DDA Chapter 10

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[tinknme]

did you guys hear about that absolutely gruesome murder on a greyhound bus?

few times have I heard a story whereas I thought I would scream...this was one

I read about that, I couldn't even imagine being on that bus

 

[tinknme]

Hello, DDA! I haven't had much time to read here, and I really starting to feel a little panic about how quickly the 13th will be here! But I must admit that I took a good chunk of last night and today to read Breaking Dawn, the newest "Twilight" book. I am taking it a little easy today because I think I have otitis externa (swimmer's ear), and it hurts. I guess I'll be calling the doctor's office tomorrow. I HATE going to the dr.

Beth I hope you get your ear taken care of quickly

 

[tinknme]

So I'm heading out of town for work bright and early tomorrow morning. Of course I don't think it's really going to be that bright at 4:30 AM! I'm planning on going to bed at 9:00 tonight so I don't know how much I'll be on. I'll be back Friday evening. Have a great week everyone!

I know I missed you, so I will see you at Disney

 

[tinknme]

It's been a very sad week here. There was a triple murder about 10 miles from our house. Earlier in the week, there was a big man hunt overnight to find the man in camouflage with an assault rifle who killed three teens and injured a 4th. Roads were shut down, homes were evacuated and everything. They caught him but last I knew we didn't have any details on the reason for the murders. There were about a dozen kids hanging out at a popular swimming area and 3 ended up dead. Very sad for our community. The girls knew some of the kids in passing. So sad!! What would cause a man to dress up in camouflage and shoot down teenagers like that?

How tragic! to you all.

 

[tinknme]

Vicki your camping weekend sounds like a lot of fun! Your menu looks good too

 

[tinknme]

Janet-be sure to use the tickets before you upgrade-that way you'll get full current value of that one day!

Thank you for the reminder! I have never done this before, after the boys use their tickets do I just upgrade them at guest services after we leave the park?

 

[tinknme]

Good morning.

What a sad good morning I hope the week goes quickly for you!

 

[tinknme]

Janet - Have a great trip! See ya next week!

Thank you & I look forward to meeting you as well!

 

[tinknme]

Terry & Jen if you still need the DDA list let me know!

 

[tinknme]

Our internet was running really slow yesterday, so I did not get on to much. Gary & I went & bought a few more things for the kitchen last night & I bought another piece of luggage Today I will finish packing up the kitchen & for our trip. We leave tomorrow Seems like we have been waiting forever & now it is almost here. Garrett & Riley are so excited & I really have butterflies in my tummy now!

 

[tinknme]

Good morning

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning. I'm up and moving. Man I hate mornings I need to get the kids up soon. It doesn't look too warm out yet so I hope that swimming isn't too cold today. Of course we still have lots of rain in the forecast

 

[mommykds]

Good morning.

Tammi,
Hope the week goes by fast.

Janet,
Wow 1 more day!

Jennifer,
Elise is so strong!


Have a great day DDA.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

What a sad face. I hope this week flies by for you.

Tammi--hoep the week goes quickly

Terry & Jen if you still need the DDA list let me know!

yes please!


GOod morning everyone-
I have lots going on today, wihch is good because I dont want to just sit and be a bum . Im starting to get really nervous about the surgery tomorrow so i think its best to stay busy today. stupid surgery hahaha

 

[mommykds]

Jen,
You will be fine. Try not to worry & yes, keep busy today. for tomorrow.

 

[mommykds]

Bernadette,
I am going to quiz you about the family suites when you get back (or while you are there! ) I am looking at this for next summer if we go. I like the 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms...it wasn't an issue when the kids were younger but now it is....also after doing the cruise & seeing how great it was to have our own room really made me give the suites a good look.

I read a rumor that part of CBR might be suites but now I do not see anything on that at the new pirate themed rooms so I guess not. That would have been cool.

 

[bethbuchall]

Tammi--hoep the week goes quickly

yes please!


GOod morning everyone-
I have lots going on today, wihch is good because I dont want to just sit and be a bum . Im starting to get really nervous about the surgery tomorrow so i think its best to stay busy today. stupid surgery hahaha

Keep busy! You will do great, though.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Jen,
You will be fine. Try not to worry & yes, keep busy today. for tomorrow.

Keep busy! You will do great, though.

Thanks guys..i know its not a big deal and that it is stupid to worry like this..but i think with everything going on with joe, things just are driving me nuts...

I was reading through my paperwork this morning..i may have a "mickey mouse like" voice for a few days..ooo geez!!!

 

[bethbuchall]

I don't have time to write up a trip report, but I thought I'd share a couple of photos from our first 2 days.

Day 1 was basically just a long day of driving from home to Dayton, OH. We stopped in Erie, PA for lunch at Chick-Fil-A (first time for all of us), but I didn't take any pictures. Sorry. I really enjoyed it, but the rest of the family didn't think it was all that great.

The kids in our first hotel room (Country Inns and Suites-Dayton North)

Our "healthy" dinner that evening. Also a first for us. YUM!

The next day we drove to the St. Louis area. Our hotel was a Fairfield by Marriott in Fairview Heights, IL. It took about 20-30 mins from there to the Arch.

There goes Indianapolis...

Our first view of the Arch. It's there...you have to look for it.

Our first view of the Mississippi River as we cross it.

Here is the Arch a bit closer.

The impossibly small door to our tiny tram. It appeared smaller than it really was, because I fit with no problems.

This gives you a little feel for the size of the tram and the "trapped" feeling you have while in it. It also looks a little old and worn and makes clunking noises and jerks. Laura really doesn't like being trapped and doesn't rate this experience as a highlight of the trip. The rest of us thought it was great!

We made it to the top!

A few views from the top.