it was done on purpose!! :lmao: :rotfl2:

DC is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.

Oh man! I'd forgotten that!! That was hilarious! He swears the bird had a personal vendetta and picked him out specially. :lmao:

[tinkgurl]

Yes! You need all your rest for those finals!! Good luck, and I"ll be waiting for those pictures!!

I'll definately be posting pics..I just don't know if I'll do it before my year in review or just wait and post them for December. :)

:banana::banana: :worship: :banana::banana:

Haha, thanks Tim.

Congrats on your graduation!! :thumbsup2

Aw thanks!

[maroo]

Here I am - hijacking again - and begging you guys to pray for us.

Rachel is now sick - sick sick. 101F and coughing up all kinds of junk. (sorry, that is gross!)

Anyway...she is ALREADY on pretty strong antibiotics, so her lung dr is quite concerned and at one point today said she should not go. He didn't say she "couldn't" go...that she shouldn't go. Rachel's Mom talked to him again - after talking to Rachel. Rachel says she doesn't really "feel" bad - which is the same thing my bronchitis has been doing to me...I really have not felt bad, just coughing and running fever.

Anyway...he said she CAN go. But severely cautioned us...to not overdo it.


I am asking you guys...to please...pray for Rachel. That she would feel GREAT on this trip. Joyce and Rachel both are prepared even for a hospital stay when she gets back - but she wants to go to Disney and she wants to see her friends at the MPS conference (several of the other children with MPS are going this year!!) and doesn't want to wait. She says she wants to LIVE as long as she is living. "To stay at home my room is not living"...and we agree.

So...

WE ARE GOING!!!!!!!!!!

But please pray for us! Please pray for safe travels. For Rachel and for us - that we would make wise decisions about what to skip and what to make sure we catch.

Thank you all so much for praying for her!! She has been through a lot - and you guys that have been around a while know that...I want her to have a wonderful trip with her family. :love:


I HAVE to add this picture...
She is hanging in her hoyer lift with a towel on her head...looking pitifully sick. She thought the picture was so funny she posted it on her Facebook page! She cracks me up.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad174/marooTR/rachelsickinhoyer.jpg

So...pray with us....that we will have some HAPPY ... DISNEY ... pictures to post next week!

[maroo]

I'm glad things are working out for the upcoming trip. Bundle up!

We are going to look like a bunch of eskimos! Especially Rachel! :goodvibes


Please keep praying for us! See update above.


maroo is a saint!! I just could never be patient enough to travel with someone who needed a lot of breaks, sleep-ins and rest. Maroo, you're my hero!!! :worship:


Oh...I think you could do it! Just think about the smile on Lauren's face... :) How cool it would be to make that happen! Trust me...I "get" way more out of this than I give.




Yikes!! that's cold! I do know how cold it can get there! Pack accordingly, otherwise the entire contents or your pocketbook AND bank account, AND the national treasury could get sucked dry (oh, wait, our national treasury has no cash. Pack well, your sources are limited!)


I will definitely pack warm! I already shipped a box of my warm jacket, gloves, scarfs, long underwear, sweat shirts...etc...so that I can still pack light and be warm at the same time! And the rest of us are basically prepared to stand out in 30 degree weather...so hopefully we will be pleasantly surprised that it is so "warm" outside when it is 50.

The national treasury has no cash!! That is HILARIOUS!

At least we have the Nobel Peace Prize. ;)

Dr. maroo, paging Dr. maroo!!!


You ROCK, girl!!!

Ever think about going back to school---- for like a billion years?? :lmao:

I would need the National Treasury! Nah...I am really glad to be done with school forever!

Congrats on your graduation!! :thumbsup2

Dr. Maroo?! I kinda like the sound of that, I think it'll grow on me! ;) I'm so glad that you know what's up with Rachel!

Thanks so much for praying! :)

Dr. Maroo does have a ring to it!

lol

[jordanyosh]

Praying now.

[All7OfUs]

I"m so glad you've all decided to go. I know you mentioned a while back that you had a feeling that this might be Rachel's last trip- anywhere. I would be sad to see this not happen- ever.

We'll be looking forward to some "happy" pictures when ya'll get back!!

Glad she's maintaining a sense of humor too; that picture is hiliarious!! I'd never post something like that on FB!!!

[that's nice]

Maroo- I'll be praying for you guys... especially Rachel. I'm sorry she isn't doing any better.


Liesa- you get a PM today?

[winkers]

prayers for Rachel....:goodvibes http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj275/simplypretty1117/praying.gif

[All7OfUs]

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[winkers]

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[MKBekka]

Praying now.....glad that you're going, this is a needed trip, I think.

Lol, yeah Grandpa had NO doubts that the bird did it on purpose. "I cann't belive that bird had the nerve to do that to me!" :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[All7OfUs]

huh???

...

[TarzansKat]

Oh, Maroo. I will pray for Rachel, her family, and you. I really hope you get to take this trip and enjoy yourselves. :hug:

Liesa, I have had so much fun over by the Lego creations. There are some rather amusing pictures of myself and Tinkerbellarella there from our May trip. :lmao:

[englishrose47]

...

huh!!!!

[that's nice]

huh!!!!

you are correct!!!!

[Sleepingbooty]

Sending out prayers for Rachel - hope you have a wonderful trip!

[englishrose47]

you are correct!!!!

Of course I always am!!!!
:lmao::lmao:

[All7OfUs]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Only some of you would know how VERY, VERY, ultra glad I am to be "here" this morning!!

I stewed and fretted all night long literally, and lost massive amounts of sleep over a lot of "stuff".

One of those items was my water- YES, AGAIN.... this time the whole city is off, not just our neighborhood. We have a 1,000 liter cistern dug in the yard, that we can pump water into the house from. But the one day in 3 months we need it, the line was frozen. That means no water AT ALL unless we carry it in buckets to the house. It took me 3 hours to do all the dishes from 2 days and 5 loads of heating water on the stove. Everytime something like this happens, I am reminded once again of why we're here- bringing running water (and in most cases giving water - period) to the most undeveloped of the villages around us. Now, go get a big drink of water, and thank God for it!!!


Now, I've written up my next chapter of, what Biscuit calls, the Retro-Report, but need to get it typed. I promise I'll get it up after I get caught up on everyone's reports. Jordan, that may take me hours...


Thanks to those who sent me PMs. I've already responded...


Loving you all- more than you'll ever know!!!

Liesa

[winkers]

I'm saying a thank you prayer for my plumbing!

Yet another of those things we take for granted living here.

I'm happy you're "here" too!:goodvibes

[pipersmom]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Only some of you would know how VERY, VERY, ultra glad I am to be "here" this morning!!

I stewed and fretted all night long literally, and lost massive amounts of sleep over a lot of "stuff".

One of those items was my water- YES, AGAIN.... this time the whole city is off, not just our neighborhood. We have a 1,000 liter cistern dug in the yard, that we can pump water into the house from. But the one day in 3 months we need it, the line was frozen. That means no water AT ALL unless we carry it in buckets to the house. It took me 3 hours to do all the dishes from 2 days and 5 loads of heating water on the stove. Everytime something like this happens, I am reminded once again of why we're here- bringing running water (and in most cases giving water - period) to the most undeveloped of the villages around us. Now, go get a big drink of water, and thank God for it!!!


Now, I've written up my next chapter of, what Biscuit calls, the Retro-Report, but need to get it typed. I promise I'll get it up after I get caught up on everyone's reports. Jordan, that may take me hours...


Thanks to those who sent me PMs. I've already responded...


Loving you all- more than you'll ever know!!!

Liesa

Always glad you're here, Liesa. Growing up we lived in BFE, and had water lines freeze up, so I know what a pain it is. I can't imagine living that way all the time like some of the folks you're there to help do..your family is doing such good things, we need more people like you guys! :love:

Woohoo for another update..looking forward to it when you have time to do it! :hug:

[tinkgurl]

Oh my gosh, sorry to hear about your problems. Here's a hug because that's all I can do for you over the computer! :hug:

[that's nice]

Liesa-
Sorry to hear about the H2O situation. Glad I have a working well! It must be cold with these water lines freezing. :genie: (no freezing smilie LOL)

[All7OfUs]

I'm saying a thank you prayer for my plumbing!

Yet another of those things we take for granted living here.

I'm happy you're "here" too!:goodvibes

Glad to have gotten your PM this morning! It made me smile! Just the fact that I could log in was a treat! Going to make coffee now- with my cistern water! Mmmmm! Added flavor.

Always glad you're here, Liesa. Growing up we lived in BFE, and had water lines freeze up, so I know what a pain it is. I can't imagine living that way all the time like some of the folks you're there to help do..your family is doing such good things, we need more people like you guys! :love:

Woohoo for another update..looking forward to it when you have time to do it! :hug:

BFE?? Sorry, lost me on that one. I AM blonde.

They are telling us now that the whole city is off because the main pump froze?/ seized? up?? Won't be on until at least 8 tonight. NO showers, NO laundry, NO floors. It coudl be worse, we could have no drinks.

Will be typing it up very soon. Still going through all of "YOUR" reports. :)


Oh my gosh, sorry to hear about your problems. Here's a hug because that's all I can do for you over the computer! :hug:

Thanks!! I love computer hugs!

Did you talk to Kristen?? She wouldn't listen to maroo. But I"m nervous for her...

[All7OfUs]

Liesa-
Sorry to hear about the H2O situation. Glad I have a working well! It must be cold with these water lines freezing. :genie: (no freezing smilie LOL)

But the genie was a good substitute!!

Do you have any idea how happy I was to log on this morning?!!

Thank God, Thank God Almighty!

Update coming soon...

[that's nice]

They are telling us now that the whole city is off because the main pump froze?/ seized? up?? Won't be on until at least 8 tonight. NO showers, NO laundry, NO floors. It coudl be worse, we could have no drinks.

At least beer comes in a bottle or a can!!!! LOL :drinking::drinking:

[All7OfUs]

At least beer comes in a bottle or a can!!!! LOL :drinking::drinking:

I thought of that too, except I hate beer, so we'll go with the Apple Fanta or Coke.

[pipersmom]

BFE basically means out in the middle of nowhere..or (bum****Egypt). We were 30 min from a gallon of milk, forget public water lines..lol.

[All7OfUs]

ahhhhhhhh, gotcha. But really it should be BFB. The last B being Blank-A-Stan. ;) At least we have milk nearby. Up until last year my neighbor brought it to me- fresh- each morning. Now, we get it in UHT boxes by the liter.

Tastes like crap.

[that's nice]

I know you eat good but this no water & milk in a box stuff must be killer. Shut your eyes, (wait not yet.. wait till your done reading this!) and dream about sitting on the Poly beach in 85 degree weather with the 2 TC3 members, watching Wishes. Then making that leisurely stroll up to your room to chat about the days activities while sipping a nice cold glass of wine on your balcony. :goodvibes:goodvibes:cloud9::cloud9:

[englishrose47]

Good Morning All !! Just home from work !!! At least this secondjob was peaceful ! mainly watched Criminal Minds and Susan Boyle with the consumers !! It was refreshing after my:scared1: day being on call !! 1 consumer went into Decomp which basicly means he fr eeeking Cuckoo! So I had to go in and ream himanew one !! Then another ran away with staff in pursuit , she called the cops on us :lmao:Thank goodnes they were nice and drove her back in thesquad car with the sirens going !!!:lmao: Now I know there is somethingto the 13th even if it wasn't Friday!!!:scared1:

[All7OfUs]

Yikes!! But somehow the words "squad cars with sirens" and "Susan Boyle" just seem so odd in the same sentence. OH WAIT!! She went flippin' cuckoo too once, didn't she?? I think she got things worked out though, bless her soul. I'd go flippin cuckoo too if I had just hit the jackpot with my voice and a contract. Ain't gonna happen. Don't worry..


:lmao::lmao:

[eandesmom]

Oh Liesa!

Sending you a virtual hot shower and a big cup of coffee to go with it. 3 hours of dishes!

I am so glad you are "here" too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[All7OfUs]

The week ended; we were free! Free at last!! It was time for some fun, starting out at Disney’s Fort Wilderness.

After packing up and saying our good-byes to our newly made lifelong friends and colleagues, we pointed our covered wagon toward Western horizons- metaphorically speaking. It wasn’t long before we lumbered our way alongside the guest check-in windows, and I distinctly remember Dad mumbling soft, yet explosive expletives- something about the side clearances of the western-themed lanes and his rig’s paintjob. I can’t completely rule out the possibility that there was contact between it and said siding. There would be more of this un-Disneylike behavior as he tried to back the 43 ft. behemoth into a spot the size of a piece of TP you would get at the pay bathroom s in here in Blank-A-Stan.

Finally, around 2:00, we were parked (insert many more expletives pouring forth from an otherwise pretty even tempered, albeit fart producing, anesthesiologist) and ready to roam. This was the one and only day DH would be with us. But that’s ok. To this day, he despises anything Disney, and I knew we’d have a better vacation without him anyways. 10 years after this, I am more sure of this than ever.

So, what to do?? So many choices! We did what any clueless newbies would do, and consulted the Weekly edition of the Ft. Times. It was packed full of fun stuff to see and do, but we procured a unanimous decision to “hike” along the “Old Swamp Trail”. We thought it sounded both relaxing and interesting at the same time. I, for one, was fascinated with the stringy Spanish moss, prolific palmettos, Cypress trees, and the possibility of seeing snakes and alligators.

This was the coolest little hiking trail! Much of it was lined with wooden planking, so it really was an easy jaunt from end to end. We saw lots of Cypress and Palmettos, and massive amounts of moss, but sadly no snakes or alligators. Florida would prove to be a major disappointment in that department. The walk was indeed relaxing, and took about an hour to trek with the 4 kids. Alas, Disney took this cool little attraction out, citing “problematic and expensive upkeep”. Isn’t that always the story?? I really missed this last year during out stay at the Fort.

After our walk, we made our way over to the Pioneer Hall area to pay a visit to Minnie Moo. Say WHAT?!! You don’t know who Minnie Moo was?! She was the gentle doe-eyed cow who was lucky enough to call the Fort Wilderness Petting Zoo home no less! Minnie had many interesting and exotic friends sharing her residence. There were several goats, ponies to give rides to the little cowboys and cowgirls (we didn’t cave though, ‘cuz remember “we were poor tightwads”), sweet little bunnies, and best of all, an albino peacock! Indeedy do!- A peacock whose tweaked DNA structure allowed him to be gorgeous beyond belief. Sadly, this too has been axed, but this time the lame excuse was “germ risk”. Puh-leeeeeze, people! Do they really think we’re going to buy this one?! Ummmm… people farm all over the world- everyday. Animals aren’t “dangerous”; least of all at Disney, where perhaps the best animal care on the entire planet is happening. (Rant over.) The Goober Family hung out there until the chuck wagon bell rang, and still with the evening yet so young, we had more to explore. Until next time, so long Pahdnuh.

[jordanyosh]

ft wilderness sounds fun, less fun now, but still fun.

[MKBekka]

ahhhhhhhh, gotcha. But really it should be BFB. The last B being Blank-A-Stan. ;) At least we have milk nearby. Up until last year my neighbor brought it to me- fresh- each morning. Now, we get it in UHT boxes by the liter.

Tastes like crap.

it tastes like crap to you cuz it doesn't have all those chemicals in it like the American stuff that takes a month to go bad. That fact alone makes me wonder just how good it is for you. The stuff here tastes fine to me!

[MKBekka]

Sadly, this too has been axed

Love your wording here! :lmao::rotfl2:

[All7OfUs]

ft wilderness sounds fun, less fun now, but still fun.

I think it's still a lot of fun. For a family. NOT for ladies out for a yearning to be pampered in a luxe sort of way.

it tastes like crap to you cuz it doesn't have all those chemicals in it like the American stuff that takes a month to go bad. That fact alone makes me wonder just how good it is for you. The stuff here tastes fine to me!

No, it tastes like the cows are always eating onions.

Love your wording here! :lmao::rotfl2:

Why thank you. It wasn't intentional, but love the way it turned out. :rotfl2:

[MKBekka]

No, it tastes like the cows are always eating onions.

Why thank you. It wasn't intentional, but love the way it turned out. :rotfl2:

But, but, cows don't eat onions! :laughing:

that's just how it came across to me...did anybody else see it that way??

[All7OfUs]

They can eat onions- and anything else you happened to throw at them. Remember when we really did axe the turkey?? I wonder if the Petting Zoo folks had themselves and exotic sort of Thanksgiving one day... :lmao:

[pipersmom]

Okay...now that I have a pic of zookeepers chowing down on albino peacock! LOL. Yuck @ onion tasting milk..maybe there's wild ones growing where they pasture them? It's too bad the neighbors stopped bringing you fresh..I love fresh milk! (though now since Piper & I drink fat free I would prob have to get used to the thickness of it again...)

Fort Wilderness does sound like fun with the hiking trails and such, it's too bad they did away with them. If Piper and I were ever going to go to the World by ourselves, we would probably camp! We both love camping, the only hitch is that I always have to get a site with an electric hook-up so we can hook up her vest and nebs! I always have to wonder what people are thinking first thing in the am when they walk by our site and see her wiggling, jiggling, and vibrating at the picnic table!

[maroo]

One day I would really like to stay at Ft Wilderness...although the thought of camping by myself does not sound appealing and I have no camping gear.

But it sounds like fun!

You guys are so funny...I can just see your Dad going off...:rotfl:

Well, folks...It is TIME! I leave today for Disney! I won't bore you with the details, but Liesa will have to hold down the fort over here as I am off to the WORLD!

If any of you want to follow me on Twitter...it is maroo268.

There are a few surprises in store - a surprise DISmeet and another Make a Wish child will get a very special wish granted........

I can say that now that his parents are at the parks themselves! :thumbsup2

Just a few more days!

[TarzansKat]

Maroo, I hope you have a wonderful trip! God bless. :goodvibes

[eandesmom]

Maroo - have a wonderful magical trip, I can't wait to read about it!

Liesa, I didn't realize your DH was a Disney Despiser! Wow....

Ah the Fort. I wanted to explore so much more than we did, there is SO much there!

[All7OfUs]

Okay...now that I have a pic of zookeepers chowing down on albino peacock! LOL. Yuck @ onion tasting milk..maybe there's wild ones growing where they pasture them? It's too bad the neighbors stopped bringing you fresh..I love fresh milk! (though now since Piper & I drink fat free I would prob have to get used to the thickness of it again...)

Fort Wilderness does sound like fun with the hiking trails and such, it's too bad they did away with them. If Piper and I were ever going to go to the World by ourselves, we would probably camp! We both love camping, the only hitch is that I always have to get a site with an electric hook-up so we can hook up her vest and nebs! I always have to wonder what people are thinking first thing in the am when they walk by our site and see her wiggling, jiggling, and vibrating at the picnic table!

Must taste a lot like chicken...

FW is a ton of fun- even without all the fun stuff they took out. They just refurbed the pool and added some cool theming that i can't wait to see in Sept. (if we make it over there), and of course HDDR, the sing-a-long, etc...

Camping is fun, but a lot of work too. It sucked having to delay setting up cuz of the rain. I can just picture your neighbors thinking about what you and Piper would be up to. HA!!

Well, folks...It is TIME! I leave today for Disney! I won't bore you with the details, but Liesa will have to hold down the fort over here as I am off to the WORLD!


I will do my best to maintain proper entertainment value, and we'll expect some excellent re-con reporting when you return!!

Maroo - have a wonderful magical trip, I can't wait to read about it!

Liesa, I didn't realize your DH was a Disney Despiser! Wow....

Ah the Fort. I wanted to explore so much more than we did, there is SO much there!

Yup! 100% despiser. Lots of stated reasons, the biggest being that he says it's too commercial. Like one big advertisement. To a point I do agree. But the other big reason is that he'd rather be secluded on a mountain, in a forest or under the water in a "natural environ". Whatever, Babe.

[GreatBiscuit]

Liesa - sorry to hear about the water problems! That's gotta get old. Loved the "Backing the RV" story. :thumbsup2 I can barely back my car in a straight line...I couldn't imagine trying it with a 43 foot land boat. I remember seeing photos of Minnie Moo. Sad to hear about all the changes they've made over that way. Discovery Island, River Country...it's all a bit sad.

Maroo -Have fun! We expect details.

[All7OfUs]

Liesa - sorry to hear about the water problems! That's gotta get old. Loved the "Backing the RV" story. :thumbsup2 I can barely back my car in a straight line...I couldn't imagine trying it with a 43 foot land boat. I remember seeing photos of Minnie Moo. Sad to hear about all the changes they've made over that way. Discovery Island, River Country...it's all a bit sad.

Maroo -Have fun! We expect details.

Yeah, it gets old! This was day #2- full day.

I meant to post a pic of Minnie Moo, but forgot. I've got to get to bed. If you get a chance- you want to for me?? Otherwise, I'll do it in the morning.

By the way, I meant also to comment on your new siggie line. That's pretty funny!! I still laugh when I see it!

[GreatBiscuit]

I meant to post a pic of Minnie Moo, but forgot. I've got to get to bed. If you get a chance- you want to for me?? Otherwise, I'll do it in the morning. No prob. By the power of Google I give thee: MINNIE MOO!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/greatbiscuit/blmoo.jpg

By the way, I meant also to comment on your new siggie line. That's pretty funny!! I still laugh when I see it!Thanks!

[Sleepingbooty]

Liesa, loving the retro reporting - dig up some pics if you can! I've always wanted to go to the Fort. I thought it would be perfect for our upcoming trip with my folks - there'd be 6 of us so I thought of a cabin. My parents weren't too hip on having 1 bathroom for 6 people. Yeah, maybe not. I'm at least going to try to get us over there for Hoop-de-doo.

[tinkgurl]

Liesa, loving the retro reporting - dig up some pics if you can!

Agree..please try to find some pics!

[englishrose47]

Pix pretty please!!!!

[winkers]

I need your dad's address so I can send him a Disney Princess card.:thumbsup2

[MKBekka]

They can eat onions- and anything else you happened to throw at them. Remember when we really did axe the turkey?? I wonder if the Petting Zoo folks had themselves and exotic sort of Thanksgiving one day... :lmao:

I do remember, and what a site! Dad forgot to shapren his axe :scared1: So he had to axe it two or thre times instead of just once.

[All7OfUs]

No prob. By the power of Google I give thee: MINNIE MOO!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/greatbiscuit/blmoo.jpg

Thanks!

Thanks, GB! I owe you one!

Liesa, loving the retro reporting - dig up some pics if you can! I've always wanted to go to the Fort. I thought it would be perfect for our upcoming trip with my folks - there'd be 6 of us so I thought of a cabin. My parents weren't too hip on having 1 bathroom for 6 people. Yeah, maybe not. I'm at least going to try to get us over there for Hoop-de-doo.

I've heard the cabin are really nice. But that is the one complaint. Although, none of the other mods have more than one bathroom either. Sooooooooooo... at least do try to spend a couple of hours here. Did you know that the stable for all the Disney horses are here?? You can see all the ones they use in parades, trolleys, carriage rides, etc.... here. The CMs are super friendly and will spend time telling you about them. Totallly worth it, and just around the corner from where the Hoop is.

Pix pretty please!!!!

I so wish I could. But alas, I am here, my pictures are not. We've stored all of our stuff- incl. a bunch of antique furniture in our garage back in Portland. :scared1: I almost frightened to know what we're coming home to.

I need your dad's address so I can send him a Disney Princess card.:thumbsup2

He'd so laugh!! Just the other day he told me that he wanted to play a joke on my mom. She was gone for a week, and he said he wanted to borrow a pair of my sister's underwear and find some long black hair and stash it all in the bed. If you knew you them, you be on the floor howling right now!! My mom wouldn't fall for that in about a million years, which makes it even more hilarious.

I do remember, and what a sight! Dad forgot to shapren his axe :scared1: So he had to axe it two or thre times instead of just once.

I'm pretty sure it was more like 4 or 5... He says he's pretty sure he lost his salvation that day.

[eandesmom]

Liesa, loving the retro reporting - dig up some pics if you can! I've always wanted to go to the Fort. I thought it would be perfect for our upcoming trip with my folks - there'd be 6 of us so I thought of a cabin. My parents weren't too hip on having 1 bathroom for 6 people. Yeah, maybe not. I'm at least going to try to get us over there for Hoop-de-doo.

Hey Rebecca!

Feel free to check out my TR to see how 6 fit in a cabin....complete with Cabin pics!

How EMH saved our trip
(http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2100536)
REALLY depends on the makeup of the 6

It is the best option and value, IMHO, without going deluxe for a family of 6. You could do 2 rooms at a value I think for about the same but no kitchen, no deck. For us it worked. Of course it worked b/c it was a buy 4 get 3 but hey...whatever works!

If you are not a camper or into the outdoors and some in your party are "hotel/resort" type folks, it is not the place. If you like to camp and love the outdoors...it is perfect. Especially perfect if you need to let lazy teens sleep in and not feel trapped in a small room!




I've heard the cabin are really nice. But that is the one complaint. Although, none of the other mods have more than one bathroom either. Sooooooooooo... at least do try to spend a couple of hours here. Did you know that the stable for all the Disney horses are here?? You can see all the ones they use in parades, trolleys, carriage rides, etc.... here. The CMs are super friendly and will spend time telling you about them. Totallly worth it, and just around the corner from where the Hoop is.

[tinkgurl]

Leisa...I see your green light on! HI!

[All7OfUs]

Hey TG!! You're up late, too- YOU, Tim and some of the West Coasters. Fun, fun, fun!

[tinkgurl]

Hey TG!! You're up late, too- YOU, Tim and some of the West Coasters. Fun, fun, fun!

Haha yep I'm up. My final isn't until 5 pm tomorrow and then I'm D-O-N-E! :woohoo: I just got done watching 'Bride Wars' on one of our movie channels.

[All7OfUs]

DONE will be a very good feeling!! I remember it very well!

What are you plans after that?? Do you have a job lined up?

By the way, I was thinking of starting up Rations Drop again, now that we have our plans more firmed up!! What do you think? Should I finish up this Retro Report first or just start and mix it all up??

[that's nice]

I liked your retro story Liesa! Sometimes I have a little trouble backing up the boat... its about 30ft long on the trailer. You dad must of had a lot of fun backing up that 42 footer!!! LOLOL :lmao:

[tinkgurl]

DONE will be a very good feeling!! I remember it very well!

What are you plans after that?? Do you have a job lined up?

By the way, I was thinking of starting up Rations Drop again, now that we have our plans more firmed up!! What do you think? Should I finish up this Retro Report first or just start and mix it all up??

I'll be starting my Master's Degree in January. Still at the same school. I'm doing Counselor Education and I eventually want to become an academic advisor at a college (hopefully somewhere back home).

Hm..Maybe you should finish this Retro Report first and then start Rations Drop again...but it's up to you! It's your PTR! :)

[All7OfUs]

I liked your retro story Liesa! Sometimes I have a little trouble backing up the boat... its about 30ft long on the trailer. You dad must of had a lot of fun backing up that 42 footer!!! LOLOL :lmao:


I still have about 5 chapters to go. But it takes about an hour to write each one, then I do them on Word (I've lost WAYYY too many posts with misplaced finger strokes), then post. Getting one out every 3 days or so, is all I can muster. But I could start up the game again, to fill in. ADRs aren't until March, so I'll have to find something to do until then. I have some ideas, but I could hold off on the game until Jan. - which isn't that far away now. :eek: I can't believe how fast the months are flying by.

[jordanyosh]

Putting my game face on! :)

[All7OfUs]

Putting my game face on! :)

So.... is this a vote for starting sooner than later??

[jordanyosh]

So.... is this a vote for starting sooner than later??
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: yes.

[All7OfUs]

ok, we'll start that up soon- maybe even tomorrow.

But first, I had to share these!

I finally am VERY close to finishing the top of my Christmas-y quilt, and wanted to give you a peeky!

Only the last (TOP) border needs to be added, then I'll give it a quckie tie job, and it'll be ready for my important guests, arriving on the 3rd (my son's girlfriend and mother :eek:)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/miscfromcamera127.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/miscfromcamera128.jpg

I also wanted to share one of my student's work that she finished on Saturday- only 2 ladies left, then I"ll be free from Saturday quilting for a spell. I need a break!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/miscfromcamera125.jpg

Lastly, I had the funniest e-mail today!!! Remember LeeAnn (aka ThePreachersWife- who NEVER gets on here anymore?) Well, I sent her a copy of our latest, most greatest spreadsheet of our itinerary with parks, times, hoped-for ADRs, EMHs, all that good stuff, and here was her reply...

Liesa:

Honestly anything is fine with me....but I don't even understand the chart....I was laughing at all the abbreviations. I can read the most complicated 300 million dollar spreadsheet from the schoold district but I don't understand our trip itinerary?!?!?! You are way too disney smart for me:)

LeeAnn

Isn't that a hoot??!!

I know she's going to love it, but bringing her along the planning ride just ain't happenin'.

[TarzansKat]

Liesa, what a beautiful quilt!

And that's too funny about LeeAnn. I love it! :lmao:

[shannn]

Your quilts are gorgeous!!! Sewing is an art that I am NOT skilled in. I can't even hem pants, so quilting seems like genius to me.

LeeAnn is too cute. She reminds me of Courtney (my friend who I'm taking for her birthday). Everytime I start talking to my other friend, she starts fussing, "Enough with the abbreviations already!"

[pipersmom]

Your Christmas quilt is beautiful, Liesa! Do you hand sew the appliques or use your machine?

I can't believe your student's quilt..she did a marvelous job, especially for someone just learning!! She must have had a great teacher.. ;)

Too funny about LeeAnn..love the phrase Disney-Smart!

[All7OfUs]

Liesa, what a beautiful quilt!

And that's too funny about LeeAnn. I love it! :lmao:

Thanks! I love my hobby! and hope to someday turn it into more than that. ;)

I'll have to tell her I poked fun at her today!

Your quilts are gorgeous!!! Sewing is an art that I am NOT skilled in. I can't even hem pants, so quilting seems like genius to me.

LeeAnn is too cute. She reminds me of Courtney (my friend who I'm taking for her birthday). Everytime I start talking to my other friend, she starts fussing, "Enough with the abbreviations already!"

It's really just a bunch of straight stitches- anyone can do that!! The fun part is really playing with the colors and patterns. The actual sewing part is easy!

I've read all about Courtney. They are a lot alike- "Just plan it, I'm game for anything I'll just follow, etc..." I know we're going to have a great time, and honestly it's easier to plan this way- maroo and I tour much the same way, so it'll be great!

Your Christmas quilt is beautiful, Liesa! Do you hand sew the appliques or use your machine?

I can't believe your student's quilt..she did a marvelous job, especially for someone just learning!! She must have had a great teacher.. ;)

Too funny about LeeAnn..love the phrase Disney-Smart!

A mixture of both. THis one was machine appliqued with a blanket stitch. I've shown you others that were totally hand done. I like both.

Hers was one of the better ones. One older lady's turned out really bad- because she was in a hurry. You CAN"T hurry with this craft--- AT ALL!

I think there are many others who are WAY more Disney smart than me. But I do think we have a great trip planned out.

[TarzansKat]

I am sure you could turn that into more than a hobby if you wanted to. :goodvibes

[winkers]

Liesa, gorgeous quilt!!

but the more important thing......you son's girlfriend and her mom are coming to visit???

details.....we need details....

you should know you can't throw something out there to a bunch of women and not give the full scoop.:teacher:

[that's nice]

Liesa- How much you selling that quilt for again? :confused3:confused3 ;) It is awesome!

Poor LeeAnn. I can picture her looking at that spreadsheet and just shaking her head. :sad2: You might as well wrote it in Chinese! :lmao:

[tinkgurl]

That is a very nice quilt Leisa! You are so good at that.

[All7OfUs]

Liesa- How much you selling that quilt for again? :confused3:confused3 ;) It is awesome!

Poor LeeAnn. I can picture her looking at that spreadsheet and just shaking her head. :sad2: You might as well wrote it in Chinese! :lmao:

I'm not selling this one. I want to sell the one I showed you last time, but I don't have enough fabric for the border. I tried to have my mom send something, but it was all wrong. So I ordered some stuff off the net, and should get it within a few weeks. I hope. I hope I can get about $350 for it. It's only twin-sized, and will be tied instead of quilted, but if folks understand it's half for charity then I might get that. But, I"M NOT SELLING IT HERE!!!!! Let me make that clear right now!! I'm going to offer it to family first. Then church people--- then we'll see.

Maybe I should have sent the spread sheet with a code key. :confused3

That is a very nice quilt Leisa! You are so good at that.

Thanks, TG!! I really like how it turned out!

Liesa, gorgeous quilt!!

but the more important thing......you son's girlfriend and her mom are coming to visit???

details.....we need details....

you should know you can't throw something out there to a bunch of women and not give the full scoop.:teacher:
OK, ok, I'll send details, but it's nighty night time now. Maybe tomorrow sometime.

She's cute as a button, her mom is uber hyper (like me), and loves to scrap. I'll tell more tom!

[All7OfUs]

Just talked to maroo! They are about 5 miles from turning into the Motherland.

I"m so excited for her! I wish I could call all night long and give updates, but I'm going to bed now. I'll call again in the AM, and give you an update then. You can also follow her on Twitter. I think she's Tweeting (maroo268 ??)

I should have another update up either tomorrow or Thursday. Until then, have a great day everyone!!

[All7OfUs]

As if there wasn't enough fun around here, my dumb dog just had puppies!

DANG!!

[tinkgurl]

Puppies?! Aw...but oh no at the same time! :rotfl:

[MKBekka]

Puppies?! Aw...but oh no at the same time! :rotfl:

Yeah...puppies=work. They are cute though :)

[All7OfUs]

Ok, here's the scoop on the puppies...

Daisy had puppies yesterday around 2:00. She's completely holed up in her dog house, and snarls if we try to go near her. So we don't. I think she might have around 6 or 7?? But we can't be sure.


She is lucky. The temperature was a balmy 32 yesterday and today, so they have a better chance. If she had had them 4 days ago, it would have been really hard on them.

As soon as she will let us near her (last time that was about 3 days after the birth) I will get pix, and post them.


Now, Cherie----

You wanted the scoop on the girlfriend...

I don't know much about her- yet.

I know she just scored 99% on her PSAT. So, if they get married, I will have genious grandkids. :lmao:

She likes to read, and write. Her parents are authors and anthropologists, and have done extensive research on the culture and people here. She likes to do goofy stuff and is into drama as well. Her family skiis and snowboards in the mountains here, and she wants some quilting lessons when she visits in a couple weeks (ummm..... girlie, you just scored some big points).

Other than that, her mom says she very shy, although, she's been the pursuer, which I'm not super thrilled with. I"d like to have seen my son be the leader/pursuer. But, then again, he's painfully shy also. I LOVE the fact that she can get him to talk and is pulling him out of his shell.

They (she and her mom) arrive in Jan. 3, the day before his birthday. She wanted it that way so that she could make his cake. His birthday is on the 4th. Ummm....OK, that's kinda weird. Whatever.

Is that enough?

[GreatBiscuit]

As if there wasn't enough fun around here, my dumb dog just had puppies!

DANG!!oh my! Well I guess you now have more "homemade" gifts to distribute for Christmas.

[GreatBiscuit]

Oh, just saw the above post. Fear not. Nothing wrong with the girl coaxing the shy boy outta his shell. (Just ask First Lady Biscuit!)

[All7OfUs]

oh my! Well I guess you now have more "homemade" gifts to distribute for Christmas.

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[eandesmom]

By the way, I was thinking of starting up Rations Drop again, now that we have our plans more firmed up!! What do you think? Should I finish up this Retro Report first or just start and mix it all up??

RATIONS DROP! RATIONS DROP! RATIONS DROP!


ok, we'll start that up soon- maybe even tomorrow.

But first, I had to share these!

I finally am VERY close to finishing the top of my Christmas-y quilt, and wanted to give you a peeky!

Only the last (TOP) border needs to be added, then I'll give it a quckie tie job, and it'll be ready for my important guests, arriving on the 3rd (my son's girlfriend and mother :eek:)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/miscfromcamera127.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/miscfromcamera128.jpg

I also wanted to share one of my student's work that she finished on Saturday- only 2 ladies left, then I"ll be free from Saturday quilting for a spell. I need a break!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/miscfromcamera125.jpg

Lastly, I had the funniest e-mail today!!! Remember LeeAnn (aka ThePreachersWife- who NEVER gets on here anymore?) Well, I sent her a copy of our latest, most greatest spreadsheet of our itinerary with parks, times, hoped-for ADRs, EMHs, all that good stuff, and here was her reply...

Liesa:

Honestly anything is fine with me....but I don't even understand the chart....I was laughing at all the abbreviations. I can read the most complicated 300 million dollar spreadsheet from the schoold district but I don't understand our trip itinerary?!?!?! You are way too disney smart for me:)

LeeAnn

Isn't that a hoot??!!

I know she's going to love it, but bringing her along the planning ride just ain't happenin'.

Your quilt is beautiful! And your student's is none too shabby either!

:rotfl: on the spreadsheet. My MIL would glaze over if I sent her mine. Although she'd appreciate the binder pages. She'll have input but it will not be of the excel variety.

As if there wasn't enough fun around here, my dumb dog just had puppies!

DANG!!

Ok, here's the scoop on the puppies...

Daisy had puppies yesterday around 2:00. She's completely holed up in her dog house, and snarls if we try to go near her. So we don't. I think she might have around 6 or 7?? But we can't be sure.


She is lucky. The temperature was a balmy 32 yesterday and today, so they have a better chance. If she had had them 4 days ago, it would have been really hard on them.

As soon as she will let us near her (last time that was about 3 days after the birth) I will get pix, and post them.


Now, Cherie----

You wanted the scoop on the girlfriend...

I don't know much about her- yet.

I know she just scored 99% on her PSAT. So, if they get married, I will have genious grandkids. :lmao:

She likes to read, and write. Her parents are authors and anthropologists, and have done extensive research on the culture and people here. She likes to do goofy stuff and is into drama as well. Her family skiis and snowboards in the mountains here, and she wants some quilting lessons when she visits in a couple weeks (ummm..... girlie, you just scored some big points).

Other than that, her mom says she very shy, although, she's been the pursuer, which I'm not super thrilled with. I"d like to have seen my son be the leader/pursuer. But, then again, he's painfully shy also. I LOVE the fact that she can get him to talk and is pulling him out of his shell.

They (she and her mom) arrive in Jan. 3, the day before his birthday. She wanted it that way so that she could make his cake. His birthday is on the 4th. Ummm....OK, that's kinda weird. Whatever.

Is that enough?

GF sounds not to shabby! Nice first effort :) I can't wait for the report. I am VERY glad it's warmer for Daisy and the puppies.

[All7OfUs]

RATIONS DROP! RATIONS DROP! RATIONS DROP!




Your quilt is beautiful! And your student's is none too shabby either!

:rotfl: on the spreadsheet. My MIL would glaze over if I sent her mine. Although she'd appreciate the binder pages. She'll have input but it will not be of the excel variety.





GF sounds not to shabby! Nice first effort :) I can't wait for the report. I am VERY glad it's warmer for Daisy and the puppies.

OK, OK!! I'll start RD soon. I"ll maybe start writing up/ thinking about the posts today.

Also, need to write the next update for the Newbie report.

I like what I see so far in Laura- that's her name. WE'll see what happens after he leaves in June. 12,000 miles is quite a long distance deal.

[jordanyosh]

puppies!

[jordanyosh]

girlfriends!

[All7OfUs]

girlfriends!

I shouldn't worry about shocking you anymore, should I??

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

That's ok, if I have to endure underwear talk on yours, you can deal with girlfriend talk, right??:lmao:

[that's nice]

As if there wasn't enough fun around here, my dumb dog just had puppies!

DANG!!
LOL I don't know which line is funnier... 'my dumb dog just had puppies!' or 'DANG!!' LOLOL I was LOL and Juliana is questioning me what is so funny. (Oh it's 7:30am here.. yea I lost this morning)

I know she just scored 99% on her PSAT. So, if they get married, I will have genious grandkids. :lmao:
Isn't your son 17-18? Don't you think this is pushing it a bit? :confused3 :scared1: :lmao::lmao:
They (she and her mom) arrive in Jan. 3, the day before his birthday. She wanted it that way so that she could make his cake. His birthday is on the 4th. Ummm....OK, that's kinda weird. Whatever.
UMMMMM Can you say odd????? :confused3 Hey at least you won't have to do it! LOL
puppies!
girlfriends!
OH MY! :scared1:

[All7OfUs]

LOL I don't know which line is funnier... 'my dumb dog just had puppies!' or 'DANG!!' LOLOL I was LOL and Juliana is questioning me what is so funny. (Oh it's 7:30am here.. yea I lost this morning)


Isn't your son 17-18? Don't you think this is pushing it a bit? :confused3 :scared1: :lmao::lmao:

UMMMMM Can you say odd????? :confused3 Hey at least you won't have to do it! LOL


OH MY! :scared1:

Yeah, 7:30 means seriously losing! My kids know better...

He'll be 19 in Jan. He's graduating a year late because he lost a year (academically) because i put him in national school. He learned great Blank-A-Stan-ish, but didn't learn squat else.

Actually, he learned TO SQUAT, cuz that's what the boys do here. Squat. On sidewalks, in front of stores. THey like to watch their mothers and grandmothers sweep the sidewalks, and slave away in other areas. It's sick.

Maybe pushing it, but you never know... my sister met her and married her high school sweetheart. When they met she was 15. They married at 23.

I hate making birthday cakes now. burned myself out on that early on with trains, kits, hats- you name it. Now they're lucky if they get plain cupcakes. I suck in this dept.

Puppies and girlfriends, those just don't belong in the same post, do they>?

[that's nice]

Yeah, 7:30 means seriously losing! My kids know better...
She's been up since 6:30.. can this kid ever sleep in? :confused3 :sleepingsmilie: (WE NEED A SLEEPING SMILIE!!!!)

Actually, he learned TO SQUAT, cuz that's what the boys do here. Squat. On sidewalks, in front of stores. THey like to watch their mothers and grandmothers sweep the sidewalks, and slave away in other areas. It's sick.
LOL This puts a new spin on potty humor!!!! Minus the POTTY!!!! :lmao:

I hate making birthday cakes now. burned myself out on that early on with trains, kits, hats- you name it. Now they're lucky if they get plain cupcakes. I suck in this dept.
Well score for you! Sit back and let them make the cake.. hey while they are at it, have them make dinner too! :rotfl:

Puppies and girlfriends, those just don't belong in the same post, do they>?
Only if it's puppy love.:dogdance:

[All7OfUs]

She's been up since 6:30.. can this kid ever sleep in? :confused3 :sleepingsmilie: (WE NEED A SLEEPING SMILIE!!!!)


LOL This puts a new spin on potty humor!!!! Minus the POTTY!!!! :lmao:


Well score for you! Sit back and let them make the cake.. hey while they are at it, have them make dinner too! :rotfl:


Only if it's puppy love.:dogdance:

Not when you want her to.

Well, they do THAT too. But usually on the highway, beside the busses. Or in the elevators in the big city, after consuming far too much vodka.

I will. On top of evaluating her culinary abilities, maybe I should put her through a Myers Briggs, and a psych. eval too. :lmao: I could serve her sheep head, and see what she does with that. Does she have grace and charm to wiggle her way out of that one??

Cute doggy.

[pipersmom]

Ohh..puppies are so cute! I want one...but travelling to Blank-a-stan to get it just ain't gonna happen :P It is a bit odd that she wants to bake his cake, but I'm with you..let her do it!! When she's done you can hand her the vacuum and duster... :laughing: Maybe you can even get Laura and her Mom to take a puppy when they leave;)

[winkers]

Now I can sleep...;)

I don't know why, but i thought they were coming from the U.S.....

I was scared to death of my boys and girlfriends, but Evan seems to have a new one every month, so I'm not too worried.

Puppies! I love them....untill they start to eat everything in sight. We've lost many shoes and power cords ..

[punkin413]

awwww....puppies!!! i miss my doggies as puppies. i don't, however, miss house breaking and teeth marks on everything in my house.

cool about the girlfriend! i once dated a guy who made his parents think i was the pursuer when really he was. they didn't like me because of it. not saying your son is doing that but it just made me think of it when you said she was the pursuer. ;)

her parents must be smart....i took anthopology in college as an "easy" class.....yeah, right! i ended up dropping it because it was harder than i thought. it's the only class i've ever dropped in my life. i could have managed but i had a really hard schedule that semester and that class was supposed to be the no-brainer. boy, did i get that one wrong!

[englishrose47]

Morning !! Puppies and Girlfriend!!! Hmmm interesting !!!

[All7OfUs]

Ohh..puppies are so cute! I want one...but travelling to Blank-a-stan to get it just ain't gonna happen :P It is a bit odd that she wants to bake his cake, but I'm with you..let her do it!! When she's done you can hand her the vacuum and duster... :laughing: Maybe you can even get Laura and her Mom to take a puppy when they leave;)

Well, my dog is a total floozy!! I caught her red handed with more than one ummm... sire. I wish the neighbors would put up a higher/better fence!!

So, they might be cute. Maybe not?? Just don't know yet. They are a pain in the patootie! In about what 3 weeks, we'll have to start the whole soaking/mixing dry dog food to feed them, and well, I guess frozen chunks of poo is a little easier to scoop than melty summer stuff.

I'm sure they will offer to help out. I'm not worried about that. Ok, here's an idea. I have 5 days with them. YOu guys can all tell me what to cook for lunches and dinners, and I'll see if I can make it. Rules: NO processed ingredients, must be easy, can be crock potted if necessary.

They won't be ready to leave when they come. Since it's winter we'll keep them a while extra to give them a better chance. Most dogs have a life span of about 1 year here. Either they are eaten (that would be the Koreans), starved, or frozen.

Now I can sleep...;)

I don't know why, but i thought they were coming from the U.S.....

I was scared to death of my boys and girlfriends, but Evan seems to have a new one every month, so I'm not too worried.

Puppies! I love them....untill they start to eat everything in sight. We've lost many shoes and power cords ..

Get your undies untwisted! They are coming from the Big City.

Don't worry! THey'll do fine.

awwww....puppies!!! i miss my doggies as puppies. i don't, however, miss house breaking and teeth marks on everything in my house.

cool about the girlfriend! i once dated a guy who made his parents think i was the pursuer when really he was. they didn't like me because of it. not saying your son is doing that but it just made me think of it when you said she was the pursuer. ;)

her parents must be smart....i took anthopology in college as an "easy" class.....yeah, right! i ended up dropping it because it was harder than i thought. it's the only class i've ever dropped in my life. i could have managed but i had a really hard schedule that semester and that class was supposed to be the no-brainer. boy, did i get that one wrong!

DRat!! Ok, Dawn, my DH just came in with the burgers. I"ll have to answer soon!

[MKBekka]

He'll be 19 in Jan. He's graduating a year late because he lost a year (academically) because i put him in national school. He learned great Blank-A-Stan-ish, but didn't learn squat else.

I hate making birthday cakes now. burned myself out on that early on with trains, kits, hats- you name it. Now they're lucky if they get plain cupcakes. I suck in this dept.

Puppies and girlfriends, those just don't belong in the same post, do they>?

No Mom, you don't squat on the street. That's what you do in an outhouse. you have to hunker on the side of the street :lmao:


LOL This puts a new spin on potty humor!!!! Minus the POTTY!!!! :lmao:


Well score for you! Sit back and let them make the cake.. hey while they are at it, have them make dinner too! :rotfl:


See Mom?? Tim's got it down! ;) Having Laura here will ba a nice break for me, 'cuz it's usually my job, along with dinner! :laughing:


Puppies! I love them....untill they start to eat everything in sight. We've lost many shoes and power cords ..

We would NEVER let them in the house. ever. Dogs just do not come inside here...prolly because they are afraid of water and don't let you give them baths. ew.

[All7OfUs]

awwww....puppies!!! i miss my doggies as puppies. i don't, however, miss house breaking and teeth marks on everything in my house.

cool about the girlfriend! i once dated a guy who made his parents think i was the pursuer when really he was. they didn't like me because of it. not saying your son is doing that but it just made me think of it when you said she was the pursuer. ;)

her parents must be smart....i took anthopology in college as an "easy" class.....yeah, right! i ended up dropping it because it was harder than i thought. it's the only class i've ever dropped in my life. i could have managed but i had a really hard schedule that semester and that class was supposed to be the no-brainer. boy, did i get that one wrong!

Dogs just don't come in houses here. THey are dirty, and for the most part, pretty vicious!! You'd NEVER go near a dog, or even near their chain! My daughter has a nice scar on her leg from a dog that got off its chain.

You're right I should be careful about that. Maybe there's more to his part than I know about it. My info is all 2nd hand from her mom and his housemom. Maybe he has them all hoodwinked.

I had that class "happen" to me too, but it wasn't anthro, it was human geography. Dropped it like a hot potato; it just wasn't I thought it was AT ALL. Same with me. Probably could have squeaked a C, but had a tough schedule in general, so it was punted.

Morning !! Puppies and Girlfriend!!! Hmmm interesting !!!

Morning, Rosie!! There's always good stuff here. Hey guess what?!! I wrote up the first 4 clues for Rations Drop, and will start it tomorrow!! DID YOU HEAR THAT EVERYONE??!! Rations Drop is starting TOMORROW!!! :banana:

No Mom, you don't squat on the street. That's what you do in an outhouse. you have to hunker on the side of the street :lmao:

You've been reading too much Grasshopper Trap!! Good read, Peeps. Grab it from the Libarary; it's totally worth it!! VERY FUNNY!



See Mom?? Tim's got it down! ;) Having Laura here will ba a nice break for me, 'cuz it's usually my job, along with dinner! :laughing:

It's dinner's job?? Does dinner work alongside you??



We would NEVER let them in the house. ever. Dogs just do not come inside here...prolly because they are afraid of water and don't let you give them baths. ew.

No, it's because they are dogs, not younger siblings.

[Sandy321]

puppies!

girlfriends!

QUILTS too!!

OH MY!!

(and I suppose it was the puppy love that suckered me in!! :rotfl: - I'm going out on a limb - after 5 days - I reccomend CORGIS!! He's potty trained us (we watch the clock - take him out, he squats, job done!! :rotfl: no accidents, we're good at watching the clock!! :wizard:)

and he's a lapdog.... a snuggle bunny (not a sibling! :rolleyes1)

I shouldn't worry about shocking you anymore, should I??

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

That's ok, if I have to endure underwear talk on yours, you can deal with girlfriend talk, right??:lmao:

underwear talk? :scared1:

:rotfl2:

Gosh I miss girl talk!! I hope to get my dh back to work, and a computer of my own!!

We leave in like 22 days!! and I'm not 100% healthy! :faint:

:wave:
consider this a flyby!! :3dglasses

[All7OfUs]

QUILTS too!!

OH MY!!

(and I suppose it was the puppy love that suckered me in!! :rotfl: - I'm going out on a limb - after 5 days - I reccomend CORGIS!! He's potty trained us (we watch the clock - take him out, he squats, job done!! :rotfl: no accidents, we're good at watching the clock!! :wizard:)

and he's a lapdog.... a snuggle bunny (not a sibling! :rolleyes1)



underwear talk? :scared1:

:rotfl2:

Gosh I miss girl talk!! I hope to get my dh back to work, and a computer of my own!!

We leave in like 22 days!! and I'm not 100% healthy! :faint:

:wave:
consider this a flyby!! :3dglasses

I knew I'd raise some hackles when I said that!! About the siblings. I know how attached people are to their dogs :)

I'm really glad you got the dog (sorry Sandy, I can't remember doggy's name) potty trained. With all you have going on, you don't need more stress!! How's your foot?? Hip?? Training??

22 DAYS!!??!!! That has come so fast!

Please, LORD, heal Sandy!!

Yeah, underwear talk has hit the house. girltalk too. do girls talk about underwear?? Wait a minute, we've been infected by Jordan's report. It's like swine flu, except this is worse. :lmao:

[All7OfUs]

Due to popular demand, Rations Drop- Round 2 will start tomorrow, my time! That means about 12 hours from now, Clue #1 will magically appear for your guessing.

Don your diapers! I know it's all very exciting!

[tinkgurl]

Please don't make the clues TOO hard! :flower3: :rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

Please don't make the clues TOO hard! :flower3: :rotfl:

Awww, do you think they were too hard last time?? I know some were. I really made you guys do your homework, huh??

I had a lot of fun writing them today.

Geezz, I need to go look at your PTR now!! I hope I didn't miss one!

[pipersmom]

Woohoo for rations drop! Not that I am Disney-smart ;) enough to answer them correctly, but I'll have fun trying!

I have to tell ya..I love me some crockpot food..my poor crockpot would probably walkout on me if it could. :laughing: How about barbecue (speaking of eating dogs.. :rotfl:) but NOT out of dog meat, lmao..sorry..cracking myself up here. Anyway.. beef or pork bbq always sounds good to me. We also love pot roast from it, stews..soups. I'm a pretty simple kind of cook.

[punkin413]

You're right I should be careful about that. Maybe there's more to his part than I know about it. My info is all 2nd hand from her mom and his housemom. Maybe he has them all hoodwinked.


oh, i didn't mean that he was fooling anybody. you know your son better than most people i'm sure! i just remember when i was 15 i was dating a guy whose parents thought i was pursuing him moreso than he was pursuing me because he played it to them that way and they never really liked me because of it. but not saying that that's what's going on with him at all. ;)

clues? oh, i love trivia and clues and all that fun stuff. can't wait! popcorn::

[All7OfUs]

It's time for RATIONS DROP!! So fasten your trivia seatbelts and let's play.

(For those of you who are new to this, it's a trivia game we've been playing. You struggle with the clue, and I provide the answer to this WDW Eating Establishment. It can be CS or TS, and anywhere on property, which narrows it down quite a bit, I know. Here's the original post with all the explanations, backstory, rules, etc...)

HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33773090&postcount=976)



Gentlepeeps!! START YOUR ENGINES!!

Here you'll find a reference to the Flying Dutchman- which might be the very same ship that was captained by a man of whose portrait is "across the way". But watch carefuly, he comes and goes. And while you're at this eatery, drop anchor and fish awhile!!

And they're off!

[jordanyosh]

my answer is in white:
Columbia Harbour House.

[All7OfUs]

Well, you certainly didn't waste any time!

:thumbsup2

[jordanyosh]

Well, you certainly didn't waste any time!

:thumbsup2

I've been chomping at the bit...

We have a corgi by the way.

[pipersmom]

Okay, answer is in white -->El Pirata Y El? That one might be too obvious though....

[pipersmom]

We must have been posting at the same time, Jordan, lol. Should we put answers in white? Not that any of mine will be right anyway.. :rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

That depends on how many people you want seeing your answer, Amanda. If you want to be really, really sure no one sees your answer (because you never know when it's going to be a right one) you can PM me. But that's a hassle.

Whatever, your comfy with. I know that there are some highly anal and competitive folks here (just self-analyzing here) so take that for what it's worth.

:lmao::rotfl2:

[jordanyosh]

Whatever, your comfy with. I know that there are some highly anal and competitive folks here (just self-analyzing here) so take that for what it's worth.

:lmao::rotfl2:

who....me?;)

[pipersmom]

All right, I'm gonna go ahead and white it out, not that it won't stop anyone who reeeeally wants to know..lol.

[All7OfUs]

who....me?;)

All right, I'm gonna go ahead and white it out, not that it won't stop anyone who reeeeally wants to know..lol.

Aimed at no one in particular... :rolleyes1

Anyway, I just got off the phone with maroo; here's an update so far:

They arrived a bit behind schedule, but otherwise had a good drive. They checked into AKL and ARE LOVING IT!! She said that as she was talking to me, there was a giraffe about 30 feet away!! Is that cool or what??!!

The Candlelight Processional was fabulous! They loved it. I can't remember who the narrator was- sorry!! They rode Soarin', which is her fave.

They went to AK today- she described today as "BEST DISNEY DAY EVER!!". After AK they hopped to MK to watch Spectro and Wishes. Her highlight of the whole day she says was walking into MK 20 minutes before the beginning of the parade and getting front row seats. She is totally bummed though that all the parks closed at 8:00 tonight.

She asks us to hope for no rain, and to pray that Rachel will keep doing well. So far she's doing great (no fevers)! but there's another Wish Trippers surprise thing she's working on, and it's not really coming together very well ; still a lot of loose ends it sounds like. So she's asking us to intervene there too.

That's all she said. When I talk to her tonight (my time) I'll let you know more.

[pipersmom]

Thanks for the update, Liesa..I'm glad they're being able to do so many things, I was worried about Rachel, even though I know Maroo wouldn't push her at all. Will keep them in our thoughts and prayers. I have to say, I'm dying to know what the other surprise is!

[that's nice]

It sounds like Maroo is having a great time! I'm glad Rachel is staying healthy!!! They are having some nice weather too!:goodvibes

[MKBekka]

You've been reading too much Grasshopper Trap!! Good read, Peeps. Grab it from the Libarary; it's totally worth it!! VERY FUNNY!


It's dinner's job?? Does dinner work alongside you??


No, it's because they are dogs, not younger siblings.

I have! I have!

You know perfectly well what I meant! I make dinner half the time, and the other half it's the househelp's job!

I'm not sure if I want any more siblings. . .

[All7OfUs]

It sounds like Maroo is having a great time! I'm glad Rachel is staying healthy!!! They are having some nice weather too!:goodvibes

No guess?!

[jordanyosh]

Thanks for the update from maroo!:thumbsup2

[punkin413]

okay, the only thing i can think of is columbia harbor house just because of the line about the captain's portrait being across the way and that he comes and goes and i know HM is right there.

thanks for the update about maroo! sounds like they're having a great time! :thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

Thanks for the update from maroo!:thumbsup2

You're welcome! I"m so jealous!! Well, not really, but it does make me long for my trip even more :)

okay, the only thing i can think of is columbia harbor house just because of the line about the captain's portrait being across the way and that he comes and goes and i know HM is right there.

thanks for the update about maroo! sounds like they're having a great time! :thumbsup2

3 players so far. I'll pony up the answer tomorrow sometime.

They do sound like they're having a wonderful time!! WOW! 30 ft.from a giraffe.

[shannn]

Okay, I'm leaving on SATURDAY for Orlando, so I might miss some, but my guess for this one is Columbia Harbour House based on the portrait clue. I'm not so sure about this one? :confused3

[All7OfUs]

Okay, I'm leaving on SATURDAY for Orlando, so I might miss some, but my guess for this one is Columbia Harbour House based on the portrait clue. I'm not so sure about this one? :confused3

I know!!! I"m so excited for you and Courtney!! You're going to have such a blast together!

Thanks for playing while you're still here though. You may be able to squeak one more answer in before you get to do something WAY more fun!

[LiteBrite]

Here's my guess (in white) -
Columbia Harbour House

And as for dropping college classes, I did that one time only, as well. It was a P.E. class - canoeing, believe it or not. Sounded like fun, and an easy A.

First day of class met in the pool, where everyone sat around the edges and watched as one at a time, we had to swim out to the canoe floating in the middle of the pool, and hoist ourselves into the thing from the water.

I tried and tried and tried, but I just did not have the upper body strength to pull myself into that stupid canoe. I was so humiliated, after about 15 minutes I gave up, swam to the edge of the pool, got out, went to the locker room and got dressed, and walked directly to the Drop and Add office to get out of the class.

I ended up taking Bowling instead, which was much more my speed! :rotfl:

[eandesmom]

I know that there are some highly anal and competitive folks here (just self-analyzing here) so take that for what it's worth.

:lmao::rotfl2:

Ya think?

:lmao:

I'm here...just been busy!!!!!!!!

Aimed at no one in particular... :rolleyes1

Anyway, I just got off the phone with maroo; here's an update so far:

They arrived a bit behind schedule, but otherwise had a good drive. They checked into AKL and ARE LOVING IT!! She said that as she was talking to me, there was a giraffe about 30 feet away!! Is that cool or what??!!

The Candlelight Processional was fabulous! They loved it. I can't remember who the narrator was- sorry!! They rode Soarin', which is her fave.

They went to AK today- she described today as "BEST DISNEY DAY EVER!!". After AK they hopped to MK to watch Spectro and Wishes. Her highlight of the whole day she says was walking into MK 20 minutes before the beginning of the parade and getting front row seats. She is totally bummed though that all the parks closed at 8:00 tonight.

She asks us to hope for no rain, and to pray that Rachel will keep doing well. So far she's doing great (no fevers)! but there's another Wish Trippers surprise thing she's working on, and it's not really coming together very well ; still a lot of loose ends it sounds like. So she's asking us to intervene there too.

That's all she said. When I talk to her tonight (my time) I'll let you know more.

Great update! The best Disney day ever? After that last Wish trip? I didn't think that could be beat!

I'm so happy to hear Rachel is doing ok.

My guess is

Columbia Harbor House

Although I really have no clue but it's the only thing I can think of that has a captain and is near HM and is water related. I've never been there though...so really don't know!

[GreatBiscuit]

Hey Liesa. Thanks for the maroo update. My guess would be Columbia Harbor House. Hope all is going well over that way!

[reelmom]

We have only eaten there once so I am going to say Columbia Harber House.

[that's nice]

I'm guessing: Columbia Harbor House. I think there is a pic of Davy Jones on Tom Sawyer's Island... and the ferry comes and goes... ???? :confused3:confused3

Off to a bad start I'm afraid. Is there a prize for the winner???? Who won the last time? :confused3

[englishrose47]

What are you guys guessing .... from what I m seeing my guess is

[winkers]

my brain is too fried from eggnog and curly ribbon to think....so, I don't have any idea!

[disney<333]

Sorry I have been MIA again. I hope I can someday repay you. :rotfl2:
Wow trivia, hugh?
My guess is Yachtsman. Am I supposed to PM it to you?
So glad to hear Maroo is having a great time.

[tinkgurl]

My guess: Columbia Harbor House because you mention eating fish?!

[eandesmom]

my brain is too fried from eggnog and curly ribbon to think....so, I don't have any idea!

:rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

Here’s take 2, done on Word. ( I’m getting smarter…)I lost 30 minutes of work, only to push submit and be told, "Boards down for maintenance". I push back, it's a no go, hence I spend 30 more minutes doing is this way.

The votes are in, they are tallied,
The missing troops, they have been rallied.
Don’t fret if you didn’t get it this time,
The next one will be done in rhyme.

Your guesses were very good this time! I really thought I handed out a tough clue, but apparently, we’ve got some really big Disney Smarty-Pantses among us! The answer was Columbia Harbor House, which most of you got. Congratulations to:

Jordan, Shannn, punkin413, eandesmom, reelmom, that’snice, LiteBrite, Tinkgurl, GreatBiscuit, and probably someone I forgot to type. If that’s you, let me know.

I dug out my Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World and re-read what it says about my favorite place to eat in MK. You’ll find out why it’s my favorite place in the next installment of the Retro Report very soon. Here’s what the book says: On the wall opposite of the one with the National Geographic map it spells out the name of the room; the Flying Dutchman room. In fact, all the rooms in this CS place are named after ghost ships- those that lost their fights with Davey Jones. That map (in the shape of a hidden Mickey), by the way is a map of sunken ships! Is it a coincidence that the Haunted Mansion is “across the way”? If you look at the beams above where you order, you’ll see a spear. This is the same spear that the Captain is holding in his portrait that you see just after the stretch room in HM.

Here's the menu from Allears, for those of you who are curious! My faves are the tuna sandwich (gotta luv zzuB!), and the clam chowder. They took away the bread bowl, which I"m peeved about, but change seems to be the norm these days at WDW.
Lighthouse Sandwich - hummus with tomato & broccoli slaw $8.09

Anchors Aweigh Sandwich - white tuna with lettuce and tomato on toasted multigrain bun $8.09

Chicken Breast Nuggets and Fish - Served with French Fries or Apple Slices $8.19

Fried Fish Basket - Served with choice of either French Fries or Apple Slices $7.09

Fried Shrimp Basket - Served with Coleslaw and French Fries $9.69

8 Chicken Breast Nuggets - Served with French Fries or Apple Slices $7.69

Garden Harvest Salad - mixed greens, chicken, garden vegetables, cheese and sunflower seeds $8.19

BLT Salad - Mixed greens with crispy chicken, bacon, egg, and tomato $7.69

Bowl of Vegetarian Chili $4.49

Bowl of New England Clam Chowder $4.49

French Fries $2.49
Coleslaw $2.39

Strawberry Yogurt $1.99
Chocolate Cake $3.59
Apple Crisp $3.59



By the way, I”ve decided to just start over with points. Cynthia and Shannn, PM with your address, and I”ll send you nice little prizey-poo. Not poo, a prizey-poo. This way, we can have more chances at prizey-poos because that’s more fun! Jordan, you and Pollito916 were only a half point off- I hope this round treats you better!

Next clue coming up soon!

[that's nice]

LOL I got it right but why I guessed CHH was wayyyyy off! LOL

Oh well.. ready for the next clue. popcorn::

But I gotta get some shut eye. :angel:

[All7OfUs]

Here's my guess (in white) -
Columbia Harbour House

And as for dropping college classes, I did that one time only, as well. It was a P.E. class - canoeing, believe it or not. Sounded like fun, and an easy A.

First day of class met in the pool, where everyone sat around the edges and watched as one at a time, we had to swim out to the canoe floating in the middle of the pool, and hoist ourselves into the thing from the water.

I tried and tried and tried, but I just did not have the upper body strength to pull myself into that stupid canoe. I was so humiliated, after about 15 minutes I gave up, swam to the edge of the pool, got out, went to the locker room and got dressed, and walked directly to the Drop and Add office to get out of the class.

I ended up taking Bowling instead, which was much more my speed! :rotfl:

That's a pretty funny story!! You poor thing! I remember being totally humiliated in class once at UCI. I started sorta daydreaming, and then kinda, but not really, out of the blue, raised my hand and asked a ?? that was kind OT, and he rebuked me right there in front of God and everyone. I was so embarrassed, I remember hunkering down in my seat and just wanting to cry!! It was awful. Ah well, live and learn!

Good guess this time!! Nice to have you aboard!!

Ya think?

:lmao:

I'm here...just been busy!!!!!!!!



Great update! The best Disney day ever? After that last Wish trip? I didn't think that could be beat!

I'm so happy to hear Rachel is doing ok.

My guess is

Columbia Harbor House

Although I really have no clue but it's the only thing I can think of that has a captain and is near HM and is water related. I've never been there though...so really don't know!

Hey Cynthia!! Yes, I think everyone's busy these days- holidays tend to get people "in that way". I"ve not been posting as much lately either. and DH is about to take 2 weeks off, which is SERIOUSLY going to limit my online time.

I can tell who are the overachievers with this game. I include myself in that category, so you're in good company... :rolleyes1

Talked with maroo agian this AM. Little update coming up...

Hey Liesa. Thanks for the maroo update. My guess would be Columbia Harbor House. Hope all is going well over that way!

You're all over the right answer!! Good job!

All is well here. I got another kind of cookie made yesterday, we got the BEST!!!!!! fireworks show EVER for the holiday (Seriously almost as good as anything at Disney World, just sans music/storyline) and I could watch them (totally NOT exagerating here) from my living room couch!!!! Cool, eh?? Living near the source has it's perks.

We have only eaten there once so I am going to say Columbia Harber House.

Great answer!! What led you to it?

I'm guessing: Columbia Harbor House. I think there is a pic of Davy Jones on Tom Sawyer's Island... and the ferry comes and goes... ???? :confused3:confused3

Off to a bad start I'm afraid. Is there a prize for the winner???? Who won the last time? :confused3

Yes, yes, there a prizey-poo. I think you'll make it this time! Last time, it was Shannn and Cynthia. You were in 3rd, but you were gone for some of it!


Your reasoning on this cracked me up!!! WHERE did you get that stuff?!!

What are you guys guessing .... from what I m seeing my guess is

Rosie, everyone is highlighting their answers in white, so it becomes invisible. Of course you can highlight to view their answers, but we work on the honor system. If you REALLY don't want people to see your answer, you can always PM me.

my brain is too fried from eggnog and curly ribbon to think....so, I don't have any idea!

Were you snorting your eggnog??

Sorry I have been MIA again. I hope I can someday repay you. :rotfl2:
Wow trivia, hugh?
My guess is Yachtsman. Am I supposed to PM it to you?
So glad to hear Maroo is having a great time.

HA!!! :lmao: YOu can. A stay at say AKL someday might work. :rotfl2:

Maroo is having a blast!! More coming up!

My guess: Columbia Harbor House because you mention eating fish?!

Good guess, love the tuna sandwich here, but have heard the fish is pretty good too!! But how did you know it was even in MK??

[All7OfUs]

Quick update from maroo:

When we chatted they were just leaving from the MVMCP at MK. The rain had held out all evening and the temps were in the 60s. They were very thankful for that! Just as they got to the bus stop it started pouring!!! She was sooooooooo thankful!!

They had an amazing evening, but I"ll let her tell you about that! You won't want to miss it- I PROMISE (you know maroo!) She says she has 1,000 pix!

Rachel is still healthy, and hasn't had a fever yet!! Remember her fevers were over 100 up until they left. PTL!!!

That's all I know... the last question I asked was what the highlight of her day was, but they were loading onto the bus, and she couldn't answer.

[All7OfUs]

awwww....puppies!!! i miss my doggies as puppies. i don't, however, miss house breaking and teeth marks on everything in my house.

cool about the girlfriend! i once dated a guy who made his parents think i was the pursuer when really he was. they didn't like me because of it. not saying your son is doing that but it just made me think of it when you said she was the pursuer. ;)

her parents must be smart....i took anthopology in college as an "easy" class.....yeah, right! i ended up dropping it because it was harder than i thought. it's the only class i've ever dropped in my life. i could have managed but i had a really hard schedule that semester and that class was supposed to be the no-brainer. boy, did i get that one wrong!

DId I ever answer this?? I'm not sure I did, and I felt bad I was cut off the other day while posting in the middle of yours...

Oh yes! About pursuer vs. pursued. I remember now. Actually, I think it's turning out to be an equal sort of pursuit, it's just that she's more vocal than him- isn't it always that way with men vs. women. (well, most of the time)

I really like her so far. But, more importantly, my DS really likes her.



Puppies are doing well, we think. We coaxed Mommy out of the house today, so we could put more rice chaff in there for their bedding. They are so, sooo small!

[eandesmom]

A prizey poo?

:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

Great Maroo, Puppies and GF updates

:goodvibes

[All7OfUs]

A prizey poo?

:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

Great Maroo, Puppies and GF updates

:goodvibes

Do I have your e-mail address?? PM me!

[tinkgurl]

Good guess, love the tuna sandwich here, but have heard the fish is pretty good too!! But how did you know it was even in MK??

I didn't. :laughing: It's just the one place that always comes to my mind when talking about eating fish at WDW. :confused3 :rotfl:

[eandesmom]

Do I have your e-mail address?? PM me!

I just did! You should have my email addy I think :) Or send me a FB email.

[pipersmom]

Woohoo! For everyone who got Columbia Harbor House..I'll have to research the next one more..lol.

Thank you for the Maroo update..so glad Rachel is continuing to feel okay and not running fevers! I can't wait to hear all about it when they get back!

[disney<333]

HA!!! :lmao: YOu can. A stay at say AKL someday might work. :rotfl2:

Maroo is having a blast!! More coming up!

We'll talk when I win the lottery.:laughing:
CHH was my first guess. I should of stayed with that. We were going to eat there in November but never did.:guilty:
I'm so glad to hear the rain stayed away for Maroo until AFTER MVMCP was over. We had terrible rain last night here too. The roads were flooded. This morning too, I kept the girls home from school until it cleared up a bit.
Can't wait to hear what she does next!
Glad to hear Rachel is doing well too.:goodvibes

[jordanyosh]

CHH used to have a ham sandwich too...no more.:sad2:

[Sleepingbooty]

Hey Rebecca!

Feel free to check out my TR to see how 6 fit in a cabin....complete with Cabin pics!

How EMH saved our trip
(http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2100536)
REALLY depends on the makeup of the 6

It is the best option and value, IMHO, without going deluxe for a family of 6. You could do 2 rooms at a value I think for about the same but no kitchen, no deck. For us it worked. Of course it worked b/c it was a buy 4 get 3 but hey...whatever works!

If you are not a camper or into the outdoors and some in your party are "hotel/resort" type folks, it is not the place. If you like to camp and love the outdoors...it is perfect. Especially perfect if you need to let lazy teens sleep in and not feel trapped in a small room!

Thanks! I will check out your TR. I actually AM the camping type - I love it. Its my mom who isn't. Growing up, all our vacations were camping trips - which for her meant lots of work while my dad fished. Us kids had fun, though!

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Gorgeous work, Liesa!

Quick update from maroo:

When we chatted they were just leaving from the MVMCP at MK. The rain had held out all evening and the temps were in the 60s. They were very thankful for that! Just as they got to the bus stop it started pouring!!! She was sooooooooo thankful!!

They had an amazing evening, but I"ll let her tell you about that! You won't want to miss it- I PROMISE (you know maroo!) She says she has 1,000 pix!

Rachel is still healthy, and hasn't had a fever yet!! Remember her fevers were over 100 up until they left. PTL!!!


How awesome. Can't wait to hear all about it when she gets back!