2008, 24th/28th Aug - *Double Dipping with the Bahama Mamas*

[DVCLaurie05]

This is a test!

 

[DVCLaurie05]

This is a test!

WOO HOO - it works!

I just got a new Blackberry cell phone - I wanted to see if I could post and read from there! IT WORKS - so, at least I'll have some method of communication while I am away!

Hope all is well w/everyone! I'll write more in a bit!

Laurie

 

[V4dice]

Hi Veronica, how's your day been ?

Its been Ok...cleaning then getting our taxes done (yuck) but I'm happy its done! Tomorrow is Bryan's last day of school until next Tuesday so he is excited. Wednesday we are going up to a casino and staying overnight so I am looking forward to that!

Well i am off to work in an hour so hope all of you have a goodnight.
I'll catch u in the morning.

Michele..hope you had a good and peaceful night at work.

 

[mandymouse]

WOO HOO - it works!

I just got a new Blackberry cell phone - I wanted to see if I could post and read from there! IT WORKS - so, at least I'll have some method of communication while I am away!

Hope all is well w/everyone! I'll write more in a bit!

Laurie

How cool Laurie, now you've got no excuse for keeping in touch with us

Its been Ok...cleaning then getting our taxes done (yuck) but I'm happy its done! Tomorrow is Bryan's last day of school until next Tuesday so he is excited. Wednesday we are going up to a casino and staying overnight so I am looking forward to that!

I love having little breaks booked, have fun at the Casino Veronica

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Well not much to catch up on this morning - was something good on the TV last night ?

I haven't got a very exciting day ahead of me. I'm taking my mum to the supermarket and then she has an appointment with the Chiropodist. Then hopefully I'll come home and either go for a walk or do my exercise dvd.

This afternoon Becky has a trip with school where they are going ice-skating for an hour then bowling for an hour - so that should be fun

Both Kerry and Becky break up tomorrow for the Easter holiday and they don't go back till 2 weeks on Thursday (lucky things )

Anyway have a great day girls

 

[Hanover]

This is our boys last day of school until next Monday (which they should have had off but it's now a snow make up day). The next school days off after that we'll be in WDW! Only one month and 6 days!!

I bought the quart size zip lock bags and travel size products yesterday, so I'm going to try and actually do only carry- ons for the first time ever next month. I guess I should probably bring an extra small roll up duffel bag for any souvenirs we buy. I'll check the luggage on the way home. I just didn't want to be sitting at AKV all night waiting for bell services to bring our luggage. I figure if we get in around 7:20 to MCO, we'll probably not be in our AKV room until at least 9:30-10:00. I'd rather have our pj's and get an early night's sleep to be at MK at opening the next day. By the looks of Dis threads for that 4 day weekend in April, it's going to be crowded. I don't care, at least we'll be at WDW! We've been to WDW during Spring Break/Easter Sunday and very close to Thanksgiving and Christmas before fast passes evolved, so I'm faithful we'll do just fine in heavy crowds.

Has anyone ever done Magical Express to AKL before? Any idea how many stops there are and how long it took? I've only done ME once (to All Star Movies) and had to wait just about an hour to get on the bus and we were the last stop, so it took about an hour or so on the bus. We checked into POR for a few days and then left using ME from Coronodo Springs (couldn't get in anywhere that week for the entire week). We didn't have any stops on the way to the airport from CSR and got there in about 45 minutes.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

WOO HOO - it works!

I just got a new Blackberry cell phone - I wanted to see if I could post and read from there! IT WORKS - so, at least I'll have some method of communication while I am away!

Hope all is well w/everyone! I'll write more in a bit!

Laurie

Woohoo now the twins can still be connected while u r away.

Its been Ok...cleaning then getting our taxes done (yuck) but I'm happy its done! Tomorrow is Bryan's last day of school until next Tuesday so he is excited. Wednesday we are going up to a casino and staying overnight so I am looking forward to that!


Michele..hope you had a good and peaceful night at work.

nothing exciting happend thanks. What casino are you going to foxwoods?
We are going to mohegan on the 30th. Have fun and win lots of money.

Have fun with your errands today mandy. Becky's day sounds like it is going to be fun. They never had fun days like that for us when i was in high school

All my kids are off starting tomorrow until next tuesday..Yippee..My grocery bill is going to skyrocket..lol

 

[mandymouse]

This is our boys last day of school until next Monday (which they should have had off but it's now a snow make up day). The next school days off after that we'll be in WDW! Only one month and 6 days!!

It sounds like you're getting organised for your WDW trip Danielle. Sorry I can't help you with ME, as we've never used it before

It's going to be here before you know it (you lucky girl)

Have fun with your errands today mandy. Becky's day sounds like it is going to be fun. They never had fun days like that for us when i was in high school

All my kids are off starting tomorrow until next tuesday..Yippee..My grocery bill is going to skyrocket..lol

Hey Michele, I did all my boring errands this morning. This afternoon I cleaned up and started sorting out everything for Becky's birthday tomorrow. The banners are up, her presents are laid out and the house looks tidy (just as well, as my friend is coming over in the morning too).

I've just done my exercise dvd and finished a basket full of ironing, so I'm ready to chill for an hour before Kerry gets home

Have a great day girls

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Hi all!

I've had a crazy day - LONG story!!

Anyway, just checking in - hope all is well w/everyone!!

I'll be back on a bit later!

Laurie

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Well have fun with your chilling and for doing the excercise video.I have to get motivated here today and go for my walk. Have a great day.

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Does anyone know when Southwest will be booking for the end of August? I see they are up to 8/22 - we need our flight back on 8/29 - I figured I'd ask you guys before I called!!

 

[V4dice]

Hi Everyone!

Mandy...you were very busy again today! Sounds like the birthday festivities are going to be lots of fun! Hope you get to relax a little this evening!

Michele...we're going to Foxwoods I'm glad you were able to plan a trip to Mohegan - I know you were hoping for a gambling excursion. I doubt I will win lots of money but if we don't lose too much and have fun I'll be happy!

Laurie...sorry you are having another crazy day. I'm also waiting for Southwest to release the dates. We are flying down on the 23rd and Southwest only has dates until the 22nd. Its driving me crazy because I won't feel relaxed until the flights are booked.

Hope everyone has a great rest on the day!

 

[sandym]

Does anyone know when Southwest will be booking for the end of August? I see they are up to 8/22 - we need our flight back on 8/29 - I figured I'd ask you guys before I called!!

It should be in April

 

[mandymouse]

Anyway, just checking in - hope all is well w/everyone!!

I'll be back on a bit later!

OK, see you later Laurie

Well have fun with your chilling and for doing the excercise video.I have to get motivated here today and go for my walk. Have a great day.

Did you find the motivation to go for your walk Michele ?

Hi Everyone!

Mandy...you were very busy again today! Sounds like the birthday festivities are going to be lots of fun! Hope you get to relax a little this evening!

Michele...we're going to Foxwoods I'm glad you were able to plan a trip to Mohegan - I know you were hoping for a gambling excursion. I doubt I will win lots of money but if we don't lose too much and have fun I'll be happy!

Yes all the festivities are coming along well. I'll post some photos tomorrow, when she has opened her presents

I've never been to a casino. One opened near us last year, Paul's been a couple of times, but when it comes to betting I love going to Horse or Dog races. So what do you like to play when you're at the casino ?

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

OK, see you later Laurie



Did you find the motivation to go for your walk Michele ?



Yes all the festivities are coming along well. I'll post some photos tomorrow, when she has opened her presents

I've never been to a casino. One opened near us last year, Paul's been a couple of times, but when it comes to betting I love going to Horse or Dog races. So what do you like to play when you're at the casino ?

Usually the slot machines but occassionally blackjack or the roulette wheel.
Maybe we should go to the casino at atlantis mandy. LOl..I will get you hooked on gambling..

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

I came across this photo in my signature and it just made me think of japan in epcot..I wish i was there right now.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Well mom has finally decided we are not cooking for easter..yippee..we are just going to get together for dessert..Works for me..

 

[Hanover]

Does anyone know when Southwest will be booking for the end of August? I see they are up to 8/22 - we need our flight back on 8/29 - I figured I'd ask you guys before I called!!

They will begin bookings through October on April 17th.

I'd really suggest booking as soon as you can. Our flights to Florida and back in April just went up another almost $60 just today (I check them daily). The nice thing about Southwest is you can get credit if the flights go cheaper/you get a Ding rate. Next month's flights are the first once in a few years that I haven't gotten a ding rate or credit.

 

[Hanover]

Usually the slot machines but occassionally blackjack or the roulette wheel.
Maybe we should go to the casino at atlantis mandy. LOl..I will get you hooked on gambling..

I don't get to casinos often, but in the last year I've been twice to Charlestown Races and Slots in WVA and won $600 and $950 on quarter slots with only spending about $100 each time before winning. The first time I won, I was down to my last $2. When I won, I took the money and cashed it in right away. My parents go to Charlestown a couple times a month to their dinner buffet and horse racing. My mom likes the slots and won a few thousand a couple of times in the last year. She cashed those out but usually she plays a couple hundred until it's gone. Her and I went to Atlantis in Dec 2006 on our 3 night Wonder and we lost $100 between us on quarter slots in 15 minutes. I didn't see any of them paying out, but it was nice to go there and see the aquarium. Just be careful if you take a taxi--our driver waited what seemed like forever to fill up his van with occupants and would not go until it was full. He drove like a maniac too.

Derek and I went on a Carnival cruise a few years ago (before our 1st DCL one) and did well with roulette. We played on $20 for hours and walked out with $90. Some people came up and laid down $100 chips and lost them in one play.

 

[mandymouse]

Usually the slot machines but occassionally blackjack or the roulette wheel.
Maybe we should go to the casino at atlantis mandy. LOl..I will get you hooked on gambling..

Sorry, I'll be hooked on sunbathing and Bahama Mamas

I came across this photo in my signature and it just made me think of japan in epcot..I wish i was there right now.

Lovely photo Michele, I love the Japan pavillion. Have you ever tried the Beef Curry at the Yakitori House - Mmm, it's delish (OMG, I can't stop thinking about food )

Well mom has finally decided we are not cooking for easter..yippee..we are just going to get together for dessert..Works for me..

Now that sounds like you're going to have a Happy Easter

I don't get to casinos often, but in the last year I've been twice to Charlestown Races and Slots in WVA and won $600 and $950 on quarter slots with only spending about $100 each time before winning. The first time I won, I was down to my last $2. When I won, I took the money and cashed it in right away. My parents go to Charlestown a couple times a month to their dinner buffet and horse racing. My mom likes the slots and won a few thousand a couple of times in the last year. She cashed those out but usually she plays a couple hundred until it's gone. Her and I went to Atlantis in Dec 2006 on our 3 night Wonder and we lost $100 between us on quarter slots in 15 minutes. I didn't see any of them paying out, but it was nice to go there and see the aquarium. Just be careful if you take a taxi--our driver waited what seemed like forever to fill up his van with occupants and would not go until it was full. He drove like a maniac too.

Derek and I went on a Carnival cruise a few years ago (before our 1st DCL one) and did well with roulette. We played on $20 for hours and walked out with $90. Some people came up and laid down $100 chips and lost them in one play.

Wow, you sound like you're a lucky girl at the casinos, you've had some great wins

 

[DVCLaurie05]

They will begin bookings through October on April 17th.

I'd really suggest booking as soon as you can. Our flights to Florida and back in April just went up another almost $60 just today (I check them daily). The nice thing about Southwest is you can get credit if the flights go cheaper/you get a Ding rate. Next month's flights are the first once in a few years that I haven't gotten a ding rate or credit.

Thanks for the info- I am going to mark the date on my calendar to start checking! I KNEW someone woudl have that info!! Thanks!