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Day 5 and 6
The alarm went off at 8am. It was still raining.
I had a bowl of cereal, and got my list ready to call. At 8:30, I started making calls. The one place wasn't going to work out for me, but told me to call a company called Apartment Hunters, and they are a free service that suggests places in Orlando based on your needs.
I called them, and a lovely lady named Cat said she would get a list for me! I told her the places I was going to check out in the interim.
I got a quick shower, and at this point gave up on looks--it was a disaster outside. I got in the car and I was on my way.
I started at the Place on Millenia. This place was amazing. I loved it. The staff was super friendly, and they had coffee
The grounds were beautiful, the apartments were spacious and beautiful. They did come with a W/D, but they were just great--I was super impressed with this place. I was very happy when I left, but there were a few more places at Millenia, and I wanted to see at least one more. I went over to the Fountains at Millenia--but they weren't for me--at all.
Moving on. I went over to Fisherman's Village. That place was odd to me. The W/D hookup was on the patio-outside
He said it was for safety reasons. The place was outdated, and I kindly (but my face wasn't as kind) told him I had enough.
As I got to my car, I got a call from Cat that she sent me a list. So I decided to hit it! It was a long list, but I decided I better do what I have to do. I ventured over to Metrowest--a small area of town full of businesses and apartments. LaPallazza, Harbourtown, Sabel Palm--all nice, but not for me. The Element... was LOVE. I loved it, a little pricey, but love love. I wanted to love at least one place in each different area--so this was good. I had already been to 7 places that day, lol.
Next was an area that I didn't consider because I didn't know much about it--Hunter's Creek. As I drove into the small town, I felt much safer, much more "home" than ever before. This was a great location and a great town. I pulled into Parkway at Hunter's Creek--loved the grounds, but was meh on the apartment. I wasn't sure I cared though--I really liked the area.
Next was the Cottages. I liked the people here, they were so cute--I loved them! When we got in the unit, I felt like I was home. She said they'd take out the W/D for us (YES!), and although I didn't love the bathroom cabinets, I still thought I was "home". I teared up for a minute because I felt relief of a place that I liked. I got tons of info on this place, because I really liked it. A little over budget, but at this point--I was open to moving the budget for a safe, nice place.
I went across the street to the Parks. There was commotion in the leasing office, and the apartment wasn't great. It was okay--but more college student than adult, if that makes sense.
Down the street to Camden at Hunter's Creek... very nice, but includes W/D. Got info here too! Around the corner to Osprey, and it was nice, but I only liked the upgraded apartments, and none were coming available. The only other place around there (I think) was Urbana. which was my dream home, but it was crazy expensive, and way beyond my wildest dreams, so I kept driving--I had looked online.
Well, that was it. I went to 12 places that day--and made a whole day out of it. WDW was less than 10 minutes away from Hunter's Creek, and I passed Sea World on the way. It was a great location.
I was so hungry, and knew what I wanted before I left. I drove to the TTC and parked on the Heroes side--Simba 27. I took the ferry over to the MK, ran in to trade on of my VMs, and got an Animal Kingdom one--it was neat!! I went across the road to the Emporium to see if they had anything for me to trade my other one for--but I wasn't impressed, so I left.
I walked back to Columbia Harbour House and got shrimp, fries, and an apple dessert. I sat upstairs and watched the Haunted Mansion queue grow to 40 minutes. I reflected on the day and the trip.
I was tired of wearing a poncho, I missed DH and Baxter, I had 16 mosquito bites on my feet, and I hadn't seen Lilly, or visited my favorite park, DHS.
My food was great, as always--I love that place. I didn't want to leave. I wanted to sit there and people watch out the window all day. Finally a family with overstimulated children came into the back room with me, and I suddenly wanted to face the rain.
I shopped around a bit, thought about riding the People Mover--but just decided to leave. I walked thru the Emporium again, and as I passed the Vinylmation trading again... I did a triple take. OMG is that what I think it was?? I stopped dead in my tracks and booked it over there. There was one of the TRON pieces I was missing!!! It was fate that I walked in there. All the bad things on this trip were forgotten because I got CLU and didn't have to buy it online!! What a great day!!! I called DH immediately. I took the monorail back to the TTC, got back to my car, and decided to just keep moving.
I drove back over to Downtown Disney to see if they pin trading board was open. There was a few I was in the market for to finish sets, and I wasn't having luck getting. It wasn't open, so I walked around and did some pin trading in shops. I waited for an hour, then left.
Drove over to DHS, parked, took the tram, looked at the pin book there--nothing great. Did some pin trading in the shops, got a couple more duo packs. I really wanted to ride RNRC, but I was wet and sticky from the poncho, and didn't want to wait. I got a frozen banana and walked toward the exit.
I hopped the tram back to my car, and decided it was time to just go back to the room. I dropped off my goods, but decided I was kind of hungry, and that I better get to the food court before it went to limited items. I didn't want that spaghetti again.
I walked down, hit the pin board at the gift shop, considered buying the shampoo/conditioner in grapefruit bergemot--but remembered I would be moving soon enough and could get it then. No need for Disney hoarding this time.
Over at the food court, I picked up an apple juice for the morning, and the london broil with mashed potatoes and corn, with a cherry coke for tonight. Used, my TIW discount and I was off to the room.
I ate, checked into my flight, organized, then packed for the rest of the evening. I finally went to bed about 1am. My journey was over.
The next morning, I got up, showered, had cereal and apple juice, and made sure I had everything. I packed up the car, went over to the luggage check in to send my checked bag to the airport. They gave me my boarding pass.
It was time to go!! I got gas 6 miles from the airport, returned the rental car--the guy was rushing me out, and I was nervous I forgot something--but I didn't. The line for security was realllllllllllllllllllllllllly long for a Tuesday morning. I got thru, got to my gate, read my book a bit, then decided to get lunch. I went back to the gate to wait, I volunteered to sit in an exit row for the extra room, then boarded shortly after.
I sat with a quiet boy in his late teens I'm assuming. He was quiet, I read.
The idiots behind me were amusing. They were 2 know-it-alls going back and forth. When we were close to landing, they were intriged with the large homes they saw. I knew exactly where we were. They said, "hmmm I wonder where we are in Ohio that have homes this large--that one has a pool and tennis court." They went on and on about this area. I knew it was Triple Crown in Union, Ky. A minute later, we passed my measly condo complex and the shopping areas of Florence. The guys behind us kept going on about how they can't believe this is what downtown Cincinnati looks like. I giggle, and the kid next to me is laughing too.
So we land and turn on our devices. They are flabbergasted behind me that their devices tell them they are in Kentucky. They think something is wrong, and are making excuses for their electronics. Finally, as I stood up... I said, "You're in Kentucky, this is the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport, Cincinnati is about 20 minutes north of the airport." I think they felt dumb, but I felt good about myself
I got my baggage, and DH was waiting outside! I was happy to see him, and I wanted to get home and see the doggies. I was so mentally fried and happy to be home. DH wanted to know everything immediately, and wanted his goods. I told him we'd talk at dinner, he chose Red Lobster. He was more interested in arranging the VMs, lol. He also put the pins in the book right away.
We were off to dinner, and to talk. Here were my faves per area:
Hunter's Creek: Cottages
West: Cagan's Crossing
MetroWest: The Element
Millenia: The Place
East: Crowntree Lakes
We had lots to talk about, looking at maps, websites, brochures, and money.
And... the next installment will have more and exciting news.... What do you think will happen?? (ONLY if don't already know, lol)
The alarm went off at 8am. It was still raining.
I had a bowl of cereal, and got my list ready to call. At 8:30, I started making calls. The one place wasn't going to work out for me, but told me to call a company called Apartment Hunters, and they are a free service that suggests places in Orlando based on your needs.
I called them, and a lovely lady named Cat said she would get a list for me! I told her the places I was going to check out in the interim.
I got a quick shower, and at this point gave up on looks--it was a disaster outside. I got in the car and I was on my way.
I started at the Place on Millenia. This place was amazing. I loved it. The staff was super friendly, and they had coffee
The grounds were beautiful, the apartments were spacious and beautiful. They did come with a W/D, but they were just great--I was super impressed with this place. I was very happy when I left, but there were a few more places at Millenia, and I wanted to see at least one more. I went over to the Fountains at Millenia--but they weren't for me--at all.Moving on. I went over to Fisherman's Village. That place was odd to me. The W/D hookup was on the patio-outside
He said it was for safety reasons. The place was outdated, and I kindly (but my face wasn't as kind) told him I had enough.As I got to my car, I got a call from Cat that she sent me a list. So I decided to hit it! It was a long list, but I decided I better do what I have to do. I ventured over to Metrowest--a small area of town full of businesses and apartments. LaPallazza, Harbourtown, Sabel Palm--all nice, but not for me. The Element... was LOVE. I loved it, a little pricey, but love love. I wanted to love at least one place in each different area--so this was good. I had already been to 7 places that day, lol.
Next was an area that I didn't consider because I didn't know much about it--Hunter's Creek. As I drove into the small town, I felt much safer, much more "home" than ever before. This was a great location and a great town. I pulled into Parkway at Hunter's Creek--loved the grounds, but was meh on the apartment. I wasn't sure I cared though--I really liked the area.
Next was the Cottages. I liked the people here, they were so cute--I loved them! When we got in the unit, I felt like I was home. She said they'd take out the W/D for us (YES!), and although I didn't love the bathroom cabinets, I still thought I was "home". I teared up for a minute because I felt relief of a place that I liked. I got tons of info on this place, because I really liked it. A little over budget, but at this point--I was open to moving the budget for a safe, nice place.
I went across the street to the Parks. There was commotion in the leasing office, and the apartment wasn't great. It was okay--but more college student than adult, if that makes sense.
Down the street to Camden at Hunter's Creek... very nice, but includes W/D. Got info here too! Around the corner to Osprey, and it was nice, but I only liked the upgraded apartments, and none were coming available. The only other place around there (I think) was Urbana. which was my dream home, but it was crazy expensive, and way beyond my wildest dreams, so I kept driving--I had looked online.
Well, that was it. I went to 12 places that day--and made a whole day out of it. WDW was less than 10 minutes away from Hunter's Creek, and I passed Sea World on the way. It was a great location.
I was so hungry, and knew what I wanted before I left. I drove to the TTC and parked on the Heroes side--Simba 27. I took the ferry over to the MK, ran in to trade on of my VMs, and got an Animal Kingdom one--it was neat!! I went across the road to the Emporium to see if they had anything for me to trade my other one for--but I wasn't impressed, so I left.
I walked back to Columbia Harbour House and got shrimp, fries, and an apple dessert. I sat upstairs and watched the Haunted Mansion queue grow to 40 minutes. I reflected on the day and the trip.
I was tired of wearing a poncho, I missed DH and Baxter, I had 16 mosquito bites on my feet, and I hadn't seen Lilly, or visited my favorite park, DHS.
My food was great, as always--I love that place. I didn't want to leave. I wanted to sit there and people watch out the window all day. Finally a family with overstimulated children came into the back room with me, and I suddenly wanted to face the rain.
I shopped around a bit, thought about riding the People Mover--but just decided to leave. I walked thru the Emporium again, and as I passed the Vinylmation trading again... I did a triple take. OMG is that what I think it was?? I stopped dead in my tracks and booked it over there. There was one of the TRON pieces I was missing!!! It was fate that I walked in there. All the bad things on this trip were forgotten because I got CLU and didn't have to buy it online!! What a great day!!! I called DH immediately. I took the monorail back to the TTC, got back to my car, and decided to just keep moving.
I drove back over to Downtown Disney to see if they pin trading board was open. There was a few I was in the market for to finish sets, and I wasn't having luck getting. It wasn't open, so I walked around and did some pin trading in shops. I waited for an hour, then left.
Drove over to DHS, parked, took the tram, looked at the pin book there--nothing great. Did some pin trading in the shops, got a couple more duo packs. I really wanted to ride RNRC, but I was wet and sticky from the poncho, and didn't want to wait. I got a frozen banana and walked toward the exit.
I hopped the tram back to my car, and decided it was time to just go back to the room. I dropped off my goods, but decided I was kind of hungry, and that I better get to the food court before it went to limited items. I didn't want that spaghetti again.
I walked down, hit the pin board at the gift shop, considered buying the shampoo/conditioner in grapefruit bergemot--but remembered I would be moving soon enough and could get it then. No need for Disney hoarding this time.
Over at the food court, I picked up an apple juice for the morning, and the london broil with mashed potatoes and corn, with a cherry coke for tonight. Used, my TIW discount and I was off to the room.
I ate, checked into my flight, organized, then packed for the rest of the evening. I finally went to bed about 1am. My journey was over.
The next morning, I got up, showered, had cereal and apple juice, and made sure I had everything. I packed up the car, went over to the luggage check in to send my checked bag to the airport. They gave me my boarding pass.
It was time to go!! I got gas 6 miles from the airport, returned the rental car--the guy was rushing me out, and I was nervous I forgot something--but I didn't. The line for security was realllllllllllllllllllllllllly long for a Tuesday morning. I got thru, got to my gate, read my book a bit, then decided to get lunch. I went back to the gate to wait, I volunteered to sit in an exit row for the extra room, then boarded shortly after.
I sat with a quiet boy in his late teens I'm assuming. He was quiet, I read.
The idiots behind me were amusing. They were 2 know-it-alls going back and forth. When we were close to landing, they were intriged with the large homes they saw. I knew exactly where we were. They said, "hmmm I wonder where we are in Ohio that have homes this large--that one has a pool and tennis court." They went on and on about this area. I knew it was Triple Crown in Union, Ky. A minute later, we passed my measly condo complex and the shopping areas of Florence. The guys behind us kept going on about how they can't believe this is what downtown Cincinnati looks like. I giggle, and the kid next to me is laughing too.
So we land and turn on our devices. They are flabbergasted behind me that their devices tell them they are in Kentucky. They think something is wrong, and are making excuses for their electronics. Finally, as I stood up... I said, "You're in Kentucky, this is the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport, Cincinnati is about 20 minutes north of the airport." I think they felt dumb, but I felt good about myself
I got my baggage, and DH was waiting outside! I was happy to see him, and I wanted to get home and see the doggies. I was so mentally fried and happy to be home. DH wanted to know everything immediately, and wanted his goods. I told him we'd talk at dinner, he chose Red Lobster. He was more interested in arranging the VMs, lol. He also put the pins in the book right away.
We were off to dinner, and to talk. Here were my faves per area:
Hunter's Creek: Cottages
West: Cagan's Crossing
MetroWest: The Element
Millenia: The Place
East: Crowntree Lakes
We had lots to talk about, looking at maps, websites, brochures, and money.
And... the next installment will have more and exciting news.... What do you think will happen?? (ONLY if don't already know, lol)
as long as its good news I'll happily wait 
I would've exited at that point too....I hate DD when it's packed. Rather explore it leisurely...hope you had a good night's sleep. Can't wait to hear about Deena's Day & what you did on your "day off" 
Glad it all had a happy ending! 
for you!!! Very exciting, isn't it?! So glad you found a place you liked...and not too far from Disney
It's awesome that you can transfer your work so easily. Are you going to apply at WDW?? 
You said your work will be 14 miles away...where exactly is it? Hope all goes well for you with your new venture!
