Steel Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I haven't been to the States since the 90s. Now, the wife has decided that as my daughters will be 10 and 14 next birthdays, I am having to pay for a fucking 4 bedroom villa in Davenport Florida, I think!, this will give em a room each, and fit the grandparents in (one set anyway). My old man lives in France and is married to French chick and basically the fuckers gone French 100%. Anyway, will I enjoy it? walking around theme parks that cost me something like £500 per ticket for 2 weeks all access, walking fucking miles, having to go on roller coasters, having to listen to people get over excited over shit, watching people eat shit, seeing fat fuckers eating shit, and me putting weight on eating shit. (I cycle, I'm 12st I can get up hills, got 100 mile sportive when I get back, 13st of alligator burger aint gonna help 15% climbs). Next June, its booked. I figured Id look for Karter and then slap him silly, what else is there to do, is it good over there? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I am so picturing you as Karl Pilkington now hahaha. Murica is awesome for a holiday (I'm going in a couple weeks) but I've never done Florida, good luck though on what sounds like your idea of a nightmare lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HimSc Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Watch out for Dexter Morgan..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlow73 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Don't travel west, I don't want to see you around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I haven't been to the States since the 90s. Now, the wife has decided that as my daughters will be 10 and 14 next birthdays, I am having to pay for a fucking 4 bedroom villa in Davenport Florida, I think!, this will give em a room each, and fit the grandparents in (one set anyway). My old man lives in France and is married to French chick and basically the fuckers gone French 100%. Anyway, will I enjoy it? walking around theme parks that cost me something like £500 per ticket for 2 weeks all access, walking fucking miles, having to go on roller coasters, having to listen to people get over excited over shit, watching people eat shit, seeing fat fuckers eating shit, and me putting weight on eating shit. (I cycle, I'm 12st I can get up hills, got 100 mile sportive when I get back, 13st of alligator burger aint gonna help 15% climbs). Next June, its booked. I figured Id look for Karter and then slap him silly, what else is there to do, is it good over there? You sound like a really nice and fun guy. Douchebag. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpierrecanada Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Never been to Florida but Boston and New York were awesome, I lived in each city for a few months for hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyScat Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Im in Florida right now. It's like hillbilly california. Pretty laid back, but the weed laws are awful here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockg Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I haven't been to the States since the 90s. Now, the wife has decided that as my daughters will be 10 and 14 next birthdays, I am having to pay for a fucking 4 bedroom villa in Davenport Florida, I think!, this will give em a room each, and fit the grandparents in (one set anyway). My old man lives in France and is married to French chick and basically the fuckers gone French 100%. Anyway, will I enjoy it? walking around theme parks that cost me something like £500 per ticket for 2 weeks all access, walking fucking miles, having to go on roller coasters, having to listen to people get over excited over shit, watching people eat shit, seeing fat fuckers eating shit, and me putting weight on eating shit. (I cycle, I'm 12st I can get up hills, got 100 mile sportive when I get back, 13st of alligator burger aint gonna help 15% climbs). Next June, its booked. I figured Id look for Karter and then slap him silly, what else is there to do, is it good over there? Just avoid Florida Man! He's one wild and crazy cat. It is beautiful but extremely humid. Women hardly wear any clothes in Southern Florida. Better wear your sunglasses so the wife doesn't trip. ☺The parks are fun but crowded as shit and you're going to be standing in line for a while for larger attractions. Universal and Epcot are super cool IMO. Magic Kingdom was bleh compared to Disneyland. Some great waterparks though! I'm sure you'll have a great time. And the cocaine! Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1rstSaint Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Go to the Keys, by far the best part of the state! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlow73 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Seriously, stay away from the Gulf Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 It's looking like Disney , all of its parks, universal , sea world , so the usual stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockg Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 It's looking like Disney , all of its parks, universal , sea world , so the usual stuff. Universal bro. Your kids will thank you. Do Magical Kingdom, Epcot, Universal and Animal Kingdom. You'll have a blast and spend about several month's mortgage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Ok , this week I've done 3k on park passes and nearly a grand on fucking mini bus. Paid for 6 of us. Gone for Disney and Universal combo but probably do a glades trip and the girls like scuba diving so I'll have to fork out for that ? Any recommendation? Question, pre paid cards? Anyone any experience on this stuff? CTW collision waiver damage , seems the general policy with the car has cover but it's recommended I get a separate policy for 85 quid to cover me smashing it up? Anything else I need? Does anyone know how many calories are burned walking the parks each day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Kicker Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I have family in FL, but I won't go there anytime between April and December. Their weather is great in Jan/Feb, but fuck that humidity and daily rain the rest of the year, and I won't fly anywhere around the holidays because i fucking hate airports and packed airplanes. As to if you'll enjoy yourself at the Disney stuff, well it largely depends on your tolerance for large crowds, standing in lines, and thousands of children (and activities primarily aimed at an audience under 10 years old). If you have some flexibility in your schedule, i'd suggest taking a drive down to the Keys. It would likely need to be an overnight trip if you wanted to go all the way down to Key West (that'd be like a 6 hour drive each way), but you could go through the everglades on the way and do a fanboat tour and check out the gators, which is pretty cool. And/Or you could go through Miami/South Beach, which can be pretty cool. You can always rent a boat anywhere along the way, or go to a scuba or snorkeling place (watch out for sharks ) Oh, and regarding the insurance for the rental, you may want to check with your credit card company. I don't know about European cards, but most good credit cards in America automatically give you free rental insurance, if you pay the rental fee using the card. Bring a shitload of sunscreen wherever you go, and mosquito repellent when you go out of the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 So I'm here , it's hot. Got a big dodge thing and been to a supermarket Villa is big 4 bed ensuite pool. Disney tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlow73 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Over here, like last night, it was hotter after the sun went down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Kicker Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Day 1 Really great roads , no pot holes like the UK and no congestion. Super friendly people. Didn't hear anyone swear in Magic Kingdom, in the U.K. theme parks get the usual social crap that throw fag buts on the floor , swear in front of kids and have tattoos with 'made in Salford ' on the backs of their necks or some other benefits street shit. Americans seem more civilised and they are no fatter than brits. Right now I prefer Americans, apart from JLP obviously, there's always an exception to the rule. Not seen Chris Karter but not seen many or infact any ginger Americans yet so I'm wondering if I mention his name in the bars they'll know the lad. Stay tuned for more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylib Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Interesting. I'll look forward to more reports. Post pics, too. Im in Tampa Bay area, not too far from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlow73 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Interesting. I'll look forward to more reports. Post pics, too. Im in Tampa Bay area, not too far from you. You're in Tampa Bay too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylib Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 You're in Tampa Bay too? Yezzir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Animal kingdom was better IMO the safari tour was excellent and the rides more accessible even without fast passes. Everest expedition ride made me feel like crap. Saw some American gingers but no one as short as Chris Karter. Had a beer in Celebration on the way back it's a beautiful little place nice cafes etc very scenic. Waiter took the piss out of my 10 year old daughter for knocking her drink over and she had him in a death stare for a while which got a chuckle. So few cars on the roads even in the morning when you'd expect them. Last night ate at Appelbys , had steak medium rare and they nailed it. I'm becoming quite pro American once again the queuing was civilised whereas in the U.K. you can have altercations just parking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlow73 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Head west and go to Busch Gardens, spend a weekend and go to Adventure Island too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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