Something About Nothing..........#11

[macraven]

just realized how close our trip is!we will be there the 25th-28th, staying at rp and my son also has hhn tix! Can't wait!

woot !!

 

[macraven]

Ahh Bluer,that was us though on a very warm night.

Happy Friday all! May everyone have a great week-end.

Fall soccer has started, so now my week ends are soccer mom mode.

Halloween merchandise has hit the stores in earnest. Yeah, it will be fall soon.

excuse me homie, but it is fall where i live.......lol

just checked the weather app and it is 45 and rain here.
i turned the furnace on yesterday.


i remember the days of being soccer mom and football mom and everything else mom when the boys were in school.
can not believe i lived thru all of that.....
all a blur now.

i was at walmart and saw the school supplies gone and pumpkins and witches in their place.

is halloween really next month?
is christmas far behind?

last year before i left on my orlando trip, christmas trees were up and advertised for sale at Target.

 

[keishashadow]

carole - take notes for the upcoming trip report

keisha,

We are watching all the 9/11 stuff on tv. It still seems like yesterday and we know exactly what we were doing as it happened. I was watching the news after the first plane hit. Just like everyone else it's unbelievable but can happen by accident. Then right on live tv I watched the second plane hit. I was speechless along with most of the world. Truly a sad day to remember.

We are all packed and still needed 2 bags without DS, lol.

One small bag for all our shoes and sandals. The other for our clothes and my portable fan.

u like the white noise? enjoy that together time with mrs bluer

looking forward to staying @ RPR but will miss the quiet, relaxed atmosphere @ PBH.

I have been to the memorial....beautiful and peaceful. Hope to get to the museum at some point, I heard that it is very moving.


In other news...I tested negative for gestational diabetes and all the tests for the bambino are coming back normal. I am hoping to know the sex in about a week!


Well have a good night everyone!

take care of yourself

Thanks to those who have posted 9/11 remembrances. This day has mixed feelings for me. 9/11/2001 is etched in my memory as the day the world changed for me and mine. But 9/11/2006 is etched in my memory as the day I first became a grandmother. My daughter labored all night long as I watched footage of the towers coming down and tried to sleep on and off in the family lounge. However, my grandson, the flags flying at half mast, the patriotic displays on the interstate overpasses and stories shared by you DISers and my friends and family, the television specials remind me that this is a day of shared pain and shared patriotism. It is a re-commitment to what it is to be American. It is a day to remember that as life marches on, new joys and new sorrows will happen but in the end...the American Spirit will prevail. It cannot be vanquished. Never Forget.

/\ inspiring, thank you

I know all of you that are at USO or will be soon will have a great time!
I dropped by Tuesday afternoon and rode a few of my favorites. However, I was going to ride RRR and was stopped heading up the stairs. The TM working that area asked me what was in the back pocket of my cargo shorts. I told her my wallet and she insisted I put it in a locker. I have never had that happened and it really pissed me off. It is in a buttoned pocket and I would be sitting on it! I have been going for years and multiple times each year. I have another onsite trip scheduled for my family of five over Christmas but, I'm thinking of cancelling. This is the first time I have ever had a bad encounter at Universal and it left a really bad taste in my mouth. Anyway, have a blast to all those there and on the way!

Nobody wants to be hit by a flying object on a high-speed attraction. However, I'm having a hard time understanding how having a wallet in your pocket (snapped shut & that you'd be sitting upon) attracted the TM's attention in the 1st place.

I'm not questioning what you report and sure would be over it to if it had happened to me. I realize safety is paramount, just wonder what Universal's official position is as to putting your wallet in a secured pocket. Maybe the TM was over-enthusiastic in her methodology?

We use an zippered lanyard ID that we attach to belt loop/stick in front or side cargo pocket or I stick around my neck and down my tshirt on rides. Not very bulky but visible, especially the cord. Can't say I recall getting 'eye-balled' so thoroughly...but I'm naturally lumpy

If it bothers you to the point where you are considering cancelling your family's trip, consider contacting guest services to inquire if this is a standing policy or not.

 

[Bluer101]

excuse me homie, but it is fall where i live.......lol just checked the weather app and it is 45 and rain here. i turned the furnace on yesterday. i remember the days of being soccer mom and football mom and everything else mom when the boys were in school. can not believe i lived thru all of that..... all a blur now. i was at walmart and saw the school supplies gone and pumpkins and witches in their place. is halloween really next month? is christmas far behind? last year before i left on my orlando trip, christmas trees were up and advertised for sale at Target.

Yea, the whole hurry up every holiday is getting worse every year. This past week while we were at Costco they had all their Xmas stuff out.

Man, with all these homies in the next few weeks have me thinking of another in between trip.

Here now, return in 2 weeks, then return 2 weeks for HHN. ( insert minion laugh )Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

 

[macraven]

so where did you eat tonight bluer?

city walk or hotel?

 

[Bluer101]

carole - take notes for the upcoming trip report u like the white noise?

Yes, also like the air blowing on me. We sleep with out fans at home on high.

One if the funniest things happened one summer. We used to bring a big oscillating fan that really moved air. So as we were leaving going out by valet their was a family arriving with luggage services helping. They saw me carrying the big fan by the post and said to the guy, "I hope that's not a clue to it being hot in there". Lol

I like my room cold and hanging meat. Just cause I live in Florida does not mean I lost my New England upbringing. Lol I remember as a child up north with a snow storm and having the windows cracked.

 

[Bluer101]

Hi everyone! Hope all is well and having great trips, happy birthdays and anniversaries, and getting back in the swing of work (if you work in schools). Solemn day here in NY as you can imagine. Hard to believe 13 years have passed even though it seems like only yesterday. I was telling the experience to my high school students, who at this point, were only toddlers when it happened. Two days before the attack, I was driving down to the beach. If the weather is clear, then you could see the city skyline. And that particular day, I remember randomly thinking to myself, "what if that wasn't there?" Who would have thought two day later that it would not be. I have been to the memorial....beautiful and peaceful. Hope to get to the museum at some point, I heard that it is very moving. In other news...I tested negative for gestational diabetes and all the tests for the bambino are coming back normal. I am hoping to know the sex in about a week! Well have a good night everyone!

I totally missed the gestational diabetes. DW ended up having that with DS about 4 months in. The only good thing is it went away and did not transfer to DS either. Oh also I got to inject DW with insulin because she could not do it.

 

[keishashadow]

Yea, the whole hurry up every holiday is getting worse every year. This past week while we were at Costco they had all their Xmas stuff out.

Man, with all these homies in the next few weeks have me thinking of another in between trip.

Here now, return in 2 weeks, then return 2 weeks for HHN. ( insert minion laugh )Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

there would be no decision to mull for me if I lived closer

go 'fer it!

Yes, also like the air blowing on me. We sleep with out fans at home on high.

One if the funniest things happened one summer. We used to bring a big oscillating fan that really moved air. So as we were leaving going out by valet their was a family arriving with luggage services helping. They saw me carrying the big fan by the post and said to the guy, "I hope that's not a clue to it being hot in there". Lol

I like my room cold and hanging meat. Just cause I live in Florida does not mean I lost my New England upbringing. Lol I remember as a child up north with a snow storm and having the windows cracked.

I'd have thought the same thing.

we have ceiling fans in nearly every room & reverse them in winter to help distribute the heat. speaking of, I am wrapped up in an afghan using my laptop as a heat source...first brrrrr of the season.

 

[Bluer101]

so where did you eat tonight bluer? city walk or hotel?

You missed a few posts back.

We went into IOA then HE to DA. Then took a boat to PBH to eat at Sals. We ordered a veggie pizza and cesar salad. We had Sals to ourselves for most if dinner. Then listen to the singing in the piazza. Took the boat to CW and walked around. Then back to RPR and I don't need to report anymore! ;-)

Left a message with schumi and going to do the parks together in the morning.

 

[Bluer101]

there would be no decision to mull for me if I lived closer go 'fer it! I'd have thought the same thing. we have ceiling fans in nearly every room & reverse them in winter to help distribute the heat. speaking of, I am wrapped up in an afghan using my laptop as a heat source...first brrrrr of the season.

Bring some down in a few weeks. It's been muggy hot down here and can't wait for winter, sorry all you northern people. That's why we left years ago and have family watch the property.

 

[macraven]

You missed a few posts back.

We went into IOA then HE to DA. Then took a boat to PBH to eat at Sals. We ordered a veggie pizza and cesar salad. We had Sals to ourselves for most if dinner. Then listen to the singing in the piazza. Took the boat to CW and walked around. Then back to RPR and I don't need to report anymore! ;-)

Left a message with schumi and going to do the parks together in the morning.

duh.
i did read that you ate at Sals..........

this is not my day i tell ya..


tell Carole i said hey

 

[RAPstar]

Hello strangers. I'm testing my limits financially and doing an extremely last minute trip to UO Sept 30-Oct 4. Nervous and excited. Cross your fingers I don't break the bank (at least not too much).

 

[keishashadow]

Bring some down in a few weeks. It's been muggy hot down here and can't wait for winter, sorry all you northern people. That's why we left years ago and have family watch the property.

You have no idea how much fun you are missing up north...we have so much fun enjoying cookies & hot chocolate after we shovel out our driveways.

As long as it'll be warm & dry in 3 weeks, i'll be thrilled. However, my hair is hoping for low humidity.

 

[macraven]

oh keisha, i forgot about the hair with humidity for orlando.
had mine cut off and now i will have icky hair at the darkside....


miss frizzy i will be.


bluer, if you had to come back to NE winters, i'm sure you would be vacationing in florida during the winter....
i think it is great you have sunshine most of the year and don't have to deal with shoveling snow.


andy/robbie, hope you do the trip, know you will have fun.
money comes and goes but HHN only happens one main time each year.

eat crackers when you get home if you break the bank for the trip.

 

[macraven]

I totally missed the gestational diabetes. DW ended up having that with DS about 4 months in. The only good thing is it went away and did not transfer to DS either. Oh also I got to inject DW with insulin because she could not do it.

ouch, i absolutely hate needles !!

i had to have lab work done this morning and made myself sick about the lab draws......complete panic attack, so embarrasing.

that's wonderful mrs bluer gestational diabetes went away!!


i bet she didn't like needles either.


i had a cat that was diabetic and had to give her insulin injections twice daily.
it hurt me more than it hurt her.

 

[RAPstar]

oh keisha, i forgot about the hair with humidity for orlando.
had mine cut off and now i will have icky hair at the darkside....


miss frizzy i will be.


bluer, if you had to come back to NE winters, i'm sure you would be vacationing in florida during the winter....
i think it is great you have sunshine most of the year and don't have to deal with shoveling snow.


andy/robbie, hope you do the trip, know you will have fun.
money comes and goes but HHN only happens one main time each year.

eat crackers when you get home if you break the bank for the trip.

Ramen for days, Mac. Ramen for days!!

 

[macraven]

Ramen for days, Mac. Ramen for days!!

chicken ramen is pretty tasty.


did you book your room yet?

 

[RAPstar]

chicken ramen is pretty tasty.


did you book your room yet?

Yup! Cabana Bay again. Really enjoyed it last time. Probably gonna do early entry to Diagon Alley every day. Well maybe.

 

[macraven]

i saw the rates were cheap at Cbay for september.
AP month and good deals if you like that place and going that month.

i received their "unique code" for my time period.


no real savings as my rate is less than the code that i received in a mailer and another one this week by email

the tm on the phone said if i did the special code offer i would lose my locked in rate that i made last year
i say phoey

i will keep the rate ihave

 

[pcstang]

carole - take notes for the upcoming trip report u like the white noise? enjoy that together time with mrs bluer looking forward to staying @ RPR but will miss the quiet, relaxed atmosphere @ PBH. take care of yourself /\ inspiring, thank you Nobody wants to be hit by a flying object on a high-speed attraction. However, I'm having a hard time understanding how having a wallet in your pocket (snapped shut & that you'd be sitting upon) attracted the TM's attention in the 1st place. I'm not questioning what you report and sure would be over it to if it had happened to me. I realize safety is paramount, just wonder what Universal's official position is as to putting your wallet in a secured pocket. Maybe the TM was over-enthusiastic in her methodology? We use an zippered lanyard ID that we attach to belt loop/stick in front or side cargo pocket or I stick around my neck and down my tshirt on rides. Not very bulky but visible, especially the cord. Can't say I recall getting 'eye-balled' so thoroughly...but I'm naturally lumpy If it bothers you to the point where you are considering cancelling your family's trip, consider contacting guest services to inquire if this is a standing policy or not.

You are correct! My only complaint is about the inconsistency but it's really not a big deal. Being AP holders and from the area I have never dealt with having to completely empty my pockets. No way am I leaving my wallet in a locker. Lesson learned, I guess. I was down visiting a terminal relative and had a few hours to escape from reality so I hit the parks. Normally, we stay on site and only carry a cc in our lanyards. Anyway, everyone have a great time! I am attempting to make a quick trip for HHN.