August and Everything After WDW - Trip Report - Day 1 complete **Updated 8/29** - Page 5 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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So much goodness in one PTR! First, congratscongratscongrats on the new position! I'm sure that is a weight off your shoulders. And I heart the Counting Crows too - their new album is fantastic! And so is yours!
Nady Andy has me rolling over here - I think he should rock that look at WDW.
Love your greatest hits (I'm a big fan) - now I'm ready for some new material!
Congrats on the job...it just couldn't have worked out more perfectly! Also, I'm loving the new format! It's a real hoot! Can't wait to hear all about your plans!
Imagine my excitment when I checked the new posts today and saw a Melissa and Andy PTR started-it looked a little like a kid in a candy store. YEAH! First off-way to go on the job Melissa. How awesome. Great things do come to those who deserve them. Next-great format on the PTR, most definitley a top of the charts hit. I spit out my coffee w/the bio for Andy and his conversation with parking attendant. That killed me. Keep the hits coming!
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Congrats on the new job!!!! I actually love going thru old clothes- it is funny when you try and put it on. One, you can't believe you ever wore it and two, you can almost fit in to it-alright fine it is a little(okay-okay it is 5 sizes tooo small). Love the PTR- you are so creative!!! Your TR's never get old- you always have me laughing-especially the last one!!
Congrats on the new job!! I would have worried myself sick about what to do but that's how I am. Nady reminds me of Clark Griswold from the Walley World movie.
Congratulations of the job! Maybe you should schedule another WDW trip to celebrate! With the magical properties of Disney math there must be some way to convert the $3,000 savings into a trip!
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Congratulations Melissa on you new position! Can't wait to hear more and I DID spit my coffee out when I saw the picture of Nady!! That is just to funny!
"Indy Nady and the Librarian" has a good ring to it, n'est ce pas? If we follow on with the liner notes format, where do we go to join the fan club -- 'cause I'm ready to sign up.
Fun, fun, fun!!! I can't wait for more details, planning info, general excitement and pop culture references!
Eileen
"Indy Nady and the Librarian" has a good ring to it, n'est ce pas? If we follow on with the liner notes format, where do we go to join the fan club -- 'cause I'm ready to sign up.
Ohhhh you may have just given me another idea!!!
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Hey that works you already have Sean Connery for a FIL
I think this is going to be my favorite Melissa-and-Andy TR ever! (But I think I think that every time). You two are such a riot! And Melissa, congrats on the new position!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Yay!
You started your PTR! It took me so long to get updated on my TRs I just finished reading your last TR last night!
Congrats on the new job! I know how you feel about Masters classes- I have like 8 left still! Yucko! But I have until 2011 so I am taking it slow.
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Congratulations Melissa on you new position! Can't wait to hear more and I DID spit my coffee out when I saw the picture of Nady!! That is just to funny!
Hey I noticed you live in Coral Springs, FL! What a small world, 2 of my aunts, 4 of my cousins, and my grandma all live in Coral Springs too!
August and Everything After WDW is a limited edition multi-vinyl album pressing.
Track Listing
Vinyl 1, Side 1: Let The Fun Begin (8:13:08)
"Leaving Home Early Morning 5am"
"Checking into POFQ"
"Swimming Fun"
"Fun at DHS - Extended Edition"
Vinyl 1, Side 2: Friends Around the World (08:14:08)
"Fun at DHS - Original Edition"
"Swimming Fun - POFQ Remix"
"Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow"
"Booze, Buddies, and some Japanese"
"Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow - Extended Edition"
Vinyl 2, Side 1: All Our Favorites (08:15:08)
"'Ohana Style"
"Futureworld"
"Swimming fun - Relaxed Laid Back Remix"
"Invasion of the Brits"
"Magic Kingdom - Extended Edition"
Vinyl 2, Side 2: Animal World (08:16:08)
"Mornings in the Animal Kingdom - Extended Edition"
"Relax - POFQ Remix"
"All Around the World - Showcase Edition"
"Illuminating Experience"
Vinyl 3, Side 1: All Good Things Must Come to an End (08:17:08)
"Magic Kingdom - Original Version"
"Long Road Home"
Brilliant -- just brilliant. I think this is the first itinerary that didn't make my brain click off. (Not that there's anything wrong with itineraries, but -- if it's not MY trip -- I'm usually just not able to concentrate on them.)
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I'm sure that is a weight off your shoulders. 
And I heart the Counting Crows too - their new album is fantastic! And so is yours! 
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Also, I'm loving the new format! It's a real hoot! Can't wait to hear all about your plans
Margaret
Our 3 princesses LOVE the RED SOX!!!!
With the magical properties of Disney math there must be some way to convert the $3,000 savings into a trip! 
And Melissa, congrats on the new position! 
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