The Last to Post-2nd Edition - Part 2

[ckckc2000]

Kevin-Love the Trip report by the way-nice pictures

and getting the Kids up that early -You must be a miracle worker!!! I can never get the gang up and moving that early!!!

 

[eeyoresmountainpals]

So where we we? Oh yes. Just finished a real good lunch at Cosmic Rays. So what do you do when you want to relax? Why, you take a nice relaxing train ride, of course!

We walked over to Mickey’s Toon Town, and caught the train from there. We did the whole circuit, and then walked back over through Fantasyland. I noticed the old skyway building.

I never did figure out why they took it down? Anyone know?
Anyway, back over to Liberty Tree Square to go through the shops and all. Boy, has it gotten crowded!!

So onward we walked. Then decided, hey let’s take a break at Tom Sawyer Island!

Spent some time there. The boys really liked this area. Lots to explore. We didn’t make it there last time, so pretty much everything was new to them this trip.

It was about time for our retreat, so we headed back over to Main Street. Of course, I had to get a picture with my favorite guy!!

So we finally find the person that is coordinating the retreat. He writes down everything for our certificates, and points us to our Color Guard. We meet and greet, and then we get our instructions in what and how we are supposed to do.

After some instructions, we are told to stand here, and now we wait.

The band marches in next.

They march us up to the flag, and the band starts retreat, and then plays the National Anthem.

The Color Guard lower the flag during the anthem, and then start folding into the familiar triangle.

Once that is complete, the flag is presented to me to hold.

We decided that I would hold the flag this time. Donna’s mother and grandmother are coming to Disney in July to visit with us for 3 days. Her grandmother (80 this year, I think, and still does most of the housework!) wanted to see MK one last time, so we will be scheduling another retreat while they are with us, and Donna will take the flag then!

So now we are off on a march up Main Street!!

We made the turn at the first intersection, and stopped for pictures and thanks!

We were very honored to have the chance to do this. We did not expect anything for it, but we received certificates and special one-of-a-kind pins! Wow.

So afterwards, we stuck around Main Street. Did some browsing and shopping. DS17 had found a POC sweatshirt he liked, but not in his size. They told him to go ahead and buy it, and then it would be easy to exchange somewhere else. So, off we go to 4 different shops, but he finally finds the right size!

So now it’s time for dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern. We are all tired with hurting feet, so we check in early, and have a seat!

We get seated at a nice quiet table with room. Food is delivered, and what a feast!! This is another first for us, so we weren’t sure about the food. We have seen mixed reviews, but we liked everything! Good salad and bread. Entrees were all nice, hot, and tasty! Soon after the salad, who shows up, but Chip!

After the main course, the main Goofy shows up!!

Dessert was a wonderful warm apple cobbler with cream. Oh my that was heavenly!! And then Minnie makes an appearance, and she is being demanding!!

She wants a kiss from the anniversary couple, so who are we to argue?!? I hope Mickey doesn’t find out!

So fully sated from an excellent meal, it’s SpectroMagic time! We snag a good spot near the Liberty Tree, and watch the fun. DS17 took lots of pics that I won’t post here. Most everyone has seen the parade or the pics from another poster.

Afterwards, we are dead, so we decide that Wishes can wait for today (but we still get to see it on this trip!). We head out through the back way, and avoid the nuttiness that is Main Street in front of the castle. We take a last pic of the day as we are heading towards the resort bus.

We pretty much crash into bed, tired but absolutely filled with happiness from a most wonderful day in MK!!!

Monday will be EPCOT day! Stay tuned!

Kevin - this report and the pics are GREAT! I am so glad that you and your DW got to be a part of the retreat ceremony. That is just too cool! I think it's great that they honored you that way!

 

[ckckc2000]

OK-Now I'm off to get my Breakfast-talk to everyone later

 

[Ness2289]

OK-Now I'm off to get my Breakfast-talk to everyone later

 

[kimmar067]

Now even Kathy shows up!!!!

Kathy-I thought of a few more things DS like-Little Debbie Fudge Rounds/Oatmeal cakes, Beef Jerky-original flavor only-Just a few things I remembered while I was at the store

since I don't have to feed him anymore-I forget that little stuff until I see it again

...not together, I hope....

 

[kimmar067]

OK-Now I'm off to get my Breakfast-talk to everyone later

....later....

 

[InsertWittyNameHere]

I think I'm starting to get a cold

My nose is like a faucet this morning

 

[kimmar067]

Kevin-Love the Trip report by the way-nice pictures

...what SHE said....

...and getting the Kids up that early -You must be a miracle worker!!! I can never get the gang up and moving that early!!!

...he's a MEANIE, I tell ya, a meanie....

 

[eeyoresmountainpals]

I just signed up to go on the Scrappers Vacation at the Y&B Club in August.
4 days of fun with the mouse and scrappin away the rest of the time.

That sounds like a lot of fun!

I'm still at the point with my scrapping that I'm collecting supplies but have yet to sit down and actually do even one page!

 

[kimmar067]

That sounds like a lot of fun!

.....yes, it sure does....

...I'm still at the point with my scrapping that I'm collecting supplies but have yet to sit down and actually do even one page!

..well, you're halfway there....

 

[InsertWittyNameHere]

Has anyone seen the movie August Rush?

I didn't think I would like it but it was actually very good

 

[tubachick]

That sounds like a lot of fun!

I'm still at the point with my scrapping that I'm collecting supplies but have yet to sit down and actually do even one page!

ah.... then you should come you can get a ton done, and they will have all kinds of supplies there, just bring your paper and pictures

(I am a scrap pusher)


-- I usually scrap a bit on the weekends since I am used to getting up around 4, I go in the basement, throw a load of wash in and scrap and cut and all that fun stuff!!! Lately, I have been focusing on small gift projects for the family for gifts-- easy to finish and you can see the results FAST!

 

[tubachick]

MORNING EVERYONE!!!

Nice to see so many people on at once!

 

[tubachick]

Has anyone seen the movie August Rush?

I didn't think I would like it but it was actually very good

no-- what is that about?

 

[eeyoresmountainpals]

Yea!!!! 1,200!!!!

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Congratulations Ness!

 

[kimmar067]

ah.... then you should come you can get a ton done, and they will have all kinds of supplies there, just bring your paper and pictures

(I am a scrap pusher)

...you shouldn't be closer than 100 feet from any school......

-- I usually scrap a bit on the weekends since I am used to getting up around 4, I go in the basement, throw a load of wash in and scrap and cut and all that fun stuff!!! Lately, I have been focusing on small gift projects for the family for gifts-- easy to finish and you can see the results FAST!

.....I wish I had a basement area that I could leave all my scraping stuff out and work at when I get a chance - what am I talking about?? get a chance?? Get a chance?!?!?!?

 

[tubachick]

I showed DH the pics of Kevin in the flag ceremony, now if I can get him to do it He's Navy, but when he's at Disney, He's LAZY -- oh did I say that??? He's one of those sleep late on vacation types of people.... no wonder he's sending me there by myself

 

[InsertWittyNameHere]

no-- what is that about?

http://augustrushmovie.warnerbros.com/

 

[kimmar067]

I showed DH the pics of Kevin in the flag ceremony, now if I can get him to do it He's Navy, but when he's at Disney, He's LAZY -- oh did I say that??? He's one of those sleep late on vacation types of people.... no wonder he's sending me there by myself

.... wish MY DH would send ME by myself....

 

[tubachick]

...you shouldn't be closer than 100 feet from any school......

oh - your right, that could be a federal offense (but isn't the federal prision the nice one???)

........I wish I had a basement area that I could leave all my scraping stuff out and work at when I get a chance - what am I talking about?? get a chance?? Get a chance?!?!?!?

I tell you just make a lot of noise when everyone else is sleeping, and they send you away-- hence the chance -- now just don't look at the cleanliness of the rest of the house

The down side of having everything out is when DH wants to buy something car related, he says its just like adding (fill in the scrap thing here) to your room. HE DOES PAY ATTENTION