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Great wrap up and being able to see some of your photos again. You are very fortunate people to be able to share so many adventures with each other and with your family. I see you are going back in February. So are we. Perhaps we can try again for a meeting. We will be staying off property from the 8th to the 22nd. Send me a PM with your plans so we can see if there is a possibility.
What a wonderful final thoughts!!! I truly enjoyed all your pictures and was glad that your stamina was so good on this trip! I look forward to reading your future trip reports.
Loved your wrap-up and another look at some of the awesome photos you took. It's been a memorable year for you for not-so-great reasons, but you're finishing it in style with this trip and then a cruise to welcome in a new year. Maybe not in the style Lou's accustomed to, but as you said, he continues to surprise!
Thanks for sharing your trip. I'm glad your stamina increased and you could see positive strides in that direction. Disney is always a great place to motivate you to get out and go more. Your pictures are amazing!
Great wrap up, Sharon! I've had fun reading along and looking at your beautiful photographs. I love your attitude, and even though you say this wasn't a perfect trip it was still one of the best ever! You've got some great travel plans coming up in the next year, especially the New Years Eve cruise on the Dream. That is going to be amazing!
what a wonderful end to your trip--booking a cruise! also, what a wonderful wrap up. i sincerely enjoyed this trip report, during a rather crappy week of my life. THANK YOU. sincerely.
Great wrap-up Sharon! And congrats on the New Year's Eve cruise - I bet that's going to be amazing!
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Great wrap-up! Thanks for sharing your trip and wonderful pictures with us!
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Great wrap-up! Love the pictures! Congrats on booking a New Year's Eve cruise!
Thanks, ladies. At first, I was concerned about crowds for the cruise, then realized we've sailed the Dream when it's been a full house. It should be a nice way to celebrate with the family.
Great wrap up and being able to see some of your photos again. You are very fortunate people to be able to share so many adventures with each other and with your family. I see you are going back in February. So are we. Perhaps we can try again for a meeting. We will be staying off property from the 8th to the 22nd. Send me a PM with your plans so we can see if there is a possibility.
We are very, very fortunate! One reason we bought more DVC points was to be able to share with family and friends. I will send you details of the Feb trip.
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What a wonderful final thoughts!!! I truly enjoyed all your pictures and was glad that your stamina was so good on this trip! I look forward to reading your future trip reports.
Thanks, Linda!
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Loved your wrap-up and another look at some of the awesome photos you took. It's been a memorable year for you for not-so-great reasons, but you're finishing it in style with this trip and then a cruise to welcome in a new year. Maybe not in the style Lou's accustomed to, but as you said, he continues to surprise!
Appreciate the support, Laurie. I may not do a full TR for the cruise, since it's our 3rd Bahamas Cruise on the Dream, but I will share what it was like for New year's - and report back on how Lou likes it
Thanks for sharing your trip. I'm glad your stamina increased and you could see positive strides in that direction. Disney is always a great place to motivate you to get out and go more. Your pictures are amazing!
Thank you, and I appreciate you adding in some of your experiences, since you were there at the same time.
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Great wrap up, Sharon! I've had fun reading along and looking at your beautiful photographs. I love your attitude, and even though you say this wasn't a perfect trip it was still one of the best ever! You've got some great travel plans coming up in the next year, especially the New Years Eve cruise on the Dream. That is going to be amazing!
Thanks, Jenn. We have some good plans - we will have to see if everything happens as planned.
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what a wonderful end to your trip--booking a cruise! also, what a wonderful wrap up. i sincerely enjoyed this trip report, during a rather crappy week of my life. THANK YOU. sincerely.
Thanks for joining in. You have had a difficult week, and I hope your time at WDW is perfect.
Great wrap up Sharon! And superb pictures as usual! I'm glad you and Lou are both doing so well! Congrats on all the trips coming up! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
What a great wrap-up! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!!! I'm so glad you and Lou are doing better and can't wait to read about your future trips!!
Great wrap up! Love the photo collages to sum it all up! After the year that you and Lou have had, I am so happy that you are traveling again - and enjoying it - even if Mother Nature was not being so nice . It's great to see those smiles!
I agree with you about BLT..........but of course we are staying there next summer as it was Emily's request for her 16th birthday celebration!
Congrats on the cruise! That will be great!
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And congrats on the New Year's Eve cruise - I bet that's going to be amazing! 
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