2007 Ladies Only Trip, Introductions thread

[Zoemakes5]

Where did you grow up? I lived in SoCal for about 26 years, and my husband was born and raised there.

I miss it so much and I've only been away from it for 2 years. What about you? Ever miss it?

I grew up in Redondo Beach and then Torrance for awhile. I so very much miss the beach!! Though, a funny story...when my boys were 5 & 7, we combined a family trip to Disney with a family graduation. I was so excited because I was taking my kiddos to the ocean, a REAL beach for the first time. I took time looking at different beaches and deciced on Corona Del Mar, which was just beautiful! We went down there one afternoon and my boys wouldn't go beyond their ankles! GRRRRRR! They said the water was too rough, it smelled weird (the salt) and they were scared of it! I even rented a boogie board, and they weren't having anything to do with it! I was so bummed! And they were good swimmers, too. Oh well.
I miss the beach and the beach community. I like the beach during the day, but also at night, when it's quiet and you just sit and listen to the waves.

 

[SnowWhite33]

Name: Tammy
State: Kentucky
Who I'm traveling with: Solo.
Ladies Trip Veteran or "Newbie": Veteran.

Favorite Disney park: Magic Kingdom

Favorite ride(s)hilHarmagic,Pirates*especially with the Captain, HM, and Splash Mountain

Favorite character:Captain Jack and Stitch
Favorite color: Purple

Favorite drink: Most anything that has rum...
Favorite food: Most all of it----as evident by my WIDE sized clothes

Favorite show: Survivor,Desperate Housewives,American Idol, Dr. Phil, and Days of Our Lives.


I am in love with and have been married to a wonderful man for 17 years and I have 3 sons from HIS first marriage, they are 30, 27, and 23 and WE have 1 son together who is 12. There are 3 grandaughters, 1 grandson, and 2 more grandbabies on the way To the grandkids I'm known as Mimi, because at I'm not going to be called Granny at age 37 It is never dull or boring around our house

WDW has been our family vacation since 2001, at the end of each vacation we always say "Next year let's try something different," but within a couple of months that Disney fever hits again and back we go. My DS 12, Adam, is now a Disney addict, I have taught him right.

I've been in love with Johnny Depp since I was 17-long before that whole Pirate thing, I love 80's music but cringe when I look back at the hair and clothes WTH were we thinking?

I would like to be able to DIS more but I get busy at work and I've got stinky dial up at home and it takes too long..I can't stay caught up with the conversation.

oh and for anyone who missed the dancing Tamana at last year's meet-lucky you- I will be happy to repeat the performance ( you poor unfortunate souls ) if there is enough rum and/or Blue Goose supplied I am looking forward to it

I work FT in HR and Payroll for a manufacturing facility.

 

[mommaU4]

I grew up in Redondo Beach and then Torrance for awhile. I so very much miss the beach!!

I love Redondo Beach! We used to go there alot to eat at the El Torito right on the pier there, and just walk around.

I miss it so much. I prefer the beach at night though. We used to go to Santa Monica at sunset and sit and watch the waves.

I do love the rocky coast line as well, like up near Pismo Beach or Morro Bay. Really nice up there.

 

[Zoemakes5]

I love Redondo Beach! We used to go there alot to eat at the El Torito right on the pier there, and just walk around.

And, Wednesday nights (at least during the summer) they had $1 margaritas, $1 tap beer, and $1 for three tacos in their cantina. We'd go down, get seats overlooking the water and eat and drink to our heart's content!

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Hi. My name is Christine and despite my user name I am actually going to be 44...well, not till August. I found the Disboards when I was "helping" my husband plan my 40th birthday bash over at Universal (aka my happy place). At the time the username seemed appropriate...little did I know I would be here 4 years later!

I have lived in Cincinnati for the past 15 or so years, but actually grew up on Long Island--not far from where Missy and Joanne live.


My Disney experience is actually quite limited--at least compared to my dozen trips to Universal....I had gone in the 70's for 4-5 days, spent one Christmas Day at Epcot in the 80's, then during my 40th birthday trip I met up with my brother and his family over at Boma for dinner. Last year I was planning my sister's 40th birthday bash at Universal and she wanted to go to the Magic Kingdom for a day with my nephew who was 7 at the time. Well, after I made all my air reservations and such, and researched MK to a fair the well, my sister's plans changed... . With all of that planning, I decided it was time for me to return to the MK--even if I had to do it solo. Then I decided that since me sister was leaving my 2 days earlier then expected, the suite over at the Portofino Bay was gonna cost me a huge chunk of change with not splitting the expense. So, I decided to move over to Pop for the last two nights. More planning...then decided that I would not possibly get to see all I wanted in that limited amount of time, so instead of staying 2 nights, I stayed 6!!! I had a good time. Saw all 4 parks and returned to Boma. Other then that, no TS, unless you count sitting at the counter at Beaches & Cream...I went to DTD a couple of times that trip as well.

My favorite ride is a toss up between Rock n Roller Coaster, and Dinosaur. I'd have to pick AK as my favorite park (and yes Missy, I will make you go!).

On a more personal note, I have been married for 12 years and we have a 14 year old son, who we adopted when he was 4. We are very active in our (Catholic) church and when I am not here, I am usually working. I am an attorney for the County Public Defender Office and have been representing felony drug offenders in our drug court for almost 10 years. .

I don't watch much TV, but do like Law and Order. I was getting addicted to Court TV until Dish got rid of it. I still miss Forensic Files, but maybe going cold turkey was for the best!!

 

[TDC Nala]

I don't watch much TV, but do like Law and Order. I was getting addicted to Court TV until Dish got rid of it. I still miss Forensic Files, but maybe going cold turkey was for the best!!

YOU DON'T GET FORENSIC FILES?

 

[AdventurerKat]

It kind of LOOKS like a football though. Maybe Lofa Tatupu would sign a Lapu Lapu.

I am bored enough to be running around the DIS under all my secret identities.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

YOU DON'T GET FORENSIC FILES?

 

[aaronandterri]

Name: terri

State: Currently london/ kent borders uk

Who I'm traveling with: dipping toes into the water thinking about nov trip, maybe meet a few of you in june?.

Ladies Trip Veteran or "Newbie": NEWBIE !

Favorite Disney park: Magic Kingdom

Favorite ride(s): Splash Mountain

Favorite character: all of them !

Favorite color: pink

Favorite drink: PEPSI MAX LOVE IT, DRINK GALLONS OF THE STUFF!

Favorite food: CURRY

Favorite show: E.R., lost, nip tuck, stargate

Other info:


Married to Aaron for what feels like forever!, have four rugrats, Jamie (9), Jessica -Kate (7nearly 8), Jack(4) and alex (18 months).Live in the uk, hope to move to Canada one day.

 

[marathonmommy]

Well, I've put it off long enough. I guess it's about time I posted on the intro thread . . .

My name is Laura, and I am a newbie to the Ladies Only Trip. I plan on traveling solo but would love to convince my sister or friend to travel with me. I have a mild fear of trip abandonment. To me, the thought of riding POC alone would make me sad. I'd be thinking of my kids and wishing they were with me. So, I'm hoping to meet some new friends, do adult things like visit Pleasure Island when it's dark out, take the Segway tour (among others), and dine in places I wouldn't really want to take my kids to.

I work a more than full time job - I am an elementary school principal. I plan on saving vacation days to do the trip, and hope things don't get too crazy at work so I can still go! On the homefront, I have two kids - one girl and one boy . We also have a rescue dog that rounds out the crazy bunch. Oh yeah - I almost forgot . . . I have a husband, too. We are at that stage where we kind of forget about each other as actual spouses because the house is so crazy! That's what happens with a 2 year old, a 6 year old, a crazy dog, an "interesting" job, after school activities . . . you know the drill. We are trying to get better at going on "dates", but we have a long way to go. We function well, so we roll with it!

In my spare time, which there doesn't seem to be any of, I like to scrapbook. I have a couple of books going at a time and none seem to be complete. At least I finished my 6 year old's "baby book". Now if I can only finish the 2 year old's before he graduates high school, I will feel as if I accomplished something!

I am a DVC owner. I own at the Boardwalk and would rather stay there than anywhere else. I absolutley love the location, the water slide (minus the crazy clown face), and the hustle and bustle at night. My favorite parks are MK and EPCOT. I love the more thrilling rides such as SM, RNR, TOT, etc. But I also enjoy old favorites such as Peter Pan and POC. The two rides I think need to go are Snow White and Stitch - even though I am a HUGE Lilo fan!

I don't really drink but am not against slamming back a few on the LO trip. Hey, if I can't do it then, I'm probably out of luck for quite some time. I haven't had a "buzz" in years and think I may be allergic to something in wine. But I will probably try some at the Festival anyway. I love Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, and Propel Fitness Water.

Well, I guess that's enough for now . . . my 2 year old is screaming about something - but what else is new?

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that my hubby DISLIKES DW! I don't let it stop me though. I either plan trips with my sister and her family and/or my mother. Heck, I don't care who I take as long as I go. I bought at DVC with my husband's blessing but also with the understanding that he would only go once in a couple of years. I don't like visiting with people who aren't into it anyway - I wouldn't take athiests to the Holy Land, so don't spoil my religious experience either!

 

[TDC Nala]

Laura, I ride POTC alone often. It's not sad at all. I'm going to do it again soon so I can take some photos of my Halloween costume (especially since they don't seem to care whether or not you take flash photos in there anymore)

forget visiting PI when it's dark out, you need to visit the Adventurers Club.

 

[marathonmommy]

Laura, I ride POTC alone often. It's not sad at all. I'm going to do it again soon so I can take some photos of my Halloween costume (especially since they don't seem to care whether or not you take flash photos in there anymore)

forget visiting PI when it's dark out, you need to visit the Adventurers Club.

I'm sorry if I didn't communicate that well. I don't mean sad as in "pathetic". I meant sad as in I'd feel lonely and start thinking about my kids. I don't get to spend too much time alone . . .

I only went into AC once while in my drinking way too much days. At that point of my life, I didn't get "AC" and spent my time on the revolving dance floor at Mannequin's. I'd love to give AC a try again as my revolving dance floor days are far behind me!

 

[marathonmommy]

Laura, I ride POTC alone often. It's not sad at all. I'm going to do it again soon so I can take some photos of my Halloween costume (especially since they don't seem to care whether or not you take flash photos in there anymore)

forget visiting PI when it's dark out, you need to visit the Adventurers Club.

Are you going to dress as the lady they refer to as "We's want the red-head?" That's my guess, anyway . . .

 

[JENJON]

Well hello all,

My name is Lori and I am a 39 year old mom of 2, a 10 year old daughter
and my prince who is 5. I am a travel agent and that's why it took me so
long to post this, we are so busy at work. I am happily divorced, but have
a great relationship with my ex, you know he has to watch the kids when I
go to Disney. I now live in Worcester Mass, but I was born and raised in
The Bronx. I also am involved with a Health and Wellness company that
I hope will let me be a stay at home mom soon. I am the disney specialist
in my office, and of course I always recommend Disney when people
can't decide where they want to go. I can't wait to meet you all.

Lori

 

[mommaU4]

Welcome Terri, and Laura, and Lori, and anyone else who recently posted.

It's going to be a lot of fun and I am so glad you all have decided to join us!!

Laura, I love the POTC ride, so you won't be alone on that at all. Not even if you wanted to be!!
My favorite ride of all time though, is Splash Mountain. I could go on that over and over, so if anyone likes that, I'd love some company there.

 

[Mickeefan]

Ok, here goes:

Name: Julie

State: Born & raised in Indiana, just south of Indianapolis

Who I'm traveling with: Probably solo (looking for roommate). Not sure I'll be able to come, still working on that.

Ladies Trip Veteran or "Newbie": Newbie

Favorite Disney park: That's a hard one! Either MK or Epcot

Favorite ride(s): That's not a hard one! Tower of Terror!

Favorite character: Mickey, but I also like Tink a lot.

Favorite color: lime green

Favorite drink: Caffeine Free Diet Coke or Mojito

Favorite food: Mexican

Favorite show: original CSI, Nip/Tuck, Seinfeld reruns, 24

Other info: I am 42 (43 in 2 weeks), single, no kids. I just bought a condo in October. I have one married sister. I have one GREAT nephew who's almost 13. I've "drug" everyone I can think of to Disney and no one likes it as much as me, so I think I'm in for a lot of solo trips in the future. I stayed a couple extra days in January (after a family trip) by myself and really enjoyed it.

I work full-time for a large medical group in Indy. I ring handbells in 2 handbell choirs (I'm addicted). I love to go to movies, eat out and hang out with friends and family.

Looking forward to meeting some great ladies on this trip!

 

[mommaU4]

I've "drug" everyone I can think of to Disney and no one likes it as much as me, so I think I'm in for a lot of solo trips in the future. I stayed a couple extra days in January (after a family trip) by myself and really enjoyed it.

I work full-time for a large medical group in Indy. I ring handbells in 2 handbell choirs (I'm addicted). I love to go to movies, eat out and hang out with friends and family.

Looking forward to meeting some great ladies on this trip!

Hi! We really hope you can make it. Solo trips aren't bad, but it's more fun with a crazy group of ladies who loves it as much as you do!

BTW, that's really neat that you ring handbells! I remember seeing a choir as a kid where they did that and it was very cool.

 

[Missy1961]

Another one of those "get to know each other" kind of questions. Post your answers if you want! I copied mine from the main chat thread.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes, my mom.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Saturday night, when Dana sat on my lap & said "I love you, Aunt Miss". I didn't cry, but I did get teary eyed.,

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING
Yes

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Pastrami

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
no

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes, I'm a lot of fun

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM ALOT?
I am the queen of sarcasm

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Heck no

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
none

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
sometimes.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
physically yes. not always emotionally

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Chocolate

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
male, do they have a wedding ring? female, their hair

15. RED OR PINK?
Pink

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I don't always think of myself first.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST
My mom. Almost evey day.

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
black pants. white/silver sneakers

19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
bagel with cream cheese

20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The soundtrack to "The Producers"

21. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
magenta. I loved that crayon when I was a kid. Heck, I still love it.

22. FAVORITE SMELLS?
spaghetti sauce when it's cooking, kids after they get out of the bath tub, fresh roses

23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My sister Monica last night

24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
baseball. Are you surprised?

25. HAIR COLOR?
Right now, golden blonde. Who knows what it will be next?

26. EYE COLOR?
Blue

27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes, and reading glasses. I am old.

28. FAVORITE FOOD?
Italian

29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings

30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Free Willie

31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
a pink print

32. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer

33. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs

34. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Tiramasu

35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
A romance novel, "Chasing Stanley".

36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
At home NY Mets, at work NY Mets.

37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST
the tape of "Without A Trace" from Sunday
38. FAVORITE SOUND?
"Aunt Miss, can you come & visit us?"

39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles

40. WHERE IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN
Alaska

41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I'm a pretty good cook.

42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Queens, NY
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[marathonmommy]

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Lara's Theme from Dr. Zhivago - but they went with Laura instead?

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
A couple of weeks ago - watching "The Notebook"

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING
Yes, sometimes, but I like others better

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Prefer the cheese!

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Yes - one boy and one girl!

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I would hope so.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM ALOT?
Probably more often than needed

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
Yes, and they are freakin' huge!

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Maybe
Yes, if I didn't have kids.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Lucky Charms

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Somtimes. And I use "bunny ears" to tie them!

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Yes.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Ben and Jerry's Chubby Hubby

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Teeth, hair, and weight (I'm on the Pooh size lately and don't like it!)

15. RED OR PINK?
Pink

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I joke around too much.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My sister - she lives in Delaware and I wish she was closer.
I also miss my chocolate lab who is in Doggy Heaven.

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Flannel pajama pants and bare feet.

19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
My kids' fruit snacks.

20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Jo Jo's Circus . . . in the background. (My kids, not me - I swear).

21. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
?????????????? Pink or Silver

22. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Chicken soup, pot roast, clean laundry, Yankee Candle Macintosh Apple

23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My sister

24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
I don't like to watch any really. Maybe my daughter cheerleading.

25. HAIR COLOR?
Brown with blonde highlights

26. EYE COLOR?
green

27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No. But glasses for distance

28. FAVORITE FOOD?
Ice Cream

29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings

30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Mean Girls - love it!

31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Grey t-shirt

32. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer!

33. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs

34. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sundae at Mrs. Potts

35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
Photoshop Elements 4 for Dummies - and I don't get it.

36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Use a laptop. No mouse pad.

37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST
I Love New York

38. FAVORITE SOUND?
Occassional silence and my kids' voices.

39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Neither really. Beatles, I guess.

40. WHERE IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN
Aruba

41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
In High School - most sports. Now, nothing I'd consider a talent. I like to scrapbook once in a long while.

42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
West Islip, NY

 

[PooohBear]

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Lucky Charms

That's my favorite too !! care to join me for a bowl on one of those late nights by the pool