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Great job on the makeup! Good luck getting everything done!
Thanks! We're getting there with the to do list!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Love the headpiece and the makeup. You look beautiful! Still plenty to do on the list, but it looks do-able. Good luck getting everything done and keeping your sanity as you do it!
Thanks Laurie! So far so good. Things are getting done.
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Love the costume and the makeup is perfect! getting that to do list done!
Thanks Cam!
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Originally Posted by chezp
You look great! Sounds like you're just about set - not long now! thewave:
Thanks Cheryl!
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Originally Posted by MikeL
Love the costume Chuck will have his own Cleopatra Queen of Denial
Ain't that the truth!
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
As I said on FB, I absolutely LOVE your costume - you look beautiful - it was made for you!!!
Thanks Lisa!
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Originally Posted by mommapants
FINALLY getting a chance to catch up. So sorry about the hair issue but you really have a great attitide. Love the costume. You are getting so close now. You must be going crazy with excitement
Thanks! Crazy with excitement - or just plain crazy! Lol!
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Love the headpiece and the makeup!! Good Luck getting everything on your list done!! Won't be long before you are on your way!!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by lindawdw
I love your costume and make-up!!!! You're so organized with your lists It's amazing how much work goes into planning the perfect vacation!
Thanks. I don't feel so organized right now. Everything will come together though.
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Originally Posted by xwewhisper
Only a few final things left to do for you now! You'll be there in no time
Just a couple more things (and one day of work)
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Originally Posted by nursemom
It's getting close! Have a wonderful trip~
Thanks
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Originally Posted by ChukkerB
One week to go, and a mountain of last min. details to get thru. Getting a little excited, but don't want to be that "Going on Vacation JERK" at work.
It's ok. I'll be that "going on vacation jerk". Everyone asks anyway.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Well, you can be as excited as you like here - we all know that feeling only too well!
Yeah, this is the place where we all can relate.
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Yep - feel free to be that "Going on vacation jerk" here as long as Coop has a few margaritas and glasses of wine for me
Naturally - I'll even post those pics for you up on FB. Too bad you couldn't come down this time. That would've been Epic! You, me, elbodans, and Cam! Serious drinking, eating and shopping would have been done!
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This is certainly that place to be that "Going on Vacation Jerk" We're so excited for you both!
Thanks Linda!
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Have a wonderful trip!!!!
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Thanks Shari!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Almost Disney Time! Can't wait to meet you two!
I'm excited too! Safe travels and we'll see you there!
Ok, so this past weekend has been a busy one! Final preparations and all.
Friday, I went to the bank and put $$$ on our prepaid travel cards and got some cash out as well (for tips - housekeeping, bell services, room service etc). After that, I went to the liquor store to pick up some FAB's to bring with us (the cruise lets you carry it on). Then I went to CVS to pick up some double edge blades for Chuck's straight razor. When I got home, Chuck wasn't far behind me coming home from work. We then went to Joann's (Fabric/Craft store) and picked up some stuff for our costumes. We got stuff to make a wreath/crown for Chuck and some fabric for contrasting color for our togas. We also got some cord for ties and some "no sew" stuff to hem the togas. The lady who was cutting our fabric told us how to get some coupons. Each coupon was "off one item" so I wondered if we had enough items for all the coupons and we did. We had 2- 50%, 2- 40%, 2-20% and 1-10%. It STILL came to $77 ! It would have been over $130 without the coupons though- so in the end, we did well! After our shopping trip, we went over to Five Guys for dinner and then picked up some ice cream from Cold Stone to bring home so we could have dessert while watching Disney movies!
Saturday, I was up way too early (for me). But wanted to get a start on things. I roasted chicken for my chicken and dumplings, and I prepped the meat for meat pies. I just couldn't get going and didn't end up doing a whole bunch. I did manage a nap though! Chuck was busy busy busy! He worked on the spare room upstairs and the basement which was still a mess due to the flood, but now it looks awesome! Our music area is back! That will make DS happy - he can play his drums. That might not make the neighbors happy though - LOL! Later that night, I made the headpiece for Chuck. I think it turned out nice.
Sunday was my turn to get on the ball! I made 6 quarts of Chicken and Dumplings, 16 meat pies, 2 meat loaves, 2 trays of cookie bars all for the kids while we are gone. Then I made our dinner - roasted beet/acorn squash over shredded brussel sprout salad and spinach and cheese tortellini alfredo. We had left over pasta/alfredo so I added that to the freezer meals for the kids as well. Keep this in mind - I have a very small kitchen with not much counter space and no dishwasher. I was busy just keeping up with myself!
Today, I'm going to start my packing, go over the bills for the next 3 weeks, hopefully get my printer going so I can print off our things for the cruise and I want to "no sew" the togas.
Tomorrow - I have to work 3p-3a. Final day at work!
Wednesday - I plan to use for last minute things. I was going to run to the store to get last minute stuff (i.e. milk, munchies, etc) Chuck is leaving me the van, so I will take it for a wash and then start packing it up! Kids are coming over in the evening and Chuck will bring home a pizza (we have a local place that is as good as Via Napoli). We will be going to bed early, early early. I hope to get some sleep - but we plan to hit the road really early - like 3 am! This would allow us to hopefully miss rush hour in Atlanta and still make it to our hotel in Valdosta at a decent hour.
So that is it! 4 more busy days and we are on our way! We are so ready for this vacation! If you follow me on FB - I may be posting some pics there as we go. Pics of margaritas for Lisa and pics of sunshine for all my friends in the cold north! I may update here when I get a chance, but for the most part I plan on being on vacation. Definitely unplugged during the cruise.
Someone asked me what I was most excited about. It was hard to answer. All of it. The drive, because Chuck and I do road trips so well together and it will be a time to decompress and spend time together. WDW because I want to see all the changes going on. F&WF - because we haven't really done that and I want to experience it. Our meet ups - we are going to try to meet Cam/Luke and elbodans. We also have some people from work/home that we may meet up with as well. The cruise - because I have never been on one. CastAway Cay - because I want to play in the water, sand and be on a tropical island. Even coming home - because I know I will have missed my babies and will probably be ready to be home. So yeah - all of it.
Thanks for following - if I don't post again, see ya on the flip side.
Sounds like you're all set - and I'm really impressed with everything you got done over the weekend. It puts our weekend to shame, as we spent much of it just relaxing.
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as long as Coop has a few margaritas and glasses of wine for me 
getting that to do list done!
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! It would have been over $130 without the coupons though- so in the end, we did well! After our shopping trip, we went over to Five Guys for dinner and then picked up some ice cream from Cold Stone to bring home so we could have dessert while watching Disney movies! 
Later that night, I made the headpiece for Chuck. I think it turned out nice. 
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