Sept. 2009 @ WDW! Be a Pop Tart 2009~come share your(Bounce Back or NOT)Dates !!!

[SlightlyGoofy]

Diva K, at my age and with my experiences I have seen it all. Women do dis each other for the men in their lives. It is a hard situation to be in choosing between the two but Mary (note I have demoted her from Diva status temporarily) should have told you face to face and I know that, while disappointed, you would have understood. You did the shirt ironing didn't you? I knew it. Some folks are just too nice and folks tend to take advantage of that fact. Maybe when you see an opening you could explain that your feelings were hurt and see the reaction. Friendship has to be a two way street. Some folks are just vampires. Hope Miss Mary is not one of those. I know you are not.

M&N, it is hot here as well. I am betting it is much worse down at DW. Of course down there are many wonderful distractions to take your mind of things and a Dole Whip waiting to make things better.

The kids and I had a wonderful time. More boys than girls and I still manged to please. I am proud of myself. As for the cookies, the only thing left was the design on the plate and even that was in jeopardy. It was wonderful to do something for people who thanked me and were polite and courteous. One girl asked me to be her grandma. She lives nearby so that would be nice. I was meant to have dozens of the creatures. Kids are my favorite people. They are coming back next week for a movie and popcorn. Now to pick the movie. Disney, of course.

Grandson broke my mower so I had to mow with the old reel mower. He offered to come this morning and finish trimming my hedges because it was going to be so much harder for me to mow. Has not shown up. SIL called late last night (before midnight) and asked me to fax some documents ASAP so they came over while I took care of it. Crop insurance as we had tornadoes all over the place. Took advantage of that to ask if they would please bring the younger boy over for me to say good by to as both boys leave for a mission trip in Illinois early Sunday morning. No hide nor hair been seen from them either. I have low expectations and they still manage to disappoint.

Life is good, just no perfect.

SG

 

[thunderbird1]

Happy Father's Day! Do we have any fathers here? Well, Happy Father's Day to everyone's dh's, dads and sons!

M&N--I agree with you about the babysitting--more is definitely better. Louder and more hectic, sure, but it's much easier (and more fun for them) for a group of kids to entertain each other than for one to want me to entertain him or her. I'm pulling for both you and Linda to get those Dec codes so you can meet up at WDW!

Mrs. K--welcome back! Nice plans--I agree with M&N, and would choose Sci Fi over GG, too.

JM--How was the fireworks event? I would have loved to have seen that. And HoP preview next weekend? I so need to just live in FL. Sorry your mom let your stepdad leave without calling you--that's exactly something my mom would have done. Still laughing about her leaving the phone off the hook for days without knowing it. I hear you on wanting a girls only trip, but my family would never agree to it, either. They love Disney too much to miss out on a trip. Which is good--I'd rather have that than Mary's dh.

DivaK--Speaking of Mary, I just can't believe how this drama is unfolding. I'd forgotten that you changed your dates for her (because originally you were going later so you could attend MNSSHP, right?). And that you watched her girls when she and dh went to WDW last year. I don't know how you cancel on someone after all that. Fortunately, we have Linda and all her wisdom to explain it to us. You know, if it were me, I would understand her having to do the cruise for her dh instead of the WDW trip, but she should at least have the courtesy to explain the situation and acknowledge that you put yourself out to accomodate her. Like you said, I wouldn't plan any more trips with her, or at least not around her schedule.

SG--You're absolutely right (aren't you always?)--we finally learned a few years ago that when planning trips with others, it's better to plan what we want to do, then invite others to come along instead of arranging a trip around them. Then even if they cancel, at least we are still doing what we wanted to do instead of being stuck doing someone else's vacation. I was surprised to hear you say Tom is easier to take than Lucy, but when I thought about it it makes sense. It's the same reason dh's mom can drive me nuts and my dad can drive my dh nuts--we're all odd in our own way, but we're used to our own kinfolk's oddities, so we know how to deal with them! You hit the nail on the head with kids and chores--the young are willing but unable, and the teens are able but unwilling. I really need to compile all your words of wisdom into a guide for making life easier, or at least less frustrating, lol! Had to friend you on FB (which I hardly ever get to use, either) hoping you could hook me up with some of those nekkid pictures.

Grandson broke my mower so I had to mow with the old reel mower. He offered to come this morning and finish trimming my hedges because it was going to be so much harder for me to mow. Has not shown up. SIL called late last night (before midnight) and asked me to fax some documents ASAP so they came over while I took care of it. Crop insurance as we had tornadoes all over the place. Took advantage of that to ask if they would please bring the younger boy over for me to say good by to as both boys leave for a mission trip in Illinois early Sunday morning. No hide nor hair been seen from them either. I have low expectations and they still manage to disappoint.

Life is good, just not perfect.

SG

That brings to mind the famous quote from my favorite existentialist philosopher, Sartre: "H*ll is other people." Just figured if we were going back to college and discussing the Abilene paradox (which I hadn't heard of, but am loving! Thanks DIS!), might as well wax philosophical as well.

 

[jmskinner]

I am needing to go get dressed, but I just updated my TR with the fireworks presentation we saw last night and though I would share with all of you. I know I have forgotten details (should have taken notes like the lady next to me).

So here is a link to the chapter in my tr:

Fireworks Presentation Description

Sorry, you get other details of our day in there also. I just remembered something I left out, the presentor was asked that since Illuminations was 10 years old or so, was there any discussion of a new show. We were only given a one word answer, "Yes".

 

[Kristineamb]

Just cancelled all of these:
8/16
8:10am Donald's Safari Breakfast @Tusker House
8/17
1:55pm Whispering Canyon Cafe @Wilderness Lodge
8/19
2:10 Teppan Edo (Japan)
8/20
6:55pm Ohana @Polynesian

*Still looking for Donald's Safari Breakfast on 8/19
and Le Cellier (don't laugh!) on 8/22 for dinner

Diva K, at my age and with my experiences I have seen it all. Women do dis each other for the men in their lives. It is a hard situation to be in choosing between the two but Mary (note I have demoted her from Diva status temporarily) should have told you face to face and I know that, while disappointed, you would have understood. You did the shirt ironing didn't you? I knew it. Some folks are just too nice and folks tend to take advantage of that fact. Maybe when you see an opening you could explain that your feelings were hurt and see the reaction. Friendship has to be a two way street. Some folks are just vampires. Hope Miss Mary is not one of those. I know you are not.
SG

DivaK--Speaking of Mary, I just can't believe how this drama is unfolding. I'd forgotten that you changed your dates for her (because originally you were going later so you could attend MNSSHP, right?). And that you watched her girls when she and dh went to WDW last year. I don't know how you cancel on someone after all that. Fortunately, we have Linda and all her wisdom to explain it to us. You know, if it were me, I would understand her having to do the cruise for her dh instead of the WDW trip, but she should at least have the courtesy to explain the situation and acknowledge that you put yourself out to accomodate her. Like you said, I wouldn't plan any more trips with her, or at least not around her schedule.

Haven't done any ironing yet...DH said to tell Mary I'd do it when the girls GO TO DISNEY!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

This place is just a font of wisdom and wit.

Diva K, hooray for your husband to take your side. That is a keeper, especially if he would do so if you were wrong also, like THAT would ever happen. Do you exchange gifts with Mary? I suggest a new iron for the next gift giving occasion. Nothing makes a person madder than knowing they are wrong.

TB, I was delighted to add you to my friends. I am not apt to be on there as much either. On days when I have to go somewhere I have little energy or time to get on the computer. I may be having some company in a couple of days too. When confronted with real people or cyber people I do tend to pay attention to the real ones. They throw real rocks if I do not.

Tom is easier than Lucy cause I still had to do all the packing, loading (and she had loads to load) and stand in line most of the time for food and do all the driving. Lucy was more fun when she was able to go with me though. Tom has no interests in anything except for eating and talking so he pretty much follows wherever I go cause he has no idea how to do anything for himself. Better the devil you know. Sartre I know of. I prefer the predestination theory. Means nothing is my fault. The nekkid pics were of other women. I have a mirror if I were in need of such. I avoid it though as I do not want to scare myself. Come to think of it I am not interested in nekkid pictures of men either unless they are doing dishes, taking out the trash, mowing and such. They could be fully clothed and that would be great too! I am going to go read your TR.

SG

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

I thought I had better come back and explain myself a bit. September 2008 was the first trip I had ever gotten to take without dh and I was desperate to do so. I was so worn out with having to do everything and needed to get away. Lucy, at the last minute, offered to go along and I was delighted. Still am. She is one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet and so loving and kind. She was just far sicker than I would have imagined and she had no idea of how much energy DW would require.

I was feeling terrible when she first said she was staying in the room while I went to the parks and on the first day I felt badly however as I walked toward the bus stop I noticed an unique feeling, I was alone, free to do what I wanted when I wanted and it was a good thing.

We agreed on the important things, like liking the room the temperature of a freezer and while she liked to sleep early and often and I am night owl closed caption solved that problem.

It is difficult enough to get along in a small hotel room, let alone a vacation, with someone you know well let alone someone you have not spent that kind of time with.

Separate vacations, or at least time to yourself here and there are a good idea.

I sometimes envy those huge families I see in the parks who seem to be getting along so well but maybe that is because I am seeing them at their best, when they have gathered to share their individual experiences.

One main thing I learned from that past vacation is that I am capable of going on my own. Gotta to be easier than being responsible for the well being and entertainment of another. UNLESS one of you wants to plan the vacation and take care of me and then I will follow you anywhere. I require food, people to talk with and laughter.

SG

 

[Kristineamb]

Diva K, hooray for your husband to take your side. That is a keeper, especially if he would do so if you were wrong also, like THAT would ever happen.
SG

He is a keeper...he is going out to grill steaks for his Father's Day dinner...all I have to do is make a salad!
Although he was giving me some grief about some of our ADRS...he didn't like some of the times
I tried explaining to him that it was Free Dining and we are lucky to have an ADR at ANY time!

Here are our ADRs:
Raglan Road
Teppan Edo
Ohana
Sci-Fi Dine Inn
Tony's Towne Square
Chef de France
( *still trying for Donald's Safari Breakfast on 8/19 and Le Cellier )

We've never been to Raglan Road, Sci-Fi Dine In, Teppan Edo, Chefs de France so we need to know what the best things are to order at each of these (something about bread pudding @Raglan Road? )

 

[jmskinner]

SG, I can't imagine going on a trip with someone I hardly knew. It was kind of hard for me walking with Angela and Will that day. I didn't know what to do and kept asking them because I felt like it was their vacation and we should do whatever they want. I always look at it as we can come back anytime, of course, I am learning a lot of the people out here on the Dis make frequent trips from all over the country, some going even more often than we do. Just amazes me.

We are all exhausted from our day at MK last night. I was just telling Jonas that I hoped we would survive Disney with our friends. I'm afraid we will end up crashing while they just keep going and going.

Diva K, I have ate at both Raglan Road and Sci-Fi, but not sure I am much help with the food. I have never been pleased with the food at Sci-Fi, most recommend hamburgers, which I never tried. I always feel like if I am on the dining plan I want something more than a burger. I can recommend the shakes though. They were good. Can not remember what food I had at RR, but remember I enjoyed it.

Hope everyone enjoyed the day!

 

[Kristineamb]

Diva K, I have ate at both Raglan Road and Sci-Fi, but not sure I am much help with the food. I have never been pleased with the food at Sci-Fi, most recommend hamburgers, which I never tried. I always feel like if I am on the dining plan I want something more than a burger. I can recommend the shakes though. They were good. Can not remember what food I had at RR, but remember I enjoyed it.

Sci-Fi was DS request...now that Mom & Dad are joining us they are excited about the atomsphere since its taken from their era...

 

[jmskinner]

Good morning everyone!

Diva K, I wanted to let you know, even though I don't care for the food that much at Sci-Fi, I will go back. We do love the atmosphere. Make sure to hold out for a car. Actually on our last trip, even though they don't serve chicken nuggets, our waitress went next door to the ABC Commisary and got Jacob some.

So, who all is going in October? I know Angela and Timmy. I am hoping Jonas will decide to go on the weekend of the 3rd.

 

[cherylp3]

I am going with the inlaws on the first. Also going on 14th.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Sci-Fi was DS request...now that Mom & Dad are joining us they are excited about the atomsphere since its taken from their era...

Guess that's why I enjoy SciFi so much!! Absolutely request a car when you check-in at the podium....it will be worth the wait!
I want to find a recent review of Raglan Road by DISer who does fabulous restaurant TR's..I'll find it and post it for you - she was just there a couple of weeks ago.

SG, I can't imagine going on a trip with someone I hardly knew. It was kind of hard for me walking with Angela and Will that day. I didn't know what to do and kept asking them because I felt like it was their vacation and we should do whatever they want. I always look at it as we can come back anytime, of course, I am learning a lot of the people out here on the Dis make frequent trips from all over the country, some going even more often than we do. Just amazes me

Melissa, boy do I understand...but I had to learn to travel with strangers or stay home...being single since December,1976, with 2 little ones and no family nearby (or friends nearby having been a military brat)...once the kids were adults, it was stay home or join with those I didn't know. I started by going on pilgrimages and have met some wonderful folks.

Because I grew up all over the place and lived in places for such a short time..and...my parents would not live anywhere near a base, sent me to Catholic schools with all locals, we did not keep in touch (no computers or long distance calls waay back then ) and... don't even know anyone's name to look up on FB - but I did find a cousin the yesterday!!! She has not yet responded to my friend request..but maybe she doesn't know who I am!

In the Irish Catholic Boston neighborhood where we lived when the kids were young, we were ostracized because I was single and we had an Italian last name...so no friends to meet there. People can be cruel.

Since 1996 I've met so many wonderful people on line - granted they are either nuns, discerning religious life or Disney folks (how's that for safe?? ). And I am very shy, so at WDW tend to let new friends lead the way when we meet 'cuz I'm happy just to be there and will do anything but thrill rides...of course, SG and I consider Pirates a thrill ride, so you know what that means!! . I find we usually get to chatting right off and feel we've known one another for ages.

And chatting here everyday really helps.

Hope it's a great Monday!!!

(off to find that link for Diva Kris.)

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Here ya go, Kris:

Raglan Rd
http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32121503&postcount=143

Tony's On Main Street:
http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32153757&postcount=318

Link to all her June reviews:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2186891

Hope this helps!!

 

[ANTSS2001]

happy Monday!!! is it really ???

was just chatting to jan2 over at FB and she already have all her ADRs like a girl scout.. I am so jealous.. I have not done a decent ADR for awhile... maybe I should do my homework again...

SG hope all goes well today...

It is a gloomy Monday again but I am not complaining.. the lonegr I can postpone the summer heat the better.. and am glad with my tickers says only 5 months for winter.. I can survive that...

Mel.. read over your fireworks trip report.. so jealous sounds like alot of fun and FYI..

Diva K... I guess all you can do is keep on trying I have beem checking occasionally... for how many people do you need this ADRS??

Chrissy... I love raglan road!! sticky toffee pudding!!!!!!!!!! Yummy!!!

Ok time to decide which bill I am paying today...

Have aGreat Day Poppers!!!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I want to be planning a trip to WDW!!!!



.....That's all I have to say on that subject...thanks for listening.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Diva K, I think you have picked great ADR's that your hubby should enjoy. I hope you will be at Raglan Road when they have the dancer. The music is bouncy as well. I had the Shepard's Pie and Colcannon and Dunbrody Kiss for dessert but note that they have steak as well. If you can get in the main room near the back, before the pub part, you might give your hubby a delightful view of the dancer. I do not care for the Sci Fi so much but that is probably because I am old enough to remember going to REAL drive ins, sometimes in the trunk. Stick to burgers, fries/onion rings and shakes and all should be well. Tom talks about the steak at
Tony's all the time. I thought the food was excellent there as well. I loved the Pizza Blanca. The Plaza was a nice restful spot and the chicken and strawberry salad was huge and tasty. Not man type food though.

M&N, and just what is stopping you from PLANNING a trip. I often do that, in my mind or on paper. I have several agendas on file for different times of the year and circumstances. Dreaming costs nothing and then if the stars align you are ready to go! POC, true, true. I am always terrified of the dip and then after I ride once I am eager to go again and again. The scariest ride I have ever been on at DW is Millionaire and I miss it soooo much!

Timmie, I remember those days when I paid certain bills on certain weeks. It is a great luxury to be able to pay them the day they come in and I shall never take it for granted. May those days come soon for you also. I had the sticky toffee pudding at R&C last year. I had thought it an ugly dessert but it was so delicious. I want it again. Loved the fruit and cheese plate too. All went well, so far, with the eye surgery. Was able to drive myself there and back and even do some shopping as Tom was out of his junk food and milk.

JM, no offense meant to anyone else here or elsewhere but when Ang and I met for the first time we were able to finish each others sentences and we spent one day at AK but we are so much alike in being able to go our own ways that we had a great day. At least I did. It is not how good a person is but how compatible people are. I am not very exciting. I am good for saving parade seats and sitting and gabbing but not for breaking POC etc. I understand that I might not be everyone's cup of tea. That being said I still would not want to share a room with anyone, including Ang and Will. I think they feel the same about me. I made some ressies to meet some folks for a meal here or there last trip and that worked fine. I love getting to know folks a bit better. Had one family invite me to come live with them but if they had spent more time with me they might have reconsidered that thought.

SG

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Hey folks!

Just heard from Ang, Will and Al. They are headed toward the Florida border and plan to be home by Thursday or so. Had to check out a golf course before leaving DW for Will and then looked for some water to splash in. Ang says that she was more than ready to come home,mostly because of the extreme heat.

Okay, shall we set up a contest for who comes closest to when she will start yearning to be there again? I give it two weeks.

They all say hello to you all!

SG

 

[wic0721]

I'll be in town on the 18th, just sayin'!!!!

You're more than welcome to join us too, the more the merrier!

 

[jmskinner]

I am going with the inlaws on the first. Also going on 14th.

Well, sadly I won't be able to go those dates to see ya. Jacob will have school.

SG, glad the surgery went well. Can't believe you had to drive yourself there and back. Oh, and do shopping. You are a superwoman aren't you.

I actually had a blast that day at DTD with Ang and Will. Just felt like we should be doing something, not just stand around talking. But like you said, we did start talking imediately. Wish I were more like my Dad. He will strike up a conversation at a red light. I am not kidding, I have seen him do it. I guess he has never met a stranger.

Not much going on in my household. We are still recouping from the heat on Saturday and getting home so late that night. I did text Ang Saturday night, but she said the DH wouldn't leave the hotel. Supposedly it is to be a little cooler tomorrow and at least some rain. Jonas now has to be in the office by 5:30am, so that is also messing with our systems.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday.

 

[ANTSS2001]

I want to be planning a trip to WDW!!!!



.....That's all I have to say on that subject...thanks for listening.

Timmie, I remember those days when I paid certain bills on certain weeks.

I had the sticky toffee pudding at R&C last year. I had thought it an ugly dessert but it was so delicious. I want it again. :

SG

about the bills...

for the STP