ABCs of Trip Reporting, Pt. 2-Life Can Be Crappy and Then You Move On (3/7)

[All7OfUs]

,I really lucked out on DD's government book, a friend's daughter had taken it the semester before and I got it for $50. A used one at the bookstore was $95

It's TOTAL piracy!! And frankly, it seems wrong. I'm all for private enterprise and business for profit and all that... but a mark up on a USED BOOK that is REQUIRED is a load of BS. Next time, I'm going to Craig's List to see what I can find. That is also part of the free market concept.

 

[Millie12591]

It's TOTAL piracy!! And frankly, it seems wrong. I'm all for private enterprise and business for profit and all that... but a mark up on a USED BOOK that is REQUIRED is a load of BS. Next time, I'm going to Craig's List to see what I can find. That is also part of the free market concept.

Be careful, don't buy to far in advanced. A lot of times they issue a new "revised," book/volume so they can still rob you blind. My son found this out last semester when he thought he found a book for cheap, almost bought it and then found out they were changing the book.

 

[All7OfUs]

Be careful, don't buy to far in advanced. A lot of times they issue a new "revised," book/volume so they can still rob you blind. My son found this out last semester when he thought he found a book for cheap, almost bought it and then found out they were changing the book.

Publishing companies do that all the time. They change a few words, call it a new 'edition' and then only sell that new one on contract to the schools. It's a scam. And it irks me that the students are the ones who have to put up wiith it, or not study. They can't change it now; the bookstore ON campus told me that it is the official one of the term. And I have 2 weeks to return it for full price.

If anyone works for a publishing company, I apologize for my rant. Maybe I am missing something that the consumers aren't aware of... To us, it really just feels like overcharging for a product, and that we are really held hostage to it.

 

[addictedtothemouse]

I absolutely love the Japanese drummers.

I think, if you don't mind, that I'll use your idea of shopping around the world. It sounds like fun looking for the elusive bargain.

Every time I go into the Morrocco Pavilion my allergies act up. It was so bad last time that I had to go back to the resort and take out my contacts and flush my eyes. May be it's the incense? I'm still going to go back this trip, I'll just make sure that I have my glasses and eye rinse with me!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I love your visit to Japan, I would love to just sit by the water and read or reflect for awhile - too bad you were getting a headache I love that store, feels like home to us. We always go in thinking we will bring something home for posterity - I guess we got some pretty chopsticks, but we have ALOT of stuff, so we always just end up getting snacks and food items we can't get here. I can't wait to see what you get when you go back!

I love "the sign." Too bad they don't teach that at Walmart! Of course the requests could be pretty strange

I think Miss Fashion plate is Marilyn Monroe - you know she and Elvis are living on a deserted island in the caribbean!

I'm glad you are getting your classes! Mark and Lindsay used half.com to get alot of their books, once they knew for sure which ones were required:

http://www.half.ebay.com/

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Besides, I had already blown my drink budget for the day, and once again, I was afraid that, on the 1% chance it actually had a little proof poured into it, I didn’t want to weave the rest of my way around the Lagoon.

Good call. Plus, you could end up walking around the park in this:

Morocco is high energy, vibrant, colorful and festive; Japan, at least in my mind’s eye, is also high energy, yet tranquil, peaceful, subdued and understatedly elegant. No less beautiful, no less attractive.

Beautifully stated.

Left.


Without a souvenir.

Here's where you need a soundtrack for your TR. What better place for one of those orchestral stings that accompanies a cliffhanger right before the commercial break?

A shot glass with the American flag? Nope. Not my cup of tea. A bandana to wear to my next Bruce Springsteen concert? Huh uh. A little Statue of Liberty made of acrylic right out of China?

I know. You were holding out for a wind-up Mt. Rushmore that dances along with your iPod, weren't you? Nothing says "America" more than that.

Then it struck me! I had tried many times to find some of Voices of Liberty music online to buy, but couldn’t. That was it! I found 2 recordings of collections and snatched one up for about $12. Yeah, over budget, but my fuzzy Disney Math was telling me, that since I had only spent $5.75 on the mirror, I had some to play with. It’s on my iPod now, and I love it! A very good find, indeed!

Yeah, I guess there's that, too. Good call!

I know it's hard to read, so, ETA: The sign says, "Never say NO to a guest. Turn their request into a reality. Make every guest feel special."

Love it!

Just as I grabbed my water and headed for the door, I turned just in time to see a dad slap one of his boy’s faces and yell something at him. Pissed me off! I don’t want to see that ANYWHERE, especially while at Disney World!! There is no excuse for that. And I’ll leave it alone there, as it gets me worked up just typing it.

Hate it! Wow, that's just ugly.

Perhaps they might also want to include fashion manners in their “Disney for Beginners” course. As I left “America”, this met my eyes.

Well, you only have to make that mistake once. I'll never wear heels in the parks again, lemme tell ya.

 

[chloe770]

What you played in Japan is called Beyblades. Made by Hasbro I think. They are sold in TRU, Walmart, Target or you can just stop by my house. We have TONS of them.

I agree about being mad at seeing the father slap his kid, and at Disney no less. Someone need to teach these people about a parent time out.

I'm guessing that a whole lot of boys are hoping that you girl will drop something and need to pick it up. I cant even imagine wearing those shoes and that dress at a park.

 

[norybell]

A shot glass with the American flag? Nope. Not my cup of tea. A bandana to wear to my next Bruce Springsteen concert? Huh uh. A little Statue of Liberty made of acrylic right out of China?

Sheesh, Liesa, what kind of an American are you? Saying no to a flag shot glass??!!

Sorry to hear about your headache...I tend to wake up with them my first few days at Disney (or anywhere, for that matter) -- I think flying triggers them for me. I hope it goes away soon; nothing's worse than wanting to enjoy precious vacation hours, but to be stuck in the room with a headache!

Publishing companies do that all the time. They change a few words, call it a new 'edition' and then only sell that new one on contract to the schools. It's a scam. And it irks me that the students are the ones who have to put up wiith it, or not study. They can't change it now; the bookstore ON campus told me that it is the official one of the term. And I have 2 weeks to return it for full price.

If anyone works for a publishing company, I apologize for my rant. Maybe I am missing something that the consumers aren't aware of... To us, it really just feels like overcharging for a product, and that we are really held hostage to it.

My DH's parents work for a little college where the students can rent textbooks, which I think it a pretty awesome idea. And I'm sure that at some point in the future (maybe this is happening some places already?) students will be able to rent e-readers and download much cheaper versions of the texts. Textbook publishers are going to be in real trouble very soon, if they don't figure out a better business model!

 

[maroo]

I am back!

Now I just gotta catch up!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

nice score on the sign to tell them how to treat guests...it is fun to find stuff that you are not really suppose to see, but sometimes do in the world.

isnt that the outfit that all teen girls are wearing now a days...

i tell you, if we have a daughter she is wearing winter clothes all year long

 

[chloe770]

nice score on the sign to tell them how to treat guests...it is fun to find stuff that you are not really suppose to see, but sometimes do in the world.

isnt that the outfit that all teen girls are wearing now a days...

i tell you, if we have a daughter she is wearing winter clothes all year long

Or you can just lock her in the closet with my daughter until she is 35.

 

[maroo]

I am only to page 8...but you have already gone to the UK and France!!!

You are well on your way around the world!

AWESOME updates!! You are such a great writer! I wanna buy your book one day!

Which day are you on now!?!? I am so lost...and wasn't I on this trip?!

 

[MKBekka]

Here's where you need a soundtrack for your TR. What better place for one of those orchestral stings that accompanies a cliffhanger right before the commercial break?

Duh-duh-duh DUM!!!! (the Filth)

MOM!!! WHERE IS THE HAT PICTURE?!

 

[blessedmom4]

BUT I am FINALLY out of lurkdom on this thread....GULP....



MAROO!!!!!!!!!!

 

[maroo]

BUT I am FINALLY out of lurkdom on this thread....GULP....



MAROO!!!!!!!!!!

Out of lurkdom!!!

It's a PARTY!


thanks for the wishes!

 

[maroo]

Bayblades!!!!

William would just about keel over dead to hear you call it something that spins around... lol

William LOVES those things!

Nevermind that Lisa saw them and totally didn't get him any... I guess she figured they have them at Walmart so there was little need to spend our precious Disney cash. And she already bought him some Pokemon cards from the WALMART before we even hit Disney property as his souvie - isn't that funny!?!? Good way to save some cash, I suppose!


LOVED the Japan/America update! That lady needs to try again with the dress....???

 

[GreatBiscuit]

You've sure been an absent entity around here lately. No more shifts at home??

We outgrew ZZUB's blog so we've created full fledged website. All my spare time these past couple o' weeks has been spent modifying xml and CSS code.

 

[All7OfUs]

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May you enjoy all He has for you, and may you find favor on this-

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Have a wonderful birthday, My Friend!!!!

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[addictedtothemouse]

Happy Birthday, Maroo!!!​

 

[KatMark]

Happy Birthday, Maroo!