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Chuck , I like the idea of a safari hunt. The obvious items as Lisa said are all the African art and the proverbs, but you could also see how many different animals you can capture.
I would hunt bugs. It seems like I remember seeing like dragonflys and other carved small animals, or I could be misremembering. We are planning to hunt pascals in MK NFL this trip.
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Okay - so you peeked my curiosity (and I am so not in the mood to actually work right now ) so I just googled "interesting things to photograph at Animal Kingdom Lodge" and came across this site Flickriver: Most interesting photos from Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge " Resort " pool
There are some GORGEOUS photos here ~ and they might give you some inspiration!
One thing that came to mind also was how about the different CM name tags? I am always intrigued as to where the CM's are from ~ and AKL has quite a few from Africa, which as we know is a very large area! Maybe you could find a CM from every country in Africa?
................Now you know when you compile your list (because I know my "list-loving" friends will have a list ) you will have to share with me
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Sorry about the loss of some of your things in the flood. Hope you get some answers about what is causing your hair loss. getting the items checked off your list!
I had fallen so behind, but am all caught up now!
So sorry about the flooding and the hair loss! You have a great attitude about both!
Love the lists and I'm with Lisa on sharing that list when it's complete for the photo hunt.
I noticed you had small bottles of liquor on the list for the cruise. Not sure it if it's because you drink different things or just want something small, but you can bring larger items on. I brought a big bottle of margaritas on with me last year.
We do drink different things. I'm more of a Gin man, Martinis, or straight. Please NO comments about "vodka martinis"! A martini is ONLY gin, vermouth,olives, and occasionally a little olive juice (a "dirty" martini) PERIOD!
I don't mean to sound like a snob, but when ordering a martini in ANY establishment I usually have to specify. Even at V & A they asked, " Gin, of course,Sir" Of which I replied, with a smile,of course. HAHa
Coop likes a few different things. Wine, Rum and coke(caffeine free) but has lately been fond of red Stag, And Jack Daniels Honey. BTW, I do like ALL KINDS of beer, but Guinness is my favorite. We plan on bringing some booze in our carry on, along with a change of clothes, swimwear, and valuables. Anything else??? I'm not sure of the time-lag between boarding, and when our luggage gets there. Luckily for us we are driving, so we only have to bring four days worth of clothes, and of course our Pirate gear.AAARRRRrrrrrrggggggggg.
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Then the smaller bottles makes perfect sense! You can bring your Guinness onboard too! I believe on our 4 night cruise on the Dream the rooms were open around 1 or 130, but out luggage came later. Closer to 4 I think.
I'm so sorry to hear about the flooding and your hair loss. I think you have a great outlook regarding both but I know how frustrating it must be to have to wait so long to get to see the dermatologist.
One thing I noticed from your list -tip envelopes for the cruise. You will get pre-printed envelopes from DCL for those you should tip. I believe that they prefer that you use those so that might be something that you can check off your list. Do you know that you can also pre-pay your gratuities? I find that so much easier, and I can always add a little more if I want to.
Love the scavenger hunt idea. On my last Kidani trip, I set out to photograph all of the proverbs around the resort (I think I got them all, unless there are any in the parking area which there very well could be). I can give you a few to look for if you want.
so sorry to hear about the flooding and the hair loss. you have a great attitude on both. Not sure I would. Glad everyone, including the fur babies are safe. Sending pixies to get an earlier doctor appointment
Sorry to hear about flooding you folks had and that for most part losses are min. Loss of wedding photo"s has to hurt deep. Just an idea re hair loss You getting enough Vit D I know when my levels down hair loss much more pronounced Love Chucks idea for Photo scavenger hunt can't wait to see what you decide on
The time is zooming by. 64 days now. We make some fast pass decisions next week. Final packing thoughts are coming to an end. The stores are full of fall, and back to school stuff,and there's little summer sale stuff left. I have started a list of "Photo Safari" pics. I have about 45 pics, that DOESN'T include animals yet.
Clean up from the flood continues. We've got a lot of stuff cleared out of our basement thanks to Mother Nature. I need to be done this weekend with basement due to the play starting in September. I'm only crewing, so it won't take up too much time. Coop has ACLS,and a big 4 day Labor Day weekend to work, and that might be the last big thing till we go.
Our "baby" is 23 today!!!
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