***Disney Design Addict's Chit Chat,Designs and Pixie Dust! Everybody WELCOME!*** Part 5

[itslisa]

I think he said she is the first one who has asked after such a long period of subscription - I think most people ask for refunds pretty early on

I *was* going to ask for a refund earlier ... but wanted to try it at Disney. I guess I felt like I wasn't giving it a fair shot if I didn't try it at Disney.

*If* I was being dishonest (and no one has said I was), I could have just copied all the info and then asked for a refund.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

"I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was".

You've probably got the answer by now as I'm 20 pages back, but it is Toby Keith.

Deb

loveeee toby keith!

 

[tinker1bell]

I can so relate to this....I am going to have to go home early from work today because my volunteer who runs the RISO machine(like a printer but uses barrels of ink and masters) to do the weekly bulletins, called in sick. I can handle the machine for a bit, but doing 550 bulletins and the innards...the smell got to me!! Add to that the other machines that I had to use that make noise and I have a lovely migraine!!

Here's pixie dust (the non smelly kind) for Steffy!!

Theresa

Yeah, everyday is such an adventure. At least when I get home, DH is very understanding.

 

[tinker1bell]

OK ... one other highlight (I may even post an actual trip report one day ....)

OK ... I told you guys I had won a trip for 4 .. and then my neighbor and her family backed out, right? OK, well there are only 3 of us. One of the items I won were four 5 day Magic Your Way with Park Hopper tickets.

Now, I had this extra ticket and what to do with it??????

I had it with me all the time, but no sense giving it to someone in the park -- they already bought their tix. One night, I was headed over to Pop Century (buying Mr Potato Head!). I was following this couple with a little girl and I over heard part of their conversation. They were discussing buying park tickets and how many days etc.

I got up the nerve and jumped in and asked them how long they were planning to buy for. They were contemplating between 4 or 5 days. I told them that I knew this seems totally crazy, but I had a 5 day PH ticket for them. The wife looked at me like I head 4 heads. The guy asked me how much I wanted for it. I said no - I'm giving it to you. He replies - selling it? LOL

We were not getting very far!

I explained that I had won a big prize and I had an extra 5 day PH ticket which HAD to be used before 12/24/2005. I am NOT selling it -- I am giving it to you if you wanted it. They were still skeptical.

I pointed out that all the adult tickets had a biometric scan. *IF* the ticket had been used, you will not get into the park and will be right where you are before meeting me. But, I assured them, no one had used the ticket ... and they were welcome to it at no charge.

I still think they thought I had been sniffing something.

I had just left DH back at the hotel room (and of course we had just had yet another argument!) .... but I sure felt SO much better after that. I really *do* hope they ad no problems using it.

I swear, I was floating on air for the rest of the night.

That is so neat. I am sure they were in such shock that someone would do that.
While Steffy and I were at Epcot with my two sisters, my one sister just could not handle doing Soaring again and we already had FP for a second time, so we took two of our four passes and picked a couple out and handed them to them and they were so very surprised.
It is a great feeling.

 

[my3princes]

sometimes I just fall in love with one of my new designs and have to post it - this is one of them

Very cool. I think you need to make a design for the weight loss thread. I've thought of doing it, but can't find the time to keep up with this thread let alone make a design.

Deb

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I *was* going to ask for a refund earlier ... but wanted to try it at Disney. I guess I felt like I wasn't giving it a fair shot if I didn't try it at Disney.

*If* I was being dishonest (and no one has said I was), I could have just copied all the info and then asked for a refund.

he says a refund whenever - you were perfectly within your rights!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Very cool. I think you need to make a design for the weight loss thread. I've thought of doing it, but can't find the time to keep up with this thread let alone make a design.

Deb

that would be no TROUBLE at all!!!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

For you Kate, nothing is TROUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PNO4TE]

he says a refund whenever - you were perfectly within your rights!!

I agree 100% Kate... Lisa, you really gave it a try to make certain your gut feeling was true.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

I can't believe I hacen't posted much about my trip yet -- just in "catch up" mode all the time. LOL

OK ... we'll go straight to the BEST moment!

Yes! Benjamin was chosen to be KING OF THE REALM! I swear my knees nearly buckled under me! (sad but true!)


DH and I had a bit of an argument on our first day at MK -- the day Ben was wearing his King Arthur shirt .... and we never made it over to the show. The second day we went, I was determined.

We went over about 10 minutes before the show. At first, Ben didn't want to. He was sad and said that Merlin never picks him and it makes him so sad. (what can you say to that!) Somehow, I convinced him to give it ONE more try.

This particular day, the three of us had on the bubble letter shirts that Kate created. When we got over there, Ben HAD to try to pull the sword out. Of course, no budge. I called him down. We had a quick talk about what I had learned here. I told him to be as still as he could. To watch the show - and enjoy it. Oh, and I HAD made a scrapbook page for Merlin!

OK ... so we handed Ben the clipboard with the Merlin page. I told him to hold it facing OUT. About halfway through the show, I took it from him (didn't want his hands to NOT be free). He was amazingly still throughout the show. (I have never seen him this still for this long!)

And then it was time to choose. My DH tried to point out Ben! I swiftly but discreetly pulled his hand down! And then he was PICKED!! I swear, my knees nearly buckled under me --- I was SO excited for him!!!!

How exciting!

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Well all the prayers and PD worked! It went perfectly, and needless to say, DH and I were so relieved. Nothing was said, everyone was pleasant, the kids had a ball. The best part is we went to visit DH's grandmother (she has Alzheimer's) in the Assisted Living Home. They were all having a sing-along. Well my kids just jumped right in, did a "show" for all the people there, danced, did tumbling exercises. Then they all 3 proceeded to go around the room at least 3 times and give every single resident a huge hug and kiss, sit in their laps, etc. You have never seen a group of old people with bigger smiles and you could just feel the love exploding in that room. The kids had a blast and kept saying they loved playing with all the grandmas and grandpas. My DH was in heaven. It turned out to be a perfectly lovely day, and I am so grateful it did.

Denise, I am so glad your day was stress-free.

It sounds like your kids have it takes to be loving, compassionate and caring people when they grow-up (and now too!)

Thanks Kate
How is that bathroom problem coming along?

Are we getting ready for another PG test? Did I miss something?

Hope you feel better! Cranberry juice is good too.

Guess not!

 

[itslisa]

hey no one replies earlied ... what was that Dumbo trick you guys were talking about???

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Thank you! I'll try that. They just called me in a Z Pack.

Love that stuff! Hope it helps in a hurry.

Glad they didn't make you go in and wait for an office visit.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Yes I did! It was wonderful! The chili dip sounds wonderful, too. I'm going to try that New Year's Eve. Hopefully I can trick the kids into celebrating a couple of hours early, so I'll have the house to myself for a while to try it. Sometimes you just need some down time, you know? DH has to work all the First Night activities, so I'll be on my lonesome for the evening. I need a yummy treat to drown my sorrows in. I'm going to try the chili dip and the frozen kisses. They sound yummy, too.

My DH has worked every NYE since we got married. I used to work some with him just so we could be together, but now with the kids, I stay with them.

We have been invited to a "family" NYE party at a neighbor's (been going for the last few years), but not sure if we are going. I have to teach Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. on the 1st to 1st and 2nd graders.

I am afraid if I stay up too late I won't have the energy for the little ones. We'll have to see. Maybe we'll go for a little while, but try to be home by 10:00 or so.

 

[my3princes]

Trip pictures finally! It only takes me months to finally figure out how to post them....
Here's the whole family at Epcot the first day:

What a yahoo -- I put them in reflective shirts! (Only had time to do two shirts for this trip!)

Here are Andrew and Jake in their shirts Kate personalized for them:

Here are our shirts Denise did for us:

Those are great. Still waiting for pictures of ds in the play.

Deb

 

[disneyeveryyear]

OK ... one other highlight (I may even post an actual trip report one day ....)

OK ... I told you guys I had won a trip for 4 .. and then my neighbor and her family backed out, right? OK, well there are only 3 of us. One of the items I won were four 5 day Magic Your Way with Park Hopper tickets.

Now, I had this extra ticket and what to do with it??????

I had it with me all the time, but no sense giving it to someone in the park -- they already bought their tix. One night, I was headed over to Pop Century (buying Mr Potato Head!). I was following this couple with a little girl and I over heard part of their conversation. They were discussing buying park tickets and how many days etc.

I got up the nerve and jumped in and asked them how long they were planning to buy for. They were contemplating between 4 or 5 days. I told them that I knew this seems totally crazy, but I had a 5 day PH ticket for them. The wife looked at me like I head 4 heads. The guy asked me how much I wanted for it. I said no - I'm giving it to you. He replies - selling it? LOL

We were not getting very far!

I explained that I had won a big prize and I had an extra 5 day PH ticket which HAD to be used before 12/24/2005. I am NOT selling it -- I am giving it to you if you wanted it. They were still skeptical.

I pointed out that all the adult tickets had a biometric scan. *IF* the ticket had been used, you will not get into the park and will be right where you are before meeting me. But, I assured them, no one had used the ticket ... and they were welcome to it at no charge.

I still think they thought I had been sniffing something.

I had just left DH back at the hotel room (and of course we had just had yet another argument!) .... but I sure felt SO much better after that. I really *do* hope they ad no problems using it.

I swear, I was floating on air for the rest of the night.

What an awesome story Lisa. Your kindness already paid dividends in making you feel better.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

sometimes I just fall in love with one of my new designs and have to post it - this is one of them

Too cute.

(Did you just turn Tink upsie down and put her on the beam?)

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Too cute.

(Did you just turn Tink upsie down and put her on the beam?)

I actually had to redraw her arms - they were out to the side

 

[ReAnSt]

Too cute.

(Did you just turn Tink upsie down and put her on the beam?)

Now do you think the Queen would share her secrets???


Unfortunately, I think not.

Becky

ETA: She actually shares before I can post.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Now do you think the Queen would share her secrets???


Unfortunately, I think not.

Becky

hey - not only did I share - I shared pretty quickly!!!!

I always help people with their design troubles!!!