Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Here are some Legoland Windsor shots for those of you who do not venture into other parks: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MSGBOARD-T-90435-P-1.ASP" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/MS GBOARD-T-90435-P-1.ASP</a>
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer DWB, Wonderful pics!! (as always) The best part is that you guys always seem to be having so much fun. Thanks for sharing!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks Shiva. By the way, we may try for January or April to try Califonria Legoland (and other places). Do you know when school vacation is?
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer DWB, that's a really tough question and one I'm not qualified to answer. Some areas of CA have year round school and some don't and some of the surrounding states do too. From my own DL observations I want to say around April and October but, as you know, my kids are grown so I'm out of the loop. Why don't you post on Community. There are quite a few teachers that are part of LP they can probably give you specific dates. Please let me know what dates you and SWB decide upon. Tinkeroon and I may be able to take off a little time from work. We are really looking forward to meeting you and have never been to Legoland. Your pictures already make us feel like you're family.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks Shiva. I have posted on Community. LP has a great way of making us all Ohana. I have been very emotional when meeting a number of wonderful LPers all over the world, and across the years. Our dates will be fully posted with meet slots to be sure to meet and greet both old and new friends. It has become a real high point of our travel itineraries over the years. Fav memory of last DL trip - meeting Dave, Jim in Merced, and Doobekah (as well as Indigo and Stacypooh). Fav memory at WDW - meeting KT, -em, and seeing Doobekah again. Fav times in DLP - British Invasions, meeting MSEP003, Exp627, Lulu, TDLFAN and many more. And of course, our UKers have become like family. I just hope we do not disappoint you when we meet.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki What a cool place! I´d love to visit, I´m sure DS would love it. And I agree with Shiva, you guys always look like you´re having so much fun. But just where do you find the time and money to move around so much with the family? (I guess since I´m lacking both right now, it´s hard to imagine!) I wish I could have a little more freedom to show my son new places, it´s so important for the little ones, and the grown ups!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well I work all over the UK, and therefore sometimes take my family with me on the road. Also, I find loyalty card schemes on Credit Cards, Grocery Stores and Hotel Chains help a lot. I do about 25000 business miles a year, and spend about 70 nights a year in hotels, so those perks add up. Mix in the value of annual passports, and it really helps. We don't really drink, we don't smoke, so we like to spend our money on family fun! Also, because I am away a lot, I like to spoil the family when I am with them.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki Wow, that´s wonderful. There´s nothin like perks to take advantage of! I´d do the same. Also, you´re work sounds a bit crazy and being away from home and the family probably makes you want to take advantage of the time you have together. DH travels from Monday to Friday all over AndalucÃa and he´s always dying to get home to spend time with us. You´re kids are very lucky, I´m sure they´ll always brag about how mom and dad took them everywhere!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "You´re kids are very lucky, I´m sure they´ll always brag about how mom and dad took them everywhere!! " That's why I work so hard, is for my family. And I don't go anywhere unless it is with them (or for work).
Originally Posted By smedley More fun pictures guys Still need to find a suitable reason to visit legoland, might have to kidnap the niece and take here lol!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well I took Sarah a couple of times before having kids. Also, there were a lot of adult couples there last weekend. You don't need kids to have a good time there.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer >>I just hope we do not disappoint you when we meet.<< Not a chance big guy! After reading your hoped for itinerary I'm feeling pretty lucky. We live about an hour away from the City, it doesn't take much encouragement for the clones and us to head south and if you do manage to take in Yosemite you have to drive right by the house, we're also close to Sacramento. I'm thinking that we'll multiple opportunities to meet. We're also a lot like you guys in that we don't smoke and drink, we also don't do any of the other major vices. I hope we don't sound too boring.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Not at all. Where do you guys live? I used to spend a lot of time in Vallejo growing up. Lived all over the state before moving to the UK.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer We're not near Vallejo. We live in Manteca just about 2 miles off the 120 By-Pass or about 3 miles from either HWY 5 or 99. The clones live about 7 minutes north of us. We're pretty centrally located.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer tiki tiki tiki tiki, Please, no comments about the name of the city I live in. I've heard it a thousand times. ; )
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Ok, I know where that is. Indeed there sounds like some nice opportunities to hook up.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer >>Indeed there sounds like some nice opportunities to hook up.<< and now you know why Tinkeroon and I are so happy. We know we'll probably be able to catch you and the family at least twice.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Very cool. I am still trying to work out logistics, but at the mo, we can get our flights for $2200, and 1 week at the Marriott Vacation Club Newport Beach will run us $144. I have enough points for a couple of free nights in a Holiday Inn, and about 8 nights in a Marriott. So it is very tempting. It's 2am here right now, but I think I will discuss with DW tomorrow. Anyone know what state Disneyland will be in Crowd Wise, refurbs, hours and shows in early March?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I LOVE Lego. I even bought a Lego kit last week, just because it was put on clearance, Oddly though, I have never been to a Legoland, and the one in Carlsbad, CA is minutes away from my mom's house. Loved the Easter Island statues. All the miniatures are cool, and what a cool job it would be to be a Lego model builder! I've always enjoyed miniatures in general, especially model railroading, which I have dabbled with from time to time. Dave, ever been to Bekonskot? That looks intriquing: <a href="http://www.bekonscot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.bekonscot.com/</a> The other miniature that I have always wanted to see since I was little is Madurodam: <a href="http://213.206.66.146/default.php?callmode=1&language=1&sqlmode=1" target="_blank">http://213.206.66.146/default. php?callmode=1&language=1&sqlmode=1</a>
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I have indeed visited Bekonscot, but I prefer the model village in Torquay or on the Isle of Wight, but they are all good. I love Legoland, especially as I have fond memories working there opening year. I got paid to play with Lego (or rather run educational seminars for field trips). My fav job ever, but the commute and lunch costs meant I think I took home $10 a day. I had to get a "real job", but I do miss it.
