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Sorry to see you had another bad experience at Kozzina I am dying to try for dinner thanks to all the lamb on the menu but after your reviews we may have to rethink it.
Abby is sweetie. Word of caution (like you guys need it) Goldens KNOW they are people. And Chuck needs to be careful or he's going to have a 70 lb lap blanket
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Great day! Love how your just choosing what to do as you go along. So relaxing. Plus, you get to do all the other stuff in Nov....so you won't miss out on anything.
I got so fixated on Miss Abby before I forgot . Great catch on La Nuba. We have it on our must list for Nov trip. Chuck I doubt they took out anything from the last time you saw it more likely that with different seats you just had a far different view and action someplace else had your attention more.
Okay now back to Abby. One sure fire way to tell if she is a Golden is that she will Have repeat Have to bring you or anybody that comes in something preferabelly someones underwear. Be careful with Duffy around her as she might decide to make your Bare butted little bear butt hers
I'm sorry that breakfast at Kouzzina wasn't the same as you remembered. I remember from your last TR the ordeal you went through trying to eat there, such a shame that it ended with a dissappointing meal this time. I don't blame you for not wanting to go back. The rest of your day sounded great, what a great thing that you were able to get last minute tickets to La Nouba!
Abby is beautiful, and it sounds like she was meant to be with you
Thanks! She really seems like a great fit!
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Sorry Kouzzina didn't work out but now you know you at least gave it one last shot. How did you two like La Nouba? I loved it when Mike took me years ago!
And, most importantly.... to Abby! She is beautiful and it looks like Meg was looking out for you and Chuck again. I believe Meg sent her to you so you wouldn't feel so incomplete.
We loved LaNouba! This was our second trip together (third time for me). You are so right - Meg sent Abby!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
I am so sorry to hear your report of Kouzzina! I loved breakfast there and it's terrible that they've let it go downhill so soon. If things continue, it'll soon be closed and on its way to yet another incarnation. The rest of your day was great, though. Dole Whip, an impromptu La Nouba viewing, good dinner, topped off with a Mickey Bar!
Abby is a beautiful dog and it really does sound like she's meant to be yours. Love is infinite and you can love Meg and Abby, too.
Thanks Laurie. Kouzzina WAS good - at one point. But it has really gone downhill, in our opinion. Otherwise, we had a great day! Abby is totally different than Meg but still a great addition! I think Meg would approve!
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Originally Posted by ChukkerB
Kouzzina is just not up to what a Ironchef restaurant should be. The place was so empty,it was evident that people have not been trampling to get in there. The first time we ate there a few years ago they were turning people away every few minutes while we were waiting for our ADR.
LaNouba was so good. It was different than when we saw it before. One of the acts I was so looking forward to was scratched. It did seem a little short,but Coop said it was the normal time.
Abby is a wonderful girl. Now if I can get some sleep...
You will get sleep - it's just like having a new baby! Our old bodies have to get used to it!
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
Welcome Abby! Sounds like just what you needed. When our dog died I said that was it, no more dogs ever - too painful to say goodbye. 6 weeks later my big love, Rory, arrived in our lives. Now, I can't imagine life without him!
It is so painful! I didn't expect Abby to come along so soon. But I'm sure she was sent to us!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Bummer that Kouzzina's failed twice. I love the flatbreads at HoB. I'm loving all the spontaneity on this trip. We've still not seen LaNouba, but we will!
Abby is a beautiful dog! Glad she has found home with you two.
You really need to see LaNouba! Abby is starting to settle in nicely!
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Originally Posted by kurtholley
Welcome Abby. The food pics look good. my fav. is the Dole whip. Just 1 more day till I can have one. One of these trips we want to make Cirque but we always run out of time. Sometimes I wish we could go for 2 weeks so we could do everything we wanted,but that will never happen. Would like to do a quick trip like you did though
Thanks Kurt! You should make time for LaNouba! It's fabulous! I know what you mean though- wish we had all the time in the world to do everything! Enjoy your trip - you should be there by now!
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Abby is a beautiful dog and it really does sound like she's meant to be yours. Love is infinite and you can love Meg and Abby, too.
She was definitely a gift! And the love goes all around!
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Sorry breakfast at Kouzzina wasn't the best. Wow - what a great view from your room! I love the way you got last minute tickets to Cirque, how neat!
Abby looks beautiful - she looks like a great addition to your family.
Thanks Cheryl! The view was fabulous and the last minute Cirque was great! Abby is a great addition! She is going to fit in nicely!
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You have a beautiful new dog! I am so happy for you. Like you said, she can never replace your beloved Meg, but maybe she will help your heart heal.
Thanks Jess! She is definitely a bandaid! But in her own right - a great dog!
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Sorry Kouzzina wasn't what it used to be.
What a great evening in DTD and LaNouba.
Abby is gorgeous and I am happy you drawn to her.
Thanks! We did have a great time!
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Abby is a beautiful girl, and will so enjoy being loved with no pressure. Not all dogs are cut out to be "helpers," doesn't mean they aren't perfect for the perfect home!
After having her here a couple of days, I can see why she wouldn't work out as a service dog! She is sooooo skittish! She jumps at every little noise. And she acts like she's afraid to do anything that will get her in trouble! She also doesn't like the Pergo floor in the kitchen (we had to go get area rugs just so she could pass through the kitchen to the back door) But she's starting to realize that she's a family member now. She's really a great dog!
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Sorry breakfast was a disappointment again! What a great spur of the moment thing to see La Nouba!
Congrats on Abby!
Thanks! It was fun doing things spur of the moment! Abby is great!
Sorry to see you had another bad experience at Kozzina I am dying to try for dinner thanks to all the lamb on the menu but after your reviews we may have to rethink it.
Abby is sweetie. Word of caution (like you guys need it) Goldens KNOW they are people. And Chuck needs to be careful or he's going to have a 70 lb lap blanket
We had a good dinner there. And a good breakfast as well. But our last couple of attempts were just poor service. Abby is fabulous! Yeah - we KNOW that goldens think they are people! Abby is small but he still may have a 70 lb lap blanket! She is a Daddy's girl!
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
Great day! Love how your just choosing what to do as you go along. So relaxing. Plus, you get to do all the other stuff in Nov....so you won't miss out on anything.
Congrats on Abby, she is a cutie!
Thanks Sparky! It was fun and yes, we did a bunch that we won't have to do in December!
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Abby is so pretty, I hope she gets comfortable quickly.
Thanks - she is starting to calm down some.
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Originally Posted by DrDolphin
Miss Abby is a doll. Obviously Miss Meg sent her your way, since Meg wouldn't want her parents to miss puppy hugs and kisses...
I totally believe that. Meg definitely was looking out for us!
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Originally Posted by ChukkerB
Mike,you got that right! She's small for a golden though. She's about 40 or so, I could be wrong about the weight,but she's go graceful and FAST.
She really is fast and quiet!
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What a great day! We love LaNouba, but haven't been back for a few years.
Abby looks like such a sweet dog.
LaNouba is great! Abby is such a good baby!
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I got so fixated on Miss Abby before I forgot . Great catch on La Nuba. We have it on our must list for Nov trip. Chuck I doubt they took out anything from the last time you saw it more likely that with different seats you just had a far different view and action someplace else had your attention more.
Okay now back to Abby. One sure fire way to tell if she is a Golden is that she will Have repeat Have to bring you or anybody that comes in something preferabelly someones underwear. Be careful with Duffy around her as she might decide to make your Bare butted little bear butt hers
Actually, Mike, they DID take out a part of the show. The guy who balances on pipes, (rolla-bolla) etc wasn't in the show. Chuck was really looking forward to that one. I think they substituted that with rope jumpers though. Actually, Abby doesn't really take to stuffed babies like Meg did. Meg once tried to take off with Duffy! LOL!
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Sorry breakfast was such a disappointment. Glad you had a great rest of the day and were able to get tickets to La Nouba.
Abby is such a sweet girl! I'm glad you were able to give her a good home!
Thanks! It was a great day. Abby is a good girl! Just trying to fit in.
Saturday 4/27
We woke up without an alarm around 9 am. We had to finish packing, shower and get ready for check out. I made some coffee - they have Starbucks in the rooms at the Dolphin. We went down to check out at around 10:30 am and stored our luggage with bell services. We had a nice chat with one of the CM's also about Michigan and the Detroit area. We then caught a bus to DTD in order to catch a bus to Port Orleans French Quarter. I wanted some beignets! I've never had them and was on a mission! We got to POFQ around 11:30 -12:00 and had our "breakfast"
After breakfast, we walked through the resort to the boat, so we could go back to DTD.
We had to get palm tree shots for screen savers!
We then spent a few hours at DTD. We stopped at Little MisMatched and got some socks. (I was looking for toe socks)
We were going to get Earl of Sandwich for a late lunch/early dinner or to bring on the plane but Chuck was worried about how well it would keep for travel. And he wanted sushi. So we headed back to the resort in search of sushi (we saw an ad for sushi at one of the resort restaurants in the elevator) Once we made it back to the resort, we found out that the restaurants were not open just yet. We were there around 4:30 and they weren't open until 5:30. Unfortunately, our car was picking us up at 6:30 - so we would be pressed for time. We also found that it wouldn't be prudent to leave the area to go to another restaurant because of the time factor. So we stayed around the resort. We went to The Fountain - which is like an ice cream fountain with burgers and such as well. I had a bacon cheeseburger - (I've been wanting a burger but this was not the juicy burger I'd envisioned)
Chuck had an Ahi burger. (which I should've got too - or we should've shared)
After "dinner", we hung around the resort. I had a margarita and then we went to the lobby and sat in some comfy chairs and charged our electronics (they had outlets on the bases of the lamps)
At around 6:15, we went and picked up our luggage and went outside. Quicksilver was right there waiting for us! It was an uneventful ride back to the airport. We checked in and went through security without a fuss. Then we had a little bit of time, so we went to the airport gift shop. We got some Swedish Fish, waters and a Tortuga Rum Cake (Chuck said he used to have these when he was little). We also got some reading material for the plane. We had a bit of a wait for the plane (it was late). But we got on without a problem and had a smooth flight. The lady next to us was trying to be "important" by not turning off her phone though. She irked me. When we got back home, we picked up our bags and since it had been about 7 hours since we'd eaten, we hit Taco Bell drive through. They messed up the order We got "yelled" at by the cats and hit the hay very shortly after getting home because I had to work the next day.
Short trip. For all the wrong reasons. But we proved - it can be done! And, at the time, it was just what we needed. Thanks for following along. Now the hard part - to wait 7 months until our next trip!
It was an amazing trip for such a short one. Some time in the future, you'll get to take an amazing short trip for all the RIGHT reasons, but I'm still glad you got to enjoy this one. Oh, I finished writing about our meet, if you want to go read my glowing opinion of you and Chuck.
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to Abby! She is beautiful and it looks like Meg was looking out for you and Chuck again. I believe Meg sent her to you so you wouldn't feel so incomplete. 
I'm loving all the spontaneity on this trip. We've still not seen LaNouba, but we will! 
and Abby, too.
Wow - what a great view from your room! 
We got "yelled" at by the cats and hit the hay very shortly after getting home because I had to work the next day. 
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