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Old 07-25-2003, 02:21 PM   #1
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Hi Diz10! Good to hear from you! You've been missed here!
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Old 07-25-2003, 02:44 PM   #2
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No prob, Diz! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I've been so busy lately and haven't been on a whole lot so this is probably the best way to do it right now!

So great to see you back, I've wondered where you were [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] How great that you're headed to the World for some much needed rnr! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Have a great time! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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Old 07-25-2003, 04:57 PM   #3
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But wanted to drop in real quick and say since we're staying in hotel rooms anyways, we've decided to take a trip to WDW and stay in the best rooms anywhere!
<font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS, Arial">Talk about making lemonade when life hands you lemons!!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Have a great trip!!!
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DIZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hi [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]
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Old 07-26-2003, 12:27 AM   #5
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Quick Hi & Fairy Godmailer!

Hi everyone! I've missed the boards and the trivia games Brant!

My recent move was a disaster. We've been homeless since we moved at the beginning of July. I'm tired of hotel rooms!

But wanted to drop in real quick and say since we're staying in hotel rooms anyways, we've decided to take a trip to WDW and stay in the best rooms anywhere!

Normally, Jeannie, I'd contact you regarding this, but I'm so short on time right now...so please forgive me!

If you need a Fairy Godmailer, send me all your information and I'd be happy to send a card to your children, your pet, your friends...the more the merrier! My kids love helping me with this!

I'd need name, address, favorite character.

Hope to talk longer later! Right now I'm thinking home...home...home... find a home!

Signing off as Diz10, but soon I'll be Diz11!!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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Enjoy your latest WDW trip - I know you will! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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Old 07-26-2003, 10:12 AM   #7
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Thanks everyone! It's good to be back! My computer is in storage, so I've finally been able to get some internet access!

I've received 3 postcard requests so far! Don't be bashful...we [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] doing this! We're leaving for WDW Tuesday night, but DD will bring her laptop with her so I'll check my pm's throughout our trip.

Last trip we did well over 50 postcards between PP and others! Problem is, [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] my pp is still packed away and I can't get to it! All of my addresses are in there plus I won't have it for this trip! Bummer! I'll be lost without it!

But hey, I could buy another one, right? [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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hi Diz!!
what a fun way to take your mind off of house hunting. I sent you a pm. { have a fantastic trip with your family} Laura [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]
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[img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img] Hi D! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
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Sure have missed you around here. Have an awesome trip and give Mickey a hug from me!
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Hey! Cool to see ya back and sorry the move has been less than smooth. But heck, getting a trip out of it rocks! Have a great time. [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]
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