2. Florida –3 days and counting .

[marias]

The Team:
DH: Long suffering one (42)
DD: Beautiful, amusing and very so slightly stroppy (9 going on 19)
MIL: Sexagenarian
FIL: Sexagenarian
Me: Planner, worrier, pessimist (35 – almost)

2. Florida –3 days and counting….
At long last, it is almost here, after 4 years of preparation, saving and a lot of planning (made easier of course by all the tips on the Dis Boards). So with all the hard work drawing to a close why then am I entering a state of panic? Well, it turns out that we haven’t pre-booked the seats for our return flight (despite DH assuring me he had tried) and being as though I don’t travel too well this is putting a damper on things before we even set out. DH called Virgin and they have assured us that families will be sat together and if we use the Downtown Disney check-in we should be OK. Although from the threads I’ve read you may not even get the seats you book – so I don’t know why I’m worrying.

3. Florida –2 days and packing….
The packing is out of control; you would think we were going for a month. DH and myself have been before (12 and 14 years ago) and should know that many and dressy clothes are just not needed but you still end up saying “what if”. DD keeps sneaking treasures into the bags and I have to keep fishing them out, it will be great come Thursday when I can finally close the cases (to lock or not to lock- that is the question?). Before then I have to find a solution to a very thirsty money tree – we can't even lift the pot so the usual “stick it in the sink” doesn’t apply. If it were a guaranteed British summer I’d put it in the garden but after last year’s great weather – I know my luck.

4. Florida –1 day and final ½ day at work/travel to Manchester.
As both DH and DD both broke up yesterday I am feeling a little glum trudging to work today. Still I’ve been busy all week and it has flown past – hopefully today will be the same. Not so. My brain has already left the country, and I am left struggling with even the most basic of tasks – luckily I had anticipated I would be higher than a Virgin plane and left myself only mind numbing chores. After an interminable morning 12.00 arrives and I skip out of the office as fast as my legs will carry me. The plan is to complete any tidying/washing etc at home so that on our return the first job is not housework. So we have lunch and get started only just managing to finish by the time MIL and FIL arrive. In the rush and excitement to get the car packed I forget to remove milk from the fridge and set the house alarm. About 20 minutes into the journey I remember and spend the next few hours worrying whether all will be OK. It turns out that our neighbours (who are key sitting) realise my mistake (get ready for a few of these) and set it for us when they go in to check the post – needn’t have worried. Crowne Plaza at Manchester airport was a nightmare to find but once we had checked-in we all went for a swim before tea. Finally (10.00pm) we have all relaxed into a happy holiday mood and retire with a hot chocolate and cookies in bed (the brakes are off on the diet and I resolve to have a relaxed few days before returning to more strict control – as if !

Maria

 

[KayleeUK]

Its getting closer

 

[squitty]

How exciting

 

[fizz13]

Ooh, the excitement is building..off to part 3!

 

[mandymouse]

Getting close !!!

 

[wicket2005]

Lovely report. I am starting to panic a little bit as my holiday approaches, everything is planned and clothes are ready for packing, everything is bought that needs to be. Started thinking the other day I hope nothing crops up to prevent us going like family illness, etc, the usual little concerns. I reassured myself that everything would be fine then low and behold Newcastle Airport decides to go on strike on the day of our departure! Aargh. Keep calm, hopefully it will be sorted out before then. Apparently workers there don't get the same as other workers in other airports so they want the same pay, I cannot say I blame them. The airport will either be closed or work with a skeleton staff. I always think skeleton staff sounds comical, you imagine these skeletons walking around helping after they have been taken out of the cupboard. Okay I have lost the plot. Off to read some more trip reports.

 

[marias]

Hi Wicket2005,

If you're anything like me the slightest little hiccup will have you worrying. I hope everything turns out OK on your departure date (this would be hell for me - i dont do flying that well ) Hopefully the skeletons will be brought out of the closet to get you away on time

 

[wicket2005]

Thanks Maria, not much point in worrying about it, what will be will be. I think as long as we fly on the Saturday I could cope with a delay but if we have to go on the Sunday, it is a day lost from the holiday. Anyway the sun is shining, we are lucky to be going so mustn't complain.

 

[marias]

Hi Wicket2005,

You'll have a fab time anyway and once you are there you will forget about any delays.

Say Hi to Mickey for me

 

[Minniespal]

Very close