11/10-11/12 The Limeys Invade Virginia; Well, Maybe It Was More Of A Recon Mission

[rer1972]

mom2jcc and bigsis1970 thanks hope to get to more of it soon.

 

[rer1972]

Alright, time to find Katlas&kids and Kaw1218. I call

and ask what room they are in, and I head on over (is there a safety switch on this pepper spray?). I finally reach 2K’s door and knock. “What’s the password!”, I hear from the other side of the door. Password

??? He#* if I know? I ask the large white door, “What password?”. You can’t just make a password without telling it to the people that are going to use it! Finally the door opens and a blond lady with a nice smile opens the door. “Uh, Kathy?”, I ask. She says yes and lets me in. Kathy(Katlas&kids) and Kelly(Kaw1218) introduce themselves and I introduce myself. They both seem pretty nice down to earth people (didn't see any axes

, but I did later hear somebody dad some cutting tools). We get to chatting about my trip, the boards, Va-bear(Virginia), and what was planned for tomorrow. Kelly is on the boards and they tell me to get my laptop and bring it over so we can all get on the boards. Why didn’t I think of that before I came over

? So, I go grab my laptop and come back. Now Kelly and I are both on Disboards

, and Kathy is taking turns using my laptop and Kelly’s laptop (see exhibit A below)

. Kathy is also getting picture happy

as she starts taking shots of us tapping away on the keyboards, us in the reflection of a huge wall mirror tapping away on our laptops (the mirror which Va-bear thought should be up on the ceiling ; nice one Ms. President ), me picking up my pen, me glaring at her as she takes another snapshot .

Side: If anyone wants the transcript for that evening it's right here (enjoy-starts on post 24640):http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1101903&page=1643&pp=15

I eventually start to get tired

(remember I’ve been up since 4 AM), and say my goodnights to Kathy and Kelly. Kathy asks me if I am going to get up for breakfast. I tell her sure, but not too early. “How about 9:15?”, she asks. “That will be perfect.”, was my response. She even says to set my alarm for 9:15 because she will be setting hers to 9:15 (I actually saw her set the alarm on the clock) . So, I head back to my room for a shower and some sleep. Can’t wait to get up at 9:15 for some free breakfast, and some chatting with Kathy and Kelly. I guess it's lights off

.

Exhibit 'A'

Next: Part 6 Um, Is She Driving With Her Feet???

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Alright, time to find Katlas&kids and Kaw1218. I call

and ask what room they are in, and I head on over (is there a safety switch on this pepper spray?). I finally reach 2K’s door and knock. “What’s the password!”, I hear from the other side of the door. Password

??? He#* if I know? I ask the large white door, “What password?”. You can’t just make a password without telling it to the people that are going to use it! Finally the door opens and a blond lady with a nice smile opens the door. “Uh, Kathy?”, I ask. She says yes and lets me in. Kathy(Katlas&kids) and Kelly(Kaw1218) introduce themselves and I introduce myself. They both seem pretty nice down to earth people (didn't see any axes

, but I did later hear somebody dad some cutting tools). We get to chatting about my trip, the boards, Va-bear(Virginia), and what was planned for tomorrow. Kelly is on the boards and they tell me to get my laptop and bring it over so we can all get on the boards. Why didn’t I think of that before I came over

? So, I go grab my laptop and come back. Now Kelly and I are both on Disboards

, and Kathy is taking turns using my laptop and Kelly’s laptop

. Kathy is also getting picture happy

as she starts taking shots of us tapping away on the keyboards, us in the reflection of a huge wall mirror tapping away on our laptops (the mirror which Va-bear thought should be up on the ceiling ; nice one Ms. President ), me picking up my pen, me glaring at her as she takes another snapshot .

Side: If anyone wants the transcript for that evening it's right here (enjoy-starts on post 24640):http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1101903&page=1643&pp=15

I eventually start to get tired

(remember I’ve been up since 4 AM), and say my goodnights to Kathy and Kelly. Kathy asks me if I am going to get up for breakfast. I tell her sure, but not too early. “How about 9:15?”, she asks. “That will be perfect.”, was my response. She even says to set my alarm for 9:15 because she will be setting hers to 9:15 (I actually saw her set the alarm on the clock) . So, I head back to my room for a shower and some sleep. Can’t wait to get up at 9:15 for some free breakfast, and some chatting with Kathy and Kelly. I guess it's lights off

.


Next: Part 6 Um, Is She Driving With Her Feet???

See with you with no pants & VA with the mirror on the ceiling-- you both are way more Presidential than me! Hmmmm, 9:15 are ya trying to tell us something!?!?!?! Another great installment, also too entirely short, but I guess its cuz it was a short trip. Waiting for more.....

 

[Va-bear]

See with you with no pants & VA with the mirror on the ceiling-- you both are way more Presidential than me! Hmmmm, 9:15 are ya trying to tell us something!?!?!?! Another great installment, also too entirely short, but I guess its cuz it was a short trip. Waiting for more.....

OK- fair enough - but you had to see this HUGE a*# mirror!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY very odd......


Great job !!!!!

 

[Princess89]

What's with the 9:15, you have a bias against that time or something? Hmmm, VA Bear and mirror on the ceiling! Sorry SB's Mom, changing my vote for President from you to VA that one tops the cake!

This whole trip report is killing me, I so wanted to be there But I will live vicariously through the TR!

Oh and rer, what is with your smilie toward me all the time, that guy kills me! Are you trying to kill me with laughter? And you got that right, its hard to please me

 

[bigsis1970]

Haa AWESOME installment!!

 

[crossfamily]

Wow finally got to catch up... After reading the title of the up coming thread I may have to disappear for a while.... Great Job RER... Yeah I get to jump in tomorrow!!!

 

[TOT_Princess_412]

Great trip report here you deserve a !
CAN'T WAITING FOR MORE!!!

 

[Va-bear]

Wow finally got to catch up... After reading the title of the up coming thread I may have to disappear for a while.... Great Job RER... Yeah I get to jump in tomorrow!!!

uh, oh............... WHO was driving w/ their feet????? DO jump in!!! (good to see ya back!!)

 

[kaw1218]

Alright, time to find Katlas&kids and Kaw1218. I call

and ask what room they are in, and I head on over (is there a safety switch on this pepper spray?). I finally reach 2K’s door and knock. “What’s the password!”, I hear from the other side of the door. Password

??? He#* if I know? I ask the large white door, “What password?”. You can’t just make a password without telling it to the people that are going to use it!

he didn't even try to guess the password.....I mean come on, two pretty girls opening the door to a strange duck???? Do you blame us?

Finally the door opens and a blond lady with a nice smile opens the door. “Uh, Kathy?”, I ask. She says yes and lets me in. Kathy(Katlas&kids) and Kelly(Kaw1218) introduce themselves and I introduce myself. They both seem pretty nice down to earth people (didn't see any axes

, but I did later hear somebody dad some cutting tools).

yeah....but I didn't use them

We get to chatting about my trip, the boards, Va-bear(Virginia), and what was planned for tomorrow. Kelly is on the boards and they tell me to get my laptop and bring it over so we can all get on the boards. Why didn’t I think of that before I came over

? So, I go grab my laptop and come back. Now Kelly and I are both on Disboards

, and Kathy is taking turns using my laptop and Kelly’s laptop (see exhibit A below)

. Kathy is also getting picture happy

as she starts taking shots of us tapping away on the keyboards, us in the reflection of a huge wall mirror tapping away on our laptops (the mirror which Va-bear thought should be up on the ceiling ; nice one Ms. President ), me picking up my pen, me glaring at her as she takes another snapshot .

that mirror was extra blinding with the camera flash!!!

Side: If anyone wants the transcript for that evening it's right here (enjoy-starts on post 24640):http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1101903&page=1643&pp=15

I eventually start to get tired

(remember I’ve been up since 4 AM), and say my goodnights to Kathy and Kelly. Kathy asks me if I am going to get up for breakfast. I tell her sure, but not too early. “How about 9:15?”, she asks. “That will be perfect.”, was my response. She even says to set my alarm for 9:15 because she will be setting hers to 9:15 (I actually saw her set the alarm on the clock) . So, I head back to my room for a shower and some sleep. Can’t wait to get up at 9:15 for some free breakfast, and some chatting with Kathy and Kelly. I guess it's lights off

.

hey....in all fairness....KATHY said 9:15.....I didn't besides, Sunshine, I didn't want you to miss out on any fun!!!

Exhibit 'A'

Next: Part 6 Um, Is She Driving With Her Feet???

 

[kaw1218]

freaky mirror!

 

[dwheatl]

freaky mirror!

Do you think they had the camera behind it for the closed-circuit movies? Chick a Bow Wow! If it was a secret camera, boy were they disappointed! 2 hot chicks, 1 hot duck, and they're all sitting around TYPING!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Finally getting around to reading this report! This is too funny. Can't wait for more! I love all your smilies!

 

[rer1972]

stinkerbelle's mom thanks, but I'll make up for it on the next installment.

Va-bear it was a veeeeerrrrrryyyy big mirror. Oh, and you'll find out who it was next time.

Princess89 what better way to kill than with .

bigsis1970 thanks

crossfamily hey no away; the best parts are coming up.

TOT_Princess_412 hey thanks for the

kaw1218 you needed to give me the password before I got there. Thank gosh!! Yes the mirror combined with Kathy was very blinding . So, I guess that means you're off the hook?

dwheatl we did all discuss that. Was a bit creepy.

pixie dust 112 thank you thank you; means a lot coming from everyone

 

[kaw1218]

Do you think they had the camera behind it for the closed-circuit movies? Chick a Bow Wow! If it was a secret camera, boy were they disappointed! 2 hot chicks, 1 hot duck, and they're all sitting around TYPING!

we tried checking for a hidden camera....they had that thing bolted to the wall!!! good thing....I think it would have killed one of us if it fell

 

[bigsis1970]

Haa --- OMG you checked for a camera!! that is a riot! I can't wait to read more come on Ronnie get'ter done man!! LOL... Michelle

 

[rer1972]

Oh, Siberia is such a nice place. RING The ice, the snow, the boots ! RING Do you hear a phone ringing? RING Are there phones on this frozen tundra they call Siberia ? Hold on a sec Bootsanova. “Hello? No, there is no sunshine here. Yeah, alright buddy I’m going back to sleep. Why don’t ya hassle someone else about sunshine and breakfast?”. Hmmm, was that supposed to be my wake up call for breakfast ?

Well, I didn’t get a Mickey or Stitch wakeup call this morning (somehow I did end up with a nickname though). It was Kelly asking about breakfast. I really can’t remember anything I said when she called except,” It’s not 9:15. Why are you calling me if it’s not 9:15?”. Other than that I am drawing a blank. So, Kelly, if I said anything bad during that call I am sorry. You just don’t mess with a ducks scheduled wake up time

.

I laid in bed for another 15-20 minutes, and finally got up, got dressed, and headed down for some free breakfast (in no way is this like free dining). I didn’t get a picture of the breakfast, but if you’ve ever seen half a bagel with cream cheese and half a bagel with peanut butter then you know what it looks like.

Side: You know I honestly think peanut butter goes with just about anything. Bread, Chicken, Veggies, Fruits, Cheese, Crackers, Jelly, and so on. I'd like to change the Cambell's Soup song so it goes... "That's what PB is, Mmmm, Mmmm, Good". I wonder if Cambell's would mind?

Anyhoo, I finished off my coffee, and headed over to the front desk. I had some business to take care of there. I asked if I could move to a room closer to the 2K’s (I was in a whole other building), today’s hotel counter person was much younger. She seemed very happy to take care of my request; now that’s what I call service . So, I go back up to my room, throw everything into my monster rolling suitcase (you’ll find out later why I brought the monster rolling suitcase on such a short trip), and head over to my new room in the other building.

After finishing getting settled in for the second day in a row I headed over to the 2K’s room. At this point I got the rundown on today’s schedule. We would hang around here for a bit (good time to Dis, and I brought my laptop), then head to the airport around 11:00 to meet Crossfamily(Teresa) and her DD. We wouldn’t be picking them up or anything. Nope, we would just be doing some convoy duty. So, the three of us sat around in the hotel room and watched cartoons and Dissed.

So, we’re watching cartoons (maybe the 2K's remember which ones) till about 11:15 when we head down to the parking lot. After “volunteering” to drive, the three of us settled into the Chrysler and pulled out of the parking lot with Kathy giving directions and Kelly in the backseat. Boy Richmond sure looks different in the daylight. It’s a whole lot easier to get around too. The 2K's were chatting along and I’d throw my 2 cents in here and there. I think Kelly was even taking pictures out the windows. Of what I have no idea. Then Kelly and I picked a radio station we could torture Kathy with, but she seemed to actually enjoy it. It was like that old Life Cereal commercial, “She Likes It! She Likes It!”. Kathy then gets a call from Teresa. She had just arrived, and was heading to pick up her bags. The plan was to meet her up in the rental car parking garage, and then she could follow us back to the hotel. We arrive at the airport and head for the rental parking garage. We call Teresa again to ask what she is driving. We find her blue car and pull in front. Teresa tells us she would like to stop for something to eat so we recommend the Waffle House or some other place I never heard off. Seeing as I’m in the lead I go ahead and bypass the other place that I have never heard of and pull into the Waffle House (one of the perks of being the lead driver ).

Side: I need say something about The Waffle House; I love this place . It is the travelers Mecca. Those black letters in the yellow squares

just call to weary travelers. It reminds me of vacations with family, traveling (the few times I did) with my parents, coming back to Baton Rouge after a long night in Nawleans . The bar counter dining with the spinning stools, the mini-booths you can’t fit all your friends into , the jukebox , and the greasy food. The name just doesn’t say enough about the place. It’s not just waffles. Its hash browns with everything on them, chili, steaks, hamburgers, fries, and iced tea (for those that can’t get the real stuff). The only problem is the closest I can get to a Waffle House is Houston, TX . If I see one anywhere that I visit I try and make a stop at The Waffle House.

So, we pull in and we all amble out of our cars. I get my first glimpse of Teresa and her cute DD (who I will call M from here on out). Seems like good folk too. We all cram into a mini-booth; well, I pulled up a chair. I think the timing was just right because I was already getting hungry; I think the 2K's were too cause they ordered as well. I ordered the bowl of chili and a diet coke. I think Kelly had a breakfast plate, Kathy had hash browns, and Teresa got a waffle for herself and some butter for M. Unfortunately, I don’t have pictures of the food, but I do for some reason have a shot of me and one of M at the Waffle House. I think Kathy took these.

Good thing the flash didn’t reflect off my head to badly. Hmmm, is that lady behind me holding a pitcher of OJ or is she trying lock her car from inside the restaurant?

Mmmmmm, M loves that butter. She even had a bit of waffle with her butter.

All around I think everyone enjoyed their food very much; especially M and her butter. We then split the check and headed on out to the cars. Both cars pull out of the Waffle House and drive off towards the Hotel with me in the lead . Now Teresa said she wasn’t too sure how to get around here so I made sure to keep an eye on the rear view mirror so I wouldn’t get to far ahead. Well, were going along, the 2K's chatting away, and me checking the mirror every so often. Things were going well till we got to about the second stop light. That’s when I looked in the mirror and saw Teresa looking in the backseat and telling M something . I’m sure it was, “Sweetie you really do need to stay in your seat belt so mommy can drive us both safely to the hotel” (right Teresa ). The light changed and I start to drive, but Teresa is still working on the back seat situation. I slow down so she can catch up and she starts to move; good I think. The next time I look back she is driving, but turned all the way around facing the backseat again. Oh #@&* ! I swear she was driving the car with her tennis shoes on the steering wheel. There must be a special driving course just for mothers cause I don't remember this technique in drivers ed; which explains how my mom was able to reach around and smack me from the front seat when I was a kid. At this point I mention to Kelly and Kathy that at the next light someone might want to jump out and get into Teresa’s car to help her out. Kelly was volunteered for this mission, and as we stopped at the light she asked me if the coast was clear. I checked the mirror and saw no cars coming, “go for it!”, I said, at that point another car came into view. Before I could give out a warning she was in the back seat of Teresa’s rental car (another teleporter?). Whew .

Now that Kelly was watching the kiddo the convoy made its way smoothly back to the hotel. We all arrived and planned our next mission. We were going to rest up a bit, and then head over to Target so Teresa and M could get some warmer weather clothes . We would search for some we could put in the rooms fridge for later that evening, then head over to the main mission objective of the day: Dining at Milepost 5. Now that's a battle I wanted to win !

Dining fans and History Channel buffs please come back for the next installment as I detail the latest battle in Richmond: Part 7 Spiders, Crab Claws, and Frisbees Yum!!! or Where Is That Bear!

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Another great installment Ronnie! You is da man! You actually are even a little funny who would've thought it! I have to tell you, in that picture of you at the Waffle House you look an awful lot like my dh! Btw, we tried a Waffle House in SC on the way home from WDW-- yucky-- did not like it at all--sorry.

 

[Va-bear]

WOW - this man feels passionately 'bout Waffle House!!!! I'd better try one!

Great job (G)Rer!!!!! (Bear, what bear????)

Later !!

 

[kaw1218]

oh....I so need to add a few things here.....I don't have time...I'll be back later....