Saturday, June 16, 2007

Florida Hair.....It's Baaaack!

This is something only my daughter and sister will understand and sympathize with, but I have officially entered the Florida Hair Zone.

Yesterday was all spent at the beach. Taryn was out there by 10 AM. The water was so warm and we all had a blast. Gary came back from his morning run with a Starbucks latte for me and steaks to "grill" for dinner. It was so nice to know we didn't have to move....except when we wanted to turn our beach chairs a bit more towards the sun.

In the evening Taryn went to movie & popcorn at the "resort". Gary and I did the laundry - we needed to get all the sand and salt water out of our clothes and towels so we're ready to blitz Disney World.

Saturday morning Gary got up and started driving by 7 AM. We had a big drive so we were glad to get a good start. A pick up pulling large 30' travel trailer blew past us at one point and shortly after traffic slowed to a stop. The driver had lost control, jackknifed and there lay his travel trailer on it's side across both lanes of traffic. Everyone ran out to help and thankfully no one was injured. God was very gracious to them and to all of us who could have been involved.

We made a stop to stock up on all things needed for Disney World, and then later we made a latte' stop to secure a "resort" for the night, our DW passes, and directions to everywhere we needed to maneuver to in the bbow. This is a vital step when you have the big box with you where ever you go. We do have four nites at Disney's Fort Wilderness but that starts Sunday nite. It is the only Camping inside Disney World and we love staying there. From there we take this sweet little Disney boat to all the different Disney Parks.

We did get a sight at the KOA, but before we went there we went to Downtown Disney for our passes and some dinner. Gary dropped us off while he attempted parking. He was chased by a Disney security call - lights flashing - which told him he needed to be in another area. He was shown where and headed there. Suddenly there were flashing lights again and another Disney security told him he needed to be somewhere else. He asked that guy to call his buddy who had just directed him there and figure out where they wanted him. They finally agreed on a spot and Gary and the bbow got an escort - lights still flashing - to their spot. It was closer so that was great.

The KOA's pool was open 24 hrs. so Taryn hopped right in and that was a wonderful way to end a long drive day.

Tomorrow Disney!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Oh my!!! How could we forget Florida Hair! I am sooooooooo jealous!! I would even love Florida hair now! Sounds like so much fun! We miss you all very much! Didn't know I could just leave a little message here for you-duh! Love reading all about your trip--wish we were there with you again-Disney-what great memories! Make sure and take lots of pictures! Wish I could be there to give Tigger a big hug with all of you ! Gary-don't forget to run all the way to Pirates of the Caribbean-you want to be first in line!!
Wish we were there-love and miss you-Karin & Siulun Will drop you another note soon--Love ya!!!!!