Yep, RPR really is our home away from home too.........If I had a house there I`d need to make beds and clean......nah......hotels all the way....well, for now......
It`s funny not everyone is happy for us to have these trips booked though........some of the comments about "again", or same place again.......the best one is we have more money than sense, well it`s our money .......gotta love when folks say that!! Shows what they really think doesn't it........stuff em!!!
Morning Sans family
Good to see you back Tink sending hugs and sunshine you’re way
Welcome back Mac
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Yep, I get teased a bit by family for going to Universal too, but it’s my happy place for sure. I always tell people, “ go have fun and enjoy life”, “do what makes you happy”. The nice part of retirement is you can travel as much as you want, whenever you want. That’s something to celebrate for sure, and travel on
I used to get that a lot from my sister.. Disney again?? Another Theme Park trip? Now she realizes that it makes me happy and doesn't give me flack. Mostly, I get 'how can you relax in a theme park?' Well, I'm the type of person that can not just lie around on a beach and sweat. I need to be doing something, relaxing for me is riding coasters.. Adrenaline makes me happy I'm bored enough at work. Plus, I REALLY like my alone time away from everything I am around constantly.
Schumi, I don't know if people are not happy for you or just jealous that you can do all these trips. I know I have friends/coworkers who are envious of my vacations. I've even met people AT Disney who are envious of my solo trips. (Mainly because they're with family and can't get away! )
This year, I'll actually get two vacations because I didn't have one last year..
The only question I always ask Schumi and her main squeeze is not when are you coming back to the darkside side but,
are you going to do another Jack Daniel or Crown Royal with me?
Sometimes I ask if they wil repeat Knobb Creek instead
Chuckers, all of my long stay trips are solo
My short trips include one of my kids especially if I’m paying for most of it
(One week trips are my max to cover for them)
I have some people say to me, “you are going again, thought you just came back a few months ago”
Gets tiring and I pay them no mind
I can’t imagine not doing my trips
It’s my break from real every day life
I usually say on this thread dates of my next trip and homies here let me know their plans overlap mine and we set up time together in the parks
Have met all these wonderful homies and developed friendships with these
“People in the Box”
That’s what Mr Mac calls them..lol
I really enjoy doing park time, rides, mini golf, restaurants and just hang out with the homies here
If our park dates ever match up, pencil me in your calendar so we can do some rides or food time together
Yes they are dangerous! I do that with cooking shows-can get expensive at times!e are watching travel videos on the new TV. So far I have decided that I need to go to England, Ireland, Las Vegas, and back to Alaska
Wow that’s rude! I’m guessing it was on social media and not to your face. We’ve also gotten some comments on our trips this past year to Disney. I don’t care, we enjoyed our times there. A lot of it is just sour grapes from people who don’t care to go there or can’t see how to plan financially for it. Yet these same people buy new cars every year, or move to bigger houses every few years. We take trips and drive our cars lot longer. Like you said/ it’s your money and you get to choose what to do with it! Besides I love your trip reports!the best one is we have more money than sense, well it`s our money
Ooh I collect mugs and pins too. And apparently glow cubes of different things (besides the cubes I have a derby hat, seed pods from Pandora, lotus blossom, millennial falcons, Death Stars, and x wing fighters).Aside from the hoodie, I also look for three souvenirs when I travel... Mugs, Pins, and Magnets. A
When I win I’ve decided I’m buying a home in Golden Oaks- will be open to anyone who’s nice to me@schumigirl When I win the lottery, I'll hire a private jet to go to London to pick you and yours up for a trip to Universal.. but there's a catch.. I'll be on the jet as well
When I win I’ve decided I’m buying a home in Golden Oaks- will be open to anyone who’s nice to me
Yes they are dangerous! I do that with cooking shows-can get expensive at times!
Wow that’s rude! I’m guessing it was on social media and not to your face. We’ve also gotten some comments on our trips this past year to Disney. I don’t care, we enjoyed our times there. A lot of it is just sour grapes from people who don’t care to go there or can’t see how to plan financially for it. Yet these same people buy new cars every year, or move to bigger houses every few years. We take trips and drive our cars lot longer. Like you said/ it’s your money and you get to choose what to do with it! Besides I love your trip reports!
Ooh I collect mugs and pins too. And apparently glow cubes of different things (besides the cubes I have a derby hat, seed pods from Pandora, lotus blossom, millennial falcons, Death Stars, and x wing fighters).
Very cold here. Didn’t make it out to coop early enough and the lone egg was frozen solid. Ladies enjoyed the warm oatmeal/scratch grain breakfast though.
Probably going to be fish tonight and not tacos. It’s panfried with prosciutto and a white wine/caper/butter sauce. Sounds fancy but really simple to make.
Stay warm/dry/safe!
I'm thinking the St. Pete area.. it's close enough to go to Disney/Universal but not be in the Orlando bubble.
Foreigner is the only concert I`d want to see.......never heard of half of them!!! I must be so old......or very out of date.........
It’s been very quiet here for the past couple of days. I hope that means people are out having fun and are too busy to post.
I spent parts of yesterday and today cleaning the upper level of my house. Now it’s time to tackle downstairs. The worst part is our spare bedroom. It has become an office/guest room/storage room and it is a mess.
Oh my gosh, we just heard a commotion on our deck and looked out to find our neighbor’s 3 year old son. DH asked him if his mom and dad knew where he was and he said no. Dh was just about to go next door when the father came over and apologized and got the kid. I suspect dad was already outside and the child just slipped away when he wasn’t looking.
Time to take care of the room of doom.
Well, another trip booked.........
DH gave me that smile and said........well, are you booking for December today or not.........no need to ask me twice....... He really is the best........
So, end of November into December for 10 nights.........RPR as always........
The flights booked quick as a flash.........I know everyone says you shouldn’t book as soon as they come out as prices come down......but, we like to know we’re sorted......flying Virgin Atlantic again, and cannot wait to get back for the festive season again..........
Another countdown..........
Chuckers, all of my long stay trips are solo
My short trips include one of my kids especially if I’m paying for most of it
(One week trips are my max to cover for them)
I have some people say to me, “you are going again, thought you just came back a few months ago”
Gets tiring and I pay them no mind
I can’t imagine not doing my trips
It’s my break from real every day life
I usually say on this thread dates of my next trip and homies here let me know their plans overlap mine and we set up time together in the parks
Have met all these wonderful homies and developed friendships with these
“People in the Box”
That’s what Mr Mac calls them..lol
I really enjoy doing park time, rides, mini golf, restaurants and just hang out with the homies here
If our park dates ever match up, pencil me in your calendar so we can do some rides or food time together