TK and Tink: The Trip Report You Never Saw Coming - *Update 7-22* P43

[TarzansKat]

The tea looks heavenly. Maybe someday when I just take the girls. . .

Oh, hon. I've taken men there and it was a hoot. My son was actually the best behaved out of all of them, and obviously the youngest. It's a lot of fun. :thumbsup2

Just heavenly!!:goodvibes Which tea package did you guys get? I suppose it'll depend on how much I feel like eating at the time, but right now I'm waffling between the Sally Lunn and the next one up (don't remember the name).

LOVE the views from this room! Beautiful.....

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Tink got a tea selection, I don't remember the name, with a side of the Sally Lunn bread, so consider as a possibility that a lot of items come a la carte.

I always get the Grand Tea, which comes with a glass of champagne, and is the most extensive of their tea offerings. It's six tea sandwiches with an onion tartlet. Your second course is a jam tartlet and a heavenly scone with whipped butter. The third course is your choice of strawberries and cream, English trifle, or a couple of selections from the pastry offerings. I always get strawberries and cream and it's divine. :thumbsup2

I do have to say though, this is the day we met up with you later, and remember how Tink and I didn't eat dinner until later that night? Our tea was around 200-230, and for me, with the amount I get, it's a meal. I definitely needed dinner, but I'm almost positive that wasn't until 700-800 at night.

[eandesmom]

I love the tea cozy!

[All7OfUs]

I was just looking at the tea menu today trying to get a price for my spreadsheet. (again :rotfl2:, as if I hadn't already memorized the menu) I can't decide betwee the grand and the Prince's. Hmmmm.... I do love me some port. :thumbsup2

[TarzansKat]

I love the tea cozy!

I do, too! Just so you know, not all of the teas come in a teapot. Some actually come in a French press. I believe Tink ordered a black tea, and that was served in a pot.

I was just looking at the tea menu today trying to get a price for my spreadsheet. (again :rotfl2:, as if I hadn't already memorized the menu) I can't decide betwee the grand and the Prince's. Hmmmm.... I do love me some port. :thumbsup2

Mmm...port. I drool over alcohol so much more during this pregnancy than I ever did during my first. I seriously can't wait for that first drink afterwards.

And of course, my suggestion to not being able to choose is to either get it all or go twice. ;)

[If U Had Wings]

The tea looks wonderful. After my tea there in December I want to put together a tea set for myself. I'm waffling between a set like at the GF, or a shabby chic mismatched set. :) I have to say I was a bit disappointed that mine came in the press pot and I didn't get a cute cozy.

[Charleston Princess]

Even without the Grand Floridian stay to look forward to, your beautiful pictures of the tea have convinced me that Chelsea and I still need to do that! :goodvibes

[All7OfUs]

That's kinda what I"m hoping LeeAnn will do with me. She gets one, I get the other and we share.

[TarzansKat]

The tea looks wonderful. After my tea there in December I want to put together a tea set for myself. I'm waffling between a set like at the GF, or a shabby chic mismatched set. :) I have to say I was a bit disappointed that mine came in the press pot and I didn't get a cute cozy.

That's a tough call that reminds me...somewhere I have a really nice tea set...wherever did I put it? :lmao:

Even without the Grand Floridian stay to look forward to, your beautiful pictures of the tea have convinced me that Chelsea and I still need to do that! :goodvibes

I highly recommend that you still do that. You will have a wonderful time, I'm sure of it.

That's kinda what I"m hoping LeeAnn will do with me. She gets one, I get the other and we share.

The beauty of traveling with friends!

[TarzansKat]

After we sighed with contentment countless times over tea, it was time to head back to the room for a little mid day break. The Magic Kingdom had evening EMH this evening, and we wanted to be well rested for that. Of course, we were too keyed up to nap really, but we were still able to pass a rather restful afternoon.

Or was it?

I decided to head out and take a walk to Old Port Royale. I wanted to get some soy milk to go with tomorrow morning's cereal, and also, just enjoy the resort. Tink would take her morning walks, but I'd yet to really explore our resort.

It was so beautiful. If I hadn't fallen in love with it already, I certainly did then. Just gorgeous. The lush vegetation, the little hidden areas to sit and watch the world go by. I have beautiful photos, but they're on my other computer, so I'll include those in a separate post.

Now, as I was walking back to our room, I did notice a rather ominous looking sky directly over Jamaica. And by ominous, I mean, oh boy. I remember there being a family on the bridge and the dad remarking on how incredible the sky looked. I offered to take a picture and e-mail it to them, and they thanked me but declined. It really was amazing.

I made it back to the room just in time, as soon as I turned into our door, did it ever start pouring!

And the began the debauchery of our evening with the shot heard round the world.

Thunder and lightening that is.

Although I do believe I was the weenie who sent Tink over to the window to check out how the rain was coming along, so I can't really blame her for the four letter word that came out of her mouth when lightening cracked right in our courtyard.

It scared the beejezus out of me and I wasn't standing next to the window at the time. :lmao:

Ah, the bond of true friendship. She'd already been through the smell unlike no other eminating from our fridge, and now this. Perhaps that's why I was feeling more indulgent later in the evening. More to come on that.

Tink and I passed the rain filled afternoon with the continuation of our game of rummy...because that's what pirates play...and waited a bit before we ventured out.

By the time we were heading out, I'd say we had a pretty steady drizzle going, not terribly pelting, but enough for me to want to wear a poncho. My companion, however, was not feeling the poncho love.

Actually, Tink had no desire to wear one, and I forced her. I do believe I even ignored her when she told me I didn't need to pack one for her. I knew. She would come over to the dark side. :darth

We headed out bravely, esconced in plasticity. I believe Tink made a few comments about feeling well preserved, and like a giant Ziploc, and then I made the first of the evening's comments that are not fit for the DIS.

It did however, make us laugh and take our minds off the plasticness. ;)




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[eandesmom]

poncho love.



this, right there...:rotfl2:

I'm with Tink. Curious to see how this plays out!!!!!! How fortuitous that you were already back at the resort resting while this brewed and could pass the time, as pirates do...

[TarzansKat]

this, right there...:rotfl2:


I can be colorful on occasion. :lmao:


I'm with Tink. Curious to see how this plays out!!!!!! How fortuitous that you were already back at the resort resting while this brewed and could pass the time, as pirates do...

Now, if only we'd had a bottle of rum. I should have picked that up instead of the soy milk. ;)

[eandesmom]

I can be colorful on occasion. :lmao:

Now, if only we'd had a bottle of rum. I should have picked that up instead of the soy milk. ;)

As long as you don't drink them together...that could be a little nasty.

I'm actually planning to pack rum, isn't that scary? It's not like we drink it at home other than at xmas for HBR's but for some reason, on vacay, rum and coke is a pretty huge thing for Jeff and he has swayed me over.

I'm just thinking of all the pool cocktail funds that could be saved with refillable mugs and bubble wrap packed rum.

:rotfl2:

[Charleston Princess]

Poor brave Tink checking on the weather for you and almost getting zapped because of it. :lmao:;)

Playing rummy while the rain drummed against the windows sounds like an excellent way to pass the afternoon.

Hmmm, my mind wandered off on a very funny tangent when you said you made a comment about the ponchos that was not DIS-appropraite. :rotfl:

[LegoMom3]

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By the time we were heading out, I'd say we had a pretty steady drizzle going, not terribly pelting, but enough for me to want to wear a poncho. My companion, however, was not feeling the poncho love.

Actually, Tink had no desire to wear one, and I forced her. I do believe I even ignored her when she told me I didn't need to pack one for her. I knew. She would come over to the dark side. :darth

We headed out bravely, esconced in plasticity. I believe Tink made a few comments about feeling well preserved, and like a giant Ziploc, and then I made the first of the evening's comments that are not fit for the DIS.

It did however, make us laugh and take our minds off the plasticness. ;)


Knowing what I know about what needs knowing in the conjuring of said comments.....pirate:.......

:lmao::rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

No wonder dinnertime was what it was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [insert *snort*laugh* here]....

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[eandesmom]

I may never look at poncho's the same again...

[Gabes_mommy]

I am just loving your TR! :goodvibes Did you and Tink meet here on the Dis? That is so amazing!!!

OK, I totally got teary at your pregnancy announcement. How wonderful for you!!! As an aside I'm sure the tears were because I am pregnant too and I am a hormonal mess, but still HUGE CONGRATS! :flower3:

[creativeamanda]

LOL, pirates play Rummy?

I've let some colorful language escape my mouth in that type of weather. I don't blame her :)

[TarzansKat]

As long as you don't drink them together...that could be a little nasty.

Ewww.


I'm actually planning to pack rum, isn't that scary? It's not like we drink it at home other than at xmas for HBR's but for some reason, on vacay, rum and coke is a pretty huge thing for Jeff and he has swayed me over.

I'm just thinking of all the pool cocktail funds that could be saved with refillable mugs and bubble wrap packed rum.

:rotfl2:


I want to be surprised, but I'm actually not. Am I getting to know you better? ;)

Poor brave Tink checking on the weather for you and almost getting zapped because of it. :lmao:;)

I know! Certainly that was not listed as a requirement in the bonds of friendship, but bless her, she can take one for the team. May have shaved a few years of her life, but I'll make it worth the while. :lmao:


Playing rummy while the rain drummed against the windows sounds like an excellent way to pass the afternoon.

It's just an excellent way to pass an afternoon no matter how you slice it.


Hmmm, my mind wandered off on a very funny tangent when you said you made a comment about the ponchos that was not DIS-appropraite. :rotfl:

That tangent you're on is probably exactly where I was. :lmao:

Knowing what I know about what needs knowing in the conjuring of said comments.....pirate:.......

:lmao::rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

No wonder dinnertime was what it was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [insert *snort*laugh* here]....

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You pig! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

That's even funnier now, huh? Good lord we were some dirty birds that night, but it was sooooooo much fun. I don't get to have that kind of perverted fun with many people.

I may never look at poncho's the same again...

I don't think you will. ;)

I am just loving your TR! :goodvibes Did you and Tink meet here on the Dis? That is so amazing!!!

Why, thank you! And yes, we did meet on the DIS. And all the luckier am I, that woman is my best friend on this blessed earth.


OK, I totally got teary at your pregnancy announcement. How wonderful for you!!! As an aside I'm sure the tears were because I am pregnant too and I am a hormonal mess, but still HUGE CONGRATS! :flower3:


Thank you and congratulations to you, too! And if anyone can commiserate about being a hormonal mess, believe me, it's me. I am so out of whack compared to my normal state of mind it's crazy. :lmao:

LOL, pirates play Rummy?

Well, we were fresh out of dice, and I didn't think we'd start wagering years of service. ;)


I've let some colorful language escape my mouth in that type of weather. I don't blame her :)

I didn't either, it scared the carp out of me.

[All7OfUs]

[QUOTE=eandesmom;35674796]
I'm actually planning to pack rum, isn't that scary? It's not like we drink it at home other than at xmas for HBR's but for some reason, on vacay, rum and coke is a pretty huge thing for Jeff and he has swayed me over.

I'm just thinking of all the pool cocktail funds that could be saved with refillable mugs and bubble wrap packed rum.



Only if it's then scary for the rest of us planning to do the same thing. :rolleyes1;)

But I may splurge on a juice or something else other than free coke. At $10 a pop for a pool libation, well, that could add up WAY fast.

TK- your afternoon sounds perfectly terrific!!

A giant ziplock?? :lmao:

Ummmm... now I'll have to use my imagination on what those comments might have been- maybe it's better to just know the truth? :rotfl2:

[TarzansKat]

Only if it's then scary for the rest of us planning to do the same thing. :rolleyes1;)


:lmao:


TK- your afternoon sounds perfectly terrific!!

A giant ziplock?? :lmao:

Ummmm... now I'll have to use my imagination on what those comments might have been- maybe it's better to just know the truth? :rotfl2:

I prefer to let your sordid little minds wander. It's much more fun that way.

[If U Had Wings]

Sounds like a great way to while away a rainy afternoon. I have to agree with Tink though on the ponchos. I'll do anything not to put one on, but when it's pouring in Disney they really are the best things. I'll grudgingly put one on if I have to.

[TarzansKat]

Sounds like a great way to while away a rainy afternoon. I have to agree with Tink though on the ponchos. I'll do anything not to put one on, but when it's pouring in Disney they really are the best things. I'll grudgingly put one on if I have to.

I'm not saying it's my favorite fashion statement, but really, there's no better protection from Florida rain. :thumbsup2

[TarzansKat]

It seems as though I am cursed.

Cursed to spend my days surrounded by handsome men.

A terrible fate, to be sure. ;)


It's a boy!!!

[pooh'smate]

Congrats on your new little pirate!!!!!!

[TarzansKat]

Congrats on your new little pirate!!!!!!

Thank you! :goodvibes

[All7OfUs]

:cloud9:It's a boy!!!!:cloud9:

[TarzansKat]

:cloud9:It's a boy!!!!:cloud9:

WOO HOO!!! pirate:

[TarzansKat]

I have a huge amount of photos to share with you, all from my walk that afternoon.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0502.jpg - I forgot about this lovely lady. She was waiting in our room for us.

These next few fall under the "where you live?" so aptly asked by our cabbie on that rainy night.

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Moving on, here's some random foliage / whatever I felt like taking a picture of.

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http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0652.jpg - We made a lot of off color comments about this bridge. Mostly about what it would be like to stumble over it.

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http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0702.jpg - I sat here for a bit. So tranquil.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0712.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0722.jpg - Any computer gamers out there? This so reminds me of Myst and Riven.

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http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0762.jpg - Don't you just love the detail here? Maybe I was going a little nuts because I'd never stayed here before, but I just loved observing how they created this entire atmosphere, and it was SO relaxing.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0782-1.jpg

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[TarzansKat]

I thought I'd break this into a separate part. Here's where I entered OPR, and took some interior shots, and the rest of my walk back. Note the darkening and ominous looking skies...

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http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0852-1.jpg - ahem...

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0862-1.jpg - I swear, this resort was made for me.

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http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0952.jpg - Detailing on the planked bridge. I love it!

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[eandesmom]

so lovely! You are making me want me want to stay there!!!!!!!!!

I've never seen a towel lady before...

[MRYPPNS]

Didn't you just love how the gift shop area smelled as you come in the door? Like coconuts and sand.

[LegoMom3]

BEAUTIFUL!! What a neat resort!

And "ahem" indeed!....pirate:


Wow, those skies really were dark, weren't they?!! I didn't notice, holed up in Mickey's Star Traders like I was....:rolleyes1

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[pooh'smate]

Love the pictures, makes me want to switch resorts. It looks so beautiful. The sky was very dark and ominous especially in that last picture with the palm trees. Now I am off to look at CBR resort thread. ;)

[Charleston Princess]

Thanks for ratcheting up my excitement, TK! Can't wait to be back there in just over four months!!! :yay:

[TarzansKat]

so lovely! You are making me want me want to stay there!!!!!!!!!

I've never seen a towel lady before...

OMG, it's such a beautiful resort.

Oh, yes. I've seen the towel lady on more than one occasion. Usually, towel animals...speaking of which, I should do a post just for fun of weird towel animals I've gotten. There have been so many. :lmao:

Didn't you just love how the gift shop area smelled as you come in the door? Like coconuts and sand.

Mmmm...I wish I was there right now.

Maybe if I go in the fridge and get the pineapple banana orange juice I just bought and sip it I can close my eyes and pretend.

It could work. :rolleyes1

BEAUTIFUL!! What a neat resort!

And "ahem" indeed!....pirate:


Wow, those skies really were dark, weren't they?!! I didn't notice, holed up in Mickey's Star Traders like I was....:rolleyes1

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Is that where you waited it out? I couldn't remember. :goodvibes

Love the pictures, makes me want to switch resorts. It looks so beautiful. The sky was very dark and ominous especially in that last picture with the palm trees. Now I am off to look at CBR resort thread. ;)

It's gorgeous! Where are you staying again?

Thanks for ratcheting up my excitement, TK! Can't wait to be back there in just over four months!!! :yay:

I was so excited to post this for you! I know what a hard decision it was to stay at CBR, and I just wanted you to see all these photos so you would know you TOTALLY made the right choice! :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

I was so excited to post this for you! I know what a hard decision it was to stay at CBR, and I just wanted you to see all these photos so you would know you TOTALLY made the right choice! :thumbsup2

Thanks! :goodvibes I did find myself questioning the decision, but knowing Chelsea wants to stay there, remembering the great time Charles and I had there in October, and seeing all of your pictures definitely seals the deal for me. I just hope we don't end up forever away from Old Port Royale -- I refuse to pay for a preferred room.

[pooh'smate]

It's gorgeous! Where are you staying again?


We are at POP right now but I do have a pin code that is good for 30% off values, 35% off mods and 40% off deluxe. I really want to stay deluxe but we decided to stay for longer instead of upgrading. My dh thinks this will be a once in a lifetime trip and when we get back we want to try to expand our family ;) so I don't know when we will be back, BUT I do know we will be back. I know my dh and he will LOVE it once I can get him there. He just really doesn't understand the whole Disney thing because he has never been. I think I may upgrade to CBR because he said that coconuts and the beach smell like vacation to him and Heidi said thats what it smells like, so I know he will love it. I will keep it a surprise and not tell him. He has left the whole planning thing up to me. Sorry to have rambled on. I should start a ptr but I am not sure I can devote the time to it so I have nobody to talk to about it here at home because nobody here is nuts for Disney like I am. Sorry I started to ramble again. :rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

Oh.My.Gosh!! That was one pretty picture spread, lady! I NEED to go to this resort to check it out!! Was the food over at the CS place looking any good?? I'm thinking that if I planned a meal there, it would give me the impetus I needed to make the trek to get a look-see.

Those clouds are rather scary looking!! I afear some foul weather headed yur way, Lassie! pirate:

[TarzansKat]

Thanks! :goodvibes I did find myself questioning the decision, but knowing Chelsea wants to stay there, remembering the great time Charles and I had there in October, and seeing all of your pictures definitely seals the deal for me. I just hope we don't end up forever away from Old Port Royale -- I refuse to pay for a preferred room.

Tink and I didn't pay for preferred and we ended up Jamaica, which was a nice leisurely (maybe five minute if that) walk to OPR. Plus you've got the internal bus system, should you so desire, and it's impossible to be the furthest out unless you book a pirate room, so rest assured.

I think it's great that Chelsea picked that resort, that's a huge affirmation. And it's going to be so nice and relaxing for you when you're out of the parks.

We are at POP right now but I do have a pin code that is good for 30% off values, 35% off mods and 40% off deluxe. I really want to stay deluxe but we decided to stay for longer instead of upgrading. My dh thinks this will be a once in a lifetime trip and when we get back we want to try to expand our family ;) so I don't know when we will be back, BUT I do know we will be back. I know my dh and he will LOVE it once I can get him there. He just really doesn't understand the whole Disney thing because he has never been. I think I may upgrade to CBR because he said that coconuts and the beach smell like vacation to him and Heidi said thats what it smells like, so I know he will love it. I will keep it a surprise and not tell him. He has left the whole planning thing up to me. Sorry to have rambled on. I should start a ptr but I am not sure I can devote the time to it so I have nobody to talk to about it here at home because nobody here is nuts for Disney like I am. Sorry I started to ramble again. :rotfl:

No, you talk about it!!! That's why I ask, because I want to know. :hug:

Can you remind me what time of year you're going again? That would definitely sway my advice on which resort I think you'd like better. That being said, if you're looking for something relaxing when you're not in the parks, then CBR is definitely it. :thumbsup2

Oh.My.Gosh!! That was one pretty picture spread, lady! I NEED to go to this resort to check it out!! Was the food over at the CS place looking any good?? I'm thinking that if I planned a meal there, it would give me the impetus I needed to make the trek to get a look-see.

Those clouds are rather scary looking!! I afear some foul weather headed yur way, Lassie! pirate:

You know, I never actually ate the counter service there, but I thought it looked pretty good. Maybe Heidi can chime in; I think she ate there at least once on her past trip. And I've actually been to the resort just to check it out, which is how Tink and I ended up staying there.

I begged. I'm not to proud to admit it. :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

Pooh's Mate: I think CBR would be a great choice for your vacation...my DH loved it. And I think it would appeal to your DH because it's very island/beach resortie instead of DISNEY bright and loud....plus the rooms are a great size and well worth any extra money over a value resort.

As to the food...it's a good food court....it's laid out in separate sections for different types of foods and I would think it could be time consuming for a big family like All7ofUs if everyone wanted something different (but very manageable for a small family). I liked the food court at CBR much better than at AS Music. As to the TS restaurant there....I wouldn't bother with it...we didn't eat there and it looks to be nothing special.....

[If U Had Wings]

The pictures are wonderful. I had been wanting to try out CBR this trip, but the mod race resort was POFQ. It will be on the list for next time though. It looks so tranquil and beautiful.

Those clouds look awfully scary though. I would have holed up too and not come out. :rotfl:

[pooh'smate]

No, you talk about it!!! That's why I ask, because I want to know. :hug:

Can you remind me what time of year you're going again? That would definitely sway my advice on which resort I think you'd like better. That being said, if you're looking for something relaxing when you're not in the parks, then CBR is definitely it. :thumbsup2

Thank you for listening. :goodvibes We are going from 11/28-12/10.



Pooh's Mate: I think CBR would be a great choice for your vacation...my DH loved it. And I think it would appeal to your DH because it's very island/beach resortie instead of DISNEY bright and loud....plus the rooms are a great size and well worth any extra money over a value resort.


Thank you Heidi for your input. I am sure he would love it.

[TarzansKat]

The pictures are wonderful. I had been wanting to try out CBR this trip, but the mod race resort was POFQ. It will be on the list for next time though. It looks so tranquil and beautiful.

I do love POFQ, but for totally different reasons. When I was at CBR, I really felt like I was having a vacation separate from the park atmosphere. It felt so tropical and relaxing to me.


Those clouds look awfully scary though. I would have holed up too and not come out. :rotfl:

We did that for a bit. I can't imagine walking around in that. Especially with the lightning right outside our window. :lmao:

Thank you for listening. :goodvibes We are going from 11/28-12/10.


I have no frame of reference for that time of year, except a short weekend I did one December, and we stayed at the Yacht Club.

I have to agree with Heidi, though, if your DH likes that more relaxed beachy feel, then CBR will be far better for you than Pop.

[pooh'smate]

I have no frame of reference for that time of year, except a short weekend I did one December, and we stayed at the Yacht Club.

I have to agree with Heidi, though, if your DH likes that more relaxed beachy feel, then CBR will be far better for you than Pop.

Well I did make a change.:rolleyes1 We are staying at WL. I thought about it and decided that since we are going for so long we would really appreciate the extra room. My dh said this morning he was wishing we could stay at WL so that cemented the decision for me. I am keeping it a surprise for him.

[TarzansKat]

Well I did make a change.:rolleyes1 We are staying at WL. I thought about it and decided that since we are going for so long we would really appreciate the extra room. My dh said this morning he was wishing we could stay at WL so that cemented the decision for me. I am keeping it a surprise for him.

If there's one resort I would recommend immediately over CBR, it's the Wilderness Lodge. For a first visit, you cannot beat the transportation, the interior corridors, the fun pool! Let me tell you, if it's pouring rain outside, there's nothing better than being able to walk to the food court completely dry. ;)

I'm so happy for you!

[TarzansKat]

Hey, guys? DH and I are having a really hard time agreeing on a name for the little bean. We like unusual names, and our five year old son has an Italian first name, Irish middle name.

I'm just wondering, if any of you are willing to share your favorite boy names? Even if it's something you wouldn't name your child, but you just like, or that you've come across?

I am so sick of looking at baby books and online sites and not being able to agree on anything.

Again, only if you want to. Thanks!

[pooh'smate]

If there's one resort I would recommend immediately over CBR, it's the Wilderness Lodge. For a first visit, you cannot beat the transportation, the interior corridors, the fun pool! Let me tell you, if it's pouring rain outside, there's nothing better than being able to walk to the food court completely dry. ;)

I'm so happy for you!

I am really excited and it looks so beautiful all decked out for Christmas. I know Alexia will love the boat. I hear you on the interior corridors and I am looking forward to covered bus stops too. They only had bunk bed courtyard view left so that is the room we are booked in. My said she will keep looking to see if a standard view room opens up though.

[pooh'smate]

Hey, guys? DH and I are having a really hard time agreeing on a name for the little bean. We like unusual names, and our five year old son has an Italian first name, Irish middle name.

I'm just wondering, if any of you are willing to share your favorite boy names? Even if it's something you wouldn't name your child, but you just like, or that you've come across?

I am so sick of looking at baby books and online sites and not being able to agree on anything.

Again, only if you want to. Thanks!

I will be thinking and get back to you. :upsidedow

[TarzansKat]

I am really excited and it looks so beautiful all decked out for Christmas. I know Alexia will love the boat. I hear you on the interior corridors and I am looking forward to covered bus stops too. They only had bunk bed courtyard view left so that is the room we are booked in. My said she will keep looking to see if a standard view room opens up though.

Your daughter would love the bunk bed, so if you don't get standard, that'll definitely be fun for her! Covered bus stops. Is there nothing sweeter?

I will be thinking and get back to you. :upsidedow

Thanks. I'm so stuck.

[Charleston Princess]

I shall think about baby names today. :goodvibes I will tell you that Connor was almost a Declan -- another good, unusual Irish name.

[TarzansKat]

I shall think about baby names today. :goodvibes I will tell you that Connor was almost a Declan -- another good, unusual Irish name.

Declan is such a neat name!

[Charleston Princess]

Declan is such a neat name!

It is -- I still like it.

[pooh'smate]

Ok I changed my resort again. I always thought that I had wanted to stay at WL but I really wasn't feeling it. I wasn't feeling Pop either but now I feel like I have the right resort. We are staying in a savannah view room at AKL. It was cheaper than the room I had a WL. My dd will LOVE it. She has said she wants to work in a zoo with the animals, but not cows, ever since she was 2.:rotfl: I do have to say I was surprised it was cheaper, but I am really excited. I am not telling my dd and dh so they will be surprised when we get there.

[Jagdcarcajou]

Hey, guys? DH and I are having a really hard time agreeing on a name for the little bean. We like unusual names, and our five year old son has an Italian first name, Irish middle name.

I'm just wondering, if any of you are willing to share your favorite boy names? Even if it's something you wouldn't name your child, but you just like, or that you've come across?

I am so sick of looking at baby books and online sites and not being able to agree on anything.

Again, only if you want to. Thanks!

Heya,

We named my youngest son Dresden. Not sure if German names are off the list for you, but there ya go! :)

[TarzansKat]

Ok I changed my resort again. I always thought that I had wanted to stay at WL but I really wasn't feeling it. I wasn't feeling Pop either but now I feel like I have the right resort. We are staying in a savannah view room at AKL. It was cheaper than the room I had a WL. My dd will LOVE it. She has said she wants to work in a zoo with the animals, but not cows, ever since she was 2.:rotfl: I do have to say I was surprised it was cheaper, but I am really excited. I am not telling my dd and dh so they will be surprised when we get there.

Very cool! My mother has stayed savannah view and absolutely loved it. :thumbsup2

Heya,

We named my youngest son Dresden. Not sure if German names are off the list for you, but there ya go! :)

I like it! :goodvibes

[All7OfUs]

Thanks, Heidi for chiming in on the food court options! As you will see in a week or two on my PTR, we have an empty slot for lunch that will be a non-ticket use day. So, we are trying to figure out where a good CS place to go would be. I think the only resort (mod or deluxe) we aren't going to get to would be CBR, so we were thinking it might be fun to hop over there to eat and take a look.

[Tinkerbellarella]

Um. Hi all. :wave:

[Tinkerbellarella]

I thought I'd break this into a separate part. Here's where I entered OPR, and took some interior shots, and the rest of my walk back. Note the darkening and ominous looking skies...

Do I not have copies of your pics?!?! I've NEVER seen these before and am completely...I don't even have words for the way the pictures of the storm makes me feel. Simply incredible. And beautiful in a scary way.

::sigh::

Can we go back now? I'll take it, storm clouds and all.

I just caught up and I so want to go back and quote so much. I'm undecided as to whether I will or not. And I know our good peeps deserve an explanation as to why I've been MIA for so long, particularly since I may want to add my "flavor" to this report going forward again, and I promise that will come, my friends. I feel so bad for "abandoning" this little trippie. Kat's in the know and understands but still...

For now, know this, it partly included a kitteh, a boyfriend, a freakish laceration, two surgeries, two casts, 3 months recovery and a $2,200 bill. :scared1:

But I'm back.
Have a flower.

:flower3:

[LegoMom3]

Um. Hi all. :wave:

Do I not have copies of your pics?!?! I've NEVER seen these before and am completely...I don't even have words for the way the pictures of the storm makes me feel. Simply incredible. And beautiful in a scary way.

::sigh::

Can we go back now? I'll take it, storm clouds and all.

I just caught up and I so want to go back and quote so much. I'm undecided as to whether I will or not. And I know our good peeps deserve an explanation as to why I've been MIA for so long, particularly since I may want to add my "flavor" to this report going forward again, and I promise that will come, my friends. I feel so bad for "abandoning" this little trippie. Kat's in the know and understands but still...

For now, know this, it partly included a kitteh, a boyfriend, a freakish laceration, two surgeries, two casts, 3 months recovery and a $2,200 bill. :scared1:

But I'm back.
Have a flower.

:flower3:


Umm......

Can I reach through my monitor right now and just HUG you?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:


YOU HAVE BEEN MISSED!!!! You seriously just made my day to see these posts. :cloud9:

.

[Pollito916]

Hello stranger! Welcome back, I hope things are settling down in your life!

[Tinkerbellarella]

Umm......

Can I reach through my monitor right now and just HUG you?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:


YOU HAVE BEEN MISSED!!!! You seriously just made my day to see these posts. :cloud9:

.

What better way to be welcomed back than with Skittle hugs. :goodvibes
I missed you too.

Hello stranger! Welcome back, I hope things are settling down in your life!

Um, settling down? Never. Not in my life! LOL But we are experiencing a low level of drama at the moment, which is a positive change.

Excuse me while I go and knock on anything and eveything that even looks wooden in my house...

[If U Had Wings]

Tink!!!!!! :)

May I say that it made me smile to see your post tonight?

Hope everything in your life is getting back on an even kiel again. It sounds like it's been a rough time lately.

And is that a ticker I see down in your signature??

[Charleston Princess]

Hi, Tink! It is so good to see you on the DIS again! :goodvibes

[All7OfUs]

OMGosh, it's like a long lost friend is back!! I'm tickled you're here again!

Sounds all very frightening, though. I hope you're well on your way to a full recovery on all fronts!

[Tinkerbellarella]

Tink!!!!!! :)

May I say that it made me smile to see your post tonight?

Feeling's mutual. :goodvibes

And is that a ticker I see down in your signature??

'Tis, though right now it's still a tentative ticker.

Hi, Tink! It is so good to see you on the DIS again! :goodvibes

Hey you! How are things in your neck of the woods?

OMGosh, it's like a long lost friend is back!! I'm tickled you're here again!

:blush:

Sounds all very frightening, though. I hope you're well on your way to a full recovery on all fronts!

Parts of it were very scary and I had that feeling that life would never be normal again, but we keep moving forward.

:flower3:

[pooh'smate]

Welcome back Tink. I dropped by your blog, it looks really neat. I can't wait until I have time to look at it deeper.

[If U Had Wings]

'Tis, though right now it's still a tentative ticker.



Tentative ticker is better than no ticker at all!

[Tinkerbellarella]

Welcome back Tink. I dropped by your blog, it looks really neat. I can't wait until I have time to look at it deeper.

The blog is SO much fun.

Tentative ticker is better than no ticker at all!

True that. I'm also tossing around the idea of a pre-trip report...

I may also write the next chapter of this TR. We shall see. It's much easier to get back into the DIS swing of things than I thought.

[GaRain]

Ok, count me in on this trip report - can't wait for the next update!!
I love CBR - haven't stayed there in awhile....so beautiful, so I am loving your pictures!!!

Lara

[Jagdcarcajou]

Um. Hi all. :wave:

:grouphug:

Yay, you're back!

[Tinkerbellarella]

So, I promised some backstory on my absence from the DIS and here you have it. After this I'll post some pics and comments/additions to some of what TK has already posted, including my morning walks, and then it's onward, upward and forward with the trip! I can't believe it was almost a year ago...

So this past year has been...well...challenging for me in many, many ways. Wonderful too, but challenging. Shortly after this trip with my long, lost sis, I found out that my job at work would be changing - for the better. I was definitely excited to have the opportunity to basically be able to 'design' my position and was looking forward to having it instituted in the summer...oh? a delay?...ok, maybe the fall...that's inconvenient?...well, the first of the new year makes sense, right?...no?...we need to do some revisions? Harumph. Suffice it to say we're coming up on the 1-year anniversary of the start of my job change and while yes, my job has changed - I've taken on more responsibility and worked a heck of a lot of hours - the title, the move to salary and all the other good stuff about the change hasn't happened.

Now, let me just say that I know I'm incredibly lucky to have, not just a job, but a well-paying, secure job in the current economy and I thank God everyday for it. I know all too well how tough it is right now. Of 10 of our closest friends, more than half are unemployed. My mom, who was doing paralegal work, has an advanced degree, etc. has been laid off 3 times in almost as many years. In this last go-round it took her 7 months to find something after sending out almost 500 resumes and she ultimately took a $26K cut in pay.

My frustration arises not from my pay, etc. just from the promise of this promotion and having it put off while other people's pre-existing jobs are put on all the front burners. This isn't the "normal" way things are handled in our small department and, having been there for 6 years, is certainly not what I'm used to. Fingers are crossed that this piece of stress will be handled on or around my review in May.

And as if work wasn't stressful enough, I have a 3-hour roundtrip commute each day. Spending 15 hours of your life in transit takes its toll.

On top of the work stress, I was poked, prodded, needled, scanned, x-rayed and generally tested for many medical reasons this year, including for some seriously scary conditions, like leukemia and lymphoma. It wasn't until early February of this year that I was given as clean of a bill of health as I'm going to get (I have a pre-existing, currently incurable liver condition). I was heading to some sort of doctor at least once a month and am SO happy to have walked away with a good diagnosis and to not have to (hopefully) walk into another exam room until September of this year.

The two biggest stressors, however, happened in early fall of last year and involved two of the biggest joys of my life:

My boyfriend (from our Universal trip last April):
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Jan%202011%20PTR/thinker.jpg

and my kitties (technically only one kitty - the little black and white devil who looks soooo innocent and sleepy in this pic):
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/girlies2.jpg

One Saturday in early September, my boyfriend came home from the gym rubbing his arm. He works out 5 days a week and isn't one to complain, so I knew it must be bothering him. However, he simply 'rested' it and didn't think anything of it. The next day he went to play football with some friends and about halfway into the game was involved in a play where a 300 lb. man landed on his arm. Yes. THAT arm. We left shortly after to attend his grandmother's 90th birthday party and quickly realized something wasn't quite right. His arm was swollen, blue from bicep to wrist and, well, mushy. After a trip to his orthpaedist a couple of days later, we found out that he'd torn his bicep tendon off the bone and it would require surgery to repair.

While we were waiting for surgery to be scheduled, Life saw fit to treat us with another...well, it really felt like a tragedy at the time. The Friday after his injury, in the wee hours of the morning, the BF and I were woken up by the sound of something clattering to the floor and a cat scrambling downstairs. There were no yowls or howls and so we figured on the normal mischief and fell back to sleep. When I woke up, however, I found a very different scene. Our kitty Dory was cowered under our dining room table, with little spots of blood in the white fur of her back, right leg. I don't handle situations like this well and immediately screamed for the man and broke down into tears. At first we couldn't coax her out but finally he got her out and commenced calming her down so he could check her out. In the meantime, I hunted out what had fallen to the floor.

And was promptly HORRIFIED.

My boyfriend hunts with his family (I'm NOT a fan of this and he knows it but it isn't a dealbreaker for me) and had been cleaning up one of his hunting knives the day before. It was on a table but unsheathed. Rather it had been on the table. It has a small lanyard on the butt end and the cat had pulled it down and when it hit the floored and ricocheted, it had caught her back leg.

Ok, it's making me ill to relive this, so let me just finish up.

After getting her to her regular vet, we were advised they couldn't treat her as her Achilles tendon had been sliced through and it would need to be surgically reattached.

Ironically the EXACT SAME injury/procedure that my BF was going through (though in her 'leg' and not her 'arm').

We took her to an emergency vet that happened to have a wonderful orthopaedic surgeon on staff. He completed the surgery successfully and gave us a good outlook for the future - she likely wouldn't lose the use of that leg.

I cannot tell you how much I cried in that 24 hour period. But the fun was just beginning...

We brought her home two days later with a big cast on her leg. She was going to have to be confined...for the next THREE MONTHS while it healed. She would progress from a full, hard, leg cast to a half cast to a wrap and would need to learn to walk with that leg again.

Here are some pictures from the day we brought her home:

Sitting with her grammy. It was a really emotional time, but this remains one of my favorite pictures. It says so much about her personality. And yes, her cast signed. :goodvibes
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2641.jpg

The area where her IV was. We called this her bracelet.
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/bracelet.jpg

We were so surprised at how adaptable she was and although we were warned that it would likely take her weeks to start using her leg, rather than dragging it behind her, she was up and walking 36 hours after surgery. Apparently McDonalds is a universal healer:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/mickeys.jpg

Although this was her normal MO:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/campin.jpg

Shortly after she was home and settled (and confined, all night and whenever one of us wasn't home, to an extra large dog crate) BF went in for surgery. It went well, but at his first follow-up visit we received icky news - he was being put into a shoulder to wrist cast "just in case" for 4 weeks. He was devastated. I was pretty sure that between that (he's really active and isn't one to ask for help) and caring for the cat (4 oral meds a day, vet visits every two weeks) I was going to need to be committed for Christmas.

Fast forward three months (and $2,200 in vet bills later) and both of my babies were cast-less and using their limbs. It was the perfect holiday gift. I was ready to have at least some semblance of normal back.

Needless to say my time was short most of the fall and early winter and I was barely keeping it together most days. As much as I think the DIS might've provided some relief, especially this TR, I simply didn't have anything left to give.

I'm incredibly thankful for our good fortune in light of some pretty grave injuries (many times the tendon in both BF and Dory's cases can't be reattached or is done so unsuccessfully) and am FINALLY settling back into the routine. There are two things that I realized I was missing - the DIS and all the good friends I've made her and planning a Disney trip. Well, now I'm back to both. I'm here to help finish out this report and to reconnect with some of my favorite people and have not one, but TWO possible trips to plan for and write about (and finish this time, I promise!!!). The first PTR has begun (link in my siggie) and I'm so excited to be writing on this report again.

I thank you all so much for your 'welcome back's' and well wishes and I appreciate your patience. They really warm my heart. I need to pull some pictures together and go through my notes again (how quickly a year passes) and then I promise to have a trip-related update posted. Keep your eyes peeled this week.

:flower3:

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Tink! What a doozie of a year! Your perseverance is incredible! I probably wouldn't have made it through any of that with my sanity intact! :hug:

[TarzansKat]

Um. Hi all. :wave:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/Jack2-3.jpg

We missed you.

Just sayin'.


Can we go back now? I'll take it, storm clouds and all.

What the h were we thinking planning an overnight in New England? I want to go to Disney in May! :lmao:


But I'm back.
Have a flower.

:flower3:

I missed your flowers. They're so cheerful. :hug:

[Tinkerbellarella]

Oh, Tink! What a doozie of a year! Your perseverance is incredible! I probably wouldn't have made it through any of that with my sanity intact! :hug:

It was NOT easy, nor was it pretty. I've never felt so helpless. But with a TON of help from my mom with the cat and a lot of support from my friends and family, we did it. And I'm happy to say I think me and the BF are stronger for it. :goodvibes

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/Jack2-3.jpg

We missed you.

Just sayin'.

Wait, do I get one of these every time I come back from a hiatus? Maybe I should go on hiatus more often. ;)

What the h were we thinking planning an overnight in Boston?

I think the thought process went something along the lines of you are incubating Squirt and the vet ate my bank account...how else can we have a divalicious girls weekend with tea? Because there now must always be tea. ::yes::

I want to go to Disney in May! :lmao:


From your lips to Gods ears, my friend. Maybe next May. Can you leave Squirt when he's 10 mos. old? Or, perhaps if this whole running things works out as planned we can head down together for the Wine and Dine Run in October.

F&WF.
MNSSHP.
(Running.)
Tink and Kat's and BF's birthdays.

Dude. We might singlehandedly incapacitate the Mouse. :faint:

[TarzansKat]

Wait, do I get one of these every time I come back from a hiatus? Maybe I should go on hiatus more often. ;)

No. :lmao:

Don't make me pull out a Mad Hatter on you.


I think the thought process went something along the lines of you are incubating Squirt and the vet ate my bank account...how else can we have a divalicious girls weekend with tea?

Oh, that.

Ri-ight.

Still want to go. ;)


Because there now must always be tea. ::yes::

The gospel according to Tink. Doesn't that sound so prophetic? Give me an AMEN!:thumbsup2


From your lips to Gods ears, my friend. Maybe next May. Can you leave Squirt when he's 10 mos. old?

Most likely, no. It depends on how well he does nursing, and whether or not I'm able to nurse or have to pump exclusively like last time. For those of you who feel this is TMI, cover your eyes. ;)


Or, perhaps if this whole running things works out as planned we can head down together for the Wine and Dine Run in October.

F&WF.
MNSSHP.
(Running.)
Tink and Kat's and BF's birthdays.

Dude. We might singlehandedly incapacitate the Mouse. :faint:

Which October are we talking about? October of this or next year?

And yes. All of those combinations would be scary. And I love how running is in parantheses. LOL One year, you and are going for our birthdays. They're only five days apart, somehow we must be able to manage it.

[Tinkerbellarella]

Don't make me pull out a Mad Hatter on you.

When that time comes, I shall futterwacken...vigorously.


The gospel according to Tink. Doesn't that sound so prophetic? Give me an AMEN!:thumbsup2

Amen and Hallelujah. And how appropriate as I just got back from Mass. Not to steal all of Christopher Moore's thunder, but I should totally write a book and call it that.

Which October are we talking about? October of this or next year?

October 2011

And I love how running is in parantheses. LOL

Well, if I'm the only one running, it's not fair to include it for the whole group. ;)

And you know how we would make it there for both our birthdays (and an honorary birthday for the man)?

Answer:

10/8/11-10/15/11

An 8 day trip. With dining. And MNSSHP. And birthday pins all around.

Just sayin...

[TarzansKat]

When that time comes, I shall futterwacken...vigorously.

I want the futterwacken reserved for when we finish a half marathon together. Deal? Because I would pay money to see you do that. Or at least supply your Italian margarita.


Amen and Hallelujah. And how appropriate as I just got back from Mass. Not to steal all of Christopher Moore's thunder, but I should totally write a book and call it that.

HA!



October 2011

This is actually when I'm thinking of going with my boys again. Either Sept or Oct of 2011.



Well, if I'm the only one running, it's not fair to include it for the whole group. ;)

Well, when I start to exercise after Squirt is born, it's possible I may join you in this endeavor.


And you know how we would make it there for both our birthdays (and an honorary birthday for the man)?

Answer:

10/8/11-10/15/11

An 8 day trip. With dining. And MNSSHP. And birthday pins all around.

Just sayin...

Oooo...eight days, you temptress. Sadly, the only way I can take time off that week would be if I quit. My supervisor always goes away the week of Columbus Day. It's a sad curse. I so wanted to be in Disney on my 30th birthday, at an MNSSHP, but it wasn't in the cards because of that. Ah well.

[If U Had Wings]

Tink, what a rough year! Hopefully this year will be much easier on all of you. You definitely deserve it after that.

[Pollito916]

Oh Tink, what a rough year you've had! :hug: I can totally understand why you wouldn't be up to dis-ing and am glad you are back. Things can only get better, right? Looking forward to finishing this TR and your new PTR!

[GaRain]

Wow, that was a lot to go through - totally understand not getting back to this! Glad everyone in the household is ok!! :cheer2::grouphug:

[All7OfUs]

Injuries throw me into full panic mode too, so I CAN relate to this!!! Glad you're feeling like you're on the rebound now, and are finding some sense of relief and normalcy now.

[TarzansKat]

Hey, guys. I've hesitated posting this because of how private we are, but I'm not going to be around as much. My mom is currently in the cardiac ICU of our local hospital. I don't want to go into great detail about what happened, because she's very private as well, but they're hoping to bring her out of sedation today to see how she responds. Please keep us in your thoughts.

[maroo]

Praying for you guys, TK. :hug::hug::hug:

[TarzansKat]

Praying for you guys, TK. :hug::hug::hug:

Thank you. :hug:

[pooh'smate]

Prayers going up.:hug:

[Charleston Princess]

I've been thinking about you, sweetie! :hug:

[TarzansKat]

Prayers going up.:hug:

Thank you. :hug:

[TarzansKat]

I've been thinking about you, sweetie! :hug:

Thank you. :hug:

[Pollito916]

Sorry to hear about your mom, TK. I will be thinking of you and praying for your family. :hug:

[Tinkerbellarella]

Please keep us in your thoughts.

You know I am. :hug:

If TK isn't able to make it to the boards but has info. she feels she wants to share, I'll definitely update you all.

As far as an update to the TR, I'm hopeful this week. We were on vaca in the Tinkerbellarella household last week so I didn't do much. I've got some pic uploading to do and then hopefully I can get a few updates out.

:flower3:

[TarzansKat]

Sorry to hear about your mom, TK. I will be thinking of you and praying for your family. :hug:

Thank you very much.

You know I am. :hug:

If TK isn't able to make it to the boards but has info. she feels she wants to share, I'll definitely update you all.

Thanks, Tink. I may not be up to posting, but if you can update as we learn more, that would be much appreciated.

[shannn]

Prayers going up for both of you. I understand how hard it can be to bounce back from difficulties. Please know that we're all right here!

:hug:

[TarzansKat]

Prayers going up for both of you. I understand how hard it can be to bounce back from difficulties. Please know that we're all right here!

:hug:

Thank you very much.

[If U Had Wings]

As far as an update to the TR, I'm hopeful this week. We were on vaca in the Tinkerbellarella household last week so I didn't do much. I've got some pic uploading to do and then hopefully I can get a few updates out.

:flower3:

That sounds like the makings of a pretty great vacation. I need more of those vacations when I don't do much. I love Disney, but relaxing vacations they are not. :)

[TarzansKat]

Things are not looking well. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

[If U Had Wings]

TK, I'll be praying for your family. :hug::hug:

[maroo]

Oh, this just breaks my heart.

We love you, TK. Hang in there!!!

[Circusgirl]

TK - all best love and energy coming your way!

[TarzansKat]

TK, I'll be praying for your family. :hug::hug:

Oh, this just breaks my heart.

We love you, TK. Hang in there!!!

TK - all best love and energy coming your way!

Thank you.

[TarzansKat]

My mother passed this morning. Eventually, I'd like to write more, but for now, while I am still...at a loss for words...I'll borrow a memorial poem I found on the interent.

Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.

[Native NYer]

Oh TK I am so sorry.
You and your family are in my prayers.

[If U Had Wings]

TK, I'm at a loss to put into words what I'm feeling for you right now. Please just know that you and your family are in all my thoughts and prayers.

[Millie12591]

Oooh honey, I'm so sorry. I've seen you around on threads I've read. Maroo filled me in tonight on what was happening with your mom. I just wanted to stop over to give you my heartfelt sorrow and tell you I'm lifting you and your family up in prayer. :hug:

[All7OfUs]

Oh Kat!! I cannot even express how torn I am for you and your family! We've talked, and I know. Know that you are aching, and probably numb right now. Peace be with you!

[Charleston Princess]

TK, I am so very, very sorry! May you be given the strength to get through this! All my thoughts, prayers, and love to you! :hug:

[Normangirls]

TK, I am so sorry for your loss. I know words bring little comfort at a time like this, but I hope it helps that you and your family are in my prayers.

And please remember to take care of yourself. You know how important that is right now.

[TarzansKat]

Thank you all for your support.

[2ScottishPrincesses]

TK, Macushla, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've not been on Dis for a long time and couldn't believe it when I checked in, you and your family are in my prayers:hug:

[maroo]

Tk - Just wanted to tell you that we love you and are praying for you!!!

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

[mrp4352]

You and yours are held in prayer.


My mother passed this morning. Eventually, I'd like to write more, but for now, while I am still...at a loss for words...I'll borrow a memorial poem I found on the interent.

Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.

[TarzansKat]

Sorry, guys. Wrong report. I mean to post an update on the pirates trip report and accidentally did it here.

Hopefully I'll update this one soon and not leave you all hanging. :flower3:

[Tinkerbellarella]

TK, Macushla, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've not been on Dis for a long time and couldn't believe it when I checked in, you and your family are in my prayers:hug:

Looky, looky who found Hook-y!

Hey YOU! Welcome back. :hug:

And Dude, TK, I'm totally the one leaving them hanging. I'm trying to find which folder I stored my morning walk pictures in so I can do that update. By this weekend the latest. Seriously. Because if I can't find those pics then it must mean we never went to Disney...

[TarzansKat]

Tk - Just wanted to tell you that we love you and are praying for you!!!

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

Thank you.

You and yours are held in prayer.

Thank you very much.


And Dude, TK, I'm totally the one leaving them hanging. I'm trying to find which folder I stored my morning walk pictures in so I can do that update. By this weekend the latest. Seriously. Because if I can't find those pics then it must mean we never went to Disney...

Dude. I have those pictures on my computer. Although uploading to Photobucket has been a nightmare for me lately.

Get crackin! :lmao:

TK, Macushla, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've not been on Dis for a long time and couldn't believe it when I checked in, you and your family are in my prayers:hug:

HEY!!!! So happy to see you here. Thank you for your prayers.

What a surprise for you, huh? Between my being pregnant and my recent loss, I'm sure you're thinking what else did I miss? :hug:

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Looky, looky who found Hook-y!

Hey YOU! Welcome back. :hug:



:blush:have to admit I have been rather remis with my Dis-ing as things have been a bit unsettled between one thing and another:crazy2: but I'm back with a vengance and grateful for the lovely welcome:goodvibes... might even bite the bullet and get back to the TR I've not updated in months:scared:


HEY!!!! So happy to see you here. Thank you for your prayers.

What a surprise for you, huh? Between my being pregnant and my recent loss, I'm sure you're thinking what else did I on miss? :hug:

Oh TK when I signed back in and read your thread I just sat and had a wee bubble :sad: I was so happy and sad for you all at the one time :hug:.

[TarzansKat]

:blush:have to admit I have been rather remis with my Dis-ing as things have been a bit unsettled between one thing and another:crazy2: but I'm back with a vengance and grateful for the lovely welcome:goodvibes... might even bite the bullet and get back to the TR I've not updated in months:scared:

I didn't even realize you had a trip report going, and I'd love to read it, so get crackin! ;)



Oh TK when I signed back in and read your thread I just sat and had a wee bubble :sad: I was so happy and sad for you all at the one time :hug:.

Thank you, hon. Thirty has definitely been an interesting year. :hug:

[Tinkerbellarella]

Missing pics have been located. Pics were not missing. Tink is a word that rhymes with shmidiot. Pics are currently being uploaded to Photobucket. Update immiment. ::yes::

[If U Had Wings]

Missing pics have been located. Pics were not missing. Tink is a word that rhymes with shmidiot. Pics are currently being uploaded to Photobucket. Update immiment. ::yes::


:woohoo:

[TarzansKat]

Missing pics have been located. Pics were not missing. Tink is a word that rhymes with shmidiot. Pics are currently being uploaded to Photobucket. Update immiment. ::yes::

YES!

A Tink update!!!! :goodvibes

I mean that in all sincerity, I've missed having you here. :hug:

[Tinkerbellarella]

YES!

A Tink update!!!! :goodvibes

I mean that in all sincerity, I've missed having you here. :hug:

And I sincerely missed being here.

Just about done resizing. This "work" thing keeps getting in the way. ;)

[Tinkerbellarella]

Oh my goodness.
Look at this place!
It's all familiar...and cozy-like!

Oh how I've MISSED this lil' trip report of ours.

Lemme stretch out here and put my feet up and I'll continue our tale.
Gather 'round children and let me speak to you about...

Getting up at 5 a.m.

Yes, THAT 5 a.m.
On vacation.
In Disney.

Unfortunately I work an hour and a half from home. And in order to be up, presentable and on time, I have to get up at 5 a.m. Monday through Friday. And that internal alarm doesn't really have an OFF button anymore. So, on every morning of our trip I was up at 5 a.m.

While normally one might think, "THE HORROR!", yeahhhhh, not so much for me. I love me some early morning Disney. The Disney "coffee walk" as it's been coined here on the DIS. (Did ZZUB start that? I miss Z.) A'course, I'm not out and about getting coffee. I more prefer the walk part of it.

Each night before retiring, I'd get my outfit ready for the next day. I'd shower in the evening, leaving TK the shower at her leisure for the whole morning. When my internal alarm would go off, I'd tiptoe into the bathroom and change up in there. Mind you, I wasn't what I'd call "pretty-fied" but I was presentable enough for anyone I'd encounter on my walk in the early morning light.

Namely bunnies. And ducks. And the occasional human being who hopefully had forgotten to put his/her contacts in before leaving their room to encounter, well, the lovlieness that is me sans make-up at 5 a.m.

The morning of my very first walk was the earliest I was out. I think I was walking by 5:10 a.m. It was lovely - mostly dark with bits of lavender just starting to peek in on the horizon. It was a little humid still, from the typhoon that had blown us back to the resort the night before, and warm, but nothing unbearable. I felt the tiniest bit stuffy and my throat was a little scratchy, but I figured it was nothing but the AC.

Remember that for later.

I walked with a purpose that morning because truthfully, I also woke up a little bit sad. As TK mentioned eons ago now, the last time I'd stayed at CBR had been with my grandparents, circa 1993. My grandmother was like a second mother to me and we were very, very close. About 8 months after our trip she passed away, succumbing to a very long battle with lung cancer. Twelve days before Christmas. I'd not returned to the resort since and, for a while, wasn't sure I'd ever be able to. During our planning, though, I realized that I did want to return. And I wanted to do it with a good friend who would understand how tangible memories can be in the right place and the right time. Given the recent events in TK's life, it seems timely that I'm writing this post now.

Love you, girlie! I do. :hug:

On my last trip we'd stayed in Trinidad South. I had no idea what our room number was but, for some reason, the building location and, specifically, the courtyard were very sharp memories in my mind. I'd set out to find that very spot, sit a spell, and think on my grandmother. I headed around the back part of the oval, moving away from the front of the resort. It was quiet and for a long time, I was the only one out. Soon, the bunnies started to venture out and then race back into the brush when they heard my sneakers. The ducks began quacking, but quietly, as if they knew it was too early to get their real quack on. I made it to Trinidad South and wandered a bit. I found the quiet pool and after that it was like GPS was pulling me back to that room from 16 years before.

I found the courtyard.
I sat.
I even cried a little.
And I had a few moments, just me and my gram.

I collected myself and headed out to finish the walk. I've done the "coffee walk" in quite a few places - ASMu, POP, the Poly, the Swolphin/Epcot resort area, and the CBR "coffee walk" is the best. Really. Even better than the Poly. I think it's actually because the resort is so big. The grounds are as lush as the Poly, but there's more of them. Everything is so well-maintained. Unless you're around the OPR area, you'd never know you were in Disney. Over the next 3 days I took lots of pictures. I can't distinguish, anymore, what picture was taken when, so here are some of my favorites from my 3 days worth of walks:

Setting out from Jamaica at dawn:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2581.jpg

Trinidad North and OPR:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2582.jpg

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2587.jpg

Heading towards the "back" of the resort, I'd go over this bridge...
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2584.jpg

and then under it...
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2589.jpg

right by this guy:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2591.jpg

"Sand" turtles by the beach near OPR (they're concrete):
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2596.jpg

Looking across, at Castaway Cay in the foreground, and then Jamaica:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2599.jpg

Main pool area:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2598.jpg

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2605.jpg

OPR:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2604.jpg

The Marina and Bike Rental:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2603.jpg

Jamaica from OPR:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2595.jpg

Heading over the island (NOLost) - Hi Man and Cute Child! I'd like to think they weren't running away from the crazy lady with the camera:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2611.jpg

I heart this shot:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2612.jpg

The paths meander all over the island:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2613.jpg

Seriously, the most idyllic spot for a nap, no?
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2614.jpg

Dude this bridge is steep. I keep trying to imagine navigating it after a new too many...Matter of fact, the way this pic is tilted, it looks like I've ALREADY had too many LOL!
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2615.jpg

Sunrise in 'Jamaica':
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2617.jpg

The beach/playground in Jamaica from the "Don't Cross Whilst Drunk" bridge:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2618.jpg

Our "home" building:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2585.jpg

SO. GREEN. (And yellow and blue.)
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2586.jpg

[TarzansKat]

Each night before retiring, I'd get my outfit ready for the next day. I'd shower in the evening, leaving TK the shower at her leisure for the whole morning. When my internal alarm would go off, I'd tiptoe into the bathroom and change up in there.

Yes, folks. She is one of the most considerate people I've ever traveled with. And you can't have her. She's mine. So there, Tink's BF!!!! :lmao:

I felt the tiniest bit stuffy and my throat was a little scratchy, but I figured it was nothing but the AC.

Remember that for later.

Cue ominous and foreboding music.

Given the recent events in TK's life, it seems timely that I'm writing this post now.

Love you, girlie! I do. :hug:

I found the courtyard.
I sat.
I even cried a little.
And I had a few moments, just me and my gram.

Thank you. I know how hard it was, and yet how happy you were to stay at this resort with me, and I feel priviliged...honored really, that you considered it to be an option.

Given that I can't even think of staying anywhere I've stayed with my mom right now, I can understand what kind of moments those would have been for you just thinking of your gram.

And I love you, too.

And just think, now your gram and my mom will be able to watch all our crazy antics and sit back and laugh.

[TarzansKat]

Heading over the island (NOLost) - Hi Man and Cute Child! I'd like to think they weren't running away from the crazy lady with the camera:
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2611.jpg

Sunrise in 'Jamaica':
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2617.jpg


You do realize that you were stalking the man and cute child, right? ;)

[Tinkerbellarella]

Yes, folks. She is one of the most considerate people I've ever traveled with.

I try. :blush:

And you can't have her. She's mine. So there, Tink's BF!!!! :lmao:

Were he reading this he'd say, "There are days you can have her!" LOL
Jerk.

Thank you. I know how hard it was, and yet how happy you were to stay at this resort with me, and I feel priviliged...honored really, that you considered it to be an option.

Given that I can't even think of staying anywhere I've stayed with my mom right now, I can understand what kind of moments those would have been for you just thinking of your gram.

Some people say time heals all wounds. I don't know if this is true. But time does amplify the good memories and suppress the bad. We've discussed this in and out and sideways and I know that you know that someday, it'll be more smiles and less heartache.

And just think, now your gram and my mom will be able to watch all our crazy antics and sit back and laugh.

They'll likely also just shake their heads as we try heading over that bridge after one Pina Colava too many...

You do realize that you were stalking the man and cute child, right? ;)

You know, I was going to comment on this when I posted the pictures...LOL I will attest that the man was NOT actually running away from me with his child. He was walking. At a leisurely pace. I was just walking slower. And taking pictures every 3.5 steps.

[TarzansKat]

I try. :blush:

You suceed.


Were he reading this he'd say, "There are days you can have her!" LOL
Jerk.

I'm sure my DH would feel the same way about me right now, especially given the rampant pregnancy hormones. Thank goodness they're more level than they were in the first trimester. :lmao:


Some people say time heals all wounds. I don't know if this is true. But time does amplify the good memories and suppress the bad. We've discussed this in and out and sideways and I know that you know that someday, it'll be more smiles and less heartache.

I know this, in essence, because my Granddad has been gone for thirteen years now.


They'll likely also just shake their heads as we try heading over that bridge after one Pina Colava too many...

I think that two Pina Colavas would probably be one too many for me, given how strong they were! And yet, we may have to try it. ;)


You know, I was going to comment on this when I posted the pictures...LOL I will attest that the man was NOT actually running away from me with his child. He was walking. At a leisurely pace. I was just walking slower. And taking pictures every 3.5 steps.

Are you sure it wasn't CUTE MAN and cute child? ;)

[Pollito916]

Awesome pictures! I love CBR at sunrise. I'll probably never see it first hand that way, so thanks for the pics! I also can't believe how green everything is! I guess I've been living in the desert too long.

[maroo]

Well...you must be amazing...because I actually have a desire to wake up early on vacation and go walking around the resort...

And that resort looks AMAZING!

Awesome update!

[All7OfUs]

What a lovely, heartfelt update! So truly beautiful.

You probably don't know this, without having read the very beginnings of my PTR, but some of my upcoming trip in Sept. is all about my gram as well. It was she who instilled my deep love of all things Disney, and I yearn to just sit and contemplate all that she was to me in a place she would have loved (we always went to DLR together when I was a child). If I may wax for a spell... her favorite drink was an apricot sour, and I am determined to have a silent toast in her honor at the Brown Derby (I'll be solo at that point). This was HER kind of place-being themed with her era, and I can't help that if she were alive, we would have really enjoyed being there together in a place like that!

OK, so that was a very long way of saying, "I get it!" I really do.

[Charleston Princess]

Ah, it's so good to have you back and regaling us with tales, Tink!!!

I love early morning walks at Disney! I think there is just a certain play of sunlight across those buildings that can't be found anywhere else. :lovestruc

I am glad you had a few moments to sit and remember your gram in the courtyard. :hug:

[jenjolt]

I didn't realize how much I had been missing this trip report!!

Your pictures of CBR are just breathtaking!! I think on my next trip I'm going to go for an early morning walk and just enjoy the resort! What a splendid idea!!!

Can't wait for more!

[If U Had Wings]

Getting up at 5 a.m.

Yes, THAT 5 a.m.
On vacation.
In Disney.

Unfortunately I work an hour and a half from home. And in order to be up, presentable and on time, I have to get up at 5 a.m. Monday through Friday. And that internal alarm doesn't really have an OFF button anymore. So, on every morning of our trip I was up at 5 a.m.

I can't express how jealous I am that you can do this. I have to get up at 5 am daily too, but my internal alarm wants nothing to do with being up at that hour. I can't tell you how often I oversleep and am running out the door barely presentable to be able to catch my train. On days off, my internal alarm is thrilled that it doesn't have to get up until about 7 or so. I live with the hope that one of these days it will get with the program.

The morning of my very first walk was the earliest I was out. I think I was walking by 5:10 a.m. It was lovely - mostly dark with bits of lavender just starting to peek in on the horizon. It was a little humid still, from the typhoon that had blown us back to the resort the night before, and warm, but nothing unbearable. I felt the tiniest bit stuffy and my throat was a little scratchy, but I figured it was nothing but the AC.

Remember that for later.

What a lovely way to start the day. I'm a bit scared about your scratchy throat though. Over the years I've become well acquainted with the Disney scratchy throat. Never really ends well.

On my last trip we'd stayed in Trinidad South. I had no idea what our room number was but, for some reason, the building location and, specifically, the courtyard were very sharp memories in my mind. I'd set out to find that very spot, sit a spell, and think on my grandmother. I headed around the back part of the oval, moving away from the front of the resort. It was quiet and for a long time, I was the only one out. Soon, the bunnies started to venture out and then race back into the brush when they heard my sneakers. The ducks began quacking, but quietly, as if they knew it was too early to get their real quack on. I made it to Trinidad South and wandered a bit. I found the quiet pool and after that it was like GPS was pulling me back to that room from 16 years before.

I found the courtyard.
I sat.
I even cried a little.
And I had a few moments, just me and my gram.

It's wonderful that you got to have those moments to yourself to be in touch with your grandmother.



Seriously, the most idyllic spot for a nap, no?
http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/Disney%20May%202009/DSCN2614.jpg

Love this spot!

[eandesmom]

what a lovely update! Thank you for sharing your morning walk, I feel invigorated and peaceful after walking with you.

:goodvibes

[Tinkerbellarella]

Are you sure it wasn't CUTE MAN and cute child? ;)

Honestly, I dunno. I never saw his face. And don't even GO THERE with any comments on his back side. LOL

I also can't believe how green everything is!

Honestly, I loved that the most about CBR and the Poly.
I mean, I'd stay in a broom closet to go to Disney, but I miss that part when I stay at POP and the other values.

Well...you must be amazing...because I actually have a desire to wake up early on vacation and go walking around the resort...

LOL! I do it all the time because, in a way, I HAVE to. I need to do something with myself. I'm not the type who can just laze around in bed, unfortunately. I'd recommend trying it at least once. Timing it as the sun is just over the horizon is perfect with all the purples, pinks and oranges!

You probably don't know this, without having read the very beginnings of my PTR, but some of my upcoming trip in Sept. is all about my gram as well. It was she who instilled my deep love of all things Disney, and I yearn to just sit and contemplate all that she was to me in a place she would have loved (we always went to DLR together when I was a child). If I may wax for a spell... her favorite drink was an apricot sour, and I am determined to have a silent toast in her honor at the Brown Derby (I'll be solo at that point). This was HER kind of place-being themed with her era, and I can't help that if she were alive, we would have really enjoyed being there together in a place like that!

I feel a lot of love in Disney, and it's not just the Mouse's Magic (or any of the alcoholic beverages I consume LOL)! I think that's a big reason why I keep going back.

Oh.

And :hug: to you and your gram.

Ah, it's so good to have you back and regaling us with tales, Tink!!!

Good to be back. I saw a picture of Harrison Ford the other day with Spielberg and Lucas. I immediately thought of you. LOL

I love early morning walks at Disney! I think there is just a certain play of sunlight across those buildings that can't be found anywhere else. :lovestruc

It's like the smell of the GCH and the monorail. It's like the taste of an Itzakadoozie or a Mexican Margarita. All of those things can be had elsewhere but somehow they're better in Disney.

I didn't realize how much I had been missing this trip report!!

That IS you that recently became my friend of FB, yes? LOL

I think on my next trip I'm going to go for an early morning walk and just enjoy the resort! What a splendid idea!!!!

DO IT!

(No pressure.)

I can't express how jealous I am that you can do this. I have to get up at 5 am daily too, but my internal alarm wants nothing to do with being up at that hour. I can't tell you how often I oversleep and am running out the door barely presentable to be able to catch my train. On days off, my internal alarm is thrilled that it doesn't have to get up until about 7 or so. I live with the hope that one of these days it will get with the program.

There are mornings my wiring is faulty, it's just not often and NEVER on vacation. BF is often the same way, so I might have company on my morning walks in September, but I think we'll do our best to stay in bed until at least 6:30.

Look at us.
We're wild.
We're crazy.
Sleeping in so "late".

:lmao:


I'm a bit scared about your scratchy throat though. Over the years I've become well acquainted with the Disney scratchy throat. Never really ends well.

Never really ends well is right.

On a better note, cough drops aren't as expensive in the World as one might think.

what a lovely update! Thank you for sharing your morning walk, I feel invigorated and peaceful after walking with you.


:thumbsup2

If TK and I have an accord, I'd like to write the next chapter about the rest of our evening at MK.

Aye?

[TarzansKat]

I'd love for you to write the next chapter!

I think it will probably be more interesting coming from your perspective anyway, given some of the...entertainment...I was providing that evening. ;)

[jenjolt]

Yes it is me that recently became your FB friend! I do so enjoy FB LOL!!!

[LegoMom3]

Well fan-freakin'-tastic......yet ANOTHER resort that I simply must try!!:headache:



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Srsly, how gorgeous is that place?!.....I never knew. I'm with you on the early morning coffee walks (I think Zzub may indeed have coined that term....:sad1:). And I'd like to pull up one of them there hammocks!.....looks like a great place to spend a lazy afternoon.:cloud9:


SO happy to see you back here Tink!!!

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[TarzansKat]

Hey folks! Tink is gone on vacation for about the next ten days or so, but I know she wants to do the next update. I'll try to see if I can fill in with anything in the mean time, like my rapier wit and charm. ;)

[If U Had Wings]

:yay:

[TarzansKat]

(This same post will be on my other trip reports.)

I've been thinking of DIS names for the kiddos. Instead of DS1 and DS2...which kind of makes me think of Dr. Suess and Thing 1 and Thing 2, I think we'll go with a Nemo theme.

When, DS1 was little, he adored Nemo. We watched it every day for quite some time. Henceforth, he'll be Nemo.

And, in my mind, I've been thinking of the new baby as Squirt. I even bought a Squirt plush for him in Disney long before I knew if he was a boy or a girl, because I figured Squirt was gender nuetral enough to be a cool plush toy for either.

Long story short, Squirt will be making his debut on the EAC very shortly.

I've discussed it with my doctor's office, and I'm scheduled to be induced on Monday. For those of you who know me on Facebook, please just keep this on the DIS. I'm not going to post anything on there at this time.

I may be going in on Sunday night (if my cervix isn't thinned enough) but the last time I was checked, it was thinning on its own. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, and that's when we'll decide if I have to go in on Sunday night and have a gel put on, or if I will go in on Monday morning for the straight induction.

DH and I are really excited.

My sister and her husband are arriving on Monday night, with plans to sleepover my father's house with Nemo. Nemo is thrilled that his aunt and uncle are coming, that he gets to sleep over my dad's, and there's been talk of teaching Nemo how to ride a two wheel bike, which my sister insists on purchasing for him. She's really doing everything she can (as the older sibling, I'm sure she remembers what it was like when I was born) to make this special for Nemo, and it's really heartwarming for me.

And bittersweet. My mom and Nemo had a ton of plans for when Squirt was due to arrive, and, obviously, those won't happen. So as we forge ahead and make new plans, we are happy, and sad, all at once.

Since I've been on maternity leave, I've really been missing my mom. I have more time to think about her, and part of me is still in shock that she's not here. It seems surreal.

I know she'll be with me in spirit, which is comforting, but my heart wants her physical presence, no matter how much my head knows its not possible.

At any rate, I appreciate all your love and support, and how excited you've all been about this baby coming. In some ways, it's almost like you've given me little pieces of her enthusiasm, and for that, I'm really, truly grateful.

And, heck, I'm grateful that come Monday / Tuesday, I won't be pregnant anymore!!!!

We can't wait to hold Squirt in our arms, and welcome this addition to our family. Unless I get checked out tomorrow and have progressed farther than I thought, that's the game plan. I'll definitely keep you posted, if not myself, than through Tink or LegoMom.

And again, thanks.

[2ScottishPrincesses]

:goodvibes you're in my thoughts and prayers, good luck my Lovely

[TarzansKat]

:goodvibes you're in my thoughts and prayers, good luck my Lovely

It's you!!! How are you, dearie?

And thank you. :hug:

[2ScottishPrincesses]

It's you!!! How are you, dearie?

And thank you. :hug:

Apart from being a really pants Diser I'm doing well:rolleyes1. Life's been very busy between new job, surge in cake orders, facebook taking up a fair bit of my computer time and life in general being a bit mental ;):rotfl: We are not returning to WDW until Aug 2012 so I've not been on the Dis so much but now that we're nearly in August and that will mean it's LESS than two years til our trip I need to get my but in gear so you'll see me about these parts tons more:surfweb:.

So glad to hear your pregnancy has gone well and you're headed for the final straight now:woohoo: make sure you get plenty rest in before the baba makes his appearance:goodvibes

[TarzansKat]

Apart from being a really pants Diser I'm doing well:rolleyes1. Life's been very busy between new job, surge in cake orders, facebook taking up a fair bit of my computer time and life in general being a bit mental ;):rotfl: We are not returning to WDW until Aug 2012 so I've not been on the Dis so much but now that we're nearly in August and that will mean it's LESS than two years til our trip I need to get my but in gear so you'll see me about these parts tons more:surfweb:

So glad to hear your pregnancy has gone well and you're headed for the final straight now:woohoo: make sure you get plenty rest in before the baba makes his appearance:goodvibes

I'm glad to hear that you're doing well, even if life is a bit crazy!

I'm not exactly sure when we'll be headed back to the World. I have lots of different ideas in regard to that, but most of it hinges on what kind of a baby Squirt is. :thumbsup2

I'm trying to rest. It's tough, but we do the best we can. I'm so looking forward to Monday. :goodvibes

[2ScottishPrincesses]

I'm not exactly sure when we'll be headed back to the World. I have lots of different ideas in regard to that, but most of it hinges on what kind of a baby Squirt is. :thumbsup2

I'm trying to rest. It's tough, but we do the best we can. I'm so looking forward to Monday. :goodvibes

I don't know if you are aware of this but I'm a bit psychic and I have a feeling that the best time for Squirt to visit the world for the first time would be the beginning of Aug'12 :hippie: ;) just sayin' what I see :rotfl:

[TarzansKat]

I don't know if you are aware of this but I'm a bit psychic and I have a feeling that the best time for Squirt to visit the world for the first time would be the beginning of Aug'12 :hippie: ;) just sayin' what I see :rotfl:

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