Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[TKDizneyluver]

Hey all! Anyone planning on going to MNSSHP or MVMCP? I have never been to either but I am dying to go. I'd love to hear about some of the Halloween costumes you all have planned for this year you what you have done in the past... we are thinking the hippo and alligator from Fantasia. We didn't have any plans to be in Florida, but a former colleague of mine has gotten me a job in Orlando!!! So, MNSSHP this year!

DH and I have attended MNSSHP & MVMCP and enjoyed both. We did not do costumes because at the time we went it was still hot. DH wore black shorts & a black t-shirt with a glow-in-the-dark skeleton on it, and I wore black capris, and an orange top with a Halloween themed vest over it.

It was fun collecting candy from the designated collection spots. When we got home we gave the bags of candy to our nieces.

If you have any other questions please ask!

Hi everyone!!

Can I join in? I post mainly on the WISH thread, but was happy to come across this one too. DH and I are child free by choice and love it!! Well, we do have our fur baby (labradoodle), Sydney, but that's it for us! I have always loved Disney, but it's been about 3 years since we were there last.

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Happy Saturday everyone!!!

 

[Kennywife]

Piglet--We've been married 4 years. We'll be married 6 years in 2012 when we have the vr.

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. My mom has diabetes, my dad has elevated blood sugar, and now I do too. Instead of whining and moaning over it, I threw out the sugar stuff and switched to sugar free stuff. Some of it is pretty good. Oh well.....gotta put on my big girl panties and deal with it.

Gabbie

 

[zima-cheryl]

When we got home we gave the bags of candy to our nieces.

Only problem is that the airlines want to charge you $30 to take the bag on the plane w/you. Did anyone else catch that one of them (Spirit I think) is now even charging for carry on bags?

FIL & Fiance letf this morning. Hated to see them leave, esp. a day early. After cutting the trip short on the front end she decided she didn't want to give up working on Monday after all.
Passive/agressive is such a wonderful thing.... I love my FIL dearly, but she can be a real challenge sometimes. But he loves her & I just have to keep reminding myself of that.

On the good side we got a free day we weren't expecting. Think I"m going to do a little yard work & then see if I can get in for a peidicure this afternoon.

 

[HockeyKat]

Only problem is that the airlines want to charge you $30 to take the bag on the plane w/you. Did anyone else catch that one of them (Spirit I think) is now even charging for carry on bags?

FIL & Fiance letf this morning. Hated to see them leave, esp. a day early. After cutting the trip short on the front end she decided she didn't want to give up working on Monday after all.
Passive/agressive is such a wonderful thing.... I love my FIL dearly, but she can be a real challenge sometimes. But he loves her & I just have to keep reminding myself of that.

On the good side we got a free day we weren't expecting. Think I"m going to do a little yard work & then see if I can get in for a peidicure this afternoon.

That's why I fly Southwest! Bags fly free. Plus I really like the no-change-fee thing. I like having the flexibility to change or cancel my flight and pay the difference, or get a credit for a future flight (even on non-refundable).


Boo on FIL's fiance being icky, but yay on the free day! Enjoy!

 

[TKDizneyluver]

Only problem is that the airlines want to charge you $30 to take the bag on the plane w/you. Did anyone else catch that one of them (Spirit I think) is now even charging for carry on bags?

I know exactly what you mean!!

On the good side we got a free day we weren't expecting. Think I"m going to do a little yard work & then see if I can get in for a peidicure this afternoon.

Enjoy your day!

DH and I are enjoying a relaxing day, enjoying the beautiful sun (yea the humidity is finally gone!!!), and letting the house air out after weeks of the central air being on. Steak & Margarita's later!

That's why I fly Southwest! Bags fly free. Plus I really like the no-change-fee thing. I like having the flexibility to change or cancel my flight and pay the difference, or get a credit for a future flight (even on non-refundable).

Kat I just booked Southwest for our upcoming Disney trip and am looking forward to a positive experience. We got great airfare considering we're leaving on Thanksgiving Day! And totally loving that the bags (2 each person!) are free!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

[Piglet24]

Hey everyone! Thanks for the warm welcome!

I would love to share a picture of Sydney! I’m just not sure exactly how to do that?? Is it easy to do? I would say she has mainly poodle coloring, but has a stripe of apricot from the lab on her back. They are charging for carry on bags now?!?! That’s ridiculous!

DH and I have attended MNSSHP & MVMCP and enjoyed both.

What were your favorite parts of MNSSHP & MVMCP?

We've been married 4 years. We'll be married 6 years in 2012 when we have the vr.

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. My mom has diabetes, my dad has elevated blood sugar, and now I do too. Instead of whining and moaning over it, I threw out the sugar stuff and switched to sugar free stuff. Some of it is pretty good. Oh well.....gotta put on my big girl panties and deal with it.

That sounds like fun! Will there be a theme? On a different note, do they have a Fred Meyer where you live? They seem to have a decent selection of healthier sugar free stuff.

 

[mskayjay]

Hi all! Been lurking and not posting lately. Lots of "drama" still finishing up in the extended family that has been eating at me so I haven't been the best company of late!

Mom is up visiting from Florida till next Tuesday and we are taking advantage of the break in the weather we have been getting up here in the north. Took her up for a ride on a boat through the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence last week and taking her to the casino tomorrow! lol

Hope everyone is having a great time and that you all are out and about with your families and loved ones during these final weeks of summer!

 

[KRIS10420]

Hello Everyone!!

to the newcomers, the more the merrier.

I haven't posted in quite awhile but have been briefly checking in to try and keep up. Been really busy with work and reno's on the suite.

Seems like everyone has a trip planned, makes me envious but excited for y'all

Although our home is a complete dusty disaster, the reno's are coming along pretty good. We got that awful parquet flooring off and the concrete floor somewhat leveled and ready to lay the laminate. Got the pocket doors and drywall done, now on to painting. Had our new bathtub delivered the other day so DH is busy framing that in. He put me in charge of the drywall and painting but I am finding it extremely painful so the process is going very slow. My last job gave me tendonitis and carpal tunnel which I spent 3 months in Worker's Comp "daycare" to help heal. Now the pain is almost right back to where it was in the beginning Our deadline to get the suite finished is September when DH goes back to school and if we don't have any setbacks then I think we can make it

Work this past week has been really bad as our hospital was the one that the Tamil migrants were brought to after taken off the ship Really tics me off that our tax paying citizens who are patients can't get a meal after 6pm but we were expected to be oncall throughout the night in case the migrants needed to be fed Now I hear there is two more ships on the way to Canada. This country is way too compassionate, meanwhile our homeless population is growing, AARRGHHHH! Ok enough about that

The cat has not quit spraying so this morning I had to follow him around trying to capture his urine as he sprayed all his usual spots outside Took it to the vet and he just called back to let me know he still has crystals in his bladder. Two more weeks of meds and if that doesn't work then we are back to injecting fluids under his skin daily Anybody want a cat?

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of your summer.

 

[TKDizneyluver]

What were your favorite parts of MNSSHP & MVMCP?

We loved everything about MNSSHP! The parade was great, the Castle show, the fireworks, etc. MVMCP was fun too. The parade definitely will put you in the holiday spirit but, watch out for the cookies that are free. They were super stale! YUCK!

Mom is up visiting from Florida till next Tuesday and we are taking advantage of the break in the weather we have been getting up here in the north. Took her up for a ride on a boat through the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence last week and taking her to the casino tomorrow! lol

Hope your enjoying your time with your Mom!

Hello Everyone!!

Hey Chica!

Sounds like you guys have had a very busy summer working on the house!! Holy cow! But not good for your tendonitis girl, take it easy or you will end up back in Workers Comp Daycare!

So sorry to hear about the cat still spraying, that can really be a problem. I don't know if I ever told you about a product that we had gotten when our first cat sprayed our first home. It's called Nature's Miracle, you inject it into your carpeting (if that's where the cat has sprayed), with a syringe. After it dries it helps pull the urine up through the fibers and vacuums away. I do know that like you cat is doing, they go back to the same spot because they can smell it. So sad you may have to start injecting him again. I will be sending positive thoughts your way!


Well the trip is all set for the most part and all I left is to get dining ressies. We are going with our usual suspects; 50's Prime Time Cafe, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre, Planet Hollywood and Rainforest Cafe. And going to try some new ones; Teppan Edo, Tutto Italia, Flying Fish Cafe, Kuzina & California Grill. Anyone have critique's, tips or tricks for any of these restaurants?

Hope everyone is having a great week!

 

[KRIS10420]

So sorry to hear about the cat still spraying, that can really be a problem. I don't know if I ever told you about a product that we had gotten when our first cat sprayed our first home. It's called Nature's Miracle, you inject it into your carpeting (if that's where the cat has sprayed), with a syringe. After it dries it helps pull the urine up through the fibers and vacuums away. I do know that like you cat is doing, they go back to the same spot because they can smell it. So sad you may have to start injecting him again. I will be sending positive thoughts your way!

I bought myself a large jug of Nature's Miracle, works great. Fortunately we don't have a speck of carpeting in our house so I can see where he sprays and wipe it up asap. He never sprays in the same place twice (probably because the Nature's Miracle is doing it's job) and even christened the new drywall before I had a chance to paint. I feel bad for him as I can tell this is causing pain, when I pick him up he lets out a whimper.

 

[zima-cheryl]

And going to try some new ones; Teppan Edo, Tutto Italia, Flying Fish Cafe, Kuzina & California Grill. Anyone have critique's, tips or tricks for any of these restaurants?

If I remember right Teppan Edo is the grill one in Japan? You'll have a great time! We celebrated our anniversary there a few years ago. The chefs are really good -- along w/fixing a good meal for you they put on quite the show. You will be seated w/other folks (8 to a grill/table). Just enjoy & chat it up. We had a good group & a great time. Just don't lean too far forward -- the grill is right there & it is HOT!

If you feel like venturing afar & hitting DTD at all consider Paradiso 37. The bar alone is worth going in to see. And the food.... mmmm!! I can't wait to get back there.

Isn't Tutto Italia fairly new? You may be the group tester for that one. You'll have to give us a full report.

I'm going to have to live vicariously through all your trips for now, our next one isn't until October 2011.

 

[HockeyKat]

Isn't Tutto Italia fairly new? You may be the group tester for that one. You'll have to give us a full report.

I'm going to have to live vicariously through all your trips for now, our next one isn't until October 2011.

I've been to Tutto Italia 4-6 times over the last 2 years. It's one of our favorites.

Hmm, we may need to talk you into going with us in January.

 

[zima-cheryl]

I've been to Tutto Italia 4-6 times over the last 2 years. It's one of our favorites.

Hmm, we may need to talk you into going with us in January.

Has it been open that long? Or am I getting confused?
Isn't there a new restaurant in the Italy pavillion now?

I wish on the January trip... but w/DH just starting the new job we just don't know how much time off we will have to work with? And we have to save a few days to visit the folks (mine & his). Although our trip to F&W will be w/the in-laws so that will be good.
Of course that is assuming they go... Fiance was already making faces that a week was too long to be there, blah, blah, blah. If it isn't all about her & her family it isn't worth doing you know. I just have to keep reminding myself FIL is happy and that is what matters. Despite my desire to smack her some days...

 

[TKDizneyluver]

I bought myself a large jug of Nature's Miracle, works great. Fortunately we don't have a speck of carpeting in our house so I can see where he sprays and wipe it up asap. He never sprays in the same place twice (probably because the Nature's Miracle is doing it's job) and even christened the new drywall before I had a chance to paint. I feel bad for him as I can tell this is causing pain, when I pick him up he lets out a whimper.

Sounds like you've got it covered chica! I hope the meds work for him!!!

If I remember right Teppan Edo is the grill one in Japan? You'll have a great time! We celebrated our anniversary there a few years ago. The chefs are really good -- along w/fixing a good meal for you they put on quite the show. You will be seated w/other folks (8 to a grill/table). Just enjoy & chat it up. We had a good group & a great time. Just don't lean too far forward -- the grill is right there & it is HOT!

If you feel like venturing afar & hitting DTD at all consider Paradiso 37. The bar alone is worth going in to see. And the food.... mmmm!! I can't wait to get back there.

Isn't Tutto Italia fairly new? You may be the group tester for that one. You'll have to give us a full report.

I'm going to have to live vicariously through all your trips for now, our next one isn't until October 2011.

Cheryl, we have a local restaurant very similar to Teppan Edo and it's always a good time, we're definitely looking forward to dinner here. And we ARE definitely hitting Paradiso 37! You had suggested it our last trip and we missed it but not this time!! And we changed our mind about Tutto Italia and it wasn't because of the food, it was actually the photos of it and the inside theming. It just appears kinda stuffy. There is something to be said about feeling comfortable in your eating environment. And yes, I AM weird! LOL!!!

 

[maddhatir]

There is something to be said about feeling comfortable in your eating environment. And yes, I AM weird! LOL!!!

I can't sit at a table the middle of a restaurant. It has to be a booth or a table along the wall. And not one of those long booths along the wall that you have to share with other people. It has to be all my own

I have not been around here in a really long time and THIS is what I pop in to say

 

[zima-cheryl]

And we changed our mind about Tutto Italia and it wasn't because of the food, it was actually the photos of it and the inside theming. It just appears kinda stuffy. There is something to be said about feeling comfortable in your eating environment. And yes, I AM weird! LOL!!!

I totally get what you mean. If you can't relax you really can't enjoy your meal. A snobby or snooty waiter/waitress can have the same effect. Just takes all the enjoyment out of it.

I can't sit at a table the middle of a restaurant. It has to be a booth or a table along the wall. And not one of those long booths along the wall that you have to share with other people. It has to be all my own

I have not been around here in a really long time and THIS is what I pop in to say

At least you stopped by.

 

[TKDizneyluver]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Thanks guys! I don't feel so bad now about changing those Tutto Italia ressies since you guys feel the same way about comfort in a restaurant. Madd I'm with you, I prefer seating in a booth or tables around the wall too. And ditto to what Cheryl said. So good to see you!

Well I was able to get some good ressies at the times we prefer considering the short amount of time until the trip! Can you believe I snagged 8:35 p.m. ressies at Cinderella's Royal Table for our first full day?! DH and I have never eaten there and finally decided we were going to do it if we could get the ressies. Yeah for us!!! When I get my itinerary in order I will post the rest of them.

Hope everyone is having a great start to their week!

 

[HockeyKat]

I love Tutto Italia! Maybe I am stuffy.

I have never really found the wait staff or atmosphere to be stuffy once you are seated. Everyone there has always been super nice, even to my vaguely rude (cognitive "issues") father-in-law.

They have the *best* dessert there, too.


However, I know what you mean about a restaurant's atmosphere turning you off. Honestly, the whole Grand Floridian in general turns me off as a hotel/resort... just too, fussy, or something. I do love Narcoosee's, though.

 

[zima-cheryl]

Well I was able to get some good ressies at the times we prefer considering the short amount of time until the trip! Can you believe I snagged 8:35 p.m. ressies at Cinderella's Royal Table for our first full day?!

I'm not surprised really - I think being a smaller group makes it easier for you to find openings & options than the standard, larger groups.
Plus you are venturing into the off season now & it just isn't as tough to get an ADR as during peak season.

I love Tutto Italia! Maybe I am stuffy.

I have never really found the wait staff or atmosphere to be stuffy once you are seated. Everyone there has always been super nice, even to my vaguely rude (cognitive "issues") father-in-law.

They have the *best* dessert there, too.


However, I know what you mean about a restaurant's atmosphere turning you off. Honestly, the whole Grand Floridian in general turns me off as a hotel/resort... just too, fussy, or something. I do love Narcoosee's, though.

I wasn't trying to imply Tutto Italia had stuff staff.... sorry if it came off that way. I just meant in general @ WDW or in the real world. Ond of those snob types can just ruin any meal out.

Everyone have a great week. I'm still officially "off" from work until 1pm. Got Miss Ginger home from the spa & was very glad to see my baby girl. Now I need to get some laundry done & run to the store for a few groceries.

 

[HockeyKat]

I'm not surprised really - I think being a smaller group makes it easier for you to find openings & options than the standard, larger groups.
Plus you are venturing into the off season now & it just isn't as tough to get an ADR as during peak season.


I wasn't trying to imply Tutto Italia had stuff staff.... sorry if it came off that way. I just meant in general @ WDW or in the real world. Ond of those snob types can just ruin any meal out.

Everyone have a great week. I'm still officially "off" from work until 1pm. Got Miss Ginger home from the spa & was very glad to see my baby girl. Now I need to get some laundry done & run to the store for a few groceries.

I know you weren't, just sharing my experiences there.

I am officially at work, but working from the beach. Unfortunately, it's raining so the kids (4 and 6) and family are also in the house. How in the H!!L do people deal with this on a regular basis???