PART FOUR!! *December 2012 Roll Call* Holidays, FLE & MVMCP!! A very, merry thread!

[cybrkitn]

Wooo hoo!!

Same here! I just finished making my LGMH tags today Hope to see you in the parks!

 

[cybrkitn]

We have gone to NYC for our anniversary the last few years to see the Christmas decorations and whatnot. But last years crowds did me in. We got there around 9am and was ready to leave by 330pm

Going into NYC in December is a tradtion for us. Although we have to skip it this year due to Disney

We used to go to Macy's to see Santa there, but a few years ago they changed the line pattern. They got rid of the "Just a Peek" line and merged that with the Santa line making it a 3+ hour wait ! So now we skip it all together. However, we still like seeing the window displays they have every year.

The last 2 years we've had to skip both the M&M store and the Hershey store b/c the lines now are around the block. Three or four years ago there wasn't a long line like that. I love going into the Hershey store more than the M&M store (which DS10 loves), but I really wish it was bigger. It's very cramped during peak times like the holidays, but it's also the only place where I can purchase the sugar free chocolate morsels to make DH's cookies. It's not sold anywhere else according to Hershey when I contacted them.

We also brave the crowds to see the tree in Rockerfeller Center. It's our last stop of the evening before we take the train back to Long Island. I don't know how I deal with being packed in like sardines every year But seeing the tree is definetly worth it.

 

[cybrkitn]

So the good news I got today is that I'm going back to work for the local community college I was faculty at for a semester last year, probably long term as of Jan 7, 2013. I was aiming for a job in California and still have some interviews lined up, but it's great to know I have a full time job in my field lined up at a place I really enjoyed working so I won't be a substitute anymore.
Plus it means I can plan my 2013 Disney trips around an academic calendar instead of randomly making reservations when I want to go and seeing if work can work with it. It was killing me as a compulsive planner to be unsure of whether the plans would be viable or would have to move/be made last minute.
(Thinking w the dvc aps being such a cheap upgrade I might even be able to talk dh into a quick may trip for star wars or garden festival after the end of spring semester ...)

Congrats! I hope you are able to plan that 2013 trip!

I'm in the process of putting together a cover letter for a job opening in my area. I was a receptionist for almost 10 years before getting laid off 3 years ago. There hasn't really been much available in my field. Those that are, are too far away and I wouldn't be able to pick up DS10 from his school's aftercare program in time. Plus now with the holiday rush upon us, most companies are only looking for seasonal help or temporary work, which I can't do.

My only problem is putting together the cover letter. For me, that is the most difficult thing for me to do. I always wind up getting writer's block, even looking at the samples online to help me out. DH said he will help me out today with it. He has more experience with cover letters than I do.

 

[SAT887]

So I have a staples question. I have some encyclopedia pages I want to print from a PDF given to me by a DISigner and have them bound...

Has anyone had anything printed like that? Do they do double sided on a heavy weight paper?

I can't believe I forgot...

 

[surfergirl602]

Just another little mini update on our surprise homecoming:

"We have a poster making machine that can print out a large size poster. If we have a few printed up we can have two Cast Member flank him on each side and with all of the dancing I’m sure we can hide him well enough not to spoil the ending.
We will have to coordinate having you in merchandise or the food court to hustle him into the back office area where we will hold him until the “show”.
I am coordinating with other areas now as I think the more we have the better off we will be in getting him “lost” in the crowd behind the poster."

This is coming together quite nicely and I'm just thrilled to be a part of it. Youtube, here we come. LOL

 

[PhoenixStrength]

Just another little mini update on our surprise homecoming:

"We have a poster making machine that can print out a large size poster. If we have a few printed up we can have two Cast Member flank him on each side and with all of the dancing I’m sure we can hide him well enough not to spoil the ending.
We will have to coordinate having you in merchandise or the food court to hustle him into the back office area where we will hold him until the “show”.
I am coordinating with other areas now as I think the more we have the better off we will be in getting him “lost” in the crowd behind the poster."

This is coming together quite nicely and I'm just thrilled to be a part of it. Youtube, here we come. LOL

This sounds so great! I so wish I could be there and be part of it, but I'll definitely look for it on YouTube once you get it posted

 

[PrincessAurora27]

Going into NYC in December is a tradtion for us. Although we have to skip it this year due to Disney

We used to go to Macy's to see Santa there, but a few years ago they changed the line pattern. They got rid of the "Just a Peek" line and merged that with the Santa line making it a 3+ hour wait ! So now we skip it all together. However, we still like seeing the window displays they have every year.

The last 2 years we've had to skip both the M&M store and the Hershey store b/c the lines now are around the block. Three or four years ago there wasn't a long line like that. I love going into the Hershey store more than the M&M store (which DS10 loves), but I really wish it was bigger. It's very cramped during peak times like the holidays, but it's also the only place where I can purchase the sugar free chocolate morsels to make DH's cookies. It's not sold anywhere else according to Hershey when I contacted them.

We also brave the crowds to see the tree in Rockerfeller Center. It's our last stop of the evening before we take the train back to Long Island. I don't know how I deal with being packed in like sardines every year But seeing the tree is definetly worth it.

I work not far from there. I can always go after work and get you some if you need the sugar free chocolate morsels. I can ship them to you as well, since we aren't that far from each other.

Have you checked the Hershey website? http://www.thehersheycompany.com/contact-us/locate-hard-to-find-products.aspx

 

[SAT887]

Just another little mini update on our surprise homecoming:

"We have a poster making machine that can print out a large size poster. If we have a few printed up we can have two Cast Member flank him on each side and with all of the dancing I’m sure we can hide him well enough not to spoil the ending.
We will have to coordinate having you in merchandise or the food court to hustle him into the back office area where we will hold him until the “show”.
I am coordinating with other areas now as I think the more we have the better off we will be in getting him “lost” in the crowd behind the poster."

This is coming together quite nicely and I'm just thrilled to be a part of it. Youtube, here we come. LOL

This sounds so wonderful!!

 

[molitva]

So I have a staples question. I have some encyclopedia pages I want to print from a PDF given to me by a DISigner and have them bound...

Has anyone had anything printed like that? Do they do double sided on a heavy weight paper?

I can't believe I forgot...

Just last week I used their order online-pick up in the store system for some colored prints on cardstock. Online, there was lots of options for picking what weighted paper you want and I seem to recall a double sided option. Their online system wasn't very user friendly (imo) so going directly in store might be a better option.

 

[SAT887]

Just last week I used their order online-pick up in the store system for some colored prints on cardstock. Online, there was lots of options for picking what weighted paper you want and I seem to recall a double sided option. Their online system wasn't very user friendly (imo) so going directly in store might be a better option.

Haha I'm used to non user friendly applications. I never thought about it online!! I'm going to check it out, I can have it printed then and ask them to bind it with the original encyclopedia Yay!!

 

[hummingbird149]

Hope you have a blast! We will be at POFQ later.

And we are leaving Mississippi to go to Alabama for Thanksgiving Since my mom got sick we havent been home for the holidays at all, b/c I didnt have any one to help care for her (my parents are divorced and we stay with my dad, her with her sister but she's elderly and cant handle it anymore). So my mom is in the NH now and while I feel guilty for leaving her, its also going to be nice to see my grandma again, I havent seen her in over a year.

Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you have a wonderful time visiting family here in Alabama! The weather is supposed to be really nice tomorrow!! And then it gets rather cool on Saturday!!

 

[KimBeano]

I'm at 10 days today. I'm starting to get that excited, omg I'm going to forget something feeling!!!

 

[hummingbird149]

I was just looking at our roll-call list - we have a load of regular posters listed as Nov thru Dec arrivals!!!

How exciting!

I need to start keeping track - quote this and call out your date if you're leaving very soon ..... we need to help you pack!!!!

DH and I are leaving November 28!!! A week from today!!

 

[hummingbird149]

somewhat of a newbie here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We leave in 20 days!!!!!! Can I play/join in on the fun

Welcome!! I'm a newbie too and I have learned so much. It's an awesome group!!

 

[Destructsean]

I want updated (preferably in picture form) information from all of the brave souls who mentioned that they were baking pies today.

Specifically those who said they were using the recipe I posted.

Inquiring minds want to know!!

 

[Tltorrez]

hmm like these pics? I concur with your description!

 

[Tltorrez]

So I have a staples question. I have some encyclopedia pages I want to print from a PDF given to me by a DISigner and have them bound...

Has anyone had anything printed like that? Do they do double sided on a heavy weight paper?

I can't believe I forgot...

Staples will pretty much do anything you want in any size on any paper with any type of binding. The variations are endless. Just stop in and talk to them.

I do know it costs more money for them to like touch a computer though. So if you print it first and just have them copy and bind it should be cheaper.

 

[DisneyDreamerMN]

Just completed online check-in! 10 Days! So excited

 

[SAT887]

Staples will pretty much do anything you want in any size on any paper with any type of binding. The variations are endless. Just stop in and talk to them.

I do know it costs more money for them to like touch a computer though. So if you print it first and just have them copy and bind it should be cheaper.

My printer quality is junk... I think I might have DH stop by and see the easiest way to do it. Also I figured it out online so if anything I can have him check out the best paper to use

 

[tmbowers]

Happy Birthday Bronwyn! Hope it's been a great day!

I'm not. This is how you know you've hit panic stage - the numbers are now decreasing way too quickly! (need an emoticon for running around in circles with your hair on fire!)

Agreed! While I'm a teensy bit jealous of those of you in single digits, I'm starting to panic because I have so much going on and so much to do between now and the 15th. Last night, I actually laid in bed thinking there needs to be an emoticon breathing into a paper bag!

It will be fine, it will be fine, it will be fine....