Having a GRAND time - The Official GF Chat Thread PART 2

[BlueSkies]

I hear ya!!!! I have 2 DSs (15 & 13) and they have been sleeping until almost noon everyday of summer vacation . They will be in trouble come Wednesday when school starts and they have to be up at 5:30-6:00 . The older they get, the harder it is get them up and/or get them to do anything .

Mickeynut Its so true!!! I have 3 teenagers and I think they would sleep all day if I let them But noon is about my limit, if their not up by then I'm generally waking them up...But as you know just because their awake dosent mean their doing anyting.....It takes another hour to get moving...unless ofcourse a friend calls
Teens gotta love em!!! I remember when I couldnt wait for them to get big...the time goes far too quickly

Were so happy to have been able to coordinate everyones schedule for our upcoming trip Now if the'd just pack

 

[BlueSkies]

Does anyone know if Disney is still offering "bounce back"...and is it just for this year??? always looking ahead to the next trip Trying to ward off the post trip blues even before we go

 

[Lives4Disney]

Mickeynut Its so true!!! I have 3 teenagers and I think they would sleep all day if I let them But noon is about my limit, if their not up by then I'm generally waking them up...But as you know just because their awake dosent mean their doing anyting.....It takes another hour to get moving...unless ofcourse a friend calls
Teens gotta love em!!! I remember when I couldnt wait for them to get big...the time goes far too quickly

Were so happy to have been able to coordinate everyones schedule for our upcoming trip Now if the'd just pack

Mine are STILL SLEEPING.....it's 12:15 here. I don't even bother anymore...they are going to have a RUDE AWAKENING in about a week with a 6 am wakeup time.

Does anyone know if Disney is still offering "bounce back"...and is it just for this year??? always looking ahead to the next trip Trying to ward off the post trip blues even before we go

When we were there in early to mid July they did have the bounceback cards in the rooms, but they only went to the first couple weeks in Dec 08. They were the same cards they had in the room in March & we used to book our October trip.

Lives4Disney

 

[mickeynut1]

Mickeynut Its so true!!! I have 3 teenagers and I think they would sleep all day if I let them But noon is about my limit, if their not up by then I'm generally waking them up...But as you know just because their awake dosent mean their doing anyting.....It takes another hour to get moving...unless ofcourse a friend calls
Teens gotta love em!!! I remember when I couldnt wait for them to get big...the time goes far too quickly

Were so happy to have been able to coordinate everyones schedule for our upcoming trip Now if the'd just pack

Glad to hear I'm not the only with teens who want to do NOTHING . I, too, thought how nice it would be when they got older and more independent......and now it takes alot to get them do anything.....unless it's a friend who wants them to do something...you're right about that . But time does go by too quickly.....my oldest is going to be going to drivers ed this fall and getting his license next year . I'm definitely NOT ready for that . But I guess that's all part of parenting .

You're going to have a great trip....don't forget to report on it when you get back .

 

[mickeynut1]

Mine are STILL SLEEPING.....it's 12:15 here. I don't even bother anymore...they are going to have a RUDE AWAKENING in about a week with a 6 am wakeup time.
Lives4Disney

I gave up trying to wake my two up weeks ago . I got myself all worked up while they just rolled over and stayed in bed.....but once Wednesday comes they'll wish they had not slept so late all summer . Although I'm up early every morning getting DH off to work, I must say I'm NOT looking forward to school starting and having to get the boys up so early . And then there's HOMEWORK . But the sooner school starts makes our July 2009 trip to the GF that much closer .

 

[mandymommy4]

HI y'all, meteorologist Mandy here!

I just wanted to tell you all that the current track has Fran making land fall in Tampa about 2pm Tuesday. That is the eye though. It will get ugly much sooner than that. Rain and wind will start late Monday/early Tuesday, depending on the speed, and will get worse. That is of course most likely to change! The crazy thing is this storm track looks almost identical to the path Charley was suppose to take but instead cut in suddenly and spared Tampa in 2004. Ugh that was the worst i was with out power b/c of the 3 storm for weeks and our little town was really messed up having three hurricanes come right over us .....

OK so that's that, and for all of you that have never been in a hurricane when it says winds of 75 mph that means gust up to that speed. Not a sustained wind blowing 75 MPH, thank God!

OK here is a site we use, beside our local station! www.noaa.org it is THE source for the best hurricane info!

BTW: Shelli I am still praying you make it down here and no flights get messed up!

Careful all you close timers that will be traveling soon! Once it passes you will have great FLA weather again! It has been sunny and hot today!

 

[tinklvr64]

HI y'all, meteorologist Mandy here!

I just wanted to tell you all that the current track has Fran making land fall in Tampa about 2pm Tuesday. That is the eye though. It will get ugly much sooner than that. Rain and wind will start late Monday/early Tuesday, depending on the speed, and will get worse. That is of course most likely to change! The crazy thing is this storm track looks almost identical to the path Charley was suppose to take but instead cut in suddenly and spared Tampa in 2004. Ugh that was the worst i was with out power b/c of the 3 storm for weeks and our little town was really messed up having three hurricanes come right over us .....

OK so that's that, and for all of you that have never been in a hurricane when it says winds of 75 mph that means gust up to that speed. Not a sustained wind blowing 75 MPH, thank God!

OK here is a site we use, beside our local station! www.noaa.org it is THE source for the best hurricane info!

BTW: Shelli I am still praying you make it down here and no flights get messed up!

Careful all you close timers that will be traveling soon! Once it passes you will have great FLA weather again! It has been sunny and hot today!

Mandy we never knew you had so many hidden talents......Thanks for the update on the storm since so many of our Disfriends are either there or arriving soon.....And your family is there!!!!
Pixie Dust to the Storm..... Kinda like Chan said:
Fay Fay go away, come back another day, we want to go play, K?

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

Mandy! Chan! Dawn!
I am now leaving Boston at 8:00 monday night...arriving HOPEFULLY in Orlando at 11:20 PM, Monday....Instead of arriving at 1:20 tuesday afternoon.
Please hope that I get there!!! I can handle the wind and rain I just want to get to the airport!

Wish me luck!!

 

[BlueSkies]

Meteorologist Mandy -thanks for the weather update and the general storm info


Tinker*Shell*Bell- what a good idea to get out a day earlier to avoid the potential delays. Wishing you and your family a good trip

 

[tinklvr64]

Mandy! Chan! Dawn!
I am now leaving Boston at 8:00 monday night...arriving HOPEFULLY in Orlando at 11:20 PM, Monday....Instead of arriving at 1:20 tuesday afternoon.
Please hope that I get there!!! I can handle the wind and rain I just want to get to the airport!

Wish me luck!!

OMG Sheli~WTG on that flight change You will make it....I have no doubt...

NOW FINISH PACKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lives4Disney]

Shel!! THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!!!!!

I hope it all goes well!!!!!

I just popped in to check!! Gotta run but talk to ya later!!!

Chan

 

[mickeynut1]

Mandy! Chan! Dawn!
I am now leaving Boston at 8:00 monday night...arriving HOPEFULLY in Orlando at 11:20 PM, Monday....Instead of arriving at 1:20 tuesday afternoon.
Please hope that I get there!!! I can handle the wind and rain I just want to get to the airport!

Wish me luck!!

Good job on the flight change . Here's wishing you a great flight and safe arrival Monday night .

 

[vbarry]

Hi gals! Just reading through the posts.

Shelli~ I hope you make it! We did this in February. HUGE snowstorm came in and we called and switched our flights and got a room at Saragota Springs. It was crazy but I am so glad I went a day early. HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!!

Have a good night everyone!!

 

[m&pForever]

M & Tinkershell...... two words....road trip. Get into your cars tonight and head south! I know you guys are leaving like....SOON. Fingers crossed that that dumb storm veers away from Florida & your flights take off as scheduled.

I would love a road trip! That would be a lot of fun. I would do it too but I dont think anyone else would.

Well i did nothing all day, food shopping, hung out with friends, and now just did online check in. Leaving in about 7 hours and i still feel like doing nothing haha I hope the wife has finished packing ..I can't ask 'cause she says she went out for lollipops or something but i know shes getting a caffeine fix with one of her friends.

Chan im having that fluffy drink in the cabana no matter how much rain is pouring down on me

 

[mandymommy4]

Mandy! Chan! Dawn!
I am now leaving Boston at 8:00 monday night...arriving HOPEFULLY in Orlando at 11:20 PM, Monday....Instead of arriving at 1:20 tuesday afternoon.
Please hope that I get there!!! I can handle the wind and rain I just want to get to the airport!

Wish me luck!!

Whooo Hooo! YAY YAY YAY!

I would love a road trip! That would be a lot of fun. I would do it too but I dont think anyone else would.

Well i did nothing all day, food shopping, hung out with friends, and now just did online checkin. Leaving in about 7 hours and i still feel like doing nothing haha I hope the wife has finished packing ..I can't ask 'cause she says she went out for lollipops or something but i know shes getting a caffeine fix with one of her friends.

Chan im having that fluffy drink in the cabana no matter how much rain is pouring down on me

M&P ~have a great trip! LOL

Y'all be careful and heres hoping we bump into yall when we visit the world..... lets i just need to look for a guy in Narcoossees with the kid throwing food and a red headed hot mama!

 

[Lives4Disney]

M & P YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!


OMG>>>this is so cute ....DH is converting our old VHS Disney vacation recordings into DVDs and I went on a front car monorail ride all around....saw the GF without the beach pool...(this was 1998) heard the whole monorail spiel and then went into Carousel of Progress...saw the whole show and now "The Time Keeper".....

OK...we are NOW at Epcot. There is no wand on Spaceship Earth. I am happy DH didn't listen to me and DID video our vacation!!!! Lucy is a 1.5 yr old baby and I am feeding her a Mickey bar!!!!! Aw....Lucy has a Minnie Mouse in the stroller with her!!! I am loving this!!! We were at Chef Mickey's and MIckey came over and spoon fed her some food. It was soo cute. And Lucy booped Mickey and Chip and Dale on the nose.....

OMG...Now we are in Spaceship Earth!!!! Very COOL!!!!! Sometimes Dh does GOOd things that surprise me!!!! (Sometimes!) I hope he got HOrizons on tape!!!!!

Makes me really miss WDW!! You all have a FANTABULOUS TIME!!!!!!

Chan

 

[m&pForever]

Cmon, Chan upload those vids and share.... sounds like some great memories!

Ok this time for real.... im leaving... BYE!

 

[vbarry]

M&P~ Have a great trip! Have a drink in the cabana for me!! (and please try to keep your little ones controlled in the restaurants...no food throwing. Remember the straight jackets!)

Channing~ That is so cute! I have not watched any of our videos in years. I would love to figure out how to switch all of our tapes over to DVD's. Hope you enjoyed!

Hope everyone has a safe and fun trip to WDW!!!

 

[lovemy2boys]

Thanks for the weather report Meteorologist Mandy!!!! Let's hope this thing swings out and goes into the Atlantic. I know, fat chance, but still.... let's hope!

Shelli, GREAT CHANGE OF PLANS! I am crossing my fingers for you guys, I think you will make it down there with no delays!

 

[WishesQueen]

Everyone leaving, have a great safe trip!!!

Channing - my DH did that too, I love watching those videos but it makes me so sad!! Everyone is greating so old!! (not me, just them)!!!!!!