We're All MAD here! SPAZZ hands, cupcakes, booze, and running...GSC Feb. 2015 PTR

[Twoboysnmygirl]

That kitten is adorable!

Yep, she's pretty stinkin cute...gets away with more than she should already b/c she gives that little kitty face!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I'm starting to get a bit of my planning itch!! Hey, 8 months out is pretty good for me, I usually have everything planned out a YEAR ahead of time!

We won't talk about how I already have my costumes ready and there's still a month until I can even register for the race!

I need my Tweedle-partner-in-crime for this one and she's up to her ears trying to catch up from vacation by going on another vacation. It may take me a bit to organize it all, but that's why I start this far out!

Our ADR date will be August 23rd and we're in the process of deciding if we want to add the dining plan to our DVC rental. Whatever we decide on that will determine how many ADR's we have, I suspect we won't have 4 of them if we don't do the dining plan and will stick more to CS meals.

We have a rough outline of what we'll be doing each day but I have to put it back out and look at it, I just had it scribbled on a piece of paper somewhere. Nicole, did you write it down?

I know Sunday after the race we'll be cupcake crawling at some point!

Ok, that wasn't much of an update, I guess it's time to get to work! Ugh...literally...I have to go petsit!

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Ok, I'm back. I found my scribbly paper but not any of the changes we made in our PM's. My inbox was FULL and I had to delete PM's, there were so many of them...so I had to go through each one to see if there were actually any important planning or just Tweedlebabble...most of it was Tweedlebabble. Are you surprised??

My notes were as follows:
Thursday arrival, Expo, DTD

Friday AK rope drop for many rides on EE, hop to MK to use FP+? Dinner Boma?...which I KNOW we changed b/c Tweedle didn't want to have Boma the night before the 10K. Maybe we were going to do Boma on Thursday night after the Expo?

Saturday 10K first thing, shower/rest, DHS/Epcot? I think we were going to do Via Napoli for dinner. I know I wanted some pool & relaxing time.

Sunday Half, shower (we could eat at Boma for brunch afterwards? Or Akershus?) Pics at MK, cupcake crawl, Epcot BOOZE, and Jellyrolls to finish off the night.

NOTICE how I put shower in there after each race. Just so we're clear that you do NOT want to be around me after I run if I don't go back immediately and shower. I sweat. Like a lot.

That's all I got. Needs some work!

 

[momabaarjo]

That makes our ADR day on August 22, since we are arriving Wednesday! Debra and I need to get chatting too about where we want to eat. I know that Sunday night (if we are not busting with cupcakes and booze and dying in pain) were thinking a dress up dinner at Yachtsman or possibly Nacrossee's before we head off to JellyRolls to sing with you ladies at the top of our lungs. Location depends upon if another cupcake is able to join as...her tradition is Yachtsmans after the race. I LOVE Nacrossee's...and of course the view of Wishes on the night before we head home along with a great glass of wine.

I do know that we have decided to get our Tonga Toast fix at Kona's after the 5K on Friday morning or 10K on Saturday.

We also have talked about Ohana and Boma dinners...and I need my Via Napoli fix (just need my zeppoles fix actually). And we have tossed around breakfast at Tusker House or maybe a Princess brunch after PHM on Sunday.

I really need to get my 2 fence sitter cupcakes to decide which side of the fence they are going to be on...which I know they will before we need to make ADRs.

Now I literally need to get moving...I have been updating and linking things on the Cupcake TR since 4 am...yes, I could not sleep because I wanted so much to make our big announcement this morning...who knew making a room reservation would be so exciting! Only 7 more days of summer school after today! WAHOO...then 1 week off, 1 week part-time with a presentation, 1 week delivering math training to a group of teachers...AND ROME!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

That makes our ADR day on August 22, since we are arriving Wednesday! Debra and I need to get chatting too about where we want to eat. I know that Sunday night (if we are not busting with cupcakes and booze and dying in pain) were thinking a dress up dinner at Yachtsman or possibly Nacrossee's before we head off to JellyRolls to sing with you ladies at the top of our lungs. Location depends upon if another cupcake is able to join as...her tradition is Yachtsmans after the race. I LOVE Nacrossee's...and of course the view of Wishes on the night before we head home along with a great glass of wine.

I do know that we have decided to get our Tonga Toast fix at Kona's after the 5K on Friday morning or 10K on Saturday.

We also have talked about Ohana and Boma dinners...and I need my Via Napoli fix (just need my zeppoles fix actually). And we have tossed around breakfast at Tusker House or maybe a Princess brunch after PHM on Sunday.

I really need to get my 2 fence sitter cupcakes to decide which side of the fence they are going to be on...which I know they will before we need to make ADRs.

Now I literally need to get moving...I have been updating and linking things on the Cupcake TR since 4 am...yes, I could not sleep because I wanted so much to make our big announcement this morning...who knew making a room reservation would be so exciting! Only 7 more days of summer school after today! WAHOO...then 1 week off, 1 week part-time with a presentation, 1 week delivering math training to a group of teachers...AND ROME!

Great minds think alike Tammie! Via Napoli is on our list as well, I think we were planning on the night before the half and we also have Boma on our list and possibly Akershus!

So exciting when you are officially booked! I rode that high for a bit and now I need to plan something else as the excitement of booking the room has worn off.

 

[momabaarjo]

I know what you can plan...the booze! Remember that is your part...get researching, we need something to wash down those cupcakes with!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I know what you can plan...the booze! Remember that is your part...get researching, we need something to wash down those cupcakes with!

Booze & Disney always go together!

 

[annmarieda]

My notes were as follows:
Thursday arrival, Expo, DTD

Friday AK rope drop for many rides on EE, hop to MK to use FP+? Dinner Boma?...which I KNOW we changed b/c Tweedle didn't want to have Boma the night before the 10K. Maybe we were going to do Boma on Thursday night after the Expo?

Saturday 10K first thing, shower/rest, DHS/Epcot? I think we were going to do Via Napoli for dinner. I know I wanted some pool & relaxing time.

Sunday Half, shower (we could eat at Boma for brunch afterwards? Or Akershus?) Pics at MK, cupcake crawl, Epcot BOOZE, and Jellyrolls to finish off the night.

Your plans are shaping up nicely! Not to dissimilar to my own. Except I am not sure if I am brave enough to do the GSC. Course if my roomie does it, I might as well since I am sure I would not be able to sleep in after she gets ready. Boma is a pre race meal for me. Not sure how my roomie will feel about it though. I am not opposed to breaking out of routine... but if I can talk her into it. We will be eating there. Then again, since we are at Kidani I could see us eating at Sanaa earlier in the trip. I guess it is good there is 8 months left to plan, eh?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Your plans are coming together nicely!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I know what you can plan...the booze! Remember that is your part...get researching, we need something to wash down those cupcakes with!

I should do that! I have no idea where to start though, I have a few favorites and I usually just stick to those?!

Booze & Disney always go together!

TRUTH.

Your plans are shaping up nicely! Not to dissimilar to my own. Except I am not sure if I am brave enough to do the GSC. Course if my roomie does it, I might as well since I am sure I would not be able to sleep in after she gets ready. Boma is a pre race meal for me. Not sure how my roomie will feel about it though. I am not opposed to breaking out of routine... but if I can talk her into it. We will be eating there. Then again, since we are at Kidani I could see us eating at Sanaa earlier in the trip. I guess it is good there is 8 months left to plan, eh?

Yep, I would be the same way and then I would be kicking myself for not doing it when I was sitting there awake anyway! I am glad I didn't do it this year and just did the PHM so it would be my focus (my first half) but now I'm really excited for the challenge!

Your plans are coming together nicely!

Thanky!

 

[Tinker326]

I am done with all my traveling and back.

So we can plan, plan, plan. I will work on talking to Lindy about dining plan sometime this week....

I think we decided Via Napoli the day before the 10K, right? Maybe Boma or Sanna the Thursday we arrive?

That's all I remember we had down for certain as we were waiting to see if any cupcake plans shaped up. Since it sounds like we will just all meet for booze & sweets afterwards... that leaves the Tweedles to decide post 1/2 meals on Sunday.

What are you thinking Karen?

I think, personally, best start RUNNING again instead of all this eating with no exercise I've been doing. I did mention I went to Mackinac Island right? Home of the best fudge on earth?

I know- poor, pity me. Boo Hoo. I'm back though my sweet D. Ready to be your partner in crime. I took today off still just to catch up.. so hopefully work doesn't knock me back on my **** like it did last week. It will though because that's my job lately.

Food. Run. Food. Tweedle. Food. Booze.

 

[momabaarjo]

I am done with all my traveling and back.

So glad...missed your humor lots!

So we can plan, plan, plan. I will work on talking to Lindy about dining plan sometime this week....

I need to know more about Lindy!!!

I think we decided Via Napoli the day before the 10K, right? Maybe Boma or Sanna the Thursday we arrive?

That's all I remember we had down for certain as we were waiting to see if any cupcake plans shaped up. Since it sounds like we will just all meet for booze & sweets afterwards... that leaves the Tweedles to decide post 1/2 meals on Sunday.

What shape do you want them to take? I am really worried about putting a plan together because I don't want to come across as...

I think Debra and I have decided Sanaa for meal after PHM and then cupcake crawl, yachtsman and of course your input for the day...JellyRolls!!!

What are you thinking Karen?

I think, personally, best start RUNNING again instead of all this eating with no exercise I've been doing. I did mention I went to Mackinac Island right? Home of the best fudge on earth?

Hope you had a couple bites for me!!!

I know- poor, pity me. Boo Hoo. I'm back though my sweet D. Ready to be your partner in crime. I took today off still just to catch up.. so hopefully work doesn't knock me back on my **** like it did last week. It will though because that's my job lately.

Food. Run. Food. Tweedle. Food. Booze.

Love this last line...great plans!!!!

 

[Tinker326]

Tammie- I had no ideas for plans. We were just keeping them open in case plans came into place so we could join them.

I totally understand the lack of wanting anything specific because of the circumstances!

I think the fact that a lot of us are at AK and many of us are 'kid-free' will have us together for things easy enough!

I think general ideas like 'hey, this is where we will be around this time' will allow people to join or not join as they please!

I am excited to just meet everyone in person and share some cupcakes & laughs.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I am done with all my traveling and back.

So we can plan, plan, plan. I will work on talking to Lindy about dining plan sometime this week....

I'm SO glad you are back. I thought I might die from not-enough-snark for the last few weeks!

I think we decided Via Napoli the day before the 10K, right? Maybe Boma or Sanna the Thursday we arrive?

I wasn't sure when we were planning but the cupcakes are doing it the night before the PHM, so if you are up for it then, I am. Pizza carb-loading for the half!

That's all I remember we had down for certain as we were waiting to see if any cupcake plans shaped up. Since it sounds like we will just all meet for booze & sweets afterwards... that leaves the Tweedles to decide post 1/2 meals on Sunday.

Whatcha thinkin'? One of the AKL restaurants since we'll be finished and it won't matter if they kill your stomach??

What are you thinking Karen?

What was the question again? What am I thinking about what?

I think, personally, best start RUNNING again instead of all this eating with no exercise I've been doing. I did mention I went to Mackinac Island right? Home of the best fudge on earth?

You better get to it Tweedle! I was thinking the other day that we actually probably run at the same speed b/c you do 7/2...but I bet that when you actually run you are running about 11-11:30 (which is what I'm running now). I'll probably be begging you to slow down on our run intervals during the 10K!

I know- poor, pity me. Boo Hoo. I'm back though my sweet D. Ready to be your partner in crime. I took today off still just to catch up.. so hopefully work doesn't knock me back on my **** like it did last week. It will though because that's my job lately.

and you were here while I was busy all day painting my living room with the computer unplugged! Glad you had a little time to catch up!

Food. Run. Food. Tweedle. Food. Booze.

This.yes.

 

[momabaarjo]

Tammie- I had no ideas for plans. We were just keeping them open in case plans came into place so we could join them.

Debra and I are going to be eating WELL! We about have narrowed down all of the ADRs that we might want...and double checking with Betsy...all she wants is Yachtsman which is penciled in for Sunday night before Jellyrolls!

I totally understand the lack of wanting anything specific because of the circumstances!

Just don't want to step on anyone's toes...I am so not into drama and planning with Debra has been a dream...we knew our budget/wants/needs/dreams for our room...GOT ALL WE WANTED AND MORE and it did not take a year to figure out! As far as ADRs...well we have the same tastes it seems...so that has been easy! I am down with anyone and everyone joining us whenever they want. The more the merrier...and I want this to be a fun trip...full of laughter and no regrets!

I think the fact that a lot of us are at AK and many of us are 'kid-free' will have us together for things easy enough!

Kid free is so heavenly! I love my 3 and dh...but sometimes momma needs a break!

I think general ideas like 'hey, this is where we will be around this time' will allow people to join or not join as they please!

I am excited to just meet everyone in person and share some cupcakes & laughs.

I am so thinking that there will be lots of laughs as we try to keep holding each other up after ODing on sugar, booze and singing all night after we run...how many miles!

Can't wait to hear what you girls are thinking!!!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I am so thinking that there will be lots of laughs as we try to keep holding each other up after ODing on sugar, booze and singing all night after we run...how many miles!

Can't wait to hear what you girls are thinking!!!

I'm really so excited for a girl's weekend!! I haven't had one in YEARS. So what are you thinking about the cupcake crawl timing? Are you thinking we will meet at Poly or around the monorail resort area to start? I'm trying to get an idea so we can work our planning around it, I don't think Nicole or I are willing to miss cupcakes and booze!

 

[Tinker326]

I'm really so excited for a girl's weekend!! I haven't had one in YEARS. So what are you thinking about the cupcake crawl timing? Are you thinking we will meet at Poly or around the monorail resort area to start? I'm trying to get an idea so we can work our planning around it, I don't think Nicole or I are willing to miss cupcakes and booze!

We are def. not missing cupcakes and booze.

Via Napoli on Saturday night it looks like for us. And you Tammie & Debra.. so maybe we can just plan to get ADRS around the same time?

Karen, Boma or Saana sounds just fine for me after the 1/2 on Sunday for 'brunch'.

Maybe we meet around 12:30/1 at Poly? Do Poly, Cotemp (is that the way the monorail goes?), MK (so Karen and I can run in with a picture of our medal in front of the castle), Grand Floridian.. back to Transport Center to head to EPCOT? EPCOT for evening.. till we head to Jellyrolls? I'd say we should arrive Jellyrolls no later than 8 ish or we won't get a table likely.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

We are def. not missing cupcakes and booze.

Via Napoli on Saturday night it looks like for us. And you Tammie & Debra.. so maybe we can just plan to get ADRS around the same time?

Karen, Boma or Saana sounds just fine for me after the 1/2 on Sunday for 'brunch'.

Maybe we meet around 12:30/1 at Poly? Do Poly, Cotemp (is that the way the monorail goes?), MK (so Karen and I can run in with a picture of our medal in front of the castle), Grand Floridian.. back to Transport Center to head to EPCOT? EPCOT for evening.. till we head to Jellyrolls? I'd say we should arrive Jellyrolls no later than 8 ish or we won't get a table likely.

Oh yes, I can see plans taking shape now! I know I'm sick, but when it's all ticked off in my head in a list, it makes more sense. Shower, lunchy at Sanaa or Boma, MK for our medal pics, bit of a cupcake crawl on the monorail and then ride it to Epcot! Jellyrolls at 8!

Yay Tweedle, we just have to do that with the rest of our days. Do you remember any of the other places we were going to eat? This is why I write things down. I forget.

 

[Tinker326]

Oh yes, I can see plans taking shape now! I know I'm sick, but when it's all ticked off in my head in a list, it makes more sense. Shower, lunchy at Sanaa or Boma, MK for our medal pics, bit of a cupcake crawl on the monorail and then ride it to Epcot! Jellyrolls at 8!

Yay Tweedle, we just have to do that with the rest of our days. Do you remember any of the other places we were going to eat? This is why I write things down. I forget.

I don't think we really picked other places.

Anything that's a must do for you? I'm open.

Let's see... Thursday- arrive, Expo, DTD (dinner at DTD?)
Friday- PARK HOP THE BIGGIES?
Sat- 10K Tweedle awesomeness. ?? . VIA NAPOLI dinner
Sun- PHM 1/2. Sanaa. EPCOT. Cupcake Crawl. Jellyrolls.
Monday- Breakfast somewhere/airport.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I don't think we really picked other places.

Anything that's a must do for you? I'm open.

Let's see... Thursday- arrive, Expo, DTD (dinner at DTD?)
Friday- PARK HOP THE BIGGIES?
Sat- 10K Tweedle awesomeness. ?? . VIA NAPOLI dinner
Sun- PHM 1/2. Sanaa. EPCOT. Cupcake Crawl. Jellyrolls.
Monday- Breakfast somewhere/airport.

We could do Wolfgang Puck CS Thursday night if we want? Oh but if we do the DDP we would have 4 TS meals and still have 2 to fill. Raglan Road? Have you ever been there? I know they have a BAR, that's what matters.

Friday we could rope drop EE and then we could do some FP+ at MK...oh that reminds me, I want to ride the mine train. You guys rode it right, was it fun? No clue what/where to eat Friday night. Edited to add: Ok, just read your PM and we totally have to do the TweedlesFourParksOneDayAdventure!

Saturday we could hit DHS after the 10K if we want? Meh...I'm feeling so lackluster about DHS lately. We have to pick a park to at least make some FP's at...

 

[Tinker326]

We could do Wolfgang Puck CS Thursday night if we want? Oh but if we do the DDP we would have 4 TS meals and still have 2 to fill. Raglan Road? Have you ever been there? I know they have a BAR, that's what matters.

Friday we could rope drop EE and then we could do some FP+ at MK...oh that reminds me, I want to ride the mine train. You guys rode it right, was it fun? No clue what/where to eat Friday night. Edited to add: Ok, just read your PM and we totally have to do the TweedlesFourParksOneDayAdventure!

Saturday we could hit DHS after the 10K if we want? Meh...I'm feeling so lackluster about DHS lately. We have to pick a park to at least make some FP's at...

I love Wolfgang Puck. I really do. Raglan gets good reviews too though.

Yes, you should ride Mine Ride. Once. It really is not worth the hype. If you do it on your trip with Savannah- you may not want to waste a FP on it at PHM. But honestly, I am game for whatever!!!

If we hit HS in our 4 parks adventure day on Friday.... then let's go back to Magic Kingdom or Epcot on Saturday!! (or both!) I could care less about most of HS.