Travelling for Sandy's Guestbook



22nd December 2010

Merry Christmas Beal family!
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Its my last day here for 2010, but looking forward to catching up on the blog when I get back. All the best - love the mini xmas tree....
21st December 2010

MIB
Your description today really makes me want to go to Florida (MIB) - never really thought about visiting theme pakrs towards the end of the day, which sounds like a great idea. Cheers
From Blog: ET -v- MIB
21st December 2010

Shopping
Michelle you would LOVE the shopping here. Tell Ian to get saving for the 40th!! I must say that Mike has brought just as much as me. Caitlin picked some summer clothes yesterday and got 9 items for $100.... I am hoping to get some solo shopping time after Christmas at the Florida Mall there is so much I have not looked at yet.
From Blog: ET -v- MIB
21st December 2010

Suitcases
Hi Auds - we only came with two packs (Mike does not travel with 'suitcases') so we can full two more bags up to 23 kg and I have not filled them yet. We are up to 9 pairs of shoes and I still want to buy work shoes and winter boots.........maybe we will be posting some stuff home!! Have not even looked at a handbag yet......but I will
From Blog: ET -v- MIB
21st December 2010

Smiling
Hi Richard - I hate having my photo taken however I do agree I could work on a smile ot two.
From Blog: ET -v- MIB
21st December 2010

Malls are so Over rated!!
I wish this was the truth - and I so wish I was there with you - I reckon by the time you leave they will be rolling out the red carpet on your arrival at the mall!! Glad to hear you are not letting the side down and as a very wise traveler once told me (Mike) if you really like it and you want it buy it because it is going to be a very long time before you come back here!!!! Spoken to me by Mike in Florence!!! Better go to bed - work tomorrow!!! see ya
From Blog: ET -v- MIB
21st December 2010

Even more wow!!!
Looks like another fun day had by all and seems as if you are getting yourselves well organised re places to go - not meaning shopping malls though! Clerly the AMEX is having a good outing as well. The photos look really great and it's obvious from their faces that the kids are really enjoying this big OE (yes we know Reuben has been to Italy - but that really doesn't count in the OE stakes). Rain stopped at last so had good day in garden - lawns done etc etc before we head off to Melbourne tomorrow. Tell Cailtin that at least 2 of those green frogs are back in the pond - after the rain we have had they spent last night with continual mating calls - sleep WAS disturbed. Amazing how much noise and how long those little guys can go on for. Possibly next blog we will see will be from Australia when we arrive. Take care - enjoy - love and hugs.
From Blog: ET -v- MIB
21st December 2010

Count required...
...how many suitcases has Mrs Beal filled?...sweepstake at work...
From Blog: ET -v- MIB
21st December 2010

Smiling
We would like to see some from Sandra - 100 points+ to the kids though. They are beaming in every photo, looks like they are having a ball!!
From Blog: ET -v- MIB
20th December 2010

Your day in the park
We are enjoying receiving your news - and remembering our visit with you kids. Sounds like the size of the meals have not shrunk since our visit. Thanks for the cool pixs. Would enjoy a fling on some off the rides. (not Annie)
20th December 2010

Wow!!!!!!
Looks like ANOTHER great day in a prettty awesome place. Photos look great and it looks as if you are having a really good time - even if it wasn't too warm. It's still raining here - the best we could do today was Sylvia Park for Christmas shopping - saw Wilma and Marika there too. Certainly no Dr Seuss stuff or Harry Potter / Hogwarts in sight. Loved the marshmallow comment Reuben! Keep on enjoying - loved the 'poem'at the beginning. Loads of luv - Poppa
20th December 2010

Hoodies
Loving the hoodies! Shame you didn't get one too Mike! Really loving the blogs and hearing what you are up to - it sounds like you are having an amazing time!
19th December 2010

Shopping
Hope you have enough room in your luggage for all the extra shoes!!
19th December 2010

Orlando
You will have enjoyed a 'quieter' day - although not sure that a shopping mall qualifies! All good here although STILL raining. View (before) your rain looks spectacular so make the most of your visit. You have had a pretty hectic 1st few days and still loads to come. Enjoying the daily updates. Loads of luv to you all. Givre the kids a big hug. Dad / Poppa
19th December 2010

Your day looks a bit like ours but not as wet!!! Great eerie views. Just thinking today that Reuben and Caitlin have probably forgotten about Christmas with all the exciting things they have seen and done. Michael you are doing so well with the shopping>>> Go on admit it you are loving it really. Sandy , bonus.. all those shops and what else could you do on a day like that? Look forward to tomorrow's update. Take care....ENJOY!!!!
19th December 2010

hello
Hello Beals happy holidays! Sounds like a great day at the mall.hopefully the kids didn't try too many M&Ms. I guess you will be praying for more misty days so you can check out all the shops in Orlando...NOT! It is a crappy day in Ak with rain since Saturday morning. Just going to put up our Xmas tree. Better late than never. Hope this finds you all OK and enjoying holidays. Wish we were there .. The Swampies. hope you're getting our emails through the blog page?
18th December 2010

Shoes
Hi Richard - glad you are enjoying the blog. There will be more shoes to be purchased. May need to post stuff home like you did!! We only came with two bags both under 23kg so we have space for the shopping.
18th December 2010

Shoes!!
OMG!! Where will you fit all those shoes??? FYI, the excess luggage charge is only US$50 with AirNZ for an additional bag up to 23kg, suggest you accept the inevitable...
18th December 2010

Shoes!!!
Well done Sandy - I am proud of you!!!! And well done Mike for your patience. Patrick sends his sympathy! The view from your apartment is fantastic! Hope you find something else to do in Orlando besides shopping! Apparently they have some good Theme Parks in the area - maybe you want to check them out ;-)!? Take care and have fun!!!
18th December 2010

Go Sandy!!!!!!!!!!!! Your shopping has begun :-)
18th December 2010

Boxes
I see shoe boxes!!! Woohoo go Sandy :-)
17th December 2010

Fringe and Shopping
Hey Kittos- FYI I got my fringe cut before I went on holiday so I could hold more shopping bags. I was fine ice skating. Did not let go of the edge. Had a few hours around the outlet mall it was awesome. Got some good shoe buys in rockport for Mike and I. Kids got skechers, two pair each!! Did the food shopping and missed you helping out Craig. We also had no one to do car security. Hope your Christmas shopping went well.
17th December 2010

Outlet Mall
Outlet Mall was awesome!!! Only had a brief look around. Managed to purchase 7 pairs of shoes between us!!!!!
17th December 2010

COOL
thre outlet malls OMG - as Lucy would say!!!! Just love starting the day with reading your blogs!! We look forward to them. Lucy had her last day at primary school yesterday - all went well - was a bit sad!! but is now taking great delight in saying that she does not go to any school at the moment!!!
17th December 2010

welcome to Orlando
hey guys. Steph and I are just sitting here having just had breakfast and have just finished reading your last blog out of SanFransisco. Those mountains you passed over will be the Sierra Nevada range ( just in case you were wondering)( looked on atlas ) sounds like you had a horrible time in SanFran NOT!! Awesome day at the rock by the looks of it.great photos especially the hummingbird...very jealous as they make my attempts at photographing one to shame. Skating looked fantastic Caitlin but would have loved to hear how Caitlins Mum managed...or a video would have been good. I imagine it is hard to skate holding onto your fringe with one hand and holding shopping bags with the other. China town sounded cool Steph remembers her first fortune cookie was in SF Chinatown as well when she was a kid. Hopefully you all got some sleep last night with all the excitement over arriving in Orlando and of course the sight of a plethora of outlet malls!! happy holidays and happier shopping. Great to get the daily blogs. Full noise guys. OK must go as have to do house work and Christmas shopping at stinky ole Botany. Have a great day and lots of love. Steph and Craig xxxxx

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