Mark and Len Return to the World

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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by mindflipper » Jun Tue 28, 2011 12:17 pm

I notice its quite popular to have the built-in memory as opposed to using memory cards. I wonder why so many camcorders have gone this route?

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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by Len90 » Jun Wed 29, 2011 10:49 pm

mindflipper wrote:I notice its quite popular to have the built-in memory as opposed to using memory cards. I wonder why so many camcorders have gone this route?
Don't the built in memory units hold more than a memory card? It can really be beneficial since it allows you to take longer uninterrupted videos.

BTW: 50 days left and we now have our entire airfare booked as well as all ADRs locked in and good rates on rental cars. Everything is falling into place perfectly!!!
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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by Amy » Jun Thu 30, 2011 6:30 am

Len90 wrote:
mindflipper wrote:I notice its quite popular to have the built-in memory as opposed to using memory cards. I wonder why so many camcorders have gone this route?
Don't the built in memory units hold more than a memory card? It can really be beneficial since it allows you to take longer uninterrupted videos.

BTW: 50 days left and we now have our entire airfare booked as well as all ADRs locked in and good rates on rental cars. Everything is falling into place perfectly!!!
My Flip holds exactly 60 minutes of HD video. I think I can get more on a SDHD card.
That is great that you are getting the details of the trip together so nicely!

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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by Len90 » Jul Tue 05, 2011 4:09 pm

Final payment has been made and there is just 45 days separating me and WDW from each other. BTW: it has already been over a year since we last returned from WDW which marks my longest absensce since the time between our 2006 and 2008 trips. ;)
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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by mindflipper » Jul Tue 05, 2011 7:00 pm

Len90 wrote:Final payment has been made and there is just 45 days separating me and WDW from each other. BTW: it has already been over a year since we last returned from WDW which marks my longest absensce since the time between our 2006 and 2008 trips. ;)
Why the gap year?

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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by Len90 » Jul Wed 06, 2011 12:14 am

mindflipper wrote:
Len90 wrote:Final payment has been made and there is just 45 days separating me and WDW from each other. BTW: it has already been over a year since we last returned from WDW which marks my longest absensce since the time between our 2006 and 2008 trips. ;)
Why the gap year?
In 2007 we went to Las Vegas/San Diego ;)
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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by mindflipper » Jul Wed 06, 2011 8:30 am

I did that trip in reverse: San Diego, then Anahiem, then Las Vegas.

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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by Len90 » Jul Wed 06, 2011 6:08 pm

mindflipper wrote:I did that trip in reverse: San Diego, then Anahiem, then Las Vegas.
We were actually thinking of doing a day in Disneyland but it was just not worth the cost of renting a car to drive up for the day.
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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by Amy » Jul Wed 06, 2011 6:13 pm

Len90 wrote:
mindflipper wrote:I did that trip in reverse: San Diego, then Anahiem, then Las Vegas.
We were actually thinking of doing a day in Disneyland but it was just not worth the cost of renting a car to drive up for the day.
:shock: Have you ever been to DLR yet? If you could get a really good deal, it really is worth the trip! Plus you could check out the World of Color show!!
EDIT: Oops! Didn't notice this was in the past :roll: Nevermind ~ aheh :oops:
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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by MmeLeota » Jul Wed 06, 2011 6:31 pm

Len90 wrote:
mindflipper wrote:
Len90 wrote:Final payment has been made and there is just 45 days separating me and WDW from each other. BTW: it has already been over a year since we last returned from WDW which marks my longest absensce since the time between our 2006 and 2008 trips. ;)
Why the gap year?
In 2007 we went to Las Vegas/San Diego ;)
I'm thinking another trip to Vegas is calling...since you'll be the "magic" number this year ;) :lol:
(though I too would much rather enjoy that milestone Disney-style ;) )

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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by Len90 » Jul Wed 06, 2011 11:03 pm

Amy wrote:
Len90 wrote:
mindflipper wrote:I did that trip in reverse: San Diego, then Anahiem, then Las Vegas.
We were actually thinking of doing a day in Disneyland but it was just not worth the cost of renting a car to drive up for the day.
:shock: Have you ever been to DLR yet? If you could get a really good deal, it really is worth the trip! Plus you could check out the World of Color show!!
EDIT: Oops! Didn't notice this was in the past :roll: Nevermind ~ aheh :oops:
I was there only once in my lifetime. It was the end of Aug. 2001... a little after DCA first opened. I do plan on going there in the near future to see Cars land and WOC. As for Vegas, I can always take the day trip to AC if I really want to gamble. Secondly, I did visit a casino in Montreal this Winter where gambling and drinking are 19. The extent of my gambling was $10.
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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by mindflipper » Jul Wed 06, 2011 11:11 pm

So DLR was to celebrate your tenth birthday?

Also, putting the gambling aside, you have to think LV more as a giant theme-park in a way. There are some incredible shows at LV. MmeLeota could probably give you more detail than I can.

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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by MmeLeota » Jul Thu 07, 2011 5:03 pm

mindflipper wrote:So DLR was to celebrate your tenth birthday?

Also, putting the gambling aside, you have to think LV more as a giant theme-park in a way. There are some incredible shows at LV. MmeLeota could probably give you more detail than I can.
True...the gambling is just a minor thing now. These days it's all about the shopping, the shows and the food!

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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by boilerbabe » Jul Sun 17, 2011 6:52 pm

Congrats!!!! Can't wait to read your trip report! And Happy Birthday to you both! :goofy_bounce:
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Re: Mark and Len Return to the World

Post by Len90 » Jul Mon 18, 2011 10:27 am

boilerbabe wrote:Congrats!!!! Can't wait to read your trip report! And Happy Birthday to you both! :goofy_bounce:
Thanks B-babe! I honestly have the highest expectations for this trip than others since A LOT of work was done to make it possible. I'm working with schedules that didn't want to cooperate and it's been a very rough 13 months between Disney 2010 and this upcoming trip.
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