I think you need a big hug, Alison!! Seems like life really is giving you a hard time at the moment (again...)!
Yeah, it seems to do that periodically. Thanks!
So sorry that you are not getting anywhere with the December trip at the moment. I have to say that I really liked our stay at SSR this December. But I can also see why it could be a bit more inconvenient for people relying on scooters to get around.
I'm hoping that Sunday I will have all day to explore and book things. Fran seems to like to have me work with Darcy and get things done, but since it's a holiday, it will just be the two of us and while she is sleeping perhaps I can book a trip!
I am so happy to hear that David's was able to rent out the bulk of your points!! At least you won't suffer from that aspect.
Yes, I was thrilled to get their email that someone wanted to use points in early May, that was perfect! And because they used up enough, I was willing to let the rest go to a good cause, just so that they were used up!
I was really happy to get that email. I put aside my plans just to make sure I could do the reservation. Not that I had big plans, I was going to pick up stuff at the pharmacy and get my cleaning lady. Instead I was just late to get the cleaning lady and got the prescriptions while she cleaned.
Oh, the food sounds delicious!! I read about the tri tip on your previous trip report and thought that it sounded really delicious! I am at the moment reading my new guide book for California and already came across a couple of restaurants where it says in the description that they were offering tri tip. I think I would really like it. I am not a fan of prime rib as it has too much fat for my liking, but this looks like a leaner cut of meat!
With the TriTip the fat is all on the top of the meat (or the bottom depending on how you look at it). The fat cooks out during the cooking process and usually seasons the meat, so that what you get on your plate is usually a very lean piece of meat. It is also very flavorful
And that cake tasting!!
They all looked delicious! But I think I would have gone with lemon if it was halfway decent. Citrus desserts are just the best in my opinion!!
I'll give you all a hint, the lemon cake was my second choice!
Good to hear surgery is not needed.
Yeah, we were really happy to hear that.
Bell bottoms might be fun. LOL.
You’re welcome for the reminder.
I just don't like bell bottoms, I guess bad 70s memories, and yes I thank you for the reminder!
Nice view from the villa.
The plans sound fantastic. I think we will try Steakhousee 55 when we go.
You should request Chefs Table if you are there on a Th, Fri or Sat.
The guest list looks like a fun bunch of people to share a weekend with. Cannot wait to read all about it.
Glad you rented all the points.
They will be a lot of fun and yes, I am SO glad we rented the points!
Good to hear she was good going to practice.
The food sounds so good. The cake flavors also and I would have chosen mudslide. Cute cake design.
She had fun at band practice and another spoiler, we didn't pick mudslide, it wasn't nearly as good as I thought it would be.
So is Mickey going to be a sculpted cake, or like a modeling chocolate figure on top of another cake?
figures the post about the cake made you come out of lurkdom! It will be a sculpted cake. Mickey will have a dowel inside him and they will give us a "manual" about cutting. I'm curious how they will make the sax work, but they came up with this....
Oh my goodness, the cake tasting sounds amazing!!!! Right now I'd go with strawberry but I really like all types of cakes. Except mint.
And again, we thought strawberry might be a little strange even though we liked it. There are only a few flavors left now!
Yes, Hooray for David's! If I can't have vacation, at least I can have money!
I was so thrilled to get that email!
That's wonderful Fran was able to get out and enjoy band
I think she really had a good time. And it gave her something to feel she accomplished.
I hope you can book your December trip soon. I was surprised how much I liked SSR and being right next to DTD. I mean really liked it! January was my second time and I appreciated it much more than the first.
We really liked our first trip at SSR, I'm just not sure what we want to do for this trip other than see the holiday decorations. Maybe SSR will be perfect, and we'll just stay there. I have some ideas for this trip and I just need time at the computer to work it out. I think Sunday will be the day. We don't have family or friends, and don't attend church so Easter will be the perfect time to do stuff, once we give Fran a shower.
That Friday I'll be driving seven hours to the wedding. I will be thinking of you guys!
Yikes, I'm not sure how far that gets you on the East Coast. Here it would get you way past my parents house! Almost to the Northernmost part of California!
Enjoy hearing all the good news....
...and now I hope I someday get invited to a tri-tip BBQ at a
DVC resort!
Hey if our trips ever coincide, I will gladly invite your family to a Tri_tip BBQ! I love sharing the joy! I'm just not sure how often I'm going to bring a Tri Tip. That depends on good weather, and grilling. Prime Ribs are much easier to cook since they are indoor meats. But I ill accept the challenge! Hopefully I have a long life and my contracts go for a while, so I have a long time to try and grill Tri Tip at all the resorts!
it's hard to accept help and support sometimes when all you want is your independace, I sure know that. 
but my mom was the #1 person I thought of. I also have some vegan friends who are coming. They have decided to eat meat for the weekend though, so they may be like you and gloss over it.
I like it! Get her tired so it keeps her out of trouble. 
I've been looking forward to it for a year now and especially now with all the drama in my life. I'm so happy Fran was able to get out to the car and drive to band! What a relief it must have been for her to get out of the house and get back a bit to normal.
The rest of your friends and family look like a blast too! 
