Something About Nothing..........# 10

[bubba's mom]

my you-know-what is dragging...and some of you know why....and I'm on my way to bed.....but.......

I know Mac is up playing cards, and I wanted to be the first (?) to wish you the Happiest of Birthdays!

I'll catchya later Monday, but I don't want to miss wishing you a wonderful day!

Hopefully something out of the ordinary and/or special will happen for you today

Happy Birthday dear friend

 

[macraven]

tanx brab.
nothing special will happen as i have to go to work tomorrow.......



skool bells are ringing all over now......

 

[goofyfigment]

Happy birthday Mac!!!! Hope you have a great day even though work is involved.

I'm trying to adjust to this time change difference I know as soon as I do vacation will be over and I'll be switching back to my time zone, its only an hour difference but it does mess with you lol

Have a great Monday everyone

 

[schumigirl]

Happy Birthday to our macraven

Hope you have a lovely birthday...you deserve it

No healthy eating on your special day......goodies all the way


Just been out getting some more holiday clothes for DS........not fun but we got there.

 

[schumigirl]

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, we had to postphone our August trip due to my wife's Dad having to have his Kidney removed due to cancer. The surgery was on Wednesday and went well. He got to come home yesterday. We are just hoping they were able to get it all. Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and prayers.

So good to hear everything went well and FiL is home

Continued good wishes for his complete recovery

 

[Kogo Shuko]

Happy birthday Mac!!! I hope it's a great one, despite having to work.

I officially have only one month until my trip.
I'm officially being a loser. I'm getting my suitcase down tonight after work. I'll be throwing all of the presents and "vacation" items into it tonight so that when it comes time to actually pack... I won't forget anything vital.

I still can't find my devil horns that I bought during HHN21. My apartment's only so big, so it shouldn't be that hard to find, right?

 

[kittengal13]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAC!!!! Hope your birthday wishes come true!


I have just booked up to go to Disneyland Paris for my first time ever. Has anyone else been? As a WDW expert, I am feeling like a fish out of water haha I will check out the DLRP boards too

 

[Bluer101]

Hey Mac,

 

[keishashadow]

I'm hoping you guys can help me...I basically need a crash course on Disneyland. My son isdoing a medical rotation at navy hospital in san diego for the next two weeks. The navy paid for his med school and he has to give them 4 years after he completes his education. He will be doctor officially in may. So he knows how to do disney. I would say he's a pro but wants to go to disneyland for one day, both parks and we are both a little perplexed. He's going solo and likes the coasters and thrill rides. Can he go to major rides in both parks in one day? Is there fastpass? Is it the same as disney? What park should he do first? He will be there at rope drop. He doesn't want to stay overnight as he is solo and doesn't want to spend $300 on disney hotel for extra magic hour. As he is on active duty for nezt month so he could get military discount but only if he stays 2 nights...sorry. lif anyone can help me, I'm sure one of u guys can. Lol

I've been several times but have stayed in the onsite properties (u get am EMH hours some days). There are many hotels on harbor blvd that are closer to the park gates than PP and far less expensive. Have him check out reviews on tripadvisor. mousesavers website has lots of helpful info. The HoJo seems to be a fav on the DL board here. Many other options, several with free shuttles but many are older, but renovated, motel type.

if possible two days would be better. If he wants to do the cars land i'd suggest he go to that park 1st. TSM is crazy popular there, it didn't have FP last we visited. SpMt had very long lines too.

 

[keishashadow]

Two Toot Salute to Mac

 

[schumigirl]

I have just booked up to go to Disneyland Paris for my first time ever. Has anyone else been? As a WDW expert, I am feeling like a fish out of water haha I will check out the DLRP boards too

Been a fair few times but not last couple of years.

It`s a lot of fun.

We always stayed in either Disneyland Hotel or Newport Bay, both are excellent and twice we have had a room in DH that overlooked the park that was lovely.

There are good food options too our favourites were Blue Lagoon which is inside POTC......lovely, Walts An American Restaurant, Cowboy Cookout BBQ and Silver Spur Steakhouse. But you are spoiled for choice.

Take it for what it is and don`t try to compare to Florida.....it isn`t comparable in my eyes. We have always had a great time there but see lots of complaints on British sites about unfriendly staff, problems with smokers and queue jumpers.....we only ever had an issue once with a British family who thought it was ok to curse their way through the queue. Other than that no issues with anything.

Anyway hope you have a great time.....oh and Space Mountain is fantastic compared to Florida.......she says after saying don`t compare

Definitely check out the DLRP boards.......my info on how good restaurants and hotels are might be out of date as things change so quickly.

 

[peaches00]

I've been several times but have stayed in the onsite properties (u get am EMH hours some days). There are many hotels on harbor blvd that are closer to the park gates than PP and far less expensive. Have him check out reviews on tripadvisor. mousesavers website has lots of helpful info. The HoJo seems to be a fav on the DL board here. Many other options, several with free shuttles but many are older, but renovated, motel type.

if possible two days would be better. If he wants to do the cars land i'd suggest he go to that park 1st. TSM is crazy popular there, it didn't have FP last we visited. SpMt had very long lines too.

Thank you...there are a LOT of hotels there apparently. He was going to stay in hotel but he can't justify cost since he will be solo. I asked questions on disneylands boards and was told soarin and toy story mania aren't as popular as florida versions...???? I think he's really looking forward to Indiana Jones.

 

[tink1957]

Raven

Hope you have a great 39th

 

[macraven]

tanx to the homies for the bd greetings.
much appreciated.


long busy day and tomorrow looks the same.



might be back later for the card game.

 

[peaches00]

happy birthday macraven!!

 

[macraven]

thanks peaches

 

[kittengal13]

Been a fair few times but not last couple of years.

It`s a lot of fun.

We always stayed in either Disneyland Hotel or Newport Bay, both are excellent and twice we have had a room in DH that overlooked the park that was lovely.

There are good food options too our favourites were Blue Lagoon which is inside POTC......lovely, Walts An American Restaurant, Cowboy Cookout BBQ and Silver Spur Steakhouse. But you are spoiled for choice.

Take it for what it is and don`t try to compare to Florida.....it isn`t comparable in my eyes. We have always had a great time there but see lots of complaints on British sites about unfriendly staff, problems with smokers and queue jumpers.....we only ever had an issue once with a British family who thought it was ok to curse their way through the queue. Other than that no issues with anything.

Anyway hope you have a great time.....oh and Space Mountain is fantastic compared to Florida.......she says after saying don`t compare

Definitely check out the DLRP boards.......my info on how good restaurants and hotels are might be out of date as things change so quickly.

Thanks so much for the info! When you say inside POTC... is it inside the ride or is there a POTC ride? See what I mean.. CLUELESS!!

I'm not sure what to expect- seen lots of complaints on the DLRP boards and some people commenting saying that they have been to all the Disney parks, and DLRP is their fave by a mile!! I'm sure I will love it, especially with all the xmas decorations (I'm going Dec 2-6) I've never been to Disney during a "season" like Xmas, Halloween etc!

 

[thebigkahuna]

Sorry I'm late but......


happy Belated Bday Mac!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[schumigirl]

lol......the Blue Lagoon restaurant is actually in the centre of the POTC ride......the boats go past as you are eating, it is gorgeous.

Have a google for pics of the restaurant there are loads of them online. and you`ll see how pretty it is.

We`ve been twice just before Christmas and it is beautiful, we like the castle there better too. It can be "cold" though at that time of year so take warm clothes.

Everyone likes different things, so go with an open mind and take it for what it is. Like I said we have never had any issues with CM being unfriendly or not helpful, quite the opposite.

I will agree it`s not as honey sugar coated everywhere the way Disney Orlando can be, maybe that`s what we like about it though.

Hope you love it

 

[Metro West]

Happy Birthday Mac!

Sorry I missed it.