MagicBands + Margaritas + Muggles + Minions = TRP. New TR link is up! 10/31

[annmarieda]

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I am leaning a certain way for our breakfast for sure. Although it isn't anywhere I actually ate For dinner the night before though, I am not sure. I can tell you I LOVED Uva Bar so Catal might be up there as a contender, I need to look at that menu again.

I have been to the Uva Bar and enjoyed it. Really, there are just a couple snacks that I kinda want to get and maybe a counter service at Garden Grill... and I will be happy to go where ever else you want.

Oh my goodness, I had completely forgotten how much better it is at DL. I'll go on it as much as you want! Big Thunder Too! And Radiator Racers fo course.

Yes, Big Thunder will be important for me too. I know they recently had a super long refurb on it. I wonder if it is changed at all? The racers are definitely a must! I feel bad you are so willing to join me on my favorites when I am such a wimp. I am sure you know I have my limits on what rides I can go on... so I will gladly cheer you on as you go from 0 to a gazzilion miles per hour I might be able to muster the courage to drop multiple stories without biting. (although do we really want to risk it ) And..perhaps... maybe... if there is a stable cart, I would go up in that "fun" wheel.

I have great intentions and then, well, life.

I hear ya.

I definitely have a June event at my normal spot, not sure if I'll be down that way before then.

I would be happy to see you where you could tell me all about your trip... I can always travel further north too... But I was referring to you doing a TR for your recent DLR trip.

I am not sure if it does or it doesn't. In some ways it hurt more after (the rolling).

From what I understand, foam rolling is suppose to hurt.

I did get 8.25 in tonight. Farthest run since the 15K which is pathetic. As has been the trend, I felt the IT band at mile 3. But it never got worse and I definitely followed the "long run can't be too slow" mantra and I think for now I'm just going to quit being paranoid about it and just run. It wasn't fast by any means but it wasn't horrid either, in the range of a long run pace that I can live with. I'd love to get a 10 miler in next weekend and then will feel ok with shorter runs for the 8K and 15K at the end of the month.

That is awesome you got 8.5 in! I don't think it is pathetic that you have not got in that long of a run since the 15k. You haven't needed to... so I think you are doing great. I think that going slow for long runs is wise advice. I know someone has given me it before.

10 miles this next weekend? Ok, so can I admit I am a tad jealous? Dropping down miles to build back up again is a bit frustrating to me. I am trying to keep in mind it should help my pace. Still... I do like that 10 mile distance.

Exactly! And a wet sauna on your legs if you are wearing shorts, or worse, jeans. I can say, now that I've tested the brooks in a true downpour...it's not a sauna. I will get a bit wet if it's truly a downpour but it really does work surprisingly well given how light it is.

That is AWESOME!

I was totally torn but....

Yellow.

Something made me think you might go with that.

 

[eandesmom]

I have been to the Uva Bar and enjoyed it. Really, there are just a couple snacks that I kinda want to get and maybe a counter service at Garden Grill... and I will be happy to go where ever else you want.

So funny, I kept trying to get the group to go to Garden Grill and it never worked out. So I am totally down for that! I LOVED French Market so would be up for a counter service meal there again too...though perhaps I should branch out.

I can honestly say, I only had one snack the entire trip that I can think of. Which is pretty normal, I always think I will but it never happens.

I'm pretty flexible. I do have to admit though honestly we struggled a few times on the counter service side but we had some things complicate our days and it meant some rework which may account for some of it. And what really became clear is that I cared a lot more about where we ate, than my folks did. They just wanted food. Now. And didn't care so much if it had decent reviews or not. Combine that with making sure it had vegetarian options and....

I DO need beignets though. Possibly more than once.

Yes, Big Thunder will be important for me too. I know they recently had a super long refurb on it. I wonder if it is changed at all? The racers are definitely a must! I feel bad you are so willing to join me on my favorites when I am such a wimp. I am sure you know I have my limits on what rides I can go on... so I will gladly cheer you on as you go from 0 to a gazzilion miles per hour I might be able to muster the courage to drop multiple stories without biting. (although do we really want to risk it ) And..perhaps... maybe... if there is a stable cart, I would go up in that "fun" wheel.

BTMRR is amazing!!!!!!!!!!! They did an incredible job on the refurb. It has changed and all in good ways. I can live without ToT, not that big of a deal (and I KNOW I will be on it a few times with Mary Ellen next week lol plus the WDW version is much better) and I am really ok if I never go on Mickey's not so fun wheel again. I took one for the team (aka Eric) as I knew I would and really...I'm good with not going again. Although we did have kind of a magical moment that would not have happened had we not gone on it....so it was worth it but I have my quota.

Honestly I'm good with about anything. There is an amazing amount I actually didn't get on, despite being there for 5 days and very few I got on more than once.

I would be happy to see you where you could tell me all about your trip... I can always travel further north too... But I was referring to you doing a TR for your recent DLR trip.

Yeah...I need to figure out how to fit that in.

From what I understand, foam rolling is suppose to hurt.

Yep, and it does. However it made me sore after as well...which

That is awesome you got 8.5 in! I don't think it is pathetic that you have not got in that long of a run since the 15k. You haven't needed to... so I think you are doing great. I think that going slow for long runs is wise advice. I know someone has given me it before.

It is, and 8.5 isn't all that long. But it's about miles, not speed over 6 I think.

10 miles this next weekend? Ok, so can I admit I am a tad jealous? Dropping down miles to build back up again is a bit frustrating to me. I am trying to keep in mind it should help my pace. Still... I do like that 10 mile distance.

Well bear in mind that I will drop down after that. I hope to run 1x in Florida. 2 would be nice but I am not counting on it. Then the 8K. So that will be a low miles week. Then 2 shorter runs and the 15K.

Not to mention I've dropped down since that first 15K. I would really like to simply improve my time on the 15K if even a little. However, it does have a few hills so we will see I guess. On the 8K I am unsure how that will go. Eric is doing it too (as is K and her best friend). I'd love to run go all out. However I don't want to leave him solo. We are with a team of about 80 so he will have tons of friends there, whether any are at his pace is another story so I'll have to play that one by ear. I am hoping they (his track/XC buddies) run a bit as a pack but kids are competitive and I could see him being left in the dust.

Something made me think you might go with that.

It was silly, but a tough call! I was grateful for the Brooks one last night for sure, my upper arms were the wettest and really the rest wasn't so bad. Considering the deluge for the last mile (after mist for a solid 3) I think that's ok. The nice thing was I tested the hood on. SOOOOO much better than the other jacket (the one being replaced). I may or may not ever try running in the replacement, it may be reserved for soccer, hiking, parks....LOL!

 

[eandesmom]

World Showcase Nirvana

One week from today, I will be basking in the Florida Sun (preferably not liquid sunshine mind you), strolling my favorite place in the world, the World Showcase!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In anticipation of that, a few things have been taken care of over the past week!

I have:

Sort of packed. I probably need to move it all to one of the boys suitcases as they are just enough bigger to be a better checked bag. I’ll get 2 free on the way there but darn running shoes take up room so I think I need the slightly bigger option since I only get one free on the way there. I have very little time on the actual weekend to pack so this is good.

Done laundry

Placed our Grocery Order

Customized yet another magic band. Ah, it will be very interesting to see what band works, if any, for DME, park entry and room key. I will have 4 for this stay.

1. Room key band for first 3 nights
2. Room key band for last 3 nights
3. Annual Pass band
4. Premium Annual Pass Band.

When I upgraded my annual pass in California, it seems to have (unsurprisingly) confused the system. I tried to be proactive and add it in, on my own, but the system wouldn’t recognize it. I called. They, like the system tried to tell me it was already tied to an account.

Yeah. Mine.

I gave up on that CM and called back.

This time, though I was on hold a long time, they did get it entered.

Currently MDE thinks I have 2 active annual passes. A WDW PAP that expires 12/29/14 and a Premium CA/FL Pass that expires 4/20/15 . The last band showed up for customization about a day after I’d gotten the upgraded ticket linked. Since I wasn't sure what would work and what wouldn't (and am paranoid of nature) I went ahead and customized it and had it sent to OKW for pickup.

I've also done a little shopping. I found what I am currently calling my "red eye pants". They are basically cargo style yoga pants, that convert to capri’s. So warm, cozy and comfy on the plane...pull some strings (literally) and you have cute capri's that look like it’s a planned ruching detail. I also picked up a couple of new tops. I am SO sick of my summer tops, I swear in every vacation picture for the last several years, it’s the same tops. I needed to mix it up, if only a little. I also ordered some new flip flops. I may or may not keep them but I was in the mood for some new colors, and perhaps greater arch support. Those should arrive today.

Obtained key items for the trip



LOL!

I have one more item that may or may not arrive on time. The green rain jacket featured in the last update (and this one, and on this trip) really....didn't work so well. I assumed I’d washed it and messed up the water resistance of it. While trying to figure out a jacket for that 15K in March I realized that the one I had, which basically sucked to run in (didn't breathe, didn't wick and was most certainly not waterproof) was supposed to be all those things, and non-clammy to boot. And...it had a lifetime warranty. Sure enough I called and it was covered. I sent it in and VOILA…a month later I was notified I’d get a full credit for a replacement! Allegedly the current model is much better (mine was from 2006). I did decide to go for yellow this time. I may, or may not take it, if it arrives.

I do need to decide whether or not to bother with packing jeans. I can get cold in the evenings and like having options but they do take up space! It's pretty sundress and shorts heavy. Swimsuits too!

I also sent out all the logisitics for while I am gone to make sure the boys get where they need to go which is never fun. Right now I think the only major outstanding issue is picking up our race packets for the race on the 18th. Jeff will be out of town the day our team lead is handing them out so I’ll either have to have another family grab them and Jeff pick them up on the 17th or get my parents to do it.

On that note, racing and general DL ½ prep a few things have happened. We registered for 2 additional races. Right now we have

5/18. Jeff, Kendall, K’s best friend, Eric and I running an 8K. It’s a Juvenile Diabetes benefit and one of Eric’s teammates from XC and Track has JD. He and his family head up a team. It’s pretty cool. I think they are 80 of us and they've raised almost 10K so far!

5/25. I will do a 15K and Jeff a 10K. Same race, just different distances. Jeff wanted to try and win his bracket so is going for the shorter option. I have zero illusions about winning, or even placing for that matter. For me it's just a training run really, and the hope to beat my previous 15K by a little bit.

6/21. 10K for both of us. And my sister Melissa is going to join us! She’s run, and raced, on and off. Her BF does not. Do either. Or any kind of exercise. Adore him but it hasn't been good for her workout schedule. Then again going back to work and grad school didn't do much for it either. At any rate she wanted to get back in gear and figured being registered would motivate her.

I also bought a possible outfit for the DL half. I might test it out next week in FL to see how it does in heat.

I've been struggling with neck pain again (shoulder is pretty good though so YAY!) as well as new IT band stuff so I've ramped up the darn PT and Chrio again. BOO! As a result I've been a little timid on the running but decided to just for it last night and got 8.25 miles in. And, while I felt all of it, it certainly didn't get worse so I've decided to just live with it, unless it does. Resting didn't seem to really make an iota of difference, nor has foam rolling or stretching or PT. So far.

Other than all that, we had K's LAST EVER club soccer game! Or last official one before graduation anyway. Last one with this team. In the pouring rain complete with horrible calls and all that. It was surreal. Weird. Sad. Bittersweet. The idea that we don’t have games scheduled…upcoming tournaments is...weird. She does have a team she will be practicing with over the summer but not sure if she will play with them or if it’s just conditioning and then who knows what will happen come fall and possible college club soccer. It was the end of an Era.

That's all I can think of. I'm sure there is more but I ran out of space in my brain.

Back to our regularly scheduled update!

After our Dancing Spectacle we headed over to AI. We found the fast pass line and waited. Which really, was silly. We did not need a FP at all, it made zero difference in our ability to get good seats. But, given that there wasn't something else we wanted to do more and use a FP on, it was fine.

Pretty soon we were enjoying fake Ryan




And seeing the contestants



First up







The finalists were actually sisters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



And the younger one, won. They both were really really good! I think I voted for one and Jeff the other.

One pretty cool thing was a new package they showed, which showed former idol contestants that had gotten their golden tickets at DHS and had made it pretty far on the show. Skylar Laine I think was the most recent one.

After Idol we hooked up with the group, by now it was going on 8:45pm. At this point we were all pretty hungry. We had given up our dinner reservation and had planned that everyone would just fend for themselves. My folks wanted to try their chances at Sci Fi. I don't recall if they got in that night, or a different one but they may have gotten in, or not I honestly don't recall.

The rest of had the World Showcase in mind, nothing at DHS sounded nearly as good. So we headed out and over. We may have walked we may have taken the boat for once but given that I didn't take any pictures (likely because my phone was about dead) I have no idea. Kerri was convinced that she could just walk up somewhere and get in. I don’t remember where but she and Eric went off to try. It may have been Rose and Crown, I'm honestly not sure. As for the rest of us, we decided to split up, and then meet to eat. Eric was DYING to go to France. Everyone else wanted Mexico. As we were all starving, we hustled. Which turned out to be a good thing as it was about 9:15 but the time we got through the IG and decided. Hey, we’d had tea at 2 and the boys had a late lunch at the villa so it’s not quite as bad as it sounds. Still, we were hungry!

I was fine with France and wanted to see the new bakery which had been a favorite before.

So that’s where we went!











On our way to meet the rest we stopped for a Kodak Moment!







And yes, you can clearly see he was taller than me then, he’s just increased the spread since then



Hee hee



Continuing our journey, I decided I needed something else with my meal



As we walked over, we noticed folks already lined up for Illuminations. Which seemed early to us as the holiday schedule had been later.

Upon arriving and finding the gang in Mexico…I found that my lovely sister had purchased me a beverage!

I present to you, poor lighting and all, my version of the world showcase nirvana meal.

From France: Poulet Au Pistou - Chicken Breast with Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion and Pesto - $9.00

Refreshment Port: The Cronut! An amazing combination of a croissant (France) and a doughnut (I’ll give the US credit but really have no idea).

From the Ditch: (aka La Cava Del Tequila) Mexico: The Classic Margarita. El Mayor premium silver Tequila, orange liqueur and lime mix, served on the rocks with salt on the rim.



Pictures do NOT do it justice. It was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. All of it. I hope to eat the same meal next week. I am at least counting on the cronut and rita for sure! I love the sandwich but with all the F&G kiosks, it might not make the cut.

As we sat, Illuminations started! Turns out the park had gone back to a 10pm WS close and Illuminations start. Did not expect that on January 1 that's for sure. We have had trips where our timing has been so off, we've not seen a single firework show. This would be our 3rd time seeing Illuminations in 4 nights (for some of us anyway). Crazy!!!!!!!

And Crazy Cool.

However, this turned out to be a problem for Kerri and Eric. They tried to get seated a few places (and I never said I told you so later) had no luck as no one was still seating and then by the time they tried to get counter service from somewhere, stuff was closed! They headed back and got something in the room as well that they weren’t happy with although I can’t recall what.

Unreal.

Still, with the park closing at 10pm, something that had never occurred to us would happen on January 1st during peak season (and given that this wasn't a planned park, I hadn't thought to check ahead of time) we were basically ready to leave the park around 10:30. While we didn't have enough energy to head to another park, we did find a spot to make a quick stop at on the way "home" and so I could return my sister the favor.



We tried to enjoy our view from the balcony





But it was too chilly to do it for long. We enjoyed our drinks, had kids take showers and just chilled.
And went to bed

We had an early morning coming up!

Heading to the Dark Side

 

[Pinkocto]

I didn't know they sold cronuts at Epcot! I MUST get one next week


You were nice to resist a good I told you so moment.

Too cool you happened upon Illuminations again

I don't have kids but I'm sure it's sad when it's the last of anything. How is K knowing she won't play with the same team again?

Bonus that you thought to call about your rain jacket!

 

[Poolrat]

Sorry you got caught with the post holiday " revert back to normal hours" surprise.

Glad you were able to get food- it is funny once the lights go down, and everyone is distracted with IllumiNations in the lagoon, everything closes.

Hooray for an easy stroll back to the room and more drinks!!!

 

[GoofyFan1515]

Just dropped by to say and do the 7 day with you! Wish I could say I was going to be there to join in the pole dancing with you all, but sadly I can't.....

That Captain Morgan Coconut rum sure does make it tempting though......

I haven't done American Idol yet. Almost did it once, but chose other options that time. I need to put it on my list!

The French Bakery is always a great choice.

And super Mom/Son pics, even though that sweatshirt had to be dirty and stinky by now.........

 

[KatMark]

I am hoping I won't need jeans when we go; I keep seeing temps of 88 during the day and 70 at night.

Congrats on signing up for more runs.

We have never done American Idol. I'm not sure why either.

Great pictures of you and Eric at the bridge. Now tell him to stop growing!

The new bakery in France is on my list with Mark for September. Exactly where is it located?

Too bad that K & E couldn't get anything to eat at WS.

 

[PrincessInOz]

YAY for being a week away and for signing up for more runs.

I don't do AI at DHS either so it is interesting to see your pictures.

Love the ones of you and E. I'm still trying to pretend that my DS isn't taller than me...yet....but it gets harder every time I try to avoid a mirror.
Love the new Boulangerie. The food just looks so tempting. The hardest thing is walking past that new gelati shop and not stopping in there to get some gelati.

I need to get some cronuts at some stage.

 

[Chilly]

That's a lot of runs you've got planned. Where did K end up getting in to for college I forget?

Fun evening, often unexpected events turn out to be some of the best.

 

[franandaj]

You'll be leaving just as I'm getting back (but not from WDW)! Good luck on the run, and sounds like you have everything under control on the packing!

Sounds like a great evening, I would have resisted the "I told you so", but sure would have been cracking up inside! Newbies!

Interesting that they are selling cronuts in WS. I can't wait to be eating my way around there as well. One month and it will be all over, WOW! It's coming up quick.

I hope your MB stuff works out. Aren't the dual park passes a PITA?

Have a great trip if I don't get back over here before you leave!

 

[eandesmom]

I didn't know they sold cronuts at Epcot! I MUST get one next week

You must!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think they have them ala mode now too

You were nice to resist a good I told you so moment.

Even Jeff was like, they are crazy but whatever



I just felt bad. Over and over those two had their own ideas about food and over and over ended up eating horribly as a result.

Oh well!

Too cool you happened upon Illuminations again

Serious bonus prizes!!!!!!!!

I don't have kids but I'm sure it's sad when it's the last of anything. How is K knowing she won't play with the same team again?

It's a 95 U18 team. It's done. Basically the team no longer exists when the season ends (and they didn't make into the state cup semi finals or they would be playing this weekend). Over, graduation and all that rot! Bulk of the team anyways, those that aren't graduating will play for a different U18 team. Which is sort of what K will do. She is actually born on the cut off date so her team now is a 95 team but she can play on a 96 (kids born in 96) which is basically this years Junior class. She will be practicing with a 96 team all summer. Some clubs also have a U19 level and team but she's not going that route this summer. We will see what fall brings with club tryouts etc.

Bonus that you thought to call about your rain jacket!

No kidding!

Sorry you got caught with the post holiday " revert back to normal hours" surprise.

Well, we were eating late so a bit of it was shame on us

Glad you were able to get food- it is funny once the lights go down, and everyone is distracted with IllumiNations in the lagoon, everything closes.

So true, I've been in that boat before (or been with others who were) poor Jenny's family had to stroll all the way from Mexico to Morocco before we found food.

Hooray for an easy stroll back to the room and more drinks!!!

It was such a fun evening, totally unplanned and just fun. Skipping TE was totally the right call. LOVE walking home.

Just dropped by to say and do the 7 day with you! Wish I could say I was going to be there to join in the pole dancing with you all, but sadly I can't.....

LOL! I think we will need a May Day pole as it is. So many DISer's going to be there. Although I think most of our meets are not while Rosie is still there so she will have to get the party started and we will continue it with the rest. Guess you'll have to practice your pole dancing another time.

That Captain Morgan Coconut rum sure does make it tempting though......

Personally I think everything is better with coconut rum. Jeff would beg to differ, give him Myers or bust.

I haven't done American Idol yet. Almost did it once, but chose other options that time. I need to put it on my list!

We really enjoy it

The French Bakery is always a great choice.

I was happy to find it still quite yummy, it seemed to have gotten some mixed reviews after the remodel. My sandwich was SOOOOOOO good. Melissa and Jeff were SOOOOOOO jealous as it was far better than whatever they'd picked in Mexico at the CS spot. Which you think Jeff would remember, he's done mediocre options there once, possibly twice before.

And super Mom/Son pics, even though that sweatshirt had to be dirty and stinky by now.........

Actually it had been washed...and dried (and dried and dried and dried). LOL!

I am hoping I won't need jeans when we go; I keep seeing temps of 88 during the day and 70 at night.

I am seeing similar, but with lows in the upper 60's and the potential for some soggy days.

Which will really mess with my pool time! So for now the jeans are off the list but we will see.

Congrats on signing up for more runs.

thanks, it is kind of fun!

We have never done American Idol. I'm not sure why either.

We enjoy it, do it every trip at least once

Great pictures of you and Eric at the bridge. Now tell him to stop growing!

Somehow I don't think that's going to happen

The new bakery in France is on my list with Mark for September. Exactly where is it located?

It is in the same spot as before, just a LOT bigger

Too bad that K & E couldn't get anything to eat at WS.

Yeah, they struck out multiple times on the food. I felt bad, she resisted planning, really wanted to be spontaneous for their dining and while I totally get it...it just wasn't the time of year for it and totally bit her in the behind.

Sad thing is she felt pretty crummy much of the time (as did Eric but we didn't know that then, he was actually sick a bulk of the trip and hid it really really well) so not much sounded good to either of them and I think that was a factor as well.

YAY for being a week away and for signing up for more runs.

LESS than a week!

I don't do AI at DHS either so it is interesting to see your pictures.

A recurring theme here, interesting. I didn't realize most skipped it. We do enjoy it and imagine we will hit it in the fall again.

Love the ones of you and E. I'm still trying to pretend that my DS isn't taller than me...yet....but it gets harder every time I try to avoid a mirror.

No kidding! Oh my the Cali pictures were just like....wow. I am officially short now.

Love the new Boulangerie. The food just looks so tempting. The hardest thing is walking past that new gelati shop and not stopping in there to get some gelati.

It was too cold for that in Dec/Jan but oh I hope to try it next week!

I need to get some cronuts at some stage.

Best.Thing. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[eandesmom]

That's a lot of runs you've got planned. Where did K end up getting in to for college I forget?

it is kind of a lot but the 8k is short so to me doesn't really count for much on the race front, just more of a fun family activity.

K is off to Cal Poly (San Louis Obispo)

Fun evening, often unexpected events turn out to be some of the best.

It was fun, casual and just what we all needed!

You'll be leaving just as I'm getting back (but not from WDW)! Good luck on the run, and sounds like you have everything under control on the packing!

Getting there! New flips came yesterday and both are keepers! bad for the wallet but happy for the feet

Sounds like a great evening, I would have resisted the "I told you so", but sure would have been cracking up inside! Newbies!

Not newbies at all. At least my sister isn't. She just wanted what she wanted, and that was to be spontaneous...and it didn't work out for her. Generally with only 2 you can be more spontaneous, just not that night and not there.

Interesting that they are selling cronuts in WS. I can't wait to be eating my way around there as well. One month and it will be all over, WOW! It's coming up quick.

They are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good! Newer addition, maybe started in the fall? Or maybe it really was just at the holidays.

I hope your MB stuff works out. Aren't the dual park passes a PITA?

UGH. I have a sneaking suspicion it will be a mess.

Have a great trip if I don't get back over here before you leave!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rentayenta]

All caught up. Put me in the never done AI either camp.

The sandwiches and pastries look delicious!

I hear ya on the last soccer connection with her current team. Bittersweet for sure. HS she made any college choices?

And whatever this cronut thing is, I must try!

 

[elphie101]

The cronut is delicious! I just had my first one this past weekend (was it really only a few days ago? Sigh). If you are a fan of the frozen slushies in France, you absolutely must try the La Vie En Rose from the France F&G booth - I had 2, 5K be damned! And too bad Kerri and Eric didn't listen - that's what you get!

I'm quite envious of all your races coming up - running a 5K was pretty dang hard enough on it's own! Your race lineup is inspiring to say the least.

 

[eandesmom]

All caught up. Put me in the never done AI either camp.

Wow, ok so far it would appear Jeff and I are the ONLY ones who go to AI!

Well besides Glenn and Family and I think Mary Ellen. Although I don't know for sure, just that they've tried out before.

I love that it was Jeff's idea

The sandwiches and pastries look delicious!

SOOOO good!

I hear ya on the last soccer connection with her current team. Bittersweet for sure. HS she made any college choices?

Well there is no future team right now. It's the last official HS/club career soccer game...ever. Some of those girls will play in college, many will not. Her BF will but I don't know that most of the team got spots, I do not think so.

College choices in terms of soccer? She's attending Cal Poly, that's been a done deal since December as she went for Early Decision. She was not offered a spot on the team and knew that when she went for the ED. Going there was more important to her than playing, she did have options elsewhere to play. Their roster is full. Like CRAZY full. 36 girls! So they aren't having any walk on tryouts at all. And honestly who wants to sit on the bench with that many and put in the crazy hours at a D1 school you'd need to, just for the honor of warming the bench. It's not exactly an easy school and she will start her core classes first, not general ed as they require you to declare your major at application and you are admitted to that specific college, making it incredibly difficult to switch (it's basically a re apply situation). So all that said, they have an incredibly good club team there. She is likely to try out for that but who really knows until it all plays out next September.

And whatever this cronut thing is, I must try!

OMG. Amazing. Best invention EVER!

 

[eandesmom]

The cronut is delicious! I just had my first one this past weekend (was it really only a few days ago? Sigh).

Seriously. If I get there too late for breakfast at Olivia's when I land...that may have to be my first stop! It's our first park so a very viable "breakfast" option I think!

If you are a fan of the frozen slushies in France, you absolutely must try the La Vie En Rose from the France F&G booth - I had 2, 5K be damned!

I like the grey goose one, the orange one is a bit too sweet for me. Generally I am not a frozen drink gal, I like my tropical concoctions on the rocks. LOL! I don't think a slushie, or two, before a 5K hurts anyone!

And too bad Kerri and Eric didn't listen - that's what you get!

Yep (but I didn't say it outloud)

I'm quite envious of all your races coming up - running a 5K was pretty dang hard enough on it's own! Your race lineup is inspiring to say the least.

Aw thanks! As much as anything it should help keep me on track. The 8 and 10K are in my normal run mileage so those shouldn't be a big deal but the 15K is definitely intended to keep me on track with training. I do wish it was a little more spread out but the 15K's don't seem to happen all that often and it's a great training distance.

Your 5K was a challenge race in addition to the 5K so imagine it's a bit harder than a true 5K. I've never done an official 5K, I did one that was a fund raiser with a work related group I belong to, but it wasn't timed or certified or anything like that. I did get donuts though!

 

[glennbo123]

Good job on all of the races you're registered for! I'm impressed! But sorry that you're still dealing with pain issues.

Yikes about Kerri and Eric's attempt at a late meal. They took a big risk and struck out. Kudos to you for avoiding the "I told you so's". Your around-the-world selections looked great.

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I'm finally here!! I don't go to the DVC boards much so I kept forgetting to check for your report. I've subscribed now, and I will get caught up soon. So far, it looks like you had a great start to your trip!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

One week from today, I will be basking in the Florida Sun (preferably not liquid sunshine mind you), strolling my favorite place in the world, the World Showcase!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I'll be...here at work. Jealous!

When I upgraded my annual pass in California, it seems to have (unsurprisingly) confused the system. I tried to be proactive and add it in, on my own, but the system wouldn’t recognize it. I called. They, like the system tried to tell me it was already tied to an account.

Yeah. Mine.

I've been struggling with neck pain again (shoulder is pretty good though so YAY!) as well as new IT band stuff so I've ramped up the darn PT and Chrio again. BOO!

Sorry to hear that. I think this is proof that running is really bad for people. Anyway, I hope it feels better soon.

Kerri was convinced that she could just walk up somewhere and get in.

During New Year's week? Amateurs.

Refreshment Port: The Cronut! An amazing combination of a croissant (France) and a doughnut (I’ll give the US credit but really have no idea).

Have not tried this, but it sounds good!

However, this turned out to be a problem for Kerri and Eric. They tried to get seated a few places (and I never said I told you so later) had no luck as no one was still seating and then by the time they tried to get counter service from somewhere, stuff was closed! They headed back and got something in the room as well that they weren’t happy with although I can’t recall what.

D'oh.

 

[eandesmom]

Good job on all of the races you're registered for! I'm impressed! But sorry that you're still dealing with pain issues.

Yeah, it's pretty annoying. I have 2 PT appointments and one chiro this week but I'm kind of ready to stop the PT again, sometimes I really feel like they just don't listen and they focus on some common things they want everyone to do and while I totally get that they can/should/would help in one area, they make my neck totally flare up so it really doesn't help at all. And they don't seem to remember and "get" that and it's like a circle that cycles back and I have to remind them that, that doesn't work. Super frustrating. So I'll probably drop PT for a bit and try the chiro/ART again and see. And resign myself to just dealing with it. Bleh.

Yikes about Kerri and Eric's attempt at a late meal. They took a big risk and struck out. Kudos to you for avoiding the "I told you so's". Your around-the-world selections looked great.

It was a great dinner. Kind of an odd combo but oh, so good.

I'm finally here!! I don't go to the DVC boards much so I kept forgetting to check for your report. I've subscribed now, and I will get caught up soon. So far, it looks like you had a great start to your trip!

Krysten! No worries at all, we are only what, a third through the trip??? Lots more to come.