Last Trip? It was until we met Food & Wine -- Recap 2/12

[KatMark]

Looks like you did it! I'll be back a bit later tonight to catch up... I'm still here....

Thanks, Liesa.

I really love your tradition of giving a balloon to a child in memory of your dad. Reading about it gets me a little teary eyed. I don't think that no matter how long time passes, it affects us just as much as when they left us.

It sure does; not a day passes that my dad doesn't cross my mind. Thank you.

Wow..... that dessert is something else!! Was that a brownie underneath all that whip??

I wish I could recall; it was either Mark or Todd's.

OOO... i LOVE Waffle House!!! I just wish they had more seating for larger parties but just love them! I always get my hash browns topped with chili... yummm!

We are HUGE Waffle House lovers. Yes, the seating is NOT ideal there.

Marco Island looks so pretty!!

It's beautiful.

Just hit the +Quote at the bottom of the post you want to quote and when you are ready to reply go to the reply box and it the more options button. It will take you to a page more like what we are used to seeing. at the bottom of that screen should be an Insert Quotes button. click that.

Thank you.

Test and catch up

Hmmm....should I hold my breath? Or are you too busy planning?

Let me join the testing and say that I am all caught up here again.
You got some great pics on Marco Island. I know it was not quite the visit you expected (Nicki having to leave) but you still seem to enjoy yourself.

Thanks, Karin. No, it wasn't quite what we are used to, but we will certainly make up for that this year.

Nice pics in France. Now I can go for Escargot being I saw it on the menu.

Thank you Scott. You and your escargot.

Looked like a nice day there. Nice gift from Tim and family.

It was very nice of Tim and Mel.

Love Figment. Nice relaxing ride and fun too.

I hope they never get rid of it.

Nice pics around the resort, thanks being it is in the running for September.

We love the Boardwalk; I will be staying there twice this year.

Nice pics around MK. Love the pic of you on Buzz. LOL.

I'm rather proud of the thought on that one too.

Love the PP pics in Fantastland.

Thanks; we really lucked out with John.

Looked like a great last day at MK.

It really was; we got a lot done and the rain held off.

Glad you gave a balloon away.

That will never stop.

The onion stack looked good.

I could go for one now.

Ooh I will take marks dessert. YUM!

I'm thinking more it was Todd's because Mark isn't a big whip cream lover.

I could never get close to a gator like that guy. YIKES!

I'm with you there.

Nice pics from around the island.

I am all caught up again.

Thanks, Scott, and glad you are caught up.

To me it looks like a nice pic to test with. The new look to this forum is driving me crazy. Right now I'm not very fond of it.

It is definitely taking some getting used to Bob.

Oh that beach. I'm just going to sit here and stare at that beach and turn my heat up until I feel like I'm there.

I'm with you on that thought Wendy.

Cool! I've always wanted to do an air boat tour! The gator demo looks really interesting too.

We really enjoyed it.

Beautiful pictures!

Thank you...that means a lot coming from you.

well if that's a test picture i cannot wait too see the rest!

Thanks, sweetie.

Love the picture. Great one. We will be in that area in about two weeks. Ft. Myers Beach. Can't Wait!

Thanks, Chris. Ft. Myers is where we are thinking of moving. You will have to tell me all about it.

And I hate this new DIS.

It's taking getting used to for sure.

I'm glad that you and Mark got to see Nicki. Even if you didn't get much photographic evidence. I know you really enjoy your time with her.

We do; and a little time is better than no time.

Your weekend looks like it was nice and relaxing. It would be really cool to tour the Everglades like that. Nothing like seeing a gator swimming along side your boat!

You afraid of a little old gator, Andy?

I can't believe Mark rubbing the gator didn't help him at the casino. I thought you guys always win? Maybe he should have handled a real gator instead.

Mark ALWAYS loses at the Casino. I am the one who wins.

 

[KatMark]

Okay, for those of you who don't get on FB or who are not my friends, it looks as if I will be having a third trip to Disney this year. And all of that after thinking we were not going at all. As you know, I am going in May with Todd and Nicki (and no Mark). Then Mark and I are going in October for F&W with Todd and Nicki. Now, it looks as if Mary and I will be doing a girls trip after all at the end of July. Good think I bought an AP earlier this year.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Yay for even more trips! Now that this TR is wrapping up do you have plans to start a PTR for May?

 

[KatMark]

Yay for even more trips! Now that this TR is wrapping up do you have plans to start a PTR for May?

Yes, I will be doing a PTR for the May trip. I figure I should get that started in a couple of weeks at most. I only have a bit more on this current TR which I hope to finish by the end of next week (we are going to Dubuque this weekend to see the kids and grandpuppy so I won't be able to work on it this weekend).

 

[disneygirlll]

Such a nice way to end up a Disney World vacation. My DH and I love birdwatching and flower gardening, so I really have an appreciation of the pics you posted. Now is that trick photography or is that stack of rings like about 3 ft high?! wow

 

[Pluto0809]

Yay for another trip to Disney!! I need that problem.

 

[SarahDisney]

Yay for another trip!
You're covering 3 of the 4 seasons - now you just need to book a winter trip and your year will be compete!

 

[KatMark]

Such a nice way to end up a Disney World vacation. My DH and I love birdwatching and flower gardening, so I really have an appreciation of the pics you posted. Now is that trick photography or is that stack of rings like about 3 ft high?! wow

Mary, it really was. It is so pretty in that part of Florida. They were tall! I should have measured them next to Nicki.

Yay for another trip to Disney!! I need that problem.

It sure is a nice problem to have, Ariana.

Yay for another trip!
You're covering 3 of the 4 seasons - now you just need to book a winter trip and your year will be compete!

What I wouldn't give for another Christmas trip, Sarah. But that won't happen until we move down there with Mark's current job.

 

[sunnysideup3]

Okay, for those of you who don't get on FB or who are not my friends, it looks as if I will be having a third trip to Disney this year. And all of that after thinking we were not going at all. As you know, I am going in May with Todd and Nicki (and no Mark). Then Mark and I are going in October for F&W with Todd and Nicki. Now, it looks as if Mary and I will be doing a girls trip after all at the end of July. Good think I bought an AP earlier this year.

Yay! I'm so happy for you. More Disney is always great news I still wish our May dates overlapped, but I'm sure we'll see each other sometime. Maybe after we are all unburied from this snow...

 

[KatMark]

Yay! I'm so happy for you. More Disney is always great news I still wish our May dates overlapped, but I'm sure we'll see each other sometime. Maybe after we are all unburied from this snow...

I'm sad they are not overlapping too. I'm sure one day they will. Are we ever going to get unburied? I hear another 2-4 inches forecast tonight through tomorrow.

 

[teekathepony]

Okay, for those of you who don't get on FB or who are not my friends, it looks as if I will be having a third trip to Disney this year. And all of that after thinking we were not going at all. As you know, I am going in May with Todd and Nicki (and no Mark). Then Mark and I are going in October for F&W with Todd and Nicki. Now, it looks as if Mary and I will be doing a girls trip after all at the end of July. Good think I bought an AP earlier this year.

I just saw that!! So exciting!

 

[dizneeat]

Great news adding another trip!
Means more TRs for me to read!

 

[KatMark]

I just saw that!! So exciting!

Thanks, Wendy. I'm very excited. Mary and I are actually talking on FB right now about dining.

Great news adding another trip!
Means more TRs for me to read!

Thanks, Karin. I've never done 3 LONG trips in a year.

 

[Clarf]

Work needs to stop being so busy. It's taking away from all my Dis time! Look how far behind I've gotten!

Okay, so, love your pic on Buzz. OMG, cracking up here.

Your Stitch M&G looks like so much fun! We love Stitch!

GAston. he is a must meet next time.

You got a ton done on your last day!

Dinner looked really good. We have yet to try the Plaza.

I love your tradition of giving a balloon to a child. What a great way to honor and remember your dad.

I can't believe it was your last day! One of the reasons I've been procrastinating on my TR is because it's getting close to the last day!

Marco Island looks beautiful! I think I need to add it to my list of places to visit.

Holy alligators! Cool but freaky!

Looks like you had a nice relaxing time after the bustle of Disney!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Looking at your pictures makes me wish that I were on the beach right now and I'm not a beach girl. Ya'll look so happy and so do Nicki and Todd! The swamp tour looks so cool. I live in the state of the swamps and have never been on a swamp tour. Ain't that just the craziest thang?

 

[DVCWDWMEMBER]

Yeah I finally had some time to catch up.... Awesome last day for you and Mark. Love, Love the Magic pictures. Danielle and I will have to see if we can find Lumiere and Sebastian too when we go in a few weeks. Love the pictures from the Island. It looks absolutely beautiful there. Something for Popadon, Danielle and I to consider doing.

 

[KatMark]

Work needs to stop being so busy. It's taking away from all my Dis time! Look how far behind I've gotten!

It's okay, Clare...I understand.

Okay, so, love your pic on Buzz. OMG, cracking up here.

Thanks; I really wanted to do something fun.

Your Stitch M&G looks like so much fun! We love Stitch!

I was never a fan, but he is growing on me.

GAston. he is a must meet next time.

He was the best!

You got a ton done on your last day!

We really did...was very happy.

Dinner looked really good. We have yet to try the Plaza.

Oh you must try it sometime.

I love your tradition of giving a balloon to a child. What a great way to honor and remember your dad.

Thanks, Clare.

I can't believe it was your last day! One of the reasons I've been procrastinating on my TR is because it's getting close to the last day!

And I'm about done; an update coming up and then only one more after that.

Marco Island looks beautiful! I think I need to add it to my list of places to visit.

It really is.

Holy alligators! Cool but freaky!

We really enjoyed.

Looks like you had a nice relaxing time after the bustle of Disney!

It was and it always makes it a bit easier to go back to work...at least I'm not exhausted.

Looking at your pictures makes me wish that I were on the beach right now and I'm not a beach girl. Ya'll look so happy and so do Nicki and Todd! The swamp tour looks so cool. I live in the state of the swamps and have never been on a swamp tour. Ain't that just the craziest thang?

I'm with you, Lisa (especially since it started snowing at 3 p.m. here again). We were happy to be with them. You've never done a swamp tour? Yes that is the
craziest thang".

Yeah I finally had some time to catch up.... Awesome last day for you and Mark. Love, Love the Magic pictures. Danielle and I will have to see if we can find Lumiere and Sebastian too when we go in a few weeks. Love the pictures from the Island. It looks absolutely beautiful there. Something for Popadon, Danielle and I to consider doing.

Hi, Mom V, glad you are caught up. We had a great last day. I hope you and Danielle can get some of those when you are there in less than two weeks?? It's a beautiful island and a great place to relax. Looking forward to seeing you, D and Popadon at the end of the month.

 

[KatMark]

Well, I have no idea how to do a link or a title, but here is the last of Marco Island. I will do a recap next week (we will be in Dubuque this weekend with the kids) and then I will start the first of three PTR's.

It was Wednesday, October 1, and it was another pool day

On the way to the pool walking along the dock, we heard a noise and looked down and came upon this



Can't tell? How about this?



Yes, we found a manatee. It was so cool to see him up close and personal



We continued on to the pool



Our sky that morning













We had some visitors







Continued in next post

 

[KatMark]

Thursday, October 2

Taking a page from Cynthia's book...coffee on the verandah



We had a visitor when we went to the car



We took a drive and did some souvenir shopping. We stopped at the Sand Bar for lunch. I had a pina colada



Came back for pool time



A friend



















That evening we went to Cheesecake Factory just for dessert





Continued in next post

 

[KatMark]

Last Day -- October 4 (we fly home the next day...the 5th and I have no pictures fro that day)

Pool













Our last picture near the dock...a new tradition



Mark having a cigar on our last night





And that's a short (well semi-short) recap of our Marco time. I'll be back with a Recap of Disney next week.