Blogs from Kissimmee, Florida, United States, North America - page 23

Today our families went their separate ways. The Fabers plus Sara headed off to the sands of Cocoa Beach. Kim usually likes to have at least one beach day while they are down here. It was a good day for the beach: HOT! Lory, Jay, Cory & I started the day at The Loop for shopping at Sports Authority. Next stop: Costcos. Both were successful visits. Then we headed to Downtown Disney for MY favorite: a tuna melt at The Earl of Sandwich....fun & yum.....WOW! We walked the entire length of this fantasy village. Whew! Time to seek a resting spot so we hopped aboard one of their water taxis. This one took us to the Port Orleans resort. We strolled through their French Quarter setting looking longingly at their beautiful swimming pool. The folks were ... read more

Our half century celebration culminated at Dick's Last Resort restaurant with our family. If you have never been to one of their restaurants (they are located across the country) you could be somewhat startled by their service. Having been to one in Memphis, Cory & I knew what to expect. It was here that as I took a photo of our bartender....she flipped me the bird. I had asked for a straw for my drink and she jammed 20 of them into my glass. They thrive on rudeness and crudeness. It is just how the place operates. But it is all in fun! Our waitress last night was crass but not overly so.....she could have done more. Our dinnerware and placemats were just thrown in a pile on our table. She made a few wisecracks to ... read more

Finally! Today our family left the frozen North and landed in sunny Florida! Hooray....the Knapps are here. Did I say sunny?? Wrong!! Not today! It rained most all day. When it rains in Florida......it REALLY rains! It comes down in raging torrents and overflowing buckets. Cory & I had run to Costcos early this morning ..... we got caught in it! It is horrible. It is like a bad snow blizzard in the North but it is all water. You cannot see out the windshield. It is so dangerous! I was squealing while Cory was trying to find his way on the highway. It's good my hair is already gray or it would be now for sure! Lory & Jay said their flight got a little rugged as they started coming over Jacksonville until they landed. ... read more

What a perfect day for a perfect reunion. The sun was shining, a warm breeze floated through the towering, swaying palm trees....picture perfect. We eagerly waited in anticipation for the arrival of Cory's room-mate from college, Mike, and his lovely wife, MJ. Yahoo.....they are here! And bearing gifts besides. Much too kind and generous. Cory & I each now have our own huge, chocolate Easter Bunny.....yum, yum....my chocolate addiction will be fulfilled! They are called "Buddy" & "Sweetie"......aawwww. Funny birthday cards....for each of us....gave us a good laugh. We'll keep them to reread while devouring our savory bunnies (sorry Buddy & Sweetie but you are going down!)...hoping again that laughter will burn a few calories. Hah! And just wait until you see the next special gift. With her very skillful talent, MJ crocheted a new, lovely, ... read more

Since the weather these past few Mondays has not been cooperative and conducive (RAIN) for trolling the Webster Flea Market, the flea marketing foursome fled to the Auburndale Flea Market for our fix. It is a bit more rugged than Webster but still draws a big crowd. It has a good produce section. Lulu insisted she was not going to miss this escapade and as you can see, she made the most of it. Show-Off! My big purchase was a magnetic bracelet. Diane has one and swears by hers...no back pain since wearing it. What harm can it do? I haven't notice any improvement with my occasional aches & pains but I haven't worn it very long yet. It's attractive so that makes me feel better. Time will tell with my afflictions. It only cost $12 ... read more