Having a GRAND time - the NEW Official GF Chat Thread PART 4

[mickeynut1]

Good Morning!!!

Oh Deb I am sorry to hear that about your DS! Yucko! I hear ya about the exercising thing...Thing is that I used to be a gym rat! Sometimes I would go twice a day!!! The thought of that... And I had kids! I just have no umph to go...I did get the Wii Fit and I am in love but not like the gym! I would kill myself and felt great! How sad that I said months and months ago that I was going back but never have! I still pay the membership every month!

I love Thursdays, too!!!

Thanks....I hope he's ok after sleeping in and eating something light . How is your little one feeling??? I hope better . I used to do the gym thing too.....and I LOVED it.....but somehow I got away from going every day but also kept paying the membership . I went from going every day to about 3 days a week....then it dwindled down to 1 day a week if I was lucky and then no days a week . Then after about 6 months of paying and not going at all I finally cancelled .

I am on my second load of laundry.
Dishes are done and Anty is playing some Wii.
I am on hold for Private dining at the GF, I tried to call Linda but kept getting her voicemail.

You are the energizer bunny, aren't you . I'm thinking about putting in a load of laundry, does that count .


Deb

 

[Lcaemom]

Good morning to all!

Ahhhhh...feels so good to catch up. Just read through all the pages here since my last post...quite a few pages ago...wish work didn't have to get in the way. Even though I'm off today...I have so much to do to catch up with the house...but, first things first...these boards, of course.

Just to touch on a couple of things that have stuck out over the past few days...

Deb Have you made any more headway on your Christmas trip? I think most of the Christmas decor starts to come down on the Sunday after New Years...I know the Osborne lights went through Jan 4th this year. The Once Upon a Christmastime Parade went through Christmas week...maybe til NY Day. I don't know about the resorts, though. Looking forward to hearing about your plans.

Channing I can't get over your painting...I wish I could have your attitude about painting...to me it seems like a major project. I'm sure it's not easy but, you seem to approach it, as I would approach...new seat cushions or a new shower curtain. We are going to be doing our bathroom in February and all of my attention is focused on colors of towels, and the walls, and the counter, and the tiles, I can't imagine doing more than that...and it is just a bathroom and once it's done...it would take alot of me to go back and change it all. But, now you have me thinking about my living room...and kitchen...and bedroom...
Groceries...OMG!!! You are so right about groceries, all of a sudden. I went at the beginning of the week and spent $185!!! Four days later, you'd really never know that I went...and I'm feeding little girls, not linebackers!!! Wow!!

Shell I said no to the carstarter because there are so many other things I'd rather have...like a trip to Macy's for new makeup...I've been saying I would do that for two years...I think that was last year's Mother's Day gift. I also need new shirts...I might try to find some of those today...that should put a nice dent into my Christmas gift. I love my new favorite store...HomeGoods. I'm sure I could rack up quite a Christmas gift in there!!! I would rather get nothing for Christmas and shop guillt free, the rest of the year...having the ability to say to my DH whenever he gives me the evil eye about something I buy..."this was just my Christmas gift for 2008."

Mare I forget where the corndogs came from, exactly...they were in a cart, with egg rolls, and I know we had just come from or were on our way to Alladin's Magic Carpet Ride. They were so good!!! My DD wanted to try one and I thought...OMG, how can anyone eat one of those?!? We ended up going back for two more...they were deliscious!!!
No corndogs for me right now, though...today is day #4 of my diet. So far, so good!!! Love my Wii...done it everyday since Monday...shows a graph of my progress so far...it's going in the right directioin...just waiting for my Mii to shrink.
Can't wait to get rid of clutter...today is all about that!!!

Maxie86 Today is another delightful day in the arctic!!! It doens't seem as cold but, there is a layer of ice on everything!!! How many days til Spring?!?
You're right about the scary Mii...my DD came in last night while I was hulahooping on the Wii...just a side note here, I am the reigning hula hoop champion in the family...not to brag or anything...but, she laughed at my Wii!!! She said "Mom...why does your Mii look like that?!?" There's motivation for you...to shrink the size of your Mii!

Ok...off to declutter and pay bills...and clean and laundry...oh sooooooo good to have a day off!

 

[Lcaemom]

Hey Lcae....Been to the Rack??? I heard it is good but a ton of jeans?? I am still looking to go! When I go we can meet up!

I have not...but, I told the girls I would take them and their friends to the mall after school. I didn't say which mall...I could easily make it THAT mall and head on in...I need shirts!!! Hmmmmm...what are you doing this afternoon?!? You don't need more notice than that, do you?!?

 

[Lcaemom]

Deb Sorry to hear about your DS...that is the WORST!!! Hope he feels better.

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

I am so with you guys on the exercise thing. Now I remember why I hate it...30 minutes of fast walking burns all of 156 calories....wth? I am working hard by 10 mins...all to burn off less than a snickers bar. UGH!

Deb, sorry your son is sick. Hope it doesn't turn into a full blown, muli-day thing. (I hate when the kids are sick...puking is the worst!)

Siobhan- I had that terriaki strip in August at Kona...it was good. Yum!! (Wonder if they can make it at lunch time?)

Ok, going to pretend to do some work...too bored to really do any. Thank god my job includes sitting at a computer, then I can look like I am working and still talk to you guys!

 

[mickeynut1]

Lcaemom......I've made a little headway for our December trip, but not much . I think I've decided to go with the WL CL over GF RPC, but still haven't decided on exact dates . I know RPC would be FABULOUS during the holidays, but I just can't justify $1000/night x 4 nights during holiday pricing . Even with a magical 40% off code it would still be $600/night......and then that would be added to another 2 nights of value season since we're looking at staying 6 nights . Plus it will be a second trip for us since we're going in June......so I have to use a little self control . I still haven't decided on exact dates so I think I'm going to book for 10-11 nights and then cut it down after I make a final decision on how many days of school to let the boys miss . It gets too hard when they get into high school . Thanks for the well wishes for DS .


Shel......Thanks for the well wishes for DS . He's still sleeping so hopefully he will get the rest he needs to kick this and be feeling better soon . All you gals talking about work makes me feel like I should be job hunting . I was actually supposed to go see a lady today about a part-time job but I had to reschedule since DS is sick . DH said DS would be fine with me gone for a short time........MEN.....NOT A CLUE . My baby was up 3 times puking last night and I'm going to leave him for a couple of hours.......who's he kidding ??? Men just don't understand the mother/child bond .I REALLY wish I could find a "work from home" job because it would be so nice to have a little extra cash but still be home all day for my boys . I haven't worked since my kids were born so it's kinda scary getting back into it .


Hope everyone is having a good day . It's sunny here but COLD .


Deb

 

[BlueSkies]

Deb Sorry to hear tht your DS is home sick... maybe he picked up a bug at school...hope hes already feeling better...I bet you're tired though being up so many times...I have and idea...just relax...enjoy some computer time ...no today!!

Kelly I'm right behind you load 2 is in... thats my limit for today...didnt fold yesterdays yet

Christmas time at WDW is just beautiful....there are so many nice holiday happenings too...you December gals have alot to look foward to

Sheli

I feel kind of stalled in my trip planning because I need to know when the park emh are going to be...I do have my restaurant list (thank you all for your help!!)...just not sure what days for what And I'm planning to get a few cabana days in there too...is the pricing the same now that they have ben refurbished..has anyone looked into this...or maybe I should just check myself and let all of my fellow cabana fans know

 

[BlueSkies]

Deb The words self control and disney dont really go together!!! I recently saw pics of WL CL on the CL lounge picture thread it looks so nice! Also I think WL is beautifully decorated for the holidays...

As for the weather...its windy and cold here today...no sun either...71 days until spring right Maxie...

Let me say again I hate winter wish I was at disney...

 

[goofygal531]

Morning everyone!

I have a sick one home today too. DS4 has an ear ache, no fever. He was really out of it yesterday. Came home and he asked for his PJs and just layed on the sofa all night - no dinner. I was going to take him to the DRs this morning, but he said his ear no longer hurt. DH told me to let him stay home and relax, he wanted to go to school since it was a friend's bday and it's gym day - he LOVES gym. I think he's okay. He's eating waffles watching playhouse disney. DS1 is playing with his trains.

I still haven't opened the Wii. I need DH for the initial set up. I'd love to start working out. Day 4 of the diet is going good.

Shel: I was reading menus last night and noticed that Kona does have the teriyaki steak on the lunch menu.

Laecmom: That's strange that the corn dogs are not on the snack plan, but the eggrolls are. I wonder if the corn dogs are seasonal? I know the eggrolls are. DH loves them and always looks for them! It's strange how a funnel cake in MK is on the plan but a funnel cake in Epcot isn't The only things my family ate that were not on the DDP were the turkey legs. I need to plan to use 5 snack credits per day this trip. We had so many over by the end of the week that we just took home candy. But it being June and hot, I'm thinking we'll use a lot on water. I actually like the Smart Water they have now.

Deb: Sorry you have a sick one home too. Hope he's feeling better and the vomiting has past - that's the worst!

Chan: I have a question for you. I know your girls have done the Wonderland Tea Party many times, I'm going to sign DS4 up for it. It starts at 1:30, will I be able to have lunch at the GF Cafe? I'm thinking a 1:40 ADR, but will I be out of there by 2:30? Never dined there and don't know how the service is. I'm hoping DS1 will be napping and DH and I can have a lunch date

BlueSkies: We had the boys' closet customized when we were expecting DS#2. They have a walk in closet and I removed all the bars, boys don't need to hang their clothes Now we just have to have ours done. I think the GF should really have a few cubby shelves in the closet, there really is no room for a family to unpack. I wonder if they've ever thought about that??

Would you believe I still have to take this darn xmas tree down!! Our xmas stuff is in the storage room in the basement and DH still hasn't gone there to get me the boxes! I'm not going in there, that's his dept.

Off to clean.

Chat with ya later!
Mare

 

[goofygal531]

And I'm planning to get a few cabana days in there too...is the pricing the same now that they have ben refurbished..has anyone looked into this...or maybe I should just check myself and let all of my fellow cabana fans know

That would be wonderful!

Would you mind asking if the 90+10 rule applies for the cabanas?

 

[Lives4Disney]

morning all!

I can't keep up with you guys!!

My headache is gone. I am sure throughout the day it will return. There's bound to be something that starts it up again.
Mare..I can answer you first because I just read the question & that is what I remember. lol!! Well...they say you should be at 1900 at 115 to check your little guy in. They make you stay there until the kids go in at 130. They give you a pager and receipt and you need to bring both to pick up DS after. I actually only ate at GF Cafe 2X...and it was SLOoooooooooow service....but I would think that you or DH could run over and get DS and then just go back and finish lunch....mabye that would work if you weren't done in time...

Deb...sorry your DS is sick. I hope you & the rest of your family don't catch it!! OH...I know about the planning pain with older kids!!! I am not really planning anything now. I thought life would be easier when DS was out of HS....but he is still not at the point where I'd feel ok leaving him home....and I don't want him (CRABBY ATTITUDE) with us on vacation....so what to do? I still have June...but I would LOVE Xmas...I don't know. Oh yeah..that RPC holiday rate is horrid. I wonder if the 40% would carry thru after the 24th...if so that is aweseom..but i think WL is pretty at Xmas too. Very homey. Good luck with your choice!


Lcaemom I love to do interior stuff...it's the exterior I hate. THAT is where I am LOST .....We live in the woods too...very shady and nothing grows well. But at least we have the woods so there is something LIVING that I didn't kill. I have no green thumb at all. Growing up my dad LOVED to garden and do yard work so he would come home from work, change into grubby clothes and head outside....it was his relax time...so I never learned a thing!! I was happy not to have to do it. We had a 5 acre "golf course" lawn. I have never mowed a lawn in my life.

OK...while I was typing my novel what did i miss?!!?! You guys are chatty today! Hello to everybody!

Chan

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

Shel: I was reading menus last night and noticed that Kona does have the teriyaki steak on the lunch menu.

Thanks Mare!!! Awesome info.

 

[Lives4Disney]

Thanks Mare!!! Awesome info.

Yay!!

I have to get my house cleaned today..company clean. Jojo's bday party is tomorrow.....crud.

Mare...I think it's 90 days from the date you want to rent and not the 90+10...but not 100% pos...I am 96% though.

I have to get this house done ...but scary Suze Ormond is on Oprah screaming and yelling at peeps about money and as neurotic as I am I am glued to it. OMG....SHe makes me have a panic attack!!! I know a lot of people love her...I cannot stand her!!!! There's nothing else on!!! I refuse to put SpongeBob on.....i hear enough of that from 4 to 8 pm.

Chan

 

[goofygal531]

Chan: That's fine, one of us could go pick him up. When do you take photos before or after the party? I know parents are not allowed inside DURING the party. Does it start exactly at 1:30? I'm thinking now I should bring him to the party and have DH and DS1 (if he's not napping) go to the cafe. I don't want DS1 to see what DS4 is doing!

 

[goofygal531]

Kona Lunch Menu from Allears.net:

Polynesian Plate Lunch - $14.99
Traditional Hawaiian favorite served with sticky rice and macaroni salad, featuring your choice of:
--Chicken with Peanut Sauce
--Teriyaki Fried Steak with grilled pineapple salsa

Not sure if it's exactly as the dinner steak, but it's still steak

Chan: I feel the same way about Suze! I like to hear what she has to say, then she scares me!

I think you're right about the cabana - I was just hoping it was part of the new 90+10 rule

 

[BlueSkies]

That would be wonderful!

Would you mind asking if the 90+10 rule applies for the cabanas?

Mare No problem I will call in a little while and let you know what I find outWe love GF Cafe especially for lunch...we somtimes take a pool break go in have lunch and back to the pool...(in our pool clothes you know cover ups etc-who says the GF is stuffy!!! )service is a little slow though...

Not only is my Christmas tree still up its lit!!! Looks beautiful (I hate to take it down...obviously )still using the holiday dishes too....

Channing Dont listen to that stuff or your headache will come back!! Good luck with the party tomorrow...the cake sounds awesome...

 

[Lives4Disney]

Mare, it starts right at 130...everybody signs in, waits in the foyer, and then they will line the kids up and open the doors and let them in right at 130. I THINK I did go in after all the kids and take pics......YES i did.

At the end parents go in, the kids are all sitting at the table with their heads down. They look up & are like SURPRISE and it's so cute and you can take pics then too. They get a photo of themself with the characters to take and a bouquet for mom. OMG I am glad i am not the only one that thinks she's a bit off her rocker and over the top. She had everybody get up and tell their neighbor how much debt they are in. That was the icebreaker. Niiiicce.

ok..oprah is over...whew..i made it through. That lady is freaky scary. I think she LOVES to panic people. Blue you are so right...that lady is headache material.

TTYL,
Chan

 

[goofygal531]

This week's Podcast is up. There's a review of the GF Mouseketter Club and CRT.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-podcast/

Blueskies: Thanks!

Chan: Thanks! I'll have my camera ready at drop off and pick up!

OMG! Who tells people how much debt their in!!! TMI!

 

[Lives4Disney]

This week's Podcast is up. There's a review of the GF Mouseketter Club and CRT.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-podcast/

Blueskies: Thanks!

Chan: Thanks! I'll have my camera ready at drop off and pick up!

OMG! Who tells people how much debt their in!!! TMI!

I KNOW!!

And so...here I suffer thru Oprah, looking forward to the VIEW...and get already to unload my DW...and they interupt it to have B Obama on giving a speech!!! WHY DO THEY DO THAT DURING THE VIEW EACH TIME HE TALKS!?!?!?!?! HE ONLY TALKS AT 10 AM CST!!!! WTH????

This is a headache inducing day so far and what...it's 1015?!!?!?

Chan

 

[irisbud]

Aw, thanks for the comments on my boxes Lcea & Deb . I have a nasty little secret though: that box is the only one I have finished . The rest are sitting on my kitchen table begging for attention they just aren't getting. The boxes were DF's idea, and he was going to "help" with them. I should have known better I was pleased with them though!

Two weeks today ! I can't believe how much I still have left to do. Then I found out that DF told the person that is watching our dog they can stay in the house if they'd like. Great, now I have to make it company clean, to use Channing's words. I was going to keep it surface clean from when my friend was over and be done with it.

Off to write tons of papers I need to turn in before leaving

Have a great day everyone!