Hi Gang!
Eight days until we all meet, and I am so excited! I have to try and maintain tho, and not get Disney brain yet, as I have a lot of work ahead!
The lovely Karen and I will be roomies, and although we have not yet met I am super excited to meet the infamous klamchowder!
I laughingly tell people this is the first vaca I have taken that for which I had to do homework, because I bought every book on their recommended list (thank you half.com!), but shamefully have not yet read them all. I consider it still counts because they are in my house!
I love love Disney history, so this is right up my alley, meeting the rest of you is just icing on the cake!
I am sure we are going to have a FABULOUS time, and will make lifetime memories! Fair warning to all - I have a new camera and I am not afraid to use it! Seriously, the last trip I took with "imaginary" Disney friends, they called me "Paparazzi Lynne" so be prepared. I promise i will not post unflattering or embarassing photos, but do plan to post in a flickr group accessible by you all (only). I will not post any of the podcast crew without their permission.... I had to giggle a little when Pete referenced that he had a four gig card and couldn't imagine needing more - I am taking 2 16 gigs and am wondering if I should pop for one more..... hmmmm.
I have even begun gathering items to pack - highly unusual for me as I usually wait until the day before - even for international trips - so very very excited! Regretfully, I am not taking the ABD backpack because of the smell, but rather my "old faithful" bag that has seen me through 20+ trips, and of course the camera bag. I did grab a couple of ABD items, especially a super-fine jacket, thanks to someone on this thread who let us know they were in the
Disney store. I will probably buy a ridiculous amount of stuff, and will need to ship back home.
I am really looking forward to meeting you all and so thankful that we do not seem to have a "knewton" in our group - this really is the trip of a lifetime!!
See you all real soon - happy travelling to those leaving early as you head out!
