Look at my countdown

[Mary and Colin]

As it says look. <:widegrin
Only gone and booked our flights <:cheer So looking forward to this.
Just Colin and i at the moment, but we have friends hoping to join us for part of the trip.

My countdown does look good :)

Hope some of you are as lucky as us, it does brighten your days.

Mary

[Steve]

Well Done Mary!! <:party

You have some incentive now to go to work on these cold, miserable days.

[JAF]

We have just set out countdown clock to our next trip and can't wait to get out to our villa.

[arkvilla]

<:clap Yay - I have one too

Sandra

[Steve]

Nice one Sandra,
are you flying down from New York or driving?

[arkvilla]

We are flying Steve, $81 with JetBlue bargain :)

I've never been to NY and it worked out cheaper to fly to NY than direct to Orlando and as we were thinking of another roadtrip we decided to do it.

I'm sooooo excited <:cheer

Sandra

[pbensur]

I guess I need to get me one of these and soon!!! <:widegrin

[Mary and Colin]

Looks like we are out there the same time Jaf. So excited. <:cool

Steve i have put in to work a couple of sundays, thought as i am working i will think "this will pay for a meal at Manny's or a trip to Universal". <:widegrin

Hope yours wont be to long away Patty.

Mary

[Debbie]

I'm really envious, we aren't sure when we will get out this year as we have 3 big birthdays coming up!!!!!
Arkvilla - you have given me an idea, we are planning a 3 night trip to NY in September and couldn't believe the quote you have from NY to Orlando. This is a very tempting idea!!!! Are you going home via Orlando?<:confused

[JAF]

Hi Mary - there appears to be several of us about in May and we are looking forward to going but not sure how much furniture we will be able to change as Stuart lost his job yesterday. However, am sure a meal at Manny's will still be on the cards and hopefully a visit to Hogwarts and Aquatica.

[arkvilla]

Hi Debbie,

Yes we fly back from Orlando.

I spoke to a nice man at Virgin who gave me the quote or you could look on Expedia or Opodo and do a multicity quote

Sandra

[kiomuk]

Been back a couple of weeks and just had to book again for April with my sons. Not able to stay at our place due to demand but at least I won't have to do any maintenance/chores this time so I might just actually get a holiday!

Countdown re-set

[JAF]

When doing multi city routes we try www.kayak.co.uk

[Steve]

Been back a couple of weeks and just had to book again for April with my sons. Not able to stay at our place due to demand but at least I won't have to do any maintenance/chores this time so I might just actually get a holiday!

Countdown re-set

That will be nice Keith. Where will you stay?

[kiomuk]

That will be nice Keith. Where will you stay?

Thanks Steve. I also own a Marriott Timeshare and haven't utilised that much so have a few weeks deposited or that I have exchanged for vouchers to use at Marriott hotels. We're staying at Marriotts Cypress Harbour on Westwood Blvd for 7 nights then will either go to the house for the last 3 nights or somewhere else with Marriott so we have plenty of options and the accomodation isn't really costing us as I've already paid my annual fees. I've got vouchers with Marriott to cover 14 nights (including breakfasts) to use up too.

I'm thinking of selling the Marriott timeshare weeks (2 at Christmas - maximum flexibility) as I don't use it enough so if anyone is interested get in touch.

[Mary and Colin]

Hi Mary - there appears to be several of us about in May and we are looking forward to going but not sure how much furniture we will be able to change as Stuart lost his job yesterday. However, am sure a meal at Manny's will still be on the cards and hopefully a visit to Hogwarts and Aquatica.

Oh i am so sorry to hear about Stuats job lose. Hope something turns up soon. Fingers crossed for you.
This time last year i had not long shut the doors on Woolworth and wandering where i would find a job. So kinda know what your feeling.

We could always arrange a meet up while we are all there, would be nice to have a chat.

Mary

[Mary and Colin]

Thanks Steve. I also own a Marriott Timeshare and haven't utilised that much so have a few weeks deposited or that I have exchanged for vouchers to use at Marriott hotels. We're staying at Marriotts Cypress Harbour on Westwood Blvd for 7 nights then will either go to the house for the last 3 nights or somewhere else with Marriott so we have plenty of options and the accomodation isn't really costing us as I've already paid my annual fees. I've got vouchers with Marriott to cover 14 nights (including breakfasts) to use up too.

I'm thinking of selling the Marriott timeshare weeks (2 at Christmas - maximum flexibility) as I don't use it enough so if anyone is interested get in touch.

Keith that sounds really great. That will be a real Disney Holiday. I would use the last 3 days with your vouchers then it will stay a holiday and not a last minute dash round the house as you see bits to do (as we alway's do )
Bet your boys will be so excited. What age are they?
Have a fantastic time.
Mary

[JAF]

Mary a meet up is a good idea - the more the merrier

[kiomuk]

Keith that sounds really great. That will be a real Disney Holiday. I would use the last 3 days with your vouchers then it will stay a holiday and not a last minute dash round the house as you see bits to do (as we alway's do )
Bet your boys will be so excited. What age are they?
Have a fantastic time.
Mary

Thanks Mary

They are 19 (twins) and are looking forward to it. They live in the Isle of Man and I live in Jersey so it is a chance for us to meet up though the logistics of flights can be a headache especially with the costs of Flybe flights from the IoM to Gatwick (sore point).

You're right about it being a holiday this time.

[terraceridge2009]

I have just added the countdown to my profile and its now only 41 days, I think I'll have to log on everyday to keep me going!<:clap<:cheer<:party

[Debbie]

Still no date set :(

Thanks JAF & Sandra for the advice on multiflights, we will do some searching.

[Paul and Jacqui]

Sorry to be a bit thick, but how do you set the countdown. We are going over to the villa on the 22nd April and I would like to see the days counting down especially as the rain has been pouring down all day in Chelmsford!!
Jacqui

[arkvilla]

Here you go:-

http://forum.floridavillaselite.com/showthread.php?t=206&highlight=countdown

From a fellow Essex owner :)

Sandra

[Paul and Jacqui]

Thank you Sandra, seem to have got the number of days right but the hours are a bit out. Never mind, at least I can see the days left, and it is not too long.

[Steve]

Not long Jacqui! :)

[ellie]

4 weeks to go! Fingers crossed the ash has gone by then! :<wink

[pbensur]

Gosh I hope so Ellie! Not long for my trip now either - we leave on June 18th! Fortunately no ash problems for us - hop in the car and go (and go and go and go. . .zzzzz).


It takes about 18 hours <:rolleyes

[Debbie]

Yippee!!!!!! we have booked our next trip, thanks to JAF & Sandra for the advice on multicity flights we are travelling via New York.<:cheer

Hopefully the countdown will be on the bottom of this post<:confused

[Debbie]

Oh no 151 days sounds far too long:(

[Steve]

lol.... it will be here in a flash Debbie... :)

[Debbie]

I don't want to wish our summer away but can't wait<:widegrin

[ellie]

Gosh I hope so Ellie! Not long for my trip now either - we leave on June 18th! Fortunately no ash problems for us - hop in the car and go (and go and go and go. . .zzzzz).


It takes about 18 hours <:rolleyes

Wow, Patty, I can't imagine driving for 18 hours - we would drop off into the sea here in the UK! <:doglol

At least the ash won't affect you so that is good.

[ellie]

2 weeks to go, hope BA sort themselves out before the 13th!<:rolleyes

[Links]

Arrived last night with BA no problem at all.

[Mary and Colin]

Arrived last night with BA no problem at all.

Glad you had no delays Lynne, hope the weather is still nice and warm.

Have a rest if you can

Mary

[ellie]

Glad to hear that, Lynne!

[Steve]

Good to hear you got there ok Lynne, have a great time. :)

[ellie]

Mary, I can't believe you only have 7 days to go! <:cheer

[Mary and Colin]

Mary, I can't believe you only have 7 days to go! <:cheer

I know good isn't it. <:widegrin
Packing tomorrow as work all week and for some reason they have given me extra hours everyday <:confused my fault i should say no but it is more dollars to spend.


Mary

[ellie]

FLORIDA HERE YOU COME! <:cheer

[Mary and Colin]

FLORIDA HERE YOU COME! <:cheer

Thanks Ellie,

That post did make me smile.
:)
Thank you

Mary

[ellie]

Glad you liked it, Mary.

I have to confess I have only just learned how to make writing bigger and this seemed a good opportunity to try it out! :<wink

Only just over 4 days to go, eh?

4 DAYS AND COUNTING!

[ellie]

Just in case you have forgotten how many days 'till you go to Florida................
3 DAYS AND COUNTING!

<:doglol

[Mary and Colin]

Just in case you have forgotten how many days 'till you go to Florida................
3 DAYS AND COUNTING!

<:doglol

Thanks Ellie,

Just got home from work and should be packing <:embarr never got round to it sunday. We had visitors and when they left i was busy doing bits.

Looks like the weather is good so my smaller size shorts can be packed :<wink lost a few pounds the last five weeks in the ready for my trip.

Mary

[ellie]

Well done you! Can you send me the secret, please? I am hoping to lose around 10lbs before we go in December. Apart from slitting my throat I can't see I have a hope in whatsit. <:lol


27 degrees at the moment - nice and warm.<:cheer

Oh, and in 56 minutes you will be down to 2 days! So GET PACKING WOMAN! <:doglol

[Mary and Colin]

Nearly packed just the last minute bits to do now. Besides i always leave something out and blame Colin <:embarr i think it is the nerves that does it.

Lost 12 lbs in five weeks, girls at work helped by weighing me every monday morning (ten of us aimed to lose a stone each in ten weeks) if we gain we are paying a £1 per lb gained to charity.
All i have really done is stopped eating all biscuits, cut down on crisps or eat french fries instead, mullier light yogurts instead of full fat ones. I have even had the odd piece of cake as i cannot stop it all. weak willed <:embarr

Once i lost a few pounds it encouraged me to carry on, i know i will eat loads in Florida but luckily i am not keen on the biscuits out there. Just need to limit the blueberry muffins , pancakes and Mannys salad.

Okay so i will gain but so worth it.

Give it a go Ellie and see if it helps. <:cheer

Mary

[Steve]

Almost there Mary!! Have a great time. :)

[ellie]

Well done you!<:clap<:cheer It has spurred me on, Mary. I have lost 4lbs since we booked our flights, but a long way to go. I will keep you in mind when I feel myself weakening.:<wink

[ellie]

Oh dear, have had a really bad day today, and stupidly ate some little Halloween fairy cakes I had bought for my husband to take into work.

Oh woe is me for I have sinned - big time.

Will have to starve myself tomorrow, but I needed them......<:embarr

[Mary and Colin]

Oh dear, have had a really bad day today, and stupidly ate some little Halloween fairy cakes I had bought for my husband to take into work.

Oh woe is me for I have sinned - big time.

Will have to starve myself tomorrow, but I needed them......<:embarr

Thats okay Ellie, i still eat the odd cakes as well and still manage to lose weight. I have found stop eating the treats after 8 in the evening helping.

The next two weeks i will be having some major sinns <:widegrin
Finally packed and on my way to bed.
Will be in touch from sunny Florida

Mary<:cool

[ellie]

Have a safe journey, Mary!