PeepsII-The Hot, Sweaty Asian Strikes Back. Feb 2010. 12/2-Part 2 has begun.

[jordanyosh]

Table of Contents
5/31-Chapter 1. Cast of Characters. Page 2. Post 25. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32074929&postcount=25)
6/3-Chapter 2. Vague Trip Details. Page 8. Post 111. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32107725&postcount=111)
6/3-Chapter 3. The fog has lifted. Page 11. Post 151. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32119498&postcount=151)
6/4-Chapter 4. Some pix from China. Page 13. Post 182.Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32133801&postcount=182)
6/5-Chapter 5.More China. Page 15. Post 218.Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32145519&postcount=218)
6/10-Chapter 6 and 7. Even more China. Page 20. Post 286 and 287. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32210117&postcount=286) and Click here too. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32210221&postcount=287)
6/15-Chapter 8. Oh yeah, this is a PTR, huh? Page 24. Post 359.Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32292051&postcount=359)
6/18-Chapter 9. 2012 Anyone? Page 26. Post 387.Click here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32336476&postcount=387)
6/21-Chapter 10. 2010, 2012 and some China thrown in for good measure. Page 33. Post 488 and 489.Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32364102&postcount=488) and Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32364109&postcount=489)
6/24-Chapter 11. Changes...kinda. Page 37. Post 546. Click here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32424031&postcount=546)
7/10-Chapter 12. Where's Jordo? Page 43. Post 633.
Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32652445&postcount=633)
7/14-Chapter 13. So you read the news? Page 46. Post 680. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32699449&postcount=680)
7/15-Chapter 14. You WHAT!!!!!!!! Page 47. Post 700. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32724466&postcount=700)
7/20-Chapter 15. Questions and random stuff. Page 52. Post 777. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32785074&postcount=777)
7/22-Chapter 16. Spin, wheel, spin. Page 57. Post 848. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32818220&postcount=848)
7/24-Chapter 17. PTR Stuff & More China. Page 60. Post 893. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32849849&postcount=893)
7/26-Chapter 18. The Great Wall! Page 63. Post 939. Click here. (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32876446&postcount=939)
7/29-Chapter 19. Travel Aisle Love, PTR Update and Game Details. Page 68. Post 1018. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32922979&postcount=1018)
7/31-Chapter 20. The Rules of the Game. Page 72. Post 1079. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32955969&postcount=1079)
7/31-Chapter 21. Hints. Page 72. Post 1082. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32956087&postcount=1082)

The Contest posts won't be linked with each other

7/31-Chapter 22.Let the game begin. Page 73. Post 1094. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32959623&postcount=1094)
8/1-Friday's Answers. Page 75. Post 1117. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32978367&postcount=1117)
8/4-Monday's Answers. Page 76. Post 1138. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33009893&postcount=1138)
8/5-Tuesday's Answers. Page 77. Post 1150. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33025558&postcount=1150)
8/6-Wednesday's Answers. Page 78. Post 1159. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33041344&postcount=1150)
8/7-Thursday's Answers. Page 78. Post 1167. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33057467&postcount=1167)
8/8-Friday's Answers. Page 78. Post 1170. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33070929&postcount=1170)
8/9-Saturday's Answers. Page 79. Post 1176. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33082017&postcount=1176)
8/10-Sunday's Answers. Page 79. Post 1182. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33094552&postcount=1182)
8/11-Tuesday's Questions. Page 81. Post 1201. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33125421&postcount=1201)
8/12-Tuesday's Answers. Page 81. Post 1208. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33140806&postcount=1208)
8/13-Wednesday's Answers. Page 81. Post 1211. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33154885&postcount=1211)
8/14-Thursday's Answers. Page 81. Post 1214. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33168350&postcount=1214)
8/17-Chapter 23.Was it Swine Flu? Page 82. Post 1219. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33204027&postcount=1219)
8/17-Friday's Answers. Page 82. Post 1228. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33204590&postcount=1228)
8/18-Monday's Answers. Page 83. Post 1243. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33218783&postcount=1243)

8/25-Just a little longer. Page 86. Post 1281. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33297693&postcount=1281)
9/2-Chapter 24. And the winner is....Page 89. Post 1323. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33409872&postcount=1323)
9/4-Chapter 25. A Hot AZ Min-TR. Page 91. Post 1361. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33448663&postcount=1361)
9/5-Chapter 26. A drunk story starring me. Page 94. Post 1394.Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33451618&postcount=1398)
9/7-Chapter 27. Making the necessary adjustments. Page 98. Post 1464. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33478653&postcount=1464)
9/17-Chapter 28. I almost walked out. Page 102. Post 1516. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33614022&postcount=1516)
9/22-Chapter 29. A day off finally. Page 104. Post 1556. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33679057&postcount=1556)
9/24-Chapter 30. OUCH! Page 106. Post 1582. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33695293&postcount=1582)
10/1-Chapter 31. Late night DISing. Page 112. Post 1667. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33786276&postcount=1667)
10/5-Chapter 32. Decisions. Decisions. Page 115. Post 1722. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33839221&postcount=1722)
10/6-Chapter 33. What did I just do? Page 118. Post 1764. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33843920&postcount=1764)
10/12-Chapter 34. Bejeweled off. Page 126. Post 1884. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33921650&postcount=1884)
10/13-Chapter 35. Itinerary posted. Page 129. Post 1934. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33929198&postcount=1934)
10/17-Chapter 36. Adventures in dogsitting. Page 140. Post 2093. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33980467&postcount=2093)
10/20-Chapter 37. A new wrinkle. Page 147. Post 2198. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34014313&postcount=2198)
10/25-Chapter 38. ADR Countdown. Page 155. Post 2314. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34070413&postcount=2314)
10/27-Chapter 39. ADRs live!. Page 158. Post 2357. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34094150&postcount=2357)
10/27-Chapter 40. ADRs not so live. Page 163. Post 2437. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34105115&postcount=2437)
10/27-Chapter 41. Solo ADRs. Page 164. Post 2451. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34106035&postcount=2451)
10/29-Chapter 42. Milestone Day. Page 170. Post 2544.Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34125228&postcount=2544)
11/2-Chapter 43. Will the trip be cancelled? Page 183. Post 2731. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34185341&postcount=2731)
11/3-Chapter 44. I'm just tired. Page 191. Post 2865. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34200558&postcount=2865)
11/5-Chapter 45. I'm speechless. Page 197. Post 2943. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34212276&postcount=2943)
11/9-Chapter 46. Life happens. Page 206. Post 3088. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34260582&postcount=3088)
11/12-Chapter 47.Let the shopping begin. Page 210. Post 3145. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34302884&postcount=3145)
11/14-Chapter 48. Score. Page 216. Post 3237. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34328021&postcount=3237)
11/17-Chapter 49. Airfare Roulette Part Deux. Page 221. Post 3312. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34367410&postcount=3312)
11/21-Chapter 50. None of the above. Page 226. Post 3381. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34423699&postcount=3381)
11/25-Chapter 51. Goin solo Jordy style. Page 230. Post 3440. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34473046&postcount=3440)
11/26-Chapter 52. A taco for turkey day. Page 233. Post 3481. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34480130&postcount=3481)
11/28-Chapter 53. 70 days from now....Page 235. Post 3518. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34490583&postcount=3518)
11/30-Chapter 54. Winding down Volume 1. Page 239. Post 3576. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34509562&postcount=3576)
12/2-Final Chapter. Page 247. Post 3697. Click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34532771&postcount=3697)




and so it begins......

The Hot, Sweaty Asian is back.

Who is the Hot, Sweaty Asian you may ask?

Here I am:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008493.jpg

My name is Jordan. I am a SINGLE 47 year old (do you hear that Single Ladies....cue Beyonce's Single Ladies video now). I reside in sunny Southern California about 10 minutes from Disneyland. Yet, I find myself inexplicably drawn to WDW. I've gone 14 times since my first trip back in 1991. I work at a church in Anaheim and find it funny that the continually employ me when I show up on websites doing things like this:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008326.jpg

I've written a PTR and a 3 part monster TR from my trip back in Feb 08. You can check out the links in my siggie if you want to entertain yourself for a day or two. For the trip this coming Feb, I will be traveling again with my DC, Wendy and her family and possibly others..........

What can you expect from a PTR/TR written by me?

You can expect some Target trial size aisle obsession:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/evenmoreshopping001.jpg

Some dancing for doc arrival:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/docdance001.jpg

Some binder loving:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/Bindergoestobeach008.jpg

Once the TR starts....I have this thing for pictures of:


Me with my tongue out:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008064.jpg

Pictures with my Peeps with the power fist:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008177.jpg

Catching people asleep pix:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008208.jpg

Restroom rating pics:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008504.jpg

I have so much more to share....get ready for the wildest ride in the wilderness......

Are you ready to hop aboard? :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:banana::banana:


Next up: Cast of Characters

[rentayenta]

First! :faint: :cool1: I heart hot sweaty Asians! :lmao:

[KathyRN137]

First! :faint: :cool1: I heart hot sweaty Asians! :lmao:


...and Jordan is the Hottest Sweaty Asian Trip Reporter on the DIS!!! :goodvibes

Welcom back, Jordo!!


Kathy

[NotSoEvilStepmother]

Yay! It's started. Can't wait to hear all about your newest WDW plans.

[cathy0124]

Wohoo! It's another Sweaty Asian trip report. :banana: :banana:

Cathy

[reyasmommy]

:cool1: I'm in.... Can't wait.

[cherry-pops]

Count me in, I'm looking forward to this! :)
I shall go and read through your previous trip reports!

[MeMom]

...and Jordan is the Hottest Sweaty Asian Trip Reporter on the DIS!!! :goodvibes

Welcom back, Jordo!!


Kathy

Which is a bit better than hot, sweatiest...right? :)

Keep the pictures coming to entertain us as we look forward to February. We'll be there in July and December, so if you think of something you want a picture of as you wait, let us know and we'll see what we can do.

[jordanyosh]

Gotta leave for church. Will reply when I get back!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ohhh, I'm definitely jumping on board this pre-trippie! Can't wait to hear about all your plans! :goodvibes

[jordanyosh]

First! :faint: :cool1: I heart hot sweaty Asians! :lmao:

Aw! Thanks Jenny my sista!

...and Jordan is the Hottest Sweaty Asian Trip Reporter on the DIS!!! :goodvibes

Welcom back, Jordo!!

Domo Arigato!!!:rotfl2:




Yay! It's started. Can't wait to hear all about your newest WDW plans.

It's going to another crazy trip just wait til you see who's possibly going!


Wohoo! It's another Sweaty Asian trip report. :banana: :banana:

Cathy

Thanks Cathy! Let's see what mischief happens over the next 8 or so months.

:cool1: I'm in.... Can't wait.

I can't wait either! I'm glad you're here.:)


Count me in, I'm looking forward to this! :)
I shall go and read through your previous trip reports!

:welcome: Good luck with the reading...it may take you awhile...:surfweb:


Which is a bit better than hot, sweatiest...right? :)

Keep the pictures coming to entertain us as we look forward to February. We'll be there in July and December, so if you think of something you want a picture of as you wait, let us know and we'll see what we can do.

I am glad KathyRN chose the right superlative as well as I may have to add sweatiest, stinkiest Asian...who needs that? Not me!

Hmmmm.....can I ask for certain poses as well...ones w/ peeps perhaps?;)

Ohhh, I'm definitely jumping on board this pre-trippie! Can't wait to hear about all your plans! :goodvibes

PTR deets coming up! Welcome aboard!


Welcome to all!!!!!

[Charleston Princess]

I made it on the first page??? How can this be???

Already laughing over your first post!!! :rotfl::lmao::rotfl2:

This is going to be great!

[jordanyosh]

I made it on the first page??? How can this be???

Already laughing over your first post!!! :rotfl::lmao::rotfl2:

This is going to be great!

You did...!!!! Congrats!

I spent a few hours trying to figure out how to start my PTR....really.

[Charleston Princess]

You did...!!!! Congrats!

I spent a few hours trying to figure out how to start my PTR....really.

Well, it was a great start -- you will have everyone flocking to it!

[kschafer]

You can expect some Target trial size aisle obsession:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/evenmoreshopping001.jpg


Wow, seriously I thought I was the only one!! I saw those single laundry detergent bottles and I swear my heat skipped a beat!! Nothing says vacation more to me than trial size toiletries

[jordanyosh]

Well, it was a great start -- you will have everyone flocking to it!

Thanks Jackie!!!!!:grouphug:

Wow, seriously I thought I was the only one!! I saw those single laundry detergent bottles and I swear my heat skipped a beat!! Nothing says vacation more to me than trial size toiletries

You are not the only one!

When I saw those ALL bottles at Target, I freaked out! :woohoo::woohoo::worship::worship:

Every time I go to Target....it's the travel/trial size aisle for me even if i don't buy anything...

[Disneyland_Mama]

You can expect some Target trial size aisle obsession:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/evenmoreshopping001.jpg
Oh my!! Twin!!! The Target trial size aisle curls my toes!!!! :worship:


Pictures with my Peeps with the power fist:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008177.jpg
:rotfl2: You're so crazy! :rotfl2:

I can't wait to read about this one! I'm not one of your peeps, see I've got my own peeps, but my SIL is half peep, is that good enough? :teeth:

[jordanyosh]

Oh my!! Twin!!! The Target trial size aisle curls my toes!!!! :worship:

Meet me at the Target on Brookhurst and Westminister sometime....:rotfl2:



:rotfl2: You're so crazy! :rotfl2:

I can't wait to read about this one! I'm not one of your peeps, see I've got my own peeps, but my SIL is half peep, is that good enough? :teeth:

I wear my crazy like a badge of honor.:thumbsup2

You do have your own peeps, but I am native So Cal and grew up in East LA.....I am semi-fluent in Spanish...can I join your peep crew?

And your SIL counts....you are an unofficial member of the Asian Peep Squad. I expect some pix with our peeps from WDW.....

[mrsksomeday]

You have made my day!! :banana::banana:

There is nothing better to see than a report started by you!! :hug:

[jordanyosh]

You have made my day!! :banana::banana:

There is nothing better to see than a report started by you!! :hug:

Thanks Tracy!!!!!!!:grouphug:

I can't believe my trip is only 8 months away...I've planned nothing yet! I'm sooo far behind.

[KatGarcia]

YAY! A New Jordan TR!!!!!! :woohoo::woohoo:

I'm really hoping to get a trip together in 2010...maybe we'll be there at the same time again!

[oregondaddyof2]

I am anxious to see how a pro writes a PTR... I will be here waiting... popcorn::

[jordanyosh]

YAY! A New Jordan TR!!!!!! :woohoo::woohoo:

I'm really hoping to get a trip together in 2010...maybe we'll be there at the same time again!

Kat! :banana::banana::banana:

I like my chances of seeing you in Feb....not too hot...not too crowded....away from the freezing weather back in NYC........am I winning you over yet?

I am anxious to see how a pro writes a PTR... I will be here waiting... popcorn::

Oregon brutha!!!! I lived in Beaverton for 2 years. I miss Oregon.... Welcome to the madness.

I would by no means call myself a pro.

You'll learn a ton by writing yours. If you want some further tips, let me know and I'll PM you with some insights.

[winkers]

I bow down to your greatness!!:worship::worship::worship:

Those pictures just had me laughing so loud I woke up one of the kids:rotfl2:

Knowing that you're doing another report is like finding the prize in the cereal box.......I guess they don't even have those anymore....so, it's like.....ok, honestly I just had a brain fart and have no idea where I was going with that.

Anywhoo....I'm so glad you're doing one.:banana::banana::banana:

I also have an affinity for the Target aisle treasure of travel sized goodness. My only problem is I don't have one here, so when I'm visiting my family I stock up.....they just look at me and shake their heads. I swear I'm one visit away from and intervention.

[jordanyosh]

5/31-Chapter 1 Cast of Characters.

I have traveled to WDW with a variety of different groups, but mostly I've traveled with my cousin, Wendy. She also happens to be one of my closest friends. We're more like brother and sister than cousins. In 1991, she was heading to WDW for her college graduation. However, her roommate had to cancel and Wendy was going to cancel as well. I said out of the blue at a family event, "I'll go." The rest is history.

We've gone to WDW together several times and I'll list them here below by some sort of title...(let's see if they match the titles I gave them in my last PTR)

1991-Offsite @ Summerfield Suites. "The First Time."
1992-Offsite @ Summerfield Suites with Wendy and her then BF, Bret. I call this year, "The Wendy, please dump your boyfriend year."
1994-CBR with Wendy and her new BF, Derek (her now DH). I call this year, "The Inappropriate PDA Year."
1996-CBR with Wendy, Derek and my friend Polly. I call this the "I'll never travel with her again year."
1997-BWV with Wendy and Derek. I call this "The food year." I gained over 10lbs in a week. I ate waaay too much...
1999-BWV with Wendy, Derek, Derek's Aunt and Uncle, Wendy's friend, Kim, and family friends of Wendy and Derek. I call this "The I'll never spend an hour and a half looking for a stupid pretzel again year."
2000-CBR-no wendy, with a co-worker and my parents. I call this "The I froze my behind off in Florida....seriously year"
2001-YC-Wendy and Derek. I call this "The year Wendy gave me the silent treatment year"
2002-VWL with Wendy and Derek. I call this "The Last Year without kids year"
2003-BWV-Wendy, Derek, Erin, Wendy's parents, Derek's parents, Derek's aunt and uncle, Derek's friends-Josh and JoJo. I call this year "The Derek reads me the riot act year"
2005/Feb-BCV with my friends Jean, Leo and Donna. I call this "The battle of traveling styles year."
2005/Dec-BCV with Wendy, Derek, Erin, Dylan, Wendy's parents, Derek's parents. I call this "The I'm a bad babysitter year"
2007-Pop with my friends, Jeff, June and Marian and 2 other families. I call this the "The let's forget that my SIL just passed away year."
2008-Pop/BCV-Wendy and her family and Kim. I call this the "Peeps, Restrooms and Drunks year"

Our next trip is Feb 7-14th. My cousins will probably stay in a DVC resort as they own. I will stay on my own.....haven't decided on a resort yet.

Here's the current list of people going:

Me, again, 47, single, hockey fan, WDW lover and crazy:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008588.jpg

Wendy, my cousin and her DH, Derek:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0519.jpg

Erin, their oldest, 7 in August:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0402.jpg

Dylan, the middle child, 4 in July:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0395.jpg

Ashlyn, the youngest, 1 in August:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/WendyOkada/DSC_0118.jpg

Okay now here's where it gets tricky...Wendy and Derek's friends MIGHT come. They have 4, yes 4 kids--all under the age of 7!!!!

It will be interesting to travel around with 7 kids all under 7......

I might be spending ALOT of time by myself...I'm just saying there's a reason I'm single....I LOVE kids..but..........

Click here for next installment (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32107725&postcount=111)

[jordanyosh]

I bow down to your greatness!!:worship::worship::worship:

Those pictures just had me laughing so loud I woke up one of the kids:rotfl2:

Knowing that you're doing another report is like finding the prize in the cereal box.......I guess they don't even have those anymore....so, it's like.....ok, honestly I just had a brain fart and have no idea where I was going with that.

Anywhoo....I'm so glad you're doing one.:banana::banana::banana:

I also have an affinity for the Target aisle treasure of travel sized goodness. My only problem is I don't have one here, so when I'm visiting my family I stock up.....they just look at me and shake their heads. I swear I'm one visit away from and intervention.

I'm glad I could brighten your day.

I'll be interested to see how long you can keep from being carted off. I mean you had your family do a tongue pic...:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Cherie did you see Oregondaddy? Another Westcoaster!!!!!

[winkers]

[B][U][COLOR="DarkRed"]
, "The Wendy, please dump your boyfriend year."
1994-CBR with Wendy and her new BF, Derek (her now DH). I call this year, "The Inappropriate PDA Year."
1996-CBR with Wendy, Derek and my friend Polly. I call this the "I'll never travel with her again year."


It will be interesting to travel around with 7 kids all under 7......

I might be spending ALOT of time by myself...I'm just saying there's a reason I'm single....I LOVE kids..but..........
those titles cracked me up......I'd love to hear the story behind them!

As for traveling with 7 kids all under 7? You might be spending more time at the bar than usual. Maybe you'll be "the drunk" guy!


I'll be interested to see how long you can keep from being carted off. I mean you had your family do a tongue pic...:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Cherie did you see Oregondaddy? Another Westcoaster!!!!!

I forgot about that picture! I guess my family must just accept the fact that I'm insane.

woohoo, somebody else who's in the right time zone!!

[jordanyosh]

those titles cracked me up......I'd love to hear the story behind them!

As for traveling with 7 kids all under 7? You might be spending more time at the bar than usual. Maybe you'll be "the drunk" guy!

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:You are soo right. I may very well be "the drunk guy". I'm going have to be viligant and make sure I don't show up in someone's TR as the sloppy, Asian drunk rambling on about babysitting 7 kids solo.

[winkers]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:You are soo right. I may very well be "the drunk guy". I'm going have to be viligant and make sure I don't show up in someone's TR as the sloppy, Asian drunk rambling on about babysitting 7 kids solo.

on the bright side...it would be better than showing up as "the guy" in the hot tub.

[jordanyosh]

on the bright side...it would be better than showing up as "the guy" in the hot tub.

You have a great memory....:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Thanks for making me remember the view of the guy's nakedness....:eek::scared:

[MAGICFOR2]

Reporting for Duty! Can't wait to start this crazy ride!:woohoo:

Hi to OregonDaddy from another Oregonian!

[jordanyosh]

Reporting for Duty! Can't wait to start this crazy ride!:woohoo:

Hi to OregonDaddy from another Oregonian!

Tammie,

I subbed to oregondaddy's PTR right away...fellow West Coasters gotta stick together!!!!:thumbsup2

[DisMomAmy]

Hi Jordan! I know I mostly lurk, with a comment here and there, but wanted to let you know I wouldn't miss one of your reports!! This one should keep me entertained for the next 2-3 years! :laughing:

[KathyRN137]

Okay now here's where it gets tricky...Wendy and Derek's friends MIGHT come. They have 4, yes 4 kids--all under the age of 7!!!!

It will be interesting to travel around with 7 kids all under 7......




"Interesting" would be putting it mildly!!! :lmao:

I'm waiting to find out what your February dates are...

Kathy

[TheLadyTremain]

I am in.

Jordan, I started reading your trip report (all 3 parts) while you were on hiatus from the DIS. So glad you made it back so you could finish. I am joining this one from the beginning and expecting some great times.

[k_reile]

we're hoping for early feb too!! Just gotta wait for 2010 rates to come out to see where the value season ends (gotta get in before then) and then to determine everyone's schedules...DH and I and Caleb (will be 16 mos) are going with my parents and my brother, SIL and newphew who will be 3.5 yrs. Should be interesting. We are hoping for the beach club....gotta hit the world showcase at night!

[jordanyosh]

:welcome: to all newcomers! Thank you so much for joining in on my PTR....:banana:

Hi Jordan! I know I mostly lurk, with a comment here and there, but wanted to let you know I wouldn't miss one of your reports!! This one should keep me entertained for the next 2-3 years! :laughing:

Thanks Amy.

If the last PTR/TR took almost 2 years--no doubt 2-3 for this one!

"Interesting" would be putting it mildly!!! :lmao:

I'm waiting to find out what your February dates are...

Kathy

Dates coming up really soon!

I am in.

Jordan, I started reading your trip report (all 3 parts) while you were on hiatus from the DIS. So glad you made it back so you could finish. I am joining this one from the beginning and expecting some great times.

Wow. You are a brave one taking all 3 parts.:):thumbsup2

It should be interesting......

we're hoping for early feb too!! Just gotta wait for 2010 rates to come out to see where the value season ends (gotta get in before then) and then to determine everyone's schedules...DH and I and Caleb (will be 16 mos) are going with my parents and my brother, SIL and newphew who will be 3.5 yrs. Should be interesting. We are hoping for the beach club....gotta hit the world showcase at night!

Let me predict that value season will end sometime the week before President's Weekend. I think the last few times we've gone in February that's been the norm. So I would expect that value season would end around February 9-10th.....

Beach Club with an infant is perfect. So easy to get back and forth to both Epcot and DHS.

Looking forward to planning our trips together.:thumbsup2

[LouDisney]

Count me in! I can't wait to hear all about your plans.
I just got back from WDW Saturday, and ready to go back!

[jordanyosh]

Count me in! I can't wait to hear all about your plans.
I just got back from WDW Saturday, and ready to go back!


:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

Thanks for joining in....

So how was your trip? Did you miss all the rain?

Highlights...Lowlights....?

[oregondaddyof2]

Tammie,

I subbed to oregondaddy's PTR right away...fellow West Coasters gotta stick together!!!!:thumbsup2

Thanks buddy for the advertisement :thumbsup2... I bow to your greatness!! :worship::worship::worship:

[lisalonglash]

You KNOW I'm in - no way am I missing a Jordy PTR/TR :woohoo: Now, off to read from the beginning....

[jordanyosh]

Thanks buddy for the advertisement :thumbsup2... I bow to your greatness!! :worship::worship::worship:

We West Coasters stick together. Plus you're a dude and there aren't many of us here....

You KNOW I'm in - no way am I missing a Jordy PTR/TR :woohoo: Now, off to read from the beginning....

:welcome:

Yo! Lisa P in da house...

[KatGarcia]

So you won't be offering any babysitting nights then with 7 kids huh?

[DisneyBrideToni]

Ok this PTR looks like lots of fun. I am in!

[mickeyfan71]

:cool1: Hooray! I made it to the start of one of your PreTR/TR's!! I have enjoyed wasting away my days reading the previous ones! :worship: :surfweb: Glad I get to enjoy this one from the beginning! :thumbsup2 Will help counting down the days til my trip to WDW in October!!!

[O2BNWDW]

Since you brought me out of lurkdom with your last trip report, I figured I'd stay out and join in the party! :dance3:

I wonder if I would be considered an honorary peep, since I lived in Japan for 2 years :confused3

[LouDisney]

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

Thanks for joining in....

So how was your trip? Did you miss all the rain?

Highlights...Lowlights....?


It was great! The rain was there, everyday, but it happened at the same time, every day, so you knew when to expect it. It did not stop me, that is what pancho's are for :)

Highlights...everything!!! Seriously, everything. Being off work for 10 days, just being at WDW, I'm so relaxed there, and this trip was the family trip. Like you, I'm single, so spending time with my family was nice. My other trips throughout the year are with my singles friends, and I LOVE them, but it's nice to spend time with my family. I love those WDW trips as well. There were 9 of us on this trip, so it was a lot of fun.

Lowlights...Space Mountain being down.

[jordanyosh]

So you won't be offering any babysitting nights then with 7 kids huh?

H to the no...;)

[jordanyosh]

:woohoo::woohoo::dancer::welcome::dancer::woohoo:: woohoo:

Ok this PTR looks like lots of fun. I am in!

Thanks. I hope I don't disappoint.

:cool1: Hooray! I made it to the start of one of your PreTR/TR's!! I have enjoyed wasting away my days reading the previous ones! :worship: :surfweb: Glad I get to enjoy this one from the beginning! :thumbsup2 Will help counting down the days til my trip to WDW in October!!!

Where will u be staying on your trip? How long are u staying?

Since you brought me out of lurkdom with your last trip report, I figured I'd stay out and join in the party! :dance3:

I wonder if I would be considered an honorary peep, since I lived in Japan for 2 years :confused3

Absolutely an honorary peep! :thumbsup2

hope to be hearing from u!

[jordanyosh]

It was great! The rain was there, everyday, but it happened at the same time, every day, so you knew when to expect it. It did not stop me, that is what pancho's are for :)

Highlights...everything!!! Seriously, everything. Being off work for 10 days, just being at WDW, I'm so relaxed there, and this trip was the family trip. Like you, I'm single, so spending time with my family was nice. My other trips throughout the year are with my singles friends, and I LOVE them, but it's nice to spend time with my family. I love those WDW trips as well. There were 9 of us on this trip, so it was a lot of fun.

Lowlights...Space Mountain being down.

Traveling with family is fun....That's why Wendy and I have gone so many times together.

Traveling with friends sometimes can get tricky. Family will always be family...you can argue and then everything's okay....

No Space Mtn!!!!!:sad2:

[Blueyed Girl]

AAAHHHH!!!!! I'm so late, it's already page 4! I didn't think to look in your siggie for the link. I was waiting for you to post it.....or maybe I missed it.

Anyway...I'm here now! Going back to read.:cool1:

[lisalonglash]

OK, went back and read the first two installments. Those pictures brought back some fond memories of reading your nearly neverending TR :goodvibes Oh, and ds#2 kept saying "awwwwwwwwwwww, what a pretty baby" and making me go back in your PTR to see the picture of Ashlynn princess:

Some of the titles of your past trips are quite intriguing... :scratchin

[rentayenta]

:faint: 7 kids under 7? There is not enough Xanax! :rotfl2:

[jordanyosh]

AAAHHHH!!!!! I'm so late, it's already page 4! I didn't think to look in your siggie for the link. I was waiting for you to post it.....or maybe I missed it.

Anyway...I'm here now! Going back to read.:cool1:

my friend!!!!!!:thumbsup2

I'm glad ur here.......are u excited about ur trip? Tell me some deets.....

[jordanyosh]

OK, went back and read the first two installments. Those pictures brought back some fond memories of reading your nearly neverending TR :goodvibes Oh, and ds#2 kept saying "awwwwwwwwwwww, what a pretty baby" and making me go back in your PTR to see the picture of Ashlynn princess:

Some of the titles of your past trips are quite intriguing... :scratchin

LP,

We'll be taking many trips down memory lane in the PTR....

And yeah, I might share about a past trip or two...let me know which one sound most intriguing to you.....

[jordanyosh]

:faint: 7 kids under 7? There is not enough Xanax! :rotfl2:

I do have some leftover Vicodin from my surgery......:hippie:

[Blueyed Girl]

my friend!!!!!!:thumbsup2

I'm glad ur here.......are u excited about ur trip? Tell me some deets.....

I'm caught up! Love the first 2 installments. I laughed and got a little teary eyed remembering what got you started with your first PTR. Glad you are back on here. All is well in the universe again. :lmao:

We are SUPER EXCITED about our upcoming cruise!! The cruise itself is on the 28th of this month. We will probably leave the 26th since we are driving. The night before the cruise we will be staying in Cocoa Beach so I can dip my toes in the ocean for the VERY FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE!! :woohoo: I am going to be a crazy mad-woman running for the water when I see it. :rotfl2:

We can't wait to get on the ship and are very excited about seeing Castaway Cay. I will have MANY pictures. I don't have a PTR for the cruise since I haven't finished my TR from our Feb 2009 trip yet. :rolleyes1 I will have the TR at Enchanted after the cruise.

Ok, so I'm still trying to figure out a way to get there in February 2010! I think I saw you write that you have 2 upcoming WDW trips. When is the other one? You KNOW we want to be there for your big B-day trip too!popcorn::

[KathyRN137]

I do have some leftover Vicodin from my surgery......:hippie:


:lmao:

(Question is... do you have enough to share with all the parents?!?!)

Kathy

[jordanyosh]

I'm caught up! Love the first 2 installments. I laughed and got a little teary eyed remembering what got you started with your first PTR. Glad you are back on here. All is well in the universe again. :lmao:

We are SUPER EXCITED about our upcoming cruise!! The cruise itself is on the 28th of this month. We will probably leave the 26th since we are driving. The night before the cruise we will be staying in Cocoa Beach so I can dip my toes in the ocean for the VERY FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE!! :woohoo: I am going to be a crazy mad-woman running for the water when I see it. :rotfl2:

We can't wait to get on the ship and are very excited about seeing Castaway Cay. I will have MANY pictures. I don't have a PTR for the cruise since I haven't finished my TR from our Feb 2009 trip yet. :rolleyes1 I will have the TR at Enchanted after the cruise.

Ok, so I'm still trying to figure out a way to get there in February 2010! I think I saw you write that you have 2 upcoming WDW trips. When is the other one? You KNOW we want to be there for your big B-day trip too!popcorn::

is it a 3, 4 or 7 day cruise? You will really enjoy the cruise...inside or outside stateroom? Palo ressies? Will C do the Clubs? excursions?

I need to get over to Enchanted.......

I'm gonna do an update soon so you'll get the details of all dates for both trips......:thumbsup2 I'm hoping to see you guys in 10. I don't think I'll be going in 2011, although the PTR for 2012 will be going for sure.

[jordanyosh]

:lmao:

(Question is... do you have enough to share with all the parents?!?!)

Kathy

Hmmm. I might have to break out the Percoset too....;):rotfl2:

[Blueyed Girl]

is it a 3, 4 or 7 day cruise? You will really enjoy the cruise...inside or outside stateroom? Palo ressies? Will C do the Clubs? excursions?

I need to get over to Enchanted.......

I'm gonna do an update soon so you'll get the details of all dates for both trips......:thumbsup2 I'm hoping to see you guys in 10. I don't think I'll be going in 2011, although the PTR for 2012 will be going for sure.

It's a 4 night cruise. I had originally booked it as a land/sea vacation but we decided we wanted one more WDW trip in February before DS starts Kindergarten. So, I chopped the land portion off of the cruise and created a WDW trip this past February...plus a few days. :thumbsup2 The only downside is now not being able to hit WDW again before the cruise. But, we will get over it. We have some friends who are interested in booking a trip to WDW with us for 2010 but not until summer. :eek: I'm not sure what will happen with that yet. I'm still contemplating the whole thing.

So, we booked the Aquaventure waterpark/beach excursion in Nassau. We were going to do the dolphins but weren't sure if DS would be scared. We decided to save that for a future trip. At castaway cay we are booked for feeding stingrays (we will see how that goes with DS), and we plan on renting a paddle boat at some point. The main goal is sun & family fun and fruity drinks for mom and dad. :thumbsup2

[cjackearl]

Hello Jordan!:wave2: Can I join the party?:flower3:

[jordanyosh]

It's a 4 night cruise. I had originally booked it as a land/sea vacation but we decided we wanted one more WDW trip in February before DS starts Kindergarten. So, I chopped the land portion off of the cruise and created a WDW trip this past February...plus a few days. :thumbsup2 The only downside is now not being able to hit WDW again before the cruise. But, we will get over it. We have some friends who are interested in booking a trip to WDW with us for 2010 but not until summer. :eek: I'm not sure what will happen with that yet. I'm still contemplating the whole thing.

So, we booked the Aquaventure waterpark/beach excursion in Nassau. We were going to do the dolphins but weren't sure if DS would be scared. We decided to save that for a future trip. At castaway cay we are booked for feeding stingrays (we will see how that goes with DS), and we plan on renting a paddle boat at some point. The main goal is sun & family fun and fruity drinks for mom and dad. :thumbsup2

I can't wait to hear how you liked your cruise.

Ask for a Conch Cooler. They almost always have a drink of the day too.

[jordanyosh]

Hello Jordan!:wave2: Can I join the party?:flower3:

Anyone can crash this party!:banana::banana::banana:

Welcome aboard!

[rentayenta]

I do have some leftover Vicodin from my surgery......:hippie:


I am partial to Xanax but that will work. ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm here! Didn't realize you had started this already till I saw it on the PTR board.

[jordanyosh]

I am partial to Xanax but that will work. ;)

Ha! I may need to make a trip to the DR before the trip...;)

You may see lots of blurry pictures or pictures of me with a happy blank stare on my face as 7 kids run around me screaming....

[jordanyosh]

I'm here! Didn't realize you had started this already till I saw it on the PTR board.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana:

I'm glad you're here!

[winkers]

Thanks for making me remember the view of the guy's nakedness....:eek::scared:

any time....that's what I'm here for.

[LouDisney]

Traveling with family is fun....That's why Wendy and I have gone so many times together.

Traveling with friends sometimes can get tricky. Family will always be family...you can argue and then everything's okay....

No Space Mtn!!!!!:sad2:

You are right about family.

I will say, I have two awesome friends that I go with. They love Disney, just as much as me, we travel great together, thankfully. I do know what you mean about traveling with friends, being tricky, been there, done that. I had one horrible experience.

[carissanboys]

Yay! A new PTR! I'm in the midst of a move, but I'll be back to read (and finish your TR). Glad to see you back Jordan! :hug:

[whogirl'smom]

I wear my crazy like a badge of honor.:thumbsup2

..


This is so tag-worthy I just had to highlight it! :rotfl: Glad I made it here while it's only page 5, this should be a blast!




Knowing that you're doing another report is like finding the prize in the cereal box.......I guess they don't even have those anymore...



No, they do!! We just got a stuffed Mickey Mouse out of the box of Apple Jacks! They put them on top now, though, which defeats the purpose of threatening not to let your kid have it until they've finished the cereal.

[WendyO]

5/31-Chapter 1 Cast of Characters.

I have traveled to WDW with a variety of different groups, but mostly I've traveled with my cousin, Wendy. She also happens to be one of my closest friends. We're more like brother and sister than cousins. In 1991, she was heading to WDW for her college graduation. However, her roommate had to cancel and Wendy was going to cancel as well. I said out of the blue at a family event, "I'll go." The rest is history.

Ok, so the funny thing is that the "roommate" in question here who originally bailed on me (and whom I should thank since that's what started Jordan's and my lifelong friendship) is none other than GirlNextDoor - Kim - who finally (after 17 years...) joined me on a WDW trip. Crazy, huh?


1991-Offsite @ Summerfield Suites. "The First Time."
1992-Offsite @ Summerfield Suites with Wendy and her then BF, Bret. I call this year, "The Wendy, please dump your boyfriend year."
1994-CBR with Wendy and her new BF, Derek (her now DH). I call this year, "The Inappropriate PDA Year."
1996-CBR with Wendy, Derek and my friend Polly. I call this the "I'll never travel with her again year."
1997-BWV with Wendy and Derek. I call this "The food year." I gained over 10lbs in a week. I ate waaay too much...
1999-BWV with Wendy, Derek, Derek's Aunt and Uncle, Wendy's friend, Kim, and family friends of Wendy and Derek. I call this "The I'll never spend an hour and a half looking for a stupid pretzel again year."
2000-CBR-no wendy, with a co-worker and my parents. I call this "The I froze my behind off in Florida....seriously year"
2001-YC-Wendy and Derek. I call this "The year Wendy gave me the silent treatment year"
2002-VWL with Wendy and Derek. I call this "The Last Year without kids year"
2003-BWV-Wendy, Derek, Erin, Wendy's parents, Derek's parents, Derek's aunt and uncle, Derek's friends-Josh and JoJo. I call this year "The Derek reads me the riot act year"
2005/Feb-BCV with my friends Jean, Leo and Donna. I call this "The battle of traveling styles year."
2005/Dec-BCV with Wendy, Derek, Erin, Dylan, Wendy's parents, Derek's parents. I call this "The I'm a bad babysitter year"
2007-Pop with my friends, Jeff, June and Marian and 2 other families. I call this the "The let's forget that my SIL just passed away year."
2008-Pop/BCV-Wendy and her family and Kim. I call this the "Peeps, Restrooms and Drunks year"

These are SOOO funny. And mostly because they're so true. And I remember each and every one as if it was yesterday.


Our next trip is Feb 7-14th. My cousins will probably stay in a DVC resort as they own. I will stay on my own.....haven't decided on a resort yet.

All I can say is 248 more days to go. I count down every day. Oh, and I think we're going to try to start the trip on Feb. 5, going through the 14th-ish.

Okay now here's where it gets tricky...Wendy and Derek's friends MIGHT come. They have 4, yes 4 kids--all under the age of 7!!!!

Here's the "in my defense" part... our friends' parents/inlaws may come as well (so some built in babysitters....) and the older two (Matthew and Megan) are the same ages as Erin/Dylan and then Ashlyn is in between the two younger (18 months, 9 months, 1 month)... so at least the older four can kind of entertain each other... (and I'm sure they'll have a BALL with any flat people who may pop up on our trip...). So I'm thinking it won't be as bad as Jordan thinks. Hee hee hee. :eek:

And also, they might do the land/sea package so we're only overrun with children for half the trip. We travelled with them to Maui last year and the kids seemed to enjoy themselves :thumbsup2

Traveling with family is fun....That's why Wendy and I have gone so many times together.

Traveling with friends sometimes can get tricky. Family will always be family...you can argue and then everything's okay....

Yes, and the key is getting to know your travelling companions. Derek, Jordan and I have travelled together so much (not only to WDW) that over the years we have learned each other's idiosyncrases so we can learn how to handle each other and still get along at the end of the day. Introducing new peeps into the mix isn't impossible but just takes some planning and prepping ahead of time so that you can aim for the best possible trip for all involved. :laughing:

Eee! A new PTR! Greaaaat. Like I need something else to suck up my life for the next 240+ days. Ha ha ha. :headache:

[mouseketeer70]

Okay, I've lurked my way through enjoying your TRs but the list of past trips and what their titles would have been was enough to pull me out of lurkdom. Some of those trips would probably have made some good TRs (except you might want to forget them, like "Wendy gave me the silent treatment":confused:). Truth be told some of those sound like our past trips, especially since we always go with my parents---and we drive the whole way down, all 7 of us, in the same vehicle:eek:
Anywhoo, I'm in for the long haulpopcorn::

[jordanyosh]

any time....that's what I'm here for.

You are Abbott to my Costello.

You are right about family.

I will say, I have two awesome friends that I go with. They love Disney, just as much as me, we travel great together, thankfully. I do know what you mean about traveling with friends, being tricky, been there, done that. I had one horrible experience.

I haven't had so much luck traveling with friends to WDW. :confused3

When we travel with family and friends combined, we seem to have better luck and this last trip in 2008 was relatively drama free.....:thumbsup2

[winkers]

You are Abbott to my Costello.



:lmao: I just choked on my pop........nebo, a trip writer I follow, frequently refers to his "boys" as Laurel & Hardy, Tang & Cash, and Abbott U Costello:rotfl2:

[shannon47142]

good start already!!
Wendy, the kids are still so cute!!:goodvibes

[jordanyosh]

Yay! A new PTR! I'm in the midst of a move, but I'll be back to read (and finish your TR). Glad to see you back Jordan! :hug:

Thanks Carissa. Good luck with the move. I've moved over 15 times so I know what it's like!

This is so tag-worthy I just had to highlight it! :rotfl: Glad I made it here while it's only page 5, this should be a blast!


I hope you guys have as much fun as I end up having.....

thanks for signing on again!:banana::banana::banana:

Okay, I've lurked my way through enjoying your TRs but the list of past trips and what their titles would have been was enough to pull me out of lurkdom. Some of those trips would probably have made some good TRs (except you might want to forget them, like "Wendy gave me the silent treatment":confused:). Truth be told some of those sound like our past trips, especially since we always go with my parents---and we drive the whole way down, all 7 of us, in the same vehicle:eek:
Anywhoo, I'm in for the long haulpopcorn::

Thanks for coming out of hiding....I'll look forward to your comments.

:woohoo::woohoo::dance3::woohoo::woohoo:

I might have to share a few stories from past trips....we'll compare notes....:thumbsup2

[GreatBiscuit]

Signing in! 7 youngun's huh? Sounds like it's going to be a ton of fun!

[jordanyosh]

:lmao: I just choked on my pop........nebo, a trip writer I follow, frequently refers to his "boys" as Laurel & Hardy, Tang & Cash, and Abbott U Costello:rotfl2:

:rotfl2::rotfl2:Tango and Cash! too funny.

good start already!!
Wendy, the kids are still so cute!!:goodvibes

Thanks Shannon. The kids are soo cute. Erin is even chattier now if you can believe it.

[jordanyosh]

Signing in! 7 youngun's huh? Sounds like it's going to be a ton of fun!

:worship::worship::worship:The GREAT BISCUIT has arrived.....

so looking forward to having you on board...:thumbsup2

[LouDisney]

You are Abbott to my Costello.



I haven't had so much luck traveling with friends to WDW. :confused3

When we travel with family and friends combined, we seem to have better luck and this last trip in 2008 was relatively drama free.....:thumbsup2

drama free is always good :)

[WendyO]

good start already!!
Wendy, the kids are still so cute!!:goodvibes

Thanks :)

They use that to their advantage but a lot of the times that doesn't work on me anymore. Hee hee hee. :laughing:

Ashlyn is still the angel :angel: but it's probably because at 9 months, there's not much I can actually blame her for. But wait, she'll probably be the worst of all. Hee hee.
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-devil19.gif (ahttp://www.freesmileys.org)

[Spartangirl]

Joining in! This sounds like it's going to be quite the adventure! :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm in!

I love all those pics, JimBob!

[Blueyed Girl]

I can't wait to hear how you liked your cruise.

Ask for a Conch Cooler. They almost always have a drink of the day too.

Can't wait to try the conch cooler. I've read great things of this drink! :goodvibes

[joy13]

I need to subscribe to another pretrip like I need a hole in my head - but after that start - how can I resist? :worship: I'm in!!! Thanks for coming over to mine to :)

[jordanyosh]

drama free is always good :)

Yup.....

[jordanyosh]

Joining in! This sounds like it's going to be quite the adventure! :goodvibes

I'm hoping that it is...we'll see......

Thanks for joining in on the fun!:banana::banana::yay::yay::woohoo::woohoo:

I'm in!

I love all those pics, JimBob!

Julianna!

Thanks! I'm glad you're here.

I need to subscribe to another pretrip like I need a hole in my head - but after that start - how can I resist? :worship: I'm in!!! Thanks for coming over to mine to :)

:dance3::dance3::dance3:

Thanks for subbing! I guess a hole in the head is on the agenda now....;):rolleyes1

[mickeyfan71]

Where will u be staying on your trip? How long are u staying?



I am taking my neice for her first trip. Our dates our Oct 21st-26th. We are staying at ASMovies-figured she would like all the big icons! I've never stayed at any of the All Stars-only Port Orleans-so it will be new to me also!

[kde175]

Count me in on this one, too. :goodvibes

I know I am mostly a lurker, but you have kept me entertained with each report you write. I really look forward to your updates.

You were sorely missed. Glad that you're feeling better. :lovestruc

[oregonmommyof2]

Okay Jordan, I thought I would grace your trip report with my presence since you have been kind enough to pimp out our pre-trip report on yours...

[jordanyosh]

I am taking my neice for her first trip. Our dates our Oct 21st-26th. We are staying at ASMovies-figured she would like all the big icons! I've never stayed at any of the All Stars-only Port Orleans-so it will be new to me also!

Exciting...what a great aunt you are!

I've never stayed at any of the All Stars myself. Let me know what u think.

I know values get a bad rap, but as long as I'm on property, it doesn't really matter to me.

[jordanyosh]

Count me in on this one, too. :goodvibes

I know I am mostly a lurker, but you have kept me entertained with each report you write. I really look forward to your updates.

You were sorely missed. Glad that you're feeling better. :lovestruc

thanks Tina. I hope I can post something crazy enough to get you to post some more!

Thanks for the kind words....:)

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:welcome!

[jordanyosh]

Okay Jordan, I thought I would grace your trip report with my presence since you have been kind enough to pimp out our pre-trip report on yours...

:worship::worship::worship::worship:

Not only did Terry and I manage to coax her out of lurkerdom, but she's now posting in another PTR thread.....what's next...dueling husband vs. wife PTRs..?

Thanks so much for joining T.

I was much the same way as you for the first few years, reading, but never posting....it's much more fun when you post.

[lizet313]

Am in I think this is going to be fun:thumbsup2

[jordanyosh]

Am in I think this is going to be fun:thumbsup2


Fun and maybe a bit crazy.....

[reelmom]

:faint: 7 kids under 7? There is not enough Xanax! :rotfl2:

You could always ask winkers to pass the prozac.

I am really looking forward to this PTR. I am glad to see that you are back and are feeling better.

[jordanyosh]

You could always ask winkers to pass the prozac.

I am really looking forward to this PTR. I am glad to see that you are back and are feeling better.

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

Winkers...any leftovers?

Thanks for hopping on board!
:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[oregonmommyof2]

:worship::worship::worship::worship:

Not only did Terry and I manage to coax her out of lurkerdom, but she's now posting in another PTR thread.....what's next...dueling husband vs. wife PTRs..?

Thanks so much for joining T.

I was much the same way as you for the first few years, reading, but never posting....it's much more fun when you post.

Are you stalking me??? :scared: How did you know people call me T? Have you been to Disneyland for Christmas time?? I may need your help, I am working on Terry to take me there in December, my birthday is on the 1st...

[jordanyosh]

Are you stalking me??? :scared: How did you know people call me T? Have you been to Disneyland for Christmas time?? I may need your help, I am working on Terry to take me there in December, my birthday is on the 1st...

You'll find I give my DIS friends nicknames...or shorten their names....


And we can work on Terry together......:thumbsup2

[oregondaddyof2]

Sounds like a party may be brewing at Jordan's house in December... :thumbsup2

[winkers]

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

Winkers...any leftovers?

I have no idea what you're talking about....:rolleyes1

Sounds like a party may be brewing at Jordan's house in December... :thumbsup2

I wonder what Jordy's room mates would think about that!

[rentayenta]

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

Winkers...any leftovers?

Thanks for hopping on board!
:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2




I would bet my last dollar that winkers pops the Mother's Little Helpers freely. :rotfl:

[jordanyosh]

Sounds like a party may be brewing at Jordan's house in December... :thumbsup2


:banana::banana::banana::banana:

I have no idea what you're talking about....:rolleyes1

hmmmm.......



I wonder what Jordy's room mates would think about that!

They wouldn't even notice......:rolleyes1

I would bet my last dollar that winkers pops the Mother's Little Helpers freely. :rotfl:

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

[lori1043]

Am in I think this is going to be fun:thumbsup2

Oh, it will be!!!!

I had so much fun with his Feb '08 PTR- it took on it's own LIFE!!! It was a party online....

and I really took the bathroom ratings to heart;)

Lori

[englishrose47]

I'm in Jordan!! There i a possibility I will b there in Feb too !! The Cheerleadin omp is that time andIF the Girls Team win they maybe going o ether I orJudy will need to chaperone them!! My vote is me andthen I'll stay by myself a few more days.

[jordanyosh]

Oh, it will be!!!!

I had so much fun with his Feb '08 PTR- it took on it's own LIFE!!! It was a party online....

and I really took the bathroom ratings to heart;)

Lori

It was a ton o fun!

I'm glad to have you back again for PeepsII:banana::banana:

I'm in Jordan!! There i a possibility I will b there in Feb too !! The Cheerleadin omp is that time andIF the Girls Team win they maybe going o ether I orJudy will need to chaperone them!! My vote is me andthen I'll stay by myself a few more days.

ROSIE!!!!!!:grouphug:

I hope you make the trip down regardless......:thumbsup2

[passthepixiedust]

Yay! I was just thinking I needed something to do for the next 2-3 years....

Hopefully I will be able to keep up this time if I start at the beginning!

[jordanyosh]

Yay! I was just thinking I needed something to do for the next 2-3 years....

Hopefully I will be able to keep up this time if I start at the beginning!

I have a reputation to uphold. So if we use the 2 year rule. I should be done with my TR in June 2011!!!!!!

Just in time to start my June 2012 PTR...

[jordanyosh]

Chapter 2. Vague Trip Details

Can the words vague and details be in the same sentence?

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/jordanhospital-1.jpg

Seriously, this is a picture 2 days after I had an emergency appendectomy. It was gangrene.....:scared1: I was in the hospital for 5 days and home for 2 weeks after that. I'm still recovering....Anyway..on with the show.

Accommodations
So my cousin (WendyO on the DIS) and I had our first real conversation trying to figure out dates and such. She currently has a 2 bedroom villa at VWL booked which is their DVC home resort. She and Derek would really like to stay at BLT, but know that it may be near impossible to get. They would be happy with BCV or BWV, but can't move resorts until July 13--the 7 month window. It's a DVC rule...I kinda get it, but not really....

I may stay with them, but it's dependent on who else ends up coming. So as a back up, I am planning to reserve a room somewhere else on property probably a value and probably Pop. I might move up to a moderate if....

Traveling companions

I'd move to a moderate if I had someone to split the cost with. I've stayed at CBR and have been wanting to stay at POR. Here are a few people who I have in mind:

My roommates who I already asked once:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdw%202005/021_21_0001-1-1.jpg

My friend Donna:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdw%202005/015_15.jpg

or perhaps Kim who went with us last year. Although she has a boyfriend now:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008523.jpg

or maybe Wendy's other friend Kim who traveled with us in 1999:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/randompics017.jpg

or maybe one or more of the guys in my small group at church:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/random%202009/birthday2009010.jpg


Dates of travel
Again, I am not exactly sure when I'll be going. Wendy knows at least for them it'll be somewhere starting the 5th, 6th or 7th of February. They will for sure (?) head home on Sunday, February 14th so that they have one day, President's Day, for the kids to rest before going back to school.

I will stay 3-4 full days after they leave. I like being solo at WDW for part of the trip mostly because I can sleep in and have no where that I have to be. So I will leave WDW probably on Thursday, Feb 18th. Don't know when I'll fly out to Orlando.

Bottom line

I don't know where I'm staying so I can't book yet.
I don't know who's going other than my cousin's family
I don't know when I'm going.

Can you think of anything more frustrating for an OTP (obsessive trip planner) than uncertainty, especially when you're ONLY 8 months out from your trip!:scared1:

Click here for next installment. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32119498&postcount=151)

[Charleston Princess]

Uncertainty is the scourge of obsessive travel planners everywhere!!!

Okay, Jordan, how does one's appendix turn gangrenous???

[englishrose47]

Morning Jordan !! Know what ya mean about being UNCERTAIN!! That's how I feel about 2010 !! I wont know till first week of December if the girls are qualified to go to Cheer Comp!! If they place in the top 3 they are and last year they were 2nd but the time was to short for any fundraising and very few would commit !! Hence this year they are preparing !! Then there's thedecision who should go !! It makes sense for me to as that would then be my annual trip ! I would send them home with the coach and stay longer !! At least that's my plan !! So if that happens Jordan I will be there at the same time !!:cool1:

[cjackearl]

I my heck, that is scary about your appendix!:scared1: I do have to say that when I first saw your hospital caption I nearly busted my gut laughing. It still makes me giggle just thinking about it. I think you'd make a great mom!;)

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oh my! I'm glad the gangrene stopped at your appendix and that you are feeling better. I hope the baby is doing well! :rotfl:

Uncertainty while planning a trip kills me! :scared1: I hope that one or more of those friends of yours commit soon!

[KathyRN137]

Don't all WDW trips start out a little fuzzy around the edges? Things will become clearer as time goes on!

Glad you are continuing to recover from your ordeal. (Who gave you the "It's a Boy!" hospital balloon as a joke?) That must've made you laugh! :laughing:

Back in 2006 I was in and out of the hospital for a total of 21 days with complications following a surgery. I received flowers. I received balloons. But, the best gift was a WDW planning book one of my sisters brought me. (Open Mouse: PassPorter's Guide to WDW for Special Needs.)

In all the fuss, I had almost forgotten that we had a Disney trip scheduled four months later! It really helped pass the time... it really drags in the hospital... and gave me something to look forward to!

Just knowing you have a Disney trip on the horizon is the very best medicine! http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/autumn59/nurse.gif



Kathy

[mickeyfan71]

Hopefully you can convince some of your buddies to go with you so you can stay at a moderate! I have never been solo but I may do that when my kids graduate. My hubby doesn't enjoy going :eek: so as I get older I may start taking some solo trips!
Glad everything went well with your appendix situation!

[rentayenta]

Bottom line

I don't know where I'm staying so I can't book yet.
I don't know who's going other than my cousin's family
I don't know when I'm going.





:rotfl2: Insane!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Congratulations on your new addition! :rotfl2:

In all seriousness I am glad that you are okay and recovering. :hug:

[lizet313]

:thumbsup2Glad you are doing better.

I know how you feel about not knowing when where and who is joining you. I am in the same boat lol.

Good Luck.

[lori1043]

My PTR will be exactly the opposite issues:

1. I have a room booked:thumbsup2(ASSports, kids request for the "next Disney trip")
2. it is in 3 months:eek:
3. I have free dining:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 (otherwise I'd be going in Feb with all my LSU/Mardi gras peeps)
4. I know(kinda) where I wanna eat-and this part is cool, b/c DH doesn't care where we eat and my kids have no idea we MIGHT be going, so I get to pick them all out on my own:cloud9:. I hafta book June 13th.
5. I know who will be going with me

Issue-we are moving to Hoouston by end of year.

Jordan-feel better!!!

Lori

[coffeehousemom]

Awesome more sweaty asian guy!!!

Glad your back hope you recovery is going good. We were at POP this past Jan thought about your trippie several times while we were there. Particularly when we got a few "peeps" pics. Will try to post them for you later. Oh & when DS7 kept "hitting" on our waitress at Teppan Edo. Um she made the mistake of talking Godzilla with him. He fell "in love" & invited himself to come visit her in Japan.:lovestruc

Can't wait for more info.

[jordanyosh]

Uncertainty is the scourge of obsessive travel planners everywhere!!!

Okay, Jordan, how does one's appendix turn gangrenous???

J, only 3 more days!!!!

I don't like not knowing. I'm usually in full planning mode by now. I'm trying to think of other things I can get set in the mean time. I will probably start working on a new binder.............

Apparently my DR said it could've been when my appendix inflamed that it cut off blood flow and it started rotting...:scared1:

Morning Jordan !! Know what ya mean about being UNCERTAIN!! That's how I feel about 2010 !! I wont know till first week of December if the girls are qualified to go to Cheer Comp!! If they place in the top 3 they are and last year they were 2nd but the time was to short for any fundraising and very few would commit !! Hence this year they are preparing !! Then there's thedecision who should go !! It makes sense for me to as that would then be my annual trip ! I would send them home with the coach and stay longer !! At least that's my plan !! So if that happens Jordan I will be there at the same time !!:cool1:

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

That would be sooo cool Rosie!

I my heck, that is scary about your appendix!:scared1: I do have to say that when I first saw your hospital caption I nearly busted my gut laughing. It still makes me giggle just thinking about it. I think you'd make a great mom!;)

My friends brought the balloon that said "It's a boy" and I couldn't help but laugh. It hurt to laugh....

[k_reile]

Chapter 2. Vague Trip Details

Can the words vague and details be in the same sentence?

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/jordanhospital-1.jpg

Seriously, this is a picture 2 days after I had an emergency appendectomy. It was gangrene.....:scared1: I was in the hospital for 5 days and home for 2 weeks after that. I'm still recovering....Anyway..on with the show.

Accommodations
So my cousin (WendyO on the DIS) and I had our first real conversation trying to figure out dates and such. She currently has a 2 bedroom villa at VWL booked which is their DVC home resort. She and Derek would really like to stay at BLT, but know that it may be near impossible to get. They would be happy with BCV or BWV, but can't move resorts until July 13--the 7 month window. It's a DVC rule...I kinda get it, but not really....

I may stay with them, but it's dependent on who else ends up coming. So as a back up, I am planning to reserve a room somewhere else on property probably a value and probably Pop. I might move up to a moderate if....

Traveling companions

I'd move to a moderate if I had someone to split the cost with. I've stayed at CBR and have been wanting to stay at POR. Here are a few people who I have in mind:

My roommates who I already asked once:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdw%202005/021_21_0001-1-1.jpg

My friend Donna:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdw%202005/015_15.jpg

or perhaps Kim who went with us last year. Although she has a boyfriend now:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008523.jpg

or maybe Wendy's other friend Kim who traveled with us in 1999:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/randompics017.jpg

or maybe one or more of the guys in my small group at church:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/random%202009/birthday2009010.jpg


Dates of travel
Again, I am not exactly sure when I'll be going. Wendy knows at least for them it'll be somewhere starting the 5th, 6th or 7th of February. They will for sure (?) head home on Sunday, February 14th so that they have one day, President's Day, for the kids to rest before going back to school.

I will stay 3-4 full days after they leave. I like being solo at WDW for part of the trip mostly because I can sleep in and have no where that I have to be. So I will leave WDW probably on Thursday, Feb 18th. Don't know when I'll fly out to Orlando.

Bottom line

I don't know where I'm staying so I can't book yet.
I don't know who's going other than my cousin's family
I don't know when I'm going.

Can you think of anything more frustrating for an OTP (obsessive trip planner) than uncertainty, especially when you're ONLY 8 months out from your trip!:scared1:

This is us too...we want to go early Feb...waiting for the new 2010 rates to come out bc we want to make value season...then we have to see when we can take off work...and then hopefully wait for some good deals to come out (I'm hoping for the 4/3 deal again) cause I really want to stay at the BC or if not WL...i don;t really want a value or mod because of possible having 2 strollers so I want to avoid a lot of buses if i can.

So we know we want to go...just don;t have anything booked or know when we can go or stay...totally frustrating...and I want to pick out my places to eat and you can;t book those until 3 mos before...so i am just sitting here twiddling my thumbs!

[winkers]

Chapter 2. Vague Trip Details

Can the words vague and details be in the same sentence?

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/jordanhospital-1.jpg

or maybe one or more of the guys in my small group at church:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/random%202009/birthday2009010.jpg

:
You could look at it this way.....you have countless possible iteneraries you can work on!!

If you're the 2nd man to have a baby.....when will you be on Oprah?

So, if you go with a group of peeps....do you follow yourself around taking pictures?


Uncertainty is the scourge of obsessive travel planners everywhere!!!


spoken like an english teacher......:laughing:

[jordanyosh]

Oh my! I'm glad the gangrene stopped at your appendix and that you are feeling better. I hope the baby is doing well! :rotfl:

Uncertainty while planning a trip kills me! :scared1: I hope that one or more of those friends of yours commit soon!

I'm glad too. The DR said another 12 hours and maybe I would not be here now.

I am hoping for someone to hop on board soon. We'll see. Unlike the crazies here on the DIS, the regular folks out there sometimes don't make plans that far in advance.

Don't all WDW trips start out a little fuzzy around the edges? Things will become clearer as time goes on!

Glad you are continuing to recover from your ordeal. (Who gave you the "It's a Boy!" hospital balloon as a joke?) That must've made you laugh! :laughing:

Back in 2006 I was in and out of the hospital for a total of 21 days with complications following a surgery. I received flowers. I received balloons. But, the best gift was a WDW planning book one of my sisters brought me. (Open Mouse: PassPorter's Guide to WDW for Special Needs.)

In all the fuss, I had almost forgotten that we had a Disney trip scheduled four months later! It really helped pass the time... it really drags in the hospital... and gave me something to look forward to!

Just knowing you have a Disney trip on the horizon is the very best medicine! http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/autumn59/nurse.gif



Kathy

Starting to plan this trip is helping me get through this lack of energy that I have. It's hard to explain, but my mind is ready to be 100%, but my body is just not cooperating.

Hopefully you can convince some of your buddies to go with you so you can stay at a moderate! I have never been solo but I may do that when my kids graduate. My hubby doesn't enjoy going :eek: so as I get older I may start taking some solo trips!
Glad everything went well with your appendix situation!

I am social by nature if you couldn't already tell. However, I do love my time alone. It's been 9 years since I stayed at a moderate. It's been either a DVC resort, a deluxe or Pop. So, I'm hoping to stay at either POR or CBR, my first choice being POR.

[jordanyosh]

:rotfl2: Insane!

Insane in the membrane......(name the artist)

Congratulations on your new addition! :rotfl2:

In all seriousness I am glad that you are okay and recovering. :hug:

If you knew the family that brought that balloon, you would've laughed even harder. The husband of that family and I have know each other since 4th grade--so 38 years.

:thumbsup2Glad you are doing better.

I know how you feel about not knowing when where and who is joining you. I am in the same boat lol.

Good Luck.

Good luck to you too.:)

[jordanyosh]

My PTR will be exactly the opposite issues:

1. I have a room booked:thumbsup2(ASSports, kids request for the "next Disney trip")
2. it is in 3 months:eek:
3. I have free dining:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 (otherwise I'd be going in Feb with all my LSU/Mardi gras peeps)
4. I know(kinda) where I wanna eat-and this part is cool, b/c DH doesn't care where we eat and my kids have no idea we MIGHT be going, so I get to pick them all out on my own:cloud9:. I hafta book June 13th.
5. I know who will be going with me

Issue-we are moving to Hoouston by end of year.

Jordan-feel better!!!

Lori

Thanks for rubbing it in...;)

I'm very happy for you and the fact that you can pretty much choose where you want to eat is even better.:thumbsup2

For sure, let me know what you think of ASSports....My goal is to try every resort on property and I've only gotten to 7 so far.

Awesome more sweaty asian guy!!!

Glad your back hope you recovery is going good. We were at POP this past Jan thought about your trippie several times while we were there. Particularly when we got a few "peeps" pics. Will try to post them for you later. Oh & when DS7 kept "hitting" on our waitress at Teppan Edo. Um she made the mistake of talking Godzilla with him. He fell "in love" & invited himself to come visit her in Japan.:lovestruc

Can't wait for more info.

:welcome:

We peeps have that affect on all people....:rolleyes1

Looking forward to some peeps pix.....

[jordanyosh]

This is us too...we want to go early Feb...waiting for the new 2010 rates to come out bc we want to make value season...then we have to see when we can take off work...and then hopefully wait for some good deals to come out (I'm hoping for the 4/3 deal again) cause I really want to stay at the BC or if not WL...i don;t really want a value or mod because of possible having 2 strollers so I want to avoid a lot of buses if i can.

So we know we want to go...just don;t have anything booked or know when we can go or stay...totally frustrating...and I want to pick out my places to eat and you can;t book those until 3 mos before...so i am just sitting here twiddling my thumbs!

Have you stayed at BC before? It's one of my favorite resorts. It may not have the most awesome lobby like WL or AKL, but it has a personality all it's own. It's homey and laid back and really, you can't beat the proximity to Epcot. I love the WL too.

Twiddling my thumbs is not my forte.

You could look at it this way.....you have countless possible iteneraries you can work on!!

If you're the 2nd man to have a baby.....when will you be on Oprah?

So, if you go with a group of peeps....do you follow yourself around taking pictures?


Sadly, Oprah hasn't called.

and as far as the peeps comment, ask me what I did in China!

[KathyRN137]

...and as far as the peeps comment, ask me what I did in China!


I'll ask!!! :yay:

Jordan, what did you do in China??


Kathy

[Hedy]

Glad you're feeling better.

[k_reile]

Have you stayed at BC before? It's one of my favorite resorts. It may not have the most awesome lobby like WL or AKL, but it has a personality all it's own. It's homey and laid back and really, you can't beat the proximity to Epcot. I love the WL too.

Twiddling my thumbs is not my forte.

no...haven;t stayed at either one...but i stayed at the BW last trip! Loved the proximity to Epcot and the world showcase and ESPN Zone (DH mainly for that one)....we liked to drink around the world (though we didn't like the bill...that was unsetteling how much booze costs in WDW) ...it will be different this time with a baby...but thats why grandparents are coming along :yay: and for cupholders in the stroller :rolleyes:


Sadly, Oprah hasn't called.

and as far as the peeps comment, ask me what I did in China!

Sorry to hear about Oprah...apparenlty its only a big story once ONE man does it and the 2nd time he does it (apparently he is/was pregnant again but could have had the baby by now)

What did you do in China??

[jordanyosh]

I'll ask!!! :yay:

Jordan, what did you do in China??


Kathy

Pics coming up today....

Glad you're feeling better.

no...haven;t stayed at either one...but i stayed at the BW last trip! Loved the proximity to Epcot and the world showcase and ESPN Zone (DH mainly for that one)....we liked to drink around the world (though we didn't like the bill...that was unsetteling how much booze costs in WDW) ...it will be different this time with a baby...but thats why grandparents are coming along :yay: and for cupholders in the stroller :rolleyes:

BW is soo awesome. I like being able to stumble, er, I mean walk back to the room from ESPN.

hurray for Grandparents!

hurray for cupholders..hopefully you won't mistake the sippy cup for a beer cup....;)




Sorry to hear about Oprah...apparenlty its only a big story once ONE man does it and the 2nd time he does it (apparently he is/was pregnant again but could have had the baby by now)

What did you do in China??

Exactly. I'm old news.

[Charleston Princess]

J, only 3 more days!!!!

I know!!! :yay:

I don't like not knowing. I'm usually in full planning mode by now. I'm trying to think of other things I can get set in the mean time. I will probably start working on a new binder.............

Oh, you know I am all about new binders!!!

Apparently my DR said it could've been when my appendix inflamed that it cut off blood flow and it started rotting...:scared1:

:scared1: Bad enough that it would get inflamed, but ewwww...I am glad they caught it and got it out! :hug:

[lori1043]

Thanks for rubbing it in...;)

I'm very happy for you and the fact that you can pretty much choose where you want to eat is even better.:thumbsup2

For sure, let me know what you think of ASSports....My goal is to try every resort on property and I've only gotten to 7 so far...

Well, we have been before, and speaking from a deep south family of 4-me and DH, 39, and DD's 9 and 11-this is our second favorite value resort. We love Asmovies best and if you recall, were not big fans of POP in 2/08.

I have stayed at POR and liked Asmovies and sports better. It's just us. How i would love to do a pirate room at CBR.... but I just can't move out of values yet!!!;) Trying to keep a budget and stay home with these kids we have....

Lori

[reelmom]

[QUOTE=jordanyosh;32112401]Insane in the membrane......(name the artist)



Cypress Hill

[whogirl'smom]

Jordan, surely one of those people will want to go to WDW with you! Have they just not been introduced to the mouse?? (except Kim, we know she has).

So, I have a Disneyland question for you...can you recommend what nearby hotel offsite for one night? Our one day in DL is turning into two, but we need cheap lodging to swing that two day park-hopper. Our first day will be shorter in order to visit a cousin in Costa Mesa that I haven't seen in 30 years, so we decided to just spend the night and have another whole day. Do any of the offsite hotels enable you to have an early entry morning?

[jordanyosh]

Jordan, surely one of those people will want to go to WDW with you! Have they just not been introduced to the mouse?? (except Kim, we know she has).

So, I have a Disneyland question for you...can you recommend what nearby hotel offsite for one night? Our one day in DL is turning into two, but we need cheap lodging to swing that two day park-hopper. Our first day will be shorter in order to visit a cousin in Costa Mesa that I haven't seen in 30 years, so we decided to just spend the night and have another whole day. Do any of the offsite hotels enable you to have an early entry morning?

I have some exciting news about who's going coming up really soon.:thumbsup2

I will look into hotels, but there are a ton right across the street from DL within walking distance.

[jordanyosh]

[QUOTE=jordanyosh;32112401]Insane in the membrane......(name the artist)



Cypress Hill

NICE

[reelmom]

You have to tell us the exciting news. I can't wait to find out.

[KathyRN137]

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::


Kathy

[lisalonglash]

I have some exciting news about who's going coming up really soon.:thumbsup2

I will look into hotels, but there are a ton right across the street from DL within walking distance.

Spill, man, SPILL! :rotfl2:

[oregonmommyof2]

Jordan! My pictures is not in that post of possible candidates to accompany you on your trip... :confused3 What's up with that???:confused3

[Disneyland_Mama]

.Bottom line

I don't know where I'm staying so I can't book yet.
I don't know who's going other than my cousin's family
I don't know when I'm going.

Can you think of anything more frustrating for an OTP (obsessive trip planner) than uncertainty, especially when you're ONLY 8 months out from your trip!:scared1:

:eek: Oh, emm, gee!!! I would be passing out right about now. EVERYTHING is in the details, Jordan! :faint:

[englishrose47]

Jordan! My pictures is not in that post of possible candidates to accompany you on your trip... :confused3 What's up with that???:confused3
Mine neither:confused3 Seriously I am waiting popcorn:: and you can ask Winkers how well I do that!! :rotfl2:

[jordanyosh]

:eek: Oh, emm, gee!!! I would be passing out right about now. EVERYTHING is in the details, Jordan! :faint:
Things cleared up about 6 hours ago...I'm gonna post an update right now.

Did you hear the thunder last night?

[jordanyosh]

Jordan! My pictures is not in that post of possible candidates to accompany you on your trip... :confused3 What's up with that???:confused3

Can you come again in Feb? Coooool!:);)

[jordanyosh]

You have to tell us the exciting news. I can't wait to find out.

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::


Kathy

Spill, man, SPILL! :rotfl2:

Mine neither:confused3 Seriously I am waiting popcorn:: and you can ask Winkers how well I do that!! :rotfl2:

Update coming right now!:thumbsup2

[englishrose47]

Waiting

[englishrose47]

Update coming right now!:thumbsup2

popcorn::

[jordanyosh]

Chapter 3. The fog has lifted.

So....less than 24 hours after Wendy sent out an email inquiring if people were interested in going with us to WDW in February, we got our first positive response from.......

..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
A familiar face to many of you--that's right Kim (girlnextdoor on the DIS) is back on board for another round of craziness!!!!!
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008054.jpg

She moved from sunny Southern Cal last year to be closer to her BF, Allan. She now lives in NJ. I think the thought of being somewhere "warm" during the dead of winter appeals to her. In addition, Allan hasn't been to WDW in a long time so there's extra incentive.

Here are a few Kim highlights from our trip in Feb 08

Kim using her body to spell out the first letter of the emotion she feels as she enters a WDW park for the first time:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008065.jpg

Dole Whip anyone?
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008072.jpg

I LOVE Kali River Rapids
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008319.jpg

We both loved SAB at the Beach Club:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008405.jpg

Having some fun with Flat Winkers:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0469.jpg

Kim at her 2 drink maximum limit:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008426.jpg

Having Allan and her come along solidifies a few things:
--if Wendy's parents don't come (I think I forgot to mention that), then Kim and Allan would stay with Wendy in the 2-bedroom villa. I would stay at Pop or another value.
--If Kim and Allan stay in another resort (she wants to stay at POR really bad), I MAY room with them, but probably not. I would probably stay at Pop or some other value.
--If the other family comes, Wendy and Derek can go out and I would have help babysitting the 7 kids.
--If the other family comes, I don't feel bad for leaving Wendy and Derek. I can go off with Kim and Allan and have adults only time.
--If the other family doesn't come, I can babysit Erin, Dylan and Ashlyn no problem and allow Wendy, Derek, Kim and Allen to go out a few nights for nice dinners.

Ah the fog has lifted...a little......

Click here for next installment. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32133801&postcount=182)

[heath-and-javens-mom]

Oh my gosh- your still as funny as ever.:rotfl:

Im late, But I am here...SoOooooOO excited about your PTR..there always fun.:goodvibes

[jordanyosh]

Oh my gosh- your still as funny as ever.:rotfl:

Im late, But I am here...SoOooooOO excited about your PTR..there always fun.:goodvibes

One of the originals on my '07 PTR!!!!!!!!:love:

I'm glad your around!:grouphug:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yay on Kim and Allan coming along on the trip! I bet you're excited! :goodvibes

[oregonmommyof2]

But Jordan... Where are englishrose and I suppose to sleep???

[KathyRN137]

She moved from sunny Southern Cal last year to be closer to her BF, Allan. She now lives in NJ. I think the thought of being somewhere "warm" during the dead of winter appeals to her.


Yay JERSEY! Woo-Hoo!! :woohoo:

(Sorry... just felt I had to represent.)

It'll be great to have Kim and Allen along... and hopefully the other family will come, too!!

See?? It's coming together already!! :thumbsup2


Kathy

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray for Kim and Allan coming along!!! That will be terrific!!! :yay:

[Blueyed Girl]

Yay!! Your plans are starting to come together.....sort of. At least things are starting to move along for you. Before you know it you'll be booked!

Oh BTW, our cruise docs came in today!!! Doin' the happy dance.:banana::woohoo::banana::woohoo:

[jordanyosh]

Yay on Kim and Allan coming along on the trip! I bet you're excited! :goodvibes


I am!!!!!

[jordanyosh]

But Jordan... Where are englishrose and I suppose to sleep???

I can sleep on the floor.....:thumbsup2

Yay JERSEY! Woo-Hoo!! :woohoo:

(Sorry... just felt I had to represent.)

It'll be great to have Kim and Allen along... and hopefully the other family will come, too!!

See?? It's coming together already!! :thumbsup2


Kathy

It may be our usually Grand Gathering type crowd.....

Hurray for Kim and Allan coming along!!! That will be terrific!!! :yay:

Yup. I am just happy that there will be more hands for babysitting and more people to hang if the families decide to do kid things..i.e Playhouse Disney, Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground and things like that.

Yay!! Your plans are starting to come together.....sort of. At least things are starting to move along for you. Before you know it you'll be booked!

Oh BTW, our cruise docs came in today!!! Doin' the happy dance.:banana::woohoo::banana::woohoo:

Here I'll join the dance with you:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/docdance002.jpg

[winkers]

How cool!

do you need a personal assistant?:thumbsup2

[cjackearl]

Yea to Kim and Allen coming along.:yay: Extra adults are a good thing. Gotta keep the kids outnumbered if you can.:thumbsup2

[Blueyed Girl]

I
Here I'll join the dance with you:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/docdance002.jpg

:rotfl2: Oh yes, I remember that happy dance from the last PTR. So glad you are willing to bust a move again. :woohoo:

[Hedy]

Yay for Kim.

[passthepixiedust]

ARGHHHH! lol! Too many variables!!!! I love that you have all the scenarios planned out for each one though!! I would SO do that too!

I think that pic of you dancing is awesome. I smile every time I see it!

[lori1043]

Ok, so maybe you can help, I ahve not made a new thread in soooo long that I cannot figure it out since they have made this conversion.............and that was way back!!!

THX-Lori

[jordanyosh]

How cool!

do you need a personal assistant?:thumbsup2

Can you babysit 7 kids?

Yea to Kim and Allen coming along.:yay: Extra adults are a good thing. Gotta keep the kids outnumbered if you can.:thumbsup2

If that other family comes it will be 7 adults, 7 kids....

:rotfl2: Oh yes, I remember that happy dance from the last PTR. So glad you are willing to bust a move again. :woohoo:

Those docs for the cruise are awesome!!!!!!!

Yay for Kim.

Yay for sure. Now I have to decide if I want to invite anyone else.

ARGHHHH! lol! Too many variables!!!! I love that you have all the scenarios planned out for each one though!! I would SO do that too!

I think that pic of you dancing is awesome. I smile every time I see it!

I try to cover all the variables.

I don't mind surprises on vacation. But I try to think of any What If situations so I can move ahead quickly and get back to having fun or relaxing.

I may have to come up with some new moves to share.

[jordanyosh]

Ok, so maybe you can help, I ahve not made a new thread in soooo long that I cannot figure it out since they have made this conversion.............and that was way back!!!

THX-Lori

If you go to the main Pre Trip Report page, there should be a button on the upper left hand side that says new thread. Click on it and you should be able to start your new thread.:thumbsup2

[winkers]

Can you babysit 7 kids?



define babysit.......;)

I've got 4 of my own so what's 3 more?

[jordanyosh]

define babysit.......;)

I've got 4 of my own so what's 3 more?

You would take care of your 4 and then the 7 under the age of 7.

Prozac.....

[winkers]

You would take care of your 4 and then the 7 under the age of 7.

Prozac.....

My 4 could watch the younger 7...........while I take a little hapy pill.

[mickeyfan71]

:cool1: Hooray! Kim will be going! Sounds like it is all coming together for ya with no problem! Will there be any "flat" people joining you this trip?

[reelmom]

Yay! The gangs all back. Does Allen know what he is getting into?

[lisalonglash]

Yay! Kim's coming on the trip! :cool1: And we get to meet Allen (someone has forewarned him of how your trips go, right? ;))! I love it when a plan comes together (cue George Peppard) :rotfl:

[oregonmommyof2]

My 4 could watch the younger 7...........while I take a little hapy pill.

I like the way you think Winkers....

[jordanyosh]

My 4 could watch the younger 7...........while I take a little hapy pill.

I like the way you think Winkers....

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

you guys are too funny.

[jordanyosh]

:cool1: Hooray! Kim will be going! Sounds like it is all coming together for ya with no problem! Will there be any "flat" people joining you this trip?

That's a great question. We're always game for a flat companion....:thumbsup2

Yay! The gangs all back. Does Allen know what he is getting into?

I highly doubt it. If he did, he might have 2nd thought for sure.

Yay! Kim's coming on the trip! :cool1: And we get to meet Allen (someone has forewarned him of how your trips go, right? ;))! I love it when a plan comes together (cue George Peppard) :rotfl:

I'm hoping Kim has showed him pictures of our previous trip.

I'm thinking my trip will be similar to 2008--2 weeks of bliss.

I missed the georg peppard reference...are you refering to the A team? HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[thechesters420]

I really enjoyed reading your other trip report, so I;m super excited to see a new one started! YAY!!

[jordanyosh]

I really enjoyed reading your other trip report, so I;m super excited to see a new one started! YAY!!

I'm glad you enjoyed my other Trip Report!

:welcome:

Hope you have time to stop by and comment once in awhile!:thumbsup2

[Disneyland_Mama]

Here I'll join the dance with you:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/docdance002.jpg

:rotfl2:
I love the fact that you've got the DIS fired up on your laptop! :thumbsup2

Wow, Jordo - you're such a nice cousin! So willing to take care of the kiddies so Mom & Dad can out and play.

You wanna come with us, too? We don't dare leave the kids with Waldo - he might lose them! :rolleyes:

[jordanyosh]

:rotfl2:
I love the fact that you've got the DIS fired up on your laptop! :thumbsup2

Wow, Jordo - you're such a nice cousin! So willing to take care of the kiddies so Mom & Dad can out and play.

You wanna come with us, too? We don't dare leave the kids with Waldo - he might lose them! :rolleyes:

Great catch on the laptop. That corner of the couch is where i do most of my DISing from...

If I could come when you guys were out there, I would most definitely offer up my babysitting services. It's funny. As long as I can make it to either ESPN Club or Atlantic Dance for a few drinks, I'll babysit as long as you want. I like my late nights to enjoy whichever resort I'm at...it's sooo peaceful and honestly, magical....

[jordanyosh]

Chapter 4. Some February 2009 Trip Highlights

I went to China in February of this year. I went to visit some friends who are working over there as teachers. One works in Guiyang in Southern China and the other one works in Beijing. It was great to finally go overseas. I had only been to Baja California and to the Caribbean on a DCL. So this was a real adventure.

Here are some highlights:

This was my room in Guiyang. It's part of an International House for foreign students. It's more like a dorm room. Hey, it was 15 bucks a night....
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009079.jpg

Not so nice bathroom. Notice no shower door or separate shower. The shower head is on the wall. You close the door and have at it.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009080.jpg

We either ate at people's house or ate out at nicer restaurants. It's cheap to eat in China. I paid for 2 meals for 6 people. It was 18 dollars for each meal. Oh and there's no tipping in China. Here's some of the meals we had and some of the things having to do with how food gets to your table......

Chicken Porridge with what I think was Chicken. I mean there was a chicken claw in it:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009176.jpg

We had homemade Mexican Food one night. I brought over some tortillas from the States. It even had cheese on it. Cheese is almost non existent in Guiyang.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009147.jpg

Here was one of the more expensive meals--Pizza Hut. They look more like Cheesecake Factories don't they?
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009125.jpg

We ordered Fries and Onion Rings. This is how much we got:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009123.jpg

Here's our Pizza. The Grand total for Dinner: 177 RMB or about 20 dollars.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009124.jpg

Here's our hotpot meal. They bring you meats and veggies and you cook it in either chicken broth or the VERY, VERY, VERY spicy beef broth:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009102.jpg

It's customary in China for meals--You should have one dish for every person attending your dinner and then add one more dish for good measure. A Chinese national made us lunch. There were 7 of us, so we had 8 dishes.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009003.jpg

Here are some rules about eating in Guiyang. No raw vegetables. Cook the crap out of your meat. Don't eat anything dropped on a tabletop. Drink only bottled water. Don't buy food from street vendors.

They have a TON of street vendors for food or just little tents with a wok and raw meat and they cook and you eat....
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009030.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009010.jpg

Here's chicken at the WalMart (yes, Walmart).
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009015.jpg

Here's chicken being sold on the street:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009116.jpg

Here's where you buy your meat. It looks so sanitary doesn't it:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009113.jpg

This is where they slaughter your chicken:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009115.jpg

You can also buy your produce right next to the butcher:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009114.jpg

I'll stop here and continue in the next post

[GreatBiscuit]

Jordan, your photos are fantastic. I can't wait for more posts on your China trip!

Standing by! :surfweb: popcorn::

[NotSoEvilStepmother]

Yay! Finally some China pictures.

This is just lovely.


http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009080.jpg


The girl sitting next to the standing little girl looks like she's thinking "WTH?"...except in Chinese.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009030.jpg


Fancy Wal-Mart
Here's chicken at the WalMart (yes, Walmart).
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009015.jpg

:rotfl:I love this guys expression.
Here's chicken being sold on the street:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009116.jpg

The vendor at the counter looks like a meat-head. Sorry, couldn't resist.
Here's where you buy your meat. It looks so sanitary doesn't it:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009113.jpg

What is that in the top right? A clock, or an eye? Or something entirely different.
This is where they slaughter your chicken:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009115.jpg

[joy13]

Those China pictures are super interesting! It's like a whole different world over there. Can't wait to see more.

[Lady Lallie]

I'm joining in on this PTR!

I love your pictures from China!

[KathyRN137]

Hmmm.

After looking at some of those pictures, I'm thinking its a wonder your entire digestive tract didn't get gangrene! :eek:


Kathy

[jordanyosh]

Jordan, your photos are fantastic. I can't wait for more posts on your China trip!

Standing by! :surfweb: popcorn::

More coming shortly....

[jordanyosh]

Yay! Finally some China pictures.

This is just lovely.

You had to wear flip flops to take a shower and you NEVER go barefoot.



The vendor at the counter looks like a meat-head. Sorry, couldn't resist.

I didn't even notice until you pointed it out...:rotfl2::worship:


What is that in the top right? A clock, or an eye? Or something entirely different.

A scale..i think.

[jordanyosh]

Those China pictures are super interesting! It's like a whole different world over there. Can't wait to see more.

It's completely different! Some ways better than here, in alot of ways soo not.

I'm joining in on this PTR!

I love your pictures from China!

:welcome:

Thanks..more coming up!

Hmmm.

After looking at some of those pictures, I'm thinking its a wonder your entire digestive tract didn't get gangrene! :eek:


Kathy

I just took an Immodium everyday to do a bit of preventative medicine. I also had to do a Gas-x alot as well. I also had to do Pepto a few times...:rolleyes1

[whogirl'smom]

Wow, you had your own "No Reservations" episode! :lmao: I am concerned about those black WalMart chickens.

I have to say that the Pizza Hut looks better than the ones here; looks like homemade crust instead of the premade.

[winkers]

How can they live without cheese?????


That shower.......:scared::scared::scared: I would need a bleach bath to recover from the shower.

I can't imagine having to cook a different thing for each person! My kids are lucky to get the "cheese" with the macaroni.


I think I'd loose alot of weight if I went there.........hmmm, maybe I should take a trip.

I'm not an adventerous eater....so if someone gave me a pot with a chicken foot in it....:scared1:

[MAGICFOR2]

Wow Great start on the China pics! Really reminds us to be grateful for what we have here, huh?

Yeah for Kim and Allen! You are all going to have so much fun!:banana:

[Charleston Princess]

Chelsea read your China update with me, and we had quite a few laughs over it especially over the chicken claw comment.

Eeeewwww about the bathroom!!! You needed to adjust your bathroom rating scale for that one!

My favorite comment of Chelsea's: "They just plop the chickens into a bin and call it good???" My poor, insulated American daughter...:rotfl:

[mouseketeer70]

Chicken claw soup, black chickens---I think I would be at the Pizza Hut every day! I could tell everyone I was on a special pizza only diet.:laughing:

So far I'm thinking Epcot China is not so much like real China....

[Blueyed Girl]

I'm LOVING these China pics. Wow!! What a culture difference. Most of that food looked good to me. Minus the chickens. I'm mostly concerned about the sanitary aspect of that place. :scared1:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Great China pics! I'm jealous! I want to go there!

[passthepixiedust]

So cool Jordan! You were really lucky to get to experience it, thanks for sharing. I am in vicarious traveling heaven between Punkin's New York report and this!:goodvibes

[rentayenta]

:crazy2: Well I think I know where you got the gangrene.

[cjackearl]

Thanks for sharing the pictures.:goodvibes

Those Walmart chickens look like THEY'VE got gangrene!:scared1:

[winkers]

Eeeewwww about the bathroom!!! You needed to adjust your bathroom rating scale for that one!

:

instead of "flushes" it could be rated by plungers or dirty scrub brushes

[NotSoEvilStepmother]

A scale..i think.

Oh. That makes a lot of sense. I was gonna make a political pun had it been an eye. :rolleyes: Not that I spend my days coming up with these things.


I agree with needing a new bathroom rating scale to describe that dandy.

[jordanyosh]

Wow, you had your own "No Reservations" episode! :lmao: I am concerned about those black WalMart chickens.

I have to say that the Pizza Hut looks better than the ones here; looks like homemade crust instead of the premade.

I don't know why they were black unless they weren't chickens. if they weren't what kind of birds were they....ravens? if that's the case.....nasty.

How can they live without cheese?????

Dairy in general not in abundance.


I think I'd loose alot of weight if I went there.........hmmm, maybe I should take a trip.

I'm not an adventerous eater....so if someone gave me a pot with a chicken foot in it....:scared1:

I'll let u know how much weight I lost in a bit.


Wow Great start on the China pics! Really reminds us to be grateful for what we have here, huh?

Yeah for Kim and Allen! You are all going to have so much fun!:banana:

I am more grateful. In Guiyang--only Pizza Hut, KFC and Papa Johns as far as American chains...

We are gonna have fun for sure.

[jordanyosh]

Chelsea read your China update with me, and we had quite a few laughs over it especially over the chicken claw comment.

Eeeewwww about the bathroom!!! You needed to adjust your bathroom rating scale for that one!

My favorite comment of Chelsea's: "They just plop the chickens into a bin and call it good???" My poor, insulated American daughter...:rotfl:

I ladled up some porridge and got the claw and pretty much didn't eat anything else.....

You really got used to it because that was a nice bathroom comparatively speaking.


Chicken claw soup, black chickens---I think I would be at the Pizza Hut every day! I could tell everyone I was on a special pizza only diet.:laughing:

So far I'm thinking Epcot China is not so much like real China....

lol. No it's not very similar. beijing is more international in flavor than guiyang.

I would've eaten there every day if I was allowed to..

I'm LOVING these China pics. Wow!! What a culture difference. Most of that food looked good to me. Minus the chickens. I'm mostly concerned about the sanitary aspect of that place. :scared1:

Having worked in restaurants, I was most bothered by the sanitation most of all....

[jordanyosh]

Great China pics! I'm jealous! I want to go there!

I'm pretty sure you'll get there someday.

So cool Jordan! You were really lucky to get to experience it, thanks for sharing. I am in vicarious traveling heaven between Punkin's New York report and this!:goodvibes

You'll see more amazing things soon!

:crazy2: Well I think I know where you got the gangrene.

Someone actually said that for real.....

[jordanyosh]

Thanks for sharing the pictures.:goodvibes

Those Walmart chickens look like THEY'VE got gangrene!:scared1:

I'm starting to think they weren't chickens......

instead of "flushes" it could be rated by plungers or dirty scrub brushes

My bathroom was a quadruple plungers.

Oh. That makes a lot of sense. I was gonna make a political pun had it been an eye. :rolleyes: Not that I spend my days coming up with these things.


I agree with needing a new bathroom rating scale to describe that dandy.

Gonna work on an improved restroom rating.........

[mickeyfan71]

Wow! Great update! I would have ate Pizza Hut everyday I was there! Except for the home cooked meals-they looked pretty good, especially the mexican! Amazing how different things are there.

[LouDisney]

Great pics, Jordan.
The chickens, or whatever they are, at Walmart...kind of scary!

[reelmom]

Thanks for the jump start on my diet. Those chickens .......ewwwwwww.

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Pictures with my Peeps with the power fist:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008177.jpg


:rotfl2: :rotfl2::rotfl2:

Alright, I'm in.

[jordanyosh]

Wow! Great update! I would have ate Pizza Hut everyday I was there! Except for the home cooked meals-they looked pretty good, especially the mexican! Amazing how different things are there.

Yeah the culture is so different. Believe it or not they LOVE Americans, especially of the Caucasian variety.

Great pics, Jordan.
The chickens, or whatever they are, at Walmart...kind of scary!

Yup, I was thinking the same thing.

Thanks for the jump start on my diet. Those chickens .......ewwwwwww.

And if you look at the cooked chickens. It doesn't look like there's that much meat on it compared to here. Of course, maybe that's because they're not pumped full of hormones.

[jordanyosh]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2::rotfl2:

Alright, I'm in.

:welcome:

The trick with the Peeps pic is to get in the middle of the group and take the picture w/o any of them noticing.

[coffeehousemom]

Ok think I will pass on lunch now:scared:


I am gonna pass those pics on to my board of health inspector & tell him that they gave me inspiration I am changing the coffeehouse to a chicken house LOL

[jordanyosh]

Ok think I will pass on lunch now:scared:


I am gonna pass those pics on to my board of health inspector & tell him that they gave me inspiration I am changing the coffeehouse to a chicken house LOL

I am a pretty picky eater having worked in the restaurant industry for 17 years. So imagine how much I ate while in Guiyang...Beijing was another story.

[mickeyfan71]

Hey Jordan! When are you going to come over to the "other place" and check it out? We have alot of fun over there! Buzz comes up with some interesting puzzles to figure out and we play other Disney related games!
(Hope I don't get in trouble for mentioning Buzzs name on here!) :rotfl2:
I have a link in my siggie!

[jordanyosh]

Hey Jordan! When are you going to come over to the "other place" and check it out? We have alot of fun over there! Buzz comes up with some interesting puzzles to figure out and we play other Disney related games!
(Hope I don't get in trouble for mentioning Buzzs name on here!) :rotfl2:
I have a link in my siggie!

Twist my arm.

[mickeyfan71]

Twist my arm.

:banana::banana::banana:

[jordanyosh]

Chapter 5. More of China.

Some things unique to Chinese culture, especially in outlying cities like Guiyang:

People spit---alot and just about anywhere.

You always wear shoes. Toddlers have slits in the back of their pants and can and will pee or poop just about anywhere.

You wanna know why Asian drivers are the worst? Go to China. Although there are traffic signals and people do follow those, everything else is a free for all. It's CRAZY...and then try crossing a street as a pedestrian...it's like being FROGGER....

Ask 3 people for directions. Asians are all about saving face. If you ask them for directions and they don't know, they'll just make something up to save face. Ask 3 people or you often end up lost.

Always carry toilet paper with you. Many public restrooms even in restaurants don't have toilet paper. Oh and squattie toilets (basically a hole in the ground) are everywhere, but Western toilets are more and more common. I only had to use a squattie twice my whole stay.

People actually walk. Walking is free. So most people walk.

Look...it's WDW.......This was at a huge park in Guiyang...
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009032.jpg

They call it the monkey park since there are is a large population of monkeys living there in the wild pretty much.

Monkey
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009037.jpg

Monkey
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009044.jpg

Crazy monkey
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009049.jpg

The lake at this big park
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009094.jpg

If you can read this and understand what it means let me know. It was a sign at the park.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009099.jpg

Downtown Guiyang at night. It was the Latern Festival. You buy these paper laterns. Light the gas inside and watch the Latern float into the sky. They say after they burn out they just fall like rocks to the ground.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009105.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009106.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009107.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009104.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/china%202009/China2009127.jpg

I'll be out of town for the weekend...I may have a mini TR.....:thumbsup2

Coming up: more china...

Click here for next installment (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32210117&postcount=286)

[k_reile]

you should have put a disclaimer on this post...that if you are eating to wait awhile to read! :sick:

Donald and mickey look wierd!

[jordanyosh]

you should have put a disclaimer on this post...that if you are eating to wait awhile to read! :sick:

Donald and mickey look wierd!

they do look weird.

[winkers]

Some things unique to Chinese culture, especially in outlying cities like Guiyang:

People spit---alot and just about anywhere.

You always wear shoes. Toddlers have slits in the back of their pants and can and will pee or poop just about anywhere.
:scared1::scared1::scared1:
The neat freak in my wants to pass out just thinking about that!:scared:


You wanna know why Asian drivers are the worst? Go to China. Although there are traffic signals and people do follow those, everything else is a free for all. It's CRAZY...and then try crossing a street as a pedestrian...it's like being FROGGER....

tonight when I'm driving the kids all over, I will think of this and be greatful!
I can just see you in a game of frogger!


Ask 3 people for directions. Asians are all about saving face. If you ask them for directions and they don't know, they'll just make something up to save face. Ask 3 people or you often end up lost.
what the heck?:confused3
are all asians men?:rolleyes1



always carry toilet paper with you. Many public restrooms even in restaurants don't have toilet paper. Oh and squattie toilets (basically a hole in the ground) are everywhere, but Western toilets are more and more common. I only had to use a squattie twice my whole stay.
I'm saying a little prayer of thanks for my western toilet.........does that mean it wears a big hat and rides a horse?
so, if there isn't toilet paper, what do they use? Now I can see why my dad insited on us using all the toilet paper after we'd been tp'd. "there are asians without toilet paper, you're so lucky to have it hanging from the trees"


The night pictures are gorgeous!!

So if the lanterns burn out and fall like rocks......does it feel like a rock when you get hit by one?

[passthepixiedust]

I love the last picture! The way that the traditional looking building with the water sits surrounded by the modern skyscrapers... gorgeous!

I am still trying to decipher the sign...:confused3 :lmao:

[mickeyfan71]

I don't think I would like the "squattie". Guess I am too girly to visit there!
:rotfl2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Loving the China TR!

I think the reason "Donald" and "Mickey" look weird is because they are not actually Donald and Mickey. There is an amusement park in China that pretty much is a ripoff of Disney and Universal. Let me see if I can find the article for you.

http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=1678

[reelmom]

:scared1::scared1::scared1:
The neat freak in my wants to pass out just thinking about that!:scared:


tonight when I'm driving the kids all over, I will think of this and be greatful!
I can just see you in a game of frogger!


what the heck?:confused3
are all asians men?:rolleyes1


I'm saying a little prayer of thanks for my western toilet.........does that mean it wears a big hat and rides a horse?
so, if there isn't toilet paper, what do they use? Now I can see why my dad insited on us using all the toilet paper after we'd been tp'd. "there are asians without toilet paper, you're so lucky to have it hanging from the trees"


The night pictures are gorgeous!!

So if the lanterns burn out and fall like rocks......does it feel like a rock when you get hit by one?


or if it gets stuck in the tree and catches fire.:scared1:

[Lady Lallie]

The whole going to the bathroom wherever/whenever you want makes me want to puke. That is just horrifying!

I love the ghetto Mickey & Donald though. :lmao:

[KathyRN137]

I love the ghetto Mickey & Donald though. :lmao:


Yes...They make the entire China report suddenly seem completely on-topic! :thumbsup2


Kathy

[rentayenta]

:faint: Pee and poo anywhere? :crazy2: OMG! :scared:

[mrsksomeday]

I never knew how cheap it was over there, but with the bathroom anywhere situation I understand why :rotfl:. Great pictures, it is so interesting to learn about another culture :thumbsup2.

[englishrose47]

Great Update Jordan!!Chickens at Walmart:scared1: That Shower was GROSS:scared1:I did like the lanterns and the park though!!!:cutie:
So glad Kim is coming again!!! I too have a Dilemma for 2010 !!!:confused:I would like to go in May again but I have SWA credit that has to be used by April20th and I don't want to waste that!!Also girls May go to Disney for Cheerleading in Feb so that is definately a possibility !! I won't know for sure till early December !!!:headache:

[jordanyosh]

Okay how trippie is this? I am posting from my Blackberry while sitting on a train on the way to Santa Barbara.

[winkers]

Okay how trippie is this? I am posting from my Blackberry while sitting on a train on the way to Santa Barbara.

what are you going to Santa Barbara for?
It sounds so exotic...........I know, I need to get out more.

[GeminiAngel]

I had no idea this was here!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Awesome China photos, but I don't think I'll be visiting there anytime soon. :scared1:

Some yucky, yucky customs they seem to have there.:scared1:

[lisalonglash]

I know I've seen the China pictures before, but I love seeing them! Other cultures and countries have always fascinated me :goodvibes

The vast majority of the pictures are fabulous, but a few of them are skeery! :scared1: I just got over the nightmares caused by the skeevy Donald and Mickey LMAO

[GreatBiscuit]

[B][U][COLOR="DarkRed"]If you can read this and understand what it means let me know. It was a sign at the park.Sorry my friend, can't help you out on that one! I think it may be an advertisement for a English Interpreter.

They say after they burn out they just fall like rocks to the ground. Note to self, do not stand underneath any airborne glowing objects when touring China.

Loved the photos. Based on the first set of photos you sent, I was not expecting downtown to look quite so sleeek. Just goes to show you that one should never jump to conclusions. Of course given that the local rugrats have poo-slits in their britches, it's probably better not to jump at all....at least untill you've surveyed your landing zone.

Looking forward to more! Have a great weekend.

[MAGICFOR2]

Hey Jordan! When are you going to come over to the "other place" and check it out? We have alot of fun over there! Buzz comes up with some interesting puzzles to figure out and we play other Disney related games!
(Hope I don't get in trouble for mentioning Buzzs name on here!) :rotfl2:
I have a link in my siggie!

Oh NO! We'll never see him again - like the time he went to Facebookland
:rotfl2:

[MAGICFOR2]

:scared1::scared1::scared1:
The neat freak in my wants to pass out just thinking about that!:scared:


tonight when I'm driving the kids all over, I will think of this and be greatful!
I can just see you in a game of frogger!

:jumping2:


what the heck?:confused3
are all asians men?:rolleyes1

Now that's funny right there - I don't care who you are!:lmao:


I'm saying a little prayer of thanks for my western toilet.........does that mean it wears a big hat and rides a horse?
so, if there isn't toilet paper, what do they use? Now I can see why my dad insited on us using all the toilet paper after we'd been tp'd. "there are asians without toilet paper, you're so lucky to have it hanging from the trees"

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

The night pictures are gorgeous!!

So if the lanterns burn out and fall like rocks......does it feel like a rock when you get hit by one?

You are so funny!

[MAGICFOR2]

Sorry my friend, can't help you out on that one! I think it may be an advertisement for a English Interpreter.

Note to self, do not stand underneath any airborne glowing objects when touring China.

Loved the photos. Based on the first set of photos you sent, I was not expecting downtown to look quite so sleeek. Just goes to show you that one should never jump to conclusions. Of course given that the local rugrats have poo-slits in their britches, it's probably better not to jump at all....at least untill you've surveyed your landing zone.

Looking forward to more! Have a great weekend.

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: I have to make sure I'm not drinking when I read this thread! Well, maybe I should be:rolleyes1

[cathy0124]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: I have to make sure I'm not drinking when I read this thread! Well, maybe I should be:rolleyes1


It's all about finding the *right* drink while your reading a Jordan TR.:thumbsup2

Cathy

[scottny]

i will be back soon to catch up

[winkers]

i will be back soon to catch up

Scott, did you say that in your best Arnold Swarzanegger voice? Because that's what I heard when I read it......

[scottny]

Scott, did you say that in your best Arnold Swarzanegger voice? Because that's what I heard when I read it......

I did. we have the same body from when he made the original movie. :lmao:

[winkers]

I did. we have the same body from when he made the original movie. :lmao:

that's what I thought, afterall you have to get Biff to go to disney with you somehow.........you are obviously man candy.:cutie:

[Blueyed Girl]

Hey Jordo,

I seem to recall that you have a rolling technique when you pack. Do you seem to come out more wrinkle free by rolling or folding? I'm thinking of trying the rolling thing for the cruise so I can get more into one suitcase at a time.

[winkers]

Hey Jordo,

I seem to recall that you have a rolling technique when you pack. Do you seem to come out more wrinkle free by rolling or folding? I'm thinking of trying the rolling thing for the cruise so I can get more into one suitcase at a time.

I'm not Jordan...obviously....but I roll most of my clothes when I pack and it does help with wrinkles. I usually just do my shirts.

[rentayenta]

I'm not Jordan...obviously....but I roll most of my clothes when I pack and it does help with wrinkles. I usually just do my shirts.



Obviously? I confuse you two all of the time. :crazy2:

[winkers]

Obviously? I confuse you two all of the time. :crazy2:

smarty pants...:rotfl2:

[GBShorts]

Can't wait to read this one!

[MAGICFOR2]

Obviously? I confuse you two all of the time. :crazy2:

smarty pants...:rotfl2:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[rentayenta]

:laughing: puckerup:



smarty pants...:rotfl2: