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Speaking of SPREADSHEETS... where is my update copy of the BASE, Karen. I need to call the Special Dietary Requests team to find out about gluten free counter service options.
It'll be no fun whatsoever if I end up spending even MORE time in the bathrooms, n'est ce pas?
You girls are just going to have way too much fun!!! I can't wait to see all of you - a few for the first time- and witness all of you together!! Not much longer!
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Gonna have to write down those drink recipes. Now that everyone has chimed in, I KNOW this is gonna be a fun trip. can't wait to read more. I'm glad the puppy is doing well.
Ok, I have to say that I’ve ran across this TR several times within the last few days but I took absolutely “0” interest in reading it because of the word “Souse.” All I could think was why in the world would someone name a TR after some type of pickled pork meat? And then, because of my ever growing obsession with Disney, I started to wonder if Disney sells pickled pork meat and if they do it has to be good because it IS Disney and therefore I must go back soon because I must try the Disney version of pickled pork meat (which I would otherwise despise anywhere else) Ugh! Always looking for a reason to return.
Anyhow, it was after reading Lemap760’s TR this morning, where she mentioned her motivation to complete her TR was so that she can get become “engrossed” with Sousefest, that I decided to checkout this Sousefest to see if I can do a little engrossing myself. Well to my surprise, I have stumbled upon something grand and wonderful! Thank you ladies, in advance, for sharing and I hope you have a great time.
Sorry about the ramblings about the souse “pickled pork meat” in the beginning. And oh yeah, I have since called on Webster to tell me exactly what "souse" means because obviously I had it all wrong. INGENIOUS title!
WOW...this trip report is so much fun to read!! I can't wait to hear all about ya'lls adventures!
Sharon - love the way you do multi-tasking!
Karen - I'm glad the puppy is okay. We have a new puppy and my tree isn't going up until right before Christmas. He does love to chew!
It appears that the small issue of where exactly I appeared from has been forgotten.
I just showed up. At Mousefest. Last year. By Myself. With a Margarita and some ducks. I got adopted. Thanks Guys! Mom, Dad, can I talk to you about a small loan?
So here's my favorite Margarita Recipe
(You get a two-for-one today)
Margarita
2 oz Tequila (don't be a wuss now and skimp)
1 oz Triple Sec
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz lime juice
splash of water
2 packets of Splenda
SHAKE VIGOROUSLY and serve on the rocks with salt!
It appears that the small issue of where exactly I appeared from has been forgotten.
I just showed up. At Mousefest. Last year. By Myself. With a Margarita and some ducks. I got adopted. Thanks Guys!
I was trying to dig around for pictures of you and realized that I took everything with my cell phone last year (and not many of those!) and didn't have a picture of you -- I was relying on the other ladies to add in.
As for the story of how we attached ourselves to Heather:
On one of our first days at Mousefest '08, we met Heather (was it the night of the meet at the American Adventure?) and instantly felt at home with her. She was funny, she was mellow, she was bubbly, she laughed at our jokes, she gave great advice re: the sour apple layer in the Fiesta Margarita , and she was self-sufficient. (Had Karen been there, she'd also have seen that Heather doesn't require frequent bathroom breaks.)
But for me, my favorite thing about Heather is that she's a tad bit shorter than me -- and, for a girl who feels like she's standing in a hole around Karen and Sharon, that's a big PLUS!
We found ourselves crossing paths frequently throughout the gathering and we sucked her into our group and held on tight.
She didn't stand a chance....
We solidified the friendship this June when our trips overlapped -- and we joined forces to do the Chef's Table experience at Citricos together. Yummmmm... that was both delicious and fun.
So, it was a no brainer that we'd hang onto her THIS YEAR like a dog with a tasty bone. I'm totally looking forward to it, Heather!
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And each update gets me more and more excited about the upcoming trip! 
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interest in reading it because of the word “Souse.” 
All I could think was why in the world would someone name a TR after some type of pickled pork meat? And then, because of my ever growing obsession with Disney, I started to wonder if Disney sells pickled pork meat and if they do it has to be good because it IS Disney and therefore I must go back soon because I must try the Disney version of pickled pork meat (which I would otherwise despise anywhere else)
And oh yeah, I have since called on Webster
to tell me exactly what "souse" means because obviously I had it all wrong. INGENIOUS title!
PassPorter Guide Author
, and she was self-sufficient. (Had Karen been there, she'd also have seen that Heather doesn't require frequent bathroom breaks.)
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