Turn Around and See What Happens -- It's Whoopi Time and that's a wrap 3/31; F&G add

[MaryAz]

Cayley was not a fan of R&R coaster. The sun was super bright. Thanks for those pics of my double chin-remind me to repay the favor. Poor Mark on the gallstones-I had those. Got to the point I could not drink water without feeling barfy. He will feel much better when they are out. Yay for the big SURPRISE!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Great photos! Love sci-fi too!!!

Sorry to hear mark has to have surgery, starting prayers!



Sure that joe and his family are cherishing each moment together, so heartbreaking his little girl will only have photos and other peoples memories of him....when Jim died I asked friends to write down something about Jim we didn't know about, it's something we both hold dear.

 

[goofy4prez]

Kathy, welcome back to the frozen tundra also known as the Great Lakes Region. I'm glad you were able to enjoy some nice sunshine and warm temps; I'm envious of you, I'm so tired of this frigid cold and never ending snow fall this year.

I'm sorry to hear about Mark and needing to have his gall bladder removed; fortunately it is nothing worse and he will be up and about real quick. A good friend of mine just had theirs removed a couple of weeks ago and they are doing great. Prayers out to Mark.

I am so sorry to hear about Andy's friend Joe. I am so tired of hearing the word "cancer." I sure do pray we can fiind a cure for this dreaded disease and make it history.

If you will Kathy, keep my mother in your thoughts and prayers. As you know a couple of years ago my mother had stage 4 ovarian and cervical cancer. After surgery, radiation and chemo the doctors said she was cancer free. A couple of weeks ago my mother called to tell me the doctors found a few "abnormalities" in her tests. She again called me a few days ago and informed me that she now has breast cancer and that she also will undergo further tests to see if the cancer is elsewhere.

 

[natebenma]

Pretty cool that you could find a young boy and a man to get in on your matching shirt picture.

for Toy Story Mania

My boys love Sci-Fi. I agree, those onion rings are fantastic but the mathematician (and cheapskate) in me can't bear to order them. They are like $1 a ring or something like that. I have the same issue at Johnny Rockets. Someday my family may just ditch me and go on their own.

What great pictures of you all in your dining car!

That's good that you found out the reason for Mark's discomfort- hoping the surgery will help him to feel much better.

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[afwdwfan]

In case you don't see the little blondie, she's sneaking her head in because the sun was in her eyes; I offered her my glasses but she didn't want them on. You can tell how bright it was by Avery's face.

I've got to give her credit for her creativity. She did a great job finding a spot where she could hide in a shadow.

It was time for lunch and we were ALL hungry. Well, all except, Mark. Mark had a stomachache which he thought was from something he ate at the Garden Grill the day before. As it turns out, we found out just before we went to Florida that Mark has gallstones and needs his gall bladder removed (he's been having stomach pains off and on for over a month; he will have his gall bladder removed on April 17).

Sorry to hear. I guess I'm glad that it wasn't a bad case of food poisoning on vacation or something. Not that the gallstones are good news though. I hope all goes well with the surgery and thankfully they know what has been causing his pain and will fix it.

Avery had a milkshake for her drink:

smart girl.


I always enjoy lunch at Sci Fi. Doesn't ever seem to get any respect, but it always satisfies me and does well for what it is.

 

[GoofyFan1515]

On our way there, we stopped here for a photo op:



In case you don't see the little blondie, she's sneaking her head in because the sun was in her eyes; I offered her my glasses but she didn't want them on. You can tell how bright it was by Avery's face.

Totally missed her in the first picture, but so glad you pointed her out. That "scared" expression is definitely priceless!!!

I believe I rode by myself and so I got no pictures of anyone's scores.

Likely story..........

The girls thanking us:

Bribery will get you everywhere...............

It was time for lunch and we were ALL hungry. Well, all except, Mark. Mark had a stomachache which he thought was from something he ate at the Garden Grill the day before. As it turns out, we found out just before we went to Florida that Mark has gallstones and needs his gall bladder removed (he's been having stomach pains off and on for over a month; he will have his gall bladder removed on April 17).

Thoughts and prayers for Mark. Hoping he doesn't have much pain, and the surgery goes smoothly!

My onion rings (Lord, I love these):



My lunch:

Rings? AND fries??? Onions and potatoes equals a veggie plate, right???

Those onion rings look larger than I remember...............

Our waiter graciously took a group shot:

Great picture! Can you say........."Road Trip!!!"

 

[pas130]

Great day!! I love the hugs for the dolls, you are the bestest Kathy Those Onion rings look YUMMY!!! Sorry Mark has to have his gallbladder out, but he will definitely enjoy eating at WDW again after. Mine was removed in 2001, the day before Halloween since I don't know how to follow Dr.'s orders and I ate really poorly right into a major GB attack. Recovery was quick, and I was home the next day with my (then) 9 month old..good as before!

 

[jedimeg16]

Yay for lunch at SciFi!

I'm sorry to hear about Mark's gallstones - I used to have them and had my gallbladder removed just over 3 years ago. Thank goodness that now the surgery is done laparoscopically, compared to the full incisions my parents had for their gallbladder removals a decade earlier.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

In case you don't see the little blondie, she's sneaking her head in because the sun was in her eyes; I offered her my glasses but she didn't want them on. You can tell how bright it was by Avery's face.

The PP photographers have an uncanny knack for standing directly in front of the blinding sun.

I believe I rode by myself and so I got no pictures of anyone's scores.

Well, then you must have kicked everyone else's behind.

As it turns out, we found out just before we went to Florida that Mark has gallstones and needs his gall bladder removed (he's been having stomach pains off and on for over a month; he will have his gall bladder removed on April 17).

Ugh. That's no fun. Hope everything goes ok.

My onion rings (Lord, I love these):

Best offering on the menu!

 

[Chicago Mo]

an UPDATE!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures as always. So sweet you bought the girls stuff!!!!
can i go to disney with you??



I hope Mark gets better.. Gall bladder is NOT something you want to play with..

 

[Deesknee]

Kathy, great updates.

I am so sorry to hear of Andy's friend Joe's situation. I will pray for a miracle, but if that is not to be, I will pray that family finds peace, some how of this enormous pain.

For the others who have posted regarding cancer, you are entered in my positvie thoughts and prayers as well.

And of course for Mark's surgery to go smoothly & he feel much better quickly.

 

[eandesmom]

fun update! I love Mark in the kermit hat, Avery hiding in the picture and the car picture.

Really sorry to hear about the gallstones and upcoming surgery. Glad he has it scheduled but sorry it's that far out still.

 

[ememtingle]

joining in! gonna come back and catch up on everything.

 

[annmarieda]

Love the photo pass pics! Too funny that Cayley hid from the sun. You all look great in your shirts!!!

Lunch looks good! I have kinda a love - meh type relationship with Sci Fi. On one hand it is a neat atmosphere. On the other the food can be kinda just ok. And service is either great or not so great.

Sorry to hear about Mark and his tummy woes. I am sure he will feel much better when that is out.

 

[MEK]

Those shirts are TOO cute! I absolutely love them. And you PP pictures are so great because you guys are so match-matchy.

Poor Mark. Sorry to hear about his gallbladder. I am sure he will have an uneventful surgery. Tell him to hang in there - only a month away now!

Fun update!

 

[mickeystoontown]

I love the "scared" picture that the Photopass photographer took of the group. It's cute!

I hate to hear that Mark wasn't feeling well and will need surgery. Thank goodness that they know what it is though and it can be fixed by removing his gallbladder.

Lunch looks delicious! We've decided to forego Sci-Fi this next trip so that we can use the extra credit for a dinner show.

 

[tazdev3225]

Great update. Those onion rings look so much better than the yogurt I am eating right now.

3 minutes to get on Toy Story. I never manage that. I swear one day I am ditching the scooter and just living with the pain.

I had to look at 3 pics to find the head peeking through. That sun can get awfully bright but it's so much nicer than rain.

Your son's friend and family are in my prayers.

Sorry about Mark's gallbladder. That pain is crippling. Thankfully surgery is much easier than it used to be.

 

[KatMark]

Mmm, lunch looks great!

It was yummy (and I stayed away from that seafood pasta!)

Sorry Mark wasn't feeling well...hope the surgery goes off without a hitch and he is back up and feeling a lot better!

Jill in CO

Thanks, Jill. We had no idea at the time that is what it was. I would have preferred the surgery been done earlier, but with him going to Vegas and Alisha's birthday next weekend, the 17th of April was the best he could do. But he hasn't had any issues since he started his pills and cut back on his meat.

Loved the photos!! Thank you.
Great hat for Mark!! I liked it too!
I almost didn't see Cayley in the photopass pix! That sun can really be bright when it is coming from the wrong direction at photo time. I understand they want to get Tower of Terror in the background, but it can be rough at times.

Cute SciFi photo in the car too! Your food pix were making me hungry. Good thing it's time for bed or else I'd be headed to raid the cabinets around here.

I always read reports just before lunch that have all this yummy food in it.
Well, just waiting for the to finish in the dryer and I shall head off to rest my head on my pillows. With any luck, I will find myself in WDW in my dreams.

Hope you had sweet dreams of Disney.

Cayley was not a fan of R&R coaster. The sun was super bright. Thanks for those pics of my double chin-remind me to repay the favor. Poor Mark on the gallstones-I had those. Got to the point I could not drink water without feeling barfy. He will feel much better when they are out. Yay for the big SURPRISE!!

No, she was not, and she wasn't afraid to tell us that either. The sun was super bright...but better sun than rain. You've repaid me multiple times with the reference to me in the Haunted Mansion. I was hoping he could avoid the surgery, but he has multiple stones and they are rather large.

Great photos! Love sci-fi too!!!

Thanks, Lisa.

Sorry to hear mark has to have surgery, starting prayers!

Thank you.

Sure that joe and his family are cherishing each moment together, so heartbreaking his little girl will only have photos and other peoples memories of him....when Jim died I asked friends to write down something about Jim we didn't know about, it's something we both hold dear.

I hope so; I hope the chemo is not making him too ill that he can't enjoy the time with his beautiful daughter.

Kathy, welcome back to the frozen tundra also known as the Great Lakes Region. I'm glad you were able to enjoy some nice sunshine and warm temps; I'm envious of you, I'm so tired of this frigid cold and never ending snow fall this year.

Thanks, Bob. We are actually warm today...52 with a bright, beautiful sun. Although a dusting of snow is now predicted for Saturday night. It was good to get away from it for awhile.

I'm sorry to hear about Mark and needing to have his gall bladder removed; fortunately it is nothing worse and he will be up and about real quick. A good friend of mine just had theirs removed a couple of weeks ago and they are doing great. Prayers out to Mark.

He plans on going back to work that Monday...so only 3 days after the surgery to relax. But it is so different now than it used to be.

I am so sorry to hear about Andy's friend Joe. I am so tired of hearing the word "cancer." I sure do pray we can fiind a cure for this dreaded disease and make it history.

I do too; it breaks my heart for someone so young with their whole life ahead of them.

If you will Kathy, keep my mother in your thoughts and prayers. As you know a couple of years ago my mother had stage 4 ovarian and cervical cancer. After surgery, radiation and chemo the doctors said she was cancer free. A couple of weeks ago my mother called to tell me the doctors found a few "abnormalities" in her tests. She again called me a few days ago and informed me that she now has breast cancer and that she also will undergo further tests to see if the cancer is elsewhere.

Bob, she is at the top of my prayer list. I am so sorry she is having to go through all of this. Please keep me posted...even if it by message here or on FB.

Pretty cool that you could find a young boy and a man to get in on your matching shirt picture.

Thanks for pointing that out...I didn't even notice.

for Toy Story Mania

Love that ride!

My boys love Sci-Fi. I agree, those onion rings are fantastic but the mathematician (and cheapskate) in me can't bear to order them. They are like $1 a ring or something like that. I have the same issue at Johnny Rockets. Someday my family may just ditch me and go on their own.

Oh dear...you had to go and tell me that. I may not order them again.

What great pictures of you all in your dining car!

One of my favorites from the trip.

That's good that you found out the reason for Mark's discomfort- hoping the surgery will help him to feel much better.

I hope so too.

 

[KatMark]

I've got to give her credit for her creativity. She did a great job finding a spot where she could hide in a shadow.

She is a total nut job that Cayley bird.

Sorry to hear. I guess I'm glad that it wasn't a bad case of food poisoning on vacation or something. Not that the gallstones are good news though. I hope all goes well with the surgery and thankfully they know what has been causing his pain and will fix it.

That's what he thought it was...food poisoning or the chicken just not cooked right. This is a rather simple fix thankfully.

smart girl.

After she had hers, I wished I had ordered my own.

I always enjoy lunch at Sci Fi. Doesn't ever seem to get any respect, but it always satisfies me and does well for what it is.

We do too...as long as we stay away from the seafood pasta.

Totally missed her in the first picture, but so glad you pointed her out. That "scared" expression is definitely priceless!!!

She is so theatrical...I swear she'll be an actress one day.

Likely story..........

Actually, the more I thought about it, I think I rode with Avery and Mr. Mark was alone. Oh well...I'm sure they all kicked my butt anyway.

Bribery will get you everywhere...............

Hey, if it works.....

Thoughts and prayers for Mark. Hoping he doesn't have much pain, and the surgery goes smoothly!

No pain now on the meds; they said they'll give him pain meds after and once he is done taking them he can drive again. He figures by Monday after surgery he will be fine.

Rings? AND fries??? Onions and potatoes equals a veggie plate, right???

Hey...I like my potatos and onions and your calling it a veggie plate!

Those onion rings look larger than I remember...............

They were HUGE!

Great picture! Can you say........."Road Trip!!!"

HA HA. I love that photo.

Great day!! I love the hugs for the dolls, you are the bestest Kathy Those Onion rings look YUMMY!!! Sorry Mark has to have his gallbladder out, but he will definitely enjoy eating at WDW again after. Mine was removed in 2001, the day before Halloween since I don't know how to follow Dr.'s orders and I ate really poorly right into a major GB attack. Recovery was quick, and I was home the next day with my (then) 9 month old..good as before!

The girls are so good and deserve a little treat from us every once in awhile. They told Mark barring any issues he will go home the same day.

The PP photographers have an uncanny knack for standing directly in front of the blinding sun.

Yes they do; although I understand the reason for it there.

Well, then you must have kicked everyone else's behind.

I only wish.

Ugh. That's no fun. Hope everything goes ok.

Thanks; he'll be fine...he's tough.

Best offering on the menu!

Love those onion rings.

an UPDATE!

Yes, an update.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures as always. So sweet you bought the girls stuff!!!!

Thanks; yes, we bought the girls stuff and we brought Christmas presents with us. They are certainly spoiled by us.

can i go to disney with you??

Sure...but I won't buy you a present; but I will buy you a Slush!

I hope Mark gets better.. Gall bladder is NOT something you want to play with..

He'll be fine. He had no issues at all last week thanks to the meds he is on.

 

[KatMark]

Kathy, great updates.

Thanks, Dee.

I am so sorry to hear of Andy's friend Joe's situation. I will pray for a miracle, but if that is not to be, I will pray that family finds peace, some how of this enormous pain.

It just breaks my heart. I always believe in miracles and hope this sweet family has one.

For the others who have posted regarding cancer, you are entered in my positvie thoughts and prayers as well.

As they are in mine.

And of course for Mark's surgery to go smoothly & he feel much better quickly.

Thanks; I'm sure he'll be fine. He's too Grumpy not to be.

fun update! I love Mark in the kermit hat, Avery hiding in the picture and the car picture.

Thanks; it was a fun day which is about to get better.

Really sorry to hear about the gallstones and upcoming surgery. Glad he has it scheduled but sorry it's that far out still.

The problem with it being so far out is he in Vegas until Wednesday, then Dubuque next weekend for Alisha's birthday; then the surgeon is going to Florida for ten days (really, and not taking us!), and then we have something going the weekend of the 11th and 12th. Mark was fine with that and the doctor said it was not urgent. Plus he has to go in for all that darn pre-testing stuff.

joining in! gonna come back and catch up on everything.

I am delighted to have you here.

Love the photo pass pics! Too funny that Cayley hid from the sun. You all look great in your shirts!!!

Thanks, Ann. Cayley is a hoot. We loved those shirts (a DIS friend made them for us).

Lunch looks good! I have kinda a love - meh type relationship with Sci Fi. On one hand it is a neat atmosphere. On the other the food can be kinda just ok. And service is either great or not so great.

It is a great atmosphere; I love the food as long as I stay away from the pasta and stick to Burgers; and we've had good and bad service. Unfortunately, we immensely dislike 50's Prime Time and Brown Derby and Mama Melrose is the only other option (which we will be doing in May and September).

Sorry to hear about Mark and his tummy woes. I am sure he will feel much better when that is out.

Thanks, Ann.

Those shirts are TOO cute! I absolutely love them. And you PP pictures are so great because you guys are so match-matchy.

Thanks, Mary Ellen. They were fun t-shirts and we enjoyed having them (thanks Leanne even though I don't think you come on here anymore). We did match and I loved it.

Poor Mark. Sorry to hear about his gallbladder. I am sure he will have an uneventful surgery. Tell him to hang in there - only a month away now!

He's doing great; no pains since the medicine and eating right.

Fun update!

Thank you.

I love the "scared" picture that the Photopass photographer took of the group. It's cute!

Thank you, Lisa. I like when we get a fun PP photographer.


I hate to hear that Mark wasn't feeling well and will need surgery. Thank goodness that they know what it is though and it can be fixed by removing his gallbladder.

He was better after a late sleep in the next day and a bland breakfast.

Lunch looks delicious! We've decided to forego Sci-Fi this next trip so that we can use the extra credit for a dinner show.

We are skipping it too; we are going to do Mama Melrose with the girls and then Mark and I plan to do it in September (although we may cut out several sit down meals and do more "wandering" since we will be there for F&W).

Great update. Those onion rings look so much better than the yogurt I am eating right now.

Onion rings are ALWAYS better than yogurt (I am NOT a yogurt fan at all).

3 minutes to get on Toy Story. I never manage that. I swear one day I am ditching the scooter and just living with the pain.

It was great...we just zipped through the FP line.

I had to look at 3 pics to find the head peeking through. That sun can get awfully bright but it's so much nicer than rain.

Well, she is tiny and you couldn't see her blonde hair all that well.

Your son's friend and family are in my prayers.

Thank you; they need all the prayers and good thoughts they can get.

Sorry about Mark's gallbladder. That pain is crippling. Thankfully surgery is much easier than it used to be.

He got sick again when we went out to Dubuque after Markie's surgery. When I knew he had a doctor appointment for his physical, I insisted he tell the doctor and that's when they ordered the ultrasound.