Team Focker Watch Chat - in the 11th Hour

[debraW76]

It seems FIVE gallons of milk no longer get us through a week I swear I'm going to need a part time job just to feed these boys soon.

Then after all that I work this evening until midnight. Did I exhaust you with all that?

YES!

And sorry about the swine flu. I hope you don't get it

That's so reactionary and not at all like me, but I need this vacation gosh darn it!

Meanwhile, at work, we've changed our regular business broadcasting to all swine flu-related matters. I've begun using "Swine flu!" as my standard greeting in place of "Hi!" or "Good morning!"

And I would have pulled mine out too if we were just about to leave for vaca. Hope you both stay well

Thanks on the Undercover Tourist suggestions. I looked and they don't have 2 day tix, so I'll keep it in mind for March.

Sorry, didn't realize you were looking for 2 day tickets. I don't think there are any advance purchases on those so you may have to buy them at the gate. Have you priced an AP with the DVC discount?

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I can't wait for 4:00 so that should tell you what kind of day it's going to be. On the other hand, I get to see Kat tomorrow

Have fun tomorrow!

It's laundry and house cleaning day around here. #1 son takes his algebra placement and we are finished with the testing Oh, and I have to make a grocery store run. It seems FIVE gallons of milk no longer get us through a week I swear I'm going to need a part time job just to feed these boys soon.

We go through 4 gallons a week, easy. I think that's only because Maddie will only drink milk or water. Evan, on the other hand, love milk, juice and Sprite.

First I have to renew my driver's license and my health card which both expire next week on my birthday. Then I have to go to the bank and get some American money so that I can buy lots and lots of yummy Smurf ice cream over the week.

What is this yummy Smurf ice cream you speak of?? Do tell!

I've never even heard of it. What's it about?

It's about a little girl whose parent move her to some little town and the parents are very preoccupied with their work and don't pay attention to her. So "Coraline" finds this door in the wall and on the "other side" she finds her "perfect" family. The mother dotes on her and the father is all about all fun, all day. But the mother has a dark side and her plot is to get Coraline to stay so she can sew buttons on her eyes and basically kill her.

It was freakin' scary! I didn't know much about it, and now I've tramatized Evan. Mads is fine, but she's way more mature than Evan. And I bought this darn DVD!

Morning all! We are now all swine flu, all the time down here. My county's suddenly being inundated with cases... all of which are occurring in summer camps. A couple confirmed cases were announced yesterday in camps that share facilities and counselors with Leo's camp next week. I wouldn't have worried much if we weren't leaving for WDW in 5 flipping days! But we are, so I pulled him out of camp. That's so reactionary and not at all like me, but I need this vacation gosh darn it!

I'd do it too, V! Don't mess with vacation!

Crocs Capri's question. They have some on sale at Shoebuy (Can't hurt to buy one extra pair of shoes for the trip...right). They have Capri's and Capri's canvas. Does anyone prefer one over the other?

I love the regular Capri's. My mom loves the canvas capri's. I wanted the brown/white canvas, but they don't have my size. I may have to stop at the Crocs store in MCO.

Is that with the $25 off voucher? The link is on page 126ish and I got it sent to 4 e-mails, then booked two one way tix twice. So, we got $50 off each person. Not that I'm enabling...

Como say WHAT?? I"m going to need check that out! THanks Enabler... errr.. I mean Dawn!

Dawn,

Did you think about Annual Passes for you and K and then just purchasing tickets for your mom and the kids when the March Trip comes around.

Just a thought

That's right! Dawn, DVC members get $100 off AP's! You may want to look into that route.


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Good Morning All!

So much to do, so little time. Do you think I've started any of it?

I've got a pretty chill day before the crazy weekend - so I'm taking advantage of that. I may even update my DEAD PTR. It was going to be a DNR, but I should do a least 1 more update before my trip, right?

Happy Friday!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

What is this yummy Smurf ice cream you speak of?? Do tell!

It is a very delicious blue raspberry soft serve ice cream. I have only ever seen it sold at Penguin Palace which is a local ice cream spot in Toledo that my family has been visiting since my Mom and Uncle were children. It is sort of a local "secret". Anyways it is sooo good and I look forward to getting my Smurf every year.

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Dawn,

Did you think about Annual Passes for you and K and then just purchasing tickets for your mom and the kids when the March Trip comes around.

Just a thought

I did think about it. But it's $40 more than buying 2 days now and 6 days later. I don't think we'll go back later next year. We'll have 38 points left, but I'll just bank those for 2011, I think.

Sorry, didn't realize you were looking for 2 day tickets. I don't think there are any advance purchases on those so you may have to buy them at the gate. Have you priced an AP with the DVC discount?

That makes sense. At least I can get them cheaper for March.

Como say WHAT?? I"m going to need check that out! THanks Enabler... errr.. I mean Dawn!

Glad to help! LOL

 

[debraW76]

I did think about it. But it's $40 more than buying 2 days now and 6 days later. I don't think we'll go back later next year. We'll have 38 points left, but I'll just bank those for 2011, I think.

That makes sense. At least I can get them cheaper for March.

Glad to help! LOL

Dawn, an 8 day no-expiry will save you a little.

$158.69 - 2 day ticket from disneyworld gate (including tax)
$226.95 - 6 day ticket from Undercovertourist (using mousesaver link)
$385.64
vs.
$377.95 - 8 day no expiry ticket from undercovertourist
$15.38 (Difference on two tickets)

Not much savings and it may be worth more to you to keep that money in the bank for 8 months as opposed to tied up in tickets. Plus you have to keep up with the tickets that long. But I just thought I would throw that out there for you to consider.

Oh and keep in mind that prices usually increase in august!

 

[DisneyJo]

I'm home

I have read but don't have time to quote as it's late here and I'm off to bed but I do remember that CE had boat problems, hope it gets sorted and how did it happen? And I see Dawn is back, wooohoooo

I'll catch up properly tomorrow

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I'm home

I have read but don't have time to quote as it's late here and I'm off to bed but I do remember that CE had boat problems, hope it gets sorted and how did it happen? And I see Dawn is back, wooohoooo

I'll catch up properly tomorrow

Missed you!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Dawn, an 8 day no-expiry will save you a little.

$158.69 - 2 day ticket from disneyworld gate (including tax)
$226.95 - 6 day ticket from Undercovertourist (using mousesaver link)
$385.64
vs.
$377.95 - 8 day no expiry ticket from undercovertourist
$15.38 (Difference on two tickets)

Not much savings and it may be worth more to you to keep that money in the bank for 8 months as opposed to tied up in tickets. Plus you have to keep up with the tickets that long. But I just thought I would throw that out there for you to consider.

Oh and keep in mind that prices usually increase in august!

You're so sweet to figure that out for me! Thank you! I'll look at it all again in a few minutes after I check kids' rooms!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

Can someone send me the Mousesavers link for Undercover Tourist?

 

[jcc0621]

I'm home

I have read but don't have time to quote as it's late here and I'm off to bed but I do remember that CE had boat problems, hope it gets sorted and how did it happen? And I see Dawn is back, wooohoooo

I'll catch up properly tomorrow

MIssed you. Glad you are back

You're so sweet to figure that out for me! Thank you! I'll look at it all again in a few minutes after I check kids' rooms!

Made them clean tham...you mean Mama you

Can someone send me the Mousesavers link for Undercover Tourist?

Email sent

 

[jcc0621]

Good evening everyone. I got home from work about 4:30 and have been running ever since Actually its all good though

Jim and I were talking about he and Jimmy possible coming to AC with me to meet Kat tomorrow. They were going to head to the beach and hang out while I had lunch with Kat the other DIsers and then hit the DIsney outlet. We decided against it though. Between the trip last weekend and then a ton of running they did this week, they just want to hang out tomorrow...so it will be just me tomorrow.

I did have a brainstorm though (II gues that's why I have a headache) Normally for our trips Jimmy empties his bank and we go to the Disney Store at the King of Prussia Mall to have it put on a gift card for him. He thinks he has his own credit card. Well we emptied it tonight and the boys has $100 that came out of his bank, plus $90 on a gift card left from last year, and I will add $10 to make it an even $200 bucks.

Our rule is Jimmy can get 1 thing, with in reason, per night. $200 should be more than enough for 7 nights (A litle over $30 /night)

Anyway the brainstorm was I am going to take it with me tomorrow to add the money on, and that is another thing crossed of the To-Do list

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Our rule is Jimmy can get 1 thing, with in reason, per night. $200 should be more than enough for 7 nights (A litle over $30 /night)

That's a great idea, Janet. I do that as well. As soon as we get to the resort, I head to the gift shop, grab each kid a $100 gc and that is their spending money. When it's gone, it's gone. They think mom and dad are money trees, so this way, there's a finite amount of money and that's it.

Of course there's Waldo and TE who are money trees.


Have fun tomorrow with Kat! I thought Mo was going, too?

Not much going on - I wanted to head to DTD, but I have this horrible headache going on! I think I need a glass of wine tonight. We rented the last 2 DVD's of True Blood season 1, so we'll watch some of that tonight when the kids hit the sack.

'Night everyone!

 

[jcc0621]

That's a great idea, Janet. I do that as well. As soon as we get to the resort, I head to the gift shop, grab each kid a $100 gc and that is their spending money. When it's gone, it's gone. They think mom and dad are money trees, so this way, there's a finite amount of money and that's it.

He won't spend the whole $200 (The things he picks are usually like actions figures, etc that tun about $15) so we will probably use some of it too

Of course there's Waldo and TE who are money trees.

My parents will also buy him things

Have fun tomorrow with Kat! I thought Mo was going, too?

Should be fun. Mo was supposed to go, but she had no one to watch the pugs, and it's to long of a ride for her to do in one day.

Not much going on - I wanted to head to DTD, but I have this horrible headache going on! I think I need a glass of wine tonight. We rented the last 2 DVD's of True Blood season 1, so we'll watch some of that tonight when the kids hit the sack.

'Night everyone!

HAve a good night. Hope the headache goes away.

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Going to bed . Will be on the road early to meet Kat and KC! Should be there about 11:00am so think of us Will check in when I get back. Have a great Saturday everyone!

 

[englishrose47]

Good Morning Fockers!!Just hom from a 1hour day and still have to do an overnite check !!!

My NEWS today s GOOD ! I was taking to a lady at the organization that plansvacatons for the Disabled as oe o my guys is going on a fishing trp!! I got to telling he how much I love Disney an h is sendin me an application to ban escort!! I would have to be intervewed butshe said I ws perfect fo it !!! Heres the deal I would get to go to Disney for free!!!!!

 

[debraW76]

I'm home

Hi Jo! Missed you

You're so sweet to figure that out for me! Thank you! I'll look at it all again in a few minutes after I check kids' rooms!

Glad to help. Every little bit helps and I learned to look for even a few dollars off because it adds up when you multiply it by 7!

Well we emptied it tonight and the boys has $100 that came out of his bank, plus $90 on a gift card left from last year, and I will add $10 to make it an even $200 bucks.

That is awesome for Jimmy

That's a great idea, Janet. I do that as well. As soon as we get to the resort, I head to the gift shop, grab each kid a $100 gc and that is their spending money. When it's gone, it's gone. They think mom and dad are money trees, so this way, there's a finite amount of money and that's it.
OMG I feel sooo cheap now. I give my kids like $40-$50 each.
Of course there's Waldo and TE who are money trees.
HAHA

Have fun tomorrow with Kat! I thought Mo was going, too?

Not much going on - I wanted to head to DTD, but I have this horrible headache going on! I think I need a glass of wine tonight. We rented the last 2 DVD's of True Blood season 1, so we'll watch some of that tonight when the kids hit the sack.

At least you are not watching anything scary like Coraline

Going to bed . Will be on the road early to meet Kat and KC!

Hope you have fun

Good Morning Fockers!!Just hom from a 1hour day and still have to do an overnite check !!!

My NEWS today s GOOD ! I was taking to a lady at the organization that plansvacatons for the Disabled as oe o my guys is going on a fishing trp!! I got to telling he how much I love Disney an h is sendin me an application to ban escort!! I would have to be intervewed butshe said I ws perfect fo it !!! Heres the deal I would get to go to Disney for free!!!!!

Rosie! That is incredible. I hope it works out!!

 

[jcc0621]

Just a quick check in to say hi and see you later. Off to meet with Kat! Have a great day everyone

 

[DisneyJo]

Missed you!

You too

MIssed you. Glad you are back

Awww you too

Well we emptied it tonight and the boys has $100 that came out of his bank, plus $90 on a gift card left from last year, and I will add $10 to make it an even $200 bucks.

We just write a how much money they have on a piece of paper then they deduct it every time they spend something, this way any leftovers are in $ not Disney $

My NEWS today s GOOD ! I was taking to a lady at the organization that plansvacatons for the Disabled as oe o my guys is going on a fishing trp!! I got to telling he how much I love Disney an h is sendin me an application to ban escort!! I would have to be intervewed butshe said I ws perfect fo it !!! Heres the deal I would get to go to Disney for free!!!!!

Wow fantastic Rosie you would be great for that job

Hi Jo! Missed you

Awww thanks you too

Just a quick check in to say hi and see you later. Off to meet with Kat! Have a great day everyone

Have loads of fun Janet


I slept in so late today, about 10.30am Haven't done that in years and it's because David went to work and the girls aren't here! Not sure what we're doing later, D wants to go to the cinema but we can't see Harry Potter as Ellie wants to see it, need to see what else is on!

 

[englishrose47]

Morning All!! es I am psyched about the ESCORT deal !!! They have some AWESOME trips including a Disney Cruise !!!!! I didnt ask for an application she offered !!! Was impessed that I knew Disney so well !!

Jo Glad you are back!!

Yeah for Jimmy and $200!!

 

[boysmom5150]

Hi everyone
It has been a super long time..I have been trying to read along here and there(from my phone-not easy)so I am sort of in the know

whats wrong with the DIS-I had a super fantastic multi-quote and TWICE it went POOF!!

Hope everyone is doing well and having a great summer. V,T,LL have great time in WDW sorry I will miss you by a few days. Cant wait to read about it your TR's
We leave for our 1st trip to BLT on Aug 7th. We cant wait. We are going to meet up with Janet 1 day(hopefully others too as we have some of the same park days---JANET ILL HAVE MY STALKING GLASSES ON!!!)

I just got a postcard in the mail today saying we will get our mini-fountain tile in the mail soon along with a special piece of BLT artwork!!We cant wait!!The 1st 1000 founding members of BLT got a special tile that will go around the Temp Fountain at BLT. When I get in I will post a pic of it.

It has been a crazy busy summer for us. We are hardly home. Lots of trips. I took the boys on my 1st ever SOLO trip without P to South Carolina!!!I dont like to fly so flying without P was hard BUT they boys were so good and looked after ME.Funny story--Happy needed to goto the bathroom and I said I couldnt take him as noone to watch Bashful. Happy said to me "where do you think he is gonna go, we are stuck on a plane!!I guess he told me.
I let Happy go himself(he is 7) Then of course Bashful wants to go himself too(he is 4--I dont think so)Have I told you how much I HATE plane bathrooms!!OMG

We are home this week/weekend as Happy has Hockey Camp and a few b-day parties so I will try to check in.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Should be fun. Mo was supposed to go, but she had no one to watch the pugs, and it's to long of a ride for her to do in one day.

Bummer!

Going to bed . Will be on the road early to meet Kat and KC! Should be there about 11:00am so think of us Will check in when I get back. Have a great Saturday everyone!

Have fun! Safe travels!

Good Heres the deal I would get to go to Disney for free!!!!!

That's awesome, Rosie!

At least you are not watching anything scary like Coraline

Oh and you're not cheap! You've got 3 times more kids than I do!

I slept in so late today, about 10.30am Haven't done that in years and it's because David went to work and the girls aren't here! Not sure what we're doing later, D wants to go to the cinema but we can't see Harry Potter as Ellie wants to see it, need to see what else is on!

How about The Hangover?

Hi everyone
It has been a super long time..I have been trying to read along here and there(from my phone-not easy)so I am sort of in the know

Hey, T! We've missed you!

It has been a crazy busy summer for us. We are hardly home. Lots of trips. I took the boys on my 1st ever SOLO trip without P to South Carolina!!!I dont like to fly so flying without P was hard BUT they boys were so good and looked after ME.Funny story--Happy needed to goto the bathroom and I said I couldnt take him as noone to watch Bashful. Happy said to me "where do you think he is gonna go, we are stuck on a plane!!I guess he told me.

Wow, you're a brave woman!

I let Happy go himself(he is 7) Then of course Bashful wants to go himself too(he is 4--I dont think so)Have I told you how much I HATE plane bathrooms!!OMG

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Happy Saturday Fockers!

Today is packing day! I've got to get the kitchen under control this weekend! We got a bunch of boxes, so that's the plan for today. Sounds exciting, doesn't it?

Supposed to be hotter than blazes today - but that's good. I need to get used to hot weather 'cause only

3 more FUZZY days until DISNEY!!!
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I have to tell you a funny thing... you all know what a big 'ol Momma's boy is, right? Well, yesterday we were in the pool and he swam up to me and grabbed my face and said "Kiss me, woman!" Andy asked WTH he's been watching!

Off to finish my coffee and grab a shower before the craziness begins!