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  • in reply to: Merry Christmas #2221
    Anne
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      Gracias Louise. Wishing you, Keith, your kids and the doggie a wonderful Christmas.Hopefully we will get together in the New Year.

      in reply to: Merry Christmas #2216
      Anne
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        Gracias Brenda and many thanks for all of your help.

        in reply to: Merry Christmas #2212
        Anne
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          Thank you Blueskies. Wishing you and your family a new year of good health, peace & joy.

          Although I feel like I know you maybe we will finally meet at a P one day! Thanks for all you do.

          in reply to: Almost time…. #2204
          Anne
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            Thanks Kern. 2 more sleeps. I went to the library and got some books I have already read as well as some new books by authors I enjoy.

            All packed. Just need some $$ nd I’m ready to roll.

            in reply to: Paella party today at noon #2199
            Anne
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              Paella & music today at noon.

              in reply to: Almost time…. #2196
              Anne
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                Got to the library,got prescriptions filled, figured out camera, did laundry. Just need to do a little ironing and go to bank.

                Concerned about daughter’s flights.Read reviews on Spirit Air which concerned me. Same thing happened to me last Dec.with major delays. Won’t read any more reviews.

                in reply to: Almost time…. #2195
                Anne
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                  Excited.I usually leave those hot pink Palladium stickers on my luggage to help identify it. The last airline took off my stickers. Just found a hot pink luggage tag. Doesn’t take much to get me excited!

                  in reply to: Almost time…. #2192
                  Anne
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                    Thanks Kern. Need to get a little more organized. Things are falling in place. Will feel better when Abby and I are finally together.

                    Just went through our book list. We have similar tastes in books. Any recent good reads? I need to go by the library today.

                    in reply to: Book List #2188
                    Anne
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                      Very Long list. Something for everyone. If you have a suggestion feel free to post here.

                      https://unofficialpalladium.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Beach-books_2015PDF.pdf

                      in reply to: Book List #2182
                      Anne
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                        Ha ha fun memory. Found this post on the beach book thread.

                        travelnman
                        Posted On: 4/4/2011 at 11:05 pm

                        “Hi Anne – Remember the guy with the two gals,@ Jardines , he, having his “Birthday dinner” March 4th 2011 – invited you to join the party as you where manifest in your singularity, spontaneous and hilarious in conversstion with a manifesto of powerful words of knowledge, backed with sincerity. This event without you would have been fine, but with your presnts  made the event most memorable, long-lasting and left a picture of you etched in our minds forever.   
                        Thank you for being there, the memories,photo ops. Last but not least – say a big hello to your daughter
                        Ben & Patricia Jelley                    Judi (sister-in-law)
                        .

                        in reply to: Christmas / NY Eve Menus RM #2180
                        Anne
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                          Wonderful selection. One of each please!

                          in reply to: Last minute travel tips #2150
                          Anne
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                            Unplug small appliances if no one will be there.

                            Set lights on timers for extra security.

                            Meg Simoni I have a good one. If you have a security system, wipe your key pads with an alcohol swab to remove your finger prints. Thieves can dust your pad to figure out your code.

                            Meg Simoni Turn off the water to your home, never know when something will break.

                            Cape Cod Anne Meg I don’t miss living up north.It’s still in the 70s here (SC). However, even in SC I once had a toilet burst so turn off water to toilets and washing machine.
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                            Lisa Thorne Thompson DONT Post your dates of travel on FB….lots of break-ins occur Cancel any paper delivery, and empty the fridge of “smelly foods”

                            Cape Cod Anne Agree.Also hackers are out there

                            Lynn Shallenberger Also make a copy of your passports and keep them separate…Just in case you loose the originals…also leave a copy home with a trusted person…

                            Lisa Thorne Thompson Keep your medications with you in your hand luggaage….leave your travel info and emergency info with a trusted friend or family member.

                            Jason Rodgers Leave your guns at home. We see it all the time at the Canadian boarder where people show up with their hand gun. If declared you get to claim it back at the US boarder upon re-entry, if it isn’t say goodbye to it as it will be kept and destroyed.

                            Cape Cod Anne Jason something I did not think about.

                            Jason Rodgers People forget the laws are different in other countries.

                            Cape Cod Anne Jsson I on’twant this to turn into a gun isssue

                            Lisa Thorne Thompson When we pack my husband and I “split” our luggage, some of my stuff in his, some of his stuff in mine….just in case on gets lost smile emoticon Which hopefully doesn’t happen but at least one of you don’t have to run around naked!!!

                            Meg Simoni Same here Lisa Thorne Thompson

                            Ann Thompson Martel Pack Ann in your suitcase!
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                            in reply to: Welcome to The Wish List / Suggestion Forum #2149
                            Anne
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                              Woohoo.Boatchick just told me they have cardboard coffee cups at the beach bar. I have been asking for this for 2+ years.
                              Hooray!!

                              coffee cups

                              in reply to: Beautiful beach today #2121
                              Anne
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                                Beach looks great!

                                in reply to: Our Home away from Home Birthdays #2120
                                Anne
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                                  Great report. Thanks for sharing.

                                  How wonderful for Lany. She is so special.

                                  Do they still have lobster every night in El Jardin? Do you remember which night they had the crepes?

                                  Fabulous way to celebrate a birthday!!

                                  in reply to: Live from PRM #2097
                                  Anne
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                                    in reply to: Live from PRM #2095
                                    Anne
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                                      in reply to: Live from PRM #2090
                                      Anne
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                                        Sunrise

                                        in reply to: Almost time…. #2047
                                        Anne
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                                          Ok found a dog sitter so that is good.Hopefully Murph will be 100 % so I don’t worry about that. Now getting quotes for a transfer.

                                          in reply to: What happened to my favorite resort? #2046
                                          Anne
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                                            Welcome and thanks for sharing Jacek. Sorry you were disappointed. I’ll be there soon and will report back.It could be it was just a fluky week or not. I’ve been going for many years and though the resort has undergone change I have felt that most of the changes were for the better.Will be reporting here and maybe UP FB.

                                            in reply to: Welcome to the Unofficial Palladium TC Forum #2011
                                            Anne
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                                              Petr: From Juan Mullin “I have a question for Panzita: I have been TC member since 2012. Since then I have used my weeks in Imbassai twice and RM 5 times. At my arrival at RM in the previous 4 times We were given 2 spa sessions and a tour. The last trip, november 2015, we were received by a new staff member called Youseff and he grave us only the two spa sessions. When I asked him for the tour he toldos me that there was no tour, that I had to choose between a tour or the two spa sessions. He did not know If it had changed because he was a new staff member.
                                              The question is if there have been changes or If they have been mistaken giving me both benefits in the past.
                                              Thx in avance!”

                                              in reply to: Welcome to the Unofficial Palladium TC Forum #2001
                                              Anne
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                                                Peter,

                                                There is a request on FB to get feedback on the pros & cons of the TC. You are probably the most knowlegeable & balanced person to provide this when time.

                                                Gracias.

                                                in reply to: For the traveller. #1996
                                                Anne
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                                                  Love it. That should be posted at the topof Trip Advisor!

                                                  in reply to: Almost time…. #1977
                                                  Anne
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                                                    Under 10 days.Uber does not take reservations so scratch that.It works great for my daughter in NY.

                                                    Murph is better. Still not sure what I am doing about him. I’d like to leave him home. I’ll see.

                                                    in reply to: Welcome to the Unofficial Palladium TC Forum #1976
                                                    Anne
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                                                      We are honored to have the #1 expert on board. Welcome!!!

                                                      in reply to: Home Sweet Home #1951
                                                      Anne
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                                                        Glad you’re home safely.Thanks for all the great pics. Sounded like a beautiful trip.

                                                        Anne
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                                                          Wow.Amazing!

                                                          in reply to: Paella party today at noon #1906
                                                          Anne
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                                                            Wander on down to the Colonial beach today for some music and paella. Noon

                                                            in reply to: Almost time…. #1904
                                                            Anne
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                                                              Not excited yet because Murph has been sick.I also worry about Abby’s flights.You now Moms worry.

                                                              in reply to: Almost time…. #1880
                                                              Anne
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                                                                Wow Boatchick has tan lines on her birthday!! Brenda you have done amazing things with this site.You rock.

                                                                Last thing on my list I need to figure out who will take care of Murph.His caretaker moved away. I would like to leave him home if I can get caretakers.

                                                                Oh and I’m thinking of using Uber to the airport. My daughter uses that every day in NY.

                                                                in reply to: Almost time…. #1859
                                                                Anne
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                                                                  I started packing and may have to bring a bigger suitcase this time as I have a few Christmas gifts and am bringing some toys down per an employee request. Murph is just moping around looking at me.He has been sick having eaten some laundry but seems more himself today thankfully.

                                                                  Gorgeous weather here for December.

                                                                  in reply to: Kid Food–Help! #1840
                                                                  Anne
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                                                                    in reply to: Kid Food–Help! #1839
                                                                    Anne
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                                                                      Very kids friendly.I’ll get some pics but the menu above has chicken nuggets,pasta, (with or without sauce) pizza and many kid items.They go way above and beyond for kids.The Raggs breakfast on Wednesdays is amazing. I’ll get some pics of kids food.

                                                                      in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1791
                                                                      Anne
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                                                                        Lokes: Last day in London (heading home today) https://www.facebook.com/groups/109354655764349/

                                                                        in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1756
                                                                        Anne
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                                                                          Lokesin London, War Museum, Festival, Hyde Park

                                                                          Took the tube to Imperial War Museum and saw the stuff we missed 2 years ago due to renovatins. Then stopped at Hyde Park Corner to attend a festival of Christmas which is free. We watched an outstanding German Band for a very long time in a covered Pavillion. LOTS OF OLDIES AND NEWER MUSIC TOO. FUN TO WATCH Mostly younger peple have so much fun. Lots of EinProsits as the festival is mostly “Bavarian”.

                                                                          https://www.facebook.com/groups/109354655764349/

                                                                          in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1731
                                                                          Anne
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                                                                            From London:Used our Oyster cards to take the tube Down town to Trafalgar and the Covent Garden. Looks like most of the Christmas services and caroling start next week so a little early. Fun anyway and good cider and Br Ale.

                                                                            Very warm at 13 degrees and the tube, restaurants etc are baking. We have a very nice window that opens in our hotel room so ve cool for sleeping. The sun actually showed it’s face today so all is lovely.

                                                                            In Europe our favorite TV was Big Bang Theory in German but now the British have a whole channel on quiz game shows so we can reacquaint our lack of smarts with our guesses.






                                                                            in reply to: Happy birthday Fernie! #1729
                                                                            Anne
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                                                                              With Boatchick & Dave

                                                                              in reply to: Lolo & Elsa wed today #1722
                                                                              Anne
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                                                                                in reply to: Lolo & Elsa wed today #1721
                                                                                Anne
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                                                                                  in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1711
                                                                                  Anne
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                                                                                    in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1709
                                                                                    Anne
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                                                                                      Live from ZUrich: Through security with usual Louise incident . But all is well, must be her magnetism body. Everytime.

                                                                                      Difficult to say goodbye to so many good friends made in the last few days. Beautiful families and groups from Malaysia and Singapore. Some very nice Yanks and Aussies and one other Cn lady.

                                                                                      Looking forward to a relaxed pace in London. Germanic food is good but whoa a lot of pork. Zurich is a beautiful and very busy city but Sooooo oooo clean and neat.
                                                                                      We are well and slept pretty good last night at Mvinpik Hotel. Hotels for this trip have been superb!


                                                                                      in reply to: Paella party today at noon #1672
                                                                                      Anne
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                                                                                        in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1639
                                                                                        Anne
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                                                                                          From Louise:Wèather foggy so pics are not the best. On bus now, Swiss history lesson going on. Guide is great.

                                                                                          To Strasbourg yesterday which is in France, beautiful small city. Decorated to the max. Security everywhere. We were allowed in to country easily but all over city, guards with machine guns etc. We felt safe. Cars going in & out of old city searched. So our bus was parked a bit far out & we walked which is slow with some can’t go faster. Long day with local guide, then a tarte flambé & salad for lunch. Markets nice but all the same.

                                                                                          Then to a cute town of Colmar , another long walk with local guide. Group very tired , traffic heavy, short cut highway closed so had todo long route. Fog has slowed the coach down often. Found a cute very old pub & Mary Ann we had a lovely glass of Gewürztraminer with some pomme frites as lunch was worn off & will be a late dinner of duck. K had pasta! Packed bags,I managed to get some sleep last night. Sleeping pills have not helped me much.

                                                                                          Today thick fog. Jim we could not see the Rhine Falls due to fog, that’s how thick it is. We are on way to Zurich. Farewell dinner tonight, 5 min drive to the dinner so late night. We have to be at airport tomorrow at 7am. with our bags in order for security. Should be fun!!.some people have done so much shopping they need a second bag. Not me. Just a stirred mess in my bag! No time to organize.

                                                                                          We have a man on coach who missed the whole week with vertigo & have cancelled the last leg of their trip.his wife has handled it well. They took a train trip to meet us in Lake Titisee &. He is in board today. A trip from hell all the way from Australia.

                                                                                          Hope all is well at home

                                                                                          in reply to: Fiesta Hotels & Resorts #1590
                                                                                          Anne
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                                                                                            in reply to: A Time for Celebration, Giveaway #1584
                                                                                            Anne
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                                                                                              Kind and generous Brenda. Many people are signing on.

                                                                                              in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1578
                                                                                              Anne
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                                                                                                From Louise: In Lake Titisee . Awesome . View of lake. Hotels have been the best ever.Group is quite good. Met some great people we hang with mostly. One lady keeps us laughing. One young girl from California a single missed plane so missed first day. Late for departures so got tuned in but she still doesn’t get why she has to be on time.

                                                                                                The markets are beautiful but I made up my mind not to buy more Xmas decorations , have enough. Some have to buy another suitcase. Did not go on horse & carriage ride in Innsbruck, . Not as cold as thought so we have these great big fleece jackets to haul around. The Aussies are cold though.

                                                                                                Will walk about titisee today. Early start to Strasbourg & colmar tomorrow with a late night. Saturday to Zurich. Rain has stopped since yesterday. Only snow on Mts. Went up mt in Innsbruck on funicular, then a cable car. Played snowballs at top but view poor due to thick fog.

                                                                                                We must carry our passports at all times unlike other trips where we left them in safe. Guide had to take a longer route from Austria back into Germany as traffic going into Germany super slow. We sat a long time when leaving Germany into Austria & the security looked at our bus & waved us through. Guide was sure they would go through bus & check each person. We feel safe but then we do not venture out of the touristy areas or late at night .bus drops us off at door & picks us up at door in our evenings out. Guide stays with us at night during events or dinners. He is very good & checks on anyone not well etc.

                                                                                                in reply to: A quick comparison. #1576
                                                                                                Anne
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                                                                                                  Woud love to hear more details if you have time.

                                                                                                  in reply to: Upgraded buffets #1575
                                                                                                  Anne
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                                                                                                    Yes. All of the buffets have been upgraded and are getting great reviews.

                                                                                                    in reply to: A quick comparison. #1555
                                                                                                    Anne
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                                                                                                      Great to hear Brenda. Safe travels. Wow did that go by fast!

                                                                                                      in reply to: How to take a colectivo #1552
                                                                                                      Anne
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                                                                                                        Welcome Carver!

                                                                                                        in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1539
                                                                                                        Anne
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                                                                                                          Louise sent us more pics. Hofbrauhaus is a famous beer hall. Crowded. Christmas shoppers were out. Visited museum. Soup tureen similar to El Jardin!
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                                                                                                          in reply to: Live from Lokes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK #1533
                                                                                                          Anne
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                                                                                                            “Light lunch of sausages, fried bread & sauerkraut. Way too much food.”

                                                                                                            in reply to: Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful #1530
                                                                                                            Anne
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                                                                                                              From aqua excursions.com

                                                                                                              in reply to: Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful #1523
                                                                                                              Anne
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                                                                                                                Happy Thanksgiving from Kathy at White Sand

                                                                                                                in reply to: Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful #1521
                                                                                                                Anne
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                                                                                                                  Happy Thanksgiving from Mayawanabee & his bride (living vicariously)

                                                                                                                  in reply to: dress code #1517
                                                                                                                  Anne
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                                                                                                                    It was very funny because some people were bothered by that (veal) and management had the menus re-written but “veal” still was used when it should have said beef.

                                                                                                                    in reply to: dress code #1513
                                                                                                                    Anne
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                                                                                                                      I asked recently and was told it has not yet been relaxed in RM but probably will be in 2016. No long sleeves required. They do not allow tank type tops but do allow T shirt type shirts.

                                                                                                                      in reply to: Live from Lokes #1505
                                                                                                                      Anne
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                                                                                                                        Safe travel Louise. Miss you guys. Have a great trip.

                                                                                                                        Tell K I hope to have a discussion at one of the Ps in Mexico during happier times!!

                                                                                                                        in reply to: Live from Playa Mujeres #1502
                                                                                                                        Anne
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                                                                                                                          Blueskies Brenda sent us some exclusive pics. Let me know if you want a peek. Estimated completion 2017.

                                                                                                                          in reply to: Live from Playa Mujeres #1500
                                                                                                                          Anne
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                                                                                                                            Thanks so much for sharing!

                                                                                                                            in reply to: Grand Palladium Colonial #1489
                                                                                                                            Anne
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                                                                                                                              Great report! Thanks so much for sharing Brenda. It’s always fun to share our home away from home with newbies!

                                                                                                                              in reply to: Live from Playa Mujeres #1483
                                                                                                                              Anne
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                                                                                                                                Gracias Brenda. Have a wonderful time. Love the comparisons.

                                                                                                                                in reply to: 6th Punta Cana trip #1477
                                                                                                                                Anne
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                                                                                                                                  Thanks for sharing Panzita. I really musty PC one day soon!

                                                                                                                                  in reply to: Welcome ! #1053
                                                                                                                                  Anne
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                                                                                                                                    Orange “user friendly” is my speed. When Brenda joined us I gave her free reins as long as we are UF.

                                                                                                                                    in reply to: Welcome ! #991
                                                                                                                                    Anne
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                                                                                                                                      Thanks so much. Still working on it.

                                                                                                                                      in reply to: Welcome ! #972
                                                                                                                                      Anne
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                                                                                                                                        Thanks Aunty Mary. Glad you got on!

                                                                                                                                        in reply to: Welcome ! #967
                                                                                                                                        Anne
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                                                                                                                                          Jen, It will be great to finally bring your little guy to the P. Looking forward to hearing about that.

                                                                                                                                          in reply to: TBT – Unofficial Palladium featured in Palladium Magazine #963
                                                                                                                                          Anne
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                                                                                                                                            Awesome. Brings back many memories. Thanks for finding this.

                                                                                                                                            in reply to: Welcome ! #869
                                                                                                                                            Anne
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                                                                                                                                              Gracias!

                                                                                                                                              in reply to: Excellent kids club by Phillip Rourke #862
                                                                                                                                              Anne
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                                                                                                                                                Comments:Lynn Shallenberger I do not have kids…but being a former preschool teacher..I noticed how the staff engage the kids and how they care for them at lunch buffets and when they are taking them around the resort….What I have observed, the staff are amazing…and seem well trained when handeling those ” little crisis moments” that kids can have… Staff seem very well trained and Know kids well… Great Job..
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                                                                                                                                                Harriet Marels We found the kids club and all of its staff to be amazing too! Karla was particularly amazing!! She made my daughters day every day! They work extremely hard and have a great way of communicating to all nationalities! The shows they do in the evening after less than 1 hours rehearsal are fabulous too. Much love and respect for the team! ?

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                                                                                                                                                Anne
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