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[kaoden39]

I really will. I think my problem is always that I don't have anyone keeping me honest with it. I don't always have the will power to do things on my own. Too bad I didn't do this today. It's normally days like I had today at work that I notice it the most which is why it's on my mind.

I'll try to remember to say something on your thread everyday too remind you. Drink your water!

 

[travelmel]

I'm subscribed but must have lost this thread... GREAT PICTURES! Im going to have to catch up on all my reading here eventually!

 

[Belle Ella]

I'll try to remember to say something on your thread everyday too remind you. Drink your water!

This counts as a reminder today. I think I'm going to go try and find my little green Disney Earth Day water bottle thing that I got and fill it up and keep it by me.

I'm subscribed but must have lost this thread... GREAT PICTURES! Im going to have to catch up on all my reading here eventually!

I've had that happen to me too, welcome 'back' and I hope you do get a chance to catch up. They'll always be here

 

[Belle Ella]

Witch Doctors, Pirates, and Critters - Oh my!
Day 3 cont.​

AHH! Now things are starting to make some sense again. I totally forgot that Disneyland changed MM days between the time of this trip in June 07 and now. I thought I was getting confused by what day was my MM and what day wasn't. Everything makes sense now. So all of this was on Monday, the 18th. Which reminds me of one little thing that happened the night before, a couple of hours before I left the park. I had been walking down towards Snow White's Grotto where I was stopped briefly by a CM passing something out to random people. Too bad I wasn't a ride person back then (or too bad I hadn't received it earlier in the day) but it turned out to be one of the Year of a Million Dreams Dream FastPass. Pretty cool, even though I didn't end up using it. But it's so nice to look at, and have back at home to remember 2007.

I love getting my diagnosis from Shrunken Ned. Does anyone else actually do what he tells you to do - all out?

I love NOS!

Of course, what should come after this other than ...

Pirates!! I could have gone on this all day long, over and over and over. I actually did do it a couple of times in a row more than once.

I did make my way to Critter Country, but I didn't do much there other than take pictures. These were my pre-SM days so that was out. I looked around in the shops as well, but that was it. I didn't even get to see Pooh!

I chose Tigger.

And Pooh with the honey pot.

GULP!!

If you've never done the Davy Crockett Canoes, I really recommend them. I have nothing but fond memories from the few times that I went on them wen I was at DLR as a kid. I wish I had thought to give them another go when I was there in '06, '07, or even this year. It's such a shame. I will always make a mental note to be sure to do them again the next time that I go!

 

[kaoden39]

Be sure and drink your water today!

 

[Belle Ella]

Be sure and drink your water today!

 

[Belle Ella]

Running chills
Day 3 cont.​

After a little detour through Critter Country I found myself back in NOS, of course. I had already done Pirates (not that there is such a thing as riding POTC too many times) so this time I made my way straight for the Haunted Mansion, another favorite of mine. One thing I really need to remember is to stop by HM at night and actually get a photograph rather than keeping my camera locked up once it gets dark.

I picked another painting to follow again ...

This would not be my preferred method of exit from a chamber with no windows and no doors.

OK, I have to cringe. I used flash again ... Never again will it happen, but I can't change the past ...

I really wanted to catch her with the axe, but oh well.

I've never actually stopped to eat here, I don't think. Although I am a frequent customer of the Mint Julep Bar at the back.

I love the play on the name.

 

[Sherry E]

I am loving all the sign pictures again!!!

I forgot to ask you the last time you posted the HM pictures that you took with the flash - did the voice come on over the speakers reminding you of no flash photography? I have heard that recording before in the HM ride when someone has flashed, but sometimes it gets lost in all the music and activity going on. In any case, I know this is the politically incorrect thing to say, for obvious reasons, but the pictures with the flash came out great. You can see details really well. It is so dark in that ride as it is (the regular HM - not the HMH, which seems to be brighter), the only time I have seen anything REALLY clear taken from it is when the pictures are professionally taken for Disney books or brochures or something.

But flash photography is a real hot button issue, so I won't profess to like the flash HM pictures TOOO much!!

 

[Belle Ella]

You know, I don't actually remember the voive coming over the speakers to say no flash pictures either time that I took photos on HM, but that doens't necessarily mean it didn't happen - just that I was so far past paying attention and being a little devil photographer. I will say one thing though, as far as flash photography on dark rides, it bothers me least of all on HM because you're pretty much sheltered in your buggies and it doesn't flash in someone else's face the same way it does on say ... POTC. But it's still very aggrivating if you're not the one taking the picture. But for scenes like that one, it's really the best way to get a picture you'll love. For the ones in the hallway, I'm not too big of a fan because the way the flash hits the blue walls just makes it look weird to me.

It's just something I didn't really think about when I went a few years ago (I was even worse about it in 2006 when seeing the new Jack Sparrow additions on POTC). Now I know better and must find new ways to get something good away from the rides. I think I will try bringing the little camcorder thing and see how we fare with that if I cover the LCD screen.

 

[kaoden39]

Have you been drinking your water today?

 

[travelmel]

Has anybody managed to get that walpaper for their home use yet??

Your pictures are so great. I wish I would have known you when I was like 2 yrs old going to DL - talk about retro!

 

[RiverLou]

You know, I don't actually remember the voive coming over the speakers to say no flash pictures either time that I took photos on HM, but that doens't necessarily mean it didn't happen - just that I was so far past paying attention and being a little devil photographer. I will say one thing though, as far as flash photography on dark rides, it bothers me least of all on HM because you're pretty much sheltered in your buggies and it doesn't flash in someone else's face the same way it does on say ... POTC. But it's still very aggrivating if you're not the one taking the picture. But for scenes like that one, it's really the best way to get a picture you'll love. For the ones in the hallway, I'm not too big of a fan because the way the flash hits the blue walls just makes it look weird to me.

It's just something I didn't really think about when I went a few years ago (I was even worse about it in 2006 when seeing the new Jack Sparrow additions on POTC). Now I know better and must find new ways to get something good away from the rides. I think I will try bringing the little camcorder thing and see how we fare with that if I cover the LCD screen.

Heh, I can vouch for that.

 

[Belle Ella]

Have you been drinking your water today?

I did, I did. Well, it was a start. I had a glass of water in the morning and took a small water bottle with me to my cousin's graduation. Now to just keep the ball rolling today as well. Perfect opportunity though, I really need to drink more water when I work overnight (tonight). Maybe it will help me feel less like crap when I get home in the morning.

Has anybody managed to get that walpaper for their home use yet??

Haha! That would be so awesome. Somebody, somewhere, has to have it.

Heh, I can vouch for that.

Yeah well, at least I learned my lesson.

I have to edit the photos from my cousin's Graduation before I can think about getting to anything else. Must get them back to her family before I leave next Sunday.

 

[kaoden39]

Good girl on the water! Be sure and keep that up.

 

[RiverLou]

I did, I did. Well, it was a start. I had a glass of water in the morning and took a small water bottle with me to my cousin's graduation. Now to just keep the ball rolling today as well. Perfect opportunity though, I really need to drink more water when I work overnight (tonight). Maybe it will help me feel less like crap when I get home in the morning.

Now the question is, how are you doing on your soda consumption?

 

[kaoden39]

Now the question is, how are you doing on your soda consumption?

Hmm good question....

 

[Belle Ella]

Now the question is, how are you doing on your soda consumption?

Hmm good question....

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I didn't say it was a success - just that it was a start. Yesterday I only had one soda at the BBQ after graduation. Today ... Well, my mom and I went out. We took our year's worth of recycling in (totaled just under $99) and afterwards I got a green tea, and then we went to lunch and I got a soda. I cannot skip the coffee before work tonight, but I'll try and skip the soda and replace it with a water on my lunch break to get me through the rest of the night. I'll even remember to put in one of those flavor packet things.

But boy were we bad today. I'm 'stocking' up already on things for (and after) September. I got a whole bunch of Disney scrapbooking supplies today. At least I'll get one of the big packets for free. Then I bought some tanks and shorts for Texas and the rest of the summer because my clothes are so limited right now!

 

[Belle Ella]

Life is really testing me right now! It's like it doesn't want me to go to DLR for my birthday. First there was my cat and the $600+ vet bill. Then on Monday this week I got into a little fender bender on my way home from work. If we decide to get it fixed our deductible is about $500 ... Which would be all the money I have been saving up for DLR for my birthday and then some. To be honest though, I don't think I'm going to get it fixed. It's just a 'cosmetic' thing that doesn't interfere with driving. I just hate seeing the passenger side of my car all messed up because there was already damage there from a little parking accident my sister had while we were in San Diego (which I'm trying to get around to in the other TR). Super annoyed.

To top that off I ahd a cruddy day at work on Monday and came within seconds of violating on my 5th hour which under my circumstances thanks to problems I have with a co-worker could have lead to me being fired. Not good! And my stupid probation period ends tomorrow of all days. But now I'm very paranoid about it!

Two very not good things to happen while trying to plan a vacation!!

On the bright side, I got a check for $75 in the mail yesterday. Turns out I overpaid on my taxes. Go figure.

 

[Belle Ella]

Good news, good news, and more good news!

(1) My Crocs finally came yesterday! I'm so excited. I was getting so annoyed watching the shipment tracker. It's like when you wach the clock and it feels like the time goes 1,00,000 times slower. I ordered the Malindi sometime last week. oh! I love them. I was surprised at just how lightweight they actually are. And the little nub-things on the bottom feel so good to walk on. I can't wait to officially test them out in Texas next week in preperation for future DLR vacations!!

(2) We're getting closer to getting this whole claim thing over with. I hate dealing with insurance companies. I've talked with my insurance company and now we're just waiting for them tot alk to the other driver before everything is final but it looks like we may actually be able to get the damage on my car fixed after all!! Our insurance company has said I'm not at fault so it's just a waiting game to see if their insurance is going to accept liability and pay for the repairs. I wish they could get ahold of the other driver fast-like. I want this taken care of before I leave on Sunday, so tomorrow would be great!

(3) I'm stocking up already to make my first official scrapbook after we go to DLR in September!! I had to go out shopping for some clothes (tank tops and shorts are a must for Texas and I am fresh out) and found a bunch of Disney scrapbooking stuff that we couldn't pass up. Oh!! They're so cute. One of them I actually got for free after I won a silly little contest at work a couple of weeks ago.

We have a lot of silly little games and contests. I love it.

(4) I think I have officially settled on doing both Ariel's Grotto and Goofy's Kitchen in September rather than just one. I've been debating back and forth which one I wanted to do (on my actual birthday) but I think I'd much rather do both of them!! How much longer until I get to actually make my PS! Eek, it can't come soon enough. That will make everything so real!! Now the only thing to decide is which one is going to be my actual birthday meal. Decisions, decisions ...

 

[kaoden39]

Warning...scrapbooking can become very addicting. I started making one for y husbands bicycle racing and now I want to scrapbook everything. I am printing all my pictures to scrapbook them. You are warned!!