The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 31

[UP Disney]

Help!! I need some ticket advice please.

Here's the deal. My AP expires on Nov. 30th. That day I will spend at EPCOT.

Then I will be at Disney for 3 more days. Supposed no hopping. (we'll see!)

I don't anticipate returning until Dec. 11th of next year.

Should I buy the ap for $336 or just the 3 day pass for $215? confused3 The hopper would be $265. When I put it on paper, it looks so simple... renew the ap! But if I don't go back all of next year, I would have spent a lot of money for 3 days... Oh what to do, what to do...

You know you'll go back next year! And if you don't get the AP, if the opportunity comes up you would be kicking yourself for not getting the AP.

Ok, now that I've said that, what is the chance that you'll be going back before December next year?

 

[bear74]

here are pictures of what Heidi sent me in the ornament exchange. I need to retake 2 of the photos as they turned out

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I had to call and order them (at least I thought I had to) because we are going on the AP discount night.

Ah! Lucky you! No discount for us this year. But we are excited to be going again!

Vicki to all of you. I hope you all can come to terms with his decision. especially his other 2 children.

Vicki, I am sorry about FIL. But I have to say that there comes a point where quality is more important than quantity. If he can have 6-12 good months and be satisfied with that then I hope the rest of the family can understand.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth sorry your mom is a horses patuty(sp)

Oh, she isn't, really. She's just, I don't know. Immature, maybe? She doesn't do things to intentionally be disrespectful or hurtful, that's just how it turns out. My cousin says our mothers subconsciously want to punish us for being self-sufficient. (Her mom is my mom's sister.) We both have 2 sisters. Her oldest sister is just a train wreck and her middle sister is physically and mentally handicapped. My middle sister is the train wreck and my youngest sister is still a minor. So my cousin's theory is that since we don't require any "hands on" mothering that we are to be regarded as outsiders and treated accordingly. But her mother is VERY good to her DD. My mother isn't interested in DS because he isn't a baby, I guess. Shame on me for running my own life and shame on DS for growing up.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Jennifer - Cute ornaments! Heidi did a good job!

 

[Tammi67]

Jennifer - great stuff!

Elizabeth - I hope you can work out things with your family so that you will be able to enjoy the holiday.

 

[bear74]

Jennifer - Cute ornaments! Heidi did a good job!

the one I have to retake a picture of is a 4 pack of princess rnaments and my tink playing cards.

Heidi did an awesome job. the minnie mouse is a magnet

 

[UP Disney]

Let me think about this Mrs. Addicted to the mouse. What is the likelyhood that you won't plan another trip in there sometime? If there is even the slightest chance that you will make another trip then I would go with the AP. I'm not sure how you could stand not seeing Mickey for a whole year.

We know her so well, don't we?

 

[Tammi67]

He are some of Nicholas' Pow Wow pictures.

They never said anything about people taking pictures, so he took a lot.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Here are DS's ornaments from Hunter. There is also a really cool pin, but he already took off with that. Besides, I haven't mastered taking photos of pins.



Click to enlarge.

The snowman is a photo holder so we'll have to choose a nice photo to go in it. Maybe one from our December trip!

 

[bear74]

Great pictures Nicholas.

 

[bear74]

Great ornaments Elizabeth.

 

[tinker1bell]

We are back from my In-Laws. My FIL has decided not to have the surgery. He is 84 years old and has decided the pain & recovery aren't worth it. He was told he probably has 6 months to a year. It is his decision. Chuck's brother & sister are having trouble accepting this. Chuck has been preparing Katrina, Becky & I for this for at least a year. This week-end when my mom was here and asked how he was doing, Chuck told her he is preparing for his death (that was before he even had the heart attack). I'm not saying that I'm happy with the decision but I'm trying to be supportive anyways. I keep reminding myself that I don't want him to have the surgery for himself but for us. I understand him not wanting to be an invalid (55% chance of stroke with the surgery). He does have meds to take for his heart and they are watching his sugar levels because they were high yesterday. Otherwise, it is life as usual for him.

Vicki and Chuck

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Jennifer - great stuff!

Elizabeth - I hope you can work out things with your family so that you will be able to enjoy the holiday.

The ironic thing is that I know we will have a lovely Thanksgiving with my bosses. My mother gives me stress. And DH muttering about my mother under his breath gives me even more stress. And vacation bids the Monday after Thanksgiving give me the most stress of all!

It makes me sad for DS that my mother sort of treats him as an afterthought. She'll fit him in after she has already seen my sister's kids and taken my other sister to do whatever she wants to do. I will have to ask her if she is going to be able to get his ornament for him. They always exchange the Hallmark "Grandma" and "Grandson" ornaments. If she can't get one for him I will buy it and slip it to her so she can give it to him. Even though we aren't putting our tree up this year I want him to have his ornament from her, and I want him to give one to her.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Tammi - Very cool pow-wow pics! How did Nicholas manage to get his head back from that fox? Looks like a lot of fun! And it is nice that they didn't demand that you tip them after you took the photos like that guy did to me in Ft. Worth!

 

[Tammi67]

I know your feelings about the Grandma/Grandson thing. My kids' 'other' grandma (their dad's mom) has seen Nicholas once, when he was 6 months old, and has NEVER seen Alyssa. She lives in Illinois. That being said, their dad goes years without seeing her too.

 

[UP Disney]

We've been twice, and to MNSSHP twice too. I think I like MVMCP better. I just enjoy the festiveness (is that a word) of the season.

Chuck keeps telling me he wants to go back this December. We loved the MVMCP, Osborne Lights, all the resorts decorations, etc. I keep telling him no. He better stop asking or he'll catch me in a weak moment. I'd love to go but we have a trip in March and a trip in June for all 4 of us. We really should save our money.

 

[tinker1bell]

He are some of Nicholas' Pow Wow pictures.

I wonder if he did the grass dance. Young men are chosen to dance and flatten the grass before the ceremonies begin. Great costume

They never said anything about people taking pictures, so he took a lot.

Was the first guy the head dancer? Very neat regalia


I wonder if the second young man did the grass dance. Young men are chosen to dance and flatten the grass before the ceremonies begin. Great costume

 

[bear74]

I know your feelings about the Grandma/Grandson thing. My kids' 'other' grandma (their dad's mom) has seen Nicholas once, when he was 6 months old, and has NEVER seen Alyssa. She lives in Illinois. That being said, their dad goes years without seeing her too.

this makes me sad. . I can't believe grandparents would not want to see their grandchildren.

 

[bear74]

I like how Jen asked who was around but has not posted since
Jen where did you go?