Just Questions: OK, So We'll Lope Toward Summer.

[Dsnygirl]

I miss going to concerts..... some of the best years of my life was watching the little ones perform.

Ditto! I got my dates wrong, though... it's NEXT Wednesday! so - an unexpected free night... yeah!

Good afternoon ! It is so gorgeous here in Tennessee today that it would make you all jealous!

Can I just drop in to brag and leave?

Didn't you just do that?? It worked... I'm jealous... ... still cold and rainy here...

So - we've decided to make our December trip a surprise for the girls... we've kept quiet about it this whole time, and Emma asked a few days ago when we were going to visit WDW again... so I just played dumb and said I didn't know. Julia said she thought we'd told them last year we'd go during the winter sometime this year, so we just left it at that, as a "maybe". Now, I'm so excited to try to pull this off!

I've decided to do a "treasure hunt" for them the week before we go, and I wrote out all the clues today... 13 rhyming ones that will take them all over the house, the last one ending in our "Magic Kingdom" board game and letting them know we're going. (But not when... so that when they ask, we can say "Next week!!" and let the joyous crazy celebration start!! I think they will be SO excited, and I can't wait!! )

So... now the big task will be keeping it quiet... we've been really careful so far, so I think it'll be okay... just as we get ready to do ADR's, we'll have to make sure little ears are asleep, and that Julia doesn't show up over my shoulder at the wrong time on here!

Sigh... is it crazy that reading through the clues and knowing how excited they'll be made me teary??

[pogo]

such the comedian!!

Could someone on the executive counsel of JQU make an executive decision and PM the others about group activities. Anything is fine with me.

Sure...... ahhhh..... who's on the executive counsel ???

So - we've decided to make our December trip a surprise for the girls... we've kept quiet about it this whole time, and Emma asked a few days ago when we were going to visit WDW again... so I just played dumb and said I didn't know. Julia said she thought we'd told them last year we'd go during the winter sometime this year, so we just left it at that, as a "maybe". Now, I'm so excited to try to pull this off!

I've decided to do a "treasure hunt" for them the week before we go, and I wrote out all the clues today... 13 rhyming ones that will take them all over the house, the last one ending in our "Magic Kingdom" board game and letting them know we're going. (But not when... so that when they ask, we can say "Next week!!" and let the joyous crazy celebration start!! I think they will be SO excited, and I can't wait!!

So... now the big task will be keeping it quiet... we've been really careful so far, so I think it'll be okay... just as we get ready to do ADR's, we'll have to make sure little ears are asleep, and that Julia doesn't show up over my shoulder at the wrong time on here!

Good luck with trying to pull this off ! I hope I don't spoil it when we get together.

[pogo]

OK............ let's see if we can all come together to firm up our plans for our December JQ Meet !

Have we all agreed to make it a Friday & Saturday thing ??? That is when everyone has said was good for them.

We've talked about a breakfast and a dinner. I don't think we should try to do both on the same day. Agree or disagree ?

Natazu & I will be hosting our JQ Family Mini Golf Tournament and I think it will be at Winterland/Summerland on Saturday. The time is still to be decided.

I would like to suggest we have our main get together at MK. We could all meet in front of the castle in the AM and enjoy the park as a group.

What do you think ???

[Natazu]

Sure, I guess you can, why not? Today was a beautiful day here and then the wind picked up and now it's just

It's gotten windy here too. I feel sorry for people with, you know... hair.

I would like to suggest we have our main get together at MK. We could all meet in front of the castle in the AM and enjoy the park as a group.

I'm confused. What is this "AM" you speak of?

What's the status of the fireworks cruise?
Someone will need to secure is a Grand Gathering number if we're going to do it, or any GG events for that matter.

We're going to go ahead and book a room. It's looking like we'll be able to go so long as everything goes well with the delivery and post-delivery cash flow.

[disneydeb]

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OK............ let's see if we can all come together to firm up our plans for our December JQ Meet !
Way to take the bull by the horns BB!

Have we all agreed to make it a Friday & Saturday thing ??? That is when everyone has said was good for them. Yes, We are leaving for home on Sunday

Could someone decide location, date and time and if we need to mak ADR's on our own? Really anything is fine with me.
We've talked about a breakfast and a dinner. I don't think we should try to do both on the same day. Agree or disagree ? Agreed , different days. let's only eat one meal a day; um, together, that is.


Natazu & I will be hosting our JQ Family Mini Golf Tournament and I think it will be at Winterland/Summerland on Saturday. The time is still to be decided.How about right after breakfast? That way I can ride Soarin' to overcome my feelings of inadequacy.

I would like to suggest we have our main get together at MK. We could all meet in front of the castle in the AM and enjoy the park as a group.Amen, just tell me which day!!

What do you think ??? I thnk I am proud to call you my brother.

[MauiMouse]

OK............ let's see if we can all come together to firm up our plans for our December JQ Meet !

Have we all agreed to make it a Friday & Saturday thing ??? That is when everyone has said was good for them.

We've talked about a breakfast and a dinner. I don't think we should try to do both on the same day. Agree or disagree ?

Natazu & I will be hosting our JQ Family Mini Golf Tournament and I think it will be at Winterland/Summerland on Saturday. The time is still to be decided.

I would like to suggest we have our main get together at MK. We could all meet in front of the castle in the AM and enjoy the park as a group.

What do you think ???

I agree that you probably wouldn't want to do a breakfast and dinner on the same day.

I could do a breakfast on Friday morning, as I'm sure I could get away early in the am and then meet up with my group later in the morning.

Saturday would be perfect for me, the reason being we only have a 11:30am Crystal Palace ADR, well when we can make the ADRs. So I probably could get away.

I'd love to be able to go to the Mini Golf but it would have to depend on the time as I'm sure we will be picked up at Pop around 4:30ish.

I think that it's doable. But don't worry about me, I'll try and get to a meet somehow.

Any questions?

[Dsnygirl]

OK............ let's see if we can all come together to firm up our plans for our December JQ Meet !

Okay, just so we don't appear to not want to be involved in all the festivities by not answering this post, I'll just let you guys all know that for now, we're going to pretty much sit back and watch/listen. It's probably best to let all of you who are going primarily for the "JQ meet" make the decisions as to what works best for you, esp. since some of you are going for shorter stretches and may need certain days/times more than we do.... and we'll just add ourselves in to whatever activities we can. Not that 8 days is short by any means, but having never been there for Christmas, (or for this long, either) there are just so many displays and places we want to go/try that we've never had a chance to do that I feel like our days are so full, and I still don't feel like there's enough time for everything! It's crazy, I know... I'm sure it'll all work out...

What I can tell you is that we'd be up for a breakfast somewhere, and maybe the fireworks cruise... and definitely the mini-golf tournament! As far as everything else, we'll take is as it comes after you guys have the fun of sorting it all out.

I hope that all made sense and that you all know how much we're looking forward to seeing you guys and meeting folks we haven't met yet...

It's gotten windy here too. I feel sorry for people with, you know... hair.

Good luck with trying to pull this off ! I hope I don't spoil it when we get together.

Don't worry, I trust you to be sneaky...


Guess what we have??? Baby cardinals!! We've had cardinals in our yard off and on over the past year, but apparently a mom & dad cardinal decided to build a nest in our honeysuckle vine, and there are babies in there!! The dad's been around the side yard, talking & chirping (loudly!!) a lot over the last few days, now I guess we know why... in fact, he's out there making quite a statement right now!! Dan heard the babies last evening, and saw the mom go into the vine and sure enough, then he noticed the babies chirping and saw their hidden nest! Cool, eh? I hope they stay around!! I'm off tomorrow to go get more food for our feeders...

[disneydeb]

Okay, just so we don't appear to not want to be involved in all the festivities by not answering this post, I'll just let you guys all know that for now, we're going to pretty much sit back and watch/listen. It's probably best to let all of you who are going primarily for the "JQ meet" make the decisions as to what works best for you, esp. since some of you are going for shorter stretches and may need certain days/times more than we do.... and we'll just add ourselves in to whatever activities we can. Not that 8 days is short by any means, but having never been there for Christmas, (or for this long, either) there are just so many displays and places we want to go/try that we've never had a chance to do that I feel like our days are so full, and I still don't feel like there's enough time for everything! It's crazy, I know... I'm sure it'll all work out...

What I can tell you is that we'd be up for a breakfast somewhere, and maybe the fireworks cruise... and definitely the mini-golf tournament! As far as everything else, we'll take is as it comes after you guys have the fun of sorting it all out.

I hope that all made sense and that you all know how much we're looking forward to seeing you guys and meeting folks we haven't met yet...

Guess what we have??? Baby cardinals!! We've had cardinals in our yard off and on over the past year, but apparently a mom & dad cardinal decided to build a nest in our honeysuckle vine, and there are babies in there!! The dad's been around the side yard, talking & chirping (loudly!!) a lot over the last few days, now I guess we know why... in fact, he's out there making quite a statement right now!! Dan heard the babies last evening, and saw the mom go into the vine and sure enough, then he noticed the babies chirping and saw their hidden nest! Cool, eh? I hope they stay around!! I'm off tomorrow to go get more food for our feeders...

Aw I just love baby animals

And I don't know where this guy came from , so I knocked him out!POWY!

I think it is a wonderful idea to suprise your wee ones. Are you Suprising Dan with anything?

[Dsnygirl]

Aw I just love baby animals

And I don't know where this guy came from , so I knocked him out!POWY!

I think it is a wonderful idea to suprise your wee ones. Are you Suprising Dan with anything?

The only thing that would surprise Dan about this trip is if I didn't buy any sourveneirs!! No, he's in on it all... we'll be celebrating his b'day, though, so maybe I can come up with something when we're at dinner...

Would anybody like to share some with me? I've got a nice Reisling open... (Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cindy, if you're wondering...)

[Natazu]

Guess what we have??? Baby cardinals!!

What kind of freaky hospital do work at?

Would anybody like to share some with me? I've got a nice Reisling open... (Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cindy, if you're wondering...)

Chateau Ste Michelle Cindy Is that a special blend or something like Chateau Ste. Michelle Loosen?

[Dsnygirl]

What kind of freaky hospital do work at?


Chateau Ste Michelle Cindy Is that a special blend or something like Chateau Ste. Michelle Loosen?

You wouldn't want to know...



So - where'd everybody go??? Quiet day around here!! Cat got your tongues??

Deb - congrats on 13K!!!

[pogo]

Deb - congrats on 13K!!!

Yeah Sis...... congratulations !



How come nobody noticed my new number ?

[Caroleh]

Anything good for dinner?

I had a lovely dinner. I had a Caprese Turnover served with a Benton Lane pinot gris(from Oregon), Orecchiette alla Vodka with smoked salmon and asparagus spears served with a 2003 canti classico reserva and chocolate ravioli with mascarpone cheese served with a chocolate grappa.

Jym, the asparagus was cut up in 1 inch pieces and cooked with the pasta. The product consultant said that asparagus was difficult to match wines with because of its complex flavors reacts differently with wines. She went with the canti because it balances out with the smoky flavor of the smoked salmon and the cream in the sauce along with the asparagus. She also had us try the pinot gris with it, because either one will work.

Rhonda, I'll get the recipe up within the next couple of days. It's almost bed time and I have a few things to finish off before I turn in.

Does anyone want to go to work for me on Monday? I have to be at 7:30 because workmen are arriving to work on the plumbing. That's 2 hours before we open, so I'll have to get a bunch of stuff done by myself.

Congratulations Deb on 13K and Pogo on 5K!!!! How did I get ahead of you?

[Beast_fanatic]

Congrats on 13,000 posts, Deb!

Congrats on 5,000 posts, Pogo!

Did I miss any other milestones?

Have we all agreed to make it a Friday & Saturday thing ???

We've talked about a breakfast and a dinner. I don't think we should try to do both on the same day. Agree or disagree ?

Natazu & I will be hosting our JQ Family Mini Golf Tournament and I think it will be at Winterland/Summerland on Saturday. The time is still to be decided.

I would like to suggest we have our main get together at MK. We could all meet in front of the castle in the AM and enjoy the park as a group.

What do you think ???

Yes, Friday and Saturday are fine with us.

Yes, I agree we should only do one meal together each day.

We haven't really established any plans yet, so we're pretty flexible at present.

[dlpmikki]

Have we all agreed to make it a Friday & Saturday thing ???

We've talked about a breakfast and a dinner. I don't think we should try to do both on the same day.

Natazu & I will be hosting our JQ Family Mini Golf Tournament and I think it will be at Winterland/Summerland on Saturday. The time is still to be decided.

I would like to suggest we have our main get together at MK. We could all meet in front of the castle in the AM and enjoy the park as a group.

Mary said Friday for breakfast would be best so how about Crystal Palace in MK then we can meet at the castle afterwards like Pogo suggests.

Could I suggest Friday evening we do something Christmassy - either a mass walk through of the Osbourne lights or the Candlelit Processionnal?

Saturday am (maybe about noon for Jym) looks like mini golf. Do we want to do a lunch after that or meet up for dinner later? Or maybe just a pint at the Rose and Crown? When are we going to fit in the tennis tournament?

Are any of the Grand Gathering events cheap enough to make them attractive to all?

[Natazu]

Jym, the asparagus was cut up in 1 inch pieces and cooked with the pasta. The product consultant said that asparagus was difficult to match wines with because of its complex flavors reacts differently with wines. She went with the canti because it balances out with the smoky flavor of the smoked salmon and the cream in the sauce along with the asparagus. She also had us try the pinot gris with it, because either one will work.

Very creative. Ignore the asparagus and pair with the sauce. I would have never thought of that.

It sounds like you had a wonderful dinner. How was the chocolate ravioli?

Saturday am (maybe about noon for Jym) looks like mini golf. Do we want to do a lunch after that or meet up for dinner later? Or maybe just a pint at the Rose and Crown? When are we going to fit in the tennis tournament?

I like lunch. I like pints. Frankly I'm torn. Wait, AM?

[disneydeb]

Mary said Friday for breakfast would be best so how about Crystal Palace in MK then we can meet at the castle afterwards like Pogo suggests. deb says

Could I suggest Friday evening we do something Christmassy - either a mass walk through of the Osbourne lights or the Candlelit Processionnal?again:

Saturday am (maybe about noon for Jym) looks like mini golf. Do we want to do a lunch after that or meet up for dinner later? Or maybe just a pint at the Rose and Crown? When are we going to fit in the tennis tournament?
I'll leave tennis to those that wish to participate.
Are any of the Grand Gathering events cheap enough to make them attractive to all?

I thnk I will have to plan this trip as inexpensively as possible for us.

Did I really hit 13K? Man, if I had a dollar for every post....

Thanks for noticin'!

Congratulations on 5,000 to Pogo! Way to go Big Brother!

[pogo]

Good morning all....... everyone sleep well ?

It looks like we are starting to get some very good ideas for December.

Congratulations Deb on 13K and Pogo on 5K!!!! How did I get ahead of you?

Oh I should be good about this one.... shouldn't I ? Let's just say you passed me along time ago after you came out of your shell, OK !

Mary said Friday for breakfast would be best so how about Crystal Palace in MK then we can meet at the castle afterwards like Pogo suggests.

I was hoping someone would suggest this ! I think it would be great for all our family members ! Then maybe we could do a group thingy at Laugh Floor ! I wonder if they'll have a Christmas style show for that !

Could I suggest Friday evening we do something Christmassy - either a mass walk through of the Osbourne lights or the Candlelit Processionnal?

I would like to do Osbourne Lights for Friday night.... what does everyone else think ?

Saturday am (maybe about noon for Jym) looks like mini golf. Do we want to do a lunch after that or meet up for dinner later? Or maybe just a pint at the Rose and Crown? When are we going to fit in the tennis tournament?

Are any of the Grand Gathering events cheap enough to make them attractive to all?

I would like to do things as cheap as possible for everyone. Going to the world is expensive enough for families. I'd be up for a Grand Gathering if it's affordable.

I like lunch. I like pints. Frankly I'm torn. Wait, AM?

Like you've never thrown down a pint before noon before ? Right !

I thnk I will have to plan this trip as inexpensively as possible for us.


Congratulations on 5,000 to Pogo! Way to go Big Brother!

Thanks Sis1...... Anyone see Sis2 ???

OK..... here's what we have proposed so far.

We need everyone's input.

Friday: Breakfast at CP.

Friday evening: Osbourne Lights

Saturday: 11:00 AM Mini Golf w/ pint to follow.

Saturday evening: Dinner ???

[Caroleh]

Very creative. Ignore the asparagus and pair with the sauce. I would have never thought of that.

It sounds like you had a wonderful dinner. How was the chocolate ravioli?

By very creative, do you think it was a good choice? I think both of them went very well with meal.

The chocolate ravioli was great!! He fried it and then coated it with icing(powdered) sugar.

Good morning all....... everyone sleep well ?

Oh I should be good about this one.... shouldn't I ? Let's just say you passed me along time ago after you came out of your shell, OK !

What's sleeping well?

Okay does this mean I can blame it on you?

Emily and Rhonda, I've added the recipe to the cooking thread.!!

[Mickey'sGirl]

Hey guys! Carol -- your meal sounded terrific. I would have had the Pinot Gris as well (I usually do ) ... Was the pasta sweet for the ravioli? That sounded particularly interesting! I'll have to check out the recipe.....

Congrats on the milestones Deb and Cousin!

Flu seems to have left our home -- and yesterday my firstborn turned the big 1-0! He's such a terrific kid!