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9 Sep 17, 08:44 PM |
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Join Date: Oct 11
Location: Dundee
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9 Sep 17, 08:58 PM |
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It all comes out in the open now... I bet we will find out that April is packing ski masks and scarves for the cruise just to be sure she's not caught out again.
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Abby New pre trip report - Summer 2024 Link to all my completed trip reports 2017: NYC and Orlando. Salzburg. Boston. 2018: Orlando. Berlin. 2019: DLP. Orlando. Washington DC. 2020: DLP. 2021: Jamaica. Rome. 2022: Orlando. 2023: Orlando. Niagara and Toronto. |
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10 Sep 17, 04:56 PM |
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Sorry.
We made no progress on our ballpark quest this summer - but I still want to do it. MUST TRY HARDER! It's tricky, because R.C. has ZERO interest in sport - and I don't always want to be subjecting him to things that bore him stupid. And then I go and do crazy things like spend all my extra money on a cruise - so there's definitely NO MONEY in the budget for baseball next year. I did buy a Powerball ticket ($750 million...I think) when we were in Nashville - but no joy. And Colette - not to sound all creepy and stalker-ish...but I have been thinking about your trip and HOPING that everything is still OK in Orlando when you arrive. Poor Cazzius was supposed to leave YESTERDAY! He did have socks on under his Crocs - I'm not a MONSTER! And this coming winter he'll be wearing the Chewbacca Crocs that I had delivered to my mother...they have furry linings! I did succeed in doing the "America washing" before we left England. Sadly our machine here in France STILL HASN'T BEEN INSTALLED (:angry - so we'll be turning up for the cruise needing to do laundry right away. Sigh. Poot was thrilled to be able to watch the Weather Channel for first the eclipse and then the Hurricane Harvey coverage. His only regret is that we'll miss seeing Irma in person. NO! Just hats and gloves. |
10 Sep 17, 10:47 PM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Oct 11
Location: Dundee
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Oh April I know, I verge between thinking 'our trip is ages away, everything will be fine', and 'don't be so arrogant, of course it's not going to be fine'. I am so glad that Cazzius was able to reschedule, but disappointed for her that trip may not be what she planned. To add to my stress levels, we had been house hunting and have had an offer accepted on a place we love. We have been looking for months without even finding anywhere worth viewing, but of course, just as we're about to leave the country 'the one' pops up.
I beg to differ whether or not you are a monster regarding socks and Crocs, I'm sure many fashionista would have plenty to say about that! |
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11 Sep 17, 11:54 AM |
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Lol, Colette - the closest anyone in this house is coming to a "fashionista" is when we walk past the magazine aisle at Tesco. Poot likes Crocs - and since he's never gotten a blister, I like them for him. Plus you can ALWAYS buy them at TK Maxx. And as he's been wearing adult-sized shoes since he was seven, that's a big plus.
ALL fingers crossed for you on the house front. And you are right, life always works out that way. But you deserve to have your dream house AND a lovely holiday; I know we're all hoping that's what happens. It looks like Orlando won't get the worst of it - but I was stunned to see Tampa has been evacuated. Anji got me wondering about what's going to happen to Sanibel...and to the critically endangered deer in the Keys... |
8 Dec 17, 06:42 PM |
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Apprentice Imagineer
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What a great day.
I agree it is never the same watching a game as a neutral. We went to South Africa V USA in the Rugby World Cup at the Olympic Stadium, and while it was really fun and a good experience, it was a shame to to want to properly cheer on one of the teams. The president meeting sounds chaotic. I remember when meet and greet at DLP was like that and it was awful, because you feel like you have to let the kids go first, but you really want your picture taken and to give the character a hug, but then you worry about being pushy and people are just pushing their kids forward and ARGH! How many times is that you did Air & Space this trip? I'm thinking 3? That is very impressive and I think you deserve some sort of gold star, rosette, medal award. Excellent packing skills getting all the books into a carry-on, and a smart move to tell the cabin crew - I don't think I would have been able to heft it into an overhead anyway, so just as well she put it into a cupboard. Have you been to the Tampa ballpark in your quest yet? It was in our original plan but had to be dropped. My BF was looking forward to it as it is indoors, which to him means air conditioning and no humidity! Thanks again for sharing your adventures Awww, you ladies are both so sweet to be thinking of me and our holiday nightmare It certainly was not the trip we planned, but we never would have stayed at the Swolphin otherwise and I am SO glad we did, and now I have the perfect reason to persuade the BF to go back - we have to have the holiday we planned still
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22 Dec 17, 02:21 AM |
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Getting Excited
Join Date: Jun 17
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Well, I'm years behind on this report, but I'm post stalking you since I love your writing style. (I also love how Poot weighs in. I can't wait until "the infant" is ready to travel, and be aware of it. She's already been to 7 states.)
In college we would berate anyone who left early as a two-percenter (as opposed to someone who supported their team 100%). I got heckled once when I left a football game early: because I had passed out in the heat. |
22 Dec 17, 10:24 AM |
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The last time we went to DLP Poot was 4 - I think the only M&Gs we did were the ones at our hotel. The park ones were just BONKERS. And no matter how many times I tell myself, "They don't mean anything by it - they just don't queue in France/Italy/Spain." - it doesn't work. When adults push in front of children I just see red (not that YOU do that, oh...you know what I mean ). But it sounds like the new(ish) queues at DLP are...slow. When I read Gill H's recent DLP days...JEEZ! Universal gets people through the M&G queues SO FAST (they also get people through security in like 90 seconds) - I just don't see why Disney can't do it. Grumble. I get that places (like the ballpark) want people to have "organic" interactions with characters - but unfortunately that doesn't seem to work anymore. You'd think the Presidents were giving OUT presidents, rather than just high-fives. I think we did Air & Space twice, and Natural History twice. It was fun to revisit this day - I had forgotten about the kid in "Museum Time-Out". And the (United) crew on this flight were great. The French stewardess treated Poot like a small adult - and offered to sneak him wine (he refused - I'm not sure what she would have done if he'd accepted). We've NOT been to the Trop - I think its charmless nature puts me off. We have been to a few Spring Training games in Florida (and a Minor League game) - those are always good fun. I struggle with the heat - but I struggle with indoor baseball even more. Going forward, I think I'm committed to seeing the Twins in different parks. They visit Tampa every year...but we're always in Florida AFTER baseball season finishes. Must plan that better. Seven states before age one is mighty impressive. Poot's 11 now (just) - and he feels quite hard done by - having only been to ten states. It's his "J" nature asserting itself, I fear. "Nothing quite as satisfying as crossing things off a list!" Qatar is on NONE of his lists - nor on DH's - but I remain fixed in my course. Hehe...two-percenter. Crazy college sports traditions are one of the things that I really miss about America. I try to get Poot to a game whenever we're in the States - but it's not the same as going several times a year. And he's still NEVER been to a hockey game. Such a shame - the hockey chants are the absolute best (worst). Post-stalking, indeed. I will pass on your kind words to Poot. He writes a lot - because I'll be good (you know what) if any kid of mine is going to turn up at university incapable of writing a coherent sentence. My best girlfriend is a college professor and......what she sees these days...it's just appalling. |
12 Jan 18, 06:18 AM |
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It's a mixed blessing, because it does mean the level of interaction is superb. None of the US-style 'hug, pose, bye!' - at DLP they really take the time to interact with people. We met Marie one Christmas season, and in between meeting guests, she was pretending to play with a bauble on the Christmas tree - so cute!
But of course, leisurely interaction means slow queues. Hey, at least they do have queues now, so we're thankful.
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12 Jan 18, 11:02 AM |
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Hmm...I am thankful for the queues, but I have come to prefer the sign and shove M&Gs (when people are waiting) - as I think the reality is that MOST PEOPLE want a snap/autograph - rather than a lengthy interaction. Especially with guests much younger than we are - they want that vital photo for whatever social media thing is the new thing - WAY more than they want to "play" with Marie.
Given the choice between meeting four characters quickly and one slowly - I'd take the four quickies ()! The French ain't changin', though! Their art comes first - your comfort is a distant second! ...I only wish that DLP had more obliging opening hours...so we could fit in all the 45 minute M&G queues, lol. |
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