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Signing on. Photo safari idea sounds great. Dh sort of did that one year. He photographed light fixtures from around the parks and resorts. Now we have some of them framed and hanging in a group on our bedroom wall.
Love the idea of the photo safari. Continued pixies for the "after flood" clean-up and the dermatologist appointment. Still cannot believe they made you wait so long to get an appointment.
Best news of the day!
I found a pair of Mizuno shoes I LOVE and are SO Disney perfect! (wear them all day, then repeat X 12) So I'll have 2 pair of my favorite shoes for the parks :thew ave:: thewave::thewa ve::t hewave:
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Very Cool! Luckily my favorite Crocs have survived the summer convention season so I will be able to wear them to Disney. Then I think I need to do some shopping afterwards.
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Lists look comprehensive. And, good deal on the monthly savings arrangement.
I can imagine you would like to find out what is causing the hair issue - sorry it takes so long to get an appointment. Love your attitude. As someone who is currently rocking the bald look, I can say there are certainly advantages to not having to worry much about hair care. (Edited to add: of course, I'm not wishing this for you! )
Sharon, I know you understand about the bald look. I've shaved it down before and LOVE the fact that you don't have to worry about a "bad hair day"!
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Very frustrating that you can't get in to see a dermatologist quickly. As you say, it's not about vanity, but losing your hair like that is not "normal" and you need to know what's causing it.
The lists look very good!
Thanks Laurie. I know that they may not have an answer either - so that's frustrating too!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Hope you find out soon what is causing the baldness! All your lists look great, so with getting the items ticked off.
Thanks Cam!
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Originally Posted by ChukkerB
What a crazy week! As it turns out we got so much luckier than almost everyone we know. I did manage to lite the water heater, and KEEP it lit, so that's good. I have a "Bachelor weekend" coming up,so I have 3 days to knock it out and finish cleaning up that mess. I also have a theatre thing, and a fundraiser for our Friend who is battling Lupus.
After this weekend, it's gonna be focus on Disney time. We'll have ten weeks, and lot's to do. It's gonna be more like only 4-5 weeks for me,as I'm crewing
"39 Steps" With my best friend Dave. It's my favorite type of play with a small cast, and little complications. We do have quite a Diva couple in Alan, and Ross but they are super tight, and don't get too crazy.
I'm doing the list thing, and actually had sort of a brainstorm since we are staying at Kidani Village, that Coop and I could do a "Photo Safari" I'm making a list of "Targets" and could use ALL of your help in what we should "hunt".
Remember, Coop is quite a photographer, and I am more of a hack, but we'll let you be the judge. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.
I wouldn't go that far to say I'm "quite the photographer" But thanks. BTW - you never told me that this was what you were going to do!
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I hope the dermatologist can give you the answers you need. I am glad the water damage wasn't too extensive. Your lists look great!!!
Thanks. The damage could have been a lot worse.
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How annoying it's taking so long to see the dermatologist. I hope they can give you some answers.
So sorry about the memories you lost in the flooding. I always think things like photos are the worst to lose, as you can't replace those.
Thanks Cheryl.
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Sorry to hear about the lose of the memories and the continuing lose of your hair. I hope that you will be able to find out what is causing it and that it can be reversed. Your planning list looks great.
Thanks.
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So sorry to hear about your flooding issues but glad that you were able to salvage the big things, although sentimental things can't be replaced which is heartbreaking sometimes. Hope you get some answers from the dermatologist in August as it must be very distressing to not know why this is happening. Your Disney trip is going to be here before you know it! Love your lists - you're so organized!
Thanks. Not as organized as I'd like to be.
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So sorry about the flooding - I too would be devastated at losing the sentimental items One of my biggest fears.
I have been following your hair ordeal on FB - and first of all - I love your attitude about it - can't say I would be so calm and collected But I do hope that they find out what the heck is causing this!!!! You just might have to be rocking some really cute hats in Disney
Chuck - my brain is freezing up right now on the photo hunt...........will have to get back to you on that..............other than the obvious - that Kidani is full of wonderful African Art work - and the proverbs all over are really interesting - to me anyway
Chuck didn't warn me of the "photo hunt"! And I'm calm re: the hair because hey - what can I do?
Chuck , I like the idea of a safari hunt. The obvious items as Lisa said are all the African art and the proverbs, but you could also see how many different animals you can capture.
I like all of these ideas - around the resort/safari/art/proverbs etc!
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I would hunt bugs. It seems like I remember seeing like dragonflys and other carved small animals, or I could be misremembering. We are planning to hunt pascals in MK NFL this trip.
That's a good idea too!
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Okay - so you peeked my curiosity (and I am so not in the mood to actually work right now ) so I just googled "interesting things to photograph at Animal Kingdom Lodge" and came across this site Flickriver: Most interesting photos from Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge " Resort " pool
There are some GORGEOUS photos here ~ and they might give you some inspiration!
One thing that came to mind also was how about the different CM name tags? I am always intrigued as to where the CM's are from ~ and AKL has quite a few from Africa, which as we know is a very large area! Maybe you could find a CM from every country in Africa?
................Now you know when you compile your list (because I know my "list-loving" friends will have a list ) you will have to share with me
LOL - "list loving friends"- yep, guilty! Now remember, I just have a Cannon SX260. I'm not the pro that YOU are!
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Sorry about the loss of some of your things in the flood. Hope you get some answers about what is causing your hair loss. getting the items checked off your list!
Thanks!
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I'm another who'd like to see your scavenger hunt list when it's done.
Sure! When Chuck gives it to me . .
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I had fallen so behind, but am all caught up now!
So sorry about the flooding and the hair loss! You have a great attitude about both!
Love the lists and I'm with Lisa on sharing that list when it's complete for the photo hunt.
I noticed you had small bottles of liquor on the list for the cruise. Not sure it if it's because you drink different things or just want something small, but you can bring larger items on. I brought a big bottle of margaritas on with me last year.
Glad you're caught up now! I think we will have to post that list once we get it done. A lot of people want to see it!
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Then the smaller bottles makes perfect sense! You can bring your Guinness onboard too! I believe on our 4 night cruise on the Dream the rooms were open around 1 or 130, but out luggage came later. Closer to 4 I think.
I will probably only bring 1 bottle (small) of bourbon and one of Gin. But I'm liking your "big bottle of margaritas" idea too!
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Originally Posted by HollyH
I'm so sorry to hear about the flooding and your hair loss. I think you have a great outlook regarding both but I know how frustrating it must be to have to wait so long to get to see the dermatologist.
One thing I noticed from your list -tip envelopes for the cruise. You will get pre-printed envelopes from DCL for those you should tip. I believe that they prefer that you use those so that might be something that you can check off your list. Do you know that you can also pre-pay your gratuities? I find that so much easier, and I can always add a little more if I want to.
Love the scavenger hunt idea. On my last Kidani trip, I set out to photograph all of the proverbs around the resort (I think I got them all, unless there are any in the parking area which there very well could be). I can give you a few to look for if you want.
I didn't really mean "tip envelopes" as much as "set aside the cash" like for room service tips, bellmen, and extra for our servers/stateroom host as I'm sure we would ADD to the base tip. I've also thought about making them little snack/gift bags. I hear they like candies and maybe prepaid phone cards?
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Hope you find out soon what is causing the hair loss!!!! My mother has really thin hair and just keeps a really short do all the time.
THanks. I'm bracing myself for the fact that I may not find anything out. But I'm going to go short short short.
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so sorry to hear about the flooding and the hair loss. you have a great attitude on both. Not sure I would. Glad everyone, including the fur babies are safe. Sending pixies to get an earlier doctor appointment
THanks.
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Sorry to hear about flooding you folks had and that for most part losses are min. Loss of wedding photo"s has to hurt deep. Just an idea re hair loss You getting enough Vit D I know when my levels down hair loss much more pronounced Love Chucks idea for Photo scavenger hunt can't wait to see what you decide on
We only had a couple polaroids for our wedding photos. I know I'm low on Vitamin D. That's why I need to go to FL!!!!
Sounds like you all are making positive progress. to your youngest!
Thanks!
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Signing on. Photo safari idea sounds great. Dh sort of did that one year. He photographed light fixtures from around the parks and resorts. Now we have some of them framed and hanging in a group on our bedroom wall.
Welcome! That sounds like a neat idea!
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Love the idea of the photo safari. Continued pixies for the "after flood" clean-up and the dermatologist appointment. Still cannot believe they made you wait so long to get an appointment.
Thanks!
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Wow, the time is flying by for you!
to your youngest.
It sure is!
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Congrats on the shoes, Chuck!
Thanks! We will have to "break them in" but I think those are pretty comfortable for him from the get go.
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Yay!
Woo Hoo!
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Very Cool! Luckily my favorite Crocs have survived the summer convention season so I will be able to wear them to Disney. Then I think I need to do some shopping afterwards.
I think I have a pair of Crocs in our Owner's Locker.
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I have my Derm appt tomorrow so hopefully they will figure something out. Fingers crossed. Either way, I have a hair appt on Wednesday to try to hide this but I really don't think that will be possible. It's gotten a lot bigger. So I may come home with a shaved head (think military/5 o'clock shadow). Good thing Chuck is ok with it.
We have bought some things for our trip and started a "trip bucket". It's basically a clear Rubbermaid container to hold things that we don't want to forget to pack. In it, so far, are shower poufs, hanging shoe and sweater cubbies to hang from the closet rod so we can use that in the hotel as well as the cruise, small personal fans, my Roo Sport (it's a runners pocket that holds on via strong magnets and holds money, id, phone, etc.) camera case, Frogg Toggs, and a white apron (to bring on the ship to have the characters sign).
My plan for the apron - solid white and have the characters sign in multicolored sharpies. Then when I get home, I will embroider OVER the signatures in the same color floss so they won't run or fade. Voila - I will have a unique apron for my kitchen!
We have decided on our costumes. We bought the pirate costumes and are waiting delivery of those. But we are also probably bringing scrubs for our MNSSHP night. They are comfortable and light. We don't need to worry about room - scrubs don't take up much and we are driving anyway.
Also, we get to do FP+ on Tuesday! But I'll be working so it will be Wednesday.
And just a quick vent:
I am on FB and belong to the group "Disney Junkies". They had a post that went on for over 1,000 comments about LEGGINGS! Seriously? It got downright nasty. So then I saw that a guy was posting a "where am I now" kind of post in different pools. I asked if he was DVC and was pool hopping. He admitted to "No. But I'm only there for 15 mins or so and don't bother anyone. Besides, it's hot here in August" He went on to say "I am DVC but I'm not staying there now. I only live 6 miles away. Besides I spend enough $$$ throughout the week at the parks. I'm not sure what's politically correct" So I told him that he was NOT politically correct and that he was blatantly breaking the rules but hey - he has to look at himself in the mirror every day. That was all I said and the entire post gets pulled - but they can let someone go on and on (even calling people names) about leggings?! I'm so done with that group. End of rant. Thanks.
Up next - Maybe an explanation, a new do and FP picks!
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Hope you get some answers from the dermatologist in August as it must be very distressing to not know why this is happening. Your Disney trip is going to be here before you know it! Love your lists - you're so organized!
But I do hope that they find out what the heck is causing this!!!! You just might have to be rocking some really cute hats in Disney 
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