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24 May 20, 05:00 PM |
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I am not a shopaholic
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Bayous to Beaches. Oct 19. Day 22. Sunshine, steaks and suitcases. Clearwater.
Yesterday is HERE
Tuesday 22 October Sad faces... last full day. Time to write the labels for going home. I watched the sun coming up again We had a lazy morning, putting away yesterday’s shopping and closing up all but one of the cases . It looked like we might be tight on the weight so I paid for a couple of extra kilos to be on the safe side. Those pesky missing few kilos with Norwegian .. 3 less per case.. soon adds up after three weeks away and lots of shopping Which is why after adding back all the extras on our cheap Norwegian flights ... I’m still not convinced they were really that different to an Economy Classic or Delight with Virgin. We headed out to the pool around 11. It was quiet which was lovely and we had a full row of loungers to ourselves. Look at us practising social distancing even before we knew it was going to be a thing. Don’t you love that Florida sky We lazed around, reading, snoozing , a dip in the pool and making the most of the bar and snacks . We had some beer and wine Andy had the burger and I had chicken nachos All very nice It was a lovely relaxing day .. a nice way to unwind. The start of the holiday seemed so very far away .. New Orleans and then all the miles we had covered... it was like a different holiday. Andy popped out for a bit and I went up to get changed around 4. I think this was my only niggle with the hotel. Whatever time we went out and whether we put a sign on the door or not, we were clearly the last to be cleaned list so quite often, like today, no refills on the toiletries or coffees. Not the end of the world by any means but a bit frustrating when we were relying on the bathroom things by now. We sat out the front of the hotel for a bit and I took some more lobby pics Our last night tradition has become Longhorns... and it certainly didn’t disappoint, even though we had to make the trek over to Largo to find one We don’t even consult the menu now Long pour margarita for me The yummy bread and some spicy chicken bites to start Flo’s filet with lobster and Caesar salad for me This may just be my all time go -to meal Prime rib for Andy And desserts to go, the key lime pot and the apple pie These were breakfast the next morning The lime pot was so so, the pie was amazing Love Longhorns. Never lets us down A great last night dinner . We were completely stuffed and by now early holiday home time blues set in. We thought about final walk along the beach but decided against it and ended up with a final night of trash tv at its finest back in the room. I think we just don’t deal with the last nights very well Today’s cocktail tally: 1 (although I’m sure it counts as 2) Holiday tally: 34 Can I fit any in on travel day tomorrow ...
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24 May 20, 05:59 PM |
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Apprentice Imagineer
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It's been great reading your trip report and your final night meal looks delicious. Thanks for sharing
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24 May 20, 06:28 PM |
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I am not a shopaholic
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Ah thank you
Longhorns is always fab We managed to have a lovely final day ... I’m hoping to write that up tomorrow. Today was the last complete day . Travel home day never counts for me as a proper day Thank you for your kind words .
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2022 Dom Republic /2019 New Orleans, Jekyll, Hilton Head, Charleston, Savannah, Palm Coast, Clearwater/2019 DLP /2018 Dubai /Miami,New Orleans, Orlando, Largo/2017 Dallas,New Orleans,Little Rock,Eureka Springs,Memphis,Nashville,Orlando/Mar 2017 Orlando, Clearwater, Largo /2016 NYC,Washington, Orlando /2015 Windsor Palms / 2014 Our Wedding Trip - Portofino Bay & Yacht Club / 2013 FantasyWorld Resort/ 2012 East & West Coast. Double Disney. |
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24 May 20, 06:31 PM |
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Longhorns as a last night tradition has got the thumbs up from me a Flo's Filet and a cocktail would go down a treat right now, not that I'm missing out on cocktails, but it would be nice to not have to make it myself anyway, back to your day... The Florida sky is something to behold you're right it looks so blue in the photo and just...aah...sigh...a sight to behold that's for sure.
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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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24 May 20, 06:52 PM |
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A lovely relaxing day. We love Longhorns so that a great last night tradition to have
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25 May 20, 04:57 PM |
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I am not a shopaholic
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Hello Abby ... wouldn’t this be a lovely end to a sunny bank holiday today. We are having steak as it happens but nothing touches the Longhorns meals The Sky is something else over there. It’s like a painting !
It was a really chilled out day and one of our fave meals. Pretty perfect really
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2022 Dom Republic /2019 New Orleans, Jekyll, Hilton Head, Charleston, Savannah, Palm Coast, Clearwater/2019 DLP /2018 Dubai /Miami,New Orleans, Orlando, Largo/2017 Dallas,New Orleans,Little Rock,Eureka Springs,Memphis,Nashville,Orlando/Mar 2017 Orlando, Clearwater, Largo /2016 NYC,Washington, Orlando /2015 Windsor Palms / 2014 Our Wedding Trip - Portofino Bay & Yacht Club / 2013 FantasyWorld Resort/ 2012 East & West Coast. Double Disney. |
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26 May 20, 08:44 PM |
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VIP Dibber
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Oh, that last day feeling - it's always such a mixture of emotions I find. I try so hard to make it feel like a proper holiday day, but there's always a tinge of sadness through it Huge yes to that Florida sky though... isn't it marvellous? I miss it.
Anyway, your last day sounds fab. Nice relaxing way to end it with a pool day, and your poolside meals look great. Tiny bit disappointing that your room was serviced so late in the day. Excellent choice of Longhorns for your last night meal, if I may say so. You'll know this already, but we love it there! Ooh, that margarita longpour - fabulous. And the steaks, lovely as always. Good to hear the apple pie was delicious - I haven't tried that pud. Great way to finish your holiday.
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1 Jun 20, 12:46 PM |
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I am not a shopaholic
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It was so nice to relax. We always get to the last day and say we wish we had done more of it ... although o think this trip we had a good balance.
Good old Longhorns. Never let us down yet
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2022 Dom Republic /2019 New Orleans, Jekyll, Hilton Head, Charleston, Savannah, Palm Coast, Clearwater/2019 DLP /2018 Dubai /Miami,New Orleans, Orlando, Largo/2017 Dallas,New Orleans,Little Rock,Eureka Springs,Memphis,Nashville,Orlando/Mar 2017 Orlando, Clearwater, Largo /2016 NYC,Washington, Orlando /2015 Windsor Palms / 2014 Our Wedding Trip - Portofino Bay & Yacht Club / 2013 FantasyWorld Resort/ 2012 East & West Coast. Double Disney. |
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2 Jun 20, 07:36 AM |
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VIP Dibber
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A lovely chilled out last day Amanda. The pool area looks really nice.
Those nachos looks amazing and Longhorn is most certainly a favourite of ours, you just can’t go wrong! I do love a cocktail that lasts for more than just the one drink, a decent cocktail tally there. The going home blues never get easier do they? You feel like you should fit in something before you go but in the back of your mind it’s just prolonging the inevitable |
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5 Jun 20, 06:16 PM |
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I am not a shopaholic
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Oh Alicia, I would love to be having a Longhorns longpour and Flos filet right about now
Yes, definitely agree to that feeling. We were pleased we actually did do something the following day so it didn’t end up just being the “hanging about” day
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2022 Dom Republic /2019 New Orleans, Jekyll, Hilton Head, Charleston, Savannah, Palm Coast, Clearwater/2019 DLP /2018 Dubai /Miami,New Orleans, Orlando, Largo/2017 Dallas,New Orleans,Little Rock,Eureka Springs,Memphis,Nashville,Orlando/Mar 2017 Orlando, Clearwater, Largo /2016 NYC,Washington, Orlando /2015 Windsor Palms / 2014 Our Wedding Trip - Portofino Bay & Yacht Club / 2013 FantasyWorld Resort/ 2012 East & West Coast. Double Disney. |
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