****OFFICIAL August, 2012 (PART 2)****

[KarmaLady]

I am sitting here setting up my new Macbook Air...I love it and how little it is...but I am not totally sold on the OS! There is so much for me to learn how to do! (I love my iPhone and iPad...but this is going to take some getting used to!)

What computer does everyone use?

I use a pc at work, but at home I'm a Mac girl. I work for a college that provides a great perk of letting you buy from the computer store and simply deducting from your pay over 2 year with no interest. So I bought DH a Mac mini with an internal server for Xmas. It's seamless with apple tv and the iPads. So love it!

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[beachmama3]

Hey, that's my birthday, too! But I'm (a little) older than 40. My DH is taking me to see Brad Paisley right on my B-Day!!! Then off to Disney a few days later! I love August!

Sounds like an awesome bday! Brad Paisley will be fun.

Happy Sunday August peeps!

August is a popular month for birthdays!! Mine and my twin brother's is the
8th and my DS's is the 11th!

So...how about I share today's embarrassment.

One of my coworkers is getting married and her bridal shower was today. My boyfriend was also here this weekend from NYC so I already felt badly that I was going to have to go to this shower at 2pm...but he understood and I wanted to be there for this coworker because we're close. My son's father was unavoidably late picking up DS and then I spilled makeup on my dress and had to figure out something to wear last minute, plus my sweetie was leaving and I was trying to say bye to him and basically running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

So I hop in the car and think "ok, I'm going to be about 10-15 minutes late" and head off toward the shower location. About 5 minutes later, I pull the invitation out of my purse to double-check the address and I notice the time..."1:00"

For MONTHS I've had that on my calendar as 2pm!! I was so upset with myself and felt like an idiot!!! I literally pulled over in a parking lot and cried for a few minutes. Then I pulled myself together, drove the rest of the way and sat in the car again for a while before I worked up my courage to walk in late. UGH. I was soooo embarrassed! In the end there were about 100 people there...big production, so no one noticed one way or the other. Not the worst thing in the world that could have happened, but sheesh.

Now if I could just find a dress for the wedding...normally I wouldn't have any issues, but this bride is ultra glam and I feel extra pressure to step it up...but the ceremony is at 2pm and Catholic and the reception is 6pm...I feel like I need to go home and change in between! Decisions, decisions...

Awww, I have done that before (for one of my son's school parties )! I'm glad it turned out to not be a big deal. Check out Macy's-- I have a couple of weddings coming up and got two cute dresses and the were on sale! I paid like $30 for each!

 

[starrPA]

What computer does everyone use?

We have always been Macaddicts. We have Mac mini we primarily use with the tv, a desktop Mac in the office, and iPad. I want an air book sooooo badly! ENJOY!!

 

[myasma]

Hi everyone,

I am new to the new thread but was on the old one. My mom and I are taking a mother/daughter trip from August 15 to August 25. We will be at Disney from the 18 to the 25. We will be staying at the Contemporary resort and I am so excited!!

Question for everyone.....

Do you buy trip insurance? Why or why not?

I never purchase trip insurance because usually before 45 days out you can change your plans with no penalty. Also because my vacations depends on the school calendar, I don't have a lot of wiggle room if anything else comes up. Mostly I think that it is just wishful thinking on my part, if I don't get the trip insurance, I wont need it.

 

[LifeIsDis]

My mom and I went to see some family today up in New Hampshire and we were talking about Disney. Now, let me tell you that probably think I'm a total freak for my crazy Disney obsession. So my mom's cousin said "This one time we went to Disney, we ate at some Italian place in regular Disney." First of all, it's called Tony's. And second of all it's called THE MAGIC KINGDOM. I was standing there like "ummm...you mean the Magic Kingdom?" Some people think that it's just mk. Then she was saying they got a giant waffle at some place in "regular Disney." I almost blurted out "Oh, at Sleepy Hollow?"

I'm such a Disney snob, it's ridiculous. I think you guys will understand.

 

[elaine amj]

Boy oh Boy! I am glad to be back in this thread! Have been going through some others and have seen some very cynical, judgemental and not very Disney posters. This is the GREATEST thread and seems to have some great people in it. Even if there is a question/ concern/ problem it is handled in an adult way (unlike sme of the posts I have seen )
Thanks for making this newbies experience on this board great!
Looking forward to continue to follow this and the fb and live vicariously through you until our holiday lol

ITA - I love how friendly everyone is on this thread. It's so much fun and I'm always eager to catch up on the latest news.

Although - I have to admit - the crazy drama on the rest of the boards can be kinds fun - in a nasty reality-tv type of way! I used to admin another board and it used to drive me nuts when threads blew up and the popcorn crowd converged. Now that I'm just a member, I get the pull of the drama!

I am sitting here setting up my new Macbook Air...I love it and how little it is...but I am not totally sold on the OS! There is so much for me to learn how to do! (I love my iPhone and iPad...but this is going to take some getting used to!)

What computer does everyone use?

I use an IBM Thinkpad. It does the job. I'm used to Windsows and am unlikely to switch to Mac.

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Wanted to say HELLO from MN (North St Paul). Our dates are pretty much the same

Hi ! That is awesome!! What airline are you taking? We are flying out on Airtran at 10am on the 5th. I am so excited for this trip!!!
It would be great to run in to you there!
Molly

 

[elaine amj]

My mom and I went to see some family today up in New Hampshire and we were talking about Disney. Now, let me tell you that probably think I'm a total freak for my crazy Disney obsession. So my mom's cousin said "This one time we went to Disney, we ate at some Italian place in regular Disney." First of all, it's called Tony's. And second of all it's called THE MAGIC KINGDOM. I was standing there like "ummm...you mean the Magic Kingdom?" Some people think that it's just mk. Then she was saying they got a giant waffle at some place in "regular Disney." I almost blurted out "Oh, at Sleepy Hollow?"

I'm such a Disney snob, it's ridiculous. I think you guys will understand.

Hahahahaha! I totally get it. I'm learning to just let go....

I went out shopping all day with my 2 kids. Back to school shopping with a dash of Disney prep thrown in. Among other things I picked up:

- Matching flip flops for DD and I from Kmart - the Athletec line. It was $7.99. A couple of weeks ago that sounded expensive and somehow this week it sounded cheap and I bought them (of course, I've been checking out $30 Reefs, Sanuks, etc).

- An adorable Chip and Dale t-shirt for DD for $5 from Kmart! They had about 5 different disney designs for $5....and she finally picked that. It was a travel-round-the world design with the Eiffel Tower, the London Bridge, etc. perfect for our Garden Grill meal!


- Hanes underwear for myself...got home and realised I must have been more tired than I thought by then. I didn't even look at the size and bought them 2 sizes too large! Now DH has to exchange them. He's pretty good at stuff like that, but I think this may be pushing him a little too far hunting for sizes and colors in the underwear department. (reminds me of the time I made a college boyfriend in England shop for bras for my friends and myself! )

 

[Halloween Baby]

Hi!

I don't post much on the board, but DH (youcansmellit) just showed me the august thread and I am so excited! We are 33 days and counting!

We are staying at Corando Springs. This will be our first full vacation with just the four (no in-laws haha)

We need this break so bad and I'm thrilled to be going!

We're at Coronado too! What dates are you there?

Hi everyone,

I am new to the new thread but was on the old one. My mom and I are taking a mother/daughter trip from August 15 to August 25. We will be at Disney from the 18 to the 25. We will be staying at the Contemporary resort and I am so excited!!

We have the same trip dates!!

 

[jm106]

I never purchase trip insurance because usually before 45 days out you can change your plans with no penalty. Also because my vacations depends on the school calendar, I don't have a lot of wiggle room if anything else comes up. Mostly I think that it is just wishful thinking on my part, if I don't get the trip insurance, I wont need it.

Lol, this is Me to! I only buy trip ins when I travel with out the kids becuase I want to be sure I can get home or cancel if emergency comes up.

SO I am knocking things off of my list now I can do online check in tuesday for ASM and thursday for AKL!

 

[Cinderella Girl]

Looks like we'll be at the Wishes Dessert Party together.

Yeah!! That is awesome. So happy to have another diser at the party!!
Hopefully we will see each other!
Molly

 

[MelsBells]

We're at Coronado too! What dates are you there?

We will be there from Aug 24-Sept 3. How about you?

I'm excited! Last time we were at Coronado was prob 3-4 yrs ago and that was only a 2 day stay. I love the grounds there. Last time we never really had a chance to do the big pool so that is definitely on the to do list. DH tends to be go, go, go so I told him we need at least 1/2 day at the pool.

 

[myasma]

That is great!!

Lol, this is Me to! I only buy trip ins when I travel with out the kids becuase I want to be sure I can get home or cancel if emergency comes up.

SO I am knocking things off of my list now I can do online check in tuesday for ASM and thursday for AKL!

I am so jealous that you get to do online check in soon. I have to wait another crummy 14 days. ( I just looked at my clock, it say's 12 am, so I guess now technically 13 days.)

 

[elaine amj]

PARK & RESORT LISTS ARE ALL UPDATED AS OF NOW

Just popping in to say WOW!! Elaine and Nikki, you guys are awesome! I love how you broke down and organized all the new lists. Great job and thank you! With my computer issues, I wasn't able to update the old list half as much as I wanted to. Our little community of 20 or so people that we started out with has grown beyond belief! I just wish I was still able to join you guys. But, unexpected car repairs wiped my budget right out. Fortunately, I am rescheduling the trip for next year, so I may see some Team August people then! Have fun on your trips everyone! Please post if you're doing a trip report. I'd love to be there right along with you!

Hey you were the one to start the whole ball rolling and get the group all together to begin with. I wasn't on the thread then - but by the time I joined, the thread was rocking! It's too bad you can't head to the World this year - but like you said, now you can plan for next August!

Hi everyone,

I am new to the new thread but was on the old one. My mom and I are taking a mother/daughter trip from August 15 to August 25. We will be at Disney from the 18 to the 25. We will be staying at the Contemporary resort and I am so excited!!

Then you're not new to this threard ...it's just a continuation of the old one I love that it's just as friendly as the old one was - and as chatty!

 

[dontthrowsand]

I can't wait to curl up by the pool, with a book and relax

 

[SenecaWolf]

Started a pretrip report, link is in my sig. Not quite sure how to do one that well so bear with me

I'm started to get really excited as I'm getting to the 30 day mark ... Thinking of making some different Mickey heads

 

[litlpixie]

Good Morning Team!!

4 more weeks of work before Disney So close, yet so far!!

 

[jm106]

So DH told me he thought we were staying until monday(we leave saturday!) Shoot, I wish I could add a day but another $75 pp for air fare change is a lot on top of food and hotel.

I completed kids pirates league invitation and pirates league vests(I made them super fast but it works) and I made them a T shirt(dis-igned by a lady on another board.) I am dont with my creations now.

T shirt for each-

Pirate Vests for PL

 

[LifeIsDis]

So DH told me he thought we were staying until monday(we leave saturday!) Shoot, I wish I could add a day but another $75 pp for air fare change is a lot on top of food and hotel.

I completed kids pirates league invitation and pirates league vests(I made them super fast but it works) and I made them a T shirt(dis-igned by a lady on another board.) I am dont with my creations now.

T shirt for each-

Pirate Vests for PL

Those are great

 

[RunDanceSkate]

Hi
We will be going to Port Orleans Riverside Aug 26th to Sept 1st. It is a surprise trip for the kids.