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winkers · 03-26-2011, 09:27 PM

Close your eyes, put on some dreamy music...ok I guess you should put on the music and then close your eyes, while I take you back to 2006.
Thanks to my friend who convinced me that going to Disneyland was worth the money, I bit the bullet and bought tickets.

I had always thought it would be fun to take the kids to Disneyland but the cost was hard for me to get over. Once I did, I went into uber- ocd planner mode. I read everything I could get my hands. My friend was soon shocked that I actualy knew more about it than she did.

So the first week of march we loaded up the mini van with me, my dh, 4 kids and the mother in law..and we were off on a 20 hour drive.

I remember vividly the second I walked through the gates I swear I heard a chorus of angels sing the hallelujah chours! I was a true believer, I drank the kool-aid and fell for Disney hook, line and sinker!

And much to my family and friend's dismay I have had a mutual love affair with disney ever since.

That trip was followed by 5 trips to Disney World. If you look down there at the bottom of this post you can see links to 4 of those trips, if you'd like to take a peek.

This year our budget was a little smaller for our family vacation and I tried, I realy honestly did try to accept the fact that there would be no disney this year.....well, that lasted for about a month!

Join me as I tell you a tale about getting back to where the madness all started from!

Here's a few pics from that fatefull trip...

englishrose47 · 03-26-2011, 09:41 PM

I'm First!!!!!

winkers · 03-26-2011, 09:44 PM

Rosie!! My favorite pole dancing buddy!

mrsksomeday · 03-26-2011, 09:53 PM

I am here!!! So happy for a Winkers TR! Wow the kids were so little back then, they look so grown up now. I can't wait to read about your adventure.

Dsnygrl1205 · 03-26-2011, 10:50 PM

Subscribing! I have followed along with your past trip reports and am coming out of lurkdom to say hello!

All7OfUs · 03-26-2011, 10:56 PM

So glad you're starting a new thread for us to have fun on!!

reelmom · 03-27-2011, 07:07 AM

WINKERS! WINKERS! WINKERS! So glad that you are back. I have missed you. Wow, the kids look like such babies. How is everybody doing?

Blueyed Girl · 03-27-2011, 02:05 PM

I'm here!!!! I'm so glad you are doing this. I have been in a depression lately since we canceled our cruise!

We are going to WDW this year but not until July. Can't wait to read up on your TR!!

Blueyed Girl · 03-27-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winkers

Here's a few pics from that fatefull trip...

Oh my goodness look how young all your baby's are!!!

Can't wait to read more

Rozz · 03-27-2011, 02:16 PM

Hi winkers!! I'm ready to read the tale!

*Seanaci* · 03-27-2011, 04:44 PM

Yay! Another Winker's TR.

And like others have already said...man your kids were babies!!! Such sweet kids!

ddstratton · 03-27-2011, 05:23 PM

I'm looking forward to reading about your trip. I always love your reports!

glennbo123 · 03-27-2011, 06:05 PM

A winkers report!!!

And, who are those little kids?

ETA: I just read that MIL will be along on this trip also.

smidgy · 03-27-2011, 07:22 PM

yay!!!!.

can't wait to hear about DLR! never been there.

and I also can't beleive those little munchkins are your kids!

coteau_chick · 03-27-2011, 07:28 PM

I know what you are going to do......you are going to make me want to go to Disney World. I can't wait to hear all about your trip.

03-26-2011, 09:27 PM	#1
winkers I was stuck in that position and ... It took 4 strapping young boys to hoist me back on my feet Personally, I'm a popper! I love me some black heads. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: where am I and what am I doing in this basket?? Posts: 9,000	Back to where we started from~~Arainging my daughters marriage and other fun stuff Close your eyes, put on some dreamy music...ok I guess you should put on the music and then close your eyes, while I take you back to 2006. Thanks to my friend who convinced me that going to Disneyland was worth the money, I bit the bullet and bought tickets. I had always thought it would be fun to take the kids to Disneyland but the cost was hard for me to get over. Once I did, I went into uber- ocd planner mode. I read everything I could get my hands. My friend was soon shocked that I actualy knew more about it than she did. So the first week of march we loaded up the mini van with me, my dh, 4 kids and the mother in law..and we were off on a 20 hour drive. I remember vividly the second I walked through the gates I swear I heard a chorus of angels sing the hallelujah chours! I was a true believer, I drank the kool-aid and fell for Disney hook, line and sinker! And much to my family and friend's dismay I have had a mutual love affair with disney ever since. That trip was followed by 5 trips to Disney World. If you look down there at the bottom of this post you can see links to 4 of those trips, if you'd like to take a peek. This year our budget was a little smaller for our family vacation and I tried, I realy honestly did try to accept the fact that there would be no disney this year.....well, that lasted for about a month! Join me as I tell you a tale about getting back to where the madness all started from! Here's a few pics from that fatefull trip... __________________ Chérie I know you love disney, but...isn't this a bit much? Back to where we started from Dancing around the world~one pole at a time~ When worlds collide, a pre trip report As God as my witness, I'll never be sick in DisneyWorld again! Please pass the Prozac a Pre trip report Winkers World**exploits of an OCD disney nut! Last edited by winkers; 02-04-2012 at 05:42 PM.*

03-26-2011, 09:41 PM	#2
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03-26-2011, 09:44 PM	#3
winkers I was stuck in that position and ... It took 4 strapping young boys to hoist me back on my feet Personally, I'm a popper! I love me some black heads. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: where am I and what am I doing in this basket?? Posts: 9,000	Rosie!! My favorite pole dancing buddy! __________________ Chérie I know you love disney, but...isn't this a bit much? Back to where we started from Dancing around the world~one pole at a time~ When worlds collide, a pre trip report As God as my witness, I'll never be sick in DisneyWorld again! Please pass the Prozac a Pre trip report Winkers World***exploits of an OCD disney nut!

03-26-2011, 09:53 PM	#4
mrsksomeday "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,316	I am here!!! So happy for a Winkers TR! Wow the kids were so little back then, they look so grown up now. I can't wait to read about your adventure. __________________ Ace, Me, and the Guy with CP - 1st TR Happy Birthday Bill 6/08 Introducing Amy to "Walt's World" 10/08 Where everybody knows Bill's name 11/08 Does this mean we aren't going to the mountains? 11/09 Birthdays, surprises, Magic & Merriment 12/10 An Imagineer fell for Bill 5/11 Bill and Tracy’s Kinda Excellent Adventure!! Dec. 2011 It's the Little Moments that Count!! -5/12 Justice for Travis

03-26-2011, 10:50 PM	#5
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03-26-2011, 10:56 PM	#6
All7OfUs We too are so very NOT into traipsing through the dark when a bucket will do just great What a fun way to meet new folks and say howdy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Salem, OR; formerly from Crapistan- Really!! Posts: 13,089	So glad you're starting a new thread for us to have fun on!! __________________

03-27-2011, 07:07 AM	#7
reelmom If I don't get tagged, I am gonna hold my breath until I am blue! Didn't work. The tag turned blue instead! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 5,148	WINKERS! WINKERS! WINKERS! So glad that you are back. I have missed you. Wow, the kids look like such babies. How is everybody doing?

03-27-2011, 02:05 PM	#8
Blueyed Girl HAKUNA MATATA! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,369	I'm here!!!! I'm so glad you are doing this. I have been in a depression lately since we canceled our cruise! We are going to WDW this year but not until July. Can't wait to read up on your TR!! __________________ National Lampoon's Fun w/Dis Friends 2010! TR February 2009 Magical Family Adventures-PTR & TR The Great Make Up Trip of May 2008-PTR & TR We're Too Excited To Sleep-PTR & TR Feb. 2007-(TR no longer available)

03-27-2011, 02:16 PM	#10
Rozz DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 503	Hi winkers!! I'm ready to read the tale! __________________ Caribbean Beach Wilderness Lodge WDW Swan WDW Dolphin Regal Sun Carribean Beach POP Century

03-27-2011, 04:44 PM	#11
Seanaci DIS-obsessed and proud! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,705	Yay! Another Winker's TR. And like others have already said...man your kids were babies!!! Such sweet kids! __________________ Contemplating when our next trip will be...2016? Me(33), DH(42), DS(5), DM(54), DG(60)

03-27-2011, 05:23 PM	#12
ddstratton DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,101	I'm looking forward to reading about your trip. I always love your reports! __________________ Darla May 2010 - Port Orleans French Quarter Pre-Trip Report and The AutoTrain, Disney World and More! Trip Report October 2008 - Caribbean Beach Pre-Trip Report and Trip Report

03-27-2011, 06:05 PM	#13
glennbo123 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,365	A winkers report!!! And, who are those little kids? ETA: I just read that MIL will be along on this trip also. __________________ City, Sand, and Savanna - the TR - June 2012 Trip Report Glennbo’s City, Sand, and Savanna PTR - June 2012 Pre-Trip Report The Moist Exhausting Free Trip Ever - June 2010 Trip Report - Part II The Moist Exhausting Free Trip Ever - June 2010 Trip Report - Part I The Most Expensive Free Trip Ever - June 2010 Pre-Trip Report I Paid Someone $5 for a Catchy Trip Report Title, and This is All I Got - June/July 2009 Trip Report Last edited by glennbo123; 03-27-2011 at 06:12 PM.

03-27-2011, 07:22 PM	#14
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03-27-2011, 07:28 PM	#15
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