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I have a question: First, some background: I was just reading a thread over in "Everything Else" about people getting a bit out of control with their drinking in the world, especially at Epcot. This is basically what Mike is planning to do - although over the course on the whole day and with PM EMH. You've seen the shirt design and now I'm wondering if I should change it from 'Drinking Around the World' to 'Celebrating Around the World' or something like that. I mean I don't think he'll get out of hand or anything, but I don't want people to necessarily get the wrong idea either. Am I over thinking this?
I'm soglad to hear Dylan is feeling better. Sorry he wasn't feeling well. Great minds think alike Kelly, Erick wants to see Prince of Persia on Tuesday for our Anniversary. Happy Anniversary to you & Mike! Hope you have fun going out to dinner and seeing the movie. Hope it's a beautiful weekend for you. Oh and you must be happy your Cards are whoopin my Cubbies!
I wouldn't worry about the shirt. It is very cute and I am sure a lot of people will get a laugh out of it.
I'll second that and I would wear a shirt like that if I had one.
We saw people wearing shirts similar to the one he's getting except they actually had a box that could be checked off once they hit a particular country.
I doubt seriously if Mike is going to get out of control so go with it and have fun!
I have a question: First, some background: I was just reading a thread over in "Everything Else" about people getting a bit out of control with their drinking in the world, especially at Epcot. This is basically what Mike is planning to do - although over the course on the whole day and with PM EMH. You've seen the shirt design and now I'm wondering if I should change it from 'Drinking Around the World' to 'Celebrating Around the World' or something like that. I mean I don't think he'll get out of hand or anything, but I don't want people to necessarily get the wrong idea either. Am I over thinking this?
Overthinking for sure.It's your bithday's and I'm sure Mike would pace himself and be more than fine. It's fun, plus he'll have your sober behind to whip him around if he gets too out of hand, right?
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Overthinking for sure.It's your bithday's and I'm sure Mike would pace himself and be more than fine. It's fun, plus he'll have your sober behind to whip him around if he gets too out of hand, right?
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I agree with the others. I wouldn't worry about the shirt. And like you said he is going to be pacing himself throughout the day and into EMH, so I'm sure Mike will be fine.
Thanks for the reassurance everyone - on Mike's shirt!! I will definitely be making sure he doesn't get out of hand. Although I may be away from him for a bit - but that will be early.
Anyway, let's get back to the countdown: Saturday - 70 days to go: The two-hour Disney TV show The Kids Who Knew Too Much aired on March 9.
Sunday - 69 days to go: On March 21, President Carter announced that the US will boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Today - 68 days to go: Antigua issued ten postage stamps depicting various Disney characters on March 24.
No planning done this weekend. Saturday we dropped Dylan off at my parents and then went to see Prince of Persia (very good) and then had dinner at an Italian restaraunt, Bravo (also very good). We walked around the mall abit and then went home. Sunday we had a meeting at church, then church, and then we met my parents at a different mall to pick up Dylan. We went back home for a nap for Dylan and then we went to Mike's parents for some steaks. Today we stayed home and didn't do much - Dylan played in his pool and he BBQ'd brats for dinner. A nice holiday with just us and not having to go anywhere!!
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It is very cute and I am sure a lot of people will get a laugh out of it.
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Although I may be away from him for a bit - but that will be early.
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