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Saddle Oxfords can be uncomfortable, but once broken in to the shape of your foot, they are pretty nice. They were popular again when I was in junior high and I just had to have a pair. I hated them until they were broken in and then I didn't want to wear anything else. Can't wait to see pictures of the Disney Store.
You all won't believe this...but Disney store was kind of a disappointment.
We went out Friday and got the shirts at the Manufacturer. So the guys got blue and black shirts. Wolfhunt is working on the image for the pocket on Dew's shirt...he still hasn't picked a character for himself...or maybe just hasn't told us what he's decided. The pocket so far looks really cool.
But then we went to the Disney store. First of all...it was pretty small compared to what I was expecting. They had tons of kids stuff...but barely any adult items. There were only like 2 sweatshirts and maybe 3 t-shirt styles to choose from. They did have the Magic aromatherapy on display...but not much of it.
I did get to watch...a little girl play with Belle's wand/scepter that activated the magic mirror. It was pretty neat...but I wasn't that impressed.
The viewing area for movies in the back was really small...and didn't have a comfortable seat. There was one hard flat toybox/bench to sit on that maybe fit 2 people.
So...I was disappointed. The other major thing that was cool had a MAJOR downside. They had these cool projectors that put images onto things on the walls and ceilings...but it made the store SUPER HOT. I mean sweltering...we ended up not staying long to look because the store was unbearable. It actually wasn't that crowded...they did have tons of costumes out...not as many toys...more costumes/clothes than I expected.
I didn't even find anything that I wanted to buy...which is REALLY unusual for me. I almost was tempted into the Magic lotion...but just not enough...so...I give it a 2 out of 5.
Well...appliques/outlines are done on the skirts. Working on beading on the 3 good fairies from Sleeping Beauty...and need to do some more beadwork on Tink...then I will be done. So goal was almost achieved.
I could stop where I am now...but I wanted the presentation of the fairy dust to be better...so I will likely be done this week during one of the evenings. Likely Thursday.
Now...we are exactly 9 days, 3 minutes out from departure, packing needs completed....
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What a let down on the store! Remember when Disney Stores were awesome enough to hold you over until your next trip? The one by us even had a Gallery (this ended up being dangerous for my bank account). Then they became a parody of itself and I hated going in there.
I doubt we will get one here anytime soon, we have the poorest excuse for a mall I have ever seen.
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What a let down on the store! Remember when Disney Stores were awesome enough to hold you over until your next trip? The one by us even had a Gallery (this ended up being dangerous for my bank account). Then they became a parody of itself and I hated going in there.
I doubt we will get one here anytime soon, we have the poorest excuse for a mall I have ever seen.
I really can't wait to see the finished costumes.
Thanks. The store was truly disappointing. But I did run to JoAnn fabrics last night and got the little strips of material to make hair ties for our ponytails. So we will be very ready to go and doing well. I'm debating on getting some costume pearls to wear...but I might not have the time to go shopping for them with the Oktoberfest festival in Covington and Apple picking scheduled for this weekend.
I was pretty good last night. Went out and got 2 new name tags for 2 of my 3 dogs. Their name tags were pretty rugged and I wanted to make sure they had their proper IDs in case they got away from the dogsitter while we were gone and had to be hunted down. He's VERY VERY reliable...but the youngest a 1 year old pup...well she has gotten out the door once recently and we had a heck of a time getting her back in the house. She was leaping and galloping and thought we were playing a game of tag with her...and she was winning. I should enter her into some sort of racing/obstacle competition.
We are planning a Red Lobster All you can eat shrimp dinner tonight for all 4 of us to discuss the costumes and any last minute needs. Both Puzzlewoman and I have done our Early Check-in to the resorts and Puzzlewoman is now also PIF!!! So we are ready...I paid in full at 46 days out:
Skirts are almost completely done...my fairy dust around the 3 fairies...is almost complete. Maybe another hour of work. I can do more to Puzzlewoman's Tink as I have time over the next week. It looks complete now...but I can always bling it up more.
I went through DH's Disney shirts last night...they were stuffed haphazardly on the clothes rack...so I took them out and put them in the washing machine...to get them ready for the trip. Hopefully folding them so they aren't all wrinkled for packing. I'll be taking the Bowling shirt to Wolfhunt tonight to iron the images on...unless he wants me to iron them on...he'll just print them...we can decide tonight.
So...we are officially like 7 days and 23 hours or something like that. Can barely contain my enthusiasm. Trying to get my big projects ready at work...so I can leave for the two days. Boss has already approved the time...but I don't want to leave my teammate in the lurch with my work...so pressuring our code developers to have their implementations ready by Friday So I can have my stuff done and ready next week . The life of the System Validation Coordinator is never done.
Read the Allears article about the Haunted Mansion and now I have a goal...to check out some of the things/hints mentioned. Planning on riding the Doom Buggies next Friday before the start of the Halloween Party. Will have no time for rides during the Halloween Party...since we are goal oriented on special Character Meet and Greets, Parades, Fireworks...and special Magic Shots...I think Wolfhunt only needs 2 or 3 to complete his collection of Magic shots
So cross your fingers...that the weather turns better between now and departure. Here in Cincy today...it's currently like 58 degrees and only scheduled to go to 64. Would prefer 72...but at least it's not 102 like last week.
By the way...little FYI: We have now officially caught, 3 mice in the house. I woke up at 3 am this morning to the snap of one of the trap doors and the dogs barking. So...I'll go home tonight and scrub everything down for the 3rd time in a week. My OCD kicks in and I get grossed out by the thought of the little buggers scampering around the house and now I will have to obsessively scrub everything. Can't help it...it must be done or I will never sleep again.
Talked with my parents last night about it. My Dad, who yes has OCD, was telling me all these neat ways to get rid of them. Someone even recommded that you put Bounce sheets in places that you've seen them...guess the smell is a deterrent. Sounds kind of strange to me. We've made sure we don't have any food out or anything not sealed in plastic bins...but he said that the Dog food that we leave out probably attracts them. My folks had got them in their fancy motorcoach once...and now my Dad is as obsessed with them as I am. So...say good by to little Mickey the 3rd...he's been officially evicted...hopefully we are done...and we don't have another trap find Mickey the 4th. My hands are starting to peel from all the scrubbing and I've now broke 2 nails that I was hoping would look good for the trip...but oh well. Our Neighbors told us they'd caught 5 in 3 days. It's because the house on the other side of our neighbors. The lady had a stroke. Her two handicapped sons and she were moved to a home. All of their groceries, food and refridgerator stuffs were left in the house with the electric turned off...so the mice have been attracted to the house and now us neighbors suddenly have mice problems. Never had them before in the 14 years we've lived in the house. We are probably all going to have to contact the Board of Health to have them do something about the house since we aren't sure who owns it now...if it's still hers, the states, the boys, or whose responsibility. Whoever it is needs to do something...because the mice problem is gross and now all of us immediate neighbors are swarming with the problem. Our neighbors are even mowing her lawn to try and keep the house looking decent on the outside...but obviously the mice are attracted by the rotting food and stuff in the house.
Enough complaining...more packing to complete.
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Well...the skirts are officially done. This is my last side on my Maleficent skirt.
I also finished the scarves. Green for Puzzlewoman and Purple for me.
Puzzlewoman showed me Wolfhunt's plans for the Iron-on's for the Bowling shirts and I'm impressed.
I then sewed a button back on Dew's favorite shorts. He went through his shorts and set out what he wanted to take. I went through his tees and washed them all up to make sure...they were nice and fresh with no wrinkles.
Then I also mended a tear in the pocket of my favorite jean shorts.
So packing has commenced. Crafting on my part is done. Puzzlewoman and I have our costumes ready.
Confirmed yesterday with the Dog/House sitter. He's coming over after 7 next Wednesday night. We are going to take him out to dinner and then show him the dog's routines.
Getting very antsy....next week this time...I should be at WL in my room...hopefully...getting settled in...before taking off for DTD.
Fingers crossed...on the weather...it's not looking great for the timeframe we are there. We don't mind the storms and rain...just would prefer not to have to wear a poncho over our costumes to MNSSHP.
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It's almost time! Sorry the Disney Store was a bit of a let down...I'm not crazy either about the stores these days. I understand it's for kids, but for crying out loud it's the adults that have the money to spend! Wish they had more stuff for the spenders!
Your creativity is awesome! Can't wait to see pics of you guys wearing everything!
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Sorry that the Disney Store wasn't more exciting. I have to say that when they opned the one here in NY I wasn't so enthralled either...maybe I was so used to having the World of Disney here...but I don't find the draw that I used to have when we had the WOD. I pop in there once in awhile as it is across the street from me at work (need someone to disappear when the boss is driving me crazy) but it really does not have the same appeal to me.
Love the skirts, can't wait to see the pictures from the party and see everyone dressed up. Keeping my fingers crossed that you have great weather while you are there....especially for the party.
Sorry that the Disney Store wasn't more exciting. I have to say that when they opned the one here in NY I wasn't so enthralled either...maybe I was so used to having the World of Disney here...but I don't find the draw that I used to have when we had the WOD. I pop in there once in awhile as it is across the street from me at work (need someone to disappear when the boss is driving me crazy) but it really does not have the same appeal to me.
Love the skirts, can't wait to see the pictures from the party and see everyone dressed up. Keeping my fingers crossed that you have great weather while you are there....especially for the party.
Thanks for the good weather wishes...weather.com seems to be predicting doom right now.
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Oh my had I gotten behind! Great work on the skirts! Yuck and about the mice. Hope no more take the notion to move in! I can't believe how close you all are now.
Skirt has been delivered with scarf to Puzzlewoman. Also delivered Dew's bowling shirt....but we haven't decided if Wolfhunt or myself are doing the ironing. So we will see.
Was lazy last night and just sat in the chair in my living room, watching tv and petting my Puppies. I have 3 you know...all less than 10 lbs. Sofie is 3 lbs. Walter 4 lbs...and Mitzi about 9 lbs. But...packing has commenced...checking the weather report...it looks like I'll have to hunt down our cheap dollar store poncho packs.
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