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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Feb 24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,228
Posted By MarionG
We went for the first time in 1993 and our son...

We went for the first time in 1993 and our son was 7. A great age in my opinion. We did go for 3 weeks, there wasn't as many parks then so had a number of chill out days included.
Forum: General Chat 17 Feb 24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 15,039
Posted By MarionG
Is that the James Paget? They said for my hubby...

Is that the James Paget? They said for my hubby to go there first but he was so ill they told me to take him to A&E. To be fair he was called fairly quickly once in the waiting room and considering...
Forum: General Chat 16 Feb 24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 15,039
Posted By MarionG
2 weeks ago after having what I now call the...

2 weeks ago after having what I now call the Devil Virus (not covid) for nearly a week my hubby was very ill. He had already fallen over in the bathroom due to dizziness and I was very worried. I...
Forum: General Chat 12 Feb 24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,953
Posted By MarionG
We stayed up to watch the Superbowl. Now retired...

We stayed up to watch the Superbowl. Now retired so don't have to worry about getting up for work although we always used to take the Monday off if we could. Only downside was I had to get up to take...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 9 Feb 24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By MarionG
I remember it being there from our first visit in...

I remember it being there from our first visit in 1993. Sadly we never did visit it. :(
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,051
Posted By MarionG
Both hubby and I have been ill for over a week...

Both hubby and I have been ill for over a week now. Hubby got so bad I had to take him up A&E as he collapsed. Fast tracked through to triage where he fainted. Did lots of tests and was given...
Forum: General Chat 1 Feb 24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,552
Posted By MarionG
Both hubby and I have it, we had Covid twice but...

Both hubby and I have it, we had Covid twice but this is far worse. We have run out of tissues (had 3 boxes). so are resorting to toilet roll until we can get out.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 1 Feb 24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By MarionG
Toilet rolls! We live in Lowestoft, it is a...

Toilet rolls!
We live in Lowestoft, it is a lovely part of the world. If you fancy shopping or visiting a beautiful cathedral then head to Norwich.
I would second the Africa Alive park nearby,...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 20 Jan 24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By MarionG
Well that's sad, we always enjoyed eating and...

Well that's sad, we always enjoyed eating and drinking here.
Forum: General Chat 1 Dec 23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By MarionG
Rachel Abbott. The Tom Douglas series are...

Rachel Abbott. The Tom Douglas series are excellent.
Forum: General Chat 22 Nov 23, 01:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,742
Posted By MarionG
The house to the right of us has two large trees...

The house to the right of us has two large trees. They drop lots of leaves this time of year. All we do is pick them up and put them in our green bin. Would never dream of putting them back in their...
Forum: General Chat 18 Nov 23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,705
Posted By MarionG
So pleased for them.

So pleased for them.
Forum: TV and Film 1 Oct 23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 812
Posted By MarionG
Hoping to go Wednesday using Meerkat movies...

Hoping to go Wednesday using Meerkat movies discount.
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,749
Posted By MarionG
Signed. So many awful people out there...:mad2:

Signed. So many awful people out there...:mad2:
Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,508
Posted By MarionG
We were there in 1998 (also 93, 95, 97 too). I am...

We were there in 1998 (also 93, 95, 97 too). I am nostalgic for those visits. You just went on the rides and attractions. No big queues, Genie and Lightning lanes!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 20 Aug 23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,063
Posted By MarionG
Glad you had a great time, thank you for posting...

Glad you had a great time, thank you for posting.
Hope you are feeling better.
Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,562
Posted By MarionG
Same here...:smile:

Same here...:smile:
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 22 Jul 23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,075
Posted By MarionG
We have been going since our "Once in a Lifetime"...

We have been going since our "Once in a Lifetime" trip in 1993 (ha ha).. Our last trip was in 2018 which we enjoyed although didn't do many parks. I think we had the best of Disney in the 90's and...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 18 Jul 23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,787
Posted By MarionG
Thank you. Hopefully once I get a knee...

Thank you. Hopefully once I get a knee replacement I will be good to go. Unfortunately there is a long waiting list to get it done.:(
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Jul 23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,787
Posted By MarionG
First trip in 1993, been 16 more times. Many...

First trip in 1993, been 16 more times. Many happy memories. Last trip in 2018. Want to return but health reasons may prevent this happening next year as planned... :cry:
Forum: UK Theme Parks 12 Jul 23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,865
Posted By MarionG
We loved going to Beamish. Don't visit very often...

We loved going to Beamish. Don't visit very often as we live in Suffolk but want to go back when they have finished the 50's part as that will bring back memories of my childhood.
Forum: General Chat 30 Jun 23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,533
Posted By MarionG
Bon Marche or Yours..

Bon Marche or Yours..
Forum: General Chat 10 Jun 23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,841
Posted By MarionG
After weeks of cloud and a cold easterly wind on...

After weeks of cloud and a cold easterly wind on the Suffolk coast it has brightened up today. A lot warmer too although not the heatwave temperatures of inland which I am happy about.
Forum: General Chat 29 May 23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,086
Posted By MarionG
Taken our son 15 times from 1993 when he was 7 to...

Taken our son 15 times from 1993 when he was 7 to 2014 when he was 29!
Would love to take him and his partner but now we are retired our funds are less and they have just bought a house so they...
Forum: General Chat 11 May 23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,551
Posted By MarionG
Thinking of all her family. :heart::heart:

Thinking of all her family. :heart::heart:
Forum: General Chat 7 May 23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 33,757
Posted By MarionG
Thinking of you...

Thinking of you...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 5 May 23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,270
Posted By MarionG
Thank you for posting your trip report, I have...

Thank you for posting your trip report, I have enjoyed following along. So nice to have family time. :smile:
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 4 May 23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,328
Posted By MarionG
Food looks nice. Hope the sunburn wasn't too...

Food looks nice. Hope the sunburn wasn't too painful the next day.
Forum: General Chat 4 May 23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,562
Posted By MarionG
Felt rough a couple of weeks back, had some tests...

Felt rough a couple of weeks back, had some tests so did one and it was positive. Hubby got it a couple of days later. This was our second dose as got it first in March 2021. We stayed in until...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 2 May 23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,533
Posted By MarionG
Sounds like a lovely last day. Food looks...

Sounds like a lovely last day. Food looks amazing.
My hubby will sympathise with looking for a loo in a restaurant as he has a gastric band too and sometimes things get stuck for him.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 1 May 23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,253
Posted By MarionG
I remember when we first went to Orlando in 1993...

I remember when we first went to Orlando in 1993 our son who was 7 got a proper backpack filled with goodies. :smile:
Forum: General Chat 25 Apr 23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,590
Posted By MarionG
Both retired so no going to work...hooray. On the...

Both retired so no going to work...hooray. On the down side we are both recovering from Covid... :cry:
Forum: General Chat 24 Apr 23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 9,174
Posted By MarionG
I have a Samsung, hubby an Iphone. Neither of us...

I have a Samsung, hubby an Iphone. Neither of us got the alarm.
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,422
Posted By MarionG
Unless I get a knee op any time soon I think this...

Unless I get a knee op any time soon I think this is what I will be getting.
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,607
Posted By MarionG
In 1993, I was 37, hubby was 40 and son was 7... ...

In 1993, I was 37, hubby was 40 and son was 7...
17 trips so far although it has been 5 years since our last one. :cry:
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 23 Mar 23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,103
Posted By MarionG
We went to a cat cafe at Cagans Crossing on the...

We went to a cat cafe at Cagans Crossing on the 27. As a cat lover I really enjoyed getting my "cat fix". :D
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,163
Posted By MarionG
Awww he is lovely. He seems happy.:D

Awww he is lovely. He seems happy.:D
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Mar 23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,460
Posted By MarionG
We visited western Canada in Sept/Oct 2008 (was...

We visited western Canada in Sept/Oct 2008 (was it that long ago!). We absolutely loved it. Flew to Calgary and stayed a couple of nights taking in the city. Then drove to Banff which was our...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 26 Feb 23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,304
Posted By MarionG
A lovely day in Epcot...my happy place. Not...

A lovely day in Epcot...my happy place.
Not keen on all the contruction going on though.
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,662
Posted By MarionG
My Parents and Aunts and Uncles all smoked. It...

My Parents and Aunts and Uncles all smoked. It was seen as normal during the war and in the 50's, 60's and 70's. I hated it so much. Times when all the family were together when I was a child and the...
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