January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part IV !!!

[peach3es]

Afternoon, snowbird peeps! I am into major Disney mode, checking everything over again, getting some plans set, and figuring out what I still need to buy before we fly!

Looks like they're calling for lousy weather Wednesday and Thursday here, but the good news is, Allentown (where we're flying out of) look like just rain and some wind. Hopefully we get out of here and into FL without any delays!

Now it's time to decide what I'm going to have delivered from Garden Grocer and what we're goign to take. Continental is charing $15 for the first bag checked, which is a rip-off...we're trying to keep it to just 2 large bags for 6 of us supplemented by decent sized carryons. We'll see if we can do it. I suspect, when push comes to shove, we just might have to take along a 3rd bag since I'm not planning to do laundry. Too expensive and too much of a hassle. I hate the thought of doing laundry. Blech. But, I will do a load if I absolutely have to...

And today I'm going to get some t-shirts made. The weather is looking good so far...mid-70s and showers only called for on Monday of our trip. Of course, it seems to change daily! And the lows are upper 40s, so that's quite a temperature change! We are definitely doing layers.

Oh, how do you all do it? I hate packing and planning to pack. Yuck!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Afternoon Snowbirds!

It was a wonderful morning at Church. Out pastor and his family just got back from WDW!! So he shared a few pics and gave a really nice children's sermon about how although WDW is a very happy place it is not the "happiest place on earth", that the happiest place is in our hearts when we let Jesus in.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

So who do we have for our CBR meet.... Shelly, Jenny and Wendy so far.... is that it... I forget things so easy these days..... DS says it's because I am close to that half century mark..... kids can be so cruel..lol

I think there is more than that. . . Although I can't remember everyone. . . Seems like there is more like 5 or 6 of us at least!

My DH says - why are you meeting on the beach in the dark? How are you going to take pictures? I said - well it was the only time/place that was convenient for everyone so we will take what we can get!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

For those that have been to CBR before..... I was ready on safetymom's CBR page that you could buy a "Captains Plan" for the boat / bike rental for a 5 day period... pay one price and then use as much as you want..... is this still going on... I know that they used to have this at CSR but did away with it..... that might be a really good thing to do for two teenage boys.....

I'm not sure about that Wendy. . . You could PM Safetymom directly and I'm sure she could tell you.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Thank you so much for posting this new information. I have been looking for the past week every day. They must have sneaked it on today. I am happy that much more choices are on the list.

Yes, thanks Shelly for the DDP list! Now that I know we're going to do it, I'm glad to see everywhere we are planning to go is on it!

You're welcome!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Hi everyone! It's a bright sunny COLD morning here - AGAIN! We're at 2.
But the roads are good. We're packing up the tree so I can pack up the summer clothes in our luggage! My girls like to wear t-shirts and shorts around the house to play and do Wii, so I've got to pack them and then they won't be wearing what I want to bring! I don't need any more

Hope everyone is feeling better today! My dog was up sick a bit last night too - who knows what he ate!

I'm still on the fence about crocs. Now I really want a pair of Mammoths for myself, and a store here has a buy one get one 1/2 of sale on all crocs that aren't on clearance. I'm sure I won't find the Tink Mary Janes there, but I might run over there today. My mom is here since Dad has a big long meeting after church, she didn't want to go and wait. They are watching the girls when we go to Grease tonight anyway. She's helping pack up the girls' little Christmas trees. And she said she'd fix a hem on my favorite pants! Maybe she'll even iron for me! I hate ironing and she loves it! Maybe I'll go show her the pile. hee hee!

That military deal looks good! I hope people can use it! Does anyone know how long it lasts? I should go back and look at it. I'd love to be able to use it in November/December for a few days! Of course, I think I'd need my MIL with me to get it. Hmmm...more planning? Okay, Sheree, calm down! Get this trip planned first!!

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Oh my we must be getting closer...you ladies are WAY chatty!

I agree! I had to read through 20+ pages this morning!!

The snow, as far as I'm aware, is strictly for the northerners. Stupid Lake Superior!

Vikings in the super bowl is one dream pixie dust will NEVER help

You can have my pixie dust, since the Colts blew it last night!!

Another question is regarding quarter holders. Do you all just use the mini-m&m canisters? Do you put the pennies in there, too?

As for pressed penny tubes, I use mini M&M tubes and I put two quarters than a penny (over and over) So when we go to use them they are right there in order

That's what we do, too. In fact, I just told DH he needs to go to the branch (he works at a bank, not in the branch, but at the same location) and get some quarters and pennies!!

Good morning Snowbirds..... busy day here.... I did manage to get some of the things on my "list" done... the birthday invitations are done, I snagged a bunch of Mickey Heads form Home Depot, the mousekeeping envelopes are done, I even did my tip envelopes for the resturants.....laundry done, now I have to get showered and to the office.. have clients meeting me at 11am...

a couple of things I am not sure that I mentioned before... there are two things we never travel do DIsney without... one is an over the door shoe organizer..... we put it on the bathroom door and stuff the pockets with things like toothbrushes, toothpaste, brushes, make-up, lotion, etc.... it keeps the counters clean and the kids know where their stuff is without the "Mom.. where is my...."..... the other thing is a power strip.... with all the cell phones and camera batteries... its easy to just plug them into one...

I think today I might get the luggage out of the basement so it can air out...

LOVE the power strip idea! Already grabbed one and put it with our luggage so we won't forget it! I need to get the the HD and get some LGMH!!

I'm feeling much better! I actually ate breakfast and am enjoying my morning cup of joe again! And now it's time to think seriously about Disney!!!!!

I love the power strip and over the door shoe holder ideas! I'm off to do some more reading about what's going on.

Did I mention that I've missed you all?

We've missed you too!

So who do we have for our CBR meet.... Shelly, Jenny and Wendy so far.... is that it... I forget things so easy these days..... DS says it's because I am close to that half century mark..... kids can be so cruel..lol

We're going to try to be there too!! I think that's our AK day.

sarbah77 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Too all our Snowbirds getting ready to leave in the next few days....SAFE TRAVELS! Can't wait to hear about the trips when you get back!!

 

[peach3es]

What a fun message, Shelly!

So, has anyone here stayed at the All Star Sports resort? I'm looking for a thread on here but I can't find one using the search. I'm just interested to know more details about it, including laundry facilities. Looks like we might plan to wash at least one load while we're there because of lack of enough pairs of pants.

I love the FAQ threads but can't seem to find one for the All Star Sports. Any personal experience is greatly appreciated!

Can you tell I'm getting the jitters?

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Snowbirds leaving over the next week:

Have a safe and magical journey!!

Sunshine43 ~ Jan 5-13 CSR
Ehm1129 ~ Jan 5-16 ASMo
Lindababe ~ Jan 5-Feb 1 Offsite/OKW
Mickey'sothergf ~ Jan 6-12 ASMo
Kaos928 ~ Jan 6-12 POP/POR
Epcotisaverb ~ Jan 6-12 ASMo
Mindyluvsmickey ~ Jan 6-13 WL
Pyxiidustt ~ Jan 7-13 AKL
Rhonda7011 ~ Jan 7-14 BWV/BC
Crzyred ~ Jan 7-15 ASMu
Missy2217 ~ Jan 7-15 SSR
Fantasmiss ~ Jan 7-21 ASMu
Worfiedoodles ~ Jan 8-14 CSR
Peach3es ~ Jan 8-16 ASSp
Nvrenoughdisney ~ Jan 8-16 SSR
Rockonthemoon ~ Jan 8-18 ???
Overthemoon4mickey ~ Jan 8-18 POR
Aussieangel ~ Jan 8-20 WL
Rosiep ~ Jan 9-15 CSR
Crystalcastle ~ Jan 9-15 POP
2Disneygirls ~ Jan 9-17 POR
Sarbah77 ~ Jan 9-17 POR
Helenk ~ Jan 10-14 GF
Chemysterygal ~ Jan 10-15 POR
Mfinn126 ~ Jan 10-16 ASMu
Ginaginabobina ~ Jan 10-16 POR
Amberleigh ~ Jan. 10-17 WL
Camno'smama ~ Jan 10-17 POP
Crystalr76 ~ Jan 10-17 POR
Nemo32 ~ Jan 10-17 POP
Ginaluvsdisney ~ Jan 10-18 POFQ
Sarilas ~ Jan 10-18 ASMu
Gillettes ~ Jan 10-19 POFQ
F15robyn ~ Jan 10-19 POR/BWV
Dairyqueenmom ~ Jan 11-14 AKV
Figmentfan0724 ~ Jan 11-15 SSR
Ethansmommy ~ Jan 11-16 WL
Skjj2009 ~ Jan 11-16 GF
Coffeehousemom ~ Jan 11-16 POP
Tink4ever ~ Jan 11-16 GF
Disneylifer87 ~ Jan 11-18 POP
Harvestmooner ~ Jan 11-18 CBR
Ebmouse ~ Jan 11-19 ???
Lovemy2boys ~ Jan 11-21 AKL
Suse66 ~ Jan 11-18 GF

 

[sarbah77]

I don't know about Kayte or Crzyred, but in my neck of Wisconsin, our roads are pure ice this morning. No church for us. It doesn't feel really cold outside, but it was raining yesterday afternoon and then around 8:00pm last night, the temps dropped. My DH said no traveling for me, but he went out ice fishing...men Luckily he took the old truck!
This weather just excites me even more for the upcoming trip.

I hear ya! Freezing rain today (which is almost all gone, earlier than originally said HOORAY) and snow predicted for Tuesday and Friday (oh no!). Disney, even at 60 degrees, is looking really great!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

What a fun message, Shelly!

So, has anyone here stayed at the All Star Sports resort? I'm looking for a thread on here but I can't find one using the search. I'm just interested to know more details about it, including laundry facilities. Looks like we might plan to wash at least one load while we're there because of lack of enough pairs of pants.

I love the FAQ threads but can't seem to find one for the All Star Sports. Any personal experience is greatly appreciated!

Can you tell I'm getting the jitters?

Here's the ASSp FAQ thread Carrie! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1592414

 

[peach3es]

Here's the ASSp FAQ thread Carrie! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1592414

THANK YOU!!! I know I saw it before and I just couldn't find it. It was driving me crazy! Thanks so much!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

I don't know about Kayte or Crzyred, but in my neck of Wisconsin, our roads are pure ice this morning. No church for us. It doesn't feel really cold outside, but it was raining yesterday afternoon and then around 8:00pm last night, the temps dropped. My DH said no traveling for me, but he went out ice fishing...men Luckily he took the old truck!
This weather just excites me even more for the upcoming trip.

I started to get ready for church and my oldest woke up with a very sore thraot, fever and said his stomach felt weird. YIKES!! So, me and the kids stayed home.

Afternoon Snowbirds!

It was a wonderful morning at Church. Out pastor and his family just got back from WDW!! So he shared a few pics and gave a really nice children's sermon about how although WDW is a very happy place it is not the "happiest place on earth", that the happiest place is in our hearts when we let Jesus in.

Love it!! What a cool pastor!! When Laura gets back she can do the same thing!!!

What a fun message, Shelly!

So, has anyone here stayed at the All Star Sports resort? I'm looking for a thread on here but I can't find one using the search. I'm just interested to know more details about it, including laundry facilities. Looks like we might plan to wash at least one load while we're there because of lack of enough pairs of pants.

I love the FAQ threads but can't seem to find one for the All Star Sports. Any personal experience is greatly appreciated!

Can you tell I'm getting the jitters?

We stayed at ASMu once--I think all the washers and dryers are $2 all over Disney world. As for pants/shorts--we wear ours more than once-unless we get a spill or something on them--especially jeans-they take so long to dry!!!Don't be scared--just remember-you can buy more clothes there-even though you would have to pack it all back up!! Ha!! What's a girl to do about this luggage business?

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Looks like a good chunck of our snowbirds are going this week, right? Wow--so I will have lots of reports to read when y'all get back!! Woo-Hoo!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

THANK YOU!!! I know I saw it before and I just couldn't find it. It was driving me crazy! Thanks so much!

You're welcome!!

 

[MelXThree]

So who do we have for our CBR meet.... Shelly, Jenny and Wendy so far.... is that it... I forget things so easy these days..... DS says it's because I am close to that half century mark..... kids can be so cruel..lol

I am going to try and make it It's hard for me to know for sure my twins are UNPREDICTABLE so I never really know

 

[figmentfan0724]

next week at this time I will be at the MK!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Shelly - you are amazing! How do you know where everything is on this site?

On pressed pennies:
I was told once by a friend that you can ask the bank for new shiny pennies and they turn out really good! My bank is going to think I'm nuts when I'm asking for 3 rolls of quarters, a roll of shiny pennies and a bunch of singles!

I think I'm going to go shop for Crocs today!! It's right next to Home Depot, so might have to get a couple LGMHs.

 

[crzyred]

dundeehunter- it didn't start raining by me until around 7 last night. My friend had come over to help with the t-shirts and she had a sheet of ice on her car she had to scrap off before going home at 10:30. The main roads weren't bad this morning, those side roads however were pure ice.

Shelly- Do you know how happy it makes me to see my name in a list with the title "Snowbirds leaving over the next week"!!!!!!!!


Ok, so I really think my computer hates me. I have to switch things over to a different computer to see if I can get some pictures posted on here of the completed t-shirts.