Goin' Down the Bayou, a PTR ~ November 1-10 - Page 21 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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It's time to move on and move forward.
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Hopping onto this crazy train! I was wondering why this PTR was so long and then I realized you started it all the way back in May! Okay...now I need to go back and take a refresher course.
3 weeks fly by quickly. Good luck with the packing!
Thanks, Mayra!
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the days will just fly by now
I hope so!
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Yikes...Garden Grocer!! I NEED to start making a list myself.
Things to pack...food to order...parking to arrange...photopass plus to pre-order!! Thanks for reminding me. UGH!! This is stressing me out
Sorry for stressing you out I'll have to buy you a FAB in a few weeks to make up for it
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Sounds like you're nearly ready. Soooo hard to wait as it gets closer!
It's so hard, Laurie! Especially when all there is to do is tedious things like list checking and packing. Blech!
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Originally Posted by shazza
Sounds like the planning is all progressing well. Here's pixies that the next 3 weeks go by quickly.
Thanks so much!
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Just joining in! At least I got here before the actual trip....It's almost time! Ok, I need to go back now and see what you have planned!!
Glad to have you aboard!
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Getting closer!
Thanks, Marnie!
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Hopping onto this crazy train! I was wondering why this PTR was so long and then I realized you started it all the way back in May! Okay...now I need to go back and take a refresher course.
Hi all! I just thought of something while going over my packing list. I won't be bringing my laptop with me this time, so no live updates while I'm gone But, I have been known to post lots of updates and pics on my Facebook page for my Disney friends, so go ahead and friend me if you want to follow along with us this November https://www.facebook.com/JenniBKnott
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The next few weeks will fly by
Good luck with the packing!!! ARe you so ecited to be flying this time around and knowing the day you wake for vacation you will actually be in the bubble in only a few hours!!! I'm so excited for you guys
Not much to report on today, still just working on that "to do" list
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Looking foward to following you on Facebook!
I'm glad you'll be following along, Mayra
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The next few weeks will fly by
Good luck with the packing!!! ARe you so ecited to be flying this time around and knowing the day you wake for vacation you will actually be in the bubble in only a few hours!!! I'm so excited for you guys
I think that's the best part! We'll be in the bubble in less time than it takes for us to get through DC It is going to be the longest day, though, waiting for the girls to get out of school so we can head to the airport!
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I cannot believe how close you are now!! I sent you a request on FB to follow along.
I just happened to be on Facebook a little while ago and got your request! I'm glad you will be following along!
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At least I got here before the actual trip....It's almost time! 
Ok, I need to go back now and see what you have planned!! 
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Okay...now I need to go back and take a refresher course.
I'll have to buy you a FAB in a few weeks to make up for it 
I just thought of something while going over my packing list. I won't be bringing my laptop with me this time, so no live updates while I'm gone 
But, I have been known to post lots of updates and pics on my Facebook page for my Disney friends, so go ahead and friend me if you want to follow along with us this November 
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