OT - on your marks, get set..... CHAT!

[mommy2ash]

thats great you got it finished. no more worrying about it now lol

[A Small World]

Good Morning everyone

Its pouring down here today.

Only 3 more days at work then a week off - :banana: I cant wait as Ive been so busy at work recently

[Dianetigger]

Good Morning everyone

Its pouring down here today.

Only 3 more days at work then a week off - :banana: I cant wait as Ive been so busy at work recently

Morning, it's raining here as well! Got to go into work this morning but hopefully will be home by lunch time. Got a surveyor coming to look at the kitchen and then hopefully work will get started - watch it be the first day back at work!

[mommy2ash]

morning all

i have work in the afternoon ugh. i need a new job so badly lol. today is stock taking day how fun lol

[A Small World]

Good Evening everyone

Ive had such a busy day at work - I didnt get home til 7.00

[hildasmuriel]

Evening all. :thumbsup2

Rob - that is a frightening amount of postage, but you must be so glad it is done and dusted.

Dtr and I went to see Wicked in London today - I've seen it 3 times but it just gets better. It was Dtr's second time too. :)

[A Small World]

Another quiet day on the chat thread :confused3

[mommy2ash]

yeah lol i keep checking in but it seems nobody is about

[A Small World]

yeah lol i keep checking in but it seems nobody is about

Im usually about but sometimes get bored talking to myself

[mommy2ash]

Im usually about but sometimes get bored talking to myself

yep me too :lmao:

i cant believe this page hasnt moved onto the next one since yesterday shame on all you other disers :rotfl2:

[A Small World]

I know its not good at all

I think we need a party to get things going :dance3:
What can we celebrate?

3 day weekend
A week off work for me next week
The end of Robs Uni project
People about to go off to DLP
People just returned from DLP

Im sure we can think of loads more reasons - any excuse

[mommy2ash]

i know a sonya finally bought her shares so now she can stop asking how to buy them party lol

[Dianetigger]

I've been into work this morning then came home and did some scrapbooking, just trying to work on a Captain Hook page at the moment, he was scary in Cafe Mickey. When he was near us (ie hook around neck) he was growling and saying 'coochie coochie coo'!!!

[A Small World]

i know a sonya finally bought her shares so now she can stop asking how to buy them party lol

definitely worth a party

and also the fact we have moved onto another page in this thread

[mommy2ash]

I've been into work this morning then came home and did some scrapbooking, just trying to work on a Captain Hook page at the moment, he was scary in Cafe Mickey. When he was near us (ie hook around neck) he was growling and saying 'coochie coochie coo'!!!

that does sound scary. at least you werent pushed into the conservatory on your chair by friar tuck like i was now that was scary :lmao::lmao:

definitely worth a party

and also the fact we have moved onto another page in this thread

yey all the more reason to celebrate :banana:

[Dianetigger]

Friar Tuck seems to get everywhere Lols - on the last day my three were having a picture taken with Robin Hood (a first for us) and he muscles in on the end, bless him!
I've been transferring video from my camcorder to the hard drive of the computer, have done 2003 and edited that, burned it to a DVD, now working on 2006 - it was fun watching stuff I'd forgotten about although it's made me 'homesick' Lols

[A Small World]

We felt we were being stalked by Friar Tuck on one trip as he was everywhere we went

[mommy2ash]

he seriously made our meal though. there were a group of very enthusiastic adults next to us who spent ages with the characters and then when they came to our table they would drag them back for more. ash was in hysterics crying for goofy but they kept stealing him. so friar tuck spent nearly our whole meal with us. he kept coming back over and playing with ash and he even went and got her a yoghurt drink.

[hildasmuriel]

I'm celebrating Son getting a place at Swansea Uni through Clearing. And it's Dtr's 12th birthday on Saturday.

[A Small World]

I'm celebrating Son getting a place at Swansea Uni through Clearing. And it's Dtr's 12th birthday on Saturday.

2 more things worth a party then

When does he go off to Uni?

[hildasmuriel]

19 September. He only visited the place for the first time today because he only got his acceptance on Tuesday. He looked round the sports centre, the student bar, the canteen, the halls..........oh yeah.....and the engineering department. :rotfl:

[A Small World]

19 September. He only visited the place for the first time today because he only got his acceptance on Tuesday. He looked round the sports centre, the student bar, the canteen, the halls..........oh yeah.....and the engineering department. :rotfl:

glad he got his priorities right :rotfl:

[A Small World]

Good Morning everyone :goodvibes

[mommy2ash]

morning all

another wet and windy day here ugh.

[Bolanette87]

I have a reason to party.....

I've been offered a temporary job!!!! :banana:

Bob xoxoxox

[poppyolivia]

Well done Bob!!!!!.....what you doing?

[hildasmuriel]

Good afternoon all.

That's good news, Bob. :thumbsup2 Hope it's doing something you like.

My summer holidays finish next week and I am due back in work on Thursday.:sad2: I have been popping in to do the odd hour here and there to get things ready for the start of term, but officially the school office is closed until Thursday. I was a bit miffed then to find the Head had been telling parents I would be in this week and they should ring me up with queries. :headache:
Firstly it kind of defeats the object of me catching up, if parents knows we are in the office and secondly it puts me under pressure to definitely go in, instead of 'as and when' it fits in with my holiday schedule.

[Bolanette87]

Its switchboard work... It's nothing too exciting, but I'm completely over the moon to have got it. I just want to work so badly!!! Plus, it means we can start looking at houses!! :banana: xoxoxox

[mommy2ash]

thats great bob!!! well done

[poppie123]

Evening all :)

I haven't been on much lately, so much to be done and not enough time to fit it all in.
Finally caught up with 2 weeks worth of washing, ironing and housework.Oh and the good news is that i got my old job back. The girl i was covering for handed in her notice so i came back and had a job :goodvibes

[A Small World]

Good Evening everyone

Ive had another really busy day at work - the good news is theres only one more day of it until I have a week off

[poppyolivia]

Its switchboard work... It's nothing too exciting, but I'm completely over the moon to have got it. I just want to work so badly!!! Plus, it means we can start looking at houses!! :banana: xoxoxox

awww brilliant!! Well done you bet you are made up!!:goodvibes

[Cyrano]

Its switchboard work... It's nothing too exciting, but I'm completely over the moon to have got it. I just want to work so badly!!! Plus, it means we can start looking at houses!! :banana: xoxoxox

Great attitude and well done on securing employment. Employers will look upon this favourably as a demonstration that you would take this on rather than do nothing :)

[thelittlemermaid83]

Great news Bob!

[Bolanette87]

Great attitude and well done on securing employment. Employers will look upon this favourably as a demonstration that you would take this on rather than do nothing :)

I do hope so.... I'm so grateful to have got this chance!!

We've got the chocolate fountain switched on to celebrate if anyone wants to join us?? ;)

Bob xoxoxox

[A Small World]

Well done Bob

Chocolate fountain - mmmmmmmmmmmmm

What have you got to dip in?

[hildasmuriel]

I'm supposed to be writing day 2 of my trip report, but you are distracting me with talk of chocolate. :teeth:

[PJackson]

Evening all :goodvibes

Whayyy Bob - well done hun - really pleased for you - it's a start! :thumbsup2

Poppie - well done to you too - it's really tough out there right now for jobs.

Hildasmuriel - glad to hear your DS got sorted - I wish I was back at Uni some days :rotfl:

I'd kill for a chocolate fountain right now :lmao: Went to a Ball at the beg of July and they had one - they had all sorts to dip in including those strawberry jellies (you know shaped like actual strawbs) which I thought was a bit odd but hey, dipped in chocolate anything goes!

MIL had DD1 today so I finally started packing for Sun (still had DD2 here though so it was a bit tricky!) :goodvibes Silly me thought it would only take an hour or so, 3 hours later I was still on with it :rolleyes1

[Dianetigger]

I have a reason to party.....

I've been offered a temporary job!!!! :banana:

Bob xoxoxox

Fabulous news Bob! :cool1:

[thelittlemermaid83]

Great news Brigette!

[ukstitch]

I'm supposed to be writing day 2 of my trip report, but you are distracting me with talk of chocolate. :teeth:

get back to work! ;)

[A Small World]

get back to work! ;)

Ignore him

Get the chocolate


and then get back to work :rotfl:

[hildasmuriel]

I decided to get the wine instead. :rotfl:

[A Small World]

I decided to get the wine instead. :rotfl:

You could have got the wine and the chocolate :rotfl:

[Mum to Belle]

I've been offered a temporary job!!!! :banana:

Fantastic News Bob!!! :cheer2:

I'm celebrating Son getting a place at Swansea Uni through Clearing. And it's Dtr's 12th birthday on Saturday.

Congratulations to your son! What cake is your daughter having...?:cake:

You could have got the wine and the chocolate :rotfl:

Always wine AND chocolate, or wine AND cake, in the case of this evening, a strawberry french fancy!!

[hildasmuriel]

You guys are definitely bad for my waistline (or the place where my waistline used to be!)

We are having a family barbecue at my sister's on Saturday, so instead of birthday cake, my daughter is having minted lamb chops and sausages. :lmao: She has already had a birthday cake though, just last week. You will have to wait for more of my trip report to find out about that.;)

[A Small World]

Good Morning everyone

Its Friday

Its the Weekend soon

Its a long weekend

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

[hildasmuriel]

Good Morning everyone

Its Friday

Its the Weekend soon

Its a long weekend

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
........and you have a week off....and the sun is shining........and it's PAYDAY!

[A Small World]

........and you have a week off....and the sun is shining........and it's PAYDAY!

hurray :dance3:

Oh no its not payday - :sad2:

But yes a whole week off.

Im going on a girly trip with DD - not to DLP though (we're not quite as adventurous as you)

We are going down to London by train (shes never been to London or on a proper train) , visiting London, meeting Rob there, going to Chessington World of Adventures with him then going down to Portsmouth for a couple of days. We are planning to have loads of fun :cheer2:

[A Small World]

You guys are definitely bad for my waistline (or the place where my waistline used to be!)

We are having a family barbecue at my sister's on Saturday, so instead of birthday cake, my daughter is having minted lamb chops and sausages. :lmao: She has already had a birthday cake though, just last week. You will have to wait for more of my trip report to find out about that.;)

You need to get doing this TR then - we now want to hear about this birthday cake you obviously surprised her with :cheer2:

[ukstitch]

You need to get doing this TR then - we now want to hear about this birthday cake you obviously surprised her with :cheer2:

I did tell her to get back to work, but you told her to ignore me.

Hildasmuriel - Small World clearly doesn't want to read your trip report yet as she was encouraging your chocolate and wine, so can I suggest you PM it to the rest of us as soon as it's done and make Small World wait until later - she won't mind ;) :lmao:

[A Small World]

I did tell her to get back to work, but you told her to ignore me.

Hildasmuriel - Small World clearly doesn't want to read your trip report yet as she was encouraging your chocolate and wine, so can I suggest you PM it to the rest of us as soon as it's done and make Small World wait until later - she won't mind ;) :lmao:

I was telling her to ignore you because you were being bossy.

Of course I want to read your TR but I thought it might be even better after chocolates and wine :rotfl:

[mommy2ash]

morning all

does anyone know if the shareholders club email address are good at getting back to people. i got my shares confirmation today and was trying to join only the link to print out your form just goes to an error page. so annoying i really wanted to send it off today

[Suzi-Q]

morning all

does anyone know if the shareholders club email address are good at getting back to people. i got my shares confirmation today and was trying to join only the link to print out your form just goes to an error page. so annoying i really wanted to send it off today

I had this problem, I ended up doing a few times and still got the error page so couldn't print it. I rang them and they said they had several applications from me! I think when you fill it in online they get a copy of it and then you just need to print and sign it to post in with your proof of shares.

They told me over the phone they would just accept the online app they had received (didn't have to sign anything!) and all I had to do was scan my proof of shares and email it to them - so easy, can't remember now if I then phoned to check they'd got the proof ok or if they emailed me back, but it all worked out ok.

So I'd give them a ring - they do speak english, although the first person I spoke to went to get someone else - think it was my brummie accent:rotfl:

Suze

[thelittlemermaid83]

Afternoon everyone, had a lovely day out with my mum. Managed to pick up some bits for Kyra's Princess Party i'm having in October and my mum also got her a adorable light shade for her bedroom when its decorated.

I'm now pooped and looking forward to relaxing this evening.

[mommy2ash]

evening all

thanks for the reply suze. they emailed me back and said it was fine to just send on a copy of the contract note for the shares that i didnt need to sign anything. when i came home tonight i got an email saying they had a problem with their website and could i email them my postal address. they really dont have the most reliable website lol. at least its all sorted. i had explained in my email that i have a trip booked so the guy said he would send out a temp cert just in case but i should have my card in plenty of time.

sounds like you had a good day emma. i am just back from town i am wrecked lol. i met up with friends and ash had a ball playing with my friends daughter all day.

[thelittlemermaid83]

Glad you got the whole Share thingy sorted Sonya, they really need to fix there website.

I think the Mcdonalds I had earlier has upset my tummy :lmao:

[mommy2ash]

Glad you got the whole Share thingy sorted Sonya, they really need to fix there website.

I think the Mcdonalds I had earlier has upset my tummy :lmao:

i had free burger king :lmao:

such a shame i have to go all the way to dlp for a decent meal :rotfl:

at least now you dont have to listen to my share drama anymore. :banana:

[thelittlemermaid83]

i had free burger king :lmao:

such a shame i have to go all the way to dlp for a decent meal :rotfl:

at least now you dont have to listen to my share drama anymore. :banana:

:rotfl2:

Did you fax the thingy to them?

[mommy2ash]

:rotfl2:

Did you fax the thingy to them?

yeah i went into work this morning and faxed it to them. cant wait to get my card now. i already have a space waiting in my purse :lmao:

[Bolanette87]

Oooooooooo.... Robert just took me out for a celebratory meal (For getting my job!) and I ate a steak!!! I feel awesome! It was a big goal of mine to be able to eat a steak (Red meat gives me a sore head).... I have pics too, I'll upload them later for you all!!

Bob xoxox

[thelittlemermaid83]

yeah i went into work this morning and faxed it to them. cant wait to get my card now. i already have a space waiting in my purse :lmao:

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Them snowglobes are 95 euros each :scared1:

[mommy2ash]

Oooooooooo.... Robert just took me out for a celebratory meal (For getting my job!) and I ate a steak!!! I feel awesome! It was a big goal of mine to be able to eat a steak (Red meat gives me a sore head).... I have pics too, I'll upload them later for you all!!

Bob xoxox

yey well done bob. hard to believe a foodie like you doesnt really eat steak :rotfl:

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Them snowglobes are 95 euros each :scared1:

:scared1:

wow thats a lot. i didnt think they were that much. heres hoping they have some sort of an offer on them in november :lmao:

where did you get the price, were there pics by any chance?

[thelittlemermaid83]

:scared1:

wow thats a lot. i didnt think they were that much. heres hoping they have some sort of an offer on them in november :lmao:

where did you get the price, were there pics by any chance?

Aveen posted a pic of them on the topic i started in DLRPmagic forum. She said last Nov they was 95 euros.

I best start looking for some money :rotfl2:

[mommy2ash]

you and me both lol. i am off to find that thread. looks like my discount wont go as far as i thought lol

[thelittlemermaid83]

you and me both lol. i am off to find that thread. looks like my discount wont go as far as i thought lol

How much is 15% off 95 euros...70 or something :lmao:

Maybe I'll have to settle for a smaller version :rotfl2:

[PJackson]

Evening all

Just spent ages typing a reply and it's gone!! ARghh

Sonya - glad you got sorted - puts people off when it's not even easy!!!

Hildasmuriel - is it done yet then? :rotfl2:

Had a nightmare today, long story but DD2 ended up in A&E with a huge bump on her head. She cracked her head on the road. She was in her pushchair (strapped in) on the path by the road where I'd parked. I went to grab my bag out of the car and next thing she is screaming in the road with her against the road and the pushchair almost on top of her. When I lifted them up she'd really cracked her head :eek: I took her into the nearest place (where I'd be going) and a first aider got an ice pack and advised us to go to A&E. Traffic was horrific and I was stuck for ages. Was eventually seen in A&E - not great with two hungry kids! They said if it weren't for the ice pack her head would have split from the bump - it was like an egg! So now she has a v grazed face and huge bump - she seems OK in herself - I just feel so guilty and sick. She was definately on the path - I can only think she's leaned right over and the pushchair has toppled off the kerb. They've told me to rouse her a couple of times tonight to make sure she's OK. :scared1: Not great when we are due to travel on Sun - hoping she'll be OK by then if not sporting a huge bruise and graze!

Honestly, my luck really does have to change soon. I've had such a hard time recently with the girls and things going wrong in general :sad2::sad1:

[mommy2ash]

oh patsy thats terrible. dont feel bad these things happen to all of us really. i know that easier said than done as if anything happens to ash im like ok what could i have done for that not to happen. you really have been having a bit of bad luck lately. hopefully that will all change soon. i hope she feels better soon. poor girl.

[thelittlemermaid83]

Oh no Patsy i hope your DD is ok. :hug:

[PJackson]

Thanks girls :) It's so hard being a parent sometimes! :sad2:

[mommy2ash]

Thanks girls :) It's so hard being a parent sometimes! :sad2:

tell me about it :lmao:

[A Small World]

Good Evening everyone :goodvibes

[Mum to Belle]

Patsy, so sorry to hear about your daughter, I hope you manage to get some sleep tonight! :grouphug:

Those lumps do come up like something out of a cartoon don't they? :scared1: :scared1: They are pretty resilient though so I'm sure she'll be much better by Sunday - even if you haven't quite recovered!

[tennisfan]

Good evening everyone:thumbsup2

Hope your DD is ok Patsy:hug:

I have survived my 3 days at work. I had a nice crew mate which helped. Got nearly a week off until I have 4 night shifts:headache:

[Dianetigger]

(((hugs))) Patsy, sorry to hear about your daughter.

[A Small World]

Good Morning everyone

Ive finished work for a week now but last night I dreamt I was at work - I was filling in loads of forms and visiting nurseries trying to sort out nursery places etc (exactly what Ive been spending most of my time doing recently ) I cant get away from it.

I MUST sort out DDs school uniform today - last minute as usual. Please please let there be some left in the shops.

[Bolanette87]

Morning all!!

It's an exciting day today! Not only have I just finished writing my Pre Trip Report, but we're also heading to the Estate Agents to look for our first house together!!! :banana:

Bob xoxoxo

[mommy2ash]

yey bob thats so exciting. do you know what area you want to live in or will you both be arguing like those couples on the house hunter shows lol

[Bolanette87]

yey bob thats so exciting. do you know what area you want to live in or will you both be arguing like those couples on the house hunter shows lol

He likes the City, I love the Country. We've eventually agreed on one location though.... He's kinda won a bit more than I have like... Either way, we're staying in the North East which is what I wanted most. :goodvibes

Bob xoxox

[mommy2ash]

He likes the City, I love the Country. We've eventually agreed on one location though.... He's kinda won a bit more than I have like... Either way, we're staying in the North East which is what I wanted most. :goodvibes

Bob xoxox

well its good you have decided lol. i hope you see some nice reasonable places.

[Dianetigger]

That sounds really exciting Bob, good luck - hope you find something you both love.

[hildasmuriel]

G'day all.

Patsy - hope your daughter is okay today.

Good luck Bob with the househunting.

It's Dtrs 12th birthday and she is as high as a kite. We are off to my sisters for a family barbecue now, yummmmmmmmmmmmmy.

[Bolanette87]

The house I've been eying up longingly in the estate agents window was still available today!!!! We're waiting for a phonecall to set up a viewing time!!! :banana:

Bob xoxox

[stargatebarbie]

It's Dtrs 12th birthday and she is as high as a kite. We are off to my sisters for a family barbecue now, yummmmmmmmmmmmmy.[/QUOTE]

Wow 12yrs old my DD is 13 this year:scared1: its seems to of gone very quickly from oh look theres Ariel !:cutie to mmmmm eric is quite
cute ! :lmao::scared1:
god help us long gone are the days of princesses dresses she did wear a hsm outfit last year but when we go next year it will be a big no no and it will be wait till i straighten my hair :confused3:

[tennisfan]

The house I've been eying up longingly in the estate agents window was still available today!!!! We're waiting for a phonecall to set up a viewing time!!! :banana:

Bob xoxox

Hope the viewing goes well:goodvibes. I just get depressed when I look at the prices of houses round here. I have managed to save a fair amount for the deposit but still need loads more as I won't get much of a mortgage on my salary:headache:

[A Small World]

Good Morning everyone

Its sunny here this morning but not sure how long it will last

[Dianetigger]

Good Morning! It's sunny here as well - got the washer on so it had better last!!

[mommy2ash]

morning all

guess what rain here again lol. i hope we get a better winter than we did summer!!!

[A Small World]

morning all

guess what rain here again lol. i hope we get a better winter than we did summer!!!

:rotfl:

[hildasmuriel]

Morning all - we had sun but it has disappeared already.

I am in a rush - we're off for a family meal, but I will be back later to put my new ticker on. :cool1:

[tennisfan]

Morning all - we had sun but it has disappeared already.

I am in a rush - we're off for a family meal, but I will be back later to put my new ticker on. :cool1:

Another trip, you might as well move into the park:rotfl2:

[A Small World]

Morning all - we had sun but it has disappeared already.

I am in a rush - we're off for a family meal, but I will be back later to put my new ticker on. :cool1:

New ticker? Stop teasing us like this and tell more

[Bolanette87]

I've just had a surprise wedding dress fitting.... I'm so excited and happy about everything at the minute I could burst!! Theres a pic on my PJ (Link in sig, under ticker) if anyone wants to look!! I am so HAPPY!!! :goodvibes

Bob xoxoxo

[tennisfan]

Good evening, how is everyone?:goodvibes

[mommy2ash]

evening all

ash is asleep. she is starting preschool tomorrow so i am all emotional lol. i know its so silly but she has barely been out of my sight since birth and at that she has only been left with three family members so to see her off will be really hard for me. on the bright side she is getting a first day of school party tomorrow yey lol

[Dianetigger]

(((hugs))) to you, I'm sure Ash will be fine and just remember don't leave until you know she's comfortable with it.

[mommy2ash]

(((hugs))) to you, I'm sure Ash will be fine and just remember don't leave until you know she's comfortable with it.

thanks diane.

i will just see how see goes. she keeps flip flopping between wanting me to stay and wanting me to go so i will just see how she is tomorrow. i bet once she starts playing with some kids she wont even notice whether i am there or not.

she will be fine though its me i am worried about. she will be kicking me out the door and i will be holding onto her ankle :lmao:

[jillrobinson]

I've just had a surprise wedding dress fitting.... I'm so excited and happy about everything at the minute I could burst!! Theres a pic on my PJ (Link in sig, under ticker) if anyone wants to look!! I am so HAPPY!!! :goodvibes

Bob xoxoxo

Just been looking at your wedding thread Bob, the dress is beautiful both design and colour and I love the venue and that fabulous fountain. :thumbsup2

[A Small World]

Good morning everyone

Happy Bank Holiday

[Dianetigger]

Good Morning everyone, we are off to Old Trafford to look around the Megastore this morning, not been up there for years - hope I remember the way!!
Sun is shining here at the moment but the sky doesn't look too promising.

[tennisfan]

Morning all, hope you have a great time Diane.

I'm off to the shops in a bit to see if I can treat myself. Also hoping to catch up with my cousin sometime if she is around.

Have a great day everyone:goodvibes

[mommy2ash]

morning all

well my little baby is at preschool. we woke this morning and it was lashing raining so i had to run up the road with her in her buggy. as soon as we got there she ran in with the lady and told her my mam cant stay she has to go home lol. so i brought her in and settled her down in her chair and after 30 seconds she was like ok bye mam lol. i hope she is doing ok. she has a short day for the first two weeks so i have to go pick her up at eleven

[Dianetigger]

morning all

well my little baby is at preschool. we woke this morning and it was lashing raining so i had to run up the road with her in her buggy. as soon as we got there she ran in with the lady and told her my mam cant stay she has to go home lol. so i brought her in and settled her down in her chair and after 30 seconds she was like ok bye mam lol. i hope she is doing ok. she has a short day for the first two weeks so i have to go pick her up at eleven

Awww that's lovely, bet you can't wait to pick her up and see what she's been doing!
I'm sure she'll have 'running in' days and reluctant days, most kids do but they get over it - now have you got a free wall for all those paintings you'll have to display! :rotfl:

[mommy2ash]

Awww that's lovely, bet you can't wait to pick her up and see what she's been doing!
I'm sure she'll have 'running in' days and reluctant days, most kids do but they get over it - now have you got a free wall for all those paintings you'll have to display! :rotfl:

my room is already covered in her paintings, yes i am one of those sad parents :lmao:

i hope it all went well for her. she went in and the woman said oh you look really happy and she just scrunched up her face and said i am sooooooo excited :lmao:

[ukstitch]

It's really quiet here today and more importantly, Hildasmuriel still hasn't added her latest ticker (neither has she written more of her trip report ;)).

I wonder - I'm sure there's a legend around about saying people's names 3 times and they appear,so let's see if this works...

Hildasmuriel, Hildasmuriel, Hildasmuriel....
A Small World, A Small World, A Small World...
DianeTigger, DianeTigger, DianeTigger...

[Dianetigger]

POOOFFF!! A puff of smoke and I'm here!!!

[A Small World]

And I appear as well :banana:

[ukstitch]

It really works :goodvibes

five thousand pounds, five thousand pounds, five thousand pounds...

Strange - that one doesn't seem to have worked :confused3 :lmao:

[Dianetigger]

And I appear as well :banana:

Magic! :lmao:

[Dianetigger]

Had a lovely day here today, we went to Old Trafford for a couple of hours, followed by a trip to PCWorld where we purchased some scrapbook software and a portable hard drive for DD2 - then it was on to B&Q to get the barcodes for wallpaper and paint to give to the firm responsible for repairing the kitchen. What's the betting they will decide to start on Thursday when I go back to work when they've had the past 4 weeks to do something!!

[A Small World]

It really works :goodvibes

five thousand pounds, five thousand pounds, five thousand pounds...

Strange - that one doesn't seem to have worked :confused3 :lmao:

You need to give it more time - the last one took 2 hrs to work. Patience my dear :rotfl:

[ukstitch]

You need to give it more time - the last one took 2 hrs to work. Patience my dear :rotfl:

Sorry "darling" - I'll try to be more patient next time :lmao: :rotfl2:

[A Small World]

Sorry "darling" - I'll try to be more patient next time :lmao: :rotfl2:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Between DD and myself Im sure we'll manage to drum some patience into you this week - either that or we'll drive you mad :rotfl:

[Dianetigger]

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Between DD and myself Im sure we'll manage to drum some patience into you this week - either that or we'll drive you mad :rotfl:

Are we taking bets to see which one it will be? :rotfl2:

[ukstitch]

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Between DD and myself Im sure we'll manage to drum some patience into you this week - either that or we'll drive you mad :rotfl:

I wouldn't be so sure of that - there's a good chance I may very well drive you crazy mad first :lmao:

[A Small World]

Are we taking bets to see which one it will be? :rotfl2:

My moneys on driving him mad - he'll be glad to see the back of us by the end of the week I imagine :rotfl:

[Mum to Belle]

Good evening! I'm just tucking into an M&S melting middle chocolate pudding :goodvibes
morning all

well my little baby is at preschool. we woke this morning and it was lashing raining so i had to run up the road with her in her buggy. as soon as we got there she ran in with the lady and told her my mam cant stay she has to go home lol. so i brought her in and settled her down in her chair and after 30 seconds she was like ok bye mam lol. i hope she is doing ok. she has a short day for the first two weeks so i have to go pick her up at eleven

So.....how did you both get on????

[ukstitch]

Good evening! I'm just tucking into an M&S melting middle chocolate pudding :goodvibes

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :cloud9:

Wish I had one of those here - they're really nice and much nicer than the "normal" type with the sauce just sat on top.

[A Small World]

We went out to a carvery and ended up totally stuffed with no room for pudding but might have some cake later

[Mum to Belle]

There's always room for cake! :goodvibes

[tennisfan]

Good evening everyone:goodvibes

[mommy2ash]

Good evening! I'm just tucking into an M&S melting middle chocolate pudding :goodvibes


So.....how did you both get on????

she did great. thanks for asking. i have been so worried about all of this but its turned out great. she is only supposed to go for 3 days but the woman there talked me into sending her for the five as she seems to like it so much. the fees are the same so i think i will just send her and if it gets too much i can cut back. they said she isnt a bit shy and is a right little chatterbox. so just the same as at home then :lmao:

[tennisfan]

she did great. thanks for asking. i have been so worried about all of this but its turned out great. she is only supposed to go for 3 days but the woman there talked me into sending her for the five as she seems to like it so much. the fees are the same so i think i will just send her and if it gets too much i can cut back. they said she isnt a bit shy and is a right little chatterbox. so just the same as at home then :lmao:

Thats great that Ash has settled in nicely:thumbsup2

[Dianetigger]

That's fabulous news, always better to take the full amount and then if you feel she isn't coping you can always cut back like you say.

[mommy2ash]

Thats great that Ash has settled in nicely:thumbsup2

That's fabulous news, always better to take the full amount and then if you feel she isn't coping you can always cut back like you say.

thanks everyone. i have been annoying everyone about this for the last few days but i am just so proud of her being so good and independant. i know its not really a big deal but i cant help it lol.

poor girl though when i woke her this morning all excited and asked her where was she going today she started jumping around saying disneyland disneyaland :lmao:

its a good thing she really did want to go to preschool lol

[A Small World]

Glad she settled ok for you and enjoyed it - its a big relief

[mommy2ash]

Glad she settled ok for you and enjoyed it - its a big relief

thanks small world. it is, i stress about things way too much.

here she is this morning all ready to go

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s129/SonyaD_01/DisneylandParis2009001-1.jpg

[A Small World]

She looks so grown up

[mommy2ash]

She looks so grown up

i know :sad1:

i was showing my mam a video i had made of ash meeting the characters and she was saying how much she has changed even since feb. where does the time go. i blame disney for me wishing all the months away till my next trip :lmao:

[A Small World]

Ds1 is 25 tomorrow and it doesnt seem 5 minutes since his first day at school or since he was born

[Bolanette87]

I'm going to leave for work soon! So excited!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Wish me luck for my first day!

Bob xoxox

[A Small World]

Have a great day Bob

Im off on my adventures with DD today - heading down to London today by train. We are both awake and excited. We are meeting Rob later today, doing loads of fun stuff in London, staying overnight and going to Chessington tomorrow to have more fun before heading down to Portsmouth for yet more fun and adventures. :banana::banana:

[Mum to Belle]

she did great. thanks for asking. i have been so worried about all of this but its turned out great. :lmao:

Great news! It's such a relief when they settle in well :goodvibes She looks gorgeous - so grown up! DD has her pre-school visit on Friday - getting nervous again!!

poor girl though when i woke her this morning all excited and asked her where was she going today she started jumping around saying disneyland disneyaland :lmao:

its a good thing she really did want to go to preschool lol

I get that reply all the time!! Poor girl probably won't believe me when it's actually time to go to Disneyland - 3 weeks today!!!!! :cool1:

I'm going to leave for work soon! So excited!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Wish me luck for my first day!

Bob xoxox
GOOD LUCK BOB!! :thumbsup2

Im off on my adventures with DD today - heading down to London today by train. We are both awake and excited. :banana::banana:

Have a great time :goodvibes

[Dianetigger]

All the very best Bob!
Small World - have a fabulous trip, say hi to Rob for me.

[A Small World]

All the very best Bob!
Small World - have a fabulous trip, say hi to Rob for me.


Thanks I will do. And if I ever get him up North we can all have a mini dis meet.

[ukstitch]

Thanks I will do. And if I ever get him up North we can all have a mini dis meet.

I'm going north today - well, north from here anyway ;)

[Dianetigger]

Thanks I will do. And if I ever get him up North we can all have a mini dis meet.

Sounds like a great plan!

[tennisfan]

thanks small world. it is, i stress about things way too much.

here she is this morning all ready to go

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s129/SonyaD_01/DisneylandParis2009001-1.jpg

She is adorable. Not like my nicec who started nursery/school last year & sulked when having her photo taken:rotfl2:

I'm going to leave for work soon! So excited!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Wish me luck for my first day!

Bob xoxox

Good luck Bob, i'm sure it will go smoothly:thumbsup2

Have a great day Bob

Im off on my adventures with DD today - heading down to London today by train. We are both awake and excited. We are meeting Rob later today, doing loads of fun stuff in London, staying overnight and going to Chessington tomorrow to have more fun before heading down to Portsmouth for yet more fun and adventures. :banana::banana:

Have a great couple of days:goodvibes. If I had known I could have joined you at Chessington or London as i'm not that far away & i'm not back at work until Thursday.

[mommy2ash]

thanks nikki. she loves it. she was really excited again this morning so its going well.

[poppie123]

Evening all :goodvibes

Gosh it is incredibly quiet on here nowadays.

[Mum to Belle]

Good evening!! :goodvibes

[thelittlemermaid83]

Wooohoooo 19 days to go!

[thelittlemermaid83]

Wooohoooo 19 days to go!

[poppyolivia]

where you going? DLP?

[thelittlemermaid83]

Yeah Katrina :)

[mommy2ash]

evening all

i need a bit of sunshine. its done nothing but pour for days now. ugh.

on the bright side i got my disney confirmation letter today. i always feel good when they come lol. although i dont get why they still have the 15th celebration on those letters?

[Mum to Belle]

Wooohoooo 19 days to go!

20 for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1:

[Mum to Belle]

Good evening! :goodvibes

Just tucking into a pile of king prawns & sweet chilli sauce (yum) while I re-do my itinerary. The Stars & Cars parade being on at 2.45 and OUAD at 5.00 has thrown all my times out!

Hope you are all well and enjoying the wonderful weather! :rotfl:

[mommy2ash]

yeah those are weird times. i wonder why they changed them?

[Mum to Belle]

Probably just to annoy people like me who are so sad that they start organising their trips months in advance!! :rotfl2: At least I hadn't booked my restaurant choices yet, that would have been a real pain!

Just polished off an M&S melting middle chocolate pudding - I know, another one! Trying to hold off on the Maltesers... popcorn::

[thelittlemermaid83]

I booked mine, the only one that affects Stars N cars is my meal at the Auberge....not sure if i should change it or not.

[Mum to Belle]

Well at least you are there for a few days so even if you miss the parade on the day you go to Auberge you should be able to catch it more than once. :wizard:
Do you think that Auberge will be really busy at 12 even in September? :confused3 That's still when I'm planning on booking.

[thelittlemermaid83]

It wasnt busy when i went at 12 last September. I just fancy going later in the afternoon this time.

[Mum to Belle]

That's alright then! :goodvibes Which dress is your DD planning to wear for that meal? princess:

[thelittlemermaid83]

That's alright then! :goodvibes Which dress is your DD planning to wear for that meal? princess:

Her Cinderella dress of course :lmao: Her dress will end up glittering the floor it just has way to much glitter on it :rotfl2:

What about yours?

[Mum to Belle]

Well I think she wants to wear her Jasmine one, only problem is that she thinks all the princesses will be there, including her favourite! I've tried explaining that Jasmine won't be there as she will be with Aladdin :rotfl2: but she's not convinced! I may have to get another dress for her to take her mind off it!! (Who am I kidding?! Any excuse for another dress!!)

[thelittlemermaid83]

Well I think she wants to wear her Jasmine one, only problem is that she thinks all the princesses will be there, including her favourite! I've tried explaining that Jasmine won't be there as she will be with Aladdin :rotfl2: but she's not convinced! I may have to get another dress for her to take her mind off it!! (Who am I kidding?! Any excuse for another dress!!)

I don't Jasmine is ever at the Auberge which is a shame really because if she was then DD would wear her jasmine one aswell.

Fingers crossed that Aladdin and "friends" are still doing there meet and greet when we go and that its not just Aladdin, Abu and genie :rotfl2: if i don't get a pic of Kyra with Jasmine in her Jasmine dress i think i may cry :lmao:

[Mum to Belle]

Tell me about it!! Everytime I switch on the laptop Isabelle wants to look at Buttercup's photos of Jasmine & Aladdin - she is so in love! :lovestruc I may have to go straight to City Hall and interrogate them as to her whereabouts when I get off that train! :rotfl: She does love Sleeping Beauty too so maybe I could get her one of those, and I love Belle, so maybe one of those, and I did see a reversible one a while ago which was 2-in-1 which would actually be a bargain!! :lmao:
http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Role-Play/Disney-Princess-Reversible-Dress-Cinderella(0036105)

[thelittlemermaid83]

:lmao: What are we like!!

[Mum to Belle]

My Shareholders Club Card arrived today so I can feel a trip to The Disney Store coming on - I wonder what I could buy... :lmao:

[A Small World]

Good Evening everyone :goodvibes

[Mum to Belle]

Good evening! :goodvibes Did you & DD enjoy your trip?

[A Small World]

We had a great time thanks but are both so tired. We seem to have done so much and had so much fun. I think I was very brave at Chessington as well riding 2 coasters

[mommy2ash]

evening all

me and ash are sick with head colds. i knew all that dropping ash to school in the rain wouldnt do me any good. she was in the buggy she has no excuse lol. really i feel sorry for her, she is hardly ever sick so she is right miserable when she is sick.

[Mum to Belle]

We had a great time thanks but are both so tired. We seem to have done so much and had so much fun. I think I was very brave at Chessington as well riding 2 coasters

Glad to hear you had a goo time - very brave too!! :thumbsup2

me and ash are sick with head colds. i knew all that dropping ash to school in the rain wouldnt do me any good. she was in the buggy she has no excuse lol. really i feel sorry for her, she is hardly ever sick so she is right miserable when she is sick.

Oh no! Hope you're both feeling better soon - they're no fun when they're sick!! How have you both coped with school this week?

[mommy2ash]

Glad to hear you had a goo time - very brave too!! :thumbsup2



Oh no! Hope you're both feeling better soon - they're no fun when they're sick!! How have you both coped with school this week?

ash absolutely adores it. she doesnt want to leave when i come and collect her and doesnt even say goodbye in the mornings :rotfl: she is only ever around adults so this is great for her. although her teacher did call me aside to say ash is very stubborn and doesnt like to be told what to do. i was on my way out the door so i didnt have time to ask her what had happened but ash was very upset on the way home. she started crying and said the teacher was screaming at her. this i highly doubt as ash is a big softie. with me i could scream my head off but if another adult says boo to her she gets really upset lol. but she was fine the next day again and couldnt wait to get it. i guess they all have their days lol

[Mum to Belle]

her teacher did call me aside to say ash is very stubborn and doesnt like to be told what to do.

Ha! Ha! That sounds familiar! I have had a similar conversation, Isabelle can be quite determined too, and quite often she needs to be "persuaded" to do what you want! I think it's quite normal. :thumbsup2
Once they establish a better relationship I'm sure she'll be fine. They will need to learn what "works" with Ash, how best to enagage with her. I'm sure they see it all the time!
Isabelle's teacher said that it's something they are going to work on, but that they don't expect them to be perfect or for their behaviour to change overnight - they are only 2 after all! Very reassuring to hear! :goodvibes
We had a visit to her new pre-school room today and when the hour was up she didn't want to leave - hopefully she'll be as happy when she starts back on Tuesday! :)

[thelittlemermaid83]

Kyra has started crying everytime she doesnt get her own way, its become tiring and a bit of a battle. I will be glad when shes back at pre-school on Monday. Its got to the point where she is just fed up.

[PJackson]

Evening all

Glad to hear Ash is enjoying her nursery/preschool Sonya :goodvibes

:lmao: at the stubborn streak - I think both mine possess it in vast quantities!!! I'm really hoping that DD1 is Ok at school - can't believe she starts next Tues!

Glad to hear your Shareholders Card arrived :cool1:

I've put a huuuuge thread on about our trip - highs and lows I guess really. Overall we did have a good trip but I wouldn't say it was a 'fantastic' trip - would still return though at some point and give it another go :thumbsup2

My DD1 didn't get to meet Mulan unfortunately - don't know who was more upset me or her :sad2:

So, what have I missed? Anything exciting!!??

[thelittlemermaid83]

So, what have I missed? Anything exciting!!??

You haven't missed much, been pretty dead here all week.

Is your DD excited about starting school? I wish Kyra was starting this year as she is so ready, not sure she can wait another year.

[mommy2ash]

Ha! Ha! That sounds familiar! I have had a similar conversation, Isabelle can be quite determined too, and quite often she needs to be "persuaded" to do what you want! I think it's quite normal. :thumbsup2
Once they establish a better relationship I'm sure she'll be fine. They will need to learn what "works" with Ash, how best to enagage with her. I'm sure they see it all the time!
Isabelle's teacher said that it's something they are going to work on, but that they don't expect them to be perfect or for their behaviour to change overnight - they are only 2 after all! Very reassuring to hear! :goodvibes
We had a visit to her new pre-school room today and when the hour was up she didn't want to leave - hopefully she'll be as happy when she starts back on Tuesday! :)

awww she sounds just like ash. she will be fine. honestly i have been worried about this all summer long. especially the toilet arangement ash they have a normal sized toilet with a plastic step. i didnt think ash would be able to use it but she told me that she did and she said dont worry mammy there is a step in the toilet :lmao: if only she said that to me months ago. anyways it turned out i worried for nothing. isabelle will love it to. there are only a couple of kids left who are finding it hard in ashleighs class but they will get there too

[buttercup1982]

Hello everyone!! :goodvibes I haven't been on here for ages due to family problems with the inlaws. Had one hell of a couple of weeks!! (For those on facebook please don't mention I'm stressed, nobody knows, it's here I can vent my stress:sad2: )

[thelittlemermaid83]

Hello everyone!! :goodvibes I haven't been on here for ages due to family problems with the inlaws. Had one hell of a couple of weeks!! (For those on facebook please don't mention I'm stressed, nobody knows, it's here I can vent my stress:sad2: )

I'm so glad i don't have inlaws, hope your ok though hun :hug:


I was telling my mum today that even i don't get married untill I'm fifty im getting married in WDW, she did not look too impressed :rotfl2:

[Mum to Belle]

isabelle will love it to. there are only a couple of kids left who are finding it hard in ashleighs class but they will get there too

Thanks! I'm sure she'll be fine! :thumbsup2

Hello everyone!! :goodvibes I haven't been on here for ages due to family problems with the inlaws. Had one hell of a couple of weeks!! (For those on facebook please don't mention I'm stressed, nobody knows, it's here I can vent my stress:sad2: )

You've been missed!! :goodvibes Vent away....

[PJackson]

Mum to Belle - I hope it goes well for your DD - I'm sure she will be fine as others have said - it's us Mummies who suffer :lmao:

Buttercup - sorry to hear you are having issues hun :hug:

Emma - I think a WDW looks cool - just need to find a suitable man now (you, not me that is - I think DH would have something to say if I said I was getting married in WDW :lmao:)..... Wonder what Kyra would think :rotfl2: She'd probably be like 'Oh Mum, can we not go to the beach' :lmao:

[buttercup1982]

I was telling my mum today that even i don't get married untill I'm fifty im getting married in WDW, she did not look too impressed :rotfl2:
I would of love to get married in WDW!! I've said to Gary we are renewing our 10 year vows there!! Only 3 years to go!!




You've been missed!! :goodvibes Vent away....
Thank you!! I've been SO stressed!!! :goodvibes

[thelittlemermaid83]

Emma - I think a WDW looks cool - just need to find a suitable man now (you, not me that is - I think DH would have something to say if I said I was getting married in WDW :lmao:)..... Wonder what Kyra would think :rotfl2: She'd probably be like 'Oh Mum, can we not go to the beach' :lmao:

At this rate she will be married before me:rotfl2: WDW wedding for her...she has no say in the matter :lmao:

[PJackson]

She is so beautiful I think you'll have to keep her locked up until YOU find a suitable man for her :thumbsup2

[Dianetigger]

Good Evening everyone, I've got no ceiling in the kitchen, had a stroppy electrician but I got him sorted!
So what rollercoasters did you brave, Small World?

[thelittlemermaid83]

She is so beautiful I think you'll have to keep her locked up until YOU find a suitable man for her :thumbsup2

Awww thanks hun :goodvibes

No man will ever be good enough for my little girl, I will scare them all away and she will have to look after me forever :rotfl2:

[buttercup1982]

I've really missed being on here!! You really make me laugh! :rotfl2:

[thelittlemermaid83]

I've really missed being on here!! You really make me laugh! :rotfl2:

I love my happy pills :rotfl2:

[PJackson]

Need yr advice guys. Just been talking to my Mum and she says she thinks I should email DLRP about the service we received in the DLH at the start of our stay i.e. no cot in the room (we arrived at 7.20 pm and DD2 was already beside herself with tiredness), and waiting an hour for our luggage despite me ringing to chase it up (I need sheets and stuff for cot!)....

What would you do? Would you bother? I do think they should be pulled up about this kind of thing esp as it supposedly their 'best' hotel in the resort.

PS - Maybe I should also mention the dead plants around the corridors that were left for days on end? :rotfl2: And the fact that you now get a poured 'cup' of coffee/tea at breakfast as opposed to a 'cafetiere' left on your table like last year :rolleyes1 :lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

Need yr advice guys. Just been talking to my Mum and she says she thinks I should email DLRP about the service we received in the DLH at the start of our stay i.e. no cot in the room (we arrived at 7.20 pm and DD2 was already beside herself with tiredness), and waiting an hour for our luggage despite me ringing to chase it up (I need sheets and stuff for cot!)....

What would you do? Would you bother? I do think they should be pulled up about this kind of thing esp as it supposedly their 'best' hotel in the resort.

PS - Maybe I should also mention the dead plants around the corridors that were left for days on end? :rotfl2: And the fact that you now get a poured 'cup' of coffee/tea at breakfast as opposed to a 'cafetiere' left on your table like last year :rolleyes1 :lmao:


Patsy i complained about the service there, and if what happened to you happened to me i would complain again. I waited over 4 hours for them to bring my luggage to the room i was not impressed, found the CM's rude and completley uniformed which lead to me arguing with the Disney express guy on the return leg home.

Its a shame that standards seem to be slipping esp in the DLH, these little things have made me think twice about booking there again.

[buttercup1982]

I love my happy pills :rotfl2:
:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[buttercup1982]

Need yr advice guys. Just been talking to my Mum and she says she thinks I should email DLRP about the service we received in the DLH at the start of our stay i.e. no cot in the room (we arrived at 7.20 pm and DD2 was already beside herself with tiredness), and waiting an hour for our luggage despite me ringing to chase it up (I need sheets and stuff for cot!)....

What would you do? Would you bother? I do think they should be pulled up about this kind of thing esp as it supposedly their 'best' hotel in the resort.

PS - Maybe I should also mention the dead plants around the corridors that were left for days on end? :rotfl2: And the fact that you now get a poured 'cup' of coffee/tea at breakfast as opposed to a 'cafetiere' left on your table like last year :rolleyes1 :lmao:

I'll be honest, we stayed in Newport bay, and while last time it was fantastic this time we were very unhappy, we have complained but needless to say we'll be staying elsewhere in future :sad2:

[PJackson]

Emma - I have to agree to some extent. I honestly did not go looking for 'issues' but did seem to notice them- I didn't notice any last time at all. I mean you don't expect to see dead plants (and I mean like completely drooping over their pots!) for days on end - maybe I should have reported it - I saw it on two different levels by the lifts. Not good!

The hotel was busy but not peak busy so there wasn't an excuse and the lack of cot and luggage meant one tired and screaming baby. It also meant us being much later into the park than we'd hoped (Mum stayed behind to keep an eye on DD2 asleep, while the rest of us went into the park)....

[A Small World]

Good Evening everyone, I've got no ceiling in the kitchen, had a stroppy electrician but I got him sorted!
So what rollercoasters did you brave, Small World?

Evening Diane - :scared1: about your kitchen

Ive just been reminded that I did 3 not 2. I did the Runaway mine train (similar to BTM but milder) which is the one I forgot. Also Rattlesnake and Vampire. I wasnt too sure if I wanted to do vampire or not but after queuing for 45mins decided Id be brave enough to do it and actually found it better than Rattlesnake.
I also loved the logflume - I did that twice

However Im still not as brave as you Diane as Ive still not done an upside down one

[PJackson]

Diane - missed about your kitchen ceiling - what a nightmare. Hope you get it sorted asap :scared1:

Small World - I'd love to go to Chessington some time. If DH does end up 'down south' with work next year it will be nice to try some places down that way - I've got my eye on Legoland too :thumbsup2 And of course London Zoo! :)

[thelittlemermaid83]

Emma - I have to agree to some extent. I honestly did not go looking for 'issues' but did seem to notice them- I didn't notice any last time at all. I mean you don't expect to see dead plants (and I mean like completely drooping over their pots!) for days on end - maybe I should have reported it - I saw it on two different levels by the lifts. Not good!

The hotel was busy but not peak busy so there wasn't an excuse and the lack of cot and luggage meant one tired and screaming baby. It also meant us being much later into the park than we'd hoped (Mum stayed behind to keep an eye on DD2 asleep, while the rest of us went into the park)....

I think unless they are told about these things then how can they improve there service.

I didn't want to complain but those things that happened to me really upset me, I was so terrified i wasnt going to get my luggage back etc. I was grateful they sent DD a present to say sorry about the balloon mixup.

I'm really worried about using the Disney express service again in 2 weeks, i keep having nightmares about my luggage-crazy i know :rotfl:

[Dianetigger]

I am very impressed with you Small World, well done!
As for my kitchen, this has been going on since our return from DLP (we had a leak whilst we were away, lovely to come back to all the damage!) - course I've been off for 6 weeks and when do they decide to start the work? Yes as soon as I go back!
Anyhow, ceiling now taken out, electric has been sorted thanks to my cousin who is an absolute star! Hopefully on Monday the plaster board will be up, it will be plastered and then they have the decorator booked in from Wednesday - then my cousin will come and fit the new spotlights, all I have to do after that is get the flooring sorted, the insurance won't cover it as it's carpet and they say it's enough just to send someone to clean it. The carpet has been down for over 15 years and it needs replacing so I've told them not to bother!

[A Small World]

I think unless they are told about these things then how can they improve there service.

I didn't want to complain but those things that happened to me really upset me, I was so terrified i wasnt going to get my luggage back etc. I was grateful they sent DD a present to say sorry about the balloon mixup.

I'm really worried about using the Disney express service again in 2 weeks, i keep having nightmares about my luggage-crazy i know :rotfl:

Patsys wasnt Disney Express though was it as she travelled by plane

[thelittlemermaid83]

Patsys wasnt Disney Express though was it as she travelled by plane

Yeah but im just stating what happened to me and why i complained.

[PJackson]

Diane - I feel dizzy just reading about your trials with the kitchen :lmao: Hope you manage to get it sorted asap - whenever insurance is involved you can guarantee it will take foooooreeever!!!! :scared1:

Small World - no it was just the hotel, from front door to our room door :confused3 I don't think I've ever waited an hour for my luggage to arrive in any hotel - last year it took them about 3 mins after we got into the room :)

[buttercup1982]

Now that me holidays out of the way I'm on to xmas!!:cool1::cool1: Only 111 days to go!! :cool1:I really want to take the kids to London to Harrods to see Santa as I think it will be aso magical but DH says no!:lmao::rotfl2:

[thelittlemermaid83]

Now that me holidays out of the way I'm on to xmas!!:cool1::cool1: Only 111 days to go!! :cool1:I really want to take the kids to London to Harrods to see Santa as I think it will be aso magical but DH says no!:lmao::rotfl2:

I really want to go see Santa at harrods, but think it will be a Bluewater job this year. The Santa we met at DLRP twice didnt speak English :rotfl2: So much for being bi-lingual :lmao: So i dont hold much hope that he will speak English in November either.

[PJackson]

Oh no, no English!!! :scared1: :lmao: I have a hard enough time trying to placate my 4 year old why the characters don't speak!!! Santa not speaking English would really throw her :rotfl2:

Hmm not sure what we are doing this year for Santa visit - we've tried a few different things.... Something without queues will be good - OR we leave DD2 behind at home :rotfl2::lmao:

PS - shhhh - I did price up a v quick two day DLRP trip for Christmas (am determined to get sometime) but it would be a Friday & Saturday which is really not appealing after this week. I had decided we'd leave DD2 with my Mum and just take DD1...... However prices with flights are looking silly so probably not this year :sad1:

Why does DD1 have to go to school!! Stamps foot!!!!

[thelittlemermaid83]

Oh no, no English!!! :scared1: :lmao: I have a hard enough time trying to placate my 4 year old why the characters don't speak!!! Santa not speaking English would really throw her :rotfl2:

Hmm not sure what we are doing this year for Santa visit - we've tried a few different things.... Something without queues will be good - OR we leave DD2 behind at home :rotfl2::lmao:

PS - shhhh - I did price up a v quick two day DLRP trip for Christmas (am determined to get sometime) but it would be a Friday & Saturday which is really not appealing after this week. I had decided we'd leave DD2 with my Mum and just take DD1...... However prices with flights are looking silly so probably not this year :sad1:

Why does DD1 have to go to school!! Stamps foot!!!!

When Kyra tried to talk to him, he just smiled and nodded his head :rotfl2: he clearly had no idea what she was talking about :lmao:


I will be saying the same thing as you next year Patsy about school. Everything is going to be more expensive.

[PJackson]

Bit like the characters then that just put their hand over their mouths like they are giggling whenever a child says anything to them :lmao: DD1 was trying to ask Mickey how old he was (on his birthday!) and he just kept giggling :rotfl2::rotfl2: I had to distract her in the end :rolleyes1

[thelittlemermaid83]

:lmao:

Kyra asked me the other day if the characters are real, i was like what makes you think that and she said some of them don't speak to her :lmao:

[buttercup1982]

Bit like the characters then that just put their hand over their mouths like they are giggling whenever a child says anything to them :lmao: DD1 was trying to ask Mickey how old he was (on his birthday!) and he just kept giggling :rotfl2::rotfl2: I had to distract her in the end :rolleyes1

Aww bless!:goodvibes

[thelittlemermaid83]

Well i have spent the evening having a argument with someone on youtube...oh happy days :lmao:

[buttercup1982]

Well i have spent the evening having a argument with someone on youtube...oh happy days :lmao:

What over? :goodvibes

[thelittlemermaid83]

What over? :goodvibes

Someone was saying its stupid that Ariel sings in French on the OUADP, so i said a few things to them...:rotfl2:

They then tried to say they had been DLRP over 20 times and for someone who hasnt been what would i know :lmao::lmao:

Then they went on to say ALL attractions are in English only :rotfl:

I love arguing with people on youtube :rotfl2: (I sound so bad now:rotfl: but oh well :lmao:)

[buttercup1982]

Someone was saying its stupid that Ariel sings in French on the OUADP, so i said a few things to them...:rotfl2:

They then tried to say they had been DLRP over 20 times and for someone who hasnt been what would i know :lmao::lmao:

Then they went on to say ALL attractions are in English only :rotfl:

I love arguing with people on youtube :rotfl2: (I sound so bad now:rotfl: but oh well :lmao:)
:rotfl::rotfl: Like I said in the other thread, would not like to get in an argument with you Emma!:lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

:rotfl::rotfl: Like I said in the other thread, would not like to get in an argument with you Emma!:lmao:

I'm a lovely person really :lmao::flower3:

[buttercup1982]

I'm a lovely person really :lmao::flower3:

I believe you! Millions wouldn't! :rotfl2::rotfl2: Well I'm off to bed now, see you all tomorrow! :goodvibes

[thelittlemermaid83]

me too, Night Danielle!

[A Small World]

I believe you! Millions wouldn't! :rotfl2::rotfl2: Well I'm off to bed now, see you all tomorrow! :goodvibes

Goodnight :goodvibes

[BRobson]

I always seem to get round to this thread when there is no one about :confused3

How are you all anyway ?

[A Small World]

I always seem to get round to this thread when there is no one about :confused3

How are you all anyway ?

Hi Jackie
Im still about as usual

Im fine - just home from a girls trip down South with DD so very tired

How are you?

[BRobson]

Ok - our town had been on flood alert for the last 24 hours and the river burst its banks this afternoon - so we are stranded!!! All roads blocked at the moment. A lot have been evacuated - it them that I feel for as this is the 3rd flood in 12 years :confused3

[A Small World]

Ok - our town had been on flood alert for the last 24 hours and the river burst its banks this afternoon - so we are stranded!!! All roads blocked at the moment. A lot have been evacuated - it them that I feel for as this is the 3rd flood in 12 years :confused3

Oh dear Jackie - I hope you are affected too much and are back to normal soon

[A Small World]

Hello - its been very quiet on here again today

[Mum to Belle]

Hello! :goodvibes Went to bed early last night so I've just been catching up on last night's posts.

Jackie - hope you've not had to be evacuated!! :scared1:

Slightly worried now, do the characters at DLRP not talk??? :confused3 Or is it that they don't speak English? Or is it just the ones in costumes with heads IYKWIM?!!

As for Santa Claus :santa: as far as I know he speaks every language, he is a very well travelled fellow you know! Or at least, the one in "Miracle on 34th Street" was. He even knew sign language. :lmao: Would also love a trip to Harrods Grotto, I bet it's fab!! We usually take DD to the one at our local church Christmas Fayre, really cheap, no queues, and they have a real sleigh that you get to sit on! I was scarred for life by a visit to Santa as a child, he said that I could have a Barbie doll, but when I unwrapped it, it was a cheap doll, not a Barbie, I was so upset, I cried all the way home and then cut all the doll's hair off! :rotfl2:

[mommy2ash]

evening all

ash is still sick ugh. i was up all last night with her. she will probably wake again later.

ash was still scared of santa last year. her pic is of her screaming crying lol. but she still has the my little pony she got in the parcel and tells everyone santa gave that to me lol. so i hope she will be better with santa in dlp. although she thinks he lives in our attic so she said she will ask him what is he doing in disneyland lol.

[Mum to Belle]

Sorry to hear Ash is still sick - hope you get some sleep tonight! :hug:

Why does she think Santa lives in your attic? Have you not explained about the North Pole??? :rotfl:

[mommy2ash]

Sorry to hear Ash is still sick - hope you get some sleep tonight! :hug:

Why does she think Santa lives in your attic? Have you not explained about the North Pole??? :rotfl:

last christmas when my dad was putting all the decorations in the attic he said that santa has to go up there till next christmas. ash remembers everything its so weird and when i showed her pics of dlp at christmas she was like what no mammy santa lives in the attic. and ever since she wants to go up there to see if he is still there lol. i tried the north pole thing but she said no grandad told me santa lives in the attic. so who am i to argue :lmao:

[PJackson]

Hope Ash is better soon - it's just awful when they are sick. Hope you manage to avoid it too!

Jackie - really hope all is well with your town and the flood was averted!?

I've been sorting out the girls' clothes all day today. Have filled 2 charity bags and have a few designer bits to sell! Need some advice really - was thinking of selling the Thumper baby sleepsuit I bought last year from DLRP for DD2 for Christmas Eve (the girls alway have new jammies for Christmas Eve). It's basically a red velvety/velour sleepsuit with Thumper embroidered on the front with a Santa hat on - it's sooo cute. I had to get a 2 years one for her as she's a big girl and the French sizing is sooo small. Any ideas on what I could ask for it price wise - I can't recall what it cost but I know it was expensive! Anyone know how much those kind of things cost in DLRP?

So, I've packed up their t-shirts/cropped trousers/summer stuff and then DH tells me it's going to be hot next week - I hope he's joking :scared1::rotfl2:

Buttercup - how are you now?

Emma - lol about the argument - what are you like - good for you for sticking up for something you know about and believe in :thumbsup2

[Mum to Belle]

last christmas when my dad was putting all the decorations in the attic he said that santa has to go up there till next christmas. ash remembers everything its so weird and when i showed her pics of dlp at christmas she was like what no mammy santa lives in the attic. and ever since she wants to go up there to see if he is still there lol. i tried the north pole thing but she said no grandad told me santa lives in the attic. so who am i to argue :lmao:

:rotfl: Ah well, that's one for Grandad to sort out then!!

[thelittlemermaid83]

Kyra thinks santa lives in the North Hole :lmao:

[poppie123]

Good evening to anyone that is still about :goodvibes

[thelittlemermaid83]

Evening brigette!

[Mum to Belle]

...still here... just been browsing Creative DISigns!!

[poppie123]

I started on my WDW scrapbook today but looking back through all my bits that i collected made me feel so sad that i had to stop and put it away.
How stupid is that!!

[A Small World]

Good evening to anyone that is still about :goodvibes

Good evening - :goodvibes

[mommy2ash]

I started on my WDW scrapbook today but looking back through all my bits that i collected made me feel so sad that i had to stop and put it away.
How stupid is that!!

its ok dont feel bad. i made a 47 minute video of our first trip to dlp. now that is sad :lmao:

[thelittlemermaid83]

I started on my WDW scrapbook today but looking back through all my bits that i collected made me feel so sad that i had to stop and put it away.
How stupid is that!!

Thats not stupid! I would love to make a scrap book.

[poppie123]

its ok dont feel bad. i made a 47 minute video of our first trip to dlp. now that is sad :lmao:

:rotfl: It is just sooooo depressing to be back, i still can't believe that it's all come to an end.:sad1:

[poppie123]

Good evening - :goodvibes

Evening :goodvibes

[A Small World]

Its not stupid - but think how much enjoyment you'll get from looking through it all in the future. Do you think you'll go again?

[poppie123]

Thats not stupid! I would love to make a scrap book.

:rotfl2: No, i meant it's stupid that i felt so upset that i had to put it all away.

[poppie123]

Its not stupid - but think how much enjoyment you'll get from looking through it all in the future. Do you think you'll go again?

Without a doubt. :thumbsup2
The girls don't want to go back :scared1: but i definately am even if i have to go on my own.

[A Small World]

Im sure they might change their minds if you are going - especially if you incorporate lots of pool time and shopping

[poppie123]

Im sure they might change their minds if you are going - especially if you incorporate lots of pool time and shopping

They struggled with the heat and getting up early. There was so much we missed and didn't do because i just couldn't get them motivated. I am sure if they had their way they would have sat round the pool everyday and not done any of the parks.

The day i went to MK on my own was fab, i went on BTM, Splash Mountain, Buzz lightyear, IASW, Haunted Mansion and POTC. Got my photo taken with Goofy and Donald and walked around taking in all the atmosphere. I actually really enjoyed walking round on my own.

[A Small World]

They struggled with the heat and getting up early. There was so much we missed and didn't do because i just couldn't get them motivated. I am sure if they had their way they would have sat round the pool everyday and not done any of the parks.

The day i went to MK on my own was fab, i went on BTM, Splash Mountain, Buzz lightyear, IASW, Haunted Mansion and POTC. Got my photo taken with Goofy and Donald and walked around taking in all the atmosphere. I actually really enjoyed walking round on my own.

Have you written a TR or anything?

[poppie123]

Have you written a TR or anything?

No not yet, i will at some point but been busy at work and sorting the girls out.
Leanne has gone back to Uni :sad1: and Louise has just gone back to school and had her brace fitted.

[PJackson]

Aww bless you Poppie :) I can appreciate how you feel looking back. I've just been reading your PTR and it seemed like you had a lot of plans! I have to say I'd love to do WDW one day - not until my girls are a good deal older though, but the planning scares me to death as there seems so much to take in/do!!

Mum to Belle - have you made any t-shirts or anything then? Read somewhere about your carpet??? :rolleyes1 I didn't get any made - good old Asda came in a treat for stuff for the girls :)

[A Small World]

No not yet, i will at some point but been busy at work and sorting the girls out.
Leanne has gone back to Uni :sad1: and Louise has just gone back to school and had her brace fitted.

Let me know when you post it as Id love to read about your trip

DD isnt back at school til next Tuesday which is why we had a few days away this week

[poppie123]

Let me know when you post it as Id love to read about your trip

DD isnt back at school til next Tuesday which is why we had a few days away this week

Oooh i read that you were going, did you have a nice time?

[PJackson]

I'd love to read your TR too if you get one done - please let us know on here so we can watch out for it - I don't tend to venture off here - it's too big this board :lmao:

[wideeyes]

hello everyone

[Dianetigger]

Evening all, taken myself up to bed with the laptop as everyone else has gone to bed as well and nothing on TV that interests me! DD2 is out babysitting, no idea until what time though.

[A Small World]

Oooh i read that you were going, did you have a nice time?

We had a great time thanks but an exhausting one - doing London, Chessington and the historic ships in Portsmouth in 3 days was a lot but we had such good fun with a lot of laughing and giggling. DD loved it and it was great meeting up with Rob as well.

[poppie123]

We had a great time thanks but an exhausting one - doing London, Chessington and the historic ships in Portsmouth in 3 days was a lot but we had such good fun with a lot of laughing and giggling. DD loved it and it was great meeting up with Rob as well.

Thats good, glad you both had a nice time.

So when is your next trip back to DLP??

[A Small World]

hello everyone

Evening all, taken myself up to bed with the laptop as everyone else has gone to bed as well and nothing on TV that interests me! DD2 is out babysitting, no idea until what time though.

Evening Claire and Diane - 2 fellow Northerners - we really must arrange a Northern dismeet sometime

[poppie123]

Evening Claire and Diane - 2 fellow Northerners - we really must arrange a Northern dismeet sometime

Hey!! what about me :sad1:

[A Small World]

Thats good, glad you both had a nice time.

So when is your next trip back to DLP??

Ive no trips planned - Im a bit dissed out at the moment :rotfl:

[A Small World]

Hey!! what about me :sad1:

You're quite welcome as well of course - we wont discriminate against those who live in the south :rotfl:

[Mum to Belle]

Without a doubt. :thumbsup2
The girls don't want to go back :scared1: but i definately am even if i have to go on my own.

Maybe you'll get an invite from Emma to Kyla's wedding!!!!!! :rotfl:

Mum to Belle - have you made any t-shirts or anything then? Read somewhere about your carpet??? :rolleyes1 I didn't get any made - good old Asda came in a treat for stuff for the girls :)

Nope, I'm just THAT bad at ironing that I dropped it on the carpet - now I just try and buy clothes that don't need to be ironed!! :lmao:

I'm hoping to do a pillow case for DD (sounds simple enough right?!!) and maybe a Tshirt for me. I'd really LOVE to do one of the autograph books - they're amazing!:lovestruc No idea when I'd find the time though and it would probably look rubbish! Have bought a bunch of Disney Tshirts in the Next sale though, Pluto, Minnie, Mrs Potts & Tinkerbell PJs from Tesco!