10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #18

[Verandah Man]

Kind of a slow day on the thread, I guess everyone is busy getting their plans together for Valentine's Day tomorrow..........

 

[GOS]

Day Five:

Stuart bore a bit of a grudge that yesterday was Leah’s day to shine. He was feeling a bit left out. I can’t blame him, after all he had to sit through a princess breakfast and now BBB and Cinderella’s Royal Table. He just wasn’t feeling the love. And at first, I was understanding. I told him that we’d go to the Lego store and look at legos and I’d look into the Bayou Pirate Cruise for him (even though when I first tried to broach the subject with him he stated flatly that he hated Pirates). And while dinosaurs are not his favorite subject, I thought that they were boyish enough that he would like to eat at T-Rex for lunch. This day was the second of our two rest days and I had some plans made. I should have just gone swimming and left it at that. It started with Breakfast. That turned out to be dismal. The Riverside Mill was packed and a confused mess. We got our food but they had messed up the order something awful. I didn’t want to brave the crowd again so we made do and vowed never to eat there for breakfast again. Then it was off to DTD. Well, by the time we got off the boat in the morning I wasn’t feeling too festive. Stuart and Leah fought the whole way. We shopped for a while and meanwhile I cooled down after having to referee the both of them. The trip was to the lego store was a bit better with all of us a bit happier. We did a bit more shopping and then we went to T-Rex. I had high hopes for this place. To give you an idea of the ambiance, it is like a prehistoric Rainforest Café. The décor was wonderful and the animations to the dinos was great. But the food was lackluster. Stuart didn’t like it much which set him off again and the rest of us were very tired by this point so it was back to the resort for a nap. Stuart decided that he wanted to play and not take a nap. It turned out to be a big mistake for him. Upon waking we leisurely got ready to go to DTD again trying to avoid the problems that we had earlier in the day. Well, I stopped by at the firepit to get a picture for a DIS poster named Andre who runs a website devoted to Port Orleans. And suddenly it was all-fired important to eat s’mores an hour before dinner. (These are the same two kids that twice previously snubbed our invites to join us at the campfire because they wanted to play in the playground). So already, things are not going too well. We get to Planet Hollywood and THEY ARE PACKED! Not busy, INSANELY BUSY! Our waiter looked like he just clocked in and hadn’t had the time to dress properly for his shift, he can’t tell us what the soup of the day is. (There wasn’t one, either it was all gone or there was some sort of goof up) The place was loud with all of the people and the incredibly loud music videos that were being played non-stop. The waiter looked confused when I told him we were on the dining plan and I needed to guide him a bit on the concept. (really, he wasn’t a bad fellow and he tried real hard, but it was just too much to deal with the noise and having to yell above it while giving directions) Finally we got to the show. And for the first time of the day we were all laughing and having a good time again. Stuart’s lack of sleep caught up with him about a third into the show and he was out for the count. Leah and Laura however loved every minute of it. So I figure I got my money’s worth out of it. On the way to the resort we had two very tired children to drop into bed. One of Leah’s last comments to me were, Daddy it was our rest day and we forgot to swim. Yep, I could have given up a large portion of today for a good swim.

Oh what a shame the day didn't work out so well.

 

[GOS]

Well, the head teacher called me yesterday..with an update on the window saga.

Apparantly, she had been round every class in the juniors yesterday and 5 boys admitted they had been throwing snowballs through the school basketball hoop.... then spotted Ellis' in the back garden (its fixed to the wall just to the right of the patio windows)....

They continued to throw snowballs into the garden trying to get a "basket".

Unfortunately they werent a very a good aim...

She said most were in tears when they realized what they'd done. She's written to all the parents asking them to make their child forfeit their pocket money towards the cost of the repair. They also have to stay in today at lunchtime and write us a letter of apology. She's handled it very well and I appreciate the boys owning up to it all.

A result. At least they owned up.

 

[GOS]

I have a friend coming round this afternoon who is going to wdw for the first time. Theres a whole group of them going and she's also getting married while they are out there.

She's asked me to look at her itinary and give her some tips.

Whats the one tip you'd give someone on their first visit?

I've thoguht of several things, but all your input would be great

Don't try and do everything.

 

[GOS]

OK, I'm running behind schedule this morning. but I wanted to get Hazel's Valentine's Day card printed off while she was still asleep. Below is a copy of the card. The pic on the top is the front of the card, and the pic below that is the inside of the card. I think Hazel will be quite pleased and surprised when she reads the card tomorrow!!!

I haven't decided if I am going to give her the card before we go to Red Lobster for dinner, or give it to her after dinner while we are still at Red Lobster, what do you think?

That's lovely Andy. You're a real romantic.

 

[GOS]

Best Wishes to Paige and her girlfriends!!!

arty:

They are headed to NYC for a 'girls only' weekend!!!​

don't go there Mikey ​

Have a great time Paige.

 

[GOS]

If you could work at any one of the Disney parks, which one would it be?

Epcot - World Showcase - UK!

 

[GOS]

Wendy and she is re attaching Peter's shadow!

Now why didn't I think of that.

 

[GOS]

I've caught up again, and I'm loving all the answers to the questions.

 

[captchris]

Good afternoon everyone. I am back home after our lunch date and picking the van up. I enjoyed a BBQ pulled pork sandwich and it was GOOOOOOOD.

We are getting things ready for Sam's birthday party tomorrow and my parents arrival tonight. I just carried all of the dining room chairs to the basement so I can turn the dining room into the "party room"

 

[GOS]

Good afternoon everyone. I am back home after our lunch date and picking the van up. I enjoyed a BBQ pulled pork sandwich and it was GOOOOOOOD.

We are getting things ready for Sam's birthday party tomorrow and my parents arrival tonight. I just carried all of the dining room chairs to the basement so I can turn the dining room into the "party room"

Is it Sam's birthday tomorrow. How old? Looks like you're gonna have a great time.

 

[captchris]

Is it Sam's birthday tomorrow. How old? Looks like you're gonna have a great time.

She is going to be 9. i won't be here for the party. I have a funeral to go to.

 

[goslingl]

I've quoted this as I've added the links. And of course, I get to share Donny with you.

Plus....this was a bit hit on our 2007 KK cruise. I got to dance it at Carlos and Charlies in Cozumel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAwpTva9ERk

Thanks for sharing! I still have my Donny Osmond albums. he is still great!

 

[GOS]

She is going to be 9. i won't be here for the party. I have a funeral to go to.

That's a shame. I know where I would prefer to be.

 

[GOS]

Thanks for sharing! I still have my Donny Osmond albums. he is still great!

He's definately scrummy!!!

 

[goslingl]

Hey guys. Could i ask for a little pixie dust for Mike.
When i came home from work, i found him passed out in front of the computer
(with a smile on his face). Seems he was looking at that picture of the pillow fight that Cass posted, and it was too much for his heart.
We have a team of surgeons from Cleveland lined up to check him out.

 

[goslingl]

Went to Ellis' parents evening tonight ... not the best

Apparantly my child only participates in class if something interests him. Otherwise he does the bare minimum ...... like I dont know that already

We've just had a "sit down" type chat... I doubt if it will do any good... he's as stubborn as a mule (no idea where he gets that from!)

Kids eh!

Don't get too upset. My child like that will graduate in August with an accoutning degree and has applied to law school. Somehow they make it through.

 

[goslingl]

OK, I'm running behind schedule this morning. but I wanted to get Hazel's Valentine's Day card printed off while she was still asleep. Below is a copy of the card. The pic on the top is the front of the card, and the pic below that is the inside of the card. I think Hazel will be quite pleased and surprised when she reads the card tomorrow!!!

I haven't decided if I am going to give her the card before we go to Red Lobster for dinner, or give it to her after dinner while we are still at Red Lobster, what do you think?

You are so sweet!!!

 

[goslingl]

If you could work at any one of the Disney parks, which one would it be?

I want to be Minnie Mouse when I grow up at any of the parks.

 

[goslingl]

I'd be driving one of the Jungle Cruise boats in the Magic Kingdom!

You would be great!!!!