The Zoo and Magic House saved me on our cross country move!!! We found out the day we were leaving Cali DH had to report in 6 days instead of 15 so we drove to his folks, spent 2 days, then drove to my father's outside STL and DH flew from there to training. I spent a week in STL visiting family but had to entertain DD (almost 4 at the time). We did the zoo twice and spent hours at Magic House! (followed by Ted Drewes, of course!)
I've only booked CL with a discount so no worries there!!Ok, I'm making up my list of my choices for late April next year (actually 2 lists, one with club level choices, and another without) What do you think the odds are on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being forget it, 10 being almost certain) that a bounceback or annual pass discount will be available for any club level room (standard view) at any deluxe resort?
(with the exception of the RPC which is a touch out of my range even at 35percent off)
As for the bounce back offer i'll be in OKW in October, and would be returning end of April.
SWEET!!! Awesome news!My endless checking, just in case, paid off!!!! I just booked the Animation resort cars suites with FREE dining today!! Yesterday I was paying rack rate with NO dining!!!!!!
So excited!!!!!!!!
I did the opposite switch WL to OKW are you using points? Booked in the villas?? BLT is available for my dates but without a discount There are MANY choices all FABULOUSOk, so I think I officially can join this thread if you will have me!?!
We just switched our Aug. trip, to OKW from WL, but man if I could we would be at BCV or BLT. Will probably scour the site until the day we leave, but fat chance it will come available!
There are so many choices, it is so hard to stay happy with one, but with my Mum and Dad coming down for a few days to join us, the 2 bed villa made sense. Really getting excited, is this a sign that I may have made a final decision on a resort?
NICE resort change and WOOHOO for FDI'm bogarting this thread too. I just changed us from CBR to AoA Cars Suite. I looked online today and saw they opened up more rooms and decided that the extra space would be nice. Yay FD!!
Wookie....Happy Anniversary!!! How many years??!!
Heather
I love how relaxing your mini-vaca sounds! I hope you all had a blast! And will def come up with some SoG tips!
Dress shopping was good. Found some good options and helped sister 'realize' her vision - she was stressing because she couldn't articulate what she wanted and we were able to get a good visual to pass on. She loves the colors of a peacock and wanted the bridesmaids to wear black dresses and colored shoes, so we played with color swatches and found 5 colors that work together that pull from the peacock colors and it made decorations and flowers for the wedding fall into place. She's on a budget so we plan on using peacock feathers and silk flowers as the decorations.
Dec in FL is much drier than summer - still chances of rain but no monsoons from what I remember (we lived in Pensacola and Jax). I know what you mean about guilt for trips... some people around us have made some pointed comments about the fact we're going in Sept and in Dec. I just ignored it but I don't see what business it is of others. As my mom always said "people can afford what they want to afford." Also, we scored some great discounts for both trips making them just a hair more than going on one big trip.
And, wookie, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
Things were super crazy this weekend but can finally just enjoy some QT now! Friday we all (DDs, DH, ILs) drove up to my folks to make getting to the wedding in Annapolis on Sat easier (30 min drive v. 1.5 hr). It was hectic and crazy but nice to get the folks together (1800 miles limits their interaction). We did both DDs birthdays as a group (gifts and cake) so that DD6 wouldn't feel bad for 'missing' LO's 1st birthday.
The wedding was nice. While DH was in school a local family 'adopted' him (since the students can't go home often) and it was for his surrogate sister. I just love any excuse to see DH in his dress uniform and dance, and his folks ended up having a better time than they expected. Only downfall was we got back to my folks' close to midnight and the ILs and DD6 left EARLY the next AM. This is the first time DD6 is away for an extended time (so hard on momma!) but she's already having a blast so it makes it easier. Plus, LO is babbling up a storm since things are a bit quieter.
I had a follow-up for my hip yesterday and signs were good. Still need to touch base in a few months for an MRI but doc was happy with progress. I was able to dance all night at the wedding without much drama so I'm super thrilled - I love dancing and this is the first time in 6 years I could really start to let loose.
Today is BM dress shopping round II. Three of the four will be there (as well as bride). I think I found dresses for my DDs on ebay so I'm thrilled those are more affordable and don't mind paying a little more for mine (sister is open but we both like a more expensive one for me).
I can't believe it's July!!! I've been booked for Sept trip for a year! And all those RCers whose trips seemed eons away are here! *HUGS* to you all and I wish nothing but and !!!!
for Ted Drewes!! We live just down the street from one. We like to walk after dinner with DD and it's just awesome. My favorite is their mint chocolate oreo concrete.
Anyway -- it's 12:30 am and I've been battling a horrendous summer cold for the past day. I'm afraid its headed for my chest as its feeling quite heavy and I have a nasty bronchial cough so therefore I cannot sleep. Thank goodness for the DIS and Netflix! I am thankful DH took some vacation days (starting today) to help with DD and try to repair our grill.
Next week is our FP+ day and I am no where near ready. Its funny because for a while there it felt like the trip was light years away and now here it is, JULY and before long we'll be running around like mad people. First and foremost, I need to get better. Being an asthmatic I cannot let things go on for too long.
Hope all is well, and happy 4th of July if I don't "see" you before then! Enjoy your time with friends and family!
Ok, so I think I officially can join this thread if you will have me!?!
We just switched our Aug. trip, to OKW from WL, but man if I could we would be at BCV or BLT. Will probably scour the site until the day we leave, but fat chance it will come available!
There are so many choices, it is so hard to stay happy with one, but with my Mum and Dad coming down for a few days to join us, the 2 bed villa made sense. Really getting excited, is this a sign that I may have made a final decision on a resort?
I'm bogarting this thread too. I just changed us from CBR to AoA Cars Suite. I looked online today and saw they opened up more rooms and decided that the extra space would be nice. Yay FD!!
Happy Tuesday
An early morning pic from Fort Wilderness....
Koh.... Here's a little for safe travels and a fabulous trip!!! Y'all deserve it!!!! Everyone is excited for ya!!!
Sue & Jen.... Happy Canada Day!!!!
Wookie....Happy Anniversary!!! How many years??!!
dimn...Did you have a good weekend??
Mouse...Any new clothes, yet???
hallie.... I would totally go with the WL JMO, of course Such a beautiful resort. And if the pool is under construction, you can use FW or CR.
princess....GF all the way!!! Love it!!!!
Pas... you working today??
A big to anyone I missed!!!
Heather
Do resort changers bother the CMs on the reservations phone line?
When I call they seem to know about my past trips, when I went and where I stayed. It's kinda creepy. I can just imagine them seeing that you've switched resorts 3 or 4 times and getting testy.
I've already switched my rooms around once but I plan on more changes as I am still very undecided
Waving hi to all the new happy and excited new RCers!! Congrats to those who have made changes and snagged FD!! Wishing those on their way a fabulous trip!! And thanks to our Heather for the fab pics!!
More please!!!
Thank you Sue!!!Heather love the early morning pic is there any other kind?
Thanks everyone for the Canada Day wishes and Happy July 4thto all of you!
I'm off today, had an uneventful night at work THE BEST kind of night. Today I will be deciding whether or not to keep my Frozen tickets for DHS DH said it's not worth itPas... Hoping you'll be relaxing soon with no work! Of course I use that term loosely Running a home is work, too
Do resort changers bother the CMs on the reservations phone line?
When I call they seem to know about my past trips, when I went and where I stayed. It's kinda creepy. I can just imagine them seeing that you've switched resorts 3 or 4 times and getting testy.
I've already switched my rooms around once but I plan on more changes as I am still very undecided
Don't worry about it, it's their job
Some people on here have changed a lot more than that too.
I do however feel guilty when I call to change but it's our trip and if a better room opens up at a good rate I book online and call to cancel.
Ok Jeanette I might have meant you!
I did the opposite switch WL to OKW are you using points? Booked in the villas?? BLT is available for my dates but without a discount There are MANY choices all FABULOUS
wookie... for 19 years!!!!! What a blessing! Hope you have many more!
Heather
Do resort changers bother the CMs on the reservations phone line?
When I call they seem to know about my past trips, when I went and where I stayed. It's kinda creepy. I can just imagine them seeing that you've switched resorts 3 or 4 times and getting testy.
I've already switched my rooms around once but I plan on more changes as I am still very undecided
To be honest, not as well as I would like. Unfortunately DD and DH have come down with something similar. I think we'll just cancel our plans and stay home. No sense in getting others ill.Hello
piglet...feeling any better??
for Ted Drewes!! We live just down the street from one. We like to walk after dinner with DD and it's just awesome. My favorite is their mint chocolate oreo concrete.
Anyway -- it's 12:30 am and I've been battling a horrendous summer cold for the past day. I'm afraid its headed for my chest as its feeling quite heavy and I have a nasty bronchial cough so therefore I cannot sleep. Thank goodness for the DIS and Netflix! I am thankful DH took some vacation days (starting today) to help with DD and try to repair our grill.
Next week is our FP+ day and I am no where near ready. Its funny because for a while there it felt like the trip was light years away and now here it is, JULY and before long we'll be running around like mad people. First and foremost, I need to get better. Being an asthmatic I cannot let things go on for too long.
Hope all is well, and happy 4th of July if I don't "see" you before then! Enjoy your time with friends and family!
My endless checking, just in case, paid off!!!! I just booked the Animation resort cars suites with FREE dining today!! Yesterday I was paying rack rate with NO dining!!!!!!
So excited!!!!!!!!
Ok, so I think I officially can join this thread if you will have me!?!
We just switched our Aug. trip, to OKW from WL, but man if I could we would be at BCV or BLT. Will probably scour the site until the day we leave, but fat chance it will come available!
There are so many choices, it is so hard to stay happy with one, but with my Mum and Dad coming down for a few days to join us, the 2 bed villa made sense. Really getting excited, is this a sign that I may have made a final decision on a resort?
I'm bogarting this thread too. I just changed us from CBR to AoA Cars Suite. I looked online today and saw they opened up more rooms and decided that the extra space would be nice. Yay FD!!
Ok, I'm making up my list of my choices for late April next year (actually 2 lists, one with club level choices, and another without) What do you think the odds are on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being forget it, 10 being almost certain) that a bounceback or annual pass discount will be available for any club level room (standard view) at any deluxe resort?
(with the exception of the RPC which is a touch out of my range even at 35percent off)
As for the bounce back offer i'll be in OKW in October, and would be returning end of April.
Beautiful picture!!
19 years
It really was. I would love to do it more. The only problem is, the floor around the only toilet in the house, the inlaws don't think would hold the weight of my DH. Which means we have to rent a hotel room 20 minutes away. Other than that, it makes for a great weekend.
Black dresses with different colored shoes sounds really cool. We have a peacock that belongs to our next door neighbor, but usually roosts at night in our yard. He is just so beautiful!!
Plus, my friend's hubby hasn't passes his PT test, so there is no need in getting him all grumpy about me going if we end up not going any way. Although, I am totally sure he will pass it this month.
I love a man in a military dress uniform!!
I'm glad your hip is doing so well and you were able to let loose on the dance floor.
Do resort changers bother the CMs on the reservations phone line?
When I call they seem to know about my past trips, when I went and where I stayed. It's kinda creepy. I can just imagine them seeing that you've switched resorts 3 or 4 times and getting testy.
I've already switched my rooms around once but I plan on more changes as I am still very undecided