All hail the queen of organization!!
No way would I have managed to squeeze in a trip to the mall too!
at the two different sized shoes! Did he notice it at all during the trip? I have one foot that is a bit bigger and if it worked out right (the bigger shoe on that foot) I probably wouldn't have noticed!
If you were leaving at 10pm, yes you might be able to squeeze in a trip to the mall. Or two malls!
No, he didn't notice it and since it was bigger, versus smaller, we just rolled with it. Not that I had much choice.
You do bring a lot of stuff for food in the villa. I should try that sometime. But we hardly get the 1BR so we'd have to make do with a toaster and microwave.
It is much more difficult in a studio. For a studio I actually packed plates, bowls, silverware, knife and a cutting board.
but we cooked a bit less and certainly simpler meals. I wouldn't do it with all four of us, but then again I can't stand all 4 of us in one room anyway unless I absolutely have to and even then, it's just one night. Unless it's just Jeff and I, I want that kitchen, bedroom and laundry!
The red-eye reminds me of our overnight drives. But it takes longer in the car.
and one of us always has to be awake!
So glad you're on WDW property! Can't wait to see the villa!
Yes, awake is rather key for those long drives isn't it?
Isn't there usually a movie/advertisement playing on the bus from MCO? That driver sounds annoying...especially that early in the morning!
Yes, though honestly he kept distracting me from it though I tried to tune him out. Very annoying that early.
Funny about the shoes, but hopefully it wasn't an issue...poor packing choices by one of us has resulted in a trip to the New Balance store while at WDW
Poor packing choices may have resulted in some extra shopping for at least one member of our group.
Hi!! I'm joining in!! I will try to stay caught up!! I just need to go back and read now!!
Thrilled to have you here!
Wow! You really are organized to get all the errands run, packing done and still make the red eye, 2 different sized shoes and all!
Glad everyone arrived in one piece!
The mall (malls lol) thing was really a bonus errand simply because we did have the time. They would have lived without the new shoes. I was happy I still got my workout in and Evan had his trombone lesson. The rest was gravy.
BTW, I found a pre-cruise package at the Sheraton in San Juan with transfers from the airport and to the cruise terminal through Costco. For 3 nights for me, its running about $500. $100 non-refundable deposit and balance due 45 days out.
Jill in CO
I saw that! Right now it still looks like a better deal to keep the AAA Sheraton booking I have ($170 night, 2 night min) and then just taxi to the hotel from the airport ($21). Port looks literally walkable from the hotel but I suppose we will see. I checked out
DCL's transfer option and they want $80 for the 2 of us. No thanks!!!
Of course if we are going to be there 2 nights...Jeff might actually prefer a beach hotel. In theory we could have a full day at the beach on the 19th, check in at 11 on the 20th when boarding starts and then get back off and spend the afternoon in OSJ if things go as they kind of look like they are. Or drop our bags at 11, play all afternoon in OSJ and then board early evening. I may make 2 hotel reservations so I have options.
I've been mucking around and have a rather devious plan that is forming in my mind.
To get the best airfare, ideally we'd leave on Weds but I really can't, Thursday is pushing it as it is. We'd also need to come back Sunday or Monday. If I have to pay that much, I'd just as soon have the longer trip and spend what I would have spent on the Fri-Sat flights and stay where we'd like to be before and after. In viewing my options of cities to fly through it comes down to JFK, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Boston and...Orlando.
It seems to me that...if we come back on the 27th, via Orlando, why F&W may have just started and a 2 night layover might be a rather fabulous thing.
Right now I think the option I like best (or that is the most cost efficient) is Jet Blue there on a red eye (via JFK), then SW to MCO, layover and then Alaska to SEA. We will see. Jet Blue will have rates out in about a month but SW will be quite some time still. I actually really like the Jet Blue red eye options as they have you landing at between 2-4 am. At that hour we'd feel like it was midnight and could check in, go to sleep and really have a full day in SJ on the 19th plus a pretty full one on the 20th since the ship leaves so late. I could book the Alaska end part now. If things land where I think they might, and if I use miles on a leg, I can do it for about 1k.
Out of curiosity I checked, DCL would charge us $867.50 each for the flights and ground transfers...yikes! Current rates if we booked today, best I can do for both of us is $1200 but that's with a Sunday direct flight back and I really don't want 2 nights in SJ prior AND 1 after.
I really need to confirm my folks can watch the E's!!!!!!!!
So... what are you saying about them now?
one word
teenagers
I wish DW was as easy to convince as you are.
Oh I didn't need convincing, Jeff did. I have that plane as leverage though.
Wow... that would definitely add up fast. I can't even imagine packing all that for a flight.
Oh I bet you pack as much, it's just different. Stroller, diaper bag, car seat, diapers, formula, bottles, snacks, toys for the plane, etc etc etc. I don't have to deal with that anymore.
The "sleeping" arrangements on the flight seem pretty horrible, but at least you ended up at Disney World... So I guess that's a fair trade-off.
For us, it's worth it. We lose an entire day of vacation otherwise and the kids never make the time change. 5 uncomfortable hours are very much worth the trade off.
I had a bunch of multi quotes but ditched them.
First have to share that I love how much time you & Jeff put into each other. A good marriage doesn't just happen. its work! Joe and I had quite a few years before Katie, so it was a big adjustment the first few years not having that time to ourselves. We have her 8 years of uninterrupted time - and then realized we needed some "us" time. We are working on more of that - and yup, definitely have those nights with very little to chat about, but that's okay. Every moment doesn't need to be filled in with talking.
It's all about balance. Some times I think we have too much to say.
It's funny, we tried to see a movie on Saturday night but it was sold out. So instead we went out for dessert and a drink and chatted about that while we were bummed about the movie, we couldn't chat at the movie, and all that mattered was that we were out together so it was all good.
So was the carrot cake.
Even the review of the BFP has my head spinning a bit.
Now, your travel day.
you are so organized....and what a great way to "kill time" on leaving day by taking the E's to the mall. I remember one trip where we had a late flight. OMG I was beside myself
all day with anticipation. Planning a task would have been a good idea.
I do MUCH better when I am busy and this was a comfortable busy. Granted, the 2nd mall had me a wee bit concerned about timing but it was fine. I prefer late flights so I have time for these kinds of things, early ones stress me out to no end.
Katie would have been thrilled to have 2 different size shoes (her one foot is 1/2 size bigger than the other!) but I am also hearing the big sigh and eye roll from you when you heard that one.
I couldn't believe he didn't check it at the store. And then to realize the clerk didn't either. Very annoyed. It was fine but still, definitely eye roll worthy.
Glad that your parents got to sleep on the plane at least. I have a feeling that this will help later that day for sure.
what was the deal with the ME driver? sheesh!
So far so good!
I am glad they got to sleep too! The driver was a piece of work.
Probably ok for a shorter flight.
