Now Bring Me That Horizon ~ It Begins P115

[TarzansKat]

Ooo count me in on that renactment!! Oh you'll love Pop!! We loved it there and would definitely stay there again!! It was just so much fun!

I agree, Pop is so much fun!

And I'll definitely take the picture, I promise.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

The DVR is a life changing experience, isn't it? Love your dream. Too cute! I am so sad that the summer is ending. The supermarket actually has Halloween candy! But looking on the bright side am beyond excited about "our" upcoming trip!!

 

[TarzansKat]

The DVR is a life changing experience, isn't it?

It totally is. It's a little scary. And all the shows that are on demand? Don't even get me started!

Love your dream. Too cute! I am so sad that the summer is ending. The supermarket actually has Halloween candy!

I don't know whether or not I should be excited (I love Halloween) or frightened by that prospect!

I have to head to Walmart today, I wonder if they're starting the Halloween merchandising as well. I'll have to let you guys know.

But looking on the bright side am beyond excited about "our" upcoming trip!!

I am very excited as well!

 

[All7OfUs]

That truly was a funny dream!! HA! Hugging a giant letter- try explaining that to someone who's never been there!

They've come to take me away, he, he, ha, ha, ho, ho...

 

[TarzansKat]

That truly was a funny dream!! HA! Hugging a giant letter- try explaining that to someone who's never been there!

I never quite thought of it that way.

They've come to take me away, he, he, ha, ha, ho, ho...

 

[If U Had Wings]

I am so addicted to my DVR! I was thrilled to come home from my little mini-vacation yesterday and find it filled with all my addictions I had missed while I was gone. Best thing ever!

 

[eandesmom]

DVR's are the bomb!

DH and I get SOOOO cranky when we have to watch a show "live" and actually sit through commericals!

And the beauty is you can save an entire series you are a little bleh about so that in the dog days of summer when there is nothing new one, you have something to watch!

I Mamma Mia. Not as much as my mama does though...it's my ring tone for her

I love the idea of Halloween colored tie dye mickey t's!!!

 

[Sarilas]

Ooh, I see I've returned in time for a new trip to begin!

 

[pooh'smate]

Ooh, I see I've returned in time for a new trip to begin!

You're back!!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

I am so addicted to my DVR! I was thrilled to come home from my little mini-vacation yesterday and find it filled with all my addictions I had missed while I was gone. Best thing ever!

It'll really be nice for my husband. He was taping sooooo many shows, and now all he has to do is click a button. No more VHS!

DVR's are the bomb!

DH and I get SOOOO cranky when we have to watch a show "live" and actually sit through commericals!

And the beauty is you can save an entire series you are a little bleh about so that in the dog days of summer when there is nothing new one, you have something to watch!

I know how you feel, I keep forgetting I can pause live TV and then fast forward through the commercials if I time it right.

I Mamma Mia. Not as much as my mama does though...it's my ring tone for her

I'm seriously addicted right now. I keep watching it, I have it saved in my dvr.

I love the idea of Halloween colored tie dye mickey t's!!!

I did make some last week.

Ooh, I see I've returned in time for a new trip to begin!

LARA!!!!!!!!

I'm so excited to see you here!

back!!!!!

You're back!!!!

DITTO!!!! Very exciting to see Lara!

 

[Sarilas]

I'm back! I'm even going to try to write my long lost trip report. I have SO much catching up to do!

 

[TarzansKat]

I'm back! I'm even going to try to write my long lost trip report. I have SO much catching up to do!

I would love it if you would write that trip report!

Take your time catching up, we'll all still be here!

And by the by, Tink and I went to the World together, and have a trip report in progress. I don't know if you've seen it yet, the link is in my siggie.

 

[pooh'smate]

Well I woke up bright and early 4:45 this morning so I could make my dining reservations. I logged into the systym and then it would only let me make reservations for Nov 27. So after trying several times I finally wrote my TA and gave her my list. Well she was able to get everything I wanted, even the days I wanted!!!! So here is my list.

11/28- Crystal Palace @ 9am ( I think I am going to change this either to a later time or I might switch days with LTT. I really wanted to get into the park early. Will I still be able to?)

11/29- O'hanna's @ 6:15pm

11/30- LeCellier @ 8:05pm

12/1- Sci-Fi Drive In @ 12:50pm

12/2- Hoop De Do Review @ 7:15pm

12/3- Rose and Crown @ 7:35pm

12/4- 50's Primetime Cafe @ 12:40

12/5- Boma @ 6:25pm

12/6- Liberty Tree Tavern @ 12:00pm

12/7- Tony's 12:20pm


I also am going to see the Christmas Train again tomorrow because Lexi loved it so much she talked her daddy into going to see it with her. I didn't even have to coach her. He was working on Friday when I took her. Maybe this time I will remember to bring my camera.

Also tomorrow is the day I tell my dh about the trip. He has no idea! I am not even sure how he will react!

 

[pooh'smate]

I forgot to add that I like your new picture.

 

[Sarilas]

I would love it if you would write that trip report!

Take your time catching up, we'll all still be here!

And by the by, Tink and I went to the World together, and have a trip report in progress. I don't know if you've seen it yet, the link is in my siggie.

I *did* see it! I am so stoked for you two! I'll read that one after this one... lord knows I have a lot to catch up on...

I'm going to upload food pics to the official thread tonight (now); that should get the proverbial juices flowing. (And I'm waiting to see if I can get my old thread moved out of the completed area and back into action!)

 

[TarzansKat]

Well I woke up bright and early 4:45 this morning so I could make my dining reservations. I logged into the systym and then it would only let me make reservations for Nov 27. So after trying several times I finally wrote my TA and gave her my list. Well she was able to get everything I wanted, even the days I wanted!!!! So here is my list.

YAY!!!

11/28- Crystal Palace @ 9am ( I think I am going to change this either to a later time or I might switch days with LTT. I really wanted to get into the park early. Will I still be able to?)

I'm not sure how early you can get into the park with that ressie. Maybe some of our veterans can comment.

11/29- O'hanna's @ 6:15pm

SO JEALOUS!!!

11/30- LeCellier @ 8:05pm

Nummy.

12/1- Sci-Fi Drive In @ 12:50pm

Very cool, I'm looking forward to this one my trip as well.

12/2- Hoop De Do Review @ 7:15pm

So much fun!

12/3- Rose and Crown @ 7:35pm

Woo hoo!

12/4- 50's Primetime Cafe @ 12:40

You and your DH are going to have so much fun at this one!

12/5- Boma @ 6:25

12/6- Liberty Tree Tavern @ 12:00pm

12/7- Tony's 12:20pm

Looks like you got some great ADRs, hon!

I also am going to see the Christmas Train again tomorrow because Lexi loved it so much she talked her daddy into going to see it with her. I didn't even have to coach her. He was working on Friday when I took her. Maybe this time I will remember to bring my camera.

Oh, I would love to see pictures if you remember!

Also tomorrow is the day I tell my dh about the trip. He has no idea! I am not even sure how he will react!

Oh, I can't wait to hear his reaction!

I forgot to add that I like your new picture.

Thanks! That's one of the newest tie dye shirts I made, I'm actually debating keeping it for myself.

I *did* see it! I am so stoked for you two! I'll read that one after this one... lord knows I have a lot to catch up on...

I'm going to upload food pics to the official thread tonight (now); that should get the proverbial juices flowing. (And I'm waiting to see if I can get my old thread moved out of the completed area and back into action!)

Excellent! I'm so looking forward to reading your report.

 

[TarzansKat]

I am just bursting with excitement over this trip!

And given that I'm having a really hard time getting on the DIS lately, between work and the tie dye shirts and general life, this is going to be one heck of an update.

Speaking of the tie dye shirts, I know that I'd mentioned working on some Halloween ones for us. Well, I did a big batch last weekend, and ended up making mine and DS'. I'm not totally pleased with how DS' Mickey head came out, so he may be getting another one. It's too funny, this is his third tie dye Mickey shirt. A boy can't have too many right?

The great thing about mine is that it's an old tank top that I was getting ready to get rid of because the white wasn't looking so great. Well, heck, through some dye on it and it looks fantastic!

I also made one that I'm debating keeping for myself. I truly have no idea how I got these color combinations, and I love how different they are. This is one of the things I love about tie dye, you really never know what you're going to get!

Now as far as my tie dye to do list, I still have one more tank top for myself, I'd like to make another 1-2 shirts for DH, and my mother actually jumped on board and bought a shirt for me to dye for her. This makes me think...should I make tie dye shirts for Nana and FIL as well? Something to think about. I also haven't decided if I'll make DH's the Halloween, multi-color, or both. DS and I have shirts that are just red, blue, and purple, so I might do that for DH. Whatever the mood strikes, eh?

A cute anecdote for you as well. Yesterday, we're in the car, and DS says, "Mama, how did you make my colored shirt?" That's what he calls all his tie dye shirts. So I explained it to him, and...I think he may even be making one of his own next time! It's scary and exciting all at once. We'll just have to make sure he's wearing really old clothes we don't care about and very careful with the dye. I'll let you know how that goes.

Along the lines of things that need to be made, I think I finally figured out a way to make DS a Wall E costume instead of paying an exorbitant amount for one over the internet. So that's on my vacation to do list as well. While I'm on a roll, I'll also need to make my mom's Eve costume. And while I'm listing this all here, I just decided to get actual paper and pen and put this stuff down. I'm having trouble remembering everything!

Another thing I like to do before the trip is go through possible outfits just to have an idea of what I'm going to pack.

Now I'll tell you. A lot of people (MOM AND DH) have given me a little criticism about wanting to do laundry on vacation. And to them I say, pishaw!!!! Here's the thing. I don't want to pack a lot. I'm not over-packing. Not over-packing clothes, not over-packing snacks for the room (because there's always too much food with free dining anyway), not over-packing! TK refuses to partake in it! I made myself a packing list for my May trip with Tink and I really stuck to it. I only had enough outfits for the days we were there, with possible one spare. I think the only thing I regretted then was not packing a long sleeved sweatshirt (mine was 3/4) because it was rather chilly one night.

Now the reason I say we'll do laundry is because it's an eight day trip. The laundry rooms are next to the Hippy Dippy Pool. It's so easy to throw a load or two in, go for a swim or lounge by the pool with your cocktail in hand, and come back and check on things. I always like to have detergent with me when I travel with DS anyway, because although he's fully potty trained, and for all intensive purposes a pretty clean kid, you just never know when accidents will happen. Whether we didn't make it to the bathroom in time, or we were having way too much fun eating a Mickey bar, I want to make sure I have the means to launder things while we're there. I don't like stained clothes to sit for that long, it's less likely you'll be able to get the stains out once you get home. And given that we've put so much effort into the tie dye shirts and that he loves wearing them, well, we want to make sure we can clean 'em!

Thank you for reading my rant about laundry. Honestly, I'm surprised you haven't unsubscribed.

Thankfully, I have more exciting news to report!

Lookie what came in the mail this week!!!!

OH YEAH!!!!!

That's when you know the trip is really real. It's bought. It's paid for. ADRs are made, and here comes your travel docs! I LOVE IT!!!! There may have been some happy dancing, I won't lie. And some, "Oh my gosh, DH, I'm so excited for this trip! We're GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!"

I can't wait. But I can, because there are a lot of wonderful family things planned this month, and the time is just going to fly by. Because we are under a month, folks. Isn't that crazy? I think once we hit September (only two more days!!!) I go into a bit of a shock. Because then I can say, I'm going on vacation this month. I'm going to Disney in a couple of weeks.

Which reminds me, I need to schedule a hair cut before the trip. Let's put that on the list, too.

And while we're discussing hair cuts which makes me think of changes, let's just say there may be some changes to our non-itinerary plans.

Basically all we have are ADRs, right? So obviously it's one of those that we're thinking about switching around.

Another anecdotal TK clan moment for you.

Monday night, and we're all sitting at the table. We decided to get Chinese take out. So we're sitting there and DS is so into it. He loves Won Ton Soup, he loves chicken and rice (General Tso's and pork fried), he eats it with gusto! And this is a child who eats pretty well, but I mean, this food makes him happy. Do you remember those happy food memories from when you were a kid?

I know when I was little, and my parents owned their deli/gourmet food store at one point, we made cannolis. And I used to go in the back, in the cooler, with a spoon, and just take one swipe of cannoli filling.

Now that's a happy food memory. (And yes, my parents knew. It was not spoken of until recently, but they knew. )

So, anyway, I can tell that DS is just loving his food and having such a good time.

And I looked at my husband and said, "DH?"

And he looked at me and said, "Nine Dragons?"

We're so sympatico.

So anyway, it's highly likely that we're going to try to fit in Nine Dragons. I haven't made an ADR...I know, the HORROR!!!!...because every time that I've checked is wide open. I'm not worried. We've got ADRs lined up, and if we really want to commit, I'll make one. If we're not feeling it until the trip, and they're all booked up, we can always try counter service.

And I know from reading eandemom's trip report that Yak and Yeti has some pretty good counter service as well, so there's a few places that we could fill the "chicken and rice" requirement for DS.

So, we'll see. Not even on the vacation yet, and already pirating up and messing around with things. Ah, the life of the TK clan.

I love it.

 

[Charleston Princess]

What a lovely long update to enjoy over my Sunday morning coffee! Those are the best because I know I don't have to rush through it to get ready to go to work.

The shirts are looking fabulous, and I definitely think you should let DS make one of his own -- but like you said, wear old clothes while you are doing it!

I think doing laundry on vacation is just fine -- it leaves more room for souvenirs!

Hurray for travel documents and being two days away from saying, "We'll be in Disney this month!" Isn't that a grand thing???

I love DS's food moment -- Chinese take-out is one of my favorites!

 

[jenjolt]

Have to agree with Jackie on this one...what a great way to start a laid back Sunday morning!!!!

Love your shirts!! They have turned out fabulously and I hope you have a great time with your DS letting him make his own!!!!

I'm with you, even if I do pack way too much, I still like to do laundry at least once because it means less for me to do when I get back home and to me that is worth the time on vacation to throw it in. Having my own laundry is one of the things I'm looking forward to the most staying DVC LOL!!!

HMMM...I think Chinese food sounds yummy and its obvious you DS will enjoy it!!! Like it has been mentioned before this trip is all about having good times and making good memories and not stressing over every little thing! So impressed with that!!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

What a lovely long update to enjoy over my Sunday morning coffee! Those are the best because I know I don't have to rush through it to get ready to go to work.

I love reading the DIS on the weekends for precisely that reason. No rushing!

The shirts are looking fabulous, and I definitely think you should let DS make one of his own -- but like you said, wear old clothes while you are doing it!

Thank you!

I think doing laundry on vacation is just fine -- it leaves more room for souvenirs!

You make an extremely valid point there.

Hurray for travel documents and being two days away from saying, "We'll be in Disney this month!" Isn't that a grand thing???

It IS grand!

I love DS's food moment -- Chinese take-out is one of my favorites!

Me, too. And it's so...us. I think we have to have it at some point, or it just won't be a TK clan vacation.

Have to agree with Jackie on this one...what a great way to start a laid back Sunday morning!!!!

Love your shirts!! They have turned out fabulously and I hope you have a great time with your DS letting him make his own!!!!

Oh, thank you!

I'm with you, even if I do pack way too much, I still like to do laundry at least once because it means less for me to do when I get back home and to me that is worth the time on vacation to throw it in. Having my own laundry is one of the things I'm looking forward to the most staying DVC LOL!!!

Mmm....DVC....

HMMM...I think Chinese food sounds yummy and its obvious you DS will enjoy it!!! Like it has been mentioned before this trip is all about having good times and making good memories and not stressing over every little thing! So impressed with that!!!!

You said it perfectly!