Girls Only Trip. OLD THREAD! Please see first post for link to new one, thanks!

[toocherie]

Like Michelle, I don't have texting as an option on my cell plan, so it costs me extra to receive or send texts. Please do NOT text me. I use vibrate/high in the parks, and answer if and when I can. I'm personally looking forward to some "alone" time during the weekend. You have to understand that I NEVER get to be alone. I have my kids 24/7 with homeschooling and my husband works from home. So time alone for me is special and sacred.

I'm excited to see everyone on Friday night for dinner and spending time with y'all that evening, and even hooking up for some shows/rides throughout the weekend, but if I'm not answering my phone or returning calls it's because I'm enjoying some down time.

Hope y'all understand. (my smileys aren't working -- insert group hug here).

PS/ And I may just be feeling this way currently because I am TOTALLY PMSing and want to RUN FOR THE HILLS to get away from my family. Hoping by next weekend I'll be feeling less anti-social.

Shoot--I don't even have kids and I feel that way sometimes! I was actually happy that DBF didn't stay for Sat. last weekend so I could be on my own!

 

[mommaU4]

Have I missed it? Do we have a list of who's going to the mini-meet? Oh, never mind, I found it on the front page.

I know you found it but I thought I'd post it again just because. LOL


Ladies-only mini meet on Friday, October 17: We have a PS for dinner at Cafe Orleans @ 5:30 for a party of 19 (Cheryl has ordered some lime green flower leis for us to wear that night during the dinner, for pics and around the park. Each lady will get two leis for a cost of $2.85. )

List of Attendees:
MommaU4/Beth (confirmed)
Stacerita/Stacie (confirmed, plus 1)
Zoemakes5/Michelle (confirmed)
bsbllmom/Cheryl (confirmed)
toocherie/Cheryl (confirmed)
lulubelle/Linda (confirmed plus 1)
stacielee/Stacie (confirmed, plus 3)
MamaKate/Katie (confirmed)
Tinkermell/Melody (confirmed)
lisadoll93/Lisa (probably??)
oscarkitty1/Vicki (confirmed)
DangerMouse/Callie (confirmed)
LBCpirategirl/Maggie (confirmed)
MaryJo/Mary Jo (confirmed)
wendylady36/Wendy (confirmed)


Just so ya'll know I made the original reservation for 18.
Then I called and had it changed to 19. Since then we had another add on (more the merrier!) so we are now up to 20 as you can see.

BUT I did call the Cafe Orleans manager and spoke with him and he said not to worry about it, that if one or two extras show up just to let them know when we check in.

He said only if it was going to be 3 or more, they'd need to redo the reservation. So according to him we are good to go, and I better not get any hassles when we check in!!! LOL

Also I think I mentioned this before but we won't all be at one huge table. They are going to have to split us into groups and seat us as close together as possible.

I'll try to be there around 5:15 or so to check in and meet up with everyone.

If anyone needs the list of cell numbers, just PM me and I will forward the one Stacie sent me.

 

[Stacerita]

I will be there all day. I am taking my nephew out of school that day and taking him to DL for his birthday. I do try to answer my phone whenever possible. So if anyone is looking to meet up, they can give me a call. Im also bringing my mother along for the day. She will be having dinner with us. DD and my father will be there to take my nephew off our hands so we can enjoy dinner.

 

[mommaU4]

So guess who got a package today?? ME!! It was addressed to me from Lesley (Tink33) and had me completely baffled.

Inside was a cute chocolate brown photo album with a place on the cover to insert a picture, and pink dots around that. Love the pink and brown colors!!
Tucked inside that was a $25 gift card to Disney!!

There was no note so I PMed Lesley to see what was up. She explained the note must have fallen out and....drum roll......that the gift was from you ladies who went on the April trip!!!!!!!

She sent it now so I'd have the gift card to use on my upcoming trip. That is so sweet of you guys!! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it and it was a great surprise that totally made my day. ​

 

[toocherie]

Beth: I am so happy you were able to get that right before the trip (thanks for doing that Lesley!)

As for me, I am starting to pack and get ready for the big trip to WDW--we leave on Halloween. I have a box that I've been throwing supplies into--I have subscribed to this service called "Owner's Locker"--mostly DVC people use it--basically it's a service that brings you a big plastic tub that you can put things in and keep in Florida--when you check out they come and get it and put it in a storage area until your next trip--then you tell them when and where and they bring it out for you. I am going to put things like full-size bottles of shampoo, q-tips, dishes and silverware (don't like using plastic), mugs, ponchos and some other things. The idea is that you don't have to remember to pack as much stuff each time because it's already there. (some people keep bottles of alcohol--can you imagine??????)

I am also starting to plan out what clothes to wear. I made a decision that I'm going to take things that are black, white and red only (maybe a little grey) to make it easy to mix and match and limit the number of shoes. So in my guest room closet I've started hanging the things I want to take and WILL NOT wear them between now and then so I don't have to wash them! It's been high 80's in Florida and raining . . . .so I plan to take both crop pants as well as long pants (no shorts for this girl). I'm also going to take a black skirt just in case (you never know . . . . .)

I guess I should really be putting this in my pre-trip report!

I'm starting to get excited .. . . . but am excited first for the mini meet! (in, as Stacielee put it--10 1/2 days!!!!!!!!)

 

[disney-inspired]

While my phone has text capability, I DON'T have text as part of my cel phone plan, so texting isn't something I'll be looking to do, and I generally don't answer unless I have to. But, that's just me.

I have Amy, Katie, Cheryl and Stacie's cel phones.
I was thinking about going earlier in the day, but I'm just not sure. Since Katie is planning to have her kids there, I was thinking of bringing the boys, they would be in seventh heaven to be able to hang out without the parental units.
Have I missed it? Do we have a list of who's going to the mini-meet? Oh, never mind, I found it on the front page.

Like Michelle, I don't have texting as an option on my cell plan, so it costs me extra to receive or send texts. Please do NOT text me. I use vibrate/high in the parks, and answer if and when I can. I'm personally looking forward to some "alone" time during the weekend. You have to understand that I NEVER get to be alone. I have my kids 24/7 with homeschooling and my husband works from home. So time alone for me is special and sacred.

I'm excited to see everyone on Friday night for dinner and spending time with y'all that evening, and even hooking up for some shows/rides throughout the weekend, but if I'm not answering my phone or returning calls it's because I'm enjoying some down time.

Hope y'all understand. (my smileys aren't working -- insert group hug here).

PS/ And I may just be feeling this way currently because I am TOTALLY PMSing and want to RUN FOR THE HILLS to get away from my family. Hoping by next weekend I'll be feeling less anti-social.

OMG, if I tried to text anything it would take me 10 minutes to get one word out.





OMG, Callie doesn't love us anymore!!!!






Of course we understand!! Heck, I don't know how you do it. I love my kids but honestly there are days when I savor their school time so I can catch my breath!! You don't even get to do that. Seriously, do you ever just hop in the car and go for a drive with the radio blasting? I could not have people (even family) around me 24/7. I'd go nuts.

I totally understand all you guys, if anything we'll probably pass by each other in the park.

Beth! I want to hang out with you for a bit though! I never got to meet you last time.

 

[Zoemakes5]

I totally understand all you guys, if anything we'll probably pass by each other in the park.

Beth! I want to hang out with you for a bit though! I never got to meet you last time.

I kinda thought we'd all be hanging out after dinner, anyway. I'm not sure when exactly I'm going to get there. Depends upon whether I'm going to bring the boys or not, and I won't know that for sure until later. I can start making calls when I get close by.

Any chance of talking you into going Amy? You could ride up with me and I won't have any parking charge!

 

[disney-inspired]

I kinda thought we'd all be hanging out after dinner, anyway. I'm not sure when exactly I'm going to get there. Depends upon whether I'm going to bring the boys or not, and I won't know that for sure until later. I can start making calls when I get close by.

Any chance of talking you into going Amy? You could ride up with me and I won't have any parking charge!

Oh yes of course Michelle! I just want to make sure not to miss Beth for 2nd time around.

Good thing we are having the "welcome" night pizza thing, that way we don't have to worry about a restaurant taking 6456432 hours to split a check, geez hahaha

 

[mommaU4]

I guess I should really be putting this in my pre-trip report!

I'm starting to get excited .. . . . but am excited first for the mini meet! (in, as Stacielee put it--10 1/2 days!!!!!!!!)

You have so much to look forward too! Wow, October has been a busy month for you. DL twice and then WDW.

I've heard of the Owner's Locker and I think it makes sense for those who travel there a lot.

I totally understand all you guys, if anything we'll probably pass by each other in the park.

Beth! I want to hang out with you for a bit though! I never got to meet you last time.

You're talking about March right? Definitely we will hang out!!!

 

[tinkermell]

Hey ladies I don't know if you heard or not, but Wendy's grandfather died today.

She's not sure about next week now.

I'm so sorry for her.

 

[sahbushka]

Wendy, so sorry to hear about your loss. I have always been really close to my grandparents and was just devistated when my grandfather died. We are here for you when you need us.

Sarah

 

[disney-inspired]

Oh, Wendy
I already posted on your Pre TR but once again, I'm so sorry.

 

[toocherie]

Wendy: so sorry to hear about your loss. Let us know if you are still going to be able to make it next week. (I hope so--I wanted to meet you!)

Cheryl

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Good morning!

 

[wendylady36]

Thank you girls. I'm at such a loss right now. I don't even feel real, if that makes any sense at all. I just don't know what to do with myself. I've already cleaned the house this morning and now I have to find something to do with myself before I go into work. I don't like sitting here with my thoughts. I'm just so sad.

 

[mommaU4]

Thank you girls. I'm at such a loss right now. I don't even feel real, if that makes any sense at all. I just don't know what to do with myself. I've already cleaned the house this morning and now I have to find something to do with myself before I go into work. I don't like sitting here with my thoughts. I'm just so sad.

I posted on your TR too. But reading that is all the more reason why I think if there's anyway possible for you to make the meet, you should. From what you've said of your Grandfather, I'm sure he'd want you to. And we are all here if you need anything.
Take care hon.

 

[bumbershoot]

Sorry, it's blurry but here I am in my DISNEY STORE "costume"
I feel so special!

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Cute picture!


I actually just went searching for you b/c there's a post you can help out on. shyboy72 just bought an AP at a Disney Store, and was charged tax. That doesn't sound right to many of us. Do you know if tax should have been charged? His post is here. It would be awfully helpful of you, the Disney Store employee extraordinaire, to help!

 

[Stacerita]

So sorry to hear about your grandfather Wendy. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

 

[toocherie]

Noted on another board that some people have started getting emails awarding them preview times to see the new Tinkerbelle Pixie Hollow. Anyone on here get lucky (I mean for the AP preview--get your minds out of the gutter!)?????

Alas, not me . . . .

 

[jordansmomma]

After lurking for quite some time...I think I am in.
Its just a few days after my birthday that the trip takes place, so what a perfect present for me!!

If I can figure out the room cost, ticket cost and plane tickets, I am so there!!
I might opt for an AP since I am taking the kids in August.

I would get there probably late evening on Thursday or early Friday morning.

Please send me the details.
Thanks,
Debra