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Another great update...the party has definitely started. The FP Queen has arrived...glad you got to enjoy some "gold card" latte and pastries before heading off.
What a great group over at the AK...a double dose of EE and Yak Attacks, what a way to start off an afternoon.
Looking forward to hearing more...and Pluto thongs Eileen...look at you and your wild side
Eileen looks like a flipping model in all of my pictures - - her smile alone could melt ice! Now let's get to the walking - - she has picked up some speed since last I saw her! Dear heavens! She left me in the dust numerous times, but especially when she was trying to beat Sharon to the Osborne Lights. I think you're competitive edge has rubbed off on someone. I work out a lot and I was getting a stitch in my side trailing her at DHS . . . Heather was the only one who could even come close!
Jill
Even I was trailing behind a bit . . . I walk a lot, but New Orleans is completely flat . . . the "tallest" hill is man made and is a big 5ft above sea level! (Monkey Hill)
Much to Sharon’s disappointment, I needed a post Yak Attack rest room break – and was delighted to find that Larry and Lesley had the same walnut-sized bladder as me. We really bonded over that and I was so glad to have potty pals for the rest of the trip!
Any time! Actually, I believe that Eileen's comment was something like, "Larry's the perfect traveling companion--same size bladder as me--I'm kicking Sharon to the curb!" I am pretty sure it was all meant in jest.
I liked the touch screens, but felt they kept pushing me to order extra stuff, even though they eventually let me also remove stuff – like the tomato on my grilled cheese. Ick!
Now I do love me some tomato on my grilled cheese! Those screens were pretty pushy, weren't they? I wanted to slap mine a couple of times.
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As an added bonus, the rain had totally stopped and the skies cleared – and stayed that way for the rest of the trip!
And I'm sure it had nothing at all to do with the person who had just landed in Orlando (even though Junebug used to tell me as a child that the sun didn't shine until I was born - - you're starting to see the root of some of my problems, aren't you? )
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After a bit of laughing an noshing, someone yelped “She’s here!” I leapt out of my chair without being sure which direction Jill was coming from, but quickly located her and gave her a big ol’ hug. Yay!! The CLQ-3 was at least a duo for the day.
Now that was the moment that I had been waiting for all day!
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We sent Jill inside to order her meal and no one was surprised to see her come out with a bottle of chardonnay (least of all her hubby Thom, who commented immediately on the purchase of “happy juice” on the blog.)
Well, I have to keep up my reputation as ELC president. Thom would have been disappointed (and worried) if I had not immediately purchased a little happy juice. Hey, I bypassed the 9 a.m. Bloody Mary!
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Jill sat next to Larry and it was a Mutual Adoration Society meeting happening right before our eyes. Despite the scowling in the pic, they were absolutely smitten with each other and enjoying themselves immensely.
Larry and I need to request a retake on that picture.
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Especially as I was sitting down at the time. To make matters worse, I apparently stick my tongue out in concentration whenever I do this, making for much mock-worthy moments as I’d sit there “hand up, tongue out” trying to upload something to the blog.
I was just going through Mary Devall & Maddie's Santa pics and found several that reminded me of you. Maddie's tongue is sticking out in every picture where she is "working" in the workshop. I can't wait to see her trying to get cell phone reception one day.
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Not to be outdone, Larry had to show us all his new iPhone, including some of the fun apps he’d downloaded – like this “zippo lighter” that he'd play with by flipping open the cap and then rolling the rolly-thingy to make the flame leap up. It was totally cool and very geekified. My DH would’ve been very impressed.
Larry was a whiz with the iPhone - - I loved the lighter and the light saber. One day I hope to see him and Karen in a throw down.
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We were joined in line by Sara (Belle*) and we got to spend some quality time with her. (Christine told her about a slight hiccup with our travel arrangements through MEI and Sara was a star in my book when she later made sure everything was taken care of for us and we got to do a special event for guests on the Mousefest booking at the Beach Club. I got a happy text from her later that night that we were all confirmed. Yay, Sara!
Sara made a wonderful trip all the more better! Thanks so much Sara! It was such a pleasure to finally meet you too!
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Soon thereafter, the 2-person chatfest became a 3-person chatfest and we talked for hours. Even though I was exhausted and had been up for about 20 hours, we didn’t crawl into our respective beds until almost midnight.
That was such a fun first evening - - even though our only ride was the bus back to SSR!
I was actually surprised I didn't see Jill following closely behind the "tray of goodness"! I loved the blog Eileen and I'm really glad to see you decided to do a trip report after all to fill in all the naughty details of the CLQ -1.
I was stuck in line at Y&Y with Lesley - - otherwise, I would have been right behind her!
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I was actually surprised I didn't see Jill following closely behind the "tray of goodness"! I loved the blog Eileen and I'm really glad to see you decided to do a trip report after all to fill in all the naughty details of the CLQ -1.
I aspire to be in that concierge level room someday. It sounds soooo dreamy! Ohhh, you had me going with the Dream Team!! I was SO hoping you guys won something. Ah, well. A little thong joke never hurt anybody! And I your tray of goodness, and love even more the looks and comments from the others!! That's hilarious!!
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The CM who took delight in my excitement over the Magic Coffee Machine wished us well and Jill told her we'd be back for the Magic Wine Bottles later!
And did we let her down? No way!
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Suddenly, I sensed a person standing very close to me. I looked over – and DOWN – and realized that it was a CM in a white shirt. My first thought?
SCORE – A DREAM TEAM MEMBER!!
F.I.N.A.L.L.Y.
Then I looked a little further down and realized she had a broom and a dustpan.
Darn….
A little something I should have revealed about myself - - I am an official the Dream Team deterrent. I think my picture is up in the Dream Team locker room and they’ve been instructed to avoid, or anyone that I’m with, at all cost.
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The whole group busted out laughing and Deb did her best to hide her shock and laughter. She just kept talking about that and, after a minute, she nudged me and said under her breath, “didja notice how I glossed right over that one?”
You know . . . at first, I thought she either didn’t here you or thought you were talking about your Pluto “sandals” but she was just a real cool customer.
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The yeti wasn’t working, but Sharon’s right – he’s really creepy when he’s not working.
I was totally waiting for Sharon to scream out “Where is he? Where is he? AAAHHHHHH”
He kept looking at me like I was a nutter, but my Disney Visa Rewards card worked and I walked away with a tray of yummy delicious Yak Attacks balanced in front of me like a veritable “St. Nepal-y Girl.”
One of my favorite lines of the trip. And I am loving the picture!
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I can’t tell you the number of guys who walked past me, looked at my tray of goodness and commented that they wanted to tour with me.
Um . . . that wasn’t just because of your tray of Yak Attacks, Eileen.
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Somehow, in the confusion, Jill got a double order of egg rolls! Lesley!
I’m telling ya - - she’s good.
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Much to Sharon’s disappointment, I needed a post Yak Attack rest room break – and was delighted to find that Larry and Lesley had the same walnut-sized bladder as me. We really bonded over that and I was so glad to have potty pals for the rest of the trip!
You three did have some sort of kizmit bathroom thing going on.
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We headed into the FastPass line for EE and did another spin through the mountain. The final brake was a bit harsh and Jill was commenting that her egg rolls tasted better the second time around.
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I work out a lot and I was getting a stitch in my side trailing her at DHS . . . Heather was the only one who could even come close!
I am pretty sure it was all meant in jest.
Those screens were pretty pushy, weren't they? I wanted to slap mine a couple of times. 
(even though Junebug used to tell me as a child that the sun didn't shine until I was born 
- - you're starting to see the root of some of my problems, aren't you? 
Dora
your tray of goodness, and love even more the looks and comments from the others!! That's hilarious!!
Lesley!
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