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What the heck is going on in my State? Wasn't it last week or the week before that the crazy guy grabbed hostages at the Discovery Channel building. People are just going nuts. I think all the exposure that others get on TV has a lot to do with it.
Who would've thought this would happen here, I mean, we are a relativly small, quiet State.
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I forgot to mention about the picture at BC. While we were there for dinner at CMC, there was a PP photographer just outside, on the walkway in front of the beach. Peter and I had our picture taken there & I love it!!! I have it framed in our den. So, good luck getting the picture of you & Hope taken there!!!
Sounds like things are under control with the packing.
That's so crazy about the gunman at the hospital. I've had two somewhat close calls with similar situations - the first was the day after I had a dr appt with my diabetes dr and a guy went into the pharmacy in the same building with a gun demanding drugs and the other happened the day after an OB appt where a man shot and killed his ex in the parking lot I park in. Crazy world!
Less than a week to go! I bet you're super excited! All this talk of matching shirts reminds me of the game I like to play while waiting in line: 1 point for each member of a group wearing matching Disney shirts, -1pt for each member of a group wearing matching NON Disney shirts, 2pts for Bride and Groom ears, 1pt for First Visit Buttons, -1pt for Celebration buttons (everyone seems to be celebrating something), 5pts for an adult wearing kids sized ears, 5pts for men wearing princess items, 2pts for a pirate's league get up, -2pts for a BBB victim. Feel free to make up your own rules, but its a great way to pass the time! Person with the most points at the end of the queue gets to decide where they sit first or who they ride with!
Less than a week to go! I bet you're super excited! All this talk of matching shirts reminds me of the game I like to play while waiting in line: 1 point for each member of a group wearing matching Disney shirts, -1pt for each member of a group wearing matching NON Disney shirts, 2pts for Bride and Groom ears, 1pt for First Visit Buttons, -1pt for Celebration buttons (everyone seems to be celebrating something), 5pts for an adult wearing kids sized ears, 5pts for men wearing princess items, 2pts for a pirate's league get up, -2pts for a BBB victim. Feel free to make up your own rules, but its a great way to pass the time! Person with the most points at the end of the queue gets to decide where they sit first or who they ride with!
YIKES! Many for the doctor and the Gunmans mom (if that is the right story). On a good note.....Your goin to Disney very very soon!!!! Have a blast! Hope the photopass person is there waitin on you!!
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You were one of the first people that popped in my head when I heard about the shooter @ JH. I found out about it pretty early on as I have a friend whose daughter had surgery there yesterday & she called family members and told them she was under lockdown due to what had happened. I turned on CNN to find out more. Very scary & sad. I, too, thought of the GA episode. Thank God it wasn't any worse than it was.
On to a much brighter subject......you are getting so close now.....you can actually say "this time next week...." You are so lucky to be going to WDW for a girls only trip!!!! I so wish my Mom (& Dad) would go with us someday. Have fun packing!!!
I'm glad your friends daughter was okay. I would have been flipping out if my daughter had been in there!!! I know...this time next week I'll be at MK!!!
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I was just watching that on the news - scary stuff! Hope the doctor is okay.
On a happier note, have fun getting ready for your trip! You're not far off now!!
The doctor is doing fine they said...thank goodness!
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I had gone on delawareonline a little while ago and got the 3rd story about the gunman killing himself and a relative. Its a shame that he had to shoot the doctor and kill a relative, because he has issues.
Height does make people think older, but I would think for Hope maybe 2 year old, but not 3! Oh well, some people are clueless! Sam is a tall string bean, I bought 2T pants for fall/winter, washed them and put them on to find that they seem to just be long enough, ahhh! That means I have to go buy more because you know after a while you won't be able to find long pants or any sizes, so now I am stocking up on 3T too! Toddler clothes shopping is frustrating!
You are almost there, I love when the packing can actually start! Do you roll things in the suitcase to prevent wrinkles or do you just fold?
The news did like three updates on the story as I was updating my TR and I couldn't keep up with them. As much as I love shopping for Hope...it's my new favorite thing to do...I hate trying to figure out her sizes. So frustrating! You know, I've done the rolling thing once, and it didn't work out too well for me. So I just put all of my shirts on the very top of everythign else so they are flattened by the top of the suitcase when I close it. Not very professional but it works I guess.
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That is scary about the hospital shooting! OMG I lead a seriously sheltered life and really thought stuff like that only happens on T.V.
Less than a week to go! AWESOME! Keep trying for Cape May that would be fun.
I wish this stuff only happened on tv! I'm definitely going to try my hardest to enjoy that character breakfast somehow.
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awww that mommy daughter picture sounds like it will be great! I hope you find someone to take it for you
I am gathering things in a basket in my closet...eventually they will be thrown into the suitcase and then I will rearrange LOL
So glad things are coming along
OMG about the shooter! that is so sad and disturbing all at the same time! There's multiple versions of the story....I wonder which one is right??
That's a great idea to have a gathering basket just for vacation packing! I might steal that for next time. Right now I just throw it in the suitcase to rearrange later, but I like your idea better!
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Saw that hospital shooting on the news. What the heck, huh? Oye.
Good luck on the mom's panel and doing the 1 week dance with you.
Cute, cute, shirts. You just can't go wrong with Minnie!!
Thanks so much!
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What the heck is going on in my State? Wasn't it last week or the week before that the crazy guy grabbed hostages at the Discovery Channel building. People are just going nuts. I think all the exposure that others get on TV has a lot to do with it.
Who would've thought this would happen here, I mean, we are a relativly small, quiet State.
But on a good note...only one more week. YEAH!
It honestly doesn't surprise me that it happened in Baltimore, it does surprise me that it happened at Johns Hopkins...wow! Our state may be small, but our city is so crime ridden it's ridiculous.
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I forgot to mention about the picture at BC. While we were there for dinner at CMC, there was a PP photographer just outside, on the walkway in front of the beach. Peter and I had our picture taken there & I love it!!! I have it framed in our den. So, good luck getting the picture of you & Hope taken there!!!
I read that somewhere, but I was just going to walk around aimlessly outside until I saw someone. Thanks for the exact location.
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
Sounds like things are under control with the packing.
That's so crazy about the gunman at the hospital. I've had two somewhat close calls with similar situations - the first was the day after I had a dr appt with my diabetes dr and a guy went into the pharmacy in the same building with a gun demanding drugs and the other happened the day after an OB appt where a man shot and killed his ex in the parking lot I park in. Crazy world!
Anyway - have fun at Disney next week!!!!!!
Wow!!! Those were some close calls. That's a little to close to home if you ask me. Yes, it's a very very crazy place we live in! I will have fun and you have fun delivering that baby!
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Less than a week to go! I bet you're super excited! All this talk of matching shirts reminds me of the game I like to play while waiting in line: 1 point for each member of a group wearing matching Disney shirts, -1pt for each member of a group wearing matching NON Disney shirts, 2pts for Bride and Groom ears, 1pt for First Visit Buttons, -1pt for Celebration buttons (everyone seems to be celebrating something), 5pts for an adult wearing kids sized ears, 5pts for men wearing princess items, 2pts for a pirate's league get up, -2pts for a BBB victim. Feel free to make up your own rules, but its a great way to pass the time! Person with the most points at the end of the queue gets to decide where they sit first or who they ride with!
I am so excited. I just don't want it to go by so fast. Easier said than done right? I love your little game...too cute! I guess I'll be helping someone get 3 points.
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YIKES! Many for the doctor and the Gunmans mom (if that is the right story). On a good note.....Your goin to Disney very very soon!!!! Have a blast! Hope the photopass person is there waitin on you!!
Yes, that is the right story. The gunman shot himself and his mom, and they both died, but the doctor is doing fine. If the photographer isn't at the BC, I'll just get one of us together at the parks...we'll make it work. :D
How scary at Hopkins. Tons o pixies for the doctor that he has a speedy recovery. How insane though that the man shot the doctor, his own mother, and then himself. How scary for everyone else on that floor too and the hospital being on lockdown.
On a brighter note at least you'll be in Disney soon. I know you don't want those days to fly by, but at least it's a happy place.
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Wow so close, You are going to have so much fun with just the girls. I know that Hope will be wonderful on the plane. I can't wait to hear about your trip.
The first thing I thought of when I heard that news was Grey's anatomy, ugh.
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As much as I love shopping for Hope...it's my new favorite thing to do...I hate trying to figure out her sizes. So frustrating! You know, I've done the rolling thing once, and it didn't work out too well for me. So I just put all of my shirts on the very top of everythign else so they are flattened by the top of the suitcase when I close it. Not very professional but it works I guess. 
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