Will You Chill Out if I Sprinkle You With Pixie Dust? The End p136 *New TR Link* p138

[MEK]

YOU know... I'm always jealous of your photos-when you are using your camera...

but now Seriously...YOU TOOK THOSE FIREWORK photos with your phone?

I am such a picture addict. I told myself I wasn't going to take any pictures, but then I just can't help myself. I guess I keep hoping for that one amazing shot!

Hey what Cheesecake Factory were you at... Hmmm...Malls in Delaware...thinking about that...... Looks like you had a nice time...

It was at the Christiana Mall. I guess it's only been opened for a couple years. Very new and upscale in appearance and VERY crowded. We had a really nice time.

(the thing that's great about the Cheese Cake Factory is when you're trying to lose a little weight... you can order from the light menu-which is actually pretty good and then justify (lie to yourself) and order cheesecake...

I don't think I could ever go in there if I was on a serious diet. There is NO way. That cake is FAR too tempting. The only cheesecake I have had that was better was the Kaminski's bakery in Charleston that Jackie told me about.

You did a very good thing for your nephews...

Thanks! I was happy to do that for them. They deserved it and I want them to have that memory.

 

[MEK]

Ok, I'm here! Better late then never! Right!?

I swear, I will catch up! I can't thank you enough for the chapter links

Melissa! So happy to have you join in. If you ever really do get time to read it, I am sure the links will help tremendously. And, after some of the trips you have had, I am sure you can relate to some of the things that went on during this one.

So looking forward to seeing you and meeting John in October!

 

[MEK]

I do love Illuminations! I even have the CD for when I need a fix. .

That is the perfect music to listen to when you need a Disney fix. It's really a powerful score!

What a fun DIS meet! I have heard good things about the Cheesecake Factory, but we have never eaten there. After seeing that picture, I may need to fix that. LOL!.

Our DIS meet was a lot of fun. I'm so glad we were all able to be there. The Cheescake Factory was great, but I was just saying that Kaminiski's still had better cheesecake. I can't wait to go back there this spring.

Good luck with your busy week.

Thanks. I completely overslept this morning. Never even heard my alarm. Can't wait until Sunday, because then things should die down a bit.

 

[MEK]

Ack! I hate when you get something big all typed out and then something glitches and you lose it.

Ugh - that was NOT a good time for that to happen. I didn't think my update was going to get so long. I got really wordy and I also think I was on a roll with some witty comments. Of course, I would have to lose THAT update!

Considering all those pics were taken with your phone, they're pretty good! I love the Soarin' pics, I could totally feel that excited jolt in my tummy at the moment of take off! And the IllumiNations pics, they made me feel pretty excited too. AAAAAAAAAAA Only 6 more days until I get to see it all for myself!

I am so excited for you with your trip being right around the corner. That is SO awesome!!!!!!! One more day of work? Lucky girl! Have SO much fun.

What a wonderful Dismeet! How lucky of all of you to get to do that!

We are really fortunate that we discovered we all live so close. We sort of found that out from pms. It was pretty cool to discover our close proximity and then be able to actually set up a meet.

I've always wanted to eat at a Cheesecake Factory, but mostly because I'm a Big Bang Theory fan (that's where one of the characters works, in case you're not familiar!) That cheesecake looks scrumptious!

There were SO many different types. Even looking at the display case was a lot of fun. I was thinking about which type to try next. Of course, what else would I be thinking!

 

[MEK]

Your Soarin pics made me feel like I was there. Thanks for sharing them.
And Illuminations!
That show is pure magic.

I am glad my Soarin pictures brought back good memories of the ride for you. That's why I enjoy those type of pictures. It makes me remember the ride and I start filling in the blanks. It's fun.

Illuminations really is a magical show. I 100% agree.

 

[MEK]

Your first mistake is to be on Internet Explorer... try Chrome.

I hear ya, but I have no control over what's on this computer since it's my work computer. At home I have a mac, so I rarely have issues there. Just so darn frustrating. Did the same thing today, so that's why I am now doing single posts.

 

[MEK]

I had some catching up to do, but thanks to your links I think I've done it!

Yeah! I think those links really do help. I try to keep them update, although sometimes I don't have the current update with a link, but I do it when I am caught up with replies. Which is taking me forever these days.

I'm so glad your brother really liked Soarin'--I mean liked it even as much to smile! That was so sweet.

I know. I wish I has seen that. But I think its even more important that he son saw it. Pixie dust is contagious!

Illuminations is not my favorite, I must admit, but that is a beautiful picture of Spaceship Earth with the palm tree in front.

Thank you! Sorry you're not a fan of Illuminations. It has definitely grown on me over the years. At first I actually didn't know what the heck was going on.

YAY for your DIS meet. Looks like fun!

We really did have a fun time. I am so glad that Glenn arranged it and that we were all able to be there!

 

[Pinkocto]

Caught up again. Sounds like you had some lovely quality time with the boys did they buy dad a Soarin shirt? Sorry if these are repeat questions, I've missed too much of the chatting to catch up with, I just used your links this time.

Another Dis meet, what fun! I'm glad Denny was up for the adventure.

 

[MEK]

I just caught up with your last couple of updates. Props to you for a successful dinner with all the kids! From the mother of three boys, I bow to you.

Tinkycheeks! I think this is your first post. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Three or four boys is a lot of testosterone in one small area. More power to you. The boys were actually quite good at dinner and I think a lot of has to do with Nick being there. He has a calming effect on them.

It takes a lot to get me worked up, but I’m not gonna lie: when I read what your nephew wrote about your brother smiling, I had tears in my eyes.

I know. It choked me up too. Not so much at the time, because I couldn't let the words sink in , but as I was writing this I thought about what those words meant. It says a lot about what my brother projects on the outside and how much those kids really do notice.

Loved the Illuminations pictures. It’s so powerful, isn’t it?

It is a show that grows on me more and more everytime I watch it. I saw it again, twice, during the adults only portion of our trip, so stick around for the real pictures.

How fun that you had a Dis meet! I haven’t really hung around the boards enough yet to make any real friends, but I just love love love reading about it.

Trust me, if you spend enough time on the TR boards you will definitely meet people. I used to spend more time on the other areas of the boards, but there are some people over there that just want to stir the pot and start arguments. Once I came over here, I rarely go back. I feel like I really get to know the people who post a lot on my reports and its fun.

 

[MEK]

Caught up again. Sounds like you had some lovely quality time with the boys did they buy dad a Soarin shirt? Sorry if these are repeat questions, I've missed too much of the chatting to catch up with, I just used your links this time.

Welcome back Pam! Please send out the smoke signals when you start you TR. I really can't wait for this one.

Hey - that's what the links are for. They make it nice and easy to catch up.

I thought my bro bought the T-shirt. I'm 95% sure I heard him say he bought the T, although I never witnessed it and I don't even know what it looks like. Bad DISer.

Another Dis meet, what fun! I'm glad Denny was up for the adventure.

We really had a nice time. Denny kept saying "No" right up until the very end. I'm not sure what made him change his mind, but he did end up having a good time.

 

[MEK]

Sorry for all the double posts. I did not want the internet explorer to keep closing, so I did them one at a time. I didn't want to lose anymore updates!

 

[Pinkocto]

Welcome back Pam! Please send out the smoke signals when you start you TR. I really can't wait for this one.

I'm uploading pictures right now. Only problem is I took them in too high of resolution so it's taking ages for photobucket to convert them.

 

[MEK]

I'm uploading pictures right now. Only problem is I took them in too high of resolution so it's taking ages for photobucket to convert them.

Can you change your settings? What a pain!

 

[Pinkocto]

Can you change your settings? What a pain!

Oh yes, I need to change it tonight before I forget. I got a new camera for the trip and must have been putzing with all the settings too much.

 

[englishrose47]

Can you change your settings? What a pain!

I think PB hates me

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Our waits for Soarin' have been 5 minutes! Weather has been awesome, sort of overcast & cool, mid 80s. Crowds very low. We leave tomorrow evening which stinks!

 

[MEK]

Oh yes, I need to change it tonight before I forget. I got a new camera for the trip and must have been putzing with all the settings too much.

Yeah! A new camera! Now I am even more excited to see your pics. Let's get that TR going!

I think PB hates me

Rosie! You are crazy!

Our waits for Soarin' have been 5 minutes! Weather has been awesome, sort of overcast & cool, mid 80s. Crowds very low. We leave tomorrow evening which stinks!

What? You are NOT allowed to come home already. It sounds perfect. mid 80"s and cool. No crowds. You need to move in for good.

 

[jenseib]

Just starting to catch up. I just read your Dis meet update. I discovered the cheesecake factory last year on our Disney/DCL/Seaworld trip....I am obsessed with it. So delicious. I wish we had one around here.

I think your phone took great shots of illiminations...of course not the best, but for a phone, those are darn good.

 

[Pinkocto]

Yeah! A new camera! Now I am even more excited to see your pics. Let's get that TR going!

My intention is to start tonight. It was hard getting back into the work mode, I didn't have a buffer day

 

[Queenofallthings]

Hello my friend!! I am all caught up now and am going to do my best to keep it that way! What a crazy 4 weeks it has been around our house! \

I loved the post about Denny agreeing to eat with strangers you met on the internet. We always laugh and say "we're doing what we tell our children never to do"