Girls-Only Mar 3-7 - On our way to Disneyland!!!!

[toocherie]

and yes, Steph indicated this morning that she was going to start a new thread when she got home.

 

[MrsPinup]

Yay for The Royal Brat Pack! We took first place in the scavenger hunt.

Yay!!!

I knew nothing about the dates being chossen already and I was at the BBQ. Nobody told my table. My mom and Rochelle (who were also at my table) didn't hear a thing either.

I'd like to know as well.

Yeah I didn't hear until later Sunday night when I was hanging out with a few Diva's. If the Princess Half Marathon falls on the last weekend of February again, I will be out for next year So yeah, I am curious how the decision was made too.

Anyways....I had a blast this weekend meeting all of you, and seeing the few I had met before again. Saturday night was so much fun, especially with all our front of the line passes. I think Michelle and Trudi are my new best friends for busy park days Michelle likes to be helped in by the rear I learned that night.

Big hugs to my wonderful roomies, Carol, Jodi, and Marie I think we handled bathroom time very well!

Linda~ Thanks again for the beautiful frame and Disney bucks! I spent the money at Company D and am so happy with my purchases.

Jill~ A million thanks for taking us to Company D! What a great place to shop

Steph~ Thank you for running this board for us and getting us all organized.

It is going to take me forever to download and resize all my photos, but they should be on facebook by the end of the week!

 

[MrsPinup]

Thanks Cheryl for clarifying While I was typing away you were answering. The dates for the princess have not been released yet so I will just keep my fingers crossed.

 

[toocherie]

It looks like the people at your table didn't hear since you, Rochelle, Sarah and Trudi were all at the same table. Perhaps you were too busy chit-chatting!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Thanks for the information on the dates. I didn't hear any of that at the bbq but thanks for posting all the info Cheryl. Hopefully I can make it next year.

 

[sierranevada]

Cheryl - thanks for the explanation. I think it is a great idea to have a set time each year so hopefully everyone can plan for it. I really hope the the gals that might be affect by the princess half can make it - will keep my fingers crossed that it is not that weekend.

 

[Queenbillabong]

From my viewpoint if someone has a better idea then go for it. But please don't make it look like someone was trying to pull the wool over someone's eyes.

I think clarification is all anyone was asking for - I didn't see anyone making it look like someone was trying to pull the wool over someone's eyes. As I said, I'm all for consistent dates for ease of planning. It's just nice if everyone can be kept in the loop

 

[LisaCat]

One more video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zACtsp5N4Wc

FABULOUS! I Love it!

Hey there January! Been missing you!

Well, let me put it this way....the seats in the very rear of a JC boat are directly (and I happily mean DIRECTLY) over the boat's engine. As we boarded, our boat captain mentioned how us ladies would appreciate the experience. Too bad we didn't have one of Callie's cigarettes for after.

And actually a lady on board did in fact scream during the ride, so......

 

[LisaCat]

It looks like the people at your table didn't hear since you, Rochelle, Sarah and Trudi were all at the same table. Perhaps you were too busy chit-chatting!

We heard at our table. Probably because we were closer? They were across the aisle and one table back from Steph.....

 

[LisaCat]

Hooray! I'm all caught up! LOL

OMG, am I *TIRED* and I'm ashamed to say that DL kicked my butt. Again. LOL. The last time I came home this sore and tired from a trip was when I went to WDW in November! But boy howdy did I ever have FUN!!!!!!

Our flight coming home was about 15 minutes late.... we landed at 11:05PM. Trish dropped me off here around midnight and she got home at about 12:55 AM (I know, cuz I waited up and made her call me when she got home!). The laundry looks like the Matterhorn. I haven't unpacked except stuff I wanted to show DH and necessary stuff. The cat has not let me out of her sight all day. LOL.

It was SO AWESOME meeting everyone "in person"! I had a fantastic time and can't wait till next year! And I am already trying to figure out how soon I can get back to DL!

 

[Califgirl]

So basically the dates were just decided by Cheryl's table? I remember Steph got up and just announced the date for next year would be the last week in Feb. but there was no discussion with anyone out side of the immediate few at that table.

I'm available for that week in Feb., but as far as I know, there was no attempt at discussion or concensus with any of the other Divas at the Bar-b Que. That could be why no one remembers how we came to that date.

 

[LisaCat]

I just uploaded a few pics, including the princess group shot, to the shutterfly account. I guessed by looking at the list that we were supposed to create our own album for our stuff.....

 

[stacielee]

I just uploaded a few pics, including the princess group shot, to the shutterfly account. I guessed by looking at the list that we were supposed to create our own album for our stuff.....

Love your pictures, Lisa! Did you guys get to go in the Club 33 elevator on the WIWF tour? We did that and my daughters LOVED that part of the tour!!

 

[LisaCat]

Love your pictures, Lisa! Did you guys get to go in the Club 33 elevator on the WIWF tour? We did that and my daughters LOVED that part of the tour!!

We were able to get into the elevator. That was as far as it went. We also got some cute little matchbook "notepads" as a souvenir!

 

[Queenbillabong]

We were able to get into the elevator. That was as far as it went. We also got some cute little matchbook "notepads" as a souvenir!

Sweet We only got to see the outside of the elevator and no matchbook souvenirs.......... I'll make it all the way up some day

 

[cheshiregirl]

So basically the dates were just decided by Cheryl's table? I remember Steph got up and just announced the date for next year would be the last week in Feb. but there was no discussion with anyone out side of the immediate few at that table.

I'm available for that week in Feb., but as far as I know, there was no attempt at discussion or concensus with any of the other Divas at the Bar-b Que. That could be why no one remembers how we came to that date.

I was really sad to miss the trip this year and spent a good chunk of the weekend wishing that I could have been there.

But, now, I think I'm even sadder to see that it appears that the group learned nothing from the drama of last year. Although though I am firmly in the camp that says that a "set date" is the best way to go, if even those who were on the trip weren't all included in the decision making process it's hard for me to see how the choice was made.

Just my two cents from the girl who tried and failed to bring everyone back together this time last year

 

[MamaKate]

It looks like the people at your table didn't hear since you, Rochelle, Sarah and Trudi were all at the same table. Perhaps you were too busy chit-chatting!

I think you're right Cheryl. I was sitting with Trudi, Sarah, Rochelle, Jen, Capri and Mel and I didn't hear, but that doesn't shock me, we were chatty .

I actually think the dates are the most logical and I'm totally fine with them, even if I wasn't included in the decision . It's plenty of time for people to make arrangements if they want to attend and it's impossible to find dates that will work for everyone. Hey, I'm not even sure the dates will work for me, but since it's a long ways away, I'll make them work !!!!

I'm glad a group of ladies threw out a date to see how people felt about them, because we have to start somewhere .

 

[MamaKate]

I was really sad to miss the trip this year and spent a good chunk of the weekend wishing that I could have been there.

But, now, I think I'm even sadder to see that it appears that the group learned nothing from the drama of last year. Although though I am firmly in the camp that says that a "set date" is the best way to go, if even those who were on the trip weren't all included in the decision making process it's hard for me to see how the choice was made.

Just my two cents from the girl who tried and failed to bring everyone back together this time last year

I'm happy a group of the ladies threw out some ideas & came up with a date that should work for most. We learned last year that voting doesn't work and someone's feelings will be hurt no matter what dates are picked. It doesn't sound like the dates were picked for personal preference, but rather the dates that are the most logical based on this years dates, weather, crowds, holiday's and people's AP's.

I'm in the camp of ladies who doesn't care how the choice of dates are made & as long as everyone is giving enough notice, hopefully they can make it .

 

[MommyWithDreams]

I just uploaded a few pics, including the princess group shot, to the shutterfly account. I guessed by looking at the list that we were supposed to create our own album for our stuff.....

Can someone PM the shutterfly info. The PFF was the only thing I was able to attend with everyone. Thanks

 

[LisaCat]

As a newbie, I don't know that my two cents will count for anything, but here is my thought on the whole "date selection controversy".....

Coordinating an event involving this many people is a HUGE undertaking. I know, I've been part of doing it. Would I have liked to have a ballot that had been passed out with a choice of weekends? Sure. HOWEVER, as I see it, the gals sitting at that table were some of the ones that helped make this weekend happen. I just put my name on lists and showed up when and where I signed up to show up. I didn't have to spend hours organizing lists, making reservations, cancelling reservations, finding places to accommodate a group our size, etc.

The date that was chosen is logical. If we went later in the year, those without the premium AP's would be blocked out on Saturday. Too much earlier and we are in questionable weather, President's week, etc. There are really two good weekends to do this trip - the last weekend in February and the first weekend in March (unless we want to change to the Fall). Not much of a choice. Add into the logic that some people bought their AP's this weekend on the trip, so making it a weekend earlier means they will get 2 Diva trips on one AP. Wish I could say I was one of them, but I got my AP on Halloween. LOL

What it comes down to is that ANY weekend that was chosen is not going to work for some. It's inevitable. I don't know what "drama" was involved last year, but it's not an unusual part of a group dynamic, especially in a group our size.

No matter what, I will be sad if I can't make it next year and if I can make it, I will be sad to miss seeing those who cannot.