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[maroo]

Like this http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/hammer.gif



You are right it does count as 2 points.

LOVE the gavel! Perfect!!! I am so stealing it and editing it to the above post!

So...if it is 2 points, is it also 2 fruits? :laughing:

[pooh'smate]

LOVE the gavel! Perfect!!! I am so stealing it and editing it to the above post!

Steal away!!!!

So...if it is 2 points, is it also 2 fruits? :laughing:


Sure, I don't see why it shouldn't be. :rotfl:

[eyor44]

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2::lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

y'all are so funny!

[that's nice]

I figured you were kidding! :) But I think Liesa was really worried that she had upset you and sent you running away from the DIS. :scared1:

I am glad you are back with us!!! :)

And :ssst: about Article IV....it should be changed, I tell you, changed!! http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/hammer.gif

If that is what it took to get me off the DIS... I'd be gone a long time ago!!!!

Some of you are really itching to know what we are going to attempt to eat during our trip. Here's the first of a series of sneak peeks of the snacks I'm dying to have. My motto (on some things) in life is "Why Wait?" So I am going to make a few now and share the yummy goodness with you. Please wipe your screens before and after for good hygiene.

At the very top of the list is frozen bananas. It is my favorite snack of all time for many reasons. The first of which is that it is one of my oldest memories of when I would go as a young child. I'm all over the nostalgia thing and really wish to Heavens they'd finish the Legendary Years of POP. Alas, it will most likely NEVER happen. Anyway, as GB puts it, I digress.

Besides bringing back memories of trips with Grandma and my family, they just plain old taste simply yummy on a hot day.

So, you start with this: (sorry, my pic turned out craptastic, but you get the idea)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/PlainBanana.jpg
Here's how:

Take a big bar or 2 of chocolate. Use good quality. I chose dark, cuz it's the best!!

Keep your chopped nuts handy.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Nuts.jpg

Peel, and cut the bananas in half. Stick a long skewer through them, and partially freeze them.

Over a double boiler, or over the lowest flame you can make, melt your chocolate. I use a double boiler, because burnt choco tastes vile.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/SpoonofChoc.jpg

Coat the bananas evenly, making sure that whenever no one is looking to lick your fingers copiously. Roll in nuts and stick back in freezer until frozen hard.

Enjoy! and count it as one fruit/veggie for the day.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/FrozenBananas.jpg

That looks really good. I'd skip the nuts and crush up some M&M's to stick onto the chocolate!!!! :goodvibes


This is called gazpacho- a "soup" made of finely chopped veggies like cucumber, tomato, celery, green pepper, and good stuff like that, flavored with lemon juice, cayenne, Worcestershire, salt and all that, then chilled! It's super great with good bread dipped in olive oil and balsalmic vinegar.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Gazpacho.jpg

This sounds interesting but for some odd reason, I can't see Maroo coming within 10 feet of that!! LOLOL:lmao:

[maroo]

If that is what it took to get me off the DIS... I'd be gone a long time ago!!!!


Now isn't that the truth! You would be in that group of people that says, "I don't hang out on the DIS, all of those people are mean." :confused3 Whatever?!?! I have met some of the nicest people on these boards and made great friends. :hug:

You just gotta have some skin and know that 95% of communication is facial expression and tone of voice...so if you can only see typing, it is hard to be able to really know what the person is saying. :thumbsup2

And you have to really ignore the trolls. :headache:

I was sure you weren't really mad, because I "know" you on here, but Liesa is just now getting to know some of you guys. She really was worried - bless her heart!

Now she will know she can kid around with you and you will just kid right back! :rotfl:

That looks really good. I'd skip the nuts and crush up some M&M's to stick onto the chocolate!!!! :goodvibes

This sounds interesting but for some odd reason, I can't see Maroo coming within 10 feet of that!! LOLOL:lmao:

Hmm....rolled in M&Ms...and still count as a fruit (maybe 2?)...THAT is my kinda snack! :rotfl2:

And you are correct. That veggie drink looks like a V8. :sick: Yuck.

[All7OfUs]

Oh Pu-leeeeze, People! It counts as one. I cut them in half for heavens sake. Here's another one:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/miscfromcamera025.jpg

These get made well, not very frequently, but more like sometimes at our house; they aren't hard, but do take time. And no you don't need one of those "crepe maker thingys"-- a normal frying pan works fine. We especially enjoy them with sour cream inside, but the ones in France come with chocolate sauce on them OR strawberry preserves. I suppose maroo will think she can get away with calling THAT a fruit too. I'd say not, but whatever...

And, in case they look like something you can't live without either on your next trip, here is where you can find them:

http://allears.net/menu/menu_crp.htm

This menu says you can also get French beer here. So, for those of you who can't deal with chocolate, then by all means pick up a beer instead. By the way, I've heard that beer is actually VERY nutrutious. Maybe we can all count that as our daily allotment of good food too. (Too bad both maroo and I don't like the taste of beer!)

[All7OfUs]

You are right it does count as 2 points.


Steal away!!!!

Sure, I don't see why it shouldn't be. :rotfl:

so, who's side are you on, anyway??! :lmao:

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2::lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

y'all are so funny!

I'm so glad your not one of the lurkers who has put us up to almost 5,000!!! It's more fun if people join in and say howdy :banana:

If that is what it took to get me off the DIS... I'd be gone a long time ago!!!!



That looks really good. I'd skip the nuts and crush up some M&M's to stick onto the chocolate!!!! :goodvibes



This sounds interesting but for some odd reason, I can't see Maroo coming within 10 feet of that!! LOLOL:lmao:

Okay, I get it, you're all on her side! No way, I'm sticking to nuts, they taste great, and they're good for you. I need a little salt with my sweet. Now, give me a good latte to go with, and WOWSIE! That's what I'm talking about!


I was sure you weren't really mad, because I "know" you on here, but Liesa is just now getting to know some of you guys. She really was worried - bless her heart!

Now she will know she can kid around with you and you will just kid right back! :rotfl:



Hmm....rolled in M&Ms...and still count as a fruit (maybe 2?)...THAT is my kinda snack! :rotfl2:

And you are correct. That veggie drink looks like a V8. :sick: Yuck.

Okay, I'll keep kidding around, but I'll make sure to use the appropriate smilies, but I'm hanging onto this veggie thing like a pitbull with a bone!

Actually, I'm surprised no one commented on the hot tub thing. I'll make you a V8 popsicle and you can enjoy it while soaking. MMMmmmm! ;)

[pooh'smate]

so, who's side are you on, anyway??! :lmao:


I actually like veggies but she did ask if a banana was 2 points so I was just answering her question.;)

[maroo]

so, who's side are you on, anyway??! :lmao:


The right side, of course! :rotfl:


I'm so glad your not one of the lurkers who has put us up to almost 5,000!!! It's more fun if people join in and say howdy :banana:


I think I count for AT LEAST 50 of those "views"... Since I click on here almost every day...sometimes twice a day. So we may not have that many lurkers.

Having said that....

Lurkers, Lurkers, come out wherever you are! :laughing:


Okay, I get it, you're all on her side! No way, I'm sticking to nuts, they taste great, and they're good for you. I need a little salt with my sweet. Now, give me a good latte to go with, and WOWSIE! That's what I'm talking about!


Now, I am a fan of salty and sweet. One of my favorite park snacks is something I make and bring with me so that I don't spend quite as much money in the parks. It is a mixture of peanuts and candy corn. Salty and sweet and not terribly fattening. And I can just nibble on it in lines or whenever I get a little hungry.


Okay, I'll keep kidding around, but I'll make sure to use the appropriate smilies, but I'm hanging onto this veggie thing like a pitbull with a bone!


Hmph. :snooty:



Actually, I'm surprised no one commented on the hot tub thing. I'll make you a V8 popsicle and you can enjoy it while soaking. MMMmmmm! ;)

No way. No V8. Yuck. :sick:

Speaking of HOT TUBS!!! Oh my gosh. I laughed so hard yesterday.

Here is the story...I went swimming with Lauren, Lisa and William late yesterday at our friends house and the pool has a hot tub attached to it. Now, for those of you just tuning in, I like to soak in the hot tub.

*Rewind to October 2008!
I went to soak in the hot tub at the Contemporary on our October trip (my feet hurt and I was irritated and tired, but that is a whole different trip report) - well, they had to...uh...close the hot tub. :rolleyes: We will just leave it at that. But it involved draining the whole thing. After I spent only 5 minutes in it and was a witness to the, uh, incident. :scared1:

* Fast forward to 3 weeks ago...
Then on my last trip to Nashville, I tried again to soak in the hot tub and was foiled again by...an incident...that closed the whole pool area. :upsidedow

*And now back to yesterday!
So yesterday, I was dead set on getting in this hot tub and soaking my feet!! So, they went inside to turn on the heat and came back outside...everyone was standing around and I was the only one in the hot tub...when someone noticed that the water level was going down at a rapid rate.

The hot tub was DRAINING itself. :eek: No one had any idea why? Did I push a button? No idea.

But there I was, with a pouty look on my face...sitting in the hot tub as all of the water drained out of it. (It actually went into the attached pool? :confused3) There ARE pictures of this crazy deal. Complete with my pouty face.

But they would require some serious...cropping (thank you very much TK!)...before they would see the light of the DISboards. But maybe later. Maybe.

I actually like veggies but she did ask if a banana was 2 points so I was just answering her question.;)

:rotfl: I am now hungry for a banana! Maybe we have one in our kitchen at work. :thumbsup2

[jenb1023]

The first two snacks have looked a little too healthy - they both have fruit. I was going to suggest a dole whip but that has fruit too. Maroo - is it you that doesn't like Dole Whips? Oohh - here's a snack with no known nutritional value - zerba domes.

I just have to chime in that gazpacho is a soup (not a veggie drink like V8) and is not as bad as it looks. Maroo I would think it would count as at least two veggies and is probably very low in points. I am guessing you still won't be coming within 10 feet of it though.

I am definitely guilty of many of the views of this thread. I click on it every time there are a few posts so usually at least once a day and sometimes more if you guys are being chatty.

Okay. . .enough of my stream of conciousness ramblings for today. I've got work piling up on my desk.

[GreatBiscuit]

Well I'm back from my 3day mini vacation and I think I'm all caught up.

On our trip, I issued a Biscuit decree that entering The Land Pavilion counted as 1 veggie credit, riding Living the Land counted as 4, and riding Soarin counted as a fruit/citrus/vitamin C credit. Also vegetable credits were issued for adding lettuce and or pickles to a hamburger (double points for adding both), and garnishes all counted as credits as the meat they sat on sucked all the vitamins out of them. (Everyone knows meat does that.)

As to flatulence and humor, well, what can I say? Nothing cracks me up like a well executed pongu. I have a particularly explosive story on the subject from our last day in the parks. I also like to say things when I belch. Is that TMI?

ANYWHO, hope all is going well in Blankastan. Given the lively banter on the PTR, I can’t WAIT to hear the wile and Zany tales that make it into the TR!

BTW – just how much are you charging to omit embarrassing incidents?

[maroo]

The first two snacks have looked a little too healthy - they both have fruit. I was going to suggest a dole whip but that has fruit too. Maroo - is it you that doesn't like Dole Whips? Oohh - here's a snack with no known nutritional value - zerba domes.

I just have to chime in that gazpacho is a soup (not a veggie drink like V8) and is not as bad as it looks. Maroo I would think it would count as at least two veggies and is probably very low in points. I am guessing you still won't be coming within 10 feet of it though.

I am definitely guilty of many of the views of this thread. I click on it every time there are a few posts so usually at least once a day and sometimes more if you guys are being chatty.

Okay. . .enough of my stream of conciousness ramblings for today. I've got work piling up on my desk.

Zebra domes! I have heard of those and never had one. But I bet a get a chance in 09, actually...since I am having dinner at Boma? Isn't that where you get them?


you know what...if someone will make me that veggie stuff...I will try it.

There. I said it.

Jen - you crack me up! Thank you for coming out of lurkdome. And get your work done so you can go home. :lmao: The DIS made me stay late today, too. My poor boss thought I was working "extra"...:rolleyes: (Don't worry, he was not paying me extra!)


Well I'm back from my 3day mini vacation and I think I'm all caught up.

On our trip, I issued a Biscuit decree that entering The Land Pavilion counted as 1 veggie credit, riding Living the Land counted as 4, and riding Soarin counted as a fruit/citrus/vitamin C credit. Also vegetable credits were issued for adding lettuce and or pickles to a hamburger (double points for adding both), and garnishes all counted as credits as the meat they sat on sucked all the vitamins out of them. (Everyone knows meat does that.)

As to flatulence and humor, well, what can I say? Nothing cracks me up like a well executed pongu. I have a particularly explosive story on the subject from our last day in the parks. I also like to say things when I belch. Is that TMI?

ANYWHO, hope all is going well in Blankastan. Given the lively banter on the PTR, I can’t WAIT to hear the wile and Zany tales that make it into the TR!

BTW – just how much are you charging to omit embarrassing incidents?


ROCK ON! That is what I am talking about! Soarin = fruit!

Unfortunately...I also....don't like... condiments. No ketchup. Mustard. Mayo. I know. Sad.

A fee for omitting embarrassing incidents?? Hmm.

You know, our Constitution covered pictures...it said nothing about the actual reporting of incidents on the trip.

We may need another amendment! :scratchin

[TarzansKat]

I think it would really behoove us to put a disclaimer on this thread.

"Do not read the delightfully witty banter between Liesa, Maroo, and all their friends at 6:45am whilst your happy little family is attempting to sleep. Results could be unsavory."

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I am loving the whole what does and does not count as a fruit convo.

I'm so going to be compiling a list when I get out of work today. Now keep in mind, when we had a big open house at my branch (bank teller by day, artist by night) I was the one coercing people into eating cake for breakfast.

What? It had eggs, flour, milk. And chocolate. I mean come on. Chocolate has flavonoids. Those are good for you! ;)

[jenb1023]

On our trip, I issued a Biscuit decree that entering The Land Pavilion counted as 1 veggie credit, riding Living the Land counted as 4, and riding Soarin counted as a fruit/citrus/vitamin C credit. Also vegetable credits were issued for adding lettuce and or pickles to a hamburger (double points for adding both), and garnishes all counted as credits as the meat they sat on sucked all the vitamins out of them. (Everyone knows meat does that.)

BTW – just how much are you charging to omit embarrassing incidents?

Love your analysis of all the fruit and veggies you can rack up at the land!

Ooohhh - a fee to omit embarrassing incidents - interesting! Maybe the loyal readers of this PTR would be willing to pay a slightly higher fee to keep and embellish all embarrassing incidents.

Zebra domes! I have heard of those and never had one. But I bet a get a chance in 09, actually...since I am having dinner at Boma? Isn't that where you get them?


you know what...if someone will make me that veggie stuff...I will try it.

There. I said it.

Jen - you crack me up! Thank you for coming out of lurkdome. And get your work done so you can go home. :lmao: The DIS made me stay late today, too. My poor boss thought I was working "extra"...:rolleyes: (Don't worry, he was not paying me extra!)

Maroo - you are in luck! You can get Zebra Domes at Boma but also at the Mara so since you are staying at AKL you will get tons of chances to try them.

Did you just say you would try the veggie stuff??!!?? Liesa - ship some gazpacho to Mary ASAP!

What a good employee you are - none of the work I avoided had to be done so I saved it for Monday!

I'm so going to be compiling a list when I get out of work today. Now keep in mind, when we had a big open house at my branch (bank teller by day, artist by night) I was the one coercing people into eating cake for breakfast.

What? It had eggs, flour, milk. And chocolate. I mean come on. Chocolate has flavonoids. Those are good for you! ;)

I look forward to reading your list later! Cake is totally a breakfast and nutritious too! It has protein, calcium, vitamin D and most importantly chocolate which when eaten at breakfast can fight off the symptoms of PMS!

[All7OfUs]

Hiya All!

Well, to continue on with our tour of "most likely to be consumend and enjoyed by Corporal #1 on our TC3 Extravaganza", let's add this tasty little number. This happens to be at the very top of the desserts that I dream about with mouth watering, Pavlov's dogs-like consistency.

Norwegian rice cream is the dreamiest, lightest, super yummiest dessert- and I can't wait to devour a large dish of it in the Norway Pavillion next year. I think the risk of a full-on gall bladder attack far outweighs not getting some, don't you think??!!
(It's the one in the middle)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/DSCN2972.jpg

In case you're up for making some- here you go:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22077221&postcount=544

[eyor44]

I'll make you a V8 popsicle and you can enjoy it while soaking. MMMmmmm! ;)

Now this actually sounds good in a weird sort of way, :goodvibes but I would think twice about letting Maroo near a hot tub. At least one you want to get in. She seems to have the uncanny ability to get them closed down.:confused3

Now keep in mind, when we had a big open house at my branch (bank teller by day, artist by night) I was the one coercing people into eating cake for breakfast.

What? It had eggs, flour, milk. And chocolate. I mean come on. Chocolate has flavonoids. Those are good for you! ;)

I agree with you 100%!:thumbsup2 I bring cake for breakfast for everyone at work at least once a month. It contains four of the basic food groups.

[MinnieNurse]

Just caught up on your thread and now I am starving. Look out kitchen here I come. :laughing:

[TarzansKat]

Alright, Liesa, I had every intent of getting on that list this afternoon, but the weather gods blessed us and my son and I went swimming at my nana's. A good time was had by all! I'll try to get on that tomorrow, I promise. :goodvibes

[maroo]

I think it would really behoove us to put a disclaimer on this thread.

"Do not read the delightfully witty banter between Liesa, Maroo, and all their friends at 6:45am whilst your happy little family is attempting to sleep. Results could be unsavory."

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I am loving the whole what does and does not count as a fruit convo.

I'm so going to be compiling a list when I get out of work today. Now keep in mind, when we had a big open house at my branch (bank teller by day, artist by night) I was the one coercing people into eating cake for breakfast.

What? It had eggs, flour, milk. And chocolate. I mean come on. Chocolate has flavonoids. Those are good for you! ;)

Ha ha! We should add a disclaimer to this thread. :rotfl:

Love your analysis of all the fruit and veggies you can rack up at the land!

Ooohhh - a fee to omit embarrassing incidents - interesting! Maybe the loyal readers of this PTR would be willing to pay a slightly higher fee to keep and embellish all embarrassing incidents.


No!!!!!!! Well, now, wait...what sort of fee would you like to pay? We take Pay Pal.


Just kidding! (of course)



Maroo - you are in luck! You can get Zebra Domes at Boma but also at the Mara so since you are staying at AKL you will get tons of chances to try them.

Did you just say you would try the veggie stuff??!!?? Liesa - ship some gazpacho to Mary ASAP!

What a good employee you are - none of the work I avoided had to be done so I saved it for Monday!

We will be at AKL for at least 5 days...so surely I can find some time to have some Zebra domes! :)

I double dare Liesa to ship some gazpacho from Blankastan to the US! Go for it! Just warn my poor mail man. I like him and would not want any harm to befall him.

I have plenty of work to do Monday, too. :)


I look forward to reading your list later! Cake is totally a breakfast and nutritious too! It has protein, calcium, vitamin D and most importantly chocolate which when eaten at breakfast can fight off the symptoms of PMS!

And ice cream.... totally... Milk, calcium, vitamins, colorful..... Ice Cream is totally ok for breakfast! Or dinner!

Hiya All!

Well, to continue on with our tour of "most likely to be consumend and enjoyed by Corporal #1 on our TC3 Extravaganza", let's add this tasty little number. This happens to be at the very top of the desserts that I dream about with mouth watering, Pavlov's dogs-like consistency.

Norwegian rice cream is the dreamiest, lightest, super yummiest dessert- and I can't wait to devour a large dish of it in the Norway Pavillion next year. I think the risk of a full-on gall bladder attack far outweighs not getting some, don't you think??!!
(It's the one in the middle)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/DSCN2972.jpg

In case you're up for making some- here you go:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22077221&postcount=544

I know this may shock you... but I don't think I like the looks of that snack? :confused3 It looks like cottage cheese? :rotfl:


Now this actually sounds good in a weird sort of way, :goodvibes but I would think twice about letting Maroo near a hot tub. At least one you want to get in. She seems to have the uncanny ability to get them closed down.:confused3


:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

I think we should warn the poor people at the resorts!!!



Just caught up on your thread and now I am starving. Look out kitchen here I come. :laughing:


ha ha!! :) I hope you still have enough groceries to feed anyone else in your house!

Alright, Liesa, I had every intent of getting on that list this afternoon, but the weather gods blessed us and my son and I went swimming at my nana's. A good time was had by all! I'll try to get on that tomorrow, I promise. :goodvibes

Yeah, yeah, yeah...that is what they ALL say!

:teacher:

:rotfl:


popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

:surfweb:

[TarzansKat]

Yeah, yeah, yeah...that is what they ALL say!

:teacher:

:rotfl:


popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

:surfweb:

Oh, for pete's sake, I got popcorned and it's not even my thread! :rotfl2:

[maroo]

Oh, for pete's sake, I got popcorned and it's not even my thread! :rotfl2:

True!

Ha ha ha!! :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

See...It's like coming home, isn't it!

popcorn:: :surfweb:

[TarzansKat]

True!

Ha ha ha!! :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

See...It's like coming home, isn't it!

popcorn:: :surfweb:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[jenb1023]

Oh, for pete's sake, I got popcorned and it's not even my thread! :rotfl2:

Getting popcorned on a thread that's not yours has got to be a first! (Still waiting on that list - :rolleyes1)

These desserts/snacks are just a little too healthy/light to be drool-worthy for me. I think you ladies need to come to PA - funnel cake, whoopie pies, homemade fudge, any baked good made by Amish/PA Dutch ladies. Hold on - let me wipe the drool from my keyboard.

[All7OfUs]

OMG!! Speaking of funnel cakes, no lie!, those were next!! But I have to wait until Monday, when I can make them. So hold on--- coming up, funnel cakes!

[TarzansKat]

Getting popcorned on a thread that's not yours has got to be a first! (Still waiting on that list - :rolleyes1)

It's coming, I promise. I have a free morning. :thumbsup2

OMG!! Speaking of funnel cakes, no lie!, those were next!! But I have to wait until Monday, when I can make them. So hold on--- coming up, funnel cakes!

Oooo, funnel cakes! You know how to make them at home? I'm intrigued.

[jenb1023]

OMG!! Speaking of funnel cakes, no lie!, those were next!! But I have to wait until Monday, when I can make them. So hold on--- coming up, funnel cakes!

Woo-hoo - funnel cake Monday is tomorrow! Looking forward to the pics!

[maroo]

Getting popcorned on a thread that's not yours has got to be a first! (Still waiting on that list - :rolleyes1)

These desserts/snacks are just a little too healthy/light to be drool-worthy for me. I think you ladies need to come to PA - funnel cake, whoopie pies, homemade fudge, any baked good made by Amish/PA Dutch ladies. Hold on - let me wipe the drool from my keyboard.

UM....I AM coming to PA. Do I get to try out any of these goodies?? :rolleyes1

Poor TK. :sad2:

Having said that. popcorn::

:lmao:

OMG!! Speaking of funnel cakes, no lie!, those were next!! But I have to wait until Monday, when I can make them. So hold on--- coming up, funnel cakes!

No way!?!?!?!? You can make funnel cakes in Blankastan??

It's coming, I promise. I have a free morning. :thumbsup2



Oooo, funnel cakes! You know how to make them at home? I'm intrigued.

popcorn:: :surfweb:

Woo-hoo - funnel cake Monday is tomorrow! Looking forward to the pics!

Amen! :) Yum! :yay:

[jenb1023]

UM....I AM coming to PA. Do I get to try out any of these goodies?? :rolleyes1:

Absolutely! Start saving your points now. :rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

But they would require some serious...cropping (thank you very much TK!)...before they would see the light of the DISboards. But maybe later. Maybe.

I think the real question is how much can we extort to have things like this on our TR? Not how much we can charge to have things taken out. maroo, stuff like this could pay for our whole trip!!!! :lmao:

The first two snacks have looked a little too healthy - they both have fruit. I was going to suggest a dole whip but that has fruit too. Maroo - is it you that doesn't like Dole Whips? Oohh - here's a snack with no known nutritional value - zerba domes.

I just have to chime in that gazpacho is a soup (not a veggie drink like V8) and is not as bad as it looks. Maroo I would think it would count as at least two veggies and is probably very low in points. I am guessing you still won't be coming within 10 feet of it though.

I am definitely guilty of many of the views of this thread. I click on it every time there are a few posts so usually at least once a day and sometimes more if you guys are being chatty.

Okay. . .enough of my stream of conciousness ramblings for today. I've got work piling up on my desk.

Hey Jen,

Yes, word has it that maroo does NOT like Dole Whips. Yes, I am still trying to figure THAT out!! :confused3 They are so yummy, and they will be here on my MUST HAVE snack list. You'll have to suffice with others' pix.

Gazpacho is tasty, but I doubt maroo will eat it. I'll save it for me. :cloud9: but maybe if we put whip cream on it??? :confused3

Click away, my friend! I hope we haven't tainted your mind too much with our crazy and ever so silly, (and slightly off-color, I might add) banter.

Well I'm back from my 3day mini vacation and I think I'm all caught up.

On our trip, I issued a Biscuit decree that entering The Land Pavilion counted as 1 veggie credit, riding Living the Land counted as 4, and riding Soarin counted as a fruit/citrus/vitamin C credit. Also vegetable credits were issued for adding lettuce and or pickles to a hamburger (double points for adding both), and garnishes all counted as credits as the meat they sat on sucked all the vitamins out of them. (Everyone knows meat does that.)

As to flatulence and humor, well, what can I say? Nothing cracks me up like a well executed pongu. I have a particularly explosive story on the subject from our last day in the parks. I also like to say things when I belch. Is that TMI?

ANYWHO, hope all is going well in Blankastan. Given the lively banter on the PTR, I can’t WAIT to hear the wile and Zany tales that make it into the TR!

BTW – just how much are you charging to omit embarrassing incidents?

Like I said, I think it can go both ways, $$ to have stuff omitted, AND $$ to have stuff POSTED! Hmmm... just think of the possibilities! :rotfl2:

As to your veggie counting system. I think TK, maroo, and Jen could all go for it. I'm sticking with my gazpacho, baby! Pongus for all!

you know what...if someone will make me that veggie stuff...I will try it.

There. I said it.


Unfortunately...I also....don't like... condiments. No ketchup. Mustard. Mayo. I know. Sad.

A fee for omitting embarrassing incidents?? Hmm.

You know, our Constitution covered pictures...it said nothing about the actual reporting of incidents on the trip.

We may need another amendment! :scratchin

I will make it for you someday. And since you said it...

No ketchup, mustard, mayo- I love ya, but okay, that's just weird. I adore when Johny Depp says that in Charlie (one of my fav. movies, by the way)

As to reporting... that's a whole 'nother ball of wax. Since we are Soldiers fo the utmost integrity, we should report fully and truthfully---- right?? ;) Hot tub incidents included.

By the way, we be needin' to talk about this. You've been hidin' hot tub dirt. Who remembers that movie (was it Caddy Shack) with the floating doody (aka Payday Bar)?? Oh wouldn't it be rich??

I think it would really behoove us to put a disclaimer on this thread.

"Do not read the delightfully witty banter between Liesa, Maroo, and all their friends at 6:45am whilst your happy little family is attempting to sleep. Results could be unsavory."

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:


What? It had eggs, flour, milk. And chocolate. I mean come on. Chocolate has flavonoids. Those are good for you! ;)

I don't think that cake has betacarotine or antioxidants though.

Ooohhh - a fee to omit embarrassing incidents - interesting! Maybe the loyal readers of this PTR would be willing to pay a slightly higher fee to keep and embellish all embarrassing incidents.

Did you just say you would try the veggie stuff??!!?? Liesa - ship some gazpacho to Mary ASAP!

[/COLOR]

Gazpacho comin' right over! Look out Mary!

Yes, that's what I'm talking about! You guys pay US, WE'LL pay for our trip, Then we MIGHT put some ummm.. items of interest up next Sept. My father always told me to be careful what you ask for! You could get serious amounts of arm flab (which you're likely to get ayway :rotfl2:)

[All7OfUs]

Okay, I promised I would show you "Snack of Choice #4" today. I am doing this one now, so you all don't think I'm some sort of over-the-top health food freak who can't have fun! It is so not true! I love an artery clogging, heart stopping, flab producing concoction just as much as any red-blooded American. So, I give you-------------Funnel Cakes!

First get about 3 cups of vegetable oil heating in a heavy pot on the stove over a medium high flame.

Then, in a mixing bowl, mix up the following batter.

4 cups flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups milk
3 large eggs
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

I cut the recipe in half. Half makes 4 pretty big funnel cakes- enough to feed the kids and I an afternoon snack. It should be like fairly runny pancake batter like this:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/funnelcakebatter.jpg

To make it a relatively easy, mess free job, pour the batter into a ziplock bag.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/batterinbag.jpg

Then, with a pair of scissors, cut a pretty small hole in the corner of the bag at the bottom.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/baghole.jpg

From the bag, squeeze the batter into hot cooking oil The oil needs to be very hot, test it by dropping ONE drop of water into it. If it pops and immediately spatters, your oil is ready. If your oil is not hot enough, your funnel cakes will be greasy!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/batterfrying.jpg

Fry in the oil for about 45 secs. to 1 minute, or until the cake looks brown on one side, like this:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/almostreadytoflip.jpg

With metal spatula, flip in in one big piece to the other side and fry for a minute more (or less if it's browning quickly). After you remove it to a plate, sprinkle it liberally with powdered sugar.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/fcreadytoeat.jpg

We also like it with apricot jam drizzled over it. That's fruit, right??

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/cookingapricotjam-1.jpg

Enjoy!!

[All7OfUs]

Now this actually sounds good in a weird sort of way, :goodvibes but I would think twice about letting Maroo near a hot tub. At least one you want to get in. She seems to have the uncanny ability to get them closed down.:confused3



Yes, I"ve addressed this issue. What is up with that?? Maybe we should get massages instead??:rolleyes1

Just caught up on your thread and now I am starving. Look out kitchen here I come. :laughing:

What did funnel cakes do for ya??

[TarzansKat]

Okay, I promised I would show you "Snack of Choice #4" today. I am doing this one now, so you all don't think I'm some sort of over-the-top health food freak who can't have fun! It is so not true! I love an artery clogging, heart stopping, flab producing concoction just as much as any red-blooded American. So, I give you-------------Funnel Cakes!

First get about 3 cups of vegetable oil heating in a heavy pot on the stove over a medium high flame.

Then, in a mixing bowl, mix up the following batter.

4 cups flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups milk
3 large eggs
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

I cut the recipe in half. Half makes 4 pretty big funnel cakes- enough to feed the kids and I an afternoon snack. It should be like fairly runny pancake batter like this:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/funnelcakebatter.jpg

To make it a relatively easy, mess free job, pour the batter into a ziplock bag.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/batterinbag.jpg

Then, with a pair of scissors, cut a pretty small hole in the corner of the bag at the bottom.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/baghole.jpg

From the bag, squeeze the batter into hot cooking oil The oil needs to be very hot, test it by dropping ONE drop of water into it. If it pops and immediately spatters, your oil is ready. If your oil is not hot enough, your funnel cakes will be greasy!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/batterfrying.jpg

Fry in the oil for about 45 secs. to 1 minute, or until the cake looks brown on one side, like this:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/almostreadytoflip.jpg

With metal spatula, flip in in one big piece to the other side and fry for a minute more (or less if it's browning quickly). After you remove it to a plate, sprinkle it liberally with powdered sugar.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/fcreadytoeat.jpg

Enjoy!!

Okay seriously. I was SO going to start eating healthy today. I went for a walk this morning, I've had Cheerios for breakfast, I'm being a good girl.

And then you posted this.

And I'm so making these for lunch.

OMG. I heart you. So, so much.

I'll get started on the list I keep getting popcorned on right now! :goodvibes

(See, Maroo, all it takes is a oh so bad oh so good recipe to light my fire.)

[TarzansKat]

The Many Time Aforementioned List For Which I Keep Getting Popcorned

On a Thread That's Not Even Mine

(But Which I Heartily Enjoy)

Let's start with the Magic Kingdom, shall we?

Dole Whip - Maroo, I know you're not fond of it, but if you get the pineapple one that counts as a fruit which according to Liesa does double time as a vegetable. Now if you got pineapple Dole Whip as a float, that would really be like two fruits, which would then fufill a two vegetable requirement.

Egg Rolls - If the wagon is open, you could stop by and get a vegetable egg roll. Heck, you could even get one with meat in it and it would still have vegetables. Surely that would count as at least one if not two.

Main Street Bakery - Quite frankly there are several options here. Carrot cake. Banana nut bread. Cherry danish. The possibilities are endless. So easy to fufill the requirements, really.

Ice Cream Carts - Now who can forget the frozen bananas already discussed. I also know certain ones have a strawberry fruit bar, so there you go.

These are just a few of the stunning options you have available to you to fufill the requirement. Without getting into actual restaurants (since I'm not sure what you're planning), we can already see if a fruit is a veg, it will be easy for Maroo to fufill the veggie requirement.

Moving on.

Epcot-

I note that Sunshine Seasons, in the land has several dessert options, including an Apple Caramel Cake, which would surely suffice.

Now, Maroo. Anything CS in Mexico is going to have lettuce and tomato on the plate. Problem? Solution. Two veggies, I say.

And let's not forget the margarita stand. Fruit flavored, people!

Boulangerie Pattisserie in France? See above mention of Magic Kingdom Bakery.

Liesa also mentioned the crepe stand, so we know about that.

Kaki Gori! Shaved ice in Japan. So nice on a hot day and topped with a fruit flavored syrup! (We're going to willfully ignore that it's most likely artificial flavoring.)

Norway - School Bread. It's got coconut. I'm calling it a fruit, which is therefore a vegetable.



Hmm...what else can I come up with here... :scratchin

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[All7OfUs]

How about this?

[B]
Let's start with the Magic Kingdom, shall we?

Dole Whip - Maroo, I know you're not fond of it, but if you get the pineapple one that counts as a fruit which according to Liesa does double time as a vegetable. Now if you got pineapple Dole Whip as a float, that would really be like two fruits, which would then fufill a two vegetable requirement.

Did I say that?? A fruit counting as double for veggies?? THIS I gotta go back and check! I may make an exception for Dole Whips which are on my short list of MUST haves. I don't HAVE to have a funnel cake, but since I was making them anyway, and I got totally jyped at Dollywood last year, I thought I'd put it here; who knows I may end up with one next year.

Egg Rolls - If the wagon is open, you could stop by and get a vegetable egg roll. Heck, you could even get one with meat in it and it would still have vegetables. Surely that would count as at least one if not two.

I like these! But if I do one, it'll be at AK.

Main Street Bakery - Quite frankly there are several options here. Carrot cake. Banana nut bread. Cherry danish. The possibilities are endless. So easy to fufill the requirements, really.

Probably won't stop here- but I'll share one with you in a few days that is similar...

Ice Cream Carts - Now who can forget the frozen bananas already discussed. I also know certain ones have a strawberry fruit bar, so there you go.

I'll save commenting on this one for later....

These are just a few of the stunning options you have available to you to fufill the requirement. Without getting into actual restaurants (since I'm not sure what you're planning), we can already see if a fruit is a veg, it will be easy for Maroo to fufill the veggie requirement.
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Moving on.

Epcot-

[indent]I note that Sunshine Seasons, in the land has several dessert options, including an Apple Caramel Cake, which would surely suffice.

I can say this isn't on my list, but I do make it at home quite often.

Now, Maroo. Anything CS in Mexico is going to have lettuce and tomato on the plate. Problem? Solution. Two veggies, I say.

Hmmm... this is a solution I can live with.

And let's not forget the margarita stand. Fruit flavored, people!

That's what I'm talking about! Good thing Disney has transportation. Don't get me wrong, I won't overdo it, but I do like a sweet something once in a while. And you can ask Mary, I do like a good glass of wine with my dinner.

Boulangerie Pattisserie in France? See above mention of Magic Kingdom Bakery.

Liesa also mentioned the crepe stand, so we know about that.

Kaki Gori! Shaved ice in Japan. So nice on a hot day and topped with a fruit flavored syrup! (We're going to willfully ignore that it's most likely artificial flavoring.)

Norway - School Bread. It's got coconut. I'm calling it a fruit, which is therefore a vegetable.

Everyone raves, but for me, it just doesn't tempt.

[TarzansKat]

Did I say that?? A fruit counting as double for veggies?? THIS I gotta go back and check! I may make an exception for Dole Whips which are on my short list of MUST haves. I don't HAVE to have a funnel cake, but since I was making them anyway, and I got totally jyped at Dollywood last year, I thought I'd put it here; who knows I may end up with one next year.

No, no. I misspoke. I meant that one fruit equals one veg. It's like the fruit is serving double duty as a fruit and a vegetable.

Hmmm... this is a solution I can live with.

Maroo! Did you hear that? By virtue of your agreeing with this simple accord, a cheeseburger could easily be concerned fufilling of the vegetable catergory, since in fact, it also has lettuce and tomato on it. I'm sure this theory could be applied to many many sandwiches.

That's what I'm talking about! Good thing Disney has transportation. Don't get me wrong, I won't overdo it, but I do like a sweet something once in a while. And you can ask Mary, I do like a good glass of wine with my dinner.

Hon. Wine = grapes = fruit = veg. I see a win-win situation here.



By the by, I am mega excited about making funnel cakes for lunch. :thumbsup2

[maroo]

My gosh...where to start, where to start?? :laughing:

I can go ahead and tell you there will be NO multiquoting each thing I want to say today...My replies will be in...BLUE. Suffice my mood today. :rolleyes:

I think the real question is how much can we extort to have things like this on our TR? Not how much we can charge to have things taken out. maroo, stuff like this could pay for our whole trip!!!! :lmao:

Hmm.... :scratchin

Hey Jen,

Yes, word has it that maroo does NOT like Dole Whips. Yes, I am still trying to figure THAT out!! :confused3 They are so yummy, and they will be here on my MUST HAVE snack list. You'll have to suffice with others' pix.


It is true. I don't like Dole Whips. I don't like pineapple...:confused3


Gazpacho is tasty, but I doubt maroo will eat it. I'll save it for me. :cloud9: but maybe if we put whip cream on it??? :confused3

Whipped cream on VEGGIES? Gross. I would rather have the veggies! :)


Click away, my friend! I hope we haven't tainted your mind too much with our crazy and ever so silly, (and slightly off-color, I might add) banter.



Like I said, I think it can go both ways, $$ to have stuff omitted, AND $$ to have stuff POSTED! Hmmm... just think of the possibilities! :rotfl2:

As to your veggie counting system. I think TK, maroo, and Jen could all go for it. I'm sticking with my gazpacho, baby! Pongus for all!



I will make it for you someday. And since you said it...

No ketchup, mustard, mayo- I love ya, but okay, that's just weird. I adore when Johny Depp says that in Charlie (one of my fav. movies, by the way)

Yeah. My parents thought it was pretty strange, too. And we used to have wait at McD's FOREVER to get a "plain" hamburger. :confused3


As to reporting... that's a whole 'nother ball of wax. Since we are Soldiers fo the utmost integrity, we should report fully and truthfully---- right?? ;) Hot tub incidents included.

Of course! If the hot tub starts to drain with no apparent reason at the resort...feel free to blame it on me. ::yes::


By the way, we be needin' to talk about this. You've been hidin' hot tub dirt. Who remembers that movie (was it Caddy Shack) with the floating doody (aka Payday Bar)?? Oh wouldn't it be rich??

What hot tub dirt did I hold back on? I thought I pretty much let all the dirt go on here! ha ha



I don't think that cake has betacarotine or antioxidants though.



Gazpacho comin' right over! Look out Mary!

Wow. Maybe we should warn the UPS guy?

Yes, that's what I'm talking about! You guys pay US, WE'LL pay for our trip, Then we MIGHT put some ummm.. items of interest up next Sept. My father always told me to be careful what you ask for! You could get serious amounts of arm flab (which you're likely to get ayway :rotfl2:)

[All7OfUs]

I meant before you came clean here for all of us. I think if hot tubs are a draining, I'm doing some running!

[maroo]

Okay, I promised I would show you "Snack of Choice #4" today. I am doing this one now, so you all don't think I'm some sort of over-the-top health food freak who can't have fun! It is so not true! I love an artery clogging, heart stopping, flab producing concoction just as much as any red-blooded American. So, I give you-------------Funnel Cakes!

First get about 3 cups of vegetable oil heating in a heavy pot on the stove over a medium high flame.

Then, in a mixing bowl, mix up the following batter.

4 cups flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups milk
3 large eggs
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

I cut the recipe in half. Half makes 4 pretty big funnel cakes- enough to feed the kids and I an afternoon snack. It should be like fairly runny pancake batter like this:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/funnelcakebatter.jpg

To make it a relatively easy, mess free job, pour the batter into a ziplock bag.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/batterinbag.jpg

Then, with a pair of scissors, cut a pretty small hole in the corner of the bag at the bottom.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/baghole.jpg

From the bag, squeeze the batter into hot cooking oil The oil needs to be very hot, test it by dropping ONE drop of water into it. If it pops and immediately spatters, your oil is ready. If your oil is not hot enough, your funnel cakes will be greasy!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/batterfrying.jpg

Fry in the oil for about 45 secs. to 1 minute, or until the cake looks brown on one side, like this:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/almostreadytoflip.jpg

With metal spatula, flip in in one big piece to the other side and fry for a minute more (or less if it's browning quickly). After you remove it to a plate, sprinkle it liberally with powdered sugar.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/fcreadytoeat.jpg

We also like it with apricot jam drizzled over it. That's fruit, right??

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Pre-Trip%20Report%20Pix/cookingapricotjam-1.jpg

Enjoy!!

Ok.

YUM!

But... I have only one problem with this. Ok, two.

First...what is "medium flame!?!?!?" We live in the US, remember? Not in the sticks of some foreign country. I don't cook by a flame? :rotfl2:


Second...There are two times in my life where someone tried to fry something like that indoors.

Both times required a fire extinguisher. And some new paint for the kitchen.

The first time I was tutoring a young man and sitting at the kitchen table facing a large window. Behind us the father was attempting to make "real" french fries. He left the room and I had to yell for him when I could see the flames reflected in the window.

He is an electrician. A lineman. He works for the power company and had one of those cool power trucks in his driveway.

The first thing he did was get a huge bucket of water and try to put out the fire. :sad2: You don't put out a fire started by grease with water. We should all write that down. In our brains. Very important. It spreads the fire.

He can't find the fire extinguisher in his house, so he runs outside to his truck, comes back in and puts the fire out. LOTS of damage to the kitchen. For french fries.

Go to McDonald's, people!


The second "frying" incident occured at the first home I ever rented...out on my own...you know...that first place you call home outside of college. :cloud9: My roommate decided to "make" donuts. Same basic story, but this old house had old flammable paint. The whole side of the kitchen went up in flames. But being the very smart person I now was (thanks to incident number one), I used a fire extinguisher the first time and put the fire out.

We had a lot of painting to do. And again...go buy donuts, people! Krispy Kreme. Shipleys. Donut Hole. Wherever it is in your world that makes donuts...go buy some.



But...funnel cakes. I can't buy funnel cakes except at the fair. Or Disney World. So...I suppose it would be fun to make some. I may try it. But not without a fire extinguisher.


This has been a Maroo public service announcement. Any future announcements will be preceeded by a very long, annoying BEEEEEEEEEEEPPPP followed by important information from your local, state or federal officials regarding an emergency. Appropriate instructions will follow. Now resuming normal programming.






.

[maroo]

The Many Time Aforementioned List For Which I Keep Getting Popcorned

On a Thread That's Not Even Mine

(But Which I Heartily Enjoy)

Don't you love it!


Let's start with the Magic Kingdom, shall we?

Dole Whip - Maroo, I know you're not fond of it, but if you get the pineapple one that counts as a fruit which according to Liesa does double time as a vegetable. Now if you got pineapple Dole Whip as a float, that would really be like two fruits, which would then fufill a two vegetable requirement.

So funny. :rotfl:


Egg Rolls - If the wagon is open, you could stop by and get a vegetable egg roll. Heck, you could even get one with meat in it and it would still have vegetables. Surely that would count as at least one if not two.

I don't like egg rolls. I am going to starve.


Main Street Bakery - Quite frankly there are several options here. Carrot cake. Banana nut bread. Cherry danish. The possibilities are endless. So easy to fufill the requirements, really.

I could live here.


Ice Cream Carts - Now who can forget the frozen bananas already discussed. I also know certain ones have a strawberry fruit bar, so there you go.


Ah...I may come out of the bakery for this. ::yes::


These are just a few of the stunning options you have available to you to fufill the requirement. Without getting into actual restaurants (since I'm not sure what you're planning), we can already see if a fruit is a veg, it will be easy for Maroo to fufill the veggie requirement.

Moving on.

Epcot-

I note that Sunshine Seasons, in the land has several dessert options, including an Apple Caramel Cake, which would surely suffice.

Now, Maroo. Anything CS in Mexico is going to have lettuce and tomato on the plate. Problem? Solution. Two veggies, I say.


I actually LIKE lettuce and tomato on my hamburgers! So that should count as two! But if I get bacon, it is minus two. Back to zero.


And let's not forget the margarita stand. Fruit flavored, people!


Ha. :rotfl:


Boulangerie Pattisserie in France? See above mention of Magic Kingdom Bakery.

Liesa - put this on our list. I have never been there.


Liesa also mentioned the crepe stand, so we know about that.

Kaki Gori! Shaved ice in Japan. So nice on a hot day and topped with a fruit flavored syrup! (We're going to willfully ignore that it's most likely artificial flavoring.)


Yum! Banana shaved ice.


Norway - School Bread. It's got coconut. I'm calling it a fruit, which is therefore a vegetable.



Hmm...what else can I come up with here... :scratchin

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Ok...popcorn::

You are missing two whole parks?!?!?
popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: :surfweb:


By the by, I am mega excited about making funnel cakes for lunch. :thumbsup2

That is great TK!

Please read the above public service announcement! :rotfl2:

[MinnieNurse]

What did funnel cakes do for ya??

I think I can smell them cooking. :rotfl: Funnel Cakes are one of DS and my favorite things. We always have to share at least one every trip.

Okay I need some way to save all these recipes easily. I copied and pasted the funnel cake one into a word document.

[All7OfUs]

Donuts?? No problem! We make them all the time! For pennies!

We even make our own maple glaze for them :)

Fries? If we want those, we gotta make em. So, we do that once a week too.

The trick is to use a big heavy pot; and a medium flame is one that is HALFWAY between low and high. ;)

And, no, I think she meant gazpacho shaved ice. Even better! :lmao::lmao:

MinnieNurse...
Glad they float your boat! Good idea saving them! Maybe someday, I should write a Disney cookbook :banana:

maroo...
Let's keep our resort paint nice. Let's buy our fried goods- remember, my stove was one of my enemies.

[TarzansKat]

Ok...popcorn::

You are missing two whole parks?!?!?
popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: :surfweb:

That is great TK!

Please read the above public service announcement! :rotfl2:

First of all, I'm not giving my whole list in one shot. Please. How will I entertain myself for the rest of the day? :rotfl:

Ah, yes. By practically burning down the house. Your PSA was too late for me, my friend. I've got photos coming up. Suffice it to see ye ole TK homestead was recently filled with smoke. I'm shocked that our alarm did not go off. :lmao: DS and I were both coughing.

But, I managed to make the funnel cakes.

You know the weird thing? I fry stuff all the time. I've made fried dough (Italian), done my own potato chips, french fries...except I sort of misread Liesa's directions on how high the heat should be.

I'm ashamed to say what my first batch came out like. Thank goodness I made the whole batch and didn't have the batter! :lmao:

[maroo]

First of all, I'm not giving my whole list in one shot. Please. How will I entertain myself for the rest of the day? :rotfl:


popcorn:: popcorn::

That is ok, I am enjoying my popcorn. :snooty:

Ah, yes. By practically burning down the house. Your PSA was too late for me, my friend. I've got photos coming up. Suffice it to see ye ole TK homestead was recently filled with smoke. I'm shocked that our alarm did not go off. :lmao: DS and I were both coughing.


WHAT?!?!?!?!?! :scared1: :scared1: :eek:

:furious:

Did you have a fire? Did you hurt anything? Are you guys ok? Oh no! You may need to get that alarm checked out. Maybe we saved your life!


But, I managed to make the funnel cakes.

You know the weird thing? I fry stuff all the time. I've made fried dough (Italian), done my own potato chips, french fries...except I sort of misread Liesa's directions on how high the heat should be.

I'm ashamed to say what my first batch came out like. Thank goodness I made the whole batch and didn't have the batter! :lmao:

Did maybe the medium "flame" throw you off? She didn't mention the flames that would be in your house. :confused3


Now you are going to get double popcorn....


LIST = popcorn:: popcorn:: :surfweb:

PICTURES of FIRE and FUNNEL CAKES = popcorn:: popcorn:: :surfweb:


And now I am hungry. Off to lunch.

[jenb1023]

You guys were chatty this morning!!! (I am doing a quick drive-by post so no multi-quotes just a few comments.)

FUNNEL CAKE! :lovestruc Now that is a snack!

Liesa - they look delicious! Mary - They have them at Hersheypark. TK - making funnel cake for lunch - bravo! Almost burning the house down - :scared1:! Can't wait to see the photos of the house and the funnel cake and to read the rest of your list!

Good snack list so far!
One of my faves that I didn't see - chocolate covered rice krispie treat mickey heads
:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 Dole Whips and Margaritas!

Mary - two things - I am thinking you might be dangerous to be around between house fires and closing down hot tubs! I may have to recind my invitation to hang out at my house.;) You also may need to rethink your stance on condiments - if tomato and lettuce on a burger counts as two veggies I would think that ketchup, onion and pickles count as three so in one nice little burger you get your five veggies for the day!

[maroo]

Liesa - they look delicious! Mary - They have them at Hersheypark. I am thinking you might be dangerous to be around between house fires and closing down hot tubs! I may have to recind my invitation to hang out at my house.;) TK - making funnel cake for lunch - bravo! Almost burning the house down - :scared1:! Can't wait to see the photos of the house and the funnel cake and to read the rest of your list!


Yummy! We may just have to go to Hershey Park on Sunday! Rain or shine!!

I am about to ban myself from my own house! But note in my stories that I was not ever doing the cooking. ::yes:: So just don't fry anything or let me use your hot tub and we should be fine. :thumbsup2

And if I can't come, Muffin can't either! :snooty: J/K. Can't wait to meet you guys! :)



Mary you may need to rethink your stance on condiments - if tomato and lettuce on a burger counts as two veggies I would think that ketchup, onion and pickles count as three so in one nice little burger you get your five veggies for the day!

I have to eat 5 veggies a day? I thought it was four?

Not worth it.

I have to tell you what I ate for lunch...LOTS of broccoli! At least two servings worth. And some corn. And good for you chicken (you know, not fried, no skin, etc). You would be proud.

[GreatBiscuit]

Mmmmmm funnel cake. Nothing like deep fried dough to make a fellow's mouth water.

[SIZE="3"]And again...go buy donuts, people! Krispy Kreme. Shipleys. Shipleys! There's one of those by our house. I'm a HUGE fan of their jalapeno kolaches. MMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMM GOOOD! Or as we say in Texas, that there's some dang good eatin. (Properly pronounced it's all one word of course. Dane-ga-deet-an.) Plus Jalapenos come from a plant, as does flour. Thus, it counts as two vegetable credits. Come to think of it, their cream cheese stuffed donuts are a might nifty as well.

[TarzansKat]

popcorn:: popcorn::

That is ok, I am enjoying my popcorn. :snooty:

Is it Disney popcorn from Main Street USA? That's my favorite. Well, that and the cart in Liberty Square. And in Epcot. Oh, heck, it just tastes better there.


WHAT?!?!?!?!?! :scared1: :scared1: :eek:

:furious:

Did you have a fire? Did you hurt anything? Are you guys ok? Oh no! You may need to get that alarm checked out. Maybe we saved your life!


No, no, no!!!! Don't worry, we are totally fine. I did not start a fire. I just had WAY too much smoke when I threw the first batch of dough into the too hot oil, it immediately created a huge cloud of smoke which then dissipated and hung in the apartment. I opened windows, turned all the fans on high. I'd say it took 20-30 minutes to get the smoke gone. Fortunately, I'd built a fort for DS in the living room, so he was able to hide under that and not breathe it like I was, as I walked around like an idiot, waving towels in the air.


Did maybe the medium "flame" throw you off? She didn't mention the flames that would be in your house. :confused3


Now you are going to get double popcorn....


LIST = popcorn:: popcorn:: :surfweb:

PICTURES of FIRE and FUNNEL CAKES = popcorn:: popcorn:: :surfweb:


And now I am hungry. Off to lunch.

It was the medium thing that threw me. Because usually for other items I've fried, I needed a higher heat, and so I made the assumption.

I know, however, have the benefit of knowing the absolute perfect setting for making funnel cakes on my stove is between 5 and 6! :thumbsup2

Okay, so I'm throwing in a disclaimer here.

If you are eating or drinking, stop. The following photo may be extremely offensive to the eyes and stomach.

And yes, you may laugh at me. I know my husband will when he gets home.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCI0374.jpg - Nice runny dough and hot oil - not good. Make big smoke. Not good. :confused3

Yummy Funnel Cakes -

Yes, Ma, I can cook!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCI0371.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCI0372.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/tarzanskat/DSCI0373.jpg

They did come out pretty nicely once I got the hang of it.

Just think how much easier it'll be next time.

If I'm allowed in the kitchen again. :rotfl2:

EDIT: WOW! Sorry the pics are so big. I'll try to resize those puppies.

[All7OfUs]

Good snack list so far!
One of my faves that I didn't see - chocolate covered rice krispie treat mickey heads
:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 Dole Whips and Margaritas!



I think so. I have 5 or so more to go. I won't be getting all 9 I believe, so I'll have to rank them in the end.

THEN.... maroo, it's your turn. You can take a while to list out yours. ThePreachersWife has no clue of such things, so we'll have to let her discover that along the way for herself. One of those joys of discovery we'll let just happen as part of the magic for her.

Guys, can I just tell ya, I'm so excited to have her along as a WDW Newbie?? I so can't wait to see her face when she sees and experiences things for the first time.

I have to eat 5 veggies a day? I thought it was four?

Not worth it.

I have to tell you what I ate for lunch...LOTS of broccoli! At least two servings worth. And some corn. And good for you chicken (you know, not fried, no skin, etc). You would be proud.

What does WW say?? Is it 4 or 5?? And yes, it is worth it.

You arent' going to believe it!... but broccoli is the one that I reallly don't like unless it is smothered in cheese sauce or some other something to hide its nasty flavor. But I do eat it- just cuz I know it's good for me.

Mmmmmm funnel cake. Nothing like deep fried dough to make a fellow's mouth water.

Shipleys! There's one of those by our house. I'm a HUGE fan of their jalapeno kolaches. MMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMM GOOOD! Or as we say in Texas, that there's some dang good eatin. (Properly pronounced it's all one word of course. Dane-ga-deet-an.) Plus Jalapenos come from a plant, as does flour. Thus, it counts as two vegetable credits. Come to think of it, their cream cheese stuffed donuts are a might nifty as well.

I adore ANYTHING with jalepenos in them. Those kolaches sound heavenly. I have to bring jalepenos (canned) with me every time I come back.

TK-

You DID do very well. Yes, your first batch looked like something out of Mordor, but you kept at it, and in the end had some mighty great looking funnel cakes. Did DH ever get to try them?? Did he laugh?? Did they taste good?? One of the secrets to cooking is knowing your own stove and what temps those little numbers really are! Good for you! Now you can have funnel cakes whenever you want, and you won't have to spend $5,000 to get them.

[kimmylaj]

I have been missing for a while but i am slowly catching up on all my pre trippies. you guys are killing me it is almost 3 in the morning here and i am laughing so hard over your constitution that i am going to wake the whole house.
just to let you know my vote in the fruit/veggie category is grand marnier slushies (orange flavoring counts right?) yum yum.
maroo i have to say i am not a veggie lover at all, in fact i rarely go near them but zucchini is yummy, and hey you could always have fried green beans, fried eggplant. nobody said you had to eat them without deep frying them:rolleyes:

[TarzansKat]

TK-

You DID do very well. Yes, your first batch looked like something out of Mordor, but you kept at it, and in the end had some mighty great looking funnel cakes. Did DH ever get to try them?? Did he laugh?? Did they taste good?? One of the secrets to cooking is knowing your own stove and what temps those little numbers really are! Good for you! Now you can have funnel cakes whenever you want, and you won't have to spend $5,000 to get them.

Oh, bless you. Lying to me like that. :lmao:

Yes, my initial attempt certianly does look like it came from Mordor! :lmao: I can't wait to to tell my DH that description.

They actually tasted quite good. I had two for lunch. :blush: DH and DS finished off the rest of it in the evening, and judging by the empty plates, I'd say they were pretty happy as well.

And yes, no matter where you are, it's all about learning the stove. I can see why it's one of your enemies. Yesterday, it became one of mine. And I'm so good and knowing the normal stuff! Scrambled eggs. 3. Browning ground meat. 4-5. Hot oil? YIKES!!!!

[All7OfUs]

First of all, WELCOME BACK! kimmylaj! We've missed you!

Now, onto Snack #5! I know you're all dying to know what else Soldier #1 is going to pig out on.

This one is found in most places, but it holds a special place in my heart at Animal Kingdom. Last year, we were practically baking in the hot sun, and we found MINNIE'S STRAWBERRY BARS!!!

YUMMO!! That's all I have to say.

I'd love to post a picture of one, but I looked for about an hour and couldn't find one anywhere. Someone help me out here; I used to have the link to the threads that showed photos of almost EVERY food at Disney, but I can't find it now for all the tea in China (and by the way, that's a lot!).

So just imagine, an icy cold, very strawberry tasting, but not too sweet, no preservatives added kind of deliciousness, okay. Imagine it's 50,000,000 degrees at AK, we've just ridden EE about 5 times in a row, our feet are aching, and we've just found a really nice bench with our names written on it (one of the ones made of 100% recycled milk jugs) and we rest with one of Minnie's fruity treats.

I wonder if we'll actually bring a picture like this home??

[TarzansKat]

You know what kills me. My DS ate one of these last year at AK and I don't think we have a picture. :lmao: I'll go look. :thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

Oh, major bummer! I need one. I just doesn't look right without a picture!!!

[jenb1023]

TK - great job on round 2 of the funnel cakes!

Maroo - I think it is five servings of fruit/veggies per day. BTW - do you like my new ticker?

Kimmylaj - orange flavoring certainly counts as a fruit by our standards! :thumbsup2

Liesa - here you go again with the healthy snacks! A fruit bar! I am voting for a mickey head ice cream! Here is the best pic I could find.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e294/jenb1023/wdwicecream.jpg

[that's nice]

you guys have been talking up a storm!!!!!!! Those funnel cakes look real good.. thanks for the recipe!!!! I don't have time to post any real comments (because I had to read 4pages of comments!LOL) but STOP having so much fun while I am gone!!!!!!!!!!:lmao:

[maroo]

So just imagine, an icy cold, very strawberry tasting, but not too sweet, no preservatives added kind of deliciousness, okay. Imagine it's 50,000,000 degrees at AK, we've just ridden EE about 5 times in a row, our feet are aching, and we've just found a really nice bench with our names written on it (one of the ones made of 100% recycled milk jugs) and we rest with one of Minnie's fruity treats.

I wonder if we'll actually bring a picture like this home??

Now this sounds both FUN and good!! :) Riding EE 5 times in a row...We are going to be great travel buddies!!

This actually looks really good.

And, no, this picture would NOT end up on any TR.


Maroo - I think it is five servings of fruit/veggies per day. BTW - do you like my new ticker?


I usually eat 5-6 per day on the WW plan. So I guess we can stick to that.

I love the new ticker!!!!!!

:woohoo: :yay:



you guys have been talking up a storm!!!!!!! Those funnel cakes look real good.. thanks for the recipe!!!! I don't have time to post any real comments (because I had to read 4pages of comments!LOL) but STOP having so much fun while I am gone!!!!!!!!!!:lmao:

Us? chatting?

I have to say...we are having a major storm here this morning. The lightning from 7 floors up is pretty amazing. :scared1: It is so loud. And the traffic on the interstate below has stopped. Craziness in the morning!

Anyway...(that segway, by the way, was from "talking up a storm" just in case you missed it!)

You better just get back on here so you can banter away at us! :laughing:

[All7OfUs]

BTW - do you like my new ticker?

Kimmylaj - orange flavoring certainly counts as a fruit by our standards! :thumbsup2

Liesa - here you go again with the healthy snacks! A fruit bar! I am voting for a mickey head ice cream! Here is the best pic I could find.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e294/jenb1023/wdwicecream.jpg

Thanks for the picture, I really needed one for my HEALTHY snack!

Love your new ticker!

you guys have been talking up a storm!!!!!!! Those funnel cakes look real good.. thanks for the recipe!!!! I don't have time to post any real comments (because I had to read 4pages of comments!LOL) but STOP having so much fun while I am gone!!!!!!!!!!:lmao:

Didn't expect you here for a few more days. We ladies do get chatty, don't we? Fun, fun, fun! Glad to oblige with the recipe. You guys should try it out, but don't set your kitchen on fire, okay! :scared1:

Now this sounds both FUN and good!! :) Riding EE 5 times in a row...We are going to be great travel buddies!!

This actually looks really good.

And, no, this picture would NOT end up on any TR.



I usually eat 5-6 per day on the WW plan. So I guess we can stick to that.

I love the new ticker!!!!!!

:woohoo: :yay:



Us? chatting?

I have to say...we are having a major storm here this morning. The lightning from 7 floors up is pretty amazing. :scared1: It is so loud. And the traffic on the interstate below has stopped. Craziness in the morning!

Anyway...(that segway, by the way, was from "talking up a storm" just in case you missed it!)

You better just get back on here so you can banter away at us! :laughing:

Yup, I love, LOVE, EE! Stay safe up there on the 7th floor!

Now, back to your regularly scheduled chatting!

[TarzansKat]

Yay for the pics, JenB! Awesome!:thumbsup2

[jenb1023]

I love the new ticker!!!!!!

I have to say...we are having a major storm here this morning. The lightning from 7 floors up is pretty amazing. :scared1: It is so loud. And the traffic on the interstate below has stopped. Craziness in the morning!

Anyway...(that segway, by the way, was from "talking up a storm" just in case you missed it!)

Glad you like the ticker! Hope the storm has passed and everyone is safe!

Thanks for the picture, I really needed one for my HEALTHY snack!


In my book anything that does not clog arteries/add five pounds to each thigh just by looking at it is a "healthy" snack. Do you think that could explain why I need to be and am on a diet? :rotfl:

Yay for the pics, JenB! Awesome!:thumbsup2

Thank you! The pics make me want to head to WDW right now for some ice cream!

Speaking of heading to WDW, guess what I got e-mailed yesterday???? A Free Dining Pin Code for Oct/Nov/Dec! I am seriously thinking about going (even though I probably shouldn't be). It would just be me and DD for probably a long weekend. DH wants a WDW break for awhile (crazy man! you would think I made him go three times in 20 months or something :lmao:)

[KathyRN137]

...Loving all the chatter and trying not to think about the yumminess....


Kathy ;)

[maroo]

...Loving all the chatter and trying not to think about the yumminess....


Kathy ;)

Oh man. Run Away!!! We will seriously ruin a diet!

You are doing so GOOD...so AWESOME...please don't let us ruin it!! :)

[All7OfUs]

Kathy!- :worship: 15 POUNDS!! I am so impressed! You are doing so well- good for you!

jenb- Thanks for that picture, again. I came across one like that, too, and was glad you put it up there, cuz it has the price too.

That'snice- Drive home safely, and we'll catch up with you in a few days.

TK- Did you ever find one from your stash?

maroo- I wonder if riding 5 times in a row is even possible? What if we use the single rider line- first thing in the morning?

[All7OfUs]

Onto Snack #6 (We are on Number 6, right?)

Most people laud the Dole Whip, but I'm all over the Float! I LOVE- no ADORE, and CRAVE, pineapple ANYTHING! Fresh is really great, but juice paired up with soft serve, okay yumminess is just gonna happen, folks!

Last year, all 5 kids and I had the rare opportunity to have some time all to ourselves, and we had to try the Aloha Isle for the acclaimed Dole Whip, but when I saw that they had a FLOAT, the idea of only pineapple flavored ice cream went flying out the window faster than Mary runs from zucchini!

We ordered 2, and they were so huge that all 6 of us could barely finish them! I guess I like them because it's like getting 2 snacks in 1. A double the fun deal, shall we say?

Here are some pix I found on the food review threads. Don't they look great?? (maroo, you can plead the 5th) And since it's a double-double snack I'll give you double the pleasure!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/PineappleFloat.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/pineapplefloat-1.jpg

[MeMom]

I've got a strawberry bar for you.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202009/countdown%20calendar/IMG_3887.jpg

Brooklynn was in quite the dilemma deciding which one she wanted. :laughing:

[MKBekka]

I can't decide which is better- the Dole Whip Float, or the Frozen Minnie Bar. I LOVE them both. Funnel cakes are downright good too.

[All7OfUs]

I've got a strawberry bar for you.
Brooklynn was in quite the dilemma deciding which one she wanted. :laughing:

:worship::worship::worship: Ahhhh, MeMom and her most excellent photo prowess comes through for us!! Wonderfully done, and I'm not sure which is better, the strawberry bar or that look of consternation on Brooklynn's face!! ;)

I can't decide which is better- the Dole Whip Float, or the Frozen Minnie Bar. I LOVE them both. Funnel cakes are downright good too.

And whoooo makes the best funnel cakes?? (Hint: There IS a right answer to this ;))

[maroo]

Kathy!- :worship: 15 POUNDS!! I am so impressed! You are doing so well- good for you!

jenb- Thanks for that picture, again. I came across one like that, too, and was glad you put it up there, cuz it has the price too.

That'snice- Drive home safely, and we'll catch up with you in a few days.

TK- Did you ever find one from your stash?

maroo- I wonder if riding 5 times in a row is even possible? What if we use the single rider line- first thing in the morning?


Let me put it this way.... I did Soarin' 4 times in a row with no single rider line. We can definitely d EE 5 times in a row....

What other rides might we want to do over and over? Maybe that is another update?

[jenb1023]

Ooohhh! Dole Whips or Dole Whip Floats - both are delicious! I just finished eating some fresh cut pineapple - now I am going to pretend it was one of these delectable delights. Maroo - I can't believe you don't like pineapple!

MeMom - love the photo! Much cuter than the one I found!

I think a list of rides you love/want to ride multiple times could be a new series of posts listing everyone's choices one at a time like the snacks. We have lots of time to kill before your actual trip.

[All7OfUs]

jenb,

You're right, and it WILL be a whole series (probably by park) of what we hope to actually do while we are there. Rides, shops, extras, etc...

First though, I think maroo needs to take a week or so, and list out her "Snacks of Choice".

The next idea I have is something like: The Spoils of War

[maroo]

It's my turn for snacks!?!? I can't wait! Yum! :)

[jenb1023]

jenb,

You're right, and it WILL be a whole series (probably by park) of what we hope to actually do while we are there. Rides, shops, extras, etc...

First though, I think maroo needs to take a week or so, and list out her "Snacks of Choice".

The next idea I have is something like: The Spoils of War

Can't wait!

It's my turn for snacks!?!? I can't wait! Yum! :)

Just make sure your choices aren't so Healthy! :lmao:

[kimmylaj]

definitely the dole whip float is doubly better than a regular dole whip

[maroo]

Just make sure your choices aren't so Healthy! :lmao:

Did you have any doubt?!? :rotfl2:

[maroo]

First...before I do my snacks...how many do I get? How many days are we going to be there again? Have we even released our dates? :confused3 Because I definitely found more than 6 snacks. I might even include a little bit of fruit. :snooty: Umph. So there.

You know what...I am just going to do a snack a day until I run out, how about that? Personally, I will be in the world 5 nights in Sept and 10 nights in Dec...all on the free dining plan...before the end of this year. So maybe I can find 15 snacks. :surfweb: And maybe we can figure out a way to stay 15 more days in Sept of 2010. How about that?! :eek:


So...without further ado...you guys can all be healthy...but this is Disney...so I am cheating.

Maroo Snack #1: Mickey Sandwich

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/mickeysandwich.jpg

Credit for that photo goes to the snack thread on the DIS!!

This is a Mickey Sandwich. It appears to have three scoops of ice cream and two cookies. YUM!

No fruit or veggies points...but I will eat a salad and have this for dessert! :rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

Mmmm... that sounds great! And it looks almost big enough to be a meal all on its own.

I think you said you didn't like to share, but maybe you could make an exception for this one. Please, pretty please.

I have 3 more, I want to add; one will be homemade with directions, the other 2 are for yummies I can't get the ingredients for, so food thread pix will have to do. I think you'll like them- a LOT!

[All7OfUs]

I've had my eyes on this one for a very long time. I'm determinted to find one. I want it to be spicy, creamy cheesy, and oh so yummy! Compliments of the Food Pix Thread, I introduce you to the Cream Cheese Pretzel!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/4445baed.jpg

I hear tell it's on the snack list for the dining plan, so IF we are so lucky as to get THAT, this will be one I can assure you I'll be consuming!

I'm not ready to rank my picks yet- you'll have to wait until I have my list is complete.

maroo, just keep going with yours when you can. My time on the computer is limited somewhat these days.

[MKBekka]

Mmmm...it looks really good. This may sound strange to you, but I have NEVER had a real prtezel! (I don't know why) I have had those fake tasting cracker thingies, but not a real one made from bread. Next chance I get, I will definitely get one.

[jenb1023]

Did you have any doubt?!? :rotfl2:

Nope! I knew I could count on you!

So...without further ado...you guys can all be healthy...but this is Disney...so I am cheating.

Maroo Snack #1: Mickey Sandwich

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/mickeysandwich.jpg

Credit for that photo goes to the snack thread on the DIS!!

This is a Mickey Sandwich. It appears to have three scoops of ice cream and two cookies. YUM!

No fruit or veggies points...but I will eat a salad and have this for dessert! :rotfl:

Now that's a snack worth drooling over! Yum!

I've had my eyes on this one for a very long time. I'm determinted to find one. I want it to be spicy, creamy cheesy, and oh so yummy! Compliments of the Food Pix Thread, I introduce you to the Cream Cheese Pretzel!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/4445baed.jpg

I hear tell it's on the snack list for the dining plan, so IF we are so lucky as to get THAT, this will be one I can assure you I'll be consuming!

I'm not ready to rank my picks yet- you'll have to wait until I have my list is complete.

maroo, just keep going with yours when you can. My time on the computer is limited somewhat these days.

That cream cheese soft pretzel does look tasty too! I don't think I have ever had a pretzel at WDW. We love Auntie Anne's pretzels though and DD has to get one every time we go to the mall.

Looking forward to the next snacks!

[TarzansKat]

This thread is seriously starting to make me hungry.

Can you believe I've never had a the ice cream cookie sandwich or a cream cheese pretzel? Perhaps I should rectify that in September. :thumbsup2

[jenb1023]

Hope you don't mind but I am going to hijack the thread for a quick moment. I am going to Magic Meets with Maroo/Mary and they are having a photo contest. If you have a moment and are interested, please click on the thread below to help me choose a photo.

Thanks!
Jen

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32744523#post32744523

[maroo]

Maroo Snack #2!

I have always wanted to try these....

I am not even sure what they are made of...but they look good!!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/zebradomes.jpg

Does anyone know...can you buy these at the AK or do we need to go to the AKL to get these?

This will be a snack I will try in December and see if I like it!! :thumbsup2

[pooh'smate]

Maroo Snack #2!

I have always wanted to try these....

I am not even sure what they are made of...but they look good!!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/zebradomes.jpg

Does anyone know...can you buy these at the AK or do we need to go to the AKL to get these?

This will be a snack I will try in December and see if I like it!! :thumbsup2

Maroo you can get zebra domes at Mara (AKL counter service) and Boma. I don't know if you can get them anywhere else.

[maroo]

Maroo you can get zebra domes at Mara (AKL counter service) and Boma. I don't know if you can get them anywhere else.

Thank you!!!! :)





Is anyone else out there? ;)

[maroo]

Anyone in the mood for a snack?!?!

I have one that may surprise a few of you guys.


















http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack9.jpg


Yep...a banana. :thumbsup2

And if I had a little bit of milk and some rice crispies, I would cut the banana up and have a perfect breakfast!

So...there ya go. It even counts as a fruit! :upsidedow

[TarzansKat]

I can't get over that you posted a banana as a snack. :lmao:

Honestly, my son would eat one for breakfast and be a happy camper, but I just think it's too funny considering all the junk we've been discussing.

[maroo]

I can't get over that you posted a banana as a snack. :lmao:

Honestly, my son would eat one for breakfast and be a happy camper, but I just think it's too funny considering all the junk we've been discussing.

I actually really like bananas! :)

I am single and don't purchase much fruit...because it goes bad before I eat it, most of the time. But I actually purchase fresh bananas because I usually actually eat them before they go bad. ::yes::

And put some sliced banana on some cereal...YUM! One of my favorite snacks. Even at home.

Of course...I would not actually use a precious snack credit on a banana...I would pay cash. ;) Like a smart DISer.

[All7OfUs]

Okay, I don't even know what to do with this!!! I am laughing so hard, I'm busting a gut!! You go from Zebra domes to BANANAS??!!! :lmao::lmao:

See, you do like healthy things, but wouldn't you rather eat the banana WITH some chocolate on it??

Okay, I seriously think this needs some countering action. Like, I'm going to have to negate what you just posted with something so outrageously UN-healthy that it will just make all those banana vitamins get blown out of the water!!

Bring on the corndog nugget bombs!!!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Copyofmiscfromcamera158.jpg

Yup! Full of nitrates, fat, calories, absolutely FEW vitamins or minerals, but ohhh, so tasty good! So good in fact, that we chose to get THESE instead of ice cream across the street after Wishes. How about that?!

So everyone, head on down to Casey's anytime for walk on the fattening side! Then if you feel guilty whatsoever, maroo will teach you the finer side of schlepping bananas.

For those of you who care, or are feeling a little adventurous (or want to fill your house with smoke :rolleyes1) here's how:

Make this batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 egg, beaten
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

I didn't have the bacon drippings, so I used shortening.

Cut your hotdogs into quarters.

Heat oil on medium-high burner. That caused some disastrous confusion last time we explored funnel cake how-to's, so use caution. Let's not be burning down our homes, okay. It shouldn't be smoking, but hot enough to have water spatter.

Coat each little doggie in flour. Your batter will NOT stick if you don't dust them with flour.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Copyofmiscfromcamera155.jpg

Then dip into the batter. Honestly I had a hard time getting the batter to stick even with the flour, so just keep at it. When you have enough on there, carefully drop into the oil and fry until golden brown. Like this:


http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Copyofmiscfromcamera157.jpg

Dip in lots of mustard or ketchup, and don't weigh yourself until you've done your aerobics.

[MKBekka]

:crazy2: The only hot dogs that we can get here are SO gross! They are sickeningly mushy :sick: The dough is good though...I fried myself some dough and ate that. Maroo, that banana looks really good, but I do agree that it's WAY out of place with all of the other artery clogging food we've been talking about. Oh, why does all the unhealthy stuff tastes so good?

[maroo]

Goodness!!

I never thought posting a banana would get me flamed! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Here I am trying to be healthy and you people.......are throwing hot dogs at me! :rotfl2:

So...here is MY counterattack...did you notice my attempt at the soldier imagery?



http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack11.jpg



This is a sandwich kind of cookie...reminds me of a huge oreo...dipped in chocolate and whatever else you want! YUM!

[All7OfUs]

No flames, just, I dunno, shock? wonderment? a little hmmmm. perhaps?

And you're like me.... from strawberry bars to corn dogs, and you, bananas to that rich looking glory! Truly, that has got to be tried! Is that a goofy's creation?

Yum!!

By the way, I put a link on our first page to your first page of snacks. If you want to, you can link all your snx. below your cookie sandwiches. Which by the way, sets a trend. Ice cream with some sort of cookie or chocolate. Except that inigma- that banana. You know, we could save some $$ and do a garden grocer order and put bananas on it. Then you'd pay like 30 cents for a banana, instead of 1.50 or whatever they are!

[TarzansKat]

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack11.jpg


I'm in love. :love:

Wow. That is one serious cookie.

And, Liesa, I am so not interested in repeating the whole smoke thing this week. Although I do have to tell you, DH does catering on the weekends (at a banquet hall, he's a very good chef) and they have a fryolater. So he actually took your funnel cake recipe and made them himself there.

I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing. There are currently two styrofoam containers full of funnel cake sitting on my counter begging to be eaten. :confused3

Maybe I could have him make the corn dog nuggets too. :lmao:

Maroo, I'm with you, I love a nice banana sliced on cereal for breakfast. I also like to slice up a ripe banana with a little bit of soymilk and sugar, and that's breakfast to me as well. Slightly healthy, slightly sweet. :thumbsup2

[jenb1023]

A weekend of house stuff to do and I am behind!

:thumbsup2Zebra Domes! I think they have Kahlua in them (and I am not a fan of coffee or coffee flavored things). They are delicious! To my knowledge, you can only get them at AKL - either at Boma or at The Mara (CS restaurant - where they count as a dessert).

A banana and milk! That should not be on a list of WDW snacks! Maroo I am disappointed. ;)

Corndog nuggets - I have never tried those but my dd loves corndogs so we will have to put those on the list for the next visit. Liesa - I must say you are very ambitious making all of these things.

Candy/chocolate dipped cookie :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 Now that is my idea of a snack to dream about!!! Looks like a Goofy's concoction.

Looking forward to more items!

[All7OfUs]

I'm in love. :love:

Wow. That is one serious cookie.

And, Liesa, I am so not interested in repeating the whole smoke thing this week. Although I do have to tell you, DH does catering on the weekends (at a banquet hall, he's a very good chef) and they have a fryolater. So he actually took your funnel cake recipe and made them himself there.

I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing. There are currently two styrofoam containers full of funnel cake sitting on my counter begging to be eaten. :confused3

Maybe I could have him make the corn dog nuggets too. :lmao:

Maroo, I'm with you, I love a nice banana sliced on cereal for breakfast. I also like to slice up a ripe banana with a little bit of soymilk and sugar, and that's breakfast to me as well. Slightly healthy, slightly sweet. :thumbsup2

It's a good thing! But, I think one thing about funnel cakes is that you need to eat them right away. They don't taste nearly as good leftover.

I'd say save the corn dogs for Casey's. They are a lot of work, for something that doesn't taste nearly as good as the real deal. However, maybe a fryolater would make all the difference?

Bananas-- NO WAY, Jose'!! Soymilk-- By all means! Love it! One time, I had bought some multigrain milk, and my, then, 3 year old, had asked me for another serving of "monkey brain" milk! :lmao::lmao:


A weekend of house stuff to do and I am behind!

:thumbsup2Zebra Domes! I think they have Kahlua in them (and I am not a fan of coffee or coffee flavored things). They are delicious! To my knowledge, you can only get them at AKL - either at Boma or at The Mara (CS restaurant - where they count as a dessert).

A banana and milk! That should not be on a list of WDW snacks! Maroo I am disappointed. ;)

Corndog nuggets - I have never tried those but my dd loves corndogs so we will have to put those on the list for the next visit. Liesa - I must say you are very ambitious making all of these things.

Candy/chocolate dipped cookie :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 Now that is my idea of a snack to dream about!!! Looks like a Goofy's concoction.

Looking forward to more items!

I knew the zebra domes had alcohol in them, but didn't know what kind... kahlua makes them sound all the better!

I don't think I'm ambitious, I have to make everything by scratch, if we want to eat it. Today, I was in the mood for eggrolls, so we made them. We can't buy the wrappers here (like the packaged kind in the refer section at your local grocery store) so we have to make those too. Ground chicken? Gotta grind it. Everything is hand done- and it makes them taste soooo good!

I think you're right! Goofy's! My last treat was a goofy's rice krispy dipped in chocolate. I think everyones knows about these so I'll just say it. My last snack, in the Snack Hall of Fame was this:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/RiceKrispyTreat.jpg

Can't wait! MMM!!

[TarzansKat]

It's a good thing! But, I think one thing about funnel cakes is that you need to eat them right away. They don't taste nearly as good leftover.

I agree. When I made them, they were so good, I had to eat two right away.

Had to. ;)


I'd say save the corn dogs for Casey's. They are a lot of work, for something that doesn't taste nearly as good as the real deal. However, maybe a fryolater would make all the difference?

I don't think I'd try the corn dogs at Casey's. I know everyone really loves them, but it's just not my thing. For me, at Casey's, the deal is a hot dog, french fries with cheese sauce, and cracker jacks. That's my standard counter service Casey's meal. It must be consumed at least once, if not more on my trip. :thumbsup2


Bananas-- NO WAY, Jose'!! Soymilk-- By all means! Love it! One time, I had bought some multigrain milk, and my, then, 3 year old, had asked me for another serving of "monkey brain" milk! :lmao::lmao:

Monkey brain!

Like Indiana Jones, eh? :rotfl2:

I love the things that kids say.

For example, my son is convinced right now that in the original Tiki room song (which we have on CD) that the birds will end up "on a baby's hat." :lmao:

[All7OfUs]

You'll have to spell out the words on that one, cuz I don't know em. How does he get "on a baby's hat"?

Help me out!

[TarzansKat]

You'll have to spell out the words on that one, cuz I don't know em. How does he get "on a baby's hat"?

Help me out!

"Cause if we don't make you feel like that,
we're gonna wind up on a ladies hat...

in the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room,
in the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room...."

[All7OfUs]

Oh, thanks, now I feel completely enlightened on that!

[maroo]

"Cause if we don't make you feel like that,
we're gonna wind up on a ladies hat...

in the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room,
in the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room...."

:blush: I have never heard that song.

And never seen the Tiki Room? :sad2:

I am going to be banned from the DIS again!

[maroo]

Maroo Snack #4


I heard the words "No Way Jose" about 3 times in the posts above and just had to use that as the inspiration for my next "snack"...

I realize this is more of a full dessert...but what the heck!


I present to you....


The No Way Jose!!!!!



http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/nowayjose.jpg



I am drooling. I should go get a kleenex.

[All7OfUs]

Now, that is a dessert of stallar proportions!! It's huge!

I know you said something about sharing (kinda that you don't like to) but maybe if we get a spoon and an EXTRA dish, I could have just a little?? Pwetty pweeze??

[maroo]

Now, that is a dessert of stallar proportions!! It's huge!

I know you said something about sharing (kinda that you don't like to) but maybe if we get a spoon and an EXTRA dish, I could have just a little?? Pwetty pweeze??

of course!

I just don't like to share with people in the same dish.

You can have half of it...as long as you get your own dish and spoon! :thumbsup2

sorry...I am just funny like that. Even with people I know really well...I don't like to share food...:sad2:

[that's nice]

Maroo Snack #4


I heard the words "No Way Jose" about 3 times in the posts above and just had to use that as the inspiration for my next "snack"...

I realize this is more of a full dessert...but what the heck!


I present to you....


The No Way Jose!!!!!



http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/nowayjose.jpg



I am drooling. I should go get a kleenex.

UMMMMMMMM that looks so good!!!!!!

(I'd be scared to see how many Weight Watchers points that is!!!!!!!):rotfl:

[TarzansKat]

Oh, thanks, now I feel completely enlightened on that!

Happy to help.

:blush: I have never heard that song.

And never seen the Tiki Room? :sad2:

I am going to be banned from the DIS again!

You know what? The only thing I lament about you saying that is if you've never done it, you'll never see the original version, and that was awesome, because it was like Walt's touch. There's so little left in the parks that's original Walt, and that was one of them until Iago and his cohorts invaded. It's just not the same. :confused3


Maroo Snack #4


I heard the words "No Way Jose" about 3 times in the posts above and just had to use that as the inspiration for my next "snack"...

I realize this is more of a full dessert...but what the heck!


I present to you....


The No Way Jose!!!!!



http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/nowayjose.jpg



I am drooling. I should go get a kleenex.

Seriously? I LOVE the look of this. I've dreamed about it. I sooooo want one. I'm hoping to make my dream reality on my next trip.

Maroo, I can't find it but is there a thread where you said to me about going in December?

What are you doing to me, woman??? :lmao:

[maroo]

Maroo, I can't find it but is there a thread where you said to me about going in December?

What are you doing to me, woman??? :lmao:\

It is on tiggerbell's TR... lol

It is about the Podcast Cruise in 2010! December of 2010...

You would have lots of time to save up and the prices are really good for a holiday cruise. ::yes:: And you can bring HRH...and DH...and your Mom...and anyone you want! And it can be cheaper for all of those nice people! And you get free stuff because you are going with the podcast gang...you will see more on Jamie's (tiggerbell) TR.

I am going. But we can't talk about that yet... because then I would have 5 trips on my poor pre-trip report! And I don't have a color for talking about the cruise...I will talk about that next year! :)

So I just hijacked Jamie's...I am sure she won't mind. She would love more people going on the next podcast cruise.

[jkCT]

Hello happy travelers...long time lurker here...

I just had to tell you that I thought of you and your sinful snack ideas yesterday...I was at our local amusement park and saw DEEP FRIED OREOS! (Although at this particular moment, the deep fried hot dogs sound better to me...)

[jenb1023]

I don't think I'm ambitious, I have to make everything by scratch, if we want to eat it. Today, I was in the mood for eggrolls, so we made them. We can't buy the wrappers here (like the packaged kind in the refer section at your local grocery store) so we have to make those too. Ground chicken? Gotta grind it. Everything is hand done- and it makes them taste soooo good!

You don't give yourself enough credit! If I wanted egg rolls and it was all of that work, I probably just wouldn't eat eggrolls! :lmao:

I love the things that kids say.

For example, my son is convinced right now that in the original Tiki room song (which we have on CD) that the birds will end up "on a baby's hat." :lmao:

"Cause if we don't make you feel like that,
we're gonna wind up on a ladies hat...

in the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room,
in the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room...."

Okay, now I have that song in my head! I owe you one now! How old is your son? I can't remember if you said before. He reminds me of my DD.

:blush: I have never heard that song.

And never seen the Tiki Room? :sad2:

I am going to be banned from the DIS again!

I can understand maybe never going in the Tiki Room but to not know the song either? Maroo hang up your DIS queen hat in shame! ;)


Maroo Snack #4


I heard the words "No Way Jose" about 3 times in the posts above and just had to use that as the inspiration for my next "snack"...

I realize this is more of a full dessert...but what the heck!


I present to you....


The No Way Jose!!!!!



http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/nowayjose.jpg



I am drooling. I should go get a kleenex.

Wowee! That is one heck of a dessert! That might have to count as two snacks!

of course!

I just don't like to share with people in the same dish.

You can have half of it...as long as you get your own dish and spoon! :thumbsup2

sorry...I am just funny like that. Even with people I know really well...I don't like to share food...:sad2:

So I guess I shouldn't take a forkful of food off of your plate when you are here. How do you feel about double dipping? :rotfl:

UMMMMMMMM that looks so good!!!!!!

(I'd be scared to see how many Weight Watchers points that is!!!!!!!):rotfl:

I don't think the WW points scale or a regular scale go high enough to count for that thing!

[All7OfUs]

:blush: I have never heard that song.

And never seen the Tiki Room? :sad2:

I am going to be banned from the DIS again!

No banishment! But seriously you really missed a classic. Although a few of the jokes are kinda funny in the new one with Iago and Zazu, the original was so catchy and so Walt! Alas, another one thrust into the annals of Disney memories.

of course!

I just don't like to share with people in the same dish.

You can have half of it...as long as you get your own dish and spoon! :thumbsup2

sorry...I am just funny like that. Even with people I know really well...I don't like to share food...:sad2:

I don't mind sharing with my kids, but you're right, sharing a gooey, spit mixing sundae, is gross. I vote for bowls and spoons all around. Serve up another round, Sasha! (Anyone up for guessing what movie this is alluding to- If U Had Wings, are you out there?)

UMMMMMMMM that looks so good!!!!!!

(I'd be scared to see how many Weight Watchers points that is!!!!!!!):rotfl:

Of the charts, pal! Don't even start! She'd have to eat veggies and bananas for a month to counter this one!!


You know what? The only thing I lament about you saying that is if you've never done it, you'll never see the original version, and that was awesome, because it was like Walt's touch. There's so little left in the parks that's original Walt, and that was one of them until Iago and his cohorts invaded. It's just not the same. :confused3



Seriously? I LOVE the look of this. I've dreamed about it. I sooooo want one. I'm hoping to make my dream reality on my next trip.

Maroo, I can't find it but is there a thread where you said to me about going in December?

What are you doing to me, woman??? :lmao:

ITA! with TK on this one. Such a shame!

At the very least, it's very confusing! Keeps us on our toes though! I even got confused last night when we were IM'ing. Scary!

Hello happy travelers...long time lurker here...

I just had to tell you that I thought of you and your sinful snack ideas yesterday...I was at our local amusement park and saw DEEP FRIED OREOS! (Although at this particular moment, the deep fried hot dogs sound better to me...)

No more lurking allowed! We're having too much fun to let you NOT be part of it!! :banana:

That to me, sounds revolting!! Yikes!!! Deep fried oreos??!! But I guess I shouldn't be knocking them until I try them, but for me, that'd be a stretch! :sick:

Yes, yes, yes!!! Go for the dogs!! You can't miss there!:thumbsup2

You don't give yourself enough credit! If I wanted egg rolls and it was all of that work, I probably just wouldn't eat eggrolls! :lmao:


Well, if we didn't want to eat greasy macaroni, potatoes or rice, we have to cook other stuff. I have trained my wonderful househelper to make tortillas and scalloped potatoes, and all kinds of soups; now we can have a nice variety besides the 3 dishes she knows. Seriously, the lack of variety in their diet here, is scary!


Wowee! That is one heck of a dessert! That might have to count as two snacks!

Or 3~

So I guess I shouldn't take a forkful of food off of your plate when you are here. How do you feel about double dipping? :rotfl:

My sisters would actually stab you with their fork if you did that. I think a spoon won't hurt as much.

[All7OfUs]

Finally was able to upload onto photobucket. I doubt anyone will go back to that post, so here's that last snack of mine that I can't wait to gobble up next year:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/RiceKrispyTreat.jpg

You all know that any good military is run with discipline, and, of course, everyone and everything is done rank and file! So to keep you from thinking any less of our disciplined outfit, our snacks deserve nothing less than to be ranked according to most likely to be consumed!

So without further ado, here are Soldier #1's "Snack Rankings": (in order of "most delectable" to "maybe I'll get it, maybe I won't")

1. Frozen Banana (in honor, if you'll remember, of Grandma)
2. Minnie's Frozen Strawberry Bar
3. Dole Whip Float (We need to redeem this company out of the DISboards brig)
4. Cream Cheese Pretzel (and I'm holding out for a spice jalepeno one)
5. Rice Cream
6. Rice Krispy Treat from Goofy's
7. Corndog Nuggets from Casey's (probably during a Spectro show or after Wishes)
8. Funnel Cakes
9. Crepes or maybe something else from the France Boulangerie

So, there you have it. I have no idea (yet!) if we are getting FD. If so, I may get more, as they look good to me or whatever strikes my fancy along the way. If not, I'll have to stick to one a day, as that's what the fiscal planning allows.

[that's nice]

Finally was able to upload onto photobucket. I doubt anyone will go back to that post, so here's that last snack of mine that I can't wait to gobble up next year:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/RiceKrispyTreat.jpg

That looks good! I never saw a mickey rice krispy treat w/ chocolate ..... although last year in DHS we bought a huge rice krispy treat with a chocolate bottom with drizzled chocolate on top. I wish a had a picture of it... it was over an inch thick and about a 4''X4''. It took us a few hours of picking at it to finish it! LOL

[MKBekka]

That is Oozing Goodness!! Your not the only one droolin' maroo!! I agree with you Mom, it should count as more that just one dessert.

jenb-she doesn't make them all by herself! she does have help! ;)

[maroo]

Hello happy travelers...long time lurker here...

I just had to tell you that I thought of you and your sinful snack ideas yesterday...I was at our local amusement park and saw DEEP FRIED OREOS! (Although at this particular moment, the deep fried hot dogs sound better to me...)


:welcome: to our pre-trippie!! Thank you so very much for posting!!!

It is so good to know we are corrupting the masses! :rotfl:



As for the rest of you guys...:lmao:

Jen -

You crack me up. If I could have lost my DIS hat...It would have been last year when I admitted I had... never. seen. Cinderella. That just about got me kicked off the DIS!

The No Way Jose - it counts as a meal...forget just dessert! Definitely not a snack credit. Literally...you would have to "pay" a counter service credit to eat it. :rotfl:

I think the No Way Jose is probably 40 or 50 points....that is just my guess. I have had to point these things out before. :rotfl: And it pretty much messes up my whole month! :rotfl2: That is worth about every snack point I get in a month.



And Leisa...you stole one of my snacks! :rotfl: I guess we can both have one! :)

And that's nice.... :welcome: back to the banter! :)

[All7OfUs]

That looks good! I never saw a mickey rice krispy treat w/ chocolate ..... although last year in DHS we bought a huge rice krispy treat with a chocolate bottom with drizzled chocolate on top. I wish a had a picture of it... it was over an inch thick and about a 4''X4''. It took us a few hours of picking at it to finish it! LOL

Hey, look who's back!! I wondered if you'd be able to make it after I saw the photos from an ummm, "night in with friends". MJ looked like he was whoppin' it up there some!

I see loads of those krispy things with all kinds of extra un-necessary frills- for me just a swizzle of dark choco!

That is Oozing Goodness!! Your not the only one droolin' maroo!! I agree with you Mom, it should count as more that just one dessert.

jenb-she doesn't make them all by herself! she does have help! ;)

Bek, you are an AMAZING help to me in the kitchen. Who knows, one day you may be working at Narcoosees and serve me up a scrumptacious meal! :confused3

:welcome: to our pre-trippie!! Thank you so very much for posting!!!

It is so good to know we are corrupting the masses! :rotfl:



As for the rest of you guys...:lmao:

Jen -

You crack me up. If I could have lost my DIS hat...It would have been last year when I admitted I had... never. seen. Cinderella. That just about got me kicked off the DIS!
And Leisa...you stole one of my snacks! :rotfl: I guess we can both have one! :)

And that's nice.... :welcome: back to the banter! :)

Yeah, I know, like where is everyone?? I think I counted like 20 people that are now MIA.

So, did you ever get Cindy's flick and watch her take out the stepmom and sisters??

Sorry for stealing your snack. You see, what you need to realize, is that every thing that overlaps between us, we just get more "soulmate" points. I can't wait to see how many more things we have in common, but won't know until we tour together :woohoo:

[GreatBiscuit]

I'm here. Lurking in the shadows. Not a huge dessert eater, but enjoying the banter. When we were at The Studios Formerly Known as MGM, I had a hankerin for a jalapeno cheese pretzel. I waited in line a Min and Sids and was all ready to order when I found out they had changed the menu. The lady at the counter then told me you could no longer get said menu item anywhere at DHS. :eek: It was a sad day in the life of Biscuit. I may need a moment......:(

[jenb1023]

Finally was able to upload onto photobucket. I doubt anyone will go back to that post, so here's that last snack of mine that I can't wait to gobble up next year:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/RiceKrispyTreat.jpg

You all know that any good military is run with discipline, and, of course, everyone and everything is done rank and file! So to keep you from thinking any less of our disciplined outfit, our snacks deserve nothing less than to be ranked according to most likely to be consumed!

So without further ado, here are Soldier #1's "Snack Rankings": (in order of "most delectable" to "maybe I'll get it, maybe I won't")

1. Frozen Banana (in honor, if you'll remember, of Grandma)
2. Minnie's Frozen Strawberry Bar
3. Dole Whip Float (We need to redeem this company out of the DISboards brig)
4. Cream Cheese Pretzel (and I'm holding out for a spice jalepeno one)
5. Rice Cream
6. Rice Krispy Treat from Goofy's
7. Corndog Nuggets from Casey's (probably during a Spectro show or after Wishes)
8. Funnel Cakes
9. Crepes or maybe something else from the France Boulangerie

So, there you have it. I have no idea (yet!) if we are getting FD. If so, I may get more, as they look good to me or whatever strikes my fancy along the way. If not, I'll have to stick to one a day, as that's what the fiscal planning allows.

I love this snack! One of my favorites! It should be on both snack lists for sure - it is delicious and it's Mickey! (Or a hidden Mickey as DD would point out because she doesn't quite get the concept that a hidden Mickey is not just any mickey head that she spots.)

That is Oozing Goodness!! Your not the only one droolin' maroo!! I agree with you Mom, it should count as more that just one dessert.

jenb-she doesn't make them all by herself! she does have help! ;)

I am sure you are a fabulous help to your mom! I just didn't think she was giving herself enough credit for all the homemade things you guys make. I like my food easy! Now of couse crafts are a whole other story for me! I see no point in spending hours making a cake from scratch because they don't taste that much better than cake out of a box and canned icing to justify the work IMO. Now spending four hours teaching myself how to sew a dress for DD so I could make her and her AG doll matching dresses makes perfect sense. :rotfl:

:welcome: to our pre-trippie!! Thank you so very much for posting!!!

It is so good to know we are corrupting the masses! :rotfl:



As for the rest of you guys...:lmao:

Jen -

You crack me up. If I could have lost my DIS hat...It would have been last year when I admitted I had... never. seen. Cinderella. That just about got me kicked off the DIS!

The No Way Jose - it counts as a meal...forget just dessert! Definitely not a snack credit. Literally...you would have to "pay" a counter service credit to eat it. :rotfl:

I think the No Way Jose is probably 40 or 50 points....that is just my guess. I have had to point these things out before. :rotfl: And it pretty much messes up my whole month! :rotfl2: That is worth about every snack point I get in a month.



And Leisa...you stole one of my snacks! :rotfl: I guess we can both have one! :)

And that's nice.... :welcome: back to the banter! :)

When you come to Magic Meets, I am sure Jordan would be happy to watch any Disney movie you want with you (and I am pretty sure we have them all - even the direct to DVD sequels/prequels!).

I don't think points count at WDW! Plus all of the walking you will be doing should earn you a bunch of activity points.

[All7OfUs]

I'm here. Lurking in the shadows. Not a huge dessert eater, but enjoying the banter. When we were at The Studios Formerly Known as MGM, I had a hankerin for a jalapeno cheese pretzel. I waited in line a Min and Sids and was all ready to order when I found out they had changed the menu. The lady at the counter then told me you could no longer get said menu item anywhere at DHS. :eek: It was a sad day in the life of Biscuit. I may need a moment......:(


WHAT THE HAY??? :scared1: Okay, this is over the top! I feel like bursting into tears, right here at my computer! I mean this is like them changing the Tiki Room on me, or even like taking my beloved Main Street Electrical Parade out! :mad: How could they do this to me?

[TarzansKat]

I love, love, love Mickey Rice Krispie Treats. If at all there are any snack credits left at the end of our vacation (ha ha ha), that's what I use them on. :thumbsup2

Jenb, my son is four. :goodvibes

[maroo]

Maroo Snacks Continue

You can blame tiggerbell...I am now so snack hungry it is not even funny!!

Someone at my office just ate bread pudding for breakfast. Then I come to my desk and read tiggerbell's trip report...:sad2: Dangerous, I tell you, dangerous!


So...today's...totally counts as fruit. But I don't think I will be flamed...

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack18.jpg


:cloud9:


That's all. :cloud9:

[pooh'smate]

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack18.jpg


yummo!!!!!!!

[All7OfUs]

yummo!!!!!!!

TOTALLY AGREEE!!!! Those look absolutely so perfect~ What more is there to say. choco makes everything taste better!

So, let's recap, you've got ice cream cookie sandwiches, ice cream filled something else, rice krispy treats, bananas :confused3, and choco strawberries! That makes 5, right??

Keep it coming!

[maroo]

TOTALLY AGREEE!!!! Those look absolutely so perfect~ What more is there to say. choco makes everything taste better!

So, let's recap, you've got ice cream cookie sandwiches, ice cream filled something else, rice krispy treats, bananas :confused3, and choco strawberries! That makes 5, right??

Keep it coming!

Does that count the No Way Jose???

I wanted one of those yesterday! :thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

Does that count the No Way Jose???

I wanted one of those yesterday! :thumbsup2

Oh, how could I forget that one?! I think that's what will be on my banquet-eatin' table!

So, it must be 6, then?? Let's face it, there will be plenty of snacky type, calorie-laden goodies to keep us busy for a while ;)

[maroo]

Oh, how could I forget that one?! I think that's what will be on my banquet-eatin' table!

So, it must be 6, then?? Let's face it, there will be plenty of snacky type, calorie-laden goodies to keep us busy for a while ;)

I am positive there will be golden HM on my streets!

Oh yes...I have more. Lots more.

Enough to keep us all busy until I go to Magic Meets. :thumbsup2

[jenb1023]

Jenb, my son is four. :goodvibes

4 was my guess. My DD is 5 almost 6 and what you have told us about your son reminds me so much of her at that age. Keep the cute comments and stories coming!

Maroo Snacks Continue

You can blame tiggerbell...I am now so snack hungry it is not even funny!!

Someone at my office just ate bread pudding for breakfast. Then I come to my desk and read tiggerbell's trip report...:sad2: Dangerous, I tell you, dangerous!


So...today's...totally counts as fruit. But I don't think I will be flamed...

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack18.jpg


:cloud9:


That's all. :cloud9:

Another great snack!!! I love those! I must say with the exception of the "banana incident" and your aversion to dole whips that your list is in the lead per my snacking standards (cause I know you two are very concerned about my opinion on things - :rotfl:).

[Pollito916]

:goodvibesI've got a strawberry bar for you.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f286/missjill5/Summer%202009/countdown%20calendar/IMG_3887.jpg

Brooklynn was in quite the dilemma deciding which one she wanted. :laughing:

That face is just too precious! She looks so conflicted!

I'm here. Lurking in the shadows. Not a huge dessert eater, but enjoying the banter. When we were at The Studios Formerly Known as MGM, I had a hankerin for a jalapeno cheese pretzel. I waited in line a Min and Sids and was all ready to order when I found out they had changed the menu. The lady at the counter then told me you could no longer get said menu item anywhere at DHS. :eek: It was a sad day in the life of Biscuit. I may need a moment......:(

When was this? That is just too sad! Do you know if it is still available at MK or AK? Can anyone else confirm? I LOVE :love: the spicy cheese pretzels and had one at MK, AK, and DHS last December. But I don't remember seeing any other flavors except plain.

They did still have the spicy cheese one at DCA last month. I had to wait for it because they were out and making more, but it was worth it!

[that's nice]

o...today's...totally counts as fruit. But I don't think I will be flamed...
http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack18.jpg

Ummmmm.. Now that is what I'm talking about!

You can be healthy and naughty at the same time!!!!

BTW... I checked DW's weight watchers book and a banana split (1 banana, 3 scoops of ice cream, 3 Tbls of syrup, and a 1/2 cup whipped topping) is 19 points. That might set the diet back a tad!:lmao:

[starnightstarsky2000]

WOW I discovered your pre trip report last night and so logged on to read it all today (only got to page 2 before had to head home from work) and all i can say is WOW!!!! You guys are a trip and I can't wait to read more about Maroo's Veggie Free Diet at WDW, all7ofus giving out more first hand counts of living across the pond in the middle of the great sandbox, and about Thepreacherswife as she tells us more about her new elected position NOT to mention all the great stories you guys are telling as you plan your trip. Have my popcorn and will be glued to the puter for more great stuff!!!! So keep it up :banana::rotfl:

[JPFamilyMom]

ok so this morning I was bored as no one had posted on PTR's and TR's that I'm already reading, and 25 pages later, WOW!!!! How I never found your PTR prior, glad I did though...

First you both sound like amazing women, doing great inspirational work. Loved your DIS meet.

Sorry for your loss

Very cool about the Disney letter and donkey though.

Mary- I just moved to TN, so we live pretty close I would guess

the Fruit/veggie matters had me :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

I also make my own eggrolls (but I have pre-made wraps) and french fries (from real potatoes) etc. I LOVE to cook, and then I know there aren't any icky preservatives and stuff (my DS4 has a semi special diet we tend to)

LOVE LOVE LOVE your snack lists.

Did I miss anything? Tuning in from now onpopcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

[winkers]

I've just spent the last hour reading your pre trippy. I love it!

I can't remember all the things I wanted to comment on! I love the military theme!

[maroo]

:goodvibes

That face is just too precious! She looks so conflicted!


When was this? That is just too sad! Do you know if it is still available at MK or AK? Can anyone else confirm? I LOVE :love: the spicy cheese pretzels and had one at MK, AK, and DHS last December. But I don't remember seeing any other flavors except plain.

They did still have the spicy cheese one at DCA last month. I had to wait for it because they were out and making more, but it was worth it!

Hello!! :) I have no idea how to answer your question! :) But I did not want to ignore the post!

Isn't Brooklyn precious!! :love:

Ummmmm.. Now that is what I'm talking about!

You can be healthy and naughty at the same time!!!!

BTW... I checked DW's weight watchers book and a banana split (1 banana, 3 scoops of ice cream, 3 Tbls of syrup, and a 1/2 cup whipped topping) is 19 points. That might set the diet back a tad!:lmao:

You are so funny!!

Technically...we can't know how many points it has...I mean...It completely depends on what kind of ice cream, syrup and whipped topping you use!

A banana - I usually count as two points....

But then I have to really look at the ice cream, etc to figure out the rest... no sugar low fat ice cream will be lower in points...

19 seems a little low, honestly...for all of that. I wonder if that is low fat stuff? :confused3

and yeah...this thread...just reading it...counts as 2 points! :lmao:



WOW I discovered your pre trip report last night and so logged on to read it all today (only got to page 2 before had to head home from work) and all i can say is WOW!!!! You guys are a trip and I can't wait to read more about Maroo's Veggie Free Diet at WDW, all7ofus giving out more first hand counts of living across the pond in the middle of the great sandbox, and about Thepreacherswife as she tells us more about her new elected position NOT to mention all the great stories you guys are telling as you plan your trip. Have my popcorn and will be glued to the puter for more great stuff!!!! So keep it up :banana::rotfl:

Sounds like you are going to fit in just fine over here!!! :) This is going to be quite a trip!

I love the "living across the pond in the middle of the great sandbox..." I am going to use that one! :) She is over there playing in the sand!!!! :rotfl:

ok so this morning I was bored as no one had posted on PTR's and TR's that I'm already reading, and 25 pages later, WOW!!!! How I never found your PTR prior, glad I did though...

First you both sound like amazing women, doing great inspirational work. Loved your DIS meet.

Sorry for your loss

Very cool about the Disney letter and donkey though.

Mary- I just moved to TN, so we live pretty close I would guess

the Fruit/veggie matters had me :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

I also make my own eggrolls (but I have pre-made wraps) and french fries (from real potatoes) etc. I LOVE to cook, and then I know there aren't any icky preservatives and stuff (my DS4 has a semi special diet we tend to)

LOVE LOVE LOVE your snack lists.

Did I miss anything? Tuning in from now onpopcorn::popcorn::

:welcome: check out all of the new folks tonight! :) Welcome!! :)

I live in Jackson, MS! So I am not too far from TN! It was about a 6 hour drive to meet Liesa in Nashville. :rotfl:

What sort of diet is DS4 on? We just found out William (Lauren's little brother) has celiac disease...so they are attempting the gluten free diet. Not fun.

There will be a snack every day...hopefully...until I run out... and then I am sure we have more stuff we need to cover! We are just covering the IMPORTANT stuff first! Forget WHERE to stay, etc!!!

I've just spent the last hour reading your pre trippy. I love it!

I can't remember all the things I wanted to comment on! I love the military theme!

winkers!! I love your TR's! :) I lurk. :laughing: Go figure that. Thanks for posting and joining us!!

We are having WAY too much fun on this thread! :)

[maroo]

I have an important announcement....:eek:

For those of you following my other psychotic pre-trip report - sorry for the duplicate information...:flower3:



Today...I received an email regarding my Sept 2009 Free Dining trip with my friend Sharon. The email invited me to call Disney Reservations and receive UPGRADE to SSR or OKW!!

:yay: :woohoo: :dance3:

So...I am staying at the SSR this September and not the POP anymore!


But...I am giving away a little bit of TOP SECRET STRATEGIC PLANNING here...but I am sure anyone reading this could figure this out without my help...

I was hoping for a Bounceback that would allow me to book a discount for OUR September 2010 trip! That is the plan! To attempt to get some sort of amazing discount for our trip next year and be ready with the money to book that sucker!

But...now what? Do you think they will still let me book a bounceback? :scared: Will it be a different bounceback? :scratchin

[MKBekka]

Oh, Oh maroo!! Those Strawberries look oh so very good!! I want some of those so bad! We can only get half moldy berries here in the Great Sand Box. :sad1:

Hello to every one who is new!! Glad you've joined the fun! Welcome!

[All7OfUs]

Another great snack!!! I love those! I must say with the exception of the "banana incident" and your aversion to dole whips that your list is in the lead per my snacking standards (cause I know you two are very concerned about my opinion on things - :rotfl:).

LOLOLOL!!! "The banana incident". THAT. IS. FUNNY.!

Okay, since we're drawin' up sides here on this snack deal, here's my thinking on that whole front:

Approximately 1/3 of the Disney experience is all about eating- in highly-themed (VERY important to me), well AC'd places with a bit of the walk on the wild side as far as food goes. I don't want to eat things I can cook myself (and do), but rather things I can't get "over here in the big sandbox"- and I want a LOT of it. I plan to FILL up! Hence, you be seein' some hefty buffet type places on our upcoming dining choices. Let's face it, soldiers work hard, and want to eat well. (Geez, I wish I had a saluting smilie! I think someone used one a while back, but I don't know how to save them, to use them again. Need. tutorial.)

SOOOOOOOOOO, having said all that, I probably won't be doing a ton of snacking, and when I do it'll be lighter fare, and also leaving the possibility of saving them for breakfast the next morning. You can't eat a No Way Jose' in the room before a rope drop, but funnel cakes are a go. ;)

Now that you understand the philosophy I'm using, my list makes more sense, right? That was all just in case you cared. :lmao:

:goodvibes

When was this? That is just too sad! Do you know if it is still available at MK or AK? Can anyone else confirm? I LOVE :love: the spicy cheese pretzels and had one at MK, AK, and DHS last December. But I don't remember seeing any other flavors except plain.

They did still have the spicy cheese one at DCA last month. I had to wait for it because they were out and making more, but it was worth it!

I may have to ask at the concierge desk when I get there to do some reconnaisance for me! They have technology, they can find them!

That might set the diet back a tad!:lmao:

Ya THINK?!

WOW I discovered your pre trip report last night and so logged on to read it all today (only got to page 2 before had to head home from work) and all i can say is WOW!!!! You guys are a trip and I can't wait to read more about Maroo's Veggie Free Diet at WDW, all7ofus giving out more first hand counts of living across the pond in the middle of the great sandbox, and about Thepreacherswife as she tells us more about her new elected position NOT to mention all the great stories you guys are telling as you plan your trip. Have my popcorn and will be glued to the puter for more great stuff!!!! So keep it up :banana::rotfl:

What an apt description of where we live!!! It is so true! If you want some more pictures, PM me, and I'll give you the address for my blog which has lots of pictures and stories of my, anything but boring, life here.

Editing to say, "duh"! I just realized there's link in my sig. I think I'll go get another cup of coffee now, okay??

I'm so glad you've come on board to yuck it up a bit. (I mean talk there, not be yucky, although some of us are pretty good at being that too.) I hope you will post a ton and help to make things lively!

ok so this morning I was bored as no one had posted on PTR's and TR's that I'm already reading, and 25 pages later, WOW!!!! How I never found your PTR prior, glad I did though...

That's exactly how I found some of my most beloved writers! Although, I'm probably at my max now- I follow too many and get confused and start writing nonsense like I don't know what I'm talking about- cuz I don't!! :lmao:
First you both sound like amazing women, doing great inspirational work. Loved your DIS meet.

I definitely wouldn't say amazing. In fact, I think we're all your average weak and leaky vessels needing to be filled up everyday. :thumbsup2 Being on here is part of my "therapy".

Sorry for your loss

Thanks!! Grandma was a special lady who will always hold an inspirational place in my heart!

Very cool about the Disney letter and donkey though.

VERY!!

Mary- I just moved to TN, so we live pretty close I would guess

East or West??

the Fruit/veggie matters had me :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

Keep on her!!!

I also make my own eggrolls (but I have pre-made wraps) and french fries (from real potatoes) etc. I LOVE to cook, and then I know there aren't any icky preservatives and stuff (my DS4 has a semi special diet we tend to)

Homemade just tastes better!!! I think as I start looking at the menus for the places we're going to eat at, I'll try to cook the dish (with the ingredients I can get) and see if people can guess the restaurant before we announce it?? Whatcha think??

LOVE LOVE LOVE your snack lists.

Did I miss anything? Tuning in from now onpopcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

I've just spent the last hour reading your pre trippy. I love it!

I can't remember all the things I wanted to comment on! I love the military theme!

WOW!! A trip writing legend makes an appearance! It's like Obama showing up on a cable TV show or something! Cool beans!

I have an important announcement....:eek:

But...I am giving away a little bit of TOP SECRET STRATEGIC PLANNING here...but I am sure anyone reading this could figure this out without my help...

I was hoping for a Bounceback that would allow me to book a discount for OUR September 2010 trip! That is the plan! To attempt to get some sort of amazing discount for our trip next year and be ready with the money to book that sucker!

But...now what? Do you think they will still let me book a bounceback? :scared: Will it be a different bounceback? :scratchin

Timely release of classified info!!! I think people are wondering if we are EVER going to tell them anything that really matters. (As if snacks don't! :lmao:) I mean most people start with their dates and where they are staying, but we just have to be different don't we??! Seriously folks, if we KNEW, we'd TELL you!! It all depends on if and what kind of BB we get! So, hang in there, as soon as maroo gets back with the first of our freedom fighter's booty, we'll get you set up. Until then, you'll have to be marching to a different set of orders.

We need, need, need some sort of bounceback!! :wizard:

Oh, Oh maroo!! Those Strawberries look oh so very good!! I want some of those so bad! We can only get half moldy berries here in the Great Sand Box. :sad1:

Hello to every one who is new!! Glad you've joined the fun! Welcome!

She speaks truth. They are so bad, that we can't even make jam out of them. :eek: Most come from south of us like Iran, and that's a long, long way for a sweet little berry to endure in a hot train car! Poor things!

[TarzansKat]

Maroo, love the next snack. Yum!

4 was my guess. My DD is 5 almost 6 and what you have told us about your son reminds me so much of her at that age. Keep the cute comments and stories coming!


Thank you! I'll happily supply you with cute DS stories. :goodvibes

[JPFamilyMom]

Very exciting about your upgrade Mary :cool1::cool1::cool1:
I'll hope for some disney magic on that trip for a good bounceback deal pixiedust:

My 4yo diet is right now just no nitrates, no dyes, limited preservatives- and he takes an omega 3 supplement. Considering taking dairy out of his diet. He has Autism Spectrum Disorder- he is high functioning and the change in diet has helped.:) he is the reason I learned how to cook. He is my little blessing :love:

I live on the west side of TN, Maroo -Mary I looked it up we are about 3 hrs away from eachother. So a DIS meet may be in order once I get more settled, I would love to sit down with someone that has been to the World so many times to help with my plans. If you are up for it.

Liesa- yes def. make what meals you can and see if they can guess where it came from.

popcorn::popcorn::

[maroo]

Maroo Snacks Continue!!

Have you guys noticed how I have been able to segue into my snacks based on what you guys are talking about?

Or throwing out?

Like this...popcorn::

My favorite little icon to use on trip reports, actually! I am sure some of you are already well aware of that. ahem. TK.


So...taking cues from you guys...our next snack is....


http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/popcorn.jpg


Yep! Popcorn!


Yummy! Salty goodness!

And relatively low in points. Compared to my No Way Jose!

[that's nice]

Congrats on the popcorn!!!!

I love popcorn but I can't eat too much of it. I hate it when it gets stuck in my teeth!!!popcorn::

[maroo]

Very exciting about your upgrade Mary :cool1::cool1::cool1:
I'll hope for some disney magic on that trip for a good bounceback deal pixiedust:

My 4yo diet is right now just no nitrates, no dyes, limited preservatives- and he takes an omega 3 supplement. Considering taking dairy out of his diet. He has Autism Spectrum Disorder- he is high functioning and the change in diet has helped.:) he is the reason I learned how to cook. He is my little blessing :love:

I live on the west side of TN, Maroo -Mary I looked it up we are about 3 hrs away from eachother. So a DIS meet may be in order once I get more settled, I would love to sit down with someone that has been to the World so many times to help with my plans. If you are up for it.

Liesa- yes def. make what meals you can and see if they can guess where it came from.

popcorn::popcorn::

Oh, I am always up for a DIS meet!!!!! :)

I am so glad your son is doing better!

I would absolutely love to help you with you plans! Do you know KathyRN137? If not, you should seek her out on here...she writes awesome pre-trip and trip reports and has a son who is also high functioning on the ASD. She has lots of hints also for doing Disney with that particular special need and has great stories, too!!

[maroo]

Congrats on the popcorn!!!!

I love popcorn but I can't eat too much of it. I hate it when it gets stuck in my teeth!!!popcorn::

Yo Dude!

We cross posted! How cool is that?

Yeah...maybe I will have to skip the popcorn. And it makes you thirsty.

I shot down my own snack in 7 minutes. That must be some kinda record.

[MinnieNurse]

Yay for the upgrade to SSR. I would think they would still have some bounceback offer.

Keep the snacks a coming. popcorn::popcorn::

[MKBekka]

That is coolness maroo! Have you ever tried oozy-sicky-oh-so-yummy-peanut-butter-popcorn? It is SO good, but very rich and sweet. I can only eat a little bit at a time. Here is the recipe...

Pop enough corn to make about 2 quarts
Cook this to a rolling boil
1/2 cup of suger
1/2 cup of light corn syrup or honey

Remove it from the heat and add
1/2 cup of chunky peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

pour over popcon while stirring it to get it all smothered in goodnes.

This fantastic dessert is one of my very favorites. Our family eats it often when we watch movies. Sorry I don't have a picture, otherwise I would definetly post one!

[All7OfUs]

Very exciting about your upgrade Mary :cool1::cool1::cool1:
I'll hope for some disney magic on that trip for a good bounceback deal pixiedust:

I live on the west side of TN, Maroo -Mary I looked it up we are about 3 hrs away from eachother. So a DIS meet may be in order once I get more settled, I would love to sit down with someone that has been to the World so many times to help with my plans. If you are up for it.

Liesa- yes def. make what meals you can and see if they can guess where it came from.

popcorn::popcorn::

Yes, let's all just be hoping for some BB mojo!

Hey, my family (most of them) lives in Bowling Green, KY! Hopefully, my 2 oldest will end up at Western KY for school in 2010/2011. Maybe I can get in some meet time after we are back and settled :)

Okay, it's a deal. I'll make a dish from our ADR places (or hoped for places) and you can all guess where we going. But that's a ways off yet. We have way too much other fun stuff up our sleeves to wage war with first.

Maroo Snacks Continue!!

Have you guys noticed how I have been able to segue into my snacks based on what you guys are talking about?

Or throwing out?


Yummy! Salty goodness!

And relatively low in points. Compared to my No Way Jose!

Better than what we're throwing UP!!! :lmao:

Congrats on the popcorn!!!!

I love popcorn but I can't eat too much of it. I hate it when it gets stuck in my teeth!!!popcorn::

It could be worse-- had any appendicitis lately?

Oh, I am always up for a DIS meet!!!!! :)


Do you know KathyRN137? If not, you should seek her out on here...she writes awesome pre-trip and trip reports and has a son who is also high functioning on the ASD. She has lots of hints also for doing Disney with that particular special need and has great stories, too!!

She's a good one to meet with. Fun, fun, fun!

Kathy's great! Lots of great advice.


Yeah...maybe I will have to skip the popcorn. And it makes you thirsty.

I shot down my own snack in 7 minutes. That must be some kinda record.

Okay, that's just weird!!! Pee or get off the pot, woman!

Yay for the upgrade to SSR. I would think they would still have some bounceback offer.



I'm so glad there was one encourager amongst ya'all (that ya'all thang is for maroo- ThePreacher'sWife and I are going to have to refrain ourselves from making suthun comments).

Thanks, MinnieNurse for keeping us on the "believing the magic" track.

That is coolness maroo! Have you ever tried oozy-sicky-oh-so-yummy-peanut-butter-popcorn? It is SO good, but very rich and sweet. I can only eat a little bit at a time. Here is the recipe...

Pop enough corn to make about 2 quarts
Cook this to a rolling boil
1/2 cup of suger
1/2 cup of light corn syrup or honey

Remove it from the heat and add
1/2 cup of chunky peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

pour over popcon while stirring it to get it all smothered in goodnes.

This fantastic dessert is one of my very favorites. Our family eats it often when we watch movies. Sorry I don't have a picture, otherwise I would definetly post one!


Okay, let's just ignore the fact that my daughter, while an almost straight A student, cannot spell. Oh yeah, let's also conveniently forget that her mother is her teacher. Savvy? :scared1::rolleyes1

But all's good! Where she lacks in spelling, she rocks in making THE BEST pizza dough! From scratch.

Let's hope she gets the spelling worked out before nursing school in a couple of years. She may write something in your chart that could be ummm, detrimental to your well-being. Maybe if she joins ROTC, they can make her do 50 more pushups until she can write "D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y".

[maroo]

Okay, that's just weird!!! Pee or get off the pot, woman!


:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:


All I have to say is.......

PLEASE people...give me more to work with than THIS for the next segue!!

[maroo]

Okay, let's just ignore the fact that my daughter, while an almost straight A student, cannot spell. Oh yeah, let's also conveniently forget that her mother is her teacher. Savvy? :scared1::rolleyes1

But all's good! Where she lacks in spelling, she rocks in making THE BEST pizza dough! From scratch.

Let's hope she gets the spelling worked out before nursing school in a couple of years. She may write something in your chart that could be ummm, detrimental to your well-being. Maybe if she joins ROTC, they can make her do 50 more pushups until she can write "D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y".

Bekka -

Your Mom is failing you in one area only...

Forget learning to spell. You won't actually write words to chart anyway...you will just click buttons! ;)

...the key is learning to use the tools out there for spell check! For example...on the boards here "Bekka" is underlined in a little red squiggly line because the DIS does not think it is spelled correctly! It may be underlined because of the internet engine I am using (I think it is Chrome on this computer)...but most internet providers have something like this....

anyway...when you see something underlined in red, right click on that word and it will usually show you how to spell it right! :)

Works for me...

most of the time.

And...for the record...you are very lucky to have such a great Mom and teacher!! :teacher:

[All7OfUs]

I wish it were true that I was only failing her in one way- the truth of the matter is that ALL parents have regrets of some kind or another; like, I wish I had spent more time on this or that, I wish they could have done this or that, I wish we would have had this or that..., I wish they could have grown up in the US, gone to clubs or co-ops, made more friends, etc... The list goes on and on.

Generally, our kids are more than wonderful, and they have a good life, but let's face it, we all fall short in one way or another, right?

By the way, spell check is good, until you run into homonyms. There, their and they're have completely different meanings and the grammar/spell checks won't always catch them. You still have to know how to write. ;) My son always messes up witch and which!

As to your snacks... I hope someone comes up with something better than my last comment. That would not be so pleasant, I think. Although most people think that the fermented horse's milk that they enjoy around here is tasty, I think it tastes a little like what pee might be. (No, I"ve never tried pee) Personally, I prefer the camel's milk.

I know, let's add fermented mare's milk to the mix at Club Cool. It may be better than Beverley. :confused3

[MKBekka]

Okay, let's just ignore the fact that my daughter, while an almost straight A student, cannot spell. Oh yeah, let's also conveniently forget that her mother is her teacher. Savvy? :scared1::rolleyes1

But all's good! Where she lacks in spelling, she rocks in making THE BEST pizza dough! From scratch.

Let's hope she gets the spelling worked out before nursing school in a couple of years. She may write something in your chart that could be ummm, detrimental to your well-being. Maybe if she joins ROTC, they can make her do 50 more pushups until she can write "D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y".

:lmao::rotfl2: ok, thets funy! Ie now Ie kan bee a badd speller somtimes, buut Ie kan stil lern kan't Ie? And wee al now thet Momm iz mie teecher, soe wee kan't fergit thet! And Ie doen't thnk thet Thay would mayke mee doo 50 puush uups untill Ie can spel D-E-F-I-N-E-T-L-Y!!

Yuor rite marroo, Ie wil onlee bee puushing butuns!

[TarzansKat]

Maroo Snacks Continue!!

Have you guys noticed how I have been able to segue into my snacks based on what you guys are talking about?

Or throwing out?

Like this...popcorn::

My favorite little icon to use on trip reports, actually! I am sure some of you are already well aware of that. ahem. TK.


So...taking cues from you guys...our next snack is....


http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/popcorn.jpg


Yep! Popcorn!


Yummy! Salty goodness!

And relatively low in points. Compared to my No Way Jose!

I love Disney popcorn.

Not too be confused with Maroo popcorn. Which PLAGUES me. ;)

There's nothing better than getting on of those buckets o popcorn. Plus, you get a nice little souvie to take home. And then you put your son's cars in it.

Heck, you put your sons' plethora of cars in the three-four buckets you've brought home over the years, because let's face it, he has that many. :lmao:

[All7OfUs]

Heck, you put your sons' plethora of cars in the three-four buckets you've brought home over the years, because let's face it, he has that many. :lmao:

My son's cars keep getting stolen by the neighbor kids, so instead of 4 buckets of cars that we've bought, he has 1/2 a bucket. :mad:

[KathyRN137]

Okay, it's a deal. I'll make a dish from our ADR places (or hoped for places) and you can all guess where we going. But that's a ways off yet. We have way too much other fun stuff up our sleeves to wage war with first.



Like I said before, I think that's a great idea!! :thumbsup2

Your army has the best mess hall going!

Ladies, I love your thread, but I had to quickly (quickly) skim past all the pix of those yummy and decadent snacks because they are giving me the tummy growls!! :rotfl:

Kathy

[maroo]

By the way, spell check is good, until you run into homonyms. There, their and they're have completely different meanings and the grammar/spell checks won't always catch them. You still have to know how to write. ;) My son always messes up witch and which!


I did not even know what a homonym was! :teacher: Go figure that. :lmao:

I love Disney popcorn.

Not too be confused with Maroo popcorn. Which PLAGUES me. ;)



:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

My son's cars keep getting stolen by the neighbor kids, so instead of 4 buckets of cars that we've bought, he has 1/2 a bucket. :mad:


aw! That is horrible! :headache:


Ladies, I love your thread, but I had to quickly (quickly) skim past all the pix of those yummy and decadent snacks because they are giving me the tummy growls!! :rotfl:

Kathy

:worship: I really reserve the "worship" icon for amazing things people do...

And you losing 15.5 pounds so far is AWESOME!!!!!

Feel free to scroll past our thread...it will get non-food related eventually!!!

I just got back in the house from walking about a mile and a half in the 90 degree heat. I am hoping to drop a little weight myself!

[maroo]

Maroo Snack - In Honor of TK

In honor of TK - since I am constantly bugging her popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: about updating her pre-trippie or filling me in on the latest scoop - and because she has become a good friend over the past several months...

I am going to share with you the wisdom she shared with me before my last trip...

Let me introduce you to...THE PRETZEL.

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack15.jpg


Looks simple, huh.


Maybe even bland?


Oh, let me assure you! It is YUMMY! It is buttery and salty and sweet... a perfect snack! It is sorta crunchy, but soft in the middle! YUM! And it can easily be shared! It is HUGE!

TK gave me very good advice when she said that the best place to get one is in Germany. :thumbsup2


So I figure one one of our strolls around the World Showcase - we are just gonna HAVE to get one of these and split it! (See, I can share food!)

[All7OfUs]

Thank Heavens- the only pee about this is the first letter!

Mmm, and I do want to share this, but as soon as I scope out the first spicy cream cheese pretzel, it's mine!!! The good thing about this one is that you don't have to eat it with a fork, so there's no chance of getting stabbed either.

[TarzansKat]

Maroo. :hug: For praising my wisdom, I forgive you your popcorning.

Now aren't those pretzels dang good? My son loves them, too. Although Mom and I have a little dispute. She thinks the best place is in DHS, I say Germany. We're not picky though, if we see a good salty pretzel, it's ours! :thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

Moms think they know everything, and most of the time they do, right??? ;)

Maroo, popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

[All7OfUs]

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know, I just got done IMing with maroo, and she is at the hospital with Rachel, the girl she is supposed to go on her Dec. trip with. Rachel is having really strange, and very serious syptoms. I think maroo has said more over on her other PTR. Regardless, she is asking all of us to lift up Rachel, who hasn't slept in days, the doctors, Rachel's mother, Joyce, and herself.

When maroo is released from caring for her friend, she can join us again here; meanwhile, please pray for them, k?

[TarzansKat]

My prayers are with Maroo, Rachel, and her family. :grouphug:

[jenb1023]

I'm back! I just had to announce that cause I know you missed me and my verbose, cerebral and witty comments. (I was an English major so I will be happy to assist Liesa in her quest for correct spelling and grammar. Wait - I just think I set myself up to be corrected when I make a typo or type without proofreading - so scratch that last comment.) I have been slowly catching up on threads since we were busy over the weekend with house selling stuff. Here is my PSA - do not sell your house ever. It is a pain!

LOLOLOL!!! "The banana incident". THAT. IS. FUNNY.!

Okay, since we're drawin' up sides here on this snack deal, here's my thinking on that whole front:

Approximately 1/3 of the Disney experience is all about eating- in highly-themed (VERY important to me), well AC'd places with a bit of the walk on the wild side as far as food goes. I don't want to eat things I can cook myself (and do), but rather things I can't get "over here in the big sandbox"- and I want a LOT of it. I plan to FILL up! Hence, you be seein' some hefty buffet type places on our upcoming dining choices. Let's face it, soldiers work hard, and want to eat well. (Geez, I wish I had a saluting smilie! I think someone used one a while back, but I don't know how to save them, to use them again. Need. tutorial.)

SOOOOOOOOOO, having said all that, I probably won't be doing a ton of snacking, and when I do it'll be lighter fare, and also leaving the possibility of saving them for breakfast the next morning. You can't eat a No Way Jose' in the room before a rope drop, but funnel cakes are a go. ;)

Now that you understand the philosophy I'm using, my list makes more sense, right? That was all just in case you cared. :lmao:



I think I followed your line of thinking and agree with it! And I do care! :)

Maroo Snacks Continue!!

Have you guys noticed how I have been able to segue into my snacks based on what you guys are talking about?

Or throwing out?

Like this...popcorn::

My favorite little icon to use on trip reports, actually! I am sure some of you are already well aware of that. ahem. TK.


So...taking cues from you guys...our next snack is....


http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/popcorn.jpg


Yep! Popcorn!


Yummy! Salty goodness!

And relatively low in points. Compared to my No Way Jose!

Yo Dude!

We cross posted! How cool is that?

Yeah...maybe I will have to skip the popcorn. And it makes you thirsty.

I shot down my own snack in 7 minutes. That must be some kinda record.

First of all - my DD loves popcorn especially from WDW! That was her snack of choice all across the world. Though she loves Hersheypark kettle corn even more. You will have to try that!

Wait a minute! You shot down your own snack in 7 minutes??!! If you were going to shoot a snack down so quickly it should have been that banana and milk not deliciously salty and crunchy popcorn!

Maroo Snack - In Honor of TK

In honor of TK - since I am constantly bugging her popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: about updating her pre-trippie or filling me in on the latest scoop - and because she has become a good friend over the past several months...

I am going to share with you the wisdom she shared with me before my last trip...

Let me introduce you to...THE PRETZEL.

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq324/mblaine/2010/snacks/snack15.jpg


Looks simple, huh.


Maybe even bland?


Oh, let me assure you! It is YUMMY! It is buttery and salty and sweet... a perfect snack! It is sorta crunchy, but soft in the middle! YUM! And it can easily be shared! It is HUGE!

TK gave me very good advice when she said that the best place to get one is in Germany. :thumbsup2


So I figure one one of our strolls around the World Showcase - we are just gonna HAVE to get one of these and split it! (See, I can share food!)

Ooohhh! Soft pretzels! I love soft pretzels! Here in Central PA good soft pretzels are everywhere between the Amish and everyone with PA Dutch roots. Our favorites are Auntie Anne's - she's from Central PA before she went to malls nationwide.

Maroo - you may like it here! Central PA is the snack capital of the US. You can get more brands of potato chips at our grocery stores than pretty much anywhere else. The store I go to probably has at least 15 different chip brands plus all of the different varieties from each brand.

Now don't you all want to come visit me!

[starnightstarsky2000]

Will Keep Rachel in our prays that she recovers quickly.

Am glad everyone likes my naming of "living across the pond in the middle of the great sandbox..."

I have to agree popcorn and salty soft pretzel mmmmmmm though yea not sure what was with the whole shooting down your own snack in 7 mins it was quite funny to read though. :)

Can't wait to read more!!!!

[All7OfUs]

I'm back! I just had to announce that cause I know you missed me and my verbose, cerebral and witty comments. (I was an English major so I will be happy to assist Liesa in her quest for correct spelling and grammar. Wait - I just think I set myself up to be corrected when I make a typo or type without proofreading - so scratch that last comment.) I have been slowly catching up on threads since we were busy over the weekend with house selling stuff. Here is my PSA - do not sell your house ever. It is a pain!

I think I followed your line of thinking and agree with it! And I do care! :)

Wait a minute! You shot down your own snack in 7 minutes??!! If you were going to shoot a snack down so quickly it should have been that banana and milk not deliciously salty and crunchy popcorn![/COLOR]

Maroo - you may like it here! Central PA is the snack capital of the US. You can get more brands of potato chips at our grocery stores than pretty much anywhere else. The store I go to probably has at least 15 different chip brands plus all of the different varieties from each brand.

Now don't you all want to come visit me![/COLOR]

So glad you are back, in all your correct grammar glory!!! Thank heavens another spelling soulmate!!!

When we leave here, from the big sand box over the sea, we'll have to face the house-selling giant, and experience the grief as well. But that's not for a year and a half yet.

I'm glad someone could understand my ramblings about snacking philosophies and eating strategies. Honestly, if it got more complicated than that, it would be like trying to understand Obama's healthcare plan.

Bananas. Sheesh! That was shotdown like something out of skies of Iwo Jima!!! I told her, I can't remember if it was here in this thread, that we could just Garden Grocer those suckers and pay about 1/10 of what they charge next to the balloons and Mickey plushes made by our next door neighbors.

Have you ever heard of Kettle Chips? They were "invented" in Salem, OR, by a Sikh man. This guy was actually neighbors with my husband, who was a boy then, of course. He and his sisters called them the "Turbanites".

Yes, we do all want to come visit you!

Will Keep Rachel in our prays that she recovers quickly.

Am glad everyone likes my naming of "living across the pond in the middle of the great sandbox..."

I have to agree popcorn and salty soft pretzel mmmmmmm though yea not sure what was with the whole shooting down your own snack in 7 mins it was quite funny to read though. :)

Can't wait to read more!!!!

Maroo basically has about 150 shots at snack trying between now and the time we go, so what does she care about CAREFULLY picking REALLY top quality eats??! (LOL! JK, maroo)

Seriously, that'snice is just too persuasive in his arguments against her choices! Stop that! or she'll never stand on her own 2 snack feet!!! Just cuz popcorn sticks in YOUR teeth. Floss is light, stick some in your pocket! Then when you're in line at It's a Small World with the others you can whip it out, and take care of your personal hygiene and act like there's nothing wrong with anti-social behavior.

[All7OfUs]

It is a well-established fact that a common goal, and shared experiences can produce a comraderie akin to that of what a military company achieves. The disciplined training focused on a single goal, the unfortunate circumstance of suffering in a POW camp, or the daily drudgery of facing unfriendly fire day after day, can bring a closeness few know. These friendships can often last a lifetime.

But even in military units where fraternal bonds seem unbreakable, there are bound to be some bumps in the road. My grandfather tells me that ships and barracks are full of misfits and quirky characters (stop your drawing parallels right now! You know who you are!). He says that no matter how much you love your bunk mate or platoon pals, they can quickly get on your nerves, and because it IS the military, there is no where to run and hide. They are yours for the duration, unless you are lucky enough to score a transfer or get discharged.

Unlike these outfits, however, THE TC3, a well practiced mean fighting touring machine, was not randomly selected, nor forced into one another's company. They were carefully picked from several possible candidates and Providence led them forth. Nevertheless, even amidst the joy and mirth they intend to experience together, and despite the long, arduous training regimine they must endure together, and regardless of the unfathomable fealty they share, each will undoubtably want to go AWOL during the course of our Independence Week. (I know, I am married. I can sometimes hardly stand to be with hubby and kids 24/7 on vacay!) But, a tried and true motto to live by might employed here to emeliorate the potential for disaster-
When in Doubt, Spout it Out!" So, I propose to the TC3 that each one take this opportunity to declare some (let's be reasonable, I'm not sharing with anyone some things!) of our potentially irksome or laughable hang-ups and quirks.

Since this is such and outlandish suggestion, I'll start. (You'll get a couple a day, if and when my stupid field communication devices decide to cooperate (ie. computer/ internet))

maroo and ThePreachersWife must be aware that:

1) I am NOT a morning person. The bugles may sound, the sargeant can scream in my ear, but I can tell you now, I do not like to get up, especially after staying out until 2:00 AM.

However, there are 2 things that will soften the blow to this repugnance of all things morning; good coffee, and the knowledge that to miss rope drop is something akin to a mortal sin.

2) I confess that I gag when I brush my teeth. Yup! There you have it, with nearly 100% regularity, I gag- out loud. If you really want to know, I come close to throwing up too. No, I'm not bulemic- AT ALL, but if the sink is not perfectly clean it tends to be worse. Neurotic I know. For all you psych majors out there, knock yourself out!

And just when you thought you couldn't stand to know anymore about me, I'll give you another exciting episode of "Misfits and Quirky Characters" tomorrow on Confessions of a Soldier!

Click Here for Confessions- Part 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32926446#post32926446)

[JPFamilyMom]

:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl: you are a riot

can't wait to read more popcorn::

lets just hope your comrades are better than I, for on my honeymoon my husband thinks that I woke him up at un heard of hours :confused3 but he seems to think I was jumping :yay: on the bed each morning saying "lets go lets go lets go" :lmao: and in fact I probably did :rotfl2:

[that's nice]

Seriously, that'snice is just too persuasive in his arguments against her choices! Stop that! or she'll never stand on her own 2 snack feet!!! Just cuz popcorn sticks in YOUR teeth. Floss is light, stick some in your pocket! Then when you're in line at It's a Small World with the others you can whip it out, and take care of your personal hygiene and act like there's nothing wrong with anti-social behavior.

Hey I got a shout out!!!!!!!:cool1:

Ummmm.... After reading and re-reading, I don't know if this a good thing though.

I guess using floss in line is better than picking with your fingers in your teeth.:confused3 After touching railings, rides, seats, etc.. that a million other people touched, I don't know if putting anything directly into your mouth at Disney is a good thing? (GEEZ I sound like my DW)

Her OCD might be rubbing off on me.:rolleyes1

LOLOL

[All7OfUs]

lets just hope your comrades are better than I, for on my honeymoon my husband thinks that I woke him up at un heard of hours :confused3 but he seems to think I was jumping :yay: on the bed each morning saying "lets go lets go lets go" :lmao: and in fact I probably did :rotfl2:

Hiya, JP,

HA! That totally sounds like something I'd do, but it'd be at 11:00 PM with me saying, "Let's go back!" Definitely NOT in the morning!

Hey I got a shout out!!!!!!!:cool1:

Ummmm.... After reading and re-reading, I don't know if this a good thing though.

I guess using floss in line is better than picking with your fingers in your teeth.:confused3 After touching railings, rides, seats, etc.. that a million other people touched, I don't know if putting anything directly into your mouth at Disney is a good thing? (GEEZ I sound like my DW)

Her OCD might be rubbing off on me.:rolleyes1

LOLOL

Yeah, ew! I see it all the time. Kids that fondle the rails, then pick their nose, the lick it all off, like they are enjoying a No Way Jose at Beaches. GAG! That makes me wanna wretch in the sink.

Melody sounds wise, not OCD. Although you do have to put stuff directly in your mouth if you're going to eat, right?

[MKBekka]

This is very funny, and it is also very true. Both of them. So are the next ones she will post. As far as the gagging goes, this is a sad truth, but fortunately, (as far as I know) she has never accualy puked. Oops, I just asked her, she tells me she has.

[Pollito916]

I confess that I gag when I brush my teeth. Yup! There you have it, with nearly 100% regularity, I gag- out loud. If you really want to know, I come close to throwing up too. No, I'm not bulemic- AT ALL, but if the sink is not perfectly clean it tends to be worse. Neurotic I know. For all you psych majors out there, knock yourself out!

I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone on this! :hug: I too gag when I brush my teeth, but thankfully, NOT 100% of the time, mostly only when I am sick or pregnant, which is kind of like being sick. And if I have a sinus infection or am pregnant, it usually makes me throw up. I've probably done it 5 times in the last 2 weeks. I also usually gag at the dentist. :)

[All7OfUs]

It's an affliction that borders on way funny! My kids howl with laughter (as I suffer) every morning and evening, and sometimes they put a big ol' hair in there, just to be mean!!! I hate that! Someone's leftover slobber gracing the bowl puts me clean over the edge.

[All7OfUs]

Time for another Episode of "What's your hang up??"

3) I am a horrible nail biter! Like an, all-the-time, can't keep 'em out of my mouth nail biter. I know it will most likely not only irritate maroo and TPW, but it may even gross them out, being that we will be in perhaps one of the most germ-ridden places on earth. Let's face it, handrails, fastpass machines, CS tables, you name it! El Sicko!!

It's a habit I wish I could break- really, I do! So, I hereby give you both permission to give me gentle reminders during our trip, okay?

4) My hair is falling out, which makes for quite a messy problem. I apologize in advance for any that may happen to make themselves feel welcome in your meals.

Click Here for "Further Confessions of Soldier #1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32974158&postcount=429)

[JPFamilyMom]

nails and hair oh boy

I have a lot and I mean A LOT of hair, it's very thick, so I lose a lot of hairs daily too, thankfully none have ever landed in any food though :)

[All7OfUs]

It's not like I"m going bald or anything, but I sure do lose a lot! My husband thinks it's stress from living here; I think it's something in the water. Of course a lot of people make all kinds of jokes about the water and how our children came about. :confused3

[winkers]

You would die if you had to use the sink after my boys are done. There are things left in it that I don't even dare ask about.:scared:

So, do you purell your hands before biting your nails?:)

[maroo]

you guys are hilarious!!!!

only dropping by for a second....


keep em coming - you are making me laugh. :grouphug:

[jenb1023]

So glad you are back, in all your correct grammar glory!!! Thank heavens another spelling soulmate!!!

When we leave here, from the big sand box over the sea, we'll have to face the house-selling giant, and experience the grief as well. But that's not for a year and a half yet.

I'm glad someone could understand my ramblings about snacking philosophies and eating strategies. Honestly, if it got more complicated than that, it would be like trying to understand Obama's healthcare plan.

Bananas. Sheesh! That was shotdown like something out of skies of Iwo Jima!!! I told her, I can't remember if it was here in this thread, that we could just Garden Grocer those suckers and pay about 1/10 of what they charge next to the balloons and Mickey plushes made by our next door neighbors.

Have you ever heard of Kettle Chips? They were "invented" in Salem, OR, by a Sikh man. This guy was actually neighbors with my husband, who was a boy then, of course. He and his sisters called them the "Turbanites".

Yes, we do all want to come visit you!

Thanks for the welcome back and I am happy to be on the spelling bandwagon! Kettle-cooked chips are the best kind! (unless you mean an actual brand called Kettle chips which I am not familiar with)


maroo and ThePreachersWife must be aware that:

1) I am NOT a morning person. The bugles may sound, the sargeant can scream in my ear, but I can tell you now, I do not like to get up, especially after staying out until 2:00 AM.

However, there are 2 things that will soften the blow to this repugnance of all things morning; good coffee, and the knowledge that to miss rope drop is something akin to a mortal sin.

2) I confess that I gag when I brush my teeth. Yup! There you have it, with nearly 100% regularity, I gag- out loud. If you really want to know, I come close to throwing up too. No, I'm not bulemic- AT ALL, but if the sink is not perfectly clean it tends to be worse. Neurotic I know. For all you psych majors out there, knock yourself out!

And just when you thought you couldn't stand to know anymore about me, I'll give you another exciting episode of "Misfits and Quirky Characters" tomorrow on Confessions of a Soldier!

Time for another Episode of "What's your hang up??"

3) I am a horrible nail biter! Like an, all-the-time, can't keep 'em out of my mouth nail biter. I know it will most likely not only irritate maroo and TPW, but it may even gross them out, being that we will be in perhaps one of the most germ-ridden places on earth. Let's face it, handrails, fastpass machines, CS tables, you name it! El Sicko!!

It's a habit I wish I could break- really, I do! So, I hereby give you both permission to give me gentle reminders during our trip, okay?

4) My hair is falling out, which makes for quite a messy problem. I apologize in advance for any that may happen to make themselves feel welcome in your meals.

It's not like I"m going bald or anything, but I sure do lose a lot! My husband thinks it's stress from living here; I think it's something in the water. Of course a lot of people make all kinds of jokes about the water and how our children came about. :confused3

So here's my take on the confessions so far (BTW - I loved the whole pre-amble to the confessions!) Not a morning person is okay as long as you will bend the rules for rope drop or AM EMH. Gagging when you brush your teeth - an interesting quirk but not a deal-breaker. Nail biting - that one is kind of gross so Maroo and the preachers wife may need to spray your fingers with that bitter spray used to train dogs not to chew on the furniture ;). My hair falls out all of the time too! It is curly so it tends to tangle and break thus falling out. My husband constantly harrasses me about clogging drains and the vacuum. So then I nicely point out to him that he is just jealous because there is not enough hair left on his head to clog anything.

Looking forward to more confessions from you and the other soldiers!

[All7OfUs]

You would die if you had to use the sink after my boys are done. There are things left in it that I don't even dare ask about.:scared:

So, do you purell your hands before biting your nails?:)

So glad you decided to drop in again! I hope we're not scaring you too badly or grossing you out too much! HA!

Yeah, my kids can leave some pretty disgusting messes too, but mostly it's the boys and it's not in the sink, it's behind or in the other porcelain bowl.

Not normally. But I think I will definitely have to Purell at Disney. Which might neccesitate (okey dokey, for the life of me, I CANNOT figure out to spell that one, and I"m too lazy to go get my dictionary; help me out Jen!!!)commencing some KathyRN-esque or TarzansKat-ish bag drama at some point. By that time, they will have the whole bag dilemma all figured out for us :)

you guys are hilarious!!!!

only dropping by for a second....


keep em coming - you are making me laugh. :grouphug:

We are all so, so very sad about Noah's passing into His Loving Father's arms, and are still hoping for a miracle in Rachel's life. We understand your need to be available to them right now, so whenever you can come back and join us for real that'll be great! Take your time as you minister! :grouphug:

Thanks for the welcome back and I am happy to be on the spelling bandwagon! Kettle-cooked chips are the best kind! (unless you mean an actual brand called Kettle chips which I am not familiar with)

It is actually Kettle Brand chips :) So. Yummy!


So here's my take on the confessions so far (BTW - I loved the whole pre-amble to the confessions!) Not a morning person is okay as long as you will bend the rules for rope drop or AM EMH. Gagging when you brush your teeth - an interesting quirk but not a deal-breaker. Nail biting - that one is kind of gross so Maroo and the preachers wife may need to spray your fingers with that bitter spray used to train dogs not to chew on the furniture ;). My hair falls out all of the time too! It is curly so it tends to tangle and break thus falling out. My husband constantly harrasses me about clogging drains and the vacuum. So then I nicely point out to him that he is just jealous because there is not enough hair left on his head to clog anything.

I have not tried the bitter chemical yet, but I think I'd rather keep biting, than take my chances on using something that most likely causes cancer. :scared1:

Hair. I will now add that to my list of enemies. If it is NOT the water then it probably IS the stress, which is kinda the point of this trip- among other things like reclaiming a small part of my real life independence and identity. But that's a whole nuther ball of wax.

I get the same harassing treatment- Drains, vacuums, you name it. Unfortunately, my Dh still has his ammo, but it IS a ton grayer that mine!! :lmao::rotfl2:

Looking forward to more confessions from you and the other soldiers!

Hoping to get to the next set soon!

[TarzansKat]

You are a brave, brave solider indeed for airing your own dirty laundry on the internet.

I salute you! ;)

[jenb1023]

Not normally. But I think I will definitely have to Purell at Disney. Which might neccesitate (okey dokey, for the life of me, I CANNOT figure out to spell that one, and I"m too lazy to go get my dictionary; help me out Jen!!!)commencing some KathyRN-esque or TarzansKat-ish bag drama at some point. By that time, they will have the whole bag dilemma all figured out for us :)

So close - it's necessitate so you just doubled the wrong letter.

Glad to hear I am not the only one with a "hair"assing DH!

[All7OfUs]

So close - it's necessitate so you just doubled the wrong letter.

Glad to hear I am not the only one with a "hair"assing DH!

That's what I thought, should not have second guessed myself.

:lmao: TOO. FUNNY! Great pun, quick wit. I like the second part..

[MKBekka]

:rotfl: This is very, very funny. Coffee can always revive someone in the morning, and nail bitting can be cured, but can hair that has fallen out be regrown?

[All7OfUs]

Dear All,

Maroo asked me to post a little something here, since we have some readers who aren't on both of maroo's PTRs.

The reason maroo has not been able to be here with us much, is that she has a good friend of hers who is suffering and, quite frankly, doing VERY, very badly in the hospital right now. In fact, it is Rachel the girl that maroo was supposed to go to Disney with in December. For a more thorough introduction, you can follow the link in her siggie. Maroo has been almost constantly at her bedside doing whatever she can, and being a comforter to her mother Joyce. It is not looking good AT ALL at this point, and maroo would really appreciate your prayers for Rachel, Joyce, the doctors and for herself. It has been, as you can imagine, very difficult for her!

Also, maroo would like to add the Loewen family to your prayer list as well. Noah was a WISH kid some months ago, and maroo actually got to meet him and his family at the Give Kids the World resort when they were there at the same time. Noah went home to be with his FATHER in Heaven yesterday and is resting comfortably now and forever. However, the grief his parents and brother and sister are facing is very real and very painful. See that smilie added at the bottom of the smilie list?? That was created to honor Noah. Again, see maroo's PTR for a link to the Loewen family's blog if you want to know more. Also, maroo is trying to set up a way for DIS-ers to honor Noah in a more tangible way. I think they are throwing around the idea of making a way to give donations to the WISH Foundation in his name??

Anyway, in honor of Noah and because Rachel is doing so poorly, I will not be posting for another day or so. Kinda like a "moment of silence" so to speak.

But please, go ahead and leave messages for maroo, Joyce (Rachel's Mom) or myself here and I will pass them along post haste. I am talking with maroo every few hours.

Thanks!!

All7OfUs

[TarzansKat]

As always, my continued thoughts and prayers are with Noah's family, Rachel and her family, and Maroo, as the all navigate through what only be described as an incredibly difficult time. I hope through all of our prayers they may find some semblance of peace.

[All7OfUs]

OK, my ego is healed enough from my first confessions enough to add two more. If you are not too afraid to read on, please follow me now; otherwise run far, run fast.

Continuing on:

5) I occassionally get winded. It's especially true if we've just visited Casey's. In fact, I have heard that I am not the only one afflicted with this malady. If I rip an SBD in a queue, I'm feigning ignorance. I'll try not to look directly at you, maroo or TPW, but hey, anything goes when you're in a crowd of 1,000. Just thought you'd wanna know. As for our headquarters, that's already been discussed at length in our Constitution.

6) Each of my children was born with half of MY brain. Therefore, I have very little left. You do your own math. Because of this unfortunate phenomena, I tend to forget things. Important things like keys and tickets, and confirmation numbers. I hope this won't happen on OUR trip, but it has happened before. Just for forewarning. ;)

7) Even though I don't like mornings, AT. ALL., I do tend to get impatient with people who take forever getting ready in the AM if we're trying to get out the door to a park. If there is a need for makeup, an extra long shower, or anything else that's going to make me miss the very next bus, let's skip it.

So chew on that for a while and let me know, if any of THESE are deal breakers; it's better to know now, right?!

Click Here for Soldier #1's Final Confessions (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32995945&postcount=440)

[JPFamilyMom]

It's not your fault you forget things, just blame it on the kids :lmao: like you said they have half your brain. The more kids you have the more marbles you lose:confused3 and the more grey hairs you get ;) I blame mine on my second child :rotfl2: and just ponder this thought, my grandma had 8 kids, so imagine where her brain is....:lmao:

I like you agree, if you need make-up and all that, get up earlier, I can't stand to wait. I get up, get dressed, and we're out the door, sadly I have a husband that spends more time getting ready than I :rolleyes1

I'd say so far you are a great traveling companion.... hmm hmmm minus the wind :rotfl: ;)

[winkers]

5) I occassionally get winded. It's especially true if we've just visited Casey's. In fact, I have heard that I am not the only one afflicted with this malady.

At first I thought you meant winded as in "out of breath". Well, I guess it is kinda....reverse breath?;)

I think all women lose braincells with each pregnancy. I think I have 2 left.

[that's nice]

5) I occassionally get winded. It's especially true if we've just visited Casey's. In fact, I have heard that I am not the only one afflicted with this malady. If I rip an SBD in a queue, I'm feigning ignorance. I'll try not to look directly at you, maroo or TPW, but hey, anything goes when you're in a crowd of 1,000. Just thought you'd wanna know. As for our headquarters, that's already been discussed at length in our Constitution.

Do you ever go on Mission:SPACE? This could be deadly for your co-pilot and your navigator! Good thing Casey's is in MK... although EPCOT is only a short mono-rail ride away! LOL:rotfl:

[TarzansKat]

Oh, I am so with you on losing brain cells. I know that definitely happens. Starts when you become pregnant and never ends. I forget so much more than I used to. If it's not written down, it's not going to happen. :lmao:

[All7OfUs]

You are a brave, brave solider indeed for airing your own dirty laundry on the internet.

I salute you! ;)

It must be done. Every soldier needs to face his enemies, and I'd certainly rather face them, than make them!! When in doubt, spout it out!

It's not your fault you forget things, just blame it on the kids :lmao: like you said they have half your brain. The more kids you have the more marbles you lose:confused3 and the more grey hairs you get ;) I blame mine on my second child :rotfl2: and just ponder this thought, my grandma had 8 kids, so imagine where her brain is....:lmao:

I like you agree, if you need make-up and all that, get up earlier, I can't stand to wait. I get up, get dressed, and we're out the door, sadly I have a husband that spends more time getting ready than I :rolleyes1

I'd say so far you are a great traveling companion.... hmm hmmm minus the wind :rotfl: ;)

It's so true, I can't remember anything anymore! Sad.

Let's move, people!! You will never see ANY of those people again, and your makeup WON"T show up in a picture, so get up, and get out!

Steer clear after Casey's (always with onions by the way, which makes a whole other kind of bad wind) unless you want to be "blamed" for something you might not have done.


At first I thought you meant winded as in "out of breath". Well, I guess it is kinda....reverse breath?;)

I think all women lose braincells with each pregnancy. I think I have 2 left.

See note above about onions on the dog.

Do you ever go on Mission:SPACE? This could be deadly for your co-pilot and your navigator! Good thing Casey's is in MK... although EPCOT is only a short mono-rail ride away! LOL:rotfl:

I love M:S- Orange Side, baby! I think I'll wait a bit,though after a Casey's dog, or anything else for that matter!

Oh, I am so with you on losing brain cells. I know that definitely happens. Starts when you become pregnant and never ends. I forget so much more than I used to. If it's not written down, it's not going to happen. :lmao:

I think there needs to be a study done on this!! I could get some grant money, and test it out somehow that might involve a trip to WDW. I'm sure I could willing subjects there. :rolleyes1 Hey, I know, we could all forget our kids, and go without them! :rotfl2:

[All7OfUs]

:rotfl: This is very, very funny. Coffee can always revive someone in the morning, and nail bitting can be cured, but can hair that has fallen out be regrown?

It does far more than revive; it restores!

Can it?!

Not sure. Mine goes in phases, lose a little, lose a lot. Go figure... :confused3

[TarzansKat]

When in doubt, spout it out!

I find this particularly amusing given your recent post about becoming winded.

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:


I think there needs to be a study done on this!! I could get some grant money, and test it out somehow that might involve a trip to WDW. I'm sure I could willing subjects there. :rolleyes1 Hey, I know, we could all forget our kids, and go without them! :rotfl2:

I volunteer! Pick me, pick me, pick me! :yay::yay::yay: I'll be part of the test study, Dr. Liesa!

[All7OfUs]

I like that, a doctor of testing women's brain cell capacity at Disney World. I'm sure I'd find that most women are fully functional when by themselves, but practically useless with the kids, because they are always thinking about THEIR needs, not our own. I think I'll have much better luck with NOT forgetting my "stuff" without trying to figure out who has their ticket, who's brushed their teeth, who this and who that...

[maroo]

Gosh...

I have a lot of work to do to come up with my confessions!! :)

These are cracking me up!!!! :)

[All7OfUs]

Gosh...

I have a lot of work to do to come up with my confessions!! :)

These are cracking me up!!!! :)


I'm sure you have SOME sort of dirty laundry to hang out for us all ;)

:laundy::laundy::laundy::laundy:

[All7OfUs]

My last confessions- after this, you can consider yourself duly forewarned. I cannot hold myself responsible, however, for things I may have inadvertently forgotten or overlooked. :rolleyes1

Now, for my final confessions, I must mention that maroo and TPW should be warned that:

8) Everyone has their "place" of solitude. For some it's in their bedroom, for others it could be in the yard or a quiet corner that no one ventures into much. There, they can center themselves again, and renew their batteries for the next task.

As for me, I love, adore, and cherish my bath time. I CAN take a shower, but, oh so much, would rather take a long, hot, soaking timeout in the tub! Imagine it, the door is locked, just me, my bubbles, and God. It's my quiet time haven, getting things sorted out in my mind and heart.

As I've mentioned in our last confessional, I hate slow-pokiness in the mornings, myself included, so it should be noted here that evenings will be tub-soaking time for this tired soldier.

9) Can I just take a moment here to re-iterate (is that a hyphenated word?) that I really hate my arm flab?? You're probably rolling your eyes at me right now, and asking, "Sooooo, why doesn't she do something about it?" I give you my word, I am; or at least I am trying. I have some weights, and I jog/walk 3 times a week and watch what I eat, but it is SO annoyingly obstinate!!

So, I will go to great lengths to hide my um, embarrasing anatomy, and may become a little grouchy if photographs encroach upon my efforts to find more "flattering" Trip Report material.

10) Last, but not least, I can be a little hyper, kinda like a 5 year old, when I hit property. Ask my own kids, Mom actually jumped up and down in the driver's seat when we sailed under the Welcome to the (insert whatever park we were visiting on any given day) sign. Skipping down Main Street? Yep, did that too. Sang in It's a Small World? Had to. Cried at Wishes? Uh Huh!

Can I confess, that a little piece of Soldier #1 never grew up, and it has a name. Disney. Being there takes me back to 19----, and evokes deep-seated memories of family, fun, togetherness, long lost high school comraderie etc.... It's still induces adrenaline, effects nostalgia, and emits emotion. I cannot help it or contain it . I won't apologize; just deal with it or join in.

[TarzansKat]

10) Last, but not least, I can be a little hyper, kinda like a 5 year old, when I hit property. Ask my own kids, Mom actually jumped up and down in the driver's seat when we sailed under the Welcome to the (insert whatever park we were visiting on any given day) sign. Skipping down Main Street? Yep, did that too. Sang in It's a Small World? Had to. Cried at Wishes? Uh Huh!

Can I confess, that a little piece of Soldier #1 never grew up, and it has a name. Disney. Being there takes me back to 19----, and evokes deep-seated memories of family, fun, togetherness, long lost high school comraderie etc.... It's still induces adrenaline, effects nostalgia, and emits emotion. I cannot help it or contain it . I won't apologize; just deal with it or join in.

Oh, hon.

This is my favorite of your "faults." But I don't see it as a fault at all!

I have this strong urge to go skipping down Main Street in your honor! :goodvibes

[JPFamilyMom]

10) Last, but not least, I can be a little hyper, kinda like a 5 year old, when I hit property. Ask my own kids, Mom actually jumped up and down in the driver's seat when we sailed under the Welcome to the (insert whatever park we were visiting on any given day) sign. Skipping down Main Street? Yep, did that too. Sang in It's a Small World? Had to. Cried at Wishes? Uh Huh!

Can I confess, that a little piece of Soldier #1 never grew up, and it has a name. Disney. Being there takes me back to 19----, and evokes deep-seated memories of family, fun, togetherness, long lost high school comraderie etc.... It's still induces adrenaline, effects nostalgia, and emits emotion. I cannot help it or contain it . I won't apologize; just deal with it or join in.

I think we are all like this, at least a little. ;) We wouldn't be here if we weren't :rotfl: Remember, me, jumping on the bed in the a.m. (unheard of hours to DH) saying lets go lets go. I too dance along, sing a-long, skip, etc. Disney is my happy place, where all my worries, troubles, etc. fade away.... and I can just be:cloud9:

[maroo]

I'm sure you have SOME sort of dirty laundry to hang out for us all ;)

:laundy::laundy::laundy::laundy:

who?


me?


:confused3




:laughing:

Yes...I do need to write my own confessions...but first I am working on a little project for Magic Meets...and yes, I am at work. I am almost caught up...then I need to work on my little project....THEN...I can get back over here and talk smack with you guys! :cutie:

[MKBekka]

Yes...I do need to write my own confessions...but first I am working on a little project for Magic Meets...and yes, I am at work. I am almost caught up...then I need to work on my little project....THEN...I can get back over here and talk smack with you guys! :cutie:

So, I was wondering, what do you accually do at work?

Oh yes, Mom can (and does) act like a 5 year old. She almost drove off the road when we went under the Pink Arch and onto Disney property because of her bouncing. And she was driving her sister's car. :scared1:

[maroo]

So, I was wondering, what do you accually do at work?

Oh yes, Mom can (and does) act like a 5 year old. She almost drove off the road when we went under the Pink Arch and onto Disney property because of her bouncing. And she was driving her sister's car. :scared1:

Are you suggesting I don't actually work? :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

You think that I can't DIS and work at the same time? :confused3 :laughing:

Actually, right now I am on hold with an insurance company. They have refused to pay for our patient's medicine and I am holding for a "supervisor" so I can talk some sense into someone. If that doesn't work, then I will be writing a letter to the company and sending a copy to the insurance commissioner. And that actually works about 95% of the time I am denied the first time around. So that is what I do...I fight with insurance companies all day to pay for the medicine our patients need.

And I am good at it, if I don't say so myself. I am very nice. But firm. :cool2:

So, yes, I actually work. :) Some days I have to stay a little late if I have spent too much time on here.

*hold please...

*I am back.

Now, see, I just got off the phone with a very nice supervisor that approved my patient to take this medicine for a full year. :thumbsup2 She said she was sorry for the inconvenience. ;) And I politely asked her to call the patient and let them know she was sorry for the delay, too. :rolleyes:

So there you have it...a glimpse into the work life of Maroo.


Now...what was the question?

Oh, yeah! Your Mom is definitely not allowed to drive this trip, then! I can drive and be excited at the same time and not run off the road. And I don't bounce. :sad2:

[jenb1023]

I am a little late to the latest list of confessions!

You definitely lose brain cells after childbirth - thank goodness I only had one or I would be in trouble! I keep telling my co-workers and DH that I can no longer remember everything for everyone but nobody listens! I will also volunteer for any studies at WDW.

Arm flab - arm flab is the least of my worries. :rotfl: I do agree that flattering TR photos need to be included. Maroo - are you listening? Just in case you decide to be photo happy at Magic Meets. I am the photographer usually - a) because I like to take photos b) that means I do not have to be in photos.

Acting like a kid at WDW - I think all of us have moments there which is why we love it so much. Though I don't think I have ever bounced.

[All7OfUs]

Oh, hon.

This is my favorite of your "faults." But I don't see it as a fault at all!

I have this strong urge to go skipping down Main Street in your honor! :goodvibes

Glad you see it my way. Just so they know what they are getting into, but I have a feeling they will want to skip with me too :tigger:

I think we are all like this, at least a little. ;) We wouldn't be here if we weren't :rotfl: Remember, me, jumping on the bed in the a.m. (unheard of hours to DH) saying lets go lets go. I too dance along, sing a-long, skip, etc. Disney is my happy place, where all my worries, troubles, etc. fade away.... and I can just be:cloud9:

See, even mommies can have a hard time containing themselves. I think I embarrass my kids (teenagers, :sad2:) half the time whether I was doing something silly or not; so why not?? :confused3



Yes...I do need to write my own confessions...but first I am working on a little project for Magic Meets...and yes, I am at work. I am almost caught up...then I need to work on my little project....THEN...I can get back over here and talk smack with you guys! :cutie:

Hmm....? A little project?? Care to share??

Talk smack?! HA!! LOL! I can't wait to read yours!!!! :eek:

So, I was wondering, what do you accually do at work?

Oh yes, Mom can (and does) act like a 5 year old. She almost drove off the road when we went under the Pink Arch and onto Disney property because of her bouncing. And she was driving her sister's car. :scared1:

Okay, I knew this was a bad idea having my teen be posting on here!!! :scared1: It was actually not THAT bad! I swerved a little--- perhaps... Tattle tale!


Oh, yeah! Your Mom is definitely not allowed to drive this trip, then! I can drive and be excited at the same time and not run off the road. And I don't bounce. :sad2:

No Tigger action?? So I have to look like an idiot all by myself?! That's definitely not very fun. But, if you want to drive, that's okay by me; that way I can take the pictures and not have any chance of unflattering material. :cool2:

I am a little late to the latest list of confessions!

You definitely lose brain cells after childbirth - thank goodness I only had one or I would be in trouble! I keep telling my co-workers and DH that I can no longer remember everything for everyone but nobody listens! I will also volunteer for any studies at WDW.

Arm flab - arm flab is the least of my worries. :rotfl: I do agree that flattering TR photos need to be included. Maroo - are you listening? Just in case you decide to be photo happy at Magic Meets. I am the photographer usually - a) because I like to take photos b) that means I do not have to be in photos.

Acting like a kid at WDW - I think all of us have moments there which is why we love it so much. Though I don't think I have ever bounced.

I wondered where you went! Glad you're back- I NEED YOU! I actually had to look up the word embarrass cuz you weren't here. :rotfl2: I like your pithy insights as well.

Like, the nobody listens anymore line. Why IS it that everyone expects you to remember everything for them?? Is it a symptom of enablement syndrome??

I'm certain there will be lots of flattering photos in our TR, but I can guess right now, that either: a) I will have already had my glass of wine at dinner (or my, how does TK put it?? my nommie Lapu Lapu) and I won't care how I look, or b) it will be of pretty scenery like topiaries who don't know the difference.

[All7OfUs]

So, it has now been determined that Soldier #1 had approximately, 3.125% of her brain left, which makes for a very convenient excuse when she forgets her keys, camera and other junk in the hotel room. It also gives me a secure out, when being asked to do any math whatsoever. maroo will have to take care of that for us. Thankfully, she's an honest woman who would never take advantage of her fellow troops!

[maroo]

Maroo - are you listening? Just in case you decide to be photo happy at Magic Meets. I am the photographer usually - a) because I like to take photos b) that means I do not have to be in photos.



I am here! I am here!

I tell ya what...I will only post pictures that are flattering if you will promise to do the same! :) And you have veto rights of any picture posted if I think it is fine but you don't like it. I will just take it off! :)

I am getting excited about Magic Meets now that Ra is doing better!! :)

So, it has now been determined that Soldier #1 had approximately, 3.125% of her brain left, which makes for a very convenient excuse when she forgets her keys, camera and other junk in the hotel room. It also gives me a secure out, when being asked to do any math whatsoever. maroo will have to take care of that for us. Thankfully, she's an honest woman who would never take advantage of her fellow troops!

So...I see my math skills have been corrected...:teacher:

Yes...I am very honest. Normally to a fault, honestly. As I would cheat myself before any of you guys! :angel:

[that's nice]

My last confessions- after this, you can consider yourself duly forewarned. I cannot hold myself responsible, however, for things I may have inadvertently forgotten or overlooked. :rolleyes1

Now, for my final confessions, I must mention that maroo and TPW should be warned that:

8) Everyone has their "place" of solitude. For some it's in their bedroom, for others it could be in the yard or a quiet corner that no one ventures into much. There, they can center themselves again, and renew their batteries for the next task.

As for me, I love, adore, and cherish my bath time. I CAN take a shower, but, oh so much, would rather take a long, hot, soaking timeout in the tub! Imagine it, the door is locked, just me, my bubbles, and God. It's my quiet time haven, getting things sorted out in my mind and heart.

As I've mentioned in our last confessional, I hate slow-pokiness in the mornings, myself included, so it should be noted here that evenings will be tub-soaking time for this tired soldier.

9) Can I just take a moment here to re-iterate (is that a hyphenated word?) that I really hate my arm flab?? You're probably rolling your eyes at me right now, and asking, "Sooooo, why doesn't she do something about it?" I give you my word, I am; or at least I am trying. I have some weights, and I jog/walk 3 times a week and watch what I eat, but it is SO annoyingly obstinate!!

So, I will go to great lengths to hide my um, embarrasing anatomy, and may become a little grouchy if photographs encroach upon my efforts to find more "flattering" Trip Report material.

10) Last, but not least, I can be a little hyper, kinda like a 5 year old, when I hit property. Ask my own kids, Mom actually jumped up and down in the driver's seat when we sailed under the Welcome to the (insert whatever park we were visiting on any given day) sign. Skipping down Main Street? Yep, did that too. Sang in It's a Small World? Had to. Cried at Wishes? Uh Huh!

Can I confess, that a little piece of Soldier #1 never grew up, and it has a name. Disney. Being there takes me back to 19----, and evokes deep-seated memories of family, fun, togetherness, long lost high school comraderie etc.... It's still induces adrenaline, effects nostalgia, and emits emotion. I cannot help it or contain it . I won't apologize; just deal with it or join in.

I don't think that #8 & #10 are confessions.:confused3

I think that everyone need their alone time. Hey, you can relax your mind and get clean at the same time!!!!:banana:

You weren't around for my TR but I 'confessed' that I got a little teary eyed at Wishes too. I was holding DD and we watched Tinker Bell fly over our head. She was amazed!

Then the part when the kid? girl? (whoever it is LOLOL) sings "And all our wishes.. will come true" I was watching DD and I started to get choked up. I think it is good for me to let my emotions out.. it doesn't happen too often.

Now we listen Wishes in the car and Juliana sings it. I can play it over and over and just listen to her.princess:

So back to my point (if I even have one?), I don't think #8 is a confession. As far as #10 goes, I think a lot of people get a little emotional in Disney. If you can't let your inner child show in Disney, where are you supposed to let it show?:upsidedow

[that's nice]

My last confessions- after this, you can consider yourself duly forewarned. I cannot hold myself responsible, however, for things I may have inadvertently forgotten or overlooked. :rolleyes1

Now, for my final confessions, I must mention that maroo and TPW should be warned that:

8) Everyone has their "place" of solitude. For some it's in their bedroom, for others it could be in the yard or a quiet corner that no one ventures into much. There, they can center themselves again, and renew their batteries for the next task.

As for me, I love, adore, and cherish my bath time. I CAN take a shower, but, oh so much, would rather take a long, hot, soaking timeout in the tub! Imagine it, the door is locked, just me, my bubbles, and God. It's my quiet time haven, getting things sorted out in my mind and heart.

As I've mentioned in our last confessional, I hate slow-pokiness in the mornings, myself included, so it should be noted here that evenings will be tub-soaking time for this tired soldier.

9) Can I just take a moment here to re-iterate (is that a hyphenated word?) that I really hate my arm flab?? You're probably rolling your eyes at me right now, and asking, "Sooooo, why doesn't she do something about it?" I give you my word, I am; or at least I am trying. I have some weights, and I jog/walk 3 times a week and watch what I eat, but it is SO annoyingly obstinate!!

So, I will go to great lengths to hide my um, embarrasing anatomy, and may become a little grouchy if photographs encroach upon my efforts to find more "flattering" Trip Report material.

10) Last, but not least, I can be a little hyper, kinda like a 5 year old, when I hit property. Ask my own kids, Mom actually jumped up and down in the driver's seat when we sailed under the Welcome to the (insert whatever park we were visiting on any given day) sign. Skipping down Main Street? Yep, did that too. Sang in It's a Small World? Had to. Cried at Wishes? Uh Huh!

Can I confess, that a little piece of Soldier #1 never grew up, and it has a name. Disney. Being there takes me back to 19----, and evokes deep-seated memories of family, fun, togetherness, long lost high school comraderie etc.... It's still induces adrenaline, effects nostalgia, and emits emotion. I cannot help it or contain it . I won't apologize; just deal with it or join in.

I don't think that #8 & #10 are confessions.:confused3

I think that everyone need their alone time. Hey, you can relax your mind and get clean at the same time!!!!:banana:

You weren't around for my TR but I 'confessed' that I got a little teary eyed at Wishes too. I was holding DD and we watched Tinker Bell fly over our head. She was amazed!

Then the part when the kid? girl? (whoever it is LOLOL) sings "And all our wishes.. will come true" I was watching DD and I started to get choked up. I think it is good for me to let my emotions out.. it doesn't happen too often.

Now we listen Wishes in the car and Juliana sings it. I can play it over and over and just listen to her.princess:

So back to my point (if I even have one?), I don't think #8 is a confession. As far as #10 goes, I think a lot of people get a little emotional in Disney. If you can't let your inner child show in Disney, where are you supposed to let it show?:upsidedow

[All7OfUs]

I am here! I am here!

I tell ya what...I will only post pictures that are flattering if you will promise to do the same! :) And you have veto rights of any picture posted if I think it is fine but you don't like it. I will just take it off! :)

I am getting excited about Magic Meets now that Ra is doing better!! :)



So...I see my math skills have been corrected...:teacher:

Yes...I am very honest. Normally to a fault, honestly. As I would cheat myself before any of you guys! :angel:

I'm so happy Rachel is doing better! Gosh, she sure gave us a scare! It means you're back on boards with us here too- until you go off to your Magic Meets things, anyway.

Deal! NO bad photos, and broad sweeping veto powers. I"m starting to feel like a bonafide president already! Hey that brings me to another topic. TODAY IS THE DAY- We get our monthly upgrade/promotion today. Remember, everytime we hit exactly another month before we get to promote ourselves! Announcement coming soon!

Anyone who works with MAW kids and families as much as you, certainly must be an :littleangel:

I don't think that #8 & #10 are confessions.:confused3

I think that everyone need their alone time. Hey, you can relax your mind and get clean at the same time!!!!:banana:

You weren't around for my TR but I 'confessed' that I got a little teary eyed at Wishes too. I was holding DD and we watched Tinker Bell fly over our head. She was amazed!

So back to my point (if I even have one?), I don't think #8 is a confession. As far as #10 goes, I think a lot of people get a little emotional in Disney. If you can't let your inner child show in Disney, where are you supposed to let it show?:upsidedow

I'm glad you sorta see it that way. Trust me, after a day in the parks, they will want me to both: have my quiet time AND take care of the undoing of deodorant. I almost put another amendment in the Consitution to the effect that there would be no Central Asian "I've worked in my garden too long wearing Chinese (non)deodorant" smells from the TC3; we can leave that for the public transportation here where I live, Thank You!

My point was, as far as confessions go, that I don't want to come across as a bathroom pig, but, well, I can be. :rotfl2:

My other point was that, my kids actually called me "obnoxious" when we first got there. But, then again they use that word for everything like from classical music to locals smoking in restaurants, so you have to take it with a grain of salt. Just wanted to warn everyone, that while I might not consider myself "obnoxious", I can get excitable!

I totally agree, watching your kids BE kids is almost as much fun as seeing everything for yourself- Wishes can make anyone emotional!

[All7OfUs]

Here we are again; another month gone by, (hey, you could all use this pre-trippie all by itself as a "see-how-fast-time-goes-by tool") and it's time for the TC3 to give themselves a little self-promotion. Everyone likes a little of THAT, and we just happened to want to be slightly blatant about it. Why not? It's our trip, right??

For those of you who may be new our drivel, here's the drill. Each month that we get closer to our D-Day, we get to move up in rank. We started out as Privates, which is a farse, cuz there's nothing private about a Trip report in the first place. Then, we moved up to the illustrious ranking of corporal. I can tell you I"m glad to be ditching that one today. It sounds like corpulent, which means fat or fleshy; it also sounds too much like corpse, and we certainly aren't going there. So happily, we are moving on to:

Sergeant

Granted, this is still a non-commissioned officer ranking, because we acknowledge we still don't have base housing yet. Next month, we WILL have that, and we can receive our commissed rank status!!! We are excited. So for now, we will march as sergeants which officially means:


"... a senior role of responsibility acting as second in command to a troop or platoon of up to 35 soldiers. You will be responsible for their conduct, discipline and performance. You will enjoy a wide range of career options and typically requires 12 years of service."

I"m not sure that we will have responsibility of ever being in command of 35 people- I'm thinking it's going to be hard enough to be in charge and command of ourselves (see confessions of a soldier)- everyone knows there are no guarantees after a Lapu Lapu. But I do like that little bit about having a wide range of options! Hmmmm... EPCOT or MK today?? Shall I have sushi or the cheese flight with dinner? Choices; sergeants get more!

[MKBekka]

Awsome Mom, congrats on the self promotion! :thumbsup2 But what does that make me? Or do I get to join the platoon of 35 troops?

[If U Had Wings]

Congrats on the self-promotion. I'm sure you can round up 35 lost Disney souls in need of some guidance and assistance. ;)

[TarzansKat]

Self-promotion. Always a good thing. :thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

Congrats on the self-promotion. I'm sure you can round up 35 lost Disney souls in need of some guidance and assistance. ;)

You think?? 35 actuallly doesn't sound that hard to find, now that I think about it :) They would all have to sign the Constitution though, and I'm sure they would have to come up with some sort of confessions! Then we could properly guide and assist them.

Self-promotion. Always a good thing. :thumbsup2


You Betcha!! And we never said WHAT we're promoting, did we?? Except our rank. I think we should promote how pirate-y we're feeling about this whole thing. I'm even starting to feel a little like our gov't on this health care reform business, or Madoff with oodles of money!!! :rotfl2: Except our pirate-y-ness doesn't involved tax payer money, just a week of time and freedom from everyday enemies.

[that's nice]

Speaking of goners....:rolleyes1

UMMMMMMM you speaking about me??:rotfl:

[GreatBiscuit]

Congrats on the promotion! I have a sudden urge to call you Sergeant Carter and yell "Shazam!" Of course next month I'm gonna have an urge to call you Liutennant Dan and start naming shrimp dishes. I loved your true confessions, though I gotta say they caused me inhale an impressive quantity of my Sonic grape slushie into the deep recesses of my sinus cavity at a decidedly alarming velocity. Now every time I sneeze I think I'm taking communion. But, I digress.... Looking forward to more!

[tinkgurl]

Ok...wow...I really am a slacker. :guilty: How the heck did I fall behind on you?! I'm sorry! Life has just been crazy hectic. But, I'm trying to get back to all my usual reading! :flower3:

[All7OfUs]

UMMMMMMM you speaking about me??:rotfl:

UUUUUUUUUmMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Yeah.

Congrats on the promotion! I have a sudden urge to call you Sergeant Carter and yell "Shazam!" Of course next month I'm gonna have an urge to call you Liutennant Dan and start naming shrimp dishes. I loved your true confessions, though I gotta say they caused me inhale an impressive quantity of my Sonic grape slushie into the deep recesses of my sinus cavity at a decidedly alarming velocity. Now every time I sneeze I think I'm taking communion. But, I digress.... Looking forward to more!

Oh my darlin' Clementine! You are so funny!!

Please, bring on the shrimp dishes!! I CRAVE me some shrimp or fish of any kind! Yessssssss, Sir! And he doesn't know the territory! (I'll bet you can name that reference!)

I happened to be eating a grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast, and unfortunately, if I suck any of THAT into deep sinus recesses, I'll be sneezing something tasting akin to toe jam or stinky socks (not that I"ve ever actually tasted either!, I"m just sayin').

Ok...wow...I really am a slacker. :guilty: How the heck did I fall behind on you?! I'm sorry! Life has just been crazy hectic. But, I'm trying to get back to all my usual reading! :flower3:

Oh, sweetie, I wasn't raking YOU over the coals!! But, I did miss you!!! A lot!!! I had wondered where you wandered off to (probably trying to keep your own Trippie up and running, right?!) and am glad you came over to say hi! By the way, your mono pix at the Contemp. were fab. And I laughed pretty hard about Goofy being "inappropriate" at Chef Mickeys with your sis.

[MKBekka]

Very, very,funny GB! :lmao:

1st Sgt. Puccinelli is a good one too, only that he comes with the world's clumsiest guy!! Which would you prefer Mom? Think hard- this is an imporant decision! :idea:

If you're wondering which movie this is, here you go:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042209/

If you like some silly, family-friendly entertainment, this one is pretty good.

[TarzansKat]

You Betcha!! And we never said WHAT we're promoting, did we?? Except our rank. I think we should promote how pirate-y we're feeling about this whole thing. I'm even starting to feel a little like our gov't on this health care reform business, or Madoff with oodles of money!!! :rotfl2: Except our pirate-y-ness doesn't involved tax payer money, just a week of time and freedom from everyday enemies.

I'm so proud of you!

I know we're supposed to be professional soldiers here, but I am ALL for releasing your inner pirate!

Drink up me hearties, yo ho!!!!!!!! pirate:

[All7OfUs]

I think that pirates in some sort of way WERE soldiers; just as dedicated to their cause as we are, in a pirate-y sort of way. :thumbsup2

[tinkgurl]

And I laughed pretty hard about Goofy being "inappropriate" at Chef Mickeys with your sis.

I was gone when the incident happened and when I came back to the table, she says to me "I hate you for leaving me alone with creepy perv Goofy!" She was already scared of him from the inappropriate Goofy we met at LTT a few trips back and then it happens to her again! :rotfl2: I said to her, "Next time...wear no makeup and a turtle neck. That should scare him off." :rotfl:

[jenb1023]

I wondered where you went! Glad you're back- I NEED YOU! I actually had to look up the word embarrass cuz you weren't here. :rotfl2: I like your pithy insights as well.

Like, the nobody listens anymore line. Why IS it that everyone expects you to remember everything for them?? Is it a symptom of enablement syndrome??

Oh no! :scared1: Don't tell me you had to use a dictionary! Sorry I was MIA! I am tired of remembering everything for everyone! We need to stage a rebellion though I guess that wouldn't not be very good conduct for a platoon of soliders.

So, it has now been determined that Soldier #1 had approximately, 3.125% of her brain left, which makes for a very convenient excuse when she forgets her keys, camera and other junk in the hotel room. It also gives me a secure out, when being asked to do any math whatsoever. maroo will have to take care of that for us. Thankfully, she's an honest woman who would never take advantage of her fellow troops!

I love your math and I am sure Maroo will be great at keeping you on track!

I am here! I am here!

I tell ya what...I will only post pictures that are flattering if you will promise to do the same! :) And you have veto rights of any picture posted if I think it is fine but you don't like it. I will just take it off! :)

I am getting excited about Magic Meets now that Ra is doing better!!

Deal! See you tomorrow!

Here we are again; another month gone by, (hey, you could all use this pre-trippie all by itself as a "see-how-fast-time-goes-by tool") and it's time for the TC3 to give themselves a little self-promotion. Everyone likes a little of THAT, and we just happened to want to be slightly blatant about it. Why not? It's our trip, right??

For those of you who may be new our drivel, here's the drill. Each month that we get closer to our D-Day, we get to move up in rank. We started out as Privates, which is a farse, cuz there's nothing private about a Trip report in the first place. Then, we moved up to the illustrious ranking of corporal. I can tell you I"m glad to be ditching that one today. It sounds like corpulent, which means fat or fleshy; it also sounds too much like corpse, and we certainly aren't going there. So happily, we are moving on to:

Sergeant

Granted, this is still a non-commissioned officer ranking, because we acknowledge we still don't have base housing yet. Next month, we WILL have that, and we can receive our commissed rank status!!! We are excited. So for now, we will march as sergeants which officially means:


"... a senior role of responsibility acting as second in command to a troop or platoon of up to 35 soldiers. You will be responsible for their conduct, discipline and performance. You will enjoy a wide range of career options and typically requires 12 years of service."

I"m not sure that we will have responsibility of ever being in command of 35 people- I'm thinking it's going to be hard enough to be in charge and command of ourselves (see confessions of a soldier)- everyone knows there are no guarantees after a Lapu Lapu. But I do like that little bit about having a wide range of options! Hmmmm... EPCOT or MK today?? Shall I have sushi or the cheese flight with dinner? Choices; sergeants get more!

I thought your family was the size of a platoon! :rotfl: I don't know how you do it! My sis-in-law is had a baby this morning so I took off to watch DD and my niece and the two of them and their bickering are about to drive me right over the edge! (Though is their defense I am pretty stressed out these days)

Carry on, Sergeant!

[KathyRN137]

Congratulations on your promotion! :yay:


Kathy

[TarzansKat]

I think that pirates in some sort of way WERE soldiers; just as dedicated to their cause as we are, in a pirate-y sort of way. :thumbsup2

HA! Thank you for attempting to justify my devil may care behavior. :lmao:

[that's nice]

UUUUUUUUUmMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Yeah.

Well then.... I guess I need to post more often then!:hyper:

When you 'guys' (ladies) are speaking about lady things, I usually stay out of it!

Sergeant

"... a senior role of responsibility acting as second in command to a troop or platoon of up to 35 soldiers. You will be responsible for their conduct, discipline and performance. You will enjoy a wide range of career options and typically requires 12 years of service."

I"m not sure that we will have responsibility of ever being in command of 35 people- I'm thinking it's going to be hard enough to be in charge and command of ourselves (see confessions of a soldier)- everyone knows there are no guarantees after a Lapu Lapu. But I do like that little bit about having a wide range of options! Hmmmm... EPCOT or MK today?? Shall I have sushi or the cheese flight with dinner? Choices; sergeants get more!

Maybe you guys can be in charge of 35 chocolate covered strawberries or 35 drinks around the world.

Maybe you can fly 35 people down to be in charge of.... I know 3 who will volunteer! :worship:

[All7OfUs]

I was gone when the incident happened and when I came back to the table, she says to me "I hate you for leaving me alone with creepy perv Goofy!" She was already scared of him from the inappropriate Goofy we met at LTT a few trips back and then it happens to her again! :rotfl2: I said to her, "Next time...wear no makeup and a turtle neck. That should scare him off." :rotfl:

Maybe next time, she should train with TC3 (That's "The Chosen 3"). We could teach her some serious military-style anti-creepy-perv-Goofy action, or she could whisper in his ear the dollar amount that Obama's healthcare plan is going to raise her and her great-grandchildren's taxes- that'll scare him off too.

Oh no! :scared1: Don't tell me you had to use a dictionary! Sorry I was MIA! I am tired of remembering everything for everyone! We need to stage a rebellion though I guess that wouldn't not be very good conduct for a platoon of soliders.

I love your math and I am sure Maroo will be great at keeping you on track!


I thought your family was the size of a platoon! :rotfl: I don't know how you do it! My sis-in-law is had a baby this morning so I took off to watch DD and my niece and the two of them and their bickering are about to drive me right over the edge! (Though is their defense I am pretty stressed out these days)

Carry on, Sergeant!

Yup, I had to break out my friend Webster--- he comes in handy when Jen is MIA.

As for staging an "I can't be responsible for everyone" rebellion, we should consider how badly things would fall apart if we didn't. My motto, "If you want it done right, do it yourself."

Maroo will have to do the math- I simply cannot keep track of all the names and functions of the Bouncebacks she keeps talking about! I just trust her that she can score us a great deal AND keep track of it all.

Our family is the 1/5 the size of a platoon. See, I can do simple-ish math; 7/35 is 1/5, right?? If so, then I'd need and additional 28 people to order around. I'll bet I can find a Brazilian tour group to tell they cannot cut in front of me- no matter how much they "don't speak English".

Congratulations on your promotion! :yay:


Kathy

Thanks!, Kathy! It just means that another month has passed by, and we're that much closer to being on our way! :banana:

HA! Thank you for attempting to justify my devil may care behavior. :lmao:

Anytime, love! Savvy?

Well then.... I guess I need to post more often then!:hyper:

When you 'guys' (ladies) are speaking about lady things, I usually stay out of it!

Maybe you guys can be in charge of 35 chocolate covered strawberries or 35 drinks around the world.

Maybe you can fly 35 people down to be in charge of.... I know 3 who will volunteer! :worship:

I don't blame you for staying out of ladies' "stuff". It can become rather inane. But, I do adore your idea of the strawberries. I think I could eat 1/3 of 35 (that'd be around 11- just in case you all are still doubting my math abilities) . As for drinking around the world.... About 1, give or take 1/2, is all it takes these days. But coming up, there will be a post dedicated to my astute research on the various concoctions I wouldn't mind trying if the fancy strikes me. (I occassionally hit the dining boards besides the TR boards)

Maybe you and Mel should think about coming down next year and joining us??!! There's always room for more DIS-ers, right?? :confused3

[maroo]

Hi guys!!

What in the world am I doing up at 1 AM??

Magic Meets!!!!

I am going to be learning all kinds of cool stuff.

I have heard a rumor...(not here)...that they are going to be releasing "GOOD" deals in a week or so for 2010 packages. The Dining went up to about $42 per person for 2010.

Just sayin...

[All7OfUs]

YOU MADE IT! YOU MADE IT!! :banana:

See you're already learning all kinds of handy-dandy stuff for trip!! I knew you'd come through for us! :thumbsup2

You're up cuz you're excited! How could you NOT be??! :dance3:

$42!! for dining? :scared1: I can't wait to hear what the deals are; it may just directly impact MY wallet.... just sayin'... :confused3

[All7OfUs]

There's always a first for everything! I'll bet it was the first time tea had ever been tossed into the sea in protest against high taxes at the Boston harbor. The Chinese were the first to employ explosives in battle, and the catapult was first proven to be a weapon of superior force in the battle at Syracuse.

Each "first" brought wonder and awe to the combatants, and undoubtedly to the opposition as well. In fact, I daresay, they may have even brought a sense of wonderment and expectation.

I now introduce you to the first purchases of the TC3!!!






http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/DSCI04062.jpg


Yes, these have instilled wonderment and expectation. They conjure up visions of revelling in victory during our Week of Independence among so many other worthy soldiers, who have fought the long fight of securing their own weeks of freedom.

This occassion marks the beginning of perhaps a long string of laying in provisions. For the TC3 must be a well-outfitted regiment. No sloppy fatigues will do for these savvy looking soldiers!! If you'd like to know where we scored such groovy looking attire, PM us, and we can give you the lowdown on where to secure them.

Marching in style,

Your Savvy Sergeants

[TarzansKat]

Here I am, getting ready to read a new chappie, and lookie, lookie! :goodvibes

I'm tickled, and you know why. :goodvibes

[If U Had Wings]

Very snazzy! Looks like the perfect uniform for the troops.:)

[All7OfUs]

Here I am, getting ready to read a new chappie, and lookie, lookie! :goodvibes

I'm tickled, and you know why. :goodvibes

I DO know why...

Now, WHO's the enabler?!! ;)

Very snazzy! Looks like the perfect uniform for the troops.:)

Why thank you very much!! My friend does very nice work.

[that's nice]

I love the shirts!

Are you going to wear tie-dyed shorts with those?:wizard:

[JPFamilyMom]

:cheer2::cheer2: For the first purchase, very nice:thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

I love the shirts!

Are you going to wear tie-dyed shorts with those?:wizard:

If I wore shorts, it'd be a scary matter indeed! Besides they are NOT regulation attire. I think a soldier wearing a giant target on their butt, would be a very silly thing to do indeed!!!

:cheer2::cheer2: For the first purchase, very nice:thumbsup2

I really like them!! And it feels like we are off to a very nice start with them!

[tinkgurl]

Those tie-dye shirts are awesome! My favorite one is the one in the middle.

[All7OfUs]

Those tie-dye shirts are awesome! My favorite one is the one in the middle.

I love them all, but the middle one is not either of ours. Maroo's is on the right, and mine is on the left. I think one is being made for ThePreacher'sWife, but I haven't seen it yet....

[KathyRN137]

...I think a soldier wearing a giant target on their butt, would be a very silly thing to do indeed!!!


:lmao:


Kathy

[All7OfUs]

Glad you can appreciate DANGER when it is eminent!!! (Jen, I know you're at Magic Meets, but help me out on this one!!!)

[All7OfUs]

Earlier, maroo posted this update on her PTR, but thought that some of you who aren't following that might want to hear what she has to say about her time at Pennsylvania at Magic Meets.

Here is an update on how her time is going. Obviously, she is WAY more celebrity than I am- maybe there will be an ALPHA soldier afterall... :confused3

You can follow her on Twitter or at www.wdwtoday.com or on facebook at www.facebook/maroo.com She also says she will update her PTR as well.

Magic Meets

I am going to attempt a "live" report from Magic Meets. For those of you guys that have Twitter - I am maroo268 and you can follow me there. I will have lots of tweets this weekend!


My trip started out with a bang yesterday. I had a limited amount of time to get from work, to home to get my stuff and Muffin, and to the airport. We have a small airport, but I still have to be there early enough to check in. As I was leaving work I noticed that I left the inside light on in my car.... Yep - battery was DEAD!

How on earth am I going to make my plane? But a quick call to security and a plea to hurry had me jumped off and going in less than 10 minutes. Home. Get Muffin. To the airport.

I checked in and must have looked harried, because the nice lady decided I deserved a little pixie dust and let Muffin fly free. $100 savings! Woo Hoo!!

My first flight was interesting. A nice lady named Jasmine was across the aisle from me and she was petrified of flying. First flight. She was so freaked out that someone in front of her gave her a teddy bear! So I spent most of that 2 hour flight trying to reassure her.

My second flight was uneventful. Shuttle to the hotel was perfect!

I have an awesome room that has an internal hallway door AND a door to the outside so that I can easily let Muffin out.

I did not sleep well. Muffin kept waking me up - she even barked a few times when she heard a strange noise (and there are plenty of those!).

I made a "cheat sheet" yesterday for the WDW Today team (Matt Hochberg, Mike Newell, Mike Scopa and Len Testa, but he is not here) to use tomorrow when they have a LIVE webcast all day. They are raising money for Make a Wish and I figured they could use some information about Wish Trips and some neat stories from the DIS to help raise even more money for Make a Wish during their webcast.

So I walked over to the Convention Area today, but only found closed doors with big signs that said not to come in - Magic In Progress! But I was just about to leave when two men walked out one of the doors. Here is how this conversation went....


Maroo: Sirs, Do you mind telling me where I....

Mike Newell: Mary! I recognize you! (Puts hand out to shake my hand) I am Mike Newell.

Maroo: *thinking - OMG!* How did you recognize ME? You are exactly who I was looking for!

Mike Newell: I am glad you found me! I recognize you from your Facebook page picture. Mary, meet Mike Scopa (the man standing beside him!)

I shake hands with Mike Scopa. Mike Newell explains that I am the auction winner and we sat there talking for several minutes. Then they asked if I had met Deb Wills yet and I said No - but that I hoped to meet her this weekend.

But they went and got her right away to come meet me. She was so nice! They had a photographer take our picture.

We all stood around talking about how I got hooked on Disney. They were shocked that I was such a "newbie" and that I had come solo. Mike Newell even asked if my Mom was with me. LOL My Mom doesn't even know I am here.

Then Matt Hochberg walked up with his wife. They introduced me to him, too. We talked about the fact that Twitter was down since it got hacked yesterday!

We talked for a while. They are so nice!

You would think I would want to take pictures of them or with them...but honestly, our conversation was so informal and they are just people that I thought taking a picture of them would be a little (ok a lot) strange!

But I am here!!

In a few minutes Jen is going to come pick me up (and Muffin!) and we are going to spend the afternoon hanging out!

Then tonight we have a "Meet Before the Magic" party (limited to only 100 people!), a Celebrity Magic Tunes event and a Karaoke Party.

I am so excited!!

This may be my last Magic Meets update for a while. But you can follow me on Twitter and I will be updating that all weekend long. My Twitter ID is maroo268.

[LindaBabe]

Dang, Maroo! IF I had known you'd be at Magic meets, I'd have MADE the time and money to get there! Have a FUN time!

[mncherokee]

I am trying to catch-up on this pre-trippee since I have been... occupied with the live stage. Is there anyway to summarize what has happened since... oh, I don't know... perhaps Nashville:confused3?

I think I made it to page 18, but may have missed some along the way.

[ThePreachersWife]

Hello all. I haven't posted in a while as I have been on vacation in remote Idaho vacationing at the lake of priests (also known as Priest Lake). When I returned, work and school board duties have taken my time:) But I have enjoyed the updates as I read through all the crazy postings....my I guess I am going to have to come up with a few shortcomings of myself, which I hate to admit that I have but everyone knows exists. I will think on those for a while....but I do love the tie dye clothes. They are so cool:banana: All is well with the Preachers family as all are home now and we have shuffled rooms to accommodate all 5 kids being back home. And we have a new addition to our home. The girls brought home a kitty only 5 weeks old that we are nursing to health. Interesting life we lead....

So my thoughts are turned to our trip in a year and I am in desperate need of it!!!! I am dreaming of the magical feeling as I enter under the welcome sign and plan my day with my old and new friends. I can't wait to sip a "rita" and dip in a pool in the sunshine!!!! Ahahaha the life of the women that have earned a trip of freedom away:)

My unique shortcomings.

1. I must have at least one dr. pepper a day or I get grumpy.

2. I must have sun and the hotter the better. We had 107 degrees here and I was the only one happy.

3. I am always cold.

4. The older I get, the less I am able to stay up until 2 am and get up 7 am and be happy. I do need my sleep to be pleasant (at least 8 hours).

5. Super slow people drive me nuts when I am ready to go and trying to get somewhere.....what are they thinking? This seems to be a unanimous thing....

6. I have a cough that is always with me....especially when I am physically active. It drives everyone nuts but I can't do anything about it so just know that it is part of me and my "thorn in the flesh" that makes me unique.

Ok, I will think of a million more but that is my list right now.

I have a few more pet peeves but they have to do with teenagers (in my house) and won't have anything to do with this trip!!!!!

Looking forward to reading more of this:lovestruc

[jenb1023]

I love them all, but the middle one is not either of ours. Maroo's is on the right, and mine is on the left. I think one is being made for ThePreacher'sWife, but I haven't seen it yet....

I may know the recipient of the middle shirt (and it is very nice BTW). :rolleyes1

Glad you can appreciate DANGER when it is eminent!!! (Jen, I know you're at Magic Meets, but help me out on this one!!!)

Sorry I wasn't here for you! It is actually imminent (eminent is a word but with a different meaning).

Dang, Maroo! IF I had known you'd be at Magic meets, I'd have MADE the time and money to get there! Have a FUN time!

Magic Meets was great! I am sorry you didn't come. Next year, they are doing a Royal Caribbean cruise for Magic Meets which is really disappointing to me since I live in Camp Hill, PA (two miles from where Magic Meets was held). Meeting Mary (Maroo) and hanging out with people that get the Disney thing was awesome! I am thinking about doing a PTR for my October trip and if I do I want to put in a mini Magic Meets TR so I don't want to say too much yet.

TK - I have a cute kid comment for you (well for everyone). So yesterday, DD (Age 5) says to Maroo about her Southern accent - "Miss Mary you've been here for two days so why are you still talking Mississippi?" :rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

Dang, Maroo! IF I had known you'd be at Magic meets, I'd have MADE the time and money to get there! Have a FUN time!

Hello!! Is this the first time we've seen you around these parts?? If so, WELCOME!!! :welcome: WELCOME! Indeed, it is a shame you couldn't make it to PA! I'm sure maroo would have loved to have had you along. :yay:

I am trying to catch-up on this pre-trippee since I have been... occupied with the live stage. Is there anyway to summarize what has happened since... oh, I don't know... perhaps Nashville:confused3?

I think I made it to page 18, but may have missed some along the way.

Welcome back! I have been checking your ptr for updates and pictures of the performances, and I'll go there after I post here. (Was my post on yours helpful about posting pix?) I'm so glad you had a great time; what an excellent way to spend a summer together as a family!

Only page 18- you DO have a ways to catch up. But if it helps, it did make a Table of Contents with links on the first page for quicker reading (if you want to skip the chit-chat). Anyway, welcome to the insanity, once again!

Hello all. I haven't posted in a while as I have been on vacation in remote Idaho vacationing at the lake of priests (also known as Priest Lake). When I returned, work and school board duties have taken my time:) But I have enjoyed the updates as I read through all the crazy postings....my I guess I am going to have to come up with a few shortcomings of myself, which I hate to admit that I have but everyone knows exists. I will think on those for a while....but I do love the tie dye clothes. They are so cool:banana: All is well with the Preachers family as all are home now and we have shuffled rooms to accommodate all 5 kids being back home. And we have a new addition to our home. The girls brought home a kitty only 5 weeks old that we are nursing to health. Interesting life we lead....

First off, welcome back!! It's been far too long since you've joined in!!! HA!

Glad you like the shirts! ;)

Concerning cats... we've brought home several abandoned kittens here, but they've everyone died! It was awful, and now my kids have learned to not bring them home anymore.


So my thoughts are turned to our trip in a year and I am in desperate need of it!!!! I am dreaming of the magical feeling as I enter under the welcome sign and plan my day with my old and new friends. I can't wait to sip a "rita" and dip in a pool in the sunshine!!!! Ahahaha the life of the women that have earned a trip of freedom away:)

We are all in desperate need of this trip. Ritas by the pool? I can very much handle that! How 'bout a Lapu Lapu in the Poly??

Yes, it really is a magical feeling sailing under that welcome sign, and I can totally imagine us screaching like little children as we do so! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!
My unique shortcomings. (You have some??!!! :rolleyes1)
1. I must have at least one dr. pepper a day or I get grumpy.

We better Garden Grocer that one; I'm not sure they have any on property... anyone know for sure??

2. I must have sun and the hotter the better. We had 107 degrees here and I was the only one happy.

Me too, baby! But I do get a bit grouchy if it's humid AND hot!

3. I am always cold.

Is this why we are such great friends? We are so alike!!!

4. The older I get, the less I am able to stay up until 2 am and get up 7 am and be happy. I do need my sleep to be pleasant (at least 8 hours).

Again, same here. But trust me... you won't want to stay in bed when a whole new park day awaits you! And it IS hard to leave when the park is still open. :rolleyes1

5. Super slow people drive me nuts when I am ready to go and trying to get somewhere.....what are they thinking? This seems to be a unanimous thing....

It sure does! Move it, people!!!

6. I have a cough that is always with me....especially when I am physically active. It drives everyone nuts but I can't do anything about it so just know that it is part of me and my "thorn in the flesh" that makes me unique.

I think you think it bugs people; it really doesn't. Don't worry about it! If you can deal with the freaking gag-a-woman, then I can deal with "Suzy Q. Coughy Pants"!

Ok, I will think of a million more but that is my list right now.

I have a few more pet peeves but they have to do with teenagers (in my house) and won't have anything to do with this trip!!!!!

Darn tootin'-- they ALL stay home, this time!

Looking forward to reading more of this:lovestruc

Hope you can get on more often, now that the summer is over. Routine should set in soon. :thumbsup2

I may know the recipient of the middle shirt (and it is very nice BTW). :rolleyes1

Sorry I wasn't here for you! It is actually imminent (eminent is a word but with a different meaning).

Magic Meets was great! I am sorry you didn't come. Next year, they are doing a Royal Caribbean cruise for Magic Meets which is really disappointing to me since I live in Camp Hill, PA (two miles from where Magic Meets was held). Meeting Mary (Maroo) and hanging out with people that get the Disney thing was awesome! I am thinking about doing a PTR for my October trip and if I do I want to put in a mini Magic Meets TR so I don't want to say too much yet.

TK - I have a cute kid comment for you (well for everyone). So yesterday, DD (Age 5) says to Maroo about her Southern accent - "Miss Mary you've been here for two days so why are you still talking Mississippi?" :rotfl:

So glad you like that middle shirt!! ;) Waiting for pix, by the way!

Yeah, I knew I had messed that word up! Homonyms can be killer sometimes! I especially like immigrate and emigrate!

You mean you're going on a trip in October, and haven't started your PTR???!!! :scared1: You do realize this one is for NEXT year, right??!!! :lmao: It will indeed take some serious groupies to hang out with us for THAT long! :rotfl2:

You know what's even funnier?? Every time I get on the phone with Mary, I start talking with a Suthin' accent!! It's so easy to pick up and fun to drawl out all those vowels. :rotfl2:

[KathyRN137]

Hello all. I haven't posted in a while as I have been on vacation in remote Idaho...

Welcome back, Lee Ann! :wave:


Kathy

[that's nice]

After all these confessions, we are going to have to see where some problems are going to arise...... like 8 hours of sleep -vs- 8am ADR's or belching -vs- gagging -vs- (ahhhmmm) 'tooting'.

I hope your trip comes fast,, I can't wait to see how this is going to turn out! LOL:rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

After all these confessions, we are going to have to see where some problems are going to arise...... like 8 hours of sleep -vs- 8am ADR's or belching -vs- gagging -vs- (ahhhmmm) 'tooting'.

I hope your trip comes fast,, I can't wait to see how this is going to turn out! LOL:rotfl:


You do understand you will have to be one seriously dedicated groupie for this PTR, cuz (maybe some of you don't realize...) this trip isn't until Sept., 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, we'll have to clear the room pretty quickly between all of our minor character flaws.

I've made up new names for all of us, "The gag-a-rator", "Suzy Q. Coughy Pants" and (maroo made this up for herself in her Sarah's Going to Africa TR) "Grumpy Butt" . Granted, she's only that a very, very once in a while! Like when people try to steal chairs from her table... :confused3

[that's nice]

You do understand you will have to be one seriously dedicated groupie for this PTR, cuz (maybe some of you don't realize...) this trip isn't until Sept., 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, we'll have to clear the room pretty quickly between all of our minor character flaws.

I've made up new names for all of us, "The gag-a-rator", "Suzy Q. Coughy Pants" and (maroo made this up for herself in her Sarah's Going to Africa TR) "Grumpy Butt" . Granted, she's only that a very, very once in a while! Like when people try to steal chairs from her table... :confused3

You know.. I was thinking about that (9/10) when I was writing my last obnoxious and probably dumb comments.

This could be one of the longest PTR's ever. You guys should have everything IRONED out by next September (insert ironing smily here)(:iron)

You might be able to eliminate some problems like-- lack of sleep. Suzy Q. Coughy Pants has over a year to bank some extra hours of sleep she can cash in on the trip!!!:rotfl:

[All7OfUs]

NOWAY! Your comments make me laugh hysterically!

I am SURE everything will be worked out wonderfully in a year's time. Maroo will learn to eat her vegetables, LeeAnn can bank her sleep, and I can practice telling everyone to hurry up every morning!! I like to hear, "Yes, ma'am!".

[StefaniLyn]

Hello. Long time lurker, first time poster, I think. Have I posted here before? :confused3 I can't remember. Just ignore me if I have, lol.

PreachersWife, just wanted to say Hello from another school board member. I'm in my 2nd year of a 3 year term. Are you enjoying being on the board?

Maroo, I hope you made it home safely from MagicMeets. Please know that Rachel is often in our thoughts and always in our prayers.

and All7OfUs - Just wanted to let you know I LOVE your writing! You are hilarious! Also, you are the cause of many glares from DH as he tries to sleep and I'm :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl: while reading your PTR. WHEN (notice I didn't say IF) you complete this PTR you should all get your name in Guiness or something! It has to be some sort of record!

[All7OfUs]

Hello. Long time lurker, first time poster, I think. Have I posted here before? :confused3 I can't remember. Just ignore me if I have, lol.

PreachersWife, just wanted to say Hello from another school board member. I'm in my 2nd year of a 3 year term. Are you enjoying being on the board?

Maroo, I hope you made it home safely from MagicMeets. Please know that Rachel is often in our thoughts and always in our prayers.

and All7OfUs - Just wanted to let you know I LOVE your writing! You are hilarious! Also, you are the cause of many glares from DH as he tries to sleep and I'm :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl: while reading your PTR. WHEN (notice I didn't say IF) you complete this PTR you should all get your name in Guiness or something! It has to be some sort of record!

Yes, I think this is your first post here!!! Congratulations! You have now been enlisted to join forces with the TC3 Freedom Fighters. You will be forced to march through all kinds of ridiculous speeches of absolutely meaningless jabber, and put up with our self-agrandizment often. HA!! Seriously, thanks for your sweet comments. Really, I don't consider myself that great of a writer, although I do enjoy it. :lovestruc It is one of the few things that keeps me sane, while living about as far away from WDW as one can get!! :rotfl2::dance3:

Yes, we very much intend to scare people off for the entire year, and in the end we will salute all who hang in there with us for the whole year and almost half!!! Maybe we should offer a consolation prize for those of you who can answer the occasional quiz questions. LOL!

I sincerely hope we can keep all you peeps entertained for than long! I've been told (off) once that I have a lot to say. :lmao:

[MKBekka]

WOW!!! LeeAnn, you're back!! :woohoo: I think you should post more. Oh here, :idea: I have an idea that will fix your problem- you can DIS when you're at work- like Maroo!!! :lmao:

[TarzansKat]

1. I must have at least one dr. pepper a day or I get grumpy.

I don't see anything wrong with this.


2. I must have sun and the hotter the better. We had 107 degrees here and I was the only one happy.

I'm not a sun worshipper, but I don't mind the heat in Florida at all.

Especially if it means I need a slushie margarita to cool myself off.


3. I am always cold.

Ditto, with the exception of Florida heat.


4. The older I get, the less I am able to stay up until 2 am and get up 7 am and be happy. I do need my sleep to be pleasant (at least 8 hours).

I was never, ever good at this, so I hear ya!


5. Super slow people drive me nuts when I am ready to go and trying to get somewhere.....what are they thinking? This seems to be a unanimous thing....

This drives me nuts, too! I'm starting to think I need to hang out with you people more often.


6. I have a cough that is always with me....especially when I am physically active. It drives everyone nuts but I can't do anything about it so just know that it is part of me and my "thorn in the flesh" that makes me unique.

I'm sure the girls can accept that!

Except, I would take that opportunity to work something into it, like, :::coughcough"INeedADoleWhip"coughcough:::

You know, so they get the hint! ;)

I may know the recipient of the middle shirt (and it is very nice BTW). :rolleyes1

:goodvibes


TK - I have a cute kid comment for you (well for everyone). So yesterday, DD (Age 5) says to Maroo about her Southern accent - "Miss Mary you've been here for two days so why are you still talking Mississippi?" :rotfl:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Thank you for sharing that, it puts a smile on my face this morning! :thumbsup2


I've made up new names for all of us, "The gag-a-rator", "Suzy Q. Coughy Pants" and (maroo made this up for herself in her Sarah's Going to Africa TR) "Grumpy Butt" . Granted, she's only that a very, very once in a while! Like when people try to steal chairs from her table... :confused3

:rotfl2:


I like to hear, "Yes, ma'am!".

I just had a Forrest Gump moment.

"YES, DRILL SARGEANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[jenb1023]

So glad you like that middle shirt!! ;) Waiting for pix, by the way!

Yeah, I knew I had messed that word up! Homonyms can be killer sometimes! I especially like immigrate and emigrate!

You mean you're going on a trip in October, and haven't started your PTR???!!! :scared1: You do realize this one is for NEXT year, right??!!! :lmao: It will indeed take some serious groupies to hang out with us for THAT long! :rotfl2:

You know what's even funnier?? Every time I get on the phone with Mary, I start talking with a Suthin' accent!! It's so easy to pick up and fun to drawl out all those vowels. :rotfl2:

I know - I need to download pics and compare with Maroo. We were taking pics with both cameras so I have no idea who has what shots and who has better photos. I also realized that I should have taken more photos.

Homonyms are killers! The one that people seem to use incorrectly most often that drives me the craziest are effect and affect.

I've never written a PTR or TR so I am just not sure that it would be interesting enough for anyone to read. Though I do think I may give it a whirl and start one this week.

NOWAY! Your comments make me laugh hysterically!

I am SURE everything will be worked out wonderfully in a year's time. Maroo will learn to eat her vegetables, LeeAnn can bank her sleep, and I can practice telling everyone to hurry up every morning!! I like to hear, "Yes, ma'am!".

I can attest that Maroo does indeed eat vegetables! Well, I can attest to the fact that Maroo voluntarily but a scoop of vegetable medley on her plate. I was too busy eating since lunch wasn't until 1:30pm to notice if she actually ate them but I am pretty sure she did.

[All7OfUs]

This drives me nuts, too! I'm starting to think I need to hang out with you people more often.

Except, I would take that opportunity to work something into it, like, :::coughcough"INeedADoleWhip"coughcough:::

You know, so they get the hint! ;)
morning! :thumbsup2



:rotfl2:

I just had a Forrest Gump moment.

"YES, DRILL SARGEANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I'm thinking so too! You should PM me.... a year away is plenty enough time to plan a bigger ladies' gettaway. (I'm not kidding!)

It wouldn't take much for us to take a hint on a Dole Whip... like maybe walking by Aloha Isle? :confused3

I know - I need to download pics and compare with Maroo. We were taking pics with both cameras so I have no idea who has what shots and who has better photos. I also realized that I should have taken more photos.

Homonyms are killers! The one that people seem to use incorrectly most often that drives me the craziest are effect and affect.

I've never written a PTR or TR so I am just not sure that it would be interesting enough for anyone to read. Though I do think I may give it a whirl and start one this week.

I can attest that Maroo does indeed eat vegetables! Well, I can attest to the fact that Maroo voluntarily but a scoop of vegetable medley on her plate. I was too busy eating since lunch wasn't until 1:30pm to notice if she actually ate them but I am pretty sure she did.

I'm sure you guys will work it out, and we'll get to see some fun in the making. :thumbsup2

Yes, yes, and amen to "affect" and "effect"!!!! Verb vs. noun .... :confused3
Not hard.

I'm sure we'd all be very interested in your plans. Go for it, girl!

I want proof!! maroo, did you eat them??