timberskara Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Before I start I need to give mad props to the TPR dating service for which this would not be possible without . This past weekend I was down in Florida for a friend's wedding (I'll leave it at that as to not start any trouble). Somehow Steve (aka gatorchomp83) and I also found time to give our Busch Passports a workout by hitting up Busch Gardens, Aquatica and SeaWorld. The photos below are a compilation of Steve and I's. If it's good, Steve took it. That's all you should need to know-- no one reads this paragraph before the photos anyway, so I'll just cut to the chase! Friday afternoon we had a tour scheduled at Give Kids the World Village. I didn't take any photos while there because I am a strong believer that the mystery is part of the magic. Because of this organization, kids with life-threatening illnesses are able to enjoy the Orlando attractions for a week with their family. If you are ever in the area, I strongly recommend scheduling a tour....it's something you'll never forget! Saturday morning we made the drive from Orlando to Fort Meyers for the wedding TPR member Neuski was the wedding photographer Lovely day for a beach wedding! Sunday morning we made the drive to Tampa and met up with my friend Dan...not a "coaster person" but he's used to being dragged around the parks Happy to be here! LOVE the Flamingos! The front of the park was pretty crowded, so we headed to Sheikra first This ride is just FUN After a few laps, the boys were ready for a beer break Steve trying to beat the heat Next up was the best ride in Florida Roar! How is this ride still so awesome after 17 years? LOVING Kumba This photo can only mean one thing... We're on our way to Montu! We met some random people from Michigan....represent! Re-riding in the back row is totally worth the $400 passport Steve doin' his thang Gator! Chomp chomp chomp I'm 6'1 and felt TINY next to this dude Something was freaking HILARIOUS in the horse stables...but trust me, you don't want to know Uhh worst ride ever...I have no idea why this kid likes it so much! Best amusement park food; hands-down Steve refuses to eat adult food on this trip Full, happy and ready for more riding Sheikra photo session, round 2 TPR Love Anton goodness RAN to Sheikra for some re-rides before close And we ended the day with a Steve Nuss photo op! Monday Nussy and I started out the day at Aquatica Checking out the whale-looking dolphins Wholphins (not really, but I like saying that word) Fast river = most fun water attraction ever! Testing out the new underwater digicam Swim swim swim The two center slides have the greatest/scariest airtime that I've ever experienced! Steve's ready to rock this slide Action shot on the greatest slide known to man Time for the wavepool Oh HAI Wavepool lovin' Next up: a lap around SeaWorld CAUGHT being a gigantic nerd This is what he was spying on Looks like they're in the process of putting up stuff catchers This area is so random...why is there no fence? Why is there a rock path? Dork taking a photo of a bigger dork The love triangle of us and Manta I know it's a flyer, but it looks siiiick! This ride just fits in so well Why aren't you open yet? Dorks For Kraken. Screwwwww that! Bubble pic Manta fanboy Manta fangirl After taking shelter for a few minutes in the downpour, we decided to bolt. We rode nothing, but it was great to walk around like big fat nerds! Before heading to the airport we paid a visit to Rob (aka Frissbeking). Steve and Rob are roommates and, as you may recall, live in an awesome apartment. Thanks to Dan, Rob and especially Steve for making my weekend in Florida so awesome! Oh, and thanks for reading .
gatorchomp83 Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Enjoyed the weekend immensely, and can't wait for you to come back. Glad I've turned the Manta love on you, and now I've got Rob taking picture of it as well. And Chomping.
ebl Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 After reading this TR, I realized something: I need me some Florida... Eric
BeemerBoy Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Yay for Give Kids the World! Boo for an excessive amount of UF blue and orange. Yay for TPR playing matchmaker! Yay for Seaworld! Three out of four ain't bad.
TPDave Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Rockin the sunglasses underwater, awesome! I really need to get back out to Florida at some point, looks like you guys had a great time
gatorchomp83 Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Beemer, don't hate. You know you love the Orange and Blue!
TheRapidsNerd Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Enjoyed this TR and you all make a cute couple. Congrats and happy for you both. Kara you've definitely coined a new term. "Wholphins" I will forever call them.
Electerik Posted April 10, 2009 Posted April 10, 2009 Nice TR. I see you have lots of self taken photos. I've gotten pretty good at that myself, despite people constantly stopping and offering to take them for me.
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