I Don’t Wanna Grow Up – 30th Birthday Trip x2, August 7-11, 2010 - Page 11 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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65 days to go: Empire Strikes Back was released on May 21.
Mike is going to L-O-V-E this trivia fact tonight when he reads it. He loves Star Wars and is a bit sad that he'll miss this year's SWW this year, especially since the logo has to do with Boba Fett and Billy Dee Williams will be there this year! Oh well, another year we'll make it back - maybe in 2012.
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65 days to go: Empire Strikes Back was released on May 21.
Mike is going to L-O-V-E this trivia fact tonight when he reads it. He loves Star Wars and is a bit sad that he'll miss this year's SWW this year, especially since the logo has to do with Boba Fett and Billy Dee Williams will be there this year! Oh well, another year we'll make it back - maybe in 2012.
May 21 is my DM's beday. I remember standing in line outside the Alabama theatre waiting and waiting and waiting to see this movie. My Mom was impressed though cause I actually sat still and watched the movie once we went in to see it, I was 9. She loves Star Wars too and most of my beday/christmas gifts when I was younger was either Star Wars themed or Star Trek themed!
This year's SWW did seem to have a good group representing the franchise.
i've missed so many updates! But I'm caught up now Love the plans. I am trying to work in afternoon tea for my birthday we are still working on that! LOVE the shirts! I also was thinking how clever you are to think of getting the vinylmation signed happy birthday in every language how cool of an idea is that? I never thought of that for my 30th birthday! also the decorating of the room was something I never thought of either....but too kewl!
I really like the countdown facts...it was the year I was turning two
cant wait to hear more of the countdown....it keeps me occupied until my upcoming trip
May 21 is my DM's beday. I remember standing in line outside the Alabama theatre waiting and waiting and waiting to see this movie. My Mom was impressed though cause I actually sat still and watched the movie once we went in to see it, I was 9. She loves Star Wars too and most of my beday/christmas gifts when I was younger was either Star Wars themed or Star Trek themed!
This year's SWW did seem to have a good group representing the franchise.
That's a great story Shelley! Mike has gotten a lot of SW themed gifts as well - I usually always get him some figures for his stocking.
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i've missed so many updates! But I'm caught up now Love the plans. I am trying to work in afternoon tea for my birthday we are still working on that! LOVE the shirts! I also was thinking how clever you are to think of getting the vinylmation signed happy birthday in every language how cool of an idea is that? I never thought of that for my 30th birthday! also the decorating of the room was something I never thought of either....but too kewl!
I really like the countdown facts...it was the year I was turning two
cant wait to hear more of the countdown....it keeps me occupied until my upcoming trip
You're back!! We've missed you around here - that new job must be keeping you busy. Thanks for all the great comments - you & Dawn are so good about pumping people up!
64 days to go: On May 22, Pac Man was released.
I'm sure lots of people know about this game and remember playing the arcade game.
Tomorrow is my company picnic and it's supposed to be a hot one - high of 92! We have lots of things planned (I'm on the activity committee) and some great prizes to give away. We'll see how much rest I need Sunday from the day's events!
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Star Wars and is a bit sad that he'll miss this year's SWW this year, especially since the logo has to do with Boba Fett and Billy Dee Williams will be there this year! Oh well, another year we'll make it back - maybe in 2012.
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She loves Star Wars too and most of my beday/christmas gifts when I was younger was either Star Wars themed or Star Trek themed! 
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