****Official August 2014 Thread****

[alicat8]

the crowd calendar doesn't look to bad for 8/9-8/19. Having never stayed on site before, do you guys always used the park being Early Magic Hours and Evening hours? I used to avoid those parks when we were offsite because the crowd calendar said they'd be busy with resort guest. How do you feel about them? They seem like a great thing

Always use the emh-love them!! I like the morning ones now that I'm old. Can't handle the extra night hours because of the exhaustion . If you have an interest in hopping, you could always hop to a less crowded park, but that's up to you. I've never really felt the need to do that. Never personally really noticed a big difference in crowds with emh vs none.

 

[JVL1018]

I posted a week or so ago that my husband was laid off. He went for an interview Monday and was offered the job yesterday. Managing directors and such just have to sign off, and then we're waiting for them to FedEx a package over so he can have his formal offer in writing, sign, sealed, and delivered.
Today was 2 weeks officially that he was laid off, so I am thrilled that he found a job so quickly.

AND! no problem with our August vacation, so I'm back to planning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

 

[SquirmansWife]

I posted a week or so ago that my husband was laid off. He went for an interview Monday and was offered the job yesterday. Managing directors and such just have to sign off, and then we're waiting for them to FedEx a package over so he can have his formal offer in writing, sign, sealed, and delivered. Today was 2 weeks officially that he was laid off, so I am thrilled that he found a job so quickly. AND! no problem with our August vacation, so I'm back to planning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

Yay! Congrats!!

 

[SquirmansWife]

Finally booked today. I can finally join in the August excitement! And our first visit to Wilderness Lodge...

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

I posted a week or so ago that my husband was laid off. He went for an interview Monday and was offered the job yesterday. Managing directors and such just have to sign off, and then we're waiting for them to FedEx a package over so he can have his formal offer in writing, sign, sealed, and delivered.
Today was 2 weeks officially that he was laid off, so I am thrilled that he found a job so quickly.

AND! no problem with our August vacation, so I'm back to planning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

That is so fabulous!!! Congrats!!

 

[abmitch01]

congrats!

 

[xlsm]

I posted a week or so ago that my husband was laid off. He went for an interview Monday and was offered the job yesterday. Managing directors and such just have to sign off, and then we're waiting for them to FedEx a package over so he can have his formal offer in writing, sign, sealed, and delivered.
Today was 2 weeks officially that he was laid off, so I am thrilled that he found a job so quickly.

AND! no problem with our August vacation, so I'm back to planning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

I'm so happy for you both!! That's awesome

 

[Dimples1973ca]

Anyone knows if Frogg Toggs are available in Canada?

I bought ours at Bed Bath and Beyond last summer. We love them.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

I bought ours at Bed Bath and Beyond last summer. We love them.

Apparently, they still carry them there :

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/frogg-toggs-super-chilly-pad/3242215

 

[Scrap_Vamp]

I posted a week or so ago that my husband was laid off. He went for an interview Monday and was offered the job yesterday. Managing directors and such just have to sign off, and then we're waiting for them to FedEx a package over so he can have his formal offer in writing, sign, sealed, and delivered. Today was 2 weeks officially that he was laid off, so I am thrilled that he found a job so quickly. AND! no problem with our August vacation, so I'm back to planning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

That's great news, I'm really pleased for your husband

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

My answers......

- beach towels (the big, oversized ones....found some I like at Quilts Etc. at our local mall that I think I will try to pick up this weekend)

- water shoes for the kiddo and I (we have normal feet so we can grab those cheaply at our local Walmart as soon as their summer stock is fully rolled out)

- camera batteries

- swimsuits for moi (though I won't order those until a week before we leave, as there's a brand I like that's only available in the US and they won't ship to Canada .... so I will have them shipped to Syracuse and take them with me from there)

- SPF 100 sunscreen (haven't found anything above 60 at our local retailers)

I am sure there is more but those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.

Well, its been a productive week . I managed to pick up the sunscreen, beach towels, batteries, and water shoes. My to-buy list is hereby almost eliminated! All that's left are swimsuits to be ordered during the first week or so in August. Woot!

 

[coloredimage]

I posted a week or so ago that my husband was laid off. He went for an interview Monday and was offered the job yesterday. Managing directors and such just have to sign off, and then we're waiting for them to FedEx a package over so he can have his formal offer in writing, sign, sealed, and delivered.
Today was 2 weeks officially that he was laid off, so I am thrilled that he found a job so quickly.

AND! no problem with our August vacation, so I'm back to planning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

That's wonderful news and a great weight off both your shoulders I'm sure! Congrats to you both!

 

[DISNEY180]

We're so not paid in full yet lol. We will be, come time. I only have one more payment to make for my half of it though! We've been having some major problems with the website and getting through on the phone has taken a toll on my family's anytime minutes. It's not just me -my dad had a lot of trouble making his final payments for his part too.

BUT - I think we've finalized our meals!

We upgraded our meal plan and plan to take every advantage of it. I posted all about it in my PTR over on that board but here are my new, shiny, FINALIZED ADRs! (Thanks, Disney180, for the input while we were still making them!)

You are very WELCOME!!

I posted a week or so ago that my husband was laid off. He went for an interview Monday and was offered the job yesterday. Managing directors and such just have to sign off, and then we're waiting for them to FedEx a package over so he can have his formal offer in writing, sign, sealed, and delivered.
Today was 2 weeks officially that he was laid off, so I am thrilled that he found a job so quickly.

AND! no problem with our August vacation, so I'm back to planning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

I am so HAPPY for your DH and family.

Finally booked today. I can finally join in the August excitement! And our first visit to Wilderness Lodge...

Welcome to the AUGUST Trips and one day I want to stay at WL too.. been there resort cruzing and it was WOW

 

[katybugsmom]

I posted a week or so ago that my husband was laid off. He went for an interview Monday and was offered the job yesterday. Managing directors and such just have to sign off, and then we're waiting for them to FedEx a package over so he can have his formal offer in writing, sign, sealed, and delivered.
Today was 2 weeks officially that he was laid off, so I am thrilled that he found a job so quickly.

AND! no problem with our August vacation, so I'm back to planning! Thanks for all the good thoughts!

What a relief! I am so happy for you and you family!

 

[katybugsmom]

I went to the doctor today because I have been having foot pain in my left foot for 3 weeks and it's been getting worse. I have a heel spur under my heel and one underneath on the bottom of my foot towards the top(didn't know you could get a "heel" spur there!). Getting custom orthotics made for my shoes and taking anti-inflammatory drugs.
Please keep your fingers crossed that I am better by the time we go to WDW in August!
I am also overweight and have been my entire life! I've lost weight and gained it back through the years. Please pray that I can lose some weight which will help in healing my foot!
I will post any weight loss so you guys can cheer me on (I'm going to need it!)

 

[DISNEY180]

I went to the doctor today because I have been having foot pain in my left foot for 3 weeks and it's been getting worse. I have a heel spur under my heel and one underneath on the bottom of my foot towards the top(didn't know you could get a "heel" spur there!). Getting custom orthotics made for my shoes and taking anti-inflammatory drugs.
Please keep your fingers crossed that I am better by the time we go to WDW in August!
I am also overweight and have been my entire life! I've lost weight and gained it back through the years. Please pray that I can lose some weight which will help in healing my foot!
I will post any weight loss so you guys can cheer me on (I'm going to need it!)

Having spurs or foot pain in general sucks, I know I have had problem feet for over 20 yrs so I understand your concerns. A tip is for inflamation is take a frozen water bottle and roll your foot it does help thought it may feel weird and rest when you can. I to am overweight which doens't help but I am trying to lose too. There is a August Lose Weight thread you are welcome to join if you would like http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3241732

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

QOTD:

Who does the packing in your house?

Does "Mom" do the packing for the whole family? Or does each person pack their own stuff?

Do you use a packing list?

What have you forgotten to pack on past vacations?

What do you fear you might forget on this trip?

 

[coloredimage]

QOTD:

Who does the packing in your house?

Does "Mom" do the packing for the whole family? Or does each person pack their own stuff?

Do you use a packing list?

What have you forgotten to pack on past vacations?

What do you fear you might forget on this trip?

We each pack our own things but I'm totally a list maker. I've got a bag already with stuff in it that I know we'll need and I have a list on my phone and tablet both with things we need to buy so I always have it with me and can delete/add as necessary. I make lists for each bag I take with what needs to go in what and check it off as I pack.

I used to pack a week in advance but now I do it a few days before so I don't have to pull things out again.

I always forget band-aids. Once I forgot my shampoo/conditioner and was stuck using the tiny bottles at the hotels (and I had loooooooooong hair then!). I'm always afraid I'll forget sunscreen or Advil because I'm very prone to sun sickness and those are my preventative and my help if I get too bad (if I'm overheated I get a migraine and I can't eat for the rest of the day without being sick. It's happened once in Florida and I hope it never happens again - worst day I've ever had in Disney! I still inwardly cringe when I get to the part of the BTMRR queue where I started to get shaky.)

 

[abmitch01]

I went to the doctor today because I have been having foot pain in my left foot for 3 weeks and it's been getting worse. I have a heel spur under my heel and one underneath on the bottom of my foot towards the top(didn't know you could get a "heel" spur there!). Getting custom orthotics made for my shoes and taking anti-inflammatory drugs.
Please keep your fingers crossed that I am better by the time we go to WDW in August!
I am also overweight and have been my entire life! I've lost weight and gained it back through the years. Please pray that I can lose some weight which will help in healing my foot!
I will post any weight loss so you guys can cheer me on (I'm going to need it!)

would you consider a scooter? your doc might not want you walking miles and miles on a heel spur

 

[abmitch01]

DD packs her own and i check it. I get the suitcase out months ahead and start throwing things in as I think of them because I'm not a list maker. We've always stayed off site and had an in room washer and dryer so we packed super light. We're onsite this year. We're packing more clothes but will still have to do laundry, bummer. I hope the laundry rooms are open late