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[ 30 Apr 2009 | 5 Comments ]
Video: Cynical Jane in Dance Shocker

Cynical Jane is one of the Disney 7 out here with me at the moment, she blogs under the guise of Diary of a Desperate Exmoor Woman. She’s claimed the title cynical Jane as she professes to hate theme parks, I have World Exclusive footage that will rock some of her fans to the core. Please enjoy this 30 second clip, Jane will appear in the last 10 seconds. Brace yourself people….

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[ 30 Apr 2009 | 3 Comments ]
Disney Diary: The Virgin Experience

It’s Day two, 5.43 am and I’m wide awake. I’ve ditched the ‘making a good impression’ clothes in favour of my usual hoody and trainers. I guess this is a good time to mention that the Hilton was a bit lacking, their rooms aren’t as modern as the online photos would suggest and the food was overpriced and below par. As compensation (for Disney) I helped myself to the lovely Crabtree & Evelyn products. Thanks Hilton
We arrived at the correct terminal after just about going the …

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[ 30 Apr 2009 | 6 Comments ]
Me me me Meme

I’ve been tagged by WAHM-BAM!, here goes;
1. What are your current obsessions?
Definitely blogging at the moment as I’m on a bloggers trip, I might not have mentioned it
2. Which item of clothes do you wear most often?
Hoodies and trainers
3. What’s for dinner tonight?
I’m not sure but I know we’re going to Tony’s Town Square which is in Magic Kingdom, I think it’s Italian.
4. What’s the last thing you bought?
A present for my husband, I can’t say what in case he’s reading, but it’s very …

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[ 29 Apr 2009 | 3 Comments ]
Disney Diary: Gatwick Hilton

I transferred from the north terminal to the Hilton (which was surprisingly well sign posted) via the monorail. I checked in before settling in the lounge with my wifi and a drink. It wasn’t long before a lady was smiling at me and I recognised her as Linda from You’ve Got Your Hands Full. Another half hour or so and another lady began to look our way (for longer than is normal) turns out I’m still recognisable from my three year old photo (I’ll update it when …

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[ 29 Apr 2009 | 7 Comments ]
Disney Diary: Any Ugly Air Hostesses?

I’m disappointed to find that there is no wifi at gate 18 so I settle down to read (and people watch).
Thoughts on air staff;
How old-fashioned are the pilot’s uniforms? Can’t believe they still wear caps.

Has anyone ever seen an ugly air hostess? Do they even exist?

On a similar note, does anyone know of an air hostess who doesn’t have a love affair with make-up?

I’m flying British Airways today, I used to fly BA domestically when I was a kid and I remember the scones and finger sandwiches (yum). …

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[ 29 Apr 2009 | No Comment ]
Edinburgh Evening News

I’m so jetlagged, wide awake and it’s four in the morning here. Though you might be interested to know I’ve been quoted in the Edinburgh Evening News regarding Twitter, it’s just a short bit at the end but it’s a start eh!
I’m tweeting this crazy blogging adventure, here’s my twitter link if you’d like to follow.

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[ 27 Apr 2009 | No Comment ]
Disney Diary: Edinburgh Airport

Saying goodbye was just as expected, horrible. I choked back the tears and made my farewell a quick one. Weather is rubbish in Edinburgh so won’t be missing that. Completely forgot about the liquids thing at security, ended up having to remove the two bottles of Baileys (miniature, than you very much) I’d packed for this evening into a seperate clear package, baggage lady just smirked. I was able to keep my two accompanying toblerones safely stowed away. Didn’t really want to get involved with …

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[ 26 Apr 2009 | 3 Comments ]
Mummy Meme

I’ve been tagged by my new friend English Mum, she’s one of the other lucky bloggers going to Walt Disneyworld (we’ve been asked to use it’s full title, a small price to pay, yeah?)
The meme involves 80 mum bloggers around the world, this is how it should work;
Here?s how it?s going to work:? I?m going to link to a couple of other mom bloggers here in Canada, and to a couple of mom bloggers from other countries around the world, and they?ll write their posts, sharing 5 things that they …

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[ 22 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments ]
How Can I Get a Trip to Disney?

I’ve been asked that quite a bit over the last few days. Along with;
Do you need a travel companion?
Can I come in your suitcase?
Do they need any extras?
and the most popular line…
“I’m going to start blogging”
So how do you land an all expenses paid trip to Walt Disneyworld Orlando?
Well first you need to have a blog and secondly (for this trip anyway) you needed to belong to Think Parents.
And that’s it.
What are you waiting for?

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[ 20 Apr 2009 | 3 Comments ]
Blogging in Pink

I’ve been following Michelle’s blog Scribbit since I started my own blog. When I saw that she had released her first ebook Blogging in Pink, I couldn’t help myself but do a quick review.
Now you should understand that Michelle’s writing is always engaging, enlightening and full of wisdom. I know, it’s sick for someone to be given all the blogging talent. So after that ‘bigging up’, as you can imagine I had very high expectations.

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Blogging in Pink is an ebook written for would-be, beginner, or intermediate …