The Most Expensive Free Trip Ever - TR Link is Up! Pg. 164

[All7OfUs]

Our family is in northwestern Pennsylvania (we live in southeastern PA). My in-laws live about 10 miles from my parents, so we go back and forth between houses, eating large meals at each!

Isn't that the way all things in heaven on earth should be? 1 visit, 2 meals, 3 happy people- followed by one big happy exit with just enough distance in between.

 

[jenbear123]

If there's one thing I can say about all these family gatherings I've experienced, it's that I'M SICK OF TURKEY!

 

[marvali]

That is too funny! Someone pointed out a problem with my links too, so I am about to go in and work on it....wish me luck!

Hey, cool. I finally found my way here so I can follow along.

 

[marvali]

Our family is in northwestern Pennsylvania (we live in southeastern PA). My in-laws live about 10 miles from my parents, so we go back and forth between houses, eating large meals at each!

Sounds like a great Christmas. After all those food porn pics in your TR from this summer, I can't imagine you guys sponging on both families for large meals.......

 

[FairyGodmotherJen]

I just found you and got all caught up. You're going to be there the same week as we are! In fact, your Saturday, Sunday, and Monday plans all have some similarities to what we have in mind right now - we're even going to Sci-Fi on Sunday for lunch (but a really late one). We're spending our whole day at DHS for SWW.

Enjoying your PTR! Hope you have a safe trip back home.

 

[Millie12591]

Our family is in northwestern Pennsylvania (we live in southeastern PA). My in-laws live about 10 miles from my parents, so we go back and forth between houses, eating large meals at each!

Mmmmmm, homemade food as a reward for traveling. Sounds like a great way to travel. I hope your travels, time with family and the food were all wonderful.

 

[Millie12591]

Isn't that the way all things in heaven on earth should be? 1 visit, 2 meals, 3 happy people- followed by one big happy exit with just enough distance in between.

 

[glennbo123]

We're back home! Or, at least in the door...car-top carrier put away, groceries in the fridge, but duffel bags are scattered here and there.

that made me laugh because my mom thinks of it as a personal afront if you don't eat a huge meal everytime you're here. My Grandmas was even worse she included 4 course breakfasts into the mix.

Funny you should say that. I caught a little grief my first Thanksgiving married to my wife, when we ate at my in-laws for the 2nd T'giving meal of the day (first at my parents' house). I didn't eat much, being so full, and my mother-in-law wasn't too keen on it. Since then I've either learned to pace myself, or stretched my stomach some...probably a little of both.

4 course breakfast!

my kids are lucky to get ONE out of me!

That should be plenty, huh?!

 

[glennbo123]

Hey, cool. I finally found my way here so I can follow along.

Marvin! Yes, it helps when I get the links working right, doesn't it? Thanks for pointing it out to me! Glad you're here.

I just found you and got all caught up. You're going to be there the same week as we are! In fact, your Saturday, Sunday, and Monday plans all have some similarities to what we have in mind right now - we're even going to Sci-Fi on Sunday for lunch (but a really late one). We're spending our whole day at DHS for SWW.

Enjoying your PTR! Hope you have a safe trip back home.

And FairyGodmotherJen!! That's cool that you'll be there the same time. I'd like to hear how your plans shape up too.

 

[glennbo123]

Isn't that the way all things in heaven on earth should be? 1 visit, 2 meals, 3 happy people- followed by one big happy exit with just enough distance in between.

I really like the way you put that....I totally agree.

We had more than 3 happy people though...5 in my family, then 13 more (parents, siblings, nieces and nephews) at my parents' house, and 10 more at my in-laws'.

If there's one thing I can say about all these family gatherings I've experienced, it's that I'M SICK OF TURKEY!

That's too funny Jenbear...we had no turkey the whole time. We had ham at my parents and prime rib at my in-laws.

Sounds like a great Christmas. After all those food porn pics in your TR from this summer, I can't imagine you guys sponging on both families for large meals.......

Sponging?! As I pointed out a couple of posts above, you risk insulting the cook if you don't stuff yourself.

Mmmmmm, homemade food as a reward for traveling. Sounds like a great way to travel. I hope your travels, time with family and the food were all wonderful.

I'll give you a run-down on the pies...

My mom's house:
pecan
blueberry
chocolate (pudding)
white christmas (coconut meringue)
banana caramel

My in-law's:
banana cream
key-lime

I'd say that's worth the trip.

 

[eandesmom]

I'll give you a run-down on the pies...

My mom's house:
pecan
blueberry
chocolate (pudding)
white christmas (coconut meringue)
banana caramel

My in-law's:
banana cream
key-lime

I'd say that's worth the trip.

Oh my word!

 

[All7OfUs]

I really like the way you put that....I totally agree.



My mom's house:
pecan
blueberry
chocolate (pudding)
white christmas (coconut meringue)
banana caramel

My in-law's:
banana cream
key-lime

I'd say that's worth the trip.

THanks

And skip the turkey, baby......... (in my best Brucy voice) We're having pie tonight!!!!!!!

 

[glennbo123]

And skip the turkey, baby......... (in my best Brucy voice) We're having pie tonight!!!!!!!

What's that from?

 

[All7OfUs]

Finding Nemo. When Bruce smells Dory's blood, he says, "We're having FISH tonight!"

 

[glennbo123]

Finding Nemo. When Bruce smells Dory's blood, he says, "We're having FISH tonight!"

Oooooh. Sorry I was so dense....still thinking about the last Rations Drop clue.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Oooooh. Sorry I was so dense....

happens to the best of us.
we cant be on all the time, just 90% percent of the time.

 

[aprilisis]

I am a disgrace...page 10. Ugh. Sorry I'm so slow!!! I'm subscribing now, though.

 

[we3are1]

Loving your PTR - and hoping to start mine soon (Fingers crossed)
You and your family will love HDDR - we sure did - food is great and unlimited and entertainment is knee slapping

Jealous about SWW - our son would love it but just can't seem to get down in time for that.

and I say skip the last day of school!

 

[glennbo123]

happens to the best of us.
we cant be on all the time, just 90% percent of the time.

You caught me at my bad 10%.

I am a disgrace...page 10. Ugh. Sorry I'm so slow!!! I'm subscribing now, though.

aprilisis!! You're not late at all. Glad you found it April.

Loving your PTR - and hoping to start mine soon (Fingers crossed)
You and your family will love HDDR - we sure did - food is great and unlimited and entertainment is knee slapping

Jealous about SWW - our son would love it but just can't seem to get down in time for that.

and I say skip the last day of school!

we3are1!!

We made the last weekend of SWW back in 2005 also...my son loved it, especially his "jedi training". I agree regarding the last day of school. We'll have to see how it works out. So far, so good....the big snow we got a week and a half ago hit on Saturday so we only had a delayed opening on the following Monday.

 

[onelilspark]

I mainly lurked after checking in on your TR. I might do it again I'll try not to, but no promises!

Happy New Year!!