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All checked in, unpacked, and getting hungry. So I go to my passporter page for today . .Squid Lipps was the choice for todays dining experience, but it is North of us, near Melbourne, which is totally flooded. That's out. And, since the electricity had been off at the resort for a whole day, we felt it wasn'ta good Idea to try Shutters. I looked at Tuesday evenings page, Ocean Grill, south of us, but very close. Since I had been very good about recording all #'s and addresses for all the restaurants in my passporter, I was able to call and find out that all was well there, and we could certainly come for dinner. Great! So we took a quick look at the beach, then changed for dinner, and headed to Ocean Grille. It was right on the beach, and although a more upscale restaurant, obviously had become a hangout for some of the older locals. We had several nice conversations with local folks who came in regularly and took their recomendations for menu items. I had the seafood casserole, which I know sounds sort of weird, but trust me it was really good, with so much fresh crab meat, lobster, scallops etc. Really tasty. John had a steamer plate with mussels, clams , and crab. Bubby had shrimp, Kittykat had a non seafood kids meal . They were all really great, but I have to say, that the standout thing which was really unique, was the Rocco Blue cheese butter spread they brought with the warm bread and delightful crackers. Totally loved it, and ate some of it for a "desert". But we also got a Tiramisu and split that. Both of our kids love Tiramisu, and that makes it extra sweet. All said and done, the bill was about $100 with tax and tip. After dinner, since it was not raining and the beach looked inviting we took off our shoes and went for a walk. Back at the resort. We played cards with the kids,and them shut down the main room, light out. Then DH and I enjoyed watching olympics and being able to stay up late without disturbing the kids. Thursday, August 21, Vero beach. The wind has stopped blowing so much and our freindly weather channel dude tells us Fay is about 7 miles out to sea, and you can see the clouds circling overhead. So DH fixed pancakes and sausage for breakfast for a big breakfast, with OJ and fruit. Then we headed to the beach, we were going to enjoy the ocean, sun or no sun. Here is what we did.
We couldn't believe how much beach had eroded, at high tide, there was no beach, just a cliff. This is a big turtle nesting grounds, both for green sea turtles, and loggerheads. Unfortunately many of the turtle nests were damaged or washed away. We helped rebury some eggs and talked to the turtle people who were marking the nests. We also found lots of sea urchins that had been washed up,the ones that were still alive we put back in the oceon, we tried to rescue a huge clear jellyfish that was the size of a large dinner plate, unfortunately it washed back in. The kids built a castle during low tide,and then tried to protect it with levies and motes, etc. from the tide coming in.vero protecting the castle.jpg of course they were not successful, but it was really fun to help them battle the tide for a while. We found a few shells, but once high tide was upon us we headed for the pool. Now I have been wondering all day, since they say the storm is heading back towards us, they are delaying flights. So I call Airtran, explain which flight we are on etc. Yep it will be delayed she says. Ok, so by how much, we are scheduled to fly out at just after 8pm. She said nearly all the flights were delayed but official word was they would go out. I mentiones there was lots of flooding north of us, and we were not anxious to get on the road tomorrow and drive through the storm again, only to have no flight. She asked if it was flooded around us. Well, not our resort, but nearby yes. She said again " So it is flooded all around you?!?" she asked.
Next up, will our vacation end on 8/22? Will we ever see the sun?? Will Sheri and John willingly give up the king bedroom with attacked jacuzzi,and oceanview balcony???
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Great update!! Glad you had a great dinner, and looks like a fun time on the beach!! How great of you guys to help with the turtle nests and helping the other sea life get back into the ocean Doesn't sound promising for getting out though
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The trip to Vero sounded like a "white knuckle" drive! But I'm glad you got there safe and got a nice view! (Loved the narration) So sorry about the washer and dryer!
Hmmm, I'm thinking that the Airtran employee knows that Jackson Brown song - you know the one "oh, won't you stay, just a little bit longer"!!
All caught up again. Wow, that trip sounds pretty scary. I would not have been happy. What a nice upgrade at Vero Beach. Your pictures are great. Don't leave us with that cliffhanger for long!
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I just read your whole trip report. Wonderful. Some amazing experiences. I think I might have been tempted to turn around. I am not an adventurous driver. Glad to see you made it VB safely and had some beach time. We stayed at WDW and the wind and the rain were there until Friday when we left!! Hope you get onto the flight on time. Hurry back with more.
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Great update!! Glad you had a great dinner, and looks like a fun time on the beach!! How great of you guys to help with the turtle nests and helping the other sea life get back into the ocean Doesn't sound promising for getting out though
No it doesnt! But Disney magic isn't gone yet.
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Great update! Glad yall are enjoying the beach despite the weather. Hurry back and let us know if you get your flight changed!
Thanks, and I am sorry that I have left you hanging, but believe it or not IKE had kept me from posting this weekend, yes, I live in Ohio, I will explain later!!
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Another great update!!! Wow, that view is gorgeous!!! I want to stay there now
Thank you, I highly recomend staying there!
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The trip to Vero sounded like a "white knuckle" drive! But I'm glad you got there safe and got a nice view! (Loved the narration) So sorry about the washer and dryer! Thanks for wading through that long narration! And I hope to inform anyone going to vero about the Washer and dryers in the beach house rooms. Too convenient!!
Hmmm, I'm thinking that the Airtran employee knows that Jackson Brown song - you know the one "oh, won't you stay, just a little bit longer"!!
You are good at inference Tinkmulanmickeysmom!! Can you tell I used to teach!
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All caught up again. Wow, that trip sounds pretty scary. I would not have been happy. What a nice upgrade at Vero Beach. Your pictures are great. Don't leave us with that cliffhanger for long!
So sorry to leave you hanging, but Ike has got a hold on us!
Glad to see you were able to enjoy a nice meal and some quality beach time! Looks like everybody had a great time.
Yes, we had a good time in spite of the weather
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Vero Beach sounds awesome! I never really thought about going there, but maybe I will now!
I recomend it, if you like beach time, a comfy cozy resort, and a quiet community surrounding that. If you like the excitement of all the things to do, it may not be the place for you. It is VERY laid back. Which is just what we were looking for after 5 days at WDW!
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I just read your whole trip report. Wonderful. Some amazing experiences. I think I might have been tempted to turn around. I am not an adventurous driver. Glad to see you made it VB safely and had some beach time. We stayed at WDW and the wind and the rain were there until Friday when we left!! Hope you get onto the flight on time. Hurry back with more.
Wow Arielsmomto2, I am very impressed, that is a lot of reading, I didn't intend for this report to be so long, but since its my first, I didn't understand how much typing it takes to tell the tale! I am so sorry you had such bad weather at Disney! As you will read the sun finally decided to show itself on Friday at Vero.
OK. for my loyal readers, I must beg your patience. You see, even though as you know, I live in Ohio, we have been hit by IKE! Yes you read correctly. For those of you in the path of this storm, who also were hit, I send pixiesbecause, that storm really did some damage in the interior U.S. Here in Ohio today, we had over 900,000 homes without power just in the southwestern quarter of the state. We had 75 mph winds, which literally striped all the shingles off of some houses that have a south facing roof line. Trees down everywhere etc. So we have been and are still without power at my house, and since we live on a small farm in the country, that means you have no water either. Our pumps for our wells are electric. No power, no water, no toilets, nothing. So tonight, since we found out we wont be getting power back for at least 24 hrs. We drove over to my Mom's house, since she does have power. And even though I can update you on the situation, all my report stuff is on Puter at home. Sorry!! I will try to totally finish the TR tomorrow, if we have power then. Anyone else in the path of Ike, how is everything there. What about you Christiejoy, did you get any flooding? Well, thanks for hanging with me. God bless all those who have been impacted by this storm.
Just got to catch up on your last few updates...sounds like you had a great last day at WDW. Glad you got to enjoy TSMM - that ride is just so fun but I agree your hand can get pretty tired
Glad you parents made it out ok and that they were able to get you a bigger car (that was probably forethought as getting through your trip in a smaller car might have caused bigger problems with all that flooding...
What a trip to Vero you had...I could actually picture what was going on by your descriptions but I was happy when you finally made it to the resort safe and sound.
Your view was amazing and sounds like you had a great time dispite the weather...
Hope to hear that you made it out ok and on time...hope that everything is ok by you now after Ike decided to pass through...what destruction it has left in it's path.
Can't wait to hear more; totally understand about Ike--it got us Chicagolander's too! We still have power, but lots of flooding. It rained for two days straight and my DS5 said, "Are we ever going to be able to ride our bikes or take a walk again " Tomorrow promises to be better .
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Read all about it in my TR, "Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!" Jill Phil. 4: 13
Glad everyone's ok! Hope you get your electricity back on soon! ((My ex-husband lives in TX and they were hit hard, no lights, water, nothing..........cell phones not even working/satelites down.......he wants to get out of there , but all the gas stations are closed, so he cant put gas in his truck to leaver.......FEMA is bringing by food once daily))
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That's out. And, since the electricity had been off at the resort for a whole day, we felt it wasn'ta good Idea to try Shutters.
I was able to call and find out that all was well there, and we could certainly come for dinner. Great! So we took a quick look at the beach, then changed for dinner, and headed to Ocean Grille. It was right on the beach, and although a more upscale restaurant, obviously had become a hangout for some of the older locals. We had several nice conversations with local folks who came in regularly and took their recomendations for menu items.
I had the seafood casserole, which I know sounds sort of weird, but trust me it was really good, with so much fresh crab meat, lobster, scallops etc. Really tasty.
John had a steamer plate with mussels, clams , and crab. Bubby had shrimp, Kittykat had a non seafood kids meal 
The kids built a castle during low tide,and then tried to protect it with levies and motes, etc. from the tide coming in.
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