The New Lizard Lounge

[steveanddonna]

nrsldy don't worry - we change our itinerary just about weekly until just before we leave, and then we change things again at the concierge desk while we're there!

Thanks, everyone, for the hugs; right back at you!

 

[Tess]

Originally posted by #1hockeymom
Steffy, VAgal, and storybookmum,nrsldy,donna... you all need a hug! I am so sorry for your losses. We also ran into Christmas presents in my MIL's house with tags on them. She never did any early shopping, and this was near Easter. I think she knew, and we looked at it as a great gift to find them.

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separating that thoughtful moment with...

Liquidate Ohio State and humble Woody Hayes (hey, you can tell my age... and I learned this in elementary school!)
He brings the cattle to Columbus, send them out to graze

Knock them off their ivory towers
Send them crawling back to the showers!
Liquidate Ohio State
its a no-nothing party school!

(go on, hum that silly fight song of yours!) OK, you know I love you.. right? but I had to!

GO BLUE!

*running really fast right out of here!*

You better run girlfriend! The OSU version of a certain song--and it isn't "Hail to the Victors" as you know it--isn't permissible on the "family" boards. . .

, you know I love you too sista', but a game is a game--and this isn't the usual "game"--it's Scarlet & Grey--all the way! We'll kiss and make up when those Bucks destroy the Blue & Gold tomorrow at the 'shoe! Then again, we'll hug and be friends if UM gets to smell the roses (and lose, once again). Sorry, but Lloyd just can't win the *big* game. . .

 

[storybookmum]

Agh! I've been dragged unwittingly into the Great Debate!

In advance, knowing what I could be up against, I plead for mercy.

I came home from getting groceries this evening, and my DH announces ever so proudly that a friend of his with whom he was teaching this week just shared with him that last time he was at Disney, he stayed at POR. Thinking I'm going to get a trip report, I'm all pleased. DH wants to talk Disney, what a treat!

He says it was wonderful, DH tells me, just a beautiful resort.

I'm happy to hear it!

And guess what? he adds. And somehow, my blood runs cold. Because I know what he's about to say.

This is going to be about.....


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...................mugs.

Guess what he has for us? DH asks me, joyfully. He bought those refillable mugs, and he's sending them with ___ tonight, they'll be waiting for you at work when you get there.

Oh, dread.

I explain gently to DH that this is a subject over which blood has nearly been shed, many times over, here on the DIS. I pry gently into the type of mugs that they might be.

The guy that worked there (I must teach DH we call them CMs!!) told him that they were good forever!

I tell him reality may, in fact, prove differently.

I get to work, and sure enough, there's a message that I have a package to pick up.

I open the back and see three very cute, pristine Dixie Landings mugs with no labels on them whatsoever for "length of stay..."

Naturally, nonetheless, I am fully aware WE DID NOT BUY THESE MUGS.

Do you think I could conveniently forget to pack them? I feel like I have 3 little DISbombs sitting in my car waiting to go home with me in the morning...

Fearfully,

Kris

 

[nrsldy]

Goodmorning! Couldn't sleep so I have been up watching infomercials (SP). How bad are they!!!!

Thanks for your kind words and thoughts.I am lucky to have ZAC MAN. For everyone else that has experienced a loss, plenty of PD and for you all.

My 26yo DS can't decide if he is going to go with us now! One day yes one day no. I told him last night his ticket was going to the highest bidder. KIDS!

I'm off to get the others up we have an out of town wedding to go to today.

Have a great day!

 

[storybookmum]

I posted this on the transportation thread, too, but maybe one of you knows.

We're flying with Spirit on the way down (and with USA3000 on the way back).

I have a stroller and a backless booster that I want to gatecheck. I thought I could fit the backless booster into the stroller basket, but I can't.

Will Spirit let me gatecheck? Will they charge me?

Last minute complications. I'm seriously considering ripping apart my packed suitcase to find room for the backless booster. I'm sure I packed too much anyway.

Thanks, I'm home and going to bed....

Kris

 

[#1hockeymom]

I haven't traveled with spirit, but I have never had a problem on any airline when I needed to gate check a stroller or a car seat. I don't think you'll have a problem.

Oh, she's bringing out the big guns! Hey Tess, what is a buckeye anyways? *running* I can say that dh actually congratulated me last night and thanked me for letting state beat wis. (like I personally had something to do with it since I am the spartan fan) He hates state with a passion, but of course needed WIS to go down. Don't you love college football? I'll be watching the game at that stadium they forgot to finish. That isn't a horseshoe, that is missing the end!

***I miss hockey, I miss hockey***

Nrslady>> I hope you don't fall asleep in the church or end up with boxes coming to your door all next week for staying up all night long!

 

[floridafam]

Just made the deposit for WL CL Yellowstone Suite in May.

Registration is now open for the Florida Half Ironman on May 22 at Fort Wilderness.

Already signed DH up for it!!

 

[steveanddonna]

storybookmum I've never flown Spirit but both ATA and Southwest have let us bring the booster seat on as a carry-on item (and didn't count it towards our limit). Ours is a Graco and fits under the plane seat, but I'm sure if yours is larger you could gatecheck it.

 

[VAgal76]

Oh, goodness....Tess chasing Debbie. It's great to be able to be rivals and friends at the same time!

Thanks for the votes for Le Cellier! We will definitely give it a whirl.

Storybookmum - Yes, bringing old mugs are greatly debated, but I think it's a no, no. I might trying "forgetting" to pack them, too.

Floridafam - Way to go on the Yellowstone suite!

 

[floridafam]

VAgal76.

Thanks! I'm so excited. We have been waiting for months for this race to open up for registration.

We'll have our new DD so I'm sure we will spend a lot of time just relaxing in the suite or watching DH at Fort Wilderness.

Maybe the new CL lounge will be open by then.

It's really a great time to be at Disney. All of the athletes are there and it just feels special.

I think DH is getting me the Ironman Stroller for Christmas.
www.insideoutsports.com/product.aspx?storeid=&eventid=0&sku=101884

What do you all think of it?

 

[storybookmum]

I'm going, I'm going!

I don't think I'll have a chance to post tomorrow, it's a really hectic day; sleep for about 4 hours at most after work, then I have church, my best friend's birthday party, Caroline's skating class, supper and bed....we get up and leave for our flight at about 4 in the morning....oh, tomorrow's going to be intense.

I might have a chance to lurk or post from work tonight if it isn't busy, but it's Saturday night, so it's dubious, and I won't have a lunch hour, because I'm trying to get off a little early, if I can.

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone, for all the information, advice and encouragement you've given me over the last few months. It's been amazing. I hope to post from Florida, but for SURE, I'll be filling you in with all the details when I get back...and continuing to post for the next trip in May with my Mom!

God bless you all. Have a safe couple of weeks, and enjoy those counters and trips. I'm really looking forward to meeting some of you while we're there, I hope it works out.

Love,

Kris

 

[johnsonet]

God bless YOU Kris!! Have a safe and wonderful - and MAGICAL- trip! Will you be taking photos to share? I hope so! Most of all, enjoy yourself and your family. Say Hi to Mickey for me!!
I'll be thinking of you
:thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

 

[ead79]

Bye, Kris! Have a great time in Ft. Myers! Can't wait to meet you in person!

 

[#1hockeymom]

Have a wonderful and SAFE trip! I know you'll bring plenty of magic with you, too! Say hi to the Ankole family for me!

God Bless,
Debbie

 

[mom_rules]

Have an awesome time-looking forward to your trip report.

 

[TammiMcMan]

Kris, have a safe trip. Can't wait to hear all the details when you get back.

I'm so excited, DD19 will be heading home from college soon for the Thanksgiving holiday. She's waiting at the station for her Amtrak train and she'll be here at 8:30 in the morning. I aired out her bedroom today and put on fresh sheets. I'm also preparing for the invasion of the laundry. I just have to say, that so far, I'm quite pleased with Amtrak. They are so much more flexible than the airlines. She wasn't due to come home until Monday afternoon, but finished up with her classes early. She called Amtrak's customer service and they were able to put her on an earlier train, for the same price and without any fee. I hope the ride is comfortable for her because this is a great option for us.

Have a great weekend everyone. It's Saturday night and I feel like splurging, so it's chocolate covered strawberries and champagne on the sideboard.

Tammi

 

[mmausse]

KRIS Have a Fabulous, relaxing, exciting, safe, healthy vacation - I'll be thinking of you and everyone else down there!

Well, fellow lizards, I've decorated the inside of my house for Christmas - yes a week early, because I don't know yet when my surgery will be scheduled. I find out on the 30th. At this point, I hope it won't be until after XMAS. Even tho the pain is rather extreme, I'd still like to celebrate with my family in my "original" pieces.

After reading everyone's exciting trip reports, and having been to WDW during MNSSHP, I believe that is when I'll go back next. My knee should be fully recovered and I'll be going thru serious Mickey withdrawal by that time too. Plus, the crowds are less and the costs down, at least they have been in the past.

Maybe I'll be able to meet a few of you down there then. I'll know more after the 30th.

Can anyone tell me if this year they allowed adults to dress up for MNSSHP - last year they forced me to remove my mask even though I had a letter from Al Weiss saying ti was ok.

 

[Tess]

Um, what were you saying Friday about the Buckeyes ? Is your DH in mourning this a.m. as are most of my neighbors? I had predicted a Buckeye victory of 28-24, man did I underestimate the scarlet and gray!

I'm not one to gloat, but I couldn't let the win pass totally unrecognized. . .It was a great day for OSU fans everywhere, but especially those of us in MI. The only bummer to the day was Iowa beating Wisconsin. Who would have figured that could happen especially after the Buckeyes handed the Badgers the Roses on a silver platter! I guess it just goes to show ya'--on any given day. . .and that sure proved to be the case on "Rivalry Saturday" yesterday.

Have a great vacation Kris--wish I could go now, but on the bright side, we cracked 200 yesterday! I must admit this school year is flying by--and that really doesn't make me warm and fuzzy since my kids are both in H.S.

Enjoy your Sunday everyone! *slipping out of the room to avoid Debbie's bagel thrown in response to the gloat*

 

[#1hockeymom]

*Not throwing the bagel as it was toasted to perfection* See the other room! I responded there!

Congrats on your victory, Tess! You guys deserved it!

Tammi>> I am sure you are in seventh heaven now with all of your children home! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Debbie

 

[sfbank]

Hey everyone--Have not been here for awhile so sorry I am not caught up on everything. Hope everyone is well and getting ready for the holidays!! I got an all clear on my EEG and MRI--no tumor or tissue damage. So for now I am just on meds. I see my doc again in Jan and he said if all goes well, I may get to do some limited driving!!! I feel like I am waiting to get my license again! Happy Holidays Everyone!!!