Girls Trip~OLD THREAD (see first post for link to new one)

[mommaU4]

So I had to share this comment from my son today. He was supposed to spend the day at Mandalay Bay swimming with a friend and his family, but apparently lots of things went awry. I won't go into details, but after being gone all day, he comes home and says to me, "Mom, I finally understand and appreciate why you obsessively plan all our trips, after spending the day with a family who doesn't plan at all."


YES!!! Finally, he gets it!

 

[Belle Ella]

Haha. I got a good laugh out of that one Beth. I love that he came home and told you that. I don't know how I turned into the planner that I am. My family is the type that doesn't plan any more than the bare minimum and even that is asking too much of them sometimes.

I enjoyed the movie. We went and saw Friends With Benefits and it was better than I thought it'd be. I still can't get over Justin Timberlake acting. I was so obsessed with him in junior high back when NSYNC first popped up. My friend and I had a good time reminiscing (are we old enough to do that yet?) after the movie was over, lol.

 

[jordansmomma]

Beth~ That was very impressive .

I actually check in every day or two, but I'm just too lazy to post all the time .
Ditto
But hopefully I'll be posting tomorrow after my doctors appointment with good news for me .
I'll be thinking of you!

I was able to book our 2-bedroom villa too ! I need this trip BAD so I'm super happy they had availability .

Thanks!

I graduated from Warrenton High School which is right between Astoria and Seaside. DH, DS and I were all born in Astoria. We moved up to Washington in 1997 since DH got stationed here at McChord and we have stayed here even after he got out of the Air Force. DH's mom and step-dad still live in Warrenton so we go down and visit quite often. DH's dad lived in Coquille for quite awhile and his little brother graduated from there. So we have visited there a few times too.

I'll check my email for your message- Thank you!

I have a friend who's friend graduated from there I think or maybe it was Astoria.

Capri~ Good luck in the job search!

 

[4fosterkids]

Alert the media...I've caught up on the Dis LOL
Beth...your post was amazing. I had to read it twice!

And to reply about all that fried food from the fair.......YUMMMMMM! hahahaha. Luckily we travel in packs, and everybody pitches in a buck, we buy that item and everybody gets a bite or 2...then we move onto the next fabulously fried item There is no way I could eat more then a bite or 2 of any of them, exept the cinamon rolls

Nothing earth shattering going on in my neck of the woods lately....wake up, clean house, go to work, do something fun w/ the family, go to bed....rinse & repeat This is our first week of no summer school or camps, so the kids don't have to get up early which is nice. The weekend flew by and I stayed up late 3 nights in a row, which wiped me out today. I just can't do that night after night like I used to I have to get my labwork done this week and I see my thyroid doc next week. Anybody else take thyroid meds (I am hypo - hashimoto's), but I've noticed with each increase of meds, I have gained3-5 lbs at my next appt. When I asked him about it at my last appt, he said "no its not the meds, you just need to eat less and move more"...well DUH! I was not happy w/ that answer, as I didnt feel I had changed my eating habits. It's just hard to tell whats thyroid, whats age & premenopausal issues. Frustrating!

Anyway....hugs & pixie dust to all the Diva's near & far
Looking foward to August (Hawaii), October (DL Halloween mini meet), Jan (WDW) and Feb (Diva trip). Trying to fit in a short WDW trip in early Oct too...hehehehe

Oh, and yes Co D is a go for the Diva trip. Probably Fri or Sunday. Whatever works for everybody best.

 

[kelmac284]

Howdy all! I'm finally back. Didn't have time to read back but sure missed everyone. I saw a few comments from some of the gals on FB but it was hard to see them all on my tablet as it doesn't always let me see all the comments. But thanks to those who followed along on the trip and thanks so much to Laurie and Carol for meeting up with us at the zoo. We really had a great time!

Tracey I am sorry that we weren't able to meet up but I hope you are having fun at DL!!

We had a really great trip and JUST got home a few hours ago but I think I am just wound up from everyhing and have SO much on my mind thinking about everything I need to get done LOL.

I took over 300 pics and have downloaded them but will upload some to FB prob tomorrow or the next day. Our highlights were crater lake, Hood River, Seattle, Forks (lol) the Oregon Coast and the Redwoods.

Unfortunately we had some rain and a LOT of fog so we were unable to see most of the mountains. We drove all the way to Mt. St. Helens and couldn't even see it and even had a clear day for Shasta and Hood but both were shrouded in fog and then our Or coast day we had a lot of fog and didn't get to see the rocks at cannon beach or a lot of the nice vistas. But overall it was a great trip but I am glad to be back. Have lots of unpacking and laundry to do and unfortunately I have to go in to work tomorrow and deal with being away for a week so hoping that is not too stressful and I don't have a huge pile to deal with LOL.

I also got Katy's packet from jr. high so it is a big letter to read over and papers to fill out. Have to pick up her schedule on Aug 10th so she is excited and swim is over but our end of year party is Thurs night and soccer starts next Tues night is you can believe that so never ending LOL.

Anyway I will post pics on FB but probably not on here cuz it is too much to do it both places but I think most people are on there. Look forward with catching up on the thread and with everyone.

 

[Happy 2 B Me]

I had a great nap today. It was a short nap maybe 30 to 45 mins total. I wonder if I was snoring as I woke up in a much smaller room where I was served some ice chips. Best tasting ice chips I have ever had.

Happy all went great today. Now have to wait for the lab tests to get back. Guess it takes 7-14 days for results.

MamaKate, I pray that your Dr. is going to give you good news tomorrow. I am sure you will be in the thoughts of all the Diva's.

KelMac, Yes, Mt. Saint Helen's hides in the clouds at times. You must have been there in morning. Most afternoons the clouds will clear and the sun will come out and warm things up. You will just have to plan another trip up to this area.

MommaU4, I remember when daughter let me know so many of the "momisums" (yes, a made up word) I shared with her -- she finally got it. One was the unconditional love you have for someone you have not met yet-- Your child at birth. I is nice knowing she actually was listening.
Knowing your son appreciates your vacation planning must make your heart smile. Best part is he gets it.

4fosterkids, Have a great time in Hawaii. Do all the touristy things. Even being blessed with spending winters in Hawaii for 22 of the last 25 years. ( this winter makes 3rd year I have not been able to go). I still act like a tourist and take a tour every year. Hawaii still takes my breath away. One of the most fun things to do is take a ride on the canoes. You usually help paddle. I try to do this when the waves are bigger makes for a better ride. The sunset catamaran sailings are wonderful. They sale cocktails beer, and sodas while sailing used to be cash only but i hear some do cc now. Looking forward to hearing about your trip.

kandyk, I live just over the Rainier, oregon bridge. I remember when Rainer bridge and Astoria bridge were toll bridges. Grandparents lived in Long Beach and Aunt and Uncle lived in Astoria so for many years it was only ferry trips back and forth. Warrenton is a sweet little town. There is now a new Cost Co there now. I like to visit that cost co when I also want to have a great seafood lunch at the coast. Ft. Lewis area is about 1hr 45 mins from my home.

Califgirl , That sounds so interesting. I heard of that a few years back. I am a bit scared near horses. I think it is just they are so big. To me you are a very brave lady . I have always wanted to go to new mexico when all the hot air balloons are in the air. I understand it is a sight to see once in a lifetime.

take care everyone . My good friend is in hospital and is very sick. A good thought sent her way sure would not hurt. Mary is also the mother of my daughters' best friend. She may not make it through the night. We know miracles happen everyday we are only asking for a miracle for our friend. Thank You for listening.

Patty

 

[toocherie]

Hey ladies--I'm here--I've been lurking too but too darn busy because of my dang Farmville farms! Yes, I'm obsessed!

Good thoughts for everyone--especially those with medical issues and sick loved ones.

I went to Disneyland last week with my college roomie and her family and another sorority sister and her husband. We had fun, but it was crowded and lots of rides were down throughout the day! TOO MANY RIDES were down--I was sorta embarassed by it. Everytime we turned around another ride was closed --Big Thunder, Indy, Splash, Space---one other I can't remember. Amazing. We did get to ride Star Tours and that was fun!

Have a great Tuesday!

 

[mommaU4]

Good morning, ladies!! Happy Tuesday!!

I enjoyed the movie. We went and saw Friends With Benefits and it was better than I thought it'd be.

That does look like a cute movie. Glad you enjoyed it. This weekend Ruben and I are having a date night and going to see "Crazy Stupid Love". It looks cute and I love most of the actors/actresses in it. Then we are going to the Cheesecake Factory. Saturday is National Cheesecake Day, and all their cheesecakes will be half off!

And to reply about all that fried food from the fair.......YUMMMMMM! hahahaha. Luckily we travel in packs, and everybody pitches in a buck, we buy that item and everybody gets a bite or 2...then we move onto the next fabulously fried item There is no way I could eat more then a bite or 2 of any of them, exept the cinamon rolls

That's what I do with my family when we go to DL. For example, rather than ordering 6 churros and spending a fortune, plus having everyone be too stuffed for anything else, we'll order one or two of something and share. Makes the money go further and we get to sample more items. So, your plan was a good one!


I have to get my labwork done this week and I see my thyroid doc next week. Anybody else take thyroid meds (I am hypo - hashimoto's), but I've noticed with each increase of meds, I have gained3-5 lbs at my next appt. When I asked him about it at my last appt, he said "no its not the meds, you just need to eat less and move more"...well DUH! I was not happy w/ that answer, as I didnt feel I had changed my eating habits. It's just hard to tell whats thyroid, whats age & premenopausal issues. Frustrating!

Ugh, that is frustrating. My mom is on thyroid meds, but so far I haven't needed them. Good luck! And kick your doctor next time he says something like that. lol


Looking foward to August (Hawaii), October (DL Halloween mini meet), Jan (WDW) and Feb (Diva trip). Trying to fit in a short WDW trip in early Oct too...hehehehe

Wow, I'm tired just reading that!! I can't wait to hear about your Hawaii trip, and I can't wait to see you in October! If you do squeeze in a WDW trip in October, take me with you. I want to go to MNSSHP again!

Oh, and yes Co D is a go for the Diva trip. Probably Fri or Sunday. Whatever works for everybody best.

I say make it Friday. I won't be there Sunday. lol Nah, just kidding, do whatever works for the majority of the group.

My replies are in pink.

I took over 300 pics and have downloaded them but will upload some to FB prob tomorrow or the next day. Our highlights were crater lake, Hood River, Seattle, Forks (lol) the Oregon Coast and the Redwoods.

Welcome back!! Glad you had a fun and safe journey! I cannot wait to see more of your pics.

I had a great nap today. It was a short nap maybe 30 to 45 mins total. I wonder if I was snoring as I woke up in a much smaller room where I was served some ice chips. Best tasting ice chips I have ever had.

Happy all went great today. Now have to wait for the lab tests to get back. Guess it takes 7-14 days for results.

take care everyone . My good friend is in hospital and is very sick. A good thought sent her way sure would not hurt. Mary is also the mother of my daughters' best friend. She may not make it through the night. We know miracles happen everyday we are only asking for a miracle for our friend. Thank You for listening.

Patty

Hi Patty. I'm glad to hear all went well for you. That's good news!
I'm sorry to hear about your good friend being so sick though. I will say a prayer for her, and I'll say one for you too, that you are able to be at peace with whatever happens.

Hey ladies--I'm here--I've been lurking too but too darn busy because of my dang Farmville farms! Yes, I'm obsessed!

You crack me up. And here I was worried you were swamped with work!! Well, you are........but just with farm work.
Glad you had fun at DL with your guests, but too bad so many rides, and good ones at that, were closed. That's so annoying.

 

[mommaU4]

I updated the hotel/roommate list but just wanted to clarify two things:

1. Kandace I added that you booked a villa, but I was wondering did you want to put that you are open to roommates, OR are you going to wait and see if your mother-in-law and friends can make it?

2. Bridget, I don't have what sort of villa you booked. If you want me to add that, let me know. Thanks!!


Anyone else make any reservations yet?
Also if there is anything else that needs to be added or changed, let me know.



**Roommate and Hotel List**


~Grand Californian Hotel and Villas~
1. Cheryl/toocherie and Melody/tinkermell in a studio villa

2. Linda/lulubelle and Brianne/lulubellesDD in a studio villa

3. Katie/MamaKate, Capri/disney-super-mom, Tammy/TTLee, Wendy/wendypooh22, Deb/jordansmomma, Steph/21yankees, Stacie/Stacerita, Cristabel/disney-inspired, January/Daisy_77 in a 2 bedroom villa

4. Jen/MrsPinup, Holly (Jen's friend), Carol/karylrocks, Lisa (Carol's daughter) , Jodi/JodiLuvsDisney, Michelle/Zoemakes5, Becci/cccdisney, Cynthia/starshipdelphi, Nicole and Brandy (Becci and Cynthia's friends), Paula/smile4stamps and Jess/Belle Ella in a 2 bedroom villa and studio villa

5. Daisy/PrincessDuck, Jill (Daisy's mother-in-law), Sarah/sahbushka, and Joni/princesskayla in a studio villa

6. Bridget/sierranevada and Lisa/Lisadog

7. Kandace/kandyk in a 1 bedroom villa




~Other~
Kelly/kelmac284 and Rosemarie her mom at either Paradise Pier or one of the Harbor hotels

Jill/4fosterkids and Chris/Califgirl traveling to and from home each day

Monica/groovygirl927 and Dianna/deesquared at Desert Inn and Suites (looking for more roommates)

Stacie/Stacielee, Vicki/CoMickey, Heather/LittleBlackRaincloud, Jane/cheshiregirl, Angie/BC Disney Lover, Theresa/Queenbillabong, Beth/MommaU4, in 2 connecting rooms @ Carousel Inn and Suites


**Looking for a Hotel/Roommates
Heather/Hazyone101 (non-smoking)
Jen/grizbuzz

 

[kandyk]

I updated the hotel/roommate list but just wanted to clarify two things:

1. Kandace I added that you booked a villa, but I was wondering did you want to put that you are open to roommates, OR are you going to wait and see if your mother-in-law and friends can make it?

I do have to wait to open it up to the diva's until my friends/family can give me a yes or a no. It will probably be October before I know for sure. My BFF said if she wasn't prego by then she will be in for sure and MIL is still on the fence.

I hope everyone is having a great week so far!

 

[stacielee]

Nothing earth shattering going on in my neck of the woods lately....wake up, clean house, go to work, do something fun w/ the family, go to bed....rinse & repeat This is our first week of no summer school or camps, so the kids don't have to get up early which is nice. The weekend flew by and I stayed up late 3 nights in a row, which wiped me out today. I just can't do that night after night like I used to I have to get my labwork done this week and I see my thyroid doc next week. Anybody else take thyroid meds (I am hypo - hashimoto's), but I've noticed with each increase of meds, I have gained3-5 lbs at my next appt. When I asked him about it at my last appt, he said "no its not the meds, you just need to eat less and move more"...well DUH! I was not happy w/ that answer, as I didnt feel I had changed my eating habits. It's just hard to tell whats thyroid, whats age & premenopausal issues. Frustrating!

I know exactly what you mean! I haven't been put on meds, but my mom, her sister and their mother were all on Thyroid meds, I figure I'm next. The last time I saw the endocrinologist, she said that since I was probably premenopausal, I could expect to gain about 25 pounds over the next 2 years! That's only a pound a month, but 25 is a lot!! I've been exercising and trying to eat less, but I'm losing NOTHING!! I can't stand it!!

Anyway....hugs & pixie dust to all the Diva's near & far
Looking foward to August (Hawaii), October (DL Halloween mini meet), Jan (WDW) and Feb (Diva trip). Trying to fit in a short WDW trip in early Oct too...hehehehe

Oh, and yes Co D is a go for the Diva trip. Probably Fri or Sunday. Whatever works for everybody best.

I also go with Friday, I'm pretty sure Heather and I are leaving on Sunday.

Anyone else make any reservations yet?
Also if there is anything else that needs to be added or changed, let me know.

**Roommate and Hotel List**

~Grand Californian Hotel and Villas~
1. Cheryl/toocherie and Melody/tinkermell in a studio villa

2. Linda/lulubelle and Brianne/lulubellesDD in a studio villa

3. Katie/MamaKate, Capri/disney-super-mom, Tammy/TTLee, Wendy/wendypooh22, Deb/jordansmomma, Steph/21yankees, Stacie/Stacerita, Cristabel/disney-inspired, January/Daisy_77 in a 2 bedroom villa

4. Jen/MrsPinup, Holly (Jen's friend), Carol/karylrocks, Lisa (Carol's daughter) , Jodi/JodiLuvsDisney, Michelle/Zoemakes5, Becci/cccdisney, Cynthia/starshipdelphi, Nicole and Brandy (Becci and Cynthia's friends), Paula/smile4stamps and Jess/Belle Ella in a 2 bedroom villa and studio villa

5. Daisy/PrincessDuck, Jill (Daisy's mother-in-law), Sarah/sahbushka, and Joni/princesskayla in a studio villa

6. Bridget/sierranevada and Lisa/Lisadog

7. Kandace/kandyk in a 1 bedroom villa


~Other~
Kelly/kelmac284 and Rosemarie her mom at either Paradise Pier or one of the Harbor hotels

Jill/4fosterkids and Chris/Califgirl traveling to and from home each day

Monica/groovygirl927 and Dianna/deesquared at Desert Inn and Suites (looking for more roommates)

Stacie/Stacielee, Vicki/CoMickey, Heather/LittleBlackRaincloud, Jane/cheshiregirl, Angie/BC Disney Lover, Theresa/Queenbillabong, Beth/MommaU4, in 2 connecting rooms @ Carousel Inn and Suites

**Looking for a Hotel/Roommates
Heather/Hazyone101 (non-smoking)
Jen/grizbuzz

Has anyone talked to Jen about the contract? We'd like to get our room reserved and we especially want to make sure we have the conference room; it doesn't sound like the contract has been signed yet... You know me, type A and all

Well, I guess you don't all know me, so here's my bio: age in the upper-40's; 3 kids, DD who just graduated from college in May, DS who's a Jr. at ASU, DD who's a Jr. in high school; DH who puts up with my Disney obsession. I started going on these trips the 1st year, then every year since then, but was unable to go last year Can't wait to meet all the new girls and see my Divas again!! We live in AZ so I do manage to get out there a few times a year, as well as WDW every once in awhile, definitely makes having the Premiere Pass worth it (at least that's what I tell DH)!

Any questions?

 

[VintageDisneyRules]

( I have to get my labwork done this week and I see my thyroid doc next week. Anybody else take thyroid meds (I am hypo - hashimoto's), but I've noticed with each increase of meds, I have gained3-5 lbs at my next appt. When I asked him about it at my last appt, he said "no its not the meds, you just need to eat less and move more"...well DUH! I was not happy w/ that answer, as I didnt feel I had changed my eating habits. It's just hard to tell whats thyroid, whats age & premenopausal issues. Frustrating!

.

I've been taking thyroid meds since 1994. They made me gain weight too and my doc also insisted it was due to eating too much. Hogwash !!! Also it made me fall asleep everytime I sat down. I haven't been to that doc in years, he was not very professional at all, he would practically yell at me saying, "It's not the medicine, it's the food" I was sure the whole building heard him.
I still think I need a stronger dosage but my current doc says no. Is hypo the low thyroid? I get the names mixed up because the low and high almost are the same. I'm low.

 

[VintageDisneyRules]

Forgot to say, I'm hoping that Company D is Sunday in case I don't make it for the whole trip.

 

[mommaU4]

I do have to wait to open it up to the diva's until my friends/family can give me a yes or a no. It will probably be October before I know for sure. My BFF said if she wasn't prego by then she will be in for sure and MIL is still on the fence.

Sounds good. No rush, I just wanted to make sure I understood it correctly. I hope your MIL and/or friends can make it!
You must have a good relationship with your MIL.

Any questions?

Yes. Why don't you have a cool name/sig picture from Jess like the rest of us do? lol Just kidding, although I do always like seeing what characters people pick.

As for the contract, I haven't heard anything. Last time it was brought up, Jen did say she would get that sent off, but that was prior to her vacation so it might have gotten "lost in the shuffle".

Yay, another vote for Co D on Friday.

 

[mommaU4]

I've been taking thyroid meds since 1994. They made me gain weight too and my doc also insisted it was due to eating too much. Hogwash !!! Also it made me fall asleep everytime I sat down. I haven't been to that doc in years, he was not very professional at all, he would practically yell at me saying, "It's not the medicine, it's the food" I was sure the whole building heard him.

Stories like this are why I really dislike going to the doctor.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Any questions?

I have lots of questions....I'll email them to you later today.



So, I haven't spoken up in a long time here, but have been lurking some. I have convinced DH that I should be able to go on the trip! Our vacation time is very limited, but we using babysitters more, and so things are going to work out (I'll make it!).

I can't wait to meet all the Divas that I missed out on last year, and catch up with some that I know from previous years.

 

[DizNee Luver]

YAY!!! Stacie & Heather.....so glad I'll finally get to meet you in person!!!

I vote for Company D on Friday.....last time, I found things there that I had picked up in the parks for WAY MORE!! If we could go there earlier in the trip, I could hold off on picking stuff up until I hit the Company D store first. Could save myself a ton of money!!

 

[LisaCat]

So I had to share this comment from my son today. He was supposed to spend the day at Mandalay Bay swimming with a friend and his family, but apparently lots of things went awry. I won't go into details, but after being gone all day, he comes home and says to me, "Mom, I finally understand and appreciate why you obsessively plan all our trips, after spending the day with a family who doesn't plan at all."


YES!!! Finally, he gets it!

AWESOME! Don't you love it when they realize that YOU ARE RIGHT?

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

YAY!!! Stacie & Heather.....so glad I'll finally get to meet you in person!!!

I vote for Company D on Friday.....last time, I found things there that I had picked up in the parks for WAY MORE!! If we could go there earlier in the trip, I could hold off on picking stuff up until I hit the Company D store first. Could save myself a ton of money!!

Awwwe, it feels like I've known you for years (well....I have! lol), and it's just weird that we've never been in the same room together. I can't wait until it happens. I might have to give you a big hug. That's my warning to you.

You also make an excellent point about Company D. I've missed out on all the times before and would love to get in on a trip this time! I can't wait to see what they have there.

 

[LisaCat]

I vote for Company D on Friday.....last time, I found things there that I had picked up in the parks for WAY MORE!! If we could go there earlier in the trip, I could hold off on picking stuff up until I hit the Company D store first. Could save myself a ton of money!!

I vote for Friday as well - partly for this reason and partly because we will be leaving earlier on Sunday next year.