April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[MatthewT212]

We didn't recieve ours yet so I'm hoping for tomorrow!!

[spokanemom]

In case anyone is looking for something to do during our free time in Disneyland, I just read that comic-con will be going on April 16-18 at the Convention Center. No wonder the hotels are SO booked!

Special guests will include William Shatner & Adam West! :)

[DisneyTaylors]

We got ours today too!!!! :banana:

I had to wait until five minutes ago to open it though. I waited until Bill came home. So, we could open it together. :love:

Is that everyone now??????

:goodvibes Jennifer

You are very a sweet person, Jenn! I could not have sat with that box on my face today and
not opened it.

Wow, you have willpower! I would NOT have waited. Luckily, I didn't have to. I have no patience for exciting stuff like this!

Yes, I am a very lucky guy to have a wife that understands my Disney obsession as well. :love: This is just one more step towards this dream of a lifetime becoming a reality!!! :goodvibes

- Bill

[PrincessSharon]

I got my box! I really get to go! :yay:

[TheTXTaylors5]

:rolleyes1 Well, the children now know we're going to California next month. With all the Nanny interviews, I slipped up and mentioned the trip in front of them. However, they still don't know about the Disneyland portion. To be honest, as long as we bring them back a souvenir, they should be fine. We have openly talked about a trip to California this fall with them. So, they won't be missing too much on this trip that would interest them. Also, with the "bribe" of visiting Legoland in addition to Disneyland this fall, they're like, "Go wherever you want!" ;)

:thumbsup2 If you are ever in a pinch and need a Nanny, I highly recommend nannies4hire.com (http://www.nannies4hire.com/index.asp)

We had to pay a subscription fee. But, the security of knowing this person has a background check and positive references makes me okay with traveling so far away from home without the children. Also, having my Mom stay with them in evenings will give me some security too.

:woohoo: I've interviewed some great qualified candidates to care for our children. I have one already committed if we want her. I guess "committed" probably was a bad word. :rotfl: But, I have one more that needs to come to the house and meet the kids and dog. The person has to pass the "dog" test. If they can handle our dog (he's very lovable, but hyper), they're in. ;)

:goodvibes Jennifer

[TheTXTaylors5]

:wizard: I got a surprise box today delivery by the "Brown Truck of Joy" (That saying is going to stick with me. Thank Tonya! :rotfl:) compliments of my loving DH. :love:

We were watching the show Unwrapped on The Food Network last week. When a segment came up about "Old Classics" like candy and food, my eyes opened widely when I saw a familiar tub from my youth. I grew up in Massachusetts and would have fluffernutter sandwiches EVERY day for lunch. For those that don't know, fluffernutter is a sandwich made with Marshmallow Fluff and peanut butter. It is as good as it sounds. Well, living here in Texas, they don't sell Fluff. :sad2:

Fastforward to today, the doorbell rings and waiting by the doorstep is a package addressed to Bill. So, I IM'd him and told him he received a package. :thumbsup2 He told ME to open it up. Bill being a thoughtful man, he looked online and ordered me THREE big tubs of Marshmallow Fluff. It just arrived a few minutes ago. I know what I'm having for lunch today!!!!!! :banana:

:love: Thank you honey!!!!! :love:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[stenogoddess]

Jenn: First of all, I hope it's okay, I'm a little in love with Bill right now over that fluffernutter thing. That's just so sweet. My DH would think about doing that, but he would never actually do it. Of course, my DH installed a brand new heathing and air unit this weekend for me, so don't think he's totally slack. ;):goodvibes But what I really wanted to say is I'm so glad you're getting the kiddo thing taken care of. I can't imagine how stressful that must be for you. Thank God Mom/Grandma is helping out! It wouldn't have been the same without you and Katherine!

[corky441]

We were watching the show Unwrapped on The Food Network last week. When a segment came up about "Old Classics" like candy and food, my eyes opened widely when I saw a familiar tub from my youth. I grew up in Massachusetts and would have fluffernutter sandwiches EVERY day for lunch. For those that don't know, fluffernutter is a sandwich made with Marshmallow Fluff and peanut butter. It is as good as it sounds. Well, living here in Texas, they don't sell Fluff. :sad2:


:goodvibes Jennifer

OMG - life without FLUFF :scared1:

I love the stuff and it makes the best chocolate fudge. Even DH-Dino who hates marshmallows, absolutely loves the fudge.

I'm hungry . . .

[Dodie]

Seriously? There are places where you can't buy a jar of marshmallow fluff? I'm perplexed and shocked by this information!!!! How do you make fudge without marshmallow fluff?

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

<<<taunting

Check out my Facebook page for a quick preview of April...just saying.

[kab407]

PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana: :banana:

As my BFF Dodie knows, work has been consuming my life for the past few months. :sick: Typically I get no questions asked when I want to take vacation time. Except for this trip. Word got out that I was planning on taking a weeks worth of vacation and suddenly I needed to be everyplace except Disneyland with you guys. My boss and I have been dealing with most of these assinine requests by either flat out saying no or by providing the information needed. We had them all taken care of except one. I had been summoned to a teleconference on Monday (4/12). My plan has been to be in CA on Monday. I've been questioning my need to participate in this teleconfernce to begin with. What I need to say could be summarized in a two line email. But no. My attendence was requested. OK. If absolutely needed, I would have dialed in from LA. They have phones in LA, correct?:chat:

Well, the brain trust who was calling this meeting was adamant that I be physically sitting in my office to take this conference call. :confused: Yea, I still can't figure it out since a majority of the people on this call were not from my location. There were only two people from my location who would be participating in this call. I finally laid it on the line, if it were absolutely necessary for me to be in my office for a one hour teleconference on Monday, work was covering any and all costs associated with me changing my flights and they were picking up the ticket for the flight out to CA since they were interupting my well planned in advance vacation. My boss when so far as to tell brain trust, he would charge back all my costs to his cost center.

:idea:Hello First Class Ticket! :idea:

Funny how money talks. Brain trust has finally relented in me not only having to be in my office for the teleconference but the need for me to be there in the first place. :confused3 I am still trying to figure out what this was all about. I know I was a pawn in someone's power game. Sorry boys, playing with the wrong gal. My boss has an idea of what is going on but will not share until he can separate the facts from the fiction. All I care about right now is that one month from today, I'll be in LA on vacation with you all.

Kevin - email coming your way with flight times and hotel needs now that I know absolutely when I'll be travelling. Although not first class!

[Tonya2426]

PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana: :banana:

As my BFF Dodie knows, work has been consuming my life for the past few months. :sick: Typically I get no questions asked when I want to take vacation time. Except for this trip. Word got out that I was planning on taking a weeks worth of vacation and suddenly I needed to be everyplace except Disneyland with you guys. My boss and I have been dealing with most of these assinine requests by either flat out saying no or by providing the information needed. We had them all taken care of except one. I had been summoned to a teleconference on Monday (4/12). My plan has been to be in CA on Monday. I've been questioning my need to participate in this teleconfernce to begin with. What I need to say could be summarized in a two line email. But no. My attendence was requested. OK. If absolutely needed, I would have dialed in from LA. They have phones in LA, correct?:chat:

Well, the brain trust who was calling this meeting was adamant that I be physically sitting in my office to take this conference call. :confused: Yea, I still can't figure it out since a majority of the people on this call were not from my location. There were only two people from my location who would be participating in this call. I finally laid it on the line, if it were absolutely necessary for me to be in my office for a one hour teleconference on Monday, work was covering any and all costs associated with me changing my flights and they were picking up the ticket for the flight out to CA since they were interupting my well planned in advance vacation. My boss when so far as to tell brain trust, he would charge back all my costs to his cost center.

:idea:Hello First Class Ticket! :idea:

Funny how money talks. Brain trust has finally relented in me not only having to be in my office for the teleconference but the need for me to be there in the first place. :confused3 I am still trying to figure out what this was all about. I know I was a pawn in someone's power game. Sorry boys, playing with the wrong gal. My boss has an idea of what is going on but will not share until he can separate the facts from the fiction. All I care about right now is that one month from today, I'll be in LA on vacation with you all.

Kevin - email coming your way with flight times and hotel needs now that I know absolutely when I'll be travelling. Although not first class!

You're the Woman!!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

And I thought law firms were political. This kind of crap is exactly why I now work for myself. I got tired of being asked to do stupid stuff and then having to smile while I did the stupid stuff.

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin - email coming your way with flight times and hotel needs now that I know absolutely when I'll be travelling. Although not first class!

Sitting by my 'puter tapping my fingers.;)

[columnwest]

Got my box just now! I live on the 6th floor of a high-rise, and as soon as I saw the truck coming up the street, I bolted down 6 flights of stairs like Jesse Owens. Luckily I caught the UPS guy just as he was about to leave the "sorry we missed you" sticker on my building's front door. And, for the first time ever, I'm happy to report no "UPS customs handling fee". (I'm guessing they probably just billed Disney for it.) In any event, I got my box! Woo hoo!

[macman752]

Is it time to chat yet?

[spokanemom]

Is it time to chat yet?

Oh! Thanks for the reminder! It has been quite the day at work and my brain is feeling quite fuzzy.

[macman752]

Oh! Thanks for the reminder! It has been quite the day at work and my brain is feeling quite fuzzy.

I'm hoping for break in our bad weather for tonight's chat. Our power has gone out 2 times this afternoon. Each time it's a 45-60 minute outage. No power=no Internet.

[Dodie]

PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana: :banana:

As my BFF Dodie knows, work has been consuming my life for the past few months!

Oh Kathy! I'm so glad that this has finally been resolved! The politics are crazy, aren't they? The hoops we have to jump through sometimes are insane.

[jmccormick]

Are we meeting in the same spot as last time for the 8 o'clock chat?

[DisneyKevin]

Same spot....open now

[aspen37]

I will be in chat in a few minutes. I just got home and need to grab something to eat and drink.

[corky441]

On treadmill with itouch cannot connect to chat hopefully you will still be there around 9ish. Can't believe I can type while on this thing Lo

[corky441]

Once again the planets aligned against me & I couldn't get to chat :sad1:

First I thought I would be able to connect through my iTouch - I could get to the disboards but no chat connection *sigh*

Then I rush to get to the computer and my neighbor calls ans needs a favor -
Well, by then it was too late :mad:

SOOOOOOOOOO, would anyone care to fill me in on the evenings discussions??

[MatthewT212]

I'm SO sorry that I missed the chat. It was quite a day for me.

The GOOD, I recieved my box for Adventures by Disney...

The BAD, I was laid off from my job...

and the UGLY, Miguel waited over 4 hours to get his test results from some major test at the hospital.

Miguel is fine so it makes everything better for me but of course I missed the chat. I hope you guys had a great time and I look forward to meeting all of you in just a few short weeks. This is definately a trip of a lifetime and who could forget the Club 33 cherry on top of all of it.

I know that EVERYTHING will be OK and that is all that matters.:love:

[corky441]

Sorry to hear about your job situation Matthew - not exactly what's needed a month before a vacation extravaganza.
But it is good to hear that Miguel's test results came back with good news - in the big picture of life - that's what is important afterall :goodvibes

Guess we both need to be filled in on the chat last night

[DisneyKevin]

Last night's chat was lively.

There were no new announcements or surprises.

I let everyone know that I provided ABD with the ideas everyone offered.

We learned that both hotels offer internet access and chatted about a wide range of topics.

I just found out that we will be having another chat next Thursday....same time..same channel.

[corky441]

Glad to hear I'll get another chance at getting into Chat next week.

Evenings can be so tight with time - I really thought that I'd be able to multi-task last night and connect thru the iTouch - oh well - the best laid plans :rolleyes1

[kab407]

Yea, I should be working but...


Here's the link to DL Food and Wine which will be going on while we're there. I know how I'm spending my Sunday.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/calendar/specialEvents/detail?name=FoodWineLandingPage

[TheTXTaylors5]

I just found out that we will be having another chat next Thursday....same time..same channel.

We'll be camping in lovely Arkansas next Thursday. :guilty: The kids have Spring Break. :worship: Hopefully, they'll be another chat after that. I know Bill was having fun last night. I heard a few laughs coming from the bedroom.

Sorry, I got on so late last night. I just couldn't get rid of my Mom. She met me and the kids after school to take them for ice cream. As a surprise, she brought cupcakes from a "fancy" cupcake bakery. I guess that's the new thing, I know they have a famous one in LA called Sprinkles. The one here is called Dimples. So, I felt obligated to let her stay for dinner. Since, she brought dessert. :rolleyes: We got to watching a Food Challenge on The Food Network. It was at Universal and they were doing character cakes. I had to let her see who won. :upsidedow

:flower3: It was great to chat with those that were still online later. I did as I said and made Bill some tea and put him to bed. He's had a lingering cold for a week now. He looked much better this morning. :cloud9:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[OKW Lover]

Yea, I should be working but...


Here's the link to DL Food and Wine which will be going on while we're there. I know how I'm spending my Sunday.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/calendar/specialEvents/detail?name=FoodWineLandingPage

Rubbing salt in the wound Kat?

Really wishing we could be there. :thumbsup2

[kab407]

Rubbing salt in the wound Kat?

Really wishing we could be there. :thumbsup2

I really wish you and Val could have joined us Jeff.

Between here and FB our adventures should be well captured.

[katscradle]

I'm SO sorry that I missed the chat. It was quite a day for me.

The GOOD, I recieved my box for Adventures by Disney...

The BAD, I was laid off from my job...

and the UGLY, Miguel waited over 4 hours to get his test results from some major test at the hospital.

Miguel is fine so it makes everything better for me but of course I missed the chat. I hope you guys had a great time and I look forward to meeting all of you in just a few short weeks. This is definately a trip of a lifetime and who could forget the Club 33 cherry on top of all of it.

I know that EVERYTHING will be OK and that is all that matters.:love:


Sorry to hear about the job loss that sucks!
However I am glad that Miguel is fine! :)

[TheTXTaylors5]

I'm SO sorry that I missed the chat. It was quite a day for me.

The GOOD, I recieved my box for Adventures by Disney...

The BAD, I was laid off from my job...

and the UGLY, Miguel waited over 4 hours to get his test results from some major test at the hospital.

Miguel is fine so it makes everything better for me but of course I missed the chat. I hope you guys had a great time and I look forward to meeting all of you in just a few short weeks. This is definately a trip of a lifetime and who could forget the Club 33 cherry on top of all of it.

I know that EVERYTHING will be OK and that is all that matters.:love:

Sorry to hear about the job news. I am sure something else will come your way. When one door closes, another one opens ... :wizard:

Glad to read Miguel is doing well. Please give him our best. :flower3:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[DisneyTaylors]

We'll be camping in lovely Arkansas next Thursday. :guilty: The kids have Spring Break. :worship: Hopefully, they'll be another chat after that. I know Bill was having fun last night. I heard a few laughs coming from the bedroom.

I wonder if I can chat using my phone??? :rolleyes1 I had a blast so you can't blame me for trying. :thumbsup2


I did as I said and made Bill some tea and put him to bed. He's had a lingering cold for a week now. He looked much better this morning. :cloud9:

:goodvibes Jennifer

Thank you Honey! :hug: I did feel 10 times better this morning. :goodvibes

- Bill

[jmccormick]

There was one bit of news last night, our particular herd of cats :ccat: will be getting three ABD guides. Not sure if thats to keep us together or protect the other park guests.

[kab407]

There was one bit of news last night, our particular herd of cats :ccat: will be getting three ABD guides. Not sure if thats to keep us together or protect the other park guests.

I think a little of both!

[TheTXTaylors5]

:banana: We leave in 30 days!!!!!! :banana:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[stenogoddess]

Matthew: So sorry about the job, but very glad about Miguel :hug:

Bill: Happy you're better. Having a cold stinks!

Is it really on 30 days? :dance3: WOW!:dance3:

[DisneyTaylors]

Well you all have inspired me and I made homemade fudge for the first time ever today. I made it while Jennifer was out to surprise her. It is still cooling so I'll let her be the judge on how I did. Wish me luck. :)

- Bill

[Circusgirl]

Well you all have inspired me and I made homemade fudge for the first time ever today. I made it while Jennifer was out to surprise her. It is still cooling so I'll let her be the judge on how I did. Wish me luck. :)

- Bill

I think you made your own very good luck right with the fudge!! Fortunately it's very hard to go wrong with that particular list of ingredients. :thumbsup2

[DisneyKevin]

31 Flavors at Baskin Robbins

31 days till our Adventure begins.

Coincidence?

Absolutely.:lmao:

31 DAYS

[corky441]

Now I want fudge & ice cream ::yes::

[aspen37]

Happy Sunday everyone!

I found this restaurant in the Hollywood and Highland Center that looks like fun, it is called uWink here is the link www.uwink.com
You order from touchscreens on the tables and can play games on them too. They also have communal games so a group can play together also. The menu looks pretty good also. I was thinking maybe a group of us could have dinner over there on Monday night. If anyone is interested let me know.
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend. :goodvibes

[DisneyKevin]

30 Minute Meals with Rachel Ray

30 Rock

30 Days until ABD!!!!

30

[kab407]

29 the number of days February has in a Leap Year

29 days till ABD

29!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[klam_chowder]

All I care about right now is that one month from today, I'll be in LA on vacation with you all.

Glad it's all sorted out for you Kathy, and you won't have to stress about it at the beginning of your ABD Adventure!! :cool1:


The BAD, I was laid off from my job...

and the UGLY, Miguel waited over 4 hours to get his test results from some major test at the hospital. Miguel is fine so it makes everything better for me I know that EVERYTHING will be OK and that is all that matters.:love:

Matthew, sorry to hear of your layoff :sad2: and glad to see you have a great perspective of what's important :hug: Pixie dust heading your way! pixiedust:

cheers,
:flower3:

[klam_chowder]

Yea, I should be working but...


Here's the link to DL Food and Wine which will be going on while we're there. I know how I'm spending my Sunday.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/calendar/specialEvents/detail?name=FoodWineLandingPage

:thumbsup2

Happy Sunday everyone!

I found this restaurant in the Hollywood and Highland Center that looks like fun, it is called uWink here is the link www.uwink.com
You order from touchscreens on the tables and can play games on them too. They also have communal games so a group can play together also. The menu looks pretty good also. I was thinking maybe a group of us could have dinner over there on Monday night. If anyone is interested let me know.
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend. :goodvibes

:thumbsup2

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

cheers,
:flower3:

[Dodie]

I just posted this on the PCC 2.0 thread too, but...

I just don't like the transition when we "spring forward." When the alarm went off at 6:00 a.m. this morning, my body KNEW that it was only 5:00 a.m. REALLY. :headache:

I'm still dragging 5 hours later.

L-O-V-I-N-G the countdown!!!!!:woohoo:

[corky441]

I just posted this on the PCC 2.0 thread too, but...

I just don't like the transition when we "spring forward." When the alarm went off at 6:00 a.m. this morning, my body KNEW that it was only 5:00 a.m. REALLY. :headache:

I'm still dragging 5 hours later.

L-O-V-I-N-G the countdown!!!!!:woohoo:

I know exactly what you mean Dodie. I actually slept until the alarm went off this morning - I'm always awake before it does. I felt like i was being forced to get up - not the best way to start A Monday :headache:

The countdowns - well that's another story - :woohoo:

Me thinks I best start THE LISTS I love the list making - it really makes it feel soooooooooooo close

[kab407]

Karen, you've been around long enough to know it always come down to food! :lmao:

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

29 the number of days February has in a Leap Year

29 days till ABD

29!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not that good at math, but would that make it 33 days until you all are doing this??

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs480.snc3/26290_1302829855747_1380505324_30959202_7147190_n. jpg

[DisneyKevin]

I'm not that good at math, but would that make it 33 days until you all are doing this??

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs480.snc3/26290_1302829855747_1380505324_30959202_7147190_n. jpg

33 days until we do food sign language?

I'm confused.

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

33 days until we do food sign language?

I'm confused.

:rotfl2:

Sorry, I should've put subtitles. That's Chrysty Brood (PryncessChrysty) and I being total tourists and taking pictures of our food at Club 33 last week.

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

33 days until we do food sign language?

I'm confused.

That's the sign for "I don't get out much". :rotfl:

[corky441]

33 days until we do food sign language?

I'm confused.

:rotfl2:

Sorry, I should've put subtitles. That's Chrysty Brood (PryncessChrysty) and I being total tourists and taking pictures of our food at Club 33 last week.

I thinks that's the Club 33 sign for nyah nyah nayh - we're here and you're not

Oh and BTW Tom - I caught that little "stalking" message :thumbsup2

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Oh and BTW Tom - I caught that little "stalking" message :thumbsup2

You say that like it's a bad thing. :lmao:

[corky441]

You say that like it's a bad thing. :lmao:


Not at all ;)

In fact, I'm up for a good game of Hide & Seek or Tag for that matter :laughing:

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Not at all ;)

In fact, I'm up for a good game of Hide & Seek or Tag for that matter :laughing:

You're it. :rotfl:

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs480.snc3/26290_1302829615741_1380505324_30959199_2053849_n. jpg

[slapwhitey]

Lovin' the Club 33 photos. I can't tell you how excited I am to go there. This is the holy grail for me.

[TheTXTaylors5]

Well you all have inspired me and I made homemade fudge for the first time ever today. I made it while Jennifer was out to surprise her. It is still cooling so I'll let her be the judge on how I did. Wish me luck. :)

- Bill

YUMMY!

(Need I say more?!?!?!?! ;))

:goodvibes Jennifer

[TheTXTaylors5]

Matthew: So sorry about the job, but very glad about Miguel :hug:

Bill: Happy you're better. Having a cold stinks!

Is it really on 30 days? :dance3: WOW!:dance3:

Now, my counter reads ...

27

We're arriving on Sunday for a couple of pre-ABD days in CA. :woohoo:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[corky441]

Now, my counter reads ...

27

We're arriving on Sunday for a couple of pre-ABD days in CA. :woohoo:

:goodvibes Jennifer

I never thought of that - my counter is really 26 today - We fly out to the coast on Saturday

:scared1: I better get my (you know what) in gear and start shopping for new clothes :love: nothing says vacation like new flip flops :cloud9:

[TheTXTaylors5]

:flower3: I hope you are feeling better Kevin. The Podcast wasn't the same without you last week.

Speaking about the Podcast ... Are they taking a break the week we are on our Adventure or is someone else "guest" hosting (now that Pete has taken back the reins)? Having four major contributors gone in one week might make for an "interesting" Podcast. :surfweb:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[Tonya2426]

After most people had left chat this past Thursday, a few of us kept chatting (you know who you are ;)) and were discussing that we didn't think we were going to have enough time with 44 people on our Adventure to adequately shop at Mickey's of Glendale in the time they generally give most other groups. So I emailed Kevin asking if he could see if ABD could arrange a little extra time for us.

Kevin asked and the response from ABD was “we’ll see what we can do.” Sounds promising, right? :woohoo: Kevin's theory is that there ARE 44 of us. What can they do if we don’t get on the bus? :rolleyes1:confused3:lmao:

[corky441]

After most people had left chat this past Thursday, a few of us kept chatting (you know who you are ;)) and were discussing that we didn't think we were going to have enough time with 44 people on our Adventure to adequately shop at Mickey's of Glendale in the time they generally give most other groups. So I emailed Kevin asking if he could see if ABD could arrange a little extra time for us.

Kevin asked and the response from ABD was “we’ll see what we can do.” Sounds promising, right? :woohoo: Kevin's theory is that there ARE 44 of us. What can they do if we don’t get on the bus? :rolleyes1:confused3:lmao:




HEADLINE - DISers stage sit - in at Mickey's of Glendale. ABD guides found hiding on the bus . . . one guide was quoted as saying "we've never had a group like this on our tours before"

Oh and BTW - Nancy Johnson has just posted a blog about her tour of the Disney Studio - I scanned it briefly and found it to be a little bit of a spoiler - there are many pictures - think I'll wait to look at it more closely

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

HEADLINE - DISers stage sit - in at Mickey's of Glendale. ABD guides found hiding on the bus . . . one guide was quoted as saying "we've never had a group like this on our tours before"

Oh and BTW - Nancy Johnson has just posted a blog about her tour of the Disney Studio - I scanned it briefly and found it to be a little bit of a spoiler - there are many pictures - think I'll wait to look at it more closely

Nancy's tour was a "free sample" compared to what was included in the D23 tours and what will most likely be included in your tour.

[kab407]

After most people had left chat this past Thursday, a few of us kept chatting (you know who you are ;)) and were discussing that we didn't think we were going to have enough time with 44 people on our Adventure to adequately shop at Mickey's of Glendale in the time they generally give most other groups. So I emailed Kevin asking if he could see if ABD could arrange a little extra time for us.

Kevin asked and the response from ABD was “we’ll see what we can do.” Sounds promising, right? :woohoo: Kevin's theory is that there ARE 44 of us. What can they do if we don’t get on the bus? :rolleyes1:confused3:lmao:




HEADLINE - DISers stage sit - in at Mickey's of Glendale. ABD guides found hiding on the bus . . . one guide was quoted as saying "we've never had a group like this on our tours before"
Oh and BTW - Nancy Johnson has just posted a blog about her tour of the Disney Studio - I scanned it briefly and found it to be a little bit of a spoiler - there are many pictures - think I'll wait to look at it more closely

My AA calls me the, "Instigator". No idea why. :rolleyes1 I can be talked into staging a sit-in if it means I get more shopping time.

I think our Guides will be quaking in their shoes come Tuesday night's Welcome Dinner. We're not your typical ABD Group.

Thanks Marilee. I'll have to check Nancy's blog.

[aspen37]

After most people had left chat this past Thursday, a few of us kept chatting (you know who you are ;)) and were discussing that we didn't think we were going to have enough time with 44 people on our Adventure to adequately shop at Mickey's of Glendale in the time they generally give most other groups. So I emailed Kevin asking if he could see if ABD could arrange a little extra time for us.

Kevin asked and the response from ABD was “we’ll see what we can do.” Sounds promising, right? :woohoo: Kevin's theory is that there ARE 44 of us. What can they do if we don’t get on the bus? :rolleyes1:confused3:lmao:




I never even thought about needing more time. Can you imagine 44 people trying to checkout all at the same time. :scared1: :scared1:
I'm sure couples might be buying stuff together, but it is going to take awhile just to ring all of us up.




HEADLINE - DISers stage sit - in at Mickey's of Glendale. ABD guides found hiding on the bus . . . one guide was quoted as saying "we've never had a group like this on our tours before"

Oh and BTW - Nancy Johnson has just posted a blog about her tour of the Disney Studio - I scanned it briefly and found it to be a little bit of a spoiler - there are many pictures - think I'll wait to look at it more closely


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :thumbsup2

I have read enough trip reports that at this point, I now have a pretty good idea of all the stuff we will be doing that is included in the standard ABD BSM tour. I will checkout Nancy's blog since I have read and seen plenty of pictures already. As you can tell I'm not much into surprises. :rolleyes:


My AA calls me the, "Instigator". No idea why. :rolleyes1 I can be talked into staging a sit-in if it means I get more shopping time.

I think our Guides will be quaking in their shoes come Tuesday night's Welcome Dinner. We're not your typical ABD Group.

Thanks Marilee. I'll have to check Nancy's blog.


I hope ABD warns the guides about us! ;)

[macman752]

The mailman brought us another Disney surprise today--our Premium Passports!

We bought DL annual passes when were were there in September thinking that we would try get in 2 trips before they expired. When we renewed our Florida resident WDW passes in December we received the 15 month promo.

When Disney first announced the Premium Passport guidelines we did not qualify. Then they changed the rules. Now we have Passports that are valid for both DL & WDW and they do not expire until March 2011!

Looks like a trip back to DL in early 2011 for us.

[DisneyKevin]

I never even thought about needing more time. Can you imagine 44 people trying to checkout all at the same time. :scared1: :scared1:

Like when the contestants on Project Runway shop at Mood.....

Thank you Mood. (that was my Tim Gunn impression. If you watch PR....it's funny. If you dont....it's just odd)

I've been led to believe that we have approximately one HOUR at Mickey's of Glendale.

Just sayin....

[spokanemom]

I never even thought about needing more time. Can you imagine 44 people trying to checkout all at the same time. :scared1: :scared1:
I'm sure couples might be buying stuff together, but it is going to take awhile just to ring all of us up.

Do any of you remember that game show from the 90's "Shop Til You Drop"? That is what I am seeing! All of us racing around the store trying to get as much stuff as we can in the allotted time. This is going to be hilarious!

[kab407]

Like when the contestants on Project Runway shop at Mood.....

Thank you Mood. (that was my Tim Gunn impression. If you watch PR....it's funny. If you dont....it's just odd)

I've been led to believe that we have approximately one HOUR at Mickey's of Glendale.

Just sayin....


Hello Disney Visa?

I need my credit limit increased.

[Tonya2426]

Like when the contestants on Project Runway shop at Mood.....

Thank you Mood. (that was my Tim Gunn impression. If you watch PR....it's funny. If you dont....it's just odd)

I've been led to believe that we have approximately one HOUR at Mickey's of Glendale.

Just sayin....

I watch PR and it made me chuckle. ;) But now I will be expecting you to say "Thank you Mickey's of Glendale" when we leave the store. :thumbsup2


Do any of you remember that game show from the 90's "Shop Til You Drop"? That is what I am seeing! All of us racing around the store trying to get as much stuff as we can in the allotted time. This is going to be hilarious!

That is almost the image I had in my head except I was thinking more along the line of "Supermarket Sweep" :lmao: Do you think Mickey's of Glendale has shopping carts???? :rolleyes1

[aspen37]

Like when the contestants on Project Runway shop at Mood.....

Thank you Mood. (that was my Tim Gunn impression. If you watch PR....it's funny. If you dont....it's just odd)

I've been led to believe that we have approximately one HOUR at Mickey's of Glendale.

Just sayin....

:rotfl2: :thumbsup2 I love PR! I hate that it is on Lifetime now because I forget when it is on. Make it work! I love Tim. :lovestruc

Kevin, I sent you a email about my ABD backpack. The zipper is broke on the big middle pocket.

[aspen37]

Do any of you remember that game show from the 90's "Shop Til You Drop"? That is what I am seeing! All of us racing around the store trying to get as much stuff as we can in the allotted time. This is going to be hilarious!

:rotfl: :rotfl2: I'm going to have to stay focused in that store. I could blow my whole trip budget in that store. :eek:

[stenogoddess]

:rotfl2: :thumbsup2 I love PR! I hate that it is on Lifetime now because I forget when it is on. Make it work! I love Tim. :lovestruc

Kevin, I sent you a email about my ABD backpack. The zipper is broke on the big middle pocket.

Anna: If you want my extra one you can have it. There's no reason for us to have two as DH is in charge of the bag and I can't see him wearing two backpacks at once. :) Just let me know and I'll pack it in my suitcase.

[DisneyTaylors]

I liked Kevin's idea of pointing out significant facts about the numbers as we count down, but I thought it might be confusing to do this based on when we arrive. Since folks arrive on different days, it may be fun to just do it for the day the tour starts. Thoughts? I'll take a stab at today's to get it started again:

28 = days in February (non leap year)

28 = days in the lunar calendar

28 = postal code of the province of Madrid, Spain

28 = number of dominoes in a standard set

28 Days Until Our ABD Tour Starts!!! :cool1:

Any others? :confused3

- Bill

[DisneyKevin]

I liked Kevin's idea of pointing out significant facts about the numbers as we count down, but I thought it might be confusing to do this based on when we arrive. Since folks arrive on different days, it may be fun to just do it for the day the tour starts. Thoughts?

I agree Bill!

Thats how I was doing it as well.


28....woohoo!

[kab407]

Nice one Bill!!!!

[corky441]

I liked Kevin's idea of pointing out significant facts about the numbers as we count down, but I thought it might be confusing to do this based on when we arrive. Since folks arrive on different days, it may be fun to just do it for the day the tour starts. Thoughts? I'll take a stab at today's to get it started again:

28 = days in February (non leap year)

28 = days in the lunar calendar

28 = postal code of the province of Madrid, Spain

28 = number of dominoes in a standard set

28 Days Until Our ABD Tour Starts!!! :cool1:

Any others? :confused3

- Bill

Great job Bill - I think using the actual adventure start date works best also

BTW - can you say

EARTHQUAKE !!!!!!

just read on the Podcast board that LA had a 4.4 quake

Perhaps it was the slamming of the doors by the ABD guides after they barricaded themselves in their office when they started to learn more about the DIS-invasion :rotfl2:

[Dodie]

Phillip asked a good question last night that I can't answer. He wanted to know "what kind of stuff" would be for sale at Mickey's of Glendale? It's hard to imagine what would be available in a store primarily for Imagineers and open only to cast members.

Does anyone know of any spoilers or trip reports where people discuss the things they've purchased - to help us kind of get an idea of what we'll be up against? (I have a feeling we'll walk out with any Haunted Mansion stuff available = $$$$$.)

[tickledtink33]

28 = my age

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[kab407]

28 = my age

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Mine too! (plus a couple of decades!)

[aspen37]

Phillip asked a good question last night that I can't answer. He wanted to know "what kind of stuff" would be for sale at Mickey's of Glendale? It's hard to imagine what would be available in a store primarily for Imagineers and open only to cast members.

Does anyone know of any spoilers or trip reports where people discuss the things they've purchased - to help us kind of get an idea of what we'll be up against? (I have a feeling we'll walk out with any Haunted Mansion stuff available = $$$$$.)

This is the best TR I have seen/read for the BSM tour. She has pictures of items they purchased too. The other TR's don't have pictures or they only have a few.I have read it a couple of times so far. This TR is what got me really excited about taking this tour.
The link starts on the page that has pictures of their purchases.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=5

[kab407]

Phillip asked a good question last night that I can't answer. He wanted to know "what kind of stuff" would be for sale at Mickey's of Glendale? It's hard to imagine what would be available in a store primarily for Imagineers and open only to cast members.

Does anyone know of any spoilers or trip reports where people discuss the things they've purchased - to help us kind of get an idea of what we'll be up against? (I have a feeling we'll walk out with any Haunted Mansion stuff available = $$$$$.)

I'm sure he'll find something. If not, I 'm most likely going to need help carrying out all my purchases. You've seen the damage I can do in less than 10 minutes.

[aspen37]

Anna: If you want my extra one you can have it. There's no reason for us to have two as DH is in charge of the bag and I can't see him wearing two backpacks at once. :) Just let me know and I'll pack it in my suitcase.

Hi Lauren! I just read this and Kevin has already request a new one for me. Thanks thou. :goodvibes

[klam_chowder]

So I emailed Kevin asking if he could see if ABD could arrange a little extra time for us.

:thumbsup2

I've been led to believe that we have approximately one HOUR at Mickey's of Glendale. Just sayin....

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

Now I'm glad DH isn't coming on this trip...no reactions from him when he sees the prices :scared1: :eek: :faint: :rotfl2:

cheers,
:flower3:

[klam_chowder]

Sandra Bullock,
Viggo Mortensen
Dominic West and
Elizabether Perkins

have in common?

28 Days

:woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I meant to post that first thing but this day has just gotten away from me - not here til a late lunch :sad2:

cheers,
:flower3:

[corky441]

This is the best TR I have seen/read for the BSM tour. She has pictures of items they purchased too. The other TR's don't have pictures or they only have a few.I have read it a couple of times so far. This TR is what got me really excited about taking this tour.
The link starts on the page that has pictures of their purchases.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=5

How could I have missed this trip report :confused3

It is AWESOME - of course now that i'D read page 5, I had to go back & start it from the beginning -
Only up through page 7 so far - it is really really good
Unfortunately - I do have to try to get some real work done here at the office
:laughing: ya right . . .

[aspen37]

How could I have missed this trip report :confused3

It is AWESOME - of course now that i'D read page 5, I had to go back & start it from the beginning -
Only up through page 7 so far - it is really really good
Unfortunately - I do have to try to get some real work done here at the office
:laughing: ya right . . .

I'm so glad you are enjoying her TR. Melanie did such an awesome job with the TR. She explained everything so well and the pictures are great also.

[Dodie]

This is the best TR I have seen/read for the BSM tour. She has pictures of items they purchased too. The other TR's don't have pictures or they only have a few.I have read it a couple of times so far. This TR is what got me really excited about taking this tour.
The link starts on the page that has pictures of their purchases.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=5

Thanks so much Anna. The Imagineering-specific stuff is really cool. I'm going to go back and read that whole trip report sometime too!

I'm sure he'll find something. If not, I 'm most likely going to need help carrying out all my purchases. You've seen the damage I can do in less than 10 minutes.

Um. Yeah. Leave Kathy alone in the Wyland gallery on the Boardwalk for a few minutes and she can max out her credit card before you even figure out where's she's gone!:rotfl:

[aspen37]

I'm sure he'll find something. If not, I 'm most likely going to need help carrying out all my purchases. You've seen the damage I can do in less than 10 minutes.

Kathy, are you going to need a Shopping Intervention on this trip? :rotfl:

[kab407]

Kathy, are you going to need a Shopping Intervention on this trip? :rotfl:

::yes::::yes::::yes::::yes::

Normally my Mom keeps me in check. But as Dodie saw first had during DAP, left on my own..... Pete and I may be perfect shopping buddies.

[corky441]

Don't know if someone has mentioned this website previously but I just came across it.

It had a lot of information about the area around our Hollywood hotel

http://hollywoodandhighland.com Happy surfing :goodvibes

[Dodie]

This is the thing that Phillip and I were thinking about looking into for Monday afternoon. (I know that some of you are headed to studios tours that day, but we get in that morning and will need to rest a bit before heading out.) Anyone know anything about this? They depart from the Hollywood and Highland area - I figure the hotel concierge will know if it's worth it...

http://www.hauntedhollywoodtours.com/

[TheTXTaylors5]

Um. Yeah. Leave Kathy alone in the Wyland gallery on the Boardwalk for a few minutes and she can max out her credit card before you even figure out where's she's gone!:rotfl:

We stayed at the BWV the past two trip to WDW with the kids. We always had to walk past the Wyland Gallery to get to the little breezeway to the Villas section. I ALWAYS had to stear the children clear of the entrance to the store because there was something about all those shiny sculptures that "called" them. Even the one on display near the doorway was so tempting to them. :scared1: I had to pull their hands back before they touched it. Once our children are up and out the house, I will "think" about getting one of those sculptures. Do I dare ask, how much do they cost????? :wizard:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[TheTXTaylors5]

This is the best TR I have seen/read for the BSM tour. She has pictures of items they purchased too. The other TR's don't have pictures or they only have a few.I have read it a couple of times so far. This TR is what got me really excited about taking this tour.
The link starts on the page that has pictures of their purchases.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035488&page=5

:thumbsup2 That is the exact Trip Report that got me even thinking about a California ABD trip. For the past year, Bill and I had been discussing taking an Italy ABD trip w/the kids. Then, I found that trip report and it got me to thinking about a CA ABD trip because of all the neat things that were only available to them because it was by Disney. Before the Podcast mentioned a trip, I was already contemplating our own ABD CA Tour. When the special tour with Pete and the gang was announced, it was like a "sign". It gave me the extra little push to sign on for a CA ABD Tour. :wizard:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[kab407]

This is the thing that Phillip and I were thinking about looking into for Monday afternoon. (I know that some of you are headed to studios tours that day, but we get in that morning and will need to rest a bit before heading out.) Anyone know anything about this? They depart from the Hollywood and Highland area - I figure the hotel concierge will know if it's worth it...

http://www.hauntedhollywoodtours.com/

Dodie- I'll be out Sunday and can check with the hotel concierge. I also posted on the Disneyland.So. Calif board to see if anyone has taken it. Mary Jo is a moderator on the board. I'm hoping she'll have some insight.

[Dodie]

Dodie- I'll be out Sunday and can check with the hotel concierge. I also posted on the Disneyland.So. Calif board to see if anyone has taken it. Mary Jo is a moderator on the board. I'm hoping she'll have some insight.

I also shot a FB question to the Disneyland correspondents and a couple of my ex-students who live in LA - just to see if anyone knew anything.

[corky441]

:thumbsup2 That is the exact Trip Report that got me even thinking about a California ABD trip. For the past year, Bill and I had been discussing taking an Italy ABD trip w/the kids. Then, I found that trip report and it got me to thinking about a CA ABD trip because of all the neat things that were only available to them because it was by Disney. Before the Podcast mentioned a trip, I was already contemplating our own ABD CA Tour. When the special tour with Pete and the gang was announced, it was like a "sign". It gave me the little extra push to sign on for a CA ABD Tour. :wizard:

:goodvibes Jennifer

Hey Jennifer :wave2:

Just saw one of your posts over on the DL trip report board.

You mentioned that you had a dining res at Steakhouse 55 but were still loooking for a place in LA for dinner.
Right in the Hollywood/Highland complex is a restaurant called the Grill in the alley.
Looks like it might suit you and Bill since you're interested in the menu at Steakhouse 55

DH-Dino, is thinking about going there instead of In & Out Burger on the 14th
:scared1: - now I'm very conflicted :upsidedow

[TheTXTaylors5]

Hey Jennifer :wave2:

Just saw one of your posts over on the DL trip report board.

You mentioned that you had a dining res at Steakhouse 55 but were still loooking for a place in LA for dinner.
Right in the Hollywood/Highland complex is a restaurant called the Grill in the alley.
Looks like it might suit you and Bill since you're interested in the menu at Steakhouse 55

DH-Dino, is thinking about going there instead of In & Out Burger on the 14th
:scared1: - now I'm very conflicted :upsidedow

:thumbsup2 Thank you for the recommendation. I'll check it out on the internet. We're always open to new restaurants and having never been to LA, we're open for "anything". :wizard:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[TheTXTaylors5]

:banana: Our Nanny search is over!!!!!

:worship: I finally found the right one yesterday. It is such a relief to know the kids are going to be taken care of while we are gone. Also, I made it a requirement that the Nanny must like dogs. So, our DISdog (JJ) could stay home while we are gone. He gets along great with my Mom too. Now that big hurdle has been crossed, I can get excited for this upcoming trip. You don't know how much stress this Nanny situation has caused me over the past few months. I wasn't sure who was going to watch the kids during the daytime. As you know, we have already paid the balance on the trip and if we couldn't go, we would have been out ALL the money. I'm glad it hasn't come to that. :upsidedow

California, here we come! :banana:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[macman752]

Jen, that's great news! Glad that you have found the right person. Sally and I are looking forward to see you and Bill again, this time in California!

[slapwhitey]

This is the thing that Phillip and I were thinking about looking into for Monday afternoon. (I know that some of you are headed to studios tours that day, but we get in that morning and will need to rest a bit before heading out.) Anyone know anything about this? They depart from the Hollywood and Highland area - I figure the hotel concierge will know if it's worth it...

http://www.hauntedhollywoodtours.com/

If we weren't doing the studio tour on Monday I would so sneek onto this tour with you guys. It sounds right up my alley. Really cool stuff.

[Circusgirl]

:thumbsup2 That is the exact Trip Report that got me even thinking about a California ABD trip. For the past year, Bill and I had been discussing taking an Italy ABD trip w/the kids. Then, I found that trip report and it got me to thinking about a CA ABD trip because of all the neat things that were only available to them because it was by Disney. Before the Podcast mentioned a trip, I was already contemplating our own ABD CA Tour. When the special tour with Pete and the gang was announced, it was like a "sign". It gave me the extra little push to sign on for a CA ABD Tour. :wizard:

:goodvibes Jennifer


Jennifer, this is almost exactly what happened to me, too! I had looked at the ABD tours, and loved the idea of this trip especially, but thought I would never do more than contemplate it due to the expense. It was in the dream only category. Then I read Melanie's trip report, and it went from never to MUST DO IT!

Then I heard about the DISUnplugged Podcast crew's trip, it went from someday to NOW! Only I was a minute later to sign up than the last people who signed up for the tour before it was completely booked. I waited on the waiting list, and had actually given up completely as the months went by.
I was coming home from a trip to the east coast in August when I discovered a message from someone in Canada on my cell ("Who do I know in Canada?", I asked myself) when I turned it back on after the flight.
It was Katherine, telling me that a space on the tour had opened up, and to call Kevin RIGHT AWAY. Good DISfriend that she is, she had also let Kevin know I was interested. I hadn't called my home machine while I was away and after sending Kevin a message while I was still sitting on the plane, I got home to discover he had almost moved to Seattle in his efforts to reach me over the weekend. After the small comedy of phone calls, I was on the bus.

Happy months later, we are tantalizingly close to going.

Melanie should be getting a percentage from ABD...

(also posted over on Melanie's thread)

[aspen37]

:thumbsup2 That is the exact Trip Report that got me even thinking about a California ABD trip. For the past year, Bill and I had been discussing taking an Italy ABD trip w/the kids. Then, I found that trip report and it got me to thinking about a CA ABD trip because of all the neat things that were only available to them because it was by Disney. Before the Podcast mentioned a trip, I was already contemplating our own ABD CA Tour. When the special tour with Pete and the gang was announced, it was like a "sign". It gave me the extra little push to sign on for a CA ABD Tour. :wizard:

:goodvibes Jennifer

I hadn't read her TR till after I booked the ABD trip. I went searching for a TR for this trip, so I could get an idea of what I got myself into. It took a while till I found hers, but once I read it I was so happy I was on this trip. I had lived in Southern California before, so when I first looked at ABD trips this was not my first choice. The only reason I'm booked on this trip is because it was a group trip thru DIS/DU. After reading Melanie's TR I was really, really happy I was booked.

:banana: Our Nanny search is over!!!!!

:worship: I finally found the right one yesterday. It is such a relief to know the kids are going to be taken care of while we are gone. Also, I made it a requirement that the Nanny must like dogs. So, our DISdog (JJ) could stay home while we are gone. He gets along great with my Mom too. Now that big hurdle has been crossed, I can get excited for this upcoming trip. You don't know how much stress this Nanny situation has caused me over the past few months. I wasn't sure who was going to watch the kids during the daytime. As you know, we have already paid the balance on the trip and if we couldn't go, we would have been out ALL the money. I'm glad it hasn't come to that. :upsidedow

California, here we come! :banana:

:goodvibes Jennifer


WOO HOO!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[corky441]

:banana: Our Nanny search is over!!!!!

:worship: I finally found the right one yesterday. It is such a relief to know the kids are going to be taken care of while we are gone. Also, I made it a requirement that the Nanny must like dogs. So, our DISdog (JJ) could stay home while we are gone. He gets along great with my Mom too. Now that big hurdle has been crossed, I can get excited for this upcoming trip. You don't know how much stress this Nanny situation has caused me over the past few months. I wasn't sure who was going to watch the kids during the daytime. As you know, we have already paid the balance on the trip and if we couldn't go, we would have been out ALL the money. I'm glad it hasn't come to that. :upsidedow

California, here we come! :banana:

:goodvibes Jennifer

:cool1: That is such great news Jennifer. I can't begin to fathom the stress that being Nanny-less was - :headache:

[corky441]

27


perfect cube 3x3x3

atomic # of Cobalt

moons of Uranus

books in the New Testament

concerti completed my Mozart

letters in the Hebrew alphabet

magic # in sex, ideal number of participants for an orgy :scared1:

DAYS UNTIL OUR ABD ADVENTURE BEGINS
pixiedust::rainbow:

[kab407]

27


perfect cube 3x3x3

atomic # of Cobalt

moons of Uranus

books in the New Testament

concerti completed my Mozart

letters in the Hebrew alphabet

magic # in sex, ideal number of participants for an orgy :scared1:

DAYS UNTIL OUR ABD ADVENTURE BEGINS
pixiedust::rainbow:


Errrrrr.......aahhhhhhh....o my.....the one just before the number of days until till our ABD Adventure begins, where does one find that little piece of trivia?

[DisneyKevin]

27
magic # in sex, ideal number of participants for an orgy :scared1:

DAYS UNTIL OUR ABD ADVENTURE BEGINS
pixiedust::rainbow:

<getting out my list>

<putting asterisk next to Marilee's name>

[corky441]

Errrrrr.......aahhhhhhh....o my.....the one just before the number of days until till our ABD Adventure begins, where does one find that little piece of trivia?


:hippie: Well, eventhough I am someone from the "Hippie Generation" , I am pleased to say I do NOT know from experience :lmao:

But if you check Wikipedia you can find almost anything :surfweb:

[corky441]

<getting out my list>

<putting asterisk next to Marilee's name>


:teeth:

[Dodie]

<getting out my list>

<putting asterisk next to Marilee's name>

:rotfl::lmao:

[macman752]

I think I need to run that last point through snopes.com.:laughing:

[stenogoddess]

<getting out my list>

<putting asterisk next to Marilee's name>

Just don't follow her into any rooms with closed doors and you'll be fine. :lmao:

[kab407]

And here I thought J-Kim was going to be the one to watch on this adventure.

So who's managing the bail fund?

[Dodie]

Just don't follow her into any rooms with closed doors and you'll be fine. :lmao:

And if you see a big bowl of keys anywhere near her, RUN! ;)

[Dodie]

Are we chatting again tonight - officially? Someone needs to tear Jason and Susan away from their wedding planning and get them into one of these chats.

[jeanigor]

And if you see a big bowl of keys anywhere near her, RUN! ;)

The things you learn about your friends......:3dglasses:eek::3dglasses

[kab407]

And if you see a big bowl of keys anywhere near her, RUN! ;)

:scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1:

Dodie!!!!

[kab407]

The things you learn about your friends......:3dglasses:eek::3dglasses

You're telling me!

Kevin just may have another name to add to "the list".

[DisneyTaylors]

The things you learn about your friends......:3dglasses:eek::3dglasses

:scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1:

Dodie!!!!

You're telling me!

Kevin just may have another name to add to "the list".

I will never look at our ABD "group" chats the same way again. :grouphug:

:lmao:

- Bill

[kab407]

I will never look at our ABD "group" chats the same way again. :grouphug:

:lmao:

- Bill

Our poor ABD Guides. What have they gotten themselves in to? :rotfl2:

If they are following this thread, it would make for interesting getting to know you questions on Tuesday night. Cetrainly not the hum-drum, "who's from....?"

[DisneyTaylors]

Our poor ABD Guides. What have they gotten themselves in to? :rotfl2:

If they are following this thread, it would make for interesting getting to know you questions on Tuesday night. Cetrainly not the hum-drum, "who's from....?"

Yeah I think we know at least one question Dodie might get. :rolleyes1

- Bill

[klam_chowder]

Happy St. Paddy's folks! :shamrock:

Are we chatting again tonight - officially? Someone needs to tear Jason and Susan away from their wedding planning and get them into one of these chats.

Officially, it's tomorrow...unofficially it can be tonite btwn the Podcast chat chatter :rotfl2:

Hmmm...who was asking if all the rooms at the hotels would be close together? :rolleyes1

I don't dare tell DH about this post...he may regret not coming :lmao:

cheers,
:flower3:

[aspen37]

And if you see a big bowl of keys anywhere near her, RUN! ;)

The things you learn about your friends......:3dglasses:eek::3dglasses

:scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1:

Dodie!!!!

I will never look at our ABD "group" chats the same way again. :grouphug:

:lmao:

- Bill


:rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:




Are we chatting again tonight - officially? Someone needs to tear Jason and Susan away from their wedding planning and get them into one of these chats.

I think chat is tomorrow.

[spokanemom]

All I can say is that I have learned a lot from this bunch already. Not necessarily good stuff though...

I'm scared. ;-)

[corky441]

Oh my goodness - what have I done :confused3

I just wanted to be the first to come up with today's countdown list :lmao:

:rolleyes1

[Dodie]

OK. I'm a day ahead of myself. Chat is tomorrow night.

:littleangel: But, come on... the key party thing was an easy lob. It was right there. How could I not "swing" at it, Marilee?!!! :rotfl:

Oh - and :wave2: Todd. Nice to see you lurking around our thread! :)

[corky441]

But, come on... the key party thing was an easy lob. It was right there. How could I not "swing" at it, Marilee?!!! :rotfl:

:laughing::laughing: exactly - if the "orgy" had been on the other foot - I would have done the same - Well done Dodie :thumbsup2

Of course - right now - all I can picture is everyone in togas - think " Animal House" meets ABD :rotfl2:

[macman752]

Of course - right now - all I can picture is everyone in togas - think " Animal House" meets ABD :rotfl2:

Not togas but the GCH robes that are in each room.

:rotfl::rotfl:

[tickledtink33]

If we keep up this kind of talk Don is going to start posting on this thread. :rotfl2:

[Dodie]

If we keep up this kind of talk Don is going to start posting on this thread. :rotfl2:

:lmao::laughing:

[kab407]

If we keep up this kind of talk Don is going to start posting on this thread. :rotfl2:

Posting! He'll be showing up in CA!!!!

[aspen37]

If we keep up this kind of talk Don is going to start posting on this thread. :rotfl2:

:lmao::laughing:

Posting! He'll be showing up in CA!!!!

:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:


I can't beleieve he hasn't posted already!

[dpuck1998]

If we keep up this kind of talk Don is going to start posting on this thread. :rotfl2:

Posting! He'll be showing up in CA!!!!

:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:


I can't beleieve he hasn't posted already!

(best Adams family voice).....you rang....

I have a web crawler that alerts me anytime the word orgy is posted! I didn't expect it to catch this thread however ;)

Any way, Paul and Alicia are the swingers not me....she has all kinds of swinger facebook friends :lmao:

How long is the drive to California?

[DisneyKevin]

<ok....now there are too many asterisks on my list>

<moving to check marks>

[dpuck1998]

<ok....now there are too many asterisks on my list>

<moving to check marks>

Can I be on the list....do you have enough check marks? You might need a red pen.

[DVCsince02]

Any way, Paul and Alicia are the swingers not me....she has all kinds of swinger facebook friends :lmao:

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

:grouphug: <----- this smiley just got a whole new meaning.

[ADP]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

:grouphug: <----- this smiley just got a whole new meaning.
:lmao:
You've ruined this smiley! :laughing:

[corky441]

Not togas but the GCH robes that are in each room.

:rotfl::rotfl:

I feel bad for our guides, but I really think the hotels should also inform their guests that we'll be there ;)

44 DISers in bathrobes all getting off the elevators on the way to the hot tubs -

party:

[dpuck1998]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

:grouphug: <----- this smiley just got a whole new meaning.

Still not the best smiley :crowded: but my new second favorite

I feel bad for our guides, but I really think the hotels should also inform their guests that we'll be there ;)

44 DISers in bathrobes all getting off the elevators on the way to the hot tubs -

party:

:lmao: with baby oil

[Dodie]

Oh my. As if we weren't getting in enough trouble ourselves. Now we have visitors. :)

[jeanigor]

Oh my. As if we weren't getting in enough trouble ourselves. Now we have visitors. :)

We prefer to be called guests, not visitors. =)

[corky441]

I think I'll let someone else do the daily countdown list tomorrow :rolleyes:

I will just sit here and look angelic and innocent :angel:

[jeanigor]

I think I'll let someone else do the daily countdown list tomorrow :rolleyes:

I will just sit here and look angelic and innocent :angel:

And everyone will believe you are, just like we all think Don is....

[corky441]

We prefer to be called guests, not visitors. =)

Todd - you're family :grouphug:

[DisneyKevin]

Ok....I'm going to be the mean Dad here.....

I need to turn this thread back into our ABD discussion thread.

I have other ABD clients that I point in this direction, so that they can get some answers and see how a discussion thread for a particular trip develops and folks can get to know each other.

In the last few hours...they might think we know each other too well.

Thanks for being understanding.

[Dodie]

Ok....I'm going to be the mean Dad here...I need to turn this thread back into our ABD discussion thread...Thanks for being understanding.

:blush: :littleangel:

[stenogoddess]

:rolleyes1

[corky441]

:blush: :littleangel:

that goes double for me.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Hey guys, since there have been a number of non-ABDers popping up, I thought today might be the day to post and say that I can't wait to see you all when you come out for the trip.

I also have a couple local points. :teacher:

1) Even though I work in Hollywood, I do not know where there police station and holding pens are. I live, however, 10 minutes away from your hotel and do know that should you misbehave at Mickey's of Glendale, the Disney police will take you to the very-strict Burbank police. I do know where that is and might come to bail you out. :rolleyes1

2) I have seen the hearsts for one of Haunted Hollywood tours. Make sure the one you take shows you some of the cooler sights, like the Roosevelt Hotel (which is one block from the Renn).

3) The robes at the Grand Californian Hotel will leave waffle bruises in your skin if you fall asleep in them. :eek: I know.... :scared1: I laughed at Ian for days.... :lovestruc

4) Make sure you look at the "Grand Adventures" leaflet in your GCH check-in packet. I'm working on a blog on those special offerings for GCH guests. If anyone has 7:30am available, they offer a power-walk in DCA on some mornings, BEFORE the park opens. Great photo opportunities and wonderful morning atmosphere. :thumbsup2

5) If some of y'all are still planning on doing In and Out Burger in Hollywood, be advised that it is a bit of a walk (several blocks) and it isn't the greatest area. pirate: Stay on main streets and in a group. :grouphug:

6) Do walk over and try a Beard Papas cream puff in the shop at Hollywood and Highland. :cloud9: They are super addictive. I like them much better than paying for a treat at the Disney Soda Fountain. Also take the time to look at all of the cool decor of the compley, while eating your cream puff.

I just want to wish you all the best fun for this trip! Anna and a couple of the others have my phone number. Ian has given me permission to see you on your off-time (if you have any!!!)

[kab407]

Hi Nancy! :wave:

Thanks for the hints and suggestions. I'm all for pastries!

Hope we do get to see you and not just to bail us out jail.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Thanks Kathy.

I know you'll see me at some point. I may hook up with a dinner group on Monday or Wednesday.

FYI - if anyone is in early, there is an "uber-Fabulous" Chinese place up on top of the hill, overlooking the Hollywood and Highland complex -Yamashiro/The Pagoda Bar. Chock full of Hollywood history and slightly pricey, but fab atmosphere. Casual dress. http://www.thepagodabar.com/ Cheap cab ride - less than a mile up the hill - too far to comfortably walk, since it is all incline and smaller, winding roads.

Seems like a place y'all would like!

[corky441]

Hey guys, since there have been a number of non-ABDers popping up, I thought today might be the day to post and say that I can't wait to see you all when you come out for the trip.

I also have a couple local points. :teacher:


6) Do walk over and try a Beard Papas cream puff in the shop at Hollywood and Highland. :cloud9: They are super addictive. I like them much better than paying for a treat at the Disney Soda Fountain. Also take the time to look at all of the cool decor of the compley, while eating your cream puff.

I just want to wish you all the best fun for this trip! Anna and a couple of the others have my phone number. Ian has given me permission to see you on your off-time (if you have any!!!)

Ooooooooooooooo yum, Cream Puffs. I'm always looking for another way to gain more weight :rotfl2:

Thanks for all the great ideas - looking forward to meeting you too :flower3:

[DisneyKevin]

26

Twenty six

August 26, 1920 - The day the Women's Sufferage battle was won.

26 Days until The Dis Unplugged Traveling Show descends on Hollywood.

26

[dpuck1998]

26

Twenty six

August 26, 1920 - The day the Women's Sufferage battle was won.

26 Days until The Dis Unplugged Traveling Show descends on Hollywood.

26

26 is the only single number between a square and a cube!

[klam_chowder]

26

Twenty six

August 26, 1920 - The day the Women's Sufferage battle was won.

26 Days until The Dis Unplugged Traveling Show descends on Hollywood.

26

and creampuffs sound fab to me! I :love: Beard Papa and I'll have to get my fill cuz none around here :rotfl: :rotfl:

See y'all in chat tonite :surfweb:

cheers,
:flower3:

[tickledtink33]

Thanks Kathy.

I know you'll see me at some point. I may hook up with a dinner group on Monday or Wednesday.

FYI - if anyone is in early, there is an "uber-Fabulous" Chinese place up on top of the hill, overlooking the Hollywood and Highland complex -Yamashiro/The Pagoda Bar. Chock full of Hollywood history and slightly pricey, but fab atmosphere. Casual dress. http://www.thepagodabar.com/ Cheap cab ride - less than a mile up the hill - too far to comfortably walk, since it is all incline and smaller, winding roads.

Seems like a place y'all would like!

I think this restaurant looks good Nancy but i believe it is Japanese.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Doh!!!! :worship:
Kim - you are correct. I wrote Chinese, and then was thinking "Pagoda" and even looked it up to get the link. :surfweb:

In my heart, I knew it was Japanese - my fingers just didn't fix it! I even edited the first sentence! :rolleyes1

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Just got this newsfeed from the Orange County Register. Looks like you all will be here the very last weekend of the Electrical Parade in DCA!

http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2010/03/18/last-chance-to-see-disneys-electrical-parade/38037/

[corky441]

Just got this newsfeed from the Orange County Register. Looks like you all will be here the very last weekend of the Electrical Parade in DCA!

http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2010/03/18/last-chance-to-see-disneys-electrical-parade/38037/

:cool1: That is great news Nancy, thanks for the update

[kab407]

Just got this newsfeed from the Orange County Register. Looks like you all will be here the very last weekend of the Electrical Parade in DCA!

http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2010/03/18/last-chance-to-see-disneys-electrical-parade/38037/

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Thanks Nancy!

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

But in the glass half full camp....

April 16-18 is the last chance to see the Electrical Parade at California Adventure before it moves to Florida.

Just got this newsfeed from the Orange County Register. Looks like you all will be here the very last weekend of the Electrical Parade in DCA!

http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2010/03/18/last-chance-to-see-disneys-electrical-parade/38037/

:cool1: That is great news Nancy, thanks for the update

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Thanks Nancy!

Jeez. What's with the short term memory loss. I told you all about this a month ago. :lmao: You were excited then too. :rotfl2:

I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon....and by the way don't listen to anything that Nancy says about me, none of it's true. :rolleyes1

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

But Tom, that was a Whole month ago! Disney can change a lot in a month!

Don't mind Tom. He really is the most adorable, sensitive, warm, caring, creative, and funny guy I know!

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Don't mind Tom. He really is the most adorable, sensitive, warm, caring, creative, and funny guy I know!

Don't believe anything she says....I'm not creative. :rotfl:

[corky441]

Jeez. What's with the short term memory loss. I told you all about this a month ago. :lmao: You were excited then too. :rotfl2:

I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon....and by the way don't listen to anything that Nancy says about me, none of it's true. :rolleyes1

But Tom, that was a Whole month ago! Disney can change a lot in a month!

Don't mind Tom. He really is the most adorable, sensitive, warm, caring, creative, and funny guy I know!

AH--HA I hear some banjos playing . . .

Sounds like . . . yep . . .

Dueling Disneyland Corespondents

:lmao:

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

AH--HA I hear some banjos playing . . .

Sounds like . . . yep . . .

Dueling Disneyland Corespondents

:lmao:

And now back to our regularly scheduled ABD discussion (before we get in trouble from Kevin).

:surfweb:

[aspen37]

Jeez. What's with the short term memory loss. I told you all about this a month ago. :lmao: You were excited then too. :rotfl2:

I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon....and by the way don't listen to anything that Nancy says about me, none of it's true. :rolleyes1


I thought it was announce awhile back too.
I heard about it when they said it was going to WDW for the summer. They gave the ending date for DCA then. ;)

[DisneyKevin]

And now back to our regularly scheduled ABD discussion (before we get in trouble from Kevin).

:surfweb:

No complaints here.

It's Dodie and Marilee with asterisks next to their names.:rotfl2:

[Dodie]

No complaints here.

It's Dodie and Marilee with asterisks next to their names.:rotfl2:

I've never been on "the bad list" before. I think I'm kind of proud. :cool2:

[kab407]

I've never been on "the bad list" before. I think I'm kind of proud. :cool2:


Troublemaker!

I don't know if my Mom is going to let me play withy you anymore.
:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

[Dodie]

Troublemaker!

I don't know if my Mom is going to let me play with you anymore.
:rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

I beg to differ. I know your mom. I think she'd be proud too. As evidence - the incident that earned you your Tag Fairy tag. :rotfl:

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

So with the asterik thing, does that mean that Kevin will force assigned seating at the nicer restaurants to ensure good behaviour? As in "the bad child sits next to me so I can have more fun"? :D

[corky441]

No complaints here.

It's Dodie and Marilee with asterisks next to their names.:rotfl2:

In my best Eliza Doolittle accent "I'm a good girl, I is"

or

As Vinnie Barbarino would say "wha?"

Have a great rest of the day - Hope to get to the chat room tonight :surfweb:

[corky441]

I've never been on "the bad list" before. I think I'm kind of proud. :cool2:

Neither have I - but I hear only the good die young - so I guess I'd rather be bad and live a long fun life :upsidedow

I feel like Sandy at the end of Grease ( now, if I only had that body ) :rotfl:

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=35885262&posted=1#post35885262

Tom=creative. Nuff said. Club 33 tattoos, anyone? Tom won't charge you....

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=35885262&posted=1#post35885262

Tom=creative. Nuff said. Club 33 tattoos, anyone? Tom won't charge you....

Thanks, Nancy. You blew my cover. Now I'm gonna have to end up making 43 of these:

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj346/ImTooExcitedToSleep/MISC/ABD/ABDMICKEY1.jpg

[kab407]

Thanks, Nancy. You blew my cover. Now I'm gonna have to end up making 43 of these:

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj346/ImTooExcitedToSleep/MISC/ABD/ABDMICKEY1.jpg

That's Kathy with a "K". :thumbsup2

Looking forward to meeting you Tom!

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

That's Kathy with a "K". :thumbsup2


:rotfl2:

I guess I know what I'm working on tonight. :surfweb:

[MatthewT212]

klam,

i lost your email address can you send me a message with it please...

Matthew

[georgemoe]

Hi ABD'ers! :wave2: Hoping you all have a wonderful time! It was hinted that I stop in here. Dodie and Marilee please be good. I see you there.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :angel: :grouphug: :angel: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[aspen37]

Hi ABD'ers! :wave2: Hoping you all have a wonderful time! It was hinted that I stop in here. Dodie and Marilee please be good. I see you there.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :angel: :grouphug: :angel: :grouphug: :grouphug:

Hi George! :wave2:

[kab407]

Hi ABD'ers! :wave2: Hoping you all have a wonderful time! It was hinted that I stop in here. Dodie and Marilee please be good. I see you there.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :angel: :grouphug: :angel: :grouphug: :grouphug:

Hey George! Love to Deb! :love:

[tmli]

I mentioned this in chat last night but thought I would here as well. Just wondering if those of us going to the WB tour on Monday would like to meet in the hotel lobby and navigate the publuc transit system together!

I have no idea how to get to the studios, but I am sure someone here does!!

[klam_chowder]

TGIF folks! :wave2:

How many days to go?? ;) :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Fun to chat last nite...thx for making time for it Kevin :goodvibes Hi George :wave:

I looked up Pinks (http://www.pinkshollywood.com/pgz/history.htm) - I'd :lovestruc to go - and it's good enough for Chaka Kahn and Jimmy Kimmel <=== Disney reference :lmao: But too many choices and not enough time so will save that for another trip :upsidedow

I'm sure I'll be spending part of this weekend :banana: about this upcoming adventure :rotfl: Have a fab weekend all! :grouphug:

cheers,
:flower3:

[DisneyKevin]

25

The 25th Anniversary is the silver anniversary.

25 is the age of everyone going on this trip.

25 days to go until our Adventure of a Lifetime begins

25

[Dodie]

25 is the percentage that equals one quarter.
25 is a square number, being 5² = 5 × 5.
25 is the size of the full roster on a major league baseball team.
25 is the number of years of marriage marked in a silver wedding anniversary.
25 is an interstate freeway that runs from New Mexico to Wyoming.

and...

25 is the number of days until our Adventure begins!!!!

Edited to add: Darn it! Kevin and I were typing at the same moment. I wanted to prove that I could "be good." ;)

[DisneyKevin]

25 is the percentage that equals one quarter.
25 is a square number, being 5² = 5 × 5.
25 is the size of the full roster on a major league baseball team.
25 is the number of years of marriage marked in a silver wedding anniversary.
25 is an interstate freeway that runs from New Mexico to Wyoming.

and...

25 is the number of days until our Adventure begins!!!!

Edited to add: Darn it! Kevin and I were typing at the same moment. I wanted to prove that I could "be good." ;)


Great minds think alike *Dodie;)

[aspen37]

I mentioned this in chat last night but thought I would here as well. Just wondering if those of us going to the WB tour on Monday would like to meet in the hotel lobby and navigate the publuc transit system together!

I have no idea how to get to the studios, but I am sure someone here does!!

Kim and I won't be in early enough to take public transit with everyone. I mapquested it out yesterday and WB Studios is only about 3 1/2 miles from the hotel. So we are going to take a cab over.

[kab407]

25 is the number of pennies I will have left once I am done shopping at Mickey's of Glendale.

25 days till the Adventure begins

[aspen37]

Are we going to need a separate bus just for purchases made at Mickey's of Glendale? :rotfl:

[corky441]

Are we going to need a separate bus just for purchases made at Mickey's of Glendale? :rotfl:


I think that's what the 3rd guide is for - They'll be the one driving the u-haul back to the hotel :rotfl2:

[Tonya2426]

I was planning on ordering a few things for our trip from Lands End and noticed this was just posted on my facebook. Thought I would post it here in case anyone else needs a few things for the trip like me. :goodvibes

It’s a Fan-tastic Friday! Our Spring Sale starts today with up to 50% off select items (prices shown reflect savings). And, just for our Facebook fans, enjoy Free Shipping with promo code: MARCH22FB & Pin 9498 or shop this link: ***************/b1wKvT (***************/b1wKvT). (Did we mention this promo code also gives you 25% off regular price swimwear?) Ends 3/22 at midnight (CST).

[kab407]

I was planning on ordering a few things for our trip from Lands End and noticed this was just posted on my facebook. Thought I would post it here in case anyone else needs a few things for the trip like me. :goodvibes

It’s a Fan-tastic Friday! Our Spring Sale starts today with up to 50% off select items (prices shown reflect savings). And, just for our Facebook fans, enjoy Free Shipping with promo code: MARCH22FB & Pin 9498 or shop this link: ***************/b1wKvT (***************/b1wKvT). (Did we mention this promo code also gives you 25% off regular price swimwear?) Ends 3/22 at midnight (CST).

Tonya, I love you!!!!!

[Tonya2426]

Tonya, I love you!!!!!

Got keep my shopping buddies happy. :rolleyes1:goodvibes

[georgemoe]

25 is the number of pennies I will have left once I am done shopping at Mickey's of Glendale.

25 days till the Adventure begins

Are we going to need a separate bus just for purchases made at Mickey's of Glendale? :rotfl:

I think that's what the 3rd guide is for - They'll be the one driving the u-haul back to the hotel :rotfl2:

I was planning on ordering a few things for our trip from Lands End and noticed this was just posted on my facebook. Thought I would post it here in case anyone else needs a few things for the trip like me. :goodvibes

It’s a Fan-tastic Friday! Our Spring Sale starts today with up to 50% off select items (prices shown reflect savings). And, just for our Facebook fans, enjoy Free Shipping with promo code: MARCH22FB & Pin 9498 or shop this link: ***************/b1wKvT (***************/b1wKvT). (Did we mention this promo code also gives you 25% off regular price swimwear?) Ends 3/22 at midnight (CST).

Do I need to come out there and be your "Max"? :goodvibes

[kab407]

Do I need to come out there and be your "Max"? :goodvibes

If it gets you to CA, SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

You can stay at our place George. We have a very comfortable futon! Warner Studios is literally one mile up the street from us and is a fabulous tour - well worth the money spent. I've done it a couple times when Ian worked for the WB network (once for free). They used to let family on the lot pre-911.

This is a real tour. You will see real shows taping. I'm not sure how many though, but it isn't hiatus time like May - August. They will stop the tramand offload you if there is something worth seeing, including approved outdoor shoots. As you go by the soundstages, keep eyes peeled. I saw Clooney when they were doing Ocean's 12 soundstage work.

They will also take you into the company museum. The old correspondence documents are a not miss.

The studio is literally over the hill from your hotel. It's just a big hill. Cab is easiest. Not sure which bus route will get you there without additional walking, as studio tour meets in a different location than it used to - not off a major street. Subway will take you directly to universal CityWalk. Just cross the street and take the shuttle up the hill.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Another thing I thought about, if you take a cab, ask them to take a quick detour to the first Mullholland Drive overlook off Barham rode - literally on the way back (about 1 mile side trip off the road he will be driving you back on). It's a view you can't beat.

[macman752]

You can stay at our place George. We have a very comfortable futon! Warner Studios is literally one mile up the street from us and is a fabulous tour - well worth the money spent. I've done it a couple times when Ian worked for the WB network (once for free). They used to let family on the lot pre-911.

This is a real tour. You will see real shows taping. I'm not sure how many though, but it isn't hiatus time like May - August. They will stop the tramand offload you if there is something worth seeing, including approved outdoor shoots. As you go by the soundstages, keep eyes peeled. I saw Clooney when they were doing Ocean's 12 soundstage work.

They will also take you into the company museum. The old correspondence documents are a not miss.

The studio is literally over the hill from your hotel. It's just a big hill. Cab is easiest. Not sure which bus route will get you there without additional walking, as studio tour meets in a different location than it used to - not off a major street. Subway will take you directly to universal CityWalk. Just cross the street and take the shuttle up the hill.

Nancy we are doing the tour on Tuesday. We know there would be no problem getting a cab at the hotel. How difficult will it be find one for the return trip?

The bus is a possibility too. It's route 222.

Thanks and we are looking forward to meeting you.

...dave

[Dodie]

Nancy! Now that you're here...

Phillip and I are going to head to the Peterson Automotive Museum on Tuesday (not open on Monday). We visited when we were out there in 2001 and loved it. We're going to take a cab from the hotel. I have a similar question about the difficulty in getting a return cab. Also, are there any things we should look out for between the hotel and the Peterson, similar to the advice you gave above? Anything else nearby the Peterson that we should definitely see while we're over there? (It looks like it's only about 3 or 4 miles from the hotel.)

[georgemoe]

If it gets you to CA, SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can stay at our place George. We have a very comfortable futon! Warner Studios is literally one mile up the street from us and is a fabulous tour - well worth the money spent. I've done it a couple times when Ian worked for the WB network (once for free). They used to let family on the lot pre-911.

Wow! How generous. :) Unfortunately ABD is during the last two weeks of our fiscal 1H year end at work and I'm a slave too it. :sad2: I'll be with all of you in spirit though. ::yes::

I cannot wait for the live reports and FB updates. I will feed off these. :squirrel:

[Tonya2426]

I think this Flattie has Jorge written all over it. ;)

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/Tonya2426/ABD%20Flatties/001.jpg

[tmli]

You can stay at our place George. We have a very comfortable futon! Warner Studios is literally one mile up the street from us and is a fabulous tour - well worth the money spent. I've done it a couple times when Ian worked for the WB network (once for free). They used to let family on the lot pre-911.

This is a real tour. You will see real shows taping. I'm not sure how many though, but it isn't hiatus time like May - August. They will stop the tramand offload you if there is something worth seeing, including approved outdoor shoots. As you go by the soundstages, keep eyes peeled. I saw Clooney when they were doing Ocean's 12 soundstage work.

They will also take you into the company museum. The old correspondence documents are a not miss.

The studio is literally over the hill from your hotel. It's just a big hill. Cab is easiest. Not sure which bus route will get you there without additional walking, as studio tour meets in a different location than it used to - not off a major street. Subway will take you directly to universal CityWalk. Just cross the street and take the shuttle up the hill.

Thanks for the information....I think we may just grab a cab as well.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Okay. Where to start.

Dave. Your tour will start and end in the same location. There will be a manned desk, where someone will greet you and check you in. They can also call you a cab. It won't be an issue. They are so pleasant that you would think you were at Disney.

Dodie. I am not a huge car person. That being said... I LOVE the Petersen!!!!!!! L.O.V.E! There is so much within half a mile of it that you would not believe. The LA County Museum of Art is directly across the street, as well as the La Brea Tar Pits. Within just a few blocks (at 3rd and Fairfax) is the LA Farmers Market (where you should have lunch at one of the fab little food stands inside) and The Grove (Home to American Girl Place). When you are at the Petersen, just ask the Guest Services desk to call you a cab! You will always be able to get a cab at the Farmer's Market, Grove, or any of the museums.

Our dinner just arrived, so Ian and I will talk it over and see if we can think of some cabbie "drive bys" and he may even post up some other ideas. If anyone is planning on heading to Beverly Hills, I have some dining thoughts that I posted up on a DL board thread that I will repost here.

[georgemoe]

I think this Flattie has Jorge written all over it. ;)

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/Tonya2426/ABD%20Flatties/001.jpg

Just call me Little Big Apple Head. :lmao:

[DisneyKevin]

Just call me Little Big Apple Head. :lmao:

Big hands and feet there George.

Just sayin........:rolleyes1

[DisneyKevin]

24

24 hours in a day

24 starring Keifer Sutherland

24 beers in a case

24 = two dozen

24 days until the start of our freakin amazing ADVENTURE!

24

[Launchpad11B]

Mornin'!

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Officially rescinding the offer for George to stay on our couch....

[tickledtink33]

Mornin'!

Hey Paul

[georgemoe]

Big hands and feet there George.

Just sayin........:rolleyes1

For stability while I grab. :)

Officially rescinding the offer for George to stay on our couch....

:confused3

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Love you George, but I do have to admit Kevin is right about the hand and feets size. :eek:

[georgemoe]

Love you George, but I do have to admit Kevin is right about the hand and feets size. :eek:

Yes my rumored flattie hands are big in contrast to this. :)

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/clips/the-lawrence-welk-show/727501/

Kevin mentioned this SNL skit a number of shows ago. Poor Judice. :rotfl:

[DisneyKevin]

Yes my rumored flattie hands are big in contrast to this. :)

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/clips/the-lawrence-welk-show/727501/

Kevin mentioned this SNL skit a number of shows ago. Poor Judice. :rotfl:

I think that is one of the funniest skits SNL has done in years.

Made me laugh all over again.

Thanks, George.:)

[DisneyKevin]

23

23 Skidoo - a slang phrase from the American 1920's

February 23 - IHOP's National Pancake Day

23rd President of the United States - Benjamin Harrison

23 Days till our ADVENTURE begins.

23

[Dodie]

23rd President of the United States - Benjamin Harrison
From Indianapolis, IN - whose 1800s home is about 4 blocks from our house!

[macman752]

23

23 Skidoo - a slang phrase from the American 1920's

February 23 - IHOP's National Pancake Day

23rd President of the United States - Benjamin Harrison

23 Days till our ADVENTURE begins.

23

How come I'm not surprised that you did not include the newest Disney attempt to extract more money from us, D23?

[slapwhitey]

23

23 Skidoo - a slang phrase from the American 1920's

February 23 - IHOP's National Pancake Day

23rd President of the United States - Benjamin Harrison

23 Days till our ADVENTURE begins.

23

Also my birthday, now I finally share my birthday with something cool!

[TheTXTaylors5]

23

23 Skidoo - a slang phrase from the American 1920's

February 23 - IHOP's National Pancake Day

23rd President of the United States - Benjamin Harrison

23 Days till our ADVENTURE begins.

23

23

Our children's birthdays (April 23, August 23 and September 23)
Our Anniversary (November 23)

(23 is our "family" number ;) )

:goodvibes Jennifer

[klam_chowder]

22: the maximum number of pieces that can be created when cutting a circle with just six line segments

22: atomic number of titanium

22: number worn by NFL All-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys

22: number of stars in the Paramount Films logo

22: the date in April 1998 that Disney's Animal Kingdom opened

22: the number of minutes that Fantasmic! lasts at Disneyland

22 days til our Adventure begins!

This listing was created on a closed course with a professional driver, do not attempt this on your own :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

cheers,
:flower3:

[kab407]

Have I meantioned how badly I need a vacation?

It's raining yet again in NJ.

Please tell me it will be sunny and warm the entire time we're there. :sunny:

Please?

John, can you make this happen? Your track record of making the impossible happen is pretty good.

[TheTXTaylors5]

Have I meantioned how badly I need a vacation?

It's raining yet again in NJ.

Please tell me it will be sunny and warm the entire time we're there. :sunny:

Please?

John, can you make this happen? Your track record of making the impossible happen is pretty good.

Believe it or not, we had snow on Saturday into Sunday. We live in Texas for goodness sakes!!! Today, it is 70. This weather is crazy!!!!! :confused:

:goodvibes Jennifer

[TheTXTaylors5]

:thumbsup2 Our United States Census 2010 has come, been completed and sent back in. One less thing to worry about before this trip. All the warnings about it being a "requirement" had me complete it as soon as we received it and sent it back. Have y'all completed it yet? I honestly don't remember completing one in 2000. :rolleyes1

:confused: One thing I didn't understand is that they spent money to send out a notice a few weeks ago stating that the Census was coming the following week. Why????? When I saw that letter all I could see was $$$$$ being flushed down the toilet. :confused3 JMHO

:goodvibes Jennifer

[Dodie]

Sunny and high 60's/low 70's this weekend. Cold (40's) and rainy today. Crazy.

I also need a vacation! Badly!

Oh. Just realized we leave three weeks from today! :woohoo:

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Have I meantioned how badly I need a vacation?

It's raining yet again in NJ.

Please tell me it will be sunny and warm the entire time we're there. :sunny:

Please?

John, can you make this happen? Your track record of making the impossible happen is pretty good.

I've got you covered Kathy!

BTW - I never even felt that earthquake last week. I heard about it several hours later at work. You most likely won't have any issues. :thumbsup2

[TheTXTaylors5]

I've got you covered Kathy!

BTW - I never even felt that earthquake last week. I heard about it several hours later at work. You most likely won't have any issues. :thumbsup2

:idea: To this day, I still remember visiting an Aunt and Uncle in San Diego when I was around eight years old. There was an earthquake one night. Having never experienced an earthquake, it was bizarre and surreal because I was half-asleep. :cloud9:

When we heard of the recent earthquake, Bill and I kind of looked at each other like "I hope one doesn't happen while we're there." :confused3 Since, Bill and I are traveling together and leaving the kids at home, we finalized our Will a few months back (before DAP). We probably should have done it before then, but it's done now. :thumbsup2

:goodvibes Jennifer

[kab407]

Sunny and high 60's/low 70's this weekend. Cold (40's) and rainy today. Crazy.

I also need a vacation! Badly!

Oh. Just realized we leave three weeks from today! :woohoo:

I'll be waiting for you two to arrive!!! :banana::banana:

I've got you covered Kathy!

BTW - I never even felt that earthquake last week. I heard about it several hours later at work. You most likely won't have any issues. :thumbsup2

Thanks Nancy :thumbsup2

Earthquakes don't bother me. I was in SF in Oct '89 when that big one hit. Honeymoon- survived the earthquake, not the marriage. I've also felt them during my last two trip to Tortola.

[katscradle]

23

Our children's birthdays (April 23, August 23 and September 23)
Our Anniversary (November 23)

(23 is our "family" number ;) )

:goodvibes Jennifer


Jennifer very cool our littlest one Johnny turns 7 on April 23rd! :thumbsup2

[DisneyKevin]

Okay....this doesnt qualify as taunting because I dont know what it means.

This is sharing something that I think is EXCITING!!!!!

This is a direct "copy and past" from an email sent by an ABD executive....

We’ve added a few elements to the trip that will surely be a surprise for your group!

Again....not taunting....sharing:thumbsup2

First person that uses the word taunting gets an asterisk and joins Marilee and Dodie on "the list".;)

[katscradle]

Ok so there is 22 days till the adventure begins, and 20 days till we are on our way to California. I want to start packing is it too early to start packing... :)

[katscradle]

Okay....this doesnt qualify as taunting because I dont know what it means.

This is sharing something that I think is EXCITING!!!!!

This is a direct "copy and past" from an email sent by an ABD executive....

We’ve added a few elements to the trip that will surely be a surprise for your group!

Again....not taunting....sharing:thumbsup2

First person that uses the word taunting gets an asterisk and joins Marilee and Dodie on "the list".;)


Thanks Kevin who would use that nasty word with you? :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[jeanigor]

Kevin is the King of Taunting.

Now put me on a list. Add two asterisks, and force me to go on the adventure with you!!!!!:goodvibes

[katscradle]

Kevin is the King of Taunting.

Now put me on a list. Add two asterisks, and force me to go on the adventure with you!!!!!:goodvibes

You are done like dinner now!
You just had to go and be naughty, didn't you! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[corky441]

:goodvibes:goodvibes

SHARING IS NICE

Thanks for the update Kevin :cloud9:

Oh Boy - added surprises :yay:

[DisneyKevin]

Todd....

If I could, I would....but alas.....I cant. Next time....but, asterisks follow you from trip to trip.

[Dodie]

Kevin is the King of Taunting.

Now put me on a list. Add two asterisks, and force me to go on the adventure with you!!!!!:goodvibes

You are done like dinner now!
You just had to go and be naughty, didn't you! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

And TODD swoops in! :wave2:

[katscradle]

And TODD swoops in! :wave2:

I am a good girl and would not use that word, Todd can have it! :lmao:

[corky441]

Ok so there is 22 days till the adventure begins, and 20 days till we are on our way to California. I want to start packing is it too early to start packing... :)

I brought out the suitcases this past weekend - I printed my generic packing list -

Now I just have to try on the summer clothes to see what fits - :scared1:
It's been a longgggggggg cold winter and I have had a few too many pieces of cake :cake:

Of course that could be an excuse to procure a few new things :rolleyes1

[tardis1029]

Okay....this doesnt qualify as taunting because I dont know what it means.

This is sharing something that I think is EXCITING!!!!!

This is a direct "copy and past" from an email sent by an ABD executive....

We’ve added a few elements to the trip that will surely be a surprise for your group!

Again....not taunting....sharing:thumbsup2

First person that uses the word taunting gets an asterisk and joins Marilee and Dodie on "the list".;)

:rotfl: taunting......I don't want to feel left out

[corky441]

We'd love to have you join us Todd, but

Dodie and I have worked long and hard for inclusion on the "naughty" list
I don't know if Kevin will allow any further additions :confused3

[DisneyKevin]

:rotfl: taunting......I don't want to feel left out

:lmao:

[Dodie]

Besides Kevin, I don't think it's technically "the T word" (I don't want to have additional asterisks) if YOU don't know the details either! Sounds as if you guys will get to be surprised right along with us!

And how cool is it that you're getting e-mails from "an ABD executive"?!!!!

[DisneyKevin]

Besides Kevin, I don't think it's technically "the T word" (I don't want to have additional asterisks) if YOU don't know the details either! Sounds as if you guys will get to be surprised right along with us!

And how cool is it that you're getting e-mails from "an ABD executive"?!!!!

It's pretty exciting, isnt it?

I love that there will be surprises.

[kab407]

Okay....this doesnt qualify as taunting because I dont know what it means.

This is sharing something that I think is EXCITING!!!!!

This is a direct "copy and past" from an email sent by an ABD executive....

We’ve added a few elements to the trip that will surely be a surprise for your group!

Again....not taunting....sharing:thumbsup2

First person that uses the word taunting gets an asterisk and joins Marilee and Dodie on "the list".;)



:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[kab407]

Besides Kevin, I don't think it's technically "the T word" (I don't want to have additional asterisks) if YOU don't know the details either! Sounds as if you guys will get to be surprised right along with us!

And how cool is it that you're getting e-mails from "an ABD executive"?!!!!

I thought the same thing Dodie.

Hmmmmmm....think ABD is a tad bit excited at having us there?

I think so!

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

It's pretty exciting, isnt it?

I love that there will be surprises.

I'm so excited for you all. I can't wait to hear the stories. :thumbsup2

[stenogoddess]

Thanks for sharing Kevin. Today has been kind a cruddy, and this just lifted me right up! :thumbsup2

[macman752]

Hope the ABD execs realize that we have experienced the Dreams Unlimited "head explosion" surprise. The bar has been set rather high when it comes to surprises.