The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 6

[Tammi67]

I told Theresa I would post a pic of Pal Mickey...he arrived this afternoon and is getting ready for bed now.

That's so cute! His first "vacation"!

 

[UP Disney]

He's mighty dressed up for bed! No PJ's for him in his suitcase?

ETA: You're kids are adorable!

His t-shirts are travelling separately. His boxers (pajama bottoms) are on backorder. He'll have to wear his red pants for now. We wanted to get Pal Mickey to Kristine so he didn't miss their trip. The rest of the stuff should get to her by Wednesday.

 

[itdjbw]

Good Morning DDA

Its been so long since I have posted here and some may not know me but Kate told me to stop by and chat.

So how is everyone? Is Baloo still the moderator? Denise how are the children? Kate I could use a cute picture of Julia and Nick. Amy how are you and the family?
Brenda how have you been? rosiejo how is married life?

Wanna again thank all who have done t-shirt designs for me, can't wait until December.

I am doing good, well about as good as can be expected. This link will explain...
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1071875

 

[tinker1bell]

Thanks, Kate. I realized that it was 4 months since those other pictures were taken so it seemed an inmportant thing to "catalogue."

WOW Elin, You look great

Terry

 

[itdjbw]

Hello DDA's! I just wanted to check-in and apologize for not reading/posting lately! We have been having a bit of a family crisis, and I have not had much extra time. I just wanted ya'll to know that I have been thinking of you, and am hoping to get things back on track soon! Looking forward to catching up (is that even possible?)!
Hugs, Shana

 

[KristineN]

His luggage hasn't arrived yet....I am sure Magical Express will have it here tomorrow!!

He's mighty dressed up for bed! No PJ's for him in his suitcase?

ETA: You're kids are adorable!

 

[tinker1bell]

Shana - I hope that things are going well, now! We've missed you! Thanks for the strawberry daquiri cake recipe! It was a HUGE hit on Easter! Extended family wanted the recipe, but I told them it was a "family secret."

I agree Shana that the Strawberry Daiquiri Cake was the absolute best. I made cupcakes but the cake will be my next try.

Terry

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin

could answer the burning question though

what is Tammi like - are we going to regret going to WDW with her?

Well, that depends on whether or not you like who you all know here on the DDA! She is EXACTLY as she appears in print. Just delightful. For me, the hour went by much too quickly.

ETA: The reason I did not respond before this is that I was at work

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin -- holy crap!!! You look fantastic! What a difference!
...

(Thanks, Marti!)

 

[itdjbw]

Elin you look great
WTG!!!

 

[triplefigs]

Good Morning DDA

Its been so long since I have posted here and some may not know me but Kate told me to stop by and chat.

So how is everyone? Is Baloo still the moderator? Denise how are the children? Kate I could use a cute picture of Julia and Nick. Amy how are you and the family?
Brenda how have you been? rosiejo how is married life?

Wanna again thank all who have done t-shirt designs for me, can't wait until December.

I am doing good, well about as good as can be expected. This link will explain...
www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1071875

Hi, Heidi. It is so good to see you here. I read about your Dad, and I am very sorry. And your mom is in my prayers as well. I'm sure that this has been such a tough time for you. Please know that I will pray for you too!

Kids are doing well. Rees may be having surgery soon for reflux. Just registered them for Kindergarten! And we're going the last week in Sept and going to MNSSHP. We're excited!

Keep posting. Glad you came back.

 

[Moonbeams]

What is everyone's favorite Downtown Disney restaurant?

DBF and my fave is Earl of Sandwich.

And the fries at that McDonald's. They are much better than other McD fries elsewhere, probably because they are always hot and fresh with the volume of food they sell in a day.

Jennifer

 

[PNO4TE]

Ok, so here is the link to the video. ...
If you do decide to watch it, be SURE to watch his facial expression after his little goof. It's by far the best moment of the video, but the entire minute or so is definitely worth watching!

That POOR man!

 

[triplefigs]

I decided to post a Before and During picture of myself to help Denise make up her mind about NutriSystem

Actually, I was cleaning out my pictures and saw the ones from Christmas and was shocked at how different I look now! I do realize that the angle of the second picture is a bit different, but now I know why my friends are suddenly taking notice.

December 24, 2005​

April 24, 2006

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HOLY SPIT! You look awesome. Ok, details. Which plan? Did you order from Nutri System or QVC?

 

[triplefigs]

Don't worry Marti - you have a whole stash just for you!!!

Jen - I know we talked about these - they are just like the big one just in bite size pieces!!

Yummy. I want to try one now. I don't think those would be on Nutri System.

 

[tinker1bell]

This has me worried, since she hasn't answered yet!!! Maybe she pm'd you to tell you in private how horrid I am?!?!

But I will let you know that Elin is just as nice a lady in person as she is here on the thread. We met for coffee during some of the free time I had today, in between my Monday runnings around. It was only for 45 minutes or so, definitely not enought time! I did notice that we both have Mickey Mouse watches. This must be another DDA thing. Who all has one?

I don't have a Mickey one but I have four Tinkerbell ones.
The red Christmas one I got last year on our trip.
The one that I have had for 5 years and two other ones, one is pink like a star the other is green with tink sitting on top and then you lift the lid to see the time. I even wrote a Thank You on the Thank You thread to Mario who replaced the watch band for me.

My thanks to Mario and his magic with a simple watch band

On Sunday September 25, 2005 My friend Steffy and I started out second day with a wonderful breakfast at Chef Mickeys. We did the napkin twirl. Took pictures of our food, the characters and bought the Special Picture package. Then we went to Epcot and out front saw characters and got pictures. We then headed to ride Soaring. I am a mush and cry all the time. The ride was so intense I cried the whole time. We immediately got fast passes and went on my crusade for a watch strap.

I have had this Tinkerbell watch that my children bought me for my 50th birthday. I have worn it every day. I even wore it to oldest DS's and DD's weddings. After 5 years, the band was getting very worn and I was afraid I would lose it during our trip.

We went into Mouse Gears and I went up to Cast Member Mario and asked him if he had any watch bands. I explained my problem and that I had spent about 4 months looking for a band with no luck. He at first was not sure he could help me. I told him that I would take any band, even with gold closures instead of silver.

He went in the back and came out with a box of old watches, bands and other things you would find in a local jewelry store. After looking at the bands, SURPRISE he found a black one and it really looked like it would fit. Then he goes in the back again and came out with a box of tools and I swear he brought out a jewelers light. He proceeded to take it apart, sometimes having trouble because of 5 years of my wearing it every day, it had a mind of its own.

By time he was done, I was crying because I was so very happy. I asked him if his manager was there so I could tell him about what had happened. We went in search of Brad and found him and as I was starting to tell him about Mario's kindness, of course I was crying again. Brad and Kristen were very moved by my story and then they noticed our birthday pins. We were given birthday wishes and even received a Birthday Call from Goofy We asked Brad about finding a backpack with a pocket for our cell phone. He said not with Tinkerbell but when he showed me the one with Mickey, I decided to buy it. We had a few other purchases and asked if they could be delivered to our resort along with our Chef Mickey pictures. We thanked everyone again and went off to ride Test Track and Soaring again. This time I didn't cry but really enjoyed all the things I missed the first time I rode it.

Fast forward two days and after a very loooonnnng day, we picked up our purchases and took them back to the room. I was getting things ready to go do laundry and we noticed the bag was a little heavier and looked in it and saw that they had put our Chef Mickey pictures in frames. Well, the tears flowed again and I finally went to do the laundry. Ten minutes later my cell phone rang and it was Steffy asking what I was doing. I told her I was waiting to put in the fabric softener. Next thing I know she is there with a card, two kleenex and she told me that she could not cry alone. Brad, Kristen and Mario had signed a birthday card, given us Tinkerbell birthday pins and on the back of his business card he wrote, "Hope you will not mind that we put your pictures in frames to really remember your day."

After crying some more, we really took the time to look at the pins, frames and the card. I made sure that I wrote an email to Brad thanking him for everyone's kindness. That was the best pixie dust one could ever receive.

 

[itdjbw]

Perimeter Location.........right??

Lynn

I think so

 

[PNO4TE]

Which plan are you on, Elin? I was thinking the Over 40 Weekends off (even though we're 37, our metabolism has slowed down).

That's the one I am on, Denise. And I am DEFINITELY over 40

Are you getting it through QVC? It seems to be cheaper there.

 

[itdjbw]

Lynn and Julia,

I just emailed you both, but I think it is work emails. So tomorrow night at the Cheesecake Factory at PERIMETER at 7pm?

Haven't checked my email yet, too busy trying to catch up here!!
I will see you there, 7pm
looking forward to it, but don't know about that camera comment

 

[wdwfanz]

a dole whip

whats a dole whip?