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

[jenjolt]

I love the sayings on those luggage tags I'm going to have to get me some of those...well I really didn't get much of anything accomplished today. Tomorrow morning I'm making a very early run to Wal-mart in hopes of getting my transfer paper (which aisle do you find that in??) for making my t-shirts and then getting my hair done.

I also have to get grades turned in tomorrow so wish me luck LOL!!!

 

[Monny2AE]

Yep I made those too! My DH thinks I am NUTS



I know, I thought I was done then yesterday I decided to check it out, well now I am making pillowcases...what is wrong with me?

Hmmm pillow cases- I hadn't thought of those yet...no wait my list is long enough!!!!

I found Create My Own Sippy cups for my kids and asked those wonderful DISigners to create some labels for them. And those weren't even on my to do list to begin with.

 

[Kazooie01]

Transfers are in stationary with the printer paper and labels

 

[dklam]

We went shopping today and found some great bargains at the Disney Store. DD and I both got long-sleeve tees (mine is pink with Minnie and hers is white with Tink) for $5.99 each. Great bargain. Tried to convince DH that he needed one too, but he could not be convinced (he is really not a character-shirt kind of guy...........).

Also, about the spray-tanning. DD has spray-tanned several times before dance recitals and proms. It usually comes out pretty well and lasts for about 4-5 days and she has never come out orange!!

 

[Tropigal]

All this talk about packing got me in a mini-panic. We have 2 weeks till we leave and I already sorted all the kids new clothes to pack. I just found our old packing checklist from our June trip to WDW so I will print new one's.

Does anyone suggest any specific ultimate list? I'd just like to make sure I pack the best. We are staying offsite so we have our own laundry all week! So I can go from WDW with CLEAN clothes!!

All this tanning talk too reminded me that I have visits left from last WDW trip that will expire this spring but thing is we are TTC #3 while in WDW so I won't be able to use them if I'm pregnant. I have to see after we conceive if they'll let me extend them or something. I hope so. Guess I'll be pasty this trip....don't have time to tan much now.

Can't believe only 2 weeks! I made a chain countdown with the kids today so they are realizing it's closer!

 

[DisneyLifer87]

I hope it's only up north and we don't get it too!

Well, doesn't he know that the Vikes are probably going to blow it anyway? Your b-day is WAY more important. Anyway, it will be on at my house, he could just call us from the restaurant and I'll give him the bad news! Just kidding. I don't mind if they win or lose actually. My DH is a big football fan, but he loves Pittsburgh. He can take or leave the Vikings. We've been joking that wouldn't it be funny if they both made it to the super bowl and we were on the cruise that day (first day). I'd find him in the sports bar watching the game!

The snow, as far as I'm aware, is strictly for the northerners. Stupid Lake Superior!

Vikings in the super bowl is one dream pixie dust will NEVER help

 

[Singinglizzie]

Anyone have the link for the mousekeeping envelopes. I remember seeing several but now can't find? BTW since a lot of the maids speak Spanish, do you think it would be a good idea to write Housekeeping in Spanish? I am going to add: Limpeiza de Casa/Housekeeping, just so there is not confusion.

 

[snykymom]

I'm so sorry you are sick, but a big WOOHOO for tommorow!!!!!

I hope we run into eachother.

I hope so, too! If you see a tall young woman and a slightly shorter older woman playing with some cards in line for rides, that's probably me and my d! We went shopping today and picked up some games with all the clues, etc. on cards (you know, like Trivial Pursuit), so we'll carry the cards around and give each other clues & play while waiting in line, for ADRs, for busses, etc. We also got the electronic Trivial Pursuit, so that's going with us too. This was all D's idea; did I tell you she was brilliant?

I'll do my best to get on-line to say goodbye to everyone tomorrow, but if I don't . . . I'll be back on the 12th and may get on line by the 13th. No internet for me while on vacation. I'll miss you all!

GOOD TRAVELS EVERYONE!!!

 

[MelXThree]

Anyone have the link for the mousekeeping envelopes. I remember seeing several but now can't find? BTW since a lot of the maids speak Spanish, do you think it would be a good idea to write Housekeeping in Spanish? I am going to add: Limpeiza de Casa/Housekeeping, just so there is not confusion.

This is a link to one of the DISigners envelopes. They are the ones you print on paper and fold yourself. They came out really nice!

This is the thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1755694

and this is there 4share folder:
http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mcraft17/Envelopes/
Password: Disboard

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Yay!!! Got DS all packed up and ready to go! I'm so glad that he has so many clothes. He only needs to have some extra socks packed up. His carry-on is good to go, too!

I checked our flights and managed to find some minor changes. No biggie . . . just a change in flight numbers, really.

Tomorrow I get my pre-Disney pedicure and will finish up the laundry and some light cleaning. Sunday will be a day of relaxing before the big trip!

It's almost time now!!

 

[crzyred]

I love the sayings on those luggage tags I'm going to have to get me some of those...well I really didn't get much of anything accomplished today. Tomorrow morning I'm making a very early run to Wal-mart in hopes of getting my transfer paper (which aisle do you find that in??) for making my t-shirts and then getting my hair done.

I also have to get grades turned in tomorrow so wish me luck LOL!!!

As someone else already posted, the transfers are near all the stationary stuff. Basically near the crafty/office supply areas.

Be aware of what transfers you are getting. In my house we like to use "dark t-shirt" transfers. With those, you usually don't have to do a mirror image when printing, and from personal experience they last longer. Which ever you choose, make sure you read the directions that come with your transfers CAREFULLY. And follow them, even if it seems ridiculous.
*That's my little speech for the day...I've ruined one to many transfers in my day by thinking "how hard can this really be?" . It's not hard...just rather specific!

 

[peach3es]

Oi! We got the stomach bug that you all had! I still feel queasy. I haven't thrown up, but I've been sick for the last few days. No computer time and I fell asleep at 7:30pm New Year's Eve.

Now I feel like I'm way behind on my Disney planning and feeling a little overwhelmed! AHHH! I've still got t-shirts to make and stuff to buy. I want to ship some water ahead of me to the hotel too...not sure if that's a great idea or not.

Oh...I miss you all! Love the weather reports, Soliel! And I know I need to go back and read so many pages!

I think I'm in a Disney panic!!!!

 

[sunshine43]

Hi Snowbirds, I haven't posted in a little bit but I wanted to say Happy New Year to Everyone.

We hit the road in the morning. Staying 2 nights at DH's son's house and Monday continue on to Disney

I hope to get the the CSR around dinner time. I am so excited I am going to bust.

Hope to run into some fellow Snowbirds there.



Hugs to all and I'll post when I get back

robin

 

[dundeehunter]

I'll do my best to get on-line to say goodbye to everyone tomorrow, but if I don't . . . I'll be back on the 12th and may get on line by the 13th. No internet for me while on vacation. I'll miss you all!

Tomorrow I get my pre-Disney pedicure and will finish up the laundry and some light cleaning. Sunday will be a day of relaxing before the big trip!
It's almost time now!!

We hit the road in the morning. Staying 2 nights at DH's son's house and Monday continue on to Disney

Happy Travels to all who are leaving within the next couple of days and have a great time! Can't wait to hear how the crowds are and what the weather is like!!!

Oi! We got the stomach bug that you all had! I still feel queasy. I haven't thrown up, but I've been sick for the last few days. No computer time and I fell asleep at 7:30pm New Year's Eve.

Now I feel like I'm way behind on my Disney planning and feeling a little overwhelmed! AHHH! I've still got t-shirts to make and stuff to buy. I want to ship some water ahead of me to the hotel too...not sure if that's a great idea or not.
I think I'm in a Disney panic!!!!

Carrie, sorry to hear that you have been under the weather. Hope you are feeling well soon!
I am debating the water thing as well. I want to send a case, but I'm afraid of what my DH would say. I think I will just take my chances and pack a couple bottles of water in my checked luggage like last time. We take Crystal Lite packets along and mix with Florida water...can't taste the stink as much!

 

[KatiebugsMom]

We'll be at Akershus that day for lunch too! Our ADR is for 11:20, when will you be there?

I think later like at 12:30PM.

 

[DisneyLifer87]

I ordered two shirts for my DF on disneyshopping.com! I hope they come in enough time. great deals!

Safe travel to all those heading to the world this week!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I'll do my best to get on-line to say goodbye to everyone tomorrow, but if I don't . . . I'll be back on the 12th and may get on line by the 13th. No internet for me while on vacation. I'll miss you all!

GOOD TRAVELS EVERYONE!!!

Have a great trip!! Sounds like you will have fun! I can't wait to hear how it went from all of you who will be back before I leave!

Oi! We got the stomach bug that you all had! I still feel queasy. I haven't thrown up, but I've been sick for the last few days. No computer time and I fell asleep at 7:30pm New Year's Eve.

Now I feel like I'm way behind on my Disney planning and feeling a little overwhelmed! AHHH! I've still got t-shirts to make and stuff to buy. I want to ship some water ahead of me to the hotel too...not sure if that's a great idea or not.

Oh...I miss you all! Love the weather reports, Soliel! And I know I need to go back and read so many pages!

I think I'm in a Disney panic!!!!

Join the club!! Sorry to hear you have been sick. Just think of it as getting it over with so you'll be healthy for Disney!

We have changed our plans yet again! DD7 and I just rebooked flights to go on Monday 1/26 and meet DH, DD5 and SIL and MIL there. Whew! Of course that dang NWA had to charge me $75 PER TICKET for a "change fee". So now I had a credit of $218 and had to pay another $140. What a scam! Just for that, I'm NOT CHECKING ONE BAG! You'll get no more blood from this stone NWA! HA!
Oh well, that's settled, now I don't have to fret quite so much about how crowded it will be in the van, I don't have to sit in the van for three days, and I can stay home and go to my friend's Chinese New Year celebration. She adopted a little girl from China and always has a party!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

oh, now I suppose I better add Magical Express to my ressie too, huh?

Better go check that out!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

I guess I'm an idiot, I can't figure out this tshirt thing. I'm normally semi-creative and computer literate, but is there a place where I can find just the image and put my own wording on them??

Another question is regarding quarter holders. Do you all just use the mini-m&m canisters? Do you put the pennies in there, too?

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

9 MORE DAYS UNTIL GF!!!!!YAY!!!! JAN. 11-16!!!

WELCOME and have a great trip!!