Kissimmee to Poinciana, Florida – 1/24/2015 – http://fulltimetimeshare.com/blog

January 24, 2015 (Saturday)

Mike here. Gave Edie the day off. Moving day and I had a chance to hang out with Ed from our Tuggers meeting. We got up early, yuck, about 8:20 this morning. Packed up and loaded the car. We drove to the new place and it is out in the country. About 20 miles out. I went in the office and asked if by chance there might be a room ready and there was not. The nice woman took my cell number and told me she would call when our room was ready.

We left, drove past the Mecum auction and soon saw this fellow selling his muscle car.

We decided to head to Reunion, where Ed is staying. His wife and daughter flew back to New York and return on Monday, where they will then all drive back to New York. Ed is on his own for a few days and we are going to Tampa and gamble. Ed and I agreed to meet at the main gate at 12 noon. Edie and I were pretty early and so did some shopping at a nearby Publix. We also spent a fair bit of time on the phone trying to straighten out an overcharge on one of our credit cards.

There is one every 4 miles in every direction. — There is one every 4 miles in every direction it seems.

I really like that they sell squares of cornbread that is pretty good. — I really like that they sell squares of cornbread (pretty good).

I especially like that they sell turnip greens too. — I especially like that they also sell turnip greens.

We met Ed, who was waiting for us at the main gate. We drove in and toured his unit. Edie headed out and Ed and I toured the greater grounds of Reunion – which is over 5,000 acres. Pools, fairways, hotel, roof top swimming pool, residential areas. I got the grand tour.

Where Ed and his family have been for a month in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 3rd floor unit.

I really like that he had a gas range. Ed wasn't crazy about it, I just really like the control that gas gives me. — I really like that he had a gas range. Ed wasn’t crazy about it. I just really like the control that gas gives me.

Nice view of the golf course. Ed was telling us they really like watching the golfers. They throw their clubs, kick the ball, scream and have fits. He says it is really entertaining to just watch them.

Top right balcony, Ed's unit. — Top right balcony, Ed’s unit.

With work out room. — With workout room.

11th floor swimming pool. — 11th floor rooftop swimming pool.

The white ball in the distance is Epcot.

I couldn't resist, there was no dial tone. — I couldn’t resist, there was no dial tone.

...up to multi-millions. — …up to multi-millions.

Ed and I left for the casino and stopped at a Steak and Shake on the way. It was crazy crowded and so we went to McDonald’s instead. The casino is a Hard Rock Cafe as well. We were there for a little over an hour. I decided I’d lose no more than $40. I max bet it and it turned into $80. I cashed out happy to double my little bit. I wandered watching gamblers and stopped at a table where they were playing 3 card poker. As I was trying to figure the game out I watched a lady get a ace, king and queen of hearts. In 3 card poker they pay 1000 to 1 for a royal flush. She had $15 bet on the play spot and more on the others. A supervisor came over and reviewed a video of the game at the table to make sure no one passed her any cards. They paid her with thousand dollar chips. She was so happy. It was nice to see.

It was big, the parking lot was full and the line was out the front door. — It was big, the parking lot was full, and the line was out the front door.

The Hard Rock Cafe and casino. — The Hard Rock Cafe and Casino.

I waited for Ed outside and admired the curve of the building.

Ed left down just a little and got some cheap entertainment. We drove back.

We got back and Ed showed me more areas of Reunion.

Back at Reunion, long narrow huge houses.

Some bought two and three lots and built mega mansions.

Edie picked me up and she and I found a Steak and Shake. Again, the line was out the door so we decided to do the drive-through. Edie drove and we ate our dinner. We got to our place, where she had unloaded the car (thus my writing of the blog). The resort is an older one but it is okay. Edie really likes that it is very cute and functional. It is small but has 9 foot ceilings. A one bedroom, rural, quiet, two TV’s, so I won’t be stuck watching, “Say Yes to the Dress.”

Edie's kind of bath. — Edie’s kind of bath.

This has been our day, we hope yours was great.