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I too think one "Ressie" and slot was left and most certainly left for you on the HIS tour. Funny as the acronym is HIS as perhaps a reference to your own Muffin and how he made it happen for you?
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Oh wow, how cool that you got the last ticket! Definitely meant to be
Thanks, Julie!! I really think so!!
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I too think one "Ressie" and slot was left and most certainly left for you on the HIS tour. Funny as the acronym is HIS as perhaps a reference to your own Muffin and how he made it happen for you?
Thanks, Dave!! I will surely go with that explanation!!
We leave just eleven days from today so I have begun to prepare for our trip. We got our Magic Bands last week and they are now stowed safely in my backpack that I carry on the plane. I have our hard tickets for MVMCP, our annual pass vouchers for both WDW and USF, our confirmation for the KTTK tour and a printed copy of our ADRs all organized and neatly put in a pocket holder for the trip.
I really am not a fan of the way the ADRs print out these days but at least I have them as a back up in case anything happens. I am watching the weather like a hawk, which so far, looks pretty decent with temps in the 70-80 range during the day.
Since I am off today, I have a list of toiletries and such that I am planning on picking up and my hair appointment is for 10 AM this morning. My mani-pedi is all set for next week. I have started getting some outfits together and will wash and fold my Disney clothes that I plan to pack. It isn't time to get the suitcases down just yet but I will have a nice neat pile that I will keep in my office ready to go when it is.
I ordered a new Minnie Mouse dress from the shop Disney app that fits great!! I plan to wear it to the Party for the Senses. I also have my Alice in Wonderland dress that I plan to wear to Victoria and Alberts. It’s cool!!
This afternoon, we are going to the movies to see A Star is Born. I've heard good things. The weather stinks today so no park walking but if there is a break, I will at least try to get some steps in around the neighborhood.
Tomorrow is cleaning day around here and we will go to visit Adrienne. She had a bit of a rough week this week because she had her second chemo treatment on Monday so we will bring some food down and help clean and do a few chores for her. Then we have to do a bit of food shopping but are beginning to pare down our stock for vacation.
Then we plan to binge watch a little Dr. Who. Thanks a lot Cheryl!! We are addicted and are only on Season 2.
I can't believe we leave a week from Wednesday!!!!!!
With the awful weather (I'm getting it too in CT) it's a good day to get these things done for your trip!
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OMG! Only 11 days away! I’m so excited for you Tara! You have so many wonderful plans!
Thanks, Donna!!! I think so too!!
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Seems like you are getting things together, make sure you get some pictures in your dresses for us to see.
But of course! I love getting my picture taken!! Just today, we were at the ACME and I got stopped by a guy who was promoting Scott tissue. He asked me if I wanted to be famous and of course I said . Muffin was unsuspectingly walking by with our shopping cart and told the guy that he sure knew how to pick 'em!!
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Then we have to do a bit of food shopping but are beginning to pare down our stock for vacation.
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