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Yes, CLQ-1, there is a Santa Claus - Updated 1/13 COMPLETE!!
This pre-trip report could actually be entitled "Blame it on Bob and Larry," but as I've already written one of those, I had to come up with another title! It all started back in the summer when Larry sent me this very innocent PM asking if any of the CLQ were planning on attending MouseFest. Well . . . since I had never been and I was itching to see those gals again after our fabu June trip, I sent off a PM to them myself just asking.
Turns out, Sharon was already going (as if that surprises any of us??? ), but Eileen and Karen had no plans (to which they readily admitted ). The PM's started flying fast and furious the weekend that I was in Wisconsin. I couldn't take another day being away from the boards, so I snagged Thom's laptop on a Saturday afternoon and was tickled pink when I saw a mailbox full of PM's.
We batted resorts back and forth, but finally decided on AKL concierge. Karen booked this for us, but within a couple of weeks, the discount rates at BC came available so Sharon had her fine TA, Keri, book us a room right in the middle of the action. At first, they put four of us in a 1-bedroom suite (now wouldn't the four of us have been precious in one king size bed ???), but Keri soon rectified the situation for a standard double. We were able to keep our club level room which you know is crucial for some member of our party (I'm talking about you, Eileen ).
The months went by and our plans finally began to take shape. Lots of PP meets and MouseFest eventsbut I have to admit that I didn't pay a lot of attention to some of our plans because I knew that the one and only creator and owner of the BA$$ had it under control.
Then the unthinkable happened a couple of weeks ago and Karen broke her ankle. We had it all worked out how we could get her around, but her doctor had the final say and put the icksnay on her trip. I know that we've all cried tears over not seeing our buddy, but we plan to raise many a to her and do a little drunk dialing too. Eileen, Sharon and I do feel a little out of sorts without Karen and her BA$$, so if you see us wandering aimlessly just point us in the direction of the Italian margarita kiosk.
Thom has been so supportive of me going on this trip because he him some CLT, but I simply could not tell the girls that I was going to Disney without them. I hadn't even mentioned that I was going anywhere until last night when we were at Target and I picked up a new cosmetic bag. Mary Devall asked me why I needed it (um . . . thanks shopping police ) and I said that it was for my trip. When she asked me where I was going, I just mumbled "Going to see Ms. Eileen." She said okay and just dropped it.
When Mary Devall got home tonight, she saw me and said "Oh, I thought you had already left to go to Charleston." Even I was confused at this point. Thom later said "Mary Devall said something about you going to Charleston." Apparently Mary Devall has convinced herself that Ms. Eileen lives in Charleston. Works for me!
When I kissed them goodbye tonight and told them that I was leaving early in the morning, they both said that they wanted to come with me. I simply cannot imagine the tears if they knew where I was actually meeting Ms. Eileen. I'll probably just wait until they're teenagers to tell them.
So here I am . . . writing my shortest pre-trip report ever because I haven't even packed yet! Guess that means I need to get going.
So . . . Eileen and Sharon, I simply cannot wait to see your smiling faces again. To the new PP's that I have yet to met and the ones I have met before, I'll be seeing you soon!
And finally to Karen . . . we'll miss, we love, but we won't forget who was supposed to be with us.
Perfect....short, sweet, and to the point! Happy Packing and I hope you have a simply wonderful time with your old buddies and all the new friends you shall meet!
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Turns out, Sharon was already going (as if that surprises any of us??? ), but Eileen and Karen had no plans (to which they readily admitted ).
I was just being sneaky -- I'd actually been determinedly considering Sharon's offer of a roomie for Mousefest. I was just wanting y'all to think it was YOUR idea.
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The PM's started flying fast and furious the weekend that I was in Wisconsin. I couldn't take another day being away from the boards, so I snagged Thom's laptop on a Saturday afternoon and was tickled pink when I saw a mailbox full of PM's.
That was a fun weekend! If your cell phone had been working better, we'd have filled that inbox too!
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At first, they put four of us in a 1-bedroom suite (now wouldn't the four of us have been precious in one king size bed ???),
I still have hopes of that as a photo op!
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Then the unthinkable happened a couple of weeks ago and Karen broke her ankle.
Aaaaack. My heart... it hurts.
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Eileen, Sharon and I do feel a little out of sorts without Karen and her BA$$, so if you see us wandering aimlessly just point us in the direction of the Italian margarita kiosk.
Seriously... seriously out of sorts. I only just put together a chart I use when I'm "steering the boat" with my family at Disney. I cribbed all the info from the Big @$$ spreadsheet, but... I guess I needed it in my own format to have it make sense for me.
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When Mary Devall got home tonight, she saw me and said "Oh, I thought you had already left to go to Charleston." Even I was confused at this point. Thom later said "Mary Devall said something about you going to Charleston." Apparently Mary Devall has convinced herself that Ms. Eileen lives in Charleston. Works for me!
Works for me too! Hmmmm... so how far is Charleston from you guys?!
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And finally to Karen . . . we'll miss, we love, but we won't forget who was supposed to be with us.
B.A.W.L.I.N.G. ---- I'm simply bawling!
Eileen
PS - Jill, keep your fingers crossed that I make the standby flight. If it works out, I'll be getting in to MCO at around the same time you are.
Let the texts FLY! (The blog will be actively updated starting at 4AM Thursday!)
I was just being sneaky -- I'd actually been determinedly considering Sharon's offer of a roomie for Mousefest. I was just wanting y'all to think it was YOUR idea.
Hee . . .Hee . . I had my suspicions!
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That was a fun weekend! If your cell phone had been working better, we'd have filled that inbox too!
Dang cell phone!
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I only just put together a chart I use when I'm "steering the boat" with my family at Disney. I cribbed all the info from the Big @$$ spreadsheet, but... I guess I needed it in my own format to have it make sense for me.
Whew!
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Works for me too! Hmmmm... so how far is Charleston from you guys?!
Less than 2 hours. Maybe she remembered that you lived near a historical city, but just didn't remember which one.
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PS - Jill, keep your fingers crossed that I make the standby flight. If it works out, I'll be getting in to MCO at around the same time you are.
Fingers crossed! I have to fly through Atlanta so you might just beat me!
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I am sure you you girls will have a wonderful time!
I am sorry that Karen broke her ankle and cannot go!
Feel better soon Karen!
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We arrived at MCO 5:30 PM instead of 11:30 AM due to weather chaos in ATL. We actually flew from Huntsville to ATL but did not land and were ordered back to HSV. The plane developed a problem with a de-icer, so we were rebooked through National in Washington, and then to Orlando. Missed out on our meal at Flying Fish Cafe'. We flew about 2200 miles for a 660 mile trip. But we are here and cannot wait to see the CLQ-1!
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All I can say it BRING. IT ON. Those of us who can't go to Mousefest will be tagging along via these great trip reports! Have fun!!!
While I am wishing I was there meeting everyone & partaking in the fun, I too will beliving it through all the awesome TRs!!!! Have a great time girls & have a few for those of us stuck at home!
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It all started back in the summer when Larry sent me this very innocent 
PM asking if any of the CLQ were planning on attending MouseFest. Well . . . since I had never been and I was itching to see those gals again after our fabu June trip, I sent off a PM to them myself just asking. 
Keri, book us a room right in the middle of the action. At first, they put four of us in a 1-bedroom suite (now wouldn't the four of us have been precious in one king size bed 
???), but Keri soon rectified the situation for a standard double. We were able to keep our club level room which you know is crucial for some member of our party (I'm talking about you, Eileen 
).
but I have to admit that I didn't pay a lot of attention to some of our plans because I knew that the one and only creator and owner of the BA$$ had it under control. 
I know that we've all cried tears over not seeing our buddy, but we plan to raise many a 
him some CLT, but I simply could not tell the girls that I was going to Disney without them. I hadn't even mentioned that I was going anywhere until last night when we were at Target and I picked up a new cosmetic bag. Mary Devall asked me why I needed it (um . . . thanks shopping police 
) and I said that it was for my trip. When she asked me where I was going, I just mumbled "Going to see Ms. Eileen." She said okay and just dropped it.
Even I was confused at this point. Thom later said "Mary Devall said something about you going to Charleston." Apparently Mary Devall has convinced herself that Ms. Eileen lives in Charleston. Works for me! 
I'll probably just wait until they're teenagers to tell them. 
Guess that means I need to get going. 
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While I am wishing I was there meeting everyone & partaking in the fun, I too will beliving it through all the awesome TRs!!!! Have a great time girls & have a few 
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