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Absolutely beautiful sunset! Epcot looks like it was loads of fun! We've met Amy in real time, too and she is a sweetheart. In fact, we're looking forward to spending time with her again this trip. I wish you had pictures of the two of you swatting the mosquitos!
The balcony got ALOT of use. Stay tuned, and you can hear one of my very favorite moments when we just could not stop laughing with delight from a surprise on the balcony.
It really is amazing how we can bump into people like that. It IS a small world, after all!
The funniest thing about the mosquitos is that Tara and I both work in schools with kids who tend to be more the risk taker and climber type than most. We are so used to saying "That's not safe! Get down! We don't climb on furniture!" We were laughing at how, in our attempt not to be eaten alive that night, we were jumping and climbing without thinking.
No, I did not get any photos, but here is a video that shows what the night was like for us while killing the mouse-skittos:
Hahahahahaaaahhahhaaa I am stuck with the scene in my head of you and Tara bouncing on the beds, swatting at huge mosquitoes. Great TR Sandy I'll have to come back and see what happens next.
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I loved the link and I am still giggling picturing you and Tara bouncing from wall to bed and off the balcony railing to swat mosquitoes. The story that keeps giving a smile..... Sandy, you are a jewel!
Enjoyed the update and the the link. Your view from the balcony is inspiring. Looks like you had a great evening at Epcot. Glad you see that you were able to catch up with Amy. I have met her several times. She is a very nice person.
I am so enjoying this TR, especially how it fulfilled your long ago wish. I loved hearing everyone's wishes...I think it is many of those Wishes that have brought most of us here (I know it did for me ) Can't wait to hear more.
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Enjoyed the update and the the link. Your view from the balcony is inspiring. Looks like you had a great evening at Epcot. Glad you see that you were able to catch up with Amy. I have met her several times. She is a very nice person.
Amy is fun as a co-guide, too.
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I am so enjoying this TR, especially how it fulfilled your long ago wish. I loved hearing everyone's wishes...I think it is many of those Wishes that have brought most of us here (I know it did for me ) Can't wait to hear more.
I think it is great to indulge your inner child!
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What a great night!
You bet!
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Great update and I the pictures from your balcony...very beautiful and definitely a dream
Looking forward to more updates!
More like a dream come true!
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Great photos of the sunset! Gotta love that balcony view!
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Love the update Sandy. Great pics and views from your CR balcony. Can't wait for more updates.
Sorry, to hear about your ice bus from hell experience. I've been on a few of these as well. At least you know the a.c. was working!
Been off the board for a week or so with a bad pc experience. Viruses can be quite deadly, what they can do to your pc. But, everything is up and running now smoothly with a couple of upgrades!
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the pictures from your balcony...very beautiful and definitely a dream 
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I've been on a few of these as well. At least you know the a.c. was working! 
But, everything is up and running now smoothly with a couple of upgrades! 
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