Seriously? I mean are you kidding me with this?
It's okay. He's a friend. A friend with a personality complex.
[whispers] He thinks he's a pirate. Shhhh....
Seriously? I mean are you kidding me with this?
(Transportation, or whatever this class is, definitely will help me advance in my career because, lets face it, I dont know squat about Transportation, or whatever this class is, so surely taking this class will further develop my background in logistics, or whatever other job this class relates to.)
Now, before I go much further let me say that my partner-in-crime and co-conspirator Jakie had never been to WDW. Did you hear me? NEVER BEEN. And not only had she never stepped foot into the place, she didnt know anything about it. Yes, she lives in a bubble. And yes, there really are people out there who know nothing about the place we know and love so well. Its true, they really do exist. I have proof.
Patrick the Peanut
Good-bye, sweetie, I whispered to his butt. Ill miss you.
I tell Dennis the Shuttle Menace that my luggage is probably overweight and Dennis (who put the suitcase in the van while I tortured my son upstairs) tells me that my bag weighs about 46 or 47 pounds and that I should be okay. Hes a pro at this, he tells me. Wink wink.
Looking back, we were so naive. I guess we were just used to our Michigan bugs. We thought it was a silly little Michigan-like gnat bothering her.
Up next: Part 2. How many tourists does it take to find property?
The obligatory first-meal shot. With my giant thumb in the way.
When I made the reservations, I gave them Sally request (as in When Harry Met Sally): I want the top floor, but I want a remote building, not those middle buildings that are in the middle of all the hullaballoo. And if the only room available on the top floor is in the middle buildings, then I want a second floor on the end. And I can face the parking lot but only if you honor my first two requests. Oh, and I want Jakie to have the room next to me. But if you cant get her a room next to me, then honor my original room request in full and have her sleep in the basement.
Actually, WDW driving is NOT stressful. They have so many signs, it's virtually impossible to get lost. Unless you're Jakie and Wendy.I would be frightened to drive at WDW. Granted, I've only driven, like, twice in the past eight years, so maybe that's why. But it seems so stressful!
Hey Heather! I'm happy to see you here. Your trip report and Nory's trip report have been giving me reading material. I LOVE both of your reports...so far.I'm totally along for this ride. I can't wait to hear the misadventures of a fellow underprepared overpacker.
Love your comments on Publix... I moved from South Caroline to Texas recent;y and man do I miss me some Pub. Those bag boys will practically wrestle you to the ground to push your cart to your car for you. It is the Publix way. It really insults my hubs when they do it to him. Here we have a God-forsaken creation called H.E.B. to shop at. You're lucky to find some pimply teenager to BAG groceries and NO ONE is offering to take them anywhere for you. Sigh.
Can't wait to hear more!!! I"m sitting here chillin' at the crib with a glass of wine, so maybe I'll head over to your older trippies...
Woo hoo, found you, pal!
Genius! I wish I'd known about this class because I also know squat about transportation and logistics.
GASP! That's just so wrong. I'm so glad you were able to correct this for Jakie.
Thanks! Me too!I have to pause here for a big ol' AWWWW. I him.
Yeah, what was I thinking?I can't believe you thought you were going to get out of there scot free.
DH has this skill, as well. I will never let him pick me up or he'd know exactly what I weigh.
Because you don't pay attention. I went to Michigan State, BTW, so I'm pretty familiar with your little area.Hold the phone there, missy. How did I not know we were neighbors?
Like I said to Norybell, it really ISN'T confusing. That's what so funny about Jakie and I getting lost so much. We had a map, we had plenty of road signs. Disney World is basically one big square. I blame my navigator.This whole scenario illustrates why I refuse to drive at WDW. Way too confusing.
I know it doesn't look appetizing, but it was very tasty. I guess you have to love veggie burgers as much as I do to appreciate it. And yes, that is a big kernel of corn. Should my food shots come with a hurl warning?That does not look very appetizing. (The burger, I'm sure your thumb is fine.) Is that a big piece of CORN in the veggie burger or is it (as I'm praying) mustard?
Thank you so much! I'm happy to have this thing written so quickly. (Compared to the last one, that is. Everything is relative.)So glad you're posting your trip report, Wendy! I was so bummed that we'd all have to wait until Patrick was five for another hucifer trip report--glad you got to make a solo trip so we can enjoy it along with you!
Here I am in the Park Formerly Known As MGM Studios, standing on Sunset Boulevard and feeling the burn of the July Florida sun on my head. Im alone, save the thousands of tourists buzzing around, and a balding overweight actor to my left
OH! I see this TR is gonna be a work of Fiction!Im at the office, working away and minding my own business....
The Logistics Class Company is Good. They KNOW that IF they have a Logitics class in July say in Des Moine...NO ONE will even show up for it!,a logistics class notice which happens to be held at the Boardwalk Inn in Orlando, Florida.....
Awwwwe and this is how your last TR ended! I like how you connected the 2 TR's BrilliantAnd then the seed gets planted.....
I dunno about you, but in my work it will involve Tawdry tawdry things that we cant mention here on the Dis!If work advertises this class, is it possible they will send little ol me to Florida? What would it take for this trip to happen?.....
I had a lady Manager once who that woulda worked on. Not that there is anything wrong with that. But for years I tried loosening my tie and opening my top 2 buttons on my blouse...and Nuttin! NOT EVEN A 10 MINUTE EXTENTION ON MY LUNCH HOUR!Since the big boss is female, unbuttoning the first two buttons on my blouse and batting my eyes wont cut it this time. No, Im going to have to resort to different tactics......
Ummmmmmmmm Trust me, WE ALL SEEN THAT MOVIE!The Disney gods were smiling upon me that day, my friends.......
Somehow I found a way to connect the dots and whatever I said, well it worked. She bought it. I didnt even have to beg. Or show a little leg........
So, I was in. And so was my coworker, Jakie.
First she drops the "C"...then this little BOMSHELLNow, before I go much further let me say that my partner-in-crime and co-conspirator Jakie had never been to WDW. Did you hear me? NEVER BEEN. And not only had she never stepped foot into the place, she didnt know anything about it. Yes, she lives in a bubble.
WOW! You're Good. But in the Middle of JULY I woulda told JakienoC.."you're on your own toots its too hot for newbies"!I stuck out my chest, saluted her, and told her that her own personal tour guide to the World was ready to serve. I told her to leave all the planning to me; I would conjure up an itinerary during our stay, complete with dining arrangements, park days, and suggested touring plans. After all, it was my Disney duty. Walt would have wanted it this way.
On My block we calll "Half Free/Half Solo stuff "Half@#$&"...just sayin!!!!!Sort of, meaning it was half free, and it was half solo. Does that count?
Amy!!!! Hey girl! Thanks for stopping by. You found my trip report right at the beginning. This puppy will be long too...my last report? The one with Dan? It was 84 pages in Word. My current solo report? 80 pages...and counting. Gulp. I guess I'm getting longer- and longer-winded as I age. (My first TR was a mere 34 pages...ha! I was such an amature back then.)
Because you don't pay attention. I went to Michigan State, BTW, so I'm pretty familiar with your little area.
I know it doesn't look appetizing, but it was very tasty. I guess you have to love veggie burgers as much as I do to appreciate it. And yes, that is a big kernel of corn. Should my food shots come with a hurl warning?
DISUNC! It's just not a hucifer TR without you. Glad to see you here, buddy.Private DU reporting for TR Duty here, Ma'am!
Does Peanut know that Mama is cheating on him??????
If you can find a way to do it, do it. Solo trips are SO much fun. And thanks! Welcome to the frightfully long solo TR.Great trip report so far! Very funny! Someday I want to do a solo trip to Disney...maybe Disneyland since I've only been once and I was 14. Can't wait to read more!
That's pretty funny that you don't notice a new tag on your own avatar. Okay, I buy your story. I live in a suburb of Detroit, so I'm not too far from you. And I only have one more veggie burger picture, I think. No corn.Hooray for 80 pages! This makes me very happy.
Well, you've got me there. It says "MI" right there under your name. If it makes you feel any better, it takes me about a month to realize I've gotten a new tag myself. I'm so riveted by your trip reports that I'm focused on your posts not your profile info. That's my story.
But because you're so witty and fun, I should have known without even looking that you were a Spartan!
A hurl warning on veggie burgers would be nice. I've never seen one that had big old chunks of vegetables like that. I lead a sheltered life.
Thank you! Welcome, A-J. May I call you A-J for short?Hilarious I can't wait to read more!
Is your name Flavio?HEYYYYYYYYYYY That coulda been me????
Heyyyyy...OH! I see this TR is gonna be a work of Fiction!
No kidding. Funny you mention it...The Logistics Class Company is Good. They KNOW that IF they have a Logitics class in July say in Des Moine...NO ONE will even show up for it!
Dude, THAT was funny.Awwwwe and this is how your last TR ended! I like how you connected the 2 TR's Brilliant
She's from Macedonia, actually. Her name is actually Jaklina, but goes with Jakie. And since Jakie is easier to say and type, I went with that.Jackie...without a "C". WTH kinda people do you work with?
Believe me, she had NO idea what WDW was all about. At all. She is one sheltered puppy.First she drops the "C"...then this little BOMSHELLof info?
I am surprised you are alive to write this little ditty!
Oh, and ask me how she handled that Florida heat and humidity...by week's end, she wasn't pretty.WOW! You're Good. But in the Middle of JULY I woulda told JakienoC.."you're on your own toots its too hot for newbies"!
I love it that you have to go on IASW first. Me, too! (Unless, of course, it's rope drop and there are important headliners to get to.)This isnt my first time taking a newbie. I took my husband back in 2003 for his first time. And I made sure that his first park was MK, too. And his first ride had to be Its A Small World. It just had to be. Like it was all mandatory and stuff.
I'm sure Jakie is a lovely person, and all, but I have to say, I feel so bad for you that you had to worry about her! How dare these Disney newbies trod on our Disney joy?After Haunted Mansion (which still rocks my world), Jakies says, That was cute. Cute? CUTE??? That is a classic, Jaklina. You dont call classics cute. Okay, maybe its no longer the technological wonder it was forty years ago, but it still kicks major butt in todays society. So you better think about that adjective a little harder, chickie, and get back to me when you found a better word to describe one of my favorites.
Uh-oh...You see that horrendous line over there? Had we taken your suggestion, wed be knee-deep in sheep crap right about now. Was I right or was I right? No, seriously. Wasnt I spot-on about that one? Get used to that. Just remember that Im the brains of this operation, sweetie.
Famous last words.
Im alone, save the thousands of tourists buzzing around, and a balding overweight actor to my left, practicing his pickup skills on me.
Completely isolated in the biggest tourist destination in the world.
And then the seed gets planted.
I think. And I think. And I think about it.
And the seed sprouts a little.
So we were all booked for a week-long stay at WDW at the Port Orleans French Quarter, which was new for both of us.
Yes, she lives in a bubble.
And yes, there really are people out there who know nothing about the place we know and love so well. Its true, they really do exist. I have proof.
Nicely done.H (Transportation, or whatever this class is, definitely will help me advance in my career because, lets face it, I dont know squat about Transportation, or whatever this class is, so surely taking this class will further develop my background in logistics, or whatever other job this class relates to.)
Congrats again (I'm pretty sure I congratulated you sometime within the past 2 years... if not, well... Congrats anyway!)
My boys. They are going to miss the crap out of me.
Oh shoot. I swear, they know just when to turn it on.I could hear him crying until the moment I shut the garage door. How long he cried is beyond me, but I felt horrible about leaving him like this.
Redundancy is the name of the game when we Overpackers prepare for a trip: Ill have five pairs of shoes, three purses, a rain poncho and an umbrella, and maybe two Pal Mickeys in case one dies or gets kidnapped in the parks but Ill inevitably forget something each time. You know, like my paycheck when checking into Shades of Green.
Please, allow me to put you at ease - this Floridian drives a silver sedan. I've used that panic button to find my car in parking lots more times than I can count, lol!I mean, lets face it: in Florida EVERYONE has a silver or white car. An unfamiliar rental car could very easily get lost in this parking lot sea of monochrome cars. And I really dont want to have to resort to hitting the Panic button just to find it. Thats SUCH a tourist (and perhaps chick) thing to do.