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Old 08-21-2003, 02:33 PM   #1
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An Internet Epcot Posctard from Don

Don asked me to pass on their greetings - looks like they're having a blast... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]



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Old 08-21-2003, 02:39 PM   #2
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Cool!

Hmmm, any else find it suspicious how Don looks right at home not on Earth??

J/K Don, have fun! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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Old 08-21-2003, 02:49 PM   #3
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Like I said, Don's doing a good job at making me jealous. I have 3 more months til I see the Mouse again. [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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Who knew they had hats like that in outer space!LOL [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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thanks for sharing, steve!
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Great for him [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] They all look like they are having a wonderful time!! Thanks for sharing Steve [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]
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Now, I'm officially jealous!!! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] Thanks for sharing. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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They sure do look like they are having a blast! Thanks for posting this Steve!
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How fun!!!

Steve, thanks so much for passing everything along!
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Looks like they're having a fun time.
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Oh my gosh, Don!! You have the cutest family!! [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] Have a blast, but don't forget the little people!

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You know Don and family are making lots of new memories! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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Looks like they are having a great time.

And look, a Passporter Pouch makes it into Outer Space!!!! [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]
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I sure hope he writes a trip report when he gets back to earth!
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I love the technology that allows us to see vacation pictures before the vacation is over!!

Glad to see they're having a great time (and I'm lovin' his hat!)
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