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Opening night was a BLAST! Glad that it's over,and I can get back to normal life(so to speak).Now's the time I start really getting into the searching the web for ideas on what to do at WDW.
We always make tentative plans based on what we are doing with the dining plans.We have 1 or 2 reservations per day,some not till late evening. When we have the whole day to make plans,we always have one park in mind,based on which park expects the biggest crowds(avoid). We also avoid Epcot on the weekends when it's the food and wine festival. This time,as we are spending 10 days at BLT (WOW) we are thinking a few times we are just gonna hang out at the resort.We have hardly done any swimming in our pool this summer.(AKA: The summer that never was)
We have/had the chance to fly,but we like the drive. It's a chance to really blow off some steam from work,for me it's the football season that drives me INSANE,and for Coop it's almost every night that she runs into CRAZIES that seem to go to the ER for sprained toenails,emergency VD checks,and crazy employees that care more about "free food" than anything else.Can you imagine the both of us in a MINI COOPER??? It works,and it's a BALL!
See you all in a while.
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Nothing much new. Just a quick post to say Nothing much new. The start of the play was a success (and thanks for all the well wishes and pixies), Meg is on the mend and the car is tuned up! Now I have to get into "work mode" because I start my week. 3 days/36 hours. Not much time for anything else. (and it being a full moon won't help any in the ER)
There will be more later - but as always Walt's quotes!
Opening night was a BLAST! Glad that it's over,and I can get back to normal life(so to speak).Now's the time I start really getting into the searching the web for ideas on what to do at WDW.
We always make tentative plans based on what we are doing with the dining plans.We have 1 or 2 reservations per day,some not till late evening. When we have the whole day to make plans,we always have one park in mind,based on which park expects the biggest crowds(avoid). We also avoid Epcot on the weekends when it's the food and wine festival. This time,as we are spending 10 days at BLT (WOW) we are thinking a few times we are just gonna hang out at the resort.We have hardly done any swimming in our pool this summer.(AKA: The summer that never was)
We have/had the chance to fly,but we like the drive. It's a chance to really blow off some steam from work,for me it's the football season that drives me INSANE,and for Coop it's almost every night that she runs into CRAZIES that seem to go to the ER for sprained toenails,emergency VD checks,and crazy employees that care more about "free food" than anything else.Can you imagine the both of us in a MINI COOPER??? It works,and it's a BALL!
See you all in a while.
What no cases of Acute Terminal Cerebral Flatulence I am truely suprised
Thanks again for all the well wishes.Sunday afternoon was just as good,no let down,which often happens after a successful opening night.
So tonight is my first night off in I don't know how long.Plans are to relax with the babies,without them putting me to sleep too early.Doing a quick inventory of shoes and jeans,(underwear,do I need any for 2 weeks away from home!) socks,that kind of little stuff that takes WAY to much time a few days before you leave.BTW,last trip,I changed my socks often(an old USMC trick) and my feet felt wonderful the whole day at the parks.New cushionny socks are the best.(yes I made that word up!)
Thanks again for all the well wishes.Sunday afternoon was just as good,no let down,which often happens after a successful opening night.
So tonight is my first night off in I don't know how long.Plans are to relax with the babies,without them putting me to sleep too early.Doing a quick inventory of shoes and jeans,(underwear,do I need any for 2 weeks away from home!) socks,that kind of little stuff that takes WAY to much time a few days before you leave.BTW,last trip,I changed my socks often(an old USMC trick) and my feet felt wonderful the whole day at the parks.New cushionny socks are the best.(yes I made that word up!)
Foot powder directly into socks is another old Ground Pounders trick that I found works wonders Soaks up the moisture keeping feet and footwear dry
First of all, Tracy, I am really sorry that I fell so hard behind. You probably already know why from reading my PTR. I'm responding in general first, then to specific stuff that I thought was funny. First of all: I love your writing style. It's like I'm having a conversation with you, and that's one of my favorite styles. Great job! Secondly, I am glad Meg is on the mend. She really is a beautiful dog. I've always wanted a golden retriever...But I live in an apartment, so that'll have to wait! I'll try to stay caught up this time, I promise!
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My excuse is that I'm an English teacher and we don't do math if we can help it!
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You know - when a "master" calls, the dog answers the phone but the cat lets it go to voice mail. I realized - I never introduced my cats, just Meg. So here they are.
This is Tilly (the grey and white one) and Mac (the tiger). They are 2 years old in October. These were DH's fault. His doc "found" them in a box on the side of the road and she couldn't keep them. He called me one day from work pleading their case and yes - I caved. Glad I did though - they are cuties!
This is April - she's about 12 years old. Also known as "the diva", "the moron" or "the pain". She is very mouthy and set in her ways. But she is a love. (on her time). She was also a stray that a friend found and thought we needed (11 years ago).
LOVE the thing about dogs answering the phone but cats letting it go to voicemail. All your kitties are beautiful! David is allergic, so I miss having them around. Your older kitty's picture just screams: I AM QUEEN! Love her attitude!
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And DH's expression after the show is the same expression I get the first time I see Cinderella Castle on a trip! Pure joy! It's so great to see.
I don't know why, but reading that made me tear up a little bit. Your love for each other is so apparent in the way you write about him and it's very sweet.
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I'm responding in general first, then to specific stuff that I thought was funny. 
First of all: I love your writing style. It's like I'm having a conversation with you, and that's one of my favorite styles. Great job! 
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