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[maroo]

I am studying for the SAT, and I share my cousin's opinion-"SAT is short for SATAN" :lmao: I hate that zillion-mile thick book...

I feel your pain.

I am helping Lauren study for the ACT.

I think I took a class to prepare for the ACT.

[All7OfUs]

She better work on the spelling first!!;)

Ok, who spell checked that for her???!!!

[MKBekka]

I feel your pain.

I am helping Lauren study for the ACT.

I think I took a class to prepare for the ACT.

where does she want to go?

She better work on the spelling first!!;)

Ok, who spell checked that for her???!!!

It's not my spelling, it's my typing. :)

[maroo]

where does she want to go?



It's not my spelling, it's my typing. :)

Well...this may sound strange...but she really doesn't get as much choice. She will probably stay close to home since this is where all of her care is...

She also has to basically go where they have an opening for disability housing. Housing will probably make the decision for her.


But..she is also looking into going to Seminary. So...who knows?


She better work on the spelling first!!;)

Ok, who spell checked that for her???!!!

Guilty. :guilty:

I always correct spelling in quoted posts...if I see it. I just can't stand to have the text underlined in red. OCD. I know.

[If U Had Wings]

Congrats to your son on his SAT's that's fantastic! You have every right to be a proud momma. :goodvibes

[eandesmom]

Guilty. :guilty:

I always correct spelling in quoted posts...if I see it. I just can't stand to have the text underlined in red. OCD. I know.

Ok that's pretty funny

[All7OfUs]

It's not my spelling, it's my typing. :)

That's what they all say...



But..she is also looking into going to Seminary. So...who knows?




Guilty. :guilty:

I always correct spelling in quoted posts...if I see it. I just can't stand to have the text underlined in red. OCD. I know.

Really? That's very cool!! She'd very good at that- esp. counselling! (I'll bet that's spelled wrong! :lmao:)

You OCD- I don't think so! ;)

Congrats to your son on his SAT's that's fantastic! You have every right to be a proud momma. :goodvibes

Hey Crissy!!! Thanks! 79%, 81%, and 89% ain't too shabby! Now let's see if he can be as wise and smart with this first ever girlfriend of his! :love:

Ok that's pretty funny

Always some good laughs over this way...

Speaking of which...

My girls are telling me I have to tell you another little incident that happened about 10 years ago. I promise, there will be more pre-trip planning stuff coming very soon, but I need the weekend to re-group and think about where we're going with this first.

Meanwhile sit back and enjoy...

My dad is one of those rare people with a knack for making people feel comfortable and welcome! He is full of great stories and trivia, and loves to talk and hang out over a beer or cup of tea- whichever the situation requires.

He is also a retired anesthesiologist. He LOVED his job, saying it was both challenging and never routine. Generally, he got along with all the OR staff and surgeons, but a few actually did make his poop list. The arrogant, "I don't need you, or anyone else" types mostly.

One day, he happened to be working with one of these "not so high on his E-ticket list" of surgeons, who happened to be doing a bowel resection. Not being in the know as far as what the heck that means, I'll just quote him, and tell you it was a bowel resection. I guess it probably amounts to a fair amount of cutting here and there, and probably involves a bit of sewing up as well.

All of a sudden toward the end of the procedure, the room got really quiet, and people started looking at each other with that nervous, furtive sort of glance, which meant, "did you fart?" There were about 10 people either in the OR, or who were coming and going, and each one certainly had the same thing going on in their wondering little minds. But the surgeon had something far more alarming going on in his. Either someone farted, or he had just nicked the bowel and had to find his mistake. So he asked, "If someone just farted, they need to fess up right now!"

Do you really think someone is going to fess a fart with 10 other people standing around. Ummm, no.

Dad sat there with quite a grin on his masked face for about 1/2 an hour while the surgeon searched in vain for a tear that was never there.

Well, it's weekend time, so I'll wish you all a very pleasant one, if I don't talk to you before it's over. Meantime, many Disney dreams and Magical family moments!!

[eandesmom]

I like your dad

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

[Sleepingbooty]

:rotfl::rotfl: What a kidder, your dad!:lmao: That's almost as good as your Hoop de View story!

Boy, this thread's been busy this week - took me a while to get all caught up.
Liesa, that's awesome news about your son's SAT scores - wowza :scared1:

[All7OfUs]

I like your dad

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


He's a pretty funny guy, that one!! Love him to pieces!


:rotfl::rotfl: What a kidder, your dad!:lmao: That's almost as good as your Hoop de View story!

Boy, this thread's been busy this week - took me a while to get all caught up.
Liesa, that's awesome news about your son's SAT scores - wowza :scared1:

It has been busy!! Over the weekend I'll be thinking about what we'll be doing during the month of Novemeber. 10 months of nonsense seems like forever, but so far it has really gone by pretty fast. Being here helps pass the time, for sure!

Thanks for the congrats!!

[jordanyosh]

i think your dad and I would get along just fine

[winkers]

that must have been a stong one , if it smelled that bad.:lmao::lmao:

to my mom's dismay, I still find farts extremely amusing.:rotfl2:

[that's nice]

Hurray for Dad!!!!!!

I can't imagine standing there and letting the surgeon 'explore' for a 1/2 an hour!!!!!!!:worship::worship:

That story is too funny!!!!!! LOLOL:lmao:

[maroo]

It's counseling... But I won't correct your spelling. :rolleyes1

And you are so right...there is NO way I am actually OCD. ;)


Love the bowel resection story. Hilarious!


I got to meet Liesa's Dad when I met them in Nashville. Both of her parents are very nice. Her Dad is a trip!

We were having a discussion at the table that had to do with the population of Central Asiam countries, I believe... He was trying to verify a fact and pulled out his iPhone to Google it! :surfweb:

I loved that!

To see some young person on an iPhone is old hat - but to see a retired person pull out their iPhone and hop on the internet was totally cool! He scored MAJOR cool points with Lauren, too. :thumbsup2

[GreatBiscuit]

That's what they all say...



Really? That's very cool!! She'd very good at that- esp. counselling! (I'll bet that's spelled wrong! :lmao:)

You OCD- I don't think so! ;)



Hey Crissy!!! Thanks! 79%, 81%, and 89% ain't too shabby! Now let's see if he can be as wise and smart with this first ever girlfriend of his! :love:



Always some good laughs over this way...

Speaking of which...

My girls are telling me I have to tell you another little incident that happened about 10 years ago. I promise, there will be more pre-trip planning stuff coming very soon, but I need the weekend to re-group and think about where we're going with this first.

Meanwhile sit back and enjoy...

My dad is one of those rare people with a knack for making people feel comfortable and welcome! He is full of great stories and trivia, and loves to talk and hang out over a beer or cup of tea- whichever the situation requires.

He is also a retired anesthesiologist. He LOVED his job, saying it was both challenging and never routine. Generally, he got along with all the OR staff and surgeons, but a few actually did make his poop list. The arrogant, "I don't need you, or anyone else" types mostly.

One day, he happened to be working with one of these "not so high on his E-ticket list" of surgeons, who happened to be doing a bowel resection. Not being in the know as far as what the heck that means, I'll just quote him, and tell you it was a bowel resection. I guess it probably amounts to a fair amount of cutting here and there, and probably involves a bit of sewing up as well.

All of a sudden toward the end of the procedure, the room got really quiet, and people started looking at each other with that nervous, furtive sort of glance, which meant, "did you fart?" There were about 10 people either in the OR, or who were coming and going, and each one certainly had the same thing going on in their wondering little minds. But the surgeon had something far more alarming going on in his. Either someone farted, or he had just nicked the bowel and had to find his mistake. So he asked, "If someone just farted, they need to fess up right now!"

Do you really think someone is going to fess a fart with 10 other people standing around. Ummm, no.

Dad sat there with quite a grin on his masked face for about 1/2 an hour while the surgeon searched in vain for a tear that was never there.

Well, it's weekend time, so I'll wish you all a very pleasant one, if I don't talk to you before it's over. Meantime, many Disney dreams and Magical family moments!! :lmao: That Was AWESOME! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: That TOTALLY had me howling!

[JPFamilyMom]

ok, all caught up again, geez I missed a lot this week....

hoop de view....:rotfl:

bowel res...whatever....:lmao:

:yay::woohoo: SAT scores :cheer2::cheer2:

solo ressie add on's :thumbsup2

ok guess that covers it... meanwhile I'm booking this weekend, and our dates are gonna be set, cross fingers, at least for now

[MKBekka]

Well...this may sound strange...but she really doesn't get as much choice. She will probably stay close to home since this is where all of her care is...

She also has to basically go where they have an opening for disability housing. Housing will probably make the decision for her.


But..she is also looking into going to Seminary. So...who knows?


I always correct spelling in quoted posts...if I see it. I just can't stand to have the text underlined in red. OCD. I know.

you're not OCD!! I want to stay close to my family in the US, so can understand Lauren. I'm thinking Western Kentucky mostly. that means I'll be near-ish you! :)

i think your dad and I would get along just fine

the two of you together! that's a scary thought! :goodvibes

[All7OfUs]

A fly by check-in over here. A break in the quilting action-- I know what some of you are thinking, "Does "quilting" and "action" belong in the same sentence. Trust me, when women get together and hang out, there's always action. ;)

i think your dad and I would get along just fine

I'm sure you would- we could arrange for him to join us too, but after that story, I doubt you'd agree to room with him. :lmao:

that must have been a stong one , if it smelled that bad.:lmao::lmao:

to my mom's dismay, I still find farts extremely amusing.:rotfl2:

Must have...

Although, not very classy, potty humor makes me laugh; my DH always knows to exit when I burst out laughing out of the blue. I've been told I'm about as mature as a 7 year old in this dept.:confused3 There's something so carnal about it.

Hurray for Dad!!!!!!

I can't imagine standing there and letting the surgeon 'explore' for a 1/2 an hour!!!!!!!:worship::worship:

That story is too funny!!!!!! LOLOL:lmao:

I can. You do know that anesthesiologists get paid by the 15 minute intervals, right?? :lmao: Plus, it was beautiful payback.

It's counseling... But I won't correct your spelling. :rolleyes1

And you are so right...there is NO way I am actually OCD. ;)


Love the bowel resection story. Hilarious!


I got to meet Liesa's Dad when I met them in Nashville. Both of her parents are very nice. Her Dad is a trip!

We were having a discussion at the table that had to do with the population of Central Asiam countries, I believe... He was trying to verify a fact and pulled out his iPhone to Google it! :surfweb:

I loved that!

To see some young person on an iPhone is old hat - but to see a retired person pull out their iPhone and hop on the internet was totally cool! He scored MAJOR cool points with Lauren, too. :thumbsup2

I thought I biffed that one. Ahh well, I am OCD, and I didn't bother.

I'm glad he made you smile; he's actually quite good at that. And LOVES all things tech. GB, I think you'd get along with him too. Someday, maybe we can get him down deep in the heart of Texas. ;)

BTW, check your "Asian"---- I won't spell check you either, as a professional courtesy. :lmao:


:lmao: That Was AWESOME! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: That TOTALLY had me howling!

Glad I got your funny bone juices rolling!! I needed a good way to start my weekend off.

[All7OfUs]

ok, all caught up again, geez I missed a lot this week....

hoop de view....:rotfl:

bowel res...whatever....:lmao:

:yay::woohoo: SAT scores :cheer2::cheer2:

solo ressie add on's :thumbsup2

ok guess that covers it... meanwhile I'm booking this weekend, and our dates are gonna be set, cross fingers, at least for now

Hi Jessica!!

It's been a long time since I've seen you here!! Welcome back! I have checked your PTR everyday to see if there's anything new; hope you can update soon, now that you are close to getting a booking!! I'll check on Monday :)

you're not OCD!! I want to stay close to my family in the US, so can understand Lauren. I'm thinking Western Kentucky mostly. that means I'll be near-ish you! :)


The operative word there is NEAR-ISH. MS, is a long way off, I believer- like 10 hours?? I hope you'll always be close by!!

[reelmom]

Wow! I just read your PTR and I am so glad that I did. I can't wait to join in the fun as you plan for an awesome trip.

[winkers]

Although, not very classy, potty humor makes me laugh; my DH always knows to exit when I burst out laughing out of the blue. I've been told I'm about as mature as a 7 year old in this dept.:confused3 There's something so carnal about it.



a few years ago I was in walmart with my mom and younger brother. My mom is the prim and proper type who never passes gas and would die before admiting to it. My brother is the exact opposite.

The 3 of us were standing in an aisle when suddenly there was a semi loud "phttt".

I knew it had to be my brother, but I just had to tease my mom.

So, somewhat loudly I said "ewww, MOM!"

Instead of laughing and saying "yeah, right!" she turned bright red and scurried away.

I looked at my brother and he was bent over going in hysterics...he finally managed to get ahold of himself long enough to tell me that it had been Mom!

We were laughing so hard we nearly had to leave the store.

I felt bad because I had embarassed her, but oh it was so funny.

[Sleepingbooty]

Instead of laughing and saying "yeah, right!" she turned bright red and scurried away.

I looked at my brother and he was bent over going in hysterics...he finally managed to get ahold of himself long enough to tell me that it had been Mom!

We were laughing so hard we nearly had to leave the store.

I felt bad because I had embarassed her, but oh it was so funny.

Ooh you are MEAN, Winkers!:lmao:

Maroo, I wanted to tell you that I clicked on your link in your siggie to go back and read about Lauren's wish trip. OH MY GOSH you kept me in tears. I'm not quite finished yet, but I just wanted to tell you how much it moved me. I'd never read about a wish trip before. Lauren is a really special person - and so are you!

Happy Halloween everyone!

[All7OfUs]

Wow! I just read your PTR and I am so glad that I did. I can't wait to join in the fun as you plan for an awesome trip.

:welcome:
to the
party:!!

And I really mean that!! It is always very, very fun to get new readers to add to the zany fun we have here. As the weeks and months go by we'll be playing some fun games, needing lots of your help, as we navigate the mine-fields of Disney planning (ie. lack of park hours and ADR system guesswork :mad:), and just generally pass the time together as a group of folks who loves all things Disney (and a whole lot more).

We hope you stop by often! Most of the action seems to happen in the evenings around 8:00-10:00 Pacific Time, but we do get some VERY late nighters from the righthand side of the map too. Meantime, enjoy! :dance3:



a few years ago I was in walmart with my mom and younger brother. My mom is the prim and proper type who never passes gas and would die before admiting to it. My brother is the exact opposite.

The 3 of us were standing in an aisle when suddenly there was a semi loud "phttt".

I knew it had to be my brother, but I just had to tease my mom.

So, somewhat loudly I said "ewww, MOM!"

Instead of laughing and saying "yeah, right!" she turned bright red and scurried away.

I looked at my brother and he was bent over going in hysterics...he finally managed to get ahold of himself long enough to tell me that it had been Mom!

We were laughing so hard we nearly had to leave the store.

I felt bad because I had embarassed her, but oh it was so funny.

Ohhh, that's a great one!!! We do that all the time, but never around DH, who's a lot like your mom. Ah, well, we all need to have sort of checks and balance. :upsidedow

Ooh you are MEAN, Winkers!:lmao:

Maroo, I wanted to tell you that I clicked on your link in your siggie to go back and read about Lauren's wish trip. OH MY GOSH you kept me in tears. I'm not quite finished yet, but I just wanted to tell you how much it moved me. I'd never read about a wish trip before. Lauren is a really special person - and so are you!

Happy Halloween everyone!


Good morning- er, I mean evening! That was pretty mean, but hilariously funny too!! I don't care who I'm with or where I'm at, I can never keep a straight face- even if I'm by myself in a room. I think the Good Lord had a pretty funny sense of humor when he came up with that particular function. :lmao:

maroo's constantly going the extra mile!!! :cheer2: It's a good thing to have her on YOUR side; if you make her mad through injustice, WATCH OUT. maroo, you should have been a lawyer or maybe you should go to Washington and lobby. :confused3

[All7OfUs]

Good Moooooooooooooorning Blank-A-Stan.....

A new enemy has surfaced this weekend causing great distress among the ranks. Well, 2, actually...

The newest "7 Family" Enemy is the neighborhood sewer system. EWWWWW!!! Okay, so the city just went through and finished paving our road, and we're pretty sure they didn't put a manhole cover over a critical hole; remember to properly minefield the city, manholes are only optional. The soldiers themselves frequently remove them to finance their own spoils of war around here, like more vodka or a new cell phone. So, with asphalt plugging up the street, the manhole itself is brim full!! I'll leave that to you own imaginations. Somewhere, there is an aromatic ooze bomb sliming out somewhere, and for once, we are thankful it is NOT onto our territory!!! Sadly, someone in our neighborhood (the lowest in elevation) is bearing the brunt of this. So, now we will have to spend the day calling, and calling, and calling, and calling (you get the idea) for someone with a pooper pumper truck to suck out this most incredibly disgusting of enemy devices of warfare!!

I don't know about your weekends, but mine was actually pretty productive, and sewage wasn't the only thing that was stinking up the place. My househelper ( you do know you all have househelpers too, right, but they come in the form of pre-ground meat (the butcher), fast food resaurant workers, clothes dryers, vacuum cleaners, etc...) came home with a 10 pound head of Chinese cabbage. I only needed about 1 pound for using in a stir fry. :confused3 So, what's a good soldier to do with 10 pounds of Chinese cabbage- ummm, preserve it, of course. Do you know what preserved Chinese or "Napa" cabbage is called? Kim Chee!!! :eek: Yep, The Major General (me) spent a while chopping and spicing 10 pounds of cabbage to be left to fermenting and stinking up the house for the weekend. Ever smelled fermenting KimChee. I had a roommate at UC Irvine one year, and we made her get her own fridge cuz her KimChee stunk so bad. Funny how something that smells so vile can actually taste ok. :confused3

Hope they get the sewage cleaned out soon, I'm the only one who eats in these parts. :lmao:

Now, onto pre-trip planning...

I spent the rest of the weekend trying to decide where we're going to go next with our fun here. I also worked on a few little gifty type items, but can't share those, since they will be given to a certain someone who lurks around here sometimes. :rolleyes1 But, if we could make her promise to not look here for a couple of days, then I could....

Also had a night (yes, practically a whole night of insomnia) and wisely used it to refine the plans a bit. Things are certainly coming together nicely there.

Now, onto more pressing issues. An army engaged in a conflict certainly feels compelled to scout certain things out. This usually the responsibility of those in command, and might include a few of the following: the weaponry of the enemy force, possible strongholds of the opposition, transportation lines and methods, secret maneuvers, communication tactics, and a host of others. A General must carefully observe and discover the nuances that makes up his enemy (oops, typed enema there at first, aren't you glad I fixed that?- I guess that's on my brain, since that's what our manhole needs right now).

By now, you have guessed that at this point, I'll say that the TC3 is much in the same situation. In order to fully enjoy their conquered territory they will have to spend much time figuring out what their first priorities are in their newly occupied land of freedom. What is important to tackle first? What have they been waiting to see/ do/ enjoy most? Let's spend a while going over our lists of our TOP 10 Must see's/do's to while away the weeks. WEEKS?! WEEKS? you say? Well, remember we are hoping that maroo will post her's as well! And there are several parks, and (for me) 3 resorts, and DTD even too. Speaking of Downtown Disney, I want to start there. It's by tradition the first place I start my trip at. I love it there, and have yet to even see most of it. So, here it goes; my list of Must do's for DTD:

1) Eat somewhere there (sorry, I'm reserving the name for future game fun- remember that, it will help you later.)

2) Shop at Basin- Thanks, TK for that little gem of info.

3) Get a special souvenir at Once Upon a Toy Story (specifics also reserved for future installment)

4) Get a choco covered Rice Krispy Treat at Goofy's

5) Pick up some Legos for my kiddos

6) Take the boat over there from POR!

7) Wander through the 2/3 of it I haven't seen yet (ie, the defunct PI area)

8) Browse around in the Christmas and Kitchen and Arribas Bros. shops

9) Stay out of World of Disney (sorry all you mega shoppers, I just don't care for this one :flower3:)

10) Sample SOMETHING from Ghiradellis

11) *** Bonus*** Find a few Hidden Mickeys and grab some photos!

Well, did I miss anything?? Are there things you like to do that I've missed?? I know, I really should go into WoD, but I think this is a pretty long list, and I'd rather see new things. (Most of our time was eaten up in there last time)

Maroo?? Do you like DTD? Any favorites there??

[that's nice]

I'm glad you had a busy weekend... although I wish you didn't have to deal with sewers. :sad2: At least it isn't in your house!!

We checked out TrenD in DTD and they had a lot of clothes and other items that I haven't seen anywhere else. There are so many picture opportunities in DTD... have some fun with them!

Are you into the PINS? Check out the pin store. Even if you don't buy any, it is cool to see all the different pins.:idea:

[winkers]

are you sure it wasn't the KimChee that stunk and not the sewer?:eek:

I've never had that before...the kimchee, not the sewer,...is it similar to saurkraut?

I can't imagine a 10lb cabbage! or the stink that could cause if eaten by my boys.

[MKBekka]

Kimchee is good. The cabbage was so big that Little Sis took a sharpie and drew a face on it!! :rotfl: I like legos. When I was there two years ago, my brother and I found a lego snow board and a little frog in the big bins of legos we were buying legos out of. I think I would die of perfume poisoning if I went into Basin!! :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

Liesa,

Did you ever happen to post that you went to UC Irvine before this?

I was there from 80-88. I lived in Mesa Court for 4 years, 2 of them being the RA. 84-85 I was Intern for Mesa Court. 85-86 Interim Community Programmer for Mesa. 84-87 involved in Campus Crusade. 88 worked for the Cross Cultural Center....

[All7OfUs]

Liesa,

Did you ever happen to post that you went to UC Irvine before this?

I was there from 80-88. I lived in Mesa Court for 4 years, 2 of them being the RA. 84-85 I was Intern for Mesa Court. 85-86 Interim Community Programmer for Mesa. 84-87 involved in Campus Crusade. 88 worked for the Cross Cultural Center....

Yep, Mesa Court... that was me. But only for 2 quarters. There were 4 of us women in that apt. One Chinese gal, one Philipino, one Korean and me. I was quite outnumbered by the Asian domination- and loved it. Can you imagine the splendor of our refer?? (fridge, I mean, although, I can't guarantee there was not any of the other kind too).

I was there most of 1986, but moved out into an apt. for the spring/summer to work at Disney. Fun times that was!

[StefaniLyn]

Hmmm . . . . your list is quite comprehensive but may I suggest one small addition? You're on the dining plan, right? If you are, I think you should make a point to use at least one CS credit at Wolfgang Puck Express. We have eaten there several times on the dining plan and it is BY FAR the best CS food in all of WDW and the best value. HUGE portions, enough for leftovers or 2 adults to easily split a meal, and super-duper DELICIOUS!

[jordanyosh]

Yep, Mesa Court... that was me. But only for 2 quarters. There were 4 of us women in that apt. One Chinese gal, one Philipino, one Korean and me. I was quite outnumbered by the Asian domination- and loved it. Can you imagine the splendor of our refer?? (fridge, I mean, although, I can't guarantee there was not any of the other kind too).

I was there most of 1986, but moved out into an apt. for the spring/summer to work at Disney. Fun times that was!

I was at DL in 86...where did you work. I was in Frontierland/Adventureland Merchandise. My roommate worked Stage Door Cafe. Lots of friends worked at Plaza Inn/Plaza Pavilion.

[StefaniLyn]

Yep, Mesa Court... that was me. But only for 2 quarters. There were 4 of us women in that apt. One Chinese gal, one Philipino, one Korean and me. I was quite outnumbered by the Asian domination- and loved it. Can you imagine the splendor of our refer?? (fridge, I mean, although, I can't guarantee there was not any of the other kind too).

I was there most of 1986, but moved out into an apt. for the spring/summer to work at Disney. Fun times that was!

:rolleyes1It's a Small World After All, It's a Small World After All, It's a Small World After All, It's a Small, Small World. . . .:rolleyes1

sorry, I couldn't help myself :rotfl2:

[All7OfUs]

I was a hostess in the Blue Bayou!! BEST. JOB. EVER!!! I loved it. Except on the night when my register came up like $100 short!!! :scared1: They made me stay hours, and hours counting and recounting, and looking at the tape. I was constantly pushing wrong buttons on the machine, and was known to lock it up completely on occasion!! :lmao::confused3 Ah, well, all good things had to come to an end and I moved back to Arizona to finish up my El. Ed. degree.

I remember having to go to the Frontierland management offices on errands once in a while. There was one Nazi N.O. Square manager who saw me one time in my blue southern belle costume and reamed me for being in Adv/ Front., on an errand that HER superior sent me on. :rotfl2:

Another time, I went to work without a bra on. Got busted (oops, there's a nice one) for that big time. Costuming is a long way away, and you can bet I got sent there!! :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

:rolleyes1It's a Small World After All, It's a Small World After All, It's a Small World After All, It's a Small, Small World. . . .:rolleyes1

sorry, I couldn't help myself :rotfl2:
:rotfl2:

[All7OfUs]

:rolleyes1It's a Small World After All, It's a Small World After All, It's a Small World After All, It's a Small, Small World. . . .:rolleyes1

sorry, I couldn't help myself :rotfl2:

It certainly is. Who'd have known we were collegues 2 decades ago?!!:laughing:

[jordanyosh]

I was a hostess in the Blue Bayou!! BEST. JOB. EVER!!! I loved it. Except on the night when my register came up like $100 short!!! :scared1: They made me stay hours, and hours counting and recounting, and looking at the tape. I was constantly pushing wrong buttons on the machine, and was known to lock it up completely on occasion!! :lmao::confused3 Ah, well, all good things had to come to an end and I moved back to Arizona to finish up my El. Ed. degree.

I remember having to go to the Frontierland management offices on errands once in a while. There was one Nazi N.O. Square manager who saw me one time in my blue southern belle costume and reamed me for being in Adv/ Front., on an errand that HER superior sent me on. :rotfl2:

Another time, I went to work without a bra on. Got busted (oops, there's a nice one) for that big time. Costuming is a long way away, and you can bet I got sent there!! :lmao:

Yeah, I went to mgmt shortly after that and did scheduling for Adv/Front Merch for a year before becoming a supervisor.

My friend Paige Turner worked at Blue Bayou for YEARS as a server.

Eating at the DEC aka the Pit was way better than the Inn Between.

[winkers]

Another time, I went to work without a bra on. Got busted (oops, there's a nice one) for that big time. Costuming is a long way away, and you can bet I got sent there!! :lmao:

:lmao::lmao:

[All7OfUs]

That name sounds incredibly familiar, but 20 years on, there's no way, I'd remember too many names (or any). I just know they were a blast to hang out with, go to HoJo's afterwards with, party with, all that....

[jordanyosh]

That name sounds incredibly familiar, but 20 years on, there's no way, I'd remember too many names (or any). I just know they were a blast to hang out with, go to HoJo's afterwards with, party with, all that....

We went to High School together and we are still in contact. HoJos...oh the memories....

[maroo]

You guys have been having a ton of fun while I was away! :goodvibes


BTW, check your "Asian"---- I won't spell check you either, as a professional courtesy. :lmao:


Oh...that is just too funny! :laughing:


The operative word there is NEAR-ISH. MS, is a long way off, I believer- like 10 hours?? I hope you'll always be close by!!

It is about 10 hours from KY. But we could always meet in Nashville! ;)

Ooh you are MEAN, Winkers!:lmao:

Maroo, I wanted to tell you that I clicked on your link in your siggie to go back and read about Lauren's wish trip. OH MY GOSH you kept me in tears. I'm not quite finished yet, but I just wanted to tell you how much it moved me. I'd never read about a wish trip before. Lauren is a really special person - and so are you!

Happy Halloween everyone!

You are so sweet. I am glad you got to read that report - it was so much fun to write!

If you enjoyed that one...you gotta check out the Magical trip report - link below with the hearts on it.

Good Moooooooooooooorning Blank-A-Stan.....

A new enemy has surfaced this weekend causing great distress among the ranks. Well, 2, actually...

The newest "7 Family" Enemy is the neighborhood sewer system. EWWWWW!!! Okay, so the city just went through and finished paving our road, and we're pretty sure they didn't put a manhole cover over a critical hole; remember to properly minefield the city, manholes are only optional. The soldiers themselves frequently remove them to finance their own spoils of war around here, like more vodka or a new cell phone. So, with asphalt plugging up the street, the manhole itself is brim full!! I'll leave that to you own imaginations. Somewhere, there is an aromatic ooze bomb sliming out somewhere, and for once, we are thankful it is NOT onto our territory!!! Sadly, someone in our neighborhood (the lowest in elevation) is bearing the brunt of this. So, now we will have to spend the day calling, and calling, and calling, and calling (you get the idea) for someone with a pooper pumper truck to suck out this most incredibly disgusting of enemy devices of warfare!!

I don't know about your weekends, but mine was actually pretty productive, and sewage wasn't the only thing that was stinking up the place. My househelper ( you do know you all have househelpers too, right, but they come in the form of pre-ground meat (the butcher), fast food resaurant workers, clothes dryers, vacuum cleaners, etc...) came home with a 10 pound head of Chinese cabbage. I only needed about 1 pound for using in a stir fry. :confused3 So, what's a good soldier to do with 10 pounds of Chinese cabbage- ummm, preserve it, of course. Do you know what preserved Chinese or "Napa" cabbage is called? Kim Chee!!! :eek: Yep, The Major General (me) spent a while chopping and spicing 10 pounds of cabbage to be left to fermenting and stinking up the house for the weekend. Ever smelled fermenting KimChee. I had a roommate at UC Irvine one year, and we made her get her own fridge cuz her KimChee stunk so bad. Funny how something that smells so vile can actually taste ok. :confused3

Hope they get the sewage cleaned out soon, I'm the only one who eats in these parts. :lmao:

Now, onto pre-trip planning...

I spent the rest of the weekend trying to decide where we're going to go next with our fun here. I also worked on a few little gifty type items, but can't share those, since they will be given to a certain someone who lurks around here sometimes. :rolleyes1 But, if we could make her promise to not look here for a couple of days, then I could....

Also had a night (yes, practically a whole night of insomnia) and wisely used it to refine the plans a bit. Things are certainly coming together nicely there.

Now, onto more pressing issues. An army engaged in a conflict certainly feels compelled to scout certain things out. This usually the responsibility of those in command, and might include a few of the following: the weaponry of the enemy force, possible strongholds of the opposition, transportation lines and methods, secret maneuvers, communication tactics, and a host of others. A General must carefully observe and discover the nuances that makes up his enemy (oops, typed enema there at first, aren't you glad I fixed that?- I guess that's on my brain, since that's what our manhole needs right now).

By now, you have guessed that at this point, I'll say that the TC3 is much in the same situation. In order to fully enjoy their conquered territory they will have to spend much time figuring out what their first priorities are in their newly occupied land of freedom. What is important to tackle first? What have they been waiting to see/ do/ enjoy most? Let's spend a while going over our lists of our TOP 10 Must see's/do's to while away the weeks. WEEKS?! WEEKS? you say? Well, remember we are hoping that maroo will post her's as well! And there are several parks, and (for me) 3 resorts, and DTD even too. Speaking of Downtown Disney, I want to start there. It's by tradition the first place I start my trip at. I love it there, and have yet to even see most of it. So, here it goes; my list of Must do's for DTD:

1) Eat somewhere there (sorry, I'm reserving the name for future game fun- remember that, it will help you later.)

2) Shop at Basin- Thanks, TK for that little gem of info.

3) Get a special souvenir at Once Upon a Toy Story (specifics also reserved for future installment)

4) Get a choco covered Rice Krispy Treat at Goofy's

5) Pick up some Legos for my kiddos

6) Take the boat over there from POR!

7) Wander through the 2/3 of it I haven't seen yet (ie, the defunct PI area)

8) Browse around in the Christmas and Kitchen and Arribas Bros. shops

9) Stay out of World of Disney (sorry all you mega shoppers, I just don't care for this one :flower3:)

10) Sample SOMETHING from Ghiradellis

11) *** Bonus*** Find a few Hidden Mickeys and grab some photos!

Well, did I miss anything?? Are there things you like to do that I've missed?? I know, I really should go into WoD, but I think this is a pretty long list, and I'd rather see new things. (Most of our time was eaten up in there last time)

Maroo?? Do you like DTD? Any favorites there??

Sewage....EWE!

You talkin' about me.....:rolleyes1
I would never look!

Just tell me when to stop and I will stay away! And what pages to avoid. I won't peek.


Ok...so top 10 thinks at DTD....Hmm.....I don't even think I have 10 things...?? How about 5? Ok - 6!


1. Eat at the super secret location... which I can't even think of right now. You guys do realize this is 4 trips away for me. :confused3 Dec. Jan. March then Sept. (yes, Tim won that bet!)

2. Eat something yummy at the Ghiradellis store.

3. Shop in the Christmas Store!

4. Drag Liesa to the World of Disney. :cool2: (Who can go to DTD and NOT go into the World of Disney! :eek: Sheesh!) :flower3:

5. I can totally go for taking a boat from the POR! That will be fun (totally stole that one from Liesa!)

6. Do the other 5 things on Liesa's list! :)

[shannn]

Another time, I went to work without a bra on. Got busted (oops, there's a nice one) for that big time. Costuming is a long way away, and you can bet I got sent there!! :lmao:

That's hilarious! :rotfl2: I can't believe they are that picky!!

I have a must-do at DTD after our last trip. I won't ever go again without going to get some chocolate creme brulee at Fulton's. It is without a doubt the best thing I've ever eaten!!

[eandesmom]

Wow, I have a date night with my hubby and 2 pages ensue!

My goodness...what an, uh, aromatic weekend you have had.

I have to admit. A 10 pound cabbage. I'm scared to think of how big that really is. Evan was almost 10 pounds when he was born. You had a cabbage the size of a 2 month old. EEW! I'd have found rabbits to feed. Or something. Something that was not KimChee and did not stink up my house. I'll eat cabbage, especially braised but the smell in my house, no way.

You worked at the Blue Bayou????????????? My dream college job. Tossing pizzas in the air was cool but the Blue Bayou?

Ok.

DTD.

I can honestly say I have not spent a lot of time since PI bit the dust. And the time I did spend prior to it biting the dust...didn't involve shopping!

So for me...


WoD just for the Kitchen section!

Basin

TrendD

Pins

Goofy's.

For me that's about it. Anything else is gravy, but not a mission.

[tinkgurl]

Here's my must-do's for DTD:

get pic by the Christmas statues
pick out an ornament at the Christmas shop
get a Margarita at the Margarita Stand
get photo album and magnetic frame at World of Disney

[All7OfUs]

It is about 10 hours from KY. But we could always meet in Nashville! ;)


Sewage....EWE!

You talkin' about me.....:rolleyes1
I would never look!

Just tell me when to stop and I will stay away! And what pages to avoid. I won't peek.


Ok...so top 10 thinks at DTD....Hmm.....I don't even think I have 10 things...?? How about 5? Ok - 6!


1. Eat at the super secret location... which I can't even think of right now. You guys do realize this is 4 trips away for me. :confused3 Dec. Jan. March then Sept. (yes, Tim won that bet!)

2. Eat something yummy at the Ghiradellis store.

3. Shop in the Christmas Store!

4. Drag Liesa to the World of Disney. :cool2: (Who can go to DTD and NOT go into the World of Disney! :eek: Sheesh!) :flower3:

5. I can totally go for taking a boat from the POR! That will be fun (totally stole that one from Liesa!)

6. Do the other 5 things on Liesa's list! :)

Yup, sewage. Nice.

So, Bek, could meet you in Nashville for say--Cheesecake Factory??

At some point, I won't be able to contain my secrets, and will have to post some things. But no peekies when I give the word.
:3dglasses

Your list is great!

OK, I'll go in to find Hidden Mickeys. and photos; gotta get more of those! ;)

That's hilarious! :rotfl2: I can't believe they are that picky!!

I have a must-do at DTD after our last trip. I won't ever go again without going to get some chocolate creme brulee at Fulton's. It is without a doubt the best thing I've ever eaten!!

They ARE that picky! Makeup has to be just so, only one ring (wedding), no double piercings, no tatoos showing, etc... They are definitely looking for a "wholesome" look.

I saw that on our trippie!! WOW! I am a creme brulee fanatic, and might have to pop in for some of that! Yummo!

Wow, I have a date night with my hubby and 2 pages ensue!

My goodness...what an, uh, aromatic weekend you have had.

And it just got more so. I haven't been able to shower now for 2 days!! I NEED A VACATION!!!! :scared1::eek::mad:


I have to admit. A 10 pound cabbage. I'm scared to think of how big that really is. Evan was almost 10 pounds when he was born. You had a cabbage the size of a 2 month old. EEW! I'd have found rabbits to feed. Or something. Something that was not KimChee and did not stink up my house. I'll eat cabbage, especially braised but the smell in my house, no way.

I agree with Winkers, could get even more aromatic in a few days... :rolleyes1

My babies were only 4 and 5 pounds, so that's makes 2 cabbages worth.

You worked at the Blue Bayou????????????? My dream college job. Tossing pizzas in the air was cool but the Blue Bayou?

Ok.

It was dream job. Monte Cristos, Cobb salads!! That job simply rocked. Back entrances, free park passes (although, I think I took advantage of that about 4 times total- I was always too tired to play after work).

DTD.

I can honestly say I have not spent a lot of time since PI bit the dust. And the time I did spend prior to it biting the dust...didn't involve shopping!

So for me...


WoD just for the Kitchen section!

Basin

TrendD

Pins

Goofy's.

For me that's about it. Anything else is gravy, but not a mission.

I'm afraid to start with pins- my OCD inner-self says, "do it!"; my practical side says, "do it, and you'll blow your whole wad in about 4 minutes!". Sadly, I never made it to PI. :sad2:

Here's my must-do's for DTD:

get pic by the Christmas statues
pick out an ornament at the Christmas shop
get a Margarita at the Margarita Stand
get photo album and magnetic frame at World of Disney

See, photo opps. in there. I could do that! Yes, I really want to see the Christmas shop. I have some pretty nativities and want to see what I can find in there. They do sell them there, right?

[eandesmom]

I want a MonteCristo RIGHT NOW!

Wonder if that would work with frozen french toast....

[All7OfUs]

I want a MonteCristo RIGHT NOW!

Wonder if that would work with frozen french toast....

Sure it could- a jack Monte Cristo. Stuff in some ham and Swiss, and dip in an egg batter (again), and deep fry it. Voila!! A ready-made heart attack on plate for your gastronomic delight.

[eandesmom]

Sure it could- a jack Monte Cristo. Stuff in some ham and Swiss, and dip in an egg batter (again), and deep fry it. Voila!! A ready-made heart attack on plate for your gastronomic delight.

and then smother it with strawberry jam.

Which I don't even have in the house...

Deep fry....BLEH

[GreatBiscuit]

One of the benefits of living in an army town is that there is an abundance of Korean food. One of my favorite little hole in the wall places has a lunch tray with Bulgogi, yakimando white rice and khim chee. (I probablly mispelled every single one of those.) It is MMMMMMMMMMMMM TASTY!

[winkers]

doesn't everything taste better deep fried?

[maroo]

doesn't everything taste better deep fried?

::yes::

[jordanyosh]

doesn't everything taste better deep fried?

::yes::

I unfortunately concur.

[Pollito916]

Busy, busy, busy around here!

Maroo - I have a inner need to correct other people's spelling and grammar, and have to resist the urge to correct it in quoted posts. But I do resist. Most of the time. :rolleyes1

All7OfUs - how awesome that you worked at Blue Bayou!! That would be a dream job. :cloud9: Oh, and your dad is hysterical. :rotfl2:

As for DTD, I have to second trying the creme brulee at Fulton's. I had a different flavor the last time I was there, maybe key lime? But either way, it was delicious. And so are the crab claws! :thumbsup2

As for Wolfgang's, it was pretty good, but I would really like to try Earl of Sandwich. Last time we were in DTD, I tried to run in there for lunch on a Saturday, but the line was almost out the door! :eek: So that's why we went to Wolfgang Puck's.

[JPFamilyMom]

I'm excited to explore DTD when we go too.
World of Disney is on our list, but I have two small children. We are also heading to that toy story and lego store. So you covered all I can think of. I haven't explored too much of DTD in my planning yet, so I have no suggestions-sorry.

Sorry for your smelly weekend.

[All7OfUs]

and then smother it with strawberry jam.

Which I don't even have in the house...

Deep fry....BLEH

I would have immediately run out and bought some- impulsive, I know. But, when a craving strikes, well, something just has to be done!

One of the benefits of living in an army town is that there is an abundance of Korean food. One of my favorite little hole in the wall places has a lunch tray with Bulgogi, yakimando white rice and khim chee. (I probablly mispelled every single one of those.) It is MMMMMMMMMMMMM TASTY!

I love everything about ethnic food, but Korean is just pretty high up on the pretty decent food list! I love eating Korean style, on the floor, with chopsticks. They bring out about a zillion little dishes of various salads, big bowls of rice, (Kimchee is mandatory), and YES!!!!! my hands down favorite is bulgogi!!

The country I live in is the one in which Stalin relocated any Koreans that were living on the Soviet side of the border. He didn't want any of them to cause any problems or be the source of any uprising. A second and more practical reason for relocating them all (this was in about the 20's) was so that they could head up the rice production, for which our region is quite well known. Imagine that!!!! Growing rice in the middle of the desert!! :scared1:


Anyway, although I think the locals here have mogated somewhat away from the authentic, traditional Korean food, one thing has not changed- Kim Chee!


doesn't everything taste better deep fried?

Cherie, God put fat in food to make it TASTE BETTER!!! Let's face it- oatmeal vs. bacon... there isn't much thought that would have to occur here!! Bacon would win out every time. Unless you're weird... go ahead... I dare anyone to admit they would choose oatmeal...

I unfortunately concur.

and as much as we alll really DO like bacon, it does have its ways of showing up again... around the middle, the derrier area, arm flab, you name it. It likes to share the wealth.

Busy, busy, busy around here!

Maroo - I have a inner need to correct other people's spelling and grammar, and have to resist the urge to correct it in quoted posts. But I do resist. Most of the time. :rolleyes1

All7OfUs - how awesome that you worked at Blue Bayou!! That would be a dream job. :cloud9: Oh, and your dad is hysterical. :rotfl2:

As for DTD, I have to second trying the creme brulee at Fulton's. I had a different flavor the last time I was there, maybe key lime? But either way, it was delicious. And so are the crab claws! :thumbsup2

As for Wolfgang's, it was pretty good, but I would really like to try Earl of Sandwich. Last time we were in DTD, I tried to run in there for lunch on a Saturday, but the line was almost out the door! :eek: So that's why we went to Wolfgang Puck's.

Always moving along... :thumbsup2

I would work again at Disney if I could! Maybe when I'm 80?? :confused3

OK, Fultons is sounding better and better. Shannn just posted an amazing review on her Trippie- everything looked great- but esp.the brulee'. Is it a place that you could pop in for dessert, and not feel weird or out of place??

I've tried EoS, but not WGPE yet. Both are or look great! I want someplace that we can split and not be hungry. I hoping whatever we do here can go for 2 people, so we can save another credit for later on during MK PM EMH.

I'm excited to explore DTD when we go too.
World of Disney is on our list, but I have two small children. We are also heading to that toy story and lego store. So you covered all I can think of. I haven't explored too much of DTD in my planning yet, so I have no suggestions-sorry.

Sorry for your smelly weekend.

Before we had gone, we purchased gift cards for the kids, and they each knew exactly how much they had to spend. All of them knew that they didn't want anything out of there, so we didn't bother going, but rather headed over the the Lego store and spent literally about 2 hours there. If you know there is something specific then I'd say make sure you hit it up, but I'm so much NOT a browser, or shopper really for that matter. So, to me looking at a bunch of plastic stuff from China isn't high on my list.

Ragardless, DTD is packed full of great photo opportunities, great snack places and all that!! You'll really like it!

[jordanyosh]

Liesa,

WOD is not my favorite store either. However, try and get me out of MouseGear once I've stepped in those doors. Not nearly as crowded and something about being IN a theme park shopping is a bit different than being somewhere where anyone can pop in....

[All7OfUs]

Yeah, I knew I was opening myself up for a flame-a-thon here; it seems to be a favorite amongst the ranks here. Alas, the combined factors of too big, too MUCH, and too many other things to see that I haven't yet, give it a big 3 strikes you're out. Although I will go in to make maroo happy :) I might find SOMETHING fun.

Mousegears will always hold a special place in my heart. Our first trip back in 2001, we were there in January, and were freezing in EPCOT!!! I had to buy something to keep the kids and I warm, so I popped in there and bought everyone of us Mickey and Minnie sweatshirts. We were them to death, and only just last year, the last kid grew out of theirs. It was a sad day. But Mousegears will always have the dintinction of getting a $200 purchase out of us in order to stay warm. I think it had something to do with the hole burning in my pocket.

[jordanyosh]

Yeah, I knew I was opening myself up for a flame-a-thon here; it seems to be a favorite amongst the ranks here. Alas, the combined factors of too big, too MUCH, and too many other things to see that I haven't yet, give it a big 3 strikes you're out. Although I will go in to make maroo happy :) I might find SOMETHING fun.

Mousegears will always hold a special place in my heart. Our first trip back in 2001, we were there in January, and were freezing in EPCOT!!! I had to buy something to keep the kids and I warm, so I popped in there and bought everyone of us Mickey and Minnie sweatshirts. We were them to death, and only just last year, the last kid grew out of theirs. It was a sad day. But Mousegears will always have the dintinction of getting a $200 purchase out of us in order to stay warm. I think it had something to do with the hole burning in my pocket.

You and I can wear our WOD dislike proudly......:thumbsup2 I don't hate it, but don't really feel happy when I'm there....it's like going Christmas shopping when it's crazy busy and people aren't happy.

[winkers]

WOD...is a little overwhelming.

I step in and there's so much going on, I don't know where to go first.

All that glorious disney stuff and I'm sure I NEED alot of it.

It's my own disney stimulus package.......I'm sure I have the look of a monkey on crack....

[All7OfUs]

The word that came to mind was frenetic. I don't like frenetic. I like busy, but in an organized sort of way. Like Mousegears. Or WS shopping.

Disney stimulus package?? HA! Hope it lasts longer than what we got--- ie. NOTHING! or longer than the banks could hold onto theirs.... :lmao:

[jordanyosh]

Monkey on crack:rotfl2:

our stimulus...NOTHING...too funny.:rotfl2:

[All7OfUs]

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Have you seen one?? cuz that sounds pretty funny to me! Maybe a monkey who just got a nothing stimulus check who couldn't get his crack would be even better.

Like going into WoD without $$, and you couldn't buy a thing.... imagine the frenzy then!!

[jordanyosh]

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Have you seen one?? cuz that sounds pretty funny to me! Maybe a monkey who just got a nothing stimulus check who couldn't get his crack would be even better.

Like going into WoD without $$, and you couldn't buy a thing.... imagine the frenzy then!!
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[eandesmom]

Ummm...

Me?

I actually eat more oatmeal than bacon. Not that I eat a whole lot of either. Give me cream of wheat!

I seriously would have made a monte cristo were I not out of eggs....and had I not taken so long at the store that I didn't even make it to costo. I need me some egg bread though....

I did put bacon in my "Winter Guacamole" tonight.

I think the ladies almost ate the plate. It was scary.

Everything IS better with bacon.

As long as it isn't turkey bacon. Which, if you cook it to DEATH is almost palatable.

[jordanyosh]

Okay...getting hungry again...let me go see what I can eat before I go to bed....

[winkers]

Okay...getting hungry again...let me go see what I can eat before I go to bed....

what did you find? is pop involved?;)

[jordanyosh]

what did you find? is pop involved?;)

chips and salsa.

[All7OfUs]

Add bacon! Nite all!

[jordanyosh]

Add bacon! Nite all!

I added cheese and nuked it.....:thumbsup2

[MKBekka]

Yup, sewage. Nice.

So, Bek, could meet you in Nashville for say--Cheesecake Factory??


nope, sewage is only to the top of the man-hole, not overflowing.

YES!! I'll meet at the Cheesecake Factory! ::yes::

[All7OfUs]

I added cheese and nuked it.....:thumbsup2

Now, that's what I"m talkin' about! :cloud9:

[maroo]

Maroo - I have a inner need to correct other people's spelling and grammar, and have to resist the urge to correct it in quoted posts. But I do resist. Most of the time. :rolleyes1


I can't resist. :rotfl: Actually...I don't always correct it. And I think I only correct it for people I know.

I would hope someone would correct mine.

Yeah, I knew I was opening myself up for a flame-a-thon here; it seems to be a favorite amongst the ranks here. Alas, the combined factors of too big, too MUCH, and too many other things to see that I haven't yet, give it a big 3 strikes you're out. Although I will go in to make maroo happy :) I might find SOMETHING fun.

Mousegears will always hold a special place in my heart. Our first trip back in 2001, we were there in January, and were freezing in EPCOT!!! I had to buy something to keep the kids and I warm, so I popped in there and bought everyone of us Mickey and Minnie sweatshirts. We were them to death, and only just last year, the last kid grew out of theirs. It was a sad day. But Mousegears will always have the dintinction of getting a $200 purchase out of us in order to stay warm. I think it had something to do with the hole burning in my pocket.

I also like Mousegears and the stores in the parks. So we could go there. :)

I am looking for a Disney blanket. But I guess I will have probably found it by then. ;)

[All7OfUs]

stores in the parks. So we could go there. :)

I am looking for a Disney blanket. But I guess I will have probably found it by then. ;)

I"m sure with 33333333333333333333333333333 trips!!! between ours and ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL of yours, well, you're bound to.

:lmao:

[that's nice]

This is the ever moving thread. My last post is like 4 pages ago!

What direction has this thread gone though- bacon, monkeys, DTD, stimulus checks, crack, monte cristo?

I think I'm out of the loop.:confused3 And I'm usually good of staying on top of things.popcorn::

[All7OfUs]

Don't worry! We can easily accomodate and "ease" you back in. But it'd be more fun to suck you back in, like the pumper trucks do on my street every few weeks. :banana:

[that's nice]

Don't worry! We can easily accomodate and "ease" you back in. But it'd be more fun to suck you back in, like the pumper trucks do on my street every few weeks. :banana:

EWWWWWWWWWW. Nasty! :lmao:




Did you ever see my DTD thoughts? They are probably buried by now... about 4 pages back! LOL

[All7OfUs]

going to check now. Trying to FB at the same time, and it's clearly NOT working....

[All7OfUs]

I'm glad you had a busy weekend... although I wish you didn't have to deal with sewers. :sad2: At least it isn't in your house!!

We checked out TrenD in DTD and they had a lot of clothes and other items that I haven't seen anywhere else. There are so many picture opportunities in DTD... have some fun with them!

Are you into the PINS? Check out the pin store. Even if you don't buy any, it is cool to see all the different pins.:idea:

Well, it HAS been in the house before...

OK, definitely will at least stop by the pins, but if I develop yet another Disney addiction, I've got your number, pal!

Photos are in the top 3 priorities of my trip, so you know I won't waste any opps. at DTD!! It's very picturesque in there, IMHO.

[maroo]

I"m sure with 33333333333333333333333333333 trips!!! between ours and ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL of yours, well, you're bound to.

:lmao:

Well.

:snooty:

:laughing:

This is the ever moving thread. My last post is like 4 pages ago!

What direction has this thread gone though- bacon, monkeys, DTD, stimulus checks, crack, monte cristo?

I think I'm out of the loop.:confused3 And I'm usually good of staying on top of things.popcorn::

How is your DD?? I hope she is feeling better!

I am out of the loop on some of that stuff, too. I did chime in on liking fried stuff! :goodvibes

[that's nice]

Well, it HAS been in the house before...

OK, definitely will at least stop by the pins, but if I develop yet another Disney addiction, I've got your number, pal!

Photos are in the top 3 priorities of my trip, so you know I won't waste any opps. at DTD!! It's very picturesque in there, IMHO.

I remember you saying it was in the house before.... :scared1:

What about taking a ride up in the DTD balloon?

How is your DD?? I hope she is feeling better!

I am out of the loop on some of that stuff, too. I did chime in on liking fried stuff! :goodvibes
She is doing better.. she still has a fever though. Only around 100 now.

B/T this TR and Jordan's (which I just started following after ADR D-Day) I'm losing it!!!!

Maroo- You stated you did lose a bet to me(was it this thread or a different one? ) yesterday.. What exactly did you lose? :rolleyes1

[GreatBiscuit]

Anyway, although I think the locals here have mogated somewhat away from the authentic, traditional Korean food, one thing has not changed- Kim Chee!I don't know that said dish CAN be changed! As to crack snorting monkeys invading the World of Disney store to dispense Disney stimulus monies, all I can say is : :lmao:

[All7OfUs]

Well.

:snooty:

:laughing:



How is your DD?? I hope she is feeling better!

I am out of the loop on some of that stuff, too. I did chime in on liking fried stuff! :goodvibes

I just thought someone had to point that out....

:rotfl2:

Yes, I'm curious too!!! Let us know (although, I'm sure you've posted it on your pre-trippie- going there next)! She's just the most adorable cutie-pie!!

I remember you saying it was in the house before.... :scared1:

What about taking a ride up in the DTD balloon?


She is doing better.. she still has a fever though. Only around 100 now.

B/T this TR and Jordan's (which I just started following after ADR D-Day) I'm losing it!!!!

Maroo- You stated you did lose a bet to me(was it this thread or a different one? ) yesterday.. What exactly did you lose? :rolleyes1

It was in the house! That was bad.

Hmmmm....that may be an idea. :idea: I'll bet it costs a bunch of money though, that'd I'm thinking Id now rather spend on creme brulee at Fultons. I think it's going to turn into a varitable dessert smorgasbord with brulee at Fultons, choco Krispy Treats at Goofy's and possibly something quite nommy at Ghiradellis too. The very thoughts of it makes me shiver... :goodvibes

I don't know that said dish CAN be changed! As to crack snorting monkeys invading the World of Disney store to dispense Disney stimulus monies, all I can say is : :lmao:

You be right. But I ended up making 5 liters of it. The first batch ended up with a bunch more ground chili and ginger. The 2nd batch got sliced green onions and pepper flakes. I can tell you though, they both stink to high heavens. It' only one of two foods I can think of that smell rotten, but don't taste like they smell- Thai fish sauce is the other one.

What can I say? We like to have a good time here. :lmao:

[eandesmom]

Thai fish sauce is the other one.

What can I say? We like to have a good time here. :lmao:

Agreed. But boy I hate when I have to use it! It's as bad as cooking shellfish inside the house.

[All7OfUs]

Yeah , my kids cringe when they see it get whipped out of the fridge!! But, it just HAS to go in Pad Thai or fried rice, and just about any curry I make now (unless I'm going Indian or Pakistani).

I miss fish, well anthing from the ocean!!!! I can only get moldy tasting river crap right now, carp and the like, so you can bet I'll be getting white fish, shrimp, anything I can from God's good seas in Sept.

Which reminds me, I have to check all ears today, so we can continue with Rations Drop pretty soon.

[winkers]

Which reminds me, I have to check all ears today, so we can continue with Rations Drop pretty soon.

I don't think you'll find any seafood hiding in someone's ear...:rolleyes1

[All7OfUs]

I don't think you'll find any seafood hiding in someone's ear...:rolleyes1

HA, HA, very funny, (in best 15 year old sarcastic voice). You know what I meant, chickie.

All--- EARS. com.

[winkers]

HA, HA, very funny, (in best 15 year old sarcastic voice). You know what I meant, chickie.

All--- EARS. com.

I just couldn't help myself....


I tried to tell our contractor about you and the shoe in the hole.....he didn't seem to think it was as funny as I did.:lmao:

[All7OfUs]

I just couldn't help myself....


I tried to tell our contractor about you and the shoe in the hole.....he didn't seem to think it was as funny as I did.:lmao:

Yeah, some people just lack our refined senses of humor. Sad. You'll always, and forever more, remember the REAL meaning of "shoe bombs".:cool2:

[winkers]

Yeah, some people just lack our refined senses of humor. Sad. You'll always, and forever more, remember the REAL meaning of "shoe bombs".:cool2:

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:


gives a new light to shoe bomber!

[that's nice]

Since everyone is loving the potty humor tonight, Juliana (my DD3 in case you... no, not you Leisa... didn't know) came up with a new way to describe her passing gas. She now calls it a 'Poop Gas Singer' :lmao: I laugh every time she says it. I don't know where she came up with this either!

[All7OfUs]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: The things these kids come up with. But then again, you are her father and #1 influence. ;):confused3 just sayin....

[MKBekka]

Agreed. But boy I hate when I have to use it! It's as bad as cooking shellfish inside the house.

has she ever told you how she tried to make fish stew once? :confused3 :lmao:

[MKBekka]

It was a very rare, yet quite disastrously unfortunate culinary attempt ...:scared:

I got an A for effort, and a dinner out. (and I was only 22).

[All7OfUs]

Drat! I did it again!

[All7OfUs]

Moving along with our mini-series of Must-do's/ Must-see's for each park and resort we'll be at... I'm going to approach it with an order from most favorite park to least. That's not to say I don't like them all in their own right, but well, MK will always hold a special place in my heart, as it is the one that brings back so many happy memories for me as a child growing up.

So without further ado, my list of top 10's for The Magic Kingdom are:

1) Spend WAY more time on Main Street USA- shopping, taking pictures, taking in the subtle theming details and little extras here.

2) Ride Splash, Jungle Cruise and BTMRR at night

3) See Spectro

4) Ride the no-namers like the Liberty Belle and climb the Swiss Family Treehouse (by the way, if you haven't seen that movie in a while, it's a good one. We had it sent over and watched it last week- great for the whole family!)

5) Ride the re-hab'd Space Mountain. I haven't ridden this in years, because the track is so jerky that the last few times have given me a huge headache that wrecked the rest of my day. Maybe they'll smooth the track, and give us a better ride?

6) Visit Toontown before its demise

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys I haven't seen yet

8) Take photos of a bunch of hidden gems that I've learned about over the last year- especially in Liberty Square and Frontier Land.

9) Arrive by boat, ferry, and monorail

10) Eat a Dole Whip Float and at Caseys (maybe even twice!) ;)

[StefaniLyn]

4) Ride the no-namers like the Liberty Belle and climb the Swiss Family Treehouse (by the way, if you haven't seen that movie in a while, it's a good one. We had it sent over and watched it last week- great for the whole family!)


You have just inspired me to somehow cram another movie night into the next 4 crazy busy weeks! How could I possibly forget this one? It was one of my favorite areas as a child but I have yet to take the girls into it. On our first trip, MIL didn't want to take the girls up there (too scary with little ones) and on our second trip it was being renovated.

[MKBekka]

Drat! I did it again!

I wish you'd quit that...;)


10) Eat a Dole Whip Float and at Caseys (maybe even twice!) ;)

I think this one would be number one on my list. . .'specially since the hot dogs here really might be made out of dog:confused3, and they're revolting. and Dole Whips are very tasty!

[All7OfUs]

You have just inspired me to somehow cram another movie night into the next 4 crazy busy weeks! How could I possibly forget this one? It was one of my favorite areas as a child but I have yet to take the girls into it. On our first trip, MIL didn't want to take the girls up there (too scary with little ones) and on our second trip it was being renovated.

It's one worth cramming in!! popcorn:: But see, you've inspired me to order Bedknobs and Broomsticks- so we're equal. :thumbsup2

Do hope you can climb those stairs to adventure and see just how clever those Robinsons were! Take note of the flag... it's the only foreign flag flying on Disney property. (I will check this though-pretty sure that's what I read)

I wish you'd quit that...;)



I think this one would be number one on my list. . .'specially since the hot dogs here really might be made out of dog:confused3, and they're revolting. and Dole Whips are very tasty!

Sorry!

They are: vile, repulsive, disgusting, gag-a-matic, puke-inducing. Craving a Casey's RIGHT NOW! With chili. And that's how I really feel!

[that's nice]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: The things these kids come up with. But then again, you are her father and #1 influence. ;):confused3 just sayin....
I lost today... I'm up with Juliana.. At least she slept till 7:20 today!:woohoo:

I know I'm a major influence since I'm with her every day. But I honestly can't think of where this came from! LOL
has she ever told you how she tried to make fish stew once? :confused3 :lmao:
RUT ROH! Not a good experience huh?:sad2:
Drat! I did it again!
Maybe you should just post as Bekka... get her post count up!!!!:rotfl:

[that's nice]

Moving along with our mini-series of Must-do's/ Must-see's for each park and resort we'll be at... I'm going to approach it with an order from most favorite park to least. That's not to say I don't like them all in their own right, but well, MK will always hold a special place in my heart, as it is the one that brings back so many happy memories for me as a child growing up.

So without further ado, my list of top 10's for The Magic Kingdom are:

1) Spend WAY more time on Main Street USA- shopping, taking pictures, taking in the subtle theming details and little extras here.

2) Ride Splash, Jungle Cruise and BTMRR at night

3) See Spectro

4) Ride the no-namers like the Liberty Belle and climb the Swiss Family Treehouse (by the way, if you haven't seen that movie in a while, it's a good one. We had it sent over and watched it last week- great for the whole family!)

5) Ride the re-hab'd Space Mountain. I haven't ridden this in years, because the track is so jerky that the last few times have given me a huge headache that wrecked the rest of my day. Maybe they'll smooth the track, and give us a better ride?

6) Visit Toontown before its demise

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys I haven't seen yet

8) Take photos of a bunch of hidden gems that I've learned about over the last year- especially in Liberty Square and Frontier Land.

9) Arrive by boat, ferry, and monorail

10) Eat a Dole Whip Float and at Caseys (maybe even twice!) ;)
1) Good idea! If you don't have time to do this when you are with the TC3, you can take the time while you are by yourself.

2)I never rode these at night... hummm,... maybe I need to make a new list?:confused3

3)One word---> YES!

4)I might be skipping these in March.. but I think you are going to have at least 3-4 MK days on your trip. That's enough time to hit these.

5)I doubt the whole track will be rehabbed. I'll have a report for you when I get back!

6)Another YES! Before it goes buh-bye!:wave2:

7)Did you get the HM book? There are a lot of HMs to be found out there!

8)You know we all are going to want to see lots of pictures! Plus then you can tease your family with them too! LOL:lmao:

9)You missed a few. By foot and plane!!! (Maybe it is too early:confused3)

10)MMMMMmmmmmmm... I didn't know you are a FLOAT kinda of gal. Gota love the Float!


Some how I check your PTRs before I even check mine! Time to see what's up with mine.:idea:

[All7OfUs]

Just PMd you!! Take a look!

[All7OfUs]

I hereby award a Purple Heart to that'snice!!!! He has gone above and beyond the call of duty to his fellow Soldier #1, and shown exemplary service in action.

Soldier #1 has absolutely NO experience in the making and deploying of "really cool rotating banners", and had to call upon this brave and undaunted fellow compatriot for some much needed help.

In a matter of mere minutes, and only 5 PM's, the "really cool rotating banner" was successfully launched and is now fully operational.

Therefore, laud and appreciation are heaped upon this Soldier, as he quickly and respectfully answered the call- even when Soldier #1 had told him she felt as dumb as a frog fart for not being able to do this without aid.

THANKS, Tim~~

[that's nice]

UMMMMMMM i didn't do that good.:sad2::sad2:

I CAN'T SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!:confused3

[shannn]

So without further ado, my list of top 10's for The Magic Kingdom are:

1) Spend WAY more time on Main Street USA- shopping, taking pictures, taking in the subtle theming details and little extras here.

I'd LOVE to do this. I always rush through this area with my kids. I think I should put that on my list for December.

2) Ride Splash, Jungle Cruise and BTMRR at night

I would also suggest the Haunted Mansion at night. It was so cool!


4) Ride the no-namers like the Liberty Belle and climb the Swiss Family Treehouse (by the way, if you haven't seen that movie in a while, it's a good one. We had it sent over and watched it last week- great for the whole family!)

We love this movie!

6) Visit Toontown before its demise

I was so sad about that when I visited it in October!!


9) Arrive by boat, ferry, and monorail

I love the boat!!

10) Eat a Dole Whip Float and at Caseys (maybe even twice!) ;)

Yum!! Dole Whip! (Gotta try Caseys)

:)

[StefaniLyn]

UMMMMMMM i didn't do that good.:sad2::sad2:

I CAN'T SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!:confused3

even better . . . . . you apparently taught Leisa how to post the elusive invisible rotating banner :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: a mighty feat indeed!

[maroo]

It was a very rare, yet quite disastrously unfortunate culinary attempt ...:scared:

I got an A for effort, and a dinner out. (and I was only 22).

Gosh, Bekka. You have aged! :rotfl:

Moving along with our mini-series of Must-do's/ Must-see's for each park and resort we'll be at... I'm going to approach it with an order from most favorite park to least. That's not to say I don't like them all in their own right, but well, MK will always hold a special place in my heart, as it is the one that brings back so many happy memories for me as a child growing up.

So without further ado, my list of top 10's for The Magic Kingdom are:

1) Spend WAY more time on Main Street USA- shopping, taking pictures, taking in the subtle theming details and little extras here.

2) Ride Splash, Jungle Cruise and BTMRR at night

3) See Spectro

4) Ride the no-namers like the Liberty Belle and climb the Swiss Family Treehouse (by the way, if you haven't seen that movie in a while, it's a good one. We had it sent over and watched it last week- great for the whole family!)

5) Ride the re-hab'd Space Mountain. I haven't ridden this in years, because the track is so jerky that the last few times have given me a huge headache that wrecked the rest of my day. Maybe they'll smooth the track, and give us a better ride?

6) Visit Toontown before its demise

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys I haven't seen yet

8) Take photos of a bunch of hidden gems that I've learned about over the last year- especially in Liberty Square and Frontier Land.

9) Arrive by boat, ferry, and monorail

10) Eat a Dole Whip Float and at Caseys (maybe even twice!) ;)


Ok...So...

Do I post my TOP 10 for the MK - or for MY favorite Park? Which may shock you guys. :confused3

even better . . . . . you apparently taught Leisa how to post the elusive invisible rotating banner :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: a mighty feat indeed!

Hilarious!

[tinkgurl]

Here's two other must-do's for the MK for us:

Ride the train from Main Street and all the way back around to Main Street

Ride the TTA...I hear there's a new spiel and that saddens me! :guilty:

[If U Had Wings]

I love the top 10 list. I too want to get in some Toontown time before it's gone, and want to get lots of pics of Toontown and Fantasyland before it's forever changed. I wish I had done that in Tomorrowland before the update.

[All7OfUs]

I lost today... I'm up with Juliana.. At least she slept till 7:20 today!:woohoo:

I know I'm a major influence since I'm with her every day. But I honestly can't think of where this came from! LOL

RUT ROH! Not a good experience huh?:sad2:

Maybe you should just post as Bekka... get her post count up!!!!:rotfl:

Hey, that's a great idea!! She's so much younger, in great shape, and can get out of bed each morning without groaning about her neck and back!! :lmao:

1) Good idea! If you don't have time to do this when you are with the TC3, you can take the time while you are by yourself.

I like that!
2)I never rode these at night... hummm,... maybe I need to make a new list?:confused3

I have once or twice, and it's a totally different experience! I love it! Although, I've never been lucky enough to catch any during the fireworks.
3)One word---> YES!

4)I might be skipping these in March.. but I think you are going to have at least 3-4 MK days on your trip. That's enough time to hit these.

I think that's about right.

5)I doubt the whole track will be rehabbed. I'll have a report for you when I get back!

You're probably right, but I'll try it once, but later in the day, in case the track still sucks.

6)Another YES! Before it goes buh-bye!:wave2:

It's more than likely my last chance, for sure.


7)Did you get the HM book? There are a lot of HMs to be found out there!

I've had it for months. Makes great bathroom reading- indoors or out.


8)You know we all are going to want to see lots of pictures! Plus then you can tease your family with them too! LOL:lmao:

That, you will get! And you know I love to do that! :lmao:

9)You missed a few. By foot and plane!!! (Maybe it is too early:confused3)

Likely not enough coffee. Or sugar.

10)MMMMMmmmmmmm... I didn't know you are a FLOAT kinda of gal. Gota love the Float!

Floats ARE the best!!! I think I WILL do more than one of these!

Some how I check your PTRs before I even check mine! Time to see what's up with mine.:idea:

You sound like me and the many other "high maintenance ones I've gotten myself into! ;) I hope you counted your own as one (Got that from Cherie![/



UMMMMMMM i didn't do that good.:sad2::sad2:

I CAN'T SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!:confused3
YOu did great!!

I went back to my "sent" box, and found the code still there. Thank Heavens, cuz I had already deleted my inbox stuff, and I went back to Mickeypath, and couldn't find the code AT ALL!! Now if I could just get the little extra url thingy out of there. But I'm afraid to touch ANYTHING, lest it toy around with me again and disappear again.

:)

Yeah, I thought it was funny too. Funny business!

even better . . . . . you apparently taught Leisa how to post the elusive invisible rotating banner :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: a mighty feat indeed!

You're a gas, lady!! I swear, when I went to siggie preview, it REALLY was there!

Ok...So...

Do I post my TOP 10 for the MK - or for MY favorite Park? Which may shock you guys. :confused3



Hilarious!

Post whatever you want... be free, my friend, be freeeee.... :hippie:

Here's two other must-do's for the MK for us:

Ride the train from Main Street and all the way back around to Main Street

Ride the TTA...I hear there's a new spiel and that saddens me! :guilty:

I love the train. Tim likes it now, too, except that they don't allow crazy dancing on it either. I don't know how he survived.

I adore the TTA!!! I'll be posting a anally specific itinerary as I get closer, and park hours are out, and we get those ADR's made. Trust me, there will be very little lacking.

I love the top 10 list. I too want to get in some Toontown time before it's gone, and want to get lots of pics of Toontown and Fantasyland before it's forever changed. I wish I had done that in Tomorrowland before the update.

In a lot of ways, I am glad they are doing away with Toontown. I just doesn't float my boat, so much. But I know I'll regret it, if I don't take some photos...

[eandesmom]

I like your list. It's so ADULT!

It's also realistic and achievable!

[shannn]

Leisa,

Did you see my comments? They were inside of your quote in green. I just put that smiley face because it wouldn't let me post without something outside of the quote. I didn't want you to think I was laughing at you~

[maroo]

Ok...I guess I will stay with the MK theme!

Technically the MK is my favorite park - at night! ;)


Which will be apparent when you see my top 10.


1. Wishes. :cloud9: It would not hurt my feelings if we watched it every single night! (Of course, we won't...just sayin'!)

2. Spectro!!!!! I love this parade!

3. Ride Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain Railroad, Jungle Cruise and Dumbo at night. I would also like to ride the TTA and that Astro ride at night. I have never ridden the Astro ride - it is not handicapped accessible! (Neither is the TTA.)

4. Eat an Ice Cream Sandwich in the heat of the day.

5. Ride BUZZ about 3 times in a row. Until my arms get tired. I love that ride!

6. Philharmagic!

7. I can't believe this is 7...Peter Pan! I love Peter Pan.

8. Ride the train. Except for that magical morning - I have never ridden the train. So I have never ridden the train all the way around. :eek: And since I rode it with Lucas and Mickey Mouse :cloud9: - I didn't pay attention - at all - where I was going.

9. Casey's Hot Dog. It better be a "real" hot dog. Yum!

10. Goofy's Candy Co

And since I didn't really use my 10 on DTD...here are some bonus ones.

Honorable Mentions:

Sit on the ground on the Hub after the big crowd has cleared out. Take pictures of the castle at night with no one around. :cloud9: I did this on my last trip - but I want to do it again.

Walk through Mickey and Minnie's House - It may be the last chance I get before they move them? Or remove them?

See the Fairies.

Ride Space Mountain!

[maroo]

Ok...Now I can go back and read yours...I had to skip them so I would not cheat!

Moving along with our mini-series of Must-do's/ Must-see's for each park and resort we'll be at... I'm going to approach it with an order from most favorite park to least. That's not to say I don't like them all in their own right, but well, MK will always hold a special place in my heart, as it is the one that brings back so many happy memories for me as a child growing up.

So without further ado, my list of top 10's for The Magic Kingdom are:

1) Spend WAY more time on Main Street USA- shopping, taking pictures, taking in the subtle theming details and little extras here.

Ahh... This sounds nice!

2) Ride Splash, Jungle Cruise and BTMRR at night

You stole mine. Didn't we talk about this? I had a few extras on mine, though. :rolleyes1

3) See Spectro

This was totally at the top of my list, too!

4) Ride the no-namers like the Liberty Belle and climb the Swiss Family Treehouse (by the way, if you haven't seen that movie in a while, it's a good one. We had it sent over and watched it last week- great for the whole family!)

EEK. I guess if you will go with me in the World of Disney I will do the Swiss Family Treehouse. :rotfl:

5) Ride the re-hab'd Space Mountain. I haven't ridden this in years, because the track is so jerky that the last few times have given me a huge headache that wrecked the rest of my day. Maybe they'll smooth the track, and give us a better ride?

I will ride it for us in December. And January. And March.....and let you know how jerky it is. :laughing:

6) Visit Toontown before its demise

Totally on my list, too!

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys I haven't seen yet

That would be fun!

8) Take photos of a bunch of hidden gems that I've learned about over the last year- especially in Liberty Square and Frontier Land.

You are going to have to do a whole post on this...I have no idea what you are referring to??

9) Arrive by boat, ferry, and monorail

GOOD! That means we have to go at least...wait...

What is the difference between a boat and a ferry? Isn't a ferry a boat? :confused3

10) Eat a Dole Whip Float and at Caseys (maybe even twice!) ;)

Hmph. I will eat my ice cream sandwhich while you guys get a Dole Whip! :snooty:

[tinkgurl]

7. I can't believe this is 7...Peter Pan! I love Peter Pan.

I love Peter Pan too..for us this is a fast-pass must-do!

[Sandy321]

Did I miss posting about DTD :confused3

Maroo while sliding down to post about DTD - I read your post -

ICE CREAM SANDWICH??? No Mickey Bar for you???

I am going to have to go back 3 pages to get caught up and then post a top 10 - with the preview of MICKEY BARS :banana:

(Thanks T3 for letting me play!!)

[kdzbear]

Ok...I guess I will stay with the MK theme!

Technically the MK is my favorite park - at night! ;)


Which will be apparent when you see my top 10.


1. Wishes. :cloud9: It would not hurt my feelings if we watched it every single night! (Of course, we won't...just sayin'!) If you are going to watch it every night then one night you need to ride Splash Mountain during Wishes. The top hill gives you a great view of the park and the fireworks!

2. Spectro!!!!! I love this parade! We originally saw this on our honeymoon many moons ago and then saw it when it moved to DL and I am glad it is back home!

3. Ride Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain Railroad, Jungle Cruise and Dumbo at night. I would also like to ride the TTA and that Astro ride at night. I have never ridden the Astro ride - it is not handicapped accessible! (Neither is the TTA.) These are great ay night!

4. Eat an Ice Cream Sandwich in the heat of the day.

5. Ride BUZZ about 3 times in a row. Until my arms get tired. I love that ride!

6. Philharmagic! Great show!

7. I can't believe this is 7...Peter Pan! I love Peter Pan.

8. Ride the train. Except for that magical morning - I have never ridden the train. So I have never ridden the train all the way around. :eek: And since I rode it with Lucas and Mickey Mouse :cloud9: - I didn't pay attention - at all - where I was going. The back side that you missed has some great special scenes and Indians. Stay on past the Frontierland exit.

9. Casey's Hot Dog. It better be a "real" hot dog. Yum!

10. Goofy's Candy Co

And since I didn't really use my 10 on DTD...here are some bonus ones.

Honorable Mentions:

Sit on the ground on the Hub after the big crowd has cleared out. Take pictures of the castle at night with no one around. :cloud9: I did this on my last trip - but I want to do it again. I don't think I would sit on the ground, but I would take pictures of the empty area around the castle.

Walk through Mickey and Minnie's House - It may be the last chance I get before they move them? Or remove them? This is a must do! Take pictures of everything!

See the Fairies. It is worth the wait, but I would try to go about 30 minutes before Toon Town is scheduled to open since it often opens early.

Ride Space Mountain!It will be fun to see how this ride is changed!

I think that everyone's top tens look great! It should be a fantastic trip! :cheer2:

[that's nice]

even better . . . . . you apparently taught Leisa how to post the elusive invisible rotating banner :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: a mighty feat indeed!

HEY!!!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:


I don't know how I missed this earlier.:confused3

That was a good one!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[jordanyosh]

Moving along with our mini-series of Must-do's/ Must-see's for each park and resort we'll be at... I'm going to approach it with an order from most favorite park to least. That's not to say I don't like them all in their own right, but well, MK will always hold a special place in my heart, as it is the one that brings back so many happy memories for me as a child growing up.

So without further ado, my list of top 10's for The Magic Kingdom are:

1) Spend WAY more time on Main Street USA- shopping, taking pictures, taking in the subtle theming details and little extras here.

play checkers!!!!!

2) Ride Splash, Jungle Cruise and BTMRR at night

TTA ain't bad either.

3) See Spectro

Really?

4) Ride the no-namers like the Liberty Belle and climb the Swiss Family Treehouse (by the way, if you haven't seen that movie in a while, it's a good one. We had it sent over and watched it last week- great for the whole family!)

One of my fave movies when I was younger!

5) Ride the re-hab'd Space Mountain. I haven't ridden this in years, because the track is so jerky that the last few times have given me a huge headache that wrecked the rest of my day. Maybe they'll smooth the track, and give us a better ride?

Not much done during the rehab. Hopefully, the track is smoother

6) Visit Toontown before its demise

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys I haven't seen yet

8) Take photos of a bunch of hidden gems that I've learned about over the last year- especially in Liberty Square and Frontier Land.

9) Arrive by boat, ferry, and monorail

ferry!!! boat!!! so fun!

10) Eat a Dole Whip Float and at Caseys (maybe even twice!)

[maroo]

Hey now... Don't be hatin' on my Spectro! ;) :rotfl: I love me some Spectro. :)

[All7OfUs]

I like your list. It's so ADULT!

It's also realistic and achievable!

Yeah, definitely geared towards adult fun. There's a lot more I want to do, but the ones I listed here are the top things. I think it will be easy to knock this stuff off- esp. without having to cater to the whims of kids in tow.

Leisa,

Did you see my comments? They were inside of your quote in green. I just put that smiley face because it wouldn't let me post without something outside of the quote. I didn't want you to think I was laughing at you~

When I tried to quote you responses imbedded into my text, it wouldn't let me, so everthing got erased except the smilie. Doofus, I know...

Why is it that Main Street is so overlooked?? There's so much there to explore, and even going as a kid a bazillion times, I've never been to... Kids just don't enjoy it, and it seems we're always pandering to them. NOT THIS TRIP!!

Yes, HM at night; but even better, we'll be doing it during MNSSHP!

Toontown/ New Fantasyland?? Does anyone know WHEN that will go bye-bye?? How about the timetable for the new F.L. to be opened??

OK. boat vs. ferry...

I was talking about the boats being the little launches that go from resort to resort and resort to MK. The ferry is the gigantor "paddle wheel" that only goes from the TTC to MK.


Ok...I guess I will stay with the MK theme!

Technically the MK is my favorite park - at night! ;)


Which will be apparent when you see my top 10.


1. Wishes. :cloud9: It would not hurt my feelings if we watched it every single night! (Of course, we won't...just sayin'!)

Once is plenty, but if we happened to be around for it twice, I may opt to hit my night time rides instead.

2. Spectro!!!!! I love this parade!

Haven't seen it yet, hence it being on my list. Normally, I'm not a parade-y type (esp. the 3:00) and avoid them like the plague!

3. Ride Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain Railroad, Jungle Cruise and Dumbo at night. I would also like to ride the TTA and that Astro ride at night. I have never ridden the Astro ride - it is not handicapped accessible! (Neither is the TTA.)

I'd like to do the Astro at night!! If the line isn't too long. TTA DEFINITELY

4. Eat an Ice Cream Sandwich in the heat of the day.

You do that...

5. Ride BUZZ about 3 times in a row. Until my arms get tired. I love that ride!


LOVE me some Buzz!!!

6. Philharmagic!

and Phil!

7. I can't believe this is 7...Peter Pan! I love Peter Pan.

8. Ride the train. Except for that magical morning - I have never ridden the train. So I have never ridden the train all the way around. :eek: And since I rode it with Lucas and Mickey Mouse :cloud9: - I didn't pay attention - at all - where I was going.

It's very relaxing, and there's actually some fun stuff to see- like TG says, especially past the Fr. L station...

9. Casey's Hot Dog. It better be a "real" hot dog. Yum!


sure better be!!

10. Goofy's Candy Co
I thought Goofy's was at DTD. Do you mean the Confectionary??? I hear they give out free fudge samples sometimes...:rolleyes1
And since I didn't really use my 10 on DTD...here are some bonus ones.

Honorable Mentions:

Sit on the ground on the Hub after the big crowd has cleared out. Take pictures of the castle at night with no one around. :cloud9: I did this on my last trip - but I want to do it again.

The Kiss Goodnight is fabulous!

Walk through Mickey and Minnie's House - It may be the last chance I get before they move them? Or remove them?

I doubt they'll be moved, just removed...


See the Fairies.

I think you may be on your own here girlie.
Ride Space Mountain!

I love Peter Pan too..for us this is a fast-pass must-do!

I didn't really list out EVERy ride, since I think we probably really end up doing it all, just the general things I don't want to miss- kinda to set the tone of the trip. Everything else is gravy..

Did I miss posting about DTD :confused3

Maroo while sliding down to post about DTD - I read your post -

ICE CREAM SANDWICH??? No Mickey Bar for you???

I am going to have to go back 3 pages to get caught up and then post a top 10 - with the preview of MICKEY BARS :banana:

(Thanks T3 for letting me play!!)

Yes, go back about 4 or 5 pages?? or there's a link to TOC on first page to TOC pt. 2.

We love it when you come out to play!!

Moving along with our mini-series of Must-do's/ Must-see's for each park and resort we'll be at... I'm going to approach it with an order from most favorite park to least. That's not to say I don't like them all in their own right, but well, MK will always hold a special place in my heart, as it is the one that brings back so many happy memories for me as a child growing up.

So without further ado, my list of top 10's for The Magic Kingdom are:

1) Spend WAY more time on Main Street USA- shopping, taking pictures, taking in the subtle theming details and little extras here.

play checkers!!!!!

I think we could do this!!!

2) Ride Splash, Jungle Cruise and BTMRR at night

TTA ain't bad either.

That's a given!

3) See Spectro

Really?

Really. I have never seen it, and figure I should at least once. Maybe it will make me cry like MS Electrical did. :confused3

4) Ride the no-namers like the Liberty Belle and climb the Swiss Family Treehouse (by the way, if you haven't seen that movie in a while, it's a good one. We had it sent over and watched it last week- great for the whole family!)

One of my fave movies when I was younger!

So, fun, and exciting; in a clean sort of way. If you're uber geeky, the book is actually fantastic!!! I read it about once a year.

5) Ride the re-hab'd Space Mountain. I haven't ridden this in years, because the track is so jerky that the last few times have given me a huge headache that wrecked the rest of my day. Maybe they'll smooth the track, and give us a better ride?

Not much done during the rehab. Hopefully, the track is smoother

I hope so. I love a good coaster, but not one that makes my neck feel like I went to a bad chiropractor!

6) Visit Toontown before its demise

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys I haven't seen yet

8) Take photos of a bunch of hidden gems that I've learned about over the last year- especially in Liberty Square and Frontier Land.

9) Arrive by boat, ferry, and monorail

ferry!!! boat!!! so fun!

One from TTC, and maybe several from resorts...;)

10) Eat a Dole Whip Float and at Caseys (maybe even twice!)

:goodvibes

Hey now... Don't be hatin' on my Spectro! ;) :rotfl: I love me some Spectro. :)

Nothing against it here, but maybe not more than once for me.

[winkers]

I love the list!

speaking of space mountain....

I love the ride but only if I'm not in front, because if that's where I am, I spend the entire ride ducking so I don't hit something and become decapitated in the dark.

If i'm in the back, I'll hear the scream and have time to duck..

I think I need help.


I love Spectro! It's more than just a parade...considering the only parades I'd experienced were "small town" ones...I was in awe the first time I saw it.

[MKBekka]

They are: vile, repulsive, disgusting, gag-a-matic, puke-inducing. Craving a Casey's RIGHT NOW! With chili. And that's how I really feel!

yep!



RUT ROH! Not a good experience huh?:sad2:

Maybe you should just post as Bekka... get her post count up!!!!:rotfl:

It was a bad onen for her and not one for me!! I wasn't born yet! :goodvibes

Hey, what a good idea!

[QUOTE=maroo;34202481]Gosh, Bekka. You have aged! :rotfl:
[QUOTE]

Funny, I don't feel that old yet...:rotfl2:

[QUOTE=All7OfUs;34203428]Hey, that's a great idea!! She's so much younger, in great shape, and can get out of bed each morning without groaning about her neck and back!! :lmao:
[QUOTE]

and because of that you don't have to go all the way to Thai Land for a massage! ;)

Maroo- Philharmagic is THE best thingn in MK, Andrew (DB) and I saw it three or four times in one day! And on number 9, do you mean a hot dog with real dog, or a real TASTING hot dog? :lmao:

[pipersmom]

I've been lurking for a while now, and thought I'd posted..but I guess not (or at least I don't think I have..now I can't remember..I'm waaay sleep deprived!) Anyway! Totally enjoying reading along. Though I must say, with the sense of humor all of you guys have..you may need to bring extra undies ..cause I know I'd be dying laughing at least once a day! Looking forward to continue following along...

[All7OfUs]

I love the list!

speaking of space mountain....

I love the ride but only if I'm not in front, because if that's where I am, I spend the entire ride ducking so I don't hit something and become decapitated in the dark.

If i'm in the back, I'll hear the scream and have time to duck..

I think I need help.


I love Spectro! It's more than just a parade...considering the only parades I'd experienced were "small town" ones...I was in awe the first time I saw it.

ME TOO- scares the carps out of me!! In fact, I think I've even posted about this before! Every time I ride it, I can't keep the thoughts of my arms being choppped off and fall flopping onto the floor...

For me it just seems Spectro MIGHT be the reminiscent of MS Electrical Parade- That music just brings a sentimental tear to my eye every time it comes up to queue on my IPod. Loved that parade!



yep!



It was a bad onen for her and not one for me!! I wasn't born yet! :goodvibes

Hey, what a good idea!

[QUOTE=maroo;34202481]Gosh, Bekka. You have aged! :rotfl:
[QUOTE]

Funny, I don't feel that old yet...:rotfl2:

[QUOTE=All7OfUs;34203428]Hey, that's a great idea!! She's so much younger, in great shape, and can get out of bed each morning without groaning about her neck and back!! :lmao:
[QUOTE]

and because of that you don't have to go all the way to Thai Land for a massage! ;)

Maroo- Philharmagic is THE best thingn in MK, Andrew (DB) and I saw it three or four times in one day! And on number 9, do you mean a hot dog with real dog, or a real TASTING hot dog? :lmao:

Are you STILL talking about my fish "stew"??!!

But--- going all the way to Thailand for a massage is so much fun! :banana:

I agree- mostly- I would put CoP above Phil, but do enjoy it a lot! So very creative and fun!

I don't honestly know if I've eaten real dog or not. One can never know around here...:lmao: I want dogs, hot dogs, made of all beef. With chili, or kraut. No one would ever dare to stand in my way at Wishes. :rotfl2:

I've been lurking for a while now, and thought I'd posted..but I guess not (or at least I don't think I have..now I can't remember..I'm waaay sleep deprived!) Anyway! Totally enjoying reading along. Though I must say, with the sense of humor all of you guys have..you may need to bring extra undies ..cause I know I'd be dying laughing at least once a day! Looking forward to continue following along...



:welcome::welcome::welcome:

Good Morning, pipersmom!! So great to have you here, sharing in our zany, crazy wildness!!

Yes, we'll be sure to pack lots of extras!! We'll for sure need 'em!! HA! Do hope you post a lot, the more the merrier. party:

[If U Had Wings]

For me it just seems Spectro MIGHT be the reminiscent of MS Electrical Parade- That music just brings a sentimental tear to my eye every time it comes up to queue on my IPod. Loved that parade!

I just love the music tot he MS Electrical Parade. I enjoy Spectro, but for me nothing is better than the MS Electrical Parade because of the music.:lovestruc

[All7OfUs]

I just love the music tot he MS Electrical Parade. I enjoy Spectro, but for me nothing is better than the MS Electrical Parade because of the music.:lovestruc



I so couldn't agree with you more, Crissy!! It was just such a beautifully written piece of work, that somehow evoked quite an emotion of joy and eupohria in me. Funny how, 25 years later, it still does! :confused3

[maroo]

I love the list!

speaking of space mountain....

I love the ride but only if I'm not in front, because if that's where I am, I spend the entire ride ducking so I don't hit something and become decapitated in the dark.

If i'm in the back, I'll hear the scream and have time to duck..

I think I need help.


I love Spectro! It's more than just a parade...considering the only parades I'd experienced were "small town" ones...I was in awe the first time I saw it.

That...


It hilarious! Bless your heart! :hug:

I've been lurking for a while now, and thought I'd posted..but I guess not (or at least I don't think I have..now I can't remember..I'm waaay sleep deprived!) Anyway! Totally enjoying reading along. Though I must say, with the sense of humor all of you guys have..you may need to bring extra undies ..cause I know I'd be dying laughing at least once a day! Looking forward to continue following along...

Woo Hoo!

:welcome: to our humble pre-trippie!

ME TOO- scares the carps out of me!! In fact, I think I've even posted about this before! Every time I ride it, I can't keep the thoughts of my arms being choppped off and fall flopping onto the floor...

For me it just seems Spectro MIGHT be the reminiscent of MS Electrical Parade- That music just brings a sentimental tear to my eye every time it comes up to queue on my IPod. Loved that parade!


I agree- mostly- I would put CoP above Phil, but do enjoy it a lot! So very creative and fun!


Ur...I have never ridden CoP........:rolleyes1

EEK. Maybe I should have put that as a Must DO?

I love the music of Spectro.

Where can I find the music for the MS Electrical Parade?

[All7OfUs]

That...


It hilarious! Bless your heart! :hug:



Woo Hoo!

:welcome: to our humble pre-trippie!



Ur...I have never ridden CoP........:rolleyes1

EEK. Maybe I should have put that as a Must DO?

I love the music of Spectro.

Where can I find the music for the MS Electrical Parade?



Humble?!! :rolleyes1 Well, maaaaaaaaaaaybe.

YOU MUST go on CoP with us- why, "Cuz, it's a great big, beautiful tomorrow..."

I have it; will bring...

[eandesmom]

I love the list!

speaking of space mountain....

I love the ride but only if I'm not in front, because if that's where I am, I spend the entire ride ducking so I don't hit something and become decapitated in the dark.

If i'm in the back, I'll hear the scream and have time to duck..

I think I need help.


I love Spectro! It's more than just a parade...considering the only parades I'd experienced were "small town" ones...I was in awe the first time I saw it.

:rotfl: on the Space Mountain.

yep!

It was a bad onen for her and not one for me!! I wasn't born yet! :goodvibes

Hey, what a good idea!

Gosh, Bekka. You have aged! :rotfl:

Funny, I don't feel that old yet...:rotfl2:

Hey, that's a great idea!! She's so much younger, in great shape, and can get out of bed each morning without groaning about her neck and back!! :lmao:
and because of that you don't have to go all the way to Thai Land for a massage! ;)

Maroo- Philharmagic is THE best thingn in MK, Andrew (DB) and I saw it three or four times in one day! And on number 9, do you mean a hot dog with real dog, or a real TASTING hot dog? :lmao:

Bekka you are on a roll this morning!:rotfl2: love it!

[If U Had Wings]

I so couldn't agree with you more, Crissy!! It was just such a beautifully written piece of work, that somehow evoked quite an emotion of joy and eupohria in me. Funny how, 25 years later, it still does! :confused3

I love the first few notes. I had to make the begining a ringtone for my cell phone.:)

[maroo]

Humble?!! :rolleyes1 Well, maaaaaaaaaaaybe.

YOU MUST go on CoP with us- why, "Cuz, it's a great big, beautiful tomorrow..."

I have it; will bring...

Aw...come on...we are all humble people! :thumbsup2

Of course...this pre-trippie has grown some legs and is about to sprout wings, but we are still humble! :hippie:

[GreatBiscuit]

Awesome litsts! Nothing beats a good dog. Love the footlong chili-cheese coneys at Sonic. Then there are Chicago style dogs at Earls. MMMMMMMMM I'm getting hawngry.

[shannn]

I love Philharmagic and COP. They are my two favorites in MK. We missed COP last trip, and I must go next time!!

[that's nice]

What's COP? and why can't I think of what that means?:confused3

(you don't have to answer the 2nd question:sad2:)

[Pollito916]

COP = Carousel of Progress :goodvibes

[that's nice]

COP = Carousel of Progress :goodvibes

Oh yea! Thanks.. :worship: It still didn't come to me. :confused3

I've never been on this. :sad2:*runs and hides*

[StefaniLyn]

What's COP? and why can't I think of what that means?:confused3

(you don't have to answer the 2nd question:sad2:)

I'm glad you asked first. I didn't want to get flamed for my lack of Disney knowledge.

[Sleepingbooty]

Well, I got behind again (big shock!), so... I had to skim to catch up. Here's what I got:


raw sewage (or was it raw cabbage?)
Jordan and Leisa, long lost cousins
DTD has a margarita stand
Casey's dogs are a must 'doo'


Did I do okay?;)

[All7OfUs]

:rotfl: on the Space Mountain.
Bekka you are on a roll this morning!:rotfl2: love it!

She's a funny one, that girl! Love her to pieces!:cloud9: Someday, we're going to the Poly TOGETHER.... hmmmm.... now how to pay for it? :confused3

I love the first few notes. I had to make the begining a ringtone for my cell phone.:)

Someday, I'll get a cellphone and can play around with fun stuff like that! Until then, I like to stream it from subsonicradio.com or DIS Tunes.

Aw...come on...we are all humble people! :thumbsup2

Of course...this pre-trippie has grown some legs and is about to sprout wings, but we are still humble! :hippie:

You're right in general we are humble- at least I like to hope so. This thread has gone gonzo, so in the sense that it is humble, meaning "lowly"- well, it's not. Do I love it?? You bet!

Awesome litsts! Nothing beats a good dog. Love the footlong chili-cheese coneys at Sonic. Then there are Chicago style dogs at Earls. MMMMMMMMM I'm getting hawngry.

Anyone remember, or still have, Der Wienerschnitzel?? We used to cruise through there on school mornings and grab a chili dog for breakfast. Chili with a bunch of fake cheese on it. :cloud9: French class got mighty interesting sometimes. :rolleyes1

I love Philharmagic and COP. They are my two favorites in MK. We missed COP last trip, and I must go next time!!

MINE TOO!! Well, that was sorta new as of last trip. Both were new for me; but I'd ahve to say for nostalgic reasons PoTC and HM will hold special places in my heart.

What's COP? and why can't I think of what that means?:confused3

(you don't have to answer the 2nd question:sad2:)

We understand.. ;)

COP = Carousel of Progress :goodvibes

THANKS! Pollito916!!! I LOVE it when people can cover the thread- as much as I'd love to be here 24/7, life continues on... :laughing:

Oh yea! Thanks.. :worship: It still didn't come to me. :confused3

I've never been on this. :sad2:*runs and hides*

I've not been on/to so many things- don't feel bad. It's a great one, though; try not to miss it in March!!

I'm glad you asked first. I didn't want to get flamed for my lack of Disney knowledge.

You'd never get flamed here, my friend! (remember...we are humble. :love:) I can't ever keep track of any of those Boardwalk area resorts, and SAB (Storm Along Bay) always messes with me. Don't worry! :hippie: (I love that smilie)

Well, I got behind again (big shock!), so... I had to skim to catch up. Here's what I got:


raw sewage (or was it raw cabbage?)
Jordan and Leisa, long lost cousins
DTD has a margarita stand
Casey's dogs are a must 'doo'


Did I do okay?;)

WOW! That's pretty good for skimming through!! I'm impressed!

It was both- my kimchee is safely fermenting in my entryway. Ya know, I really should post a picture of my entryway to show you all our bounty for this winter.

You know what?! We just could be... :cool2:

I'm saving my potential margaritas for the stand in Mexico (WS). I definitely will be doing a mini-series of my drink choices for the trip in the future, so pocket this little nugget away....;)

Casey's dogs are a must 'doo'

:lmao:OH, that's rich!! An uber "potty pun"- Just doesn't get better than this!:lmao:

[that's nice]

She's a funny one, that girl! Love her to pieces!:cloud9: Someday, we're going to the Poly TOGETHER.... hmmmm.... now how to pay for it? :confused3
Go BEKKA Go BEKKA!!!!!

You better make more quilts to pay for that next Poly trip!!!!!

You're right in general we are humble- at least I like to hope so. This thread has gone gonzo, so in the sense that it is humble, meaning "lowly"- well, it's not. Do I love it?? You bet!
At least this thread hasn't gone down the tubes....yet! :laughing:

THANKS! Pollito916!!! I LOVE it when people can cover the thread- as much as I'd love to be here 24/7, life continues on... :laughing:
Yes thank you!

I've not been on/to so many things- don't feel bad. It's a great one, though; try not to miss it in March!!

I might have to add it to the list.

:lmao:OH, that's rich!! An uber "potty pun"- Just doesn't get better than this!:lmao:
You can't go wrong with the potty humor apparently.popcorn::

[winkers]

did I hear potty talk????



http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/diehardRaCfan/i_pood.png

[winkers]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q15/starrycloud77/Funny%20pictures/6733_120467674064_625294064_2236295.jpg


a different pot of gold.....

[jordanyosh]

I can sniff out potty talk anywhere.

[All7OfUs]

Yesterday, I noticed my little, yet biggest pain in the patootie ticky-tocker, (thanks again, Tim! maybe I should set up a rotating on-call tech support team to help me out when our plans change again. (You do all remember that all is in flux until it's paid for, and even then, maybe not :lmao:)- GB, Jordy, watch those PM boxes- (not that only guys can do this sort of stuff, but I haven't heard any gals mention that they can do this, and well, those guys tend to be up at my odd hours, (Isn't this fun to see how many parenthetical phrases I can stick into one paragraph??))) says it's time for a little self-promotion.

Now, if you got through that confusing bit of poor writing, let's move onto the business at hand.

Moving up in rank from Sergeants to Sergeant Majors!!

This is the highest ranking for enlisted soldiers and according to Wiki, "carries with it certain ceremonial functions such as caring for the unit's colors (flag). Additionally, they serve as monitors for, and advocates of, the enlisted men in the command. This position exists in units of battalion size and larger."

I like that, as it is due and proper time for the TC3 to begin thinking more seriously about it's "colors", also known as matching T-shirts, costumes, and the like. Do we care about such things? Ummm, yeah, we are ladies of high fashion and distinction.

As for monitors and advocates? Well, what I can say is that we've been monitoring the possibilities and have put out many recruiting calls, and several "are thinking about it...". Trust us, if we have a battalion sized group that comes with us, we will definitely be advocates for you!!

"Ceremonial functions"?? Got that covered too!! We've got the MK flag ceremony, the Poly torch lighting ceremony, the trolley show ceremony, the Muppets show ceremony, the Hoop de View, er, I mean Hoop de Doo sangria fest/napkin twirling ceremony, and the put our feet up on the TTA ceremony all to look forward to and/or preside over.

Sergeant Major 7 signing off...

[eandesmom]

did I hear potty talk????



http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/diehardRaCfan/i_pood.png

I.must.send.that.to.my.brother.

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

[winkers]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/jrazumich/poopthreadvv9aj6.gif

[winkers]

I.must.send.that.to.my.brother.

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

don't encourage me!:laughing:

[All7OfUs]

Go BEKKA Go BEKKA!!!!!

You better make more quilts to pay for that next Poly trip!!!!!


At least this thread hasn't gone down the tubes....yet! :laughing:


Yes thank you!



I might have to add it to the list.


You can't go wrong with the potty humor apparently.popcorn::

I'm so stuck on this one (quilt)- don't have the right fabric to finish it up. Ah well.... maybe I can try online??

Well, I can see that this thread "goes down the tubes (or pipes) all too often. I write up a post, and come back to this:

did I hear potty talk????



http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/diehardRaCfan/i_pood.png

:lmao::lmao::lmao: We simply MUST go together someday. Can you imagine the fun??!!!:rotfl2: Ummm... Sept. is still leaving plenty of time to think about it...

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q15/starrycloud77/Funny%20pictures/6733_120467674064_625294064_2236295.jpg


a different pot of gold.....

Only if it comes with shoes...

By the way, speaking of bombs... I just (and I do mean just) learned of a horrible tragedy that happened here yesterday...

Our city is recently putting in new natural gas lines and folks are switching out to gas furnaces. A brand new hotel that many adopting foreigners stay at got blown to pieces!!1 It is actually right across the street from our office. That is what happens when there is no inspection and sub-quality parts are being used, I guess. I don't know if any foreigners were involved but I did hear at least 7 people were killed. :sad1: Now, my househelper is saying that a private house also went up yesterday.


I can sniff out potty talk anywhere.

Welcome to the nightly fray...

[All7OfUs]

I so can't keep up with you guys!!!

Yup, now we're the poop thread... Is it only me, or am I the only one that finds this funny??

[that's nice]

winkers......
any mention of potty.... you're all over it like a fly on ......umm maybe I shouldn't go there.:confused3 LOLOLOL:rotfl:

[eandesmom]

[SIZE="4"][COLOR="Navy"]Yesterday, I noticed my little, yet biggest pain in the patootie ticky-tocker, (thanks again, Tim! maybe I should set up a rotating on-call tech support team to help me out when our plans change again. (You do all remember that all is in flux until it's paid for, and even then, maybe not :lmao:)- GB, Jordy, watch those PM boxes- (not that only guys can do this sort of stuff, but I haven't heard any gals mention that they can do this, and well, those guys tend to be up at my odd hours, (Isn't this fun to see how many parenthetical phrases I can stick into one paragraph??))) says it's time for a little self-promotion.

As an overparenthezizer I can appreciate this.

And you never asked. LOL! I'd rather make your Tshirts though.

don't encourage me!:laughing:

:lmao:

what was I thinking!

[jordanyosh]

How scary!

When I was in East Asia. they were doing alot of building...it was scary!

[winkers]

Our city is recently putting in new natural gas lines and folks are switching out to gas furnaces. A brand new hotel that many adopting foreigners stay at got blown to pieces!!1 It is actually right across the street from our office. That is what happens when there is no inspection and sub-quality parts are being used, I guess. I don't know if any foreigners were involved but I did hear at least 7 people were killed. :sad1: Now, my househelper is saying that a private house also went up yesterday.

..

that's so sad!

[eandesmom]

By the way, speaking of bombs... I just (and I do mean just) learned of a horrible tragedy that happened here yesterday...

Our city is recently putting in new natural gas lines and folks are switching out to gas furnaces. A brand new hotel that many adopting foreigners stay at got blown to pieces!!1 It is actually right across the street from our office. That is what happens when there is no inspection and sub-quality parts are being used, I guess. I don't know if any foreigners were involved but I did hear at least 7 people were killed. :sad1: Now, my househelper is saying that a private house also went up yesterday.



Oh Liesa, that's horrible!

[All7OfUs]

Well, I wasn't going to replace "sub-quality" with Chinese, but if I were to be totally honest, that's where the furnaces are coming from. Added to no inspections, and a bribery system firmly rooted, this is what you get...

[jordanyosh]

Well, I wasn't going to replace "sub-quality" with Chinese, but if I were to be totally honest, that's where the furnaces are coming from. Added to no inspections, and a bribery system firmly rooted, this is what you get...

so true.

[All7OfUs]

How scary!

When I was in East Asia. they were doing alot of building...it was scary!

The building boom is nearly played out here, as the banks realized that a free for all credit system wasn't such a great idea. HA!! Interesting how it took years for the US to figure that out, and about 6 months for our place to do so. Now, the banks are giving VERY few loans out. (insert screeching tires sound here.)

that's so sad!

It really is! I'm dying to know if any of the adopting foreigners were there.

Oh Liesa, that's horrible!

I know!! DH says when it happened there were tons of emergency personnel there doing what they could.

so true.

When will they learn...:sad2:

[MKBekka]

She's a funny one, that girl! Love her to pieces!:cloud9: Someday, we're going to the Poly TOGETHER.... hmmmm.... now how to pay for it? :confused3


Love you too!! :lovestruc Knowing you, you'll take the money out of my collage fund. :rotfl2:

Go BEKKA Go BEKKA!!!!!

You better make more quilts to pay for that next Poly trip!!!!!



Mom sells the quilts, I actually sell beaded jewelry :) I THINK later on in this PTR their will be some pix of that...:confused3

[All7OfUs]

Love you too!! :lovestruc Knowing you, you'll take the money out of my collage fund. :rotfl2:



Mom sells the quilts, I actually sell beaded jewelry :) I THINK later on in this PTR their will be some pix of that...:confused3

Well, I probably won't take it out of your "collage" fund, but I might out of your "COLLEGE" fund. ;)

Yes, there will have to be, since you are solely responsible for my trip bling. :lmao: Coordinated jewelry for every outfit and occasion :woohoo:

[MKBekka]

Well, I probably won't take it out of your "collage" fund, but I might out of your "COLLEGE" fund. ;)

whatever. . . .

[that's nice]

I got tired so I went to be at a decent hour last night.... WHERE IS THE SLEEPING SMILEY?:confused3

What happened to that building was terrible.. I hope no one was seriously hurt.:sad2:


Leisa, I'll help you get that url out of your siggy. I'll make it disappear just like I did with you rotating banner! :)

[All7OfUs]

I got tired so I went to be at a decent hour last night.... WHERE IS THE SLEEPING SMILEY?:confused3

What happened to that building was terrible.. I hope no one was seriously hurt.:sad2:


Leisa, I'll help you get that url out of your siggy. I'll make it disappear just like I did with you rotating banner! :)

Actually, the rumor is that 7!!:scared1: people were killed! I am so very sad! I walked by it today, on the way to our teammates flat; all the windows are blown out, one wall (the one I could see from the street) has a huge crack in it, and it's leaning. There were a big group of officials talking outside as I went past.

My househelper also says that a private home also blew up just nearby as well yesterday. Maybe those who are installing the gas lines and new furnaces will make extra sure they are doing what they are supposed to be doing now? :confused3

I guess terrible things are happening all over the world today. I hadn't read about the army base thing until this afternoon. Been a sad day for sure...:sad1:

[StefaniLyn]

Well, I probably won't take it out of your "collage" fund, but I might out of your "COLLEGE" fund. ;)

Yes, there will have to be, since you are solely responsible for my trip bling. :lmao: Coordinated jewelry for every outfit and occasion :woohoo:

So sad about the building. What a shame that greediness leads to tragedy.

Leisa will you feel less guilty now depleating Bekka's college fund given the spelling error? I mean, high priced Harvard may notice those little things but it would probably slip right through the screening process at the less expensive Hamburger University :lmao:! Watch out Poly, here comes Leisa & Bekka!

[disney<333]

Those SAT scores are amazing. I already got Emily a SAT book.:lmao:
So scary to hear about the buildings. That's terrible.
Here is my top 10 for MK:
1. Get a dole whip. Don't flame me but I never had one.
2. See the stage show.
3. See all 3 parades.
4. Go on the liberty square boat.
5. See hall of presidents.
6. Take picture in front of liberty bell and when I come home see how many people think it is the real one.
7. See frontier Donald.
8. That's all I could think of for now.

[winkers]

Well, I probably won't take it out of your "collage" fund, but I might out of your "COLLEGE" fund. ;)



maybe college is aiming a bit too high...:rotfl2:

[All7OfUs]

So sad about the building. What a shame that greediness leads to tragedy.

Leisa will you feel less guilty now depleating Bekka's college fund given the spelling error? I mean, high priced Harvard may notice those little things but it would probably slip right through the screening process at the less expensive Hamburger University :lmao:! Watch out Poly, here comes Leisa & Bekka!

And it's exactly that- gross amounts of greed; with healthy doses of drunkeness, laziness and poor training added to the mix.

No, she'll still go to school, but I might have to resort to 5th grade spelling tests again. Actually, she has her heart set on O.R. nursing. I'm sure she'll do just fine. :goodvibes

Those SAT scores are amazing. I already got Emily a SAT book.:lmao:
So scary to hear about the buildings. That's terrible.
Here is my top 10 for MK:
1. Get a dole whip. Don't flame me but I never had one.
2. See the stage show.
3. See all 3 parades.
4. Go on the liberty square boat.
5. See hall of presidents.
6. Take picture in front of liberty bell and when I come home see how many people think it is the real one.
7. See frontier Donald.
8. That's all I could think of for now.

Thanks for the congrats for my son! We're all on :cloud9: still.

Definitely will be getting some Dole Whips, but I'm not so much into shows or parades. Partly because of the crowds, but mostly cuz that's a great time to catch low lines. Liberty Belle is high up on list, and will probably check out Obama in the HoP. One of my very favorite pics was this one:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/DSCN2850.jpg

I love all the authenticity that goes into stuff like this!! Did you know that that bell was actually cast FROM THE SAME MOLD as the real Liberty Bell?? Amazing!

maybe college is aiming a bit too high...:rotfl2:

Nah, she can do it, but will have to learn how to use spell checker! :teacher::idea:

[All7OfUs]

And because we have to keep this thread on track... here a the next Top 10's. My second favorite park is well, EPCOT, but only WS part. So, I'm dividing up EPCOT into 2 segments with FW following sometime later.

I feel I must re-iterate, these aren't the only things I'll be doing, but only the things I want to put as the highest priority.

Now, without further ado, World Showcase Top 10:

1) I want to see all 4 shows; Canada, USA, France, and China. I've only seen one of them, and really enjoyed it.

2) Must see Miyuki again. She is over-the-top enchanting.

3) There is a lady in China who plays the zither. The music is so soothing and myterious sounding. I love it!

4) Mo' Rockin' is also way high on my list. I love their stuff so much, I bought and downloaded a few of their songs.

5) Last trip I missed Voices of LIberty by mere minutes. I was so sad!

6) I do love a ride on the high seas of Norway. Maelstrom is a must-do!

7) I've read some rave reviews of the KimPossible Missions; they really aide in finding some hidden treasures that Imagineering has cleverly put into the theming.

8) Definitely need to find a bunch of the hidden gems I've learned about over the last year. (Separate post on these sometime later)

9) Almost every country has a fountain and national HATS for sale. I'm willing to risk the cooties, but I want a picture of my by all the fountains and with hats from all the countries that have them.

10) And last, but not least, there are some fun eats and drinks ready for the noshing.

You can bet this trip will have a robust portion of time allotted for exploring and enjoying. There's so much to see and do!! maroo, I'll show you the great side of WS!!!

[shannn]

I can't wait for some adult time in the WS. I haven't done any of those things except Maelstrom (it's a ride!) and a Kim Possible mission (very cool!).

I want to stroll instead of race and enjoy what the WS has to offer without people pulling me along!! How many more days until December 20??

[that's nice]

No, she'll still go to school, but I might have to resort to 5th grade spelling tests again. Actually, she has her heart set on O.R. nursing. I'm sure she'll do just fine. :goodvibes

This is what my DW does.... well kinda of.. She works in the recovery room. She works with surgeries that require a patient to be admitted to the hospital. She's been a nurse for 10 years! (WOW are we that old?:confused3) She used to work on surgical floors but has been in recovery for 5? years now. If Bekka has any questions about nursing let me know... I'll pass them on to Melody. :goodvibes

[that's nice]

Woops forgot to add WS thoughts...... After looking at your list I have realized that I know NOTHING about the WS. Yea, I know where the drinks are but I feel like we always rush through here. One thing that we did like last time in Epcot was the KidCot stops. Juliana liked making her mask and the interaction with CMs from around the world is cool. We've only been to Epcot 2 times so far, I need to schedule more time here on some trip in the future (probably won't happen next time either:sad2:)

[All7OfUs]

I can't wait for some adult time in the WS. I haven't done any of those things except Maelstrom (it's a ride!) and a Kim Possible mission (very cool!).

I want to stroll instead of race and enjoy what the WS has to offer without people pulling me along!! How many more days until December 20??

I know!! Getting some unrushed, "adult" time sounds so nice right now. None of this frenetic, go-go-go, no time for this or that, blah,blah, blah. Time to stop and smell the roses and soak it in. Although, I do love Maelstrom! Lots of imagination sure went into it, for sure. Hmmm... let's see about 40 days?? maroo does my math for me... :confused3:lmao:

This is what my DW does.... well kinda of.. She works in the recovery room. She works with surgeries that require a patient to be admitted to the hospital. She's been a nurse for 10 years! (WOW are we that old?:confused3) She used to work on surgical floors but has been in recovery for 5? years now. If Bekka has any questions about nursing let me know... I'll pass them on to Melody. :goodvibes


I will definitely do that. She's pretty excited about it- even since biology. She totally smoked that class and LOVED IT!

Yeah, I guess you ARE that old- join the CRAFT club, better known as the "gettin' to be old farts" bunch. (some of us are further down that road than you, though)


Woops forgot to add WS thoughts...... After looking at your list I have realized that I know NOTHING about the WS. Yea, I know where the drinks are but I feel like we always rush through here. One thing that we did like last time in Epcot was the KidCot stops. Juliana liked making her mask and the interaction with CMs from around the world is cool. We've only been to Epcot 2 times so far, I need to schedule more time here on some trip in the future (probably won't happen next time either:sad2:)

There is so much there! WS deserves LOADS of time, but I think most people don't take it. I know I didn't the first times I was there. Again, kids have a way of doing that. My kids loved the KidCot stops too!! In fact, we made it a point to get ALL the little dangly things to bring home for our scrapbooks. My kids loved talking to the CMs and having them teach them hello, goodbye and thank you.

[reelmom]

Defintely do the Kim Possible Missions. We had so much fun. We always take hat pictures also. Fun memories!

[All7OfUs]

Defintely do the Kim Possible Missions. We had so much fun. We always take hat pictures also. Fun memories!

So, I'm pretty safe from lice and other cooties?? We've done the Viking horns and the Chinese hats so far; nothing yet... :banana:

Do you have a certain country for the KP that you'd recommend??

[pipersmom]

I'm really looking forward to doing Epcot and WS with Piper as well..oddly enough those are the two things I have the most memory of from my trips as a kid. (Mind you that was 25 yrs ago..lol) My mouth kind of drops open when I read TRs where families didn't spend a whole day there, lol. I could go and spend the week! I'm debating on the Kim Possible thing, I think Piper would prob enjoy it, but I think it takes a lot of time and we already have too little time and too much to fit in! The hats idea sounds really fun. (If you're worried just take a lil can of lysol and secretly give it a spray..:laughing:)

We also definitely want to see Miyuki! Piper loooooves candy and is addicted to Cooking Mama, I know she'd get a thrill from watching her...

[All7OfUs]

My mouth kind of drops open when I read TRs where families didn't spend a whole day there, lol. We also definitely want to see Miyuki! Piper loooooves candy and is addicted to Cooking Mama, I know she'd get a thrill from watching her...

Mine too!!! All the little nooks and crannies to explore... I love it all!

I don't know if she'd want to eat her candy if she got one from Miyuki!! THey are totally works of art.

[eandesmom]

I really really hope to have time to just explore the WS this time. I've been to WDW 4 times and have not really explored it at all. We've eaten, we've had drinks, we've strolled. But really explore? Enjoy? No.

I'm hoping to get a full day in in just the WS....not all at once but over the course of the trip. I also think by having more "adults" with us this trip, that will be easier to pull off as I think they will love the WS.

I love your list!

[tinkgurl]

When you're on Maelstrom, look for the hidden Mickey on the mural at the loading dock!

[winkers]

I'm happy to report that with me and my kids trying on every stinkin hat in WS, none of us has walked away with cooties, lice or anyother nasty thing.

We can look at gloves, scarfs, jackets..and none of them inspire us to try them on. But we see a hat and it's like we're genetically undable to pass it up.

[winkers]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/Tacierinrin/funny%20crap/iwouldkillhim.jpg

this reminded me of your stolen outhouse...

[StefaniLyn]

And it's exactly that- gross amounts of greed; with healthy doses of drunkeness, laziness and poor training added to the mix.

No, she'll still go to school, but I might have to resort to 5th grade spelling tests again. Actually, she has her heart set on O.R. nursing. I'm sure she'll do just fine. :goodvibes

Nah, she can do it, but will have to learn how to use spell checker! :teacher::idea:

DD10 is a spelling whiz but DD8 can't spell worth a darn. It's very frustrating for me to try and study with DD8 because she spells everything phonetically. Her teacher insists that some kids just 'get it' and others have to work to spell every word. And then she tells me not to worry because of spell check.

Poor Bekka - all this fuss over one little letter!

An OR nurse sounds like a wonderful career. Not a lot of spelling required either! We love our OR nurses :goodvibes

And because we have to keep this thread on track... here a the next Top 10's. My second favorite park is well, EPCOT, but only WS part. So, I'm dividing up EPCOT into 2 segments with FW following sometime later.

I feel I must re-iterate, these aren't the only things I'll be doing, but only the things I want to put as the highest priority.

Now, without further ado, World Showcase Top 10:

1) I want to see all 4 shows; Canada, USA, France, and China. I've only seen one of them, and really enjoyed it.

2) Must see Miyuki again. She is over-the-top enchanting.

3) There is a lady in China who plays the zither. The music is so soothing and myterious sounding. I love it!

4) Mo' Rockin' is also way high on my list. I love their stuff so much, I bought and downloaded a few of their songs.

5) Last trip I missed Voices of LIberty by mere minutes. I was so sad!

6) I do love a ride on the high seas of Norway. Maelstrom is a must-do!

7) I've read some rave reviews of the KimPossible Missions; they really aide in finding some hidden treasures that Imagineering has cleverly put into the theming.

8) Definitely need to find a bunch of the hidden gems I've learned about over the last year. (Separate post on these sometime later)

9) Almost every country has a fountain and national HATS for sale. I'm willing to risk the cooties, but I want a picture of my by all the fountains and with hats from all the countries that have them.

10) And last, but not least, there are some fun eats and drinks ready for the noshing.

You can bet this trip will have a robust portion of time allotted for exploring and enjoying. There's so much to see and do!! maroo, I'll show you the great side of WS!!!

Woops forgot to add WS thoughts...... After looking at your list I have realized that I know NOTHING about the WS. Yea, I know where the drinks are but I feel like we always rush through here. One thing that we did like last time in Epcot was the KidCot stops. Juliana liked making her mask and the interaction with CMs from around the world is cool. We've only been to Epcot 2 times so far, I need to schedule more time here on some trip in the future (probably won't happen next time either:sad2:)

Oh my, oh my, oh my! Leisa, I am ashamed to say that I have done only a couple of items on your list! I am so intrigued by KP Missions though I've never heard of them. Myuki? Who is s/he and what does s/he do?

Great list overall! What about the ride in Mexico?

[maroo]

Ok...

Here is my top 10 for Epcot WS.....:rolleyes1


1. Follow Liesa around.

2. Follow Liesa around.

3. Follow Liesa around.

4. Follow Liesa around.

5. Follow Liesa around.

6. Follow Liesa around.

7. Follow Liesa around.

8. Follow Liesa around.

wait for it.....

wait for it......

wait for it......

9. Follow Liesa around.

10. If I get bored doing #s 1 - 9 - Go be lazy in the pool! :rotfl2:

[StefaniLyn]

Ok...

Here is my top 10 for Epcot WS.....:rolleyes1


1. Follow Liesa around.

2. Follow Liesa around.

3. Follow Liesa around.

4. Follow Liesa around.

5. Follow Liesa around.

6. Follow Liesa around.

7. Follow Liesa around.

8. Follow Liesa around.

wait for it.....

wait for it......

wait for it......

9. Follow Liesa around.

10. If I get bored doing #s 1 - 9 - Go be lazy in the pool! :rotfl2:

:lmao: very creative and original Maroo! Though I can't say I blame you - Leisa clearly has a well thought out and comprehensive plan. What's left to do but follow her around? :confused3

[All7OfUs]

Unlike the fantasy or the educational elements that I love about the other parks, the intricate, yet serene, beauty of Animal Kingdom draws me to it.

I will admit the confusing layout of the park itself left me with quite an unfavorable bias on my first visit in 2001. The kids and I wandered around lost and confused (I tend to do that anyways under normal circumstances), and quite frankly frustrated; but the old adage, "Knowledge is the key to enjoyment" certainly holds true for this park.

On our last visit we went went well prepared with the backstory of AK as our starting point. It opened a whole new world to us! Really? There's an "Asia"? And an "Africa?" And really super corny-tacky area called "Dinoland" with a ride that could actually induce sponataneous puking?! (Guess where the kids headed off to right after EE?)

There's so much I love about this park, but here a few things that top my list of Must-Do's:

1) Walk all 3 trails, paying extra attention to the theming in each one; Maharaja, Pangani, and the Tree of Life Trails.

2) Find and watch DeVine

3) Ride EE, possibly several dozen times. :rotfl2::rotfl:

4) See the Festival of the Lion King show

5) Explore the Oasis Animal Exhibits and Discovery Island shops (each has a different theme, did you know?)

6) Stop to wach the African musicians and other music groups that play around the park.

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys and hidden gems I've learned about over the last year.

8) Eat a Minnie's Strawberry bar

9) See the folk art and handpainted murals in Pizzafari

10) If time, see Nemo again (it made me cry last time)

Think I can fit it all in?? I think I'll have at least 1 and a half days here total. Maybe even more, if I get here during one of my solo days. I'm ready for an adventure here, for sure!

[eandesmom]

backsroty

you might need to replenish the collage fund
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Nemo made you cry?

Awwwwwwwwwww

I likey your list!

[jordanyosh]

The toughest thing about AK are trying to fit in the shows.

[winkers]

I love AK.:lovestruc

I think you can fit it all in.

I agree, the layout is a little confusing. Even with a map, I still get lost. But then that happens when I'm driving too.

[All7OfUs]

I really really hope to have time to just explore the WS this time. I've been to WDW 4 times and have not really explored it at all. We've eaten, we've had drinks, we've strolled. But really explore? Enjoy? No.

I'm hoping to get a full day in in just the WS....not all at once but over the course of the trip. I also think by having more "adults" with us this trip, that will be easier to pull off as I think they will love the WS.

I love your list!

I guess, I've always gone with kids, who aren't really into stop and smell the roses kind of touring. Details aren't important, high thrills are. So we stand in line for Maelstrom and flit from place to place.

I think no less than a whole day is needed JUST for WS. Most people give it a half day tops. Us included our first trips. Your kids are older too, and now with the KP Missions, it should be easier to entice them to stay longer.

When you're on Maelstrom, look for the hidden Mickey on the mural at the loading dock!

I've seen that one!! Isn't that clever? I'd have never seen it though without having seen Steven Barrett's website. :rolleyes1

I'm happy to report that with me and my kids trying on every stinkin hat in WS, none of us has walked away with cooties, lice or anyother nasty thing.

We can look at gloves, scarfs, jackets..and none of them inspire us to try them on. But we see a hat and it's like we're genetically undable to pass it up.

I think it's probably easier to get lice from public school than from Disney hats. Just sayin'...:confused3

Some fun ones to get may be in Future World too. We got one of NASA helmuts that were pretty fun last time.

I love a nice hat too, ask Jordan about the 5 berets I bought in France (the real France) on my high school trip. I like them for about 10 minutes, then they get relegated to the junk trunk forever more. Too sentimental for selling, too stupid looking to actually wear.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/Tacierinrin/funny%20crap/iwouldkillhim.jpg

this reminded me of your stolen outhouse...

OMG! That's too funny!! Speaking of genetics... are men programmed to spray all over the place? It's like they are living out a childhood dream of being a firefighter or something. No offense, guys, but why is the throne constantly "coated"?

DD10 is a spelling whiz but DD8 can't spell worth a darn. It's very frustrating for me to try and study with DD8 because she spells everything phonetically. Her teacher insists that some kids just 'get it' and others have to work to spell every word. And then she tells me not to worry because of spell check.

Poor Bekka - all this fuss over one little letter!

An OR nurse sounds like a wonderful career. Not a lot of spelling required either! We love our OR nurses :goodvibes





Oh my, oh my, oh my! Leisa, I am ashamed to say that I have done only a couple of items on your list! I am so intrigued by KP Missions though I've never heard of them. Myuki? Who is s/he and what does s/he do?

Great list overall! What about the ride in Mexico?

I've heard that too. Spelling, they say, is a visual thing, and some can remember the shape of the words and some can't. Spelling phonectically actually works in most other languages, but definitely NOT in English.

I hope that she can get into nursing school!! Her grades are good, though, so I'm not too worried.

Mikuki is this lady:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/DSCN3054-4.jpg

And she is a "Master" (the only woman Master, in fact, ever) of making this:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/DSCN3055-4.jpg

It is candy made from rice flour. Her creations are INCREDIBLE!! You can't miss her next time!

Ok...

Here is my top 10 for Epcot WS.....:rolleyes1


1. Follow Liesa around.

2. Follow Liesa around.

3. Follow Liesa around.

4. Follow Liesa around.

5. Follow Liesa around.

6. Follow Liesa around.

7. Follow Liesa around.

8. Follow Liesa around.

wait for it.....

wait for it......

wait for it......

9. Follow Liesa around.

10. If I get bored doing #s 1 - 9 - Go be lazy in the pool! :rotfl2:

Classic!! You are over-the-top funny!!

:lmao: very creative and original Maroo! Though I can't say I blame you - Leisa clearly has a well thought out and comprehensive plan. What's left to do but follow her around? :confused3

HA!! I promise she won't be disappointed! ;)

[All7OfUs]

you might need to replenish the collage fund
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Nemo made you cry?

Awwwwwwwwwww

I likey your list!

Had I known you were on---I'd have gone back to edit first thing!!! :lmao: I always post it raw, and then go back, cuz, half the time I lose what I've just spent an hour typing. So.... because I have nothing to replace the collage fund with, I'm going back to edit, change the title, AND put in the link on the TOC now. I'll join y'all in about 10 minutes at the usual places. :rotfl2:

The toughest thing about AK are trying to fit in the shows.

It's almost like they purposely schedule them so you can't fit them all in...

I love AK.:lovestruc

I think you can fit it all in.

I agree, the layout is a little confusing. Even with a map, I still get lost. But then that happens when I'm driving too.

Yup, made me cry. Something so special about the reuniting scene. Reminds me of my Father's love for me and His passionate pursuit of me- even when I blow it.

[that's nice]

There's so much I love about this park, but here a few things that top my list of Must-Do's:

1) Walk all 3 trails, paying extra attention to the theming in each one; Maharaja, Pangani, and the Tree of Life Trails.
This is a great idea!
2) Find and watch DeVine
We've only seen her once. I've looked for her the last 2 times and I didn't see her.

3) Ride EE, possibly several dozen times. :rotfl2::rotfl:
Single rider line is key for this!

4) See the Festival of the Lion King show
This is a great show.. plus it is shorter than Nemo if you are strapped for time.

5) Explore the Oasis Animal Exhibits and Discovery Island shops (each has a different theme, did you know?)
More shopping huh?

6) Stop to wach the African musicians and other music groups that play around the park.
Very good idea. You can do what Juliana does and play the drums in Harambe.

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys and hidden gems I've learned about over the last year.
Sounds like fun! :)

8) Eat a Minnie's Strawberry bar
What about Mickey? :mickeybar

9) See the folk art and handpainted murals in Pizzafari
I've seen the murals... but never looked closely at them.

10) If time, see Nemo again (it made me cry last time)
Cry? :sad1:

[jordanyosh]

I usually do all the attractions on one day and then come back just to do Nemo. While I like FOTLK, it's not something I need to do every trip. I usually see it once every 3-4 years. I take that back...I don't think I've actually seen FOTLK since 03....I guess I need to see it this trip...

Anyways at 1 1/2 days at AK, that's what I would do. I LOVE Nemo so I try to see that twice every trip.

[pipersmom]

We've never been to AK, so it's something I'm really looking forward to. Piper is convinced she wants to ride Primevil(sp?) Whirl, which should be interesting considering she normally refuses to ride anything that spins, knows this spins, yet is all about it..we'll see, lol. She also wants to ride EE, other than that I think we'll prob end up focusing on the animal trails and conservation station, and shows. I've never heard of Minnie's Strawberry Bar, we're both strawberry nuts, so we'll have to try it!

[All7OfUs]

:goodvibesThis is a great idea!

We've only seen her once. I've looked for her the last 2 times and I didn't see her.

I've heard she can be hit and miss... I won't stalk her, but do hope we can score a sighting.

Single rider line is key for this!

maroo swears by it.

This is a great show.. plus it is shorter than Nemo if you are strapped for time.

Never seen it. Like Jordan says, it's hard to get allthe shows in. I think it's a conspiracy.

More shopping huh?

Not really, but each shop is done up with a different theme, and I want to see it for myself. One is migrating animals, one is spots and stripes, etc...

Very good idea. You can do what Juliana does and play the drums in Harambe.

I'd like that!!

Sounds like fun! :)


What about Mickey? :mickeybar

Honestly, I"m not that big of an ice cream fan. Esp. fake stuff like soft serve. I was spoiled ona homemade icecream when I was little, I guess...

I've seen the murals... but never looked closely at them.


Cry? :sad1:

Yeah, I'm a weenie...

[All7OfUs]

I usually do all the attractions on one day and then come back just to do Nemo. While I like FOTLK, it's not something I need to do every trip. I usually see it once every 3-4 years. I take that back...I don't think I've actually seen FOTLK since 03....I guess I need to see it this trip...

Anyways at 1 1/2 days at AK, that's what I would do. I LOVE Nemo so I try to see that twice every trip.

I've not seen it at all yet, so am really looking forward to it. I'll consider it my wanna be Cirque trip.

I think that's about what I have scheduled. I think it should be enough. I love Nemo too, I think the staging and production are AMAZING!

We've never been to AK, so it's something I'm really looking forward to. Piper is convinced she wants to ride Primevil(sp?) Whirl, which should be interesting considering she normally refuses to ride anything that spins, knows this spins, yet is all about it..we'll see, lol. She also wants to ride EE, other than that I think we'll prob end up focusing on the animal trails and conservation station, and shows. I've never heard of Minnie's Strawberry Bar, we're both strawberry nuts, so we'll have to try it!

My kids rode Primeval Hurl and thought is was meh. I had to stay with my 6 year old, so maybe I'm lucky? We rode the Dumbo wanna be twice with no line whatsoever. She loved it, and I was spared.

Strawberry bars are so good!! If I'm not mistaken they are 100% natural with no preservatives or artificial junk. They are so yummy and refreshing on a hot day. And less filling and fattening than ice cream. That way, you can pig out extra well at Bomas later on. :lmao:

[All7OfUs]

maroo, STOP NOW! Skip to the next page, and don't peek! I know you're trying......... shoo, go 'way ;)

Peeps, don't quote these photos, or they'll end up where she might see them. :goodvibes

As the weeks and months pass, I hope to be busy putting together a few little things to put in a gift basket for maroo and LeeAnn. My hope is that these little baskets can be waiting for them when they arrive in the room, but that will depend on timing, and if I can be the first one to check in. If not, that's ok, but it sure would be fun to have these surprises waiting for them.

I want to share with you what I did this weekend for my fellow soldiers. I think a little "friendly fire" of this sort will be a nice thing. I hope maroo and LeeAnn will enjoy these little homemade things, as much as I enjoyed making them!

Here is the front of one of the little coasters with a not-so- hidden- Mickey.

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

And the back...

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

And all 3 of ours put together:

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

My hope is that we can use these for our morning cups of coffee or tea during our trip (or in maroo's case probably pop), and then take them home and use them all year long, emoting fond memories of our time together.

They only took about 1/2 hour each, since I was using scraps from our quilting class. I should be able to put the last 2 Mickey's on and quilt them next weekend. Most of you know, the computer stays off in our house on Sundays, and that Saturday night is always pizza/movie night, so not much updating happens on the weekends. Which is a good thing, because that frees me up to do some fun little things like this, work on my Planning Journal, and most importantly, spend some quality time with my family. :grouphug:

I'm also thinking that this might be a nice gifty for whoever wins the Rations Drop Game- which will start back up sometime soon. Can't say when exactly, but soon. I have enough fabric for a couple more of these. :yay: And since I'm so nice, and love a good game, I won't even make you come and get it in person. ;)

[pipersmom]

Ohh..I'm jealous! Very neat idea. And I cracked up when I saw your title change, I don't know how she is with things like that, but it would drive me craaaaaaazy!

[All7OfUs]

Ohh..I'm jealous! Very neat idea. And I cracked up when I saw your title change, I don't know how she is with things like that, but it would drive me craaaaaaazy!

She told me to warn her when I posted this stuff, so she was warned and totally fine with it. She's more honest than Abe himself, so I don't worry :)

It'd drive me crazy too! Hope I don't drive her too far into the looney bin before we go. :upsidedow

[MKBekka]

what is it with my one little letter?! e,a, big deal! I will admit, I am stuck on OR nursing...and I loved my biology class. It's so interesting to see how things work inside of you! here's a gross fact about your body. In your lifetime, you body will make two swimming-pools full of spit. :crazy2: GAG!!!

I like the hats and fountains idea!

[shannn]

How Cute!!! And I love the idea behind it. The sentiment of having something that you use each day and then remember the trip because of it... how sweet! Doing this PTR so far ahead is really giving you time to share and bond, and it will make the trip all the better for it.

:hug:

[All7OfUs]

what is it with my one little letter?! e,a, big deal! I will admit, I am stuck on OR nursing...and I loved my biology class. It's so interesting to see how things work inside of you! here's a gross fact about your body. In your lifetime, you body will make two swimming-pools full of spit. :crazy2: GAG!!!

I like the hats and fountains idea!

You know, I got about 3 pictures TOTAL of me on our last trip. Is it because I'm the only one ever holding the camera? :confused3

I'm so glad I know that little disgusting fact now! I feel complete and fulfilled.

How Cute!!! And I love the idea behind it. The sentiment of having something that you use each day and then remember the trip because of it... how sweet! Doing this PTR so far ahead is really giving you time to share and bond, and it will make the trip all the better for it.

:hug:

It really does. I love (in some ways) the fact that I can so totally plan at leisure and not have to hurry about it. I have a few more things I've actually finished, but with a PTR starting so far out, I really have to pace myself. :lmao:

[Sandy321]

OK caught up!! :thumbsup2

With AK - we like to do EE first, then FP - go over to Dinosaur - then DD likes to do that primevil whirl - so I run to Safari to get FP - then we wander the trails... and we esp look out for CM's on the trails that have "earning my ears" and talk to them -

another time - we went to the Harumbe School! DD was missing school, and they were studying Africa - so we got the best education - the CM was earning her ears - and while she was scheduled to talk about one section of Africa, the other guests wandered off - but DD kept asking her questions, and before you konw it, she spent over 1/2 hour talking about her hometown!!

So AK has a special place for us - we dont often make it through all the trails - instead we spend a lot of time in one trail.. again mostly looking for the CM's that stand off to the sides...

I'm actually hoping we can do the Behind the Scene tour at AK - you get there early and sometimes they do medical procedures (well visits as well as operations) that you get to see... plus

do you know about the "secret" AK path? It takes you round the Tree and I keep missing it... maybe Robo has it on his maps at Stitch Kingdom - I'll go look and report back - but I know it ends where the FP machines are outside of Its Tough To Be A Bug (Hey, how come this isnt on your list?? ;) )

[eandesmom]

Had I known you were on---I'd have gone back to edit first thing!!! :lmao: I always post it raw, and then go back, cuz, half the time I lose what I've just spent an hour typing. So.... because I have nothing to replace the collage fund with, I'm going back to edit, change the title, AND put in the link on the TOC now. I'll join y'all in about 10 minutes at the usual places. :rotfl2:

uh huh....and I noticed you deleted your spelling error (which was clearly not so much an error as a fingers moving faster than the brain or the other way around I'm never sure) from my quoted post so the evidence is gone...


It's almost like they purposely schedule them so you can't fit them all in...

I often have that same feeling...


Yup, made me cry. Something so special about the reuniting scene. Reminds me of my Father's love for me and His passionate pursuit of me- even when I blow it.

:goodvibes

I LOVE maroo's list for the WS:laughing::laughing::laughing:

and I love your ideas! SO cute. She is a far stronger woman than I.

I would peek.

[If U Had Wings]

2) Must see Miyuki again. She is over-the-top enchanting.

I've never seen her. I'm hoping I get to see her this time.


7) I've read some rave reviews of the KimPossible Missions; they really aide in finding some hidden treasures that Imagineering has cleverly put into the theming.

I'm thinking of trying this out myself. I've heard so much about them, my curiosity is up to see what they are really like.




2) Find and watch DeVine

I've always managed to miss her too. I need to start paying more attention at the AK.


4) See the Festival of the Lion King show

Have you seen it before? I think it's my favorite of all the shows at Disney. I love the monkeys!

[Sandy321]

hmmm Go Figure - Robo doesnt have the map (It was on TGM - but I no longer subscribe and didnt save any of their secret info)

Here's my google finds>>>

<<<As you are on your way to Harambe Village keep your eye out for the last path to the right after the Tree of Life and before the bridge to Harambe Village. This is the "SECRET PATH". The front of path is filled with a lot of vegetation so you might have to look hard. Yes it is open to the public. Follow the path for a close look at the Tree of Life and for some great photo spots. Not many people know about this path so you will have a lot of time to yourself and will not be interruptions when you are taking photos. You know those people who ignore the fact that you are taking a picture and walk right in front of you. >>>

Here is another one.

<<<The 'secret path' - There's a small eating area, with picnic tables, on the path between Harambe Village and Asia. If you're walking from Harambe Village, the area is on the left. Just before the picnic tables, you'll see the start of the 'secret path'.>>>

:thumbsup2

Hope you add this to your top ten AK must do's (and ITA hard to fit the shows in with all the other attractions...It always amazes me when people think this is a "half day" park - in our house its a 3 or 4 visit park! I know, we're weird!)

[StefaniLyn]

It is candy made from rice flour. Her creations are INCREDIBLE!! You can't miss her next time!


Wait just one minute - rice flour? As in gluten free rice flour? She will definitely be on the top of our list for Epcot. I think I mentioned before that Bella has celiac disease and cannot have any wheat, rye, barley, or oat. A rice flour treat is perfect for her! Thanks for the tip Leisa!

[winkers]

super cute!!

[jordanyosh]

How cool that you made those!!!!!! I love how you made something that will be with them after they return home. Like you said, it will remind them of WDW and your time together!!!!!!:hug:

[All7OfUs]

OK caught up!! :thumbsup2

With AK - we like to do EE first, then FP - go over to Dinosaur - then DD likes to do that primevil whirl - so I run to Safari to get FP - then we wander the trails... and we esp look out for CM's on the trails that have "earning my ears" and talk to them -

another time - we went to the Harumbe School! DD was missing school, and they were studying Africa - so we got the best education - the CM was earning her ears - and while she was scheduled to talk about one section of Africa, the other guests wandered off - but DD kept asking her questions, and before you konw it, she spent over 1/2 hour talking about her hometown!!

So AK has a special place for us - we dont often make it through all the trails - instead we spend a lot of time in one trail.. again mostly looking for the CM's that stand off to the sides...

I'm actually hoping we can do the Behind the Scene tour at AK - you get there early and sometimes they do medical procedures (well visits as well as operations) that you get to see... plus

do you know about the "secret" AK path? It takes you round the Tree and I keep missing it... maybe Robo has it on his maps at Stitch Kingdom - I'll go look and report back - but I know it ends where the FP machines are outside of Its Tough To Be A Bug (Hey, how come this isnt on your list?? ;) )

Thanks for all those tips!!

I did know about that path, and it's on my list of the "hidden gems" to look for at this park. Robo did have it. I've studied it several times, in fact, and I think I can find it.

That sounds really cool about the CMs who stand on the trails. I will really look out for them!

uh huh....and I noticed you deleted your spelling error (which was clearly not so much an error as a fingers moving faster than the brain or the other way around I'm never sure) from my quoted post so the evidence is gone...
I LOVE maroo's list for the WS:laughing::laughing::laughing:

and I love your ideas! SO cute. She is a far stronger woman than I.

I would peek.

Yeah, she's a funny one, that maroo!

HA! I thought I'd just get all that evidence out muy pronto like. :lmao:



I've never seen her. I'm hoping I get to see her this time.
I've always managed to miss her too. I need to start paying more attention at the AK.

Have you seen it before? I think it's my favorite of all the shows at Disney. I love the monkeys!

Miyuki is worth seeing way more than once!

No, never have seen that show, that's why I put it here on my top 10. I keep hearing great things about it!



Wait just one minute - rice flour? As in gluten free rice flour? She will definitely be on the top of our list for Epcot. I think I mentioned before that Bella has celiac disease and cannot have any wheat, rye, barley, or oat. A rice flour treat is perfect for her! Thanks for the tip Leisa!

As far as I understand it is 100% rice flour. Of course the paint she uses may have gluten, but I doubt it. You could ask her no problem!! She's very personable and sweet! Be careful though, they are so pretty, she may not want to eat it :)

super cute!!

Thanks! Super easy to make!

How cool that you made those!!!!!! I love how you made something that will be with them after they return home. Like you said, it will remind them of WDW and your time together!!!!!!:hug:

I do hope they like them! I've made a few other things already as well, but those will have to wait a while to be revealed. They are "keepers" as well. even Bekka is getting in on the action of little gifty giving. :hug:

[StefaniLyn]

1) Walk all 3 trails, paying extra attention to the theming in each one; Maharaja, Pangani, and the Tree of Life Trails.

There are 3 trails?!? :confused3 oh geez, the more I read your PTR, the less knowledgeable I feel
2) Find and watch DeVine
good luck! take pictures
3) Ride EE, possibly several dozen times. :rotfl2::rotfl:
that's all :rotfl2:
4) See the Festival of the Lion King show
love it!
5) Explore the Oasis Animal Exhibits and Discovery Island shops (each has a different theme, did you know?)
I could skip this, but that is because I have small children who think that looking is something that always involves eyes and hands! Definitely perfect for an 'adult' trip.
6) Stop to wach the African musicians and other music groups that play around the park.
always amazing
7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys and hidden gems I've learned about over the last year.
do you have a list?
8) Eat a Minnie's Strawberry bar
yum! I prefer these to the Mickey bars too
9) See the folk art and handpainted murals in Pizzafari
we ate there, but sadly never noticed. Maybe next time
10) If time, see Nemo again (it made me cry last time)
I think this is my favorite show in all of WDW. Broadway worthy and amazing!
Think I can fit it all in?? I think I'll have at least 1 and a half days here total. Maybe even more, if I get here during one of my solo days. I'm ready for an adventure here, for sure!

I think I may need to threadlift your top 10 ideas for my PTR!

[Pollito916]

Love the surprise gifts! So cute!

I didn't know about the secret path at AK before - thanks for the tip! :thumbsup2

My little sister has been an OR nurse for the past 2 or 3 years! She loves it and loves talking about it. I have a queasy stomach and do NOT love hearing about it. :sick: She is also terrible at spelling, grammar, and punctuation, history, and especially geography. But that isn't necessary information to be a good nurse. She's good at what she does and very patient with people that need help.

[StefaniLyn]

Love the XXXXXXXXXXXXXX! So cute!

I didn't know about the secret path at AK before - thanks for the tip! :thumbsup2



Shhhhhh . . . :ssst:remember it's a secret! Maroo can't read about it! You may want to edit your post!

[Pollito916]

Shhhhhh . . . :ssst:remember it's a secret! Maroo can't read about it! You may want to edit your post!

Ugh! Thanks for the reminder! I went back and edited - hopefully before Maroo saw!

[tinkgurl]

That's very cute! :)

[that's nice]

Nice idea for your TC3 mates Liesa! (ok it's Liesa not Leisa right?)

I never knew about the hidden trail. That is cool. I guess I need to make a new notes section for my next trip!

[kimmylaj]

the surprises are so pretty. i have to say animal kingdom is my least favorite park and i have been known to skip it on short trips (shhh...bad disney girl i know) but i do love the nemo show and everest. festival of the lion king eh. i dont know. it just doesnt thrill me . i was a fan of tarzan rocks. maybe you can show us some awesome pics and trip notes about animal kingdom when you get back and convert me to an animal kingdom lover.

[Sleepingbooty]

Love your top ten lists! So... you don't like Future World? I love Future World - Tomorrowland, too. Something about that kitchy modernistic vibe.

I do have to point out, that there are actually 5 movies in World Showcase that you need to see : remember the one after Maelstrom that everyone skips? All those shows are fun - I actually have the soundtrack of the Canada one on my Ipod. Martin Short is hilarious!

The Nemo show IS awesome. Totally Broadway quality in my opinion. But, I love FOTLK, too. That music really gets me. MGM top ten coming up, or did I miss it?

[All7OfUs]

Love the surprise gifts! So cute!

I didn't know about the secret path at AK before - thanks for the tip! :thumbsup2

My little sister has been an OR nurse for the past 2 or 3 years! She loves it and loves talking about it. I have a queasy stomach and do NOT love hearing about it. :sick: She is also terrible at spelling, grammar, and punctuation, history, and especially geography. But that isn't necessary information to be a good nurse. She's good at what she does and very patient with people that need help.

Thanks! I had a fun afternoon planning and making them. Next week, I'll give you a peek at the other little surprises I have cooked up for them.

Your welcome. I wish I could say my knowledge came from going to Disney ever year, but rather reflects the inordinanate amount of time I spend toodling around on the boards. :lmao:

Glad to know your sister made it through nursing school without knowing when to replace e's with a's. :rotfl2: I guess as long as she can keep valium and viagra straight!! :lmao:

Shhhhhh . . . :ssst:remember it's a secret! Maroo can't read about it! You may want to edit your post!

I talked with her last night as we were rolling at this little game. She's a crack up! I told her she could come back on anytime now; she ought to be out of sneeky peeky danger. ;)

That's very cute! :)

AWwww, thanks tinkgurl!

Nice idea for your TC3 mates Liesa! (ok it's Liesa not Leisa right?)

I never knew about the hidden trail. That is cool. I guess I need to make a new notes section for my next trip!

Yot got it!! Here's what's funny... that's not even my legal name! :lmao: I changed it in Junior high just to be "different", and it STUCK! Much to my parents' dismay people did start using it, and now it's on everything but my passport.

Ah, the ends kids will go to to be noticed. :rolleyes1:sad2:

The kids of little hidden gems and secrets will have a whole series of separate posts, don't worry, I'll put them all in one place for you ;)

the surprises are so pretty. i have to say animal kingdom is my least favorite park and i have been known to skip it on short trips (shhh...bad disney girl i know) but i do love the nemo show and everest. festival of the lion king eh. i dont know. it just doesnt thrill me . i was a fan of tarzan rocks. maybe you can show us some awesome pics and trip notes about animal kingdom when you get back and convert me to an animal kingdom lover.

I think it's a middle of the road park for me, but one that is really growing on me. As I get older, I'm ready to slow down and not be pressured to flit and rush, but rather be there for its own beauty's sake.

Don't get me wrong, I have a need for high thrills too (save your comments winkers, I know what you're thinking! :lmao:) and speed too, so taking a spin on EE or TT or M:S (orange side) isn't out of my realm of "will do".

Someone who does some great write ups on AK is circusgirl. I know I've mentioned her before. She puts words in her writing that just make you love it!

Nemo is one well-done show!! I"ve been a MANY broadway shows and this one could easily compete with any of those! I think in Heaven I'm going to get a voice like a broaway singer. :thumbsup2

Love your top ten lists! So... you don't like Future World? I love Future World - Tomorrowland, too. Something about that kitchy modernistic vibe.

I do have to point out, that there are actually 5 movies in World Showcase that you need to see : remember the one after Maelstrom that everyone skips? All those shows are fun - I actually have the soundtrack of the Canada one on my Ipod. Martin Short is hilarious!

The Nemo show IS awesome. Totally Broadway quality in my opinion. But, I love FOTLK, too. That music really gets me. MGM top ten coming up, or did I miss it?

Well, it's not that I DON'T like FW, but I wouldn't put it about the other parks. I've never really liked TomLand either- I'm more of a nostaligic kind of gal, as opposed to a look-to-the-future kind of gal. I will admit though, some of the jokes and visual puns in both those areas tickle my fancy every time. Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow. :lmao: I have no idea why that is so funny to me!

So, I actually divided FW and WS up into 2 separate posts. Becuase I like AK more than FW, but less than WS, and well, EPCOT just feels like 2 different parks to me.

I've seen the Maelstrom show all 3 times I've been there. Like a sheep, I didn't know you could walk through and skip it. Yeah, I know, I know. I was worried about offending the CMs getting publicly reprimanded or thrown out of the park for not learning all they had to offer about Norway. I'm going to probably break the rules this trip... pirate:

I have the Canada music on my IPod too! That soundtrack is probably one of my favorites of the whole album.

[eandesmom]

Well, it's not that I DON'T like FW, but I wouldn't put it about the other parks. I've never really liked TomLand either- I'm more of a nostaligic kind of gal, as opposed to a look-to-the-future kind of gal. I will admit though, some of the jokes and visual puns in both those areas tickle my fancy every time. Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow. :lmao: I have no idea why that is so funny to me!

I have the Canada music on my IPod too! That soundtrack is probably one of my favorites of the whole album.

I don't know but it made me choke on my wine. It's been a LONG day....

I need to check out the Canada music....

[All7OfUs]

I don't know but it made me choke on my wine. It's been a LONG day....

I need to check out the Canada music....

My mother calls it Vino-therapy... :rotfl2:

[that's nice]

My mother calls it Vino-therapy... :rotfl2:

Let's crack open a bottle! :drinking:

[All7OfUs]

Let's crack open a bottle! :drinking:

Yes, let's! But it's a little early for me yet. I'm still on the coffee and cereal. Well, actually, I just started my tofu and rice for lunch-leftovers from last night. I was on teh phone with maroo and told her I needed to go fry my tofu for dinner, and she says, "well, there's certainly one sentence that has never escaped my mouth!" :lmao:

[that's nice]

Yes, let's! But it's a little early for me yet. I'm still on the coffee and cereal. Well, actually, I just started my tofu and rice for lunch-leftovers from last night. I was on teh phone with maroo and told her I needed to go fry my tofu for dinner, and she says, "well, there's certainly one sentence that has never escaped my mouth!" :lmao:

That Maroo!!!! LOLOLOLOL :lmao:

I'm hitting the hay....I gotta get some sleep. I have a feeling that I'm going to have a long weekend.:rolleyes1:rolleyes1

[All7OfUs]

Yeah, all those climbing bleachers and beer bottle curls may knock you up some!

[that's nice]

Yeah, all those climbing bleachers and beer bottle curls may knock you up some!

That is so true.:tiptoe::drinking1

[eandesmom]

Yes, let's! But it's a little early for me yet. I'm still on the coffee and cereal. Well, actually, I just started my tofu and rice for lunch-leftovers from last night. I was on teh phone with maroo and told her I needed to go fry my tofu for dinner, and she says, "well, there's certainly one sentence that has never escaped my mouth!" :lmao:

Mine either, BLEH on tofu!

[All7OfUs]

Mine either, BLEH on tofu!

You guys have never had it marianated in chili ginger sauce, fried to a crispy yumminess and served swimming in sweet terriyaki, then.

[All7OfUs]

It just occurred to me (now that I look at "occurred" I really thing that is spelled wrong.- go ahead flame me!) that there's no reason I shouldn't be adding a few random pictures along the way to add interest and draw. Not that poop talk isn't enough.

Here are a couple of my favorites from the Animal Kingdom since that's where we are. I'll post a couple from MK, DTD, and WS in the next couple of days as well.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/DSCN2894.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/DSCN2904.jpg

Enjoy...

[maroo]

That Maroo!!!! LOLOLOLOL :lmao:

I'm hitting the hay....I gotta get some sleep. I have a feeling that I'm going to have a long weekend.:rolleyes1:rolleyes1

He he!

Yeah...I don't think I have EVER said...

"I need to go fry my Tofu." In fact...I am pretty sure I will never utter those words in any serious manner. :laughing:


I know I am invited back in...but I am scared to go back any pages...

You said on the phone that you posted the AK list...

Do you mind reposting it so I can see it and comment...and I will post mine, too!

[All7OfUs]

Here ya go...


:goodvibes

Unlike the fantasy or the educational elements that I love about the other parks, the intricate, yet serene, beauty of Animal Kingdom draws me to it.

I will admit the confusing layout of the park itself left me with quite an unfavorable bias on my first visit in 2001. The kids and I wandered around lost and confused (I tend to do that anyways under normal circumstances), and quite frankly frustrated; but the old adage, "Knowledge is the key to enjoyment" certainly holds true for this park.

On our last visit we went went well prepared with the backstory of AK as our starting point. It opened a whole new world to us! Really? There's an "Asia"? And an "Africa?" And really super corny-tacky area called "Dinoland" with a ride that could actually induce sponataneous puking?! (Guess where the kids headed off to right after EE?)

There's so much I love about this park, but here a few things that top my list of Must-Do's:

1) Walk all 3 trails, paying extra attention to the theming in each one; Maharaja, Pangani, and the Tree of Life Trails.

2) Find and watch DeVine

3) Ride EE, possibly several dozen times. :rotfl2::rotfl:

4) See the Festival of the Lion King show

5) Explore the Oasis Animal Exhibits and Discovery Island shops (each has a different theme, did you know?)

6) Stop to wach the African musicians and other music groups that play around the park.

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys and hidden gems I've learned about over the last year.

8) Eat a Minnie's Strawberry bar

9) See the folk art and handpainted murals in Pizzafari

10) If time, see Nemo again (it made me cry last time)

Think I can fit it all in?? I think I'll have at least 1 and a half days here total. Maybe even more, if I get here during one of my solo days. I'm ready for an adventure here, for sure!

[maroo]

Maroo is BACK!!!!

I did not peek. I did see something about "surprises" somewhere on this page...but I have no idea what Liesa is cooking up over there! I hope it is NOT Tofu! But I can feel some veggies coming on at some point in this trip!


Here is my top 10 for Animal Kingdom!


1. Ride Everest. Over and Over and Over and Over and Over. So far I have managed to ride 13 times in a row. After that I get a little dizzy and lightheaded...but a few hours later I can go back and ride some more! I FP it...then ride and ride and ride and then FP again...and so on! And I use EVERYONE's ticket - even if they don't want to ride. I totally cheat. I know. Flame away.

2. Finding Nemo Show. This may be my favorite show in all of the Disney Parks. I love the music. And the puppets and costumes are just beautiful!

3. Festival of the Lion King. I also love this show...but not as much as Nemo.

4. Did I mention that I want to ride Everest over and over? Second only to Soarin' - best RIDE in Disney!

5. Safari. Not because I really love it...but because I have not had an encounter on there yet...I really want to get CLOSE to a giraffe! (spelling?)

6. Explore some of the back trails. I have never done this and would really like to.

7. Watch a surgery at the animal area! I think this would be so cool and I hope they are fixing something interesting over there! It will be neat to see the differences between a human OR and an animal OR.

8. Drink a lemon slush! These are so good on a hot day!

9. Ride Kali Rapids. I anticipate riding this in March for the first time. I want to take my water camera and capture pictures while I am on the ride!

10. Did I mention I want to ride Everest over and over? :rolleyes1

[If U Had Wings]

13 times in a row on Everest has me a bit amazed. :worship:

I love it, but in all honesty I can only ride it maybe twice in a row before I feel a bit worse for wear. ToT on the other hand. You can keep dropping me for ages with no effect.

[punkin413]

just subbing...be back later to catch up!

[Sandy321]

Just popping in!!

I think I'm stalking everyone!! Front page of Pre Trip report I keep seeing Last poster Sandy321.... :rotfl2:

Punkin!!!! Long Time No SEE!!

(we met at the Polynesian - a Dis meet with a bunch of "strangers" Punkin got a Lapu Lapu!!)

Liesa I am thinking of going to a sewing/quilting expo - I would love to join a quilting or sewing circle - so I could learn - maybe going to the expo would jump start my sewing machine!!

AK Top Ten
I know I mentioned them earlier - but I realized when I read Maroo's list - the Lemon Slushie must be eaten while watching the Flights of Wonder show :lovestruc Its best to "hit" the show just right so you are not standing outside waiting to be let in... and there are a few "good" seats to be 'picked' to go on stage!!

(see there really is so much to AK it cant possibly be done all in one day!!)

[All7OfUs]

Maroo is BACK!!!!

I did not peek. I did see something about "surprises" somewhere on this page...but I have no idea what Liesa is cooking up over there! I hope it is NOT Tofu! But I can feel some veggies coming on at some point in this trip!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/All7OfUs/Nuts3.jpg


You asked for it...

Here is my top 10 for Animal Kingdom!


1. Ride Everest. Over and Over and Over and Over and Over. So far I have managed to ride 13 times in a row. After that I get a little dizzy and lightheaded...but a few hours later I can go back and ride some more! I FP it...then ride and ride and ride and then FP again...and so on! And I use EVERYONE's ticket - even if they don't want to ride. I totally cheat. I know. Flame away.

OK. I can do this! :woohoo: But not all day; I have 9 other things I would really love to do as well.

2. Finding Nemo Show. This may be my favorite show in all of the Disney Parks. I love the music. And the puppets and costumes are just beautiful!

YES!! and it IS beautiful!

3. Festival of the Lion King. I also love this show...but not as much as Nemo.

It will be my first time- you'll have to show me how to snort like a pig-or whatever it is they do in there...

4. Did I mention that I want to ride Everest over and over? Second only to Soarin' - best RIDE in Disney!

Come to think of it, yes, I think you did.

5. Safari. Not because I really love it...but because I have not had an encounter on there yet...I really want to get CLOSE to a giraffe! (spelling?)

First time I did this a way back when, I just simply didn't get it, so never went back on again. I think I would like to give this another shot.

6. Explore some of the back trails. I have never done this and would really like to.

Let's do this!! (There's some cool HMs back on those trails.)

7. Watch a surgery at the animal area! I think this would be so cool and I hope they are fixing something interesting over there! It will be neat to see the differences between a human OR and an animal OR.

Maybe we could see a birth even!! THAT would be cool!

8. Drink a lemon slush! These are so good on a hot day!

I actually had one last time! They are VERY tasty and refreshing....

9. Ride Kali Rapids. I anticipate riding this in March for the first time. I want to take my water camera and capture pictures while I am on the ride!

This was fun! The kids and I got a hoot for our hot here.

10. Did I mention I want to ride Everest over and over? :rolleyes1

Ummm, I think so. :dance3:

13 times in a row on Everest has me a bit amazed. :worship:

I love it, but in all honesty I can only ride it maybe twice in a row before I feel a bit worse for wear. ToT on the other hand. You can keep dropping me for ages with no effect.

Me too! I like it, but I like a lot more too. But, I swear if she makes herself ill, and can't enjoy our really special meal planned for this day, I'll put her back on agian. :lmao:



just subbing...be back later to catch up!

:welcome::jumping1::welcome:

I'm giddy, and well, almost embarrasingly flattered that you made it over!!! Thank you so much for coming over to what is becoming way too much fun!

Dawn, I hope you stop by lots to chit-chat and hang out with the :dance3:!!

[maroo]

Here ya go...


:goodvibes

uh...

Do you mind cutting and pasting? I could try to find the original post........:rolleyes1 But I may stumble across "surprises".....

[All7OfUs]

Just popping in!!

I think I'm stalking everyone!! Front page of Pre Trip report I keep seeing Last poster Sandy321.... :rotfl2:

Punkin!!!! Long Time No SEE!!

(we met at the Polynesian - a Dis meet with a bunch of "strangers" Punkin got a Lapu Lapu!!)

Liesa I am thinking of going to a sewing/quilting expo - I would love to join a quilting or sewing circle - so I could learn - maybe going to the expo would jump start my sewing machine!!

AK Top Ten
I know I mentioned them earlier - but I realized when I read Maroo's list - the Lemon Slushie must be eaten while watching the Flights of Wonder show :lovestruc Its best to "hit" the show just right so you are not standing outside waiting to be let in... and there are a few "good" seats to be 'picked' to go on stage!!

(see there really is so much to AK it cant possibly be done all in one day!!)

Hey, Sandy, you snuck in there while I was typing up the last set of responses :)

Punkin and I met (albeit, VERY briefly) in Nashville at the Rainforest. I wish we could have all eaten together so we could have gotten to know each other better!! Next time!! (By the way, Dawn, I'm trying to seriously get a meet going for Nashville sometime like around Sept 1st. I know it's a majorly long way off, but hey, I think we can do a longer sort of soiree next time)

Anyway... YES! You will love an expo!! The work that some people can do will blow you away! It will def. bring enough inspiration to bring even the most stubborn of "don't want to get started-es" out.

I think this might actually be a fun show to try to get in. Maybe on my solo day. :confused3 Do tell where the good seats are.

[All7OfUs]

Can you STILL NOT see it??!!


OK, last time!!


Unlike the fantasy or the educational elements that I love about the other parks, the intricate, yet serene, beauty of Animal Kingdom draws me to it.

I will admit the confusing layout of the park itself left me with quite an unfavorable bias on my first visit in 2001. The kids and I wandered around lost and confused (I tend to do that anyways under normal circumstances), and quite frankly frustrated; but the old adage, "Knowledge is the key to enjoyment" certainly holds true for this park.

On our last visit we went went well prepared with the backstory of AK as our starting point. It opened a whole new world to us! Really? There's an "Asia"? And an "Africa?" And really super corny-tacky area called "Dinoland" with a ride that could actually induce sponataneous puking?! (Guess where the kids headed off to right after EE?)

There's so much I love about this park, but here a few things that top my list of Must-Do's:

1) Walk all 3 trails, paying extra attention to the theming in each one; Maharaja, Pangani, and the Tree of Life Trails.

2) Find and watch DeVine

3) Ride EE, possibly several dozen times.

4) See the Festival of the Lion King show

5) Explore the Oasis Animal Exhibits and Discovery Island shops (each has a different theme, did you know?)

6) Stop to wach the African musicians and other music groups that play around the park.

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys and hidden gems I've learned about over the last year.

8) Eat a Minnie's Strawberry bar

9) See the folk art and handpainted murals in Pizzafari

10) If time, see Nemo again (it made me cry last time)

Think I can fit it all in?? I think I'll have at least 1 and a half days here total. Maybe even more, if I get here during one of my solo days. I'm ready for an adventure here, for sure!

[shannn]

AK is not my favorite park, but I do love Ittbab. I know it makes little babies cry and stuff, but it cracks me up. (Of course, I'm one of the few people who love the Bug movie too.) I LOVE the movie posters in the queue. I'm weird!

I'm a big chicken so I've never ridden Everest. But I do love Kali River Rapids. I love spinning and water rides so I love Kali!!

[maroo]

Can you STILL NOT see it??!!

Ok...I could SEE it...I just could not quote it to post my comments on here... :rolleyes1 I could not quote the quote box. :)


OK, last time!!


Unlike the fantasy or the educational elements that I love about the other parks, the intricate, yet serene, beauty of Animal Kingdom draws me to it.

I will admit the confusing layout of the park itself left me with quite an unfavorable bias on my first visit in 2001. The kids and I wandered around lost and confused (I tend to do that anyways under normal circumstances), and quite frankly frustrated; but the old adage, "Knowledge is the key to enjoyment" certainly holds true for this park.

On our last visit we went went well prepared with the backstory of AK as our starting point. It opened a whole new world to us! Really? There's an "Asia"? And an "Africa?" And really super corny-tacky area called "Dinoland" with a ride that could actually induce sponataneous puking?! (Guess where the kids headed off to right after EE?)

There's so much I love about this park, but here a few things that top my list of Must-Do's:

1) Walk all 3 trails, paying extra attention to the theming in each one; Maharaja, Pangani, and the Tree of Life Trails.

Oh yeah! I am so with you on that!

2) Find and watch DeVine

Oh my gosh! I forgot about her! I definitely want to see her...that may be the top on my list!

3) Ride EE, possibly several dozen times.

He he. I knew we were kindred spirits! :goodvibes

4) See the Festival of the Lion King show

yes ::yes::

5) Explore the Oasis Animal Exhibits and Discovery Island shops (each has a different theme, did you know?)

I had NO idea! Sounds good, though!

6) Stop to wach the African musicians and other music groups that play around the park.

I am one of THOSE people...that just walk right by...:sad2: But not this trip! :yay:

7) Find a whole bunch of Hidden Mickeys and hidden gems I've learned about over the last year.

Ah...:cloud9:

8) Eat a Minnie's Strawberry bar

Hmm...This would count as a fruit. Does my LEMON slush?

9) See the folk art and handpainted murals in Pizzafari

Ah! And I like to eat there, too! :)

10) If time, see Nemo again (it made me cry last time)

Bring a tissue! You have to see this!! :)

Think I can fit it all in?? I think I'll have at least 1 and a half days here total. Maybe even more, if I get here during one of my solo days. I'm ready for an adventure here, for sure!

I love AK! I can't wait to see even more than I have already seen!

[Sandy321]

hmmm Nashville in September... :rolleyes1

(wonder if Southwest flies there?!!)

I'm looking for my picture from FOW where dh had the owl fly at him...

In the meantime - thought I'd share some of the hidden gems of AK - found on the paths...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0925.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0930.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0928.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0946.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0954.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0961.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0939.jpg

[eandesmom]

Maroo,

13 times?

WOW!

I love that you use everyones ticket. Who cares!

Are the AK lemon slushies good? We had a HORRIBLE one at DHS, scared us from trying again.

I didn't realize you could see animal surgery, that would be so cool!

Liesa,

that soup looks yummy, you can just leave the tofu out of mine.

[All7OfUs]

yes, lemon slushies can count.

Sandy, those are great pix!! THanks for all of them. See, there's so much I missed since I was such a doofus newbie first time I went.

You know what looked most fun?? The bats!! I love the bats, and can't wait to hang out with them!!

[All7OfUs]

Maroo,

13 times?

WOW!

I love that you use everyones ticket. Who cares!

Are the AK lemon slushies good? We had a HORRIBLE one at DHS, scared us from trying again.

I didn't realize you could see animal surgery, that would be so cool!

Liesa,

that soup looks yummy, you can just leave the tofu out of mine.

They are good!! I got a coffee one, but the kids all got lemon. They were both really tasty!

That was the gazpacho that creeped maroo out many moons ago. There isn't any tofu in it, but hmmm... you've got me thinking...

[maroo]

Hey, Sandy, you snuck in there while I was typing up the last set of responses :)

Punkin and I met (albeit, VERY briefly) in Nashville at the Rainforest. I wish we could have all eaten together so we could have gotten to know each other better!! Next time!! (By the way, Dawn, I'm trying to seriously get a meet going for Nashville sometime like around Sept 1st. I know it's a majorly long way off, but hey, I think we can do a longer sort of soiree next time)

Anyway... YES! You will love an expo!! The work that some people can do will blow you away! It will def. bring enough inspiration to bring even the most stubborn of "don't want to get started-es" out.

I think this might actually be a fun show to try to get in. Maybe on my solo day. :confused3 Do tell where the good seats are.

Ahhh... another Nashville meet!!

Hm.....



hmmm Nashville in September... :rolleyes1

(wonder if Southwest flies there?!!)

I'm looking for my picture from FOW where dh had the owl fly at him...

In the meantime - thought I'd share some of the hidden gems of AK - found on the paths...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0925.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0930.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0928.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0946.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0954.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0961.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c228/angelmum3/Disney%20Oct%2008/IMG_0939.jpg

Cool pics!

Southwest does fly to Nashville. But it seems expensive to me from here...I would probably drive it. :)

[All7OfUs]

Yeah, it's funny but tons of folks that hang out here and other threads are from right around there. I say we do something really fun together- some have already chimed in and voted for Cheesecake Factory. A little dessert and coffee at Paneras, a little shopping... I like where this is going!

[that's nice]

Geez....

I'm gone for the morning and this thread BLOWS up!!!!!

AK- For those of you who don't want a slushy try this--> Yak Attack - Mango Daiquiri, Bacardi Light Rum, and Wildberry Flavors

You can find it at Y&Y quality beverages, which is to the right of Y&Y CS. ;)

[disney<333]

I love all your top ten! What in the world do you have against FW?:scared1::confused3:scared1: See? Even the smilies agree with me.:lmao:
I can't believe Nemo made you cry. I love that show!
The goodies you made for them turned out so cute.
I :lmao::rotfl2: when you kept changing the name for Maroo.

[punkin413]

Punkin!!!! Long Time No SEE!!

(we met at the Polynesian - a Dis meet with a bunch of "strangers" Punkin got a Lapu Lapu!!)

hey, sandy!!!! good to "see" you, too! i had no idea you were over here. leisa pimped out her pre-TR over on my way-too-early pre-TR so i thought i'd join the fun.

(sandy is sooooo sweet! we had a great meet at ohana's with some other ladies from the disappearing peeps thread, a weight loss thread we were both part of...except it was SO LOUD in that place it was hard to talk to anyone!!!)


:welcome::jumping1::welcome:

I'm giddy, and well, almost embarrasingly flattered that you made it over!!! Thank you so much for coming over to what is becoming way too much fun!

Dawn, I hope you stop by lots to chit-chat and hang out with the :dance3:!!

wow....thanks! you sure do know how to flatter a girl. :goodvibes

Punkin and I met (albeit, VERY briefly) in Nashville at the Rainforest. I wish we could have all eaten together so we could have gotten to know each other better!! Next time!! (By the way, Dawn, I'm trying to seriously get a meet going for Nashville sometime like around Sept 1st. I know it's a majorly long way off, but hey, I think we can do a longer sort of soiree next time)

definitely! nashville is pretty easy for me to do because i only live 4 hours away and i have tons of family there that i go see lots anyways. so just let me know! the only thing i can think of that would make me not be able to go is if i have a major job i'm working on at the moment or if i'm very pregnant or have a teeny, tiny baby (since we are currently in the "trying" stage).

[Sandy321]

Dawn awww - good luck, and have fun trying!! :cutie:

Tim :rotfl2: that's just a bit further down the road from Flights of Wonder - and the road I take to get the Lemon Slushies - I may have to detour to try that Yak Attack!! :thumbsup2

and I have never seen the Nemo show... :rolleyes1 We did see Tarzan before it closed... :laughing:

The bats are interesting - DD was fasinated by the room - she was reading all around looked up and :scared1: there isnt any glass on the windows!! :rotfl2:

She so takes her time and reads and watches everything!!

Southwest flights look like they are $54 one way - not too bad!!

[StefaniLyn]

You guys have never had it marianated in chili ginger sauce, fried to a crispy yumminess and served swimming in sweet terriyaki, then.

I've never done that with styrofoam either but that doesn't mean I'm gonna nor does it mean it would taste good after doing so! :rotfl2: Tofu = nothanku!


1. Ride Everest. Over and Over and Over and Over and Over. So far I have managed to ride 13 times in a row. After that I get a little dizzy and lightheaded...but a few hours later I can go back and ride some more! I FP it...then ride and ride and ride and then FP again...and so on! And I use EVERYONE's ticket - even if they don't want to ride. I totally cheat. I know. Flame away.

only 13? And using other's fast passes? really? Don't you know cheaters never win - except in your case, cuz going on EE 13 times in a row make you grand champion in my book!

7. Watch a surgery at the animal area! I think this would be so cool and I hope they are fixing something interesting over there! It will be neat to see the differences between a human OR and an animal OR.

I learn something new every day? A live surgery? Sounds like fun! I need to add that one to my own list (DH and GMa can take the girls on something else while I see this)

9. Ride Kali Rapids. I anticipate riding this in March for the first time. I want to take my water camera and capture pictures while I am on the ride!

If there is a member of your party that doesn't want to ride, have her wait on the bridge at the end to get some great shots too!

10. Did I mention I want to ride Everest over and over? :rolleyes1

No, you hadn't mentioned that before :rotfl2: are you a fan of EE or something?

[winkers]

cheesecake factory just might motivate me to fly to nashville......

[punkin413]

cheesecake factory just might motivate me to fly to nashville......

don't tease me.....both with the possibility of cheesecake AND meeting winkers. it's just too much.