January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part II !!!

[Mndisneygirl]

You'll have to check out Shelly's lists. She occasionally posts lists of who's going when and where they're staying and eating. It'd be a good place to start. Check back about 5 to 10 pages and there is bound to be one!

Good night snowbirds! See you tomorrow!

 

[snykymom]

I was wondering the same thing....like who will be there when I am there.? We are going Jan 4-10th...I'd love to meet some fellow snowbirds.

That's my cue for my Snowbirds by Date list! I know I've missed a couple who have joined us in the past few days and I send my sincerest apologies - anyone who's missing, please let me know and I'll add you in.
Until then -
Dec 23-Jan 14 ~ Backinoz ~ ASMo/Offsite/POP
Dec 25-Jan 4 ~ joech
Dec 28-Jan 3 ~ Uconn01001 ~ WL
Dec 28-Jan 10 ~ Towers5 ~ POP
Dec 28-Jan 10 ~ brack
Dec 30-Jan 8 ~ Ccfmioa ~ ASMo
Dec 31–Jan 7 ~ Mindy5648 ~ POP
Dec 31-Jan 7 ~ pamouselover ~ POFQ
Dec 31–Jan 9 ~ scout68
Dec 31–Jan 10 ~ loribell ~ POR/SSR
Dec 31-Jan 11 ~ Disneysuncat ~ WL
Jan 1-Jan 5 ~ Maplemouse
Jan 1-Jan 7 ~ Tink1978 ~ POFQ
Jan 1-Jan 7 ~ Laumau ~ WL
Jan 1-Jan 7 ~ Momofbcs ~ POP
Jan 1-Jan 8 ~ Amytbme ~ CBR
Jan 1-Jan 9 ~ Wilsonfamilyof4 ~ SSR
Jan 2-Jan 9 ~ 4girls2sets ~ SOG
Jan 2-Jan 9 ~ perkyperla ~ POP
Jan 2-Jan 9 ~ My3guysinne ~ POR
Jan 2-Jan 9 ~ Parmtoo ~ FWCabins
Jan 3-Jan 9 ~ Nala87 ~ POR
Jan 3-Jan 9 ~ tinkerbellmichelle
Jan 3-Jan 9 ~ Bellasoleil ~ WL
Jan 3-Jan 10 ~ Mari36 ~ Offsite Orange Lake
Jan 3-Jan 10 ~ BarbieGal457 ~ POP
Jan 3-Jan 11 ~ Miabellarose ~ ASMu
Jan 3-Jan 11 ~ Amreli ~ ASMu
Jan 3-Jan 11 ~ Disneyprince18 ~ AKL
Jan 3-Jan 11 ~ Snykymom ~ POP/CSR
Jan 3-Jan 15 ~ Wuzefelix ~ POP
Jan 4-Jan 10 ~ Peanut1 ~ AKL
Jan 4-Jan 10 ~ Simzac ~ OKW
Jan 4-Jan 12 ~ Missmagnolia
Jan 4-Jan 13 ~ Danceintherain ~ AKL
Jan 4-Jan 20 ~ Tigerlovinggrandma ~ POFQ
Jan 5-Jan 13 ~ Sunshine43 ~ CSR
Jan 5-Jan 16 ~ Ehm1129 ~ ASMo
Jan 6-Jan 12 ~ Mickey'sother ~ POP
Jan 6-Jan 12 ~ Kaos928 ~ POP/POR
Jan 6-Jan 12 ~ Epcotisaverb ~ POP
Jan 6-Jan 13 ~ Mindyluvsmickey ~ Poly
Jan 7-Jan 13 ~ PyxiiDustt ~ AKL
Jan 7-Jan 14 ~ Rhonda7011 ~ BWV/BC
Jan 7-Jan 15 ~ Missy2217 ~ SSR
Jan 7-Jan 15 ~ crzyred ~ ASMu/SSR
Jan 7- ??? ~ Bellangel
Jan 8-Jan 16 ~ Peach3es ~ POP
Jan 8-Jan 16 ~ Nvrenoughdisney ~ SSR
Jan 8-Jan 18 ~ Rockonthemoon ~
Jan 8-Jan 18 ~ overthemoon4mickey ~ POR
Jan 8-Jan 20 ~ Aussieangel ~ WL
Jan 9-Jan 15 ~ Rosiep ~ CSR
Jan 9-Jan 15 ~ Crystalcastle ~ POP
Jan 9-Jan 17 ~ 2Disneygirls ~ ASMo
Jan 9-Jan 17 ~ Sarbah77 ~ POR
Jan 10-Jan 14 ~ Helenk ~ GF
Jan 10-Jan 16 ~ Mfinn126 ~ ASMu
Jan 10-Jan 16 ~ Ginaginabobina ~ POR
Jan 10-Jan 17 ~ Coffehousemom ~ ASMo
Jan 10-Jan 17 ~ Amberleigh ~ WL
Jan 10-Jan 18 ~ Ginaluvsdisney ~ POFQ
Jan 10-Jan 18 ~ Sarilas ~ ASMu
Jan 10-Jan 19 ~ Gillettes ~ POFQ
Jan 11-Jan 15 ~ Figmentfan0724
Jan 11-Jan 16 ~ Ethansmommy ~ WL
Jan 11-Jan 16 ~ Skjj2009 ~ GF
Jan 11-Jan 17 ~ abe bb ~ POP
Jan 11-Jan 19 ~ Ebmouse
Jan 11-Jan 21 ~ Lovemy2boys ~ AKL
Jan 12-Jan 19 ~ Serendipity ~ AKL
Jan 12-Jan 23 ~ Fla4fun ~ BCV
Jan 12- ??? ~ Eve700
Jan 13-Jan 20 ~ Luv2scrap ~ POP
Jan 13-Jan 21 ~ Adais ~ AKL
Jan 14-Jan 18 ~ Swittner ~ POFQ
Jan 14-Jan 19 ~ Southtexm ~ OKW
Jan 15-Jan 20 ~ Disneyag08 ~ Poly
Jan 15-Jan 21 ~ jenjolt ~ POP
Jan 15-Jan 21 ~ glo ~ BWV/Dolphin
Jan 16-Jan 22 ~ Clori ~ POP
Jan 16-Jan 23 ~ Tropigal ~ Offsite Orange Lake
Jan 16-Jan 24 ~ Kiteri ~ FW
Jan 16-Jan 25 ~ Mommy2emmamaddie
Jan 16-Jan 25 ~ Sherry7
Jan 16-Jan 25 ~ Manaliz ~ POP
Jan 16-Jan 26 ~ Drakes ~ ASMo
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Sixisenough ~ AKL
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Hrsmom ~ BWV
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Disneyspaz ~ SSR
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Mzeeyore ~ Offsite
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Jennywren ~ POP
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ ForAandA ~ WL
Jan 17-Jan 24 ~ Shock13 ~ AKL
Jan 17-Jan 31 ~ Jenkh ~ BWV/AKV
Jan 17-Jan 31 ~ Spokanemom ~ Offsite/POP/CBR
Jan 18-Jan 24 ~ Splashmtncrew ~ WL
Jan 18-Jan 25 ~ Steffali ~ BCV
Jan 18-Jan 28 ~ Amaley01 ~ CSR
Jan 18-Jan 30 ~ GPA1015 ~ POP
Jan 19-Jan 27 ~ Laurainsem ~ POP
Jan 19-Jan 24 ~ Tinkbyday ~ YC
Jan 19-Jan 25 ~ Wdwmaiselfamilywdw ~ POR
Jan 19-Jan 25 ~ Pluto_fan ~ SOG
Jan 19-Jan 29 ~ Northerndisneygirl ~ POFQ
Jan 19-Jan 29 ~ Tybrilinja
Jan 19-Jan 30 ~ Sharadoc ~ ASMu
Jan 20-Jan 27 ~ Dundeehunter ~ POP
Jan 20-Jan 27 ~ Melxthree ~ WL
Jan 20-Jan 29 ~ Katiebugsmom ~ OKW
Jan 21-Jan 25 ~ Heimlichfan ~ OKW
Jan 21-Jan 27 ~ Doryandnemo
Jan 21-Jan 27 ~ Momof2disneyboys ~ CBR
Jan 21-Jan 28 ~ Trixiequilts ~ AKL
Jan 21-Jan 28 ~ Minniemom09 ~ POFQ
Jan 21-Jan 28 ~ Jnykly ~ Poly
Jan 21-Jan 28 ~ Kazooie01 ~ ASMo
Jan 22-Jan 25 ~ Disneygroders ~ POFQ
Jan 22-Jan 26 ~ Fire14 ~ POP
Jan 22-Jan 26 ~ MickeyNicki ~ Poly
Jan 22-Jan 26 ~ Dklam ~ POR
Jan 22-Jan 27 ~ Distherapy ~ WL
Jan 22-Jan 27 ~ Mousecat ~ Poly
Jan 22-Jan 28 ~ Momathome ~ POP
Jan 22-Jan 28 ~ mom2kazkids ~ ASSp
Jan 22-Feb 1 ~ Cinderellamom123 ~ FWCabins
Jan 23-Jan 26 ~ Eacatwork
Jan 23-Jan 26 ~ Rfrank9504 ~ POFQ
Jan 23-Jan 27 ~ Holleetigerlilly ~ POP
Jan 23-Jan 28 ~ Debbieandroo ~ ASMu
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ Petuniamilz ~ Offsite
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ DARuss ~BWV
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ Chime ~ CBR
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ Carrousel35 ~ POFQ
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ 2tinks2pirates ~ ASMu
Jan 23-Jan 30 ~ Mamaoftriplets ~ PO
Jan 23-Feb 1 ~ 3amigos
Jan 24-Jan 29 ~ Ppan77
Jan 24-Jan 30 ~ bridgie04 ~ BWV/CR
Jan 24-Jan 30 ~ Waltdisneyworlders ~ CBR
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Billysmommy ~ BWV
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Gourmetgirl ~ WL
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Cheshireqt
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Brobrosmom ~ ASMu
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Monny2AE ~ ASMo
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Rmzlvacationers ~ ASMo
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Canluvpooh ~ AKV
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Phairest1 ~ POP
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Anonymousegirl ~ GF/BC
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Dancegrl624 ~ Offsite
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ jensen ~ ASMu
Jan 24-Jan 31 ~ Shock13
Jan 24-Feb 1 ~ Disneymommy3 ~ Poly
Jan 24-Feb 1 ~ Reneedisney ~ BC
Jan 24-Feb 6 ~ Remmy ~ POP
Jan 25-Jan 30 ~ Susieq76 ~ ASMu
Jan 25-Jan 30 ~ Pinkdiamond816 ~ SSR
Jan 25-Jan 31 ~ Aleciajab
Jan 25-Jan 31 ~ Maggied
Jan 25-Feb 1 ~ Tinkerbellfan50265 ~ VWL
Jan 25-Feb 1 ~ Wish2btink ~ POR
Jan 25-Feb 1 ~ Mkhead ~ POP
Jan 25-Feb 1 ~ Natalie89 ~ AKL
Jan 26-Jan 29 ~ Eeyore ~ POFQ
Jan 26-Jan 30 ~ MissMichelle ~ CSR
Jan 26-Feb 1 ~ Star2500 ~ CR
Jan 26-Feb 5 ~ Bettydisney ~ Offsite
Jan 26-Feb 10 ~ Blestmom ~ POP
Jan 27-Feb 3 ~ Meggybear17 ~ POP
Jan 28-Feb 1 ~ Mndisneygirl ~ SOG
Jan 29-Jan 30 ~ Tammythetwinsmom ~ SSR
Jan 31-Feb 7 ~ OZ 877 ~ CBR/AKL
Feb 1-Feb 9 ~ Trissy ~ CBR
Feb 5-Feb 12 ~ Misty89 ~ Offsite
???-??? ~ Ajohn1990
???-??? ~ Pamouselover
???-??? ~ Jaksil

 

[dundeehunter]

I have a problem...other trips that I have planned to WDW...I had spreadsheets planned, ADR's made...even some packing started already...2 1/2 months out. This coming trip to WDW...nothing yet. I did start a spreadsheet and I'm on the disboards daily, but not the total excitement that I had previous trips...why? I'm wondering if I'm becoming more relaxed as this is my 14th trip and my girls 4th trip? We are on the CS dining plan so really no ADR's to plan. I love everything Disney, but I'm wondering if there is something wrong with me?

I do have a trip to Schaumberg, IL planned next month and I can't wait to go to the Disney store there...but maybe because I'm saving up money for that trip and then the trip in January...I just don't feel the same as previous trips. Anyone else feeling just so so or is it just too far in advance for my excitment to kick in...or is it PMS kicking in?

 

[mana_liz]

Okay time to catch up:

I just wanted to say that I have no kids or husband...I live at home...I'm in graduated school and I don't feel left out of the conversations, I enjoy reading about everyone's lives and commenting if I see the need. I hope everyone continues to share it's nice to hear.

Meghan: My little sister is on her 4th Game Boy...started with my old original one and moved up. She now has the DS got it for the 12th b-day (just turned 14) and still asks for games. She takes on all of road trips and vacations. She also takes it to more adult things...since she is so much younger than us, she often is stuck around a lot of adults...is great to keep her entertained.

I have a small Fossil bag that I use on vacation. It fits quite comfortably over my shoulder and hold quite a bit. Last Disney trip I got my video camera in it. I may have to investigate Vera Bradley to see what they are all about. Never heard of them till the DIS.

I don't have a binder but I use an accordin (didn't spell that right) folder for all of stuff. I use the same one of each Disney trip. One section for WDW, one for DCL, one for plane tickets, and misc - rental card, pressed penny lists, etc. I think my older sister would have a heart attack if I started a binder, she says I'm obbessed with Disney planning.

QOTD: We like to relax either by the pool or in the room for awhile and then go to bed.

Hope everyone has had a great day. We are all one day closer to DISNEY.

 

[crzyred]

I have a problem...other trips that I have planned to WDW...I had spreadsheets planned, ADR's made...even some packing started already...2 1/2 months out. This coming trip to WDW...nothing yet. I did start a spreadsheet and I'm on the disboards daily, but not the total excitement that I had previous trips...why? I'm wondering if I'm becoming more relaxed as this is my 14th trip and my girls 4th trip? We are on the CS dining plan so really no ADR's to plan. I love everything Disney, but I'm wondering if there is something wrong with me?

I do have a trip to Schaumberg, IL planned next month and I can't wait to go to the Disney store there...but maybe because I'm saving up money for that trip and then the trip in January...I just don't feel the same as previous trips. Anyone else feeling just so so or is it just too far in advance for my excitment to kick in...or is it PMS kicking in?

Is there anything different you are doing on this trip from the previous ones? Something that you can really look forward to?

I think at some point we all kind of get that way. I'm excited to go simply because this will be our first family vacation, just immediate family, since 1992 (our first trip to Disney). We've gone places, but they've all been to visit family, so we don't really consider those "family vacations". Those usually feel more like testing the extreme strength and endurance of a person before they go postal.

Another reason I'm so excited for this trip is because this may be the last trip to Disney for a few years . My siblings and I are planning on a summer trip to Europe in 2010, so I've decided no "major" trips in 2009. There will be 2 small road trips with my friend for some baseball games, one to Atlanta and the other to Boston!!! But I'm attempting to save up as much as I can.

 

[crzyred]

blah...stupid computer doing double posts on me...grrrr... well I guess thats one way I can help to get us to Part III

 

[MelXThree]

I just wanted to share with you all, that I too got rejected to be on the Mom's Panel, but I did become a Mickey Mom's Club Member! Is anybody else one? I am able to print out the park maps (like the ones they hand at the gates) and other stuff. Pretty cool. So I guess I have a bunch (more) printing to do, I am going to need a new printer before we go on this trip

 

[peach3es]

GASP! GAH! PANT! PHEW!

That's me coming up for air after trying to catch up on about a billion pages of backposts! I was at a work conference and continue in one today. Just had to stop by and say Hi! I miss you all!

I'll try to stop by again later today.

I just have to say that 1900 Park Fare menu is making me drooooool! Shelly, thanks for posting the menus! It's been fun to read them and plan how fat I'm goign to get at Disney!

Hopefully, more later!

 

[Monny2AE]

Glo- thanks again for the link to the DISigners board. I'm sure I'll get lost on there again today for a few hours!

I have a problem...other trips that I have planned to WDW...I had spreadsheets planned, ADR's made...even some packing started already...2 1/2 months out. This coming trip to WDW...nothing yet. I did start a spreadsheet and I'm on the disboards daily, but not the total excitement that I had previous trips...why? I'm wondering if I'm becoming more relaxed as this is my 14th trip and my girls 4th trip? We are on the CS dining plan so really no ADR's to plan. I love everything Disney, but I'm wondering if there is something wrong with me?

I do have a trip to Schaumberg, IL planned next month and I can't wait to go to the Disney store there...but maybe because I'm saving up money for that trip and then the trip in January...I just don't feel the same as previous trips. Anyone else feeling just so so or is it just too far in advance for my excitment to kick in...or is it PMS kicking in?

I'm going to say PMS! No way is it too far in advance to get excited. Although on the side, I didn't plan too far out last time because we were going with a 6 month old- he set the plan we followed (diapers, bottles and so on). This time my kids are going to be old enough to enjoy it so I am super excited and probably planning too much! I'm sure the Disney excitement will kick in soon for you!

I just wanted to share with you all, that I too got rejected to be on the Mom's Panel, but I did become a Mickey Mom's Club Member! Is anybody else one? I am able to print out the park maps (like the ones they hand at the gates) and other stuff. Pretty cool. So I guess I have a bunch (more) printing to do, I am going to need a new printer before we go on this trip

Congrats! That's really neat you get to print out the maps like that!

GASP! GAH! PANT! PHEW!

That's me coming up for air after trying to catch up on about a billion pages of backposts! I was at a work conference and continue in one today. Just had to stop by and say Hi! I miss you all!

I'll try to stop by again later today.

I just have to say that 1900 Park Fare menu is making me drooooool! Shelly, thanks for posting the menus! It's been fun to read them and plan how fat I'm goign to get at Disney!

Hopefully, more later!

We've missed you! When are your conferences over???

 

[Dancegrl624]

Good morning everyone! My DD decided to wake up WAY early today, so that means I'm up early. She has already had her breakfast, she's dressed and I just have to do her hair. The bus doesn't come for another 45 minutes, so I have time to Dis!

I was just looking over the list of Jan Snowbirds and boy oh boy, there are going to be quite a few of us there at the end of the month! I have no idea how I'm supposed to say hello to all of you! I will have my LGMH's displayed as best I can (again, my DH thinks I'm crazy!). I can't wait until Jan gets even closer and some meets can be arranged!!!

Peaches- You were definately missed yesterday!

94 days til I'm partying with the Mouse!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Good morning Snowbirds!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Good morning everyone! My DD decided to wake up WAY early today, so that means I'm up early. She has already had her breakfast, she's dressed and I just have to do her hair. The bus doesn't come for another 45 minutes, so I have time to Dis!

WOW 45 more minutes until the bus comes. . . My kids got on the bus 30 minutes ago!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hello Snowbirds!

I just checked my email and I recieved something about the 2009 disney mom's panel.....telling me that I didn't win So if anyone else entered, maybe there's good news in your email boxes! Good Luck!

Hey Splash! Don't feel bad, I am also a Mom's Panel loser.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi Fellow January travelers: Just checking in to see what is up with everyone. I have been really busy the past few months - rehearsing for a musical (Crazy for You) that finally went up this weekend. Had a blast - tap danced with the young'uns in one of the numbers, but I don't remember ever being this tired after doing a show (could it be that I am on the down-side of 50 now??) Now that it is over, I can get back to planning for our trip. Need to make a few more ADR's, and then start planning our days. Getting excited, as is D, who took my new 2009 Disney guide back to college with her this past weekend. Oh, and contemplating auditioning for our spring show - guess what it is?? (hint - look at my countdown calendar below for the lady in yellow!) Not a soprano, so Mrs. Potts is out - but thinking that just being in the ensemble would be fun! Looking forward to reading about everyone's plans the next few months.

Hi Dklam - thanks for checking in. Sounds like you are keeping busy until January!

 

[Dancegrl624]

WOW 45 more minutes until the bus comes. . . My kids got on the bus 30 minutes ago!

Wow! That's early! We switched districs this year. Her school last year started at 8:20am, so the bus came around 8am. This year, her school starts at 9:05am and the bus comes around 8:40am. I don't mind getting the extra sleep!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Glad you enjoyed they are a great group of people, and very helpful. Hey guys is there a gathering of actual Snowbirds? Are some of you meeting somewhere?

I was wondering the same thing....like who will be there when I am there.? We are going Jan 4-10th...I'd love to meet some fellow snowbirds.

You'll have to check out Shelly's lists. She occasionally posts lists of who's going when and where they're staying and eating. It'd be a good place to start. Check back about 5 to 10 pages and there is bound to be one!

Good night snowbirds! See you tomorrow!

The last time I posted the lists was yesterday on page 196. Not really sure what all is going on for Snowbird meets. We are all so spread out throughout the month. We'd have to schedule several. . . Maybe if someone from each week of the month would take charge and try to set something up. . . It doesn't have to be anything elaborate or time consuming. . . I was thinking of trying for a quick DTD Meet the week I am there. It's hard because everyone has plans and their own schedule, so if we make it too hard or too time consuming then no one will be able to come. We'll see. . . I'll have to give it some more thought for the end of the month people. There are so many of you going at the beginning of the month too, so I hope some of you are able to meet up!

Hey, maybe we should have a little contest to see who can meet the most Snowbirds at WDW!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Wow! That's early! We switched districs this year. Her school last year started at 8:20am, so the bus came around 8am. This year, her school starts at 9:05am and the bus comes around 8:40am. I don't mind getting the extra sleep!

I wouldn't mind the extra sleep either! We switched schools 2 years ago and have to get up an entire hour earlier. The bus comes at 7:25! It stinks, but the school is great and they get done before 2:30.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I have a problem...other trips that I have planned to WDW...I had spreadsheets planned, ADR's made...even some packing started already...2 1/2 months out. This coming trip to WDW...nothing yet. I did start a spreadsheet and I'm on the disboards daily, but not the total excitement that I had previous trips...why? I'm wondering if I'm becoming more relaxed as this is my 14th trip and my girls 4th trip? We are on the CS dining plan so really no ADR's to plan. I love everything Disney, but I'm wondering if there is something wrong with me?

I do have a trip to Schaumberg, IL planned next month and I can't wait to go to the Disney store there...but maybe because I'm saving up money for that trip and then the trip in January...I just don't feel the same as previous trips. Anyone else feeling just so so or is it just too far in advance for my excitment to kick in...or is it PMS kicking in?

I am having the same sort of problem. Don't get me wrong, I am VERY EXCITED about this trip. But I just haven't gotten very motivated for it. Haven't really done anything. I don't even have a package booked yet, just a room ressie. I haven't started packing. I think my problem is that it is a secret from the kids. So I can't really go around talking about it all the time and I can't start to pack yet. And we are staying at our favorite resort, so there's no anxiety about whether or not we are going to like the resort we chose. . . Hopefully I will be getting a code next week and be booking my package!! Maybe that will get me a little more motivated!

 

[Dancegrl624]

I wouldn't mind the extra sleep either! We switched schools 2 years ago and have to get up an entire hour earlier. The bus comes at 7:25! It stinks, but the school is great and they get done before 2:30.

That's awesome that they get out so early. My DD gets out at 3:05. I started picking her up from school because she didn't get off the bus until 3:30pm.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Okay time to catch up:

I just wanted to say that I have no kids or husband...I live at home...I'm in graduated school and I don't feel left out of the conversations, I enjoy reading about everyone's lives and commenting if I see the need. I hope everyone continues to share it's nice to hear.

Glad to hear it!