Will TarzansKat meet Captain Jack? ~A Pirate's Life for 3 Pre-Trippie~ We're back!

[Lady Lallie]

Perhaps DH should give BF lessons.

Last night while we were watching the SPIKE "Man Awards", which he had recorded from Sunday night, I said, "You don't mind if I'm on the internet while we watch, do you?" To which he replied, "Nope." Then, "How's your friend? Ummm, Kat? She the Connecticut one, right? Not the one that's getting married?"

Aw. BF is making an effort to keep my DIS friends straight.





Ain't nuttin' better than a Cabbage Patchin' Skittle.

Okay, is it sappy that I'm really touched by the fact that your BF is trying to keep us all straight and amongst the crazy mix actually remembers who I am? Aww....now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

I have to admit it makes me a little warm and fuzzy too.
Tink is the one with nice handwriting and TK is the pirate to DF.

 

[TarzansKat]

I have to admit it makes me a little warm and fuzzy too.
Tink is the one with nice handwriting and TK is the pirate to DF.

ARRR!!!

In our household, 2SP is our fabby from Scotland, LL is the one that's getting married, PKB is the gamer, CP is the one that's obsessed with Indy/Harrison Ford, and Tink is TINK! 'Nuff said. Jiri, I haven't quite pegged you yet. I would most likely refer to you as the writer I think...perhaps with some ninja thrown in. And if I forgot anyone, forgive me!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Can't wait to hear about the binder!

Yesterday was a bittersweet day as I dismantled the old trip binder and made a new one!

 

[Princesskeyblade]

Perhaps DH should give BF lessons.

Last night while we were watching the SPIKE "Man Awards", which he had recorded from Sunday night, I said, "You don't mind if I'm on the internet while we watch, do you?" To which he replied, "Nope." Then, "How's your friend? Ummm, Kat? She the Connecticut one, right? Not the one that's getting married?"

Aw. BF is making an effort to keep my DIS friends straight.

Okay, is it sappy that I'm really touched by the fact that your BF is trying to keep us all straight and amongst the crazy mix actually remembers who I am? Aww....now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

I have to admit it makes me a little warm and fuzzy too.
Tink is the one with nice handwriting and TK is the pirate to DF.

In our household, 2SP is our fabby from Scotland, LL is the one that's getting married, PKB is the gamer, CP is the one that's obsessed with Indy/Harrison Ford, and Tink is TINK! 'Nuff said. Jiri, I haven't quite pegged you yet. I would most likely refer to you as the writer I think...perhaps with some ninja thrown in. And if I forgot anyone, forgive me!

DBF has been looking at the weather reports for the last couple of days and everyday he sees something different for saturday he will say "LL is going to have a __________ day for the wedding." And on Saturday we will be thinking of you!

He knows you all as TK, Tink, LL and CP. And he is having trouble getting everyone straight. But he is learning. The other day he asked me how TK's work stuff worked out....

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

In our household, 2SP is our fabby from Scotland

Aww I really appreciate that I'm still part of the gang even though I've been MIA quite a lot the past couple of week

 

[Lady Lallie]

DBF has been looking at the weather reports for the last couple of days and everyday he sees something different for saturday he will say "LL is going to have a __________ day for the wedding." And on Saturday we will be thinking of you!

He knows you all as TK, Tink, LL and CP. And he is having trouble getting everyone straight. But he is learning. The other day he asked me how TK's work stuff worked out....

Awwww that made me feel so special!!

Aww I really appreciate that I'm still part of the gang even though I've been MIA quite a lot the past couple of week

Of course you are, you are 2SP! No DISer gets left behind!

 

[Princesskeyblade]

Awwww that made me feel so special!!

Hopefully you feel special the rest of the week too!

He shocked me, because I thought he was checking the weather for our Cape trip this weekend... But I thought it was really adorable.

 

[TarzansKat]

He knows you all as TK, Tink, LL and CP. And he is having trouble getting everyone straight. But he is learning. The other day he asked me how TK's work stuff worked out....

You know, it really means a lot to me that you all think of me and worry about how I'm doing...much like I do the same for you. I've said it once, but I'll say it a million times over. I feel very blessed to have such a great group of Lapuettes on my side!

Aww I really appreciate that I'm still part of the gang even though I've been MIA quite a lot the past couple of week

How could possibly forget you just because you're across the pond and a little busy? Puh-lease! We love our 2SP!!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Hopefully you feel special the rest of the week too!

He shocked me, because I thought he was checking the weather for our Cape trip this weekend... But I thought it was really adorable.

Awww!! How adorable. You've got yourself a keep there!

You know, it really means a lot to me that you all think of me and worry about how I'm doing...much like I do the same for you. I've said it once, but I'll say it a million times over. I feel very blessed to have such a great group of Lapuettes on my side!

I have to second this.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

You know, it really means a lot to me that you all think of me and worry about how I'm doing...much like I do the same for you. I've said it once, but I'll say it a million times over. I feel very blessed to have such a great group of Lapuettes on my side!

Ditto ten times over.

 

[Princesskeyblade]

You know, it really means a lot to me that you all think of me and worry about how I'm doing...much like I do the same for you. I've said it once, but I'll say it a million times over. I feel very blessed to have such a great group of Lapuettes on my side!

Ditto for me too...

Awww!! How adorable. You've got yourself a keep there!

I agree with you

 

[willwriteforears]

ARRR!!!

In our household, 2SP is our fabby from Scotland, LL is the one that's getting married, PKB is the gamer, CP is the one that's obsessed with Indy/Harrison Ford, and Tink is TINK! 'Nuff said. Jiri, I haven't quite pegged you yet. I would most likely refer to you as the writer I think...perhaps with some ninja thrown in. And if I forgot anyone, forgive me!

I could be "the undefinable one"--which then, of course, defines me.

Writer's good, Coloradan's good, ninja I'm meh on because while I can clearly debate ninja habits for quite some time, I don't consider that a defining factor of my DIS persona.

Of course you are, you are 2SP! No DISer gets left behind!

OHANA!

 

[TarzansKat]

Madness of the entirely correctable sort.

In the sense that if I don't get some printer ink so I can get out all the information/senseless whatnot I've discovered on these here fine boards I'm going to go crazy!

The trip binder lives, folks. And it's a work in progress...not quite deserving of photographs...unless you'd like to see this...

Proof! Proof I tell you that I have thought about this trip! Actually, you can see our MNSSHP tickets peeping out from that nice vinyl pocket. And there are my dividers, as instructed by Professor Jackie, laid out very nicely, minus the Directions/Maps. If our pilot can't figure out how to put the nice little Southwest Airlines jet on Autopilot to Orlando, then the TK family is going to have larger issues to worry about.

And now...

I betray my pirate side...

and join my Sith father in bringing you the dark side of Excel spreadsheets...

Yup. Want to know what that is?

It's a spreadsheet of our estimated gratuity, broken into 15, 18, & 20% increments at all the lovely establishments we'll be noshing in. Yes, TK needs to have this planned. Regardless of whether we bring cash or use that good ole fashioned credit card, or the KTTW card linked to the good ole fashioned credit card, this needed to be part of my budget.

Especially since, in the most optimstic piratey Jack Sparrow fashion possible, assuming that we have wonderful meals with impeccable service at every single place we eat and feel the compelling desire to reward our loyal waitstaff with some of our treasure, thereby tipping 20% at every meal, we need to bring a little over $100 with us to cover gratuity.

Did I just beat out my last longest sentence ever award? Methinks yes.

So, I needed to have that little spreadsheet because it's helpful to know how much cash to bring. Or to charge...or...you get the idea.

Now, see that gratuity spreadsheet? I also have one with all our ADRs, but prefer not to let the general public see all my confirmation numbers...call me crazy...but anyhoo, that's all printed and nestled behind the happy little ADR Information divider.

And you know what that means?

I'm done with ADRs. No more calling. No more changes. Until we get down there. If we have an ADR and don't feel like going, we're not. I'll trade table service for counter service and not even bat an eyelash folks. Because that's a pirate's life for three.

Go where the wind takes you.

And thankfully, that blessed wind is taking my DH with us.

And you know what really did his boss in?

I just have to mention it here for those who don't partake in the LapuLapuette thread, or didn't catch it.

My son.

My cute, adorable little peanut.

DH's boss said, I can't imagine telling you that you can't take a trip with DS. Because he'll only be this young once. And when they get older, they won't want to go the same places you do, or do the same things (not if I have anything to say about it ) and it wouldn't be fair for you not to go.

:::sigh:::

Don't I know it.

And that is how A Pirate's Life for Three became really, really official. Because of the three.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I love the binder!! I have mucho binder envy. I plan to devote much time to it when we get back!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

I love the binder!! I have mucho binder envy. I plan to devote much time to it when we get back!!

Okay. I feel like these comments were not worthy enough.

Take Two:

I love the binder!! I have mucho binder envy. I plan to devote much time to it when we get back!

I think your ADR attitude is perfect for your pirates life for 3. I know I feel better about downgrading, less stress = better vacation.

Okay...I feel a little better.

 

[TarzansKat]

Okay. I feel like these comments were not worthy enough.

Take Two:

I love the binder!! I have mucho binder envy. I plan to devote much time to it when we get back!

I think your ADR attitude is perfect for your pirates life for 3. I know I feel better about downgrading, less stress = better vacation.

Okay...I feel a little better.

You're too funny. I love that you had to "ammend" your comments!

And, thanks! I think my ADR attitude is great. I know that I'll book a free dining bounceback if they offer it while we're down there, but truthfully, I don't know if I'll keep it. Only time will tell. I'm liking this fly by the seat of my pants concept. And for my as yet unspeakable birthday trip, I'd really only want to do one nice meal, and maybe one character experience for DS. The rest of the time, unscheduled, would be awesome. I'm really liking this new way of touring.

Perhaps I may even start a trend.

Probably not. But a girl can dream, can't she?

 

[Lady Lallie]

You're too funny. I love that you had to "ammend" your comments!

And, thanks! I think my ADR attitude is great. I know that I'll book a free dining bounceback if they offer it while we're down there, but truthfully, I don't know if I'll keep it. Only time will tell. I'm liking this fly by the seat of my pants concept. And for my as yet unspeakable birthday trip, I'd really only want to do one nice meal, and maybe one character experience for DS. The rest of the time, unscheduled, would be awesome. I'm really liking this new way of touring.

Perhaps I may even start a trend.

Probably not. But a girl can dream, can't she?

I think you will start a trend. I have been influenced by your flowy ways, I think reading your PTR made it easier for me to let go of the DxDP and all our ADR's. Simplifying has helped my stress level and I am really happy with the plan, which is subject to change at anytime but as you know I reserve the right to change my mind.
I think we might bounceback as well if it's offered just in case plans develop differently than planned.

 

[TarzansKat]

I think you will start a trend. I have been influenced by your flowy ways, I think reading your PTR made it easier for me to let go of the DxDP and all our ADR's. Simplifying has helped my stress level and I am really happy with the plan, which is subject to change at anytime but as you know I reserve the right to change my mind.
I think we might bounceback as well if it's offered just in case plans develop differently than planned.

Alright, as flowy as I am, if there's a bounceback I would recommend that you book it. Just in case your future plans for little nuggets make it such that a December trip would not be a good idea...perish the thought, I know...but we all know how little nuggets work...as in not the way you would expect at all.

And I'm really glad you've been able to take a tip from me. Because I think writing this pre-trip report has helped me personally. I went from trying to plan everything to planning almost nothing. Actually, the only planned thing is getting there, eating, and getting home.

Yup, that'll about do it. And this is totally my husband's style of vacation. Which really should be everyone's style of vacation...in the sense that vacations are meant for relaxing.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Alright, as flowy as I am, if there's a bounceback I would recommend that you book it. Just in case your future plans for little nuggets make it such that a December trip would not be a good idea...perish the thought, I know...but we all know how little nuggets work...as in not the way you would expect at all.

And I'm really glad you've been able to take a tip from me. Because I think writing this pre-trip report has helped me personally. I went from trying to plan everything to planning almost nothing. Actually, the only planned thing is getting there, eating, and getting home.

Yup, that'll about do it. And this is totally my husband's style of vacation. Which really should be everyone's style of vacation...in the sense that vacations are meant for relaxing.

That's why I was thinking of booking bounceback if offered. Little Nugget may not be feeling LapuLapu Fabby Fest 2009, something we will surely discuss after birth.

DF is all about the relaxing vacation, he is really looking forward to the cruise whereas I am afraid I will be bored and have no LISTS! The horror!

 

[TarzansKat]

That's why I was thinking of booking bounceback if offered. Little Nugget may not be feeling LapuLapu Fabby Fest 2009, something we will surely discuss after birth.

Oh yes. Your new child must surely be versed in the art of the DIS and all things Disney from a very early age. Start em young I always say!

DF is all about the relaxing vacation, he is really looking forward to the cruise whereas I am afraid I will be bored and have no LISTS! The horror!

Oh, honey, you need to make yourself a G-Rated list of things to do on the cruise. Remember, this is a family board.