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My gosh I'm WAY WAY WAY out of the loop, but I'm here before you go, so I count that as a win! LOL!
I'm excited to read about your South Africa trip when you do it, but I'm also excited to follow along on this one. It sounds fabulous!
Yes, I do know the secret surprise... and I am more than happy to tell you all what it is! It's... Pssssssssssssht. Come on now. LOL!
Suffice it to say, I think she'll enjoy her surprise. I know I would enjoy her surprise!!
I can't wait to hear all about everything you see and do and eat! Oh man you're going to have the best time!
And you are SO RIGHT about me not talking about something, because when I do, it just falls apart, lol. I have two somethings in the pipeline for the next 6 months... but that's ALL I'm going to say. I'll start the PTR for them a few days prior to each trip, lol! Because MAN... I'm SO not taking any chances!
I'll hope my mojo doesn't extend to you - though I think it won't! Your travel mojo is as amazing as Sharon's weather mojo!
Yay, Laurie, day after tomorrow! I can't believe the time is almost here! It seems like we've been talking about this trip for such a long time now!
By the way, I'm still trying to figure out how I can smuggle myself in your luggage...I'm so jealous that you get to go to the Muppets and Imagineers studios!!!
I wish you could come, too! The studio tours will be amazing!
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I can check in for my flight in 10 hours!
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You're so close!
I'm thinking of going to see Brave tomorrow to keep myself from going crazy.
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What a scary call to get in the middle of the night!! Glad your mom is okay though.
Thanks! I saw her today and the nurses told me not to worry and to just relax and have fun. They're amazing!
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Originally Posted by Principessa_di_Fata
My gosh I'm WAY WAY WAY out of the loop, but I'm here before you go, so I count that as a win! LOL!
I'm excited to read about your South Africa trip when you do it, but I'm also excited to follow along on this one. It sounds fabulous!
Yes, I do know the secret surprise... and I am more than happy to tell you all what it is! It's... Pssssssssssssht. Come on now. LOL!
Suffice it to say, I think she'll enjoy her surprise. I know I would enjoy her surprise!!
I can't wait to hear all about everything you see and do and eat! Oh man you're going to have the best time!
And you are SO RIGHT about me not talking about something, because when I do, it just falls apart, lol. I have two somethings in the pipeline for the next 6 months... but that's ALL I'm going to say. I'll start the PTR for them a few days prior to each trip, lol! Because MAN... I'm SO not taking any chances!
I'll hope my mojo doesn't extend to you - though I think it won't! Your travel mojo is as amazing as Sharon's weather mojo!
Glad you're here, Melanie! I'm NEVER superstitious except the week before a trip-- I'll throw salt over my shoulder, walk around ladders. Now I'm all curious about your "two somethings", but DON'T say anything!
And, see--- I'm not even going to try to get you to spill the surprise. I'm going to enjoy getting into Jeannie's car and just going with the flow!
And, see--- I'm not even going to try to get you to spill the surprise. I'm going to enjoy getting into Jeannie's car and just going with the flow!
This is something that you and Melanie will love, ESPECIALLY Melanie, lol!
I emailed my friend to confirm the surprise is still ok on Saturday. He emailed me back instructions of who will be taking care of us on "Friday" at which time I had a minor heart attack! Oh no, I shouldn't have told Melanie...her PTR karma caught up with us! You know I'm just teasing you, Melanie! I immediately emailed my friend back and said, "It's Saturday. You meant to say Saturday, right?!" His reply was, "Yes, Saturday. I'm tired." Poor guy!
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This is something that you and Melanie will love, ESPECIALLY Melanie, lol!
I emailed my friend to confirm the surprise is still ok on Saturday. He emailed me back instructions of who will be taking care of us on "Friday" at which time I had a minor heart attack! Oh no, I shouldn't have told Melanie...her PTR karma caught up with us! You know I'm just teasing you, Melanie! I immediately emailed my friend back and said, "It's Saturday. You meant to say Saturday, right?!" His reply was, "Yes, Saturday. I'm tired." Poor guy!
Poor Melanie! We'll make her afraid to post at all!
This is something that you and Melanie will love, ESPECIALLY Melanie, lol!
I emailed my friend to confirm the surprise is still ok on Saturday. He emailed me back instructions of who will be taking care of us on "Friday" at which time I had a minor heart attack! Oh no, I shouldn't have told Melanie...her PTR karma caught up with us! You know I'm just teasing you, Melanie! I immediately emailed my friend back and said, "It's Saturday. You meant to say Saturday, right?!" His reply was, "Yes, Saturday. I'm tired." Poor guy!
HAHAHAHAHA! Reading that I about had a heart attack myself!! I'm so glad my karma hasn't rubbed off on you ladies!! I'm pretty sure it's restricted to just me, though!
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Poor Melanie! We'll make her afraid to post at all!
LOL no kidding!! Maybe I'll withhold commentary til the trip is over!
I'm so excited to read along! Jeannie, be sure to text me!! I can't wait to hear all about it! I know what you mean about being superstitious before a trip. I've come to accept that any non-Disney trip is going to be either canceled or completely changed by the time it happens... and the day or two before any Disney trip I will somehow hurt myself to the point where I require pain medication on the trip. It's absolutely unbelievable but it has happened to me before my last four trips. LOL! Again, I think that horrible karma is just restricted to me and isn't contagious!
Maybe too late for you, but did you see the article in today's Passporter, written by Cheryl, on packing for Alaska?
Can't wait to hear about the surprise!!
So glad you are feeling comfortable about Mom....now go and enjoy yourself....you deserve a great vacation!
Danielle
Thanks, Danielle!
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Maybe too late for you, but did you see the article in today's Passporter, written by Cheryl, on packing for Alaska?
Can't wait to hear about the surprise!!
I did read it, Colleen! I thought it was a great article and very helpful. I'd forgotten my earmuffs and threw those in the suitcase when she mentioned that she needed her hat! Thanks, Cheryl!
Laurie, I can never completely relax till I'm sitting at the gate waiting to board... and I always get on the plane! Don't worry, everything will be fine!
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Oh man you're going to have the best time!
I can check in for my flight in 10 hours!
You know I'm just teasing you, Melanie! I immediately emailed my friend back and said, "It's Saturday. You meant to say Saturday, right?!" His reply was, "Yes, Saturday. I'm tired." Poor guy!
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