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[bagsmom]

Hi Corrine !
We had snow Saturday and Monday ! Not more than an inch each time but still ??!!!

And congrats to your son and future dil as well ! Planning a wedding is a lot of work ! They have not 100% decided on WDW. It is between Disney and the FL Aquarium in Tampa. I almost felt like my hubby and I were putting a little too much pressure for them to choose Disney....so we backed waaay off. We want it to be their decision. We liked what Disney had to offer as far as a wedding package and venue more than the Aquarium, but the Aquarium's price is about $4,000--$5,000 less for what we are looking at. But there are a lot of details in the packages that don't compare so it's not exactly apples to apples.
My daughter and her fiance are going to let us know what they decided in about 2-3 weeks. Hubby and I paid for them to have a professional photo shoot in WDW on March 6. We are very excited to see the photos ! It was a delayed engagement gift to them. Since they live in FL it was just too hard to have any kind of engagement party/celebration. I'll be sure to let you all know here. I'm on pins and needles. Even with the higher price tag, we're hoping Disney !

Maria -- either way -- HOW EXCITING! I am a completely OCD planner. I was itching to go out and buy a binder and tabbed dividers while I was reading your post! Fun, fun, fun stuff on the horizon for your family! Either place will be just lovely! Congratulations!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria -- either way -- HOW EXCITING! I am a completely OCD planner. I was itching to go out and buy a binder and tabbed dividers while I was reading your post! Fun, fun, fun stuff on the horizon for your family! Either place will be just lovely! Congratulations!

Thanks bagsmom....I did buy that binder by the way !!!

 

[rusafee1183]

Happy Spring Day Groupies !!!! ​

Happy Spring!

Rita's Italian Ice is celebrating by giving away free regular sized italian ice's today if anyone is interested!

 

[horselover]

Happy Spring Day Groupies !!!! ​

Spring? What's that? It sure doesn't look or feel like Spring here. Snow yesterday, more snow tomorrow & possibly another storm on Monday, Disney take me away!!!

 

[Nicoal13]

Happy Birthday Ink!! Hope you are having a fabulous day!


I'm searching for spring here in WI too. Below zero with the wind chill this morning. Brrrr!

Still debating a fall/winter trip. DS and I have PAPs from the discount offered, so we have to use them again

Looking at either a week in Oct. as DH goes on a hunting trip and we could go to WDW while he is gone. Or first week of November for DS's 8th bday, or first week of December...such decisions. LOL

 

[sleepydog25]

No spring here, either, and we're in Virginia! To this point last year, we had 24 days in the 60s, 14 in the 70s, and 6 in the 80s. Sure, that was a bit higher than normal, but look at this year's figures: 60s - 4 days; 70s - 1 day; 80s - zero. Sigh. Looking for more snow come Sunday. . .

 

[Linda67]

It certainly doesn't feel like Spring in London either!

It's sooooo cold and the forecast is for snow this weekend

Oh for some Florida sunshine right about now!

 

[sleepydog25]

It certainly doesn't feel like Spring in London either!

It's sooooo cold and the forecast is for snow this weekend

Oh for some Florida sunshine right about now!

I couldn't agree more!

 

[DiznyDi]

Cold and snow in Ohio, too. Yes, sunshine would be nice

 

[blossomz]

Cold and miserable in PA too! OK..time for thoughts of the Lodge and sitting by the pool!

 

[twokats]

OK, don't get mad at me. No snow here, just a touch of sunshine but on the chilly side with rain headed fo us.
Trees have started budding, so I guess spring is pretty much here in TX. Just need a little warmer days.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ok....felt the need to adjust my "happy spring" picture from yesterday. Woke up to more snow on the ground and I've had enough !!! It's come to this :

 

[bagsmom]

Maria -- that's hilarious!

We are having our last round of cold here. Expecting a couple of flurries tonight, but it's too warm to stick. Next week will have highs in 50s/60s and lows in the lower 30s. But then I think we'll be all done with old man winter.

77 days to Disney!

 

[blossomz]

OMG Maria! That is hysterical....and OH SO TRUE!!! PHIL! HOW COULD YOU???

 

[sleepydog25]

Ok....felt the need to adjust my "happy spring" picture from yesterday. Woke up to more snow on the ground and I've had enough !!! It's come to this :

Looks like a Congressman to me. . .

 

[twinmom108]

Today in Colorado we're going to have a high in the mid 50's, but alas we'll still be getting a blast of winter this weekend.

 

[twokats]

Our predicted rain did arrive, but we are not complaining (even though it is still cool also) since we are still in drought conditions here.

Hope the ones with snow are staying warm and dreaming of Florida sun.

 

[Muushka]

Looks like a Congressman to me. . .

Me too!

Spring is here in NC also. The trees are budding and flowers have been blooming.
I love spring. My favorite season.

I wonder how Eliza is doing at WDW?? She has been might quiet.

 

[sleepydog25]

Me too!

Spring is here in NC also. The trees are budding and flowers have been blooming.
I love spring. My favorite season.

I wonder how Eliza is doing at WDW?? She has been might quiet.

I, too, enjoy spring, but the next few days are prime examples why spring can't make inroads here. Today's high: 27F and partly sunny, but with our windchill figured in, we're about 13F. Tomorrow should be warmer--way up to 40!--but with continued high winds and possible rain/sleet/snow. (Did I mention the snow showers overnight?) Come Sunday, we'll be in the low 30s with sleet and snow. High temperature forecast for the next seven days? 45F. Still, we haven't had it as bad as those farther north and east along NJ, RI, MA, ME, and others, so I'll try not to complain. . .too loudly.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

How did you like the Pearl? And how wwas going in May? I know it's technically the very beginning of the season, so I know that we probably won't see bears but I am hoping for some decent willife spottings.

We enjoyed the Pearl! But it was my second cruise so honestly I don't have much to compare it to. We were cruising for my Nephews wedding so quite a few relatives were along and one cousin who likes to cruise HAL commented that she was surprised how much they were enjoying their first cruise on NCL. HAL was still their favorite but they were ranking NCL 2nd above other lines they traveled on before. Personally I'd book with them again without any hesitation.

We had really good weather in May. It was the second cruise of the season and sailed from Seattle. A little rain here and there (when we left Seattle if you can imagine!) but lots of sun too. We did one whale watch excursion in Juneau and saw lots of seals that we were told would probably be leaving in the next week or two. And we saw quite a few whales also. The only bear was spotted while we were traveling the passage back to Glacier Bay and some mountain goats and sheep were spotted along there too. We didn't do any other wildlife excursions but if one bear was out I'm sure there would be more at that time so if you went looking for them you might have a good chance. But even when they are supposed to be out there's no guarantee. On my first trip to Alaska (July - a really long time ago) we went to Denali National Park. Saw tons of wildlife but no bear in the park. Finally while on the tour bus going from the park back to Anchorage the driver spotted a bear sitting out in a meadow next to the road.