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

[Diamondintheruff]

Just wanted to say hello from MN - North St Paul..... 6 days left .

Hello and welcome!

Also, question.........What is everyone doing with their animals?

I have a maltese/poodle that will be 8 months when we leave. Luckily my parents are taking him. I fully expect him to be totally spoiled and have to start some training with him again but at least I know he will be loved.

We have hermit crabs, do you know how hard it is finding a hermit crab sitter

My classroom once had hermit crabs. Who would have thought they were harder to find babysitters for than rodents but they are.

Does anyone else stress over possible hurricanes?

Not really but I'm certainly packing some ponchos. We were on a cruise (sadly not disney) last year during Irene. We hit the bahamas the day before Irene did. In Aug 2008 it went to a tropical storm status and we had 4 or 5 days with no sun but the parks were empty. Disney opened some parks early in anticipation of closing early but only certain rides were ever closed.

My Aunt always had a yorkie and a maltese. Great combination!

 

[taylor3297]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

I am sorry for your loss. It is hard when we lose our furry family members.

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Here are my parks and ADR's

20- Arrival and Youngest DS birthday. Heading to DisneyQuest for the first time.
21-MK, ADR CP at 6pm
22-DS, ADR SciFi at 11:30 trying for 2nd seating of fantasmic.
23-EP, Chefs du France 12:20, HDDR 7:15
24-Typhoon Lagoon, ADR 1900Park 5:05
25-MK, ADR CM 5:20, then Wishes Dessert 9:00 (Sh it's a surprise)
26-AK, ADR, ADR Tusker 10:30 (We love brunch)
27-EP, ADR Akershus 10:30, Garden Grill 5:15.
28, Blizzard Beach, departure day

 

[jomommy]

Checking in kinda late in the game. . . no way can I read through all these. . .

We will be at POR 8/27 through 9/2. Checking in four weeks from today! Can't wait!!

I'll come back later to add our ADR and park info.

 

[pigletto]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

I am so sorry. I have two kitties and I know what a special place they hold in our hearts. I hope you are ok

 

[NightAngelX]

Also, question.........What is everyone doing with their animals?

My dog is not quite 8 months yet but will be when we go. He is a big baby with seperation anxiety. We left him at the kennel the night of the bachelor/bachelorette & he was so nervous he did not want them anywhere near him. He has never acted like that before.

I was going to put him in the kennel if i had too but thankfully my brother is going to stay here, bear loves him as much as he loves us. He looked after him when my husband had emergency surgery in march so he got to know him well. He gets super excited when he visits so i know he will be ok.

12 days is a long time, he would feel abandoned. At least at home he will know we are coming back.

I too use a pet sitter. My dog did kennels even a doggy day care one that was expensive and did not do well. They told me she didn't want to eat or leave her kennel. They had to force her out. Also she has free run of the house all day I felt so bad having her in a kennel all day. So I tried out a pet sitter last year when I had to take my husband up to Mayo clinic and its been great. She comes twice a day on full days we're gone and just once a day on the day we leave and day we come home. She is more expensive than what some of you other girls said but about the same as a kennel. 25 for two visits and 15 for 1. I can add visits for another 10 dollars each. But each visit is 30 minutes and she feeds the dog, checks on the cats, scoops kitty litter and brings in the mail. So its like a whole house sitting service. She's also available on short notice which is nice. Actually she is the 2nd one we've had. The first girl I LOVED she wrote a daily 'newsletter' and gave a full report of everything she and the doggy did, but that lady decided to go back to school and shut her business down and recommended this other lady. Who is really sweet and nice and Ginger likes her but she doesn't send me a report and isn't good at texting me after her visits. She and her husband own their own resturant in town too so she's pretty busy so I guess I understand. But again she does a good job. I thought about switching to a new person this time around but I don't think I wan to try someone new for a week long vacation.

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

Oh no. I'm so sorry for your loss! I can't imagine having to put my Desi down. He's been with me over 10 years now. My heart aches for you.

 

[m2zjj]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost my furbaby to kidney failure about 2months ago. DH wants to get another pet but I've been putting it off since I didn't think it was fair to an animal to leave for so long right after bringing it home.

 

[Elmck]

By this time next week I will be at the airport waiting for the flight to go to Disney!!!

 

[jocapol]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

Sorry for your loss. Our pets hold a special place in our lives that only other pet owners understand. We have a beagle who now is on meds. for 2 compressed discs in her back. Thankfully, Dr. says with rest (not likely-she's a beagle) she should be okay just in time for our vacay and a stay at the kennel, which she hates!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

I am so so sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. I know that feeling all too well. I still cry over the loss of my Jack and it was almost 3 years ago now. There's nothing I can say to make the pain go away but the only thing that made me at peace was knowing he had a wonderful life because of me, which I'm sure can be said for yours too.

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[Sabrefan]

Its going to be a great week. Yesterday was my anniversary, today is my birthday, and the day after tomorrow I am going to Disney World I cant complain thats Monday Packing tonight and we're good to go!

UPDATE about the anxiety and vacation blues, well my vacation blues are over but I am worried sick about EVERYTHING. I cant sleep, woke up with a headache from lack of sleep. I just cant relax .

 

[pigletto]

Its going to be a great week. Yesterday was my anniversary, today is my birthday, and the day after tomorrow I am going to Disney World I cant complain thats Monday Packing tonight and we're good to go!

UPDATE about the anxiety and vacation blues, well my vacation blues are over but I am worried sick about EVERYTHING. I cant sleep, woke up with a headache from lack of sleep. I just cant relax .

Ughhhh. I get like that just before the trip. I am absolutely fine when I get there but get really worried about things before I go. I'm also a pretty nervous flyer the last few years. The doctor usually writes me a prescription for the flight there and back. It doesn't knock me out but it takes away that pit of fear in my stomach.

As a fellow queen of anxiety, I can only recommend lists. Write down what you need to do and what you are worried about and check things off one at a time. I find it helps to stop it all from swirling around in my brain at 3 o'clock in the morning.

Oh and I forgot to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kkfinley]

Its going to be a great week. Yesterday was my anniversary, today is my birthday, and the day after tomorrow I am going to Disney World I cant complain thats Monday Packing tonight and we're good to go!

UPDATE about the anxiety and vacation blues, well my vacation blues are over but I am worried sick about EVERYTHING. I cant sleep, woke up with a headache from lack of sleep. I just cant relax .

 

[Megs114]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I just lost my dog of 14 years 2 weeks ago so I know how you feel

 

[charliebrown]

Good for you!! Where are you staying? Any ADRs? I'll be there the same time.

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All star sports

Not yet, but I'm definitely doing one. Any recommendations?

Sent you a friend request, Btw

 

[charliebrown]

Just noticed your sig...my son is completely into punk too

Sweet!
What bands does he like?

 

[Nurse_Mommy4]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

I'm sooooo sorry to hear about your loss. Our pets are our babies and losing one is really hard. I am sending cyber hugs and prayers your way.

 

[jm106]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on here lately.......

Just wanted to let everyone know that I had to put my loving Rusty kitty down on Friday morning. He was 14 years old and a diabetic so for him to live as long as he did was good. He was there when Victoria was a baby and used to sleep in her crib. He saw me through my abusive marriage, moving, my dad's death, my memere's death, meeting Peter and trying the squeeze his way in between Peter and I for his spot in bed. I loved him so so much!

I am so sorry

Its going to be a great week. Yesterday was my anniversary, today is my birthday, and the day after tomorrow I am going to Disney World I cant complain thats Monday Packing tonight and we're good to go!

UPDATE about the anxiety and vacation blues, well my vacation blues are over but I am worried sick about EVERYTHING. I cant sleep, woke up with a headache from lack of sleep. I just cant relax .

Happy anniversary and birthday!
I am also having same issues, I have nervous stomach and cant sleep. I did in all of my stressing find my battery charger!

Now I just read a post on theme park boards that a tropical storm is brewing I know its early to tell and I shouldnt even look but UGH. I have done WDW in massive rain and I dont ever want to experience it again.

Off to get a pedi(my treat to myself, I had to give DH one last night since he couldnt get there. I cant spend a week looking at ugly man feet I must finish cleaning and packing. We leave friday but I would like everything ready to go tomorrow. I need to take a few minutes later to clean my car out too.

 

[netnurse31]

I just noticed your ticker and it says you will be checking in the same day as us . How exciting a fellow DISer AND a Team August member arriving the same day as us . Hope you have a Magical trip.

Hope to see you around! Same to you, we are getting closer!

 

[netnurse31]

My Aunt always had a yorkie and a maltese. Great combination!

The Yorkie drives the Maltese crazy! I'm sure it has more to do with her being a puppy than the breed though.