JAMBO! The UN-official AKL Thread ~ UPDATED(short film/pg 8 & slideshow/pg 12)

[lookingforward]

I was just sitting here reading this thread (as I have done every day for the past few weeks) and I am getting SO excited about our September trip. Three months from now we will be there!

I would love to hear any recent concierge reviews as it has been over a year since we stayed there. Thanks!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Effects of Journal Writing in the Mathematics Classroom ...It was actual scientific research, write a literature review (find 11 written sources of prior research on this subject), where I had to devise 9 data-collecting instruments (like surveys, rubrics, questionnaires, assessment, etc.) gather the data, do an analysis of that data, and detail a 3 to 5 page action plan on what I am going to do as a result of the findings. It really was like a thesis.....

kimmar -Oh my gosh... How much coffee did you drink?


ppony-Hurrah! someone else going in December...I've never been and it is supposed to be really lovely with all the holiday decorations & we'll get to hear everyone's trip reports.
...your son's room is really gorgeous but if you do decide to go with a pirate theme you really must post those pictures as well especially if you paint Capt. Jack Sparrow aka Johnny Depp...actually maybe I could comission you to do a pirate theme in my bedroom... ...

wendy...do you remember if the coffee was prepacked in those pod things or loosew/filters?-and I definately want to pick up some mugs in Zawadi! along with some other things...I never heard about the primal parade thing and I have a little boy who will be four and will think it is too cool... Ironically my going to be 12 year old daughter won't parade but she is interested in the cookie decorating as well as about a half dozen of the other activities...

Hope everyone is having a fabulous father's day with their Dads, husbands, brothers, sons, nephews....

Patricia

 

[wendypooh]

kimmar
wendy...do you remember if the coffee was prepacked in those pod things or loosew/filters?-and I definately want to pick up some mugs in Zawadi! along with some other things...I never heard about the primal parade thing and I have a little boy who will be four and will think it is too cool... Ironically my going to be 12 year old daughter won't parade but she is interested in the cookie decorating as well as about a half dozen of the other activities...

Hope everyone is having a fabulous father's day with their Dads, husbands, brothers, sons, nephews....

Patricia

Hey Patricia ~~ Hope you are having a good fathers day as well!!! DH and DS are taking a nap!!! As for the coffee......... we don't drink it, so I only saw the packages, but never opened them, so I don't have a clue........ sorry!! Your DS will LOVE the parade...... he can do it every night if you are at the resort at that hour!! We are going to try the cookie decorating too. I wonder if your DD is interested in the Adv. camp?? She might like that...... it is kinda "grown - up" for her since parent's don't go!!! I've always wanted to go over the holidays, to see the decorations.......... I've seen pics and it's so lovely ~~ the only drawback is the potential crowds. Also, just as a side note......... I saw some pics of the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique at DTD....... that is sooooo cute....... is your DD too old for that??? We thought we might take DS to the pirate area over there........ I saw some cute pics of that too ~ DS is crazy for pirates and wants to "build his own hat"!!! OK Ok, I'm just babbling........... have a good day!!!!

 

[mmmears]

WOW!

Hi everyone -- I just finished going through this thread -- it took almost a week to do. We are planning to stay at AKL CL for the first time next March. (Never stayed there before because of the less-convenient location, but went to Boma last April and we all were amazed at the resort).

Does anyone have a photo you can post of the beads they give the kids for their activities? My daughter would love to see them -- I just told her about all the kids activities there.

Thanks for all the info -- I'll be checking in for more all the time now!

 

[John's Mom]

The coffee comes in a pod. It makes four cups of coffee, just enough to fill the two small mugs that were in the room. I'm not sure of the brand, but it wasn't bad (a lot better than Nescafe).

I bought the large mugs at Zawadi. They hold 18-20 oz.--just enough coffee to get me going in the morning.

 

[LAWalz23]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has been praying for my Mom and can you please continue. After a good day yesterday, today her white blood count is up and doctors think she has an infection but can not pinpoint exactly where. So they took a bunch of cultures and are starting her on two general antibiotics until they can figure out where the infection is. Nurse also said she may have to go back on the respirator, this would be the 2nd time since she intially came off after surgery.

Hope everyone else is well!

 

[kimmar067]

kimmar -Oh my gosh... How much coffee did you drink?....

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[kimmar067]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has been praying for my Mom and can you please continue. After a good day yesterday, today her white blood count is up and doctors think she has an infection but can not pinpoint exactly where. So they took a bunch of cultures and are starting her on two general antibiotics until they can figure out where the infection is. Nurse also said she may have to go back on the respirator, this would be the 2nd time since she intially came off after surgery.

Hope everyone else is well!

...prayers and your way...I think, once they put her on the strong meds, you will see an improvement. I think that the respirator is really just so she doesn't have to over-exert herself with the breathing....continued best wishes....

 

[Angel16]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has been praying for my Mom and can you please continue. After a good day yesterday, today her white blood count is up and doctors think she has an infection but can not pinpoint exactly where. So they took a bunch of cultures and are starting her on two general antibiotics until they can figure out where the infection is. Nurse also said she may have to go back on the respirator, this would be the 2nd time since she intially came off after surgery.

Hope everyone else is well!

Dear LaWalz,

Your Mom continues to be in my DH and my prayers, as she has been since you first wrote of her surgery. I have my prayer group also praying for your Mom.

My DH had his aortic valve replaced back on January 30th for the second time in eight years. It is a difficult surgery, however the human body is a magnificent structure. It heals itself and is so strong. My DH had to return to ICU twice. The heart is irritable after the surgery and takes time to relaxe. I am sure you are talking to your mom and telling her how proud you are of her and that she is strong. She will know you are there even if they put her back on a respirator. So keep talking and reinforcing how great she is doing. She will really start to improve with the new antibiotoics.

Make sure you are getting some rest and taking care of yourself too. Once she comes home she will need you to care for her. There is a very good site I found very helpful when my DH had his surgery. I still referred to it for information post-surgical. In addition to posting to help people who are just starting to "climb the mountain" The site is http://www.valvereplacement.com They have a forum where you can ask questions, get answers, support as well as prayers.

Sending prayers and hugs,

Angel

 

[Angel16]

I DID IT !! I DID IT!!! I finally finished my research paper (43 typed pages worth! ) and just emailed it to my professor...WOOHOO!!! !!

What a great achievement! Congratulations! So what is the next step? Are you finished until the fall? I was really wondering if you had run off to WDW for a quick trip. You were missed while you were working so hard.

Hey folks, me again. Just stumbled across this online and hadn't seen it posted here in my short tenure. I know I would have found it informative in my early planning stages and others may as well. It appears to be some type of resort map with all the locations and room numbers on it:

http://www.explorethemagic.com/images/maps/disney-world-animal-kingdom-lodge-map.jpg

Doesn't mention anything regarding smoking/non but at least it gives folks an idea of room number vs. location.

Bob

Bob, Good to see you here. I am sure many DISer were happy to have you share the map. So how are the plans going along? Has Susan started to get wise to your romantic trip? I certainly hope not. Glad to hear the Don has been taking such good care of you.

WOW!

Hi everyone -- I just finished going through this thread -- it took almost a week to do. We are planning to stay at AKL CL for the first time next March. (Never stayed there before because of the less-convenient location, but went to Boma last April and we all were amazed at the resort).

Does anyone have a photo you can post of the beads they give the kids for their activities? My daughter would love to see them -- I just told her about all the kids activities there.

Thanks for all the info -- I'll be checking in for more all the time now!

Woo Hoo Mmmears, your first AKL stay along with concierge. You are going to love it. They treat you so wonderfully there. I know you are going to love it. What have you requested for your room location. Have you requested the sunrise or sunset safari yet? It is an experience you will never forget if you are able to attend.

I don't have any pictures of the beads they give to children for the activities. But I am sure someone will be along before long with pics.


PPony and PracPerfPatricia Hi there, we'll be there too. Were going to WDW for the holidays. We arrive shortly after Thanksgiving and leave the middle of December. What are yourHiates? There are a few others from the DIS that are going to be there at the same time. Maybe we can meet for a drink or a zebra dome.

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's.

Angel

 

[AKLGoofy]

Bob, Good to see you here. I am sure many DISer were happy to have you share the map. So how are the plans going along? Has Susan started to get wise to your romantic trip? I certainly hope not. Glad to hear the Don has been taking such good care of you.

Heya Angel.

So far so good on the "keeping it a secret" front. Susan's new luggage came in and luckily we still have so many boxes left to unpack, a few more just blended right in... Don is picking up a "Jewel Tigger" to add to the stuff to be in the room when we arrive, kind soul that he is, when they get the ears done for me.

This Friday is the big day. Once I get the ears from Don, I'll put together all the "stuff" I've been accumulating for her trip and surpise her. Then she'll know that we're going to Disney, but not where we'll be staying. Don and Co. will be keeping the copy of our itinierary out of the usual packet of info on arrival at AKL so she won't have any idea what's coming from one day to the next. I'll get it when I meet him to give him the ring for the dessert at Victoria and Albert's.

Heh, I even managed to get her over to the Sportsman's Warehouse and have her pick out some UV blocking, quick-dry clothes and such without her figuring it out (you know Florida in the summer). I think she still believes we're going out to the mountains in our new home state or something.

Hopefully I can keep my trap shut for a few more days. I've nearly slipped a couple times recently.

Bob

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has been praying for my Mom and can you please continue. After a good day yesterday, today her white blood count is up and doctors think she has an infection but can not pinpoint exactly where. So they took a bunch of cultures and are starting her on two general antibiotics until they can figure out where the infection is. Nurse also said she may have to go back on the respirator, this would be the 2nd time since she intially came off after surgery.

Hope everyone else is well!

LaWalz, I'm sending out prayers and all kinds of good thoughts for your mom this morning.

Your mom has had an intense surgery and the recovery is sometimes slow and I think even harder than the surgery, since you know how long the surgery takes but no one can give you a definate time frame on recovery and everybody is different. (DH had a kidney removed last autumn.)

Angel was right though about taking care of yourself. You obviously love your mother a great deal and even though she is the one laying in the bed-you are going through a really rough experience watching her. Make sure you treat yourself with love and kindness as well.

 

[Nancyg56]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has been praying for my Mom and can you please continue. After a good day yesterday, today her white blood count is up and doctors think she has an infection but can not pinpoint exactly where. So they took a bunch of cultures and are starting her on two general antibiotics until they can figure out where the infection is. Nurse also said she may have to go back on the respirator, this would be the 2nd time since she intially came off after surgery.

Hope everyone else is well!

Thank you for taking the time to post an update. I have been thinking of your Mom, and wondering how she is. She will continue to be in my prayers.

Please try to remember to take a little time for rest yourself. My Mom was very ill last summer, and I never realized the toll it took on me until after she was home, and the responsibility was shared between my 3 siblings and myself.

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Quote Angel "PPony and PracPerfPatricia Hi there, we'll be there too. Were going to WDW for the holidays. We arrive shortly after Thanksgiving and leave the middle of December. What are yourHiates? There are a few others from the DIS that are going to be there at the same time. Maybe we can meet for a drink or a zebra dome. "


Hey Angel-we'll be there December 14-21-ppony-how about you?


(one of the up sides of going in December-think of all the travel items we can accumulate between now and then...

Patrica, feeling very un practically perfect this morning and needing her fix of java

 

[Nancyg56]

Heya Angel.

So far so good on the "keeping it a secret" front. Susan's new luggage came in and luckily we still have so many boxes left to unpack, a few more just blended right in... Don is picking up a "Jewel Tigger" to add to the stuff to be in the room when we arrive, kind soul that he is, when they get the ears done for me.

This Friday is the big day. Once I get the ears from Don, I'll put together all the "stuff" I've been accumulating for her trip and surpise her. Then she'll know that we're going to Disney, but not where we'll be staying. Don and Co. will be keeping the copy of our itinierary out of the usual packet of info on arrival at AKL so she won't have any idea what's coming from one day to the next. I'll get it when I meet him to give him the ring for the dessert at Victoria and Albert's.

Heh, I even managed to get her over to the Sportsman's Warehouse and have her pick out some UV blocking, quick-dry clothes and such without her figuring it out (you know Florida in the summer). I think she still believes we're going out to the mountains in our new home state or something.

Hopefully I can keep my trap shut for a few more days. I've nearly slipped a couple times recently.

Bob

Gosh, I don't know who is more excited about your trip....you or the AKL bunch...I can't say AKL Wild Bunch because the tag fairy skipped this wild wannabe ... I know you will manage to keep the surprise form your Susan. Just in case you do not have time to check in before you go, have a wonderful magical trip at the most romantic of Disney locations with your "must be very special Susan."

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

The coffee comes in a pod. It makes four cups of coffee, just enough to fill the two small mugs that were in the room. I'm not sure of the brand, but it wasn't bad (a lot better than Nescafe).

I bought the large mugs at Zawadi. They hold 18-20 oz.--just enough coffee to get me going in the morning.

John's Mom-just saw this...Thanks for the info.... -I'll probably bring extra coffee because it has become painfully aware to me that I have a serious java monkey on my back.... plus I know now I definately have the excuse I need to purchase those mugs from Zawadi... because if one pot fills two small mugs then I guess it would also fill one big mug...with those couple of other things I was planning on purchasing... -oh yeah the caffeine is kicking in...

 

[AKLGoofy]

Gosh, I don't know who is more excited about your trip....you or the AKL bunch...I can't say AKL Wild Bunch because the tag fairy skipped this wild wannabe ... I know you will manage to keep the surprise form your Susan. Just in case you do not have time to check in before you go, have a wonderful magical trip at the most romantic of Disney locations with your "must be very special Susan."

Hehehe, well, hopefully I'll be able to get a good picture of her finding the pile of "stuff" to start the whole shebang off with and I'll be sure to post if so.

 

[tinknme]

LaWalz Your mother will be in my thoughts & prayers. Please take care of yourself as well

AKLGOOFY Please do post pictures, I would love to see the look on your dw face You sound like a wonderful man & your wife is very lucky!

 

[tinknme]

What is up with the server to busy? This is driving me crazy

 

[scoutsmom99]

Doing some catch up here. In between being sick and not being able to get on to the resorts board due to the server being so busy (I can't even get the more smilies to pop up now) I'm still back on 177. Work was a killer this past weekend and I was supposed to be in today but I ended up calling in sick (I really am sick have a slight temp and a terrible sore throat), but I feel gulity none the less for calling in. Ok on with the show:

bjakmom I remember reading about those DVC AKL rumors awhile back and let me tell you I have always wanted to join DVC, but SSR just does not appeal to me in the least. So if AKL DVC were to happen I think I would hop back on the DVC wagon and check it out again. Although I would hope they would add a quiet pool to the addition if that were to happen.
WAHMto5 I'm sure someone answered the coffee question, but in 2004 I had the gaurnteed no-smoking room for my mom and we had a pool view (4428 zebra trail)and did not have any problems with smoke on the balcony or from the hallways or vents.
gems_smiling Gems I missed before that you were traveling at the same time as Wendypooh, ktink, and myself. We all have to meet up.
mickeyworld We enjoy Victoria Falls Lounge and a good dinner at Jiko and just relaxing pool side when we go.
Plutofan1 Don't miss the night vision goggles they are pretty cool. Also a night swim is always fun
Princess Dinah What an awesome suprise. That is so neat that the CMS were in on it too.
PracPerfPatricia I would be out for the bus by 7:30 to get to AK and allow time to walk to donalds. Ususally the bus sits at AKL and AK for awhile before it goes back.
ktink good idea to tivo great hotels. lol I bet they think they have you figured out.
mmmears welcome to the Jambo thread
LAWalz23 your mom is still in my prayers. I hope the antibiotics they are giving her help with the infection.
AKLGoofy I hope when you come back you give us a trip report on how everything went! I'm so excited for you and your wife.
tinknme I agree the server is going crazy. It has taken me almost 2 hours to get through all the new pages here because each page shows up server too busy than I work on something else come back and it is the same story

As I was going through everything I saw there are a lot of us heading down in September Looks like we will all be in great company I hope all of the dad's had a great father's day yesterday