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Sorry, Lisa! The same thing happened to me. I tried to scooch down to get wet and went right through the tube, then I couldn't climb back on! I was thinking I'd sometime bring my own flotation, but I don't think they allow them. My PAP has already expired.
Lol - I am only 5'5 - so not all that tall - but standing next to Scott I certainly look short hmmmm...........I wonder if they would let us bring our own???
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Looks like a fun morning. Smart move to head out before the crowds get crazy.
Thanks - it was - and just the right amount of time there!
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we heard back from Scott's doctor's office today - and he is scheduled for his surgery for 2/28 ~ unless something earlier opens up -
the good thing about this date is it's a Friday - so I will easily be able to stay home with him for the weekend - although my office is literally 4 miles from home, so when I do go to work, I will come home at lunch to check on him (and probably PP boards ) as I am sure he will sleep most of the time.
the bad thing about this date is - it is literally 6 weeks before we leave for our
Dominican Republic trip , talking about cutting it close! Especially considering he is NOT allowed to lift anything AT ALL for 5 weeks!!! Good thing we are going with another family - as they can help with luggage.
Any hoot - trying to stay positive - as it needs to be done - and hopefully it will correct the problem, and maybe it will make the time to our DR vacation come quicker, then when we get back from there, it won't be long before our next WDW vacation!!! ......................remember, I am staying positive........
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I hope the surgery goes really well and his recovery period isn't terribly painful. As you said, if this takes care of his every-day problems, it will be well worth it in the end.
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Lol - I am only 5'5 - so not all that tall - but standing next to Scott I certainly look short hmmmm...........I wonder if they would let us bring our own???
Oh, my mistake.... photos can be so misleading. You're TALL!! I'm not quite 5'.
I could lay in a tube on this river all day long!!! That is my idea of relaxing………….although too bad they couldn’t have a little adult beverage station along the route somewhere ~ that would make this GOLDEN!!!
If this was a real thing, I would like water parks much more. Can we make it happen? Helloooo Disney, are you listening?
Looked like a great morning! And I know the surgery date is cutting it close, but at least you now have a solid date to work with! That always makes me feel a little better Continued for a speedy recovery!
I was willing to try Crush 'n' Gusher until you said the girls flipped over. I'd literally die if that happened to me. I'm a big chicken. Maybe I'll try the family raft slide... maybe.
First, pixies for Scott and his shoulder. Hope he ends up good as new.
I picked up at The Coral Reef - loved your photo of the ray - I think it was No. 6 in the tank shots. I would probably like DQ, since I like video games. I was wondering why you didn't leave Emily in charge of Scott and head out to the shops - but I guess it was late in the evening.
I LOVE Crushin' Gusher!!!! Although I wish the rafts were at the top. And an escalator would be nice.....
Good luck to Scott with his surgery!!
Yes, that would be nice!!!
And thanks for Scott's well wishes!
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I hope the surgery goes really well and his recovery period isn't terribly painful. As you said, if this takes care of his every-day problems, it will be well worth it in the end.
Oh, my mistake.... photos can be so misleading. You're TALL!! I'm not quite 5'.
Thank you - and oh my, yes you are on the smaller side
Looked like a great morning! And I know the surgery date is cutting it close, but at least you now have a solid date to work with! That always makes me feel a little better Continued for a speedy recovery![/QUOTE]
Could you imagine! And thanks for well wishes for Scott!
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Great time at Typhoon Lagoon! I even love Crush 'N Gusher and I don't usually like water slides.
for the surgery and quick recovery!
Thank you!
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What a blast you had at Blizzard Beach - you all look so happy in the various photos.
Thank you ~ at Typhoon Lagoon
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I was willing to try Crush 'n' Gusher until you said the girls flipped over. I'd literally die if that happened to me. I'm a big chicken. Maybe I'll try the family raft slide... maybe.
Lol - I almost think they purposely did that!!! Scott and I kinda skidded across the pool on our tube!
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First, pixies for Scott and his shoulder. Hope he ends up good as new.
I picked up at The Coral Reef - loved your photo of the ray - I think it was No. 6 in the tank shots. I would probably like DQ, since I like video games. I was wondering why you didn't leave Emily in charge of Scott and head out to the shops - but I guess it was late in the evening.
The water park looked like loads of fun!
Thanks! I should have left them!
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The same thing happened to me. I tried to scooch down to get wet and went right through the tube, then I couldn't climb back on! I was thinking I'd sometime bring my own flotation, but I don't think they allow them. My PAP has already expired. 
) as I am sure he will sleep most of the time.
Good thing we are going with another family - as they can help with luggage. 
......................remember, I am staying positive........
I'm not quite 5'.
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Love the pictures from TL! What a great time! 
to Scott with his surgery!
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