Girls-only Trip~Old thread, see first post for new one.

[Grumpy Grandma]

I've always wanted to take a cross country train trip to WDW. That's the only way I'll ever get there since I don't fly. If I ever retire I'll do it. Hopefully I won't be too old to enjoy it.

Never too old to enjoy Disney!!!

 

[VintageDisneyRules]

Never too old to enjoy Disney!!!

So true! I feel much better now!

 

[wendypooh22]

I am on facebook waay too much. I keep trying to like posts lol

 

[mommaU4]

Good morning, ladies!! Happy Friday the 13th!! No camping, sex, drinking or smoking today, and you'll be fine.

I hope you are all doing well. I have been up to my eyeballs in doctors and it won't end anytime soon. I have appts every week this month. One week, I have two! So far it's been all bad news....blah, blah, overweight, blah, blah, abnormal EKG, blah, blah, high blood pressure, blah, blah, mammogram, blah, blah, biopsy, blah, blah. Sheesh, don't any of my doctors have any good news??

OKay, so I'm not as flippant about it as all that, but if I think about it all too much I'll freak out, so. Anyway. Enough real life crappola.

We got a wee bit of rain this morning! I love it. Not a whole lot, but hey, I'll take it. I actually still have my windows open and am enjoying the fresh air.

Beth, I have done the train across the states a couple of times. The first time departed from Sacramento up to Chicago to New York. The second time started out in Seattle, all along the northern states to Chicago, on to Boston. Both trips beautiful. Loved the observation car. Have also done the train to San Fran, San Diego many times. As you can tell, I actually like taking the train. Be sure to bring cards, yatzee, books, or any other project. We did do the sleeper cars, but i was able to share the cost with my sisters and mom. Anywhos, i would bring pillows and small blankets. Wear light weight clothes that are comfortable and stretchy that can go from day to night, good for sleeping in. Take some Tylenol PMs to help you sleep. Or something stronger if you have it. LOL! Oh and bring along the most food that you can handle. bread, peanut butter and jam, fruit, snacks, water, and so forth. If you are a tea drinker, bring your own, to add to their hot water. Hand sanitizer and wipes would be good to have.
It would be nice to have all of your personal items in small separate bags, along with hand towels for each family member. Baggies might be nice to have also.
Some day, I would like to take the southern most route to New Orleans and WDW. I think it's called the Texas Eagle. I would like to do it in memory of my Mom and sister. We had such fun on our trips on the train.

AnywYs, hope this helps a bit.

Happy Birthday to Hannah and Lindsey too!

Thanks for sharing your train trip memories and hints. I appreciate it. I found the Amtrak forums and have been reading on there, but all advice is welcome! I'll need it to keep our (my?) sanity. I like the idea of everyone in charge of their own bag of stuff. The kids all have backpacks so I think we'll use those.

I hope one day you get to take that train trip to WDW. That would be very nice.

 

[mommaU4]

Off to the Grand this morning - temperatures predicted to be 90!!
I don't do heat very well - yuck!

I don't do heat well either. Why don't we plan a Diva trip to Alaska?

It's official sold out now.

Thanks for the updates, Sarah. I hope everyone who wanted in, was able to sign up. I'll be cheering everyone on!! Virtually of course.

 

[mommaU4]

Hi! taking my baby girl...well, ok, she is 36 now...to WDW in November. Our first mother/daughter trip. Looking forward to it! I still haven't lost the baby weight, tho! hee, hee.

Aw, they are always our babies, aren't they? Sounds like it's going to be a great trip! November is a great time to go. Cooler temps, less crowds, and Christmas decor. We went one year right after Thanksgiving and it was just about perfect.

Hey hey!!! I'm back, did ya miss me?

Welcome back, Kerri!! From what I saw on FB, it looks like you had a great time and the trip was a success!

 

[mommaU4]

I've always wanted to take a cross country train trip to WDW. That's the only way I'll ever get there since I don't fly. If I ever retire I'll do it. Hopefully I won't be too old to enjoy it.

I'll take that journey with you, Trudi! We can get a group to go and share a family size sleeper. I don't fly either. Well, if at all possible.

Never too old to enjoy Disney!!!

Amen!!

I am on facebook waay too much. I keep trying to like posts lol

Don't worry, Wendy. I do the same thing!

 

[MamaKate]

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes . I had a great birthday and it's still not over. I have a birthday party this Sunday and then me and my guy are going away for a night sans kids .

Good morning, ladies!! Happy Friday the 13th!! No camping, sex, drinking or smoking today, and you'll be fine.

Hmmm, I may not survive this Friday the 13th .

I hope you are all doing well. I have been up to my eyeballs in doctors and it won't end anytime soon. I have appts every week this month. One week, I have two! So far it's been all bad news....blah, blah, overweight, blah, blah, abnormal EKG, blah, blah, high blood pressure, blah, blah, mammogram, blah, blah, biopsy, blah, blah. Sheesh, don't any of my doctors have any good news??

OKay, so I'm not as flippant about it as all that, but if I think about it all too much I'll freak out, so. Anyway. Enough real life crappola.

I totally know how you are feeling right now. I'm having some health issues and have been going to the doctors 1-2 times a week. It's really cramping my style . Plus I have to have surgery but I'm trying to put it off until the fall after I get back from WDW .

My life has been full of high and lows these past couple of months. I'm the happiest I've ever been, but I have a bunch of extra crap thrown in there. I'm just sooooo happy I have Cliff in my life right now because if I didn't, I'd probably be a complete nut case right about now .

You'll be in my prayers Beth that all goes well for you and try not to think about it too much. Love ya and you know where to find me if you need someone to talk to .

 

[mommaU4]

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes . I had a great birthday and it's still not over. I have a birthday party this Sunday and then me and my guy are going away for a night sans kids .

How fun!!! You so deserve a break like that.


Hmmm, I may not survive this Friday the 13th .

Ahhh. Planning a camping trip, are ya?



I totally know how you are feeling right now. I'm having some health issues and have been going to the doctors 1-2 times a week. It's really cramping my style . Plus I have to have surgery but I'm trying to put it off until the fall after I get back from WDW .

My life has been full of high and lows these past couple of months. I'm the happiest I've ever been, but I have a bunch of extra crap thrown in there. I'm just sooooo happy I have Cliff in my life right now because if I didn't, I'd probably be a complete nut case right about now .

You'll be in my prayers Beth that all goes well for you and try not to think about it too much. Love ya and you know where to find me if you need someone to talk to .

Thanks, Katie! I love ya, too!
I'm sorry to hear you've got some issues of your own to deal with, especially the surgery. It sucks, doesn't it? I'm glad you have Cliff there to give you support and help keep a smile on your face! Thank goodness for the amazing men and friends in our lives, huh?
Take care.

 

[LisaCat]

TGIF, ladies! DH is home and I'm 3 loads of laundry in to the PILES he brought back. I also need to run his suits to the dry cleaner. Fun times, I tell ya.

 

[pixiewings71]

Welcome back, Kerri!! From what I saw on FB, it looks like you had a great time and the trip was a success!

Yup, the trip was a huge success, I'm so glad we did it!!! I can't wait to do it with Jade! LOL

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes . I had a great birthday and it's still not over. I have a birthday party this Sunday and then me and my guy are going away for a night sans kids .



Hmmm, I may not survive this Friday the 13th .



I totally know how you are feeling right now. I'm having some health issues and have been going to the doctors 1-2 times a week. It's really cramping my style . Plus I have to have surgery but I'm trying to put it off until the fall after I get back from WDW .

My life has been full of high and lows these past couple of months. I'm the happiest I've ever been, but I have a bunch of extra crap thrown in there. I'm just sooooo happy I have Cliff in my life right now because if I didn't, I'd probably be a complete nut case right about now .

You'll be in my prayers Beth that all goes well for you and try not to think about it too much. Love ya and you know where to find me if you need someone to talk to .

(((HUG)))
I'm so glad it's Friday, but I have so much to do this weekend.......
I'm teaching tonight at the bar but after work I have to go to Michael's, tomorrow I have a bachelorette party, Sunday I have to get all my house hold chores caught up and I have class Sunday night too. I hope I can sleep in a bit tomorrow....LOL

 

[VintageDisneyRules]

I'll take that journey with you, Trudi! We can get a group to go and share a family size sleeper. I don't fly either. Well, if at all possible.


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Ok, mark your calendar for the year 2025 because I won't be retired until then. Oh I will be so old then.

 

[sierranevada]

I don't do heat well either. Why don't we plan a Diva trip to Alaska?

I am soooo there! One saving grace at DL yesterday and today was it was cloudy so at least the sun wasn't beating down on us. But it rain!! Ugh - we were suppose to see WoC with premier viewing from Cathay Circle but our waiter was great enough to transfer our tickets to tonight. Did not want to stand in the rain to watch the show. Plus we linger way too long over our dinner and wine - he just kept pouring so of course we had to keep drinking!

Hope all your doctor's appointments start getting you better news!

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes . I had a great birthday and it's still not over. I have a birthday party this Sunday and then me and my guy are going away for a night sans kids .

I'm having some health issues and have been going to the doctors 1-2 times a week. It's really cramping my style . Plus I have to have surgery but I'm trying to put it off until the fall after I get back from WDW .

My life has been full of high and lows these past couple of months. I'm the happiest I've ever been, but I have a bunch of extra crap thrown in there. I'm just sooooo happy I have Cliff in my life right now because if I didn't, I'd probably be a complete nut case right about now .

You'll be in my prayers Beth that all goes well for you and try not to think about it too much. Love ya and you know where to find me if you need someone to talk to .

Yeah for the weekend away sans kids but boo to the extra crap!

Hope everyone is having a great Friday the 13th!

 

[kelmac284]

Morning all. I have had a BUSY last few days but the best part is we went to the fair yesterday and Katy got 1st place for her jelly this year!

For those that remember last year was our first year trying it and she made Jam and Dill Pickles and took 3rd in both. So we took what we learned and tried again. And this time she got 1st and the judge was just raving over it. I was SO happy for her!! And what was even better was it was between her and 1 other kid to get Best of Class. She missed it by like 1 point. So it was a big thrill and honor!

Today we have our last reg swim meet of the year but Katy has a cheer camp so Shelby went with her dad and then I am going to go watch while Katy is at cheer and then she wanted to do a few races so AFTER cheer she is going to go and swim the fly and the free relay. I can't remember if I posted but her relay team broke a 16 year old record a few weeks back and then the next week they broke their OWN record again LOL. So it was pretty awesome! Katy is also 1 sec from breaking the 50 free record and has already got her time low enough to qualify for the Meet of Champions so she is really excited as are we. Next week is champs and it will be 2 VERY long hot days. We have to get to West Sac by around 5:30 a.m. and are usually there till at least 8 at night. LONG days but so worth it in a good year like this year where Katy has a chance to medal. If she gets in top 10 in her 50 it will be her first indiv medal!

So lots of exciting stuff going on round here.

Hope everyone had a good "safe" Friday the 13th and enjoys your weekend.

 

[mommaU4]

Happy Saturday, ladies!!

I could not sleep and woke up at 5 a.m. That is so wrong!! But, I got up, took advantage of the cooler temps and did some walking. Then, made pancakes and did some cleaning. Now, I'm ready to go back to bed! lol

Have a fabulous day, everyone.

Ok, mark your calendar for the year 2025 because I won't be retired until then. Oh I will be so old then.

What?? 2025??? No way. Just call all your daycare parents and tell them you're going to be sick for 2 weeks.

I'm so glad it's Friday, but I have so much to do this weekend.......
I'm teaching tonight at the bar but after work I have to go to Michael's, tomorrow I have a bachelorette party, Sunday I have to get all my house hold chores caught up and I have class Sunday night too. I hope I can sleep in a bit tomorrow....LOL

Busy as always, Kerri!

I am soooo there! One saving grace at DL yesterday and today was it was cloudy so at least the sun wasn't beating down on us. But it rain!! Ugh - we were suppose to see WoC with premier viewing from Cathay Circle but our waiter was great enough to transfer our tickets to tonight. Did not want to stand in the rain to watch the show. Plus we linger way too long over our dinner and wine - he just kept pouring so of course we had to keep drinking!

Of course you did! It would've been rude not to.

Morning all. I have had a BUSY last few days but the best part is we went to the fair yesterday and Katy got 1st place for her jelly this year!

Tell Katy congratulations for me! She must feel great!!

 

[QueenDoOver]

Hello everyone!!

Cristabel, hope you are having fun at DCA today!
Lisa, too bad you don't have a longer layover here in Vegas. We could do lunch!

Just stopping by to wish a very Happy Birthday to Jen, Katie and Sarah! Lots of birthdays in the month of July.

Happy Birthday Ladies! And to Lisa and Trudi and Beth's girls too! Man, I am way behind!

Beth and Katie, I am sending healthy vibes and prayers your way. Try not to worry too much!


And Yeah for Katie and her killer Jam taking 1st! I bet that was an amazing experience for her.

Uh, can't remember what else...someone was politely drinking too much wine while reading the shades of gray series?? That sounds fun!


Only 28 days until our trip to Disneyworld. I have to say, I am really not sure that I have planned enough, but it is going to be what it is, and I am fine with that! Will be working on some touring plans in the next few weeks. I need to figure out the fast pass thing, and then the idea of fast passes to meet characters? We have some little girls that will want to do that, so will try to figure that out too!

I'm really bumming because my right ankle has developed a big old pain everytime I stand on it. After a few minutes, it goes away enough that I can walk with just a little pain. I have not injured it, so don't know what it could be. Dang it! I am calling the podiatrist on Monday. Not messing around with family doctor because I need quick results!

Anyhow, have a wonderful weekend ladies!

 

[mommaU4]

I'm really bumming because my right ankle has developed a big old pain everytime I stand on it. After a few minutes, it goes away enough that I can walk with just a little pain. I have not injured it, so don't know what it could be. Dang it! I am calling the podiatrist on Monday. Not messing around with family doctor because I need quick results!

I hope they can figure out what's causing the pain and take care of it quickly!

Sounds like what I had once before. Turned out to be a bone spur. They gave me stretching exercises to do, and I had custom made inserts to wear in my sneakers. After awhile, it went away.

Let us know what the doc says.

 

[kelmac284]

Thanks Beth. Yeah she was really excited and I about had a heart attack watching the judging because you can't say anything when yours comes up because if you indicate which is yours you are disqualified. So it was so hard not to shout out when she got the first and then when she was deciding on the best of class. YIKES. The tension LOL.

They are also baking this year. Shelby is making a chocolate brownie cake and Katy is doing a cheesecake and a chocolate cherry tort. That show is the 25th so another thing that is all new to us. We don't know what they expect for the baked goods so it will be interesting.

Tracey that stinks about your foot. I hope you get some relief before your trip!

 

[disney-inspired]

Only 28 days until our trip to Disneyworld. I have to say, I am really not sure that I have planned enough, but it is going to be what it is, and I am fine with that! Will be working on some touring plans in the next few weeks. I need to figure out the fast pass thing, and then the idea of fast passes to meet characters? We have some little girls that will want to do that, so will try to figure that out too!

I'm really bumming because my right ankle has developed a big old pain everytime I stand on it. After a few minutes, it goes away enough that I can walk with just a little pain. I have not injured it, so don't know what it could be. Dang it! I am calling the podiatrist on Monday. Not messing around with family doctor because I need quick results!

Anyhow, have a wonderful weekend ladies!

I'm so jelly that you're so close to your trip!
53 days left for me!
I am having a pain in my right heel but it's because I've been standing a lot lately in my flip flops.

 

[disney-inspired]

It has been ANYTHING but a lazy Saturday for me.
Today was moving day so all day yesterday, after a full day at work, into the wee hours of the morning I was packing, cleaning, and carrying stuff downstairs to the car.

My dad came after work this morning to take my bed frame, mattress, and odds and ends.

We are home and we are both pooped!
The one bad thing is that it's VERY hot over here as opposed to my nice beach type weather in Orange County