Our local newspaper editor is so funny
; his weekly Sidelines column this week was about his trip to Disney World. He and his wife; son, daughter-in-law and 3 grandchildren returned Monday...his first trip in 23 years!
I'd "warned" him of ALL the changes ... AND ... about he and his wife DRIVING! "Bruce...we consider that the "trip to hell" driving 1-10 to Florida/Disney World; FLY...Magic Express will pick you up at the Airport and deposit you at the front door of Old Key West!" He answered..."No...we like to drive, it's relaxing for us and we plan on making it a 2 day drive so we'll be okay." WELL...he began his article:
"Driving long-distance is usually extremely relaxing for me. I've always felt that the trip is half the fun. We spent a week at Walt Disney World, and the second scariest ride was
the drive east down Interstate 10. Oh my. The
SCARIEST RIDE WAS THE DRIVE COMING BACK. I WARNED HIM!
(He ended his article with...we will not wait another 23 years to go back...and next time WE'RE FLYING!)
I continued reading and was surprised with...
"I give props to my friend, "goopysolelady" who I think must own stock in Disney. As a Dallas Cowboy fan, she is very trusting and she gave me a lot of helpful pointers and hints as we prepared for our journey". Glad to hear he took all my FP suggestions...and meal reservation suggestions...."we had meals scheduled at various times each day, which was a great idea, and even though I walked 121,151 steps and 56.92 miles during the week, I STILL GAINED 4 POUNDS! Even listened when I told him to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours. He's hooked, like the rest of us; the last night they were there his grandson skipped back to their room singing IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL...in his words, all I could see was the joy on his face and in his voice...and that's what these trips are all about.