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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 03:58
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helloooooooo!

Hi everyone!

I am still lurking about, and just wanted to say HI to all! I miss this place!! in fact, it's the only "Disney" themed thing that I can stomach. Still have some bitterness I guess.
I'm still FUNemployed, so I've been traveling to non-disney destinations--(who knew they even existed?!) and really enjoying the time off.

It looks like I'll be taking an office job that has NOTHING to do with retail (thank GOD).. soooo here's hoping! If that works out, then maybe I'll FINALLY get to see the Osbourne Festival of Lights!!

Anyway, hope all is well with everyone! I miss you all!

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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 07:43
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Hey DD! Missed you around here.

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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 15:11
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I'm sure it will all work out wonderfully and you will get the Disney love back! Good luck with the new job! muchlove

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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 15:21
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Good luck with the new job. I worked in retail for many years until the company I worked for went out of business. No more retail for me and I don't miss it one bit.

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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 18:09
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Hey DD,

I have to say I certainly miss your posts around here.

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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 21:49
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JustCar wrote:
Hey DD,

I have to say I certainly miss your posts around here.

Ditto. Good to see you again, DD. What's been your favorite non-Disney destination so far?

Wishing you the best and hoping all works out well for you mickey

Sat, 08/13/2011 - 22:10
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JeffC wrote:
JustCar wrote:
Hey DD,

I have to say I certainly miss your posts around here.

Ditto. Good to see you again, DD. What's been your favorite non-Disney destination so far?

Wishing you the best and hoping all works out well for you mickey

Well I have to say I did something I've ALWAYS wanted to do... and that is an actual ROAD TRIP!
I drove from here in Los Angeles to Seattle, WA... and it was AMAZING. Soooo beautiful!
We stayed in a little mining town at the very top of CA called YREKA (not Eureka) for a night and it was absolutely gorgeous. As we drove through Oregon, we veered slightly off course to the Oregon Vortex near Gold Hill, OR.. and as touristy as it was, it was loads of fun. Oregon is stunning. I'm not used to trees and such, so it was beautiful. We also stopped in Portland to try those Voodoo Doughnuts I see on tv all the time.. they were "ok" a lot of hype if you ask me.
I really enjoyed Washington--we actually stayed with relatives in Lacey which is near Olympia--but we took a day in Seattle. What an amazing city! I cant wait to go back and spend more time!
I'll try to find some of my fave pics to show you all... that is, if you dont mind them being non-Disney

Sat, 08/13/2011 - 22:33
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Yes! Pics of any kind are good! Can't wait to see them!

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Sat, 08/13/2011 - 23:20
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DD!!!!!!!!!!

Good to see ya back here and glad your keeping busy! hope you can show up a bit more.... Heh.... Your like my partner in crime on here... Lol

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Sun, 08/14/2011 - 00:16
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Yay.... Glad your doing well and glad to see you back even if it's only for a little bit. You are definatley missed around here.

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Sun, 08/14/2011 - 02:24
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Glad that you are back...and I would love to see those pictures. Driving from SoCal up the Coast is one of my dream trips. Smile

Sun, 08/14/2011 - 04:04
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kayb wrote:
Glad that you are back...and I would love to see those pictures. Driving from SoCal up the Coast is one of my dream trips. Smile

Well we didnt drive up the coast.. but I HAVE driven the coast up to San Francisco it's absolutely gorgeous.. but this drive was nice too.. once we got out of the farmlands and into the mountains!

this is part of Lake Shasta--Northern CA

trees

Mount Shasta! look at those trees!!

Mount Shasta

Yreka, CA... very cute little town. Wouldnt mind staying there longer than one night...

Yreka, CA

Sun, 08/14/2011 - 04:13
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here is a back road in Oregon, just past Gold Hill.. on the way to the Oregon Vortex

back road in Oregon

The Oregon Vortex! where the laws of physics dont exist!! (for more info see www.oregonvortex.com)

Oregon Vortex

Voodoo Doughnuts.. as seen on Man v Food, many Travel Channel shows, many Food Network shows. They are filled with raspberry jelly so they look like they're bleeding when you bite em!

Voodoo Doughnuts

a real life bald eagle!! We were at Ft Lewis near Tacoma, WA (my cousin is in the Army so he got us on base)... we spent hours just watching the eagles flying around. It was really an incredible sight that I will NEVER forget.

bald eagle

Sun, 08/14/2011 - 04:18
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Olympia, WA..

Olympia

we took one of the Duck Tours.. it's this car/boat thing that drives you around the city, then you get a ride on the water!

Seattle Skyline

the infamous "Gum Wall" in Seattle. Seriously, one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen.

Gum Wall

but kinda pretty.. in a gross way... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gum_Wall)

Gum Wall

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And we made our pilgrimage to the one that started it all...

1st Starbucks!

the very first starbucks ever!!

1st Starbucks

Sun, 08/14/2011 - 05:24
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DonaldDork wrote:
JeffC wrote:
JustCar wrote:
Hey DD,

I have to say I certainly miss your posts around here.

Ditto. Good to see you again, DD. What's been your favorite non-Disney destination so far?

Wishing you the best and hoping all works out well for you mickey

Well I have to say I did something I've ALWAYS wanted to do... and that is an actual ROAD TRIP!
I drove from here in Los Angeles to Seattle, WA... and it was AMAZING. Soooo beautiful!
We stayed in a little mining town at the very top of CA called YREKA (not Eureka) for a night and it was absolutely gorgeous. As we drove through Oregon, we veered slightly off course to the Oregon Vortex near Gold Hill, OR.. and as touristy as it was, it was loads of fun. Oregon is stunning. I'm not used to trees and such, so it was beautiful. We also stopped in Portland to try those Voodoo Doughnuts I see on tv all the time.. they were "ok" a lot of hype if you ask me.
I really enjoyed Washington--we actually stayed with relatives in Lacey which is near Olympia--but we took a day in Seattle. What an amazing city! I cant wait to go back and spend more time!
I'll try to find some of my fave pics to show you all... that is, if you dont mind them being non-Disney

That is super awesome and something I have been wanting to do for a long time!! I have friends in Portland and in Seattle so I want to go visit. Love the pictures!! Something else kind of crazy, I saw a bald eagle today!! Andy and I are in Mammoth Lakes and there are a few who nest at a certain lake... My picture is no where near as good as yours however. Smile

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Sun, 08/14/2011 - 12:58
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Those pictures are amazing.... Looks like you had a great time Smile

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Nice pictures. The bald eagle is beautiful. Seattle is on my list of places to visit. I will be stopping at the first Starbucks.

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I like the gum wall, gross but so cool! Should we start one at Disney?! yuck

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Sun, 08/14/2011 - 18:37
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Very cool! I have never been out there but the photos are beautiful- thanks for sharing!

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Sun, 08/14/2011 - 20:34
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Hey!! DD Great to hear from you again and super fantastic pictures. awesome

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Mon, 08/15/2011 - 00:56
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That was a lot of gum............. wow............................. clapping

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