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[that's nice]

Leisa,
Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. I wonder if that Maroo gave it to you over the phone or on Skype? LOL

YAY for water! You never realize how much you depend on these things (water, electricity, heat) until they are gone.

 

[eandesmom]

Oh no! that sounds awful!

I am SOOOOO glad your water came back on.

Feel better.

 

[Sandy321]

Feel better! Drink lots of fresh water!! (I'm not going to take water for granted again!)

Glad you have a househelper - and a clean bathroom!! Its the little things!


I sure hope it wasnt all that exercising youve been doing with me!! strenuous stuff!!

 

[Sarilas]

I hope you're feeling better soon! Cancel a Pride and Prejudice marathon! ACK!

 

[All7OfUs]

Sorry that it seems this poor lil' ol' PTR has died and gone to heaven; alas, your dear writers have been suffering all manner of illness and consternation. maroo with her dilemma of cancelling most of her Dec. trip (which has a happy ending for those following), and both of with an array of ailments that would have slayed the strongest of soldiers.

However, I am back, and very excited to be sharing the joys of planning a week of freedom with you, some of my dearest friends. These days I've been in bed, I've wondered how you were doing and what's been new with each of your upcoming trips.

Leisa,
Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. I wonder if that Maroo gave it to you over the phone or on Skype? LOL

YAY for water! You never realize how much you depend on these things (water, electricity, heat) until they are gone.

Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes. I am 100% again, and ready to start another week.

Utilities. We've ranked them from worst to be without to we can get by:

1. Water
2. Electricity
3. Internet
4. Cooking Gas
5. Telephone

We say that when we have them all it's a 5 Star day. THat way we can accordingly label our days by a 3 star day, 4 Star day, etc...

Oh no! that sounds awful!

I am SOOOOO glad your water came back on.

Feel better.

Thanks! It came on just in time for the barf-o-rama! The Lord always knows.

Feel better! Drink lots of fresh water!! (I'm not going to take water for granted again!)

Glad you have a househelper - and a clean bathroom!! Its the little things!


I sure hope it wasnt all that exercising youve been doing with me!! strenuous stuff!!

Yes, me too!! She is wonderful, really like part of the family! And she makes a mean pot of chicken noodle soup which is a major bonus in times like these.

I hope you're feeling better soon! Cancel a Pride and Prejudice marathon! ACK!

We did finally get to watch it! ALL day Saturday!! WooHoo! I love that series!

 

[All7OfUs]

I've been quite busy this last week, aside from the days I was completely out of commission and curled up in the fetal position on my bed. I got to thinking about the importance of a sturdy soldier's rucksack. Think of all the crucial items one who's on the battefield stuffs in that all-important sack!! Food rations, a compass, emergency flares, pocket knives, handheld radios, first aide kits, toilet paper (trust me, around here you NEVER leave without that!!), a letter from his or her sweetheart, you name it! It's in there! Furthermore, it must be properly labelled with proper ID! That is paramount!

And now, I ask you! How would a bag of the TC3 be any different whatsoever?? It must be a sturdy, all purpose bag, easy to tote around for untold miles of trekking though unknown lands of adventure, and easily identifiable. Beyond that it must also be fashionable, but not too overstated. It must be roomy enough for a soldier's every need while enjoying her week of victory, yet not too large that it becomes a burden or too heavy to ensure enjoyment.

Now, it all started out with this:



What to do with a little green Mickey head that I had made a few weeks ago. Hmmm.... I let myself sleep on this many a night, and really almost forgot about it, until I started reading TK and KathyRN's reports and perused the ensuing "bag drama". It was gut wrenching and full of suspense. But more than that, it had a startling effect on me! I suddenly had to have a park bag. So, I went on search for a bag that might work for carrying into the parks- probably not everyday, but mostly likely some. Seriously, I wanted to travel light, avoid the bag check lines, and go with a small Office Depot lanyard like I did last time. Room key, a little cash, Driver's license... what else could I need?

Well, I contemplated that long and hard. This trip is different. Last time, with the hoard of kids, we raced from attraction to attraction and that was about it. We had a glorious time; I wouldn't have changed a thing! But this trip, as I've stated many times is going to be different, more adult in nature, more relaxed. So, what does that have to do with a bag, you might ask?

Well, I want to slow down and smell those roses and go in search of things normally hidden to all who won't slow down. Hence I'm making a touring book with long lists of possible finds. Extra item #1. I really want to find those elusive Hidden Mickeys- I've got Steven Barrett's book. Extra item #2. A pen to write down dining and touring notes, so as to write a coherent trip report. Extra item #3. I just got my first pair of prescription sunglasses. Extra item #4. I'm hoping those cut down on the massive headaches I can get in the parks, thus cutting into my maximum enjoyment. I also want to strike out on my own once in a while, but still be in communication with my compatriots. Cell phone- Extral Item #5. The list could get longer, but I'll spare you.

So, all that to say, I went in search of a good bag, and came up with this. Bear in mind, my choices are limited, and I don't have the luxury of mail order like most of you. I can't send stuff back if I don't like it. I have to take what I can get. Suffice it to say, I don't LOVE this bag. But it will work for what I bought it for. Here's the outside:



Unfortunately, it's really not a good bag. In fact, it's a piece of Chinese-made crap. I didn't even get out of the bazaar before the zipper broke off. So now I have to pinch the zipper thingy to close it. Don't bother asking. NO! You can't return things here.

And for those of you who really care, here's the inside. It has a big space inside, and a small zippered pocket on the outside.



But what makes my bag really special now, is the fact that it is properly ID'd. Kinda like a DIS-sers dogtag. Now, if the yeti eats me, or I get my head chopped off by the track in Space Mountain (one of my greatest living fears), or I am gutted by gravitation forces in TOT, you can return my personal effects to my children.

Here is a close-up of the stitching I used to put my sweet little lime green Mickey Head on with. I used orange embriodery floss with a big running stitch. The finishing touch will be a little purple bow, so that all the colors of the Halloween party are incorporated. Then it will be a Minnie, not a Mickey, which is more appropriate for a girl's trip anyway.

 

[eandesmom]

I love it. I just hope it doesn't fall apart between now and September!

LOVE the bow idea!

 

[MKBekka]

People, please return those personal effects to me. But do NOT return her head or guts to me. Wouldn't have the slightest idea of what do to with them.

 

[All7OfUs]

I love it. I just hope it doesn't fall apart between now and September!

LOVE the bow idea!

I like it too. Don't love it, but do like how the LGMH turned out.

You know you're anal when:

You pack for a trip a year ahead of time.

The bag is safely put away in my closet with all the other little items I'm hoarding away for next year. So hopefully it is not suseptible to dust or breezes, and not fall apart between now and then. Let's face it, I really can't use it except at WDW now that it has the bowless Minnie on it.

 

[JPFamilyMom]

What a cute idea. I cut out a smaller size green mickey head and put my screen name on it, but was just going to attach it to my bag, like an actual tag. I like your idea much better, VERY cute, can't wait to see the finished product with the bow.

 

[Sandy321]

Dis'er Dog TAg

One year we went I was searching for the LGMH - in line at BTMRR - I spotted one - and I said something like "Disboards rock" or "HI, I DIS too" - I got a blank stare, then a "I dont know wth you are, leave us alone" look - very intimidating DD cracked up and said "I thought the Mickey heads meant they want to talk" So then it dawned on these people - and they tried to say something I just smiled politely - the time passed, move on!

Another time at Epcot a mom with a LGMH was laughing with her darling child playing in the fountain, and I spotted the LGMH - and I said "Hi" you are enjoying taking your time - I wonder if this is on the tip board? She grabbed her kid and ran away!

DD and DH got a great laugh out of that one!

One time DD and I raced to the TinkerBelle Shope (I dont think they do this) but I saw a man push a lady with her dd WHO WAS IN A WHEELCHAIR and I slowed dd down - in the show they saw the behavior and the CM said all 3 familes would get seperate turns.... so I started talking to the mom with the LGMH on the wheelchair - blank stare. She even turned her back! I told the CM dd had done this last year and we were fine just shopping! (she took care of the mean man - then spent some time with the mom and dd - but as we were beginning to leave she came up to DD and gave her a pin, and asked her if she wanted her turn! Its all good)

So anyway, the lesson I learned, even when you have a LGMH - it doesnt necessarily mean they want me to say "HI"

 

[MRYPPNS]

Dis'er Dog TAg

One year we went I was searching for the LGMH -

That's horrible! Why would people take the time to make and put a LGMH on their person and not want to share a friendly hello?

 

[maroo]

People, please return those personal effects to me. But do NOT return her head or guts to me. Wouldn't have the slightest idea of what do to with them.

Bekka...Bekka...Bekka!

You are going to have to come COLLECT her things. All of them. How else are you going to get back to Disney world??



Goodness. We are brutal.




My favorite LGMH story...OK...I have two...

1. I had my LGMH on my bag. I was on a trip and let my friends go to the Swiss Family Tree House while I ran to the bathroom. I came back and sat on the benches right there by the treehouse...and...Of course...took my iPhone out to DIS. (What is a girl to do when there is nothing else to do??)

Then the lady sitting down the bench from me said, "Are you on the DIS?" I said, "Yes! Of course.".... Then this chill went down my spine. How did she know? She can't see my little bitty iPhone computer screen? How in the world did she know?

I have to say...I was not really friendly. I spoke. But I did not continue the conversation. I was petrified...how did she know????

It was hours later when I realized it was because of my LGMH...that she must have guessed... Whoops!


2. This was was the best!

I saw a LGMH in the line for EE. I said to the young lady (teenager)...

"Oh, you are a DISer?" She looked at me like I was from MARS! "Uh...I have no idea what you are talking about." (Suddenly the tables were turned.) Your Mickey Head...Looks like you are on the website...the Disboards...

She said, "OH! You must be one of my Mom's crazy internet friends." Her Mom must have labeled ALL of the bags.

Yeah. Well. What was really funny was the looks from the people in line.

Still cracks me up!




So...Liesa...enough of this talk of anything horrid happening to you on this trip. You know that all rollercoasters allow 6 feet clearance...so you would have to be standing up to loose any appendages or noggins. And TOT...surely the worst we would get is a reappearance of lunch?

But I digress!!

I LOVE the LGMH!

I have not shown you a picture of my new bag. I got it when I was in Disney because the bagallini that I had was not doing me any favors. It hurt to carry it around. Anyway.

But I need a LGMH like yours...with maroo (all lowercase letters) on there...and a hole in the ear so I can attach it to a zipper??

Pullleeeeeeeezzeeeee....

 

[TarzansKat]

Alright, I know it's not ideal, but I think your park bag is adorable.

And I apologize, in advance, for my dramatic ravings having driven you to the ultimate quest for a park bag.

Although, I guess it is sort of a DIS rite of passage.

I can't believe all the unfriendly LGMH wearers? Weird.

 

[eandesmom]

1. I had my LGMH on my bag. I was on a trip and let my friends go to the Swiss Family Tree House while I ran to the bathroom. I came back and sat on the benches right there by the treehouse...and...Of course...took my iPhone out to DIS. (What is a girl to do when there is nothing else to do??)

Then the lady sitting down the bench from me said, "Are you on the DIS?" I said, "Yes! Of course.".... Then this chill went down my spine. How did she know? She can't see my little bitty iPhone computer screen? How in the world did she know?

I have to say...I was not really friendly. I spoke. But I did not continue the conversation. I was petrified...how did she know????

It was hours later when I realized it was because of my LGMH...that she must have guessed... Whoops!

Ok, I can see myself TOTALLY doing that!

Over on the camping board they make site markers, and in the cabins, put them in the windows. I didn't do it as I was worried exactly that would happen, someone would ask the kids, or DH and they'd be like...HUH?

Hmmnn.........

 

[that's nice]

But what makes my bag really special now, is the fact that it is properly ID'd. Kinda like a DIS-sers dogtag. Now, if the yeti eats me, or I get my head chopped off by the track in Space Mountain (one of my greatest living fears), or I am gutted by gravitation forces in TOT, you can return my personal effects to my children.

Here is a close-up of the stitching I used to put my sweet little lime green Mickey Head on with. I used orange embriodery floss with a big running stitch. The finishing touch will be a little purple bow, so that all the colors of the Halloween party are incorporated. Then it will be a Minnie, not a Mickey, which is more appropriate for a girl's trip anyway.

Great bag... I love the LGMH! I am trying to figure out where to put mine. I just have the paper ones from Home Depot. I was thinking of laminating them, punching a hole in it, then attaching it to my book bag. Most of the time my bag is under the stroller though. Maybe I need to put one on the stroller too.

When I go on roller coasters I like to ride with my hands up. On SM, I get scared putting my hands so I keep them down. I really would like to get off the ride with all my appendages attached!!!!!

 

[Pollito916]

Love the LGMH confrontation stories! That would make a good subject for the CB....maybe I'll head over there and start a new thread!

 

[All7OfUs]

What a cute idea. I cut out a smaller size green mickey head and put my screen name on it, but was just going to attach it to my bag, like an actual tag. I like your idea much better, VERY cute, can't wait to see the finished product with the bow.

Thanks! I really do like it turned out, and the more I think about it, the more I like it, esp, since it's a Halloween trip. If anyone wants to send a piece of purple ribbon, let me know...

Dis'er Dog TAg


So anyway, the lesson I learned, even when you have a LGMH - it doesnt necessarily mean they want me to say "HI"

Your stories are very humorous- looking back, of course. But sad too. What is wrong with people that they won't tolerate a little friendly chatter??

That's horrible! Why would people take the time to make and put a LGMH on their person and not want to share a friendly hello?

Exactly what I'm sayin! If you put on on, it seems a given that you would WANT to meet people and make some new friends to hang out with here!

Bekka...Bekka...Bekka!

You are going to have to come COLLECT her things. All of them. How else are you going to get back to Disney world??



Goodness. We are brutal.

It was hours later when I realized it was because of my LGMH...that she must have guessed... Whoops!


So...Liesa...enough of this talk of anything horrid happening to you on this trip. You know that all rollercoasters allow 6 feet clearance...so you would have to be standing up to loose any appendages or noggins. And TOT...surely the worst we would get is a reappearance of lunch?

But I digress!!

I LOVE the LGMH!

I have not shown you a picture of my new bag. I got it when I was in Disney because the bagallini that I had was not doing me any favors. It hurt to carry it around. Anyway.

But I need a LGMH like yours...with maroo (all lowercase letters) on there...and a hole in the ear so I can attach it to a zipper??

Pullleeeeeeeezzeeeee....

She actually may have recognized you from your pictures here?? You are pretty famous around these parts, ya know.

Glad you like the bag! It will be in all your pictures...

Of course you can have a LGMH too! I will make you one right away-since you asked so nicely.

Oh, an idea... never mind it involved arm flab and SM.

Alright, I know it's not ideal, but I think your park bag is adorable.

And I apologize, in advance, for my dramatic ravings having driven you to the ultimate quest for a park bag.

Although, I guess it is sort of a DIS rite of passage.

I can't believe all the unfriendly LGMH wearers? Weird.

Goody, now I'm significant and loved. HA! All because of a bag.

Weird indeed!

Ok, I can see myself TOTALLY doing that!

Over on the camping board they make site markers, and in the cabins, put them in the windows. I didn't do it as I was worried exactly that would happen, someone would ask the kids, or DH and they'd be like...HUH?

Hmmnn.........

The campers on the camping board are nutz! Some even go so far as to make Mickey shaped LIGHT POSTS to install at their sites!! Crazy!! But oh so fun!! They are THE nicest bunch of folks you could ever meet!

last year, I made a site marker too. We named our site "Camp Weenie Forks" It was hilarious!! I wish I had a picture of our site marker before it got destroyed by the typhoons that hit for the first several days of our trip. Sad.

 

[All7OfUs]

Great bag... I love the LGMH! I am trying to figure out where to put mine. I just have the paper ones from Home Depot. I was thinking of laminating them, punching a hole in it, then attaching it to my book bag. Most of the time my bag is under the stroller though. Maybe I need to put one on the stroller too.

When I go on roller coasters I like to ride with my hands up. On SM, I get scared putting my hands so I keep them down. I really would like to get off the ride with all my appendages attached!!!!!

See, I'm glad I"m not the only one who's got a fanatical phobia of getting limbs ripped off by steel tracks! Seriously those scare the poop out of me! In fact, I like to shut my eyes on that ride. There's just a bunch of stars to see anyway. Having said that, I do hope there will be some fun changes (the crappy track included) with the refurb.

Yes, go with on the stroller! And don't get sauce when a fellow DIS-er wants to just say howdy. I mean really people, DIS-er or no, be civil and say hi back! Oh, yeah, and go with laminate too. Lamination and I have a sick love affair. (See previous posts)

Love the LGMH confrontation stories! That would make a good subject for the CB....maybe I'll head over there and start a new thread!

Aren't they funny and odd??! Yes, do start one. I'll check tomorrow morning for it.

 

[eandesmom]

Thanks! I really do like it turned out, and the more I think about it, the more I like it, esp, since it's a Halloween trip. If anyone wants to send a piece of purple ribbon, let me know...

The campers on the camping board are nutz! Some even go so far as to make Mickey shaped LIGHT POSTS to install at their sites!! Crazy!! But oh so fun!! They are THE nicest bunch of folks you could ever meet!

last year, I made a site marker too. We named our site "Camp Weenie Forks" It was hilarious!! I wish I had a picture of our site marker before it got destroyed by the typhoons that hit for the first several days of our trip. Sad.

I have purple ribbon. Actually a couple of kinds...


I love the Mickey lamp posts, they have instructions on the site as to how to make them yourself, they are a DIY project lol. I loved the camping board and am so glad I found it but...staying in a cabin you are treated a little bit like a 2nd class citizen by some...like you aren't really camping. Which of course you aren't. But then again I don't consider an RV really camping either!

It's really an RV board I think. I mean it's great that they love it so much but if people wanted to rent an RV they would. They picked a cabin because they wanted a cabin!