The NEW Official November 2010 Countdown & Planning Thread ~ Come join us! (Part 2)

[sjs314]

So sad to be back! But, we had the best time EVER! The only rain was on Tuesday night as we were ready to hop on the boat from DTD back to POFQ, not bad at all. The weather was absolutely gorgeous! I ended up canceling our ADR at La Hacienda on Thurs night at 8, even though we really wanted to see Illuminations from the restaurant, we had such a long day and just didn't have it in us to stay. Luckily I was able to change to an ADR at Boatwrights at POR and we were pleasantly surprised at how fantastic the food was there since I've rarely read a decent review. We took the short walk along the river to the restaurant and then strolled back afterward, very nice! The DDP is just way too much food for us, we walked around positively stuffed and rarely were able to eat dessert; brought back fresh fruit from Sci Fi, pecan pie (DELICIOUS! Which I ate for breakfast on Friday morning ) from Boatwrights. We got in some pool time every day even though a couple of days it was sort of chilly, soaked in the hot tub every night. The only really crowded time was Sunday night because of F! and the Osborne lights, but it wasn't crowded enough to be horrible. Got a couple of photos of the refurbed rooms at POFQ at night, through the window blinds, it's going to be fabulous and I can't wait to start planning our next trip and staying there. Bus service was very good, we never had to wait very long and only shared with POR one afternoon. I also switched out our ADR from breakfast at 1900 Park Fare to lunch at the Crystal Palace which we all really enjoyed. I cried during Wishes, just as I always do, and the castle dressed in icicles is so, so, so beautiful. I just love WDW so much.

My LGMH turkey fell off my bag the first day at DHS, I didn't notice until we were back in the room that night.

Already have my new ticker for 2011.

Welcome Back to you both! Sounds like you had great times while there. Are either of you going to be doing TR's?

 

[alexensmom]

Not at all. A few places have been thrown around. 'Ohana dinner and breakfast, 50's Prime Time (because believe it or not, we have never ate there!), Chef Mickeys, CRT. But as of now, we can't even decide where we are going to stay. If we were going alone, it would be a no brainer - surprise the girls with The Poly like we had planned- and are currently booked. But our friends want to stay value. So, I am shooting for a mod! lol I just can't seem to get in the planning mode. Which is very odd for me. I think maybe my WDW addiction has been cured.

And the cure is.... Cancel the perfect trip! The one where everything is perfect, that has been paid off for months, that you have the money to still go on, and say its being responsible (even if it was)...

Hey Jessica! I agree with sjs314. I would plan your trip for Poly. Unless you are planning on staying at the same resort with adjoining rooms, you wouldnt be with each other all the time anyway. I know I would understand if my friends had to delay their already-planned vacation. I wouldnt expect them to change their reservations because we would be joining them.

Put your heart into Christmas for now. I know it has to be hard thinking about Disney at the same time you were supposed to be there. Remember the reason for the Season. Look at Christmas through your kids eyes. Then, when you are ready for a change from the cloudy weather, snow and cinder covered roads you will be ready to jump right in again.

Hope your family is well.

 

[Skweesha]

Finally, I get to tell the 2 DS's today! It has been so hard to keep the secret and have had to stay way from the board for awhile. But today is THE DAY! And then their "short" countdown begins. But my long countdown is coming to an end! WOOT WOOT!!

 

[summerlady]

Welcome Back to you both! Sounds like you had great times while there. Are either of you going to be doing TR's?

Thank you. I'd like to start a trip report and hopefully can begin before too long. I gave myself one day to come back down to earth after we got back and now I have to concentrate on Thanksgiving dinner for my husband's entire family (my relatives all live far away). I wonder what I was thinking when I volunteered to host the holiday this year...I must've been bonkers.

 

[ThreeKMom]

Thank you. I'd like to start a trip report and hopefully can begin before too long. I gave myself one day to come back down to earth after we got back and now I have to concentrate on Thanksgiving dinner for my husband's entire family (my relatives all live far away). I wonder what I was thinking when I volunteered to host the holiday this year...I must've been bonkers.

Welcome home!
Glad you had a great trip!
Can't wait to read your trip report!

I think I'm even more bonkers than you, I volunteered to do Thanksgiving dinner for DH's family and we go to Disney next Sunday!
Not only do I need to get the house ready for the holiday and cook but I need to get ready for our trip!

 

[sjs314]

Thank you. I'd like to start a trip report and hopefully can begin before too long. I gave myself one day to come back down to earth after we got back and now I have to concentrate on Thanksgiving dinner for my husband's entire family (my relatives all live far away). I wonder what I was thinking when I volunteered to host the holiday this year...I must've been bonkers.

Bonkers now theres a word I have not heard in some time Maybe your Bonkers but just think of the warm fuzzy feeling you will have surrounded by family on Thanksgiving. I use to have it at my house too, worked full-time in retail so there was no getting the day before or Black Friday off. I baked till the wee hours on Wednesday night making my apple, pumpkin pies and cheese cake then up at the crack of dawn to get my stuffing made and the turkey in the oven, so one year I decided we would all go out to a local restaurant, the meal was fine but it just was not the same and heavens no left overs- got to love the left overs

 

[MagicMomma]

Finally, I get to tell the 2 DS's today! It has been so hard to keep the secret and have had to stay way from the board for awhile. But today is THE DAY! And then their "short" countdown begins. But my long countdown is coming to an end! WOOT WOOT!!

Oh, I can't wait to hear their reaction! That's so fun! We always wanted to surprise our kids... but never were able to keep the secret that long! Good for you!!

 

[MagicMomma]

And also... 4 more days!!!! THIS week!!! I can't believe it's finally almost here!!!

 

[alexensmom]

Finally, I get to tell the 2 DS's today! It has been so hard to keep the secret and have had to stay way from the board for awhile. But today is THE DAY! And then their "short" countdown begins. But my long countdown is coming to an end! WOOT WOOT!!

So cool!! We wanted this trip to be a surprise, but my mom wouldnt be able to keep it a secret. She spilled the beans last year. We are surprising DD with an extra day and MVMCP. You will have to post their reaction!

 

[buzznina]

Heading out later today, could not get today off, DD does not know yet. DW will tell her after picking her up from school. The downside is, we will not be pulling into CSR until around 2AM, but at least we will be at WDW We have only one ADR and that is for a Thanksgiving meal at Tony's Town Square on Thursday

 

[sjs314]

Heading out later today, could not get today off, DD does not know yet. DW will tell her after picking her up from school. The downside is, we will not be pulling into CSR until around 2AM, but at least we will be at WDW We have only one ADR and that is for a Thanksgiving meal at Tony's Town Square on Thursday

Have a great trip and a safe drive to WDW. How exciting for your DD to find out today! Too bad you had to work today, don't you hate when real life interfers with your fun?

 

[summerlady]

Shhhhh....sure is quiet in here.

To all who have upcoming trips, I hope you have the best time, the most fun, and the happiest vacations ever.

I do believe that I have a serious problem. I'm so sad that we're home but glad that we were there and all I want is to go back again. Is it almost time to start a November 2011 thread? You know, last Wednesday night we lingered and wandered around after Wishes, it was so empty in the MK, we saw the Kiss Goodnight twice and knew it was time to go after the 2nd time. I got choked up and teary as we were walking down Main Street with the realization that I wouldn't be back again for some time. DH is yakking about Key West next year instead and I'll just keep quiet and wait for a great discount at WDW and mention how it'd be silly to pass it up and go somewhere else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u2x4uZ47iw

And yes, I am going extremely bonkers with Thanksgiving only a couple of days away and Christmas right behind. I pretty much haven't even considered Christmas because I was so wrapped up in planning our trip. At least I bought the freakin' turkey yesterday for Thursday!

 

[summerlady]

Bonkers now theres a word I have not heard in some time Maybe your Bonkers but just think of the warm fuzzy feeling you will have surrounded by family on Thanksgiving. I use to have it at my house too, worked full-time in retail so there was no getting the day before or Black Friday off. I baked till the wee hours on Wednesday night making my apple, pumpkin pies and cheese cake then up at the crack of dawn to get my stuffing made and the turkey in the oven, so one year I decided we would all go out to a local restaurant, the meal was fine but it just was not the same and heavens no left overs- got to love the left overs

We did the restaurant thing in 2007, my darling mother in law had died two months before Thanksgiving and none of us had the heart to bother much with the holiday. Now this year, with the death of my mother last month, I'm just not in a holiday mood, I find myself getting very sad and missing her even though we hadn't spent Thanksgiving together in years due to living so far from each other.

 

[sjs314]

We did the restaurant thing in 2007, my darling mother in law had died two months before Thanksgiving and none of us had the heart to bother much with the holiday. Now this year, with the death of my mother last month, I'm just not in a holiday mood, I find myself getting very sad and missing her even though we hadn't spent Thanksgiving together in years due to living so far from each other.

A few days ago I told DH that after his mother passes away I want to start going someplace for the holidays, it's just not good anymore since losing my DS last year, my older DS spends Thanksgiving Christmas Eve and Easter with his wifes family since they live in Mass so I am sure they would love to just stay there for Christmas Day too. Good grief I sound so bitter but I guess I am since my DS who died and his wife always were here even though her family is in NY , they went there but were here too.

I know exactly how you feel about not being in the holiday mood, when my mother passed I felt that way too but had to go on because of the kids.

Last year we had no tree , this year I am putting up a small one only, trying to ease into getting in the Christmas mood but my heart is not in it at all.
Well I am rambling now if you ever need to talk just pm me

 

[PEANUT1]

A few days ago I told DH that after his mother passes away I want to start going someplace for the holidays, it's just not good anymore since losing my DS last year, my older DS spends Thanksgiving Christmas Eve and Easter with his wifes family since they live in Mass so I am sure they would love to just stay there for Christmas Day too. Good grief I sound so bitter but I guess I am since my DS who died and his wife always were here even though her family is in NY , they went there but were here too.

I know exactly how you feel about not being in the holiday mood, when my mother passed I felt that way too but had to go on because of the kids.

Last year we had no tree , this year I am putting up a small one only, trying to ease into getting in the Christmas mood but my heart is not in it at all.
Well I am rambling now if you ever need to talk just pm me

I think going away for the Holidays..sounds wonderful

 

[PEANUT1]

We are home!!! Happy and sad at the same time.

Our trip was, as far as I am concerned, our best Disney trip ever!!! The crowds were low, weather was perfect, and we had lots of magical moments. I also got to see Harry Potter at Universal which I have been waiting for since it was announced

I have to admit, that I was a little disappointed in MVMCP.... it just didn't measure up to the Halloween party. Oh well. We won't be doing it again. Osbourne lights on the other hand, absolutely blew us away

The autotrain was a really fun experience! We will do it again..not next trip, but in the future

We said we weren't going to Disney next year, but after this trip I think we have changed our minds. I really loved going this week (the full week before Thanksgiving) but really missed October with the Halloween party..not sure what to do

 

[Trackey79]

We did the restaurant thing in 2007, my darling mother in law had died two months before Thanksgiving and none of us had the heart to bother much with the holiday. Now this year, with the death of my mother last month, I'm just not in a holiday mood, I find myself getting very sad and missing her even though we hadn't spent Thanksgiving together in years due to living so far from each other.

Last year my Mom passed the day before Veterans' Day. Thanksgiving and Christmas from last year are a complete blur to me and my sister because I guess we were still numb from the loss.

This year I am feeling the loss so much more Part of me just wants the holidays to pass me by so I don't have to think about her not being here, but with the kids I just can't do that. I pray daily for help getting through the next couple of months. I would like to say it gets easier, but for me (and my sister) this year seems much harder than last. I will be saying some prayers for you and your family.

 

[sjs314]

We are home!!! Happy and sad at the same time.

Our trip was, as far as I am concerned, our best Disney trip ever!!! The crowds were low, weather was perfect, and we had lots of magical moments. I also got to see Harry Potter at Universal which I have been waiting for since it was announced

I have to admit, that I was a little disappointed in MVMCP.... it just didn't measure up to the Halloween party. Oh well. We won't be doing it again. Osbourne lights on the other hand, absolutely blew us away

The autotrain was a really fun experience! We will do it again..not next trip, but in the future

We said we weren't going to Disney next year, but after this trip I think we have changed our minds. I really loved going this week (the full week before Thanksgiving) but really missed October with the Halloween party..not sure what to do

Isn't if funny how you always seem to say next year we will do this or that then end up back at Disney It happened to us many times when the boys were younger.

I really wanted to see all the Christmas stuff, but we decided when we rebooked to go in October next year , we have gone to the Halloween party either, plus the food and wine will be going on and we shouldn't have to worry about having to fly in bad weather (I'm a big chicken)

In fact I am at 11 months today !

 

[Trackey79]

A few days ago I told DH that after his mother passes away I want to start going someplace for the holidays, it's just not good anymore since losing my DS last year, my older DS spends Thanksgiving Christmas Eve and Easter with his wifes family since they live in Mass so I am sure they would love to just stay there for Christmas Day too. Good grief I sound so bitter but I guess I am since my DS who died and his wife always were here even though her family is in NY , they went there but were here too.

I know exactly how you feel about not being in the holiday mood, when my mother passed I felt that way too but had to go on because of the kids.

Last year we had no tree , this year I am putting up a small one only, trying to ease into getting in the Christmas mood but my heart is not in it at all.
Well I am rambling now if you ever need to talk just pm me

Sucks, don't it? Sending you happy thoughts and prayers!

 

[sjs314]

Last year my Mom passed the day before Veterans' Day. Thanksgiving and Christmas from last year are a complete blur to me and my sister because I guess we were still numb from the loss.

This year I am feeling the loss so much more Part of me just wants the holidays to pass me by so I don't have to think about her not being here, but with the kids I just can't do that. I pray daily for help getting through the next couple of months. I would like to say it gets easier, but for me (and my sister) this year seems much harder than last. I will be saying some prayers for you and your family.

Based on my own expierence I do not think it gets easier, and it is not even like I dwell on the ones I have lost, but there is always something a song, a favorite movie something, some memory that I end up breaking down and crying, I dread the upcoming holidays. I can say if you have younger children focus on them and it will make getting thru the holidays much easier, when my Mother passed that is how I survived, know that is what your Mother would have wanted