mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Well, it finally came!! It's hard to believe almost 18 months ago when we booked, this trip was just a twinkle in the eye and a far off Dream!!!When this trip was planned our ship wasn't even built yet!!! Many things have happened since!! We have a fabulous new FortFiends community, and our world has gone Purple!!!Woo Hoo!!! Here we go!!!Monday, August 29thNow I know this is waaay before the cruise, but that's when my trip started. As usual, Carol plans a vacation, and work gets nuts. It's just the way it works. I had to be in Sterling, VA on Tuesday evening, and my DH Rick had a little accident and tore his rotator cuff and broke some toes, so I had to totally be packed and have the truck loaded so Rick could drive down to Orlando on Friday, and I could get on a plane for Dulles airport on Tuesday.It's HARD to pack for two different locations, overnight stops, etc. I wanted to fix it where we weren't dragging our big suitcases into every location.So I had 3 small bags packed, 3 larges suitcases packed, my work computer bag, and 3 bags of "liquid" carryons for the cruise, plus Rick's ECV all packed and loaded on Monday night.Tuesday, August 30thRick dropped me at the airport for my work trip, and I had 3 crazy work days organizing everything so the authors could work while I was on vacation and not mess my files up too badly, cause after the vacation I had to be back up to Sterling and "fix" their work and put out a final product by Sept 20th.Friday, September 2ndRick left home early Friday morning and drove to Orlando and stayed at the Ramada on 192. That is our choice when we stay offsite. We can usually stay there free on points from all my work travel, and you have a great view of all the parks and the fireworks from the upper level tower rooms.Since I knew I was coming back to Sterling after the vacation, I left my work suitcase and my work computer bag at the office, so that saved some luggage dragging through the airport.Saturday, September 3rdI'M ON VACATION!!!!!!!!I have an early flight from Dulles to MCO and Rick picks me up from the airport.I told Rick to pick me up on Level 3 since I had no checked luggage, but that was not a good plan. He stopped in the cell phone waiting lot and apparently there are no roads from the cell phone lot to Level 3, so after he looped around a couple times, and we argued on the phone, I finally broke down and went downstairs to Level 2 and there he was!!I hadn't eaten yet today, and I saw a couple of Halloween things at the airport Disney Store that I wanted, so off to Downtown Disney!!We stopped at Earl of Sandwhich for lunchWe also wandered World of Disney and got a new Halloween flag for the camper and I replaced my "Body Parts" pajama bottoms that I wear when camping cause my existing pair was getting pretty ratty.We then decided we wanted to head on over to Cocoa Beach and our hotel.Rhonda had arranged the Four Points Sheraton for us which included the shuttle to the ship and free parking while on the cruise.It was right next to Ron Jons and about a block from the beach.After checking in, our friends arrived shortly and we wandered the shop there at the hotel and wandered through Ron Jon'sWe also went into CVS to grab some soft drinks, and a couple other odds and ends.We then hopped in the truck and went over towards the Port to have dinner at Fishlips Seafood Bar and Grill. We were hoping to see a Carnival Ship sail away, but we just missed it.Sitting with us are our friends David and Buff (Sandra)We did see several other boats and had an awesome dinner!!After dinner we actually drove past the Disney terminal just to get the lay of the land and then drove back to the hotel.We decided to stroll down to the beach.After strolling the beach, it was back to the hotel to organize stuff to load on the shuttle the next morning and park the truck in the designated cruise parking spot.Our hotel room had a window, but it was overlooking the store and the bar!!Rick and myself went down to the bar for a little bit and watched some football and called it a night!!Nighty night, tomorrow is the CRUISE!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Great start!! Can't wait to keep reading!! :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Well this is off to an exciting start! It feels like I've been waiting forever for this TR!! :banana:I've never been inside a Ron Jon shop! It looks huge!I hope everything works out with Ricks shoulder before Halloween!Eagerly awaiting the next update! :yay: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 :dance: :popcorn: :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Great start, Carol. Can't wait to see more :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 waiting... waiting... waiting..... :suspense: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polkadotsuitcase 12 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Isn't that the way it goes -- something crazy always comes up right before vacation. Sounds like you definitely earned your break! That's some view from your hotel window. Can't wait for more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Bless your heart, by the time you got on that cruise you were ready for a break I'm sure! I can't wait to hear more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 All right, WHERE'S the Food pictures of kitties? I'm waiting! BTW, good start! :bravo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Cool. :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm in! :suspense: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Great start Carol!I've never been inside a Ron Jon shop! It looks huge!It is huge.And, I defy you to find a bigger collection of overpriced crap anywhere in the world.Seriously, I'm sure you have seen the billboards.We finally succumbed and visited a few years ago.Oy!I'm sure there must be a cheap t-shirt/souvenir shop somewhere near you. Just imagine that times 1000, with higher prices, and you will know what Ron Jon's is all about.You haven't missed anything.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotmamac aka Misty 11 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I'm so excited to follow along! :suspense: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 And, I defy you to find a bigger collection of overpriced crap anywhere in the world.TCDHave you been to a place called, Walt Disney World?? :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Have you been to a place called, Walt Disney World?? :rofl2:Point taken.But Ron Jon's crap is way crappier than WDW's.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Nice start Carol! Do I dare ask what "body parts" pajamas are? Looking forward to the next installment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Nice start Carol! Do I dare ask what "body parts" pajamas are? Looking forward to the next installment.Can't believe you haven't seen them. Lots of kitchenware and some clothing splattered with Mickey's Head (Black), Shorts (Red), Shoes (Yellow), and Hands (White). They are referred to on the labels as the "Body Parts" line :-)The next installment will be coming this evening!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooterminnie...paula 20 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Loving it so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Can't believe you haven't seen them. Lots of kitchenware and some clothing splattered with Mickey's Head (Black), Shorts (Red), Shoes (Yellow), and Hands (White). They are referred to on the labels as the "Body Parts" line :-)The next installment will be coming this evening!!!PHEW! Yes, I have seen those, just never realized that was what they called them. I feel much better now. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Can't believe you haven't seen them. Lots of kitchenware and some clothing splattered with Mickey's Head (Black), Shorts (Red), Shoes (Yellow), and Hands (White). They are referred to on the labels as the "Body Parts" line :-)The next installment will be coming this evening!!!This evening?! Time to break out the Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Yea!! I was tempted to drive to Madison and get the low down in person!! :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 It is huge.And, I defy you to find a bigger collection of overpriced crap anywhere in the world.Seriously, I'm sure you have seen the billboards.We finally succumbed and visited a few years ago.Oy!I'm sure there must be a cheap t-shirt/souvenir shop somewhere near you. Just imagine that times 1000, with higher prices, and you will know what Ron Jon's is all about.You haven't missed anything.TCDPoint taken.But Ron Jon's crap is way crappier than WDW's.TCDYes, we do have cheap T-shirt places near our house. It's called Walgreens. :rofl2:There is nothing near us worthy of a souvenir except for Augusta National and unless you're a gazillionaire you're not gettin' in the gate.I can't imagine there being a larger collection of overpriced crapola anywhere than at WDW. But you should know....You've been there done that and bought the T-shirt. In fact..... You bought 2. :rofl3: Just kiddin' ya. :DCarol, you'd better hurry on the next installment! The natives are getting restless... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Yes, we do have cheap T-shirt places near our house. It's called Walgreens. Walgreens is like Sak's 5th Avenue compared to Ron Jon's.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LORNADUCK 261 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks Carol for the TR, I am not good at doing them. We all had a great time. I will attempt something this weekend, thou I still don't know how to post pictures no matter how easy everyone tells me it is!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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