What Time is the 4 o'clock Rain? -- Updates 11/2-4 -- Tim's surprise and Marco&Recap

[GoofyFan1515]

Hopelessly behind, but I did manage to skim my way through everything I missed. In spite of all the rain, it looks like you had a wonderful trip. I know you loved finally making it to Marco and getting time with Nicki and Todd! But then how can you not enjoy relaxing beach time, pool time, great meals and special time with your little sister!!! All that hard work has really paid off for Nicki as she is looking fantastic! I think it is a little too late for that taller thing though.........

I didn't know they had a Seaquarium in Miami but it looked like a lot of fun! I agree that Miami isn't one of the greatest places to visit though.

Great job on getting the BoG ressie for Tim and family! What a sweetheart to do that for them!

Glad you had a safe flight home. I added a few new things to my must-do list thanks to your TR! It looks like the whole trip was a very relaxing and enjoyable way to reconnect and celebrate such a special occasion!

 

[norybell]

The Shell Factory! I had totally forgotten about that place. My entire childhood, my grandparents had a little house in Cape Coral where my family would vacation every spring. Certain corners of my parents' house are still filled with souvenirs from The Shell Factory! Seeing your pictures really takes me back to those trips, which were such a huge part of my childhood.

I'm sad to see your TR coming to an end, but I'm glad you had such a nice time on Marco. And I know another TR is just around the corner!

 

[pas130]

Another fabulous TR Kathy!!! The pic of Mark on the MCO monorail with the pout speaks volumes I really enjoyed the pics of you two with Todd & Nicki!!! And was that woman in the water okay...3 hours Oh my!!! December is right around the corner girlfriend!!!!!

 

[WDisneyMom]

Kathy, great TR ending. I ALWAYS enjoy and look forward to your PTR's and TR's!

Ok, your German food and the food at Steamers looks amazing! Yum! I love food so much.

Now, who in the world ordered ice cream at The Cheesecake Factory?! Also, Nicki looks angry at her cheesecake, which looks awesome by the way. Was it carrott cake?

Your pictures on Marco always look so serene, peaceful, and just perfect.

Hope you're having a great week. I drove today because we have a meeting after work and it took me 3+ hours to get here!! People need to learn how to drive in the rain, what's the hurry?! Terrible accident on the Dan Ryan, one fatality.

 

[TMGosizk]

Finally caught up after a very busy week! And I'm just in time for the end of your TR! Still need to get over to your PTR and catch up there, but that'll be next!

Anyway, that's so fun you got to see AoA and have TWO Dismeets while there! It really is a neat place!

I loved your early morning MK pictures! The Keys to the Kingdom tour sounds really cool! And how great that you had an awesome CM!!

I enjoyed reading about your time on Marco island with your best friends!! It looks like a gorgeous place and you had some delicious looking meals!!! I'm so glad you all had a wonderful time together!!

It has been so fun reading your TR and I am looking forward to reading all about your upcoming December trip!!

 

[that's nice]

Molly, I hate to tell you, but you never subscribed to this TR. But I don't care...I'm always happy to see you, my friend.

Just reading and catching up but this comment caught my eye. You can see who has subscribed to a particular thread?

 

[that's nice]

We left when it started to rain again. We decided to stop at the casino in Immocole (I know that is not spelled right) on the way back to Marco. I was down to my last $50 when I hit a jackpot of $1250 and then won another 700 after that. It was a VERY good day.

THAT'S NICE!!!

It was hard work watching that man with the stingray:

From there we went to a new little coffee shop for cappuccinos and lattes and dessert:

You ROCK Ms. Kat!!!

I tried to snag this ADR for Tim and Mel too, but you were the one to get it done. I'm impressed!!

Can you believe it? Thanks for trying for me too Millie!

This woman did NOT leave the water for the three hours we were there...she stayed in that exact spot the entire three hours:

Maybe she had some business she had to attend to.....

Pool time (after we went to Starbucks, of course):

Shocking.

We, obviously, stopped at Starbucks after dinner for coffee and dessert.

Shocking.

Our view from the balcony while I waited for Mark:

Beautiful view!

We stopped here

Has I mentioned shocking yet?

We wanted to keep the magic alive, so we played with our food:

Well played!

We landed on time and Andy met us at the airport to drive us home. We came home to see our late Princess, Cookie:

Awwww poor Cookie. RIP


Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Glad I was along for the ride... mostly.

And THANK YOU once again for our ADR and our gift too.... Gotta get DL my pics and I'll post some shots of that.

 

[afwdwfan]

And THANK YOU once again for our ADR and our gift too.... Gotta get DL my pics and I'll post some shots of that.

That will be in your new TR, right?

 

[that's nice]

That will be in your new TR, right?

I donno... I probably could write a TR fairly fast considering I didn't take as many pictures as I normally do.

 

[natebenma]

I'm so sorry when you arrived at Epcot you discovered SSE was closed. And that it upset you so much. I'm sure the emotions were running at full speed for you that day.

Nice recovery with Figment and O Canada. I love that show!

But Mark really came through for you with the meet with Tigger and Pooh.

You may have danced with Tigger, but it looks to me like Mark is getting a French kiss from Pooh

It has been a million years since I have seen the movie in France but I love the pictures and the music.

Fantastic photopass pictures around the world and at the Character Spot. Yup, you got your money's worth on that CD!

Can't think of a better way to end the night than a meet with a special DISser and tour of the beautiful AoA.

 

[jenseib]

I can't remember if I commented since you finished or not.
Great last few days with friends! I bet it is nice to relax and have some time to yourselves. I used to do Florida relaxing vacations with my friend Lisa and we always had a blast.

 

[tazdev3225]

Marco Island looks like it was a great way to end the trip. I haven't been t Miami and the Seaquarium in almost 40 years. I had or still have relatives in the area. They were distant relatives so who knows. I enjoyed it then but I was at teenager so who knows.

I don't know if I commented on the loss of Cookie but I am sorry for your loss. I lost my Nikki on August 31st so I know how hard it is. I still walk in the house and look for her.

Great TR looking forward to your December TR. Be sure to stop by mine. It will be nice to see all the different perspectives from that week.

 

[Tiggerrn2]

All caught up on the end of Marco and your wrap up. You really had a nice tan by the end.

I see the trainers still get in the water in the Miami aquarium.

Your time on Marco sure does look peaceful and relaxing. Just the ticket after a week at WDW!

Loved your favorite PP photos. My favorite is Mr. Mark and Rapunzel. So cute!

Trying to stay caught up with the PTR as well. Busy week here. And I know you have a busy weekend coming up. Enjoy your wrestling weekend!

 

[glennbo123]

Marco Island looked like fun as always, and wow, you got coffee. The meals looked great, especiall that german place. Mmmmm.

Thanks for the TR Kathy!

This woman did NOT leave the water for the three hours we were there...she stayed in that exact spot the entire three hours:

Are you sure that somebody didn't just put a hat on a buoy?

 

[nowellsl]

Are you sure that somebody didn't just put a hat on a buoy?

Great report Kathy! Looking forward to the next one!

 

[KatMark]

I had hoped to get responses done today, but we had a huge closing and I was tied up all day.

I will try to do them when we get home on Sunday (we are off to see Mark coach his first college wrestling tournament and Alisha and are going to a craft fair).

I hope everyone has a good weekend.

Oh...and this is the picture on Loras' wrestling webpage for Mark as one of the coaches (they still have to get his bio up):

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

This woman did NOT leave the water for the three hours we were there...she stayed in that exact spot the entire three hours:

you know she peed in the water no one can hold it that long in the water



looks like a fun last few days of your trip. nothing like a relaxing beach/pool days to close out a trip. hope there isnt that much rain next august when we go.
but if there is, im game for playing in the puddles.

 

[scottny]

That is great you were able to get him an adr.
WOW! I want you to gamble for me. LOL
The pub food looked good.
Steamers food looked good too.
Drooling at the cheesecake factory food.
Too bad you could not get to Epcot.
Aww Cookie. :O(
Nice recap. Looked like a great trip.

 

[debbieb04]

Kathy, thank you for writing a great trip report. I feel like you let us into your life with all it's ups and downs. I'm glad you had a great trip. Sorry for losing your beautiful dog. And also I'm glad your brother came through the surgery well. I hope to read another of your trip reports soon, this was my first one!

 

[Queenofallthings]

Thank you Kathy for another wonderful TR...you never disappoint!