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Old 06-02-2008, 10:53 AM   #61
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I loved staying at the WLV in April. It is so quiet and peaceful there!
I am sure your stay there will be wonderful!
I am sorry about the whole Delta hassle! Yike!! I am glad Luke was able to get you guys on a flight with SW!
Just think - we will be there very soon!
Oh - I just had a thought! Make sure to take plenty of pics of Stefanie at the wedding!

I will -- it will be good photography practice before Disney. I may even try to post a few Saturday night since not only does Stefanie have trouble sleeping before Disney, but so does Cam.
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Actually, you reminded me that I had forgotten that very important detail. I just didn't know I'd be so longwinded explaining it.
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Actually, you reminded me that I had forgotten that very important detail. I just didn't know I'd be so longwinded explaining it.
I love details so I didn't notice any longwindness going on!
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I will -- it will be good photography practice before Disney. I may even try to post a few Saturday night since not only does Stefanie have trouble sleeping before Disney, but so does Cam.
I was hoping you would!! Who can sleep before Disney? Not me : And your plans look excellent!!
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I just realized you started another Pre-TR, & got all caught up. Your plans sound great! Have a wonderful time, & maybe we'll see you down there at some point!
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how awsome for stefanie
maid of honor is a big deal
we love southwest - won't fly any other airline again
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Great update!! WL is such a nice choice and glad you were able to straighten out the flight situation! How exciting for Stefanie to be maid of honor!! Can't wait to see the photos!!
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I too remember enjoying your trip report from last year and am looking forward to another great one! I hope you all have a fabulous time.

You will be there over my birthday (June 14th) so have a bit fat piece of sugary decadence for me while you are there!
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I honestly don't know where I've been that I just found your TR today! More than once I thought, "I wonder if Cam is going to do a TR this year?" (Serves me right for always just looking at my subscribed threads and hitting the New button!)

Can't wait to hear about your trip! 10 nights at the Wilderness Lodge sounds like a perfect trip to me!
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Great plans and how awesome that Stefanie gets to be maid of honor.
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How lucky you are to have a husband and daughter that loves Disney as much as you! I'm glad Stephanie enjoys planning - that's an important trait to all of us here. I'm sure you will all have a wonderful time (and Happy Birthday! I recently turned 50 myself, but don't mention it to anyone).
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Just got caught up with your report! Your plans sound wonderful! I hope you all have a fabulous trip!
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Great plans, I love WL too!
How exciting that Stephanie get to be Maid of Honor! I'm looking as forward to some of those pics as I am of the trip!
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