Dis_Yoda
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2008
Welcome! I’ve been mostly away from the boards as life gets in the way. My last report was Food & Wine Festival 2022 but I’ve been to Disney World a couple times since then along with a 10-day trip to Tuscany and Umbria last summer. We’ve also moved again because of my job this time and my husband was able to transfer within his company. We’re currently in the process of building a house that should be finished about a month after this trip ends. I will be happy to be out of our rental so the dogs can have a proper yard again!
Dis_Yoda – a 38-year-old Aerospace Engineer
Mr. Dis_Yoda – a 40-year-old Retail Manager
Dis_Yoda & Mr Dis_Yoda at Springtime Surprise 2024
We’re still food & wine loving DINKs and crazy dog people. We currently have three dogs, two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and a Saluki. They keep us busy as Gantu, my male RR, trains in agility. Qi’ra, my female RR, is enjoying her show retirement as the couch princess. Gideon, my saluki, is turning out to be an amazing show dog whose career is just starting. He’s currently the fastest Saluki for 2024 in FCATs - not sure he’ll keep that ranking all year but for now I’m taking that brag! Hopefully you’ll get to see him on TV this year for the AKC Championship in December or Westminster in 2025.
Gideon
When we were discussing our vacation plans for 2024, we landed on Aulani for a few reasons. We didn’t want an expensive “big” trip this year. Having DVC meant no additional hotel costs but still would feel like a nice vacation. Looking at our available points and debating on views versus room types, we decided to go with a 1-Bedroom Island View. I get a nice discount for Avis through work along with being a preferred member which I remembered saved us a lot of time 8 years ago when we went! My husband is also no longer vegetarian so he can enjoy different tastes this time around as well!
Our goals are to balance relaxation and exploration this time around. We did many of the major attractions our first visit 8 years ago so we’re trying to get some of the things we missed last time. Plans are may or may not change while we are there but here is what we have planned for now!
Initial Plans
May 11th
Leave Houston ~9:30AM
Arrive Honolulu ~ 1:30PM
Get Rental Car
Head to Costco/Target for supplies
Light Dinner at ‘Olelo Room
May 12th
Jurassic Adventure Tour @ Kualoa Ranch
Byodo Temple
Dinner at NOE Italian @ Four Seasons
May 13th
Fly to Hilo
Rent Convertible
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Liluokalani Park
Rainbow Falls & Boiling Pots
Fly to Oahu
May 14th
Resort Day
80 Minute Massage at Laniwai Spa
Dinner at Restaurant Kuni
May 15th
Visit Aviation Museum & Bowfin
Lunch at Beer Lab
Dinner at The Lei Stand
Stargazing Activity (Adults Only)
May 16th
Shark Cage Dive North Shore
Rum Tasting at Ko Hana
Dinner at Orchids @ Halekulani
May 17th
No Plans/Resort Day
Dinner at UMI by Vikram Garg
May 18th
Brunch at Dean & Deluca
Leave Honolulu
Dis_Yoda – a 38-year-old Aerospace Engineer
Mr. Dis_Yoda – a 40-year-old Retail Manager
Dis_Yoda & Mr Dis_Yoda at Springtime Surprise 2024
We’re still food & wine loving DINKs and crazy dog people. We currently have three dogs, two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and a Saluki. They keep us busy as Gantu, my male RR, trains in agility. Qi’ra, my female RR, is enjoying her show retirement as the couch princess. Gideon, my saluki, is turning out to be an amazing show dog whose career is just starting. He’s currently the fastest Saluki for 2024 in FCATs - not sure he’ll keep that ranking all year but for now I’m taking that brag! Hopefully you’ll get to see him on TV this year for the AKC Championship in December or Westminster in 2025.
Gideon
When we were discussing our vacation plans for 2024, we landed on Aulani for a few reasons. We didn’t want an expensive “big” trip this year. Having DVC meant no additional hotel costs but still would feel like a nice vacation. Looking at our available points and debating on views versus room types, we decided to go with a 1-Bedroom Island View. I get a nice discount for Avis through work along with being a preferred member which I remembered saved us a lot of time 8 years ago when we went! My husband is also no longer vegetarian so he can enjoy different tastes this time around as well!
Our goals are to balance relaxation and exploration this time around. We did many of the major attractions our first visit 8 years ago so we’re trying to get some of the things we missed last time. Plans are may or may not change while we are there but here is what we have planned for now!
Initial Plans
May 11th
Leave Houston ~9:30AM
Arrive Honolulu ~ 1:30PM
Get Rental Car
Head to Costco/Target for supplies
Light Dinner at ‘Olelo Room
May 12th
Jurassic Adventure Tour @ Kualoa Ranch
Byodo Temple
Dinner at NOE Italian @ Four Seasons
May 13th
Fly to Hilo
Rent Convertible
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Liluokalani Park
Rainbow Falls & Boiling Pots
Fly to Oahu
May 14th
Resort Day
80 Minute Massage at Laniwai Spa
Dinner at Restaurant Kuni
May 15th
Visit Aviation Museum & Bowfin
Lunch at Beer Lab
Dinner at The Lei Stand
Stargazing Activity (Adults Only)
May 16th
Shark Cage Dive North Shore
Rum Tasting at Ko Hana
Dinner at Orchids @ Halekulani
May 17th
No Plans/Resort Day
Dinner at UMI by Vikram Garg
May 18th
Brunch at Dean & Deluca
Leave Honolulu
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