A DIS stalker's first pre-trippie...It's D-Day (Disney Day)!!

[MagicAddict2178]

DM, this is for you: .

I also would've been upset about the tickets. It's definitely a sticky situation. Hopefully once she's had a chance to calm down and think things over, she'll call. I'm sure you'll be able to work it out. Keep us posted!

 

[tnmomof4]

So they gave away your passes in October and never told you? Or did they give them away recently? If anything she should apologize and say sorry for not remembering you said you wanted the passes back. What is she upset about? You told her not to feel like she owes you anything. I guess you could call it even now and not give her the $75 gift certificate. It sounds like you are being nice about it even though her husband gave the passes away after you told them go ahead and use 2 options and give them back when you are done. I think it is rude of her to not return your phone calls. You are the one that got the bad end of this. You said it is even now. I would be freaking out too. Maybe wait until later this evening to see if she returns your call. What are you saying in your messages that you are leaving on her cell and house phone?

 

[Disneyolic]

Thank you all for your kind words! It's good to have people you can vent to....right?

When I left a message on her cell last night all I said was, "B--- call me when you get this message so we can talk about this." That's it.

This morning on her home phone I said, "B--- please call me as soon as you can because you're making me feel worse and worse!" I left her my phone number .

I am wondering if I really made it clear enough that they were supposed to give the remaining tickets back. I know I mentioned it once but didn't push the point as I didn't think that would ever have been necessary. Her DH gave the tickets away about a month ago and that person used all the options up.

Rob is ticked off about this and said that now he and the boys may not be going to BB but I told him that they are going no matter what! The boys are already counting on going and there is no way that I will disappoint them in that. Rob will just have to pay OOP for himself and 1 of the boys. We still have 1 child pass into BB.

I am more worried now about if she is going to watch my dog in June! It's only 1 month away. I think she owes me that now but I certainly can't tell her that. And, no, I will not be getting her that $75 gift certificate.

 

[tnmomof4]

I was just wondering if this is a close friend or just an aquaintance (sp?)? If it is a close friend I would think that you could work things out. I also don't understand what she has to be upset about. Does she think you are mad at her? I guess if she didn't understand you wanted the passes back there is nothing you can do.. since the passes are used now. I am glad that you will still have your husband take your kids to BB. I agree with you that the kids would be so disappointed if they didn't get to go. If she still doesn't call you back, maybe your next message could say something like it was just a misunderstanding about the passes and thank her for watching Jake and say how much you appreciate it. I hate to say it... but you might have to be overly nice if you are worried about her not watching your dog. Its too bad you don't have a back up person to watch Jake.

 

[Cinderella16]

Aw DM, I am sorry about your situation. Sometimes these misunderstandings happen, but I can understand your frustration about the passes and now the added stress of who will watch Jake. I would give her until say Thursday to return your call. Sometimes people need to process a situation for a couple of days. If you dont hear from her then, then I would try contacting her again, either IM, Email, or a phone call, heck try all 3, like someone else said let her know that you appreciate her help with watching Jake & you are not angry with her for giving away the passes. Hopefully she will come around and will not have to find someone else to watch your dog. Is she usually pretty good at returning your phone calls only because I know of some people that NEVER return calls. Good luck, I am sure it will all turn out fine. Keep us posted!

 

[CourtneyandRyan]

DM--- I hope you talk to her soon... I really hope it all works out for you. I'm sure it will, but hopefully it will soon so you don't keep worrying about it.

 

[Disneyolic]

I was just wondering if this is a close friend or just an aquaintance (sp?)? If it is a close friend I would think that you could work things out. I also don't understand what she has to be upset about. Does she think you are mad at her? I guess if she didn't understand you wanted the passes back there is nothing you can do.. since the passes are used now. I am glad that you will still have your husband take your kids to BB. I agree with you that the kids would be so disappointed if they didn't get to go. If she still doesn't call you back, maybe your next message could say something like it was just a misunderstanding about the passes and thank her for watching Jake and say how much you appreciate it. I hate to say it... but you might have to be overly nice if you are worried about her not watching your dog. Its too bad you don't have a back up person to watch Jake.

She is not a close friend. Actually, she is the wife of my brother's best friend. However, we have had many great conversations and I consider her a nice friend. I am not totally sure she is upset but I can't figure out why she would not call me back, especially after the quick "cut off". I really am not mad about the tickets. Sure, it was a shocker but I did feel like we would be "even" now that would be watching Jake and that I would not have to pay her.

I just IM'd my brother asking him if he could watch Jake if B--- stiffs us but he hasn't written back yet...

Aw DM, I am sorry about your situation. Sometimes these misunderstandings happen, but I can understand your frustration about the passes and now the added stress of who will watch Jake. I would give her until say Thursday to return your call. Sometimes people need to process a situation for a couple of days. If you dont hear from her then, then I would try contacting her again, either IM, Email, or a phone call, heck try all 3, like someone else said let her know that you appreciate her help with watching Jake & you are not angry with her for giving away the passes. Hopefully she will come around and will not have to find someone else to watch your dog. Is she usually pretty good at returning your phone calls only because I know of some people that NEVER return calls. Good luck, I am sure it will all turn out fine. Keep us posted!

Truth be told, there was a time that it took her a week to call me back and she said that she was really busy. I am sure she is busy now getting read to leave for Disney this Saturday. But, a quick call would be nice just so I'm not worrying. My last message, I think, sounded desperate enough so we'll see.

Wow! Thank you all for your support. It means so much to me. I am one of those type of persons who dwells on things and gets belly aches worrying too much. I really needed you all and you've come through!

 

[Disneyolic]

DM--- I hope you talk to her soon... I really hope it all works out for you. I'm sure it will, but hopefully it will soon so you don't keep worrying about it.

Thank you Courtney.

 

[DisneyJo]

DM sorry I wasn't here to give you a I really don't think she should have given the passes away, ages ago I had a bit of a similar situation (well not really that similar ) I lent a friend a childrens slide and about 6 months later she said she had just bought a new one and I asked what she had done with mine and she had taken it to the tip :scared3: Now I didn't want it back (my DD's were too old) but I would have found a good home for it rather than it being dumped, especially as there was nothing wrong with it! I was really cross to start with but there was nothing I could do so I just had to bite my tongue! I think you are definately even and maybe she really doesn't want anything for dog sitting and enjoys having your dog, I hope this gets resolved for you and you know we're here to listen LY/MI

 

[Disneyolic]

DM sorry I wasn't here to give you a I really don't think she should have given the passes away, ages ago I had a bit of a similar situation (well not really that similar ) I lent a friend a childrens slide and about 6 months later she said she had just bought a new one and I asked what she had done with mine and she had taken it to the tip :scared3: Now I didn't want it back (my DD's were too old) but I would have found a good home for it rather than it being dumped, especially as there was nothing wrong with it! I was really cross to start with but there was nothing I could do so I just had to bite my tongue! I think you are definately even and maybe she really doesn't want anything for dog sitting and enjoys having your dog, I hope this gets resolved for you and you know we're here to listen LY/MI

Thank you Jo. I feel the love all the way across the sea... I don't think we're even though unless she definitely watches Jake in June, don't you think? Otherwise, I give her over $200 for watching him last time. Now $200 isn't much when it comes to dog sitting but it was understood that she didn't even want to get paid in the first place so I felt generous giving her a couple of the options. Oh well...

 

[DisneyJo]

I don't think we're even though unless she definitely watches Jake in June, don't you think?

Oh definately thats what I meant, sometimes writing doesn't get across what you really mean

 

[TEminnie]

When I left a message on her cell last night all I said was, "B---

Uh.........what word beginning in B did you call her??

Seriously, I know the animal problem. I am glad to finally have my mom around to keep Max (and I will keep Bill, her schnauzer in return). Before that, I always felt better to have a paid pet sitter come in instead of asking friends. Yes, it was up to $45/day, but I was worried about sticky situations that are all too common.
Since your trip is in June, you probably don't have a lot of options available. See what your brother says--and check out the pet sitting website--can't remember it now, but it lists all the bonded ones according to your zip code. What kind of doggie is he? You can bring him by VA and I will keep him with all my pets!

 

[Disneyolic]

Uh.........what word beginning in B did you call her?? What kind of doggie is he? You can bring him by VA and I will keep him with all my pets!

Ha! I didn't want to use her real name - I don't know why as I've always used real names before.

Jake is an American Eskimo and he will be 13 in November. I'm gonna keep you in mind if we drive down to Florida next time!

 

[TEminnie]

Ah, he's cute! One of my pet sitters had a Am Eskimo doggie and he was over 16! I think it gets harder to find good care as they get older. My little schnauzer, Hans, died last year at 15--I did not go ANYWHERE for the 6 months prior as he was just too sick to leave. I grieved so much when he died in January that DH said "we're going to Disney--in 3 weeks so start planning now!"
(Disney trips always cheer me up!)

 

[DisneyJo]

DM he's really sweet, wouldn't want to see him after a muddy walk though

 

[Disneyolic]

Ah, he's cute! One of my pet sitters had a Am Eskimo doggie and he was over 16! I think it gets harder to find good care as they get older. My little schnauzer, Hans, died last year at 15--I did not go ANYWHERE for the 6 months prior as he was just too sick to leave. I grieved so much when he died in January that DH said "we're going to Disney--in 3 weeks so start planning now!"
(Disney trips always cheer me up!)

I'm not sure how long Jake will be with us. He has had seizures since he was about 4 years and arthritis is creeping in. To top that off, his teeth are getting pretty bad. Yep - chalk that one up to poor care from the owners! Did we realize about brushing teeth? Nope! Do we want to spend over $300 now to help that out? Nope. Sorry, we just don't have that much money. I feel horrible about that so please don't think I'm a bad "mommy".

DM he's really sweet, wouldn't want to see him after a muddy walk though

I don't want to see him then either! One day Rob took him for a walk in the woods and Jake ran ahead. Rob found him in a thick mud puddle cooling off. He looked so funny - half & half!

 

[Disneyolic]

I called my AAA travel agent Monday and left a message stating that when my travel documents arrive to call me because I wanted to pick them up rather then they send them in the mail. My agent returned my call yesterday (she was on vacation, or holiday to you Brits ). She told me rather curtly that my documents did not arrive but she would call me when then did and have a nice day. Okay. Have a nice day to you to!

She then called me last night around 6 pm all cheery sounding and said that I must have had ESP because the documents arrived that day. I told her I would be in first thing Wednesday morning. She told me that anyone could go over the documents with me. I told her that would not be needed as I know everything! Well, I am a DISer, right? So, here's my stuff...

I will not be using the yellow tags for DME. Since we are arriving so late we will just get our own luggage and drag it back ourselves.

I also went to the Disney Store today and they had a wonderful sale going on! They had 3 beach towels for $20...Alec has Cars, Evan has Pirates, and Brooke has Princesses...

Three tee-shirts for $15...Alec has Cars, Evan has Pirates, and Brooke has Princesses...

Three sunglasses for $10...Alec has Cars, Evan has Pirates, and Brooke has Little Mermaid. Hmm...does it sound like I'm repeating myself?

And there were these cute little stuffed characters...Alec got Lightning McQueen , Brooke got Daisy Duck, and Evan got a Mickey plush ball...

I had really gone to the Disney Store to get Disney Gift Cards for each of the kids but there was a big problem with DGC authorization. So, I couldn't get it. I think it was system-wide as the manager then took all the cards out of view and put them behind the counter.

All those items I plan on giving to the kids when we get down to Disney as a surprise! Except Brooke already got her Daisy Duck because she was acting up at Pizzeria Uno... But I took it back as she is napping now and hopefully she will have forgot...

That's it for now!

 

[slk537]

Your treasures are great!! I am jealous - our Disney Store closed a few years ago and now we have to stop at one whenever we find one travelling.

And congrats on the travel papers - makes it all so close, eh?

 

[tnmomof4]

It is so exciting when you get those travel documents!! I got mine yesterday. I love all your Disney stuff. Our nearest Disney Store is 45 minutes away... but I figure it's worth it because they always have a sale going on. Isn't it fun to get this stuff for the kids when they don't know. I can't wait to see my kids when I give them the things I have been saving.

You might have already said this, but what kind of bag do you have to carry your stuff in? Do you take a camera and video camera?

 

[Disneyolic]

You might have already said this, but what kind of bag do you have to carry your stuff in? Do you take a camera and video camera?

We are planning on taking one of the kids backpacks. We have a clip-on strap that we can put through the shoulder straps so we can secure it to the stroller - which will be a rented double stroller from Disney. I have a smaller Panasonic Lumix digital camera. I love this camera! Also, we do have a video cam but will not be bringing it everyday or at least not carrying it around all day. We will probably get a locker and store it some of the time. It gets tiring taking the stuff we are afraid of being stolen onto each ride. Certain things I am willing to leave in the stroller, like the beach towels and clothes. Camera? No way!

Rob is the videographer of our trip and I'm the picture taker. That's why I'm excited to use PhotoPass this year! I'll have to try to take the video at some points just to get Rob in the shots. I remix the video at home on the computer and place it on DVD.

Okay, so did I answer your question and then some?