The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 9

[kc10family]

I don't think I can squeeze anyone else in this year but I am making reservations for their trips next year. I'm happy to put you on the list!!! I'm going to look at their schedule now to tell you when. Do you have any trips planned in 2007 that you'd like him for or would you just like to have him visit you at home?

I request some of them for the DL meet in 2007 when ever the moth is picked. (V=final vote to come when Glyins gets back) I think Sept is the winning month as of now. Please pencil us in for one of the PM's.

 

[UP Disney]

Well my little brother is officially graduated from fireman 1 class!! I was so proud of him and even got a little teary when they called his name..I just know he worked SO hard for this!
Here is a picture of him and I from before the ceremony

Wonderful picture. He looks very handsome and you look gorgeous. A good-looking man in a uniform - I better not let Becky see this picture!

 

[kc10family]

Marriage license!!! Wow, I almost forgot about that! Do you think Disney would issue one? I'll have to work on getting that paperwork done. I think I'm going to have to hire several planners with all the additional things you all keep adding to my existing list!

I'm cheap and easy. I mean I'm cheap. I mean..... I am good for lots of questions and hey don't forget this or that.

 

[kc10family]

You all better get talking! I swear I won't steal this next milestone, as I can't really be on the computer much longer. All of a sudden I have a lot going on that I have to deal with, but you all are in my thoughts! Have a good night, and congratulations in advance to whoever gets 42000! Should I make a prediction?

PS: The next trip report installment is up, plus pictures

HI!!!! Take care and have a great time until we read you again.

 

[kc10family]

Well my little brother is officially graduated from fireman 1 class!! I was so proud of him and even got a little teary when they called his name..I just know he worked SO hard for this!
Here is a picture of him and I from before the ceremony

WTG fireman!!!!!! Fabulous looking gal you are Jen! Thank you for sharing. You both have a great Disney night!!! Let your brother know how proud we are of him!

 

[Steffy]

Ok, for those that have went (or are going & have been planning) in December, what are the things that are different for Christmas. Chuck & I want to make sure that we see the things that are different for the holidays. We don't want to plan on many attractions unless they are different for Christmas. We will definitely do POTC because it is new and we can't wait until March. We will do Swiss Family Tree House at night because MK is so beautiful from there at night. So this is what I know.

MK:
MVMCP
Stage show (can't remember the name)

Epcot:
Santas in World Showcase
Candlelight Processional
Illuminations

MGM:
Osborne Lights

Resorts with decorations - which ones? I'm thinking the Polynesian, AKL, CR, and WL for sure. What other ones have the over the top decorations?

What about Fantasmic? Is that different at all. I really enjoy it but don't want to take the time away from the Christmas stuff since we'll be back in March to see it.

We'll see the Electrical Water Pageant & Wishes from the cruise. We may go to MK for Wishes from main street but not sure yet.

What is on your list of "not to miss" for Christmas?

I really got to get moving on the planning for this trip. I still don't have ADR's.
I was so concerned that we might not be able to go that I hated to even look at planning it. However, Chuck is showing much improvement so that I know we can go so time to get in gear.

So far I like everything you have listed. If I were to do resorts and I had to drop one, it would be the Poly and I would replace it with the GF. The GF has an over the top tree and a life size gingerbread house. The lobby has the WOW factor. The Poly has one of the icon trees, but not much else. It is the least Christmassy of the resorts IMHO...

The BC and YC have the candy carosels and the icon trees and trains I think. The Boardwalk was just WOW.

There is a show at EPCOT which is really cute, and the thing I love the most about it is they turn on the lights right after and the archway is WOW. I love watching the countries light up. And the arch is da bomb.

LTT has Minnie, Chip and Dale in their holiday garb. I'm not sure if it is just for the MVMCP or every dinner...

The Christmas parade during MVMCP. This is the main reason for this trip. The one MVMCP I went to was rained out. I want to see this parade all lit up!

Santas around the world. The CP. I think you have everything about covered. More if I think of it....

 

[Steffy]

Chuck got his blood tests back. All of them were negative. We talked to his sister who has a doctorate in nursing. She says these are the bad ones. However, that means we still don't know what is causing the arthritis that showed up in the x-rays. So it sounds like more tests in two weeks.

His knee is feeling better already. It doesn't show any arthritis. We think it was just a side effect of walking funny because of the arthritis in his spine. He has a staple in his knee from when he pulled the ligament away from the bone in a water skiing accident before we were married. That knee is sensitive to weather and other changes.

Chuck changed his meds so that he is taking half at night and half in the morning (specialist told him to do this if he needed to). He was still having quite a bit of pain in the morning. This is the first morning since he changed it and he was much better this morning. I hope that it lasts.

I hope changing the times of the medication help. It did with me. Just remind him to drink water!!!!!!

 

[mommykds]

I am worried that this dreams thing will mess up our schedule as the VIP family might end up on the day we're supposed to be at MK. I am sure my boys would not be thrilled to stand around and wait til the family is done with each land. I figure that will also throw off the TGM schedule as who knows when which lands will open up or what order. I wish Disney would just announce what day the winning family is going to be having the MK to themselves so I could switch ADR's if necessary. (I am sure that this will be a thrill for the winning family and I think it's a great PD moment I just don't want to be there that day as the kids have a bunch of favorites they want to ride at MK and Zack doesn't do well if lines get longer than 30 min.)

Is that supposed to be in August???

 

[mommykds]

I know how you feel. We're still reeling, and we had a major thunderstorm tonight with hail and heavy rains. The basement has a small stream again.

Beth

Wow, sorry to hear that! What is the forcast for the weekend? Hope it's better.

 

[Steffy]

Our library gives out caterpillars to any child who is interested in butterflies...today, Kirsten's butterfly made its debut!! We had a lot of fun watching this process...2 more to go!

She looks so cute! Nice butterflies too!

 

[mommykds]

Well my little brother is officially graduated from fireman 1 class!! I was so proud of him and even got a little teary when they called his name..I just know he worked SO hard for this!
Here is a picture of him and I from before the ceremony

What a great picture..congratulations to your brother & you.

 

[Steffy]

Vicki I found a few things for you and Minnie to work on.....


I hope this can give you some help.

 

[mommykds]

I just did some adr shuffling for August & to my surprise I was able to get pretty much what I wanted. Had to switch Kona with Crystal Palace..added a Cape May dinner & got the times I wanted..Hey maybe it won't be as crowded in late August as I thought!

 

[tinker1bell]

My DD called today and said that the Susquehana has crested where she lives and they were not affected at all. Now for no rain to fall for a few days so it can go back down.

 

[UP Disney]

I request some of them for the DL meet in 2007 when ever the moth is picked. (V=final vote to come when Glyins gets back) I think Sept is the winning month as of now. Please pencil us in for one of the PM's.

Done! Here's the current itinerary for the Pals travels. I copied it from their thread so that people could see it here.

The Pals Itinerary​

Brooksie - my3princes Pal
Triplefigs (home in GA) - until June 10
mommy2emmersNmo (Niagara falls trip June 23-July 5, home in MD) - handoff in DC
babytrees (home in CO, Washington DC DDA Meet) - until August 5
Glynis (home, Shakespeare Festival in UT) - until Sept. 5
tmfranlk (WDW Sept 30 - Oct 8, home in MA) - until Oct. 10
pno4te (WDW Oct 18 - 22, home in VA) - until Nov. 12
Tinkaroo (WDW Nov. 25 - Dec. 7, home in TX) - until Dec. 10
Tinker1bell & Steffy (home in PA) - until Jan. 6
ReAnSt (home in PA) - until Feb. 1
Bengalbelle (home in LA, Mardi Gras 2/10-2/11, vacation 2/16-2/24) - until ?​

Andy - babytrees Pal
KristineN (Vegas April 28 - May 3, home in IL) - until May 6
kc10family (home in CA) - until May 30
Tinkaroo (Hawaii June 2-11, home in TX) - until June 25
bear74 (home in TX, Olivia Bday party 7/15, Grandma bday 7/16) - until July 21
Ellenbenny (Poconos July 29-Aug. 5, home in NY) - until August 21
Steamboat Marti (home in NY) - until Sept. 18
triplefigs (WDW Sept. 23-30, home in GA) - until Oct. 5
Julia & Nicks Mom (WDW Oct. 13-22, home in OH) - until Nov. 5
Tink2020 (home in OH) - until Dec. 5
pno4te (home in VA) - until Jan. 6
Rosiejo (home in UK) - until ?​

Nicky - UP Disney Pal
Julia & Nicks Mom (WDW May DDA trip May 18-21, home in OH) - until May 23
itdjbw (cruise May 26-June 3, home in GA) - until June 10
UP Disney (Japan June 18-30, Girl Scout camp July 15-30, home in MI) - until Aug. 1
My3princes (home in VT) - until Sept. 1
lovespoohbear (student teaching, home in TX) - until Oct. 1
Rosiejo (WDW Nov 4-18, home in UK) - ship from Disney
UP Disney (WDW Dec. 1-5, home in MI) - until Jan. 2
bethbuchall (home in NY) - until ?​

Tommy - Tinker1bell Pal
Julia & Nicks Mom (home in OH) - until June 10
Tinker1bell & Steffy (home in PA, Washington DC DDA meet) - hand off in DC
pno4te (Washington DC DDA meet, DC Music Festival 7/29-7/31, NYC 8/4-8/6) - until Aug. 8
Legalslave (Virginia Beach Aug. 18-27, WDW Aug 30-Sept. 5, home in NY) - until Sept. 10
triplefigs (WDW Sept. 23-30, home in GA) - handoff at airport on Sept. 30
yellowfish78 (WDW Sept. 30-Oct. 8, home in OH) - until Oct. 11
Tammi67 (WDW Oct. 18-22, home in VA) - until Nov. 10
bear74 (home in TX, WDW 11/28-12/5) - until Dec. 10
lmartin2711 (home in GA, WDW Dec. 28-Jan 6) - until January 10
mommy2emmersNmo (WDW 1/20-1/29/07, home in MD) - until Feb. 10
Tinker1bell (home in PA) - until ?​

Please review and send me a pm if I've missed someone or if the schedule doesn't look correct. I tried to make sure there is a week to arrive at the next location.​

Below are people that are on the list for 2007 that I haven't scheduled yet. If anyone else wants to be added to the 2007 list, send me a pm and I'll add it here.​

April 2007
Julia & Nicks Mom (cruise 4/28-?)
karebear1 April 5-10​

May 2007
Tammi67 (WDW 4/28-5/6)​

July 2007
my3princes WDW July 21 - Aug 11, 2007


September 2007
kc10family DL DDA Meet ?​

 

[mommykds]

I just talked to Amy and she had a good visit with the Dr. today. She's still 2-3 cm dilated. This was her last visit before her induction !

They're still getting unpacked and Kevin's trial is wrapping up. She sounded as good as she looks in the pictures!

Thanks for letting us know..hope you are doing great & feeling well too.

 

[mommykds]

My DD called today and said that the Susquehana has crested where she lives and they were not affected at all. Now for no rain to fall for a few days so it can go back down.

That is good news!

 

[Steffy]

Well my little brother is officially graduated from fireman 1 class!! I was so proud of him and even got a little teary when they called his name..I just know he worked SO hard for this!
Here is a picture of him and I from before the ceremony

YAY Jen's brother!!!

 

[mommykds]

Agh! I have 1 month, 3 weeks til Disney & I haven't gotten my shirts together!!! I was so organized last year..had the shirts made months in advance..Have to decide which ones the kids want me to make..DH says he is not wearing any this time. ..hey he did it once..that's all I could ask for.

 

[mgkkgdm]

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