Solo-on-a-Scooter takes the A-Train. LIVE TR, 8/29 - 9/11/2015 - Page 37 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Outstanding TR, especially the "wrap-up". I have so enjoyed all of your adventures and appreciate that you take us all along. Adding all the interesting facts about the animals and the medical procedures is icing on the cake.
What I don't want to see happen is that you stay away from the boards. Even just a quick comment or check in so that we know you are doing ok. I know there are lots of us that wish we lived closer to you.
Looking forward to the arrival of those lovely "Brits" and your east coast PP luncheon. If we could we'd be there too!
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures over the years. They have always been a ray of sunshine. This last report shows the depth of your love for all things Disney and especially the animals at AK. I am sorry that your stamina just didn't allow you to get everything done that you wanted. Yet, what you were able to do was done with great enthusiasm. I agree with Dot that a book about your adventures would be welcomed by all of the friends you have made face-to-face and online.
Thank you! I'll have to ponder the book idea!
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Well, you certainly should is all I have to add other than the fact that I see that you have two votes for a book.
Think about it, seriously think about it, please do!
Thinking.....
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All I have to say is beautiful wrap up Laurie.
Thank you, Melissa.
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
I'm so glad you decided to push yourself to go on this trip and were able to say goodbye. It sounds like it was everything you wanted it to be.
I was wondering what you were doing with your DVC, so happy to hear that you're spreading the pixie dust to others!
I hope to make it to Boston to visit you some day!
I'm so happy I decided to gift my DVC points instead of willing them to someone. This way I get to enjoy their trips! It would be wonderful to see you in Boston some day.
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Very nice wrap up Laurie. I'm so glad that you took us along on your trip! Thank you for sharing with us!!
You're most welcome, Kathy. I enjoyed sharing with everyone.
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Originally Posted by B.M.
What a wonderful farewell trip!
Thanks, Brandi
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Outstanding TR, especially the "wrap-up". I have so enjoyed all of your adventures and appreciate that you take us all along. Adding all the interesting facts about the animals and the medical procedures is icing on the cake.
What I don't want to see happen is that you stay away from the boards. Even just a quick comment or check in so that we know you are doing ok. I know there are lots of us that wish we lived closer to you.
Looking forward to the arrival of those lovely "Brits" and your east coast PP luncheon. If we could we'd be there too!
I promise, Barb, that I'll still be on the boards. This place is too much a part of my everyday life to drop. I wish you could be in Boston next week, too! We'll toast all our PassPorter friends!
I really enjoyed your report! I have enjoyed all of your reports in the past. You are a very good writer. I am glad you were able to do a last trip. You are such a positive person.
Colleen has said so well much of what I've felt as I read along. I'm very grateful that you have allowed us along on this trip, reminding each of us what is really important. I think quite a few us will be much more appreciative of our future trips because of tagging along with you.
I really enjoyed your report! I have enjoyed all of your reports in the past. You are a very good writer. I am glad you were able to do a last trip. You are such a positive person.
Thank you! This was a special trip.
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Colleen has said so well much of what I've felt as I read along. I'm very grateful that you have allowed us along on this trip, reminding each of us what is really important. I think quite a few us will be much more appreciative of our future trips because of tagging along with you.
Thanks, Cam. Sharing with all of you and getting your feedback has meant so much to me. I can't wait to tag along on your DLR trip coming up soon!
Great wrap up thanks for sharing your adventures over the years. I've learned so much about animals from you. I hope you're able to continue to take short trips around where you live.
Liz
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I'm planning on doing a TR, just need to get my thoughts together and I'll be starting the PTR soon. Oh and for what it's worth, I'd definitely read your book if you decide to write one!
Great wrap up thanks for sharing your adventures over the years. I've learned so much about animals from you. I hope you're able to continue to take short trips around where you live.
Liz
Thank you, Liz. I'll keep exploring close to home as long as I'm able.
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What a beautiful wrap-up! I'm so glad that you were able to take this trip! Thank you for sharing this wonderful TR!
Thank you, Pam! (See you soon!)
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I'm planning on doing a TR, just need to get my thoughts together and I'll be starting the PTR soon. Oh and for what it's worth, I'd definitely read your book if you decide to write one!
Good! I miss your TRs and haven't seen an updated photo of the boys in so long.
I don't know about writing a book. I think I like to better than I like to .
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I've been out of town for a while and just finished your TR. Everyone has said all that I feel so I will be brief. Your final thoughts were beautifully written and I am beyond happy that you accomplished what you wanted. Thanks so much for sharing.
Wonderful wrap up! Thank you again for taking us along with you on this very special trip.
I've enjoyed sharing it so much. Thanks, Amy.
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I've been out of town for a while and just finished your TR. Everyone has said all that I feel so I will be brief. Your final thoughts were beautifully written and I am beyond happy that you accomplished what you wanted. Thanks so much for sharing.
It's always nice having you along on my trips, Mary. Thank you!
Laurie, thank you for sharing your trip with us. It breaks my heart that you won't be able to go back again. I'm sure I'm not the only one (or at least I hope I'm not) but sometimes when I go to bed I try to make myself dream that I'm at WDW. It never works for me, but I hope it can for you. I know you'll experience it through other's trip reports, but I hope some nights when you close your eyes and dream, you'll find yourself back there doing all the things you love.
Thank you so much for sharing such a heart warming trip, knowing it was your last, you appreciated wdw so much. I think you have opened our eyes to the true beauty of our favorite place and everyone needs to just slow down and take a good look around to enjoy our happy place, like you did. We are going back this december and are planning to do just that. Thank you, (we never know when will be our last trip)
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