Here We Go Again! A PTR Chapter 19- Some PreTrip Ramblings Updated 7/30/09

ETA: What a great video!! I loved it.. Jim you did such a nice job!!

DIS-Meets are wonderful!!
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::yes::

It's sad that you're missing T, V and LL but you're still meeting some great DISers :thumbsup2 Pity you're missing me this year though, Jess is already planning August 2010 BTW :goodvibes

Ack, Noooooooooooooo We aren't going next year. We are waiting until 2011 so we can do a cruise too!

I'm really going to miss you Jo - it just won't feel like August without you!!:hug:

ITA:goodvibes

Janet, I hate to tell you this, but the Mousesavers POI for GPS's upload is awesome RPR-in the GPS now! DTD? Same. It'll keep Jim out of trouble for a bit at least ;)

Ooh, thanks for the info...that will keep him busy while I shop;)

Hey Janet! :hug: I'm really looking forward to meeting you in a couple weeks! I can't believe it's finally here! :yay:

See you soon! :goodvibes
-Michelle

:banana:

You are getting so close!

13 days, 22 hours, 15 minutes...Not tha I'm countin gor anything:rolleyes1

How was AC, sorry I missed it!

It was a lot of fun. I will post pics soon!
 
We interrupt this PTr for a Mini Dis Meet

Dateline....Yesterday
Where....Atlantic City, NJ

The day started out like anyother in our house, with Jimmy waking up way too early

We all got up and I got ready to leave. I left my house at 9:10am, which should have had me in Atlantic City no later than 10:45. Traffic had other ideas and I didn't arrive until almost 11:30am.

Luckily I had Kat's cell phone number and I texted her that I was going to be late.

I finally arrive at the Trump Taj Mahal, where I was going to park becasue I have a card for there that gives me chaper parking. Guess who forgot their card:headache: I pay the $10 to park (which really isn't bad, but I wouldn't have had to pay only $5 if I had the card), run to the ladies room, and then head out to the Boardwalk to meet Kat, KC and Andy.

I must have looked like a typical tourist becasue I hear someone say, how can you completely miss me I look up and there is Kat:yay: We hug, and have no pictures becasue KC was given the camera and was reading something when I arrived:lmao:

We chit, we chat and head off walking down the boardwalk. KC and Andy I believe were discussing video games, or some other kind of technology:confused3 and Kat and I were just chatting like it hasn't been a year since we have seen each other:chat:

We stop at the Irsih Pub for lunch. Food was good and cheap!:thumbsup2

After lunch we wander further up the Boardwalk (heading toward the outlets) when KC and Kat notice a wrestling guy on the boardwalk outside Bally's signing autographs. Apparently he was someone Kat knew from her days as a wrestler. She wanted to stop and get her picture taken, so we did...

Kat, Andy, KC
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Kat and Wrestler Guy
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After that little pitstop we head over to the outlets. Our first stop was Lane Bryant where I picked up 3 shirts and some jammies!

While we were in there paying, Kelly (PhilaDisney) called to let us know that she and her BF Jack had a rrived and were on their way to where we were. Kelly was so sweet and it was very nice meeting her, after al she is not only a Dis start she is a real start (She was on the show What Not to Wear and got in trouble with Stacy and Clinton for shopping at the Disney Store in NYC during her makeover:lmao:). Kelly and I also discovered that we work like 3 blocks apart. (Sing it with me...It's a small, small world...your welcome).

After leaving Lane Bryant we stopped at Bath and Body Works where KC and Andy were doing their best to try and get in trouble, but I couldn't pull the camera out fast enough for the photgraphic proof.

After we leave smelling lovelier than we walked in we head further into the outlet area and meet up with Tiggerfan4me and PrincessAlways. 2 very lovely ladies from Reading, PA.

The 2nd half of the group had not had lunch and wanted to grab something to eat. We went to Applebees where ther others had lunch, Kat, KC and Andy split an appetizer and I get dessert (Triple Chocolate something) it was good!:thumbsup2 KC and Kelly both had the Melon Mangorita.

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While everyone ate and drank we all chatted like we had known each other forever. It was really nice!

After Applebees our mission was the Disney Store (did you expect anything less:confused3) on the way however we stopped at the Old Navy outlet. I don't usually buy much at Old Navy, but they had the plain white golf shirts Jimmy need for school for $5.70:yay: I got 7 of them!

From there we went to the true reason for this mission. FOr Kat to test her new CM Discount!
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I picked up a new Power Ranger for Jimmy. I believe Kelly got something, has did Kat. I'm not sure about the other two:confused:

After everyone had checked out we headed outside to get some pics. KC, Andy and I believe Jack were given eveyone's cameras:

Left to Right:
Tigerfan4me, Princess Always, Me, PhilaDisney, KatGarcia:
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Then the offical Focker Pic...is the curse broken?
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By this time it was time for me to start wandering back to my car to start driving home. We all walk back towards the boardwalk. Jack and Kelly were going into Ceasers for something..I don't remember what. So we said our goodbyes to them and wandered on. Up on the boardwalk we said goodbye to PrincessAlways and Tiggerfan4me, they were going to Bally's to
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I hope they won!:thumbsup2

Kat, KC, and Andy were staying in the general vicinity becasue they were meeting up with another Diser a little later.

I gave Kat, KC, and ANdy all big hus and headed down the boardwalk back to the Taj Mahal. I did make one pitstop on the way to get Jimmy a Spongebob Shirt for our trip. I texted Jim and let him know I was on my way home. I pulled out of the Taj garage at about 5:00pm and I was home by 6:20. Needless to say traffic was much better going home.

I had a great time seeing Kat again:hug: and finally meeting KC. It was also very nice meeting other Disers!
 

We had SO much fun Janet! it was so great to see you again!!!

:hug::hug:

I will prob get to my mini version of the trip tonight, as it's raining like crazy out there now!
 
Great DIS-meets!! That is so great that you got to hang out with each other. The pictures were wonderful. You look like you had a great time.
 
Great pix Janet!

So fortunate that the people on the DIS really turn out to be nice people. I wonder if that's the case with most fan forums? Like I wonder if people who love Bon Jovi get together and instantly hit it off talking about something other than Jon Bon Jovi or Richie Sambora?:confused3

I'm glad you had a great time!:thumbsup2
 
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I had a great time seeing Kat again:hug: and finally meeting KC. It was also very nice meeting other Disers!


Sure looks like fun!!

And you picked up some great loot, too! :thumbsup2

Wonderful pictures... its so nice to see that we DISers do have lives outside of WDW!!


Kathy
 
:woohoo: For the Dis meet! Looks like fun and I see Kelly was carrying the famous Alice bag! What would Stacy and Clinton say! :laughing:
 
Sounds fantastic Janet and I'm so pleased you remembered to take photos :thumbsup2
 
We had SO much fun Janet! it was so great to see you again!!!

:hug::hug:

I will prob get to my mini version of the trip tonight, as it's raining like crazy out there now!

:hug::cool1::yay:

Great DIS-meets!! That is so great that you got to hang out with each other. The pictures were wonderful. You look like you had a great time.

It was alot of fun! ::yes::

Great pix Janet!

So fortunate that the people on the DIS really turn out to be nice people. I wonder if that's the case with most fan forums? Like I wonder if people who love Bon Jovi get together and instantly hit it off talking about something other than Jon Bon Jovi or Richie Sambora?:confused3

I'm glad you had a great time!:thumbsup2

If Jon or Richie are involved..I'm there baby!:love:

Sure looks like fun!!

And you picked up some great loot, too! :thumbsup2

Wonderful pictures... its so nice to see that we DISers do have lives outside of WDW!!


Kathy

That particular Disney Store wasn't the greatest. They had a few things for adults but mostly kids stuff. ALot of Back to School Stuff out too.

:woohoo: For the Dis meet! Looks like fun and I see Kelly was carrying the famous Alice bag! What would Stacy and Clinton say! :laughing:

We asked her about the bag, she said she stole it back:lmao:

Sounds fantastic Janet and I'm so pleased you remembered to take photos :thumbsup2

Maybe the curse is broken now Jo;)
 
Hi Janet!!!! It was so nice to meet you in AC! :goodvibes Thanks for emailing those pics, since I forgot a camera!! BTW.....I did win $100!!!!! :woohoo::yay: Guess where is going.......my Disney fund!! :cool1: I have a birthday trip coming in November & it can use some assistance! :rotfl:

Now I have to go back & catch up on your PTR!
 
Hi Janet!!!! It was so nice to meet you in AC! :goodvibes Thanks for emailing those pics, since I forgot a camera!! BTW.....I did win $100!!!!! :woohoo::yay: Guess where is going.......my Disney fund!! :cool1: I have a birthday trip coming in November & it can use some assistance! :rotfl:

Now I have to go back & catch up on your PTR!

Hi Linda! :wave2: :woohoo:On the $100!

:lmao: I noticed that right away, too Lessa! :lmao:

We noticed it right away!:laughing: It's a very cool bag!:thumbsup2
 
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This chapter is dedicated to Tracy (MrsKSomeday). Without her this chapter would not have been possible

We are now at 12 Days 15 hours and 46 minutes before we board our plave headed to Orlando. It's time to get my butt in gear and get things organized.:scared:

I have been doing alot of little things in the planning process, the suitcases are out and airing. My packing list and Jimmy's packing list are typed and printed. Can't really pack until (look away T) the day before we leave since most of the clothes we will take with us will be worn between now and then and I will have to do wash.

I did take an extra vacation day (the Friday before we leave) so that I can get the laundry done and Saturday can be a relaxing day.

The reason for the chapter. All those "little" things I have been doing, I used a ton of ink in the printer and Jim is a little annoyed that he has to go get both a black and a colored cartridge:rolleyes1

Anywho, the reason that this very special chapter is dedicated to Tracy (T3;)) is because the first 2 things would not have been possible without her awesome computer abilities:goodvibes L/Y Tracy!:hug:

The first thing is the shirt that I wanted to make for Jimmy, I showed the graphic she created for me earlier. Well I added some words and this is how it came out

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The next thing are mousekeeping envelopes. The only thing I did to them was add our name
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I also printed out and put into the notebook:

Hours for US/IOA and wrote the must do's for US.
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Must Do's for IOA and List of dining options at US
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Dining Options for US/IOA
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Map of US
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Map of IOA and City Walk
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Map of the Universal Complex
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The last thing I have accomplished is Jimmy's pressed penny money. The quarters and pennies have been placed into the handy dandy m & m tube
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So, not bad for 12 days out, eh?

Next up...Are we rebooking the rental car?
 
the t-shirt:thumbsup2 Tracy...you are too awesome for helping out!

and what do I need to say about the notebook...it's awesome......I like to see everyone's take on "the notebook". It definitely helps me get ideas for my Binder.......

Only 12 days left......!!!

you're not packed yet?:eek: I would be sweating and unable to sleep.....;)
 
the t-shirt:thumbsup2 Tracy...you are too awesome for helping out!

::yes::

and what do I need to say about the notebook...it's awesome......I like to see everyone's take on "the notebook". It definitely helps me get ideas for my Binder.......

Mine seems to change every trip becasue of ideas i get from others!

Only 12 days left......!!!

you're not packed yet?:eek: I would be sweating and unable to sleep.....;)

Must be a California thing:rolleyes1

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: mrsksomeday rocks! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:


Kathy

::yes:::cheer2:
 
I am so jealous, Janet!!!!:snooty:

All the great DISers that you get to meet and have met. I so hope that one day my schedule will gel with everyone else's.

Dutch Wonderland and AC looked like a lot of fun. Awesome deal on those shirts at Old Navy.

Tracy is so creative! She has done some wonderful things for a lot of us.

Your itinerary and maps look great. Good luck with the last-minute packing. I only have to pack for me on the next trip. That is so much easier.
 












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