Michael Myers returns..and so do we....19 Fabulous nights of HHN, RP & SF Sept/Oct 2018

[agavegirl1]

Still reading Carole! After reading your reports, I have upgraded to Club Level at Portofino for next October/November. I will be sure to write all about it.

Wendy

 

[schumigirl]

Still reading Carole! After reading your reports, I have upgraded to Club Level at Portofino for next October/November. I will be sure to write all about it.

Wendy

Hi Wendy........lovely to see you post again........

I am thrilled you’ve upgraded to Club Level.......I am sure you’ll love it........PB is so lovely too!! And I know how much you are looking forward to this trip after everything........and will definitely look forward to hearing all about it.....

Hope you’re doing better every day........

 

[schumigirl]

We dropped our items off back in the room and freshened up a little before wandering down to the valet to get a car to take us to Kirkman...….not too far away...…….and we got a car straight away...….usually the drivers go the same way but this one went round the back way and when he was supposed to go straight on to take us into the rear of the Alehouse, but he turned left.....we immediately asked him if he knew where he was going...….turned out he didn't...….he thought he was going somewhere else....oh dear!!!

He managed to turn around and get us there in a few minutes......weird he thought we were going somewhere else...…..

Once inside we managed to get a table immediately....it was busy, but not as busy as yesterday. We had the booth we same to get in here......kind of like it was our table...….our waitress came over and she was lovely as they all seem to be in here.....

We ordered a bottle of wine between us tonight, they have an alright choice of wines, nothing over the top special but it`s a sports bar so wine isn't exactly their forte...….but, we enjoyed it.

We again decided to share the pan fried potstickers, which we enjoyed before...…..they came with a sweet chilli dipping sauce and were lovely...…..lighter than they looked!

There is such a good atmosphere in here.....everyone is so friendly and we did enjoy the menu in here.....it is very inexpensive for anyone on a budget and good portions......not over the top portions like some places do......that can be so off putting and so many places now were offering massive portions as a gimmick......no thanks.......I prefer smaller portions but better quality...…...but, this place was good.

Steaks weren't top notch but neither were the prices...…..

I had opted for the filet mignon served rare, and Tom asked for a full rack of ribs......I believe this was a special on a Monday night...…..and for the paltry sum of $12.99 for them...….my steak was only $20. An absolute bargain......

This was very good food.

The steak was as rare as I asked for and for the price it was lovely...….and Tom`s ribs were beautiful...….I did like the sauce but didn't take too much in case it had msg in it. But, they were lovely.

As is usual with us we have no room for dessert...….but we had enjoyed our meal...…..we finished our wine and paid the check and sadly headed out to wait for our car to pick us up...….we had pre arranged one to come back for us tonight.…….

Last nights are always filled with mixed feelings......we want to and do enjoy every second, but the impending gloom of the last day is no doubt forefront in our minds...…….

We get back to the hotel and head straight up to our suite...…...I get the ipad out and do online check in for our flight tomorrow...….easy peasy…….

Then we go sit outside on the balcony with a little nightcap...….it was so lovely sitting in the heat out in the night air...….we could have sat here all night.

We didn't stay that long, maybe an hour or so......and around 11pm we headed slowly to bed and went to sleep trying not to think tomorrow was our travel home day......although seeing Kyle again was going to be lovely...….always a silver lining...……

 

[schumigirl]

TUESDAY OCTOBER 2ND.…………….


Well, this entry shouldn't drag on for long...…..our last day doesn't involve much...

Our flight was around 4.30pm which is on the early side for flights going back to the UK...….usually they were round about 7-9pm...….but this one arrived nice and early in the UK...….so it was the reason we had chosen this one.

We woke up with a mix of sadness and excitement...….excitement as we would be seeing Kyle tomorrow and we do love flying......even after so many flights, I still think it is an adventure...….and obvious sadness at leaving one of our favourite hotels and places in the world. Of course leaving only meant it would be one day closer till we got to come back...……

Up and showered we headed down to Amatista for the lovely buffet breakfast they offer.....and they do have a phenomenal choice for everyone...….and there really is something for even the most difficult palates to please...……

We sit down and are being looked after by Jimmy...….now, Jimmy is quite a character and a lot of fun as well as being incredibly humorous...…...but very attentive...….and he is keen for everyone to have a lovely experience in the restaurant...……

We do opt for the buffet and coffee...….and go help ourselves.....I always opt to start with smoked salmon which I love...….and some healthy grapes and berries...….you can have all the accessories to go with the salmon, but I like it as it is...….there is also a lovely charcuterie selection to choose from...….

Tom is up at the omelette station but decided to have sunny side up eggs and chooses some bacon, sausage and a few potatoes...…..he doesn't take any pictures of his food this morning......

I am now finished the salmon and have a little break before going for some of those little sausage links, bacon, a pancake and a few of the potatoes...…..

Those little link sausages are beautiful......a little peppery but not spicy and I love them!!! It looks a lot but, it`s not really.....our next meal will be on the plane later...….so this really is an all day breakfast.....

The restaurant itself is lovely...….very fresh and airy and you never feel cramped or rushed whenever we have come in...…...definitely a good choice for our last morning...….

We pay our check which for two of us with tip is $60. Not bad for food that will keep us going all day.....I`m not sure their coffee is the best down here, not sure why as the coffee from Dutch Trading co is beautiful......this seems a little bitter and almost weak...…..but hey ho...….

This little area is lovely outside Amatista…….

It really is a beautiful hotel and we love it!!!! Although we are reminded today of the last time we left here and we met the very odd and weirdly competitive lady who decided she had to tell me how often she had stayed and how the staff were always lovely to her too.....I`m glad to hear it...wouldn't expect anything less......but why folks think you need to hear it is beyond me......I guess some people are very insecure or just overly competitive...…..but we saw a woman who we initially thought looked just like her......actually when she turned she was nothing like her at all......lol...….

We went back to our room and we had a couple of emails wishing us a safe journey home...….always nice to see......and I replied to the ones I wanted to straight away......and one from Kyle wishing us a safe flight home and that he was looking forward to seeing us again...….bless!!!!

Once we were all packed up, we had a few minutes out on the balcony before coming back into the cool of the rooms...…..

We made sure the place was completely empty of anything of ours and any rubbish was neatly piled up in bags......we always seem to leave a load of stuff behind!!!! But, one last check of our suite and we were almost ready to leave.

The suite had been a real treat...….folks sometimes ask how can we stay in a normal hotel room for so long......some folks couldn't deal with it apparently...….well, I guess we maybe get on better than some other families do.....we can enjoy being in the same room for a long time without feeling cramped or have the feeling of being stuck together...…..it`s a shame some folks can`t do that...….and are quite open and say they couldn't be in that close a confine with their family for any length of time...…..

However, the space the suites have is fabulous!!!! We had loved every second of this suite......and the balcony had been a special treat and a lovely surprise.....we were incredibly grateful for such a surprise.

Down to check out we marvelled at the weight of our cases!!! They weighed a ton!!! This wasn't going to be good at the airport.....…..

But, check out was smooth and swift...….everything was already sorted for us, so we passed on our thanks and we headed for the main doors to get our car. The Valet guys had the car for us in a moment......and one regretfully offered to load our cases.....Tom told him to wait and he`d help......the young lad looked very relieved...….but we got our cases in and thanked them all again and headed off for the drive of shame back to the airport.

This is not the road we want to be going...….even after 19 nights we aren't ever ready to go home...…

But, twenty minutes or so later we are pulling in to Alamo and hope there is no mix up with us having changed cars.....there should be zero to pay...…...and there is zero to pay on the receipt...….

That walk over to the terminal is depressing...…..and with hauling these behemoth like suitcases isn't fun.....we will look forward to getting rid of these...…..

Check in hadn't opened yet when we got there......so we stood where we thought Premium check in was......a family were already there and we got chatting to them as you do...….they were nice and it had been the husbands first visit, so it was lovely to hear his thoughts. As we chatted I hadn't noticed the line grow behind us......I think everyone was arriving at the same time...….

Someone mentioned priority boarding and a voice behind who became known as little miss loudmouth piped up what a waste of money it was, who wanted to do that, why did people bother as it was such a waste...…..well, first of all it`s around $20 so not exactly a fortune.....I told her well, we get it for free for flying Premium......and she sneered that she had never flown Premium so wouldn't know about that.....I guess there are people around who just ooze sour grapes...….she started to go on about how Premium wasn't worth the money either......lol...…I was tempted to say how would you know if you`ve never done it...….but decided to ignore her......she obviously had a chip on her shoulder...….I just smiled and said I hoped she had a nice flight.....and went back to talking to the family in front who were also shaking their heads at little miss loudmouth who was now mouthing off to anyone who would listen...….oh dear.

We were third in line and when it came to our cases being weighed I couldn't look...….I was laughing we`d probably have to pay the equivalent of another case......but, by some miracle they were both just over by a kilo or two......and she didn't charge us anything...….nice!!!! I could have shopped some more.....lol....

Now we have time to kill till our flight...….we go for a coffee in the food court, pass the time and eventually wander over to go on the people mover.

I take our usual last few pics of the airport...…….the fountain and the flag......and say see you soon...…

We have TSA pre check with having Global Entry, but our tickets didn't have it on this time, so we had to go through the regular line......apparently every now and again you can have that happen......so we took off shoes and the usual......thankfully the line wasn't long...…….and we were through....the officers were very friendly today and we get our items without much of a wait. ​

There is a people mover ready to go so we reluctantly get on and soon we are swooping down to the terminal...…..

We buy some duty free and we`ll pick that up on the plane when we board...….we do buy a lot, but again, there`s a few there that we really will enjoy...….​

We try to Facetime Kyle as he had asked, but connection just wasn't there......so we gave up and just waited till it was time for us to board. And it came around quickly......we were delayed by around 40 minutes which didn't seem so bad and we did start to board early...…..being one of the first on after the assistance passengers is nice...…..​

We reach our seats and are immediately offered our first glass of sparkly for the flight...…..

Still quite haven't mastered the narcissistic images...….​

We took off in more or less within half an hour of our predicted time......and there was no line of planes to wait behind tonight.....we seemed to head out to the take off runway and go......and it was another smooth take off...…...I so enjoy the take off now...……

We get the upgraded movies as it was Premium and Tom and I both watched the same movie, and again....neither of us can remember what it was!!! I didn't write it down!! Oh it was Deadpool 2.....just came back to me...….Then they served drinks which are complimentary in Premium and we both get a couple of little wines and then soon after the food comes around with which you get more wine.....I can see us taking these little bottles home with us...…..the food was decent.....no choice tonight, but it was a bbq chicken with something or other......it was that memorable!!! Cheese and crackers with a little compote and a yukky mint dessert…….but it filled a hole and passed some time...….

Once service is over the lights are dimmed and we all settle down to try and sleep...….and yes, we had another squawking child.…..almost the whole flight!!! I had noise cancelling headphones on so I didn't get the worst of it......but we both managed to sleep a little......it was a pretty uneventful flight for the most part.

They put the lights on around an hour before we land and serve juice, yoghurt and a granola bar for breakfast......I had bought us blueberry muffins as an alternative......but we weren't hungry at all. So we had some water and tea.…….and by now we were over Ireland which meant not long to go...…..

We both felt shattered at this point...….and of course we were landing early, which was brilliant, but we had booked a later train in case we were delayed.....lol......we would be so early!!!

Landing was good and smooth...….it looked dark and drab and a little cool outside at Manchester.....

We had a spot ready for us so he stopped the engines and there is the usual hustle to get out......we manage to be fairly near the front as we are among the first off.....and we head the very long walk down to passport control......we go through the machines and don't even need to speak to anyone now.....and we are through to the luggage area......we are first in here and as we go through the lights come on.....

I head to the bathroom and as I arrive back unbelievably our cases are just coming through and there are two of them together......success!!!!

So, we head down to the Radisson which is attached to the terminal......although we don't have a car there to pick up, they do a wonderful buffet breakfast......and that`s where we would pass our time till our train was due.

The breakfast is excellent here...…..smoked and hot smoked salmon, charcuterie board, cereals, toasts, muffins, croissants and of course the hot cooked options......and you can help yourself to either prosecco or make up a bloody mary…….neither of which I choose to take this morning......far too early...…

We intead opt for two large pots of tea one after the other...….and a member of staff who knows us from previous visits when we have had lunch in the bar when we arrive is incredibly welcoming....I didn`t think he`d remember us but he did.....so we chatted to him and then proceeded to enjoy the lovely offerings.....and it was lovely...…we both had British bacon, hash brown, toast and Tom had eggs.....but the best bit was the tea!!! It was boiling hot and we enjoyed copious amounts of it!!!

There is a distinct lack of any pictures from when we take off...….we never feel very picture like and when we get off the plane everyone looks like they have been dragged through a hedge backwards...…..and we were so tired. So, the camera stayed where it belonged.

Eventually we headed off down to the train station which is also attached to the terminal.....just a short walk away....….and we saw our train was on time.....that was ideal as we had a connection to make for the next train we needed to get...…..the ironic thing was we could have made the earlier train......but we found out as we got on this one, the previous one had been cancelled...….we were meant to get this one...…

Our seats were booked and in first class......so we had plenty of room to sprawl out on....we weren't sharing the table with anyone so we could put our heads down a little...…..I slept but Tom didn't...…

The journey was good and when we changed trains that was easy too. We would consider doing it again.....

We came out of our almost home station and got in a cab...…..I wished we hadn't...….this was the ultimate death cab!!!! He was whizzing around from lane to lane going much faster than he should have been all while talking to us through his rear view mirror...…..I just wanted to scream watch the road!!!! But, somehow we made it home safe and it was a welcoming sight...…

We left everything.....although I did manage to get the first load of washing in before we hit bed and we planned to sleep for 3 hours...….get up and wait for Kyle to come home.

Today we both managed an hour, but we were exhausted......we were surprised we couldn't sleep any longer......so we dragged ourselves up and showered and dressed......at least we`d look almost human for him coming in...…..and he was finishing early today so he was home around 3.30pm...….

Boy, did we hug him or what......it was so good to see him...…..after I thought I`d had enough hugs, I had another...…..

So, laundry was in the process of being done....we had unloaded both cases and hand luggage.....and we gave Kyle his gifts of which he was delighted with...…..and we just sat and chatted with again, more tea.....

Tonight was Chinese takeout...…...as is our usual choice......I wanted something hot and spicy......and it was lovely.

We survived until around 10pm which was good for us......we should get back into our normal routine fairly quickly this way...….we would hopefully sleep until 6.30 and then back to normal...…..

Another wonderful trip was now over and we would soon be heading back on trip #16 to Orlando....and the best bit of this one coming was Kyle was coming with us!!!!


Will be along with some final thoughts on the trip...….but I really hope anyone who has read it has enjoyed it, and I thank each and every one who has given such lovely comments along the way...it`s nice to not be talking to myself...…..

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A "little" more comment and observations to come...…..

 

[J'aime Paris]

Your TRs are always so entertaining...I'm sad when they come to an end!!
You and Tom are a lovely couple, and it's always fun being a part of your adventures!
Thank you for continuing to take the time to share

 

[jump00]

Another lovely trip report - Wonderful read -Thank you!!!!!!!
How did Kyle's new bathroom/ renovation turn out?

 

[schumigirl]

SOME FINAL THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS ON THE TRIP






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I promise I won`t turn this into War and Peace...….summations should be short and succinct .....so I won`t be rehashing the whole trip report again...…..but there were some highlights, some amazing points and even some quite low points on this trip. Although even those weren't that low...…..



This was our 15th trip to Orlando...….and it didn't feel like it, it still feels new and fresh every time...….we still love that feeling of landing at the airport ready to begin another adventure......it still is quite an adventure for us making an almost 10 hour flight over the very large and very deep Atlantic Ocean...….I try not to dwell on that too much!!!

We started our visit at RPR which is just beautiful...….we absolutely adore this hotel and all the staff we know so well in it...….and we have known some a long time. Others who we have met recently have become as close to us as folks can and we appreciate everything they do for us.....and love keeping in touch between visits. They look after everyone and the service they supply to all guests is second to none.

We have come to care very deeply for them and adore spending time chatting to them and getting to know them better. And as someone joked we almost have residency there, we can do this!!! So staying there is always a pleasure and every visit just keeps getting better and better. We are so grateful to the staff there as they are special, especially our very special friend who is the kindest most considerate man on the planet......Tom does joke I prefer him to Tom......lol...….I always say of course I do ......but he does make us feel incredibly special and most certainly a part of the family we have come to cherish over the years. It was also a real privilege to be shown the new updated Club Lounge before anyone else......for that we were incredibly grateful..…...along with so many other things that don't make the trip report...…

Same with Sapphire Falls……..this is our second, second home...….we have been made to feel so welcome there too and have made some lovely relationships with several folks over there too......when you are told you are part of the Loews family, it does warm your heart. And these are folks who make our trips more special and adored than they already are.

Our September trip is very HHN focused...….and this year was a good year. Not the best year we have ever experienced, but it was a lot of fun and we loved every second. The houses, Scare Actors and the general environment was amazing!!! Having Michael Myers chase and terrorise me was the best!!!!

But, most of the houses were again spectacular...….so much work goes in to this event and it shows in quality every single night.

The weather played a big part of this year`s trip. I am affectionately known as The Lizard...….love being out in the heat, hates being cold and as soon as it cools down.....I`m inside...….and that's one of the things we love about Florida......the heat.

But this year we were baked some days!!! We have many friends who have lived here either all of their life or for many years and every one commented how hot this September and into October was...….we averaged 99F and usually more most days...…..but we loved it!!! Even when we felt a little overwhelmed, we worked through it....we were in Florida!!!! Hotter than Hades some days...….but still absolute bliss.

We had many days away from the parks and we enjoyed every one of them...….having the rental car is something we wouldn't do without.....we love to tour around and see some places we wouldn't ever see if we stuck to the parks and only the parks...…..and will continue to do this. We love the places we visit and have some favourites, and also some new places planned for next year...….

And of course the parks themselves...….we adore them and never get bored doing the both parks at some point most days of our trips...….rides are fun, staff are fabulous and the whole atmosphere is wonderful...….they are beautiful in parts and we always have the best time......

Food is always a highlight for us...…...there are some places that are apparently "looked down on" by some......but, we don't have anything like some of the places over here......so we tend to try and have a mix of old favourites and some new places. A real highlight was Hot and Juicy Crawfish on Sand Lake......it was perfect and fussy people need not go......if you don't like tearing the head and tails off your shrimp....then give it a miss......but it was beautiful.

Old favourites like Ocean Prime and The Palm are always highlights......and many places in between....and in the hotels too. But, we love it.

A couple of downs this year were our car not starting one time.....which led to a trip back to the airport.....a very poor Scare actor Dining experience which was a definite low experience....and a few other little niggly things......but…...nothing to put any kind of a damper on our trip in any way...….it was still amazing and showed us even more, we take things in our stride and don't let anything beat us!!!

The other low, was very generic...….rude people.

We are always so polite and well mannered to people who are taking care of us.....it`s the only way I know to be with people.....unless they piss me off of course ...….but to see people being rude and dismissive of members of staff who are only trying to help or take care of you is hard to see. There`s no need for such rudeness ever...….we have stepped in on occasion and told someone they were being rude......we couldn't stand by and watch someone be so disgustingly rude to a TM. And I`d do it again...…..

Pushy people who think they have more of a right to be in front of you for whatever reason and do it in such a horrible way...…..we saw a little more of that this year than before......not so much in the parks, although we saw that too…...but in general, some people are just rude.

I do believe that most people are nice and kind and will treat others with respect and kindness so I think that's why it still shocks when I hear of people being rude. I also hate negative people who try and find a way to bring you down or make nasty comments either on Facebook, which although I dont have it or read it, I do have friends who do......or as alternate people on websites......can`t believe folks are that bothered what others do...…...I didn't think I was that interesting!!!! I don't give two hoots what others do or how often they`ve been...….as I said before, I`ll stick with my life...…..

So, we do consider our trip to be a massive success...…..a few glitches along the way is nothing......it makes things interesting.…...and it was...….

Of course you should never finish on a negative...…..so I will say as always we had some lovely meets with folks...….the people we have met from this site have been the nicest people ever......and this trip we had some new meets and some more traditional meets...….won`t say old meets......lol.....

Monykalyn and cynditech were new meets for us......and we loved meeting them for the first time...….and look forward to many more hopefully...…..

macraven and Vicky (Tink1957) are two we have known a long time and always enjoy catching up with, we had missed both several times on previous visits so we were glad this worked out too .....Robo56 I had met briefly a few years ago at RP, and was glad we could have short meet before HHN one evening with macraven…....it was nice to catch up...….

Janet and her mister (keishashadow) are two we met again fairly briefly a few years ago and we have been trying to connect at some point......Janet has a lot of trips to Orlando and we never managed to match up so this time we were both determined we would make it work......so we had a lovely afternoon together in Amatista……..as always never long enough...….but we do have plans to meet up in December again....really looking forward to that!!!

Matt and Rob (AussieBritTraveller) are again I had met Matt briefly on their last visit in the lobby, but we hadn't managed to get together that time even for a drink, but this time we enjoyed some time for a drink one evening and the following night we had dinner together...….really enjoyed meeting them.

We also had encounters with everyday folks in the park and around who were some of the nicest people and we love meeting folks like that......apologies to anyone I`ve missed!!!

Of course going home is always sad, but we miss our boy so much and are always over the moon to see him again...…...so there`s always a silver lining...….

So, again I`m thanking everyone for reading along and for the lovely compliments...…..I do try not to drag this trip report along too long...….it is a lot to read and I get bored reading some trip reports and give up......so thank you so much for keeping me company...……

We have 9 sleeps till our 16th trip to Orlando...…..

Trip Report for December will be coming soon...……..I said I wouldn't drag this conclusion out for too long...….hope I haven't...….

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN...……..

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[schumigirl]

Your TRs are always so entertaining...I'm sad when they come to an end!!
You and Tom are a lovely couple, and it's always fun being a part of your adventures!
Thank you for continuing to take the time to share

Thank you so much!!!!

I have so appreciated your reading along and loved your comments...…..I`m so glad you enjoyed it.....and can say we`ll actually see you next year

 

[schumigirl]

Another lovely trip report - Wonderful read -Thank you!!!!!!!
How did Kyle's new bathroom/ renovation turn out?

Thank you too!!! I do appreciate you enjoyed it...….

Oh it turned out brilliantly, thank you...….he hadn't told us they had sent the wrong bath tub one day......but the guys sorted it out but took a few days to get the correct one, which is why it took a little longer than planned...... and it looks great...….such a difference in the room itself...….it was fine beforehand, but a good update works wonders....….Kyle is delighted with it, and that's all that we wanted.....

Although it makes our master bath look in need of a refurb.....lol......sshhhh don't tell Tom.....lol...….I think we`ve done more than enough this year to our home.....but there`s always next year...…

Thank you so much for reading along and commenting, I`m so glad you enjoyed this one too...….

 

[Mikey15]

I still need to take the time to finish reading your trip report, but thanks for updating!

We were in Orlando the first week of November and when we went to Boma for dinner, we walked past a white Maserati Levante in the parking lot. Totally thought about you and wondered how your trip went! lol

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

WONDERFUL!!!!!

Thanks Carole!!!

 

[schumigirl]

I still need to take the time to finish reading your trip report, but thanks for updating!

We were in Orlando the first week of November and when we went to Boma for dinner, we walked past a white Maserati Levante in the parking lot. Totally thought about you and wondered how your trip went! lol

Lol......how funny!!!

We loved the Levante........but much preferred it in black........we were glad we got it......

The trip was amazing, it really was......we are so lucky to have enjoyed another fabulous trip.........

I’m so glad you’ve been reading along, always nice to read.......hope you enjoy what you’ve missed so far......

 

[schumigirl]

WONDERFUL!!!!!

Thanks Carole!!!

Thank you!!!!

I’m so pleased you read along with it........it did go on a little........

I know the way we vacation may not suit everyone......we enjoy our resort time a lot......spending time in the Club Lounge is a big part of our day and can see why some won’t get that.....especially as we don’t really eat our meals in there......it’s too early for us and we do prefer to eat out later around places we love......eating out is a big part of our trips.......

And of course the parks aren’t our big focus........we are very lucky to have the best of both worlds......so our trips won’t suit many.......but they suit us down to the ground!

So I’m happy to know you enjoyed it and thank you for the lovely compliments........I do apppreciate them and awful lot.........

 

[JaxDad]

Thanks for another great trip report! I'm sorry we didn't get to meet up in St. Augustine. Maybe next time...

 

[schumigirl]

Thanks for another great trip report! I'm sorry we didn't get to meet up in St. Augustine. Maybe next time...

Thanks so much for reading.........I’m happy you enjoyed it.....

Yes, it would have been lovely to meet up.........but we are there for 14 nights in March and another 14 nights in May so we are probably going to be visiting St Augustine then.....maybe March as it might not be as nuclear hot like September was.........

So, we will definitely let you know when we plan to visit then and hopefully it’ll suit you for a meet......

Again, thank you for the lovely comments along the way..........

 

[martikus]

Thank you for continuing to share your trips
with us. It is so fun to experience it through your eyes. I am terrible about commenting during the review but feel I need to thank you at the end.

We enjoyed our first RPR stay last fall and will return next summer for a full week as our 12 year old son said 3 days just wasn’t enough. Your tips and thoughts really help us to feel like “veterans.”

 

[tammy]

A huge thank you for such an awesome report. I look forward to the next one in December. It completely blows my mind on how rude people can be to each other and to servers in restaurants. I was just in London a week ago and I witnessed two men being incredibly rude and downright nasty to the waiter. It was appalling, I felt sooooo bad for the poor woman. I am probably overly nice to people, but that's how I want to be treated. One more thing, my travel buddies kept making fun of me because I'm such a happy person and get excited over everything. I'd rather be happy, thankful and grateful than miserable and ungrateful. Anyway, welcome home and I'll see you soon

 

[schumigirl]

Thank you for continuing to share your trips
with us. It is so fun to experience it through your eyes. I am terrible about commenting during the review but feel I need to thank you at the end.

We enjoyed our first RPR stay last fall and will return next summer for a full week as our 12 year old son said 3 days just wasn’t enough. Your tips and thoughts really help us to feel like “veterans.”

Well, you still get a big and I’m happy to know you’ve been reading and enjoyed it!!

And even happier to know you love RPR and are going back for a week next year......now lovely.......I agree with your son, 3 days just isn’t enough!

You’ll definitely be a veteran then.......and again thanks so much for the compliment.......I take them all.....

Don’t be a stranger though, it’s nice to “meet” you.......next trip is solely at RPR for 10 nights.......hope you get the chance to read and enjoy that trip report too .......

 

[schumigirl]

A huge thank you for such an awesome report. I look forward to the next one in December. It completely blows my mind on how rude people can be to each other and to servers in restaurants. I was just in London a week ago and I witnessed two men being incredibly rude and downright nasty to the waiter. It was appalling, I felt sooooo bad for the poor woman. I am probably overly nice to people, but that's how I want to be treated. One more thing, my travel buddies kept making fun of me because I'm such a happy person and get excited over everything. I'd rather be happy, thankful and grateful than miserable and ungrateful. Anyway, welcome home and I'll see you soon

Thank you so much tammy........I’ve enjoyed every one of your comments and appreciate them so much......

Oh isn’t that awful!!! I wonder how people’s minds work that they can treat people like that........I’m with you, I treat people how I’d like to be treated and Kyle was brought up the same way, thankfully he is incredibly polite and I’m so happy he is naturally that way!

It’s easier to be nice to folks I find.........a smile is easier than a frown......I’m with you though, I’m generally such a happy go lucky person.....and I struggle to be around negativity, but I won’t change and I’m sure you won’t either......

Thank you again......hope to see you on the next one too.......

 

[J'aime Paris]

Thank you so much!!!!

I have so appreciated your reading along and loved your comments...…..I`m so glad you enjoyed it.....and can say we`ll actually see you next year

Looking forward to it! I may even make a photo or mention in that TR, lol!!