October 11-18, 2008 Eastern Magic Parrothead Pirates in Paradise-chapter 6

[disneyhand]

I knew there was something I wanted to share with everyone! I found these laundry detergent tablets at Walmart the other day! They are similar to the ones you buy for the dishwasher. They are called Dropps. www.dropps.com I bought a bag to try while we are at the beach. If they work well, I'll be bringing them on the cruise too! It says to use one for small loads, 2 for large loads, top load and front load (he) compatible. THey were out of the scented ones, so I got the "free" ones...no dye no scent. I better check the website myself and see if there is a coupon to be had. 20 tablets cost $4.79. I thought that was a little pricey? But I didn't take the time to do the math....I knew I was paying for the convenience.

Time to clean up from dinner!!!!![/QUOTE]

Michelle,
Please let us know how you like the tablets, the convenience might be worth the price!
Mary

 

[kritter]

Check out this Disney CD set!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5481106

 

[pinkygirl]

I'm back from my weekend jaunt to WDW and all I have to say is three words: Toy. Story. Mania. It is great; everything Buzz Lightyear should have been.

We met our goal for Saturday, hitting all three parks. We started out at MK and rode the mountains, HM and TTA, ate lunch at CHH and took the monorail to the TTC to catch a bus to the Studios. Rode RnR and ToT, then watched a little of the Block Party Bash and walked over to Toy Story Mania to see if there was a soft opening. They weren't open when we got there, but we decided to stick around for 15 minutes to see if we could get lucky. Some of us went into One Man's Dream to cool off, when one of our party came running in to get us. The queue was short and after we got out, we decided to try again. We got as far as the first "practice" screen when the ride stopped. Now sure why, but we ended up having to get escorted off. Oh well, at least we got one go around. All I can say is TSM is so much better than Buzz. No question about what you are shooting at.

After we left Disney Studios we took the boat to EPCOT, getting off at Y&B to walk the rest of the way. We went to Soarin' and ate dinner in Seasons. After Soarin', we headed out back to the Y&B Club dock to catch up with our reservation for the Illuminations cruise. All in all it was a great day. I have to say, we did it without ever feeling rushed.

I'm exhausted just reading this LOL glad you had a great time!!!!!!!

 

[pinkygirl]

Hello everyone!

The cake class sounds like fun!

We paid off our cruise on May 5th.! I wanted to make sure that is was paid way in advanced of the 90 day booking date. I keep looking at our Disney ressies and smiling at the "balanced owed" and "Paid in Full" lines.

DILEMMA TIME:
We are still debating on adding my stepdaughter to one of the ressies. She will be 18yrs and hasn't been on a cruise with us since she was 7yrs. The problem is she will be starting college and she SAYS she is willing to miss a week of classes but when the time comes, will she. ALSO, if we added her to OUR ressies she would cost $1,120.58 IF we have another family who we know is traveling with us to, it would be $880.58. NOW, our cruise is costing us mucho mucho monies (I know who isn't being charged mucho monies?) do we take the chance and add her in HOPES that she will miss that week from college? What would you guys do?

The difference in the prices is we have connecting cat.5 staterooms and since it has to be "double occupancy" we have one adult in each stateroom and then our 9yr in one and the 7yr in the other (as second passenger) and then our 4yr in one. IF we added her (my 18yr old stepdaughter) she would take the "second passenger" spot and move one of the kids to child rate (WHICH DREAMS told me was the $1,120 price --- yes that was for a child! ) Now this other family that booked through DREAMS asked about adding a third adult to their ressie (cat. 5) and they got quoted the $880. Now either way, we have plenty of room in our two staterooms for her to stay so she wouldn't be in their stateroom but ours ( I wish they were in even a high Cat. number like a 8-10 and see if that would make a difference, but this other family is just down the hall from us.) Does this pricing seem right to you? Should I call Disney myself and see if I get a totally different price? I wish I knew what to do. My husband and I have been going about this for several weeks now. ANY advise would be great!

Well, gotta run! Will check back in later!

THANKS!!

honestly without sounding mean, I would say no for her to miss a whole week of school!!!!!! too much happens in college and grades can fall quickly. Unless she can talk to her professor and ask for assignments ahead of time so she can do them on the cruise? Goodluck in whatever you decide

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

Gina, can't wait to see the photos!

Kristin, our Walmart is open 24 hours, so I am sure they are already lining up to get the WiiFit at midnight! Steve looked to put one on hold at Game Stop, but they were sold out. We did put the Lego Indiana Jones on hold and we'll pick it up on Tues. the 2nd. We'll hold it back for our trip to the beach on the 7th. That will give them something to do on the 8 hour drive! (I have a PS2 hooked to a 15" drop down screen in my truck! No, my kids ain't spoiled!) AND I might have to order that CD set!! That's a great collection! I wonder if it's available at the parks/DTD?

Erika, I am sort of watching AI. Steve will be home at 9 and we'll watch it again!

 

[pinkygirl]

Julie, that is quite the dilema! I am not sure what i would do? It's one thing for our middle schoolers to miss a week, another thing for a first year college student to miss! I guess I would wait as long as you could? Does trip insurance cover the cost if she changes her mind? (I am assuming you would have to make up an excuse other then, I don't want to go)

I knew there was something I wanted to share with everyone! I found these laundry detergent tablets at Walmart the other day! They are similar to the ones you buy for the dishwasher. They are called Dropps. www.dropps.com I bought a bag to try while we are at the beach. If they work well, I'll be bringing them on the cruise too! It says to use one for small loads, 2 for large loads, top load and front load (he) compatible. THey were out of the scented ones, so I got the "free" ones...no dye no scent. I better check the website myself and see if there is a coupon to be had. 20 tablets cost $4.79. I thought that was a little pricey? But I didn't take the time to do the math....I knew I was paying for the convenience.

Time to clean up from dinner!!!!!

I have heard of these tablets Michele, but so far I have not seen them at any Walmarts here! But I did get the single load detergent boxes....you know the ones they sell at laundromats....well anyway the dollar store had them so I got a few to bring with us on the cruise!

 

[pinkygirl]

Check out this Disney CD set!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5481106

wow great set!!!!!!!! LOVE it!

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

I have heard of these tablets Michele, but so far I have not seen them at any Walmarts here! But I did get the single load detergent boxes....you know the ones they sell at laundromats....well anyway the dollar store had them so I got a few to bring with us on the cruise!

the website says they are available at walmart, target and amazon. I have not seen them at walmart until this weekend. I found a review online, and this lady RAVED about them. They are supposed to be eviromentally sound, no harsh chemicals, yadda yadda yadda. So, they might be worth the extra to someone who has sensative skin.

I have not seen the single load boxes at the store though! That would be a good idea too! Usually, I just get the snack size ziplocs and put enough powder in for one load each...sort of like making my own single load packages! If these work, they will become a staple in the suitcase!

 

[pinkygirl]

the website says they are available at walmart, target and amazon. I have not seen them at walmart until this weekend. I found a review online, and this lady RAVED about them. They are supposed to be eviromentally sound, no harsh chemicals, yadda yadda yadda. So, they might be worth the extra to someone who has sensative skin.

I have not seen the single load boxes at the store though! That would be a good idea too! Usually, I just get the snack size ziplocs and put enough powder in for one load each...sort of like making my own single load packages! If these work, they will become a staple in the suitcase!

those sound great!!! now I wish I could find fabric softener singles too....if there is such a thing??

 

[Pinkgurlshubby]

Good evening everyone

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

those sound great!!! now I wish I could find fabric softener singles too....if there is such a thing??

Yeah, they're called Dryer Sheets!

According to this dropps co, you don't need softner, and they woman's review I read said she was pleased with the results without using softner!

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

Good evening everyone

Good Evening!! How was your day?

 

[pinkygirl]

Yeah, they're called Dryer Sheets!

According to this dropps co, you don't need softner, and they woman's review I read said she was pleased with the results without using softner!

are you Denis' sister????? LOL he's giggling away saying that's what he was going to write. LOL
BTW...I don't like dryer sheets!!!!!!

 

[WDWCrazzyCunninghams]

are you Denis' sister????? LOL he's giggling away saying that's what he was going to write. LOL
BTW...I don't like dryer sheets!!!!!!

he he he!! Great Minds Think Alike!!!

For the record, I prefer liquid softner myself, but for traveling, I use dryer sheets!

 

[cdhheidi]

Hi Everyone! Sorry I have been awol for a while...

I dont think i am even going to try to read the last however many pages I missed... Michele, hows about an update on anything important that I missed? LOL!

 

[kritter]

Gina, can't wait to see the photos!

Kristin, our Walmart is open 24 hours, so I am sure they are already lining up to get the WiiFit at midnight! Steve looked to put one on hold at Game Stop, but they were sold out. We did put the Lego Indiana Jones on hold and we'll pick it up on Tues. the 2nd. We'll hold it back for our trip to the beach on the 7th. That will give them something to do on the 8 hour drive! (I have a PS2 hooked to a 15" drop down screen in my truck! No, my kids ain't spoiled!) AND I might have to order that CD set!! That's a great collection! I wonder if it's available at the parks/DTD?

Erika, I am sort of watching AI. Steve will be home at 9 and we'll watch it again!

I'm seriously thinking about going in the am to Walmart. I know I'm nuts...LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read on the DIS that the CD is at DTD Pleasure Island!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pinkygirl]

he he he!! Great Minds Think Alike!!!

For the record, I prefer liquid softner myself, but for traveling, I use dryer sheets!

well I guess I'm bringing dryer sheets!

 

[pinkygirl]

Hi Everyone! Sorry I have been awol for a while...

I dont think i am even going to try to read the last however many pages I missed... Michele, hows about an update on anything important that I missed? LOL!

good evening Heidi!!!!!
how is everything? been a long time!

 

[Pinkgurlshubby]

he he he!! Great Minds Think Alike!!!

For the record, I prefer liquid softner myself, but for traveling, I use dryer sheets!

But dryer sheets don't work well with the front load washer LOL

 

[cdhheidi]

good evening Heidi!!!!!
how is everything? been a long time!

Oh all is pretty good here! Been going for evening walks, or bike rides around the park, even on the weekend hauling the bikes down to the greenbelt. Sean rode HIS bike 5 MILES a week ago... we are totally thrilled!

Between that and schooling these boys, going to graduation of a friend's daughter, doc appts for that nasty boil I had, dentist appts... its just been plain busy!

Tonight I have NO plans, unless the phone rings that is! Its rainy stormy out, and I have no intention of driving the beast out in it!

How are you doing???