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Thanks for the info on Alamo. I did check back and got a total bill $96.62! That's $25 less than before. That's a couple Dos Equis for our stroll around world showcase Friday evening. (Maybe even a glass of wine for Liz) Thanks again. I will let Liz know about the Tink situation and you two will have to sort that one out. One thing I've learned is it just never goes well for me when that little green pixie has a hand in it.
Brent
Glad you were able to save some $$!!!
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Have to admit though............starting to feel that stressed out craziness right before going on vacation!!!! Still have to finish digging out the summer clothes, pack and clean the house - yes, DH & DD will be home, but there is something about making sure everything is done before leaving home!!!
So - of course this week is INSANE with appointments, dance classes for DD, softball for DD, etc.............feeling some "mental health" time maybe this afternoon!!!
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Okay - so the "barely can sleep" mode has started to kick in!!!!
Completed the on-line check in for Boardwalk!!!
So close now!!! Today during my lunch - did the usual panic "OMG.....gotta go get this, that, and this............." and did a manic speed shopping at Target during the lunch hour..............and found a great little bag ~ it's a mini messenger bag ~ which holds my autograph book with pens, both of my little cameras (regular point and shoot & waterproof point and shoot..........gonna leave the beloved DSLR at home for this trip ..........trying to travel lighter!) and there is still room for hand gel, lip gloss, money, cards, etc!!! I usually have DD or DH to carry all the stuff and I usually just have my DSLR camera bag!
Just rescheduled a hair appointment for Saturday rather than Thursday ~ so that I can come home from work and pack my suitcase!!! I laugh at myself............cuz I am so a PROCRASINATOR when it comes to packing!!! But I HAVE to pack soon ~ as I am working all day Mon & Tues - then Tues after work ~ us girlie girls are meeting for pedicures (and yes we will be sporting Mickey Heads on our toes!!) then having dinner with our families before heading to Lisa # 3's house for the night to try to get some sleep..................before heading to the airport at the ripe hour of 4am!!!!
Ahhh............Pixie dust please make me sleep to prepare for this way overdue girls trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah..............and I have the family trip back to the world 6 weeks after this one............and feel like I have TOTALLY neglected that trip as far as planning...........really want to change some ADR's (hopefully!) and write the PTR for that one before I leave!
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Ahhh, the Boardwalk, such memories. The girls and I closing Jellyrolls then strolling back to BW to make martinis to take down to the pool til 4am. We also got lost going back to our room! You girls are going to have a BLAST!!
I don't like packing either, but make yourself an adult beverage, put some Disney tunes on and get 'er done!!
Thanks!! Well DH will not be home tomorrow evening - so hoping to get most of the packing done then! Went to Kohl's tonight..........looking for a cute sundress - nope!!! Uuggghh!!!! Although did purchase 2 new cute tank tops and a really cute pair of sunglasses!!!
Oh Jennie! You sound like such a BLAST!!! I cannot wait for our relaxing day sitting by the pool at the Boardwalk...............we just have to make it to dinner with Cindy & Friends @ 1900 Park Fare that evening!!! Could be interesting!!! I have already told the girls that now that we have a rental car - we are hitting the store before check in to buy our adult beverages to bring in our "sippy" cups to the pool!!!
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Thanks again. I will let Liz know about the Tink situation and you two will have to sort that one out. One thing I've learned is it just never goes well for me when that little green pixie has a hand in it. 
right before going on vacation!!!! Still have to finish digging out the summer clothes, pack and clean the house - yes, DH & DD will be home, but there is something about making sure everything is done before leaving home!!! 
..........trying to travel lighter!) and there is still room for hand gel, lip gloss, money, cards, etc!!! I usually have DD or DH 
........cuz I am so a PROCRASINATOR when it comes to packing!!! But I HAVE to pack soon ~ as I am working all day Mon & Tues - then Tues after work ~ us girlie girls are meeting for pedicures (and yes we will be sporting Mickey Heads on our toes!!) then having dinner with our families before heading to Lisa # 3's house for the night to try to get some sleep.......
...........before heading to the airport at the ripe hour of 4am!!!!
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