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So sorry you've been ill! Hope you are feeling much better soon.
Thanks for the Pixies. Friday night I slept 10 hours!! I did that as a teen but not as an adult. I generally sleep around 7-7 & 1/2 hours so 10 was amazingly long for me, however, when I woke up Saturday morning the headache and brain fuzziness was gone and I felt much more like myself.
Day 1, Tuesday, Part 7 - First ever Macoroons and it's time to turn in...
I missed sharing this picture and really like it so will add it here. Karen took this at lunch, we look happy.
Back to Downtown Disney. We had walked to the opposite end and were on our way back to the entrance. We still had a little bit of time before we were supposed to meet everyone so we sat and watched people going to and fro. DD pointed out that the cart next to us had macaroons which she had tried in French class and wanted me to try one too. So on the way out I got a Belgium chocolate one to share with DD as neither of us were really hungry. I just wanted a bite to see what all the fuss was about. It was okay, maybe I would like another flavor better which I got the opportuinty to try at a later date.
We headed out, stopping to take a picture of the DTD sign lit up, passed through security again and made our way to the meeting spot. We found the teacher had purchased a Goofy hat and DD chatted with her friend while Sheryl looked on as we waited for everyone enjoying DL fireworks that we could see.
The teacher wanted a end of the day meeting so after we arrived at the hotel we gathered in the lobby.
Here's one with DD.
Teacher wanted to cover when and where to meet in the morning and to reiterate guidelines for bedtime and tomorrow in the park. I had asked my group of students to meet in my room. I handed out tickets for them to write their names on and they choose which lanyards they liked and were all very happy with the gift.
Day 1, Tuesday, Part 7 - First ever Macoroons and it's time to turn in...
After the students headed off to their rooms - I took pictures for you all,
This photograph was cool, the pictures at the bottom were when the castle was being built.
The best thing about the room was that I was only sharing it with the snacks so I had it all to myself and could turn on the a/c so I could sleep better.
The teacher had sent a text reviewing room checks and which were student rooms and the number of students in each room, asking me if I'd do lights out and put the masking tape up. I had my door open for everyone to pick up breakfast, snacks, and water for the next day while I arranged my things. Finally it was 11 pm so I headed out with the masking tape. This was an idea I got from PPer's and it worked really well. We had no students leaving their rooms at night, although DD told me later in the trip that there was some grumbling about whether it was necessary; but it gave the chaperones and teacher peace of mind and worked great. I started my nightly ritual of walking down the hall, knocking on the door and announcing lights out; then placing masking tape from the doorjamb to the door so that we would know if anyone opened their door. This first night I had just taped a door and was moving to the next when Sirfredrick came into the hall, greeted me and then laughed because I had taped his door too. He was good natured about it, but I made sure not to tape anymore chaperone doors! Once that duty was done, I set my alarm for 5:30AM because I had to do room check before 6AM and so it was off to for me.
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Love the room and glad you enjoyed the macaroons! I myself love Belgian chocolate!
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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!
I love macaroons but I have found that the lighter flavors (carmel, lemon, etc) are lays better. The chocolate ones always seem dry & a little off putting.
So glad the simple masking tape trick worked for you. It is merely a cheap deterrent that always seemed to work for us.
I love macaroons but I have found that the lighter flavors (carmel, lemon, etc) are lays better. The chocolate ones always seem dry & a little off putting.
So glad the simple masking tape trick worked for you. It is merely a cheap deterrent that always seemed to work for us.
I think it just depends how good of a bakery you get the macs from! If you find a good well rounded bakery all should be good and not just certain flavors and especially a French owned or influenced one! That's been my experience, but depends where you live or are visiting!
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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!
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. Friday night I slept 10 hours!!
I did that as a teen but not as an adult. I generally sleep around 7-7 & 1/2 hours so 10 was amazingly long for me, however, when I woke up Saturday morning the headache and brain fuzziness was gone and I felt much more like myself.
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Sometimes when you're ill, you really do need a lot of sleep to recover.
. He was good natured about it, but I made sure not to tape anymore chaperone doors!
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