DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info – DISapalooza (continued)

[WebmasterJohn]

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Updates are in red.

(Link to original threads that are now locked -
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2201826 and
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2293787 and
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2308613 and
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2318613)

As many of you know, last year was the first time the DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel participated in Mousefest. We had such a great time that we immediately committed to participating in future Mousefest events.

Sadly the organizers of Mousefest have decided not to host their annual event this year.

Since the DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams already committed to participating and holding a party/event this year we are going forward with those plans for December 2009.

I know many of you have been waiting for details on our event/party in December. We still have many of the details to work out but we have identified the dates of 12/11, 12/12 and 12/13 for DIS related events.

Please understand that this is not a replacement for Mousefest. We look forward to the return of Mousefest in the future and working with the organizers when they decide to have it again.

I understand many of you are already planning meets and events on your own for that weekend. I think that is awesome. Please know that we have no interest in organizing any of these individual events. I am really pleased to see these have taken on a ‘grass roots’ feel and that individuals have taken it upon themselves to organize these and work out the details.

We do plan on having a couple of DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams sponsored/organized events. Again, specifics are in the works but here is what we know so far:

Main Party/Event – the evening of Saturday 12/12/2009
Toy Story Mania Party - Disney Hollywood Studios - 9:30PM - Midnight**

UPDATED 10/29/2009 - **Slight change in event start time. If this negatively affects you please email me at John@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

UPDATE 10/28/2009 - We are no longer taking registrations for this event. We will begin registering people for the seminar (see below). Once that is complete we will start to mail out credentials. You will receive an email letting you know when your credentials have been mailed.

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- We are not ready to take waitlist/sign-ups for our main event/party – so please don’t ask. Once we have some specifics worked out we will put up a sign-up form. Until then please be patient.
- We understand that many people will want to attend this year’s party so we are working to ensure we can accommodate as many people as possible so no one is left out.
- We will be charging a small fee to attend this event ($25 per person). This fee is to offset administrative costs and to help ensure everyone who signed up for the party attends. Last year we had some people sign-up who didn’t attend – and since Disney charges us ‘per head’ for these events we wound up wasting money and, worst yet, those were spaces others could have taken.
- We have not worked out the exact fee yet, but plan on keeping it as reasonable as possible so that as many folks who want to attend are able – more details to come.
- Folks who book 2 or more nights with Dreams Unlimited Travel for that weekend will get a priority space on the list for the party as well as have the fee waived.

UPDATE 10/21/2009
We will begin taking 'open registrations' for this event beginning 10/21/2009 at 9PM Eastern Time. The link to the registration form is below. For those of you who are impatient and tried the link you will find that form is not turned on yet - you must wait until 9PM Eastern Time on 10/21.

Kevin and John will be in chat that night beginning at 8:45PM to deal with any questions or issues that may come up during the process.

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UPDATE 10/14/2009 - Menu at the event:

Cooked to order Grilled Sausages and Peppers with Rolls
Mini Corn Dogs with Mustard
Tortilla Chips with Nacho Cheese and Jalapenos
Green Apple Slices with Caramel Dip
Sugar Dusted Funnel Cakes
Bags of Cotton Candy
Caramel Corn (replaces Boiled Peanuts)
Buttered Popcorn

There will be a cash bar for beer, wine, soda and bottled water

Friday 12/11/2009 – Seminar



UPDATE 11/18/2009 - Lee Cockerell has graciously agreed to sign copies of his book at the seminar. In order to speed the process we are asking that everyone bring their own copy of his book to the seminar for him to sign so that we don't have to set-up any kind of merchandise/sales location. You can purchase his book at any bookstore, any gift-shop on Disney property or on Amazon through this link http://www.wdwinfo.com/merchandise.htm.

VERY IMPORTANT - There will NOT be an opportunity to purchase his book at the seminar so you MUST bring your copy with you. Lee will only be signing copies of his own book.


UPDATE 11/01/2009 - We are no longer accepting registrations for the seminar.

UPDATE 10/28/2009 - Event details:

December 11, 2009 at 9AM at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel - Convention Center Conference Room Northern E. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to venue as we will not allow anyone to be seated once the seminar begins. No park admission media is required to attend this event - just your seminar credentials. If choose to drive to the hotel, regular parking fees will apply.

The cost for this event is $59 per person.

We anticipate the seminar lasting approximately 3 - 4 hours.

Anyone who indicated they may be interested in attending the seminar through the TSM party sign-up process will receive an email from us instructing you how to sign-up for the seminar. You are under no obligation to have anyone in your party attend the seminar. The forms are self explanatory and easy to use.

Registrations for the seminar will close at midnight 10/31/2009 to allow us time to have all credentials printed, processed and mailed.



Update 10/21/2009
If you have listened to this weeks podcast you will know that we have announced the speakers at our Seminar. They will be:

Lee Cockerell - Executive Vice President, Operations (Retired) Walt Disney World Resort
Topic: You Can Create Magic Too! Examples of how Disney Cast Members create magic for guests and for each other.

Marty Sklar - Executive Vice President and Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador (Retired)
Topic: JUST DO SOMETHING PEOPLE WILL LIKE! During 30 years as the creative leader of Walt Disney Imagineering, MARTY SKLAR was often asked, “What do you want me to do?” by the Imagineers. In response, he frequently remembered the answer Walt Disney gave when the great Disney artist, Herb Ryman (who drew the first overall illustration of Disneyland and the castles for Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom ) asked the question that brought forth Walt’s classic response: “Just do something people will like!” Easy to say, but as the Imagineers created nine of the eleven Disney parks around the world under Marty Sklar’s creative leadership, there were often no simple answers. Join us as the only Disney cast member who was “there” at the opening of all the Disney parks tells the stories – on stage and backstage – from those magic places in Anaheim, Orlando, Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong.

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We are very excited and honored to have both gentlemen come and speak with us.

There will be a separate enrollment and fee for this event. Those details have not been finalized yet. With the TSM event sign-up we are asking people to let us know if they are interested in the seminar. We will be contacting those individuals separately to sign-up for the event and announce a price at that time.

As I said details have not been finalized but the seminar will most likely be in the morning of 12/11/2009 lasting about 4 hours and will take place at the WDW Swan or Dolphin convention center.

You MUST be signed up for the TSM Party to be able to attend this event on Friday. There will be no way to sign-up for this event if you aren't already signed up for the party.

Update 10/14/09 - We are in the final discussions to put something together. We are looking at a Friday mid-morning event that will last half a day (4 hours). There will be a fee for this to cover the cost of the speaker(s) and the venue. It will most likely be on Disney property at a hotel with convention space. More details to come.

And we are very close to securing one speaker that has us all VERY EXCITED!!!!


Original ideas with Disney Institute Fell Through - We are working on alternate plans

- We are in talks with the Disney Institute folks to put together some kind of event this day. Most likely this will be some kind of lecture series with multiple speakers. This is all very preliminary but we have thrown out our ‘pie in the sky’ ideas to see what they come back with. I believe I actually heard their heads explode during the conference call when I told them what I wanted to do.
- There will be a charge for this event, however attendees of this event will get priority space on the list for 12/12 party as well as have the fee waived.
- Depending on what we do and the interest from you all this could be a half or full day event and could include meals.
- I am sorry to be so cryptic, but none of the details have been worked out yet.

Sunday 12/13/2009 – Live Podcast Recording

UPDATE 10/28/2009 - Event details:

December 13, 2009 at 2PM at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort - Convention Center Conference Southern IV and V. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to venue as we will not allow anyone to be seated once the recording begins. No park admission media is required to attend this event - just your party credentials. If choose to drive to the hotel, regular parking fees will apply.

There is no cost to attend this event.

You must be wearing your party credentials to attend the live taping.

We anticipate the podcast taping will last approximately 90 minutes.


Update 10/21/2009
Specifics have not been finalized but we are still looking at doing this at 2PM at either the Swan or Dolphin. You will need your party credentials to attend this event.

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Update 10/14 - this will most likely be held mid-afternoon (2PMish) at the Swan/Dolphin. More details to follow.

- Again, no details have been worked out but we are hoping to secure a venue large enough to have a live show this day. This would be a free event.
- More details to come as the time gets closer.

Again, I am sorry that I don’t have any details for you. I do know that many of you were looking to make your travel plans for this so I wanted to at least get the dates out there.

As I said, once we have more details I will be releasing them to everyone. Also, once we have some specifics worked out we will be putting up a sign-up form for all events.

My goal this year is to make sure everyone who wants to attend the party has the opportunity. I know some were disappointed last year because we had to cut-off the number of attendees to the party. Hopefully this year we will be able to host everyone who wants to attend.

Thanks
John

PS Anyone who writes, emails, PMs or calls about being put on the waitlist will be subject to public humiliation

UPDATE 10/15/2009 - Dreams Unlimited Travel clients will be receiving an email somtime today/tomorrow with a link to sign-up for the event. Please use the link provided in the email to sign-up and do not share the link with anyone else - not because we do not want anyone else to see it - but becuase each form is coded based on the type of reservation you booked. The form you get will not work for everyone.

We will give DU clients a day or two to sign-up and then we are going to publish the sign-up form for the general public. Based on interest in this event so far we do not anticipate turning anyone away, however if we underestimated the attendance we may have to turn off sign-ups at some point.

Everyone else will be allowed to sign-up afterwards. We will link to the sign-up form from this page as well as announce it on the podcast AND have a page on the DIS linking to it.

UPDATE 10/14/2009 - We are finalizing some of the plans and once we have that in place we will start to take sign-ups. Dreams Unlimited Travel clients will get first priority and will be contacted by their agents on how to sign-up.

Everyone else will be allowed to sign-up afterwards. We will link to the sign-up form from this page as well as announce it on the podcast AND have a page on the DIS linking to it.

UPDATE 10/09/2009 - Concerning D23 Event on Same Night as TSM Party

We had a conference call with the event services team helping us with the TSM party this past week and I am really surprised they didn't mention this to us.

We have received some questions if it will be possible to attend both the D23 event on the night of 12/12 at DHS as well as our event.

If you want to attend TSM you will need to be at the entrance to MGM prior to the party (9PM) and escorted back to the party. No one will be permitted into the TSM party from other areas of the park - only those escorted from the front of the park will be allowed in the party.

We will have some more details soon but you should know you won't have to have park admission for our party as it is after the park closes. We will be sending out credentials to the party. Please don't ask for details as I don't have them yet.

[DVCsince02]

FIRST!!!!!!!


Since it is first, I'll post an unofficial schedule of events.

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[tlcoke]

New Thread, Thanks John!!

[firsttimemom]

second?

[AnneR]

First page new thread

John - no new updates.

Closed the last thread right as I posted.:sad2:

Tracey you ended on top.

[firsttimemom]

rats- third. I still have 30 pages of the last thread to get thru. You all were busy today! ;)

[mainegal]

Tracey!
You closed the thread!!

:cheer2::cool1::cheer2::cool1::cheer2:

[disneydreamgirl]

I've never had a thread spontaneously closed like that! I wasn't sure if it was my computer again...I was having troubles just prior to NCIS starting and I thought it was acting up again.

Speaking of NCIS...it was a good one tonight, eh? Love that show...book 'em Dano-zo. Love the pop culture references...

[mainegal]

Does this mean all the nonsense (:rolleyes1) on the previous threads can't be read?!

[AnneR]

Tracey!
You closed the thread!!

:cheer2::cool1::cheer2::cool1::cheer2:

I thought you went to sleep.:rotfl2:

[tlcoke]

I got second, just behind Jen. John's note popped up with my last post.

[DVCsince02]

It was Pam that closed the thread.

[mainegal]

Well, then, I am glad that I stayed up to see the close of a thread.
A new experience for me.

[tlcoke]

I think it was Pam that closed the thread.

Yes, Pam had a note after John's

[AnneR]

Does this mean all the nonsense (:rolleyes1) on the previous threads can't be read?!

No you can still read, just can't post.


But what nonsense???:confused3

[chirurgeon]

Page 1??????

No, darn it.

Kim

[sshaw10060]

Made the first Page! (Very weird. This was on the first page then suddenly moved to page 2)

Just caught up on the days happenings. I feel so cool I own the same gun as Paul and Puck.

Anne hang in there. Only a few weeks until several days of deep soul rejuvenation in Orlando.

[mainegal]

I thought you went to sleep.:rotfl2:



was supposed to be turning off the computer, but one last look...
and BAM! thread closed!

[AnneR]

I've never had a thread spontaneously closed like that! I wasn't sure if it was my computer again...I was having troubles just prior to NCIS starting and I thought it was acting up again.

Speaking of NCIS...it was a good one tonight, eh? Love that show...book 'em Dano-zo. Love the pop culture references...

It actually startled me. Kaitlyn laughed when she found out it was just a closed thread.

[tlcoke]

Tracey you ended on top.

Woo Hoo!!

[disneydreamgirl]

I'm a lucky girl tonight...6000 and closed the thread!

[AnneR]

Made the first Page!

Just caught up on the days happenings. I feel so cool I own the same gun as Paul and Puck.

Anne hang in there. Only a few weeks until several days of deep soul rejuvenation in Orlando.

I am so looking forward to it - meeting all you new friends.

I am working very hard at choosing the right attitude every day but sometimes it just stinks.

[jeanigor]

Second Page.
Thanks for the heads up Jen!!!

[AnneR]

I'm a lucky girl tonight...6000 and closed the thread!

Congratulations!

[DVCsince02]

Second Page.
Thanks for the heads up Jen!!!

:flower3:

[AnneR]

Second Page.
Thanks for the heads up Jen!!!

Are you stuffed with all your birthday celebrating?

[mainegal]

Yes, I was "just reading", but I wanted to reply to Tracey's last post.

I have two Penney's Mickey snowglobes, 2005 and 2008. Stephen thinks they should go to the church Christmas bazaar!

[firsttimemom]

I am so looking forward to it - meeting all you new friends.

I am working very hard at choosing the right attitude every day but sometimes it just stinks.

you're right- sometimes it does just stink. But that's when you lean on your friends. They prop you up until things don't stink so much.

[DVCsince02]

i'm a lucky girl tonight...6000 and closed the thread!

Go buy a lottery ticket!

[tlcoke]

Second Page.
Thanks for the heads up Jen!!!

Hi Todd!! How was dinner?

[sshaw10060]

Catching up on Amazing Race. I just saw the Sauna Bus in Talinn Estonia. I so want to try the Sauna Bus.

[AnneR]

you're right- sometimes it does just stink. But that's when you lean on your friends. They prop you up until things don't stink so much.

This is what I so appreciate about this group.:grouphug:

[tlcoke]

Yes, I was "just reading", but I wanted to reply to Tracey's last post.

I have two Penney's Mickey snowglobes, 2005 and 2008. Stephen thinks they should go to the church Christmas bazaar!

I have been getting them every year for at least the last 10 years.

[LMO429]

what time does the dolewhip meet at the poly on 12/13 is it 4???

[disneydreamgirl]

I am so looking forward to it - meeting all you new friends.

I am working very hard at choosing the right attitude every day but sometimes it just stinks.

Don't know if it will help and I can't attribute the quote (not my own) but I try to use this as my philosophy. I'm paraphrasing..."If I don't like something and I can't change it, I need to change the way I think about it." Had to employ this heavily when I had a co-worker who was causing me and others an awful lot of grief. I had to actively look for positives, which was not easy some days!

Not sure if it really applies for you...just trying to give some words of encouragement. :goodvibes

[firsttimemom]

Catching up on Amazing Race. I just saw the Sauna Bus in Talinn Estonia. I so want to try the Sauna Bus.

I saw that- my 11 yr old was mortified at the thought of having to sit there w/ strangers (needless to say I get the middle seat when we fly together)

[spaddy]

Woohoo new thread. :worship:

[mainegal]

I am working very hard at choosing the right attitude every day but sometimes it just stinks.

Been there, done that. And, yes, it stinks!

Good thing, it won't stink forever. Years from now, you will look back on the stinky times and know that you are ever so okay with life.

:cheer2::goodvibes:cheer2:

[disneydreamgirl]

Go buy a lottery ticket!

Things do come in threes...;)

[tlcoke]

what time does the dolewhip meet at the poly on 12/13 is it 4???

4:00 or immediately after the Podcast taping, which ever comes last.

[AnneR]

Don't know if it will help and I can't attribute the quote (not my own) but I try to use this as my philosophy. I'm paraphrasing..."If I don't like something and I can't change it, I need to change the way I think about it." Had to employ this heavily when I had a co-worker who was causing me and others an awful lot of grief. I had to actively look for positives, which was not easy some days!

Not sure if it really applies for you...just trying to give some words of encouragement. :goodvibes

:)that's what I am trying to do.

[jeanigor]

Are you stuffed with all your birthday celebrating?

Hi Todd!! How was dinner?

Very good. As usual. Will post a pic later.

what time does the dolewhip meet at the poly on 12/13 is it 4???

Yes. Or following the Podcast Recording, if it runs over.

[firsttimemom]

This is what I so appreciate about this group.:grouphug:

:grouphug:

[DVCsince02]

what time does the dolewhip meet at the poly on 12/13 is it 4???

Hi Lauren!
Yes, after the podcast recording. I posted a schedule of events, it's the 2nd post.

[AnneR]

Been there, done that. And, yes, it stinks!

Good thing, it won't stink forever. Years from now, you will look back on the stinky times and know that you are ever so okay with life.

:cheer2::goodvibes:cheer2:

:hug:

[sshaw10060]

Anne just think about the lead you can build on Todd while he is off celebrating his B-day. That should brighten your day a little.

[mainegal]

I have been getting them every year for at least the last 10 years.


I had a Mickey snowglobe where he was holding flim. I gave it to the manager of the town movie theater.

[disneydreamgirl]

Catching up on Amazing Race. I just saw the Sauna Bus in Talinn Estonia. I so want to try the Sauna Bus.

Love AR...we watch that and NCIS religiously!

[AnneR]

Anne just think about the lead you can build on Todd while he is off celebrating his B-day. That should brighten your day a little.

Oh - he is here! He just has not gotten his groove on.:lmao:
Must be all the food.

[LMO429]

Hi Lauren!
Yes, after the podcast recording. I posted a schedule of events, it's the 2nd post.

Hi!

This works out great we have dinner at Ohana at 5pm that night so Ill be in the neighborhood! then off to MVMCP

[AnneR]

Love AR...we watch that and NCIS religiously!

NCIS is my show!

[disneydreamgirl]

So, I'm gathering JC Penney always has a Mickey Globe on Black Friday...do they always sell out and what is this year's like. I will be over on Sunday but then won't have another chance until the following Saturday. I love snow globes and M-I-C-K-E-Y!

[firsttimemom]

I loved watching AR revisit the hay bales this season. I vividly remember the girl that spent 10 hours unrolling those several seasons back.

DH downloaded the application once. I totally laughed - I have -0- sense of direction and he can't drive a stick shift. We'd be out in the first week.

[mainegal]

Now that Todd is here, there is no way I can keep up.

My eyeballs are falling out of my head and on to the keyboard.

Please do not say anything important after I go to bed!!!

[tlcoke]

NCIS is my show!

Mine too.

[sshaw10060]

Love AR...we watch that and NCIS religiously!

Now there playing volleyball in the mud while wearing their underwear. That I don't need to try.

[tlcoke]

Now that Todd is here, there is no way I can keep up.

My eyeballs are falling out of my head and on to the keyboard.

Please do not say anything important after I go to bed!!!

you just have to read and catch up. Good Night

[AnneR]

Now that Todd is here, there is no way I can keep up.

My eyeballs are falling out of my head and on to the keyboard.

Please do not say anything important after I go to bed!!!

You could ask Todd to keep notes for you:lmao::lmao:

[disneydreamgirl]

Oh and on snow globes...I got one at the Disney Store that is so cute...has Mickey and Minnie in it, Christmas theme, dated 2009 and it was $10 with a $35 purchase. Sale is still going on because I popped in there on the way back from up North today.

[sshaw10060]

Now that Todd is here, there is no way I can keep up.

My eyeballs are falling out of my head and on to the keyboard.

Please do not say anything important after I go to bed!!!

Oh yeah, everyone has been waiting for you to go to bed to talk about the good stuff. That explains the last 50 pages quite well.

[disneydreamgirl]

Now there playing volleyball in the mud while wearing their underwear. That I don't need to try.

So you've seen can-de-la-bra, are you a can-de-la-bra?

[AnneR]

Oh yeah, everyone has been waiting for you to go to bed to talk about the good stuff. That explains the last 50 pages quite well.

You sound like you are feeling better.

[tlcoke]

You could ask Todd to keep notes for you:lmao::lmao:

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

[disneydreamgirl]

Night Tracey - sleep tight!

[AnneR]

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

I'm bad.

[sshaw10060]

So you've seen can-de-la-bra, are you a can-de-la-bra?

I did. That was pretty funny. He can't help it he's from Minnesota:rotfl2:

[tlcoke]

So, I'm gathering JC Penney always has a Mickey Globe on Black Friday...do they always sell out and what is this year's like. I will be over on Sunday but then won't have another chance until the following Saturday. I love snow globes and M-I-C-K-E-Y!

It is a free giveaway they usually have about 1000 per store, only available while supplies last when the store opens on Black Friday, it has a coupon for a percentage off shopping on Saturday inside the box.

[tlcoke]

Night Tracey - sleep tight!

I am still here, It was Lyn who was leaving again.

[sshaw10060]

You sound like you are feeling better.

I feel better, but Pam is still pretty bad and I think Otto is about to get sick too. I am hoping to go to work tomorrow since I haven't been in almost 2 weeks and I am a little afraid to check my messages and voice mail.

[AnneR]

I feel better, but Pam is still pretty bad and I think Otto is about to get sick too. I am hoping to go to work tomorrow since I haven't been in almost 2 weeks and I am a little afraid to check my messages and voice mail.

I hate coming back to hundreds of messages, I like that I can read them on my phone. I sometimes get 200 emails in a day.

[tickledtink33]

I missed the opening of the new thread, jeeeez.

[tlcoke]

I feel better, but Pam is still pretty bad and I think Otto is about to get sick too. I am hoping to go to work tomorrow since I haven't been in almost 2 weeks and I am a little afraid to check my messages and voice mail.

That is the only reason, I usually take my laptop with me on Vacation, so I can keep my mailbox manageable for when I return. Now I have my Iphone and can do it to some extent from there.

[AnneR]

I missed the opening of the new thread, jeeeez.

It happened in a flash!

[tlcoke]

It happened in a flash!

Sure did, no warning, just happened.

[AnneR]

Sure did, no warning, just happened.

I never experienced a thread closing like that.

[disneydreamgirl]

It is a free giveaway they usually have about 1000 per store, only available while supplies last when the store opens on Black Friday, it has a coupon for a percentage off shopping on Saturday inside the box.

I've never done a Black Friday shopping trip. I imagine it would be a zoo, but worth it if you scored some decent stuff!

[tlcoke]

I never experienced a thread closing like that.

My first time too, usually, I come in 10+ pages into the new thread.

[tlcoke]

I've never done a Black Friday shopping trip. I imagine it would be a zoo, but worth it if you scored some decent stuff!

The key to Black Friday, Is stay away from the Box stores (kmart, walmart...) until they have opened their doors, Go get only what you want and get in & get out of the store as fast a you can and then move on to the next store on your list. This is not the time for casual shopping, otherwise you will be ran over.

[AnneR]

The key to Black Friday, Is stay away from the Box stores (kmart, walmart...) until they have opened their doors, Go get only what you want and get in & get out of the store as fast a you can and then move on to the next store on your list. This is not the time for casual shopping, otherwise you will be ran over.

My theory is to shop online:rotfl2:

[sshaw10060]

That is the only reason, I usually take my laptop with me on Vacation, so I can keep my mailbox manageable for when I return. Now I have my Iphone and can do it to some extent from there.

When I go away for more than a few days I usually check my e-mail, but I did not while on my cruise. There were only 700 emails when I got back.

[sshaw10060]

The key to Black Friday, Is stay away from the Box stores (kmart, walmart...) until they have opened their doors, Go get only what you want and get in & get out of the store as fast a you can and then move on to the next store on your list. This is not the time for casual shopping, otherwise you will be ran over.

The real key is to stay home and put up Christmas lights.

[tlcoke]

My Black Friday shopping pattern is :
JC Penny's for Snowglobe & coupon only (unless there is a must have item in ad) Then I drive 60 miles north to the outlet mall which opened at Midnight, to get their early bird sales at my favorite stores, then I go hit Walmart, and other stores on the south side of Indianapolis which is 30 miles north of the outlet mall then I drive back home once I hit the sales and stores I wanted to catch.

[AnneR]

The real key is to stay home and put up Christmas lights.

:thumbsup2

I think I am doing that this weekend.

[tlcoke]

The real key is to stay home and put up Christmas lights.

I do that on Wednesday and over Thanksgiving Weekend.

[disneydreamgirl]

The key to Black Friday, Is stay away from the Box stores (kmart, walmart...) until they have opened their doors, Go get only what you want and get in & get out of the store as fast a you can and then move on to the next store on your list. This is not the time for casual shopping, otherwise you will be ran over.

Good advice...thanks! you sound like a pro

[tlcoke]

:thumbsup2

I think I am doing that this weekend.

I may do it this weekend too, as the weather forecast over Thanksgiving is looking a little wet.

[disneydreamgirl]

My Black Friday shopping pattern is :
JC Penny's for Snowglobe & coupon only (unless there is a must have item in ad) Then I drive 60 miles north to the outlet mall which opened at Midnight, to get their early bird sales at my favorite stores, then I go hit Walmart, and other stores on the south side of Indianapolis which is 30 miles north of the outlet mall then I drive back home once I hit the sales and stores I wanted to catch.

Good Lord, how long does that take you! You have this down to a science...

[k5jmh]

WooHoo! New Thread!! :cool1:

[sshaw10060]

My Black Friday shopping pattern is :
JC Penny's for Snowglobe & coupon only (unless there is a must have item in ad) Then I drive 60 miles north to the outlet mall which opened at Midnight, to get their early bird sales at my favorite stores, then I go hit Walmart, and other stores on the south side of Indianapolis which is 30 miles north of the outlet mall then I drive back home once I hit the sales and stores I wanted to catch.

Tracey there is not enough money in the world to get me to do that. Now the day after Christmas is a different story. All the Christmas decorations are 50% off that day.

[AnneR]

My Black Friday shopping pattern is :
JC Penny's for Snowglobe & coupon only (unless there is a must have item in ad) Then I drive 60 miles north to the outlet mall which opened at Midnight, to get their early bird sales at my favorite stores, then I go hit Walmart, and other stores on the south side of Indianapolis which is 30 miles north of the outlet mall then I drive back home once I hit the sales and stores I wanted to catch.

:worship: I just can't do this.

[georgemoe]

Yes, I was "just reading", but I wanted to reply to Tracey's last post.

I have two Penney's Mickey snowglobes, 2005 and 2008. Stephen thinks they should go to the church Christmas bazaar!

Been there, done that. And, yes, it stinks!

Good thing, it won't stink forever. Years from now, you will look back on the stinky times and know that you are ever so okay with life.

:cheer2::goodvibes:cheer2:

I had a Mickey snowglobe where he was holding flim. I gave it to the manager of the town movie theater.

Now that Todd is here, there is no way I can keep up.

My eyeballs are falling out of my head and on to the keyboard.

Please do not say anything important after I go to bed!!!

We all know Lyn went to bed about an hour ago. Why are you in her DIS account and who do you think you are trying to fool us? You should get your own account. Shame on you. :eek:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[tlcoke]

Good advice...thanks! you sound like a pro

I've been going every year since 1992. Seen to many close calls to Riots outside of Target & Walmart, that I stopped going to those stores until they had already been open for at least 30 minutes.

[AnneR]

We all know Lyn went to bed about an hour ago. Why are you in her DIS account and who do you think you are trying to fool us? You should get your own account. Shame on you. :eek:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[sshaw10060]

I do that on Wednesday and over Thanksgiving Weekend.

Takes much more than 2 days to get the decorations up at my home. The outside takes 5 or 6 days. Plus all the time spent planning the display in the off season. The indoor decorations take a few days.

[tlcoke]

We all know Lyn went to bed about an hour ago. Why are you in her DIS account and who do you think you are trying to fool us? You should get your own account. Shame on you. :eek:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[tlcoke]

Takes much more than 2 days to get the decorations up at my home. The outside takes 5 or 6 days. Plus all the time spent planning the display in the off season. The indoor decorations take a few days.

I don't do that elaborate of display anymore.

[tlcoke]

Good Lord, how long does that take you! You have this down to a science...

I am usually back home around noon. Then I go back to bed.

[AnneR]

Just to revive a theme from earlier today - I just did the math (and it is not Disney math)

I have 12 days of work before DAP.

[tlcoke]

Tracey there is not enough money in the world to get me to do that. Now the day after Christmas is a different story. All the Christmas decorations are 50% off that day.

I go out then too. The week after Christmas is when I do the bulk of my shopping for the next christmas. I love discounted gifts.

[georgemoe]

Deb is going out early early on Black Friday with her Mom. I will be asleep. :)

[AnneR]

I am usually back home around noon. Then I go back to bed.

I like the thought of just sleeping til noon.

I would definitely celebrate if I ever did that !!!

[firsttimemom]

Takes much more than 2 days to get the decorations up at my home. The outside takes 5 or 6 days. Plus all the time spent planning the display in the off season. The indoor decorations take a few days.

we removed 2 over grown hollies on either side of our front door as well as some laurel shrubs that were next to those earlier this summer and then it got too hot to plant new stuff.

Now that I'm thinking of it- what the heck are we going to put lights on this year? LOL!

[tickledtink33]

Speaking of bed, my eyelids are drooping and I am so sleepy, I think it's time to turn in.

Good night all

[AnneR]

Deb is going out early early on Black Friday with her Mom. I will be asleep. :)

:thumbsup2

[tlcoke]

Speaking of bed, my eyelids are drooping and I am so sleepy, I think it's time to turn in.

Good night all

Good Night Kim

[AnneR]

Speaking of bed, my eyelids are drooping and I am so sleepy, I think it's time to turn in.

Good night all

Night Kim

[firsttimemom]

Deb is going out early early on Black Friday with her Mom. I will be asleep. :)

can't imagine how cold it is there in the wee hours of black friday. brrrrrrrrrrrr

[disneydreamgirl]

Just to revive a theme from earlier today - I just did the math (and it is not Disney math)

I have 12 days of work before DAP.

Oh, I like your way of thinking...I have only 14 working days until DAP!

[tlcoke]

I like the thought of just sleeping til noon.

I would definitely celebrate if I ever did that !!!

My internal clock won't let me... I have to get up and do something then take a nap later.

[disneydreamgirl]

My internal clock won't let me... I have to get up and do something then take a nap later.

Me neither, but I'd lie there and give it a shot...

[tlcoke]

can't imagine how cold it is there in the wee hours of black friday. brrrrrrrrrrrr

You learn to bundle up appropriately. With our Penny's store, you can sit in your car up until 5 minutes before they open the door.

[tlcoke]

Me neither, but I'd lie there and give it a shot...

I try, but it doesn't work, I have to get up for a little while then I can go back to bed and sleep all day if I chose to. Why I can't just stay in bed, I don't know, but my body just won't let me.

[AnneR]

My internal clock won't let me... I have to get up and do something then take a nap later.

I have trouble sleeping past 5:00 - a good day is when I am able to go back to sleep.

[tlcoke]

I have trouble sleeping past 5:00 - a good day is when I am able to go back to sleep.

I know the feeling. I hate when I am traveling and am in the Central Time Zone, as I wake up even earlier, as my body wakes me up at 4:00 regardless.

[sshaw10060]

we removed 2 over grown hollies on either side of our front door as well as some laurel shrubs that were next to those earlier this summer and then it got too hot to plant new stuff.

Now that I'm thinking of it- what the heck are we going to put lights on this year? LOL!

You need one or two of these:

http://www.christmaslightshow.com/images/14_tree_1.jpg

[tlcoke]

You need one or two of these:

http://www.christmaslightshow.com/images/14_tree_1.jpg

Nice, that is my type of display. Just don't have time or resources to do something that elaborate.

[firsttimemom]

You need one or two of these:

http://www.christmaslightshow.com/images/14_tree_1.jpg

that's a great idea! No tree? Fake it!

btw- love the edge on the photo

[sshaw10060]

I just realized I have to fly to Austin to speak the Tuesday before DAP. I hate when things I committed to 12 months ago interfere with the stuff I really want to do. Oh well. Guess I will end up taking the entire week off.

[disneydreamgirl]

You need one or two of these:

http://www.christmaslightshow.com/images/14_tree_1.jpg

Is that pic from your house?

[sshaw10060]

that's a great idea! No tree? Fake it!

btw- love the edge on the photo

It's not my yard, but I do own one of the big trees in the center. The sell them at http://christmaslightshow.com People refer to them as megatrees. You can also make minitrees by wrapping lights around florist easels or tomato cages. I have 16 of the in red and green.

[AnneR]

I just realized I have to fly to Austin to speak the Tuesday before DAP. I hate when things I committed to 12 months ago interfere with the stuff I really want to do. Oh well. Guess I will end up taking the entire week off.

So - how many days of work before DAp?

[tlcoke]

I am trying to hit 1900 posts then I am calling it a night.

[sshaw10060]

Here are my mega and minitrees. They have red and green lights on them, but only the green are lit in the picture.

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq83/sshaw10060/1205081637a.jpg

[tlcoke]

So - how many days of work before DAp?

I have 11 1/2 work day and 3 Holidays between now and DAP

[tlcoke]

Here are my mega and minitrees. They have red and green lights on them, but only the green are lit in the picture.

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq83/sshaw10060/1205081637a.jpg

Did you build your PVC Trees or purchase them?

[firsttimemom]

It's not my yard, but I do own one of the big trees in the center. The sell them at http://christmaslightshow.com People refer to them as megatrees. You can also make minitrees by wrapping lights around florist easels or tomato cages. I have 16 of the in red and green.


hmm- not sure if I can talk DH into $130 for a tree form (x 2) and then for the same amount in the spring for real trees. hmm- wonder if it's too late to get something planted in zone 7.

[sshaw10060]

So - how many days of work before DAp?

12 days by my count (including the Austin trip). I am off next Thu and Fri.

Did you build your PVC Trees or purchase them?

I purchased a kit that has all the connectors you then by the pipe and supply the lights. The 15' tree ends up being about $300 plus lights. I have 6400 lights on mine but it will support 9600 lights. I buy all my lights (except some high end LEDs I use) on clearance after the holidays.

[tlcoke]

It's not my yard, but I do own one of the big trees in the center. The sell them at http://christmaslightshow.com People refer to them as megatrees. You can also make minitrees by wrapping lights around florist easels or tomato cages. I have 16 of the in red and green.

I tried to make the Tomato cage trees one year, but they just didn't look right.

[sshaw10060]

hmm- not sure if I can talk DH into $130 for a tree form (x 2) and then for the same amount in the spring for real trees. hmm- wonder if it's too late to get something planted in zone 7.

The mini trees are really cute and much cheaper. A lot of florists have rusty easels they will give away for free, or you can buy them for 3 or 4 bucks each. Two strands of lights covers them nicely. A walkway lined with them looks great.

[tlcoke]

I buy all my lights (except some high end LEDs I use) on clearance after the holidays.

I always buy my light after the holidays too.

[k5jmh]

I just realized I have to fly to Austin to speak the Tuesday before DAP. I hate when things I committed to 12 months ago interfere with the stuff I really want to do. Oh well. Guess I will end up taking the entire week off.
Texas is not a bad place to be before DAP!

http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/content/binary/texas2.gif

http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/image/bowie-knives/alamo-texas.jpg

http://www.authenticsportscollectibles.com/store/images/01500_ryanphs008016-L.jpg

[AnneR]

12 days by my count (including the Austin trip). I am off next Thu and Fri.



I purchased a kit that has all the connectors you then by the pipe and supply the lights. The 15' tree ends up being about $300 plus lights. I have 6400 lights on mine but it will support 9600 lights. I buy all my lights (except some high end LEDs I use) on clearance after the holidays.

How/where do your store all your decorations?

[sshaw10060]

I tried to make the Tomato cage trees one year, but they just didn't look right.

The easels have a better look to them. Less teepee like. I use easels these days.

[tlcoke]

The mini trees are really cute and much cheaper. A lot of florists have rusty easels they will give away for free, or you can buy them for 3 or 4 bucks each. Two strands of lights covers them nicely. A walkway lined with them looks great.

I may have to try to make these sometime in the future.

[AnneR]

I may have to try to make these sometime in the future.

2 more Tracey.

[tlcoke]

2 more Tracey.

Almost there, which will mean I posted nearly 200 posts today. :scared1:

[firsttimemom]

Well, I think I'm going to hit the hay and dream of christmas lights on trees thaat I don't have. And of christmas parties with friends I have never met.

And the long range forecast for Orlando goes thru 12/1 with a high of 73 and aa low of 58.

[AnneR]

Almost there, which will mean I posted nearly 200 posts today. :scared1:

Did you ever think you would be so chatty?:goodvibes

[scarlett873]

:wave2:

[AnneR]

:wave2:

How was work Brandie?

[tlcoke]

Here is my 1900th post Woo Hoo!!!

Good Night Liz, Sweet DAP Dreams...:cloud9:

[disneydreamgirl]

Scott - I'm impressed by your mad light skills! I'm going to suggest a few of your ideas to DH who is our resident light man.

[sshaw10060]

Texas is not a bad place to be before DAP!

http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/content/binary/texas2.gif

http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/image/bowie-knives/alamo-texas.jpg

http://www.authenticsportscollectibles.com/store/images/01500_ryanphs008016-L.jpg

I actually grew up in Plano TX and was at the game the Nolan Ryan picture is from. The bloody lip was thanks to Bo Jackson. I don't mind the trip, but the timing stinks and so does the pay. I supplement my income by giving continuing education lectures and this one doesn't pay great for the amount of time I am spending.

How/where do your store all your decorations?

In the Christmas shed of course. When I couldn't fit the lawn mower in the shed I convinced Pam I needed another one.

[AnneR]

Here is my 1900th post Woo Hoo!!!

Good Night Liz, Sweet DAP Dreams...:cloud9:

Night Tracey.

[tlcoke]

:wave2:

Hi Brandie!! How was your first night.

[sshaw10060]

Night Tracey

[AnneR]

In the Christmas shed of course. When I couldn't fit the lawn mower in the shed I convinced Pam I needed another one.


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

[tlcoke]

Night Tracey.

Good Night Anne, Scott, Pam, Mike, Brandie and anyone else out there lurking.

[WDWtraveler27]

wow 410 pages!

[sshaw10060]

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

No laughing. I take my Christmas decor seriously. Kind of like Paul takes his guns.

[sshaw10060]

I really needed to go to bed an hour ago. Night all. Tomorrow is chat night!

[scarlett873]

How was work Brandie?

Tonight was just orientation...so we had to watch the safety, diversity, and harassment videos...I thought of Don during the harassment video...:rolleyes1 :lmao:

Buuuuuuuuuuuut...my primary job function is listed as clerical as opposed to cashier! I will still be a cashier but since clerical can't give me 40 hours, they are balancing me out as a cashier as well. And I've already gotten a raise! :goodvibes Since they put me as clerical instead of cashier, it meant a slightly higher hourly wage than a cashier. So employed for 4.5 hours and I've already gotten a promotion and a raise...:rotfl:

Oh and DAP dates have officially been cleared! :thumbsup2

[disneydreamgirl]

Night all - got to hit the hay myself. Have great sleeps everyone!

[AnneR]

No laughing. I take my Christmas decor seriously. Kind of like Paul takes his guns.

The chuckles was over needing a new storage shed for your lawn mower.

[scarlett873]

Oh and so far, I'm either off or will be home in plenty of time for chat for the next two Wednesdays! :dance3:

[disneydreamgirl]

Tonight was just orientation...so we had to watch the safety, diversity, and harassment videos...I thought of Don during the harassment video...:rolleyes1 :lmao:

Buuuuuuuuuuuut...my primary job function is listed as clerical as opposed to cashier! I will still be a cashier but since clerical can't give me 40 hours, they are balancing me out as a cashier as well. And I've already gotten a raise! :goodvibes Since they put me as clerical instead of cashier, it meant a slightly higher hourly wage than a cashier. So employed for 4.5 hours and I've already gotten a promotion and a raise...:rotfl:

Oh and DAP dates have officially been cleared! :thumbsup2

Congrats Brandie...you'll be running the place soon at that rate!

[AnneR]

Tonight was just orientation...so we had to watch the safety, diversity, and harassment videos...I thought of Don during the harassment video...:rolleyes1 :lmao:

Buuuuuuuuuuuut...my primary job function is listed as clerical as opposed to cashier! I will still be a cashier but since clerical can't give me 40 hours, they are balancing me out as a cashier as well. And I've already gotten a raise! :goodvibes Since they put me as clerical instead of cashier, it meant a slightly higher hourly wage than a cashier. So employed for 4.5 hours and I've already gotten a promotion and a raise...:rotfl:

Oh and DAP dates have officially been cleared! :thumbsup2

:dance3::dance3::dance3:Clerical job! Pay Raise! and Clearance for DAP!

[disneydreamgirl]

Seriously...gotta go before I post anything else. If I don't get some sleep I will be falling asleep during an awards ceremony tomorrow morning...that'd be great when they call my company's name followed by mine. Can you say embarrassing!

[AnneR]

Seriously...gotta go before I post anything else. If I don't get some sleep I will be falling asleep during an awards ceremony tomorrow morning...that'd be great when they call my company's name followed by mine. Can you say embarrassing!

Night Pam

[scarlett873]

Congrats Brandie...you'll be running the place soon at that rate!

:dance3::dance3::dance3:Clerical job! Pay Raise! and Clearance for DAP!
So I guess I can call it a good first night at work! :lmao:

I've got my schedule for the next two weeks already...I do work all weekend, but it is what it is...I'll take what I can get! And I'm off tomorrow...lol

[AnneR]

So I guess I can call it a good first night at work! :lmao:

I've got my schedule for the next two weeks already...I do work all weekend, but it is what it is...I'll take what I can get! And I'm off tomorrow...lol

Not everything has to work out perfectly - you got chat and DAP.

[georgemoe]

:wave2:

Tonight was just orientation...so we had to watch the safety, diversity, and harassment videos...I thought of Don during the harassment video...:rolleyes1 :lmao:

Buuuuuuuuuuuut...my primary job function is listed as clerical as opposed to cashier! I will still be a cashier but since clerical can't give me 40 hours, they are balancing me out as a cashier as well. And I've already gotten a raise! :goodvibes Since they put me as clerical instead of cashier, it meant a slightly higher hourly wage than a cashier. So employed for 4.5 hours and I've already gotten a promotion and a raise...:rotfl:

Oh and DAP dates have officially been cleared! :thumbsup2

Oh and so far, I'm either off or will be home in plenty of time for chat for the next two Wednesdays! :dance3:

Cool on the first night and raise Brandie! :thumbsup2

[georgemoe]

Time to hit the hay myself. Night everyone. :wave2:

[dpuck1998]

Tonight was just orientation...so we had to watch the safety, diversity, and harassment videos...I thought of Don during the harassment video...:rolleyes1 :lmao:

Buuuuuuuuuuuut...my primary job function is listed as clerical as opposed to cashier! I will still be a cashier but since clerical can't give me 40 hours, they are balancing me out as a cashier as well. And I've already gotten a raise! :goodvibes Since they put me as clerical instead of cashier, it meant a slightly higher hourly wage than a cashier. So employed for 4.5 hours and I've already gotten a promotion and a raise...:rotfl:

Oh and DAP dates have officially been cleared! :thumbsup2

Awww thanks BrandiE :)

Ohh...and I hate to do it but

The gun posted on the other thread, sorry I was out playing flag football so I missed all the madness, was actually at 45 GAP. Same caliber as the 45 ACP but a shorter round with very similar ballistics. Allow for a smaller frame and is my primary carry gun. Sorry Paul :( The GAP is a glock specific round and isn't very heavy in the market. My other carry is a Kimber Pro CDP 45 ACP, I have an affinity for the 45 caliber!

Unlike my buddy, I don't get to shoot much, so I'm more of a collector. I have a large collection of WWII rifles and a couple pistols along with a half dozen hunting guns.

[AnneR]

Time to hit the hay myself. Night everyone. :wave2:

Night George. I am not too far behind.

[k5jmh]

Night George. I am not too far behind.

It is still early, East-coasters!!

[dpuck1998]

It is still early, East-coasters!!

I'm up, a little wired from a late flag football game.....what new Mike?

[katscradle]

Well it's about time! :woohoo::woohoo:

[AnneR]

It is still early, East-coasters!!

That is one way to look at it - I have been up since 4:00 and will be up no later than 5:30. Unfortunately, I do need sleep.

I will have more stamina for DAP if I don't arrive exhausted.

[AnneR]

Well it's about time! :woohoo::woohoo:

You missed the closing of the thread - right in the middle of posting.

[3guysandagal]

Hey!!!! New Digs!!

(looks around)

Needs new paint....and those curtains HAVE to go!!

[3guysandagal]

FIRST!!!!!!!


Since it is first, I'll post an unofficial schedule of events.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj157/DVCsince02/DAP.jpg


Congrats on first Jen!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[k5jmh]

I'm up, a little wired from a late flag football game.....what new Mike?

We just booked out car service for DAP. Put Jr. down to bed. Trimmed the kitty's claws, watched V in HD on the 105" TV in the loft, surfing the DIS, Facebook, had to tell some genius (not John) at work that they will lose digits if they unplug the conference room phone again and plug in an unmanaged switch (this happens in many of our 30+ conference rooms).

Just a normal day in Mikey World.

How about you?

[katscradle]

FIRST!!!!!!!


Since it is first, I'll post an unofficial schedule of events.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj157/DVCsince02/DAP.jpg


Jen congrats on getting first post!:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[dpuck1998]

Hey!!!! New Digs!!

(looks around)

Needs new paint....and those curtains HAVE to go!!

Whats the matter? They don't make the carpet?

We just booked out car service for DAP. Put Jr. down to bed. Trimmed the kitty's claws, watched V in HD on the 105" TV in the loft, surfing the DIS, Facebook, had to tell some genius (not John) at work that they will lose digits if they unplug the conference room phone again and plug in an unmanaged switch (this happens in many of our 30+ conference rooms).

Just a normal day in Mikey World.

How about you?

Sounds like a fun day! Do you have a projector for the 105"? That must be a big wall to fill up.

I take it you are running IP phones, Cisco?

[katscradle]

I'm a lucky girl tonight...6000 and closed the thread!


Congrats on getting last post!:cheer2::cheer2:

[katscradle]

Oh and on snow globes...I got one at the Disney Store that is so cute...has Mickey and Minnie in it, Christmas theme, dated 2009 and it was $10 with a $35 purchase. Sale is still going on because I popped in there on the way back from up North today.

Thanks for letting me know that, I will have to check it out! :thumbsup2

[katscradle]

So you've seen can-de-la-bra, are you a can-de-la-bra?


I can't believe he didn't know what a candlabra was! :lmao::lmao:

[k5jmh]

Sounds like a fun day! Do you have a projector for the 105"? That must be a big wall to fill up.

Yep, projector! It has Screen that comes out of theceiling.


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I take it you are running IP phones, Cisco?

Cisco in Houston, Large Avaya/Lucent in Owensboro, KY. Like the Avaya much better (and I am a cisco guy).

[katscradle]

The key to Black Friday, Is stay away from the Box stores (kmart, walmart...) until they have opened their doors, Go get only what you want and get in & get out of the store as fast a you can and then move on to the next store on your list. This is not the time for casual shopping, otherwise you will be ran over.


I think it's just not better to go!

[katscradle]

My Black Friday shopping pattern is :
JC Penny's for Snowglobe & coupon only (unless there is a must have item in ad) Then I drive 60 miles north to the outlet mall which opened at Midnight, to get their early bird sales at my favorite stores, then I go hit Walmart, and other stores on the south side of Indianapolis which is 30 miles north of the outlet mall then I drive back home once I hit the sales and stores I wanted to catch.


This must take you all day!

[Mary Jo]

:woohoo: Page 13!!

So, I've added another night to our stay & delayed our flight to Monday, so now Kelly & I will get to watch the Podcast, and since we're going to be there an extra night, may as well go to MVMCP, too!

Less than a month away; I'd better pay attention to these threads!

[katscradle]

Takes much more than 2 days to get the decorations up at my home. The outside takes 5 or 6 days. Plus all the time spent planning the display in the off season. The indoor decorations take a few days.


Well then you put me to shame on the outside stuff.
I can usually get everything up in one day!

[katscradle]

I like the thought of just sleeping til noon.

I would definitely celebrate if I ever did that !!!

I am with you on this! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[katscradle]

I have trouble sleeping past 5:00 - a good day is when I am able to go back to sleep.

For me I usually get up at 7, so if I sleep til 8 I feel lie I got a sleep in.

[katscradle]

You need one or two of these:

http://www.christmaslightshow.com/images/14_tree_1.jpg


I would love it, but DH would kill me. :lmao:

[katscradle]

No laughing. I take my Christmas decor seriously. Kind of like Paul takes his guns.

DH thinks he has his hands full with me, I have nothing on you! :rotfl::rotfl:

[katscradle]

Tonight was just orientation...so we had to watch the safety, diversity, and harassment videos...I thought of Don during the harassment video...:rolleyes1 :lmao:

Buuuuuuuuuuuut...my primary job function is listed as clerical as opposed to cashier! I will still be a cashier but since clerical can't give me 40 hours, they are balancing me out as a cashier as well. And I've already gotten a raise! :goodvibes Since they put me as clerical instead of cashier, it meant a slightly higher hourly wage than a cashier. So employed for 4.5 hours and I've already gotten a promotion and a raise...:rotfl:

Oh and DAP dates have officially been cleared! :thumbsup2

I am glad it went well for you!
A promotion and a raise on the first shift. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2
All clear for DAP!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[AnneR]

Morning everyone! New day, new thread!

Three weeks from today, I will be finishing my packing! That's because 3 weeks and I day I will be at DAP.:banana:

[Renysmom]

For anoyone who came here first... Shows up and its a looooonnngggg one

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[tlcoke]

This must take you all day!

I leave the house at 3:40 a.m. and am usually back home by 1 p.m.

[tlcoke]

Good Morning Anne & Kelly!! & Everyone not up yet.

Getting ready to head out for my walk, as the rain has moved East.

[Renysmom]

Hi!

This works out great we have dinner at Ohana at 5pm that night so Ill be in the neighborhood! then off to MVMCP

We have a 5:00 ADR at The Plaza in MK so this is perfect for us as well. Is there a meeting time and place at MVMCP for everyone yet?

That is the only reason, I usually take my laptop with me on Vacation, so I can keep my mailbox manageable for when I return. Now I have my Iphone and can do it to some extent from there.

I take mine with me so can dump memory cards from my camera:) I am gonna bring my netbook this year and see how that works

I've never done a Black Friday shopping trip. I imagine it would be a zoo, but worth it if you scored some decent stuff!

:scared1: :scared1: I love 4:00 am on Black Friday, John even goes with me

[AnneR]

Good Morning Anne & Kelly!! & Everyone not up yet.

Getting ready to head out for my walk, as the rain has moved East.

Morning Tracey!

You have sent the rain our way - the weatherman is saying that we shall see clouds building today with rain tonight and tomorrow:sad1:

Have a great walk.

[sshaw10060]

Morning Kelly Tracy and Ann.

Up early this morning to go back to work, but Pam isn't feeling up to watching Otto, so I am home for the day.

Have a great day everyone.

[tlcoke]

Is there a meeting time and place at MVMCP for everyone yet?

Nothing official as of yet.

I take mine with me so can dump memory cards from my camera:) I am gonna bring my netbook this year and see how that works

I am not going to bring mine on this trip, just my Iphone.

:scared1: :scared1: I love 4:00 am on Black Friday, John even goes with me

I love Black Friday and the search for the best deal, though usually I am shopping for myself on that day. Two stores I shop at the outlet mall for Clothes and Shoes have very good Early Bird sales that day, so I stock up.

[AnneR]

Morning Kelly Tracy and Ann.

Up early this morning to go back to work, but Pam isn't feeling up to watching Otto, so I am home for the day.

Have a great day everyone.

Morning Scott - have a good first day back to work.

[tlcoke]

Morning Kelly Tracy and Ann.

Up early this morning to go back to work, but Pam isn't feeling up to watching Otto, so I am home for the day.

Have a great day everyone.

Morning Scott, I hope Pam starts feeling better soon.

[AnneR]

I am not going to bring mine on this trip, just my Iphone.

That's my plan!

[tlcoke]

I am off for my morning walk and to start listening to this week's podcast.

[kymickeyfan717]

Morn all - the rain finally stopped here (at least for now...) Hope all have a good Wednesday...:upsidedow

[AnneR]

Morn all - the rain finally stopped here (at least for now...) Hope all have a good Wednesday...:upsidedow

Morning Kathy.

[corky441]

Morning Anne, Kelly, Tracey & Scott :hippie: and Kathy

So John finally shut us down last night huh....

Have to go and start catching up on the old & now this new thread.

Have a great day everyone

[corky441]

:cake::cake:party::bday:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODD

[AnneR]

Morning Marilee!

He caught us all mid-post.:)

The sad part is that he did not have more fun...

[disneydreamgirl]

Morning all and...

Happy Birthday Todd!

Looking forward to another nice, sunny day here...tonight and tomorrow the rain arrives here however our weekend forecast looks terrific!

It's Glee night with DH, so not sure I'll make it to chat unless the 10 pm finish is flexible.

[mainegal]

We all know Lyn went to bed about an hour ago. Why are you in her DIS account and who do you think you are trying to fool us? You should get your own account. Shame on you. :eek:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Lyn is up again! But stll not up early enough for early morning walk. :sad2:
Maybe I need to skip chat tonight?

[mainegal]

I like the thought of just sleeping til noon.

I would definitely celebrate if I ever did that !!!


Yippeee!!! I haven't done that in a long time!

[corky441]

Morning all and...

Happy Birthday Todd!

Looking forward to another nice, sunny day here...tonight and tomorrow the rain arrives here however our weekend forecast looks terrific!

It's Glee night with DH, so not sure I'll make it to chat unless the 10 pm finish is flexible.

Morning Pam, looks like we're getting the rain tomorrow. Really can't complain though, we have been having beautiful weather these past few weeks

Lyn is up again! But stll not up early enough for early morning walk. :sad2:
Maybe I need to skip chat tonight?

Hey Lyn, I had great intentions to get up and get out for a walk too, but that didn't happen :sad2:
I am stopping at Macy's though on my way to work - does department store walking count :rotfl2: ???

[mainegal]

Almost there, which will mean I posted nearly 200 posts today. :scared1:


Oh, my!!!
You need more slow days at work, obviously.

[disneydreamgirl]

Morning Pam, looks like we're getting the rain tomorrow. Really can't complain though, we have been having beautiful weather these past few weeks

So true, it has been beautiful and I can deal with mid-week rain when the weekend forecast is so good! I have Friday and Monday off this weekend...so looking forward to it!

[disneydreamgirl]

Aach! Just looked at the time...gotta go or I'm going to be late!!! Hope everyone has a great day today...I'll have to break 900 posts later on, maybe I'll pop in at lunch. :goodvibes

[mainegal]

Hey Lyn, I had great intentions to get up and get out for a walk too, but that didn't happen :sad2:
I am stopping at Macy's though on my way to work - does department store walking count :rotfl2: ???

Absolutely!

My new library location is a few blocks further away from the Town Office. RT is exactly one mile. I will need to go there twice a day.

[mainegal]

I enjoyed the chatter about Christmas decorations.
In a small apartment with two working adults, I do not do much decorating.
but I sure do enjoy seeing what other people do. Which isn't near as much as it was when I was a kid.

[tlcoke]

Oh, my!!!
You need more slow days at work, obviously.

At least I had you fine folks to talk to, otherwise I would be internet shopping, (not good) Must save money for Disney.

Aach! Just looked at the time...gotta go or I'm going to be late!!! Hope everyone has a great day today...I'll have to break 900 posts later on, maybe I'll pop in at lunch. :goodvibes

Only 3 posts to go Pam, You will be there before the day is done.

[sshaw10060]

Todd. There talking about you on the Pocast. Are your ears burning?

[tlcoke]

party:party:party:party:party:
:bday::bday::bday::bday::bday:
Happy
Birthday
Todd!!!!

Enjoy Your Day!!!
(just don't end up in the ER again)

:bday::bday::bday::bday::bday:
party:party:party:party:party:

[mainegal]

Aach! Just looked at the time...gotta go or I'm going to be late!!! Hope everyone has a great day today...I'll have to break 900 posts later on, maybe I'll pop in at lunch. :goodvibes

You can do it!!! Easy...
Hope you have a good lunch.

[mainegal]

At least I had you fine folks to talk to, otherwise I would be internet shopping, (not good) Must save money for Disney.




and for your Black Friday Spree!!!

[mainegal]

Tracey, this is the day you will have a higher post count than me.
Do look back and wave to me. I will never be able to keep up with your flying fingers.

[mainegal]

This is Todd's "birthday", but he still has the rest of the month and into DAP to celebrate.
Hoorah! :cool1:

[tlcoke]

Today, may be as slow as yesterday, here at work. We do have the Information Technology wide (in which Printing falls under) Thanksgiving Pot Luck today at lunch. I stopped at Walmart this morning and picked up a cherry pie as my contribution.

Turkey at Lunch - means Nap this afternoon..

[tlcoke]

Tracey, this is the day you will have a higher post count than me.
Do look back and wave to me. I will never be able to keep up with your flying fingers.

I caught up with your post count in two days. :scared1:

[corky441]

I enjoyed the chatter about Christmas decorations.
In a small apartment with two working adults, I do not do much decorating.
but I sure do enjoy seeing what other people do. Which isn't near as much as it was when I was a kid.

I don't decorate as much as i used to inside our house, it's just the two of us. I do go all out on the tree though - it's my little therapy session - I love looking at all the ornaments we've collected over the years.

DH does the outside decorating, he always complains, but i kmow he really likes to do it . . .
This was his labors from last year

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/corky441/Disneyworld/christmas2008andMarch09140-1-1.jpg

[mainegal]

Turkey at Lunch - means Nap this afternoon..

Can you nap and post at the same time? :rolleyes:

[mainegal]

I caught up with your post count in two days. :scared1:

You were a very busy poster.
I attempted to keep up, but alas, I cannot post with the same intensity.
I am here in spirit, still...

[mainegal]

DH does the outside decorating, he always complains, but i kmow he really likes to do it . . .
This was his labors from last year

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/corky441/Disneyworld/christmas2008andMarch09140-1-1.jpg

This is lovely! Wish it was in my neighborhood.

[corky441]

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Turkey at Lunch - means Nap this afternoon..

NAP - I don't think so - you have serious thread posting to do young lady :rotfl:

[OKW Lover]

Morning all - brand new thread to greet us!!!

[tlcoke]

I don't decorate as much as i used to inside our house, it's just the two of us. I do go all out on the tree though - it's my little therapy session - I love looking at all the ornaments we've collected over the years.

DH does the outside decorating, he always complains, but i kmow he really likes to do it . . .
This was his labors from last year

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/corky441/Disneyworld/christmas2008andMarch09140-1-1.jpg

Nice decorations, love them with the snow.

I only decorate on the outside of my house these days, since it is just me and I want to share my decorations with everyone.

Can you nap and post at the same time? :rolleyes:

That's when you get in trouble..
http://bestsmileys.com/foot_in_mouth/1.gif

[tlcoke]

NAP - I don't think so - you have serious thread posting to do young lady :rotfl:

Got to hit 2000 today!!

[tlcoke]

Morning all - brand new thread to greet us!!!

Good Morning Jeff.

[Annette_VA]

Rick/Lori stole my idea!! I had gotten quotes to do temporary tattoos and permission from Corey to have them done. I was waiting until closer to DAP to place my order and was going to pass them out at DATW. Dang!

Oh well...GMTA, I guess.

[corky441]

Morning all - brand new thread to greet us!!!

Got to hit 2000 today!!


Morning Jeff :hippie:

I'm on my way to 1,000 today - it's good to have goals in life :goodvibes

[dpuck1998]

since we are posting xmas decorations :)

Mine are up for the year.

The section to the left, with the snowflakes, swag and net lights are connected to music so they flash in "osborn style" :)

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs072.snc3/13968_1158798291211_1265370048_30399144_5313699_n. jpg

[tlcoke]

since we are posting xmas decorations :)

Mine are up for the year.

The section to the left, with the snowflakes, swag and net lights are connected to music so they flash in "osborn style" :)

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs072.snc3/13968_1158798291211_1265370048_30399144_5313699_n. jpg

Cool Decorations Don!!

[tlcoke]

Got a couple of hours of work to do this morning, then I will be be back in later.

[AnneR]

Lyn is up again! But stll not up early enough for early morning walk. :sad2:
Maybe I need to skip chat tonight?

I could be your alarm clock - 4am too early?:rotfl2:

[OKW Lover]

Morning Jeff :hippie:

I'm on my way to 1,000 today - it's good to have goals in life :goodvibes

That's a pretty good goal. Only 28 to go!!!:thumbsup2

[AnneR]

Got to hit 2000 today!!

We are here to help:)

[AnneR]

So I have been sitting at my desk for an hour and I just finished my work email from last night - is not a good omen.

[mainegal]

Got to hit 2000 today!!

I know you can do that!

[AnneR]

Off to first meeting of the day:scared:
Hopefully this one will go as planned and I will be back and have time before the next two.

[mainegal]

I could be your alarm clock - 4am too early?:rotfl2:

Please do not wake my up at 4:00am. 6:00 could be okay.

[tickledtink33]

Good morning

[mainegal]

I am enjoying the holiday lights photos. Perhaps a new thread so everyone (not just DAPers) can enjoy them?

[mainegal]

Hey, Kim. Good morning to you!

[firsttimemom]

Off to first meeting of the day:scared:
Hopefully this one will go as planned and I will be back and have time before the next two.

hope today is a better day for you!

[Dodie]

:wave2: Good morning all! Don't you just love that new thread smell? ;)

Actual DAP question - How long after you received the e-mail is it taking for most of you to receive your credentials? We have TERRIBLE mail service (our stuff gets misdelivered a lot), so I want to keep track of this. (I got the e-mail on Friday 11/13.) I know the e-mail said 7-10 days, I just wondered if, according to how they were shipped, what others' experience has been so I know when/if to be concerned.

[scarlett873]

:wave2: Good morning all! Don't you just love that new thread smell? ;)

Actual DAP question - How long after you received the e-mail is it taking for most of you to receive your credentials? We have TERRIBLE mail service (our stuff gets misdelivered a lot), so I want to keep track of this. (I got the e-mail on Friday 11/13.) I know the e-mail said 7-10 days, I just wondered if, according to how they were shipped, what others' experience has been so I know when/if to be concerned.

I think, if I remember correctly, I got my email on Nov 7th and received the credentials on Nov 12th...