New Year's Eve 2008 12/27/08 SEE POST#1 FOR LIST

[CustardTart]

Only 2 more sleeps before going back to WDW!!! And I'm feeling very organised - which is making me more than a little nervous. I'm used to leaving everything until the last minute and racing around like a crazy lady!!! This time I'm already packed and just have hair and nails appointments tomorrow before collecting Samuel for the Christmas hols...

Talking of Sammy, I've now decided to surprise him with our trip details tomorrow evening rather than waiting until the penny drops on the following morning. I'm copying an idea I saw on YouTube - getting him to read from a card that informs him of the trip while being filmed!!! Fingers crossed for a positive reaction...

On a less happy note, DH is at home today and is really rather unwell! He returned from work somewhat early (for him) yesterday and was burning hot! He's coughing, sneezing, spluttering, moaning and groaning - it's not pretty! I sent him to the Drs this morning so he's taking antibiotics and all the cold/flu remedies he could find. And he's safely installed in the spare room - TBH I'm trying to minimise the risk to me but I also thought he might get more rest that way...

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Aisling....I KNOW exactly what you're going thru...my family room looks the SAME way!!! i'm hoping to finish today since i should be home by 2ish......i need to finish today as tomorrow night is the fall sports banquet & then we're leaving at 3 on friday.....i don't want to come home to that mess


Kaz....sure hopes the filming of Sam reading the card works out...sounds like such a cool idea - can't wait to see the 'video'~ Hope Dick gets better soon AND more importantly that you DON'T get sick....PS - got your card - loved the Mickey embellishments!!! thanks!

 

[nskjerven]

Aisling, prayers for Jessie. for you, I know how hard it is to not worry...he'll be safe and fixed after the surgery worth the effort, but if only we could sub in and out for our babies when we need too.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

HI all.....REALLY VERY COLD here these past few mornings.....i am not used to that...nor do i like it very much!!!
hope all is well...got most of the house decorated yesterday...except 2 totes of 'santas' that DH didn't get down - probably because they aren't in 'red' totes
packing tonite for DL & leaving tomorrow as soon as Ryan & his friend are out of school....

Aisling...we are hoping & praying that all goes well with Jesse's surgery!!!!

 

[Aisling]

Thank you for your concern for Jesse, my friends.

It's hailing/snowing today, but it's going to change to freezing rain tonight. Tig's lucky she's not home in NJ now, and enjoying the Florida sunshine instead.

I'm doing some cooking, and waiting for the news conference to begin, about the list of steroid-using baseball players. I heard it was leaked that Roger Clemens and Andy Pettit are on the list. Not good!

Brenda and Kaz, you must be SO excited. Ok, it's around 4 in the afternoon in the UK, and I'm wondering if Sam knows yet that he's going to WDW!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Thank you for your concern for Jesse, my friends.

It's hailing/snowing today, but it's going to change to freezing rain tonight. Tig's lucky she's not home in NJ now, and enjoying the Florida sunshine instead.

I'm doing some cooking, and waiting for the news conference to begin, about the list of steroid-using baseball players. I heard it was leaked that Roger Clemens and Andy Pettit are on the list. Not good!

Brenda and Kaz, you must be SO excited. Ok, it's around 4 in the afternoon in the UK, and I'm wondering if Sam knows yet that he's going to WDW!

Yikes....just got my "breaking news" delivered that Roger & Andy were on the list along with my Barry i will probably not even go to a baseball game this next year...i'm definitely NOT going to a Giants game..i am SOOOO P*&&ed off at them!

 

[CustardTart]

Aisling, all my best wishes to you and Jesse for the next week. I hope the op is a complete success and Jesse enjoys a speedy recovery...

Brenda, have a fab time in Disneyland - I love the fact that we'll both be in a Disney frame of mind at the same time...

Tigg, really hope to meet up with you tomorrow night - OMG I can't believe I'm saying that!!!

...Ok, it's around 4 in the afternoon in the UK, and I'm wondering if Sam knows yet that he's going to WDW!

He does now!!!!!!! Wow!!! WOW!!! His reaction was everything I'd hoped - he was BLOWN AWAY!!! And I got it all on the camcorder so I may well post it on YouTube when we get back...

And now I have to bid you you adieu for the week - rest assured I'll be back to post like crazy (and write up a trip report) before ya know it...

Have a great week, my Magic Mateys - I'm gonna miss you guys...

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Safe travels Kaz (& Sam!!) Will definitely think of you!!! AND so hoping you arrive on time & meet up with Colleen & Adrian!

 

[DDeb4evr]

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Aisling, remember to take care of yourself as well as Jesse.

I'm off to Las Vegas for a week to celebrate my DS's 21st birthday. I'll post some of the funny things that happen when I get back to work on the 26th.

 

[Aisling]

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Aisling, remember to take care of yourself as well as Jesse.

I'm off to Las Vegas for a week to celebrate my DS's 21st birthday. I'll post some of the funny things that happen when I get back to work on the 26th.

Thank you, Debbie.

Wishing you a CRAZY DECADENT FUN time in LV. What a perfect place to celebrate a 21st birthday! I was in Vegas years ago, when I was 7 months pregnant with Chad. The energy there was amazing. We stayed at the Desert Inn, and met Jerry Lewis in the lounge! Some day I'd love to go again, this time without the massively swollen feet! Debbie I have a feeling you and I would get into a lot of trouble, (innocent kind, of course ) if we were let loose in Vegas!

Brenda, so what do you think, did Kaz and Tig meet up? I'm dying to know. Wait a minute, is Brenda in DL? Holy cow, I think I'm here alone!!!!!!Everyone is on a trip!!

Nan, oh my silly sweetheart of a friend, I got the rats and the Hong Kong Disney souvie. I knew the rats were coming, but it still made me giggle like a loon when I opened it! LYMI baby!!!!!!!!!! By the way, are YOU here, or did you sneak in a trip somewhere??

 

[tiggerwannabe]

No...we haven't met

Karen was most likely tired and had an early day planned for today~

Adrian and I are home...we had a GREAT time!

Brenda and Nan, packages recd! Thank you!

I'll be back tomorrow with lots, I just wanted to say hey for now~

hasta manana~

 

[nskjerven]

Nan, oh my silly sweetheart of a friend, I got the rats and the Hong Kong Disney souvie. I knew the rats were coming, but it still made me giggle like a loon when I opened it! LYMI baby!!!!!!!!!! By the way, are YOU here, or did you sneak in a trip somewhere??

Rats, gotta love to hate 'em! I have to go eat one of Wil's are they any good? I got a bag o' Swedish fish for me.

Sorry the HK Dland goodies took so long, you know me, slug and rat that's my mode.... Tell me they didn't break did they?

I wish I was traveling, but nope I'm home. We had a dinner party last night for our school principal who just finised her 5 year divinity studies with the Episcopalian church. Just 4 couples. Paul and I went all out, it was beautiful but we are exhausted...dinner parties are better to go to than host. I felt like I missed all the good conversation between serving and clearing during our 5 course meal.

Brenda and Nan, packages recd! Thank you!

I'll be back tomorrow with lots, I just wanted to say hey for now~

hasta manana~

Glad ya got it, remember one set is for your mama

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Mom has her part of the package

Thank you Nan~

I'll use mine the next time hubby and me go for Japanese!

JDRF says LYMI

Long day today...tomorrow I get to put ornaments on our tree. John got it home and up and lit...it's got 1 ornament on it

I will start uploading pics as I start my trippie and share them here for you all to see. Mom's also got access to our new photopass pics, as soon as she gets copies to me I'll post them as well.

Lots more to say tomorrow...Goodnight Magic Mateys

 

[tiggerwannabe]

 

[Aisling]

Tig, welcome back!!!!!!!!!!

Love the pictures, and can't wait to see more. Adrian sure looked like he was having a great time! He's such a doll! Did everything go as planned? I know you didn't get to meet up with Kaz, but did you do all your ADRs?

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Yes we did, Turf Club is amazing! Very low key with very good food.
Kaz eats there later this week and will concur I am sure
(Adrian and I also had ADRs at Rose & Crown and Beaches & Cream.)


You'll have to read the trip report to find out how it went



I will copy what I write here for Nan. um, I mean, easy access...

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Hey Colleen....welcome home! Hope your trip was AWESOME~ glad you got the pkg okay!! Will check out your slides - can't wait to see all your photos. too bad you didn't get to meet up with Kaz & Sam.

We had a really great time in DL too...DS & his friend really had fun & got to go on lots of rides. Dianne & I did as well...but she lost her park hopper pass sat night - so we spent over an hour looking for it & then reporting to lost & found etc. DL was SO NICE....they gave her a park tkt for the remainder of sat night as well as a 1-day hopper for sunday. whew....thought we were going to have to spend ALL DAY sunday at DTD...but we did spend a few hours there anyway! will post photos once they're up at shutterfly....till l8r~

 

[nskjerven]

I will copy what I write here for Nan. um, I mean, easy access...

I resemble that remark

 

[grimgrinnin]

Hi kids,
Piper's pics as requested:

Her 1st Birthday
http://grimgrinnin.smugmug.com/gallery/4012191#233504141

Her One-A-Month is done =(
http://grimgrinnin.smugmug.com/gallery/2163210#112323066

Some recent pics:
http://grimgrinnin.smugmug.com/gallery/4012359#233513191


3 more days and we're outta here!

grim

 

[tiggerwannabe]

We are 30 minutes out of Philly

The sun is low in the sky

Adrian likes to share his food-It's a Hummus sammich

We took the exit row.
Only 25 people on the plane

the sun sets well before we land.

Lets get this show on the road.