ABD 2010: Disers Go West - Let the Fun Begin

[aspen37]

Katherine and Heather, your both in my thoughts.

 

[aspen37]

Did anyone catch whether or not we have to DO something to get our our Photopass CD with the Guides' photos on it (so generously paid for by Dreams Unlimited), or is it going to be an automatic thing? I think Pete mentioned something about a "code" when he told us, but I haven't seen anything from ABD to indicate that we should be ordering the CD.

Thanks.

It's funny you ask this because I asked Kim if she received the the code from DU yesterday.
Kim said that it took about a month for her to get the CD that ABD gives for free and the photopass info from ABD when she was on the South West Splendors trip. So, I guess we have a couple of more weeks before we see anything.
I feel better that I not the only impatient person.

 

[macman752]

Joe cocker feeling alright is playing on the radio!
Guess everyone can picture what I am thinking of.

We are on our way to see my father for one last time.
I got the call this morning he would pass away before the day is done.
We did not have a good father daughter relationship, but I still want a chance to say goodbye!

Katherine and Heather, we hope that your visit will help you and your father. You are both in our prayers.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Heather and Katherine...

We are thinking of you.

 

[stenogoddess]

Hope this memory helps lift everyone's spirts tonight!

 

[Dodie]

It's funny you ask this because I asked Kim if she received the the code from DU yesterday.
Kim said that it took about a month for her to get the CD that ABD gives for free and the photopass info from ABD when she was on the South West Splendors trip. So, I guess we have a couple of more weeks before we see anything.
I feel better that I not the only impatient person.

It's just that I'm choosing pictures to print and getting ready to put my album together. I'm sure I'll end up using some of the Guides' pictures. Oh well, I'll just substitute those in later.

It's not just you, Anna.

Love your scrapbook pages Lauren. You're very talented.

 

[stenogoddess]

Love your scrapbook pages Lauren. You're very talented.

Aw, thanks for saying so Dodie. I can't even take half the credit though. I find other people's stuff that I really like and then use that as a jumping off point. It's called scraplifting. I'm not half so creative. Maybe in my next life! I'm wanting my CD too. There are a couple of things I can't work on until the CD shows up.

I really love this one. The best part of the airport is leaving it!

 

[katscradle]

Loving thoughts to you my friend! I am holding vigil with my Dad right now and know you are doing the right thing. I was supposed to fly home today but just bumped my flight out another couple of days, needing to stay until the end.

I understand completely Heather, and you and your father continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[3guysandagal]

Thanks for all the well wishes everyone!

This made me "Feelin Alright"

(Thanks Anna for the link!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpEP-N-9Vec

 

[katscradle]

Thank you for all the hugs, I really needed them.
I originally found out at the meet and greet through a Fb message from my sister that my father had been admitted to the hospital. I continued to get updates throughout the week.
He seemed to be getting better, as better as anyone can get that is terminally ill with cancer.
We went away for the weekend and when we got home Sunday night there were messages that he was not doing well. The doctors said he might have a week. Then this morning I got a call and was told if I wanted to see him I should come now as they did not think he would make it through the day.
So off we went, John drove and I cried.
I saw him and my aunt said that was what he was waiting for to see me which made me cry some more.
So now I am just waiting, crying, and feeling very lucky to have so many very very special friends.

The waiting is horrible!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

The waiting is horrible!

That's one of the things I'm thankful for today.

I know today has been hard on my Mom, but an extended hospital stay would have put her in the looney bin.

My Dad's in a better place now.

to you and John.

 

[katscradle]

That's one of the things I'm thankful for today.

I know today has been hard on my Mom, but an extended hospital stay would have put her in the looney bin.

My Dad's in a better place now.

to you and John.

Thanks Tom!

Your right he is, but it's hard on those left behind!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Sorry so late ...

Katherine, Heather and Tom,

You are in my family's thoughts and prayers to help you through this difficult time. Sending lots of hugs and pixie dust your way.

Jennifer (& Family)

 

[klam_chowder]

Hope this memory helps lift everyone's spirts tonight!

Fab pages, Lauren

I particularly like this one even tho it reminds me of one of my regrets. When we were there, I got in the Dole Whip queue and was going to have the CM make as many as possible before the doors opened, to pass out to the group as a tribute to Bawb. I was behind about 6(?) people in the queue and then one of the Guides told me that I wouldn't make it as I only had 4 minutes until the doors would open. So I stepped out of the queue but I later noticed our wait was longer and the guy I was behind, had just finished his tranaction so I would have made it to the counter. Too bad I didn't trust my instincts (I would have left the line if we started to go in anyway)

cheers,

 

[tickledtink33]

Thank you for all the hugs, I really needed them.
I originally found out at the meet and greet through a Fb message from my sister that my father had been admitted to the hospital. I continued to get updates throughout the week.
He seemed to be getting better, as better as anyone can get that is terminally ill with cancer.
We went away for the weekend and when we got home Sunday night there were messages that he was not doing well. The doctors said he might have a week. Then this morning I got a call and was told if I wanted to see him I should come now as they did not think he would make it through the day.
So off we went, John drove and I cried.
I saw him and my aunt said that was what he was waiting for to see me which made me cry some more.
So now I am just waiting, crying, and feeling very lucky to have so many very very special friends.

The waiting is horrible!

Thinking of you both.

 

[Carolinagal]

Sorry so late ...

Katherine, Heather and Tom,

You are in my family's thoughts and prayers to help you through this difficult time. Sending lots of hugs and pixie dust your way.

Jennifer (& Family)

Me too - have just caught up on the thread and I am so sorry you are such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

 

[macman752]

Yesterday's LA Times published an article on what goes on after Disneyland closes for the night. A few of us might dispute this statement:

"Meanwhile, the paint crews search for gates, fences, benches or buildings that have become faded, chipped or scratched. But they must use special paint that will dry before guests enter the park in the morning."

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-cover-disney-20100502,0,1663634.story?page=1&track=rss

It sure was special to be the only guests on Main Street in the morning wasn't it?

Enjoy!

 

[Circusgirl]

Thanks again to everyone for the warm blanket of support! Your thoughts and wishes are a great comfort.

Tom - Sending all best thoughts and wishes your way as you go through this tender time.

Karen - What a sweet idea about the Dole Whips! I'm going to pretend that we had them.

Lauren - I love the art you are making of our trip!!

I did manage to post another installment of my trip report this morning, and am slowly getting pictures ready to load up to the Flickr account. It is all moving slowly, but it is a comfort to work on it a little at a time as I have a moment here and there.

 

[stenogoddess]

Karen: You get all the points for a great idea!

Here's today's work:

How great was this morning!!!

 

[corky441]

That was an awesome morning -

as were the days before & the days after

I don't think I've not thought about that trip since it was over.

I'm really looking forward to a repeat Adventure with everyone. Could imagine all of us together - the guides would be lined up to be the ones to travel with us