Is That a Raincloud Over My Head? EMTPEJ's Land & Sea Adventure **Updated 10/28** - Page 8 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Just getting caught up on your TR. Glad that you had such a great day at MK and Ak. BTW, that Tonga toast looks yummy. I need to make a mental note to go there next time. Can't wait to read more.
Alright finally read the whole TR. I can not wait to try the TT-showed my DH and he wants to try it too. Of course he said we are not eating there? Can you tell who makes all the plans and ressies!lol I think I will try his because I am not a big fan of bananas(except bananas and toast!-oh yeah also Banana splits of course). I am a coffee drinker and so are my parents. Do they give you more than one coffee press because I think my mom would drink that in 2 minutes. She is crazy about her coffee-I think she could drink a whole pot herself!!
Great update and pictures! Glad you had a great time at AK this morning
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ok i have lots of catching up to do here!
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Great safari photos!! Glad you missed the rain!!
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Love the pics from the Safari. Nice that you missed out on most of the rain, but too bad that it cut your time in the pool so short.
More please!
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Great update!
Cant wait to hear more.
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What a wonderful morning in AK - the pictures were fabulous. I love the one of the giraffe...
Glad you were able to get out of there before it rained...hope that the Luau did not get cancelled due to the rain...
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Bless you!
Another great day. Glad the rain held off for most of it - and hope you get more time in the pool later.
Nice photos from the safari.
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Just getting caught up on your TR. Glad that you had such a great day at MK and Ak. BTW, that Tonga toast looks yummy. I need to make a mental note to go there next time. Can't wait to read more.
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Great updates!
Thanks for the Tonga Toast pic - I can't wait to try it again in a few weeks!
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Sounds like quite a successful day at AK! Too bad about the continuing rain.
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Alright finally read the whole TR. I can not wait to try the TT-showed my DH and he wants to try it too. Of course he said we are not eating there? Can you tell who makes all the plans and ressies!lol I think I will try his because I am not a big fan of bananas(except bananas and toast!-oh yeah also Banana splits of course). I am a coffee drinker and so are my parents. Do they give you more than one coffee press because I think my mom would drink that in 2 minutes. She is crazy about her coffee-I think she could drink a whole pot herself!!
Thanks everybody... You'll have to check out the next episode to see if we get rained out....
As far as the Tonga Toast -- the banana flavor is nice, not overpowering.
I would suggest splitting an order of it and splitting something else with more protein.
The press pot is probably enough for 2 normal people, but I sucked down every drop! You could probably also get some regular coffee for your beverage, if you want, so you could share one pot between more people.
Each pot is about $8... I had been saving my pennies for a while!
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Great update-the shots of the animals are fantastic. Good thing Kendra's weather predicter got you out of there before the downpour. Sure hope it passes quickly.
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This is a really enjoyable read EJ. I have chuckled and I have tears in my eyes as I read about your journey! I'm looking forward to the next installment!
Funny how you can give us the most awesome pics and trip details, and all people want to talk about is the Tonga Toast!!! LOL keep it coming, loving it!
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Thank you for being such a great guy to realize all the hard work that goes into being a mom-the world needs more gentlemen like you!!
Thank you.
The funniest part is -- that when we are at home, I have standing orders to NOT interfere with the laundry process! EVERYTHING is different on vacation!
LOL!
Great update-the shots of the animals are fantastic. Good thing Kendra's weather predicter got you out of there before the downpour. Sure hope it passes quickly.
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What a great time at Animal Kingdom - you timed getting on the bus just right! I love the rhino shots by the way - great close ups.
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This is a really enjoyable read EJ. I have chuckled and I have tears in my eyes as I read about your journey! I'm looking forward to the next installment!
Thanks, Debb~ It's nice to see you around, again! I have been trying to make it a little funny, at least!
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Looking forward to the next update.
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LOVE the picx of the safari!!
With my leg and the disability in it I can tell if it's going to rain, snow, or be hot & humid so I feel Kendra's pain.
Thank you for being such a great guy to realize all the hard work that goes into being a mom-the world needs more gentlemen like you!!
Hope the proverbial raincloud has left and you're not still dealing w/Murphy on the next installment.......
awww, thanks! We will see what Murphy has in store....
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Funny how you can give us the most awesome pics and trip details, and all people want to talk about is the Tonga Toast!!! LOL keep it coming, loving it!
It is really, really good, I think! I think that partly since it is so hard to get, you savor it even more! Yummy scrummy, as the saying goes!
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You could probably also get some regular coffee for your beverage, if you want, so you could share one pot between more people.
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awww, thanks! We will see what Murphy has in store....
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