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Great wrap up! I always take one last look at the castle before walking out too. You just never know when you're going to be back. Sorry about that nasty lady at the airport. I just don't understand the rudeness of some people. When I encounter people that don't seem friendly around Hope, I always say loudly, "Some people just don't like children, and that's why they don't know how to act around something so cute." Usually shuts them up for good.
Thanks Melissa! Your right, I have to get that look because I never know when or even if I will be back. Each visit is a gift. Boy ain't that the truth about children haters!
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Great way to end your trip!! It's always so sad to leave and get on that DME bus. I can't believe what a witch that lady was in the secruity line! She's lucky she wasn't standing in line with me! Great final thoughts. Hopefully you'll be able to pull off a trip for 2013. I'm now off to read your Pre-PTR!
It was so sad to leave, but we had much fun! Best trip to date! I couldn't believe that lady either, she was crazy. I mean I thought she was mean, but when she jumped back and yelled DOn't touch me! I was like wow wackadoo lady! ICU in my new PPTR
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Originally Posted by Coop
Great wrap up Sparks. I am amazed at your restraint! I would have gone off all over that lady in line!
Thanks Coop! I wanted to believe me. But I figured in the airport where you have to be on your best behavior, especially at the security gate, that I should keep my cool. Plus I wanted DH to keep his, and if I got upset, then he would have gotten upset. It wasn't easy let me tell ya!
I was very proud of DH though. He actually said something but nothing like he normally would have...you know insert explenatives here....he did well.
You better use that link in my post to join my new PPTR missy! You know it wouldn't be the same with you, I'd miss ya!
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Thanks for sharing your trip with us! You had a great last day! I love breakfast at 'Ohana! Good luck with your savings for the next trip!
We were very happy with 'Ohana, plus Stitch is our family favorite. It's a must do next trip! Thanks for following along on my trip! I need all the luck I can get with savings for the next trip!
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ooooh that just burned my butt about the old bitty in line! who would do something like that? give Cailyn a hug from me and tell her that I thought she was helpful and sweet and that lady was just a Grinch!
Yeah, I couldn't believe that woman. She was just so mean, for no reason. I mean I am not one to let her bother people, but come on.
I will! She was confused on why that lady was so mean and yelled at her. Because ultimately that was her goal...to be helpful.
Really? That is so cool! I went with the blue bc I was afraid of the white.
I have the blue comic strip purse too!!! LOL
Well, I finally got caught up on your TR, Spark!!! Great job!!! I loved all the pics, but I have to say that the one of Cailyn by the Spider-Man in the airport cracked me up because it looks like she's back kicking him in the...well....you know! That's probably what I'd to do a weirdo wearing a spandex outfit and a mask too!
I can't wait for FFP!!!!!!!
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Well, I finally got caught up on your TR, Spark!!! Great job!!! I loved all the pics, but I have to say that the one of Cailyn by the Spider-Man in the airport cracked me up because it looks like she's back kicking him in the...well....you know! That's probably what I'd to do a weirdo wearing a spandex outfit and a mask too!
I can't wait for FFP!!!!!!!
Omg, that is way too funny! We all picked the same purse.
Thanks Ashli! I know it took a while to finally finish it up. LOL It does look like that with the spiderman pic.
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Hey everyone! I actually took pictures this afternoon of my purchases and unfortunately I couldn't get a good pic of my pearl. I tried and tried and it just didn't work out.
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