Coffee on the Verandah -The Last Slide, Recap & Souvies 5/29 - Link to Aulani TR 5/31

[onelilspark]

Not to be creepy, but I know exactly where you stopped. It's our exit off of 95

As you were talking about how much you dislike Walmart, I couldn't help but think "if they stopped where I think they did, Target is right across the street." Then you said you saw it on your way out! Bummer! It's a nice Target, I've been several times. But I have yet to go to the Walmart!

It is a pretty boring drive. Not bad from where we are to Disney, but yeah, there's just nothing until you hit Melbourne, and then Vero. It's amazing how much land is around!

There really isn't any surf shops unless you're right on the beach. Until you hit that, we're just a normal suburban area.

ETA: I forgot to mention...the fish selection at Publix. You would think it would be a lot better! I think we had a better selection up in Rochester, NY with Wegmans!

 

[englishrose47]

I am still soo far behind !! What with Memory books to do ( I have 1 complete ) and getting a slight touch of the flu from my flu shot , I have been absent from these boards!! I did change up the name of mt ptr to Bubba & Tink in case you can't find me

 

[MEK]

Oh Cynthia - I remember the days of bickering brothers only all too well! I remember one trip where they ran out of mid size cars and we were "forced" to take a van. We've never owned a van. But let me tell you what - having one kid in each seat was a god send.

Between your pictures and Glen's pictures I totally want to go back to Vero. I have to put that into my queue.

Kudos to you for still cooking dinner after your long day. I would have thrown in the towel hours ago and gotten take-out pizza.

Can't wait to hear how the rest of Vero went.

 

[rentayenta]

Great update. Can't wait to hear about why you've got to close the blinds because of the turtles. I suppose I could Google it but waiting is more fun.

Nice view too. I'm a view junkie so it's very important to me. Silly I know.

And I still haven't made our breakfast ADR. I figure we'll just go when we're all ready. We'll kit during the trip.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Hurrah! We're at Vero! Can't wait to learn more about the resort. It looks so pretty!

That drive sounds pretty harrowing. I'm with LegoMom's DH, I would have found a way to get that beer open with our without an opener after all of that!

The lights out for turtles is pretty neat. Looking forward to hearing more about that. Hope you were able to go on the turtle walk!

And bravo to you for cooking. As MEK said, I would have probably surrendered to take out.

 

[MEK]

And bravo to you for cooking. As MEK said, I would have probably surrendered to take out.

C - I thought about you first when I read that Be Our Guest will be serving wine and beer. We don't need to put up that shooter stand after all.

 

[Angies1274]

Yay! Glad you made it to Vero! Your room looks great and such a beautiful view!

So interesting about the turtles and having to close your blinds. I'm looking forward to learning the "why" behind this.

 

[CarolynK]

We had the same villa on our June trip! Your pictures of the view looked so familiar, I had to check my notes...it was 1436! We had stayed at Vero twice prior to this summer, and both times had a ground floor room. We made a request this time, and got it. I've been spoiled by the 3rd floor now!

 

[OurDogCisco]

Wow... what a stressful day! I hope the rest of your visit at Vero is much better. I can't wait to hear about the turtle tour.

 

[jane2073]

I know the Walmart you stopped at too!! We usually go to the Target across the street..

It is rough when you get on the road from Disney and decide that you must have coffee. There is nothing until you get to I-95.

 

[KatMark]

Great update, Cynthia. The E's bickering in the car reminded me of the days we used to drive from Chicago to Disney and Andy and Markie fighting in the back of the van....one of the many reasons we decided to start flying, even though I hate(d) flying.

I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart myself (went once and will NOT go back...).

The view you recived is absolutely gorgeous. I am sitting here admiring the pictures over and over again. In the meantime, my oldest, Andy, is drooling over your salmon pictures (Mark and I don't eat it, but Andy would eat it five times a week if he could).

 

[tinacaplan]

Hello! I'm here...finally! Sheesh...its been a crazy couple of months. Looks like everything was up to a wonderful start. Great intros, as always. I love paddleboating, even though its work. Still can't believe how far you guys went, though. Wow.

Needless to say, your info about the upcoming trip is getting me excited. And I love all the pics of OKW. I think I picked well!

Looking forward to more updates.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I forgot I wanted to mention that I share your feelings for Walmart. It's a rare occasion that I will set foot in there for about 10 different reasons. Definitely my last choice.
Of course, having grown up and lived virtually my whole life (except college) in Minnesota, I'm partial to Target!

 

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

I'm kind of with you on Walmart the only time I ever go into one is if they have what I need and for a secent price. We actully have a traget coming very close by sometime next year.

 

[glennbo123]

Wow, our arrival days were very similar! Oldest daughter in charge while the parents ran to the grocery store, a card from Goofy for someone celebrating, and a late dinner in the suite. Good job photographing your in-suite meal, by the way.

Good views of the ocean! Was your suite along the side of the building?

Yes, that drive between WDW and Vero is just a little bit farther than I'd like it to be.

 

[Chilly]

Doesn't sound like a fun drive, have you tried gagging and binding them?

I know what you mean about stops on drives you think it'll only take 5 mins but in reality its always about 45 mins.

Looking forward to hearing about the turtle walk.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

But for whatever reason the E's were….crazed. Maniacs. Picking, poking and prodding at each other and making us all crazy. Brothers can be a wonderful thing. Loving, got each others backs, all that rot. Or they can be mean, sniping, whining pushing each others buttons nightmares. And in a car...no matter how large...no fun for everyone else involved. By the time we reached our stopping point we were ready to strangle them both. With our bare hands.

As far as I know, the only solution to this problem is a taser.

Conceptually yes, on both but after the last hour all I could see was 2 single items, both different and two boys. Who would probably fight over who got what at any given time. It never fails that whatever one has, the other one wants. Especially if the last hour was any indicator.

Or at least some strong sedatives. Does Walmart have those?

The 2 hour drive felt like...5, even with the break.

At this point Jeff had one thing on his mind. Beer.

Opening our door and walking in, this is what we saw.

Great view!

Here it is to give you some reference points (not nearly as cool as Glenn's road to pizza but hey, it’s how the evening played out).

I'm amazed you still wanted to cook. We would have surrendered to the convenience of pizza long before that point.

In the meantime Jeff came back with an opener and got himself one of these

We got that one on our trip!

As they sniped and we tried to watch the movie, Jeff and I decided to lay down the law. I had booked a turtle walk for us the following night. It didn't start until 9pm. It could go until midnight, or even later. If things didn't improve...we wouldn't go.

And part of the cost of the walk, which was non refundable, might just have to come out of their souvenir money.

Whoa. Layin' down the law! I'll have to remember this, for the nights when I forget to charge the taser.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

We love Margaritaville. Have only been to the one in Myrtle Beach. Might have to venture over there in November. Looks like you had fun.

Wow, what a drive to Vero. I couldn't imagine two boys in the car. One is bad enough. Jeremy gets tired and bored and we hear "how long till we are there." Drives me crazy. I always think it would be nicer if there was another child to entertain him but it might not be that nice after all.

Great view!!! I can't wait to read all about your stay at Vero. I haven't done much research on it so I am anxious to hear all your thoughts. Would love to get down there sometime.

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Wow ... that car ride sounds awesome ... Good times ... just think how much more wonderful it was when you got there... I think I've been on a ride like that just with different variations... Ems has "space" issues... & David has all the space is mine issues... But yours sounds like much, much more fun...

Don't you love the Starbucks app? It's Godsend... (maybe Jeff could have doctored it for you and made you an Irish Coffee ... It sounds like Jeff could have used one of his beers before you got to Vero...

Vero looks really nice... I can't wait to hear more about it and the turtles...

I know you were probably disappointed about not getting local fish but there is something kind of funny about flying all the way from the Pacific Northwest to Florida and getting ... Salmon ...

Turtle time...

 

[Millie12591]

Ooookay, caught up!

Way to go to the E's for paddling all that way!! And good for mom on the way back!! Y'all rocked it!!

Margaritaville burgers are HUGE!! Two people could eat on those things! Hope the shorts worked out well. Do we get to see your new shirt?

I don't know how you do it, girl! I don't know that I could have put up with the boys acting that way without threatening one of them riding the SUV roof, the remainder of the trip. And then you still cooked!

I would have been tempted to do some sort of take out that night but would have thought better and probably cooked too. It's so hard for me to eat out now days, it's better to have a healthy meal, and it's cheaper on the wallet. Good for you Mama!

Can't wait to hear about the turtle story and why y'all have to close your blinds.