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Sorry about the moving out but having your own place again is a nice thing too. Glad the Disney trip didn't suffer because of the move.
Where in Jersey are you heading? I'm South Jersey, just outside of Philly.
Sorry about the moving out but having your own place again is a nice thing too. Glad the Disney trip didn't suffer because of the move.
Where in Jersey are you heading? I'm South Jersey, just outside of Philly.
The storage unit is in Edison. I am hoping to catch up with my sister and kids (they live in Succasuna) for at least bfast or lunch. It's my BiL's bday so she's not sure she can meet up.
Sidenote: this is one of the reasons I left Jersey (besides cold, crowded and expensive). I don't care for my family, long story but my Mother and I don't talk and I barely speak to my sister. This pains me but I'd rather be away from them then have to deal with the drama that is my family. If my sister told me she was coming to SC (which will NEVER happen) I would drop everything to spend every second with them. I haven't seen the kids in three years!!! We are VERY different she and I.
Anyway, we will be taking 81 up to 78 and heading East (much nicer drive than 95). Not too far from you. I have lived everywhere in Jersey (North as Vernon, South as Toms River)
Sorry to hear about ex-DBF, but it sounds like you are ok with your decision. Good luck on your move and have fun on your NJ trip.
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I knew I Loved ya for a good reason (other than all the drinking and fun you like to have!!! ) but my style is very Animal Kingdom as well...............as a matter of fact, it is still in transition............but I plan after this trip (with the new camera ) to add a very large wall photo collage of sepia printed animal photos!!!!
Sorry about the BF though...........that does suck - but sounds like it is for the best!??!
Can't wait to hear about your NJ road trip! I have friends that we visit there - and it is always a HOOT to go there!
Again, that you for your thoughts! I am desperately trying to fit some kind of visit to anything cool while we are up there since Jennie #1 has never been anywhere near NYC ( I begged even for a quick run to the Statue of Liberty) but we really don't have time. Edison (where my storage unit is) is so crowded and has nothing really to look at besides traffic and convention centers.
Jennie #1 said perhaps we'll make a seperate trip up there for some sightseeing but I really don't see myself ever returning. Maybe for a graduation or big life event. But once I get my stuff, it's over. I've always been a warm weather chick and the only place I'm trying to go is FL. Ok, I'd take a shack (bug free) on an island somewhere and have Jimmy Buffett as a neighbor.
I made a change to my road trip last nite since Carrabbas (one of the restaurants I work at P/T) was closed due to no power. We had a rockin' storm blow in Wednesday nite and lots of people (and stores) were without power until early Friday.
I had reserved a 5'x8' trailer in Jersey to haul back to SC full of my stuff. I was concerned that it would not be large enough AND it only has two wheels. What if we get a blow out on the road?? Yeah, we've got AAA and all but coming back on Sunday, we are running on borrowed time since we will have to travel 12+ hours, unload the trailer, run over to my current place to pick up my bedroom set and then back to the apt. to unload that, return the trailer before midnite and still get sleep for work. Whew!
Oh, let's not forget it costs $300 to rent a 5x8 trailer in NJ.
I went on uhaul.com last nite and changed the ressie (silly, a PPer changing a ressie!!) to pick up a 6x12 trailer with four wheels in SC and take it empty up to NJ and return it three days later back in SC. For, wait for it, wait for it...... $135!!!! For reals!!! It will hardly use any more gas to haul it there empty. Score!
I also called the Dolphin to check on discounts for hotel guests staying the weekend of their Food & Wine Classic. It would be $325+ for the one night stay that would include the Causeway Tasting & Entertainment and all the seminars offered that day. Hmmm.... I decided that the seminars don't interest me (well, maybe the mixology) but I was mainly interested in the tasting. That is only $65. They promised me that tix would still be available the day of for resort guests. Great, that's one less expense I have to pay for right now.
I am still sitting on the ticket fence. On one side is a $293.00 Undercover tourist 3 day PH (plus one day free) + the 3 days I still have on my non expiring pass. On the other side is a $500+ annual pass. What to do. I was set on getting an AP before deciding to move. What if I can't swing another vakay within the next year?? Since the price hike I figured I can wait until the last minute to buy the AP but the Undercover Tourist tickets at 2011 prices are selling fast. I'm going to drive myself crazy with this.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart -Helen Keller
Alrighty then, so I missed out on the notification of the ticket price increase but the Travel Fund Gods have smiled upon me and I did get lucky with airfare.
Southwest is celebrating their 40th bday this year (me too, tomorrow!!) and announced some awesome airfare. I hopped online and was able to keep the same flights yet save $133!!!
Even better, that $133 is now saved in my SWA Travel Funds for a future flight. So this solidifies my choice to get an AP. I MUST take another trip before April 2012!
I am trying to get Jennie #1 to go with me early November to catch WDW at holiday time but she's being a bugger. I'll keep on it. If not, another February trip will come to fruition!!
You might want to check the Mousesavers secret link to Undercovertourist. They still have tickets at the old price!
Thank you!!
I checked UT last week and was really on the fence between a 4 day pass and an AP. But now, with the $133 airfare credit that expires next April, I'll definitely be going back within a year - AP it is!!
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) but my style is very Animal Kingdom as well...............as a matter of fact, it is still in transition............but I plan after this trip (with the new camera 
) to add a very large wall photo collage of sepia printed animal photos!!!!
to rent a 5x8 trailer in NJ.
Gotta use that Disney math! 
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from another "Jennie" who is turning 40 next month! Jeez, there definately seems to be a lot of us out there. 
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