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- Joined
- Mar 31, 2005
PRETRIP REPORT JUNE/JULY 2005
Cast Members
DH, 43 Golf Fanatic
Me, 43 Gadget Freak
DS16 Computer Whizz Kid
DS14 Xbox Champ
A Year To Go
How about going to Discovery Cove on our 20th Wedding Anniversary? yes DH its a date, I couldnt get the words out fast enough!
Now to book an extra special hotel. An eye catching pink hotel drew our eye the Rosen Centre. Decision made. No time like the present to get it booked up, only 12 months to go.
Hotel free for our dates, yes! Booked Discovery Cove tickets too and upgraded the car to a full size one. Now what?
12 months of planning, reading, more planning, itinerary drawing and redrawing.
Wow, we should book this every year, say the family, Keeps Mum out of our hair.
22 Days To Go
Well here we are now 22 days to go. All set to start the final holiday preparations, nothing else to buy, no more lists to compile, DS2 very impressed with my DS Cast Member status
, as I try not to let him see my post counts. He thinks I do nothing all day as it is.
The worries start to set in what if someone falls ill, what happens if someone breaks a limb?
Nightly visits to Orlando take place. Weird and wonderful dreams with hair raising rides, dreams which are not entertaining in the least to the family, I dont know why. It is always nice to share.
Nothing can go wrong can it? Never happened before so I am worrying about nothing right? Wait what was that on the radio Newcastle Airport calling a strike in the next 3 weeks. Nooooo. Dates to be announced later.
It doesnt take a genius to work out that busy Saturdays will be the favourite days. Yep! Sure enough 16th July named as one of the strike days, with of course the obligatory statement that the strikers do not want to cause disruption. Oh yeah, right, I dont see them picking the quietest days. Oh no, prime travelling days are chosen hence major disruption.
To be quite fair I support the strikers apparently they do not get the same pay as their other airport colleagues. Just wish they had picked another day. Let us hope an agreement is reached soon. First day of strike action looms for 30th June 1st July. Sit tight and hang on, looks like I am in for a rollercoaster ride I hadnt planned on.
17 Days To Go
Woah! Is that cloud 9 I can see?
Talks were held today and the strike is off while the union members are balloted.
16 Days To Go
More good news, the union officials are recommending acceptance of the new pay deal thats an excellent sign. Postal voting will take place, which will take a little while.
9 Days To Go
Terrible Thursday, the bombs strike London and kill many. Dont feel like starting a single digit dance. Sad day.
8 Days To Go
Discovery Cove tickets arrive, was starting to panic a bit about them. Still they are here now, no need to panic.
Panic! Hurricane Dennis on the prowl. It could hit Florida, its anyones guess at the moment. I just want to get to Orlando.
2 Days To Go
Strike definitely off, hurrah! Hurricane Dennis gone but new tropical storm Emily coming up. Boo! What a weather system.
Bad news about a girls heart stopping after going on ToT, shes now in intensive care. The poor family, I hope she recovers. News like this does make you a bit more nervous about the more adventurous rides.
DS1 finished from college now.
1 Day To Go
Space Shuttle Launch delayed. It could be launched on Saturday, I have always wanted to see a launch. With a bit of luck we might see it in the distance or at least hear it.
DH finished from work now.
0 Days To Go:
Its almost here! Flight at 8.15am tomorrow morning, early start at 3am. I have not got a clue how I will get to sleep tonight way too excited.
DS2 finished his work experience week now.
Off to do those last minute things, see you all in two weeks. Bye Bye.
Bev
:thewave:
Cast Members
DH, 43 Golf Fanatic
Me, 43 Gadget Freak
DS16 Computer Whizz Kid
DS14 Xbox Champ
A Year To Go
How about going to Discovery Cove on our 20th Wedding Anniversary? yes DH its a date, I couldnt get the words out fast enough!
Now to book an extra special hotel. An eye catching pink hotel drew our eye the Rosen Centre. Decision made. No time like the present to get it booked up, only 12 months to go.
Hotel free for our dates, yes! Booked Discovery Cove tickets too and upgraded the car to a full size one. Now what?
12 months of planning, reading, more planning, itinerary drawing and redrawing.
Wow, we should book this every year, say the family, Keeps Mum out of our hair.22 Days To Go
Well here we are now 22 days to go. All set to start the final holiday preparations, nothing else to buy, no more lists to compile, DS2 very impressed with my DS Cast Member status
, as I try not to let him see my post counts. He thinks I do nothing all day as it is.The worries start to set in what if someone falls ill, what happens if someone breaks a limb?
Nightly visits to Orlando take place. Weird and wonderful dreams with hair raising rides, dreams which are not entertaining in the least to the family, I dont know why. It is always nice to share.Nothing can go wrong can it? Never happened before so I am worrying about nothing right? Wait what was that on the radio Newcastle Airport calling a strike in the next 3 weeks. Nooooo. Dates to be announced later.
It doesnt take a genius to work out that busy Saturdays will be the favourite days. Yep! Sure enough 16th July named as one of the strike days, with of course the obligatory statement that the strikers do not want to cause disruption. Oh yeah, right, I dont see them picking the quietest days. Oh no, prime travelling days are chosen hence major disruption.
To be quite fair I support the strikers apparently they do not get the same pay as their other airport colleagues. Just wish they had picked another day. Let us hope an agreement is reached soon. First day of strike action looms for 30th June 1st July. Sit tight and hang on, looks like I am in for a rollercoaster ride I hadnt planned on.
17 Days To Go
Woah! Is that cloud 9 I can see?
Talks were held today and the strike is off while the union members are balloted.16 Days To Go
More good news, the union officials are recommending acceptance of the new pay deal thats an excellent sign. Postal voting will take place, which will take a little while.
9 Days To Go
Terrible Thursday, the bombs strike London and kill many. Dont feel like starting a single digit dance. Sad day.
8 Days To Go
Discovery Cove tickets arrive, was starting to panic a bit about them. Still they are here now, no need to panic.
Panic! Hurricane Dennis on the prowl. It could hit Florida, its anyones guess at the moment. I just want to get to Orlando.
2 Days To Go
Strike definitely off, hurrah! Hurricane Dennis gone but new tropical storm Emily coming up. Boo! What a weather system.
Bad news about a girls heart stopping after going on ToT, shes now in intensive care. The poor family, I hope she recovers. News like this does make you a bit more nervous about the more adventurous rides.
DS1 finished from college now.
1 Day To Go
Space Shuttle Launch delayed. It could be launched on Saturday, I have always wanted to see a launch. With a bit of luck we might see it in the distance or at least hear it.
DH finished from work now.
0 Days To Go:
Its almost here! Flight at 8.15am tomorrow morning, early start at 3am. I have not got a clue how I will get to sleep tonight way too excited.
DS2 finished his work experience week now.
Off to do those last minute things, see you all in two weeks. Bye Bye.
Bev
:thewave:
