KatMark
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I have some friends and I use term "friends" loosely for some of them 
, who have decided that although our trip is NOT for eight months yet that I should start our PTR. I don't get it??? It's not like they don't have other things to do--like their OWN trip report? But to keep the peace, I have agreed to get it started even though I am in NO way prepared and have nothing ready. But I'll give it a start.
Introductions (in case you don't already know us or aren't sick of us):
Mark (also sometimes known as Grumpy or Dopey or Romeo)
Mark LOVES everything Disney related and everything about Florida. He willingly lets me do all of the planning, but he is helpful with chiming in on restaurants, attractions, how much pool time we get, etc. He informed me that his goal is to retire from his current job four years from now when he will turn 62 and for us to move to Florida and work there. He is the most generous, warm hearted and kind man I know.
Mark's Favorite Character: Dumbo
Me--Kathy (your narrator, storyteller, planner, replanner, pest on other people TR's to get their act together)
I too love everything Disney and Florida. Don't get me wrong...I love Chicago--it's a great city. But having lived here all of my 53 years, I am TIRED of winters. I hate the snow and the cold and each year it gets harder and harder to deal with. The only reason I won't be happy about eventually moving is to Florida is I will miss seeing my kids and grandkids (if they EVER get serious about a girl and get married and have kids). I love planning Disney trips -- I love looking at all the menus, setting up DIS meets, etc.
Kathy's Favorite Character: Tigger
We have to include a few others in our cast of characters who, although NOT directly traveling with us, will be a big part of the TR when it is written:
Cayley and Avery (MaryAZ's girls). We met them this past year and they wore us out, but in a good way. We had so much fun meeting them and hanging with them. They are a major part of the reason for the dates we chose for our trip--we just really wanted to see them again (plus we want to see Mary and meet her husband):
And last, but certainly not least, our BF's -- Nicki and Todd (well, Todd is on the "bad boy" list right now, but I'll love him again before I see him). We will see Nicki and Todd the latter half of our trip:
So there you have our cast of characters. Up next, where we are staying, how it came about and for how long
, who have decided that although our trip is NOT for eight months yet that I should start our PTR. I don't get it??? It's not like they don't have other things to do--like their OWN trip report? But to keep the peace, I have agreed to get it started even though I am in NO way prepared and have nothing ready. But I'll give it a start.Introductions (in case you don't already know us or aren't sick of us):
Mark (also sometimes known as Grumpy or Dopey or Romeo)
Mark LOVES everything Disney related and everything about Florida. He willingly lets me do all of the planning, but he is helpful with chiming in on restaurants, attractions, how much pool time we get, etc. He informed me that his goal is to retire from his current job four years from now when he will turn 62 and for us to move to Florida and work there. He is the most generous, warm hearted and kind man I know.
Mark's Favorite Character: Dumbo
Me--Kathy (your narrator, storyteller, planner, replanner, pest on other people TR's to get their act together)
I too love everything Disney and Florida. Don't get me wrong...I love Chicago--it's a great city. But having lived here all of my 53 years, I am TIRED of winters. I hate the snow and the cold and each year it gets harder and harder to deal with. The only reason I won't be happy about eventually moving is to Florida is I will miss seeing my kids and grandkids (if they EVER get serious about a girl and get married and have kids). I love planning Disney trips -- I love looking at all the menus, setting up DIS meets, etc.
Kathy's Favorite Character: Tigger
We have to include a few others in our cast of characters who, although NOT directly traveling with us, will be a big part of the TR when it is written:
Cayley and Avery (MaryAZ's girls). We met them this past year and they wore us out, but in a good way. We had so much fun meeting them and hanging with them. They are a major part of the reason for the dates we chose for our trip--we just really wanted to see them again (plus we want to see Mary and meet her husband):
And last, but certainly not least, our BF's -- Nicki and Todd (well, Todd is on the "bad boy" list right now, but I'll love him again before I see him). We will see Nicki and Todd the latter half of our trip:
So there you have our cast of characters. Up next, where we are staying, how it came about and for how long
Can't wait to plan along with you.
Thank you, Kathy!!! 
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So happy you started your PTR!!!! Wish your dates were a tad bit later but alas I am sure our paths will cross at some point!!
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since he was only 55 at the time and we still have kids in school he still needs to have a decent income......so the uncertainty of transplanting ourselves is on hold. Plus I really wouldn't want to start over with a new kidney doctor.
Through the DIS, we have found some awesome friendships.
For real!
Heading back to read what I've missed so far....
