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2 - Let me know how upgrading to the Premium card goes. I've been debating. I put all my work expenses on that card (that gets reimbursed) so I've been racking up points to support my habit.
I know what you mean...I got the first offer sometime in January or February and it took me until April to finally go ahead and pull the trigger. I guess it boils down to the extra 1% on gas and groceries. If you spend at least $4,900 on those in the year, it'll pay for the annual fee. But right now, during the 3-month introductory period, it's pretty sweet watching the additional 3% (on gas, groceries, restaurants, and Disney) roll in. (Current cardholders who upgrade get that deal, whereas new applicants get $100.)
3 - If you forget the night vision goggles, there's a spy store here in Melbourne -- no joke.
Ooo, that sounds cool. Looks like Melbourne is around half-an-hour to 45 minutes from Vero. What's the name of it?
4 - Thanks for the link to the Sebastian Inlet State Park. I've added it to my "list of things to do within an hours drive." The list is quite long!
You're quite welcome. I think I have a saved favorite on a different computer of their webpage that describes the turtle walks, but I couldn't find it when I was doing the update last night, so just linked to their main page. The number I called to register is (772) 388-2750.
ETA: And 5 - I bought Sham-Wows a couple years ago to bring with me to the parks for after a rain shower that I could wipe down benches. I keep bringing them and I've never had to use them! Geoff also has a stock-pile of micro-fiber cloths because they're good for electronics.
I just remember using one of Judy's PChef microfiber towels to dry off after Kali soaked me. These are smaller, but they might work...although there'd be a whole lot of wringing-out and reusing.
Cool update, even cooler gadget.
I could have all sorts of myrthdom with that one. Targeting water balloon launchers, locating small water foul in the dead of night, finding my change when it falls under the bed...talk about the gift that keeps on giving!
Oh, I know you could! Back when we first got it I sent the kids way out in the backyard to test whether I could see them, and it worked better than I had hoped. It was winter (right after Christmas) and a very dark night. The distance out on the savanna is what I'm not sure if it'll be up to the task.
Oh, and I hope all is going well out in Glennboland.
Not too bad Biscuit, thanks for asking. 'Course I'm fixin' to go on a trip to Disney, so I can't complain....not on these boards anyway!
We spent part of Memorial Day weekend helping my mom sort some boxes from the attic. Lo and behold, in the bottom of one, we found an envelope with "Disney 1976" on it. It was photos from my first ever trip to The World. It was pretty cool finding them I have to say.
How cool! We ran across some stuff from a trip Judy took back in the 80's a while back also.
I went back and added them to Biscuit's Grand Adventure to the chapter my dad wrote about that first trip.
I'll check it out. Feel free to post a link here so others can find it as well.
I hope you guys have a fantastic trip. Excited you are counting weeks and not months. And soon it will be days and not weeks!
Thanks GB!
Since we had planned to be there at the same time as your upcoming excursion, I shall endeavor to avoid any fits of jealousy. I plan to have random pizza's delivered to our resort at all hours of the night, but I wouldn't say I'm jealous. After all, who wouldn't be thrilled to give up Disney in exchange for a summer trip to their mother in law's house.
You should see me sitting here holding my hands out, making that weighing motion, trying to determine between Disney and MIL's house.
I'd take the pizzas, but they're not pre-paid are they. Nuts.
Yay for your trip coming up so soon!!!! And night vision goggles - how awesome!! Hopefully you'll see lots of animals with them!
Thanks Sara. I hope so too. We'll have to see if they work well from our balcony or if we'll need to go to some other viewing areas where we can get closer.
Your trip is so close.
Lots of good purchases and I am sure all will be used for good and not evil.
Oh yes, I'm sure!
No Judys but since I turned in early, It is onelilspark for the win!!!!
Kelly was due for a win!
). Since Creighton was born (2009) she has had colon cancer and a year later liver cancer and so we feel as though we need to be closer to her and let her have a better relationship with Creighton in case something does happen to her. 
There's definitely something to be said for small-town life and raising kids. And congrats on your degree! 
Thanks for checking in.
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