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Eight Days a Week - the Bakelin Invasion - PreTR **Updated 4/2**
Here we go again. Yes, I just finally finished my Nov. WDW/DCL TR. Andy said it's not even cold in the ground yet.... and I'm starting another TR. Anybody want to go ahead and place bets on how long this takes me? You won't hurt my feelings, I promise (but I would like to be cut in on the winnings )
So let's get straight to it, shall we?
What on earth is that title about??? Let me start with the photo below.
Thanks to Andy for my Photoshopping lesson But he says I get to take full credit for that one b/c I did it all by myself
So what is that all about? Well, we knew we'd have to get back down to the World, in fact we were already planning it while we were there in Nov. As soon as we got back home from the cruise we booked ourselves at Pop Century for part of my Spring Break. Once that was done we started harassing those Bakers about what meals they wanted to have with us. The Andy and Pom show moved from myspace to Facebook (which apparently has been on a hiatus as of late..... Andy just said that new episodes will be returning this Spring). And on the Andy and Pom show it was decided one meal would have to be Nine Dragons. Pom loves himself some Nine Dragons, I've never eaten there, and Andy ate there a long time ago on what he calls a "date". He says it was his "first date" Pardon me while I continue to at him........
Okay, I'm over it.
SO, back in August while at the AK with Brandi we found out that Pom also really loved Tusker House b/c Donald is there and wanted to do breakfast there, so I made the decision we'd do that one as well.
Time went by and as time goes by the Loflins send "miss you" messages to the Bakers and vice versa. I created a photo album on my Facebook in honor of the two clans and we had the discussion of Baker + Loflin = Bakelins. So there's where you're getting the "Bakelin" part from
Now we are only 24 days and some hours away from our trip. There, of course, have been many changes made along the way. Those will all be addressed in good time. Andy added that it has been dramatic. Isn't it always?
So, I'll begin with the basics...... As you can see from the title of the TR we're going to stick with a Beatles theme here.....
SO, let's start in honor of Meet the Beatles with "Meet the Bakelins"
Who: Me, 28, this will be my 12th trip to WDW, Andy, 28, this is his 14th trip, 12th with me - We are apparently also known as the "Bakeheads"
Also popping in from time to time will be Brandi and Tom (aka Pom) Baker, who have recently dubbed themselves as "Loflinites" (I think it sounds like a cult..... ...cool....)
When: Originally booked for April 14 - 18. Changes were made to this, and I will address them later. But suffice it to say we'll be there now from April 11 - 18
Where: As stated earlier, we originally booked at Pop Century, but due to changes in the dates we moved to All Star Movies, which will be a first for us.
Why: Why not? It's the Flower and Garden Festival which we really enjoyed last year. It'll be nice to be there during that time without our former traveling companions. If you don't remember or know that story, be glad
Coming up: "I've got to admit, it's getting better, getting better all the time"
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OMG, Great start!!! the photo!!
No guesses on how long it is going to take you to finish! Have you seen how long my latest TR has been taking?? So, I'm no one to talk...take as much time as you need!
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Exicted to see another Melissa and Andy TR. Love the picture...can't wait to hear all the plans and changes. The first change sounds great already....3 more days at WDW, sounds the start of a great plan.
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And yeah . . . you take as much time as you need to to finish your report . . . I am so not one to do the "HURRY UP!!!!" thing. I am only halfway through my MouseFest report.
Can't wait to hear about ur trip! We will be staying at All Star Movies in August so I can't wait to hear your thoughts about the resort! Enjoy your Trip!!
I have to admit that I was totally shocked to see your trip was extended by 3 days. As if anyone believed a 4 day trip would be enough. Great picture and start.
OM freakin' G. That picture is the best thing I've ever seen. I'm so excited to read this TR, so take as long as you need. It will tide me over until my next trip (2011 )!!! LOL. And I do remember the last FGF fiasco of a trip and can't believe that's been a year already . . . . . I know this one will be better. And I'm sure you and Andy will like All Star. Danny and I stayed at both Music and Movies and enjoyed both . . . .
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But he says I get to take full credit for that one b/c I did it all by myself 
He says it was his "first date" 
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)!!! LOL. And I do remember the last FGF fiasco of a trip and can't believe that's been a year already . . . . . 
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