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So glad to hear that your purse was found. I've ran like crazy through Magic Kingdom after leaving my camera, so I know that feeling! So glad you had a happy ending, and that you were able to get a pump overnighted! What an emotionally exhausting day that must have been!
Looks like everything is going smoothly now though!
So glad the boys had fun at LEGOLAND...but that ride, wow they boys looked soaked. So glad they were able to get you a pump the next day, what a scary situation, so glad they were able to remedy the situation for you.
What a great end to the evening but a visit with Cam and Luke, your dinner choices looked delicious
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As I was typing it, I had it at the back of my mind that we had met once - that was the massive PassPorter meet, wasn't it? It was so hard to keep track of everyone that night. We definitely need to get together in a smaller group gathering.
When you said December 2009, my instant reaction was it wasn't that long ago, then I read the next bit about Dylan being two and Lukas not being around and suddenly it seems like a very long time ago!
Yes it was. I made sure to get a picture though. And after a little digging I found it! It doesn't seem like that long ago, but it was 4 years and that goes fast and seems longer with little ones. I hope one day our paths will cross again.
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Omigosh, what a scare with the pump! Thank goodness the company could send you a new one so quickly! I would HATE a ride that gets you THAT wet.
It was scary and I'm so glad it all worked out, but the next morning would be a long one!
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Catching up -
So glad to hear that your purse was found. I've ran like crazy through Magic Kingdom after leaving my camera, so I know that feeling! So glad you had a happy ending, and that you were able to get a pump overnighted! What an emotionally exhausting day that must have been!
Looks like everything is going smoothly now though!
It's not a good feeling is it? Things are going better.
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
So glad the boys had fun at LEGOLAND...but that ride, wow they boys looked soaked. So glad they were able to get you a pump the next day, what a scary situation, so glad they were able to remedy the situation for you.
What a great end to the evening but a visit with Cam and Luke, your dinner choices looked delicious
I've never been so wet after a ride at all. Dinner was tasty.
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Sounds like a nice evening. Glad you were able to meet up with Cam and Luke at DTD!!
It was great to see them again!
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Kelly, just hearing on the news about the terrible storm in your area today. Holding you and your family in my thoughts.
We're all ok. Seems like NE of us got the brunt. It was crazy weather today - in the upper 70s and WINDY! Still is windy. Thanks for thinking of us Laurie.
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Fun night at DtD, and getting to meet up with Cam & Luke was the icing on the cake. I love that blanket she gave you, very cute!
It's a very nice blanket. Minnie & fleece! Best of both worlds!
First of all, what a nightmare with the water ride and your pump. Glad you were able to work something out. But I can only imagine how panicked you were.
Glad you were able to meet up with Cam! Since joining Passporters, I've never been able to meet anyone. Hoping next year I can at least have one passporter meet.
First of all, what a nightmare with the water ride and your pump. Glad you were able to work something out. But I can only imagine how panicked you were.
Glad you were able to meet up with Cam! Since joining Passporters, I've never been able to meet anyone. Hoping next year I can at least have one passporter meet.
It looks like your countdown might be close to ours. When are you going next year?
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Yes it was. I made sure to get a picture though. And after a little digging I found it! It doesn't seem like that long ago, but it was 4 years and that goes fast and seems longer with little ones. I hope one day our paths will cross again.
I am going to have to do some digging - I don't think I've seen that T-shirt since that trip. I have no idea what the heck happened to it.
Glad Mike got his cone and you guys got to see Cam and Luke!
When are you going in Oct. It is a possibility that I may have to push back my May tirp (which I was hopefully going to meet Cam and Luke finally) to Oct, which if I lucked out and got to see you and your family AND Cam and Luke, that might be better!
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I am going to have to do some digging - I don't think I've seen that T-shirt since that trip. I have no idea what the heck happened to it.
I hope you find it!
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I love wandering DtD on our trips!
Glad you were able to catch up with Cam & Luke!
If it weren't for Cam & Luke I'm not sure we would've braved DtD on a Friday night, but it was definitely worth it!
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
Glad Mike got his cone and you guys got to see Cam and Luke!
When are you going in Oct. It is a possibility that I may have to push back my May tirp (which I was hopefully going to meet Cam and Luke finally) to Oct, which if I lucked out and got to see you and your family AND Cam and Luke, that might be better!
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