The Side effects of the AP-Trip#6 Oct 10 Final thoughts and some TMI

[KatMark]

What a fun DISMEET, Pat!

And way to score on the fastpasses for Toy Story Mania.

 

[Poolrat]

You rock



That was the PERFECT response!

I did it. I didn't feel guilty.

Then I did feel a bit guilty.



Then I got over it real quick.

 

[Poolrat]

After Mark's remark about "tazing" the kids, I thought everyone would get a kick out of this again. No matter how many times I read this I always end up laughing to the point of tears, must be that I'm a visual kind of person and can totally see this in my head! I copied this, so don't hold me to any spelling errors.

Pocket Tazer Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Tazer for their anniversary submitted this:

Last weekend I saw something at Larry’s Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse- sized tazer. The effects of the tazer were supposed to be short lived, with no long-term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety——-

WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed. I learned, however, that if I pushed the button and pressed it against a metal surface at the same time, I’d get the blue arc of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.

AWESOME!!!

Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Julie what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave.

Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy thinking to myself that it couldn’t be all that bad with only two AAA batteries, right? There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target. I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and then thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised. Am I wrong?

So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and tazer in another. The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and dis-orient your assailant.. A two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control and a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries.

All the while I’m looking at this little device measuring about 5″ long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference (loaded with two itsy, bitsy AAA batteries), pretty cute really, and thinking to myself, ‘no possible way!’ What happened next is almost beyond description, but I’ll do my best.

I’m sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side so as to say, Don’t do it stupid,’ reasoning that a one second burst from such a tiny little thing couldn’t hurt all that bad. I decided to give myself a one second burst just for the heck of it I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and …….

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD… WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. .. WHAT THE …. !!!

I’m pretty sure Hulk Hogan ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking upon my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs! The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before, clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living room.

Note: If you ever feel compelled to ‘mug’ yourself with a tazer, one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself you will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor! A three second burst would be considered conservative!

A minute or so later (I can’t be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantel above the fireplace. The recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally was. My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. and had no control over the drooling.

Apparently I had crap*ed in my shorts, but was too numb to know for sure, and my sense of smell was TOTALLY gone. I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head, which I believe came from my hair. I’m still looking for my testicles and I’m offering a significant reward for their safe return!

P.S … My wife can’t stop laughing about my experience, loved the gift and now regularly threatens me with it!

If you think education is difficult, try being stupid I!

I have heard that story before but like you said the visual makes me die laughing.

 

[Poolrat]

Whoa! That's a cornucopia of FPs!!!!!!!

Wait until you see if I actually use them.

 

[Poolrat]

Wow, you're brave. Those food court walks are dangerous, you know.

396 steps each way uphill, in the snow I tell ya.

Nice work!



You rock!



Awesome!

i would do that all over again.

Ever get that feeling of deja vu?

I stuck around with the girls longer than Liesa rememebred. It was a fun morning.

That's a great view. I don't know why Glenn would think I wouldn't enjoy a nice view.

Now you need to experience it LIVE.

Christmas in September!

 

[Poolrat]

Wow, that's a lot of Fastpasses! So glad you got to meet up with some Dis friends and enjoy your day!

It was a fun morning with people who LIKE TSM and being silly.

 

[Poolrat]

i found one of the HM in the photos, in the veggie bin, there is one in the tomatoes.

I promise they are all there. I need some time to go back andhunt them down for Glenn. Maybe this weekend.

wonder if yo uused all those FP's im guessing yo udidnt, and gave a few away to people when you were leaving hte park.

Stay tuned for the answer to that.

 

[Poolrat]

OK, Pat.... there wasn't a whole lot different except, you have a WAY better recollection of how long we stuck together. I just remember a total an complete absence of your son. Now I understand why! He was totally devoid of FiP prowess!

Notes and pictures helped out a lot. He disappeared about 5 minutes before you guys walked by. I think he was on Star tours most of the day.

And yes, I kicked butt on that TSM spin. (I had to say that at least once to someone!)

Oh yes you whooped me.

 

[Poolrat]

what a great, spontaneous meet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry that Liesa kicked your butt though. Guess she read Glenn's guide as well.

It was fun. I got much better by the end of the day.

 

[Poolrat]

What a fun DISMEET, Pat!

And way to score on the fastpasses for Toy Story Mania.

We had a blast.

 

[Poolrat]

First Up – Use the 9:40 that I acquired from my DS to ride TSM again.

I make my way past the FP machines and well it is 12:27 so of course…

Wait time

Score

At this point I also made arrangements to meet Brook (Brookelizabeth) I text her and they are at MM eating lunch.

I just need a snack. I get a pretzel and a drink with 2 snack credits and sit in the shade.

I see a Star Tours bucket and I have to have one.

I walk over to ST to see if I can find my child. I am not really concerned, but he is doing his thing. I can see the excitement as he tells me that he is riding over and over again. He is able to cut through the hallway and does not have to walk out to get back in line. That is why I had trouble finding him. He is being asked to take pictures of CM’s on their last day at ST1.0 and having a blast.

After a couple of trips to Endor, Brook texts me and tells me they are heading to Mater. I head that way.

I get another text and they are going to TSM. I cut through the Streets of America to try and catch them and what do I see?

See that pink shirt.

I stop and watch.

I thought it would be funny if that person did the crane, then I know it was Brook.

Then she does. I rush down the street, say hi and of course we had to have evidence...

Now if you recall the last picture of me doing the crane? I was in front of the wrong store!!!!

Brook, Joe and Henry chat a bit and they continue on to TSM. I was going to head to Muppets.

I made it over there but I just wasn’t feeling it. Maybe it was a long wait or something so I moved on.

A casual tour of Echo lake.

Any Star Trek Fans?

It was around 2pm probably getting really hot so I made my way out and back to POFQ.

As I get back to the room I realize I lost my lid. My lid to my souvenir popcorn bucket.

I actually ask Guest services and they just tell me to bring it back to the park and I will get a replacement lid. Fair enough.

I rest for a bit and then want to get back to DHS to use all the FP for TSM. I look out and see

Our afternoon soaking has begun.

Will this put a damper on my plans???

 

[marvali]

Some more great updates Pat! Wow, what a collection of TSM FPs! We had quite a few on our last trip too. Of course, it is usually "Mother of the Year" getting to use MINE instead of the boy's. Not sure why I work so hard to get up early to collect them sometimes.....

It is always great when you get to do some DISmeets on your trip! I hope to do more of them on future trips! And so glad you got that crane picture setting corrected before your trip ended!

Now you need to experience it LIVE.

I don't see THAT happening, even if he actually made it ON the ride!!!

 

[Poolrat]

Some more great updates Pat! Wow, what a collection of TSM FPs! We had quite a few on our last trip too. Of course, it is usually "Mother of the Year" getting to use MINE instead of the boy's. Not sure why I work so hard to get up early to collect them sometimes.....

You are a wonderful husband for doing that and letting your bride sleep in. You at least get that first early ride in

It is always great when you get to do some DISmeets on your trip! I hope to do more of them on future trips! And so glad you got that crane picture setting corrected before your trip ended!

I have been having fun with DISmeets. It is really great enjoying the park with someone who "gets it".

I don't see THAT happening, even if he actually made it ON the ride!!!

Me either, but it is fun to tease him.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I make my way past the FP machines and well it is 12:27 so of course…

Done for the day, huh? If only you could find some extra FP's...

I made it over there but I just wasn’t feeling it. Maybe it was a long wait or something so I moved on.

Not feeling the Muppets? I didn't know that was possible.

Any Star Trek Fans?

That might actually be a reference to Tommy Kirk, star of many old Disney films such as The Shaggy Dog.

I don't see THAT happening, even if he actually made it ON the ride!!!

You guys keep missing the part where I've already been there, done that.

 

[KatMark]

Great update, Pat. I cannot believe that the Fastpasses are still gone by noon for TSM. Perhaps with Star Tours open again that will take away some of the crowd.

Love the pic of you and Brook.

I hope the rain does not interfere with your plans.

 

[Poolrat]

Not feeling the Muppets? I didn't know that was possible.

I can't really remember what caused me to bail on the muppets.
I know I walked over there and then maybe there was a line and I didn't want to stand through the preshow, who knows.

That might actually be a reference to Tommy Kirk, star of many old Disney films such as The Shaggy Dog.

D'oh Tat make much more sense since it would be J for James T Kirk. And Star Trek is not Disney related.

You guys keep missing the part where I've already been there, done that.

That how Chris feels too. He won't go on again.

 

[Poolrat]

Great update, Pat. I cannot believe that the Fastpasses are still gone by noon for TSM. Perhaps with Star Tours open again that will take away some of the crowd.

We will find soon won't we?
This trip is sneaking up on me, in a good way. I am leaving in 25 days.

Love the pic of you and Brook.

I hope the rain does not interfere with your plans.

Thanks and coming right up on how wet I got and what actually got done?

 

[KatMark]

We will find soon won't we?
This trip is sneaking up on me, in a good way. I am leaving in 25 days.

20 days for us.

 

[Poolrat]

Great, pouring buckets. A little early for the 4pm shower. I grab the towel I “borrowed” from the Beach club the night before to help offset the drenching I will receive and make my way to the bus stop.

I dash from overhang to overhang and stay as dry as I can in a monsoon.

I board the bus and of course it has to make the rounds through POR.

I make it to DHS and guess what?

One of the best things about Florida rainstorms. They never last too long.

What do I see here ? Drug sniffing dog?

I enter at 4:18pm. Will I get a chance to use all 5 of the FP?

#1

#2

#3

#4- and for the personal best high score.

I save the use by Sept 15th one since I can and it is getting late. I have said it before but I hate being late.

It is now 5:55 and our dinner ARD is at 6:20 and at Teppan Edo. I would need some really good boat luck to make it.

Oh Look

Our ARD was at 6:20pm. Would I make it?



The boat comes in and waits for a full load. We wait a bit and guess who boards? Brook, Joe and Henry. We sit outside and chat some more. Somehow we get on the topic of catching puke. Go figure it’s a mom thing.
Well at 6:20 I am here.

I decide to bail at the Swolphin and hike.

My punctual son texts me picture from Japan declaring himself the winner.


As I am rushing to make dinner, I am practically knocked out by this.

I arrive in Japan about 6:35. Yikes I hate being late but I had convinced myself it was for a good cause.

We wait a couple of minutes to be seated. I had marked allergies on my reservation but after a few minutes of trying to overcome the language barrier, I just gave up. Now if you can’t remember, and sometimes I have trouble myself the ones to watch are:
Carrots, peas, celery, string beans, sesame, soy, garlic, tomatoes , mustard, dill, cantaloupe, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, pecans.
I think I got to the veggies and stopped when I was talking to the CM.. Basically when they came to table they told me not to order the vegetable plate.
We were told 4 times that the cooking surface is hot.
Really I would have never guessed.

Time for a Tokyo sunset.

We sat next to a couple of ladies from TN. We chatted and soon the show began.

Ever get that feeling that you are being watched?

Somewhere during the meal I watch the Soy sauce go one and then a barrelful of sesame seeds. Uh Oh.

That is a lot of sesame. Hmmmm I eat up anyway. Never had a big problem with those before.

With dinner over and our bellies full again we step out and it almost time for Illuminations.

I tell Chris that Japan has an exhibit on Anime so we check it out.

We wander around Mitsukoshi, I have a plan.

No not to get those socks, but yet a

I make Chris pick one out and I get a small cage for it.

Time to gather round the fire. We go back upstairs and watch from the second story.

 

[Poolrat]

We slowly make our way out.
Scrollwork on the lights in Morocco.

The Straits of Gibraltar.

Walking towards the front with the masses.

I convince Racing boy that we should just wait it out in Mousegears and take our time leaving.

What’s this? Walls up in Mousegears.

Halloween items

My notes at that time said- Mousegears by the kids section still smells like poop. I am hoping the renovation tried to fix some of that.

I notice that the luggage deal – buy 50.00 and get the luggage for some amount is now Luggage for $12.95 with no other purchase. That is too cheap to pass up.

We slowly make our way the POFQ bus stop and lo and behold I see our tablemates from dinner.

One of them is here in the yellow.

We wait for a couple of busses and we are on our way. When we arrive back at POFQ, I stroll through the gift shop. I keep seeing this pattern.

I really liked that bag and wallet I saw in July.

I buy the luggage and walk the 396 steps back to the room and up 3 flights of stairs. We crash about 10:30pm


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