It's a Jolly Holiday with LL. *FINISHED* Final Update on pg. 58.

[Lady Lallie]

I'll catch up over the weekend

Happy Reading!

 

[TarzansKat]

Pirates!

Aar!

Welcome to the Caribbean, love!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I survived my shower! Having four mimosas before everyone arrived was an EXCELLENT idea. I love those little delish drinks! I am absolutely exhausted and most disturbances if you will were averted. I had one crying fit in the beginning when MIL pulled out the envelopes to have everyone address their own thank you's. ARGHHHHHHHHHHH! I hate that! No offense to anyone who has done this but I am super control freak and want to do my own, thank you very much! I dried my tears and took it like a champ. That is the bride way!
I made DF swear to me that he would let me decide if I want a baby shower in the future and that if I did his mom would NOT plan it. I am going to plan my own parties from now on!
I did talk to some of the females in my family about a girls only trip to WDW next fall. I really want to take my Mom down with me, we would have such a great time. WDW is not my dad's thing so I want to go with my mom and just do what she wants. She enjoys it. I think I am going to work on her and if I get offered a bounceback booking for next year I think I am just going to do it and try to talk her into it. While I was talking, her best friend and one of my Aunt's was interested so it's an idea. I also told them all about the Dis and how wonderful and fantabulous it is.
On the way home from the shower we stopped and bought a printer and I went to Michaels and bought a bunch of stuff for my trip binder. Hopefully tomorrow will be a Dis, Creating, Dusting day. I love bunnies but not the dust kind!
As DF likes to say when I fall asleep on the couch.... "It's sleepy time in Lallie Town". G'nite!

 

[MRYPPNS]

. I have read extremely good things about POFQ, especially reviews from couples who liked the romantic atmosphere.
Then there was POP. Out of all the Value Resorts, POP pulls at me. I love the theme and it's economic. Plus I had read great things about their bus service and as we are not renting a car this is key.

After much debate with DF we decided to go with Pop. Right now our reservation stands at August 30th - September 6th at Pop Century in a Preferred Room. DF wants a king size bed, personally I don't care. If there are two beds, I will be further away from his loud snoring.

I've stayed at both POP and POFQ....POFQ is very nice but I don't know where the romantic part comes from....unless you take a private carriage ride. POP is the best choice for values for adults without kids IMO. You probably don't need the Preferred room if you want to save some cash....we were all the way in the back and I didn't think the walk was bad at all. Stick with the King bed...my DH wanted it too....it makes the room roomier and remember at the values (and mods I think) the 2 beds are fulls, not queens. Oh and just so your not surprised...some of the King bed rooms are handicap accessible....I remember there was no tub...but a roll in shower. I thought I wouldn't like it but it was fine.



We have chosen to go with the Deluxe DP.
I'm a bit confused...on most days you have only one TS meal listed...are you not making ADR's for lunches? Because with Deluxe you get 3 TS meals a day if you want...are you doing a lot of CS meals???


Saturday August 30th:
Rose & Crown Pub @ 8PM
We are arriving today, hopefully early morning flight so I am hoping to get some of Epcot in.

Haven't been since 2001...I would try it again if I was on the dinning plan.

Sunday August 31st
Artist Point @ 5:30PM
I am so excited to eat here and I don't even know why. I also want to take a boat ride over to MK after dinner.
I've read excellent reviews on this restaurant...would love to go if it wasn't for the little DS

Monday September 1st
Garden Grill @ 11:10AM
I am not so sure about this one. I'm iffy.
This is on my never list...don't like the menu and IMO there are so many better restaurants in World Showcase....that being said...some people go every vacation

Brown Derby @ 5:10PM
Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait. We are doing the dinner package for the seating for Fantasmic as well, that's why so early.

I think you'll have a great meal here.

Tuesday September 2nd
Kona Cafe @ 9:20AM
I am trying to talk DF to get the Tonga Toast so I can get those yummy pineapple/macadamia pancakes and then share. Originally we were going to do the Ohana Best Friends Breakfast because I love Stitch but the pancakes were calling my name.

We're trying it in October!

Coral Reef @ 4:30PM
I did this on the earlier side so we could maybe go to DTD that night. Plus after indulging in those pancakes, I probably won't need lunch.

I've read too many bad reviews of this place for me to go there...the plus is that you have an early ADR time...I've heard the waits are really long....in a hallway

Wednesday September 3rd
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Cinderella's Royal Table @ 8PM
The Mother Lode if you will for my birthday celebration. I can't wait, every time I think about it I get giddy and teary all at the same time.

You will have a wonderful time here...make sure they know it's your birthday!

Thursday September 4th
50's Prime Time Cafe @ 12:15PM
Iffy about this one as well. I like the concept but am not too sure about the food choices.
I've gone here and agree with everyone else...I think it's a good choice for lunch!

Le Cellier @ 8:05PM
I am really considering canceling this one because I am not happy with the menu changes. Granted, I have never been there before but it doesn't sound as appealing to me anymore.
Keep the ADR....the steak is really good....and the whiskey cake is yummy!....don't be afraid to ask for a different side then what is offered with your entree and if you don't want a sauce or something get it on the side....I ordered like that everytime we're gone there. The only reason we arent' going in October is that we're not on the dinning plan (plus it's Food & Wine Fest)

Friday September 5th
1900 Park Fare @ 9:55PM.
I can't wait to eat with Mary Poppins!
We had to cancel in Jan 07 because I was too tired....I was preggers at the time....it's still on my radar for October.

My only only comment is that I wonder if you are getting your money's worth on the Deluxe dinning if these are your only TS meals.

I worry for you, in the sense that it is so important to set boundaries now. Because let me tell you, if you think you have problems now, wait until you throw grandchildren into the mix.

I second that....set boundaries and you need to speak up as things are being said or happening right then in there. Once you have kids its your job to do what's best for your little family...it's possible to be respectful of your in-laws while still making sure that your family's wants and needs are respected. I have too many girl friends that can't say no to the in-laws...not me


Great PTR!

 

[TarzansKat]

Congrats on surviving the shower!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Good job surviving your shower!

Here's hoping you can convince your mom to take a girls-only trip! That would be a lot of fun!

Can't wait to see your binder! Make sure that you take pics when you finish!

 

[MRYPPNS]

I had one crying fit in the beginning when MIL pulled out the envelopes to have everyone address their own thank you's. ARGHHHHHHHHHHH! I hate that! No offense to anyone who has done this but I am super control freak and want to do my own, thank you very much! I dried my tears and took it like a champ. That is the bride way!

I was at a baby shower last fall (DH's side of the family) that did that with the envelopes....I find it tacky. It's good manners to send a thank you card...some of us joked "do they want us to write the thank you note too? and all she has to do is sign it?" It's so tacky....

I made DF swear to me that he would let me decide if I want a baby shower in the future and that if I did his mom would NOT plan it. I am going to plan my own parties from now on!

I'm very lucky that I have great girlfriends...we spent years throwing each other wedding and baby showers....I was the last to have a baby shower and I told them up front that I didn't want a surprise shower...we actually had it at my house.

I did talk to some of the females in my family about a girls only trip to WDW next fall.

Sounds like fun! 2008 or 2009?

On the way home from the shower we stopped and bought a printer and I went to Michaels and bought a bunch of stuff for my trip binder.

My binder wears designs by Michael's too!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Good job surviving your shower!

Here's hoping you can convince your mom to take a girls-only trip! That would be a lot of fun!

Can't wait to see your binder! Make sure that you take pics when you finish!

I really hope I can. WDW is just not my dad's thing and I think she would enjoy more on her own without having to worry about him being entertained.
I will take lots & lots of pics of my binder. I am so excited to work on it.

 

[Charleston Princess]

My binder wears designs by Michael's too!

That's too funny!

I really hope I can. WDW is just not my dad's thing and I think she would enjoy more on her own without having to worry about him being entertained.
I will take lots & lots of pics of my binder. I am so excited to work on it.

Since I cleaned the house and did all the laundry today, I get to play tomorrow, too! I am plotting what tomorrow's project will be...

 

[Lady Lallie]

I was at a baby shower last fall (DH's side of the family) that did that with the envelopes....I find it tacky. It's good manners to send a thank you card...some of us joked "do they want us to write the thank you note too? and all she has to do is sign it?" It's so tacky....

My coworker went to a shower where they actually did a "mad lib" thank you and just filled in the blanks with their gift! She said it was awful. I am glad someone else finds it tacky. I wish I just had the guts to remove the envelopes.

I'm very lucky that I have great girlfriends...we spent years throwing each other wedding and baby showers....I was the last to have a baby shower and I told them up front that I didn't want a surprise shower...we actually had it at my house.

That's so awesome. My mom would do a great job with a shower but it was MIL butting in. She came to my mom's today and totally took over the whole house and ran the party. It was ridiculous.

Sounds like fun! 2008 or 2009?

Sorry, that wasn't very clear! 2009. I am going with DF this fall.

My binder wears designs by Michael's too!

It's the latest fashion craze!

I am going to reply to your post about ADR's, I tweaked them a bit last night and just haven't had time to post about them. My brain isn't at a high functioning level right now.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Congrats on surviving the shower!

Thanks! I kept repeating to myself, "I get to Dis tonight, I get to Dis tonight"

 

[MRYPPNS]

I wish I just had the guts to remove the envelopes

If it was me I would not use them...when I got my handwritten envelope back in the mail I was reminded of the tackiness all over again....if we feel this way there is a good chance some of your guest do too and would like your hand written thank you address.

 

[Lady Lallie]

If it was me I would not use them...when I got my handwritten envelope back in the mail I was reminded of the tackiness all over again....if we feel this way there is a good chance some of your guest do too and would like your hand written thank you address.

I honestly don't think I am going to use them. My mom kept telling me it was MIL's way of helping me be less stressed but it did the opposite. I am sure it will be a huge deal when MIL gets an envelope addressed in my writing...oh well! I feel as though if someone takes the time to buy me a gift the polite thing to do is write my own thank you and envelope.

 

[Charleston Princess]

I honestly don't think I am going to use them. My mom kept telling me it was MIL's way of helping me be less stressed but it did the opposite. I am sure it will be a huge deal when MIL gets an envelope addressed in my writing...oh well! I feel as though if someone takes the time to buy me a gift the polite thing to do is write my own thank you and envelope.

Well, you could handwrite everyone else's thank-yous, and use the prewritten one for MIL...would that be too sneaky?

 

[MRYPPNS]

I feel as though if someone takes the time to buy me a gift the polite thing to do is write my own thank you and envelope.

And that is exactly what you say to her if she questions it....thank her for the thoughtful gesture to save you time but you'd rather write them out.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Well, you could handwrite everyone else's thank-yous, and use the prewritten one for MIL...would that be too sneaky?

Her sister's would tell her. I think it will just be a subtle statement and if she has a problem, I will tell her how I feel.

 

[Lady Lallie]

And that is exactly what you say to her if she questions it....thank her for the thoughtful gesture to save you time but you'd rather write them out.

Exactly. I have made up my mind! I will compromise and use the ugly thank you's but redo the envelopes.

 

[Charleston Princess]

And that is exactly what you say to her if she questions it....thank her for the thoughtful gesture to save you time but you'd rather write them out.

That's a very diplomatic way to do it.

Exactly. I have made up my mind! I will compromise and use the ugly thank you's but redo the envelopes.

There you go -- all your problems solved on the DIS .

 

[Lady Lallie]

That's a very diplomatic way to do it.



There you go -- all your problems solved on the DIS .

 

[MRYPPNS]

Better yet....get some Mickey Mouse thank you cards and use those!!!!!!