Girls Only Disneyland Trip ~ Old thread, link to new one in first post

[Queenbillabong]

Me being Miss Klutz (which I am) was when we were talking about all sleeping in the new Pirate suite at Hojos and somehow Debbie and I got pegged for the bunk beds and were fighting over who would be on the top bunk cause we both feel we would fall off (especially with rum drinks involved). Hence, her tag about being on top and me being a klutz.

Theresa, less than two months until my Alaska Cruise. I still need to get some ideas for things to do on our Vancouver day. From what I have read I am thinking Granville, Stanley Park. Grouse Mtn sounds really fun with a lot to do?

Gotcha!!

Do you mean Granville Island or Granville Street?? Most people mean Granville Island - which has some cute shops and stuff. Stanley Park is great - has some nice trails and such. The aquarium is fun (and a bit spendy), but nothing huge. They have the Fish House in Stanley Park which is a fab restaurant the the executive chef there is Karen Barnaby - very cool

Grouse Mountain is in North Vancouver and if you're going there, you have to see the Capilaino Suspension Bridge (not me though - I'm a wuss with heights ). We used to live in North Vancouver and it is so beautiful! Lynn Valley has a smaller (free) suspension bridge as well. We always take visitors up Grouse Mountain, no matter the season - there's always something to do! They have several restaurants up there (in the same building), so you can have anything from fine dining to burgers and fries. They also have the Theater in the Sky, which is cool! I would suggest reservations for Grouse though - if you reserve at a restaurant, it includes the air tram and the theater.

The other thing I love to do with visitors (if you have a whole day) is the Vancouver Trolley Tour. Tickets are fairly reasonable (around $35 Canadian - so like $2 US, right????), and you can hop on and off at 24 different stops, including Stanley Park, China Town (Dr. Sun Yen-Sat Gardens), Granville Island, Gas Town (you have to go to Gas Town!) etc. It does stop at several hotels. You mentioned you were staying at the Sheraton Wall Centre, right? That's on the route. The website is vancouvertrolley.com

If I had money to spend, I could spend nearly the whole day on Granville. Only thing I've done at the park is the aquarium, which is pretty good, but $$$. I love Vancouver, so when we had our cruise, we went up more than a day early and stayed a day late, just b/c we love it so much.

Vancouver is great I sometimes miss working downtown - there is so much to do and see. But I love where we live now and don't miss the traffic at all

 

[bumbershoot]

The other thing I love to do with visitors (if you have a whole day) is the Vancouver Trolley Tour. Tickets are fairly reasonable (around $35 Canadian - so like $2 US, right????), and you can hop on and off at 24 different stops, including Stanley Park, China Town (Dr. Sun Yen-Sat Gardens), Granville Island, Gas Town (you have to go to Gas Town!) etc. It does stop at several hotels. You mentioned you were staying at the Sheraton Wall Centre, right? That's on the route. The website is vancouvertrolley.com

Love that idea! And I'm HIGHLY in favor of your version of the exchange rates.

Traffic? Oh that's right...we skip it, as we take Amtrak up, then a taxi to wherever we're going. I think we took a bus, even, while there before the honeymoon cruise. We're all about the public transportation up there.

 

[DangerMouse]

Wow, lots of new tags! How fun! Still trying to keep up, but having a hard time, especially because you've started the planning, and I really can't contribute since I'm not coming this time around. I will just lurk back here in the shadows a bit, if you gals don't mind. . .

 

[KerTggr]

Excellent! This is just like our neighbor girls - they were "practicing" egg hunting in their front yard. One would hide 5 plastic eggs and then call for the other to come outside. Apparently they are trying to identify all the hiding places before tomorrow.

Anyone out there use C++? Any helpful hints for learning it FAST? Robert's in a, um, situation at work and NEEDS to have it in his head inside a month. I just checked out about 7 books, even the "for dummies" edition, but if anyone knows of any very good, simple C++ books, I'd be happy for the recommendation. Heck, I'd pay airfare and provide room and board if you'd come out and teach it to him!

Have him check out http://www.learncpp.com/. A couple guys at my work who've had to learn it high level used this site.

I just got back from shopping, and now have to write a check to the gov't for our taxes. Good thing I went shopping first or my DH wouldn't have gotten a new deodorant. "I don't care if the plastic is scraping your underarm. There's 3 cents worth of deodorant left in that tube!"

 

[bumbershoot]

Wow, lots of new tags! How fun! Still trying to keep up, but having a hard time, especially because you've started the planning, and I really can't contribute since I'm not coming this time around. I will just lurk back here in the shadows a bit, if you gals don't mind. . .

Heck, I'm not contributing to the planning, but I'm not in the shadows, LOL.

Have him check out http://www.learncpp.com/. A couple guys at my work who've had to learn it high level used this site.

Awesome awesome awesome. Thank you so much.

 

[cheshiregirl]

So who is in for an October photopass????

Better late than never, but count me in!

 

[cheshiregirl]

Why does the tag fairy hate me???

I lost my tag a couple months ago 'cause I was dumb, and not only have I not gotten it back despite my nightly prayers to the fairy so that she might fix my mistake, I also haven't warranted a new tag either. Guess I'll head back into the corner to sulk

 

[Queenbillabong]

Why does the tag fairy hate me???

I lost my tag a couple months ago 'cause I was dumb, and not only have I not gotten it back despite my nightly prayers to the fairy so that she might fix my mistake, I also haven't warranted a new tag either. Guess I'll head back into the corner to sulk

Believe, just believe

 

[BillyFan]

Wow, lots of new tags! How fun! Still trying to keep up, but having a hard time, especially because you've started the planning, and I really can't contribute since I'm not coming this time around. I will just lurk back here in the shadows a bit, if you gals don't mind. . .

Come on now, you can't be 100% sure you're not going! Do not make me take a detour to Arizona (or Washington) to get you! Come to think of it, if you have already moved to WA, we'll have to have Deb and Capri do the kidnapping!

Better late than never, but count me in!

I'd like to join the share, also. Pretty please!

 

[lulubelle]

Thanks for the info on Vancouver.

We arrive in YVR at 11:10 am (we leave here at 6 am-gulp!) on Friday, June 5 and will board the cruise ship at noonish the next day. So basically 24 hours. We won't have a car so maybe we should just do the Trolley Tour. That was we can see MANY things. Although Grouse Mtn sounded so cool (I love their website) with all there is to do up there. And yes, the Trolley is pretty cheap.

And of course you are coming in February Callie, don't even joke around like that.

 

[Queenbillabong]

Thanks for the info on Vancouver.

We arrive in YVR at 11:10 am (we leave here at 6 am-gulp!) on Friday, June 5 and will board the cruise ship at noonish the next day. So basically 24 hours. We won't have a car so maybe we should just do the Trolley Tour. That was we can see MANY things. Although Grouse Mtn sounded so cool (I love their website) with all there is to do up there. And yes, the Trolley is pretty cheap.

And of course you are coming in February Callie, don't even joke around like that.

Oh, definitely then. If you don't have much time, that's the way to go. It's cool because you can hop off where you want and jump back on. If you like Greek food, there's a great place on Davie Street (a couple of blocks from the Sheraton Wall Centre) called Stephos and it is sooooooo yummy! We used to go there often when I worked evenings at the hospital. If you don't like garlic, I would stay away though! There are tons of really cool places to eat dinner close by (reasonably priced - and some not so reasonably priced!!).

 

[lulubelle]

Sounds yummy!
This is our big vacation for the year, so we are up for splurging on a nice meal. If DH knew what I've spent on pre-booked excursions, he would fall off his chair, but anyone who's been to Alaska can tell you how expensive everything is. And you said the Sheraton is nice, glad to hear that. Last question for today, for our cab fare, the Trolley and dinner, do we need Canadian $$ or will credit cards and/or American $$ be ok?

Off to make our ham dinner. Not really a big fan, but my work have us one, so we have to try and eat at least some of it.

 

[stacielee]

He is a cutie--and quite charming (when he wants to be).

You figured that out so quickly!!

So who is in for an October photopass????

You organizing it??? In

If no one else is going to organize, I can do it. I do have some experience in that area, KWIM?

I'm also excited because it looks like Nathan and I are going to get to do a research project that will give us one week of intense one on one therapy in Phoenix followed up by 3 months observation. I have been praying for a way to afford bahavior therapy, and it's here! For those in the know, it's a form of ABA called PRT. They say the program is about 4 grand at UCSD. What a blessing, and I'm excited! Hopefully, I'll get to have some meet ups and eat (what else?!?!) with my friends in Phoenix-Stacie and Callie. It will be May 18th-22nd.

Heather

Hey Heather, Christine says, "SWEET!" So she's good for May 18-22. And that means we'll get to hang out, too!!! SWEET!!

Photopass for October, so far, I think is...
Debbie
Stacie(rita)
Theresa
Heather
Linda
Michelle

Me, Me!!

Anyone out there use C++? Any helpful hints for learning it FAST? Robert's in a, um, situation at work and NEEDS to have it in his head inside a month. I just checked out about 7 books, even the "for dummies" edition, but if anyone knows of any very good, simple C++ books, I'd be happy for the recommendation. Heck, I'd pay airfare and provide room and board if you'd come out and teach it to him!

Oh, good offer!! My BS is Computer Science, with a Math minor. Yes, I'm a nerd!! But I haven't done it in so long, I would probably be lost!

Wow, lots of new tags! How fun! Still trying to keep up, but having a hard time, especially because you've started the planning, and I really can't contribute since I'm not coming this time around. I will just lurk back here in the shadows a bit, if you gals don't mind. . .

You know you have always been somewhat of a lurker... maybe a stalker!! Maybe you're the one who is really a guy!!! Oh darn, and I slept with you!!!! Don't tell my husband.

Come on now, you can't be 100% sure you're not going! Do not make me take a detour to Arizona (or Washington) to get you! Come to think of it, if you have already moved to WA, we'll have to have Deb and Capri do the kidnapping!

Just what I was thinking! Can I help??

 

[Queenbillabong]

Sounds yummy!
This is our big vacation for the year, so we are up for splurging on a nice meal. If DH knew what I've spent on pre-booked excursions, he would fall off his chair, but anyone who's been to Alaska can tell you how expensive everything is. And you said the Sheraton is nice, glad to hear that. Last question for today, for our cab fare, the Trolley and dinner, do we need Canadian $$ or will credit cards and/or American $$ be ok?

Off to make our ham dinner. Not really a big fan, but my work have us one, so we have to try and eat at least some of it.

I would use Canadian cash personally. You can use credit cards for the Trolley (I would not for the cab!). If you use US for the cab, you won't get a good exchange rate. I think it's around $1 US/$1.20 Canadian.

If no one else is going to organize, I can do it. I do have some experience in that area, KWIM?

Woo hoo!!! Sounds good to me!

 

[lulubelle]

Thanks Theresa.
And if we have any Canadian $$ leftover, I will save it for you in October!
We're all at Hojo's, right?

And Jane, be patient, your tag is coming. The TF has been watching us all...

 

[mechurchlady]

Why does the tag fairy hate me???

I lost my tag a couple months ago 'cause I was dumb, and not only have I not gotten it back despite my nightly prayers to the fairy so that she might fix my mistake, I also haven't warranted a new tag either. Guess I'll head back into the corner to sulk

I wrote the Tag Fairy a nice apologetic letter. I think if you wrote a nice letter apologizing for be dumb or whatever then you too may get a second chance like I did and boy is my tag even better.

Tag Fairies have feelings and I know this one has a heart of gold and is a bit mischievous. I did not think my stubborn remark about the Sun Wheel would be added, who knew. Also try gifts like chocolates as Tag Fairies do need lots of chocoalte to keep them going.

 

[Queenbillabong]

Jane - LOVE your new tags

 

[cccdisney]

Good Morning!

It's raining!!!!


My little one woke up 3 times last night. Another tooth must be on it's way. I'm sooo tired.

I'm also excited because it looks like Nathan and I are going to get to do a research project that will give us one week of intense one on one therapy in Phoenix followed up by 3 months observation. I have been praying for a way to afford bahavior therapy, and it's here! For those in the know, it's a form of ABA called PRT. They say the program is about 4 grand at UCSD. What a blessing, and I'm excited! Hopefully, I'll get to have some meet ups and eat (what else?!?!) with my friends in Phoenix-Stacie and Callie. It will be May 18th-22nd.

Kelly, I hope you are hanging in there with all of the drama.

Sign me up for the October Photopass. Also, I think I would enjoy the walk in Walt's footsteps tour in Feb in anyone plans it.

Talk with you all later!

Heather

Congrats Heather! That is AWESOME!

 

[grizbuzz]

Oh my gosh! I got tagged by the tag fairy! I'm going to have to keep up my running with tags like that!
Thank you tag fairy! Happy Easter!

Kelly: Glad you had a great trip to DL and I'm so sorry about your step daughter. I don't know what I would do in your case, but I'm sure I wouldn't be sleeping. Well I'm praying for you and your family and I hope that young lady comes to her senses (and that you all don't worry yourselves sick meanwhile). And, I agree with Molly, those short haircuts on your girls look fab!

Kate: Hope your little one gets unstuffed soon and feels better quickly. And you too.

Beth: Hope you feel better too!

And everybody else: Happy Spring and Happy Easter!

I've boiled the eggs and am ready to decorate them with the boys. I also did some gardening for the first time this spring and, to my surprise, found some carrots that we planted last year. So we have a nice treat for the Easter bunny!

 

[lulubelle]

Yay for Jane! That was fast!

And Jenn, you are an inspiration to all of us, that's just the kind of person you are.