CCIntrigue...aka Gwen

17 minutes ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

It’s not a Big 12 school. 

But at least it’s not a SEC school!  LOL!

Forget athletics!  Duke is rated #9 nationally in academics:  https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

Mitzi, we currently have reservations for November 5 - December 5 on a premium site.  We are about 99% sure we'll have to cancel the first week.  And about 90% sure we will have to cancel the entire trip.  

8 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said:

DD(7th grade) qualified for the Duke TIP program. (Duke  Talent identification program). Only two other kids at her school qualified.   She will taking no the ACT this December or February.   

I know Duke is an ACC school but it looks like a good program. lol.  

Btw. Does anyone have any experience with the Duke TIP?

No real experience, but I've heard great things about this program.  And what's wrong with an ACC school?  

We like Sweet Tomatoes.

Congratulations, Bobby!

LOL ... try feeding these guys:

Left -- Caden, 11 years old, not sure of his height but I'm 5'6" and he's nearly as tall as me.  Serious athlete (currently being recruited by Adidas, wants to be better than Gabe), and he eats nonstop.   

Center -- Gabe, 18, 6'9", serious athlete (recently signed with a D1 school, full ride plus an additional food allowance and stipend), he's finished his meal before I take my first bite and he's hungry again an hour later.

Right -- Ethan, 16, 6'4",  semi athlete (enjoys, but doesn't want to follow in Gabe's footsteps), takes his time to savor every bite but still is always hungry.

I feel sorry for their mother.  She has to cook for an army every day.  Their weekly grocery bill is unreal.

The Plaza Restaurant better close their doors before these guys enter.  

I've been to the Fort several times in November.  Always take my winter coat and always have to wear it part of the trip.  One trip was 30 degrees at night ... another was in the low 40s with a stiff wind ... be prepared for any weather!

More great pictures!  I'm always amazed at how different DL/DCA are from WDW.

4 minutes ago, Mrs.TN22 said:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passholder-program/passholder-benefits-and-discounts/

 

this should take you to the list - I couldn't find one that would copy/paste well

Thanks for the list!  Unfortunately most of the restaurants we'll be visiting on our upcoming trip are only 10% off.  Guess we'll be buying Tables in Wonderland again.  

5 hours ago, Mrs.TN22 said:

New! 45th Anniversary Benefits

From now through December 23, 2017, as a Walt Disney World Passholder, enjoy 20% discounts at 45 select dining locations.

 

looks like the selected 20% off AP dining has been extended!!  woohoo

Does anyone have a list of the 45 restaurants?  We haven't bought our new APs yet, so I don't have access to the list.  Thanks!

Great photos!

3 hours ago, Travisma said:

I wish they would add more/different shows at the MK.

Me too!

Back in the '80s we had a TT and the kids were young.  We packed lots of deli meats, cheese, and snacks in the fridge for meals on the road.

Now that it's just the two of us and we have a Class A diesel pusher, we frequent Cracker Barrels for meals since we usually overnight there.  Still pack snacks -- nuts, protein bars, soft drinks.  The night before we arrive at the Fort we stop at the Pilot/Flying J in St. Augustine and usually get burgers at Denny's.  Leave there around 4:30 am, drive to the Fort, and have breakfast at Trail's End while we're waiting for our site assignment.

Sorry to hear about your motion sickness.  Sounds like yours is a lot worse than mine.  No fun.

19 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

Gwen- there's an article about the Mission Space updates on the Disney Parks Blog: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/mission-space-relaunches-aug-13-with-brand-new-experiences/

Here's what it says about the new Green mission:

Or, embark on the more family-friendly Green Mission – a new mission that takes you on an exciting orbit around Earth. On this amazing new adventure, you’ll take in sites like the Hawaiian Islands, Italy’s “boot” and the Northern Lights—as seen from space, of course—before finally landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. No matter which mission you choose, it’ll be a journey that’s totally out of this world.

TCD

Thanks for the info!  I'll try to talk David into trying it again.

Thanks for the info, Carol.

Carol, do you know what the changes are on Mission Space Green?  We rode it last trip and thought it was rather boring.  Should we try the new version?

Maybe me, now that it's happening in warm weather!

1 minute ago, mouseketab.....Carol said:

I'm sure my aging battery on my aging Note 4 would die in 10 minutes with MDE. (A Note 8 is in my future, but only after it's been out a few months).

Haha.  I'm still using my Note 3.  (A Note 8 is in my future too.)

What a great thing for you to pay for that mother's champagne!  I'm sure you made her day.

I'm in too!  Anxious to see how Imgur works out.

I'm in too!  Great start!

Great pictures!  Thanks for posting!

1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

That's a no on this trip.

In between what a PITA Photobucket has become and the lack of interest and responses to the last trip report I posted, I decided to not bother with taking as many photos as I typically do on trips.  I ended up enjoying the trip a lot more, and, honestly, I'm glad that I don't have a report to write now.

TCD

I totally sympathize.  For our longer trips I spend hundreds of hours writing my trip reports, and it's really disheartening when I feel like only a handful of people read them.

NaCole, has he been checked for a hiatal hernia?  Mine ended me up in the ER a couple of times before my doctor figured it out.  I have a small hernia (worse than having a big one).  The edge of my stomach sometimes gets caught in my diaphragm, and the pain/nausea is bad.  Until I learned to control it with diet, doctor gave me pills to numb my stomach.