Sand and Sun ~ Trip Number Ten Was Lots of Fun! Clearwater Beach & YC, August 2013

[JoBird]

It's going... typical! There's never a dull moment on a road trip! So far we had to call 911 because of a drunk driver (we assumed they were drunk anyway by the way they were driving). They almost ran us off the road twice and were just all over the place. It was crazy!! All at 70+ miles an hour on a road full of big rigs. Then we stopped in Savannah for dinner and I spilled ketchup all over myself, the seat of the car, and my camera! But other than that, everything is wonderful! We are almost to the Florida border though so I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! We'll probably get to AoA around 9:00 tonight. We're switching to CSR tomorrow. Hope that goes well.

Oh dear lord- was the drunk in SC? Please tell me they weren't in SC. I just... I don't... I mean..... lawd.

Sorry if it was. Hopefully it wasn't any of my kinfolk. It's always 5 o'clock in South Cah'lina.

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

Oh dear lord- was the drunk in SC? Please tell me they weren't in SC. I just... I don't... I mean..... lawd.

Sorry if it was. Hopefully it wasn't any of my kinfolk. It's always 5 o'clock in South Cah'lina.

Yes, he was in SC, but you're in luck... he had Florida plates!

 

[JoBird]

YAY ME!!!!

So glad it wasn't my kin that almost did ya in!!!


Okay wait....

We gots some kinfolk there in FL too. But I'm not gonna claim 'em cause it's only by marriage.




I kid.

Hope you get there in one piece without meeting any SC roadway driving, Florida license plate having drunks or wayward kinfolk or exploding ketchup packets or weaving armadillos (Wait, that was me not you- ) But anyway----- Have a safe trip girl!!!!

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

YAY ME!!!!

So glad it wasn't my kin that almost did ya in!!!


Okay wait....

We gots some kinfolk there in FL too. But I'm not gonna claim 'em cause it's only by marriage.




I kid.

Hope you get there in one piece without meeting any SC roadway driving, Florida license plate having drunks or wayward kinfolk or exploding ketchup packets or weaving armadillos (Wait, that was me not you- ) But anyway----- Have a safe trip girl!!!!

Thanks! I'll let you know if I encounter any armadillos!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Thanks! I'll let you know if I encounter any armadillos!

One time while driving at night on a back road in Florida I ran over four armadillos! One after another! With their hard shell hitting one makes a lot of racket.

 

[JoBird]

One time while driving at night on a back road in Florida I ran over four armadillos! One after another! With their hard shell hitting one makes a lot of racket.

May they Rest in Peace.

 

[JoBird]

Thanks! I'll let you know if I encounter any armadillos!

Oh please let us know if you saw any weaving armadillos!!!!

You should be there by now, so...............

why no update?

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Oh my gosh!!!





What the heck happened in here while I was gone???


Drunk Floridians in South Carolina. Ketchup packets. Armadillos!!!


Wow.


Well Rinky, I hope you made it to AOA safe & sound and enjoyed your evening there. And I think you are off to CSR today, right? Hope the switch goes well and you are off enjoying your first park!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

i found out on allears they do do the storytelling until the 30th. Woohoo!!! I kinda figured they did.

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Awesome!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Well since Rinky is off having too much fun to update us, we'll have to settle for one of my little updates...



After we ate we walked back over the got the kids and took them down to the pool. And to our surprise it wasn't too crowded!! I think if you go after 6:00, after all the afternoon pool activities have ended it isn't so insane there!

The kids had a good time and we stayed until after dark. I went over to Hurricane Hanna's and grabbed a couple of kids meals and they came out of the pool long enough to eat!

Total Bill: $17.88


Then I went over to the BC Marketplace and grabbed myself a chocolate chip croissant! I just love these things!! I took it back to the pool to enjoy!

Eventually the kids were done swimming and we headed back to the YC. We stopped by the YC Gift Shop, Fittings & Fairings, for a quick look around before we headed upstairs and to bed.

The kids checked out the Magicband accessories! DS12 thought about buying something for his, but decided to wait.

Up Next: Morning at SAB

 

[mickeyplanner]

I enjoyed the pics of the pool. We got in at BCV for May and can't wait to use the pool again.

 

[ddluvsdisney]

we love SAB! it is better when not crowded though. my boys always ask when we can stay there again.... just for the pool lol

glad you were able to enjoy it this time.

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[Disney Mommy 3]

aahhh..... I can't wait!...SAB looks like it needs me

 

[ddluvsdisney]

Oh and that shirt- I'm with the band made me laugh bc my DS used to love that show- I'm with the Band on DisneyXD. Do you know what show I'm talking about? It was kinda funny better than some of the other tween shows. lol

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[Lovemy3babes]

Hey stranger.... I disappear and then come back to this wonderful TR! Lots to keep me entertained here. Going back to get all caught up now! Missed the Dis!

 

[JoBird]

Leave it to Disney to come up with a way to make even more money. Blingy bands!!

"How much Bling can yo' Band withstand?"





So, now, backing up a bit. I am glad the boys got to spend some time in SAB without the insanity that goes on during the day. I'm sure it was a nice way to end the day!

I really thought the YC was nice when we went over. It was pretty. And for whatever reason when you go walking down that looooooong hall to get to the gift shop---- I really wanted to run down it. You know what I'm saying??? Something in me was just urging me to break out in a full run, shrieking and singing or something. Maybe it's because it's so proper in there. I think it's more proper than the GF if I'm being honest. Kinda like if you went to your Grampa's house and you knew you should be super quiet bc he was in the back smoking a pipe or sleeping or something and the little kid in you wants to just let it allllllllllll hang out??? THAT'S how I felt. Almost giddy, like.

That is really cute that they give the kids meals in the sand pail! Love that!!

Fun update! Thanks!!!

Oh and yes, I will admit to being a little out of control last night. But I can't help it, armadillos make me giggle. They just have this dumb, confused look on their faces, bless their hearts. I mean, no one ever says that their favorite animal is an armadillo. There's a reason for that.

Once we were driving down the road here and a dead one was on the side of the road, lying on it's back and someone had stuck a beer can in it's paws. Sad, but you just know I had to get out and take a dang picture of it. IDK what happened to the picture but it was on our fridge for many years.

Ahhh, the things that amuse me.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Jodi, could you have a reality show? Pretty please? Or at least a daily blog? It would make me so happy!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Hi ya gals! Once again, I'm behind. Got a good excuse this time though. I made it to round 2 of the Disney Parks Moms Panel search and have been working on my answers and video. Both have been submitted and I hope that they don't mind my thick Southern drawl. Now, I'm catching up on everything.

I hope that Rinky didn't encounter any more run ins with Jodi's maybe-relatives or armadillos and made it safe and sound.

Shelly, I hate that your meal wasn't that great. I understand what you're saying though. It feels weird to be sitting in a restaurant where the wait staff is dressed up, some of the guests are and then in comes the sweaty tank top wearing dude.

Thank goodness SAB wasn't as crowded and stupid crazy like it was in the past. It actually didn't look that bad in the pictures.

 

[disny_luvr]

Your dinner at ll Mulino sounds interesting (Did I get the name correct? I've never heard of it.) Is this restaurant located in the YC?

I loved your pics of SAB. My boys love it there and always ask me when we are staying there so they can go to SAB again. I'm glad it wasn't so crowded and crazy for you this time.

 

[JoBird]

Jodi, could you have a reality show? Pretty please? Or at least a daily blog? It would make me so happy!

Gurl.

You know that if I ever get around to (how come no one up North ever says they're gettin' 'round to doing something? Are we in the South really THAT lazy that we have to profess what we're getting ready to do?) anyway--- if I ever get round to having a reality show or a blog or what have you, I'll be sure to let you know because honestly we might be the only ones there. And then I'd get cancelled. But not for lack of viewership. Oh no. I'd get myself cancelled due to dumb. Me, I mean. I am seriously lacking brain cells sometimes.

Dang. Least I admit it. I can fully embrace my limitations.