How to write a PTR no one reads... Less than 24 hrs to go and still not packed!!

[Joyciemc]

I once went away for a weekend and forgot to pack shirts. I wore the same shirt from friday am - sunday pm. we even went to a mall so i could try and buy one. so now i make lists!

Honestly, I'd like to use it to pay some Disney magic forward. We'll see what happens!

GO AWAY EARL!

As long as Earl doesn't make it to New England till Friday or Saturday like they predict, we'll be ok to get the heck out!

<-- that was me when I read that you forgot to bring shirts. Shirts are important!

 

[tankgirl427]

I'm more worried about Earl closing or postponing flights out of Boston. We leave early early thursday morning. 60 hours from now I"ll be in FL!

No I did not do any packing today. I will tomorrow. And get glue dots since I can't find mine, and get a small wallet to hold our cards and FPs.

I did clean out the fridge and part of the kitchen and I'm working on finishing up the cleaning of the bedroom.

Tomorrow:
Packing
Michael's
TJ Maxx
Clean freezer
Finish cleaning kitchen
Finish cleaning Bedroom
Finish laundry
Dye my hair (yes I have greys...bad)
Finish trip binder (I thought I would have the day alone at work, but it didn't happen)


Anything else?

We plan on hitting the safari first thing on 9/6 and the day we land we're going that afternoon. I've only been during the morning so I want to see what the afternoon looks like animal wise. I'm not doing EE so BF can single rider that sucker all day if he wants.

 

[lexmas]

I hope Earl doesn't delay you any! You're so close you should be able to taste it now!

 

[tankgirl427]

This morning I've been running around like a chicken with its head cut off. I'm making so many lists, physical and mental of all the things I have left to do its crazy!

I HAVE TO have the checked bag packed and weighted and ready to go by tomorrow am. This way I"ll know for sure if I"ll be checking one bag or two! Thank goodness for Jet Blue not charging for checked bags!

Hopefully, BF has the day off from work today. I need to send him a text asking him to get some things done. Namely, pack!

No one is here at work yet, so I'm trying to get all that work done so I can work on my trip planner. I had to re-print pages since I changed an ADR to an earlier time.

Two days from right now I'll 1/2 hour away from landed at MCO!

Yikes these past 56 days since we booked have flew by with having the Disboards. Without you guys I don't know if I would have decorated my windows, known about a park bag, gotten a water bottle with a filter in it so I don't have to drink yucky water, knew what restaurants to book, or realize how much more is out there! I thought I knew Disney, but then coming here I learned it to a whole new level!

I'll be busy tonight. Hopefully will have almost everything done and tomorrow will be calm and I"ll share more photos of the trip planner and everything else!

And if you are there between the 2nd and 7th, I'll see you in FL!

 

[tankgirl427]

Ha! Thank goodness for packing lists. I almost forgot to pack pajamas!

I'm still packing. We've upped from one suitcase to check to two. I couldn't fit all my things in one.

I have a suitcase for carry on and we'll also carry on two small bags.

Lets see what else i can forget!

 

[Joyciemc]

Are you going crazy with excitement? I pretty much am!

Are you working tomorrow?

 

[tankgirl427]

Nope, not crazy excited. I got like nothing done tonight!

Shocking I know!

I have a pile of luggage in my house half way packed and I"m still forgetting things.

I'm so not a last minute packer.

Yes I'm working tomorrow. Coming home from work, hopefully to find that BF called a taxi for us for 4:30am thursday. And packing the suitcases, doing laundry, and dying my hair.

Trip planner is done. BF packing is done. Me packing is done. Having things organized in the bags is not done. House clean is almost done. I went to TJ Maxx and Michaels. BF cleaned the kitchen and bathroom.

I wanted everything packed and good to go for tomorrow, so I could sleep when I got home, then get up finish up and stay up until our cab picked us up.

 

[GaRain]

I am a terrible last minute packer and seem to do it every time!
Good luck - oh, so close....you will have a great time and I know I can't wait to read your trip report when you get back!
Take lots of pictures!

 

[tankgirl427]

So less than 24 hours to being in Orlando and I should feel good right? Accomplished? Like I'm not going to have to pull an all nighter right?

NOT!

I have to work, I"ll be home around 6pm. Then I have to repack all the luggage and make sure I have everything!! I might have to run to Target to get things I have a feeling BF will forget even tho I wrote him a list this morning. He forgot them yesterday. He also bought new shoes and forgot them in the store.

I have to move a few more bags of clothes out of the bedroom, do laundry (unless BF finds time to start it), and write notes for my parents about how to use things ( like the multiple tv remotes).

I should be relaxed and clam ( I'm usually packed days in advance of any trips), but I'm stressed and feeling sick. Like anxious nervous sick, because I know I need to sleep because I have a FULL day planned for us tomorrow!

Send good thoughts that I'll make it! We'll have a computer and internet down there, so I can let y'all know if I make it in one piece!

 

[wlake]

If you see this before you go (or even if you don't!) -- have a great trip and take lots of pictures to share!

 

[Joyciemc]

I hope you have a great trip, and that things come together in the end! I'm sorry that today wasn't as relaxing as you'd hoped!

But it's gonna be a great week!!

 

[tankgirl427]

hey guys.... still packing! I packed my bag again, then realized i forgot to pull out my change of clothes for FL. So need to open it up repack the bag, pack up the carryons.

Waiting for BF to come home. He went into work early so he can get out early. So he'll be leaving for home very shortly. I have to get the rest of his things to pack up.

Almost ready to go to sleep to be waking up in 6 hours from now.

I'm eating dinner now. At 4 am, I'll have to get up change and feed my babies and get to the cab.

I"ll talk to you later!

 

[crissy1974]

I haven't been on in awhile. Wanted to wish you safe travel on your way. Hope you have an awesome trip!

 

[lexmas]

Hope you got there in one piece and that you're having a great time!

 

[stitch1986]

Sometimes I think those who have bought DVC don't remember what it is like to be a regular Disney guest.....please, a cabin for 2 people? Ridiculous!
And doesn't matter anyway, POP is GREAT!!
You will have so much fun at that place. So much to see, just at the resort!
Besides, its your vacation - not his!
Have a great time!! Just about a week now!!!

hey I am a DVC member and i remember staying at pop and i am not like that guy please and also dvc you can stay at pop and the all stars resort i like seeing the diff atmosphere.

 

[tankgirl427]

hey guys. we're here now. Went to AK and HS yesterday. MK all day today. crowds have been very light. Saw yellow shirt tour group today. vacation however got off to a bumpy start. Will fill you in when I get back!

 

[wlake]

hey guys. we're here now. Went to AK and HS yesterday. MK all day today. crowds have been very light. Saw yellow shirt tour group today. vacation however got off to a bumpy start. Will fill you in when I get back!

Light crowds! Hooray! I'm glad you finally got there and hope your bumpy start didn't color your BF's opinion of the parks! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

 

[lexmas]

That's great that the crowds are light! Hope that your bumpy start is all but forgotten by now! Can't wait to hear about your trip!

 

[tankgirl427]

Our flight home is delayed for two hours..... I never got on Ellen's Energy Adventure sorry lexmas. I"ll explain it all very soon.

 

[wlake]

Ugh. Flight delays are never fun. Hope you get home before it gets too late tonight!