TOTALLY GEEKED!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We're going to Disney again!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Yep. Got a giant bank. We usually trade it in and use it for the gas money.

jlbear71 · Guru

All of our change gets saved, mostly for vacations but sometimes other stuff.

One year we were very dedicated to saving change for vacation. We saved over $1,000 in about 11 months. We did not have a lot of discretionary money back then.

On average now, I cash in about every three months and come up with about $250-300. We don't use as much cash these days.

-- Edited by jlbear71 on Wednesday 6th of April 2016 08:16:13 PM

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

When I was 8ish the family saved for a Disney trip. Each of the kids put in a percentage of our allowance each week for a year. Our parents paid the rest. I'm not sure how much the 5 kids put in, but we were so proud that we helped. We stayed at the Contemporary that year.

Ohfour · Hooker

Ive never been to Disney. My kids haven't either. I would like to think I could take the babies one day. But my horrible ex will probably beat me to it...loser

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Ohfour wrote:
Ive never been to Disney. My kids haven't either. I would like to think I could take the babies one day. But my horrible ex will probably beat me to it...loser

Don't mention it and plan it as a surprise!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We always save our change for trips.

Last time we went to disney, we saved enough to pay for our gas, food for ten days, souvenirs and still had a couple hundred left over when we got home.

We all empty the change from our pockets at the end of each day into a big jar.

NAOW · Vette's SS

How fun! We are thinking we will go back to Disney in 2018 too!

We have a change jar, but neither of us uses much cash, so I don't think we could save that much.

Lindley · Guru

I so want to take my grandkids to Disney world... I want my grandgirls to be princess for a day and whatever they do for little boys for my grandson. The stink is my SIL'S family has been talking of taking them to Disneyworld :(... So we are taking them to Disneyland instead and also to Knotts Berry Farm. That would be in a couple of years though.

The only time I went to Disney World we stayed at the Contemporary resort. I grew up a few miles from Disney Land, so I went there a lot.

FNW · Guru

I need to cash in our loose change. I usually use it for the Easter eggs, but there's so much.

My parents used to surprise us with Disneyland. My dad would get discounted tickets through the bank. Parents would tell us in the afternoon. We would go at night, when it was much cooler, less crowded, and we were fresh to watch the fireworks and electrical parade. It was easy though, as we were only 20 minutes from the park.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

We tend to go to Disneyworld, it's close enough to drive. But I really want to go to Disneyland, so that might be the next trip.

FNW · Guru

I think DisneyWorld is better, IMO. But probably because I grew up with Disneyland, and it was no big deal. Fun, but the first time I visited DisneyWorld, I was amazed.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

NAOW wrote:
How fun! We are thinking we will go back to Disney in 2018 too!

We have a change jar, but neither of us uses much cash, so I don't think we could save that much.

The last time we went, my kids would look for change every where.

If they found a penny in a parking lot, in the jar it went.

Lindley · Guru

FNW wrote:
I need to cash in our loose change. I usually use it for the Easter eggs, but there's so much.

My parents used to surprise us with Disneyland. My dad would get discounted tickets through the bank. Parents would tell us in the afternoon. We would go at night, when it was much cooler, less crowded, and we were fresh to watch the fireworks and electrical parade. It was easy though, as we were only 20 minutes from the park.

My sister use to get tickets from her bank too. That was when Disney closed at 7 to the public and it was only open to a corporation in the evening. It was so nice just to be able to walk on any rides. They did that for other organizations too. Only during fall and winter though. I don't know if they still do that. This was in the late 70's and early 80s.

Lindley · Guru

FNW wrote:
I think DisneyWorld is better, IMO. But probably because I grew up with Disneyland, and it was no big deal. Fun, but the first time I visited DisneyWorld, I was amazed.

I liked Disneyland a little better. I think because I remember how magical it was to me as a child.

FNW · Guru

My father was a banker so he got Crocker Bank employee discounts. Other times they'd hold "Crocker Bank night" and that was even better...probably what you are talking about. I don't know if they still do that with employers. I know Hershey does a "Ewing Oil" day on the Saturday before the park opens to the public. The weather was great and the tulips were in bloom so it was beautiful. I used to get tickets through friends who were customers of Ewing Oil. It was great. Half price. Park was only open to customers and friends/family, so there were no lines. They still do it, I just haven't been in years.

weltschmerz · Guru

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I want to go to the Tulip Festival in Ottawa this year. We're talking about millions of tuplips.
Gifts from Holland.

-- Edited by weltschmerz on Thursday 7th of April 2016 03:11:01 PM

Lindley · Guru

FNW wrote:
My father was a banker so he got Crocker Bank employee discounts. Other times they'd hold "Crocker Bank night" and that was even better...probably what you are talking about. I don't know if they still do that with employers. I know Hershey does a "Ewing Oil" day on the Saturday before the park opens to the public. The weather was great and the tulips were in bloom so it was beautiful. I used to get tickets through friends who were customers of Ewing Oil. It was great. Half price. Park was only open to customers and friends/family, so there were no lines. They still do it, I just haven't been in years.

Yes, it was called Bank of America night. It was great.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

weltschmerz wrote:
I want to go to the Tulip Festival in Ottawa this year. We're talking about millions of tuplips.
Gifts from Holland.

-- Edited by weltschmerz on Thursday 7th of April 2016 03:11:01 PM

Oh my, what a beautiful picture! Looks almost like a fairy tale place. smile

FNW · Guru

Lindley wrote:
FNW wrote:
My father was a banker so he got Crocker Bank employee discounts. Other times they'd hold "Crocker Bank night" and that was even better...probably what you are talking about. I don't know if they still do that with employers. I know Hershey does a "Ewing Oil" day on the Saturday before the park opens to the public. The weather was great and the tulips were in bloom so it was beautiful. I used to get tickets through friends who were customers of Ewing Oil. It was great. Half price. Park was only open to customers and friends/family, so there were no lines. They still do it, I just haven't been in years.
Yes, it was called Bank of America night. It was great.

How funny! B of A was Crocker's competitor. Crocker is now Wells, I think. Anyway, it was a great time to go. Fun times! Disney was relatively new back then so they did these things to promote visitors and good will, I suspect.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

weltschmerz wrote:
I want to go to the Tulip Festival in Ottawa this year. We're talking about millions of tuplips.
Gifts from Holland.

-- Edited by weltschmerz on Thursday 7th of April 2016 03:11:01 PM

I think I'd rather go there than Disney. Can you tour the castle?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

weltschmerz wrote:
I want to go to the Tulip Festival in Ottawa this year. We're talking about millions of tuplips.
Gifts from Holland.

-- Edited by weltschmerz on Thursday 7th of April 2016 03:11:01 PM

That would be cool.

weltschmerz · Guru

Lexxy wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
I want to go to the Tulip Festival in Ottawa this year. We're talking about millions of tuplips.
Gifts from Holland.

-- Edited by weltschmerz on Thursday 7th of April 2016 03:11:01 PM
I think I'd rather go there than Disney. Can you tour the castle?

It's our Parliament building, and yes, you can tour it.

weltschmerz · Guru

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Parliament Hill. Our version of Your Capitol Building, I guess.

The round building is the Parliament Library.

Yes, you can't swing a cat without hitting a "castle". Castles everywhere.

weltschmerz · Guru

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It IS pretty, isn't it? The other building is the Chateau Fairmont.
If you live in Ottawa, you can take a boat to work.

-- Edited by weltschmerz on Thursday 7th of April 2016 06:26:18 PM

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Castles PLUS food PLUS festivals.

What's not to love?

flan

FNW · Guru

Those are some beautiful pictures. Must have been taken on the one day of Summer.

weltschmerz · Guru

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Chateau Frontenac. Quebec City.

Like I said, they're everywhere.

weltschmerz · Guru

The Fortress.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
The Fortress.

Perfect time of day.

Do any of these castles need librarians???

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

Maybe the Parliament Library, flan.

weltschmerz · Guru

You'll never guess what this is.
The McTavish water pumping station in Montreal
We're absolutely stupid with "castles". We get a lot of tourists who come just for the architecture.

-- Edited by weltschmerz on Thursday 7th of April 2016 07:04:31 PM

weltschmerz · Guru

These are very old cities, with very old buildings. They were built to last, with lots of flourishes.

weltschmerz · Guru

Viger train station, Montreal.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Those are some beautiful pictures Welts.

weltschmerz · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Those are some beautiful pictures Welts.

Thanks. Don't get me started on the grand cathedrals.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

weltschmerz wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Those are some beautiful pictures Welts.
Thanks. Don't get me started on the grand cathedrals.

I want to travel so badly!

weltschmerz · Guru

Did you travel much before, NJN?

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Some. Not much. My MIL runs a hostel out of her home. I would love to go visit her. She lives in Spain. I have a BIL in Ireland. And several cousin in laws in England. All of our travel was in the states but we at least did some.

weltschmerz · Guru

Could your hubby hold down the fort while you go to Spain?
My dad didn't travel, but my mom loved it. She'd save up to go to far away places, like Greece and Italy.
Maybe you could come visit me for a few days? We'd have a blast!

It's a gorgeous city. We could hit the festivals and all the ethnic restaurants.

-- Edited by weltschmerz on Friday 8th of April 2016 01:12:09 AM

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

He'd want to go to Spain. He loves his Mum. So do I. When she's not drinking!

She tells alien stories when she's drinking. He'd let me travel alone. To certain places...

weltschmerz · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
He'd want to go to Spain. He loves his Mum. So do I. When she's not drinking! She tells alien stories when she's drinking. He'd let me travel alone. To certain places...

Too bad I don't live closer.

I'd babysit your dogs and let you have a vacation.

You deserve it.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

weltschmerz wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
He'd want to go to Spain. He loves his Mum. So do I. When she's not drinking! She tells alien stories when she's drinking. He'd let me travel alone. To certain places...
Too bad I don't live closer.
I'd babysit your dogs and let you have a vacation.
You deserve it.

He would let me go to Canada alone. There are certain countries he'd never let me visit. Not with him and not alone.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

For an immediate danger 5% savings on your Disney trip, stay on the Disney property and pay for the hotel with Disney gift cards purchased at Sam's or Costco.

-- Edited by Domestic Engineer on Friday 8th of April 2016 06:39:15 AM

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
He'd want to go to Spain. He loves his Mum. So do I. When she's not drinking! She tells alien stories when she's drinking. He'd let me travel alone. To certain places...
Too bad I don't live closer.
I'd babysit your dogs and let you have a vacation.
You deserve it.
He would let me go to Canada alone. There are certain countries he'd never let me visit. Not with him and not alone.

Okay, gals!!!

Here's the dealio: PICK ME UP ON YOUR WAY to visit welts.

Now THAT would be a trip to remember.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Domestic Engineer wrote:
For an immediate danger 5% savings on your Disney trip, stay on the Disney property and pay for the hotel with Disney gift cards purchased at Sam's or Costco.

-- Edited by Domestic Engineer on Friday 8th of April 2016 06:39:15 AM

Staying at one of the on site resorts is the BEST way to save money, time, and aggravation.

You park your car and you don't use it the whole time you are there. That alone saves gas.

You don't have to deal with the throngs of people in parking lots.

And all the perks are priceless.

Mom has a Disney CC we used last time. That got use discounts.

Don't know if I want one. But I may use it to book the trip and then give her the cash.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I don't know that I'd ever go to Disney again and not stay on site. It really makes a huge difference.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Me, too.

I couldn't believe how much better it was.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:
For an immediate danger 5% savings on your Disney trip, stay on the Disney property and pay for the hotel with Disney gift cards purchased at Sam's or Costco.

-- Edited by Domestic Engineer on Friday 8th of April 2016 06:39:15 AM
Staying at one of the on site resorts is the BEST way to save money, time, and aggravation.
You park your car and you don't use it the whole time you are there. That alone saves gas.
You don't have to deal with the throngs of people in parking lots.
And all the perks are priceless.
Mom has a Disney CC we used last time. That got use discounts.
Don't know if I want one. But I may use it to book the trip and then give her the cash.

We reserved our room onlin, used the credit card to purchase our gift cards at Sam's to pay for the hotel, tickets and dining plan. It was a win-win to get the credit card points and the gift card discounts too.

-- Edited by Domestic Engineer on Friday 8th of April 2016 04:21:47 PM

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I like having the gift cards in the park. We didn't keep a lot of cash on us in the parks.

The room key also worked as a CC.

That was handy.