fingers crossed. Last month my brake light went on. Took back to the dealer, as new brakes (all 4!) were put on last summer. Apparently the cold weather decreased the fluid in the brakes, so that's why the light was on. No charge, as brakes were less than a year old. Thank goodness. Last year, I put 4 new brakes on, new water pump, new transmission and new universal. That about broke my bank. At least I can say I will be driving that car for several more years. It's almost 8 years old now.
On a pleasant note, did our taxes, and we don't owe as much as thought, with some coming back from one of the taxing entities. Yes, we have federal tax, state tax, and local income taxes. Oh and property tax was paid the other day. It's been an expensive April.
On the vacation front, DD has now said several times visiting museums will be boring. Well, maybe, but I hope to get other things to do in there too. She wants to learn to surf, so I will be seeing if there's a groupon or other and I will be looking for a discounted wetsuit, as her current one is almost too small. That kid costs me too much! LOL
Hope the weather warms for you. Today, we're still cool, with thunder and lightning, but at least the week-end looks to be no rain.
Sorry to hear this month has been so "taxing" on the budget!! (pardon the pun!!) Its rotten when everything seems to hit all at one time.
I will seriously have a stroke if my car needs anything even
close to what you put on yours last year. Holy moly, you have virtually rebuilt that thing!!
I always thought the wetsuits from Discovery Cove were quite decently priced (or at least, they seemed to be.....weren't they about $80?....that always seemed like a pretty good price to me, especially when ladies swimwear at Sears here in Canada is often priced well above that). Would it be worth emailing them to see if you could order your DD one from there?
We got some sunshine here today, and its been marvelous
. Still kind of cool, but at least its not rainy or dreary. Hope the weather in your neck of the woods has been just as pleasant too!
And wow! Diamond Lane request coming soon. It's getting closer!
That's really when it starts to feel close for me. I can't explain it, but there's something exhilarating about hitting the send button on the Diamond Lane form
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less than 3 weeks for you now !!
so exciting...
I must admit, I'm getting rather giggly and antsy. I feel like a kid waiting for Santa. You'd think after this many family vacations in Orlando, it would seem rather run-of-the-mill. Yet it always seems special and just as exciting as our first trip
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So happy it is getting closer for you. I can not imagine knowing I had three trips coming up to Florida! I so wish that was me, but I did book tentatively next February. One possible is better than none. Can't wait to read all about how much fun you will have enjoying a honeymoon trip again. That has to be very exciting to think about too since you have had your son with you for so long! I am also hoping that Spring arrives here to the North sometime soon- the temps. have warmed up some but it has been gray and rainy everyday this week. What I wouldn't do for some sun! What I wouldn't do to go to Orlando in 20 days!
I will keep my fingers crossed for you that February works out for a trip! Its always so fun to have something in the planning stage. Better than a therapist in my book
(Lord knows I could use one of those too, some days!
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We are very blessed to have three trips scheduled. We did this once before, in 2012, but a tad more spaced out (January, August and Christmas). Hard on the budget, but awesome for the soul. There's something rejuvenating about being "down south"
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Keeping my fingers crossed there is nothing wrong with the car!
Thanks, my friend!
So close!! You will be in single digits before you know it! Been tryng to catch up with your news - been obsessed with the Star Wars portion of our trip at WDW. Did finally get our Universal tickets. I was going to wait but hubs wanted to get them now . I also booked (and paid for) our one night at universal hotel - splurged on a club level at RPR. Had all these Orbucks from booking Disney hotels through orbitz. May have to upgrade one of our tix to an AP if it's true the AAA discount is changing...and our friends who live there have APs(excuse to plan an adults only trip later??)
Hope the car repair is nothing big!! My check engine light is on for third time in 2 weeks- was supposed to have been fixed last week...
Looking forward to some live-on-the-scene reporting soon
Yay for purchasing your Uni tickets and hotel!
And club level, to boot! What a fabulous splurge
..... and even nicer when its covered by rewards bucks versus money from your wallet
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You've got the dreaded light on too, huh? I sure hope my fix doesn't turn out to be as pesky as yours sounds......3rd time in 2 weeks?!? Fingers crossed that both of us can get things back on track!! (without going broke in the process
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Good luck with the car Gina.......hope it's an easy fix
Thank you schumi
. Perhaps I fret more than most people do, but truth is....I know NOTHING about cars. With such limited knowledge, my mind often jumps to the worst (and sometimes the least plausible) case scenario. Probably not the most constructive way of thinking, but alas.....I can't help it
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We're officially in the teens today!! 19 days! 
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. I am so blessed to have a fun selection of Dis-friends who enjoy reading about our experiences and sharing our memories.
so you know spring has officially arrived! There's nothing nicer in this world than crawling into a bed that is freshly made with sheets hung to dry on the line. And the sunshine! 
...you're right. I can't say I've ever seen a clothesline full of fresh laundry on any of our drives around the Orlando area.
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