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WOW Glad you are doing well and able to give back when confronted. Checked out the buff site. Interesting styles, patterns, colors and even environmental coatings. That should do you very nice at WDW. Hope Chucker does well this week.
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I just can't believe people anymore. I guess Forrest Gump said it best with "stupid is as stupid does". It is just sooooo disappointing that the stupidity in the world is growing.
Oh well, at least you have a great attitude and WDW to look forward to. [
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Waiting for our next adventure after enjoying our Alaska cruise. Jenn
HELL WEEK IS OVER!!!
Final rehearsal tonight, it went VERY well. I have a few more things to do, but they are kind of fun. Some small stuff to do tomorrow, but all in all, we seem to be ready.
I'm a little disappointed I haven't lost the weight I wanted to, but... I think we are just about set with trip stuff, but we have a ton to do around the house.
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Chuck congrats on survive Hell Week and hats off to your Kitty Cats for defeating my G Men Now hurry up and get that house work done Disney waits at the end of that list
Some people are just so rude! I'm sorry you have to deal with those people are their rude comments.
Glad you've got your travels plans all set and to Chuck on his Hell Week!!
Thanks! I'm so over the rudeness.
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WOW Glad you are doing well and able to give back when confronted. Checked out the buff site. Interesting styles, patterns, colors and even environmental coatings. That should do you very nice at WDW. Hope Chucker does well this week.
Thanks. I've got some other Buffs on order.
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I can't believe the things that come out of people's mouths. Wow!!!
I know, right?!
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Originally Posted by manticorjenn
I just can't believe people anymore. I guess Forrest Gump said it best with "stupid is as stupid does". It is just sooooo disappointing that the stupidity in the world is growing.
Oh well, at least you have a great attitude and WDW to look forward to. [
Exactly. Thanks!
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HELL WEEK IS OVER!!!
Final rehearsal tonight, it went VERY well. I have a few more things to do, but they are kind of fun. Some small stuff to do tomorrow, but all in all, we seem to be ready.
I'm a little disappointed I haven't lost the weight I wanted to, but... I think we are just about set with trip stuff, but we have a ton to do around the house.
We BOTH haven't gotten in shape. Trying to get it together.
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Glad you made it through that week Ok!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Congrats on surviving!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Glad you made it through the week!!
Thanks!
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Good news on surviving the week. Hope you get all you need to get done around the house finished before the trip.
Trying. Vacation will come whether we have gotten everything done or not.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Glad you've made it through the final rehearsal!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by MikeL
Chuck congrats on survive Hell Week and hats off to your Kitty Cats for defeating my G Men Now hurry up and get that house work done Disney waits at the end of that list
Trying! Disney is the carrot dangling in front of us!
I finished ACLS last weekend. Done for another 2 years. Chuck is in the midst of his play run. They also wondered why he didn't audition for the next production (South Pacific) and he had to explain that we would most definitely not be around. The play starts the day after we get back! He did say that he would help with stage if they needed him once we returned.
So now my time can be used for important things - like finalizing things for our trip and getting things together around here. I've also been working on my lists.
(things in bold still need to be done)
To Do
Sort clothes Put $ on prepaid cards
make tip envelopes (for the cruise) - I probably won't do this and just use theirs
decide on costumes and purchase (either costumes or have tee shirts made) Cook and freeze meals for kids for when they house sit
ACLS (I have class in Sept)
Make FP+ choices (8/26)
Do Online Check In - for land and sea
8/25 - Dermatologist appt
Make reservations for our overnight stays on the drive down and back pack clean the house take dog to the vet for yearly shots
Order up our Owner's Locker
To Buy
Costumes (or tee shirts) for Pirate Night/MNSSHP New Bras
HBA stuff (since we are driving, I'm going to take the opportunity to "restock" our Owner's Locker) -
- shampoo (maybe? we may not need it LOL)
- OTC Meds - Tylenol, Motrin, Pepto, Zantac, Tums, Immodium and the like Groceries - stuff to make freezer meals for the kids
- snacks and stuff to bring on the road trip
- travel liquor bottles for the ship
So I have made some progress. Right now it just feels like everything is still up in the air. But I figure this, I've got everything planned and I can just throw some clothes in a suitcase and go. Everything will be fine- I'm sure. I'm just trying not to stress about it. Chuck thinks I over plan anyway.
In just 32 days, we will be packing up the car and taking a much needed road trip to our happy place!
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