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Thanks Cam! Almost done now. The full moon WAS definitely in effect!
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Good luck with the crazy work week--hope that the full moon doesn't make it a scary 3 days!
Not scary - just STUPID! There is a reason they are called LUNATICS.
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Glad you can really start your planning Chuck. It's always fun to look around and see what your going to do.
Good luck at work with the full moon, Coop. for a not too crazy and quick passing of time, so you can get to burn out day!
One more day Sparkly Toes! Then burn out day and I think some list making myself!
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"Emergency VD checks" ewwwwwwwww!!!!
Glad opening nite was a success!
You would be surprised what people consider an emergency at 1:30 am!
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Glad Meg is on the mend and that opening night was a success for Chuck!
Thanks Toodles!
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What no cases of Acute Terminal Cerebral Flatulence I am truely suprised
Nope. No brain farts.
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Thanks again for all the well wishes.Sunday afternoon was just as good,no let down,which often happens after a successful opening night.
So tonight is my first night off in I don't know how long.Plans are to relax with the babies,without them putting me to sleep too early.Doing a quick inventory of shoes and jeans,(underwear,do I need any for 2 weeks away from home!) socks,that kind of little stuff that takes WAY to much time a few days before you leave.BTW,last trip,I changed my socks often(an old USMC trick) and my feet felt wonderful the whole day at the parks.New cushionny socks are the best.(yes I made that word up!)
Yeah - I was the one with blisters! And I wore broken in shoes - it was just that our room was sooooooo far away.
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Foot powder directly into socks is another old Ground Pounders trick that I found works wonders Soaks up the moisture keeping feet and footwear dry
I found peppermint foot cream helps tired feet at the end of the day.
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First of all, Tracy, I am really sorry that I fell so hard behind. You probably already know why from reading my PTR. I'm responding in general first, then to specific stuff that I thought was funny. First of all: I love your writing style. It's like I'm having a conversation with you, and that's one of my favorite styles. Great job! Secondly, I am glad Meg is on the mend. She really is a beautiful dog. I've always wanted a golden retriever...But I live in an apartment, so that'll have to wait! I'll try to stay caught up this time, I promise I am glad you like my writing. I've never done this before and have been very self conscious about it. It means alot that you like it. Thanks. I HAVE been following your PTR. You NEVER have to apologize kiddo. I do understand what you are going through - BTDT. And I can let you know that you CAN come out on the other side (I did)
LOVE the thing about dogs answering the phone but cats letting it go to voicemail. All your kitties are beautiful! David is allergic, so I miss having them around. Your older kitty's picture just screams: I AM QUEEN! Love her attitude! Doesn't it just? And she is!
I don't know why, but reading that made me tear up a little bit. Your love for each other is so apparent in the way you write about him and it's very sweet.
Like I told Sparky - Ain't it sickening? But it's how you and David are!
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Ah yes, new socks are as good as a warm blanket on a cold nite! Cushionny is a word ain't it???
I think so!
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Cushionny works for me
I think he came up with cushionny because he's married to ME!
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Thanks again for all the well wishes.Sunday afternoon was just as good,no let down,which often happens after a successful opening night.
So tonight is my first night off in I don't know how long.Plans are to relax with the babies,without them putting me to sleep too early.Doing a quick inventory of shoes and jeans,(underwear,do I need any for 2 weeks away from home!) socks,that kind of little stuff that takes WAY to much time a few days before you leave.BTW,last trip,I changed my socks often(an old USMC trick) and my feet felt wonderful the whole day at the parks.New cushionny socks are the best.(yes I made that word up!)
Glad to hear you have a night off finally. I don't think you need underwear if you don't plan to leave your room the whole time! Otherwise, if you want to go commando that's fine with us! Just don't wear white shorts, mmmkay?
I like cushionny! I go commando with my socks at WDW, I am a crocs girl!
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Not scary - just STUPID! There is a reason they are called LUNATICS.
One more day Sparkly Toes! Then burn out day and I think some list making myself!
Like I told Sparky - Ain't it sickening? But it's how you and David are!
I think he came up with cushionny because he's married to ME!
You are so right about the lunatics. Luna (moon). I knew that!
I can't wait to see your lists!
Like I said, not sickening...really cute! Jess and David are real sweet together too, your right!
Coop is hard at work,and I have an unbelievable second night off.Too far away to think of anything for our trip,just got a few things crossed off my "chore" list tonight. I did find my small pocket reading glasses,for menus and such.I can usually see everything but print with them off. I did see some cool T's that I would wear on the trip,but I think we're only there for 10 days,so I don't really need T's for a month, HAHA. Did read some cool things on "Chip and Co." if you want to do some Disney reading,and some recent history,it's a cool website.I think they go back to 2009.Coolest thing today: Monsters Inc. ride??? maybe.
Coop is hard at work,and I have an unbelievable second night off.Too far away to think of anything for our trip,just got a few things crossed off my "chore" list tonight. I did find my small pocket reading glasses,for menus and such.I can usually see everything but print with them off. I did see some cool T's that I would wear on the trip,but I think we're only there for 10 days,so I don't really need T's for a month, HAHA. Did read some cool things on "Chip and Co." if you want to do some Disney reading,and some recent history,it's a cool website.I think they go back to 2009.Coolest thing today: Monsters Inc. ride??? maybe.
I read about that too. I follow CHip & Co. on fb. It sounds super cool. I love the Laugh Floor at MK, SO funny! But I would love to see more from that movie, it's one of my faves!
The only way you would need that many shirts is if you changed them half way through the day, 10 X 2.
Glad you had a nice relaxing night off!
. Warning: I will definitely be doing the food porn pictures for my TR.
Can I be the first to say "yay!!!" [/QUOTE]
Yes you can!
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Glad to hear you have a night off finally. I don't think you need underwear if you don't plan to leave your room the whole time! Otherwise, if you want to go commando that's fine with us! Just don't wear white shorts, mmmkay?
I like cushionny! I go commando with my socks at WDW, I am a crocs girl!
You are so right about the lunatics. Luna (moon). I knew that!
I can't wait to see your lists!
I will pick him up some underwear. Nobody has to worry. Like I said - we are NOT commando tourists!
You caught that - (lunatics). So true though! Lists will be coming up soon!
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Coop is hard at work,and I have an unbelievable second night off.Too far away to think of anything for our trip,just got a few things crossed off my "chore" list tonight. I did find my small pocket reading glasses,for menus and such.I can usually see everything but print with them off. I did see some cool T's that I would wear on the trip,but I think we're only there for 10 days,so I don't really need T's for a month, HAHA. Did read some cool things on "Chip and Co." if you want to do some Disney reading,and some recent history,it's a cool website.I think they go back to 2009.Coolest thing today: Monsters Inc. ride??? maybe.
That "honey do" list is never ending is it? Where were your glasses THIS time?
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Sounds like you are enjoying that second night off!
He deserves it! He has been working so hard. OT at work and then with the play - I'm glad he could relax too!
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I read about that too. I follow CHip & Co. on fb. It sounds super cool. I love the Laugh Floor at MK, SO funny! But I would love to see more from that movie, it's one of my faves!
The only way you would need that many shirts is if you changed them half way through the day, 10 X 2.
Glad you had a nice relaxing night off!
Everyone says Chuck sounds like Sully (John Goodman)! And hey there - Ms Sparkly Toes - don't give him any ideas. He will have us running back after lunch just so he can change his clothes and socks!
Another work week done! Let the burn out day commence! I’ve had worse full moon weekends so I can’t really complain but thanks for all the pixies!
List making has started! Actually it started a while ago.
The major stuff:
Resort - BLT - 11/3-11/14 - paid with DVC points
Annual Passes - paid - (will pick up and activate when we arrive)
MVMCP - paid - (have already rec’d those in the mail)
Wild Africa Trek - paid (soooo looking forward to this! - this is our birthday present to each other)
Deluxe Dining Plan - paid (we will still have a lot left over even after our ADR’s!)
Lunch with an Imagineer - reserved (this is OOP and had to be reserved with my travel card)
Minor stuff - yet to get
Tanks, t’s and new underwear (for Chuck too!) Maybe some jeans. The hard part about buying clothes is that we are both dieting and may be a different size come Nov (hopefully!). Also right now, I am “in between” sizes which makes it more difficult. If I lose enough - I won’t have to get new jeans because I already have my “skinny” jeans - LOL. That is my goal! We already have shoes.
The car holder for the cell phone/GPS
Travel shampoo, soap, toothpaste etc. We have a container that is about the size of an Owners Locker and we were going to fill it with this type of stuff (the stuff that we would leave in a real Owners Locker) as a trial to see if we came up with enough to justify getting one. (did that make sense?)
We already bought new luggage (with wheels). After last year’s lugging our stuff halfway around AKL because we were at the very end of the Kudu Trail. And these fit perfectly into the Mini - we already tried!
Financials-
I’m not sure if I explained financials to you all. We have two different “piggy banks” . One gets a couple hundred dollars per pay - period. Then we each get an “allowance” of $200 per pay. This pays for going out to eat, gas for our cars, any extras that we may want/need. Then at the end of the pay period, what is left over from our allowance goes into the second bank. For example -I get $200 but have to buy $40 worth of gas. Then BFF and I go out to dinner for another $40. Then I get a pedicure for $50 and buy something from Avon for $20. I then have $50 left to put in the piggy bank. It’s fun. Sometimes challenging but we like to see who can put more in at the end of two weeks. (It really makes you aware of where your money is going.) DH wants to continue this even after our trip. (We used to do this with $100 each per pay but gas prices went up!) We also have a travel card, which is basically a MasterCard that is like a credit card but is prepaid.
Like I said above - almost all the major stuff is paid for already. We just need to save for souvenirs, tips (and any alcohol I may have - DH doesn’t drink at all), extra treats from F&WF, the Lunch with an Imagineer (which is about $150). Also need to save for travel - hotel, gas and food on the way down and back from the World(that will be what we use the funds from the second bank for)
One of these times we will be able to go down and not have to buy a whole new wardrobe or all of these extras! Sheesh - it seems like a lot! Does everyone do this? (buy new everything for the trip)
It’s too early for packing lists etc. This is just an overview. Any comments/suggestions? Anything I’m forgetting? Right now I’m just treading water. Waiting till it gets closer and we can plan the packing, etc. 78 days! Still counting - still dancing!
I this quote! “There is a natural hootchy-kootchy motion to a goldfish.” - Walt Disney
I will pick him up some underwear. Nobody has to worry. Like I said - we are NOT commando tourists!
You caught that - (lunatics). So true though! Lists will be coming up soon!
Everyone says Chuck sounds like Sully (John Goodman)! And hey there - Ms Sparkly Toes - don't give him any ideas. He will have us running back after lunch just so he can change his clothes and socks!
@ we are not commando tourists! I like that!
I John Goodman! him! Sorry about the shirts, if you were going in July or August that would probably be a great idea...heat sweat. But I think you will be fine in November.
I only buy what I absolutely have to when I go. But don't worry about it, I have read where tons of people on here buy all new stuff to go. I just don't have it to do, the money is going to WDW itself. KWIM?
Glad to hear you have finished with work and are on burnout day.
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Don't know how I missed this PTR, and then when I found it I wanted to make sure I had ample time to read it (so the boss left at 3:30 for vacay - it was time to start reading). Congratulations on the DVC!!! Love the plans, what wonderful ADRs and I love that you have time in there to just relax and take a breather, it so makes the vacation so much better. Once we started to realize we would be heading back each year the commando style of touring really ended...we still have some commando days but we also have those wonderful, whatever we feel like doing days and they are the best.
@ we are not commando tourists! I like that!
I John Goodman! him! Sorry about the shirts, if you were going in July or August that would probably be a great idea...heat sweat. But I think you will be fine in November.
I think we will too!
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I only buy what I absolutely have to when I go. But don't worry about it, I have read where tons of people on here buy all new stuff to go. I just don't have it to do, the money is going to WDW itself. KWIM?
Glad to hear you have finished with work and are on burnout day.
for continued saving! 78 days and counting!
I do know what you mean. I just wish I could get to the place where we don't NEED new jeans, shorts, t's etc (usually because of weight changes)
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Don't know how I missed this PTR, and then when I found it I wanted to make sure I had ample time to read it (so the boss left at 3:30 for vacay - it was time to start reading). Congratulations on the DVC!!! Love the plans, what wonderful ADRs and I love that you have time in there to just relax and take a breather, it so makes the vacation so much better. Once we started to realize we would be heading back each year the commando style of touring really ended...we still have some commando days but we also have those wonderful, whatever we feel like doing days and they are the best.
- and that you waited for the boss to leave to read! We learned last year that we like having "downtime". Those days to us end up being the best times!
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I'm responding in general first, then to specific stuff that I thought was funny. 
First of all: I love your writing style. It's like I'm having a conversation with you, and that's one of my favorite styles. Great job! 
But it's how you and David are!
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Glad to hear you have a night off finally. I don't think you need underwear if you don't plan to leave your room the whole time! 
Otherwise, if you want to go commando that's fine with us! 
"Sparky"(My first trip.)
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