TK and Tink: The Trip Report You Never Saw Coming - *Update 7-22* P43 [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

TarzansKat

05-31-2009, 09:18 AM

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The Proposal (http://http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32086740&postcount=33) - TK

The Proposal and The Big Day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32093635&postcount=47) - Tink

The Early Morn (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32166784&postcount=63) - TK

Florida Air...Is There a Sweeter Smell? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32358561&postcount=106) - TK

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A CBR Stay For We (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32469747&postcount=135) - TK

Where Be Our Cabins, Matey? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32632058&postcount=174) - Tink

Schnazzy...Say It With Me: Schna-zzy!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32829854&postcount=222) - TK

A Perfectly Palatable, Perhaps Even Delightful Dinner (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32983882&postcount=254) - TK

And The Rain Rain Rain Came Down Down Down (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33180952&postcount=284) - TK

My First Disney Morning (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33558212&postcount=341) - TK

Tonga, Tonga, Tonga! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33931519&postcount=365) - TK

Onward! To the Magic Kingdom! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34118309&postcount=395) - TK

A Pirate's Life Is A Wonderful Life, A Rovin' Over The Sea (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34267018&postcount=423) - TK

What Do You Mean, We Did My Whole To Do List? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34522661&postcount=440) - TK

My Apologies (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34656391&postcount=457) - TK

Internal Filter? What's That? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34746130&postcount=473) - TK

The Grand Tea (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35170793&postcount=494)

Photo Update (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35554150&postcount=498)

A Mid Day Break (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35673979&postcount=509)

Photo Update (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35823956&postcount=528)

Photo Update Cont'd (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=35824008&postcount=529)

A TINK UPDATE - YES!!!!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36597374&postcount=620)

MRYPPNS

05-31-2009, 09:28 AM

You sneaky little girls! Holding out on us like that!!

TarzansKat

05-31-2009, 09:33 AM

You sneaky little girls! Holding out on us like that!!

Hee hee.

Do you have any idea how hard it was to keep this secret? :lmao:

Charleston Princess

05-31-2009, 09:35 AM

When did this happen??? :laughing:

TarzansKat

05-31-2009, 09:39 AM

When did this happen??? :laughing:

:rolleyes1 All shall be revealed in due course.

Actually, I'm just waiting for the arrival of our dear Tink before I bust into the details. She's actually not feeling well right now, and I don't know if she'll be on today. We can always hope. :thumbsup2

trixiequilts

05-31-2009, 10:00 AM

How fun! :banana: I can't wait to hear about it!!!

creativeamanda

05-31-2009, 10:08 AM

LOL. I cant believe you kept it from all of us.

LegoMom3

05-31-2009, 10:11 AM

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Hey look!....Tink's name takes up the whole top of the window!!
:rotfl:

Hee hee.

Do you have any idea how hard it was to keep this secret? :lmao:

Hmm....

Maybe??....:rolleyes:

How fun! :banana: I can't wait to hear about it!!!

Me too!!!!!!....:rolleyes1

C'mon, Tink, feel better!! This promises to be SO good! Would some Skittle hugs help?....cuz I have a few to spare....

.

jmamom

05-31-2009, 10:14 AM

I can't wait to read this one, I love both of your other reports!:goodvibes

TarzansKat

05-31-2009, 10:23 AM

I should have done this earlier, but a big ole :welcome: to everyone!!!! :goodvibes

How fun! :banana: I can't wait to hear about it!!!

I won't lie.

We...had...a...BLAST!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup2

LOL. I cant believe you kept it from all of us.

I can't either. I think we both almost slipped so many times.

Hey look!....Tink's name takes up the whole top of the window!!
:rotfl:

Seriously. When that girl picks a screen name, she goes all out.

Hmm....

Maybe??....:rolleyes:

Oh, you're getting ratted out eventually, my dear. ;)

I can't wait to read this one, I love both of your other reports!:goodvibes

Yay! Thank you very much. :goodvibes

Tinkerbellarella

05-31-2009, 12:58 PM

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Gosh. That's one good looking window.

You sneaky little girls! Holding out on us like that!!

Yeah...we're good like that.

Do you have any idea how hard it was to keep this secret? :lmao:

Seriously. Seriously.

When did this happen??? :laughing:

Oh we'll break out ALL the details. Promise.

Actually, I'm just waiting for the arrival of our dear Tink before I bust into the details. She's actually not feeling well right now, and I don't know if she'll be on today. We can always hope. :thumbsup2

Awww...so sweet, waitin' for lil' ol' me. Me and my bronchitis.

How fun! :banana: I can't wait to hear about it!!!

After a while you'll be beggin' for us to shut up! LOL

LOL. I cant believe you kept it from all of us.

SO not easy.

Tink's name takes up the whole top of the window!!
:rotfl:

I wish you could've seen just how many attempts it took me to get it all to fit. I think TK was able to completely unpack in the time it took me to just get my name up there.

Hmm....

Maybe??....:rolleyes:

Oh my friend, you can only play innocent and naive for so long!

C'mon, Tink, feel better!! This promises to be SO good! Would some Skittle hugs help?....cuz I have a few to spare....

.

Really, huh? Skittle hugs make a great gift. ;)

I can't wait to read this one, I love both of your other reports!:goodvibes

Yay! Welcome! Glad you're here.

We...had...a...BLAST!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup2

Understatement of the century. :goodvibes

Seriously. When that girl picks a screen name, she goes all out.

Expect no less.

Hello all! Well as TK points out, I am a sick little DISer. A souvenir I didn't even have to pay for...with money, anyway. I'm now making backpayments via Z-pack.

However, I'm here and we're going to tell you a fun little story about a fun little trip to the World that, as the report title says...you never...saw...comin'.

:banana:

2ScottishPrincesses

05-31-2009, 02:09 PM

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:woohoo:Excellent, really looking forward to this one:thumbsup2

TarzansKat

05-31-2009, 04:46 PM

I wish you could've seen just how many attempts it took me to get it all to fit. I think TK was able to completely unpack in the time it took me to just get my name up there.

I do believe it is quite possible that I did unpack my whole suitcase in the time it took you to do the window. :lmao:

Understatement of the century. :goodvibes

Well, I didn't want to give it all away. ;)

:woohoo:Excellent, really looking forward to this one:thumbsup2

:welcome:, hon!!!! Happy to have you here, and oh my goodness, not too long before your trip starts! How EXCITING!!!

pooksma

05-31-2009, 05:24 PM

As a fellow secret keeper I give you both a :thumbsup2 and look forward to reading more.

Raecheal

05-31-2009, 05:32 PM

ohhh... why do i feel like i'm missing out on something really good? :confused3:goodvibes:laughing:

I love the window picture!!

:wave2: I"m in popcorn::

Tinkerbellarella

05-31-2009, 07:45 PM

I do believe it is quite possible that I did unpack my whole suitcase in the time it took you to do the window. :lmao:

Who are we kidding? In the time it took me to do the window? Nah, not the whole window. Probably just the time it took me to admit to the fact that I needed the entire top of the window to get my name in. LOL

As a fellow secret keeper I give you both a :thumbsup2 and look forward to reading more.

I really don't know how I didn't slip. It was NOT easy, especially in the last couple of days before the trip.

ohhh... why do i feel like i'm missing out on something really good? :confused3:goodvibes:laughing:

I love the window picture!!

:wave2: I"m in popcorn::

Welcome! And it was something REALLY good. :)

2xcited2sleep

05-31-2009, 07:46 PM

:scared1::woohoo::yay::eek:

HOW did you keep this secret?? Can't wait to hear more. Do tell! popcorn::

If U Had Wings

05-31-2009, 10:28 PM

Woo hoo! So excited by the surprise report. Can't wait to hear all about it!

pooh'smate

05-31-2009, 10:36 PM

I am here. I so need to catch up on the Dis but I am looking forward to this report.

MegansMom

06-01-2009, 12:42 AM

OH you tricky girlies you!!!! I can't WAIT to hear the details, so you better start spilling RIGHT NOW!!!!! ;)

Tinkerbellarella

06-01-2009, 07:55 AM

:scared1::woohoo::yay::eek:

HOW did you keep this secret?? Can't wait to hear more. Do tell! popcorn::

Believe me, this whole exercise turned me into a pretty good secret-keeper.

Woo hoo! So excited by the surprise report. Can't wait to hear all about it!

I'll be honest, I almost slipped and said something to YOU in particular a couple of times.

I am here. I so need to catch up on the Dis but I am looking forward to this report.

Hi! I think it's fair to speak for TK and say we're BOTH happy to have you!

OH you tricky girlies you!!!! I can't WAIT to hear the details, so you better start spilling RIGHT NOW!!!!! ;)

TK and I have been having a behind-the-scenes discussion on the logistics of co-writing the report and I think we have everything squared away. The big piece I need to take care of on my end to really get the ball rolling is to get my pics uploaded. Unfortunately being sick delayed everything but hopefully I'm at the tail end of it...

Thanks to EVERYONE for jumping on board! :flower3:

Normangirls

06-01-2009, 08:36 AM

I am SO on board -- I couldn't hit Subscribe fast enough.

Please tell me that is not some random Motel 6 room at Dollywood.

lauren_elizabeth

06-01-2009, 08:44 AM

Ohhh, a surprise trip report?! How exciting! Can't wait to hear all about it!

If U Had Wings

06-01-2009, 09:11 AM

I'll be honest, I almost slipped and said something to YOU in particular a couple of times.

Ha! I'm evil that way. Seriously, I have some secret ability that people want to tell me everything. Even unknown people waiting in line with me at stores. I can get anyone's life story in about 1/2 an hour if need be. :rotfl:

TK and I have been having a behind-the-scenes discussion on the logistics of co-writing the report and I think we have everything squared away. The big piece I need to take care of on my end to really get the ball rolling is to get my pics uploaded. Unfortunately being sick delayed everything but hopefully I'm at the tail end of it...

Does this mean we get some headless TK shots?

TarzansKat

06-01-2009, 09:24 AM

MY GOODNESS!

:welcome: to all! I'm excited and we've barely started!!!! :lmao:

As a fellow secret keeper I give you both a :thumbsup2 and look forward to reading more.

Thanks. Happy to have you here!

ohhh... why do i feel like i'm missing out on something really good? :confused3:goodvibes:laughing:

Hi! It's because you totally are. But don't worry, all will be revealed in due course.

:scared1::woohoo::yay::eek:

HOW did you keep this secret?? Can't wait to hear more. Do tell! popcorn::

It was very, very, very hard.;)

Woo hoo! So excited by the surprise report. Can't wait to hear all about it!

Yay! Happy you're here. :goodvibes

I am here. I so need to catch up on the Dis but I am looking forward to this report.

Hi, hon!

OH you tricky girlies you!!!! I can't WAIT to hear the details, so you better start spilling RIGHT NOW!!!!! ;)

I am a tricksy one, am I not?

I am SO on board -- I couldn't hit Subscribe fast enough.

:thumbsup2

Please tell me that is not some random Motel 6 room at Dollywood.

Oh, dear lord!!! :rotfl2:

It's not. :laughing:

Ohhh, a surprise trip report?! How exciting! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Excellent! Happy to have you here.

Does this mean we get some headless TK shots?

It's quite possible that Tink may even be doctoring my headless shots, but that's all I can say about that right now.

Tinkerbellarella

06-01-2009, 09:58 AM

Please tell me that is not some random Motel 6 room at Dollywood.

SOOOOO not Dollywood! LOL

Ohhh, a surprise trip report?! How exciting! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Yes, and we've decided to reveal a lot in due course and not right at the beginning. We're evil like that.

I can get anyone's life story in about 1/2 an hour if need be. :rotfl:

Isn't it lovely when someone tells me something not only that you didn't need to know but that you certainly never ever WANTED to know???

Does this mean we get some headless TK shots?

Is there any other kind of TK shot? :rolleyes1

I am a tricksy one, am I not?

Tricksy hobbitses.

It's quite possible that Tink may even be doctoring my headless shots, but that's all I can say about that right now.

Just call me TK's head doctor.

TarzansKat

06-01-2009, 10:14 AM

Just call me TK's head doctor.

:rotfl2:

It's only funny because it's so true!!!

LegoMom3

06-01-2009, 10:27 AM

Alright, alright, enough banter and write the TR already!!!!!!!!!

:rolleyes1

maroo

06-01-2009, 12:11 PM

Oh my goodness!!!!!!

:worship: Another TK TR!!!! :)

I can't believe you kept this a secret! How in the world? When?

I will never, ever be away from the DIS for a week...ever again! :faint:

PrincessV

06-01-2009, 01:13 PM

I'm in!

Wait... am I allowed in? :flower3:

I'm so sorry we never caught up. Trust me - we weren't good company, my family and I, at that time. Too hot, too tired and not feeling good. :guilty:

I'm looking forward to the report, though! :yay:

If U Had Wings

06-01-2009, 01:15 PM

It's quite possible that Tink may even be doctoring my headless shots, but that's all I can say about that right now.

This I can't wait to see!

Isn't it lovely when someone tells me something not only that you didn't need to know but that you certainly never ever WANTED to know???

Very scary. I'm always amazed at what people will tell complete strangers. Maybe I should get a job working for HBO's Taxicab confessions?

:rotfl:

TarzansKat

06-01-2009, 07:13 PM

Alright, alright, enough banter and write the TR already!!!!!!!!!

:rolleyes1

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Ask, and ye shall receive. Although a "please" would have been nice. ;)

Oh my goodness!!!!!!

:worship: Another TK TR!!!! :)

I can't believe you kept this a secret! How in the world? When?

I will never, ever be away from the DIS for a week...ever again! :faint:

Ha ha! Except when you go to Disney, right?

It was hard to keep it from you. Trust me. Very, very hard.

I'm in!

Wait... am I allowed in? :flower3:

I'm so sorry we never caught up. Trust me - we weren't good company, my family and I, at that time. Too hot, too tired and not feeling good. :guilty:

I'm looking forward to the report, though! :yay:

You are so allowed in! Quite frankly, at the time, Tink and I definitely fit that description as well, but that's all I'm going to say about that.

My only regret is that I did not get to meet you. Which just means that we'll have to do that at some point. :thumbsup2

Very scary. I'm always amazed at what people will tell complete strangers. Maybe I should get a job working for HBO's Taxicab confessions?

:rotfl:

:lmao:

TarzansKat

06-01-2009, 07:26 PM

No, it wasn't indecent.

Okay, wait. Maybe it was a little, but I was just kidding. :lmao: It's possible I may have even asked Tink's BF if I could borrow her. ;)

In all seriousness, every trip starts as an idea. An idea that you want to go the World. That you want to do certain things. That you'd like to share those things with a certain someone.

In my case, it happened to be that I wanted to go to the World with Tink. My DIS twin. My long lost sister. The Luke to my Leia. The Romy to my Michele. The Laverne to my...did we ever really decide which one of us was which?

Anyway, this isn't a pre trip report, it's a trip report, but before we start talking about what we did, I figured you all would like a little background.

Hi, my name is TK, and I'm a Jack Sparrow-aholic.

That about sums it up. ;) Now I happened to take a trip with my mom, nana, and my four year old son in December of 2008. After that trip, I was a bit tired. A bit happy and a bit dissappointed. And a bit desirous of a trip to the World where I could do what I wanted.

When I wanted.

Where I wanted.

To heck with the consequences!!!!

Pirate. pirate:

But I wasn't ready for a solo trip. And so rolling around in my head like a pinball in a machine, hitting into certain parts of my brain making those ding noises and such was an idea.

An idea to go to the World with Tink. Who, quite frankly, has not only enlightened my life but become my dearest friend in the world and World, the only exception being my husband.

I can't tell you what she means to me. I can't put it all into words. There are things that I can tell her that I don't admit to anyone. And I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for a friend like that. I went through a sad period of a lack of quality friends, and it was depressing.

I mean, we all have our families, but not much beats the friendship shared between women.

It's the bond.

Of the sisterhood.

YA YA!!!!! :lmao:

Anyway, now that you know roughly how we met, and roughly how close we are, let's suffice it to say that my little idea eventually got voiced to my husband.

TK - "Honey?"

TK's DH (who bears a remarking resemblance to Jack Sparrow:cloud9:) - "Yes?" The wariness in his voice is well warranted, he can tell this is my I'm about to ask you something interesting voice.

TK - "What do you think if I went to Disney World with Tink?"

TK's DH - "Okay. When?"

Ahhhh....and so the idea was born. Or maybe I asked her first and then told him. Who can say? Either way, once the man gave the green light, all systems were GO.

But only, how to propose.

How to ask my dear friend if she would share a trip with me to the World.

Hmmm..... :scratchin

I'd like to pretend I was creative. I'd like to pretend that I thought up something really interesting and funny and witty and wonderful.

But basically, the IM convo went something like this.

TK - "Hey, Tink."

Tink - said something amazingly witty and clever in response

TK - "I have an idea....a proposal if you will."

Tink - "Yes?"

TK - "Will you....could you....would you go to Disney World with me?"

Tink - "YES!!!!"

Or something like that. We can ask her how she remembers it. :lmao:

And that dear friends, is how this trip was born.

Now we definitely had our ideas about when we wanted to go (which mostly involved convenience for my DH since he'd be responsible for DS the whole time), and where we wanted to stay, and OF COURSE what we wanted to eat, but that will all be revealed in due course.

As I said, this is a trip report.

And without further ado, I turn the forum over to my dear friend, Tink, and the beginning of day one.

Take it away!!! :flower3:

maroo

06-01-2009, 07:38 PM

oh, this is going to be FABULOUS!!!!!

I am almost glad we did not get a pre-trippie!! This is so much better! A two for one, if you will!

TarzansKat

06-01-2009, 07:43 PM

oh, this is going to be FABULOUS!!!!!

Dude. I'm excited that you're excited! :yay:

I am almost glad we did not get a pre-trippie!! This is so much better! A two for one, if you will!

Words I thought no one would ever say. Honestly, I'm glad we pulled off this surprise. I think it's more interesting this way, given that I've been so traditional in the past. And this was not a traditional trip. Not in any sense of the word. :thumbsup2

pooksma

06-01-2009, 08:34 PM

And this was not a traditional trip. Not in any sense of the word. :thumbsup2

The best kind!:laughing:

Charleston Princess

06-01-2009, 09:31 PM

Can't wait to hear Tink's version of how this went down! :rotfl:

PaMom001

06-01-2009, 09:56 PM

MegansMom

06-01-2009, 09:57 PM

AHHHHHHH THE SUSPENSE!!!!!! You are KILLING me girlie..............but I secretly LOVE it!!!! ;)

pooh'smate

06-01-2009, 10:18 PM

I can't tell you what she means to me. I can't put it all into words. There are things that I can tell her that I don't admit to anyone. And I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for a friend like that. I went through a sad period of a lack of quality friends, and it was depressing.

I mean, we all have our families, but not much beats the friendship shared between women.

It's the bond.

Of the sisterhood.

YA YA!!!!! :lmao:

I so understand what you mean as I have no friends like that now. I sooooo miss it. I too am glad that we didn't get a ptr it is more fun this way I think.

Pollito916

06-02-2009, 12:27 AM

It's about time you two got hitched! :rotfl2:

Seriously, I can't wait to read the rest of this trip report. One favor TK, can you make sure Tink finishes this one? :flower3:

All7OfUs

06-02-2009, 12:36 AM

Don't feel bad, maroo, I was only gone for 3 days and look what happens!?! :lmao::lmao: Seriously, this is gonna be great!- and so very reminescent of our own trip's inception. :rotfl2: Only we aren't keeping ours a secret! We started our PTR a year and a half before it! Silly gooses, we are.

I so can't wait to see what you two have cooked up and served. I think that's what I'm looking forward to most- doing whatever I want (mostly) when I want to, and not having to worry about who likes what food, what ride, etc...

2xcited2sleep

06-02-2009, 06:01 AM

What a lovely proposal. I find myself sitting here thinking, "would you rather have someone propose marriage?" "or going to WDW?" :rotfl: Sadly I can't decide. :lmao:

I am sure you gals had a fun time and am looking forward to hearing where you stayed and OF COURSE where you ate! popcorn::

TarzansKat

06-02-2009, 07:01 AM

The best kind!:laughing:

Right on!

Can't wait to hear Tink's version of how this went down! :rotfl:

I'm sure her memory is better than mine. :thumbsup2

OMG, OMG!! It's V!!!

She has arrived!

AHHHHHHH THE SUSPENSE!!!!!! You are KILLING me girlie..............but I secretly LOVE it!!!! ;)

Heh heh. pirate:

I so understand what you mean as I have no friends like that now. I sooooo miss it. I too am glad that we didn't get a ptr it is more fun this way I think.

Don't worry. You'll find a friend like that again, I promise. If it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone.

It's about time you two got hitched! :rotfl2:

I know. Quite frankly, we were borderline indecent.

Seriously, I can't wait to read the rest of this trip report. One favor TK, can you make sure Tink finishes this one? :flower3:

Oh, she won't have a choice. I'm way too excited about this report to not finish it.

Don't feel bad, maroo, I was only gone for 3 days and look what happens!?! :lmao::lmao: Seriously, this is gonna be great!- and so very reminescent of our own trip's inception. :rotfl2: Only we aren't keeping ours a secret! We started our PTR a year and a half before it! Silly gooses, we are.

No, not silly gooses! I love your PTR! :goodvibes

doing whatever I want (mostly) when I want to, and not having to worry about who likes what food, what ride, etc...

:::sigh::: It's so Jack Sparrow. :cloud9:

What a lovely proposal. I find myself sitting here thinking, "would you rather have someone propose marriage?" "or going to WDW?" :rotfl: Sadly I can't decide. :lmao:

To which I say, nothing wrong with that! :rotfl2:

I am sure you gals had a fun time and am looking forward to hearing where you stayed and OF COURSE where you ate! popcorn::

Should be coming up soon. :thumbsup2

Tinkerbellarella

06-02-2009, 08:45 AM

Ok folks, well before I regale you with some of MY memories of "THE PROPOSAL" and Day 1 (which is technically the day before we left), a couple of things...

I'm in!

Wait... am I allowed in? :flower3:

I'm so sorry we never caught up. Trust me - we weren't good company, my family and I, at that time. Too hot, too tired and not feeling good. :guilty:

Had I made the phone call instead of TK you'd have understood we were all likely in the same, exact boat that day. So it's all good, my friend. We both figured something came up and both hoped you were all ok.

Welcome on board. :goodvibes

Seriously, I can't wait to read the rest of this trip report. One favor TK, can you make sure Tink finishes this one? :flower3:

Actually, that TR is actually still in progress. Due to personal issues, I was away from the boards for a while and when I came back I couldn't get the old TR properly reactivated (a long and convoluted story I will spare you from). The new link is in my siggie below. Feel free to join on in!

If U Had Wings

06-02-2009, 09:25 AM

Okay, wait. Maybe it was a little, but I was just kidding. :lmao: It's possible I may have even asked Tink's BF if I could borrow her. ;)

That would have been an interesting conversation. :rotfl:

In my case, it happened to be that I wanted to go to the World with Tink. My DIS twin. My long lost sister. The Luke to my Leia. The Romy to my Michele. The Laverne to my...did we ever really decide which one of us was which?

You just know I'm going to be thinking of the two of you as Romy and Michele now don't you?

Hi, my name is TK, and I'm a Jack Sparrow-aholic.

Direct and to the point. TK's Disney self summed up in one sentence.

I can't tell you what she means to me. I can't put it all into words. There are things that I can tell her that I don't admit to anyone. And I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for a friend like that. I went through a sad period of a lack of quality friends, and it was depressing.

I mean, we all have our families, but not much beats the friendship shared between women.

This is wonderful. I can so relate. I think it gets even harder as we get older too.

I'd like to pretend I was creative. I'd like to pretend that I thought up something really interesting and funny and witty and wonderful.

But basically, the IM convo went something like this.

TK - "Hey, Tink."

Tink - said something amazingly witty and clever in response

TK - "I have an idea....a proposal if you will."

Tink - "Yes?"

TK - "Will you....could you....would you go to Disney World with me?"

Tink - "YES!!!!"

Or something like that. We can ask her how she remembers it. :lmao:

Again, wonderfully straight and to the point! (Lawyers must love you! ;) )

Tinkerbellarella

06-02-2009, 09:39 AM

To distinguish my chapters from my replies to other's comments, look for the Pink Tink Ink!

After my Sept. trip with Missy, I really had no idea when my next trip to the World would be. At the time, despite some heavy PDD (Post Disney Depression) I was mostly ok with that. I had a TR in the works to at least give me some Disney every day and my personal/work life was out-of-control busy.

TK, however, had other plans.

She wined and dined me. (Ok. Technically she dined BF and I and we wined her and her DH over a Christmas visit.)

She wooed me with pictures of her and her family. WITH HEADS!

And then, she proposed.

I mean really, what girl in her right mind would say no to 3 nights in the World with her BFF???

Of course I accepted. And then needed to "ask" BF. Not so much for permission but to make sure that he wasn't going to be REALLY sad that I might go to the World without him.

You know, considering my dear BF's passionate love affair with all things Disney.

...

scoff scoff scoff

BF was ok with it and gave us his blessing. And then promptly changed the channel and proceeded to forget about the trip altoghther.

What is it with men? Every week for the last 4 weeks before we left he'd ask me when I was going and when I was coming back! Write. It. Down.

Anywho. We worked out the details and the dates. And as TK said, this isn't a PTR so most of those details will be revealed in due course. But here are a few hints:

Where we stayed: It was a hotel. On Disney property. With beds.
What we ate: Copious amounts of food.
What we did: Visited the House of Mouse.

Heh, heh, heh. I can be PURE EVIL PIXIE sometimes.

However, at this point, it seems prudent to clarify our dates:

5/23/09-5/26/09

As the trip approached we got more and more giddy. First we were counting down days to when we could make ADRs. Then we were counting down days until the double digits. Then single digits. And, no joke, at some point the number of hours was involved.

Do you know how hard it was NOT to have a ticker in my siggie?!

But finally, 5/22/09 arrived. That was MY first day of vacation, despite us not leaving until the next day. TK was working her full day (poor thing). I worked a half day and then raced home to finish up any packing I had left and to run a couple of errands. The plan was for me to stay at TK's the night before as we would be flying together out of her local airport instead of flying out separately.

And so my journey began.

But let me say this. What would a Tinkerbellarella Disney TR report be without car trouble?

:sad2:

Poor TK, by the time I arrived at her house (which takes about 2 hours from where I am) my hair was probably sticking up all over the place and I looked like I needed a straight jacket.

Why?

Well Lola, my pretty little Civic, needs two new tires. And an alignment. And balancing. Badly. But apparently more than I really understood pre-road-trip-to-TK's. You see, the trip route that I allowed my GPS (who's name is Jane, BTW) to choose for me was all highway. Where the speed limit is 65mph.

Well, guess what Tink found out?
That her car needs tires, an alignment and balancing so badly that it shakes. A lot. Any time Tink drives over 60mph. And especially downhill.

Seriously, after 2.5 hours driving 55-58 in the low speed lane, being passed up by every semi in creation carrying God knows what and terrified that my car would spontaneously explode into a million shiny pieces I'd never been so happy to see TK's place.

I started to decompress when she arrived home from work shortly after I got to her place and we got my luggage inside.

By the way, it can't be overstated, TK and her family are lovely. They made me tacos. Her DS calls me Auntie Tink. Her DH teases me as if I was one of the family.

After dinner and finding two little sparrows performing "adult activities" on her porch (NO JOKE, after the initial shock and awe we were hysterical), I talked to BF for a bit, to let him know I'd arrived safely, if not panic-stricken and anxiety ridden and then bid him adieu and good night. I missed him already.

TK's DS headed off to beddy-bye with his daddy in tow and storybook in hand (collective "AWWWWW") and TK and I settled onto the couch to get in some great girly-chat and to paint our toes.

Seriously? We know how to do a sleepover.

I remember looking at the clock at 9:00 thinking, 'We should hit the hay soon if we have to be up at 6:00.'

I thought the same thing at 9:30.

10:00.

Finally, at 11:30 we conceded that if we didn't go to sleep, the next day could be disastrous.

But it was hard. As TK so eloquently and sweetly described above, we have a real bond. I am Luke, she's Leia. I'm Romy, she's Michelle. And I definitely think I'm Shirley, TK, and you're Laverne.

I, ironically, used to have gerbils named Laverne and Shirley.

Moving on.

We talked about so much, in that way that is soul-touching, heart-warming and deep. We are so much alike and yet our differences offer just enough perspective and objectivity that it's nothing if not beneficial. I certainly won't share here everything we discussed. It's far too personal and private. However I WILL tell you we both painted our toes a sassy red.

The Force was with...our feet.

:yoda:

We retired, sleepy and excited, ready to wake up the next morning and head to the World.

pooh'smate

06-02-2009, 09:46 AM

Tinkerbellarella

06-02-2009, 09:58 AM

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OH MY GOD!!! YOU FOUND A DANCING PINEAPPLE!!! YOU ARE MY HERO!!!

HEY V! LOOK! IT'S A DANCING PINEAPPLE!!!!!!

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LegoMom3

06-02-2009, 10:06 AM

To distinguish my chapters from my replies to other's comments, look for the Pink Tink Ink!

And if you like to drink pink ink, then you should get a nink, I think...

Oops....wrong story. Sorry! For some reason I just feel so Seusserrific around you....:flower3:

After my Sept. trip with Missy, I really had no idea when my next trip to the World would be. At the time, despite some heavy PDD (Post Disney Depression) I was mostly ok with that. I had a TR in the works to at least give me some Disney every day and my personal/work life was out-of-control busy.

TK, however, had other plans.

Doesn't she always?!.....

I mean really, what girl in her right mind would say no to 3 nights in the World with her BFF???

:confused3

Of course I accepted. And then needed to "ask" BF. Not so much for permission but to make sure that he wasn't going to be REALLY sad that I might go to the World without him.

You know, considering my dear BF's passionate love affair with all things Disney.

*snort*laugh*.....:rotfl:

Heh, heh, heh. I can be PURE EVIL PIXIE sometimes.

Hmm, not so sure about that. Sneaky?....heck yeah!! But evil?...not so much. Devils don't wear tiaras, kwim?! ;)

As the trip approached we got more and more giddy. First we were counting down days to when we could make ADRs. Then we were counting down days until the double digits. Then single digits. And, no joke, at some point the number of hours was involved.

Dude. Would it be a countdown if they were not?! Just sayin'....

After dinner and finding two little sparrows performing "adult activities" on her porch (NO JOKE, after the initial shock and awe we were hysterical), ....

Well that explains a lot! For some reason eating at Casey's comes to mind...

:lmao:

We talked about so much, in that way that is soul-touching, heart-warming and deep. We are so much alike and yet our differences offer just enough perspective and objectivity that it's nothing if not beneficial. I certainly won't share here everything we discussed. It's far too personal and private. However I WILL tell you we both painted our toes a sassy red.
....

WATCH OUT, people!!.....TK and Tink are armed and about to take on the World!:thumbsup2

pooh'smate

06-02-2009, 10:11 AM

OH MY GOD!!! YOU FOUND A DANCING PINEAPPLE!!! YOU ARE MY HERO!!!

HEY V! LOOK! IT'S A DANCING PINEAPPLE!!!!!!

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Awww I am your hero. http://www.super-smileys.com/images/smileys/218.gif (http://www.super-smileys.com)
I thought you might like those. I saw that comment about wanting some, but I couldn't remember if it was on this thread or your other one. I think it was the other one.

MegansMom

06-02-2009, 10:47 AM

I can just tell what an amazing time you all had......say, you were there at the same time LL was!!!! Is there a DISmeet in our future?!?!?!?!?!??!

Tinkerbellarella

06-02-2009, 01:36 PM

No, it wasn't indecent.

No, what was indecent was the little public display put on by those sparrows on your deck.

It's possible I may have even asked Tink's BF if I could borrow her. ;)

This sounds weird, yes, but in real life it's not as weird as it sounds.

And a bit desirous of a trip to the World where I could do what I wanted.

When I wanted.

Where I wanted.

Something different?

An idea to go to the World with Tink. Who, quite frankly, has not only enlightened my life but become my dearest friend in the world and World, the only exception being my husband.

I can't tell you what she means to me. I can't put it all into words. There are things that I can tell her that I don't admit to anyone. And I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for a friend like that. I went through a sad period of a lack of quality friends, and it was depressing.

I mean, we all have our families, but not much beats the friendship shared between women.

It's the bond.

Of the sisterhood.

Awwwww. Ditto, my friend. :hug:

The wariness in his voice is well warranted, he can tell this is my I'm about to ask you something interesting voice.

CHA-CHING!

You know what that sound is? More being added to TK's Debt to Be Repaid. ;)

Tink - said something amazingly witty and clever in response.

This made me snortlaugh.

TK - "I have an idea....a proposal if you will."

Dude. So EXACTLY what you said, too.

And if you like to drink pink ink, then you should get a nink, I think...

Oops....wrong story. Sorry! For some reason I just feel so Seusserrific around you....:flower3:

You're Seusstastic.

Well that explains a lot! For some reason eating at Casey's comes to mind...

:lmao:
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Oh good LORD we were bad that night! Must've been something in the...well, something we'd had earlier in the day. Don't want to give too much away.

Awww I am your hero. http://www.super-smileys.com/images/smileys/218.gif (http://www.super-smileys.com)

I now have Bonnie Tyler's "I Need A Hero" stuck in my head. LOL

I thought you might like those. I saw that comment about wanting some, but I couldn't remember if it was on this thread or your other one. I think it was the other one.

It was the other one but seriously, m'dear, that's SO awesome.

I can just tell what an amazing time you all had......say, you were there at the same time LL was!!!! Is there a DISmeet in our future?!?!?!?!?!??!

Technically that question has three answers: No, Yes and Almost.

All in due time, my friend, all in due time.

If U Had Wings

06-02-2009, 03:35 PM

TK, however, had other plans.

She wined and dined me. (Ok. Technically she dined BF and I and we wined her and her DH over a Christmas visit.)

Hmmm, now we all know the way to Tink's Disney heart.

She wooed me with pictures of her and her family. WITH HEADS!

That would do it! :lmao:

I mean really, what girl in her right mind would say no to 3 nights in the World with her BFF???

One that would need to have her pineapple revoked that's who. I'm so glad you didn't force us to have to do that.

BF was ok with it and gave us his blessing. And then promptly changed the channel and proceeded to forget about the trip altoghther.

Are you begining to run a debt tally to be repaid too?

Where we stayed: It was a hotel. On Disney property. With beds.
What we ate: Copious amounts of food.
What we did: Visited the House of Mouse.

All signs of a quality vacation. I keep trying to guess where by TK's first picture. The bright yellow is throwing me. I'm going to have to guess POP, with CB as my backup.

But finally, 5/22/09 arrived. That was MY first day of vacation, despite us not leaving until the next day. TK was working her full day (poor thing). I worked a half day and then raced home to finish up any packing I had left and to run a couple of errands.

Hopefully you didn't rub this in too badly.

But let me say this. What would a Tinkerbellarella Disney TR report be without car trouble?

:sad2:

:confused3

Well Lola, my pretty little Civic, needs two new tires. And an alignment. And balancing. Badly. But apparently more than I really understood pre-road-trip-to-TK's. You see, the trip route that I allowed my GPS (who's name is Jane, BTW) to choose for me was all highway. Where the speed limit is 65mph.

Isn't this the BF's job to make sure you don't hit the road with a messed up car? Seriously I thought that's one of the reasons we keep men around. (Not a very important one, but one of them).

By the way, it can't be overstated, TK and her family are lovely. They made me tacos. Her DS calls me Auntie Tink. Her DH teases me as if I was one of the family.

Auntie Tink, I love it!

TK's DS headed off to beddy-bye with his daddy in tow and storybook in hand (collective "AWWWWW") and TK and I settled onto the couch to get in some great girly-chat and to paint our toes.

Seriously? We know how to do a sleepover.

It's good to know that we don't lose such important knowledge as we grow up. :)

But it was hard. As TK so eloquently and sweetly described above, we have a real bond. I am Luke, she's Leia. I'm Romy, she's Michelle. And I definitely think I'm Shirley, TK, and you're Laverne.

I, ironically, used to have gerbils named Laverne and Shirley.

Noooo, no Laverne and Shirley. I always keep thinking of how they hated each other in real life.

Now I'll just sit patiently and wait for more. popcorn::

jmamom

06-02-2009, 04:49 PM

Is it weird to be so excited about a trip report that A) I did not go on and B) a trip where I know neither of the reporters?? Loving it so far, don't tease us for too long!!!popcorn::

TarzansKat

06-02-2009, 05:13 PM

Just a warning.

This is going to be one heck of a multi-quote. :lmao:

You just know I'm going to be thinking of the two of you as Romy and Michele now don't you?

I so love that movie.

Direct and to the point. TK's Disney self summed up in one sentence.

Although I can be rather verbose and confusing, much like the good captain, every now and then, I come out with a concise nugget like that.

Again, wonderfully straight and to the point! (Lawyers must love you! ;) )

It's funny you mention that. I've had several people tell me I missed my true calling, in the field of law. Funny thing is, it's one of the careers my Granddad considered. Another funny thing is we're both very good actors.

Coincidence?

:scratchin

:lmao:

Where we stayed: It was a hotel. On Disney property. With beds.

Where you live? ;)

But let me say this. What would a Tinkerbellarella Disney TR report be without car trouble?

And what would a TK TR be without someone getting sick?

Poor TK, by the time I arrived at her house (which takes about 2 hours from where I am) my hair was probably sticking up all over the place and I looked like I needed a straight jacket.

Actually, you looked quite lovely, but very, very stressed. I felt badly.

By the way, it can't be overstated, TK and her family are lovely. They made me tacos. Her DS calls me Auntie Tink. Her DH teases me as if I was one of the family.

Aw, shuckles. We think you're alright, too. :blush:

After dinner and finding two little sparrows performing "adult activities" on her porch (NO JOKE, after the initial shock and awe we were hysterical),

Part of me is surprised you mention the sparrow action...heh heh...and part of me is hysterical. It's too bad you didn't have a camera trained on my face when I figured out what they were doing. :lmao:

Seriously? We know how to do a sleepover.

I remember looking at the clock at 9:00 thinking, 'We should hit the hay soon if we have to be up at 6:00.'

I thought the same thing at 9:30.

10:00.

Finally, at 11:30 we conceded that if we didn't go to sleep, the next day could be disastrous.

First of all, I am horrible at sleeping on Disney Vacation Eve. Throw a girlfriend into the mix? OMG, I don't remember the last time...wait, that's a lie. The last time I had a sleepover with friends was my bachelorette party.

:::ahem:::

On June 22, we'll have been married for seven years.

:::ahem:::

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DANCING PINEAPPLES!!!!!!!!!!

Way to bring it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doesn't she always?!.....

Hey! I resemble that remark. ;)

Devils don't wear tiaras, kwim?! ;)

That so should have been the trip report title. :rotfl2:

Well that explains a lot! For some reason eating at Casey's comes to mind...

I don't know why you would ever say such a thing. :flower3:

I can just tell what an amazing time you all had......say, you were there at the same time LL was!!!! Is there a DISmeet in our future?!?!?!?!?!??!

Actually, there is, but it's not with who you may think. ;)

No, what was indecent was the little public display put on by those sparrows on your deck.

Indeed.

Something different?

SOMETHING NEW!!!! I swear, I learned it from him. :lmao:

CHA-CHING!

You know what that sound is? More being added to TK's Debt to Be Repaid. ;)

It is vast. Given that I'd really like to stay deluxe in 2010, it'll be even worse. :rotfl2:

All signs of a quality vacation. I keep trying to guess where by TK's first picture. The bright yellow is throwing me. I'm going to have to guess POP, with CB as my backup.

I wondered if anyone would be able to tell from the color.

Auntie Tink, I love it!

DS asks for his Auntie Tink on a regular basis. Matter of fact, yesterday, it was more of a whiny...."I..wa-ant...Auntie Ti-ink." :goodvibes

Is it weird to be so excited about a trip report that A) I did not go on and B) a trip where I know neither of the reporters?? Loving it so far, don't tease us for too long!!!popcorn::

Short answer: no.

Long answer: :welcome: to the DIS! ;)

Jagdcarcajou

06-03-2009, 11:35 AM

PrincessV

06-03-2009, 11:42 AM

My only regret is that I did not get to meet you. Which just means that we'll have to do that at some point. :thumbsup2
Done - we'll make it happen for sure! :thumbsup2:hug:

I mean, we all have our families, but not much beats the friendship shared between women.
So very, very true! :goodvibes

How to ask my dear friend if she would share a trip with me to the World...

But basically, the IM convo went something like this.
This cracked me up! :rotfl2: Because I can count on one hand the number of times my very dearest DIS friends and I have talked on the phone... but I just deleted 2000+ setn emails to those same people!

Had I made the phone call instead of TK you'd have understood we were all likely in the same, exact boat that day. So it's all good, my friend. We both figured something came up and both hoped you were all ok.
:hug: I felt really bad about it, so thanks for understanding!

Do you know how hard it was NOT to have a ticker in my siggie?!
Yup. I swore I wouldn't post another. Look down.

D'OH! :rolleyes:

But let me say this. What would a Tinkerbellarella Disney TR report be without car trouble?
NOOO! Again?! :headache:

OH MY GOD!!! YOU FOUND A DANCING PINEAPPLE!!! YOU ARE MY HERO!!!

HEY V! LOOK! IT'S A DANCING PINEAPPLE!!!!!!

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SHUT - UP?!?!?!
That there garners a few dancing bananamen AND a creepy dancing guy! I'm so saving that for future use - thank you!!!

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
:dancer:

LegoMom3

06-04-2009, 11:38 AM

****
popcorn::

****

:rolleyes1

TarzansKat

06-04-2009, 05:34 PM

Done - we'll make it happen for sure! :thumbsup2:hug:

When are you going again? ;)

This cracked me up! :rotfl2: Because I can count on one hand the number of times my very dearest DIS friends and I have talked on the phone... but I just deleted 2000+ setn emails to those same people!

Tink and I are the same way. And a few other DISers I can think of! It's funny, e-mail is just such an easy way to communicate.

****
popcorn::

****

:rolleyes1

Good lord woman! What do you want from me? :lmao:

I promise, the next installment is coming soon.

maroo

06-04-2009, 07:09 PM

wow...

you got astricked, popcorned and whistled in one post. :lmao:

:rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

TarzansKat

06-04-2009, 07:28 PM

wow...

you got astricked, popcorned and whistled in one post. :lmao:

:rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

One might even say she layed the smack down. :lmao:

TarzansKat

06-07-2009, 08:52 AM

We woke early.

Who's surprised?

Star date, May twenty third, two thousand nine. TK stirs. It is early. There are no signs on intelligent...wait, Tink's awake!!! There are signs of intelligent life on this planet!!!

Okay, I don't know how intelligent or even if we were intelligible at this point in the morning, but suffice it to say my body somehow adjusted to Tink's internal alarm, and I was up at five am.

Ugh. And then I realized I was going to Disney World. YAY!!!! I may have done a little of this :yay: but it was all internal.

We got ready and did our last minute packing, snagged a little breakfast and got ready for the goodbyes. Which I was looking forward to and dreading all at the same time. I was excited to go, but I wasn't sure how I or any member of my family would react. I was trying to be strong, but it was my first time leaving them.

It was weird. In a good way.

I wanted to linger and rush all at the same time so I don't dwell on it. Once I let DS know that he had presents from me, one per day I was gone, he was all a twitter for me to leave so he could open the first gift. There were no tears from anyone, we did well.

Upheld the code.

Maintained the pirate exterior. We won't discuss the interior.

As we were departing, DS let this one slip, "Will Auntie Tink stay here with me?"

Cue the collective "Awwwwwww...." Basically he didn't care if I left, but dang it, Auntie Tink was fun, and she was leaving too? :lmao:

Hugs and kisses all around, suitcases in the car, and we were off. It was a pleasant car ride to head to my mother's, and we were a bit early. So when we got stuck behind a tractor (I do live near some farm country), it wasn't even a big deal, we had plenty of time. I was able to show Tink some of the town I grew up in and that was kind of neat.

We get to my mother's and have our very first pictures. No joke, before I even introduced them! Mom said, "Okay, picture time!" I think she was so excited for us, that she just wanted to start snappin! :thumbsup2 I took an opportunity between photos to introduce Mom to Tink, and that was nice.

We transferred luggage to Mom's car, and we were off. She was a typical mom, and it was so sweet. Did everyone remember ________ (fill in the blank with appropriate toiletry)? :lmao: "Yes!" :thumbsup2

Mom brings us to the airport, and we engage in the second round of goodbyes. Southwest check in was a breeze, there was barely a line, so that was great. A bit longer of a wait for security, but no big deal. I had a girlfriend to talk to, and that was sort of thrilling and different and good all at the same time.

I marveled at the fact that I only had one bag.

That felt sooooo good.

As we got settled down by our gate to wait for the plane, I had a little suprise for Tink. During the many random conversations we have through e-mail (sometimes at work), I had discovered that her favorite lollipops were red. We hand them out at the bank to the kiddos, although I tell my customers they're for children of all ages. A little Disney lives with me every day, trust me. So I got her three different kinds of red for the plane ride, and presented them. She was happy.

I also had another surprise for us, since it was a girls trip, and meant to be fun.

I prefaced it with the, will you wear anything I give you?

She said yes. Brave woman.

I can't belive she trusts me. :lmao:

Fortunately, it was nothing embarassing. Just these.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0012.jpg

And just like that, we were officially on vacation. (I'll ignore the obvious joke.:lmao:)

Boarding was a breeze. Tink had a higher number than I did, so she was able to go on first and snag us a nice row near the front of the plane. She saved me the aisle. Bless her. I don't talk a great deal about my flying angst, but it exists, and it's mostly pushed down by the fact that I'm traveling with a lot of people, and usually my son, so let's say I'm too distracted to be nervous. But I really prefer the aisle, for a lot of reasons, and she got it for me.

Our flight wasn't full, so we were able to leave the seat in between us empty, which was nice to have room to spread out. Take off was a breeze, and I'd brought some gum, which was definitely helpful.

I was so excited for our plans for the plane ride.

No joke.

We were going to play cards. I haven't had anyone to play cards with in ages, and I was looking forward to a good game of more.

Little known factoid...or maybe well known factoid about TK: it doesn't take much to amuse. :lmao:

I swear to you now, on all that is holy, I had no idea I was so good at war. Which is really a game of luck and probability, not skill.

But we played one game of war for literally half of the plane ride. And I won. And then I won again.

And Tink was a gracious non-winner (loser sounds mean :lmao:) but we decided to play something else. We played war twice, right? Or was it three times? Did you win once? Memory is hazy here, I think you won once. Anyway, look for further clarification on this matter when Tink chimes in.

We got our snacks and drinks from the flight attendants and as Tink and I ate our peanuts and she was thinking of digging into the snack (100 calorie pack of wheat thins, I believe), I said, how about something else?

And then I pulled out surprise number three, the first being the pops, the second being the leis, and the third being...

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/cadbury.jpg

We split that Cadbury bar, and it was so dang good. Lunch of champions, I tell you. Chocolate, cards, and chit-chat. Does life get much better than this? Well, yeah, we were going to Disney World, but hey, I was happy!

We decided to switch up the card game, and Tink taught me how to play rummy. I'd played this a lot with my grandparents, but had totally forgotten how, and it was really nice to re-learn. Now with this game, you earn points, so we were keeping track. It was close my friends. Neck and neck at some points, and then not so much at others.

When we landed, Tink was in the lead.

Up next - Florida Air

LegoMom3

06-07-2009, 09:15 AM

No need to multi-quote this time. Let's just keep it simple...

You wrote. I read. LegoMom is one happy gal this morning.....:cloud9:....*sigh*....:lovestruc

.

2xcited2sleep

06-07-2009, 09:39 AM

You're on your way, hurrah! :yay: I love that you had little surprises for DS at home and for Tink at the airport. You're so sweet! :goodvibes

Of course now I'm craving chocolate at 9:30am. :rolleyes1

Playing cards and chatting sounds like a lovely way to pass the time. And next you're in FL! Nothing says Disney like the airport monorail! :woohoo:

popcorn::

TarzansKat

06-07-2009, 10:07 AM

No need to multi-quote this time. Let's just keep it simple...

You wrote. I read. LegoMom is one happy gal this morning.....:cloud9:....*sigh*....:lovestruc

.

Aww. A happy LegoMom makes me happy. :goodvibes

You're on your way, hurrah! :yay: I love that you had little surprises for DS at home and for Tink at the airport. You're so sweet! :goodvibes

I thought if nothing else, at least DS would know I was thinking of him. And Tink deserved some special treats. She's cool. :thumbsup2

Of course now I'm craving chocolate at 9:30am. :rolleyes1

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Playing cards and chatting sounds like a lovely way to pass the time. And next you're in FL! Nothing says Disney like the airport monorail! :woohoo:

popcorn::

Florida air. Say it with me. Ahhhhhhhhhhh....

MRYPPNS

06-07-2009, 11:52 AM

Now that you mention it I haven't had anyone to play cards with in ages! I remember skipping class in college because we had a great game of "whatever" going.

PaMom001

06-07-2009, 12:48 PM

You say that like it's a bad thing.

It's always after 5pm somewhere..............:drinking1: (oops, wrong line of thinking, but, then again, chocolate alcohol......)

:beach: Tomorrow we're beach bound.

TarzansKat

06-07-2009, 03:01 PM

Now that you mention it I haven't had anyone to play cards with in ages! I remember skipping class in college because we had a great game of "whatever" going.

You skipped class??? ;)

I remember introducing the concept to my husband (then fiance). I used to lure him away from class with the prospect of an afternoon movie and the theater all to ourselves. Those wear the days, let me tell you.

I remember seeing The Road to El Dorado, and we were the only two people in the theater. :cloud9:

It's always after 5pm somewhere..............:drinking1: (oops, wrong line of thinking, but, then again, chocolate alcohol......)

Exactly my thought process!!! :thumbsup2

:beach: Tomorrow we're beach bound.

Ooo, have fun!!!

maroo

06-07-2009, 04:03 PM

What a wonderful start!!! :cloud9:

I guess I am just wondering...do you ever want to take your family again? :lmao: (totally kidding)

I love to play cards. We play 2-handed spades a lot. Very fun! Rummy...I need to relearn that game, too.

Have you ever played Phase 10? That is another one of my favorites and good for really long trips.

TarzansKat

06-07-2009, 04:26 PM

What a wonderful start!!! :cloud9:

I guess I am just wondering...do you ever want to take your family again? :lmao: (totally kidding)

Ha! Oddly enough, although I had a fantastic time (and would like to do this every year!!!), I came away from this trip, happy, satisfied, and actually looking forward to going with my family in September. Amazing, huh?

I love to play cards. We play 2-handed spades a lot. Very fun! Rummy...I need to relearn that game, too.

Have you ever played Phase 10? That is another one of my favorites and good for really long trips.

Ooo, I don't know how to play 2 handed spades or phase 10! It's time for a little Maroo card lesson.

KeepSwimmingDory

06-07-2009, 04:47 PM

How fun! Can't wait to read more. :goodvibes

If U Had Wings

06-07-2009, 08:20 PM

Your off! So exciting! Tink is looking awfully happy and awake for that hour of the morning. Can't wait for more. :)

TarzansKat

06-08-2009, 06:56 AM

How fun! Can't wait to read more. :goodvibes

Don't worry, we'll keep it comin'! :goodvibes

Your off! So exciting! Tink is looking awfully happy and awake for that hour of the morning. Can't wait for more. :)

I know, doesn't she look so happy? She has that I'm going to Disney smile!

MegansMom

06-08-2009, 12:03 PM

What a lovely plane ride.....I love all the little surprises!!!!

I have a little SURPRISE for you gals too!!!! Check out the new SIGGIE!!!! ;)

TarzansKat

06-08-2009, 07:44 PM

What a lovely plane ride.....I love all the little surprises!!!!

I have a little SURPRISE for you gals too!!!! Check out the new SIGGIE!!!! ;)

I love surprises! WOO HOO!!!!

brookelizabeth

06-12-2009, 12:17 AM

TarzansKat

06-12-2009, 06:19 AM

Hi there :wave2:....can I join in?

I am loving that you two became such close girlfriends over the DIS and did a "DIS-surprise" trip! :goodvibes So far it truly sounds like a perfect girlfriends trip, talking late into the night, painting toe nails, candy and being a tad goofy. :thumbsup2

:welcome:

Of course you can join in! And I'm very blessed by Tink. She's my best friend. I feel lucky to have any girlfriends, what with how hectic life can get, so I'm very, very grateful for the DIS. :thumbsup2

And I don't know that "a tad goofy" is really an accurate description. As you'll see.

By various pictures.

In which I'll be headless, but I think you'll still get the idea. :lmao:

LegoMom3

06-13-2009, 05:38 PM

TarzansKat

06-14-2009, 08:05 AM

Soooooo.......

Can I offer you some chocolate?

:mickeybar

....liquor??
:drinking1

....A junky apple!!!

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:5G73HWdJy1O-aM:http://blog.syracuse.com/photos/203458859d6266290676b38a65d0be8c.JPG

.....do you accept cash?!.....
:rotfl:

Yum, yum, yum!

I accept all three. Cash totally unnecessary when liquor, junky apples, and chocolate are involved.

Actually, in lieu of cash, I'd be happy with Jack Sparrow. Could you toss him in there? Just go to the Pirate Tutorial in the Magic Kingdom with a great length of rope, use said rope to "kidnap" said pirate, ellude Disney security, and voila!

Hmm....now that I think about it, I don't know if I'd get him back from you if you did that. :scratchin

I hate to post more without getting Tink's take on stuff, so I'll pop off an e-mail to her and see where she's at this weekend.

Truthfully, I'm ITCHING to write the next chapter. :lmao:

Charleston Princess

06-14-2009, 11:29 PM

Hurray! A Tink and TK update! Love how you packed surprises -- I am a huge fan of Cadbury Fruit and Nut myself -- and you got to play cards during the plane ride!!!

Can't wait to read more!

brookelizabeth

06-15-2009, 12:53 AM

Of course you can join in! And I'm very blessed by Tink. She's my best friend. I feel lucky to have any girlfriends, what with how hectic life can get, so I'm very, very grateful for the DIS. :thumbsup2

I SO understand! ::yes::

Looking forward to the 'various pictures'...:goodvibes

TarzansKat

06-15-2009, 08:13 AM

Hurray! A Tink and TK update! Love how you packed surprises -- I am a huge fan of Cadbury Fruit and Nut myself -- and you got to play cards during the plane ride!!!

Can't wait to read more!

The whole packing surprises thing went over so well, I'm going to recreate it on my September trip, just with more DS oriented stuff.:thumbsup2

I SO understand! ::yes::

Looking forward to the 'various pictures'...:goodvibes

I may have gotten a little corny.

Possibly.

Okay, maybe a lot. :lmao:

AshClan

06-15-2009, 09:22 AM

I'm a little late to the party, but wanted to pop in to say that I am GIDDY for the both of you!

I know how much fun those "girls trips" can be, especially with DISfriends, who are just as hyped up on the Disney kool-aid as you are! I can't wait to hear all about it!!

TarzansKat

06-15-2009, 09:26 AM

I'm a little late to the party, but wanted to pop in to say that I am GIDDY for the both of you!

There is no late, my dear. And if it is, it's fashionable! :thumbsup2

I know how much fun those "girls trips" can be, especially with DISfriends, who are just as hyped up on the Disney kool-aid as you are! I can't wait to hear all about it!!

We had a great time. I can't wait to write all about it.

Love the comment about the Disney kool-aid. :lmao:

tlenzendorf

06-15-2009, 05:35 PM

This is one fun TR, more please popcorn::

TarzansKat

06-15-2009, 06:19 PM

This is one fun TR, more please popcorn::

Thanks for joining us! When last I spoke with our darling Tink, she was planning an update. So I'm "patiently" waiting for her to do that. :lmao: She knows how much I'm dying to write more, so hopefully, it'll be soon. :thumbsup2

ILuvCrush

06-15-2009, 07:18 PM

what a fun TR!! I think its awesome that you two got to do a girls trippie:cloud9:

it getting me even more anxious to go with DIS-friends soon:woohoo:

paula

TarzansKat

06-15-2009, 08:27 PM

what a fun TR!! I think its awesome that you two got to do a girls trippie:cloud9:

We thought it was pretty awesome, too. ;)

it getting me even more anxious to go with DIS-friends soon:woohoo:

paula

Oh, the three of you are going to have an AWESOME time!!! I can't wait. And I can't wait to meet you! :thumbsup2

Tinkerbellarella

06-16-2009, 10:08 AM

Ok, business first. I'm going to do some replies here and respond to what TK wrote with some of my own observations. Then I'm going to let TK have at it for the next chapter and I'll take the one after that. Unfortunately, Life has made a huge appearance over the past two weeks. Last week I had MAJOR car issues (read: EXPENSIVE) with Lola. This past weekend it was Engagement Party Madness for my brother and sister-in-law-to-be and right now I'm dealing with some unexpected medical issues with one of my furry babies. I'm literally sick with worry. I'm hoping to get to the vet with her today. Hoping nothing is terribly wrong.

However, I don't want to hold up this TR either. So, without further ado, see my replies/additions to TK's LOVERLY chapter below...

We woke early.

Early for TK, perhaps. LOL I felt like I was right on time. It was what, 5 a.m.?

Who's surprised?

::crickets::

Star date, May twenty third, two thousand nine. TK stirs. It is early. There are no signs on intelligent...wait, Tink's awake!!! There are signs of intelligent life on this planet!!!

Intelligent life is debatable. I'd slept pretty well, but given how late we were up discussing...well...everything under the sun, I was still tired. But excited. And as we all know, once you're up on Disney morning there's no going back to sleep.

We got ready and did our last minute packing, snagged a little breakfast and got ready for the goodbyes.

You know, I'm going to stop right here and say, in defense of women worldwide, we were both up, showered, dressed, packed and ready to go out the door in 55 minutes. Women high maintenance? Pssht.

Once I let DS know that he had presents from me, one per day I was gone, he was all a twitter for me to leave so he could open the first gift.

The boy had a one track mind. LOL

As we were departing, DS let this one slip, "Will Auntie Tink stay here with me?"

Cue Auntie Tink melting inside.

So when we got stuck behind a tractor (I do live near some farm country), it wasn't even a big deal, we had plenty of time.

When she says tractor, people, she means a FARM tractor not a semi or anything like that. It was just chugging along at about 3mph.

I marveled at the fact that I only had one bag.

Ahh. The joys of traveling solo. Many of which I shared with TK on this trip.

As we got settled down by our gate to wait for the plane, I had a little suprise for Tink. During the many random conversations we have through e-mail (sometimes at work), I had discovered that her favorite lollipops were red. We hand them out at the bank to the kiddos, although I tell my customers they're for children of all ages. A little Disney lives with me every day, trust me. So I got her three different kinds of red for the plane ride, and presented them. She was happy.

I WAS happy. Like, 5-year-old happy. Seriously. I still have two of the pops.

I prefaced it with the, will you wear anything I give you?

She said yes. Brave woman.

I can't belive she trusts me. :lmao:

Honestly, I think I temporarily lost that strainer between my brain and my mouth. I just out and answered. Ha!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0012.jpg

Kitty Kat had one too. Perhaps once all of my pictures are loaded I'll share that with you. I have a very good idea about how I'm going to share "head only" shots of TK, sans the head.

And seriously? I might be smiling like an idiot but boy do I look tired. I'm just realizing this now. My eyes in particular. Ick.

Tink had a higher number than I did, so she was able to go on first and snag us a nice row near the front of the plane.

Fun fact for those of you flying SW and checking in online or otherwise - if you get boarding number A-16, you will likely be the first person to board the plane. In the past 4 flights I've been on, they don't distribute numbers A-1 through A-15. Not sure why. So, this time around I was A-17 and the second person on the plane. Score!

I swear to you now, on all that is holy, I had no idea I was so good at war. Which is really a game of luck and probability, not skill.

Don't listen to her. The woman is a WAR card shark.

But we played one game of war for literally half of the plane ride. And I won. And then I won again.

Card. Shark.

And no lie. The first game of WAR lasted for almost 2 hours.

We played war twice, right? Or was it three times? Did you win once? Memory is hazy here, I think you won once. Anyway, look for further clarification on this matter when Tink chimes in.

I don't know. Did I win? I didn't write that down. I didn't think I did. I think you dominated all of the games we played. Until later...when I started using the power of the elements. LOL Just call me STORM.

And then I pulled out surprise number three, the first being the pops, the second being the leis, and the third being...

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/cadbury.jpg

We smelled it through the wrapper before we even opened it. I about DIED when she pulled this out. GOOD MILK CHOCOLATE? If this were an alternate reality whereby TK was TK with said candy and I was Jack Sparrow, I'd marry her.

It was close my friends. Neck and neck at some points, and then not so much at others.

Oh, you mean like when you had, like 100 points in the first hand and I was already negative?! LOL

Up next - Florida Air

Smell it! Feel it! Seriously. This time around, it was more about FEELING it.

maroo

06-16-2009, 10:17 AM

Welcome back, Tink!

Sorry about your car!

I hope your furry friend is ok. Is it a dog or a cat? Or some other animal? I love my little puppy!! I hope your furry friend is ok!

I love all of your comments. The comment about the tractor cracked me up. It didn't occur to me that someone might actually be confused by that. I guess that is what I get for being from MS! When she said tractor, I defintely pictured the big huge wheels and going very, very slow.

Chocolate and TK...:lmao:

Awesome...Glad you are back and can't wait for more!! :)

pooh'smate

06-16-2009, 12:04 PM

Tink I hope your kitty is ok. :hug:

I too thought farm tractor. We get stuck behind them too in my neck of the woods. My dd thinks it is great when we get stuck behind them. She loves to look at them.

If U Had Wings

06-16-2009, 02:05 PM

Tinkerbellarella

06-16-2009, 03:37 PM

Sorry about your car!

I detest cars at this point. Let's go back to when we all used to ride around on horses.

I love all of your comments.

Thanks. I really wanted to write a full-on chapter but unfortunately I don't really have the time to commit to properly write it today. But, as long as things are ok at the vet's, things will hopefully begin to quiet down.

The comment about the tractor cracked me up. It didn't occur to me that someone might actually be confused by that. I guess that is what I get for being from MS! When she said tractor, I defintely pictured the big huge wheels and going very, very slow.

TK's area is more rural than mine is (though not by too much) and I was telling the story to someone else and they didn't understand why the 'tractor' was going so slow. Then I realized they thought I meant 'tractor trailer' and not 'cuttin' and balin' hay kind of tractor'.

I hope your furry friend is ok. Is it a dog or a cat? Or some other animal? I love my little puppy!! I hope your furry friend is ok!

Tink I hope your kitty is ok. :hug:

Hope your baby is going to be okay! I'll be thinking good thoughts for you. :hug:

I have two little kittehs - Isabel and Dory. They're sisters. Dory has been sick (vomiting, etc.) on and off since Friday. It's definitely worsened in the past 24 hours. Kittehs dehydrate very easily (which can be fatal). The BF is going to bring her to the vet at 4:30 (God bless him - I've been reminded so many times in the past couple of weeks how lucky I am to have him).

I don't have kids so the girls are like my babies. I was so distraught this morning about the whole thing that I backed into my neighbor's car in the driveway. :headache: I then proceeded to have a meltdown. BF saw it happening and raced over to calm me down enough so that I could drive to the train station. Thankfully there was no damage to my neighbor's car and I have a little crack in my bumper I could care less about (in the grand scheme of things).

Needless to say it's been a really stressful day. I'm just praying for good news.

maroo

06-16-2009, 03:45 PM

I have two little kittehs - Isabel and Dory. They're sisters. Dory has been sick (vomiting, etc.) on and off since Friday. It's definitely worsened in the past 24 hours. Kittehs dehydrate very easily (which can be fatal). The BF is going to bring her to the vet at 4:30 (God bless him - I've been reminded so many times in the past couple of weeks how lucky I am to have him).

I don't have kids so the girls are like my babies. I was so distraught this morning about the whole thing that I backed into my neighbor's car in the driveway. :headache: I then proceeded to have a meltdown. BF saw it happening and raced over to calm me down enough so that I could drive to the train station. Thankfully there was no damage to my neighbor's car and I have a little crack in my bumper I could care less about (in the grand scheme of things).

Needless to say it's been a really stressful day. I'm just praying for good news.

Aww!! I have a yorkie, Muffin. And I have no kids either...so she is like my child. :love: I can't ever get my friends with kids to understand that. I totally get your sweet kitty is like your child. I hope she is ok!

Oh no! You backed into a car. :eek: Oh no! You poor thing! I have so done that!

Gosh...please keep us posted... :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

pooh'smate

06-16-2009, 03:50 PM

Poor Tink, here are some of your favorite..... skittle hugs. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:Sending prayers up for you and your Dory. Glad to hear that you didn't do any harm to yourself or the neighbor's car. Keep us updated on Dory.

Charleston Princess

06-16-2009, 07:39 PM

Oh, Tink! Big hugs for you and your fur baby! :hug:

Your card shark comment! :lmao:

Pollito916

06-17-2009, 01:34 AM

Fun fact for those of you flying SW and checking in online or otherwise - if you get boarding number A-16, you will likely be the first person to board the plane. In the past 4 flights I've been on, they don't distribute numbers A-1 through A-15. Not sure why. So, this time around I was A-17 and the second person on the plane. Score!

First, I hope your baby is ok. :hug: Keep us posted when you can.

As for the A1-A15 thing, those are reserved for the Business Select travelers (or whatever they're called), so if there aren't any, than A16 gets to be first. You must have mostly traveled "leisure" routes, b/c the flights I usually take have most of those slots filled.

Tinkerbellarella

06-17-2009, 08:52 AM

Aww!! I have a yorkie, Muffin. And I have no kids either...so she is like my child. :love: I can't ever get my friends with kids to understand that. I totally get your sweet kitty is like your child. I hope she is ok!

Thankfully the little bobo is going to be ok. The plant we think she ate is not poisonous and her vitals were good. She was not dehydrated either. The vet gave her an injection of a Pepcid-like medicine and sent her home with instructions for no food for the night.

She seemed worse to me when I got home - hiding, shedding, not herself at all - and I was distraught. It wasn't an easy night, even knowing the vet said she'd be ok.

However, this morning she was much more herself - interested in food, looking for love, sitting in her favorite window watching the birds. She got a tablespoon of food when I first got up and then I left her with another couple of tablespoons for the day. We have to give her 10mg of Pepcid for the next four days to help neutralize the acids in her belly. There will probably still be some vomiting, etc. but she is already noticeably better. So I'M noticeably better. :goodvibes

Oh no! You backed into a car. :eek: Oh no! You poor thing! I have so done that!

Dude. Who felt like a total dope? :wave2:

Poor Tink, here are some of your favorite..... skittle hugs. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

Awwww. I heart Skittle hugs. Thanks. :hug:

Oh, Tink! Big hugs for you and your fur baby! :hug:

Thanks, Jackie. I don't know how you guys with "real" kids do it!

Your card shark comment! :lmao:

Seriously. Don't let her fool you. She pulled the wool right over my eyes! LOL

As for the A1-A15 thing, those are reserved for the Business Select travelers (or whatever they're called), so if there aren't any, than A16 gets to be first. You must have mostly traveled "leisure" routes, b/c the flights I usually take have most of those slots filled.

Ahhhhh...I wondered if that had anything to do with it. That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing that! And it's true, the routes I've traveled have been leisure routes.

Well guys, thanks again for the well wishes and sorry for any hold-up on the TR. I've e-mailed TK and we're devising a plan for the next couple of chapters.

Just think...soon you'll know where we stayed!!!

:flower3:

LegoMom3

06-17-2009, 09:44 AM

Here...because I want to put a smile on your face today...:goodvibes

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/LegoMom3/100_1420.jpg

Normangirls

06-17-2009, 09:51 AM

:offtopic:

Can I go a little off topic for just a second? I have a Public Service Announcement:

Easter Lillies are one of the most poisonous plant for pets, especially cats. We lost our little Cinderella a few years back because she ate just a tiny nibble off one leaf. It was horrible. So I try to spread the news about this every chance I get (Who knew? Everyone talks about poinsettias, but I never heard any warnings about lillies).

Sorry to hijack your TR, I just wanted to warn others. Thanks.

pooh'smate

06-17-2009, 10:49 AM

Glad to hear your precious Dory is feeling better.

TarzansKat

06-18-2009, 05:11 PM

TarzansKat

06-18-2009, 05:12 PM

Hey, guys. I promise a new update will be coming soon. Once we hit my work week (Wed-Sat), it's darn near impossible for me to have the time and motivation to write a proper chapter. And since I refuse to pass off a poorly executed piece of writing that would be severely lacking in my usual wit and charm, I hope you'll all bear with me, and hopefully this weekend, we'll have something new.

Something different.

And our arrival. Florida air. :::SIGH::: :cloud9:

pooh'smate

06-18-2009, 10:14 PM

If the whole world operated on a child's perspective... :goodvibes

Today we got stuck behind a dumptruck who was going very slow. My dd asked me,"Do you see that red dump truck?" I said yes. She then went on to inform me (and I have to quote it since it is so cute),"When I get bigger I am going to fix up a dump truck for me with parts from WalMart so I can drive it." :lmao::lmao::lmao: She loves cars, trucks well anything with motors. At church one day while walking through the parking lot she informed us that (I quote again) "I love cars. They smell like muscle.":lmao::lmao::lmao:

TarzansKat

06-20-2009, 04:00 PM

Which makes me wonder.

Do Floridians come to New England, take a deep breath and say, "Ahh...New England air."

My guess is no, but you never know.

That would be however, exactly what I said to Tink as we stepped off the plane.

"Florida air." Cue deep inhalation of breath. Cue big ole sigh. :cloud9:

I was there, people. But not quite there. We still had to make it to our luggage and to Mr. Transportation. Never fear, all went completely smooth on that front. I will say, during the trip, I would definitely think of my husband and son, but not in a way that made me sad. This whole trip was so new to me, and being in Florida with anyone other than immediate family (although Tink is pretty much family, only lacking in the blood relation), was also new. So walking through the airport and getting on the first "monorail" to head over to baggage claim felt familiar, and yet completely different.

And I when I say completely different, I mean...

IT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, I think we all know how much I love my family. And part of me feels this little snag of guilt when I'm writing about this trip, because you know what? I had a good time, and I had a good time without them. With my girl Tink. And that's not to say I don't love them, and that I didn't think of them fondly during the trip, but I hope you won't call me a bad mother if I say, I didn't wish they were there. Granted, it was only four days, and really, we're all going together in September as a big family, so it didn't leave me with that kind of guilt. It only left me with the...should I be feeling worse about liking this independence?

I think all you moms will know what I mean. This was my first trip without my husband in many moons, and my first trip without my son, ever. And while I enjoyed it...oh, heck, I loved it, I did feel a little guilt every know and then.

Most of the time, however, I was having too much fun to notice.

And now, as we return from that sidebar, we're meeting up with Mr. Transportation, and we're off. Off to our hotel.

Which I haven't revealed yet, huh?

And I won't. You can wait and eensy, teensy bit longer. Mwa-ha-ha.

Okay, I'm not that mean.

Eventually, we arrived. Pulled in to check with security, and we were checking in. Three guesses as to the CM's name.

Go ahead.

You don't even need three, do you?

It was JACK!!!! Unfortunately, not this one...

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

Perhaps, however, that is fortunate, because who knows what kind of pirates could be lurking about if he were the security guard. How easily he could be persuaded with a bit of rum. :rolleyes1

I digress. It was a sign, people.

A sign that we were destined to stay at this resort together. Tink's second time, my first.

Does this picture ring any bells?

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2617.jpg

That's right, friends! Caribbean Beach Resort all the way!!!!!!!!

I was excited. Mega, mega, mega excited. I'd never stayed there before, and I immediately fell in love. It's so pretty, and I'm so glad to be here, with Tink, in this moment.

This moment of pure happiness, this moment of anticipation, this moment when your whole trip lays before you like a story waiting to be written.

This moment.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2182.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2181-1.jpg

It's truly unfortunate that you can't see how big my smile is here.

I really think the thought bubble does it justice, though. ;)

The check in line was pretty long, but CMs were managing it efficiently and it moved quite quickly. While we were standing in line, we heard so many "Welcome to the islands," and when a CM saw our leis, she said, "Aloha." To which we both replied with a big, hearty ALOHA!!! :lmao: We were just a wee bit excited.

Jennifer from Korea was our check-in CM. She was very, very nice. We explained that Tink had been there before, and I hadn't, so she gave me the low down on the resort. We were so excited to be placed in Jamaica! Tink and I had debated requesting that village, so we were really excited to receive it anyway. Between the security guard named Jack and getting the village we wanted without asking, surely this trip was already blessed with some pixie dust.

Now Jennifer asked if we were celebrating our birthdays this trip and we said yes. Actually, before we left, Tink called to update her address with Disney Reservations, and the CM said, what are you celebrating? Tink said, oh, we're celebrating our birthdays, but they don't fall during the trip. He said, can you come to Disney during your birthdays? She said, well no. And he said, well then, you're celebrating them.

Thus we were aptly dubbed by that CM, "The Thirty and Flirty Celebration."

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Jennifer gave us both birthday buttons :yay: and we were off. Our room wasn't ready yet, but we were given a number to call. We checked our luggage with bell services, said our goodbyes to Mr. Transportation, and headed off to Old Port Royale.

Up next...what wonderful libations await us?;)

2xcited2sleep

06-20-2009, 04:11 PM

Ah... that New England air. Not! ;)

You deserve your special mom rejuvenation time! So glad you enjoyed it!

Caribbean Beach Resort! :yay: Tell me more. Totally seems fated from your leis, Jack, and receiving the village you wanted!

:lmao: on thirty and flirty. Wonder if they'll just let me celebrate being flirty. ;) I'm already thirty-ahem-something. :laughing:

Libations ahead? Don't keep us waiting too long!!

TarzansKat

06-20-2009, 04:31 PM

Ah... that New England air. Not! ;)

:lmao:

You deserve your special mom rejuvenation time! So glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks. :goodvibes

Libations ahead? Don't keep us waiting too long!!

Don't worry, hon. I plan to continue that update today. :thumbsup2

TarzansKat

06-20-2009, 04:32 PM

"I love cars. They smell like muscle.":lmao::lmao::lmao:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

OMG! That is too funny, hon. I have to remember to tell my husband. :lmao:

pooksma

06-20-2009, 05:23 PM

TarzansKat

06-20-2009, 05:55 PM

Since I'm further north than you, would the Floridians just see their icy breath if they came here?

Yay CBR :cool1:

On our super-secret-don't-tell-DS-we've-gone-without-him trip, that's where we stayed! I really liked it there!

Oh my. You are farther north then I am. :lmao: I would venture even to say that my winters may seem...almost warm compared to yours.

Glad you liked CBR. And I see you've taken a little secret trip of your own. Tricky, tricky. ;)

PaMom001

06-20-2009, 06:53 PM

I think all you moms will know what I mean. This was my first trip without my husband in many moons, and my first trip without my son, ever. And while I enjoyed it...oh, heck, I loved it, I did feel a little guilt every know and then.

I know this feeling very well. I wonder if I will ever be able to take a "trip" by myself before DD turns 18.

MRYPPNS

06-20-2009, 07:45 PM

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2181-1.jpg

It's truly unfortunate that you can't see how big my smile is here.

You mean this smile???

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/general%20dis/DSCN2181-1.jpg

TarzansKat

06-20-2009, 08:30 PM

I know this feeling very well. I wonder if I will ever be able to take a "trip" by myself before DD turns 18.

You know what? I'm really, really glad I did it. This whole trip was a big old happy birthday to me. I was lucky to have a wonderful friend to share it with, and now I'm even entertaining the notion of going solo at some point.

Which I never thought I'd say. :lmao:

You mean this smile???

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/general%20dis/DSCN2181-1.jpg

HA! You so beat Tink to the punch. I know she wanted to do something like that with all my pictures, and so I left it all black. Fill in the blank TK face. Maybe we should have a little contest. :rotfl2:

Charleston Princess

06-20-2009, 11:44 PM

From one mom to another, TK, don't ever feel guilty for enjoying yourself without your family! :goodvibes

This trip report keeps getting better and better -- Caribbean Beach Resort!!! You know that is so on our list of possibilities for the next trip, so I can't wait to hear all about it.

Oh, goody! DRINKS!

If U Had Wings

06-20-2009, 11:51 PM

I love that you and Tink have matching colors on for your trip. Very cute!

I'm so glad to hear that you liked CBR. I've always been a bit nervous to try it because of the size.

It's sounding wonderful so far.

TarzansKat

06-21-2009, 06:50 AM

From one mom to another, TK, don't ever feel guilty for enjoying yourself without your family! :goodvibes

Thank you!

This trip report keeps getting better and better -- Caribbean Beach Resort!!! You know that is so on our list of possibilities for the next trip, so I can't wait to hear all about it.

I loved it!

Oh, goody! DRINKS!

I just want to say right here, right now, that what we had, I seriously need to learn how to make at home.

NOM, NOM, YUM. :thumbsup2

I love that you and Tink have matching colors on for your trip. Very cute!

:lmao: So not planned. Just part of the weird symbiot brain we share.

I'm so glad to hear that you liked CBR. I've always been a bit nervous to try it because of the size.

I definitely have some thoughts on this, but I'll save them for later in the report.

It's sounding wonderful so far.

It is. Was. Still is. Hey, the smilies changed again. I feel compelled to use this one. :hippie:

PaMom001

06-21-2009, 12:04 PM

You mean this smile???

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/general%20dis/DSCN2181-1.jpg

:rotfl::lmao::laughing:

AshClan

06-21-2009, 12:55 PM

So far, the magic has definitely been with you two! Can't wait to hear how it continued (it did, right?)

TK, I can so relate to the "I am having so much fun without the family, and feeling so....well....free! But I'm feeling a lil guilty, too." It's all good though. And trust me, the more you do it? The easier it gets! I just look at it this way: Your time away gives you a much needed break and makes you all the better for them when you get back. So you are doing it FOR them!!!;)

Can't wait to hear more. Oh, and Tink, so happy that Dory is feeling better! Hope you can say the same about Lola :rolleyes1

TarzansKat

06-21-2009, 09:02 PM

So far, the magic has definitely been with you two! Can't wait to hear how it continued (it did, right?)

In spades!

TK, I can so relate to the "I am having so much fun without the family, and feeling so....well....free! But I'm feeling a lil guilty, too." It's all good though. And trust me, the more you do it? The easier it gets! I just look at it this way: Your time away gives you a much needed break and makes you all the better for them when you get back. So you are doing it FOR them!!!;)

Thanks! Honestly, it was amazing how great it felt, and how cleansing to the soul. I'm now a firm believer that time away can make us better parents. Everyone needs some down time. :thumbsup2

maroo

06-22-2009, 11:17 AM

TarzansKat

06-22-2009, 11:59 AM

Awesome update!! :goodvibes

I love that you got a little break and I am so glad you missed your family a little bit, but still had a lot of fun.

It is absolutely a gift from your husband to let you go and do something like this (and anyone else that helped take care of things at home for you). I think all Momma's deserve a vacation from even family every now and then!

You know what, it totally is a gift. Because when I asked him, and he had no issue with it, I knew that was one of the reasons I loved him. He's very "you go, have a good time, enjoy." No resentment, no issues, no problems.

God bless him. I'm so lucky.:thumbsup2

I can't wait for MORE!!!

(And am I allowed to get a birthday button in September when my birthday is in March?!?) :lmao:

I totally intended to write another update, but I haven't yet. Bad TK, bad bad. :lmao:

And I know one the DIS the whole birthday button not on your actual birthday has sparked huge debates, and Tink and I were very leary of the whole wearing the button thing, but after the encouragement of the CM on the phone, and at check in, we quickly abandoned our inhibitions..heh heh...and wore those buttons. I say go for it. :thumbsup2

If U Had Wings

06-22-2009, 01:09 PM

(And am I allowed to get a birthday button in September when my birthday is in March?!?) :lmao:

I say go for it! When I called recently to add my friend to my December trip, the CM practically made us celebrate our belated birthdays. She told us we needed to be celebrating something and a belated/early 40th birthday celebration was the perfect thing. She was the one who added it to our ressie, not me, so I won't feel guilty about wearing a pin whatsoever!

MegansMom

06-22-2009, 03:08 PM

Loved the update----how great that you stayed at CBR!!!! What fun must await you girlies!!!! Can't wait to hear more!

Tinkerbellarella

06-22-2009, 03:30 PM

Do Floridians come to New England, take a deep breath and say, "Ahh...New England air."

Not right now they don't. Because if they came to New England right now they'd need a snorkel to breathe.

But TK's right. There really is nothing quite like that first breath of Florida air. It's so unique. I'm sure it's a combination of heat and humidity and different flora and whatever they clean the airport terminal with but it is, distinctly, Florida. And I will admit to being places and all of a sudden exclaiming, "It smells like Florida right now!"

and yet completely different

Completely new.

Now, I think we all know how much I love my family. And part of me feels this little snag of guilt when I'm writing about this trip, because you know what? I had a good time, and I had a good time without them. With my girl Tink. And that's not to say I don't love them, and that I didn't think of them fondly during the trip, but I hope you won't call me a bad mother if I say, I didn't wish they were there. Granted, it was only four days, and really, we're all going together in September as a big family, so it didn't leave me with that kind of guilt. It only left me with the...should I be feeling worse about liking this independence?

I think all you moms will know what I mean. This was my first trip without my husband in many moons, and my first trip without my son, ever. And while I enjoyed it...oh, heck, I loved it, I did feel a little guilt every know and then.

This was actually an interesting experience for me. My trips have always been for ME (and maybe a friend or too if I wasn't solo). So it felt totally natural to be down there, family-less. And though I was sure that TK was really ok, deep down, being there without the rest of her clan, I tried to be sensitive and gently remind her that it's perfectly OK to focus 100% on yourself once in a while. And despite that this trip was about friendship and sisterhood and the big 3-0, don't let TK fool you. Despite their physical absence, this trip was still about her family in a lot of ways - emotional ways, reflective ways, planning-for-September ways. And I was so happy to have shared in that!

Eventually, we arrived. Pulled in to check with security, and we were checking in. Three guesses as to the CM's name.

Go ahead.

You don't even need three, do you?

It was JACK!!!! Unfortunately, not this one...

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

What was especially funny was that TK (of course) made the Jack connection before I did. So she was like "Jack!" and I was all like, "Jack." and she was like "JACK!!!" and I was like, "Jack!" (light dawning).

But really, what a fitting welcome.

A sign that we were destined to stay at this resort together. Tink's second time, my first.

Does this picture ring any bells?

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2617.jpg

That's right, friends! Caribbean Beach Resort all the way!!!!!!!!

So I totally have to share something with y'all since we didn't have a PTR. We weren't originally booked here. We were originally booked at POP (I think, considering that was way back in like, what Kat, October???). Which we were both ok with. Because we were going to Disney World. But then, we both were of like mind without even knowing it. TK REALLY wanted to stay at CBR, which she'd fallen in love with on a visit during her trip last Sept. Her darling DH was not so enamored as she. I've stayed at CBR before, granted 17 years ago, and really was pretty much go-with-the-flow enough to want to do it again. The only other Mod I have an intense desire to stay at is CSR and that really wasn't the feel of this trip. So we discussed and changed resorts. And I'm so glad we did. pirate:

This moment of pure happiness, this moment of anticipation, this moment when your whole trip lays before you like a story waiting to be written.

This moment.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2182.jpg

Yeah. That was a great moment. I just smiled at me smiling.

While we were standing in line, we heard so many "Welcome to the islands," and when a CM saw our leis, she said, "Aloha." To which we both replied with a big, hearty ALOHA!!! :lmao: We were just a wee bit excited.

The lady in front of us and her daughter (who had the Jack folder but didn't look very enthused to be in Disney, remember) thought we were crazy. I'm sure of it. We were like giant 5 year-olds who just had Coke and Sweet Tarts. It was ridiculous. I couldn't even pay attention to the line. One minute TK was standing with me, the next she was walking over to the next available CM and I was oblivious.

We were so excited to be placed in Jamaica! Tink and I had debated requesting that village, so we were really excited to receive it anyway.

FYI-Jamiaca is a great spot. While it's not a preferred location, it's about a 3 minute walk from almost any room, over the bride and the island, to Old Port Royale. The yellow/white/blue is also my favorite color scheme.

Now Jennifer asked if we were celebrating our birthdays this trip and we said yes. Actually, before we left, Tink called to update her address with Disney Reservations, and the CM said, what are you celebrating? Tink said, oh, we're celebrating our birthdays, but they don't fall during the trip. He said, can you come to Disney during your birthdays? She said, well no. And he said, well then, you're celebrating them.

Thus we were aptly dubbed by that CM, "The Thirty and Flirty Celebration."

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Jennifer gave us both birthday buttons :yay: and we were off.

As TK mentioned, we were very skittish about "celebrating" our birthdays with pins, even though that really was what we were celebrating with each other (our birthdays are only a few days apart).

However, every single CM we spoke to about the buttons said that it was perfectly fine. While we did get a little special attention, it wasn't over the top.

And I'd also like to mention this - EVERYONE down there is wearing some sort of pin right now. EVERYONE. I was actually rather surprised. And one of the things that I thought was really nice was that if there was a family with two children and one of the kids was celebrating a birthday with a birthday pin, they gave the other child an "I'm Celebrating!" pin.

While I certainly wouldn't advocate asking for a pin for any ol' reason, if you do have something worth celebrating, go for it! Not only did it seem like the families were really enjoying it, the CMs seemed to like acknowledging people too.

You mean this smile???

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/MRYPPNS/general%20dis/DSCN2181-1.jpg

:lmao:

And snortlaughing ensued.

I love that you and Tink have matching colors on for your trip. Very cute!

Yeah, we didn't realize that until we discussed our "travel outfits". Must've been the Force. :yoda:

I'm so glad to hear that you liked CBR. I've always been a bit nervous to try it because of the size.

Oh, don't be. It's big (believe me, I walked the whole thing more than once on my "morning walks") but it's gorgeous. And easy to get from Point A to Point B. The internal bus system, though we didn't use it, is pretty efficient too. Some of the locations are pretty remote, so you just need to know what to ask for. Really though, this resort really strikes the "RESORT" chord with me, much like the Poly did. I FELT like I was on vacation here. Not just staying at a hotel in Disney.

TarzansKat

06-23-2009, 02:14 PM

Loved the update----how great that you stayed at CBR!!!! What fun must await you girlies!!!! Can't wait to hear more!

Don't worry, it's coming soon, I promise!!! :goodvibes

This was actually an interesting experience for me. My trips have always been for ME (and maybe a friend or too if I wasn't solo). So it felt totally natural to be down there, family-less. And though I was sure that TK was really ok, deep down, being there without the rest of her clan, I tried to be sensitive and gently remind her that it's perfectly OK to focus 100% on yourself once in a while. And despite that this trip was about friendship and sisterhood and the big 3-0, don't let TK fool you. Despite their physical absence, this trip was still about her family in a lot of ways - emotional ways, reflective ways, planning-for-September ways. And I was so happy to have shared in that!

You know...when you say things like that, it makes me realize just how much I love you. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

What was especially funny was that TK (of course) made the Jack connection before I did. So she was like "Jack!" and I was all like, "Jack." and she was like "JACK!!!" and I was like, "Jack!" (light dawning).

But really, what a fitting welcome.

Proof positive that my mind is usually on Jack Sparrow.

So we discussed and changed resorts. And I'm so glad we did. pirate:

Me, too.

We were like giant 5 year-olds who just had Coke and Sweet Tarts.

A really apt description. :rotfl2: Perhaps it was the Cadbury bar.

eandesmom

06-23-2009, 05:48 PM

TarzansKat

06-23-2009, 06:28 PM

I'm in! I've been avoiding new TR's these days...my own PDD I think. I tried and tried to plan an adult/girl only trip for this fall and it isn't going to happen...so I'll jsut have to live through the 2 of you! :)

Oh, I'm sorry you're having PDD! That's a yucky side effect, huh? :hug:

I really loved this girls only trip, and it's not something I really ever thought I'd do. I'm so glad I did, and I hope you feel free to keep riding and live vicariously through us. Perhaps we'll even make you laugh along the way. :thumbsup2

brookelizabeth

06-24-2009, 12:37 PM

Thirty and flirty! I LOVE it...being that I just turned 30 myself. :goodvibes (so far, it's been good despite my fears!)

CBR looks so pretty, I can't wait to read more about it.

and :rotfl: to the "dolled up" TK face!!!!

ETA: Don't feel guilty about the trip-I am a firm believer that things like this-time with your girlfriends-makes you a BETTER Mommy and wife!

tlenzendorf

06-24-2009, 02:10 PM

I also just turned 30... nothing has fallen off yet, I'm still waiting :lmao:

eandesmom

06-24-2009, 02:34 PM

Oh, I'm sorry you're having PDD! That's a yucky side effect, huh? :hug:

I really loved this girls only trip, and it's not something I really ever thought I'd do. I'm so glad I did, and I hope you feel free to keep riding and live vicariously through us. Perhaps we'll even make you laugh along the way. :thumbsup2

Girls only trips are the best. I am lucky enough to do about 1 a year, sometimes more between my gaggle of sisters/SIL's/mom and my college gourmet club. But never to the world! Still trying though, it's not dead...just postponed :)

heaven2dc

06-24-2009, 03:19 PM

How cool that you tricked us all and didn't include your trippie in your siggie (that rhymes!!)

Great start (well, w/o the car problems but at least you got the row to yourselves, played some good ol' card games and are staying at the beautiful CBR!)

PrincessV

06-24-2009, 03:41 PM

Do Floridians come to New England, take a deep breath and say, "Ahh...New England air."
::yes:: Kind of anyway... I always seem to find myself up north in Jan. The response is more like, "YIKES! Cold, dry northern air!" :rotfl:

I think all you moms will know what I mean.
Yep - and I'm glad you got to enjoy it, too! :goodvibes

And I'd also like to mention this - EVERYONE down there is wearing some sort of pin right now. EVERYONE.
Dude, they're pushing pins like crack! I was offered pins to celebrate something - ANYthing! - no less than 5 times over the long weekend. :rolleyes:

Really though, this resort really strikes the "RESORT" chord with me, much like the Poly did. I FELT like I was on vacation here. Not just staying at a hotel in Disney.
Mind if I echo that sentiment? I'm a long-time CBR fan and that's a big reason why! :thumbsup2

TarzansKat

06-24-2009, 05:38 PM

ETA: Don't feel guilty about the trip-I am a firm believer that things like this-time with your girlfriends-makes you a BETTER Mommy and wife!

Thanks. Now, I agree. I can say I speak from experience! :thumbsup2

I also just turned 30... nothing has fallen off yet, I'm still waiting :lmao:

Well, there are some things that would be good to lose. Like all the extra around my hips and backside. :lmao:

Girls only trips are the best. I am lucky enough to do about 1 a year, sometimes more between my gaggle of sisters/SIL's/mom and my college gourmet club. But never to the world! Still trying though, it's not dead...just postponed :)

Postponed is better than nothing! :goodvibes

How cool that you tricked us all and didn't include your trippie in your siggie (that rhymes!!)

Great start (well, w/o the car problems but at least you got the row to yourselves, played some good ol' card games and are staying at the beautiful CBR!)

We are very tricky. Very, very. ;)

::yes:: Kind of anyway... I always seem to find myself up north in Jan. The response is more like, "YIKES! Cold, dry northern air!" :rotfl:

See, I knew it! :lmao:

Dude, they're pushing pins like crack! I was offered pins to celebrate something - ANYthing! - no less than 5 times over the long weekend. :rolleyes:

:rotfl2:

Mind if I echo that sentiment? I'm a long-time CBR fan and that's a big reason why! :thumbsup2

This is why I totally like it for a girlfriend's trip. Very relaxing!

TarzansKat

06-28-2009, 10:01 AM

When last we left our daring duo, they were off in search of generous libations.

Preferrably containing rum.

Pirates. pirate:pirate: ;)

Off to Old Port Royale we headed. I was in "let me take my time and soak it all in mode." Fortunately, Tink seems to operate in that mode on vacation in general. It's like an automatic switch with her. Let me just say right now, no matter what happened to us (ha ha ha) on this trip, that my dear Tink is a fantastic travel companion. She's go with the flow, but direct enough to express her own opinion. Quite frankly, we're a match made in heaven. :cloud9:

Now, on our way in search of where the rum had gone, we did end up stopping in OPR for a bit. I checked to make sure an old pass that I had was still valid, and Tink, I believe, had to add a day to hers. Once that was taken care of, the lure of fine Disney merchandising sucked us in.

Basically, we shopped. But only with our eyes.

And all too soon, we spotted it.

Something that screamed out to me. And said, BUY ME BUY ME BUY ME I WASMADEFORYOU!!!!!!!!!!!

I looked at Tink. :confused3

I looked at it. :love:

I looked at Tink. :confused3

And I said, "Tink...I don't need another $50 hoodie."

And Tink said, "But you have to buy this. It was made for you." :rotfl2:

"But I can't buy another $50 hoodie." My resolve was weakening. Crumbling.

But I had other goals in mind. So you'll just have to wait and see how the battle of TK and the hoodie turned out later. ;)

I really loved a lot of the merchandise in the store. Honestly, between the pirate stuff and the variety of girly bags they had going on, I was just thrilled. Quite frankly, I've never seen so many bags that I acutally liked at Disney. Totes, purses, wallets. My, my!

I have some pictures from OPR that were actually taken another day, but since this is the first time we were here, I'll throw them in now.

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I felt this sense of peace here. It's weird to say that I felt at peace in a store, but I did. This resort is so much my personality. I knew it when we visited it on my Sept 08 trip and I knew it now, being here with Tink. I was so glad we decided to stay here.

Well, we'd finally had our fill (no purchases yet), and we headed off in search of our ultimate purpose.

A fine drink and a good toast.

But we got distracted along the way by a photo op.

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We headed over to the pool bar, and ended up with the nommiest concotion I think I've tasted in many a moon.

The Pina Colava.

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Oh, my dear friends. Oh, how good this drink was. It deserves one word. Well, it deserves several, but if it had to be one, it would be NOM.

Nom, nom, nom. It was such a wonderful melding of flavors, the coconut, the bit of raspberry, and the rum. Oh, the rum. It would have made the good captain proud. So proud. Actually, my first taste was a bit potent, because I hadn't mixed it thoroughly and let's just say that our gracious bartender was not only gracious but generous. Bless her.

Tink was kind enough to buy our first drinks, (I know I'm backtracking here), and I had already planned a toast.

See, I was honored that Tink would stay at this particular resort with me. I don't know how many of you have read her trip / pre trip report from her Sept 08 trip, but if you haven't, let me tell you a little something about our dear girl. See, Tink had a grandmother who was very, very special to her. Who took her on trips to the World, and as a matter of fact, CBR was a place that they stayed together. If I remember correctly, it was the last place they stayed together, but I could be mistaken. Tink, correct me if I'm wrong. So, knowing that there could have been some emotions surfacing, I honestly felt honored that Tink would consider a stay here. I know I get a little misty when I walk past things at the World that remind me of my grandfather, never mind whether or not we stayed there together.

So my toast was all planned out.

We'd found a table over by these beautiful flowers,

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and just sat looking at out at all that was the CBR courtyard, the pirate pool, the beautiful lake, the gorgeous sky...

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http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0032-1.jpg

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...and we toasted.

To her grandmother, and my grandfather. Who I know would both be very proud of us. And who, I entertained the notion, may have even been sharing a few laughs as well, just like we were.

It was a good toast. And a good way to start the trip.

Charleston Princess

06-28-2009, 10:28 AM

Oh, how I love your pictures of CBR! So pretty and so tropical -- it's just made for drinking pina colavas there!

Can't wait to see this hoodie that was begging to be purchased!

I got misty-eyed over the toast! What a wonderful way to officially start the vacation.

TarzansKat

06-28-2009, 10:40 AM

Oh, how I love your pictures of CBR! So pretty and so tropical -- it's just made for drinking pina colavas there!

I am seriously lusting after that drink this morning. I really, really need one. :lmao:

Can't wait to see this hoodie that was begging to be purchased!

:rolleyes1

I got misty-eyed over the toast! What a wonderful way to officially start the vacation.

I thought I would cry when I did the toast, but I managed to hold it together. :thumbsup2

maroo

06-28-2009, 10:43 AM

Awesome toast.

You guys must have had a blast!

I can't wait to see whether or not you own a hoodie. I hope so!! :thumbsup2

TarzansKat

06-28-2009, 10:45 AM

Awesome toast.

You guys must have had a blast!

We totally did. And this first night was so unbelievably relaxing. Wonderful!

I can't wait to see whether or not you own a hoodie. I hope so!! :thumbsup2

TK: The Curse of the $50 Hoodie

That should so be the chapter title. :lmao:

2xcited2sleep

06-28-2009, 11:00 AM

What a nice toast! I'm sure that your grandparents are/were smiling that you both continue to enjoy the World with new friends and your own families!

Pina Colava... yum. And those rum floaters on the top can be dangerous! Not that I mind... :rolleyes1

I can't wait to hear how the hoodie question turns out!! :)

popcorn::popcorn::

If U Had Wings

06-28-2009, 10:04 PM

Sounds like the start of a great weekend. What a wonderful way to start your trip. :)

PrincessV

06-29-2009, 08:58 AM

When last we left our daring duo, they were off in search of generous libations.

Preferrably containing rum.
:thumbsup2

And I said, "Tink...I don't need another $50 hoodie."

And Tink said, "But you have to buy this. It was made for you." :rotfl2:
She's such a good enabler... er, DIS friend! ;)

I really loved a lot of the merchandise in the store. Honestly, between the pirate stuff and the variety of girly bags they had going on, I was just thrilled. Quite frankly, I've never seen so many bags that I acutally liked at Disney. Totes, purses, wallets. My, my!
Isn't it fun in there? One of my favorite gift shops!

...and we toasted.

To her grandmother, and my grandfather. Who I know would both be very proud of us. And who, I entertained the notion, may have even been sharing a few laughs as well, just like we were.
:goodvibes :hug::hug:

TarzansKat

06-29-2009, 10:28 AM

What a nice toast! I'm sure that your grandparents are/were smiling that you both continue to enjoy the World with new friends and your own families!

I'd like to think so. :goodvibes

Pina Colava... yum. And those rum floaters on the top can be dangerous! Not that I mind... :rolleyes1

No joke, every time we talk about one on here, it makes me craze it so badly. I want a Pina Colava, dang it! :lmao: I'll have to see if the Friendies know how to make one. :thumbsup2

I can't wait to hear how the hoodie question turns out!! :)

popcorn::popcorn::

:rolleyes1

Sounds like the start of a great weekend. What a wonderful way to start your trip. :)

It really was. :goodvibes

She's such a good enabler... er, DIS friend! ;)

Oh, that she is!

Isn't it fun in there? One of my favorite gift shops!

It's such a great place to lose yourself. It was nice to shop without having to worry about who was waiting for me.

MegansMom

06-29-2009, 01:34 PM

TarzansKat

06-29-2009, 02:38 PM

You must tell me......is CBR the only place I can get a Pina Colava?!??!?!?!!? I NEED ONE!!! MUST....HAVE.....ONE!!!!!

You know, I've been wondering that myself, because it's definitely on my list for September. I'll have to check out some online menus and see if I can find it. :thumbsup2

I want to know all about the hoodie!!!!

:rolleyes1

The pics are beautiful---even the headless TK....you look MARVELOUS...even with a huge black dot over your face!!!! I can only imagine how good you looked without it!!! (hee hee hee!!!!) ;)

:rotfl2:

It's a beautiful resort. I felt very blessed to stay there.

eandesmom

06-29-2009, 03:14 PM

what a lovely toast! Nothing like girlfriend shopping...enabling...:) You have a beautiful friendship, thank you for sharing it with us!

TarzansKat

06-29-2009, 03:23 PM

You have a beautiful friendship, thank you for sharing it with us!

Aw, shucks. :blush:

Thanks. She's just...well, she's just...well, you know. :goodvibes It's been a long time since I've had a friend like that.

Charleston Princess

06-29-2009, 06:37 PM

You must tell me......is CBR the only place I can get a Pina Colava?!??!?!?!!? I NEED ONE!!! MUST....HAVE.....ONE!!!!! Looks so yummy!!!!! I want to know all about the hoodie!!!! The pics are beautiful---even the headless TK....you look MARVELOUS...even with a huge black dot over your face!!!! I can only imagine how good you looked without it!!! (hee hee hee!!!!) ;)

All of the pool bars have the same menu -- they are available at all the resorts. I had one at POFQ last summer, and I saw them on the menu at AKL. :goodvibes

TarzansKat

06-29-2009, 07:41 PM

All of the pool bars have the same menu -- they are available at all the resorts. I had one at POFQ last summer, and I saw them on the menu at AKL. :goodvibes

Oh, thanks for sharing, CP! I thought I might have read somewhere about standardized pool bar menus, but I wasn't sure.

Oh, I can't wait to have another Pina Colava! YUMMY! :goodvibes

All7OfUs

06-30-2009, 06:37 AM

How completely Providential that the last update you did involved Grandparents that were very dear to us, and in fact, had a LOT to do with our love of all things Disney. As you know, I have not been on the boards for a few weeks because my beloved Gramma passed away 3 weeks ago, resulting in an unexpected trip to the States.

It was hard and painful, but I have so many amazing memories of her- incredibly many of which involve going to Disneyland. I wish I could have been there with you toasting Gramma along with you. Perhaps maroo and I can add a toast to her when we arrive next year. I think that'd be a poignant thing to do.

Incidentally, while we were going through some of her things, I came across an AMAZING Disney relic of hers! I found a letter dated August, 1943 calling her in for an interview!!!! Can you believe it??!!! I've taken pix. and will do a post over on our PTR in a few days. It's on ancient Disney letterhead and everything! My love of Disney truly has bloodroots!!

Anyway, I'm playing TR catch up this week, and I fear it will take far more than that. Yikes! When I subbed to your reports, I truly wanted to be regular; I sure hope life will normalize now, and I can "visit" with you more often.

Liesa

TarzansKat

06-30-2009, 08:18 AM

How completely Providential that the last update you did involved Grandparents that were very dear to us, and in fact, had a LOT to do with our love of all things Disney. As you know, I have not been on the boards for a few weeks because my beloved Gramma passed away 3 weeks ago, resulting in an unexpected trip to the States.

My thoughts and prayers are still with you, hon. :hug:

It was hard and painful, but I have so many amazing memories of her- incredibly many of which involve going to Disneyland. I wish I could have been there with you toasting Gramma along with you. Perhaps maroo and I can add a toast to her when we arrive next year. I think that'd be a poignant thing to do.

That would be a wonderful thing to do. It's very healing.

Incidentally, while we were going through some of her things, I came across an AMAZING Disney relic of hers! I found a letter dated August, 1943 calling her in for an interview!!!! Can you believe it??!!! I've taken pix. and will do a post over on our PTR in a few days. It's on ancient Disney letterhead and everything! My love of Disney truly has bloodroots!!

Oh my goodness! That's amazing!!!! I would love to see pictures of it when you get a chance.

Anyway, I'm playing TR catch up this week, and I fear it will take far more than that. Yikes! When I subbed to your reports, I truly wanted to be regular; I sure hope life will normalize now, and I can "visit" with you more often.

Liesa

You take your time, hon. I know it takes time for things to settle down.

LegoMom3

07-02-2009, 08:48 PM

Oh great...I go away for 2 weeks, have no access to Internet during that time, and you toss out TWO updates...:sad2:

But at least you haven't gotten too far yet....;)

I want to multi-quote all over the place here but I'm so tired and have soooo much other DISness to catch up on, that I'm just gonna say that the pictures of you two crack me up....there's Tink's adorable smiling face, and there's TK's blacked-out Mickey head!!!:rotfl:

And I'm waiting with such anticipation for this little TR to continue....

Oh, and no, I'm quite sure no one from Florida goes to New England and takes a deep breath and sighs "Ahhh, New England air...". :confused3 Although I always did enjoy the smell of the ocean in Maine. It's different down here. Icy-cold water must just smell better.....:lmao:

.

TarzansKat

07-02-2009, 08:52 PM

Oh great...I go away for 2 weeks, have no access to Internet during that time, and you toss out TWO updates...:sad2:

But at least you haven't gotten too far yet....;)

Well, dang it woman! Don't go away for so long. :lmao:

In all seriousness, I missed you. I may have done a little happy dance when I saw your DIS name. ;)

I want to multi-quote all over the place here but I'm so tired and have soooo much other DISness to catch up on, that I'm just gonna say that the pictures of you two crack me up....there's Tink's adorable smiling face, and there's TK's blacked-out Mickey head!!!:rotfl:

Oh, you noticed the blacked-out Mickey head, did ya? :lmao:

And I'm waiting with such anticipation for this little TR to continue....

And I'm waiting for my dear Tink who is actually on a little bit of a vacay this week. I think the next chapter's hers.

Oh, and no, I'm quite sure no one from Florida goes to New England and takes a deep breath and sighs "Ahhh, New England air...". :confused3 Although I always did enjoy the smell of the ocean in Maine. It's different down here. Icy-cold water must just smell better.....:lmao:

.

You're right on that one. Granted it was a while ago, but Florida beaches do not have that certain ocean smell like up here. :thumbsup2

creativeamanda

07-02-2009, 09:00 PM

Okay, so you have made me decide that for my girls-only trip next year, we are totally staying at CBR! I love POR, but I need a change (the horror!)

TarzansKat

07-02-2009, 09:09 PM

Okay, so you have made me decide that for my girls-only trip next year, we are totally staying at CBR! I love POR, but I need a change (the horror!)

Reflecting upon it now, I don't think I've ever been at a resort that was that quiet. And I mean that in the best possible way. No interior corridors, but I rarely if ever heard neighbors coming and going. It was so peaceful.

Tinkerbellarella

07-03-2009, 06:43 AM

When last we left our daring duo, they were off in search of generous libations.

Preferrably containing rum.

Wait? You mean there is some other kind??? LOL

Off to Old Port Royale we headed. I was in "let me take my time and soak it all in mode." Fortunately, Tink seems to operate in that mode on vacation in general. It's like an automatic switch with her. Let me just say right now, no matter what happened to us (ha ha ha) on this trip, that my dear Tink is a fantastic travel companion. She's go with the flow, but direct enough to express her own opinion. Quite frankly, we're a match made in heaven. :cloud9:

Awwwww. Thanks, my friend.
I operate under the rule that when on vacation ENJOY your vacation. Likely it was slightly expensive, a long time coming and much needed. I won't waste a single second. Vacation for me always starts on vacation eve. Especially a Disney vacation. I open the floodgates and let the pressures of real life start to pour out so that by the time I arrive I can absorb every nuance and not feel pressured by "real life" or feel like I might be missing out on something.

And not to be outdone, TK is an excellent traveling partner. Though I knew she wasn't used to doing Disney "my way" (a.k.a. sans the stroller/hubby/family set) she adapted in, oh, about 4.6 seconds and was a pleasure to spend 4 days with. ::yes::

Basically, we shopped. But only with our eyes.

Do you understand how difficult this is to do??? It's a skill. And TK is much better at it than I am.

Something that screamed out to me. And said, BUY ME BUY ME BUY ME I WASMADEFORYOU!!!!!!!!!!!

No joke. I believe the sign above the hoodie said, "Place prominently so that TK will see and purchase me for I was made for her. And only her. In 4 sizes."

I looked at Tink. :confused3

I looked at it. :love:

I looked at Tink. :confused3

And I said, "Tink...I don't need another $50 hoodie."

And Tink said, "But you have to buy this. It was made for you." :rotfl2:

I think what actually happened was we were browsing (again, hands and eyes only, no wallets...yet) and I rounded a stand that had some piratey merchandise. As I came around the backside of it, I saw a tee that I'd rued not getting on my Sept. trip (and ultimately didn't get on this trip either). I then spotted IT. THE hoodie that was made for TK in the same way my TINK hoodie was made for me. My eye was first drawn to it because it was pink. And my eyes are, at least initially, drawn to most things pink. (And that's all the detail you're getting on the hoodie for now.) And I eyed the front.
The sides.
When I turned it around, the deal was sealed, as they say. I said, "Hey Kat. You NEED this."
Then the exchange above took place.

And yes, I'm an enabler. Particularly when it comes to the PERFECT souvenir.

...

And any shoe-related purchase.

...

And NARS makeup.

AHEM.

"But I can't buy another $50 hoodie." My resolve was weakening. Crumbling.

She said this to me no less than 5 times in those 4 days. Every time we discussed/saw said hoodie.

Will this hoodie story have a happy ending????

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Surprisingly, I really like this picture of me. :goodvibes I remember how happy and excited I was. Makes me happy now.

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Isn't she lovely?

The Pina Colava.

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:worship:

By way of a little backstory, we'd been planning our first drink in the World for, oh, 4 months now? LOL Honestly. We had perused and considered all of the drinks we could find on the Barefoot Bar menu. We hemmed and hawed. We even pretended like we'd just have a beer. Pssht. We knew. We knew it would be fruity and girlie and rum-my and NOM! We were SO looking forward to this drink. We knew that whatever we had would be good. But we didn't realize it would be Pina Colada with a raspberry swirl and a pineapple garnish good.

Actually, my first taste was a bit potent, because I hadn't mixed it thoroughly and let's just say that our gracious bartender was not only gracious but generous. Bless her.

We tipped her kindly.

See, I was honored that Tink would stay at this particular resort with me. I don't know how many of you have read her trip / pre trip report from her Sept 08 trip, but if you haven't, let me tell you a little something about our dear girl. See, Tink had a grandmother who was very, very special to her. Who took her on trips to the World, and as a matter of fact, CBR was a place that they stayed together. If I remember correctly, it was the last place they stayed together, but I could be mistaken. Tink, correct me if I'm wrong. So, knowing that there could have been some emotions surfacing, I honestly felt honored that Tink would consider a stay here. I know I get a little misty when I walk past things at the World that remind me of my grandfather, never mind whether or not we stayed there together.

It was, in fact, the last place we stayed together. It was our last trip together and, little did I know then, that she would be gone about 6 months later.

I worried that I would have a hard time staying there again. Not so much that I wanted to consider another resort, but it was in the back of my mind. When we arrived it was familiar, but in a comforting way. I wasn't sad. On our first morning I took a good, long morning walk and visited the village where I'd stayed on that last trip. Found the pool we'd played at. The little courtyard we'd sat in, close to our room. Those moments were a little bittersweet...but I get ahead of myself here.

Back to the present.

Er. Past.

Um, fairly recent history.

...and we toasted.

To her grandmother, and my grandfather. Who I know would both be very proud of us. And who, I entertained the notion, may have even been sharing a few laughs as well, just like we were.

It was a good toast. And a good way to start the trip.

It wasn't just good. It was perfect.

And that's all I have to say about that. :goodvibes

I also just turned 30... nothing has fallen off yet, I'm still waiting :lmao:

:lmao:

There really should be a snortlaugh smiley at this point.

I always seem to find myself up north in Jan. The response is more like, "YIKES! Cold, dry northern air!" :rotfl:

I can usually make it through January but February is the worst - when it seems winter will NEVER end and everything is really just an icy, frigid mess.

::sigh::

Remind me again why I haven't moved somewhere warmer???

Dude, they're pushing pins like crack! I was offered pins to celebrate something - ANYthing! - no less than 5 times over the long weekend. :rolleyes:

"You found the Ladies Room?! Yay! Have a pin!"

"You made it a third of the way around the WS while getting only moderately wasted?! Yay! Have a pin!"

"You did not remove that lobster-colored infant with no hat or sunblock from their parents 'care' and run away screaming?! No pin for you. Come back 3 months."

That last one is an unfortunate Disney memory. Sometimes I think there is a common sense-based test you should have to pass before you procreate. But I digress...

As you know, I have not been on the boards for a few weeks because my beloved Gramma passed away 3 weeks ago, resulting in an unexpected trip to the States.

:hug:

Incidentally, while we were going through some of her things, I came across an AMAZING Disney relic of hers! I found a letter dated August, 1943 calling her in for an interview!!!! Can you believe it??!!! I've taken pix. and will do a post over on our PTR in a few days. It's on ancient Disney letterhead and everything! My love of Disney truly has bloodroots!!

Wow! That's pretty amazing! And very special. And was meant for you to find. :goodvibes

And I'm waiting for my dear Tink who is actually on a little bit of a vacay this week. I think the next chapter's hers.

Ahhhhh, yes. Vacation. That blessed event that removes you from the 9-5 scene. I've been sparse, I know, but my sanity needed it, believe me.

I only have to upload and resize some pics for the next chapter. Writing it should be easy. I've been looking forward to it. However, I can't promise it will happen before the holiday. We have some plans over the next few days and I'm not sure I can properly write the chapter in the time I have. If I can, believe me I'll get that baby up there. If not, it will be Monday or Tuesday of next week. :goodvibes

Reflecting upon it now, I don't think I've ever been at a resort that was that quiet. And I mean that in the best possible way. No interior corridors, but I rarely if ever heard neighbors coming and going. It was so peaceful.

No kidding. I think part of it was the location of the room (I'll share that in the next chapter) but honestly, the resort itself is just sooooooo low-key. I know that my morning walks are taken early enough that ANY resort (even POP!) would be quiet, but no matter what time of the day we were returning to the room it was to a sense of peace.

TarzansKat

07-03-2009, 06:58 AM

Do you understand how difficult this is to do??? It's a skill. And TK is much better at it than I am.

Ha! Years of practice. ;)

No joke. I believe the sign above the hoodie said, "Place prominently so that TK will see and purchase me for I was made for her. And only her. In 4 sizes."

I think what actually happened was we were browsing (again, hands and eyes only, no wallets...yet) and I rounded a stand that had some piratey merchandise. As I came around the backside of it, I saw a tee that I'd rued not getting on my Sept. trip (and ultimately didn't get on this trip either). I then spotted IT. THE hoodie that was made for TK in the same way my TINK hoodie was made for me. My eye was first drawn to it because it was pink. And my eyes are, at least initially, drawn to most things pink. (And that's all the detail you're getting on the hoodie for now.) And I eyed the front.
The sides.
When I turned it around, the deal was sealed, as they say. I said, "Hey Kat. You NEED this."
Then the exchange above took place.

And yes, I'm an enabler. Particularly when it comes to the PERFECT souvenir.

...

And any shoe-related purchase.

...

And NARS makeup.

AHEM.

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

She said this to me no less than 5 times in those 4 days. Every time we discussed/saw said hoodie.

Will this hoodie story have a happy ending????

I don't even want to talk about how much I talked about that hoodie. :lmao:

[COLOR="magenta"]It was, in fact, the last place we stayed together. It was our last trip together and, little did I know then, that she would be gone about 6 months later.

I thought so. I wanted to be sensitive to that, I hope I was. :goodvibes

I worried that I would have a hard time staying there again. Not so much that I wanted to consider another resort, but it was in the back of my mind. When we arrived it was familiar, but in a comforting way. I wasn't sad. On our first morning I took a good, long morning walk and visited the village where I'd stayed on that last trip. Found the pool we'd played at. The little courtyard we'd sat in, close to our room. Those moments were a little bittersweet...but I get ahead of myself here.

You know, after you sent me your photos via cd, I saw those pics, and said to DH, this must be the last place Tink stayed with her grandmother. I'm glad you got to do that, hon. :hug:

No kidding. I think part of it was the location of the room (I'll share that in the next chapter) but honestly, the resort itself is just sooooooo low-key. I know that my morning walks are taken early enough that ANY resort (even POP!) would be quiet, but no matter what time of the day we were returning to the room it was to a sense of peace.

Just to clarify, you're taking the room arrival and dinner, right?

PaMom001

07-03-2009, 06:01 PM

I got a pic of 2 pirate: today.....I'll post them when I get home.

TarzansKat

07-03-2009, 07:36 PM

I got a pic of 2 pirate: today.....I'll post them when I get home.

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

maroo

07-03-2009, 08:11 PM

I got a pic of 2 pirate: today.....I'll post them when I get home.

popcorn:: yum! (and I was not referring to the popcorn) :rotfl:

And, TK...

Your next post is your 7000TH post... so make it a good one!!! :)

:rotfl:

TarzansKat

07-04-2009, 09:42 AM

popcorn:: yum! (and I was not referring to the popcorn) :rotfl:

And, TK...

Your next post is your 7000TH post... so make it a good one!!! :)

:rotfl:

I took your advice to heart, my dear. It's on my PTR. ;)

If U Had Wings

07-06-2009, 09:44 AM

Okay, this is going to sound completely random now and nuts, but Tink I just love the bag you have in this pic...

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0022-1.jpg

Is that a Coach wristlet? I think I need one. These stupid boards are just way too enabling even when they aren't intending to be. ;)

brookelizabeth

07-07-2009, 01:59 AM

I'm in tears...what a beautiful way to start your trip.

TarzansKat

07-07-2009, 07:50 AM

Okay, this is going to sound completely random now and nuts, but Tink I just love the bag you have in this pic...

Is that a Coach wristlet? I think I need one. These stupid boards are just way too enabling even when they aren't intending to be. ;)

I know Tink should be getting on soon, but I didn't want to ignore you. That is her Coach wristlet, and she loves it. It's a great little organizer, I have to say.

I'm in tears...what a beautiful way to start your trip.

Aw. :hug: I'm glad you're enjoying our sentimentalness. :goodvibes Is that is, in fact, a word. If not, I make it up as I go along.

If U Had Wings

07-07-2009, 09:34 AM

I know Tink should be getting on soon, but I didn't want to ignore you. That is her Coach wristlet, and she loves it. It's a great little organizer, I have to say.

I guessed she was busy. I'm such a fan of small bags. The majority of my family and friends think I'm nuts. I just could never get into carrying around a big huge tote bag.

Tinkerbellarella

07-07-2009, 12:33 PM

You know, after you sent me your photos via cd, I saw those pics, and said to DH, this must be the last place Tink stayed with her grandmother. I'm glad you got to do that, hon. :hug:

I am too. :goodvibes

Just to clarify, you're taking the room arrival and dinner, right?

Correctamundo, my friend.

Is that a Coach wristlet? I think I need one. These stupid boards are just way too enabling even when they aren't intending to be. ;)

It is a COACH wristlet as TK confirmed. This is a better view of it (only with white leather rather than teal):

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AvpCiMuLK1w/Sc8rZK78FhI/AAAAAAAABNI/K1m5MVuV-dw/s400/41182+white.jpg

However, bad news. I can't find it online anymore. You might be able to luck out if there is a COACH outlet near you or with eBAY (though I hate wondering if what I'm getting is REALLY real). The style name is Hampton.

If I wasn't so attached to mine I'd give it to you. :goodvibes

I'm such a fan of small bags. The majority of my family and friends think I'm nuts. I just could never get into carrying around a big huge tote bag.

I tried the bigger bag this time around (you'll see it later as it was a trip purchase) and I did ok with it. But really, I also do just fine with my wristlet. It's big enough for the things I tote with me to the parks:
-camera
-cell phone
-cash/cards
-headache meds

However, I'm also not traveling with a family, namely children, so I can see how that would be a BIG factor.

OK, folks, now for the slightly disappointing news. I'm on tap for the next chapter(s), which includes our room, getting ready and then dinner and what came after. However, I'm having trouble with Photobucket and I think it has to do with my work computer. My plan was to post the first part of the chapter anyway and then do a photo chapter but given a big part of the first chapter is room pics, I don't think that will work. So, I'm going to upload from my home PC tonight and I'll post everything for the first part of the chapter first thing tomorrow morning. The second chapter with dinner should be shortly thereafter.

Sorry for keeping you waiting. Feel free to stop by my work and assault my PC. ::yes::

If U Had Wings

07-07-2009, 01:15 PM

Correctamundo, my friend.

Tink, aka "The Fonz", bellarella.

It is a COACH wristlet as TK confirmed. This is a better view of it (only with white leather rather than teal):

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AvpCiMuLK1w/Sc8rZK78FhI/AAAAAAAABNI/K1m5MVuV-dw/s400/41182+white.jpg

However, bad news. I can't find it online anymore. You might be able to luck out if there is a COACH outlet near you or with eBAY (though I hate wondering if what I'm getting is REALLY real). The style name is Hampton.

If I wasn't so attached to mine I'd give it to you. :goodvibes

I might have to make a day trip up to the Clinton outlet. Too cute. I love the teal with it too.

Tinkerbellarella

07-09-2009, 05:56 AM

TarzansKat

07-09-2009, 06:37 AM

YAY!!!!! Photobucket is cooperating this morning! You will either have two updates today or one incredibly long one. I'll just have to quickly format the pics when I get to work and then combine it all with the update. Sit tight folks. :goodvibes

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

Is it wrong that I'm excited for an update which is in fact...on my own trip report? :lmao:

I love co-writing this. It's so much fun! It's like I get to anticipate all over again! :goodvibes

LegoMom3

07-09-2009, 09:00 AM

lovedonaldduck

07-09-2009, 09:51 AM

Waiting patiently...and then I will forget and probably not check and read the update until sometime next week. :laughing:

brookelizabeth

07-09-2009, 10:06 AM

Aw. :hug: I'm glad you're enjoying our sentimentalness. :goodvibes Is that is, in fact, a word. If not, I make it up as I go along.

:rotfl2: Works for me! :thumbsup2

Tink, glad to hear Photobucket and your PC are cooperating this morning! Looking forward to the update sometime soon.

pooh'smate

07-09-2009, 11:36 AM

Looking forward to your next update.

popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

Tinkerbellarella

07-09-2009, 11:47 AM

When we last left our beautiful, intelligent, impeccably dressed, pirate-loving heroines...

Well, they were consuming rum beverages. Who's surprised?

I know TK discussed the NOM-iness of those beverages. And I even corroborated on that. But, as that's where we're picking up from, let me further extol the fruity-rumm-y virtues of the Pina Colava.
It's NOMtastic.
NOMtacular.
NOMmerific.
Just. NOM.

We sat at our umbrella table, watching the World go by, excited that we would soon be able to get into our room, but really in no huge rush to do so. The pool was hopping. The pool bar was hopping. In summary, there were lots of people hopping (not literally) out and about with their Disney happy on.

Except for the guy on his cell phone at the table behind us.

He wasn't bothering us in any way, and it wasn't that we were eavesdropping, it just became kind of noticeable that while his family came and went from the table, he was married to his cell phone dealing with what sounded like a big concern. I hate that. I feel bad for people like that. Vacations are meant to be relaxing escapes. It's unfortunate when everyday life comes barging on in. Let's go back to the time when cell phones and Blackberries didn't exist. When your boss, heck, when your PROBLEMS couldn't find you while you sat under an umbrella'd table, enjoying an adult beverage while your kids frolicked in the pool.

In the meantime, TK and I RE.LAXED. I don't know that we actually said it out loud, but I think the stresses of home started to melt away with every sip of our drinks. Or maybe we're just lushes. Don't judge. LOL We talked about everything and nothing. Disney and home. Past, present and future.

One thing we haven't mentioned yet was the weather. It was hot, but not unbearably so, breezy and the clouds had been rolling in since our arrival. It wasn't raining (yet) and the sun was still in attendance, but we were both sure there may be impending weather to be had.

I finished my drink first (not without a few cold headaches, I assure you, but that puppy was so good I just kept sucking it down!). And though it had only been maybe an hour since we'd checked in I asked Kat if she wanted to give the handy dandy little "Is-my-room-ready?" number a call and see if we could get into our digs.

She dialed.
They answered.
She waited.

SCORE!

We were given our room assignment in Jamaica (I warn you, it's dangerous, you start singing 'Kokomo' in your head as soon as you head over) and I did a little seat dance.
Or did I?

I let Kat finish her drink (I still can't believe how much alcohol was in those - certainly enough to notice but not enough to be overly obnoxious to my taste buds) because it would've been a crime to let a single drop go wasted and then we sallied forth. Over the river and through the woods to our Jamaica building we went.

Ok, maybe it was by the pool.
Over a bridge.
Through an island.
Over another bridge.
And along a lake.
We went.

If you've never been to CBR or taken a look at a map of the resort there are a few things you should know:
1. It's a BIG resort.
B. It's roughly oval...ish.
III. When looking at it on a map, it's easy to think things are much farther away than they appear.

Now, TK had mentioned that when we checked in we'd been assigned to Jamaica, which we were pretty excited about getting without having asked for it. Why? Because Jamaica is one of the locations that's close enough to be like a "Preferred Location" without paying for a "Preferred Location". The "Preferred" buildings are located in Martinique and Trinidad North. They sit on either side of Old Port Royale and it is, for most rooms, a stone's throw to center town.

However.

If you cross the island over to the other side of the resort's "oval", you will immediately find yourself either in Jamaica or Aruba. The walk takes an entire 2 minutes. So, unless you can't do inclines (one of the bridges is a tad steep), at the most from the furthest room you'd have a 5 minute, relaxing and beautiful walk to OPR.

Hey, you know what? I'm all about visuals. Here, take a look for yourself.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/untitled.jpg

Our room was in Building 42 on the ground floor. See that little courtyard looking area where Buildings 41, 42 and 43 meet? Well it didn't just look like a courtyard, it was one. That our room happened to face. This room:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/WDWMay09-0522.jpg

(Ok, except it obviously wasn't decorated yet.)

And let me just tell you, for such a big resort with so many rooms and, obviously, so many people, we Never. Heard. A. Peep.
It was lovely.

Let's venture on in, shall we?

When we opened the door, I'm happy to report there were no unpleasant surprises - no luggage belonging to other guests, no other guests, no funny smells (...yet) and it was already a rather comfortable temperature. Since my camera was already out and ready to go, I took on room picture duty, you know, before we destroyed it with all of our girlie things.

The "seating" area. To be honest, once we got our luggage and over the next few days this became the "let's throw it all THERE" area.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2194.jpg

The beds. And if it's REALLY crucial to your DIS survival to know - I slept close to the door, TK slept close to the bathroom. I really don't even want to know what Freud might make of that.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2187.jpg

This cute little dude was waiting for us on the nightstand. He stood watch over the remote...and the phone...and the clock...and our glasses. Our brave, fluffy, sentinel.
(TK, I took the pen. I didn't know if you knew.)

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2189.jpg

The bureau and TV. The bottom right cabinet holds the fridge.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2195.jpg

The fridge.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2196.jpg

Which held THE SMELL. We didn't find this out until the next morning (or was it later that day? I can't really recall...) when TK ran to OPR to get us milk for our cereal. And I opened the fridge. And promptly shriveled up and died. I'm not kidding you. It smelled like someone had brought home a leftover fish platter, put it in the fridge, unplugged the fridge and left it there for oh, say 6 weeks. Funny, it was bad enough that when Kat asked me if it was really THAT bad and I said, "You come over here and smell it!" with a mortified look on my face and my hand covering my mouth and nose from the offending odor that she said, "No. I believe you." Smart girl.

We never complained about the fridge. It really wasn't that important to us (we used the ice bucket as a makeshift cooler for the milk). Plus I didn't want that door opened again while I was within 1,200mi. of Orlando. I only hope that it was cleaned after we left and that no small children or woodland creatures died in its presence.

The "seat/hook" area (NOCapt.HOOK). Not just pretty to look at! It was functional! There is storage space IN the seat (which we didn't use). We hung everything we could possibly hang on those hooks by the end of the week and used the seat for packages. I don't remember sitting on it. If I did, it obviously didn't make an impression. LOL

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2190.jpg

The exterior bathroom shot (with the hairdryer on the wall. A laughable hairdryer. TK can speak to its inefficiency.)

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2191.jpg

Now. Let me just say. TK and I came with baggage. Of the toiletry kind. And there was plenty of space for ALL of our stuff on that vanity.
Not pictured, to the right of the vanity is an open closet area with shelves and a rod and never enough hangers. The room safe is also over there.

I also apparently didn't get a better shot of the interior bathroom than this:

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/DSCN2197.jpg

No gratuitous toilet shot for you. Just the shower.

But let me tell you something nice about that shower. Where the tub ends on the left there is a shelf. A shelf that held ALL of our collective shower-y things. I heart-ed that shelf. And see the pretty jungle design on the shower wall? Nice. I felt like I was showering in the Amazon. Maybe.

Once all of the room shots were done, I called Bell Services to bring our luggage. We'd been warned it could take an upwards of 40 minutes, so we didn't want to risk having to get ready for our special evening dinner in a rush.

The luggage took 3.2 minutes. And that might be too long of an estimation. Which was pretty impressive since it was 3-ish and check-in time.

We started unpacking and then we exchanged gifts. Each of us had gotten a little sumpn-sumpn for the other.
And all of it was great.
And all of it was very much 'personalized'.
And I have a picture of none of it. (TK, we might want to get on that, if I can find where I put everything...)

But suffice it to say it was wonderful.

It then took me approximately 6.5 years to decorate our window. Since I apparently couldn't come to terms with the fact that my screenname would, in fact, take up the ENTIRE upper portion of the window.

::sigh::

But no, simply putting TINK would not have sufficed.

By the by, all of the window decorations were bought at the dollar store. For a whopping total of $4. Score!

So, what do you do now that you're in Disney and checked into your room and have consumed an inaugural beverage and unpacked?

Why you EAT of course!

Up Next: A Very Special Dinner and Our Biblical Return to the Room.

creativeamanda

07-09-2009, 11:58 AM

What an awesome update, Tink! I love the description of the drinks. I only have one question, though:

I can has a nommy drink, too?

CBR looks like a beautiful resort. We'll have to try it one day. For now, though, I think I've found a little corner of home at POR. (Or maybe just because it's the least expensive choice for a family of five. I'll never elaborate).

And as for the Pina Colavas? Rum makes everything better, doesn't it? (Don't tell Grumpy Pirate I said that, though)

LegoMom3

07-09-2009, 12:07 PM

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lmao:

Who's excited over this most recent installment?!!......:yay:

So would you say that your Pina Colavas were, perhaps, the Happiest NOM Ever?:rolleyes: Or some variety thereof?!

.

Charleston Princess

07-09-2009, 12:23 PM

Yeay! Room pics! I am very excited! So, in reading your post, I am led to believe that I should request a room in Jamaica for our October trip? I want a nice relaxing, somewhat short walk to that pool bar! :lmao:

I just hope we don't get the room with the fridge! :scared:

pooh'smate

07-09-2009, 12:36 PM

Your room looks nice. Eww on the fridge smell. :scared: Looking forward to see where you eat.

lovedonaldduck

07-09-2009, 12:51 PM

Sounds like you room was ready in the perfect amount of time.

Shopping with our eyes only - check

Drinking rum-laced nommy beverages by the pool - check

Time to check out the room.

That is my kind of check in experience.

The room looks very nice, we may have to check out CBR before the annual passes expire, in May. :rolleyes1

Can't wait to hear about dinner. I wonder if there will be more nommy rum-laced beverages? :confused3

Tinkerbellarella

07-09-2009, 12:56 PM

I only have one question, though:

I can has a nommy drink, too?

::yes:: Amanda can haz nommy drink.

CBR looks like a beautiful resort.

No joke, I could wax poetic on how much I love this resort. And what's funny is I don't think I truly realized it until this past visit. I can see how some people might be put off, on the sheer size alone, but I'm partial with my grammy memories and a love for most things pastel. :goodvibes

And as for the Pina Colavas? Rum makes everything better, doesn't it?

Lemme tell you, for something with THAT much alcohol (I think the bartender tipped the rum bottle a little longer when she saw that we were celebrating) to taste that good to me (I don't care for the taste of alcohol itself) you KNOW it was good!

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hm. Expectant, were we?
Impatient, were we?

Well there.

LegoMom can haz an updayt.

Who's excited over this most recent installment?!!......:yay:

:scratchin

So would you say that your Pina Colavas were, perhaps, the Happiest NOM Ever?:rolleyes: Or some variety thereof?!

I would say it's part of my trifecta of "Best Disney Things Imbibed Through a Straw", the remaining of which are a Dole Whip Float and an Italian Margarita.

Hey - BF and I were watching TV last night, though for the life of me I can't recall what we were watching, and this lady came on the screen and I exclaimed and pointed, "OHMYGOD I THINK THAT'S LEGOMOM!!!"
Obviously, it wasn't.
But it made me smile.
And it made BF do an internet search for straightjackets.

So, in reading your post, I am led to believe that I should request a room in Jamaica for our October trip? I want a nice relaxing, somewhat short walk to that pool bar! :lmao:

Jamaica or Aruba. Trinidad South isn't too bad but some of the rooms would be a longer walk. Truthfully, all of the villages have their high points, which I'll get into with my morning walks, but really, if you don't want to pay the higher price for 'Preferred' request one of those two. As you can see, we were one of the furthest Jamaica buildings away from the bridge/island and it was still maybe 5 minutes.

I just hope we don't get the room with the fridge! :scared:

It was atrocious. Really. If it had been more important we'd have requested it be swapped out but we closed up the door and forgot about it.

Oh! And we took a picture, just for you, that will appear in the next chappie.

Your Looking forward to see where you eat.

Really, to be honest, there isn't much we DIDN'T eat. Some days I think I'm still full.

Tinkerbellarella

07-09-2009, 12:59 PM

That is my kind of check in experience.

Seriously. I think there was zero rushing on this trip.

Can't wait to hear about dinner. I wonder if there will be more nommy rum-laced beverages? :confused3

I'll give you a little, tiny piece of info about din-din. There weren't more nommy rum-laced beverages.
Where we dined called for something a little more upscale.
Something white.
With a vintage.
At $7 a glass.

;)

creativeamanda

07-09-2009, 01:07 PM

Hey, Tink, I can haz a nommy white glaz too?

You know what's funny? Since we got our new cats, dh has started to speak in lolcat, as well. It's really hilarious.

If U Had Wings

07-09-2009, 02:09 PM

When we last left our beautiful, intelligent, impeccably dressed, pirate-loving heroines...

Well, they were consuming rum beverages. Who's surprised?

:confused3

Except for the guy on his cell phone at the table behind us.

He wasn't bothering us in any way, and it wasn't that we were eavesdropping, it just became kind of noticeable that while his family came and went from the table, he was married to his cell phone dealing with what sounded like a big concern. I hate that. I feel bad for people like that. Vacations are meant to be relaxing escapes. It's unfortunate when everyday life comes barging on in. Let's go back to the time when cell phones and Blackberries didn't exist. When your boss, heck, when your PROBLEMS couldn't find you while you sat under an umbrella'd table, enjoying an adult beverage while your kids frolicked in the pool.

I feel bad for the poor guy. I refuse to make myself available to anything work related when I'm vacation. I pretend it just doesn't exist.

We were given our room assignment in Jamaica (I warn you, it's dangerous, you start singing 'Kokomo' in your head as soon as you head over) and I did a little seat dance.

You can use the whole song for CBR. Aruba, Jamacia, ohhh

Ok, maybe it was by the pool.
Over a bridge.
Through an island.
Over another bridge.
And along a lake.
We went.

That just doesn't sing as well does it?

Hey, you know what? I'm all about visuals. Here, take a look for yourself.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/tkrbllarlla/untitled.jpg
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I like that the most important part of the resort is clearly marked here.

[QUOTE=Tinkerbellarella;32632058]The "seating" area. To be honest, once we got our luggage and over the next few days this became the "let's throw it all THERE" area.

I think it's impossible to keep that area neat. I try for the first day or so, and then just give up.

But let me tell you something nice about that shower. Where the tub ends on the left there is a shelf. A shelf that held ALL of our collective shower-y things. I heart-ed that shelf. And see the pretty jungle design on the shower wall? Nice. I felt like I was showering in the Amazon. Maybe.

I love that shelf in the bathroom. POFQ has them too, and I'm always left wanting one in my bathroom at home for all my junk.
It then took me approximately 6.5 years to decorate our window. Since I apparently couldn't come to terms with the fact that my screenname would, in fact, take up the ENTIRE upper portion of the window.

::sigh::

But no, simply putting TINK would not have sufficed.

Don't blame you. At least it fit!

Why you EAT of course!

Can't wait to hear about where!

AshClan

07-09-2009, 03:33 PM

Great update Tink! I found myself wondering about your migraine. Then I remembered I was getting my reports mixed up!:rotfl:

Have you tried the Grey Goose Slushie in France yet? It's one to add to your list. Hmmm, and I must add the Italian Margarita to mine. Intriguing......

Charleston Princess

07-09-2009, 03:56 PM

Oh! And we took a picture, just for you, that will appear in the next chappie.

Oh, goody! :yay:

Tinkerbellarella

07-09-2009, 05:23 PM

Hey, Tink, I can haz a nommy white glaz too?

If you want, and if you can find it, you sure as heck can! Believe me, I'll provide you with very specific info. on it. ::yes::

You know what's funny? Since we got our new cats, dh has started to speak in lolcat, as well. It's really hilarious.

Our cats have had "purrsonalities" since I got them and they've gotten stronger since BF moved in a couple of years back, so, we tend not to lolspeak with them, although I do a lot of it on the DIS. Go figure.

I feel bad for the poor guy. I refuse to make myself available to anything work related when I'm vacation. I pretend it just doesn't exist.

That was my rule for this vacation. Otherwise, because I have remote access, sometimes I get sucked in. I'm getting better about saying no though.

You can use the whole song for CBR. Aruba, Jamacia, ohhh

We'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow. THAAAAAT's where we wanna gooooo. Way down to Kokomo.

Ok, now that's stuck in my head.

But that's ok because it replaces Sweet Caroline.
Which replaced Pink's Please Don't Leave Me.
Which replaced Katy Perry's Vegas song.

As you can see I've had stuff stuck in my head all day.

I like that the most important part of the resort is clearly marked here.

Well you can see where our priorities lie that afternoon. LOL

I think it's impossible to keep that area neat. I try for the first day or so, and then just give up.

I do better on solo trips but I think Kat and I enabled each other to have a sloppy table! HA!

Have you tried the Grey Goose Slushie in France yet? It's one to add to your list. Hmmm, and I must add the Italian Margarita to mine. Intriguing......

I've not yet been brave enough to try that slushie, though I've come close on two occasions. If I really had to rate the alcoholic drinks that I've had, the Italian Margarita would be my #1. It's a tad expensive but it's a good size serving and it's SOOOOO worth it!

Oh, goody! :yay:

And all I plan on doing is saying, "CP, here is your picture." Because as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. :rolleyes1

Charleston Princess

07-09-2009, 05:54 PM

And all I plan on doing is saying, "CP, here is your picture." Because as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. :rolleyes1

:lmao: I am so intrigued now to see this picture!

creativeamanda

07-09-2009, 10:50 PM

OMG, Tink, you have to do a Grey Goose slushie. I didn't get to do one for my June trip--I had the kids basically by myself in Epcot and I did not think it was a good idea to be a lush with the kids. Then again, on second thought--having the kids with a little Grey Goose in me may have been a winning combination. . .

brookelizabeth

07-10-2009, 12:33 AM

Love the visual! :thumbsup2

And ick on the fridge....:sick: I do hope they cleaned it for the next guest. Did you happen to spy anything in there during the 1.2 seconds you had it open?

A Biblical return, eh? That could be good-like Jesus style, or perhaps more like Noah...:scared:

2xcited2sleep

07-10-2009, 05:54 AM

Your room looks terrific! I have to say, I'm most excited about the shelf by the shower -- that is AWESOME. Should be mandatory in all rooms! Love the window decoration. I have to get myself over to the dollar store!!

Can't wait for more. popcorn::

Tinkerbellarella

07-10-2009, 09:20 AM

:lmao: I am so intrigued now to see this picture!

;)

OMG, Tink, you have to do a Grey Goose slushie. I didn't get to do one for my June trip--I had the kids basically by myself in Epcot and I did not think it was a good idea to be a lush with the kids. Then again, on second thought--having the kids with a little Grey Goose in me may have been a winning combination. . .

You read my mind with the last part...LOL!

And ick on the fridge....:sick: I do hope they cleaned it for the next guest. Did you happen to spy anything in there during the 1.2 seconds you had it open?

Actually, the smell took about 5 seconds to hit me full on and the fridge was positively empty - and really clean looking! But didn't feel really cold. That was as far as I got before my failing olfactory lobes required I slam that puppy shut!

A Biblical return, eh? That could be good-like Jesus style, or perhaps more like Noah...:scared:

Hehehe. One of those is right on. You don't even KNOW how right on. Wait and see...

I have to say, I'm most excited about the shelf by the shower -- that is AWESOME. Should be mandatory in all rooms!

Should be mandatory in my bathroom...though we do use the window sill the same way so what am I complaining about???

Love the window decoration. I have to get myself over to the dollar store!!

Be careful. It can be addictive. You'll find yourself buying stuff just because it's only $1. It's best to go with a list. Like not going grocery shopping when you're hungry. LOL

MegansMom

07-10-2009, 10:45 AM

Tinkerbellarella

07-10-2009, 11:12 AM

Those pictures are wonderful........the room is so beautiful!!!! Is that what they consider a Nemo room? I thought I read somewhere that the non-pirate rooms were now considered Nemo rooms........

Yes, it's a "Nemo" room and you're right, all non-pirate rooms are "Nemo" rooms.

How close were you to a bus stop??

Looking at the map that I posted you can see on the bottom-right-ish area the bus icon. That's the nearest bus stop and while it looks far, at the most it's a 2-3 minute walk, if that. And it's a "flat" walk, no hills, across the parking lot(s). The maps really don't do the resort justice. It's all a lot closer than it seems.

MegansMom

07-10-2009, 11:40 AM

pooh'smate

07-10-2009, 11:57 AM

Can I ask a silly question? What makes the Nemo rooms, Nemo? Are there little Hidden Nemos?!?!??!! Your details, scoop, and pictures of CBR, really have me wanting to go there in September.....we will just have to wait and see!!!!!

I hope you don't mind me answering you. I have read that there are Nemos in the bedspread and on the boarder. I have seen pictures too but can't remember where, maybe Heidi has some from her trip. I think that is where she stayed.

TarzansKat

07-12-2009, 12:07 PM

It's NOMtastic.
NOMtacular.
NOMmerific.
Just. NOM.

Don't know why but this makes me think of George of the Jungle. Of course, who could resist a hunky Brendan Fraser but anyway.

"What embarassed mean?"

"It means when you're worried about what other people will think of you."

"No one here to be embarassed for. Just George."

A little bit of TK randomness for you. :lmao:

And let me just tell you, for such a big resort with so many rooms and, obviously, so many people, we Never. Heard. A. Peep.
It was lovely.

That is, without a doubt, one of my favorite things about this resort. No interior corridors, like WL, but just as quiet. I loved the quiet.:thumbsup2

The beds. And if it's REALLY crucial to your DIS survival to know - I slept close to the door, TK slept close to the bathroom. I really don't even want to know what Freud might make of that.

Hmph. You just had to share that, huh?

Well, if you must know. The reason that I always default to the bed near the bathroom is because it's the closest to the wall. Usually I end up with DS in my bed, so we put him on the side near the wall, and line the whole floor with pillows in case he rolls over and falls out. Now that he's older it's not so much of an issue, but the habit has stuck. Take that, Frued.
:lmao:

(TK, I took the pen. I didn't know if you knew.)

I didn't know, but that's cool. I have a zillion WDW pens at home. :goodvibes

Funny, it was bad enough that when Kat asked me if it was really THAT bad and I said, "You come over here and smell it!" with a mortified look on my face and my hand covering my mouth and nose from the offending odor that she said, "No. I believe you." Smart girl.

Which if anything, should be a testament to how much I love you, to take you so readily at your word that I don't even need to experience it for myself! ;)

We started unpacking and then we exchanged gifts. Each of us had gotten a little sumpn-sumpn for the other.
And all of it was great.
And all of it was very much 'personalized'.
And I have a picture of none of it. (TK, we might want to get on that, if I can find where I put everything...)

I'll go throw our photos today and see if I can find that it. I think we took pictures. If not, I know where my stuff is and can assemble it. :thumbsup2

It then took me approximately 6.5 years to decorate our window. Since I apparently couldn't come to terms with the fact that my screenname would, in fact, take up the ENTIRE upper portion of the window.

::sigh::

But no, simply putting TINK would not have sufficed.

During which I enjoyed a good chuckle. It was so funny to watch her try to fit her name up there and then realize it was so long she had to really use the whole upper portion of the window. I enjoyed unpacking to the sounds of Stacy and Tink and their running commentaries. :lmao:

Up Next: A Very Special Dinner and Our Biblical Return to the Room.

Biblical is certainly one word for it. I do have something to say about that portion though.

Are you taking the dinner chapter? I thought so. If you want to do dinner, I'd love to do the return to the room and the rest of the night. :goodvibes

Also, let me know what food art you need from me, I can't remember if we both have pics, or they're separate.

Rum makes everything better, doesn't it?

Truer words were never spoken. pirate:

So would you say that your Pina Colavas were, perhaps, the Happiest NOM Ever?:rolleyes: Or some variety thereof?!

.

Oh, I would definitely say they are some variety thereof. :thumbsup2

Yeay! Room pics! I am very excited! So, in reading your post, I am led to believe that I should request a room in Jamaica for our October trip? I want a nice relaxing, somewhat short walk to that pool bar! :lmao:

I think you'd really like a room in Jamaica. It was a very pretty area, and I loved how our buildings had the yellow and blue color scheme.

And proximity to the pool bar should be a priority. :lmao:

Your room looks nice. Eww on the fridge smell. :scared: Looking forward to see where you eat.

It's a great dinner. :goodvibes

Sounds like you room was ready in the perfect amount of time.

Shopping with our eyes only - check

Drinking rum-laced nommy beverages by the pool - check

Time to check out the room.

That is my kind of check in experience.

I don't remember the last time I did a vacation this relaxed. I was definitely relaxed on my last September trip on the first day, but this was different. I was only responsible for myself, and that's a whole other feeling of freedom.

I'll give you a little, tiny piece of info about din-din. There weren't more nommy rum-laced beverages.
Where we dined called for something a little more upscale.
Something white.
With a vintage.
At $7 a glass.

It was SO good.

You know what's funny? Since we got our new cats, dh has started to speak in lolcat, as well. It's really hilarious.

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I love that shelf in the bathroom. POFQ has them too, and I'm always left wanting one in my bathroom at home for all my junk.

It was really convenient. I love it when they have that in the bathrooms, everything fits so nicely and doesn't get soaking wet because it's far enough back.

Have you tried the Grey Goose Slushie in France yet? It's one to add to your list. Hmmm, and I must add the Italian Margarita to mine. Intriguing......

You know, people rave about that slushie and I've never tried one. What is the flavor like?

:lmao: I am so intrigued now to see this picture!

I may have squealed in delight and then laughed hysterically. ;)

Then again, on second thought--having the kids with a little Grey Goose in me may have been a winning combination. . .

This is my master plan for my first day on my next trip. Alcoholic beverage in hand, well fed happy little boy, well fed happy husband, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. :thumbsup2

A Biblical return, eh? That could be good-like Jesus style, or perhaps more like Noah...:scared:

:rolleyes1

Your room looks terrific! I have to say, I'm most excited about the shelf by the shower -- that is AWESOME. Should be mandatory in all rooms! Love the window decoration. I have to get myself over to the dollar store!!

Can't wait for more. popcorn::

Now that Tink made us such a pretty window decoration so inexpensively, I'm seriously debating this for future trips. Tink, did you use regular scotch tape, I can't remember?

Can I ask a silly question? What makes the Nemo rooms, Nemo? Are there little Hidden Nemos?!?!??!! Your details, scoop, and pictures of CBR, really have me wanting to go there in September.....we will just have to wait and see!!!!!

Pooh'smate said it, they have a Nemo border and Nemo bedspreads. I really like it. I'm going to enlarge one of the photos Tink took so you can see it better.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2187-1.jpg

jcc0621

07-12-2009, 07:50 PM

I just found your TR today and I love it. Can't wait to hear more!

TarzansKat

07-12-2009, 07:52 PM

I just found your TR today and I love it. Can't wait to hear more!

:welcome: and thank you! :goodvibes

eandesmom

07-13-2009, 12:17 AM

MegansMom

07-13-2009, 01:40 AM

Thanks for enlarging the picture....now I see it!!!! That would make Megs smile......for sure!!!!

TarzansKat

07-13-2009, 08:39 AM

ahhh...I :love: you guys.

So sorry to hear about the fridge smell. slightly disturbed that it went unreported. Love gifts exchanged, no fuss over who gets the bed by the door/bath and just the general roll with it, have fun, rumalociciousness
GIRLFRIENDISHNESS of it. I love it.

love it.

it is a gift

you are both blessed (and deservingly so)

Although I'd really like a HEAD on picture...I know it won't happen.

We are very blessed. And I was definitely revelling in the girlfriendishness of it. :goodvibes

Thanks for enlarging the picture....now I see it!!!! That would make Megs smile......for sure!!!!

No problem. I really think she'd enjoy it as well. I know it made me smile. I also loved the curtains. They're a beautiful shimmery blue (still great at blocking light) and just remind me of water. Very pretty.

lovedonaldduck

07-13-2009, 11:30 AM

I am so jealous, but still incredibly happy for you. I only vaguely remember only being responsible for myself. How relaxing that sounds. :cloud9: I hope you truly got to enjoy the experience for the whole trip. :goodvibes

TarzansKat

07-13-2009, 11:34 AM

maroo

07-13-2009, 11:40 AM

Having no kids...It is entirely possible...probable...that I have no idea what true relaxation even is!

But it certainly seems like you guys are having a good time.

Yuck on the fridge!?! :eek: You guys are so easy going. I think I would have called the front desk on that one. :sick:

I can't wait for more!! :goodvibes

jenjolt

07-13-2009, 12:53 PM

YAY an update!!!! I just love your window decorations!!!!! YAY for small pressies and great drinks and a great room!!! The room is so colorful!!!

Can't wait to hear all about dinner!!!

TarzansKat

07-13-2009, 01:27 PM

Having no kids...It is entirely possible...probable...that I have no idea what true relaxation even is!

:lmao: Tink doesn't have kids and she seems to have a pretty good idea. Well, she does have cats. And you have a dog! Hey that counts! They're just as high maintenance, trust me. :lmao:

Yuck on the fridge!?! :eek: You guys are so easy going. I think I would have called the front desk on that one. :sick:

I can't wait for more!! :goodvibes

Honestly, I don't think we discovered that until later in the day, or even the next day.

YAY an update!!!! I just love your window decorations!!!!! YAY for small pressies and great drinks and a great room!!! The room is so colorful!!!

Can't wait to hear all about dinner!!!

Thanks! Looking forward to the dinner chapter too so I can relive it! :cloud9:

PrincessV

07-13-2009, 03:27 PM

ACK, I completely missed this update!

It wasn't raining (yet) and the sun was still in attendance, but we were both sure there may be impending weather to be had.
:rolleyes1 I'm not saying a thing. ;)

And I opened the fridge. And promptly shriveled up and died.
And what room was this again? I'd like to avoid it in 2 weeks, please. :scared:

The "seat/hook" area (NOCapt.HOOK). Not just pretty to look at! It was functional!
THIS is why CBR is my favorite mod. resort. For real. I love hooks!

TarzansKat

07-13-2009, 03:31 PM

THIS is why CBR is my favorite mod. resort. For real. I love hooks!

That seating area was awesome. Not only did it become a convenient catch all, I was able to...um...hang...things from said hooks.

Yeah.

We'll talk about those later. ;)

Tinkerbellarella

07-14-2009, 04:39 PM

During which I enjoyed a good chuckle. It was so funny to watch her try to fit her name up there and then realize it was so long she had to really use the whole upper portion of the window. I enjoyed unpacking to the sounds of Stacy and Tink and their running commentaries. :lmao:

I actually think, if I remember correctly, it took me 4 tries before I got it all to fit. Using all available horizontal window space.

Are you taking the dinner chapter?

Si.

I thought so.

You reading my mind again?

Also, let me know what food art you need from me, I can't remember if we both have pics, or they're separate.

I do believe I have it all.

I may have squealed in delight and then laughed hysterically. ;)

True that. And I believe, shortly thereafter, we succumbed to our grumbling tummies.

Now that Tink made us such a pretty window decoration so inexpensively, I'm seriously debating this for future trips. Tink, did you use regular scotch tape, I can't remember?

Regular scotch tape.

So sorry to hear about the fridge smell. slightly disturbed that it went unreported.

It was definitely later in the day and we needed to solve the "how to keep the milk cold for now" issue first. Which we did with the ice bucket, no prob. I think after that (until now) we simply forgot.

Normally I'll report things like this but even though we were relaxed our minds were on a million other things.

I only vaguely remember only being responsible for myself. How relaxing that sounds.

Well, when I'm left responsible for other people, I end up putting away their Disney character crayons in a specific, anal retentive, rainbow colored order.

Ask TK's DS. Even HE gave me a funny look. LOL

Yuck on the fridge!?! :eek: You guys are so easy going. I think I would have called the front desk on that one. :sick:

Like I said, in and out of the mind.

Can't wait to hear all about dinner!!!

I can't wait to look at the pictures. AGAIN. LOL

:lmao: Tink doesn't have kids and she seems to have a pretty good idea. Well, she does have cats.

Cats = Kids that can't speak English. Entirely too frustrating sometimes.

And what room was this again? I'd like to avoid it in 2 weeks, please. :scared:

4217? Not sure if that's right. It's off the top of my head. I can't seem to put my hands on my trip notebook today.

That seating area was awesome. Not only did it become a convenient catch all, I was able to...um...hang...things from said hooks.

You make it sound so BAD. LOL

Hey guys, was hoping for an update today but it's not going to happen. Work is very busy. Likely tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. Sorry to keep you hanging!

All7OfUs

07-16-2009, 02:12 AM

That fridge sounds revolting! Gag me!

A drink in a quiet place with a good friend and with no cares sounds like a little piece of true relaxation. Ahhhh!

Loved the window, too. Maybe we should contract you 2 to personalize our window for us?

TarzansKat

07-16-2009, 07:42 PM

A drink in a quiet place with a good friend and with no cares sounds like a little piece of true relaxation. Ahhhh!

I'm convinced this is how all vacations should start.

Drink, preferrably rum. Good company, preferabbly as Disney obsessed as you are. A quiet place, the resort of your choice.

Ahhhh..... :cloud9:

Loved the window, too. Maybe we should contract you 2 to personalize our window for us?

What, first tie dye shirts, now windows? ;)

creativeamanda

07-17-2009, 07:01 PM

Now, since I'll be at CBR in October, you two are going to have to remind me again closer to time exactly where you got those nommy rum drinks! Because believe you me--Disney with no kids=consumption of nommy rum-laced anything.

TarzansKat

07-17-2009, 07:12 PM

creativeamanda

07-17-2009, 08:05 PM

Oh, I will happily direct you there, my dear. :thumbsup2

Thanks! And Tink, since I made those CBR reservations today, I have had the song, "Kokomo" in my head ever since. I think it's gone, look at the reservation papers, and start humming it all over again. . .

shannn

07-19-2009, 09:37 AM

TarzansKat

07-19-2009, 11:00 AM

I'm so in! And since I'm planning my own no-kids, girlfriend, surprise (to my BFF) trip in December, I'm taking notes. We're staying at OKW, but I've already written down to start with a relaxing drink, preferably with rum! ;)

I'm having sooo much fun planning a trip that she has no idea about and that I will present her with triumphantly on her birthday, December 12. (And we'll be there 7 days later!)

That sounds awesome! Good for you.

And feel free to take notes. I do have one thing...well, I have several things to say about this vacation, but in regard to the relaxing girlfriend time...we did it up right. :thumbsup2

DisneyFaeriePrincess

07-20-2009, 08:47 PM

Hi to both of you, new to you your TR. I'm loving it though!! You guys are so much fun. I love the banter back and forth!! Ok so I had to laugh when you mentioned Kokomo!! When I was in preschool (yes I remember back to preschool, can't remember what happened yesterday but I can remember when I was in preschool!!) my best friend at the time used to sing that song constantly, we didn't actually know all the words so we just started making stuff up!! I love how you kept it a secret, very sneaky!! I've never stayed at CBR but it seems like a nice resort!! And those drinks look amazing!! Can't wait to read more!!

TarzansKat

07-20-2009, 08:57 PM

Hi to both of you, new to you your TR. I'm loving it though!! You guys are so much fun. I love the banter back and forth!!

:welcome: And yes, we do banter very well. :lmao:

Ok so I had to laugh when you mentioned Kokomo!! When I was in preschool (yes I remember back to preschool, can't remember what happened yesterday but I can remember when I was in preschool!!) my best friend at the time used to sing that song constantly, we didn't actually know all the words so we just started making stuff up!!

I don't know whether or not to laugh or cry at the fact that you were singing that in preschool. I was so much older when that song came out. :lmao: :sad1::rotfl2:

I love how you kept it a secret, very sneaky!! I've never stayed at CBR but it seems like a nice resort!! And those drinks look amazing!! Can't wait to read more!!

It is a very, very nice resort. And those drinks were amazing.:thumbsup2

TarzansKat

07-20-2009, 09:01 PM

Hey everyone! Sorry for the slight hiatus! Tink and I are just in the process of working out who's going to write what chapters, and it's possible I may be taking over for a little bit. Once we get everything settled, I'll let you all know! :goodvibes

LegoMom3

07-20-2009, 09:09 PM

Write, woman!!!!.....write like the wind!!

:rotfl:

Srsly. Write. SOMEthing...!!:rolleyes:

.

TarzansKat

07-20-2009, 09:10 PM

Write, woman!!!!.....write like the wind!!

:rotfl:

Srsly. Write. SOMEthing...!!:rolleyes:

.

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

Okay, okay, sheesh.

I will write something once I get the okay from our dear Tink, I promise. :thumbsup2

TarzansKat

07-22-2009, 07:23 PM

When last we left our daring duo, they were daring. They were a duo.

Perhaps, they were even...a hungry duo.

You know what, forget that, we were starving! Tink and I enjoyed our room, got settled and decided to get ready for dinner. But we weren't just going to tidy up a bit, oh no. We were going to be schnazzy.

Say it with me. Schna-zzy. :thumbsup2

I'd even bought a special dress for the occasion. No joke. TK in a dress. Not a pirate one, people. A very schnazzy dress. From...where else? Kohl's. And it was on sale! And for how good it looked on, it should have been a sin, that price. I love Kohl's. Anyway, we were getting ourselves all purdied up and although we were quite, quite early, we decided to head out. I must say, we looked quite good in all our finery.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2202.jpg - I love this photo of Tink. She's beautiful and radiating I am happy and relaxed.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2203-1.jpg - Something about that Mickey head with that dress seems wrong. Very, very wrong. :lmao:

And if you know where we are when these photos were taken, keep it to yourself. I'm working up the element of surprise here. ;)

We made our way over to the bus stop, and waited...not too long, I think...for the Magic Kingdom bus. From there, we took the monorail to the Grand Floridian, but not before Tink snapped a few photos.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2199.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2200.jpg

We did a little shop/browse and I purchased a little sumpin' for a certain DISer who shall remain nameless. You know who you are, and I was so excited when I found that for you! :goodvibes

I wandered (with Tink LOL) over into Basin and I must say, I loved it!!! My journal says, "Can I take half the store?" And that's honestly how I felt. At this point, I was so hungry, I didn't trust myself to shop judiciously. Not in that store. Tink and I decided we would come back another time at really get our shop on.

And just so you know that I do think of you all at random moments, I looked at the Mickey head soap and immediately thought of you, CP. I could even picture in my mind the photo you posted on your trip report of that particular souvie. Nuts, huh? I'm so visual, it's amazing what triggers me. :goodvibes

Now, before we'd left the hotel, we decided to put our birthday buttons on our purses. Boy, did we get lots of happy birthdays, and not just from cast members, from other guests as well!

When we were leaving Basin, the CM wished us a happy birthday, and as I thanked her, I said, don't worry, we'll be back! A prevalent theme amongst guests wishing us a happy birthday was jokingly asking us if we were 18...or turning 21...again. I just laughed. Tease all you want, people. I'm celebrating my birthday with my dearest friend who's also celebrating her birthday. My dear DIS twin, Tink. It was really a wonderful feeling.

Hunger is ruling us both at this point. We're trying our best to kill time before dinner, but we're not entirely succeeding. Apparently, a Cadbury chocolate bar, some airplane snack food, and two Pina CoLavas does not sustain us. :lmao:

Back onto the monorail we head to our destination. Which I will not yet reveal. pirate:

I do have to say, we tried to kill some more time in the shops in this hotel, when we spotted something so wonderful. So amazing. So awesome that it threw me into a fit of giggles, whereupon I exclaimed, "TINK! You have to take a picture of this for Jackie and tell her that her husband needs to buy it."

CP, in light of our recent MNSSHP convos, I find this to be absolutely hilarious.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCN2201.jpg

So, know, my dear, that you were thought of not once, but twice this evening. :thumbsup2

Eventually, we can't kill anymore time. Hunger has us in its evil grasp. We decide to take our chances and head over to the restaurant early in case we can get in.

Up Next - Where are we eating?

DisneyFaeriePrincess

07-22-2009, 07:27 PM

I think I know, I think I know!! I won't say though, don't want to ruin your surprise! You both look lovely by the way!! Once again Kohl's saves the day!!

LegoMom3

07-22-2009, 07:44 PM

I. Love. You.:lovestruc

I love that you wrote a chapter!

I love the picture of Tink in her "Schna-zzy".

I love the picture of YOU - albeit "micky-fied" in your Schna-zzy!!

And I love.....

Other things.....:rolleyes:

Dude. You rock.:thumbsup2

.

jcc0621

07-22-2009, 07:52 PM

Sounds like the lovely start to a lovely, relaxing evening!:thumbsup2

TarzansKat

07-22-2009, 08:22 PM

I think I know, I think I know!! I won't say though, don't want to ruin your surprise! You both look lovely by the way!! Once again Kohl's saves the day!!

Thanks for keeping it a surprise. Suffice it to say I hadn't been there in quite some time, and I was stunned by the view. Beautiful. I didn't remember how beautiful. Makes me a little sniffly. :cloud9:

I. Love. You.:lovestruc

I love that you wrote a chapter!

I knew you'd be one of the first to post. :lmao:

I love the picture of Tink in her "Schna-zzy".

I love the picture of YOU - albeit "micky-fied" in your Schna-zzy!!

We do look rather dashing.

And I love.....

Other things.....:rolleyes:

Sure you do. :rolleyes1

Dude. You rock.:thumbsup2

.

Thanks! After my day at work, a "you rock" feels really good. :goodvibes

Sounds like the lovely start to a lovely, relaxing evening!:thumbsup2

It was such a nice way to start our evening.

So nice.

Native NYer

07-22-2009, 08:39 PM

MRYPPNS

07-22-2009, 08:39 PM

We did a little shop/browse and I purchased a little sumpin' for a certain DISer who shall remain nameless. You know who you are, and I was so excited when I found that for you! :goodvibes

Thank you so much again, I loved it!

If U Had Wings

07-22-2009, 09:09 PM

It sounds like a wonderful start. I think I know where you are, but I'm going to keep mum! (I don't want to ruin the build up. ;) )

Tink looks so happy, and well, your body language is saying totally relaxed.

TarzansKat

07-22-2009, 09:26 PM

Just found this and read it while watching Golden Girls.

So great that you got to go on a trip with a good friend and have good drinks!!!

Love your dresses.

Hmmm I think I may know where you're having dinner.....

:welcome: Happy to have you here! And thanks on the dresses! I don't get dressed up too often, and I felt pretty comfortable in that, which is saying something. It was that lovely halter style, and it went all the way to the floor. So pretty.

Thank you so much again, I loved it!

You had me going. You really did. :lmao: I'm going to have to keep an eye on you in September.

It sounds like a wonderful start. I think I know where you are, but I'm going to keep mum! (I don't want to ruin the build up. ;) )

Thanks!

Tink looks so happy, and well, your body language is saying totally relaxed.

We were both very happy and very relaxed. I know we don't talk about it much on here, because this is the trip report, but this was a moment that was months of planning. It felt so good to be in it.

Charleston Princess

07-22-2009, 10:13 PM

You both looked absolutely lovely -- even if one of you was wearing Mickey ears! :lmao:

Ah, you thought of me twice! :goodvibes You know I bought more Mickey head soap on this past trip -- one of them in shades of pink, no less! :thumbsup2

I laughed out loud when I saw the plastic Indy fedora! I think Charles would look quite dashing in it! :laughing:

Can't wait to read your next post and see if my guess is correct! ;)

brookelizabeth

07-22-2009, 11:20 PM

Ahhh Basin. I had to restrain from buying about 8292 bath bombs when we were at SSR in January. Big whirlpool tub in room + DTD across a little bridge=dangerous!

Thankfully we didn't have much for spending money, so that kinda put the kinks on that plan and I enjoyed the $1 bargain bin one I had brought along. ;)

I did not realize they had one at the GF though....and I LOVED the Mickey head soap from CP's report, what a good little item to tide ya over between trips!

I think I know where you are dining....looking forward to more!

Native NYer

07-23-2009, 06:12 AM

TK, I'm now convinced I MUST find a Kohls somewhere in NY.

MegansMom

07-23-2009, 09:11 AM

You girls looked HOT!!!! Snazzy Indeed!!!!! I think I know where you are going.......I won't say....lips sealed!!! Can't WAIT for your next update!

maroo

07-23-2009, 10:16 AM

Awesome update!

Nice Mickey Head! :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

I can't wait to see where you guys are eating...It could be one of a couple of places...but I do have an idea.......

So...out goes the popcorn....

we want more....

popcorn:: popcorn:: :surfweb:

eandesmom

07-23-2009, 10:18 AM

oooohhhhh pretty and schnaazy!

girly things

I like girly things

You guys look fabu and relaxed and like you are to a lovely start to your evening! I have an idea where you are going but will keep it to myself!

jenjolt

07-23-2009, 10:35 AM

Awww...you both do look schnazzy!!! Now I'm going to have to go visit the Kohl's in my area and see what great deals I can find...because I've never gone there but now my interest is peaked!!

Basin...hmmm...another store I have never been in...but I have heard great things about ....I think your TR is doing great things to enable me.

Can't wait to hear more about your fancy dinner!!!

pooh'smate

07-23-2009, 11:47 AM

Awww, you girls look so pretty all gussied up. :) Looking forward to hearing about your wonderful meal. I think I may know where it is but I will wait and see if my hunch is right.

lovedonaldduck

07-23-2009, 11:53 AM

I think I know where you are eating and I am excited to hear about it! :idea: I love to get all dressed up for dinner once in awhile. :cloud9: Yay for more shopping and riding the monorail. :yay:

TarzansKat

07-24-2009, 06:44 AM

You both looked absolutely lovely -- even if one of you was wearing Mickey ears! :lmao:

:goodvibes :lmao:

Ah, you thought of me twice! :goodvibes You know I bought more Mickey head soap on this past trip -- one of them in shades of pink, no less! :thumbsup2

Ooo, how pretty.

I laughed out loud when I saw the plastic Indy fedora! I think Charles would look quite dashing in it! :laughing:

I agree, quite dashing! For some reason I know have the theme song in my head.

Can't wait to read your next post and see if my guess is correct! ;)

:rolleyes1

Ahhh Basin. I had to restrain from buying about 8292 bath bombs when we were at SSR in January. Big whirlpool tub in room + DTD across a little bridge=dangerous!

Ooo, that does spell danger for the wallet.

I did not realize they had one at the GF though....and I LOVED the Mickey head soap from CP's report, what a good little item to tide ya over between trips!

It's smaller, so they don't have all the stock of the DTD store, but it can be less overwhelming, if you know what I mean.

TK, I'm now convinced I MUST find a Kohls somewhere in NY.

Oh, I'm going to have go on that site and do a store locater for you!

You girls looked HOT!!!! Snazzy Indeed!!!!! I think I know where you are going.......I won't say....lips sealed!!! Can't WAIT for your next update!

Thank you!

I can't wait to see where you guys are eating...It could be one of a couple of places...but I do have an idea.......

So...out goes the popcorn....

we want more....

popcorn:: popcorn:: :surfweb:

You are always popcorning me. :lmao: Hopefully I'll get another installment up tonight.

oooohhhhh pretty and schnaazy!

girly things

I like girly things

You guys look fabu and relaxed and like you are to a lovely start to your evening! I have an idea where you are going but will keep it to myself!

I love girly things. I get so little of that in my testosterone driven home, it's why I get over the moon excited when I buy gifts for my nieces!

Awww...you both do look schnazzy!!! Now I'm going to have to go visit the Kohl's in my area and see what great deals I can find...because I've never gone there but now my interest is peaked!!

I should also mention their online site. It's usually easy to find a coupon code for a percentage off and free shipping. :goodvibes

Basin...hmmm...another store I have never been in...but I have heard great things about ....I think your TR is doing great things to enable me.

I am such an enabler. It's awful.

Just awful. ;)

Awww, you girls look so pretty all gussied up. :) Looking forward to hearing about your wonderful meal. I think I may know where it is but I will wait and see if my hunch is right.

Looks like most of you know where we're going! :goodvibes

I think I know where you are eating and I am excited to hear about it! :idea: I love to get all dressed up for dinner once in awhile. :cloud9: Yay for more shopping and riding the monorail. :yay:

It is nice to get dressed up now and again.

Reminds me that I am a girl. :lmao: