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So happy you've started your trip report! That stinks about the windshield, but I'm glad it was an easy fix! Can't wait to read more!!
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We were pretty certain that insurance would take care of the windshield, so we didn't let it stop us from thoroughly enjoying WDW.
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Just caught up with your TR. Absolutely love the little tidbits you throw in. Keeps it so "fresh." Also those hidden Mickey's - awesome!
Sorry to hear that you are still coughing. I'm hoping uou do not get the never ending cold/sinus thing I had - just recently (last few days) have stopped coughing. Started 3 days after Easter so it was nearly 8 weeks. Horrid so hopefully that is not what you end up with. I felt great after a couple days except for the cough that just wouldn't quit.
Thank you for sharing the Greenway pics - is it all paved? Our rails to trails is only cinders so whike it is beautiful ot can be a little annoying.
I'm sure hoping this cough goes away much earlier than 8 weeks, but it is being very persistent. All of our Greenbelt is paved, making it wonderful for walking. There are a few sections that have been added recently through wooded areas that are on raised wooden walkways. But those are really nice, too.
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Yay! Signing in (before it gets too far along!). We drive down 75 too and some of those "hills" can get pretty scary - especially with the big trucks right along side! Sounds like a good ride down though.
I may be following your "slow down - you move to fast. Feeling groovy" attitude for our trip in Sept as Chuck is still not completely recovered. Our whole style will be changed.
As always - I'm coming along for the ride and feeling groovy!
We actually had a great time with our "slow down -- you move too fast" touring style. for Chuck to fully recover so you two can keep on being groovy!
YAY - I was so excited when I signed in this morning and found your TR!!! I love the Groovy theme - it's so perfect. The Outback menu for Mother's Day sure looked delicious! So glad that the trip down so far was uneventful with the exception of the cracked windshield. The Greenbelt pictures of where you do your walks look so relaxing and peaceful. I wish we had a nice walking path such as that near our town! Can't wait to read more. Glad to hear that you're feeling better. Hope your cough goes away soon as I know how annoying those coughs can be when they linger.
Glad you like the groovy theme! I am very appreciative of our Greenbelt. Luke asked me at dinner if there was anywhere on it where we'd be totally in the shade tomorrow. Unfortunately, the shadiest portion has mulberries all over it right now. We discovered this last year and they are a huge mess on the athletic shoes. But we've still got some good options.
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Great start. You do such a good job of taking notes. I tried once and just couldn't keep up with it.
The trip down didn't seem too back except for the cracked window. Something like that happened to us. I had just gotten a new car . My daughter and I decide to go to the Pittsburgh Zoo. We had just crossed the state line into Pa. when a stone hit my window and cracked it. It was also an easy fix. They sent someone to the house and replaced it.
Your Mother's day meal ant the Outback looked good. All the desserts sounded good. It would be hard to pick one.
I can't wait to read more.
Liz
My notes this time are more like a rough outline, but that should help trigger the details. At least, I hope it does. The dessert choice was easy for me as it was the only one sufficient for two, and I did want to share with Luke.
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Great start! When you stopped at Arby's for lunch in GA you weren't too crazy far from us.... We are about an hour east of there....
I'm so glad my brain cells finally kicked in. I've been faithfully checking your PTR waiting for the TR to begin. I knew it should have started by now and was getting worried that your cold had really gotten you down. Then, this morning, the brain said, "hey, Dummy, she's probably started a new thread!" Duh! So now I'm here and feeling groovy right along with you. I do love that song!
A nice start to your trip, except for the windshield! Glad that you made great time to the Hampton Inn and were able to enjoy a nice relaxing dinner for Mother's Day, after being on the road all day! Just a few more hours of driving and you'll be in the bubble! I am especially, looking forward to you photos and take on Disney Springs and hearing about your experience at Morimoto as I'll be trying it in October!
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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!
So glad you've started your Groovy TR! I'm excited to read all about it! Glad you had an uneventful, yet thoroughly detailed, trip to GA
I used to be afraid that my details would bore, but you all seem to like them, so you are feeding my need to be detailed. Luke's family in good natured fun often tease me about all the details I remember to add to my stories.
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Following along!
Yay!
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Love the pics of where you and Luke walk. It's so beautiful!
We do feel very blessed to have such beautiful places to walk.
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All of our Greenbelt is paved, making it wonderful for walking. There are a few sections that have been added recently through wooded areas that are on raised wooden walkways. But those are really nice, too. 
So now I'm here and feeling groovy right along with you. I do love that song!
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