ABCs of a Nursing School Grad Trip + FL Keys Mini Report;D is for: Dang! Last Chapter of this TR...

[Steppesister]

Last one on your table of contents.... I'll have to hunt for the rest.

I fixed it, thanks to the help of a good friend!

Niiiiice. That's where I'd want to be. Love watching chefs in their element.

It was great being right up close.

Too bad. I had a really, really good one. Now you'll never know.

Shoot! I should have put in a caveat for everyone's jokes but pkondz's. I"m not sure HOW I'll sleep tonight!

6 cultured and refined looking folks.

Of course!

All the cultured and refined folk. Got it.

Well, considering they almost starved us to death before we got to eat, things went downhill rather quickly after we were seated. It was every man for himself over the breadbasket!

Pretty close to what we have hanging in our dining room.
(Not as many, but... similar idea.)

Cool!! I'll bet it' really pretty!

Do you still have your receipts from your trip in 2010?

Yeah, actually I do. Not sure why, but I do!

Can your tablemates corroborate this?

I think so...?

Not bad! I assume everyone got a similar plate, right?



Right?







No?

NO!

So... not quite clear, here. Not a fan?

Mikki is my more.... outspoken one.

They have Salmon right off the coast.... but they instead get less fresh from the other side of the ocean?

Darn good question! Huh!

Calling Child and Family Services right now.

I'm a'skered.

Okay, I'll bite.
How do you eat that? Do you break it in half and scoop out the meat with a small fork, or what?

I think I just ripped open the tail and scooped it out.

Nice! Now I'm really regretting not being there!

There'll be other DISMeets... let's make it happen!

Hmmm... So... not worthy of two thumbs. Not worthy of a slobbering Homer.... but you will go back.
Interesting.

I would. But probably not before trying Il Forno, or Tratorria, or.....

 

[pkondz]

And some people are rude.

Well... it wasn't me, so....

Better than being pully

Or being uppity.
That would be a downer.

Sometimes I am a pushover. I will give you that one.

Oh? How did Best Buy go?

I first read that as, "I'm a behind."

Well... yeah... that's accurate too.
Nice to know that others think so too.

What was this you were saying about being a Family Board

I didn't say which family.

I was wondering who'd notice that guy's face. LOL!

No one else did!?!?!?

Why do I feel as though I'm not?

Because some jerk keeps commenting every time you do.

Things can get dicey on the Savanna. A lot of questionable things happen..

Well, of course! Shofana only offers the best guide service! You pay for transportation; I pay for guided tours for cool shots. (Nevermind that you take much better ones without paying, but you know.... better skills and all that...)

"better skills" pfft. Take a closer look, lady.

Funny. That sounds like my kids.

Really?

Really.

Apparently one. You. IF I was giving out bonus points, you'd have gotten one.

Again... No one?!?!?!?

I have no idea what you're talking about! Every word in this narrative is 100% absolute fact!

I believe you, 100%.

Wait....


Ummm.... I'm beginning to think you are thinking that these are the photos from the Wanyama Tour.

These are actually just photos from the Regular Safari that anyone can go on. The Wanyama photos are still coming up. Along with the Jiko dinner and pre-tour hors d'oeuvres hour.

oh.... so... you have even better photos....


I feel so inadequate.

I actually did, yes.

Half Tourist, half moron.

I got that. Clever!

If I ever get to Africa, I'll let you know. And take a real photo.

Deal!

 

[pooh'smate]

I would. But probably not before trying Il Forno, or Tratorria, or.....

Tratorria =

 

[pkondz]

I fixed it, thanks to the help of a good friend!

I saw that.

Shoot! I should have put in a caveat for everyone's jokes but pkondz's. I"m not sure HOW I'll sleep tonight!

Probably... better.

Well, considering they almost starved us to death before we got to eat, things went downhill rather quickly after we were seated. It was every man for himself over the breadbasket!

Cool!! I'll bet it' really pretty!

Not bad. But not as nice as that.

Then again, we don't have Disney's money.

NO!

oh

Mikki is my more.... outspoken one.

So... you're diplomatically saying she's a loudmouth.

I'm a'skered.

I think I just ripped open the tail and scooped it out.

I guessed right!

There'll be other DISMeets... let's make it happen!

I would. But probably not before trying Il Forno, or Tratorria, or.....

Gotcha.

 

[Steppesister]

Stopping by to say hello !

Well, HI!

Sorry to hear about your laptop! That really sucks! I've enjoyed keeping up with your amazing food adventures on FB. But sounds like you and sardines just don't get along

And still yet an ongoing saga! Both the laptop AND the throat. I'm going in again tomorrow as there is STILL something... there! STUCK in m throat!

I had no idea the Little Mermaid rooms were a whole continent away from Animation Hall. And I thought it was a long enough walk to the Cars suites where we stayed. They should have those moving sidewalks to those rooms like they have in the airports.

Hey, not a bad idea, although they'd have to be covered which might make them a bit cost ineffective.

I have to say I'm very impressed at @pkondz effort at catching up, you get the prize for most replies on one thread!

It was certainly a lot of effort! Prizes? Hmmm.... if i start going down the bonus points path... might get tricky!

Woot! What do I win?

(four more to go, I think)

A round of applause. (that really looks like "appplesauce")

Disney Overdose, Naptime Enabled

You should patent that!

I've heard so much.... and never been. Even stayed at POR and never saw him.

YOu should go to mass and confession.

It's uberlicious.

That sounds like the gum I used to chew in Jr. High School!

I don't know why I'm not surprised.

Shh! Quiet you!

TMI!!

Hey, I'm just telling it like it was!

Actually.
Ruby: "Here, throw this out. It's garbage."
Me: "Nah. I'll just give it to Liesa to hold."

But... BUT... I AM lucky!

... it seems your angst only lasted as long as it took you to walk in.

Bob has a way of doing that to his audience!

Great shot!

Thanks! One of the more fun ones of the trip!

No doubt. What time was it by the time you did all that?

I think I rolled into my room right about 1:00AM?

You may lose things all the time.... but you are the luckiest person I know!

Oh if you only knew!

 

[pkondz]

A round of applause. (that really looks like "appplesauce")

Good I have pie instead?

You should patent that!

With the word "Disney" in it? Are you crazy?!?!?

YOu should go to mass and confession.

I don't have the time for that many "Hail Marys".

That sounds like the gum I used to chew in Jr. High School!

Bubblicious?

But... BUT... I AM lucky!

Oh, great.

Ruby: "Here, throw this out. It's garbage."
Me: "Nah. I'll just give it to Liesa to hold."

later...

Ruby: "What's this? I thought I told you to throw it out?"
Me: "I gave it to Liesa... She found it again."

I think I rolled into my room right about 1:00AM?

Late night.

Oh if you only knew!

Oh?

 

[Steppesister]

Just a fewwwww more....

Thank GOD! My arm is starting to hurt. I might have to get a carpel tunnel release after this is over.

That's really nice. You have so many reasons to love Main St.
I'm not kidding when I say I'm a little envious.

It's my 'hood!

I do know that... but... never enough time.
Some day...

Yes... some day. Make it a point.

Intentional? Or inevitable?

Better word choice... yes.

I LOVE the wide angle look, but sometimes it's tough to fix in LR. And sometimes you just don't.

There he is. Other than the first chapter, we haven't seen him yet, have we?

Not yet... he ended up doing his own thing on this trip, so it's a bit of a mystery as to what he was up to sometimes. We did hang out a couple of days and I'll let him share about that in an upcoming chapter.

Tough call (pumpkin's not in this one.) but I think I prefer this one.

I did too, but because the castle was framed better.

I like the reflection in the window on that one.

You are the 2nd person to have mentioned that.

 

[pkondz]

Thank GOD! My arm is starting to hurt. I might have to get a carpel tunnel release after this is over.

Hey! You're the one posting an update every 15 minutes or so.

Yes... some day. Make it a point.

Oh, all right.

Not yet... he ended up doing his own thing on this trip, so it's a bit of a mystery as to what he was up to sometimes. We did hang out a couple of days and I'll let him share about that in an upcoming chapter.

okay. I'll standby for that.

I did too, but because the castle was framed better.

That's exactly why I picked it.

You are the 2nd person to have mentioned that.

Great minds think alike.

Doesn't explain why I did.... it's just something I heard.

 

[Steppesister]

Getting sooooo close to the end now.

No we're NOT. Now I have your responses to get through too!

Hmmm.... Might have to disagree on this.
Usually because it means the day is over and I'm that much closer to leaving Disney to go back home.

Not if it's on Day 1 or 2 of a 10 day trip.

But... I may have to rethink that. Your way sounds a heck of a lot nicer.

Ahh.... 70 degrees out. Castle up ahead. Dole Whip in hand. Butt on a bench. I KNOW my way is better!

And I rush past it so fast....


Never again.

YAY!! A Main Street Convert!

I've never seen this statue.
If I remember, I'm going to have to look for it.

it's like a customized scavenger hunt for you.

OMG. Last one. Then I'm caught up....

Which means you'll be posting at least three more updates by tomorrow.....

Not likely. I have ALL your responses now AND about 14 thread to catch up on! (All without my laptop.)

What is? Poly? GF?

Hmmm... tough one. CR is out, don't even consider it. GF I've never really considered seriously either. I've stayed at both Poly and AKL now and have to say, the Poly was amazing! VERY! But Boardwalk was high up on my list last time, so would still like to try that one. Kinda need to before I make the final call on favorite.

You are? Mike ticks you off on a schedule?

Possibly....

Love hotel baths.... they last forever. Just keep the hot water running...

Yes Sirree!

Just to see, I measured it compared to the hellish walk I did over and over at ASMu a few years back.
Farthest walk at AoA bus stop to room: 0.6 miles, 12 minutes. 1,597ft straight line.
ASMu: 0.4 miles, 7 minutes. 1,558ft straight line.

See? I walked 33% more than you did.


I don't know why either but I did too! The curved lines in it? I dunno.

Tease.

Another middle name suggestion?

OMG! She lost her leg!!!
Actually... I suppose that's pretty standard for what Disney charges these days.

I didn't show you the incision where they harvested my left kidney too.

More detail?

Yeah, WAY more.

I love wandering around the resorts at night.
Best time for photos.

Exactly. Totally different vibe too- quiet, peaceful....

Leave it to Liesa to make me catch up on all these posts and then moon me.

Thanks.

I save that for my best friends.

And that was me, taking the exact opposite shot, about a month prior.

Great minds....

 

[Steppesister]

Yay! Another trip report to fall behind on!

LOL! Considering I'm behind on every single one I'm subscribed to right, you'll get NO judging from me!

That's just wrong. I hope you get it all straightened out tomorrow.

If only...

On my way!
(Although I probably shouldn't... seeing as I can't keep up with the ones I'm already subscribed to!)

Same, same. But thanks for being there!

"A woman walks into a Best Buy with a computer to return it. 20 minutes later she walks out with three."

Welcome to another episode of As Liesa Never Gets her Laptop Back.

 

[Steppesister]

Saying hello here too, found your other TR and can't wait to hear more about both trips now!!

I found ya! So glad you signed on over there too!

Caught p here now on to the new one. Hope to be back with some comments .... soon?....

YAY!! Pat's here... and there!

Yes it was worth the wait

I keep hearing that!

Ugh, no obvious ankle injury, still a hairline fracture in the toe that hasn't totally calcified, and it's getting a bit frustrating. Ankle is still unstable and swollen every day. PT starts tomorrow, I'm hoping they will have some fantastic light bulb moment, but I suspect instead I am in for a bunch of exercises...

That's usually what your physical terrorist makes you do!

Suggestion? Don't.
Straight return. New one straight from Dell.

They won't give me a refund until they are satisfied they can't fix it there. It's in the shop again

I have had many days like that !! It usually involves WORK!!!! Easter dinner went well !! My O2 concentrator passed inspection Had s nice lunch with Carol and talked about all sorts of things mainly next yeas trips , Christmas Disney was major topic and so was Myrtle Beach . Carol has sais NO Elvis; are too hit on her this year, you all know where and what I will do if any should !! Better take some depends to be on the safe side !!! At least the Hawaain week end will be no Elvis' but maybe a Male Hula Dancer !! She didn't mention that

NO Elvis'??? SAD DAY!!!!

I knew that anchovies are vile stuff!! Stay away from them!

I had a similar issue with a piece of crust from a piece of bread. It hurt the back of my throat and I knew it was no longer there (it came out), but I could feel it for a few days. It was so unpleasant. I hope your issue goes away soon!

And I hope the whole laptop issue finds a good solution in the end!!

I will from now on, for sure! OY!

So far it is NOT gone; in fact, it is so annoying I am going back tomorrow afternoon. I suspect they will scope me again and see what's there. Sooooo annoying!

And again....
Click to expand...
Someday, I'd like to get cert'ed, but one project at a time. Ground School first.

Strange request !!! Don't then usually lock you away then

But, Rosie??? Didn't you know I have been posting from the State Hospital all this time?

 

[Steppesister]

Or I fell asleep.

Speaking of naps... man am I sleepy right now

Oh, no. Well... it'll have to wait again. I'm behind everywhere else now!

Me too! LOL!

Flats, low heels. No?

I'm short. NO.

Oh? That'd be cool! A mini DISmeet in the PNW!

Let me know. Anytime! I know quite a few peeps up around here!

Hopefully... you?

Yeah. Kinda got my selfish on.

Good! Did I tell you about my cousin and her Taiko?

No, you didn't!

No. But.... not surprised.

Who in the heck leaves stuff on the TP holder?!?!?!?!?!?

Where else are you gonna put stuff? Generally people need 2 hands in the potty room.

See? You're getting there!

Hardly. Only 2 pages to go! (STOP POSTING! for a little bit- do come back after I"m caught up!)

Yeah I can see that.
My problem is that I'm worried that I'd suck a tank dry in no time. I do have this fear of water, you know.

Hmmm... yeah, that's an issue. Just don't stray too far from the boat and don't go too deep.

So... zero preference, then.

Well, actually, no. Given NO ADRs or other constraints, I'd go counterclockwise every time.

Um.... what?

I have no idea what this was in reference to now. <swims off to find Nemo>

Sorry! That's me. Killing fun wherever I go.

Sorry! You can't pull that off on me. I saw you in Trader Sams and in the parks.

Shoulda worn the same when you were in DL.

You mean socks WITH my Keens?

That only works if you're wearing latex.

My whips are infamous on these boards! Once upon a time there were photos to prove it! Luckily I kept the latex a well hidden secret!

 

[Steppesister]

Good luck with Best Buy! I was surprised to see that name. All their stores closed down in the U.K. I assumed they had folded as a buisness. It was a shame I liked them. Seems they just shut up shop here.

ALL of them?! Wow! I think their customer service sux eggs here, so maybe that's why?

Yes, the question of the "The" in the name is obviously very important - how would you otherwise find it in an alphabetical list of shops?!?

A mallet? Oh, okay.

\

Of course!

You have more?

A gazillion years ago, @glennbo123 , possibly Mark and a few others accused me of having hairy feet. I will neither confirm or deny the validity of this claim. (since then, The Hobbit came out and now it's super cool to have hairy feet!)

No pampering for you last trip, huh?
Next time, schedule in a mani/pedi and a massage.


'Cause you know when I'm on a vacation, it's all about the rest.

Being as though I paid my left leg and kidney to stay at a Disney resort, I don't have very many body parts left to spare for luxuries like that.

Even with a perfect score and 45/50... you didn't get in??

Wow! Stringent!

Every year around 250 apply. Only 33 graduated last year.

 

[Steppesister]

Beaches and Cream wasn't that far away...

Too many Disney things to do!!!

Stupid work. They should just pay me without all that "having to do stuff" bit.

Uhhhh... that's called the US's Welfare System. (I'll stop there, as I rather like still being a member of the DIS)

You've been 1.143 times? How does one do that?

I knew you'd get your calculator out! I knew it!

Or being uppity.
That would be a downer.

Oh? How did Best Buy go?

I didn't say which family.

Ah.... Ok.

No one else did!?!?!?

NO one was man enough to mention it.

Because some jerk keeps commenting every time you do.

Stawwwwwp!

Again... No one?!?!?!?

oh.... so... you have even better photos....


I feel so inadequate.

Just you wait! We were literally close enough to the animals to TOUCH them!

Tratorria =

Hmmm....? I might need to go back to hypothetical drawing boards...

So... you're diplomatically saying she's a loudmouth.

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[Steppesister]

With the word "Disney" in it? Are you crazy?!?!?

Good point!

Bubblicious?

Yep! I could blow a pretty mean bubble in my day!

Oh, great.

Ruby: "Here, throw this out. It's garbage."
Me: "Nah. I'll just give it to Liesa to hold."

later...

Ruby: "What's this? I thought I told you to throw it out?"
Me: "I gave it to Liesa... She found it again."

Yep that's me: In the lost and found business!

Oh?

I'm a lucky gal! Some people might say blessed.

 

[Steppesister]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKAY!!

I *think* that officially makes me caught up here. Now, if I can just keep my hands on the kids' laptop for the rest of the evening (not likely) I can start to work on your threads! If not, I have tomorrow off, save for a couple of appts. One to see if the ENT can get this blob o'goo off my throat. So. Freaking. Annoying!

Up next, when I have a little while to sit and write you won't want to miss the next chapter titled:

OH. MY. GOODNESS! Only In My Dreams!!!!

 

[pooh'smate]

Hmmm....? I might need to go back to hypothetical drawing boards...

This was a spur of the moment adr we made. It was really good. Tiffins and Yachtsman were the best from our trip but Tratorria was up there too.

 

[pkondz]

No we're NOT. Now I have your responses to get through too!

You're doing pretty darned good!

Not if it's on Day 1 or 2 of a 10 day trip.

Sure. Rub it in!

Ahh.... 70 degrees out. Castle up ahead. Dole Whip in hand. Butt on a bench. I KNOW my way is better!

I actually did that on my last trip.

YAY!! A Main Street Convert!

Yep!

it's like a customized scavenger hunt for you.

Thanks!

Not likely. I have ALL your responses now AND about 14 thread to catch up on! (All without my laptop.)

Good thing I'm not adding to... uh... .... ... oh. NM.

Hmmm... tough one. CR is out, don't even consider it. GF I've never really considered seriously either. I've stayed at both Poly and AKL now and have to say, the Poly was amazing! VERY! But Boardwalk was high up on my list last time, so would still like to try that one. Kinda need to before I make the final call on favorite.

Wait. So you actually have to stay at a resort before you know if you want to stay at a resort?

Another middle name suggestion?

Maybe!

I didn't show you the incision where they harvested my left kidney too.

This was an option?

Exactly. Totally different vibe too- quiet, peaceful....

I save that for my best friends.

Oh, gee. Thanks.

Welcome to another episode of As Liesa Never Gets her Laptop Back.

 

[pkondz]

They won't give me a refund until they are satisfied they can't fix it there. It's in the shop again

Oh for the love of Pete.

I'm short. NO.

Whoops!

But... what's wrong with short?

Yeah. Kinda got my selfish on.

Well, you did pay for it.

Eventually.

Where else are you gonna put stuff? Generally people need 2 hands in the potty room.

Hardly. Only 2 pages to go! (STOP POSTING! for a little bit- do come back after I"m caught up!)

I did!

Hmmm... yeah, that's an issue. Just don't stray too far from the boat and don't go too deep.

Wait. Don't go too deep? You have to go to the bottom, don't you? Otherwise...
1. boring.
2. terrifying.

Well, actually, no. Given NO ADRs or other constraints, I'd go counterclockwise every time.

I'm just spinning.

Sorry! You can't pull that off on me. I saw you in Trader Sams and in the parks.

So you know it was even worse than I described. See?

You mean socks WITH my Keens?

If that's what it takes.... YES.

My whips are infamous on these boards! Once upon a time there were photos to prove it! Luckily I kept the latex a well hidden secret!

Hello!!!!

 

[pkondz]

A gazillion years ago, @glennbo123 , possibly Mark and a few others accused me of having hairy feet. I will neither confirm or deny the validity of this claim. (since then, The Hobbit came out and now it's super cool to have hairy feet!)

Was I around then? Sounds... vaguely familiar?

Being as though I paid my left leg and kidney to stay at a Disney resort, I don't have very many body parts left to spare for luxuries like that.

No, no no. I was talking about DLR. I said "Your last trip"

Every year around 250 apply. Only 33 graduated last year.

Whoa. Bad odds.
I don't know what the ratio for ATC is. Um.... 1 or two/1,000? Maybe less?

Too many Disney things to do!!!

I hear that!

Uhhhh... that's called the US's Welfare System. (I'll stop there, as I rather like still being a member of the DIS)

I knew you'd get your calculator out! I knew it!

Oh. That bad...

Stawwwwwp!

Muahahahahahahaaaa!!!

Just you wait! We were literally close enough to the animals to TOUCH them!

Holy cow!

Or whatever critter it was.

Yep! I could blow a pretty mean bubble in my day!

I knew it!!

Yep that's me: In the lost and found business!

I'm a lucky gal! Some people might say blessed.

Well, good! Good for you!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKAY!!

I *think* that officially makes me caught up here.

Ummm... yeah... About that?

Up next, when I have a little while to sit and write you won't want to miss the next chapter titled:

OH. MY. GOODNESS! Only In My Dreams!!!!

ooooh... this sounds good!