Hi, everyone! I got lots of fun comments from many of you, thanks!
So, you didn't find the temp. of the WL pool somewhat undesirable and pee(ish)?
I felt like I was swimming in fresh urine.
In your lodge explorations I guess you never saw my hallway to hell? We weren't in the main building. We had to walk about 490,389,390 miles to our room, it was dark, it was scary. DH said it was the hotel from The Shining. The wallpaper was actually peeling from the walls and the carpet was stained.
We didn't not enjoy our stay...but are willing to try it again, this time with a request.
And if that doesn't work. LOTS of begging. Of course, we DID have a much better view, and for that I am very thankful!
MommyPoppins: EEwwwwwww!!!!! No the pool was not overly warm. It was just right, at least in November. We walked down the north wing, which was the area we were advised to request, so I have an idea where you stayed. The décor is an earth tones theme, so even after the remodel it may be darker than the tropical or beach theme youre used to. It wasnt overly dark, IMO. It could be a longish walk to the lobby if you are near the far end of either wing, but at least youre indoors. I remember walking through AK Lodge on a previous trip and you need a map and a compass there!
I'm all caught up again!
Your TR is so awesome! You're doing a great job on it! I can't wait to see what happens next... I love the foreboding... dun, dun, DUN!
I felt the same way about our turn down service at the GF in December! I was so excited to get back to the room each night! I'm used to staying at BWV and doing my own turn down!
LOL! It really is a nice touch, isn't it?!
I can't wait to read more! -Michelle
mlill: Like you, were used to timeshares where you have a condo and get a mid- week cleaning at most, so were used to making the bed in the morning ourselves. Thats not bad as it takes all of 60 seconds for two people to make a bed, but I draw the line at recreating turndown service in the evening!
Usually I am just a lurker when it comes to reading TRs. But yours is so wonderful that I had to come out of lurkdom to tell you how much I am loving it!
You remind me of myself with your organizing, planning and superior packing skills. I have a TARDIS suitcase too! But you have my husband's delightful sense of humor. Are you sure you aren't our daughter?
IMHO you should seriously consider writing a young adult book. With your talent you just might be the next J. K. Rowling!
MomBoyd: Hello and welcome! It is a great compliment when someone comes out of lurking to post. I really appreciate it. Since I have character traits from you and your husband, maybe we are related somewhere along the way! I cant imagine writing anything for children or young adults since the closest Ive come to having children is spending some time with Lowells. They were 5, 7 and 9 when we got married and are all teenagers now. Fortunately they like me, despite my lack of knowing all the cool and IN things that you probably learn from having kids around full time.
I'm sure she'd like to sell as many books as JK but I'd put her in the same category as Carl Hiaasen - if you're a Florida lover you'll love his adult books ( he usually finds a way to get Disney in at least once) and he's written hilarious young adult books (Flush and Hoot) with an ecological message.
Suzflee: Yes that is a carved rabbit on the bedpost. I cant remember how many and what type of other animals were carved on the bed, but it was really a cute, unexpected touch.
I googled Carl Hiaasen since I had never heard of him. Sounds interesting. Thanks for the compliment. You and MomBoyd are cracking me up, debating over what writers books my work most resembles. I have never attempted to write anything funny until this trip report. Well, I take that back. Nothing like a longish article or story, but I have written funny skits and jokes for organizations Christmas parties (where I was a member) and I used to write funny poems or roasts for people I knew having a big anniversary or a birthday celebration. So I guess its not unprecedented, but humor is not my normal style.
I am now concerned (see concerned face:
) that you aren't going to make to the Hoop-de-doo.
<----hoop-de-dooers
I hope that isn't so...looking forward to an update.
Maleficent13: I love your concerned face and hoop-de-dooers. From now on, whenever I see those three spinning smilies I will think of them as Hoop-de-dooers.
Thanks for stopping by again with feedback.
Wow, Kay, I'm honored that you're sending Thor and Vidar to my house this weekend. I suppose I better make some brownies. Hmmm, I wonder if they like country and western music like those other Norwegians you met.
Great, now I have to go clean the house for my weekend company.
Do you have to call Dial-A-Bus to arrange transportation for them?
SunKat: Thor and Vidar will be arriving by ox cart. Theyll come with their own mixer bowls, so you can mix up a batch of brownies together when they arrive. I bet they not only like Country Western music, but would like you to show them some line dancing steps! Dont worry about cleaning the house. In fact, if you want them to feel perfectly at home, I would dirty it up a bit. They wear their boots inside all the time and, frankly, they are even messier than Lowell.
Kay - I don't think anyone has answered this but I DO remember those blow up characters at each of the countries at Illuminations!!!!!
What the heck happened to them and when did they disappear? We were there '91,'92,'93 then break till '97 then from '99 through present every year so somewhere in my breaks they took them away! Maybe 2000 when they turned it into 'reflections of earth' or whatever change they made then with the globe? I don't really get the whole illuminations thing myself now that the blow up characters are gone - that was the best part in my opinion!
Newbie to trip reports and loving yours! It's like a book I can't put down - can't wait for the next installment.
missesdisney: WELCOME and THANK YOU! I was starting to feel really creepy about the fact that no one remembered the inflatable characters, or whatever they were made of. I dont remember exactly which characters they were, but they were huge and really impressive. I remember the boxes could move around. We were there in 1997 for our honeymoon, and I am not sure, but that may have been the last time we were at Epcot since we dont do all the parks each time we go to WDW.
Im glad you are enjoying the report. Im getting a big kick out of writing it!
love the vikings, more please. kate
kisobel: Hi! I havent seen you for awhile. Thanks for taking time to let me know youre still out there!
trip reports where the writers include lil'personal history,
, wish that was "me" on the bus that
