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THOSE COSTUMES ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for pictures!
Regarding NKOTB I accidentally stumbled upon one of their concerts back in the 80's. We went to Six Flags (NJ) on a rainy day figuring NO ONE would be there due to the weather. Arriving shortly after the gates opened, the tix taker told us we just made it since the park was almost full to capacity! We looked left and right - not a soul around They were all at the back of the park in line for the concert which was at 7pm - it was just shy of 11am!!! It was the best day at Six Flags ever, we rode every ride three times, no wait. When it was all said and done, we still were able to see the concert (tiffany opened) in the pouring rain. Um, side note: when we got to the car we stripped down to our skivies for the hour long drive home. As we waited in traffic, the tour bus pulled up next to us. Now I'm sure Jordan got to see me in my bra & panties!!! LOL
THOSE COSTUMES ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for pictures!
Regarding NKOTB I accidentally stumbled upon one of their concerts back in the 80's. We went to Six Flags (NJ) on a rainy day figuring NO ONE would be there due to the weather. Arriving shortly after the gates opened, the tix taker told us we just made it since the park was almost full to capacity! We looked left and right - not a soul around They were all at the back of the park in line for the concert which was at 7pm - it was just shy of 11am!!! It was the best day at Six Flags ever, we rode every ride three times, no wait. When it was all said and done, we still were able to see the concert (tiffany opened) in the pouring rain. Um, side note: when we got to the car we stripped down to our skivies for the hour long drive home. As we waited in traffic, the tour bus pulled up next to us. Now I'm sure Jordan got to see me in my bra & panties!!! LOL
THOSE COSTUMES ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for pictures!
Regarding NKOTB I accidentally stumbled upon one of their concerts back in the 80's. We went to Six Flags (NJ) on a rainy day figuring NO ONE would be there due to the weather. Arriving shortly after the gates opened, the tix taker told us we just made it since the park was almost full to capacity! We looked left and right - not a soul around They were all at the back of the park in line for the concert which was at 7pm - it was just shy of 11am!!! It was the best day at Six Flags ever, we rode every ride three times, no wait. When it was all said and done, we still were able to see the concert (tiffany opened) in the pouring rain. Um, side note: when we got to the car we stripped down to our skivies for the hour long drive home. As we waited in traffic, the tour bus pulled up next to us. Now I'm sure Jordan got to see me in my bra & panties!!! LOL
I actually think I was there that very same night!!!!!!! I went to see NKOTB at Great Adventure ( Six Flags) and it was a rainy day. Maybe like 88', 89'?? I think they only had that one show there! Small world!!
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Ok, I am all caught up!
I love all of the great pictures of your family and the history of your trips!
You really look like your mom!
You made great choices for your group with your ADRs!
I was never at the lounge for the mid day selection.
Breakfast was always good - oatmeal, bagels, fruit, pastries.
Sounds like a great time at the concert!
What a great job you did on the costumes! Very cute!
It won't be long now!!!
I love the costumes, they turned out so cute! Lexi wasn't into Jake and the Neverland Pirates when it first started, but now she likes it. Its a cute show and I don't mind watching it either.
The costumes came out GREAT! (We've been hoping "Jake" joins the cast @ "Play & Dine H & V" character meals @ HS by the time we get there; Doesn't look like it now that we only have 47 days left before we go there. We're big fans of that show & that place could use the boost!) I hope we get to see you all in your costumes!
I cant see the pics of the costumes here at work booooo but I will check them out later at home. OMG...I wouldve died when I saw matthew morrison. I have a huge crush on him right now. Im watching glee season one now and am almost finished. He's such a great singer and dancer! I loved NKOTB and BSB...I saw one BSB concert in college and two NSYNC concerts LOL I couldnt find anyone who wanted to go to the concert here in Charlotte so I missed out But it sounds like you had a blast!
I actually think I was there that very same night!!!!!!! I went to see NKOTB at Great Adventure ( Six Flags) and it was a rainy day. Maybe like 88', 89'?? I think they only had that one show there! Small world!!
Sorry to hijack here Kelly
hahaha!!! How funny is that? We rode Rolling Thunder so many times in a row, our faces were red from the stinging rain. My friend also lost her purse going around a bend!
I also am one of the fans who hopes Jake shows up at a meet and greet. .
I actually think I was there that very same night!!!!!!! I went to see NKOTB at Great Adventure ( Six Flags) and it was a rainy day. Maybe like 88', 89'?? I think they only had that one show there! Small world!!
Sorry to hijack here Kelly
Hijack away!
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Great job on the costumes Kelly! Hope Lukas is feeling better.
Thanks! He's still a bit crabby at times, but nothing like it was, so I'm assuming they're coming in.
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Ok, I am all caught up!
I love all of the great pictures of your family and the history of your trips!
You really look like your mom!
You made great choices for your group with your ADRs!
I was never at the lounge for the mid day selection.
Breakfast was always good - oatmeal, bagels, fruit, pastries.
Sounds like a great time at the concert!
What a great job you did on the costumes! Very cute!
It won't be long now!!!
For my senior high school pics I had some taken with my mom to show that we looked different. Result - FAIL!
We've eaten the mid day snacks a few times - nothing too exciting, but we can make do or have snacks for another time.
51 days!!!!
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I love the costumes, they turned out so cute! Lexi wasn't into Jake and the Neverland Pirates when it first started, but now she likes it. Its a cute show and I don't mind watching it either.
It is a cute show and I don't mind watching it either.
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Poor little Lukas -- 6 teeth at once!
Your costumes are awesome! Excellent work!
Thanks Cam!
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The costumes came out GREAT! (We've been hoping "Jake" joins the cast @ "Play & Dine H & V" character meals @ HS by the time we get there; Doesn't look like it now that we only have 47 days left before we go there. We're big fans of that show & that place could use the boost!) I hope we get to see you all in your costumes!
That would be greaat if he was at H&V. I think Handy Manny & Oso have been added. They seem to play Little Einsteins more than they used to and Dylan has really been into them lately so he'd probably be good with anyone, but Jake would definitely be a bonus. We're going to try to eat here next year.
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I cant see the pics of the costumes here at work booooo but I will check them out later at home. OMG...I wouldve died when I saw matthew morrison. I have a huge crush on him right now. Im watching glee season one now and am almost finished. He's such a great singer and dancer! I loved NKOTB and BSB...I saw one BSB concert in college and two NSYNC concerts LOL I couldnt find anyone who wanted to go to the concert here in Charlotte so I missed out But it sounds like you had a blast!
Bummer on the pics! Let me know if you can't see them later.
Yes Matthew Morrison is AMAZING - in every way.
Sorry you couldn't find anyone to go with you. Becki & I have made a pact that we'll see NKOTB anytime they come to STL.
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I also am one of the fans who hopes Jake shows up at a meet and greet. .
That would be awesome. Lukas dances and goes crazy everytime he hears the theme song to the show.
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They were all at the back of the park in line for the concert which was at 7pm - it was just shy of 11am!!! It was the best day at Six Flags ever, we rode every ride three times, no wait. When it was all said and done, we still were able to see the concert (tiffany opened) in the pouring rain. Um, side note: when we got to the car we stripped down to our skivies for the hour long drive home. As we waited in traffic, the tour bus pulled up next to us. Now I'm sure Jordan got to see me in my bra & panties!!! LOL
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He's such a great singer and dancer! I loved NKOTB and BSB...I saw one BSB concert in college and two NSYNC concerts LOL I couldnt find anyone who wanted to go to the concert here in Charlotte so I missed out
But it sounds like you had a blast!
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