April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[TheTXTaylors5]

We are back from a hot and humid week in Florida. Note to self ... NEVER VISIT WDW IN THE SUMMER AGAIN!!!!!!!

I am working on downloading some pictures for my Trip Report and will post them soon.

Did DH like his present?????? Stay tuned ...

Jennifer

 

[miss missy]

Good morning all! I am sure we will make up time on this thread once more details are released!!

I didn't mean to say the brochure wasn't worth it -- I just think that if you are ordering to get more details on this specific tour its not very detailed. It is a good over view of what ABD offers and the quality of their product.

For sure, just an overview.

 

[miss missy]

Good morning

ABD cancelled all dates of the Boston tour back in February. My guess is due to lack of participation. Truthfully the description of the tour sounded kind of blah. I think ABD could have come up with something much better. There are a lot of great things to do in New England that they could have taken advantage of.

Good thing they did, it rained and rained those weeks

 

[miss missy]

We are back from a hot and humid week in Florida. Note to self ... NEVER VISIT WDW IN THE SUMMER AGAIN!!!!!!!

I am working on downloading some pictures for my Trip Report and will post them soon.

Did DH like his present?????? Stay tuned ...

Jennifer

I wanna know how he liked it

We are going in mid Aug for 12 days LOL, but I so so love the heat and sun. Been in Aug before, no problem. BUT we do sleep in and our start time is usually about 2pm, so we do fine and the nights are great. We just are PM peeps here

Can't wait to hear how it went!!

 

[katscradle]

Good morning guys!
Well I see I didn't miss much over the weekend while I was gone, that's good.
There is only so much time in the day for reading on the DIS!
Our weekends this summer will all be long weekends spent at the cottage.
Leave on Friday mornings or Thursday nights, and returning on Monday evenings. Except in August there is one weekend where we won't come home till Tuesday!
Now if I can just get my eating under control at the cottage.

 

[stenogoddess]

Hi everyone! It's hot down here. I mean HOT! This kind of heat just kills me. I just want to lay on the sofa under the fan and not move. Sadly, I have to work. This heat we have here keeps me from moving to Orlando. Why? Well, because Orlando is five hours south of here, which should equal more heat, and I totally cannot handle more heat. A heat index of 104 is plenty, thanks.

Also I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to have a bright, glowing, annoying red spot taken off the tip of my nose so that when I meet you all you don't have to avert your eyes and then later talk to other people about the poor Rudolph girl. I'm worried it's going to hurt, but beauty is pain, right? I will not chicken out, I will not chicken out, I will not chicken out.

And it's not covered by insurance. Of course it isn't. Why wouldn't the insurance company pay to have a red spot taken off my nose, when they could pay for the rounds of depression and anti-anxity meds I'll surely need if I don't get it removed. Plus, depression is a gateway for other things that insurance does pay for like my future heart problems, paranoia and eating disorder. Then there's the depression you all will likely feel after seeing my nose, so more insurance claims there. They should just save themselves a lot of grief and kick in some money on my nose. But they aren't. So, because I'm a good citizen, and vacation partner, I'm going to foot the bill myself tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

Yes, it HAS been slow at work now that you mention it. What gave it away that I have too much time on my hands? This incredibly long, pointless post? Ahh, I'll work on that!

 

[Tonya2426]

Hi everyone! It's hot down here. I mean HOT! This kind of heat just kills me. I just want to lay on the sofa under the fan and not move. Sadly, I have to work. This heat we have here keeps me from moving to Orlando. Why? Well, because Orlando is five hours south of here, which should equal more heat, and I totally cannot handle more heat. A heat index of 104 is plenty, thanks.

Also I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to have a bright, glowing, annoying red spot taken off the tip of my nose so that when I meet you all you don't have to avert your eyes and then later talk to other people about the poor Rudolph girl. I'm worried it's going to hurt, but beauty is pain, right? I will not chicken out, I will not chicken out, I will not chicken out.

And it's not covered by insurance. Of course it isn't. Why wouldn't the insurance company pay to have a red spot taken off my nose, when they could pay for the rounds of depression and anti-anxity meds I'll surely need if I don't get it removed. Plus, depression is a gateway for other things that insurance does pay for like my future heart problems, paranoia and eating disorder. Then there's the depression you all will likely feel after seeing my nose, so more insurance claims there. They should just save themselves a lot of grief and kick in some money on my nose. But they aren't. So, because I'm a good citizen, and vacation partner, I'm going to foot the bill myself tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

Yes, it HAS been slow at work now that you mention it. What gave it away that I have too much time on my hands? This incredibly long, pointless post? Ahh, I'll work on that!

I feel your pain about the heat (I live just across the river from Lauren). My A/C has been working overtime and the weeds in my yard are going crazy but I just don't have the wherewithal to tackle them in the sauna they call outside.

Good luck at the Dr. tomorrow. Just think of it like a spa day with a brutal Eastern European aesthetician.

 

[kab407]

Good Morning!

I was on the road last week. It's nice to be back home!

Jennifer- can't wait for your trip report and your husband's reaction to the ABD Trip.

Lauren - I hope all goes well at the Dr. tomorrow.

Tonya - Wes?!?!?! I still can't believe it.

We are expecting more rain for tonight, tomorrow and into Thursday. So far it's been a cool and wet Spring and early entry into Summer here in NJ.

Lunch is calling me!

 

[Tonya2426]

Tonya - Wes?!?!?! I still can't believe it.

I know!!!! I am still floored. The girl is a complete idiot. When she gets a few years older we are NOT letting her in to the Cougar Club. The Club is reserved for women who have learned from their mistakes and don't repeat them on national tv.

Jake for the next Bachelor!!!!!!

 

[spokanemom]

Jake for the next Bachelor!!!!!!

Amen Sistah!

And seriously, Wes??? Ewww.

Now back to your regular ABD Programming...

 

[Carolinagal]

It was 103 in Houston yesterday with 85% humidity. Ugh. We are rapidly approaching drought conditions, but I am sure we will make up for it in August with a hurricane or two.

What you don't want to do is buy ice cream in this heat and then mistakeningly leave it in the back of the SUV squished between the seats for two weeks. (Blue Bell's Pralines and Cream, for those interested). I may have to sell the Pilot, because the ghost of ice cream past won't let go...

Good luck on the doctor visit, Tonya. Be sure and listen when they tell you to keep out of the sun to minimize scarring, and vitamin E is your friend.

 

[Tonya2426]

I just ordered my first trip related item!!!!

I'm not the lightest of packers so I bought a travel digital luggage scale so I can avoid those pesky airline weight restrictions.

http://www.bradsdeals.com/travelon-...00-p-29807-email-13592&emailid=13592&d=062909

 

[OKW Lover]

I just ordered my first trip related item!!!!

I'm not the lightest of packers so I bought a travel digital luggage scale so I can avoid those pesky airline weight restrictions.

http://www.bradsdeals.com/travelon-...00-p-29807-email-13592&emailid=13592&d=062909

How much does the scale weigh?

 

[Tonya2426]

How much does the scale weigh?

I don't know but I did think of that - so I will see when it gets here.

There was another (more expensive) alternative that was touted as lightweight. But since there is still plenty of time before it is needed, I will return it if it weighs more than a pound.

 

[3guysandagal]

I just ordered my first trip related item!!!!

I'm not the lightest of packers so I bought a travel digital luggage scale so I can avoid those pesky airline weight restrictions.

http://www.bradsdeals.com/travelon-...00-p-29807-email-13592&emailid=13592&d=062909

Heres a tip we used in May for PCC 1.0.....
We used our Wii Fit and it was right on the money for weight of our bags.
Of course this only works if you actually own a Wii Fit.....
And only when leaving home, not Disney.
But still.......


Oh, Hi All!

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

This is DH opening the envelope with the ABD info ...

His expression is ... are you serious?!?!?!?!

The next one is after the reality of the trip has sunk in ...

His expression is ... can we leave now!!!!!!

We had an amazing time at WDW for DH's birthday. I felt like a vampire during this trip, like Missy, we were rarely seen outside mid-day (except on DH's birthday). We went through two cases of water and a case of Gatorade. It was all well worth it though. There's no place like WDW to celebrate a birthday. I saw a lot of people with birthday pins on. But, when the CMs found out it was actually DH's birthday that day, he was treated extra special everywhere we went. I have to laugh about our dinner at Tutto Italia. I got a sitter for the kids and DH went out on his birthday evening for dinner. I kid you not, we heard the waiters sing "Happy Birthday" ten times while we were there to different patrons. By the time they came around to Bill, it honestly didn't seem so special anymore. I found it hard to believe that many people in that particular (non-busy) restaurant had birthdays that day. Oh well. We did get a yummy cake for free!

I don't know how y'all that live in the Orlando area cope in the summertime?!?!?!?! More power to you!

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

When we went on the DVC Member Cruise last year we flew to Orlando from Dallas. One of our bags was over the weight limit heading to Orlando. The person at the check-in counter let us move some items around from bag to bag until they were satisfied. We received so many goodies in our stateroom during that cruise, I was sure we would be over the weight limit coming back and have to pay an extra fee. We checked our bags in at the Wilderness Lodge. The CM there didn't even bat and eyelash and let the bags through. I am 99% sure they were over the weight limit. How could they not be????? Are the CMs at the resort airline check-in always that lenient? Just curious.

I just picked up our DISdog at the boarder yesterday. I noticed they have this huge floor scale to weigh the animals. I may ask them if I can use it to weigh our bags. Doesn't hurt to ask or use the one at the gym. It has a pretty large base.

Jennifer

 

[klam_chowder]

Lauren, good luck at the Dr.'s tomorrow. You must have just become Rudolph as I didn't notice anything at all on the ship - just that you're a great Dis'er! Here's some extra courage for you and wishing it all goes smoothly.

back Kathy & Lynne! Lynne - when you've caught up and settled back into your time zone, I'm looking fwd to hearing about your DLP trip! BTW, have you tried the obvious stuff like baking soda solution and Febreeze?

Tonya, the scale looks great! I have the manual serf version - and I take with me everywhere too Yours even looks lighter than mine and it's priced about the same. If I hadn't picked mine up a year ago when airlines started charging fees, I'd def get the one you just got!

Jennifer, glad your DH liked his surprise!

good nite all,

 

[corky441]

This is DH opening the envelope with the ABD info ...

His expression is ... are you serious?!?!?!?!

The next one is after the reality of the trip has sunk in ...

His expression is ... can we leave now!!!!!!


Jennifer

That is just awesome - I hope I get the same reaction from my DH in October.

The trip is going to be his birthday gift too.

I always do little itinerary sheets for him for our WDW trips, since we are going down for his birthday, I'm thinking of giving it to him on the plane down. Telling him I made some changes and want him to have an updated plan... Fingers crossed

 

[stenogoddess]

So I'm back from the doctor! I survived! Happily between the topical the doc gave me and the waaaay better laser they have, all went better than I thought. Last time they had to peel me off the ceiling after one pop, but this time I just bravely lay there. My eyes streamed some, but overall I don't think I embarrassed myself too much. This from the girl that passed out when she got her ears pierced. Yeah, passed out cold. I know, I know, I'm a delicate flower.

I hadn't considered needing a scale, but now I know everyone else has one. That's the problem with never flying, you don't think of things like scales. hmmm I'll have to think on that one. I wonder if my bathroom scale would work?

I'm so excitied for all the people getting ABD surprises. That's so cool! I wish I could do that for my DH, but he doesn't react well to travel-related surprises. I think it's so strange, but I guess we all have our little things. (not me, obviously) I surprised him with our first Disney cruise a couple of years ago, and I swear it took him three days to finally accept where we were.

Just wondering, but are any of you all going down for Marathon weekend in January? That's the trip I'm planning out now. I "think" I remember Pete saying something about doing a package or something for that weekend. I need to book something though pretty soon. I can't decide if I want to use my points or not. If DU does do a package, it would probably be better than using my points over a weekend. I'm such a points miser! LOL

Also a little public service announcement: One of my aquaintances somehow managed to email everyone in her Facebook email account a conversation she was having with someone else. I now know more about her and her marriage than I'm sure she wanted me to, friends or not, and so does everyone else she's ever met. So just be careful out there! Email can be dangerous!

Hope everyone is having a good day, stay in the AC, etc...