I'm Back to a SOLO in Search of HOT ITALIANS updated 1/30/2010

[eandesmom]

Rosie it sounds like you had a lovely day!

How funny about the ipods and good for Judy to torture the teens, I love it!

 

[winkers]

I mis place presents every year...it's a tradition I guess.

I can't believe how early you were at WalMart!! that's the last place I want to be the day after christmas.

 

[englishrose47]

TheDay after Christmas is nowhere near as bad as Christmas Eve !! That was a mad house !!!I did find a Nut cracker for Kyle next year on sale !! The one I found him this year at Target full price was attacked by Max !! We told Kyle that as it was a late Santa request, he only had the damaged one ! The teeth marks on its head are where the elvs dropped it !!!

 

[englishrose47]

Thanks to Christine I saved some money !!!

I checked out the $300 gift card deal !!! When I stopped in at AAA Beverley was on the phone checking the same dealfor another of her clients and had my folder ready to check !! Turns out I had to pay $198 more for the room but I get a $300 gift card which will pretty well cover my Tips, gifts and a little extra!! I had just finished my spending which looks like this
1. Gifts for Judy and kids $100
2. 2 pins for me $30
3. Tips $60
4 Extra drinks / snax $42
5. Boma oop $25
Total $257

Hows that for coming perfect !! Cuz for sure I will want something else that haven't thought of and will have $40 to play with plus another $25 from AAA!!

 

[winkers]

no need to go to disney world...you can order one over the phone.

 

[lazydoxy66]

Question 1. How do I get the boarding pass ??? I have the confirmation # for EB check in!!

I didn't see where anyone answered you. 24hrs before your flight get on the SW website and click on "Check in on-line". That will take you to a screen that asks for your confirmation # and your name. Follow the instructions after that to print your boarding passes. It's very easy. You should see 'A' followed by a number. The number is where you stand in line to board. 'A' group will board after business and special needs. The Early Bird is a great feature. I loved it.

It looks like you are ready to go! Too bad Scott had to cancel.

BTW, I posted a link to your PTR on the last page of your TR. Hopefully that will help any more strays like me.

I found this on the internet about Boxing day:
Despite its name, Boxing Day, which is celebrated on December 26 in Great Britain, has nothing to do with pugilistic competition. Nor is it a day for people to return unwanted Christmas presents. While the exact origins of the holiday are obscure, it is likely that Boxing Day began in England during the Middle Ages.

Some historians say the holiday developed because servants were required to work on Christmas Day, but took the following day off. As servants prepared to leave to visit their families, their employers would present them with gift boxes.
Church Alms Boxes

Another theory is that the boxes placed in churches where parishioners deposited coins for the poor were opened and the contents distributed on December 26, which is also the Feast of St. Stephen.

As time went by, Boxing Day gift giving expanded to include those who had rendered a service during the previous year. This tradition survives today as people give presents to tradesmen, mail carriers, doormen, porters, and others who have helped them.
The Day after Christmas

Boxing Day is December 26, the day after Christmas, and is celebrated in Great Britain and in most areas settled by the English (the U.S. is the major exception), including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Bank Holidays

Boxing Day is just one of the British bank holidays recognized since 1871 that are observed by banks, government offices, and the post office. The others include Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, Whitmonday (the day after Pentecost), and the banking holiday on the last Monday in August.
St. Stephen's Martyrdom

The Feast of St. Stephen also takes place on December 26. St. Stephen was one of the seven original deacons of the Christian Church who were ordained by the Apostles to care for widows and the poor. For the success of his preaching and his devotion to Christ, St. Stephen was stoned to death by a mob. As he died, he begged God not to punish his killers.

 

[GeminiAngel]

Yea! now I'm really on board.

 

[englishrose47]

no need to go to disney world...you can order one over the phone.

 

[englishrose47]

Thanks Kristel for the Boxing Day explanation !! Like I said I don't think any one knows for sure ,but I always heard the giving of gifts to the servants , usually old clothes tha the Lord and Lady no longer wanted !!
AND thanks for the link!!!!!!

 

[eandesmom]

TheDay after Christmas is nowhere near as bad as Christmas Eve !! That was a mad house !!!I did find a Nut cracker for Kyle next year on sale !! The one I found him this year at Target full price was attacked by Max !! We told Kyle that as it was a late Santa request, he only had the damaged one ! The teeth marks on its head are where the elvs dropped it !!!

teeth marks!

no need to go to disney world...you can order one over the phone.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

 

[englishrose47]

Winkers spends hours searching for this stuff Now I need to come up with somehing for when me MEET on the 4th !! Any suggestions ????

 

[All7OfUs]

Winkers spends hours searching for this stuff Now I need to come up with somehing for when me MEET on the 4th !! Any suggestions ????

A really tasty sub-sandwich with extra pepperoncinis!!!!!

 

[englishrose47]

A really tasty sub-sandwich with extra pepperoncinis!!!!!

Then she wouldn't eat he upper at Raglan Road !!! Hmmmmm maybe !!

 

[All7OfUs]

Ok then, maybe a REAL hot Italian ( you can swipe one from the Italy Pavillion) to take with you to RAglan Rd. Just tell him dinner's on you.

 

[ph-mtl]

Hi Rosie,

Just getting all Caught Up again. Been so Busy at work the last 2 months. I hope you and your family Had a Great Christmas. We also received the $300.00 Gift Card. Pat was checking on Line and seen the Offer so he called WDW right away. We are Arriving May 9th for one great week. We have also Booked Our Air Fare as Air Canada had a Great Seat sale for the time we are going. We also had gone out On Boxing Day and Found some great sales. I had bought More Lights and then some as they had 60% off on all Christams Items. Enjoying your the Pre trip Report.

Wishing you and your family all the Health and Happiness in 2010

Pat & Gail

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Thanks to Christine I saved some money !!!

I checked out the $300 gift card deal !!! When I stopped in at AAA Beverley was on the phone checking the same dealfor another of her clients and had my folder ready to check !! Turns out I had to pay $198 more for the room but I get a $300 gift card which will pretty well cover my Tips, gifts and a little extra!! I had just finished my spending which looks like this
1. Gifts for Judy and kids $100
2. 2 pins for me $30
3. Tips $60
4 Extra drinks / snax $42
5. Boma oop $25
Total $257

Hows that for coming perfect !! Cuz for sure I will want something else that haven't thought of and will have $40 to play with plus another $25 from AAA!!

 

[podsnel]

Hi Rosie!! So glad to hear your Christmas was so Merry!! Too funny about the missing Ipods!!! I am one to lose gifts, too- some years, I have bought the same thing twice! And lost both!!

 

[englishrose47]

Hi Rosie,

Just getting all Caught Up again. Been so Busy at work the last 2 months. I hope you and your family Had a Great Christmas. We also received the $300.00 Gift Card. Pat was checking on Line and seen the Offer so he called WDW right away. We are Arriving May 9th for one great week. We have also Booked Our Air Fare as Air Canada had a Great Seat sale for the time we are going. We also had gone out On Boxing Day and Found some great sales. I had bought More Lights and then some as they had 60% off on all Christams Items. Enjoying your the Pre trip Report.

Wishing you and your family all the Health and Happiness in 2010

Pat & Gail

Hi Gail !!! Hope your Christmas was good !! I also got a great price on SWA !!! When you go don'tforget t stop in the gift shop and say Hi to Ellysse !!

Hi Rosie!! So glad to hear your Christmas was so Merry!! Too funny about the missing Ipods!!! I am one to lose gifts, too- some years, I have bought the same thing twice! And lost both!!

Hi Ellen !!! I can laugh about the IPODS now but that morning,it was NOT funny!!! I had visions of 2 girls either killing us or having a break down!!

 

[ph-mtl]

Hi Gail !!! Hope your Christmas was good !! I also got a great price on SWA !!! When you go don'tforget t stop in the gift shop and say Hi to Ellysse !!:
santa: I will certainly stop by the gift shop and say Hi to Ellysse.
Great to hear that you also got a great price on SWA. :


Hi Ellen !!! I can laugh about the IPODS now but that morning,it was NOT funny!!! I had visions of 2 girls either killing us or having a break down!!