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It's time to move on and move forward.

PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.

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So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!

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Old 05-24-2010, 07:42 PM   #1756
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I get out my ipod and shut my eyes for a while.

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I have too many favorite songs, however Dawn I will PM you my fave son since I don't want to Offend any fellow Passporter Yankee Fans. ! But probably Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" or Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me" if I need a song to put me in a good mood.

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Old 05-25-2010, 10:22 AM   #1757
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An entire day of peace and quiet.

How did get your first PassPorter?
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Old 05-25-2010, 10:22 AM   #1758
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Sorry. How did you get your first PassPorter?
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Old 05-25-2010, 10:44 AM   #1759
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I was in the bookstore looking for Disney information when this lady walked up behind me, tapped me on the shoulder, took the book from my hand, put Passporter in it and said "This one." and walked away. It was kind of creepy at the time, but turned out to be really awesome!

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I was in the bookstore looking for Disney information when this lady walked up behind me, tapped me on the shoulder, took the book from my hand, put Passporter in it and said "This one." and walked away. It was kind of creepy at the time, but turned out to be really awesome!

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Very creepy but a great story hahah...

I first fell in love in High School with a guy my husband, several years later, punched at a halloween party a few years ago. Amazing how things work out. ... or not.

Q: What is your favorite memory of your grandparents?

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Old 05-26-2010, 11:36 AM   #1761
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The time I spend at Disney with them.

How warm is it today?
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Mid 80's today

Have you ever gone hang gliding, bungee-jumping or parachuting?
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No but I did go cliff diving (or jumping would be a better word for it) and boy what a rush. I do have zip-lining on my bucket list, it looks just totally amazing

If money and employment was not an issue and you could move anywhere where would it be?
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If money and employment were not an issue? Isn't there technically a policy that says you can't live in Disney as a vacationer? Honestly, I would probably buy a house near my family as a "home base" and then travel A LOT. I have a major wander lust bug.
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oops...forgot to post a question.

If you could travel in time, WHEN would you go? and why?
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Not too far back - just to when my daughters and son were little. I love them as adults but I'd like to spend time with those three children again.



Would you rather have 5 days in a deluxe or 10 days in a value WDW resort? (I'd go value for more time but then I have a long way to travel)
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Definitely 10 days at a value. I'd like to stay as long as I could.

What is the FIRST thing you do when you arrive at your resort?
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Look out the window.

Name your favorite band.
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Bon Jovi

what singer's voice annoys you?
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Mel C from the Spice Girls really grates on me although I have a few...right now i have to turn off the radio when i hear "gaga ro-romance".

Do you have a song that reminds you of a specific holiday memory?

(I have a ton but i totally associate Matchbox Twenty with Orlando. My 2 obsessions! Rob Thomas & Disney!)
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