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Old 09-14-2009, 03:31 PM   #196
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Glad to hear that everything is ok....can't wait to start reading however I will be patient (ok I will try, not sure I am going to be too good at it)
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Old 09-14-2009, 03:51 PM   #197
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Glad youre back and hate to hear that was not mama melroses*L* I didnt think much of my meal there last time and was hoping there was something like that delish in there
I cant wait to hear about your trip but take your time! I want to see those photopass pics for sure!
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Old 09-14-2009, 03:54 PM   #198
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Hope to see you in October (I'll be there 24-26). If not, see you in December! .
I'll finally be in WDW the same time as Princess Sharon OMGosh!!!!!!! And durning my birthday trip to boot.....I'll be the redhead draging DH & Dkids on the look out for you!

Glad you had a good time. Looking forward, as always, to the rest of your TR!
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I will be missing you by a week we will be there Oct. 9 - 13. Oh well, maybe another time.
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Welcome back, Sharon! Missed you around here!

Looking forward to getting all the details.
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Glad to hear everything is fine with you. Can't wait to read all about your adventures. I love your trip reports!
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Glad to see you're home safe and sound! Can't wait to read all about your fun family adventures.
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Whew! Was getting worried about you there, Sharon. It's so unlike you to be quiet for so long.

When will you be there in December?
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Glad to hear you aren't sick and have just been busy.

I am somewhat better though I stayed home today because yesterday was the pits.

But now I'll have P-Sha TR to cheer me up!
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So glad everything is good...and I'm looking forward to this TR a lot. So sad that we'll basically be playing Disney tag and miss each other for the F&WF. Maybe sometime in 2011...which is the next time we will probably be able to afford to go. Can you say..."new mortgage payment?" (But an NYC area PP meet could always be possible )
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Old 09-15-2009, 02:52 AM   #209
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Glad to hear you had such a good time - can't wait to read all about it.
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Well shoot, we're getting there the day after you leave in October. Glad to hear you've got some updates about ready to post. I usually have a slow day on Fridays and use that as my trip report catch-up day. I'm not putting any pressure on ya or anything but I'm just sayin'.....
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