I'll Be "Absent" For 16 Days!

That must have been cool, traveling back and forth like that as a kid. I barely got out of my small town growing up but I've tried to make up for it as an adult and I'm glad my grandkids are getting to do and see things I never did at their age. I had lots of fun and I'll be telling everyone all about it! One really cool thing is we saw the space shuttle launch from our resort parking lot. What an awesome sight! Annie

You're so lucky, that would be an awesome experience! Sounds like you had tons of fun.

I am really happy to see you are back safe and sound. I really missed you!

Thanks, Hon. We did and we did and we did! Annie

I've never been one to be able to sleep much while riding or flying but this time I did doze off on the plane a little bit. More like a cat nap than actually sleeping deep. Annie

Yes, I did have a great time in Orlando! Where do you live? (Forgive me if you've told me before!) We're about 130 miles to the north of Philly. Annie

I just accepted your friendship request. I'm sorry I took so long but I didn't see it until tonight when I got back. I never have trouble sleeping while on vacation either, it's before I go that I stay awake all night. Annie

Where in chilly PA do you live? If I'd known, I could have taken you with us...lol! You're like me when it comes to going on vacation; I'm as bad as the kids, all excited and feeling like I can stand it to wait until it's time to go. Then, the time flies and here I am back in DAMP and chilly PA! Annie

Gee, I wish you'd have gone with me instead of something like that! I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner but I didn't have time to get back on here before I left and I just got home tonight. I hope everything went well with your son. Hugs! Annie

Thank you very much for your well-wishes and I DID have a great time. You were right about the weather, it was beautiful the whole time we were there. I think there was one day where it rained a little but nothing major, there were no days that were complete washouts like it usually happens. I got myself a pretty nice tan, too! Annie

We did have tons of fun despite a few minor illnesses along the way. I took lots of pictures which I'll try to share and I'll be telling everyone all about it in bits and pieces. I'm also going to try to submit quite a few reviews to ReviewStream about different things we did and places we went so I'll let everyone know so you can check them out if you'd like. Annie

Wow, I don't envy you, driving all the way to Texas! To Philly and back was enough for me. We had a pretty rainy and miserable drive home today and our flight was delayed a bit because of the weather so we got caught in the rush-hour traffic, but we made it home safe and sound so that's all that matters. As it turned out for me I think I got maybe an hour of sleep the night before we left. I'm always afraid I'll forget something, even though I made a list and checked it a thousand times...lol! My mind still goes in circles trying to make sure I wasn't missing something major. We had a great time although my granddaughter was sick for about a day and a half and we even had to take her to the ER, which was right next door to our resort where we stayed, the one night but she was fine by the next morning. Then my husband got sick the last day we were there and went to the ER here tonight and has an ear infection, strep throat and an upper respiratory infection. I thought the Florida sunshine was supposed to make you better, not sick! I'm healthy but pooped out...lol! Annie

I've heard how hot it gets in Florida in the summertime but I've never been there that time of year. I've been there in April and May already, but that's as late in the season as I've been there. I'm one who loves the heat and thinks there was a big mistake made when I was born in PA but I've been told the heat and humidity in Florida would even get to me. I've never been to Europe but I hope to one of these years. Annie

You must be like me; when I KNOW I'm not going to get enough sleep and that I really need to get enough sleep, that's when I can't go to sleep to save my life! Annie

I've been to Orlando - at Disney's complex. My way was paid for by my husband's company, because he was the overseer of the installation of the stainless steel installation of the kitchens in the big hotels there. We were there all expenses paid for 3 weeks. Sure was a lovely time for me, even though I stayed in our temporary apartment during hubby's working hours. But by 4:30 P.M., we were "on our own." And - - we were there in the early summer, so we still had plenty of daylight hours to eat supper, and go sight-seeing. Hope you have a great and safe trip, and lots to share when you get back. Before a vacation, I too am usually up very late, packing and checking last minute needs. I always make a list of things to pack and things to do, and check it all of as it is taken care of. Wishing you a wonderful time of rest and relaxation. Classy Cat

No problem being late, Pye, since I hadn't gotten around to replying to anyone until tonight when I got home. Yes, it WAS warm and sunny! Actually, they're in a pretty bad drought in Florida and hadn't had any rain in 48 days at one point. I got to come home to rainy, foggy, gloomy, damp and COLD Pennsylvania...what a jolt back to reality. It sure was ice while it lasted, though. Annie

Thanks so much for your kind words, Hon. It was pretty hot the whole time we were there except for a few days it only reached the mid-seventies but it really wasn't all that humid while I was there. I hope you enjoy yourself on your trip even if it isn't really a vacation! Annie

As it turned out I did doze off on the plane a bit, which is unusual for me. We didn't arrive until about 4 pm and didn't do much of anything that first day other than go to the pool and hot tub so I got rested up pretty quickly. Annie