sept 2010 PTR- -- because this is how we roll to disney:)

[deslynnpatterson]

We all know how busy real life gets sometime and gets in the way of our DIS time. I've been swamped at work the last two weeks myself. And during that time we decided since we didn't have to pay taxes this year that we could afford Disney for four nights before we go to Marco Island. But it looks as if we will miss you guys....we arrive late the night of the 17th.

i know!! Life can be soo crazy sometimes! Thats great that you decided you are going to take a short trip and stay at coronado I am so excited to try this resort this year!!! what is your favorite section to stay in at Coronado? its looks like a beautiful resort

 

[GinnyBear's_mom]

Wow- I missed a whole week on your PTR! So sorry to hear about your eye infection- I hope that cleared up without any extra problems! Good luck with the anxiety meds, I'm sure they'll make a bif difference

We ate at Sci-Fi last year. I can't remember what I ate for an entree, but I do remember eating their onion rings- they were yummy. I guess the reason I can't remember what I had to eat is the fact that we had quite a few drinks I had a Lunar Landing (Amaretto, peach schnapps and OJ) was sooooooo good and I also had a few sips of The Comet (rum, vodka, gin, tequila and cranberry juice) which my sister had ordered. I really wanted to try the Orbiting Oreo (oreo shake w/ Godiva) but I knew I couldn't finish that too fast without getting an ice-cream headache, so our waiter suggested getting it TO GO!!! That was awesome We got a few cool pictures at Sci-Fi since it is so dark inside the glow lights in our drinks made our pictures look really neat.

 

[racefanof88]

Hey Desiree . I'm sorry I have been MIA too. We have been really busy at work and I have been picking up extra shifts and I just can't seem to catch up on my Dising . Your plans are coming along good . I think we may try to catch Fantasmic this trip because it has been at least 6 years since we last saw it. We are not so much the show type people so it doesn't really bother us if we miss them.

JMO, but I think you are doing the right thing seeing a therapist. When my doctor diagnoses me with ADHD, he asked me if I wanted meds and I had to think about it. I wasn't sure if I wanted to be on meds all the time, but now I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad I am on them. I feel like a new person. I don't get nearly as moody as I use to, and the Adderall has actually helped with all the crazy things running around in my head all the time. I too was so stressed and anxious all the time, but now I am doing much better because I can sort out my thoughts a lot easier. Keep me updated about your progress, I will be thinking about you .

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Wow- I missed a whole week on your PTR! So sorry to hear about your eye infection- I hope that cleared up without any extra problems! Good luck with the anxiety meds, I'm sure they'll make a bif difference

We ate at Sci-Fi last year. I can't remember what I ate for an entree, but I do remember eating their onion rings- they were yummy. I guess the reason I can't remember what I had to eat is the fact that we had quite a few drinks I had a Lunar Landing (Amaretto, peach schnapps and OJ) was sooooooo good and I also had a few sips of The Comet (rum, vodka, gin, tequila and cranberry juice) which my sister had ordered. I really wanted to try the Orbiting Oreo (oreo shake w/ Godiva) but I knew I couldn't finish that too fast without getting an ice-cream headache, so our waiter suggested getting it TO GO!!! That was awesome We got a few cool pictures at Sci-Fi since it is so dark inside the glow lights in our drinks made our pictures look really neat.

thankfully my eye infection did clear up!! thank god!!! I have heard really good things about the onion rings too LOL thats great you couldn't remember what you had now thats a vacation those drinks sound amazing i think i had to try that lunar landing! I love amaretto!! Thanks for the kinds words about the anxiety meds!! I am a little nervous about being medicated-- but looking forward to feeling normal again
i have to get caught up on your PTR too!! I have been so out of the disney loop!!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Hey Desiree . I'm sorry I have been MIA too. We have been really busy at work and I have been picking up extra shifts and I just can't seem to catch up on my Dising . Your plans are coming along good . I think we may try to catch Fantasmic this trip because it has been at least 6 years since we last saw it. We are not so much the show type people so it doesn't really bother us if we miss them.

JMO, but I think you are doing the right thing seeing a therapist. When my doctor diagnoses me with ADHD, he asked me if I wanted meds and I had to think about it. I wasn't sure if I wanted to be on meds all the time, but now I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad I am on them. I feel like a new person. I don't get nearly as moody as I use to, and the Adderall has actually helped with all the crazy things running around in my head all the time. I too was so stressed and anxious all the time, but now I am doing much better because I can sort out my thoughts a lot easier. Keep me updated about your progress, I will be thinking about you .

Dana I am so sorry work has been so crazy for you I can totally relate to work craziness!!! thanks for your kind words about therapy and the meds I am waiting for my assigned therapist to call me back and make a appointment. You know about what i have been through the last few months and its making me very anxious and its hard to sleep, my mind won't turn off! Its not a good feeling at all I am so glad that the meds helped you and i am hoping they will make me feel normal again I will keep you updated on the progress for sure!! I wish my trip was coming up in a month but i still have almost 5 months but it will be well worth it! The only show i have to see is wishes-- other than that i can give or take the shows also-- so we will see what happens with going to see fantasmic. I still cannot believe you are down to days before your trip!! It seems like you just got back from your oct trip! oh how time flies!!!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

wow we are getting pounded with massive servere thunderstorm right now-- that could produce damaging winds, hail and tornadoes i keep looking out the window incase i see a funnel cloud and i will take cover LOL i will have to make sure to grab the doggies in the process poor doggies don't like this weather at all!!!

So I always seem to have a disney idea brewing in my head LOL -- so now i am trying to get people together to go on a trip in Dec-- possibly staying at AKL with rents DVC points! I crunched some of the numbers and with 2 people in a room it will be cheap! With 4 people it will be dirt cheap!! I have to get myself there in Dec!! I just have to go LOL I want to see the decorations soo bad!!! I don't even care at this point if its my christmas present LOL i think i am going to try to go dec 12th-16th-- if i can find people to go with me-- anyone want to come to disney?

Okay now to my last day plans sooo very sad i think on Sept 17th our last day at the park we are going to start with Epcot--- we will get there about 9-- and finsih up anything we want to finish up-- and leave there around noon and head over to Magic Kingdom -- we have to hit POTC again maybe a few times!! and my mom loves the dumbo ride-- so i am sure we will hit that and most of fantasy land, and the haunted mansion, so we will be trying to get a lot done! Then i might steal a plan from Princess allegra-- called drinking around the monorail! I will have to end the last night with a bang we will go around the monorail and get a drink at each place or split a drink with my mom-- then we will head to Kona for our dinner I want to spend some time at the poly-- and walk along the poly beach and get pics its such a beautiful resort!! Wish i could find a way to afford to stay there sometime after that we will maybe head to downtown disney one last time--- and then back to the resort and pack we have a very late evening flight home on the 18th so we might still get to go back to MK one last time!!


next up will be departure day plans-- and what i plan to eat at each resort! i dont have any healthy tips today-- but i am doing some cooking this week so stay tuned for some healthy food tips

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend! I still have to do my treadmill today, some chores. I had all my grocery shopping done so early today and even went to the flea market maybe i will do another update soon

 

[KatMark]

i know!! Life can be soo crazy sometimes! Thats great that you decided you are going to take a short trip and stay at coronado I am so excited to try this resort this year!!! what is your favorite section to stay in at Coronado? its looks like a beautiful resort

We've only done the Casitas and the Cabanas (we are going to ask for Ranchos this trip), but we LOVE the Casitas -- particularly Casitas 4 or 5.

 

[deslynnpatterson]

okay for now i am going to skip the plans for the last day! I am moving to to what i am going to eat at eat place or what i am considering because last day plans are just depressing!!

9/9: we are going to LTT for dinner so this is a given and i will be eating

BILL OF FARE

DECLARATION SALAD - Tossed Mixed Greens, served with our special Tavern Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing

PATRIOT'S PLATTER - Roasted turkey breast, carved beef, and smoked pork loin, with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, herb bread stuffing, and Macaroni and Cheese.

BEVERAGES - Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, Lemonade, Birch Beer; Coffee, Regular or Decaffeinated; Hot Tea; Hot Cocoa; Milk, Whole, Low-fat, Skim or Chocolate; and Nestea Iced Tea.

Rolls and gravy also included


9/10: LeCellier I have to stick with the the usual

Le Cellier Mushroom Filet Mignon - with wild mushroom risotto, white truffle and herb butter sauce $34.99

except i will get mashed potatoes instead of risotto and for dessert
Chocolate "Moose" - Chocolate Mousse rolled in Toasted Chocolate Crumbs with Maple Leaf Antlers $5.99 - i love my chocolate mousse!!

9/11: 50s prime time---i have to stick with what i always get here also-- some traditions you just can't break
Mom's Old Fashioned Pot Roast - Slow cooked 'til fork tender, served with mashed potatoes, carrots, celery and onions $16.99

Ice Cream Sundaes $4.99-strawberry Sundae mmm!!

9/12:

Breakfast at Crystal Palace: all the delicious breakfast goodies-- but i have to make sure i get the poohs puffed french toast so good!!

lunch: tonys town square: all of these sounds delicious so i will choose one of these
Spaghetti - with choice of Meatballs or sweet Italian sausage in Marinara Sauce $16.99

Chicken Parmigiana - Lightly breaded Chicken Breast with Marinara Sauce, melted Mozzarella over Spaghetti $16.99

Shrimp Scampi - Linguini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus tossed in a Garlic Sauce $16.99

dessert: will be one of the two Pistachio Creme Brulee $5.99

Ice Cream Bomb - chocolate and vanilla ice cream covered in rich chocolate sauce $5.99


Dinner: The Plaza
if we make it to dinner with all the food LOL something simple so i will go with
Cheese Steak Sandwich - shaved beef, grilled with onions, mushrooms, red peppers, and white American cheese served on a hoagie roll $11.49

mmm this sundae sounds soo god
The Plaza Restaurant Sundae - ice cream (your choice) with hot fudge, strawberry sauce, crushed pineapple, topped with whipped cream, chopped nuts and a cherry $4.99


9/13: yak and yeti
one of the two: i have never been here before so please share your suggestions
Crispy Honey Chicken - tempura chicken, broccoli, carrots, honey sauce $17.49

Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli - flank steak, broccoli, brown sauce $17.99

Dessert:
Chocolate Brownie Sundae for Two - chunks of brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauces, fresh whipped cream $9.99

Fried Wontons - Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream, honey vanilla drizzle $7.99

Sorbet - Mango, lemon, raspberry $6.99

okay so help me out? Whats good here? LOL

9/14: Maya Grille
I have never been to Maya either but this sounds really good
Our Traditional Ribeye Steak served with parmesan potato and ratatouille vegetables $29

Chocolate Chambord Cake - chocolate cake layered with raspberry jam, chocolate mousse, and chambord glaze, served with raspberry and blackberry coulis $6.99

and that cake for sure for dessert!! any opinions on maya?

9/15: Sci Fi- this is our first time! I am going simple and sticking with what i hear is good!

Angus Chuck Burger - Flame-broiled beef patty topped with cheddar or swiss cheese, sauteed onions, mushrooms and crispy bacon. Served with a choice of cucumber-melon salad or french fries $12.99

although i like my burger burnt LOL so i hope they dont look at me funny when i order this!

this for dessert:
Hot Fudge Sundae - vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry $6.99

can you tell this girl loves her ice cream? LOL

9/16: mama melrose
my mom got this last year and i loved it!!
Oven Baked Chicken alla Parmesan- over spaghetti $16.99
Gelato $4.49- figures its like ice cream

9/17: Kona Cafe
Teriyaki-style New York Strip - sirloin strip grilled with pineapple teriyaki glaze served with sticky rice and stir-fried broccolini $27.99 - this is my favorite place in disney!! Love this steak but i will get mashed potatoes instead of the rice

Kona Kone $5.99- i have to stick with the ice cream! and plus a kona kone is just fun to eat!

Let me know what everyone thinks of my choices!! up next will be the counter service places that most likely we will go to or try

 

[deslynnpatterson]

We've only done the Casitas and the Cabanas (we are going to ask for Ranchos this trip), but we LOVE the Casitas -- particularly Casitas 4 or 5.

we requested cabanas i hope we get it

 

[GinnyBear's_mom]

Reading through your list of meal choices gave me a little rumbly in my tumbly that all sounds so good! Everything except for the cheese steak. When you live in the Philly area it is sacrilege to get a cheese steak anywhere outside the Delaware Valley- they just don't make them right anywhere else in the country!!


I have always wanted to go to Disney to see it decorated for Christmas but working in a school system is has never been possible. Now that I'm faced with the possibility of not having a job next winter I'll have the free time, but not the money- ARGH!! I'll be so jealous if you book that trip!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Reading through your list of meal choices gave me a little rumbly in my tumbly that all sounds so good! Everything except for the cheese steak. When you live in the Philly area it is sacrilege to get a cheese steak anywhere outside the Delaware Valley- they just don't make them right anywhere else in the country!!


I have always wanted to go to Disney to see it decorated for Christmas but working in a school system is has never been possible. Now that I'm faced with the possibility of not having a job next winter I'll have the free time, but not the money- ARGH!! I'll be so jealous if you book that trip!

mmm!! I never had a philly cheesesteak!! I am sure they are amazing!! maybe next time i go to wildwood NJ I will have to make a stop for one I want to see all of the decorations so bad!!! I am going to try for a baby soon and not sure if i will make it to disney next year-- so if i can get in two trips that will hold me over I will make sure the trip is very cheap with renting points! I will go myself if i have too

 

[deslynnpatterson]

what kind of scale does everyone own? This is going to sound nutts but i have no idea how much i weigh LOL!! I know that with using my treadmill everyday and counting my points is seems like the weight is just burning of lately-- but i am afraid to weigh myself a little background as to why: From 9th grade till i was a junior in college I suffered with a on and off eating disorder-- and then when i finally starting eating again my body wasn't used to eating and I gained the weight-- now that i lost it again i am just going with how my clothes fit--- but i want to weight myself but i don't want to freak myself out-- or get crazy obessed-- so i want to get a good scale that measures body fat-- along with weight-- then maybe i will get even more motivated! Since i finally have it al together let me know what kind of scale you have and how you like it

 

[KatMark]

You have got some great dining choices. We've been to several of them and are going to a few of them this trip (Crystal Palace, Plaza and Kona...although we are doing breakfast at Kona, not dinner).

 

[deslynnpatterson]

You have got some great dining choices. We've been to several of them and are going to a few of them this trip (Crystal Palace, Plaza and Kona...although we are doing breakfast at Kona, not dinner).

thank you I just LOVE Kona! I am going to try to maybe fit in a breakfast-- i want to try this delicious tonga toast everyone talks about I am thinking maybe the last day we are in disney because we have a flight that leaves late at night so that might be a good day to have a breakfast before we leave!

 

[BrittLeshea]

I'm joining in! Looking forward to checking out your report!

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Things are going well for me. Nothing too exciting. I'm glad you're going to see a therapist, I hope they help. I can't imagine being anxious all the time, I hate it when I feel it at all. I hope it all works out and you feel like your regular self again. Yes I wish I had a ton of money as well, there's so many things at disney that I would love to do! All of your food choices sound delicious!! I wish I could come on your december trip with you! But my job won't let me take vacation time then. You definitely must go though!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

I'm joining in! Looking forward to checking out your report!

thanks for joining in!!!

 

[deslynnpatterson]

Things are going well for me. Nothing too exciting. I'm glad you're going to see a therapist, I hope they help. I can't imagine being anxious all the time, I hate it when I feel it at all. I hope it all works out and you feel like your regular self again. Yes I wish I had a ton of money as well, there's so many things at disney that I would love to do! All of your food choices sound delicious!! I wish I could come on your december trip with you! But my job won't let me take vacation time then. You definitely must go though!

thanks so much for the kind words I am really looking forward to feeling normal again!! but is anyone on the disboards normal? LOL I am glad things are going well for you I really hope i can swing the dec trip and that i can find people to join in

 

[deslynnpatterson]

okay so i haven't posted a real healthy food tip in awhile soo-- I am going to go through and post what i ate today you can see some of the things i eat on weight watchers-- and if you have any other food ideas please share i am always looking forward to new delicious food ideas

Breakfast: light yoplait yogurt- 2 points and 1 piece of string cheese 1 point
morning snack: 2 tablespoons of roasted red pepper hummus with handful of baby carrots for dipping 1 point, 1 cup coffee with fat free creamer and splenda 0 points
Lunch: 1 spicey black bean buger by morningstar- with 2 slice of light wheat bread 3 points
1/2 cup strawberries 0 points
Dinner: 1 cup of chicken noodle soup at eat n park 3 points, and the classic gardenburger of the kasier roll- 7 points
evening snack: fat free snack pack of pudding 2 points
1 popsicle 1 point

that is my 20 points for the day That is just a example of my daily diet -- tomorrow i will change up my lunch and have a salad


Tonight i only did 3.5 on the treadmill with various incline for 30 mins-- not sure if i will get the other half a hour in-- i am kinda having a off night

Last night we had a bad storm and it runined my canvas awing on my house so today i had to call the homeowners and see what they will cover for it!

now for a little game I am going to post the food item from each Counter service place i will eat at-- and you have to guess what restaurant its from good luck everyone

1. Individual Veggie Pizza - mushrooms, peppers, onions, & tomatoes $6.49

2. BBQ Pork Sandwich - served with fries or apple slices $8.69

3.Cheesesteak Flatbread $8.69

4.Char Grilled Steak - sauteed mushrooms, onoins, peppers, fries $13.95

5. Best BLT - Applewood bacon, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and seasoned mayonnaise

6.Chicken Breast Nuggets - served with apple slices or fries $6.89

7. Traditional Pepperoni and Sausage $9.99

8.Roasted Vegetable - oven-roasted tomatoes, eggplant, fennel, spinach, mozzarella, fontina, Grana Padano Parmesan and goat cheeses with pesto sauce $10.95

okay let the guessing begin try not to look at the menus first lets see who will get the most correct guesses

up next.....


last day plans

 

[deslynnpatterson]

were is everybody? don't be shy! stop by and say hi