Tuesday, August 5, 2008

I'm back...

Good Morning campers!!

How is everyone? Alerts must be down as I have more messages announcing alerts are down that actual alerts in my mailbox...;-)

I am back from my trip to Orlando  I'm exhausted and seem to have picked up some upper respiratory crap as my voice is hoarse..my throat hurts and my chest feels tight...not surprising really seeing as I was in close contact with thousands of people in the themes parks for 3 days... ;-)

recap of my trip..

Arrived Thursday morning..went straight to magic kingdom...did all the rides except space mountain..actually did splash mountain twice...came home and collapsed...Friday morning we did a run to Walmart and stocked up...the mum and pop joints close to the resort were charging $7 for a gallon of milk.. come to find out there was a Walmart less than a mile down the road...they need to let their guests know that!!!! We chilled by the pool and then went to Pleasure Island at night...Saturday we did Sea World..that was a lot of fun..the shows were amazing...we hung out in the hot tub at night and had a few beers...Sunday was the big day..swimming with Dolphins at Discovery cove..an experience of a lifetime and something I highly recommend... I need to scan the pics in...I was worn out Sunday night so it was early to bed...I left yesterday morning and made it home in about 2 1/2 hours...the house was fine..just tons of laundry to be done...LOL..

Obviously this is just a quick recap and I will  write more later..hope everyone is doing okay...I don't even know if anyone will read this if alerts are down... :-(

take care...

L

 

 

48 comments:

Anonymous said...

Alerts were down from Friday night all over the weekend!!!!  However, they came back last night and you should have received one from me as I posted late last night.  Can you tell me if you did get one, if not I will complain again.

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Anonymous said...

The WM SC in Orlando is INSANE!! OMG, when we went in '05, i was in line for TWO hours and people were ASLEEP in line waiting to check out. I howled with laughter thru it all. It rained the whole time...we couldn't afford Discovery Cove....but a friend went and him and his wife loved it too. Sea World and Epcot were my highlights. I hate that weather. Awful.
I hope your throat feels better soon. The alerts were down for me for 4 days. AOL SUCKS!
I love you

Anonymous said...

My alerts are working again today.  Glad you had a great trip but not good you are sick.  Hopefully a little rest now that you are home will put you back in good shape in no time. 'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

I never send out personal alerts for my entries if alerts are down because I just assume people will be glad to get a break from me ;0.

I think it is the law you have to leave Disney with some sort of illness.

Are they still selling those HUGE gross turkey legs in the Animal Kingdom?

Sounds like you have a good time & need some rest. ~Mary

Anonymous said...

Alerts were out all weekend, but supposed to have been fixed yesterday. If you're not getting them, let the Journals Editor know!!!
Happy to hear you had a good time, but sorry you got sick.
Hugs,
Sugar

Anonymous said...

Hi Lyn,

I got the alert for this entry, but I'm sorry to hear that you came back from Orlando feeling so bad, I guess you have to pay for it one way and another!  Hope you're feeling better soon and I'm looking forward to seeing the photos.  Love, Pat, in rainy dismal Kent, England.

Anonymous said...

 Welcome back.  I can't wait to see the pictures.  Glad you had a great time


                  Julie

Anonymous said...

Wow..  There is a place there called Pleasure Island?!  Just like from the movie Pinnochio?  LOL...  Did people hand out cigars, and were there a lot of donkeys around??!!  How cute.  Sounds like you had loads of fun.  I LOVE Space Mountain; don't like Splash Mountain very much----that fall is a little too steep for my liking...  Have a good day, busy girl!  Julie

Anonymous said...

I am so glad that you made it back! I do hope that you get to feeling better soon.
Kelli
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Anonymous said...

Welcome back. So glad you had a good time.
I hope you're soon feeling better.

(I got an alert for this BTW.)

B. x

Anonymous said...

Cant wait to see the pictures!!! Glad to see you are home safe & sound & tired :)

Michele

Anonymous said...

Welcome home! I'm so glad you had a good time. Swimming with Dolphins would be so cool!! Can't wait to see your pics!
Hugs Pam

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to see the pics. It's amazing seeing 'Shamu', so large, jump out of the water. But my experience is with the Sea World in San Antonio. Sounds like a grand time was had by all. Take care, Sheila

Anonymous said...

Going somewhere on vacation is awfully neat,
getting home is even better.  Rest up.   Pat

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a wonderful, but tiring trip!  Feel better soon.
Missie

Anonymous said...

lol its kinda early for the "RESPATORY CRAP" hehehe were only in August now lolol.. it hasnt gotten cold yet!!

Sounds like you had a great time though!

Cant wait for pics!

~ Christopher ~

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Anonymous said...

Glad you had a fab time Lyn and at least you found the Walmart ;)

Jenny

Anonymous said...

Yes, the alerts were down all weekend, but it good to see you again, Glad you had a great time at the Majic Kingdom. Did you get to see Mickey?
Laini

Anonymous said...

Welcome back! Glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation. Alerts came back on Monday, after a whole weekend on a vacation of their own ;-)

Anonymous said...

I am so happy that you had a good vacation!  Alerts are all wacky... ack!

be well,
Dawn

Anonymous said...

You know I never had the desire to visit Orlando DL, but after reading about the dolphins, I just changed my mind!  Awesome!  Glad your back!

Anonymous said...

a co worker of mine swims with the dolphins every chance she gets.
It must be thrilling.

Anonymous said...

I am so glad that you had such a god time Lyn, I was worried about ya as you've been a little down
Love yas........... Gaz xxx

Anonymous said...

HI Lyn.  so sorry to hear you don't feel so good. I've always done Splash Nountian twice, too.  My Granmohter used to read us the books about Brer Rabbit and all his buddies including the Tar Baby.  I was just a kid and didn't realize that the books were racist.  Can't buy that book anymore, needless to say.  I'm looking forward to seeing some pics. hugs,  Bethe

Anonymous said...

OH MY GOSH.....I TOTALLY LOVED Discovery Cove and swimming with the dolphins!  My kids said it was one of the best vacations EVER and Brian wants us to go back for his 16th birthday.  I LOVE THAT PLACE and I am so glad you went and had such a great time!

Welcome back!  Hope you feel better soon.  Maybe you just need some rest....sounds like you had a really busy trip!!!!

((hugs))
Jeanne

Anonymous said...

Hello darling!!  Can't wait to see the dolphin pics.  I've always wanted to do that!  Was that your first time?  So glad you had a fun trip.  Sounds a little crazy, but in this case crazy = fun, eh?
I haven't written anything new so you don't have to stop by immediately.  Might even be a couple of more days.  Tomorrow is pain clinic day and Ma has a LIST of other shit to do so...
you know how that goes
xoxo
MJ

Anonymous said...

welcome back...   glad you had fun and look forward to the pictures
hugs
d

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to see the pics.... swimming with the dolphins.... that's something I'd really like to do!!!

Joann

Anonymous said...

Looking forward to seeing the pics Lyn!  It sounds as if you had a lovely, if tiring time!  Oh, how I would love to be able to swim with Dolphins.  What a wonderful experience that must have been!
Marie
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Anonymous said...

I knew you'd have a great time!  Hope you are feeling better soon and that the crud doesn't turn into anything nasty!  Can't wait to see the photos!

Hugs

Wendy in Oz

Anonymous said...

Alerts started to come back to me yesterday.
I'm so glad you had a good time.
I would love to do the Dolphin swim, sounds awesome.
Feel better
Ellen

Anonymous said...

sounds like you had a great time... hope you feel better. Swimming with the dolphins is something i would love to do...
Kelly~

Anonymous said...

Glad you made it home safe and sound, if not completely exhausted!

Angel

Anonymous said...

WOW such a hot time of year to be there too!  Swimming with Dolphins....next time I think we'll try that one.  Glad you're home safe n sound and had fun!

Sharon

Anonymous said...

Glad that you are back safe and sound, and that you had a good time. You wouldn't have seen Mandy anyhow, since she is off on Wednesday & Thursday....maybe next time. It's really great that you enjoyed yourself so much and I can't wait to see pictures.

Love & Pooh Hugs,
Linda

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you had a great time!!!  I can't believe I wasn't invited!  : )  Have a happy Thursday.

Allison

Anonymous said...

(((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))I am glad you all had a good time,glad you are safe and sound.I cant wait till my vaction in Sept.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a fun but exhausting trip!  We are going to San Diego next June.  I'm looking forward to Sea World when we go.
Traci

Anonymous said...

Hi Lyn, don't faint...yes, it's me..
I just got over that horrible throat and chest bug for the second time and yes, it's awful.. hope you feel better soon..
Sorry I haven't been around much but we lost Adrian's Sister to cancer and things have been pretty awful here for a while..
Promise I will look in again soon to see how you are..
Take care and get plenty of drinks and rest..
Love loads   Pat  x x

Anonymous said...

oh, I can't wait to hear about the dolphins!
Marti

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to hear about Discovery Cove!!!!!!!
XX
Gillie

Anonymous said...

sounds like fun! beckie x

Anonymous said...

sounds like a wonderful trip!!!!  some day I hope I can take myd aughters down there!!!!

Tina

Anonymous said...

Great to hear that you are back safely. Sounds like it was a great trip. visit soon

Anonymous said...

Hello

Its nice to know that you are back. I have NEVER been to Orlando so I do hope that you enjoyed yourself. I wish I could have went with you on your trip it sounded fun. I hope you get this comment. Please let me know.

Anonymous said...

Hi Lyn

Catching up...as usual......... it sounds like you had an amazing time.
Cant wait to see the pics.
Hope the family are well.......... also hubby is doing fine on his appointment
hugs Jayne

Anonymous said...

Look forward to your return.

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Anonymous said...

Wow!  Orlando!  My husband and I were supposed to go to Disney World this year and we never got there.  I'm glad you went and had fun!  Maybe I will get there next year.

Krissy :)
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