Sit down! Buckle up! & Hang On! Mickeystoontown's Gang is going to Walley World! 5/15

[JanaJohn]

He just can't fathom how he can handle working without me. No lie! That's what he said! Makes a girl feel pretty darn good.

That sure sounds like an excellent opening for a quick discussion about a pay raise. If he thinks you're that important then he should show his appreciation with more pay or some more paid days off!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Yay! So glad your problem is solved!

Me too!

That sure sounds like an excellent opening for a quick discussion about a pay raise. If he thinks you're that important then he should show his appreciation with more pay or some more paid days off!

That's one thing that I do not have to worry about. My boss brings up the raise subject every May. I don't have to bring it up. He does. He also gives me $100 cash each week which he calls my gas money because he knows if he were to add that to my paycheck, taxes would eat up most of it.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Phew!!!

I have been so majorly behind on everybody's reports, but thanks to your handy-dandy links, I am all caught up on yours. Love the titles of your chapters!

Wow! I was so scared reading about your temp drama, but I'm glad it was only temporary! You must be so relieved that everything is back on track!!!

You should have seen my boss and I scrambling around calling everybody that we could think of who could possibly temp for me or who may be able to recommend someone. It was chaotic for a while.

So I was all the way back to your House of Blues update- food looks yummy and I know you will enjoy it!!!

House of Blues was one of John's favorites last year.

A couple of years ago, we returned to Sea World after not visiting for about 7 years. We enjoyed our time there, but it is definitely not a need-to-go every year kind of place. I don't think I have any tips for you, unfortunately. I think you will all like Journey to Atlantis. It is a lot like Splash Mountain with sea creatures and florescent lights instead of Brer Animals. I think we got moderately wet.

Love the sea lion show, and love the mime who performs before the show even more. And of course the Shamu show is just unbelievable!

It's been so very long since we've been to Sea World and we wanted to do something different and something that we would all enjoy. When I realized that Mama had never seen a whale in "real life", I pretty much knew that we'd go.

Glad to hear you are going to that restaurant with the meat on skewers! Sounds like a great night, and I hope you make it out onto the Poly beach for fireworks.

Can you believe John and the "meat on skewers" question. That man could drive me to drink if I actually drank alcohol.

I love how you will be getting your money's worth on this trip with a 24 hour MK day. I put my money on the 3 of you lasting until 2 am.

If we take a mid-day break, which we may do, then I'm thinking we might make it to 2 a.m. We have before.

Sounds like you have a nice day planned at EPCOT. I am looking forward to trying out the new Test Track, too, since it was closed on our last visit.

TT was closed on our last trip too.

Love your plan to visit 2 resorts and 2 lodges. I didn't realize you had never been to AKL!!! As you know from pictures, it is just gorgeous!!! I hope you love Boma. That may be my favorite restaurant in the World.

Nope, never seen the AKL except for the tip top of the buildings while we were on the bus.

Looking forward to reading more, and I will try to keep up!

I hope to post more tomorrow!

 

[jenseib]

Holy cow. just catching up tonight. I about had a heart attack when you said your temp canceled. I SURE hope she had a good reason.


I am so glad you have found a replacement

 

[racefanof88]

Temp has been hired! Woo Hoo! One less thing to worry about between now and Monday afternoon!

. I am SOOOOO glad that is taken care of!! Now you can get back to only having to worry if you packed enough undies.........

 

[blessedmom4]

Temp has been hired! Woo Hoo! One less thing to worry about between now and Monday afternoon!

PRAISE GOD!

I can see why both your boss and Kathy's boss don't want to work when ya'll aren't there...you both have them spoiled!

 

[3LittlePirates]

So glad you got a TEMP!!!!!! Ok, that looks like I am glad you have fever....so not what I was saying...you know what I meant! I am all caught up now!! How many hours until you leave.. I know you are counting them down!

 

[mommytothreeboys]

SO glad you got a temp! What a mess to have to worry about all of that so close to your trip!

There are still acrobats in China. I believe it is a different group, but we thought this bunch was better than the ones we saw before! They do some pretty impressive balancing and the one girl is AMAZING with her feet! I would HIGHLY recommend them.

As you know, Epcot is my favorite park so your day sounds amazing to me! We always skip Captain EO...I was surprised it was still open.

We so enjoyed our dinner at Boma and our walk around AKL. It is a gorgeous resort and SOMEDAY I will stay there! There is plenty to choose from on the buffet, even picky eaters will find something. But be a little adventurous!

 

[Marsheliz]

Golly- I wish the attorney I worked for gave me an extra $100 a week, That is soooo awesome!

Getting excited? I still have 127 days to go!!

 

[MEK]

I hope everything works out with your temp. So great to have such an active network. I think a college student on break would be wonderful. They need the experience on their resume.

Keep us posted!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Holy cow. just catching up tonight. I about had a heart attack when you said your temp canceled. I SURE hope she had a good reason.


I am so glad you have found a replacement

Jen, I almost had a heart attack!

Yeah, she had a good reason. She had been looking for a job (her ex doesn't pay any child support) and one came along. Couldn't be mad at her.

. I am SOOOOO glad that is taken care of!! Now you can get back to only having to worry if you packed enough undies.........

Me too! It certainly wasn't anything that I wanted to deal with just days before our trip.

PRAISE GOD!

I can see why both your boss and Kathy's boss don't want to work when ya'll aren't there...you both have them spoiled!

Yes m'am, we do have them spoiled! At least they know it.

 

[mickeystoontown]

So glad you got a TEMP!!!!!! Ok, that looks like I am glad you have fever....so not what I was saying...you know what I meant! I am all caught up now!! How many hours until you leave.. I know you are counting them down!

I know what you're talking about. You weren't saying that I looked like this

You know what? I actually haven't started counting down by the hours yet but I can tell you that this time next week, we'll be seeing how long we can stick it out at the Magic Kingdom.

SO glad you got a temp! What a mess to have to worry about all of that so close to your trip!

There are still acrobats in China. I believe it is a different group, but we thought this bunch was better than the ones we saw before! They do some pretty impressive balancing and the one girl is AMAZING with her feet! I would HIGHLY recommend them.

As you know, Epcot is my favorite park so your day sounds amazing to me! We always skip Captain EO...I was surprised it was still open.

We so enjoyed our dinner at Boma and our walk around AKL. It is a gorgeous resort and SOMEDAY I will stay there! There is plenty to choose from on the buffet, even picky eaters will find something. But be a little adventurous!

I knew that the temp was looking for a permanent job but she had just called and said that she hadn't gotten a job yet and she would be there. Oh well, I can't blame her for taking a permanent job.

I'm happy to hear that there are still acrobats in China. I could stand and watch them all day.

I am surprised that Captain EO is still open too.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Golly- I wish the attorney I worked for gave me an extra $100 a week, That is soooo awesome!

Getting excited? I still have 127 days to go!!

When he hired me, he didn't say anything about the extra $100 so that was a cherry on the top. Our CPA figured up what I would net if he were to put that $100 on my check and it was only $35.00. Can you believe that?

Oh yeah, the excitement has kicked in big time! Just you wait, those 127 days will pass by sooner than you think.

I hope everything works out with your temp. So great to have such an active network. I think a college student on break would be wonderful. They need the experience on their resume.

Keep us posted!

The temp was hired! She was someone that my niece's friend recommended. I had two other people call while the girl was in my boss's office and I told them that we'd let them know if it didn't work out. I'm hanging on to their numbers just in case I need them in the future.

 

[Tiggerrn2]

So glad you found your temp fill in! Nice to feel appreciated, though. Says a lot about the type of person you are when the boss doesn't think he can survive without your being there.
Can't wait to hear what you think of AKL. One of my faves. BOMA is awesome. I know you will all love it. Thinking I may try breakfast there this time as well as dinner.

 

[JanaJohn]

That's one thing that I do not have to worry about. My boss brings up the raise subject every May. I don't have to bring it up. He does. He also gives me $100 cash each week which he calls my gas money because he knows if he were to add that to my paycheck, taxes would eat up most of it.

It's good to read that your boss appreciates your efforts at work. From reading your TR's I've somehow gotten the impression that at times your boss can be......how can I say it....oblivious to certain things. Luckily your worth to him isn't one of them.

Have a GREAT time next week! I'm sure you'll love POFQ - I had for force myself to look upwards while in the food court to see the decorations. I never really noticed them in the previous trip.

 

[maryj11]

Wow you lucky thing you will be there soon, only 3 more days I dont think I can wait until next year to go

 

[Kathy Jetson]

All your plans sound great. Your going to have the best time with all your family there!

I'm so glad you got the temp crisis worked out and don't have that hanging over your head

I thought about you yesterday. I grocery shop at Walmart and their vision care center has a life size cut out of one of the Duck Dynasty guys and I think of you every time I see it

In case I don't get on again before you leave have a wonderful vacation I can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[teekathepony]

Temp has been hired! Woo Hoo! One less thing to worry about between now and Monday afternoon!

Very happy to hear that! Two days to go!!

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

Hi Lisa
Wishing you and your family safe travels and fun, fun, fun!
Happy Birthday, Hunter!

 

[TinksThree]

I am glad you found someone to temp for you! My job has been so yucky lately I almost volunteered to "run away" and come temp for you!!

Keith is always saying I am too "go, go, go" in the parks and he just wants to sit on a bench and take it all in! I think you and I could go-go-go and leave Keith and John to "pawpaw" around!!

Love, love Via Napoli and it is on our list for the next trip! We ate at Boma once and I hope to get back there soon. I really enjoyed it and I am not sure why we haven't gotten back there yet. I love AKL though! It is on my list to stay if I ever get to go Deluxe!

I liked Test Track....torn between the old and the new but overall it was positive changes. What I did not like was that our customization froze and none of that worked. I was very disappointed in that portion! Also, do you know the trick for catching the golf ball in Soarin? And we passed mini-Epcot the other day and Keith said he liked the ride in the ball....a positive comment and out of the blue!! Finally, so jealous you guys get to do 24 hours in Magic Kingdom but what a great way to celebrate a 16th birthday!!

Also, I think I have decided to do a TR two months late but when you return, you can look for it! Have a safe trip and I will "wave" as you drive through!! (BTW: sorry so long...I was sorely behind!!)