A Spring Adventure: Wilderness, Flowers, and the Force (with Cam and Luke) PTR Updated 5/22 - Page 67 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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
Moving on with a spirit born to run
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.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.
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Great list! I can't believe Morgan is a teenager already! Glad you found some things too! Garage sales are a hassle but worth it if they are successful!
We can't believe she is a teenager already either. Yard sales at our house don't do well, but Luke's mom's neighborhood does quite well.
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Both projects sound very worthwhile and financially rewarding!
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We hope they are!
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We are off in 12 days and reading hour updates made me realize how much I still needed to do. The kids got travel size things in their Easter baskets today so they should be all set. I went through the closet and found the other things that are needed; our hanging organizer, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, etc. I have piles started now! Thanks for getting me focused!
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Your lists are awesome--and while I have never actually sat down and written it all out, there must be a certain Jedi-like calmness that must come as you check off each item. Does it help you to start achieving that vacation relaxation that we all enjoy?
And can I tell you that you have inspired me to do a smashbook of DH's and my upcoming October trip? Thank you for the wonderful idea!
I hadn't thought about that Jedi-like calmness.
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Thank you for reminding me that I need to buy sunscreen for my upcoming trip! Love how pp help each other out!
I find other's PTR/TRs quite helpful in reminding me of stuff. Glad I could help!
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Well I had a lot of catching up to do!!!
Love your luggage tag!!! And all your organizing!!! I have to clean out our Disney totes as well!!!
I joke that I'd have no memory if I didn't have lists.
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I am with you Cam I love lists also. They are just a great way to not forget anything and have your mind at peace by not thinking you are forgetting something.
Love the new bag! You will be traveling in style this trip!!! I also admire your lists... I love to make lists, too. Such a great feeling to check off each item! (Sometimes it's the little things in life!)
Luke teases me about checking items off my list, but he's always thankful I have them.
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Love your organization skills Cam. I'm pretty good myself as I also write up those "To Do Lists" prior to my trip.
My packing list is also broken down into various categories such as Toiletries, Clothing, Golf Stuff, Various Items (includes everything from Airline tix, Magic Bands and resort ressies) and Last Minute Items to Pack or Bring. This system seems to work quite well for me.
Dave, I do the same thing with my Packing lists. Everything fits nicely into a category!
Love your new VB purchase! Did you know that there is a great VB store at the outlet mall in Orlando? I am a huge list maker too and smiled when I saw what you wrote about the stove as I always ask my husband the same thing!
We have that same DVC tote bag and it! It make the perfect pool bag because it can carry so much stuff and it's so durable.
When we belonged to a private pool club, this bag went with us every day. And it still looks good.
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Love your new VB purchase! Did you know that there is a great VB store at the outlet mall in Orlando? I am a huge list maker too and smiled when I saw what you wrote about the stove as I always ask my husband the same thing!
Final check list looks good now if only it was time to implement it.
On a different not if you have an area of the lawn that is a problem Try throwig bird seed on it. Birds eat the seed and weed seeds as well Husks from seed you put down (The birds eat whats inside not the husks ) duild up as a biodegradable mulch Takes about a yer to see best results and you get to enjoy birds visiting in the mourning and late in the afternoon
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Final check list looks good now if only it was time to implement it.
On a different not if you have an area of the lawn that is a problem Try throwig bird seed on it. Birds eat the seed and weed seeds as well Husks from seed you put down (The birds eat whats inside not the husks ) duild up as a biodegradable mulch Takes about a yer to see best results and you get to enjoy birds visiting in the mourning and late in the afternoon
Great info!
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I am with you on the lists - they help me to get my thoughts in order and ensure I don't forget anything....
Love the list, Jasmine is a list maker, she loves anything that means she can create a list....so you can imagine my house, there is a list for everything. We are nearing the double digits now (6 more days) so this weekend what was she doing, yes....she was already making lists for the trip
I make lists for everything!
Just a note on your weekender . . . don't try to wash it if it gets dirty--spot clean it--I made that mistake not realizing there was cardboard in it.
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I hadn't thought about that Jedi-like calmness. 
your luggage tag!!! And all your organizing!!! I have to clean out our Disney totes as well!!!
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