My Anniversary/ See Donna again, meet Cindy trip! Finished! About This Page:

[Tara O'Hara]

[b]Cast of characters: Me and Muffin!! Then! Just Me!

Dates: September 22-28th

Resorts: AKL (of course!) Then POFQ for me! (A first!)

How this trip came about:

First, we decided that we wanted to go away for our anniversary this year. We couldn't decide where and I, of course, wanted to go to WDW. Muffin said he'd come, but he really didn't want to! [img]http://smileys.*************.com/cat/new/8_22/23_11_53.gif[/img] Then we cancelled it because we were moving and just had too much else going on! [img]http://smileys.*************.com/cat/36/36_1_44.gif[/img]

Then! We sold our house and things were looking up, so we rebooked it! [img]http://smileys.*************.com/cat/4/4_13_10.gif[/img]

Next! We had a world of trouble with Christopher this summer and decided we just couldn't go anywhere very far so we cancelled it again. [img]http://smileys.*************.com/cat/36/36_1_4.gif[/img]

Things settled down with Chris a few weeks ago and we decided that if we didn't go on a vacation, we'd both have a nervous breakdown. First, we checked into going to New York for a long weekend [img]http://smileys.*************.com/cat/26/26_6_2.gif[/img]. It was going to cost us $400 for a show, $200 for a hotel room for two nights (with a discount!), and at least another $300 for two nice dinners!

So, we looked into going to New Orleans for the weekend [img]http://smileys.*************.com/cat/1/1_4_53.gif[/img]. That didn't work out either financially and you have no idea how grateful I am about that [img]http://smileys.*************.com/cat/36/36_1_44.gif[/img]

Then, the next morning, Muffin came up to me and said, "Oh fine, I'll go." I honestly had no idea what he was talking about but then he started dancing around and making mouse ears! So! We rebooked once again and actually wound up:

A) Upgrading to AKL! ( The price was amazing!)

B) Not paying a penalty for airfare because for some reason, I forgot to cancel that and the prices went down big time!

C) Decided to stay one less night because even though things were better, we still felt funny both being away for more than three nights.

Muffin rented a car becasue we are control freaks in the transportation department.

So! Last week we went down to Atlantic City for the day and guess what?!?! I won $1,575!!!!!!!!!!!! ( I know, there's something wrong with me! ) I got to thinking and told Muffin that I would put $1,000 in the savings acoount if he would let me extend my stay by three nights! I did not expect him to say yes but he did!!!!! Of course, he didn't want to stay the extra nights but said 'Oh sure, go ahead!!'

So now, I am staying three nights at AKL with my honey and then three nights at POFQ with my friends!! Look out Cindy and Donna!!

On top of this, it cost me a total of 350 bucks to do this including changing my flight again ($40), renting a car for the extra days ($10 more through Hotwire) and the resort ($300 for three nights)! Not too bad!!

The details:

We are staying at beautiful AKL for three whole nights and we really don't have alot of plans! We are eating at Coral Reef for dinner on September 24th, which is my 22nd Anniversary. Other than that, we plan to try and hit all of the parks and we'll see how it goes.

I am taking Muffin back to the airport on Sunday evening and then heading over to POFQ. I am really excited about this as I have never stayed at this resort and it looks quite charming! I am looking forward to finding my way around at it.

At first, I had a real problem with not making plans! I having stuff to look forward to. But after Muffin decided to let me stay down for three extra nights, I just decided that I would get done whatever I really wanted to, but didn't, while he was there. We have tons of plans for our Christmas trip anyway!

I am very much looking forward to seeing Donna again and meeting Dan, Cindy and Tom! When I first started thinking about what I would do with all of my extra time, I looked into going to Discovery Cove for a day. It looks wonderful, but also like a place that I would like to share, so I passed on that. Then I also looked into going to USF for a day! I am having a Mummy craving so bad, but in the end, decided that I could wait until the end of November. I think I would really just like to relax and enjoy seeing Donna again and meeting Cindy!

I am definitely planning on a DTD stop,as I must try Earl of Sandwich this trip also! Also, I think I will go to tea at the GF again, if I can get in.

That's about all I have so far! We'll see if I can stick this out or if I flip and make some ADRS in the end!

I also must go to the Adventurer's Club at least once and go to the Comedy Club!

[b]I also can't wait to see Tina, Janine and the boys again!!

[disneymom9092]

Great start Tara! You guys are going to have such a wonderful time!

[Caldercup]

Woohoo!! I'm so glad you're getting this trip in AND the extra time.

You'll love POFQ -- it's my fav moderate... say hello to Scales the Sea Serpent. Tell him that Calder will be there in December!

Can't wait to read all about your trip when you get back!
Eileen

[lauren-roxy]

Great start Tara!! Sounds like you have a wonderful trip planned! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

[SharonK0527]

Sounds great Tara! Congrats on the extra days - you will have a wonderful time! You'll POFQ!!!

Can't wait to hear all about it.....

[DopeyGirl]

I remember when you were first planning this trip (as a surprise ) and you could hardly hold it all in then . . . I am so glad you are finally getting able to go!!!

How much does Muffin rock, indulging your WDW addiction AND letting you stay extra days?! That is a GREAT anniversary gift!!!

[SHEANA1226]

I am looking foreward to the rest of the report Tara!! Great start!

[DawnDenise]

Another great start!!! Both of you deserve this trip and you are going to have so much fun! Can't wait to read all about it. (And I am sure there will be plenty of pictures )

[Happymommy]

Sounds Great Tara!!!!!! Looking forward to reading more!!!

[Jenny Pooh]

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I also must go to the Adventurer's Club at least once and go to the Comedy Club!

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Phew, I thought I was going to have to get on your case about going to Comedy Warehouse I hope you get to see my fav Philip He is the one with the huge dimples and of course the funniest!!!!!!

[katspjs]

I'm glad that you're trip is a GO! Looking forward to reading all about it. Have fun!

[Joy J]

Tara, your upcoming trip sounds fabulous to me. I had the great pleasure of meeting Donna and her whole family last December - they're such wonderful people and I think you're so lucky to get the chance to spend some time with Wendy and Dan. As for POFQ, I just stayed there for the first time last month and I completely fell in love with the place. It feels more like a deluxe than a moderate to me and I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Joy

[Cheriemek]

Sounds like so much fun! Take lots of pictures for us!!

[DrDolphin]

Tara - sounds like you could really use this trip!!! Have a hreat time with Muffin, Donna, Cindy, Wendy, Tina, Janine - and all the other Passporters I know you will run into!! Take lots of pictures - and have a glass of iced raspberry tea for me!!!

[chezp]

What great plans you've got there Tara - I can't wait to hear all about it!