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Got a text from Eileen a couple of hours ago - they are headed to Spoodles, which, as she notes, is a change in their ADR plans. Spontaneous, I love it! She also sent this picture, just to rub it in.
Just finished up with shopping -- I did find some fun trinkets for Calder, but came up snake eyes for myself and Bob (LSDH). I just can't find stuff on property anymore. (Cheryl, I'll pick up that Eeyore for you if you're serious.)
My wozes look yummy and that peony is still so fresh -- I'm sure it will all be wilting by the time I get back. Why, oh why did I get talked into a trip during peak season for my garden?
By the by, I had read here that the latest Mickey Monitor had announced an additional discount for AP holders. I was sure it said at WOD and I asked about it -- nope, it's still 10%. The 20% discount is on dining with an AP discount. Just FYI!
Tomorrow is a slow morning (with no park time except a water park for the boys) followed by the P&PParty, hopefully with Jill and her fam damily.
Thanks everyone for the great updates from the CLT and Bob you are cracking me up with your untrip report. Keep it up. I am sorry that Calder will have to be in therapy after his mothers betrayal for a business trip. Hopefully the trinkets she has found will keep it to just a one time session.
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They caught us all smiling and looking at the camera!!!
Just finished up with shopping -- I did find some fun trinkets for Calder, but came up snake eyes for myself and Bob (LSDH). I just can't find stuff on property anymore.
I think the key there is "on property." Unless the property is Wrigley Field, I'm hard to shop for there.
Since I wasn't obvious enough the last time, THIS would go very well HERE (and would go a long way towards healing our relationship, paleophile!).
Yeesh. See what I have to put up with, people?
LSDH
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I think the key there is "on property." Unless the property is Wrigley Field, I'm hard to shop for there.
So true, so true...
Lesley, that Cubs gnome for that corner hosta bed (actually dubbed "Rob's corner" by my garden enabler, Emanuella) would be wonderful. It looks like he saw it on eBay, but if you see it on your travels, let me know. (I'll be checking eBay too)
We are currently lounging and noshing. Sharon should be here soon for breakfast. Karen and I are hopeful that she'll be sleeping with us tonight. (Bob, you should worry less about that big dino and more about me "playing for the other side.")
I'll send out more "love" updates when we do anything exciting.
Eileen
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Spontaneous, I love it! She also sent this picture, just to rub it in. 
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this TR is outta control!!! 
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