Grumpy and his wife and possibly the DIS Food Porn Queen are going to Disney

[TigerKat]

Somehow I got unsubscribed to your thread. I was looking for it to ask if you heard the rumor that free dining is coming out on Monday! Watch for it!


Now, I'm going back to see what I missed out on.

I may be wrong but I could swear I saw someone post this morning that they were on hold for free dining.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I may be wrong but I could swear I saw someone post this morning that they were on hold for free dining.

Yep, it's already out for Disney Visa holders and is supposed to be available to the general public on Monday.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Whew! Went back and read your updates and am glad that I didn't miss too terribly much. Mark is too funny with all those hats!

 

[that's nice]

Just checking in to see if I missed anything.

Looks like this Donald hat comes with its own eye patch!!!! So has Mark purchased any hats or is he still waiting for the 'right' one???

 

[Minnie&Nana]

HI there!!! It's been a while since I've seen you!

 

[All7OfUs]

So, help me out here...

Is that last hat Mark has on supposed to be Donald's Butt hanging out the back? So like the person behind the person wearing it is getting a Duck Mooning??

 

[MHTeacher]

So like the person behind the person wearing it is getting a Duck Mooning??

 

[dizneeat]

Will I be ever forgiven for missing the start of your pre trip report?

Definitely signing on .......... now going back to read!

 

[dizneeat]

All caught up again! Thank god!

I LOVE all the photos of Mark with his hats! It's like "deja vu" for me .....

Here's one of MANY photos I have of MY hat model!

I cannot believe I am going to miss you by 6 days! Wish I could stay a little longer, but then on the other hand I will at least have something to read about when I am back home!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Kathy, hope all is well - we miss you!! (and it's getting boring aorund here chatting with one another. )

 

[KatMark]

Sorry...I've been missing in action. Work has been unbearable the last two weeks and I'd fallen way behind and had to try to catch up. Tomorrow we are off to Dubuque for Markie's last ever Wrestling Awards Banquet--should be an emotional day--he has to give a speech. I'll try to get an update up on Monday.

I love trying them on and getting pix of them on my kids, but honestly, does anyone really BUY them?? And if so, do they actually EVER wear them again??

Seems like a lot of dough to plop down for wearing it for a few hours.

We've not bought them since the kids were little. The two of them, and my dad, had the goofy hat with the long ears (such fond memories of my dad in that hat...he would have been 84 this coming Thursday) and the kids had these silly hats with the propellers on top and of course the Mickey Ears. Mark does wear his Eeyore ears every year at least one day...usually the day we have breakfast at the Crystal Palace.

Oh my goodness, what kind of friend am I to arrive on the THIRD page?? My plan was to be the first to post, but doggone it, life got in the way and must admit, then I forgot. But here now, all caught and you've already given me enough smiles to last a week - this PTR is going help get through the time until our December trip...well, until September and then your TR will get me through the rest of the time!

I just love your PTR's and TR's - the pics are the best, especially Mark in his many hats. Thanks for inviting me!!

(and everything is crossed in hopes Nicki will be able to join you for a couple of days..even my eyes. )

Hi, Christine. Glad you could join in. I'm so glad you enjoy my reports...I'm not the best writer, but I try my best.

I wondered that about so many of the things I saw in the stores at Disney! Particularly some of the silly, expensive stuff at the EPCOT World Showcase shops. But its all so fun to look at!

Yes, they are fun to look at.

Hi y'all!

Hi, Kathy...I was hoping you'd find me.

Somehow I got unsubscribed to your thread. I was looking for it to ask if you heard the rumor that free dining is coming out on Monday! Watch for it!

Now, I'm going back to see what I missed out on.

Yes, I wanted to book it when the Disney visa announced it but I've been too busy. I'm calling first thing on Monday morning...please keep your fingers crossed we get it.

Whew! Went back and read your updates and am glad that I didn't miss too terribly much. Mark is too funny with all those hats!

My husband "keeps me young" at Disney with his silliness.

Just checking in to see if I missed anything.

Looks like this Donald hat comes with its own eye patch!!!! So has Mark purchased any hats or is he still waiting for the 'right' one???

Yes, it does look like an eye patch. No, he is still waiting for the right one. Or he is waiting for me to give in and buy him a sword. I think I'll surprise him this trip and buy him one.

So, help me out here...

Is that last hat Mark has on supposed to be Donald's Butt hanging out the back? So like the person behind the person wearing it is getting a Duck Mooning??

I never looked at it that way. I love that hat...you can find it when you leave Mickey's Philharmagic.

I agree with you.

Will I be ever forgiven for missing the start of your pre trip report?

Definitely signing on .......... now going back to read!

All caught up again! Thank god!

I LOVE all the photos of Mark with his hats! It's like "deja vu" for me .....

Here's one of MANY photos I have of MY hat model!

I cannot believe I am going to miss you by 6 days! Wish I could stay a little longer, but then on the other hand I will at least have something to read about when I am back home!

Of course, you are forgiven Karin. I'm just glad you found us. I love Tom's hat picture. It's great. I'm sorry we will miss you too. I actually wanted to go a week earlier, but Mark has a trade show at work and he cannot miss it.

Kathy, hope all is well - we miss you!! (and it's getting boring aorund here chatting with one another. )

Sorry, Christine. As I said earlier, it's been a rough two weeks at work. I hope to have something up Monday during the day or evening.

 

[KatMark]

I know this has nothing to do with my "pre-trip" report (which I promise to get back to tomorrow or Tuesday), but we just got back from our very last Wrestling Awards Banquet. Here a couple of pictures from today. Mark received the "Jim Fox Award" (the first wrestler to wrestle at the University of Dubuque) for his dedication, leadership and perseverance despite setbacks and obstacles that would have perhaps stopped another person. It is hard to believe that 13 years of his devotion to this sport and many injuries is at an end.

Mark with Mr. Jim Fox and his teammate, Ryan

This year's seven seniors who are now done wrestling

Mark and I with our handsome son

Mark and his teammate and roommate, Josh

Me with Josh (I love this kid...he has been a great influence on Mark; he was there for him when his grandpa died...Mark had to be back at school for the start of the semester when his grandpa died in 2008 and Josh took good care of him and Josh has helped him with his studies, etc.)

 

[dizneeat]

Thanks for the photos! I love to see your "real life"!

You have some HANDSOME sons - but I guess I know where they got their good looks from - look at the parents!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[All7OfUs]

Awesome, Awesome, AWESOME!!!

THey are both very dashing, and fine young men!

Congrats!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Subbing..... Just found your thread and need to go back and catch up.

We will be there at the same time in September.

 

[KatMark]

Thanks for the photos! I love to see your "real life"!

You have some HANDSOME sons - but I guess I know where they got their good looks from - look at the parents!

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you, Karin. Mark looks like me; Andy (who is not pictured looks like his grandpa).

Awesome, Awesome, AWESOME!!!

THey are both very dashing, and fine young men!

Congrats!

Thank you; I am proud of both my boys...they've done good so far.

Subbing..... Just found your thread and need to go back and catch up.

We will be there at the same time in September.

I am so glad you found me and I am thrilled thatyou are here. Maybe we can hook up this trip if for nothing else but a quick hello.

 

[MHTeacher]

Congratulations to Mark for the award. It sounds as if you raised a very, fine young man. I know you must be very proud.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I love looking at pictures of my Dis friends' families. I know that you are a proud Mama and I don't blame you one bit!

Don't forget to let us know if you called and got free dining!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Oh, Kahty, I am so happy to see new pics of Markie! He looks fabulous as always - both of your boys are so handsome.

Congratulations to Markie - I know how proud you are and he's given you every reason to be very proud. I can only imagine how sad it was to know it is the end of a special time in your lives - no doubt there will be many more to come.

 

[KatMark]

Congratulations to Mark for the award. It sounds as if you raised a very, fine young man. I know you must be very proud.

Thanks; we are very proud of him!

I love looking at pictures of my Dis friends' families. I know that you are a proud Mama and I don't blame you one bit!

Don't forget to let us know if you called and got free dining!

Hi, Lisa. Thanks...I love seeing pics of Lacey and Hunter too. YES, WE GOT FREE DINING!

Oh, Kahty, I am so happy to see new pics of Markie! He looks fabulous as always - both of your boys are so handsome.

Congratulations to Markie - I know how proud you are and he's given you every reason to be very proud. I can only imagine how sad it was to know it is the end of a special time in your lives - no doubt there will be many more to come.

Thanks, Christine. It was very sad. My smartie pants husband tried to snap a picture of me crying during my son's speech, but I wouldn't let him! But I know that Markie is going to make a GREAT coach and I am sure we will go and watch him in this next phase of his life.