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

[Mousemom234]

Question for everyone..
Are you bringing anything to read on vacation?

I picked up Into the Forge, and Into the Fire by Dennis L. McKiernan at the Library sales rack. Never read him before, but the books look interesting -- "Finally, the story of the Great War of the Ban is told! Two young wanderers are given a small copper coin by a dying human, who tells them to deliver it "East to Agron" and "warn all," but dies before explaining who they are to deliver it to, and what they are to warn them of. Making matters worse, in order to deliver the message, the pair must pass through a war in the East between the Black Mage Modru and the alliance of free folk opposing him, and end up being drawn into events which threaten to overwhelm them, save for the coin which has much more significance than anyone could imagine!"

I am a chocoholic by nature though. Its a food group in this house. And I rationalize that it if you eat enough chocolate, it qualifies as a vegetable serving....after all, its made from a bean, right?

Works for me.
And everybody knows beer is made from grain, so it's a bread..

So true!! I was down in the dumps early in the week over some things going on in our house too. I told DH maybe we should cancel our trip and he said no that we were going on vacation we would work the other stuff out a little at a time. So I laid around my 2 days off worrying over things I had no control over and could kick myself in the pants for not getting my stuff ready for Disney. So I am a couple of days behind but the fever is back so I am sure I will catch up. Sometimes we just let to much get to us whether it is good or bad stress it still gets to us

Darn - sounds like me, this year. I had to stay off the comp, lest I do something really stoopud And I barely finished packing 2 hours ago - I'm normally packed a week early.

I'm pretty sure we've talked about mini golf before don't remember if it was a generic are you gonna/have you played or if we talked about courses.
If you've already been, which would you recommend?

Fantasia Gardens is terrific. It's easy, and a lot of fun. We've done that one a bunch of times. Never done the Fairways.
WinterSummerland wasn't as much fun, IMO. Cute theming, and I took a lot of pics, but I don't think I'd go back there, on either side. And unless you've got a car, it's in the middle of practically nowhere

Even my DW thinks I am nuts with the apps. Here are my Disney/travel apps: <pics snipped>

Hmmm Almost makes me want a smartphone.....

We arrived at Disney today!!!! We were supposed to be staying at Asmu in two preferred connecting rooms, but when we arrived there was a note on our account stating no able to grant request. At AsMu the preferred rooms are 1 king and 2 doubles. So the upgraded us connecting rooms at CBR!!!!! Pirate rooms with a lake view!!!! I am so excited our first trip to Disney and CBR!!!

Ooh ! Pixie Dusting ! !
We arrive tomorrow, and I just hope that 'not able' means they aren't booked solid. I had to work to get DH to agree to a Value, and if it's super crowded there, he'll be unhappy. :crossfingers:

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Only 1 more sleep !!
The airport van arrives in 12 hours.​

G'night, peoples - I'm sorry I never got around to posting a pre-trip, but I'll be taking heavy notes, and will try my darndest to get out a TR.

Take care, everybody

 

[KarmaLady]

So happy to hear you are both feeling better!

Thanks!

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[beachmama3]

We have a couple of places that we love to watch Wishes...if we are inside MK then you can find us in the little walk way that goes in front of the Noodle Station on the way to Tomorrowland, the line for Tinker Bell goes right over it and you can see everything with not a lot of people too (oops maybe I shouldn't of said that ). If we are outside of MK, we love to watch Wishes on the California Grill's Balcony after we are done eating a wonderful meal there or we like to go to the beach at the Poly.

We have watched from those same vantage points (path to Tomorrowland and Cali Grill) and those were great views. Going to try to watch one night at the Poly, any other night, usually wherever we are when it starts! We like to watch Illuminations from Germany!

We arrived at Disney today!!!! We were supposed to be staying at Asmu in two preferred connecting rooms, but when we arrived there was a note on our account stating no able to grant request. At AsMu the preferred rooms are 1 king and 2 doubles. So the upgraded us connecting rooms at CBR!!!!! Pirate rooms with a lake view!!!! I am so excited our first trip to Disney and CBR!!!

That is too cool! Enjoy!!

Just want to say thank you to everyone posting. Karmalady and I had my parents over and it seemed to bring us down. Reading the post for the last three days has brought me back and same with Karmalady. So thanks for all the fairy dust. Now it is time to get back to it so we can be ready to leaving in two weeks time.

Glad you are feeling better about your trip!! I know it's sometimes difficult to travel with family (or even good friends!) but keep your heads up, you will have a great time. Maybe we will see you all at the pool!

GOT MY MICKEY MAIL!

Love it! Yay for Mickey Mail! Have a great trip!

 

[Halloween Baby]

single digits!!!!

 

[elaine amj]

Hey everyone... Just driving back and caught up on all the chatter over the last few days. Our dates are getting closer and closer!!!

 

[sweetcanadian]

Ooh, I had this last year with 2 discs. I was off work for 9 months. Meds and physio didn't work, I couldn't do surgery due to other reasons, but the chiro got me back on my feet in a few months. now I go every time I feel a twinge. it's amazing the difference after I go.

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Glad it works for you, totally not fun.

I also have a hip that gets displaces, by almost a foot. I am only 32

 

[sweetcanadian]

single digits!!!!

How exciting. i can't wait! Though i don't feel ready yet lol

 

[NightAngelX]

GOT MY MICKEY MAIL!

Love the Kool-Aid Man on Family Guy!!! Have you seen the one where he goes in too late then quietly backs out.

single digits!!!!

YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!

12 more sleeps til we hit the road for Orlando!!!

 

[beachmama3]

Love the Kool-Aid Man on Family Guy!!! Have you seen the one where he goes in too late then quietly backs out.


YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!

12 more sleeps til we hit the road for Orlando!!!

ha! I remember that Family Guy! I have 15 more sleeps...can.not.wait!!!

 

[Reidhome]

OMG I'm in the teens!!!!!

Woo HOO!!!! Me, too!!

 

[Reidhome]

I will be flying to Orlando at this time in two weeks. So excited!!!

Woo HOOO!!! I'm so excited for you!! 18.5 days to go for me!!!

 

[Reidhome]

Hey Dreaming!!! You are in my favorite park today!!

Can you tell us what the bounceback offer is in your room? Rumor has it that a new one was supposed to roll out in August.

Oooohhhh... I would love to know about bounceback offers... We went to DW for the first time last Chrristmas... Surprised ourselves to book a return trip in Feb!! Is it too much to hope that we go back again THIS Christmas?? ;-)

 

[beachmama3]

Oooohhhh... I would love to know about bounceback offers... We went to DW for the first time last Chrristmas... Surprised ourselves to book a return trip in Feb!! Is it too much to hope that we go back again THIS Christmas?? ;-)

I would LOVE to go at Christmas, we have never been! Can't wait to see what the bounceback is...I was planning on booking another Aug trip, but maybe I can work Christmas in there!

Did I mention two weeks from tonight I will be packing the car? And leaving two weeks from tomorrow morning! I am smiling just thinking about it!!!!

 

[mommytocalliesue]

I leave in 3 days!!! Whoo hoo!! However...DS got sick last night....I think from coughing too much. Slept in til 11 am today!! Was fine during the day....but now I hear him in bed coughing...he's not waking up...but still!! I'm debating whether to take him to the dr. Just in case...I'd hate to get there and he get worse!! We're not leaving for the hotel until Wed. night...so I have 2 days to make a decision!! Please send some pixie dust this way that he's all better in the a.m.!!!!

 

[JWBurns]

Hello everyone, new member here!

6 more sleep to go till I (33) and son (9) arrive in Orlando. We are staying off site, but are looking forward to a magical trip! This will be our third visit.

Cheers!

Jason from Dallas

 

[mrstomrice]

This is crazy! I just can't sleep...thinking about packing! What bag should I bring onboard the plane? Will I forget the park tickets, gps and car seat? Do I really want that adr? All the while, Call me Maybe keeps playing in my head! I can't do this for a whole week!
7 more half sleeps til Disney!

 

[ginny_lynn]

12 days until we leave!!!!!

but part of me is starting to stress!!! I still work 9 of 12 days, plus I need to finish activity books, clean house spotless, pack, make car C.D's, make my father a new CD b/c he is sooking, do back to school shopping, take the van in to be serviced (oil change, chek the air conditioner, etc), finish autograph books, the list just keeps going! I guess tonight I crack down! No more procrastinating!

 

[pigletto]

16 days to go.
I have to go get a broken wisdom tooth extracted this morning

Did I mention I am terrified? It never ever goes as badly as I imagine it will but I am still a ball of anxiety. Sigh. Time to put on my big girl pants.

I'll be able to relax and get excited for the trip again once this is done.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

16 days to go.
I have to go get a broken wisdom tooth extracted this morning

Did I mention I am terrified? It never ever goes as badly as I imagine it will but I am still a ball of anxiety. Sigh. Time to put on my big girl pants.

I'll be able to relax and get excited for the trip again once this is done.

Good luck! I'm sure everything will be fine and then you can focus on the trip!

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

We arrived at Disney today!!!! We were supposed to be staying at Asmu in two preferred connecting rooms, but when we arrived there was a note on our account stating no able to grant request. At AsMu the preferred rooms are 1 king and 2 doubles. So the upgraded us connecting rooms at CBR!!!!! Pirate rooms with a lake view!!!! I am so excited our first trip to Disney and CBR!!!

So freakin' awesome!!! Congrats!!!

single digits!!!!

Soooooo jealous!!! 18 for me!

16 days to go.
I have to go get a broken wisdom tooth extracted this morning

Did I mention I am terrified? It never ever goes as badly as I imagine it will but I am still a ball of anxiety. Sigh. Time to put on my big girl pants.

I'll be able to relax and get excited for the trip again once this is done.

Aw, poor girl. I know exactly how you feel. I have my regular 9-month cleaning on Thursday and that freaks me out all on its own . I don't know why, but any dentist visit comes with fear and foreboding. Where's a chicken smilie when you need one?

And the funny thing is.....I have never even had a cavity yet (touch wood....if the dentist finds one on Thursday afternoon, I will regret opening my big mouth!! )