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Not an easy day once again for you with your dad, but seems to be holding his own for the most part. Glad the Disney stuff was able to brighten your day a bit. Wine Bar George will be a must on my next trip. Either for dinner or just to go for a glass before dining in DS.
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Not an easy day once again for you with your dad, but seems to be holding his own for the most part. Glad the Disney stuff was able to brighten your day a bit. Wine Bar George will be a must on my next trip. Either for dinner or just to go for a glass before dining in DS.
Thanks, Dave and doesn't that place look fabulous?!!!
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What perfect timing for your DVC goodies to arrive . Wine bar George’s sounds right up my alley! So happy that you booked your flights. Some happy news
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I love DVC swag!!! I still wanted a bumper magnet ( and believe me, I am very choosy about these things on my precious, soon to be defunct BMW) but I am quite happy with my Tink print!! She is just too cool!!
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How exciting to get your DVC information, it gives you something nice to concentrate on during this difficult time.
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So it's come to mind that this thread is becoming more about my Dad and while that is not a bad thing, given the gazillion changes that we've made ( some of which you guys don't even know about) I will start a new thread about our actual trip in November! I will try to be a little different with the title this time so see if you can find it!!
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Congrats on the flights! I've already spotted the new trip report thread.
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