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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.
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Can't wait to read about your Wild Africa Trek, I'm dying to do that!
Also, really and truly I need to make a trip down when you are there so you can teach my your shopping skills! I thought I was good at it but then I read your TRs and realize what an amateur disney shopper I am! This past weekend I must have browsed for a solid hour at AK and got 4 things- a pair of socks, a fluffy for Stella, a new mug for me and a vinyalmation for Tyler. Maybe I need to plan purchases better (and I forgot to get my AP discount! Oof!)
You certainly had a very busy (but fun ) day at DHS! I'm sorry that the rain cancelled Fantasmic though. Looking forward to hearing about the WAT!
I can't wait to tell everyone about the WAT as it was marvelous.
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I swear I posted the other day on this, but apparently it didn't stick. You sure got a lot done at DHS. I love your purchases!
Those lounge pants have been worn over and over since we got home.
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Darn, my posts keep getting eaten as well!!
Can't wait to read about your Wild Africa Trek, I'm dying to do that!
Also, really and truly I need to make a trip down when you are there so you can teach my your shopping skills! I thought I was good at it but then I read your TRs and realize what an amateur disney shopper I am! This past weekend I must have browsed for a solid hour at AK and got 4 things- a pair of socks, a fluffy for Stella, a new mug for me and a vinyalmation for Tyler. Maybe I need to plan purchases better (and I forgot to get my AP discount! Oof!)
Can't wait to read more!
Mel
Maybe I should become a Disney shopping consultant when I retire, tagging along on other's trip. I wouldn't complain about being at WDW all the time.
Oh I got so behind! I started a new job and it is 2 hours from home so I am staying with friends and so missing my family. Haven't been in the mood to read.
Oh that Pluto. Gotta just love him. How sweet.
You got a lot done at DHS in the rain. Love all the ride pics and the purchase pics.
I know this was a hard trip for you but it still sounded like you had a lot of fun with Morgan
DD and I were also in DHS that day. I know what you mean about wet feet. I was wearing thong sandals and my feet kept slipping with all that rain, until the sandals finally just broke. I was "forced" to shop for shoes, and found a very cute pair of Mickey-covered sneakers. Yay for dry feet!!
Just got caught up on the last 2 updates. Pluto was priceless, I know see why you love him so much! DHS sounded like a wonderful day minus not seeing Fantasmic. I can't wait to read about your Wild Africa Trek.
Hey Cam you mentioned about wanting to display your pin Lanyards, you could get shadow boxes and put the lanyards with the pins on them in those. We are wanting to get a big shadow box to display our son's Special Olympic ribbons that we have and have it large enough to add more as he gets them, plus his shirts as well. That is what you could do, maybe one for each trip? Just a thought.
Funny I was going to suggest shadow boxes also. I've started mine, by just getting foam core and putting the pins on them until I can find the right box.
Funny I was going to suggest shadow boxes also. I've started mine, by just getting foam core and putting the pins on them until I can find the right box.
Oh I got so behind! I started a new job and it is 2 hours from home so I am staying with friends and so missing my family. Haven't been in the mood to read.
Oh that Pluto. Gotta just love him. How sweet.
You got a lot done at DHS in the rain. Love all the ride pics and the purchase pics.
I know this was a hard trip for you but it still sounded like you had a lot of fun with Morgan
I can't imagine how you are missing your family!
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DD and I were also in DHS that day. I know what you mean about wet feet. I was wearing thong sandals and my feet kept slipping with all that rain, until the sandals finally just broke. I was "forced" to shop for shoes, and found a very cute pair of Mickey-covered sneakers. Yay for dry feet!!
Sounds like the best reason to buy some Mickey sneakers!
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Just got caught up on the last 2 updates. Pluto was priceless, I know see why you love him so much! DHS sounded like a wonderful day minus not seeing Fantasmic. I can't wait to read about your Wild Africa Trek.
I'm hoping to get some of the WAT up soon!
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I got behind again with the busyness of summer but I am all caught up now. The Pluto story was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes.
It was a very special character encounter.
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Hey Cam you mentioned about wanting to display your pin Lanyards, you could get shadow boxes and put the lanyards with the pins on them in those. We are wanting to get a big shadow box to display our son's Special Olympic ribbons that we have and have it large enough to add more as he gets them, plus his shirts as well. That is what you could do, maybe one for each trip? Just a thought.
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Funny I was going to suggest shadow boxes also. I've started mine, by just getting foam core and putting the pins on them until I can find the right box.
I had also thought about shadow boxes, but then I'd have to have some place to actually display the shadow boxes. No wall space or shelf space left. I'm going to have to get very creative.
I had also thought about shadow boxes, but then I'd have to have some place to actually display the shadow boxes. No wall space or shelf space left. I'm going to have to get very creative.
For our pins we have picture frames (which I decoupaged with Disney papers) that we stretched heavy fabric across the back and stapled in place. We then put the pins on the fabric. This might work for you if you could find frames that would fit in oddball places that other art work won't fit into.
This is what we did. But you could make the frame what ever shape you needed.
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Those lounge pants have been worn over and over since we got home. 
I wouldn't complain about being at WDW all the time.
Liz 
I was "forced" to shop for shoes, and found a very cute pair of Mickey-covered sneakers. Yay for dry feet!! 
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