Mishaps & Magical Moments...Day 7 Added!

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Nickie! I've been a bad DIS friend and I find myself a bit behind. I'm all caught up now though. Great updates! Just a few comments...Sorry the food at Narcoosee's wasn't that great. Poor Myles too at the pool. It could have been worse like Wendy said. My girls love ITTBAB. Yay Myles for toughing it out and finding out it's not so bad! I enjoyed your Tusker House review. We will be trying it for breakfast on the morning of our AK day.

Sorry the news from the doc was a little negative. I started working on weight in January. So far I'm down 14 lbs. I had a rough weekend ( I finally fell victim to the 30 cases of Girl Scout Cookies in my kitchen) but I'm back at it again in the morning. Good luck on your weight loss! It sounds like you're off to a great start!!!! Keep it up Nickie!

 

[jngwright]

Nickie-I'm sorry about the news from the Doctor. I haven't been in for a couple of years and dread what a blood test may say...Are you tracking weight loss somewhere? I see a couple of people have congatulated you. I would love to partner up for some motivation! (If only we lived closer so we could take walks and plan our trips together!)

I laughed so hard about Wayne's and your huffy morning at AK. That was hilarious (not at the time, I'm sure!!)

Hey-have you guys done Marrakesh at Epcot? I have that on the list for this trip. I am thinking the boys would like the belly dancers

We were just in Chicago this weekend, and went to an exhibit at the Field Museum that pretends to have shrunk you down to the size of an ant, then you go underground. There are all these huge bugs and stuff, and Alex freaked out. We had to scoot right out of there (and we had paid extra to go in!!) Your ITTBAB story with Myles just reminded me of that!

Have a good day, and hang in there

 

[Charlefours]

I remember being at the RD at AK five years ago --yeah, not one of those experiences I want to relive with my 4 year old DD, a stroller and couple slow moving grandparents. Yay for making up after FN! I am really looking forward to that show. Y&Y food looks yummy and that drink is huge!! I bet it tasted great. Awe--what a cute picture of DSs on the bus!!

that food was bad at Narcoosees. Double wammy with the rude waitress! Hello, it is Disney--there are bound to be kids eating there!! Will you show a picture of your Minnie apron? I am looking forward to browsing GF's gift shop when we eat there for dinner.

Hang in there with loosing weight--there are so many of us in the same boat! I am bound and determine to lose the rest of the weight I gained during fertility treatments. I know you will too!! We just need to have the will power to do so!!

 

[mom2mek]

That's too bad about the meal! A rude server can certainly ruin even the best meal! On top of that, to have a meal that is just so-so....ugh!

Sorry about the pool situation - I can imagine that wasn't too much fun!

I was so sad we weren't able to make it down to the bonfire on the beach when we were at the Poly - it was just too cold! I'm saving it for next time though! (Oh, Wendy, the Poly and GF both host the bonfire/movie/dance party on the beach - it's on the beach between the 2 resorts and is closer to some rooms at the Poly than some of the rooms at the GF. I think they don't do it on the beach right in front of the Poly because of all the traffic that area gets!) There is a great website that lists all of the movies at the participating resorts. www.buildabettermousetrip.com I think!

Congrats on the weight loss! It is SO hard to lose even 1 pound, much less a bunch!

Sara

 

[Dugette]

Wow, sounds like you got to do some of the cool things at the Poly that we wanted to try but didn't have time for! The tiki lighting thing sounds cool. And we wanted to do that walk over to the GF...looked like it would be so pretty!

Sorry about the pool incident and the not-so-great dining experience.

That's a cute picture of your boys at the end!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Great job! on the weight loss! you are awesome when you decide to get motivated!
wish I could find some motivation...

sorry to hear about the service at Nacrosse's I know how much you guys really enjoyed that one last year. and Poor Myles in the pool...but like Wendy said :

Have a great day!
and I think we are sticking with Donald's safari breakfast

 

[cheryterese]

Enjoyed your updates!
DH and I have had many moments like that on our vacations. I'm glad we're not the only ones! Very funny about the CM!

 

[MaryAz]

Great updates! Poor about the huffy am and the pool incident. Very cute pic of the boys at the GF.

 

[tinkgurl]

How long did the walk take from the Poly to the GF? That means you went by the wedding pavilion and stuff right?!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Congrats!!!

I had a thyroid problem after I had Joe and gained about 40 pounds. When Emma was 1 I decided I had to do something. I joined Weight Watchers and rewarded myself $10 Disney Dollars for every pound!

When my Mom got sick I gained a lot of back with her in ICU for 6 weeks. That was almost 4 years ago. I really need to get back on track!!!!

I have done WW and it worked once but I have since tried it a million times. I swear I needed to hear this Dr. say this because now I feel like I have to not that I just want to.

Too bad about your meal at Narcossee's. Mike and I ate there for our 3rd anniversary, so 5 years ago and I remember being less than impressed, but Mike enjoyed it.

Why doesn't the Poly do any fun stuff like a campfire on the beach or the movie like GF & BC? Mike and I were talking about our next couple of Disney vacations and I think we're going to stay at the BC (our favorite resort) in Oct. 2011 during the F&W Festival and the GF for our 10th anniversary in May 2012.

Poor Myles in the pool! Atleast he wasn't a poop bandit!!

LOL Nope not a poop bandit! Wow! Now would you bring the girls on your 10th Anniversary trip!? My kids will be old enough for the clubs so that is a great idea. But, I think I might want a nice beach trip for my 10th. Have you Chatham Bars Inn? It is this beautiful hotel on the cape and I would LOVE to stay there for my 10th- I would never be able to afford it for our regualr stays on the cape.

So sad to hear about your bad meal at Narcoosees. Joe loved his filet there last year. Maybe we should try Yachtman's this year-it would be closer to BWI too.

It was between the two- I wish we had picked Yachtsman!

Oh yeah, congrats on your weight loss this week. YOU ROCK!!!!!

Thanks!

Hi Nickie! I've been a bad DIS friend and I find myself a bit behind. I'm all caught up now though. Great updates! Just a few comments...Sorry the food at Narcoosee's wasn't that great. Poor Myles too at the pool. It could have been worse like Wendy said. My girls love ITTBAB. Yay Myles for toughing it out and finding out it's not so bad! I enjoyed your Tusker House review. We will be trying it for breakfast on the morning of our AK day.

Sorry the news from the doc was a little negative. I started working on weight in January. So far I'm down 14 lbs. I had a rough weekend ( I finally fell victim to the 30 cases of Girl Scout Cookies in my kitchen) but I'm back at it again in the morning. Good luck on your weight loss! It sounds like you're off to a great start!!!! Keep it up Nickie!

14 pounds!! Good for you!!!! What have you been doing?

Nickie-I'm sorry about the news from the Doctor. I haven't been in for a couple of years and dread what a blood test may say...Are you tracking weight loss somewhere? I see a couple of people have congatulated you. I would love to partner up for some motivation! (If only we lived closer so we could take walks and plan our trips together!)

I laughed so hard about Wayne's and your huffy morning at AK. That was hilarious (not at the time, I'm sure!!)

Hey-have you guys done Marrakesh at Epcot? I have that on the list for this trip. I am thinking the boys would like the belly dancers

We were just in Chicago this weekend, and went to an exhibit at the Field Museum that pretends to have shrunk you down to the size of an ant, then you go underground. There are all these huge bugs and stuff, and Alex freaked out. We had to scoot right out of there (and we had paid extra to go in!!) Your ITTBAB story with Myles just reminded me of that!

Have a good day, and hang in there

Thanks Jill! I do wish we lived closer so we could walk together and hang out too! I am keeping a notebook and my my mom and I are weighing in in Fridays. I will report back in here and on my PTR on Fridays to share my results!! Maybe you could post on fridays and let me know how you did for the week and we can talk (PM) throughout the week to vent about how hard this it!!!!!!!!!!!

I remember being at the RD at AK five years ago --yeah, not one of those experiences I want to relive with my 4 year old DD, a stroller and couple slow moving grandparents. Yay for making up after FN! I am really looking forward to that show. Y&Y food looks yummy and that drink is huge!! I bet it tasted great. Awe--what a cute picture of DSs on the bus!!

that food was bad at Narcoosees. Double wammy with the rude waitress! Hello, it is Disney--there are bound to be kids eating there!! Will you show a picture of your Minnie apron? I am looking forward to browsing GF's gift shop when we eat there for dinner.

Hang in there with loosing weight--there are so many of us in the same boat! I am bound and determine to lose the rest of the weight I gained during fertility treatments. I know you will too!! We just need to have the will power to do so!!

I will take a pic of my apron and post it for you- I LOVE it- too cute and when I loose some weight I might actually wear it.

That's too bad about the meal! A rude server can certainly ruin even the best meal! On top of that, to have a meal that is just so-so....ugh!

Sorry about the pool situation - I can imagine that wasn't too much fun!

I was so sad we weren't able to make it down to the bonfire on the beach when we were at the Poly - it was just too cold! I'm saving it for next time though! (Oh, Wendy, the Poly and GF both host the bonfire/movie/dance party on the beach - it's on the beach between the 2 resorts and is closer to some rooms at the Poly than some of the rooms at the GF. I think they don't do it on the beach right in front of the Poly because of all the traffic that area gets!) There is a great website that lists all of the movies at the participating resorts. www.buildabettermousetrip.com I think!

Congrats on the weight loss! It is SO hard to lose even 1 pound, much less a bunch!

Sara

Thanks Sara! Thanks for that website too

Wow, sounds like you got to do some of the cool things at the Poly that we wanted to try but didn't have time for! The tiki lighting thing sounds cool. And we wanted to do that walk over to the GF...looked like it would be so pretty!

Sorry about the pool incident and the not-so-great dining experience.

That's a cute picture of your boys at the end!

Yeah I think staying there was a once in a lifetime thing- so we wanted to make sure we hit all the extra things to do there.

Great job! on the weight loss! you are awesome when you decide to get motivated!
wish I could find some motivation...

sorry to hear about the service at Nacrosse's I know how much you guys really enjoyed that one last year. and Poor Myles in the pool...but like Wendy said :

Have a great day!
and I think we are sticking with Donald's safari breakfast

Maybe I can be some motivation. I am going to report in on Fridays and then soon I can start putting in some pics. I really think that running a 5K is something I would like to do in my life. Now, at what I weigh now I can hardly walk round the block So, to loose a lot of weight and train for that would be such an accomplishment. Really something to work towards!!!!

Enjoyed your updates!
DH and I have had many moments like that on our vacations. I'm glad we're not the only ones! Very funny about the CM!

Oh I do not think we are the only ones!!!!

Great updates! Poor about the huffy am and the pool incident. Very cute pic of the boys at the GF.

Thanks Mary- It is getting so close!! Hey- Are you doing the safari grand gathering thing at AK? If so, can you tell me about it? I cant believe I am actually saying this, but my inlaws are coming with us for some of our next trip (even though I said this would NEVER happen again lol)

How long did the walk take from the Poly to the GF? That means you went by the wedding pavilion and stuff right?!

The walk was 1.5 miles I think. Wayne ran it a couple times on the trip. When we walked to the GF it took about 20 minutes I think. We did pass the pavillion- it was a beautiful walk.

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Nickie! I've been watching what I eat, doing some Wii Fit when I can and walking at work when I can during my lunch break. I've been doing more watching what I eat than anything. Mary and I are both participating in the Biggest Loser 9 challenge on the WISH board.

Hope you don't mind if I answer for Mary. We are doing the Safari Celebration at AK. (I'm the master planner of this one..) Dana (racefanof88) and her family is joining, my family, Mary's family and my friends family are all joining in for this event. This is a Grand Gathering only event so you have to have 8 in your party. At 6:30 (after the park closes) we go to the Kilamanjaro Safari's and we will be taken on a "private" tour of the savannah. From listening to the podcast it sounds like they take more time to explain what's going on and more details on the animals are given. The pre-taped hunt for the poachers is not played during this Safari. Then you go to Dinner at Tusker House. At Dinner there are character interactions. After dinner they bring out some of the exotic animals (I don't know which ones) for some interaction with your group (again I'm not sure of Disney's definition of interaction). It's two dining credits to do this event. It sounds right up our alley. Hope that helps to explain some.

 

[tinkgurl]

The walk was 1.5 miles I think. Wayne ran it a couple times on the trip. When we walked to the GF it took about 20 minutes I think. We did pass the pavillion- it was a beautiful walk.

That's not bad at all!

I bet it was beautiful.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Hey Nickie!
How are things going?!? So, you girls put a fire under my ... and I have decided to try and find some sort of motivation...so, for the last four days I have cut out the carbs and down 5#'s this morning! Thanks! for the boost...your dr's visit and Danny's made me realize that I just would not want blood work right now because I know mine would be out the box. I know from doing WW in the past and when I was PG that if I cut the startchs (that is where my pre-d comes to play--and I can not loose weight w/o cutting them out). Now, Danny and I are trying to figure out an excerise plan?!? with the way he works its hard for him and I'm just too lazy to do it on my own : just being honest He said he wanted to go join a gym somewhere but when you don't get home until 8 and you get up at 4am that's kinda hard too...

I'm sorry I'm rambling...
hope your week is going good for you !
Connie

 

[GoofyaboutMickey]

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OMG! What a view! I am so jealous. Now I want to stay at the Polly more then ever

 

[annegirl]

What a great view! It sucks to have to deal with all the problems but how great was that room you ended up in.
Your boys are so darling!

 

[wlwilliams9]

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Hi Nickie! I've been watching what I eat, doing some Wii Fit when I can and walking at work when I can during my lunch break. I've been doing more watching what I eat than anything. Mary and I are both participating in the Biggest Loser 9 challenge on the WISH board.

Hope you don't mind if I answer for Mary. We are doing the Safari Celebration at AK. (I'm the master planner of this one..) Dana (racefanof88) and her family is joining, my family, Mary's family and my friends family are all joining in for this event. This is a Grand Gathering only event so you have to have 8 in your party. At 6:30 (after the park closes) we go to the Kilamanjaro Safari's and we will be taken on a "private" tour of the savannah. From listening to the podcast it sounds like they take more time to explain what's going on and more details on the animals are given. The pre-taped hunt for the poachers is not played during this Safari. Then you go to Dinner at Tusker House. At Dinner there are character interactions. After dinner they bring out some of the exotic animals (I don't know which ones) for some interaction with your group (again I'm not sure of Disney's definition of interaction). It's two dining credits to do this event. It sounds right up our alley. Hope that helps to explain some.

Congrats on the weight loss!!!! Thank you for the info on the safari- that sounds so awesome. I cant wait to hear how you liked it!!

Hey Nickie!
How are things going?!? So, you girls put a fire under my ... and I have decided to try and find some sort of motivation...so, for the last four days I have cut out the carbs and down 5#'s this morning! Thanks! for the boost...your dr's visit and Danny's made me realize that I just would not want blood work right now because I know mine would be out the box. I know from doing WW in the past and when I was PG that if I cut the startchs (that is where my pre-d comes to play--and I can not loose weight w/o cutting them out). Now, Danny and I are trying to figure out an excerise plan?!? with the way he works its hard for him and I'm just too lazy to do it on my own : just being honest He said he wanted to go join a gym somewhere but when you don't get home until 8 and you get up at 4am that's kinda hard too...

I'm sorry I'm rambling...
hope your week is going good for you !
Connie

GOOD FOR YOU!! That is so great! The exercise will come easier when you loose some.... that is what I am hoping for at least!! 5 Pounds- that is so great!

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OMG! What a view! I am so jealous. Now I want to stay at the Polly more then ever

I love that picture!! I had to take it because I knew I would want to remember that view!!

What a great view! It sucks to have to deal with all the problems but how great was that room you ended up in.
Your boys are so darling!

Thank you! I think all the rooms at the Poly have a great view- but this one was especially great!!!!!

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!

Hey Wendy!
I am going to put my next day in tomorrow morning over my coffee- while Wayne is home to watch these boys!

 

[my2disneyboys]

So I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't cheat at all this week and I am down 8 pounds! WOW - It feels SO GOOD!!!!! I have really stuck to this low cholestrol diet. No sweets, No soda, No white breads or pastas... I have been eating Lot's of fruit and veggies and chicken.... Lot's of raw veggies and hummas, and apples and Peanut Butter... I can't believe how I don't even crave sweets.

We are getting ready for Toy Story Night. We will be ordering Pizza from "Pizza Planet" and I already made up a big yummy salad for me so there will be no temptation when the pizza arrives.

I will post some pics later. It is going to be such a fun night!! I went to the Party store and spent way too much money. I got the kids and their friends who are coming over each a toy story balloon and a cowboy hat! The table is all set up with our million of toy story toys.

 

[jngwright]

So I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't cheat at all this week and I am down 8 pounds! WOW - It feels SO GOOD!!!!! I have really stuck to this low cholestrol diet. No sweets, No soda, No white breads or pastas... I have been eating Lot's of fruit and veggies and chicken.... Lot's of raw veggies and hummas, and apples and Peanut Butter... I can't believe how I don't even crave sweets.

We are getting ready for Toy Story Night. We will be ordering Pizza from "Pizza Planet" and I already made up a big yummy salad for me so there will be no temptation when the pizza arrives.

I will post some pics later. It is going to be such a fun night!! I went to the Party store and spent way too much money. I got the kids and their friends who are coming over each a toy story balloon and a cowboy hat! The table is all set up with our million of toy story toys.

Have fun!

I am proud of you

 

[pixidustmom]

So I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't cheat at all this week and I am down 8 pounds! WOW - It feels SO GOOD!!!!! I have really stuck to this low cholestrol diet. No sweets, No soda, No white breads or pastas... I have been eating Lot's of fruit and veggies and chicken.... Lot's of raw veggies and hummas, and apples and Peanut Butter... I can't believe how I don't even crave sweets.

We are getting ready for Toy Story Night. We will be ordering Pizza from "Pizza Planet" and I already made up a big yummy salad for me so there will be no temptation when the pizza arrives.

I will post some pics later. It is going to be such a fun night!! I went to the Party store and spent way too much money. I got the kids and their friends who are coming over each a toy story balloon and a cowboy hat! The table is all set up with our million of toy story toys.

That's great!! Good will power too. I hope the party is fun.