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Since we are under 90 days(feels like 900) I can start to think about "really" going. I start pre-packing the bags we are going to take,and start to figure out specific clothing things like breaking in shoes,wearing new jeans so they feel less like newat the parks,ect. I also start gathering up my tshirts,and get things specifically from Detroit. I am proud to be from Motown and always like to show that there are more than thugs,ect.that live here.
When we're atWDW its all about organization and speed in getting your things ready to go without much fuss.
I think we are a little over zelous,then I read some other posts and we are kind of tame by comparrison.More later,time to get back onstage!
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Ok, all caught up!
First - I have to tell you that your sweet Meg is absolutely adorable! I fell in love with her the minute I saw that picture! I am so glad she is doing better! for her for a complete recovery!!
And your kitties are so cute!
So glad to see your hubby joining in on this pre trip report!
All of your ADRs look great! I can't believe how many points you still have left!
I totally understand what you are saying about the clothes issue! And shopping for warm weather clothes in Michigan has to be done by August because they will have turtle necks and winter coats out soon!
Sorry I'm late with this, but Chuck Welcome to the Boards! It sounds like you guys have everything almost squared away. I know you have a bunch of meals left to plan. When we've done the DxDP we have done a late breakfast/early lunch and then a signature dining experience in the evening. For example we'd do a character breakfast at Crystal Palace at 10:30 and then the 5:45 Hoop De Doo Review or an 11:30 lunch at Tutto Italia and an 8pm dinner at Narcoossee's! It worked out really well for us! Good luck figuring out the rest of your plans! Just so you know--CS restaurants aren't very good uses of your DxDP credits.
Not a lot to report today. Just finished my work week and today is my "burn out day" as dubbed by DH. It just means I get a day to myself, no expectations, no responsibilities. DH started this because I work 36 hours in 3 days and I needed to recover. DH lets me sleep in with no alarm, get up have coffee, do whatever I want then maybe take a nap. Afterward, he brings home subs or grills chicken or something for dinner so I don't have to cook. Then he cleans up. Yes, I am spoiled! Treats me like a queen - . Just LOVE that man! Although, since he is at rehearsal today, I'm on my own for dinner. I think I can manage though. Not like I will starve or waste away. I'm thinking veggies, rotisserie chicken and a glass of wine sounds good.
Anyhow, Meg goes to the vet tomorrow and her wounds are healing nicely! I expect that the vet will be happy with her progress. Then Friday I have to take the car in for yearly maintenance.
I am also feeling the need to cook. I make my own pasta and am thinking about making homemade lasagna to freeze for dinners. Also I make homemade eggrolls and want to make a batch as well. Only problem is - I'm running out of freezer space. Last week I made white chili and the week before I made chicken and dumplings. All of which I made extra to freeze for lunches/dinners. (I cook for a army! ) We shall see. These things may have to wait until we clear out the freezer but that's ok.
I am planning on ordering the gps/phone holder for my car this week. Also need to order my swimsuit. The one I like is from a catalogue where I bought my last one. I really hate swimsuit/clothes shopping and this makes it much easier. Being a "larger" woman, I find that most clothes etc for us make us look like we have just given up. I have found nothing with any style. Everything is either from mail order or at a super expensive specialty shop like Lane Bryant. Now, I'm older and don't expect or even want to wear what kids (20-30 year olds) are wearing. I just want to look classy not upholstered. I want to wear my clothes. I don't want my clothes to wear me.
Sorry that was a mini rant. (To go with my "mini" theme? hahaha)
Enough for today. Tomorrow a vet update.
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Aww...your Chuck is a sweetie! That is so nice of him to give you that 'burn out' day. You deserve it working that schedule, my lawd!
Can't wait to hear about Meg's A+ vet visit!
Need to get rid of some of your awesome sounding food, 2 words for you....DRY ICE....to mail stuff to me!
I hear you about clothes. I feel the same way. For the first time in years I actually have a suit that I like. My Gram bought it at Sears for me (Lands End section) omg, probably 4 years ago now. Oh well, I don't wear it often so it looks brandy new.
I think you started at just the right time for this PTR. Also, about the cat hair...believe me I understand, I always tell my DH that "I love my cats more than I hate their hair"
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Since we are under 90 days(feels like 900) I can start to think about "really" going. I start pre-packing the bags we are going to take,and start to figure out specific clothing things like breaking in shoes,wearing new jeans so they feel less like newat the parks,ect. I also start gathering up my tshirts,and get things specifically from Detroit. I am proud to be from Motown and always like to show that there are more than thugs,ect.that live here.
When we're atWDW its all about organization and speed in getting your things ready to go without much fuss.
I think we are a little over zelous,then I read some other posts and we are kind of tame by comparrison.More later,time to get back onstage!
90 days! Good thinking breaking in everything, even your jeans. Make them more comfy, instead of stiff when you first buy them.
My DH would think it's great your from Detroit. He would say "Detroit Rock City!!!" He loves KISS.
I agree about organization, I want to be up and out of the room in the mornings, no fuss. I don't think your overzealous at all, we are all in good company here on the board with our WDW OCD.
Hope you have great shows! How much fun is that? Does Coop come to one of your shows? What show are you doing? Sorry for the 20 ques. I am just interested to know about your thespianism.
Here's hoping you get good news from the vet about Meg. Your Lilly reminds me of both of our present cats but looks like our scardied cat Tommie Chester is the worlds biggest target for Preperation H on the planet he deliberately sets out to see what kind of trouble he can get into. Chubbbs on the other hand only wants you to know about her when she wants Like when she thinks its time for daily dose of cannewd food
Funny thing about Kiss,one of their first BIG shows was in the city we live in now(Wyandotte).More music about Detroit(big fan here) In the song "Don't stop Believing" They sing.. "Born and raised in South Detroit" HAHA. There is no South Detroit.In all reality South Detroit is Windsor, Canada.
ANYWAY thanks for all the responses to Coops posts! As far as my show,it is "Shenandoah" a musical based on the famous movie.I only have a few small parts,and I sing and dance in the opening.Our Son has a really big role as he is "Nathan" one of the Anderson brothers.He is really the thespian in the family. Coop is very supportive.I couldn't do anything like this if she wasn't supportive.The time involved is INSANE at times.After working 7am-5pm I rush over to the theater,rehearse till 11 or so,then race home to hurry up and sleep.It's not all fun,but it is really nice when a show comes together.
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Funny thing about Kiss,one of their first BIG shows was in the city we live in now(Wyandotte).More music about Detroit(big fan here) In the song "Don't stop Believing" They sing.. "Born and raised in South Detroit" HAHA. There is no South Detroit.In all reality South Detroit is Windsor, Canada.
ANYWAY thanks for all the responses to Coops posts! As far as my show,it is "Shenandoah" a musical based on the famous movie.I only have a few small parts,and I sing and dance in the opening.Our Son has a really big role as he is "Nathan" one of the Anderson brothers.He is really the thespian in the family. Coop is very supportive.I couldn't do anything like this if she wasn't supportive.The time involved is INSANE at times.After working 7am-5pm I rush over to the theater,rehearse till 11 or so,then race home to hurry up and sleep.It's not all fun,but it is really nice when a show comes together.
Wow, that is something I never knew that about that Journey song. Which I love, so I do know that line!
Your play sounds like some work, but I am sure it's tons of fun too. Your not just acting but singing and dancing too! I'm sure it will be great!
Also, no need to give thanks for responding to Coop...I just her and have had a great time talking with and getting to know her. Glad you came aboard and I am now talking with the man I have heard so many wonderful things about from Coop.
Loved your mini rant! And by the way, I have some freezer space for some homemade lasagna.
I've never shipped to KY before!
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Ok, all caught up!
First - I have to tell you that your sweet Meg is absolutely adorable! I fell in love with her the minute I saw that picture! I am so glad she is doing better! for her for a complete recovery!!
And your kitties are so cute!
So glad to see your hubby joining in on this pre trip report!
All of your ADRs look great! I can't believe how many points you still have left!
I totally understand what you are saying about the clothes issue! And shopping for warm weather clothes in Michigan has to be done by August because they will have turtle necks and winter coats out soon!
Yeah - they already have long sleeved shirts out. I know about our points - should be interesting.
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Sorry I'm late with this, but Chuck Welcome to the Boards! It sounds like you guys have everything almost squared away. I know you have a bunch of meals left to plan. When we've done the DxDP we have done a late breakfast/early lunch and then a signature dining experience in the evening. For example we'd do a character breakfast at Crystal Palace at 10:30 and then the 5:45 Hoop De Doo Review or an 11:30 lunch at Tutto Italia and an 8pm dinner at Narcoossee's! It worked out really well for us! Good luck figuring out the rest of your plans! Just so you know--CS restaurants aren't very good uses of your DxDP credits.
You're not late - I'm early! That's kind of how we were planning things. I just figure that even if we eat at a nice TS per day or sig, that plus a CS or another TS and 2 snacks should be more than $80/pp/day. Sometimes one sig is $80 pp alone! That definitely makes it worth it.
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Aww...your Chuck is a sweetie! That is so nice of him to give you that 'burn out' day. You deserve it working that schedule, my lawd!
Can't wait to hear about Meg's A+ vet visit!
Need to get rid of some of your awesome sounding food, 2 words for you....DRY ICE....to mail stuff to me!
I hear you about clothes. I feel the same way. For the first time in years I actually have a suit that I like. My Gram bought it at Sears for me (Lands End section) omg, probably 4 years ago now. Oh well, I don't wear it often so it looks brandy new.
I think you started at just the right time for this PTR. Also, about the cat hair...believe me I understand, I always tell my DH that "I love my cats more than I hate their hair"
90 days! Good thinking breaking in everything, even your jeans. Make them more comfy, instead of stiff when you first buy them.
My DH would think it's great your from Detroit. He would say "Detroit Rock City!!!" He loves KISS.
I agree about organization, I want to be up and out of the room in the mornings, no fuss. I don't think your overzealous at all, we are all in good company here on the board with our WDW OCD.
Hope you have great shows! How much fun is that? Does Coop come to one of your shows? What show are you doing? Sorry for the 20 ques. I am just interested to know about your thespianism.
Now I have to ship to you AND Cam! WDW OCD - LOVE it! That is soooo true!
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Here's hoping you get good news from the vet about Meg. Your Lilly reminds me of both of our present cats but looks like our scardied cat Tommie Chester is the worlds biggest target for Preperation H on the planet he deliberately sets out to see what kind of trouble he can get into. Chubbbs on the other hand only wants you to know about her when she wants Like when she thinks its time for daily dose of cannewd food
They can get so mouthy can't they?
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Originally Posted by ChukkerB
Funny thing about Kiss,one of their first BIG shows was in the city we live in now(Wyandotte).More music about Detroit(big fan here) In the song "Don't stop Believing" They sing.. "Born and raised in South Detroit" HAHA. There is no South Detroit.In all reality South Detroit is Windsor, Canada.
ANYWAY thanks for all the responses to Coops posts! As far as my show,it is "Shenandoah" a musical based on the famous movie.I only have a few small parts,and I sing and dance in the opening.Our Son has a really big role as he is "Nathan" one of the Anderson brothers.He is really the thespian in the family. Coop is very supportive.I couldn't do anything like this if she wasn't supportive.The time involved is INSANE at times.After working 7am-5pm I rush over to the theater,rehearse till 11 or so,then race home to hurry up and sleep.It's not all fun,but it is really nice when a show comes together.
I hear this every time we hear "Don't Stop Believing". Canada is the first country south of the US because it wraps around the thumb of Michigan.
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
Wow, that is something I never knew that about that Journey song. Which I love, so I do know that line!
Your play sounds like some work, but I am sure it's tons of fun too. Your not just acting but singing and dancing too! I'm sure it will be great!
Also, no need to give thanks for responding to Coop...I just her and have had a great time talking with and getting to know her. Glad you came aboard and I am now talking with the man I have heard so many wonderful things about from Coop.
Meg is healing. The swelling is less and not involving her muscle any more. (that was what I was really worried about. I didn't want an abcess (infection) involving her muscle that could cause her to go septic (a blood infection throughout her entire body)). She needs to finish her antibiotics and they put her on more steroids. But other than that - she's in the clear!
As far a DH and the play - he brought home his costume because he needed to "dirty it up" He plays a train engineer and needed to dirty his bib overall with charcoal. There is charcoal everywhere. My bathtub is grey now. And the fumes from the cleansers are choking me out! I opened up all the windows! (I have a difficult time with chemical fumes. That is another long story I may grace you with later.) Anyone know how to get charcoal stains out of a tub?
Nothing new on the Disney front. Just daily life here today. Thought ya'll may want to know about Meg though. I also needed to update today so I can continue with "Wisdom by Walt"
“A man should never neglect his family for business.” - Walt Disney
I would love to be doing theater again...I used to do high school musicals before High School Musical, lol! I love that Chuck and Nathan are doing things they love!
Enjoy your "days off" and looking forward to your next updates and quotes!
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I am so happy to read that Meg is healing! Continued pixies for her!!
For a more natural cleaner, try lemon juice, vinegar and a little dish soap. Mix them together and then spray it in the tub. Scrub it with a Mr. Eraser. I don't know if it will work on charcoal, but I have done this for other types of stains in cleaning.
For cleansers, I am a huge oxyclean fan, make some paste with water and see what it does. I too and VERY sensitive to chemical smells. Have you tried Mrs. Meyers Clean Day products? She has a website and I've seen them in BiLo supermarkets here in SC.
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) We shall see. These things may have to wait until we clear out the freezer but that's ok. 
90 days! Good thinking breaking in everything, even your jeans. Make them more comfy, instead of stiff when you first buy them.
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That's kind of how we were planning things. I just figure that even if we eat at a nice TS per day or sig, that plus a CS or another TS and 2 snacks should be more than $80/pp/day. Sometimes one sig is $80 pp alone! That definitely makes it worth it.
WDW OCD - LOVE it! That is soooo true!
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I opened up all the windows! (I have a difficult time with chemical fumes. That is another long story I may grace you with later.) Anyone know how to get charcoal stains out of a tub? 
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