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The cold started early here in the south too. When an act of kindness is meant to be something tugs at you and you know it is the right thing to do. I really love those feelings . Everything is falling into place, the trip is going to get here before you know it!!!
The cold started early here in the south too. When an act of kindness is meant to be something tugs at you and you know it is the right thing to do. I really love those feelings . Everything is falling into place, the trip is going to get here before you know it!!!
My heart definitely felt a tug. Only two more sleeps!
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It's cold up here too! Hopefully, you'll get some sun and Vitamin D in Cali! Safe travels!
We finally got some sunshine and warmer temperatures today.
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What a difference a day makes! The sun has finally returned and the temperatures are more like our normal early October temperatures. Much easier to complete a four mile walk when the weather beckons us outdoors. My only problem was that I awoke this morning with an excruciating headache that did not want to go away. I took medicine and tried to sleep it off, but when it was still there at 12:30, we went ahead with our walk. Then we picked up tacos to celebrate National Taco Day. Around 2:30 I could take more medicine. A little while later I realized my headache was gone. So I began pulling clothes out for the trip and did a load of laundry. Otherwise, we’ve enjoyed a relaxing afternoon, watching NASCAR and Broncos football. Tomorrow the packing begins in earnest when Luke brings the suitcases in.
By the way, I’ve checked the weather on accuweather.com for the upteen time. Still supposed to be very hot Friday through Monday of our trip. In fact Saturday is described as “Hot with Blazing Sunshine.” Now doesn’t that sound inviting. The high the day of our walking tour is 94 degrees, but I’m hoping since it starts at 9:30 that it won’t be that hot that early in the day. We’ll see. We’ll return home to highs in the 70s. Kind of a weather roller coaster from last week until we’re back home.
Tomorrow’s To Do List [Monday] Walk four miles Clean the bathrooms Mani/Pedi at 11:30 Laundry – sheets, towels, and whatever is left Trash and recycling to the curb Packing
Looking ahead: Tuesday will start very early for us as my Orbit fitness band is already set for 3:45 AM CDT. Our flight out of Louisville is set to leave at 10:40 AM EDT. It takes about 2 hours for us to get there so we plan to leave around 5:00 our time, which is 6:00 in Louisville. That allows for time to run through a drive through for drinks for the trip and a restroom break if we need it. That should get us to Louisville between 7:30 and 8:00 their time. Plenty of time to get the car to parking, check our bags, head through security, and purchase breakfast.
All caught up with your PTR to DL and just in time before you leave. Hope you have a wonderful trip to California and DL, so sorry that the weather is going be so hot while you are here. Sadly we will miss the opportunity to have a PP meet at DL as we head to Aulani on Wednesday. We attended the Halloween Party last Friday night, and had a great time. Make sure you check out the Cadaver Dans on the Rivers of America, also check out the Disney Villains on Main Street USA at the train station, hopefully you will be able to see when they switch out the villains throughout the night. We enjoyed the treat trials at Village Haus and the Golden Horseshoe. If you like BBQ, you may want to check out Mickey's BBQ on one of your park days as it will be going away in January. After your first morning ride on Radiator Racers, if you want to go again with a short wait just hop into the single rider line. We have done that a few times and have been able to do 3 - 4 rides in a row in a short time period. We have also been known to ride Grizzly Rapids a few times in a row, for the reason that you mentioned being able to run back to the room and change out of wet clothes easily. Hope you love the Grand Californian as much as we do, if you have the time you may want to wander over to the Disneyland Hotel and check it out, many great photo opportunities. The Grand Californian also has a counter service restaurant, that has yummy nachos. They offer chicken, beef or you can get a combo of both. Have a wonderful trip, looking forward to reading your trip report and seeing your photos.
Sorry about the headache. I don't want to be the bringer of doom, but looking at your temperatures, which were similar to when we were in Disneyland, if it's anything like when we were there a few weeks ago, sadly it will be that hot early in the morning. We found that as soon as the sun came up, it got really hot, and that was way before the walking tours started. I hope it's different for you, but I'd rather prepare you for the worst....
I'm glad you finally ditched the headache and the weather was nice for your walk. Jeannie was telling me the super-hot weather is returning at the end of the week. I hope it turns out not to be true! 99 degrees doesn't exactly put you in the mood for pumpkin-flavored treats.
It's time!! Have a magical trip & a safe journey! And Happy Birthday to Luke! Looking forward to hearing all about it when you return...
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Sorry about yesterday's headache; glad it eventually went away!
While it may be warm in the day, I think you'll find the temperatures drop pretty quickly as the sun goes down. So definitely plan for more dusk/evening hours touring, and maybe mid-day breaks.
Have a great trip!!!
Have a fantastic trip!! Here's hoping the weather isn't quite as bad as forecast. At least you are used to temps like that, although it can be a real drag on a vacation.
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I don't want to be the bringer of doom, but looking at your temperatures, which were similar to when we were in Disneyland, if it's anything like when we were there a few weeks ago, sadly it will be that hot early in the morning. We found that as soon as the sun came up, it got really hot, and that was way before the walking tours started. I hope it's different for you, but I'd rather prepare you for the worst....
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