Second Annual California BBQ-July

PUTS UP HAND .............. excuse me .......

BUT seeing as I am not coming to the BBQ, could someone PM me who the mystery guest is?

I PROMISE not to tell ................

AND

Recipes for the doggies treats would be nice .... too ..... ?

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DARN IT!!!! :( :( :(

Tonya and I wanted to tempt death!!!

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OK, I'm not planning on any rides. I don't trust my stomach any more; but feel free, you guys go ahead. I'll take pictures.....:D

Captain: I got my recipes from the Net. Just do a Goggle search for the words "dog treat recipes" and you will come up with tons and tons. Good luck.:)

Oh, but Slick, there are some that you MUST go on..........they are so incredible.

Haunted House is one...........I happen to love.

I think Kelly sounds as though she is an expert guide for Disneyland - and she knows which ones turn your stomach upside down.

My last and very last silly ride was on the tea cups and I had a contest to see who could turn it faster.............It took me days to get my stomach back in the right position!

What!! You guys are going to be here in 7 days - 9 days -

YIKES! Gotta get it together...................

No - I think slick should take pictures ................ of all the GREEN faces on the ride!!! :D

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OK, I'm not planning on any rides. I don't trust my stomach any more; but feel free, you guys go ahead. I'll take pictures.....:D

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WHAT?! :eek: You're going to DisneyLand, and expect to not go on any rides? You have too! They're great! :D

Like Gini said, the Haunted House is GREAT. You'll love it. Try to go at night.. it gives it that special effect. ;)

Hope you guys have fun! Wish I could go. Be sure to take plenty of pictures!

He he! You're all going to Disneyland? Be sure to go on Space Mountain. ;)

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He he! You're all going to Disneyland? Be sure to go on Space Mountain. ;)

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Space Mtn, now, along with Big Thunder Mtn are closed for repair/refurbishing. :( That leaves only the Matterhorn and Splash Mtn as far as rides with ANY speed.

Slick, go here: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/dlr/...nt=Attractions Its an alphabatized list of the attractions at Disneyland. Just so you can see what the rides are like.

There are a few, like Gini said that you MUST go on. The Haunted Mansion, Its a Small World (annoying, I know, but you have to go on it at least once!), The Jungle Cruise, Autopia, and of course, Pirates of the Caribbean!! All but the last one are children/family rides. :) Pirates has two small drops and then the rest is like a pirate themed "Its a Small World" ;)

Either way, there is sooooo much to do and see. :)

EDIT: Ew! I just went and looked at the little video of the "Matterhorn" and the music is soooo hokey and sooo NOT Disney. Wierd!!

I went to the World's Fair in NY city (OK, OK... years ago and I'm old) and it was the audition of "It's a Small World" and I looooved it! I can't go on things that spin around eeewwwww but used to loooove Roller Coasters. Can't even do that anymore after my brain operation :( Those sky rides that just float over the park are neat though!

The last time I was down at Disneyland was about 20 yrs ago and I remember the Pirates. It was cool. All the other sound great too.

The only rides I can't take are roller coasters, and anthing that turns you upside down and around really fast. Looking forward to Splash Mountain.:)

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I absolutely cannot stand It's a Small World. When I first went on the ride - Kelly's word ANNOYING doesn't even begin to describe my reaction.

When we got to the end of the ride and there was a sign (huge) that said BROUGHT TO YOU BY BANK OF AMERICA! - That did it!
I have never been on the ride again.

When my stepmother passed away my younger brother came to me and said that he had something from her that he just knew I would always cherish and he wanted me to have it.

IT IS A 33RMP ALBUM OF IT'S A SMALL WORLD.

So, if any of you give me a bad time at the BBQ, I am going to drag that out and play it non-stop for you. No, even I couldn't stand to hear it - so I won't.:D :D

I'm with you on this one Gini. It doesn't really turn my crank either.

Gini, I think I was all of 13 when I saw it and the whole concept was brand new... gee whiz, make me feel like a geek why don't you ;) ;)

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Gini, I think I was all of 13 when I saw it and the whole concept was brand new... gee whiz, make me feel like a geek why don't you ;) ;)

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Aww, sorry Laurie. I just remember it was tons of little dolls - all the same - with faces painted differently for Asian, African nations etc.

And they didn't do much except move their heads back and forth with this really annoying click, click, click - and that soooonnnngggg...........I thought I was going to die!

Just lurking here- a pity I can't go again:D

I am afraid of anything Big Thunder like etc. But when I was in Disneyland I went to the Pirates twice and loved the Haunted mansion (ok, somewhere in my mind I'm very young:D )- but I am not young enough for It's a small world..... Of course I never had heard the song before and now I think it's more spooky than the Haunted mansion- it could easily scare me away:D

Captain: I don't think Mystery Guest is Australian:D

I know it's annoying, but I think you need to see It's a Small World at least once in your life.

Gini, I can't believe your brother gave you that record! :D

Is Laurie going to Disneyland? If so, come on Slick, you need to go on the ride with Laurie and bring the monkey along! Forget the annoying part and be goofy and have fun with it! ;) :D

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Captain: I don't think Mystery Guest is Australian:D

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You sure ..............? :)

I prefer to think of myself as a citizen of the world. ;-) And Captain, if my identity is known I won't be a mystery anymore!

Has anyone seen the old Saturday Night Live routine where the dolls in "It's a Small World" go beserk? They begin attacking the guests as they float by. I've been afraid of that ride ever since.

.. but I KNOW your identity, and it is STILL a mystery to me ........ :D

Wow, the BBQ is coming up fast. Next weekend! I can't wait! Did anyone ever decide if we wanted burgers and dogs and/or fish to add to the barbie?
Also, any votes for artichoke/cheese dip? I'll need to go out and get the ingredients if anyone is interested in this.
*jealous* I want to go to Disneyland too! *sighs* Haunted Mansion and Pirates are my two favorite rides. I like Space Mountain too....fun!
The last time I was at Disneyland, the Haunted Mansion was all decked out in the Nightmare before Christmas theme. Very cute!

I'll be sure to bring last year's pictures to the BBQ. I know, I know...I've been so bad about getting the pictures out! :o

I wonder if Mr. Fish will make an appearance...hmmm...you never know where he might show! :D

**hugs**
Karen

Wow! This sure has turned into a long thread..:) I've been trying to keep up but have been having computer problems the last few days.:( Luckily my dad knows how to fix them so I'm back online again.:)

I love rollercoasters but I remember going to Orlando Florida when I was young and we went to Disneyland. I rode Space Mountain with my mom and brother. I was so scared that I couldn't even open my eyes.:eek: I don't think I'd even attempt to ride it now.

AmberLee stopped by on Sunday and dropped off the quilting squares and pens. The squares are pastel colors which are yellow, green, and purple. They should make a very nice baby quilt.:) Laurie, you don't need to bring any quilting squares because I have plenty unless you just want to.;)

I'm getting very excited and can't wait until Friday.:D

Oh my gosh! A WEEK from today and it'll be here!!! :D :D :D

Fun!!! :)

Yay! I can FINALLY start packing! lol

Hmmmm, let's see, it's Saturday night.....

This time next week I'll be in Gini's back yard drinking slushies!!!!:D :D

YIPEE!!!!!

Dear Zippy,

Lordy, lordy girl! Did you charter your own plane to bring all that luggage?

MG

Oh my gosh,

slick's countdown

3 1/2 days until I make my way to the airport :) :) :)

And three and a half days until we pick you up at the airport!

There will be no question..........YOU WILL KNOW WHO WE ARE...........HEEHEEHEEHEEHEE

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Originally posted by Mystery Guest
Dear Zippy,

Lordy, lordy girl! Did you charter your own plane to bring all that luggage?

MG

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That's alright, Mystery Guest, I am adopting Tonya, so she needs to bring all of her stuff!

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That's alright, Mystery Guest, I am adopting Tonya, so she needs to bring all of her stuff!

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Can you adopt me too??? I want to be her sister....or at least just live closer to her!!! ;)

I really wish I could go. I'm SO SAD that I can't :( Please take so many pictures for me!!

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I really wish I could go. I'm SO SAD that I can't :( Please take so many pictures for me!!

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I wish you could be there too Naomi. Hopefully next year.

3 more sleeps......:) :) :)

HI EVERYONE,

I am pretty busy catching up on my work so that I can clear a few days to fully enjoy preparing for, and holding the Second Annual California BBQ for Pet Talk.

Therefore I might not be around much. Please p/m me if you have any last minute requests or questions.

I wish everyone a very safe journey to my home, by plane, train or car!

I promise you - we are going to have THE BEST TIME!

Hugs from Gini

Waaaaaahhhhh....as Sirrahbed would say. ;) I wanna go. :(

As you all know, I am just so jealous! But I know you'll all have a great time and we expect lots and lots and lots of pics!

Debbie and Nom,
I wish you could both come as well. Maybe we'll pick a date at the BBQ for next year and you can plan for it? That would be so wonderful to meet the both of you.

We'll be sure to take a ton of pictures. It'll be like you WERE there. ;)


I'm getting so excited I can barely stand it. I worked from 6:30 am to about 1:15 pm today and all I could think about was how much I wanted to go home so I could get stuff ready and things done for this weekend!


Karen & Aaron,
Hotel Cotte is now equiped with two glorious fans, one is called "Whisper Typhoon" and blows COLD air, just in case it was as hot as last year. We are giving you our bedroom and we went out yesturday and got some gorgeous shabby chic sheets and a light summer blankie for the bed.

I just got off the phone with Gini and arranged to be there to help pick Tonya up from the airport on Friday! YAY!!!! Can't wait!!! :) :) :)

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Karen & Aaron,
Hotel Cotte is now equiped with two glorious fans, one is called "Whisper Typhoon" and blows COLD air, just in case it was as hot as last year. We are giving you our bedroom and we went out yesturday and got some gorgeous shabby chic sheets and a light summer blankie for the bed...

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Awwww:)
You are so sweet! I can't wait to see you again! I just reserved Priya a room at the hospital for this weekend, so we're all set!

Will call you when I get home this evening!
**hugs**
Karen :D

:D :D :D :D
Tomorrow morning I'm actually going to get my suitcases out and start packing things as I think about them......

Debbie and Naomi: you guys are so sorry you can't make it........

but........

could one of you be the Mystery Guest?? :confused:

Karen: can't wait to meet you.:)

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Tomorrow morning I'm actually going to get my suitcases out and start packing things as I think about them......

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Are you packed yet?? ;)

Debbie, Nom and others. I just got two cameras at the store that I'll get a photo CD for when I get them developed, then I'll post here. :) I know Tonya is bringing her digi cam, a regular camera AND a video camera! Yay!

Last year I went to Costco and bought a six pack of film and Karen and I used all of it!! Those are the pictures she'll be bringing down.

Kelly Kountdown:

Slick's arrival: TWO DAYS!!!! :D :D :D

Karen, Aaron, Tracey and Tonya's arrival: THREE DAYS!!! :) :) :)

BBQ, Laurie and everyone else's arrival: FOUR DAYS!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

Is "mystery guest" flying in? That would be funny if I'm on the same airplane, or even in the same airport at the same time as mystery guest and don't even know it :D Of course I'll be carrying Mario-Clone so I'll be hard to miss :rolleyes:

I think we're going to have a Mystery VOICE (heh heh heh) present at the BBQ, too! Arrangements are in the works for a certain someone to call my cell on Sat so s/he can tell everyone hello...

AND...........I have invited another Pet Talker who would be a MYSTERY GUEST too.

Pretty funny - lotta people in my backyard who don't know each other!

Will they wonder if they are at the right address?

HEE HEE HEE
I've got all the kitty presents assembled.....:D :D Tomorrow I'll get the doggie presents packaged. All doggie treats made and ready for delivery. :) :)

I guess with another Mystery Guest on board I'd better bring some extras for cats, dogs, bunnies, etc.

Kelly, not packed yet, but half way there. 2 more sleeps.

EEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKK!!!!