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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I hope that P&PP is still going strong in 2010. My next trip is Dec 2008 so I will be going to MVMCP but I would love to get a chance to enjoy the P&PP if it is still around the spring or summer of 2010.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I saw the first hour of Biggest Loser tonight while waiting for the House premiere. It looks like a very interesting show, I have never seen it before but have heard of it. Perhaps I will have to start watching it, maybe it will help me with my motivation in losing weight.

 

[DisneyJo]

CE your trip sounds fantastic how great that your Mum could look after the boys

Welcome to all our newbies, these mods have done us a favour as we've got more members

OK I need to issue a rule, no talking about US Shows that I watch as I don't get them for several weeks after you, the ones I watch are Lost, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewifes, I think that's it


Oh yeah found out I came 6th out of 24 people yesterday, so not too bad!

 

[Muffinygood]

Wow! More Future Fockers! This is great! And we are elite too! Hot dog! I knew we was special!
Ddad still has the Focker training manual in the World so just hop in for now and we'll get ya all trained up later! When you get a feel for your special talent, just self-appoint you an official job (look at our siggies for the ones we have! )


Yes, our motto is "there is nothing " unless it is something that I know nothing about.......and since I know everything, that's not a problem!

Thanks for the welcome! I think I'll like it here. I guess I'll have to wait for my "special purpose" to show up. I'm not sure what it is yet. Can someone tell me what page I should read to find out what happened to TE's daughter? I am guessing it was a school bullying thing but the it says the police ate with her and now I'm all wondering what happened.

OH, and Amy- Congrats to your DS on his "big kid football game!!"

Football scares me half to death. All of DS14's friends play but he didn't wan to. Whew. Sigh of relief.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

OK I need to issue a rule, no talking about US Shows that I watch as I don't get them for several weeks after you, the ones I watch are Lost, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewifes, I think that's it


Oh yeah found out I came 6th out of 24 people yesterday, so not too bad!

Well talking about Lost won't be a problem for a while. It doesn't start up until Feb.

 

[cmp1111]

CE: Love the avatar!

Love the pics too--I am gonna read through the neat TR in the morning cause I wanna get the full effect! (and I LOVE free expense trips at the Hilton!!) Somehow I thought you were on an island, so thanks for the geography lesson too!

Congrats on 1000!!!! We are always to hear to celebrate each other's milestones!

Thanks, TE! More pictures to come!

CE,I love the pictures! Everything looks beautiful and it sounds like you and your DH had some awesome adult time.Looking forward to reading more.

Well DS11 survived ,and they even won,his first football game with the "big Boys". He could barely walk when he got home though.He didn't come off of the field at all during the game.

Thanks, Amy, and I'm glad the football went well!

CE your trip sounds fantastic how great that your Mum could look after the boys

Oh yeah found out I came 6th out of 24 people yesterday, so not too bad!

Thanks, Jo, and congrats!

 

[cmp1111]

So, having read the little hotel info book, we found that there were the shuttles into either town from the hotel. D & the copilot & flight attendant had taxied into Cabo San Lucas Saturday night before I arrived, and it was $25 each way. The hotel listed the shuttle as $15/person for an all day deal, into either or both towns, so we decided to check that out on Monday. We got up, went to eat our free breakfast, then asked at the concierge desk. Turns out that the $15 fee only applied to time-share owners, it was free for us. They ran a lot of shuttles during the day, so we should just turn up 10 minutes or so before the one we wanted and let them know. In high season, I guess you have to reserve a day in advance, but for this time of year, no problem.

So, I think we walked and did some ocean bobbing, then cleaned up and headed into San Jose for a later lunch and some shopping.

D & crew had arrived on Independence Day - little known fact, to me at least - Cinco de Mayo celebrates a battle victory but is NOT Independence Day! So, the town still had decorations up, and looked very festive:

We did some shopping and then found a little bar & grill for lunch. Tacos de pollo, yum! (and, only $5!). Here's D enjoying the day, if not a cerveza:

We then wandered some more and caught the 5:30 shuttle back to the hotel. I think we swam in the pool for a bit and then had dinner at the casual restaurant again. I had a hunkering for a hamburger, which was terrific as well.

The next day we shuttled later in the day to Cabo San Lucas after breakfast, ocean, swimming, etc.

I think Los Cabos is a great area for spring breakers, and also golfers (there are 5 courses designed by Jack Nicklaus in the area - Jo, tell David to take you!) and sport fishermen. We couldn't do any of the boat snorkeling/fishing/sightseeing tours because of D. being on call. We both golf some, though I haven't in several years, but it was really too hot and we didn't come prepared. So, there wasn't a whole lot to do. I am fine relaxing by the sea or at the pool, with a book, a drink, etc., I'm totally happy. D, on the other hand, likes to GO, GO, GO. He had said if I wasn't there he would have been completely bored. As it was, he was OK, but still trying to find things to keep him occupied was a challenge.

So, the next 4 days were really just about the same - swimming, walks on the beach, a shuttle into one town or the other. (Yes, we did got to Cabo Wabo, DM...) Not much to report on, but I have some more nice pictures.
Here I am in a bar/grill called O Mole Mio in San Lucas:

We thought these pelicans were cool - those birds are BIG!

Now, this was kind of funny. We hit a restaurant in San Jose called the Tropicana. If you're ever there, I highly recommend it. D ordered some stuffed peppers that were very gourmet and very good, but it was just two halves of peppers. I ordered a house specialty of molcajete, a delicious combo of meats, peppers and cheese. However, it was GIGANTIC! We could have easily shared, and it came in this, just to make you feel really good about ordering it:

Yeah, that's a big iron pig. So was I!

Here's the same square from before, but lit up at night:

Here's the infinity pool at breakfast on the last full day there:

I just really like this picture for some reason. D took it when I wasn't aware:

That last day we had this waiting after our housekeeping service:

I hadn't ever seen towel animals anywhere other than Disney! I was so excited!

Saturday morning we both had to get up super early - my shuttle was coming at 6:15, D's crew ride at 6:30. The check in process was odd to my little American self - I was very early, and there weren't that many people in line ahead of me at the check in counter, but they had 6 security tables set up for a checked bag inspection, and only one American Airlines employee working the counter. So, I got check by the security right away, then stood at my table for 35 minutes (no joke) waiting for the one guy at the counter to finish the people who'd gotten there ahead of me. The security employees did a really good job of knowing who was next for the counter, but... Finally just as I would have been next for the single American Airlines guy, two more AA employees came out and started in on the back log. By this point, there was a good long queue of folks waiting, so I guess they know what they need, but...

I went ahead and went through the regular security line just to be done, but then found that there are no restaurants on the gate side! I was so hungry! And, no first class for me on this end, so I didn't eat anything on the plane, either ($3 for a bag of chips seemed ridiculous and also a bad breakfast...) We got to DFW with no hitches and aside from a long wait for the bags in the customs area, no problem there. But, I was really, really ready to eat, so that was torture... Finally my bags came, I cleared customs fine, got on the little train (similar to MCO's, but much longer) that took me to the right terminal, and ATE.

The flight home to Boston was completely uneventful, and only remarkable because it wasn't full, so I got a row to myself. D flew straight home from Cabo, so he was able to pick me up at the airport with no problem.

It was a really lovely and relaxing trip, though we didn't "do" much. I always appreciate the chance to remember that I really, really like my DH. The kids did fine with my mum - she's awesome! Plus, it gave the added bonus of really being SO happy to be with them when I returned, rather than feeling obligated or run down or whatever by the day to day stuff with kids - those of you who are parents know what I mean!

Thanks for letting me share!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Thanks for sharing all your photos and memories of the trip. Cabo looks like a beautiful place to visit. That town square was very pretty!

That pool area looks nice and relaxing, my kinda place. What was the exact name of the hotel? I would like to write it down on my list of places to visit. The list is starting to get very long!

I agree with you, that shot of yourself looking out at the ocean is very beautiful and captures the nature of your trip perfectly.

 

[boysmom5150]

Ok somehow I am trying to catch up!!Glad your back CE and I will read about your trip soon I hope .
9 days till we leave

 

[cmp1111]

Thanks for sharing all your photos and memories of the trip. Cabo looks like a beautiful place to visit. That town square was very pretty!

That pool area looks nice and relaxing, my kinda place. What was the exact name of the hotel? I would like to write it down on my list of places to visit. The list is starting to get very long!

I agree with you, that shot of yourself looking out at the ocean is very beautiful and captures the nature of your trip perfectly.

Thanks, Lessa. It was the Hilton Los Cabos.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Wow, CE! You're Cabo trip sounded mucho fantastico!

Glad you're back safe and sound!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Will it start in August? and go through when?

I have read some great reports from the party.

I'm pretty sure 2008 will start around the same time as 2007. Mid August I would say until early September. I'm banking on buying my tickets this time, for sure! I'm not missing out this time!

 

[jcc0621]

I just wanted to post this 'cause I'm so excited!!!!!

P&PP is returning next AUGUST!!!

Can't wait

 

[DisneyJo]

CE I forgot to say congratulations on your 1000th post

I loved the rest of your TR and love the photo of you on the beach, I'll remember about the golf

Jess hurt her fingers on Sunday at Sunday Club which is held in the school, she was running and bashed them on the coat pegs, well being the thoughtful caring Mother I am I just gave them a kiss and told her to get on with it! She taped them together and I sent her to school on the Monday, at lunchtime she went to the school nurse as the tape was coming off and she said she thought they were broken So we took her to the Dr's me feeling a bit guilty and she said that she had just bruised the soft tissue, not broken, to keep them taped and elevated so she's now wearing a sling!!! But they're still really sore


David and I went for a walk this morning around a nearby lake, there were quite a lot of people also there, a lady was jogging in front, when we reached the end we found out that a man had run out of the bushes at her and he was completely naked She was really upset, he must have been waiting for someone on their own!!!! Thing is it was freezing cold, if you're going to strip it may as well be hot

 

[MacAddict]

We're at 11 days, too! Are you going to the MNSSHP meet on Oct. 5th? We'll be at the Haunted Mansion at 7pm. We are going to take a group picture and then ride the HM together!

-Michelle

Hey Michelle,

Yes indeedy! We will be there, we just arrive that day too on DME, so we wil relax that afternoon, have ADR at CM for 5pm and then we will scoot over to meet ya'll at the HM for 7.

Mike

 

[daisy_77]

Hi!

I see the TFW in all my favorite TR's and I thought I would come by and see what was up.

I think I joined the old thread back before it was moved for some reason...I don't remember.

I wanna chat and get my TFW on! I scoped out the scene on my last trip and didn't see one diser! I am going to be prepared for our next trip.

I am not sure if there is an initiation to get in the club here....so I brought you all lime margaritas.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Jess hurt her fingers on Sunday at Sunday Club which is held in the school, she was running and bashed them on the coat pegs, well being the thoughtful caring Mother I am I just gave them a kiss and told her to get on with it! She taped them together and I sent her to school on the Monday, at lunchtime she went to the school nurse as the tape was coming off and she said she thought they were broken So we took her to the Dr's me feeling a bit guilty and she said that she had just bruised the soft tissue, not broken, to keep them taped and elevated so she's now wearing a sling!!! But they're still really sore

Oh poor thing! I hope she feels better soon!

David and I went for a walk this morning around a nearby lake, there were quite a lot of people also there, a lady was jogging in front, when we reached the end we found out that a man had run out of the bushes at her and he was completely naked She was really upset, he must have been waiting for someone on their own!!!! Thing is it was freezing cold, if you're going to strip it may as well be hot

OMG! Sounds like a Benny Hill Show episode!

Hi!
I see the TFW in all my favorite TR's and I thought I would come by and see what was up.I am not sure if there is an initiation to get in the club here....so I brought you all lime margaritas.

Hi Daisy! back(?) Oh and of course we all love the lime margarita's!

 

[jcc0621]

Hi!

I see the TFW in all my favorite TR's and I thought I would come by and see what was up.

I think I joined the old thread back before it was moved for some reason...I don't remember.

I wanna chat and get my TFW on! I scoped out the scene on my last trip and didn't see one diser! I am going to be prepared for our next trip.

I am not sure if there is an initiation to get in the club here....so I brought you all lime margaritas.

Welcome aboard. You will learn quickly with this group that booze and chocolate will make everyone happy

CE: Your trip sounds great, but I am more like your DH always want to go go go. My DH is more like you. COntent to lie on the beach, read a book,etc.

 

[cherbear]

CE I forgot to say congratulations on your 1000th post

I loved the rest of your TR and love the photo of you on the beach, I'll remember about the golf

Jess hurt her fingers on Sunday at Sunday Club which is held in the school, she was running and bashed them on the coat pegs, well being the thoughtful caring Mother I am I just gave them a kiss and told her to get on with it! She taped them together and I sent her to school on the Monday, at lunchtime she went to the school nurse as the tape was coming off and she said she thought they were broken So we took her to the Dr's me feeling a bit guilty and she said that she had just bruised the soft tissue, not broken, to keep them taped and elevated so she's now wearing a sling!!! But they're still really sore


David and I went for a walk this morning around a nearby lake, there were quite a lot of people also there, a lady was jogging in front, when we reached the end we found out that a man had run out of the bushes at her and he was completely naked She was really upset, he must have been waiting for someone on their own!!!! Thing is it was freezing cold, if you're going to strip it may as well be hot

poor thing...sounds painful!


a naked man from the bushes? That's just CREEPY!

 

[cherbear]

I think I need the cliffnotes version of everything on TFW thread from the 15th til present!