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Sorry about Tom's mom. I think because Easter is all about rebirth, I find it sadder when someone dies around Easter (even knowing Easter had to start with death). My dad died just after Easter, so that may be part of it too.
OK, enough of that.....your plans for day 2 look great. I love La Hacienda! And if I know you, I also know that will mean margaritas! Yeah!
I know it might not be quite the same, but you can still get many of the Flame Tree BBQ offerings at other locations scattered throughout the park while Flame Tree is being refurbished!
My new favorite CS is the Yak and Yeti CS... I love the chicken fried rice and a side of egg rolls!
Sorry about Tom's mom. I think because Easter is all about rebirth, I find it sadder when someone dies around Easter (even knowing Easter had to start with death). My dad died just after Easter, so that may be part of it too.
OK, enough of that.....your plans for day 2 look great. I love La Hacienda! And if I know you, I also know that will mean margaritas! Yeah!
Thank you. I agree, it's always harder around holidays.
and you do know me
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Sorry for the loss. Nice plans for day two!
Thank you!
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I know it might not be quite the same, but you can still get many of the Flame Tree BBQ offerings at other locations scattered throughout the park while Flame Tree is being refurbished!
My new favorite CS is the Yak and Yeti CS... I love the chicken fried rice and a side of egg rolls!
Thank you! Good to know about the offerings!
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So sorry about Tom's mother. To lose both parents within a few years is very hard. As you learned when you lost your FiL, sometimes getting away can be very therapeutic.
So sorry about Tom's mother. To lose both parents within a few years is very hard. As you learned when you lost your FiL, sometimes getting away can be very therapeutic.
Thanks Laurie - Yes, Scott and I know all too well Unfortunately Tom was out of town for work (he is self-employed, and work has been slow) so most likely he will return to that job while we are in Disney.
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Great plans for day 2. Lots of pixies for Joie and Tom!
Thank you!
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Sorry to hear about Tom's losses as they were quite close together! I know how it is as I lost both my parents within two years and my Mom was the morning after Easter in 2012! Good thing I had a WDW trip booked, which I enjoyed immensely about two weeks after this!
Some great plans for the AK but sorry to hear FTB will not be open as that is my favorite CS in the parks! No CS comes close to this! Glad you will be going to La Hacienda as it's one of my faves! Not sure if I've ever mentioned this to you but if you have the chance have the Botana for your appetizer. It's so good! There are three offerings that are part of this and won't be disappointed!
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Sending Joie and her family loads of . I'm also excited about seeing baby gorillas and toddler Lily.
Thanks!
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Sorry to hear about Tom's losses as they were quite close together! I know how it is as I lost both my parents within two years and my Mom was the morning after Easter in 2012! Good thing I had a WDW trip booked, which I enjoyed immensely about two weeks after this!
Some great plans for the AK but sorry to hear FTB will not be open as that is my favorite CS in the parks! No CS comes close to this! Glad you will be going to La Hacienda as it's one of my faves! Not sure if I've ever mentioned this to you but if you have the chance have the Botana for your appetizer. It's so good! There are three offerings that are part of this and won't be disappointed!
Thanks! I will have to add that app to my notes
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Just now signing on! Your plans look great!
Thanks!
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to Joie and her fiancée. Your day two plans look terrific!
Thanks!
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Nice plans for day two! 
Unfortunately Tom was out of town for work (he is self-employed, and work has been slow) so most likely he will return to that job while we are in Disney.
Not sure if I've ever mentioned this to you but if you have the chance have the Botana for your appetizer. It's so good! 
There are three offerings that are part of this and won't be disappointed! 
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