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Meals and Miles to the Airport

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9 Jun

I made it to Florida! After another red eye – Ben and I are once again on the east side of the US Smile Luckily, I did get some sleep on the overnight flight so it wasn’t too bad.red eyes give you red eyes

LAX has the “naked scanner” as I like to call it. I opted for a pat-down since I’m conflicted on this situation. It was no big thing at all. I was ready for a gyno exam and was delighted to find out it’s barely more than a handshake. Just sayin.airport-security-difficult-stay-closet-somewhat-topical-ecards-someecards

Since we flew into Tampa, I was determined to meet up with my favorite Orlando Tampa blogger, Meghann! She picked us up from the airport. Thanks Meghann 🙂meghann and monica bloggers

The first stop at any blogger get together is food! We went to Datz.datz in tampa

We had a lovely tempting view of the pastry case from our upstairs table. Yes, I hear you cookie. Please stop calling my name.IMG_4605 (600x800)

Ben and I shared the Madame Croquet. It was a massive ham and cheese sandwich topped with an egg.datz breakfast sandwich

It was hard to capture the beauty of this crazy sandwich in a dimly lit restaurant, but it was packed with ham and cheese.datz breakfast

Ben’s family lives in Florida (where he was born and raised), this is the reason for this trip. It’s actually an annual summer vacation to their time share. His mom and dad came to pick us up from Datz and whisked us away to eat again. (The drive is almost another hour and a half from the airport.) So if you don’t have someone yet to transport you to the airport, feel free to contact services such as that limo service near me.  To provide safe and convenient transport, book Logan Car Service now! You can also hire Flughafentaxi Wien, which provides a professional driver that will ensure your safe travel.

family at cracker barrel

My stomach has been bothering me since we got off the flight, so I didn’t order anything. But, I couldn’t resist stealing one of Jill’s (Ben’s mom) blueberry pancakes! cracker barrel blueberry pancake

We don’t have Cracker Barrel in California. This means we’re officially on vacation!monica and ben at cracker barrel

I’ll share more in a bit, but I’m all jacked up on caffeine and syrup right now. See ya soon Smile

Question: What makes you feel like you’re officially on vacation?

Ben says vacations mean beer with breakfast. I don’t know about all that, but I won’t turn down a mimosa Winking smile

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    1. jenna k says

      2011-06-12 at 2:47 am

      mmm, cracker barrel <3

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    2. Amber K says

      2011-06-10 at 8:55 am

      I know it’s a vacation when I don’t have my day planned out. On vacation I’m much more likely to go with the flow. Although I do still have to plan out some things; I can’t be too far away from allergen-free food!

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    3. erin says

      2011-06-09 at 5:45 pm

      HOLD THE PHONE…you don’t have DD or Cracker Barrel??? Why did you move back to CA again??? lol….oh that is right…snow isn’t your thing…It was 102 today in my car…UGH!!

      Reply
    4. Sarah says

      2011-06-09 at 1:18 pm

      What is it about vacations that call for EXCESSIVE alcohol consumption?? My vote for what makes a vacation= margaritas or mojitos. And when I’m SUPER in “vacation mode” pina coladas happen at an embarrassing rate.

      Reply
    5. janetha @ meals & moves says

      2011-06-09 at 12:25 pm

      That ham/cheese/egg sandwich looks incredible! Have a blast 🙂

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    6. Heather says

      2011-06-09 at 12:02 pm

      Um um um! I was one of Datz’s FIRST employees, when the building was still an empty shell!!! And then I moved to OC, and missed Datz’s.

      On vacation = waking up naturally at 6:30am, instead of hitting snooze and cursing my 7 am wake up for work time.

      Enjoy the humidity!

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    7. Hayley @ Oat Couture says

      2011-06-09 at 11:06 am

      Have a fab trip!

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    8. Veronica (Run Write Repeat) says

      2011-06-09 at 10:59 am

      Watching TV or going for a run during the day means i’m on vacation. And that is a very nice feeling 🙂

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    9. Jane says

      2011-06-09 at 10:35 am

      Sunshine, Mimosas or Bloody Marys in the morning and breakfast after 9pm (meaning I got to sleep in :), that’s my vacation definition.

      BTW, I think your link to Meghan’s blog is wrong. It’s http://mealsandmiles.com/

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    10. Jenni Warren says

      2011-06-09 at 10:19 am

      Cracker Barrel used to make me think I was on Vacation, but now I have one right down the road from me. Too bad I never find time to go anymore!
      I guess now vacation is marked by long car rides and hotel check-ins.

      Have fun in Florida! I’m in Tampa while I go to USF, and I love it here!

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    11. Chelsea says

      2011-06-09 at 10:15 am

      You’re here, youre here!! We should get together!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-06-09 at 10:51 am

        Where are you? Email me and we’ll try to work it out 🙂

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    12. Jennifer@ knackfornutrition says

      2011-06-09 at 10:10 am

      Having no concept of time always makes me feel like I am officially on vacation. Have fun!

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      • Hayley @ Oat Couture says

        2011-06-09 at 11:05 am

        It’s the same for me, that and forgetting to take my phone out… and not caring one little bit! 🙂

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    13. Amanda says

      2011-06-09 at 10:07 am

      Cracker Barrels are exciting for me. I think this makes me a nerd. I don’t know if I’ve eaten there more than once but it reminds me that I’m not home anymore.

      Mimosas.mmmmm have fun!

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    14. Cat @Breakfast to Bed says

      2011-06-09 at 10:05 am

      They used to have buckwheat cakes at cracker barrel. They were soo good.

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-06-09 at 10:51 am

        I almost got the granola pancakes even though I wasn’t hungry – they sounded so good!

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    15. Chelsea @ Go Chelsea Go! says

      2011-06-09 at 10:03 am

      Have fun in FL!! I’ll be down in St. Augustine next week for a wedding, and I’m starting to get excited for the trip!

      Also, FYI–the link in Meghann’s name in the post goes to mealsandmoves.com instead of mealsandmiles.com. Just thought you’d want to know!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-06-09 at 10:50 am

        Major fail on my part, thanks for letting me know!!!

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    16. skinnyrunner says

      2011-06-09 at 10:00 am

      im so with you on the mimosas!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-06-09 at 10:53 am

        Do we have a mimosa sponsor for the Urban Running Summit? That should be a priority.

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    17. Amanda says

      2011-06-09 at 9:51 am

      Vacation = not making the bed in the mornings and leaving toiletries out on the bathroom countertop – – two rules immediately broken from “at home” life.

      Reply
    18. Christine says

      2011-06-09 at 9:25 am

      I know I’m on vacation when I stop feeling guilty about eating (unhealthy) meals out. And when I make no effort whatsoever to fold my clothes or make my bed. Have fun in Florida!

      Reply
    19. Meghann says

      2011-06-09 at 9:23 am

      Yay for Friends!!!!!!!!! Come and visit anytime!!!

      Reply
    20. Corinne Belmonte says

      2011-06-09 at 9:15 am

      I know Im on vacation when I can’t remember what day it is. What is Cracker Barrel?? I’m from Montreal so I wouldn’t know…

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-06-09 at 10:49 am

        A little southern style restaurant in some parts of the US 🙂

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    21. Kelly says

      2011-06-09 at 9:09 am

      Welcome back to the East coast!! Ah sweet vacation!! It’s official when a frosty beverage is in hand and toes are in the sand 🙂

      Reply
    22. Kelly @foodiefresh says

      2011-06-09 at 9:03 am

      Having wine at lunch means I’m on vacation. We do love our Cracker Barrel down here in the south!

      Reply
    23. Krissy @ Shiawase Life says

      2011-06-09 at 9:02 am

      Not having to wear a watch / care about what time it is.

      Reply
    24. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

      2011-06-09 at 8:55 am

      Checking into a hotel…or pitching a tent.

      Reply

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