Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Ok so no final dates as DWB still has to hear back for his Holday being aproved but it looks pretty good for the Baloos invadeing California late Feb early March for our last non school holiday blow out before Mikey goes to school in September. Watch this space for dates so that we can look in to hooking up with anybody who would like too meet.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 That is our favorite time ot year for a Disneyland trip. Hope we can work it out. Will keep my eye out for updates.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Sorry Matey. My mom is trying to pursuade us to go at a different time because of the weather. But the flights go from £300 in Feb/March, up to £470 in May, and £600 in the summer. A bit too much when buying 4 flights on one salary.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 ^^If I understand this, Mum is right. The weather in SoCal is always mild. Late Feb-early March is a perfect time. That is unless you all really love the heat. May is usually still okay but have you read about this summer's heat. 100º+ day after day.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi RAM, I remember the heat only too well. I lived in the Central Valley in Visalia for 9 years of my life, and the summer was unbelievable. Mom was trying to pursuade us not o go in Feb because of the fog in Nor Cal, and the rain. I know that's what it was like when I was a kid growing up in California in the 70's and 80's, but what has the weather been like in recent years?
Originally Posted By RAM1984 It has been crazy like everywhere else. I forgot that you were planning on seeing more of California than just Disneyland. March-May are probably the best times. The fog is gone but it is not too hot. We have had a string of triple digit days in June two years running. But, it is really a crap shoot these days as the climate changes so rapidly. It will be blazing hot one day and then drop to the 60's.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Things are almost there. I have been given the green light from work to take 3 weeks off. It looks like Feb 17 - 21st San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, 21st Monteray Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, 22nd drive down H1 to Santa Barbara, 23 - 1st Newport Beach Marriott Vacation Club, 1st - 6th either the Grand Californian or San Diego (leaning towards the Grand with the view of taking day trips to Legoland, Sea World, SD Zoo, and the Aircraft Carrier museum from Newport Beach.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Ok, we are officially booked and we will be staying at the Grand from the 1st to the 6th. Any one want to meet? Dinner? A ride on an old fav? Maybe just a mint julep and a churro?
Originally Posted By smeeeko hmmmm.. so wait, we may get TWO chances to meet up with our dear LP family Baloo??
Originally Posted By LuLu I'd love to see you at DLR/GCH on the weekend! Sat/Sun if we can, or at least Sunday. A Hearthstone Lounge meet is always lovely... and a few rides too!
Originally Posted By LuLu And that's the last Saturday I'm not blocked til the end of August (DAPs) so good choice!!
Originally Posted By RAM1984 MrRAM and I definately want the chance to meet you. And that is our favorite season for Disneyland anyway. Will keep a lookout for dates, times and places.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer >>And that is our favorite season for Disneyland anyway<< ANY season IS her favorite season! I think we may have to go just make sure she behaves herself. She's been known to dance on tabletops when the mood hits her, just ask Schmitty Good Vibes.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Did I read your schedule correctly, you'll be in Santa Barbara Feb 23-March 1? Reguardless, email me, it's in my profile. When you're in SB I can give you the nickel tour (or at least meet up for a meal and point you in the right direction for things to do).
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi Deb, we will be in SB for one night - 22nd, it is Newport Beach from the 23rd - 1st. But we would love to hook up if your schedule allows, maybe for breakfast?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Looks like you'll be here on the weekend so I will definately have time for a little breakfast. If you have time, our local zoo is quite good, we even have a girraffe with a funny bend in her neck (don't worry, it doesn't hurt her).
Originally Posted By DlandDug My beloved DlandJB and I would be very happy to catch up with you in the DLR. Just let us know when and where!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Autopia Deb - that would be awesome. I think I will be taking the family to see the Court House and the Mission before we go down to Newport Beach. The Zoo could be interesting, but we will be going to San Diego Zoo, and we have 4 zoos in a 60 mile radius of our home. Does SB zoo have any unusual species? We are so excited about meeting everyone (and hooking up with old friends too). For us, meeting our lp friends is one of the highlights.
