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- May 15, 2007
SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER.........
What a night we had. Not in a good way..........Around midnight I woke up feeling awful, light headed, headache, achy .......and freezing. Not just cold but actual shivering and shaking.........at first I didn't want to disturb Tom so I moved over to the other bed and hoped I would fall back over to sleep. But before too long I began to get worried as I was getting palpitations.....then I realised what was happening.....the chicken stingers I had earlier must have had msg and another ingredient I am allergic to in it. I ask everywhere I go where it`s a possibility but never thought about them. I felt relief as now I knew what was wrong.........I went back over to the other bed as I knew Tom is like a radiator, so I knew I`d get warm. Unfortunately I didn't realise how cold I was and almost scared him half to death when I get back in and put my ice block feet against him.......lol.....bless him......he got such a scare.......but when he sees I`m a bit unwell he`s immediately worried. I cant stop shaking at this point and he is getting more worried. I know it will pass, but for a while it`s not pleasant. He wraps me in every blanket there is, puts socks on me and turns the heat up, that`s a first here.......Eventually after a while the shaking subsides and I start to warm slightly.......he at one point said I felt like there wasn't an ounce of body heat in me.........but, I fall asleep and wake up around 6 like a hot water bottle........finally warm.
But, it doesn't bode well for the rest of the day when you`ve barely had a couple of hours sleep.
So, its just after 6.30 by the time we get out of bed and I head straight for the shower.......always feel good to start the day with.....some folks it`s coffee first......shower for me.
Today was going to be another relaxing day, especially now as we were tired. But, having been coming to Orlando for 10 years on the trot, we have no need to fill every day with activities or events.......sometimes it`s just nice to chill out and just spend time together without an event. And today is going to be one of those days.......
We head up to the Club Lounge for breakfast, I am so ready for coffee this morning! We see a few more people we recognise from last year......nice to see them again. But, we head for the breakfast and have fruit, meat and mini donuts......ideal breakfast!!!
There really is a good selection for breakfast.....I thought I had taken pictures of the muffins, pastries etc, but I can`t find them, thanks Photobucket.....but they are nice. Also cereals, toast, juices and coffee tea and such. Bottles of water you can ask for as they don't leave them out.
We take our time this morning........sun is shining and looks so beautiful outside......I am so ready to go. We are heading to the Mall at Millenia........our favourite mall in Orlando. It`s fresh and airy and never seems overly busy even on a Saturday. It has a good selection of stores we love, and some we just like to look into. But we can always spend a good couple of hours there, and of course that makes it harder for me to try and convince people I am not a shopper!!! I`m really not, but theres something about Orlando that just encourages it.........my reasoning of course.......
It`s a 5 minute drive from Universal.......this road is always busy no matter when you go on it, but it`s a straight road......
I like this mall......but today we were here for Tom to treat himself to a watch he had seen and wanted to get. I was sure we would get it in this mall. So despite having to walk past some stores I wanted to go in, we headed straight for the watch. It was a Bulova one he wanted.....and we found it immediately. So, he tried it on and got a few links removed and that was his shopping done. It`s funny when you just find the right thing you know and it was a nice watch.......bulkier than he usually wears but it suited him.
Probably not the best picture.....but like Kyle a few years ago who photobombed some pictures with his new Bulova I was sure Tom would do the same.......lol........but it is a nice watch. So with the quickest purchase imaginable, we headed back out of the store and Tom said we were going to Tiffany. I was getting a new laptop for my birthday, despite having what Tom jokingly calls my 2 best friends, my 2 ipads.......
I still love a laptop. So I had no real plans for a Tiffany gift as I was getting other presents too.....but who turns down a visit to Tiffany! And one of my husbands favourite watches.......TAG.......he does like those......
So we went in and had a really good look around........I could spend hours in here alone......jewellery is beautiful and they do take extra special care of you when you go in here. But, despite my search I really didn't see anything I wanted. I don't wear a lot of jewellery.....my watch, wedding and engagement rings, the first Tiffany necklace I got and the silver bangle my best friend gave me. I do have other stuff, but I like what I have on. I tell Tom we`ll come back another day and see if there`s anything jumps out at me.
Now I was hungry.......we didn't want a lot as we were eating out at Ocean Prime tonight, so just something just to fill our tummies would do right now. We planned to eat at Cheesecake Factory another day, so for now we would be happy to eat in the food court. So many choices in there, but after last night I avoided the Chinese type places and stuck to pizza......love a slice of Sbarro mall pizza..........We got a slice each of Pepperoni and Hawaiian......with a salad.....nice.......
Pizza is so good. We stop ourselves from ordering another slice each as it`s so tasty.......but we don't. This food court is so clean, bright and spacious........and as we take the trays to the trash I hear someone say my name......I turn and a lady is smiling at me........I don't know her but she immediately says "Carole" oh she says, it is you, I thought it was.......I guessed she must have read the trip report and she said her son said she musn`t come over to speak to me.......he was 17.....lol.....I told her I was glad she did. Her name was Allison and I cant remember her sons name. But she was from Texas and didn't know about this Mall till she saw it in the trip report. She was so nice and was leaving next day, we chatted briefly and then said our goodbyes. This was one of the reasons for the trip report title......it wouldn't be the last time it happened
We went the other way towards Macy now........I wanted to get some new make up again......I love the Clinique counter here.......
Today I didn't get much.....a chubby lipstick and eye stick.......he said the bonus gifts would be given out after the 27th so come back then......they give you a little gift bag filled with goodies......so I said I`d buy the rest next week, I was in no rush for anything.
Went to Williams and Sonoma and a couple of other stores. Then I began to feel incredibly tired so back to hotel for us.
Love coming back into this lobby area........
Tom said he could go a snooze too, so we headed straight to our room which had been cleaned really early this morning. We literally pulled the drapes and dropped off for around 3 hours. Only in Orlando do we ever do that! But we awoke very refreshed and ready to go out later.
We finally got showered and changed and headed up to CL. We were taking an ODC tonight, so Tom could get a drink too.......
Yep, didn't take him long to show off his new purchase.......lol.......I would get this a lot tonight......him and Kyle both love watches so it`s nice when they treat themselves to a new one. We sit for a couple of hours tonight and didn't touch any of the food as we wanted to be hungry later. But we chatted, and chatted to staff who are just the friendliest folks......
Eventually hunger starts to take precedent........although the lounge is always nice and quiet when food isn't being served, so its nice to chat easier to staff as they`re not as busy. But we head downstairs and go outside for the car.......it is hot still outside.......its easy for us to forget in the A/C just how hot it is outside, but we are soon reminded......
We do stop for a couple of pictures as always, and another new watch photobomb......
But, we head down and one of the young lads gets us a car immediately. We tell him Ocean Prime and he asks is that at Pointe Orlando.......eh, no we tell him its on Sand Lake Road......so he heads in the right direction and when he turns into Sand Lake he drives right past it........lol......we tell him his mistake and he turns at the first opportunity....oh dear.......but we arrive in plenty of time for our reservation.
We adore this restaurant. It is elegant and beautiful and serves the best food. Now, we love Longhorn Steakhouse, we go every year and have done since 07.......its fine for cheap and cheerful steaks and have to say they`re always lovely and we wouldn't miss going there.......but the steaks we have had from here are totally sublime. You could have eaten the filet with a small plastic spoon, the most tender steak I have ever eaten anywhere. So we were looking forward to this meal.
As we enter Lori, who is not the boss but second in command, immediately remembers us from last year...... she gives us a big hug and welcomes us back again.....and she can`t believe its been a year........we chat while she takes us to our table. We see Dan our favourite waiter from last year, and he is now in charge of the floor......he sees us and comes over and says he remembers us.......I tell him his name is Dan (which he knows of course) and he is surprised we remembered.....he asks my husband if he still watched Dr Who........my goodness that is a memory.......they had a whole big discussion about it one of the visits last time. He wa so nice and said he remembered us as we were just lovely......awww....nice to hear.
Our waiter for tonight came over and he was the other waiter we had last year......so it was like a little reunion. Kevin also said he remembered us. So time to order a drink........we did plan on a bottle of wine, but first I was having my favourite cocktail........Berries and Bubbles.......Tom ordered a glass of wine to try and if we liked that we would get a bottle.
Absolutely beautiful. Its very refreshing and strong at the same time......I could drink them all night......but Tom had enjoyed his glass of wine so we ordered a bottle of it......Kevin immediately offered me the chance to taste it and if I didn't like it we could choose something else......I knew I`d like it though as we tend to like the same wines.
Now wine was sorted, it was time for food..........Tom was having surf and turf and I chose a dynamite sushi......
The surf and turf was scallops and braised beef short rib in a little sauce on top of I think a little mashed potato.....he adores that starter......and the sushi was gorgeous.......nice and spicy without being overpowered. For entrees Tom ordered the NY strip medium, I ordered the 9oz filet medium rare. Sides were jalapeno potatoes and honeyed carrots.......although they were off the main menu now, they had them to go with a meal that was on the Magical Dining menu, so we could get them.........they were nice!!!
My steak always looks tiny in pictures.......but it was honestly scrumptious!!! Tasty, moist and so flavourful......Tom`s was exactly the same and cooked to perfection.......the potatoes were exquisite and just the right amount of jalapeno.....carrots were sweet and cooked just the way we like.......almost caramel like at times.
We blissfully enjoyed every mouthful.......and as always, have no room for dessert......but we ask Kevin to take a picture.......he took two......one Tom had his eyes closed and the other I have mine closed......so I chose this one.... with Tom`s blessing.....
We were all set to go and it took us a while as we got chatting to Lori and Dan again, then eventually Lori called us one of the car companies she uses and the lady arrived in seconds........we said goodbye and thanked them again for a wonderful evening.......it really was. I think this is our favourite restaurant in Orlando. They really do make you feel like old friends returning and will definitely go back next year again.
Only a few moments back to the hotel and we stopped to speak to a duty manager for a few minutes.....only for a chat as she was in the lobby, not for any other reason.......she just asked how our trip was going and such......always such a nice touch. We took a few more pictures (of course) in lobby. One of the duty managers we know chatted on offered to take a picture of both of us.......always nice.
It`s now just after 11pm and we decide to just go straight to bed.......we did think about being very enthusiastic and head to Citywalk, but that thought lasted about 10 seconds......plus I had heels on.......so room it was. We put on the TV and had some water then lights out hoping we would get a better night than the last.
What a night we had. Not in a good way..........Around midnight I woke up feeling awful, light headed, headache, achy .......and freezing. Not just cold but actual shivering and shaking.........at first I didn't want to disturb Tom so I moved over to the other bed and hoped I would fall back over to sleep. But before too long I began to get worried as I was getting palpitations.....then I realised what was happening.....the chicken stingers I had earlier must have had msg and another ingredient I am allergic to in it. I ask everywhere I go where it`s a possibility but never thought about them. I felt relief as now I knew what was wrong.........I went back over to the other bed as I knew Tom is like a radiator, so I knew I`d get warm. Unfortunately I didn't realise how cold I was and almost scared him half to death when I get back in and put my ice block feet against him.......lol.....bless him......he got such a scare.......but when he sees I`m a bit unwell he`s immediately worried. I cant stop shaking at this point and he is getting more worried. I know it will pass, but for a while it`s not pleasant. He wraps me in every blanket there is, puts socks on me and turns the heat up, that`s a first here.......Eventually after a while the shaking subsides and I start to warm slightly.......he at one point said I felt like there wasn't an ounce of body heat in me.........but, I fall asleep and wake up around 6 like a hot water bottle........finally warm.
But, it doesn't bode well for the rest of the day when you`ve barely had a couple of hours sleep.
So, its just after 6.30 by the time we get out of bed and I head straight for the shower.......always feel good to start the day with.....some folks it`s coffee first......shower for me.
Today was going to be another relaxing day, especially now as we were tired. But, having been coming to Orlando for 10 years on the trot, we have no need to fill every day with activities or events.......sometimes it`s just nice to chill out and just spend time together without an event. And today is going to be one of those days.......
We head up to the Club Lounge for breakfast, I am so ready for coffee this morning! We see a few more people we recognise from last year......nice to see them again. But, we head for the breakfast and have fruit, meat and mini donuts......ideal breakfast!!!
There really is a good selection for breakfast.....I thought I had taken pictures of the muffins, pastries etc, but I can`t find them, thanks Photobucket.....but they are nice. Also cereals, toast, juices and coffee tea and such. Bottles of water you can ask for as they don't leave them out.
We take our time this morning........sun is shining and looks so beautiful outside......I am so ready to go. We are heading to the Mall at Millenia........our favourite mall in Orlando. It`s fresh and airy and never seems overly busy even on a Saturday. It has a good selection of stores we love, and some we just like to look into. But we can always spend a good couple of hours there, and of course that makes it harder for me to try and convince people I am not a shopper!!! I`m really not, but theres something about Orlando that just encourages it.........my reasoning of course.......
It`s a 5 minute drive from Universal.......this road is always busy no matter when you go on it, but it`s a straight road......
I like this mall......but today we were here for Tom to treat himself to a watch he had seen and wanted to get. I was sure we would get it in this mall. So despite having to walk past some stores I wanted to go in, we headed straight for the watch. It was a Bulova one he wanted.....and we found it immediately. So, he tried it on and got a few links removed and that was his shopping done. It`s funny when you just find the right thing you know and it was a nice watch.......bulkier than he usually wears but it suited him.
Probably not the best picture.....but like Kyle a few years ago who photobombed some pictures with his new Bulova I was sure Tom would do the same.......lol........but it is a nice watch. So with the quickest purchase imaginable, we headed back out of the store and Tom said we were going to Tiffany. I was getting a new laptop for my birthday, despite having what Tom jokingly calls my 2 best friends, my 2 ipads.......
I still love a laptop. So I had no real plans for a Tiffany gift as I was getting other presents too.....but who turns down a visit to Tiffany! And one of my husbands favourite watches.......TAG.......he does like those......
So we went in and had a really good look around........I could spend hours in here alone......jewellery is beautiful and they do take extra special care of you when you go in here. But, despite my search I really didn't see anything I wanted. I don't wear a lot of jewellery.....my watch, wedding and engagement rings, the first Tiffany necklace I got and the silver bangle my best friend gave me. I do have other stuff, but I like what I have on. I tell Tom we`ll come back another day and see if there`s anything jumps out at me.
Now I was hungry.......we didn't want a lot as we were eating out at Ocean Prime tonight, so just something just to fill our tummies would do right now. We planned to eat at Cheesecake Factory another day, so for now we would be happy to eat in the food court. So many choices in there, but after last night I avoided the Chinese type places and stuck to pizza......love a slice of Sbarro mall pizza..........We got a slice each of Pepperoni and Hawaiian......with a salad.....nice.......
Pizza is so good. We stop ourselves from ordering another slice each as it`s so tasty.......but we don't. This food court is so clean, bright and spacious........and as we take the trays to the trash I hear someone say my name......I turn and a lady is smiling at me........I don't know her but she immediately says "Carole" oh she says, it is you, I thought it was.......I guessed she must have read the trip report and she said her son said she musn`t come over to speak to me.......he was 17.....lol.....I told her I was glad she did. Her name was Allison and I cant remember her sons name. But she was from Texas and didn't know about this Mall till she saw it in the trip report. She was so nice and was leaving next day, we chatted briefly and then said our goodbyes. This was one of the reasons for the trip report title......it wouldn't be the last time it happened
We went the other way towards Macy now........I wanted to get some new make up again......I love the Clinique counter here.......
Today I didn't get much.....a chubby lipstick and eye stick.......he said the bonus gifts would be given out after the 27th so come back then......they give you a little gift bag filled with goodies......so I said I`d buy the rest next week, I was in no rush for anything.
Went to Williams and Sonoma and a couple of other stores. Then I began to feel incredibly tired so back to hotel for us.
Love coming back into this lobby area........
Tom said he could go a snooze too, so we headed straight to our room which had been cleaned really early this morning. We literally pulled the drapes and dropped off for around 3 hours. Only in Orlando do we ever do that! But we awoke very refreshed and ready to go out later.
We finally got showered and changed and headed up to CL. We were taking an ODC tonight, so Tom could get a drink too.......
Yep, didn't take him long to show off his new purchase.......lol.......I would get this a lot tonight......him and Kyle both love watches so it`s nice when they treat themselves to a new one. We sit for a couple of hours tonight and didn't touch any of the food as we wanted to be hungry later. But we chatted, and chatted to staff who are just the friendliest folks......
Eventually hunger starts to take precedent........although the lounge is always nice and quiet when food isn't being served, so its nice to chat easier to staff as they`re not as busy. But we head downstairs and go outside for the car.......it is hot still outside.......its easy for us to forget in the A/C just how hot it is outside, but we are soon reminded......
We do stop for a couple of pictures as always, and another new watch photobomb......
But, we head down and one of the young lads gets us a car immediately. We tell him Ocean Prime and he asks is that at Pointe Orlando.......eh, no we tell him its on Sand Lake Road......so he heads in the right direction and when he turns into Sand Lake he drives right past it........lol......we tell him his mistake and he turns at the first opportunity....oh dear.......but we arrive in plenty of time for our reservation.
We adore this restaurant. It is elegant and beautiful and serves the best food. Now, we love Longhorn Steakhouse, we go every year and have done since 07.......its fine for cheap and cheerful steaks and have to say they`re always lovely and we wouldn't miss going there.......but the steaks we have had from here are totally sublime. You could have eaten the filet with a small plastic spoon, the most tender steak I have ever eaten anywhere. So we were looking forward to this meal.
As we enter Lori, who is not the boss but second in command, immediately remembers us from last year...... she gives us a big hug and welcomes us back again.....and she can`t believe its been a year........we chat while she takes us to our table. We see Dan our favourite waiter from last year, and he is now in charge of the floor......he sees us and comes over and says he remembers us.......I tell him his name is Dan (which he knows of course) and he is surprised we remembered.....he asks my husband if he still watched Dr Who........my goodness that is a memory.......they had a whole big discussion about it one of the visits last time. He wa so nice and said he remembered us as we were just lovely......awww....nice to hear.
Our waiter for tonight came over and he was the other waiter we had last year......so it was like a little reunion. Kevin also said he remembered us. So time to order a drink........we did plan on a bottle of wine, but first I was having my favourite cocktail........Berries and Bubbles.......Tom ordered a glass of wine to try and if we liked that we would get a bottle.
Absolutely beautiful. Its very refreshing and strong at the same time......I could drink them all night......but Tom had enjoyed his glass of wine so we ordered a bottle of it......Kevin immediately offered me the chance to taste it and if I didn't like it we could choose something else......I knew I`d like it though as we tend to like the same wines.
Now wine was sorted, it was time for food..........Tom was having surf and turf and I chose a dynamite sushi......
The surf and turf was scallops and braised beef short rib in a little sauce on top of I think a little mashed potato.....he adores that starter......and the sushi was gorgeous.......nice and spicy without being overpowered. For entrees Tom ordered the NY strip medium, I ordered the 9oz filet medium rare. Sides were jalapeno potatoes and honeyed carrots.......although they were off the main menu now, they had them to go with a meal that was on the Magical Dining menu, so we could get them.........they were nice!!!
My steak always looks tiny in pictures.......but it was honestly scrumptious!!! Tasty, moist and so flavourful......Tom`s was exactly the same and cooked to perfection.......the potatoes were exquisite and just the right amount of jalapeno.....carrots were sweet and cooked just the way we like.......almost caramel like at times.
We blissfully enjoyed every mouthful.......and as always, have no room for dessert......but we ask Kevin to take a picture.......he took two......one Tom had his eyes closed and the other I have mine closed......so I chose this one....
with Tom`s blessing.....
We were all set to go and it took us a while as we got chatting to Lori and Dan again, then eventually Lori called us one of the car companies she uses and the lady arrived in seconds........we said goodbye and thanked them again for a wonderful evening.......it really was. I think this is our favourite restaurant in Orlando. They really do make you feel like old friends returning and will definitely go back next year again.
Only a few moments back to the hotel and we stopped to speak to a duty manager for a few minutes.....only for a chat as she was in the lobby, not for any other reason.......she just asked how our trip was going and such......always such a nice touch. We took a few more pictures (of course) in lobby. One of the duty managers we know chatted on offered to take a picture of both of us.......always nice.
It`s now just after 11pm and we decide to just go straight to bed.......we did think about being very enthusiastic and head to Citywalk, but that thought lasted about 10 seconds......plus I had heels on.......so room it was. We put on the TV and had some water then lights out hoping we would get a better night than the last.
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. Love Tom's new watch, those teal 'hands' are striking. 
Disneymom2kiddos.........Thank you very much!!! So nice to hear you've enjoyed reading them.....can definitely recommend Ocean Prime......always been exceptional......I`m sure you`ll enjoy it...
