They Don't Eat Hash Browns in Princessland - May 14 COMPLETE! 2/8 pg. 73

[IheartDDuck]

Cute skirt!! I also would have gotten out of those leggings, I can't stand being hot.

I gotta ask my dad (former army), or my brother (former Marine), or my other brother (former army) if they're familiar with S.O.S. I'm guessing they are.

Have a GREAT trip!! We just finished up our Christmas visit there, and I'm SO looking forward to our short 4-night March visit for the **lack** of crowds!! Ugghhhh...thank goodness for FP+

Thanks! Yeah, the leggings were a little much for me in that heat.

I would think they'd be familiar with it. According to my Pop it's totally a military thing.

Thanks!! It's times like this trip that I'm eternally grateful for FP+. It was a lifesaver!

I heard that the line on the farthest right hand side in the Great Movie Ride is the one that will get the Cowboy. Did you ask for that line or was the whole thing random?

I really want to tour the Art of Animation resort some day. It is just so hard to get there when you have to depend on Disney transportation. I've never been to any of the value or moderate resorts, except when our Magical Express makes a trip there, and that doesn't count.

Are you still planning on running the Princess Half? There are quite a few Dis-er's planning to be there.

You're right, if they load you in the vehicle in front on the right, you'll get the cowboy. I don't ask, I just let the chips fall where they may.

Yeah, getting there is a little difficult when you don't have a car to get back and forth.

I am registered for the Princess Half and for the 5k that weekend. I didn't register for the Glass Slipper Challenge, because I wanted to have a day off in between.

Okay lots of catching up here.

I would have waited, but you know, I'm a bit of a crazy. We did wait 2 hours for Jack and Sally though, so it makes sense.

I just didn't want to wait 3 hours! It just seemed like a little much, I wanted to just enjoy the atmosphere.

Glad your mom went back to rest if she wasn't feeling well.

I like the little message, it's pretty cute.

Yeah, her feet were hurting her quite a bit, so I figured her going back was best for her.

There's a bond you form with your fellow resort guests while waiting for a bus at the end of a long day.

I did know what S.O.S was but my grandpa called it for somethign different. Toast covered in cream of mushroom soup with ham and peas.

There really is a bond while you're waiting. Everyone is so tired at that point, we're delirious.

Yeah, seems like it's always something slightly different depending on who you talk to.

Michigan has many treasures that I now miss.

I just bulked at the price of the shower curtain. Way too much.

Looks like a good variety of food there.

Ooh I love your skirt. Very cute. I thought about buying it myself.

What cute little duckies.

That fudge is so good! Very impressed with it.

OMG, way too much. I was surprised.

I was so glad I got that skirt. It was a life saver that day.

There needs to be a message about people in the front row not putting their hands up cause it just blocks everything.

Oops your Pop needs to remember to relay things, but at least all the food was good.

My friend bought that blue dress and I wanted it too but I hesitated It is super cute though.

Seriously! People shouldn't be allowed to put their hands up in front of me! Never block my face dangit!

Yeah, he's a forgetful guy sometimes, but you know. What can you do right?

 

[IheartDDuck]

i AM JUST POPPING IN TO SAY hI!! Now I have the Cap Lock off I can type like a Normal person, Oh wait I am not normalIf Goofy Fan Marv reads this he will have a field day Sorry for being absent so much I just have been tooo busy and tired to Dis . I keep saying I will get back into it , but each time I do I have to pick up a shift or am just plain beat, I think of everyone all the time , but my ol' body is soo tired at night , all I can do is lay down watch TV and sleep !!!

Hi Rosie! Normal is overrated anyway, who wants to be that?!

It's okay, I've taken DIS breaks before too! This last week after returning from my trip and this weekend have been kind of difficult for me, but I should be doing an update tonight or tomorrow night.

I ordered that Han solo dress a few days ago actually hehe

Nice!

Love the skirt!

Thanks! I'm really happy I bought it.

 

[Dugette]

Yay for your BW wait list coming through! My wait list for the Beach Club came through for May, which is super exciting. You guys will have fun, there's so much going on during SWW.

Oh, interesting! So, we currently have BWV for both weekends, except our very last day is BCV - that is 5/25 evening, so just missing you, I think? However, we also have a wait list in for the rest of that weekend (5/22-5/25) at BCV. Maybe we'll be at the same resort at the same time!

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

That's awesome that you beach club came thru for SWW. Did you get any ADR's for the SWW meals? We have the breakfast on the 16th and after my experience with the one from last year my plan is to dress as Jabba the Hutt that day so that it fits in with all the food I'm gonna shove in my face

 

[IheartDDuck]

Hi everyone.

I have a real life update for everyone that is not a friend with me on Facebook. It's taken me a little while to be able to log in to update everyone. I'm on my iPad so I apologize if it's brief and I'm unable to elaborate any further.

On Monday morning my Pop was complaining about having some pain in his chest. He'd been sick with a sinus infection and bronchitis recently, so we thought it was possible the pain he had was pneumonia, which my brother had. We brought him to the emergency room to get checked out. They ran an ekg and they didn't find anything immediate, but wanted to take blood work and do an echocardiogram.

The echo was fine, but the enzymes in his blood were elevated, so they transferred him to a hospital with a cardiac center. Further research showed that he had a few mild heart attacks. They wanted to go in to do a angioplasty to find out what was causing it.

The angio was done yesterday and they found that the left arteries and some of the veins are blocked. From that they said that he would need a bypass.

Currently we are waiting for his bypass to be complete and then we will move into the recovery phase. At the moment, I have to put my TRs on a bit of a pause, but I hope you'll all be here when everything is said and done. I'll be posting updates on Facebook and then will post updates here as well. We are praying for a good outcome.

Thank you for hanging in there with me.

 

[dawnbu40]

Family comes first. All of your Dis friends will be here when you find time to get back to sharing your adventures.

I know your dad is going to be fine. You will all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you and your mom

 

[KatMark]

We will all be here when you are ready to come back. I meant to ask you yesterday when we were texting if you wanted me to post a note on your TR's about Popadon, but then forgot. If it is easier for you to text me and have me update here and your other TR, I'll be happy to do so for you.

 

[Leshaface]

I just commented on your other thread, but hope you know i'll be praying for you guys and i'll be watching FB for updates

 

[cajunfan]

Sending prayers and pixie dust your way. Tell Pop to get better soon...we need his antics in your trip reports!

{{HUGS}} to you and your mom!

Hang in there!

Lynn

 

[FloridaNative8]

I know I commented on IG, but wanted to say here as well that I am sending tons of pixie dust to you and your family!!! My dad had a massive heart attack 2 years ago, and it's just so scary.

Looking forward to hearing that your Popadon is back to himself soon

 

[annie170]

Prayers and good thoughts sent your way for Popadon's speedy recovery.

 

[KatMark]

This is from Danielle's FB (I told her I'd post the update here for those not on FB):


"Pop is out of surgery and being moved into the ICU. He did fine during the surgery, and the doctor says he knows he's a determined man and that he will be making progress in no time. We should be able to see him in the next hour, and then we will be sent home for the day so he can recover. Thank you for the continued support. He did have four blockages on the left side, so those have all been repaired."

 

[Barbara C]

I enjoy reading your trip reports and following you on Instagram even though I don't "know" you.

Sending tons of pixie dust your dad's way!!

 

[JKSWonder]

This is from Danielle's FB (I told her I'd post the update here for those not on FB):


"Pop is out of surgery and being moved into the ICU. He did fine during the surgery, and the doctor says he knows he's a determined man and that he will be making progress in no time. We should be able to see him in the next hour, and then we will be sent home for the day so he can recover. Thank you for the continued support. He did have four blockages on the left side, so those have all been repaired."

Thanks for this update. I have been wondering how he did. Sounds positive.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Sending Prayers and Pixie Dust Your way.

 

[KatMark]

This from Danielle's FB:


Visited Pop this morning and he's doing okay. Should be in the ICU another day or so. They have him sitting up and taking walks already to keep him moving. If anyone in the area is interested in visiting him, just send me a PM and I'll give you all the information you'll need. Thanks again for the love and support.

 

[starrzone]

Best wishes for Papa Don from New Brunswick, Canada! Get well soon!

 

[QueenJen]

Wishing Popadon a speedy recovery. It is amazing how quickly they get you up and walking again.

 

[Crystal824]

I just found your TR. It is wonderful. I really enjoyed reading it. I hope Pop is recovering quickly.

 

[MEK]

I hope Popadon has a great day today. Sometimes the second day after surgery is a little harder than the first because all the adrenaline starts to subside a bit.

Prayers and hugs for Popadon!