SlightlyGoofy
<font color=green>I shall be forced to take you on
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You just cannot get rid of me tonight. I have to finish this up. Can't stand having something hanging over my head. Have been thinking that if I cannot get tagged over something in these reports I shall remain tagless for all time. Figure that the TF has just been waiting for me to totally embarrass myself before pegging it under my name. LOL
October 24, 2004
With memories of my miraculous Millionaire experience milling around in my head we went back over for another go. Sure enough it went as before with me acing every question and getting the futile call to the hot seat again. I love to do new things so I wandered out to Mickey Avenue and volunteered for the Phone a Stranger. I had been told that you could not do so but the CM seemed pleased to have a volunteer. I sat forlornly on the bench while waiting for the call and just as I was about to get up and go back in to play I got the call. I was more nervous over this than when answering my own questions as the thought of messing up someone else was scaring the heck out of me. Naturally it was a 64,000 question. After a plea to speak loudly as I am hearing impaired, I closed my eyes in order to hear better and to say a prayer I was relieved to get a question that was not totally out of my realm. I did not know the correct answer but was 100% sure that 3 of the answers were incorrect so that is almost as good as knowing the right answer. LOL She had thought that was the answer also so it was sort of a wasted life line. Wish she had called later as she got the next answer wrong and I would not. I know that Sophia was Catherine the Greats real first name. Don't know why I know it but know it I do. I was rooting for you lady, whomever you are!! Stopping must have messed up my brain cells cause when I went back in I missed 2 fairly easy questions. I know when to quit so we went over to the Tune In Lounge where a nice young waiter went and brought us back a $6 (with tip) PB&J shake. I could taste the PB but not the J and would not repeat that one again IMHO. Glad I gave it a try but not worth it again.
I found the neatest thing in one of the shops. It is a trivia game. Only costs $16 and is red and black, mouse shaped and has thousands of questions. The neat thing is that they are activated as you walk through different parts of the park. You can activate them yourself if you wish. I figure this is an investment in my trying to win that darned cruise next trip. I am weak on my Disney knowledge. (ducking as you all throw turkey legs at me) My 7 year old grandson has a plan for us to go to Millionaire together where he will get in on the fast finger and will request my help as he is under 9 and we clean up the joint. Is my delight and worst nightmare. You just know he will get all his answers right and I will mess up somewhere along the line. (sigh)
We headed out and went over to Crossroads to grab some Subway sandwiches to take back to the room. Did you all know that they all take expired coupons? Only $11.50 and that is with extra meat and drinks for 2 footlongs. Stopped at the 7-11 next door for one of those talked about diet Crystal Light Slurpees. $1.50 of pure heaven. Lots of flavor and a bit of an after taste however it was a huge 32 oz of no calorie treat. Wish we had them nearby.
Would you believe I still have one more episode of this report to write? My poor fingers are worn to the bone and I bet your eyes are watering in fear or laughter (hopefully this one) by now.
Just be grateful that this is a report and you have the choice of whether to read it or not. Consider my poor friends and neighbors who do not have that luxury. Mom said I was vaccinated with a phonograph needle. How true.
SG/Linda
October 24, 2004
With memories of my miraculous Millionaire experience milling around in my head we went back over for another go. Sure enough it went as before with me acing every question and getting the futile call to the hot seat again. I love to do new things so I wandered out to Mickey Avenue and volunteered for the Phone a Stranger. I had been told that you could not do so but the CM seemed pleased to have a volunteer. I sat forlornly on the bench while waiting for the call and just as I was about to get up and go back in to play I got the call. I was more nervous over this than when answering my own questions as the thought of messing up someone else was scaring the heck out of me. Naturally it was a 64,000 question. After a plea to speak loudly as I am hearing impaired, I closed my eyes in order to hear better and to say a prayer I was relieved to get a question that was not totally out of my realm. I did not know the correct answer but was 100% sure that 3 of the answers were incorrect so that is almost as good as knowing the right answer. LOL She had thought that was the answer also so it was sort of a wasted life line. Wish she had called later as she got the next answer wrong and I would not. I know that Sophia was Catherine the Greats real first name. Don't know why I know it but know it I do. I was rooting for you lady, whomever you are!! Stopping must have messed up my brain cells cause when I went back in I missed 2 fairly easy questions. I know when to quit so we went over to the Tune In Lounge where a nice young waiter went and brought us back a $6 (with tip) PB&J shake. I could taste the PB but not the J and would not repeat that one again IMHO. Glad I gave it a try but not worth it again.
I found the neatest thing in one of the shops. It is a trivia game. Only costs $16 and is red and black, mouse shaped and has thousands of questions. The neat thing is that they are activated as you walk through different parts of the park. You can activate them yourself if you wish. I figure this is an investment in my trying to win that darned cruise next trip. I am weak on my Disney knowledge. (ducking as you all throw turkey legs at me) My 7 year old grandson has a plan for us to go to Millionaire together where he will get in on the fast finger and will request my help as he is under 9 and we clean up the joint. Is my delight and worst nightmare. You just know he will get all his answers right and I will mess up somewhere along the line. (sigh)
We headed out and went over to Crossroads to grab some Subway sandwiches to take back to the room. Did you all know that they all take expired coupons? Only $11.50 and that is with extra meat and drinks for 2 footlongs. Stopped at the 7-11 next door for one of those talked about diet Crystal Light Slurpees. $1.50 of pure heaven. Lots of flavor and a bit of an after taste however it was a huge 32 oz of no calorie treat. Wish we had them nearby.
Would you believe I still have one more episode of this report to write? My poor fingers are worn to the bone and I bet your eyes are watering in fear or laughter (hopefully this one) by now.
Just be grateful that this is a report and you have the choice of whether to read it or not. Consider my poor friends and neighbors who do not have that luxury. Mom said I was vaccinated with a phonograph needle. How true.
SG/Linda
