The Magical Mystery Trip - Day 3 Part 5 - Cali Grill **Updated 2/14 by Melissa** - Page 20 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Melissa and Andy: Awesome update! Loved it all. Loved that you didn't have time for that mess at SE because there was beer to drink. Love the birds waiting for their fish 'n...um, fish. Love Andy hootin' and hollerin' at Eye Love. Love the picture of you and Chip and the umbrella - toooo cute!
So the Beach Club looks fabulous, and Andy is too sweet to order you that package from Disney Florist. Don'tcha love a man that pays attention to details?
I was totally giggling over your conversation about making shirts...sounds like some of the conversations I have after a few (eight) beers. Not saying you had had eight beers...it takes less for some people.
Sorry about the misplaced luggage and the in-laws giving you a hard time. Let me tell you how much I empathize with having to hold hands with parental-figures at WDW. My mom had it mostly together this last trip, but my dad. Sometimes I felt like if I didn't tell him to wipe his rear, he wouldn't have.
Can't wait to hear (and see - your pictures awesome as usual) more!
What a great update Melissa and Andy!!! Sounds like Andy's parents are enjoying themselves (with the exception of any wait times that occured). Looks like you got a nice view from your room too! Can't wait for more.
Sorry about the misplaced luggage and the in-laws giving you a hard time. Let me tell you how much I empathize with having to hold hands with parental-figures at WDW. My mom had it mostly together this last trip, but my dad. Sometimes I felt like if I didn't tell him to wipe his rear, he wouldn't have.
OK Scarlett . . . I now have a computer screen that has been sprayed with pop!
Melissa and Andy - Great Update! We're going with my In-Laws in June (both parents and brothers family), so you're just getting me prepared!
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Another fun update! I am so glad the "rents" finally found the place!
The luggage miscombooboo stinks! So sorry about that!
I am happy that Andy's parents stuck it out and stayed for Illuminations. I get goosebumples and cry every single time I watch it!
Congratulations on your August trip!
Fabaroo update! I giggled a heck of a lot thru it (if I let out my loud roaring laugh, Andy's OAP dog runs away!) I love that you're both commenting - maybe I should get my Andy to add his 2 cents worth when I post my May trip report. More please
Can I say again how much I love the tag-team TR'ing? You two are a riot! I am still giggling about Eye Love . Hee! Glad T&K finally made it, but sorry to hear your luggage didn't. And Angie, it's great to hear from you too!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Can I say again how much I love the tag-team TR'ing? You two are a riot! I am still giggling about Eye Love . Hee! Glad T&K finally made it, but sorry to hear your luggage didn't. And Angie, it's great to hear from you too!
I should add for anybody who may have not read my July or last Dec., that Eye Love is the "mop top" beside me in the photo
Number 5: I can only eat a little at a time so although I loved Biergarten, I didn't get to eat a whole heck of alot so I was hungry @11pm!
P.S- That freak from Starring Rolls deserves to be posted on here as the worst dressed of 2007! POST THE PIC! POST THE PIC! POST THE PIC!!!!
Ok, I SO hear you. I'm the SAME way and people don't understand why I need food about every 4 hrs and say to me "OMG we just ate the biggest meal ever" and I'm like "I didn't"! And I'm HUNGRY! LOL
As for the picture - you think we've put enough peer pressure on him yet???
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Seriously, you posted the pic of the smoking 16yo! Where is the guy dressed like an elf!
(There is a legal age to buy cigs, but smoke them? I'm not sure.)
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I am glad T&K are finally there, and starting to understand just why we love Disney so! You got such great pictures, Melissa! I soooo want to go during Christmas, now...
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Loved it all. Loved that you didn't have time for that mess at SE because there was beer to drink. Love the birds waiting for their fish 'n...um, fish. Love Andy hootin' and hollerin' at Eye Love. 
Love the picture of you and Chip and the umbrella - toooo cute!
Don'tcha love a man that pays attention to details? 
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I am still giggling about Eye Love . 
You got such great pictures, Melissa! I soooo want to go during Christmas, now... 
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