Relax boys, the belly dancer does not want your singles! 9/2 final update p.87

[pooh'smate]

It just made me laugh, thank you!!!

I am glad I could make you laugh. It made me laugh.

Any pictures to share? <---------- Me begging![/COLOR]

I would like some pictures too.

Also I may have just upgraded to a room at AKL.

 

[rentayenta]

I am glad I could make you laugh. It made me laugh.








I would like some pictures too.

Also I may have just upgraded to a room at AKL.

AKL....do tell!!!!!

 

[englishrose47]

I have to check my typing everytime !!!!!! I think I will use that excuse though !! I'll poop in on this thread again

 

[DisneyJo]

Are you sure it's hot or is it your beautiful pale alabaster skin?

Not quite We had Ellies sports day today and I used factor 50 so was fine but several friends got really burnt as it's so hot today!

Go on Jo you sell it baby....btw I totally agree your end of the country does tend to get a reasonable amount of hot weather where as in Scotland it can be a bit of a hit or a miss situation

Tell me about it, we holidayed in Scotland a few years ago in August and the first day was beautiful but after that it was cold, windy and yuck

 

[passthepixiedust]

Welcome Home!!!!! Glad to hear you had a great trip!

Thanks! It was so much fun!

Glad you are back but I cannot say the same for Keith. He was blue after he dropped you off yesterday. Awww.................it was kinda cute though! I like to see him suffer a little. Any pictures to share? <---------- Me begging! And to be honest, having not been to Disneyland since 2005, WDW feels more like home for now anyway. I would really really like to get back to the mother land!

Awww, I can't decide if I feel bad that he was blue or happy that he was! Does that make me a bad person?
I will try and load some pictures when I get home tonight, but no promises since I have some kids who need their faces kissed off! I got in too late to see them last night!

Welcome back Tracy! I can't wait to hear all about your trip.
What was on your must-eat list? I hope I had at least some of them.

Hi Bevily! Tracy must eat at DL list!:
- Corn Dog from the Corn Dog cart
- Bacon Wrapped asparagus skewer from Bengal BBQ
- Clam Chowder in a bread bowl
- Dole Whip float (DL's have cherries and little drink umbrellas!)

It was all just as delicious as I had remembered! Oh! AND I made Keith drive me to In n Out! lolololol.

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Puppy is starting to sleep finally. I feel like I have been hit like a train.



How is the summer treating ya?

Awww poor wee soul I'm sure it's just missing it's mummy

Enjoying an absolute scorcher of a day luvin' it

Hi everyone!

Being back at work after spending 4 days in Disneyland sucks.

Jenny, the new IASW is SOOOOOOO good! It was fabulous sitting in the good Tiki room again. The bayou in Pirates was, of course, fantastic! And I love, love, love NOS. It's funny though, after all the time I have spent in WDW these last couple of years, the Florida park is the one that feels most like home to me. Oh yeah, and I think I managed to eat everything on my DL must eat list!

Welcome home honey, glad you two had a fabby time babes

Also I may have just upgraded to a room at AKL.

you slipped that one in very casually Toots...spill the details

Not quite We had Ellies sports day today and I used factor 50 so was fine but several friends got really burnt as it's so hot today!

Tell me about it, we holidayed in Scotland a few years ago in August and the first day was beautiful but after that it was cold, windy and yuck

Well Miss Jo it's pretty darn hot up here too....I'm holding my breath because it can't last and we've already had more good weather that usual. It actually used to be the case that we had pretty hot summers but we're feeling the effects of Climate Change (NOT Global WARMING, Climate Change) fingers crossed the good weather lasts until my birthday party or more realistically if it breaks it comes back for my party

 

[pooh'smate]

I have to check my typing everytime !!!!!! I think I will use that excuse though !! I'll poop in on this thread again

I know I laughed so hard when I Jenny pointed out my mistake. I am glad I wasn't drinking anything or it would have ended up all over my laptop.

you slipped that one in very casually Toots...spill the details

Well I really want to stay at WL but it was all booked (standard veiw). I could have upgraded to a courtyard veiw but I didn't want to spend the $400 more. So I booked AKL instead, she will check WL for me to see if a room opens up. I decided that this is our 10th anniv. trip and I wanted to splurge, espicially if my dd will be with my parents. If WL doesn't open up I will still be really happy with AKL because I really can't decide where I want to stay the most. It changes several times a day.

 

[rentayenta]

I have to check my typing everytime !!!!!! I think I will use that excuse though !! I'll poop in on this thread again

Hey ya stranger. Getting ready for Free Dining?

Not quite We had Ellies sports day today and I used factor 50 so was fine but several friends got really burnt as it's so hot today!

I was checking out the UK DVC places to stay today.

Awww, I can't decide if I feel bad that he was blue or happy that he was! Does that make me a bad person?
I will try and load some pictures when I get home tonight, but no promises since I have some kids who need their faces kissed off! I got in too late to see them last night!

I would be a little happy that he was sad but that's me. Love up those kiddos and get to the pictures when you can.

Hi Bevily! Tracy must eat at DL list!:
- Corn Dog from the Corn Dog cart
- Bacon Wrapped asparagus skewer from Bengal BBQ
- Clam Chowder in a bread bowl
- Dole Whip float (DL's have cherries and little drink umbrellas!)

I. Hate. You! I am sooooooooooooooooooooooo jealous! Bengal BBQ. Dole Float inside the real Tiki Room!

It was all just as delicious as I had remembered! Oh! AND I made Keith drive me to In n Out! lolololol.

OMG! I am really really really envious now. I ate at that 5 Guys here that is supposed to be like In n Out........NOT!

Awww poor wee soul I'm sure it's just missing it's mummy

Enjoying an absolute scorcher of a day luvin' it

He is sleeping through the night but he goes down about 11 pm and is all puppy-like at 5:30 am.

Well I really want to stay at WL but it was all booked (standard veiw). I could have upgraded to a courtyard veiw but I didn't want to spend the $400 more. So I booked AKL instead, she will check WL for me to see if a room opens up. I decided that this is our 10th anniv. trip and I wanted to splurge, espicially if my dd will be with my parents. If WL doesn't open up I will still be really happy with AKL because I really can't decide where I want to stay the most. It changes several times a day.

Did you end up renting points? You are going to love the AKL or the WL. Having been inside both (only stayed in AKV but saw the 1 bedroom at WL) they are both very cool in their own way!!!!

 

[englishrose47]

Sorry I haven't been around as much !! Judy had surgery , been busy planning Disney trips for us and others !! Oh yes and then there's WORK!!!But I'll keep "poopinin""

 

[rentayenta]

Sorry I haven't been around as much !! Judy had surgery , been busy planning Disney trips for us and others !! Oh yes and then there's WORK!!!But I'll keep "poopinin""

How is Judy doing?


Poopin' keeps us all busy! And get it: pooh'smate said it first. My total exhaustion has clearly set in!

 

[rentayenta]

Day 5, Blizzard Beach, Chloe cooks, and Gab gets in BIG trouble!


If you remember, Michael insisted we do a water park during this trip. Last trip we did Typhoon Lagoon and thoroughly enjoyed our day. This trip we decided to try Blizzard Beach after watching the planning DVD.

Because rope drop for BB wasn’t at the crack of dawn and because Nate offered to drive us instead of us having to take the bus, we had plenty of time to enjoy some awesome cheese omelets made by none other than my person chef and middle child: Chloe. Here are a few pics of a sleepy Chloe and her mad cooking skills.

Mmmmmm, after morning of cold cereal and Pop Tarts, this really hit the spot! Next DVC trip, we will definitely cook more hot breakfasts. We didn’t take full advantage of the full kitchen.

We hopped in the car, Nate dropped us off, and we proceeded to have a terrific albeit tiring day. Some pics:

Continued in next post................

 

[rentayenta]

The storm clouds started to really hover about 3 pm but held off until about 4:30. We had walked all the way up to the top of Summit Plummet and literally once we got the top step, a huge crack of thunder followed by a bolt of lightening happened and we got shut down. Luckily we made it to the bus top before it started raining. It was pouring!!!! The wait for the OKW bus was over 20 minutes. A few shots on the bus ride back:

Once we got back to the OKW, we met Jenna et al. The plan was to go the MGM tonight and have dinner at Sci-Fi. I was so looking forward to this as I have read nothing but favorable reviews on Sci-Fi and the whole experience. Now, Gabby had been really mouthy today She was snippy, rude, and talking back with me ALL day. The final straw was back in the GV. Now, I don’t remember what was said but I do know that I had had enough and decided she needed an attitude adjustment. Best move I made all trip I informed her as well as the rest of the gang that Gab and I would be staying back at the Villa and skipping the park that night. I know you are all proud She didn’t think I was serious; we were in WDW after all. Would I really make her miss out? More importantly would I actually miss out? You bet your sweet booty I did!

She cried and cried, begged and pleaded and I refused to give in. Michael offered to stay back with her knowing how much I was looking forward to Sci-Fi but I felt it was important for me to be the one that stayed back. It was me after all who she was smarting off to. To be safe and not give in, I gave Michael our tickets so there was no way I could give in and change my mind. I know my weaknesses.

I don’t have any photos to document the night because I gave Michael the camera.

Gabby fell asleep from crying right after the group left. When she woke up she was starving and so I was I because we had played really hard at BB. Jenna told me Olivia’s was pretty good so we thought we’d give it a try. Jenna was right- the food was awesome!!!! It was still pouring when we hopped the bus to get to Olivia’s. We were seated right away. Our server came over, explained the DDP, and took our drink order. Gab got a soda and I got an unsweetened mango iced tea. It was delish! Jenna had told us about their pineapple bread so I was eager to try it. We both ordered the steak and shared a Cesar salad. It came with some gooey scalloped potatoes. Our steaks were a perfect mid-rare and we gorged! About 10 minutes after we ordered Gab decided to start speaking to me again. She profusely apologized and thanked me for the trip. Life was good again. We enjoyed out meal and for dessert I got the key lime tart to go and Gab got a HUGE vanilla shake to go. We wandered around the gift shop and bought a few souvenirs for my in-laws and co-workers. Once back to the Villa Gab asked if we could meet the others. I told her I gave daddy our tickets so no, we couldn’t. She started to get a little upset but realized it wouldn’t do her any good. We watched Twilight and waited for the others. From then on, she knew I meant business.

Once the others got back:

If I had a dollar for every pick of my kids climbing on Keith over the past 4 years, I would be RICH!

Here are some photos Michael took of their night in MGM:

Jenna will have to fill you all in on the events at MGM that nights. And after that, we move to the AKV!!! And what a sweet surprise!

 

[rentayenta]

Yoo whooooo, updated............

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Well I really want to stay at WL but it was all booked (standard veiw). I could have upgraded to a courtyard veiw but I didn't want to spend the $400 more. So I booked AKL instead, she will check WL for me to see if a room opens up. I decided that this is our 10th anniv. trip and I wanted to splurge, espicially if my dd will be with my parents. If WL doesn't open up I will still be really happy with AKL because I really can't decide where I want to stay the most. It changes several times a day.

I adored WL when we stayed there in 2007 but the pics I've seen of AKL look amazing too...no matter where you stay it will be a fantastic trip

I was checking out the UK DVC places to stay today.

Did you check out Kilconquhar Castle www.kilconquharcastle.co.uk or the Cameron House on Loch Lomond..that's where my friend Victoria got married last year www.cameronhouselodges.co.uk ?


He is sleeping through the night but he goes down about 11 pm and is all puppy-like at 5:30 am.

Oh man it really is just like having a new baby...v hard work

Well done you for standing your ground with Gab not the easiest option to take but definately the right one

Love that wee Chloe made you all omlettes, she looked so cute...as did Keith with all those weans crawling all over him

 

[rentayenta]

I adored WL when we stayed there in 2007 but the pics I've seen of AKL look amazing too...no matter where you stay it will be a fantastic trip




Well done you for standing your ground with Gab not the easiest option to take but definately the right one

Love that wee Chloe made you all omlettes, she looked so cute...as did Keith with all those weans crawling all over him

None of those sites look familiar. I can only stay at places offered through RCI but I will double check to see if they are on there! Wouldn't that be wild to meet for drinks in the UK?


It was so hard to stand my ground with Gab at first but so very worth it.

Keith always has kids crawling over him. It's unreal. They adore him. I have yet to see a child not clammer for his attention!

Chloe is quite the little chef. So darling.



You have lost 50 pounds!!!!!! WTG!!!!!

 

[rentayenta]

I couldn't edit and make the letter as big as I wanted so...........

Congrats Kirsteen!!!!!!! Job well done and keep up the good work!!!!!​

 

[Marshay]

Pool pictures look great! makes me want to be in the pool right now!

I applaud you for standing your ground! I think I might have been tempted to go to MGM and let DH stay with her but it's obvious you made the correct choice -- and sounds like she ended up coming around so you could enjoy a good meal. She prob needed that alone time with you, too.

 

[jordanyosh]

Mama plays hardball!!!!!

Sorry you missed Sci-Fi though. Just gives you an excuse to go back to WDW oh wait....you're DVC owners now!!!!!

Wendy did the same thing with Erin at AK while we were eating at Flame Tree...off they went back to the hotel...Erin learned her lesson fo sho.

 

[rentayenta]

Pool pictures look great! makes me want to be in the pool right now!

I applaud you for standing your ground! I think I might have been tempted to go to MGM and let DH stay with her but it's obvious you made the correct choice -- and sounds like she ended up coming around so you could enjoy a good meal. She prob needed that alone time with you, too.

Mama plays hardball!!!!!

Sorry you missed Sci-Fi though. Just gives you an excuse to go back to WDW oh wait....you're DVC owners now!!!!!

Wendy did the same thing with Erin at AK while we were eating at Flame Tree...off they went back to the hotel...Erin learned her lesson fo sho.

Thanks for the validation you two! Ya know, her knowing I mean bidniz has carried over because if I will miss MGM, she know I will miss anything here in Utah.


And yes, we are DVC owners! My 170 points are banked and I am going to wait a little while longer to see if my Mexico wait list comes through. If not I have a couple ideas in the works..............The possibilities include:

~ GCV next May right after Michael's Ford Ironman in St. George, Utah as we'll be half way to So Cal anyway

~ THV/BCV next October during FW

~ GCV next June with Jenna et al if the the Ironman falls through due to Michael's back pain This trip will include the Big Tree Tour up the Cali coast.

~ Somewhere tropical after I research typical airfare

 

[rentayenta]

I forgot to add, the girls got really cool hair wraps at BB. In fact they are still in. Spendy but truly a great souvenir!!!! If you look closley you can see them in the photos.