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

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm ready to laugh, cry and be amazed! I am loving your aunts and mom already. Your aunt Cherrie reminds me of my dad's sisters - such great role models! And your mom reminds me of my mom! We'll have to delve into that sometime! In the meantime, I can't wait to see this story - and please remind us to "pee before Pooh!"

 

[All7OfUs]

Wow...now that's how you do a teaser!

I thought that might grab your attention

oh WOW!

I am drooling over that World of Color picture.

I can't wait to hear all about it, sounds fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yummy, eh??!!

OOOooooh Liesa! Can't wait to hear more. Sounds like a good time was had by all, or at least you!

I was completely in my element, and loving every minute!!

howdy, got my prize in the mail today...not sure if it is the same as everyone else since, i think she went with what she gave me at our meet for the 1st round prize, so dont want you guys getting upset that i got a 50 dollar disney gift card for round one.

Holy cow, it's getting thick in here! Everyone get your shovels out... on my count.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

QUOTE=MAGICFOR2;41579804]THIS JUST IN! Liesa just called to say that they are no longer stuck on IASW and are eating at Care Orleans! They had to go around twice - I'll let her tell you about it! THAT IS A NIGHTMARE FOR SURE!

Thanks for posting, Tammie! I was hoping you could relay some of my antics here for me!



It was fun...






for about 3 minutes. And at first I thought I'd like it too. But I can only take so much happiness!

I was beside myself with giddiness! It was magical for sure- not quite as good as Wishes, but very, very wonderful for sure! The Tink flight is.... wait, I"m getting way ahead of myself.



I majorly swinged and swayed. Really, I did.



WOW! I should have done that too, but there was that annoying sign in my boat that said no crazy dancing! [/QUOTE]

Oh shoot! You got in the boat with the sign. Next time get in the other boat.

Thanks so much! I really had to put some thought into the writing on this because it runs at such a deep emotional level. That's sometimes really hard to do.

I'll definitely be adding a whole chapter on my thoughts on comparing the 2 resorts. This trip definitely gave me some new insights and opinions.

It's a party in the potty!! I think I should try my hand at rap- sounds like a winner to me!

That sounds like a Pull-Ups commercial!

I'm sitting at the airport right now as I wait to board my plane to Italy. Despite my travel anxiety I'm currently experiencing, you're first post about your trip to California made me want to tell you that I am so looking forward to hearing all about it. Even sounds like you gals had a blast already! Safe travels home and I hope you'll return the favour for my travels to Italy I'll be back in a week with lots of catching up to do!

Have a wonderful trip, Jen! Safe travels to you!

I hope I can stay on top of both TRs at the same time- eek, a bit daunting!



There's a lot of charm at the DLR! Lots of different attractions and you can't beat the weather!!

And tons of CLOSE cheap hotel options... more on that later....



And you know I'll give them in full!



DO want to hear about that!!!




Yes, the sun definitely had a lot to with that. But I also had to keep my chin up... large-ish story on the toxicity of my step-uncle... more forthcoming.



WHOA! That's awful, Tammie!! So sorry that happened!!!

They do work together for good, and I'm so, so thankful you're all safe!

Thanks, Liesa. We will get it figured out.

I think there will be plenty of prizes for everyone who participates... Just sayin'.

Oh, good. That will make the boys happy!

I thought that might grab your attention



Yummy, eh??!!



I was completely in my element, and loving every minute!!





Holy cow, it's getting thick in here! Everyone get your shovels out... on my count.

I, the sweet and innocent one, didn't even get the mirror joke until everyone else started splainin' it.

See I told you to come back quick because it was getting deep!

Have a great flight!

 

[All7OfUs]

I'm ready to laugh, cry and be amazed! I am loving your aunts and mom already. Your aunt Cherrie reminds me of my dad's sisters - such great role models! And your mom reminds me of my mom! We'll have to delve into that sometime! In the meantime, I can't wait to see this story - and please remind us to "pee before Pooh!"

It IS great to have a role model who I can look up to- even now as I watch her life ending- such grace is hard to find these days!

Yes, I would love to hear about your mom sometime- definitely a few issues there, but a lovely lady all around!

And that is one of the many things I learned this trip! In fact, I have an idea of a whole post about things I learned....

Liesa! come back quick - it's getting deep in here!

I see. Dan, you are one funny guy! Mickey got all my dollars, I'm afraid.

Hi Sandy!! Great to see you!!

Looky what I got to see tonight, arm in arm with my mom:


Seriously, that is what it is all about L!
Can't wait to hear all about it.
KIM

Exactly!! It was a moment I'll never forget as long as I live.

WE LOVE WORLD OF COLOR!!! But Fantasmic is still mine and my 4 yr old son's favorite. World of Color is my hubby's favorite so now we just make sure to watch both when we go.

Glad to see and hear you guys are having a terrific time!! Still sad I wasn't able to get down there and meet you but good news is we are going back July 10!!!!



Yes that is World of Color. It is an awesome show!! It's become a new favorite of my husband's so we now have to see it at least once every trip.

It was tough to catch both unless, of course, you have PHs, and time it exactly right. They time it just wrong for you to easily do both without running.

Glad you had a great time Liesa! Love Coronado Island. I was hoping Matt would get stationed in SD so I had an excuse to go.

Prayers sent for safe travels home!!!

Aw, too bad! There is a ton to do here! Even just sitting in the sun on a patio rocks my world. You can always encourage him to work on a transfer...

 

[All7OfUs]

sounds wonderful!!! wishing you safe travels home!

Sitting in SAN right with 2 hours left of waiting. T'will all be over soon and back to dirty floors and cooking for a bunch.

I received a prize for round 2! Thank you!

Praying for safe travels. I'm glad you had such a wonderful time -- it sounds like it turned out way better than you imagined.

Well, it wasn't as unique or wonderful as the first, but hope you like it nonetheless. Maybe Lauren or Marlene would like it?

It did turn out WAY better than I could have ever hoped, Glenn, thanks for being so understanding.

Finally , the Boys can see I am one of a kind , not a duplicate

How could anyone have ever thought differently?? You're special!!!

so your saying that my gift when we met is a one of kind?

and was not dublicated for anyone else.

Well, TECHNICALLY, yes, they were all different... if you want to get "technical" about it.

I would like to read it here for sure, but if you put it on the DLR forum, you might gain more readers - I think that area tends to have a whole different group of DIS peeps who are there to defend their territory against those who think the only Disney is WDW! Why can't we all be friends

I ended up putting it up on both! And GUESS WHAT??!! I've already met another Salemite!!!!

hmmm. . .tough one. If it is going to be a mini-Tr with several chapters, I would say on the DLR forum. Just be sure to link us! If it is not very long, I would probably just embed it in this one. So how's that for super helpful non-definitive advice - LOL! Can't wait to hear all about it!

No worries, now everyone can find it!! More work for me, but easier for y'all!

I would say put it here so I can easily find it.

I got round 2 prize also which was very quickly taken from me by DS. I put up a good fight and got it back tho.

OK, here it is!

glad you put up a fight for it. It's not like WOW, AMAZING!, but fun and something you can potentially use every day and make you smile

 

[All7OfUs]

i say put it here.

that way you dont put it there and get more readers here (who fallow you over from that one) who challange us on the contest and take away our prizes.

Nice thinking Dan!!!

just trying to make sure i win at least a share of the lead for round 3

Nice line of thinking there, Gentlemen, but I ended up putting it up on both. I highly doubt though, that anyone from over there will make it over here. The DLR side seems REALLY slow! But hot diggity, I've already "met" someone from my own home town!!!

 

[jedijill]

So glad you had a great trip and were able to spend some precious time with your aunt and mom. Your aunt looks like a hoot! (It must run in the family!!)

Have a safe trip home and can't wait to hear more!

Jill in CO

 

[mom3sonstt]

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Sounds fun!! I need to go and hunt for the game!!

Haven't actually put it up yet. I am still in the question gathering phase. So any suggestions are welcomed. In fact, I may sneak back and look at your master predictor and see how many of them i could plagiarize

 

[mom3sonstt]

I would also be someone that joined in on the P party in the potty. I know where every bathroom is in the parks.

oh gosh....you know what....I'm going to have to pay attention to where the potties are now. The last few years it hasn't been much of an issue, but now that I have some working replacement parts....well, I imagine it will be more important!

 

[All7OfUs]

So glad you had a great trip and were able to spend some precious time with your aunt and mom. Your aunt looks like a hoot! (It must run in the family!!)

Have a safe trip home and can't wait to hear more!

Jill in CO

Howdy, Jill!!

She is so funny; we laughed together till our sides ached over the last few days.

Hope I can get another update up soon!!

Haven't actually put it up yet. I am still in the question gathering phase. So any suggestions are welcomed. In fact, I may sneak back and look at your master predictor and see how many of them i could plagiarize

Oh good, I was cruising through your thread pretty quickly and didn't see it. Glad I didn't miss it!

You are welcome to use anything you want... I dont' hold any copyrights.

 

[All7OfUs]

oh gosh....you know what....I'm going to have to pay attention to where the potties are now. The last few years it hasn't been much of an issue, but now that I have some working replacement parts....well, I imagine it will be more important!

And there are definitely a few of us who can steer you in the right direction...

 

[Sleepingbooty]

A trip to Disneyland, at least for me, is so much more than just a day to ride on rides and eat a bag of popcorn; our family is steeped in Disney history from almost the year it opened in 1955, and our collective memories run deep with not only countless trips to the parks, but also with animators, and the studios. Join with me on an epic tale of one last trip to a magical place for a very special woman, who loves these parks as much as I do

Oh, I can't wait to hear about this, what a great beginning!

Aunt Cherrie looks fabulous! Love the ring You can see 'zest for life' written all over her face!

Oh wow - I can really see you in your mom! What a lovely lady!

(that was pretty random, but I think some of you will find it at least a little amusing)

Nice A double Liesa greeting

Once again, for the dozenth time that morning already, Cherrie slurs out- “So, let’s pee before Pooh!” It was instant belly laughing, as we all looked at each other hardly believing she actually said it, knowing full well the pun she had just made. It was hilarious, and maybe you had to be there, but seriously, I still snort laugh when I think about it.

Reminds me of the kind of good times and laughter my mom, aunts and cousin and I had on our girl trip this winter. Man, I have to get back to my all but abandoned TR one of these days!

Have a safe trip home Liesa!

 

[eandesmom]

Great intro to your mini TR! I for one am very glad you embedded it. It is slower over there in general, but even slower compared to a TR that moves as fast as yours does!

Pee before Pooh



I think you'll be laughing about it for years!

 

[All7OfUs]

Oops, time to get into my A boarding position. Scored a 25 after only checking in around 1:00 this morning!

I'll get back to replies again tomorrow after shopping.

 

[englishrose47]

Nice thinking Dan!!!

Yes nice thinking however the spelling

Rosie, I'll mail yours off in the next few days. I have to re-tool it a bit.



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It isn;t Camel Poo ,tolled to look like something is it !!!I still have the "snack" from DC , I haven't eaten it and it hasn;t exploded just sits there !!
Seriously I will love what ever it is !!!

 

[Poolrat]

A million bucks indeed. I can tell she is a special lady.

Everyone else beat me to it but



Round 2 has been received. I was very surprised when I came home late last night. It is on my Mickey purse right now. Thank you very much.

 

[Sandy321]

she looks like 20 million bucks.


i didnt know that you wore a headband during your greetings...things brings it up a notch...but i guess you need to keep the hair back so people can get the full effect of the greeting.

I'm just starting to read your trip report - and...

LOVE IT!!
Glory to God every day

 

[Sandy321]

ah... thought you posted more than 1!! Not that I'm greedy - but 4 pages? My life is too complicated, so glad I can run in here and escape!

and your mom IS gorgeous - and I love your Aunt! So thank you for sharing them with us, I know from reading your earlier posts, that you wanted this, but putting it all together and making that magic happen - just from ONE post - can I say

Mission Accomplished?

Thanks so much! I really had to put some thought into the writing on this because it runs at such a deep emotional level. That's sometimes really hard to do.

I'll definitely be adding a whole chapter on my thoughts on comparing the 2 resorts. This trip definitely gave me some new insights and opinions.

It's a party in the potty!! I think I should try my hand at rap- sounds like a winner to me!

Party in the potty?

Oops, time to get into my A boarding position. Scored a 25 after only checking in around 1:00 this morning!

I'll get back to replies again tomorrow after shopping.

dont mind me - get the shopping done - you might want to pick up some ready to eat meals tho...

PS Hope you made it home safe and sound - and you get a GOOD Night's sleep!!

 

[nodnol]

Great start to your DL TR, I'm looking forward to hear more about the trip and your mum and aunt!

We acquired a similar approach to visiting bathrooms on a trip to Scotland years ago. Magdalene, our friend Barbara (who went to DLP with us) and me went on this youth trip. One week in host families in Glasgow, one week bus trip in the Highlands. The simple rules:
- when in habitated areas: if one has to use the facilties, all three must use them to prevent another visit in just 15 minutes or so
- when in unhabitated areas, like the Highlands, use EVERY facility, even if you don't think it's necessary.

 

[brookelizabeth]

This is for my own reference, due to how grossly behind I am on your TR:

Hey Brook. You are on page 116. Read faster.