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San Francisco and DL - and a chance to spend time with Karen, Zach, Cheryl and Mark! I'd say you have one great vacation planned. I can't wait to hear all about it!
By the way - the drive along the coast is one of my favorite ever! I did it back in 1980 and it is on my list of things to do again. If you're ever looking for a traveling partner................
Can't wait to hear more, more more!!! I can't wait to see the pics of DL, espcially the HM with Nightmare Before Christmas....wish WDW would do that too!!!
Oh! Goody goody gumdrops! (Haven't heard that in a while, have ya?) Another TR by Sharon. I know you are excited about meeting up with Karen and Zack, Cheryl and Mark. That is awesome. I can't wait to hear how you like Haunted Mansion. We loved it dressed up with Jack's gang. Have a wonderful (and safe) trip.
*I this $16,000 trip! You'll have to show us what the $16,000 tote looks like.
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Oh Man....I gots to get me one of those $16,000 totebags!
This has the makings of another awesome trip; I am glad you are packing in so many great activities and hanging with some of your favorite peeps, too!
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Its really VERY easy to get a $16,000 tote bag . . .just sign your name on the dotted line . . . trust me if they approved Brandon and I . . . you can buy DVC!! I'll have to take a pic of my tote and post in Sharon's $16,00 Trip Report . . . thats what it is right? A $16,000 Trip Report . . . boy you should be getting royalties!
Well, I noticed your countdown is at 1 day!!! Hopefully you'll give us another update before you leave . . . . . Also, if you need someone to post some "love updates" - I'm available . . . . . .
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What a great way to get a free trip to DL! Your trip sounds like so much fun!
I have a son who lives 20 minutes for DL - and I have yet to get there!
I just didn't realize all of the fun extra stuff DL does for Halloween! I am so excited to read all about your tour!
I think it is so great that you are going to San Franciso! I sure hope the weather permits you to see that Golden Gate Bridge! The day I was there - the fog was so thick, I didn't even know I was going across a bridge!
I hope you have a great time! I can't wait to read all about it!
Sounds like your California trip is packed with great site seeing!! I laughed about your comment regarding your brother not being an inmate, but an employee at a prison!
Can't wait to hear more!
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I have to admit though that I was kinda wondering where that sentence was going! LOL
I actually didn't put the part in about him working there until the last minute! I was reading it through before posting and realized I should clarify it!
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Did you also get your $16000 Free Tote Bag? Have fun! Wish I could come! I am taking my Free $16000 vacations (yeah I squeezed those 160 points into 2 free vacations) at Mousefest and in May for the IF&GF! I love my free $16000 vacations!
I have to admit that there will be another $16,000 free vacation, but less free than this one. And I'm not going to explain it until the PTR for that (and I'm not even telling when that will be ).
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Well I would have to say that everything fell into place, who would know that by fianlly taking the plunge into the DVC world you would luck out with a free trip to DL and a $16,000 tote bag
Your plans sound great. How nice that you will get to spend some quality time with Karen and Zach both in SF and DL. The Happy Haunts tour sounds like so much fun.
Glad you will be able to share some more time with Cheryl and Mark...and to share the MTOTP with them.
You should absolutely the Fairmont in SF, while I have never been there my boss loves it so it has become a staple for him when he travels to that neck of the woods. He says it is just such a nice atmosphere and he has always had great service. This I must agree with because they have always been so helpful with the dozen or so changes I make to his travel plans each time he visits.
Can't wait to hear more....(you really need to keep this up, I don't feel bad about one of your TR's ending knowing there is a new PTR coming up)
I actually really like the $16,000 tote bag! And glad to hear your boss likes the Fairmont. I knew my BFF Sam wouldn't steer me wrong.
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Love the TR Title! I have a $16,000 free backpack.
Aren't those $16,000 items the best? Worth every penny.
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Now I'm doubly jealous - - I didn't know that you were going to San Francisco also! Thom and I honeymooned there and just loved it! I know that you will too!
Jill
Well, if you loved it, I'm sure I will. We love so many of the same things.
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These are some great plans you've made!!! I've seen that Samantha Brown episode too (among others..... ) and always thought that would be a great place to stay in SF. I hope it lives up to your expectations - I'm sure it will!!! Totally, completely green with that you get to not only enjoy Disneyland, but Disneyland during Halloween. AWESOME!!!! Looking forward to the itinerary!!!!
I'm really excited to see the decorations in person.
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San Francisco and DL - and a chance to spend time with Karen, Zach, Cheryl and Mark! I'd say you have one great vacation planned. I can't wait to hear all about it!
By the way - the drive along the coast is one of my favorite ever! I did it back in 1980 and it is on my list of things to do again. If you're ever looking for a traveling partner................
So when I'm ready to take that road trip, Lesley, you can be sure I'll be contacting you!
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Imy $16,000 Free tote bag! Now I wonder how much CANDY Sharon would be able to fit in there????
Should I bring it with me to Mickey's Trick or Treat Party? Better not, I don't wanna look greedy!
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I'm so glad I made my way over here from the not-so-subtle plug in your last TR. This will most certainly be an interesting trip. Can't wait to read all about it!
So glad you found it, Beth! I wasn't sure people were getting the message.
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Well, I noticed your countdown is at 1 day!!! Hopefully you'll give us another update before you leave . . . . . Also, if you need someone to post some "love updates" - I'm available . . . . . .
Another update is coming right up (and I'll post something tomorrow, too).
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What a great way to get a free trip to DL! Your trip sounds like so much fun!
I have a son who lives 20 minutes for DL - and I have yet to get there!
I just didn't realize all of the fun extra stuff DL does for Halloween! I am so excited to read all about your tour!
I think it is so great that you are going to San Franciso! I sure hope the weather permits you to see that Golden Gate Bridge! The day I was there - the fog was so thick, I didn't even know I was going across a bridge!
I hope you have a great time! I can't wait to read all about it!
Ann, you really need to go to DL! Now I'm hoping you'll read my TR and want to go even more! And I'm hoping that with 3 days in SF, the bridge will come out of the fog at least once!
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Oh, I am so glad I found this PTR. Would hate to miss it. It sounds like you have a great trip planned as always and I can't wait to hear all about it. Have safe travels.
BTW, if you ever decide to make a trip to stay at the Loews in Denver, let me know. We only live 85 miles and would love to make a trip down to meet you.
Where Am I? Where Am I? Where Am… AAAAAH! If that makes no sense to you, go here.
Because I’d be at Disneyland for five days, I didn’t really think an itinerary was really necessary. Since Karen and Zack would be joining me for a few days, I decided to let Karen make all the plans and whatever I hadn’t done while they were with me I could fill in later. Karen suggested Goofy’s Kitchen for dinner on Saturday night (so she could see me make a fool of myself, no doubt).
Chez and I put our heads together about dining choices. Well, now, it was more like Cheryl told me her dining choices and I decided which meals I'd join them for. Since I was calling to make my PS, I was happy to save her the long-distance calls and book hers as well. We’ll be joining Chez and Mark, as well as another PassPorter Rebecca (Tink and. Co) and her sister, at the Blue Bayou for lunch.
I’ll also be dining with Chez and Mark at breakfast at Storytellers’ Café and PCH Grill. As I mentioned before, we’re also planning to attend MTOTP on the same night, plus I’m sure we’ll do a fair amount of touring the parks together.
So here are my plans, as vague as they are.
Saturday, October 25 – My flight lands at LAX at 12:30. Karen will pick me up and after check-in we’ll do whatever Karen says until it’s time for dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen. Then we’ll head over and watch Remember… Dreams Come True, which is the best fireworks show, like, evah!
Sunday, October 26 – Not sure where we’ll be and when, but this is the day we’re doing the Happiest Haunts Tour.
Monday, October 27 – We’ve got the PPer lunch at the Blue Bayou, and I’ll be saying TTFN to Karen and Zack.
Tuesday, October 28 – Breakfast with Cheryl and Mark and then hitting the parks. This is the night we’re doing MTOTP.
Wednesday, October 29 – Breakfast with Chez and Mark again at the PCH Grill (Lilo & Stitch). I’ll probably hang with them until they hit the road and then after that, who knows?
Thursday, October 30 – This is my shopping day. My flight to San Francisco is at 3:00, so I’ll just have time to check out Downtown Disney before catching the shuttle to the airport. Once I get to SF, I’ll check in at the Fairmont and hang with Karen and crew.
Friday, October 31 – I’ve got an Alcatraz tour in the morning, then hanging with Karen again. We're planning on scaring trick-or-treaters (and I've got my supply of rocks all ready - if the kids decide to throw 'em, well, it's Karen's house! )
Saturday, November 1 – Touristy stuff, then Karen stuff.
Sunday, November 2 – My flight home isn’t too early, so I can enjoy a final morning in SF before flying home.
The DL portion of the TR will be here, and I’ll post the San Francisco part when I get to it in the Globetrotting forum. I’ll post a link so you’ll know where to find me.
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Great vague plans! A couple of meals, some good time in the parks, and the SF portion sounds like fun too! It's sure to be a great vacation. May you have beautiful weather, short lines, and an uneventful flight (or flights)!
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Sounds like fun . . . I can't wait to hear all about the Disneyland escapades . . . and we all know there's a time contingency . . . has to be finished before Mousefest right?
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Another TR by Sharon. 
That is awesome. I can't wait to hear how you like Haunted Mansion. We loved it dressed up with Jack's gang. Have a wonderful (and safe) trip. 
this $16,000 trip! You'll have to show us what the $16,000 tote looks like. 
Hopefully you'll give us another update before you leave . . . . . Also, if you need someone to post some "love updates" - I'm available . . . . . . 
Danny and I at Epcot 8/14/08
I actually didn't put the part in about him working there until the last minute! I was reading it through before posting and realized I should clarify it! 
that you get to not only enjoy Disneyland, but Disneyland during Halloween. AWESOME!!!! Looking forward to the itinerary!!!!
We're planning on scaring trick-or-treaters (and I've got my supply of rocks all ready 
- if the kids decide to throw 'em, well, it's Karen's house! 
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