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[liesel]

Lisa I won't make it by tomorrow, I'm at 204.4 right now, but I'm getting there. I just need to make it through this trip and TOM first. I'm so excited for you, I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings! I know I don't usually use too many smilies, but I'll go crazy with them soon!

Maria I forgot to say congrats on your funding, that's so awesome!

Rose You could always do the half instead of the full on marathon weekend...

Nancy Dan is doing better, working below the threshold of pain and he is good about his stretching. How is your knee doing? I'm sorry about poor Thomas' fall today.

No PT updates from my BIL for now, his father passed away last night. I may repost and do a workout from last week. Dan will be calling his sister tonight to see how they are doing, so sad. Our nephew's wedding that we went to in CA in October was his grandkid, I'm glad he got to see both his grandkids get married.

Off to put away and get ready for the busy weekend.

 

[mikamah]

OMG, I have to leave in 10 minutes and LisaH hasn't posted yet!! I hope I'll come home after work and be able to join the Onederland party!!!!

LisaR-Hope you have a great trip, see all you need to see and have a little fun too.

Maria-Congrats on the funding! What a relief that must be for you. Were you affected by the blackout at all. I'm guessing not since you were posting, but how about the smoke? It looksed awful. Thanks for the card. You are so sweet. I need to be better with cards. I have a box of cards I've never sent.

Rose_I'm feeling a little sad about january to, and it's really motivating me to make it happen. I'm thinking I'll put most of my tax refund away, except for what will pay for the furniture, and if it's all still there by sept, seriously think about going. My car will be paid off in sept, so the 300 dollars for the next 4 months could pay for disney. I so want to goooooo toooo!!!!

Nancy-I like your thinking. After race drinks are a big priority. I'm up for them even if I don't race.

Hello to everyone else!! Gotta run this morning. I may have to take a quick illegal look from work to check on Lisa. I hope they haven't blocked the dis yet.

Have a great day!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

To tide us over while we wait for LisaH, another short installment...

Monday, February 27th – Day 4 Part 1 Epcot

My plan today was to enjoy both Epcot and MK. MK had evening EMH until 1am, so I started at Epcot. It was just me and a family on the ride over, and the wife was about 6 mos pregnant. They had signed up for the Princess , but then they got pregnant quicker than they thought…anyway, we were chatting about the race and how much fun it is. That helped me put it in perspective.

I was in line for the Opening Ceremony, and I caught one of the streamers they shot out. I passed it back to a little girl who had caught the end. I made it through the turnstiles, and I was off!

My strategy was to start at the Land. I grabbed a fast pass for Soarin’, and then the line was so short, I rode it, too. Then I headed over to Test Track. Again, no line, on I went. I finished the trifecta with Mission Space (orange, of course!). And then paused…I walked up to Ellen’s Energy Adventure, but I still can’t bring myself spending 45 minutes on a ride no one says is worth it, so it will have to remain a mystery to me. I rode Spaceship Earth again, I love trying out the various futures. I had some time, so I went back to the Land and rode the produce tour. I like it. For some reason I got off Living with the Land and I was starving! I ended up eating an entire bounty breakfast from sunshine seasons. On the bright side it was 11:30, so that pretty much counted as lunch. Then I rode Soarin’ again. I decided to visit Nemo, as usual I was amazed at the stroller collection outside the pavilion. Then I remembered we used to spend every Saturday morning at the NE Aquarium when Ben was a toddler

By this time, the World Showcase was opening! I didn’t have any interest in our neighbors to the North, so I walked back to Italy and started forward. I enjoyed the Italian statues, and thought about another stop in Germany, but I just wasn’t feeling it. I went to China and bought a 3-bag cosmetic set. Now I have something that was made in China. I know you are all jealous. I rode the Maelstrom and the River of Caballeros (yes, that is what I call it), and then back to the front.

Time to head back to AsMo for little rest. No issues with buses this time, and I was able to relax and have a quick read/nap. I probably should have napped longer, but it was hard enough to make myself take this rest. Next it was off to the MK!

Maria

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Morning Ladies

Lisa H not so patiently waiting for your post- is there a foot tapping smilie?lol
I am almost 85% ready to commit to the W/D - I think I'm gonna drive over to Orlando Friday for Packet pickup but only stay the night Saturday- most likley at Carribean Beach unless they add POR as a host hotel. I'll keep you posted.

Rose - I am on FB -I'll pm you.

Nancy -hope Thomas is ok, I remember when Jake was only 4 he took a bad fall off the bar stool- I was a wreck, he only suffered a deep bruise, now that he is older its not much easier, last yr he suffered a fractured wrist and a fractured shoulder- on two seperate occassions this is what mom's of boys have to deal with.

Maria- more trip report please and a big congrats to you!

Hi Kathy, Jen and anyone I may have missed.


Well last night I went out with my road bike for the first time with a WOWgroup (women on wheels) small group of 4 -which kind of made it worse since they all knew and rode with each other and I again was the newbee. I survived the 19 miles and kept up for the most part but boy was I spent at the end- I'll give it a few more trys but I'm not sure cycling is my thing-I'm trying so that DH and I can ride together- he's making an effort to run with me so the least I can do is try and bike with him. Jake has TKD testing tonight and although he is not moving up in rank- he has to wait till fall when he'll go for his black belt -he is receiving a promotion to Jr. Training Instructor- shhhh he doesn't know yet. Proud MOM here!


talk to you all soon

Dottie

 

[lisah0711]

For the first time in over 20 years, I am happy to report I am now officially in
ONE-DERLAND!


I'll be back with more but I was feeling bad since I'm not on until 5:15 am and missed Kathy.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Let's Get This OnderLand Party Started! I am so Proud of You!!! Congratulations, you earned this!

Maria

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

For the first time in over 20 years, I am happy to report I am now officially in
ONE-DERLAND!
:jumping:

I'll be back with more but I was feeling bad since I'm not on until 5:15 am and missed Kathy.[/QUOTE

I would have added more smilies but stupid computer wouldn't let me go to page 2.

Dottie

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--that is too exciting!!!! I am so very, very happy for you!!! Can't even come up with words to say how excited I am for you!!! You have worked so hard, and stuck with it!!!!--Congratulations!!!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Thanks, Maria and Rose! It is almost surreal still even though the number has been around a couple of days now. I thank you all so very, very much for your friendship and support -- I would never have made it this far without each and every one of you!

Jen, you don't get a bunch of stuff from DVC, just your ME stuff and your confirmation printout. They will give you stuff when you check in. I think Disney is cutting back on a lot of what they give away. Now instead of sending you a DVD, they let you put together your own custom video and they email it to you. Mine is 2 1/2 hours long 'cause I picked everything, of course.

And once you and Dottie friend one of us on FB, then the rest of us will spot you and connect.

Now you all are making me sad that I might not be there in January....well not sad, no sad. But it's cold---having trouble getting past that one....I haven't cancelled the ressie yet....

I think it is fair to say that we are all sad to think that you might not be joining us in January, even though we totally understand why. I for one am still keeping my fingers crossed that it might work out some how, even if you don't run. Boy, that would be a toughie but maybe not as hard as staying home while we were all there. We love you and will totally support whatever you decide.

Lisa, safe travels and you will be joining me here in ONE-derland very, very soon once you return. So sorry to hear about your BIL's father. I will be looking forward to more updates 'cause it won't be too long until I can do them again. They look like great cross training.

Kathy, I am so sorry I slept in to 5:15 a.m. today. I'm just not used to the time change yet. I sent you a little text so hopefully you will see that. You'll be here, too, in no time! It's amazing what a psychological barrier that 200 number is.

Maria, sounds like a wonderful day at the Epcot. You will have to try Ellen at least once on a hot day or when you are trying to get out of the rain. And orange on Mission Space. I'm a green=go girl myself.

Dottie, if you do decide to do W&D, I can pick up your packet for you on Friday. I picked up a friends packet at the Tinker Bell and it was as easy as could be and they even returned the copy of the id to me so I could destroy it. That would save you time and gas. Keep that in mind. Congrats to Jake!

Nancy, hope that Thomas is okay today!

Lindsay, you're still burning up the calories on MFP!

I have a new running schedule now that takes me all the way through the Donald!

Have a great day ladies!

 

[lisah0711]

Thank you, Dottie, too! You snuck in a post while I was typing.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

CONGRATS LISA:

I am so very proud of you and very excited for you. You have worked so hard and have never given up. I am so inspired!!! You are amazing

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Ladies!!!!!!

Jen- Loved the dress you picked and you looked great in it. The pic with Cindy and your son is adorable. Woohoo on being 34 days away from disney.

LisaH and Dottie- That is great that you registred for the W&D hopefully you will be able to meet up with each other.

Maria- Congrats on the funding that is amazing for so many reasons. You rock girl and should be so proud of the job your doing.

Rose- An anniversary trip in may sounds great especially getting in some beach time too. I was laughing about your yoga comments. I hope it eventually grows on you. I am not a fan either. oh and I didnt see the toyota commercial yet but what did they say in response to your email?

Lisa- Have a great trip. I cant believe the weather. I hope it turns out to be nicer than expected and running in the rain (warm rain) is great.

Nancy- Twinkle thinking thats cute. I will assume If I go, I will get there early thursday and leave monday. I would like to stay at CBR again but the budget might be happier if I do POP. I would definitely plan to be at the wish meet and also be there on sunday cheering on our Nancy and the other marathoners. I think if I go my Aunt will come along but since the last time we squeezed in alot this time I would make it more relaxing and about the race. I am considering if I cant do Jan I may try to do the princess again but it all still is up in the air.

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Wow its been a busy week. I cant believe it is thursday already. I have been enjoying this wonderful weather we are having. We have been at the park every night hence the reason I have not been on here much. I have been very active but my eating is just not as good as it should be so I have been maintaining up a lb or 2 down a lb or 2. I need to figure out something to get me jump started again because I need to keep going down.

Baseball was awesome and our team is great. We have a great group of kids and parents and the coaches are wonderful so we are happy. It is night and day from the basketball league we were just a part of. I think I had as much fun at practice as Ryan did. He is super into it and I feel like it has added some pep in his step.

I hope you all are having a great week. Talk to you soon

 

[liesel]

Congratulations Lisa!!! I am so excited for you! I'm a little late to the party!

Smilie party time!



You

This one's from my dog!

See, I'm really excited, I went to page 2!

I'm slowly working my way towards you, 203.9 today, 4 pounds to go!

I need to get going and finish getting ready for this trip. I'm going to miss the kids so much, as much as I love my alone time with Dan. Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

 

[camnhan]

YEAH LISA!!!


ITS ALL DOWNHILL FROM THERE!!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

WAAAHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!



way to go lisa!!!

 

[mikamah]

ONE-DERLAND!!!!!!

Lisa, my friend, I am so very, very happy and proud of you. I am ready to party and get on the train to Onederland with LisaR and join the rest of you all!!


Here's the fat free, calorie free Onederland party cake I promised you. It's a little small, so Hippie you and your Tinkerbell Pirate friend can enjoy it together.



So excited for you. Your text made my day. I'm so glad I heard my phone in my locker beep when I was at lunch and got your text!! You ROCK!!!!

 

[mikamah]

And the rest of the party!! Can't be too many smilies for the smilie queen of ONderland!!!
arty:



XO from POKO and Michael!!!!!

 

[mikamah]

I just went back and read your post, Lisa, and hadn't realized it had been over 20 years!! That deserves a few more whoo hoos!!!!


So very happy for you!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

ok i really don't mean to be a debbie downer but lots of crappy stuff is taking up my DIS time! grrr!! waaaahhh!!!

john got the...ehem...snip snip...yesterday right about the time that poor thomas fell off a chair (he was standing on it! bad!) and clipped his chin on the corner of a table. after taking thomas to the doctor where they steri-strip (kathy, help me out, is that what it's called?) his chin i had to drive downtown with the boys to pick john up. that was a big pain. after we got home i received the news that my aunt mary's dad passed away that morning. we were really close with him so that really stinks.

anywho, it's taken me 3 hours to write this post and i have to go feed the baby...again!!

love you all to pieces xoxoxo

 

[mikamah]

Aw, Nancy, big hugs and love coming your way. They are called steristrips, and they will just loosen and fall off on their own, or Thomas will hopefully leave them alone for a few days at least. Sorry about your aunt's dad. When it rains it pours, doesn't it. How is John feeling? I hope he's doing ok. I'll share a funny story about an old friend of mine and her husband when he had his. She worked in an open heart unit at the time, and after his, he was such a baby and she was so impatient with him, and she said at one point something like, "for crying out loud, people who have open heart surgery are moving around quicker than you are."
Some men are just babies. I hope John isn't because I'm sure it won't be easy to have lots of patience this week. Hang in there hon. Look at those beautiful little boy faces, give them lots of hugs and kisses and they will help you through.

I'm also plagued by the not enough dis-time bug this week. I'm working 8-430 again today, so while I love coming home an hour early, I do miss my morning dis/coffee time.

Hello to everyone else!! TGIF!!! Looking like another warm weekend here!!!

Have a fabulous friday!!