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  1. sparkyboy

    ridiculous cell phone calls

    I received 3 of these calls yesterday within 15 minute time frame. Fortunately, I still have not needed bail funds.
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    Tell me about cruising to Alaska

    Our family just completed hosted HAL land and sea excursion. We flew into Anchorage, Train to denali for 3 days; bus to Fairbanks for a day; flew from FB to Dawson City; bus to parts of Yukon and finally train into Skagway where we boarded the Volendam and cruised Glacier Bay, port stop at...
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    Hotel for Late Flight Arrival?

    we stayed at Hampton inn recently with a late nite arrival. Free shuttle service and standard breakfast items in the morning. We used our AAA for better rate than rack rate. We used their shuttle service to go back to airport next morning and used DME to our hotel. We checked in, stored...
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    Split stay or entire time at Aulani?

    we stayed in Waikiki for 4 days and then 6 days at Aulani this past summer. Aulani is fairly remote but we scheduled snorkeling and diving trips from Aulani as well as Pearl Harbor. There is an ABC store and small shopping center close to Aulani
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    Must do's-sightseeing and tours

    hike diamond head; bishops museum; Pearl Harbor Polynesian culture center was okay but was "touristy" on our opinion and involved a full day. scuba diving; snorkeling; koahal ranch; north shore drive; Honolulu zoo; shaved ice; hike waterfalls
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    Woman Returns Dried-Out Cut Christmas Tree To Costco...

    My DH had a man bring back a turkey and complained that there was no white mea and wanted a refund. DH turned the bird over and both had a great laugh that customer's wife had cooked the turkey upside down and plated it on the platter the same way. DH indicated that this was a middle aged...
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    Flight Strategy from Midwest to Honolulu

    we are from Des Moines area and I have booked flying from DSM to Minneapolis and then direct to Honolulu arriving at 3p.m on Delta. Our return is AA red eye and we leave around 9 p.m. with a stop in Phoenix and then back to DSM. This will give us last day as full resort day.
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    Grandparent gifts (for Christmas or birthdays)

    A box or two of occasional cards, stationary and several book of stamps. Do they enjoy doing puzzles, word find books or any specific games? Is there a specialty bakery store close by that you could arrange for a pie/ to be delivered every several months so as to spread the gift out during the...
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    What to bring...

    Generally, we initially do a fruit tray, breakfast items (cereal, muffins, coffee and juice) as well as paper products-bathroom tissues, napkins, kleenex, paper plates, and cups. And afterwards, I generally will take over a small casserole, quart of soup, cookies, etc. and spend some time.
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    Washington DC area hotel....***Updated 10/18 with picture!!!

    We recently stayed at the Marriott at Rosslyn Key Bridge and it was a short walk (maybe 3 blocks to Metro). Very convenient.
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    Washington DC

    We stayed at Rosslyn Marriott last summer - Purchased metro smart cards and nearest metro was about 3 blocks. Great location
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    What makes a trip a bad one?

    We were there two weeks ago with our two grandchildren for spring break. On the third day, DGD had stomach flu so I stayed with her at the resort. DH and DGS called to check on us but had a wonderful time at Epcot and HS. And I sat on the balcony reading a book and enjoying the day. Being...
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    Packing tips to keep things organized?

    Don't forget to bring a nite light for the bathroom. I also pack small disposable bathroom cups; squeezable applesauce; small snack packs like animal cookies; cereal packets and breakfast bars; water bottles - can ask for free ice water at the parks; large ziplock bag for phones on the water...
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    OKW Rental vs Value or Moderate

    We are staying at OKW in Studio in March with our 2 grandchildren. OKW is one of their favorite places to stay and we typically spend part of each day doing activities at resort and then will go back to a park in the evening. Close to DTD - just a boat ride away. I do bring extra paper...
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    **EYE cream** on a budget

    I like Olay products but also am a firm believer in lots of water, little sodium and I use coconut oil every night to cleanse my skin.
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    "No more stuff" for christmas ideas

    My 10 yr old twin grands have for the past 4 years, requested " birthday presents" to various charities-one year it was blankets, dog food etc to animal rescue league. Canned goods for Food Bank; new games, books and personal items for Ronald McDonald House. Last year at Christmas they decided...
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    Non Weekend Yard Sale

    I've done Thursday evenings from 3-8 p.m. and also opened early on Friday mornings at 6:30 a.m. to attract shoppers. I also have sold goods as we are setting up --some of my best customers have been the guys roofing, installing siding etc. Let your friends know that they can "pre-shop" before...
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    Closest grocery store to ssr

    we have shopped also at Win Dixie. avoid goodings-extremely high priced. you can also use wegoshopping service and I thought prices were reasonable and did not take away from my vacation time.
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    2 Bedroom Villas at SSR

    did you request a specific section of the resort? 2 bedrooms are located in all sections of the resort.
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    washington dc area hotel location advise

    Thanks-I will check out availability of these hotels for our dates.




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