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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
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Duck butt!! During Decade of Dreams, there was a group of us girls walking towards the Crystal Palace and we saw a bunch of ducks in the water. All of a sudden, one dove for a fish or something and showed us it's butt. We giggled a lot over that(call it the joy from all being together) and from then on I would point out duck butt to Chez.
She got me good though with the picture of Donald's butt.
That was such a funny moment - and ever since then duck butt has been the (scuse the pun) butt of so many jokes!
Isn't DTD peaceful in the early morning? That's the best time to be there - even if the lack of merchandise isn't all that great. I had to laugh when I saw the photos of the Hotel Royal Plaza's lobby! I'm thinking most people wouldn't bother to do that when just stopping in for a Tshirt. Thanks for sharing though as I haven't seen it since 1990!
Hey, you never know when it might come in handy for the PassPorter photo archive, an e-book or even articles...
I love getting to DD early in the morning. It's true that in recent years the selection hasn't been so great, but I still enjoy a morning of intense browsing through all the shops!
My plan is to hit DTD early in the morning....it just gets so crowded in WoD that I can't stand it. Glad to see it can be empty. Sorry they didn't have anything in your size, that can be such a downer.
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Monday 11 April – part three: this is so good, maybe we should get another treatment...
We were a bit early and hungry and thirsty, so we headed for the main building and then on to Gasparilla’s Grill.
I’ve never eaten here and was very impressed by both the size of it and the selection they had on offer. I got some sushi, while Sharon got a sandwich and I also got one of those frozen pineapple bars that I’ve already fallen in love with.
Then it was off to the spa to make sure we were there 15 minutes early. We were checked in and taken through to the changing area. As there was no-one in there, I was able to get some photos in there.
We took off our jewellery and then settled down to dunk our legs in the Jacuzzi until we were called. That was very pleasant.
We were both having the soothing, tired legs treatment that I’d had before and had recommended to Sharon and also the paraffin treatment for the hands, which Sharon had recommended to me. Both were excellent, although my goodness, when you first put your hands into the paraffin, it is hot! I don’t recall having a massage chair the last time I did this and that was a godsend and a very nice added extra.
Sharon decided that she wanted to get her toenails painted, having seen the woman in between us get hers done and I was asked if I wanted a paraffin treatment for my feet as well. Well, why not? If I thought it was hot putting my hands in this stuff, I hadn’t felt anything yet! : This was almost burning, it was so hot, but a couple of minutes later, it felt so good.
I was fascinated at how easily the paraffin peels off once it’s cooled down and how lovely and soft you feel after it. My feet felt wonderful. As Sharon said to me, you probably get more benefit from that, because as soon as you use the restroom, you’re washing your hands and washing away the effects.
We headed back to the changing area, so Sharon could dry her feet a bit more and I could get some more water. It’s just so lovely and peaceful in there.
Then it was out into the lobby for a few more photos and settling up the check. Gotta love that DVC discount here!
We headed back to the car, getting a few final shots on the way....
... and then we headed for the Beach Club, with a few more photos as we drove along, making an unscheduled visit to the Hess Garage by accident. I can’t fault Sharon’s driving – it was really good and it was such a good day out, allowing us to both do things that we really enjoy doing.
I headed back to the room and waited for Mark to arrive back. He was probably about 40 minutes after me and we showed each our photos from the day and our purchases. Apparently he’s not writing anything about his day so you’ll have to be content with the photos he got at the Kennedy Space Center. He tells me it was a very enjoyable day, which is the main thing.
He wanted to know how Liverpool had got on (his football team) and I told him. He then promptly went into the bedroom, turned on the TV and found the match live, so watched the last of that.
Poor Mark didn’t have long in the room before we had to set off again. I’d agreed with Sharon earlier that we’d meet them at 5.30pm to give us some time to show them around the resort and so that they could see the savannahs before dinner.
I'm so glad you enjoyed your treatment at the GF Spa--I had a horrid issue with them after my last treatment--they charged me twice and then insisted that they hadn't--I eventually got a refund. What they had charged me twice for was a canceled treatment. I have found SSR a much more enjoyable experience!
Thanks for your update! I now know it is time to go to sleep! That's how I plan my evenings -- once Cheryl posts it is time to go to bed!
I'm so glad you enjoyed your treatment at the GF Spa--I had a horrid issue with them after my last treatment--they charged me twice and then insisted that they hadn't--I eventually got a refund. What they had charged me twice for was a canceled treatment. I have found SSR a much more enjoyable experience!
Thanks for your update! I now know it is time to go to sleep! That's how I plan my evenings -- once Cheryl posts it is time to go to bed!
Just as well I'm fairly consistent with the time I post most days...
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Can't wait to hear about the spa treatments! 
I don’t recall having a massage chair the last time I did this and that was a godsend and a very nice added extra. 
: This was almost burning, it was so hot, but a couple of minutes later, it felt so good. 
so you’ll have to be content with the photos he got at the Kennedy Space Center. He tells me it was a very enjoyable day, which is the main thing. 
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