Mrs Doubtfire
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Great news Gina. Your life may finally calm down a bit
WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!
and making Irish Potatoes (even though we have no Irish in us).
Oh congratulations Gina! The house looks lovely and sounds perfect - I'm so glad it all worked out in the end.
Irish potatoes? Tell me more please!
How awesome! What are your dates.....maybe we overlap?
And a big to the thread! So glad to have you joining in!
Just pack your mankini....it takes up less space. However, do not forget the camera. We need pictures.On our side it is 11 days from noon today to departure; almost down to the single digits. Can hardly wait to get the luggage out this weekend and start packing up. Of course packing might be a bit of a challenge. We used to bring everything as my truck has something like 98 cubic feet of cargo space. We are taking A+'s Juke this time, which I estimate to have about 9.8 cubic feet of cargo space. Ah well, a bathing suit, shorts, T-shirt, sunscreen, toothbrush, passport and MasterCard; all packed.
Yea, looking forward to more pictures, especially the tile work. I am a HGTV junkie and love house pictures. I know it will have to be late March or so but I can wait. My husband says to me today, lets reno a house. Ah, if only we could that is like my love language, hahaha.
Relocating thread as requested by Gina
Her pre trip report is not about universal but other exciting areas in Orlando
Gina, enjoy your planning and have fun in Orlando this year!
CONGRATULATIONS Gina & Steve on the new house!
Congratulations on the new house. I had the same thing happen when I went to buy my first place. We had pre-bought a townhouse / casita that was to be built in the new year but when the year was up they decided to change the plan to add a pool so it would be another year of waiting. We bailed on that deal and bought like you a single family home that we quite love. It backs onto a school yard, then a park then another school yard so we only have neighbours on 2 sides and no back neighbours. It was a good deal for us because the townhouse complex was never built so I would had to find another place anyway. See it all works out better in the end.
Yipee, Congrats on the new house!!
So happy to hear that things worked out for you. Congratulations on the new home!
Don't forget, boxes are for the cats too. LOL
Congratulations! Glad to see you found a house you will enjoy. Plus, with an extra bedroom, visits from DS will be easy. So nice it's close for Steve to commute.
Time is ticking. Busy March for us. Spring soccer, little one goes for driving license, doctor appointments, and making Irish Potatoes (even though we have no Irish in us).
Great news Gina. Your life may finally calm down a bit
I've already shouted "WOO-HOO" to you, but I figured I would do it again. I am so happy for you!
I agree, a big "Woo-Hoo" from us here too! I knew this would work out for the best; Karma always seems to keep an eye on you!
Just wondering if the new place is in Pleasantville? Are your names actually Betty and George Parker? Looks like an idyllic (if somewhat monochromatic) suburban dream.
On our side it is 11 days from noon today to departure; almost down to the single digits. Can hardly wait to get the luggage out this weekend and start packing up. Of course packing might be a bit of a challenge. We used to bring everything as my truck has something like 98 cubic feet of cargo space. We are taking A+'s Juke this time, which I estimate to have about 9.8 cubic feet of cargo space. Ah well, a bathing suit, shorts, T-shirt, sunscreen, toothbrush, passport and MasterCard; all packed.
Good luck with the packing up and prep for the move! I'll try to assist DDS with some posts and planning. If you are (un)lucky(?) perhaps I'll post an update or two on our own trip. The itinerary is already set, and it is (as always) overfull.
Congratulations Gina!! I’m so glad it all worked out for the better. Your new home is lovely! Good Luck with your packing and move. I’m confidant @dancin Disney style and @bankr63 can amuse us with their antics in your absence.
Oh congratulations Gina! The house looks lovely and sounds perfect - I'm so glad it all worked out in the end.
Irish potatoes? Tell me more please!
Can google how they are made. We use cream cheese and powered sugar as main ingredients, and batter is formed in small balls that are rolled in cinnamon. Refrigerate, as when they are mushy, not as good. Sweet treat.
Congratulations on the house!!!!!
So So Soooooooo happy for you guys! Congrats it looks great! Those kitties will love having the bi-level steps up and down to race on!
Congrats on the new house!! I'm so happy that it worked out for you
Congrats on the new house! It's beautiful!
Thanks Gina!!!! We are going May 5-15
So excited!!! We tried Giordano's on your suggestion & it was fabulous. We have plans to go again for the 3rd time!!! Now I recommend it to people. Anyway, we'll be offsite @ a Marriott Resort on Points & a Hilton near Sea World. We're trying Aquatica for the 1rst time.
Just pack your mankini....it takes up less space.
Just pack your mankini....it takes up less space. However, do not forget the camera. We need pictures.
I can't believe you leave in just over a week!! I'm more than a little jealous . It is just the two of you on this trip? No kiddos along for the fun?
We will all be waiting for an update or two from sunshiny Orlando, so don't let us down. Didn't you say you were going to post a photo of you in your new Speedo?
I might need more than that. Although probably perfectly acceptable for grocery getting at WalMart on Sunday, I think that Disney parks requires "slightly" better attire than that!
Pictures? Sure!
Of me in a mankini? Not on your life!
Thank you! And much as I hate to admit it (because it really does make me sound crazy ) we had the cats in mind when we toured through every property. After all, they spend more time in the house than we do, so it has to be a good place for them, too! Not only will they love the stairs to the three levels, they are going to go crazy for all the windows and the wide ledges for snoozing in the sun . We can even let them out in the Florida room in the warm weather so they can enjoy the warm breeze.