~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~ Bonus Material Included ~~~~~~

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~ 2007 ~~~~~~~ We decide to “Wing It” ~~~~~~~


It’s January 2007, and I’m lying on a very stiff king-sized bed in my hotel room in Colorado Springs wishing I were dead. Ok, maybe not dead, but I was certainly sick enough with the flu to wish that I was at least unconscious or in a supervised coma. :sick:

It’s a balmy –4 degrees outside with at least hip-high snow and a 30 mile per hour gale. Sunny Florida it ain’t.

Let’s face it, guys are just plain worthless when they’re sick. I recognize this “issue” with my species. We’re really just overweight wimps with a gruff façade and a receding hairline. My wife could have the flu & be missing an appendage but still find time to cook dinner, shovel the snow, and fold my underwear while putting it in the correct drawer. When I’m sick, I basically turn into a human blob of suffering that you’d think was the Bubonic plague!

So there I lay, away from home, with a fever, runny nose, body aches, and a sore throat. I have to get up off the bed and get down to the convention that I’m in town for. I have 12 employees downstairs who are in our trade show booth wondering if I think I’m too good for them simply because I didn’t help them set up the display. Truth is, I’m having trouble standing upright and the thought of working the booth for the next 6 hours is horrifying. How am going to make it?

I close my eyes for just a couple more minutes. I need to go to my “Happy Place”. Before presentations or encounters with big accounts or standing before a judge, I need to visit my "Happy Place" ever so briefly just to ease the pain and calm me down…

There I am, walking along Epcot's World Showcase pathway between Germany and Italy, sipping on a cup of Lowenbrau beer, and looking out over the blue waters of the lagoon. My family is with me and it’s just prior to noon on a beautiful, sunny fall morning. We may be heading towards England where we’ll enjoy some fish & chips or better yet, over to Canada to watch my favorite show, Off Kilter. It really doesn’t matter, I’m in my favorite place in the world with my favorite people in the world. :cloud9: It’s my Happy Place.

My eyes shoot open. I sit up and put on my polished loafers, check myself in the mirror & adjust my name badge, then head downstairs. Somewhere between the hotel room door shutting behind me and the elevator I decide, “Screw it, I need a vacation”.

The next 6 hours is handshaking and deal making. In between customers & violent coughing fits, I’m planning the trip. Sometimes, during conversation, I’m planning the trip. I’m sick & delirious from fever so oblivious to any comments made about my inattention or running nose.

Let’s see… I’m on the road and out of town until March 8th. That means the soonest we can leave is probably March 10th. Seven nights in (hopefully) sunny Florida is just what the doctor ordered. We’ll return on March 17th.

I used all my DVC points from last year and already have this year’s booked for October so I’m going to have to PAY for a room! Uff da! That’s going to be expensive. I’ll look for a 2-bedroom off-site.

I already have Annual Passes so no park tickets are required. Also, I have 200,000 frequent flier miles left so no plane tickets need to be purchased. Hotel, food, & rental car. That’s it! How expensive can that be?!?!?

I’m feeling better already. That same night after nodding numbly for hours at customer’s tales I’ve heard countless times before & still sick as a dog, I call the wife to tell her the news:

Me: “Hey honey, I decided we need to go Disney World in March for a vacation.”

Wife: “Huh?”

Me: “A vacation. We need a quick vacation. I’m going nuts!”

Wife: “Uhhh…”

Me: “Uhhh What? Come on!”

Wife: “I guess.”


Unbridled enthusiasm it wasn’t. :confused3 I then started reminding her all about the fun we have (we’ve been home less than 3 months from our last trip… you’d think she’d remember!). Finally I sense her coming around and then a little excitement. Finally! Women… Sheesh!

She’s a stay-at-home mom so there’s not a lot of preparation for her to do other than go to the bank for cash then water the plants prior to going. Not too tough! I’ll do the rest.

The Details! Oh crap! Do I have time for all the little details? Probably not. I’m really gone every single week until we leave. How am I going to find the time to plan this trip out to the “Nth” degree?

Answer: I won’t! We’re going to “Wing-It”!!! Uncharacteristically of me, we are NOT going to plan every single moment and we are NOT going to go Commando on this trip. If we want to sleep in, we will. If we don’t want to go to a theme park, we won’t. We’ll eat all counter service restaurants but maybe make ONE advanced dining reservation at the Garden Grill so the kids can get their Character “fix” out of the way.

Most important of all, we won’t bore you fine people with the excruciating minutiae we all call “pre-planning”.

That’s it! No planning. What could possibly go wrong?


Cast

Me – MDF - Buzz – 40 year old dancing banana fan :banana: Obsessive / Compulsive to a fault. Not planning this trip better could quite possibly kill me. Aka: “The Man” but I really prefer “Buzzila the Hun”

DW - Linnie the Pooh - 39 year old fan of “laughing at Buzz”. I’ve never quite understood what she’s always found so amusing about me. It’s annoying nonetheless. She will be “helping” me with this trip report. Posting her own perceived notion of events. Aka: “Lin” or ”Linnie the Pooh-head”.

DS – Trey - 7 year old goofy little nut-job. New meds = new kid. He seems so much happier on his new medication. When I told him we’re going back to WDW he said, “No, want to stay home with friends and play”. Great! He don’t even wanna go! Aka: “Moan Boy” or “Little Hun”.

DD – LeeAndra - 5 year old pretentious little girl with the characteristics of a 17 year old cheerleader. Not positive what happened with this one but I’m pretty sure the lack of a “Y” chromosome had a lot to do with it! Aka: “Loud Girl”.

[mumom95]

Great so far. You are really funny!! :happytv: Can't wait for more...

[blue_river]

YAHOOTY


Buzz and Linnie are back with more laughs!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to hear all about it :banana:


:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Luv2trav]

Yeah! I loved your last report... Can't wait to read this one.

[DisneyNutMary]

Great start, I can't wait for more.

I didn't read your last report, can you (or someone) post a link so I can read that while I wait for this trip to commence?

I found it, will be reading it this weekend

[DJR]

There I am, walking along Epcot's World Showcase pathway between Germany and Italy, sipping on a cup of Lowenbrau beer, and looking out over the blue waters of the lagoon.

Blue water??? Must be another lagoon :rotfl:

The next 6 hours is handshaking and deal making. In between customers & violent coughing fits, I’m planning the trip. Sometimes, during conversation, I’m planning the trip. I’m sick & delirious from fever so oblivious to any comments made about my inattention or running nose.

Patient zero for the next flu outbreak in Colorado!

As a male myself, looking forward to a man's perspective for a change, except for ZZub, who has his own peculiar take on DW. :laughing:

[Linnie The Pooh]

Blue water??? Must be another lagoon :rotfl:


I was thinking the same thing when I read his post. Huh? blue water? That is the swampiest looking water I've ever seen!

MDF is color blind. He can't tell blues and greens apart so I think that nasty green water looks beautifully bright blue to him!

[blue_river]

Let’s face it, guys are just plain worthless when they’re sick. I recognize this “issue” with my species. We’re really just overweight wimps with a gruff façade and a receding hairline. My wife could have the flu & be missing an appendage but still find time to cook dinner, shovel the snow, and fold my underwear while putting it in the correct drawer. When I’m sick, I basically turn into a human blob of suffering that you’d think was the Bubonic plague!

Ain't that the truth!!! http://bestsmileys.com/lol/19.gif



Unbridled enthusiasm it wasn’t. :confused3 I then started reminding her all about the fun we have (we’ve been home less than 3 months from our last trip… you’d think she’d remember!). Finally I sense her coming around and then a little excitement. Finally! Women… Sheesh!

Sheesh is right! What's wrong with you Linnie?? This is Disney World we're talking about here :confused3

Buzz - if you ever need someone to tag along - call this family (only if it's your treat :lmao: )

Most important of all, we won’t bore you fine people with the excruciating minutiae we all call “pre-planning”.


Hrm...pre-planning doesn't bore a real DIS fan :confused:


That’s it! No planning. What could possibly go wrong?

This is where the fun begins :rotfl:


Have a great trip you guys! :dance3:

[NewJersey]

Have a great trip!! :thumbsup2

Love the pre report.

[Montana Disney Fan]

Patient zero for the next flu outbreak in Colorado!
I was waiting for someone to give me grief about that. This is a very funny statement though. :lmao:

Blue water??? Must be another lagoon :rotfl:

Huh? blue water? That is the swampiest looking water I've ever seen!

Hey! It's my "Happy Place" so if I want the water blue, it's blue! ;)

Hrm...pre-planning doesn't bore a real DIS fan

It's only sour grapes since I didn't have very much time to plan. Due to my spur-of-the-moment preparation, I've booked us a nice "Lean-To" against the backside of a Wal-Mart for our accommodations. :scared: The good news is it's only $275 / night! :banana:

From a scale of 1 -10, I believe the crowd level is supposed to be around 37 while we're down there (Spring Break). I had to call and make Priority Seating arrangements for that Taco Stand across from Pirates of the Caribbean. :headache:

We are taking just ONE bag down. Can you believe that!?!? We just finished packing. It only weighs 49 lbs so we shouldn't have to pay the airlines the penalty for overweight.

[Linnie The Pooh]

Sheesh is right! What's wrong with you Linnie?? This is Disney World we're talking about here

;) I think I was just confused. :confused3 He always says we should do a spring vacation, but we never do. I didn't think he was serious!!

I'm very excited to go. I can't wait!! Our bag is packed and weighs 49 pounds!! The kids are excited too-they didn't want to go at first, but now they do!

We're just winging it on this trip-as Buzz said, what could possibly go wrong?? Well, a lot. I'm a little nervous as this is very out of character for Buzz. I'm a little concerned for his sanity. He is not a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants type guy. Come to think of it, none of us are. This could be real uh, interesting.

At least this time he doesn't want to figure out a way to have the bagel dogs waiting for us in Orlando! :scared:

And away we go! :goofy:

[DisneyNutMary]

MDF, I read you Oct 06 trip report today. Now I can't wait for this trip.
I like your TR writing style, you are so real. I'm surprised you didn't get totally flamed for some things in your TR.
You have guts, man, and I like that.

Have a great trip.

[OhMari]

;) I think I was just confused. :confused3 He always says we should do a spring vacation, but we never do. I didn't think he was serious!!

I'm very excited to go. I can't wait!! Our bag is packed and weighs 49 pounds!! The kids are excited too-they didn't want to go at first, but now they do!

We're just winging it on this trip-as Buzz said, what could possibly go wrong?? Well, a lot. I'm a little nervous as this is very out of character for Buzz. I'm a little concerned for his sanity. He is not a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants type guy. Come to think of it, none of us are. This could be real uh, interesting.

At least this time he doesn't want to figure out a way to have the bagel dogs waiting for us in Orlando! :scared:

And away we go! :goofy:


I wish my dh would get sick and decides he hates winter and surprise me with a trip. But oh, no, I got a 44 ft trailer in my driveway today. He is so proud.

Glad to see another report started, Is he's kidding about the Walmart leanto, actually, "Celebration" is in Walmart's back yard, is that why the leanto is so expensive?

[serendipity]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! You're back! And here I was thinking I wouldn't get to here another for months yet. Just don't go eating any bagel dogs okay?

[Montana Disney Fan]

We're just getting ready to head to he airport. I'm not sure if the "Lean-To" we're staying at has internet but it should. I'll post the next installment "Live" from the World. Wish us luck! :earsboy:

[50 years Too!]

Good Luck.
Hope you can report live!

[Disneyland_Mama]

Yup, I'm jumpin' onboard early!

I can't wait to read all about the Adventures of MDF, Linny the Pooh, Moan Boy and Loud Girl! :happytv:

And just "wingin'" it this time?? Ohhhh, this is going to be fabulous! :goodvibes

Have a great trip! :)

[blue_river]

It's only sour grapes since I didn't have very much time to plan. Due to my spur-of-the-moment preparation, I've booked us a nice "Lean-To" against the backside of a Wal-Mart for our accommodations. :scared: The good news is it's only $275 / night! :banana:

We are taking just ONE bag down. Can you believe that!?!? We just finished packing. It only weighs 49 lbs so we shouldn't have to pay the airlines the penalty for overweight.


A "Lean-To" that only costs $275 a night? Hrm...I seem to remember you complaining about that offsite place you stayed at on your last trip - it was mansion compared to ASMo :lmao:

ONE bag? :eek: After seeing the pictures of your closet Linnie, I do find that hard to believe. I'm guessing you were bullied into that one - poor girl :hug:


I think I was just confused. He always says we should do a spring vacation, but we never do. I didn't think he was serious!!

I'm very excited to go. I can't wait!! Our bag is packed and weighs 49 pounds!! The kids are excited too-they didn't want to go at first, but now they do!

Yes, it must have been confusion :rolleyes1
You're going to have a blast! :yay:

We're just winging it on this trip-as Buzz said, what could possibly go wrong?? Well, a lot. I'm a little nervous as this is very out of character for Buzz. I'm a little concerned for his sanity. He is not a fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants type guy. Come to think of it, none of us are. This could be real uh, interesting.



:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Don't be nervous....let it go.....embrace it ;)

[blue_river]

We're just getting ready to head to he airport. I'm not sure if the "Lean-To" we're staying at has internet but it should. I'll post the next installment "Live" from the World. Wish us luck! :earsboy:

So you changed your mind already? :woohoo:

I'll be sure to check back later this evening then!

OH and Good Luck :banana:

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~ 2007 ~~~~~~~ Buzzila the Hun ~~~~~~~

Nature demands that I attack projects with a vengeance. I am “man” after all. As all things in my life, vacations need to be attacked and conquered for me to feel any sort of satisfaction. This is how I relax.

I know, I know… it’s an issue. :sad2:

Unfortunately, without proper preparation, how does one conquer anything? Sheer determination and will power help, but nothing can beat hours or days of excruciating preparation and pre-planning.

Is it at all possible for me to enjoy something without actually trying to conquer it? We just may find out.

Instead of leading my men on full-scale, well thought out invasions, I may have to settle for small skirmishes and mini-victories. We will become a Walt Disney World Guerilla Force, content on finding small holes in the system and exploiting them to our advantage. Without proper planning, it is the best that I can hope for.

My men are well trained; the most senior of my fighting force having been to WDW 8 times before. The other two have a combined 10 visits. Hopefully our experience will help us overcome our lack of preparation.

One of the problems with this mission is finding out it’s one of the busiest times of year for WDW. We always go every October and the crowd levels are around a 5 (out of 10). Doing a little research, I find that the expected crowd levels are 8 and 9 for the time we are down there in March. Spring break for a lot of schools apparently (for the record, I’m against all extended school breaks).

Lack of preparation coupled with extreme crowd conditions could equate to mission failure.

It will be my job to keep the enthusiasm and attitude at a maximum level. My experienced team of guerilla warriors will have to adapt and overcome odds. I believe it can be done. The goal: Fun. Nothing short of having fun will be acceptable.

All we need is a War Cry & a Battle Flag. Both will be a tough sell to my second in command, but I shall demand it. pirate:

She can’t stop me from having a War Cry. I will holler my War Cry at the rope drop, leading my men into battle. Since they’re both young and impressionable, I may just be able to get the little commandos to join in my morning ritual.

Yes, a War Cry is necessary. Why? My War Cry will be used to motivate my warriors, terrify those around me (along with my wife) and instill a sense of esprit de corps in the unit.

However, getting her to hang our Battle Flag on the stroller every morning upon entering the parks and on the antenna of the rental car at the end of the day could prove to be difficult. I shall have to use my ultimate authority as the Force Commander to get her to submit. Once again, I shall demand it. :rolleyes:

What do you guys think? Will Pooh-head buy it?


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW200627.JPG

My “A” Team receives a briefing from one of Big Cheese’s lieutenants. October 2006.

[mmeb144]

However, getting her to hang our Battle Flag on the stroller every morning upon entering the parks and on the antenna of the rental car at the end of the day could prove to be difficult. I shall have to use my ultimate authority as the Force Commander to get her to submit. Once again, I shall demand it.

What do you guys think? Will Pooh-head buy it?


Do the colors go with the stroller and rental car? These things are important! :hippie:

Marie

[DisneyNutMary]

MDF, I think the REAL general in your army is going to overrule the flag. SHe looks like a tough cookie. I bet she's not only tough, but nice enough to let you think you are in charge.;)

How is the weather, and the crowd levels so far? I was in WDW the last weekend in March last year, and the crowds were lower than i expected, and the weather was great- no humidity, no rain, and tolerable temperatures.

[ClaraBug]

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

More, more!!!

OMG, this is the funniest and funnest Trippie!!:thumbsup2

[Montana Disney Fan]

MDF, I think the REAL general in your army is going to overrule the flag. SHe looks like a tough cookie. I bet she's not only tough, but nice enough to let you think you are in charge.;)

How is the weather, and the crowd levels so far? I was in WDW the last weekend in March last year, and the crowds were lower than i expected, and the weather was great- no humidity, no rain, and tolerable temperatures.

Just by looking at my wife you've nailed her! How funny :rotfl2:

The weather can be described with one word: Pefect. 80 degrees during the day with sunny skies and a couple of clouds and slight breeze. Evenings are 65 with stars in the sky and no breeze. The best weather I've seen since coming down here.

Crowd levels are not bad. Yesterday (Sun, Mar 11) we went to Epcot and it felt the same or a little more crowded than when we go in October.

Today was Epcot again (our favorite park) and it WAS crowded!!

I don't want to spoil the trip report but I've got to let everyone know that we SLEPT IN this morning for the first time in ALL our vacations down here. It was awesome. We didn't arrive at Epcot until 10:45. It felt soooooo good. I've got some good stories about what happend next.

Do the colors go with the stroller and rental car? These things are important!

LOL :lmao: Good point! More to this coming up in the next installment.

So you changed your mind already?

No, the meat of the report will start this Saturday when we get home. However, I will be posting a couple of times this week on a few minor issues. I just can't help myself. I have to let people know how crazy we are. Why do we put ourselves thru this? Why can't I evern go to SeaWorld or Universal? What is wrong with us? All Very Good Question! :banana:

A "Lean-To" that only costs $275 a night? Hrm...I seem to remember you complaining about that offsite place you stayed at on your last trip - it was mansion compared to ASMo

Wait until you see the pictures of this place! The funny thing is that right now, we kind of like it. I've got a picture of the 40 year old hair dryer hanging on the wall in the bathroom. I can't believe the thing even works!

I can't wait to read all about the Adventures of MDF, Linny the Pooh, Moan Boy and Loud Girl.

Thanks. I think I purposely seek out problem areas in the parks just so something happens to us and I can report about it. Uff da, I DO need help! :confused3

Pooh-head says "Hi". This hotel has no Internet so I'm at one of two Internet Cafe's on the property. This place is HUGE! Anyway, Pooh is at the room giving the kids a much needed bath. Apparently, the pool water didn't get all the grime off them.

[mas6010]

Oh, I am so jealous right now. Have fun and can't wait to read more. :surfweb:

[serendipity]

Seriously.......can you just move into the Cinderella suite so I can read this every afternoon?


.......anxiously awaiting more :goodvibes

[blue_river]

Nature demands that I attack projects with a vengeance. I am “man” after all.


You're not the real BUZZ! You're - you're just an action figure :rotfl2:


My men are well trained; the most senior of my fighting force having been to WDW 8 times before. The other two have a combined 10 visits. Hopefully our experience will help us overcome our lack of preparation.


:thumbsup2 to the Troop


Lack of preparation coupled with extreme crowd conditions could equate to mission failure.

Crowds? You can blink em' to death :rolleyes1


All we need is a War Cry & a Battle Flag. Both will be a tough sell to my second in command, but I shall demand it. pirate:

Years of Academy training wasted :sad2:


What do you guys think? Will Pooh-head buy it?

I think your ranger sense is a little wacky :rotfl:


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW200627.JPG




Beautiful Family :)


I loved this piece! Hope you have some more coming before the trip report starts to tide us over :3dglasses

[DJR]

Wait until you see the pictures of this place! The funny thing is that right now, we kind of like it. I've got a picture of the 40 year old hair dryer hanging on the wall in the bathroom. I can't believe the thing even works!

Do tell, how is the outhouse? Does it have indoor plumbing or do you have to carry your own water?

[Goofster57]

Buzz,
Looking forward to another great ride.

[Montana Disney Fan]

Do tell, how is the outhouse? Does it have indoor plumbing or do you have to carry your own water?

LOL :lmao: It's not THAT bad, but seriously, it needs help. Like I said though, we really like it. It's got a lot of convenient things about it. I'll do a whole post on just the accomodations.

Beautiful Family

Thank you :)

Seriously.......can you just move into the Cinderella suite so I can read this every afternoon?

My wife keeps asking me "I wonder how we can get chosen to stay in Cinderella's castle"? We've seen pictures of it... It's WAY cool!!

Buzz, Looking forward to another great ride.

Thanks Goof, good to see you back. Will be posting an installment tomorrow.

:banana:

[Linnie The Pooh]

Hi everyone. Once again, I am typing on this tiny little laptop of Buzz's with my giant man hands. We finally figured out that we DO have internet service in our room but this dainty little computer is tough for me to use so I’ll have to wait til we’re home before I do my official posts. BTW, I do not like being called Linnie the Pooh head, Buzz. That’s not my name.

Hi Blue! We mailed the postcards today. I did the messages for both so hopefully they’re not too lame. I hope they make it to you!

My personal mission for this trip? Buy a pair of Mickey crocs for my mom. She loves Mickey and she loves Crocs so they’re a perfect combination for her. I will be happy if Buzzo the Clown lets me do a little shopping on our night out and I fulfill this mission. It may take some serious finagling. He hates to shop-I love it. I need to shop….

Our hotel room isn’t that bad, but the hair dryer is hilarious. I never thought it’d actually dry my hair, but it did. I’ve never seen a contraption like this before.

More to come… Linnie the “not” Pooh-head :)

[blue_river]

Hi everyone. Once again, I am typing on this tiny little laptop of Buzz's with my giant man hands. We finally figured out that we DO have internet service in our room but this dainty little computer is tough for me to use so I’ll have to wait til we’re home before I do my official posts. BTW, I do not like being called Linnie the Pooh head, Buzz. That’s not my name.

Tell Buzz to get a bigger laptop! I don't think you're going to change him Linnie :sad2:



Hi Blue! We mailed the postcards today. I did the messages for both so hopefully they’re not too lame. I hope they make it to you!

:woohoo: The girls are going to be surprised :)


My personal mission for this trip? Buy a pair of Mickey crocs for my mom. She loves Mickey and she loves Crocs so they’re a perfect combination for her. I will be happy if Buzzo the Clown lets me do a little shopping on our night out and I fulfill this mission. It may take some serious finagling. He hates to shop-I love it. I need to shop….

I hear ya about the shopping! Good luck with the Crocs.


Our hotel room isn’t that bad, but the hair dryer is hilarious. I never thought it’d actually dry my hair, but it did. I’ve never seen a contraption like this before.

Can't wait till you get back so we can see some pics!! :3dglasses

At least tell us what restaurants you've eaten at and save the details for when you get back.

Hope you're having FUN :cheer2:

[Goofster57]

Shopping, Shopping, Shopping…

No wonder men lose their hair :confused3

[csuzannet]

It seems to me that if the parks are crowded enough, a battle flag would a handy way to mark your rental car in the parking lot.

I always seem to get a silver rental car that looks just like EVERY other car in the lot and NOTHING like mine at home. So even when I faithfully right down my section and row, I'm never sure which particular silver rental car is mine!

:)

[KathyRN137]

the meat of the report will start this Saturday when we get home.

Can't wait! :thumbsup2 It's already on my calendar!

Kathy

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~ 2007 ~~~~~~~ Nix’d Experiments ~~~~~~~


I’m all about trying something new. Adventurous, courageous, experimental, foolhardy, idiotic… these are all words that describe Buzzila the Hun to a “tee”. :banana:

However, my partner (& wife) isn’t exactly what you’d call… “foolhardy”. Being a mom, things are expected of you. One of the things expected of you is to keep your significant other in “check”. Pooh-head does a good job of this. ::yes::

Here are a few of the experiments I volunteered to usher into our “vacation” lives that were shot down quicker than a lost duck in Montana during hunting season:

-The “one outfit” experiment. I thought it would be fun to just pack one pair of shorts, shirt, socks and underwear then wear the exact same outfit every single day for a week on vacation. Sure, pictures would be “blah” but think of all the extra suitcase room!

-The “battle flag” experiment. This met with a lot more resistance than I had originally anticipated. Apparently, tying a flag with a fire breathing dragon & the name “Mills” written in old world script to our stroller and the antenna of our car every day wasn’t what she considered to be part of the vacation “experience”. :confused3

-The “Chop Wizard” experiment. In one of my many nights in hotel rooms over the past 4 months, I watched an info-mercial for the Vadallia Chop Wizard. It was AWESOME. It’s a slice-and-dicer machine that is compact and cuts potatoes, veggies, cheese or fingers in seconds flat… so, I bought it. I thought it would be a good idea to pack it, take it on vacation, and have the wife cook us up a nice stir-fry while we’re down there. Apparently, I thought wrong.

-The “all beer for a day” diet. Being adventurous, I thought it might be fun to try to go an entire day with nothing but beer for my diet. :drinking1 For breakfast, I was thinking a nice Pilsner since they are light. For lunch, maybe a three or four Heffeveizens (German wheat beer) and then for dinner and dessert, I was thinking maybe a sixer of Bud with a couple of Crown Royal shots. This idea didn’t go over well as I was denied before having time to explain myself.

The other experiments I decided to keep to myself since they were mostly just being shot down or simply ignored anyway. Stay tuned for the results…

To understand a Mills Trip Report better, you must first become familiar with Mills Lingo. Here we go:

GAT – Gauntlet Avoidance Tactic. At WDW, there are many times when you come across a large group of meandering vacationers who are in your way. When this happens, Buzz kicks in the GAT and we are able to bypass the throng with as few casualties as possible.

AU – A reference to my son’s handicap without tipping him off that we’re talking about him.

Egg-Timers – Annoying People. Anyone moving slowly in front of me in the park is immediately dubbed an Egg-Timer. Generally, the GAT is soon to follow.

Lurpin’- Any food or drink that is REALLY good is “Lurpin”. For instance, that half-cooked turkey leg the theme parks sell that looks like it came off a dinosaur is "Lurpin". :thumbsup2

Ungowa!!!!! – The War Cry pirate: that Loud Girl & I ultimately came up with. Our back up is Kowabunga.

Buggin’ or “Bug”- When anyone loses their cool, they’re “Buggin”. The boy in particular. Loud Girl will even come and tell me… “Dad, Trey is buggin”.

For Example: Loud Girl cries “Ungowa” in Epcot for no apparent reason (like she usually does), causing the Egg-Timers in front of us to stop short (probably in terror). Performing my GAT to get around them without losing stride causes Moan Boy to drop his Lurpin’ chicken strip which then kicks off an episode of AU where he starts to “Bug”.

You get the picture. Now we can proceed.

[DisneyNutMary]

For Example:[/b] Loud Girl cries “Ungowa” in Epcot for no apparent reason (like she usually does), causing the Egg-Timers in front of us to stop short (probably in terror). Performing my GAT to get around them without losing stride causes Moan Boy to drop his Lurpin’ chicken strip which then kicks off an episode of AU where he starts to “Bug”.

You get the picture. Now we can proceed.

:lmao: :lmao:
I am ready, bring on the trippie with all the Millsisms

[crzyred]

i need to learn to not have anything in my mouth as i read this! i just spit water all over my laptop!! too funny!!:lmao:

[mumom95]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I am laughing so hard I almost wet my pants.

I can't wait to read more!!

[Goofster57]

To understand a Mills Trip Report better, you must first become familiar with Mills Lingo.

Is there a Tutorial CD we can purchase to further or education, maybe available on a late night infomercial?

I can see it now sitting in front of my computer learning “Mills Lingo” while preparing my Bagel Dogs by chopping them into bite size pieces in my newly obtained “Chop Wizard”

[serendipity]

-"The “battle flag” experiment. This met with a lot more resistance than I had originally anticipated. Apparently, tying a flag with a fire breathing dragon & the name “Mills” written in old world script to our stroller and the antenna of our car every day wasn’t what she considered to be part of the vacation “experience”."

Oh my god I almost died laughing this and then I came to......

-"The “all beer for a day” diet. Being adventurous, I thought it might be fun to try to go an entire day with nothing but beer for my diet. For breakfast, I was thinking a nice Pilsner since they are light. For lunch, maybe a three or four Heffeveizens (German wheat beer) and then for dinner and dessert, I was thinking maybe a sixer of Bud with a couple of Crown Royal shots. This idea didn’t go over well as I was denied before having time to explain myself."

Then I actually did hurl over with laughter. Here I am picturing a mixture of you meets Homer Simpson. Too funny!!!

And I'm with Goofster, I want the tutorial CD also!

[blue_river]

Shopping, Shopping, Shopping…

No wonder men lose their hair :confused3

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I missed this comment yesterday.

Nice try Goofster ;)

[blue_river]

I’m all about trying something new. Absentminded, confused, extremist, foolish, idiotic… these are all words that describe Buzilla the Hun to a “tee”. :banana:

These are all words that describe most men :lmao:


However, my partner (& wife) isn’t exactly what you’d call… “foolhardy”. Being a mom, things are expected of you. One of the things expected of you is to keep your significant other in “check”. Pooh-head does a good job of this. ::yes::

Yes and you make her work extra hard :teeth:

A big :thumbsup2 for Linnie


-The “one outfit” experiment. I thought it would be fun to just pack one pair of shorts, shirt, socks and underwear then wear the exact same outfit every single day for a week on vacation. Sure, pictures would be “blah” but think of all the extra suitcase room!

:faint:

Silly man, we need the extra suitcase room from our shopping expeditions! :sad2:

To understand a Mills Trip Report better, you must first become familiar with Mills Lingo.

:rotfl2:
You are a riot Buzz! Anxious to read what you have prepared for us today.

[Montana Disney Fan]

These are all words that describe most men

Hey!!! Those aren't my words LOL :rotfl:


Here I am picturing a mixture of you meets Homer Simpson

LOL, ya I guess that is VERY Homer-Like. Scary!

Is there a Tutorial CD we can purchase to further or education, maybe available on a late night infomercial?

I can see it now sitting in front of my computer learning “Mills Lingo” while preparing my Bagel Dogs by chopping them into bite size pieces in my newly obtained “Chop Wizard”

I'm never going to live those Bagel Dogs down am I :banana:

It seems to me that if the parks are crowded enough, a battle flag would a handy way to mark your rental car in the parking lot.

I always seem to get a silver rental car that looks just like EVERY other car in the lot and NOTHING like mine at home. So even when I faithfully right down my section and row, I'm never sure which particular silver rental car is mine!

The battle flag would be handy to mark the rental car but I wanted to take it off once we got to the parks so we could put it on the stroller. Both were denied.

It's funny walking thru the parking lots as almost every car is either a Pontiac G6 or a Mini-Van. Ours is a bright red G6 thinking it would be distinctive but there are a couple thousand of them at every single parking lot. oh well :confused3

[Disneyolic]

Well I happened to mosey on over to this report and am signing right up!!! So far it lives up to my high standards. :rotfl2: I can't wait for more!

[Montana Disney Fan]

oops posted under Buzz's name.

[Linnie The Pooh]

I was trying to avoid using the itty bitty lap top but I have to share my experience with my DD. The week before we left, Buzz was trying to get us all on board with his experiments that got nixed, yes by me, the sensible one. Loud Girl was the only one who was excited about the war cry. Just to be ornery, I refused to even say the word. So here we were in the very crowded grocery store and she rips off a very loud UNGOWA!!!! She nearly caused a riot. I shop at the same time every week so I have become friendly with the others who shop at that time as well. Needless to say, I may have to change my shopping day when we get home.

The other nixed experiments were all met with a truckload of resistance from me as well. Here it is our last day and I just realized Buzz did wear the same stretchy shorts all week. I should’ve been more observant-he got that experiment half way complete. :rolleyes:

There was no way that chop wizard was going to Disney World with us. I love to cook but not on vacation. I haven’t had the chance to use that contraption yet, but it did get a good review in Reader’s Digest. Buzz kept harping on me at home to send away for one b/c I completely fall apart when I cut onions with tears running down my face and eyes burning. I hope it works. I kept putting off sending away for it b/c I hate to pay shipping and I knew it would be in the store soon and sure enough, Buzz found it, bought it, then wanted to bring it on vacation. He’s always thinking of me. :headache:

We’ve had some great meals on this trip, but due to my extremely sensitive G.I. system, I was down for the count today. The crew played at the pool while I tried to get myself healed up. I need to be more careful about what I eat from now on. Either that or I caught one heck of a stomach bug. Buzz got me some meds and I’m doing better now, but wow. I was a sick pup today.:sick: If I remember right, I was sick on our last vacation too. What is up with that!!

Also, I completed my mission of getting my mom some Mickey crocs. I was going to surprise her, but ended up having to check on her size and color preference and called her, tipping her off. I also got her a Mickey and Minnie decoration for each one. She was excited but I think she’s more excited that we’re coming home. I’m ready to go home too. Vacation was fun though. I wish we could do this more often. Three weeks a year isn’t enough! ;)

[jcc0621]

HAve never read one of your reports before but I am loving this:thumbsup2 I can't wait to hear the complete trip review when you get home. My husband thinks I am the only Disney nut out there, now I can show him that I am not:banana:

[pixie dust 112]

Buzz and Linnie with a surprise TR!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: This made my day! How can you have been here over a week without me seeing it!?! Have a safe trip home tomorrow and hurry up and start posting about the trip!!!!!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Linnie~ True story ~My laptop died last week and I had to get a new one. I got a small one because I love how compact it is. DH said that's an awefully small keyboard. I told him it's ok I don't have man hands like Linnie the Pooh!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: He just looked at me like I'm crazy!

[KathyRN137]

:hourglass Okay, its Saturday! You promised....

[wiggles02]

I haven't checked trip reports in a while and was happy to see a report from you! I enjoyed your last one. Makes me excited for our May trip. Can't wait for the next installment!

[LovintheLodge]

It took your wife's post to make me remember you guys. Your last trip report was hilarious! Love your writing style. Looking forward to more.

[JJBEAN]

This TR is hilarious! You have a great writing style...I cannot wait to read more!! :wizard:

[medicgirl911]

Wow I hadn't read any of your other TR's...but this is a crack up:rotfl:

You know with your experiments, I really do think the "wear the same clothes all week" could have been sucessful in more than one way. Save suitcase room..Yep, but it would also provide for great crowd control by about day 3. There would be no invasion of your personal space. You would not have to perfrom the GAT manuver, people would give you your own wide path. Battle cry in the morning...no need people would stay a good 10 feet downwind and be sure to go the opposite direction from you and your family. I really think you were onto something with this one!!!:thumbsup2

[Montana Disney Fan]

Just walked in the door. Got Pooh-Head unpacking :cool1:

Anyway, had a HORRIFIC day of travel but had time to kick out our first REAL trip report post. I have to transfer it from the laptop and will do that a little later.

For any that might be interested, here is the link to our report from October.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1244682


He just looked at me like I'm crazy!
now I can show him that I am not
Yup, we're all lunatics here at the DIS. At least as far as the mouse in concerned. :upsidedow


Okay, its Saturday! You promised....
Patience young lady. Patience :)


Makes me excited for our May trip
We already started planning and talking about our October trip. We're sicko's who really need help. No, really! :eek:


Your last trip report was hilarious! Love your writing style
I cannot wait to read more!!
Thanks you two. I appreciate it.


Battle cry in the morning...no need people would stay a good 10 feet downwind and be sure to go the opposite direction from you and your family. I really think you were onto something with this one
LOL!! :rotfl2: Ya, but you're forgetting one thing... I liked hollering the war cry every morning. I also yelled it on roller coasters and sometimes during lunch. :banana:

[blue_river]

So here we were in the very crowded grocery store and she rips off a very loud UNGOWA!!!! She nearly caused a riot. I shop at the same time every week so I have become friendly with the others who shop at that time as well. Needless to say, I may have to change my shopping day when we get home.

:rotfl2: I would have turned 3 shades of RED!



The other nixed experiments were all met with a truckload of resistance from me as well. Here it is our last day and I just realized Buzz did wear the same stretchy shorts all week. I should’ve been more observant-he got that experiment half way complete. :rolleyes:


http://bestsmileys.com/lol/4.gif

We’ve had some great meals on this trip, but due to my extremely sensitive G.I. system, I was down for the count today. The crew played at the pool while I tried to get myself healed up. I need to be more careful about what I eat from now on. Either that or I caught one heck of a stomach bug. Buzz got me some meds and I’m doing better now, but wow. I was a sick pup today.:sick: If I remember right, I was sick on our last vacation too. What is up with that!!

Sorry to hear that Linnie. At least it was only for one day! :grouphug:

Also, I completed my mission of getting my mom some Mickey crocs. I was going to surprise her, but ended up having to check on her size and color preference and called her, tipping her off. I also got her a Mickey and Minnie decoration for each one. She was excited but I think she’s more excited that we’re coming home. I’m ready to go home too. Vacation was fun though. I wish we could do this more often. Three weeks a year isn’t enough! ;)

That's mothers for ya :goodvibes

You're very fortunate to be able to go three weeks a year - every year :dance3:
I'm soooooo jealous but happy for you at the same time. :yay:

[blue_river]

Just walked in the door. Got Pooh-Head unpacking :cool1:

Anyway, had a HORRIFIC day of travel but had time to kick out our first REAL trip report post. I have to transfer it from the laptop and will do that a little later.



WELCOME BACK!!!!


Now for the really GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD stuff
:cheer2:

:woohoo:

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~ 2007 ~~~~~~~~ We Annoy People



There were 500,000 delayed flights in 2006 and the travel experts are predicting a 10% increase in 2007 so the odds are pretty good you’re going to have a delay of some kind while traveling.

The odds go up as you add “segments” to your trip. Living in Montana, we have to fly to Denver first before we go to Orlando, thus 2 segments each direction.

Now, throw in the fact that it’s spring break for much of the country and snow storms in the Northeast and you’ve got a recipe for mass chaos. :crazy2:

Being mild mannered and the relaxed-type, I’m very easy to travel with. ;)

Since December, I’ve been on over 50 flights with probably 1/3 of them delayed for a variety of reasons. Recently, I was stuck in the Washington D.C. airport (Reagan) for 9 hours because of storms in Chicago. A delayed flight out of Dallas caused me to miss a flight from Denver to home due to a late arriving flight crew.

It’s always something and it’s best to just plan for it. If you expect for it to happen, and it doesn’t, well that’s just a treat that you can savor.

The best part about airline travel is the safety record. You have a 1 in 25 million chance of dying while in an airplane. Believe it or not, you have a 1 in 2 million chance of dying by falling out of bed which just seems ridiculous to me. Oh, and for those wondering, you have a 1 in 5,000 chance of dying while riding in an automobile.

But I digress.

My warriors and I were up and at ‘em early the morning of our departure but our flight didn’t leave until 10:30 a.m. so we really didn’t have to hurry. Not having to hurry though is inconsequential as everything in my life is an emergency and needs immediate attention (once again, it's an issue). I jump up out of bed and sound off the war cry trying stir up the troops. I’m cracking the whip on this trip right from the start. Best to let ‘em know who’s in charge early on. :darth:

The long-term parking lot at Billings Logan International Airport (I’m serious… that’s the name!) was full due to spring break so I parked in short term. What the heck, it’s only $7 per day instead of $5. Remember, this is Montana were talking about.

I know everyone at the airport so we’re upgraded by one of the gate agents I know and passed thru security quickly as I know all of them also. Our first segment to Denver went off without a hitch.

We arrive at DIA as scheduled and check the Departure board for our next flight. On time. Great. Traveling with a little boy with disabilities is tough. It’s even tougher when he has to wait around for long extended periods of time.

We hit McDucks then head to the Red Carpet room to relax and wait. Since I’m Obsessive / Compulsive, I check the board again and again and find that our flight is all of a sudden delayed for an hour. Lin begins to get nervous as she expects Moan Boy to start turning on us like a diseased badger. He began to “bug” a little as our one hour delay turned into an hour and half and beyond.

To ease mom’s pain, I went & purchased us each a glass of Cabernet wine (yes, it's afternoon now). She had hers all of two seconds before she dumped half of it on her white Disneyland shirt. She looked and smelled like an out-of-work Turkish hooker. :love2:

Now, here is the really strange part. Here she is with wine dumped all over her white shirt, waiting on our plane to arrive so we can board, and she looks in her backpack and pulls out a bottle of “Wine Away”. Have you heard of this stuff? I’m not sure what it’s made of but it smells of citrus. Anyway, it went thru security in Billings because they barely even checked us since they all know me. Why she had it with her is a mystery to me but that woman is prepared for EVERYTHING. That’s why I keep her around. :love:

So now she heads to the bathroom with her “Wine Away” to try and remove the multiple stains that are setting in. Loud Girl decides to go and help her. :rolleyes: About this time, Moan Boy is writhing around on the ground in ADD agony wanting to get on a plane, any plane, so that he’s not just sitting around with nothing to do. Well, he’s over near the window and cuts a big hunk of skin off his middle finger from the metal frame around the outside. :sad2:

By the time mom gets back, Moan Boy is bleeding & wailing like a stuck pig and the mostly business travelers in the private club are looking at us with annoyance and a little curiosity. This is a show they don’t get to witness too often.

Now mom is off to the Red Carpet room’s front desk to see if they have Band Aids (I guess she’s not prepared for EVERYTHING after all). Moan boy goes with her to get patched up while Loud Girl stays behind to tell me all about her bathroom experience with mom. Her story is littered with the words “poop” and “stinky” and soon many of the suit-clad business travelers are moving away from our section. Apparently, they’d had enough. I’d have left also but I’m sure Loud Girl would have just followed me.

After many finger kisses and cuddling, Moan Boy recovers from the tragedy as our airplane arrives and is ready for boarding. Unfortunately, our seats are unexpectedly not “together”. Coupled with the recent injury, this could send Moan Boy over the edge… :confused:

[crzyred]

oh boy, i hate airport delays. i'm a normal ( i use that word relatively loosely) 22 yr. old and i can't stand them, i get whinny and irritable. i'm glad to see that you guys made it there and back in one piece. can't wait to hear the rest of this report!!

[Disneyland_Mama]

Wait.... wait.... OK, got it! :thumbsup2:

A perfect mental picture of the Red Carpet Room shenanigans. :rotfl2:

I do think Linnie, your pre-trip illnesses are quite suspicious. :scratchin Could it be your psyche? Are you mentallly preparing for UNGOWA!! and smelly stretch shorts? :rotfl:

I love reading your TR's. You and Linnie have perfect comedic timing!

[DisneyNutMary]

Welcome Home!!!

Sorry about your flight delays. I wish all airports had kid occupying diversions, like playgrounds, tvs, etc. So many kids travel on planes today, that it would make sense to occupy them.
$7.00 per day parking, it short-term?:eek: We pay $15.00 per day in economy parking, and it's a long bus ride from there to the terminal.... I am so jealous.

[Montana Disney Fan]

Oh, and sorry for no pictures yet. They're coming. I just have to get them uploaded which takes a little time and now Pooh-head is cracking the whip on me with the "Honey-do" list.

[remfam5]

Yea! You guys are back, doing another report! I love that the 2 of you report together. It makes for such great comedy!:laughing:

It was so "great" when we lived in Great Falls (hubby & I both grew up there)---because, we too knew all the agents at the airport (I was also a travel agent at DA Davidson), that gave us upgrades!:banana:

You also keep it real--describing TRAVEL WITH KIDS FROM THE WEST COAST TO THE EAST COAST! Sometimes it's great FUN and other times, we MUST retreat to our "HAPPY PLACE"!:cloud9:

HOPE YOUR HAVING A GREAT DAY!:wizard:

[Linnie The Pooh]

Oh, and sorry for no pictures yet. They're coming. I just have to get them uploaded which takes a little time and now Pooh-head is cracking the whip on me with the "Honey-do" list.

You kill me, Buzz!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

When we got home, I went into full blown nest mode. I ran to the grocery store, bought groceries, came home, unpacked our humungous suitcase, washed clothes, organized everything that needed a new place, called my mom to tell her we were home, went through the mail, read my emails, made dinner for the kids, got the coffee ready for the next day, watered the plants, brushed the kids’ teeth, read them stories, put them to bed, made dinner for Buzz & me, did the dishes and finished my day with a nice long bath. All the while Buzz was playing with the new Legos we bought for him and the children or playing on his computer. He may be man, but I AM WOMAN!!! :cheer2: :cool1: :laundy:

[blue_river]

Since December, I’ve been on over 50 flights with probably 1/3 of them delayed for a variety of reasons.

http://bestsmileys.com/eek/7.gif That's a lot of flying!! Definately not something I'd want to do.

To ease mom’s pain, I went & purchased us each a glass of Cabernet wine (yes, it's afternoon now). She had hers all of two seconds before she dumped half of it on her white Disneyland shirt. She looked and smelled like an out-of-work Turkish hooker. :love2:

Oh this is my trademark. Whenever we have a family dinner with my in-laws, I almost always spill my wine on MIL's beautiful table cloths :sad2: I'm not as bad as I used to be - I think it had to do with being nervous. I remember one time at work, our branch was called to a meeting in the BIG boardroom with the Chairman. There were drinks and donuts for the staff layed out and guess what I did? Knocked my orange drink and watched it make its way halfway across the table. I was horrified.


Well, he’s over near the window and cuts a big hunk of skin off his middle finger from the metal frame around the outside. :sad2:

Ouch http://bestsmileys.com/sad/5.gif
You guys seem to have bad luck.

Her story is littered with the words “poop” and “stinky” and soon many of the suit-clad business travelers are moving away from our section. Apparently, they’d had enough. I’d have left also but I’m sure Loud Girl would have just followed me.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I can just picture this happening to myself and I would have walked away!

After many finger kisses and cuddling, Moan Boy recovers from the tragedy as our airplane arrives and is ready for boarding. Unfortunately, our seats are unexpectedly not “together”. Coupled with the recent injury, this could send Moan Boy over the edge… :confused:

http://bestsmileys.com/sad/9.gif I'm anxious to hear what happened on the flight. I hope Moan Boy was okay.

Keep it coming guys :thumbsup2

[blue_river]

You kill me, Buzz!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

When we got home, I went into full blown nest mode. I ran to the grocery store, bought groceries, came home, unpacked our humungous suitcase, washed clothes, organized everything that needed a new place, called my mom to tell her we were home, went through the mail, read my emails, made dinner for the kids, got the coffee ready for the next day, watered the plants, brushed the kids’ teeth, read them stories, put them to bed, made dinner for Buzz & me, did the dishes and finished my day with a nice long bath. All the while Buzz was playing with the new Legos we bought for him and the children or playing on his computer. He may be man, but I AM WOMAN!!! :cheer2: :cool1: :laundy:

It never ends Linnie :sad2:

Hope you're well rested now :)

[DisneyNutMary]

You kill me, Buzz!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

When we got home, I went into full blown nest mode. I ran to the grocery store, bought groceries, came home, unpacked our humungous suitcase, washed clothes, organized everything that needed a new place, called my mom to tell her we were home, went through the mail, read my emails, made dinner for the kids, got the coffee ready for the next day, watered the plants, brushed the kids’ teeth, read them stories, put them to bed, made dinner for Buzz & me, did the dishes and finished my day with a nice long bath. All the while Buzz was playing with the new Legos we bought for him and the children or playing on his computer. He may be man, but I AM WOMAN!!! :cheer2: :cool1: :laundy:


Linnie, you are amazing.... does he really deserve you?:worship:
J/K, I'm sure he knows exactly how good he has it.
You must be exhausted. Hopefully you can get some quality post-trip recovery time.;)

[Goofster57]

Being mild mannered and the relaxed-type, I’m very easy to travel with. ;)


Wow, Me too


She looked and smelled like an out-of-work Turkish hooker.


Okay, I have to ask, How do you know what an out of work Turkish Hooker smells and looks like?

Great start, looking forward to more, could you hurry it up a little, things are a little slow here at work. You could have LTP do it, didn’t sound like she was very busy :confused3

[Montana Disney Fan]

Here are few pix to go along with the first segment of our trip.


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007001.JPG
The countdown board that mom makes for every trip.

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007002.JPG
Our one bag getting ready to go in the trunk.

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007003.JPG
First to board out of Billings.

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007004.JPG
Killing time in the Red Carpet Room

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007005.JPG
That bottom metal frame of the window is what cut poor Moan Boy.:sad2:


Okay, I have to ask, How do you know what an out of work Turkish Hooker smells and looks like?

Lucky Guess! :rolleyes1 :smokin:

Actually, I was stationed in Turkey for 30 days to guard the building of a nuclear weapons depot while it was under construction. Come to think of it, I don't ever remember seeing anyone that even remotely looked like they might be a "professional".

For those wondering about the next post, it's ready... I'm just waiting on a post that LTP is workin' on. I'll give up and post it tomorrow whether or not hers is up. She's so slow and really doesn't have anything better to do. :duck:

[mumom95]

Just wanted to say again how much I love your TR. Can't wait to read more.

Your kids are adorable.

[Linnie The Pooh]

Linnie~ True story ~My laptop died last week and I had to get a new one. I got a small one because I love how compact it is. DH said that's an awefully small keyboard. I told him it's ok I don't have man hands like Linnie the Pooh! He just looked at me like I'm crazy!

An odd tidbit of info. about me: I have really small feet! I'm a little out of proportion. :cutie:

You know with your experiments, I really do think the "wear the same clothes all week" could have been sucessful in more than one way. Save suitcase room..Yep, but it would also provide for great crowd control by about day 3.

Excellent point!!

I would have turned 3 shades of RED!

I’ve never beat it out of a store so fast in my life! It was embarrassing! But just wait, there are more things she did on the trip that embarrassed me even worse, however I’ll never see those people again. My Monday morning fellow shoppers, well, they’ll probably see me again at some point! Our town isn’t that big… :crazy:


I’m cracking the whip on this trip right from the start. Best to let ‘em know who’s in charge early on.

Now that is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard!!!! Oh, Buzz!!! :rotfl2:

I do think Linnie, your pre-trip illnesses are quite suspicious. Could it be your psyche? Are you mentallly preparing for UNGOWA!! and smelly stretch shorts?

Yeah, I’ve been re-thinking my WDW illnesses, now that you mention it. Maybe it’s more mental than anything!! Oh, those smelly stretchy shorts. I knew something smelled like a swamp that seemed to be following us. I had no idea it was Buzz! Whew…..:scared:


Actually, I was stationed in Turkey for 30 days to guard the building of a nuclear weapons depot while it was under construction. Buzz as a guard-now isn't that a scary thought.

Ok, Here goes. Yeah, that Wine Away-I was surprised to find that too. I have this weird personality-I feel the need to explain here. I live by the motto-A place for everything and everything in its place. Sometimes I even out-organize myself. I'm just hyper-organized.

I never spill wine or food on myself, but Buzz always does (just last night he knocked a whole glass onto his lap, but I digress...)so I saw that travel sized bottle in the store and figured it was made for us and our WDW trips. Apparently after I’d bought it, I stuck it in my backpack anticipating our need for it. But that was a few months ago and I’d forgotten I did that. Just figured I lost it.

Trey bumped me and I spilled my wine on my white shirt. Nice. So I figured, well the shirt's old and now it's ruined-where's the Wine Away when I need it. :confused3 I started rummaging through my backpack to find something to do and here I come across this bottle of Wine Away!!:yay: I ran to the bathroom, excited, and worked to get the stain out. The bad thing was now I smelled like a great big orange-it's very strong smelling. But my shirt was saved. :banana:

Got back just in time for Moan Boy to cut his little finger. I did not have bandaids (but I had Wine Away) :sad2: He's yelling and asking for a bandage so I look at his finger and notice a small CHUNK out of it-about the diameter of a pencil eraser! Yikes. I don't know what else to do, so I figure I'll run cold water on it to see if it'll stop bleeding.

I grab him and head, once again, to the bathroom, and his finger is dripping blood so I put my hand underneath it so I can catch all the blood and as I burst into the bathroom, here's a cleaning lady sitting on the counter. She sees us and as I approach the sink, she gestures and points to the machine on the wall. I'm thinking, "Oh, maybe they sell bandaids!" It was the ladies personal items machine!! What the heck am I supposed to with one of those??? Tie it to his finger??? :confused:

I got him to the front desk and got some bandaids and he was fine after that. I think that Red Carpet Room probably had enough of us so now we head to board our plane... and the saga continues...

[blue_river]

An odd tidbit of info. about me: I have really small feet! I'm a little out of proportion. :cutie:

Girl - don't be admitting stuff like that - you're a beautiful lady and that's all they need to know ;)



I’ve never beat it out of a store so fast in my life! It was embarrassing! But just wait, there are more things she did on the trip that embarrassed me even worse, however I’ll never see those people again. My Monday morning fellow shoppers, well, they’ll probably see me again at some point! Our town isn’t that big… :crazy:

:rotfl: Can't wait to hear the rest!


I never spill wine or food on myself, but Buzz always does (just last night he knocked a whole glass onto his lap

Men, you can dress them up...... :teeth:

I grab him and head, once again, to the bathroom, and his finger is dripping blood so I put my hand underneath it so I can catch all the blood and as I burst into the bathroom, here's a cleaning lady sitting on the counter. She sees us and as I approach the sink, she gestures and points to the machine on the wall. I'm thinking, "Oh, maybe they sell bandaids!" It was the ladies personal items machine!! What the heck am I supposed to with one of those??? Tie it to his finger??? :confused:

:eek: That's strange! Wonder what she was thinking? :lmao:

Linnie, I have to ask you - did you draw the characters again on the countdown chart???? If so, you really are talented and I think this new is better than the last!


We are WAITING......we need more!!! :dance3:

[Mic_n_Min]

Your TR is full of great comedy!!:lmao: I love the fact that you both post your own versions of the trip. Can't wait to read more! popcorn:: :cool1:

[Linnie The Pooh]

Girl - don't be admitting stuff like that - you're a beautiful lady and that's all they need to know ;)

Linnie, I have to ask you - did you draw the characters again on the countdown chart???? If so, you really are talented and I think this new is better than the last!

Thanks! Well, I inherited my mom's huge hands and my dad's small feet. My mom is nearly 6 feet tall and big boned and just plain big-not in a bad way, but she is not petite-no one on her side of her family is small. My dad on the other hand comes from very small people. He was one of the tallest at 5'8". So I got kind of a combination of the 2. Makes life interesting! I don't mind my big hands-they can really open jars! :lmao:

I did draw that countdown chart. I free-handed it so Mickey turned out a little goofy-no pun intended. He's very hard for me to draw. I used to teach so I'd create a lot of bulletin board things, only back then I used an overhead projector and plastic overlay sheets and my things turned out a lot better than these that I'm free handing! It's not original work though-I found some tiny little stickers my kids had and just drew an enlargement of them. I also jazzed it up by using some glitter. LeeAndra loved that. Thank you for the compliment! I love to draw. That last chart-oof-I was so not into doing that one. My dad had just passed and I was so depressed. That was definitely the worst one I'd done!!

It's part of our family WDW tradition, I get the countdown chart going. LA thinks we need to start one right now for the fall trip. Uh, it's a bit early!! :wizard:

Thank you Mic n Min-our lives are never dull. Even normal things that occur to us end up turned into a major, bizarre event. You should hear my story of me trying to get our precriptions filled for this trip. Ai Yi Yi.. what a comic ordeal that was...

[blue_river]

I did draw that countdown chart. I free-handed it so Mickey turned out a little goofy-no pun intended.

It's part of our family WDW tradition, I get the countdown chart going. LA thinks we need to start one right now for the fall trip. Uh, it's a bit early!! :wizard:



I hope you don't mind but I'm going to steal that idea. It seems like a lot of fun. I'm stealing another idea from Goofster57 - his sister-in-law has a "scrapbook" that they bring along on their trip and draw in what they did for the day. You get a lot of great ideas on these boards. :banana:

[Linnie The Pooh]

I hope you don't mind but I'm going to steal that idea. It seems like a lot of fun. I'm stealing another idea from Goofster57 - his sister-in-law has a "scrapbook" that they bring along on their trip and draw in what they did for the day. You get a lot of great ideas on these boards. :banana:

Absolutely, steal away, by all means!! It adds to our fun-counting down and really gets the kids excited. Trey didn't want to go on this trip so once we started the countdown and he had that visual, he decided he wanted to go. As the kids get older, I'll probably have them help me with it. We always take a picture of them next to the chart and make that the first page in our
scrapbook.

We used to take a writing journal along and I'd write down our daily events every night on our vacations, but we've decided that the TR's cover it. It's fun to look at my journals from when the kids were really small. Reading about our earliest trips with them. :goodvibes

[Linnie The Pooh]

Just wanted to say again how much I love your TR. Can't wait to read more.

Your kids are adorable.

Thank you! :)

[ILuvWishes!]

I just found your TR yesterday. Thank you for sharing your adventures!!

I also saw that others were happy & excited to see that you were back, so I had to check out your last TR (Oct 2006). It was loads of fun reading it!

I love the military style of hitting the parks. It makes for a organized day (right Linnie?....) Oh, btw love your closet!! We move real soon to a new house and I might set my closet up the same way. Thanks for the idea!

I look forward to the rest of March's trip (both sides of the story).

I think I need to stay at SSR soon. I love the pictures from your previous report. We are also DVC members, since 1997. Now on my must stay list: SSR and WLV. Maybe we can switch resorts for our October 2007 trip.

[Montana Disney Fan]

Maybe we can switch resorts for our October 2007 trip.


We go back in October also! :banana: :cool1: :banana:


New trippie post coming up!!:thumbsup2

[Montana Disney Fan]

~The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 ~~~~~~~~~~Daddy Farted ~~~~~~


Our seats were in row 3. Usually we have A,B,C and D. The three of them sit on one side of the aisle all together and I sit directly across from them. It works well for us.

Well, Lin and Moan Boy ended up with the window seat and the middle seat with a strange lady on the aisle. Across the Aisle were Loud Girl & I in the middle and aisle seats. In other words, it was “different”.

It was odd and didn’t allow me and Lin to talk much with a lady in between us but Moan Boy didn’t “bug” and Loud Girl was fine with the arrangements. She likes to sit by daddy all the time while on vacation anyway so she was happy. :hug:

Half-way thru the flight, the couple behind Linnie started to argue. I think they’d been drinking pretty heavily and I believe they were out of $5 bills for their beers. Anyway, it got pretty heated at one point when they both thought the other was withholding cash and then 20 minutes later, they were both passed out and it calmed back down. My observant wife missed the whole thing. :rolleyes:

I was sort of leaning towards Loud Girl’s middle seat watching her DVD player with her when I started to smell something nasty. Apparently, my little girl had gas. :eek: I was worried about the young lady sitting next to her at the window seat smelling it and thinking it was me. I started to adjust the air above our heads to help direct the stench my way when Loud Girl, with headphones on, yells; “Ooooh, yucky. Daddy Farted!”.

It was so loud. She’s loud anyway but with the headphones from the DVD player on, she was extra loud. Now people in front our turning around and looking at me and the lady next to Loud Girl is not doing a very good job of holding her laughter in. I don’t think I’ve ever been embarrassed before but now I know what I put my wife through. :headache:

Here’s the funny part. At home, whenever anyone passes a little gas, they blame mom. It’s kind of a tradition that I think I started. This was the first time that Loud Girl ever blamed me! Serves me right I guess.

Our tradition after landing is to always grab our suitcase then let Loud Girl pick out our rental car from the National Emerald Aisle. This time she chose a red Pontiac G6 which I believe replaced the now defunct Grand Am. It’s a small but very nice car with leather seats and a sun roof. For $150/week, we aren’t complaining.

I also found a GREAT radio station for those who like music from the 80’s. It’s 101.5 FM out of Tampa Bay. I had to fine tune it to that station as it wouldn't go there on search but it came in fine and played all our favorites all week long.

It’s now 7pm on our first day and we are looking for our hotel which is on Hwy 525 near that Marriott World Center. I had read a lot of BAD reviews on this hotel but it was the only one I could find left that had two bedrooms and a kitchen. I was prepared for the worst.

The reviews were typical. Some were good and some were bad. I pay attention to the ones that are long and well thought out. These can be very helpful. Most of the complaints were about the dated atmosphere and overall age of the property which I can live with.

Believe it or not, we are NOT snobs when it comes to accommodations. We do expect certain things from hotels & believe it’s our right to have the services that we pay for. We don’t really mind if the property has aged as long as it’s well kept. You should get what you pay for in other words.

Go to www.disneycondo.com and you’ll run across the Camsun Vacation Properties web site. We stayed in their three bedroom condo off 192 for a week once back in 2004 prior to moving onto WDW and the place was dreadful. One night late, some criminal showed up banging on our door looking for Vladimir. We barred the doors with the table and chairs and told him we were calling the cops. Eventually, he left. What do you expect for $99/night for a 3-bedroom?

Bottom line is if you stay off-site, do a lot of research, use the DIS, and if is sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Ok, back to the story… We finally arrive at our hotel, the Sheraton Vistana Resort off 525, and it’s one of their vacation properties that you can buy in to like DVC. One problem though: It ain’t like DVC.

This place is OLD! I’ll bet it was something back in the 80’s. Our neighbor upstairs from our room came down to look at our furniture. She wanted to know if the 2-bedroom units had been updated since she bought in 1986. They hadn’t. She was visibly upset. The room looked even worse with all our stuff thrown all over the place and potato chip crumbs all over the floor. Moan Boy came running through buck naked having just taken off his swimsuit. Poor gal. :laughing:

That being said, the place was fine for us. There was a swimming pool and hot tub right outside our room and we had a private door to it. We had a screened-in porch with a fan. There were also ceiling fans in the living room and both bedrooms which helps keep it cool. The washer and dryer were very handy and all the kitchen appliances worked just fine. Other than the age of the building and the popcorn ceiling, everything was functional and worked just fine.

The property is also gated with guards. You have to have a parking pass or you don’t get in. I felt very safe while here.

On top of that, there were four restaurants (including a Pizza Hut that delivered), a grocery store, seven swimming pools, arcades and lots of activities for those not going to the theme parks. If they’d update this place, it would be 5-star!

Check in was smooth but they tried to put the “condo-push” on me by offering $50 in cash to sit through a presentation. I gave them the old stiff-arm on that.

We got all our stuff put away by 8 pm and had a pizza delivered by 9. I went to the little grocery store on-site for necessities like beer & pork rinds then we hit the sack. We needed our rest for Epcot the next morning.

It was difficult for all of us to fall asleep that first night. We had lost two hours by the time difference then another hour was lost due to Daylight Savings. By 2 a.m. it was only 11 pm back home. At some point during that first night, I fell asleep…


…only to be awakened by the rowdy college crowd coming home from the bars. They were hootin’ and a hollerin’ and throwing beer cans around. Twenty years ago, I woulda joined them. Heck, 7 years ago, I woulda joined them. Heck, if the family wasn’t with me, I woulda joined ‘em! :drinking1

But now I’m just Old Man Mills and they were annoying me. I called security and pretty soon the noise quieted down. Whew, what a LONG day. I fell asleep around 3 a.m. or so. I was going to be tired for our first day in the parks. Epcot!!

[IBelieve207]

you caught me! You guys should take this on the road, you would sell out nightly! :lmao: I made the dog bark, I was laughing so hard!

[blue_river]

I was happy to hear that Moan Boy didn't "Bug" and the flight went smoothly other than this:


I was sort of leaning towards Loud Girl’s middle seat watching her DVD player with her when I started to smell something nasty. Apparently, my little girl had gas. :eek: I was worried about the young lady sitting next to her at the window seat smelling it and thinking it was me. I started to adjust the air above our heads to help direct the stench my way when Loud Girl, with headphones on, yells; “Ooooh, yucky. Daddy Farted!”.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

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Everyone blames the dog at our place http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/dog.gif

We stayed in their three bedroom condo off 192 for a week once back in 2004 prior to moving onto WDW and the place was dreadful. One night late, some criminal showed up banging on our door looking for Vladimir. We barred the doors with the table and chairs and told him we were calling the cops. Eventually, he left. What do you expect for $99/night for a 3-bedroom?

:scared1: I think I still would have called the cops in case he decided to come back.

…only to be awakened by the rowdy college crowd coming home from the bars. They were hootin’ and a hollerin’ and throwing beer cans around. Twenty years ago, I woulda joined them. Heck, 7 years ago, I woulda joined them. Heck, if the family wasn’t with me, I woulda joined ‘em!

Creeps up on ya fast :sad2:

I hope that didn't go on every night!!

Looking forward to the next installment :thumbsup2

[lastminutemomma]

Loving your trip report - still chucking over your plane ride! :lmao: Thanks for writing it and looking forward to more!

[jluvsdis]

I enjoyed your first trip report and I'm enjoying this one as well.

I just wanted to say that between the wine and the blood I'm really glad you were in the RED carpet room.

I look forward to reading more.

Thanks for all the laughs,

Jill

[Goofster57]

I was sort of leaning towards Loud Girl’s middle seat watching her DVD player with her when I started to smell something nasty. Apparently, my little girl had gas. :eek: I was worried about the young lady sitting next to her at the window seat smelling it and thinking it was me. I started to adjust the air above our heads to help direct the stench my way when Loud Girl, with headphones on, yells; “Ooooh, yucky. Daddy Farted!”.


There’s nothing like some good old potty humor to get your morning off to a good start. It’s rainy and gloomy here in California this morning and a good old stifled belly laugh is just what the doctor ordered.

Thanks, keep up the great work

[serendipity]

Finally got all caught up. I just started a new job, so I haven't had a chance to check. Sorry to hear about poor moan boy at the airport. Linnie, you really are woman having that cleaner on you at the airport! Loved the potty humor and can feel the awkwardness of the situation! Glad to hear that the room was safe and adequet (sp) enough. Can't wait to read more.

[Montana Disney Fan]

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Loud Girl pix out a red car. Even her tastes are loud!

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The building where are room was located. Our room was on the ground floor.

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The master bedroom.

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Kids room.

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Kitchen.

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007025.JPG
Living room and back porch. The back porch had a door to the pool area.

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007045.JPG
The 30 year old hair dryer LOL :rotfl2:

[Halloweenqueen]

I'm lovin it!!!

These trip reports have me giddy for our first trip!

I love the idea of the countdown board. I already have a rewards/spending money chart, complete with money bags for pixie dust! Now I need to run to Target!!! :moped:

[pixie dust 112]

I love that hairdryer!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Montana Disney Fan]

I already have a rewards/spending money chart, complete with money bags for pixie dust!

I'm sure my wife would like to hear more about this. :thumbsup2

That Hair dryer actually worked REALLY good according to Pooh. Lacking in the "hair" department, I didn't get a chance to use it :(

I just wanted to say that between the wine and the blood I'm really glad you were in the RED carpet room.

That's a good one! :rotfl:

Everyone blames the dog at our place
Poor puppy :sad:

[KathyRN137]

popcorn::

Just waiting for the next installment.....

Kathy

[ncseric]

I think staying in a bunch of really cheap motels as a kid have forced my tastes a bit higher. Unless we're really in a pinch or don't have any other options, the Hampton Inn/Fairfield Inn/Hilton Garden Inn is the minimum level that I'll stay at. Stale smoke smells, dirty floors, etc. really irritate me.

And now since we've stayed at our first DVC resort (VWL), we're really in trouble. :)

Great report so far... we blame farting on mom, too. Most of the time she claims them, too. :p

[Goofster57]

Looks like it was a pretty nice place, appears to be a lot of room to move around.

Thanks for the installment, looking forward to more

[Kay7979]

I'm enjoying your report. There are so many good ones to read, and so little time. Good thing I'm a speed reader.

The Vistana Resort is fairly old, at least the original buildings are. I'm a timeshare junky so I know quite a bit about most of the Orlando timeshares, and for that matter, most timeshares in the U.S.! If you were in the "Courts" section, they're the oldest, and usually get the most complaints. Then there are the Spas, Fountains, Lakes, etc. etc. that are newer sections. On the whole I believe it's a pretty decent resort.

[Montana Disney Fan]

If you were in the "Courts" section, they're the oldest, and usually get the most complaints. Then there are the Spas, Fountains, Lakes, etc. etc. that are newer sections. On the whole I believe it's a pretty decent resort.

We were in the "Springs". I saw the Courts though :eek: How depressing!

Looks like it was a pretty nice place, appears to be a lot of room to move around.

There WAS a lot of room to move around and the beds were also great. It was just a tad on the run down side.


And now since we've stayed at our first DVC resort (VWL), we're really in trouble
IMHO, nothing in the WORLD beats a 2-bedroom DVC except maybe a 3-Bedroom DVC :banana:


Just waiting for the next installment.....
Coming this evening after Pooh-head posts her remarks. Dang, she's slow ain't she? :sad2:

[Linnie The Pooh]

I’ll admit I am one of the most unobservant people on the planet.

First of all, I had no idea the couple behind me on the plane was fighting. I would’ve listened up had I known it. :listen: The lady sitting next to me started crying when we landed. Buzz said he was worried about her. I had no idea and I’m right next to her.

I’m sure she had her reasons for crying. It’s hard to say what causes the waterworks. My dad used to love hot air balloons and every year our city holds a hot air balloon convention and at the crack of dawn, the balloons fly right over my parents’ house. Dad would run out there, stand on his deck and take pictures like crazy. Then later, he’d call me all excited, and tell me all about the types of balloons he saw. He loved those balloons.

Every time I first get on Soarin’ and see the hot air balloons, I choke up and can’t talk for a bit. If people saw me, getting emotional over balloons, they would think I was crazy. I guess that for whatever reasons, people just break down. I never talked to the lady next to me. I just sat and stared straight ahead or looked out the window. Being the shy person I am....:o

Now here’s something weird. Until I read Buzz’s post about the lady ringing our bell and Trey parading through our hotel room buck naked, I had no idea that happened. I never left the hotel room without my troops so I don’t know where I could’ve been to miss that! I must've been there. We’d just gotten done swimming so perhaps I had that 40 year old hair dryer cranked up. Hard to hear with the whoosh of luke warm air in my ear.

I also had the thought that since the Camsun incident with the guy looking for Vlad at midnight, that anytime the doorbell rings in our hotels, I beat it to the back room. Heck with the family, they’re on their own, I’m saving myself. Maybe I ran to the bedroom when she rang the bell. Funny, I don’t remember any of it though. :bored:

One thing I really liked about our room was it had 2 blankets for the bed and they weren't those spongy hotel blankets. They were super soft! I loved them. The kids' beds had the sponge blankets on them. They don't mind them, but they give me the willies for some reason...The blankets, not the kids. :scared: :worried:

There, Buzz. I made my post. Now back to my life of pampering myself by cleaning, doing laundry and cooking...:angel:

[mumom95]

I’m sure she had her reasons for crying. It’s hard to say what causes the waterworks. My dad used to love hot air balloons and every year our city holds a hot air balloon convention and at the crack of dawn, the balloons fly right over my parents’ house. Dad would run out there, stand on his deck and take pictures like crazy. Then later, he’d call me all excited, and tell me all about the types of balloons he saw. He loved those balloons.

Every time I first get on Soarin’ and see the hot air balloons, I choke up and can’t talk for a bit. If people saw me, getting emotional over balloons, they would think I was crazy. I guess that for whatever reasons, people just break down. I never talked to the lady next to me. I just sat and stared straight ahead or looked out the window. Being the shy person I am....:o

:

This happened to me once on a plane, but I was the one crying, and the poor guy next to me just didn't know what to do.

I was 23 years old and was getting on a plane in Cincinnati, flying to LA where I was moving. In the week and a half before the flight I had (in this order): Gotten married, flown to Disney for my honeymoon where on the second day got a phone call that my father had passed away unexpectedly, flown back to Cincy for the funeral, stayed for a few days to help my mother (my husband flew back to California at this point) and then got on the plane in Cincinnati (the place I had lived my entire life) to fly to California (where I had only been to twice, each time for 3 days) to start my new life. As the plane started taxing down the runway, I just started crying. Not an obnoxious, bawling type cry, but a constant, tears running down my face, sniffling every few minutes type of cry. And it was like that the entire four hour flight. I guess the stress of the whole thing had finally gotten to me. I felt sorry for the guy next to me. In the beginning he offered me tissues, then asked if he could get someone to help me, then finally I think he realized I just needed to cry.

[Linnie The Pooh]

This happened to me once on a plane, but I was the one crying, and the poor guy next to me just didn't know what to do.

I was 23 years old and was getting on a plane in Cincinnati, flying to LA where I was moving. In the week and a half before the flight I had (in this order): Gotten married, flown to Disney for my honeymoon where on the second day got a phone call that my father had passed away unexpectedly, flown back to Cincy for the funeral, stayed for a few days to help my mother (my husband flew back to California at this point) and then got on the plane in Cincinnati (the place I had lived my entire life) to fly to California (where I had only been to twice, each time for 3 days) to start my new life. As the plane started taxing down the runway, I just started crying. Not an obnoxious, bawling type cry, but a constant, tears running down my face, sniffling every few minutes type of cry. And it was like that the entire four hour flight. I guess the stress of the whole thing had finally gotten to me. I felt sorry for the guy next to me. In the beginning he offered me tissues, then asked if he could get someone to help me, then finally I think he realized I just needed to cry.


Wow-talk about stress-that's a lot to handle. :hug:

When Buzz told me about the lady next to me, I thought maybe she had just had a tragedy and for some reason when we landed, it triggered something within her. Buzz thought it was bizarre, but when I explained that sometimes grief just hits at the most unexpected times, he understood. I probably should've been more talkative to the lady, but I had an attack of the shyness.

[winkers]

I just found your report today, and I'm loving it! I really had a good laugh over the dady farted story! Nothing can embarass you as much as your own children! I laughed so hard about it, that my son came in to see if I was ok, he thought I was crying!

[puggymom]

OMG this is the funniest TR:lmao:

Your title just sucked me right in, you had me at Daddy farted:rotfl:

Can't wait for the next installment!

[DptyDogg]

-The “all beer for a day” diet. Being adventurous, I thought it might be fun to try to go an entire day with nothing but beer for my diet. :drinking1 For breakfast, I was thinking a nice Pilsner since they are light. For lunch, maybe a three or four Heffeveizens (German wheat beer) and then for dinner and dessert, I was thinking maybe a sixer of Bud with a couple of Crown Royal shots. This idea didn’t go over well as I was denied before having time to explain myself.

Don't give up on your dreams!!

This has good idea written all over it, although you might be thinking too small.

It should be the "all beer for a week" diet, yep that's the ticket.

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~~2007~~~~~~~~Secret Experiment #1~~~~~


Definition: The perfect day – A 16 oz. Box of Famous Amos Chocolate Chip cookies chased by a gallon of Paisano. :thumbsup2

If you know the Mills Family even remotely by now, you are aware that our favorite theme park is Epcot. Why? Let me count the ways:

1). Beer
2). Wine
3). Brats (as in German sausage, not delinquent children)
4). More Beer

Ok, Ok. These are the reasons why I like Epcot. :love:

For the rest of the brood, it’s as follows:

1). Character Meals for Loud Girl
2). Test Track for Moan Boy
3). Many, many convenient bathrooms for Pooh-head.

So where do you think we are going to go on day 1? Yes, you are correct!

Ok, ok. Let’s see how good you really are. Where are we going to go on day 2? Nope, back to Epcot for the “deuce”! :woohoo:

It’s been 5 months since our last WDW park visit, & once again, we are ROOKS. That’s right, those people in front of you, walking slowly, reading a park map. These are the people you kick in the “GAT” for, right?!?! If you don’t have a GAT, you simply bark an obscenity at them. Either strategy works. :smokin:

Sometimes, these people aren’t even walking. They’re 7 across, in a circle, blocking everyone from moving in either direction. They are ALL looking at park maps, then looking around for significant landmarks, then back to the park maps. This is when a couple of good WAR CRIES come in handy. UNGOWA!!!!!

Well, we show up just a touch early and Pooh-head has the laser-eyes drilling into the side of my face as we pull up in the front row with about 20 other cars that have showed up. Her problem? Moan boy don’t wait too good for park openings. In fact, he can become quite the spectacle. Never have the 5 P’s been more appropriate. Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.

I give her the ol’ “hand in the face”, like “I ain’t in the mood”. :cool2:

All I had for breakfast was soda-pop and fist full of peanut M&M’s. Couple that with the 3 ½ hours of sleep and Buzzila the Hun is a touch, how shall we say, “EDGY”. All I’m thinking about now is 11 a.m… When World Showcase opens and Disney Management turns the Kegs on. :drinking:

I am the “King of Stall” when need be. Stalling is a great tactic when done properly. It’s almost an art form and those of us with AU children know exactly what I’m talking about. With the art of “stalling”, “the 5 P’s”, and copious quantities of beer, you hardly notice your child is handicapped at all! ;)

By the time I stall our way to the front gate, stall our way thru security, then thru the longest line at the turnstiles and finally buy our 7 days worth of stroller passes we wander up past Spaceship Earth to the fountain area just as the rope is about to drop.

We position ourselves to the far left of the rope which is a little pathway between two planters and then make our dash to Test Track to satisfy the AU needs of Moan Boy.

Ungowa!!! pirate: me and Loud Girl bellow as the rope drops and we turn left towards Test Track.

Along the way we High Five CM’s lined up near Mouse Gears then make our final dash to our primary objective.

We arrive and get in line. I’m proud of my team. We’re about 15th in line. I nod my head with approval. ::yes::

Wait a minute… why isn’t the line moving? Why aren’t the garage doors open? Why are there no cars whizzing by overhead? Why are there 20 CM’s heading our way?

Easy answer: It’s broke… yet again!

Epcot has become the “wobbly wheel” on the shopping cart. This park has more problems than a pregnant nun. :headache: (easy Catholics, it's just a joke;) ).

We waste 10 minutes hoping and praying that the ride will open so we don’t have to face the wrath of Moan Boy. It doesn’t. A CM informs us that it’s broke, and he doesn’t know when it will open.

I run to the Fast Pass line grab out tickets and we all bolt on over to Soarin’.

Moan Boy is totally under control at this point. Disappointed, but under control. I’m proud of my Little Hun. :hug:

We get to Soarin’ and the line says 20 minutes. No big deal.

However, the line starts at the EXIT. Not up thru the middle like it’s supposed to. What’s going on here. This is DIFFERENT. We don’t like DIFFERENT!

Well, apparently they are working on the PRE-SHOW (in other words, it’s broke) so we go straight into the big screen room and by-pass Patrick Warburton’s little safety seminar. I’m bummed.

After that we hit Nemo. Loud Girl loves this ride. Moan Boy couldn’t care less. Guess what? Yup, it’s broken also. The video works fine but all the animatronics are motionless. What gives!

Three attractions, all three broken! :mad:

After a few minor (and working) attractions, it’s 11 a.m. and time for two scheduled lunches (along with two delicious beers!).

Side note: Remember those SECRET experiments I talked about? One of those was to stuff myself on this trip with as much food and liquid as humanly possible. I’m going to eat as unhealthy as possible for as long as possible or until I just BURST. My goal is to gain one pound per day. I’m thinking 12 to 15 thousand calories per day should do the trick. :thumbsup2

We first dine at Germany’s counter service restaurant and have a large pretzel for the kids and mom and dad have a brat w/ sauerkraut & a Lowenbrau. Mmmmmmmmmm….

That was just a snack. Next is the counter restaurant in England which has fish and chips! That’s the real lunch. They also have Bass Ale… Mmmmmmmmmm

On the way we go to the train set next to Germany as the kids love to watch this. Nope! Denied! It’s broken also! They even have an Out Of Order sign on it. What is this? Universal Studios!!!! :mad:

The “wobbly wheel” is really starting to shimmy the cart now.

We chow down on some Lurpin’ Fish & Chips which end up really pushing the limits on my stretchy shorts, then hit the Test Track, and leave the park by 1:40 p.m. Almost 5 hours for us. That could be a record!!

Time to go grocery shopping and check out the pool. It’s real hot and sunny out so a pool sounds really good. I just hope the water is clean and there aren’t a lot people hanging around. This ain’t a Disney pool so we’re not sure what we going to encounter back at our resort. I figure a little more beer and I’ll hardly notice…

Next up: Linnie vs. The Rabid Duck

[Disneyland_Mama]

If you know the Mills Family even remotely by now, you are aware that our favorite theme park is Epcot. Why? Let me count the ways:

1). Beer
2). Wine
3). Brats (as in German sausage, not delinquent children)
4). More Beer


Excellent reasons, Buzz! :thumbsup2: I do have to jump in to add, Margarita's. Nothing says happiness like an ice cold 'rita! :cloud9:


I am the “King of Stall” when need be. Stalling is a great tactic when done properly. It’s almost an art form and those of us with AU children know exactly what I’m talking about. With the art of “stalling”, “the 5 P’s”, and copious quantities of beer, you hardly notice your child is handicapped at all! ;)

Ahhh, yes, stalling. I think that a man's game. :lmao:


Epcot has become the “wobbly wheel” on the shopping cart. This park has more problems than a pregnant nun. :headache: (easy Catholics, it's just a joke;) ).

:rotfl2: I'm Catholic and found this utterly hysterical!! :rotfl2:


Moan Boy is totally under control at this point. Disappointed, but under control. I’m proud of my Little Hun. :hug:

Yay, Trey! :banana:


On the way we go to the train set next to Germany as the kids love to watch this. Nope! Denied! It’s broken also! They even have an Out Of Order sign on it. What is this? Universal Studios!!!! :mad:

The “wobbly wheel” is really starting to shimmy the cart now.

:eek: This calls for another Beer!


We chow down on some Lurpin’ Fish & Chips which end up really pushing the limits on my stretchy shorts, then hit the Test Track, and leave the park by 1:40 p.m. Almost 5 hours for us. That could be a record!!

Ok, stop right there! Please 'splain about these "stretchy shorts". Are we talking elastic waist "room to grow" shorts OR are we talking black shiney tight biker style Lance Armstrong shorts? :scared:



Next up: Linnie vs. The Rabid Duck

Oh no!! I can't wait to read about that!! :lmao:

As always, Buzz, highly entertaining! :woohoo:

[KathyRN137]

Stalling is a great tactic when done properly. It’s almost an art form and those of us with AU children know exactly what I’m talking about.

This is DIFFERENT. We don’t like DIFFERENT!


::yes:: I'm right there with ya, Buzz!

Kathy

[Goofyfan1]

I Love this Trip report I am hurting from the laughing Great job.:lmao:

[jas_mom1]

Just found your trip report and I love it!

Can't wait for the next report!

Dianne

[OhMari]

I’ll admit I am one of the most unobservant people on the planet.

Don't feel bad, I am the same way. My kids yell at me for not waving or saying hello to people. I am always in my own world. I don't look at people, or look people in the eye, unless I am holding a conversation and even then I have to force myself to look at the person and not let my mind wander.

I once missed Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Kevin Bacon and the rest of the crew from Apollo 13 in 1994. We were in Huntsville Alabama at the Space Camp thing. They all came into the building that we were in and everyone was whispering and pointing. Me in my own little world, never looked and walked right out and never saw them. Our bus driver made a comment if we saw them and said in his Alabama drawl, "you'll just never know who pops up" or who you will see."

I think I mentioned this too, I completely missed the Walt and Mickey statue on our first trip. My kids and dh convinced me it did exist.

[jojo05]

hey guys:)
I just wanted to say thanks for the post cards from goofy and I.
they're really neat.
and also they're madnetic so i put it up in my locker at school. :dance3:


thanks:flower3:

[pixie dust 112]

Oh I keep forgetting to tell you UNGOWA really is the war cry that they use at the summer camp my kids go to!

[DisneyNutMary]

Great Report MDF and Linnie
I love your pictures.... that hairdryer is straight off Disney Cruise line, I think I could have my kids blow on my hair and dry it faster.

Sorry your Epcot morning wasn't so successful, broken rides are no fun. I hope things got better.

[BostonTink85]

I'm loving this trip report....great pictures!

[Montana Disney Fan]

I just wanted to say thanks for the post cards from goofy and I.
they're really neat.

Awesome! You got them. We were worried about that since you live in Canada.

For those that don't know, we will send your children post cards from their favorite characters whenever we are in Disneyworld. Our next trip is in October so just PM Linnie the Pooh-head around September and we'll do it for you... free of charge too! :banana: Our little way of giving back to the DIS and the community members.

Thanks Tink and Mary for your kind comments. :)



I once missed Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Kevin Bacon and the rest of the crew from Apollo 13 in 1994.

Oh Man! That woulda been awesome to see those guys!!

Just found your trip report and I love it!
I Love this Trip report I am hurting from the laughing Great job.
Thanks Guys! :)

I'm right there with ya, Buzz!
I knew you'd understand Kathy. Thanks.

Excellent reasons, Buzz! : I do have to jump in to add, Margarita's. Nothing says happiness like an ice cold 'rita!

I knew I was forgetting something!!! :headache: Doh!!

[Disneyolic]

For those that don't know, we will send your children post cards from their favorite characters whenever we are in Disneyworld. Our next trip is in October so just PM Linnie the Pooh-head around September and we'll do it for you... free of charge too! :banana: Our little way of giving back to the DIS and the community members.
That is really sweet of you & Linnie! I may take you up on that when you go in October. We will be going at the end of June so an October postcard from a character would be quite a little surprise. We would be willing to do the same for your kids in June if you'd like...:flower3:

[mumom95]

For those that don't know, we will send your children post cards from their favorite characters whenever we are in Disneyworld. Our next trip is in October so just PM Linnie the Pooh-head around September and we'll do it for you... free of charge too! :banana: Our little way of giving back to the DIS and the community members.

!!

I think I'll take you up on that. We are going at the end of November, and this will be my kids first trip to WDW (they will be 6 and 8) I've already been buying little surprises to give to them while we are there, and this would just add to the magic. Thanks!! I'll send you an email in September (which will be here before we know it).

[blue_river]

The lady sitting next to me started crying when we landed. I’m sure she had her reasons for crying. It’s hard to say what causes the waterworks.

This has never happened to me until I lost my mother. It is strange how something triggers the waterworks and can be embarrassing depending on where you are at the time. Thankfully it isn't as often anymore. It does get better with time but I guess you already know that too.


There, Buzz. I made my post. Now back to my life of pampering myself by cleaning, doing laundry and cooking...:angel:

:rotfl2: If that is pampering...........??? :lmao:

[blue_river]

For the rest of the brood, it’s as follows:

3). Many, many convenient bathrooms for Pooh-head.



Linnie - I don't think you're going to live down the bathroom visits :lmao:


That’s right, those people in front of you, walking slowly, reading a park map.

:lmao: :lmao: THIS WAS OUR FAMILY IN ALL THE PARKS

I will have to remember this for future visits (don't stand around looking at the map blocking traffic)


All I had for breakfast was soda-pop and fist full of peanut M&M’s. Couple that with the 3 ½ hours of sleep and Buzzila the Hun is a touch, how shall we say, “EDGY”. All I’m thinking about now is 11 a.m… When World Showcase opens and Disney Management turns the Kegs on. :drinking:

:eek: Soda-pop for breakfast??? EWWWWWW.
and then waiting for beer at 11:00 ?? :sick:

Between Moan Boy eating 17 pieces of bacon and you drinking soda for breakfast, I'd say you do have tummys of steel.

Wait a minute… why isn’t the line moving? Why aren’t the garage doors open? Why are there no cars whizzing by overhead? Why are there 20 CM’s heading our way?

Easy answer: It’s broke… yet again!

:mad: Ugh! I hate when that happens.


Three attractions, all three broken! :mad:

I can't believe that! What a big disappointment for the kids :(

Your first day at Epcot sounded like a real bummer. :headache:

I'm hoping you at least had a good time back at the pool ... can't wait to hear what happened next with the Linnie and the duck!

Thanks for the laughs Buzz :thumbsup2

Off Topic:

As you know JoJo and Goofy received the postcards on Thursday and I too wanted to thank you both for sending them out. The girls were tickled pink and Goofy has been showing it to everyone who stops by.

[DJR]

:eek: Soda-pop for breakfast??? EWWWWWW.
and then waiting for beer at 11:00 ?? :sick:


And exactly what's wrong with that???:banana:

[lynn71092]

Well, not EVERYONE is a coffee drinker!!
And it's 11:00 am in Disney which means it's noon SOMEWHERE!!!
:drinking1 :drinking1

[blue_river]

And exactly what's wrong with that???:banana:

Oh nothing, if your stomach can handle it :rolleyes1

And it's 11:00 am in Disney which means it's noon SOMEWHERE!!!

Yep - that's the line DH uses on me :lmao:

[Disneyolic]

:eek: Soda-pop for breakfast??? EWWWWWW.
and then waiting for beer at 11:00 ?? :sick:
I love soda for breakfast. Plus, get this, it's Diet Coke caffeine-free! So it doesn't even help to wake me up! :lmao:

[ncseric]

Oh no, you have it all wrong... Pop-Tarts and Diet Coke/Diet Dr. Pepper. The Diet in the drink cancels out the Pop-Tarts.

[Montana Disney Fan]

LOL over all the breakfast and beer talk!!! :rotfl2:

Hey! It's vacation!! If I want a beer at 11 a.m., then shouldn't I be allowed one?

Besides, this is a far cry from my "All Beer For A Day" diet I wanted to do. I'm still mad as that was a GREAT idea!!:mad:

ncseric was absolutely correct. The Diet pop negated my peanut M&M's!! :lmao:

Once again, waiting on Pooh-head's rebuttle then I can post our Rabid Duck adventure.

[KathyRN137]

LOL over all the breakfast and beer talk!!! :rotfl2:

Hey! It's vacation!! If I want a beer at 11 a.m., then shouldn't I be allowed one?

Besides, this is a far cry from my "All Beer For A Day" diet I wanted to do. I'm still mad as that was a GREAT idea!!:mad:

ncseric was absolutely correct. The Diet pop negated my peanut M&M's!! :lmao:

Once again, waiting on Pooh-head's rebuttle then I can post our Rabid Duck adventure.


You're such a gentleman, Buzz! Ladies first....

(Hurry up, Linnie!)

Kathy

[Goofster57]

Wow, I take a few days off over the weekend to do the Bob Villa thing and I am three pages behind.


Epcot is also our favorite park for different reasons.
It’s too bad it was broken your first day



It’s been 5 months since our last WDW park visit, & once again, we are ROOKS. That’s right, those people in front of you, walking slowly, reading a park map. These are the people you kick in the “GAT” for, right?!?! If you don’t have a GAT, you simply bark an obscenity at them. Either strategy works. :smokin:

Sometimes, these people aren’t even walking. They’re 7 across, in a circle, blocking everyone from moving in either direction. They are ALL looking at park maps, then looking around for significant landmarks, then back to the park maps. This is when a couple of good WAR CRIES come in handy. UNGOWA!!!!!


I think your family war cry is the perfect response to this situation, with your permission I think I will start using it out at Disneyland when I get trapped behind these groups. (Unless it’s blue_river and family of course)


By the time I stall our way to the front gate, stall our way thru security, then thru the longest line at the turnstiles and finally buy our 7 days worth of stroller passes we wander up past Spaceship Earth to the fountain area just as the rope is about to drop.


Nice job


Ok, after reading all of this


1). Beer
2). Wine
3). Brats (as in German sausage, not delinquent children)
4). More Beer

We first dine at Germany’s counter service restaurant mom and dad have a brat w/ sauerkraut & a Lowenbrau.

Next is the counter restaurant in England which has fish and chips! That’s the real lunch. They also have Bass Ale

I am rethinking who’s fault this was?


I was sort of leaning towards Loud Girl’s middle seat watching her DVD player with her when I started to smell something nasty. Apparently, my little girl had gas. :eek: I was worried about the young lady sitting next to her at the window seat smelling it and thinking it was me. I started to adjust the air above our heads to help direct the stench my way when Loud Girl, with headphones on, yells; “Ooooh, yucky. Daddy Farted!”.


Keep up the great postings, really enjoying your report.

[Linnie The Pooh]

Ok, I thought I already posted my rebuttal. Sorry for the delay.

First of all, Buzz and I agree that we need to get to the parks ASAP, however, he likes to leave waaaaay too early. I hate to be rushed, but as long as Trey has his meds, we're doing ok. However, we ended up with too much time on our hands before opening and Trey does not do well with that. We pulled into Epcot’s lot and I looked at Buzz, I’ll admit it was not a friendly look, and I mentioned we were nearly 30 mins too early. Not to worry he assured me, we’d be fine. Well, now my stomach is in knots and those of you who read our last TR, I do not do well in the stomach department. I am now on meds to help control my issues. I take them as needed and on this trip, I put the whole bottle in my fanny pack, just in case….I took one as we exited the car….:sick: Nerves aggravate my condition...Bracing my gut for the worst...

We found ourselves with our stroller heading to the opening with jillions of other people. To kill time, I guess is the reason, the Epcot garbage people are out in front with little “custodial” games to amuse the kids. My kids do not like this-in fact it angers Trey so I, again, am boring daggers into the side of Buzz’s face with the big mole and muttering, “Do not make eye contact,” as we pass them. One side bit of info here, Loud Girl noticed the mole on the side of Buzz’s face. It’s one of those kind that are puffy-not flat on the skin-and she asked him if a worm is going to come out of it! Yup, that’s his girl all right. :genie: She was sure to say it real loud so everyone around us could hear it!!

Back to the Epcot saga…
I, too, was surprised that Test Track wasn’t working. NOT. It seems that ride is always broken down.:drive: I waited for Trey to break down next when he realized it, but he held it together extremely well and only said, “Test Track is broken” about 3 times. We left for Soarin’ only to find it wasn’t broken down, but we entered through the FP line and were seated right away-odd. No Pre-show, which was fine with me, but I do like Patrick.

As I said in my earlier post, I get a little choked up when I see the hot air balloons and this was no exception. I’d actually forgotten that that happens to me so I was a little surprised. After a few seconds I was fine and had gotten it out my system for the rest of the day.

We do Nemo, it’s goofy too, lots of black screens with nothing on them, no big deal. We stroll around and wait for World Showcase to open. We ride the Norway boat. Yawn… And are the first customers of the day to get the brat and beer at Germany. It’s a little early in the day for me and I’m not a big beer fan. I like the brat, but to be honest, I don’t enjoy it as much as I used to. It’s hard to eat with plastic utensils, the bread is a little hard for me and the sauerkraut is a little bland, but it’s the fact that I’m in Epcot with my family and the ambiance is great so I scarf it down.

We leisurely stroll to watch the trains at Germany-my kids like those. Guess what-it’s broken too. Blue River-your kids would’ve loved it –one year at the trains, there was a lizard sunning himself on one of the little houses in the train area. It was really cute-he found himself a good spot. Anyway, no lizards this time and no trains so we kept on walking until we got to merry ol’ England. :sunny:

Buzz is the King of the Gat, I do have to say and I try my hardest to employ some Gats, but mine usually pale in comparison. He is the Gat Master. We get closer to the take out window at England and Buzz sees there’s only one table in the sitting area. He hands me off the stroller and tells me to stake a claim to it. A family of about 10 are just getting their food. Lucky for me, they pause, take a moment to look around and that’s when they see the table. Meanwhile, I make a bee line for it and grab it. LA heads off toward the edge of the fence to see the water. Trey is mad for some reason and pouting in the stroller. He refuses to eat anything. Buzz comes back and I tell him proudly how I snagged the table. He seems unimpressed. We eat our food.

Again, I like the fish & chips, but they’re insanely hot and very greasy. I’m already a little oily myself from sweating and there’s something about eating really greasy foods in very hot weather that unnerves me. But, again, it’s Epcot and I manage to wolf them anyway. We continue our stroll towards Canada. Now I see why he was unimpressed. There were plenty of open tables on the other side of England. We could’ve sat over there if we didn’t get that table. :headache:

We shag on out of Epcot and head back to the pool to do some swimming!! I gotta get the grease off me.

Stick around for the duck story-it's a pretty good one!! :duck:

[Linnie The Pooh]

Ok, after reading all of this I am rethinking who’s fault this was?

:lmao: I read that wrong-I thought you said, I am rethinking whose fart this was?!!!! :rotfl:

[Montana Disney Fan]

I think your family war cry is the perfect response to this situation, with your permission I think I will start using it out at Disneyland when I get trapped behind these groups. (Unless it’s blue_river and family of course)

It's best to keep some live lizards, snakes and wolverines in your backpack just in case you should happen upon blue's family. What you do is just is toss the snake over to the side, tap one of them on the shoulder and point to the wildlife. They'll be all over it like a pack of dogs on a three-legged cat and you can then move on down the pathway. ;)

[Linnie The Pooh]

Linnie - I don't think you're going to live down the bathroom visits :lmao:

As you know JoJo and Goofy received the postcards on Thursday and I too wanted to thank you both for sending them out. The girls were tickled pink and Goofy has been showing it to everyone who stops by.


I'm glad they got them. LeeAndra and I had a lot of fun picking them out! We were worried they might not make it, so I'm relieved that they did!

I will NEVER live the bathroom thing down-thing is-it was worse on this trip!! Eek!

Oh and I can't find the post, but for those wondering-Buzz's stretchy shorts are regular nylon athletic shorts that are loose fitting, but have an elastic waist. That's why he calls them stretchy-they stretch around his waist. They are NOT the skin tight, biking, Lance Armstrong kind-that's probably Buzz's next year's experiment...:scared1:

[Goofster57]

:lmao: I read that wrong-I thought you said, I am rethinking whose fart this was?!!!! :rotfl:

Well you could put it that way, I was trying to be a little politically correct.:thumbsup2

With the people on this board I should have know that I didn't need to worry about it. :rotfl2:

I've got to say I love these boards :dance3:

[Goofster57]

It's best to keep some live lizards, snakes and wolverines in your backpack just in case you should happen upon blue's family. What you do is just is toss the snake over to the side, tap one of them on the shoulder and point to the wildlife. They'll be all over it like a pack of dogs on a three-legged cat and you can then move on down the pathway. ;)

I'll remember that

Security Guard at bag check
"Excuse me sir is that a Wolverine in your backback or are you expecting to run into blue_river and her family" :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Linnie The Pooh]

I've got to say I love these boards :dance3: Me Too!!

[nolacindy]

Oh and I can't find the post, but for those wondering-Buzz's stretchy shorts are regular nylon athletic shorts that are loose fitting, but have an elastic waist. That's why he calls them stretchy-they stretch around his waist. They are NOT the skin tight, biking, Lance Armstrong kind-that's probably Buzz's next year's experiment...:scared1:


First off I love your reports! What is it with men and these stretchy waist shorts????? My DH tried this last year with a pair of old blue hawaiian print swim trunks, and he's not a little man:scared1:, He insisted that he would wear them every day with what ever shirt he grabbed first.... green, red, orange.... All I could think is "someone from the DIS board is going to see us and his picture will be posted all over the board":lmao: :lmao:

[blue_river]

I think your family war cry is the perfect response to this situation, with your permission I think I will start using it out at Disneyland when I get trapped behind these groups. (Unless it’s blue_river and family of course)

It's best to keep some live lizards, snakes and wolverines in your backpack just in case you should happen upon blue's family. What you do is just is toss the snake over to the side, tap one of them on the shoulder and point to the wildlife. They'll be all over it like a pack of dogs on a three-legged cat and you can then move on down the pathway.

Security Guard at bag check
"Excuse me sir is that a Wolverine in your backback or are you expecting to run into blue_river and her family"



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:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I'll be back later to comment on Linnie's post :snooty:

[pixie dust 112]

First off I love your reports! What is it with men and these stretchy waist shorts????? My DH tried this last year with a pair of old blue hawaiian print swim trunks, and he's not a little man:scared1:, He insisted that he would wear them every day with what ever shirt he grabbed first.... green, red, orange.... All I could think is "someone from the DIS board is going to see us and his picture will be posted all over the board":lmao: :lmao:

I'm going back to look at my pics to see if he's in the background!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[blue_river]

Ok, I thought I already posted my rebuttal. Sorry for the delay.

I know why.....it's because you are too busy doing this:

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and this
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and this
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and this
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One side bit of info here, Loud Girl noticed the mole on the side of Buzz’s face. It’s one of those kind that are puffy-not flat on the skin-and she asked him if a worm is going to come out of it! Yup, that’s his girl all right. :genie: She was sure to say it real loud so everyone around us could hear it!!

http://bestsmileys.com/blushing/2.gif You know, Loud Girl seems to have the same sense of humour as her father. What goes around...comes around :laughing:

We leisurely stroll to watch the trains at Germany-my kids like those. Guess what-it’s broken too. Blue River-your kids would’ve loved it –one year at the trains, there was a lizard sunning himself on one of the little houses in the train area. It was really cute-he found himself a good spot. Anyway, no lizards this time and no trains so we kept on walking until we got to merry ol’ England. :sunny:

We didn't see the trains at Germany but it was dark when we were there (haven't come to that part in my TR yet). :confused3

I did see some pictures of them in Goofsters trippie and it is definately on the list for our next trip.


Stick around for the duck story-it's a pretty good one!! :duck:

I'm already stuck here and btw, all your stories are good ones! :thumbsup2

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Sad to say I have to stop 1/2 thru my reading because its late! :(

I am very happy to have discovered a new TR from you!!! :dance3: :yay: :woohoo:

Two quick things before I go:

1) Buzz might be getting somewhere with the only packing 1 outfit-- it works for Trading Spaces, BUT and I do mean a BIG BUT, I don't want to be anywhere near someone that's wearing clothes for that many days straight!!!:sad2:

2) I can't wait for your October trip either cuz that means that there's another great tr to look forward too. In fact I think you should do another spontaneous trip before then! ;)

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[ncseric]

For some reason, I thought the model trains in Germany were only there during Christmas time. Are they there all year?

[Montana Disney Fan]

For some reason, I thought the model trains in Germany were only there during Christmas time. Are they there all year?
They are there all year. This time they were weren't working :mad:



Two quick things before I go:

1) Buzz might be getting somewhere with the only packing 1 outfit-- it works for Trading Spaces, BUT and I do mean a BIG BUT, I don't want to be anywhere near someone that's wearing clothes for that many days straight!!!

2) I can't wait for your October trip either cuz that means that there's another great tr to look forward too. In fact I think you should do another spontaneous trip before then!
A). My "One Outfit Experiment" almost worked.
2). I could always wash my clothes in the kitchen sink.
C). I started planning the October 2007 trip prior to the Mar 2007 trip :eek:


You know, Loud Girl seems to have the same sense of humour as her father. What goes around...comes around
You got it sister. That Loud Girl is MDF all over again. NOt sure the world is ready for that!


I'm going back to look at my pics to see if he's in the background!
I'm easy to find. Look for the "Strapping" young man with a beer in his hand, a cocky smirk, and a crazy looking family around him. :banana:


What is it with men and these stretchy waist shorts????? My DH tried this last year with a pair of old blue hawaiian print swim trunks, and he's not a little man, He insisted that he would wear them every day with what ever shirt he grabbed first.... green, red, orange.... All I could think is "someone from the DIS board is going to see us and his picture will be posted all over the board"
I actually have a picture of your husband signing autographs next to Stitch near Toon Town. "Kudos" to his drunken Pirate impersonation. :rotfl2:


"Excuse me sir is that a Wolverine in your backback or are you expecting to run into blue_river and her family"
LOL that's funny. I find that making fun of blue is very funny for me. Am I the only one?

[blue_river]

LOL that's funny. I find that making fun of blue is very funny for me. Am I the only one?

AHEM!!!

Yes, you are the ONLY one http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/8.gif http://bestsmileys.com/angry2/10.gif





I guess you haven't seen my latest post

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[Disney owl]

thanks for sharing

[GrumpyOne]

Nice trip report (so far), highly amusing. Thank you for adding to the lack of productivity for my day ;)

Nope, nothing wrong with drinking beer at 11am. As was pointed out, it's always later somewhere.

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Oh, and sorry for no pictures yet. They're coming. I just have to get them uploaded which takes a little time and now Pooh-head is cracking the whip on me with the "Honey-do" list.

Aw, poor guy, someone should write a song about this..... :idea: oh wait a minute....... :teeth:


I used to come home late and not a minute too soon
Barking like a dog, howling at the moon
You'd be mad as an ol' red hen
Up all night wonderin' where I been
I'd fall down and say come help me honey
You laughed outloud I guess you thought it was funny
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

Now I'm paintin' the house and I'm mendin' the fence
I guess I gone out and lost all my good sense
Too much work is hard for your health
I could've died drinkin', now I'm killing myself
And I'm feedin' the dog, sackin' the trash
It's honey do this honey do that
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

Now I'm fixin' the sink and I'm mowin' the grass
You made me a list and I'm bustin' my wheel
All broke down, tail's been draggin'
It's a tough ol' life up here on the wagon
I'm feedin' the dog, sackin' the trash
It's honey do this honey do that
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'
Yeah I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

[is_it_oct_yet?]

Aw, poor guy, someone should write a song about this..... :idea: oh wait a minute....... :teeth:


I used to come home late and not a minute too soon
Barking like a dog, howling at the moon
You'd be mad as an ol' red hen
Up all night wonderin' where I been
I'd fall down and say come help me honey
You laughed outloud I guess you thought it was funny
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

Now I'm paintin' the house and I'm mendin' the fence
I guess I gone out and lost all my good sense
Too much work is hard for your health
I could've died drinkin', now I'm killing myself
And I'm feedin' the dog, sackin' the trash
It's honey do this honey do that
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

Now I'm fixin' the sink and I'm mowin' the grass
You made me a list and I'm bustin' my wheel
All broke down, tail's been draggin'
It's a tough ol' life up here on the wagon
I'm feedin' the dog, sackin' the trash
It's honey do this honey do that
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'
Yeah I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

i was thinking the same thing, or rather, my dh was atleast!!I am going to be singing this song forever now!!

[serendipity]

As always a great installment. Sorry that all those rides weren't working properly...what gives? We too do an around the world at EPCOT with food and liquor.. Maelstrom is never as enjoyable ;)

[mmeb144]

Aw, poor guy, someone should write a song about this..... :idea: oh wait a minute....... :teeth:


I used to come home late and not a minute too soon
Barking like a dog, howling at the moon
You'd be mad as an ol' red hen
Up all night wonderin' where I been
I'd fall down and say come help me honey
You laughed outloud I guess you thought it was funny
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

Now I'm paintin' the house and I'm mendin' the fence
I guess I gone out and lost all my good sense
Too much work is hard for your health
I could've died drinkin', now I'm killing myself
And I'm feedin' the dog, sackin' the trash
It's honey do this honey do that
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

Now I'm fixin' the sink and I'm mowin' the grass
You made me a list and I'm bustin' my wheel
All broke down, tail's been draggin'
It's a tough ol' life up here on the wagon
I'm feedin' the dog, sackin' the trash
It's honey do this honey do that
I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'
Yeah I sobered up and I got to thinkin'
Girl you ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

Mary, crack me up. Poor MDF! Taking a lickin'. :rotfl:

Blue river, where did you find the cool smiley? I'm glad you're taking all the teasing well.

Marie

[Linnie The Pooh]

I'm already stuck here and btw, all your stories are good ones! :thumbsup2

Thank you!! I don't know if it's that weird things happen to us or we just have a different way of looking at the world or maybe it's just a different reaction. A few years ago, my dad told me it's a good thing I have Buzz around b/c he keeps me laughing. Boy that is the
truth. :banana: :love:

Stinkerbelle's mom-I love that song-Toby Keith, right?? He's awesome. Unfortunately, Buzz might not get it b/c he is not a fan of country music. He is a big metal head. Hard to imagine I know....Growing up in Montana, I love country music. I have a big box of CD's I stored while we were moving, I'll have to look & see if I can find that song and play it for him.

Yeah, Poor Buzz-he has such a tough life, doesn't he? :rolleyes1 :cool2:

In truth, we just try to make the most of bad situations or any situation, see the humor in it and enjoy life. Our kids are like that too-Loud Girl is definitely a clone of Buzz, loud and boisterous. Trey is me, quirky, quiet and a little off.

Hey, Blue, Buzz has a real weak stomach for bugs, spiders and things. He gets all squeamish around them. That's why he's picking on you-he's jealous that you're so at ease around them!! ::yes:: I've told my parents on more than one occasion it's tough for me to be the man around the house, chasing mice and spiders etc. If he knows what's good for him, he will keep quiet about my personal troubles (i.e. Toiletcot from the last trip) or I'll let more of his secrets slip out...:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[Linnie The Pooh]

First off I love your reports! What is it with men and these stretchy waist shorts????? My DH tried this last year with a pair of old blue hawaiian print swim trunks, and he's not a little man:scared1:, He insisted that he would wear them every day with what ever shirt he grabbed first.... green, red, orange.... All I could think is "someone from the DIS board is going to see us and his picture will be posted all over the board":lmao: :lmao:

Thank you. We love the TR boards!

:rotfl: What is it about swim trunks?? When we first started going to WDW 10 years ago, Buzz wore his swim trunks everyday! If memory serves, they were green with a bright yellow and navy pattern. That's probably where he got the idea for wearing the same clothes all day-he used to do that with his swim trunks. I used to wear a Mickey tank top that was actually a pajama shirt. Yup, we were all about the fashion....:clown:

[Goofster57]

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:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I'll be back later to comment on Linnie's post :snooty:

Thanks for the chuckle and smile this morning, it was a great way to start the day. :thumbsup2

[Montana Disney Fan]

You guys are picking on poor Buzz :sad2:

Ok, time for the next trip report.

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~~~~2007~~~~~~~~~~~~~Lin vs. The Rabid Duck~~~~~~



There are a couple of things you all need to know about for our first day’s adventure in the swimming pool at our resort.

1). Linnie The Pooh hates all birds. She’s afraid to death of them.
2). A duck is a bird.


We head back to our hotel after a good 1st day start at Epcot (yes, rides were broken, but the kegs still worked), toss on our bathing suits, and hit the swimming pool which is right outside our back door.

Have you ever seen the movie Caddyshack? Remember when all the caddies show up at the pool all of a sudden and the golf club members are all horrified? That’s what it was like as Clan Mills rolled in. :eek:

Now, mind you, this is a resort community similar to DVC in that most of the people present are owners, not renters. However, it’s a different crowd than we’re used to. Most of the people around the pool are retired and reading books. There wasn’t a single child present. These weren’t the types who visited theme parks. We might as well have been at Pool #9 of the Del Boca Vista Retirement Community.

We stroll in: I got three beers left on a six-pack holder dangling from my finger, my shades on, gut hanging out, and a little strut going. I’m feeling good. :cool2: Loud Girl yells “Ungowa” prior to diving in the pool right next to the “No Diving” sign and splashing the 80 year old couple playing cribbage. :rolleyes1 We’ve got a bunch of old pool toys that we toss directly in the pool and our kids are wearing life jackets as we’ve never bothered to teach them how to swim. Moan Boy is squealing & hollering gibberish and mom’s got a bright red face. Not one of her prouder family moments. :blush:

I locate the only empty table and chairs among the crowd, drag it out into the sun right next to the sun burned couple who have the oxygen tubes hooked up, and set up camp.

I take a long pull off my Bud, remove my shades, yell “Cannonball!!!” …then all 200 pounds of me takes off like a shot, leaps into the air, grabs one leg then proceeds to empty 1/3 of the pool water onto the cement surroundings. ::yes:: :woohoo:

The Mills’ have entered the pool area… with authority I might add. :thumbsup2

I might also add that the once packed house of the swimming pool area slowly disintegrated until we were one of the only ones there. This happens to us a lot. :confused3

Pretty soon, I spot a rather large duck up in the sky circling the area. He looks more like a Hawk than a duck. He’s all alone which strikes me as odd. What’s even odder is when he starts his nose dive towards the pool aimed directly for my wife. :scared1:

I really can’t believe my eyes as he zeros in on the one Duck-Hater in the area and swoops down 100’ to within inches of her head and lands neatly in the water and gives her a nice “glare”.

Pooh is just plain freaking out by this time and out of the water as if someone yelled “Shark”!!! The kids & I are laughing uncontrollably and the duck is still staring down my wife. This is one mean duck, let me tell you.

When he splashed down in the water only feet from Pooh, he made quite the little splash and foaming water was all over his body. He really looked like Rabid Duck at this point.

I sort of felt sorry for the bird. He’d probably lost his mate and was now deranged and taking it out on all female duck haters around the globe… starting with Pooh-head.

This duck obviously held all rules or laws with total disdain as he simply ignored the sign next to “No Diving” which also said, “No Animals”. Maybe he was somehow related to us?

Turns out though that this was just a playful duck. Not mean or spiteful at all. Moan Boy and I chased him around the pool for an hour. He never left the water once. When we got too close, he just swam a little faster. It’s amazing how fast a duck can swim. He was obviously just playing with us and killing some time. I think he had as much fun as we did.

That was a great couple of hours in the pool. We had a blast! The duck finally just flew off so we toweled off and got ready for dinner. Luckily, we got some pictures of the cute little guy which I’ll post later.

Once again, I’m going to PLUG one of our favorite off-site restaurants. You guys have to try this place sometime. It’s called Giordano’s :thumbsup2 and they have two locations around Disneyworld. Once is near the Crossroads area and the other off 192. Both are great.

Usually the service isn’t that good but this time it was excellent. In fact, I’d have to say the Crossroads Giordano’s was better than the other one. Newer, nicer, better service, etc… As always, we ordered the XL thin crust with just Cheese on side and Canadian Bacon w/ Pineapple on the other. Mmmmmmmmmmmm….

After dinner we hit the Wall-Mart and purchased all our weekly needs along with a lot of our weekly “wants”.

That evening, when we got back to the hotel, I went into full vacation mode as I attempted to execute Secret Experiment #1. I ate Peanut M&M’s, potato chips, a donut, leftover Pizza, popcorn, a large Sugar Cookie, many Oreos, Fritos with bean dip, two glasses of wine and two Crown Royals on ice. popcorn::

I was in full slob mode also. You could literally follow me around the condo by just looking for the droppings of food as they fell from my mouth. I was more Cookie Monster than “man”. I couldn’t help myself. It was all so lurpin’.

By the end of the evening, I was a huge mess of a man, lying on the couch, bloated and cross-eyed, trying to watch an old Seinfeld rerun. This is usually how I look on the last day of vacation, not the first! :crazy2:

Eventually, we all headed towards our beds and fell asleep.

Only to be awakened by the rowdy college-types partying at midnight in the hot tub right outside our room! By this time I was in total agony. My stomach hurt for some reason, my head was pounding a little, I was burping up bean dip, and now these pre-adults were annoying me with their drunken fun.

I got a glass of water and two Tums, called security, and 20 minutes later they had left. That hour after the party was broken up was pure agony for me. I was very sick (must have been a flu bug) :sick: and it took all my concentration and will power to keep from regurgitating. Somehow, I finally got over feeling ill and went to sleep. Must have been one of those 2 hour flu bugs you’re always hearing about. :confused3

Next up: King of GAT

[KathyRN137]

You guys are picking on poor Buzz :sad2:


:charac2: You poor wittle thing!

[blue_river]

You guys are picking on poor Buzz :sad2:

Ok, time for the next trip report.

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Comments on new post coming soon! Have to watch House first :teeth:

[KathyRN137]

That evening, when we got back to the hotel, I went into full vacation mode as I attempted to execute Secret Experiment #1. I ate Peanut M&M’s, potato chips, a donut, leftover Pizza, popcorn, a large Sugar Cookie, many Oreos, Fritos with bean dip, two glasses of wine and two Crown Royals on ice. popcorn::


Okay...I really have no comment to make because I'm speechless. No, wait, actually I think I'm nauseous.....would you excuse me for a moment!

Kathy

[Mic_n_Min]

:rotfl2: Today's TR entry has got to be the funniest of them so far. Between the rabid duck and your pigging out, I could picture it all (whether I wanted to or not!) :rotfl:

Can't wait to read the next installment! popcorn::

[OhMari]

I am laughing so hard I am crying.
You two are like Erma Bombeck rolled into one.

[Luv2trav]

Oh my,,, This is halarious... I would have loved to have witnessed the pool entrance... :lmao:

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Stinkerbelle's mom-I love that song-Toby Keith, right?? He's awesome. Unfortunately, Buzz might not get it b/c he is not a fan of country music. He is a big metal head. Hard to imagine I know....Growing up in Montana, I love country music. I have a big box of CD's I stored while we were moving, I'll have to look & see if I can find that song and play it for him.

:

::yes:: Tobey Keith! Score one for Buzz cuz I'm a metal head too actually! :thumbsup2 I likes me some country music as well, big loves me some metal!:banana:

Yeah, Poor Buzz-he has such a tough life, doesn't he? :rolleyes1 :cool2: :bored: :lmao:

Our kids are like that too-Loud Girl is definitely a clone of Buzz, loud and boisterous. Trey is me, quirky, quiet and a little off.

And that's why we :love: ya! Remember PEEPs we're laughing with ya, not at ya! (ok well maybe PixieDust is ;) ) :rolleyes1 :teeth:

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Great installment!

Buzz-- I can't believe you caught the 2 hr flu! :sick: I heard that was going round! Glad you're feeling better! :lmao:

Linnie-- I'm totally with ya on the bird thing! :scared:

When I was in middle school one day they called the whole school over the intercom & told the teachers to have all the students packed up for the rest of the day & to report to the audotorium ready to go home:confused3 The school then proceeded to show us Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds! Never told us why either. :scared1: Then they proceeded to let us leave for the day-- a nice autumn afternoon. Tons of quiet children walking home looking skyward at all the hundreds even thousands of birds lined up staring at us on the wires. :scared: That was the longest quietest walk of my life. That movie scarred me for life. It wasn't tell a bunch of us were planning our 15th class reunion & talking about that that a former classmate who was on the student body explained to us that the school had raised a little extra money & it was a REWARD for all of our hard work & good behavior! I mean really WTH!!!!:confused3

[BostonTink85]

That pool entrance sounds just like something my family would do....especially my dad cannonball-ing in! LOL :lmao:

[almousefan]

I am loving this report. I have been laughing for the last hour. My only disappointment is that I have to wait to hear the rest of the story!

Keep it coming!!

[blue_river]

Aw, poor guy, someone should write a song about this..... oh wait a minute.......

That was good! :lmao:

Blue river, where did you find the cool smiley? I'm glad you're taking all the teasing well.

Which smiley are you referring to? I am quite used to Buzz and his teasing. He *thinks* he's funny :teeth:

A few years ago, my dad told me it's a good thing I have Buzz around b/c he keeps me laughing. Boy that is the
truth. :banana: :love:

Laughter is the best medicine. You two are a great match!
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I love that song-Toby Keith, right?? He's awesome. Unfortunately, Buzz might not get it b/c he is not a fan of country music. He is a big metal head. Hard to imagine I know.

JoJo is the only country fan in our family and I've come to like a few country songs because of her. She is also into EMO stuff which drives me bonkers - most of it sounds like screaming. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Music/hardrock-053.gif


Yeah, Poor Buzz-he has such a tough life, doesn't he? :rolleyes1 :cool2:

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He sounds very hard done by.

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Hey, Blue, Buzz has a real weak stomach for bugs, spiders and things. He gets all squeamish around them. That's why he's picking on you-he's jealous that you're so at ease around them!! ::yes::

That's okay, I can take him!

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What is it about swim trunks?? When we first started going to WDW 10 years ago, Buzz wore his swim trunks everyday! If memory serves, they were green with a bright yellow and navy pattern. That's probably where he got the idea for wearing the same clothes all day-he used to do that with his swim trunks. I used to wear a Mickey tank top that was actually a pajama shirt. Yup, we were all about the fashion

My DH wore a pair of those swim trunks on one of our days. The back and front were black which was fine, but the sides had this white strip with green flowers on them. :lmao:

I actually cropped the bottom half of him in those pictures before posting them in my trip report. You just don't think about that stuff UNTIL you start sharing the pictures with the whole world (okay...not the whole world but at least everyone in the DIS community).

Thanks for the chuckle and smile this morning, it was a great way to start the day.

Always happy to spread the smiles
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[Montana Disney Fan]

I plan on responding to all your comments tomorrow when I'm not so tired but I had to say a couple of things prior to going to sleep:

1). Thank you for all the kind comments.

B). Has anyone tried the new KFC "Snack Pack" or "Big Box" as they call it?


Thanks and see you all tomorrow.

MDF ------> :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[blue_river]

I plan on responding to all your comments tomorrow when I'm not so tired but I had to say a couple of things prior to going to sleep:

1). Thank you for all the kind comments.

B). Has anyone tried the new KFC "Snack Pack"?


Thanks and see you all tomorrow.

MDF ------> :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


Well you know, I started quoting your latest installment and found myself quoting EVERY paragraph written because the whole darn post is sooooooo funny!!!!!!! So no quotes from me this time but I have to tell you that you come up with some really GOOD stuff Buzz.

You and Linnie should go into the comedy business. I can imagine you two are the life of the party where ever you go.

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Keep them coming!!! I love it.

[pixie dust 112]

::yes:: Tobey Keith! Score one for Buzz cuz I'm a metal head too actually! :thumbsup2 I likes me some country music as well, big loves me some metal!:banana:

:bored: :lmao:



And that's why we :love: ya! Remember PEEPs we're laughing with ya, not at ya! (ok well maybe PixieDust is ;) ) :rolleyes1 :teeth:

Yup! I'm laughin at ya!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[mumom95]

I plan on responding to all your comments tomorrow when I'm not so tired but I had to say a couple of things prior to going to sleep:

1). Thank you for all the kind comments.

B). Has anyone tried the new KFC "Snack Pack" or "Big Box" as they call it?


Thanks and see you all tomorrow.

MDF ------> :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Your posts are hilarious and just make my day!! (I'm a stay at home mom, so it doesn't take much to make my day :) )

I wanted to comment about the KFC Big Box. We haven't tried it yet, but everytime my husband sees the commercial he comments about how we need to go to KFC so he can try it (assuming you can substitute the sides, he doesn't like the ones in the commercial).

Waiting for more.......

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Blue-- I have to tell you, you have the best smilies!!!! My favorite so far were the karate ones! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[serendipity]

Hmmm the two hour flu huh? Interesting after all that binging :rolleyes1 Am I jealous though, I have a wedding dress to get into which has = slim fast meals for months. The moment I start the honeymoon full gluttony begins! I love the pool sequence and btw, I'm terrified of birds also from watching The Birds as I kid. My heart goes out to you Linnie!

[blue_river]

Blue-- I have to tell you, you have the best smilies!!!! My favorite so far were the karate ones! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks!! I searched long and hard for those two ;)

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[Goofster57]

I am in total AWE, I don’t even know what to say in response
:confused: :confused3 :scratchin

Great installment

[Montana Disney Fan]

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Prior to the duck attack & after the cannonball, we gather for a family photo. The crowd has begun to thin.


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Moan Boy & I “sneak” up on the Rabid Duck.



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By this time I have only one thing on my mind: Duck Soup! :stir:



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Moan Boy also enjoys the delicious feast served to us at Giordano’s.:thumbsup2



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Prior to our meal arriving, I practice my “Gang Signs”. Pooh-head is never happy when I do this. :confused3

[Goofster57]

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007014.JPG
Prior to our meal arriving, I practice my “Gang Signs”. Pooh-head is never happy when I do this. :confused3

My family seems to have the same issues when I do this

[Disneyland_Mama]

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007014.JPG
Prior to our meal arriving, I practice my “Gang Signs”. Pooh-head is never happy when I do this. :confused3

:rotfl2:
Representin' the DIS! Yeeeeah, boyeeeee!!

There are a couple of things you all need to know about for our first day’s adventure in the swimming pool at our resort.

1). Linnie The Pooh hates all birds. She’s afraid to death of them.
2). A duck is a bird.


Pretty soon, I spot a rather large duck up in the sky circling the area. He looks more like a Hawk than a duck. He’s all alone which strikes me as odd. What’s even odder is when he starts his nose dive towards the pool aimed directly for my wife. :scared1:

I really can’t believe my eyes as he zeros in on the one Duck-Hater in the area and swoops down 100’ to within inches of her head and lands neatly in the water and gives her a nice “glare”.

Pooh is just plain freaking out by this time and out of the water as if someone yelled “Shark”!!! The kids & I are laughing uncontrollably and the duck is still staring down my wife. This is one mean duck, let me tell you.


Oh, Lin! I totally feel your pain. I'm deathly afraid of birds as well. Rightfully so, I've been attached twice! Once by a kamakazi Hummingbird, who attacked me because I unknowingly walked too close to her nest. And once by a mean psychotic goose, who thought my flip flops belonged in her nest.
:scared1:
I refuse to go anywhere birds hangout. I will not visit the atrium at the zoo and there's no way I'll ever, ever see "Flights of Wonder" at AK. Uh-uh, not happening!:sad2:


Great Installement, Buzz! :thumbsup2

[blue_river]

By this time I have only one thing on my mind: Duck Soup! :stir:


We don't eat the ducks!! http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/11.gif


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Prior to our meal arriving, I practice my “Gang Signs”. Pooh-head is never happy when I do this. :confused3

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Fun stuff :thumbsup2

I really thought you were kidding about the duck in the pool. We have hundreds of geese landing at our place right now and you wouldn't be chasing them, they chase back - at least the dog anyhow :scared1:

[blue_river]

My family seems to have the same issues when I do this

:rotfl2:

Oh, Lin! I totally feel your pain. I'm deathly afraid of birds as well. Rightfully so, I've been attached twice! Once by a kamakazi Hummingbird, who attacked me because I unknowingly walked too close to her nest. And once by a mean psychotic goose, who thought my flip flops belonged in her nest.

I refuse to go anywhere birds hangout. I will not visit the atrium at the zoo and there's no way I'll ever, ever see "Flights of Wonder" at AK. Uh-uh, not happening!

You guys are funny!! :rotfl:

Geese can be very aggressive - I've seen them go after my dog, which is a Collie, so were not talking about a small puppy here.

[Montana Disney Fan]

Ok, I've finally got some time to respond to all the comments.


I really thought you were kidding about the duck in the pool.
I'm sorry to say that my trip reports are the truth. We somehow find ourselves in these situations all the time!


Representin' the DIS! Yeeeeah, boyeeeee!!
Oh ya baby! :banana:


My family seems to have the same issues when I do this
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


The moment I start the honeymoon full gluttony begins!
Two Words sister ---> Pork Rinds :thumbsup2


I wanted to comment about the KFC Big Box. We haven't tried it yet, but everytime my husband sees the commercial he comments about how we need to go to KFC so he can try it (assuming you can substitute the sides, he doesn't like the ones in the commercial).
I dream about it. BTW: Your husband, while probably a really nice guy, is all wrong about the "Big Box". It's absolutely perfect and needs no substitutions! ;)


I am loving this report. I have been laughing for the last hour. My only disappointment is that I have to wait to hear the rest of the story!
Thank you mousefan. I appreciate it. :)


Okay...I really have no comment to make because I'm speechless. No, wait, actually I think I'm nauseous.....would you excuse me for a moment!
If that bothered you Kathy you may want to skip the Dolphin Stew segment. ;)


Today's TR entry has got to be the funniest of them so far.
I am laughing so hard I am crying.
You two are like Erma Bombeck rolled into one.
Thanks guys. :flower3:


I would have loved to have witnessed the pool entrance...
It was truly a sight to behold. The bad part was the beer got warm. Next trip I'm bringing a cooler. :thumbsup2


Tobey Keith! Score one for Buzz cuz I'm a metal head too actually!
Never been a fan of Koby Teethe but I can't get enough of that Slipknot! :rockband:

[ncseric]

I dream about it. BTW: Your husband, while probably a really nice guy, is all wrong about the "Big Box".


So what's your opinion of the "Big Bowl" they were selling... the corn/potato/gravy/cheese/chicken thing? I haven't seen any ads for it lately, but those turned my stomach. Interestingly, my wife thought it looked good. I married good. :)

[blue_river]

I'm sorry to say that my trip reports are the truth. We somehow find ourselves in these situations all the time!



You do seem to have weird/bad luck but it sure makes for some great story writing!!!! :) :thumbsup2

[pixie dust 112]

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Prior to the duck attack & after the cannonball, we gather for a family photo. The crowd has begun to thin.


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Moan Boy & I “sneak” up on the Rabid Duck.



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By this time I have only one thing on my mind: Duck Soup! :stir:

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Moan Boy also enjoys the delicious feast served to us at Giordano’s.:thumbsup2



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Prior to our meal arriving, I practice my “Gang Signs”. Pooh-head is never happy when I do this. :confused3

Great pics except for the "gang signs" :scared1: Linnie~ I am giving Buzz a virtual slap upside the head for you on this one!:angel:

[DisneyNutMary]

http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007036.JPG
Prior to the duck attack & after the cannonball, we gather for a family photo. The crowd has begun to thin.



I thought you were kidding- but in this pic you can see the crowd staying far away from you.
Don't fell so bad, that happens to us a lot too.

We are not really off-site eaters, but I plan to make a trip offsie to try Giordano's next trip- you mention them so much, I goota try for myself.

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Great pics Buzz!!!

I was pleasantly surprised to notice that you have 2 trips in the works-- Oct. and Dec. so that's 2 more trs for us! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I think you may have found your calling in life Buzz & Linnie ! ;)

[ncseric]

I grew up near Chicago and there are a few more Giordano's around than Geno's, so if I need a real deep dish fix, I'll go there. I'd still say Geno's East is the best if you're anywhere near Chicago, though.

Could have gone to California Pizza Kitchen and gotten duck on your pizza, I'd imagine. :)

[Linnie The Pooh]

I’m not a bird hater, per se. I just don’t like them. I do NOT like the way they fly at me and they always seem to zero in on me. When we had mice in our house, (that was my fault-I was trying to feed the wild bunnies in our yard so they’d stop eating our grass). I put rabbit food out and attracted the mice and it became a 5 year non stop project of mine to rid us of the rodents. Thank goodness we moved…

Anyway, I put a glue board under our deck, where the mice liked to live, and wouldn’t you know it- a crow got stuck to it. I could hear it all day out there flopping around under our deck. It finally worked its way to the edge and I got a box and made Buzz put it in the box. I secured the box very well, loaded it up in my car and drove it to a vet’s where they rescued the bird from the board, cleaned it up and set it free.

See? I’m not a bird hater-if I hated birds, I would’ve let it die, but I saved it. Of course, I was also the one who almost killed it, but that was an accident.

One time, I was riding with my mom and we were stopped at one of the busiest intersections in town and here's a mama duck with 5 babies crossing the street. I knew the traffic wouldn't see them so I jumped out and stopped the traffic so they could all cross safely. The mama proceeded to lead her babies on a death march through a Shopko parking lot so I gathered all the babies up in my shirt and took them to a pond where they were reunited with Mama Duck. I try to respect the birds, but they just won't leave me alone.

I don’t know how I developed this fear of them-they never used to scare me until a few years ago. I’ve never seen the movie the Birds, but I know I wouldn’t like it based on what everyone is saying. So that’s the story on the birds.

I was just really, really thankful I wasn’t turned around facing the other direction in the pool or I would’ve seen that duck coming at me and then I would’ve had heart failure. :scared1: One thing Buzz did not mention is the duck actually skimmed the top of my head. I felt something touch the top of my hair and looked around, confused. Then I saw the duck and Buzz said, “Yeah it hit your head.” Why me??? :confused3

I was amused by it swimming with us, but as you can see, I was the one out of the pool taking the pictures. It really was playing with us, which was neat. I did not scream and cause a scene-I merely got out quietly and started taking pictures.

The pool area was packed when we arrived-there were no empty chairs and only one table. Buzz grabbed that, as he said and before we knew it we practically had the pool to ourselves… I always feel self conscious when I walk up to a pool-my family does not help my anxiety! I prefer to just blend into the crowd-they have no qualms about attracting attention to us… :eek:

What Buzz also didn’t mention was he didn’t finish his last beer. He poured it into the bushes so not only did we invade the pool area, but we had this stench of beer around our table….:sad2:

Giordano’s- great pizza! I love it there. Ordinarily, I try to stick with eating organic foods and avoid chemicals and things as my GI system does not like that type of thing. I made a horrible error this night. After dinner, I joined Buzz in his “no foods barred” diet. :guilty:

M&M’s, Bugles, Chips, Wine, Cookies, Donuts, Popcorn etc. All the stuff my system HATES and holds me accountable for it for days on end… I figured what the heck I’m on vacation. However, my stomach was not. I don’t know what I was thinking…:confused3 :confused3

Buzz told me about the guys in the hot tub the next morning. I kind of remember waking up and hearing them, but figured it was a dream and went back to sleep. Let him deal with it....

That picture of Buzz with the "gang" symbols. Words fail me... He kept doing that all week. I can't believe I took a picture of him doing it b/c by the end of the week, I was pretty well angered by it. Or maybe I was just tired of it, I can't remember. What you don't have the "benefit" of is hearing him say the words, "Two-One" while he's doing that hand thing. Whatever that meant. I told him on more than one occasion to knock it off....

[Linnie The Pooh]

:rotfl2:
Oh, Lin! I totally feel your pain. I'm deathly afraid of birds as well. Rightfully so, I've been attached twice! Once by a kamakazi Hummingbird, who attacked me because I unknowingly walked too close to her nest. And once by a mean psychotic goose, who thought my flip flops belonged in her nest.
:scared1:
I refuse to go anywhere birds hangout. I will not visit the atrium at the zoo and there's no way I'll ever, ever see "Flights of Wonder" at AK. Uh-uh, not happening!:sad2:Great Installement, Buzz! :thumbsup2

Yikes-I've heard geese and hummingbirds can be really mean!

I saw the FoW. Buzz told me was a movie! :mad: It was live birds flying around the audience! :scared:

We don't eat the ducks!! Me either!

[Linnie The Pooh]

Great installment!

Linnie-- I'm totally with ya on the bird thing! :scared:

When I was in middle school one day they called the whole school over the intercom & told the teachers to have all the students packed up for the rest of the day & to report to the audotorium ready to go home:confused3 The school then proceeded to show us Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds! Never told us why either. :scared1: Then they proceeded to let us leave for the day-- a nice autumn afternoon. Tons of quiet children walking home looking skyward at all the hundreds even thousands of birds lined up staring at us on the wires. :scared: That was the longest quietest walk of my life. That movie scarred me for life. It wasn't tell a bunch of us were planning our 15th class reunion & talking about that that a former classmate who was on the student body explained to us that the school had raised a little extra money & it was a REWARD for all of our hard work & good behavior! I mean really WTH!!!!:confused3

Yeah, WTH?? That is NOT my idea of a reward either!! :headache: Eek!!

[Linnie The Pooh]

Hmmm the two hour flu huh? Interesting after all that binging :rolleyes1 Am I jealous though, I have a wedding dress to get into which has = slim fast meals for months. The moment I start the honeymoon full gluttony begins! I love the pool sequence and btw, I'm terrified of birds also from watching The Birds as I kid. My heart goes out to you Linnie!

Buzz is such a drill sergeant on vacation, I actually lose weight by the time our trip ends!

[Linnie The Pooh]

You and Linnie should go into the comedy business. I can imagine you two are the life of the party where ever you go.

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Keep them coming!!! I love it.

Hmm, mostly people just seem annoyed with us. :rolleyes:

[crzyred]

ok i have been laughing all the way through this report. my problem today is that i had my wisdom teeth taken out yesterday suddenly. so trying to laugh through this has not been fun.

i am loving the report though!!

[Linnie The Pooh]

ok i have been laughing all the way through this report. my problem today is that i had my wisdom teeth taken out yesterday suddenly. so trying to laugh through this has not been fun.

i am loving the report though!!

Ouch! Sorry to hear that-that is painful.

Glad you like the TR. It was a fun trip.

I'm sorry to have made so many posts today instead of putting all the quotes on one post-my stupid mouse won't let me highlight things-I think I need a new one. :badpc:

[Montana Disney Fan]

:hug: Ouch! Sorry to hear that-that is painful.

Glad you like the TR. It was a fun trip.

I'm sorry to have made so many posts today instead of putting all the quotes on one post-my stupid mouse won't let me highlight things-I think I need a new one. :badpc:

It doesn't matter what everyone thinks. I love you!!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2007~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~King of GAT~~~~~~~



Due to the 2-hour flu bug :sick: coupled with the drunken pre-adults from the night before, I made the command decision on Day 2 to sleep in. :thumbsup2

It’s Monday now & I know deep down I’m just asking for trouble. :guilty: It’s Spring Break for Florida high schools, the weather is nice, and the parks are going to be PACKED!

However, since I didn’t plan this trip months in advance like I usually do, plus I made the commitment to sleep in whenever we felt like it, I simply turned the alarm off, rolled over and grumbled to Lin, “Go back to sleep”.

Lin ain’t a big morning person so staying in bed wouldn’t be an issue for her. She made some sort of muffled grunt which I took to mean “fine by me”.

All we really had to do today was get to Epcot by 11:30 a.m. for our only planned meal with the children. The reservation is for Garden Grill located in the Land Pavilion. This is the same building that Soarin’ is located.

We get out of bed around 9:30, have a cup of coffee and get ready to leave for Epcot. I made the decision late last night that Secret Experiment #1 needed to be “shelved” for a later date. My delicate constitution wasn’t ready for that type of diet and may never be. The healthiest thing I could find to eat for breakfast was a day old glazed donut so I chowed it down.

Before going to Epcot, I load up all our swimming gear, pool toys, and life jackets in the trunk of the car. Today is the day to test out Secret Experiment #2.:banana:

We arrived at Epcot around 10:15 a.m. This is the first time that I can ever remember not showing up at a theme park at the “rope drop”. Even with all of our years of experience, we are not ready for the horrors of showing up late to a very busy Epcot.:eek:

Unlike the morning before, we parked somewhere north of the Magic Kingdom and began our commute towards the big golf ball. I’ve never been on the parking lot tram at Epcot before so it felt awkward and weird.

We finally arrive at the security check point where they go thru your bags and it’s mass chaos like you’ve never seen before. There are egg-timers everywhere. Anyone showing up at Epcot at 10:30 a.m. during spring break probably falls into one of three groups:

1). WDW Rookies
2). Victims of the deadly “2-hour flu bug”.
3). Canadians

There are about 10 lines for the security bag check point but you cannot distinguish any of them. There’s just a huge cluster of about 500 people all standing around looking very confused. Many of them are 7 across, looking at park maps, then looking at the big golf ball, then back to the park map.

They just can’t seem to figure out what’s going on. I go into full GAT mode, :cool: and yell back to Linnie to “follow me”! She nods her understanding as we implement “Operation Forward Motion”.

The procedure from here out is clear to the entire family. Buzz will be GAT’n like a mad dog and the family just needs to try and keep up. If I lose them, it’s considered their fault. :smokin:

I snake our way thru the throng of humanity, stepping on toes, elbowing the elderly, and constantly making forward progress towards the security tables. I know that getting to the middle lines is key as most people will migrate towards the outside line as they really don’t even know what’s going on at all.

All the rooks have no idea it’s a security line as there are so many people you can’t even see what the hold up is let alone the security sign or personnel.

I do a series of brilliant GAT maneuvers that place us right at one of the middle security tables. We unzip our backpacks, are quickly inspected, and then off like a shot to the FAR turnstiles to enter the park.

After security, most people now go to the VERY long line which is the middle set of turnstiles and closest to the security tables. By going to the far turnstiles that say “Cast Members & Guests” you can gain entry to the parks a lot faster as most people think it’s for Cast Members ONLY. We walked up and there wasn’t a single person in line.

By the time we got our stroller, I glanced at my watch and read 10:45. It only took us 15 minutes from the time we parked until we entered and obtained our stroller. That was simply incredible!

We hurried thru the mass crowds and got to Test Track. We knew we wouldn’t be riding it, but wanted to get Fast Passes for after lunch. The return time for Test Track was 3 p.m.!!! I knew there was no way in heck we were going to still be in the parks at 3 p.m. but I got the fast passes anyway.

We then bolt over to the Garden Grill restaurant which opens at 11 a.m. and see if they’ll seat us early. They oblige and we are the first people to be sat in the restaurant for the day. I didn’t like our original seats at a table with chairs so I requested to be moved to a booth along the outside of the rotating restaurant.

They move us to the booth which just happens to be the booth for the “Garden Family of the Day”. Yaa hoo! It’s us!! :woohoo:

They inform us that we’ll get to meet the chef, all the characters will come meet our family as a group for pictures, and that we’ll get some other special treats and so forth. :)

This is the second time we’ve received something special because of the “Year of a Millions Dreams” celebration. In October, we received Dream Fast Passes. Now you know why Epcot is our favorite park.

Lunch is great but very expensive. It’s over $80 for four of us and I only had ONE beer! The kids loved interacting with Mickey, Pluto and Chip & Dale. I like how the different characters actually ACT the way they’re supposed to. For example: Chip & Dale were mischievous and threw food, drank our beverages (pretending) and snuck up on us. It was really cute.

After lunch the chef came out, had a sign-in book, then offered us fast passes for any ride we wanted! Perfect! It was only noon now and I wanted to hit Test Track for Moan Boy then leave for the day and implement Secret Experiment #2.

Next Up: Secret Experiment #2

[blue_river]

When we had mice in our house, (that was my fault-I was trying to feed the wild bunnies in our yard so they’d stop eating our grass). I put rabbit food out and attracted the mice and it became a 5 year non stop project of mine to rid us of the rodents. Thank goodness we moved…

Mice are a real problem here (outside) but we have Oreo (our cat) to take care of it ;)


Anyway, I put a glue board under our deck, where the mice liked to live, and wouldn’t you know it- a crow got stuck to it. I could hear it all day out there flopping around under our deck.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

You guys are so funny!!


so I gathered all the babies up in my shirt and took them to a pond where they were reunited with Mama Duck. I try to respect the birds, but they just won't leave me alone.

These are the stories I love hearing about. I knew you had a soft spot :goodvibes Maybe they won't leave you alone because they like you :lmao:

One thing Buzz did not mention is the duck actually skimmed the top of my head. I felt something touch the top of my hair and looked around, confused. Then I saw the duck and Buzz said, “Yeah it hit your head.” Why me??? :confused3

OMG!!! STOP!!!! http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/lol-045.gif

I always feel self conscious when I walk up to a pool-my family does not help my anxiety! I prefer to just blend into the crowd-they have no qualms about attracting attention to us… :eek:

I'm the same way and I hate when everybody stops what they are doing to watch you make your way to your spot. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Others/blah-blah-072.gif

What Buzz also didn’t mention was he didn’t finish his last beer. He poured it into the bushes so not only did we invade the pool area, but we had this stench of beer around our table….:sad2:

:lmao: I can picture that! http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Surprise/surprised-004.gif

M&M’s, Bugles, Chips, Wine, Cookies, Donuts, Popcorn etc. All the stuff my system HATES and holds me accountable for it for days on end… I figured what the heck I’m on vacation. However, my stomach was not. I don’t know what I was thinking…:confused3 :confused3

Too much eating will do it to you everytime !!
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Linnie, thanks for the laughs!!! :thumbsup2

[blue_river]

:hug:

It doesn't matter what everyone thinks. I love you!!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

awww.....

Buzz and Linnie Below:

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[Linnie The Pooh]

awww.....

Buzz and Linnie Below:

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Oh that is so cute!! Thank you!

Once I was driving to work and took this road that has a lot of duck activity on it. I saw a female duck pacing back and forth and quacking like crazy. Her mate had gotten hit by a car and was lying dead on the side of the road. I dont' think I've ever recovered from seeing that-I cried all the way to work and still get really sad when I think of how badly upset that female duck was.....

I have other stories of me trying to rescue the birds, but I'll save those for another time. Suffice it to say, it's not unusual to see my car blocking traffic to let the wildlife (including birds) cross the street safely. Even the mice- I abandoned the glue boards after the crow incident and would catch the mice in live traps. I'd take them to the ditch and set them free. My dad told me that was the problem-I didn't take them far enough away and they kept coming back!! :eek:

[Linnie The Pooh]

:hug:

It doesn't matter what everyone thinks. I love you!!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Aw, shucks, thanks sweetheart-I love you too. :love:

And btw, I need a new mouse (and keyboard). :flower3:

[stinkerbelle's mom]

:hug:

It doesn't matter what everyone thinks. I love you!!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Ahhhhhh, that's so sweet!!!! :love:

So really you must have some serious LTP bashing coming up! :eek: :sad2:

[KathyRN137]

:thumbsup2 It's good to be the King!

Kathy

[makinorlando]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2007~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~King of GAT~~~~~~~

turnstiles to enter the park.

After security, most people now go to the VERY long line which is the middle set of turnstiles and closest to the security tables. By going to the far turnstiles that say “Cast Members & Guests” you can gain entry to the parks a lot faster as most people think it’s for Cast Members ONLY. We walked up and there wasn’t a single person in line.


I was happy to see another trip report from the Mills clan. But WHY did you have to give away MY secret to entering EPCOT? That's "our" entrance!!

Sounds like you had a great trip. I look forward to reading the rest of your TR!

We love Garden Grill, and especially Chip & Dale!

[Linnie The Pooh]

Ahhhhhh, that's so sweet!!!! :love:

So really you must have some serious LTP bashing coming up! :eek: :sad2:

I hope not!! :scared1: :rotfl: I didn't do anything too weird on this trip.

[tiggerbell]

Yeah! I caught up... :banana: Oh, wait - that's a bad thing!!! NOW what do I do??? :scared1:

I read your entire other "man" report yesterday (I skipped Survivor, if that tells you anything! :upsidedow )

[blue_river]

Due to the 2-hour flu bug :sick: coupled with the drunken pre-adults from the night before, I made the command decision on Day 2 to sleep in. Lin ain’t a big morning person so staying in bed wouldn’t be an issue for her. She made some sort of muffled grunt which I took to mean “fine by me”.

I'm not a morning person either but for some odd reason I was always the first one up in WDW http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Confused/3d-funny-eyes.gif

I made the decision late last night that Secret Experiment #1 needed to be “shelved” for a later date. My delicate constitution wasn’t ready for that type of diet and may never be. The healthiest thing I could find to eat for breakfast was a day old glazed donut so I chowed it down.

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The procedure from here out is clear to the entire family. Buzz will be GAT’n like a mad dog and the family just needs to try and keep up. If I lose them, it’s considered their fault. :smokin:

How do you do it Linnie???? http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Confused/confused-12.png

I snake our way thru the throng of humanity, stepping on toes, elbowing the elderly, and constantly making forward progress towards the security tables.

Are you sure you weren't there last August? http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Unhappy/mad-040.gif

They move us to the booth which just happens to be the booth for the “Garden Family of the Day”. Yaa hoo! It’s us!! :woohoo:

After lunch the chef came out, had a sign-in book, then offered us fast passes for any ride we wanted!

Yahooty!!! That's awesome http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Holidays_and_Party/party-109.GIF

What was the sign-in book? Sign-in for what?

I can't wait to read about secret experiment #2 :yay:

[mrstbalt]

Too funny! I am book marking this one for my hubby to read...
sounds like him:rotfl:

[thenewmrscarroll]

AHHH!!! I am at the end of the report (so far)! What am I going to do?! Linnie the Pooh and Montana Man...I feel like I know you!

Question for the Man...what exactly are your GAT tatics? I was so amazed to find someone actually articulate the same things my husband and I feel everytime we visit Disney (and any other theme park). Teach us your ways O Master of the Crowds!

And hurry up with the posts!! :goodvibes

[mmeb144]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2007~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~King of GAT~~~~~~~

It was only noon now and I wanted to hit Test Track for Moan Boy then leave for the day and implement Secret Experiment #2.

Next Up: Secret Experiment #2

Did I miss something? What is secret experiment # 2? Does this have anything to do with the swim items in the trunk?

Marie

[Montana Disney Fan]

Did I miss something? What is secret experiment # 2?
You've missed nothing. Nobody knows what Secret Experiment #2 is yet. :cool1:


Question for the Man...what exactly are your GAT tatics? I was so amazed to find someone actually articulate the same things my husband and I feel everytime we visit Disney (and any other theme park). Teach us your ways O Master of the Crowds!
My GAT tactics are pure instinct. My wife can't even GAT to good.

What I do is survey the land in front of me and anticipate crowd moves. It's a gift. One of my many powers. Drinking beer is yet another one of my powers. :cool2:



What was the sign-in book? Sign-in for what?
All the previous "Guests of the Day" all signed in the book also. Not sure why.. :confused3

Blue, you never made any comments about "Three Types of People" showing up late to Epcot. What gives?


I read your entire other "man" report yesterday (I skipped Survivor, if that tells you anything! )
Wow! I hope you at least recorded it!


I hope not!! I didn't do anything too weird on this trip.
Muwahahahahahaha!! :darth:


And btw, I need a new mouse (and keyboard).
Nope! That would cut into my beer money!! :banana:

[blue_river]

All the previous "Guests of the Day" all signed in the book also. Not sure why.. :confused3

OHHHHH
Blue, you never made any comments about "Three Types of People" showing up late to Epcot. What gives?



Because you're right about #3 being "Canadians". :rotfl2:

When you went, it was during our March break here!!!

[Linnie The Pooh]

Just for that beer money remark-I'm buying the most expensive mouse I can find....

Secret experiment 2-I think I know what it was! he didn't tell me it was a secret, but I bet I know. And if I'm right- it was a good one!

yeah, he's right I can't GAT good. I have a story coming up about my attempt to GAT. After my debacle, I gave up GAT for good.

I have to make dinner now so I'll post my rebuttal in a bit. :wave2:

[stinkerbelle's mom]

My GAT tactics are pure instinct. My wife can't even GAT to good.

What I do is survey the land in front of me and anticipate crowd moves. It's a gift. One of my many powers. Drinking beer is yet another one of my powers. :cool2:





Teach us Obie Wan Knobie, you're our only hope! :worship:

[Linnie The Pooh]

I would like to make one correction on one of my earlier posts-the Epcot water WAS blue! Buzz pointed it out to me and it did really look blue. Sorry, Buzz, you were right and I’m big enough to admit it. ;)


Now that I got that out of the way, let’s proceed….:surfweb:

Sleeping in was fine with me. I’m a wreck in the morning. I can’t talk for the first half hour I’m up so I just grunt to everyone. This has nothing to do with vacation, I’m just that way all the time. I made the coffee and set about getting us ready. :woohoo:

My gut was churning from all that crap I put in it the night before. I popped one of my pills and hoped for the best. I decided to skip the coffee, but tried one of the old donuts Buzz bought. Not a smart idea….But they were Krispy Kreme for gosh sakes-I couldn’t let them go to waste. :sick:

Buzz, I do have to say, was amazing with his GAT. I’ve never seen anything like it-we just weaved our way through the crowd like clockwork, never stopping or hitting anyone. Smooth as butter. And btw, I did keep up. I’m pretty tall so have a pretty good stride. He thinks he’s so clever-if I can’t keep up, it’s my fault. I don’t know if he realizes the catastrophic events that would occur if he lost me in a theme park. :eek: He’d have 2 very upset kids on his hands-especially Trey. He should take heed-he doesn’t wanna lose me!!! :yay:

We made it to the Garden Grille and I have to go to the bathroom.:sad2: Buzz is in line checking us in so I told him to keep an eye on the kids and I vacated the area for the restroom. Next thing I know, I am in the stall and look down and here’s LeeAndra’s shoes outside my stall. She’s telling me, “Mama, they’re ready for us.” Geez, was I in there that long? My stomach is killing me so I decide to just live with it and join the rest of the crew. We were seated and told we were the Family of the Day. That was neat. The characters really came around our table a lot. My favorite part was when Chip (or Dale) grabbed one of the straw wrappers and started flossing one of his 4 teeth. That cracked me up. The meal was excellent, but a lot of money. I think it was worth it though. The kids loved it. And we got a FP to whatever ride we wanted! So of course we chose Test Track since our FP’s that we got for it were for 3:00 and no one wanted to be in that park at 3:00.

Dessert arrived and once again I headed to the bathroom. That restaurant revolves so when I got back, I went the wrong way and spend a little time trying to locate the table…. Sat down and Buzz said we were ready to go.

We were leaving and I decided to hit the bathroom one more time. :sad2: Does it ever end??? I popped another pill and headed for the bathroom. My DD, bless her heart, came in with me and while we in the stall together announced in her loud girl style- “Mom you sure have to (go to the bathroom) a lot!!!” Only she’s 5 so she actually said the “p” word embarrassing me to death. We stayed in the bathroom until I was sure everyone who heard her had left. :blush:

We rode Test Track and headed to the car. I should mention we did NOT lose our car this whole trip thanks to me!:snooty: For my mom’s birthday she wanted a My Li’l Reminder. Have you seen those on t.v? Well you get 2 for the price of one so she gave one to me and I kept it in my fanny pack and recorded our parking spot every time we parked. Worked great.

Secret Experiment #2 coming up!! It was so much fun! :dance3:

[Disneyolic]

IWe were leaving and I decided to hit the bathroom one more time. :sad2: Does it ever end??? I popped another pill and headed for the bathroom. My DD, bless her heart, came in with me and while we in the stall together announced in her loud girl style- “Mom you sure have to (go to the bathroom) a lot!!!” Only she’s 5 so she actually said the “p” word embarrassing me to death. We stayed in the bathroom until I was sure everyone who heard her had left. :blush:
Aw. This is definitely not something to be embarrassed about. It is more embarrassing if your child mentions someone else's noises :sad2: or smells or whatever! Been there...

[Linnie The Pooh]

Aw. This is definitely not something to be embarrassed about. It is more embarrassing if your child mentions someone else's noises :sad2: or smells or whatever! Been there...

Yeah, I think that would be worse!! :lmao:

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~~~2007~~~~~~~~~~~Secret Experiment #2~~~~~~~~


Leaving Epcot, I can’t remember where the car is parked. Lin has a little recording device she brought along and played it back.

“Growld Imignle forly-elight”.

How in the heck is that supposed to help us? It was all garbled sounding which irritated me. :mad:

Pooh says, “It’s row Imagine Forty-Eight”. Apparently it’s her own little grunting code that nobody can understand except her… and maybe Moan Boy.

We find the car, load up, and leave Epcot. I take a different road and Pooh asks “Where’re we going?”. I responded that I had a secret experiment I wanted to try. She rolled her eyes and I could tell she was trying to figure out what was up. :scratchin

A few turns later and we’re at the gates of Old Key West. Lin says, “What the…”. I tell everyone to keep quiet and let me do the talking. :ssst:

The gate guard saunters over as I roll down the window. I flash my DVC card and he says “Welcome Home” and lets us in! :thumbsup2

Woo Hoo! The hard part was over with.

Next we find a parking spot near the main complex and I jump out and grab the kids swimming suits from the trunk and we have them get dressed right in the car.

Pooh knows what’s up by this time and is completely horrified by what we’re doing. She’s so nervous she’ll be caught and forced into an embarrassing situation. :worried: Ten bucks says she was the girl in grade school who was never late, sat in the front row, and did all of her homework.

I was the kid in the back, makin’ wise-cracks and writing notes to my girlfriends. :cool2:

Anyway, there’s no way I’m going to get Pooh to change into her swimming suit in the car so we head towards the pool. If I remember correctly, there were a couple of bathrooms near the pool where we could both change. What I couldn’t remember was whether or not you needed a room key to access them.

Worst case scenario would be the kids would swim and we’d watch. Oh, and we’d be caught, our car could be towed or one of those “boots” could be put on it. We’d be handed over to Disney Police, escorted off the property and asked to never return after revoking our DVC membership. Ya, right. :rolleyes:

As we’re walking towards the pool area, Pooh-head is trying to act as normal as she can and whispering to me not to draw attention to ourselves. She’s afraid of a pool repeat of the day before. I didn’t want her to be too nervous so I stayed as normal as possible for her. :tilt:

The bathrooms did have slots for keys but both doors (Men’s & Woman’s) were open. Pooh-head and I both change into our suits and head to the pool.

The kids rode the slide at the pool about 25 times each. The weather was PERFECT and the crowd was medium. This felt SO much more like vacation than the pool at our dilapidated resort. There were kids laughing and playing, people jumping and splashing, lifeguards protecting, and not a single person hooked up to oxygen playing backgammon.

After a while of frolicking, I decide I need a libation and head to the bar for a deluxe margarita. As usual, Pooh pulls babysitting duty in the pool.

The bar is very small with a couple of televisions, one bartender, and a drunken Aussie whose shootin’ tequila chased by beer. I watched him shoot down three shots and one beer in the short period I was there. :drinking:

I order my first margarita and catch up on the sports on t.v. I look down and my drink was gone so I order a second one (my first one as far as Pooh-head knows). ;)

I wander back to the pool, find a spot in the sun, and kick back with my drink. Soon Pooh and the kids want a picture so I snap one of them. Pooh comes over and takes a sip of my margarita then her and the kids head towards the “beach” area where all the sand and playground equipment is.

I went and checked on the car a couple of times to make sure it’s not been towed, watch Loud Girl make a sand castle, then we decide to leave. Two hours is enough.

Once back in the car, Pooh-head is visibly relieved. That was way too much excitement for her. She’s one that always plays by the rules. :confused3

I then explain to her that we did nothing wrong. The guard let us in, and nowhere were there any signs saying that you had to be staying at the resort to swim. As far as I’m concerned, we’re just using our privileges as DVC members. She had some lame argument that there WAS a sign but since I didn’t see it, and she had no pictures to prove her story, I chose to ignore her defense. :love2:

The only real exciting thing that happened was on my only trip down the slide. I took off like a shot lying all the way back on the slide which caused me to exceed the sound barrier by the time I entered the pool. I skimmed the water half way across the pool then my legs shot straight up, my head went straight down, and I did an underwater flip in the pool causing my swimming trunks to drop to my knees. I yanked them up prior to frightening any of the OKW swimming pool patrons. :crazy2:

That evening, having not planned any meals, we decided to just start driving and look for a restaurant.

Heading towards Crossroads, Pooh is thinking maybe back to Giordano’s. I’d really like to try something we’ve never done before and am kinda thinking a steakhouse.

Right then I spotted the Clakshun Indian food restaurant and whip the wheel to the right and turn in. Pooh-head is like “Oh no, we aren’t eating Indian Food!!!”

Those of you familiar to Pooh-head know that her real nickname should be Pooh-butt. :rotfl2: You also know that we’ve got as much of a chance to eat Indian Cuisine as we do to go on vacation anywhere except WDW. It just ain’t gunna happen.

Right next door to Clakshun is a TGI Friday’s so we head in there. They have great children’s meals, fantastic service, and good wine. Lin and I both order the Jack Daniels Flat Iron steaks and chow them down. The total cost of the meal was less than lunch but we had an entire bottle of wine with dinner! That Disney can be spendy.

Sure, it wasn’t a Disney restaurant, but it was really good and a new experience for us since we don’t have Friday’s in Montana. Plus they piped in some good rock music and since it was only 5 p.m., the place was empty.

I’m totally not joking what happened that night. Once again, I was woken up by the drunken college crowd. This time they rang our doorbell and raced off! :furious: I was soo mad. I called security and they answered “Yes Mr. Mills, where are the drunken pre-adults at THIS evening” or something to that effect. It was a touch embarrassing.

After the phone call I fell asleep right away. It’s a good thing too as we were headed to MK in the morning and we all know how much fun DRIVING to MK is. This is when you REALLY miss staying “on-site” so you can use the Disney bus system.

Next up: Wham Wham Wham!!

[KathyRN137]

~
The only real exciting thing that happened was on my only trip down the slide. I took off like a shot lying all the way back on the slide which caused me to exceed the sound barrier by the time I entered the pool. I skimmed the water half way across the pool then my legs shot straight up, my head went straight down, and I did an underwater flip in the pool causing my swimming trunks to drop to my knees. I yanked them up prior to frightening any of the OKW swimming pool patrons. :crazy2:


Oh, I can't wait to read Linnie's re-butt-al! :lmao:

Kathy

[OhMari]

If this last segment was on the Resort Board, you would be eaten alive. And, I'm just warning you, I may get a few PM's reporting the pool hoping.

[blue_river]

Just for that beer money remark-I'm buying the most expensive mouse I can find....


Linnie ---> http://bestsmileys.com/lol/14.gif <--- Buzz

Sorry, Buzz, you were right and I’m big enough to admit it.

Hoo Boy - We NEED to talk girl http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Surprise/surprised-003.gif

I don’t know if he realizes the catastrophic events that would occur if he lost me in a theme park. He’d have 2 very upset kids on his hands-especially Trey. He should take heed-he doesn’t wanna lose me!!!

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/laughing-019.gif I could just imagine!!!!

“Mom you sure have to (go to the bathroom) a lot!!!” Only she’s 5 so she actually said the “p” word embarrassing me to death. We stayed in the bathroom until I was sure everyone who heard her had left.

She's so funny http://bestsmileys.com/blushing/2.gif Really, that must be just awful. Doesn't seem like those pills you were popping had any effect.

Pooh says, “It’s row Imagine Forty-Eight”. Apparently it’s her own little grunting code that nobody can understand except her… and maybe Moan Boy.

:rotfl2: Doesn't matter as long as she gets it.

Pooh knows what’s up by this time and is completely horrified by what we’re doing. She’s so nervous she’ll be caught and forced into an embarrassing situation. Ten bucks says she was the girl in grade school who was never late, sat in the front row, and did all of her homework.

ACKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I KNOW you're crazy http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Confused/3d-funny-eyes.gif

My group doesn't like to follow the rules either but there is NO way I'd take part in that ONE! Not because it's wrong, just because I really hate getting in trouble.

By the way, what is wrong with never being late for school, sitting in the front and doing all your homework?? http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Unhappy/unhappy-057.gif I WAS one of those kids!

I order my first margarita and catch up on the sports on t.v. I look down and my drink was gone so I order a second one (my first one as far as Pooh-head knows).

She knows now http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/lol-029.png

The only real exciting thing that happened was on my only trip down the slide. I took off like a shot lying all the way back on the slide which caused me to exceed the sound barrier by the time I entered the pool. I skimmed the water half way across the pool then my legs shot straight up, my head went straight down, and I did an underwater flip in the pool causing my swimming trunks to drop to my knees. I yanked them up prior to frightening any of the OKW swimming pool patrons.

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/lol-045.gif

Where's the camera when you need it????

Right then I spotted the Clakshun Indian food restaurant and whip the wheel to the right and turn in. Pooh-head is like “Oh no, we aren’t eating Indian Food!!!”

Those of you familiar to Pooh-head know that her real nickname should be Pooh-butt.

Poor poor Linnie http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Disgusting/bathroom-1.gif


Loved the update :yay:
When are the pictures coming?

[winkers]

What?.....no picture of the "accidental" slippage of swimming trunks???

[Montana Disney Fan]

Picture Time!!


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007015.JPG
Poor Loud Girl just tripped over her big feet and is sad. :sad2:


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007016.JPG
Garden Grill Family of the Day. :)


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007017.JPG
Moan Boy ain’t too sure about this dog with the big floppy ears. :eek:


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007018.JPG
The Big “Cheese” says Hi. ::MickeyMo


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007019.JPG
Loud Girl’s not afraid of nuttin’.


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007020.JPG
Chillin’ in the pool. Life is good. ::yes::


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007021.JPG
Moan Boy poses by the sand. Loud Girl’s in the background building her castle. :hug:

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Great installment, even better pictures!!! :thumbsup2

[blue_river]

Loved all the pics but this one is adorable:


http://www.2mco.com/Photos/buzz/WDW2007019.JPG




Any hints on what wham wham wham is about????

[jcc0621]

Keep's getting better & better. :thumbsup2

[serendipity]

Great installment. Nice to hear about the rebellious pool adventure. When I was younger my grandmother used to work for Disney, so she had a condo in Orlando and we would pool hop all the time and no one ever said anything to us. The only place we never tried was the Grand Floridian because there's signs EVERYWHERE. Something about that place screams pretentious to me :confused3 Loved the pictures, especially the one with the kids with all of the characters. VERY cute!

[crossbonz]

Love this report, keep it coming :cool1:

[Goofster57]

I would like to make one correction on one of my earlier posts-the Epcot water WAS blue! Buzz pointed it out to me and it did really look blue. Sorry, Buzz, you were right and I’m big enough to admit it.


I had figured he was, because well he’s Buzz :cool2:


But they were Krispy Kreme for gosh sakes-I couldn’t let them go to waste.


That a girl :thumbsup2


Next thing I know, I am in the stall and look down and here’s LeeAndra’s shoes outside my stall.


Glad she got the right stall


We rode Test Track and headed to the car. I should mention we did NOT lose our car this whole trip thanks to me!:snooty: For my mom’s birthday she wanted a My Li’l Reminder. Have you seen those on t.v? Well you get 2 for the price of one so she gave one to me and I kept it in my fanny pack and recorded our parking spot every time we parked. Worked great.



Lin has a little recording device she brought along and played it back.


That is so not fair, you got the choppy thingy and the My Li’l Reminder thingy
Some people have all the luck


The gate guard saunters over as I roll down the window. I flash my DVC card and he says “Welcome Home” and lets us in! :thumbsup2

Woo Hoo! The hard part was over with.


I find as long as you act like you know what you are doing and that you belong there, nobody questions you. :rolleyes1

Not that I ever go anywhere that I have to adopt this persona


Anyway, there’s no way I’m going to get Pooh to change into her swimming suit in the car so we head towards the pool.


If you had been caught doing that it might have raised some suspicion as too whether or not you belonged there. :guilty:


As we’re walking towards the pool area, Pooh-head is trying to act as normal as she can and whispering to me not to draw attention to ourselves. I didn’t want her to be too nervous so I stayed as normal as possible for her.


I’m guessing not an easy task


I then explain to her that we did nothing wrong. The guard let us in, and nowhere were there any signs saying that you had to be staying at the resort to swim. As far as I’m concerned, we’re just using our privileges as DVC members. She had some lame argument that there WAS a sign but since I didn’t see it, and she had no pictures to prove her story, I chose to ignore her defense.


Seems perfectly logical to me


The only real exciting thing that happened was on my only trip down the slide. I took off like a shot lying all the way back on the slide which caused me to exceed the sound barrier by the time I entered the pool. I skimmed the water half way across the pool then my legs shot straight up, my head went straight down, and I did an underwater flip in the pool causing my swimming trunks to drop to my knees. I yanked them up prior to frightening any of the OKW swimming pool patrons.


You do know that they have underwater video cameras at the pools right?


More great installments you guys, reading them is great way to start a Monday

[Linnie The Pooh]

Leaving Epcot, I can’t remember where the car is parked. Lin has a little recording device she brought along and played it back.

“Growld Imignle forly-elight”.

How in the heck is that supposed to help us? It was all garbled sounding which irritated me.

It was NOT garbled!! It was fine! :sad2:

We find the car, load up, and leave Epcot. I take a different road and Pooh asks “Where’re we going?”. I responded that I had a secret experiment I wanted to try. She rolled her eyes and I could tell she was trying to figure out what was up.

I knew what was up-I was just hoping it wasn’t true. Buzz told me before we even left for this trip that we were going to do this… I was against it from the git-go. :scared1:

Ten bucks says she was the girl in grade school who was never late, sat in the front row, and did all of her homework.

And what was wrong with that?? I sat in the 2nd row anyway, if you sit too close to the front, it increases the odds you’ll get called on.

Anyway, there’s no way I’m going to get Pooh to change into her swimming suit in the car so we head towards the pool.

You got that right, Buzz!! But he did try-I refused! :scared: :eek:

The bathrooms did have slots for keys but both doors (Men’s & Woman’s) were open. Pooh-head and I both change into our suits and head to the pool.

And after this experience of sharing another stall with LeeAndra, I decided I was done with that. As I was changing, she kept talking about those “big things” and she couldn’t wait til hers grew to look like “big giant plums.” Yup, it’s time to stop sharing the bathroom and changing room with her. So embarrassing….:o

The kids rode the slide at the pool about 25 times each. The weather was PERFECT and the crowd was medium. This felt SO much more like vacation than the pool at our dilapidated resort. There were kids laughing and playing, people jumping and splashing, lifeguards protecting, and not a single person hooked up to oxygen playing backgammon.

Uh huh. Lots of people. All the college kids playing volleyball in the water nailed me in the head with their ball. I’m used to it from my own kids so it was no big deal. They looked genuinely horrified and sorry about hitting the old lady with their ball. They did apologize, “Sorry ma’am.” (They ma’am-ed me!!!) I’m getting old. :headache: :tilt:


I order my first margarita and catch up on the sports on t.v. I look down and my drink was gone so I order a second one (my first one as far as Pooh-head knows).

I knew it-he was gone forever. :sad2:


I then explain to her that we did nothing wrong. The guard let us in, and nowhere were there any signs saying that you had to be staying at the resort to swim. As far as I’m concerned, we’re just using our privileges as DVC members. She had some lame argument that there WAS a sign but since I didn’t see it, and she had no pictures to prove her story, I chose to ignore her defense.

There IS a sign!!!

The only real exciting thing that happened was on my only trip down the slide. I took off like a shot lying all the way back on the slide which caused me to exceed the sound barrier by the time I entered the pool. I skimmed the water half way across the pool then my legs shot straight up, my head went straight down, and I did an underwater flip in the pool causing my swimming trunks to drop to my knees. I yanked them up prior to frightening any of the OKW swimming pool patrons.

:eek: :scared: I almost had a heart attack when I read this!! He never told me it happened until I read it on our TR. I laughed so hard, I couldn’t breathe-just what all those kids with goggles needs to see!!

In between laughs, I did ask him how come he never told me this happened and he gestured to me angrily and said, “Cuz I didn’t want this!!” I’m pounding on my desk and laughing hysterically. :lmao: :rolleyes: It's not my fault-he's the one that married me!!

And see, Buzz that’s why I employ a safe, slow speed down those water slides!! Safety first!!

Right then I spotted the Clakshun Indian food restaurant and whip the wheel to the right and turn in. Pooh-head is like “Oh no, we aren’t eating Indian Food!!!”

Nope, not gonna happen, never. He was so excited when he saw it-he nearly drove off the road. I had a hard enough time without adding INDIAN food to my gut.

Those of you familiar to Pooh-head know that her real nickname should be Pooh-butt.

That’s not very nice. I don’t care for that. Bad Buzz. :furious: And you can imagine he's real sensitive to my condition and needs... :sad2:

I loved Friday’s. Good food & service.

I’m totally not joking what happened that night. Once again, I was woken up by the drunken college crowd. This time they rang our doorbell and raced off! I was soo mad. I called security and they answered “Yes Mr. Mills, where are the drunken pre-adults at THIS evening” or something to that effect. It was a touch embarrassing.

Uh, our unit had NO doorbell. I’m not sure what to think about this. :confused3

Next up: Wham Wham Wham!!

This was awesome. A hint-it involved Trey and MK.
__________________

[Goofster57]

LtP
I think your rebuttals may be funnier than Buzz’s reports.



And after this experience of sharing another stall with LeeAndra, I decided I was done with that. As I was changing, she kept talking about those “big things” and she couldn’t wait til hers grew to look like “big giant plums.” Yup, it’s time to stop sharing the bathroom and changing room with her. So embarrassing….:o



Next thing I know, I am in the stall and look down and here’s LeeAndra’s shoes outside my stall. She’s telling me, “Mama, they’re ready for us.”



We were leaving and I decided to hit the bathroom one more time. :sad2: Does it ever end??? I popped another pill and headed for the bathroom. My DD, bless her heart, came in with me and while we in the stall together announced in her loud girl style- “Mom you sure have to (go to the bathroom) a lot!!!” Only she’s 5 so she actually said the “p” word embarrassing me to death. We stayed in the bathroom until I was sure everyone who heard her had left. :blush:


I had no idea there was that much conversation going on in the ladies room, us guys go in do are thing and leave.

Is that why it always takes women longer?

[Disneyolic]

I had no idea there was that much conversation going on in the ladies room, us guys go in do are thing and leave.

Is that why it always takes women longer?We always take longer because that's where we complain about you guys! ;) :lmao:

[Montana Disney Fan]

Uh, our unit had NO doorbell. I’m not sure what to think about this.

That's correct. I went outside in the morning to check for the doorbell and there wasn't one :confused3 I'm not sure what I heard but it woke me up. Either that or I dreamed it.

I did NOT dream the college kids though. They were annoying me :mad:

Also, that part was supposed to be in the next trip report. Quit stealing my material!!! :headache:

[Linnie The Pooh]

LtP
I think your rebuttals may be funnier than Buzz’s reports.

I had no idea there was that much conversation going on in the ladies room, us guys go in do are thing and leave.

Is that why it always takes women longer?

Thanks! Everday is an adventure at our house! :rotfl:

I don't think women do converse like that in the bathroom-I never hear it anyway. I just hear LeeAndra and that is more than enough for me!! :laughing:

Loved all the pics but this one is adorable:
Thank you! I loved that one too with her hand on Pluto's tummy.

The reason Trey is scooting away from Plute is b/c Pluto would put his nose right up on Trey's face and wiggle it back and forth, tickling him with his whiskers. Trey was laughing really hard-he loved it, but by the time the picture was taken, he needed a break from being tickled. It was really cute. One of those moments I call "memory burn." Something my kids did that I'll remember forever. :cloud9: pluto:

[Goofster57]

We always take longer because that's where we complain about you guys! ;) :lmao:

Ok, That explains a lot, I was always wondering why when my wife comes out of the restroom with her friends they are always glaring and rolling their eyes at me. :confused3

[Goofster57]

Thanks! Everday is an adventure at our house! :rotfl:


Have you guys thought about approaching a network about a Sit-Com deal?

[Montana Disney Fan]

Ok, That explains a lot, I was always wondering why when my wife comes out of the restroom with her friends they are always glaring and rolling their eyes at me

You too?!?!? Man, it's a conspiracy!! :eek:

[Goofster57]

You too?!?!? Man, it's a conspiracy!! :eek:

You don't think it is us do you? ...... naw; I didn't think so either ;)

[Montana Disney Fan]

You don't think it is us do you? ...... naw; I didn't think so either ;)

Nope! Couple of fine gentlemen such as us would never be the topics of such tawdry and illicit toilet-talk.

*cough* Ya, right! *cough*;)

[Disneyolic]

Nope! Couple of fine gentlemen such as us would never be the topics of such tawdry and illicit toilet-talk.

*cough* Ya, right! *cough*;)
Ahhh... I'm just kidding about talking about you guys in the ladies room. We are really just getting ourselves really really pretty for you all as we would never want to disappoint you! :rolleyes1

[Montana Disney Fan]

Ahhh... I'm just kidding about talking about you guys in the ladies room. We are really just getting ourselves really really pretty for you all as we would never want to disappoint you! :rolleyes1

I feel much better. :rolleyes:


Nice Try though!! :banana:

[blue_river]

You do know that they have underwater video cameras at the pools right?


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And after this experience of sharing another stall with LeeAndra, I decided I was done with that. As I was changing, she kept talking about those “big things” and she couldn’t wait til hers grew to look like “big giant plums.” Yup, it’s time to stop sharing the bathroom and changing room with her. So embarrassing

http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/lol-053.gif I'm staying away from this one but I just had to quote it ;)

They did apologize, “Sorry ma’am.” (They ma’am-ed me!!!) I’m getting old

I've been getting that lately too http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Unhappy/hung-037.gif

Uh, our unit had NO doorbell. I’m not sure what to think about this

Something wrong with his hearing??? He's going crazy??? Who knows with Buzz! http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Laughing/laughing-006.gif

Ahhh... I'm just kidding about talking about you guys in the ladies room. We are really just getting ourselves really really pretty for you all as we would never want to disappoint you!

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[Linnie The Pooh]

That's correct. I went outside in the morning to check for the doorbell and there wasn't one :confused3 I'm not sure what I heard but it woke me up. Either that or I dreamed it.

I did NOT dream the college kids though. They were annoying me :mad:

Also, that part was supposed to be in the next trip report. Quit stealing my material!!! :headache: Oops. Sorry! :ssst:

[blue_river]

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You're slacking Buzz!

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~~2007~~~~~~~~~~~Wham Wham Wham!~~~~~~~~


“Em-Kay”. The epitome of Disney.

When you think of Disney, you can’t help but think of the castle in the center of the Magic Kingdom. No, not Disneyland (which is Sleeping Beauty’s Castle), but Magic Kingdom. The castle at Disneyland is this pathetic little 70’ kwanza hut that’s not even the tallest structure in the park (Matterhorn is taller). The castle at MK is a magnificent 190’ tall! :cheer2:

MK is THE theme park as it’s most peoples favorite and just plain feels like you’re somewhere special.

Important things to remember at MK:

1). Always make sure you are there for the “rope drop” (opening).
2). Stoller rental is on the right, under the train tracks (in the tunnel).
3). Kosher meals are served at the Starlight Café.

Some of you may have asked yourself; “why does the MDF family get a stroller every day”? :confused3 The answer is two-fold.

One: This is a GREAT way to keep track of your family and maneuver among the throngs of people at Disney. You can load two kids in the double, throw the backpack on top, and operate the stroller with one hand which frees the other hand for beer, wine, hot dog, or turkey leg. :thumbsup2

Two: The stroller makes for a marvelous weapon. :darth: I can turn my ball cap sideways, begin my “pimp-walk”, sing song “boyeee” while flashing my gang signs and the other vacationers will vacate my intended path. If they don’t, a few bumps in the back of their legs coupled by a War Cry should do the trick.

Three: (I know I said two-fold but only because I’ve been dieing to use it in a sentence) It helps tremendously with my Gauntlet Avoidance Tactics (for those that are simply skimming, this is the GAT). Without the stroller, my family couldn’t keep up.

The Disney “Light Anti-Personnel” Devise (stroller-patent pending) is an engineering marvel not to be ignored. On day one of every trip, we purchase enough stroller rental tickets for the entire week. After that you simply walk up, show your ticket, and grab your trusty 2-seat weapon. For those that don’t currently use this well made piece of machinery, I encourage you give it a try.

Everyone should have a “procedure” for “Em-Kay”. If you don’t, you are dead in the water and just wasted $65 per person not counting another $65 per person for lunch.

Don’t even show up at MK without a plan! Your plan should cover the first four hours of your day including your lunch. My time-tested plan is completely and totally flawless for my band of guerilla warriors. It goes like this:

Splash Mountain, Big Thunder (2 times straight), Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan, Fast Passes for Space Mountain, then backtrack for the Tea Cups, Goofy’s Barnstormer, Buzz Lightyear, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority, and finally Space Mountain (the addition of Space Mountain just started on this trip).

Our kids have never done Space Mountain prior to this trip. We both just thought it was a little too scary in the dark plus the kids would have to ride by themselves since the cars are set up “single file”.

Let’s face it, Space Mountain is the scariest ride at WDW. :scared1: ToT is a walk in the park next to getting on this dilapidated bucket of bolts. It’s not that the ride is fast or that it’s an awesome roller coaster. You’re just afraid because you know at any minute your car is going to derail sending you over the side and into oblivion. I saw this ride with the lights on while riding on the TTA once and it made it even more frightening (the rusting rails and twisted scrap-metal framework).

This time we let Moan Boy ride it with daddy. The one and only reason we subjected our child to certain death was the “All Disney Channel” on TV that constantly shows all the different theme parks Disney has & their rides. It’s similar to an info-mercial that is on a continuous loop.

One of the things they tout is the Triple Mountain “Whammy”. Wham, Wham, Wham! Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain. My son kept saying Wham Wham Wham as we were entering MK and I asked the wife what he was talking about. She told me about the Triple Mountain “Whammy” and I thought it was so cute that we had to let him do it. :hug:

Pooh-head will explain all this in more detail.

We finish this same set of procedures every time by approximately 11:30 A.M. no matter how busy the parks are. There are actually some advantages to going to MK when it’s going to be storming busy.

The most important advantage is that rides run at their full and intended capacity. When we go in October, the crowd levels are small and rides like Big Thunder and Space Mountain only run one side (or at HALF capacity). We found that by showing up early, hitting the big rides first, we were actually able to accomplish our “tour plan” faster than during the slower times of year.

The second advantage to coming during the busy season is that all the restaurants are open. :thumbsup2 The Taco Stand across the path from Pirates of the Caribbean is one of our favorite places to go (Pooh and I). We ate there back in 1997 for the first time and it’s never been open for us since. In fact, the last time we ate there was before having kids!

My wife was born of Mexican & Cuban descent so she has grown up eating tacos & smoking cigars most of her life. Having been born in German/Irish heritage, I grew up eating pepperoni pizza. ;)

So, one of our major plans for the day is to hit that taco stand. It’s priority #1 even over going on Space Mountain (for Pooh-head & me at least).

After we finished the Triple “Whammy”, Wham Wham Wham! We head over to Adventureland for delectable tacos we know are waiting for us. My only disappointment of the day will be to have to suffer through the lunch without a delicious beer. I wonder if there’s a way to “sneak” one in? :scratchin

As we show up to the Taco Stand we note the line for food is HUGE! I direct the family to a table to “hold” while I join the line and begin to engage my GAT upon the crowd.

The first thing I note is that the restaurant has not yet opened and people are only lined up on one side of the 2 PAY KIOSKS. Well, every WDW Veteran knows that there should be two lines at the pay kiosks (one on each side). You know where this is going by now I’m sure. ::yes::

Well, I simply get out of line, mosey up to the other side of one of the kiosks, and start a “new” line. A simple, yet effective GAT. :cool:

An obnoxious southern belle standing about 8 people back in the opposing line with a gaggle of half-starved children mouths off “you can’t do that”! :mad: I reply, “what do you mean? I just did!” :woohoo:

I didn’t wait for her reaction as the restaurant had just opened & the Disney cashier turns me to me first and says, “Can I help you sir”?

By this time, I have been joined by a bunch more people who just arrived much to the dismay and grumbling of those that had been waiting for 30 minutes (most likely, WDW Canadian rookies ;) ).

I receive my 8 giant tacos w/ 4 bowls of beans & rice, hit the toppings bar, then locate the “Clan”. I receive the expected “Wow Dad, that was fast”. Everyone chows down and listens to yet another tale about my brilliant GAT maneuver. :cool2:

After lunch, we attempt to give our stroller away (we actually tried to give it away every day) and had no takers. My gosh! This rental is worth $15! Why won’t anyone take me up on our generous offer???

We leave the MK by 1:00 p.m., engage Secret Experiment #2 at SSR :yay:, then finally head back to the room to relax prior to dinner.

Next up: Health Food

[blue_river]

1). Always make sure you are there for the “rope drop” (opening).


This will NEVER happen with my family. We're much too slow to get to any of the parks for the drop.

:sad2:

One: This is a GREAT way to keep track of your family and maneuver among the throngs of people at Disney. You can load two kids in the double, throw the backpack on top, and operate the stroller with one hand which frees the other hand for beer, wine, hot dog, or turkey leg. :thumbsup2

Again with the beer. This is how I'm about picturing you by now:

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Two: The stroller makes for a marvelous weapon. :darth: I can turn my ball cap sideways, begin my “pimp-walk”, sing song “boyeee” while flashing my gang signs and the other vacationers will vacate my intended path. If they don’t, a few bumps in the back of their legs coupled by a War Cry should do the trick.

You're a dangerous man Buzz :scared:


Let’s face it, Space Mountain is the scariest ride at WDW. :scared1:

:sad2: That's just silly, you could say that about all the rides.

Well, I simply get out of line, mosey up to the other side of one of the kiosks, and start a “new” line. A simple, yet effective GAT. :cool:

This is something my DH would do - except I wouldn't follow him :rotfl2:

An obnoxious southern belle standing about 8 people back in the opposing line with a gaggle of half-starved children mouths off “you can’t do that”! :mad:

and this is EXACTLY why!

By this time, I have been joined by a bunch more people who just arrived much to the dismay and grumbling of those that had been waiting for 30 minutes (most likely, WDW Canadian rookies ;) ).

HEY!!

Somehow I just know that remark was meant for ME! &#@$%

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After lunch, we attempt to give our stroller away (we actually tried to give it away every day) and had no takers. My gosh! This rental is worth $15! Why won’t anyone take me up on our generous offer???

They were probably run over by you earlier :rotfl:

Great update - keep them coming :cheer2:

[DJR]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Beer Boy
One: This is a GREAT way to keep track of your family and maneuver among the throngs of people at Disney. You can load two kids in the double, throw the backpack on top, and operate the stroller with one hand which frees the other hand for beer, wine, hot dog, or turkey leg.

Again with the beer. This is how I'm about picturing you by now:

Small problem, no beer in the MK!:mad:

[blue_river]

Small problem, no beer in the MK!:mad:


Somehow I don't think this is a problem for BUZZ. He probably manages to sneak a few cans in somehow.

Puts it in cans of pepsi or something http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/22.gif

:rotfl2:

[ILuvWishes!]

~ If they don’t, a few bumps in the back of their legs

The second advantage to coming during the busy season is that all the restaurants are open. :thumbsup2 The Taco Stand across the path from Pirates of the Caribbean is one of our favorite places to go (Pooh and I). We ate there back in 1997 for the first time and it’s never been open for us since. In fact, the last time we ate there was before having kids!



We have our own double stroller and take it with us. Our kids are younger than yours and we need it for the airports. But, my DH is in charge of manuevering the stroller and family through the parks. He has been known to "tap" someone with our stroller. We just laugh (to ourselfs) and keep walking. His rule is that he lets kids and elderly pass, but WATCH OUT if your are an able adult and walk in front of the stroller. You have been warned!

We also miss eating at the El Pirata Y El Perico (aka Taco Stand). I think the last time we ate there was before kids, too. We seem to visit WDW only during the slower times of the year. I hope it will be open for our May/June trip.

[blue_river]

There I was....minding my own business...surfing the net and to my surprise (not really surprised), found this little news item:

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[Goofster57]

The castle at Disneyland is this pathetic little 70’ kwanza hut


Haven’t you ever heard size doesn’t matter?


The Taco Stand across the path from Pirates of the Caribbean is one of our favorite places to go (Pooh and I)


We love this place also; we have only eaten at it twice (same trip) I think in our six visits to WDW.

My wife loves Mexican food, she could eat it seven days a week and I think some times we do. We do have a number of really good Mexican restaurants out here in California.


while I join the line and begin to engage my GAT upon the crowd.

The first thing I note is that the restaurant has not yet opened and people are only lined up on one side of the 2 PAY KIOSKS. Well, every WDW Veteran knows that there should be two lines at the pay kiosks (one on each side). You know where this is going by now I’m sure. ::yes::

Well, I simply get out of line, mosey up to the other side of one of the kiosks, and start a “new” line. A simple, yet effective GAT. :cool:

An obnoxious southern belle standing about 8 people back in the opposing line with a gaggle of half-starved children mouths off “you can’t do that”! :mad: I reply, “what do you mean? I just did!” :woohoo:


Way too go, we do this all the time when going into Disneyland; it amazes us how people are like cattle when they line up.

We will get to a turnstile and the line will be over 100 people long, we look around and can always find a line that has a few people or nobody at all in it. Even after we make our move we see people talking about it, but they still don’t change lines.


(most likely, WDW Canadian rookies ;) ).


Wait until their next trip they will be GAT’n with the best of them


Next up: Health Food


Careful that stuff will kill you

Thanks for another great installment, looking forward to your Better Half’s version

[Montana Disney Fan]

My only disappointment of the day will be to have to suffer through the lunch without a delicious beer. I wonder if there’s a way to “sneak” one in?

Yes, MK "should" have beer.

Walt didn't want beer in MK, however, Walt's gone... I'm still here. :yay: Accomodate me Disney!! Now!!!!


Puts it in cans of pepsi or something

Nope! Solid colored water bottle. Works every time ;)

There I was....minding my own business...surfing the net and to my surprise (not really surprised), found this little news item

LMAO!!!!!!!! :lmao:

My wife loves Mexican food, she could eat it seven days a week and I think some times we do. We do have a number of really good Mexican restaurants out here in California.

California has GREAT Mexican restaurants.

I'm waiting to get "flamed" for my depiction of Pooh-the-Mexi-Cuban. :D

[Ciciwoowoo]

I'm loving this TR! :rotfl:

Thank you for sharing! More! More!:goodvibes

[Montana Disney Fan]

I'm loving this TR! :rotfl:

Thank you for sharing! More! More!:goodvibes

Thank you. Last night I was able to kick out 3 segments so I'll post them all by the weekend.

I think my favorite installment is Dolphin Stew. You'll all enjoy it.

[is_it_oct_yet?]

i can't wait to hear more, i am loving this. also i am taking notes, we are going to disney in oct, i feel i have much to learn from you!!

[jas_mom1]

Wow! Each installment gets better and better. Thanks for the entertainment. Although you make me miss Disney even more.

Dianne

[Montana Disney Fan]

i can't wait to hear more, i am loving this. also i am taking notes, we are going to disney in oct, i feel i have much to learn from you!!

I love your name!! :lmao: I'll see you there in October!!

Each installment gets better and better. Thanks for the entertainment

Wow! Thank you!! :)