14 Days! Arriving January 31
All right, you Smarty McSmarts, I know it's technically 15 days by the calendar, but the day is over and thus the pre-tripping begins in earnest. I recently read that the pre-trip anticipation can be as enjoyable as the actual trip, and I am sure that's true for me. Starting right after Christmas with the diet and renewed commitment (ha!) to the gym, followed by carb restriction to lost those 10 lbs that always, always come back (dangit). Then comes tanning at the gym- I do have a rule, however, that I cannot tan at the gym unless I also work out. I love lying there pretending that the heat of the bulbs is the Caribbean sun and that the breeze is coming off the ocean, not the fan pointed at me. But, I digress.
As of yesterday, transport is arranged, which was the last remaining item (thanks for the referral to Michael's On Time Taxi). Michael was our driver on our return to MoBay last year, and he was truly the nicest, most considerate driver we've ever had. I'm really looking forward to riding with him again.
Our goal this year is to not leak out on any of the BDay festivities, particularly those as MXIII. Each year, we have the grand expectations, but the sun and the wind and the alcohol all conspire against us, leaving us whipped and exhausted by 10. I still regret not going to see Beanie Man (Beenie?) at the Jungle last year.
We are staying at Rondel Village again this year, are booked for the bar crawl on the 6th and will be mourning the fact that our beloved Pack will not (sob) be in the Super Bowl, again. Regardless, it's still fun to watch with the rest of the folks from the Upper Midwest, so I look forward to seeing/meeting you this year.
From the myriad Roll Call threads, I know there's at least a couple of other boardies staying at Rondel the same time we are. I'd love to meet more of you in person- hopefully the stars will align. There's always Monday night Karaoke at Sea Wind, you will find me there....
Love, Sadiekat
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We made reservations for the one love bus pub crawl on feb 6th also.
There are 4 of us staying at Country Country.
We arrive 1-31
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Right behind you Sadiekat! So many things left to do but the clock is ticking and the time is flying and we'll be there in no time.
Sounds like you have good routine going to get yourself prepared - I have given up on that part ... lol and just go with the grooming routine - hair cut - pedicure and a little manicure to round it off.
We'll be at Seastar for the Super Bowl -
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hey Sadiecat, hope to cya on the beach ! I am sure it will be much warmer then here in MI
Bless.
semi(and crew):):)
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You'll find me on the beach in front of Rondell, face in a book!
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You'll find me on the beach in front of Rondell, face in a book!
What can you tell us about Rondell? I booked a one bedroom villa (not one of the beachfront, just behind those two) for April, and then in the end switched over to Coco when the mad sale came out. I originally planned on trying Coco (will be the first time), but sure like the looks of the one bedroom villa. Was feeling quite torn about it. Two of us ladies are going and ended up deciding it may be more fun, lively at Coco. We're in a jr suite there. Thought the extra space in the Rondell villa, with a murphy bed in the living area and separate bedroom, with two bathrooms would have been sweet for 2 ladies. And the hammock on the veranda and private jacuzzi looked pretty amazing as well.
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We too are from Wisconsin (LaFollette Grad) and will be arriving Jan 26th. I've seen super bowl at the yellowbird and seastar, but where is the best place to watch the Packerless Game?
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[QUOTE=Melody;80629]What can you tell us about Rondell?
We liked Rondel, stayed there for a week last year. It's clean, well-maintained and with friendly staff. That's really all we require, along with a good location. The rooms were comfortable, not luxurious, but homey. We didn't stay in a villa, but I had the opportunity to peek in to a couple of them as they were being turned over, and I think they look really nice.
