September '09, 22nd anniversary at Pop. FINAL THOUGHTS DECEMBER 3RD

[longing2Batdisney]

a cake does not sound like something you really want...
since you are on the dining plan; you will be probably having awesome desserts w/your meals. I've seen pics on both Lisa and Nikki's TR reports that show the prettiest desserts for such an occasion. Good luck with that decision!!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Dana, There were small cakes (about 6 or 8 inches around) in the food court at the CBR. Some said Happy Birthday and some just had Mickey on it. I remember looking at them and thinking "hey that's not a bad price". But I never did go back and buy one. I wonder if they sell these cakes in all of the food courts. That may be just the right size for ya'll.

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Hi Dana, I haven't really been on the boards much at all lately. But I just went through all of your pics from your 4th of July trip, and oh boy it looked hot but FUN!!!! I laughed when I saw your picture of the spitting camel, my kids thought that was so gross, not sure why, I told them it was water but coming out of the camel they just weren't having it.

 

[racefanof88]

You should get a little something for the anniversary, even if it is something small. I LOVE publix's cakes, they are awesome. I agree I wouldn't do a disney cake for just the 3 of ya'll, WAY too expensive, but something small from publix would be perfect!!

Yeah, looking at the cakes on Publix website they look so good. I think a small cake may be good. I know I don't want to order one from Disney cause they cost so much and we are not going to have a fridge.

a cake does not sound like something you really want...
since you are on the dining plan; you will be probably having awesome desserts w/your meals. I've seen pics on both Lisa and Nikki's TR reports that show the prettiest desserts for such an occasion. Good luck with that decision!!!

The brownie sundae we got at the Plaza was so good and was big enough for both Dale and I. I know last year when we ordered a cake for Amanda and Tyler we didn't eat it.

Dana, There were small cakes (about 6 or 8 inches around) in the food court at the CBR. Some said Happy Birthday and some just had Mickey on it. I remember looking at them and thinking "hey that's not a bad price". But I never did go back and buy one. I wonder if they sell these cakes in all of the food courts. That may be just the right size for ya'll.

I think they sell them at all the food courts. I am hungry right now so a cake sounds so good. I started my diet again 2 weeks ago so I guess that is why it sounds so good.

Hi Dana, I haven't really been on the boards much at all lately. But I just went through all of your pics from your 4th of July trip, and oh boy it looked hot but FUN!!!! I laughed when I saw your picture of the spitting camel, my kids thought that was so gross, not sure why, I told them it was water but coming out of the camel they just weren't having it.

Thanks. It was fun and HOT. I know it will be hot when we go back in September, but not as hot as it was on the 4th. I just love that camel for some reason. I have never been spit on by him, but I have seen other people get it . When it is hot that is fine though.

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Dana! We did a publix cake last year and it was delish and only about $15. Had it delivered to the resort and they held on to it until we got back that evening. It wasn't much trouble at all and much, much, much better than the cake I ordered at WDW this year for Joe.

Hope you're having a good night. My time on the boards is on again off again because I am super busy with summer, kids, etc. I miss being on here though. As it gets cooler my time will significantly increase.

Good luck with your diet. I'm walking/running 4 miles a day and watching what I eat and no luck still. OT question for the nurse : Can you take phentermine if you only need to lose about 35 lbs? Just curious. Tired of struggling with no results.

 

[racefanof88]

Hi Dana! We did a publix cake last year and it was delish and only about $15. Had it delivered to the resort and they held on to it until we got back that evening. It wasn't much trouble at all and much, much, much better than the cake I ordered at WDW this year for Joe.

Hope you're having a good night. My time on the boards is on again off again because I am super busy with summer, kids, etc. I miss being on here though. As it gets cooler my time will significantly increase.

Good luck with your diet. I'm walking/running 4 miles a day and watching what I eat and no luck still. OT question for the nurse : Can you take phentermine if you only need to lose about 35 lbs? Just curious. Tired of struggling with no results.

Hey girl. I have been MIA for the past couple of days. Dale has been complaining of dizziness and chest pains so I was able to force him to the doctor yesterday. Well, they put him in the hospital and he had a heart cath today. It was normal, but we still don't know what is going on . I came home for a little while tonight so I could get a little sleep since I haven't really slept since Tuesday night. July has been a VERY stressful month and I will be so glad when it is over.

So Publix will deliver to a Disney resort? That would be great. I think a small anniversary cake would be nice. I was going to do a signature restaurant, but I just couldn't find a menu that was going to suit Dale and Dallas.

You can take phentermine for 35 lbs. I still had 35 to go when I went back to the doctor two weeks ago. My doctor will not give them to anyone who needs to lose less than 25 lbs. I know how you feel about struggling and working hard and not getting any results. Some people are really lucky and can lose weight by just cutting calories, I am not that person .

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Dana, so sorry to hear about Dale...did he need a vacation...tell him the hosp's not the place to do it--LOL!
I hope he feels better and you get some rest soon. Ya'll take it easy over there...
thinking of ya'll
Connie

 

[mickeystoontown]

Dana: I'm so sorry to hear about Dale. Sending prayers his way. Lisa

 

[racefanof88]

Dana, so sorry to hear about Dale...did he need a vacation...tell him the hosp's not the place to do it--LOL!
I hope he feels better and you get some rest soon. Ya'll take it easy over there...
thinking of ya'll
Connie

Dana: I'm so sorry to hear about Dale. Sending prayers his way. Lisa

Thank you Connie. Thank you Lisa. Dale is home now and he hasn't had a dizzy spell since yesterday. The heart cath was normal as was the abdominal ultra sound and all of his blood work. They still don't know what made him have the chest pains nor the dizziness so I hope it doesn't come back. He goes to the sleep lab on August 11th. I am interested to see how many times a night he stops breathing. I know he is going to have to get used to wearing a CPAP, but I think once he realizes how well rested he is he will get use to it faster. We will just have to get Niko use to it.............

 

[longing2Batdisney]

We will just have to get Niko use to it.............

Brownie snores,too!

 

[racefanof88]

Brownie snores,too!

Isn't it funny when they snore? Niko will snore loud when he gets in a deep sleep .

 

[racefanof88]

I put up the countdown calendar today. We are down to 61 days. Dallas wanted to start packing today . I told him we have to wait because we are wearing the clothes right now. The time seems to be going so slow, so I guess I should take a deep breath and stop rushing it by.

I guess Disney is not doing so well because I see they extended free dining again. If I could I would go ahead and book another week, but Dale doesn't have anymore vacation time . So, I will have to wait and start planning another trip later this year for next year.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Dana:

Do you have a picture of your countdown calendar? I'd love to see it.

Dallas wants to pack already? Silly boy!

I wish like heck that we could go during the free dining dates but I'd have to take Hunter out of school and I don't want to do that since he's starting a new school this year. The way I figure it, I'd save about $1,000.00 if we could do free dining. Oh well.

Lisa

 

[disneygirlinnj]

The thought crossed my mind to book another trip too Can't believe we're all almost at the 60 day mark!!! It is totally dragging though

 

[longing2Batdisney]

sorry to hear no more v-time; maybe ya'll could find a long weekend somewhere like on the 4th.

when we were in our countdown I had called WDW for some reason, while talking to the CM she told me not to countdown after 60 days because it would seem like a lifetime--LOL!!

your countdown will be here in the blink of an eye...

 

[deslynnpatterson]

I put up the countdown calendar today. We are down to 61 days. Dallas wanted to start packing today . I told him we have to wait because we are wearing the clothes right now. The time seems to be going so slow, so I guess I should take a deep breath and stop rushing it by.

I guess Disney is not doing so well because I see they extended free dining again. If I could I would go ahead and book another week, but Dale doesn't have anymore vacation time . So, I will have to wait and start planning another trip later this year for next year.

lol thats so cute that dallas wanted to start packing today!! but i don't blame him at all!! LOL!! wow they extended free dinning again? wow!! they are really trying to get people in this year!! i wish i could book another week too but my DH doesnt have any vacation time left either after disney-- unless i take a mother daughter trip with my mom lol now thats a idea your trip is coming up so fast!! i think i have a little over 6 weeks-- not sure how many days that is LOL im horrible with math- but i am getting so anxious too!! but i dont want to rush things because i want the trip to take its time lol

 

[abbadabbadoo]

Yay! I know y'all are getting excited! We are at the 54-day mark as of today - I am so excited I can't hardly stand it! Hoping these next couple of weeks fly by!

 

[bouncycat]

50 days for me!! are you gonna be there over a weekend dana? Maybe i can pop over and see ya or something....if ya want! maybe my mom wont wanna do anything that saturday, and i'll have an extra day on my ticket!! I can dream, right? LOL

abbadabbadoo, you get there the day i check out....so i'll keep the place warm for ya!!

Maybe I can go to work tomorrow....here's hoping! my steri strips came off today, that's okay, right? I'm a week and a half post surgery....scars look bulky, not as smooth as my tubes being tied were....ah well. I'll go clean em, and put band aids on them! at least it's not itchy as bad.

 

[racefanof88]

Dana:

Do you have a picture of your countdown calendar? I'd love to see it.

Dallas wants to pack already? Silly boy!

I wish like heck that we could go during the free dining dates but I'd have to take Hunter out of school and I don't want to do that since he's starting a new school this year. The way I figure it, I'd save about $1,000.00 if we could do free dining. Oh well.

Lisa

I will have to take a picture. We did it different this time. I printed out some Disney pictures and Dallas decorated some of them(till he got tired of it) adn I some of the others. I hung them on my door so they would be in my face most of the time............

Dallas is a mess. He loves Disney, but he doesn't care for a lot of the rides. I told him he was going to ride some of the stuff this time and he just told me he would stay home then............

This will be our first time with free dining. Last year we paid for it. I am looking forward to it.

WOW, Lisa you only have a week before you go. How excited are you?.

The thought crossed my mind to book another trip too Can't believe we're all almost at the 60 day mark!!! It is totally dragging though

I can almost smell the bus exhaust.

sorry to hear no more v-time; maybe ya'll could find a long weekend somewhere like on the 4th.

when we were in our countdown I had called WDW for some reason, while talking to the CM she told me not to countdown after 60 days because it would seem like a lifetime--LOL!!

your countdown will be here in the blink of an eye...

I am really hoping for a long weekend over Thanksgiving. I am scheduled to work Thanksgiving day, but I would be willing to change out with someone for Christmas.

I know the time will go by pretty quickly, I guess since I don't have as much to plan it seems to be dragging.

lol thats so cute that dallas wanted to start packing today!! but i don't blame him at all!! LOL!! wow they extended free dinning again? wow!! they are really trying to get people in this year!! i wish i could book another week too but my DH doesnt have any vacation time left either after disney-- unless i take a mother daughter trip with my mom lol now thats a idea your trip is coming up so fast!! i think i have a little over 6 weeks-- not sure how many days that is LOL im horrible with math- but i am getting so anxious too!! but i dont want to rush things because i want the trip to take its time lol

A mother daughter trip sounds like fun. I would love to take a trip just my daughter and I, but this is her senior year in college so she won't have the time. Your trip is coming up fast too .

Yay! I know y'all are getting excited! We are at the 54-day mark as of today - I am so excited I can't hardly stand it! Hoping these next couple of weeks fly by!

You are almost under 50 days I get so excited when I get down in the 30's.

50 days for me!! are you gonna be there over a weekend dana? Maybe i can pop over and see ya or something....if ya want! maybe my mom wont wanna do anything that saturday, and i'll have an extra day on my ticket!! I can dream, right? LOL

abbadabbadoo, you get there the day i check out....so i'll keep the place warm for ya!!

Maybe I can go to work tomorrow....here's hoping! my steri strips came off today, that's okay, right? I'm a week and a half post surgery....scars look bulky, not as smooth as my tubes being tied were....ah well. I'll go clean em, and put band aids on them! at least it's not itchy as bad.

Yes, we will be getting there on Saturday, September 26th. That would be great if you get a chance, let me know.

I hope you got your realease. Yes it is ok if the steri strips come off. They are like bandaids anyway so they kinda give you a sense of security. Let me know .

 

[mickeystoontown]

Lookin' forward to seeing the countdown calendar picture(s). Hunter likes to ride pretty much everything with the exception of Tower of Terror (don't blame him at all) and Splash Mountain. Every time we get in line for Rock 'n Roller Coaster, he wants to chicken out when we get to the loading part of it but then rides it and says it was awesome!

You know good and well that Dallas WILL NOT be staying home while you go to Disney. That's sacrilegious.

I am now at 6 days until we start the drive and 7 days until we actually get to Disney. Of course, you know how I count down the days....you don't count today because it's already here and you don't count the day you leave because, well, it's the day you leave!

I'm trying my best to get my trip report finished up before I leave. I still have at least one more Magic Kingdom day installment and then our last half day trip to Hollywood Studios. I have got to get a move on.