Once again, thank you all for your concern and heartwarming comments about Ricky, they truly mean a lot to me and I so appreciate being able to come here and vent to the "friends", old and new, that I've made here over the years
Sometimes Josh gets things with transportation wrong or tells me something is over somewhere I know it's not. It's always frustrating when he doesn't believe me at first, but it is satisfying to hear how I'm always right when it comes to Disney after we do things my way and they work out
I LOVE when I'm right about Disney transportation which is pretty much always
I do hate having to waste time proving my point occasionally, but it has to be done to really drive the point home lol
BTW last time we left DS we also ended up waiting forever for a bus it totally made us wish we called an Uber or something too.
DS, and back when it was DTD, buses have always been horrible for whatever reason and I just don't understand!
I will be sending positive wishes your way!
Thank you Caroline
Sad we won’t get to meet in August, we have come close twice now, oh well one of these days!
I know, I've missed so many people by
this much a couple times. We'll manage one day, especially since you're pretty much beating me these days as far as how often you go lol
We loved being there at Thanksgiving this past one so happy you all get to go then.
We've truly loved both our Thanksgiving trips and honestly, Steve and I missed being there last year. I know as it gets closer I'll be really looking forward to it. Part of me is happy we get to be there this year but I'm not as happy as I'd normally be under different circumstances. It'll come, and I know we'll have a great time again
Love, love the shirt you got. I didn’t see it in April. I love my HM tank from there, you have the same one. I wear it to work and no one looks at it close enough to see the grave yard scenes, which is good since I am visiting patients who are really old, lol!
I saw it in March and wished I'd gotten it but they didn't have my size! I love it too, even the cool design on the back.
Love the Dooney purse, from reading your reports, you have a nice collection of Disney DB’s.
LOL I have to admit I do. This makes 7 now and I need another crossbody one
They are really great conversation starters for my business when I'm out and about; I've handed out many business cards due to people commenting on my Disney Dooney's and gotten a couple clients that way!
I’ve been catching up on your latest report and just wanted to say I’m so so sorry about Ricky’s injury.
Thank you so much Kelley I appreciate it, and it's nice to see you here.
I’m sorry about your August trip, but I’m looking forward to reading about another Thanksgiving trip. I love seeing the holiday decorations vicariously through y'all’s experiences. Great report so far!
I'm glad we get to go again for Thanksgiving and I'm sure my excitement will build as we get closer and once Ricky's surgery is over and he's on the road to recovery. I do love that everything is decorated then! And your trip is coming up soon, exciting!!!!!
At least he gets to have drivers ed and will be able to drive as scheduled. He has really handled it well.
He has handled it MUCH better than expected, much better than I think lots of kids his age would, and honestly much better than I am handling it. A few of his friends are doing Driver's Ed with him also which is good.
We always lose the bus stop at DS, too. That place is confusing
It is!
Hello! I am really enjoying your trip report. I read it all from start to here this morning!
Hello and
Very happy to have you here and I'm glad you're enjoying it!
I'm currently in Disney-obsessed mode since our first trip in 2 years is coming up in July, so I've been all over these boards lately.
Nice! There will be so much there for you to see that wasn't there last time, like Pandora and Toy Story Land! I hope you have an awesome time!!!!
I hope you were able to have a fun Memorial Day BBQ. It's cloudy here in NC as well.
We did, it was nice having everyone here. We haven't seen my sister and her boys since Thanksgiving and my SIL from New Hampshire was down as well. We had to stay inside but it was still a good day! Of course Saturday and Monday were perfect lol
DH and I are going at Thanksgiving this year (adults only again--much to the dismay of my son). We've never been at that time of year. Trying to fit in the Christmas party and a candlelight processional.
Oh maybe we can say hi! Nice that you're getting another adults only trip
Where are you staying and what are your dates? I was thinking of doing the Christmas party on the Sunday after Thanksgiving if we do stay until Monday. We've done the CP a couple times, the kids don't enjoy it but if the narrator is good while we're there then Steve and I may do it and the boys can do whatever!
I love that WL sweatshirt jacket and I think I may just look to purchase myself!
Isn't it cute?? I hope they still have it when you go!
Beautiful purse. I still have not used either of my other two D&Bs. Crazy right? I want to switch to my DVC one for our trip and then my 45th for our Fall trip.
Nope not crazy at all! Not sure why it takes me awhile to open new ones, maybe because I like the way they smell and I don't want it to go away lol.
Just found your trip report and I'm getting ready to binge read it..... Loving it so far!
Thank you, and
I hope you enjoy the rest
It's so hard being a teenage boy.
Oh, so hard
As Chris would gladly tell you his life is so terrible, he has to do things he DOES NOT WANT TO DO and it sucks. Yes my love, it does suck, and it won't end anytime soon! But the days of getting back in bed at 3:30 will
There was a girl that I played ball with for several years that had a season ending injury in the 9th grade, ACL in 11th and retore it again our senior year. She was with us every step of the way all of the seasons. She learned a lot more about the game on the sidelines sitting with the coaches and is now coaching for the school. I know it is heart breaking but I hope he sticks with his team as much as he loves basketball because you never know where it will lead!
I meant to text you after this happened but it took me awhile to tell people; I was doing it slowly in drips and drabs because I got upset every time I told someone else. But I'm going to tell him this story, he says with absolutely no doubt in his voice that he's going to play his senior year. It's a long shot; I don't tell him that and if it helps him get through this I want him to believe that
I am starting to think any chance of you going to the Halloween Party is cursed from the get go. Bright side=better weather than August! Where are y'all going to stay???
Right? I should just not say out loud or in writing that I'm going to the party, then sneak down there and buy tickets day of!
.I'll be there Thanksgiving week!
Maybe we can finally meet up!
Yes! I have to get back over to your report and get your exact dates. I have some dining done but not all of it and a very loose park plan, so eventually we'll see where we overlap.
The money spent this time around on our rental I'm sure will be well worth it to us, since we'll be able to land at the airport and get right into the rental and drive and on the return we can leave for the airport on our own time.
When we first started staying on property years ago, Steve was hesitant to NOT rent a car. He didn't like the idea of not being able to go when he wanted to go. Now, as much as he hates the buses sometimes, I think he'd rather use Minnie Vans and taxis than rent a car. I could be wrong though!
We as parents want so much for our kids to be happy, and when you see something breaking their hearts, it is excruiating to watch.
It's the worst feeling in the world when you can't do anything to fix it. I'd give both my legs for this not to be happening.
And enjoying your report!
Thank you, I hope you enjoy the rest
Please keep us posted on his upcoming surgery and recovery.
I definitely will, thank you!
Maybe it will force him to find a new hobby or activity. I'm glad he is taking it well. At that age, it can be difficult to understand.
He is taking it much better than I expected him to; he's a strong kid. Stronger than he should have to be at 16 but I can only hope that serves him well in the future.