BriarRosie
<font color=blue>Creator of Tag Fairy Haiku:<br>Cl
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I can feel it. There's a group hug coming.
I don't mind that real life got in the way. I'm just glad you're back to finish this report and hopefully continue your May report. She's alive!
Nothing makes Grimace's lips tighten and disappear like a forgetful Jon. So while he "hurried" back to the room, the three of us relaxed in the Beach Club lobby.
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You didn't really expect to see Grimmie in this picture, did you?
Of course she wouldn't be in the photo! Who do you think you're writing to, here, lady? We know The Grimace. We know The Grimace is allergic to fun, photos, and Plankton. Ok, continue.
This picture reveals the mystery of how Plankton travels with us. Menacing yet amusing, that's our vacation MO. Most guests seem to think nothing of it, if they even notice Plankton at all, but Grimace ... she just thinks it's weird.
I sincerely hope I'm the first person to say to Jay:
"Is that a Plankton in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
Look at all the stuff Plankton can get into when we're not paying attention:
I said we were going to ride the Tower of Terror, not terrorize towels!
Those are some seriously elaborate yet hoochie towel animals. Plankie's got a way with the ladies!
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation...
**We interrupt this TR for a moment of coffee snorting hilarity on the part of the author**
... wipes tears from eyes... I have given myself a terrible fit of giggles. I just had the inspiration to use the lyrics from Top of the World as I was typing this and now I can't get the stupid song out of my head. The only problem is that instead of Karen Carpenter, it's Plankton I "hear" singing.
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Oh dear...
Oh dear lord. I saw the picture caption and immediately heard Karen Carpenter singing it. I still do. Yes, the song reference did amuse me.
Lalalala!! I can't hear you! 
Egad, that's just way too much information!Jay and I spotted a diversion:
Art!!!
Not Garfunkel or Buchwald or even fancy stuff hanging on the walls...
Art, the doorman at the Beach Club! He was just as pleasant as could be and shook hands and posed for pictures and even offered to pin-trade before he realized we didn't have any pins.
Grimace took this picture, which probably explains why it's a bit out of focus. She needs to work on her composition skills - Jay is sprouting a potted plant out of the back of his head.
Awww, Art! Bless him, he's too cute. I always enjoy it when Art is there greeting in the lobby. I bet the geezer greeters at the Grand Floridian are secretly jealous of Art's charisma! And Jay's near headpiece is certainly interesting.
You must be wondering... did these freaks ever make it to MGM? Of course we did. And the first thing we did once we were inside the park was stop for another family picture, because it's one of Grimace's favorite things to do!
Well, half of us are having fun...
By this point in the trip Jay and I were stopping to have these group photos taken on purpose just because we knew how much it annoyed Grimace. We'd figured out pretty quickly that we weren't going to have any "happy family photos" from this trip so we opted for as many "I don't want to be here" moments as we could get.
I don't blame you for wanting these photo keepsakes! They are brilliant! Unfortunately, the Dark Force of the Grimace has seemed to rub off on Jon, poor guy. I can practically see her Force Field of Doom.
Oh wait. I changed my mind about her being Chernabog. She's a Dementor! It's a world of laughter, a world of tears,
it's a world where Grimace drives you toward drinking beer...
There's too much info she'll share, so you better beware,
It's a Brenda World after all!
It's a Brenda World after all...it's a Brenda World...ok, I better stop.
Definitely Plankton's favorite ride
We lucked out again and ended up in the front row! Yes indeedie, life is good. And of course we had to buy the picture...again. Jon looks like he wishes he'd gone shopping with Grimace...one of those small boys in the front row opposite us looks like he's catatonic and the other one looks terrified (poor little guy) ... and all I can say is I hope that naughty old guy in the back row is having fun.
Wow, another gem of a group ride photo! I do have to wonder what that guy is looking at back there!
I leave you here for now, and as a reward for making it through this rather rough installment I offer you this:
Absolutely Impeared Martini
3 ounces Absolut Pear Vodka
3/4 ounce DeKuyper Melon Liqueur
3 ounces pineapple juice
1 thin slice green Anjou pear (are Anjou pears any color other than green?)
Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add vodka & melon liqueur. Next add pineapple juice. Shake vigorously until mixture becomes cloudy (or until you just feel like stopping - we don't have x-ray vision and can't see through our stainless steel shaker). Strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnish with a slice of pear.
Makes one pear-ey good drink.
I swear, you're about as fond of cocktail time as Sandra Lee from the Food Network!
I would never have thought of making this drink myself. Thanks for another lovely installment of This Is Your Dysfunctional Life.
You were missed.
Oh and I love Plankton on the ship's wheel with the Titanic caption. That made me almost spit out my hot chocolate. LOL
It may not be Disney (not yet, the parents promised 
,hello your in WDW...
Can't wait to read even more- I love reading about the adventures with Jon and Grimace, I've missed you. 
