If only DH would allow a split and forget the dining plan nonsense.I'm sure we'd save some money
FWIW I think Poly club level is a bit cheaper than CR? That would be an awesome anniversary!! but alas I don't think that's going to happen...
I love watching people change their minds 101 times! If I were a gambler, I could possibly make some money off this thread....would make for a great pool 
There's always a method to our madness....DHs just don't know it...My mom was up here all weekend and left a while ago. She's 81 and I treasure the time we have just hanging out together. And even though an hour and a half seems far away sometimes, it's just a drive away. She's absolutely hooked on her laptop that my son bought for her and loves Face Book! She even brought her laptop with her this weekend so she wouldn't miss anything in FB land!
Agree about creepy clown pool
but one day I may try BWI, maybe a January trip, when SAB isn't as big a draw!!
Kiddo's all blotchy again. I'm totally perplexed what this could be from.Thought it was the bugspray but she hasn't had that on her since the first time she broke out. Taking her to the doc's later on. I think it bothers me more than her... other than her scratching it occasionally. Ah, the mysteries of children. Keeps us on our toes.
A bit about the wedding. There were three of us that were good friends while our husbands were stationed in Germany. We each had two babies there, and had a lovely friendship. Fast forward...ummm...Yikes..30 years, and those little ones are all grown up and getting married. This wedding was for one of those children. Such fun! The weekend went by fast, but we managed to find lots of happy time together.
Apparently they have a name... well one of them anyway.
Here's their pic of Paul...
ALL the resorts .... you are giving me way too much credit ... I do know how to do a great split! :
Speaking of splits .... I'm feeling sort of sad because our Sept trip we are only doing a 2 way split .... just doesn't seem right .... I'm sure I need another resort in there somewhere!!!
Always nervous I'll forget a kid or something...I would love to do at least a 5/3 split between CBR pirate room and a deluxe like CR or Poly...in my dream world, we'd even do CL!
Do you mean 5 resorts or 3 resorts?!! I'm not up on the "Split Lingo"....I need explicit details 
Just had to pop on to say I love those chairs and the pool best themed of all IMO. Now I want to scrap the Poly especially reading about the Tour Groups and roaches taking up residence
that's ok!
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Just had to pop on to say I love those chairs and the pool best themed of all IMO. Now I want to scrap the Poly especially reading about the Tour Groups and roaches taking up residence
Enjoy the day, you fabulous neighbours-to-the-north!
Perhaps I should go get the makings of a Caesar to toast you ladies later on...
a Caesar would be nice!! And some bartenders actually know how to make them in the US now!!!! And don't look at me like I have 2 heads if I order one Hope she feels better soon!Happy Anniversary to Wookie!
Thank you thank you thank you.I need some reassurance every now and then that I'm not alone.
This would be a PERFECT location for an RC-Diva trip! Oh my, could you imagine?! We'd all plan to be there but wind up at different resorts anyway from all the changing.
I'm just trying to stay sane, honestly. That's about all I've got time for.
Hubbo -- who's in Seattle at the moment -- said it's funny how they're all complaining about the heat. Then I reminded him how it was for us when we lived overseas with no AC. He said, "Yeah. I know exactly how they feel." Luckily his hotel has AC but the university buildings don't.
No worries about not having the right tags. If you're unsure of whether changing the luggage tags they sent you will work: Just take your luggage receipt sticker-thingies you get from the airlines down to the DME desk, they'll retrieve your luggage from those.
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Kiddo's all blotchy again. I'm totally perplexed what this could be from.
Missoutandabout.....Perfect! I will do just that.Thank you ladies for your advice...I am so excited...3 more days of work and then....VACA!!!
She's got everyone fooled, fooled I say!
If ever this grand plan comes to fruition, you are the designated ressie holder!
Thank you.
Nope, those ARE creepy chairs! Hahahaha.When we visited the lobby in January, I told my daughter to go "sit on the freaky chairs" so I could get a picture.
I look at it as getting ready for Florida!!!
Always a treat at work when I pop in the thread. Apparently they have a name... well one of them anyway, PAUL!
Here's their pic of Paul...
Just had to pop on to say I love those chairs and the pool best themed of all IMO. Now I want to scrap the Poly especially reading about the Tour Groups and roaches taking up residence
We didn't hop on a plane....we looked at airfare and it was just too expensive.
Hiya friends!
I am trying hard to catch up after our recent trip to a wedding in Atlanta. I am backreading, and enjoying hearing about all the changes and, of course, pondered changes.
A bit about the wedding. There were three of us that were good friends while our husbands were stationed in Germany. We each had two babies there, and had a lovely friendship. Fast forward...ummm...Yikes
I have been busy tweaking dining. I hope I finally have it set, but with me, who knows? It looks like Cali grill should be open for our trip, fingers crossed we'll get reservations. I noted the chef changed the name of his twitter page, but there's good info about Cali grill there, still. I figure he should know when it will reopen. Just quoting my read, Sounds like maybe last week in August?
Sure missed you all! I will do a muti-quote tomorrow, sending out hugs and best wishes to all the rc friends today!
She's got everyone fooled, fooled I say!
If ever this grand plan comes to fruition, you are the designated ressie holder!
well Linda?? Will we be the designated RH? Nope, those ARE creepy chairs! Hahahaha.
Did Miss M like them?? My mom was up here all weekend and left a while ago. She's 81 and I treasure the time we have just hanging out together. And even though an hour and a half seems far away sometimes, it's just a drive away. She's absolutely hooked on her laptop that my son bought for her and loves Face Book! She even brought her laptop with her this weekend so she wouldn't miss anything in FB land!
Just had to pop on to say I love those chairs and the pool best themed of all IMO. Now I want to scrap the Poly especially reading about the Tour Groups and roaches taking up residence
now what's this about tour groups and roaches? 
Yes please!!
Ack! Where did you read that about the Poly? Roaches! YUCK!!
There are so many things just plain wrong about the Boardwalk, lol!!!
We didn't hop on a plane....we looked at airfare and it was just too expensive.
Sheila - don't change Poly!!! You've got to give it a shot. The tour group thing would stink, but I guess that could happen anywhere, right? And the roach thing....I'm thinking while that poster was gazing at the fireworks from her balcony, she left her door open allowing mr roachy face (er, palmetto bug
Mornin' Peeps !
Heather.. thank you for your wonderful "pix of the day"
Love it! Maybe I'm partial as that is my DS' name.... oh I will have to send him this pix!
Sheila, there will always be a negative review about any resort.... and as MM posted, it could be palmetto bugs NOT roaches...keep the POLY, this is YOUR time to try this resort... you have always wanted to stay there! Just do it!
MM, Tell me about it ....but it was good to hope and dream for a day right?
Ginny, welcome back! We missed ya! How nice that you stayed friends all these years. It must of been so great to be back together again.
Ok Ginny, you have to spill abour your ADRs!
of course our sweet Miss M will
They look kind of fun and cool and quirky ... a good creepy..
Awesome!! My Mom can't travel by herself anymore (she has parkinson's and lives in Assisted living... she's 83). Enjoy those visits together, and make those memories.... life is too short.
we are doing Portofino Bay at Universal. Our preference, RPR, had no 2-queen-bed discounted CL rooms left for our stay dates, so Portofino Bay it shall be. I booked today. 
Anyone need a slightly worn Poly CL ressie for July 20? 
Hi Guys. So after lots of checking
We are off to NC to our cabin today. Have a Happy July 4th everyone!
Portofino Apparently they have a name... well one of them anyway, PAUL!
Here's their pic of Paul...
ugh. My hubby's project situation has made this the most crazy "trying to go to Disney" plans ever. That's the bad. The good is that I rescheduled it to September 20th. And really, September is usually the month we go....so I just have to count down again. And as a side note....Yay for Southwest Airlines ticket policies that I could change the date til September with no fees. Now that's funny!!
I'm sorry I've fallen so far behind! All caught up again now!Anywhere at Disney is nice - that said, I am a fan of the spend a little extra to treat yourself on holiday.Willow: Yay for WL!! And on July 5 too! So freakin close! Super excited for you!
Ok, on the verge of a change here myself.Considering a move to a family suite at ASM....cannot beat the price with the BB we have. It is still about $400 cheaper than a family suite at AOA for the same dates. And all the DD's will have their own bed.
I know a few of you don't enjoy the values, but do any of the RC ladies have any experiences that were good there?? Candace, was it you who had a bad experience there?? In looking at the pics it really doesn't look too bad, but will we be super disappointed after staying at deluxes?? Help me!!!
Perhaps I just need someone to tell me the little bit of extra $$ is worth it to stay deluxe!! LOL!
Happy birthday to your hubby! Hope he had a great Canada day weekend! His poor hand. Sounds like you really need a holiday! Good luck to your son about his job!Woohoo! BWI sounds lovely - it's the resort in front running for my next trip
It seems like Jan 2015 will take forever to come! I could do with a review before then, Jen
Quick update on DH (it's his bday today and we're taking him to Red Robin (A CDN burger joint) for dinner
Dr apt was a mixed bag still. He is finally given the go ahead to begin more aggressive Physio to see if he can get movement in the top joint of his pinky. If after 2 months/ end summer it's still not moving or contributing to function of his other three working fingers, he'll have to make a choice if its really worth keeping if it is hindering function of the other three. He's grown quite attached to his little/ smaller hand, so that would be a big dissapointment to lose baby finger too. The surgeon said though in his opinion if the baby finger has no movement still, it's just going to suck from his three good fingers, and he'll have better function with three fingers than 3 and a tag along finger that's not offering any function to his overall hand use.
So it's a waiting game and Physio all summer to see what kind of movement / if any he can obtain in his baby finger. Next Visit is Aug 28th. We should have a little better idea by then what he's looking at for going forward to meet his goal of going back as a Sheriff/ if he can. That's the hope though.
DH and I are in need of a holiday!!!
DS 21 FINALLY has his interview for his first job at Home Depot ( CDN hardware store) today! He's applied for a night shift position M-F 10pm-6:30am
On the freight team -- offloading/ stocking etc. I am so hoping he gets it because he needs to get his life started somehow - he needs it for experience- he needs it as a stepping stone for whatever he's going to do next ( which at the moment is kind of unknown , but leaning towards the possibility of becoming an electrician) -- he needs it for his sanity and self esteem! He just needs something to feel good about and to work and have his own savings and sense of accomplishment -- oh how I hope he's successful and gets offered the position! I have a feeling if he fails at this, his self esteem might be crushed and he may just go into a slump
Hope all is well with all my loving RCer family
I was going to ask what he does. I'm with you, I do love a sexy scientist (mine is a molecular biologist). He is very much the same about not tooting his own horn. So a huge congratulations to your guy!! It's lovely to hear good news about science - I always tell my husband when he's had a bad day "She is a harsh mistress."Hellooooooooooooo chicas!
Only news I've got to share...
Hubbo was at home yesterday. (He needed to work from home because everyone at his work was bugging him and he has to work on his talk for a conference he's attending this weekend. Mind you, working with Miss M and myself hanging around is infinitely MORE difficult than colleagues bugging you all day.) I heard him go upstairs into the office and let loose with a phrase I can't share here.
And funny you say that about harder to get work done at home, he said that on Friday when he came home to work on his talk.I remember that Doctor Who! I love his enthusiasm.You're getting very CLOSE to OLCI!
I don't mind... you even mentioned the particular variety of nerd in your very post.
Awww - I totally get that. Congrats to your little onw. It goes by so fast, doesn't it? I always cry buckets at stuff like that. The worst for me is putting away clothes they have outgrown. We are facing the private school dilemma too. Being a mum is hard.Day One: (of the staycation) Kindergarten Graduation!!!!
I am bothabout this. Our baby is graduating kindergarten. Now I will have a 1st grader and 4th grader. My babies are growing up.
But, on the other hand, one step closer to no school tuition (for a couple of years)DD6 is in private K, like DD9 was...now they will both be in public school with only before/after school program costs....which is a lot smaller expense (more money for Disney!!!)
We will enjoy that for 2 years, until DD9 has to go to 6th grade....then it's back to private school, and empty wallet...
Poor you Jeanette. Hugs. Hope this week is nmiles better!I'm here friendsand let's just say I've had a pretty bad week. I really miss everyone, but I really am not in a good place to catch up...YET
How exciting! Have fun at the DVC! Let us know how it goes!
I'm sorry about your car. That is sucky. Hope you had a fantastic and romantic anniversary!
The dollar is dropping because you and I are planning Disney trips, don't you know that?DECLINING CDN $$!!!!!! Nooooooooo!!!!!! I've got 19 months to save still!!!! I need our $ near par!!!!! It's hard enough because I've been bit by the deluxe club level bug too, and my next trip was leaning towards BWI!!!! So our $$ needs to strengthen again, YES IT DOES!!!!!
DS's interview went well I think, we're waiting for a security clearance to be done and references checked/ could be a 5 day process or so -- with Canada Day long weekend, we might hear something next week. They did ask if he had a pair of work boots at the end of the interview, so that's a good sign, but we'll have to go shopping for work boots for him if the offer comes through. It'll be an adjustment working night shift (10-6:30 am) mon to Fri/ at least he doesn't have to work weekends. It'll work out till he can save enough for a car too because by the time he drives home, I don't leave for work until 7:30, so he can use our car for now. I am hoping he gets the job, he's 21 and had many struggles, but it's time to start testing the world on his own a little. I'll still be here to support him but I need him to start testing life's waters and trying to find his way. It's so hard when they are not academically gifted and don't know what they want to do! I hope things work out for him because I worry so much. I am so thankful my youngest - my 17 yo- has firm plans to join the military after HS next year! He's a bit more of a go-getter and knows what he wants. I thought younger yrs where hard??? Nothing compared to this time of their life!
Praying it all works out so DH and I can finally start enjoying some of our hard earned money again, lol!!!
Pixie dust that he gets the job!! Awww - that is so fanastic! Congrats to the little bunny!My little baby...DD6 had her gymnastics exhibition today....I was so worried because this was her first show, and she usually freaks out about this stuff from shyness...
Well, she gave her best performances and to our surprise, (though of course we think she's great
We are soooooo proud of that little one!
So precious! Cherish every moment.My mom was up here all weekend and left a while ago. She's 81 and I treasure the time we have just hanging out together. And even though an hour and a half seems far away sometimes, it's just a drive away. She's absolutely hooked on her laptop that my son bought for her and loves Face Book! She even brought her laptop with her this weekend so she wouldn't miss anything in FB land!
Just had to pop on to say I love those chairs and the pool best themed of all IMO. Now I want to scrap the Poly especially reading about the Tour Groups and roaches taking up residence
I always think the chairs and the pool make it the scariest resort at Disney! Ugh! Don't tell me!!!
Sounds like an excellent weekend was had. And yes... do spill the ADR beans! They're actually are kinda cute, in a freaky, quirky sorta way. (Of course, the clown doesn't really bother me either... I just like calling all clowns "Pennywise.") I think the whole lobby is gorgeous -- like a much-less frantic BC or more grand YC. We were pleasantly surprised last January. Guess it was bound to happen eventually. I went to read the accounts over on the Poly thread. Ugh. We had such a super-quiet stay when we were in Tokelau. Hubbo keeps texting me to complain about the "nerds" and their inability to stick to the seminar/talk schedules.
Where I'm from, we've got a take on the Bloody Mary called a "Old Bay Bloody" -- which I also adore. It's the regular ingredients from a Bloody Mary, but rimmed with a spicy seafood seasoning, a dash of hot sauce and a bit of ground fresh horseradish (and sometimes served with a half-shell oyster). HOT stuff! I love it!I was going to ask what he does. I'm with you, I do love a sexy scientist (mine is a molecular biologist). He is very much the same about not tooting his own horn. So a huge congratulations to your guy!! It's lovely to hear good news about science - I always tell my husband when he's had a bad day "She is a harsh mistress."
(Is it the same for his field? ... most of the physicists I've met are married to other physicists.)
been absolutely crazy here, appts, packing, etc. plus the kids have decided that now is a great time to start waking up in the middle of the night for various reasons....so tired! Andrew and I just tried to load my truck and it looks like DH is going to need to put the cargo topper on tonight, lol. I have a big SUV but it honestly doesn't have a ton of cargo space. Sooo much stuff for 12 days of vacation! 
