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There are other changes as well.
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We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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What a wonderful memory to have all this time - at least it is now. I am sure it was a dreadful experience for all of you as it occurred. However I am pretty sure Hook thought he was entertaining you youngsters & amusing Aunt Karen while the parents were away so that you didn't wander or get into trouble. How funny...I can honestly picture this in my mind of all of you running around those large heavy mid century tables being chased by a huge character. Thank you so much for sharing this.
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What a wonderful memory to have all this time - at least it is now. I am sure it was a dreadful experience for all of you as it occurred. However I am pretty sure Hook thought he was entertaining you youngsters & amusing Aunt Karen while the parents were away so that you didn't wander or get into trouble. How funny...I can honestly picture this in my mind of all of you running around those large heavy mid century tables being chased by a huge character. Thank you so much for sharing this.
You are welcome. I asked Aunt Karen about it later and she was amused and liked that the character treated her like any other person because too often people would see her in a wheelchair and treat her like she was stupid or avoid/ignore so she got a kick out of the episode.
Oh what a great experience that is now you look back - I agree, at the time, perhaps not quite the same, but what a wonderful memory it made.
Wow, those costs for each of the rides were something.
Can you imagine those prices today? As far as when this happened, I remember being mad that he wouldn't leave my aunt alone and made my brother cry, the rest was fun.
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
Side note- that frown face should not be there but can't seem to get off!
I had mentioned earlier that due to our current luggage being in a sad state and the TA planning for everyone to only take a carry on - I would need to shop for luggage.
The current set we have now was given to us by DMIL 8+ years ago and I had mentioned the carry on of this set broke (zipper) while we were in WDW in 2011 so that I duct taped it to get it home. The big suitcase has seen a bunch of use and has a corner section broken and the zipper is giving us fits. The only one of the set that is in fairly good shape is the medium size, I explained all of this to DH and started shopping for carry-ons because luggage is so expensive. I've never purchased new luggage myself so I was hopping to find something unique that I liked. Originally I was only looking at carry-ons but then Amazon had a major sale, like 60+% off of sets so I was pursuing those. I had discovered one carry-on that DD immediately said "that's the one" so when I found it as a 2 piece set on sale I ordered it.
They've already arrived and she is very happy with them and I like all the zipped compartments to keep things separated from each other, like clean and dirty clothes and the 4 wheels are very easy to maneuver.
I liked these too but did not want to get the same ones. I will tell you I like polka dots but I want white polka dots on either black or navy background. I have a polka dot dress with the black background and my wallet matches. Guess what? You are right if you guessed that I found polka dot luggage.
Now we have new carry ones for Disneyland that should be unique and known for ours. Not only did we both really like the luggage but I saved a bunch of money since both sets were majorly on sale.
Plus, I can use them for all our upcoming trips. Not only are DD and I going to DL the first of April, I am making a short trip home (Alaska) in June for my Aunt's memorial, in July DH & I are going to TN for his family reunion, in August I am going to Las Vegas for the 50th Star Trek Convention and next summer is my & DD's trip to EuropeSo now we have luggage for all our travels
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Great luggage finds! I've never understood why luggage is soooooo expensive. And then the airline people just toss it around with not much regard for the large price tag.
Great luggage finds! I've never understood why luggage is soooooo expensive. And then the airline people just toss it around with not much regard for the large price tag.
Very true. My set of 3 at regular price was $480! That's totally ridiculous and I could never afford that - but at 70% off, yahoo! It doesn't make much sense to me either way luggage costs so much. True about the airlines too.
I know when we arrive in DL with a group of teenagers and 4 chaperones and a nervous teacher I will not get much shopping done until after they go home so I wanted something to help the magic on our first day or two so I just ordered from the Disney store online a few shirts.
This one is for DD it says "Shoes speak louder than words" I think she will really like it not only because of the Disney reference but she loves shoes. I think she already owns more than 20 pairs of shoes!
This one is for me . I like the saying "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think"
And the 3rd one we could fight over, I like it and I think DD will too. It says
Never underestimate the power of doing nothing" which DD tries as much as possible and I need to remind myself to take breaks, relax, and not be doing 12 things at once!
I can't wait till they get here, I will probably put them in the suitcases without telling DD until time to pack.
PassPorter's Free-Book to Walt Disney World It’s hard to believe anything is free at Walt Disney World; but there are actually a number of things you can get or do for little to no cost. This e-book documents over 200 free or cheap tips to do before you go and after you arrive. You could save a considerable amount of money following these tips. Perhaps more importantly; you can discover overlooked attractions and little-known details most people whiz by on their way to spend money. Click here to see free sample pages from the e-book! Get this popular e-book free of extra charges when you join the PassPorter's Club for as little as $4.95. A club pass includes access to all our other e-books; e-worksheets; super-size photos; and more! This e-book is also available for separate purchase in the PassPorter Online Store for just $5.95.
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. I asked Aunt Karen about it later and she was amused and liked that the character treated her like any other person because too often people would see her in a wheelchair and treat her like she was stupid or avoid/ignore so she got a kick out of the episode.
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Side note- that frown face should not be there but can't seem to get off!
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