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*whispers* we didn't do Disney Apparently it's the crime of the century according to some people I know, but with limited time in Orlando itself I had to make a choice between Magic Kingdom and Universal/Islands of Adventure so we did the 2 Universal parks in the same day. Turns out the bairn isn't a thrill-seeker and after doing the Escape from Gringotts ride, he stuck to the smaller rides as he was a bit freaked out. I, however, went on everything I'm not a huge theme park fan and the holiday was more about staying with our friends and having an actual holiday, but Universal is impressive. Queueing frustrates me and getting up at 6am to be there at 7am for it opening at 8.45am is frankly ridiculous, but it was an experience. The holiday itself, and the sunshine, beaches, swimming, catching up with old friends was amazing

A Chilean Pinot Noir. I'm hurtling toward the end of my holidays and I don't like it

What the fuck?! I've managed to negotiate getting myself and my 6-yr-old to and from Florida in the last 2 weeks. He was delivered home safely and is now spending a couple of days with his dad. Meanwhile, my little brother had just created a huge 'thing' about walking me home from the local pub to make sure I get home okay. Infuriating!

Ahhh, what a lovely way to start the day

Bullshit

Well the haters can go hate. We spent today at Sea World and loved every minute of it. Now in a posh resort in Orlando til we come home on Thursday and it's amazing. Might just stop here actually...

Considering you get a hangover after a packet of wine gums I'd say that probably want your wisest decision

Baubles today, but both in general.

There's only so long a girl can sit around and wait for a man to buy the good stuff

It was hard work. We had 4 kids under 6 with us so I had to do the Scorpion ride 3 times in a row. I was ready to die in a corner

I can always rely on you, Gaz

No Rolf's Cartoon Club?

Didn't expect to end up at the Urgent Care Centre with full-blown raging tonsillitis and fever whilst I was here. It made Busch Gardens bloody hard work yesterday. Other than that, I spent today at Siesta Key beach and tomorrow we're beaching at St Petersburg. I could happily carry on doing real Florida without the theme parks (we start Orlando on Saturday) but it ain't gonna happen.

That site is brilliant. I lost hours when I first found it 😊

You don't know what TMNT is?!

Even in the USA where they know nothing about "soccer" Mike Ashley was described as The Biggest Nipple in World Football yesterday. He needs to go.

Couple of miles from Tampa Bay at a friends house. Another week here then 5 days at a resort in Orlando.

It's 9am, I'm sat outside with a cup of tea watching a heat-haze form across the lake opposite. Rather relaxing 😊

And that's exactly what happened The lovely, beardy boy drove out to the airport for a quick drink and a catch-up at our hotel before disappearing into the night. Who knows where he will appear next? Anyway, this has come around quickly. We've been awake since daft o'clock, so we're off to have breakfast, watch some planes and then jet off to sunnier climes

Do it Jill!

I've been up for 30hrs. The clocks can do what the fuck they like cos I'm going to bed now and don't have to set an alarm. Guaranteed confusion in the morning...

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That sounds lush. I'm making a batch of Meenzers tarka dal for the workers tomorrow night. One of the lads makes amazing curries so we're all taking bits and pieces in to share.