CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Your grandchildren are adorable, Gwen. I hate seeing kids have melt-downs at WDW. But it happens. I learned early on to not push the kids and to go with the flow. It's much more fun that way. I'd rather do less and everybody have a good time, than be constantly on the go and have kids melting down. I certainly understand parents who feel compelled to get it all done. I'm glad we lived close by and never needed to go at that pace. I loved the photos you took of the details on Dumbo. I have never noticed the small murals painted at the base of the ride, which I see depict scenes from the movie. That's pretty cool. I am wondering where you went for lunch? You passed Be Our Guest. So, it am guessing somewhere in Frontierland? TCD Thank you, TCD. When our kids were young we felt compelled to get it all done, too. But we left the parks in the afternoon for naps and downtime. Then we'd go back to a park at dinnertime until close. That seemed to work better. LOL - I hadn't realized they were movie scenes either. Lunch was at somewhere we've never been. Great pix!I hope the early meltdown is not an indication of whats to come.What's for lunch? Pecos bills? No, not Pecos Bill's. Great pics!I will officially jump in here on the official start to the TR Happy to have you here! Thank you! I want lunch! Well, it is lunchtime. Or is your employer a slave driver? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 The detailed pictures of the meltdown had me :rofl2:Why is it I am envisioning those appearing years later during his wedding rehearsal dinner? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 The detailed pictures of the meltdown had me :rofl2:Why is it I am envisioning those appearing years later during his wedding rehearsal dinner? Great idea, Yvonne! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Monday, November 4 - Who has the First Meltdown? - Part 2 We walked on past here: And we stopped for lunch at a place so many of you rave about: Columbia Harbor House. This was a FIRST for all of us. I don't remember what I ate, but here are some food pics. Lobster Roll: Kid's chicken nuggets: Kid's tuna sandwich: Anchors Aweigh sandwich: Certainly not up to Plaza Restaurant standards. The verdict? I'm not a fish and chips person, so I would have been happier at Pecos Bill's with a burger. The rest of the family had no comment. But at least we crossed another first off our list. After lunch the kids wanted to see IASW, which Matthew calls snoozefest. But the kids really enjoyed it. I did manage to snag one interesting photo. At this point I need to interject a comment. Our DDIL does an excellent job of cutting the boys' hair. Einstein refused to have his hair cut the week before they left on their trip. I so wish he had agreed! BTW, I've finally figured out what caused that weird shadow in my flash photos. It's my lens hood. Duh. I should have removed it. At this point David and I needed to go back to the fort and take Kassie for a walk. We briefly watched the castle show. Walking through the Emporium we found a few characters: Saw a little of the "Celebrate a Dream Come True” parade: While David took Kassie for a walk I hopped on the GC and visited a few fiends: Guess who’s under the blanket and why she’s there! 100 points to the person who figures this out! The who is easy. The reason isn't. We took Kassie looping for awhile. That was our pattern. Go potty, then ride. After the first few days she returned to Dolly and just hopped right on DeeDee. Okay, guys, it's time to go! Meanwhile the rest of the gang wore themselves out traipsing through MK the rest of the afternoon. Matthew figured out the FP trick with KTTW cards. I had read that this wouldn’t work after 11/1, but it did today. Diva was scared to death in the Haunted Mansion. She said she would NEVER ride it again. We had an early dinner. Nothing fancy, just hot dogs with homemade chili and slaw. Red decided to pursue Kassie. Look, Papa, I've made a friend! Kassie thinking "Dad, I'm not so sure about this!" I started a tradition that night and told the kids we would give them a small gift after dinner each day. Last night I gave out MagicBands. Tonight we had kits from the Disney Outlet with school supplies. They loved them! Next up - a bare human bottom in AK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 More cute grandkid photos! Nice! I don't know who that is under the blanket, but it looks like she's still in her PJ's. It's funny to see all the blankets. I was just outside a little while ago, and it hit 85 degrees today in west central Florida. Not bad for November 21. It doesn't sound like Columbia Harbour House was a big hit with your family. I still like it. Why didn't you go to Be Our Guest for lunch? If we are looking for a quick serve lunch in the MK, we always go there. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 I was wondering why you passed up BOG too. We like Columbia House, but then we are fish and chips kind of folks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 You got some really great pics!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 More cute grandkid photos! Nice! I don't know who that is under the blanket, but it looks like she's still in her PJ's. It's funny to see all the blankets. I was just outside a little while ago, and it hit 85 degrees today in west central Florida. Not bad for November 21. It doesn't sound like Columbia Harbour House was a big hit with your family. I still like it. Why didn't you go to Be Our Guest for lunch? If we are looking for a quick serve lunch in the MK, we always go there. TCD I was wondering why you passed up BOG too. We like Columbia House, but then we are fish and chips kind of folks. The line for BOG was long ...plus it was more expensive. You got some really great pics!! Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 I have no idea who is under the pink blanket. The feet aren't touching the floor...so it's either a kid or Stef stopped by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 I have no idea who is under the pink blanket. The feet aren't touching the floor...so it's either a kid or Stef stopped by.Do the initials L.D. help? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Great pix! Again. My first guess is Rita under the blanket, but the why she is there part makes me think I'm wrong. So I'm stumped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 It wasn't Rita! I know, I know who it is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 It wasn't Rita! I know, I know who it is!Spill the beans! Is it Stef? I hope it's her. She always had great TRs with great pix. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 It wasn't Rita! I know, I know who it is!Spill the beans! Is it Stef? I hope it's her. She always had great TRs with great pix. I miss her snarky remarks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nope, it's Lorna! I recognized her sandals :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunset Lady 6 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Very nice pictures! I am enjoying reading your TR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Lorna is under the pink blanket. You'll never guess her excuse! Thank you, Saundra. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Tuesday, November 5 – Whose Bare Bottom is That in AK? We took the gang to breakfast at Trail’s End. They were running late, so I took lots of photos while we waited. Am I boring you guys with all my flower pictures? To be continued ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hey, are those the new or old mugs?Never have too many photos of the Fort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Loving all the pictures of the Settlement area. My favorite place in the world to sit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hey, are those the new or old mugs?Never have too many photos of the Fort. Good catch. That right there is a coffee thief! They haven't sold pink or black mugs for months. (OK maybe she filled the mugs back at her campsite and brought them there). Great photos Gwen! I kept waiting for one that showed where the Lawnmower Tree used to be. I don't think you got a shot of it. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hey, are those the new or old mugs?Never have too many photos of the Fort. Will have to go back through my photos to figure out what you're talking about. We bought new mugs. Loving all the pictures of the Settlement area. My favorite place in the world to sit. Mine too. I can't get enough pics of the area. Good catch. That right there is a coffee thief! They haven't sold pink or black mugs for months. (OK maybe she filled the mugs back at her campsite and brought them there). Great photos Gwen! I kept waiting for one that showed where the Lawnmower Tree used to be. I don't think you got a shot of it. TCD I missed getting a pic of where the lawnmower tree used to be. My bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 The last photo of the series. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 No trash, horse poop only made me lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I kept waiting for one that showed where the Lawnmower Tree used to be. I don't think you got a shot of it. TCDUnless things were different from when we were there all you would see is a GC. People are now using it for a parking space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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