Girls Only Trip (old thread, link to new thread in first post)

[sahbushka]

Hi everyone! Another washintonian in the snow here...although it is starting to melt! I am so looking forward to this trip...can't believe it is only 2 months away~! I need to get on the t-shirt thing!

I have a fun story. A couple days before christmas I was listening to the radio for a change...it was all christmas music. I was on my way home from work and a song I had never heard before came on...I LOVED IT! So I called my radio station right away to find out what the song was called and who it was by. Turns out it was the secret song of the day and I was caller #10! I won a gift card to a local coffee place! And the song was by Straight No Chaser and called the 12 days of christmas...if you haven't seen their video on youtube you really should! It is an accapella group and they are fantastic and soooooo funny!

I am glad to hear you guys had a good holiday. Mine was pretty good too! My ds3 was so funny! He had just opened his sisters christmas present for her (she is 6 months old so she didn't mind!) It was a book with rainforest animals and it was the touch and feel kind. We told him it was his turn to open a present and he said "No thanks, I have to fluff the monkey". We all laughed so hard! I can just see that ending up as his yearbook quote!

Talk soon!
Sarah

 

[trodrigue]

First of all, Dear Melody, I am so sorry for your loss and for the pain your Mom is in right now. I can tell from you note how much you love her and that will help. And how wonderful for you to be able to recognize how precious the time with your Mom is and to teach that to your daughters. Surely they will do the same for you someday too.

Me too!

Actually, at this point I'd settle for losing 5 pounds. This month has been one long binge!

Oops, wrong message. I was responding to the VIP reservation for Carnation Cafe. I can only say that the CM told me she would note it and make a reservation for us, and I will send her an email to remind her. But...everything is subject to change at Disney

Thanks so much. I'm glad to be on board, or back, or whatever it is.

What part of Washington are you from? I don't know about where you are, but I swear I've had about enough of all this SNOW! If I threw my five year old in our front yard, I don't think we'd find him until spring.....that's how much snow we have! There's got to be close to 4 feet out there! Walking out our front door and down our entry way is more like walking through a snow tunnel these days. (hahaha)

Well, I am in Western Washington, in Mukilteo, just 25 minutes North of Seattle. I am thrilled to say that our foot of snow melted away with the arrival of the rain. Today was my first day into work in 10 days. I was more than ready to go in, because if I would have had a snowdrift to throw my 6 year old into until Spring, I just might have. I have heard about Spokane though! Try to stay warm!

 

[sahbushka]

Question about the rooms. I know we are getting a deal...thanks Beth...but do we need to have an entertainment card in order to get said deal or show anything when checking in?

TIA
Sarah

 

[DangerMouse]

Question about the rooms. I know we are getting a deal...thanks Beth...but do we need to have an entertainment card in order to get said deal or show anything when checking in?

TIA
Sarah

Nope, we don't need the ent. card. We got a special group rate from Lorealle.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

So, my diet starts Jan 1st. Can anyone join the Disneyland Divas group? I lost 50 pounds last spring on WW, but fell off the wagon over the summer. I want to try it again without attending meetings. I'd love some support.

Capri your current pics are fabulous! I didn't even look at the date on your prior TR. It looked like a great trip also! I have an unnatural love for WDW though. I hope it extends to DLR this March.

I have lots to do this morning, but will finally try out the transfer this afternoon. I'll let you all know how it goes.

That is great about winning the gift card Sarah. What fun! I don't know anything about the rooms. My roomie booked the room.

OK, I'm off to make breakfast.

 

[fairykin]

Good Morning Everyone... i hope today is good to and for You all.

I have Miss Melody's address in case anyone wishes it.. just pm me.. and i'll send it.

Melody.. You are not alone..and if there is anything i can do from afar..please let me know. It's times like this i wish we all lived closer to each other.

So has anyone made their t shirt yet? What kind of t's are everyone buying? short sleeve, 3/4th..long?.. v neck..scoop..circle? where are you getting your shirt from? mom and i are going to go look at Hobby Lobby this weekend..as they have all kinds of supplies for crafts.

Hey Miss Wendylouwho hasn't been around lately... come out come out wherever you are. hhmmm...You're right.. my colors are different .. Thank You Whoever made them pretty! Be Happy in the New Year, Tag Fairy

 

[toocherie]

Hi everyone! Another washintonian in the snow here...although it is starting to melt! I am so looking forward to this trip...can't believe it is only 2 months away~! I need to get on the t-shirt thing!

I have a fun story. A couple days before christmas I was listening to the radio for a change...it was all christmas music. I was on my way home from work and a song I had never heard before came on...I LOVED IT! So I called my radio station right away to find out what the song was called and who it was by. Turns out it was the secret song of the day and I was caller #10! I won a gift card to a local coffee place! And the song was by Straight No Chaser and called the 12 days of christmas...if you haven't seen their video on youtube you really should! It is an accapella group and they are fantastic and soooooo funny!

Sarah

LOL--down here on the "all holiday music" station they kept playing this song that was so cute--something like "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"--my girlfriends and I were singing it at a party (yes, we'd had a bit of the bubbly first!

So, my diet starts Jan 1st. Can anyone join the Disneyland Divas group? I lost 50 pounds last spring on WW, but fell off the wagon over the summer. I want to try it again without attending meetings. I'd love some support.

That is great about winning the gift card Sarah. What fun! I don't know anything about the rooms. My roomie booked the room.

OK, I'm off to make breakfast.

As Callie indicated--no card or anything required for the room--and the Disney Divas thread is open to anyone . . . . of course, some of us have REALLY fallen off the wagon . . . .

 

[mommaU4]

Unfortunately I don't think the spaghetti and garlic bread I made for dinner tonight (and thoroughly enjoyed I might add) is the right way to do it.

I made the exact same thing.

We told him it was his turn to open a present and he said "No thanks, I have to fluff the monkey". We all laughed so hard! I can just see that ending up as his yearbook quote!

That's too funny!
Congrats on being caller 10. How fun!

I was responding to the VIP reservation for Carnation Cafe. I can only say that the CM told me she would note it and make a reservation for us, and I will send her an email to remind her. But...everything is subject to change at Disney

Ok, well, let me know. I just want to make sure we have a seat for everyone. Not sure if they allow lap sitting.

Question about the rooms. I know we are getting a deal...thanks Beth...but do we need to have an entertainment card in order to get said deal or show anything when checking in?

Like Callie said, as of now, no. BUT once the entertainment rates come out, if that turns out to be a better deal then what Lorealle got for us, she will give us whichever is lower. In that case, I believe you would need the ET card.

I hope it extends to DLR this March.

I hope so too! It seems most people either love it or hate it. There's no in between and I really want you to love it.

--and the Disney Divas thread is open to anyone . . . . of course, some of us have REALLY fallen off the wagon . . . .

I fell so hard I still have a bruise!!

 

[mommaU4]

Good morning ladies!! I am really dragging this morning. I think staying up so late the past few nights is getting to me. Watch.....I'll fall asleep by 9 on New Years Eve.

Hope everyone has a good day!

 

[kelmac284]

Morning everyone.

Mel I am so sad for you. I know how hard this must be esp at the Holidays. ((hugs)) to you and prayers to you and your mom!! I am glad that you are there for her to help her through this rough time!

Heather I think it would be cool if we all could maybe do a thread for those of us wanting to get back on the fitness train. I know they had one on here awhile back. I started a diet last January and lost about 30 some odd pounds in an attempt to lose 50 but then kind of fell off the wagon as well when my health started going downhill and then when the holidays came round I kind of said to heck with it. I figure there is NO point in trying to diet during the holidays. I was hoping to be able to start in once all my problems were fixed but since I had to move my surgery again I don't know WHEN it will get fixed but I am STILL going to at least try the first week of january by at least trying to eat better and at least ATTEMPT to get back to working out.

I had to stop working out because with my bladder issues it was just too hard. I was finding hard to even walk much less do any jarring exercise but I am going to try! But I am DEFINITELY going to go back to eating better once I get through my last big hurdle wich is Katy's birthday this next Saturday. So you with me? It is always fun to keep track together. I used to do weekly weighins every Monday and it is so nice to be able to talk to other people who are on the wagon together. I am sure there is probably somewhere on this board we could do a weight thread.

Anyway I was ALL stressed out yesterday. I called that surgical consultant 3 times yesterday and they said she was there but she never called me back and I knew I had to do my bloodwork today but finally at 4 yesterday I left her a message telling her I was NOT going to do it today because I had NO intention of following through with the surgery on the 9th that I wanted to reschedule and since she wasn't calling me back then I was sorry but I TRIED to get a hold of her. Well then she calls at 7 a.m. this morning when I was in the shower! I ended up getting a TERRIBLE migraine yesterday I think partly because I was sick and partly because I was stressed about this whole mess so I tried to sleep in a bit but anyway she DID leave a message that she cancelled it and said she would get back to me. Then I tried to call right back but the number she left was the main number and I got their stupid recording then my phone was almost dead so I had to RUN downstairs and plug in my phone to the charger and then by the time I called her direct line I got her stupid voicemail. So I left her another LONG message telling her to make SURE not to schedule it till AFTER my parents are back from their vacation and making sure to let her know about OUR trip in march and my trip in April just in case she has to go out that far and asking her to please schedule it as EARLY as possible. So we shall see.

I hope she GETS it and understands that EARLY means EARLY and not just an hour or two earlier than what she had already done. And I hope she understands that my parents are gone until the 26th and I HAVE to have it after they get back. Sometimes you tell people stuff but it seems like they don't hear you. Sorry I am a bit OCD and it seems like no matter how many times I explain things to people they don't get it and I won't feel ok about this till I know she gets it right!

I just want this this OVER. UGH!

Anyway today Lynn has to work at noon and Katy got one of these things for a free lunch for her birthday so IF I am feeling up to it, after I drop lynn off at work I may take her and Shelby and meet mom for lunch and then we MAY go see Marley and Me. But that is only if I feel up to it. My neck is still bothering me so I don't know.

Also Shane has to work now on Friday so Truckee is now out of the picture but the way I have been feeling it is probably for the best.

Anyway that's it for me. I am really excited about our trip as well and I SO need it. This is going to be so much fun and it is the one bright spot in all the ca ca that has been going on so I am REALLY looking forward to it! I can't wait!

See you gals later!

 

[mommaU4]

Heather I think it would be cool if we all could maybe do a thread for those of us wanting to get back on the fitness train. I know they had one on here awhile back.

We still do! Heather just joined us and ANYONE looking to lose weight or increase their exercise, or whatever their goal is, can join as well. It's open to all the ladies on the trip. Just jump in whenever.

This is the post that can be found on the front page of THIS thread in case anyone ever needs the link:
*Want to get fit and healthy before the trip?? Or before some other event? Join the ladies from the Disneyland Girls Only Trip as we shape up and support each other on our own WISH thread!!
Disneyland Divas Working Out and Getting Healthy

Oh, and Kelly, sorry about the hassles with the surgery. I hope it gets worked out the way you need it to.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Heather I think it would be cool if we all could maybe do a thread for those of us wanting to get back on the fitness train. I know they had one on here awhile back. I started a diet last January and lost about 30 some odd pounds in an attempt to lose 50 but then kind of fell off the wagon as well when my health started going downhill and then when the holidays came round I kind of said to heck with it. I figure there is NO point in trying to diet during the holidays. I was hoping to be able to start in once all my problems were fixed but since I had to move my surgery again I don't know WHEN it will get fixed but I am STILL going to at least try the first week of january by at least trying to eat better and at least ATTEMPT to get back to working out.

I had to stop working out because with my bladder issues it was just too hard. I was finding hard to even walk much less do any jarring exercise but I am going to try! But I am DEFINITELY going to go back to eating better once I get through my last big hurdle wich is Katy's birthday this next Saturday. So you with me? It is always fun to keep track together. I used to do weekly weighins every Monday and it is so nice to be able to talk to other people who are on the wagon together. I am sure there is probably somewhere on this board we could do a weight thread.

There is a thread that I just found out about today. the link is on the front page of this thread. I found it by going to look at Capri's pictures. I've already posted over there. You should come join it also!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

We still do! Heather just joined us and ANYONE looking to lose weight or increase their exercise, or whatever their goal is, can join as well. It's open to all the ladies on the trip. Just jump in whenever.

This is the post that can be found on the front page of THIS thread in case anyone ever needs the link:
*Want to get fit and healthy before the trip?? Or before some other event? Join the ladies from the Disneyland Girls Only Trip as we shape up and support each other on our own WISH thread!!
Disneyland Divas Working Out and Getting Healthy

Oh, and Kelly, sorry about the hassles with the surgery. I hope it gets worked out the way you need it to.

Jinx! Thanks for the link Beth!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

So has anyone made their t shirt yet? What kind of t's are everyone buying? short sleeve, 3/4th..long?.. v neck..scoop..circle? where are you getting your shirt from? mom and i are going to go look at Hobby Lobby this weekend..as they have all kinds of supplies for crafts.

I'm going to try it out this afternoon....at least that's the plan!

 

[disney-super-mom]

So, my diet starts Jan 1st. Can anyone join the Disneyland Divas group? I lost 50 pounds last spring on WW, but fell off the wagon over the summer. I want to try it again without attending meetings. I'd love some support.

Capri your current pics are fabulous! I didn't even look at the date on your prior TR. It looked like a great trip also! I have an unnatural love for WDW though. I hope it extends to DLR this March.

I have lots to do this morning, but will finally try out the transfer this afternoon. I'll let you all know how it goes.

Oh.....my......gosh! I just realized you've never been to DL?!?!

And you're making your first trip with a bunch of C R A Z Y women who happen to be DLR experts?!?!

Ooooh, that could be fun.....for us. Let the scheming.....uh, I mean planning begin! Mwahahahaha!

(I'm sure this has been a well covered topic, right? This is what happens when I come to the party late. )

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Good Morning Everyone... i hope today is good to and for You all.

I have Miss Melody's address in case anyone wishes it.. just pm me.. and i'll send it.

Melody.. You are not alone..and if there is anything i can do from afar..please let me know. It's times like this i wish we all lived closer to each other.

So has anyone made their t shirt yet? What kind of t's are everyone buying? short sleeve, 3/4th..long?.. v neck..scoop..circle? where are you getting your shirt from? mom and i are going to go look at Hobby Lobby this weekend..as they have all kinds of supplies for crafts.

Hey Miss Wendylouwho hasn't been around lately... come out come out wherever you are. hhmmm...You're right.. my colors are different .. Thank You Whoever made them pretty! Be Happy in the New Year, Tag Fairy

My iron on paper should be here today. I'm going to make a shirt and a hoodie. I'm not sure where to get them at though...

Oh really? How fun! Well, one place that knows how to throw a New Years Eve party is Vegas! Not that we've ever taken advantage of it since we have the kids. LOL We do like to watch the fireworks though.

I've never heard of Emerald Suites. Where is that? I hope you were able to find a good deal. Prices are nuts. I got an email from Mandalay Bay informing me of the "great deals" they had for NYE......rooms starting at only $699 a night!!

I'm paying $208 for 2 nights. It's a 1 bedroom suite with full kitchen. It's about a mile west of the strip on Tropicana. DBF and I stayed there a few years ago. He really likes that it has a full kitchen. We plan on grocery shopping once we get into town tomorrow morning. I think being able to cook our own meals will save some money.

Hello everyone!

You don't know how much your thoughts and prayers have meant to me. Thankyou so much!

You just never know, what life brings you do you?
Dawn and Cheryl, you were right. Today was the day I was supposed to be at DL and Club 33............But that is the least of my worries for sure.

Today, I was with my Mom for most of the day. My heart breaks for her, and I think I cry more than she does, cuz it hurts me so much to see her so sad.

His death was unexpected. He was 85, and from what we know he died peacefully.

I am blessed to live in the same town as my Mom. She is 84. So when things settle down, I want to try and keep her company and busy as possible. It's time for me to learn how to knit, which I have wanted to learn for years. I have also talked about cooking classes with my girls, so she will be the pie crust queen instructor. These are all little ideas I have in my head.

I know I am rambling, and as I write, tears are falling down.

Thanks for reading.

Melody

 

[jordansmomma]

Morning Ladies,
Life gets so busy during the holidays.
It has been so darn cold here. Yesterday we had the strangest weather. First it was freezing rain, then it started snowing, not just snow but seriously it was like mini snowballs!! No, really it was!! It was like a blizzard out there! Then it started to rain again then it started to hail. Then rain and then it was so flippen windy!! Crazy I tell ya crazy!! I am really tired of looking at my shovel..we have become quite close friends the last few weeks.
Now I know why my friends have husbands

Melody sorry for your loss.

Hey I had spaghetti & garlic bread for dinner last night also!!

Ok so I am not so crafty so how the heck do I make my shirt???

Capri Hows the snow in Spokane?
My ex lives in Medical Lake and its crazy out there. (no pun intended) So DS8 hasn't been able to go to his house during Christmas break.

 

[cheshiregirl]

Hey Beth: have you checked out the new Encore yet?

I think Dave and I are going to check it out today... Even though both Dave and I are off this week we sent Ty back to school yesterday. I have convinced myself that he needs to be around other kids and that it's okay for D and I to have a little alone time without the kiddo!

I'm also planning on losing 50 pounds by our trip.

Me too!

Actually, at this point I'd settle for losing 5 pounds. This month has been one long binge!

I'm right there with both of you. As I sit here and type this while chowing down on the Dunkin Donuts I picked up after dropping Ty off this morning.

Good morning ladies!! I am really dragging this morning. I think staying up so late the past few nights is getting to me. Watch.....I'll fall asleep by 9 on New Years Eve.

Tell me about it! The last two nights I have almost fallen asleep while putting Ty down between 8:30-9:00 at night. How on earth can I possibly expect to get to midnight tomorrow night?

I'm going to try it out this afternoon....at least that's the plan!

Keep us posted... I seriously may need you to make one for me... my 15 month old is craftier than I am!!!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Oh.....my......gosh! I just realized you've never been to DL?!?!

And you're making your first trip with a bunch of C R A Z Y women who happen to be DLR experts?!?!

Ooooh, that could be fun.....for us. Let the scheming.....uh, I mean planning begin! Mwahahahaha!

(I'm sure this has been a well covered topic, right? This is what happens when I come to the party late. )

Now don't get too many plans! I haven't been before, but that hasn't stopped me from obsessively planning and learning about the park. I'm smarter than the average first timer bear! However, I'm sure that there will be something that you can get me on...you just have to figure it out!

My iron on paper should be here today. I'm going to make a shirt and a hoodie. I'm not sure where to get them at though...

Let us know how it goes!

Morning Ladies,
Life gets so busy during the holidays.
It has been so darn cold here. Yesterday we had the strangest weather. First it was freezing rain, then it started snowing, not just snow but seriously it was like mini snowballs!! No, really it was!! It was like a blizzard out there! Then it started to rain again then it started to hail. Then rain and then it was so flippen windy!! Crazy I tell ya crazy!! I am really tired of looking at my shovel..we have become quite close friends the last few weeks.
Now I know why my friends have husbands

Melody sorry for your loss.

Hey I had spaghetti & garlic bread for dinner last night also!!

Ok so I am not so crafty so how the heck do I make my shirt???

Capri Hows the snow in Spokane?
My ex lives in Medical Lake and its crazy out there. (no pun intended) So DS8 hasn't been able to go to his house during Christmas break.

Sorry about the snow...I remember those days from when I lived in Michigan. It actually snowed here in Tucson Friday. Everyone was very excited. I actually had to scrape ice of my car Sat morning! We are all in the process of figuring out how to make the shirts.

I'm right there with both of you. As I sit here and type this while chowing down on the Dunkin Donuts I picked up after dropping Ty off this morning.

Keep us posted... I seriously may need you to make one for me... my 15 month old is craftier than I am!!!

MMMMM, was a boston creme or apple cinn? Those are my favorites!

I will be more than happy to make yours as long as I don't set the house on fire making mine!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

I have a new monkey trick!

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