ABCs of a Nursing School Grad Trip + FL Keys Mini Report;D is for: Dang! Last Chapter of this TR...

[DonnaBeeGood]

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[Steppesister]

I sure can! And my picture has some good healing sunshine involved! As much as I am looking forward to a week in Paris, and have some other family obligations to attend to in February, I'm missing my princess fix!

Sunshine has a way of doing that! I'm sure in a year or so I'll be feeling the need to get back there again as well.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Yikes! Just looked at the Southwest website. Which airlines are you on?

 

[Steppesister]

Yikes! Just looked at the Southwest website. Which airlines are you on?

I'm on Alaska... :sigh:

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I love Alaska! How is it looking?

 

[Steppesister]

I love Alaska! How is it looking?

I think it's actually looking good! IF they can get the schedule back on track, I think we'll be A-Ok!

 

[DonnaBeeGood]

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[Steppesister]

Brook, we need to get Steppesister to Florida!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I think it's actually looking good! IF they can get the schedule back on track, I think we'll be A-Ok!

I think it will be okay. I'm guessing they don't back everyone up for missed flights, but just try to put them on flights where they can?

 

[Steppesister]

I think it will be okay. I'm guessing they don't back everyone up for missed flights, but just try to put them on flights where they can?

That would be nice! I did call this morning, and it sounds like things are running ON, or nearly ON TIME.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

 

[pkondz]

I can take pretty pictures. I can write mediocre stories, hang out during night shifts, and invite you guys to dinner. For starters.

You had me at "dinner".

Winner, winner, Matthew's not thinner!!!!

Isn't he? Thought he was down to a size 2.

Doesn't take long to catch up with you getting less.

True.

Options are wonderful!

Wonderful options are optional.

 

[frostymojo]

Following along to help with my Disney withdrawal.

 

[Steppesister]

Following along to help with my Disney withdrawal.

So, so glad you've jumped right in! to you!

I'm already gathering traveling stories to bring back home that I think will highly amuse you.

 

[Flossbolna]

Ok, I better get started on playing the game...

Flights and Travel: (80 points available) 55 points
10 points for each departure on time (2 Royal Carriage rides) 1 on time: 10 points
5 points within 1/2 hour (for each) 1 within 1/2 hour: 5 points
5 points for each aisle for me (2 possible) two aisle: 10 points
10 points if we all sit together (each leg) one leg all together: 10 points
20 points if I get any sleep (hint, I have Ambien and I'm not afraid to use it) sleep yes: 20 points

ADRs: (75 points available) 75 points
5 points for each ADR we go to: 11 ADRs 55 points
20 point bonus if we go to all of them (there are 11): yes 20 points

Drinks: (150 points available- this is an ambitious Quest!): 70 points
50 points if I get 1 drink from every letter of the alphabet: no 0 points
10 points for each Challenge drink gotten = 60 (there are 6) 5 challenge drinks: 50 points
10 points for each souvie mug I buy (4 is the plan; 2 may be n/a drinks): 2 mugs: 20 points

Shop Around the World Tour: (85 points available): 65 points
5 points for each Pavilion I buy something in: 11 pavilions 55 points
10 point bonus if I buy something from all 11 Pavilions: yes 10 points
20 point bonus if each one is under $10: no 0 points

Hidden Mickeys: (50 points available)
1 point for every one I find **and post (up to 50 points available) 34 points

Resorts: AoA; AKL (60 points available) 30 points
10 points if room ready on arrival (AoA): yes 10 points
10 points if room ready on arrival (AKL): no 0 points
20 points if upgraded (AoA): no 0 points
20 points if upgraded (AKL): yes 20 points

Completion of "Top 10 Lists": (60 points available): 30 points
*More posts on these to come...
10 points per list if totally completed (4 parks, 2 Resorts): 2 parks, 1 resort: 30 points

Transportation: (50 points available) 20 points
30 bonus points if no wait is more than 15 minutes per ride during entire trip: no 0 points
20 bonus points if all 5 modes are taken (bus, mono, boat, train, ferry): yes 20 points

Miscellaneous Points: (60 + 26 = 86 points available) 50 points
5 points if no one gets any blisters: yes 5 points
5 points if no one forgets anything (hint: I am very organized): yes 5 points
5 points if I actually get 1 photo with a character (hint: possibly at MNSSHP): yes 5 points
10 points for the MNSSHP Pentafecta: HM, Parade, Hallowishes, Hocus Pocus Show, 7 Dwarves Photo: no 0 points
5 points if I do something ridiculous at Yeehaw Bob (we'll see who knows me well): yes 5 points
10 points if I get any "Magic" while wearing my Mickey ears, or button, or grad cap: yes 10 points
10 points for each pool I actually get in: 2 pools 20 points

and
1 point for every Mystery Photo Location you correctly identify (this portion to be played out during TR!)
Ok, this seems like I do not have to allocate any points to it at all right now?

So, the total is 429 points.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Hey, look what I found! I had no idea you had started this! D'oh.

 

[pkondz]

Hey, look what I found! I had no idea you had started this! D'oh.

What??? What is wrong with you, man!

 

[jedijill]

I'm here and you are there! Have a fantastic trip! So sorry I'm missing you at WDW!

Jill in Co

 

[rndmr2]

Glad to see you started the TR! I guess you are there now, hope you are having a great time!

 

[Steppesister]

If tales about showing up to The Springs without necessary clothing items intrigues you, this is the trip report for you.

Oh. My. The stories just don't stop.