Something About Nothing...........#8

[keishashadow]

glad to hear BG has improved. I have guidebook im going to need to drag out before i decide.

yep the cost of DCove has been hard to swallow thus far, haven't see it under $300 pp our dates in the past.

im doing new math factoring in cost of included breakfast, lunch, snacks & an open bar, BG admission & ma/pa can hit $150 easy without factoring in flipper time.

 

[yankeepenny]

I know someone who swam with the dolphins at DC. in my opinion, it is not worth it.

It is practically worth a one night stay someplace. or more than a 1 day ticket. or , a lot of mickey bars................

 

[minniejack]

I'm thinking you could go to Myrtle Beach and swim with the dolphins for free. or sharks like we did last year right beside us--eeks We got out of that water pretty darn quick!

I read, I think in Reader's Digest a few years ago, that if you are ever in the ocean at all then you've probably been within about 5 ft of a shark...I can say this now that summer is almost over
http://thestir.cafemom.com/in_the_news/107547/sharks_are_everywhere_what_to

 

[Coach81]

Working through the week

Busy with teaching, coaching, personal training, and the family.. but it all makes the time go by...

 

[SharkyGoddess]

whew... having to have one of my teens at school before 6:45 is killing me! I am not a morning person any way but geez... even the birds were rubbing their eyes and looking at me with their angry beaks wondering why I woke THEM up!

How is everyone else's morning going?

 

[minniejack]

whew... having to have one of my teens at school before 6:45 is killing me! I am not a morning person any way but geez... even the birds were rubbing their eyes and looking at me with their angry beaks wondering why I woke THEM up!

How is everyone else's morning going?

It gets better. DD and Ds are both at the same school this year, so she can drive them both and they can sleep in until a whopping 6:15 am. As soon as she gets her parking pass and figures out the best place to park, I'm sure that time will get later and later.

 

[keishashadow]

I know someone who swam with the dolphins at DC. in my opinion, it is not worth it.

It is practically worth a one night stay someplace. or more than a 1 day ticket. or , a lot of mickey bars................

i'll admit to not liking mickey bars, i speak in terms of dolewhips!

need to decide pronto, my ticker rolled over to 40 days today too

mj i always wondered if the dolphins we'd watch from our balcony might be sharks lol have seen my share of them caught not to far out on the piers in MB

 

[Coach81]

whew... having to have one of my teens at school before 6:45 is killing me! I am not a morning person any way but geez... even the birds were rubbing their eyes and looking at me with their angry beaks wondering why I woke THEM up!

How is everyone else's morning going?

I'm usually up before 6 am to carry myself across town for school (25 mins). Perhaps in the next year and a half I may jump ship to a private school about 8 mins from my house..

I've become somewhat of a morning person over the last few years.. usually up around 5 or so...but paw paw is in bed before 9 pm most nights

 

[Worfiedoodles]

My new copy of Universal Orlando 2011 came in yesterday's mail! Now I can't wait to dive into it. My 2009 copy is pretty much worn out. Can't wait to read all the updates.

I am so ready to go, now if I just had a great TR to read to get me motivated...

Well, that's not exactly true since I haven't packed item one, but I do have a list and a lovely pile accumulating...

I am seriously all over the DIS Uni threads these days way too much, just can't seem to focus on the pesky work

Maria

 

[tink1957]

Hi homies hope everyone is doing fine this week.

has anybody done Discovery Cove? it's on my bucket list, but it's always been too pricey for us to consider. The rates are good w/AMEX promo (either $149 or $199 our dates & it includes 1 park admission good for 14 days).

We did DC last year for DD's graduation present. She did the dolphin swim(which cost $100 extra)and loved it, they even let DS & I pet the dolphin and get into pics if we wanted. We had a great time and for us it was worth it especially when you consider the free food, SW admission and free beer included in the admission price. You would think that it would be the most relaxing day of our vacation, but we were more tired after DC than on any other day of our 14 day vacation, I guess it was all that swimming.

 

[keishashadow]

Hi homies hope everyone is doing fine this week.



We did DC last year for DD's graduation present. She did the dolphin swim(which cost $100 extra)and loved it, they even let DS & I pet the dolphin and get into pics if we wanted. We had a great time and for us it was worth it especially when you consider the free food, SW admission and free beer included in the admission price. You would think that it would be the most relaxing day of our vacation, but we were more tired after DC than on any other day of our 14 day vacation, I guess it was all that swimming.

so true, glad u reminded me of that for scheduling the next day. At risk of sounding like a lushdo you remember if they offered any spirits besides bud beer (yuck). how was the grub?

maria is that the kelly m book?

 

[tink1957]

I think they had cheap mixed drinks(margaritas & daquris) for around $3.00, if I'm not mistaken, ahem..... I had maybe 5 beers so my vision may have been a little blurred

 

[Worfiedoodles]

It is the Kelly M book! The cover is quite different. I'm looking forward to reading it. I enjoy his writing style.

Maria

 

[donaldduck352]

so true, glad u reminded me of that for scheduling the next day. At risk of sounding like a lushdo you remember if they offered any spirits besides bud beer (yuck). how was the grub?

I'm a fellow Bud not liker also.I've been known to walk 1/2way around a park to getta ML.

Couple years ago,we were going to do DC.But bieng a Fla res we already got BG and SW passes.Pay for a day,come back all year thing.So the cost just did'nt outwiegh the trip there.One day I will,I love dolphins.

I did find some info for youre reading pleasure tho.

http://www.discoverycove.com/Explore/Dining.aspx

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2539657

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=169631

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...3-Reviews-Discovery_Cove-Orlando_Florida.html

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2497952

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2149151

 

[yankeepenny]

Bud used to be the cheapest decades ago. But if you are not feeling any pain, it all does taste the same.

 

[yankeepenny]

Do any of you who stayed at RP happen to remember or know about where on the property the self laundry area is?
I cannot find it anywhere on any site. Then again, I am probably not looking in the right area.


38 1/2 days.

 

[minniejack]

morning

whatever happened to Scottlass and Donald getting the coffee?? I like mine black--no sugar, no cream please.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Do any of you who stayed at RP happen to remember or know about where on the property the self laundry area is?
I cannot find it anywhere on any site. Then again, I am probably not looking in the right area.


38 1/2 days.

It's on the ground floor, outside of Tower 1 by the pool. You walk outside of the Tower 1 pool exit and it's immediately to your right.

Maria

 

[circelli]

This is not for sure yankeepenny but I think there are laundry facilities in each of the towers at the bottom floors.....

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Oops! I didn't mean to be so definitive -- we've always stayed in Tower 1, so I knew about those...I didn't mean there couldn't be others!

We have our fourth totally rainy, yucky day in a row. I really wouldn't mind seeing some sun...I guess I may have to go to FL to get it!

Still no packing last night, actually, no progress at all. DH asked to pick me up late from work so he could stay and get some stuff done, and by the time we got home it was too late to start working. Tonight will be better. I made sure I can't just go to bed because my sheets are in the washer I will have to get busy, and it's just as well because time is running out!

Oh, and in the "Seriously?" category, I just found out my boss is going to be at USO with her family for the exact same days. They're not staying onsite, but it is highly likely we will run into them. I just reminded my ds that her daughters have two mommies, I just wouldn't want him to say something awkward and not realize it. My boss is awesome, but I was really hoping to get away from work She said she wouldn't even say, "Hi!", but I told her that was silly! She also told me she'd probably ask me for the tip of the day, since I seem to always be in the know about Orlando theme parks. I told her about the 10% off for AAA, and she was happy to hear it. I also warned her to get there early for HP, I have a bad feeling they are in for some long waits. We'll be heading out of the area around 9am, assuming we can get in at 7:30! Just a little excited

Maria