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The "Okay-So-I-Finally-Finished-Last-Year's-TR-And-We're-Leaving-In-Two-Weeks" PTR
Okay so I know it took me almost a year to finish the TR for my 2011 trip and you’re all thinking “She’s crazy to start a PTR so close to her trip!” (Stop laughing…and you know who you are! ) And maybe, just maybe you’re all right…but I’m doing it anyway. So, for those of you who don’t know who my family and I are, here’s a brief intro. This time I’ll start from littlest and work my way up.
Jason:
(That’s Oak Crest camp graduation)
Complete whack-a-doodle! Dance machine (can’t help moving when he gets the rhythm in him). Lovey dovey with all the characters, especially the princesses. Favorite ride is Space Mountain, although he still has a soft spot in his heart for IASW. This will be his fourth trip to the world.
Tyler:
(Oak Crest as well…It’s really better that I don’t know what goes on at camp)
Clumsy daredevil, as most of you know from last year’s TR. Still thinks characters are cool and won’t admit it, but enjoys the princesses too. (Don’t tell him I told you). Favorite ride is RnRC and has told me he’ll ride ToT with me this year. (Here’s hoping) This will be Tyler's 6th trip.
Zach:
(Look familiar??)
Cool…at least in his own mind…older brother. Although one of the best things about Zach is that he isn’t “too cool” to miss out on the fun. He’s still willing to get Goofy with his brothers and that’s cool to me! Favorite ride is also RnRC. This will be his fifth trip.
Me: Ultimate Disney nut in our household. Complete OCD planner and self professed (although there were a number of you all professing it as well ) TR slacker. I will do anything Disney related and have a penchant now for Disney jewelry. (Thank you Lisa (lfredsbo) ) Although I’m not sure Craig thanks you. My favorite ride is Splash Mountain. And now that Jason will go on with goggles, it’s even better.
Craig: The Saint in our family. He’s calm cool and collected in ‘most’ aspects of life. He keeps me grounded and basically indulges my Disney obsession. We’ll see how far the indulgence goes with the bracelets. The man has earned his place in the afterlife for being married to this nut job. His favorite ride is also RnRC (not TSMM…gee I wonder why?? ) Also as a side note his favorite resort is the BC. Yes, I created a BC monster and don’t think we’ll be staying anywhere else any time soon.
(No need for pictures of us)
So that’s the cast of colorful characters for this trip.
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Best TR title EVER!!
The good thing about taking a year to complete a TR is that you don't miss a thing about Disney because you're reliving your last trip until the next one comes.
Best TR title EVER!!
The good thing about taking a year to complete a TR is that you don't miss a thing about Disney because you're reliving your last trip until the next one comes.
I agree totally - in fact, I have a mostly completed TR that I have still never posted because it's been so long, but I have enjoyed working on it and reliving the trip. I also enjoy dsteiny23 TRs so I am soooo okay with the overlap...otherwise, what else would I do on a Friday afternoon at er...work?
Glad to see all five of you are in - carry on!
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Count me in! Can't wait to hear all your plans! Do tell me more about the Disney jewelry
Ah! I'm not a big jewelry girl, but I do love me some Disney bracelets And now I've got more to love!
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Originally Posted by kingfamily1129
I LOVE the F&WF so much! And the weather is just beautiful around that time so you picked an excellent time to come!! My DH is the same, he doesn't like to come back from vacation the day before work, but sometimes you do what you gotta do for Disney and saving some $$$
I think next year our trip may be a little shorter because of the Sunday and not taking the boys out that extra Friday.
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
You should have gone over Labor Day. You could've seen me & Princess Sharon!
I think Labor Day may be in our future at some point. I like the idea of the minimal lines you all had! And of course a Kelly and Sharon meet wouldn't be too shabby either
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
LOVE the title, but mostly love that you're doing another TR!
I agree about those bracelets being so cute! (And agree Lisa is to blame for all purchases!)
I'm placing all additional bracelet purchase blame squarely on Lisa's shoulders!
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Originally Posted by bsblady01
I hope that you and your family have a magical time at the world
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Originally Posted by chezp
We may be there that time of year next year, so I'll be interested to hear how it works out for you.
We have loved Jersey Week since we started going in 2008. The weather is usually great, the lines aren't unbearable and there's F&WF and if you time it right, both MNSSHP and MVMCP. Would love to meet you next year if it works out
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
I guess we will just have to have an northeast meet to compare all our Disney Jewelry! . And shhh.....don't tell the hubbies!
That will be one blingy day
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Congrats on the dates!
Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
I love those Alex and Ani bracelets, I'm definitely going to check those out! And the Beads for Life This is turning out to be an expensive souvenir list I've got going!
I looked up the Alex and Ani bracelets and LOVE them!! Now...my only question is can you add charms, or do you have to buy a bracelet for each charm. (Not that I'm against that at all )
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Okay - so now you all have me thinking I need to start adding the Beads for Life to my collection!!! I looked at them too and meant to go back..........well, next time, something to look forward to!!! Gonna have to start really saving for all these "collections"..........Alex and Ani; Chamilia; photo frames, beads for life, and any other Disney jewelry I might find along the way.........
I love the Beads for Life and like that the proceeds go to a good cause. At least I can justify my purchase of them with a clear conscience
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Originally Posted by islandgirl
YAAA!!! 2 weeks isn't long to wait at all!!
11 more days now!! Yikes!!
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Originally Posted by kangelop
Checking in. . .can't wait to read more.
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Originally Posted by Coop
We bought Beads for Life too. I also started a Pandora bracelet. (some of the Chamila charms fit too) But I have to look in the Alex and Ani!
I have some Chamila charms on my Pandora bracelet. I think bracelets are my fave type of jewelry.
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Glad you got the dates all figured out!
We went back and forth quite a bit, but I think we picked the right ones.
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Originally Posted by Suzie-Q
I agree totally - in fact, I have a mostly completed TR that I have still never posted because it's been so long, but I have enjoyed working on it and reliving the trip. I also enjoy dsteiny23 TRs so I am soooo okay with the overlap...otherwise, what else would I do on a Friday afternoon at er...work?
Glad to see all five of you are in - carry on!
See, I need to do more "work" at work too and maybe catch up on this before we leave
So glad to see your PTR. Please give lots of updates soon...I'm leaving in 2 days! That also means I have something to look forward to when I get home and will help keep the Disney memories.
Yay! I'm glad you've started another one. Yes, you may take awhile to finish them, but it just keeps the rest of us waiting with bated breath for the next update.
I can't wait to read more (pun intended)...wonder why Craig's favorite ride isn't TSMM ?
Great start so far - when's the next installment (if I remember correctly, you only have a few weeks before the trip).
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) And maybe, just maybe you’re all right…but I’m doing it anyway. 
So, for those of you who don’t know who my family and I are, here’s a brief intro. This time I’ll start from littlest and work my way up.
Favorite ride is also RnRC. This will be his fifth trip.
) Although I’m not sure Craig thanks you. My favorite ride is Splash Mountain. And now that Jason will go on with goggles, it’s even better.
He’s calm cool and collected in ‘most’ aspects of life. He keeps me grounded and basically indulges my Disney obsession. We’ll see how far the indulgence goes with the bracelets. The man has earned his place in the afterlife for being married to this nut job. His favorite ride is also RnRC (not TSMM…gee I wonder why?? 
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Best TR title EVER!! 
I agree totally - in fact, I have a mostly completed TR that I have still never posted because it's been so long, but I have enjoyed working on it and reliving the trip. I also enjoy dsteiny23 TRs so I am soooo okay with the overlap...otherwise, what else would I do on a Friday afternoon at er...work?
Guess where we were headed??
Do tell me more about the Disney jewelry 
those Alex and Ani bracelets, I'm definitely going to check those out! And the Beads for Life 
YAAA!!! 2 weeks isn't long to wait at all!! 
It's always worth it!! 
Susan
That also means I have something to look forward to when I get home and will help keep the Disney memories.
Aimee
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