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Jenny, Hi and welcome. Just to let you know, there are a few NJ people here but most of us are from other places. I am in Chicago. You have just stumbled into the best place on Lap Band Talk. You will not find a nicer more supportive group of people then we have here. Good luck with the consult, please tell us a bit more about yourself. ~Mandy

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Good Morning Ladies, I'm on hold with Disney trying to apply my free dining code. If anyone wants it, it is ZHQ, it's good from mid August through the end of Sept. You have to stay in a Disney Resort, buy at least one park day and the free dining is good for the length of your visit. It is saving me over $900 for 10 days. The normal price for dining plan is $38ish for adults and $17 for kids plus tax. We are going for 10 days. I am sooooo excited. And I actually saw 158.5 on the scale for the last 3 days in a row. So much better then the 160.5 for the last 6 months. It's just possible that I could be at goal by the time my trip rolls around. ~Mandy

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I got my code!!!! I got my code!!! I got my code!!!! ~Mandy

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you guys need to book NOW, the code is almost gone. They only allot so many rooms for free dining. Call 1-407-934-7639 Book now. ~Mandy

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I would try to call and book anything for those dates. I know that the resorts are filling up fast. We are staying at All Star Music, I know All Star sports still had rooms available. ~Mandy

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We're booked! and we got the free food thing too. Thank you so much for the info Mandy! Looks like we'll be seeing you there!

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Where are you staying? Do want to have lunch somewhere? If you need any help at all planning, let me know. Give me a call and I can reccomend all kinds of places. I love WDW. ~Mandy

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Howdy, All!

Same old nothing going on around here.

Mandy - HUGS! Sorry about the scary tumor. Hopefully you will be able to get it taken care of with a minimum of fuss. Glad to hear Abi is stable. Stable is good...

Kat - yeah, Halal is the only meat that Muslims are supposed to eat. It is butchered a particular way and blessed by holy men. BIL/SIL are Muslim. DH and I use it mostly because it is always the same low price, it's really fresh and it has better flavor. It's also handy to have some acceptable food products on hand for company. :]

Cindy - Thanks so much for writing me the letter... Hugs!

Jenny - HI!!! Welcome to our little corner of LBT. I am one of the furriners... I live in Dallas. :] So, tell us all about you.... Husband? Kids? Work? Enquiring minds want to know. Welcome, again!

Sherry - I am jealous of your Disney Chicks! Hope y'all have a great time! Oh, and don't let's get started on those crazy BIL's! I have THREE. Sheesh!

Well - Where the heck is everybody? Am I going to have to round up some more flying monkeys? Check in, people. We miss you!

xo

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hahaha ummmm I handed my credit card to crispy and let her book us. You'll have to ask her where we are staying lol. Hmmm might have to look for those little "extras" on my card huh? hahaha just kiddin Chris. I'm so excited.....of course feeling that motherly guilt too UGH. I'll get over it :)

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Sherry, no guilt for you...I go every year without Abi. Try that for guilt, she's only 5. But we manage to go and have a great time :) . I will be there and I'm willing to be a tour guide if you chickas need it. I can also help you make dining plans and such. I have the extra magic hours for the dates that I am there. I have unlimited long distance if you want me to call either of you guys. ~Mandy

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Damn Sherry I thought you wouldn't notice all the lingere I bought at Victoria's Secret today. YEAH RIGHT! lol

So we are booked! Staying at Pop Culture, so we're right around the corner from you Mandy I think. I'd love to have lunch some day. It will be SOOOO great to meet!! We'll definitely let you know if we have any questions or need any advice. The best part - our trip including airfaire, meals, room, 6 days of tickets, five nights, and transfers - $650. Not bad, huh?! Thanks again for the advice Mandy!!!

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Ok so it's great news about our Disney Trip...but....now....the bad news. Got a letter today from the IRS...anyone know someone that works for them that I can call UGH

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$650 each? Thats great. How did you manage Pop Century? That's where my sister wanted and it wasn't available. I'll have her call again. ~Mandy

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