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

[leamom2princesses]

Awwww....love the pics Dana. They are really great. Dallas is such a cutie. I think it's cute how Amanda and Tyler have the same exact smiles in the pictures taken in May.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

OK! I did the same exact thing(I think that is why the castle pic is soooo grainy) but was not going to tell ya'll that was why the pics were so grainy (I didn't want ya'll to think I lost my mind)

great pictures; it is so much funn to pull out old photos what a great growth chart and memory keeper!!...I need to get to my mom's to find more of our WDW pics...I would be willing to bet that all my pics are on the undeveloped rolls in the kitchen drawer

Dana, we may be two of a kind!!!

Thanks for sharing!!
Connie

 

[racefanof88]

Awwww....love the pics Dana. They are really great. Dallas is such a cutie. I think it's cute how Amanda and Tyler have the same exact smiles in the pictures taken in May.

Thanks Leanne. At times it is hard to remember when they were that age, but then again it seems like yesterday. Amanda and Tyler are more alike than they want to admit.....

OK! I did the same exact thing(I think that is why the castle pic is soooo grainy) but was not going to tell ya'll that was why the pics were so grainy (I didn't want ya'll to think I lost my mind)

great pictures; it is so much funn to pull out old photos what a great growth chart and memory keeper!!...I need to get to my mom's to find more of our WDW pics...I would be willing to bet that all my pics are on the undeveloped rolls in the kitchen drawer

Dana, we may be two of a kind!!!

Thanks for sharing!!
Connie

Great minds think alike . Dale just rolls his eyes at me all the time . He thinks I'm crazy with all my Disney planning and obsessing, but he enjoys the vacations.

Thanks about the pictures . It is fun to pull out the old albums and relive all the memories. I hate that my scanner is dead I really have a lot of pictures that I would love to scan and put on here. I guess I will start looking for a new one . I really need to take the film to Walmart and have it developed.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Now how in the heck did I miss your last installment? I get all antsy too when I think...then later know....I am going to be late for an ADR. We had a couple of those moments this last trip.

I don't know what is up with the Crystal Palace lately. We had to wait 30 minutes past our dinner ADR before being seated.

Dallas is a sweetheart for thinking about the waiting people outside. I'd have bought him a souvenir too.

You got some really good Jungle Cruise pictures. I found just one that I took. Once again, the camera was giving me fits!

I am getting very nervous about this phone call you are referring to.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Wait! Wait! Wait! I forgot to comment on the old pictures. What great memories! I have lots of pictures of our first few trips to Disney. Hunter was just one and in a stroller. Lacey was just 11 and wore glasses and a fanny pack. I really need to find pictures so I can show you guys.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

Dana, I don't know how I missed those pictures of long ago. Quality of the photo itself, Emmmmm. But quality of the people in the photos. YAY. I so need to do that. I'll see if I can find some from our first trip in 75 and again in 82. I can't get over how much Dallas looks like Tyler and Amanda looks like you.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

Wait! Wait! Wait! I forgot to comment on the old pictures. What great memories! I have lots of pictures of our first few trips to Disney. Hunter was just one and in a stroller. Lacey was just 11 and wore glasses and a fanny pack. I really need to find pictures so I can show you guys.

You must get the fanny pack pix. Not to make fun but we laugh over fanny pack pictures.

 

[mickeystoontown]

You must get the fanny pack pix. Not to make fun but we laugh over fanny pack pictures.

Truth be told, I'd rather carry a fanny pack than anything else. It is just soooo much easier than trying to carry stuff in pockets or a backpack. But, they look so nerdy. I've been pondering whether or not to buy a Vera Bradley "travel pouch". That's a fancy word for fanny pack. Probably won't end up getting it because John absolutely hates fanny packs.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

Truth be told, I'd rather carry a fanny pack than anything else. It is just soooo much easier than trying to carry stuff in pockets or a backpack. But, they look so nerdy. I've been pondering whether or not to buy a Vera Bradley "travel pouch". That's a fancy word for fanny pack. Probably won't end up getting it because John absolutely hates fanny packs.

I know what you are saying. I've had my share over the years too. I love Vera Bradley fabrics so I have considered one of those too. Austin has one of those netted gym bags that aren't large. You can do it one armed or backpack style. Then we bought at the Bass Pro these clear plastic bags that you put stuff in and they roll up to close. It works great cause they are waterproof and everything is clear so checking bags is wonderful. I'll see if I can find some pics.

I have a really bright pink one from Circus Circus in Vegas. Would you like to borrow it?

 

[mickeystoontown]

I know what you are saying. I've had my share over the years too. I love Vera Bradley fabrics so I have considered one of those too. Austin has one of those netted gym bags that aren't large. You can do it one armed or backpack style. Then we bought at the Bass Pro these clear plastic bags that you put stuff in and they roll up to close. It works great cause they are waterproof and everything is clear so checking bags is wonderful. I'll see if I can find some pics.

I have a really bright pink one from Circus Circus in Vegas. Would you like to borrow it?

Lacey is so not a girly girl but she loves Vera Bradley but it's expensive. I found a lady on ebay that I have bought a few Vera Bradley things from and her prices are pretty reasonable. I also joined the Vera Bradley email list and just received notice that if you buy $75.00, you get free shipping. It won't be hard to spend $75.00.

It's funny that you mention Circus Circus pink fanny pack. Back when Lacey was in preschool, there was a daycare worker who absolutely adored Lacey. She went to Vegas on vacation and brought back a metallic blue Circus Circus fanny pack for Lacey.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

Lacey is so not a girly girl but she loves Vera Bradley but it's expensive. I found a lady on ebay that I have bought a few Vera Bradley things from and her prices are pretty reasonable. I also joined the Vera Bradley email list and just received notice that if you buy $75.00, you get free shipping. It won't be hard to spend $75.00.

It's funny that you mention Circus Circus pink fanny pack. Back when Lacey was in preschool, there was a daycare worker who absolutely adored Lacey. She went to Vegas on vacation and brought back a metallic blue Circus Circus fanny pack for Lacey.

I really like her prints and I have a few items but they have been given to me. I don't see me spending that on myself. Unless it is a new coach purse. Which I am need of. Ha I'll pay shipping if someone will buy it for me.

That is too funny about the fanny pack for Lacey. Why do adults think children would like adult items? I mean it's Vegas for pete's sake.

I must tell you what the Dr. did today. He calls me at home early this morning to tell me he has a friend dying at the hospital. He goes in and out of conciousness and he asked Dr. last nite for donuts from Shipley Donuts. We have none here. They are in Texas, Ark, Tennessee. So I call all the Shipleys this morning finding him a dozen donuts to be overnighted here. They all said no. So, I thought, I'll call my Tim in Tennessee and see if he can get them and ship them over. He never answered his phone. So I call the store and got hold of the nicest man. He said the ups store was next door. He was out of the donuts I wanted but all he had to do was fill some. So he packed them up and had them shipped. Cost $75. I gave him a tip too. They should be here by 10 in the morning. I thought that was pretty nice of him. This is what you can do when you have money.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I really like her prints and I have a few items but they have been given to me. I don't see me spending that on myself. Unless it is a new coach purse. Which I am need of. Ha I'll pay shipping if someone will buy it for me.

That is too funny about the fanny pack for Lacey. Why do adults think children would like adult items? I mean it's Vegas for pete's sake.

I must tell you what the Dr. did today. He calls me at home early this morning to tell me he has a friend dying at the hospital. He goes in and out of conciousness and he asked Dr. last nite for donuts from Shipley Donuts. We have none here. They are in Texas, Ark, Tennessee. So I call all the Shipleys this morning finding him a dozen donuts to be overnighted here. They all said no. So, I thought, I'll call my Tim in Tennessee and see if he can get them and ship them over. He never answered his phone. So I call the store and got hold of the nicest man. He said the ups store was next door. He was out of the donuts I wanted but all he had to do was fill some. So he packed them up and had them shipped. Cost $75. I gave him a tip too. They should be here by 10 in the morning. I thought that was pretty nice of him. This is what you can do when you have money.

I wish I had know you were in search of Shipley's donuts. We represent the guy who owns the local one. I've known him for years. I would have gone and gotten some and overnighted them for you.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I wish I had know you were in search of Shipley's donuts. We represent the guy who owns the local one. I've known him for years. I would have gone and gotten some and overnighted them for you.

What is so funny was when I called the home office I asked if there were any in LA and she said no. That was the first thing I though of was calling you, well 2nd after Tim. He charged me $8 for the donuts and UPS overnite by 10 am was 52. I gave the rest in a tip to him.

 

[mickeystoontown]

What is so funny was when I called the home office I asked if there were any in LA and she said no. That was the first thing I though of was calling you, well 2nd after Tim. He charged me $8 for the donuts and UPS overnite by 10 am was 52. I gave the rest in a tip to him.

I would have gone and gotten the donuts and sent them to you in a heartbeat. As a matter of fact, I went to Fed Ex on my lunch hour and could have sent them then.

Shipley's is my absolute favorite donut. Don't really care for any other kind.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I would have gone and gotten the donuts and sent them to you in a heartbeat. As a matter of fact, I went to Fed Ex on my lunch hour and could have sent them then.

Shipley's is my absolute favorite donut. Don't really care for any other kind.

I will call you first if this comes up again for sure.

 

[racefanof88]

I am not believing my reply did not come through...........grrrrrrrr. It said it posted. Well, I will post it again later. I am sneaking on here at work.........

SO, HEY EVERYBODY . I MISS Y'ALL AND I WILL BE ON TONIGHT WITH AN UPDATE AND REPLIES. TILL THEN...........TTFN

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I am not believing my reply did not come through...........grrrrrrrr. It said it posted. Well, I will post it again later. I am sneaking on here at work.........

SO, HEY EVERYBODY . I MISS Y'ALL AND I WILL BE ON TONIGHT WITH AN UPDATE AND REPLIES. TILL THEN...........TTFN

Patiently waiting

 

[racefanof88]

Last I left off I said I got a sad call when we got to Epcot.

Right as we got there we went on SSE and then headed for Test Track. We rode TT and I wanted to do Mission Space, but Dallas nor Dale was interested so I went to ride and they headed for a slushy. Well, I think I rode with the rudest people in the world because the woman and girl were both sneezing while they were in the capsule with me. They were not the only people coughing and sneezing without covering, but I was closed up with them and had nowhere to go . So anyway I get off and meet back up with Dale and Dallas and Dallas wants to do Universe of Energy so off we go

As we were heading to UoE my cell rang and it was my ex-husband Doug. He and I are still pretty decent friends. We never had children and were only married for 3 1/2 years. So anyway, I answered the phone and he told me his mom had passed away. Doug has never been know for being subtle. I knew she had been sick because he and I had talked the day before we left. His mom was a wonderful person. The saddest thing about where we were when he called was the first time I went to Disney it was Doug, me, his sister, his mother and his father. He had the most wonderful parents anyone could ask for. I think the saddest part of our divorce was losing them as in-laws. His father passed away 8 years ago and I missed his funeral and then of course, I missed his mom's. I did send some flowers, but I wish I could have made it to the funeral and wake. My niece represented my family at the wake. Everybody in my family always liked Doug. It really did put a damper on things because the last time I saw Mrs. Snow was in March. I went to her apartment to give her a couple of vitamin shots and I was suppose to go back in April but I couldn't because I had to take my mom to the doctor when her shots were due. I sure wish I had went and seen her again.

Ok time to get away form the sad part. We rode UoE and walked over to TT and it was down so we went over to see Figment.....lol. Dallas loves the part about smell because Dale can never remember it puffs out skunk smell . After riding Figment we walked over to Nemo and rode. By now we were getting tired and we were really hungry. We were going to eat at the food court, but Dallas wanted Flippers pizza. We had to go pick it up so we headed to Flippers pizza on 192 at Old Town. We went in and ordered and waited. It smelled sooooo good in there. We got a pepperoni and a sausage then we headed back to our room. We ate pizza till we were stuffed and then we all got our showers and were ready for bed. For anybody that knows me they all know I had to watch the episode of House before bed. I did get on facebook for a while and spoke with Doug. He was doing pretty good. I have to say I have broadband access with my cell, through Verizon wireless and it is great. I pay $30 a month and I can go online in the car or anywhere.

We were not on any time schedule for Tuesday because we were going to the MNSSHP party and didn't have an ADR until 5:30 pm at Grand Floridian Cafe.

I am off for the next two days so hopefully I can catch up on all my friend's TRs and post more on mine.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

So, sorry to hear about your ex MIL... sounds like a good day in Epcot and pizza yummm!
yuk! on Mission Space riders...
Have a great two days!

 

[racefanof88]

So, sorry to hear about your ex MIL... sounds like a good day in Epcot and pizza yummm!
yuk! on Mission Space riders...
Have a great two days!

Thank you. My MIL now is not my favorite person. The pizza was soooooooo good, I could go for a big piece of it now. Yeah yuk on the MS riders. It was really gross. I am so glad I am off now, I think I am going to sleep LATE tomorrow. And thanks I hope you have 2 wonderful days too.