Good Thursday morning Sans family
Gorgeous night was had for HHN. Was very busy, and had a great time on Patty’s private tour. Saw all the houses and some we repeated, scare zones, some repeated too, snacked and rode mummy and grigotts twice. By the time we got back, close to 2 am. We did not want to close the park down. We were tired, but great fun with all that was with us.
Sounds like a wonderful tour. Patty and Joe are wonderful hosts and she plans out tour so well. Seth is awesome.
Have a lovely weekend and I`ve been so enjoying your TR.......
Thank you Carole.
Hope you get your strength back soon Robo. I agree travelling is harder to recover from as we get older.
I’am getting things in order at home little by little. I really enjoyed my vacation.
I’ve been back up with my friend in Yorkshire and felt bad to leave her on her own last night though she does have lots of other support. Took some prepared meals up and trying to encourage her to eat a little more. Sadly still no death certificate so we couldn’t start on the plethora of paperwork but we will get there.
So nice you are there for your friend. I hope all needed paperwork falls into place so the death certificate can be completed.
Hope all are doing rest today. And good to hear trip back was okay, Robo. That is a long drive. Was nice to enjoy some coffee and talk with you. Hope to see ya again, next year.
I enjoyed our visits too Lynne. It would be nice to visit again next year if our travel dates align.
Yay for getting in visits with Bobbie & Lynne. Always fun to connect in person! That sounds like a wild storm, did they close the walking path? I know at HRH we always cut through the path in the Butterfly garden. It’s mulch pathway. Would be a shock to sink down!
Glad you made the drive back safely. How long does it take? I had to look up on map where the state is in relation to Florida! It’s further North than I thought.
About 14 hours if I leave to go back to Southern Indiana from Orlando and about 16 hours if I leave from my home in Vero Beach.
Traffic and stops for gas, welcome centers (for bathroom breaks and walking) and food breaks can all play into making it longer at times.
I try to leave very early in the morning 3:30 or 4 am to try and get through the most difficult areas Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Tomorrow going to go through things I have set out to pack, and note what else I need. Decide on flight clothing etc. Also go get my Yams & pineapple to make my Thanksgiving casserole, make and freeze it.
Tuesday I have covid test booked then hair appt. Wednesday is packing day, and make sure electronics are charged and ready. Have to be up at 2:30am
Thursday for 6am flight. Plan on getting to airport at 4:00. I think that’s when security opens. Not much point getting there earlier.
Safe travels Sue and enjoy your vacation.
Kyle is back to the office today....with real people again, so he is quite happy, we have some things to do around town and pick up a few things we`ve ordered and hopefully not need fuel as we are having a panic buying crisis here......everyone has been told not to panic and it`ll be fine, but of course, people panic. I think our tank is full as we usually don`t let it go below 3/4 tank. Some places were limiting purchases to around £40 each, that would barely be a drop in our tank. But, hopefully it`ll sort itself out.
Glad to hear Kyle is back in the office. I think it has been hard on the young ones during Covid office closures. Social interactions in the work place are Important to them.
Glad you're home safe!
Cinnamon pecan rolls, yum!!
Thank you. Now just getting caught up on a few things now that I’am home.
We had a busy and fun weekend! On Saturday, DH and I met friends at a local Oktoberfest celebration. We watched the Dachshund races, and boy were they adorable!!! Ace Skywalker won the race! He was such a cutie! We enjoyed some German drinks and food....and listened to a couple polka bands. A really nice time!
Sounds like a fun time. This area of Indiana was settled by predominantly German people so we have a big German Volkfest every year with German food and music. It’s in October. I haven’t check to see if they are having it this year or not. Hubby is 100% German.
Plus, I have diverticulitis. When I eat a lot of garbage, especially bready things, I end up paying for it. I am hoping now that I am no longer working that I can exercise more and be able to not always have to eat so healthy. If we can get out of Covid Stage 5, I will go back to the gym, and then if lower, yoga. Exercise really helps my health issues too.
Sorry to hear you have to deal with diverticulitis. That is so painful.
You know those funny magnifying glasses with a light on the top that dentists wear? They're called Loupes. DD had to order a pair yesterday to use in dental school, since they will begin some patient contact next month. Almost $3000!! And that was the student rate! Thankfully they will last her all 4 years of dental school....
I didn’t know what those glasses were called. WOW that is expensive. I remember while I was in Nursing School nothing was cheap as far as the equipment we needed to purchase. Even the books were very expensive. No complaints though. It was what was required.
Hi all- popping in after a long time away again! Came back to say we had a SUPER HHN tour! Thanks to @LynneG and @Monykalyn and family for joining us!
Patty what a lovely group you had for your HHN TOUR. So nice to hear you all had a great time.
Quick stop in before I start cooking supper. Chicken parmesan, pasta, salad on the menu tonight
That sounds yummy.
They would not want me on that jury either. I have zero tolerance for drunk drivers. Many years ago 2 of my cousins were killed by a drunk driver. They were children. Riding bicycles.
Such a tragic thing to go through. I’am sorry you lost your young cousins.
Boat ride back, after a very filling Bread Box late dinner. Switching hotels tomorrow, as getting to the end of my stay. Have had some great meet ups with MonyK, Patty, Robbie and Bobbie. Soon to say hello to Charade and Sue. Have enjoyed the parks, some pool time, and just relaxing.
With that, hope all have a good night sleep.
Lynne hope you got to sleep ok and hope the transition to SF goes smoothly.
I enjoyed our visits too.
Enjoy your visits with Mac, Sue and Charade.
Morning break after 6 rides in less than an hour.
You are a commando on the rides in the morning. You did get a lot done.
Doing the 6 house tour and have a lunch break
Yes only 10.30 but have a 45 minute break
Mac hope you enjoyed your 6 house tour. It really makes those houses more enjoyable knowing a lot of the back story on them.
Friends had given us an overnight stay with dinner as a joint birthday/anniversary gift for a country house hotel we love about 2 hours away from us. But, trying to get it booked was difficult as they are more or less full from now till Christmas. But, they called us yesterday to let us know they had a last minute cancellation......could we make it there......5 minutes later I had our overnight bag packed and practically sitting in the car waiting to leave.
What a nice gift. So glad they called you back and you were able to make your trip. Sounds like you had a lovely time.
Sone great costumes on the walkers. Was way too crowded for a Wednesday, and with all the walking, soaking my feet. On way back from boat, met 2 TMs. Kinda made sense, as they said tonight was the only night TMs were allowed to go.
Great pic Lynne. Yep the feet do take a little bit of a beating with all the walking. Prop your tootsies up and relax.
So nice that Universal sets aside some time for TM’s to enjoy HHN
Added people to my RIP tour and requested Seth. I hope I get him again.
I hope you are able to get Seth for your tour.
Terrific Thursday homies.
Have a great Thursday Lynne.
Nothing like an earlier morning:
Breakfast with a fire breathing Dragon sounds nice
Look at the wait times, Dino coaster 20 minute wait! Single rider on Hagrid’s wait: 10 minutes. How nice is those wait times?
Sounds like a good day to be in the parks.
Nice pic Lynne.....Bet you didn’t pet him or her ......LOL
Having my morning coffee and looking out the window. We had a few days of warm temps here up to 90 degrees. It is slowly tapering into the low 80’s again.
We fired the lawn company we have use for past 4 years here. They have slowly killed areas of grass in our yard. Whoever the franchisee is they have let their business slip severely.
We hired our neighbors company and they were out and aerated and seeded our lawn yesterday.
I need to get up in my office today and go through some paperwork that is mounded on my desk. I also need to look at Christmas presents I bought and figure out who else I need to buy for on my list.
Our older grandson is coming in for a visit for a couple days. He will be here this evening. He and his wife and our cute great-granddaughter live in Kentucky. I will freshen up the guest room he likes to stay and in.
We always enjoy anytime we get to spend with family.
Hard to believe I was on the road back to Indiana this time last week.
I had such a nice visit with my niece when she flew in Sunday through Thursday at the beginning of my trip. She is so fun to be around. I think it is fun to look at the world from a younger ones eyes. It forces me to be more adventurous in my choices of food and drink. I enjoyed spending time at the pool with her and shopping. We had a great time at HHN.
It also gave her some time to getaway and enjoy a little vacation time. She has a happy, busy little toddler who we all adore J. His birthday celebration is Saturday and we shopped some fun things for him at Universal.
I usually watch little J every Friday morning. He is the Apple of his Aunt Robbie’s eye for sure. He is adorable.
I’am enjoying doing the trip report. It was a wonderful vacation. I’am reminded how much is involved in taking the time to do them, but I’am enjoying looking at the pictures again and laughing about the fun things.
I really enjoy reading others reports and looking at the pictures they take.
Carole I hope you and Tom are able to make your trip over soon so we can all enjoy one of your trip reports. I do believe you have inspired many to take a step out of their comfort zone and write a trip report.
Tom’s great photos on the reports have helped me look more closely at the photos I choose to take. You have both inspired me. Thank you both. I do need a gentle nudge out of my comfort zone every now and again.
Safe travels Sue as you travel to Sunny Florida today. Enjoy your vacation.
If I remember correctly Charade you are flying Saturday. Have a safe flight and enjoy your vacation.
Lynne enjoy the remainder of your vacation and your meet ups with the Sans family members.
Have a wonderful Thursday everyone.