~How TWO trips became...who knows? ~ It's a TRIP! and an upgrade.... 4/22

[Sandy321]

You moved.... AGAIN!! you sure are a traveler!!



as I re-begin my training, I cant help but to remember - you were supposed to run this Half Marathon too!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Hope you get well soon!!!

 

[Pollito916]

Sorry you're sick - did the dr actually confirm it was the swine flu? If so, you are the first person I *know* that has had it!

I'm home in bed with an ear infection myself (luckily? I can work from home), but reading your new TR sure would make me feel better!

 

[maroo]

Sorry you're sick - did the dr actually confirm it was the swine flu? If so, you are the first person I *know* that has had it!

I'm home in bed with an ear infection myself (luckily? I can work from home), but reading your new TR sure would make me feel better!

Here in MS the flu is considered "widespread"... So much so that they are no longer sending off positive "flu" tests to see if they are swine or not.

So...they are just testing us for the Influenza Type A...if you are positive, then they assume it is the swine flu. 98% of all flu samples in the US are testing positive for the "swine" variety. Later in the year, when it gets colder, it will be harder to tell what kind you have.

Because I have asthma, they did give me Tamiflu.

I was feeling MUCH better yesterday. But I did a little laundry and picked up my house some (it really needed some attention)...and I think I did too much.

I was planning on going back to work today. But when I woke up this morning I was in a full blown asthma attack. So...back to bed for me.

I wish I could work from home. At this point...my whole December vacation is suddenly up in the air since I have missed so much work.

 

[eyor44]

I was planning on going back to work today. But when I woke up this morning I was in a full blown asthma attack. So...back to bed for me.
I hope you feel much better this afternoon.

I wish I could work from home. At this point...my whole December vacation is suddenly up in the air since I have missed so much work.

This is definitly not good. Who do we need to talk to for you?

 

[maroo]

I have made a serious DIS error.

This one....if the rest have not...WILL get me kicked off the DIS.

I have lost my DISer title.


I.

Forgot.

To.

Make.

My.

ADRs.











I will give you all a moment. Sorta like the pause you get after TK posts a picture of Jack Sparrow.

In fact.... Post me some Jack Sparrow. I need it.


Because....regardless of the flu.

There is just no excuse...to FORGET your ADR's!!!!!!!






So...I gotta go.... Call them, I guess.

Crystal Palace....
CRT....
1900 Park Fare.....
The list goes on..... Do you think I will get any of them?

 

[Sandy321]

Goog Grief Maroo - what are you sick?

Yes, well yes in fact you are!

You will get them - just not the times you want- there is a reason for everything - just hang on to the adventure!! Its all good!

 

[that's nice]

UMMMMMMMMMM

I can't ..wait... I WON'T believe this! Tell me this isn't true.

Mary.. Here is a littlewhile you are on the phone!!!

You really must be sick.

 

[maroo]

This is sorta strange. Makes me wonder if I get up before dawn for no reason?

I called...and got a GOOB CM. You guys know I love my CM's! But Really.

Normally, I would jump online. But since I am sick. And didn't have to hold....

I called.

Party of 7. One child.

CRT? No. What about another date? No.
Crystal Palace? No. Nothing for the night we wanted.
1900 Park Fare? No. Nothing for either night.
Yak and Yeti? NO! Nothing for the whole day????

WHAT???? No Yak and Yeti?!?! Something is WRONG!

So...as I was on the phone with him, I jumped online. He was right. No party of 7 for CRT. But when I booked a table for 4 and a table for 3....I had NO PROBLEM. 8:05 and 8:10.

Now...that is not a genius thought, is it??


Long story short. I got everything I wanted. The only time I had to split us up was for CRT. I think it helped that the hard ressies were toward the end of our trip.

I got off the phone quick with that CM. I was not rude. But I did express my disappointment that I was able to find party of 7 at Crystal Palace with no problem. He was pretty frustrated, too.

It was almost as though he was trying to push "easy" restaurants?

"You could do Liberty Tree Tavern. It isn't a character meal, but it will be able to take you."

Whatever. Nothing against LTT. But we wanted CRT. Big difference.

Phew.


Here are the ADR's.

Tuesday, December 15: Le Cellier Candlelight Processional Package (I got this one the other day when I did call early!) This is just for Rosemary, Rachel, Joyce (Rachel's Mom) and I. Before Ellie's family gets there.

Thursday: Yak and Yeti for lunch. 12:00. Honestly. I don't know if we will keep this one. I just wanted options. We will either do Rainforest (no ressies), FTB, Pizzafari or Yak and Yeti. We will decide once we all get a chance to talk again and release this one if it doesn't appeal to everyone.

Thursday Night: MVMCP - No Ressies. We wanted to be free to roam this night. I wonder if I should try for a Plaza ressie? Just in case they want to sit down for supper? Hmmm....

Friday: Late Boma Breakfast.

Friday: 1900 Park Fare for supper 6:00 PM

Saturday: CRT 8:05 for four of us. CRT 8:10 for 3 of us. Hopefully they will be able to actually seat us close together. But there are really two groups of us anyway, so it will work out fine.

Saturday PM: Crystal Palace 6:00 PM



Not bad at all!

Maybe I got a little pixie dust for feeling so crummy.

 

[maroo]

Goog Grief Maroo - what are you sick?

Yes, well yes in fact you are!

You will get them - just not the times you want- there is a reason for everything - just hang on to the adventure!! Its all good!

I actually got....all of them. Even the times I want??? Granted...none were tiny restaurants...but it was not bad at all??

UMMMMMMMMMM

I can't ..wait... I WON'T believe this! Tell me this isn't true.

Mary.. Here is a littlewhile you are on the phone!!!

You really must be sick.

I know, right. ?????

I thought I was going to be sick! Like...for real.

I could NOT believe I did that!

I didn't even THINK about it in the last few days. What is WRONG with me?? It isn't like I just forgot yesterday...or this morning...I completely, completely forgot!

 

[that's nice]

CRISIS AVERTED!!!!!!!!

Your ressies look great! Thank goodness you remembered! I never understood the split ressies... like 4 on table 3 on another. Oh well, looks like everything worked out for you!

Now go get some rest.

 

[eyor44]

WHEW! Had me going there for a minute. Glad you got everything you wanted.

I have always had CMs split us if the big group number wouldn't work. Heck, I even had a 2 & 3 at Brown Derby last year, but then we all sat together.

You'll be okay, maybe you need another day off to recuperate from the near heart failure.

 

[StefaniLyn]

Wow! You really are a magician with ressies! Congrats on getting (almost) everything you wanted! Great choices! We will have to compare notes on Candlelight Processional!

 

[All7OfUs]

I understand about CM's who "can't (or won't) work the system", but let's be real here. Forgetting to make your ADR's- GOOB-city, woman!!!! We will conveniently chalk this little "mishap" up to being sick and whacked out from Piggy Flu. Only once.

But as they say on Little House on the Prairie, "All's well that ends well." Ha!

See, you can work the magic!! Is it not a no-brainer to split the party? Why didn't he think of that? Something fishy is going on around there.

I would keep the ressie at Y&Y until that morning, then decide. That way you have options. Options are good!

 

[Sandy321]

Goob City!

Maroo - I know you arent feeling well - and it seems to have gotten worse - now your Dec trip is in jeapordy because of some H1N1 virus!!

It is all going to work out - somehow, someway!! Is there any work you can do from home?

Of course if you still have a fever, you shouldnt be doing any work - drink chicken soup - and lemonade!! I havent forgotten your tendency to get stones - so get some more liquids in you - and take a nap!!



Here's something that I dont think I'm supposed to share - dont ask where I got it - c/p it to your secret planning files - and DO NOT QUOTE this post please!!

It does give you an idea on how rushed CRT is - and I dont believe the dining cm's have this information....

 

[TarzansKat]

This is a loan, okay?

Ah, Maroo. I know how you feel! You're sick, so you're not operating on full capacity, and then you have a little dining fiasco. I know how hard it is to book for seven people. I'm glad you got must of what you wanted.

I have to laugh too, to each their own right? I'm dying to get into Yak and Yeti and I can't for this trip! And you're thinking of cancelling. I don't mean that disrespectfully at all, I just love what makes all of us tick, you know?

 

[Sandy321]

Maroo hope you are feeling better - I've been thinking about you!

 

[jenb1023]

I wish I could work from home. At this point...my whole December vacation is suddenly up in the air since I have missed so much work.

Oh no - say it isn't so!

I have made a serious DIS error.

This one....if the rest have not...WILL get me kicked off the DIS.

I have lost my DISer title.


I.

Forgot.

To.

Make.

My.

ADRs.

Okay, first you never saw Cinderella, then you call Spectro the Electrical Parade and now YOU FORGOT TO MAKE ADR's!!!

Turn in your DIS name and password now!

J/K - I am so glad you got pretty much everything you wanted even when dealing with a pain in the butt CM.

I hope you are feeling better and were able to go back to work.

 

[VroomVroomLightning]

I hope you are feeling better!

Many prayers and well wishes coming your way!!

 

[KathyRN137]

Nice save, Maroo!!


(Now, get some rest!)


Kathy