Trip Report THE ONE FOR THE SALTY 16 (and Thanksgiving🍕)*COMPLETE*

Hello again.
It’s me, Darstarr
This latest episode stars the family!
My husband-Ant
Oldest son-X
Middle son and bday boy-AJ
And the youngest son-Dre

November 26-December 1
At.....wait for it...
All Star Sports!

Collective gasp
“But Darstarr, you’re DVC.”
Yes I am DVC and we (I) have made good use out of it this year. However, when I went to book this trip there was nothing available. Nothing!!! OK, nothing in my point range. My boys are big and they hate sharing beds and someone always ends up on the floor. One time my youngest slept on the dining table banquet rather than share the pullout with his brother. It’s vacation, no one should have to sleep on the floor. We didn’t have enough points left for a two bedroom so I began looking around for a room. I found a room at Riverside that slept 5 for about $250/night. We have done the 5 in a room thing there when the kids were smaller and it was cramped. I was not looking forward to that. Then passholder discounts came out and I got two rooms (TWO) at the original A.S.S. for less than the one room at Riverside. 4 beds and 2 bathrooms!!! SOLD!!!


Lets get to it!

Day one- November 26th
The day started like every other school day except it was AJ’s 16th birthday so he opened presents before leaving for school.

“Mom will you pack my new shirt?”

I was suppose to work this day but I had worked the previous Friday, which is usually my day off, so my boss told me to take the day off. Yay! More time to clean the house.

The five of us were flying down on jet blue from JFK. Four of us were returning to ISP on Southwest. Ant took the dog to his father’s then took his car to ISP so it would be there when we landed on the 2nd. (we have a free resident parking sticker).

We debated taking the train to JFK but it was way cheaper to hire a car. The kids got gome from school about 2:15, “the car is here!”
What???
The car wasn't suppose to come until 3:00. Ant was like “lets go”. I was like “dont rush me because if you rush me and I forget something you will be sorry besides he is 45 minutes early so he can wait”. And yes, I said it just like that, as one long run on sentence.
We left at 2:30. I didnt forget a thing.

 

[Loco_driver]

Great report as usual. Hopefully some day we can cross paths!

 

[Oh bother!]

Thank you for another brilliant and funny report!

 

[fizzieee]

You've done an EXCELLENT job of keeping me entertained with this TR, as usual! Thanks for letting us all tag along!

 

[Back!Elbow!Shoulders!]

It’s over?!? I think with the lack of Tragical Express paperwork I was blindsided.

Great TR as always!

 

[Swissmiss]

It’s over?!? I think with the lack of Tragical Express paperwork I was blindsided.

Great TR as always!

Me too!

And it was a great TR as always ... I hope there is another one (or two or three) coming up soon because these help me feel “close“ to you all while still be over here. And that being said, I’m sufficiently close to DLP to be able to do a meet up with any magicians who make it over

 

[Darstarr]

In our Ninja
8 ice cubes
1 Luigis orange flavored Italian Ice
3 oz Grand Marnier

Made 2

#missingfootball

 

[Darstarr]

Me too!

And it was a great TR as always ... I hope there is another one (or two or three) coming up soon because these help me feel “close“ to you all while still be over here. And that being said, I’m sufficiently close to DLP to be able to do a meet up with any magicians who make it over

Paris is on my bucket, or should I say Bucky list but until then I have discovered these Grand Marnier slushees.
Thanks for reading and I do wish you would consider a TR. Just a little one???

 

[Rista1313]

December 1st

@Nunu was driving up as we were heading out. Call us crazy but we coordinated to meet at a rest stop.
On our way just after 9:00amView attachment 442068

It looked like we were going to time it perfectly. This is the rest stop.
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We did! There was Nunu when I walked in. I was so happy!! I had warned the boys but they were a little like “huh?”
It was amazing seeing my new old friend and meeting Frank, her husband. We chatted, the boys got food (big surprise) and we did a photo shoot.
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Seriously, Ant took a ton of pictures.

I handed Bucky off (who hadn't been officially named yet. @Nunu named it later) and we said our see ya real soons.

We piled back in the rental and drove onward to my Dad’s. He had moved the previous day so we spent all day unpacking and organizing.

His new place is beautiful and there were peacocks wandering around on the property.
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I wish they were strutting their stuff. Peacocks are so beautiful when they have their plumage on display.

The next day we flew back home to a dismal and dreary, rainy day. Boo
Proof
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Thank you all for reading and commenting and following along. I love the interactions we have and the connections we make here.

Lacrosse season for X begins today with their first scrimmage. I like to see as many of his games as possible and usually tack on a day or two at WDW. Most of these will be solo but I have made some plans to meet up with a Magician. Very excited about that. Stay tuned. I may do some live trip reporting. I wont seem so alone if I have all of you with me.

@DisneyGigi look what Ant just came home with!
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Once again, thank you for reading!
(And I will update you on my Grand Marnier slushee progress)

SCORE.... way to rack up the points Ant! I'm off to the bar to hang with my parents for awhile.... maybe I should stop and bring some luigi's with me for the bartender to make me slushies!

 

[Rista1313]

View attachment 442122
In our Ninja
8 ice cubes
1 Luigis orange flavored Italian Ice
3 oz Grand Marnier

Made 2

#missingfootball

ooo I have a ninja too... I'll have to try this for sure!

 

[Rista1313]

So sad it's over, but hopefully there be a new one coming soon!

Going to Vegas for my 50th this year, so no Disney this year for us... but VEGAS!

 

[Darstarr]

Thank you for sharing your trip @Darstarr!

Your welcome @Tink86 ! (And welcome!)

Great report as usual. Hopefully some day we can cross paths!

Would that!!!

Thank you for another brilliant and funny report!

Thank you!!!
Brilliant AND funny??? I like you!!

You've done an EXCELLENT job of keeping me entertained with this TR, as usual! Thanks for letting us all tag along!

Thanks for reading!!! Tag alongs always welcomed and encouraged

It’s over?!? I think with the lack of Tragical Express paperwork I was blindsided.

Great TR as always!

Hahaha
No TE. More like the tragical 2 hour ride to my Dad’s to unpack a gazillion boxes and put stuff away while listening to three sons (well 1.5) complain about it.
Thanks for all the wonderful input!

 

[Swissmiss]

Paris is on my bucket, or should I say Bucky list but until then I have discovered these Grand Marnier slushees.
Thanks for reading and I do wish you would consider a TR. Just a little one???

I‘m working on trying to get my PP pictures downloaded (as well as uploading the pictures on my camera) and then I’ll give a shot at writing a TR.

I came back from my trip sick and was out of the office for an unexpected additional week... which made this week all the more crazy, as not only was I trying to catch up on work, I had to bring my DD to different information sessions in the evening for what type of high school she might want to attend. Essentially, she has to know now at the age of 14 what she might possibly want to do with the rest of her life because there are 3 different types of high schools here, each one giving access to different programs/schools post high school. And if you choose unwisely, you have to add a transition year moving from one high school to another...

 

[Darstarr]

So sad it's over, but hopefully there be a new one coming soon!

Going to Vegas for my 50th this year, so no Disney this year for us... but VEGAS!

Vegas!?! Remember:

 

[Darstarr]

ooo I have a ninja too... I'll have to try this for sure!

Ant and I have been sitting here thinking of the combinations we could make now that Gigi has turned us on to the Luigis short cut. I thought lemon ice and vodka. Ant said chocolate ice and smores vodka

 

[Darstarr]

ooo I have a ninja too... I'll have to try this for sure!

Next time I might do 4oz Grand Marnier

 

[Darstarr]

I‘m working on trying to get my PP pictures downloaded (as well as uploading the pictures on my camera) and then I’ll give a shot at writing a TR.

I came back from my trip sick and was out of the office for an unexpected additional week... which made this week all the more crazy, as not only was I trying to catch up on work, I had to bring my DD to different information sessions in the evening for what type of high school she might want to attend. Essentially, she has to know now at the age of 14 what she might possibly want to do with the rest of her life because there are 3 different types of high schools here, each one giving access to different programs/schools post high school. And if you choose unwisely, you have to add a transition year moving from one high school to another...

So much pressure for our youngsters.
Glad you are feeling better!

 

[Katiekitten]

Thank you for another great trip report and letting us all tag along with you. I would love to bump into to you in the parks one day!

 

[ELeigh]

Loved the TR as always. I will be back following for the next one

 

[Nunu]

Another great TR!*

I'm always sad when they end, but then I think about what new adventures you'll share next. Keep'em coming!

*Thanks for the cameo, btw!

 

[k8einwdw]

It’s over already??? Another great TR, can’t wait for the next one!