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So glad to hear Luke's procedure went well. So excited for the two of you and your fall trip...it's a great time to visit! Looking forward to the details....Happy Planning!!
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So glad to hear all is well with Luke & that you get to go on another adventure in DW! I am, however, sad that I will miss you by 10 days...I arrive to tag along on DH's conference on the 23rd. Happy Planning & Have a Magical Trip!
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Oh what a great idea! I can't even imagine planning a trip only 40 days out, but I definitely would if given the opportunity.
Our very first WDW in 1997, Luke announced a similar idea and I had a total of 3 weeks to plan it. But I did and we had a wonderful time!
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Oh my! Can only imagine what a reaction I'll get when I share this news with a certain short person! She'll be looking for you in every corner...
Glad to hear you are going back.
Too funny and sweet!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
I was so surprised to see another Cam PTR, but what a great idea for the two of you.
I was surprised, too, but also very excited.
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Originally Posted by Nemo125
Yea!!!! I know that Ann is sending you are schedule so hopefully sometime we'll get to see you amd Luke. And my sister and mom read your updates on FB (if I post on them I think is how they see them - plus they have seen my photos of your family from last June and have told them so much about you and your family) - so I can't wait for you to meet them too! What a great idea that Luke had and what a nice place for you both to spend some magical time together!
I can't wait to meet your family. I sent a reply back to Ann, so hopefully we'll get quite a bit of time together.
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Originally Posted by Wolfy6688
That's so exciting! Can't wait to read about it.
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
I think Luke came up with a wonderful idea, can't wait to hear more as the planning moves along (very quickly I am sure) as you are only 40 days away
When I plugged the new date into my countdown on igoogle, I felt a bit . But it's all coming together.
I have a been a silent observer to your trip reports for a long while. I thought I would break the silence and get started early on this one. Awesome start! You guys deserve this
for following along through all those trips.
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Originally Posted by buzzspal2
Have fun. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.
I definitely plan to enjoy the F&WF.
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Originally Posted by lsugirlinutah
Whoo hoo! I am enjoying your trip with Morgan, but I can tell from your TR that some couple time when you and Luke can do what you need too when you need to do it will be important in your healing. Plus, you just need some time together!
We love Disney in October. It is wonderful!
We loved WDW in October back in 2009. I got out my scrapbook from that trip and enjoyed remember how Stefanie was so excited about being there for the Halloween festivities. It is also the second of two times we managed to surprise her, and I can still see her sweet face when she realized we were going. Makes me smile!
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Originally Posted by Tink and co.
yay! Can't wait to read all about it! Glad to hear Luke's procedure went well.
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Originally Posted by ilovedisney247
How wonderful! I'm so happy you are planning a trip for the two of you--even if it's just a short one.
This may become our more normal trip length as our 12night/13day trip this past June wore us out.
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Originally Posted by chezp
How wonderful to have that to look forward to!
School has really been dragging me down this year (though much of this week was better), so it truly is nice to have something to look forward to.
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Originally Posted by nght10gale
Oh how exciting! Glad Luke's procedure went well.. If that was my DH I would have had to have everything planned before he came out from under the influence of anesthesia
Looking forward to following along.
Luke prefaced his announcement with I know exactly what I'm saying and I'm not going to sleep and forget it.
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Originally Posted by mfirst
Glad to hear that Luke's okay after his procedure! - you had me worried there with the start of your post.
I'm really excited for you - the Disney trip sounds like a good focus for you over the next few days. I hope it makes the school year a bit easier for you. Can't wait to read more!
He had me a bit worried, too. But I kept telling myself the doctor said all was good.
yay! I'm getting my AP renewed next month and Mike and I were wanting to go to the F&WF so maybe I can convince him to go one day and we can have our meet up?!
So happy Luke's procedure went well and that you two are doing a couples trip
I'm hoping to post at least some preliminary plans this weekend. We did the F&WF in 2009 on Saturday and we'll not do that again as Sheri let us know that is when all the locals come out and there are a lot of locals. It was so crowded that day that we could barely move from booth to booth.
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Originally Posted by num1DVCfan
I'm excited to get started at the beginning of this one. I'm so happy to hear Luke is doing well. I can't wait to read all about your trip!
Glad to have you along!
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Originally Posted by kangelop
Hi Cam,
1. I am glad all went well for Luke. That is by far the most important thing.
2. How awesome is it that coming out of recovery Luke is immediately thinking about ways to spend time with you and at a very special place. That is a man with love of family at the top of his list. He is a keeper!
3. DISNEY again! Yay!! I am glad that the two of you have the opportunity to make a couples trip. I am sure that you need that time alone together to continue the healing process.
Great list! I knew after just a few dates that Luke was a keeper (we had been friends for a year and half before we dated).
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Originally Posted by Peanut_mommy
I was waiting for this since I saw your post on FB. Can't wait! I had to abandon my plans for a fall trip to run the Tower of Terror 10-Miler, so I'll have to live vicariously!
I am so sorry! I love WDW in the fall!
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Originally Posted by oddboysmum
Glad Luke is recovering well ... and super YAY for a Disney trip for the two of you!
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Originally Posted by mdobereiner
Yay!!!! That is so exciting!!! We are trying to choose dates for our fall trip and we are considering that week too- just trying to work around Tyler's school calendar.
Can't wait to hear more!
Mel
Now that would be cool if you all were there, too!
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Originally Posted by Principessa_di_Fata
I'm so glad to hear that you guys are doing a trip together - and so soon! I look forward to reading the progression of plans, and then the outcome afterwards!
We've both been working fast and furious.
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
I think Luke had a wonderful idea! I am glad that his procedure went well, and it really shows his love for you and WDW if a trip was the first thing on his mind when he woke up
You are so right!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great start Cam!
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Originally Posted by JoJayMom
I think it sounds like a `WONDERFUL` trip!!
Me, too!
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
Checking in here! Glad Luke's procedure went well. What a great idea! I can't wait to hear all about your couple trip.
How exciting! I'm sure that some couple time will be wonderful for you two.
I think we need to have one trip as a couple to continue the healing, work out some of the loss before we head out next June with my DSis June, Morgan, John, and John Paul.
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Originally Posted by mzozzietj
That's the week we "usually" go every year but this year we'll be going in December instead! I always love October in WDW
Can't wait to hear about all your plans!
Shucks! But Disney in December is so awesome! We'll do that too some day.
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Originally Posted by jackid2
How exciting. Another Trip and this time just the 2 of you. We'll be down there around the same time. Glad everything went well with Luke.
What are your trip dates?
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Originally Posted by MikeL
So happy that things went so well for Luke I'm sure it wasn't easy for either of you. As for another trip to DISNEY and just the two of you and it was Luke's idea Go for it. As others have said this trip may be a little more difficult but you will have each other to hang onto when you need each other. Still think Guardian Angel working OT for both of you
That little guardian angel is as busy as she was when she was here! My life would never have been complete without her.
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Originally Posted by honeybee723
So happy to hear you are both taking the time to do this together.
We had been talking for a little while about how a couple trip might be good for us. I just never imagine he was thinking so soon.
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Originally Posted by stardust190
I'm glad Luke's procedure went well. And that you now have another trip to get excited about!
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Originally Posted by scrapsoflife
Glad the procedure went well and yay for a spontaneous trip! Couple time in the Bubble certainly never hurts!
Time in Bubble never hurts!
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Originally Posted by MayraLR
How exciting! Luke comes up with some pretty awesome ideas.
He does! I don't remember ever nixing any of his ideas.
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Originally Posted by lazanya
How exciting! Couple time for you both would be perfect!
Really glad you two get to go back! A couple's trip is great! Can't wait to hear more!
I can't wait either, except I've still got planning to do.
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Originally Posted by Nick and Ryans Mom
I think a couple's trip is an awesome idea! DH and I are going for a belated anniversary weekend trip Oct 11-14
Cool! Maybe we'll meet each other.
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Originally Posted by goofyboysmama
Way to go Luke! I also think a couple's trip is a great idea for you two. I can't wait to hear all the details...
Luke is full of good ideas!
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Originally Posted by KMB733
I'm so happy that you are Luke are getting a chance to go to WDW. Can't wait for the details!!
I really never dreamed we'd get back before June.
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Originally Posted by b3ivey
So glad to hear that Luke is well- can't wait to hear details of your couple's trip for food and wine festival!
I can't wait to try out some of the offerings at the F&WF.
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Originally Posted by mousestruck
What a wonderful idea for your healing journey. I'm sure Stefanie would give it the big "thumbs-up"! Looking forward to hearing about your plans.
She sure would! She really loved the one trip we made in October with her.
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Originally Posted by Nemo125
Ok - I already posted once but I just wanted to say don't keep us in suspense too long on the rest of your details for this trip! I love reading your trip reports and pre trip reports so hope to hear more soon - loding, dining, etc!
I'm hoping to get more up tonight, but I didn't expect to have so many responses already.
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Originally Posted by disneymom57
I hope you're planning to go to the Food & Wine Festival it's awesome. Strolling around the World Showcase is a totally different experience than touring. Enjoy!
When we went in 2009, Luke said he was clueless as to why I was so excited about getting to try out the F&WF. On the way home, he kept saying, "I'm so glad you made us go to Epcot for the F&WF." That was a big part of his idea this time, getting back to the F&WF.
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Originally Posted by Mileese
Great idea! I'm glad Luke's procedure went well.
We will miss you by two days! :0)
What a great time for a couples trip.
Shucks! Maybe another time!
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Originally Posted by jandsdennis
So glad all went well with Luke's procedure. Darn we will miss you guys by two days. Wandering the F@WF will be the perfect way to spend a couple days in the bubble just the two of you. Looking forward to all the details. Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time getting this year started.
I'm sorry to hear that your new school year isn't going well. I went in for my first day back (kids don't go until Tuesday) and spent most of the morning scrubbing the grout in our bathroom. I guess if I am the only one who cares that the grout is NOT supposed to be black, then I can't complain when I am on my knees fixing it!
On to the real story: You do realize that we will be in the bubble at the same time, right? We are going the fifth through the tenth! Yay! I totally want to meet you (I'm a little giddy at the thought, tbh)! Don't worry, I'm completely (mostly) normal.
I'll be posting preliminary plans soon, so let's see what meshes up for us! I'd love to meet you! Luke and I are mostly not normal!
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Originally Posted by kmurburg
So excited for your trip - that is my favorite time to go to WDW! In fact, I was hoping to go again this year at that time for my birthday, but plans have a way of not working out this year! Hope you and Luke have as magical a trip as we had 2 years ago! If you get a chance, go on the Haunted Carriage ride in Fort Wilderness Campground - it's awesome!
I had forgotten about the Haunted Carriage ride but now I'll do some checking.
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Originally Posted by tdhc
Glad all went well for Luke. Sorry your work has been less than great. Hope that going to your happy place helps make things better. Look forward to reading more.
The trip is definitely giving me a hope each day. Thankfully, the last 3 days have been better. Three of my classes are coming around and the 4th it is mainly 6 boys who think they've got the world figure out and that all adults are idiots. I'll just have them until November and then they'll move on to other teachers.
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Already commented on FB - and your other thread - so happy for you!
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Originally Posted by taylan1
Wow! Another trip and so soon! Lots of planning to do for sure! A couple's trip sounds absolutely wonderful! Looking forward to your TR.
Luke and I have been moving as quickly on the planning as we can.
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Originally Posted by dutchdisneyfamily
I was so excited to read this! I can't wait to read all about it. I want to go in the fall so badly. Someday!
that one of these days you get a fall trip.
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Originally Posted by travismom
First, I'm glad Luke's procedure went well.
Second, I'm very happy for you both. A little couple time is wonderful!! Can't wait to read all about your journey.
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Originally Posted by bsblady01
congrats and happy planning
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Originally Posted by Laurast
I think this is a wonderful idea, Cam Looking forward to hearing your plans.
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Originally Posted by mcneal
Just the two of you in the Happiest Place on Earth.....can't be anything but magical!!!!!
Absolutely magical!
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Originally Posted by Huntermom
Glad things went well for Luke and even happier to hear of you plans. You and Luke sounds like a wonderful couple who enjoy each other so much.
We do enjoy being together. Some of our friends tease us because if you get one, you usually get both.
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Originally Posted by Mickeysgal
So glad to hear Luke's procedure went well. So excited for the two of you and your fall trip...it's a great time to visit! Looking forward to the details....Happy Planning!!
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Originally Posted by queen2
congratulations on both news. So happy for you & Luke
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Originally Posted by Carousel96
Saw this on FB and am so excited for you -- both that the procedure went well, and the trip. If anyone can pull off WDW in 40 days, it's you.
I'm hoping I can.
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Originally Posted by DawnK
So very glad that Luke's procedure went well.
Yay for you two going on another trip to WDW this year!!!
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Originally Posted by wishes
So glad to hear all is well with Luke & that you get to go on another adventure in DW! I am, however, sad that I will miss you by 10 days...I arrive to tag along on DH's conference on the 23rd. Happy Planning & Have a Magical Trip!
Bummer! Maybe another trip for both of us! I love tagging along with Luke on conferences. That's how Stefanie and I got to go to WDW in October 2009.
Well this is great news! Also great news that Luke is OK, but I'm really happy for you both to get this last minute trip in, those are always such fun. I feel like I hear a little giddiness in your voice too............I'm excited for you both
[QUOTE=Cam22;4024876]I'm hoping to post at least some preliminary plans this weekend. We did the F&WF in 2009 on Saturday and we'll not do that again as Sheri let us know that is when all the locals come out and there are a lot of locals. It was so crowded that day that we could barely move from booth to booth.
hahah yes as I local I know that weekends are very hectic! Mike has off of work on Tuesdays and Saturdays, so we like to go on Tuesdays. If you happen to make plans for a Tuesday at EPCOT, maybe we could finally meet up!
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But I did and we had a wonderful time! 
. But it's all coming together. 
Luke prefaced his announcement with I know exactly what I'm saying and I'm not going to sleep and forget it. 
It was so crowded that day that we could barely move from booth to booth. 
it's awesome. Strolling around the World Showcase is a totally different experience than touring. Enjoy!
)! Don't worry, I'm completely (mostly) normal.
If you get a chance, go on the Haunted Carriage ride in Fort Wilderness Campground - it's awesome!
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