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Forum: General Chat 24 Jan 15, 10:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,790
Posted By roonlou
Hello guys! Thanks for your concern over our...

Hello guys! Thanks for your concern over our whereabouts, but we are still fit and well and travelling all over he place. In fact I write this reply from the Chintzy lounge at Orlando Airport...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 28 May 14, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By roonlou
It's certainly doable ...

It's certainly doable

http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=4513530&posted=1#post4513530

Have fun 😃
Forum: Indexes 11 Jul 13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,145
Posted By roonlou
Another day added

Another day added
Forum: General Trip Reports 11 Jul 13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,607
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 10

Day Ten, Sunday 12th May 2013
Bacon Burps

Today we allowed ourselves a natural wake-up after yesterdays alarm call, and I was looking forward to the adventure ahead. We were planning to take in...
Forum: General Trip Reports 8 Jul 13, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,511
Posted By roonlou
Today we had also planned to do the 2.5 mile...

Today we had also planned to do the 2.5 mile moderate hike to Grotto Falls, and as this was not far from our home town Gatlingburg - headed off in that direction. We arrived in town at 12:30, and...
Forum: General Trip Reports 8 Jul 13, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,511
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 9

Day Nine, Saturday 11th May 2013
Bearly Turkeys?

Okay the alarm was set for 6am, which was only about 30 minutes before we had been waking up naturally, but being forced awake is a very different...
Forum: Indexes 8 Jul 13, 07:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,145
Posted By roonlou
Finally, a bit more added :omg:

Finally, a bit more added :omg:
Forum: General Trip Reports 8 Jul 13, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,557
Posted By roonlou
The walk uphill to the cabin seemed particularly...

The walk uphill to the cabin seemed particularly steep as we had odd aches around the hip from the harness, and soon gratefully were crossing the threshold of our beautiful cabin, just before the...
Forum: General Trip Reports 8 Jul 13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,557
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 8

Day Eight, Friday 10th May 2013
Zip Line Is Mighty Fine!

We awoke before 6:30am, and I was already feeling nervous - we'd booked zip lining at 10am at the attraction 10 minutes away from us. I...
Forum: Indexes 24 Jun 13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,145
Posted By roonlou
Day 6 & 7 added :grin:

Day 6 & 7 added :grin:
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Jun 13, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,501
Posted By roonlou
At the top of the waterfall was an Indian Jones...

At the top of the waterfall was an Indian Jones style rope bridge, so Roo and I climbed up higher to wander across, and as there were other folks up there, got kinda stuck in the traffic jam back...
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Jun 13, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,501
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 7

Day Seven, Thursday 9th May 2013
Llama Trekking

Okay, good reason for a restless night sleep, apart from the excitement of the thunderstorm last night, I also had another event to be super...
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Jun 13, 06:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,252
Posted By roonlou
The weather was a mixed bag again as we arrived...

The weather was a mixed bag again as we arrived back at the camp ground, sun and clouds, so we thought we'd try Clinghams Dome today anyway, and take the chance that we may see some views. This area...
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Jun 13, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,252
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 6

Day Six, Wednesday 8th May 2013
Falling For Falls

Restless night, no doubt to the effects of enjoying the Moonshine, and we awoke before 7am to find a very foggy scene outside. We had wanted to...
Forum: General Trip Reports 24 Jun 13, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,047
Posted By roonlou
We had eight days there, and it wasn't enough for...

We had eight days there, and it wasn't enough for us as we really got into the trekking, and there was so much more we wanted to do. But dependant on what you plan to do, I would suggest 7 to 10 days...
Forum: General Trip Reports 22 Jun 13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,047
Posted By roonlou
Even though busy the falls were very relaxing,...

Even though busy the falls were very relaxing, and with the loud noise of the roaring waters kind of gave you some privacy from the groups of people. We stopped to soak in the negative ions released...
Forum: General Trip Reports 22 Jun 13, 07:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,047
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 5

Day Five, Tuesday 7th May 2013
Bears Bears Everywheres!

Very good nights sleep, with no dreams of the Titanic or stuffed dead animals, we woke just after 7am to be greeted with the beautiful...
Forum: General Trip Reports 20 Jun 13, 07:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,935
Posted By roonlou
We set the sat-nav up and headed off on the 30...

We set the sat-nav up and headed off on the 30 minute drive, Roo really wanted to pick himself up a knife, he and my late father both love knives for some reason, and the last knife he had was...
Forum: General Trip Reports 20 Jun 13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,935
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 4

Day Four, Monday 6th May 2013
Iceberg Ahead!

Usual bladder o'clock had us creeping around in the dark just before 4:30am, and this was followed by a power cut - which confused us a little as...
Forum: General Trip Reports 19 Jun 13, 07:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,819
Posted By roonlou
I think it's only fair that you relieve your...

I think it's only fair that you relieve your credit card of that itch, and give it a good old scratching! We were really pleased with the service we got from Elk Springs, and would not hesitate to...
Forum: General Trip Reports 19 Jun 13, 06:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,819
Posted By roonlou
Oh wow that would have been funny, don't believe...

Oh wow that would have been funny, don't believe we have ever knowingly met a fellow dibber in the flesh - hope your trip went as well as ours :grin:
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Jun 13, 06:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,819
Posted By roonlou
Our cabin was going to be 15 minutes away from...

Our cabin was going to be 15 minutes away from this town in a quieter area, and I was pleased as we really wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle this trip, and this place seemed to have a...
Forum: General Trip Reports 18 Jun 13, 06:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,819
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 3

Day Three, Sunday 5th May 2013
Wild Turkeys

Long night due to nightmares (I knew the large lamp in the corner of the room that looked like a old woman would get me) and early morning bathroom...
Forum: General Trip Reports 16 Jun 13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,892
Posted By roonlou
Sorry, bit of a cut and paste error, missed a bit...

Sorry, bit of a cut and paste error, missed a bit that has now been put back! The name of the breakfast joint was 'Thumbs Up Diner', would highly recommend it.
Forum: General Trip Reports 16 Jun 13, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,892
Posted By roonlou
We had been requested to phone the owner 30...

We had been requested to phone the owner 30 minutes before arrival, which I did whilst on route, and soon were pulling into a small sprawling village and onto a track to pull up outside the Fernbrook...
Forum: General Trip Reports 16 Jun 13, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,892
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 2

Day Two, Saturday 4th May 2013
Water Water Everywhere!

Usual first night sleep with the 2am bathroom breaks, but eventually stopped dozing at 6am. We drew back the curtains to find it very dark...
Forum: General Trip Reports 16 Jun 13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,400
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Day 1

Day One, Friday 3rd May 2013
From L to A – London to Atlanta

Our flight to Atlanta with British Airways was due to depart at the civilised time of 3:30pm from the very nearby Heathrow Airport. So...
Forum: Indexes 16 Jun 13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,145
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee

Intro (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=8647989#post8647989)

Day 1 - From L to A – London to Atlanta (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=8648571#post8648571)

Day 2...
Forum: General Trip Reports 16 Jun 13, 01:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,592
Posted By roonlou
Roo, Me and the Mountains of Tennessee - Intro

Intro

We love to read trip reports on the DIBB as much as we like to post tales of our own adventures. We find it gives us ideas of where we can plan to go and what we can do whilst there.

One...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 25 Apr 13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,001
Posted By roonlou
Just to throw a joker in, have you considered...

Just to throw a joker in, have you considered Spiltsville. We loved the food and bowling so much we ate twice in our one week holiday in January.

We're big sushi fans, and our buddies like...
Forum: Photo, Video & Vlogs 20 Apr 13, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By roonlou
I have this lens in a Nikon mount, and have used...

I have this lens in a Nikon mount, and have used it in NYC. It is a great lens - well constructed and nice and sharp. I would recommend it especially for city shots so you can get some nice wide...
Forum: General Chat 30 Mar 13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,026
Posted By roonlou
Our 2 pixie bobs are both house cats, would hate...

Our 2 pixie bobs are both house cats, would hate for anything to happen to them as we live quite close to a main road.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/roosterroo/Bella1.jpg
...
Forum: General Chat 30 Mar 13, 05:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,574
Posted By roonlou
We have the family coming round tomorrow, and the...

We have the family coming round tomorrow, and the making of the Pavlova has started:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/roosterroo/RIJ_0406.jpg

More pics to follow as it's "built".
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 16 Mar 13, 07:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,384
Posted By roonlou
Thanks for the comments! The lounges at either...

Thanks for the comments! The lounges at either end are both included when you fly club, and are not available as a paid for option if you're flying any other class. It is a nice perk of flying club -...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Mar 13, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By roonlou
They certainly are, we stayed in a property right...

They certainly are, we stayed in a property right by the river walk at the pearl brewery end. Unfortunately it is no longer rented, but if you have a look through the site you can narrow down your...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Mar 13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By roonlou
Have you looked at www.VRBO.com (vacation rental...

Have you looked at www.VRBO.com (vacation rental by owner). We stayed in a privately rented accommodation in San Antonio, and I think you can get better VFM this way.
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Mar 13, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By roonlou
Have a look at our trippie here... Texas...

Have a look at our trippie here...

Texas Tales (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=6243822#post6243822)

We went to both SA and Houston so it may be helpful to you.
Forum: Indexes 10 Mar 13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,665
Posted By roonlou
Latest trippie added

Latest trippie added
Forum: Indexes 10 Mar 13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,584
Posted By roonlou
Can officially call this one a wrap now - thanks...

Can officially call this one a wrap now - thanks for reading!
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 10 Mar 13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,384
Posted By roonlou
Roonlou Try New Places And Count Our Paces! - Post Trip Wrap Up

Back To Day Nine - Homeward Bound (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=8288169&posted=1#post8288169)

Post Trip Wrap Up

This had yet again been a fantastic, but brief, departure...
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