Originally Posted By disneydad109 I have only passed england at 30,000 feet on the way to work or back home when working for various NGO's. I would love to vist someday. DD daughter spend some time at pax lodge several years ago.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <In the driving school briefing, Mikey told everyone mama and daddy crash cars, but he won't.< ROTFLMAO ! As Art Linkletter once said, Kids say the darndest things
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It was very funny indeed. Bloona, my reply was brief before as I was accessing LP from my handheld. Legoland has really grown alot since I worked there (the opening summer, I worked with all the school groups building cars and racing them - great job, but with a 120 mile round trip commute at minimum wage, it felt I was paying Legoland to work there - lasted 6 weeks). They now have some stuff I think Kieran will love: The 3D theatre, while not Disney standards, it's the best we have in the UK. Everyone loves Miniland. Then the Storybook Ride is lovely and aimed at all ages. He'd get a kick out of driving school, which kids up to the age of 13 can participate. The Dinoround up is fun (like a waltzer without the spinning), the dino trucks are interesting to see huge Dino Lego Models. The Dinocoaster is actually quite scart, more than Space Mountain or Dinorama/Mulholland Madness IMHO. Then there are the jet ski simulators, the MAgic Show and Adventurer's Club, Pirate Falls Log Flume, Spinning Spiders (think Tea Cups) and the Very cool Dragon Coaster - pretty mild coaster, but where else can you see a full size Dragon made of lego. And later this year, the new Viking Area will open with a rapid ride. So I think it's definately worth a trip down before Kieran gets too old. And then for Conner, there are tons of additional attractions such as the Helecopters, Boats, his own driving school (ages 3 - 5), the train, puppet shows, the Stunt Show, Ferris Wheel, Carousel, he JCB Diggers, the Fire Station Challenge etc. I used to have a blast when I was there age 21 (but then again you know how young at heart us Baloos are). But I think the bloona family would love it.
Originally Posted By u k fan I've often thought about going to Legoland, but I'd have to hijack someone's kids I think to really enjoy it! I'm pleased you decided to go Dave, the weather definitely perked up over the last couple of days. Still not great, but better. Friday afternoon was good and sunny! Of course I'm off to London tomorrow where they forecast rain!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Kiz, I think you would enjoy Legoland even without kids. To me, it's the only park in the UK where you can actually enjoy hanging out and soaking up the atmousphere, much more than Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington, Drayton Manor etc. I loved without kids, and even more with. I know all your nieces and nephews would have a blast.
Originally Posted By disney pete glad you all had a great time Dave my sister took her kids there a few weeks ago and they had a blast too,boy did you get a bargain with ya tv,sunshine here for a change too managed to sort the garden out today.
Originally Posted By bloona Thank you soooo much Dave, thats great. Kieran's often asked to go there.We will have to see if we get a chance in the Summer holidays.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Well Dave, it looks like you sent your weather to British Columbia, because I've haven't seen rain like that for a looooooong time. We've had lots of rain, but it came down so hard and so fast that the streets were flooding. We're on flood watch too where I live. They're afraid that several areas may start to flood as the snowpack melts. Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful....so I'll just wait for tomorrow.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins I know tiggerdis, as your neighbour to the West. We have had downpours today. I hear Ireland gets a lot of rain, too.
Originally Posted By beamerdog My DH and I honeymooned in and around London for 2 weeks (over 35 years ago). We left sunny 70's to well, cold, rainy weather. Lucky I took a coat and boots and a warm sweater. I loved the city and countryside. But, I was glad to get back to hot, humid, muggy Pennsylvania, lol.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo tiggerdis, I hope the weather does not cause anyone any hardship in BC. Our best wishes to you. Beamerdog - I know what you mean. We moved from Central California (where summers can reach the 110's - 120's to a very cold summer in London 1986). All of the Brits looked at us like we were crazy going around in winter coats and hats!!! I think it took me 5 years to warm up!
Originally Posted By u k fan I remember when I was in Spain in November a few years ago. We were in shorts while the locals were in coats and scarves!!!
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ The weather is supposed to clear up for us today Dave (thanks for your well wishes. So far there's no rain, but no sunshine either.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Could you rain drenched people PLEASE stop bogarting it and send some down to So Cal ;-). We've had about 2 inches all year and fire season has started.
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger Heck, the fire season started in March, I think. We're bone dry down here.
