Something About Nothing..........#5

[Tinker-tude]

Tamie

You're prolly right. Luckily I scheduled it so I have at least one day off before I head back to work, but it'll be the 15th when I return and that's usually a busy day!

What does "once removed" mean?

We always take a day or two to recover and sleep, too. It's death to go straight back to real life after exhausting yourself traveling. Hope your recovery day is enough before getting slammed at work.

Once removed means one generation away. Your cousin's child is your cousin, but one generation younger than you, or "once removed". Your parent's cousin is also your cousin, but one generation older, which is once removed. I have no idea who came up with that term. Some monk geneologist, I presume.

Mac, Love, get well. Get rest. Don't forget to eat your veggies. Thinking of and praying for you.

Tam

 

[Tizzy_Meliss]

Sorry Mac, I didn't see the little thermometer thingy this AM and didn't know you were under the weather. Hope you are resting,and taking care of yourself, here is some OJ for ya!

Just this past May, we rented an economy for 10 days and the total price, with all the silly charges and taxes (no extra insurances or anything) was only $168 for 10 days!!! That was the cheapest I've ever paid for our 10 day stay. So less than a month after being home, I checked the price for our October stay, and all but fell out of my chair. The WEEKLY rate for an economy is now $258 for a week

Since we're staying a full 2 weeks this time, our price through Dollar would have been $706!!!!! As compared to $360 for EZ Rental.

What is going on??? I will keep checking, just like with our SW flights, I've gotten us $60 of credit, even since the gas prices have gone up, ya have to be diligent!!!

Wow, talk about an increase! That's crazy! I checked into our trip, last year we rented a mini van for a little over a week (9 days) for $611.00 its pretty much the same this year through Hertz and Enterprise, but it is $200 less at Dollar.

 

[RAPstar]

We always take a day or two to recover and sleep, too. It's death to go straight back to real life after exhausting yourself traveling. Hope your recovery day is enough before getting slammed at work.

Once removed means one generation away. Your cousin's child is your cousin, but one generation younger than you, or "once removed". Your parent's cousin is also your cousin, but one generation older, which is once removed. I have no idea who came up with that term. Some monk geneologist, I presume.




Mac, Love, get well. Get rest. Don't forget to eat your veggies. Thinking of and praying for you.

Tam

That's nifty. Learn something new everyday. The one day off should be fine. Plus it'll give me time to do at least one day of my trippie on here. Now to enjoy my day off today!

 

[Tinker-tude]

Bump!

Lots of threads today. Our home is getting buried.

Going through our folder of stuff from Universal in January.

Can't wait to go and see all the stuff we missed last time!

Tam

 

[the Dark Marauder]

3 day weekend! Crashing at the RPR with some friends. Doing the Disney thing one day, Universal another day. Woo hoo!

 

[KStarfish82]

Evening everyone!

 

[Sharon G]

DM - sounds like a fun weekend!

Hi Katie and Gemma!

mac - whats up with being sick? You can't be sick, we all need you!

 

[Sharon G]

Bump!

Lots of threads today. Our home is getting buried.

Going through our folder of stuff from Universal in January.

Can't wait to go and see all the stuff we missed last time!

Tam

January will be here before you know it!

 

[donaldduck352]

Good eve Kstar

DM- looks like a cool weekend coming up

mac-get better please

Anyone else I forgot,will wake you in the morning

Sun going down,i'm in bed

See'Ya

 

[Sharon G]

Hi all, I wanted to chime in on the rental car issue, as we always rent a car when in Orlando. I have used Dollar for a few years, I WAS happy with them. Just this past May, we rented an economy for 10 days and the total price, with all the silly charges and taxes (no extra insurances or anything) was only $168 for 10 days!!! That was the cheapest I've ever paid for our 10 day stay. So less than a month after being home, I checked the price for our October stay, and all but fell out of my chair. The WEEKLY rate for an economy is now $258 for a week WWWHHHAATT!!!!! So I kept searching, and the best price, was from EZ-Rental at MCO (I must pick up and drop off at MCO) don't want to do it any other way! We're paying, as of now, $130 a week, before taxes and charges. I'll keep checking, but I can't believe the difference at Dollar, very disappointing to say the least!!!

Since we're staying a full 2 weeks this time, our price through Dollar would have been $706!!!!! As compared to $360 for EZ Rental.

What is going on??? I will keep checking, just like with our SW flights, I've gotten us $60 of credit, even since the gas prices have gone up, ya have to be diligent!!!

Mike, have you tried Thrifty? I've had good luck with them using the Orlando magic card rate.

 

[Tinker-tude]

January will be here before you know it!

It seems like you're waiting forever until it's under your nose. It won't seem like a rush until Christmas, when I'm too busy to plan anymore and pack. Maybe I should just start now. Then again, I need my warm weather clothes here and now....

Tamie

 

[coastermom]

Checking in one last time before we hit the road .. ...

Mac... Hope you are feeling better soon ...

We are all packed ... DH has been fast asleep for hours now and the kiddies are still up because we need them to sleep in the van.


We will be in Georgia by Friday afternoon and at a country inns and suites so maybe I can get to post from there because there is free internet service there .

I got to grout the tub today so it will be all set and nice when we come home . I thought that was a great idea today as the kids would not be showering at home in the morning . .. I am kind of proud of myself for thinking of it .


Ok got to get myself ready for the long drive . IF I don't get to stop in and say HI soon I will post as soon as we get back ...IN TWO WEEKS .. Hope for good weather and lots of short lines in the mother land. Also hope that my son who is just shy of 48 in like by a fraction of an inch gets to get on the Mummy .. If not there is a reason for a return trip after Harry Potter opens >>> Already planning to return didn't even get there yet I think I am hooked ... ..You guys on the dark side and your cookies ,,, AHHH

Ok really gotta run see everyone soon .

BTW DM we are a party of 5 and at least one day the three kids will be wearing their thing 1,2 and 3 shirts . WE are in IOA and USF on Aug 2,3,4 and maybe 5th . We are at the RPR any good advice ?

See ya all soon

 

[marciemi]

January will be here before you know it!

You say that like it's a good thing!

I, for one, am in no hurry for January. Or December. Or even for summer to be any more over than it already is! Slow those clocks down!

 

[keishashadow]

Don't worry Mac, I am going to be relaxing with my friends in Cuba or Dominican republic in June and off to sunny Orlando in July with my family!! Going to be the best summer ever!! Makes up for spending this summer measuring ****s for buttons!!

i am intrigued ...def a summer to remember!

Wake up Mac, brought some coffee..........

it's Curious George

3 day weekend! Crashing at the RPR with some friends. Doing the Disney thing one day, Universal another day. Woo hoo!

your turn to act like a goofy tourist sounds swell, enjoy!

mary - safe travels!

rose - good for gramma

mac - u hangin tuff?

today's been quite a day, tomorrow will be another wonder if i can morph to October?

 

[KStarfish82]

Have a great trip Mary!

Mac - hope you are feeling better!

A big hello to everyone else!

 

[DamnSkippy]

Wait..... where's everybody going??????? I just got here!

 

[roseprincess]

Hi homies-
Had DS's band concert and other band concerts/recitals this morning. Last day for summer band was today. All the kids sounded great!

Been trying to download pics off the new digital camera.



Mac- hope you feel better soon

Taminator- thanks for explaining about 2nd and 3rd cousins, etc. A little confusing , but I think I understand it now.


Coastermom- have an awesome trip!!
Impressed about the tub grouting. Do you do that all by yourself?

Hi to all!

Have a good night everyone.

 

[GemmaPixie]

Oh no......damn skippy's signiture......my man......MURDERER!!

 

[donaldduck352]

good morning all.have a safe day.the king is doing drive-by shootings gangsta style!!

 

[ky07]

Good morning homies Mac I hope ya feel better soon