Tasty Planning Time with ZeBrook! A 2 for 1 PTR - 12/24 - All our bags are packed

For me, it is magnet, coffee mug, sometimes Christmas ornament, and treat! LOL!

I used to do the coffee mug too, but my cabinets are OVERFLOWING, so, sadly, I must resist. I think I may need an AKV one though...it being "home" and all!

Absolutely - in fact the picture of you guys in the elevator in WI looks like it was taken with a steeek...

If you're still planning to do Sci-Fi at 11:30, I can make sure I'm out front a little before that for a Drive by shooting (with the camera on a steeek!)

I will be done with Disneyland this week (there's 4 more chapters to post) and then it's time to head down to Florida!

That sounds like a GREAT plan! :thumbsup2 I told Joe all about your camera on a steeeeek and he was cracking up. He loves the DIS meets too! (good thing, considering the PCC and all...!)

I'm loving your Disneyland report too. There has been discussion of a trip out that way in this household lately...:rolleyes1

I have fallen behind and just caught up on your mini-TR. You know I am hoping to visit the Dells in a few weeks (still waiting on that job situation to settle out) and you boat tour looks SO beautiful!!!! DH realy wants to focus on the commercial side of the area, I'm going to have to show him your pics, they will convince him to set some time aside for the nature part too (he won't be able to say no to the Earth Science teacher in him :rotfl: ) Do you by chance remember which tour company you went with? I noticed there are a few and I love the idea of being able to get out and walk a bit.

Yes! I gotta get you those emails. I'm awful with email. :guilty: I have a bunch of them saved in my inbox for you!

I do hope the situation with the job works out! I know that must be very stressful...:hug:

The boat tour was the highlight of the entire trip for me! The commerical side of the Dells is very fun; but really-this was amazing! I don't think you'll have a problem convincing that science side of him! :goodvibes The tour told us all about different species of animals, trees, etc. that were unique to the area, along with the history. It was really great!

We went with "Dells Boat Tours". That's all it said on our little pamphlets...I didn't even realize there were more than one!

The place where we bought the tickets was basically right under the train bridge (which you will see when you are there). It's a little shack in a parking lot.

This was their logo...in case it helps!:
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I so want to go to the Dells someday. My uncle has a lake house about an hour from there... and sadly we are the only cousins that have not "Delled" it. We will have to get there someday, I want to wait to invade their house once my children are more civilized or sleep through the night!

:rotfl2: I understand!! It's one thing when you are in your own space/hotel room, but a complete different story when invading someone's house!

Those rocks are soooooo cool. Nature's aesthetics as so neat!

It was really amazing. We took a TON of pictures. I kept telling Joe "Look at that!" "oooh! Look at that one!" :goodvibes

Finally caught up again!! Great pics of the tour. Beautiful :thumbsup2

Thank you!!! It really was such a neat tour!
 
Very cool pictures.
Except whe you start talking about the narrow parts! :scared1:
It is a beautiful place.

Henry's little shoes are cute!
 
What a beautiful update!! Thank you for sharing all those gorgeous pictures!! That boat ride looks like something Phillip and I would love to do together!!

Got to love Henry at the playground, he looked like he was having so much fun!!!!
 
WOW Brook! Dells is BEAUTIFUL!! Don't know if I missed a history lesson or not, but I had never heard of it before, it's so neat. Definately someplace my DH would want to visit...he's a big nerd (oops!)..I mean rock freak so it's right up his alley for sure!!:thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing all it's beauty, you got some great pictures!!!
 

Love the Dells update. I can't beleive that "HH" let his kid jump back and forth like that, jsut to get a good picture. LOL! All in the name of science I guess. But can you imagine having your kid do that? LOL!
That looks beautiful. And that is exactly why I want to go to the Dells some day. Now I have read there are upper Dells and Lower Dells, and one is supposed to be better than the other, but I can't remember which.
 
WOW! I don't know much about the Dells but those picstures have definitely caught my attention. The whole area looks GORGEOUS!!
 
Jumping on board and am all caught up! I am jealous that you have 2 trips coming up and can't wait to see the pictures from December!
 
De-lurking!
Just wanted to say I love your TR! (And well, PTR!) Like you I'm a big fan of the corn dog nugget, staying at CSR with the QSDP because my AP was burning a hole in my pocket...
 
Hey Brook! Who knew the Lost pilots could also pilot a river boat? Now if you see Benjamin Linus in a greenhouse, I'd turn and walk away.

We are hoping to visit the Dells in summer 2010 when we are planning our Twin Cities invasion. I wonder if you can request Cap'n Frank. (Who isn't Frank.)
 
LOL! Fellow Lost addicts unite! Frank Lapidius, only an addict could spot him. Great pictures Brook. What a gorgeous sight! :)
 
Drive by posting....

Two things:

1) Henry has an icky skin rash on his arm and neck. Impetigo. It's VERY common in toddlers, but I feel so bad for my baby. I'll spare you the details of what it looks like, but, it's just "ew". :rolleyes:

He doesn't even notice the rash, thankfully!!

2) I tuned into DISradio earlier tonight and Joe asked what I was playing. He started listening and said "We should really buy the park music on CD. And I want the music from the Wilderness Lodge too."

Have I ever mentioned I love him?

:lovestruc

I'm thinkin' that "4 Parks, 1 World CD" will be ours in September!!! Does anyone know if they sell music from the hotels too?

I have a real post (or two) brewing...I hope to get one posted tomorrow morning. :goodvibes
 
Poor Henry! Did the doctor give you some antibacterial cream to put on it?

You will not be disappointed in your purchase of 4 Parks, One World. I listen to it in the car every time I am out and about.

There are no CDs of resort music, but here are links from Mousesavers listing the music they play at both WL and AKL.

Wilderness Lodge Lobby Music

Animal Kingdom Lodge Lobby Music

Most of the tracks can be downloaded from iTunes -- it also makes for good driving music. ;)
 
I know I posted on one of ur reports cause our kiddos are exactly one year apart. You have a bunch of fun trips coming up. Can't wait to hear all about them.
 
Very cool pictures.
Except whe you start talking about the narrow parts! :scared1:
It is a beautiful place.

Henry's little shoes are cute!

Oh-I'm sorry MeMom! I forgot about your feelings on being trapped, or the thought of being trapped....:hug:

It really was a very beautiful place! I have to go back and look at Henry's shoes....

Oh his little Keens! It's fun when Joe, Henry and I all wear ours together. We are that family. :goodvibes Henry's aren't really Keens. Keens are expensive walking shoes. His are Payless Shoes (Airwalks) knockoffs from a garage sale!! Maybe he'll get the real thing someday when his feet aren't growing 3 sizes in a year. ;)

What a beautiful update!! Thank you for sharing all those gorgeous pictures!! That boat ride looks like something Phillip and I would love to do together!!

Got to love Henry at the playground, he looked like he was having so much fun!!!!

Henry has grown to LOVE parks and playgrounds. Whenever we drive by one and he happens to see it he points and says "slide!" Of course, being the way I am, I have a very hard time telling him we can't, or we have to come back later - usually we end up pulling over for a few rounds down the slide! :goodvibes It's so fun though, I love it!

WOW Brook! Dells is BEAUTIFUL!! Don't know if I missed a history lesson or not, but I had never heard of it before, it's so neat. Definately someplace my DH would want to visit...he's a big nerd (oops!)..I mean rock freak so it's right up his alley for sure!!:thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing all it's beauty, you got some great pictures!!!

Oh ya, this would be WAY up your DHs alley!! I don't think the Dells are incredibly "known" except by those in the midwest. Generally Wisconsin isn't viewed as a destination...:laughing: so, I'm sure you aren't alone!

Love the Dells update. I can't beleive that "HH" let his kid jump back and forth like that, jsut to get a good picture. LOL! All in the name of science I guess. But can you imagine having your kid do that? LOL!
That looks beautiful. And that is exactly why I want to go to the Dells some day. Now I have read there are upper Dells and Lower Dells, and one is supposed to be better than the other, but I can't remember which.

I know! I would have NEVER let my kid jump between the rocks! It really wasn't that far, but still!!!!!!! :scared1: My heart skipped a beat when the dog did it, I can't imagine a human. I'm sure there have been oodles of teenagers that have done it though on a dare...:rolleyes:

The Upper Dells are considered better - the one we did. I researched that out and wanted to be sure to do the good one!

Dells looks just beautiful! :goodvibes

It really was - just breathtaking!

WOW! I don't know much about the Dells but those picstures have definitely caught my attention. The whole area looks GORGEOUS!!

It is really beautiful on the river! On the street it looks a bit like a sideshow at a circus in some areas....I think we took some pics while driving, so you'll get to see some of the crazy buildings they have!

Jumping on board and am all caught up! I am jealous that you have 2 trips coming up and can't wait to see the pictures from December!

Hey there! Long time no see!!!! :goodvibes
I can't believe we have 2 trips coming up!!! We never anticipated going back every year, let alone several times in a year! Joe said last night "I can see us buying more points (for DVC), so we can go back twice a year every year." From your lips to God's ears honey!!!! :thumbsup2

De-lurking!
Just wanted to say I love your TR! (And well, PTR!) Like you I'm a big fan of the corn dog nugget, staying at CSR with the QSDP because my AP was burning a hole in my pocket...

Welcome!!!!!!!!! You sound like my Disney twin! :laughing: I wish our trips lined up, it would be fun to have Corn Dog Nuggets with you!

Hey Brook! Who knew the Lost pilots could also pilot a river boat? Now if you see Benjamin Linus in a greenhouse, I'd turn and walk away.

We are hoping to visit the Dells in summer 2010 when we are planning our Twin Cities invasion. I wonder if you can request Cap'n Frank. (Who isn't Frank.)

Did I tell you I saw Benjamin Linus once while living in NYC? I couldn't bring myself to talk to him. He looked equally as creepy in real life, but he smiled. So that helped.

I don't think he's actually a creepy looking person-but since he's so freaky on Lost, he's just got that stereotype! :laughing:

I wouldn't doubt that you could request Cap'n Frank. You might have to wait for his boat, but it would be worth it! He was a great guide-so knowledgeable! When you do your Twin Cities invasion of 2010, you'll have to let me know and maybe our paths can cross with the Biscuit clan.

LOL! Fellow Lost addicts unite! Frank Lapidius, only an addict could spot him. Great pictures Brook. What a gorgeous sight! :)

:rotfl2: It's true!

Poor Henry! Did the doctor give you some antibacterial cream to put on it?

You will not be disappointed in your purchase of 4 Parks, One World. I listen to it in the car every time I am out and about.

There are no CDs of resort music, but here are links from Mousesavers listing the music they play at both WL and AKL.

Wilderness Lodge Lobby Music

Animal Kingdom Lodge Lobby Music

Most of the tracks can be downloaded from iTunes -- it also makes for good driving music. ;)

Our doctor appointment is this Thursday, so I'm sure he'll be getting something. I hope it's a cream, I don't want to have to give him medicine...

You ROCK with the links! Joe is pumped!! (and me too!!!)

I know I posted on one of ur reports cause our kiddos are exactly one year apart. You have a bunch of fun trips coming up. Can't wait to hear all about them.

Hi again! I do recall you posting, welcome again! :goodvibes Can you believe their birthdays are just around the corner? I'm starting to get in planning mode for that and it feels like we just did this for his first birthday!
 
Today marks 50 days until we arrive at CSR!! Our flight was originally coming in around 11:30 pm, which would put us arriving at WDW on September 3 (after midnight), but, it got bumped earlier and we are now landing just after 11:00 pm, which hopefully will mean we arrive at the resort before midnight.

In my world, that shaves a day off the counter! :rotfl:

It's all about the Disney Math folks! :rolleyes:

And, I don't know if I have clearly expressed my excitement about staying at CSR, but I am VERY excited about it! The more I read about it, the more I look at pictures - the more excited I get.

I have read both good reviews and poor reviews, so I feel like I've prepared myself with "the bad" and know what to (and what not to) expect.

I think we are going to really enjoy this resort.

(The following pictures have been found via Google and AllEars.net)

It has 2 playgrounds, which is a big :thumbsup2 in Henry's world:

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And the Explorer's Playground, which might be a bit too big for him yet...but we'll see!

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He does love to sit on Joe's lap and swing though.
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And, I think he's gonna LOVE this:
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I wonder if the sand toys are in there, or if these belong to someone? Hmmm....

And the pool!

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The Cabanas section, where we hope to end up:
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I can see us taking a break right here on this sandy beach and hammock! :cloud9:
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I'm looking forward to eating here:
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(Love those light fixtures, I'll be sure to get lots of close-ups LL!)

It's all just so beautiful!
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And perhaps we'll take one of these out for spin...it's been on Joe's "To Do" list for a while now.

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Ahhh, CSR. I can't wait to meet you!!!
 
Ahhhh...you know I have been thinking of doing a resort post on my PTR because I find myself online looking at pictures constantly. Tripadvisor sometimes has great pics too, just FYI. I don't think you listed them as a source. ;)

I can't wait to see all of your CSR light fixtures. :laughing:

Poor Henry, rashes are the worst! I hope it goes away quickly. :goodvibes
 
Great collection of pictures Brook (I always want to spell your name with an E because of your screen name). For years I never wanted to stay at CSR but now I want to. I think it's because we stayed at CBR and the layout is similar. And that playground looks great! Liam would approve :thumbsup2
 
CSR is soooooooooooo pretty! We've never stayed but we visited to check out the resort on our last trip and it's seriously gorgeous. I have the best picture of my dad lounging on a hammock on the beach between two palm trees. It's one of my favorite pictures from the trip... :cloud9: You're gonna love it!
 













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