Is That a Raincloud Over My Head? EMTPEJ's Land & Sea Adventure **Updated 10/28** - Page 12 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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yay finally caught up! aww thanks for the mention
love the matching shirts now, but really, who does laundry ON VACATION lol
that is illegal!!
so glad you got to meet danielle and her lovely family
sorry about the rain, did judi stop her cloud chasing duties lol
but really, who does laundry ON VACATION lol
that is illegal!!
That's too funny! Especially because my DH asked me today "Is there some sort of laundry facility nearby?" "Umm.... Yes dear" For the 400th time "We have a washer/dryer in our room" So I guess my DH will be on laundry duty too! Maybe that will be a new Disney tradition... the men do the laundry?
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That's too funny! Especially because my DH asked me today "Is there some sort of laundry facility nearby?" "Umm.... Yes dear" For the 400th time "We have a washer/dryer in our room" So I guess my DH will be on laundry duty too! Maybe that will be a new Disney tradition... the men do the laundry?
With all that rain, you just gotta laugh! I would have never known you had that raincloud over your head based on the pictures, you all seem to be having a wonderful time in spite of that raincloud!
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I'm finally all caught up.......wow what I have missed!!!
Glad you had a great time w/Danielle & family-she's a wonderful lady and I hope to someday meet all of youns!!
Love the shirts you got for the Luau-sorry it was a bit damp though!!
If I can ever get my mom on a plane and get her to Disney with me & the kiddos, I'm going to invest in a Wishes cruise. No frets about shedding tears thru IllumiNations; I've never seen that show but I cry the whole way through Wishes each and every time-even when watching on YouTube!
So glad that the rain took a breather for your Illuminations cruise. Sounds like it was a great time.
I met a fellow Passporter by chance the other day at the mall and my daughters just stood there rolling their eyes as she and I went on and on about our happy place. I just love how they just don't get it.
More please!
Yeah, the kids seem to say that we don't get what they are "talkin' 'bout" either!
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Glad you had a great time on the cruise with Danielle and her family More please
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I'll have to keep the Illuminations Cruise on my list of To-Do things for one of my upcoming trips... Maybe birthday trip in Feb (Nah too cold!) Perhaps Mother-Daughter trip in May.
I'll have to put a shout out I guess! It sounds like SO MUCH FUN!
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Aww, EJ - that was so sweet! Having never met any fellow PPers before, I can just imagine how special it was to share an Illuminations Cruise.
The photos you took came out great - can't wait to read Danielle's take on the evening, too.
Glad the rain went away for you all and you went to sleep savoring a happy day.
I'm waiting, too!
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Great Illuminations cruise!
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Glad the rain held off for your cruise!! What a great time with a fellow Passporter and her family!!!!
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That does sound like an awesome PassPorter meet!
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yay finally caught up! aww thanks for the mention
love the matching shirts now, but really, who does laundry ON VACATION lol
that is illegal!!
so glad you got to meet danielle and her lovely family
sorry about the rain, did judi stop her cloud chasing duties lol
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Glad the rain stopped so you could all enjoy your cruise and that you got to spend time with Danielle and family...
Great surprise with the tiaras....I am sure all the pricesses enjoyed them.
Can't wait to hear more...
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With all that rain, you just gotta laugh! I would have never known you had that raincloud over your head based on the pictures, you all seem to be having a wonderful time in spite of that raincloud!
More please!
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I'm finally all caught up.......wow what I have missed!!!
Glad you had a great time w/Danielle & family-she's a wonderful lady and I hope to someday meet all of youns!!
Love the shirts you got for the Luau-sorry it was a bit damp though!!
If I can ever get my mom on a plane and get her to Disney with me & the kiddos, I'm going to invest in a Wishes cruise. No frets about shedding tears thru IllumiNations; I've never seen that show but I cry the whole way through Wishes each and every time-even when watching on YouTube!
Can't wait to read more.
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What a great PassPorter meet!! Sounds like you shared a wonderful cruise! Can't wait to hear more
Thanks, everybody! It was great, just being there! You know how it is!
It was really great sharing it with someone else who really understands!
I think my DW has finally seen the light and loves the mouse!
I think I caught your raincloud!! Though not as bad as yours, we've had the rain every day too, but mostly just a little bit. Although there is a hurricane aheadin' this way!! Looking forward to reading more of your TR!
Oh and my DH doing the laundry turned into me doing the laundry....though he did fold!
I think I caught your raincloud!! Though not as bad as yours, we've had the rain every day too, but mostly just a little bit. Although there is a hurricane aheadin' this way!! Looking forward to reading more of your TR!
Oh and my DH doing the laundry turned into me doing the laundry....though he did fold!
Karen, I hope you do not get rained out!
Hurricane, stay away!
Well, folding is a start! (I still have yet to find all of my laundry.. I think it got mixed up with my BILs somehow)
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Just catching up. I am really enjoying your TR. Ya know, despite that pesky stormcloud, you and your family are still having such a fun time! Can't wait to hear more!
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I would have never known you had that raincloud over your head based on the pictures, you all seem to be having a wonderful time in spite of that raincloud!
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