2 Kids,2 Dogs,1200 Miles: 2 More Weeks in FL 2 - Finished with a Blast! P40

[petals]

Fab firework pics!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

but Bambi's BFF (I can't believe I just typed that. I'm a 30 something year old man for Pete's Sake)

And I can’t believe it either for Pete's Sake

As mentioned earlier, Bambi is Matron of Honor, Madison is Flower Girl, Evan is Ring Bearer. Ryder is an invited guest. I'm making sure the kids don't blow something up and eating free food.

So who’s keeping you from blowing something up?

Disney even had some vending carts set up - soda, ice cream, food. Clearly, they were expecting a large crowd.

They’re not one to miss a marketing opportunity.

The grassy knoll was filling up

See…. I knew Lee Harvey didn’t act alone.

Oh, wait… I was thinking this was an Oliver Stone film.
I’m back now, so what was it you were saying?

The top of the Wedding Pavilion.

That’s actually kind’a cool.

As is that one.

And that one.

Coming Up in the Next Post: Stuff Blows Up!

The following post will be mostly word-free so I can bring you fireworks pictures, uninterrupted by my mostly inane babbling.

But if you don’t say anything… how are we going to beat you over the head with your own words?




Never mind… the pictures were gorgeous.
You done good…

I like the Mickey in that one

I'll admit it, I got chills.

That was Walt’s master plan.

It was an awesome, awesome show and I have no regrets that we drove down to Florida in the middle of the summer, braved Holiday weekend crowds at Walt Disney World and waited around on a beach for 2 hours. TOTALLY. WORTH. IT.

Are we surprised by this?

Up Next: Another park that was not even close to being totally worth it.

Are we surprised by this?

 

[FreezinRafiki]

WOW! What beautiful shots. I can only imagine what a fantastic fireworks show that must have been.

BTW, I love the name Ryder. Can't wait to hear about the wedding in Ryder's first Disney trip.

The show was fantastic indeed! Ryder is actually after Flynn Rider from Tangled. We wanted a "Disney" type name, but didn't want something to common like Eric or Philip.

I will get to see those for myself this year.


If they are anything near the NYE fireworks I totally agree. TOTALLY. WORTH. IT.

Where are you planning on seeing them? As you can see, the Poly and GF were pretty full, but I can only imagine how crowded the Magic Kingdom was!

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Wow, you really did eat too much if you couldn't even roll yourself onto the monorail.

The monorail is all the way across the hotel. Down the stairs was easier. More painful, but easier.

I don't follow this logic. Why would you try to keep them from blowing something up. I understand keeping them from hurting anybody, but why ruin all the fun?

Because if they blow something up, I have to pay for it.

Oh, so that's why you stayed. Bambi let you be the spot holder this time.

See, I am good for something.

I don't know... I walked in the lobby there once and felt underdressed. Not sure I can ever see myself staying there.

Oh, I won't bother dressing up for it. I'll be singing the theme from "The Beverly Hillbillies" the entire time.

It's about time!!!

Great pictures! It looks like they shoot off the fireworks from all around the park the way they do for the parties, right?

Yup. And it might have been my eyes playing tricks on me, but it appeared that they were shooting off identical fireworks as the ones behind the castle from the island in the middle of the lagoon.

Nice effect. Only at Disney World.

What, you mean your local municipal fireworks on the 4th don't do that? Because Racine....doesn't either.

I remember the time we went to EPCOT and watched Illuminations on the 4th... I guess we should have done the beach at the Poly instead. Looks like it was a great show. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it.

If I had done it right, we would have seen the MK fireworks on July 3rd and Illuminations on the 4th. If I recall, MK was doing their Independence Day show on both days, but EPCOT only added the 4th "Tag" on the 4th. It meant a whole lot of rearranging, though, so we decided it just wasn't meant to be.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

OMG! ROFL!

(Those are the only acronyms I know)

Ask your daughter. I'm sure she can tutor you.

I think you have the best part of that deal. No responsibility whatsoever.

I've been informed that I have been upgraded to "bouncer." Which, frankly, it really cool.

Looks like a good spot. Nice work.

Thanks. My secret? Stake out a spot, then mark it like a fox. No one will try to take it from you.

You got some great pictures here.

Too bad Madison got in the way of my shot of that rock and the Contemporary.

I still like the themes better at other resorts.

Well, if they were going for "snooty" then they nailed it. (But I agree, there are others that far surpass it)

Was there any room in the book depository?

I think there's room up on the 6th floor.

"Celebrate your country's independence by blowing up a small portion of it."

Ah, the wisdom of Homer Simpson. Makes one wonder if the world wouldn't be a better place if we all listened just a little closer to him.

Cool! I won't bother re-posting the great pictures, because they're all great. Looks awesome!

 

[FreezinRafiki]

You got some great pictures! I LOVE the one of Madison and Evan in front of the castle - so cool!

Thanks!

Just reading about the fireworks was amazing. I'd love to be there for that show! Maybe we'll have to brave the 4th at some point...

It's a heck of a show - if you can get past the heat, the crowds and lack of just about any discounts available. Even with all that, yes, it was worth it!

Fab firework pics!

Thanks!

 

[KatMark]

Barry, those are really awesome firework shots! We were there once for 4th of July and watched the show from the beach at the Poly too (it was back in 2004 when our oldest graduated high school and we stayed at the Poly). I remember having chills too.

I have a feeling that there might have been some of those fireworks going off in New York tonight. Just saying......

 

[FreezinRafiki]

And I can’t believe it either for Pete's Sake

I catch your drift, Daddio. (Is that a little more your slang?)

So who’s keeping you from blowing something up?

...now that you mention it...No One!

They’re not one to miss a marketing opportunity.

Yeah, I've picked up on that over the years too.

See…. I knew Lee Harvey didn’t act alone.

Oh, wait… I was thinking this was an Oliver Stone film.
I’m back now, so what was it you were saying?

I'm not even sure myself...

That’s actually kind’a cool.

It's all in details.

As is that one.



And that one.

Thanks!
Thanks!

But if you don’t say anything… how are we going to beat you over the head with your own words?

Exactly!

Never mind… the pictures were gorgeous.
You done good…

Gosh, thanks!

I like the Mickey in that one

That was Walt’s master plan.

He's good, ain't he?

Are we surprised by this?

Nope.

Are we surprised by this?

Nope.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Barry, those are really awesome firework shots! We were there once for 4th of July and watched the show from the beach at the Poly too (it was back in 2004 when our oldest graduated high school and we stayed at the Poly). I remember having chills too.

Thank you! That's really is a good location.

I have a feeling that there might have been some of those fireworks going off in New York tonight. Just saying......

Maybe.
Hey, how's the Bear's search for a new GM going?

 

[KatMark]

Thank you! That's really is a good location.

Maybe.
Hey, how's the Bear's search for a new GM going?

I can't believe the yahoos they are looking at.

Truthfully, I was pulling for your Packers; I am not a fan of Eli Manning or the coach of the Giants. I'll definitely be pulling for the 49ers next weekend.

 

[Poolrat]

The show was fantastic indeed! Ryder is actually after Flynn Rider from Tangled. We wanted a "Disney" type name, but didn't want something to common like Eric or Philip.

So Rafiki didi not make the short list? I like Ryder.

Where are you planning on seeing them? As you can see, the Poly and GF were pretty full, but I can only imagine how crowded the Magic Kingdom was!

From the Poly but I am not sure if I will do the 3rd at the Poly and then the 4th from the Boardwalk or my room at the BCV if I actually get a room at BCV. Right now I am waitlisted but have a room VWL. I know I will NOT be in a park. I may be crazy but not that crazy.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

So Rafiki didi not make the short list? I like Ryder.

It was considered.
By "considered" I mean I said it, Bambi gave me a look, and the consideration was done.

From the Poly but I am not sure if I will do the 3rd at the Poly and then the 4th from the Boardwalk or my room at the BCV if I actually get a room at BCV. Right now I am waitlisted but have a room VWL. I know I will NOT be in a park. I may be crazy but not that crazy.

Good thinking.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Part of the delay in getting this update done is due to the fact that I've been working like mad to get Madison's new room finished and her moved in. I just have one more shelf to install and do a little trim work, but other than that, she's moved in.
The other part of the delay was that I just wasn't looking forward to doing this update. It's kind of like reliving a bad dream.

Our plan for the day was to go to Busch Gardens in Tampa. It wasn't a bad day, per say - no hospital visits, vehicle breakdowns, or outbreaks of Chronic West Bird Pox (a super virus combining Chronic Wasting Disease, West Nile Virus, Bird Flu and Small Pox. As far as I know, it only exists in my imagination. And a petri dish in my basement), but it certainly wasn't a good day either.

Sigh. On with the story then.

When we went to Sea World earlier in the trip, we bought their "2 park" pass, which got you into Sea World an Busch Gardens. We were able to combine a few different discounts, so the cost of adding a trip to Busch Gardens really wasn't too much more than the Sea World base ticket. This was important because the kids were a little to short to ride any of the big thrill coasters there and I couldn't justify paying full price for them.

Grandpa and Grandma would join us later after he attended to some work in the morning, so we loaded up the kids and headed west down I-4. From their house it took about 30 minutes to get to Busch Gardens. We got parked and headed into the park. The first difference between Busch Gardens and Disney? No outside food or drink is allowed at BG. This is quite annoying when the forecast is for 90s, high humidity and a chance of rain. On hot days at Disney, we like to fill water bottles the night before, freeze them, and drink them as they melt the next day at the park. So in addition to packing everything for the BG that day, I had to go through the extra effort to hide my ice bottles.

(That picture was actually taken on the way out, but it looked nice here at the start of the TR entry.)

Once inside the gates, we headed left, towards the Sesame Street Safari of Fun area. Not too far into the park, the kids saw what was basically a county fair ride, but kids being kids, wanted to ride anyway. They did make a friend in line and invited her to join them:

We continued our quest to find Sesame Street but stumbled upon a few little friend. (It wasn't even noon yet and you can see how sweaty Evan is getting. Yeah, it was going to be a hot one today...)

After slithering away from the snake, we resumed our journey to Sesame Street. This time, we were interrupted by Walkabout Way, their Australian exhibit. We did exactly as the name suggested and Walkedabout that Way.

It was pretty neat but (warning: I'm about to get cynical here) really not that much different than the Outback exhibit at the zoo 12 blocks from my house that costs $4.

After leaving their Australia exhibit (with out a single "G'day Mate" or "Shrimp on the Barbie" crack in the TR, I might add. Until now, that is) we continued on our crusade to find Sesame Street. Alas, another pause along the way to check out the flamingos. These are so much cooler than the plastic kind out in my yard.

Well. So far on our voyage to Sesame Street, we've stopped at a ride, a snake, kangaroos and flamingos. I'm starting to think we'll never make it. Heck, I'm not even sure where it is anymore. Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street.

(For those wondering, yes, I did just use the last six paragraphs to set up that joke. I would assume you expect nothing less than the sophisticated humor and intelligent discourse that I provide here.)

Oh, look, we did find Sesame Street. For those that haven't seen the show in a while, that's Zoe and Grover.

And Abby Cadabby. She's a fairy in training. (Note the magic wand)

The characters were neat and all, but the real reason we made the trek to Sesame Street (besides that joke a few paragraphs ago) was for this:

AIR GROVER!

With the success of the Shamu roller coaster at Sea World, the kids were raring to go on this wild beast.

Since there was hardly a line, they went again and again and again. We just had to kick back in the shade with our contraband ice water and watch.

FRONT ROW!

Alas, eventually it was time to move on. I don't think I'll ever get tired off seeing this. And I need to take pictures of it to look at when they're at home and about to rip each other's faces off.

The next stop along the path was the aviary. We had been to Busch Gardens in the year 1 BC (Before Children) and the birds in here were very inquisitive. They would land on your hat, your shoe, finger. Anywhere they saw something shiny. This trip, well, they would sit in the tree or on the fence and let you look at them.

They're pretty, at least.

After touring the aviary for a little while, we said Bye Bye Birdie (look at that - I even worked a Broadway reference in here. This place IS classy!) and headed over to the Stanleyville area of the park. Want to know why Busch Gardens will never be as cool as Disney World? Fantasyland. Adventureland. Tomorrowland. Stanleyville. You do the math.

But despite the lame name, Stanleyville does have one of the coolest big-kid coasters around - SheiKra. As a coaster, it's great - fast, twisty, etc. But what makes it really cool is the engineering. Near the end of the run the coaster is still moving fast - too fast to pull into the station and stop. Instead of using regular breaks, it splashes down into a body of water using specially designed wings to catch the water and slow the train down. It also makes a spectacular rooster tail.

At this point, the kids wanted to ride the train, but we couldn't take the stroller on it. So grandma & grandpa took the kids while Bambi and I walked down to meet them at the next station in Nairobi. Despite us having to walk through Timbuktu, we still beat them to the station.

We had lunch at the Desert Grill, then did the Rhino Rally (think Kilimanjaro Safari, only with a lamer plot line. No, really.)
It was so hot that day, very few of the animals were active.

Around this time, despite a bright sunny sky, every ride in the park shutdown. Rumors were swirling around that the park was shutdown for weather related circumstances. I check my phone, and sure enough, it was raining out over the Gulf of Mexico. Not knowing exactly when or if they would reopen the attractions, we started heading out of the park. That's when I noticed this nice little piece of engineering:

Oil dripping from your ride? Don't bother to fix it, just put a pan under there to catch it.

After snapping that picture, we noticed that the park started up again, so we headed back to Nairobi where the kids wanted to ride their carnival-type kiddy rides. They rode a few times, but quickly got bored, so we headed back to over to Sesame Street (Sunny day, chasin' the clouds away) to ride Air Grover again. Along the way, we found more characters!

They did get one or two rides on Air Goofy before the park shut down again. We sat for a while, then a few of the other rides in the area started running.

It was very on again, off again with the rides running, so we eventually got sick of it and just decided to leave. Busch Gardens was doing all they could to keep people in the park. They had a DJ set up play music and inviting kids to dance and hula hoop. And it worked! We stayed in the park for an extra 5 minutes.

And just how bad was the weather that kept shutting down the park? If you could have a torrential downpour of sunshine, we were sure in it.

We headed back to Lakeland, grabbing pizza at a local joint called Hungry Howie's. It was ... decent. Not bad, but not good either. Kind of like the rest of the day.

(Yes, I realize that if there is lightening within a certain radius of the park, they have to shutdown for safety reasons. But it just seemed odd that it was bright sunshine and everything would stop. I'm sure Disney has the same safety protocols, but I have a feeling that Disney provides more "magic" during their weather delays.)

Coming Up Next: It's not Disney, but dare I say it's...better?

 

[Poolrat]

It was considered.
By "considered" I mean I said it, Bambi gave me a look, and the consideration was done.

As it should be.





Love the update at the Busch. If Madison and Evan are that hot can you imagine how hot the Sesame street characters are?

It is hard going anywhere where else after Disney.

The girl in front of the kids looks a bit bored. Glad your kids are having a blast.

If your Hungry Howies is a chain then I just had it tonight. They have a Wacky Wednesday special we do every Wed.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Part of the delay in getting this update done is due to the fact that I've been working like mad to get Madison's new room finished and her moved in.

Family First… We got time, heck… some of us got nothing but time.

Sigh. On with the story then.

Ummmm… OK

This was important because the kids were a little to short to ride any of the big thrill coasters there and I couldn't justify paying full price for them.

Good plan so far

So in addition to packing everything for the BG that day, I had to go through the extra effort to hide my ice bottles.

Still a good plan

We continued our quest to find Sesame Street

“Can you tell me how to g….”

NO, NO, NO, NO! I will not go there!
I’m sure even you wouldn’t descend to those depths.

It was pretty neat but (warning: I'm about to get cynical here)

Tell it brother!

really not that much different than the Outback exhibit at the zoo 12 blocks from my house that costs $4.

Umm Hummm

After leaving their Australia exhibit (with out a single "G'day Mate" or "Shrimp on the Barbie" crack in the TR, I might add. Until now, that is)

And we thank you for that… really… Ain’t buyin’ it are ya’?

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street.

And there it is…
I stand corrected

The characters were neat and all, but the real reason we made the trek to Sesame Street (besides that joke a few paragraphs ago) was for this:

AIR GROVER!

Is it just me… or does the posture and expression on the face of the woman sitting just ahead of your young’ens seem to be telling the entire days story in mere seconds?

I don't think I'll ever get tired off seeing this. And I need to take pictures of it to look at when they're at home and about to rip each other's faces off.

Hold the phone… that picture tells a completely different story.

Actually… that one photograph may just have salvaged the entire day.

After touring the aviary for a little while, we said Bye Bye Birdie

You do the math.

OK… Mach-3 minus Mach-1… Ummmm. Barry! I think your going over the speed limit just a might.

But despite the lame name, Stanleyville does have one of the coolest big-kid coasters around - SheiKra.

Yep! That one looks to be awesome. Next trip maybe?

Around this time, despite a bright sunny sky, every ride in the park shutdown. Rumors were swirling around that the park was shutdown for weather related circumstances.

After snapping that picture, we noticed that the park started up again

They did get one or two rides on Air Goofy before the park shut down again.

We sat for a while, then a few of the other rides in the area started running.

but this is starting to get old.

And just how bad was the weather that kept shutting down the park? If you could have a torrential downpour of sunshine, we were sure in it.

And that picture says much as well

Coming Up Next: It's not Disney, but dare I say it's...better?

Hummmm… OK, I’ll read the next one, but…
that’s a tall order right there (which means it must have been something mightily amazing indeed).

 

[afwdwfan]

Part of the delay in getting this update done is due to the fact that I've been working like mad to get Madison's new room finished and her moved in. I just have one more shelf to install and do a little trim work, but other than that, she's moved in.

Want to come help with my dining room when you get done?

The other part of the delay was that I just wasn't looking forward to doing this update. It's kind of like reliving a bad dream.

Our plan for the day was to go to Busch Gardens in Tampa.

That's a shame, I really like BG.

It wasn't a bad day, per say - no hospital visits, vehicle breakdowns, or outbreaks of Chronic West Bird Pox (a super virus combining Chronic Wasting Disease, West Nile Virus, Bird Flu and Small Pox.

That's odd, it already looks like it should be one of the better days of the vacation.

So in addition to packing everything for the BG that day, I had to go through the extra effort to hide my ice bottles.

I don't even want to know the details.

After leaving their Australia exhibit (with out a single "G'day Mate" or "Shrimp on the Barbie" crack in the TR, I might add.

Ok, now I'm disappointed.

Until now, that is)

Ok, but you still could have done better.

These are so much cooler than the plastic kind out in my yard.

I hope the plastic ones in your yard smell better though.

Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street.

It is officially a FreezinRafiki TR update now.

(For those wondering, yes, I did just use the last six paragraphs to set up that joke. I would assume you expect nothing less than the sophisticated humor and intelligent discourse that I provide here.)

AIR GROVER!

With the success of the Shamu roller coaster at Sea World, the kids were raring to go on this wild beast.

Awesome!

Alas, eventually it was time to move on. I don't think I'll ever get tired off seeing this.

That's a great picture.

But despite the lame name, Stanleyville does have one of the coolest big-kid coasters around - SheiKra.

Exactly... How could this day possibly be that bad????

Unless of course you got to see SheiKra as you walked past without riding.

It was very on again, off again with the rides running, so we eventually got sick of it and just decided to leave.

Busch Gardens was doing all they could to keep people in the park. They had a DJ set up play music and inviting kids to dance and hula hoop. And it worked! We stayed in the park for an extra 5 minutes.

Coming Up Next: It's not Disney, but dare I say it's...better?

Blasphemy!


I'm sorry your BG experience wasn't great. I could see how it could be disappointing with kids though. I really think of it as about a half day park myself. Get there early, hit the big coasters, leave, so I guess I understand why you feel the way you do about it. It will always be a special park to me though. The Scorpion is the first looping coaster I ever rode.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Part of the delay in getting this update done is due to the fact that I've been working like mad to get Madison's new room finished and her moved in. I just have one more shelf to install and do a little trim work, but other than that, she's moved in.

Looks great, too. Are you available to help finish my basement?

It wasn't a bad day, per say - no hospital visits, vehicle breakdowns, or outbreaks of Chronic West Bird Pox (a super virus combining Chronic Wasting Disease, West Nile Virus, Bird Flu and Small Pox. As far as I know, it only exists in my imagination. And a petri dish in my basement)

No one got a brain cloud, either?

So in addition to packing everything for the BG that day, I had to go through the extra effort to hide my ice bottles.

The nerve. Do you have a false-bottomed backpack, or stroller?

They did make a friend in line and invited her to join them:

They seem to be good at making friends quickly. Or so I've heard.

(It wasn't even noon yet and you can see how sweaty Evan is getting. Yeah, it was going to be a hot one today...)

He's the one who smuggled in the ice water, isn't he?

It was pretty neat but (warning: I'm about to get cynical here) really not that much different than the Outback exhibit at the zoo 12 blocks from my house that costs $4.

Sort of like Rafiki's Planet Watch, then?

After leaving their Australia exhibit (with out a single "G'day Mate" or "Shrimp on the Barbie" crack in the TR, I might add. Until now, that is)

You're from Austria? Have another shrimp on the barbie!

Alas, another pause along the way to check out the flamingos. These are so much cooler than the plastic kind out in my yard.

But the plastic kind won't poop all over your lawn.

I'm starting to think we'll never make it. Heck, I'm not even sure where it is anymore. Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street.

(For those wondering, yes, I did just use the last six paragraphs to set up that joke. I would assume you expect nothing less than the sophisticated humor and intelligent discourse that I provide here.)

Others will groan. I salute you, sir. I would have attempted the exact same thing.

Alas, eventually it was time to move on. I don't think I'll ever get tired off seeing this. And I need to take pictures of it to look at when they're at home and about to rip each other's faces off.

Want to know why Busch Gardens will never be as cool as Disney World? Fantasyland. Adventureland. Tomorrowland. Stanleyville. You do the math.

That about sums it up, doesn't it?

But despite the lame name, Stanleyville does have one of the coolest big-kid coasters around - SheiKra. As a coaster, it's great - fast, twisty, etc. But what makes it really cool is the engineering. Near the end of the run the coaster is still moving fast - too fast to pull into the station and stop. Instead of using regular breaks, it splashes down into a body of water using specially designed wings to catch the water and slow the train down. It also makes a spectacular rooster tail.

That does sound pretty cool, actually.

We had lunch at the Desert Grill, then did the Rhino Rally (think Kilimanjaro Safari, only with a lamer plot line. No, really.)

How is that possible? Spill it!

It was so hot that day, very few of the animals were active.

Rumors were swirling around that the park was shutdown for weather related circumstances. I check my phone, and sure enough, it was raining out over the Gulf of Mexico.

This is the same phone that pulled up a map of Chicago bus stops?

Oil dripping from your ride? Don't bother to fix it, just put a pan under there to catch it.

Hop right on, kids! Sign this form first.

It was very on again, off again with the rides running, so we eventually got sick of it and just decided to leave.

Can't blame you there.

And just how bad was the weather that kept shutting down the park? If you could have a torrential downpour of sunshine, we were sure in it.

There definitely appears to have been scattered weather over the greater Tampa area.

(Yes, I realize that if there is lightening within a certain radius of the park, they have to shutdown for safety reasons. But it just seemed odd that it was bright sunshine and everything would stop. I'm sure Disney has the same safety protocols, but I have a feeling that Disney provides more "magic" during their weather delays.)

Not to mention indoor rides and attractions.

Coming Up Next: It's not Disney, but dare I say it's...better?

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

There definitely appears to have been scattered weather over the greater Tampa area.

I havn’t heard that line in a long time… a long time…


So…. Do you know who “Peter Schickele” is, or did you hear that one from somewhere else?

“Those of you who have looked out of your windows this morning have probably been surprised to see that there is no weather today. This unusual condition is due to a surprise wildcat strike by members of the Weather Bureau Employees Union, local 30.2 and falling, and is expected to continue through tomorrow night the possibility of clearing up by Friday. Some members, however, have said that they intend to cross the picket line. So, our forecast for today and tomorrow is for scattered weather over the greater Hoople area."​

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I havn’t heard that line in a long time… a long time…


So…. Do you know who “Peter Schickele” is, or did you hear that one from somewhere else?

“Those of you who have looked out of your windows this morning have probably been surprised to see that there is no weather today. This unusual condition is due to a surprise wildcat strike by members of the Weather Bureau Employees Union, local 30.2 and falling, and is expected to continue through tomorrow night the possibility of clearing up by Friday. Some members, however, have said that they intend to cross the picket line. So, our forecast for today and tomorrow is for scattered weather over the greater Hoople area."​

That is EXACTLY where that reference came from. Well done. I didn't expect anyone would know their PDQ Bach!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

That is EXACTLY where that reference came from. Well done. I didn't expect anyone would know their PDQ Bach!

I’ve even read “The Unofficial Biography”.

Here’s how bad it gets…
For my 18th birthday, my parents even bought me a handful of tickets to see a live concert of “Professor Schickele” conducting the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra through a number of the better opuses in the PDQ Bach catalog.

When they recreated the “Sportscast” of the battle between the conductor and the orchestra as they fought through Beethoven’s Fifth (penalties and all)… The laughter was so hard that we were fighting for air.