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

[Minnie&Nana]

Good afternoon!!!

M&N,
I would go to WDW alone and enjoy myself but that is just me and we are all different. As my son says I will talk to anyone and have met some really nice people and families standing in lines. I would do like Linda said and like Timmy does and go to the singles or trip planning thread on here and join a group of others during my trip.

If you are going when I am in June or Oct 2-12 you are welcome to hang with us. You could call us at any time to see where we are and we could meet up. This way you get alone time and social time whenever you want it. One word of warning is that once my DS meets you he will be looking for you and if he sees you he will run and just stand next to you and say nothing till you notice him. Last year he played where's Linda and would find her in the parks and she would turn to find him standing next to her. It left her wondering when he would show up next to her even after she got home. lol

It's funny b/c I will talk to anyone as well (my DD always say I get on a bus and when I get off the people around me are my new best friends ). It's something about being at WDW alone. Dunno...maybe b/c for 30 yrs I've gone with friends and family, it just feels odd planning a trip alone.

That would be nice to know others are there at the same time - you and Timmy have been very kind and welcoming. Thank you! I'd not feel funny at all if Will showed up like that - I'd get a kick out of it.

Mia checked June dates at work, but none available...I might have her check October. When I've been the end of Sept/early Oct it's been hotter and more humid than August. Pretty awful heat wise. I might just hold a room for Oct and see what happens,then if it works out I could grab a last minute DVC from David, if some points become available - the points are always greatly discounted, so that would be great! Otherwise, maybe end of November when the decorations are up and weather is just about perfect!!

SG, thinking of you and Tom..will be waiting to hear when you have time.

 

[jmskinner]

Lisa, just had to pop and say these are a great bunch of ladies and I have been very happy to have found this thread a few months ago.

Well, decided not to go to Epcot tonight, thinking Magic Kingdom in the morning. Tomorrow being the only day this week without 7:00am EMH. Anyone of you been at a park that early?

Went shopping at JoAnn's today. I had a 20% off the total purchase so I bought one large picture that I have wanted for several months that was already 50% off and then got the 20%. Did the same with some metal art and material to redo my breakfast area chairs. The DH won't recognize the breakfast area when he gets home. Between that and the coffee table, he'll think he is in the wrong house.

SG, been thinking about you and Tom today. Hope all went well.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Well, decided not to go to Epcot tonight, thinking Magic Kingdom in the morning. Tomorrow being the only day this week without 7:00am EMH. Anyone of you been at a park that early?

Yep! We did when the kids were about 10/11. Being early birds anyway, it was pretty easy...though actually get there for rope drop at 7 a.m. was something! Don't think I'd do it now...then again, if it was a busy season and could lots done early, just might!

Sounds like a great shopping, Melissa!! Perhaps photos to share of the before and after?

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

So far, so good. There were no messages insisting on us calling the doctor/hospital when we got home and that is always a good sign. It is just a matter on keeping an eye on his condition so that corrective measures can be taken, if need be. He is high mileage so these things are to be expected. The doctor did tell him that it was likely caused by the fact that he does not move much. His other condition is caused by years of smoking. I, myself, am without fault and have my own issues.

M&N, you would fit in well with Miss Ang and her Will. They are delightful and easy to get along with. I am a tad bit jealous though cause I thought Will saved his special attentions for just moi! Did Ang tell you that she kept me awake all night long the other night, dreaming about a surprise trip to DW in Oct and stalking Will myself. If only. I have been scribbling numbers and even using my poor math skills and great imagination I cannot figure out how to make it reasonable or affordable.

JM, I simply cannot imagine being lucky enough to be able to just dash over for a few hours or a day to DW. I have a friend who has a lovely sounding, and affordable, place over by Clearwater who wants me to get one also. Not possible because of Tom but I daydream about the place. Two hours from DW, walking distance to WM and a buffet restaurant, no dogs allowed and very few lots, no lot rent. Would be the perfect place for me in my old age, which is coming along about next week. How often do you pop into the parks?

Lisa, most everyone who is on the DIS is a nice person but that does not mean that everyone is compatible with everyone else. I have spent an hour or so with folks and enjoyed getting to know them but might not want to be with them 24/7, nor they me. I find that differences make for interesting conversation and you can always learn something, even if it is what NOT to do.

Ang, watch out! The way that Disney is going this year they just might make it impossible for me not to show up and bug you. Might even kidnap you , after I find my way out of the parking lot, and force you into eating Macadamia chicken again. Nightline had a show on WG Puck the other night and they showed a bowl of MY soup and I think you might have heard me scream in agony!

SG

 

[ANTSS2001]

I agree with Timmy that there are those on the Dis boards with issues, shall we call them, but there are so many ways to get around it by either finding new threads or making your own, thankfully. We are not without little spats one in a great while but we are mature enough to move on and get over it.

We are glad to have you and I am glad you found this thread and that we make you comfortable.



Ang

Ang!!! I added another day for June so you better not change your mind on me added one more day at the end... so flying on the day of a party... but I am working on that too

Went shopping at JoAnn's today. I had a 20% off the total purchase so I bought one large picture that I have wanted for several months that was already 50% off and then got the 20%. Did the same with some metal art and material to redo my breakfast area chairs. The DH won't recognize the breakfast area when he gets home. Between that and the coffee table, he'll think he is in the wrong house.

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for the discount and good bargains... I try to stay away from Michaels and Joann's I never get out of there without having a bag of goodies!!!

So far, so good. There were no messages insisting on us calling the doctor/hospital when we got home and that is always a good sign. It is just a matter on keeping an eye on his condition so that corrective measures can be taken, if need be. He is high mileage so these things are to be expected. The doctor did tell him that it was likely caused by the fact that he does not move much. His other condition is caused by years of smoking. I, myself, am without fault and have my own issues.


Ang, watch out! The way that Disney is going this year they just might make it impossible for me not to show up and bug you. Might even kidnap you , after I find my way out of the parking lot, and force you into eating Macadamia chicken again. Nightline had a show on WG Puck the other night and they showed a bowl of MY soup and I think you might have heard me scream in agony!

SG

Glad to know that there's no return date for another check up... my doctor saw me on my way in to work and has been nagging me for the the returns I need to do... it is true!!! the worst patients are the one who work in the hospital... I have been managing my pain on my own and I think I am doing puuuuuuuuuuuuurty good but the joints are heading for the RA hills...

BTW... Ms. Linda you plot this scheme to go to WDW and abduct Ang and Will can you make it when I am going there so I will not miss to hang out with you also... I promise to stay put and drink less coffee (fingers cross behind her ) really promise!!!!

 

[angwill]

JM,
What is the pic you bought of? You are so lucky to be able to do a day at the parks here and there. How far are you from the parks? When is that DH of yours getting home already?

We have done early morning at MK quite a few times and it is really nice. I like watching the welcome at the train station and seeing the castle without a bunch of people around it. You can get a lot done in just a few hours too which is great. You have fun tomorrow.

Linda,
I am so glad to hear that you did not get that dreaded call and you know with it being Friday they would not put it off over the weekend if it were bad.

Was that you I heard screaming the other night? lol No kidnapping needed I will go eat macadamia chicken without force. lol It would be great to have you join us again but I do understand the economy is not good and it is better to save than to spend. I am not a good example of that this year however.

As for Will he only shows up next to people who are kind to him and I have a feeling Christine is as kind as you are toward children. Now that he is a pre-teen and out of the oh so cute stage people are not always so kind so he eats it up when they are. lol

Timmy,
YEAH!!!! See I knew you wanted to stay longer and I am sure Gmax will be thrilled if you are there for her birthday. If you wanted to change our TL date till Tuesday and it works for Melissa and Cheryl we could do that too. Whatever works for everyone else is what works for me.

Ang

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Linda, just wanted to stop by to see of there was any more news - no news is good news, so hope that phone does not ring.

You take care of you too, ya hear?

 

[jmskinner]

Ang, when you say Tuesday, if you mean June 9, yes we should be able to make it that day. We are also looking at placing Jacob in a couple of camps this summer, I need to figure out what weeks we are going to do that. If we can afford it.

That story of Will is too funny. Just standing next to her. Now Jacob would jump out and scare her. That is what he likes to do. And I hate people doing that too me.

Funny Jacob story. He finally watched his Dragonball Z box set and came in crying because he goofed and watched the set backwards. Says he needs to watch them all over again in the correct order.Wasn't happy when I said no, you are going to bed.

The pic I purchased for our breakfast area isn't really a pic of anything. Hard to explain.

What happend with my poor DH stuck in DC is when they needed a volunteer to go for the month of March because this other organization didn't have someone to send (they rotate every three months, sending someone for one month), DH stepped up because we are suppose to go to Cocoa Beach the 25th of this month, so he thought it would work out well, be in DC in March and be home in April. That same organization has now decided they still do not have anyone to send, so DH is stuck. The great part was, a member of his organization has to go to Afghanistan in May and they decided to list DH as his backup if something were to happen. DH was livid. Not only would he just be getting back from DC, but his brother is getting married in May. Oh, and when DH went to DC for the month of October, this happened then too. He had to spend an additional two weeks. Life goes on though.

Timmie, so true. Never should have went in JoAnn's, probably wasn't good that I went in Kohls before that. The funny thing was the lady at JoAnn's said my coupon was good all weekend. Not going to happen.

SG, that is wonderful that there is no news.That sounds bad. I hope it stays that way. And I haven't even made it to Clearwater yet. I have a hard time not going to WDW when we have a day off. I think when we hit those social security years we will move to Sun City where everyone drives around on the golf carts. They have special parking for them at the grocery store.

I am going to try to get us to MK in the morning for rope drop. Can you believe we have never seen it?

Ya'll have a great day!

 

[lisa_barrentine]

Lisa, just had to pop and say these are a great bunch of ladies and I have been very happy to have found this thread a few months ago.

Couldn't agree more

OMG I almost completely messed up my Photopass Share luckily I think fast in a panic and figured out a way to keep it just right!

Now I can't stop

But now that I have been working on that all day I have and then some sleep to get too.

Also I started a very strict diet today OMG Friday is the WORST day to starve yourself Oh well!

Glad everyone is having fun and enjoying a TGIF I hope!

's To ALL

 

[ANTSS2001]

Glad everyone is having fun and enjoying a TGIF I hope!

's To ALL

OK maybe I will keep (trying) you company on that diet... I have been a yo yo dieter my main obstacle is I love playing in the kitchen... and then who else would be eating it ?? Me ???!!!

OK I just realized at 4AM today I have to go to work.. I better get going

Have a Good weekend Pop'ers Peeps



Mell it is cloudy here... so jealous you have the option to be at the park today!!!

 

[MrsKreamer]

Ok so anyone ever been to the new place in DTD, T-Rex?


Is it themed in "scary Jurassic Park" dinos or "DAK fun" dinos? Basically will my 3 y/o be scared to eat there? lol

Is it on the DDP yet?

Do they take reservations?

My 5y/o is a huge dinosaur fan and I know he would love this place....the 3y/o not so much! lol

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Good Morning!!

I just had to share this link...be ready to laugh out loud..it's really funny!

http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/Videos/kids_artlinkletter.html

SG - maybe a possibility for a surprise October getaway might still be possible? I know you drive - would that rule out a long weekend - 4 ngts? It would make it affordable! I hope you are still finagling.

Off to walk around the outside Mall - it's set up like a Village and pretty. While DD gets her hair done, I'll walk around with the baby munchkin. She does not like a stroller, but she's now 20 lbs, so must find a way for the stroller to become her new best friend.

Hope it's going to be a nice day for everyone!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

M&N, short trips are more expensive than long ones for me with the costs involved in driving down and back, not to mention the stress. I am not a good city driver and learned how to drive late in life so I fret over it all. I enjoy the time in between and refuse to think of it then though. Have you tried putting toys on the stroller to make it more interesting for Miss Sophia? BTW, why the long wait to take her to DW. With a willing and capable grandma along it would be a great trip for you all and a reasonably priced vacation, right now especially. You could care for her in the evenings and take her for a walk about once in awhile. Just because she is too young to remember does not mean that you all would not remember her face when she saw some things for the first time. Just a thought.

Ang, Will is such a sweet boy that it hurts me to think of folks not accepting him as he gets older. I bet most will. I understand though. I deal with similar, and not nearly as cute. Please ask him if he will eat a tuna sandwich for me. I cannot believe that turned out to be one of my favorite foods at DW. Lucy loved them too. The breat and addition of cucumber slices made it special. If a financial miracle would occur you never know if and when I might turn up. One year I was so sick that we did not go at all and for some reason, around the holidays I got to feeling much better, stayed up late one night as they had the DW Christmas show on and found a code in my email box when I woke up for $49 a nite! When Tom woke up I told him we were booked and we took off! It was a time for miracles.

Mrs K, if the T Rex place is like Rainforest the noise scares the little ones more than the animals. I am nearly deaf and that place is too loud for me. Why they do such amazes me. Maybe to get folks in and out quicker?

Timmie, (singing) "Don't go changing to try to please me, I n ever would want it that way". If I have Tom with me it would not be possible for me to do much of what I could do last time. You have to do certain things in certain order or he gets out of sorts. Most of the time that is not too hard at DW but I have to keep a close eye out for meltdowns.

Lisa, my dear, strict diets lead to early burnouts. It is better to change small things here and there and gradually reach perfection. It took me decades to learn that, learn from my mistakes and you will be far better off.

JM, bet your place looks lovely. I am sorry for your dh's plight. My bil works overseas. Does your dh? I hope it all works out somehow though. Kids have their own logic and I can understand your boy's dismay. Means he is likely to be an organized person, at least in some ways, when he grows up. Of course, it might just have been a ploy to stay up late. I will have both my boys for a few days and nights in a couple of weeks. Not sure which one worries me more, the older one with the driver's license or the younger one. I have made both promise to still be alive when their parents return home though. They have a whole golfcart road system at The Villages. The garages are 1.5 for a car and a cart. Prices are down there too. Great place to retire and you could still get in your Disney fix. Of course you MUST have a guest room for your Pop Tart friends.

BTW, I took very good care of myself today. After I went to the dump I drove a few extra miles, into town, and bought myself a big cup of Wendy's chili (5-6 WW points) and sat in the parking lot savoring each and every meat laden bite. Then I drove down to McD's for one of their huge and cheap iced teas. Might not sound like much to you all but for me it was a big hairy deal. I told myself that I needed to wait until the grass dried a bit before mowing. I plan to spend the evening, after editing a few more chapters of the book, watching Netflix Instant Movies. It is my current addiction. I highly reccomend it. Much cheaper than the premium cable offerings and you can easily make a listing of only the shows that you want your children to see. Helps to keep my brain from rotting further.

SG

 

[angwill]

Melissa,
Tuesday the 9th is the day I meant. I think most kids Jacobs age like to jump out and scare people. It is funny for them just not the people they scare. lol

Watching a series backward now that's a good one. Jacob, Jacob, you would think he would figure it out by the second disk but then again he was probably so in to it by that point it didn't matter and what an excuse to get to watch it again instead of going to bed. lol

Your poor DH sounds like everyone is giving him the run around and don't care that he has a wife and child. Did you say they might send him to Afghanistan if the other guy can't go? That's scary. How many times has he been to the middle east? I can only imagine the stress on a family who has a loved one over there. I am sending goog thoughts that he gets to stay home with his family.

Lisa,
I was part of a photopass share a couple years ago that worked out really well. As for the diet all I can say is I hate that word. How about you on a food modification program. lol My son is getting tired of hearing me complain that I am skipping all the good food and eating less and not losing weight. He told me that the problem is that I need to eat more. lol Kids got to love them.

MrsKreamer,
I have seen pic of T-rex and they are the scary real looking dino's like in the dinosaur ride at AK not the disnified cute dino's. Like Linda said it is supposed to be very loud like rainforest. If you could get the 2 year old to walk through by the dinos there is an ice cave room that I think is without dinos though.

We are going in May so if your trip is after that I can report back on the scary factor first hand.

Timmy,
Have a great day at work. How does Tuesday the 9th sound for TL? Now that you added a day would it be better for you to not rush the day you got in to get to TL?

Cheryl,
If you have interest in meeting us at TL let us know if that day works for you. If not what day works for a dinner meet for you?

Linda,
As for Will not being accepted by adults, it is only because he is a teen and some have a negative view of them. Now not being accepted by some of his peers is because life is full of bully's. He has a great group of friends right now and that is the most important thing to me. As for the rest of society if they don't like him their loss, right. lol

I am sure getting him to eat several Earl tuna sandwiches for you will be no problem and at the stage he is at those several could be done at one sitting. lol It would be an even better meal if you join us. I am debating getting the QS plan in June so he will have plenty of food whenever he wants even if he uses some of my credits. Funny how he can eat everything and gain no weight but I just watch him and feel it packing on. lol

How old do you have to be to live at the Villages? I am ready to leave this cold weather already. When is spring again? lol

Ang

 

[jmskinner]

Ang, June 9th sounds great. I'm really looking forward to meeting some of you.

DH was in Saudi when Jacob was 6 mos old, and then in Iraq just two years ago. He's been all over the world and really enjoys that part of his career. This wouldn't be so bad except 3 groups said they would send someone for a month and now this one group is backing out of the deal. Honestly, they just don't have enough people.

MrsKreamer, I'm agreeing with everyone else. I haven't been in T-Rex, but I can remember our first trip to Rainforest Cafe, Jacob was 2 and he climbed out of the high chair in to my lap every time the animals started making noises or the thunder and lightning started. We do need to go eat there, so maybe I will see if we can do that soon. Sorry but I am unable to answer your questions about reservations and DDP, but I would think you could make reservations.

SG, sounds like you treated yourself well today. When I want to do a little splurg like that I go to Baskin Robbins and get a Capaccino Blast. My little thing to do after going to the parks is to swing by Zaxby's and get their winds and chicken fingers. I am so stuffed at the moment.

SG, your thoughts to M&N about taking Miss Sophia to WDW are so true. We got Jacobs hair cut today at MK and there was a little boy getting his first hair cut. Both Grandma's were with them. That little boy didn't like it, but that family now has some wonderful memories. And they can give the boy a hard time about crying at WDW when he is older.

MK was packed today. I had never seen chains set up for the monorail and the ferry. Got there about 9:30, almost made rope drop, but someone decided to stay up all night and when I went to get him he was asleep. He did this the last time I wanted to get on the road early. We had a lot of fun though and Jacob did ride Space Mountain. He closed his eyes and put his head down. Did the same on BTMRR, but I made him open them and look at everything. He seemed to like it a little better.

On the way I asked him something and he said, "I'm trying to get some shut eye." I'll have to ask where he heard that one.

M&N, thanks for the link. That was too cute.

 

[jmskinner]

Ok, I know I am being bad double posting, but thought I would check out the link in your signature, MrsKreamer's and turns out I had subscribed to it back when you were first thinking of going this past February. The Dis sure is a small world.

What are your dates for September, they don't show up in your signature?

 

[angwill]

Kreamer,
Sorry, I missed some of your questions. No it's not on DDP but if you have AAA you can get a 10% discount. Reservations are made through the restaurant not disney PH 407-828-8739. HTH

Jess,
American Airlines out of Ohare is having $158 rt airfares you might want to check out.

Angela

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Wow, ain't you all a font of totally useful information today!

Ang, it is so true. Grownups are afraid of teens and teens are afraid of us old folk. You should have seen the local skateboarders the first time that I asked if I could watch. They still think I am a crazy old bat but hey, we are relating and every once in awhile I talk one into doing their homework or something that might come in handy one day. As I tell them, I have been their age and thus know more about them than they do me and my age group. All it takes is for one person to smile and magical things can happen, not all the time but hey! In the end we are all just people. You have to be 55 I think to live in The Villages. You can get a cheap vacation there but Will would not be welcome. Lots of dogs, no kids allowed. Nice place for me to visit but I do not want to live there. Too perfect for me. I would not fit it. BTW, it is the POP tuna sandwich that I love. I had never considered ordering such until Will came back to the pool with one. Hooked me, he did.

JM, your hubby is military or civilian? Either way I will be praying that he does not have to go, or anyone else. I hate wars. I know they are necessary some times but I wish they were not. There are lots of military folks in our families. My nephew goes to Afghanistan often as well as Russia. My bil does all sort of tax work in other countries, mostly ending in 'stan'. My food restrictions would not allow for BR even plain old ice cream. McD has a cone for only 3 WW pts and I eat them often though. Chili has about 5 pts.

My yard looks lovely. I was able to mow it all at one time. Last year I had to do it in sections and it is not a large yard. I am grateful. I told my next door neighbor, who is recovering from knee surgery, that I am growing enough for the both of us and that was that. He is in a weakened condition so maybe I will win this fight.

SG

 

[ANTSS2001]

Ok so anyone ever been to the new place in DTD, T-Rex?


Is it themed in "scary Jurassic Park" dinos or "DAK fun" dinos? Basically will my 3 y/o be scared to eat there? lol

Is it on the DDP yet?

Do they take reservations?

My 5y/o is a huge dinosaur fan and I know he would love this place....the 3y/o not so much! lol

last Dec. we did a walk through... restaurant was packed.. but we managed to get to the "build a dino side"... I suggest you do a reservation... there were long lines for the wait but then again that was Dec. when it was also the same week for the taping of MK and Pop Warner week...

Timmie, (singing) "Don't go changing to try to please me, I n ever would want it that way". If I have Tom with me it would not be possible for me to do much of what I could do last time. You have to do certain things in certain order or he gets out of sorts. Most of the time that is not too hard at DW but I have to keep a close eye out for meltdowns.



SG

hahaha dont worry Ms. Linda I dont think I can go"changing" anymore.. this is it... sorry to give you false hopes

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Timmy,
Have a great day at work. How does Tuesday the 9th sound for TL? Now that you added a day would it be better for you to not rush the day you got in to get to TL?



Ang

I will have to check when Pete would need the ticket...

On the way I asked him something and he said, "I'm trying to get some shut eye." I'll have to ask where he heard that one.

M&N, thanks for the link. That was too cute.

 

[lisa_barrentine]

OK maybe I will keep (trying) you company on that diet... I have been a yo yo dieter my main obstacle is I love playing in the kitchen... and then who else would be eating it ?? Me ???!!!

Hey I am doing pretty good so far I have been watching my snacking and picking better foods to eat that fill me so I dont have the need to snack or wanna eat too much (ex broccoli instead of fries) and if I do snack I have 100 calorie pack of cookies or pop corn Mmmmmmmmmmm
Let me know if i need to yell "GET OUT OF KITCHEN WOMAN" LOL jk

Lisa, my dear, strict diets lead to early burnouts. It is better to change small things here and there and gradually reach perfection. It took me decades to learn that, learn from my mistakes and you will be far better off.

SG

Thanks for the advice its not actually really strict I just went back on my WW(weight watchers) points again and also cut out snacking & cokes since that was my biggie. Having some caffine with draw and a headache but I'll make it gotta for Mickey

Well Everyone gonna go take some Tylenol for my and then go to sleep or just

TTFN