Something about Nothing, come join in........

[damo]

The hardest part about the chat is catching up on everything if you've missed a few days! Don't ever think your life is sad because you are too busy being a mommy! Mine are 18 and 21 and I'd love to have a few days when they were 5 and 2 again!

 

[tlinus]

Whew - ok....all caught up now. 3 cups of coffee and alot of reading later I am ready for som talking!!

marcie - loved the photos and the cake looked great! (psst, you need to change ds's age in your siggie)

damo - hmmm? a car?? not too sure but it would allow him to do all the driving back and forth instead of you

mac - oh man! You and your guys are in my thoughts still. no wonder you have trouble sleeping. BUT you must remember that you will be NO GOOD to your boys if you wind up sick.....try to rest up some momma!!

barb - wow! that's alot of working over the weekend - but you got some fun in on a picnic, sorry to hear about the nails - are they real or tips? I am a bitten to the quick finger nail kinda gal - my 12 yo has longer nails than i do!!!???!!!

rose - still thinking of you guys as well! hope the job search goes well this week.....good luck vibes for you all

gemma - I remember you mentioning your new tattoos....what did you get?

metro - its funny - I lived in florida with my Dad in 1990 and never ventured over to WDW.....if I lived that close now - forget it - I would be at US and IOA too often!!! You need to take advantage of FLA res specials for one night.....2 whole days of FOTL access (if its peak time), although you get quite a bit off-peak and low crowd times, so maybe its not worth it....never mind me....I am on a caffeine roll

Lori and Allison - so sorry to hear about all that rain.....we got a good soaking last night and luckily my basement is dry again. Everytime I hear about rain in the forecast, I get nervous and start to worry about the basement flooding again (especially since we have laundry mountain down there again )

jodie - we have a king bed and I feel DH toss and turn a little. Our mattress is now shot and we need to get a new one - I am afraid to even begin pricing a GOOD set.....might have to re-mortgage the house

Anyone I missed?? if so I will catch you after a quick re-read!!! Have a great Monday!!

 

[RVGal]

Don't ever think your life is sad because you are too busy being a mommy!

Yeah, I know. I just feels kinda pathetic that I got excited over being able to answer someone's question on a vacation message board. Imagine Horshack's hand popping up with the "Ooo... ooo... ooo..." noise (or is a Welcome Back Kotter reference dating me?). That's what I felt like when I could finally help someone else.

When you spend your days watching Blues Clues and Jimmy Neutron and (heaven help me) Barney, I guess it is just a small thrill to feel like you have has some interaction with grownups.

I do, however, treasure these years. My 5 y/o has already taught me how fast they grow. Didn't we just bring him home from the hospital yesterday? In fact, the quote in my email signature right now is "Motherhood: The days are long, but the years are short."

 

[marciemi]

RVGal - we leave for Florida in just (gasp!) 11 days! We'll be at Universal in early August. It's our first trip there in over a decade, and on the last trip the boys were almost 2, 3, and 5! We saw Barney 3 times, played in Fievel's playland for long periods, and held a screaming baby on ET. That was about our last experience there. Enjoy it while you can - you blink and they'll be sullen teens! I know, people said that to me, but we look back at the videos from that trip and I'm just in tears about how cute they used to be!

Next thing you know the only thing they're watching is CSI and Numbers and Nick isn't even on unless nothing else is. And they're not climbing all over you - they're not ever in the same room as you unless you force them to be! And anything their girlfriend says, thinks about, or suggests is about 2000 times more important than anything you might say!

tlinus - his birthday isn't actually until July 23rd so I'm waiting until then to chance my sig! We just did his party early while both his brothers were out of town!

 

[damo]

And anything their girlfriend says, thinks about, or suggests is about 2000 times more important than anything you might say!

This is so true!!! DS's girlfriend has him so whipped it isn't even funny. We do quite like her though!

 

[Sharon G]

Can a newbie join in on the chat?!?

 

[marciemi]

Can a newbie join in on the chat?!?

No, absolutely not!

Of course you can and to the DIS!

Hey, we all started out as newbies, and as I said, I'm still pretty much a Universal newbie. But hope in about 3 weeks to be an expert! Glad everyone's finding this thread - it's lots of fun to socialize here!

damo - I'm still not sure if I like DS's girlfriend (and they've been together 5 months!) because he does his very best to keep her away from us as much as possible. She lives about a mile away and they generally meet halfway to go wherever they're going (walking) so no parents have to be involved!

 

[Sharon G]

Don't ever think your life is sad because you are too busy being a mommy! Mine are 18 and 21 and I'd love to have a few days when they were 5 and 2 again!

So, so true! My two are now 23 and 17. We went to WDW many times when they were younger. Usually stayed at Caribbean Beach. The last 5 years, they wanted to do other things on vacation...gasp! The 17 year old is looking at colleges this summer. Luckily for me, one of them is in Daytona Beach!!! I convinced everyone that a week-end at Universal after the tour of Embry Riddle would be fun. We will be staying at Portofino Bay for 3 nights. I can't wait!!!

But I do still wish they were young and cuddly again

 

[keishashadow]

hmmm..."come here often", "what's ur status" sorry, flashback to days moonlighting as a barkeep.

we welcome u, we welcome u...tra, la, la, la, la; we welcome u to darkside land sorry, too much caffeine this am.

As to merits of yinz lucky locals springing for a hotel room, let me share this exchange on boat from RPR to U last trip...to paraphrase:

Pa loudly talking to his family, planning out the day. "We meet up with cousin X at the park (evidently NOT a Loews guest); then we all take turns using the FOTL passes. Later, we'll bring them back & go swimming in the pool" I'd like to think that doesn't happen with regularity. Perhaps that's why they were checking IDs before boarding the boat?

When speaking to Loews mgmt recently as to why some of the resorts had minimum night stays on the weekends - the reply (after the capacity control issues) was that it's an attempt to prevent locals from booking prime time (Saturday night) only for ability to get cheaper FOTL for a family of 5 for 2 days vs express pass for 2 days.

assume it's a variation of DVC's more expensive point requirement on the weekends (approx. triple the week day cost).

Only hotel that didn't have it for beginning of Dec. weekend was PBR.

 

[yankeepenny]

okay threaders- thinking caps on........

do any of you recall if either mythos or enchanted oak offer iced coffee(and not that nasty nescafe ) with a meal?

i havent had a cup in an hour and am having withdrawal. good thing i am headed to work soon.
the bottom floor of our office building houses a dunkin donuts.
i know ...poor poor pitiful penny......

 

[macraven]

to our newest homies that we welcome with open arms......

RVGal: creator of 2 males, lover of jimmy neutron just like me, and probably just as fond of sponge bob.......

Sharon G: another creator of 2, enjoys disney and universal and wants to start all over again with littles...........jk


you are correct. this thread was created just to have a place to chat. i contacted a moderator to get the approval to start the thread.

the only rule we have is play nice and everyone does. you have to come play more with us. i am still looking for posters to yak at night when the other homies are catching zzzzzzz's.

i am so glad you are joining us.
you can ask questions, talk about your vacation, your family, how many blondes in this group, or even vent, etc.......

we are open to anyone that wants to chat

 

[damo]

damo - I'm still not sure if I like DS's girlfriend (and they've been together 5 months!) because he does his very best to keep her away from us as much as possible. She lives about a mile away and they generally meet halfway to go wherever they're going (walking) so no parents have to be involved!

I think sometimes that they are afraid to go to the parent's house for fear of disapproval. They really do want us to like their boyfriends/girlfriends!

 

[macraven]

So, it is getting close to time to leave. I have seen mention of getting in to the park 30 minutes prior to opening. Does this happen at both parks? Where do we need to be to get in early? Does showing our room keys get us in early? Do they ever open the gate at US that is out by the bus stop or do we need to go around to the main entrance?

What all will my AP get me discounts on? Does it get a discount on a refillable mug or refills?

What else do I need to be reminded of?

!

homie lori, i saw you dancing on the dancing thread.....you boogie well.
buy the mug and use your ap for the 10% discount. get refills for it and use your ap discount. it should be about $1.25 then.
i stay on site and get to the gates at 8:15. get in early, great picture taking time as the place is deserted. it is a good time to walk around taking pictures without 100 strangers in your pictures. not all rides will be open. i see barb said it opens early for ap holders, that i know but not sure the dates on that. i did not get my ap newsletter yet.
i always get in early before the official park opening

you will have a great time!

Hey everybody!
I've been busy and not on the board

yes, i noticed that. i kept waiting for you to send up flares for us to come rescue you. you have been a busy, busy woman....glad you are back with us. we worry about our homies when they don't check in or give us a heads up.
and, we haven't seen tarheelmjfan in some time. we miss her also.

To our newest homie, RVGal! (Beat you Mac!)

!

marci, you can beat me anytime........we homies stick together to help each other. thanx

The hardest part about the chat is catching up on everything if you've missed a few days!

yes, you are so correct.

we need the bean mommie to take cliff notes for us on what's been happening.
she is soooooo good on including everyone when she does shout outs.



speaking of bean mom, i see she follows this.....

Whew - ok....all caught up now. 3 cups of coffee and alot of reading later I am ready for som talking!!

marcie - loved the photos and the cake looked great! (psst, you need to change ds's age in your siggie)

damo - hmmm? a car?? not too sure but it would allow him to do all the driving back and forth instead of you

mac - oh man! You and your guys are in my thoughts still. no wonder you have trouble sleeping. BUT you must remember that you will be NO GOOD to your boys if you wind up sick.....try to rest up some momma!!

barb - wow! that's alot of working over the weekend - but you got some fun in on a picnic, sorry to hear about the nails - are they real or tips? I am a bitten to the quick finger nail kinda gal - my 12 yo has longer nails than i do!!!???!!!

rose - still thinking of you guys as well! hope the job search goes well this week.....good luck vibes for you all

gemma - I remember you mentioning your new tattoos....what did you get?

metro - its funny - I lived in florida with my Dad in 1990 and never ventured over to WDW.....if I lived that close now - forget it - I would be at US and IOA too often!!! You need to take advantage of FLA res specials for one night.....2 whole days of FOTL access (if its peak time), although you get quite a bit off-peak and low crowd times, so maybe its not worth it....never mind me....I am on a caffeine roll

Lori and Allison - so sorry to hear about all that rain.....we got a good soaking last night and luckily my basement is dry again. Everytime I hear about rain in the forecast, I get nervous and start to worry about the basement flooding again (especially since we have laundry mountain down there again )

jodie - we have a king bed and I feel DH toss and turn a little. Our mattress is now shot and we need to get a new one - I am afraid to even begin pricing a GOOD set.....might have to re-mortgage the house

Anyone I missed?? if so I will catch you after a quick re-read!!! Have a great Monday!!

ditto
didn't i say she was thorough?

ok, madam chair, i would like to nominate mom of beanies as secretary for cliff notes.......do i hear a second on the nomination.

psssst: i hear she is a caffeine addict like mac.

or is a Welcome Back Kotter reference dating me?

scoot over, i watched kotter also. we're in the same league unless you only watched kotter in the nick reruns.......

RVGal - we leave for Florida in just (gasp!) 11 days! We'll be at Universal in early August.

single digits just around the corner for you marci.
i know you will have a blast!
take sunscreen and use it. august is brutal

So, so true! My two are now 23 and 17.
But I do still wish they were young and cuddly again

i really used to say that but the last few years, i prefer my cat over reliving the baby stage of my sons. long story, they aged me quickly....

hmmm..."come here often", "what's ur status" sorry, flashback to days moonlighting as a barkeep.

we welcome u, we welcome u...tra, la, la, la, la; we welcome u to darkside land sorry, too much caffeine this am.



.

another addict like me. coffee that is......that makes 3 of us now.

keisha is our singer........she's very intertaining and a sweetheart homie
she has great barkeep jokes also

okay threaders- thinking caps on........

do any of you recall if either mythos or enchanted oak offer iced coffee(and not that nasty nescafe ) with a meal?

i havent had a cup in an hour and am having withdrawal. good thing i am headed to work soon.
the bottom floor of our office building houses a dunkin donuts.
i know ...poor poor pitiful penny......

oh snap, i would have rode my bike to your house with a thermos of coffee if i knew you were joining the caffeine addict self help group this morning.
but then, i wouldn't even be able to find the bike or thermas until i had a pot of coffee first. and then you would have already been gone out of the house off to work.
heck, i don't even know where you live......

universal does not have the crapola nescafe.........they have coffee.
i eat at mythos and enchanted oak and they had coffee when i was there.
mythos has very good coffee. ench. oak was fine as long as it was fresh..


if i missed you, sorry

 

[marciemi]

Lori asked about getting in early, but she has an AP. What about those of us without an AP? We'll be there Aug 5 & 6. Would you guess the park would open for us around 8:30, or not until 9 for sure?

 

[marciemi]

I think sometimes that they are afraid to go to the parent's house for fear of disapproval. They really do want us to like their boyfriends/girlfriends!

It's frustrating though. I'll say something like "at Christmas, if you guys are still together, we could..." and he'll just blow up. "You just want us to break up, don't you? Why do you say things like that? You don't like her, do you?", etc. I'm like, "Um, you're 15. Most likely this isn't for life!", but of course he can't see that now. Did help that in the last couple weeks of school I think about 5 couples he knew broke up, so maybe he's finally seeing that this may not be "until death do you part!"

 

[GemmaPixie]

gemma - I remember you mentioning your new tattoos....what did you get?

I got Carpe Diem written along my left foot (seize the moment) and i got 2 stars on my right ankle. I couldn't get them anywhere too visable because I want to join the police when I graduate to be a criminal psychologist and they don't allow them.

 

[Sharon G]

to our newest homies that we welcome with open arms......

RVGal: creator of 2 males, lover of jimmy neutron just like me, and probably just as fond of sponge bob.......

Sharon G: another creator of 2, enjoys disney and universal and wants to start all over again with littles...........jk

No, absolutely not!

Of course you can and to the DIS!

QUOTE]

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! Hope this double quote thing works. Its not easy being blond...
I'm at work now, so will give you all a short bio later on.
Sharon

 

[macraven]

Lori asked about getting in early, but she has an AP. What about those of us without an AP? We'll be there Aug 5 & 6. Would you guess the park would open for us around 8:30, or not until 9 for sure?

marci, everytime i go to universal, i get in the entrance line around 8:15ish
once the line starts to get long, the TM's generally allow the people in.
the earliest i have ever entered was at 8:20/peak season and the latest has been 8:45/value season. usually in october it has been around 8:30ish that i enter.

think of it this way, if you are in the front of the line and the line snakes back about 50 people, you will be n the park and on a ride before they enter. you can never tell when a guest has a problem with their ticket and it might hold up the line to enter. not all turnstiles are operating when the tm's allow guests to enter before the official opening time. it generally is only one or two turnstiles available.

i have been to universal in the months of Feb, March, May, June, August, Sept and October. i can only speak on what i have experienced.

No, absolutely not!

Of course you can and to the DIS!

QUOTE]

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! Hope this double quote thing works. Its not easy being blond...
I'm at work now, so will give you all a short bio later on.
Sharon

we got another blonde !!!

we can all speak our own language now.....

 

[RVGal]

we got another blonde !!!

we can all speak our own language now.....

Hey, I'm a blonde!

At least that's what it says on the box of haircolor...

ETA: Oh, and I watched Welcome Back Kotter in it's original TV release. Yes, I was of the "big comb in the back pocket of my Jordache jeans" generation. I'm 41, if anyone is counting. (I'm 30 if nobody is counting.)

 

[bubba's mom]

mac & marci.....

if you have an AP, you can get in at 8am. if you are a regular ticket holder, they will probably open up at 8:30am to let you in. the "official" time is 9am, but by then, the lines are long!

and welcome to the 2 newbs....