FIRSTS, BIRTHS, and GIRTHS…A September 2013 PTR - Page 33 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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Now that we are dancing our way through my countdown, I thought I would take you all on a journey through my planner to see what's on the agenda in what I like to call..."The Final Countdown To Dos." I know...original, right? So here we go!
Tonight
Sort Laundry/Wash/Fold (this is a continuous item...unfortunately )
Pull out DH's Passport (DH's license will expire while in Disney. We already paid online to renew his license; however, we do not have time to wait for the "camera card" they send in the mail before he needs to renew...so he needs to bring "extra proof" of his ID and extra $ for a quick camera card)
DH - Mow Lawn
Tomorrow - August 30
Refill Prescriptions
Saturday - August 31
9AM Hair Appointments for DH, Me, and DMiL (these roots won't touch up themselves!)
DH to Renew License
Pack the Prescription Refills
If Weather Cooperates, Work on Rear Tan (don't laugh...let's just say I forgot to flip while tanning out by the pool all last weekend )
Monday - September 2
Clean Kitchen/Floors
Store Outdoor Stuff in Shed
More Rear Tanning?
Thursday - September 5
Change Out of Office Email at Work
Change Outgoing Voicemail Message at Work
Program GPS to Airport Parking
Switch Wallets
DH - Mow Lawn
Friday - September 6
OFF WORK! - Send DD to Pre-School
Flight Check-In
Wash all Bed Sheets
Finish Remaining Laundry
Clean Out Fridge
Clean Bathrooms
Finalize Packing
Plan Bills for Pay Day While in Disney
Charge Electronics
Finalize Carryon
Prep "Surprise" for DD
5:45PM Nail Appointment
Fill "Surprise" Balloons at Party City
Get to Bed Before 8:30!
And there it is! Looks like a lot...but if you know me, you already know I LOVE to cross things off my lists!! Oh...this is going to feel so good!!!
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Looks like a good list to keep you busy. I like to be busy the days before a trip, otherwise those last days tend to drag. I looked through your list to make sure there was nothing I was forgetting to do.
Looks like a good list to keep you busy. I like to be busy the days before a trip, otherwise those last days tend to drag. I looked through your list to make sure there was nothing I was forgetting to do.
That's exactly why I'm keeping myself busy...so I don't feel like the days are dragging.
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Good luck with the list! Sounds busy, but doable .
I completed all of my tasks for yesterday... WOOT WOOT! DH is already working on calling in his prescriptions today so we can pick them up on the way home from work. This weekend will knock quite a bit off the list...YEAH!!
Today - August 30
Refill Prescriptions
Saturday - August 31
9AM Hair Appointments for DH, Me, and DMiL (these roots won't touch up themselves!)
DH to Renew License
Pack the Prescription Refills
If Weather Cooperates, Work on Rear Tan (don't laugh...let's just say I forgot to flip while tanning out by the pool all last weekend)
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