Two Chicks and...a Mouse!~ADRs, a wedding, and Property Virgins? 9.25.09

[Disneyfan71]

Yes I'd like to know about the movie chain

 

[jewels1916]

Do tell about the movie chain!

Yes I'd like to know about the movie chain

The Great Movie Chain!

Well, here goes. When Kelly and I were in college(all of like, 3 years ago) we used to have what we call "lazy days." On these lazy days we would get together either at her place or mine in our sweats, usually at like 9am. And we would watch movies all day long. And eat junk. Yay, I miss those days. Anyway, to solve the age old question of what movie to watch, we created The Movie Chain. Simply put, it was a list of movies, each one having to somehow relate to the one before it.

Rules and Regulations
1) Each movie must somehow relate, or link, to the movie that comes before it in the list, either in theme, location, cast, or symbolism
2) The last movie of the movie chain must link to the first movie
3) Participants in The Great Movie Chain must not watch one of the movie chain movies out of order or without the other participant until the chain has been completed
4) Movie chains shall be no longer than 10 movies - this is a new rule because we never, ever get through the whole movie chain - I think we got through maybe half of the one in the photo

In honor of our impending reunion (Kelly and I have not seen each other in almost a year, but once I move back, she and I will be only like 20 minutes apart!) we've put together a new movie chain that we intend on starting once I have moved back to Texas. It also helps with the fact that we are working on saving for the trip, and we know that we have things to do instead of going out!

The NEW GREAT MOVIE CHAIN:
1) SATC
--Fancy shoes major part in the movie (symbolism)
2) Devil Wears Prada
--Meryl Streep
3) Mamma Mia
--Amanda Seyfried
4) Mean Girls
--Tina Fey
5) Baby Mama
--Steve Martin
6) Father of the Bride
--Steve Martin
7) Cheaper By The Dozen
--Piper Parebo
8) Coyote Ugly
--John Goodman
9) Evan Almighty
--Molly Shannon
10) Serendipity
--Which brings us back to SATC with the NY setting, plus Molly Shannon
and Bridget Moynahan both guest starred in SATC when it was on TV!

It's actually really fun, and solves that age old question of "What do we watch?" As if movie watching wasn't entertainment enough, it makes it a game....

 

[tinkerbell87512]

What a cool idea of the movie chain! Very cool! Oh and I love the bridesmaid dress.

 

[Disneyfan71]

That sounds like a really cool idea. But we have WAY too many movies and it would be kind of hard to make a movie chain. Although I'll watch say Halloween and Halloween II back to back, never one and then the other a few days later...It's just something I have

 

[autumnpalm]

I love your idea of the movie train!! Although I have get so fidgety during movies I could probably only make it through two and then I'd be doing laps around the living room.

Cute dress!

And yay for getting your trip booked. What a great feeling that is!

 

[Megablocks]

I love the movie chain idea!

I really like that bridesmaid's dress, too. The style is different from anything I've seen (of course I live under a rock when it comes to things like that ) and it's wicked cute!

 

[jewels1916]

What a cool idea of the movie chain! Very cool! Oh and I love the bridesmaid dress.

Thanks! I like the dress too. Surprisingly comfortable for dancing and such.

That sounds like a really cool idea. But we have WAY too many movies and it would be kind of hard to make a movie chain. Although I'll watch say Halloween and Halloween II back to back, never one and then the other a few days later...It's just something I have

This is why we have limited ourselves to just 10 movies! It's fun though. Takes us a while to get through them.

I love your idea of the movie train!! Although I have get so fidgety during movies I could probably only make it through two and then I'd be doing laps around the living room.

Cute dress!

And yay for getting your trip booked. What a great feeling that is!

We often have to stop and do something else, although she and I are known for not being able to do one thing at a time. We'll be on the computer and watching a movie, or something.
Thanks - I like the dress too. And yes, I breathed a sigh of contentment when I got off the phone after booking

I love the movie chain idea!

I really like that bridesmaid's dress, too. The style is different from anything I've seen (of course I live under a rock when it comes to things like that ) and it's wicked cute!

Thanks! It is different, which is why the Bride chose it, I think. I am becoming quite the expert on bmaid dresses...they are going to need their own closet soon enough....

 

[tinkgurl]

I'm hooked!

That movie chain is a great idea! And I love the bridesmaid dress!

 

[kellbelle0618]

Hahaha Courtney, you should get your own closet for bridesmaids dresses like in 27 dresses!!

And then when you get married, you should make us all wear the bridesmaid dress we made you wear in our wedding

You have another one to add to the closet this year too, I just haven't picked it out yet

 

[jewels1916]

I know. It's really sad. And no, you don't get the luxury of wearing a dress that I have already bought. Believe me when I say that I will be dragging you from store to store and making you try on dress after dress after dress. And there might even be puffed sleeves and large hats involved. (Don't worry, I won't be choosing dresses with matching hats and puffed sleeves, just making you try them on so that I can take incriminating photos.)

Yay, this is why we are BFFs.

 

[stacikristine]

I am so excited to find yalls PTR!!! Where to start...I'm super excited you went to OSU--I'm born and raised in OK and two of my favorite cousins went to OSU. I loved visiting. I went to college in Dallas--Yay for Texas!!! My husband is from San Antonio--where are you moving? And I just love everything about TX and OK. I also think the idea of a girls only trip would be awesome. Some of my friends and I want to eventually... The closest thing I've gotten to that was a girls and PawPaw trip (my mom, sis, me, aunt, cousin, her 2 girls, grandma, and grandpa) a couple of years ago. It was great! I can't wait to read all about your plans. Your restaurants sound good. I'm the same way--I planned everything within a couple of weeks. Now we're just waiting it out. 7 months is a long way away. But I love the PTR so far!

 

[stacikristine]

Oh--I remembered what else I was going to say. I know you have your ressie--so exciting by the way--but have you thought about renting points from a DVC owner? We're actually SAVING over $200 by staying at Animal Kingdom Villas rather than POP!!! We have a Value Studio Villa (those either face the pool or savannah) for $80/night weeknights and $160/night for our one weekend night. Just a thought. And you can get the DP with it. I'd be happy to give you the info if you're interested. Even if you don't use it this trip, you might look into it for next time.

 

[jewels1916]

I'm hooked!

That movie chain is a great idea! And I love the bridesmaid dress!

Hi there!! Thanks!

I am so excited to find yalls PTR!!! Where to start...I'm super excited you went to OSU--I'm born and raised in OK and two of my favorite cousins went to OSU. I loved visiting. I went to college in Dallas--Yay for Texas!!! My husband is from San Antonio--where are you moving? And I just love everything about TX and OK. I also think the idea of a girls only trip would be awesome. Some of my friends and I want to eventually... The closest thing I've gotten to that was a girls and PawPaw trip (my mom, sis, me, aunt, cousin, her 2 girls, grandma, and grandpa) a couple of years ago. It was great! I can't wait to read all about your plans. Your restaurants sound good. I'm the same way--I planned everything within a couple of weeks. Now we're just waiting it out. 7 months is a long way away. But I love the PTR so far!

Hi Staci! We both love OSU too! I know Kelly and I would both love to hear all about renting points from a DVC member. We've already made our ressies, but doesn't mean we can't change 'em, right?

 

[stacikristine]

You can find a piont chart at http://www.dvcbyresale.com/chart.php/Animal Kingdom Then you can click on the other resorts (right above the charts). This shows you how many points you need to ask to rent. Then, on DIS you go to "DVC Rent/Trade" under "Disney Vacation Club" heading (on the main page). From there, you can look to see who has points you need (anyone can rent to you 7 months from the time you want to stay there, but only a person whose "home" is at your desired resort can rent to you 11 mo in advance). It's really helpful to read the intro threads. If you don't see anything you want (points usually rent for $9-11 pp) you can start your own thread--follow the guides in the intro threads. I had offers within a week. I got my points for $10 pp. So we're staying at AKV for $560 for 6 nights! It sounds confusing, but it's not bad once you get started. I don't think we'll ever go to Disney without renting points again!

 

[jewels1916]

Thanks Staci!

Does anyone shop at DSW online for shoes?

I got an email for a discount for $10 off a $50 purchase. The code is LUVSHOES

Just thought I would share.

 

[TxRabbit]

Hey Courtney!

I finally took a break from my own drama to get caught up on your trip planning! Plus I wanted to hear how the moving was coming along.

I agree. Moving is such a pain. I do like going through all my stuff though. It feels good to clean house. When we moved from Kansas to Texas our stuff weighed 10,000 pound!! Can you imagine?

Our last move in Texas we managed to get done in two Uhauls!

I finally got rid of things that I just really did need in my life anymore, and especially the things that I kept around by didn't really like, or wished were different. I have added to the household since them.:

Anyway, I wish you well on all that moving jazz. I relate.

You know that I know how you feel about driving. I am facing a similar drive in June! Southwest released the dates recently, the cheapest airfare each way was $129. Which isn't too bad, but with 3 in our family... Personally, I'm kind of looking forward to the road trip. Am I weird like that?

I'm looking forward to the ease of packing. Plus, there is something about road trips and the conversations. I think y'all will have a blast on the road. I vote for the road trip!

 

[jewels1916]

Hi Rabbit! I am really not looking forward to the move. Looking forward to it being over, but not looking forward to the whole packing, moving, unpacking business of it. I'll live though. I am going to have to hire movers. That's just the only way I can do it. I don't think I can drive a uhaul.
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In other news....we are officially 10 months away from our trip. I know, sounds so far away that it is lame to get excited, but as of tomorrow, our months will be single digits. Ha ha.

It has been in the teens and twenties, weatherwise here. Sooo cold....brrr...

Wishing I was in Florida. Or Texas.

In TBM news, I did an inventory of everything that I am going to be moving. Well, not a detailed one, more of a walk-through. The "official" one will come later. But I came to the conclusion that I have way too much furniture. Isn't it amazing that you think you need stuff, and then when it comes time to move it, it seems like the stuff you thought you needed has suddenly multiplied by 20?

I've become addicted to looking for Disney stuff on ebay. I ordered some pins that just came in, and I will put some pics up later. I also found a tank top on ebay (new, tags on) that I thought was cute. The asking bid was $3.50, and the shipping was free. So I bid on it. It was a while ago, and I completely forgot about it until I got an email today that said I had won my little tank top with a Tinkerbell sillhouette for $3.50. Anyway. It's become an addiction, so I have to stay off ebay now. Plus, I am moving!! I don't need to bring more things into this apartment!

That's my update. I am still waiting on my planning dvd, and getting annoyed about it. Other than that, I have been spending some time on the dining boards, have you visited those? All I can say is don't go through the food pics thread unless you've already eaten! Otherwise, you will be soooo hungry!

 

[jewels1916]

Oh, PS, I forgot to add that Kelly and I had a new personal best today. We were emailing each other and texting each other at the same time. And the conversations on each communication form were completely different. Yeah. We're cool.

 

[autumnpalm]

I'm also still waiting on my planning DVD! And don't worry, those 10 months will go by a lot faster than you think.

I don't have an Ebay account and it's probably good that I don't because just from reading that it made me want to go search for Disney stuff! What a great deal you got on the tank top though!

 

[kellbelle0618]

Ok I just have to share this with you guys because I am really excited. My fiance and I have been tossing around the idea of having a disney honeymoon. (we are getting married in September). Well I open my email box today and there it is.....a pin code.....for the exact window of time Brad and I would be at Disney if we go. Free dining (I'm sure some of ya'll been hearing about that pin on the site today.) So now I am seriously trying to convince Brad that his is a sign and while he is excited, he doesn't understand why getting a pin code is such a big deal and why we need to hurry and jump on it.