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[Sandy321]

You know, it's funny you should say that, cuz, maroo and I were talking on the phone earlier, and we thought it'd be doubly hilarious if we just saved these stupid little plans (that we all know will change about 4 trillion times before we go ) and compared them to what we actually DO do! HA, do-do! I crack myself up!! Although, that's not so funny when that's what my dog does in the very places I need to go when it's dark outside!

So, I'll just hang onto these little gems and we'll play compare-o-rama next September. Now, won't THAT be fun?!

P.S. Why does my ticker keep saying 11 mos. and 18 days? Is it like stuck or something, I know it's been more than 24 hours and it hasn't changed!

I'm back - I (kinda) worked today... half day substituting for a reading specialist teacher - nice - $50 for Disney!!

stupid little plans? I dont THINK so!!

Thanks for keeping my place on the couch!! No taco bell - I have to run 13.1 miles pretty soon I know it will be easier if I shed 20 - 30#

compar-o-rama Have you heard of CRAFT? or CRS? Its this well documented disease... acroynm (CRAFT = Cant Remember A Freekin Thing... CRS - Cant Remember Stuff)

Now you may have noticed I made some tie dye shirts - or practiced making some tie dye shirts - it lead me to this board here called Disney Tips - these people on this disboards have some serious addictions, and talents!! I"m telling you -

You want to be prepared? you want to be organized? Take a look at what they call "Planning Journals"

Holy MOly its now more complicated!!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1801752

I cant find THE link - but think of a 3 ring binder - with sleeves to protect the pages you print... BUT here is the link where they got the page dividers printed from!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2116437&highlight=planning+journal

I"ll keep looking!!

FOUND IT!! Take a look - this one has pictures!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2115381

 

[All7OfUs]

Well, I really didn't mean that they were "stupid", in the sense that I was an idiot in making them, really, more like, these are early on in the game plans, and will most likely be thrown out for all manner of reasons before long anyway. So, let's say hmmm.... groping for a good word here... reaching for my thesaurus....banal, absurd, inane plans (that's banal WITH A "B", pul-eeeze!) which actually was a fun exercise cementing even further how much maroo and I think alike! How fun is that?!

Sandy, I love your acronyms. My husband always calls me crafty (I scrap and quilt, and quill (does anyone even know what that is anymore?), and NO I'm not 75 or play bridge, but now this takes on a whole different meaning! Next time I catch him having a senior moment (now there's a thought, he can actually join the AARP in about 4 years ) I'll call him crafty!

I don't do notebooks. I have all my "stuff" on my Microsoft Notebook pages, and eventually that info will be turned into handy-dandy little cheat sheets to be carried in the parks with me. Yeah, I'm geeky, I laminate. There, that's a question only DIS-ers would ever "get". Can you imagine it: You walk into work, and start daydreaming of your trip that's like 11 months away, like some uber-obsessed moron, and your mouth suddenly shoots off, "Do you laminate?" Weirded out co-worker says: "Excuse me? Ummm, do I need to call a doctor for you?" You won't be invited to next year's picnic; maybe not even the Christmas party.

P.S. My ticker STILL says 11 mos. 18 days. I'm getting very, very worried, I didn't do something right. Rats!

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw, it's so much fun planning, isn't it?!

 

[Sandy321]

I'm seriously going to take up sewing - I"d like to make pillows or something for the Big Give....

I'm not crafty - but I copy well!! (did you look at the last page of that thread I posted?

I found an online planning journal while trying to find that thread with the picture of a REAL Planning PLANNING Journal! My computer crashes or takes too long to load, so I cant fathom relying on my computer to hold all my secret plans!!

OK - dh just called and emailed, I must get outside for 30 min... I"M GOING TO DISNEY

just 30 min... just 30 min... just 30 min....

*sigh

 

[eandesmom]

That is so, and I do mean SO, ironic that I JUST (I'm really NOT joking around here!) came from your PTR!! I figured, this lady is too much like me NOT to miss out on hers. What other kind of crazy person would start a PTR over a year out??!!

Obviously, it will NOW NOT be acceptable to lurk on yours, so I'm going back to add yours to my favorites and will post!! Promise!

Yay! That's so funny!

I'm pretty sure you won't have to slay too many brain cells figuring out where those shirts came from! I can't wait to see mine- and won't until the day I get there!! Okay, that's just weird!

I'd have a hard time waiting that long. I'd want it now and to wear it now. In fact I may just have to place a halloween order for myself. Just because.

Those letters are in a letter hanger thingy, waiting to be framed. From those letters I learned a TON about Disney history that I never knew before. Did you follow that link in that post?? There are some people on these boards here than far outrank any of us on Disney history. I had no idea that the Disney Burbank studios housed troops on the day of Pearl Harbor!

Ooh! No I didn't, I need to go back and look. I was happy to just make it through the links, whew!

Ok.

First...I have not looked at Liesa's plans. These are from my head.

And I am sick. So...take that for what it is worth!

One thing to note...we are not releasing the TOP SECRET plans for where we plan to eat. So...you won't really know all of my motives for why I have us going certain places until you know that...I had to rearrange a little bit to have us be close to where we eat.

Here was my overall strategy.

* We have already established that we plan to take advantage of EMH. It is September and the hours are short - so you really need to or you will miss major park time.

* Having said that...I purposefully stayed away from a couple of early EMH's...

* I tried to make sure we were at rope drop for each park. It is fun to see the rope drop "ceremonies" and being there early and walking quickly to our favorite attractions...and maybe riding them over and over until the lines get long or we get tired of riding.

I love how your plans ended up so similar!!!

Have you heard of CRAFT? or CRS? Its this well documented disease... acroynm (CRAFT = Cant Remember A Freekin Thing... CRS - Cant Remember Stuff)

CRAFT. I am SO using that!!!

I don't do notebooks. I have all my "stuff" on my Microsoft Notebook pages, and eventually that info will be turned into handy-dandy little cheat sheets to be carried in the parks with me. Yeah, I'm geeky, I laminate.

P.S. My ticker STILL says 11 mos. 18 days. I'm getting very, very worried, I didn't do something right. Rats!

Nothing wrong with that! I put it all in outlook, pdf the pages, shrink to fit and then put them in a photo sized binder by day that actually fits in my park bag. I can't do the giant binder thingys. Of course it will have covers and such, DDP snack cheat sheets, park maps, resort info..

 

[maroo]

It's scary how your plans are very similar.

Maroo.... You've been forgetting a few things lately...

I'm going to blame it on the swine! I hope you don't forget to make these ADR's..... sometime in March I believe.

I was going to jump on your PTR to ask you a question, but since I started typing here I'll just ask it here. Last week (or so) you posted a list of Disney podcasts that you like. Could you let me know where that list is or repost it? I subbed to the DIS podcast and DL 3-4 episodes and I can't make it through 10 minutes of it. <-- that's me ducking from whatever flames are going to come my way. I really want to like it but it's not working for me.

Me? Forgetting things? Hmm. I have no idea what you are talking about. Maybe I forgot.

But I did NOT forget the podcasts!

I understand about the DIS one. No flames here. I will keep my thoughts...uh...ur...to myself. I like the DIS.

Having said that...in alphabetical order...as to not offend anyone....


All About the Mouse
www.allaboutthemouse.com
Two podcasters. Both very nice guys. Entertaining. They play games and have really good interviews. The information, though, can be less reliable than some podcasts. And they are helping me raise money for GKTW - which completely melts my heart! Length: These average an hour and a half - but can be broken up in segments...as they usually have news and an interview, etc. These come out on Friday's.


Be Our Guest Podcast
www.beourguestpodcast.com
Mike is the main podcaster. He is a teacher. His podcasts are more like sitting at a coffee table and talking Disney. I love them. And this Monday's podcast....well...let's just say there will be someone familiar on there. He interviews a lot of "regular" people to be on his podcast. Regular people like you and me that have been to Disney - to do trip reports. These are usually 30-45 minutes long. These come out on Monday's and Friday's.


DIS Unplugged
www.wdwinfo.com or www.disboards.com
A round table discussion on Wednesdays with a group of podcasters. Their email show is released on Thursdays. Length is usually about an hour or so for each. You will get honest opinions about Disney, which include negative news and views. I find this one very interesting to listen to. Normally these are weekly, but they tend to miss weeks, too - as they are very busy. ** Warning: I would listen to several episodes before allowing your children to listen. Much like I would watch the news with my kids. I am not a parent, but this is one that I would not just let William listen to without me listening, too. So, take that for what it is worth.



WDW Radio Show
http://www.wdwradio.com
Lou Mongello
He receives awards all the time for his podcast. Considered in some circles to be the best podcast out there. Honestly for REAL Disney geeks. Disney history, current news. He is a major Disney fan and I have never heard him criticize Disney. He is also very approachable. He has these cool "LIVE" webcam events that are usually impromptu. I watched D23 for HOURS "in the box" with 200 of my friends during D23 through Lou's laptop. He also does Disney news and answers emails on occasion.
Episodes average 2 hours in length and are usually released on Sundays, but not always.
He also has great audio and video from the parks. Very impressive.



WDW Today *Not to be confused with WDW News Today*
http://www.wdwtoday.com
Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, Mike Scopa and Len Testa. They are FULL of knowledge about Disney. I have met three of these guys and they are VERY nice guys. Very approachable. Len Testa is the author of The Unofficial Guide to WDW - to give you an idea of the depth of their Disney knowledge. Length: Usually 25-35 minutes long. They are released each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Wednesday is "Listener Questions" where they read emails and answer them in fast succession.



These are the ones I normally listen to. There are hundreds on iTunes. I have not listened to all of them...but these are the ones I have listened to.

I listen to podcasts in lieu of the radio, which is how I have time to listen to so many each week. It beats listening to the "real" news. Lots happier!

Ok....Hijack over!

 

[Sandy321]

Yay! That's so funny!

I'd have a hard time waiting that long. I'd want it now and to wear it now. In fact I may just have to place a halloween order for myself. Just because.




Ooh! No I didn't, I need to go back and look. I was happy to just make it through the links, whew!



I love how your plans ended up so similar!!!



CRAFT. I am SO using that!!!



Nothing wrong with that! I put it all in outlook, pdf the pages, shrink to fit and then put them in a photo sized binder by day that actually fits in my park bag. I can't do the giant binder thingys. Of course it will have covers and such, DDP snack cheat sheets, park maps, resort info..

A DISigner!!

outlook, pdf pages, shring to fig.... The HILLS are alive... with the sound of music.....

How long have you been Disigning? Off to check your PTR - I almost clicked on it several times - I love the THV!!

 

[All7OfUs]

Well I feel honored for being the first!!!!! Here's one more -->
I always come over here to check up on what new plans you have... or just to read the funny banter.


By your day 1 plan, I can see that the TC3 isn't going to be messing around! Now would your trip get here already so I can read your TR???????

Why thank you! We just ran out of popcorn, and can't get it here. So, I"ll have to nibble on this quite tasty virtual version.

No, no horking around here!! We mean business!

It's scary how your plans are very similar.

Tis scary, ain't it?

Aw, it's so much fun planning, isn't it?!

It soooo fun planning! I think this year leading up to our trip, will be almost as fun as the real deal.

I'm seriously going to take up sewing - I"d like to make pillows or something for the Big Give....

I'm not crafty - but I copy well!! (did you look at the last page of that thread I posted?

just 30 min... just 30 min... just 30 min....

*sigh

Quilting is the way to go!! I love to play with the colors and patterns! I, too, really only just copy. I have designed my own quilts, but that is a ton of work, and I'd rather have someone else to the hard work for me. Later today, I'll post pictures of the 4!!! projects I have going. I'll take the risk of sounding like I'm blowing my own horn, but I really, really love the way each of them has turned out- so far. It's fun to have an end product, and to say you've done all by yourself!

30 minutes isn't sooo bad! You've got a great hubby who really cares a heap about you and your health!! Mine is the same way.... my best coach ever!

Yay! That's so funny!

I'd have a hard time waiting that long. I'd want it now and to wear it now. In fact I may just have to place a halloween order for myself. Just because.




Ooh! No I didn't, I need to go back and look. I was happy to just make it through the links, whew!



I love how your plans ended up so similar!!!

Nothing wrong with that! I put it all in outlook, pdf the pages, shrink to fit and then put them in a photo sized binder by day that actually fits in my park bag. I can't do the giant binder thingys. Of course it will have covers and such, DDP snack cheat sheets, park maps, resort info..

I know! I really want to wear my shirt now, but it would be soooo out of place here anyway. I'll just wait and wear it virgin style when I arrive- all the more anticipation.

I can't believe someone actually went back and read all the links. I look back occasionally to add a new link, and can hardly believe how many are already there!!! I guess we're a little long-winded- but then again, there ARE 2 of us, and sometimes 3.

We are shockingly alike in our scheming and conspiring! Muahahaha!

I made a little handmade book-like thing with my Zutter Binder, which has tons of notes and scribbles in it. But I'm thinking of making a new one to actually tuck in my bag to take to the park with me. With sections for Trip Notes, Dining Notes, and all the important info. I'd LOVE to put in section dividers, but don't have the foggiest clue where to start either pilfering other people's designs or designing my own. Can I PM you??

A DISigner!!

outlook, pdf pages, shring to fig.... The HILLS are alive... with the sound of music.....

How long have you been Disigning? Off to check your PTR - I almost clicked on it several times - I love the THV!!

yes, I"m particularly thrilled to get to know E squared's Mom as well!! I'm so glad she hopped on over to join the fun!! I went over to her report last night (my time) and her family is just delightful!

 

[eandesmom]

I know! I really want to wear my shirt now, but it would be soooo out of place here anyway. I'll just wait and wear it virgin style when I arrive- all the more anticipation.

I can't believe someone actually went back and read all the links. I look back occasionally to add a new link, and can hardly believe how many are already there!!! I guess we're a little long-winded- but then again, there ARE 2 of us, and sometimes 3.

I made a little handmade book-like thing with my Zutter Binder, which has tons of notes and scribbles in it. But I'm thinking of making a new one to actually tuck in my bag to take to the park with me. With sections for Trip Notes, Dining Notes, and all the important info. I'd LOVE to put in section dividers, but don't have the foggiest clue where to start either pilfering other people's designs or designing my own. Can I PM you??

Ok, that makes sense on wearing the T now...duh!

I love the links, you can jump into a 50 page TR or PTR and actually join a party that is already started. Otherwise well, it's a bit overwhelming!

And of COURSE! PM away

yes, I"m particularly thrilled to get to know E squared's Mom as well!! I'm so glad she hopped on over to join the fun!! I went over to her report last night (my time) and her family is just delightful!

I love that, Esquared So glad you are joining me in my journey too!

 

[All7OfUs]

Here are my responses to your very good plan...

Ok.

First...I have not looked at Liesa's plans. These are from my head.

That was the plan- for us to do this completely separately, so this exercise would be even more helpful than just giving us practice. See? It's all about making sure the Soldiers are well-prepared to do serious battle, so as to enjoy our spoils of war all the more!

And I am sick. So...take that for what it is worth!

So, glad you're feeling at least a little better- now, let's keep our sweet self OUT of the hospital, OK? Those Skype messages you send me give me heart failure!

One thing to note...we are not releasing the TOP SECRET plans for where we plan to eat. So...you won't really know all of my motives for why I have us going certain places until you know that...I had to rearrange a little bit to have us be close to where we eat.

Yes, those will have to wait my friends, until nearly ADR time, or about a month before. I know it seems like a long, long time, but the wait will be worth it, and I think the time will really fly by!! Although, I'm contemplating slowly- VERY slowly, revealing the choices by way of another guessing game. AS per KathyRN's suggestion...

Here was my overall strategy.

* We have already established that we plan to take advantage of EMH. It is September and the hours are short - so you really need to or you will miss major park time.

MAJOR!

* Having said that...I purposefully stayed away from a couple of early EMH's...

* I tried to make sure we were at rope drop for each park. It is fun to see the rope drop "ceremonies" and being there early and walking quickly to our favorite attractions...and maybe riding them over and over until the lines get long or we get tired of riding.

Can anyone say EE- Again!! and again, and again!?


Ok...so here goes.

*takes deep breath!*


Sunday:
Liesa and LeeAnn arrive around noon. I am already there, so I have already checked us in.
To Epcot World Showcase
Lunch in Epcot World Showcase (how is that for Top Secret!)
Dinner in a resort
To MK for EMH! This year it was until 1AM!! I hope it is that late next year! MK late at night is FUN!

Starting off at my favorite place in all of WDW, isn't a bad idea... Hmmmm....

Monday:
AK Rope Drop (no early EMH)
Lunch at AK
?? IF TIME - to our resort to change/shower? (I did this on my last Sept and it was nice to have a short break from the heat) (This may be Maroo only)
Dinner at a resort
to DHS for PM EMH til 10:00PM

Had totally not seen the DHS EMH- don't know why, they were sitting right in front of me.. So this is another good option...

Tuesday:
Epcot Future World EMH (gotta do this one!) Soarin'!!!
eat at Epcot
Mary definitely back to resort - Hot tub time for Maroo! because.....
Liesa and LeeAnn spend HOURS at the World Showcase -
Dinner at Epcot (of course, Maroo will be back by then )
Illuminations

Yes, hours and hours!!! I really want to photograph this area more this time! No, we won't allow you to miss this dinner- no way! Hopefully, there will be no hot tub trauma!


Wednesday:
uh...gotta be careful here...
I think we will have eaten by now. That is all I am saying.
Magic Kingdom this morning
Lunch in MK
From MK to AK in the afternoon
IF TIME - change clothes in the room
Dinner at a resort
AK Night EMH! This is only till 8
Maybe hang out at POR for an hour or so to listen to Yehaw Bob (is that how you spell that?)

I"m thinking just stay at the AK until it closes then have a late dinner at prior alluded to resort?

And yes, this would be a good night to see Yeehaw Bob. does anyone know what time he plays until??

Thursday:
Rest DAY!
Lunch at a resort
Resort hopping
(not sure about supper here??)
I think we should do something special this night...

I'm not sure what to do with this one... I think I'd like to something this day, maybe half a day resort hopping, and half a day in a park?? Yes, and maybe something special in the evening??


Friday:
AK am - rope drop?? We will see rope drop on Monday AM? Maybe a strolling AK day? Depending on how much we have already done? I would love to just stroll through AK - go to places I have never had time to see.
Go back to room and REST! For real. A Nap.
MNSSHP!!!!!

I had this day as our morning off. Doing relaxing things, until the party. Let's think on this day.

Saturday:
MK at rope drop. I know...we were just there. But we have not seen MK rope drop yet?? And now...that I have been on the other side...I simply can't miss it!
Lunch at MK
Once it gets hot - back to room to change
Dinner at a resort around 6, then Spectro at 9:00, then wishes from a different location


Definitely DO want to see rope drop at MK, and a hundred other little things I've never seen! This could be seriously fun day!

Sunday:
DHS Rope Drop! Can you say...Toy Story! Over and Over
Maroo has a plane to catch.
Ladies ?? Not sure what they are doing...but they could see Fantasmic that night. I could watch Fantasmic again...but if I don't get to see it...it will be fine. I didn't really like it.

And again, and again, and again! I also love me some ToT!!! And I guess I did promise RnRC- didn't I?? Alright, only for you, my love!! Hmmm

Yeah, maybe dinner at a resort again? or pool/ hot tubbing time, or ??

Monday:
I bet Liesa and LeeAnn hit AK at Rope Drop
and leave around lunch.

Unless they just HAVE to leave from MK

I kinda like that plan- to hit AK again, just to stroll on the paths. Or we'll just leave it completely open and go to whatever park seems like we didn't get enough of.

 

[that's nice]

I started going through my PTR last night and got to page 26...lol I am trying to compile a list of all the great ideas people have given me. Unfortunately, there wasn't many up to this point. So I spent about an hour reading everything... it was pretty entertaining. One thing I did read was a little hint about where you were thinking about eating on your first day. You gave 2 choices...i don't want to give it away here.. but then Maroo quickly came and yelled at you!!! LOLOL

Yeehaw Bob from what I understand plays from 8-12. So if you are at AK till 8 you will have plenty of time to sit back, relax, cold drink in hand, and have some fun! with Yeehaw!

MAROO: Thank you so much for the list! Great write ups too! I had someone tell me yesterday about WDW Today.. I DL 3 episodes but I haven't listened to them yet. I will have to check out the others in my 'spare time'. So besides podcasts do you have time to listen to anything else?

 

[All7OfUs]

One thing I did read was a little hint about where you were thinking about eating on your first day. You gave 2 choices...i don't want to give it away here.. but then Maroo quickly came and yelled at you!!! LOLOL

Yeehaw Bob from what I understand plays from 8-12. So if you are at AK till 8 you will have plenty of time to sit back, relax, cold drink in hand, and have some fun! with Yeehaw!

You are right, I did at one point drop a hint on our first of eating choices. But, honestly, I think not very many people will go back and do their homework to route these out. You should think about getting a terrier- seems like you have this kind of personality...

That's exactly what I was looking for with Yeehaw Bob's schedule. THanks!
I will definitely be there, cold drink in hand- but as for "relaxing"; I think the show isn't so condusive to sitting and contemplating... maybe more like frolicking and merry-making. I was afraid he only was on til like 10, and then it wouldn't have been worth it to rush back.

 

[Sandy321]

Why thank you! We just ran out of popcorn, and can't get it here. So, I"ll have to nibble on this quite tasty virtual version.

No, no horking around here!! We mean business!



Tis scary, ain't it?



It soooo fun planning! I think this year leading up to our trip, will be almost as fun as the real deal.

seriously?!

Quilting is the way to go!! I love to play with the colors and patterns! I, too, really only just copy. I have designed my own quilts, but that is a ton of work, and I'd rather have someone else to the hard work for me. Later today, I'll post pictures of the 4!!! projects I have going. I'll take the risk of sounding like I'm blowing my own horn, but I really, really love the way each of them has turned out- so far. It's fun to have an end product, and to say you've done all by yourself!

My mil is a quilter - she does beautiful work - first I need to learn to sew something other then repair work!! She gave dd her 'old' machine (its beautiful, really seems new!)

30 minutes isn't sooo bad! You've got a great hubby who really cares a heap about you and your health!! Mine is the same way.... my best coach ever!

and he actually is interested in our Disney plans!!

I know! I really want to wear my shirt now, but it would be soooo out of place here anyway. I'll just wait and wear it virgin style when I arrive- all the more anticipation.

virgin - roflol - I made a tie dye MM shirt - I wear it running - for inspiration
I can't believe someone actually went back and read all the links. I look back occasionally to add a new link, and can hardly believe how many are already there!!! I guess we're a little long-winded- but then again, there ARE 2 of us, and sometimes 3.

We are shockingly alike in our scheming and conspiring! Muahahaha!

I made a little handmade book-like thing with my Zutter Binder, which has tons of notes and scribbles in it. But I'm thinking of making a new one to actually tuck in my bag to take to the park with me. With sections for Trip Notes, Dining Notes, and all the important info. I'd LOVE to put in section dividers, but don't have the foggiest clue where to start either pilfering other people's designs or designing my own. Can I PM you??

Didya check out my links? The one had all those special pages - just right click and save to your computer - then print - or email them to yourself and go to a place (do they have "a place" in crap-stan?) or send a PM and I'll print them and mail them to you!!

just sayin, if you are spending a year plannin it, the journal aught to be purty!!

yes, I"m particularly thrilled to get to know E squared's Mom as well!! I'm so glad she hopped on over to join the fun!! I went over to her report last night (my time) and her family is just delightful!

and I jumped in before it got too far along in the plan!

Just love quoting a quote! Its like something is lost in translation!!

and because I cant seem to help myself...

Pictures of main street ROPE Drop ceremony!!

My favorite people! These women - well if you read my report on the Half - you will know that DH and the WISH scream Teamers get to MK early before 7am to cheer us Half Runners on - and these people were on Mainstreet and - well, we're friends now - they recognized us almost a year later!!

 

[All7OfUs]

That's interesting that you had COMPLETELYdifferent character in your RD show than maroo did. I guess they schedule whoever they can, or mix it up just for variety?

Thanks for the links. I actually printed off a bunch tonight, and have determined for really, real to re-do my planning journal. But there ain't no way in the hot place mine will ever look like some of theirs. The only fancy mine will get is the use of my really cool Zutter Binder that puts a wire binding on it. I do have a few sheets of double-sided very nice cardstock scrapbooking paper that will go on the cover, too. Which reminds me, I should put in a request for a cover page saying something like "TC3 Week of Victory Trip, 2010".

I really hope I can get a divider title page for Port Orleans too (since that is where we're staying, right?!), and I wasn't super excited about the DHS page, so I requested a different version with less pink.

I super-uber wish I knew how to start with designing my own stuff. Do they use a program? Where do they get the clip art? Totally, completely, utterly groping in the dark here!

So, I"ve just created another post for sometime later with my super awesome, not yet made, planning notebook (only 4 x 8 in.). Give me a couple weeks, and I'll present submit it for your approval.

 

[Sandy321]

That's interesting that you had COMPLETELYdifferent character in your RD show than maroo did. I guess they schedule whoever they can, or mix it up just for variety?

Thanks for the links. I actually printed off a bunch tonight, and have determined for really, real to re-do my planning journal. But there ain't no way in the hot place mine will ever look like some of theirs. The only fancy mine will get is the use of my really cool Zutter Binder that puts a wire binding on it. I do have a few sheets of double-sided very nice cardstock scrapbooking paper that will go on the cover, too. Which reminds me, I should put in a request for a cover page saying something like "TC3 Week of Victory Trip, 2010".

I really hope I can get a divider title page for Port Orleans too (since that is where we're staying, right?!), and I wasn't super excited about the DHS page, so I requested a different version with less pink.

I super-uber wish I knew how to start with designing my own stuff. Do they use a program? Where do they get the clip art? Totally, completely, utterly groping in the dark here!

So, I"ve just created another post for sometime later with my super awesome, not yet made, planning notebook (only 4 x 8 in.). Give me a couple weeks, and I'll present submit it for your approval.

That's the spirit!! I could've sworn I saw a Port Orleans page divider...

I actually started with those Disigners from day 1 - the thread started on the Community board using photo shop!! I work at a jr high substitute from time to time in the tech dept - and have learned how to do some of the stuff - but I make so many mistakes!!

THey''ve gone through quite a bit of changes (their own board!!) but there are still some wonderfully kind people so willing to share!

This thread has a list of tips and links to clipart..
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=892906

I see you posted over there on the journal thread!! Thre was a better Port Orleans page tho - on the theme board someone posted their finished journal...

check this DISigner's page!
http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r132/donatalie/2010 Journal/Covers/

she could or you could - easily change the words!!
here's another of her dis igns



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[jenb1023]

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I made a decision....

No DVC for me!

I am getting too many great deals "the other way"... so I figure... why jinx it!

I think that is the right choice!

So, I'll just hang onto these little gems and we'll play compare-o-rama next September. Now, won't THAT be fun?!

I think that is a great idea!

1. I know, it will be a long shot that we actually get more ladies (or families) to join us. I think it would be fun to have more, but you are right... like it worked out for us to get to go together, a lot needs to fall into place, AND I think the Hand of Providence would need to intervene for it all to work out.

Agreed. Though I have to tell you I mentioned to DH about this trip just to lay the groundwork on the off chance it would work out. I could never come without DD (she is upset when I leave her for the day let alone going to WDW without her) but I can only pull her out of school so much. So I say to DH maybe we could all go down and you guys just stay for the weekend and I stay a few extra days. To my shock (though this whole conversation was brief and in passing and he probably does not even remember it) DH did not say No Way Jose! (the phrase not the delectable dessert)

Yeah, I'm geeky, I laminate.

Wow, I do a binder or a passporter but I have never laminated! You have a sickness!

Love the individual plans and the plans compared - I think you will work out the perfect plan for all of you and I will be very interested to see how much it changes in the next year.

 

[eandesmom]

That's interesting that you had COMPLETELYdifferent character in your RD show than maroo did. I guess they schedule whoever they can, or mix it up just for variety?

Thanks for the links. I actually printed off a bunch tonight, and have determined for really, real to re-do my planning journal. But there ain't no way in the hot place mine will ever look like some of theirs. The only fancy mine will get is the use of my really cool Zutter Binder that puts a wire binding on it. I do have a few sheets of double-sided very nice cardstock scrapbooking paper that will go on the cover, too. Which reminds me, I should put in a request for a cover page saying something like "TC3 Week of Victory Trip, 2010".

I really hope I can get a divider title page for Port Orleans too (since that is where we're staying, right?!), and I wasn't super excited about the DHS page, so I requested a different version with less pink.

I super-uber wish I knew how to start with designing my own stuff. Do they use a program? Where do they get the clip art? Totally, completely, utterly groping in the dark here!

So, I"ve just created another post for sometime later with my super awesome, not yet made, planning notebook (only 4 x 8 in.). Give me a couple weeks, and I'll present submit it for your approval.

If you don't see what you want, feel free to pm me what you want and I'll gladly make you a cover. Don't worry about having images, if you have a vision just let me know. I can do all that stuff, just haven't posted any of it lol! One of these days I'll post the books I made for the kids that was their present to open on Christmas day, which told them they were going.

 

[All7OfUs]

Guys, I am really, really sick!!! I was DIS-ing until about 12 last night, (and was on the phone with maroo at the same time) when my son started ralphing. By 2:00 he had gotten sick about 4 times, but I just had to go to bed. I had been laying there no more than 10 minutes when I thought, "Oh no!!" I laid there until 4:00 courageously, like a good soldier at war, fighting off "bad things". It was awful. But it got worse, by morning my whole body was wracked with fever, and I can't even hardly move. I have slept all day with my sicko kid next to me!!!

All I can say is I have never been so thankful for a househelper who could be here to cook for the kids, do the dishes, make me huge pot of chicken soup and clean up the bathroom. DH will be out of town until tomorrow night. Did I mention that I am very thankful that my water came back on last night. It had been off for 5 days!!, and came on just in the nick of time!!! PTL!!!

Hoping to be better in a couple of days so I can be with you all again.

 

[jenb1023]

Oh no! Feel better soon!

 

[All7OfUs]

Thanks! It's Saturday morning now, and I still feel crappy! Ohhhhh, the headache! Had to cancel my quilting group, and had to cancel the Pride and Prejudice Marathon too. Hopefully, I can still watch some of that later today!