An Invasion of a "STRANGER" Kind.... NEW THREAD IS UP!! Go Thee NOW!

[Millie12591]

Oh yeah Tim, POP pool is dookie heaven.

Liesa, the goodies are wonderful, and about that bath....if you want cheese in your bath then at least make it a full party and bring the crackers next time! Hope to talk with you before I go, if not I will miss you and will do my best to get back online and hopefully start a TR. Just be patient with me seeing how it will be the week before graduation...lots of company will be coming in.
My love to you and blessing to everyone. I'll miss all y'all.

 

[MKBekka]

Have 2 & 1/2 minutes? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th_aBzrV37M

This is a classic!!!!! Love this movie!

Speaking of gross swimming pools, did you know that your body makes about two FULL swimming pools of spit in a lifetime?? Makes me shudder.

 

[All7OfUs]

Never knew that about the POP pool!!!!!


DOOKIE!!!! I haven't watched this movie in a while... I need to.

YUP, a scary factoid I'll bet you wished you never knew. I think Mrs. the King had some pretty hilarious stories about this very subject.

Hello!! Can anyone say....PACKING!!! That's pretty much what I've been doing off and on all day. And I haven't finished!
I helped my son get packed and a lot of what I needed done to get some of my stuff packed. I feel like I'm going to forget something!!! I've had a list made for a while, and add things to the list as needed to remind me to get things done....I can't believe it's all or nothing tomorrow!!!
If I don't get it done then, then it's not getting done....we leave for the airport at 4:45 a.m. and

Don't sweat it! Anything you forget you can buy for a million dollars in the shops at your resort! OK, sorry, that wasn't nice. Calling you now.

Oh yeah Tim, POP pool is dookie heaven.

Liesa, the goodies are wonderful, and about that bath....if you want cheese in your bath then at least make it a full party and bring the crackers next time! Hope to talk with you before I go, if not I will miss you and will do my best to get back online and hopefully start a TR. Just be patient with me seeing how it will be the week before graduation...lots of company will be coming in.
My love to you and blessing to everyone. I'll miss all y'all.

Ha!! Cheese and crackers. Now it's not only a spa experience, it's snack time too. A one-size-fits-all bath time.

YES!! You really need to do a TR!! And we'll be patient. Maybe.

Speaking of gross swimming pools, did you know that your body makes about two FULL swimming pools of spit in a lifetime?? Makes me shudder.

EWWWWWWWWW!!!!

 

[All7OfUs]

When I last left you, I had given you a peek into the POP and Poly chapters. You did a VERY nice job at fluffing Minnie up to a nice round 10! Congratulations, and THANK YOU!!

Moving along, we've come to the last section of resorts. Who knew one trip could fit so many resort stays in it??!! Leave it to the Terrific Trio to accomplish such amazing feats!! Our last resort, and the longest of the stays, is Port Orleans Riverside- for a whopping 5 nights! Wahoo!

Didn't Cynthia do a fantabulous job on the cover?:



And look at all the fun things we have planned:


No problem finding 10 things to do here!

But our Top 10 lists aren't done yet!! Huh-uh! I've done a Top 10 for DTD:



And a Miscellaneous Top 10 as well:



Obviously, a few things have changed there too! Disney has decided to say, "BOO to you" in a whole new way, for which I may never forgive them.

I actually do have one possible Meet with Leslie (Lady Lallie), and a tour is still a possibility.

And that rounds out the Park/Resort/ and Other Top 10 and Must do Lists.

But my calendar tells me (in an annoying and frantic sort of way) that May is HALF OVER!!!! So we must march on; so I present to you:

The MEAL PLANNING SECTION:



First page is all our ADRs in one place; date, time, and #:



Next is a page with my OOP meals budgeted out with what I hope to get. It will be very fun to see if I'm on target, and if I end up being in the mood for what looks good on the menu now.



Another important page is the Snack Ideas List. I think it'll be fun to see if I get all, some or none of these!



What Trip Planning Journal would be complete without one of these? (Thanks, Cynthia!!!!!!! ) By the way, my drinks list does not stop here! I have an idea for EACH day (mind you it's only an idea) on my daily itineraries, of which you'll see in a week or two.



Lastly, I have one more page that is my CS List. But that has wildly changed in the last weeks, and I need to update it. Just picture a nice, tidy little list of the places I've mentioned in previous installments like Casey's, Tangierine, etc.... Cantina had to come off because they closed it, and Fish and Chips came off as well, since I"m going to Rose and Crown.

Now, may your baths be non-cheesy, and your Disney dreams be sweet and long!

 

[Flossbolna]

wonderful pages!! What a lot of work you put into this!!

Just one comment on your drinks list: don't get any of the German drinks, they are all spirits and not very nice ones either... Rather get a nice glas of Riesling or so...

And not to be picky, but the flag you have there for Germany is not the correct one... Only the government and the military are supposed to use the flag with the eagle in the middle, the normal flag is just black-red-gold stripes...

 

[that's nice]

Oh yeah Tim, POP pool is dookie heaven.

You probably are not going to see this but have a great trip!!!!!!!!

Speaking of gross swimming pools, did you know that your body makes about two FULL swimming pools of spit in a lifetime?? Makes me shudder.

That is interesting.... and a lot of spit!

YUP, a scary factoid I'll bet you wished you never knew. I think Mrs. the King had some pretty hilarious stories about this very subject.

I can see the POP pool looking just like that pool from Caddyshack. Total mayhem then someone spotting the dookie floating by and everyone 'running' for their lives!!

 

[All7OfUs]

You are RIGHT!!! Yikes! I want a real "common use" flag, not a gov't one!! I will definitely FIX that!! And I did know that!! How that slipped in there- well, I just wasn't paying attention!

I really didn't plan on getting one in Germany. I think I"m leaning more towards a Sunset in Morocco, a Grey Goose in France and maybe champagne in Italy. We'll see which one wins. Honestly, the budget only has enough cash for about 2. So....??? You (and I) will have to wait for the TR to see which one makes the cut.

 

[that's nice]

BTW... forgot to comment on the book. I am really impressed! Your top 10's in these sections are pretty full. That Epcot section looks very daunting... there are a LOT of drinks on there!!!!!

 

[All7OfUs]

You probably are not going to see this but have a great trip!!!!!!!!




That is interesting.... and a lot of spit!




I can see the POP pool looking just like that pool from Caddyshack. Total mayhem then someone spotting the dookie floating by and everyone 'running' for their lives!!

Ninja poster!

OK, yes, Millie is likely totally freaking out, and getting ready to get on a plane!!! Lucky girl!

You know the old joke amongst pre-teens, right?? would you rather...
Blech! never mind!!

Honestly, I think swimming at the POP is not in my future. I am not a big leisurely dip sorta gal; if I get in I want to really swim, as in laps. And the POP really has no draw for me. The Poly pool on the other hand.... that's an entirely different story all together!!

 

[All7OfUs]

BTW... forgot to comment on the book. I am really impressed! Your top 10's in these sections are pretty full. That Epcot section looks very daunting... there are a LOT of drinks on there!!!!!

I may not remember a blasted thing!!

 

[Pyrate_Pryncess]

So.........As I was reading about the poops in the pop pool it made me think of all the years I worked at Water Country USA. It is a water park that is owned by Busch Gardens. I worked there every summer up until I started having kids and didn't want to be seen in a swim suit . WCUSA has 3 kiddie pools. That needs to be stated because you can't even imagine how many toddlers are there on a given summer day.

Each day, each pool is closed an average of 3 times for poo removal and chemical balancing caused from poop! Now, that doesnt mean that only 3 kids have poo'd in the pool that day. That means that MORE than 3 kids have poo'd! There are so many chemicals added to the water that the poo is killed immediatley.

Those "swim diapers" they make toddlers wear are useless. They arent used to keep pee out of the water. They pee and it goes right into the water, as if there was no diaper to stop it. The swim diapers are there to hopefully keep poo in until the parents see it and clean the child.

Moral of this story: Even if you can't see the Poo......it is there. A national study shows that 100% of children under 4 pee and poo in public pools and that 65% of ADULTS pee in pools too! Next time those chemicals burn your eyes just remember, it may be better to have burning eyes than to swim with active pee and poo!

and FYI, even knowing all of this, working the pools, cleaning visual poo out of the pools and seeing how many chemicals are thrown in......I will still be at the park on opening day! I will still go and come home smelling like chlorine for a week after!

 

[MRYPPNS]

Looks Good! I love you OOP list.....it's something that I would so do!

 

[that's nice]

Ninja poster!

OK, yes, Millie is likely totally freaking out, and getting ready to get on a plane!!! Lucky girl!

You know the old joke amongst pre-teens, right?? would you rather...
Blech! never mind!!

Honestly, I think swimming at the POP is not in my future. I am not a big leisurely dip sorta gal; if I get in I want to really swim, as in laps. And the POP really has no draw for me. The Poly pool on the other hand.... that's an entirely different story all together!!

I don't think I know that old joke? hummmm?

Well maybe you can find a little time to swim at POP. If not just think of all the pee & poo you won't have to swim with (ie. pyrate pryncess)

I may not remember a blasted thing!!

Take lots of pictures!!!!!!

 

[All7OfUs]

65% of ADULTS pee in pools too!

I will still be at the park on opening day!

OK, so who's going to be the first to fess a dribble??

I'm not sure much will keep me out of the Poly Poo-l, given a warm day, and a good Lapu, who would care?

Looks Good! I love you OOP list.....it's something that I would so do!

I can't even begin to tell you how much fun I've had going over, and over, and over, and over, and over my lists.

I don't think I know that old joke? hummmm?

Well maybe you can find a little time to swim at POP. If not just think of all the pee & poo you won't have to swim with (ie. pyrate pryncess)

Take lots of pictures!!!!!!

You know the one, about swimming a river of snot and so forth and so forth...

to be very honest, I'd rather hunt down a few more photo opps.
The POP poo-l of all of them really seem geared toward swimming with your kids or a group, not alone.

I promise. Lots of tipsy photos for your pleasure.

 

[maroo]

Of course Maroo. Praying.

Thank you!

Have a great trip!!!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope things start looking up soon!

Me too!

Already have been!!

Thank you!!!

Holding these dear ones very near in heartfelt prayer.

Thank you so much! Love the angel.

Maroo, we are praying for Lisa.

Thank you!

Maroo, Lisa is in my prayers

Thank you!

When I last left you, I had given you a peek into the POP and Poly chapters. You did a VERY nice job at fluffing Minnie up to a nice round 10! Congratulations, and THANK YOU!!

Moving along, we've come to the last section of resorts. Who knew one trip could fit so many resort stays in it??!! Leave it to the Terrific Trio to accomplish such amazing feats!! Our last resort, and the longest of the stays, is Port Orleans Riverside- for a whopping 5 nights! Wahoo!

Didn't Cynthia do a fantabulous job on the cover?:



And look at all the fun things we have planned:


No problem finding 10 things to do here!

But our Top 10 lists aren't done yet!! Huh-uh! I've done a Top 10 for DTD:



And a Miscellaneous Top 10 as well:



Obviously, a few things have changed there too! Disney has decided to say, "BOO to you" in a whole new way, for which I may never forgive them.

I actually do have one possible Meet with Leslie (Lady Lallie), and a tour is still a possibility.

And that rounds out the Park/Resort/ and Other Top 10 and Must do Lists.

But my calendar tells me (in an annoying and frantic sort of way) that May is HALF OVER!!!! So we must march on; so I present to you:

The MEAL PLANNING SECTION:



First page is all our ADRs in one place; date, time, and #:



Next is a page with my OOP meals budgeted out with what I hope to get. It will be very fun to see if I'm on target, and if I end up being in the mood for what looks good on the menu now.



Another important page is the Snack Ideas List. I think it'll be fun to see if I get all, some or none of these!



What Trip Planning Journal would be complete without one of these? (Thanks, Cynthia!!!!!!! By the way, my drinks list does not stop here! I have an idea for EACH day (mind you it's only an idea) on my daily itineraries, of which you'll see in a week or two.



Lastly, I have one more page that is my CS List. But that has wildly changed in the last weeks, and I need to update it. Just picture a nice, tidy little list of the places I've mentioned in previous installments like Casey's, Tangierine, etc.... Cantina had to come off because they closed it, and Fish and Chips came off as well, since I"m going to Rose and Crown.

Now, may your baths be non-cheesy, and your Disney dreams be sweet and long!

WOW.

Those are awesome!!!

 

[KatMark]

LOVE the new chapters. However, no where on your list did I see POPCORN or a Mickey Bar?

I've heard about "that" issue at Pop as well (part of the reason we won't stay at a value).

 

[tinkgurl]

Wow Liesa! You got some MORE neat pages!! As you know, I loved the cover pages for each chapter.

One thing for DTD: even if you don't get one, just check out the margarita stand and say hi to it for me. There's some great tables next to it, which would be perfect to make a pit stop and catch up on your TR notes!

I can't believe how planned out you have your ADR's! Way organized!

 

[All7OfUs]

WOW.

Those are awesome!!!

I have a feeling those little books are going to come in handy more than once.

LOVE the new chapters. However, no where on your list did I see POPCORN or a Mickey Bar?

I've heard about "that" issue at Pop as well (part of the reason we won't stay at a value).

Nope. Neither of those hold a draw for me. I dont' LOVE ice cream, and popcorn just doesn't rate a snack credit or $4 for me. I want things I can't easily get anywhere else- like Dole Whip Floats.

Wow Liesa! You got some MORE neat pages!! As you know, I loved the cover pages for each chapter.

One thing for DTD: even if you don't get one, just check out the margarita stand and say hi to it for me. There's some great tables next to it, which would be perfect to make a pit stop and catch up on your TR notes!

I can't believe how planned out you have your ADR's! Way organized!

I am planning on doing up another page. And it involved ALL of you!!

I want to throw together a "FAVORS PAGE"; one of all the things you guys would like me to hunt down, find and either do/ see/ find/ photograph etc....

You have the first two entries: Mickey phones and now, the marg. stand.

(BTW, you aren't forgetting my photo challenge are you??)

I still need to get those last 2 ADR #s from maroo- thanks for reminding me!

 

[eandesmom]

What Trip Planning Journal would be complete without one of these? (Thanks, Cynthia!!!!!!! ) By the way, my drinks list does not stop here! I have an idea for EACH day (mind you it's only an idea) on my daily itineraries, of which you'll see in a week or two.



Lastly, I have one more page that is my CS List. But that has wildly changed in the last weeks, and I need to update it. Just picture a nice, tidy little list of the places I've mentioned in previous installments like Casey's, Tangierine, etc.... Cantina had to come off because they closed it, and Fish and Chips came off as well, since I"m going to Rose and Crown.

I can't take credit for it, I stole it. I am however going to make a new version, one of these days in all my free time. For a few reasons.

1. It's limited to Epcot.
2. It's not the best quality jpeg
3. Because I feel like it.

I have to get my arms around my changing garanimal plan now that we added WP&more first so have vowed not to think about this stuff until after Sandie's visit.

 

[All7OfUs]

I can't take credit for it, I stole it. I am however going to make a new version, one of these days in all my free time. For a few reasons.

1. It's limited to Epcot.
2. It's not the best quality jpeg
3. Because I feel like it.

I have to get my arms around my changing garanimal plan now that we added WP&more first so have vowed not to think about this stuff until after Sandie's visit.

I agree! Having it limited to EPCOT is no good. I have one "suggestion" for each day for myself, and it's totally dependent on where I"ll be, or what I'm doing. It'd be nice to have a more comprehensive list by good things we've heard about in each park, resort, etc.... Maybe a template to fill in according to our tastes too. For example, you and Jeff are beer drinkers, I gag at the smell. I like mine sweet and fruity, you like yours on ice and more tart- see where I'm going with this??

I don't know a thing about making better jpegs, but I do get the "I feel like it" bit. Necessity is the Mother of Invention!