Monthly Archives: January 2009

Time Travel

As many of you have noticed, the blog has gone back in time to catch up on posts from our (very awesome, wanna go back NOW) Disney trip. As such, I skipped over quite a few events that would normally … Continue reading

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Going home ID-free

Amazing, but true: it is faster to get through the Orlando airport security without an ID than it is to get through with one. I had three security guards checking my stuff, but I got my own private line, while … Continue reading

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Exploring the World

(It is waiting, after all.) DH’s cousin, who was really the catalyst for this entire trip plan, came into town on Friday evening along with her son. (For the rest of this post, C* refers to the cousin, and S* … Continue reading

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The Magic

We got up early this morning to visit the Magic Kingdom. We wanted to be there right at opening, to take advantage of the The Unofficial Guide‘s touring plan. Getting up early was tough, but I have to say, it … Continue reading

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*This* is the face of consumerism?

Today, we had to do an emergency shopping trip on two counts. First, I needed some kind of “park purse” as my (super-awesome and carefully selected) park purse got stolen. Second, I needed a digital camera, preferably this Panasonic 9.1MP … Continue reading

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Silver Linings

We got robbed today. My parents’ car was broken into. The good news is that no one was hurt, and my parents’ truck was undamaged. (Edited to add on 1/16: As of the time that I’m editing and actually posting … Continue reading

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Beasties and Beaches (and Creams)

Oh my goodness, I love Disney so much! We swapped hotels early on Sunday morning. The hotel-swapping was a bit traumatic. My poor (and awesome) DH got up super-early on Sunday morning and drove over to Port Orleans to get … Continue reading

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Death by Delicious

We just got back from dinner at Victoria & Albert’s at the Grand Floridian resort. It was an amazing meal. (I will come back in and insert the menu later.) While we ate, because it was all hoity-toity and there … Continue reading

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Vacationing – yay!

We left for FL on the 1st, after spending the night at the Moos’ house. They were nice enough to offer to not only let us stay with them for NYE but also to drive us to the airport. We … Continue reading

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