Finally getting to see the lights! Nov '11 Anniversary/Holiday/F&W PTR-New 11/4 p50

[Angies1274]

Hi Amy!

I hadn't realized I had fallen so far behind.

I love your Touring Plan cards!!! You've inspired me to make some for our trip next year!!

The first day of school pics turned out so cute!!

Wow! You have been busy. Glad you might be able to get a new van...such good news!

 

[eandesmom]

Wow on the lemon law and van! Way to be on top of it, what a total pain though to go through. I know I've said this before but I absolutely love your cards for the boys. VERY cute mousekeeping envelopes!!!

 

[MeMom]

The car issue seems like a big headache. I hope you get a new one that suits your family perfectly.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Goodness! You are busy, busy, busy! I am glad you are finally going to be able to ditch the van and get a new one!

I'm so nervous about the arbitration hearing... I can't imagine that we could lose, but I'm still nervous!

And you are! Wow!!! So glad it worked out nicely for you!

Those are ADORABLE! Love them!

Your cards are such a great idea. I hope you are able to skip getting a stroller this trip!

I take it you've been wanting a new car? That's great news! I hope it goes through easily and quickly. I cannot imagine all the paperwork that is required for that...yikes!

Yes - A wet moldy car isn't fun! Luckily the paperwork was pretty much all done from when we filed the claim in the spring, but I had to make & mail a zillion copies!

Hi Amy!

I hadn't realized I had fallen so far behind.

I love your Touring Plan cards!!! You've inspired me to make some for our trip next year!!

The first day of school pics turned out so cute!!

Wow! You have been busy. Glad you might be able to get a new van...such good news!

Hi Angie! I love my touring plan cards too! Thanks to Heidi (MRYPPNS)!

Wow on the lemon law and van! Way to be on top of it, what a total pain though to go through. I know I've said this before but I absolutely love your cards for the boys. VERY cute mousekeeping envelopes!!!

Thanks Cynthia! I'll be glad when the van headache is over!

The car issue seems like a big headache. I hope you get a new one that suits your family perfectly.

Hi MeMom! I love driving a minivan so I'm sure I'll get another one - just not a Kia! The lady I've been working with at the state said they rarely see complains about Kias, but I've been burned once so unfortunately they won't get any more of our business.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Yay! We survived the weekend! It was a really busy one but we made it & had lots of fun in the process. Jumping into another busy week but thought of a fun idea to keep everyone busy until I can find time for another update.

When you think of each country in the World Showcase, what comes to mind?

Here are my answers:

Mexico: churros & Donald's boat ride
Norway: grassy roof & Maelstrom
China: acrobats & Tomb Warriors
Germany: toy trains & caramel!
Italy: Via Napoli pizza & Sergio the juggler
American Adventure: chicken nuggets & US Presidents
Japan: kimonos & Kaki Gori
Morocco: the exotic feeling inside the stores
France: chocolate mousse
UK: flowers in tea pots
Canada: waterfall & Le Cellier filet mignon

 

[MEK]

Yay! We survived the weekend! It was a really busy one but we made it & had lots of fun in the process. Jumping into another busy week but thought of a fun idea to keep everyone busy until I can find time for another update.

When you think of each country in the World Showcase, what comes to mind?

Here are my answers:

Mexico: churros & Donald's boat ride
Norway: grassy roof & Maelstrom
China: acrobats & Tomb Warriors
Germany: toy trains & caramel!
Italy: Via Napoli pizza & Sergio the juggler
American Adventure: chicken nuggets & US Presidents
Japan: kimonos & Kaki Gori
Morocco: the exotic feeling inside the stores
France: chocolate mousse
UK: flowers in tea pots
Canada: waterfall & Le Cellier filet mignon

OK - I'm in, but I have a feeling most of my answers will relate to alcohol.

Mexico: The ditch and margaritas (told ya!)
Norway: Sven from the KP mission
China: that cool stringed instrument they play in there
Germany: Singing beer steins from the KP mission
Italy: hot waiters
AA: Voices of Liberty (my dream job)
Japan: saki
Morocco: Morocain margarita (kidding) - taking pictures of the scenery
France: Slushy stand
UK: Kate Middleton's engagement ring
Canada: Martin Short - sorry - I just enjoy the movie and he happens to be the silling narrator

 

[skier_pete]

When you think of each country in the World Showcase, what comes to mind?

Mine will probably revolved around food:

Mexico: The wooden carvings that DD loves (by the entrance)
Norway: Kirngla Bakery & Blonde cast-members (male and female)
China: Search for the Jade Buddha (KP Mission)
Germany: Karamel Kuchen and BEER
Italy: The masks in the one store near the coloring station
American Adventure: NOT MUCH - we don't really stop here.
Japan: Myuki (the candy lady) & the drummers
Morocco: Belly-dancing and Tangerine Cafe
France: Incredibly pretty cast-members & the patisserie
UK: Having a pint at the Rose & Crown
Canada: Pretzel Bread and Beer Cheese soup. (If not in Le Cellier - my thought is "why are we bothering with Canada?")

Hmmmm.apparently my thoughts mostly revolve around food and women. Don't tell my wife.

 

[MRYPPNS]

Mexico: Nachos from the Cantina
Norway: always looking for a shirt or hat from Deadliest Catch and school bread
China: Is it STILL the tomb warriors in there?
Germany: caramel popcorn!
Italy: pretty but nothing to do
American Adventure: worst bathroom in Epcot
Japan: shopping for little plates and bowl and "candy so nice"
Morocco: I need to explore this place again
France: slushies!
UK: quite spot in the back for a rest
Canada: Gee, too bad I won't pay $42 for a steak because they're good and why can't they sell the pretzel bread at a little stand outside!

 

[mousescrapper]

When you think of each country in the World Showcase, what comes to mind?

Mexico: Cabellero Donald & ducks in the Cantina
Norway: gnomes & school bread
China: large souviner shop and acrobats (now gone )
Germany: cookoo clocks, gummy bears, and caramel
Italy: juggler, spagetti, accents
USA: dirty restrooms, turkey legs and garden in back
Japan: drums, fish garden, red gate (is that what they call it?), souvie shop
Morocco: Tangerine cafe, belly dancer, coolest theming
France: Grey Goose, painting, tiny walkways
UK: tea garden, toy shop, Beatles (now gone )
Canada: totem poles, plaid, syrup

 

[DisneyCrafter]

This is fun!

Mexico: San Angel Inn & La Cava Del Tequila (Even though I've never visited La Cava-I really want to!)
Norway: Kringla Bakery og Cafe (Never visited here but heard a lot about School Bread.)
China: The gift shop tucked away into the back and the bridge with the pond.
Germany: Karmel Kuche!! Also, pretzels & beer.
Italy: Statues & Via Napoli
USA: The funnel cake stand & boring food court.
Japan: HUGE (& expensive) gift shop.
Morocco: "My mom would really like this place."
France: BAKERY!!!! & Grey Goose slushies
UK: Tea shop
Canada: Totem pole and tucked away waterfall.

 

[MeMom]

Hi MeMom! I love driving a minivan so I'm sure I'll get another one - just not a Kia! The lady I've been working with at the state said they rarely see complains about Kias, but I've been burned once so unfortunately they won't get any more of our business.

A fellow teacher got a Kia a few years back, and she got rid of it within a year.


First thoughts:
Mexico: Three Caballeros, wood carvings
Norway: giant almond pretzel, Maelstrom
China: painted ceiling, Tomb Warriors
Germany: pickle trees, cuckoo clocks
Italy: pretty flowers, Sergio, the street entertainer
American Adventure: Voices of Liberty
Japan: Teppan Edo, beautiful kimonos
Morocco: tilework
France: Eiffel Tower, Impressions de France movie
UK: quiet streets in the 'neighborhood'
Canada: plaid lumberjack-type souvenirs, pretty gardens

 

[eandesmom]

Mexico: Margaritas at the Ditch!
Norway: The really ugly troll topiary from the F&G Festival
China: Acrobats & Tomb Warriors
Germany: Train and...Beer
Italy: Chianti and Ole Ole Ole!
American Adventure: Voices of Liberty
Japan: Kimonos & onion volcano
Morocco: Schwarma platter
France: ham and cheese sandwhich and apple tart. Grey Goose Slushie
UK: Fish and Chips, Tea
Canada: Off Kilter and Moose

 

[irish dancer]

Best of luck with the arbitration, hope it goes your way!

Love Epcot!

Mexico: sombreros & maracas (sp?) cheese empanadas & guacamole
Norway - bakery, Maelstrom, waterfall
China - fuzzy marionette puppets, orange chicken
Germany - caramel shop! train
Italy - only stop here if we happen to pass when entertainment is on
America - pin cart, food for kids, voices of liberty
Japan - drummers, shopping
Morocco - falafel, belly dancer
France - ice cream, crepes, Grey Goose slushie
UK - fish & chips, phone booths
Canada - LeCellier

 

[DisMomAmy]

OK - I'm in, but I have a feeling most of my answers will relate to alcohol.

Mexico: The ditch and margaritas (told ya!)
Norway: Sven from the KP mission
China: that cool stringed instrument they play in there
Germany: Singing beer steins from the KP mission
Italy: hot waiters
AA: Voices of Liberty (my dream job)
Japan: saki
Morocco: Morocain margarita (kidding) - taking pictures of the scenery
France: Slushy stand
UK: Kate Middleton's engagement ring
Canada: Martin Short - sorry - I just enjoy the movie and he happens to be the silling narrator

So do you recommend I have a margarita while at Epcot in November?

Mine will probably revolved around food:

Mexico: The wooden carvings that DD loves (by the entrance)
Norway: Kirngla Bakery & Blonde cast-members (male and female)
China: Search for the Jade Buddha (KP Mission)
Germany: Karamel Kuchen and BEER
Italy: The masks in the one store near the coloring station
American Adventure: NOT MUCH - we don't really stop here.
Japan: Myuki (the candy lady) & the drummers
Morocco: Belly-dancing and Tangerine Cafe
France: Incredibly pretty cast-members & the patisserie
UK: Having a pint at the Rose & Crown
Canada: Pretzel Bread and Beer Cheese soup. (If not in Le Cellier - my thought is "why are we bothering with Canada?")

Hmmmm.apparently my thoughts mostly revolve around food and women. Don't tell my wife.

Yes- you definitely seem to have a theme in your answers Pete! We've never seen Myuki... is she still there?

Mexico: Nachos from the Cantina
Norway: always looking for a shirt or hat from Deadliest Catch and school bread
China: Is it STILL the tomb warriors in there?
Germany: caramel popcorn!
Italy: pretty but nothing to do
American Adventure: worst bathroom in Epcot
Japan: shopping for little plates and bowl and "candy so nice"
Morocco: I need to explore this place again
France: slushies!
UK: quite spot in the back for a rest
Canada: Gee, too bad I won't pay $42 for a steak because they're good and why can't they sell the pretzel bread at a little stand outside!

Definitely give Morocco another look - it's so cool in there! And great idea about the pretzel bread!

Mexico: Cabellero Donald & ducks in the Cantina
Norway: gnomes & school bread
China: large souviner shop and acrobats (now gone )
Germany: cookoo clocks, gummy bears, and caramel
Italy: juggler, spagetti, accents
USA: dirty restrooms, turkey legs and garden in back
Japan: drums, fish garden, red gate (is that what they call it?), souvie shop
Morocco: Tangerine cafe, belly dancer, coolest theming
France: Grey Goose, painting, tiny walkways
UK: tea garden, toy shop, Beatles (now gone )
Canada: totem poles, plaid, syrup

There seems to be a theme with the US bathrooms... I guess I'll stay away from those! Need to try me one of those slushies... I can't believe I didn't at least try a sip in January!

This is fun!

Mexico: San Angel Inn & La Cava Del Tequila (Even though I've never visited La Cava-I really want to!)
Norway: Kringla Bakery og Cafe (Never visited here but heard a lot about School Bread.)
China: The gift shop tucked away into the back and the bridge with the pond.
Germany: Karmel Kuche!! Also, pretzels & beer.
Italy: Statues & Via Napoli
USA: The funnel cake stand & boring food court.
Japan: HUGE (& expensive) gift shop.
Morocco: "My mom would really like this place."
France: BAKERY!!!! & Grey Goose slushies
UK: Tea shop
Canada: Totem pole and tucked away waterfall.

I still don't have a clue where La Cava is! Even if I don't get a drink there, I think we have to hunt it down in November!

A fellow teacher got a Kia a few years back, and she got rid of it within a year.


First thoughts:
Mexico: Three Caballeros, wood carvings
Norway: giant almond pretzel, Maelstrom
China: painted ceiling, Tomb Warriors
Germany: pickle trees, cuckoo clocks
Italy: pretty flowers, Sergio, the street entertainer
American Adventure: Voices of Liberty
Japan: Teppan Edo, beautiful kimonos
Morocco: tilework
France: Eiffel Tower, Impressions de France movie
UK: quiet streets in the 'neighborhood'
Canada: plaid lumberjack-type souvenirs, pretty gardens

There's news on the Kia front... more on that later!

I forgot about the funny pickle trees!

Mexico: Margaritas at the Ditch!
Norway: The really ugly troll topiary from the F&G Festival
China: Acrobats & Tomb Warriors
Germany: Train and...Beer
Italy: Chianti and Ole Ole Ole!
American Adventure: Voices of Liberty
Japan: Kimonos & onion volcano
Morocco: Schwarma platter
France: ham and cheese sandwhich and apple tart. Grey Goose Slushie
UK: Fish and Chips, Tea
Canada: Off Kilter and Moose

I guess the Ditch is the place to be!

Best of luck with the arbitration, hope it goes your way!

Love Epcot!

Mexico: sombreros & maracas (sp?) cheese empanadas & guacamole
Norway - bakery, Maelstrom, waterfall
China - fuzzy marionette puppets, orange chicken
Germany - caramel shop! train
Italy - only stop here if we happen to pass when entertainment is on
America - pin cart, food for kids, voices of liberty
Japan - drummers, shopping
Morocco - falafel, belly dancer
France - ice cream, crepes, Grey Goose slushie
UK - fish & chips, phone booths
Canada - LeCellier

Those fuzzy puppets are great! Zach has a small one that's not as fuzzy... but we still haven't gotten it untangled!

How could I forget the phone booths!!!!

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Looks like we're going to win our artibtation with Kia... without having to actually got to arbitration! Well I guess it may be premature to celebrate but each party (us & Kia) had until yesterday to get copies of our "discovery" to each other & to the state. I spent last week making a ton of copies & mailing all of our "discovery" to arrive on time. Yesterday came & went & we didn't receive anything from Kia. I also played phone tag with a rep from Kia who had called me in the morning when I wasn't home. We never connected but I got a call from the "Lemon Law lady" at the state today, saying that Kia was trying to reach us to offer a settlement. At this point we can only assume they want to offer us a full settlement because otherwise they would have submitted their "discovery". Without having done that, they have nothing they can present at the arbitration hearing next week. At least that's what we are assuming... And I can't believe the lady hasn't called me back today!!! I'm dying to talk to her & see what they have to say!!! I'll keep you posted!

 

[MEK]

So do you recommend I have a margarita while at Epcot in November?

I absolutely, 100%, without a doubt recommend that you have at least ONE margarita at the Ditch in November. Unless you have a strange aversion or allergy to tequila (which I doubt), you will love them. They really are as fabulous as people say and you can be sure I will be at the Ditch on my first park day in December!!!!!

 

[DisMomAmy]

I absolutely, 100%, without a doubt recommend that you have at least ONE margarita at the Ditch in November. Unless you have a strange aversion or allergy to tequila (which I doubt), you will love them. They really are as fabulous as people say and you can be sure I will be at the Ditch on my first park day in December!!!!!

I generally avoid liquor... I actually probably haven't had any liquor since college. I stick with wine... I'm a light weight - I usually drink white wine spritzers. But I don't think it could hurt to try one.

 

[MEK]

I generally avoid liquor... I actually probably haven't had any liquor since college. I stick with wine... I'm a light weight - I usually drink white wine spritzers. But I don't think it could hurt to try one.

Well, if that's the case you might want to split it with you DH. Definitely not a drink for a lightweight. It's what a would consider a "real" drink.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Well, if that's the case you might want to split it with you DH. Definitely not a drink for a lightweight. It's what a would consider a "real" drink.

Sounds good! Nobody's ever accused Tim of being a lightweight.

 

[DisMomAmy]

It's official - Kia has offered to repurchase our minivan and after all is said and done (and our loan balance is paid off), we'll have $10,000 to put into a new van. We finally got all the documents today so it's just a matter of time. And now I can go car shopping!!

And in other news... My baby is turning 8 today!!

Happy Birthday Zach!!

From his birthday party last weekend (nerf dart party at his karate school):

From soccer:

He's quite the super star! In the first game, his team won 3-0 and Zach got all three goals. In the second game, they won 5-1 and Zach got four goals!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Happy 8th Birthday Zach! Are you doing something special to celebrate today Amy? Sorry I've been MIA.