Everything is Satisfactual - A TR (9/22-9/31) Updated 12/9 Last Day

[Hedy]

Single digit dance!

 

[willwriteforears]

Single digit dance!

Can't believe I didn't notice that till now!

Single digits!

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[Lady Lallie]

8 Days!!

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[If U Had Wings]

How sad is it that I'm the last one to notice I'm in single digits!



I took the princesses to the beach yesterday so I'll blame that for being oblivious. Had so much fun with them, the weather was perfect. We spent about 5 hours there. Fun!

Actually a day from today I'll be leaving. We won't fly out until Friday, but the car will be on it's way to the airport a week from today.

 

[willwriteforears]

How sad is it that I'm the last one to notice I'm in single digits!



I took the princesses to the beach yesterday so I'll blame that for being oblivious. Had so much fun with them, the weather was perfect. We spent about 5 hours there. Fun!

Actually a day from today I'll be leaving. We won't fly out until Friday, but the car will be on it's way to the airport a week from today.

 

[skier_pete]

Pete, I definitely would be interested in a dis-meet. When it gets a bit closer we can exchange some info.

It's a bit closer...would you like to exchange information. As I said before, I am willing to give out my cell phone # via PM or e-mail if you would like. I am sure if we get in touch early we will probably see each-other's families every day since POFQ is so small. We arrive Saturday night (8/23) our flight lands about 6 PM, so if we are on schedule we are hoping to be checking in around 7 PM and will be in the pool for a bit soon after. (DD is a fish and would probably be fine spending the whole week in the hotel pool.) We may even meet on Sunday morning when we are all re-checking in for Free Dining. (I will be down bright and early at 6 AM.)

SkierPete

 

[If U Had Wings]

I was intending for my post today to be filled with all the last minute details I've been taking care of, my packed suitcase and the wonderful gift Princess Jasmine gave me today. Even though all that stuff is done, sadly this post today isn't going to be about any of that. Instead it's going to be about how it's looking like our trip is going to be cancelled. I'm so depressed I could cry.

I got a call from my mother tonight. She just found out that her brother died today unexpectedly. She didn't really get along with him, but he's her brother so was still upset. I didn't particularly like my uncle. He was pretty much a non-entity in my life. My only real memories of him are of him making a inappropriate sexual comment to me when I was a teenager, and of him being obnoxious and getting everyone kicked out of a hotel after my cousin's wedding. I'm ticked off that I'm going to have to miss my vacation because of this. Yes, I feel guilty about feeling that, but it's the truth.

We don't know what kinds of plans are being made yet. He lived in Florida so we are assuming the arrangements will be down there. No idea about when.

Mickey, Minnie and the princesses will probably still be going to Disney, but as I was staying with my parents we will probably be canceling. I'm just depressed beyond words. I was so looking forward to this trip, and had put so much work into all my plans. I just look at my packed bags and want to cry. I dread the thought of having to call Disney to start canceling all our reservations. Luckily we purchased trip insurance so we will get money back. The airfare we are just going to have to take the hit on.

I guess I'm going to have to live vicariously through everyone else's trip reports. Sigh.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I was intending for my post today to be filled with all the last minute details I've been taking care of, my packed suitcase and the wonderful gift Princess Jasmine gave me today. Even though all that stuff is done, sadly this post today isn't going to be about any of that. Instead it's going to be about how it's looking like our trip is going to be cancelled. I'm so depressed I could cry.

I got a call from my mother tonight. She just found out that her brother died today unexpectedly. She didn't really get along with him, but he's her brother so was still upset. I didn't particularly like my uncle. He was pretty much a non-entity in my life. My only real memories of him are of him making a inappropriate sexual comment to me when I was a teenager, and of him being obnoxious and getting everyone kicked out of a hotel after my cousin's wedding. I'm ticked off that I'm going to have to miss my vacation because of this. Yes, I feel guilty about feeling that, but it's the truth.

We don't know what kinds of plans are being made yet. He lived in Florida so we are assuming the arrangements will be down there. No idea about when.

Mickey, Minnie and the princesses will probably still be going to Disney, but as I was staying with my parents we will probably be canceling. I'm just depressed beyond words. I was so looking forward to this trip, and had put so much work into all my plans. I just look at my packed bags and want to cry. I dread the thought of having to call Disney to start canceling all our reservations. Luckily we purchased trip insurance so we will get money back. The airfare we are just going to have to take the hit on.

I guess I'm going to have to live vicariously through everyone else's trip reports. Sigh.

Oh no!! That is awful Crissy.

Don't worry about feeling guilty about being ticked off, I think it's only human to be ticked off. I really really really really hope that you are able to still go and can find a way to work everything out!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I am so sorry, Crissy!!! I would be angry and sad, too!

 

[MRYPPNS]

Oh this is very upsetting to me.....please find a way to go. Could you get yourself a room at a value resort if your parents won't go?? Please try to find a way to go....I'm afraid you'll be very regretful if you don't.

 

[Donald is #1]

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear that. How is your mother doing?


Do you think that you could still book a room on your own and go?

 

[Hedy]

I'm so sorry.
Would you be willing to try to get an offsite hotel? There might be availability.

 

[micandminforever]

Do the princesses have room for you?

 

[willwriteforears]

Oh Crissy, I'm so sorry to hear that!

I agree with everyone else--is there a way you can still go? A room at a value or even staying offsite, like Heidi suggested?

I just feel sick for you.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Thank you everyone for all the kind thoughts. It means a lot to me. There have been a lot of calls back and forth to Florida trying to figure out what is going on. Right now our plans are still up in the air a bit. At the moment we are only cancelling the first two days, but we haven't made any hard decisions on the rest.

The funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning. I guess in Florida they do the wake/funeral service/burial all in one day, unlike up here where it's over two days at least. In order not to have to pay fees for changing our flights we are still flying in on Friday morning. From there we are going to rent a car and drive down to my grandmother's house. It's about 2 hours south of Orlando. Right now Ma Tink, Pa Grumpy and me are going to go to the funeral and then after spending the day there, driving back up to Orlando for a late check in, and meeting up with the rest of the group at AK the next day. I originally wanted to just spend the first two days at the resort by myself due to my personal feelings about my uncle, but in the end would feel too guilty about not being there for my mother and grandmother so am going. (Ma Tink is a bit upset that Mickey is not coming down for the funeral, but that's another story).

That's the plan right now, and is subject to change. I told my mom I understand if she wants to cancel the rest. I think she's feeling very torn about it. She wants to go, see the princesses and have a good time, yet she is feeling like she should be spending more time with her mother. Plus she has pinced a nerve about 2 weeks ago, and it's been hurting her alot. She's all worried about slowing us down, making us push her in a wheelchair for the trip duration etc. She doesn't handle personal medical issues very well, so she's been making herself sick over it. I told her to call her doctor last week, which she ignored, but she's calling first thing today. If she can't get in my dad's taking her over to the walk in clinic. Hopefully they will be able to give her something for the pain.

If they deceide to cancel the rest of the trip it's possible I may have my father drive me back to Orlando anyways to stay with the Mickey, Minnie and the gang. Of course the problem there is that I'd have to come up with money for all my food and tickets. My trip had been planned with the package and free dining so I don't have lots of cash around for that. I'd also have to make room reservations for my last 2 nights, as Mickey and Minnie will be driving back to Connecticut.

Who knows what is going to end up happening?

SkierPete - I'm not sure what we are going to end up doing, so maybe it's best to say I'll be on the lookout for you at the bus stops? Here is our daily plan (if we end up going).

Sunday - Animal Kingdom
Monday - Epcot
Tuesday - Morning Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom
Wednesday - MGM
Thursday - Morning Segway around the World Tour at Epcot
Friday - Magic Kingdom
Saturday - ? - Meeting Lady Lallie later on at Epcot
Sunday - Last day. Probably a park in the morning, but not sure which.

 

[skier_pete]

SkierPete - I'm not sure what we are going to end up doing, so maybe it's best to say I'll be on the lookout for you at the bus stops? Here is our daily plan (if we end up going).

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have resisted giving advice as to me this is something you need to sort out on your own, but I hope you are still able to enjoy at least part of your trip.

We will be at MK on the Tuesday, and also Epcot on Thursday, so we may well see eachother. I will send you a PM with my phone #, please feel free to take it with you and give us a ring if indeed you do end up staying at POFQ. I would appreciate knowing that you made it, as I will be thinking about you guys whether you are there or not.

Until then, here is a little hug from our family to yours.

SkierPete

 

[Lady Lallie]

Crissy --- I am happy to hear that you have figured your trip out somewhat. Pleast let me know if there is anything I can do to help, even if it's just chatting.

 

[willwriteforears]

Crissy, I'm glad you have some tentative plans in place and hope they work out. I think it's very sweet of you to attend the funeral for your mother and grandmother's sake, despite how you felt about your uncle. It speaks very well of your character.

I'm pulling for you and hope that you're able to enjoy your trip to WDW in some fashion!

 

[trixiequilts]

I just read your whole report, and wow, what a bummer. You are very kind to go to the funeral, and I hope plans work out as well as they can. You really deserve to have a good time!

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Aw hon, I'm sorry things have worked out the way they have (in all aspects). I'm wishing and praying things still work out for you and that you'll be able to enjoy some Disney time.

Lots of Skittle hugs for you and yours! You're in our thoughts.