It's almost October and I'll be in my "Happy Place" again!!!

[kristenrice]

I'm packing now too!

Bought the liquor and a new razor today (although I am not sure how those two things are related); laundry is in the dryer right now; haircut and pedicure are scheduled for Monday...

Between now and when I leave, I have a lot going on...

Tomorrow (Wed): DD8 has school pictures, DD6 has a field trip to the apple orchard

Thursday: Pick up niece from school at 11:15 and take her to daycare...gymnastics at 6pm

Friday: DD6 has school pictures...DD8 has a field trip...I have to work 2:30pm-4:30am...

Saturday: Sleep in until noon...work 2:30pm-4:30am again

Sunday: Sleep in until noon...spend the afternoon with the family and finish up any last-minute details

Monday: Spa appointment at 10am...PACK EVERYTHING! Before I go to bed, EVERYTHING must be packed and ready to go...

Tuesday: Up at 6am to get kids to school (DH works so he is gone by 4:45am)...go back to bed at 7:30am once the girls are on the bus...get back up by noon to get ready for work...work 2:30pm-4:30am again

Wednesday: Up by noon...check in for flight at 12:30 to secure business-class upgrade...get ready for work again at 2:30pm...scheduled to work only until 11:30pm but since nobody has offered to cover from 11:30p-4:30a, I will probably stay on until 2-2:30am.

Thursday: TIME TO GO!! I'm planning on getting up around 9am, showering and getting on my traveling clothes (running tank, yoga pants, sneakers, zip-front fleece and a hat). My mom is picking me up around 10am to head to the airport for our 12:30 flight.


Oh, I hope this time will fly!

 

[jupers]

I love the schedule....That's how I roll.

 

[aroundtheriverbend]

Wish our trip weren't so late in October. Reading all of these posts is making it seem like FOREVER until we leave! Have fun, everyone!

I'm completely with you, it might as well be 2012 as slow as this wait is going!

 

[Ms. WDW]

One more sleep and then I'm on my way!!!!! I wish I could go to bed now!! LOL....

Cee...are you home??????

 

[Cee]

One more sleep and then I'm on my way!!!!! I wish I could go to bed now!! LOL....

Cee...are you home??????

Linda! I just got back yesterday...OMG, it is so wonderful there. The weather was PERFECT. Low 80's/mid-60's and no humidity and it never rained once! The Boardwalk is glorious and F & W Festival is beyond outstanding. Here are my favorites for your consideration, everyone:

America: Jim Bean Red Stag Lemonade(have two, they're small)
Ireland: Fisherman's Pie and Chocolate Lava Cake
Hawaii: Pork Slider w/Dole Pineapple Chutney
Australia: Lamb Chop
New Zealand: Lamb Slider w/Tomato Chutney(of course!)

Well, it's ALL great!

Wait times were approximately 10-30 minutes max at most attractions. Soarin' was 20-50 min. and we rode it twice with minimal wait. The new Star Tours at the Studios is AMAZING. There's just too much to tell you all! All I can say is, have a BLAST and treasure every second because it all goes by so fast. Thank goodness I have my January trip to look forward to!

Bon Voyage to everyone going next week and I'm sending my friend, Linda, a huge to take with you!

October rocks! ROCKtober! OH! I saw .38 Special and Jon Secada at the "Eat to the Beat" concerts and they were both awesome! Don't miss the concerts! Okay, that's it for now....over and out!

 

[Cee]

I meant Jim BEAM(not Bean...sheesh)

 

[aroundtheriverbend]

I meant Jim BEAM(not Bean...sheesh)

Oh, it sounds totally awesome either way! Thanks for the tips!!

 

[dizney4us]

Linda! I just got back yesterday...OMG, it is so wonderful there. The weather was PERFECT. Low 80's/mid-60's and no humidity and it never rained once! The Boardwalk is glorious and F & W Festival is beyond outstanding. Here are my favorites for your consideration, everyone:

America: Jim Bean Red Stag Lemonade(have two, they're small)
Ireland: Fisherman's Pie and Chocolate Lava Cake
Hawaii: Pork Slider w/Dole Pineapple Chutney
Australia: Lamb Chop
New Zealand: Lamb Slider w/Tomato Chutney(of course!)

Well, it's ALL great!

Wait times were approximately 10-30 minutes max at most attractions. Soarin' was 20-50 min. and we rode it twice with minimal wait. The new Star Tours at the Studios is AMAZING. There's just too much to tell you all! All I can say is, have a BLAST and treasure every second because it all goes by so fast. Thank goodness I have my January trip to look forward to!

Bon Voyage to everyone going next week and I'm sending my friend, Linda, a huge to take with you!

October rocks! ROCKtober! OH! I saw .38 Special and Jon Secada at the "Eat to the Beat" concerts and they were both awesome! Don't miss the concerts! Okay, that's it for now....over and out!

That sounds so great...I'm so excited now! We leave Wednesday for BWV's! We saw .38 Special last year and they were amazing! Will miss them this year but looking forward to Billy Ocean, Startship, Sugar Ray and ELO! Hope we get weather like you Cee, that sounds just perfect!! Like you, we'll be heading back in January...SSR then!

 

[Ms. WDW]

Linda! I just got back yesterday...OMG, it is so wonderful there. The weather was PERFECT. Low 80's/mid-60's and no humidity and it never rained once! The Boardwalk is glorious and F & W Festival is beyond outstanding. Here are my favorites for your consideration, everyone:

America: Jim Bean Red Stag Lemonade(have two, they're small)
Ireland: Fisherman's Pie and Chocolate Lava Cake
Hawaii: Pork Slider w/Dole Pineapple Chutney
Australia: Lamb Chop
New Zealand: Lamb Slider w/Tomato Chutney(of course!)

Well, it's ALL great!

Wait times were approximately 10-30 minutes max at most attractions. Soarin' was 20-50 min. and we rode it twice with minimal wait. The new Star Tours at the Studios is AMAZING. There's just too much to tell you all! All I can say is, have a BLAST and treasure every second because it all goes by so fast. Thank goodness I have my January trip to look forward to!

Bon Voyage to everyone going next week and I'm sending my friend, Linda, a huge to take with you!

October rocks! ROCKtober! OH! I saw .38 Special and Jon Secada at the "Eat to the Beat" concerts and they were both awesome! Don't miss the concerts! Okay, that's it for now....over and out!

Hi Cee!! I was thinking of you all week!! I'm so happy you had such a good time! I don't think our weather is going to be quite as nice as your's however but what the heck; it's Florida and I expect rain.

I'll definately keep all your suggestions in mind! I'm particularily interested in the Jim Beam1

Well I expect some longer wait times Monday due to it being Columbus Day but after that I have a feeling it'll be clear sailing. What we really want to hit is Toy Story Mania; I still haven't been on that!!

Well my friend....treasure your memories and start planning the January trip NOW!! DH is bringing his laptop so I'll try and do a TR daily.

See you in a week!

 

[kristenrice]

After this weekend, I need a vacation more than ever!!!

On Thursday morning, I got a call from DH who was at work. He had pulled up on an accident scene on the expressway when someone plowed into the back of his cruiser. Luckily, he had not yet removed his seatbelt and he parked far enough away so the impact did not force him into the car in front of him. He ended up at the occupational health center getting his neck and back x-rayed. Thankfully, he has no structural damage, just a lot of muscle strain and soreness.

Then, last night, I was at work when I was struck with the WORST headache I've ever had. I ended up going to the ER and getting pumped full of sleepy-night-night drugs. (It pays to be a paramedic that the nurses and doctors are familiar with) The headache finally went away (or I fell asleep...not sure which) and I got up today at noon to go back to work.

So, after all of that drama, I am ready to leave Only 5 more sleeps!!

 

[Tinks "SS"]

Wow. we are right behind you!! we are leaving on saturday to drive most of the way so we can check in early on sunday. I like to have a full day that way. We live in atl and it's a nice straight drive and we are done in 6-7 hours but still. i plan on hitting the grocery store sunday am also then pool time and who knows what else. i haven't really planned out as much as i usually do cause we really want to have alot of resort/relax time. it will be our first time at BCV. Pool time is important to my boys. me too. i'm so ready i can't hardly stand it. so glad to hear everyone's reports and can't wait for more and for us to be there!!!

 

[Ms. WDW]

Good morning!!! I'm on my way!!! in less than an hour a taxi will be arriving to take me to the Airport!!

For all those following me; have a fantastic trip!!

i'll try and do a trip report daily; no promises now!!

 

[AnnaS]

Good morning!!! I'm on my way!!! in less than an hour a taxi will be arriving to take me to the Airport!!

For all those following me; have a fantastic trip!!

i'll try and do a trip report daily; no promises now!!

Have a great and safe trip. One week from now - this time - on a plane for us.

I am also praying we won't need two wheelchairs - dh not having a good week.

 

[Cee]

Good morning!!! I'm on my way!!! in less than an hour a taxi will be arriving to take me to the Airport!!

For all those following me; have a fantastic trip!!

i'll try and do a trip report daily; no promises now!!

Safe travels, my friend! Have a truly magical vacation!

 

[kristenrice]

Good morning!!! I'm on my way!!! in less than an hour a taxi will be arriving to take me to the Airport!!

For all those following me; have a fantastic trip!!

i'll try and do a trip report daily; no promises now!!

You made it!!!

Have a great trip and save some sunshine for me.

 

[JWG]

Our luggage arrived in FL today.
We arrive in FL in 4 days.
We arrive at BWV in 6 days.

WOOT!!
Gracias to the retired parent who drove down with our luggage for us.