A year ago this past Sunday, my mom died at the age of 56 after a lifetime battle with Type I diabetes. Her death, much like her life, was complicated and sorrowful. I grew up believing – in dark recesses … Continue reading
Another day, another missed rope drop – we just couldn’t muster the energy today. We rose a little before nine, and everyone seemed to be in a somber mood. CP and I start a last load of laundry and begin … Continue reading
In spite of going to bed after 1am, we both were up before 8:30. After showers and breakfast, the wheels came off on our day. As I’ve mentioned before, both of my grandparents – but particularly my grandmother – had … Continue reading
The plan for our April, 2010 trip was hatched shortly after we returned from our trip in 2008. This time, however, the nerds would have an entourage. Although the plans weren’t formalized until February, 2010, it was decided that this would be a family trip. In attendance, besides CP and me, were my grandparents, aunt, and youngest cousin, T. The trip was planned to coincide with T’s cheerleading world championship, which was held the last week in April at Disney’s Wide World of Sports.
Since returning from our 2008 trip I had become something of a WDW trip planning savant. I had spent countless hours (days, weeks, months?) reading guide books, websites, and message boards, making spreadsheets and creating custom touring plans, and I wasn’t shy in sharing my opinions. Several marathon planning phone calls with my grandparents ensued, and I lobbied them into staying at a different DVC than they at first might have chosen. Since five of the six on our trip were women, a 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom (hallelujah!) villa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge would provide the most space for the fewest number of DVC points. They were convinced, if a bit dubious. Would it be a good decision?
Nerds in Wonderland 