NEW...DOLPHIN/SWAN..."questions and answers"...tips and hints!

[MOM POPPINS]

Good Morning

DF ~ Pixie dust coming your way for DD I hope all goes well this morning.

Mouseteacher ~ It is ZW who is asking for a friend for DD. I will have my hands full with the 5 kiddos I have.

On topic ~ I need to try and figure out my last night March 9. I am going to call the S/D today and see what I need to do to secure a room even though the resort is sold out for that night. I am platinum SPG so I am suppose to be able to book a room, but I am curious what rate I will have to pay.

Have a great weekend everyone

 

[Mouseteacher]

Mom Poppins~ oops - ZW, indeed. It was late last night and I was not tuned in. Thanks for the correction...

ZW... PD coming your way.

 

[#1hockeymom]

Sending P and PD for Lisa's DD. I have never heard of the pineapple juice trick. I am sure it can't hurt! I hope she feels fine in a few hours!

Debbie

 

[zurgswife]

DFPD for your DD....never heard of Pineapple juice...hope it works.....i remember getting mine out....OUCH!!!...terrible thing for a talker...I talked to much right afterwards...caused myself undue agony...

Everybody Thanks for all the PD....haven't heard back yet....I'm chomping at the bit.....DD would be so thrilled to have this happen....She isn't close to many girls and I'd like to really foster a relationship with this friend that can help her through the tough times..

AKL is one of my favorite hotels......and I'm a Jiko fan over Boma....while I enjoy Boma and the ZEBRA DOMES!!! I still Love Jiko....can't wait until our Adult only dinner this trip.....

Have a nice Saturday everybody....

 

[wdwnut61]

Hi everyone

I wanted to pop in and wish Lisa's DD a speedy recovery. I'm sending Pixie Dust your way...*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I hope all is well and she will be feeling like herself in no time.

To all the Swan & Dolphin fans on these boards we are really looking forward to our stay. It's getting so close Usually I just lurk but I wanted to say thank you to all that post on this thread. I will post when we return.

 

[Disbug]

wdwnut!

Evening everyone! I'm covered with dust trying to get ready for Thanksgiving! Didn't realize so much of it had built up in the nooks and crannies! DH is out of town, so I am Mr. and Mrs. Mom for the weekend! Well, no more slacking... back to work!

PS Received notice that 1st of the sorority mugs has shipped as of yesterday. Can't wait to see 'em!

 

[dreamflight99]

Originally posted by jgates
LOTS of PD for your DD. If I had videotaped poor DS when he had it done I could have blackmailed him for years. He would not have a local - had to have full knock-out. He was in never-never land for hours!!! Poor boy.

DD too! She was put-out completely Via I.V. (Gen Anes).~AND we are home! She is resting, and viewing a fresh copy of FINDING NEMO! Thanks to everyone for the wonderful wishes and PD (powerful stuff!). The entire event went smoothly, and took about an hour.

The Pineapple juice was suggested by all friends, family and even the Doc. Here's the nakedjuice.com (& other) info on Pineapple juice:

*Pineapple
Pineapple may be a powerful anti-inflammatory when fresh. It contains bromelain, an enzyme which promotes good digestion of carbohydrates, and is a powerful anti-inflammatory, is of great use for various conditions, including muscle strain from sport injuries and pre/post-dental discomfort. Pineapple may also contain antibacterial compounds, as pineapple juice was used traditionally as a gargle to treat sore throats. But did you know that pineapples have medicinal powers as well? If you're suffering from any kind of pain or swelling due to a sports injury, or you suffer from arthritis, a pineapple might make you feel a little better. Besides rest, water, heat and ice, one of the best ways to reduce swelling is with bromelain. Tests have shown that it helps heal bruises and reduce pain. Bromelain also reduces the thickness of mucus, so if you're suffering from bronchitis or asthma, it wouldn't hurt to drink a glass of fresh pineapple juice as a healthy change of pace from OJ. Opera singers used to keep a glass of pineapple juice backstage to gargle and swallow between entrances to keep their throats clear.

It has worked wonders for others, so we figured...it wouldn't hurt!

wdwnut61~~HAVE A "MAGICAL" TIME on your vacation to the SWAN! I'll be thinking of you, and awaiting the TRIP REPORT when you return.


HAPPY WEEKEND!

TTFN...DF99

 

[Mouseteacher]

wdwnut61 - Have a magical trip! I LOVE the Swan and I hope you do, too.

DF~ I wish I had known about the pineapple juice when I sprained my ankle last February! That was a nasty sprain and it took quite a while to subside. Glad to hear DD is recovering and what better way than to watch "Finding Nemo".

Disbug~ Cleaning already for Thanksgiving?! The way my family gathers dust, clutter and general messiness, I need to wait for the week before Thankssgiving to clean or I'd be doing triple cleaning! However, I get a break at Thanksgiving - we go to my cousin's. I'm the Christmas Eve/Christmas Day hostess!!! That's what I do Christmas night.

 

[dreamflight99]

All is well...~ and DD seems to be faring quite well. She has not displayed signs of extreme pain, etc. (which I thought she may), and is pretty much normal. Of course, her mouth/jaw is still in "shock", and the reality will probably set-in slowly (tomorrow, etc.). At least she is taking the Ibuprofen every 8 hours, which may also surpress pain and inflammation. Just one more "milestone" in DD's life (there have been MANY recently...when it rains, it POURS!).

mouseteacher~I recall that sprain (ouch), and wish I knew about the pineapple juice benefits (back then) as well!

*Yes...the FINDING NEMO movie is too cute! One of my favorite scenes (there are too many to list) has to be the SEAGULLS: "MINE...MINE, MINE, MINE!" Gets me everytime.

I wish I were in the DOLPHIN at Christmas. Sometime, I'm going there either BEFORE or AFTER Christmas! I want to see the decorations, (Tree and TRAIN), and experience all the festivities.
I'm so excited about our plans for this summer. I must begin the rental car ressies soon...and then lay out some other surprises.
It'll be tough to top the "Disney Cruise" secret surprise! Yet, there are some other things I have in mind. Then again...we could just RELAX more this year, and keep it smooth and simple.
AS long as we're in Florida...WDW...Dolphin, I'll be a happy camper!

TTFN...Happy Veteran's Day weekend!

DF99

 

[Muffy]

DF, Glad your DD is better. Nice to hear another milestone is out of the way! Yes, Christmas is a great time to visit WDW! We are really looking forward to our Christmas visit.

My DD is in Boston this weekend visiting her DB (brother) and his GF. Our house is a little quite right now?! We miss her!

Looks like it is my turn to ask for pixie dust and prayers. I go for a biopsy tomorrow at 10:00am. My mammogram came back abnormal 2 weeks ago. I have been running around visiting surgeons and getting opinions. It is micro calcification increase in one area. Hopefully it is nothing? I will get through it ok no matter what. I feel I am prepared, more or less.

Muffy

 

[zurgswife]

DF Glad things have gone well for your DD. Another great remedy for sprains, sore muscles in Arnica Cream (homeopathic) works wonders

Muffyprayers and pd that everything goes well with your visit.

I've begun dreaming about my trip....night before last I was checking into the BWV.....soon I'm sure I'll be dreaming about my 2bdrm Exec Suite at the Dolphin......oooo la la....

 

[Disbug]

muffy XXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOO**************** PD and P for you! Hope and pray that it IS nothing!



mouseteacher Thanksgiving is a mere 3 weeks away! I'll be gone the week before Thanksgiving so that only gives me this weekend and next weekend to work on it! It is at times like this that I wish I had trained my kids to be of more help in the cleaning department! (*They help but are SOOOO SLOW... )

DF Glad to hear all is improving with DD's surgery. My DD15 is scheduled for the same procedure the Friday before MLK's BD in Jan. Then after recovering she gets "braces"! WOH! Where are the barrels of cash I buried in the backyard last spring??

zwife Glad your countdown is close enough for you to be having dreams of your heavenly beds! That is a good feeling. Hoping your DD's friend can join you. That would be just perfect... a real lift to her spirits to be sure!

Happy Sunday all... off to get the troops ready for Mass!

 

[MOM POPPINS]

DF ~ I am glad to hear DD is feeling better. I hope she recovers quickly.

Mouseteacher and Disbug ~ I have also already started getting ready for company for Thanksgiving AND Christmas. I am the usual get together place. I get the usual "Your house is the biggest for all of us". I truly don't mind and love being the hostess.

Muffy ~ ********Pixie dust coming your way **********

Need to get the kiddos ready for church...

 

[Mouseteacher]

Good morning, all!

The internet is slooooooooooow this morning. It took quite a while before I could get on.

Muffy~ much PD ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* and prayers for you. Keep us posted on the results, please.

Disbug~ I hear ya regarding limited time to clean. My family is not too swift in the cleaning department either. They are cleaning-impaired.

DF~ I have been to WDW at Christmas through New Year's only once about 10 years ago. I, too, am itching to return. DH loves being home for the holidays. I am working on him though - leave the day after Christmas say I and he will be home for the holiday.

Mom Poppins~ Ditto on my house being the place to come for family gatherings/holidays. I, too, don't mind - it is making memories and being with one another that counts.

I get the break at Thanksgiving since my brothers and their families go to their in-laws and my parents are still in FLA and return here on Thanksgiving weekend for the Christmas holidays.

It is a blustery cold day here in Boston! No Pats game today so it will be a leisurely Sunday afternoon in the Mouseteacher house.

Have a Disney day!

 

[ozziewags]

Muffy.......pixie dust coming your way. Please keep us posted.

DF....thanks for the pineapple juice tips! Will definitely try it for my arthritis. Getting old is not all fun.

We are taking in "Elf" this afternoon, after the Rams game. Some 'mindless' entertainment.

Also just ordered 2 high definition boxes for our HDTVs. Anyone have this already? Just became available here through our cable co. Can't wait. Won't get anything done! Cleaning? What's that?

 

[#1hockeymom]

Prayers and PD for Muffy... We'll be sending in good thoughts! ((hugstoyou))

Lisa>> Glad your DD is feeling well! I finally saw Finding Nemo on Friday and I was in hysterics over the gulls as well! I think my favorite part is the shrimp poking out and yelling "bonjour!"

Cleaning? We're supposed to be cleaning this weekend? I just got off the phone with my mom, going over our plans for this next weekend. Mostly I am trying to get her acclimated to the Disney area through this site, Deb's site and the reg. Disney site. Her first comment on the S/D was WOW is that expensive, and I had to remind her that I don't /won't pay those rates! I finally got her to the AKL pictures and she is in awe. I think I might be able to make a Disney fan out of her, yet!

I just found out she has never been to RFC. We have one at the mall nearest our house. Can you go to RFC from the outside of AK? If that doesn't work, I supposed we can always hit the one in DTD.

I am still in a quandry over Epcot or MK. Epcot is more her style, but MK is where the magic is! An AP for me and a park hopper for her still might be the way to go, although my husband keeps on making "guarding the CC cards" movements when he hears me say this.

Any ideas? All this information and I am now on overload! I am planning on making Boma one of our meal choices. After that, I am in a total quandry!

Hope everyone is having a happy Sunday! Don't clean too much and make the rest of us look bad!
Debbie

 

[Loubon]

You can enter the RFC from either outside or inside AK. Also you will love AKL!

 

[#1hockeymom]

Thanks Lou!

Debbie

 

[dreamflight99]

Originally posted by Muffy

Looks like it is my turn to ask for pixie dust and prayers. I go for a biopsy tomorrow at 10:00am. My mammogram came back abnormal 2 weeks ago. I have been running around visiting surgeons and getting opinions. It is micro calcification increase in one area. Hopefully it is nothing? I will get through it ok no matter what. I feel I am prepared, more or less.

You are in my heart and thoughts, dear Sis. God is great. I'll be awaiting the news of the results. Thank you, for sharing.

Thanks for all the positive thoughts for DD! She's still doing fine (amazingly!)...NO signs of swelling or pain. I think this "Pineapple juice" thing is incredible! Disbug...make sure your daughter drinks the DOLE brand in the carton (like juice) sold next to the juice/milk at the grocer. She has not had any tenderness, soreness, swelling or pain...and I believe it's attributed to this JUICE! She drank about 16 Oz per day, for a week prior. She is still drinking it...about 8 oz per day. It's that ole' black magic...VOO DOO! (LOL).

mouseteacher~I wish you success w/your DH! Sounds like a wonderful PLAN, right after Christmas. Perhaps that is what I would choose as well.

Time to go and make some Gingerbread cookies with DD. I have a wonderful old recipe from a dear friend, which is amazing! I also have DISNEY cookie cutters from the shop in DTD. We have Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto! They are LARGE too, the size of a BIG gingerbread man (we have those cutters too...both boy/girl), and a SNOWMAN and a MM profile! It's a very winter thing around here...sets us in the FALL mood. I also bought some items in preparation for TAMALES! I'll be making those after Thanksgiving.

It looks like next weekend (three eves), will find us at DISNEYLAND! I'll keep you posted.

TTFN....DF99

 

[jgates]

Confidence!!!! My friend at work just went thru this in mid-July. Everything was fine at the end but it was very mentally stressful until she knew for sure. So just relax, think positive thoughts. Hugs!!!