Since I am dreading work this morning and wondering HOW it can only be Tuesday I thought this might help brighten things up.
Happy Tuesday, everyone!!! I'll be back with replies and the next chapter later in the week!
Thanks for making her day. 
...I'm sure that you were terribly disappointed with the view...
) about...Paula Deen's son?...
(I must have missed him-he is cute...)
And she SMILED for the pic of you together!!! EXCELLENT!!! I just KNEW she could do it! Anyway....your room at BC looks gorgeous- the rehab they did is really, really nice. I'm a big fan of BC, too- though now I'm switching to BCV for our stays...
One of the gentlemen Ill say kindly was carrying some extra lbs. All in the stomach area. Hey- no judgment here, Im one to talk. His way of dealing with the heat, however, was a bit unusual. He took the bottom of his t-shirt and tucked it up under the neck thus exposing his pot belly. Quite a look. Especially for people trying to eat.
for meeting MEK and Denny! That is a great picture of you both! 1st DIS meet down, 843 to go? 
Great photos-thanks for sharing!!
It's so fun to relive the trip with people who really "get it."AMAZING PICS!!! LOVED your shots of the MK and the castle
I am thinking Plaza for early lunch in June..... EARLY lunch! so it isn't sooo hot!!
You definitely should consider the Plaza!!Oh my, that burger looks DELISH. Yum!!
Wow, that is quite the look you are describing with the gentleman and his tshirt.
I love reading about DIS meets! I'm so glad you two were able to catch up with each other.
I kept looking around hoping someone else was seeing what I was seeing but no one else was reacting. I want to tag along! Your introduction with teasers of what's to come have me hooked! Let's get some champaign and get movin'!
I just hope I can do the teasers justice with the actual TR. Yay, you did get to meet Mary Ellen and Denny! I totally understand the bit about the nervousness before a DIS meet but they always turn out so well. I think we learn so much about each other here on the DIS, and well we really are just a bunch of friends that love Disney so what can be weird about that? We "get" each other!
OK, off my soapbox.....
1. The vampire Mickey t-shirt is way cute, I wish I had one!
2. The Halloween statues, how in the heck did I miss those last year?
3. Vinlymation holiday Mickeys, oh my gosh! I hope they have some left in Dec.
4. That Cheeseburger at the Plaza looks tasty in deed, and the fries mmmmmm!
I think I might just have to download the Celebrate You song! I think it would be perfect to play in class at special moments! Also a great way to get my Disney fix in during a long day.
Are you staying at "our" Beach Club?Great start Christine! Can't wait for more!
I loved the Plaza too. We had a window directly facing the Castle. Sigh! Nothing better than gazing at the Castle all thru lunch!
Can't wait to hear about the Adventurer's Club!!!
OK, I have "Celebrate You" on my ipod too. And you know what I put on the other day? That Hannah Montana song that they play at the beginning of the Move it Shake it Celebrate it parade.
I almost bought one of those reusable totes when we were there. And Vinylmation...I think those can be as addicting as pins...
Loved those reusable totes. I wish I'd gotten one. And vinylmation - didn't give in to that trend either but could see myself doing so soon...
I'm so glad!
I can't think of anything! It's the perfect sight in my opinion!
Yes, it is!
Nice picture! I'm so excited you got to meet!!
Thanks! Me too. It was terrific!
Oh I hope so!!!!!!!
Do you even doubt it for a minute?
The parade looks fun. Your burger sounds yummy but it would need more cheese for my taste
I hadn't really noticed the cheese until you commented. Truth be told (warning - TMI) cheese and I are getting along less and less as I get older so this was just perfect for me!
This parade looks like a lot of fun. My DS and I aren't parade people at all, but it might be fun to get a glimpe of this one. If it is still around in January...
Thanks for the shopping pictures! It's so fun to go window shopping here on the DIS!!
It is fun to window shop here on the DIS. I cannot tell you how many purchases have been inspired by DISers!! OMG - What a great update!!!!!!! I was wondering if we were going to meet in this episode! Yeah!I have to tell you that I was so super psyched when I got your text message that you where on the monorail headed over. I had tried to text you twice during the week and when I didn't hear back I was a little worried, but then that message on my phone came through....christine DIS......that's exactly how I put it in my phone. So I know I texted the right # earlier in the week. I don't know what happened to those messages.
Anyway ..... Denny said, "Are you going to recognize her when you see her?" And I said, "I think so. I'm not positive". But I have to tell everyone that as soon as Christine walked in, I knew immediately who she was. And she had the greatest smile that went from ear to ear. And I have to tell you that as cute as C looks in her pictures, she is even prettier in real life. And she is just someone that you immediately like! I was just super bummed that I didn't have more time in the world and that we couldn't have hung out longer and used those FP's for Splash Mtn. But we did get to meet and that's what counts!
Oh well .....that will all change next year!
Now getting back to your TR - what is it with the bizarro people. Who pulls their T-shirt up under their next to show their giant budha belly. Paaaleeeze! That's just nasty!
P.S. Denny and I make it to the airport with time to spare! Our flight was even delayed a half hour or so!
I am SO glad that we got to meet. And thank you so much for the very kind words. 
And right back at you. You and Denny are the nicest people and I really, sincerely hope that we find ourselves in the World at the same time again and can spend some more time together. Oct 2010- subliminal message - book it now But I reminded myself that you two crazy kids like to cut it close!! The burger was SO good. I hope it lives up to the memory when I have it next time. Shopping pics, a burger pic, Mr. Incredible with his beads (yes, I never get tired of seeing him wearing those
YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!!When Christine turned the corner at the American Adventure where we were meeting her, I knew immediately it was her by that great smile!
. Thank you VERY much. DISers are just the best and I am so blessed and thankful that I got to meet so many of you this past trip. I knew you immediately too. It is amazing how much we get to know eachother online-- I love it!! We love the Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! parade. Brooklynn knows all the words, and she can shake it with the best of 'em!
Love the shopping pictures! I finally found the purse I want when we were at POFQ, but it was a little too much for my very small budget this time. It was $68. To most, that's probably not much, but to me, that's way too much right now. I've been looking and looking for a pretty much solid black purse with just a hint of Disney, and I found two there that I have seen nowhere else on property. One had a little more 'bling' to it than the other, so the more plain one is the one I hope to get. Maybe by Christmas I'll have the money set aside to get it. I am just happy to know there is a purse out there that is just what I want!
I have a picture of the vampire Mickey shirt, too. It was fun to take pictures of the seasonal items this time. When we go back, there will be plenty of red, white, and green to be photgraphed!
Thanks for the delicious hamburger picture.
Thanks for NOT showing the pot belly man picture!
Love that you drew parallels between the burger and the "gentleman" outside. Classic! Christine,
I lurked in and about your PTR and I'm dying to read your trip. It's nice to get in early at a manageable page 7 than 107...
Your room is so pretty...
Your photos are great-I can't believe how awesome MK looks decked out for Halloween...
I'm with you on the champagne...I think 11 am is a perfectly great time for champagne...(thank goodness for the Prosecco...)
Love that you got to meet MEK and have a mini Dismeet...
Is Jaime that everyone is
I wanna go home!!My day sure is brightened!!!
Lucky you meeting MEK!!! You know....I get to meet her next May- she's our official paparazzi!
Can't wait to hear more!
Ellen
I was drinking my coffee while reading your last update - and it nearly came out my nose at this part!!!!
Wonderful update-too bad you had to wait so long for your ADR, but at least you got to watch the parade-and it looks like you had a really nice spot! The Plaza always looks sooooo yummy, and now that I know they are a contender for Cheeseburger in Paradise it makes me want to eat there even more! And they have the fries I looooooove.
And
It was QUITE a sight. I definitely recommend you give Plaza a try.
I thought I was the only one with super klutzy fingers. 
How totally thoughtful of her to send all those sweet goodies for you! And just think a whole dinner with a DISer friend!! How cool is that?!
for Garden Grocer, I think we've used them on our past five trips and have never been disappointed.
