Chicago area Diser's - check in here Part 3

[HERSEY]

I think I've liked change that to love Johnny Depp since Benny and Joon. Did you see Return to Neverland?

My "cold" seems to be much better I think it's really just a sinus thing.

Slo to bad Miss Katie didn't fall a sleep. She sure looked tired.

I'm all confused today with the time change I keep thinking it's later than it is.

 

[roseprincess]

RosePrincess I hope your Grandma has a nice birthday. How old is she if you don't mind me asking?

She is turning 91! My mom and dad keep thinking every yr she is going to die. Grandma is doing fairly well with her health. My mom can't take anymore of it, according to her. Grandma is in a nursing home and being well taken care of, but is very demanding for wipes, Depends,etc. to my mom. It's a long story, but my mom is finally learning some patience from grandma(my mom's mom) being here for 4 yrs. My mom is not the most maternal person,as of her personality. Can't really explain here, but I'm very glad my mom is learning some patience with grandma Sorry for my little vent
We are just having cake with her.

Ok, have a good day, everyone.

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Good Sunday morning all. It's a beautiful day here today.
Rosemarie, hope your grandma has a nice birthday. DHs granma is 96 and still living at home. His 2 aunts live there with her-neither ever married. She can't hear well and can't see well, but God bless her she is still climbing on ladders to clean cabinets and crawling under sinks to feel for leaks. LOL She is very determined to do whatever she can to help. She does dishes and cleans what she can. Amazing. My dad's mother was in a nursing home. I didn't really care for the place, but when she got diabetes, my dad and aunt weren't too sure how to help her so that's what they did. I hope I never grow old and become a burden to my children. I'd rather die in my sleep at home out of the blue. Or drop dead of a heart attack somewhere. Working in a hospital, I just know I don't ever want to be sick. OK too depressing sorry.
I am going to do some laundry and go out to rake leaves and pick up sticks. All that wind yesterday wiped out several branches from these old trees. Have a great day everyone!! Glad to hear you all had a good time yesterday.
Oh, and GO BEARS-YEAH!!!!

 

[Debbie6221]

Me again.....
I just started this thread where people can post pix of thier souvineers that they want to show off. I know...I'm crazy!! But I am obsessed with WDW merchandise!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1263070
Also my DDs 4th Birthday is on November 10th and I am looking for something fun to do on the 13th with a small group of three kids (not including us) plus their Mom's. Any ideas?????
Lastly (for now), Bears win! Bears win!!! Bears win!!!!

 

[bigben]

Day #3 Costa Maya

We ate early and got off the ship to do some shopping. There isn't alot in Costa maya, but we had fun in the shopping area. Around the outside of the shopping area is the typical shops Diamonds international, sliver shops, leather goods, and tequilia shops( check the prices around here I forgot to so i don't know how much you would save). In the middle was a swim up bar and saltwater pool which looked pretty cool. Then they have the shops in the middle that you can barder with the locals. That was a lot of fun, so if you see something you want think of a price and then go lower than that. if they say no walk away they will come after you and your money, so don't cave in to them stick to your price. Here are a few picks from Costa Maya.

This is DW Heather and myself when we first got off the ship.

A light house as you walk towards CM look to your left( for those you who are going on the DD)

This is taken from the area by the volleyball pool.

Back on the ship and everyone else was just getting off, so we had the adult pool to ourselves which was nice. Dinner was back at AP then the kids in thier club and the adults to ours Do you see a pattern here? Next was Cozumel.
I'm going to include day #4 in Cozumel in this post.

I've got 1 word for you in Cozumel... EXCURSION!!!!!!!!!


What a pit of a place,but I heard nothing but good things about everyone's excursions, but the shopping was like taking your own life in you hands. From the time you get off the dock you are constantly being bomb-barded by "need a jeep or a scooter""Hey pretty lady""Big boy I got something for you" and my personal favorite" Want to touch my lizzard". No, I'm not kidding there was a man with a 4' iguana(sp?). The city was dirty and just not nice so after 45 mins of this back to the pool and a drink called the "Yellow Bird". Then dinner back at PC. Kids-clubs, adult-clubs , so that was Weds.

 

[macraven]

this weeks listing for disney shows.....




This week's listings have been posted to
http://www.bartlett -sloan.net/ tv
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Please Note - All times listed are for the Eastern Time Zone. Adjust
accordingly.
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On Monday October 30, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the Travel Channel
is

Walt Disney World Resort: Behind the Scenes
Explore Disney's Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot Center, and
Disney-MGM Studios in this in-depth behind-the-scenes tour. Orlando,
Florida, once a sleepy town, has become the nation's #1 vacation spot and a
rite of passage for children the world over.

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On Wednesday November 1, 2006 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM on the Travel
Channel is

Great Hotels - "Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Orlando"
At Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, guests experience life in the middle of
an African wildlife reserve complete with sightings of exotic animals. The
hotel features a thatched roof-like lobby, original art and an indoor
high-flying suspension bridge.

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On Friday November 3, 2006 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM on ABC Family Channel is

Family Matters - We're Going to Disney World - Pt 1
As a finalist in a contest, Urkel invites the Winslows on his trip to
Disney World, where Laura has a fantasy romance---with Stefan Urquelle.
Martin: Steve Witting. Oliver: David L. Lander. Zoralee: Shari Ballard.
Laura: Kellie Shanygne Williams.

This show will repeat
Saturday November 4, 2006 from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
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On Friday November 3, 2006 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM on ABC Family Channel is

Family Matters - We're Going to Disney World - Pt 2
Myra rushes to Disney World, fearing something is amiss with Urkel. And
it's no Mickey Mouse worry: he's proposed to Laura by the time Myra arrives.
India: Tanya Wright. Mrs. Monkhouse: Phynjuar. Myra: Michelle Thomas.
Martin: Steve Witting.

This show will repeat
Saturday November 4, 2006 from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

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On Friday November 3, 2006 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Discovery HD is

America's Thrillmakers: Walt Disney World
This fascinating study of the rides at Florida's Walt Disney World focuses
not on the mechanics involved, but rather on the thought and imagination
behind the attractions and participants' reactions to them. Designers talk
about how they dream up the state-of-the- art rides, and testers take a
spin---as do cameras, for a vicarious thrill. Also examined is the setup
preceding each one that's meant to subliminally prep patrons as they wait in
line. Rides include the Tower of Terror, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Test
Track, Splash Mountain, Dinosaur and Mission: Space.

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On Friday November 3, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the Travel Channel is

Undiscovered Walt Disney World
Little-known attractions and exclusive side trips at the family-themed
amusement park include a personal yacht trip and deluxe meals at the chef's
table.

This show will repeat
Saturday November 4, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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On Friday November 3, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the Travel Channel is

Disney's Animal Kingdom
Detailing the Disney theme park that includes thrill rides, live animals
and animatronic creatures

This show will repeat
Saturday November 4, 2006 from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Saturday November 4, 2006 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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TVKirby

 

[KimRaye]

Kim...I am giving Aliisa this huge bow order. I am addicted to those bows now. Oh well, it's only money right!

Slo..for some reason I would think these bows would be up your alley.

They are expensive but, extremely personalized. Sandy, check 'em out!

and the Bears game!

I was beginning to think a 'slaughter rule' should apply but, SF did score 10 , eventually.

 

[KimRaye]

Well, I realize the question wasn't directed towards me, but I figured I'd toss my two cents in anyway (I'm good at butting in)...

Always appreciated! Glad to know you check in here, too. How's CAK?

 

[KimRaye]

Kim - How are you doing? I hope you are feeling better

Thanks Sandy. My emotions, and life, just seem so topsy-turvy these days that, I prefer to keep the details private - especially since I never know MYSELF how the day is gonna go. I'm UP 1 minute/hour/day , and down the next minute/hour/day. Real confusing time right now, that's all. Thanks again.

 

[KimRaye]

6 MORE DAYS TILL THE WICKED MEET!!!

Should be FUN!!!!!!!!

 

[slo]

Yesterday I made my first ever pot roast. I was always nervous about making one, I don't know why, but I was I tried a receipe from the Kraft website and it was good, but it needs a lot of modification, and then it will be perfect

Poor Stephanie has such a bad cold. I feel bad for her because this is her first cold in a really really really long time. I don't think she even had a cold last year. She's feeling miserable. I hoping that it will pass soon.

Bunchkin -

Rosemarie - Happy Birthday to your Grandma

Debbie - Those bows would be up my alley I will have to check them out.

Crissup - Thanks for the review of Teppenyaki in Epcot. We have been to one other restaurant like this, but it's been to long for me to compare them. Thanks again!!!

HERSEY - I have not seen Return to Neverland, but I always did. I will have to put that on my agenda of movies to see when Kevin's not home

Tiggerrnn - That's great that your DH's grandma still is able to be at home at 96 I often wonder if I will live into my 90's

bigben - Thanks for posting for more pictures w/ your TR - very nice!!

macraven - Thanks for the tv listings

Kim - I don't blame you at all for keeping things private. I just wanted to make sure you are doing okay

Well, I best be going and get Stephanie up for school Have a good day everyone!!

 

[macraven]

good monday morning chicagoland homies.


it is going to be a gorgeous day today.
i am playing hooky and will enjoy being outdoors............


woo hoo.


hope you all have a great day also.

 

[Tiggerrn2]

Good morning all. Seems like it is going to be a great day!!
Big Ben, love the pix.
Macraven thanks for the posts. Going to check the one out this morning.
KimRaye- hope you're having a good day today.
Debbie-checked out your souvy page. Those little pots are cute.
I finally got all my photos downloaded to photobucket. Now have to figure out how to link them over here. Trouble for me was I downloaded them backwards so when you see the slideshow version of the photo album, all the pix are in reverse order.
Have a great day everyone.

 

[Bunchkin]

Good morning Chicagoland Friends!!!

I can't believe Halloween is tomorrow!! I still have more candy to buy!!

Hunter's class Halloween party is today and he can't make up his mind what he wants to wear for a costume.

All of us here seem to be sick. Stuffy noses and sore throats too.

slo I'm sorry to hear that Stephanie is sick. I wonder if being out in all that wind the other day helped get everyone sick??
I hope she's feeling well soon.

Kim Big hugs for you! I hope today is a good day for you!!

macraven Thanks again for sharing the tv listings!!

bigben Again, great pics!!

Tiggerrn

Leigh I know you're back in town.....wasn't it your birthday yesterday?? Somehow I think I remember you mentioning it before you left for CT???
If I'm right............
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Have a great day everyone!!! Enjoy the mild weather......while you can!!!

 

[disneyohana]

Hi everyone! Thanks for all the replies and welcomes.

Bunchin - I was thinking about doing the toddler gymnastics class w/dd. She could somersault since she was 1.5. She loves that kind of stuff.

Roseprincess - We usually go to Stratford Mall. We go to Woodfield once and a while to go to special stores or Rainforest Cafe or Ruby Tuesdays. I don't love driving places I'm not used to so my dh usually takes us to Woodfield. I am lucky my dd has her cousin to play with even if they are older and boys. My nephew got all the attention in the world from me and my other sister and mom but had no kids to play with.

Debbie - That would be great to meet and have the kids play. DD is just starting to talk better and she loves to play with older and younger kids. And about your dd's b-day. If you have the money and like waterparks, the Elmhurst Holiday Inn now has a Mayan Ruin indoor waterpark. They do birthday parties there. I can't remember how much it cost but they have a website. A lot of people I know love the Painted Penguin but I don't know what age it is best for. The kids I know are around 5 to 8.

'OhanaMama - I think we are related. I love the movie Lilo & Stitch and family is most important to me and my family loves everything Disney. That is where I got my name. Although I realized after being on the DIS that you are supposed to have that apostrophe thingy before the O. Oh well.

If I missed anybody's ques., I'm sorry. Trying to get all this in and pay attention the dd is hard for me. She is a little attention spoiled right now. Hope you all have a good day.

Lisa

 

[Bunchkin]

I forgot to add that my mother in-law is now out of the hospital. She did end up having a procedure while she was there and is waiting the results of a biopsy. She seems in good spirits. But we are worrying for her as she has had so much happen to her in the past 4-5 months.
They were planning on coming out here next month, but I'm not sure if that is still their intention. I'm guessing it still is.
The bad thing is that my father in-law, who is 85, is refusing to fly and wants to drive all the way from Vegas!!! We are trying to talk him into flying, that is way too much driving for my mother in-law to handle by herself. She's 70.

 

[Bunchkin]

Bunchin - I was thinking about doing the toddler gymnastics class w/dd. She could somersault since she was 1.5. She loves that kind of stuff.

Check your local library too. They should have a story time program for your DD's age group too!!

 

[disneyohana]

Bunchkin,
Good idea. Thanks.

 

[SamIAm21]

Hey everyone!! Wow, what a great day outside and I'm off work. Yeeehaw!!

However, this weather would have been much appreciated on Saturday for our pumpkin patch meet! It was blustery and cold and we could have used some of this warm!

Slo: It was great to meet you too and yes, Megan is better after going one round with Hot Chocolate and the winner...Mr. Hot Chocolate! She didn't really complain about it much after we got home, but she took a pretty good nap too. She was wiped out!! She loved meeting Stephanie and of course, hanging out with Lauren is always "WAY COOL" because Lauren is a big third grader!! Bunchkin, sorry to hear about your MIL. I hope they take your advice and fly.

Hersey: It was great to see you and Alex again! Thanks for the gloves loan, I was fooled by the bright sunshine and didn't realize how windy/blustery it was out there!

We carved our pumpkin last night and my step son put a cute cat's face on it. Megan adores it!! We had lit out on the front porch. I was seriously hoping no one would pumpkin smash it. Megan would be heart broken!!

Well, back to work. For all you heading to see Wicked, have a great time!!!

SamIAm!!

 

[roseprincess]

Hi all-
Everything went well with my grandma's birthday yest. My cousin, who I haven't seen in about 12 yrs, she came by with her parents. Her parents recently moved into an assisted living facility close by. It was nice to see my cousin again! And grandma had a good birthday overall.
Thanks, Slo, for the birthday wishes for my grandma

Slo,Hersey,and Bunchkin- hope you and the kids get better with your colds.

Tiggerrn- that's wonderful your 96 yr old grandma is still pretty active! Bless her!

Mac- thanks for the Disney TV listings

Bigben- Enjoyed the TR and pics of your Castaway Cay cruise

Disneyohana- Stratford Square mall is a nice place. Disney Store is on the first floor. I do go to Stratford once in a while

Hi to everyone else

have a good, sunny day