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Glad you're enjoying your time and know when you need to stay in and rest! Better safe than sorry! Great pictures of your meal! Sorry the entree was not to your liking, but nice of them to tKe it off the bill!
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So glad you felt better today so that you could spend time at AK and the vet window. Such a neat tour of the hospital! The Crocs are so cute, so it's easy to see why folks are chasing you down to find out where you got them. I had actually wondered about your shoes in one of your earlier photos.
I'm very glad I didn't miss today at the window!
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Glad to hear that you were feeling better so you could make it to AK today. I hope the vets are successful with the baby pelican's knee. Sounds like a great behind the scenes tour.
The tour was great. I am worried about that little bird. He's spending the night in the ICU.
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Another great day in the Ak as it's such a great experience to see all of us as most don't! Glad you were feeling a bit better today! Hope they are able to fix the baby pelican's leg, but since it's been like that for quite some time, may be difficult! I'm sure all your friends missed you yesterday and I don't mean the various vets and nurses!
I don't know if they missed me, but I missed them!
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How to get the backstage tour!! I imagine someone lucky enough to intern at AK can pretty well write their own ticket. Wonder what percentage try to remain at AK? I wouldn't think there are many places quite like AK in the world.
I'm sure most would love to stay at AK. Lidia once said to me that it's nearly impossible to get a full time permanent position as a vet tech because nobody ever leaves! It's true, though, that a vet tech intern or a vet who's done a year of residency at AK have a plus on their resumes that is hard to beat!
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Great day! And you scored a little feets photo
I knew you'd notice that! I waited until the foot was in front of the red background so it would be clearly seen!
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Glad you're enjoying your time and know when you need to stay in and rest! Better safe than sorry! Great pictures of your meal! Sorry the entree was not to your liking, but nice of them to tKe it off the bill!
I've learned that if I push too hard I'll regret it. I'm so grateful for this comfortable room to relax in.
Happy that you got a good rest yesterday so you could enjoy this special morning. Poor little pelican chick. I hope they attempt the surgery while you are there so we can know how he makes out.
I was so absolutely in love with your day today I read it out loud to my family! Those tortoises! I can picture them. We will be in Animal Kingdom on a Saturday, so I know the vet window won't be open but you have made me wish it was. When we were out there on our last trip it wasn't happening either. Maybe we were there on a weekend then too. Next time I will make it a priority.
Disney Magic is quite special and you just never know when it will make its' appearance! I've had it bestowed upon me on several occasions.....and each time has been a big surprise!
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What an awesome morning with the vets. It's kind of like someone knew what was coming today, so forced you to rest yesterday to be ready. I'm glad the weather was slightly better. I would love to have been able to see pictures of the tortoises as well. How special that they work not only on their resident animals, but those from the wild as well. It was so nice of Lidia to arrange this special care for you. I'm just sorry that you had to miss seeing her on your last visit.
Laurie, I know you have written in various trip reports about the friendships you have formed with the AK vet staff. I am so pleased for you that Lydia was able to arrange for the best kind of magic for you with the back stage tour, your visit with the turtles and chatting with the veterinarians. I am sure that everyone there appreciates your passion and understanding of the animals and the work the keepers do. Your knowledge is amazing and I am always learning from you. By bringing you back stage and opening their world to you, it provides us with a small glimpse of the high caliber world of animal care provided by Disney. I, personally, would pay good money to have a meal with any of the animal staff.
Your salad sounds yummy. I'm not sure why but grilled cheese is always appealing on vacation.
Btw, your crocs rock. I smiled as I read your croc story.
Just catching up Laurie. So glad you had some time with Sharon while in NY waiting for your connecting train, I am sure the company had the time flying by until your train was ready.
I am sorry that the train was not the easiest of rides, so I was happy to read you had made it and were safe and sound at the BWV. What a beautiful room, I really love the look of the renovated studios. Wish we had gotten one (we had the older room when we were there a few weeks before you) but I am heading there in February for a short weekend so maybe then .
What a sweet gift the hotel sent you, such as sweet gesture and filled with such wonderful things.
Dinner looked wonderful at the Flying Fish, what a wonderful selection.
I am so glad you have been experiencing some wonderful experiences over at FPW, and what a great treat to head back stage. I am glad that you were able to do the safari at least once....and what a wonderful visit with the gorillas.
Loved the picture with you and Maralyn as well as some of the other staff. Your lunch at the Harambe market looked delicious, we stopped there for lunch as well and really enjoyed. Definitely a great addition to the park.
Sorry that breakfast over at Trattoria was not worth writing home about, hoping if you head back again that whatever you order will be enjoyed more than the frittata and surprised at the service, not stellar at all. Glad the service was better at dinner and that you enjoyed the appetizer and dessert. Sorry about the entrée however. Jasmine will agree, she had the Panna Cotta and thought it was wonderful.
Shopping at DTD sounded like it was a successful shopping trip, I will agree so much construction. Will be nice when it is all done. Lunch at Portabello sounded great and I love the options over at Tutto Gusto during your morning at Epcot - sounds like you made the perfect choice for your lunch.
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Happy that you got a good rest yesterday so you could enjoy this special morning. Poor little pelican chick. I hope they attempt the surgery while you are there so we can know how he makes out.
I would love to see the surgery on the Pelican.
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I was so absolutely in love with your day today I read it out loud to my family! Those tortoises! I can picture them. We will be in Animal Kingdom on a Saturday, so I know the vet window won't be open but you have made me wish it was. When we were out there on our last trip it wasn't happening either. Maybe we were there on a weekend then too. Next time I will make it a priority.
The vet window is open on weekends. The only day they don't schedule anything is Wednesday. You'd have to be there in the morning, though, to be sure of seeing an exam or procedure.
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What a wonderful experience to go behind the scenes at the vet hospital!
It was wonderful. I've done it before, and it always feels special.
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Wow, what an amazing VIP experience for you! Loved your report today.
I really enjoyed seeing the hospital with the young intern, too. She's so full of excitement at being there herself that it gave a different feel to the experience.
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What awesome updates Laurie!! How cool that you got a behind the scenes tour!! You certainly have some wonderful friends looking out for you!!
It's a lovely group of people at Rafiki's! They really did take care of me.
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What a great backstage tour! How cool to see the tortoises!
They were awesome. I hope both will soon be back in the wild.
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Originally Posted by SuperDave
Disney Magic is quite special and you just never know when it will make its' appearance! I've had it bestowed upon me on several occasions.....and each time has been a big surprise!
It wouldn't be "magic" if you could see it coming!
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Originally Posted by Pris
What an awesome morning with the vets. It's kind of like someone knew what was coming today, so forced you to rest yesterday to be ready. I'm glad the weather was slightly better. I would love to have been able to see pictures of the tortoises as well. How special that they work not only on their resident animals, but those from the wild as well. It was so nice of Lidia to arrange this special care for you. I'm just sorry that you had to miss seeing her on your last visit.
You're right, that day of rest was perfectly timed. If I had a choice in my dates I would have changed to a time when Lidia was home and working. She took care of me even in her absence, though.
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Originally Posted by tcmary
Laurie, I know you have written in various trip reports about the friendships you have formed with the AK vet staff. I am so pleased for you that Lydia was able to arrange for the best kind of magic for you with the back stage tour, your visit with the turtles and chatting with the veterinarians. I am sure that everyone there appreciates your passion and understanding of the animals and the work the keepers do. Your knowledge is amazing and I am always learning from you. By bringing you back stage and opening their world to you, it provides us with a small glimpse of the high caliber world of animal care provided by Disney. I, personally, would pay good money to have a meal with any of the animal staff.
Your salad sounds yummy. I'm not sure why but grilled cheese is always appealing on vacation.
Btw, your crocs rock. I smiled as I read your croc story.
They used to have a "Lunch with the Animal Team" at Jiko, which was fantastic! I did it three times, twice with Dr Mark and once with Dr Greg. I believe they now have a dinner or lunch at Sanaa with an AKL keeper. Grilled cheese is definitely one of my comfort foods!
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
Just catching up Laurie. So glad you had some time with Sharon while in NY waiting for your connecting train, I am sure the company had the time flying by until your train was ready.
I am sorry that the train was not the easiest of rides, so I was happy to read you had made it and were safe and sound at the BWV. What a beautiful room, I really love the look of the renovated studios. Wish we had gotten one (we had the older room when we were there a few weeks before you) but I am heading there in February for a short weekend so maybe then .
What a sweet gift the hotel sent you, such as sweet gesture and filled with such wonderful things.
Dinner looked wonderful at the Flying Fish, what a wonderful selection.
I am so glad you have been experiencing some wonderful experiences over at FPW, and what a great treat to head back stage. I am glad that you were able to do the safari at least once....and what a wonderful visit with the gorillas.
Loved the picture with you and Maralyn as well as some of the other staff. Your lunch at the Harambe market looked delicious, we stopped there for lunch as well and really enjoyed. Definitely a great addition to the park.
Sorry that breakfast over at Trattoria was not worth writing home about, hoping if you head back again that whatever you order will be enjoyed more than the frittata and surprised at the service, not stellar at all. Glad the service was better at dinner and that you enjoyed the appetizer and dessert. Sorry about the entrée however. Jasmine will agree, she had the Panna Cotta and thought it was wonderful.
Shopping at DTD sounded like it was a successful shopping trip, I will agree so much construction. Will be nice when it is all done. Lunch at Portabello sounded great and I love the options over at Tutto Gusto during your morning at Epcot - sounds like you made the perfect choice for your lunch.
Glad you got some time to catch up, Meg! Sharon and I spoke about you when we met up. All good things! I plan to give Trattoria another chance at breakfast on my last morning. I just had bad luck there. Too many of you have had wonderful experiences for me to write it off. That photo with Maralyn is a favorite of mine. What a nice welcome that was on my first morning at the window.
I'm glad you were feeling better and could go to to the AK yesterday. It was nice to read about your private tour. I always enjoy reading about your trips. Your lunch sounds good.
Liz
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The Crocs are so cute, so it's easy to see why folks are chasing you down to find out where you got them. I had actually wondered about your shoes in one of your earlier photos. 
Hope they are able to fix the baby pelican's leg, but since it's been like that for quite some time, may be difficult! 
I'm sure all your friends missed you yesterday and I don't mean the various vets and nurses! 
to get the backstage tour!! I imagine someone lucky enough to intern at AK can pretty well write their own ticket. Wonder what percentage try to remain at AK? I wouldn't think there are many places quite like AK in the world.
How cool that you got a behind the scenes tour!! You certainly have some wonderful friends looking out for you!! 
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