I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!
I ran a middle school dance and helped with a movie night Friday. Yesterday, we visited Mark's brother and his family and we got to meet our 2 week old great-nephew Lucas.
I spend my down time during the weekend going through vacation pictures from our
Disneyland/Hawaii trip to figure out what to order for my photo albums. There was a sale at Shutterfly that ended yesterday. The total before discount came to $125 plus $30 shipping, but I ordered so much that it was 50% off, free shipping and I had $60 in previously purchased gift cards. So it was only $5 by the time I ordered! I got through all of the pictures from the trip, except for California Adventure. I was disappointed that I ran out of time and energy to add those on while the price was so good.
Ohhhh look at how quiet and peaceful it all is. Just gorgeous! And that still water! Makes me want to plunk my kayak in.
Breakfast looks good! Glad you were able to switch your flight to get a few more things in.
I am so glad I changed my flight, too. Bonus Disney time is sweet!
I absolutely loved my walk over to Boardwalk, the views were beautiful. Breakfast was a lot of fun. The food was delicious and filling. I think I forgot to mention that. I'll edit that back in.
Oooooo- kayaks! What a great idea! Do you know if there is any place on Disney property where you can rent kayaks. A lot of the waterways are probably too busy with transportation watercraft, but I bet a kayak rental business would make a bundle. #retirementscheme
I love early mornings on Crescent Lake. Usually there are plenty of runners out in the early morning. It is a perfect time to get outside. I would think that the best time to eat outdoors on the boardwalk in August would be for breakfast. It looks very enjoyable, except for the fly.
Our reservation was at 7:30. I don't know where all the people were. I don't think we saw any joggers or fellow diners. Dining outside was really nice, but like you said, I don't think it would have been as enjoyable later in the heat of the day.
I suspect I would have had the same issue with the fly inside or out.
I just got all caught up. I love the new decor at the BC. Your photos of Crescent Lake are really pretty. I've never seen the water so still!
It was such a calm morning. Before the overwhelming heat took over. I can't wait to see a finished room and how the hallways turn out. They are currently working on the 5th floor club level rooms at the Beach Club and I hope to see some pictures by early December.
I think I missed the chance to wish you a fantastic trip, but hoping it is a great one for you!
All caught up!!! Many comments:
1. Great post regarding the meet - and love the history - funny thinking about all the different variations of my firm website photos at the various meets. Many thanks for all the years we traveled together in flat form!
2. I also detest Neverending Story. Truly awful movie. Forgot it was Disney. And you know I love Toy Story, so I'm with you on both counts!
3. Absolutely love the morning photos. So peaceful. Feeling sentimental because our family is really into mixing it up at Disney lately, so no Epcot resorts in my signature.
4. Goodbye Kouzzina! We liked the convenience and idea of Kouzzina, but other restaurants kept winning out for the regular rotation. Although the concept of the regular rotation is also gone for 2015, as we "mix it up!" (I am fully on board with mixing it up, as it keeps me away from both Legoland and Universal.)
Finally, my PM box is full and I'm also terrible at deleting, so Dee if you don't mind me going OT for a moment . . . Mickey T, are you in WDW for Marathon Weekend? I'm running the 5K with all three boys, my husband and teens are running the half and I'm running the full. If you'll be out there that weekend, let me know!
Thanks!
1. I had fun making the past flat attendees of the meet but it was always a time crunch. The meet has been scheduled a week or so after my family returned from our summer vacation so I would have to scramble to put it together. I loved the year you, me and Joanie were the 3 Amigos.
2. I think I inadvertently besmirched Disney's name. I don't think the Neverending Story was produced by Disney but it was the only animated film I could think of that I really disliked. I looked up info on this movie on Wiki, and it said it as German film and at the time of release it was the most expensive film produced outside of the US and USSR. It would have been a better experience if they served some German snacks, like maybe something from Karamel Kuche during the show. Then I wouldn't have minded the movie lasting so long.
3. That is my favorite area in Disney. Love the beauty of the resorts and how close it is to EPCOT and HS.
4. Which restaurants are making the cut? I need to get back to Boma, which is my favorite Disney restaurant and Mark desperately wants to return to La Hacienda.
Now I'm hungry. It's 6 am and I am craving hummus and black beans and rice!
Mike and his family will be at Disney for the January marathon. I will let you know where and when and I will be extremely jealous if the two of you get a chance to meet up.
Great chapter Dee! Anything that involves berries is alright by me. I'm thinking of using that picture on the family Holiday Card. Festivus is right around the corner so I'll have to get busy taking pictures of all the larva if I'm going to get it in the mail on time..
Signed, your pal Buzzy the fly, your Beach Club Resort guy
Buzzy!
I wasn't sure if you would have a chance to post. I know it is a busy time of year for you, with Food & Wine. So many special sugary drinks...
All caught up (where have I been?). The ancillary meet sounds just as good as the first and what a way to spend a night (sorry to hear that Teena didn't have so much fun on her way home though).
The gauntlet has been thrown and I view it as my personal mission to get pictures of the back entrance without a person present. Does 2am work or is sunlight required? Also, since I am a YC kind of guy, I don't know if I'll be able to make it over to the BC but we'll give it a try.
Katesdad
It was a fantastic night- both the regular meet and the Crews Cup meal.
Teena was so frustrated and I'm sure exhausted during her trip home. And she was leaving later that day for a trip to Vegas to help Jeanne get ready for the new school year.
I'll be interested to see how you do with the photo challenge. Yes, needs to be during daylight hours. The other shot that is difficult to get is the Jib Slide Pirate Ship without a golf cart out in front, but I think I did finally get that picture during one of my trips.
for a bit.
yay
I love the early morning. So pretty.
