What Crack Planet Did I Move to in Order to Think This Was a Good Plan?

[Dizneydawn]

We...

Are...

Driving...

Again.


Yes my fearless readers of things you need a pipe to smoke in order to understand...
WE

ARE

DRIVING

AGAIN.

To be specific, we leave in 13 days for a 13 day trip. We are leaving in 13 days and I am just finalizing portions of this journey. We are leaving in 13 days and we still do not know who all is going or when some will be joining us. We are leaving in 13 days with three people and that will grow to four 2 days later but may end up blooming to 5 or 6.

I do not know.

What I do know is that I am up at 4 am every night because I am slightly stressed.

One moment the phone is ringing....

Cross off what I just wrote.

Literally I just got a call and it is a confirmed fact that three of us will leave and 2 more will join on the 3rd day of the leg. I feel like I need a baton to pass or something.

Now we are needing to confirm runner number 6 as a possible late qualifier.

Confused? :confused3

Don't be. :sad2:

Here is what I know.

Which is not a lot but more than some. :lmao:

Notice I did not say most!

We live in Minnesota.

We being me:
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Dawn: 38 and lucky to have found the love of my life later in life, Mom to 3 amazing teens and vacation planner guru.

Dan:
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41 and a guy who is hard working and always wants the best for everyone. He is an awesome bonus parent to my kids and they adore him almost as much as I do.

Baylor:
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14 and heading for the high school next year! He is funny and caring and teaches me how to laugh every time he does.

This is the ensemble that will leave on Wednesday, March 10th around 4 p.m. for a drive to Tennessee where we will meet up with Shannn and her family again.

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Then on Friday, March 12th, we will head to South Carolina to visit my oldest son's college.

Treyner:

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19 and a freshman in college who plays soccer. He is learning the balance of school and sports at a D2 level and girls...can't have Treyner without bringing up girls.

Which leads me to Treyner's current girlfriend who is coming with. As of 10 minutes ago for sure.

Taylor:
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She captured his heart in December and right now they are long distance as she lives in AZ. He was just there last weekend and now she is going to be with us for 90% of this vacation. We have talked a lot on the phone and she seems very nice and bubbly. I informed her that if she goes diva on the road trip, we can tie her to the roof.

She thought I was kidding. :rolleyes1 Treyner assured her I was not! :thumbsup2

We will stay in SC for Friday night and then Treyner's team has 2 spring scrimmages we will be attending Sat. March 13th. This was a new obstacle as of Sunday to work in the trip. Originally we planned on leaving Friday after he was done with classes!

As soon as the games are over, we will head on the road to.....

Marathon, FL - part of the Keys.

Never been to the Keys and found a deal of a lifetime. :cool1:

Well it is a deal as of now and I will find out how big once we are there. :teacher:

Found a resort with individual rentals that are reminiscent in shape to the Tree House Villas. Sleep 6 with full amenities...place has a private beach and all for $175 a night! For spring break with campgrounds charging $100 a night...that was a steal! pirate:

We will stay there Sunday March 14th - Wednesday March 17th.

Thursday March 18th we will enjoy visiting sights back to the mainland and then proceed back 6 hours to...

WDW!!!!

There we will spend 2 glorious days and nights enjoying a water park on Friday the 19th and Epcot Sat. the 20th. We have reservations at POP for now unless something bigger comes available.

Dinner Ressies for Ohana's Friday night and Biergarten Saturday. Yes - they were made 2 days ago!!! :scared1:

Then early Sunday Morning, we will head back to SC to drop off Treyner and Taylor who will fly home and then choke myself off of the vacation lows as we spend 20 hours heading back to MN and probably snow!

Yup...13 days and 3 solid says of driving total. The hours are close to 65 at least.

I may need a tranquilizer dart to put myself out of my own misery.

What did you say? :listen:
Oh yes...who might be the 6th person in your evil menagerie of torture?

Why that would be:

Carsyn:
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The middle child. 16 and a pleasure to be around. Or not. Depends on the day. Mostly pleasure though. ;)

Don't cry for her Argentina. She is a maybe because she is actually going to be in Hawaii March 4th - 12th. Going with Treyner's ex-girlfriend for next to nothing as their family gets to fly for free and has buddy passes and the girls are staying with an uncle who lives 1 block from the beach.

Poor baby. I might just shed a tear. :idea:

Nope...I won't.

We are trying to decide if she can fly to Hawaii and then back to Miami. If she can, she will join us from the 13th on. If she cannot with the reduced rate we are paying as a buddy pass, she will be home taking care of the dogs while we are gone.

It just depends on flight openings and we may not know until we know, ya know.

So that is it.

The last minute hodge podge trip that will be the last hurrah this year.

Yes it is only March but there is house projects on the horizon as we look forward to, er I mean with deepest regret realize, that Carsyn will be graduating in a little over a year and that means another grad party.

Is it possible in 1 1/2 years I will be down to one in the house? :eek: :worship:

Don't get me wrong...I love them all but there is something to be said for them getting more independent and as adults it is a whole new relationship. :cheer2:


So please, join in the fun. Or the "Wheel of Torture." :cool2:

I do feel like I am sitting around the table in an episode of "That 70's Show" and am well aware once the smoke clears...this may be one of the craziest things I have done. I mean Orlando is 48 hours round trip...what am I thinking adding another 15 plus? :faint:

[Disneymoon09]

Alright! Another one :)

[MulanUSAF]

I was reading the weight loss thread and just saw the new link in your signature and clicked on it... so here I am! popcorn:: Virtual popcorn has no calories or carbs, yay!

[Dizneydawn]

Alright! Another one :)

Hi! Glad you are #1! This out to be a nutty trip and I have learned form the last ones. I will have a notebook and I will take more pictures of things that have nothing to do with the trip but random incidents of the bizarre! :)

[Dizneydawn]

I was reading the weight loss thread and just saw the new link in your signature and clicked on it... so here I am! popcorn:: Virtual popcorn has no calories or carbs, yay!

Thank Goodness! So glad you found me...I need to get taxes done for the rest of the day and then will post more here and more on the last TR...it will get a new chapter today if it takes till midnight!!! :surfweb:

[mom2taylorandemily]

I'm in! I do believe your life must be one crazy ride!!! I have 1 teen and I'm going crazy, but I do have a tween (so does that count?) and mine are both girls!!!! In 2 years I will need serious therapy!!!! But it sounds fun!!!

[Dizneydawn]

I'm in! I do believe your life must be one crazy ride!!! I have 1 teen and I'm going crazy, but I do have a tween (so does that count?) and mine are both girls!!!! In 2 years I will need serious therapy!!!! But it sounds fun!!!

Yes it counts and yes mine is crazy - if you go back and read even the highlights of the other TR's...you will know that better than you might want to!

I do provide chapter indexes for people so they can just ship the blabber if they only want to read the actual TR. Although the blabber moments are some sort of crazy more often than not in my world!

WELCOME!!!! :banana:

[diznenut12]

I can not wait until you post more. :banana:

[Dizneydawn]

I can not wait until you post more. :banana:

I will after the tax Gods come together this evening to rain down their good fortune on me.

If they don't bring good fortune...I will be hookin for gas on the trip.

No not hookin THAAAT.... :scared1:

Hookin my famous sugar cookies.

How many truck stops do I need to cover between here and the Keys?

Hmmmmmm.....:confused3 :rotfl2:

[tlenzendorf]

Yay! A PTR that I can catch up on after we get back from our trip, finish our old TR and start the new TR.

How in the H-E double hockey sticks do you keep up with all the writing?? :rotfl:

[Dizneydawn]

Yay! A PTR that I can catch up on after we get back from our trip, finish our old TR and start the new TR.
I know!!!!!
How in the H-E double hockey sticks do you keep up with all the writing?? :rotfl:

I need to finish the last TR before I leave. I have 2 days left of park reporting and the drive home.

That should be done in like 5 installments!!!! :scared1:

[Jasperann]

That's a lot of driving! I can't wait to hear about your trip to the Keys. I will be going there someday. I went all the time when I was a kid... but that was a little bit ago. :lmao:

[shannn]

I'm here, honored to be in the first post, and ready to host your crew again. This time with some actual time to hang out and maybe remember to take some pictures?? :lmao:

[reyasmommy]

Joining in !! popcorn::

Sounds like a crazy, fun, time!

I personally would rather drive then fly anytime. I'm terrified of flying and would rather spend the extra time to get there. We will be flying out to Orlando next week and taking a 10 week old baby,(hoping he doesn't scream and cry the whole time) so I'm stressing out BIG time just thinking about it. But my husband couldn't take the extra time off of work to drive this time around, so we had no choice. ((Please pray for me. :rotfl: ))

Anyway.... looking forward to reading more. I'm jealous you're going to the Keys.....always wanted to go there. ((One day)) :goodvibes

[Mndisneygirl]

I'm here!!! Did I make the first page???

I'm glad I'm not the only crazy Minnesotan who drives to FL!! Good luck!

[eliz991]

I'm here! Can't believe you're heading back again!

[njtinkmom]

OK of course I am IN popcorn::! You better finish that other TR miss :rotfl2: I hope the tax gods rained good fortune on you, and save a little for me too:angel:

[tlenzendorf]

I can't remember, did you get a new van? Or are you taking the ghetto van? :lmao:

[Dizneydawn]

That's a lot of driving! I can't wait to hear about your trip to the Keys. I will be going there someday. I went all the time when I was a kid... but that was a little bit ago. :lmao:
Tell me about your time there! What do you remember?:confused3
I'm here, honored to be in the first post, and ready to host your crew again. This time with some actual time to hang out and maybe remember to take some pictures?? :lmao:
For sure! We need pics! :3dglasses

I personally would rather drive then fly anytime. This will be our 3rd drive to Florida in 8 1/2 months...plus we drove 60 hours to Colorado to drop my son at his first college choice in August...I feel like I need a CB! Breaker Breaker Good Buddy...:laughing: I'm terrified of flying and would rather spend the extra time to get there. We will be flying out to Orlando next week and taking a 10 week old baby,(hoping he doesn't scream and cry the whole time) so I'm stressing out BIG time just thinking about it. But my husband couldn't take the extra time off of work to drive this time around, so we had no choice. ((Please pray for me. :rotfl: ))
I will pray you have a good flight...and when you get there in a few hours of plane time...you will be happy! :yay:


I'm here!!! Did I make the first page???
Yupperooo!!! Last Post of page one!!! :dance3:


I'm here! Can't believe you're heading back again!
Me neither...this will be a great time...sad about Carsyn not being with us but she will have a fabtabulous Hawaiin Holiday to tell me all about!!! :cool2:
OK of course I am IN popcorn::! You better finish that other TR miss :rotfl2: I hope the tax gods rained good fortune on you, and save a little for me too:angel:
They did pretty well! Doing Property Tax tonight from last year that I never got around too! :rolleyes1 :mad:
I can't remember, did you get a new van? Or are you taking the ghetto van? :lmao:

Ahhhhh wise grashopaaaahhhh...you rememember the ghetto miser van...well we upgraded...to it's equally ghetto fabulous cousin...who could be lovingly reffered to as "Buggar" or "Shrek" or perhaps "Big Green."

Seen it's better days on the outside but the inside is quite nice. Got a great deal - if it makes it through this trip and 1/2 of another one - it was cheaper than renting a conversion van.

Decided to buy very used...see how much we indeed liked the conversion drive and then in 2 years - get a newer version.

Baylor is all excited because he has plans for this van.

Big plans.

They include a Disco Ball in the back, a fog machine and having bigger tires in the back than front.

Also racing stripes!

I mean what is an old van without racing stripes? :confused3 :rotfl:

An official man Cave with gaming console to go with the TV or a "Shaggin Waggin" as he says with a wink. ;) (Treyner had an Escort station wagon so Baylor is claiming he is super sizing the original Big Mac!)

I assured him no girl's parents will allow their daughter to ride in said "wagin" and he said - "I know - I will be all big talk and no follow through...like Fez." (from "That 70's show!")

The fun begins!

[Jasperann]

Tell me about your time there! What do you remember?:confused3



I remember the water being really really blue and driving on a really long bridge. Couple miles long if I can remember correctly. My dad caught a shark and a puffer fish off of the pier on one of our trips. I also remember the key lime pie... yummy!! But other than that I don't remember a ton. We stopped going to Florida when I was around 10. But we went every year before that and we visited the beaches more than anything else.

One time my brothers found a shark on the beach and decided to dissect it on the beach... :eek::sick: Then after the blood was draining into the water all day my mom thought it was a good idea to tell my brother to push it back into the water.... :idea: :eek::scared1::rolleyes1 That is the year my brother walked on water. :lmao: Although I'm pretty sure it was all the sea creatures he was actually walking on. I was on five on that trip and my brothers were 14 and 16.

[tlenzendorf]

Baylor is all excited because he has plans for this van.

Big plans.

They include a Disco Ball in the back, a fog machine and having bigger tires in the back than front.

Also racing stripes!

I mean what is an old van without racing stripes? :confused3 :rotfl:

An official man Cave with gaming console to go with the TV or a "Shaggin Waggin" as he says with a wink. ;) (Treyner had an Escort station wagon so Baylor is claiming he is super sizing the original Big Mac!)

I assured him no girl's parents will allow their daughter to ride in said "wagin" and he said - "I know - I will be all big talk and no follow through...like Fez." (from "That 70's show!")

The fun begins!
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Bom Chicka Waah-Ow is all I could think when I read this!! :lmao::rotfl::laughing:

[MaryAz]

Whooo Hooo, another trip!!! Can't wait to read along!

[Leajess99]

Dawn, any chance you want to swing by here and pick me up?? I am not that far out of the way and so could use a vacation. :cool2: Which route do you take since I know you are in Ky at some point??

I so cannot wait to hear all about the trip. As for snow, we had a dusting this morning which meant no school for the whole day for my kids as this school district claims they cannot just delay as we are out of delay time. :confused3 Sounds like a crock to me since school districts around us just delayed yet again.

[Normangirls]

Outstanding. I'm really glad you decided to make this trip, for the sole reason that it means we have a new PTR to read! Hopefully the weather will cooperate with you -- that's the one thing that makes me so nervous about driving that much.

[Stacybaeasm]

I may be late to the party but I made it!!! I had no idea you were going back so soon. Stop by St. Louis on your way! I'm not tiny but I can curl up into a ball in the back of the van!!

[jessrose18]

Wow! How exciting Dawn. Have a great time, the Keys are beautiful. I will try better to keep up on this t.r. you have so many followers I got lost in your thread a little....We love the disney water parks too. We only have 2 days in April and are spending one day at Typhoon Lagoon. It is just so nice to sit on the lazy river and listen to that tropical music they play. We are volunteering for GAD tomorrow setting tables for a Hands On gala in Minneapolis so we can get our free ticket to use at our favorite park DHS! Can't wait to read about your journey.

[Dizneydawn]

One time my brothers found a shark on the beach and decided to dissect it on the beach... :eek::sick: Then after the blood was draining into the water all day my mom thought it was a good idea to tell my brother to push it back into the water.... :idea: :eek::scared1::rolleyes1 That is the year my brother walked on water. :lmao: Although I'm pretty sure it was all the sea creatures he was actually walking on. I was on five on that trip and my brothers were 14 and 16.
Got my snorkle gear all set to go plus boogie board and skim board. Now just need to avoid killer whales and sharks!! :worship:
Bom Chicka Waah-Ow is all I could think when I read this!! :lmao::rotfl::laughing:
He is a ton of funny lately that kid! :thumbsup2
Whooo Hooo, another trip!!! Can't wait to read along!
I need to finish the old one ASAP! Dan is gone all next week so I won't have so many distractions!!! :cutie:
Dawn, any chance you want to swing by here and pick me up?? I am not that far out of the way and so could use a vacation. :cool2: Which route do you take since I know you are in Ky at some point??
Aye Captain - we have plenty of room for stowaways! Now that we have the monster van...I should pick up people as we go to help offset gas costs! That is a dang good idea actually! How much cheaper could we all go if the travel part was split up....hmmmmm.... :idea:
I so cannot wait to hear all about the trip. As for snow, we had a dusting this morning which meant no school for the whole day for my kids as this school district claims they cannot just delay as we are out of delay time. :confused3 Sounds like a crock to me since school districts around us just delayed yet again.
Sounds like a superintendent wanted some afternoon delight on a Friday and not boaring council mtgs! ;)
Outstanding. I'm really glad you decided to make this trip, for the sole reason that it means we have a new PTR to read! Hopefully the weather will cooperate with you -- that's the one thing that makes me so nervous about driving that much.
You would also cheer me on if I decided to smim with Tilicum at Sea World just for great video footage wouldn't ya sadist!!! :rotfl:

Seriously - I hope for great weather!!
I may be late to the party but I made it!!! I had no idea you were going back so soon. 2 days at Disney is just an add on bonus! Stop by St. Louis on your way! I'm not tiny but I can curl up into a ball in the back of the van!!

I do not think that is in our itenerary this time since we are avoisding Des Moines like the plague...can ya hitch a ride to Chicago? :woohoo:

[Dizneydawn]

Wow! How exciting Dawn. Have a great time, the Keys are beautiful. I will try better to keep up on this t.r. you have so many followers I got lost in your thread a little...Just read the chapters on the first post...much easoer than trying and read back 90 pages!!! :love:.We love the disney water parks too. We only have 2 days in April and are spending one day at Typhoon Lagoon. It is just so nice to sit on the lazy river and listen to that tropical music they play. I am not sure which park they will choose to visit...I like Typhoon better as well.

Minus Crush n Gusher that is!!!

Who remembers that story from the first PTR???? :lmao: :scared1:

We are volunteering for GAD tomorrow setting tables for a Hands On gala in Minneapolis so we can get our free ticket to use at our favorite park DHS! Can't wait to read about your journey.

I am excited for you to tell me your experience getting the free passes. Treyner is looking to sign up as well. The other 2 kids are too young - Dan can't since he works at the Disney Store.

[kschafer]

I'm in! If you get stuck in Ames again, let me know. I'll show you where you can do better than a gas station hot dog ;)

[Leajess99]

I am excited for you to tell me your experience getting the free passes. Treyner is looking to sign up as well. The other 2 kids are too young - Dan can't since he works at the Disney Store.

We did craft kits for the children's hospital and donated a gift basket for a pediatric therapy place's auction. The kids loved buying the stuff and making the kits and basket here. When we did the craft kits we talked about the kids that would possibly be getting them.

[StephyDee]

Yet another one I'll end up sinking my teeth into. popcorn:: :surfweb:

After reading all your TRs, I've come to the conclusion that, when it comes to family trips, you put National Lampoon's Vacation to shame. :worship:

[lovegrumpy]

Jumping on board. Have loved reading your trip reports.

[Dizneydawn]

I'm in! If you get stuck in Ames again, let me know. I'll show you where you can do better than a gas station hot dog ;)
You can count on it! This trip we should be clear of AMES! :cool1: :rotfl:
We did craft kits for the children's hospital and donated a gift basket for a pediatric therapy place's auction. The kids loved buying the stuff and making the kits and basket here. When we did the craft kits we talked about the kids that would possibly be getting them.
That is so awesome...I need to see if they have anything set up for the Burn Unit my son was at! :worship:
Yet another one I'll end up sinking my teeth into. popcorn:: :surfweb:
Ooooh! Bite be baby! ;) :rotfl2:
After reading all your TRs, I've come to the conclusion that, when it comes to family trips, you put National Lampoon's Vacation to shame. :worship:

Just watched Nat Lamp European this morning...

Holidayyyyy Roaads.....

I am excited for this trip...and will try and do a food companion as well.

Mapped out places to stop and try that Diners Drive Ins and Dives has been to!!!

Love me some Guy Fieri!!!

BTW - Did I tell you guys I get to see Anthony Bordain in April! He is coming to a stage to discuss travel and food.

I am psyched beyond compare!!!! :banana:

[Dizneydawn]

Jumping on board. Have loved reading your trip reports.

Hi!!!! Have you posted before?? :confused3 How excited are you about your cruise!!! :cool1: I will want details when you get back!!! :surfweb:

[DisneyJo]

Wow another trip already and :faint: you're driving :faint: Are you mad? :rotfl:

It sounds pretty confusing, especially with names, Baylor, Taylor, Treyner :rotfl2:

[manntra]

:woohoo: another trip and another PTR!! This will be fun....especially with the new girlfriend in the mix ;)
Great idea of swinging by some of the Diners/Drive in's...maybe some will end up being drive bys though? :rotfl2:
How cool that you will be meeting Anthony Bourdain!! I love him...read his book or maybe books....he really tells it like it is. And I like that in a man! :rotfl2:

Tracy

[Dizneydawn]

Wow another trip already and :faint: you're driving :faint: Are you mad? :rotfl:
Very probably - yes! But I get to see Treyner so it is well worth it!
It sounds pretty confusing, especially with names, Baylor, Taylor, Treyner :rotfl2:
True enough. Carsyn has a friend named Treya. Her parents and I always said if Treyner (Trey) and Treya got together it would be bad.

Treyner has a HS soccer teammate named Taylor who is dating a girl Taylor. :scared1:
:woohoo: another trip and another PTR!! This will be fun....especially with the new girlfriend in the mix ;)

I have to take plenty of pics minus her though just in case they do not last. Don't want to throw away a perfectly great vacation album! :lmao:
Great idea of swinging by some of the Diners/Drive in's...maybe some will end up being drive bys though? :rotfl2: Need to make this trip interesting!!
How cool that you will be meeting Anthony Bourdain!! I love him...read his book or maybe books....he really tells it like it is. And I like that in a man! :rotfl2:
He talks for an hour than there is a Q & A for an hour. Paula Deen is comming on March 20th but we will not be here by then.

We had considered staying at her rental place on Tybee Island for spring break but the weather is iffy at that time. Maybe one summer. It is awesome and it is stocked with her spices etc. Plus you get a reservation at her restauraunt and her hubbies. There was a take home gift basket with spices, coffee etc as well.
Tracy

[DisneyJo]

Treyner has a HS soccer teammate named Taylor who is dating a girl Taylor. :scared1: Beat this, DH's friend is called Alan Kelly well guess what the name of his wife is? Yep Kelly, so she is now Kelly Kelly :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: At their wedding she told everyone it was the one and only day we could laugh about her name :rotfl:

[Dizneydawn]

Beat this, DH's friend is called Alan Kelly well guess what the name of his wife is? Yep Kelly, so she is now Kelly Kelly :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: At their wedding she told everyone it was the one and only day we could laugh about her name :rotfl:

That is bad.

I have nothing to even come close to that.

Except a substitute professor in college. She was 70 plus so remember names were old fashioned back in the day in rural Nebraska where she was raised and not all names meant the same thing they do now.

Name:

Ietta (pronounced I - eat - a / versus I - ett- a )

Dick.

[DisneyJo]

That is bad.

I have nothing to even come close to that.

Except a substitute professor in college. She was 70 plus so remember names were old fashioned back in the day in rural Nebraska where she was raised and not all names meant the same thing they do now.

Name:

Ietta (pronounced I - eat - a / versus I - ett- a )

Dick. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: My Dad used to be in Insurance so met loads of people and some had very funny names such as Penny Chew (what we call little candy here) Theresa Green (became tree's are green) Sandy Banks etc etc :rotfl2:

[DONTMINDME]

I can't believe you, another trip, you are as bad as me everyone keeps asking why I'm going back so soon. Glad you found a good deal on a bigger van cool Baylor wants to pimp it out. Treyner new hottie is cute and I am so jealous that Carsyn is going to Hawaii. I have just caught up, sorry Ive been aol for a while some home problems and Mom problems and well I'm back and I missed you guys.
And about weird names I went to school with a girl named ILONA RANGER:rolleyes1 and Dh's best friend in Wyoming was Les Moore. cute huh?

[Dizneydawn]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: My Dad used to be in Insurance so met loads of people and some had very funny names such as Penny Chew (what we call little candy here) Theresa Green (became tree's are green) Sandy Banks etc etc :rotfl2:
That is so very funny! There should be a book of names with different meanings!!!
I can't believe you, another trip, you are as bad as me everyone keeps asking why I'm going back so soon. Technically WDW is just 2 days of the trip! :rolleyes1 Glad you found a good deal on a bigger van cool Baylor wants to pimp it out. I am so glad we have it as well! Treyner new hottie is cute That she is!and I am so jealous that Carsyn is going to Hawaii.There is a slight change in that plan!!! :headache: I have just caught up, sorry Ive been aol for a while some home problems and Mom problems and well I'm back and I missed you guys.

Hope things are looking up for you as well soon! :hug:

[tlenzendorf]

What? Change of plans?? Is she not going?

[Dizneydawn]

Due to technical difficulties...we have an update to explain!

Today has been a hectic day with tears.

Not mine.

Carsyn's.

The trip to Hawaii is off. They would haved been flying standby and getting to Honolulu is no biggie. Leaving is jam full.

The other issue comes down to lack of planning on Carly's part. (Ex girlfiend of Treyner who was taking Carsyn.)

Long story but she was not as responsible in communicating with her uncle that her mother did not want her to go. He talked to the mom last night and just found out she was mad at Carly and thus was mad at him for saying they could come.

Which got Carly's mom involved at an over the top rate. Carly is 19 and her mother is fighting her adulthood.

Mom's name is Linda.

Who is a lunatic on many levels.

Ex: Last year when Carly and Treyner went to prom - Carly's mom explained to Treyner that he did not have to wear a tux for Prom. She pictured him in a nice dress shirt and pants.

He told her that although he appreciated her thinking he did not need to spend money on a tux, that indeed he would be wearing one.

Linda, meet Treyner. The boy who packed 4 pairs of shoes and wore a 5th to go to Arizona for 2 days. He is all about the clothes and he will be wearing a tux.

She tried to pressure him into it and he said no.

Nobody tells Linda no.

Except Treyner. So she did not like him after that point and was a huge reason for Carly and Treyner not working. Treyner could not see Linda in his life forever. He has seen my dealings with his Dad's Mom who is a lot like that.

So it seems that ole Carly ticked off her Mom about XYZ and so Linda called her brother (the one who lives in Hawaii) and told him not to let them come.

Carsyn is learning a hard lesson on checking with more than the other friend involved on a trip and also how influential the boss of a family can be. I had talked with Carly's dad and uncle since they were the ones involved (Carlys parents are divorced) but Linda still runs the kahoonas. :scared1:

The good news is we are driving not flying so Carsyn can still join in the fun.

I am actually happy she is comming.

Even numbers for kids and we will all see the Keys together for the first time.

So our numbers are now 6. :love:

Thank Goodness we bought that Van!!!

[tlenzendorf]

Well I'm glad that she still gets to go with you guys. Seeing Hawaii would have been awesome, though. Poor Carsyn! Its a good thing they didn't get that tsunami they were predicting or no one might have been going to Hawaii for a long time!

[DONTMINDME]

I'm sorry for Carsyn but glad for you I know how much you enjoy her company, You are gonna have a great trip and even 2 days in Disney is better than no days in Disney, don't you agree.

[princess_momma]

Baylor is all excited because he has plans for this van.

Big plans.

They include a Disco Ball in the back, a fog machine and having bigger tires in the back than front.

Also racing stripes!

I mean what is an old van without racing stripes? :confused3 :rotfl:

An official man Cave with gaming console to go with the TV or a "Shaggin Waggin" as he says with a wink. ;) (Treyner had an Escort station wagon so Baylor is claiming he is super sizing the original Big Mac!)

I assured him no girl's parents will allow their daughter to ride in said "wagin" and he said - "I know - I will be all big talk and no follow through...like Fez." (from "That 70's show!")

The fun begins!
[/COLOR]

That's hilarious. My first car was a Ford Explorer and I tricked it out. It had a disco ball hanging from the rear-view mirror. (No fog machine though.) There were glow in the dark stars on the ceiling AND...a ball pit in the back. No joke. Every time I turned the corner, you could hear them flying all over the place. It was great!! :lmao:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: My Dad used to be in Insurance so met loads of people and some had very funny names such as Penny Chew (what we call little candy here) Theresa Green (became tree's are green) Sandy Banks etc etc :rotfl2:

I work at a car dealership and also hear all sorts of crazy names. The most recent one I could not believe was somebody's actual name was "Nimrod". :rotfl:

[DisneyJo]

Oh no poor Carsyn but great that you now have everyone going :goodvibes

[Dizneydawn]

Well I'm glad that she still gets to go with you guys. Seeing Hawaii would have been awesome, though.
She finally is moving past the dissapointment. She is all done with class stuff since she was going to miss a bit of school. That is the great news!!

I'm sorry for Carsyn but glad for you I know how much you enjoy her company, You are gonna have a great trip and even 2 days in Disney is better than no days in Disney, don't you agree.
2 days is better than nothing. I agree. I am trying to sell myself on the fact that this is not a repeat trip 3 months later by only going 2 days...is it working? :confused3:rolleyes1 :rotfl2:
That's hilarious. My first car was a Ford Explorer and I tricked it out. It had a disco ball hanging from the rear-view mirror. (No fog machine though.) There were glow in the dark stars on the ceiling AND...a ball pit in the back. No joke. Every time I turned the corner, you could hear them flying all over the place. It was great!! :lmao:

I told Baylor this and he is beyond excited to get a ball pit! Keep the ideas comming! He is figuring out how to rig a baby gate between the drivers area and the back so no balls will become a hazzard.


Oh no poor Carsyn but great that you now have everyone going :goodvibes
Truthfully I am happy and I think Taylor is thrilled as well because Treyner had explained that the boys would be playing x-box in the van for the drive so she better bring a book so she was not bored! :lmao:

[MHTeacher]

OK---I am in early enough to keep up with what's going on this time. I've seen several of your TRs and the titles always crack me up! :lmao: Where do you come up with all these crazy titles? It sounds like your family has a lot of fun together.

I also have a 16 year old daughter. Aren't they a joy? :rolleyes1

BTW---we'll be at Disney during March at the same time! :thumbsup2

[lovealldisney]

Ok I'm ready to join you in the wild and crazy ride!! :cool1:


MHTeacher: I also have a 16 year old daughter. Aren't they a joy?


I have a 13 year old I thought she was emotional now, you mean it gets worse???!!!:scared1:

[rkrose1]

Looking forward to lurking again... popcorn::

[Dizneydawn]

OK---I am in early enough to keep up with what's going on this time. I always say this - but it is true. you can go back and just read the highlights of old Tr's. I post chapter links on the first post so there is easy reading and you do not have to go through 60 pages of commentary if you do not want to! I've seen several of your TRs and the titles always crack me up! :lmao: Where do you come up with all these crazy titles? It sounds like your family has a lot of fun together.
My only talent is being creative and I have always loved to write...my family does have a great time even if we are nuts.
I also have a 16 year old daughter. Aren't they a joy? :rolleyes1
I adore her and I am glad there is only one of her! ;)
BTW---we'll be at Disney during March at the same time! :thumbsup2
Maybe we can say hi!
Ok I'm ready to join you in the wild and crazy ride!! :cool1:
Buckle up!

I have a 13 year old I thought she was emotional now, you mean it gets worse???!!!:scared1:
Yes - all I have to do is look in the mirror and I know it will get worse! :lmao:
Looking forward to lurking again... popcorn::

Not fair....reader tease!!!! :surfweb: :rotfl2:

[foxyroxy40]

Hi I just found you I'll have to read your other ptr's and trip report's.and I thought we drove a long way:rotfl2:we drive down from michigan but thankfully were at the bottom of the state:laughing:so it's only 19 hours's to :wizard: for us two years ago I was on a cruise and we stoped in key west I just :lovestruc it and would love to take my family to the keys sometime. my dh went alot when he was little but doesn't remember it.I will be heading down to disney in august in a car:scared1: this time instead of a van it will be dh,ds 15 dd 10 so I'll pray for you and you pray for me :laughing:

[Dizneydawn]

I will be heading down to disney in august in a car:scared1: this time instead of a van it will be dh,ds 15 dd 10 so I'll pray for you and you pray for me :laughing:

I will!!!! My kids went to South Padre with their Dad last spring break and Treyner brought a friend.

They drove a 2008 Impala! :scared1:

Baylor said he will never...ever...do that again and would rather duc tape himself to the roof than to be the youngest - forced to sit in the middle - on a 48 hour car ride again!

He thinks the new ghetto van is a limo and is happier than if he were flying!:rotfl2:

[Dizneydawn]

For all of you who have not read my current TR...or are behind...I am telling you that you are missing out on one of the funniest things I ever posted in the history of the Dis!

I have that much confidence!thumbsup2

Go to the link in my siggie that says, "Space Mountain: Clothing Optional" and in the first post - link on the very last chapter - titled the same as the TR.

A picture is worth a bazillion words!!!!

But if you see it - ya gotta post and tell me what you think!!!!! :worship:

[lovealldisney]

OMG I just spit out my coffee!! :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

And I totally get where your boys are coming from!! I have a 16year old boy myself and I think he would have done the same thing!! :lmao: I am just dying here. :laughing:

Ok now I have to go and read the other TR's! :rotfl::rotfl2:

[Dizneydawn]

OMG I just spit out my coffee!! :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:
Sorry - hope it was not an expensive Starbucks! ;)
And I totally get where your boys are coming from!! I have a 16year old boy myself and I think he would have done the same thing!! :lmao: I am just dying here. :laughing:
There is just a mentality at that age that is so darn funny.
Ok now I have to go and read the other TR's! :rotfl::rotfl2:

Hope you do and I hope you enjoy them! :lovestruc

[MHTeacher]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: Now, the trip title makes complete sense!

[Stacybaeasm]

Poor Carsyn. Tell her she can come on my disney trip in October if she wants. I promise not to cancel. But, at least you have all 3 kids together for the trip. Who knows how many more trips you have like that? Once Treynor becomes a world famous soccer player, he might be busy (but he should also be able to pay for YOUR trips!!!) How are things? I'll call tonight!

[Dizneydawn]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: Now, the trip title makes complete sense!
I aim to please! :goodvibes
Poor Carsyn. Tell her she can come on my disney trip in October if she wants. I promise not to cancel. But, at least you have all 3 kids together for the trip. I keep thinking that as well. Who knows how many more trips you have like that? Once Treynor becomes a world famous soccer player, he might be busy (but he should also be able to pay for YOUR trips!!!) How are things? I'll call tonight!

Isn't that the truth! - Things are better thanks! :goodvibes

[snowwhite325]

Signing up for another wonderful PTR :goodvibes

[hollybearsmom]

Caught up to here now off to read these other adventures!

[Dizneydawn]

Signing up for another wonderful PTR :goodvibes
This is a short one - need to get a bit more info out!
Caught up to here now off to read these other adventures!
Hi and welcome! :)

[NancyLuvsMickey]

OMG!!! I love that picture of the boys... It cracks me up!!! :rotfl2:

Have a safe trip next week... Our weatherman is calling for mid 40 degree weather here in Iowa, which means no snow!!! :cool1:

And if you get stuck at exit 284 on I-80 in Iowa (home of the World's Largest Truckstop), give me a hollar... I live about 10 miles away from it...

Nancy...

[Dizneydawn]

OMG!!! I love that picture of the boys... It cracks me up!!! :rotfl2:

Have a safe trip next week... Our weatherman is calling for mid 40 degree weather here in Iowa, which means no snow!!! :cool1:

And if you get stuck at exit 284 on I-80 in Iowa (home of the World's Largest Truckstop), give me a hollar... I live about 10 miles away from it...

Nancy...

We are not going through Iowa this trip - Wisconsin - Chicago etc...Have a request from the college kid for some Garrett's Popcorn.

I do know exactly where you are! Saw it the last time! Massive Truck Stop for sure! :scared1:

[tlenzendorf]

We are not going through Iowa this trip - Wisconsin - Chicago etc...Have a request from the college kid for some Garrett's Popcorn.

I do know exactly where you are! Saw it the last time! Massive Truck Stop for sure! :scared1:

Wisconsin?? Give me a hollar if you want to stop by :wave2: We live in Madison :goodvibes

[Dizneydawn]

Wisconsin?? Give me a hollar if you want to stop by :wave2: We live in Madison :goodvibes

It will have to waving from the freeway - there is no extra time this trip at all! I will have the music for smokey and the bandit in my ears for 60 plus hours!:lmao:

[tlenzendorf]

It will have to waving from the freeway - there is no extra time this trip at all! I will have the music for smokey and the bandit in my ears for 60 plus hours!:lmao:

Just make sure you wave with all 5 fingers. The fibs might take offense! :rotfl2:

[kschafer]

Treyner has a HS soccer teammate named Taylor who is dating a girl Taylor. :scared1:

Beat this, DH's friend is called Alan Kelly well guess what the name of his wife is? Yep Kelly, so she is now Kelly Kelly :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: At their wedding she told everyone it was the one and only day we could laugh about her name :rotfl:

This made me think of our babysitters DIL. Her name is Toni, her sisters name is Kelly. A few years back, their parents divorced and her father married his mistress...Toni Kelly. How SICK is that!! He named his daughters after his mistress. Until she got married and took her husbands name, she and her step-mother had the same name

Bummer about Hawaii but nice that Carsyn will be joining you!

[sue and co]

Just read your other trip reports and then spotted this one in its infancy so have signed up. I have three teens and just find so many common points of interest :rotfl: Let the trip begin...................

[FarAway<3]

I love reading reports when families have kids around my own age (I'm just a little older than your oldest son). I also love reading reports when the families are obviously in competition with mine for Nuttiest Family o' the Year.

Your other trip reports have made me laugh, and I'm sure this one will too! Can't wait to live vicariously through you!

[LoodlesNoodles]

I have to take plenty of pics minus her though just in case they do not last. Don't want to throw away a perfectly great vacation album! :

That happened to my Rome photos, my parents decided to take me and my then boyfriend to Rome for a long weekend and every photo aparently he had to be in and I was not about to try and explain that I didn't want him in the pictures of me in front of the Colosseum, Basilica, Pantheon, etc because I'd have to chuck the pictures away if we broke up. So now I have a whole 2 pictures of me in Rome :rolleyes1

And I know this was pages back but I once knew a Sean Kelly and a Siobhan Keely.

[Dizneydawn]

Just make sure you wave with all 5 fingers. The fibs might take offense! :rotfl2:
What if I close my right fist and then place my right forearm in the crook of my left elbow and then raise my left forearm into a bent upward position? ;)
.................................................. .................................
:rolleyes1


.................................................. ....................................
K - so how many of you actually did what I decribed?

Roll Call!


This made me think of our babysitters DIL. Her name is Toni, her sisters name is Kelly. A few years back, their parents divorced and her father married his mistress...Toni Kelly. How SICK is that!! He named his daughters after his mistress. Until she got married and took her husbands name, she and her step-mother had the same name
So you are telling me he had a mistress his whole marriage and then named his daughters after her? Did the wife have a clue?

Hmmmmm.....if my Dad had named me after my ex step-mother, my name would have been Big T!ts.


oh....wait...that is what I called her.

What was her real name again......?

Rancid corpse of a maggot filled cockroach?


Nope.....again a pet name.

Now you got me stumped as to what the heck her name was.

(Truth - I really did call her BT (the full name mentioned previously.) In fact my kids would say, are we going to go see Grandpa Dave and BT? And I would say, why yes my sweet angels we are going to visit the bowels of he!! just for scrapbooking shots.

(Ok...so the last sentence was my fantasy but they really did ask the first sentence and don't go hating me. She is satan with EE breasts. She had been married to my Dad for all of 2 months when my grandpa passed away and he had a military funeral. 5 children in my Dad's family and when the flag was folded and presented to the family, BT came forward and took it.

My uncles and aunt wanted to kill her and no joke thought about it.

She is the only person I have ever hated in my life. And I have dissliked many people.


Bummer about Hawaii but nice that Carsyn will be joining you!
True!
Just read your other trip reports and then spotted this one in its infancy so have signed up. I have three teens and just find so many common points of interest :rotfl: Let the trip begin...................
I am absolutely amazed at how long you have been here and how few posts you have and yet you liked my TR's. Thanks! :hug:
I love reading reports when families have kids around my own age (I'm just a little older than your oldest son). I also love reading reports when the families are obviously in competition with mine for Nuttiest Family o' the Year.
Maybe we can have a "battle of the stars" type show for nuttiest family!

Wait - you are a baby - did you ever even see it? Go Hulu it - I would assume it is there somewhere!
Your other trip reports have made me laugh, and I'm sure this one will too! Can't wait to live vicariously through you!
Thanks for joining! I will tell Treyner he has his age company here and maybe he will join.
That happened to my Rome photos, my parents decided to take me and my then boyfriend to Rome for a long weekend and every photo aparently he had to be in and I was not about to try and explain that I didn't want him in the pictures of me in front of the Colosseum, Basilica, Pantheon, etc because I'd have to chuck the pictures away if we broke up. So now I have a whole 2 pictures of me in Rome :rolleyes1
[COLOR="blue"]Ohhhhh...see if Europe wasn't so amazing that would not be such a great story. :headache:

If you had said, we went to Ohio for the weekend and now I have no pics by Bob's Big Boy rest stop and the Jelly Belly strip bar - it would not be so impressive and sad! [:rotfl2:/COLOR]
And I know this was pages back but I once knew a Sean Kelly and a Siobhan Keely.

[Dizneydawn]

Good Morning Vietnam!!!!

Or at least the US/Canada/UK/Ireland, cause I have not seen any Vietnam - ish locations in the avatar section!

Yesterday the entire day was spent finding recipes to make and cooking by me for the trip. I will have to catalog all the food - I am quite impressed with even some new concoction I found - one tastes exactly (and even a tad better) than Recces Peanut Butter Cups. (For my friends from the WISH - I tried literally a smidge - for now anyway! ;))

With 4 teens on the trip - pit stops could be pricey. So food for an army is needed not to go broke on the trip down.

We LEAVE WEDNESDAY!!!! :cool1:

I started my list of all things needing to be packed already.

Yes some of you OCD'ers out there would have it listed and packed by now.

We packed Baylor yesterday.

Carsyn comes home today after being in Iowa with her Dad and we will have her packed then too.

Oh...and Dan - the most amazing man on the planet and more talented than I could ever give him credit for...

Spent all day yesterday (literally from 10 am - 6 p.m.) ripping out the console in the new ghetto van and tearing through the front end so he could re-wire and attach an inverter (blah blah blah cause we all now I have no flippin clue what all that means) to make sure the new tv for the van does not drain the battery and cause us to be homeless in Illinois on our trip down. He tore up the carpeting, ran cords under the seats and the result...

We have a 19 inch flat screen TV WITH built in DVD player for our road trips.

Dan has a friend who knows a friend who knows a guy who finds things after they fall off the back of trucks.

:banana:

Ok - I am kidding. He does have a friend though who got us access to an employee and friends website for a national electronics/appliance company and there they sell things new, refurbished, scratch and dented etc for cheap!!! Hence Baylor had enough on his own to buy the X-box and our ability to pimp the inside of the beast.

Including the purchase of the van and all the extras (TV/x-box/wireless remote/new stereo speakers etc.) we all spent about $1,900.

Now if we make it down and back - it was a steal because flying 5 of us was going to be $2,000 plus we would have had a rental van etc.

So...do we want pictures of all the food, packing stuff and van now?

Or should I wait to post it in the TR?

Let me get a vote people. In fact I may try and post a poll! :confused3 :woohoo:

[Dizneydawn]

Poll is up.

I repeat the poll is up.

I have posted my first poll.

Do I get a special sticker or should I write this on my calendar to commemorate this event? :laughing:

[DisneyJo]

I want to see it all now but you know I'm nosy :rotfl:

And yuuuummmm I just saw you're getting some Garrett popcorn, my Mom friend from Chicago brought some to the EE5K in September and it's delicious although I can't mix my sweet and savoury :rotfl:

[Dizneydawn]

Today we leave in 4 hours. I have been up since 4 am. If I get the rest of my itinerary done, I will post pics here. If not, I will try and upload them Friday night for you all once we get to Anderson.

I am exhausted. Carsyn had a huge project for her history class, 9 girls were in the group. Maybe 4 helped at all. Carsyn was up all night. Literally all night a in no sleep, trying to finish it.

35 minute documentary covering the 70's including politics, fads, fashion, entertainment etc. She is amazing at this stuff. The thing she put together was really incredible and a lot of creative design since Utube videos are not school friendly on their computers. She video taped the computer screen then transferred the video to the computer, added music, words etc.

At 10:30 when I crashed and the other girls said, they were done. There was 12 minutes. This morning their was 30 plus. All edited and spliced.

I am so very proud of her.

That is also why I have not had the computer! :thumbsup2

You will not believe all the food I made and we are bringing. It's like I am packing for the ark.

Shannn - Reece's Peanut Butter bars and home made nutter butters are coming!

I will say ta ta for now.

I will be asleep before we leave Minnesota I am sure.

First stop is Popcorn in Chicago for Treyner if we can make a 6:45 minute drive in under 7 hours because they close at 8 p.m.! :scared1:

[hollybearsmom]

safe travels!!

[njtinkmom]

Well that sucks your poll was closed!! Since I was not afforded my constitutional rights to freedom of voting I now have no right to be angry at the results, since I did not participate!!:rotfl2:

Have a great trip Dawn and keep us posted! I will look for the tricked out van on the news reports - kind of like the Olympic Flame passing though different cities!!:lmao:

[kschafer]

Safe travels!!

[eliz991]

Travel safe and have fun!

[nutmegg]

Hope your family has a great trip (and stays sane during the long drive!) Can't wait to hear about it when you return!

[Dizneydawn]

We will not be ready by 1 p.m. :rolleyes1

We will hopefully be ready by 2 p.m. :worship:

That is good news.

The other great news is that we actually called Garretts Popcorn and they have a new store open until 10 p.m. :banana:

Here we thought we might have to pull a National Lampoons moment and kidnap a worker or something to force him to make more popcorn after close. :cool2:

Mapquested and ready to go.

Jo - we do not combine the sweet and salty either. :sick:

LOOOVE the Cheese popcorn. The only kind of cheese popcorn I have ever liked.

Loooooove the caramel as well.

Separate though thank you.

There will be reviews of food - even my own - for sure! :thumbsup2

[sue and co]

Due to the time difference and just getting home from work I suspect I may have missed you but hope you have a good journey and be safe. I look forward to the next update when you next have the computer.

Sue

[StephyDee]

Have fun on your trip! Now that you mentioned popcorn, I'm hungry. *sigh* Well, here we go:
popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

haha travel safely, and make great memories! :wizard:

[DisneyJo]

Jo - we do not combine the sweet and salty either. :sick: :thumbsup2


Have a great trip Dawn and travel safely :wave2:

[Jennifer48]

Have a safe trip Dawn! We'll be waiting patiently :hyper: for you to return :goodvibes

[tlenzendorf]

Have a great trip! I look forward to hearing your adventure's when you get back! As soon as I get my photos uploaded I'll be posting my picture I made :rolleyes1

[tlenzendorf]

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz329/tlenzendorf/IMG_0002.jpg

[manntra]

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz329/tlenzendorf/IMG_0002.jpg

Ahhahhhahhahahaha!!! That is great!! :rotfl2:


Tracy

[NancyLuvsMickey]

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz329/tlenzendorf/IMG_0002.jpg

Spew!!! :rotfl2: That is flipping hilarious!!! :lmao:

[mentul77]

That is hilarious!

[princess_momma]

Hope you're having the most magical time!!

[kschafer]

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz329/tlenzendorf/IMG_0002.jpg

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Cameo818]

What a hilarious photo! That's just awesome! :rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Pollito916]

So, I don't know what happened, but I somehow lost your TRs for most of 2010! :scared1:

But I found you again. :thumbsup2 But you're gone. :sad2: But you're off making up more wonderful stories for us to read later! :banana:

I hope you were able to stop at lots of Triple-D places! Guy totally reminds me of a blond version of my red-headed (bald) cousin. I even have one of the DDD books, but have only been to a few of the places in IL and AZ.

And btw - I can make the twin cities to Chicago trip in 5.5 hours. Yeah, I have a lead foot! :drive:

Just make sure you wave with all 5 fingers. The fibs might take offense! :rotfl2:

As a former fib, I'm taking offense! :mad: j/k Cheesehead! ;)

[MHTeacher]

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz329/tlenzendorf/IMG_0002.jpg

OH MY WORD----THAT'S FANTASTIC! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[tlenzendorf]

I am so glad everybody likes my picture :grouphug:

[kmpprg]

Hi Dawn, I just finished reading your PTRs and TRs and I loved them! You and your family are hysterical! As I read your TR from last year, It was like reading my story. I am 42, was married for 12 years, now divorced for 13, with 3 children 15, 17, 19. I too have found a fabulous man when I least expected it. We bought a used conversion ghetto van for our June trip that also includes my Bonus son 13, and daughters friend. Every story made me laugh, from the Cake store to the shirtless Space Mtn. I would love our families to meet in Disney! You sound so cool! Hope you have a great time on this trip, and I cannot wait until you get back so we could talk! I am looking forward to the promised pics and stories!:surfweb:

[Dizneydawn]

Hi all. We are at POP. The trip is fantastic and I already have a TR name. You all will not be dissapointed!!!

The KEYS were amazing!

Nobody has killed each other and the ghetto van is very much ghetto fabulous.

Sorry no internet before now. You all are missed. That picture is HY-STA-RICAL!!!!:lmao:

Baylor thought it was imposed and nobody would actually do it!

Speaking of that!!! I need to know where to look for a penny!!!:confused3

Miss ya all and will catch up on Tuesday!!!! :upsidedow

[DONTMINDME]

Glad the van is working out and no unautherized deaths, glad to see you made it to POP and the keys were great. Got a great deal on our flight for my bday trip, $61 each way and 2 checked bags each free. One thing down now to pay off the mouse. Maybe tonight!!!!:confused3

[tlenzendorf]

Ohhhhh NO, that picture is not imposed :lmao: That is our Keys to the Kingdom guide Matthew. He is kinda red cause he was trying not to laugh. It was so funny. I'm glad you like it! Safe travels and hope to hear from you soon.

[Dizneydawn]

We are heading to Epcot this morning. Mtg WIGD for breakfast with Shocker in 45 minutes!:thumbsup2

[tlenzendorf]

Wow, I cannot BELIEVE you drove that drive again!! Just got to Madison from the Mall of America and I'm freaking exhausted! I hope you had safe travels.

[Dizneydawn]

WE ARE HOME.

Got in at 7:30 a.m. due to brakes that went out in the big green booger. Thank GOD that they were able to be fixed for $500 including new roders (sp?) on Sunday by a nice company who offered to stay open past 4 p.m. close to help us. :worship:

There is also good news due to my tax money NOT coming on the 5th but instead on the 19th. :sad2: I did not spend it during the trip and was lucky enough just to pay the bill in cash!! :teacher:

(P.S. - Sorry God for thinking ya might be nicer to give me the money for the trip. Maybe ya do know more than me! :rolleyes1 :lmao:)


We have the best new souvenir and you will all die when you see the pics!

I am heading to bed.

EXHAUSTED!!!!!

I have the title for the new TR.

(Yes I will finish the old one in the next week so I can start this one!)

New TR title:

"Personally, I Think I Would Make a Great Stripper."

This was our best trip ever! Can't wait for you all to see!!!!!! :yay:

[tlenzendorf]

WE ARE HOME.

Got in at 7:30 a.m. due to brakes that went out in the big green booger. Thank GOD that they were able to be fixed for $500 including new roders (sp?) on Sunday by a nice company who offered to stay open past 4 p.m. close to help us. :worship:


New TR title:

"Personally, I Think I Would Make a Great Stripper."

This was our best trip ever! Can't wait for you all to see!!!!!! :yay:


Glad you made it home safe-ish, lol. How horrible to have vehicle issues, ugh! OMG, I can't wait to hear that story for your next TR title! :laughing::scared1:

[lovealldisney]

Welcome Home! :) Glad you made it back safely! Can't wait to read all about it!!

[Normangirls]

We have the best new souvenir and you will all die when you see the pics!

PLUS

"Personally, I Think I Would Make a Great Stripper."

EQUALS:

:faint:



Welcome home!

[manntra]

Welcome home!!! :goodvibes
Love the new title! :thumbsup2 Can't wait for you to start the new TR. Rest up and we will wait for you;)

Tracy

[Mndisneygirl]

WE ARE HOME.

We have the best new souvenir and you will all die when you see the pics!

New TR title:

"Personally, I Think I Would Make a Great Stripper."

This was our best trip ever! Can't wait for you all to see!!!!!! :yay:


Glad you are home, sorry about the brakes.
the title: :lmao:It's bound to be a good one with a title like that!! You always have the best adventures that just HAVE to be shared! Can't wait!

[gellybean]

How I am just finding this PTR I have no clue?!



That picture of the KTTK tourguide and the wanted poster may go down as the funniest.picture.ever. Ok second to the original of the boys shirtless!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:




Sorry to hear about the Hawaii drama but glad Carsyn got to go with you guys!!!




Glad y'all are back!! Can't wait to read all about it!

[DisneyJo]

Welcome back Dawn, I can't wait to read all about your latest adventures :rotfl:

[DONTMINDME]

We missed you, glad you are back safe. Can't wait to hear about the trip and lots of pictures. Someone up ther was looking out for you.:goodvibes

[Dizneydawn]

Glad you made it home safe-ish, lol. How horrible to have vehicle issues, ugh! OMG, I can't wait to hear that story for your next TR title! :laughing::scared1:
Thanks and the Title story is something I never thought I would write about - the whole surrounding story is equally as weird and for my family that is saying a lot!!!
Welcome Home! :) Glad you made it back safely! Can't wait to read all about it!!
Thanks!!!! Can't wait to write about it!!! :rotfl:
Welcome home!
I hope you have more tales for me to read Missy!!!! :cutie:
Welcome home!!! :goodvibes
Love the new title! :thumbsup2 Can't wait for you to start the new TR. Rest up and we will wait for you;)
Thanks! I am helping get my Dad into his transitional home today so can get here tonight I hope and get one more chapter kicked off for Space Mountain. On the home stretch!!
Tracy

Glad you are home, sorry about the brakes.
the title: :lmao:It's bound to be a good one with a title like that!! You always have the best adventures that just HAVE to be shared! Can't wait!
Ya know I am really glad the brakes happened when they did because like 20 minutes later the mountains and nowhere with the 40 detour would have put us in the clutches of Billy Bob and his "What day of the week is this and how much do I feel like charging?" pricing. We were able to get done at a franchise with set pricing and a warranty for life that we can get serviced here in MN if there is an issue. :worship:
How I am just finding this PTR I have no clue?!
Because you have been busy on the weight loss thread! :banana:


That picture of the KTTK tourguide and the wanted poster may go down as the funniest.picture.ever. Ok second to the original of the boys shirtless!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Priceless!!



Sorry to hear about the Hawaii drama but glad Carsyn got to go with you guys!!!
I think she ended up being very happy!



Glad y'all are back!! Can't wait to read all about it!
Glad you are here!!!! :cloud9:
Welcome back Dawn, I can't wait to read all about your latest adventures :rotfl:
There are gonna be contests! You can win a prize!!!! (Totally stealing it from WIGD! She is so smart!!!
We missed you, glad you are back safe. Can't wait to hear about the trip and lots of pictures. Someone up ther was looking out for you.:goodvibes
We have a ton of pics!!!! More than any other trip!!!

I am moving south the day Baylor graduates if all possible. That is an absolute fact!!!

[njtinkmom]

So glad you are back!! I was going through withdrawals from lack of your TR's !!! Although Wigd kept me busy reading about all her drama!!! Woohoo for contests - and Wigd is having them too (I think she has hinted that...) :cool1: I will never get any work done!:rotfl: Let the games begin!:woohoo:

[dislvr74]

Hi Dawn! Where did you stay in the keys and did you like it? I'm sure this will be detailed in your newest trip report, but I don't want to wait for it!

[kbheap]

Can't wait for the new trip report. I love reading your reports. You have such a great writing style and no nonsense kind of attitude.

[__disneygirl]

Hi Dawn... joining in over here from your other awesome TR. Loving it!!

:hippie:

[sue and co]

Just back from a couple of days away and looking forward to hearing all about it.

[Ferry Joy]

Okay. I am here.
Where is the link?
Have a missed anything yet? :yay:
I can't wait fot the fun to begin.

Gald to hear you made it home safely. Sounds like some of the trips we took as kids. Breaking down in the middle of nowhere - car catching on fire as we drove across the country.

[teedee]

As you can tell from my post count and how long I've been on the Dis boards I'm mostly a lurker who rarely posts, but I've come out of lurerdom to tell you I've read all your TR's and enjoyed them very much. I can't wait to hear all about your trip!

Terri