"Diva" Trip - "Cliff Notes" p.236 OLD THREAD!

[Belle Ella]

Wait, are you saying you have teal hair??

Somewhere in the mess of my now red hair there is teal

 

[MrsPinup]

I'd be tempted too. I am dying to stay there again. Don't know what money will be like though since this is one month after the Half.

Do it.... Just save a little away each month.

 

[karylrocks]

Somewhere in the mess of my now red hair there is teal

Sounds Christmasy!

 

[mommaU4]

Hey girls. Sorry I haven't been around much, but I am kind of an Eeyore lately. Even though it's only been 3 weeks since I've been on vacation, I've got the Disney blues today since I don't know when I will get to go the next time.

A year ago Dave got notice that his position was being eliminated as of June 30th of this year. He's been applying for jobs ever since, with no luck. I kept waiting for a miracle to happen and as we approach the end of this month it has become apparent that's just not going to happen. So, at this point, there's no vacation in July (supposed to be our 5 year anniversary trip back to South Carolina where we got married) and likely there will be no AP renewal in September unless things come together quickly. I am hoping and praying that I will be able to still set some money aside to do a family trip in early December, and that I might be able to still hit the October mini-meet, but going to a single income is gonna change our lifestyle dramatically.

To top it off, things continue to be crazy at my job. I had a vacant position that I supervise that I filled in May with an anticipated start date of July 1st and the person who accepted the job has since decided to decline the position. So, we are back to square one and having to go through the whole hiring process again. Even doing it expedited, it still takes about 6-8 weeks from posting to hiring someone, so I am just praying that I will have a staff member by the time school starts. Oh, and I had another major job responsibility added to my plate, and of course none of this comes with a raise or promotion. In fact, my reward is a 5% cut in pay and seeing my health insurance premium go up $300 per month. Yay for the joys of working for the government!

Anyhow, it's fun to read along with all your excitement, and I certainly hope that I will still be able to make the trip. Although, I am hoping that there is some way that the newbies (and those who didn't make it last year) can still get the purple shirt. I know Mel is extremely busy at this point, but once her life calms down a bit, hopefully we can check on that.

Hey Jane. I'm really sorry to hear about Dave's job. I remember we talked about that, but the reality of it is a whole different thing.
Also I hope you are able to make the mini-meet in October. I think by then you will need some girly time!
Speaking of which, when things start to settle down for you, we should get together for lunch.

Somewhere in the mess of my now red hair there is teal

Nice

 

[mommaU4]

 

[MrsPinup]

I think you are the only one curiously waiting on the board. Your mirror may give more insight...then again, it doesn't always tell us what we want.

 

[Jodi_Luvs_Disney]

and to hog the thread today....

I am really wanting to stay in GC. Would anyone want to room with me to bring the cost down?

Jen - I would totally be up for that if you could put up with me for another year . I still have to check that I can make it this time but it worked out fine with work last year so they shouldn't have a problem.

You're VBS sounds fun. Madi is at VBS all this week. She has been totally beat and worn out from all the fun they've had each day.

 

[Jodi_Luvs_Disney]

Spit it out already!!!!!

They're playing with us Beth....and I think they're enjoying it!!

 

[mommaU4]

I think you are the only one curiously waiting on the board. Your mirror may give more insight...then again, it doesn't always tell us what we want.

I think I am just the most impatient one. I don't like surprises.

My mirror huh? When I look in the mirror it's pretty frightening, lol, so I think the theme is something scary. Yep, that's my guess.


Jodi, yes, they are just enjoying this way too much.

 

[MrsPinup]

Jen - I would totally be up for that if you could put up with me for another year . I still have to check that I can make it this time but it worked out fine with work last year so they shouldn't have a problem.

You're VBS sounds fun. Madi is at VBS all this week. She has been totally beat and worn out from all the fun they've had each day.

I would love to room with you again Thursday of VBS is always water day for us so my boys are pretty excited.

And Beth~ You are not a scary sight in the mirror!

 

[daisy_77]

Howdy girls!

things move so fast around here! I need to get a mobile alert for this thread so I don't miss a thing

I like lime for the first day and a day of pink tees. Jane spoke for me as well when she said *maybe* there would be a chance the divas who missed last year would be able to get a purple top...that would be so wonderful. They came out so nice.


I would love to stay at the GC but since I am on a MAJOR budget for this trip, I will have to go with the lower cost option room sharing at HOJO or the CI. I am happy anywhere. I am just excited to be going!

 

[sahbushka]

I think you are the only one curiously waiting on the board. Your mirror may give more insight...then again, it doesn't always tell us what we want.

Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, or Harry Potter?

I want to stay at GCH...I will have to see what the price is though as I will be on a bit of a budget as well.

Hi all...my baby girl turns 3 tomorrow and I have the day off work to spend a few hours with her and then help my friend with last minute wedding stuff before the rehersal and rehersal dinner tomorrow night. Friday we celebrate my daughter and grandmother's birthdays at my favorite restaurant after the pedicures with the other bridesmaids. Saturday is the wedding and sunday is the gift opening and then I am done with the matron of honor thing. It has been fun but soooooo stressful!

Looking forward to doing some Disney planning after the wedding is over!

SarahMay

 

[cccdisney]

Love all the planning going on!! Yay!
I also loved the meet and greet and the Carousel. Very nice and roomy!

Can't wait to hear about the Meet n Greet theme!

 

[karylrocks]

Jen and Jodi - I would love to share a room with you again if you'll have me and have been wanting to stay at GC. I am hoping to have my daughter with me (and will probably be paying for her share) so we will see. Hopefully they will have a deal going for that time! I'm thinking I deserve to splurge this time since I am not having any more Disney trips this year.

Sounds like something evil going on for the M&G.

 

[mommaU4]

Good morning, ladies! I was so tired last night, I fell asleep around 9:30. That's unheard of for me! lol So now of course, I woke up way to early this morning. Oh well. Ruben's off at work and the kiddos are sleeping, so I have a bit of peace and quiet to enjoy for now.

And Beth~ You are not a scary sight in the mirror!

In the mornings I am!!

Jane spoke for me as well when she said *maybe* there would be a chance the divas who missed last year would be able to get a purple top...that would be so wonderful. They came out so nice.


I would love to stay at the GC but since I am on a MAJOR budget for this trip, I will have to go with the lower cost option room sharing at HOJO or the CI. I am happy anywhere. I am just excited to be going!

I am not sure about purple castle tees for those who didn't get one last time. I mean, it would be great of course, but Mel is already going to have her hands full with the new group tees, so we'll have to wait and see. If not, then those who don't have an actual castle tee, can just wear a purple tee that day so at least the color scheme will still match. But again, we'll see how things play out.

I hear ya on major budget. That's me pretty much all the time. lol But like you said, as long as you get to go, that's all that really matters!

Hi all...my baby girl turns 3 tomorrow and I have the day off work to spend a few hours with her and then help my friend with last minute wedding stuff before the rehersal and rehersal dinner tomorrow night. Friday we celebrate my daughter and grandmother's birthdays at my favorite restaurant after the pedicures with the other bridesmaids. Saturday is the wedding and sunday is the gift opening and then I am done with the matron of honor thing. It has been fun but soooooo stressful!

Whew! Sarah, you've got a jam packed few days there. It all sounds fun though. Happy birthday to your daughter and Grandma!

Can't wait to hear about the Meet n Greet theme!

I know, right?? Geez, you'd think they'd just spit it out already.

Sounds like something evil going on for the M&G.

I hope so!!!!

 

[mommaU4]

I'd like to add a "Roommate List" section to the front page. We've had one in the past and it's nice to see who's staying where and with whom. Besides, booking a place to stay is really one of those things everyone can and should start doing fairly soon.

So if you could all do me a favor, and as you make and finalize your hotel plans either post them here or send me a PM and let me know. It also helps those still looking for a roommate to know who might be open to having additional ladies stay with them.

Thanks!!

 

[MrsPinup]

Jen and Jodi - I would love to share a room with you again if you'll have me and have been wanting to stay at GC. I am hoping to have my daughter with me (and will probably be paying for her share) so we will see. Hopefully they will have a deal going for that time! I'm thinking I deserve to splurge this time since I am not having any more Disney trips this year.

Sounds like something evil going on for the M&G.

That would be great Carol! We can start looking into rooms and seeing what the different prices will be. I wonder if Marie wants us back.....

It's really too bad that you only get one shot at our M&G party....

 

[karylrocks]

Just 8 months from today ladies!

This morning I am off to a job interview through an employment agency that called me last week from a resume I sent in. I hate interviewing - that is one thing that usually keeps me at a job I don't like much longer. I always keep hoping that someone will just call and beg me to come work for them. That and winning the lottery; same odds on both I guess.

 

[karylrocks]

Thanks Jen! I haven't seen Marie on here for a while but she has been on FB. Hopefully we can get a good AP rate (not me though as I will not have one this year).

One shot? Hmmmmm....
(Surely you're not referring to the rum! )

 

[mommaU4]

It's really too bad that you only get one shot at our M&G party....

My brain hurts.

This morning I am off to a job interview through an employment agency that called me last week from a resume I sent in.

Good luck!!

One shot? Hmmmmm....
(Surely you're not referring to the rum! )