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[maroo]

Grand Gathering anyone??

Ok...with all of this talk of people joining our little platoon...I just have to give a couple more confessions. I figure if you can hang through all of these confessions, then maybe you should join us!

7. I have an affinity for hurricanes. My friends give me a really hard time. I have gotten 2 people already this morning blaming me for the storms at sea! Maybe it is my obsession with hurricanes (which started before Katrina and has stayed strong since then) that makes everyone associate them with me? Or maybe it is because my friend Sharon and I tend to attract them each time we try to schedule a visit. Either way, Sharon is NOT invited on this trip! But the rest of you guys can come.

8. I am a resort changer. There is a thread...support group...(more like an enabling group, but that is a whole different post )...over on the resort thread for people like me. We change resorts over and over...

For my Sept and December trip alone we have gone from...

POP to SSR (upgrade) to OKW (for 2 beds) (and switched dates twice)

POP to WL (Christmas decorations anyone?)

CS to AKL to AKL Savannah (and we have switched dates 3 times)


So...are you all still with me??

 

[TarzansKat]

Ok. You HAVE to come.

Nuff said.

Be afraid, be very afraid!

Just kidding!

Well, I guess you will just have to ask Liesa and Jen...they have actually met me in real life!

Perhaps I need to get the "real story" from them, eh?

 

[TarzansKat]

My head is swimming from the resort changes.

I may have gone cross eyed.

 

[jenb1023]

These are your confessions.. why am I confessing anything?

I know. . .this thread makes me feel the need to confess too!

Who needs help?

Liesa was talking about no armflab or butt shots and I said I was sure you could help her photoshop anything she wants.

And you....

You have to, too.


Be afraid, be very afraid!

Just kidding!

Well, I guess you will just have to ask Liesa and Jen...they have actually met me in real life!

I am sure DH wouldn't mind if I went (especially if it means he doesn't have to go) but Jordan is a whole other story. She doesn't like me to go anywhere without her (as you heard about) let alone WDW.

I have met Maroo IRL and I must say aside from the previously confessed messiness (J/K) she was great to spend the weekend with! We got along very well and had lots to talk about which was great considering we went from never having met to spending three days together!

Grand Gathering anyone??

Ok...with all of this talk of people joining our little platoon...I just have to give a couple more confessions. I figure if you can hang through all of these confessions, then maybe you should join us!

7. I have an affinity for hurricanes. My friends give me a really hard time. I have gotten 2 people already this morning blaming me for the storms at sea! Maybe it is my obsession with hurricanes (which started before Katrina and has stayed strong since then) that makes everyone associate them with me? Or maybe it is because my friend Sharon and I tend to attract them each time we try to schedule a visit. Either way, Sharon is NOT invited on this trip! But the rest of you guys can come.

8. I am a resort changer. There is a thread...support group...(more like an enabling group, but that is a whole different post )...over on the resort thread for people like me. We change resorts over and over...

For my Sept and December trip alone we have gone from...

POP to SSR (upgrade) to OKW (for 2 beds) (and switched dates twice)

POP to WL (Christmas decorations anyone?)

CS to AKL to AKL Savannah (and we have switched dates 3 times)


So...are you all still with me??

Hmmm. . .the hurricane thing is a little scary! I can relate to the resort changing. I am not a resort changer but I do obsess over park days and ADRs and times.

 

[All7OfUs]

Grand Gathering anyone??

Ok...with all of this talk of people joining our little platoon...I just have to give a couple more confessions. I figure if you can hang through all of these confessions, then maybe you should join us!

7. I have an affinity for hurricanes. My friends give me a really hard time. I have gotten 2 people already this morning blaming me for the storms at sea! Maybe it is my obsession with hurricanes (which started before Katrina and has stayed strong since then) that makes everyone associate them with me? Or maybe it is because my friend Sharon and I tend to attract them each time we try to schedule a visit. Either way, Sharon is NOT invited on this trip! But the rest of you guys can come.

8. I am a resort changer. There is a thread...support group...(more like an enabling group, but that is a whole different post )...over on the resort thread for people like me. We change resorts over and over...

We can open a little office in a strip mall for your recruiting purposes if need be. My unsuspecting soldier wannabes waltz in all the time, lured in by promises of adventure, and a guaranteed job. Hmmmm...

I have actually worried about hurricanes a little, (Not a lot! A little.) up until now. Now I'm terrified. I remember your telling me the fiasco of Sharon and your's fruitless attempts at meeting up. I wonder if I should add insurance to my trip package??

Changing resorts would STRESS ME OUT! I want to know all about the one I end up going to, and follow the threads about it for a long time before I actually get there. But then again... what maroo hasn't told you, is that she has about 4 million ideas on how to get a screaming deal, and unfortunately this often requires being open to resort changes. Hmmm, what to do, what to do??

 

[that's nice]

We can open a little office in a strip mall for your recruiting purposes if need be. My unsuspecting soldier wannabes waltz in all the time, lured in by promises of adventure, and a guaranteed job. Hmmmm...

I have actually worried about hurricanes a little, (Not a lot! A little.) up until now. Now I'm terrified. I remember your telling me the fiasco of Sharon and your's fruitless attempts at meeting up. I wonder if I should add insurance to my trip package??

Changing resorts would STRESS ME OUT! I want to know all about the one I end up going to, and follow the threads about it for a long time before I actually get there. But then again... what maroo hasn't told you, is that she has about 4 million ideas on how to get a screaming deal, and unfortunately this often requires being open to resort changes. Hmmm, what to do, what to do??

Maybe you guys can get some of those campaign signs that they stick into people's lawns. That would be cool! OR you can go all out and rent billboard space!

I think there are some companies that offer travel insurance that are cheaper than Disney's... plus you get more/better coverage.

Leisa... I think you are in good hands with Maroo. Maybe you can pay for a motel and end up in the Ritz! Let Maroo work her MaGiC!!!! Just as long as the Ritz isn't full when you arrive there and you are forced to go to the motel that only has 1 double bed in a smoking room with a shower that only has cold water.

 

[All7OfUs]

Maybe you guys can get some of those campaign signs that they stick into people's lawns. That would be cool! OR you can go all out and rent billboard space!

I think there are some companies that offer travel insurance that are cheaper than Disney's... plus you get more/better coverage.

Leisa... I think you are in good hands with Maroo. Maybe you can pay for a motel and end up in the Ritz! Let Maroo work her MaGiC!!!! Just as long as the Ritz isn't full when you arrive there and you are forced to go to the motel that only has 1 double bed in a smoking room with a shower that only has cold water.

Yes, we could also rent that skywriter and advertise over EPCOT, and TV time, or better yet, have a town hall meeting. Oh wait, we don't want violence, do we? No, wait again, we are soldiers, we are trained to do this.

I will have to look into this insurance thing. But you know what?? This is my ONLY opportunity to go, it's not like I'm going to choose other dates. Even if it's a cat. 5, I'm going! I don't think they are going to cancel dinner at O'Hana.

I know I"m in good hands; and being that she's the only one with credible math skills, then she's the main deal maker.

 

[that's nice]

I will have to look into this insurance thing. But you know what?? This is my ONLY opportunity to go, it's not like I'm going to choose other dates. Even if it's a cat. 5, I'm going! I don't think they are going to cancel dinner at O'Hana.

WAIT A SEC... you guys are going to eat at 'Ohana???????????? I'm jealous!!!! LOL

I just googled travel insurance and found this site.http://www.insuremytrip.com/hurricane.html I never use travel insurance but I think if there was a hurricane they will pay your flight changes and if you couldn't get out of Orlando they might even put you up in a room. I'm not positive about all these 'claims' but it might be worth looking into.

I don't know up to what point you can add the insurance. Maybe you can wait till a few days before to see if there is going to be any storms in FL. Once again, I'm not too sure about this.

 

[All7OfUs]

WAIT A SEC... you guys are going to eat at 'Ohana???????????? I'm jealous!!!! LOL

I just googled travel insurance and found this site.http://www.insuremytrip.com/hurricane.html I never use travel insurance but I think if there was a hurricane they will pay your flight changes and if you couldn't get out of Orlando they might even put you up in a room. I'm not positive about all these 'claims' but it might be worth looking into.

I don't know up to what point you can add the insurance. Maybe you can wait till a few days before to see if there is going to be any storms in FL. Once again, I'm not too sure about this.

Well, I didn't exactly say that we WERE eating there, but it would be a place I would definitely like to try. (You are too good at reading between the lines, my friend! )

Thanks for the travel insurance info. Definitely going to check that out. With more hurricanes predicted, and maroo's track record, we may need it.
I am one of those weird people who does read the small print, so I'll make sure about when you can add, and when it's too late.

 

[MKBekka]

Jeepers maroo! I can't stand sleeping in the cold! (You'd think I'd get used to it where gets to 30 degrees below freezing in the winter) Sheesh! where ARE you going?! You make me laugh!

I agree with you, that's nice- its not fair that we do not get to go. I have never been to O'hana. But Mom promises me a mother/daughter trip someday! Yippee! (when?)

 

[All7OfUs]

Jeepers maroo! I can't stand sleeping in the cold! (You'd think I'd get used to it where gets to 30 degrees below freezing in the winter) Sheesh! where ARE you going?! You make me laugh!

I agree with you, that's nice- its not fair that we do not get to go. I have never been to O'hana. But Mom promises me a mother/daughter trip someday! Yippee! (when?)

I wish I had the heart to say, "Too bad!", but I don't. I need this time... for me. Yes, I did promise. As to when, as soon as you make enough money to take us there. Study hard.

 

[maroo]

We can open a little office in a strip mall for your recruiting purposes if need be. My unsuspecting soldier wannabes waltz in all the time, lured in by promises of adventure, and a guaranteed job. Hmmmm...

Uh...I think we need to vet these candidates...and strip malls may not be the best place to find soldiers that would fit into our little group?

I have actually worried about hurricanes a little, (Not a lot! A little.) up until now. Now I'm terrified. I remember your telling me the fiasco of Sharon and your's fruitless attempts at meeting up. I wonder if I should add insurance to my trip package??

Aw! Don't worry about hurricanes! IF we had one (which I highly doubt! Look at the history of WDW with hurricanes - they don't close the parks often and just put you in your room and it rains and is windy...no big). The people on the FL coast actually evacuate TO WDW!

The only problem would be if something like Faye came through...and it just rained for 5 days...that would stink.

But we would still have fun!!!

See TK's trip report! She describes beautifully how much fun you can have in the rain! We will just bring board games and enjoy some down time in the room if we have a storm!

Changing resorts would STRESS ME OUT! I want to know all about the one I end up going to, and follow the threads about it for a long time before I actually get there. But then again... what maroo hasn't told you, is that she has about 4 million ideas on how to get a screaming deal, and unfortunately this often requires being open to resort changes. Hmmm, what to do, what to do??

Well...all I am saying...

Is I am getting OKW for *cough* $82 per night. And did I mention that came with some FREE Dining!

And AKL - well - someone else is footing that bill! (And even that was obtained at 40% OFF rack rate! )

WL - again...40% off...(actually, I think it was 42% off, but whose counting?)...

I'm just sayin'...

Yes, we could also rent that skywriter and advertise over EPCOT, and TV time, or better yet, have a town hall meeting. Oh wait, we don't want violence, do we? No, wait again, we are soldiers, we are trained to do this.

For being half way across the PLANET, you sure do keep up with the days news! Not that we are talking politics or anything.

Lauren's Mom does not even know about this and she lives right here....

Jeepers maroo! I can't stand sleeping in the cold! (You'd think I'd get used to it where gets to 30 degrees below freezing in the winter) Sheesh! where ARE you going?! You make me laugh!

I can't write out the sound I made here.... It sounds like Woh Woh Woh...

Basically picture me doing orchestra sounds...Oh heck, I will have to do it on the phone next time we talk!

I wish I had the heart to say, "Too bad!", but I don't. I need this time... for me. Yes, I did promise. As to when, as soon as you make enough money to take us there. Study hard.

She can come. If her Mom says yes. I am just sayin'....she is welcome in my book!

 

[All7OfUs]

I do try to keep up with the news. Not that ANY of it makes me very happy!

Yeah, we should make sure they all have the "right stuff", eh? TK and Tink sure might fit the bill though!

I can deal with another resort if you can score THAT kind of deal! Gosh, that would mean seeing Cirque, doing a massage at GF, and scoring a few extra siggie meals.

Ummm, no here daddy would never in 5 million years let her go too. It's already a MAJOR stretch to spend $2,000 to just get me home!!

 

[maroo]

I do try to keep up with the news. Not that ANY of it makes me very happy!

Yeah, we should make sure they all have the "right stuff", eh? TK and Tink sure might fit the bill though!

I can deal with another resort if you can score THAT kind of deal! Gosh, that would mean seeing Cirque, doing a massage at GF, and scoring a few extra siggie meals.

Ummm, no here daddy would never in 5 million years let her go too. It's already a MAJOR stretch to spend $2,000 to just get me home!!

Don't forget Jen!

Just so Bekka knows that it is ok with ME if she comes.

 

[All7OfUs]

Jen, are you really, really thinking of coming along???!!!! That is almost too good to be true~ AWESOME!

You do understand that this is VERY SERIOUS business, right?!


She knows she'd be more than welcome! But honestly, I'm looking very much forward to a mother/daughter (s) trip with her - possibly in 2011?
But that is a long way off, and definitely NOT a for sure anything!

 

[maroo]

This has NOTHING to do with this Pre-Trippie...except to further illustrate what awesome upgrades Maroo can get!!!

We went from POP to SSR studio to OKW studio to.......



*drumroll please!!*







OKW ONE BEDROOM VILLA!!!!!!!

And it has a ....

HOT TUB! (well, jacuzzi bath...but you get the drift!)

(This picture is from www.allears.net!)

 

[TarzansKat]

Oh, my, I am falling behind.

I'll try to catch up!

First, I am happy to be the official arm flab cropper/butt minimizer for your trip.

How's that for a title?

Also, I'm pretty confident you will get some kind of discount. Look at Maroo's streak of good luck! My goodness!

And Jen, are you thinking of joining? How exciting!!!

Maroo, thanks for the little shout out to my trip report. Having fun in the rain is all about releasing your inner five year old. So easy to do at Disney.

And Liesa, I saw that little winkin' smilie for me and Tink.

I did mention it to her.

 

[maroo]

I did mention it to her.

WOO HOO!!!!

not that I am getting excited or anything...

 

[MKBekka]

I wish I had the heart to say, "Too bad!", but I don't. I need this time... for me. Yes, I did promise. As to when, as soon as you make enough money to take us there. Study hard.

Is that the way is gotta be? It'll be years before we can go!! (Suppose I make just enough money for one person to go?)

I can't write out the sound I made here.... It sounds like Woh Woh Woh...

Basically picture me doing orchestra sounds...Oh heck, I will have to do it on the phone next time we talk!

Yea, you'll hafta do it over the phone, I can't emagine you making orchestra sounds without you conducting!!

OKW ONE BEDROOM VILLA!!!!!!! [/SIZE
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So, is this where you finally ended up? Or was that for a different time? I'm confused. And WITH a hot tub...that's awesome!

 

[All7OfUs]

MKBekka,

If you wait for me, I'll take you to Cirque!!