On the 13th Day of Disney... (LAST REPORT!)

[tiggerwannabe]

~gopherit Quote~
Every person, every family, and every vacation has its flaws; but do you treat them as such, as something to be hidden or mentioned only in disgust or despair, or are they unique “trademarks” of who you are and where you've been, to instead be humored and/or cherished? I’ll take the latter. Life is too short to be spent on the Island of Negativity (or for that matter, in a closet…even if you DO have good dip!)
~Very well said~
and very well written.

Thank you for taking the time to tell us of your Fantastic Family Adventure in such an awesome, no holding back, honest and oh-so humorous fashion!

I love your ability to sidestep reality, it makes for such wonderful reading.

 

[Ron from Michigan]

Thank you for writing such inspireing trip reports. I feel that we all here on the DIS boards have become part of your family through the reports. Have a Magical Day always.

 

[cajunfan]

Thnak you so much for sharing your vacation and your family with us. I truely enjoyed reading your reports.

 

[Stitchfan]

Thank you so much for sharing your trip report with us I'm so sad its over

 

[tkyes]

wow! That was one of the best trip reports I have ever read.

You have a wonderful family and I just became very attached to them.

Thank you for taking so much time to write all of this and share it with us, it was amazing.

I have to go wipe the tears from my eyes now, you got me all choked up!


Tamie

 

[Alice28]

LOVED your trip report. I laughed so many times and you just have a fantastic style of writing. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[jennymouse]

Originally posted by OhMari
Delswife has older kids and gopherit deals with younger ones. I think both are right up there for top trip reports.

Some people just have the gift for writing and Robin (Delswife and gopherit-what is your real name, truly have the magic.

That's true, they were both just wonderful. I see the difference is Delswife's were more of a suspense novel, with humor of course. Gopherit's is good character driven literature, she put us inside thier heads & hearts. The humor is smarter and sharper too. I've studied creative writing for quite some time, and my vote is for gopherit's!

 

[boston1029]

Thank you for a fantastic trip report! Reading them has made my anticipation for our trip build. I can't wait to make our magical family moments.

 

[Credit Man]

Bravo! Bravo!! Bravo!!!
Thanks for the great report!!!

 

[gopherit]

Originally posted by jennymouse
Thank you so much for writing all these. I hope you've saved them "for forever and eternity.." I should have some good material for my next reports when I get back from a trip with my 80yo father and aunt/uncle 70's. Them all on ECV's. Real possibilities there....

Maybe it's my warped sense of humor, but I'm imagining a scene similar to Chevy Chase in "NL Vacation" wherein he and Rusty are racing in slo-mo towards the gates of Wally World to the echoing tunes of "Chariots of Fire"... except in this version, it's you and 3 ECVs. You're right -- there ARE real possibilities there!
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As for the reports -- yes, I'm saving them for the posterity of my family. However -- I don't intend to let the kids read them anytime soon. While we adults can muse over the personalities and quirks of our children, it's something best done out of earshot (or eyesight) of the child. Kids just don't quite get it... I can see Evan's reaction now.

"What's this "Overly-sensitive" stuff? Who are you talking about? Me? Whaddya mean, ME?! Says who? Well what's THAT supposed to mean? OVERLY SENSITIVE? I'm NOT overly sensitive... I AM NOT!"
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Denial ain't just a river, as the saying goes! But anyway -- yes, I have saved my reports, and I will let my family read them in due time (after Christmas and post-adolescence!) My own DH hasn't even read my reports yet, but that's only because he's just not "into" the DIS or trip reports the way I am. It's certainly not because I have anything to hide from him...I'm usually pretty good about openly sharing my feelings with folks (he probably wishes I'd share my feelings on him sometimes a little LESS, haha!) And I have sort of a personal pledge to never write anything about a family member or friend that might get me removed from a future Thanksgiving dinner table. Part of the reason is simple: my family is way too computer literate. They would read about themselves and then personally hunt me down for the slanderous scumball that I am. Nah, I'm just kidding -- they wouldn't do that! (Well, at least, MOST of them wouldn't... now that I think about it, there are a FEW I should probably worry about...)

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But seriously, the bottom line is that "Pobody's Nerfect", self most certainly included, and it's far better in my clan to just keep the peace ... after all, the person I alienate today might be the holder of the next great dip recipe tomorrow! I do think it would be really cool if some member of my family would write a report on this trip to give contrast to my own perspective! I wonder... would they paint me as Schedule-Driven Banshee or Easy-Going Fun-Lover? Maniac Mom or Nurturing Giver? Family-Oriented Disney Devotee or Depressed Dip-Eating Lunatic? Or maybe all of the above? Perhaps a blend? Or have I missed my character entirely? This inquiring mind would actually like to know... It could make for a pretty neat "He said / She said" kind of report!

Of course, the best "He" for the job would clearly be my DH -- he knows me best -- and worst! -- but sadly, he's not an author option (like I said, he's no DISer. Feel free to pity him deeply.) And BIL and SIL are too busy to send me the "Pooh Bear Breakfast" photos I've been hounding them about for a month, much less pen a review. Same goes for my sis. So I guess it will remain a pipe dream of mine... right up there with driving the monorail with Bobby Labonte. Sigh...


Thanks so much to all of you who have taken the time to read through my many posts! You know, they say two of the largest populations on this earth consist of (a) people who "could have gone to law school" and (b) people who are "gonna write a book someday". I guess now, by virtue of these lengthy reports, I could bow out of at least the latter group, since each report averaged about 9 pages of text, equalling nearly 120 pages. Between myself and some of the other writers folks have mentioned (Delswife, joedisney, Zurg) we surely have quite an anthology! And you guys /gals have read it all -- kudos to you! (and an Extra Strength Tylenol for your monitor-weary eyes!) I'm flattered that you place me / my reports amongst such good company. If sharing pieces of my family life somehow made a morning cup of coffee or evening spot of tea more pleasant for a fellow DISer, then my reports have served their purpose!

Hopefully ALL these trip reports by the various authors will ultimately inspire more of you to take keyboard in hand and type up your travels to share here on the DIS. After all, when a vacation ends, you are still left with the remaining 96% of the year. Why not live it vicariously through others? Hey, if we all space our trips out across the year and share our reports accordingly, we can all live in a harmoniously happy 24/7, 365.25 days per year "DISney" world! (Mind you -- I'm already there! So join me -- the more, the merrier!)
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gopherit-what is your real name...

My mother named me "Cynthia" many moons ago, and most folks abbreviate that to "Cindy", but you'll find I also respond to "Mommy", "Mom", "Ma", "Missus Evan's/Ryan's/Caroline's Mom", "Cindyleenerjosepheener" (a long story, don't ask), "Mufferinobandolino" (a REALLY long story - definitely don't ask), "Hey You", "Lady", and "Nutball in the Swedish Chef Shirt", just to name a few. And also "Gopherit", of course. Hey, whatever works -- I'm just flexible like that!


One more time -- thanks again to all of you for taking the time to read and post!!

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[LeslieM]

The BEST ! You have given us laughs, much enjoyment, made us feel part of your family, and lots of Magic ! Totally enjoyed the whole report, soup to nuts. (and no, that's not to be taken in a personal way !) Thanks for all your hard work - you have a gift for writing if the chemist thing falls through

Leslie

 

[lovelykccat]

I absolutely loved your trip report (all of it)!
It has inspired me to look at my trip journaling in a different light - hopefully I can be as literate as you - though it's just me and my daughter on our upcoming trip.
I always keep a journal, but I've never been so detailed, nor have I written with such feeling as you have.
Thank you, thank you, thank you

 

[jennymouse]

Originally posted by gopherit
They would read about themselves and then personally hunt me down for the slanderous scumball that I am. Nah, I'm just kidding -- they wouldn't do that! (Well, at least, MOST of them wouldn't... now that I think about it, there are a FEW I should probably worry about...) [/B]

I hear ya! I was laughing my head off while reading your report and my father (I moved in with him when my mother passed away last year.) passed by and asked what was so funny. I told him I was reading your trip report, and told him the part I was laughing about. He said, "Do you write reports and put them on there when you get home?" I say, "huh, no, I just write up restaurant reports..." I lied to my daddy! But there's no way I would let him read the report I wrote about mine and his trip last February! It turned out to be a great trip, but he was a real poot the first couple days....

 

[MAJ RN]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your trip report!! You give such great details, I felt like I was there with you. My oldest son reminds me of Evan, should he ride or shouldn't he. I can't wait to see more pictures of your trip!!!




Melissa

 

[Miffy2003]

This Trip Report has been one of the funniest, most detailed reports I have ever read - and so well written too

Thank you for sharing your trip

 

[CindyAnn]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post your absolutely wonderful trip report. You have a real knack for allowing us to share your vacation with you. It was brilliant!

 

[llij]

Your trip reports were great! Sounds like you have a great family. You are a wonderful writer and you had me laughing a lot with some of your stories.

"Bunny Fat Pants" was hilarious..... My husband was wondering what was going on in our office because of the laughter from reading your reports.

Thanks for taking the time to share your trip with us. What a great vacation you had!

 

[Eeyore4me]

Bravo!!!
Loved your trip reports so much and couldn't wait to get to the next one. Now they too, like your vacation have ended
Glad everyone now has such great memories and I look forward to the rest of your pictures. I haven't been on the DIS that long but am going to go back now to read the other trip reports everyone else has been talking about.
Cindy...it's been a pleasure, Thanks for taking us along

Lauren

 

[riopooh]

I can't wait for your next trip!!!!

Thank you for the wonderful reports and letting us share in all the loving details.

 

[PaulDavid's mom]

I cannot explain how much I enjoyed reading your trip report. You did a great job at writing it and I now feel like I know your family. You guys sound like you had a wonderful time!