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Chef Mickey's look like so much fun at breakfast - we have yet to eat here.
And gorgeous photos of the butterflies!! Love the 'big girl purse' - I used to always make my DH carry everything too - I mean isn't that what they invented cargo shorts for???
Ok, I'm finally all caught up. Sounds like a wonderful vacation so far. I love your pictures. They are all so beautiful. You are very talented. Love your "big girl purse". I'm gonna definitely check them out in July. Speaking of July, when in July will you be there? We are staying at Kidani July 5th- July 16th.
I haven't been on the Boards in a week or so and I really enjoyed catching up with your TR!!! Your new lens took some amazing pictures of AK at night and I love the butterfly pics in Epcot. You really have an eye for photography Melissa. The picture of your table is B&C was so funny. I can't understand why they couldn't just put the Bakers shakes in a paper cup before bringing it out. I really need to hit up the character breakfast at Chef Mickeys one of these trips. The last time we did it was back in 1990! As usual, it looks like you all had a great time together. I noticed your travel ticker which says your next trip you'll be staying at AKL! Your so lucky. I love that resort and I sure hope there is a TR for that trip. Looking forward to reading more.
I noticed your travel ticker which says your next trip you'll be staying at AKL! Your so lucky. I love that resort and I sure hope there is a TR for that trip. Looking forward to reading more.
Yeah, we haven't stayed there since our first stay in 2005. I am super ready to go back. We're going cheaper this time though... booked a pool view, which I am okay with since we've stayed savannah before and know the resort. And I got a kick butt AP deal with it. And can I just add this about my ticker: I first of all that Andy is pantless... ( to Donna I think it was who pointed that out a long time ago) and that pantless Andy is basically dragging me to my birthday
Yeah, we haven't stayed there since our first stay in 2005. I am super ready to go back. We're going cheaper this time though... booked a pool view, which I am okay with since we've stayed savannah before and know the resort. And I got a kick butt AP deal with it. And can I just add this about my ticker: I first of all that Andy is pantless... ( to Donna I think it was who pointed that out a long time ago) and that pantless Andy is basically dragging me to my birthday
boy I'm glad I swallowed my coffee before I read this!!
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Your picture are amazing, especially the night shots and the pictures of the butterflies. Not sure if this was already asked, but what type of tripod did you use?
Love the TR! They are always so fun to read Can't wait to see more!
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I'm not sure I got over the AK on the first day but I probably better. I was having Loflin withdrawls only to be dashed to go home. DW would tell me to shut it and I've always wanted to use the little abbreviation thingys. You left out that Andy Loflin was having milkshake attacks most of the trip. BTW my new ticket that is renewed is Mickey. I still can't get Donald Duck!!!!
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The picture of your table is B&C was so funny. I can't understand why they couldn't just put the Bakers shakes in a paper cup before bringing it out.
I really need to hit up the character breakfast at Chef Mickeys one of these trips. The last time we did it was back in 1990! As usual, it looks like you all had a great time together. I noticed your travel ticker which says your next trip you'll be staying at AKL! Your so lucky. I love that resort and I sure hope there is a TR for that trip. Looking forward to reading more.
first of all that Andy is pantless... (
to Donna I think it was who pointed that out a long time ago) and that pantless Andy is basically dragging me to my birthday 
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