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Had to find this thread to see how your trip ended - looks like everything went well. And, wanted to check in on Abby. Sounds like she is adjusting to her new home.
Finally got around to reading this. Sounds like a great mini trip.
We're not doing the parks before our cruise and am looking forward to tryng out some new things. Beignets at PO is one on my list!
So glad Abby found her way to you!
Thanks for all the comments. Couldn't think of a better way to break in my new computer than to check out my favorite Disney website.
Abby is doing great! She's fitting in so well, and the cats are warming up to her, somewhat. She's not particularly fond of fireworks,but Coop got her a "thundershirt" and it calms her right down.
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So sorry about meg - i've been there - it's so tough
Glad abby came into your life
What a great trip - i only wish i could pull one of those off!!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for all the comments. Couldn't think of a better way to break in my new computer than to check out my favorite Disney website.
Abby is doing great! She's fitting in so well, and the cats are warming up to her, somewhat. She's not particularly fond of fireworks,but Coop got her a "thundershirt" and it calms her right down.
Was thinking of you guys the other day and wondering how well Abby is doing in training you folks. Sounds like she is doing just fine. Hopefull you didn't get Windows 8 I had to get new one about 4 months ago and hate this op. system
sounds like you guys had a great weekend in disney
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Yeah - the thundershirt is really for ANY type of anxiety. Fireworks, separation, thunder, etc. And Abby is such a spaz - she's afraid of everything! It does work very well for her.
Yeah - the thundershirt is really for ANY type of anxiety. Fireworks, separation, thunder, etc. And Abby is such a spaz - she's afraid of everything! It does work very well for her.
She is not a spaz she merely gets upset when certain things happen ie loud noise events and doesn't have Mommy or Daddy at hand to protect
Even when we are here, she freaks out. She's such a spaz - she's afraid of the floaties in the pool! She only goes into the kitchen/dining room through 1 door -the other she will only look through but never enter. She scares herself when she knocks something over with her tail. Oye! I have no clue what is with her - but no wonder she never made it as a service dog!
I first want to say I'm sorry about the loss of your dog Meg How wonderful that you had Abby come into your life at just the right time though I enjoyed reading about your last minute trip! It must have been so exciting to plan it that quickly and not really have a countdown until the trip! You had a great view from your room at The Dolphin! I've never stayed there but whenever my DH and I go there around the holidays to check out the decorations, I always say that one day I'd like to stay there! I just need a good room rate to make it happen. I can't wait to hear about your plans for your December trip!
I don't know how I missed this, but just read it now. I am so sorry about Meg . I can totally understand just wanting to get away.
Sounds like a weekend was what you both needed, sorry that Kouzzina was not up to par but everything else sounds delicious. We loved Splitsville as well (and I think they plan for many of the visitors to not have socks....lol, we had to buy 4 pairs on our stop there as well).
Glad you could grab tickets for La Nouba. All in all a fun trip where you could just be together.
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How wonderful that you had Abby come into your life at just the right time though
I enjoyed reading about your last minute trip! It must have been so exciting to plan it that quickly and not really have a countdown until the trip! You had a great view from your room at The Dolphin! I've never stayed there but whenever my DH and I go there around the holidays to check out the decorations, I always say that one day I'd like to stay there! I just need a good room rate to make it happen. I can't wait to hear about your plans for your December trip!
. I can totally understand just wanting to get away.
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