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[sechem32]

twokats - that is such an amazing/scary picture! I heard about it as soon as I turned on the news this morning, and have kept those in the area in my prayers all day! I tried to see some more about it tonight, but I guess there aren't many details to give yet, so most of the news was about the Boston bombings. So scary when we have 2 big bad events so close together - although one was intentional, and the last appears (to me, at least) to be a tragic accident. I'm a chemist, so I know how chemicals can be hazardous to work with, and things can easily go wrong - although I've not seen anything this bad personally.
This weeks seems to be a test to see how we react - and luckily it seems that so many people are stepping up and helping however they can in emergencies. But for now, all someone like me can do is pray for the victims and families and communities!

 

[sleepydog25]

Don't know how much y'all hear about what goes on here in Texas, but a little town called West (about 3 hours from me) which I go thru everytime I take Kati down to work in South Texas, had a fertilizer plant which caught on fire and blew up. It was a massive explosion which was even felt and heard from many many miles away. It totally devestated this little town. Luckily it was evening and the plant was closed, but lives were lost and many homes and business were severely damaged. I think they are rating it close to the force of the Oklahoma City explosion. I still have not heard everything, but the pictures tell a lot.

If y'all could add a few prayers for this TX city also. It is amazing how many towns have gone down there to help. From the Dallas area, Waco and many more. Thanks for listening!

Hoping for strength to all affected. Grew up in East Texas so feel your pain. Though it doesn't make the devastation any less shocking, the picture above isn't actually of the fertilizer plant but of a refinery in another part of Texas about five years ago. Here's a link to some aerial photos showing the damage done to the plant and surrounding buildings: http://photos.oregonlive.com/photo-essay/2013/04/aerial_photos_of_damage_by_fer.html

 

[tea pot]

Thanks Everyone for all the Birthday Wishes

New Magical Moment
Having the Dapper Dan's Sing Happy Birthday to you in Full Harmony !!!
followed by a solo ride down Main St with them singing all the way
including I've got the Joy Joy Joy Joy Down in my Heart

Maria
Love the Teapot and
yes you are right we had ADR's at Be our Guest for Dinner
and I tried the grey stuff
It was delicious.... the dishes were right

 

[tea pot]

twokats

That picture is really scary
My heart and prayers go out to the people of that town.

We were talking to a young man at the MK today about, Boston and Texas.
He had some simple advice... He said we need to "Keep Prayed Up"
I think He's right.

 

[twokats]

twokats

That picture is really scary
My heart and prayers go out to the people of that town.

We were talking to a young man at the MK today about, Boston and Texas.
He had some simple advice... He said we need to "Keep Prayed Up"
I think He's right.

All I can say is Amen to that!!

Even though I won't be able to see that side of town when I go thru West tomorrow (Kati is going down to South Texas for a 2 day seminar she has to help with at the camp) I know we will have a moment of silence between the two of us.

There have been quite a few deaths in relation to this. One of their policemen and quite a bit of their volunteer fire department were there and had seen there was nothing they could do so they were starting evacuation proceeding and then the explosion happened very soon thereafter.

The stories are sad, and my heart just breaks for them. Just so much devastation.

 

[MiaSRN62]

teapot: Maria
Love the Teapot and
yes you are right we had ADR's at Be our Guest for Dinner
and I tried the grey stuff
It was delicious.... the dishes were right

Joy....love that photo of you !
So glad you had a nice birthday in a happy place !

Twokats.....so sad about the tragedy in Texas ! It's all that is on the news here. Prayers to all !

 

[eliza61]

Happy Belated birthday to my two pals


Teapot and DisneyNutzy​

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I've been teaching my 15 year old niece to drive. I'm still recovering.




Why is it that teens who have never driven always tell you to "calm down" when you see your life flash before your eyes?

 

[jimmytammy]

Don't know how much y'all hear about what goes on here in Texas, but a little town called West (about 3 hours from me) which I go thru everytime I take Kati down to work in South Texas, had a fertilizer plant which caught on fire and blew up. It was a massive explosion which was even felt and heard from many many miles away. It totally devestated this little town. Luckily it was evening and the plant was closed, but lives were lost and many homes and business were severely damaged. I think they are rating it close to the force of the Oklahoma City explosion. I still have not heard everything, but the pictures tell a lot.

If y'all could add a few prayers for this TX city also. It is amazing how many towns have gone down there to help. From the Dallas area, Waco and many more. Thanks for listening!

A really sad situation. Agree with teapot, Keep prayed up! May God grant peace upon West TX and its people as they dig out from this tragedy.

 

[jimmytammy]

Eliza
Good luck with the drivers ed, and stay safe

 

[twinmom108]

ITA

twokats

That picture is really scary
My heart and prayers go out to the people of that town.

We were talking to a young man at the MK today about, Boston and Texas.
He had some simple advice... He said we need to "Keep Prayed Up"
I think He's right.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I've been teaching my 15 year old niece to drive. I'm still recovering.




Why is it that teens who have never driven always tell you to "calm down" when you see your life flash before your eyes?

I give you 100% credit and respect eliza ! I could not really teach any of my kids. I would try and hit the imaginary brake on the floor----heart felt like it was pounding out of my chest---sweating.....just not good for my health ! My kids would actually tell you that they asked for dad to teach them.
In fact, my youngest (19) still does not have her license. She is close. She was just not emotionally ready. Baby of the family syndrome ? But my husband has been teaching her. She will be ready to take the test late May/early June.

 

[twokats]

Eliza,
I had to finish teaching my youngest son how to drive, we waited a long time to get his license until I was sure he could handle himself and he is the most careful driver now. A lady hit his car in Greenville a few years after he got his license and even now he is careful where he drives. With his handicap he is not comfortable in unknown areas and big towns, so he only drives to a few places.







I hope the people of Boston sleep easier tonight since the persons responsible for that tragedy have been apprehended and/or killed.

Thank God for resolution in that situation.

 

[Corinne]

I hope the people of Boston sleep easier tonight since the persons responsible for that tragedy have been apprehended and/or killed.

Thank God for resolution in that situation.

Kathy,it has been a very long week and yesterday was draining. When they held the press conference in the early evening and they did not have any significant info we weren't sure what to think. Thank goodness they caught him.

 

[Corinne]

We are leaving for WDW 3 weeks from tomorrow, and I feel as though I have barely thought about it in weeks.

I was just looking at the WCC lunch menu and did not see the milk shakes. Have they stopped serving them!!??

 

[MiaSRN62]

We are leaving for WDW 3 weeks from tomorrow, and I feel as though I have barely thought about it in weeks.

I was just looking at the WCC lunch menu and did not see the milk shakes. Have they stopped serving them!!??

Yaay ---3 weeks !!!! We just ate there on March 5---I would swear milkshakes were on the menu Corinne ?!

 

[Muushka]

Don't know how much y'all hear about what goes on here in Texas, but a little town called West (about 3 hours from me) which I go thru everytime I take Kati down to work in South Texas, had a fertilizer plant which caught on fire and blew up. It was a massive explosion which was even felt and heard from many many miles away. It totally devestated this little town. Luckily it was evening and the plant was closed, but lives were lost and many homes and business were severely damaged. I think they are rating it close to the force of the Oklahoma City explosion. I still have not heard everything, but the pictures tell a lot.

If y'all could add a few prayers for this TX city also. It is amazing how many towns have gone down there to help. From the Dallas area, Waco and many more. Thanks for listening!

We have been getting news of the TX explosion all week. What a tragedy. They are in our prayers.

Thanks Everyone for all the Birthday Wishes

New Magical Moment
Having the Dapper Dan's Sing Happy Birthday to you in Full Harmony !!!
followed by a solo ride down Main St with them singing all the way
including I've got the Joy Joy Joy Joy Down in my Heart

Maria
Love the Teapot and
yes you are right we had ADR's at Be our Guest for Dinner
and I tried the grey stuff
It was delicious.... the dishes were right

Joy! What a fantastic birthday celebration that is! Do tell, how did you manage to get them to serenade you??

 

[CaoilinnsMom]

5 weeks to go, and my daughter and I will be on our first solo Disney World vacation at the Lodge. I bought my contract a year ago and have waited anxiously for this trip ever since, i wanted it to be warm enough to swim in the pool. . I visited the lodge 10 years ago, for my brother's wedding and knew it had to be my home resort. The atmosphere plus the boat shuttle to MK were the deciding factors for me.
I grew up in southern California, visited Disneyland frequently as a child. I made my first trip to Disney World at 2, the same age I first took my daughter. I LOVE disney! She is 4 now, and I am looking forward to many trips in the future. We have some character dinners and a a reservation for the dessert party. This will her first time to see the fireworks at the castle, I am beyond excited to share this with her! I hope she will have the same magical memories as an adult that I do now of my childhood.

 

[twokats]

We are leaving for WDW 3 weeks from tomorrow, and I feel as though I have barely thought about it in weeks.

I was just looking at the WCC lunch menu and did not see the milk shakes. Have they stopped serving them!!??

I am pretty sure I saw them being served last year when we were there in May, but we did not personally get any.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

5 weeks to go, and my daughter and I will be on our first solo Disney World vacation at the Lodge. I bought my contract a year ago and have waited anxiously for this trip ever since, i wanted it to be warm enough to swim in the pool. . I visited the lodge 10 years ago, for my brother's wedding and knew it had to be my home resort. The atmosphere plus the boat shuttle to MK were the deciding factors for me.
I grew up in southern California, visited Disneyland frequently as a child. I made my first trip to Disney World at 2, the same age I first took my daughter. I LOVE disney! She is 4 now, and I am looking forward to many trips in the future. We have some character dinners and a a reservation for the dessert party. This will her first time to see the fireworks at the castle, I am beyond excited to share this with her! I hope she will have the same magical memories as an adult that I do now of my childhood.

How fun!! Have a great trip and a wonderful time at the Lodge!!

I've been teaching my 15 year old niece to drive. I'm still recovering.




Why is it that teens who have never driven always tell you to "calm down" when you see your life flash before your eyes?

I always felt my parents were relatively insane when they would allow me to drive when I was learning. Those roads were so narrow and I knew nothing!

 

[sleepydog25]

5 weeks to go, and my daughter and I will be on our first solo Disney World vacation at the Lodge. I bought my contract a year ago and have waited anxiously for this trip ever since, i wanted it to be warm enough to swim in the pool. . I visited the lodge 10 years ago, for my brother's wedding and knew it had to be my home resort. The atmosphere plus the boat shuttle to MK were the deciding factors for me.
I grew up in southern California, visited Disneyland frequently as a child. I made my first trip to Disney World at 2, the same age I first took my daughter. I LOVE disney! She is 4 now, and I am looking forward to many trips in the future. We have some character dinners and a a reservation for the dessert party. This will her first time to see the fireworks at the castle, I am beyond excited to share this with her! I hope she will have the same magical memories as an adult that I do now of my childhood.

I'm sure you'll have wonderful memories after this trip, too, and I know you will love the Lodge. The ambience and theming is beyond reproach, and the boat to MK is a bonus. Don't forget about doing a Hidden Mickey search (ask for the tip sheet at the front desk), walk along the trail to FW (where you can see horses), watch the EWP from the beach, take in s'mores and movie night also on the beach, and many other delights. Welcome home! And welcome to our Groupies!