2024 Adventures
New Years 2024
January 1, 2024
Will Trump Republicans reshape America with protectionism, nationalism and isolationism instead of Regan Era free trade, free market and a strong military. World Peace will never be achievable in my life time.
Disney World
January 8 - 30, 2024
Three fantastic weeks wandering from EPCOT to Animal Kingdom to Hollywood Studios to Magic Kingdom. We tried every restaurant we could in 2024. Of course Mimi walked and stayed up until both of us were exhausted.
Cítricos
January 11, 2024
We dined underneath the lovely London sky in this newly re-imagined restaurant inspired by Mary Poppins Returns with our friends Brian and Sally. Learned a lot about Disney’s Club 33. Maybe some day…….
Sebastian's Bistro
January 27, 2024
Mimi's Birthday
March 20, 2024
Mimi wanted a low key, subdued birthday celebration. In the back of Mimi’s mind was that she would celebrate her birthday on the Disney Fantasy in April. And Yes she did. As a family we celebrated everything.
Disney World
April 10 - 13, 2024
Our FAMILY sharing the wonders of Disney World. From Dawn to Dusk Mimi marched her Grandson’s, daughter in law and son from end of Animal Kingdom to another. A day of miniature put-put golf will never be forgotten.
Disney Fantasy
April 13 - 20, 2024
Concierge lounge, dining privileges, first seat at all live performances, sundaes served after every meal, kids lounges, excursions, private cabana, Palo… Mimi planned and planned… we did it all.
Disney World
April 21 - 30, 2024
Jake had to go home early… boy what did he miss? Late night stays in the parks, more walking, stuffing ourselves at every opportunity with Disney Goodies. Characters… ride after ride in every park. We all had an incredible time.
Wedding
June 29, 2024
Lisa and Jake Henry’s wedding. A great time for all especially for GGD who in her wheelchair cut a rug dancing center stage. It was great having our son and our daughter and her husband here for all the food and fun.
Frozen
July 25, 2024
Our trip to Spokane to watch the Broadway version of Frozen did not happen. Historic winds put out the power for over 22 hours. The room at the Historic Davenport was canceled. Our priority was taking care of our house and property.
Denver
July 28 -> August 8, 2024
Ms. Eloise and Ms. Rooney took over our lives for ten days. Good bed partners neither are, but our loving daughter bought a queen bed to give the four of us more room. Happy Birthday Miss Rooney.
Weston
August 13 - 20th, 2024
Company
September 11, 2024
Each year on 9/11 I remember the lasting consequences to me caused by my family and I will never forget the victims of New York. Company is a story of Bobby who learns about the perils and pleasures of love, marriage, dating and divorce from her married friends.
London
October 17, 2024
Not a moment wasted coming to the end of 2024. First stop London. Hard Rock Cafe, Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Mamma Mia, our favorite Hotel The Waldorf Hilton. We walked, we talked, we over ate and crashed every night. Mimi was in her glory… smiling every moment. I was exhausted.
Southampton
October 19, 2024
From London we traveled by private car to Southampton. the Utilita Cricket stadium at the Hilton Hotel was one our most unique stops on this vacation. The food was excellent! Our final destination until we boarded the Disney Dream at the Queen Elizabeth II Terminal.
Disney Dream
October 20, 2024
We meet the refurbished Disney Dream at the QEII Terminal in Southampton. It was a rainy morning but it did not dampen our excitement in finding how everything looked brand new. A new Concierge Lounge inspired by Disney Animation’s Hercules and its Mount Olympus, a taco bar, and the concierge bathrooms completely redone!!!
Vigo, Spain
October 22, 2024
Vigo, Spain was our first stop on the Trans-Atlantic crossing. A replica of the Pinta from Columbus’s time is moored in Baiona’s harbor as a reminder of when the real Pinta sailed to the Americas in in 1493.
Lisbon, Portugal
October 23 2024
Once again we visited one of our most favorite cities in the world… Lisbon. We toured the city with our driver Nu Nu. Once more piece of art we have to have framed. The Pasteis de Belem are better than the Pasteis de Nata. But delicious in both cases.
Azores
October 24, 2024
Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The city is the gateway to the archipelago’s famous crater lakes, volcanoes, and rugged coastline. World’s best cheese.
TransAtlantic
October 25 -31, 2024
Lighthouse Point
November 1, 2024
When I first saw Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point I knew Mimi and I were in for a tropical treat like no other. The quarter mile walk to the transportation hub did not exist because we were so excited to experience The Mabrika Cove Cabanas.We spent the day with Denise and Todd. All too fun!!!
Brightline
November 2, 2024
Our magical cruise was ended in Fort Lauderdale. We took an Uber to the Brightline Train Terminal. A quick two hour ride to Orlando. Mimi’s limo driver picks us up and off we go for another week of adventure in Disney World.
Boyz II Men
November 3, 2024
Boyz II Men is an American vocal harmony group from Philadelphia, Mimi and I came to the realization that our hearing would definitely be damaged after staying for the entire concert. We were absolutely amazed how females under 40 went “female” crazy over the group. Too bad Mimi is 43.
Disney World
November 10, 2024
Once again we did it all. Minnie van, California Grill, Animal Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, the Skyliner, Tutto Italia Ristorante, every ride we could park our behinds on… and yet when the time for us to go home came we were not ready.
Vigo, Spain
October 22, 2024
Vigo, Spain was our first stop on the Trans-Atlantic crossing. A replica of the Pinta from Columbus’s time is moored in Baiona’s harbor as a reminder of when the real Pinta sailed to the Americas in in 1493.
Lisbon, Portugal
October 23 2024
Once again we visited one of our most favorite cities in the world… Lisbon. We toured the city with our driver Nu Nu. Once more piece of art we have to have framed. The Pasteis de Belem are better than the Pasteis de Nata. But delicious in both cases.
Azores
October 24, 2024
Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The city is the gateway to the archipelago’s famous crater lakes, volcanoes, and rugged coastline. World’s best cheese.
TransAtlantic
October 25 -31, 2024