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Forum: Accommodation 12 Jan 18, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 970
Posted By twinhope
There is a clubhouse at Windsor Palms Resort...

There is a clubhouse at Windsor Palms Resort located just off Hwy192. Very close to shopping and restaurants in the Formosa gardens area.You can purchase reasonably priced food and drinks at the tiki...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Jan 18, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By twinhope
I think the place you are talking about is...

I think the place you are talking about is Margaritaville, on the old Splendid China site. We took a tour when we were last in Florida and may purchase there. It is going to be a nice resort but I...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jan 18, 09:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,349
Posted By twinhope
So sorry to hear your news. Waiting to get...

So sorry to hear your news. Waiting to get results from a medical test is very difficult. I hope the news you receive is positive.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 2 Dec 17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,052
Posted By twinhope
We have had TSA pre approved on our tickets for...

We have had TSA pre approved on our tickets for our last 4 trips. We did not apply for it nor have we ever paid extra for it. Apparently it is a random thing applied to some tickets. I guess we...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 13 Oct 17, 11:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,442
Posted By twinhope
I love those vacuum bags and I thought they would...

I love those vacuum bags and I thought they would be great for travelling. I also wonder what would happen if immigration or security wanted you to open your luggage and go through it. How would...
Forum: Accommodation 11 Oct 17, 11:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,222
Posted By twinhope
As was mentioned earlier, perhaps your owner is...

As was mentioned earlier, perhaps your owner is away or may be in the middle of a family crisis. I would say three weeks would be long enough to wait for a return of your security deposit. We send...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Oct 17, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,134
Posted By twinhope
I am from Canada and always order things online...

I am from Canada and always order things online and have them delivered to the community clubhouse at Windsor Palms.. I have been doing this for 8 years and never had a problem receiving my parcels...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Aug 17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,298
Posted By twinhope
I use these vacuum bags and love them for storing...

I use these vacuum bags and love them for storing things around our home. I was thinking of using them when I travel but my only concern was what if I have to open my luggage for inspection and they...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Jul 17, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,105
Posted By twinhope
:) You will enjoy yourself. My husband was in the...

You will enjoy yourself. My husband was in the military for 32 years and we have lived all over and we always said that when he retired we would move to Nova Scotia. Well, that's just what we did...
Forum: General Chat 21 Jul 17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,217
Posted By twinhope
I am so sorry for you. I know your heart is...

I am so sorry for you. I know your heart is broken. My twin sister has terminal cancer and my heart is already broken knowing her time with me will be short. Sometimes life can be so hard.That is...
Forum: Accommodation 2 Jul 17, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By twinhope
Hi We have used Mid-Florida Home management...

Hi

We have used Mid-Florida Home management since we purchased our home in 2008. It was originally run by a British couple but has since been taken over by another couple. So far, we have been...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Jan 17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,166
Posted By twinhope
:) I know exactly how you feel. The very first time...

I know exactly how you feel. The very first time we went to Disney I did not do all the researching I should have done. When we arrived at the Magic Kingdom (our first day of arrival in Florida),...
Forum: General Chat 29 Dec 16, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By twinhope
I read about this method of stretching shoes and...

I read about this method of stretching shoes and it really worked. Use a hair dryer to heat up the leather and then put them on immediately while they are still warm. I had a pair of shoes that I...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Oct 16, 01:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,556
Posted By twinhope
Windsor Palms has a tiki bar, pool table, games...

Windsor Palms has a tiki bar, pool table, games room, fitness room tennis courts and all the usual. There is also a 55 seat cinema where movies are shown free every night.
Forum: General Chat 10 Oct 16, 09:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,826
Posted By twinhope
So sorry to hear your sad news. We lost "our...

So sorry to hear your sad news. We lost "our baby" a few years back and I still miss him. Remembering all the happiness that Amber and you shared will help you get through this difficult time.. ...
Forum: Accommodation 20 Sep 16, 03:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,294
Posted By twinhope
So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope it gives...

So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope it gives you some comfort to remember the good times you had in your villa.
Forum: General Chat 2 Sep 16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 53
Poll: Roll or Fold
Views: 7,701
Posted By twinhope
I use the vacuum bags at home for storage. I was...

I use the vacuum bags at home for storage. I was thinking how great they would be for packing when we go to Florida. My only worry was if my suitcase was one that was picked to be opened and...
Forum: Accommodation 10 Jul 16, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,752
Posted By twinhope
The final payment for our home is due 8 weeks...

The final payment for our home is due 8 weeks before arrival. When the guest first makes the booking deposit, we tell them when the balance is due. We send them an invoice when the balance is due...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Jun 16, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By twinhope
Save room in your luggage for things you might...

Save room in your luggage for things you might buy in Florida to take home. I believe that most privately owned homes will provide plenty of towels. If you are not booking a private home but with a...
Forum: Accommodation 17 Jun 16, 12:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,146
Posted By twinhope
In the seven years we have been renting out our...

In the seven years we have been renting out our home, we have had to keep part of the damage deposit only once. The guests were our first guests and everything in the house was brand new. Well,...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,140
Posted By twinhope
So sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my Mum...

So sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my Mum to cancer and not a day goes by that I do not think of her. Take comfort in the happy memories that you have shared with her. It took quite awhile...
Forum: Accommodation 9 Mar 16, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,230
Posted By twinhope
We send the information for the house after the...

We send the information for the house after the final balance is paid (address, directions etc.) We have a code on the door lock that is changed for each guest and we send that code two weeks before...
Forum: Accommodation 24 Feb 16, 02:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,972
Posted By twinhope
I am so sorry that the owners would do something...

I am so sorry that the owners would do something like this to you. They are not being very professional and give responsible owners a bad reputation. Last Christmas we decided to go to Florida for...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 18 Feb 16, 12:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,148
Posted By twinhope
This past Christmas, our son-in-law was...

This past Christmas, our son-in-law was travelling to Orlando with his wife,(our daughter) his three daughters,(our grandaughters), his mother, his sister and her two daughters. One man and 8...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jan 16, 03:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,922
Posted By twinhope
So sorry to hear your bad news. You are not...

So sorry to hear your bad news. You are not being uncaring if you are showing no emotion. We had a sudden death in our family and I reacted like you. You feel as though you are floating and this...
Forum: General Chat 22 Dec 15, 04:05 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,007
Posted By twinhope
Sorry to hear your very sad news. I was...

Sorry to hear your very sad news. I was following your thread about what to give for a gift and I was saddened to hear your news. This goes to show how our life can change in a heartbeat. I hope...
Forum: General Chat 12 Dec 15, 08:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,653
Posted By twinhope
Our presents go under the tree all piled...

Our presents go under the tree all piled together. One Christmas, we spent with a relative who had the gifts in separate piles. Each person opened their gifts from their pile and we never really...
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 15, 11:39 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,667
Posted By twinhope
I am so sorry to hear your sad news. May the...

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. May the memories of happier moments help you through this difficult time.

Sharon
Forum: General Chat 23 Nov 15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 903
Posted By twinhope
I had a liver biopsy a few years ago and like...

I had a liver biopsy a few years ago and like you, I was worried about the procedure. I was given a local anaesthetic and they did the procedure very slowly and I was able to tell them if I felt...
Forum: General Chat 21 Nov 15, 08:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,005
Posted By twinhope
Thumbs up Good luck with your results on Tuesday. I know...

Good luck with your results on Tuesday. I know from experience that waiting can sometimes be the most difficult part. Take care of yourself. I am glad you have a supportive family, that is so...
Forum: Walt Disney World and Florida Trip Reports 25 Oct 15, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,273
Posted By twinhope
Last time we were over, (4 months ago)we...

Last time we were over, (4 months ago)we purchased 8 matching beach towels in a pretty fresh looking design. Now, we have three. (Our egg cups are still there). Some of our guests must really love...
Forum: General Chat 24 Oct 15, 11:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,635
Posted By twinhope
I love my 4 wheeler suitcases. I have had mine...

I love my 4 wheeler suitcases. I have had mine for just about ten years now and they have done a lot of travelling. They are still as strong and in as good a shape as they were when I got them. ...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Oct 15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,264
Posted By twinhope
Some of the townhomes at Windsor Palms have hot...

Some of the townhomes at Windsor Palms have hot tubs instead of the splash pools.
Forum: Accommodation 12 Oct 15, 09:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,876
Posted By twinhope
I hope the pool has heated up for you by now. If...

I hope the pool has heated up for you by now. If you still find it too cold to use, you should contact the MC as it has had more than sufficient time to warm up. We have had guests just
leave our...
Forum: General Chat 26 Sep 15, 01:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 968
Posted By twinhope
I have had 2 MRIs. The first one I was okay...

I have had 2 MRIs. The first one I was okay until I opened my eyes and realized how close the top of the inside was to my face. I started to panic and thought I couldn't breathe. They took me out...
Forum: Accommodation 16 Sep 15, 12:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,721
Posted By twinhope
We would never charge for the extra baby...

We would never charge for the extra baby equipment. We do charge extra for the taxes as we are required to list the tax separately. We only charge a cleaning charge for stays of less than 5...
Forum: Accommodation 13 Sep 15, 11:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By twinhope
Most of the townhomes at Windsor Palms have...

Most of the townhomes at Windsor Palms have splash pools. Windsor Palm's townhomes are similiar to Windsor Hills and have the same layout.. Windsor Palms is a nice, manned, gated resort that we are...
Forum: Accommodation 15 Aug 15, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,156
Posted By twinhope
You should check with the owner about the number...

You should check with the owner about the number of bedrooms. I believe that all the townhomes at WIndsor Hills are 3 bedrooms.
Forum: General Chat 6 Aug 15, 05:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 15,612
Posted By twinhope
Glad to hear that things are sorted and you are...

Glad to hear that things are sorted and you are now able to enjoy your vacation. I am glad the owner refunded your money. Hope your DS girlfriend is feeling better. This trip is one you will...
Forum: Accommodation 29 Jul 15, 10:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,927
Posted By twinhope
I understand your frustration. I was looking for...

I understand your frustration. I was looking for a home on a popular rental site and thought I found the home I wanted. After inquiring, the owner came back saying it was not available but that she...
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