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WOW, it will be here before you know it. I began packing already because I have 2 extras to pack for besides myself. I will message my number to you, we will be at the same MVMCP, I would really like to take a few minutes to meet up with you !!!
The cold weather has hit us as well, although none of the snow that has fallen has stayed so that’s a good thing. Your time is going so fast you will be in the bubble soon.
Just three days now and just so close! Too bad with the continuing cold temps, but then again it's November! I hate the cold so much!
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My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Sounds like you'll be heading out at the right time, given it's getting cold and wet for you guys.
And if we're lucky, we'll have pleasantly mild weather in Florida and mostly sunshine.
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WOW, it will be here before you know it. I began packing already because I have 2 extras to pack for besides myself. I will message my number to you, we will be at the same MVMCP, I would really like to take a few minutes to meet up with you !!!
Definitely! I would really like to meet up with you all, too.
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Getting closer!!
I have a feeling that tomorrow the excitement is really going to kick in.
The cold weather has hit us as well, although none of the snow that has fallen has stayed so that’s a good thing. Your time is going so fast you will be in the bubble soon.
Once we start packing tomorrow, the excitement is going up a notch.
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Good for Luke getting his walk in! A few more days and you’ll be saying hi to Mickey in person!!!
Last year I had to walk quite a bit by myself when he was dealing with the appendectomy and the kidney stone. It's not as fun with a companion, but both think we need to keep walking. I can't wait to say 'hi" to Mickey.
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Just three days now and just so close! Too bad with the continuing cold temps, but then again it's November! I hate the cold so much!
Well, the cold temps reversed as predicted today and it was balmy.
I got everything on my list done today, but I have felt less and less well throughout the day. We are both congested still, but nothing serious. I just have felt slightly sick to my stomach with no idea why.
After breakfast my first task was booking ADRs for our May 2018 trip. We haven’t even left yet for this trip and I’m working on the next one. Disney isn’t being really helpful as hours for May 2018 are not up yet. Shame on them! I managed to get our first five days covered, but then I had an appointment to keep.
Today was my bi-weekly nail appointment, which worked out well since it is right before the trip. I’ll miss my appointment in two weeks, but my nail tech as already rescheduled me for Friday afternoon when we’ll be back. My fingernails now match my toe nails that I had done last week in a deep color of Berry Boudoir. Got to love nail polish names.
When I returned home, Luke had done his share of cleaning the floors by vacuuming. I immediately set about wet mopping the hardwoods though my Bona mop decided today to quit spray out the cleaner so I had to use a spray bottle and then mop. Not as easy nor as fun. Then I used the steam mop on all the tile floors. By the time I finished, it was a little after 12:00, so I made myself a pimento cheese sandwich for lunch. While eating, I realized my tummy wasn’t very happy.
After lunch, Luke asked if I felt up to walking, and I responded yes, but let him know that I wasn’t feeling up to par. The weather today was much more appealing for a walk with a temperature of 69 degrees. The wind was fairly strong at 8 to 9 mph, keeping us cool for the whole 5K. Back at home Luke worked on clearing the Halloween decorations off the front porch and putting them back in storage while I continued work on laundry that I had started earlier. Right now I’m waiting for the towels to finish drying in the dryer.
Luke baked a pizza for dinner and I ate a slice and most of a second. Now my tummy seems to be settling back down. Thank goodness!
COUNTDOWN FACT: 3 feet is the depth of the Jungle Cruise river
Glad you got ADRs for the first five days! Disney needs to get the park hours up as they know people book their ADRs and other planning many months in advance!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Awww, Cam! Tummy troubles stink. Seriously, you should drink calm tea. It is good stuff. I am sending you for a perfect stomach in WDW!! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU BOTH!!!!!!!
P.S. How can the Jungle Cruise only be three feet deep?! How does that baby elephant even bathe in that?!
P.P.S. Do you guys know that it will be the Jingle Cruise by the time we get there?! That cruise is too cool!!!!
All that congestion might have something to do with your stomach. You're almost there. It's great to get to work on the next trip, I am hoping we get a Bounce Back while there for next year also. Hope you both get to feeling better.
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Too bad with the continuing cold temps, but then again it's November! 
I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU BOTH!!!!!!! 
That cruise is too cool!!!!
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