Recent content by ritchie56

We live in Athens (about an hour and a half southeast of Columbus) and it usually is at least 15. I can't give you an exact figure, because we stop a lot, and take two days to do it. But you'd be flying to do it in twelve.

Thanks for the many happy years!

We always do Slueth's. Food isn't the greatest, but it's always a highlight of the trip. So much fun.

You should think about renting a house. For a large group, especially multi generational, it's a great alternative. Much cheaper, and very nice to have the extra space to really relax.

I'm sorry for the stress you must be feeling. The problem with this type of question is that nobody can really answer it without specifics, and you won't know specifics till it happens. My best advise is to try not to stress to much, and if it should come up, call Disney and see what they can...

How do your teens feel about it? Having no internet access for a week might drive some kids nuts. And will they want some time away from you? (Or you from them?) I love being offsite in a rental house with separate rooms at the end of the day. Everybody has their own bedroom and TV and we...

We are in this decision process right now. My husband retired last year, and the plan was to move to Florida. But I have to work full time for the health insurance, and with the economy so bad, I'm afraid to jump in case I can't find a job. It wouldn't have to pay much, just include...

Well, I would in the cooler months, but not the summer. But the Disney camp ground is so expensive, it isn't all that much more to stay at the All Stars. Especially if you can get a deal on the hotel room, since there aren't discounts on a tent site. For me, it would be worth the extra $$$...

November 13th through the 21st. Catching the last days of Food and Wine and the beginnings of Christmas. Can't wait, since we have only ever been in the summer before. My husband retired after 35 years teaching, so now we can go in the "off" season.

Got a pin code for 40% off, but no free dining.

Well, I'm not a total lurker, but pretty close. I've been coming daily since I joined a long time ago, but I rarely post. My brain isn't apparently wired that way--I'd much rather just read and it makes me nervous to post. Besides, I haven't been to the World since 2005 (was hoping to make it...

I finally got over a thousand points this week, since I had the first and second place teams. How many more episodes do we have? Two?

And the "taunting" they were doing may have actually helped her go, if she had gotten mad enough and gotten an "I'll show you" attitude. I was afraid they were cutting their own throat and wanted them to just be quiet and let her stew. Didn't end up mattering, but I was impressed the Amazing...

I have 410 points so far. So is the group score an average? I would love to slide down that "mountain" on a shovel like they did--looked like great fun!

Points are up for this week, and I did pretty well. I got 90 points last week (one second place finish, a hug, and the bonus question from last week.) I think that bonus question is the best kept secret out there. That 30 points is pretty much a sure thing. So I'm up to a total of 150...