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My husband wants to go to Raglan Road in the worst way. Though it's kid friendly, I look forward to that when it's just the two of us or the kids are older. Columbia Harbour House is on the must do list for this upcoming trip. I wanted to go to it last time, but my husband wanted to go to Cosmic Rays so I gave in. I'm calling the shots this time!
We did lunch there on the fly last trip Decor was nice so this time we'll do for a dinner and check out show. I did CHH years ago and only can remember that I ate there but DW wanted to see reg. menu when we looked at Holiday fare before committing to this trip and thats what she wants to try at this point
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I used to be the biggest roller coaster coward on the planet but recently managed BTM, Splash montain and Space mountain all in one trip. Soarin was where i cut my teeth. I can't actually remember if my kids talked me into it in florida or California but i was petrified and insiste on sitting on the lowest thingy. Well now i love it and it is an absolute must do. also i am now going as far as considering RNRC, TOT and everest as my challenges for this next trip. So soarin is a good entry level to all things high off the ground. Hope it goes well for you.
I am not going to push her if she thinks she can do it great if not I ride she shops Hell she got nervious when Peter Pan took off She is open to Dinosaur as well but I have to let her decide
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Hi Mike,
I've not been on the boards for awhile, so I am just now getting caught up!
With Lucille and Soarin, she may want to try to sit in the back, so she doesn't go as high. Usually you want to sit in the front so you are up higher and are unobstructed (you can see the other people's feet dangling), but you are really high up. And if she happens to glance down...YIKES. I am not a huge fan of heights, but I like Soarin. Just a little advice.
Also, we love CHH. It is such a change from hamburgers and hot dogs and chicken nuggets. We always stop there for lunch while at the MK. Also, we really enjoy LTT. I would try to go there for dinner if possible.
Hi Mike,
I've not been on the boards for awhile, so I am just now getting caught up!
With Lucille and Soarin, she may want to try to sit in the back, so she doesn't go as high. Usually you want to sit in the front so you are up higher and are unobstructed (you can see the other people's feet dangling), but you are really high up. And if she happens to glance down...YIKES. I am not a huge fan of heights, but I like Soarin. Just a little advice.
Also, we love CHH. It is such a change from hamburgers and hot dogs and chicken nuggets. We always stop there for lunch while at the MK. Also, we really enjoy LTT. I would try to go there for dinner if possible.
After seeing same show I was thinking same thing As for Rest prob will do both some point as I am hoping for 3 to 4 days in MK
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Yes I know I am being bad at posting updates as to our plans but that pesky little thing called REALITY Keeps getting in the way. Last week I worked everyday but Wed so that was when we took the Girls to the VET for Pedicures. Well as allways it didn't matter to them who was ahead of us they were next. Everything went fine till Maggie saw the Clippers then the wrestling match started. Now that Maggie was upset Wookie Bear wants to come to her rescue Fortuneately Maggie was done quickly now it was her turn. Once I pulled her into my lap all was right right with the world and after we got them home the spent the rest of the day sleeping off their PTSD ie Post Toenail Snipping Depression.
Yesterday was a great day for us as we got our first PP Meet and Greet. Ken O aka Ft Wilderness Family had shot me a PM earlier in week about an RV show in AC. Well I tossed the idea out and we went as I had off and we got out of house for the day.
when we found the area his company was set up in I asked one of his coworkers where I could find him and the sent me to the next row over. We walked over and saw nobody so we decided we would just check out the mobil homes which is what we are interested in getting somewhere down the line anyway and started going in the ones they had. On the second one we entered the salesman was talking to prospective customers so we said its was okay we were just really looking and if we had any questions it could wait till he was done.. He replied that he almost didn't recognize me without a FISH in my hands. He then explained to the other couple that we know each other from here and how he combines hi RV love with LOVE for DIsney into Family Vacation time. Later when he was done we got to spend some time comparing notes and ideas for our upcoming trips. Maybe next time we'll manage to do it when he's not working
My two dogs have never gotton over PTSD. Peanut butter works for the little dog, but the big dog will have nothing of it. Glad you got a PP meet in AC.
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My two dogs have never gotton over PTSD. Peanut butter works for the little dog, but the big dog will have nothing of it. Glad you got a PP meet in AC.
Normally a quick run in the yard and cookie and they are good to go but this time I got yelled at by Maggie and Wookie just turned her back to me and went to sleep Not on top of my feet For anybody not familiar AC is Atlantic City NJ
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Post toenail snipping depression!!!!
They where not happy campers Tracy and Lucille Diagnosed and named it
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Nice PP meet! There are so many places you're planning for that I've never been to, I can't wait to read all about it! I'll be going to Raglan Road for the first time with a coworker during a conference, I know we'll have fun!
Poor Furbabies but I'm sure you and Lucille gave them tons of TLC!
I can't wait for my first PP'er meet. Everyone here is so awesome that you all can't help but be equally as awesome in person!
Look up the word SPOILED in Websters and you'll find an oversized Picture of our two. Actually putting a face and person behind a name is neat
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SOunds like a good PP meet! Glad the fur babies are doing okay now.
And to think there was no Lift Gicking. Hope you fared okay in Nemo and subsequent storms
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Whew! Finally checking in and caught up. WOW! When you do Disney, you REALLY do Disney! I'm so excited to hear more of your plans! PTSD = LOVE IT!
Part of it is making up for the years in between that I let Lucilles "Dislike" for the MOUSE as she calls him keep me away and next proposed trip will be in DEC 2016 when I turn Older than I am now
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Nice PP meet! There are so many places you're planning for that I've never been to, I can't wait to read all about it! I'll be going to Raglan Road for the first time with a coworker during a conference, I know we'll have fun!
Meet was great having a love for Ft W in common was a big plus Some places I've been to in the past others we did last year and lets face it folks food is a biggie when on vacay so might as welll do it right
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Post toenail snipping depression!!!!
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