The Fabby LapuLapuettes Part IV: My Pineapple Needs a Refill!

[TarzansKat]

Well we may still meet as our dates aren't really set in stone yet. I am really hoping that I will get an offer for free dining. I had free dining and free tickets with a code for the trip in May but there is no way we can afford it if we bring Lexi. I m actually hoping that I will be able to change my dates because my inlaws are going to be visiting us right before we leave and I wouldn't mind going the next week so I can get ready for our trip without having company at the same time.

There's still help for me, then! And I'll keep my fingers crossed for a free dining promotion for you. It's just fantastic, really helps a lot with the budget.

Yep, it was a bit scary steep for me too... even before I decided to cancel I had pretty much decided to switch to POR which I could get for 1/2 the price... I cannot fathom Disney without the dining plan anymore I am so spoiled... and it doesn't get any better than getting it free...

I totally understand. I did some pricing myself the other night, not by calling, just a guesstimate based on posted rates. The only way it would make sense to me is if I wanted to switch to a mod, but that would still cost me $500 more, so I think it's on a even keel if you get free dining a switch to the mod. I didn't check that. Anyway, I know that's not going to happen with the whole family coming, Pop it is!

The first one wasn't near as good as the other ones. The other ones I can't put down, but that first one was a bit rough around the edges. What don't you like about it? Then, I can plot my strategy to keep you reading it!

You know, I don't know. Maybe it's the Rattrays / bar scene / less than savory characters type thing? I'm used to my vampires being Annie Rice or Twilight inspired, so this type of setting I think is throwing me off. Although Bill seems very smooth like some other vampires, and I don't dislike Sookie as a character...I guess there just hasn't been enough meat to this story yet if that makes any sense. I could PM you what part I'm at, I don't want to ruin it for anyone else.

 

[TarzansKat]

Morning Lapuettes!

TGIF! My father is coming here today to watch DS, so that's good for a few reasons. One, they have a fantastic time together. Two, I can putz around a little bit this morning and take my time getting to work, and three, it's highly unlikely that he'll nap, which means early bed time, which means maybe DH and I can finally watch Batman The DK together! Keep your fingers crossed.

 

[Charleston Princess]

You know, I don't know. Maybe it's the Rattrays / bar scene / less than savory characters type thing? I'm used to my vampires being Annie Rice or Twilight inspired, so this type of setting I think is throwing me off. Although Bill seems very smooth like some other vampires, and I don't dislike Sookie as a character...I guess there just hasn't been enough meat to this story yet if that makes any sense. I could PM you what part I'm at, I don't want to ruin it for anyone else.

PM me. I think that is what I like about the whole series -- it takes all of our notions of vampires and sets them on their ears. Growing up in the South, so many of the settings/characters/situations are familiar in a Southern stereotype way -- it cracks me up how Charlaine Harris does it.

Keep reading -- I think the series will grow on you as you get more invested in Sookie's character.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Good Morning Lapuettes.

Thank God It's Friday!!

 

[MRYPPNS]

A quick good morning to you all!

My dog Bailey is much improved! thanks for your well wishes. I need to get ready to go to work for the day....year end accounting stuff......need to put on my smart hat today and do some actually thinking!! Enjoy the sunshine

 

[myrsfmly]

PM me. I think that is what I like about the whole series -- it takes all of our notions of vampires and sets them on their ears. Growing up in the South, so many of the settings/characters/situations are familiar in a Southern stereotype way -- it cracks me up how Charlaine Harris does it.

Keep reading -- I think the series will grow on you as you get more invested in Sookie's character.

I wholeheartedly agree! The series grew on me as the relationships developed... books 3 & 4 I think were my absolute favorites! Book 1 took me a little while to get invested in the characters because it was jarring how different the vampire approach was. The familiar southern thing did have me from the start though...

 

[Lady Lallie]

I wholeheartedly agree! The series grew on me as the relationships developed... books 3 & 4 I think were my absolute favorites! Book 1 took me a little while to get invested in the characters because it was jarring how different the vampire approach was. The familiar southern thing did have me from the start though...

I completely agree. It wasn't until Book 3 when I was really hooked on the series.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Good Morning Lapuettes.

Thank God It's Friday!!

Right there with ya! My students have been beastlings since they returned and I am so tired of being the Beastmaster. This day cannot go by fast enough!

A quick good morning to you all!

My dog Bailey is much improved! thanks for your well wishes. I need to get ready to go to work for the day....year end accounting stuff......need to put on my smart hat today and do some actually thinking!! Enjoy the sunshine

I am so glad to hear that, Heidi!

I wholeheartedly agree! The series grew on me as the relationships developed... books 3 & 4 I think were my absolute favorites! Book 1 took me a little while to get invested in the characters because it was jarring how different the vampire approach was. The familiar southern thing did have me from the start though...

My favorites so far have been Book 4 (Dead to the World) and Book 6 (Definitely Dead). I love, love, love the character of Quinn. I am on Book 7 (All Together Dead) right now.

 

[MegansMom]

Hello Jenny-girl.
29, for whatever reason, was the birthday I had a tough time with. 30 I'm not too worried about. In fact I'm working on "perspective" this year.
Oh, and NOT eating as many pieces of cheesecake.

Hey Miss Tink---can I just say that you brought the biggest smile to my face when you addressed me as "Jenny-girl!" I haven't been called Jenny in such a long time---childhood probably---and hearing it just brought a sweet grin over my face thinking of being called that when I was younger!!! I go by Jennifer professionally, and all my friends and family call me Jen now, so it was just a nice ode to the past!!! Thanks sweetie!!!

Well here's another giggle just for you LL

Becci got a Wii for Christmas and Niamh loves it. The other day she was asking to play 'the little game'....it took us a while to work out what she meant until she said "you know? the bowling on the little game?" ....... I obviously use that word WAY too much

That made me laugh so hard!!!! LOVE that story!!! There are now tears of laughter in my eyes because of you----THANK YOU!!!!

Thanks, we are staying at the POP from Sept 20-29. I am so excited! My dd will LOVE it. She already likes looking at the POP online and on the planning dvd.

Congratulations!!!!! I too received the beloved 40% off pin code email today----head is now spinning with thoughts of my next trip. What is usually cheaper---40% off or Free Dining????? Someone please help me out here!!!

Well we may still meet as our dates aren't really set in stone yet. I am really hoping that I will get an offer for free dining. I had free dining and free tickets with a code for the trip in May but there is no way we can afford it if we bring Lexi. I m actually hoping that I will be able to change my dates because my inlaws are going to be visiting us right before we leave and I wouldn't mind going the next week so I can get ready for our trip without having company at the same time.

We might all just be there for a lovely little Lapu meet.......just thinking.....

Yep, it was a bit scary steep for me too... even before I decided to cancel I had pretty much decided to switch to POR which I could get for 1/2 the price... I cannot fathom Disney without the dining plan anymore I am so spoiled... and it doesn't get any better than getting it free...

I know what you mean about the dining plan---simply can NOT do it without the dining plan now.....much too spoiled indeed!!!

A quick good morning to you all!

My dog Bailey is much improved! thanks for your well wishes. I need to get ready to go to work for the day....year end accounting stuff......need to put on my smart hat today and do some actually thinking!! Enjoy the sunshine

SO glad to hear that Heidi!!! "Enjoy" your year-end accounting stuff!!! My poor Tom has been sucked into the abysmal abyss that is year-end accounting and reporting at his work---we should hopefully see him resurface sometime in May!!! YUCK!

Happy Friday EVERYONE!!!! Look gang, I am actually here updating while the sun is still up---it is a GREAT day!!! My week has been busy but productive, and I feel like my house/life/routine is now finally getting back to normal---which obviously means PLENTY of DIStime!!! Which is perfect since I JUST GOT A 40% OFF PIN CODE EMAIL TODAY!!!!! You know the wheels in my head are spinning royally out of control right now. I have so many thoughts rushing through my noggin it is just downright scary!!! Need some help/advice though: what is usually better---free dining or 40% off??? Also, since we have two September babies in my household--Megs and I--how does that whole get in the park free on your birthday thing work if you are buying a package that is already going to include your tickets???? Need some help---thanks so much! Have a great Friday ladies!!!

 

[myrsfmly]

My favorites so far have been Book 4 (Dead to the World) and Book 6 (Definitely Dead). I love, love, love the character of Quinn. I am on Book 7 (All Together Dead) right now.

I love Eric from Book 4 on. I read 7 and 8 so quick and only once that they are kind of a blur... I lent the whole series to my sick friend so I never got to re-read my favorite parts but I think I remember liking 8 better than 7... but I am officially confused

Heidi... somehow I missed your Bailey news! so glad to hear things are better!

 

[Lady Lallie]

When I priced out 30% off at WL, Free Dining was still the better deal.

As far as the birthday thing, you can get a gift card that is good for that day that has the value of a one day ticket on it. There are some other options too, like a fastpass I think. It's all on the Disney website.

 

[MegansMom]

Thanks for the info LL!!!! You are so sweet to help out! When you did the 30% off comparison, were the amounts close? Do you think the extra 10% off would make it the better deal? Thanks for all your input, and Happy Friday to you again!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Thanks for the info LL!!!! You are so sweet to help out! When you did the 30% off comparison, were the amounts close? Do you think the extra 10% off would make it the better deal? Thanks for all your input, and Happy Friday to you again!

It was pretty close if I remember correctly. This was back in September. I stuck with Free Dining. I would call and get a quote without dining and then with the 40% with dining and you'll see which is better.

 

[pooh'smate]

There's still help for me, then! And I'll keep my fingers crossed for a free dining promotion for you. It's just fantastic, really helps a lot with the budget.

Well actually my husband did call me from work today to tell me that he told me the wrong dates. We are now actually going from Sept 27-Oct 5. We too will be staying at the POP. I also had a hard time getting into the Sookie books. The first one was a little hard for me to get into . I have read the first 3 and they get better as you read on.

Congratulations!!!!! I too received the beloved 40% off pin code email today----head is now spinning with thoughts of my next trip. What is usually cheaper---40% off or Free Dining????? Someone please help me out here!!!
We might all just be there for a lovely little Lapu meet.......just thinking.....

Thank you I am so "bexcited" (that is what Lexi says when she is really excited). Yes you should come then too and we will have us a little Lapu meet.

 

[myrsfmly]

Good Morning, Lapuettes!

Today is the second day at my increased dose of Topomax and I feel like total ...

My plan is to ignore it and do some retail therapy! I have one more Christmas gift card burning a hole in my pocket and I have a book on hold at the bookstore that I keep forgetting to pick up so I am going to do that too.

I'll probably spend the evening at my sister's...

Happy Saturday everyone!

 

[MegansMom]

Well actually my husband did call me from work today to tell me that he told me the wrong dates. We are now actually going from Sept 27-Oct 25. We too will be staying at the POP. I also had a hard time getting into the Sookie books. The first one was a little hard for me to get into . I have read the first 3 and they get better as you read on.




Thank you I am so "bexcited" (that is what Lexi says when she is really excited). Yes you should come then too and we will have us a little Lapu meet.

First of all, are you going for almost a month??? Did I read those dates right??? I think the trip is getting to be more and more a reality......Tom also got the 40% off code in his email too........ just saying!?!?!?!?

 

[pooh'smate]

First of all, are you going for almost a month??? Did I read those dates right??? I think the trip is getting to be more and more a reality......Tom also got the 40% off code in his email too........ just saying!?!?!?!?

No you didn't read it wrong but I did type it wrong. Sorry that is Sept 27- Oct 5. I had a wicked headache last night and didn't notice. I wish we could go to disney for a month! I went back and fixed it on my original post. I hope it works out for you. I would love to meet you. I also keep forgetting to tell you that you and my dh also share the same birthday Sept. 4.

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Hi Chicca's, hope you lovely Lappuettes are having a great weekend. So far Paul McKenna has helped me lose 2lbs since Tuesday , long may it continue .

So glad a few of you got a 'wee' chuckle from the latest Niamh-ism, it made me laugh and I needed to share.

LegoMom3 thank you for sharing your amazing angel experience, how wonderful and amazing for you. I'm so happy for you that you got to experience it

Have a Fabby weekend all

 

[MegansMom]

No you didn't read it wrong but I did type it wrong. Sorry that is Sept 27- Oct 5. I had a wicked headache last night and didn't notice. I wish we could go to disney for a month! I went back and fixed it on my original post. I hope it works out for you. I would love to meet you. I also keep forgetting to tell you that you and my dh also share the same birthday Sept. 4.

Still sounds like a LOVELY trip!!! I will let you know as soon as I have some dates in mind---wouldn't our hubbies LOVE it if you, Tk, and I all found each other at some point---too much Lapu Fun for SURE!!! Awww......a fellow September the 4th birthday---how awesome! I don't know how he feels, but I always liked when my birthday fell---right around Labor Day!!! Always partying going on for sure!

Hi Chicca's, hope you lovely Lappuettes are having a great weekend. So far Paul McKenna has helped me lose 2lbs since Tuesday , long may it continue .

So glad a few of you got a 'wee' chuckle from the latest Niamh-ism, it made me laugh and I needed to share.

LegoMom3 thank you for sharing your amazing angel experience, how wonderful and amazing for you. I'm so happy for you that you got to experience it

Have a Fabby weekend all

Congrats on the weight loss!!! I was doing really well on losing weight earlier in 2008, but then my scale got dropped and broke, and I haven't replaced it yet....need to get back on the ole' weight loss wagon myself!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

PM me. I think that is what I like about the whole series -- it takes all of our notions of vampires and sets them on their ears. Growing up in the South, so many of the settings/characters/situations are familiar in a Southern stereotype way -- it cracks me up how Charlaine Harris does it.

Keep reading -- I think the series will grow on you as you get more invested in Sookie's character.

Thanks, hon. I'll send you a PM. I just finished Dead Until Dark.

My dog Bailey is much improved! thanks for your well wishes. I need to get ready to go to work for the day....year end accounting stuff......need to put on my smart hat today and do some actually thinking!! Enjoy the sunshine

So happy to hear that Bailey is doing better! Thank goodness.

Congratulations!!!!! I too received the beloved 40% off pin code email today----head is now spinning with thoughts of my next trip. What is usually cheaper---40% off or Free Dining????? Someone please help me out here!!!

Congrats on the 40% off code! Wow, there have been a lot of those lately. I did a huge spreadsheet last year comparing free dining with a various amount of % off, and for the most part, free dining came out better, however...there were some rare instances were 40% off was better.

My numbers were based on what yours would be. Two adults, one child, I think I did it off of 6 nights, 7 days. Let me know if you want more info, if I can spare you all the legwork.

Well actually my husband did call me from work today to tell me that he told me the wrong dates. We are now actually going from Sept 27-Oct 5. We too will be staying at the POP. I also had a hard time getting into the Sookie books. The first one was a little hard for me to get into . I have read the first 3 and they get better as you read on.

I'm so excited! There are a few of us who are going to be down there around that time, this is awesome!

Good Morning, Lapuettes!

Today is the second day at my increased dose of Topomax and I feel like total ...

My plan is to ignore it and do some retail therapy! I have one more Christmas gift card burning a hole in my pocket and I have a book on hold at the bookstore that I keep forgetting to pick up so I am going to do that too.

I'll probably spend the evening at my sister's...

Happy Saturday everyone!

Sorry you're not feeling well, but yay for the gift card! I love a gift card. I can spend without feeling frivilous!

Hi Chicca's, hope you lovely Lappuettes are having a great weekend. So far Paul McKenna has helped me lose 2lbs since Tuesday , long may it continue .

So glad a few of you got a 'wee' chuckle from the latest Niamh-ism, it made me laugh and I needed to share.

LegoMom3 thank you for sharing your amazing angel experience, how wonderful and amazing for you. I'm so happy for you that you got to experience it

Have a Fabby weekend all

Congrats on the weight loss! Good for you!