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Old 08-04-2014, 07:43 PM   #46
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Vacation time is almost here!! I love your plans!!

Rock'n'Roller Coaster was our bribe ride for my DD when she was 12 and it was my last time. I now get vertigo on all the "thrill" rides! She is now 18 and I can't get her off the thing!!

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Sorry you only got one time together. Dd is still insisting "no" on TOT. Bribes might not work this year.
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Almost Disney Time! Students in most of the school systems around here start school tomorrow. The other two school districts start next Wednesday. Very short summer, indeed.
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We're on our way! Dh ended up being able to take off work for the whole day, so we were on the road around 4:20am. Now, at 8:00, we have had one breakfast/potty stop and have seen two vehicles getting searched! The SC state police must be on the look-out for someone or something.
So, as I read PP and we listen to Reedy Creek Radio on our way to WDW, I ask you - are we obsessed? One more hour and we'll be halfway there! Have a great week everybody!
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Love your plans and I'm sure you're having a great time there now!
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