I figured it was about time to tell you a little about us since I rambled on and on about other people in the first installment. Bill helped me pick out pictures that give examples of how we
really are.
First off is the 4 legged member of the family that has never been to Walt Disney World, will never go to Walt Disney World, and dislikes WDW. Bill can attest to the fact that if we mention the word Disney 8 times out of 10 you will hear a sigh, moan, or other noise come from this dog. Now it might be that we talk about Disney so much that it just coincides with his noisy nature, but we tend to think it is because we have left him 6 times in a little less than 3 years to go meet Mickey and the gang.
His name is Ace, he is a 4 ½ year old Jack Russell/Rat Terrier. He is funny, playful, neurotic, and scared to death of loud noises and thunderstorms. He doesnt care what is going on with me when it thunders he climbs up in my lap, no matter if a lap top, book, etc, is there he doesnt care he will step on top of it to get to me.
Mocking us:
Waking up from a weekend bender:
Being held hostage by my son:
Telling my son to shush:
Giving Bill that what are you doing? look:
Finally posing showing us how adorable he is:
Next up is my loving significant other, my spousal equivalent, my happily unmarried partner, Bill
. He has Cerebral Palsy, is in a power wheelchair, has a speech impediment, cant use his right arm-it has a mind of its own, and is the most intelligent person I know. He is finishing up his 4th college degree, a masters in Rehabilitation Administration. What is the logic behind this? To have so much education people have to notice how smart he is and see past the darn chair, the speech impediment, and the right arm, to look at the MAN and give him a chance at a real job. He currently has a 3.83 GPA average, hopefully by the end of summer the classes will be completed.
Some pictures to show you Bills personality:
On the WDW train:
Not letting anything stop him from going to the parks:
Fun with Babs:
The look I get every time we have to leave Disney:
This man has a smile that melts my heart, blue eyes that can mesmerize, and a sense of humor that cracks me up every day.
Lastly, there is me, Tracy. I am Disney addicted, I admit it. Completely. utterly obsessed. I was one of those its for kids people before Bill practically dragged me there in Feb. 2006. I stepped foot on property, breathed in that Disney air, saw the magical decor and was captivated. It is so hard to explain exactly what it is that makes me long to be there all the time.
Perhaps it is because being there I dont feel judged? I am very overweight, but working on myself. At WDW I am not worried about people looking at me and making assumptions, they have their vacations on their minds not worrying about what I look like. Perhaps it is because Bill says he feels more normal there. He can stay in his wheelchair for many of the rides and feels like he can participate, which makes my heart swell.
Perhaps it is the sense of fantasy, where the outside world doesnt exist, or a million other reasons. All I know is I find WDW irresistible and will be going back year after year until I am not able to anymore. Before I started trying to lose weight I didnt like pictures being taken of myself. This past year I have been more receptive when a camera is pointed my way, before I would run. Although, I have no idea why my eyes seem to bug out of my head when I try to smile, it totally is totally hilarious to me when I look at the pictures.
Here are some pictures of me that show what I become when I am at Disney:
MMM, I will act a fool to taste the wonder that is the Grey Goose Slushie:
Rockin my Its Tough to Be a Bug glasses:
At
MVMCP:
So that is us, a little odd, yes, but not dangerous, well maybe Bill just a little when he has been cut off for the 15th time wheeling though Disney. Please note there are more pictures of dog then there are of us because well we like him better and you will see more of us later in the TR if you are still hanging around by then. I hope you come along on the journey with us.
Next installment
Where are we staying and when?
. Thanks for posting. We will be there Oct. 9 - Oct. 12th, just a quick weekend trip to meet up with friends. Ip-Dip II will just be us hanging out in the parks and have a meal or two together. Buzz, our fearless or insane leader depending on how you look at it is utterly hilarious. As the PTR goes on I will talk a little about the people meeting us on the journey.
. Thank you.
Not that it would overlap with you anyways, but I'd be close!!! 
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. Patience and tolerance is really needed in this world today.
