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

[Momof2Disneyboys]

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!!!

Oh no!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

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).

Sounds like you had a great trip! DH has always wanted to go to Branson.

 

[pamouselover]

Hi everyone, Been ashopping. My friend and I want to Lancaster yesterday and shopped all day and night. The outlets up there were mobbed.
Heading out with DD today to get her friends some gifts.
Only 17 more days for me and mickey to have a date. I am so excited. I told my friend yesterday, but she had to be swear not to tell her DD since my DD and her DD our friends. I am so excited....I can not belive snow birds will be flying south soon!!!!!!!

I'm doing my happy dance...I got my Disney Dollars!!!!

We had breakfast with Santa this morning at my sister's church and my son told Santa he wants money to go to Disney World Mama's gotcha covered little man!

I'm so glad everyone's getting their Magical Mail- I'm hoping mine comes soon! I can't wait. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

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!

We ate at the on in Lancaster last night, I got my chicken and dumplings!
I love their green beans.

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...?

That was me!!! I have not chose one yet. But I have got a email the other day from Deb at coral reef and she gave my email addy to the person I need to call I can post it for you. Were did you see the picture? I use to sub to a cake thread and unsub I think.

 

[pamouselover]

Please call me at 407-560-6395 to reserve your cake. I'm here Monday to Friday (7:30 am to 4:00 pm). You will need a credit card number to place your order. At least a 48 hours notice is required.

The cakes that Coral Reefs has:
6" vanilla cake with whip cream icing. Decorated with a 5" disk with a picture of Mickey and says Happy Birthday
No personalization
$21.00

All other cakes with personalization
8" cake with flowers and border - $32.00
8" cake with picture of character - $42.00
Mickey Mouse head-shaped cake - $48.00

Cake flavors are vanilla or chocolate
Icing flavors are white butter cream, dark chocolate and whip cream.

Have a magical day!

Theresa
Food and Beverage Support
407-560-6395 (phone)
407-560-2498 (fax)
theresa.joiner@disney.com

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Afternoon Snowbirds!


Just got the rest of our outside decorations up. Better late than never. Been waiting on a day that it was not freezing!

DS9 has been on Google Earth for about an hour looking at WDW and all the parks and rides. Little does he know he will be there very shortly!!

 

[Dancegrl624]

Hello everyone! We went to church this morning and now we're just relaxing and watching football. Here's hoping that the Bills can pull out a win! We've stunk lately. I hope that you're all having a great day. Be back later!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

That was me!!! I have not chose one yet. But I have got a email the other day from Deb at coral reef and she gave my email addy to the person I need to call I can post it for you. Were did you see the picture? I use to sub to a cake thread and unsub I think.

This was the thread I was on. It was toward the end-it doesn't move very fast and is not all that helpful, but I love to look at the pix!! One poster said she got the one you can order at the podium (which was what I was planning on doing) tasted like a stale twinkie covered in Reddi Whip. I'll pass on that and pay the $21 or whatever it is for a nicer one. I just hate that the ones shaped like Mickey are like $45! WAY more than I want to spend! Let me know what you decide (and thanks for the contact info)!!


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1859670

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Hi everyone! I'm back from my girls' weekend at the cabin. It was beautiful, fun and relaxing! We had some interesting weather - very cold and windy Friday, beautiful on Saturday and then this a.m. woke up to freezing rain, wind, and then turned to snow. Blizzard like conditions. So we packed up a little early so we could go slow. The closer we got to home, the better the weather. Here it was just raining. Now it's SUPER windy, icy snow. Supposed to get below zero and stay cold. Hmmm. Should have just stayed at the cabin. The people who own it had it all decorated for Christmas, tree and all! At first I thought it was for us, but they are going up there to spend Christmas.

Anyway, it was fun, and I'm more relaxed so it was worth it. My kids got to eat out a couple of meals, spend a day with Grandma and Papa, DH took them to see Santa (I said it was okay, because we're running out of days we can both go). Now it's back to reality -

Congrats to Tracy BSN! Way to go!

Sorry about the mixup on the b-days snkymom and pamouselover. OOPS!

Hope all of you are feeling better who have been sick! Maybe all this magical mail will make us all feel better!! I'm still waiting for mine, but I just paid off the package last week.

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Everyone must be busy today...not alot of gabbing! Just got back from taking my nephew out to dinner for his birthday which was last week! Now we get to go to my parents' Church to watch my step-dad in the play. This weekend has been so busy! And I have mounds of laundry still to do...UGH!! I reall need a day off to get some things done around here.

 

[Monny2AE]

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!

Yikes- kinda pricey but then again they were real reindeer!

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).

Wouldn't that be nice!

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...?

I was thinking about a cake for my hubby but I can't decide. We changed our ADR's and are now having a birthday breakfast at 10:50 at Chef Mickeys- not sure if that's kinda early for cake or not . I also heard you could have one delivered to your hotel room but then that means we have to be sure we are back at a certain time. Anyone know what kind of cakes you can get at Chef Mickey's?

DS9 has been on Google Earth for about an hour looking at WDW and all the parks and rides. Little does he know he will be there very shortly!!

I bet you are just about ready to burst at this point! I can't wait to hear the surprise Christmas morning stories from everyone!

 

[drakes]

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!

I gave mine to Locks of Love last December. This year I didn't have enough
It does feel great!

 

[drakes]

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!!

Thank you - I was hoping.... we'll keep our eyes out and report here as soon as we get it.

 

[drakes]

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!!!

I had the long pretty hair and got compliments everyday, but when I looked in the mirror I felt dragged down by it. So I know what you mean about that! It's hair and it grows back and you can do so much with it. Mine if very thick and curly, so to see it straight was shocking. I can't beleive it's my hair.

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Evening, Snowbirds! It was a cold, windy, and dreary day here. The wind outside is just HOWLING!

We went to Disney on Ice last night -the 100 Years of Magic. Honestly, it was "ok". I didn't think the skating was all that great - definatly not up to the level I would think of Disney. DS liked it - he didn't know we were going and didn't figure it out until we got into the arena.

We hung around home today. Watched some football - watched the Colts BARELY squeak by a 0-12 team!! Had dinner with some friends and are now getting ready to settle in for the evening - the Survivor finally is tonight!!

I'm so excited for everyone getting their magical mail. Can't wait to get ours. I'm thinking it'll be sometime this week. Our TA was on vacation last week - in DISNEY!!

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

I had the long pretty hair and got compliments everyday, but when I looked in the mirror I felt dragged down by it. So I know what you mean about that! It's hair and it grows back and you can do so much with it. Mine if very thick and curly, so to see it straight was shocking. I can't beleive it's my hair.

I've always been one that's enjoyed having longer hair - always thought it looked better with my face, and understand completely when you say you fet dragged down by it. However, I'm amazed at how much I love my shorter hair. I keep mine about chin length now - only grow it longer when I want a perm (I do the spiral perms - they're the only ones that don't make my hair look like it belongs on a poodle ).

 

[pamouselover]

Afternoon Snowbirds!


Just got the rest of our outside decorations up. Better late than never. Been waiting on a day that it was not freezing!

DS9 has been on Google Earth for about an hour looking at WDW and all the parks and rides. Little does he know he will be there very shortly!!

Haha we gave up, and did not put everything outside this year!
I now get why people put it up so darn early!

This was the thread I was on. It was toward the end-it doesn't move very fast and is not all that helpful, but I love to look at the pix!! One poster said she got the one you can order at the podium (which was what I was planning on doing) tasted like a stale twinkie covered in Reddi Whip. I'll pass on that and pay the $21 or whatever it is for a nicer one. I just hate that the ones shaped like Mickey are like $45! WAY more than I want to spend! Let me know what you decide (and thanks for the contact info)!!

THANK YOU! Same one I was sub to at one time!

Yikes- kinda pricey but then again they were real reindeer!

Wouldn't that be nice!

I was thinking about a cake for my hubby but I can't decide. We changed our ADR's and are now having a birthday breakfast at 10:50 at Chef Mickeys- not sure if that's kinda early for cake or not . I also heard you could have one delivered to your hotel room but then that means we have to be sure we are back at a certain time. Anyone know what kind of cakes you can get at Chef Mickey's?

I bet you are just about ready to burst at this point! I can't wait to hear the surprise Christmas morning stories from everyone!

chef mickeys will give him a place mat and a cup cake for free.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I gave mine to Locks of Love last December. This year I didn't have enough
It does feel great!

My DD had long hair (and bangs) since she was born and it grew so fast, after she finished kindergarten, she said, I want to cut my hair and give it to people who need wigs. We had a couple people we knew going through chemo, and we had explained about it to her. So she cut her hair from her waist length, up to her chin! Donated it and got a great postcard in the mail from locks of love. She was so psyched!! Now her sister wants to do it!

Haha we gave up, and did not put everything outside this year!
I now get why people put it up so darn early!

That would be us, standing in the trees and on the roof in October!

 

[danceintherain]

I donated my hair to Locks of Love a few years ago. It hasn't gotten that long again since though. I like to keep my hair medium length, so waiting for it to grow out long enough to donate takes forever.
It was nice though, and for some reason I haven't gotten a decent haircut since. Somehow they always mess it up, even though I go to different stylists... it's ridiculous.

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

I was thinking about a cake for my hubby but I can't decide. We changed our ADR's and are now having a birthday breakfast at 10:50 at Chef Mickeys- not sure if that's kinda early for cake or not . I also heard you could have one delivered to your hotel room but then that means we have to be sure we are back at a certain time. Anyone know what kind of cakes you can get at Chef Mickey's?

It's never too early for cake!

 

[crzyred]

Good evening everyone! Just got back from the Christmas Program that our church's school does. I video tape it and my father does the sound for it. So after standing on scaffolding for over an hour and a half, I'm pooped! So it's a frozen pizza night here and getting ready for the week ahead.