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[All7OfUs]

Hi there ernieandbert! You must be a very brave to risk associating with "dependent" people like us!!! We've been getting called lots of names lately (Enablers, Temptresses, co-partakers, etc...). But Depends-wearing, laugh- inducers is a new, and might I add, intriguing new title for us. Certainly a conversation starter.

I've heard that before too, but Food Art sounds more sophisticated; and you know how sophisticated we are.

 

[maroo]

Maroo Tenets Continue....

7. I promise to eat fruits and veggies. Of course - these can be in any form. That's all I'm sayin'....

8. I promise to bring enough ponchos to share in case a tropical system decides to form 3 days before we leave for Disney.

 

[All7OfUs]

Maroo Tenets Continue....

7. I promise to eat fruits and veggies. Of course - these can be in any form. That's all I'm sayin'....

8. I promise to bring enough ponchos to share in case a tropical system decides to form 3 days before we leave for Disney.

This is a tenet that is good for you!! Well, then again, they're all supposed to be good for you. So whatever it takes for make veggies "good" for you is what it's all about.

#8 is such a nice gesture, but you couldn't possibly be raising the question as to your special "ability" to conjure up spiral patterned tempests as seen from aerial view are you?

Seriously, ponchos for everyone could be an expensive proposition... that's a mighty big tenet there!

 

[All7OfUs]

Polls are like pointed questions posed by your mother---- after a date. She wants upfront answers to the questions that cut straight to the the heart of the matter. Did you kiss him? Do you like him? Did he pay for your dinner? Honestly, did you ever give your mother a straight answer? NO! But we can all agree that mothers DO have a way of questioning so that the truth is determined in a timely and efficient manner. Funny how they seem to know everything (I AM a mother), yet leave you guessing as to whether they know anything at all.

It's a matter of fact, Americans are in love the the humble POLL- just like you thought you were "in love" with that first date. Most of us know the reasons behind the answers given ARE important, but because we live in a culture of impatience and frankness, most of us just want to cut straight to the chase--- then, some probe a little deeper. Yes, ladies, we did turn out just like our mothers. And yes, most of you guys DID turn out just like your fathers, like it or not.

We want our information in tidy little packages tied up in string; these are a few of my favorite things... Sorry, I was feeling a little piece of strudel there. I see polls everyday, on every website I hit on; and since I'm tired of hearing how Americans feel about our new Commander-in-Chief, or what they think about cutting their carbon footprints, I made a poll of my own.

We Ladies of the TC3 actually participated in this very important little survey a few months ago, to determine if, at all, we were on the same touring page. I made a list of 13 things that might comprise a touring plan (or no touring plan, depending on how you look at it). Each of us was supposed to rank them in order of how important they were to us, from most looked forward to "I would rather gag myself with a fork, than do that." The results were amazing. Take a look.

ThePreachersWife:

Keeping Long Hours,
Shows and Rides (all 3 tied for first)
Eating at least one nicer, sit-down meal a day
Parades
Fireworks
Seeing some of the resorts
Finding hidden gems and Hidden Mickeys
Shopping
Character Meets
Photography
MNSSHP (she says she put this last, because she doesn't know what it is) (we will fix that!!)

All7OfUs:

Rides/Attractions
Finding Hidden Mickey's/ Hidden Gems
Long Hours
MNSSHP
Sit down meals
Resort Touring
Shows
Fireworks (only Wishes)
Photography
Parades
Character Meets
Shopping
Relaxing at the Resort

maroo's:

MNSSHP
Rides/Attractions
Sit Down Meals
Spectro
Fireworks (only Wishes, maybe Fantasmic?)
Finding Hidden Mickeys/ Park Secrets
Relaxing at the Resort
Resort Touring
Shows
EMH (Long hours)
Photography
SHopping
Character Meets
Other parades (she was a rebel and split parades up, cuz she doesn't need the 3:00 parade, just Spectro)

Once again, we can clearly see that the Hand Of Providence was working in our misdt. Obviously, we are going to be a great touring trio, and get along very wel together. Generally, we all agree that hitting rides/ attractions, eating well, and seeing at least Spectro and Wishes are important. Shopping, character meets, and daytime parades are not so important, and when TPW and I are still in hardcore touring mode, maroo has the perfect freedom to hit the pool.

So, it's only taken us 2 and a half months to set up the foundation of the TC3Quest for Freedom. Phew!! We've discovered how we met and why we're going. We've explored our personal bounderies and set up "rules" for ourselves (who wants anarchy?) We even took a break from all that and told you how we're going to count funnel cakes as vegetables. Holy cow! We even took a mini trial run (at least 2 of us!).

Now it's time to get down to serious business ( you don't really believe that do you?) Next up: Army Headquarters, or Schnazzy Barracks- The Resort is Right style!! I promise it will be very fun!

 

[JPFamilyMom]

Ahhhh, I see, finally got to that Mother update you told me about. GREAT!!!

Well it sounds like you all will have a grand time.

Can't wait for the Resort is RIGHT......

 

[that's nice]

Yeah, but what if we told you that you should bring the fam on down for a bit o' fun as well??!! What then?? We could tell you what we tell everyone else. YOu still have a year (but only barely) to get your act together....

March might be the last Disney trip for a while.... DW has hinted about a possible family addition in the near future.

Mary- maybe you should practice taking pictures of your food before you eat, like in your regular life Could you imagine going to like McDonalds or Olive Garden and taking pictures of your food before you eat I might try this just to see the reaction I get

I would be ROTF if I saw someone doing this. But the thought would have to creep into your mind.... Is this person a DISer?

Once again, we can clearly see that the Hand Of Providence was working in our misdt. Obviously, we are going to be a great touring trio, and get along very wel together. Generally, we all agree that hitting rides/ attractions, eating well, and seeing at least Spectro and Wishes are important. Shopping, character meets, and daytime parades are not so important, and when TPW and I are still in hardcore touring mode, maroo has the perfect freedom to hit the pool.

By your little poll it does seem that you guys (ahem.. Ladies) are on the same page! Looks like you will have a very relaxed touring style while hitting all your favorites. Just as long as Maroo can keep those storms away!

 

[maroo]

This is a tenet that is good for you!! Well, then again, they're all supposed to be good for you. So whatever it takes for make veggies "good" for you is what it's all about.

#8 is such a nice gesture, but you couldn't possibly be raising the question as to your special "ability" to conjure up spiral patterned tempests as seen from aerial view are you?

Seriously, ponchos for everyone could be an expensive proposition... that's a mighty big tenet there!

Well...maybe I have an ability to SQUELCH the spiral patterned tempests as well!!!

And I buy ponchos for 79 cents. So I can afford one for each of you for each day we are touring! I figure we should not need more than one per day?? Hopefully we will have SOME drier days? I packed 10 ponchos for my trip that starts TOMORROW enough to share with Sharon.

 

[maroo]

And just for the record.....


Not all of us turn out like our parents! Some of us break the mold altogether!

 

[maroo]

I am AMAZED at how much alike we are in our touring likes/dislikes! Amazing that three ladies all don't really care so much for shopping on our Disney trip...isn't that a record?

All of us ladies like the rides! That is cool, too! Not every lady can say that!

Although maybe I should have put "relaxing at the resort" above finding hidden mickeys?? But for this trip - I really want Liesa to show me all of the hidden mickeys!

I think Liesa carefully considered things before she brought up going on this trip. She was following my trip reports and really knew what I liked in my touring! She did a great job figuring out that we would be good trip mates! We have so much in common, too...but the commonalities in our touring styles are impressive!

So...my final Tenets....


9. I promise to enjoy the little things. Hidden Mickeys. Looking around the resort. The things I don't normally get to do on my Disney trips!

10. I promise to be flexible. To go with the flow. To enjoy this trip - rain or shine. Hot tub or no hot tub!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Glad to see that when it comes to touring, everyone is In Sync. Cause you know if you the Backstreet Boys or heaven forbit O'Town, well then the results could be cataclysmic.

 

[JPFamilyMom]

Aww Mary #9 is the one for me. Hidden Mickey's, I'm not so good at finding them, but so long to find them all

 

[All7OfUs]

March might be the last Disney trip for a while.... DW has hinted about a possible family addition in the near future.

By your little poll it does seem that you guys (ahem.. Ladies) are on the same page! Looks like you will have a very relaxed touring style while hitting all your favorites. Just as long as Maroo can keep those storms away!

WELL NOW!! THAT'S some news!!!! Holy Carps! I'm tickled!! Seriously, that's really awesome! Keep us posted, but no pressure. And you do know... Disney does allow strollers. And we would all certainly love to be aunties for a day.

Yes sirree! We know what we're doing.

And just for the record.....


Not all of us turn out like our parents! Some of us break the mold altogether!

Thankfully, and to God's great glory, there are some very amazing exceptions!! You are one shining example of what happens when a different path is chosen. Truly, you are an inspiration to so many!!!

I am AMAZED at how much alike we are in our touring likes/dislikes! Amazing that three ladies all don't really care so much for shopping on our Disney trip...isn't that a record?

All of us ladies like the rides! That is cool, too! Not every lady can say that!

Although maybe I should have put "relaxing at the resort" above finding hidden mickeys?? But for this trip - I really want Liesa to show me all of the hidden mickeys!

I think Liesa carefully considered things before she brought up going on this trip. She was following my trip reports and really knew what I liked in my touring! She did a great job figuring out that we would be good trip mates! We have so much in common, too...but the commonalities in our touring styles are impressive!

So...my final Tenets....


9. I promise to enjoy the little things. Hidden Mickeys. Looking around the resort. The things I don't normally get to do on my Disney trips!

10. I promise to be flexible. To go with the flow. To enjoy this trip - rain or shine. Hot tub or no hot tub!

Well, let's not say that there will be NO shopping; just not so much that it interferes with more important things like Soarin' and CoP! (you do remember that we HAVE to go on that, right?) I have a date with Basin.

I did choose very carefully! Let me assure you it wasn't a random flippant act of invitation, but one of much mulling and analyzing. You can call me Freud if you like. Don't you feel better, now?

I"m re-reading my Steven Barrett book, and all the Imagineers books. The force is with me.

How can we not enjoy this trip?? We'll be at Disney?

Glad to see that when it comes to touring, everyone is In Sync. Cause you know if you the Backstreet Boys or heaven forbit O'Town, well then the results could be cataclysmic.

Indeed!!! And yes, Heaven forbid!! Only In Sync will do in this case!

Aww Mary #9 is the one for me. Hidden Mickey's, I'm not so good at finding them, but so long to find them all

Not to worry! We'll make sure we take loads of pictures for you then. Better yet, spend an hour or two finding them with us

 

[MKBekka]

I would be ROTF if I saw someone doing this. But the thought would have to creep into your mind.... Is this person a DISer?

It would make me laugh really hard too...and why else would someone take a picture of their food?

Maroo, I love your tenets!! Only I think I would have a fit if I found out that I couldn't get into a hot tub at least once on my vacation! I like them too.

 

[All7OfUs]

Simply stated (you never thought that would happen, did you?!), we have one year to go until the TC3 are liberated to a week of freedom!! Are we excited?!!? Yes, we are. Give us a celebratory post to make our special day!!

 

[shannn]

Woo Hoo!!!

 

[jenb1023]

You guys and gals have been very chatty and quite funny so I am hopelessly behind again!

Here are a few quick thoughts. . .

I would love to come but for now it is wait and see mode for me with no the likely answer but you never know! TK - Maroo is a temptress/enabler but I definitely think she will need your WS guidance!

Photography is my other passion so I am thrilled to hear you will be taking more photos! I am also a scrapbooker and taking photos of lots of things and notes at the end of each day helps when trying to chronicle your trip (either in a TR or scrapbook). Now the food picture thing I don't really get but I know it is a DIS/TR staple so have at it. (and I do think it would be hilarious to practice somewhere else)

So...my final Tenets....


9. I promise to enjoy the little things. Hidden Mickeys. Looking around the resort. The things I don't normally get to do on my Disney trips!

This Tenet right here is the main reason I would love to go on this trip (besides the fabulous company of course). I love the rides, fireworks, etc. but to be able to enjoy the details of WDW would be amazing! My family trips are very focused on what will make DD happy with a few things for the grown ups.

Simply stated (you never thought that would happen, did you?!), we have one year to go until the TC3 are liberated to a week of freedom!! Are we excited?!!? Yes, we are. Give us a celebratory post to make our special day!!

One more year!!!!

 

[JPFamilyMom]

one year

notice how Mary didn't even comment on whether she will attempt photography at a Mcdonalds I thought the dialogue Liesa came up with was brilliant, come on Mary (too busy having fun in the world right now I suppose)

 

[All7OfUs]

Woo Hoo!!!

Why, thank you very much, Shannn!!!! Glad you could make it to the party!

You guys and gals have been very chatty and quite funny so I am hopelessly behind again!

We do love to chat it up!! HA! And yes, did miss you! Let's not have MIA here; this IS the military!

Here are a few quick thoughts. . .

Only a few??

I would love to come but for now it is wait and see mode for me with no the likely answer but you never know! TK - Maroo is a temptress/enabler but I definitely think she will need your WS guidance!

You have exactly ONE YEAR cheer2 to figure it all out. We'll be waiting... So does TK... WDW is awfully large, there's always room.

Photography is my other passion so I am thrilled to hear you will be taking more photos! I am also a scrapbooker and taking photos of lots of things and notes at the end of each day helps when trying to chronicle your trip (either in a TR or scrapbook). Now the food picture thing I don't really get but I know it is a DIS/TR staple so have at it. (and I do think it would be hilarious to practice somewhere else)

I scrapbook too!! I love it. I have albums for all 5 kids from to birth to about the time we left for here. That means I"m oh.... about 10 years behind!
But I do take photos for the "someday" that we get back to civilization and I can work on them again. As for food pix. I'll be happy to chronicle all that we gluttonously consume at all the sundry establishments we haunt.


This Tenet right here is the main reason I would love to go on this trip (besides the fabulous company of course). I love the rides, fireworks, etc. but to be able to enjoy the details of WDW would be amazing! My family trips are very focused on what will make DD happy with a few things for the grown ups.

This will be the very opposite of what will make the kids happy. Let me assure you! Can you say linger over a meal? Ride the Liberty Belle? Have an adult beverage in the resort night spot?

One more year!!!!

Thanks, too, for the 1 year Dance action!

one year

notice how Mary didn't even comment on whether she will attempt photography at a Mcdonalds I thought the dialogue Liesa came up with was brilliant, come on Mary (too busy having fun in the world right now I suppose)

I was, in fact, amused with that little dialogue myself. I couldn't help but crack up at the prospects of actually TAKING the pictures anywhere else, but we did at the Cheesecake Factory and Rainforest Cafe in Nashville. I really didn't pay any attention to any strange looks.

 

[All7OfUs]

Ladies and Gentlemen...

WELCOME TO "THE RESORT IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS RIIIIIIIIIIGHHHHHHHHHT". (cue cheesy canned music)

Our first, and only, contestant is a group of friends who gather right here almost everyday out of compulsive habits and curiosity. They are--- The Peeps in DISBoardom (mind you, that is not boredom, far from it, in fact!) As a group, they are clever and knowledgeable in the subject at hand. They love all things Disney, and spend (too) many long hours right here studying to hone their skills and master their expertise. This gives us great confidence that indeed, our group will have no trouble at all winning the amazing prize package we've have to offer...

An all expense paid Dole Whip or Mickey Bar!!! (Prize must be claimed in person.)

All that you have to do is guess which resort TC3 (that's "The Chosen 3"- again for those of you just joining our fun) will be checking into for a week of fabulous FREEDOM, exactly 1 year from today!!!

Now, contestants, Look carefully. Behind Door #1 is the first choice in this week's game.

Here we have a resort of amazing whimsy and outlandishly Disney fun. It is called the POP Century Resort. This resort offers spectacular prices that almost any budget can handle. You will find playful scenery, and the World's best tie-dyed cheesecake on this planet- or so we are told (thank you to Great Biscuit for his inside slice). Furthermore, to keep you entertained there are several playful pools to relax and enjoy throughout this brightly colored, childlike wonderland.

Now, to be very honest, I would be very much canned from any real gameshow studio, because they all have their technical ducks in a row before they start taping the show. I do not. I wanted to post a whole bunch of really cool pictures of POP Century to show you how wonderful this resort looks and "feels" But alas, I can at best, only post a link to others' trip reports. (which I won't because it's movie night, and I'm missing Finding Neverland with Johnny Depp ) If you want great pictures of the POP, please go to Great Biscuit's and Mrs. The King's Trip Reports, on the Trip Reports boards (It's just 2 clicks away folks!) They both took GREAT photos of this super-duper "Home Away from Home".

So, this will be your Choice #1 to contemplate. We will tell you when to push your voting buttons, but for now, give us your opinions on why or why not you think TC3 should go or not go to The POP Century.

 

[JPFamilyMom]

I figured that one would make the list. Great first choice