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Old 10-31-2005, 11:43 AM   #46
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Very very funny update. I think that's the first TR post I've read that had one photograph featured 2 times. Sorry about your shame. You should take the long Thanksgiving weekend to whip up a batch of Kafka and send it to all of us with the Christmas cards! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]

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Had me laughing from beginning to end of this installment!! Keep it coming!! I [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/love.gif[/img] it!!
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Had me laughing from beginning to end of this installment!! Keep it coming!! I [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/love.gif[/img] it!!

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Me too [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img]

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Great report! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] The weirdos in the hot tub were priceless! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] Especially the old man! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] Please hurry back with the next installment!
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[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] - you should put a warning not to read this report and drink at the same time.... hilarious!!!
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I am waiting for more!!!! Love the pics!!!
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Oh my gosh! This is an absolutely fantastic and hilarious tr - - and that was just day one!

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This is a totally awesome report! You have me in stitches! Can't wait for more!!!
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Absolutely fantastic!!!! You make me laugh hysterically!!!!

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Hilarious report! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Thanks for the laughs! More, please!
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[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] You're hilarious! Great update! More please! Please!
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Hey! I resemble that remark. Seriously, funniest report I've read in a LONG time. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] I totally agree about the recipes from Boma. I think they should just read:
Call Disney dining
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Fly to Orlando
Travel to the Animal Kingdom Lodge
Enjoy

It'd be faster! Can't wait for more!

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This is a ginormously funny report. I just started it today and now can't wait for more.

Enjoy your $300 mugs. I just hope they're not $350 in Nov. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]
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