Yup.....we really ARE going.......and SOON! - Matty's Wish Trip December 12-18, 2009

[pipersmom]

ohh..1900 Park Fare always looks fun to me, as does Sci-Fi, hopefully you'll be able to get ressies! As usual, I can't answer any of your questions..my job is just to come in and type pretty words LOL. I'll be waiting to see some of the answers too....

 

[dapoteete]

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[pacrosby]

OMG OMG
......dh came home with a scanner!!!!!!!!!
So we've been playing for the past few hours and (drum roll please).......................................




here are my children - LARGER THAN LIFE!!!!! (eta: not quite as large now!!)








first we have 9 yr old Olivia (sorry for the school px, it was the first one I found)

next comes 8 yr old Nicholas (another school photo)

then there's 4 yr old Brennan (Mr. Chatterbox!)

and finally my fantabulous wish baby.......6 yr old Matty!

So sorry for the size but, hey, beggars can't be choosers.

Perhaps someone would be nice enough to give me a tutorial on how to resize LOL (ok now they're alittle smaller after a 11/17 edit)


Pamela

 

[chrissid7]

They are beautiful!!! It took me a lil while to figure out how to resize too, ut if you are using photbucket it will actually ask if you want small medium or large somewhere but I forget exactly where. I dont mind the huge on es though!! Thanks for sharing them!

 

[pacrosby]

subscribing

Thanx Donna! Nice to have you along!

Pamela

 

[pacrosby]

They are beautiful!!! It took me a lil while to figure out how to resize too, ut if you are using photbucket it will actually ask if you want small medium or large somewhere but I forget exactly where. I dont mind the huge on es though!! Thanks for sharing them!

Ohhhh, thanx Chrissie (is that what you go by?). I did try and go back to photobucket and resize a number of times but I'm obviously doing something wrong (big surprise) If you only knew how long the two of us had been fiddling with this thing before we got this far. My husband finally threw up his hands in disgust and went to bed LOL

btw...what are you doin' up so late??????

Pamela

 

[Momofwishkid]

Yay for pics!! Your children are beautiful. Matty reminds me of my youngest. What a good hubby to surprise you with a scanner.

 

[chrissid7]

Im just a mess! Im always up late because my internal clock is broken. I seem to be more productive when everyone is sleeping. I also work at night because It is busier and I get more calls. More calls=more $$. I answer calls for infomercials and radio calls (all 800 #s none of the wacky stuff lol). I work during the day too but I prefer nights. Alyssa has a feeding tube and the formula she is on is completey allergin free, which makes it unstable so I also have to switch it in the middle of the night. I have gotten a handle on that though, but now its all just habit. Its really hard on me though when Alyssa is in school.

My husband would have handed me the scanner and said have at it! that was great that he helped you!

Ohhhh, thanx Chrissie (is that what you go by?). I did try and go back to photobucket and resize a number of times but I'm obviously doing something wrong (big surprise) If you only knew how long the two of us had been fiddling with this thing before we got this far. My husband finally threw up his hands in disgust and went to bed LOL

btw...what are you doin' up so late??????

Pamela

 

[yinyanggirls]

Hurray!!! You did it! Who cares about size?!? You got some up! Brennan is a heart breaker for sure! And I have a ttoal soft spot for redheads. Good job!

 

[pacrosby]

Chrissi......................I'm a night owl too!!!



btw everyone: forgot to add my good news. Universal emailed this morning and gave us the big fat on our reservations for the Grinch's Holiday Character Breakfast!!!!! That should be a hoot! Unfortunately the system appears to be down tonight for any other reservations so I couldn't even TRY to get anything else (I was hoping to get the DHS Sci-Fi Dine In). Maybe tomorrow. Unfortunately Thursday is a busy night for us activity wise and I won't be able to get on here until about 9pm. Bummer

Hey....I think I already asked this but I don't remember. Do you all think it's warm enough for the pool in December? I lived there (
Florida) long ago but I honestly don't remember. I don't know if I should rethink the whole Nick Hotel thing.....not that I know where else we could go but at least I could look. I don't like to waste a penny and if we don't use their pool complex it's not worth the extra money. Heck, I could spend it somewhere else LOL!!!!!!! Gotta hurry up and make a decision I know, I know. Hmmmmmmmmm


Pamela

 

[pacrosby]

Thanx Melissa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm off now. Bedtime for Bonzo!

Pamela

 

[maroo]

Gosh...you are the night owl!

Here are the hints I have for posting and resizing pictures.



1. Upload the pic of your choice to photobucket (www.photobucket.com)

2. Resize the pic in photobucket click on the thumbnail of the picture, it will open up, then click (above the pic)> resize > 15" screen- it will make you verify that you would like to resize the pic (I like the 800X600 size pictures instead of the message board setting, it shows lots more detail). I usually use "LARGE" to post most of mine.

3. After the pic has resized, go to your album, below the pic that you would like to post, there are 4 different codes (email & IM, direct link, html code & IMG code) Click in the box that has the has the IMG code. It will look something like this http: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
When you click on that box, it will light up in yellow, and say "Copied"

4. In the thread on the Dis (in another open window), click on "post reply". When you are ready to post the pic, right click - a box will open, click on paste. This will paste the link that you copied from your photobucket account.

5. Post reply. The pic should show up! (You can also "preview post" and see if it is going to work before you actually post it...if you want!)




If you have already posted the picture, you can still go back and resize it in Photobucket. Then "refresh" the screen in Photobucket and refresh the screen on your pre-trippie and you are good to go!


I LOVE the pictures of your family! All of your children are so cute! And I may get to MEET them! :woohoo:

 

[pipersmom]

Hooray for the scanner and the Breakfast with the Grinch!! Your kids are so cute..I love it when they're so close in age! (Not that I would want 4..you're a great mom with everything you have to deal with!) I actually went to bed before 1am last night..woohoo..lol. Hope you have a great day

 

[yinyanggirls]

Hey....I think I already asked this but I don't remember. Do you all think it's warm enough for the pool in December? I lived there (Florida) long ago but I honestly don't remember. I don't know if I should rethink the whole Nick Hotel thing.....not that I know where else we could go but at least I could look. I don't like to waste a penny and if we don't use their pool complex it's not worth the extra money. Heck, I could spend it somewhere else LOL!!!!!!! Gotta hurry up and make a decision I know, I know. Hmmmmmmmmm
Pamela

I would think that it would fine as long as it is a heated pool. And I would think that a resort is going to have a heated pool. You could call them to verify.

 

[pacrosby]

Thanx for all the kind words. I'm finally back after a long night of swimming, dancing and piano lessons. Geez, I wish someone would drive me to swimming, dancing and piano lessons. Any takers??????? Of course, you'd have to pay for them too!!!!

Thanx for the tutorial Maroo but....................I already tried that At some point I'll try again perhaps.

I did ask ALOT of questions in a post previous and since Qureen Maroo didn't address ANY of them I must assume they got lost in the shuffle (because Queen Maroo is ALWAYS full of great ideas!!!!). I think my gargantuan pictures of my chickens musta thrown her for a loop LOL

I'll be surfing and posting for the next few hours. Talk to you all soon


Pamela

 

[Momofwishkid]

Sounds like you had a very busy but fun evening! Sorry I dont have the answers to any of your questions but Im sure someone will pipe in.

 

[pacrosby]

Yes, Jennifer.....busy is an understatement


ok still waiting for some words of wisdom re: all my ??????????s. I suppose some of them might go in another forum as well, huh? I'll look into that.

I have dh's computer this afternoon....well at least until he comes to confiscate it. Gotta work fast!

I've been all over the place as far as where we might stay for the last couple of nights.I've definately decided against Nick Hotel (for the reasons I already stated). But then, I'm stuck The ultra cheap part of me keeps going over those under $50/nt accomodations (and that $29/night one?????? Never heard of such a thing) Then I start telling myself that I am being too cheap.....that we always do cheap hotels/motels and this is not the time to stay in a flea-bag motel. Extension or not, it's still Matty's Wish Trip. Wouldn't it be nice to stay somewhere that is 'fun'? After spending countless hours perusing the Travelocity/Orbitz etc. sites I 'decided' (no easy task for me) to book at Pop Century (or whatever that place is called). I couldn't resist those ginormous (as my kids say) Mr and Mrs Potato Head! Have you seen them? They're hilarious LOL But then............of course........30 minutes later...........................I had second thoughts and I cancelled !!! What the.........????? I'm cuckoo!

On the good news meter however I did end up getting reservations for the 1900 Park Fare breakfast on our last morning there: as well as for the Sci-Fi Drive-in in DHS on that Tuesday. Actually at present we're reserved for a 12:55 and a 3:35. The Block Party Parade is at 3:00. Does anyone know if it will be difficult to get to the 3:35 reservation on time if we see the parade (a MUST SEE)? I'd rather go after the parade and then just relax for a bit and eat but if I'm pushing it we'll get rid of that one and go at 12:55. I suppose maybe I should post that question on some other forum too huh? Hmmmmmmmmmm

Because of all this planning I decided I needed to call our MAW rep and see what we might expect for an expense check. As opposed to other chapters that I see book/pay for extras our chapter just passes out the check and lets us have at it. I was getting alittle concerned about what I was spending after I hooked the MVMCP tickets (talk about sticker shock) and then the Grinch breakfast and now the 1900 Park Fare. Well, let's just say Jenna (our rep) put my mind to rest. I almost fell on the floor when I heard the total. I think my actually response was "are you kidding me???". She laughed. Apparently they usually like to keep it a surprise but she realized I needed to know in order to plan appropriately so she let the cat outta the bag. Stephen (dh) is going to have a flippin' canary!!!!! This organization is unbelievable. I am forever indebted.

Pamela

 

[kdzbear]

Yes, Jennifer.....busy is an understatement

On the good news meter however I did end up getting reservations for the 1900 Park Fare breakfast on our last morning there: as well as for the Sci-Fi Drive-in in DHS on that Tuesday. Actually at present we're reserved for a 12:55 and a 3:35. The Block Party Parade is at 3:00. Does anyone know if it will be difficult to get to the 3:35 reservation on time if we see the parade (a MUST SEE)? I'd rather go after the parade and then just relax for a bit and eat but if I'm pushing it we'll get rid of that one and go at 12:55. I suppose maybe I should post that question on some other forum too huh? Hmmmmmmmmmm

Pamela

It is more of a black party than a parade. The "parade" comes out and then stops. It is lined up along the parade route. Depending on where you are seated determines what show or act you see. We were in the handicapped seating area and we saw the trampoline performers. Then once everyone does their act the whole parade leave the parade area. My suggestion would be to pick which character or performance you want to see and then find out where to sit to view it. I have pictures of all of the floats in my Sept. trip report. We will not see it again, but it was cute the first time. I prefer the parades at Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom.

 

[maroo]

Sorry...I have been in and out on the DIS.

Thanx for all the kind words. I'm finally back after a long night of swimming, dancing and piano lessons. Geez, I wish someone would drive me to swimming, dancing and piano lessons. Any takers??????? Of course, you'd have to pay for them too!!!!

Thanx for the tutorial Maroo but....................I already tried that At some point I'll try again perhaps.

I did ask ALOT of questions in a post previous and since Qureen Maroo didn't address ANY of them I must assume they got lost in the shuffle (because Queen Maroo is ALWAYS full of great ideas!!!!). I think my gargantuan pictures of my chickens musta thrown her for a loop LOL

I'll be surfing and posting for the next few hours. Talk to you all soon


Pamela

Uh oh. I missed the questions!

Chrissi......................I'm a night owl too!!!



btw everyone: forgot to add my good news. Universal emailed this morning and gave us the big fat on our reservations for the Grinch's Holiday Character Breakfast!!!!! That should be a hoot! Unfortunately the system appears to be down tonight for any other reservations so I couldn't even TRY to get anything else (I was hoping to get the DHS Sci-Fi Dine In). Maybe tomorrow. Unfortunately Thursday is a busy night for us activity wise and I won't be able to get on here until about 9pm. Bummer

Hey....I think I already asked this but I don't remember. Do you all think it's warm enough for the pool in December? I lived there (
Florida) long ago but I honestly don't remember. I don't know if I should rethink the whole Nick Hotel thing.....not that I know where else we could go but at least I could look. I don't like to waste a penny and if we don't use their pool complex it's not worth the extra money. Heck, I could spend it somewhere else LOL!!!!!!! Gotta hurry up and make a decision I know, I know. Hmmmmmmmmm

If the pool is heated...and the weather is warm...you should be ok. I know people that don't mind at all swimming in 70 degree weather...but it has to be 90 for me to swim...so it all depends on the person.

Pamela

Yes, Jennifer.....busy is an understatement


ok still waiting for some words of wisdom re: all my ??????????s. I suppose some of them might go in another forum as well, huh? I'll look into that.

?? Was that your question? Did I miss it?

I have dh's computer this afternoon....well at least until he comes to confiscate it. Gotta work fast!

I've been all over the place as far as where we might stay for the last couple of nights.I've definately decided against Nick Hotel (for the reasons I already stated). But then, I'm stuck The ultra cheap part of me keeps going over those under $50/nt accomodations (and that $29/night one?????? Never heard of such a thing) Then I start telling myself that I am being too cheap.....that we always do cheap hotels/motels and this is not the time to stay in a flea-bag motel. Extension or not, it's still Matty's Wish Trip. Wouldn't it be nice to stay somewhere that is 'fun'? After spending countless hours perusing the Travelocity/Orbitz etc. sites I 'decided' (no easy task for me) to book at Pop Century (or whatever that place is called). I couldn't resist those ginormous (as my kids say) Mr and Mrs Potato Head! Have you seen them? They're hilarious LOL But then............of course........30 minutes later...........................I had second thoughts and I cancelled !!! What the.........????? I'm cuckoo!

If I had a dollar...for every time I had canceled...rebooked...canceled...rebooked...I would be rich!

On the good news meter however I did end up getting reservations for the 1900 Park Fare breakfast on our last morning there: as well as for the Sci-Fi Drive-in in DHS on that Tuesday. Actually at present we're reserved for a 12:55 and a 3:35. The Block Party Parade is at 3:00. Does anyone know if it will be difficult to get to the 3:35 reservation on time if we see the parade (a MUST SEE)? I'd rather go after the parade and then just relax for a bit and eat but if I'm pushing it we'll get rid of that one and go at 12:55. I suppose maybe I should post that question on some other forum too huh? Hmmmmmmmmmm

I think kdzbear gave a great answer to this one

Because of all this planning I decided I needed to call our MAW rep and see what we might expect for an expense check. As opposed to other chapters that I see book/pay for extras our chapter just passes out the check and lets us have at it. I was getting alittle concerned about what I was spending after I hooked the MVMCP tickets (talk about sticker shock) and then the Grinch breakfast and now the 1900 Park Fare. Well, let's just say Jenna (our rep) put my mind to rest. I almost fell on the floor when I heard the total. I think my actually response was "are you kidding me???". She laughed. Apparently they usually like to keep it a surprise but she realized I needed to know in order to plan appropriately so she let the cat outta the bag. Stephen (dh) is going to have a flippin' canary!!!!! This organization is unbelievable. I am forever indebted.

I am so thankful that you guys know. We were good with ours, too...but it varies SOOOOO much depending on the organization, state, etc.

Pamela

I hope that answers the question for you guys!

 

[pacrosby]

Hey Maroo? You're back I was getting worried.

Actually ALL the questions are back on page 4, post #57 (I'm too lazy to write 'em all out again LOL) If you get a chance??????? Pretty please??????? For my kids????????


Pamela