An Animal Kingdom State of Being with Cam and Fam COMPLETED 9/18 - Page 126 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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We go on to the joy and through the tears
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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the Mickey Crocs! So cute!
What a fun meal at Garden Grill! That's one of our favorites!
Great pictures from Illuminations, especially with the moon in some of them!
I actually put these Crocs on this afternoon when I got home from work as they are so comfy, too.
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Originally Posted by debrabrown
Love your giraffe shirt and you know I loved the pictures from Garden Grill. Those chippies are just the best! Great idea to wear a t-shirt with one of them on it! Will have to remember that for Abby next time!
Good for Luke to stop the obnoxious people from boarding the back of the bus. That's terrible! Ignorant people are so annoying!!
The Chipmunks just make this dinner so much fun!
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Originally Posted by langefamily4
After having my computer break several times in the last week, I am finally caught up...WHEW!!! I just love reading your trip reports and seeing your photos....every time I read a new entry I get more and more excited for our upcoming trip
I'm sorry if you already said this, but can you please tell me where you bought the orange giraffe Mickey t-shirt? I scanned through your TR and searched for it online and can't seem to find it!
I'm sorry if you already said this, but can you please tell me where you bought the orange giraffe Mickey t-shirt? I scanned through your TR and searched for it online and can't seem to find it!
I really want one!
I got it at the gift shop in Africa at AK. I don't remember seeing it anywhere else.
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
I just love GG! Can't wait to eat there in a few weeks! And seeing Stef's shirt in full - I love it even more!
I love this pic! Just look at the beaming smile on Stefanie's face. That's one happy girl.
Maybe it's not such a bad thing that school is keeping you a little busier this year and it's taking you longer to finish your TR. It just means we get to hear about your lovely family over a longer period of time. I'm loving it all. Keep up the good work.
whew...finally all caught up! I just love the way you write your TR's, Cam. Makes me feel like I am right there with you And fantastic pictures...you all look like you are having so much fun!
Yikes... how did I get so behind??? I absolutely love your giraffe shirt! I may have to get me one of those in November! Also... Darth Vader 'Mode... that totally cracked me up. Stef is hilarious!!!
Yikes! I got behind again, what with my new apartment, moving into said apartment, and all sorts of other goodies, including the start of school.
Anywho, the "Darth Vader 'mode" comment was just sooooooooo funny. I was totally trying to stifle giggles at that one.
I have always had SO much trouble finding any merchandise relating to both Chip and Dale together and MY favourite duck (and apparently Stefanie's too), Donald! It's so weird, it's either Mickey, Goofy, or princesses and almost nothing in between, at least as far as I've ever seen. Maybe I need to look in more shops (a dangerous idea for me, LOL), but still.
Take as long as you need to to complete your TR, Cam. I'm enjoying this immensely.
I love this pic! Just look at the beaming smile on Stefanie's face. That's one happy girl.
Maybe it's not such a bad thing that school is keeping you a little busier this year and it's taking you longer to finish your TR. It just means we get to hear about your lovely family over a longer period of time. I'm loving it all. Keep up the good work.
It's really great that no one minds how long I'm taking as weekends are the only time I have to write updates.
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whew...finally all caught up! I just love the way you write your TR's, Cam. Makes me feel like I am right there with you And fantastic pictures...you all look like you are having so much fun!
We really had a wonderful time this June!
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Originally Posted by mousestruck
Yikes... how did I get so behind??? I absolutely love your giraffe shirt! I may have to get me one of those in November! Also... Darth Vader 'Mode... that totally cracked me up. Stef is hilarious!!!
She is one funny kiddo!
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Originally Posted by BJ Wanlund
Yikes! I got behind again, what with my new apartment, moving into said apartment, and all sorts of other goodies, including the start of school.
Anywho, the "Darth Vader 'mode" comment was just sooooooooo funny. I was totally trying to stifle giggles at that one.
I have always had SO much trouble finding any merchandise relating to both Chip and Dale together and MY favourite duck (and apparently Stefanie's too), Donald! It's so weird, it's either Mickey, Goofy, or princesses and almost nothing in between, at least as far as I've ever seen. Maybe I need to look in more shops (a dangerous idea for me, LOL), but still.
Take as long as you need to to complete your TR, Cam. I'm enjoying this immensely.
BJ
I found a Donald t-shirt several years ago and every time I've worn it people ask where I got it. It was one of those tees in a teeny tiny little package that had to be soaked in water to grow to its full t-shirt size. I still wear because I've not found another.
Just got caught up (again). (And only b/c my student left school early!)
Really looking forward to the rest of the TR--here's hoping we don't loose power this weekend, 'cause I can't wait to read the next installment!
Finally a day to relax and catch up on this TR! I love all the pictures and character interactions. I especially like reading and seeing all the things we didn't get to do - thanks!
Loving your TR especially all of the characters with Stephanie. Cam, you and Luke really know how to make that young lady very HAPPY.
We try very much to keep her happy, but she's also good at letting us know what she really wants, too.
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Just got caught up (again). (And only b/c my student left school early!)
Really looking forward to the rest of the TR--here's hoping we don't loose power this weekend, 'cause I can't wait to read the next installment!
that you all don't lose power this weekend!
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Originally Posted by goofyboysmama
Finally a day to relax and catch up on this TR! I love all the pictures and character interactions. I especially like reading and seeing all the things we didn't get to do - thanks!
I can't wait to hear what you all were able to do on your trip!
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Add me to the list of people who are glad this report is taking so long.... Less time to wait until the next PTR begins.
Especially since there is no chance of an extra trip this winter. We have a few things we want to pay off and we also ready to do a few small projects at home. So this also keeps me from realizing how long it will be before we return.
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What a wonderful time at MK and Epcot! Love all the pictures, especially at GG! What a great dinner! I love all the pictures! Can't wait to hear more!
Also, for a less hectic week!
for the pixies, Mandy! I'm going to need them to grade ALL the stuff I carted home that was left undone. And I still don't have plans past Monday for two of my classes:
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