Something About Nothing ... #12

[schumigirl]

Evening all..........

Reporting in from airport Radisson..........just had dinner and sitting in hotel bar having cocktail.......mum is having tea! She's a non drinker. Glorious evening here......

Going to Skype my boys later, then earlyish night before am flight tomorrow.........had good train journey up which is a first as we usually drive up here when we fly to Orlando.

Mum is so excited for tomorrow.......as am I of course........

Catch youse guys later.........

(mac.....hope email got through)

 

[Lynne G]

Safe travels Schumi! Glad to hear you are chilling before your early flight tomorrow. Have an awesome trip in NY. (and at least you'll be in the same time zone as us EST homies! LOL)

 

[Squirlz]

We went to DC when we were down there last January. Weirdest thing I saw; so many people snorkeling in the Lazy River. Face down. All you see is a concrete trough! Why would anybody do that? And the dolphin I swam with in 2001, CJ, is still there.

 

[tink1957]

Thanks for checking in with us Carole....hope you have an awesome trip with your mum. Hold onto your wallet this time and enjoy yourself in the Big Apple.

The kittens finally emerged from the storage building today...I will post pics when I can get my hands on the little cuties. They are still a bit wild since mama Luna hid them in an unreachable area of the shed....couldn't get to them without sending an avalanche of boxes down.

Hope you get that new car Lynne

 

[buckeev]

We went to DC when we were down there last January. Weirdest thing I saw; so many people snorkeling in the Lazy River. Face down. All you see is a concrete trough! Why would anybody do that? And the dolphin I swam with in 2001, CJ, is still there.

But it's pert-near the CLEANEST concrete trough you'll ever see! There are thousands of fish in the river...plus a really cool viewing window to see Brucie and his friends!
We did Discovery Cove a few years back with the whole schmear..Dolphins, food, River and the Seaworld tix. It was a blast. Pricey for sure, but I got to scratch that off my bucket list. I may take the granddaughter when she is old enuff..(have to be 12 I think to do the dolphin swim at DC). In another life, I used to scuba dive and had several close encounters of the dolphin kind, but they weren't tame and darted away when just out of arm's length. Then there's the whole shark factor.....(i.e. Hmmm...That silhoutte could be a dolphin...OR...maybe not...)...Queue the music...DaaaaADummm...DaaaaDummm..DUMB-DUMB-DUMB-DUMB...

 

[Squirlz]

But it's pert-near the CLEANEST concrete trough you'll ever see! There are thousands of fish in the river...plus a really cool viewing window to see Brucie and his friends!
We did Discovery Cove a few years back with the whole schmear..Dolphins, food, River and the Seaworld tix. It was a blast. Pricey for sure, but I got to scratch that off my bucket list. I may take the granddaughter when she is old enuff..(have to be 12 I think to do the dolphin swim at DC). In another life, I used to scuba dive and had several close encounters of the dolphin kind, but they weren't tame and darted away when just out of arm's length. Then there's the whole shark factor.....(i.e. Hmmm...That silhoutte could be a dolphin...OR...maybe not...)...Queue the music...DaaaaADummm...DaaaaDummm..DUMB-DUMB-DUMB-DUMB...

No fish in the river, just in the reef. This is the river that you float in and look UP to see all the flora and fauna.

 

[pcstang]

Well, it seems like it has reached the time to let my 5 AP's lapse. I've been checking for months on resort rates and they are crazy and my platinum upgrade is never available...

 

[Lynne G]

Awww PC, that would be ashame. But understandable, given large increase in rate last year. I still could not get an AP rate in any of the hotels, guess they did not have any trouble filling up for Columbus Day week. I need to remember to reserve as soon as I can. Not happy with my rate, but already sold out of my standard ressie, and rates are now almost double.

Oooh, nasty thunderstorm rolling around right now. No need to water the garden.

 

[ky07]

Quick drive by to say hi homies and hope everyone is doing well.

 

[macraven]

Quick drive by to say hi homies and hope everyone is doing well.

Hi ya St L !

Have you got your boy back home from up North yet?

Can't remember the date you said you were going

Bet you and your better half are anxious for your Orlando vacation !

 

[ky07]

Hi ya St L !

Have you got your boy back home from up North yet?

Can't remember the date you said you were going

Bet you and your better half are anxious for your Orlando vacation !

No we haven't got him back yet and looks like we have to drive to Michigan after our trip to the dark side and yes dw is very excited since we only have 26 days til we head out.

 

[buckeev]

No fish in the river, just in the reef. This is the river that you float in and look UP to see all the flora and fauna.

Ahhh...I'm wondering if we even did that part....Does it take it through "Bird Land"?...'cuz THAT I DO remember!

 

[Squirlz]

Ahhh...I'm wondering if we even did that part....Does it take it through "Bird Land"?...'cuz THAT I DO remember!

Yeah, it's the fresh water river that takes you into the aviary. You go through waterfalls to get in and out.

 

[macraven]

Well, it seems like it has reached the time to let my 5 AP's lapse. I've been checking for months on resort rates and they are crazy and my platinum upgrade is never available...

WHAT?

Don't jump ship but start using the smsm code for room discount

I book with that more than the AP code
My October smsm rate is cheaper by over a thousand of the AP rate for my dates
And plat status still gives me the free upgrade on the rooms

Use the smsm code and book standard room and get the larger room by your YouFirst status

I expect to see your face this October homie

 

[macraven]

Awww PC, that would be ashame. But understandable, given large increase in rate last year. I still could not get an AP rate in any of the hotels, guess they did not have any trouble filling up for Columbus Day week. I need to remember to reserve as soon as I can. Not happy with my rate, but already sold out of my standard ressie, and rates are now almost double.

Oooh, nasty thunderstorm rolling around right now. No need to water the garden.

Lynne keep checking your dates in case AP prices drop
It can happen especially when travel agencies release back to the hotel of the unsold rooms they hold

I'll give you money for some of your rain.....

 

[macraven]

Evening all..........

Reporting in from airport Radisson..........just had dinner and sitting in hotel bar having cocktail.......mum is having tea! She's a non drinker. Glorious evening here......

Going to Skype my boys later, then earlyish night before am flight tomorrow.........had good train journey up which is a first as we usually drive up here when we fly to Orlando.

Mum is so excited for tomorrow.......as am I of course........

Catch youse guys later.........

(mac.....hope email got through)

yup, i got it....

just don't leave your purse in any cabs on this trip in nyc!

have a fabulous vacation.

 

[macraven]

Thanks for checking in with us Carole....hope you have an awesome trip with your mum. Hold onto your wallet this time and enjoy yourself in the Big Apple.

The kittens finally emerged from the storage building today...I will post pics when I can get my hands on the little cuties. They are still a bit wild since mama Luna hid them in an unreachable area of the shed....couldn't get to them without sending an avalanche of boxes down.

Hope you get that new car Lynne

i'm waiting on kitty pictures......


and a pic of lynne's new car

 

[schumigirl]

Lynne, Vicki and mac.......thanks.........will definitely keep my eye on purse this time.......lol........think mum will as well!!

Up far too early this morning.......but, it's travel day.........

Still got couple of hours before we need to head through security.........

Catch youse later.........

 

[macraven]

oh, that's right, this is the big travel day

i'm excited for youse..


i can never sleep on the night before i travel.
i'm always too excited.

wait, did i just say that?
i never sleep well as it is.......lol

 

[schumigirl]

I kinda guessed you'd be here this early ........well, late for you........lol........

Surprisingly we both slept quite well.......both our beds are comfy........they are both huge.......think that helped cos mum doesn't sleep great either.......but now we're awake at 5am.......typical!

Head for shower soon I think......

Will still be keeping an eye out for RoF tickets going on sale while I'm away.........