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ieuanr
12-05-2009, 09:49 PM
OK! I know I am weak - but I managed to go almost two years without going back to Florida.

I have foregone many things this past year in the name of marital harmony - new kitchen and assorted other building works - not going to see EC for the first time since 1986.

So I cracked tonight and booked the flights and some hotels.

Our plan so far :


24th December 2009 - travel to Gatwick Airport - stay overnight @ Hilton

25th December 2009 - Fly to Orlando - stay overnight @ Travellodge I-Drive

26th December 2009 - Drive to Sarasota - stay 5 nights @ Helmsley
Sandcastle


Move on to a rented home somewhere near Disney

15th January 2010 - Fly home - collect car - resume sulking and planning next escape to Florida


Sounds like a plan to me!:wave:
Isafari
12-05-2009, 09:51 PM
:happydance: watch out for a mad woman with a camcorder :D
ieuanr
12-05-2009, 09:59 PM
Blast - I was hoping you would not spot this! :sorry:


Ah - what is the worst that could happen? I would never do anything which would be worth videorecording and posting on the internet ..... I hope.:thumbsup:
Isafari
12-05-2009, 10:13 PM
Blast - I was hoping you would not spot this! :sorry:


Ah - what is the worst that could happen? I would never do anything which would be worth videorecording and posting on the internet ..... I hope.:thumbsup:

:evil: toooooo late!
Hey, people watch anything and everything!
Tink
13-05-2009, 12:04 AM
Ahhhh, good for you Ieuan! :yes: You've been long suffering and do deserve a WDW holiday! :D :D

As for the videotaping... check with me Issy. I'll give you some pointers on the man's habits. :wink: :D :D :D
ieuanr
13-05-2009, 05:48 AM
:unsure:
Isafari
13-05-2009, 07:19 AM
As for the videotaping... check with me Issy. I'll give you some pointers on the man's habits. :wink: :D :D :D

:D :thumbsup:
Dizneyblonde
13-05-2009, 09:08 AM
Yay another trip in the planning!

Make sure you keep us nosey lot updated with what else you book and plan.
Tink
13-05-2009, 11:33 AM
Heeeeheeeeheeeee Ieuan! :wink: You know, Ghirardelli's and the like. :D :D
ieuanr
13-05-2009, 02:00 PM
Shh! Don't tell everyone!
Isafari
13-05-2009, 03:31 PM
:peekaboo:Ghirardelli's eh! :wiggle:
Tink
13-05-2009, 06:30 PM
:oops: MUM'S the word from here on out! :yes:

How is she by the way? Not the word, your Mum? :yes:
ieuanr
14-05-2009, 11:55 AM
She is pretty good - enjoying being retired - they are off to France again in a week for the second time this year and later they are exploring Yellowstone for 3 weeks.

She is trying to manage the pain from her ailments without chemical assistance - but as long she doesn't have to sit at a computer it seems to be OK.
Tink
14-05-2009, 02:04 PM
That's really good news. :yes: It's great that she is able to travel. I hope she enjoys Yellowstone! It's a huge place.
ieuanr
14-05-2009, 04:11 PM
I am sure they will - they have a cabin booked somewhere - I think they are going early September. Retirement looks pretty good to me!