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[ncsjodi]

ACK, no retirement - I'm still hoping we can get him back down here in Tampa some day! (I know - lots-a-luck!)

Word around here is that his 15 year old son withdrew from an Indianapolis high school and has enrolled in a Tampa area school. That's fueling speculation that he's going to retire and move on to his other interests - ministry. I don't think he'll ever go back to the Bucs (sorry V!). After the way they treated him... If he's going to continue coaching, he'll stay in Indy (and we'd welcome him with open arms!). We love our coach!

 

[DisneyJo]

Michelle what a shame the photographer wasn't that great but the photos you showed us were really lovely, some nice unusual ones too. I think if I'd paid the $25 sitting fee and got a newbie I would have been a bit mad!

 

[BlueJackSkellington]

wow! you were in the lead. the last time i played that game i lost and i was playing against a third grader and that was last summer. too much shows.

 

[wdwfan0123]

I don't know why disney would assign a newbie to Grand Floridian Photo Shoots that usually have a sitting fee!! Frustrating for the guests and it also must have been stressful for the cast member . Although we didn't see the bad shots that you saw, at least you got some very good ones. I love the ones you posted.

I am really enjoying your trip report. Our next trip is late Oct/early Nov 2008 for the F&W fest and your trip report is really getting me excited

 

[Disneyolic]

I think you should post a "bad" photo here, one that you definitely were disappointed in that you think was probably due to the photographer being a novice ...

 

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[DisneyLaura]

Hey everyone! Glad you like the pictures! I'm not going to be able to reply to comments tonight. The hubby just started a fire, opened a bottle of wine, and has challenged me to a game of Scrabble.

Be back tomorrow!
-Michelle

Who won?

Also sorry about the photo shoot. That sounds like a great idea to do for family shots because how often are the WHOLE family in vacation photos. At least a few did come out and the ones you posted I thought were great. The staircase one was my favorite too.

 

[wdwfan0123]

We'll see you there! That when we're going!

Yay!!! According to your ticker, looks like you will get there 2 days after we will. Are you doing the PFTS again? We are planning on going and it is the thing I am probably most excited for

If you will be going, we would love to meet your family. I feel as if I almost know you already. I'll have to find a photo of us to post (gotta try this photo posting thing sooner or later... My husband and I are going along with our 2 daughters (23 and 25). We are hoping to stay in a 1 bedroom villa at OKW and it will be our first time down as DVC owners

Kristi

 

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

I'm sorry to hear about the GF photo session. I know how you feel because I had that on my wedding day with our Disney photographer. It was very disappointing and irritating. I really like the photo you posted. I especially like the one with you looking into the mirror. I think that is so beautiful and I love Tinker Bell on the photo. I think the Photo Pass GF session is a great idea and I know it's become quite popular.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

We didn't get charged for the sitting, so I don't have a problem getting some bad pictures. I know that when we went, it was at the very beginning of the GF Photo Sessions. It's not surprising that we got a new CM. Night shots are very hard, even for the best photographers. I was surprised that some of the inside shots were bad, though... We will try it again the next time we go...

That's too bad. Those would have been awesome!

 

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[tinkerbell87512]

Hi Michelle! Sorry I've been so MIA lately on your TR comments. But I have been reading and following along.

I'm so jealous that you went to the sweet sunday's, it looks amazing! Wish I could of extended my trip 1 more day so I could of went.

I'm glad you guys had such a great trip to Vegas. What an amazing rate and view you got. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Thats cool that you guys did the photo shoot at the GF resort. I'm sorry you werent real happy with the results but at least you didnt have to pay for the sitting fee. I really like the picture of you and your daughters looking into the mirror. Very cute!

I think that catches me up for now. Looking forward to more trippie as always!

 

[Disneyolic]

We didn't get charged for the sitting, so I don't have a problem getting some bad pictures. I know that when we went, it was at the very beginning of the GF Photo Sessions. It's not surprising that we got a new CM. Night shots are very hard, even for the best photographers. I was surprised that some of the inside shots were bad, though... We will try it again the next time we go...

Yep, they're bad. Without going back to look, you did have the same pose of these at least that turned out good, right? And I don't know if you answered my other question because my subs are messed up, but do you get to add on any other PhotoPass pics from the parks to that card? Sorry if you already answered me ... be patient with me, I had surgery you know ... still milkin' it!

 

[blue_river]

Just catching up!!

Loved the food porn - especially the desserts. My mouth is watering for something sweet now


I know you were disappointed with your photo session but the the pictures you posted are fantastic! Some really nice family shots there

Better to have 10 gud ones than none at all. I didn't even know that they do photo sessions. I've learned so much from your TR's. Thanks

 

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[BlueJackSkellington]

ok i think i can do that.

 

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