Later this week.....

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by judy

Oh, you poor thing! I just looked at the photos, and my heart goes out to you, Gayle. I will go in your place if you want, to save you from having to ....let's see....sit on the beach at sunset, lounge by the water in the warmth and relax, sleep in that terrible, all white, beautifully decorated room, etc.

By the way, I see they have a Starbucks so Gary can have breakfast.

Yes, the pictures are really beautiful - but remember, I am not a beach girl - and I'm at a conference so it will be late afternoon when I am done, so there won't be much time for beach sitting. Gary and I will drive out there though, this time. Last time we went, we didn't even really know about the beach, and we didn't do any exploring.

You are right, they do have Starbucks - BUT - he would have to get up and take me to the conference hall - which is about a mile from the room (yes, I could walk, but it's very humid and I'm all dressed up), in order to have the car to get to Starbucks which is a loooong way from the room. Now, do you think I'm gonna get him outa that white bed early in the morning! Nope. NOW, I can go to Starbucks, get breakfast and take it back to him which is closer to what will happen!

It is a beautiful place and I am very lucky to get to visit such places!

[judy]

You are a good wife!

I still don't feel sorry for you, and will be happy to go in your place.

[paula1961]

Oh Gayle I feel so sorry for you too-NOT!!!

What a beautiful place! The views from the balcony are breath taking! If it were me, conference or not, I would make it a point to enjoy the heck outta this place. Even if it is just relaxing in that beautiful room and looking out over the ocean. Have a safe trip and a good time

Be sure to let us know how it went. Tell Gary to enjoy his days in that gorgeous room

[Blueyes]

You and Gary have a good time exploring in the afternoons. I know you will

[lynne b]

Goodness Gayle, you sure are a busy woman, do you get anything like frequent flyer points for all of this traveling you have done?? You are always on the go to some place exciting.

Make sure you take a little time and just enjoy being there!!! and have a safe trip, can't wait to hear all about it. I live vicareously (sp) through you and all of your travel's since i never get to go anywhere LOL

[gja1000]

I know, I am very fortunate to get to travel some with my job. The problem comes when I have to travel and Gary is not doing well. In fact, I was supposed to attend this conference last year (it was in San Diego) and he ended up having tests for a lung blood clot so I didn't go. It turned out he did not have the blood clot - so that was good, but it still changed my travel plans.

I don't mind traveling, but it is more complicated if I am leaving Gary or even taking him with me.

Just the same, I know how lucky I am to get to go to these beautiful places - even if I didn't realize how pretty it was the last time I went !

Wish us luck getting there. I refuse to get there after dark, because of the drive out to the island has very complicated directions to get there, so we are flying Southwest into Ft. Meyers. We have to fly to Orlando and then only have 30 minutes to make our connection to Ft. Meyers. I hope the walk to the gate is not too far because Gary can't walk far or fast. Some airports have carts to take you to your gate, but some only have wheel chairs and Gary hasn't yet agreed to be pushed in the w/c. Hopefully, the plane will be early and we will make it to the gate in plenty of time.

[Janet]

Gayle....the pictures were breathtaking. I would love to go in your place, but I would never come back...lol. I would love to be able to travel as you do...even it if is for business.

[judy]

Originally Posted by gja1000

I know, I am very fortunate to get to travel some with my job. The problem comes when I have to travel and Gary is not doing well. In fact, I was supposed to attend this conference last year (it was in San Diego) and he ended up having tests for a lung blood clot so I didn't go. It turned out he did not have the blood clot - so that was good, but it still changed my travel plans.

I don't mind traveling, but it is more complicated if I am leaving Gary or even taking him with me.

Just the same, I know how lucky I am to get to go to these beautiful places - even if I didn't realize how pretty it was the last time I went !

Wish us luck getting there. I refuse to get there after dark, because of the drive out to the island has very complicated directions to get there, so we are flying Southwest into Ft. Meyers. We have to fly to Orlando and then only have 30 minutes to make our connection to Ft. Meyers. I hope the walk to the gate is not too far because Gary can't walk far or fast. Some airports have carts to take you to your gate, but some only have wheel chairs and Gary hasn't yet agreed to be pushed in the w/c. Hopefully, the plane will be early and we will make it to the gate in plenty of time.

I hope they have carts for Gary. I flew into Ft. Meyers a few years ago and then took a long cab ride to a ferry, which I missed, to get out to the island I was going to. I was alone, and only had myself to take care of, which is so much easier. I grabbed the next ferry, and enjoyed a lovely lunch.

Can you call the Orlando airport and check the distance between planes, or maybe arrange for a cart to meet you at the incoming flight? I hope it works out well, and that both of you do get to enjoy this beautiful island.