The Promise of Spring: F&GF 4.0 UPDATED: 5/11 - Page 37 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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I can only imagine what the two of you will be up to tomorrow as only 12 days until your newest adventure! That's funny you mention your dryer's beep as my LG has a nice chime to it at completion which is sort of funny! Another great photo as I love that tree so much!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I can only imagine what the two of you will be up to tomorrow as only 12 days until your newest adventure! That's funny you mention your dryer's beep as my LG has a nice chime to it at completion which is sort of funny! Another great photo as I love that tree so much!
Actually, I misspoke as my Samsung washer and dryer both play a little song when they are done, and sometimes I even sing along.
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I hope today brings lots of adventure!!
Well, it did. Just a few anyway.
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Loved yesterday's Countdown picture.
Thanks! I just grabbed the first photo that I liked to make a meme.
[Note: We'll be seeing Linda and her DH Pete soon! ]
April 14 How Do We Keep Doing This and April 15 Will It Ever Slow Down
How do we keep doing this? Friday, April 14, started rather slowly, but then it just kept picking up speed. Luke had to mow the yard, so I finished up some tasks around the house. When those were done, I headed outside, too. I grabbed my gardening gloves and began weeding the flower beds in the back where Luke had already mowed. Later Luke helped me with a few of the more resistant weeds. Eventually, the yard work was done and we could have some lunch. Then it was off to Kroger for a week’s worth of groceries. Kroger was packed with folks shopping for Easter dinners we assumed. We had thought by getting there shortly after one it would be too crowded, but not true today. Back at home we unpacked the groceries and took a shortened walk of 2.1 miles. Then since we were going to our church’s Good Friday service, I needed to start getting ready. Our pastor had mentioned last weekend that the service might last 75 minutes. Because of that, we decided to have a light supper at Arby’s before getting to church at 6:00. The service did last about 75 minutes and was awesome. Bill Wolf and his friends/musicians present Easter in stories and songs. Who knew accordions could be so cool, too. Every musician was talented on several instruments and vocally. Very inspirational! They may even be back next year, and we won’t miss them. When we walked earlier, we had talked about shoes. I was wanting one more new pair of athletic shoes for both walking and WDW, and Luke wanted a pair of Vann tennis shoes to wear with jeans. Our Shoe Carnival is having a BOGO half off sale, so after church I suggested we head there. There were a pair of the cutest white Sperry tennis shoes right inside the door, and I immediately tried a pair on. They are so comfy with memory foam insoles. But that was not what I was supposed to be looking for. I did eventually get them as my half off pair when I found a pair of FILA running shoes that are also quite comfy. Luke even found the perfect pair of Vanns. It was almost 9:00 by the time we got home, I changed, worked on laundry, and finally I had time to check e-mails. As the 10:00 local news came on I suddenly remembered that I hadn’t updated the PTR. Oops!
Will it ever slow down? For both Thursday and Friday, I walked 18,000+ steps. I suggested that today (Saturday, 5/15) we take it easier. Evidently, we neither one listened. Though I started by just handwashing a linen top, life picked up after that. Luke and I headed to a nearby park that connects to the Green Belt for our walk, managing 3.46 miles. We even made it home well before lunch. But that may have led to what came next. Luke remembered that yesterday when we were weeding, we talked about opening the vents in the crawl space of our house. But when we finished our extensive weeding, we had forgotten. He headed out to correct that, and then told me he was going to shovel dirt out of our back ditch and put it next to the finish of our neighbor where rain has washed out the yard. I finished a few things inside and then I headed out to help. Of course, the dirt in the ditch was on the opposite side of the yard from where we needed to put it. Lots of walking back and forth. Finally, we had lunch, though I got a call from my grandnephew in the middle of it. He wanted to let me know that his mommy (my niece) had a baby in her belly. This will be there fourth and my nephew gets so excited about his little siblings. Wonderful news! I honestly planned to type up this update when I had cleaned up from lunch. But I sat down, checked e-mails, and then fell asleep with the computer in my lap. I did wake up fifteen minutes later and set the computer aside, but went right back to sleep. I think my body and mind might have been tired. When I woke up an hour later, it was time to clean up for church. We go on Saturday nights. Our church normally has three services, one on Saturday and two on Sunday. This week there are four with an additional one on Sunday. I love our church and Easter is always inspirational. The service ran a little long and then we had to visit with some folks whom we haven’t seen in a while. I even took photos for a family on the way out. Since it was already 7:00, we decided to head over to Luke’s mom’s house first to give her the begonias we potted for her. We had a nice visit, but eventually, we got to talking food, and Luke and I were ready for dinner at our favorite Mexican place. BTW - I going to get 17,000+ steps today.
Honestly, tomorrow has to be a day of rest. I’m sure will walk, but the yard can wait, the house can wait, and we can relax. By the way, I have begun work on the packing list. In fact, everything is listed, except for specific outfits for each day. I’ll pull out shorts and skorts next week and begin to figure out what tops I want for each. So progress has been made. Oh, and Mamaw has agreed to flower-sit for us. We bought two hanging baskets of impatiens that will work well on the shady front porch. But they will still need to be watered while we’re gone. So we’ll be taking them to her house and she’ll care for them until we get back. Helping us out always makes her happy.
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Oh, my! You two are busier in retirement than ever before, I believe! You wear me out just reading about your days. No wonder you fell asleep on the couch! I hope you are sticking to your plans and having a relaxing day today.
WOW! What a last couple of busy days you've had and accomplished so much! Now, it's time to get going with all of the WDW trip things!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Wow! I'm with Colleen!! You are going to be zipping around WDW!!
I'm actually thinking we need to slow down and savor Disney, or I might get home and feel like I've not been there if we keep up this pace. But we'll definitely have stamina by the trip.
Oh, my! You two are busier in retirement than ever before, I believe! You wear me out just reading about your days. No wonder you fell asleep on the couch! I hope you are sticking to your plans and having a relaxing day today.
We probably are busier, at least right now we are. When I woke up from the nap, I felt so much better. We are sticking by our resting plan!
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WOW! What a last couple of busy days you've had and accomplished so much! Now, it's time to get going with all of the WDW trip things!
We've stuck to our plan to relax and rest today. We're supposed to get some rain, maybe even storms today, but so far it has been sunny and not as hot. The temps are still in the mid 70s. Very nice! We took a walk early this morning, but we walked at a slow pace for just 2.25 miles. We also picked up more weeping willow limbs from the front yard, but that only took a few minutes. Now I'm baking lasagna and breadsticks for a late lunch. Who knows, I might purposely take a nap after lunch.
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That's funny you mention your dryer's beep as my LG has a nice chime to it at completion which is sort of funny!
Another great photo as I love that tree so much! 
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When I woke up an hour later, it was time to clean up for church. We go on Saturday nights. Our church normally has three services, one on Saturday and two on Sunday. This week there are four with an additional one on Sunday. I love our church and Easter is always inspirational. The service ran a little long and then we had to visit with some folks whom we haven’t seen in a while. I even took photos for a family on the way out. Since it was already 7:00, we decided to head over to Luke’s mom’s house first to give her the begonias we potted for her. We had a nice visit, but eventually, we got to talking food, and Luke and I were ready for dinner at our favorite Mexican place. BTW - I going to get 17,000+ steps today. 
I'm with Colleen!! You are going to be zipping around WDW!!
Moving much slower today. 
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