DDA Chapter 27

[PNO4TE]

Those of us who took the Baltimore DDA trip a few years ago found this very cool place to have a bite to eat and something cold to drink in the middle of that hot day. Imagine my surprise when Kristin and Ashley started telling me about this wonderful tapas place in Old Town Alexandria that they had found and it started to ring a bell. Well, after taking two more loads up to the apartment yesterday we went to La Tasca and it IS the same place! Seems it is a world-wide chain, but you would never know it by the quality of the food. And the number of fresh sangrias daily boggles the mind (there were 18 yesterday). A few pictures to refresh your memories:

We happened upon their Happy Hour (4-7 daily) and that includes a huge selection of their tapas for $3.50 each and pitchers of sangria for $15. The three of us ate quite well for just about $60 and that included the tip!

 

[ReAnSt]

I would love to see you in October too!! Remember, Bob is always rolling these days, so you won't slow us down!!

I am glad you got out and about. I know it helps the mindset of someone who is trying to heal.

I think I will be there the same time as I am there the end of September into October 2nd.

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning,

Hi Becky , Long time no see, I'm not sure of Elin's arrival date but ours in the 13th.

I have another appointment today, we'll see what happens . . . .

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning

Hawaii is beautiful. Lots of site seeing. We have enjoyed Aulani, but have to check out today to move to the Waikiki area. We will miss it here. Hope everyone is well.

 

[PNO4TE]

I think I will be there the same time as I am there the end of September into October 2nd.

We will just miss each other, Becky ... we don't arrive until October 7th.

 

[MrsHeg]

Well we made it back from the doctors, good news it there is definitely improvement over the last two weeks. Bad news is only a few of the stitches came out, the rest will have to wait for more healing to happen, which also means no weight on the foot yet.

 

[my3princes]

Hi All. We're having a fabulous trip. A few hiccups, but overall amazing. Colby says that this is what he calls paradise We've done a lot of site seeing and spent enough time at Aulani to enjoy most of the ammenities. Very nice resort though there are still some bumps they need to work out. We would definitely stay there again. We are now at a Hotel on Waikiki and I feel like we're slumming. The kids say we've become hotel snobs and they're right. Weather is perfect.

 

[Glynis]

Hey everyone! Sorry I dropped off the face of the earth! Alan left for London, and I spent a week at my dad's. Since I got home, I've been scrambling to get myself ready to go on Sunday. I think I'm done. My suitcase is packed, and I don't think I need anything else. I'll check in online on Saturday and then it will really be real.

I've got everything ready for my niece, who is staying with the kids. The freezer is stocked, lists and notes are done, I've got emergency money for them. I've left copies of our will, just in case, and my sister has the medical release forms. I don't think I've forgotten anything. I'm just hoping I can relax now, and enjoy the trip.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Glynis-have an amazing trip!
Deb-sounds like things are going well so far!
Elin-I remember the sangria place!!

 

[MrsHeg]

Glad your trip is going well Deb, can't wait to see pictures. Have a great cruise!

 

[tmfranlk]

Debbie - Glad you're healing even if you aren't weight-bearing yet. Keep being the good patient!

Deb - So happy to hear your trip is going well. We'll be at DL on Mon and Fri that week plus are having brunch at Goofy's Kitchen on Tuesday. Not sure which park will be which yet.

Becky - Good to see you!! Are you still going to CA? When?

Glynis - You are going to have a GREAT time! Love all of Alan's FB posts. The kids will do great too so just relax and enjoy an amazing experience!

Elin - Happy moving. Hope it's all going smoothly.

Anne Marie and Kristine - Welcome back (or almost back) from your trips! Sounds like they've been great.

Jen - I hope they can figure out what's going on with your grandma, but I'm glad she's doing a bit better.


We're good here. I've been on a clean up tear (one at least two months overdue, but really much longer than that). The playroom and dining room have been completely emptied and cleaned. Of course, some of that was just flat boxed up and taken to the basement. Monday starts my basement rampage. 2-4 boxes a day until it is all sorted, packed or sold, and stored neatly or (even better) out of here.

School starts the 14th so my work will go back to normal too which will help the budget a lot. Phil's hours have been up the last couple of weeks at work so I'm REALLY hoping that will continue as well. If so, we should be able to get out of here after helping my mom through her knee replacements.

 

[tmfranlk]

Oh yes, and our trip! We are set and Terra is SOOO excited! We're headed out to CA on the 11th and spending the first night with one of my college roommates. That will be really nice because we haven't spend more than a couple of hours together at a time since I graduated. Sunday we'll drive up to Anaheim and depending on what the plans are with Phil's family will maybe hit the beach, Hollywood or Downtown Disney. Mon will be a Disney park, Tues brunch at Goofy's Kitchen and driving to my best friend's in Yucca Valley. I think on Wed we're going to take the kids up to Big Bear and go to the zoo and hang out. Thurs we'll drive back from her house and maybe hit DTD depending on timing. Friday is the other Disney park and Saturday we're home. Whew! It should all be really nice. I got good hotel rates on priceline for each Disney portion and happened to double check rental cars on a day the price was down almost $75. All in all it's coming together really well and Phil's mom has been more than generous in helping us get there to see them. It's really making Terra's summer.

 

[my3princes]

Tia. We get in late Monday night, but can meet up any other day. Let me know where you'll be.

 

[tmfranlk]

Tia. We get in late Monday night, but can meet up any other day. Let me know where you'll be.

Great! As soon as I figure out the family schedule part of it, I'll message you the specifics.

 

[Glynis]

Well, this is it! I checked in online, and I've got my boarding passes! I guess it's really happening!

I'll see y'all in a couple of weeks!

 

[MrsHeg]

Have a wonderful trip Glynis!

 

[ReAnSt]

Glynis have a great trip.

Bummer I will miss both of you Elin and Debbie I hope you have great trips.
Debbie I hope your foot continues to heal and you have a speedy recovery.

It also looks like I will be missing Deb in CA as she is arriving the night I am leaving.

I am hoping to feel much better before I head to CA as I have been fighting bronchitis and a sinus infection.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Glynis-have a great trip!!

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning,

I'm so tired of sandwiches and take out I'm going to try and fix dinner on one foot, so I've got Glynis's pot roast in the crock pot, we still love that recipe.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA!

I am sorry we will miss you too, Becky. I hope you feel better soon too!

I am in the mood to plan a WDW trip, but there is no further info out there on the F&W Festival and that is the only one on our vacation agenda for this year. ...sigh...