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

[tinacaplan]

See the happy looks on their faces? Yeah, that’s what it’s all about, people! We three were grinning from ear to ear, and couldn’t wait to get started!
Guest Services in City Hall

Yep, that IS what its all about!

It’s interesting that they did go Arts and Crafts or Mission style back here being on a Victorian Era street, because for weeks we three had been talking about my own house and going that style with it. You see Cherrie has been an interior designer/decorator for years and was quite good at what she did. Before she passes away, I want her input into my home, so I can always have a little piece of her with me to look at every day.

Interesting point about the light fixture...I always seem to notice these things. For example, it annoys me to no end when people here in New England decide to slap (plastic, non-functioning) shutters on every conceivable style of house in some misguided effort to make things look more colonial. And how cool your aunt was an interior designer. I think that's one of my dream jobs and getting some input from her would be a wonderful memento.

Loving the pictures and tour of Disneyland, too!

 

[All7OfUs]

Hi Everyone!

I know you've been wondering where in the HECK Tiki-Liesa has gone to! I've been MORE than absent on everyone's threads, and I've had to analyze a bit as to why. Here is the reasons I came up with:

Summer is turning out to be crazy busy for us! This yard I've been blessed with is a major piece of work- from watering (yes, we actually have to do that sometimes in Oregon!) to weeding and gardening. All of which are suffering terribly with everything else going on.

We've gotten ourselves involved in several fun activities like dance and re-enacting, and that is taking a chunk of time! The sewing alone is a huge time sucker- fun but, well, you get it.

And lastly, I just haven't had the "energy" to be here with the "stuff" going on. Although things are improving as it all gets talked through, I am really needing to focus here. FOR EXAMPLE, one of the parties involved (Bek's best friend) ended up getting fired yesterday; there is a very real possbility she will be moving in with us until she can get her feet back on the ground.

So, bear with me, as I take a breather from the threads of yours that you KNOW I want to be on. I desperately want to catch up and be there, but simply can't for a bit. I will keep updating, but only as I can.

Today, we are going berry picking and making jam; Saturday we are moving our garage FULL of stuff from Portland down to our home in Salem; Sunday is the no-fly zone; HOPEFULLY, Monday will bring a new day to play.

We'll see....

 

[mom3sonstt]

How great that you all can be a soft place to land for Bek's friend!

We will, of course, miss you when you cant be here - but will be anxiously awaiting to hear about all of your adventures while you are away from us.

I always thought re-enacting looked like fun. When my boys were in scouts the Scout leader was involved with "Rendezvous" - it's not a Civil War re-enactment, it's more like traders and trappers. We had a scout meeting out at the campground one time right before their event was supposed to start so they were both already in their "period" clothes. What I got a kick out of was that they weren't supposed to have "modern" items - but Carla was addicted to Mt Dew, so she had a hand made pottery mug that she carried around with her filled with her Mt Dew.

 

[jenbear123]

I love the start of Disneyland! Sorry to hear about that icky lemonade. Aspartame never makes anything taste very good

ETA: Don't worry about not being around on our threads. Life happens. Take each day as it comes and enjoy life! We'll all still be here....we're DISers after all

 

[KatMark]

ETA: Don't worry about not being around on our threads. Life happens. Take each day as it comes and enjoy life! We'll all still be here....we're DISers after all

There is no "DITTO" smilie. But I agree with Jen. We'll be here always.

 

[vamassey1]

I would love to be in an empty park! What a great experience. I would have been really tired too. I also take flash pictures is we're on only ones on a ride. This has only happened a few times. I also read the first Kingdom Keepers and I will never see Small World or Pirates in the same light.

So happy you've make it inside Disneyland. Since I've never been there I'm absorbing everything. Of course seeing y'all have so much fun is great too.

I hope I don't get flamed but I actually like the taste of diet stuff. Always have even as a little girl. I use to sneak the Dt. Dr Pepper at my friends house. If given a choice of a drink out of a machine it was TAB.

Hang in there and we'll all still be here when you can make it on. I so understand not truly feeling like being on here. I went through that in Dec and Jan

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Liesa, we understand - we all live "life" once in awhile! We'll be here when you get back. In the meantime, we'll have lots of quizzes on our threads J/K

 

[englishrose47]

I know so little about Disneyland....it's great to see all of your pictures and read the learnings you had.



We're not that hard to buy for.

Well for me Duct Tape wood be good , for Dan a Kindergarten spelling book !!!fot Tim another Whip do I need to go on!!!

 

[englishrose47]

Liessa I loved the pix of Disneyland , one of my consumers is going there in September !!!So I will get to see her Memory Book!!!

 

[Poolrat]

I'd have a better chance if he asked what the average air-speed of an unladen African swallow was.

I can tell you're shooting for "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"....but you're supposed to leave out the continent of origin and I'm supposed to reply with the question, "African or European?".

What is your favorite color?

 

[Poolrat]

Liesa, I totally understand life getting in the way.

Must be going around because things here are super busy. Some funand exciting, some exhausting and time consuming.

Hamg in there and we will be here when you are able. Don't forget you have my number if you need it.

 

[brookelizabeth]

From page 116 - I'm caught up!

Completely decked out in authentic costume, obviously handmade with tender loving care, was a little girl about 10 or 11 years old. As the music played, she followed EVERY step of the dancers there on the sidewalk, never missing one beat. The crowd was almost as amazed at her as the show on the street. At one point, she reached behind her for the flag prop, and followed along with that too. After the show, I asked her mother how she had learned to do that, and was told that she had watched videos of the Trolley Show for years, and this was her dream- to dance and sing along. Truly it was wonderful to see a little girl making such a memory!

What a fantastic moment with the young girl dancing out the steps!!! How incredible.

And I'm sure there was much talk over the feet picture - but I just gotta say, one of these times you should buy some fake hair and take a picture....

Once again, I find myself in a game quandary. Somehow, I’ve lost the answers to perhaps more than a few of your Master Predictor submissions. I am so sorry!! I know at least 2 of you have re-sent those to me (Tanya, is it possible to send those once again?) Here is the list of those for whom I still have the original answers. I KNOW more than 12 played! For some reason, I just must have mis-placed a bunch of answers in a computer transfer somewhere along the line.


Glennbo, that's nice, Shannn, Jenb1023, Tinkgurl, Pollito916, Slpg.Booty, PyratePrincess, Cynthia, Millie, Rosie, Flossbolna, (Katharina, I have yours too now.)

I'm too late now, but I had sent mine via PM a loooong time ago. I haven't a clue what I answered! All well!

Oh my freakin' word! HILARIOUS!

And your DA does look like a million bucks! She's just one of those women who have it all together, you can tell. She's beautiful!

Hi Everyone!

I know you've been wondering where in the HECK Tiki-Liesa has gone to! I've been MORE than absent on everyone's threads, and I've had to analyze a bit as to why. Here is the reasons I came up with:

Summer is turning out to be crazy busy for us! This yard I've been blessed with is a major piece of work- from watering (yes, we actually have to do that sometimes in Oregon!) to weeding and gardening. All of which are suffering terribly with everything else going on.

We've gotten ourselves involved in several fun activities like dance and re-enacting, and that is taking a chunk of time! The sewing alone is a huge time sucker- fun but, well, you get it.

And lastly, I just haven't had the "energy" to be here with the "stuff" going on. Although things are improving as it all gets talked through, I am really needing to focus here. FOR EXAMPLE, one of the parties involved (Bek's best friend) ended up getting fired yesterday; there is a very real possbility she will be moving in with us until she can get her feet back on the ground.

So, bear with me, as I take a breather from the threads of yours that you KNOW I want to be on. I desperately want to catch up and be there, but simply can't for a bit. I will keep updating, but only as I can.

Today, we are going berry picking and making jam; Saturday we are moving our garage FULL of stuff from Portland down to our home in Salem; Sunday is the no-fly zone; HOPEFULLY, Monday will bring a new day to play.

We'll see....

Sorry to hear about stressful family life "stuff" - but don't worry about us! We will be here when you get back to us. Focus on what is most important now...and don't forget the fun stuff. And perhaps, just maybe, I'll be able to stay caught up! BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I am truly enjoying your report - both WDW and DL!

 

[Millie12591]

Sounds like the start of your trip with LeeAnn is going well, and the start of your DL experience is too!! I looooooove Disneyland, it's where I cut my first Disney teeth. <----See!

 

[eandesmom]

Liesa,

Focus on home and hearth, we'll all be here. I've not been good about being anywhere lately and need to improve all around. In fact I missed all your drama (though I did see the laptop post on FB briefly) due to 3 days of non stop yardwork in a lame attempt to mitigate months of neglect. I am grateful your laptop was found, losing pictures is heartbreaking (I accidentally deleted all of Evan's 6th grade graduation pics...) I'm so glad it turned up. Prayers that all works out as it's meant to with Bek's friend and...life...and kids...and all that!

THANK you for the Carnation pics. Oh that brings back sweet memories and wistful childish longings...wanting so badly to go in there.



That right there makes me want a DL trip!

Very glad no one choked, that drink sounds hideous, I tried something like that recently and had to go dump it out and refill with something like Sprite.

 

[jenb1023]

I of course agree with everyone else! Take your time at home - we will all be here! I have taken many hiatuses myself when life got too crazy to keep up and I have always been welcomed back by everyone!

Love the Disneyland Report and photos! The Carnation Cafe looks so cute!

 

[norybell]

Hi Liesa!

I haven't been around for a while, and I missed so many wonderful updates! I'm so glad you're posting about your dlr trip...I'm sure it was bittersweet, but how special to be someplace with so many special memories, with people you love. I can't wait to hear more!

 

[Millie12591]

You know how I feel about you not being on the boards as much , as you know when we talked the other day I'm all for you taking a break and getting to a slower pace in life.

I knew everyone here would be supportive as they always have been. Do what you need to do girlie, we're always here.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

We're not that hard to buy for.

gift cards work just fine.

Well for me Duct Tape wood be good , for Dan a Kindergarten spelling book !!!fot Tim another Whip do I need to go on!!!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Hey there Liesa

I hope things are going well at home for you. I completely understand how issues in real life get in the way of the disboards! Hang in there!

Loved the DL update! What a bittersweet trip for all of you. That Carnation Cafe looks utterly charming, though I'd have sent back that aspartame tea too! Blech, I hate articially sweetened stuff.

Love all the fourth of July decorations too. It really added that American charm to Main Street!

That lamp was really beautiful, I think the Mission style is really charming as well and will look nice in your home. Did your Aunt offer any tips yet for how to decorate it? What a sweet idea Liesa.

Ok, you're all rapidly becoming Disney bathroom experts! The first couple of times we went to Disney, my youngest DD was constantly having to pee! My DH called her the bathroom inspector because it seemed we couldn't more than a few feet without another stop!

Looking forward to the rest of the DL review!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Just caught up with the beginning of the DL tour! Can't wait to see more of the park.

Sorry your lemonade was crappy. I know they keep trying with diet drinks, but they all just still seem a little "off". I find myself mixing Coke and Diet Coke at the fountain in order to cut calories and keep the taste from being too diet-y. Seems to work ok. That's not always an option, though.

I can tell you're shooting for "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"....but you're supposed to leave out the continent of origin and I'm supposed to reply with the question, "African or European?".

Of course, you are correct.

What is your favorite color?

Blue--no, wait!