Sorry to hear about the fall and broken hip, Gina. It is remarkable that Steve still has a grandparent. We are around the same age and lost all of ours years ago.
Gina,
I'm sorry to hear about the broken hip. He sounds like a fighter, I hope he heals well. Sending you prayer.
I have two questions for you:
1) Best outlets? This is the first time we'll have a rental car and I'm dying to go to the Character warehouse. But which location? Also, Nike Clearance vs. Nike Outlet what's the difference? My boys want to visit Nike.
2) we arrive Saturday. Forecast is calling for 60's in the evenings, is that chilly and breezy? That's 60's here in NYC! Don't know what to pack for the evenings? Next week is calling for 90's during the day. I much prefer traveling in the summer when it's hot, hotter and crazy hot! ;-)
Loving your Pre Trip excitement!
Mare
Gina sending my best wishes for Steve's grandfather. My grandma fell and broke her hip when I was 8ish, and it was rough. She was late 70's at the time I'd say. Thankfully she was able to be operated on, and recovered decently for her age. Wasn't able to get around as well.
Sadly, she fell again when she was 90, almost 91. She sadly passed away about two weeks later, but it wasn't from the broken hip. Not sure they could have operated on her with her health. She pretty much sadly had given up, and stopped taking her heart medicine and died from the heart attack. So hearing of other people's grandparents breaking their hips brings back bad memories
Hopefully his dad is strong, and can recover.
Gina let us know how Grandpa is doing after his surgery.
Gina so sorry to hear about Steve's grandfather. It is always so worrisome to have that happen to a loved one as you are heading out of town in less than 3 days. Yea!!! For that part though
hopefully everything will be settled by the time you guys head out.
Sending well wishes to dear grandfather. Falls are hard on an old body. I hope he recovers and is not in pain.
Work always seems to be in a flurry before you go in vacation. Just think, in a couple more days, you will be enjoying the Florida sun. And, did you get an email from Universal? Last track for Hulk was laid, so that coaster should be ready soon. I am waiting to see the Kong ride. So looking forward to that one.
Hugs to Steve and your family.
Have a wonderful trip - safe travels! CaN't wait to hear all about your trip
Jump00
Hi Gina! I'm sorry I have not been able to keep up with your PTR as well as I wanted, but I did want to stop back by and wish you a super, wonderful, fantastic trip! I am looking forward to the trip report! Have fun!
I'm sorry to hear about Steve's grampa, Gina. I hope he's able to make a recovery and that he's not in too much pain. You guys will be in my thoughts.
Adding my well wishes for Steve's Grandfather to have a speedy and full recovery, that feisty spirit will definitely help!
Hoping you are enjoying your last few days' packing flurry! The anticipation is probably at fever pitch right about now!
Maria
Tomorrow cant come quick enough !!! I haven't even packed yet. Just back from NC. Still exhausted... I need a vacation !! DD still doesn't know yet. This morning she asked if we were going to Disney for spring break... shes a smart cookie... I thought I could fool her > I guess I will tell her tonight. I thought I would surprise her by going to the airport tomorrow night. I need her help packing !!
Thanks everyone .... you guys are truly the sweetest people.
Grandpa came out of his surgery well last night. At last contact from Steve's mom, they had inserted multiple screws in the broken hip to fuse the bones back together. At 92, its hard to say where it goes from here. I have texted my MIL this morning to see if there are any new changes.
@JenLanDisney , Grandpa is the only grandparent we have left between the two of us. We are so blessed to have him still with us at such an advanced age. Losing that final living grandparent will definitely be tough blow to weather. Its hard to let those precious links to the past go.
A big thanks to everyone for the prayers for Grandpa and for the good vacation wishes! I am woefully, horribly behind on packing and must make that a priority tonight (or else we will be spending our vacation at a nudist resort instead of the Vistana
). We are having some minor home updates being done as soon as we get back from Orlando, so there's been a bit of last-minute prep work (counter top selection, measurement submissions, shopping for a few new fixtures) that has eaten up our evenings. Tonight, though, its aqua fit and packing. Nothing more!!
Haircuts are all done, and the summer tires are being put on Steve's SUV today and Jake's car tomorrow. It will be nice not to come home to ANY reminders of winter.
@goofygal531 , I can't be much help on the Character Warehouse recommendations (we aren't big Disney shoppers), but the Nike Clearance Store has afforded us far better shopping bargains than the locations in the outlet malls. The Clearance Store inventory changes regularly (so if you see something, buy it while you can), a more limited stock, and definitely deeper discounts. It's Jake and Steve's favourite shopping stop, hands down. I hope you find some great deals there as well!! As for the temps dipping into the 60's, we (as hearty Canadians) won't find that cold at all. Honestly, that will probably be when Steve and Jake (who are always enviably warmer than me!) are actually comfortable. If in doubt, toss a hoodie into your luggage just in case. We almost always spend the evenings in the hot tubs at the resort, so the cooler air temps at night will be a welcome reprieve. The daytime highs look SPECTACULAR!
I am so excited for you guys! I hope you have a wonderful time together and safe travels as well. 
You know you're just feeding into @dancin Disney style right? You really can't blame her!!!
Bye Gina- enjoy and think of all of us who are stuck at home and work!
