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

[Philharmagiclover]

Haha! Introverted engineers I was blessed with a father like that. Sometimes I have to almost literally pull information out of him, because he's not a free talker.
Is there a reason why you can't go with them?

Yeah, I can't justify taking the two little ones for one weekend. Besides....I just got back from a 10 day WDW trip without Dh or the boys!

DH just came home sick and it about freaked me out! We moved here in July so he could take a job with Whirlpool and they layed off a bunch of people last week. When I saw him pull in the drive I about fell over, I thought for sure we were goners! So, now I get to spend a day with a sick, introverted, engineer....this should be fun!

For the record, he now states he could probably handle the trip if I have everything all laid out for him, that means setting up the town car service, meals, etc. Hmmmmm....plan a WDW trip...I'm not sure I'm qualified!

 

[MAGGIED]

Thanks guys I am trying not to let the DMIL thing bug me & stay outta of it but I really don't know what to do about the trip should I go ahead with reserving for 5 & hope that I can get a refund if she doesnt go?


Sarah will be thinking of you too mine is in the afternoon yuck I hate waiting! Have a good trip.

I would make sure to book ADRs for 5... if you only show up with 4 thats okay... but showing up with 5 when you have a ressie for 4 they might not be able to accomodate you....

 

[trixiequilts]

Ohhhhh... I just got the mail... two good things... one NO BILLS... and I received the authorization to have my gastric bypass surgery!!!! we were not sure if they would approve it or not because I don't meet the weight requirement... but other health issues I guess were enough!!! I am so excited!!!!! The thought of not having to take multiple medications a day is very exciting... and losing some weight is also great!!!!

Congratulations! How soon would you have the surgery?

 

[BarbieGal457]

Ohhhhh... I just got the mail... two good things... one NO BILLS... and I received the authorization to have my gastric bypass surgery!!!! we were not sure if they would approve it or not because I don't meet the weight requirement... but other health issues I guess were enough!!! I am so excited!!!!! The thought of not having to take multiple medications a day is very exciting... and losing some weight is also great!!!!

Congratulations! I wish you all the best.

 

[snykymom]

Oh, Wendy - you need to change your signature!! You still have DD listed as "18" - don't let her see that!

 

[MAGGIED]

Congratulations! How soon would you have the surgery?

Thanks... when I was there a few weeks ago they told me they were scheduling into January.... I asked them if I could wait until the first week of February.... I don't want to have ride restrictions when we are at WDW... now if they could do it next week that would be fine.... but because it is elective surgery they are last priority at the hospital... as it should be.... so I am okay waiting until after our trip... just the fact that I know I can have it makes me happy!!!

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Checking in from the road. Any new news on the big code? IKve emailed my TA twice and she's not gotten back to me. I guess I will just have to pester her.

 

[coffeehousemom]

I would make sure to book ADRs for 5... if you only show up with 4 thats okay... but showing up with 5 when you have a ressie for 4 they might not be able to accomodate you....

Our ADR's will be for 8 because we will be meeting up with friends for our meals. Our friends from here will be down there about the same times as us so we will meet to ride certain rides & to eat. Their little guy is not quite as adventerous as mu kids when it comes to rides.


My concern is the room reservation we were going to get 2 rooms but if she doesnt go we wont need that extra one. Tons of savings. Would Disney just credit us for it or apply it towards our costs? I haven't booked anything yet because I was waiting for my test results & for Chuck's bonus to come in.

 

[overthemoon4mickey]

kate and sarah...I'll be praying for your safe surgery and quick recovery.

Wendy...Congrats!!! I pray your surgery is a breeze (my BFF had is done last year and has lost 85lbs!) You are going to love it!

JenJolt....Yipee! super congrats to you mom! I can't think of a better thing to celebrate!

 

[MAGGIED]

Oh, Wendy - you need to change your signature!! You still have DD listed as "18" - don't let her see that!

 

[BarbieGal457]

All you guys talking about the resorts looking like where you live make me laugh. I don't have that problem! Really I don't think a resort that represents WI would be a hot seller

Throw in anything Brett Favre and I'm sure you could get lots of us ladies there! Although..he isn't a Packer anymore..I still love him in that uni! I'd stay at a WI-themed-Brett-Favre-decorated resort!!

 

[PEANUT1]

wow Wendy...that's a really big deal about the surgery. I don't think you'll lose a little weight...most people lose at least 100 pounds.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

All you guys talking about the resorts looking like where you live make me laugh. I don't have that problem! Really I don't think a resort that represents WI would be a hot seller

Oh, come on, it would be like MN - Beautiful north woods theme - We could call it the Wilderness - oh wait, I think that's taken!!

Oh how I wish I lived somewhere where I could say ya'll all the time. Seriously, I love it!

OH NO!! Here we say "you guys" all the time. Ya'll cracks me up! I have southern in-laws who say ya'll, but I'm a midwestern Yankee - we never say ya'll.

We don't even consider how close we are in relation to the parks when we book our resort. We book based on price alone. That's why we usually stay at All Star Music.

I'd love to stay at one of the monorail resorts, well wait I take that back, I'd love to stay at Poly or Contemporary...the Floridian does NOTHING for me.
Oh well, I'll never have enough money to stay someplace else...so the Values work fine for me.
Heck, it's Disney, I'd sleep in a tent in the parking lot if I had to.

I'm no fan of GF either. Pretty to look at, but I'd feel out of place. I've stayed at Contemporary - super convenient is about all I'd say. I usually go for price too - hence SOG. But moderates are nice and not too expensive in the value seasons. We've not been able to stay long enough ever to spend a lot of time at the resort anyway. But, I also would sleep in the van if it came to it!

Ohhhhh... I just got the mail... two good things... one NO BILLS... and I received the authorization to have my gastric bypass surgery!!!! we were not sure if they would approve it or not because I don't meet the weight requirement... but other health issues I guess were enough!!! I am so excited!!!!! The thought of not having to take multiple medications a day is very exciting... and losing some weight is also great!!!!

YAY! Congrats - I'm happy that you're getting to do what you want! I hope it will all be good for you.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Throw in anything Brett Favre and I'm sure you could get lots of us ladies there! Although..he isn't a Packer anymore..I still love him in that uni! I'd stay at a WI-themed-Brett-Favre-decorated resort!!

Maybe they should incorporate that into AS Sports!

 

[crzyred]

Throw in anything Brett Favre and I'm sure you could get lots of us ladies there! Although..he isn't a Packer anymore..I still love him in that uni! I'd stay at a WI-themed-Brett-Favre-decorated resort!!

Yeah. As much as I hate what happened, yeah....

Well I'm off to work now. I should be back around 7, if I'm on here earlier, that means I lost it and just walked out .

Have a great afternoon Birdies.....HAPPY CODE WATCHING!!!!!!!!

Good luck!

 

[Pluto_fan]

Well its not been a good week for me snowbirds I could use some hugs. First DH has been having issues w his mom things are not good there. But the main issue is she is supposed to go to Disney with us in Jan. So here I sit wondering how to handle any & all reservations made for 5 if we end up only being a 4. So then to top it off tests came back from Doc yesterday I do have to go in for surgery next FRI!! It was either now or after the trip. So I really hope they do a good deal free park hoppers room rate whatever I really need some cheering up

Kayte... Praying all goes well with your surgery.
My DH and his mom--and my DH and his dad--also have issues, and it's never easy to know what to do. Wishing you peaceful resolution.

All you guys talking about the resorts looking like where you live make me laugh. I don't have that problem! Really I don't think a resort that represents WI would be a hot seller

Oh, don't be so sure! Senior year in college my girlfriends and I decided to take our big Spring Break trip to...Wisconsin Dells! Yep, Wisconsin in March--we had such a ball! We're talking about a girls-only trip next year, when we'll all be turning 40, and might go back there!

 

[Philharmagiclover]

Ive worked the numbers for the "alleged" code and it doesn't work for us!

Right now I have two ressies Dec 30 & 31 CSR and Jan 1 - 12 ASSp. I used the AP rate for the second ressie and was going to buy one AP and then the rest 10 PH. (we are spending two day visiting family)

Sooo...In order to use the "alleged" code I would need to buy tickets for the first two days and then get the remainder tickets when I checked in on the fourth. That means my room rates for the 1,2 & 3 would revert to rack rate because I wouldn't have the AP....and well....you get the picture!

Now, I'm furiously trying to see how many of my friends I can call and help them make vaca plans using the "alleged" code info. Someone might as well get the use of it!

This all works out just as well....now DH will have to take DS to ESPN weekend to justify the AP and then of course we will have to go back in the fall! Woohoo....I think this will work out better for me in the end!

Hope the code works for everyone else!

 

[coffeehousemom]

Kayte... Praying all goes well with your surgery.
My DH and his mom--and my DH and his dad--also have issues, and it's never easy to know what to do. Wishing you peaceful resolution.



Oh, don't be so sure! Senior year in college my girlfriends and I decided to take our big Spring Break trip to...Wisconsin Dells! Yep, Wisconsin in March--we had such a ball! We're talking about a girls-only trip next year, when we'll all be turning 40, and might go back there!

Thanks actually the Dells is a very popular place for Spring Break not easy to get a reservation then at all. The majority of the 'nice" water parks are indoor parks anymore. Which is good since the lake is gone now

 

[Pluto_fan]

I've stayed away from the code threads--I like it here where it's safe! Could someone please give me a quick summary of what we THINK is coming out? (I know it's all speculation at this point, but I'd like to do a little number crunching too!)

 

[Pluto_fan]

Thanks actually the Dells is a very popular place for Spring Break not easy to get a reservation then at all. The majority of the 'nice" water parks are indoor parks anymore. Which is good since the lake is gone now

We were there in...um...1991. I think it was a lot less built-up then! We rented a condo and mostly stayed there, watching movies on the VCR.