Six months and counting…But will I be able to walk by then? My Disney hopes and Fantasy wishes PTR - Page 8 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Well, it’s been a while since I posted. I have to admit that I’ve been extremely busy. With dad’s Alz mostly. He’s great one moment and then the switch flips and I don’t know who he is and why he is so angry all of a sudden. It’s frustrating but one thing I do know is that I really need this vacation.
So what have I been up too all this time? Well…trying to ready myself for this trip. I’m knee deep into my Fish Extender creativity and have been trying to put them together. I want things to be nice and I’m trying not to overdo this time around. Dan of course poo-poo’s the whole thing. (Is that even a word??? Lol.) I have my bags strategically set and I have removed a lot of stuff I had planned on packing. Still we have 3 suitcases and 2 carry-ons but I’m trying to cut it down. Those pirate outfits really take up a lot of room. I could probably use a small suitcase just for them and forget about those hats. I bought another dress but haven’t decided weather it will be for this cruise. I have learned from experience that if you see it and like it better grab it now or it will be gone.
So….the Disney part of our trip is now paid in full. I’ve been trying to nail Dan down long enough to take his measurements for his tux but he’s been out straight with work and when he’s not he likes to relax at home in front of the tube or play a video game.
I celebrated my birthday on the 20th. Dan and Heather got me an adorable little cake since I didn’t want much which would sabotage my diet. It was cute, a small center cake surrounded by 10 little mini cupcakes and all chocolate which absolutely made my day. Heather’s birthday is in a couple of weeks so we decided for diet sake that we would go out to dinner in honor of the two of us, most likely Labor Day weekend. Dan will have that Sunday off so it will be nice for all of us. One meal…back to diet. It’s a set back of a couple of days but we’re worth it. My birthday cake
Now I want to come back to what is in part the title of this PTR…“will I be able to walk?” The answer is yes. A matter of fact, I am also driving again so Dan’s and Heather’s days of being my chauffeur have ended. I can get a little sore in the late evening but all I need to do is put up my foot and rest a few before I am good to go again. It has been just a few days past eight months since my injury but on the night of the 18th I sat on my sofa and stared at my heels like a Jedi warrior using the force. I needed to psyche myself out I guess. I slipped my feet into those heels and stood up like a new born fawn. To my surprise my foot felt better elevated in heels than in flats. I walked around the house and I was fine. So…I will be able to wear heels for this cruise. Maybe not for hours…but just enough so I can wear my gown and feel good about how I look. Yeah….no flip flops.
I bought Heather a really cute pair of espadrille wedges from PayLess. They make her about 6 ft. 2 inches tall. Problem is that the strap snapped why she was wearing them around the house which give a whole new meaning to breaking in. I brought them back and had to reorder in a different color but even Heather admits that’s she’s a bit leery now.
I called Disney with our flight info for the DME. Next on my list, Dan’s tux, ship gifts and oh yes….ordering my cakes. I ran this by Dan who I left completely out of the loop and he is fine…with mini cakes…nothing huge. I even showed him my virtual cakes and he loved them all. Now let’s hope that I will get what I want this time.
One thing I need to look into is our “Water view”, room at POFQ. I read that WV could mean overlooking a noisy pool and I know we wouldn’t be happy with that. A slight view of the river, a fountain…but not the pool. Have any of you heard this? Should I be concerned? Would it be to late to try and upgrade to a River View? Am I stressing for nothing? Lol!!!
Well we will definitely be trying on our Pirate costumes this weekend and I will post pic’s. In the meantime I have to get my act in gear and get my FE gifts finished. Last year I was done months in advance…this year…hardly started. But I’ll get there. Next….Those Pirate costumes pictures I’ve been promising….
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Last edited by shadowryter; 08-28-2012 at 09:08 PM..
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We had a river view room the last time, and it was just a tiny corner of the water from a strained angle out the window. It was highly disappointing. The rest of the view was of a path around the building. I don't think you can really get too close to the noisy main pool, but you could have a view of the quiet pools.
Glad to hear you are healing and can walk!!!! You've got the idea - go slowly and don't press it. Plans sound great! Can't wait to see pirate costume pics!
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