Most Expensive / Moist Exhausting Continued - Final thoughts and wrap-up

[jenbear123]

Okay, first I see this picture and just about die at the look on your face. Priceless! But then, I read a bit more and see THIS picture

I'm sitting here laughing my bum off!!! That is hilarious Glenn....oh my god. Too funny....

 

[glennbo123]

So, I've been wondering why you're not posting.... All caught up now! I love how you got to spend quality time with each of your kids - time well spent for sure. Marlene's beret is really stylin'! Too bad no one would answer the phone. Thanks for those numbers, they could be alot of fun - I'm thinking a slumber party game for some grown women on a dismeet

Sorry Tammie! But I'm glad you found your way over. Just this morning I was looking at the list of who's posted and noticed a couple of regulars who haven't appeared yet...you were one that I noticed. Maybe I should give a heads-up.

Yes, those numbers could be great fun from long-distance!

enjoyed the update, and i can already understand your words at the end,

glad you enjoyed your time with each kid.

I know you are cherishing the time though.

next time you go the picture should be of you sitting on the fountain with a newspaper.

That's a good one! I just may have to do that.

But if you want it authentic, and I'm sure you do....it would be more along the lines of this:

i totally agree with you marv, just glad you typed it first so glenn could understand it without any spelling mistakes.


well looks like you have to add another sour grape to that party, hope you dont plan on serving wine.

Oh pshaw.

Nope, no sour grapes here. I just don't think that fits any of the criteria used to spot a Judy in the pictures for the rest of the contest, which has to be an actual Judy, Judy part or Judy reflection. So I still say there were actually 0 Judy's in your update, as I pointed out! If someone that posted before me (and there were many) had said zero, I would have sided with them (even if that had been Molly's answer).

Ah, you left out the Judy's in the computer game, which were computer-generated images of Judy from previously photographed...um, photographs. Which is essentially what these were. The Rules Committee has spoken!

I was on the DIS boards but slow had nothing to do with it. Matthew called to give me an update on his meeting with the Naval Rear Admiral for selecting job openings (vessel type) and locations when he goes into the Navy after graduation. I wouldn't have been in the fray, regardless.

Wishing Matt good luck on getting a good assignment.

I still call bogus and Molly is still entitled to the point on a technicality! She was the first to respond to what she saw. That's not her fault......

Oh, let's make it her fault anyway.

Doh!!!! of course it was.

Amazing isn't it??? I get on a plane it takes me places. I had been in Houston that spring and then connected through Houston again to San Antonio. I guess I had Houston on the brain.

That's a common problem for you jet-setting high-society types.

Okay, first I see this picture and just about die at the look on your face. Priceless! But then, I read a bit more and see THIS picture


I'm sitting here laughing my bum off!!! That is hilarious Glenn....oh my god. Too funny....

Amazing how I could strike the same exact pose on two separate occasions huh?

 

[marvali]

Oh, let's make it her fault anyway.

Oh there you go!!!! Finding perfectly suitable common ground again!!!

 

[glennbo123]

Oh there you go!!!! Finding perfectly suitable common ground again!!!

On that we can agree!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Okay, with the nice and innocent picture out of the way, and our company in the Fez House gone, it was time! I handed my camera off to Marlene and turned to the fountain. She looked through the viewfinder and exclaimed, “DAD!” After her initial shock, she dutifully but reluctantly played along.

I had no idea this was a DIS "tradition", so this is the first time I've seen this gag. Holy cow, that's funny!

Then we walked beyond the restaurant and saw another neat mosaic tile design with a photopass photographer standing beside it with nothing to do. She offered to take our picture and we gladly accepted.

The tile work in Morocco is awesome.

Wow! They were fantastic! While we listened, all I could think was how Judy would love to hear them, so they rocketed to the top of the “must do” list for if/when the rest of the family made it to the World Showcase.

Yep, Voices of Liberty are awesome, too. Did the singer catch you looking at him like that?

Remember that memory card of Marlene’s that I found a while ago, with some Disney pictures on it, but a lot of pictures of her doing fashion shows in her room and her doorknob and other exciting things. Yeah, it was that memory card.

But like I said before, I'm sure it was a very interesting doorknob.

Of course I took the requisite picture of the ceiling.

I seem to recall a similar picture somewhere... yours is centered better, though.

“There she was just a-walkin’ down the street, singin’…”

(Good luck getting that out of your head now!)

Oh, it could be worse. Much, much worse. I never noticed Smilley the Terra Cotta Warrior before, though.

P.S. It's a world of laughter, a world of tears... (See?)

I said that she needed to look meaner, and it looked like I needed to use the flash, so we tried again. Here’s her mean face.

Hmm. I'd just call that "pouty".

Although unplanned, I was able to spend some one-on-one time with each child at some point during the trip: James at DHS getting Star Wars autographs, Lauren at DHS and our coconut run to the Polynesian, and now with Marlene in the World Showcase. I’m beginning to realize how quickly the time goes as I watch my children grow, and I hope that when they’re older they’ll look fondly back at moments like these.
....I know I will.

Amazing how much kids light up when they get that one-on-one time with Dad. Makes you feel adored...and a certain weight of responsibility at the same time.

 

[All7OfUs]

Yes, those numbers could be great fun from long-distance!

And because your DISMeet hostess had unlimited long distance woohoo:) we could actually DO that!!!! After a bottle or 2 of wine or those tasty homemade GG slushies.... we'll see what other kinds of good fun we can have.

 

[All7OfUs]

Best wishes with that.

If anyone offers you a Chiclet on the way, politely decline.

Ok, so I gotta wonder, how is brushng one's teeth/gagging in the morning any different?? Just sayin'

Thanks for the good wishes! I am back, and although he says it looks healthy, I dont' know how they're going to explain the pain of the US wand touching my belly?? Surgeon on Monday- we'lll see.... I can say, I finally took one of the scrips the doc ordered for pain (hydrocodone??) and had the best night's sleep I've had in MONTHS!!!! WOW!! No back pain, no gall bladder pain, just sweet, long rest.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

That's a good one! I just may have to do that.

But if you want it authentic, and I'm sure you do....it would be more along the lines of this:

that would be good, im sure there are a bunch of good "JOHN" books that you could take with you.

the tricky part would be to time it with out anyone there so you could get your pants down for the picture without anyone noticing.

or were you thinking of leaving them up.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Thanks for the good wishes! I am back, and although he says it looks healthy, I dont' know how they're going to explain the pain of the US wand touching my belly?? Surgeon on Monday- we'lll see.... I can say, I finally took one of the scrips the doc ordered for pain (hydrocodone??) and had the best night's sleep I've had in MONTHS!!!! WOW!! No back pain, no gall bladder pain, just sweet, long rest.

Ugh. So they have no idea why you are in pain?

Glad the meds work though!!

 

[winkers]

I'm not sure if I should be proud or offended that when you think of Morroco you think of me and urinals.
I can't realy complain because when I think of shrimp with poop sacks..I think of you.
I guess I've left my own legacy at Disney World.

 

[All7OfUs]

Day 7 - Part 6

First, I promised to give you the Epcot pay phone numbers I jotted down. They are:

• UK 407-827-9861 (the booth closest to the “road”)
• Morocco 407-827-9747 (back by Restaurant Marrakesh)
• Germany 407-827-9662 (at the restrooms near the model railroad)

Thanks, these may come in handy for our DISMeet!!

Serveur Amusant.

He is NOT what you think... story in about a month on my TR...

in tribute of DISer Winkers.

Just got off the phone with Cherie! They leave in the morning for DLR!!!!

there were already a couple of people in there looking at the tiled walls, so we kind of milled around too. :

I hate when dawdlers eat up precious touring time!

Oh my gosh, I can’t believe how hot and sweaty I look in that picture. I look like I’m about to collapse.

Moist for sure.

After her initial shock, she dutifully but reluctantly played along.

You've seared her forever, you know.

If I haven’t already destroyed your opinion of me with that picture, go back and read my title for this chapter about five times fast, and that oughtta do it.

I didn't get it the first time. How many hours did you lie around in bed sleepless thinking of that perfect title??

With the relief that comes from a mission accomplished <ahem

That was guuuuuud!!

Then I looked at the Epcot entertainment times listing I had (remember from my pre-trip report that I shrank these down to nearly microfiche-size

Thanks again for that template you sent about a million years ago! Sure came in handy.

Wow! They were fantastic! While we listened, all I could think was how Judy would love to hear them, so they rocketed to the top of the “must do” list for if/when the rest of the family made it to the World Showcase.

SAME HERE!! I kept thinking how much my family would sit completely mesmorized and in awe at the raw talent there. Why doesn't Idol stop there??

we decided to skip a few countries.

We especially liked this smiling guy. He must have been the joker of his platoon, singing “Do Wah Diddy” on forced marches and what-not.

Reminds me of that Far Side of the Roman slave in the ship, and while rowing in the underpart of the ship, says, " But sir, it's my turn for the window seat!"

We couldn’t leave without taking one more picture of the terra cotta soldiers, they’re so cool.

I know!! Hard to just walk away!

I hope that when they’re older they’ll look fondly back at moments like these.
....I know I will.

They grow up too fast!!

 

[hucifer]

I'm not dead!

(Which, coincidentally is what I texted Dan on our way back from the restaurant.)

I know I’m a little behind in getting the next chapter written and posted. Well, part of the reason is that Judy and I recently had an evening out for a DIS-meet!

And your favorite one too, I'm sure.

Hucifer is, in my opinion, one of the best and most entertaining trip report writers on the DIS. I am in awe of her writing and was really excited to have a chance to meet her. Here are links to a couple of her completed reports.

Gosh you say the nicest things.

Seriously, pick any chapter and you are pretty much guaranteed a laugh. Not like the drivel you read here (but don’t you dare stop reading my drivel!).

Now that I know that Judy doesn't read your drivel, I'm wondering why the rest of us do.

She of course, being Hucifer, had some stipulations. Well, just one really: No chain restaurants.

I didn't come 500 miles to eat Red Lobster.

Also, she’d be bringing a co-worker along, "A", who didn’t want to hear Disney talk all night long,

Damn "A" always sucking the fun out of my evenings.

so we had to find some other pleasant topics to discuss. Like maybe religion and politics.

Always good for a laugh.

That place was Bube’s Brewery (pronounced like “b00bies”).

The only thing that place needed was waitresses with tight shirts.

Wendy thought it looked like a good place and figured that "A" would like it on the name alone. So, we were a “go”.

Actually, the name redeemed the whole situation for A.

She also told me that her husband thought she was “nuts” for meeting some people from the internet. She told him that she’d read my trip reports and I seemed very nice, and smiled in all my pictures. She didn’t think I was an axe murderer because I’d had other DIS-meets with people who supposedly returned safely to their families afterward. He asked her how she knew I didn’t just make up those other screen names? Her response was that I had pictures and everything.

And yet he was still skeptical! Men.

Judy could only read two of them before she got a little queasy. (Judy gets queasy when she reads in a moving vehicle Wendy. Really, it wasn’t your writing.)

That might explain the dirty looks I was getting all night.

Wendy and "A" were able to leave work a little early and went ahead to the restaurant to enjoy some of the local brew.

Mmmmmm...Yuengling beer. I'm surprised I didn't fall off the chair when you guys showed up. Due to excitement, of course. Meeting online celebrities and all.

Oh wait, before we left on the tour, the hostess mentioned that if anyone might need to use the restroom in the near future we should do it before the tour because the Catacombs were 40-some steps down and there was no bathroom down there. We were all good to go.

Or so I thought.

I think Judy and I both used the phrase, "that was a looong time ago" way too much.

That's because you guys are our elders.

I think "A" really liked the restaurant.

He also liked the beer a whole lot.

Wendy said it was better than other places they had been recommended near where they were working.

Cuz nothing says "fine dining" like York, Pennsylvania.

Sorry, but I didn’t take any food pictures.

I had a blue cheese-stuffed steak, and Judy got a chicken satay dish. I was happy with mine, but Judy was disappointed that her chicken was a little too vinegary.

And Wendy loved her dish...but who gives a crap, right?

The evening was unfortunately winding down, but before the moment passed, I asked a server to take a picture of us. Without pictures, it didn’t happen, right?

Bingo.

During our meal, a couple of people in our party had to use the facilities and so had to backtrack up the steps and through the area we’d toured. When we finished our meal and left, they directed us a different way, up a different set of steps. While it still was 40-some steps up, it came out right beside the bathrooms.

Live and learn. That beer ran through me a little faster and backtracking took a little longer than I imagined.

Back upstairs, I got one more picture of just Hucifer and I. We had to find a good background, and Wendy put me in charge of that task since I had done such a good job during my DIS-meet with Capt. Oblivious. Hmm, how about a big cog?

Bube, that's a mighty big cog you have there.

Then we said our goodbye’s and went on our way back home. Thanks Hucifer for a great evening! You are a sweetheart and it was a thrill to meet you.

Same here, buddy. I'm so glad you and Judy drove out of your way for me. That was pretty cool.

You forgot to mention that you're much younger looking in person, Judy is much prettier in person, and that your wife is definitely the brains of the operation.

 

[glennbo123]

I had no idea this was a DIS "tradition", so this is the first time I've seen this gag. Holy cow, that's funny!

It's from Winkers, who posted a little while after you.

The tile work in Morocco is awesome.

Almost as good as the paving in Delaware.

Yep, Voices of Liberty are awesome, too. Did the singer catch you looking at him like that?

I could tell I was throwing his concentration off a little bit.

But like I said before, I'm sure it was a very interesting doorknob.

One of the best...it looks like a huuuuge diamond.

I seem to recall a similar picture somewhere... yours is centered better, though.

Yes, it made an appearance in your TR and I think probably a couple of others over the years too.

Oh, it could be worse. Much, much worse. I never noticed Smilley the Terra Cotta Warrior before, though.

P.S. It's a world of laughter, a world of tears... (See?)

Stop! Stop!

Hmm. I'd just call that "pouty".

That's probably what his samurai-warrior friends nicknamed him.

Amazing how much kids light up when they get that one-on-one time with Dad. Makes you feel adored...and a certain weight of responsibility at the same time.

Well said.

And because your DISMeet hostess had unlimited long distance woohoo:) we could actually DO that!!!! After a bottle or 2 of wine or those tasty homemade GG slushies.... we'll see what other kinds of good fun we can have.

Drunk dialing around the World.

Ok, so I gotta wonder, how is brushng one's teeth/gagging in the morning any different?? Just sayin'

That thought went through my mind when you posted about the gum yesterday.

Thanks for the good wishes! I am back, and although he says it looks healthy, I dont' know how they're going to explain the pain of the US wand touching my belly?? Surgeon on Monday- we'lll see.... I can say, I finally took one of the scrips the doc ordered for pain (hydrocodone??) and had the best night's sleep I've had in MONTHS!!!! WOW!! No back pain, no gall bladder pain, just sweet, long rest.

Strange. Sorry you're still in pain, but that's great that you got a good night's sleep.

that would be good, im sure there are a bunch of good "JOHN" books that you could take with you.

Sure. I've got a whole stack of 'em.

the tricky part would be to time it with out anyone there so you could get your pants down for the picture without anyone noticing.

or were you thinking of leaving them up.

I was thinking of leaving them up, but you are upping the ante. Well above where I'm willing to go!

Ugh. So they have no idea why you are in pain?

Glad the meds work though!!

Agree. And praying for a diagnosis.

 

[glennbo123]

I'm not sure if I should be proud or offended that when you think of Morroco you think of me and urinals.
I can't realy complain because when I think of shrimp with poop sacks..I think of you.
I guess I've left my own legacy at Disney World.

Winkers!!! I saw Liesa's post on the next page before I saw yours (since I hit the "last page" button) and read that she'd talked to you and I was yelling at the screen "Did you tell her that I just posted about her????" (Okay, I didn't really yell....some people are trying to get work done around here.)

Yes, you've left a legacy. 1) You gave me a fun mission to accomplish in the World Showcase. 2) My daughter will be in therapy for many, many years to come.

Aw, I hope you have some peel-and-eat shrimp real soon so that I can be in your thoughts.

 

[glennbo123]

Thanks, these may come in handy for our DISMeet!!

You got it! Make sure you report on the results....should be good.

He is NOT what you think... story in about a month on my TR...

Hmmm.

Just got off the phone with Cherie! They leave in the morning for DLR!!!!

Yay! Lucky them!

I hate when dawdlers eat up precious touring time!

Dang dawdlers.

Moist for sure.

You were supposed to say, "No, what're you talking about? You look great!"

You've seared her forever, you know.

Yes. I'll let her future hubby pay for the psychiatry.

I didn't get it the first time. How many hours did you lie around in bed sleepless thinking of that perfect title??

Not that long really. Since I put the next chapter title at the end of every chapter, I had to come up with it a while ago though. I gave myself the challenge of coming up with something that described it, but didn't give it away.

That was guuuuuud!

I thought of you when I wrote that! Sounds like something you'd say.

Thanks again for that template you sent about a million years ago! Sure came in handy.

No problemo.

SAME HERE!! I kept thinking how much my family would sit completely mesmorized and in awe at the raw talent there. Why doesn't Idol stop there??

Well, it's not exactly "pop" music.

Reminds me of that Far Side of the Roman slave in the ship, and while rowing in the underpart of the ship, says, " But sir, it's my turn for the window seat!"

Yes, I remember that one. That reminds me of a time that I really cracked myself up, I mean nearly falling down laughing. We were watching "Ben Hur", and there's a scene where they're in one of those battleships, rowing. They start rowing faster and faster, and the guy beating the drum is speeding up the tempo...faster....faster....guys are dropping dead from heart attacks. And then this thought pops into my head: "Okay...weigh anchor!"

They grow up too fast!!

At least I haven't had to drop one off at college yet, like you did recently.

 

[glennbo123]

I'm not dead!

Hucifer!!! Thank goodness you've posted. I was beginning to wonder if "A" was trying to frame me for some terrible crime.

(Which, coincidentally is what I texted Dan on our way back from the restaurant.)

I'm sure he was happy to hear that!

And your favorite one too, I'm sure.

None of those other people ever read my replies, so yeah, this was by far the best.

Gosh you say the nicest things.

I just used that line of yours in a reply to Marv....works great!

Now that I know that Judy doesn't read your drivel, I'm wondering why the rest of us do.

You and me both, but I ain't arguing.

I didn't come 500 miles to eat Red Lobster.

I thought it was for the hotel's continental breakfast.

The only thing that place needed was waitresses with tight shirts.

Hey, no argument from me! But Judy would be giving me the look.

Actually, the name redeemed the whole situation for A.

Yep, that turned him around.

That might explain the dirty looks I was getting all night.

And those were just from me.

Mmmmmm...Yuengling beer. I'm surprised I didn't fall off the chair when you guys showed up. Due to excitement, of course. Meeting online celebrities and all.

Those uneven floors kept making me stumble.

That's because you guys are our elders.

I notice how we commanded your respect.

He also liked the beer a whole lot.

I didn't want to write that and make him look like a lush.

Cuz nothing says "fine dining" like York, Pennsylvania.

Right...you've gotta go to Mount Joy for that.

And Wendy loved her dish...but who gives a crap, right?

Actually, I couldn't remember, and don't even know now, what you had....so I just left that part out.

I know you had a salad! 'Cause they came with all of the dinners. And turned down a roll.

Live and learn. That beer ran through me a little faster and backtracking took a little longer than I imagined.

Our food arrived, and I thought it'd be polite to wait for you to return, but "A" said that you wouldn't wait for any of us, so we dug in.

Bube, that's a mighty big cog you have there.

Hucifer, you say the nicest things! (See, works great!)

Same here, buddy. I'm so glad you and Judy drove out of your way for me. That was pretty cool.

No problem. Thanks for making up some phony excuse to get work to send you a mere 2-hour drive away from us. That was pretty cool too.

You forgot to mention that you're much younger looking in person, Judy is much prettier in person, and that your wife is definitely the brains of the operation.

I guess it slipped my mind.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

And because your DISMeet hostess had unlimited long distance woohoo:) we could actually DO that!!!! After a bottle or 2 of wine or those tasty homemade GG slushies.... we'll see what other kinds of good fun we can have.

Okay, I'm just thinking about it. It would be best if someone actually answered, though

Liesa, glad you got a good night's sleep. I hope the surgeon has some answers.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm not sure if I should be proud or offended that when you think of Morroco you think of me and urinals.
I can't realy complain because when I think of shrimp with poop sacks..I think of you.
I guess I've left my own legacy at Disney World.

You two compliment each other pretty well.

Have a great trip, Cherie! Hope to see you soon!

 

[All7OfUs]

That reminds me of a time that I really cracked myself up, I mean nearly falling down laughing.


"Okay...weigh anchor!"



At least I haven't had to drop one off at college yet, like you did recently.

don't ya love it when you crack yourself up? I mean it's almost just as funny at how pathetic that is. But I admit, that was funny! I'm not falling over yet, but did get a good old chuckle.
It's funny because it shows how sadistic you really are.


yeah, but I call him almost everyday. Can I use "pathetic" twice in one repsonse??

 

[All7OfUs]

Okay, I'm just thinking about it. It would be best if someone actually answered, though

Liesa, glad you got a good night's sleep. I hope the surgeon has some answers.

It could get scary. In a good way. We could secretly post someone there and have a virtual DISMeet, and then make a big long post about it and pretend it was someone really random.

I do too!!! Now I'm worried that the insurance might not pay if it becomes elective.