A great big pickle...sigh.

[Piglets Mommy]

I don't know if it will work if we have to go through you changing resorts again.

I don't either, but it certainly will be entertaining!!!

What are we going to do after she takes her trip, and no longer has to decide t hese things?!?!

 

[KatMark]

Yes... it's called a tranquilizer. But how to get it to you through the computer???

PERFECT! You are my hero, karibritt01!

 

[LuvvsMickey]

What are we going to do after she takes her trip, and no longer has to decide t hese things?!?!

Be thankful. Be very very thankful.

 

[KatMark]

I don't either, but it certainly will be entertaining!!!

What are we going to do after she takes her trip, and no longer has to decide t hese things?!?!

We could have her plan our future trips.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

We could have her plan our future trips.

Good point!
I DO need help with my ADR's for December

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Veddy veddy funny peoples. Ha ha ha.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

WOW was that a story for the airline tickets. You weren't kidding when you said it would take a longgggggg time to tell. But I have to say THANK YOU. It was a wonderful story and I think we all appreciate your sharing. I am happy that your hubby has found his family and has connected on a deep level with so many loved ones. Very sad about his sister in LA. I suspect the only way he is going to meet her is by suprise. He should NOT tell her he is coming and just show up. Of course this may involve help of a PI in Cal but may be worth it in the future.


R/E the Pepper Market. Never been there but the menu makes me drool buckets. Wet burrito, grilled steak, grilled tuna, pasta, pizza, desserts, why I think I just gained a few pounds dreaming of it. Yeah--sucky service is the pits but I never let it ruin my day. I don't take other people's attitude personally. I shrug it off because its all about THE FOOD BABY! If the food is good, mama is happy

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Aww, thank you. I was glad to share.

I'm definitely going to give the Pepper Market a try. I'm stubborn like that. Turns out we may have some extra bucks to go on vacation with. If that is the case, I may upgrade to the POLY. Oh yeah! I said it.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Wow...I really got behind in my reading, but caught up just now and it was definitely taking the time to read.

When I read that she said she got pregnant on purpose, my first thought was maybe she is embarrassed to say the father of her daughter did not want to be involved..or perhaps she doesn't know who the father is/was.

At any rate, it's all terribly sad, but still good that your hubby has reconnected with her and especially with the rest of his family. You've been a wonderful support..and that ain't easy after losing all those $$$$ on airline tkts!

How is your mother doing now? Completely well, I hope.

As to having you plan our trips...well, the only problem with that idea is that we may not know where we are staying until the day we depart!!!

Sooo...the Poly is now a possibility? Is it available? If so, then it must be meant to be b/c you've had amazing good fortune with resort availability!

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Thank you for asking. My mom is okay now, but had a rough go of things. Apparently some people who get pace makers put in become very nervous, overly dependent, and always think there is something illness related with them. She was taking Ativan and she turned into this crazy lady that we didn't know anymore. She was having all these panic attacks, not able to let my father out of her sight, and was having these "spells". This was not my mom at all. We spoke to a family friend who also went through the same thing. The first thing he asked us was, "is she taking Ativan? If so, she needs to get the heck off it." Sure enough, last month she went off it and has been fine since. It was all very odd and I am very happy to have my mommy back.

Hubby's sister knows who the father is. She doesn't want him in the picture. I think she had a child so she could have someone to love. She's basically had no one in her life since she was 14 years old. She is now 49. I'm positive it's her living situation that bothers her so much. Her daughter mentioned one time that they had collected cans to get money for her birthday party. Her phone gets disconnected all the time. She probably runs up long distance charges and then can't pay them. I wish she would let people get close. Then again, I can understand her reservations. She has said that she dislikes their mother very much and hates what happened to them all. She won't even call her that and gets almost offended when hubby does. She does not have the same father as hubby does and she seems very angry about it. I think she might have a mental illness as well. (I'm very familiar with mental illness, unfortunately) I just wish she would stop lying and getting hubby's hopes up all the time. We don't care what she has or doesn't have. Sheesh.

I have checked and there are all kinds of rooms available at the Poly. Imagine that! I'm crazy. I know...

 

[karibritt01]

Apparently some people who get pace makers put in become very nervous, overly dependent, and always think there is something illness related with them. She was taking Ativan and she turned into this crazy lady that we didn't know anymore. She was having all these panic attacks, not able to let my father out of her sight, and was having these "spells".

My sister passed away from cancer last fall. My niece, 19, started having panic attacks and became agorophobic (afraid to leave the house) after the shock wore off. She ended up quitting her job and dropping out of college because she couldn't drive herself to work. For a while it was really bad. They had her on some pretty heavy anti-depressants and anxiety meds. She has finally started getting back to her old self, and I am so thankful.

I have checked and there are all kinds of rooms available at the Poly. Imagine that! I'm crazy. I know...

Poly was always my "one day I will stay there" dream resort. We have been there for dinner, luau, and fireworks from the beach on the last several trips, and I can honestly say I don't ever care if I stay there now. The long houses look so dark and dated from the outside. The main building is terribly crowded and loud. And I just don't get that relaxed feeling I get at CSR. DH's dream is the tower at CR, and I have no desire for that, either. GF is beautiful, but always seems very cold to me. I guess if I were to stay at a deluxe, it would be BC or WL. But honestly... the thought of walking in closed hallways down long corridors is depressing. If I am going to do the mileage walking to my room, then I want it to be in the open air with a nice view!

 

[LuvvsMickey]

I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I hate cancer. It has taken so many of my family members. I can definitely relate to what your niece went through. She is extremely fortunate to have the right medications to treat her illness. It can be difficult to get the right "cocktail". Depression and anxiety is not something I would wish on my worst enemy. I'm glad she is feeling better and on the road to recovery.

I agree with you on the dark and dreariness of enclosed hallways at deluxe hotels. I enjoy the outdoors as well. But, I also love a balcony. I mentioned many pages back that I've never stayed in a deluxe hotel in my life let alone pay over $200 for a room. The 35% off summer rates is very enticing, I must admit. I'm sure we'll just be staying put at CSR because I am also a tightwad. HAHAHA!

 

[KatMark]

My sister passed away from cancer last fall. My niece, 19, started having panic attacks and became agorophobic (afraid to leave the house) after the shock wore off. She ended up quitting her job and dropping out of college because she couldn't drive herself to work. For a while it was really bad. They had her on some pretty heavy anti-depressants and anxiety meds. She has finally started getting back to her old self, and I am so thankful.



Poly was always my "one day I will stay there" dream resort. We have been there for dinner, luau, and fireworks from the beach on the last several trips, and I can honestly say I don't ever care if I stay there now. The long houses look so dark and dated from the outside. The main building is terribly crowded and loud. And I just don't get that relaxed feeling I get at CSR. DH's dream is the tower at CR, and I have no desire for that, either. GF is beautiful, but always seems very cold to me. I guess if I were to stay at a deluxe, it would be BC or WL. But honestly... the thought of walking in closed hallways down long corridors is depressing. If I am going to do the mileage walking to my room, then I want it to be in the open air with a nice view!

I am sorry to hear about your sister and I'm glad your niece is doing better. Cancer is the word I hate most in the English language. I had breast cancer almost three years ago and I saw what it did to my family. I don't wish that on anyone.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

I am sorry to hear about your sister and I'm glad your niece is doing better. Cancer is the word I hate most in the English language. I had breast cancer almost three years ago and I saw what it did to my family. I don't wish that on anyone.

Kudos to you for beating that dreadful disease. You go girl! My aunt died from breast cancer. It's my worst fear.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Originally Posted by karibritt01
My sister passed away from cancer last fall.

I'm so sorry. I understand what your niece went through - and am happy she is doing better now. It is not an easy journey.

When my son passed unexpectedly it changed me forever. It will be 10 yrs August 22 and I still cannot go shopping alone...last weekend I had my DD drop me off at a pretty outdoor mall, set up like a village...but as I began to walk around it was all I could do to hold back the tears. We've lived here 3 yrs and I don't know a soul. I miss my close friends so much....they were (still are) such a support to me ...anyhoo...

Kathy, I cannot even begin to imagine what you have been through as a cancer survivor. God bless you and thank God for your continued good health.

As for the Poly - it was our home resort from 1981 until 1988...we'd stay for a week in the summer and then a long weekend at CR in the winter to get away from the Boston cold. It's changed now, not even close to "the way it was"...lots of long time poly CM's are gone..the best ones. The ambiance is just not the same b/c guest service has gone down the drain. Sooo, even though I love a balcony too and would be tempted...well...yes. very tempted...I'd stay at the Poly aware that some of the enchantment is missing these days. Nevertheless, it is like being a million miles away...it's very, very relaxing......BUT..the balconies have spiders and lizards!!!

CSR will be fabulous...with those new rooms...nice!!!

 

[karibritt01]

We have a long family history of cancer, and I have lost a brother and a sister to it. My worst fear is not that I'll get it, but that I have passed it to my kids. DH's family has no history of cancer on either side, so I hope they get that from him. Congrats on beating it Kathy!

Enough of the depressing... lets plan some meals! Have you ever tried the Hoop Dee Doo?

 

[KatMark]

Kudos to you for beating that dreadful disease. You go girl! My aunt died from breast cancer. It's my worst fear.

Thanks! Luckily, I've been getting mammograms since I was 30 and it was detected very early.

I'm so sorry. I understand what your niece went through - and am happy she is doing better now. It is not an easy journey.

When my son passed unexpectedly it changed me forever. It will be 10 yrs August 22 and I still cannot go shopping alone...last weekend I had my DD drop me off at a pretty outdoor mall, set up like a village...but as I began to walk around it was all I could do to hold back the tears. We've lived here 3 yrs and I don't know a soul. I miss my close friends so much....they were (still are) such a support to me ...anyhoo...

Kathy, I cannot even begin to imagine what you have been through as a cancer survivor. God bless you and thank God for your continued good health.

Christine, you and I have talked and you know that you and I share a very sad day on August 22...we have a bond that will never break and you are always in my heart.

We have a long family history of cancer, and I have lost a brother and a sister to it. My worst fear is not that I'll get it, but that I have passed it to my kids. DH's family has no history of cancer on either side, so I hope they get that from him. Congrats on beating it Kathy!

Enough of the depressing... lets plan some meals! Have you ever tried the Hoop Dee Doo?

Thank you! In our over 25 visits, alone or with the kids, we've never been to Hoop Dee Doo? Have you gone? What is it like?

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Oh my goodness. I am so ashamed. I *just* noticed your tribute to your son in your signature. I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm only three years older than he. You could be my momma!! Big hugs to you. I wish you strength and hope to get through the bad times.

*plugs fingers in ears* I don't do lizzards! I know. I'm in biiiiiiggggg trouble. Hubby will have his work cut out for him.

 

[KatMark]

I think what we need is for the group of us to plan a trip in 2010 (since Minnie&Nana, karibritt01 and I can't go to Disney this year) where we all meet up and we can have a huge hugfest, have lots of drinks and have lots of laughs!

 

[karibritt01]

CSR will be fabulous...with those new rooms...nice!!!

Know what is funny... my kids HATE the photos of the new rooms! My DS11 says "They ruined it! I can't believe they took out all the color!" We all loved the tacky painted armoires and headboards... so different than anything we own! Now it looks like my house, right down to the pale green in my bedroom and cherry furniture!

I think we will try POFQ or CBR for our next trip. I love the look of POFQ... it's always called to me. But CBR will probably win out because of the pirate rooms.

Of course... I just broke the news to hubby last night about the next big vacation I want to take. I want to fly to to LA and spend a few days at DL. Then I want to hop on the Disney Wonder for the Panama Canal Repo cruise to come home to Orlando, then fly home. DH looked like he was going to have a heart attack! He knows that once I decide I'm taking a vacation... that we will be there if I have to sell organs to get there! And he knows that I have been pricing tickets and checking out hotels...