Charade67
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Nice that you have the spa up and running already. That would be a cool thing to have if we had somewhere to put it.
B has reminded me of what happened to the missing suitcase. A few years ago we were in a hotel in Williamsburg. She got very sick and unfortunately the suitcase suffered. It wasn't worth trying to clean it. Yeah, I think a new set of luggage is in her future.
Busy day, has struck me that the longer one is away on vacation, the longer it takes to assimilate back into RLcolor me captain obvious
charade it’s really coming together nicely. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that shade of counter top, striking. What did u choose for floor?
i’ve tried a few over the years. One of my kids got me one that I swear took up my whole island. Hated cleaning the greasy mess from Burgers Never thought to use for grilled sandwiches. Lucky if I eat a grilled cheese a couple times a year. Did ask the mr for a Xmas present, one of those cast iron type with long handles that campers use over a open fire. My mom used all the time on the gas stove.
adorable! Enjoy
oh what fun
never sat thru a whole episode for some reason
that week is often reported as the busiest of the haunt season. I ain’t afraid of no ghost. If it’s worse than crowds I’ve seen around Columbus Day weekend, will be rethinking my wisdom to book a 2nd trip around the same time period.
hell week was a serious consideration in the past, seems to have all but disappeared according to this:
https://www.floridasmart.com/articles/florida-public-school-calendars
Had expected smaller crowds due to pandemic, despite the predicted pent up local demand. Think many locals are taking their time re-emerging into the parks to interact with the out of state visitors I Can’t argue that thought, the state is just working their way out of some horrific numbers.
I’m sure U doesn’t want to admit that crowds are down this year, after what was reported as early sellouts. I Was told by different U employees that the TM calendar opened up for three HHN dates when I was there last week...Thursday, Friday & Sunday. The individuals seemed thrilled for the extra date options to attend.
my thot it was designed to inflate the crowds to near normal capacity. FOMO & all. Going to guess they will carefully watch ‘their gate’ throughout the season & continue to do so. Sunday was the slowest of the three nights we were there.
Had it’s moments for me. A fan of a few houses. Loved Haunting of Hill House as fan of the series. Beetlejuice is a beautiful homage to the movie. Would love to see it installed as permanent display in the parks.
overall, an average event for USO. Still, head’s above what you find elsewhere. Just had hoped for more bells & whistles for the 30th. Obviously, satisfied enough for a repeat trip
my suggestions…
do stay & scream, can knock out 2 or 3 houses before the crowds start to flow thru the gate.
If doing pizza fries at Louies, might want to grab during the day. Last sunday night waited nearly an hour for an order to appear on the table After the 8 pm theater show. Unacceptable IMO.
If looking to trim costs, even if $20 or so more a night that the more far-flung properties you mentioned, consider booking either Adventura or CB. CB is absolutely not my fav onsite resort by any means. Several on this thread do recommend it.
I added on 3 nights at SF after HHN. Note to self, better to do the budget property first on a split trip lol.
i diid notice many people using the SF boat, then strolling thru it’s lobby & out the door to their various resorts last week. Probably accounted for the much longer lines of people at dock vs the other resorts.
FYI, years ago, they did check room keys now & again on HHN nights when boarding boat. Didn’t see it this year.
Life is short, enjoy some special time with your son!
Quick evening stop in
Had a great evening. DH was surprised to see family members walk into the restraint once we had arrived. Had a great meal with lots of laughs and some gift opening.
His sister gifted him a special gift his mom had received when she turned 50. So that brought tears to all our eyes. It will now be passed to each family member who turns 50 for years to come.
Tomorrow I booked us to go to the pool. The GD and nieces will have fun on the water slides and lazy river.
I hope everyone has a great Saturday. I'll leave a light on for those who can't sleep and our friends across the pond.
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OK Ladies-n-Ghouls…Flights are booked, car reserved….Taking #1 Son to HHN for an “non-budgeted-for” Orlando trip 26th-29th…just the two of us- no “Evil Step Sisters!”…..Seriously contemplating 1 or 2 nights at either Dockside or Surfside. We’re kinda spoiled with the HRH & RPR perks- especially the EZ walking distance and boat proximity…and of course…Express. (Might do 1 night at one of them to double down on the EPS.) Actually, not even sure what my question is here!!! Well, which Resort? (No wrong answer, I know.)! Oh yeah…I may have mentioned this a while back, but the MAIN reason he wants to go is for the HHN PIZZA FRIES!!! (World’s most expensive Pizza Fries!!!) Also…anybody else crazy enough to battle the “final week” crowds?
(I’m also put this on the Hotel Thread. )
it does, charade has an interesting design esthetic.That flooring looks great!
Great choice - I really like it
you really went above & beyond to make that milestone special for him! I bet you’d plan a killer of a weddingHad a great evening. DH was surprised to see family members walk into the restraint once we had arrived. Had a great meal with lots of laughs and some gift opening.
yes, it makes it seem more special. as much a part of it for me as the food…well, close .This afternoon we might watch the qualifying for the Turkish GP and still to decide what to wear tonight......still love that dressing up to go out for dinner.
Thank you. I can't wait until we get it. I hope we will have it installed before Thanksgiving.That flooring looks great!
Great choice - I really like it
That's really sweet. I have something similar, but not as sweet. It's a coffee mug that has some statement about getting old on it. My father gave ot to my brother when he turned 50. My brother gave it to my BIL, who passed it on to my sister, who gave it to me. I've had it for almost 4 years. I'm the youngest, so I don't know where it will go from here.His sister gifted him a special gift his mom had received when she turned 50. So that brought tears to all our eyes. It will now be passed to each family member who turns 50 for years to come.
I had completely forgotten about that incident. Thankfully it was a cheap set, so I wasn't too concerned about losing a piece.Thanks and glad that you solved the mystery of the missing suitcase wish it could have been under different circumstances. Luggage is a nice gift to give it's not something the kids would probably buy themselves.
I think we are supposed to get rain for the next few days.And when the weather lady just said this weekend weather will be good and bad
This is another reason I am glad that my mom can move in with my sister instead of moving to a nursing home.As projected, Covid has ramped up here. My mom is still ’enjoying’ that weekly nasal swab thanks to the (at Last count 15 more) infected/unvax employees Able to skirt the state edict, loophole based upon # of employees, each ‘hall’ in the community is classified as a separate entity.
Will she need to update all of the ones with the doctors in SC? She is moving to GA and will have to get an entire new medical team.Charade - when u stated the list re your aunt’s removal yesterday, struck me to remind u of updating your mom’s various hippa agreements too.
Some wild & wooly storms rumbled thru last night. Odd sort, thunder heralded their arrival for hours prior. skies looked how they do before we’ve had some really severe weather events. Thankfully, not this time. appreciably cooler & appears it’s going to be a damp, murky day. May need to revise outdoor decorating plans. new Bond flick tonight, will book the seats in the back in a rural theater that gets few patrons.
As projected, Covid has ramped up here. My mom is still ’enjoying’ that weekly nasal swab thanks to the (at Last count 15 more) infected/unvax employees Able to skirt the state edict, loophole based upon # of employees, each ‘hall’ in the community is classified as a separate entity.
daily infection numbers in our county back to March/April’s stats of 550 or so. Scary for the mr to come back to work and find 3 co-workers (in different departments, had no F2F contact with them at least) had died in a day or two of getting ill & being admitted to hospital. one of their wives has passed too, yes, there are minor children. informed Thursday that a handful more are now in the ICU. predictably, not a single one had vax. some good may come of it tho. Even the most hardened in their political beliefs say they are now finally considering getting the vaccine. Talk about taking the long way home.
it does, charade has an interesting design esthetic.
Charade - when u stated the list re your aunt’s removal yesterday, struck me to remind u of updating your mom’s various hippa agreements too.
you really went above & beyond to make that milestone special for him! I bet you’d plan a killer of a wedding
yes, it makes it seem more special. as much a part of it for me as the food…well, close .
Happy Saturday. I will probably spend most of the day organizing and getting the kitchen back together. I just ordered a Weather Tech mat to go under the sink.
Thursday night dh and I had dinner at a local hibachi restaurant. We struck up a conversation with a guy sitting at the table next to us. Last night we went to an Italian restaurant and the same man was there too. As we were leaving he asked, "So, where are we eating tomorrow?" Living in a small town can be amusing.
Thank you. I can't wait until we get it. I hope we will have it installed before Thanksgiving.
That's really sweet. I have something similar, but not as sweet. It's a coffee mug that has some statement about getting old on it. My father gave ot to my brother when he turned 50. My brother gave it to my BIL, who passed it on to my sister, who gave it to me. I've had it for almost 4 years. I'm the youngest, so I don't know where it will go from here.
I had completely forgotten about that incident. Thankfully it was a cheap set, so I wasn't too concerned about losing a piece.
I think we are supposed to get rain for the next few days.
This is another reason I am glad that my mom can move in with my sister instead of moving to a nursing home.
Will she need to update all of the ones with the doctors in SC? She is moving to GA and will have to get an entire new medical team.
I guess I should get up and start organizing. Later today I'm making mini Oreo cheesecakes for an event at church tomorrow. One of our Sunday School class members is moving away and we are having a little send off party for her.
We will have weather in the 80’s all week
Which means ac will still be on 24/7 like it has been since March
I can handle the heat better then the cold so Georgia weather does suit me
When I lived in the north, I lived for warm weather !
There were times back then we ran the furnace in September
Last week at this time, I was in the parks having fun
Now it seems it was almost a lifetime ago, haha
Hope all the homies have a great weekend!
Good afternoon all! Had to work for a few hours this morning but now I'm home and relaxing. I got up very early this morning which I hate considering I don't work weekends.
I hope everyone is doing well today.
Pencil me in for the bacon….
I’m already trying to figure out when I can go back.Last week at this time, I was in the parks having fun
Now it seems it was almost a lifetime ago,
Very appropriate for here too. Glad the dinner went well.We have a sign up in our village hall.....very apt for small village life.......
I can’t believe people are doing that again. You would think they would have learned by now.Ugh, the item I went to Costco for was sold out in minutes after it opened. Shortages and hoarding.
Our other indoor work is finally got to get started again this week after several interruptions. My sympathies to your contractor and his family.Our outdoor work is at a standstill as our fencing contractor has had a sudden death in his family and he’s supporting his wife with that.