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[Disney.Dreamer]

I'm not really sure. My memory is like 1/2 the size of a peanut.

 

[racetrack18kb]

I'm not really sure. My memory is like 1/2 the size of a peanut.

That's almost as bad as mine. I have 4 kids and most days I'm lucky I can remember my name.

I only asked because we had someone stop in here and chat for a little with us and then she disappeared. (I hope we didn't scare her away or anything). Anyway, your posting style was a little similiar to hers.

Anything exciting going on tonight? I'm kinda watching Spongebob with my kids and just relaxing a little.

 

[Disney.Dreamer]

That's almost as bad as mine. I have 4 kids and most days I'm lucky I can remember my name.

I only asked because we had someone stop in here and chat for a little with us and then she disappeared. (I hope we didn't scare her away or anything). Anyway, your posting style was a little similiar to hers.

Anything exciting going on tonight? I'm kinda watching Spongebob with my kids and just relaxing a little.

Ahh no nothing fun to do tonight. I wish there was...
Can't complain!!
So how was your day?

 

[Disney.Dreamer]

That's almost as bad as mine. I have 4 kids and most days I'm lucky I can remember my name.

I only asked because we had someone stop in here and chat for a little with us and then she disappeared. (I hope we didn't scare her away or anything). Anyway, your posting style was a little similiar to hers.

Anything exciting going on tonight? I'm kinda watching Spongebob with my kids and just relaxing a little.

Congratz on 300 posts!!

 

[racetrack18kb]

Nothing too exciting either. I've been working on decluttering my house but it's slow going. I find it so hard to let go of things. I'm getting there though. I worked on my Disney plans a little since they made the announcement about Pleasure Island closing. DH and I were going to spend a night by ourselved on vacation since we have family joining us and DSis said she would watch our kids one night for us. Now I have to figure out what else we can do.

 

[racetrack18kb]

Congratz on 300 posts!!

Thank you!!! I didn't even realize it. Guess I should pay a little more attention.

 

[Disney.Dreamer]

Nothing too exciting either. I've been working on decluttering my house but it's slow going. I find it so hard to let go of things. I'm getting there though. I worked on my Disney plans a little since they made the announcement about Pleasure Island closing. DH and I were going to spend a night by ourselved on vacation since we have family joining us and DSis said she would watch our kids one night for us. Now I have to figure out what else we can do.

Aww im really sorry to hear that your plans got crushed by the pleasure island closing. It's sudden, and sad.

I have never been there, never will have the chance to go there. I'm only 17.

 

[racetrack18kb]

I've only been there once and that was back in 1999. We just walked around with our 2 kids (at the time) and my parents. We didn't get to go in any of the clubs or anything. So, we lost our chance too. I'm not too worried though, I'm sure we'll find something to do.

I'd really like to know what they are going to put in it's place though.

 

[Pikester]

Oh wait... I found Pikester and the kids at the beginning of summer break!

Have you been peeking through my windows?!

Okay...I think I am caught up.

Thanks everyone for the wonderful anniversary wishes. Loved the anniversary smilies. And for the camping suggestions in PA. I'll look into that.

Our anniversary wasn't so happy though. We took the kids w/ us out for a dinner. (Had a great waiter and were able to tip him nicely cause the kids meals were free. Anyway, when we got home I developed a real bad pain in my right side and had to go to the ER late last night. (Poor kids were up w/ us til almost 3am ) Everything turned out okay and they couldn't figure out why I had so much pain. It's better today but I'll have to check in w/ my doctor on Monday. Haven't seen her in a few years so I hope I don't get the lecture.

I am all for a NASCAR event at Disney. That would be great. They sell packages for the Daytona 500 w/ a stay at WDW, ride to Daytona, race tickets and party. Unfortunately though, it is VERY expensive. Hope to do that someday. We've only been to a real NASCAR race at Michigan because the place I used to work got me FREE tickets. That was fun.

Well, I am going to rest up today. No strawberry picking like I had hoped.

I hope you are feeling better now.

Two tips I've found on the crumb situation...

Try refridgerating the cake before frosting. (At least be VERY certain its all the way cooled, but a few hours in the fridge will make it even more solid.)

Do a very light coating of frosting first... don't worry about full coverage. Let it sit for a little bit and then go back for a top coat. Some crumbs will get into that first coat, but probably won't break thru onto the top.

And, always put a big dollop of icing down and spread in one direction out from the big pile, if you try and go back and forth, your icing on the cake will stick to your icing on your spatula and pull up crumbs.

Hope this helps!!

Thank you so much for the frosting tips! I did put the layers in the freezer but next time I will do that and try the little bit of frosting then let it set before I do another coat.

 

[racetrack18kb]

Hey Pikester!!! How was your birthday celebration today?

 

[Pikester]

Hey Pikester!!! How was your birthday celebration today?

It went very well! Got all my favorite things for my birthday. A $50, a couple of $20s, a $10 and some $5s! There were, counting myself, 10 people for cake and ice cream. The cake was delicious if I do say so myself. As I mentioned before it was a Devil's Food cake. I find that that flavor comes out more moist then a regular chocolate cake.

 

[racetrack18kb]

It went very well! Got all my favorite things for my birthday. A $50, a couple of $20s, a $10 and some $5s! There were, counting myself, 10 people for cake and ice cream. The cake was delicious if I do say so myself. As I mentioned before it was a Devil's Food cake. I find that that flavor comes out more moist then a regular chocolate cake.

Sounds nice. But I would much rather have a couple of 50s and a 20.

How many times have you been to Disney?

 

[Pikester]

Sounds nice. But I would much rather have a couple of 50s and a 20.

How many times have you been to Disney?

Just once so far. Looking forward to my second trip in December.

 

[racetrack18kb]

First trips are so special in their own way. I had loved Disney before our first trip but DH finally discovered what I loved so much on our first trip. He finally got it. Anyways, I'm looking for ideas on what DH and I can do on our first ever "no kids" night in Disney. We were going to go to Pleasure Island but it's closing in August (?). Any ideas?

 

[Pikester]

First trips are so special in their own way. I had loved Disney before our first trip but DH finally discovered what I loved so much on our first trip. He finally got it. Anyways, I'm looking for ideas on what DH and I can do on our first ever "no kids" night in Disney. We were going to go to Pleasure Island but it's closing in August (?). Any ideas?

My DH and I are pretty boring. He loves to people watch. We would probably make dinner ressies and then spend the rest of the time sitting in a park watching people flow by. Or use the time to check out all the little things that you miss when you are trying to corral the kids. Yup, like I said. Boring!

 

[racetrack18kb]

We're not so exciting either. I've seen people talk about touring World Showcase without the kids. Time to actually sit and see the shows over there and explore all the shops. And maybe see Illuminations since it's usually too late for us when the kids are with us. I don't really like to try to get through those crowds with all the kids too.

 

[D&DDisney]

Just signed on only to find this

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=25936198#post25936198

Boards are going down at 11:30pm. Thought I'd share it with the "night owls" here on the TK board.

Type fast Racetrack and Pikester!

Where's M&N tonight?

 

[Pikester]

Thanks D&DDisney! I'll go ahead and say good night now. Who knows which 11:30p they'll be going by. My clock or the DIS?

 

[racetrack18kb]

D&DDisney- thanks for the heads up. Nice of them to give us lots of notice. They did say the boards were going down late tonight but I thought that was my late.

M&N is at her mom's and no chatting while there.

How are you feeling?

 

[racetrack18kb]

I'm outta here too. DB is trying to help me fix my computer. It could take a while with me.