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What a great day, we loved taking afternoon breaks, there really are a great way to recharge, we try to schedule a few during each trip. Great meal at the CR, they did take my favorite appitizer off since I was there in February but we always find that we get a great meal there.
I know all about trying to finish off the last of the adult beverages on the last night...it certainly can seem daunting but daytime "happy hour" sure helps out It appeared that you likely didn't have a problem with many leftovers
AH! I had the carmel cupcake too!! I had to apologize to the CM behind the counter for drooling on the glass!
I am racking my brain on how to get a bottle of wine to the pool in Oct. I have plastic wine glasses (just for the pool) and usually I drive so I have a rolling cooler with me. What do I do??? Bring my laptop case with bottle hidden inside?? HELP!!
I have TMJ too - really bad (I am having a bad flare right now and can only eat soft things like oatmeal and mashed potatoes and gravy. Although I went out with my BFF and we had margaritas and ice cream!) They cut the apple for you?!?!?! Yay! That was the one reason I never got one - now all bets are off! Def going to try it! They look so good!
What a great day, we loved taking afternoon breaks, there really are a great way to recharge, we try to schedule a few during each trip. Great meal at the CR, they did take my favorite appitizer off since I was there in February but we always find that we get a great meal there.
Aren't those breaks just terrific!!! Soon, I will be able to take many of them!!! Only 1 more week!!!!
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I know all about trying to finish off the last of the adult beverages on the last night...it certainly can seem daunting but daytime "happy hour" sure helps out It appeared that you likely didn't have a problem with many leftovers
No problem at all!!!
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What a great afternoon and evening!
thanks!!!
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Another fun day.
Thanks!!!
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What an awesome time in Epcot! We love the Coral Reef! You can see in yalls pics what a great time yall are havin!!!
Thanks!!! We were!!!
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Great dinner at CR! Love the pictures from Epcot and DHS!
Thanks!!! YUM!!
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I want caramel sooooo bad right now
I know............me too!!! Only 1 more week and I can!!!
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AH! I had the carmel cupcake too!! I had to apologize to the CM behind the counter for drooling on the glass!
I am racking my brain on how to get a bottle of wine to the pool in Oct. I have plastic wine glasses (just for the pool) and usually I drive so I have a rolling cooler with me. What do I do??? Bring my laptop case with bottle hidden inside?? HELP!!
yeah - I was pretty much drooling as soon as I could smell it!!! It took us about 15 minutes to decide!!!
I would suggest that you get a 1 or 2 liter soda bottle........empty it (well drink the soda maybe?!) and pour your wine in there! There you go - problem solved!!!
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Originally Posted by Coop
I have TMJ too - really bad (I am having a bad flare right now and can only eat soft things like oatmeal and mashed potatoes and gravy. Although I went out with my BFF and we had margaritas and ice cream!) They cut the apple for you?!?!?! Yay! That was the one reason I never got one - now all bets are off! Def going to try it! They look so good!
Yes - it sucks - most of the time mine is okay - just really depends on stress level and what I do and eat! Yes - MOST places will cut them for you - I have only had 1 place not and look at me like I had 20 heads - and for the life of me I cannot remember which place that was! Sorry!
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What a great way to cap off your day!! And those desserts are making my mouth water!!
Ooohhh...........they were so yummy!!! thanks!
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All the different Lisa's are confusing me, lol. I wish I had an adult beverage as I think it would help me keep it all straight.
Ha! Just remember - I am # 2 - that's all that matters!!! But feel free to have a drink!!! Seriously - though - # 1 is the shorter one with the shorter hair - I am the blonder (highlights) one - and # 3 is the tall one!
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