Chicago area Diser's - check in here Part 3

[Sk8Leigh]

Leigh - I just looked, and yes it is
Currently there is only Main Street and Cinderellas castle for WDW. I love the pictures of the ones from DL. I hope he does more buildings for WDW.

From the FAQ on his web page:

Q: Your web-site says Cinderella's Castle is the only piece currently available for Disney World. Are there plans for more pieces and a complete Main Street for Walt Disney World?

A: A similar program to that being created for Disneyland will also be created for Walt Disney World. For Disney World, The Cinderella Castle, City Hall & Fire Engine Company No. 71, and Town Square. There are some accessories available for Disney World which include: Princess Character Pack, Omnibus, and Horse Drawn Streetcar and the Fab Five Character Pack. The next pieces planned for release this summer are: City Hall and Fire Engine Company No. 71; Town Square; and, Fab Five Character Pack.

It's not the clearest thing I've ever read , but there are some more pieces coming soon.

 

[Debbie6221]

Debbie - That castle is not the same as the one I just got - mine is not a Christmas castle (your castle is beautiful - I just can't get enough of Cinderellas Castle). Here's a picture of my castle

I also got these very very very tiny figurines to go with it.
I told Kevin the boxelder bugs are going to carry them off because they are so tiny

WOW! You're lucky. I have been watching that castle on Ebay for forever!
It is GORGOUS!!!!!! Love it!


And.....Can you believe I still have boxelders around! Every day I meet at least one!

 

[Bunchkin]

slo Wow that Cindy's Castle is so nice! I love the little figures you got to go with it!




This is the first day in I don't know how long that Hunter is at preschool and I DIDN'T need to be at physical therapy. We called it off until I hear from the doctor. I've been in too much pain lately that not even p.t. is helping any more.

 

[HERSEY]

I have to confess this day went extremely slow. This morning went quick. I got up around 4:00 I guess I was excited to go to work today not.

Sandy that castle is beautiful. I also like the fireman with mickey picture Did you get that in WDW?

Bunchy I hope they figure out soon really soon what with your feet.

I really must figure what I'm making for dinner tonight I hate meal planning.

 

[Princess Mindy]

some more pics from Taiwan!

Sun Moon lake in central Taiwan-it resembles a sun on the left and a crescent moon on the right! Gorgeous place!

high atop a mountain is this pagoda (many many stairs to get there!) and we went all the way up to the top! The President Chiang Kai Shek built this pagoda in honor of his mother. I hope when I have kids they will honor me with a massive and beautiful structure like this!

I had to ring the bell to let all know that I made it all the way up!

from the ground level. This is me and DBF on the lake

and me and DBF on a mountain enjoying the lovely floral accents of..erm..winter!

hope you enjoyed!

 

[HERSEY]

Mindy very nice pictures. It looks like it was pretty warm there.

 

[Princess Mindy]

oh it was wonderful. it was 60-70 most of the time. I really miss that weather now!

 

[DonnaW]

Happy Friday/Happy weekend! Hope the weather doesn't get too *nasty* this weekend....

SANDY...thanks so much for posting those pictures. The Wilderness Lodge is beyond gorgeous. I love going over there for a visit when we go to Disney. The room looks a whole lot bigger than I thought it was--I have never stayed there, but the pix I have seen don't look quite that nice...did they remodel recently? And, I also LOVE the pictures of your castle. Much success with your new fitness plans!!!

LEIGH..I have actually been to seminars/workshops with Robert Oslewski (not sure of the spelling, sorry!). I have been to collector's shows where he has been, and I actually won a miniature he designed (it was from Bambi, and really cute)!

MINDY...great pictures!!! Thank you so much for sharing. You guys look like you are having such a wonderful time! Quite an accomplishment to get up those stairs!

KIM...thnx for posting about Dancing with the Stars. I am so glad you guys got to go, and I think it's cool that Jerry Springer (I typed Jerry Seinfield and had to erase it, lol!) was there!!!

NICOLE...I am so sorry to hear that you are still in pain!

JEDI..I am looking forward to hearing all about your Disneyland trip when you get back!!!

HERSEY..so what did you decide to make for dinner? Is Alex open-minded when it comes to trying new things?

SAMIAM...I saw your post about the Tigger kid looking like SID from Toy Story and it totally cracked me up!!! What do you think of that whole Tigger mess anyway?

DEBBIE...When we visit my son in Dubuque at college at certain times of the year, the box elder bugs are ALL over the place...they make me nuts! I thought they were all gone by now, though??

MAC...I have a digital camera, too, but I would have no clue how to upload stuff on the computer! I am happy to be able to turn it on and take a picture!!

Hey to everyone else, and especially lurkers...hope you all have a GREAT weekend!!!

 

[HERSEY]

HI Donna yes Alex is good about trying things. We had Costco Meatballs, noodles and gravy carrots and a orange. Yes we eat strange

 

[slo]

Good evening friends!!!!
Thanks for the compliments on my new castle

Leigh - Those pieces they talked about on his webpage are for sale now at WDW. I didn't get them, because I have no where to put them. Naturally, Kevin really wants the one with the firestation, so I'm sure he will get it eventually

Debbie - My boxelder friends come and visit me once in awhile still too. Unfortunatly for them, they get the royal flush as soon as I find them

Bunchkin - I'm so sorry about your feet giving you so much pain. I'm going to send lots of PD right away Do the doctors have any idea what's causing it?
**How's Hunter's arm doing?

HERSEY - That print did come from WDW. It came unframed and unmatted, and then I took it to work and framed it up It hangs on one side of my bookshelf, and on the other side is a framed picture of the WDW Railroad, which also came from WDW. Other prints this smaller size is Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, PoTC, Tomorrowland, and a couple others I can't recall.

Mindy - Great pictures!!!! I"m so glad you posted some of yourself so I can put a face to a name It looks like you both had a wonderful time.

Donna - The room was alot bigger than I thought it was going to be too I think they did remodel recently because they had the flatscreen tv just like The Poly and The Contemporary, and they have both been remodeled recently. It really was beautiful there, and I look forward to staying there again someday.
**Thanks for the fitness support - I'm going to need it. I feel myself stiffening up more and more as the day goes on, but that's okay, it's a good sore


Well, I'm off for the night
Have a good night everyone!!!

 

[macraven]

donna, if you ever figure out how to use the digital camera, i'm all ears.


the instruction book has my head swimming.


this is why i always bought the disposal kmart ones all my life.

my kid has one and he makes it look so simple.

 

[macraven]

i'm leaving in about 6.5 hours for now to head into the big snow and ice storm west of us.



i know you are going to miss me.


taking son back to school/WIU and then heading down to south of st. louis area/but on the illinois side to see the parents.

hope to see you next week.



sweet sleep

 

[slo]

Today I'm going to be busy taking down the Christmas trees - I really hate that job!!!!

macraven - Are you going to be with your parents? Be careful driving and we'll miss you!!!!

Have a good day today everyone!!!

 

[HERSEY]

Good morning! It looks like we might have missed the ice they were talking about . Maybe we can miss the snow too.

Sandy I need to get back into my exercise routine, also. I wish you much success.

Mac I hope your drive is uneventful

I hope as soon as my tax refund gets here I may get a digital camera. The film for my camera is too expensive. It takes very good pic but it costs too much for the film and to develop.

 

[roseprincess]

Hi all-
Hope the snow isn't too bad tomorrow.
Not much going on here, just checking on hotels in the Hershey/ Harrisburg, PA area on Priceline and other websites. Haven't made ressies yet on anything, as dh and I haven't been able to discuss much about hotels,what week in the summer we are going,etc as he is so busy with work stuff. Did get my dad's blessing about going to Hershey,PA, not that I need my dad's blessings on it, but my mom doesn't know yet about our possible trip there. And she will be very upset we will be farther away than normal b/c of my grandma and the unexpected that could come up, etc. My mom worries alot about everything. When she thinks grandma is going to die,etc. Not that my grandma is dying, which she isn't. But she is more tired as the days go on. Sorry TMI

Princess Mindy-enjoyed the Taiwan pics! Very pretty scenery!

Slo- enjoyed your Wilderness Lodge pics and really like your Cinderella's Castle! Best wishes on you taking up running again

Becky- Glad the movie birthday party went somewhat well for your ds Happy Birthday to your DS

Mac-wishing safe travels taking your ds back to college and visiting your parents

Hi to all

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Chicagoland friends,

Hope you are all doing well. I am good. Just been running around, trying not to spend too much time surfing the web! The computer is SUCH an escape for me. I love it but I have a lot to do around here. My place STILL looks like such a cluttery mess! I have been getting stuff done here and there but it is never enough.

Took my DD for a haircut on Friday had a Memorial Service and a Birthday party at Rainforest Café today. My DD loves the Rainforest Cafe!

My arm still hurts and the Naproxen seems to have no effect (I am sure it takes time). It does make me gain weight for some reason though.

I still can’t believe I didn’t get sick when everyone else did. It’s like a miracle! I Hope you guys are all healthy at this point. Macraven..How are you feeling? Drive safe!

My Mom called for airfare to Orlando for the first week in June and said the prices were terrible! That’s when I am turning 40 so I want to be on vacation for it!!!!

I thought we might go to WDW in March and now I am hoping to visit in June but if all else fails we will most likely go in the fall again.

Good luck working out Slo. It’s so good for you but I just can’t get motivated yet.
GO BEARS!!!

 

[HERSEY]

Debbie When I turned 40 I wanted to be out of town too Sorry that struck me as being very funny. Naproxen doesn't work for me for every kind of pain. It was ok when I had a root canal but not for my arthritis.

 

[geffric]

Just a quick Hi..

I went to Woodfield today and joined the National Body Challenge,, we got weighed, height taken, body mass and an 8 week free membership to Bally total fitness and a free trainer to work with us to determine a program. We got a book with a fitness and nutrition journal.They are there tomorrow too. You can sign up on the web too http://health.discovery.com/BodyChallenge/index.jsp


MAC Hope your trip is uneventful.

Hershey and Mac uploading pictures is pretty easy. You plus your camera into the usb port and windows photo thingy comes up automatically.. and just follow the screens...


gonna make some dinner.. talk to ya later..

 

[Bunchkin]

Howdy Pals!


Not much to report here.
Left foot has been killing me today. But I did get some house cleaning done though in spite of it. And we played Harry Potter Scene It and a McDonlad's Chicken Nugget game!

Some bad news though: Mother In-Law's cancer has returned again, they are trying new drugs to help. I'm glad we are going to see them in a few months before heading to Disneyland. I fear that they won't be coming out our way any more. And we wanted the kids to visit them in their home. Usually they like to come out here. Lauren has been to their house in Vegas before, but not Hunter. They used to live in this area.


slo Good luck with your excercise program.
Hunter's arm is perfect!! It only took hime two times at phy. therapy to have some adjustments of his elbow joint done and he was fine!! Thanks for asking!


Debbie WDW in June must be soooo hot I would think!
We've only taken the kids to Rainforest Cafe once, this past spring, and the kids loved it there.
Give the Naprosin some time to take effect.


hersey Wow! You're not digital yet??


macraven Good luck with your travels! And stay safe!!

 

[SamIAm21]

Debbie, Naproxen is actually "naproxen sodium" and it will increase your water weight, so all you need to do is to drink more water and your body will release the stored water. Naproxen doesn't work for me either on anything, I totally stick with ibuprofen (Advil). Naproxen is really just Aleve in a higher dose.

I played Disney Scene It four times today with Megan and we tied. That little girl is a smart cookie when it comes to Disney. She does have trouble with movies she hasn't seen before like Homeward Bound or even Mulan. Otherwise, I don't think I'd ever get to win!

Well tomorrow is the big game and a big snow huh? Are y'all ready for some football and a blizzard to boot??? Woohoo!! I'm glad we are off on Monday and the New Lenox kids are off on Tuesday too, so I'll have to be off on Tuesday too.... Oh darn... I'll have to work from home that day though, so it won't be all fun & games!

Debbie, don't worry too much about working out, all that housework you're doing will burn up some major calories!!