Leaving the kids and DH's Home!! SSR girlie getaway June 1-4, 2008 Update July 20th!
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So sad to see this coming to an end, but I must say you sure do look relaxed in that last picture and that's what a getaway is all about girl!
Yea, I was nice and relaxed- bourbon at lunch will do that to ya every time!
HICCUP!
Don't be too sad- I just booked Lonnie and I for trip #2 next May, the 17th to 20th...we're staying AKV Concierge!!! WOOHOO!!!
When I called Lonnie to ask her if she would want to go again, she was like, "Are you kidding?". Apparently, she finds experiencing WDW with me therapeutic and relaxing, and says she came home more relaxed than she could have imagined.
Really!!!
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Yea, I was nice and relaxed- bourbon at lunch will do that to ya every time!
HICCUP!
When I called Lonnie to ask her if she would want to go again, she was like, "Are you kidding?". Apparently, she finds experiencing WDW with me therapeutic and relaxing, and says she came home more relaxed than she could have imagined.
Well I surely don't blame her I'd have said "are you kidding" too!! Have fun planning next year.
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Our big night out, drinking around the world in Epcot-WOOHOO!!
We started out at Planet Earth, which I had saved for later in the day with Lonnie. A friend of mine works for Siemens, and he had gotten us passes to the secret special VIP lounge- which I left back at the room, safely locked in the room safe with my passport...AAAAARGGHHHH!!!!!
Sorry Rob- hopefully you'll take pity on my airhead and offer me another pass next time which I will grip in my hand like a vice until it is used!!!!
Anyway...
We loved the redo on Planet Earth! I had forgotten about the photo at the end, so that came as a surprise, we didn't realize until after it was taken. What was REALLY surprising was what they did with the photos- Lonnie and I were HYSTERICAL laughing at it!!!!
I looked like my usual "I'm so happy, I'm at Disney!!"
and Lonnie....well, Lonnie looked like the lobotomy finally TOOK this time, if you know what I'm sayin'! It was the FUNNIEST THING EVAAAARRR!!!!! We got off and sent postcards to everyone we knew, including ourselves, but they haven't come yet- does anyone know when the postcard comes? Well, we could have stood there for hours laughing at ourselves, but we had to get moving!!! We had drinks to consume!!
Here's my very bad redneck photo, hope you can make it out a little-
We headed out to the World Showcase, stopping to admire the leftover flora and fauna from the F&G Festival-
And Lonnie, with the birds, of course,
We will have to make a point to come during F&G next year, I'd love to see what was in all the booths that were now empty!!
Our first stop on the world tour was Mexico, so we headed inside for a boat ride.
I just adore the way it feels inside that pyramid! After we rode El Rio de Tiempo... can you guess who we hooked up with?
It's Rita time!!!
It was also nacho time, we were hungry- love those Jalepenos!
Of course, we had our new friend with us, and Tink needs a drink!
Next was Norway, and we stopped to admire the grass roof, which in 10 million visits, I've never noticed before! Thank-you, Samantha Brown or girl from the DVC movie, for pointing it out!!!
It began to rain. Just a little. Just enough to close Maelstrom, or at least, I think that's why the doors were closed because there was just a smidge of lightening and thunder involved with the rain. We passed on getting a beer, because, sad as it sounds, we thought if we threw beers of the world in with all the other drinks of the world, we'd never find our way home from the world.
But we traveled on, it was time to enjoy the Joy of Tea. Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present the Green Tea Plum Wine Slush-
Be afraid. Be very afraid. This drink and this drink alone, is why there is no Joy of Tea for me in China in Epcot.
I am sorry if anyone one out there is a fan, and I'm sure there's a green tea slushie fan club out there somewhere drinking these things on a nightly basis, but this, to Lonnie and I, was not good. Tink didn't even want a tiny Tink-sip!!!
But we were in China, and we were so glad to go see the amazing China movie I haven't seen in YEARS and Lonnie had never seen before. While in China, it began to RAIN!!! HARD!!! Like the world was coming to an end!!!
So, we decided to become acquainted with a large group of small men-
Very interesting story, pretty amazing that they all have a different face, and this is why it is believed each one actually represents a different ACTUAL soldier. I think I memorized each and every one of their faces because we were in China a LOOOOOOOONG time. After days (ok, maybe an hour) we went out into the storm and made our way to the rest of the world-
Can I just say, I really wish they would add another country to Epcot already. Spain would be nice. Or something from eastern Europe. Or Russia. Weren't they talking about Russia once? Or Kentucky would be good- you know, for the Mint Juleps. Oops, sorry. But thirsty and hungry world travelers need a new country!!! OK, moving on....
We started out at Planet Earth, which I had saved for later in the day with Lonnie. A friend of mine works for Siemens, and he had gotten us passes to the secret special VIP lounge- which I left back at the room, safely locked in the room safe with my passport...AAAAARGGHHHH!!!!! Sorry Rob- hopefully you'll take pity on my airhead and offer me another pass next time which I will grip in my hand like a vice until it is used!!!!Anyway...
We loved the redo on Planet Earth! I had forgotten about the photo at the end, so that came as a surprise, we didn't realize until after it was taken. What was REALLY surprising was what they did with the photos- Lonnie and I were HYSTERICAL laughing at it!!!!
I looked like my usual "I'm so happy, I'm at Disney!!" and Lonnie....well, Lonnie looked like the lobotomy finally TOOK this time, if you know what I'm sayin'! It was the FUNNIEST THING EVAAAARRR!!!!! We got off and sent postcards to everyone we knew, including ourselves, but they haven't come yet- does anyone know when the postcard comes? Well, we could have stood there for hours laughing at ourselves, but we had to get moving!!! We had drinks to consume!!Here's my very bad redneck photo, hope you can make it out a little-
We headed out to the World Showcase, stopping to admire the leftover flora and fauna from the F&G Festival-
And Lonnie, with the birds, of course,
We will have to make a point to come during F&G next year, I'd love to see what was in all the booths that were now empty!!
Our first stop on the world tour was Mexico, so we headed inside for a boat ride.
I just adore the way it feels inside that pyramid! After we rode El Rio de Tiempo... can you guess who we hooked up with?
It's Rita time!!!
It was also nacho time, we were hungry- love those Jalepenos!
Of course, we had our new friend with us, and Tink needs a drink!
Next was Norway, and we stopped to admire the grass roof, which in 10 million visits, I've never noticed before!
Thank-you, Samantha Brown or girl from the DVC movie, for pointing it out!!!
It began to rain. Just a little. Just enough to close Maelstrom, or at least, I think that's why the doors were closed because there was just a smidge of lightening and thunder involved with the rain. We passed on getting a beer, because, sad as it sounds, we thought if we threw beers of the world in with all the other drinks of the world, we'd never find our way home from the world.
But we traveled on, it was time to enjoy the Joy of Tea. Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present the Green Tea Plum Wine Slush-
Be afraid. Be very afraid. This drink and this drink alone, is why there is no Joy of Tea for me in China in Epcot.
I am sorry if anyone one out there is a fan, and I'm sure there's a green tea slushie fan club out there somewhere drinking these things on a nightly basis, but this, to Lonnie and I, was not good. Tink didn't even want a tiny Tink-sip!!!
But we were in China, and we were so glad to go see the amazing China movie I haven't seen in YEARS and Lonnie had never seen before. While in China, it began to RAIN!!! HARD!!! Like the world was coming to an end!!! So, we decided to become acquainted with a large group of small men-
Very interesting story, pretty amazing that they all have a different face, and this is why it is believed each one actually represents a different ACTUAL soldier. I think I memorized each and every one of their faces because we were in China a LOOOOOOOONG time. After days (ok, maybe an hour) we went out into the storm and made our way to the rest of the world-
Can I just say, I really wish they would add another country to Epcot already. Spain would be nice. Or something from eastern Europe. Or Russia. Weren't they talking about Russia once? Or Kentucky would be good- you know, for the Mint Juleps. Oops, sorry. But thirsty and hungry world travelers need a new country!!! OK, moving on....
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OMG! That was great! I am lol! Great TR, Ellen~ I do have to tell you that until I started reading this TR, I always thought you were a young teenage boy!
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Well I surely don't blame her I'd have said "are you kidding" too!! Have fun planning next year.
Well, TigerKat, if she stops saying "are you kidding?" I'll be sure to give you a holler!!!
Thanks, and I soooo will! My FAVORITE thing is the planning...and the dreaming...and then the doing! WOW- love to get away!!! You too?!
OMG! That was great! I am lol! Great TR, Ellen~ I do have to tell you that until I started reading this TR, I always thought you were a young teenage boy!
First, so glad you are lol!
That is the BEST!!!! Second, I am LOL over you thinking I was a teenage boy!!! Just a few weeks ago I was wondering if people thought that was me in my avatar- I had put my DS14 in there when I first signed on to DIS because the photos i put in my sig, at the time, did not include him, and I wanted to make sure he was there. But I think in the morning I will most definitely be switching him out for something else!!! Thanks for being so clear...
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Love your TR! I have a feeling my TR in Sept is going to be much like this one! My Dis friend and I plan to sample drinks from around the world! Gotta love the Disney Transportation!
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TA-DAA!!!! Look! Now I am either a blonde DW or a hot DH!!!
That is so great that you're going with a DIS friend!!!! Is she from around here too? I have yet to meet anyone from these boards, and I would really like to. That was the one disappointment on this trip- that I didn't meet any dissers!! The closest I came was a guy & his DW wearing matching lime green shirts in AP- so I asked him if they Dised- and he said they looked on it once in a while. Then he said, "I can't believe those people know so much! How do they do it?". And I'm like, WE'RE FREAKIN OBSESSED, MAN!!!!
Actually, I just said, "I dunno- isn't it just great." But I SOOOOO wanted to find an addict like myself out there. We're going to Hilton Head at the end of next month and so far I don't think I'll be meeting anyone there, either! But on our cruise in Nov. I'm chatting with plenty of nice people, so I'm looking forward to meeting all of them! And when Lonnie & I go AKV concierge next May, I know of 3 other Dissers who will be there at the same time, so that will be excellent, too.
Drinking around the world is great in Epcot- loads of people are doing it, and you keep running into them, so it's like a big progressive party! You guys will love it. Next time I'd like to do all the monorail bars!
The whole time I've been writing this there's been the most gorgeous hawk sitting on my deck- I'll post a photo of him later, it's really cool!
Love your TR! I have a feeling my TR in Sept is going to be much like this one! My Dis friend and I plan to sample drinks from around the world! Gotta love the Disney Transportation!
That is so great that you're going with a DIS friend!!!! Is she from around here too? I have yet to meet anyone from these boards, and I would really like to. That was the one disappointment on this trip- that I didn't meet any dissers!! The closest I came was a guy & his DW wearing matching lime green shirts in AP- so I asked him if they Dised- and he said they looked on it once in a while. Then he said, "I can't believe those people know so much! How do they do it?". And I'm like, WE'RE FREAKIN OBSESSED, MAN!!!!
Actually, I just said, "I dunno- isn't it just great." But I SOOOOO wanted to find an addict like myself out there. We're going to Hilton Head at the end of next month and so far I don't think I'll be meeting anyone there, either! But on our cruise in Nov. I'm chatting with plenty of nice people, so I'm looking forward to meeting all of them! And when Lonnie & I go AKV concierge next May, I know of 3 other Dissers who will be there at the same time, so that will be excellent, too.
Drinking around the world is great in Epcot- loads of people are doing it, and you keep running into them, so it's like a big progressive party!
You guys will love it. Next time I'd like to do all the monorail bars!The whole time I've been writing this there's been the most gorgeous hawk sitting on my deck- I'll post a photo of him later, it's really cool!
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TA-DAA!!!! Look! Now I am either a blonde DW or a hot DH!!!
Well now I KNOW who you are! Great photo!
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Wow - what a great way to vacation! I love the idea of a girlfriend trip.
Really enjoying your TR!
It is a WONDERFUL way to vacation that I highly recommend to all girlfriends everywhere!!!
And thank-you for enjoying- it makes my day!!!
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Hey podsnel! Have returned from my trip with my DD. Sooo sad it's over!
Both of my girls are now with their dad until tomorrow night so I get to enjoy catching up with the Dis!
Funny about the "grassy" roof in Norway - I never noticed this before either until I was watching the DVC channel in our room and the girl was sitting on it! Also glad to hear I may not be missing much with those tea slushies in China. They were on my "must-try" list for this trip but I never got one. Seems every time I got around to China I had either a Citron Slushie or a margarita in my hand; and I certainly wasn't going to chug and give myself a brain freeze!
So sad to read your TR is coming to an end soon; but good for you to be able to plan another one soon! I'm fortunate enough to be heading back with both daughters in Nov. but I now want to make this trip with my younger DD an annual event. Anyway, I'm working on a trip report myself; hope you'll stop by once I get it started!.
Patiently waiting for your next installment!
Both of my girls are now with their dad until tomorrow night so I get to enjoy catching up with the Dis!Funny about the "grassy" roof in Norway - I never noticed this before either until I was watching the DVC channel in our room and the girl was sitting on it! Also glad to hear I may not be missing much with those tea slushies in China. They were on my "must-try" list for this trip but I never got one. Seems every time I got around to China I had either a Citron Slushie or a margarita in my hand; and I certainly wasn't going to chug and give myself a brain freeze!
So sad to read your TR is coming to an end soon; but good for you to be able to plan another one soon! I'm fortunate enough to be heading back with both daughters in Nov. but I now want to make this trip with my younger DD an annual event. Anyway, I'm working on a trip report myself; hope you'll stop by once I get it started!.
Patiently waiting for your next installment!
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Hey podsnel! Have returned from my trip with my DD. Sooo sad it's over!
Funny about the "grassy" roof in Norway - I never noticed this before either until I was watching the DVC channel in our room and the girl was sitting on it! Also glad to hear I may not be missing much with those tea slushies in China. They were on my "must-try" list for this trip but I never got one. Seems every time I got around to China I had either a Citron Slushie or a margarita in my hand; and I certainly wasn't going to chug and give myself a brain freeze!
So sad to read your TR is coming to an end soon; but good for you to be able to plan another one soon! I'm fortunate enough to be heading back with both daughters in Nov. but I now want to make this trip with my younger DD an annual event. Anyway, I'm working on a trip report myself; hope you'll stop by once I get it started!.
Patiently waiting for your next installment!
CAMSTER!!!!! Welcome back!!!
I missed you!! Glad you are getting a night of r-n-r on the DIS after your AMAZING vacay! I am sooo happy you had a great time with DD!!! And I can't WAIT to read about all the fun you had, so you can absolutely count me in as soon as you start!
And I LOVE that grassy roof!! Such a great thing about the norwegian culture that I never would have known. Yay perky DVC roof girl!!! OMG, that tea slushie in China- they have GOT to figure something else out!!! It was kind of like gatorade met ....I don't even KNOW what!!!
Salty/nasty/who-can-throw-it -out-fastest is what it should be called (once again, major apologies to the green tea slushie fan club- you guys ROCK!!!).Can't wait to hear about the french slushie you had- that's what WE missed- too busy tasting all that wine in France (which is never a BAD thing, I might add!!) so we never got to the Citron or Gran Marinier slushes I was looking foward to- Oh but wait!!! I'm spoiling all the suspense!!
When are you going in Nov? We won't be there for very long, but if we are overlapping, it would be great to hook up!!! Please let me know-
I'll be posting the rest soon, we've had aLOT of baseball recently (not that that will change soon, but that's fine-), more importantly, DS14 is off from school and is having a very rough week. He seemed calmer today by a tiny bit, so it's hopefully a trend.
We spent an while today in an HBOT- hoping that will help!!OK- looking forward to hearing the TR soon-
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I'll be there!!!
Looks like we'll be just missing each other too, we arrive 11/8?????
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Thanks, TigerKat! I hope to be starting it this week.
podsnel - We'll also be checking in on 11/8. What are your dates?
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Wouldn't it be great if we could hook up?
I'll be there 11/8!!!!We're staying at OKW that night and leaving on 11/9!!!! OMG, we could DEFINATELY MEET!!!! I'm so excited!!!!
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I'll be there 11/8!!!!We're staying at OKW that night and leaving on 11/9!!!! OMG, we could DEFINATELY MEET!!!! I'm so excited!!!!
Not sure yet what time we're arriving but we are planning on Party For The Senses that night, anyone else?
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