Been a few days ladies! I've got some catchin up to do which means ya'll might as well brace yourself for some long winded posts.
D&D, you are AMAZING! Congrats on the new pool! So glad you got to take a break from the chaos. So sorry that you had to cancel your Disney trip. It sucks sometimes when you have to be responsible!
Glad repairs are coming along so you can start getting back to some form of normalcy around your place. Did you ever end up getting a toy drive going? We can pitch in on that!
M&N, thanks for letting me know that my flat likeness had fun.
Sending prayers for your relatives and your safe travels. Too bad Patrick had to be sick to help earn those Disney Dollars but good to have nonetheless!
Kitty, welcome back! Glad meeting BF's family went okay. Better yet that you are now back home where you don't have to worry about that kind of stuff anymore! Much more important things to think about..... like babies..... Will keep hoping that the negotiations go well.
I bet that was disturbing having handcuffed criminals on the plane with you! My DS has a friend in his class who does escorts like that. The stories I bet he could tell!
Since you are a seasoned traveler I have a question for you. Are there any patterns to airfare sales? Right now our airfare to California in November is running over $400 per person. I want to hold out for cheaper but I'd much rather have the tickets already in hand by now! Do they usually go down a certain time before you travel? Like 3 months out, 2 months out, etc?
Kerrie, hope you are keeping on high ground down there! We have been enjoying the cooler weather that's come along with the rain. DH's kinda ticked off though. He's ready for the grass to go ahead and burn up so he won't have to mow so often!
JO, I think a little insanity is probably the only way to get through the day sometimes. I just hope your MIL and FIL appreciate the sacrifices you will be making for them and do not create any additional and unnecessary problems.
Since you asked
Kitty I will throw my 2 cents in here too about Swagbucks. I kept seeing mention of them everywhere too so I decided to jump on the bandwagon June 12. Not sure I have figured out a thing. I did download the toolbar so I get credit when I log on and do searches. Aside from that I really don't know WTH I am doing.
Oh well, for doing nothing I have earned 316 Swagbucks. Can cash in for a whole $5 when I hit 700. So, no, I am definitely not going to get rich but it's something to add to the vacation fund that doesn't take any extra time out of my day. I am sure I could earn more if I really worked at it but for now I'm satisfied doing the bare minimum.
Now if you want to go into talking about survey sites that's a whole different story! I've got several that I am a member of. Just let me know if you need more input cause there is no need for me to babble on if you are not even interested. Pinecone was a good recommendation from
Kitty.
Sorry to hear about you canceling your Disney trip but so glad it will be working out so that you will be able to take a postponed one. I'm going to throw in on this one too! I've never stayed onsite at WDW so I really have no idea how it compares but I can make a recommendation on the house we stayed in. It was wonderful! 15 minutes from the park in a quite gated neighborhood. Beautiful 4 bedroom house with lots of space... and 2-1/2 bathrooms! Private pool. Ping Pong table, etc... I had also considered Windor Hills but after I found this house if offered so much more for about the same amount of money. Anyway, just thought it might be something for you to consider. Here's a link.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p219739
As for parking... it was $14 a day. You can snag a
AAA parking pass on ebay (or I might just be able to find mine to send you) which will get you a preferred parking spot. Still have to pay the same amount but it is about like parking up close in the handicap section. We found driving to be very easy. As a matter of fact, it was nice to leave each evening and have other options for food that were cheaper than Disney food. Between the house and the parks there was just about every kind of food imaginable. We almost lived entirely off of pizza and Taco Bell for 2 weeks!
Oh yeah... and don't forget when you are ready to talk
Disneyland I can offer my advice there too!
lilmiss, that was one strange bird in your video link.
Sukie, hope you enjoy your long weekend! A little late but Happy Anniversary!
Pikester, it's always good to know you hubby won't flush you!
LITC, glad you and DH got to spend some alone time together. We loved Toy Story 3! I don't know what to do with myself when my kids are gone either. Strange, isn't it? Sounds like Walter is sure a good traveler! I put in my vote today for Captain Adorable!
pepperw23, glad to see you back up and at em!
Ev, hope ya'll are enjoying your summer vacation!
DL55, hope you are having fun and staying safe wherever you are!
This decision is turning out to be harder than actually finding a house to live in. Of course it would help it Curt would actually give me an opinion on all this. I swear the man can only say one sentence (I don't know) when we discuss the vacation. I just want to slap him.
