The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 6

[Eeyorecln]

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.

Great story.

 

[Eeyorecln]

Site went down, and I'm headed to bed. Rees has another doctor's appt at 1pm tomorrow, so we won't be home until late again. I'll catch up with y'all then. Night.

Hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow.

 

[rosiejo]

I haven't, but a good friend of mine bought them in every color -- she wears a pair every day!

Thanks

I may be heading to payless on the very first day of my trip... I have a feeling there's one at the Premium Outlet Mall and we're staying right next door! Good job they don't weigh anything as I may fill my suitcase

 

[Tammi67]

HEY! I thought we had fun!

That latte definitely gave me a jolt!

 

[Tammi67]

PM me your email and I can email you the brochure on the dining plan.

OOoh...good thinking Chanon....maybe this way we can get a lead on who wdwfanz is.

 

[Tammi67]

excellent move Chanon!!!

There's that shared brain thing again.....

 

[Tammi67]

I know

I just don't want you to forget and I want you to know we want you there!!!

Yep, and I second this thought.

 

[Tammi67]

WOW.....what happened last night?? I only had about 5 pages to catch up on. That's very unusual.

 

[Pooh67_68]

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.

Thank you


Hope Rees's surgery helps. Kindergarten already?
Have fun in September, I tried to get John(dh) to go for MNSSHP but no luck.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Not a bad choice, we like Rainforest Cafe also... Matthew loves the gorilla room.

O' yes we like Rainforest Cafe also, but Planet Hollywood is a must do each trip.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Hi Heidi Sorry to hear about your father Sending for you & your mother.

Thank you

 

[rosiejo]

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, glad you stopped by, you should pop in more often. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, and your mum's illness. I hope you are coping ok - but we are always here to listen if you need to shout or scream or cry, or even need a laugh to cheer you up.

Thank you so much for asking after me, married life is great, and the wedding was amazing, we are so glad we did it Disney style as we have some beautiful memories.

Hope to see you around soon.

Clare

 

[yellowfish78]

MORNING DDA!

Is everyone feeling ok? I only had 3 PAGES to catch up on!

 

[rosiejo]

When I got overly excited about a milestone and miscounted by a 100, someone told me I'd find proof that someone else had done this on the monster thread. Here it is:Originally Posted by Julia & Nicks Mom
Is this #6000?

OMG!!!!!!!

I have seriously lost it - why did I think 6000 came after 5599?

oh and I laughed even more reliving it!

 

[yellowfish78]

Color coded highlighters?

Nope! I use those stick-um mini flags!

 

[rosiejo]

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

hope everything is ok with you and your family

 

[yellowfish78]

OOoh...good thinking Chanon....maybe this way we can get a lead on who wdwfanz is.

It was worth a try!
But I really do have a four page flyer on the dining plan if anyone would like it!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Hi Heidi, glad you stopped by, you should pop in more often. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, and your mum's illness. I hope you are coping ok - but we are always here to listen if you need to shout or scream or cry, or even need a laugh to cheer you up.

Thank you so much for asking after me, married life is great, and the wedding was amazing, we are so glad we did it Disney style as we have some beautiful memories.

Hope to see you around soon.

Clare

Thank you

 

[rosiejo]

Clare -

Nancy just tried on the shoes at Payless and she said they are REALLY comfortable and she doesn't like crocs (again - are we related?!!? )

That's two affirmatives - I'm gonna buy some on my trip. Did you get my cheeky PM BTW?

 

[yellowfish78]

Morning Claire! I didn't think I was up this early! Or are you just up really really late?!

Here's the meatloaf recipe for those that wanted it again. I updated a few things, to make the recipe a little clearer..

Dutch Meatloaf

1-1 1/2 lbs ground meat
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 8 oz can tomato sauce (will be split in recipe)
3/4 cup water
2T brown sugar
2T mustard
1T vinegar

Mix beef, crumbs, beaten egg, onion soup mix, and 1/2 of the can of tomato sauce. Shape into loaf.

In a separate bowl, mix rest of tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar until blended.

Pour over meatloaf.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 and 1/4 hours, basting frequently. (Well, I really only baste every 1/2 hour...so it must not matter.)

The grease does pile up in the "gravy" so if you have a separater I would tell you to use it. I also use a smaller than normal pan so the "gravy" doesn't cook away as much. Or just make a double batch of "gravy".