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    Just Back From Ko Olina - Toured Aulani

    HNL is about 20 miles from the resort. You are going to need a car when you stay here. It is very isolated in many ways. All good in my opinion. We went to Waikiki on our last day and I couldn't wait to leave. The crowds and traffic - ugh. Think this link will take you to some pics...
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    Just Back From Ko Olina - Toured Aulani

    We took quite a few pics and hopefully this weekend will be able to get them uploaded. The Target in Kapolei had some great prices on food as well. We were able to buy just about everything there except for meat. Much cheaper than Safeway. Costco is there as well, but we don't have a...
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    Just Back From Ko Olina - Toured Aulani

    We just returned Monday from a wonderful 8 day stay at MVC Ko Olina Beach Club. While there we were able to daily watch the progress on Aulani. All I can say is WOW! Aulani is impressive. While the JW Marriott and Ko Olina are beautiful, they just can't compare to what Disney has done. As...
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    Aulani = BOOKED

    You will love the location. We are owners at Ko Olina with Marriott and are headed there on December 4th. Looking forward to seeing how things are progressing, and really looking forward to having the option of adding on a couple of days with DVC points to our MVC week.
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    Hawaii DVC Construction Pics!

    As a MVC owner at Ko Olina, I'm excited to finally see the area being developed. We've stayed on Maui and Kauai in MVC properties and hands down Ko Olina is our favorite. We like the quiet of Ko Olina. We pick up supplies and very rarely leave the resort. We are perfectly content to enjoy...
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    Has anyone been to Key Lime Cove in Illinois?

    DD was there for a birthday party. She and her friends had a blast. Depending on when you're planning on coming, there are other options for entertainment within a mile or two of Key Lime. Gurnee Mills is just across the highway, with Rinkside Sports, an indoor ice rink and arcade. If it's...
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    Help for a friend - medical issues - any advice is welcome, please!

    I see you're in Chicago. Don't know how close your friend is to any of the Alexian Brothers facilites but they have a very generous charity policy, as do many of the other faith based health systems. In fact, they will pay COBRA premiums if the cost of the premium is less than the amount of...
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    Pregnancy coming to term question

    I was at the OB the less than 24 hours prior to delivering my dd. He told me I wasn't dialated, she was still at plus 2, etc. Told me he'd see me the next week. Took a nice long walk around the local mall, took a nap, and woke up in labor. He was shocked to get the call that night around...
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    Health insurance question

    It is considered a "life event" and qualifies you to elect your coverage. They most likely will need in writing the change in status, and then a certificate of credible coverage from your current insurance. You can work with your DH's HR dept to get all of that. I'm very familiar with the...
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    3/28/09 Spring Break Magic in St. Croix

    Hope you all have a great trip. We won't be sailing this time as my DH will no longer be employed as of 1/16/09. Couldn't justify spending the money given this situation. So, if anyone was waiting for two connecting Cat 8's, you may have gotten lucky today. May you all be blessed and have...
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    Formal Night Question

    My 14 yr old dd wouldn't be caught dead in a dress. She wore black satin dress pants and a silk top last year. She'll be wearing the same thing again this year, assuming it all still fits. The rest of us were in dresses, and DH was in a tux. If I had to choose between her wearing pants and...
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    Adverse reactions to Gardasil vaccine?

    My mother works for a group of OB/GYNs and they aren't recommending it. I got into a slight disagreement with my 3 dds MD, but I'm not doing it. They aren't even sure how long it will last, and it doesn't even come close to covering all the viruses that can cause cervical cancer.
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    Harvey Milk Movie -previews are great

    There was a documentary and an opera. A family friend played the role of Milk in the opera's debut in Houston.
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    Say a prayer for the twins!!

    My girls were born at 31 weeks and weighed 2lbs 13 oz, and 3lbs 8 oz. They spent 3 weeks in the NICU. Today they are 14 and 5'8". My youngest was born at 39 weeks. Told me the morning I went into labor that she was around 7 lbs, and she was born that night at 9 lbs 5oz. Wanted to...
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    Which Minivan to buy?

    I was forced to buy a minivan this year because my kids are too big now for an SUV. :headache: We bought the Honda. I've owned a '95 Voyager, '97 T&C, '03 Venture, and now the Honda. As long as you have traction control you should be OK. The van is heavy enough, that most of the time you're...
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    Driving to WDW: GPS or AAA Maps

    We drove from Northern IL to WDW two weeks ago. I have a new 2008 van with GPS, but also purchased an atlas and am glad I did. The GPS didn't take us in the back exit off the FL turnpike, which I found on the atlas. I believe it's 429? to Western Way. This allowed us to completely stay off...
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    SSR WDW bus issues

    We just returned last night. We were at Congress Park and waited 40 minutes for a bus to MK. Then, by the time we got to the Springs, the bus was packed, with people who also had waited over 40 minutes. It was one of the new style buses with the seats along the windows, which leaves no where...
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    The NEW Disney's Contemporary Resort FAQ with PICTURES! (Feb 2008)

    Just booked a last minute stay here for 8/2 - 8/9. We're DVC members and are used to two bedrooms, but are looking forward to staying here. I stayed in the garden wing in 1977 when I was about the same age my girls are now. Since we're also used to two bathrooms, can someone answer a question...
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    Nintendo DS or PSP? Need help picking the best one for me.

    We have both in our house and the DS gets far more use than the PSP. Way more games for the DS. As for the movies, we use our ITouch for those, and like you either our cell phones, or Blackberry's for the net. The ITouch will surf the net as well if needed.
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    DD came home with the most hilarious yearbook signature....

    My twins did something similar. Hope to see you next year! is what one wrote to the other. They will be in HS next year, 2 out of 1400 freshman, so the odds of seeing each other during the day are quite slim.




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