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

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Afternoon Snowbirds!

We went to lunch at Cracker Barrel and then stopped at the In-Laws to visit for awhile. Not sure what else the evening will bring. Probably not much.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

[jenjolt]

WoW what a busy day! We had a great dress rehersal this morning at Church and I have gotten things ready for the Youth Group Christmas party tonight. I have put off and put off my final exam and tomorrow morning is my last chance...so I'm going to get up early and do that, then get ready for church, and in the evening is our church play and then our choir party. I'm going to be one happy camper on Monday when I have nothing to do but finish up Christmas cards and wrap presents LOL

 

[Dancegrl624]

We're going to look at Christmas lights tonight. At the fairgrounds by us, they have 2 miles of lights you can drive through. Then, you can park and walk through more lights! They also have a magician, live reindeer, vendors and of course, Santa! It should be a lot of fun. The past few years we've gone to Niagara Falls, Canada to look at their Festival of Lights. We always have to park really far away and we always freeze to death! The falls are always beautiful, but it's the same light displays year after year. We decided to try something new and different. Time to go get bundled up!

 

[crzyred]

Good evening everyone. I had to work today. This is the first Saturday during this holiday season that I've had to work....and it wasn't terrible! No body made me extremely mad, not even one of the supervisors that I can't stand.

So now I'm home and have to come up with an idea for dinner for me and grandma since the rest of the family decided to go to a birthday party and eat there. Wow..thanks guys!

As for a meet ealier in the month...yeah the 11 is a no go with me. I'm there through the 15. Is there a day that would work really well with the majority...if you're interested of course?

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

HEY EVERYONE! just wanted to let you all know that I have updated my PTR! Hope everybody is having a good weekend!

 

[Dancegrl624]

Well, we made it back from our holiday lights trip. We sat in traffic for an hour and a half just waiting to turn into the fairgrounds! It was fun, but not worth the wait. We also took a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer. It was $7/adult and kids under 7 were free. For $14 we took one (very small) lap. At least our DD had a good time!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Hey all,
Hubby and I just got back from an overnight trip to Branson. They have outlet malls (and the only 2 Disney Stores in Missouri-1 "outlet" and 1 regular store). The boys stayed with my mom (the first time for the 2 yr old) last night then she took them to MIL's today. We aren't away from them often, so Drew was a bit weapy at times, but all went well. They were evidently asleep by 8pm last night!!! NOT FAIR! They won't go to bed until after 10 for us most weekend nights!

We had an awesome trip. It's about a 4 hr drive. Got down there about 1030 last night. Got alot of shopping done, although not done yet. I was so excited to be at the Disney Store. Everytime the "voice" would come on with the music, I'd look at Andy...we both felt like we should be in Disney in a Queue somewhere! Got some good deals but was a little disappointed with some stuff. They didn't have alot of the little clearance stuff like they used to. We were wanting spinners and they didn't have any of those. And the outlet prices were the same as the regular store prices, and the regular store had a bigger selection. But we did get the Mickey wreath for $14-too cute!! And lots of snuggly sweet time for me and hubby!

6 weeks from now we'll be in our hotel for our first night at CBR!!!!! (Unless they close us like the rumors are saying and we get that free upgrade to AKL or WL).

 

[drakes]

Hi Gang!!!

We've been busy getting our house ready for the family coming for Christmas! yesterday I cut my hair off I LOVE it!! About 6- 7 inches fell to the floor. The hair stylist was excited because I told her to do what she thinks suits me... she did great. I feel 20 lbs lighter! She did a "Jennie Maccarthy" bob. She styled it three ways while in the salon, curly, straight with curve, and straight as straight can be! The best hair appointment I ever had! First thing my mom said was - that will be perfect for Disney- quick to style and light and fresh Is that all we think about!
Dh loves it!

So I have a QUESTION:
We have ME tickets and tags.
Should we expect more mail? We have a package.

 

[drakes]

I apologize for the big font- But I wanted to share my news, and get my question answered by your fabulous snowbirds!

Yippee 32 more days!!!!

 

[crzyred]

Hi Gang!!!

We've been busy getting our house ready for the family coming for Christmas! yesterday I cut my hair off I LOVE it!! About 6- 7 inches fell to the floor. The hair stylist was excited because I told her to do what she thinks suits me... she did great. I feel 20 lbs lighter! She did a "Jennie Maccarthy" bob. She styled it three ways while in the salon, curly, straight with curve, and straight as straight can be! The best hair appointment I ever had! First thing my mom said was - that will be perfect for Disney- quick to style and light and fresh Is that all we think about!
Dh loves it!

So I have a QUESTION:
We have ME tickets and tags.
Should we expect more mail? We have a package.

Well I have no idea about your magical mail stuff since we haven't booked a package.

But don't ya just love it when you have short hair for the first time in a long time! I'm one of those people that gets bored rather easily, so about every 2 years I'll chop my hair. Usually at the beginning of summer! I donate to Locks of Love, so I always make sure I have more than enough to do that!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Drakes~
Congrats on the hair cut!! I love short hair!!! I know some friends of mine with longer hair and it's thick and pretty~ but I think most people look better with it shorter than longer!!! I know you feel so much better!! I grew mine out over the last 2 years--the weekend after memorial day, I cut it off! It was only a little past shoulder length, but I cut it in a Kate Gosselin cut. I adore it!! It's a little longer now, just long enough to flip up in the back, but the top and sides are short and layered. When my hair gets long, it drags my face down and I actually feel depressed.Probably in my mind, but there it is!!!!! Glad you love it!!!!! Oh--as far as pretty long hair--think BellaSoleil!!!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

I am at 6 weeks!!!! YIPPEE

 

[sarbah77]

Drakes - I asked my TA the same thing and she said yes, there will be more mail coming beyond the ME stuff!

I'm very impatient! Less than 4 weeks!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi Gang!!!

We've been busy getting our house ready for the family coming for Christmas! yesterday I cut my hair off I LOVE it!! About 6- 7 inches fell to the floor. The hair stylist was excited because I told her to do what she thinks suits me... she did great. I feel 20 lbs lighter! She did a "Jennie Maccarthy" bob. She styled it three ways while in the salon, curly, straight with curve, and straight as straight can be! The best hair appointment I ever had! First thing my mom said was - that will be perfect for Disney- quick to style and light and fresh Is that all we think about!
Dh loves it!

So I have a QUESTION:
We have ME tickets and tags.
Should we expect more mail? We have a package.

Congrats on the haircut! My hair was down to my waist and I had 12 inches cut off right before our May trip! That was a bit scary, but it was for a good cause, I donated it to Locks of Love for kids with cancer. My hair was then well above my shoulders. It is now growing back in and I can't decide if I should get it cut again or let it grow long again!

We should get more Disney mail! It should give you all the details of your package and so on. Hopefully it's coming soon.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Good morning Snowbirds.

DH had to go into work for awhile this morning. The kids and I just got home from Church.

We are supposed to hit 50 degrees today, it's a heatwave!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

11 Sleeps until Christmas!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I think I have covered just about all the WDW restaurants in the Menu of the Day. So I am going to go back and start posting some of the more popular restaurants of the Snowbirds since we are getting so close!!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Good morning Snowbirds.

DH had to go into work for awhile this morning. The kids and I just got home from Church.

We are supposed to hit 50 degrees today, it's a heatwave!!!

We're supposed to be at 55 today, but MAN is it windy!! We got home the other night and our gas grill was in the middle of our backyard upside down! Don't know if its repairable or not. We have the worst luck with those things. Probably because hubby never puts them back against the house. He leaves them in the middle of the patio and the wind just take them. Instead of being upset, I think he was secretly excited that he could get a new one! I hope the inside stuff is replaceable-that one was not even two years old! MEN!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Mama Melrose

Dinner

Appetizers

Crispy Calamari - with peppers and onions and a side of spicy marinara sauce $7.99

Artisan Breads and Spreads - freshly baked breads served with an arugula and chive pesto, sun-dried tomato, roasted vegetable and roasted garlic spreads $6.99

Caesar Salad - Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and crostini $5.49

Toasted Italian Bread Salad tossed with cucumbers, tomatoes, arugula, basil, onions and red wine vinegar $5.99

Mozzarella and Tomatoes - with marinated sweet onions, balsamic drizzle, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil $7.99

Bruschetta - with marinated tomatoes and crostini $5.99

Mixed Greens - balsamic vinaigrette and gorgonzola cheese $5.49

Vegetarian Minestrone with ditalini pasta $5.49

Soup of the Day $5.49

Entrees

Charred Butcher Tender Steak gorgonzola butter on roasted red pepper polenta, grilled asparagus and red wine reduction $20.99

Wood-Grilled Salmon basted with sun-dried tomato pesto over roasted vegetables $19.99

Penne Alla Vodka with pancetta and sweet onion, finished with tomato basil sauce, cream, vodka and pecorino romano $16.99

Eggplant Napoleon eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes over a warm cannellini bean ragu $14.99

Grilled Pepperoni Flatbread - with bell peppers and sweet onions $11.99

Vine-Ripened Tomato Flatbread with sweet basil pesto and caprino cheese $11.99

Spaghetti Fra Diavolo with clams, calamari, mussels and shrimp, tossed in a spicy Marinara sauce $19.99

Wood-grilled Chicken tossed with Pipette pasta with artichokes, peas, roasted red peppers in a basil and four cheese cream sauce $17.99; substitute shrimp for $19.99

Spicy Italian Sausage with rigatoni pasta, peppers, onions, and a tomato basil sauce topped with caprino cheese $16.99

Grilled Chicken Flatbread with sun-dried tomato pesto, pancetta, asiago cheese and fresh chives $12.99

Four Cheese Flatbread with Asiago, Mozzarella, Provolone, and Gorgonzola Cheese $11.99

Oven Baked Chicken alla Parmesan over spaghetti $16.99



Desserts

Crema Limone - no sugar added lemon custard topped with fresh whipped cream and berries $6.99

Warm Chocolate Truffle Cake $5.99

Tiramisu $5.99

Honey Hazelnut and Ricotta Cheesecake $5.99

Gelato - $3.99

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Kids Menu

Grilled Fish of the Day served with whole-grain pilaf, veggies and yogurt parfait $7.59

Grilled Chicken Strips with macaroni topped marinara sauce and mozzarella served with veggies and fruit salad $7.59

Kids' Picks

Choice of 1 appetizer, 1 entree and 1 dessert - $7.59

Appetizers

Garden Salad

Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

Entrees

Cheese Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

Spaghetti or Penne Pasta topped with tomato sauce, meat sauce or cheese sauce

Soft Drinks Available Upon Request

Desserts

Fruit Salad

Ice Cream Sundae

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

There was another snowbird looking at cakes for a birthday at Disney...just wondering if anything was decided??? (I'm sorry I can't remember who it was...Monny? Sharadock maybe???) I was on the cake board earlier and someone posted a nice looking chocolate cake from Coral Reef for $21. That's about my speed but I haven't made a decision yet! Anyone, Anyone...?