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[MiaSRN62]

Have an awesome birthday Jimmy!!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Birthday jimmytammy!

Wishing you the happiest (and probably coldest) birthday ever! Our thread wouldn't be the same without your guidance and managing our 'lists'. Enjoy this year while you're still in your 40's! Once you hit the big 5-0 things are never the same.

I agree with what you said---Jimmy is terrific!!! He pulls us all together & keeps the thread going!

However, the turning 50 part I can't completely agree. I am healthier now at 50 than I was in my early 40's! It's all how you live your life. I made LOTS of lifestyle changes when my doctor had a serious talk with me about diabetes at age 44-45.
I lost 35 pounds and I'm never going back. I eat much healthier and run and workout now. So I feel much better & more strong now than I did 40-45. It's mind over matter!!!! I'm fighting it Di!!!!

 

[twokats]

Jimmy,
I wished you a happy one from Facebook this morning, but I wanted to add to it that I hope you stayed warm!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone, you folks are the best!!

MIA, As I approach my 50s, I too needed to do something drastic. Since Apr. 22, I lost 60 lbs. My blood pressure was 180/100, my feet, knees and back hurt all the time, but no more! I had acid reflux, diverticulosis and was tired. No more! And best of all, blood pressure is now around 107/62!! I have energy of a 20 yr old as well, look and feel better.

Life has improved. I didnt like feeling defeated. I had been praying, God, please send me help, because no matter what I did, even after losing a few lbs, couldnt stay that way. I had come to sad conclusion I wouldnt see my grandkids, see where my kids lives would lead. But now, I have a new lease on life, and it feels great!!

I only share this because I feel like it is OK to give hope(as I needed)to others in whatever struggles they are going through, we all have em, and we are a sharing bunch here

 

[DiznyDi]

DDad has had a business trip come up that is taking him out of the country next week, so......
my mom (83 yrs) and I are headed to WDW! Flights are arranged and we have a place to lay our heads; SSR was THE only place with availability for our entire stay. I was considering a solo trip, but am happy that Mom is going along. I'm really looking forward to some warmth and sunshine. Currently 6 in Ohio. With wind chill, -10

 

[jimmytammy]

DDad has had a business trip come up that is taking him out of the country next week, so......
my mom (83 yrs) and I are headed to WDW! Flights are arranged and we have a place to lay our heads; SSR was THE only place with availability for our entire stay. I was considering a solo trip, but am happy that Mom is going along. I'm really looking forward to some warmth and sunshine. Currently 6 in Ohio. With wind chill, -10

LIKE LIKE LIKE, wishing Dad could be there too, but an impromtu trip to WDW cant be beat

 

[Muushka]

Jimmy's birthday!!!!

We are soooooooooo glad that you were born!
And so glad that you were able to successfully change bad habits.
You too Maria!

We need to hang with you more often!!

Diane, congrats on you and the mother unit's WDW impromptu trip!!

 

[Granny]

I'm late, I'm late...for a very important date....



Happy Birthday Jimmy!


And thanks for the encouraging story that you and MIA shared. I need to do some of that myself, and it doesn't get any easier as I ease out of my 50's!



Too much and and not enough



Hope your birthday was a great one!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone, you folks are the best!!

MIA, As I approach my 50s, I too needed to do something drastic. Since Apr. 22, I lost 60 lbs. My blood pressure was 180/100, my feet, knees and back hurt all the time, but no more! I had acid reflux, diverticulosis and was tired. No more! And best of all, blood pressure is now around 107/62!! I have energy of a 20 yr old as well, look and feel better.

Life has improved. I didnt like feeling defeated. I had been praying, God, please send me help, because no matter what I did, even after losing a few lbs, couldnt stay that way. I had come to sad conclusion I wouldnt see my grandkids, see where my kids lives would lead. But now, I have a new lease on life, and it feels great!!

I only share this because I feel like it is OK to give hope(as I needed)to others in whatever struggles they are going through, we all have em, and we are a sharing bunch here

So happy for you Jimmy! And I speak from experience when I say I know how difficult it can be to do this. You set a goal for yourself and stuck with it Jimmy. I applaud you! Here's to many happy & healthier years!

And thanks Muushka!!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Oh man - late for another birthday!

A very Happy Belated Birthday Jimmy!!!

but still on time for.....

Happy Birthday Disney Loving Iowan!!!

I'm going to blame it on being distracted by the wonderfully warm weather we've been having - even though it's now changed to a bit of rain which with our drought is nice too. I think they said we were pushing record highs for today - 60 something. Quite a difference from so much of the rest of the country. That changes tomorrow though.

 

[Granny]

Good catch Kathy!


Happy Birthday Disney Lovin Iowan!


Lots of celebrating to be had...who's up for a Dole Whip?

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Disney Loving Iowan!!!!
Sorry I missed it by a day

 

[Bracho]

Happy Birthday Iowan. It's time to CELEBRATE! getting younger is great isn't it. Have a great day...

 

[ottawagreg]

I have the understanding that a fence will be installed around the VWL pool. Does anyone know if that has been done yet and if so what does it look like? Split Rail fence possibly? However that would not provide much security.

Our trip in late june. starting to become a bit stir crazy with all the nasty cold and snow.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I have the understanding that a fence will be installed around the VWL pool. Does anyone know if that has been done yet and if so what does it look like? Split Rail fence possibly? However that would not provide much security.

Our trip in late june. starting to become a bit stir crazy with all the nasty cold and snow.

I remember when all the talk began that fences would be going up around pools at WDW and the Hidden Springs pool was listed for refurb and was assumed that was why but the refurb happened and no fence - at least as of Dec. I don't think there was ever a definite announcement it would be happening.

 

[Bracho]

We were there in October for 17 days and construction in the pool area was ongoing.

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday Disney Lovin Iowan!


Hope it was good and warm!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I was looking thru some pictures and ran across this. I do miss it......

 

[sleepydog25]

Agreed. The refurb of TT was a big failure in my book. It's as though they slapped some day-glo paint on the walls, threw in useless computer technology, then said, "Wow, we have a new ride!" Not a fan.

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Belated Birthday Disney Lovin Iowan
So sorry I missed your special day. I hope you were able to do something fun, despite trying to deal with 'mother nature'.

Ohio is experiencing a heat wave of sorts. Our high today is in the low 30's and tomorrow we're to get into the 40's! Of course with the warmer temperatures comes snowfall. Fortunately the outlook for Monday looks like good weather for flying and Florida is to be in the 80's!

I've been putting our very spontaneous trip together and things are coming along quite nicely considering this is being planned less than a week out. While I couldn't secure a BOG reservation for dinner, I was able to get a fastpass+ for lunch. I don't think Mom will mind at all not having the opportunity to meet Beast

I'm at a loss: what's TT?