The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 5

[KristineN]

I have to be honest....I'm afraid to wear them out in public!!

Mostly just around the house. Are you noticing a difference since you've been wearing them a lot?

I am so bad...not too much phases me...I have been wearing all my different ones out in public. Several times I am not matching at all...lol However, I have noticed my family walks several paces behind me...

For me, the real crocs are more comfortable. The payless ones seem a tad smaller...and my left foot hurts a bit. It has gotten better since I threw them in the dryer...and I have been wearing them on my daily mile long walk. Maybe I'll take them to Vegas...Bill does hate them!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Chanon - Next time you're on the TGM forum will you look at my revised itinerary and see what you think. I was trying to take some of the advise, but I'm not sure if I like how it turned out. I don't think my version was too bad, especially with just the two of us so we'll see.


Everyone else - What is your preference when it comes to park hopping? We tend to park hop every day. The main reason being that we don't usually take resort breaks because, well, it's just not worth it for me. Terra either naps before we get back or wakes up as soon as we get there so then I have to entertain her the whole time so it's no break for me. If we stay at the parks, hopping gives us a nice break. Plus, I like the change in scenery. My original itinerary had different parks for AM and PM. Trying to take into account some advice from other posters I ended up with 3 days that are all the same park (4 if you could our AK day from open to the parade and then no plans for the night). What does your family prefer?

We hop too!! Last year on our last day we hit all 4 parks in one day!! It was a blast!

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Kristin, I love the Princess designs.

I just created this:

Becky

Very cute. I keep telling DH that Molly thinks she is cinderella but acts more like Stitch. Would you mind if I print this for her to wear tomorrow?

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Kristin -

What kind of Maclaren did you get for Kyle? What weight is it rated to? I saw one in someone's sig picture and her son was definitely bigger than Terra. She said it was a Triumph and was rated to 55 pounds, but everything I can find online says 40 for the Triumph and nothing for the Quest or Techno. AlbeeBaby has one color Triumph on sale for $110 that has me tempted, but probably not if it is for up to 40 pounds. Terra is currently 35 and 37-38". Since I replaced the wheel on our Pliko P3 is doesn't seem to push as well as it used too. I think we veer too easily, something that was already starting to happen more. I'm not sure what the deal is.

Also, does the Maclaren TRULY fold one handed? I can't fold my Pliko without using both pointer fingers, then one hand, then my foot and the help of the ground. An easier fold and load on the bus wouldn't be bad.

I got the Techno XT for 164.99 from Allbee Baby. It is rated to 55 lbs. I don't know about completely one handed, but you use your feet to release the 2 levers then push it forward to fold and it locks automatically. It is VERY easy and weighs about 12 lbs. I love it!!

 

[Steffy]

My firstborn son is going to be 4 tomorrow. Wow! Where has the time gone?! For his birthday we're just going to do cake and ice cream with the family, but this weekened we're taking him to the park in a neighboring town that has a kiddie train, kiddie roller coaster and a merry-go-round. (This is their website.) We plan on spending the day there. Tonight we took the family out for a pre-birthday dinner at a nice new Mexican restaurant.

This is my boy riding on the train last year (the date's wrong on the photo!)

Happy Birthday Jeremey!!!!

 

[tink2020]

Amy and Tia --

Yes, clouds and cheerleading. Bengals more specifically, for a few reasons. First, my known connection to cheering (participating, coaching, etc). But I also went through the whole Bengal audition process ( ) 2 years ago only to be unable to do it because of my wedding and honeymoon (making me miss too many meetings and practices). I'm not a huge fan of them (the cheerleaders that is, I like the team) but it was my high school dream to be a Raiderette (Oakland) so that was as close as I can get living hundreds of miles away from California!

As for the clouds, it's because i love flying. And the (full-size) picture is one of my favorites I've taken.

I figured some of the pictures would be more self-explantory than the others, but I had a heck of a time coming up with 8 things that described me or that I liked, that also fit decently in the letters!







{I have too much time on my hands}

 

[Cinderumbrella]

This is unrelated except that I went to college at 17, also! Everyone thought it was nuts, because I had to still get parent signatures on occasion!

I was in college at 17 too! My bday is Nov 28.

 

[tink2020]

I am so bad...not too much phases me...I have been wearing all my different ones out in public. Several times I am not matching at all...lol However, I have noticed my family walks several paces behind me...

For me, the real crocs are more comfortable. The payless ones seem a tad smaller...and my left foot hurts a bit. It has gotten better since I threw them in the dryer...and I have been wearing them on my daily mile long walk. Maybe I'll take them to Vegas...Bill does hate them!

I'm with you here! I wear mine all the time, as long as I'm not dressing up! Then again, I don't own the tie-dye ones......

 

[Steamboat Marti]

8/22: I officially begin making fun of Kate as often as I can...



Amy

So THIS is when it all really started, isn't it Amy?????

 

[Cinderumbrella]

I absolutely love this one! You are doing a fantastic job Can I use this one pleeeeeease?

Of course, let me know if you need me to PM it to you in a larger size.
BTW: This might be my favorite one so far!!!!!!

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

You could probably use the OSEM brand kosher for passover soup mix.

Thanks for the suggestion. I use their Mushroom version for our Matzah Ball soup.

 

[KMH1]

So THIS is when it all really started, isn't it Amy?????

Absolutely!

I hope your meds kick in soon and that you're back to 100% soon!

Amy

 

[KMH1]

Denise, thinking of you! I hope Rees is sound asleep (and the other Figs too).

Amy

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Marti & Tammi..are you guys breaking in your shoes?? I can't tell you how many stares I get when I wear them

And here is the sad news of the evening..... I'm going to have to return the shoes. My arch falls when I wear them and I won't make it through the whole day at the world. Sorry the tootsies aren't going to match.

 

[ReAnSt]

This is a great idea. I could send you my WDW Happiest Celebration on Earth DVD's for you to watch too. They are really cool. I'm watching Magic Kingdom right now. I like the Trivia track the best because it plays the video but has trivia facts pop up on the bottom. Did you know that Chip & Dale aren't twins or brothers? They are best friends. Yep, I learned that from the DVD today.

Also, did you get the planning DVD from Disney. I liked watching that until we were able to go. It helped me pass the time. We'll have to put you down for getting one of the other Pal Mickey's to visit during that time as well!!!!!

Did you know Donald Duck was in the Army and not the Navy. Also his middle name is Fauntleroy.

Daisy's nieces are April, May and June. She was originally known as Donna Duck.

Goofy was first known as Dippy Dawg.

Walt wanted Mickey Mouse to be called Mortimer, but Lillian convinced Walt to call him Mickey.

I love Disney facts. But I don't have those DVD's how much are they??

Becky

 

[lovesdumbo]

Denise-your entire family remains in my prayers.

Marti-hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[bethbuchall]

I bought ours at the Fulton Shop at POR when I was there. I saw them several different places. They are for the HCOE so should be there in August. They have each of the parks separately or the set with the additional Disneyland DVD. It cost the same (or very close) for the set as it would have to get the 4 individually.

Yeah! We'll be at POR, so I'll look in Fulton's.

Thanks!

Beth

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I'm with you here! I wear mine all the time, as long as I'm not dressing up! Then again, I don't own the tie-dye ones......

I haven't returned them yet -- gently used -- size 8! Never hit the pavement, only worn in the house. FOR SALE!

 

[yellowfish78]

Ok..who mentioned Cleveland?! Was it you Amy? Tell me not everyone on this board lives in Cincinnati?

Another bit of useless Disney trivia for the night...Goofy's creator and original voice was Vance P. Colvig.

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Absolutely!

I hope your meds kick in soon and that you're back to 100% soon!

Amy

It would help if I took them! Only picked them up this evening, so by tomorrow I should be as back to "normal" as I can be!!!!!