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[Colexis Mom]

Sounds like it's all coming together Amy!!

[DoraDoug]

I'm all caught up again and I can not believe how much you managed to get accomplished in such a short time! The moving guys rock!! I think it's really cool that you'll get to have so many Passporter meets now.

[rhinohunter]

You guys are doing great. I believe that the last time we moved, we were still unpaking boxes months later. Your local Wal*Mart should provide you a lot of entertainment. Where else can you go to save money getting you nails done and get to see all of the police action and it being for real and NOT on the TV? I will go to your photo link when I get a chance. I always enjoy your pics.

[Grammy Grumpy]

Wow Amy, you guys have gotten a lot done since I last visited this report! Have fun this afternoon at EPCOT. You KNOW there are lots of PPers who are very jealous of you right now, right! But we ya!

[lauren-roxy]

Sounds like one exciting WalMart you have there Amy!!!

[POOH]

Glad to hear the unpacking is going well. With all these PP meets you have going on, how are you going to fit a job into your new schedule?

[KandJluvdisney]

great update amy
glad you finally finding your way around

[Kenny]

Originally Posted by Minnie Lor

Too cool about you being the new...

Official Passporter Welcoming Committee Chairperson

Let me know, when you are hiring extra help.

Maybe Passporter could use a WDW branch office!! That would solve any job issues, if there are any!!

Hey! Are you listening, Jennifer and Dave??!

[iamgrumpy]

So I was up a little later this morning, but since we were practically done there wasn't much to do, so I took the empty boxes, the trash and brought it up to the compactor and then got the mail.

We did go to Publix, and Radio Shack for a few things we needed but other then that not much to do really so we relaxed for most of the early afternoon.

I left at 3pm and headed over to WDW I was in EPCOT by 4:15 with traffic, and the fact I couldn't find a parking space within walking distance. Oh well, thats what ya get for not going at opening

I found a space not to far back, parked and hoofed it into the park and through security. I decided since EPCOT is so big that I would rent a scooter. I will have to find a way to get one of my own because $65 to rent one with a $20 refund when you turn the key in is way out of my budget!

They told me they didn't have any but then some kid said he had a few that weren't fully charged but would go 10 hours so I told him I would take that one. I signed my life away, got the key and headed out.

My first stop was the Land where I watched the Circle of Life. It was PACKED in the Land. This was much busier then last year in september. Then I remembered today was the first day of the F&W festival and an EMH day so that explained it!

I headed out and skipped Soarin I know but I was not comfortable manuevering in those crowds. I decided to start looking for something to eat for dinner.

All the F&W carts were jammed packed people were voicing concerns about 45 min waits for 2 bites worth of food. I was cringing at the thought of having to stand that long so I went in search of a walk-in somewhere in World Showcase. As a 1 person, I thought that Biergarten would be easiest to get into plus I have never dined there before so it would be a good reason to spend another $30 today.

So over to biergarten I went, they said they could seat me in about 20 mins or so. Gave me a buzzer and in 5 mins they sat me Great Service!!!!

They sat me with a party of 2 at the same time, there as a party of 6 who were just finishing their meal at the same table. We sat down ordered our drinks, chatted for a bit then headed up to the buffet.

The food was good, nice and warm where it was supposed to be warm, and cool where the food was supposed to be cool. The selection was a bit small for the price and I think they could have had more options but it was nice to try.

The band came out and it was a lot of fun. I stayed through their 5th or so song, the happy birthday's, happy anniversary's, the keg knocking, and then left.

All in all it was good but not one I'd probably return to unless others wanted to go there and I would say ok.

After dinner, I headed up and got a seat for the Eat to the Beat Concert, Big Voodoo Daddy was performing. I stayed 2 songs then left they weren't my cup of tea and I figured people watching would be better for me then listening to that!

I made my way up and was going to go watch the American Adventure but I missed the show by about 10 minutes oh well not like I can't come see it whenever i want another time So I just sat and was thinking about what to do when someone yelled my name!

It was Goofymom and her DH who were visiting WDW on their great american road trip. We had hugs all around, and then went off to try and find Lizardcop and his DW and Abby. We searched and searched and searched.

We found someone but it wasn't Lizardcop, it was Deb Wills from Allears.net who was touring the F&W festival! She stopped we said hello, and chatted then we went on our search again. (i did get a photo so i will work on photos tonight I promise)

We finally found everyone in England, a visit with Pooh was requested by Abby so they were waiting on that.

We finally got all together, and headed towards Italy as tonight was a Passporter Illuminations Meet. We stopped along the way to get everyone's FAB of choice and then found the location for the meet.

Eventually everyone showed up, and a great time chatting and watching Illuminations was had by all!

With a few group photos taken, we said bye after the show and I headed out driving Hugmonster and her DH to DTD to meet up with some friends.

I drove home and crashed as I was exhausted!

[Luvsun]

Wow - what a great day!
I can only imagine how busy Epcot was - opening day of Fand WF as well as EMH! I know when we were there last year and it was late October, Epcot was always extremely busy!
How great that you caught up with everyone! I can't wait to see all of the great pictures!
I am so glad you had a good day Amy!

[christiejay]

It sounds like you had a great evening at Epcot. But yes I see where renting a scooter every time would be a big drain on the pocketbook. Glad you were able to meet so many people. Looking forward to the photos!

[Minnie Lor]

pictures * pictures * pictures * pictures * pictures * pictures

[Grammy Grumpy]

I agree, we need pictures! DH and I are hoping to return next fall for the F&W Festival and to add a cruise too!

Sounds like things are really going well Amy, thanks for sharing your experiences.

[Colexis Mom]

Sounds like a great time Amy

[DoraDoug]

What a great day! How awesome must it be to know that you don't have to worry about going back to the hotel to pack up for the trip home. You must be loving this!!