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So, we never did get to rip that Holiday Cocktails Mix CD, which makes me sad, because the only thing I love more than alcohol is Christmas songs, and boozy Christmas songs make the world seem like it's beautiful again. If you could actually email me the playlist itself, I'm sure I can recreate the mix myself.
I don't know why Ben would think we'd kill him for being late (maybe it's because I threatened him on Facebook to cut his legs off if we had to wait one minute more than the amount of time it takes to unload our luggage ). But in all seriousness, running into you at the airport was absolutely perfect. And Ben certainly snapped out of his crankster mood as soon as we made a magical trip to Hess!
Back in October Ben and I visited Molly, Travis and Joey at the OKW for a night of drinks and fun... we arrived at 10 PM so we weren’t able to see the resort because it was so dark.
It was nice to see the resort in the light of day. I really love it!
Molly checked us in and soon we were heading to our room which was really close to the lobby/pool/food area of the resort.
Molly had reserved a 2 bedroom villa. We entered into the room and we were in a studio …huh…we went to the connecting door locked…huh…something is not right.
Molly went outside to the room over and her key worked to open that room which opened up onto the rest of the villa…
Molly let Ben and I take the master bedroom which was nice…we have queen size bed at home so a king bed is a nice treat.
The Villa was really big and very nice. I can see it being really nice to stay in for a week or more …it feels very homey. But like the Dream Girls we were there for “One night only”…Ben says no one will get a Dream Girls reference but whatever…
The Joey And Maria Show
Ben made himself at home right away and made some coffee. We went out onto the main porch and had our coffee…(not knowing we were in the presence of terror and horror...more on that later)...the temperatures were starting to drop and our stomachs were starting to growl.
In no time flat we were off to DTD for some nourishment. Ben kept his cool trying to find a parking place and soon we were trying to decide between the Earl of Sandwich and Wolfgang Puck Express. I had not been to the EOS in 4 year and was excited to eat there again.
I was thrilled to finally try the holiday sandwich…it was all I thought it would be and more…my only complaint is that I wanted more cranberries. ..but the stuffing was excellent.
Sleeve of sandwiches!
Molly and Joey had the holiday as well.
Ben had the original and he loved it…this is the same things he had four years ago and every time he has eaten at the EOS…the boy knows what he likes.
After gobbling down some yummy sandwiches we headed out to do some shopping.
I was able to go to TrenD for the first time…this store is amazing. I wanted so many things but Ben and I agreed no souvenirs this trip…booo!
We also went to the WoD, the Christmas store and the Art of Disney store…we looked at some of Jim Shores creations which I think are so neat.I know Molly bought one to have signed for her mom who is a fan…and I think Joey may have bought one later in the trip.
We also went to Pin traders.
DTD was fun but it was time for some fun back at the OKW…but first a quick trip to the Hess for some beer.
Three things:
(1) The Hess by DTD smells disgusting
(2) The smells jumps onto your clothes and body and won’t let go
(3) The beer kind of tastes like the smell
Next up….A frightful surprise!!!
**Some of these pictures are Molly's. Thnx for sharing!***
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Sounds great so far Maria! I hope you had a wonderful time. It certainly sounds like you deserved every minute of it.
I think it was a well deserved break from the real world.
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and i SO KNOW that look on Ben's face as he is driving the car to get Mol and Joey...ha ha ha....oh, any chance of copying that CD of wondermous xmas tunes???? can't wait to hear what you were doing on thursday without me.....
I will work on getting you a copy of the cd…its really good.
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I can just imagine Joey and Molly wearing those hats at the airport! Great start, hope Ben shakes out of exam mode quickly........ I should get off these boards and get in to exam mode in prepatation for tomorrow's final...... Looking forward to more!
My final is tomorrow…ahhhh!!!
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How I missed the start of your report, I don't know. I am all caught up now. I hope you guys have had/are having a great time.
We had a wonderful time!!
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What a great start! More please!
More to come soon.
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Glad you made it to OKW safely. Now, hurry back with the rest of the story. Hope that Ben got over his exam stress. At least you are at a great place to do that.
Disney is the perfect post exam place!
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Glad you made it! Hurry back and tell us how you liked OKW!!!
I loved the OKW its definitely one of my favorites.
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We mustve been on the same wave length when I typed that I've always wanted to watch Gossip Girl..hmmm maybe I should try it out Sounds like ben was stressing but i'm sure that CD and your mood lightened things before too long Molly and Joey sporting those hats are great! They sound like so much fun. I cant wait to hear about your adventures in DTD and what you thought of OKW
(1) I love Gossip Girl …it really silly but the fashion is amazing.
(2) The CD never helped to get Ben to distress but it helped me to ignore his crabbiness
(3) Molly and Joey are the best!!!
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You are THERE with all the WHOs! Can't wait for the next update!
The Who-dom was in full swing.
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Great Start!! I can't wait to read more!
Thanks for reading!
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So, we never did get to rip that Holiday Cocktails Mix CD, which makes me sad, because the only thing I love more than alcohol is Christmas songs, and boozy Christmas songs make the world seem like it's beautiful again. If you could actually email me the playlist itself,
I'm sure I can recreate the mix myself. I don't know why Ben would think we'd kill him for being late (maybe it's because I threatened him on Facebook to cut his legs off if we had to wait one minute more than the amount of time it takes to unload our luggage ). But in all seriousness, running into you at the airport was absolutely perfect. And Ben certainly snapped out of his crankster mood as soon as we made a magical trip to Hess!
More please!
I wish I knew the playlist…my brother made it for me…maybe if I put it on my computer it will tell me the songs.
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The hair is red, Heather! (Ignore the airport/I slept in my clothes from last night at the bar greasy sheen it has to it!) Every time I try to do anything different with my hair, about 6 months later, I always go back to red. Currently, it's black as can be, with red highlights.
Maria, when I was showing Trav our pictures last night, and I saw the empty coffee cup sitting on the table, I almost threw up because it was THEN I remembered that we were all just hangin' out on the porch, unaware that evil was lurking nearby. And of course, we were all too afraid afterward to go out and retrieve it. I hope Mousekeeping enjoyed that little treat!
Great first day, but I don't if I could ever go and not buy any souvenirs. I love the Jim Shore Disney figures! I have Mickey and Minnie building a snowman and Goofy as an elf that I bought at WDW.
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