The "How Will I Survive Winter Without It" Trip That Might Be

[PoppyGirl]

Brilliant

Thanks!! It was fun. I've thought of about 10 more since I wrote it too....maybe I'll have to change it to the top 20....

OH I want to come milk cows and carry baby calves back to the barn! I totally understand your "thinking"... my mind is always thinking Disney when I'm relaxed. Ha ha! Glad you had a nice relaxing morning. Sounds nice!

Come on over! We are always welcoming people into the barn.

In Doctor Who Tegan says "Rabbits!" all the time so you could call her Tegan?

I like that! It's on the consideration list. I actually have only seen the series since Christopher Eccleston was on. But you inspired me and last night I added a bunch more DVD's to our netflix list. I put on all the episodes with Tegan.

 

[Tinkermom76]

how did I miss this PTR???? I wouldn't be sad if you moved the trip closer to the end of February

 

[PoppyGirl]

how did I miss this PTR???? I wouldn't be sad if you moved the trip closer to the end of February

Hello Natalie! I'm pretty sure you were just out running or something....you know who else hasn't found me yet? DoP.

What are the dates in Feb that you will be there? That would be really funny if we were there at the same time! We could re-live our dismeet on Main Street! Although it wouldn't be decorated for the holidays...and it probably wouldn't be FREEZING COLD .....and Katie probably wouldn't be there either. Gosh...now I'm a little depressed.

You see what those darned luggage tags do to me?!?! I'm a mess! And here I am planning another trip. Well, technically....I'm planning to plan a trip. Sort of.

 

[PoppyGirl]

More top ten signs that I'm about to book a Disney vacation:

11. Buying new swimsuits at the end of the season

Here's Anna's new one (I can't believe I let her get a bikini)

I can't find a photo of mine...I think I actually bought two pieces that didn't belong together, but they look cute together:

This bottom

And this top (only not quite so wrinkly--what is up with that?!?!):

 

[PoppyGirl]

DH had his 40th High School class reunion this summer (for the record he's 10 years older than me....yes, I'm just his trophy wife.....) and last night we received this photo of us from one of his classmates. I think it turned out nice. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the man who must give the approval for my (so far) imaginary trip to WDW. He's been awfully sweet to me the last few days.....

 

[Tinkermom76]

Hello Natalie! I'm pretty sure you were just out running or something....you know who else hasn't found me yet? DoP.

What are the dates in Feb that you will be there? That would be really funny if we were there at the same time! We could re-live our dismeet on Main Street! Although it wouldn't be decorated for the holidays...and it probably wouldn't be FREEZING COLD .....and Katie probably wouldn't be there either. Gosh...now I'm a little depressed.

You see what those darned luggage tags do to me?!?! I'm a mess! And here I am planning another trip. Well, technically....I'm planning to plan a trip. Sort of.

I was out running at 430 this morning

We are there Feb 22 to feb 27. The Marathon is the 24th

Miss Katie will be in Hawaii with her wonderful hubby Do you believe the nerve going to Hawaii when she could be in Disney with us

The new tags are worth a trip but make sure you book a package this time so you get them

 

[disney212]

I am caught up and can't wait to hear more. DH and I both also love Dr. Who! You also brought a lot of memories back for me, my grandparents had a dairy farm when I was a kid so I loved seeing the calf! On a funny note I am 45 and DH is 43 so I call him my trophy husband!

 

[PoppyGirl]

I was out running at 430 this morning

We are there Feb 22 to feb 27. The Marathon is the 24th

Miss Katie will be in Hawaii with her wonderful hubby Do you believe the nerve going to Hawaii when she could be in Disney with us

The new tags are worth a trip but make sure you book a package this time so you get them

Miss Katie is going to Hawaii?!@? Glen rocks! Are they going to Aulani? My company, Creative Memories, has an incentive trip there next year.

I think that weekend in February I'll be holding my winter/spring scrapbooking retreat. You'll have to run without me. I'll be cheering from afar! (and watching for updates on FB!)

I am caught up and can't wait to hear more. DH and I both also love Dr. Who! You also brought a lot of memories back for me, my grandparents had a dairy farm when I was a kid so I loved seeing the calf! On a funny note I am 45 and DH is 43 so I call him my trophy husband!

Welcome to my PTR disney212! Thanks for joining in and commenting. I cannot get my DH into Doctor Who at all....wish I could! I think it's funny that you call your DH your trophy husband. I see you are from KY. Is that where the farm was? I always think of horse farms in KY....not dairy farms!

 

[PoppyGirl]

Things must be heating up in "booking a Disney trip for real" World because.....

12. I find myself 25 minutes late for work....AFTER receiving a phone call from my client who is waiting outside my office door....because I was on the Disboards at home instead of driving to work (although part of the blame is because I thought the appointment was at 10:30 and not 9:30)
13. The urgency to buy little gifts for DD or BFF (i.e. anything Disney related) is nearly unbearable and I spend hours looking at items on Etsy.com and Disneystore.com.
14. I make a purchase on Disneystore.com because a.) the new family budget doesn't start until tomorrow and b.) I get a 25% off code from Disney.

 

[PoppyGirl]

Just for me....just for fun:

And for when I can start eating popcorn again in a few weeks:

And one more just for me just for fun (I'm not posting the other things just in case DD or BFF might happen to be scrolling through here....)

 

[PoppyGirl]

Yep...it's true. I'm probably going to have to round up and call it the top 20 signs pretty soon

15. There is now a "Disney Planning Notebook" sitting discreetly on my shelf above my desk.

I was sitting at the computer last night, quietly reading Disney dining menus and printing out a few (that part wasn't so quiet because for some reason my printer squeaks like crazy!! ). DH walks by behind me.

DH: Whatcha doing?
Me: (casually) Reading menus.
DH: (looking over my shoulder) DISNEY!!!! (you must hear this with a tinge of scorn)
Me: (even MORE casually) Yep. Just printing out some menus to read over.
DH: (walking away)
Me: (Cannot BELIEVE that he had nothing else to say about that! Does this man not know me AT ALL!?!?!?! Or has he just accepted the inevitable? )

BFF came over today to scrapbook with me and talk. Her DH was off work today so she was talking to him right before she came over.
Me: "Your DH knows we are going to talk Disney, right?"
BFF: "Oh, he is SO on to us. There's no boiling the frog any more. He knows me too well!"

 

[Alysa]

Just about to watch Doctor Who and thought of you! I'll send you the autograph book shortly - things are a bit crazy here and we still don't have internet in our new place.

 

[PoppyGirl]

Just about to watch Doctor Who and thought of you! I'll send you the autograph book shortly - things are a bit crazy here and we still don't have internet in our new place.

Ahhhhhh!! I'm so jealous! We don't have cable. I may have to beg a DVD copy from BFF. Was it good?? Thanks for thinking of me.

 

[Tinkermom76]

oh just book the trip already woman!!!

Don't forget I am there the weekend of the 23/24!!!

 

[PoppyGirl]

The front of what? I don't know!!

After the terrible horrible no good very bad weekend that I had, I was ready for something good to happen....and today it did! I came home from work to an e-mail from a second travel agency with a contract. Woot! I talked to DH about it over the weekend and he was pretty supportive. The kids were a little less enthusiastic. What am I thinking?!?! But I got so excited!

I'm still waiting to hear from two other agencies before I make a final decision about which one to go with.

And more toward the top 20 signs....

16. I called Disney today to see if there might be a PIN code attached to my name. There was. For this fall. *Sigh*....the CM said there are no discounts for 2013 yet but to expect some to be released in October or November. NOVEMBER?!?! Are you kidding me? I'm gonna have to book before then or my head might explode! "Go ahead and book" the CM says. "You can always cancel or change your reservation" he says. Right.....like that's going to happen. Once that baby is booked, I'm going. There's no cancelling. I might tell myself I could cancel but we all know that's not really going to happen. I'm thinking it's about time to have "the talk" with DH.

17. I bought some sandals. Nice ones. Sandals that are really really good for walking. A lot. Like say.....around a resort or Disney park. On sale. (end of season!)

 

[Tinkermom76]

That's me and the CM telling you to just book it, jeepers woman what is wrong with you???

 

[Alysa]

I like that! It's on the consideration list. I actually have only seen the series since Christopher Eccleston was on. But you inspired me and last night I added a bunch more DVD's to our netflix list. I put on all the episodes with Tegan.

A good link to check out for watching some good old ones.

Ahhhhhh!! I'm so jealous! We don't have cable. I may have to beg a DVD copy from BFF. Was it good?? Thanks for thinking of me.

It was good - but sad and not what I expected at all. Definitely borrow it.

After the terrible horrible no good very bad weekend that I had, I was ready for something good to happen....and today it did! I came home from work to an e-mail from a second travel agency with a contract. Woot! I talked to DH about it over the weekend and he was pretty supportive. The kids were a little less enthusiastic. What am I thinking?!?! But I got so excited!

I'm sorry you had a bad weekend.

16. I called Disney today to see if there might be a PIN code attached to my name. There was. For this fall. *Sigh*....the CM said there are no discounts for 2013 yet but to expect some to be released in October or November. NOVEMBER?!?! Are you kidding me? I'm gonna have to book before then or my head might explode! "Go ahead and book" the CM says. "You can always cancel or change your reservation" he says. Right.....like that's going to happen. Once that baby is booked, I'm going. There's no cancelling. I might tell myself I could cancel but we all know that's not really going to happen. I'm thinking it's about time to have "the talk" with DH.

I know what you mean, I like to have the discount(s) all lined up before I broach the idea of a trip with my guy. Good luck!

 

[PoppyGirl]

That's me and the CM telling you to just book it, jeepers woman what is wrong with you???

Are you yelling at me?!?!? I'd just like to hang onto my marriage for a while....AND since I just signed on as a Disney travel agent....I might like to book my own trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT! I cannot WAIT to get started!!!! DH will be much more receptive about me going since it will be "training" too.

A good link to check out for watching some good old ones.



It was good - but sad and not what I expected at all. Definitely borrow it.



I'm sorry you had a bad weekend.



I know what you mean, I like to have the discount(s) all lined up before I broach the idea of a trip with my guy. Good luck!

Thanks for the link! I bookmarked it and can't wait to explore! It looks like an awesome site. I will ask BFF is she might part with her copy of the season premiere....she's sort of possessive about her Doctor.

Yes...about my weekend. DS decided to be 12. *sigh* And I thought DD had the line on drama. Geesh!

I've sort of been waiting to book the trip for several reasons
1. getting DH's approval
2. will BFF be joining me or not?!?!
3. Can I get free dining or room discount?
4. Will I be done with my Disney College of Knowledge training so that I can book it myself?!!?!? I thought I might like to book my own trip first so that if I mess up no one ELSE will be mad at me!

 

[Tinkermom76]

Are you yelling at me?!?!? I'd just like to hang onto my marriage for a while....AND since I just signed on as a Disney travel agent....I might like to book my own trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT! I cannot WAIT to get started!!!! DH will be much more receptive about me going since it will be "training" too.



Thanks for the link! I bookmarked it and can't wait to explore! It looks like an awesome site. I will ask BFF is she might part with her copy of the season premiere....she's sort of possessive about her Doctor.

Yes...about my weekend. DS decided to be 12. *sigh* And I thought DD had the line on drama. Geesh!

I've sort of been waiting to book the trip for several reasons
1. getting DH's approval
2. will BFF be joining me or not?!?!
3. Can I get free dining or room discount?
4. Will I be done with my Disney College of Knowledge training so that I can book it myself?!!?!? I thought I might like to book my own trip first so that if I mess up no one ELSE will be mad at me!

YAY for becoming a Disney Travel Agent I would love to do that!!!!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Hey signing on...

I hope you get your Disney Trip...

But it's always fun to plan...

DH has starting getting me into Doctor Who recently and I saw that episode with Van Gogh... it made me cry, it was lovely and sad all at once...

I really love the new BBC "Sherlock" series but they haven't made too many of them...

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you...