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Sounds like despite the tears & heat, things are really going well especially with the meets. Can't wait to see the pictures - especially the sunset ones. How are the random acts of kindness going?
That was a great day. I look forward to your pictures. I understand your issues with the heat. Judy has a lot of problems during the hotter months. We are planning a trip in November and another in January. This should help her be more comfortable. I wish we could be at MK for the MNSSHP. She really likes that party but usually has to take the next day off.
Sounds both physically and emotionally exhausting. Wouldn't change a thing though, I'm sure. Everything has a way of working out for a reason!
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Sorry the heat is sapping you so much. That's why I avoid April or May until October. But I understand why you're there now. Sounds like it is very emotional, but worth it to be with others sharing your memories (and tears and laughter).
Sounds like despite the tears & heat, things are really going well especially with the meets. Can't wait to see the pictures - especially the sunset ones. How are the random acts of kindness going?
Really, really well - all the details are posted in the Bagman Days Facebook group.
That was a great day. I look forward to your pictures. I understand your issues with the heat. Judy has a lot of problems during the hotter months. We are planning a trip in November and another in January. This should help her be more comfortable. I wish we could be at MK for the MNSSHP. She really likes that party but usually has to take the next day off.
We only usually visit between October and March and now I know why. We will never return in September again, it's just too much for us weather wise sadly.
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Sorry the heat is sapping you so much. That's why I avoid April or May until October. But I understand why you're there now. Sounds like it is very emotional, but worth it to be with others sharing your memories (and tears and laughter).
I saw at least one posted photo of the sunset on Thursday, and, it was indeed spectacular. I wondered if Jan would be there any. I could certainly understand if she were not able to attend.
I saw at least one posted photo of the sunset on Thursday, and, it was indeed spectacular.
It was unbelievable. Here's a sneak peek at one of the best ones I got:
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I wondered if Jan would be there any. I could certainly understand if she were not able to attend.
We'd been in touch with her for some time and originally she said she was going to come down before the anniversary, as she said being there on the day would be too painful for her. I'm glad she changed her mind and came down, as it was wonderful to see her.
Well, I figured I'd update tonight, as I don't know when we'll have a chance tomorrow. We're getting up to go for breakfast at the Garden Grill, then we'll be in Epcot for a couple of hours before we head off to embark on the Dream. Busy day ahead!
We got to Tokyo Dining eventually - that's a story for the trip report. Let's just say MagicBands don't always work and when they don't, it's an absolute nightmare. We saw IllumiNations again in a deserted Epcot, unbelievable given the Food and Wine crowds just two hours earlier...
Today started off cooler, so we went for a dip in the quiet pool at the Beach Club Villas, the first time we've felt up to doing that, as usually it's steaming hot by 7:00am. We had a relaxed morning, then went for brunch at the California Grill with Deb and Linda. I cannot recommend this highly enough.
We went over to the Studios later on, and met up with Angie, Sue and Barb, and spent a couple of wonderful hours with them.
We're out for dinner shortly with friends at the Flying Fish and I can't wait, after all the rave reviews I've read about it.
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We saw IllumiNations again in a deserted Epcot, unbelievable given the Food and Wine crowds just two hours earlier... 
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