The Woman Report- Update 4/24 Final Thoughts p. 74

Oh no it's finished!!!

Trey sounded as though he did so well waiting for your next flight and how cool that his teacher was on the same flight, she sounds lovely :)
 
Glad your trip ended on such a positive note!:thumbsup2

I'm also glad that Trey has been so lucky to get a great teacher.:woohoo:

Altough I am sad that the TR is over, I am anxiously awaiting you wrap up with the comparison.popcorn::
 
I haven't been to Ontario Airport in a long time. Do you still have to walk outside to board the planes?

I'm sorry your flight was delayed in Denver. Hearing about that nice lady and her putting her hands on Trey's cheek gave me two different feelings. One was, how sweet and gentle. The other was, ew I hope she washed her hands. I know, the last was bad but I get grossed out easy with that kind of stuff.

It is such a good feeling knowing that your child is having a wonderful school year and the teacher is one of the main reasons. I say this in general because you know about my Evan with his learning disability. His teacher is a God send. She truly has a gift and I - and EVAN - are blessed he has her as a teacher this year. She has learned to use his strengths in artistry to bring his thoughts out on paper. Amazing. So, I totally feel for you and Trey! :hug:

And I think I missed something or forgot. What's with the Priority stickers on the luggage? :confused3
 

Oh Linnie. I hate that feeling when you have to leave.
One year ago today for the first time ever, we were in our room at POR.

What a great trip. you had.

Leaving is so sad... I love the pic of you and your DD in your avatar thingie. That is a great shot! :thumbsup2

Can't wait to hear your thoughts...

Gotta find my list...:scratchin Where'd I put that darn thing...

That trip home sounds like a really long trip. I hate waiting in airports. It sounds like you guys made the best of it :hug: .

Can't wait to hear the DL vs. WDW.

It would've been better had our stupid DVD player not broken!!:headache: But the cheese was gud! :thumbsup2

it is almost over.

how weird he saw his teacher. I always think it is freaky when I see someone from home and we are both so far away from it.

ok back to BB9

look forward to the comparisons.

It is freaky! I was pretty shocked to see her! BB9-:thumbsup2 At first, when I saw all those young'uns I wasn't going to watch, but it sucked me in!! Darn I have no self control!!

BB9!?!?

Oh, wait. I watch that also.


Now for some BB After Dark.

BBAD is great! Except for right now it's boring. Too few people.

Plus this was a much shorter trip than the ones you to to WDW. Could you have spent more time there or did you get to see it all?

Okay - so I haven't *really* caught up but figured I'd get one installment out of the way

I think we saw it all! :cool1:

No problem-I moved this along pretty quick.

The last day is always sad. Your trip home sounds painfully long!

It was! But fortunately, time makes me forget how painful it was! Like childbirth-I forget the pain. :woohoo:

is it on tonight, last night it was all recorded during the day and not live. :mad:

Really? That's odd.

Our United flight back to Oz was delayed heaps too!

We arrived at the airport at about 4:30pm, and finally boarded the plane a little after 1am.

They made the announcement that if it got to 1:30am and we still hadn't boarded they were going to put us in a hotel for the night. I'm glad we boarded the plane that night. It worked out pretty well because we were both dead tired when we boarded and slept through the first 7 hours of the flight!!

Can't wait to hear the pros and cons!


Geez, that's a long delay!! Buzz always reminds me to put swimming suits and meds in our backpacks just in case we end up in a hotel, but I usually forget. :sad2: Then I panic b/c I didn't do it.

:lmao:

I get this feeling too. Don't want to leave, but once the leaving is set in motion you just want to get there!

Isn't it great when your kids gets a great teacher. We were having some issues with Jimmy at his old school/daycare. None of the teachers ages added up to mine together adn we felt they just didn't have enough experience to handle kiids (any kids). I knew it was time to switch schools when he got put into time out becasue he didn't want to paint:eek:

Looking forward to heraing what you have to say.:thumbsup2

Exactly! Get me home!

Buzz's assistant takes her boy to a daycare and he just hates it. Makes life hard. She said if the kids don't take a nap, they don't get a snack with the others later on. My kids would've been miserable b/c they both quit napping when they were 2.

I did mean Fl!!!!

Thank you :flower3:

Why??? Did he think it might get cold there? :rotfl2:

Who knows what Buzz is thinking... :sad2: I better make a final check of the suitcases next time to make sure he doesn't sneak in a parka next fall...:sad2:

Oh no it's finished!!!

Trey sounded as though he did so well waiting for your next flight and how cool that his teacher was on the same flight, she sounds lovely :)

She is so awesome! She really deserved that award she won. She has been teaching for 19 years and really seems to love it. It made my heart all warm when she told me how much she and the whole school love Trey. She said he just lights up whatever room he's in. :goodvibes His teacher last year never said anything remotely kind like that.

And she gets his little sense of humor. She was telling me stories about him and laughing and also laughing at my stories. His previous teachers never saw the humor in Trey and he's full of it, believe me. It just means so much to me to have someone like him so much.

Glad your trip ended on such a positive note!:thumbsup2

I'm also glad that Trey has been so lucky to get a great teacher.:woohoo:

Altough I am sad that the TR is over, I am anxiously awaiting you wrap up with the comparison.popcorn::

I am eager to see what we thought too! It's been awhile now and I've kind of forgotten.

I haven't been to Ontario Airport in a long time. Do you still have to walk outside to board the planes?

I'm sorry your flight was delayed in Denver. Hearing about that nice lady and her putting her hands on Trey's cheek gave me two different feelings. One was, how sweet and gentle. The other was, ew I hope she washed her hands. I know, the last was bad but I get grossed out easy with that kind of stuff.

It is such a good feeling knowing that your child is having a wonderful school year and the teacher is one of the main reasons. I say this in general because you know about my Evan with his learning disability. His teacher is a God send. She truly has a gift and I - and EVAN - are blessed he has her as a teacher this year. She has learned to use his strengths in artistry to bring his thoughts out on paper. Amazing. So, I totally feel for you and Trey! :hug:

And I think I missed something or forgot. What's with the Priority stickers on the luggage? :confused3

No, we boarded while inside. It's a very nice airport too-the people that work there are really nice.

I never thought about the germs. :confused: I was just happy he didn't bug when she did that. But he loves his cheeks touched. When he's mad, I just tickle his cheeks and he immediately smiles.

It is so nice to have a teacher that "fits" your child. I can't begin to describe how miserable Trey was last year. We all were. It was so frustrating. I tried to tell her things, but she didn't listen. This teacher totally listens and then acts. She is super.

Uh, I hate to admit this, but I don't know about the priority stickers. Lin = dumb. Buzz can answer that-he travels so much that people in our city know him at the airport and they sometimes give him special treatment. I don't know if this was part of that or if he's entitled to it in some other way.
 
Buzz's assistant takes her boy to a daycare and he just hates it. Makes life hard. She said if the kids don't take a nap, they don't get a snack with the others later on. My kids would've been miserable b/c they both quit napping when they were 2.

Jimmy hasn't napped since he was 2 either. That was another bone of contention at the old daycare. They decreed that the children MUST SLEEP for 2 hours everyday:confused3 This new place they give the kids 1/2 hour - 45 minutes to try and sleep. Once the other kids who sleep are asleep they give the non-sleepers something quiet to do (puzzles, coloring etc) until nap time is over. Much better situation for us:thumbsup2
 
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Here is what we came up with while sitting at the pool drinking beers:


WDW Pros
More resort choices
Better pools – more toys at pool, margaritas at pool, playground areas
Water parks
Pleasure Island
Nightlife options
Better ambiance at restaurants (Cal Grille v. Napa Rose)
DVC options
More vacation magic
Less ip dips at WDW
Can spend longer time on Disney property and not go crazy-more to see and do in WDW

WDW Cons
A lot of driving to the parks and such
Lots more walking the parks-can do fewer parks and attractions in one day than DL
Parking lots at the parks are not great


DL Pros
Attractions are all closer together, can do a lot in one day
Walking distance is shorter in all aspects
Pool chairs at DGC are awesome
Can’t beat convenience of everything
DL better than MK-more to do
DL has better rides than MK (same as above I guess)
Indiana Jones is great!!
More headliners per park
No Love Bugs!!
Nice tv in rooms (42” plasma with DVD player)

DL Cons
Pool at DGC-bad
Nemo ride-too long and boring
Seems to be lots of gangsta/hood types in park there at WDW there’s very little if any riff raff
Walkways are narrower-harder to maneuver
Park guests are ruder compared to WDW where they’re pretty nice

Coming up: Final Thoughts
 
Great update Linnie! :thumbsup2 That nice lady is just another reason I love seniors! As a general rule, senior ladies (and men) = wise. In all my years working with seniors, that general rule has been proven countless times!

I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better, that's awesome :goodvibes Sending you continuing recovery vibes and NO infection vibes! :banana:
 
You guys did a great analysis of the pros and cons of DL vs. WDW. ITA with the gangsta/hood comment. WDW seemed so much less filled with that type of people. I have a pro DL to add - You can walk in Walt's footsteps :goodvibes .

I'm sad your TR is almost over :hug: .
 
great comparisons.

wdw will always win with me. more to do. I love taking the bus to the parks and the music they play on them and some of the drivers that play games. The resorts and just having so much to choose from.

it is almost over. :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:
 
Great Pros and Cons list:thumbsup2
I can't speak for the GCH though.
Or the Nemo Ride.
I do enjoy MK's Peter Pan, & Haunted Manision over DLR's.
POTC rocks at DLR!
Too many seedy people at DLR can make you forget the magic.:mad:
 
I love the list.

We have only been to DL once and other than the couple of rides you metnioned that I totally agree are better (Indy, HM, POTC) I like WDW better becasue there so much more to do. We did 3 days at DLR/CA and it was more than enough for us. We used the rest of our trip to explore LA and go to a hockey game.
 
Great update Linnie! :thumbsup2 That nice lady is just another reason I love seniors! As a general rule, senior ladies (and men) = wise. In all my years working with seniors, that general rule has been proven countless times!

I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better, that's awesome :goodvibes Sending you continuing recovery vibes and NO infection vibes! :banana:

I checked my infection site yesterday and it looked a little better, but then I couldn't get the tape to stick to my body again. Probably from not showering in so long. I think I've got a covering of funk on my skin. :confused: Had to put a big bandaid on my boo boo. My mom was harping at me to clean it with peroxide so I will. Moms = gud.

I love little old people. Like most people in my youth, I did not appreciate them, then I reached the point where I loved to hear their stories and now they're all gone in my family. My mom is the oldster now. :scared1:

You guys did a great analysis of the pros and cons of DL vs. WDW. ITA with the gangsta/hood comment. WDW seemed so much less filled with that type of people. I have a pro DL to add - You can walk in Walt's footsteps :goodvibes .

I'm sad your TR is almost over :hug: .

Excellent pro!!! :thumbsup2

great comparisons.

wdw will always win with me. more to do. I love taking the bus to the parks and the music they play on them and some of the drivers that play games. The resorts and just having so much to choose from.

it is almost over. :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

I don't think we've ever had a fun bus driver like that! Usually Buzz is my entertainment on the bus. I'll look over at him and he'll have his glasses on upside down or some dumb thing. :laughing: He can always get me laughing, that guy.

Geat analysis.:thumbsup2

I don't think I'm going to pester my hubby about visiting DL anymore.:rolleyes1

I would like to go back to DL, but I'm glad we didn't buy into the DVC there. I almost typed DVD instead of DVC. Yeah, I"m glad we didn't buy no DVD's there either! :sad2:

Disneyland is GREAT! I miss it. We had such a great trip there last summer!

It is a cool place-I love how we can get so many rides done in one day without driving! :thumbsup2

Great Pros and Cons list:thumbsup2
I can't speak for the GCH though.
Or the Nemo Ride.
I do enjoy MK's Peter Pan, & Haunted Manision over DLR's.
POTC rocks at DLR!
Too many seedy people at DLR can make you forget the magic.:mad:

Seedy people-that's it exactly. I couldn't figure out how to put it without sounding rude. At WDW, the main people there seem to be vacationing families. At DL, a lot of people there are a younger crowd that seems to be a little on the rough side. :rolleyes1 Now that doesn't include Goofster of course. He's probably not too rough.

I love the list.

We have only been to DL once and other than the couple of rides you metnioned that I totally agree are better (Indy, HM, POTC) I like WDW better becasue there so much more to do. We did 3 days at DLR/CA and it was more than enough for us. We used the rest of our trip to explore LA and go to a hockey game.

I would've loved to do other things in LA, but of course I was over ruled by Buzz and the fact that we didn't have enough time. :confused:
 
This is the hardest part for me. I want to thank everyone for hanging in there and hoped I didn’t bore you too much. I do tend to go on at times. I’m not as funny as Buzz (well in real life, I’m actually funnier). But I’m also quiet so most people don’t get to see my humor! :rotfl:

I really did enjoy writing this report. It was my first one, but probably won’t be my last one. Maybe Buzz and I could do one together for next year. We could call it the WoMan Report. Get it? Yeah, that was dumb! Only I don’t think I could tolerate his snail’s pace. :sad2:

I’ve said before there are people that just don’t get Disney and those that do, really get it. I love it. Buzz loves it. LeeAndra loves it. Trey, not as much, but it’s that darn disability thing getting in the way there. :rolleyes:

I love it because I can totally forget all my problems and cares. It’s so magical. I can be silly and kiss Mickey bushes or belt out songs in the middle of a bunch of people, stick my tongue as far out as I can, dance any way I want to. I can be a total idiot and believe me, I am. :dance3:

It brings out the "kid" in me, or something resembling a kid. Perhaps a middle aged, very immature woman. I can drink wine and not feel guilty about how much I chug down. I can ride roller coasters and ferris wheels until I come dangerously close to throwing up. I can skip down Main Street and not feel dumb.

I can laugh until I’m in agony-especially if Buzz falls down or gets kicked in the butt by his daughter while wearing nothing but a towel. The times and laughs we have there are magical and I live for my Disney Magic fix. I’m glad we go twice a year now. There’s just nothing like a Disney Vacation. If done properly that is. I’ve had friends go there and hate it. I just tell them, “Then you didn’t do it right!!” :mad:

Disney magic- that’s what I love about my DIS friends-well one of the many, many reasons. We have many things in common, but one thing we all have in common is our love for Disney. Uniting us from all over the world. We come from all walks of life-some come from other countries, some live in Florida and others live clear across the US, but we’re all brought together by one man and his mouse. And that is Disney Magic. Thank you for reading and God bless each and every one of you and your families.

PS-I did find my Simpsons DVD’s. Remember back on the night before we left I couldn’t find them and got obsessed with it? The next day after we got back, I was lying in bed and I remembered!! About 2 weeks before we left, I was really sick with the flu and I put those DVD’s under my bed so I could watch them while I was sick in bed. Only I never did. So I jumped out of bed, looked under my bed, moved a bunch of crap out of the way and there they were!! The missing DVD’s!!! The Linnie World is once again rin order. :angel:
 
Hi Linnie
I'm not suppose to be on here.
SHHHH. Don't tell anyone.
I'm on a break.
My PTR explains.
Fixing my signature. Just had to stop in and tell you I'm praying for your recovery.
OK, I'm signing off now. Back to life. I'll be back in full DIS mode in a few weeks.
 
Your final thoughts are wonderful. I can totally relate to just about all you said. Thank you so much for your first TR and, yes, you must do another! I love the "combined" ones.
 
Disney magic- that’s what I love about my DIS friends-well one of the many, many reasons. We have many things in common, but one thing we all have in common is our love for Disney. Uniting us from all over the world. We come from all walks of life-some come from other countries, some live in Florida and others live clear across the US, but we’re all brought together by one man and his mouse. And that is Disney Magic. Thank you for reading and God bless each and every one of you and your families.

Well said.:thumbsup2
 

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