The convergence of everything I love in WDW! Nov 2011 PTR-p.9 updated plans!

[aprilisis]

Hi April,
Hope all is well...did the town you work in get power back?

Poor Vermont! I didn't realize how bad they got hit! how awful.

Hi Dee, no power loss for us - thank goodness...9am - 3pm can be a LONG time!
My co-worker in Boxford has not had power since 9am on Sunday...and as of this afternoon still NO power...yikes! she's been showering at a friend's house...and she lives alone..so no power and no company!!! shoot me now!

Most people I know have power back FINALLY. My cousin in CT still does not have it, though. It's really awful- everyone lost all of the food in their refrigerators. Most of the Town I work in has gotten power- but I know a few still do not have it. I just remember the ice storm in 2008- I lost power for a week. We have a well, too, so we had no water. My grandmother (who lived next door) was on oxygen & had to go to the hospital- and she never came back. So I am SUPER nervous during any storm that may cause a power outage now. I feel lucky that we didn't lose power this time.

 

[aprilisis]

I thought I would share some photos of the pets during the hurricane.
The old rescue cat, Chuck, was completely oblivious:

Coco just read the paper:

Gracie was happy-go-lucky as usual:

And Isis was annoyed that I had the audacity to let any raindrops fall on her:

She used to give me the same look when she was 5 weeks old:

When I had taken her out that morning, it was already pouring & she usually won't go outside if it is raining. I held the umbrella over her while I got soaked, but the rain was blowing sideways, so she still got a little wet. She was NOT happy!

Well- I am trying to get focused & write an update for my November trip. I will hopefully have that done this weekend. I DID make February plans to go to Vegas with my friend who lives in NYC, too! John wants to take a beach vacation in July, so it looks like I'll have to wait FOREVER to go back to WDW. I know that I can't wait until next Fall to go, so maybe I'll book a 4 day weekend in early June or something. It just seems like life has been chaotic lately, so I've lost focus on anything & everything.
Have a great holiday weekend!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

That look on Isis's face is hilarious! Phoenix doesn't mind standing in the rain, but he HATES walking on wet grass. Any other surface he doesn't care, but wet grass he avoids.

 

[mickeystoontown]

And they say animals go all crazy when there's impending bad weather. Your's look like they were just chillin'. You have some pretty cool trips coming up and I am jealous. I am missing Disney right bad so now I could just scream. Right now, our travel dates are May 23rd to June 2, 2012. Those may change though if Disney decides to come out with any specials. Maybe, we could meet up if you decide to go early June.

 

[KatMark]

Love the pics of the animals.

Can't wait to hear about more plans. Have a great holiday weekend.

 

[407-W-DISNEY]

HI April,
Just checking in....you have some great trips planned!

you're a nice doggie mommy to hold an umbrella for Isis! my 2 hate the rain...but I stand in my basement watching them outside! LOL
I'll have to make sure Isis never tells them about the umbrella or they will DEMAND the same treatment!! It's bad enough that my husband and I have to carry one of the dogs up and down all stairs...he doesn't like stairs I guess

 

[aprilisis]

That look on Isis's face is hilarious! Phoenix doesn't mind standing in the rain, but he HATES walking on wet grass. Any other surface he doesn't care, but wet grass he avoids.

Isis is definitely girly because she won't go near mud. If she steps in any, she picks up her foot & looks at me like "umm...aren't you going to clean my foot now"? LOL That's funny that Phoenix hates wet grass. I wonder if it is because it's kind of slippery.

And they say animals go all crazy when there's impending bad weather. Your's look like they were just chillin'. You have some pretty cool trips coming up and I am jealous. I am missing Disney right bad so now I could just scream. Right now, our travel dates are May 23rd to June 2, 2012. Those may change though if Disney decides to come out with any specials. Maybe, we could meet up if you decide to go early June.

I will DEFINITELY need some kind of Disney break in there because I will go crazy if I have to wait a year to go back!! I would love to meet up if we're there at the same time!

Love the pics of the animals.

Can't wait to hear about more plans. Have a great holiday weekend.

Thanks!! I'm still slacking on updating my plans. I've been in a funk for a little while. I have to shake it off. You will be in WDW in...11 days?!?! I hope you have a great trip!

HI April,
Just checking in....you have some great trips planned!

you're a nice doggie mommy to hold an umbrella for Isis! my 2 hate the rain...but I stand in my basement watching them outside! LOL
I'll have to make sure Isis never tells them about the umbrella or they will DEMAND the same treatment!! It's bad enough that my husband and I have to carry one of the dogs up and down all stairs...he doesn't like stairs I guess

Thanks! LOL Well, I tried a raincoat for her, but she just stood there & stared at me until I took it off of her. As soon as I took it off, she did her business & ran inside.
I think that's really nice that you guys carry one of your dogs up & down stairs! Does he hate all stairs or just certain ones?

 

[aprilisis]

You guys are just gonna kill me. I still haven't gotten an update together. I've been in a cranky/depressed mood all week. I started a diet & started exercising a week ago & I feel like nothing is working. It is discouraging. I promise I will shake it off & write up something soon. I'm going to start working out a little harder this week & we'll see if that helps my mood/sleep/weight loss journey. It doesn't help that I never go anywhere because I'm trying to preserve my car for my work commute. The mileage is really up there. Sorry for complaining about trivial stuff. I will have an update by the end of the week. Thanks for sticking with me.

 

[KatMark]

You guys are just gonna kill me. I still haven't gotten an update together. I've been in a cranky/depressed mood all week. I started a diet & started exercising a week ago & I feel like nothing is working. It is discouraging. I promise I will shake it off & write up something soon. I'm going to start working out a little harder this week & we'll see if that helps my mood/sleep/weight loss journey. It doesn't help that I never go anywhere because I'm trying to preserve my car for my work commute. The mileage is really up there. Sorry for complaining about trivial stuff. I will have an update by the end of the week. Thanks for sticking with me.

Please don't fret it; we all go through these moods (I've been dieting for months with a bunch of DIS girls and there are days I just want to say the he** with it all!).

When you are ready, we'll still be here.

 

[mickeystoontown]

You guys are just gonna kill me. I still haven't gotten an update together. I've been in a cranky/depressed mood all week. I started a diet & started exercising a week ago & I feel like nothing is working. It is discouraging. I promise I will shake it off & write up something soon. I'm going to start working out a little harder this week & we'll see if that helps my mood/sleep/weight loss journey. It doesn't help that I never go anywhere because I'm trying to preserve my car for my work commute. The mileage is really up there. Sorry for complaining about trivial stuff. I will have an update by the end of the week. Thanks for sticking with me.

I'd be in a bad mood too if I were on a diet. I actually need to be on one....I'm getting a stomach and I hate that!

You know I'll be around when you get back to updating.

 

[PhoenixStrength]

You guys are just gonna kill me. I still haven't gotten an update together. I've been in a cranky/depressed mood all week. I started a diet & started exercising a week ago & I feel like nothing is working. It is discouraging. I promise I will shake it off & write up something soon. I'm going to start working out a little harder this week & we'll see if that helps my mood/sleep/weight loss journey. It doesn't help that I never go anywhere because I'm trying to preserve my car for my work commute. The mileage is really up there. Sorry for complaining about trivial stuff. I will have an update by the end of the week. Thanks for sticking with me.

Don't feel bad, we won't kill you, especially since we don't have your address!

Seriously though, don't be discouraged by the lack of weight loss so far. It took 3 weeks before I started losing any weight on my new exercise and meal plan (I don't consider mine a diet, since I plan on sticking to it forever!). And now within less than 6 months I have lost over 30 lbs. Just give it time, your body will adjust to the changes.

 

[aprilisis]

Please don't fret it; we all go through these moods (I've been dieting for months with a bunch of DIS girls and there are days I just want to say the he** with it all!).

When you are ready, we'll still be here.

Thanks. It just stinks when you feel like you've been hungry & excercising your butt off only to realize you are losing NO weight. That's where I am now. I'm trying to not give up.

I'd be in a bad mood too if I were on a diet. I actually need to be on one....I'm getting a stomach and I hate that!

You know I'll be around when you get back to updating.

Thanks. You know what my bad mood is from??? Pizza withdrawals!!! No pizza= Crabby Crabberson.

Don't feel bad, we won't kill you, especially since we don't have your address!

Seriously though, don't be discouraged by the lack of weight loss so far. It took 3 weeks before I started losing any weight on my new exercise and meal plan (I don't consider mine a diet, since I plan on sticking to it forever!). And now within less than 6 months I have lost over 30 lbs. Just give it time, your body will adjust to the changes.

Oh, man! 3 weeks?? That makes me feel a lot better. Thank you! I was starting to lose hope that anything would change. Congratulations on your weight loss!

 

[aprilisis]

Sorry it has been a kajillion years since I have posted an update of my plans. I'm hoping there will not be any more changes to my plans, but you never know.

I leave for the airport SUPER early on Tuesday November 8. John will drive me to the airport & when I get there, I wait in line until the ticket counter opens. I will check my luggage, then wait in the security line. After going through security, I wait in the Dunkin Donuts line for a coffee & then camp out at the gate until I can board. I usually read or sleep on the plane. When I arrive in Orlando I will go straight to the ME area & catch my bus. After checking in at YC, I am thinking about scheduling a mani/pedi at Periwig's. I plan to spend a while at MK & have dinner at Liberty Tree. This is my carb-load restaurant because I Loooooooove mac & cheese AND potatoes. I'm guessing it will be a pretty early night.

The next morning, I hope to get to DHS for rope drop & run to TSMM. I haven't spent a TON of time in this park & I'm going to just wander & take photos. I have lunch at the Brown Derby. I NEVER order dessert, but I will order it there. I'm dying to try the grapefruit cake. After DHS, I plan to head back to YC for a little rest- and maybe a swim- then it is off to EPCOT for dinner at Via Napoli and EMH. If I get there early enough, I will do the "Behind the Seeds" tour.

Thursday is AK day. I have a lunch scheduled at Tusker House- I have never had lunch there before, so I am excited. I *really* want to do Wild Africa Trek again, but it is just not in the cards unless I win the lottery. I was thinking of booking Backstage Safari, but I have read some scathing reviews on it, so now I am on the fence. If I have time, I want to run over to DHS to see them turn on the Osborne Lights, then head to dinner at La Hacienda. I am really looking forward to this after I found out they have a whole vegetarian menu! I'm crossing my fingers for cheese enchiladas! Did I mention that I'm off my diet that week??? I DO still plan to make use of the Ship Shape Health Club or just run on the walkway around YC, BC, Boardwalk, Swan & Dolphin.

Friday I am going to breakfast at Cape May, then to DtD for Festival of the Masters. I really can't wait to see this. It isn't advertised a lot & I have only seen a few photos from it. You can bet that I'll make up for that. After FotM, shopping, and FINALLY getting a cupcake from Babycakes, I will go back to YC for a break. That night I will go to MVMCP. I didn't reserve a dinner because I love all of the MK counter service locations so much. My mood will determine which location I visit.

Saturday I plan to go back to AK and Dtd. That night I am going to EPCOT to watch Big Bad VooDoo Daddy and for dinner at Rose & Crown.

Sunday I have a late lunch at Les Chefs De France. I'm not sure how long I will stay at EPCOT, but I plan to spend EMH at DHS. More Osborne Lights & Star Tours!!!

My flight leaves at 1:30 the next day, so I'm not sure that there will be time to do anything in the morning.

Other than that, I'm supposed to go see Lion King 3-D this weekend. I can't wait! I think I am going to the MGM Grand in CT for my birthday next month, too! I'll try to remember to take photos. I hope you all have a great weekend!

 

[KatMark]

April, the plans sound great. May I ask, what is Festival of the Masters?

Your ADR's sound pretty good (just a heads up...Mark did NOT like the grapefruit cake).

 

[Chaitali]

Your plans sound great! I'm planning on eating at Tusker House and Rose and Crown in October! I've heard good things about both. And I'm hoping to make it to Baby Cakes also. I can't believe how close your trip is The summer has flown by.

 

[natebenma]

Love your plans! Sounds like really good pacing- busy but not crazy. Good dining choices, too.

Can't wait to see your photos of Hollywood Studios, the MVMCP, Osborne Lights, THE YACHT CLUB. And the FOOD. OH, the food!!!

Have a great weekend!

 

[aprilisis]

April, the plans sound great. May I ask, what is Festival of the Masters?

Your ADR's sound pretty good (just a heads up...Mark did NOT like the grapefruit cake).

Thanks! Festival of the Masters is like an open-air art show in DtD. I've never been, so I'm not sure what to expect. I'm REALLY looking forward to it!

Your plans sound great! I'm planning on eating at Tusker House and Rose and Crown in October! I've heard good things about both. And I'm hoping to make it to Baby Cakes also. I can't believe how close your trip is The summer has flown by.

Thanks! Your trip is right around the corner, too! I can't wait to hear what you think of Tusker House. Rose & Crown is great...I've eaten there a few times & liked it a lot every time. Cute waiters with those accents don't hurt, either.

Love your plans! Sounds like really good pacing- busy but not crazy. Good dining choices, too.

Can't wait to see your photos of Hollywood Studios, the MVMCP, Osborne Lights, THE YACHT CLUB. And the FOOD. OH, the food!!!

Have a great weekend!

Thanks! I definitely have to be better about food photos this time. I hardly got any during my last trip. I was over on your TR a little while ago drooling over your Mythos photos!
I am so excited for the Osborne Lights. That is one of my favorite things!

 

[aprilisis]

I had to puppy-sit (Tyson) this weekend for my cousin:

He's a very cute puppy, but he isn't happy unless he is laying on you. This makes it impossible to get anything done around the house, so I got NOTHING done all weekend. Plus, Isis was totally mad at me. She didn't like the puppy one bit- he was WAY too rambunctious for her.
This week is off to a crazy start. Everyone at work is crabby, I'm tired & restless, and I STILL don't feel like I'm losing weight. I'm working out EVERY day, too- except Thursdays because I work late.
On a good note, I did book Caesar's Palace for the Vegas trip in February.

 

[natebenma]

How old is Tyson? Puppy? How big is this dog gonna get?

My son was just going by the computer as I was looking at the pictures- Ben couldn't believe how cute he is!

Hope things start looking up for the rest of your week

 

[PhoenixStrength]

Tyson is adorable! Phoenix would love me puppy-sitting, though my cats would never forgive me....