Relaxation, Disney Style, PTR. ~*TRIP REPORT HAS STARTED! 9/18 Pg. 155*~

[Lady Lallie]

Beautiful pictures of POR. I agree with you that the mansion section is so much prettier than then the other section. I stayed in Oak Manor and it was lovely. I love that quiet pool. The walk to bus station 4 was easy and I don't recall it being crowded. I really hope you get your mansion stay. Those pictures make me really long for that resort.

to 90 days!!!!!!!

I am very much looking forward to the quiet pools at night. Woo Hoo! I love my night swims. I don't know if I'll ever buy DVC, I think I'm too in love with POR.

I'm getting all caught up. It was a busy weekend and I have been away from the Dis for a few days.

Great job on working out your travel plans! I know it can be frustrating dealing with school and Disney. Luckily, DS school has been very accomodating but I am sure that will change now that he is in testing grades.

I like your shirt and I would definitely do one with the three Mickey heads. I am getting ready to attempt to do some Disney shirts for us this time. It looks pretty easy so we will see. I also like the skirt. It is cute. Isn't it fun to shop once you lose weight! Congrats to your hubby---over 100 pounds is awesome!

Too bad about your experience at the gas station. I think that more people need compassion for others. It seems to be lacking more and more. It was bad enough what happened to you and then to have someone be a jerk about it. So glad you got the keys unlocked and were able to make it to your parents.

Looking forward to reading more of your plans.

Erika

If you need help with the Disney shirts, feel free to ask me questions. It is so much fun to shop as I lose weight, I nearly go crazy thinking how it's going to become even more fun as I continue to lose it.

The whole gas station experience was horrible. I'm just glad it is OVER.

Hey chiquita - have you booked your flights yet? Ours went DOWN today so I ended up with a $66 credit! You may want to take a looksie...

Lovin' all the updates, BTW.

With our date change, the flights went down a little bit but they haven't gone down more today. I'm hoping to buy at least one way of them on Friday when Marc gets paid from his part time job.

90 day picture...scene from Voyage of the Little Mermaid? taking a wild guess here, lol

Girl, it's absolutely fine to love to shop now. You deserve it! I personally love the skirt and the shirts that you're making. Totally cool to make the same word but with different fabric! Can't wait to see them, especially the ariel design!

I love looking at your resort pictures, Blake and I have been trying to visit a new one every trip, while you're cooler and have been staying at a new one every trip

You are right!!

I love to shop, I have an obsession with buying tshirts which I can't even wear to work. But I keep buying them.

I can't take credit for the resort pictures, they are from portorleans.org. One of them, Jen took in January. After this trip I don't know if I'll keep changing resorts each trip.

 

[All7OfUs]

Is it possible that we'll be fighting over that Magnolia Bend corner room??

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Yipppeee!!! All caught up! Your chapter links were very helpful!

It looks like you have a fabulous trip planned! you're going to have such a good time! If anyone deserves a great trip it's you and Marc! What a great way to reward yourselves for all the hard work!

You're plans look fabulous! You guys are going to have a very nice, long, relaxed trip! I'm just like you, I have a hard time with the vacation on the beach with a book thing. I need to do something!

I really enjoyed your look back at trips past! Although I'm terribly sorry for trips that were less then magical! That's just not right!!! All trips to WDW should be magical! It's funny you should mention the chicken pox at the end of your first trip! My sisters and I got the chicken pox within a week of returning from our first trip!

Anyway, I stop babbling! Can't wait for more!

 

[999ghostslover]

Thanks so much for the details on the surgery. I never even knew it had a port. I'm so glad you are feeling better since the second surgery. And your pics are really inspiring!!

 

[meeko_33785]

I guess that I'm late to the party, but I'm finally all caught up. Sounds like a fantastic trip so far. Nice to see Marc is coming along again. I think I might have missed this somewhere along the way with the date changes, but did I read at one point that you'll be there for your birthday?

Any of the mansions are great. We stayed in Accadian last time and it was fine- not too far from a bus stop and quiet pool and just a walk across the island away from the lobby.

Very excited about the Ariel and Eric meet-and-greet. This is going to be a must for my next trip too.

Looking forward to hearing more about the trip!

 

[Charlefours]

The Reef flip flops are so comfortable. I highly recommend them to anyone is shopping for a new/another pair.

 

[Hallowishes]

Hi!! i just joined your PTR and im not all caught up yet (im only on page 6!) but i wanted to start off by saying CONGRATS on the weight loss! that is REALLY terrific! i myself have lost 60 lbs since last year doing weight watchers and running - ive got about 15 - 20 more that i want to lose before my trip to WDW in september (i think we arrive the same day! )
i will be staying at POFQ while ur at riverside!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Is it possible that we'll be fighting over that Magnolia Bend corner room??

I'll let you have the corner room, I just want a Mansion room.

Yipppeee!!! All caught up! Your chapter links were very helpful!

It looks like you have a fabulous trip planned! you're going to have such a good time! If anyone deserves a great trip it's you and Marc! What a great way to reward yourselves for all the hard work!

You're plans look fabulous! You guys are going to have a very nice, long, relaxed trip! I'm just like you, I have a hard time with the vacation on the beach with a book thing. I need to do something!

I really enjoyed your look back at trips past! Although I'm terribly sorry for trips that were less then magical! That's just not right!!! All trips to WDW should be magical! It's funny you should mention the chicken pox at the end of your first trip! My sisters and I got the chicken pox within a week of returning from our first trip!

Anyway, I stop babbling! Can't wait for more!

I chapter links.

I can't do the beach thing, it's just not me.

Even though I've had less than magical trips, I've had many more magical ones so I'm very lucky.

Thanks so much for the details on the surgery. I never even knew it had a port. I'm so glad you are feeling better since the second surgery. And your pics are really inspiring!!

Thank you.

I guess that I'm late to the party, but I'm finally all caught up. Sounds like a fantastic trip so far. Nice to see Marc is coming along again. I think I might have missed this somewhere along the way with the date changes, but did I read at one point that you'll be there for your birthday?

Any of the mansions are great. We stayed in Accadian last time and it was fine- not too far from a bus stop and quiet pool and just a walk across the island away from the lobby.

Very excited about the Ariel and Eric meet-and-greet. This is going to be a must for my next trip too.

Looking forward to hearing more about the trip!

You are never too late for this party.

Yes, we will be there for my birthday on September 3rd.

You will probably get to meet Ariel and Eric before I do, so I'm excited to see your pictures and hear about it from you.

The Reef flip flops are so comfortable. I highly recommend them to anyone is shopping for a new/another pair.

Good to know!

Hi!! i just joined your PTR and im not all caught up yet (im only on page 6!) but i wanted to start off by saying CONGRATS on the weight loss! that is REALLY terrific! i myself have lost 60 lbs since last year doing weight watchers and running - ive got about 15 - 20 more that i want to lose before my trip to WDW in september (i think we arrive the same day! )
i will be staying at POFQ while ur at riverside!

Hi! Thanks for joining in!

Our dates have changed so you might not be there at the same times as us now. I don't know.

Congrats on the weight loss.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I need motivation.

Badly.

My weight loss has slowwwwwwwwed way down. I haven't changed my ticker on Facebook since May 5th!! Yikes.

I'm frustrated with myself but I know that my less than stellar eating choices are due to the changes that have been going on with starting school, Marc working more and being away from home and just general life stress.

Not anymore!

I want to lose at least 38lbs before Disney that would put me under a certain milestone weight. I need to be there for my mental well being.

Marc issued me a little challenge tonight because he knows I'm child-like and need bribes...ahem... I mean motivation.

He said that if I lose the 38lbs so I'm under that milestone, I'll refer to it as Tomorrowland from now on. So when you see Tomorrowland it means my weight loss milestone.

Anyways...so if I reach Tomorrowland I'm the lucky recipient of a Disney treat valued at $100 or less. I told you Marc has become Mr. Moneybags. What's the opposite of Scrooge? Heck, the treat will pay for itself since I'll be avoiding ice cream and candy!

I need your help! What should my treat be? The only thing I can think of is a Carriage Ride around Riverside but I don't know if that is fabulous enough to keep me from buying peanut butter cups and ice cream.

I met with my nutritionist today and she told me that this challenge for where I'm at with my band and weight loss is achievable so I'm not setting myself up for failure. I know I can do this.

So what do you think? What could these FABULOUS prizes be that are going to keep me from eating M&M's and mashed potatoes?

I also made a new ticker to help keep me motivated. I usually weigh in once a week, so if you don't see that thing moving feel free to tell me to get my butt in gear!

http://www.***********************/tickers/gj1gu8mj26ihxrav.png

I can't wait to hear your fabulous ideas!

You know what I just thought of...Parasailing...!!! I'm going to go do some pricing....

 

[belle8306]

What about a tour or some nice Disney jewelry? The Wishes Fireworks cruise is fun. Or what about some kind of spa treatment at SSR or the Grand Floridian? I know whatever you decide, you can do it!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, I like the new ticker!!! Very cute!

Hmmm, ideas for the bribe -- I mean, the motivation! (By the way, I laughed out loud when I read that comment you made about being child-like and needing bribes. Have I told you the story of me riding Everest before? Before we went in 2007, I decided I really wanted a stuffed yeti from the Everest gift shop -- I had seen pics on the internet. Well, we got there, and I was a bit of a chicken. I didn't think I could ride Everest. Charles told me I couldn't have a stuffed yeti unless I rode the stupid thing, but ride it, I did. I have my yeti to prove it, too. Bribery can work wonders. )

Anyway, back to the ideas...my first thought was you could get one of those snazzy Dooney&Burke bags -- the wristlets are under $100. I like the parasailing idea, too. Are you interested in doing anything at one of the spas? What about a backstage tour? I'll keep thinking...

 

[Mndisneygirl]

OOH, parasailing! I'm way too afraid of heights to try it, even though it sounds fun!
I was thinking about renting a boat/jetski type thing. Or shopping for something special (and that costs $100!)
I need to stay motivated with you, so whatever I can do to help, I will! I have 5 more pounds to go before our trip. Hopefully!! So instead of grabbing a glass of wine like I really wanted, I munched on some apple slices and got on the DIS. Now, I'm going in the hot tub.
Maybe if when you feel like a peanut butter cup, you can remind yourself that you don't want it weighing you down when you go parasailing!
I know for me I am an emotional eater, and sometimes need a distraction. Like it is all mental!

I found some POR pictures from our 2008 stay. I thought I took pictures of the inside of the room, but can't seem to find them. So here are a few from the outside.

Our room was right on the corner behind DH and DDs.

This is looking at our builiding from the bridge.

We had only two nights there on that trip, one day at MK. We were heading to Miami to take a cruise and had to stop. This was MLK weekend in 2008. I am about 99% sure that all I did was request a mansion room. The rooms were nice inside too. Nice fixtures, classic southern charm. Even though we had blechy weather, it was so beautiful and calm at POR. I KNOW you will have a great time there!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Sorry, I thought I had resized them! Maybe I still can.

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Another day added?

 

[jenjolt]

Hmmmmm...parasailing sounds like a great idea! What about the Pirates and Pals fireworks cruise??????

I will definitely be with you on the weight loss! I will be cheering right along with you as you reach for that Disney treat! I also need to lose more weight! I need to get back into working out!!!

I know you will reach your goal!

 

[BippityBoo]

You can do it!!!!! You have come this far---don't stop now Great idea about the ticker

I know what you mean about school and poor eating choices. I do the same thing---not enough time in the day! I try to bring healthy food with me every day so that I do not drive through. It is hard though

 

[If U Had Wings]

LL, I'm joining in with you on your Tomorrowland Challenge, if you don't mind. I need to stick with my plan, and it will be nice having someone else working toward the same goal, and 38 will put me right at a goal weight too. I think I'm make my reward a massage. I've been back and forth on the idea, so I think it will make a great reward.

 

[All7OfUs]

LOVE the extra night suggestion!!!

I'd say spa treatment.

I would have said an MNSSHP, but you know THAT story...

Hmmm.... a photo shoot of you and Marc??

I know you've wanted to do tours as well...

 

[Flossbolna]

What a great way to keep you motivated! I like Liesa's idea of the photo shoot. If you get to your milestone it would be a great thing to have those beautiful pictures of Marc as a visual memory of what you already have acchieved!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Aww! You'll reach your Tomorrowland challenge! I know you will! You come this with the set backs you've already had. You can do this!!!

I have so many ideas running through my mind for the treat! I really like Tracy' idea about another night but I know you have school etc. The carriage ride will be lovely and romantic, parasailing would be so much fun and I know you wanted to do it, a fireworks cruise wouls also be romantic, a nice piece of jewelry would be a daily reminder of your success!

So many good things to choice from!!! Good luck! You know we're all here to support you no matter what!