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Trip Report I just couldn't hang with the Big Dogs!

In my pre trip report I mentioned all the drinks I was hoping to get to drink. Well, I did try but I am just going to have to remain a cheap date/light weight because I found myself tapping out and going with water at times. Maybe it was the heat, maybe it was the excitement of Disney, maybe I'm just a tea girl. I did have a great time trying though. So @wdisney9000 @lostpro9het @imahistorygeek @bee @ajrwdwgirl I applaud you, and maybe someday I'll get to hang with the Big Dogs.

Before I start my report I do have to let @fractal know that I took many many pictures, some of which I love but if it wasn't for Fractal showing me a pic of Cinderella's Castle that he took shortly after he started photography I probably would've thrown my camera a few different times.

Also a few pictures that were in the pre trip report may make an appearance here too.

On with my report!

September 14th - Day 1:

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6:36am and we're pulling out of the driveway. Yep, that's a cassette deck. We're old school. Nothing sounds better than 80's rock on a scratchy cassette.

A few issues came up and I had to run a couple of errands but we were quickly on our way. We ran into another issue....

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As soon as we got on the highway it was fog all the way to Detroit airport. With the errands, the fog and the fact that J was driving (he's a little slower than me) I was starting to panic about missing our flight. We got to the airport and missed the entrance to the parking garage o_O. This was my fault. We turned around, parked, got our boarding passes and headed to security. The line didn't look too long but boy were they thorough. Our luggage was set aside due to our extra shoes and my baggie of trail mix being in our carry-on. (@lostpro9het 's beer was safely boarding the plane with checked baggage) After they searched our bags and wiped down our shoes for explosives we were on our way. We kind of just strolled to our gate, which i have to say was a very long walk, once we got there they were saying final boarding!! :eek: I never even heard any previous announcements. We don't fly often. Can anyone tell?

We got our seats. We were both in the middle but J was directly in front of me. I didn't mind sitting in the middle but I like to look out the window. The women next to the window refused to open the shade. Why do you sit next to the window and not look out!! :mad:

Disney happy thoughts!

We have arrived!
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We made our way down to MDE and there were maybe 4 people checking in. We made our way to our row and waited only a few minutes before we stared to board the bus!
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I made sure to grab the front seat to get this widely famous picture!!
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Zipadeelady

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Original Poster
Excited to read about your trip. I kept an eye out for you guys while I was at Animal Kingdom but didn't see you.
I was wondering if Irma chased you away or you made it. I did scope out the pool area for you also.:)
FINALLY!!! I've been waiting for this gem to pop up...




...and still being enjoyed this weekend!
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Glad you enjoyed J's choice. I'll let him know.

Yay you started your trip report - this one will hopefully see me through to my trip - looking forward to following along (especially as I missed the live version) :(
Glad your following along. How many days do you have left before you arrive?

Yay! Loved your live report. Looking forward to reading all the details!
Thanks, I hope I don't disappoint. We didn't do much....a lot of relaxing and eating :D

Alright, Let's Go!
I'm expecting constructive criticism from you. :happy:

You drink good beer. As far as Im concerned, you have #BigDog status.
LOL, I'd love to take the credit but that's all J. I'll let him know he's been accepted by the one I refer to as "the beer guy" when I'm talking about people from wdwmagic.:D

Count me in!!!
Can't wait to hear what your first few stops are. Eagerly following along!:p:p:D:D

Glad to have you guys along.

Wahoo! But for some reason I would like a beer now, wonder why? :confused::)
You would make J proud :hilarious:
 
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DisneyJeff

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In the Parks
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Following along!! Although, I may wait for the weekend to read and try to keep up drink for drink. On second thought, I better not!! ;)
 

Zipadeelady

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Original Poster
Hi




( oh , and uh , yeah, I will be following - as best I can - from the other side of the real world)

Max

It wouldn't be a report without Max, or is it Clarence now?
Following along!! Although, I may wait for the weekend to read and try to keep up drink for drink. On second thought, I better not!! ;)
:D
Followed the live report, can't wait to hear all the other details!
Glad you're following!! I hope I don't disappoint. It was very low key.
Can't wait to read your TR.
Just got home yesterday and already plotting our return!!!!!!!!
I hope you'll post a report!! I'm secretly plotting a return also. Fingers crossed it'll happen sooner than I thought
Following along! BTW, good to see another Detroiter on here! :)
Yay!! I love Detroit Airport! When we got off our flight there was a man playing a guitar, I swear I thought I was at a concert. He had quite a crowd.
 

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