DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info DISapalooza

[tickledtink33]

Thanks Kim- i think we will book GF for pedis!

Insoin- yes, good thoughts for your sister and her job situation. but good news on applying the money towards the house instead.

Baby- i think you are off to a better start already with that post. glad your friend is doing much better. it's sad that people still think it is okay to get plastered and drive and take other people's lives in their hands.

so- good news. I've complained about my job here many a times and it has not gotten better. I mentioned the whole thing where they were taking my 401K money out of my check, yet it was not appearing in my 401K account. yeah. totally illegal. My direct deposit has been late many times in the last few months. this is a small family run business that struggled this summer, and i know there was some accounting 'juggling' going on to move money around to pay bills. i guess my 401K $$ was part of that. so wrong. they've promised it will be in there on the next statement. I haven't taken legal action and won't unless it doesn't get put back, it is not worth the headache of legal action if in the end i get it back.

well the good news is i have a job interview somewhere else!!!!!! and it looks pretty positive- they are letting me skip the phone screen and go straight to in person interview. It is close to home, is a large corporation with great benefits (and tremendous growth) and they make deep brain stimulation devices that really make a difference in peoeple's lives, like those with parkinson's. anyhow- wish me luck. i really need to get out of this job- it is totally dragging me down in all aspects of my life!

Good luck on your interview.

 

[katscradle]

Hi guy's!

Michelle, good luck with the job interview.

Nicole, I saw you were having a difficult day yesterday.
Have a great day today!

Brandie, Ethan is so cute.
It brings back memories.

Rob, how are you, can't wait to see you again.

Jen, Hi!

George, if you are going to start collecting wives let me know.

 

[kathrna]

Our trip was great thanks. We also went to Knoebels. I really love Hershey Park. We spent almost the entire day yesterday in their waterpark. It is so much fun but I am a little worn out today. Oh well, it was worth it.

When I first read that, I was thinking, "Knoebels. Why would she go there for a vacation?!" Knoebels is a furniture store here. Thanks for clearing that up! Glad to hear it was fun and worth being tired for.

 

[tickledtink33]

Thanks George... I have DVC but never done those mixers. I will have to make time for it. Can always use a new pin. I am thinking I am going to be cash poor by the time the D23 expo is done. There are some great looking pins that will be there. I keep telling myself it is time to stop and step away from the pins.... Is there a pin traders 12 step group?

ok, I am stopping the hijack.

I used to be really into the pin trading. Attended all of the events, traded like crazy in the parks, etc. It was costing me tons of money and taking up so much time in the parks that I wasn't taking in any of the attractions. About 3 years ago I made the decision to step back away from the pin trading cold turkey. It was so hard on my next trip to not have any pins to trade and not making any new purchases and not looking at pins at all. But after spending time on the attractions and going to the water parks and hanging by the pool I realized how much I enjoyed and missed those things. It took about a year to get over my pin addiction. I keep some pins in my owners locker in case I want to carry some with me to trade but I usually just leave them there because I am afraid I will get sucked back in. I am weak.

 

[tickledtink33]

Did you pre-register for any of the discounted demos at F&W today Lori?

I signed up for 5 of the wine seminars/ culinary demos today. Got the discounted rate. It was pretty easy and painless. Had to pay up front and of course it is non refundable. I will be there Oct 8-13.

 

[spaddy]

You were at Knoebels? Gosh, I haven't been there since I was a kid when we lived in Philly. I can remember being there one time, we kept riding the wooden roller coaster over and over and over, no one was there and the operator never even let us get off.

We went pretty much just to ride their wooden coasters. My son loves roller coasters, but is not quite tall enough to ride most of them. Two of their coasters have only 42" height requirements.

They are building a new one for next year that looks awesome.

When I first read that, I was thinking, "Knoebels. Why would she go there for a vacation?!" Knoebels is a furniture store here. Thanks for clearing that up! Glad to hear it was fun and worth being tired for.

A furniture store would be a boring place to spend a vacation. Knoebels actually owns a lumber yard that is right in the area of the park.

 

[tickledtink33]

I've heard about these, but never seem to be in the right place at the right time. Sounds like a can-do for me! I hope there's no line. When you enter into Epcot from the gateway, what country are you closest to? I've been that way lots of times, but can't get my bearings off the top of my head.

Also, you said above "I've heard these can be meh." What does that mean, George?

You are between the United Kingdom and France when you enter through the International Gateway.

 

[tickledtink33]

I think those Merry Mixers and Welcome Home Wednesdays are for DVC members only - aren't they? I remember having to show our DVC member card to get into the Welcome Home Wednesday - which was kind of lame - but there was free food and DVC loot (caps) for everyone.

Hi everyone!

I think you can bring a guest even though they don't say so. The last time I went to a Welcome Home Wednesday, one of the people playing the game said she wasn't a member and was there as a guest of a member. The DVC people didn't blink an eye at this. I don't know the official policy though.

 

[jeanigor]

I think you can bring a guest even though they don't say so. The last time I went to a Welcome Home Wednesday, one of the people playing the game said she wasn't a member and was there as a guest of a member. The DVC people didn't blink an eye at this. I don't know the official policy though.

I can always say Derrick sent me....

 

[DVCsince02]

There was plenty of that too...

I've heard a number of people mention they are not worth the bother. I've got to check it out at least one time myself.

If you go with the expectation that it's just a quick in and out, you will be happy you did. Planning on spending time there is a bad idea. I remember a dance floor and characters dancing with the kids, and tables with fruit, cookies, waters, and juices. I don't remember much else so it wasn't very exciting, plus we got there with 10 minutes to spare before they closed (oh yeah, we were going to the DIS meet at the Dolphin).

 

[georgemoe]

I used to be really into the pin trading. Attended all of the events, traded like crazy in the parks, etc. It was costing me tons of money and taking up so much time in the parks that I wasn't taking in any of the attractions. About 3 years ago I made the decision to step back away from the pin trading cold turkey. It was so hard on my next trip to not have any pins to trade and not making any new purchases and not looking at pins at all. But after spending time on the attractions and going to the water parks and hanging by the pool I realized how much I enjoyed and missed those things. It took about a year to get over my pin addiction. I keep some pins in my owners locker in case I want to carry some with me to trade but I usually just leave them there because I am afraid I will get sucked back in. I am weak.

I signed up for 5 of the wine seminars/ culinary demos today. Got the discounted rate. It was pretty easy and painless. Had to pay up front and of course it is non refundable. I will be there Oct 8-13.

Hi Kim. Rob has some great pin knowledge. Wow it's . You should have seen him working his pin magic on the Wonder in December. Deb and I were impressed.

Deb and I are very casual pin traders/collectors. I've gotten a few traders off eBay and use a few of those each trip to trade with CM's. Other than that we don't trade unless a child asks us. We always buy one or two pins to commemorate each trip.

We booked Rock Harper for 4:30 on 10/8 and that was it. We are not big wine people so anything we do regarding wine will be on the fly. Fess Parker Winery is one of Deb's bosses favorites. They are listed in the F&W guide and Deb called them today to get some info. They will not be attending. Deb wanted to do something special for her boss. She is looking at other options now.

 

[katscradle]

I can always say Derrick sent me....

John and I will bring you as our guest.
After all we do have 2 children that won't be there for that.

 

[DVCsince02]

Or Todd can go as my hubby (DIS hubby that is). Brandie can be our DD.

 

[Dodie]

Someone could be my guest to the DVC thing too - if needed. I wouldn't even make you pretend to be DH Phillip. Unless you already have a flashing skeleton head necklace.

 

[Bornteach]

Kim and I are both DVC members AND we are from Massachusetts so we could take DIS wives or husbands!

 

[katscradle]

Well the kitchen floor has been washed for the 6th time this afternoon.
DS Kenny broke a 500ml bottle of maple syrup today.
What a mess!!
I figure it will probably need a couple more washes to get rid of all the stickyness.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a great day. I went into work and started setting up my classroom for the new school year. I got a LOT done; so much that I actually surprised myself! I'm going in again tomorrow for a few other things including presenting at the new teacher orientation.

 

[kathrna]

I know it's only 4:30, but isn't it time for a glass of wine?? Favorites?
I like a good German Reisling.

 

[kathrna]

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a great day. I went into work and started setting up my classroom for the new school year. I got a LOT done; so much that I actually surprised myself! I'm going in again tomorrow for a few other things including presenting at the new teacher orientation.

When does school start for you? We started our third week here already!

 

[jeanigor]

I think that with so many folks going solo...that if those DISers whom are DVC members were nice enough to take those of us less fortunate, then everyone could go!!!!

Well the kitchen floor has been washed for the 6th time this afternoon.
DS Kenny broke a 500ml bottle of maple syrup today.
What a mess!!
I figure it will probably need a couple more washes to get rid of all the stickyness.

For our friends that don't live on the border and don't automatically convert metric into standard, that is about 17 ounces. (Nearly a can and a half of soda pop.)

I know it's only 4:30, but isn't it time for a glass of wine?? Favorites?
I like a good German Reisling.

I found out during the wine tasting on the cruise that I enjoy Riesling. So much so, that I chose that as my drink of choice in Germany....I think.