CKCK 45 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 You know what's amazing? The number of people who will just stop dead in the middle of a path and just stand there to discuss what they should do. So we got in line with the rest of the suckers hoping for that 4th FP+: One of my biggest pet peeves is when people stop in the middle of the walkway. Especially when they stop SUDDENLY when I'm behind them pushing a stroller. I try my hardest to not be one of the obnoxious stroller pushers (and we push small strollers too). We get out of the way if we stop. We don't cut in front of people with strollers. We don't tailgate people with strollers and hit their heels. HOWEVER, I've gotten to the point that if someone is going to stop right in front of me in moving traffic...I'm NOT going to stop suddenly. Oops. Maybe I can fix the world one person at a time. And I refuse to wait in a line in to get a FP so that I can avoid a different line. I don't care that the FP line is shorter than a standby for a big ride. It's the principle of the matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Not sure about that show, but I love the picture! Lifetime memories.... well worth the money. Plus, she'll see and appreciate things around her in a different way after traveling abroad. Very true. We were all apprehensive about this trip. We were worried about being able to stay in touch, and if she would have problems with money and communicating with the French. Everything has gone better than expected so far. Some of the photos and videos we have received back have scared me, but nothing worse than I would have done if I had gone to France at her age. I really have never had any strong desire to visit Europe. But, after seeing what she's seen, that may change. Maybe. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people stop in the middle of the walkway. Especially when they stop SUDDENLY when I'm behind them pushing a stroller. I try my hardest to not be one of the obnoxious stroller pushers (and we push small strollers too). We get out of the way if we stop. We don't cut in front of people with strollers. We don't tailgate people with strollers and hit their heels. HOWEVER, I've gotten to the point that if someone is going to stop right in front of me in moving traffic...I'm NOT going to stop suddenly. Oops. Maybe I can fix the world one person at a time. As they say, "you can't fix stupid." So, good luck with that. There are a lot of stupid people with strollers too. The best strategy is to be on alert wherever you're going, and be prepared for the stupid people. When possible, I do my best to avoid being in a crowd like that one we got stuck in after the parade. The next time we watch, we will be back on the other side of the street in Frontierland, and I'll try to schedule a FP+ for Big Thunder or Splash. The crowds should be thinned out after we ride. And I refuse to wait in a line in to get a FP so that I can avoid a different line. I don't care that the FP line is shorter than a standby for a big ride. It's the principle of the matter. Good luck with that. If you don't get that next FP+, what do you think you're going to do? There are 50 minute waits at Small World now. No way you're waiting less than an hour for a big ride if you go standby. So shut up and get in the kiosk line with the rest of the sheep. Bah! TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 One thing that has been interesting about Twin #1's trip abroad is how we've been able to stay in contact. She's able to access free Wi-Fi all around the city, so for the most part, we've been going with iMessages, and SnapChat. I am behind the curve on SnapChat again, but apparently, the latest thing is to create long videos through the "My Story" function of that app. Here are some screen caps from one such video that arrived overnight last night: (I guess that's a beer in the previous photo-and that it cost 3 Euros) (about $4). As GDF said, it looks like Twin #1 is doing pretty good with the "see and appreciate things around her in a different way" thing. The group heads out of Paris tomorrow to the beachside town of St. Malo. And, then over the weekend, they will head further north to the Normandy area. On Monday, they will travel by ferry to Portsmouth, and then on to London for two weeks there. It is good to be TCD Twin #1. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Some of the photos and videos we have received back have scared me, but nothing worse than I would have done if I had gone to France at her age.I would take it as a blessing that she is willing to share stuff with you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kahuna aka John 71 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 She is so going to love London ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I would take it as a blessing that she is willing to share stuff with you! I would take it as a blessing too! It speaks volumes for the kind of parent you are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 So, I guess Twin #1 has learned more than how to drink flaming shots and order beer in French: I have to admit I got a few goose bumps myself reading that Instagram post. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 So, I guess Twin #1 has learned more than how to drink flaming shots and order beer in French: I have to admit I got a few goose bumps myself reading that Instagram post. TCD Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 It says something for your daughter's upbringing that visiting Normandy is special to her. :usa: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 It says something for your daughter's upbringing that visiting Normandy is special to her. :usa: Ditto. Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lklasing 16 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Awesome instagram post. My grandfather was part of the Normandy invasion and we went to see the beach after I graduated from college. It was an awesome thing to get to do with him. It says something for your daughter's upbringing that visiting Normandy is special to her. :usa: Ditto. Awesome! What they said. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Your daughter's picture is awesome.I look forward to visiting that hallowed ground someday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ditto. Awesome! What they said. :) Ditto! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the kind words, all. So, Twin #2 and I had some business to attend to at WDW over the weekend. Including a visit to a Star Wars Weekend (look for a new TR coming soon). We hit DHS for rope drop (which will be well documented in that new TR) (complete with geeks and a mom in a Princess Leia slave get-up) (coming soon). We took a little afternoon break, and after that, hit up Epcot for a final visit to the Flower and Garden Festival (there will be photos of that in the upcoming TR) (coming soon). As we passed through jolly old England on the way to the International Gateway to catch our ride to DHS, Twin #2 posed for this shot: On Monday, Twin #1 posted this one: As I said earlier, maybe I should have saved the money and just let her visit Epcot for four weeks? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 As I said earlier, maybe I should have saved the money and just let her visit Epcot for four weeks? TCD It was probably cheaper to send her to Europe. Very cute pictures of the twins! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the great photos, kudos to your daughter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 It was probably cheaper to send her to Europe. :rofl3: I'm only laughing because we all know it's true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmaul 65 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Nice. Even when divided by a large pond, the twins are still 'connected'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Did they know about each other's pictures? That's pretty cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 It was probably cheaper to send her to Europe. Very cute pictures of the twins! You know, you're right about that! Thanks for the great photos, kudos to your daughter. Thanks for reading and commenting. :rofl3: I'm only laughing because we all know it's true. Yeah. You can't get a beer for four bucks in Epcot. On the other hand, she couldn't drink a beer at all in Epcot. So the bar bill would definitely be less for her. Nice. Even when divided by a large pond, the twins are still 'connected'. True. Did they know about each other's pictures? That's pretty cool. Yes. I posted that first photo on Instagram on Sunday, and then Twin #! posted hers on Monday night. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I have fallen far behind on my updates of photos Twin #1 has sent from across the pond. She spent the weekend in Ireland, and now is back in rainy London. I have some photos from over the weekend I'll share. But, she just texted me this one, which I need to share right away: Yes, she knew that the third girl was supposed to be barefoot, but it's 50 degrees and raining, so deal with it. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yes, she knew that the third girl was supposed to be barefoot, but it's 50 degrees and raining, so deal with it. Only if they want people to think she is dead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I have fallen far behind on my updates of photos Twin #1 has sent from across the pond. She spent the weekend in Ireland, and now is back in rainy London. I have some photos from over the weekend I'll share. But, she just texted me this one, which I need to share right away: Yes, she knew that the third girl was supposed to be barefoot, but it's 50 degrees and raining, so deal with it. TCD Great picture. I wonder how many times people recreate that photo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Only if they want people to think she is dead. Exactly. Great picture. I wonder how many times people recreate that photo? I wondered the same thing. She sent along a short video via Snapchat that showed how crazy it is there. It's a pretty busy road. From what I saw, people are recreating the photo all day long. The video was great- it showed a group of Germans, then a group of Asians, and so on. Twin #1 held all the bags and backpacks for a group that was from Texas A &M. Then I think that group held their stuff, and they help each other out by taking the photo. It must get old for anyone who has to travel that road. Love it! I do too. Brought a smile to my face when I saw it. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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