(Will we ever escape the cold???) (Not again!!!) PTR

[Minnie]

I've never written a pre-trip report before so I hope I do this right

This pre-trippy is really a bit of therapy as I'm feeling just a bit

During our trip last July we decided to buy annual passes so we the dreary cold months in Iowa dragged on over the winter (more snow this year than I can remember in a long, long time ) we decided that a quick weekend trip to the sunshine state was just what we needed to perk up our sprirts

We planned a long weeked in March, found some great airline rates, and then were trying to decide between a value trip to the Pop and a splurge at the Poly which has always been a dream of ours to stay at

When.....the nast word called "work" reared it's ugly head and the dreams of warm Florida sunshine met the reality of more weeks in the cold snows of Iowa

But we weren't to be defeated quiet yet. What's a sunshine seaking, Disney lover to do... well plan another trip that's what So we decide that mid April will work best with our schedules. We can take advantage of DS's day off school and the pics of the Flower & Garden show make it seem like a can't miss event

That dear reader brings us to the nasty, crappy, (well input the word of your choice) reality of today... No we are not watching the palm trees sway in the breeze, no we are not soaking up the Florida sunshine, instead we sit here in cold, rainy, crappy weekend Iowa as work once again smashed our dreams

Up next.... we couldn't be stopped again..... right??????????

 

[DWGal210]

Hello from a fellow freezing Iowan! Can you believe this weather today??? Ridiculous is the word that comes to mind!

Can't wait to hear more about your trip!

 

[Minnie]

Hello from a fellow freezing Iowan! Can you believe this weather today??? Ridiculous is the word that comes to mind!

Can't wait to hear more about your trip!

Thanks for reading

Can you believe it's actually supposed to snow here tonight

This is just the saddest weekend Supposed to be soaking up the sunshine not shivering int his freaking cold

Oh well we are now trying to figure out how to still get to see the Flower and Garden show and use our APs before they expire

 

[DWGal210]

Good luck with your planning! I've often wondered if I should get the annual pass...hindsight being 20/20, this trip in June will be my 3rd since March 07 and I'm considering a solo trip in November. So I'm mulling it over in my mind...

What part of our lovely state are you in? I'm in Cedar Falls.

I tell ya, if someone from one of our warmer, southern neighbors called tomorrow and offered me a job, I would take it and move in 2 seconds!! I've been thinking about moving anyway, but after this winter those thoughts are coming closer and closer together!

 

[Minnie]

Well the answer to that question dear reader is..... yes

Plans for a long Mother's day weekend trip has now hit the skids as I received notification of a required training during those same dates

We are getting to a point where we need to determine if it makes sense financially and feasibly to take a trip to see the F&G Show this year

We our also trying to plan a week long summer trip (June or July) and in between all the work issues that have cropped up recently....

I am sooooo totally stressed over trying to find a way to make these trip(s) a reality. I really want to use those APs and need some but wow not sure how to make this happen and manage the work issues too

 

[Minnie]

Good luck with your planning! I've often wondered if I should get the annual pass...hindsight being 20/20, this trip in June will be my 3rd since March 07 and I'm considering a solo trip in November. So I'm mulling it over in my mind...

The AP is a wonderful, sneaky, costly item that has led to some of the most fun I've ever had

When are you going in June??? We are trying to decide between mid June and early July (passes expire early in July)

 

[DWGal210]

The AP is a wonderful, sneaky, costly item that has led to some of the most fun I've ever had

When are you going in June??? We are trying to decide between mid June and early July (passes expire early in July)

I'm going from the 7-15...we'll be at the parks until the 12th, and then we're taking the 3 day cruise on the Wonder. I'm counting down the days!

I'm sending happy thoughts and your way...I know you'll find a way to make everything work!!