~Snowbird Chat 2~

[Mndisneygirl]

Ipads, Nooks, and Corvettes! OH MY!!!

Wow, you guys are scoring big! The car is hot!

My DH wants an iPad big time. I'd like a Nook or an iPad, but neither is in the budget now. Plus, we really don't NEED either thing. I'll keep reading books the old fashioned way for now. It will all have to wait.

 

[sarbah77]

Ipads, Nooks, and Corvettes! OH MY!!!

Wow, you guys are scoring big! The car is hot!

My DH wants an iPad big time. I'd like a Nook or an iPad, but neither is in the budget now. Plus, we really don't NEED either thing. I'll keep reading books the old fashioned way for now. It will all have to wait.

Yeah, I want a Kindle, too. Want. But I really only check books out from the library... and Michigan's ebook loan service is pretty lame! I'm sure it'll take awhile for state libraries to catch up to the ebook format, but I am looking forward to that day!

(That said, there's a very slim chance my DH bought it for me, for my upcoming birthday. More likely that I'm getting a new Nintendo DS)

 

[sarbah77]

Unrelated, but... for my cruise last year to Europe, I ended up with an awesome roll call of other attendees. One of the people who signed up early was an older man named Foye. He was super-nice to me. He let me know when the cost of the cruise went down (saving us $1200 per couple!), he took an interest in me and kept in touch with me during my major knee surgery... and when we finally met, he and his wife were kind of like surrogate parents to me. I found it funny, as my parents were also there.

Unfortunately, he was both a heavy smoker and a heavy drinker (we NEVER saw him without either on the cruise). Three weeks ago, after his wife went to bed, he fell. He stayed conscious enough to get her for help, but that was it and he died yesterday.

I'm sort of numb. We were all on a fabulous cruise together in June. We kept in touch via Facebook. His wife had JUST retired, prior to our cruise, and they'd started their plan to travel everywhere, all the time. I'm devastated for her, but I am glad that they got a lot of traveling in, between June and the end of October... but it's never enough, is it?

And what am I going to do? My surrogate father and my cruise adviser is gone, too! I guess I'm just lucky that I had the pleasure to know him, if briefly, and share that amazing trip with so many other wonderful people.

 

[Monny2AE]

Hi Snowbirds!

I have lots to catch up on, you all have been busy! I promise to jump back on later to catch up with everyone and to tell you all about the Disney talk that's been happening at my house.

I just wanted to jump on quickly before we run out the door to update you all on Jay's dad!!!!! He came home from the hospital yesterday!!!! He's obviously not going to beat pancreatic cancer but we're so happy that he's comfortable and back home. He's been set up with a nurse and occupational therapist to come to his home and he's so happy to be home rather than in the hospital. He's in such good spirits and was thrilled to see the kids yesterday. It's the most we can ask for at this point.

 

[jenjolt]

Kim, glad to hear about Jay's dad being back home and confortable, will say prayers for this time in your family!!!

WOW...that corvette looks awesome! NICE GIFT!!!

Hmmmm not sure I'm ready for an IPAD, but I have been thinking about getting a data plan on my phone so I can get on FB LOL!!!!!

 

[snykymom]

Unrelated, but... for my cruise last year to Europe, I ended up with an awesome roll call of other attendees. One of the people who signed up early was an older man named Foye. He was super-nice to me. He let me know when the cost of the cruise went down (saving us $1200 per couple!), he took an interest in me and kept in touch with me during my major knee surgery... and when we finally met, he and his wife were kind of like surrogate parents to me. I found it funny, as my parents were also there.

Unfortunately, he was both a heavy smoker and a heavy drinker (we NEVER saw him without either on the cruise). Three weeks ago, after his wife went to bed, he fell. He stayed conscious enough to get her for help, but that was it and he died yesterday.

I'm sort of numb. We were all on a fabulous cruise together in June. We kept in touch via Facebook. His wife had JUST retired, prior to our cruise, and they'd started their plan to travel everywhere, all the time. I'm devastated for her, but I am glad that they got a lot of traveling in, between June and the end of October... but it's never enough, is it?

And what am I going to do? My surrogate father and my cruise adviser is gone, too! I guess I'm just lucky that I had the pleasure to know him, if briefly, and share that amazing trip with so many other wonderful people.

Oh, Sarah, I'm so sorry for your loss. It must be devastating.

Did you have a connection with his wife? Would it be possible to include her in some of your travel plans, so that she can continue to travel without having to travel alone? (I don't mean you pay for it, just that you travel together on occasion.) I know it won't be the same, but you can never have enough people who love you!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Unrelated, but... for my cruise last year to Europe, I ended up with an awesome roll call of other attendees. One of the people who signed up early was an older man named Foye. He was super-nice to me. He let me know when the cost of the cruise went down (saving us $1200 per couple!), he took an interest in me and kept in touch with me during my major knee surgery... and when we finally met, he and his wife were kind of like surrogate parents to me. I found it funny, as my parents were also there.

Unfortunately, he was both a heavy smoker and a heavy drinker (we NEVER saw him without either on the cruise). Three weeks ago, after his wife went to bed, he fell. He stayed conscious enough to get her for help, but that was it and he died yesterday.

I'm sort of numb. We were all on a fabulous cruise together in June. We kept in touch via Facebook. His wife had JUST retired, prior to our cruise, and they'd started their plan to travel everywhere, all the time. I'm devastated for her, but I am glad that they got a lot of traveling in, between June and the end of October... but it's never enough, is it?

And what am I going to do? My surrogate father and my cruise adviser is gone, too! I guess I'm just lucky that I had the pleasure to know him, if briefly, and share that amazing trip with so many other wonderful people.

SO sorry to hear that!!

Hi Snowbirds!

I have lots to catch up on, you all have been busy! I promise to jump back on later to catch up with everyone and to tell you all about the Disney talk that's been happening at my house.

I just wanted to jump on quickly before we run out the door to update you all on Jay's dad!!!!! He came home from the hospital yesterday!!!! He's obviously not going to beat pancreatic cancer but we're so happy that he's comfortable and back home. He's been set up with a nurse and occupational therapist to come to his home and he's so happy to be home rather than in the hospital. He's in such good spirits and was thrilled to see the kids yesterday. It's the most we can ask for at this point.

That's great news!

 

[crzyred]

Sarah - I'm sorry for your loss

Kim - It's great to hear that he's at home now!!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Hey Birdie Friends!!!

Well, now that Disney has released their next round of discounts we are firming up our plans for August! Looks like our dates will be August 24-Sept 2, 2011!!! I am planning to call and book it tomorrow!

Kim - So glad that Jays Dad is home now! Praying and hoping that he is comfortable and that you guys get to spend oodles of time loving on him! Can't wait to hear about your Disney Plans!!

I guess I am just an old fashioned kind of girl - I like to read actual books! That is my quiet and relaxation time! When I have a book in my hands is the only time I keep myself from moving! Otherwise I am just gogogogogo!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hey Birdie Friends!!!

Well, now that Disney has released their next round of discounts we are firming up our plans for August! Looks like our dates will be August 24-Sept 2, 2011!!! I am planning to call and book it tomorrow!

Looks like we will be there at the same time!! I called today and booked August 26-Sept 4! The first 5 nights at CBR with free dining and the last 4 nights at the Poly with the room discount! Can't wait!



Kim - So glad to hear your FIL is home and you guys are getting to spend lots of time with him.

Sarah - So sorry for your loss.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Sarah - that's so sad! I think Red's got a great idea. I hope you can help her through the tough times.

Kim (Monny)- So glad that Jay's dad is home. I want to hear about the Disney talk at your home! We've been talking negatively around here. Just that we can't go anytime soon, etc. Making them think there's no shot at a trip this winter!

Kim NDG - OOH - love the deals!! You and Shelly can enjoy my birthday at WDW!!! I've always wanted to, but the end of August is hot and I like it in MN during the summer (that's State Fair time!!)

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Looks like we will be there at the same time!! I called today and booked August 26-Sept 4! The first 5 nights at CBR with free dining and the last 4 nights at the Poly with the room discount! Can't wait!

YAY!!! Another Snowbird DIS meet!!! After just missing each other by about 15 mins in Jan 2009 - I am so glad that we will finally be able to meet each other!!!

I really wanted to stay until the 4th but the girls are adament about not missing any school! We have to pad our trip with a travel day on either end for driving to and from Minneapolis so the latest we can stay is the 2nd or 3rd.....might try to talk DH into staying the extra day tho....

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Kim NDG - OOH - love the deals!! You and Shelly can enjoy my birthday at WDW!!! I've always wanted to, but the end of August is hot and I like it in MN during the summer (that's State Fair time!!)

We will be travelling from MSP again most likely so perhaps we can do another dinner @ MOA????? We'll celebrate your big day all proper like with "fun beverages" and all!!!

 

[jenjolt]

YAY for a trip booked!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!

I have a trip booked for May after this one and of course will be looking at some fall dates WOOT WOOT!!!!!

I hear a big announcement should be made tomorrow according to Mousesavers....so should be interesting to see what that is all about!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

WOO-HOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!





I JUST BOOKED OUR TRIP!!!!!

I couldn't wait! I called and the CM with whom I spoke said "You have a REALLY GOOD DEAL HERE!!!" It turns out that I had the 40% PIN attached to our name!

POLY - Here we come!!!!! soexcitedsoexcitedsoexcited!!!!!!!

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

40%!!! That's awesome! I wish we had some sort of pin attached to our name. I checked the other day but no such luck.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

We will be travelling from MSP again most likely so perhaps we can do another dinner @ MOA????? We'll celebrate your big day all proper like with "fun beverages" and all!!!

I'm cool with that!!! We should be around!
I'm so jealous of you guys being at the Poly!!!! Some time I may just pay cash to stay there even though I have DVC!!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Sarah~ So sorry to hear about your loss!! I really hate that for his wife...that is so sad.
Kim~ So glad your FIL came home and is comfortable. Our friend from church is still in the hospital and now on the pain drip...he's pretty much out all the time...unless we have a miracle, he will not make it. I am gonna miss him so much! He has been a pillar in our church and community for a long, long time!
Can't wait to hear your Disney plans.
Kim~ CONGRATS ON YOUR TRIP!!!! I love the 40% PIN!!! Cant beat it!!!!

 

[Dancegrl624]

Hooray for more WDW trips!!! I'd LOVE to stay at the Poly....we ate at 'Ohana in Sept and it's just gorgeous. Someday!!!

 

[Monny2AE]

Happy New Year Snowbirds! So much to catch up on! We've been busy relaxing, spending some quality family time together and taking down the Christmas stuff.

Meghan- Congrats on your little guy! Madison will love him- don't worry! I always said the same thing about boys clothes. When Andrew was little everything had either transportation stuff or dinosaurs on it. My little boy advice is the same as everyone else's- learn to change diapers fast and keep it covered up unless you feel like taking 5 showers a day to wash the pee out of your hair. Hope the pink eye is getting better.

Shelly (Red)- I'm sorry to hear about your Grandpa. It's always so much harder at the holidays.

Mindy- Nice corvette! Your Dh must be in heaven!

Jenny/Momto2PrncChrmgs- All packed yet???

Jenjolt- Once a Snowbird always a Snowbird! Glad to hear you're all moved and settled in your new house. Congrats on your trip later this month! We went in Jan 2009 and Jan 2010 so this Jan is torture knowing we're not going again. I keep thinking about how I should be packing and such.


Sarah- Sorry to hear about your cruise friend. Funny how you can meet someone and feel like you've always known them. I hope you keep in touch with his wife.

Shawna- Keeping you and your friend in my prayers.

Kim and Shelly- Way to go on the discounts ladies!!!! Let the countdown begin and let the Snowbird meet planning begin! Kim, I hope you get that extra day! Shelly, Poly enjoy it!!!!

Hope I didn't miss anyone!