Calling all Princess 1/2 Marathoner's! Check in here! *UPDATE* PRE-RACE MEET INFO!

[2BoysMom]

You want live chat Christine..I've just gotten in a little while ago after spending almost 5 hours with a dying grandma (96). We had some tough times then she "woke up". There was only 3 people in the room, but we were have "a six way conversation"...her words. Other family members, past and present , were with us. It was a party as she said..best she had been all day. Then "they" left and it was time to play bridge-yes just the two of us playing a card game designed for 4 people. At was nice seeing her so happy after a hard day.

Now I'm here to see how all the princesses are doing. Stacy is busy designing while the rest of us wind down for our week. I guess some are getting ready to run tomorrow-if you are around good luck to all.

Hugs to you Joan. Sounds like you need one. Sorry about your grandma's ill health.

 

[Kimickey]

I just signed up today while at the Expo. I figure kill two birds with one stone! After I cross the finish line Sunday I have another run to look forward to!!!

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Here you go Christine!

I love it...except...now it seems to be missing something...

What can you put in the face? An image of the castle? A 4 park image??

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Donna you will LOVE WL!!!!!! We usually stay in the villas and I have to say I am just as happy hanging out at the resort as I am in the parks. If you hit the pool bar (After the race of course! ) say hi to Stewart! He is our buddy from England and is the BEST bartender! We just adore him.

Hugs and prayers to you and your family Joan! To be 96 and still here is wonderful. Enjoy every minute!

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Well gang I am headin out. Going to try and do 6 but if my hip starts to bother me I may just get in as many miles as I can. Hope everyone has a good day training! Be back in a bit!

 

[TnTsParty]

DisneyDuet - good luck on your 6 miles.

Me and DH are heading out to WDW (thankfully its only a 3 hour drive - but then again its a 3 hour drive - ugh!!) Planning on getting to the Expo first thing and then on to the Dolphin. Kinda hard to believe the leaders for the half should be finishing soon.

 

[Caitsmama]

Morning Princesses!!!
I will work on all requests today, i am off to a scrapbook day at church, so i am bringing my laptop, since that is how i scrap.. LOL So... i can do all requests and post them this afternoon!

Donna, (nice to "meet you" btw, LOL ) Glad you got to have your dream stay!! I know the feeling, we were just booked the 4 nights at the Poly(which is my fav hotel) and then with this offer, we extended it 3 more nights! I am so excited to be there a full week, and have more time after the race to PARTY!! LOL (a.k.a. - mudslides and pina coladas!) It is a girls only trip for us, me, my mom, my sis, my mother in law and my dd (MIL comes to hang out and babysit dd) it's wonderful!!!

Vicki, I didn't know about that stretchy iron on stuff!! Where did you see it!?

Joan, ((Hugs)) it sounds like your gram had a nice visit with "all of you", and she is content with where she is, which is all you can ask for - right?

 

[Caitsmama]

Shelley, good luck on your 6 miler today!! I won't be doing mine til later this afternoon... after scrapbooking. But, i will be sure to check in and post my results.. LOL

Tricia, have a safe drive, and have FUN!!! Post when you can about all the goodies at the expo! Can't wait to hear your reports!

 

[Caitsmama]

Shelley,
hmmmmm.. you seem to know all the "in's" with the good drinks in disney.. LOL I think i may have to hang out with ya.. LOL Slushies in epcot, bartender in WL... hmm.. what else you holding out on???

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Good morning! Shelley, I am impressed that you do your training so early! The weather is awful here today. I am going to get on the treadmill hopefully by early evening as a "reward" for getting my house cleaned! If I try to do it after, I know I will be too tired.

Stacey--hope I didn't seem too demanding! I really love what you have done with the graphic! Maybe if you don't get pics to put in the Mickey head, how about moving my name into the green area instead of the crown? Then just something decorative in the crown?

Joan-- Sorry you are going through a tough time with your Grandma. Though, I will confess that I am amazed with the phenomenon of people seeing those who have already passed when they are approaching their own deaths. I hope the next days are peaceful for her.

Good luck Tricia!!!

 

[joan4mickey]

Good morning! Thanks for the encouragement. I am up and have done 1 hour of fat blasting yoga with my DVD by Denise Austin, cooked breakfast, got things ready for dinner (even set the table). Dh has been to see Nana and I'm due to leave soon. Hoping and praying we will have more good times of revisiting the past.

Can you believe the 1/2 marathon at WDW this morning is over and our race is coming up fast! I'm starting to like the new route. Think about coming out of the castle and the photographers are there taking our pictures. And I will be with my two DD's. I really trying to put some outfits together and surprise them. I'm thinking of dying white sports skorts to match their favorite princess color and having a shirt made with their favorite princess on the front and that logo thing Stacy made on the back.

Good day to all!

 

[joan4mickey]

I forgot to ask..Who else is staying at Coranado Springs? I think I'm going to have to rent a car for a day or taxi to the race. so If you (who ever you are) want share a ride or work something out let me know. If not, that's cool too.

 

[McQueenofHrts]

WOW! I missed alot of discussion! I have been busy rearranging my room plans. My 85yr grandma has decided not to come because of the smoking restrictions placed on her. She comes from a different generation with different thoughts on smoking. Albeit a bad vice to have, luckily it is the only one she has. Anyway, this means that we have to shorten our stay by one day and leave from Boca Raton (where she lives) early on the 6th only to have to return to Boca Raton on the 8th. So, we are going to make the most of the time we have at WDW and be thankful we have this opportunity to go!

Joan4mickey.. I feel for you and your family. My family and I had the same experience. Somehow in the stress of all the family dynamic, I found peace as I sat next to my grandma knowing that she would be moving on to a better place.

Stacy-I love the design. I am going to PM you!

Have a good day everyone!

 

[joan4mickey]

Mcqueenofhrts N. CA. How about that. I grew up in the central valley around Modesto-south of Stockton. I know about that place after here and am so thankful for it.

 

[UP Disney]

I AM WOMAN!!!! HEAR ME ROAR!!!!!!

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I just got done running my 6 miles. I was able to do it under the 16 minute pace (94.30 minutes). I'm so excited. I haven't done that since college. Signing up for the 1/2 marathon is exactly what I needed. I haven't stayed on an exercise plan since high school. I exercised in college but I was never in the best of shape even then. I need to get some better socks and some different shorts. Otherwise, my body seems to be holding up really well.

 

[DISNEYDUET]

Hiya ladies! Did my run this morning in 83 min. Not my best but it will do.

Stacy- DH and I have stayed at every resort on property and not having children we always frequent the bar/lounge so we know a thing or two about drinking "around the world"! The Poly is our second fav bar. Love those Pina Colavas. I know they have those at all the bars now but they just seem to taste better at the Polyp.

Sounded like everyone had a full day ahead of them. Hope it was a good day!

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Congrats everyone on the 6 miles. How is your hip doing, Shelley?

Looks like I'll be skipping my workout today--but I do my long day on Sunday anyway. I think the rest will do me good today...if you can call cleaning the house "resting"

 

[stenogoddess]

Joan4mickey: My thoughts are with you.

Wow, the board blew up while I was away. It's good to see all the new people. Hi new people!

UP Disney: Good for you!

Caits: Great design! What do you mean your kid's not going to watch you run by? Who am I going to pay $10 to to stand on the side of the road and hand me a Coke?

I did my six today. It was harder than I thought it would be, but I'm glad I did it and didn't put it off. Go Team US!

 

[Caitsmama]

I DID MY SIX MILES!!!!!! my time for 6 mi. was 87:12. Considering this was the first time i have gone that far, i am thrilled!!!! And, best part is, i actually didn't feel like i was going to drop after! LOL

I am going to be working on the design requests now.. i just got busy scrappin' and then went grocery shopping, which was a nightmare b/c we are getting snow now.. and everyone's gotta stock up on their bread and milk..
Then hit the TM and took a shower. Now, it's time to relax.

Pam, got your pm.. i will work on it and post in a bit!

Vicki/UP Disney, congrats on your 6 miler too!!! We rock!!

Shelley, 83 min. is GREAT!!! i wish i could get there!

Lauren, so glad to have you back my friend!! Missed ya!! How was your trip? And congrats on the 6 mi.!!! How was your timing?

 

[Caitsmama]

Ok, here are the new requests... if anyone else wants the castle in their head, lmk, i can add it and post your new design.