In search of my body...not the one I ate!

[grumpyyoungguy]

I don't know how you have the patience for all of that travelling, but if it is on someone else's dime.. why not... Let me know if you find yourself in NY, I can recommend some great places to visit / eat / etc.

As for advice, I have three words for you...

need cheap flights....

I am purposely keeping the flights out of my quotes, because I am sure to do better by booking that separately... I live within driving distance of three major airports including one that has Southwest flights so I am confident that I will find something...

Thanks again for the input..
Goof

Thanks Goof

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

This is BLOODY BRILLIANT!!!!

I am going to run down the ten flights of stairs to the convenient store to buy one so I can test out your theory....

THANKS!!!!

I am always here for my peeps, my possie, my gang...LOL

 

[goofyfan-12]

1. Check all flights from all airports sometimes there is a drastic difference in price by driving a little farther. Once we drove 2 hours to a different airport and the savings was over $800 for 4 tickets...worth the drive.

2. Check flight days....M, T, W, TH, are cheaper than F, SA, and Sunday is usually the worst price by farrrrrrr.

3. Check with associations you belong to. The airfare is sometimes cheaper by affiliation.

4. Once you have a price call the airline directly. Ask LOTS of questions. You can usually find an agent at the airlines who is willing to divulge some additional info if you are persistent. Sometimes you have to tell them about your sick aunt Minnie or uncle Micky that you are going to visit...

Thanks for the info... I will check these out to see what I can come up with...

Goof

 

[MunkyMe13]

What a responsible, civic minded person you are...

Of course I am... Disney learning should be taught in schools... LOL... In college there were classes about the beatles, rock and roll, etc... But no Disney

 

[Dizneydawn]

Dawn - I have been reading that some of the 2 bedrooms at SSR are just a one bedroom with a connecting studio, so that still leaves the whole someone is sleeping on the sofabed issue. Of course, that person will likely be me because if my sister ain't happy then ain't no one gonna be happy... (I love the gal and all, but she can be a bit needy if you catch my drift...)...

As the family trip planner, I sometimes hate being the one left to make the decisions....

Oh well - I am going to Disney so that is pretty cool....

Goof

2 bedroom Lock off's are the one bedroom with seperate studio....benefit of that versus traditional 2 bedrooms are that they have seperate entrances from the outside...this is nice if the party splits up and some come back earlier than others...no worry of waking up those who went to bed early...otherwise...again...OKW is 2 queen beds in the 2 bedroom plus the king and the sleepersofa...I don't have Saratoga's info in front of me....I'll check on that again at home....

1. Check all flights from all airports sometimes there is a drastic difference in price by driving a little farther. Once we drove 2 hours to a different airport and the savings was over $800 for 4 tickets...worth the drive.

2. Check flight days....M, T, W, TH, are cheaper than F, SA, and Sunday is usually the worst price by farrrrrrr.

3. Check with associations you belong to. The airfare is sometimes cheaper by affiliation.

4. Once you have a price call the airline directly. Ask LOTS of questions. You can usually find an agent at the airlines who is willing to divulge some additional info if you are persistent. Sometimes you have to tell them about your sick aunt Minnie or uncle Micky that you are going to visit...

I also will say that booking seperate one way tickets has saved us hundreds of dollars...sometimes one ways on different airlines....

Of course I am... Disney learning should be taught in schools... LOL... In college there were classes about the beatles, rock and roll, etc... But no Disney

I agree...ask when I have ever gutted a frog or used algebra since leaving HS??

 

[MunkyMe13]

I agree...ask when I have ever gutted a frog or used algebra since leaving HS??

I agree since I left high school I don't think I ever dissected another owl pellet either... LOL

 

[3DisneyKids]

Dawn - I have been reading that some of the 2 bedrooms at SSR are just a one bedroom with a connecting studio, so that still leaves the whole someone is sleeping on the sofabed issue. Of course, that person will likely be me because if my sister ain't happy then ain't no one gonna be happy... (I love the gal and all, but she can be a bit needy if you catch my drift...)...

As the family trip planner, I sometimes hate being the one left to make the decisions....

Oh well - I am going to Disney so that is pretty cool....

Goof

It depends on what you reserve. You can reserve a 2 Bedroom lockoff (which is a 1 BR plus a sudtio, so you still have that issue of the sofa bed) or you can reserve a dedicated 2 BR which means that you get 1 king bed in the Master Bedroom and 2 Queen Beds in the second bedroom.

My choice would be...without question...arrive on a Thursday or Friday and stay those nights at POFQ (Fri and Sat nights) and then move to a 2 BR at SSR. This gives you (1) the opportunity to sample two resorts; (2) much more space and a better quality resort with more amenities; and (3) likely saves you money over the quotes you already posted. It really is a win-win.

The only negative here is that you have to move....but it is only once and Dsiney will move your luggage for you if you need.

Also, FWIW, we ALWAYS rent a car...particularly for OKW and SSR. Those are *big* resorts and if you want to spend lots of time at the main themed pool, it could end up being a hike. We have always requested being close to the main pool and this request has always been granted.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Wakey Wakey, Sleepy Heads!

It's the week-end...this is NOT an excuse to indulge, overeat, or otherwise sabotage ourselves!

We are worth it! Find your inner skinny!

 

[Dizneydawn]

I agree since I left high school I don't think I ever dissected another owl pellet either... LOL

OMG...I was totally going to mention that...but I wasn't sure anyone else had that great experience. My boyfriend in HS was from Canada and he was staying at my house that week visiting...and was nice enough to do it for me because I refused. I do not ever want to go through anyones vomit searching for bones or clues or even a diamond. I thought maybe only the sickos form the great North were cruel enough to have students do that.... I ask you...besides reasearches and scientists and people who are gifted in that profession....who does that later in life?

It's not like the girl at Cariibou Coffee says...I am qualified for this job because I can search and rescue mice bones from a barf ball better than the rest of my class! What they need to teach is common curtesy and customer service because 100% of the world will need those skills in their jobs!

Wakey Wakey, Sleepy Heads!

It's the week-end...this is NOT an excuse to indulge, overeat, or otherwise sabotage ourselves!

We are worth it! Find your inner skinny!

I am at another soccer game...9am 35 minutes from home and then a hockey game at home.....Freezing for my kids fitness....now if I would just freeze for mine! I will be posting food today...Grumos neeeds to weigh in and post outr weekly results...I am really proud of all of us...Chbc...I haven't had a chance to post yours yet...and Debbie...yoo hoo...Mountie Mama...where are you???

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

Of course I am... Disney learning should be taught in schools... LOL... In college there were classes about the beatles, rock and roll, etc... But no Disney

I agree ...certainly would be more fun than practical science (which isn't practical at all !!!!

I agree...ask when I have ever gutted a frog or used algebra since leaving HS??

There ya go putting down my hobbies again

I agree since I left high school I don't think I ever dissected another owl pellet either... LOL

OOPS you mean that is not normal?? putting down the tool and stepping away from the doo doo

...Grumps needs to weigh in and post our weekly results...I am really proud of all of us...Chbc...I haven't had a chance to post yours yet...and Debbie...yoo hoo...Mountie Mama...where are you???

Okay okay okay...but when the scale laughs at me again...you are paying for counseling sessions # 128 and #129.

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

Punxsutawney Phil syas 6 more weeks of winter I always knew that lil varmit was a trouble causer.....I have a hit out on him. VEE HAVE VAYS OF MAKING HIM CONVORM....

 

[goofyfan-12]

Punxsutawney Phil syas 6 more weeks of winter I always knew that lil varmit was a trouble causer.....I have a hit out on him. VEE HAVE VAYS OF MAKING HIM CONVORM....

Can you get the little bugger to just stay in his hole next year.... Why must he come out at all?????

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

Can you get the little bugger to just stay in his hole next year.... Why must he come out at all?????

he was being egged on by those bozos in top hats...they are the sh*t disturbers

Link here to see my proof...the varmit is innocent..he was put up to it and forced to reveal his prognostications...after all what is a guy supposed to do when his (personals) are shown to 12 million people...he had to give it up.

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

Hey Dawn,

Better get back from the games or Grumps will get post # 700 too....

 

[MunkyMe13]

Wakey Wakey, Sleepy Heads!

It's the week-end...this is NOT an excuse to indulge, overeat, or otherwise sabotage ourselves!

We are worth it! Find your inner skinny!

No kidding!! I didn't go to the gym last night and I didn't lose any weight today... LOL... Its moments like these when I realize how important going to the gym is...

OMG...I was totally going to mention that...but I wasn't sure anyone else had that great experience. My boyfriend in HS was from Canada and he was staying at my house that week visiting...and was nice enough to do it for me because I refused. I do not ever want to go through anyones vomit searching for bones or clues or even a diamond. I thought maybe only the sickos form the great North were cruel enough to have students do that.... I ask you...besides reasearches and scientists and people who are gifted in that profession....who does that later in life?

It's not like the girl at Cariibou Coffee says...I am qualified for this job because I can search and rescue mice bones from a barf ball better than the rest of my class! What they need to teach is common curtesy and customer service because 100% of the world will need those skills in their jobs!



I am at another soccer game...9am 35 minutes from home and then a hockey game at home.....Freezing for my kids fitness....now if I would just freeze for mine! I will be posting food today...Grumos neeeds to weigh in and post outr weekly results...I am really proud of all of us...Chbc...I haven't had a chance to post yours yet...and Debbie...yoo hoo...Mountie Mama...where are you???

Well in the great state of California I did it in 5th grade, 6th grade and sometime in high school. In fifth grade we had to glue the bones to paper to try and make the shape of an animal... It was so awful...

I agree ...certainly would be more fun than practical science (which isn't practical at all !!!!



There ya go putting down my hobbies again



OOPS you mean that is not normal?? putting down the tool and stepping away from the doo doo



Okay okay okay...but when the scale laughs at me again...you are paying for counseling sessions # 128 and #129.

ROFLMAO

 

[3DisneyKids]

Thought for the day...

Several folks here have mentioned that they do not have their pic taken because they do not like how they like and/or refuse to have pics taken until they have lost the weight. So, for those who are parents (or grandparents), this might be helpful...

My mom mentioned this to me and I found it incredibly true and profound...

If you refuse to have pictures of yourself taken, you are effectively erasing yourself from your children's childhood.

Yes, we all want to be thinner and healthier...that is why we are here. But our children love us regardless...their love is completely pure....they should have memories of us.

 

[3DisneyKids]

...and of course, you can always just do what I do...have your picture taken, just do the "professional fat girl pose"

Here's me and my 3 Disney Kids...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

3DK - That is a Gorgous Pic! You and your kiddos. It's good to put a face with a post. You look just like I would imagine. Thanks.

Good Idea. Piling up under the kids.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Well...I went shopping today. Now I'm not scared of 3 way mirrors. I and my fat are on intimate terms. I know it's there. It knows it's there. And when I am scrutenizing it...I am usually standing up.

I see myself in 2D. I look down and it's not so bad.

When I get the full on, despression inducing, effect is when I sit down in the dressing room, on the stool, in front of the mirror, and I see the spread. The full spread of my hips. My hips that don't look so awful bad when standing up. My hips that don't look so awful bad when I look directly down. My hips that have spread and I realize this is how others see me.

So I was reading another thread somewhere. And these women were talking of quality jeans. "you really must spend a little more money, get quality jeans and you'll look so much better. Smaller even."

I try anything. I head to Nordstroms. 7 For All Man Kind or some such jeans in my head. I'm ready to throw down $100 - $150 if the spread is minimized. (I normally get my jeans at the Fashion Bug, $30.) Nordstroms...I only go here to look at handbags and sunglasses. I haven't even bothered shopping where "The Beautiful People" shop for clothing. I have my dignity.

Maddi and I head up the esclator, she's just happy to ride the esclator. Step off into the holy grail of beauty. Don't look directly at the sales people. They might point you to Lane Bryant.

My pep talk in my head, "I could be shopping for anyone. Yea, I can afford this." NOT!

I find the jeans and start browsing quickly. $156. $149. Wimpering, but for the love of all that is holy, I want to look hot. (Momentarily forgeting that size 14/16 really is a pretty far stretch for hot, unless your big daddy like his muffin' puffin'. But I digress...)

So I look at the size. 29. What is this 29? 29! Now that's what I'm talkin' bout. But wait, taking a closer look, 29 probably won't fit over my calf. Checking for larger sizes. 31. 29. If 29 is a 4 in poor people world, I will need a 42 min. 29. 31. 32. 30. No 42's at all. I quickly realize these jeans ain't for momma.

Misson Aborted. Misson Aborted. I need to get my "Elephant in the department" "ask" out of there as casually and inconspiciously as possible.

Maddi and I walk aroound noncholant, like we belong. She likes the lights on the wall. I agree. They are beautiful.

Past the "special occasion" cloths. Read, flashy and VERY pricy.

Past the lingere. Yeah right. Let me magnify my first and third tummy rolls. They like attention.

Wait, what's this? 2 ladies, bigger ladies, looking at clothes. I step a little closer. Looks like Norstroms has a plus section. There is no advertising. I scan the signs. It definately not advertised, but right in front of me are jeans called "Not Your Daughters Jeans." I step from the walkway into the section. NYDJ have some special patent pending "criss cross that is going to take away a whole size from my frame." $88. I'm in.

Grab a pair and head to the dressing room. The salesperson is soo soo nice. "Do you want to look around for more clothing to try on?" "No thanks"-can't you see I'm slick with sweat for stepping out of my comfort zone this far and now I'm carrying jeans that have Patent Pending Fat Buffers. Please-just get me a room ASAP. She sets us up. I slide the bad boys on. They are so thin, they actually hug every dimple, roll and cellulite pock I own.

My $30 are stiff enough they hold it in naturally.

I guess the moral of the story is, "Quality" jeans are for skinny minnies, wait, rich skinny minnies, and I'm gonna stick with Fashion Bug.

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

...and of course, you can always just do what I do...have your picture taken, just do the "professional fat girl pose"

Here's me and my 3 Disney Kids...

Cute kids...you all look very happy...