What Crack Planet Did I Move to in Order to Think This Was a Good Plan?

[tlenzendorf]

Baylor is all excited because he has plans for this van.

Big plans.

They include a Disco Ball in the back, a fog machine and having bigger tires in the back than front.

Also racing stripes!

I mean what is an old van without racing stripes?

An official man Cave with gaming console to go with the TV or a "Shaggin Waggin" as he says with a wink. (Treyner had an Escort station wagon so Baylor is claiming he is super sizing the original Big Mac!)

I assured him no girl's parents will allow their daughter to ride in said "wagin" and he said - "I know - I will be all big talk and no follow through...like Fez." (from "That 70's show!")

The fun begins!
[/COLOR]

Bom Chicka Waah-Ow is all I could think when I read this!!

 

[MaryAz]

Whooo Hooo, another trip!!! Can't wait to read along!

 

[Leajess99]

Dawn, any chance you want to swing by here and pick me up?? I am not that far out of the way and so could use a vacation. Which route do you take since I know you are in Ky at some point??

I so cannot wait to hear all about the trip. As for snow, we had a dusting this morning which meant no school for the whole day for my kids as this school district claims they cannot just delay as we are out of delay time. Sounds like a crock to me since school districts around us just delayed yet again.

 

[Normangirls]

Outstanding. I'm really glad you decided to make this trip, for the sole reason that it means we have a new PTR to read! Hopefully the weather will cooperate with you -- that's the one thing that makes me so nervous about driving that much.

 

[Stacybaeasm]

I may be late to the party but I made it!!! I had no idea you were going back so soon. Stop by St. Louis on your way! I'm not tiny but I can curl up into a ball in the back of the van!!

 

[jessrose18]

Wow! How exciting Dawn. Have a great time, the Keys are beautiful. I will try better to keep up on this t.r. you have so many followers I got lost in your thread a little....We love the disney water parks too. We only have 2 days in April and are spending one day at Typhoon Lagoon. It is just so nice to sit on the lazy river and listen to that tropical music they play. We are volunteering for GAD tomorrow setting tables for a Hands On gala in Minneapolis so we can get our free ticket to use at our favorite park DHS! Can't wait to read about your journey.

 

[Dizneydawn]

One time my brothers found a shark on the beach and decided to dissect it on the beach... Then after the blood was draining into the water all day my mom thought it was a good idea to tell my brother to push it back into the water.... That is the year my brother walked on water. Although I'm pretty sure it was all the sea creatures he was actually walking on. I was on five on that trip and my brothers were 14 and 16.

Got my snorkle gear all set to go plus boogie board and skim board. Now just need to avoid killer whales and sharks!!

Bom Chicka Waah-Ow is all I could think when I read this!!

He is a ton of funny lately that kid!

Whooo Hooo, another trip!!! Can't wait to read along!

I need to finish the old one ASAP! Dan is gone all next week so I won't have so many distractions!!!

Dawn, any chance you want to swing by here and pick me up?? I am not that far out of the way and so could use a vacation. Which route do you take since I know you are in Ky at some point??
Aye Captain - we have plenty of room for stowaways! Now that we have the monster van...I should pick up people as we go to help offset gas costs! That is a dang good idea actually! How much cheaper could we all go if the travel part was split up....hmmmmm....
I so cannot wait to hear all about the trip. As for snow, we had a dusting this morning which meant no school for the whole day for my kids as this school district claims they cannot just delay as we are out of delay time. Sounds like a crock to me since school districts around us just delayed yet again.

Sounds like a superintendent wanted some afternoon delight on a Friday and not boaring council mtgs!

Outstanding. I'm really glad you decided to make this trip, for the sole reason that it means we have a new PTR to read! Hopefully the weather will cooperate with you -- that's the one thing that makes me so nervous about driving that much.

You would also cheer me on if I decided to smim with Tilicum at Sea World just for great video footage wouldn't ya sadist!!!

Seriously - I hope for great weather!!

I may be late to the party but I made it!!! I had no idea you were going back so soon. 2 days at Disney is just an add on bonus! Stop by St. Louis on your way! I'm not tiny but I can curl up into a ball in the back of the van!!

I do not think that is in our itenerary this time since we are avoisding Des Moines like the plague...can ya hitch a ride to Chicago?

 

[Dizneydawn]

Wow! How exciting Dawn. Have a great time, the Keys are beautiful. I will try better to keep up on this t.r. you have so many followers I got lost in your thread a little...Just read the chapters on the first post...much easoer than trying and read back 90 pages!!! .We love the disney water parks too. We only have 2 days in April and are spending one day at Typhoon Lagoon. It is just so nice to sit on the lazy river and listen to that tropical music they play. I am not sure which park they will choose to visit...I like Typhoon better as well.

Minus Crush n Gusher that is!!!

Who remembers that story from the first PTR????

We are volunteering for GAD tomorrow setting tables for a Hands On gala in Minneapolis so we can get our free ticket to use at our favorite park DHS! Can't wait to read about your journey.

I am excited for you to tell me your experience getting the free passes. Treyner is looking to sign up as well. The other 2 kids are too young - Dan can't since he works at the Disney Store.

 

[kschafer]

I'm in! If you get stuck in Ames again, let me know. I'll show you where you can do better than a gas station hot dog

 

[Leajess99]

I am excited for you to tell me your experience getting the free passes. Treyner is looking to sign up as well. The other 2 kids are too young - Dan can't since he works at the Disney Store.

We did craft kits for the children's hospital and donated a gift basket for a pediatric therapy place's auction. The kids loved buying the stuff and making the kits and basket here. When we did the craft kits we talked about the kids that would possibly be getting them.

 

[StephyDee]

Yet another one I'll end up sinking my teeth into.

After reading all your TRs, I've come to the conclusion that, when it comes to family trips, you put National Lampoon's Vacation to shame.

 

[lovegrumpy]

Jumping on board. Have loved reading your trip reports.

 

[Dizneydawn]

I'm in! If you get stuck in Ames again, let me know. I'll show you where you can do better than a gas station hot dog

You can count on it! This trip we should be clear of AMES!

We did craft kits for the children's hospital and donated a gift basket for a pediatric therapy place's auction. The kids loved buying the stuff and making the kits and basket here. When we did the craft kits we talked about the kids that would possibly be getting them.

That is so awesome...I need to see if they have anything set up for the Burn Unit my son was at!

Yet another one I'll end up sinking my teeth into.
Ooooh! Bite be baby!
After reading all your TRs, I've come to the conclusion that, when it comes to family trips, you put National Lampoon's Vacation to shame.

Just watched Nat Lamp European this morning...

Holidayyyyy Roaads.....

I am excited for this trip...and will try and do a food companion as well.

Mapped out places to stop and try that Diners Drive Ins and Dives has been to!!!

Love me some Guy Fieri!!!

BTW - Did I tell you guys I get to see Anthony Bordain in April! He is coming to a stage to discuss travel and food.

I am psyched beyond compare!!!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Jumping on board. Have loved reading your trip reports.

Hi!!!! Have you posted before?? How excited are you about your cruise!!! I will want details when you get back!!!

 

[DisneyJo]

Wow another trip already and you're driving Are you mad?

It sounds pretty confusing, especially with names, Baylor, Taylor, Treyner

 

[manntra]

another trip and another PTR!! This will be fun....especially with the new girlfriend in the mix
Great idea of swinging by some of the Diners/Drive in's...maybe some will end up being drive bys though?
How cool that you will be meeting Anthony Bourdain!! I love him...read his book or maybe books....he really tells it like it is. And I like that in a man!

Tracy

 

[Dizneydawn]

Wow another trip already and you're driving Are you mad?
Very probably - yes! But I get to see Treyner so it is well worth it!
It sounds pretty confusing, especially with names, Baylor, Taylor, Treyner

True enough. Carsyn has a friend named Treya. Her parents and I always said if Treyner (Trey) and Treya got together it would be bad.

Treyner has a HS soccer teammate named Taylor who is dating a girl Taylor.

another trip and another PTR!! This will be fun....especially with the new girlfriend in the mix

I have to take plenty of pics minus her though just in case they do not last. Don't want to throw away a perfectly great vacation album!
Great idea of swinging by some of the Diners/Drive in's...maybe some will end up being drive bys though? Need to make this trip interesting!!
How cool that you will be meeting Anthony Bourdain!! I love him...read his book or maybe books....he really tells it like it is. And I like that in a man!
He talks for an hour than there is a Q & A for an hour. Paula Deen is comming on March 20th but we will not be here by then.

We had considered staying at her rental place on Tybee Island for spring break but the weather is iffy at that time. Maybe one summer. It is awesome and it is stocked with her spices etc. Plus you get a reservation at her restauraunt and her hubbies. There was a take home gift basket with spices, coffee etc as well.
Tracy

 

[DisneyJo]

Treyner has a HS soccer teammate named Taylor who is dating a girl Taylor.

Beat this, DH's friend is called Alan Kelly well guess what the name of his wife is? Yep Kelly, so she is now Kelly Kelly At their wedding she told everyone it was the one and only day we could laugh about her name

 

[Dizneydawn]

Beat this, DH's friend is called Alan Kelly well guess what the name of his wife is? Yep Kelly, so she is now Kelly Kelly At their wedding she told everyone it was the one and only day we could laugh about her name

That is bad.

I have nothing to even come close to that.

Except a substitute professor in college. She was 70 plus so remember names were old fashioned back in the day in rural Nebraska where she was raised and not all names meant the same thing they do now.

Name:

Ietta (pronounced I - eat - a / versus I - ett- a )

Dick.

 

[DisneyJo]

That is bad.

I have nothing to even come close to that.

Except a substitute professor in college. She was 70 plus so remember names were old fashioned back in the day in rural Nebraska where she was raised and not all names meant the same thing they do now.

Name:

Ietta (pronounced I - eat - a / versus I - ett- a )

Dick.

My Dad used to be in Insurance so met loads of people and some had very funny names such as Penny Chew (what we call little candy here) Theresa Green (became tree's are green) Sandy Banks etc etc