ABCs of Trip Reporting, Pt. 2-Life Can Be Crappy and Then You Move On (3/7)

[3prettyprincesses]

This guy was a joy to work with. He let me watch, and we chatted about all kinds of stuff. While I was there, another client came in, and instead of charging her $60 to reset her screen resolution, he accepted a meal from McDonalds. She asked if I wanted anything, so I gave her $5 for a fish filet. She dropped our bag off, and quickly left, and when we opened the bag, my $5 was in there. How nice was THAT??! We discovered rather quickly that both of us are believers, and we even prayed together over our meal. IT was just kind of a cool morning despite the poopy circumstances of my misfortune.

Wow! That is so sweet Liesa. Isn't it funny the people you run across and it turns out they are believers too? I'm always fascinated by that for some reason! I hope your computer (or should I say netbook) is up and running properly now. I'm sure your lunch was delicious although now I can't get that McD's commercial out of my head...give me that filet of fish, give me that fish...

As for what your thread has morphed into, it appears to be a baby name thread now for Tim! I still say Peteron is a fabulous boys name!

 

[norybell]

Computer problems are the worst! What a headache! Glad it sounds like it's all going to work out OK....

 

[All7OfUs]

Wow! That is so sweet Liesa. Isn't it funny the people you run across and it turns out they are believers too? I'm always fascinated by that for some reason! I hope your computer (or should I say netbook) is up and running properly now. I'm sure your lunch was delicious although now I can't get that McD's commercial out of my head...give me that filet of fish, give me that fish...

As for what your thread has morphed into, it appears to be a baby name thread now for Tim! I still say Peteron is a fabulous boys name!

It IS fascinating!!

NO, it is definitely NOT up and running. He was only able to retrieve the data. He also confirmed it is a hardward issue, so I have to ship it back to the repair depot where I assume they will reinstall the software/ OS and fix the keyboard.

Hmmm..ok... Tim Jr.? Kayden? WHo knows.... I'll let you all put forth more...

 

[All7OfUs]

Computer problems are the worst! What a headache! Glad it sounds like it's all going to work out OK....

It is so frustrating!! It's amazing how much our lives are wrapped up in them- it is my recipe book, my photo album, my link to my kids during the day, my bill payer, you name it!!! Luckily, I have 2 others in the house, that can be used. ANd I"m also thankful it is still under warranty!!!

 

[tinacaplan]

It is so frustrating!! It's amazing how much our lives are wrapped up in them- it is my recipe book, my photo album, my link to my kids during the day, my bill payer, you name it!!! Luckily, I have 2 others in the house, that can be used. ANd I"m also thankful it is still under warranty!!!

You are so right! But it sounds like you got an interesting morning out of it. :

 

[All7OfUs]

Glenn 6
Tanya 6
Magd. 6
Pat 6
Dan 6
Marv 6
PiratKat 6
Wendy 6
Molly 6
1lilspark 2
Jessica 6
Katharina 6
Rosie 4
Chloe770 6
Mark 6
Vanessa 6
Tammie 4
jedijill 4
JenBear 2
Tanya 4
Lessa 2
PennLane 4
KatMark 4
ReelMom 4
Kim (Bur) 2
Julie 5
Tina 2
Tim 4

(Obviously, I have GOT to find a better way to format that!)

Well, Folks, those are the scores as they stand today. In the larger scope of things, it is still a rather close game, as we are still only on Letter D!!

Letter C could be found in the Concourse of the Contemporary Resort, where you could also find Chef Mickey’s, California Grill, and the Contempo Cafes, all nearby!!! So LOTS to choose from on the last round!! All in all, a pretty easy one, if you got your guesses in. As are starting to see that the key to this game is simply PLAYING!!!


There were a few of you who guessed this was the Canada Pavilion , but don’t let that discourage you!! There is still plenty of time to get a WHOLE BUNCH MORE right- so keep those guesses coming!! Besides, this is really just another fun way to hone those WDW knowledge skills.

Now, let’s move on to Letter “D”.

1) WHERE did LeeAnn take this picture? AND

2) What is one attraction/ place/ restaurant/ area/ sight nearby??

I guess it's too obvious to say that both answers have to begin with D, right?

Now, a word about the answers- a technicality so to speak... It is ok if either parts are a 2 or 3 word title, such as California Grill, but the MAIN word, or title has to start with the designated letter. What I meant by "one word answer", is that I am not looking simply for a bunch of words that all start with C, for example, describing the area. Does that make sense?


Remember you MUST answer BOTH parts to get 2 points. For this round, we are back to whiting out your answers right here in the thread. It's more fun, if you don't peek...

Good Luck!!

 

[marvali]

Okay, since I've been working on this a couple of days I'm going to go ahead and post it, then go back and get all caught up on what I missed since then.....

Today's tornado in Jackson has inspired me to continue on my journey of telling you about the Baker part of my trip!

Maroo, so glad you got through all the storms without any damage!

Meg, who did not even know that, was so sweet and sent a stuffed Mickey to their room with the big Mickey hand gloves along with a card signed by the Big Cheese himself telling Baker how excited he was that Baker could come and visit him at Disney World! Baker LOVED both the card and the stuffed toy!!

What a wonderful story of some Disney magic! Great job by Meg!!! And Baker looks so relaxed and happy!

But first we head to Splash Mountain. Baker doesn't ride…but we take the girls for a PLUNGE!!

Those are awesome Splash Mtn pictures!!!

You see…Baker found one of those little kiosks that sell cokes and chips and decided he wanted one of each! So he just helped himself. He didn't do it in a malicious way at all…I guess he just figured he paid to get in the park so he could have all the drinks and chips he wanted!

But security didn't quite see it that way. I was AMAZED at how fast three security folks in plain clothes descended on Baker...…Of course, his Dad was very quick in explaining he had autism and quickly paid for the drink and chips…but it was very interesting to see Disney security in action!

Since it turned out okay, this is a hilarious story, especially since it didn't freak Baker out!

Then we headed out of the park for the day.

I do want to show you guys some pictures of the "crowds" in the park that day…

Almost identical to my MK day pictures in my TR........

Well, Liesa said "Let 'er rip" so I guess I'll chime in! Don't worry I won't really. Let her rip, I mean.

Liesa and her big mouth! Glad you let us off easy.....

I reached Liesa at home just as the jets did a flyby to celebrate our upcoming Epic meet. That's how I roll.

Barrel roll???

I had discovered a problem with an order the night before, so I was on the phone for 20 min at 8:30 – should have been 6:30- and so it went from there. After eating a delicious Margherita cupcake, sorting out a problem with my cell phone, going to the bank – Yikes – way too many errands – I left at 12:00 – only to be behind car after truck after car over the mountains going only about 20-40 mph.

You women and your excuses......

I came flying down Liesa’s street at about 5pm.

Dang, that IS the way you roll!!!

He probably thought I was a total airhead, but he didn’t show it.

Unlike the rest of us, who don't mind showing it AND telling you about it!!!

Almost immediately, Tate insisted on pouring each of us a glass of celebratory wine out on the deck with the beautiful river view.

That Tate! He is one big control freak!!!

Camille brought out a beautiful Caribbean turquoise crocheted blanket she had made for me - (Liesa already had hers).

Nice job Camille! And Tammie couldn't even bring Margarita cupcakes......

Praise God my smart donkey ways were appreciated and I'm pretty sure my hostess was thinking..."What in the world have I gotten myself into?!?"

We've all wondered that at one time or another

I'm hearing a loud woman's voice saying...."Stop!! STOP!! STOOOOOOP!! I see this man who's standing at security whip around and look in the direction of.......anyone guessed it yet??!! The Men's bathroom!! As soon as I realized what was going on, I see a very red faced Liesa coming out of the men's "powder room," with a very horrified and embarassed look on her face! We both started laughing loudly!! When she finally comes up for air she says..."Another Hoop-De-Doo!!"

Too funny! Good thing she didn't try to greet anyone while she was in there!

I look over in the direction of the security gate, still laughing loudly myself (where the guy was standing) just to see if anyone had noticed and sure enough there was the man I had been checking out (no Marv, I wasn't "Checking him out"-just people watching)

Then why did you say it???

 

[jenbear123]

Here's my guess...

Not sure how generic the location can be because it seems pretty easy but here goes:

Location: Downtown Disney
Attraction nearby: Design-a-Tee

 

[All7OfUs]

Day One was filled with star-studded glamour, while Day Two brought a Tour Around the World with Shopping like never seen before. Here we are still in the morning of Day Three where this solo traveler was finding adventure at every turn. After all, that is what Mickey encouraged that morning!

Still in the south side of noon, it was time to find a more thrilling sort of adventure… where monsters lurk.

The most famous in these formidable, snow covered crags is the Yeti but, as you will find out soon, there is a far more terrible and insidious fiend ready to maim and destroy. It lurks where you hope it won’t, and attacks when you least suspect.

Braving first the crowds at the FiP Machine, The Adventurer entered the Single Rider line, sad for the briefest of moments that she would bypass several Hidden Mickeys in the Standby Line. Her adrenaline reached a crescendo, as she approached the “Directional CM”, and was told that she’d get a front row seat! NICE! For quite some time, she had wanted to face this enemy tete-a-tete, and score some better-than-backseat ride pictures.

Ahhhh, the track is so wonderfully smooth, compared to a few of the other coasters of Spacier themage, but that is part of his plan. He lulls you into thinking that nothing is amiss…. Everything is just fine…. And then he strikes.

Up, up, up, the Adventurer went, praying with every track foot that the POC doesn’t become a tragic casualty, lost to the deep abysses of the mountain’s underworld. But, The Adventurer threw caution to the wind, and managed a few pretty decent shots of the hoary heights of Everest… where monsters loiter waiting to attack unsuspecting travelers.

This little skeleton must have been placed here to presumably warn those too arrogant to turn back.

After some seconds, the speed picked up, the turns cut sharper, and the Yeti became irate that Trekkers had dared enter his realm. He screamed Yeti obscenities at us, but that only served to wake up the other, more horrible beast within.

(Hey! Look! Now we know where Tim goes for his day job!)

His evil cousin is a slow one to retaliate though, and lays waiting until just the wrong time to devour his victim. The Adventurer would remain safe for this ride, and came out conqueror of Everest.

Not a bit cooled off by lofty elevations, The Adventurer made her way through the most crafty ensnarements Disney could conjure up. Luckily, The Adventurer is highly skilled at coming out of most places with only a photo souvenir or two.

And LOOK! A HM!

It would be a short while until the FiP could be used, so The Adventurer decided to explore a bit of South Asia. This would provide plenty of time to gather her courage for another Trek through the mountain. Slowly, she strolled until a sweet, melodious sound met her ears. Much softer and scintillating than the earlier drumming she had joined earlier in the day, on another continent, in another time and place. Irresistibly drawn closer, she began to feel that somehow she was quite familiar with this style of music and had an unexplainable connection with its melody.

Turning the corner, and setting eyes on a rustic little open-aired pavilion, a small group of young men and women sat primly cross-legged inviting all who would enter to interact.

Being an avid Interactor, The Adventure recognized immediately that this group was from Thailand! Many of you have read previous chapters of The Adventurer, and know that she lived there for several months while bringing her last daughter into this world. In that short time, she had come to love the Thai people, its culture, music, food and medical care.

Giving a courteous “Wai”, The Adventurer introduced herself and told them a bit of her story. They seemed amused that The Adventurer could even speak a few words like hello and thank you. The trio sitting beside the instrumentalist was making some darling little woven fish out of banana leaves.

They offered The Adventurer one to take with her and, overjoyed, she asked to have her photo taken as another take home treasure.

Gathering her thoughts, she headed off to ponder just what to do with this novel prize. Hmmmm…

In the end, like most things such as these, she decided it was best left to be a wonderful memory stashed in the “most favorites” box.

Fully enthralled with entire last 10 minutes, it was time to head back to face the forbidding mountain once again.

Hopping swiftly into the FiP Line, once again she readied to enjoy the rush of Adventure. What lurked inside, our heroine was about to find out. This time, perhaps as cruel twist of fate, she was given a rear seat. Perhaps this is the target that it seeks out most?

About the time Yeti came out to snarl at the intruders in his lair, “Neck Destroyer”- the other, much-more-to-be-feared monster struck with full force!! He seized his opportunity to bring on some rather persistent pain and yet another headache to our intrepid adventurer. And while he was smugly thinking that he had completely defeated his arch-nemesis, she was too stubborn an explorer to simply give up and go home! No, there was yet much more to be done, much more to be seen, MUCH to be eaten and much more to be enjoyed!!! So onward she went on her voyage; however, she was now given to tamer expeditions than Everest.

Join us next time in… The Adventurer!!!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

will read tomorrow, but wanted to get my guess in now for the letter D.

so in case i get the same thing as marv, he cants say i copied his by reading his whited out answers.

i am going to go with the obvious, of Downtown disney or as the cool kids say DTD

and for the bonus answer if you turn a little and look to your right you should be able to make out the upper reaches of disney quest

 

[marvali]

I was totally not out of the bathroom story and you start with...

Is there anyone techie like who can answer a question for me??

Ok...so I am like....

You are in the men's bathroom and the next question out of your mouth is "Is there anyone techie that can answer a question for me?" So...what techie question do you have about the Men's bathroom???

And then you sprung a leak!!!

And I am just over here ....

That's hilarious Maroo! I had a similar "thought" in that I was wondering how someone with 5 children could possibly still have a "technical" question about something she saw in the Men's Room!!!

LOST - Stay tuned for another FLASH!

This wouldn't be the subject of the text Camille sent me would it???

After a short scenic drive in Liesa’s Swagger Wagon, we were pulling up to the front with no parking spots in sight. I was elected to jump out and run in to find Jen so she would know she wasn’t stood up. I was very happy to do so, because it was raining, and you know, I am so sweet (like Marv) that I might melt if I got wet.

Are you mocking me??? Like you have a cutie patootie like me........

As I entered the repurposed antique brick building full of shops and restaurants, I realized that I had no idea who I was looking for!
I immediately accosted a woman walking toward me with a confused look on her face.

You weren't trying to figure out who you were looking for by trying out the Liesa greeting with everyone you met, were you???

We ran toward each other (cue the slow mo camera and Chariot’s of Fire music) and hugged!

With you ladies I was thinking more Bo Derek on the beach in "10!"

Liesa and Camille quickly arrived after finding a parking spot and walking in the rain unscathed.

Well, not everyone has to worry about melting like we do Tammie!!!

We ordered our drinks – Liesa had Uzo, and I think the rest of us all had Italian sodas. Tate quickly got himself ready to entertain us. Liesa handed everyone a Happy Easter gift, and we were all feeling quite festive.

Didn't know the Playboy mansion served Greek food........

There was a large table of about 20 near us, and our waiter came by and asked if we were okay with the noise from said group. Camille was like Donald Duck, jumping up and shadow boxing, “ Did he say we were too noisy? Is there a problem? Are we disturbing everyone? Let me at ‘em, let me at ‘em! “ What did I tell ya, SPUNKY!

Rambunctious!!! After some of the texts I got, I'm not surprised she acted like this!!!

Next thing you know, the owner comes by and gives us a free appetizer because she had heard of the famous DISpeeps and didn't want to get a bad review on the TR for our long wait. I don’t think we even noticed the time, but oh well, we’ll take it!

This is too funny! A wise man indeed.

Liesa had the Mousaka
A traditional layered dish egg plant, seasoned ground beef, mediterranean sauce also potatoes and spices, and greek style bechamel. Served with potatoes and vegetables
Which I kept calling Mufasa, because I couldn’t remember the name.

Mousaka! Say it again! (hyenas laughing in the background!) Moouuuusaka!!!

Camille and I decided to get different combo plates and share the items that weren’t repeats
Camille had: Combination Plate
A delightful dish that comes with humus dip, eggplant dip, spinach
pie and a kabob of lamb or chicken, feta cheese, olives and pita

I'm glad you explained the stuffed grape leaf! I wasn't too sure about that one item on the plate!!!

Anyhoo, we stepped outside on the street, I think we barely had time to turn around, and were greeted by the strangest sight. A young man came running up the sidewalk on the left, and stopped right next to us. He said, “Hi!” He was wearing a ballet dress with a tutu skirt and the bodice was bunched up under the nipples on his bare chest. The color of the dress varied, but which of us you ask. I say it was pink; Camille says yellow; and Liesa says orange. Jen? It was dark so….

If Amy (onescgirl) is following along on this thread, I'm sure it HAD to be orange!

Anyway, we just stood there with our mouths open and tried to take in what we were seeing. With that, he took a couple of steps forward and then lifted up his skirt to show us his bicycle covered bottom side. He hopped and skipped down the street like Peter Pan in his bare feet. An attractive woman, appropriately dressed in a little black dress was walking next to him – not looking around, apparently embarrassed. We decided she lost a bet.

Too funny, this! (And once again for Amy, it was orange and she HAD to have lost a bet!!!)

That's what I remember - Ladie's feel free to chime in! There are a few more pics of Sat evening which Liesa will share with you. I'm running crazy this week before leaving for our DL and Wonder cruise. I'll be checking back some, but probably won't have time to post much! Can't wait to see the rest!

Hope you have a great cruise Tammie!!!

She is due on August 13th but we are thinking she will be going a little sooner. (we hope!)

Nope, later! As in exactly 7 days!

I think we are leaning towards Christopher. Christopher Peterson has a nice ring!

And Marvin Christopher isn't a bad name either!!!

Glenn 6
Tanya 4
Magd. 6
Pat 6
Dan 6
Marv 6
PiratKat 6

Dang, I'm in sixth!!!

Now, let’s move on to Letter “D”.

1) WHERE did LeeAnn take this picture? AND

She took it at Downtown Disney since that is Planet Hollywood in the background!

2) What is one attraction/ place/ restaurant/ area/ sight nearby??

I guess it's too obvious to say that both answers have to begin with D, right?

Okay, since it has to start with a D I know that Disney Quest isn't too far away, so I guess I will go with that. But the angle of the picture tells me it was taken from Pleasure Island, which I know is closed, so I want to say "deserted" as in Deserted Island!

 

[jenbear123]

My goodness woman! You are brave to tackle the Yeti not once but twice! I have deemed that ride unride-able in my own world. Sadly I just physically cannot handle it. I love the bit about Tim and his day job And wow, I didn't realize you lived in Thailand for a bit. I would LOVE to go there some day.

 

[Millie12591]

for!
We ordered our drinks – Liesa had Uzo, and I think the rest of us all had Italian sodas. I had water.

And one for Jordan -

I love these pictures!

Jen is from Eugene, home of the OREGON DUCKS so she brought us all personalized packets with a cute flashing little duck ring in them! So cute, Jen. Thanks again!

Love my duck!

There was a large table of about 20 near us, and our waiter came by and asked if we were okay with the noise from said group. Camille was like Donald Duck, jumping up and shadow boxing, “ Did he say we were too noisy? Is there a problem? Are we disturbing everyone? Let me at ‘em, let me at ‘em! “ What did I tell ya, SPUNKY! (Okay, that was the image in my mind, but she really didn’t do that – just misunderstood and was actually a little concerned that our giggles were disturbing others) Love ya Camille!

Are you trying to make me out to be cantankerous?!? Sheesh woman!

Camille and I decided to get different combo plates and share the items that weren’t repeats
Camille had: Combination Plate
A delightful dish that comes with humus dip, eggplant dip, spinach
pie and a kabob of lamb or chicken, feta cheese, olives and pita

Yum, a lot of food but worth trying, thank goodness I had help!

We enjoyed our dinners, Camille and I were trading items and taste testing, so we tried it all! I would say it was all good except one of her dips, which seemed really salty.

Even though we were so full, we just had to have some dessert and coffee. Camille wanted to share the cheesecake, but I had to be selfish and try something Greek. Camille, how was the cheesecake?

It was the tiramisu and it was pretty yummy. It was the first cheat dessert I had in 10 weeks! I was on vacation and almost my birthday, dang it!

Anyhoo, we stepped outside on the street, I think we barely had time to turn around, and were greeted by the strangest sight. A young man came running up the sidewalk on the left, and stopped right next to us. He said, “Hi!” He was wearing a ballet dress with a tutu skirt and the bodice was bunched up under the nipples on his bare chest. The color of the dress varied, but which of us you ask. I say it was pink; Camille says yellow; and Liesa says orange. Jen? It was dark so….

I said orange.

Just as they ran across the street in front of us, someone yelled, “where’s the camera? Wait! Come Back!” They didn’t hear us and didn’t stop. We said a quick good-bye to Jen and then ran after them, looking down the alley where the car was parked, but they weren’t there. For a moment we thought we were on Main Street in MK:

Not having any luck finding the sprite in question, or was it an illusion in PINK? We headed for the van and home. Mike had very nicely gotten the hot tub heated up, and then retired to bed so we could have our “girl time.” We got our suits on and spent the next couple of hours drinking wine, smelling the fresh Spring air, and solving all the problems of the world. We have them all solved now. Just ask. We’ll tell ya. I think it was about 1:30 or so when we headed to bed. I had to be up early in the morning to drive an hour away in Silverton and work an Arbonne party, so it was time to get to sleep.



I don’t think we could have had a nicer DISmeet! Jen was delightful and we enjoyed hearing about her family and getting to know her in person!



That's what I remember - Ladie's feel free to chime in! There are a few more pics of Sat evening which Liesa will share with you. I'm running crazy this week before leaving for our DL and Wonder cruise. I'll be checking back some, but probably won't have time to post much! Can't wait to see the rest!

You did great!!

 

[All7OfUs]

I was wondering how someone with 5 children could possibly still have a "technical" question about something she saw in the Men's Room!!!

One time my sister did that, and instead of turning red-faced, she stood stock still and said, "Boys! Don't worry! It ain't nothin' I haven't seen before!"

I'm glad you explained the stuffed grape leaf! I wasn't too sure about that one item on the plate!!!

Reminds me of one of Oy Bolshoi's chapters from the German Food and Wine stand....

If Amy (onescgirl) is following along on this thread, I'm sure it HAD to be orange!

Too funny, this! (And once again for Amy, it was orange and she HAD to have lost a bet!!!)

SHe's not made it over this way.... but, if you'd like to give her a directional and formal invitation, by all means!!!

Dang, I'm in sixth!!!

Nope, you're tied with dozens of others for 1st.

 

[All7OfUs]

My goodness woman! You are brave to tackle the Yeti not once but twice! I have deemed that ride unride-able in my own world. Sadly I just physically cannot handle it. I love the bit about Tim and his day job And wow, I didn't realize you lived in Thailand for a bit. I would LOVE to go there some day.

Well, actually, I have to say I even rode it more than this- later in the trip. Being I do some pretty darned stupid things sometimes.

I am getting there, physically. IT's a good thing I find just as much enjoyment on less thrilling adventures.

I did live there for about 3 months April- July 2002. It was lovely in every way. It is a primo vacation spot!

 

[reelmom]

I think it is
Downtown Disney and DisneyQuest

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Well, after extensive research, I can't make the letters quite match up for what I think is there, but I'm going to say: Downtown Disney - Bongo's Cafe - nearby is Disney Quest

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Okay, since I've been working on this a couple of days I'm going to go ahead and post it, then go back and get all caught up on what I missed since then.....


Maroo, so glad you got through all the storms without any damage!
What a wonderful story of some Disney magic! Great job by Meg!!! And Baker looks so relaxed and happy!
Those are awesome Splash Mtn pictures!!!
Since it turned out okay, this is a hilarious story, especially since it didn't freak Baker out!
Almost identical to my MK day pictures in my TR........
Liesa and her big mouth! Glad you let us off easy.....
Barrel roll???
You women and your excuses......
Dang, that IS the way you roll!!!
Unlike the rest of us, who don't mind showing it AND telling you about it!!!
That Tate! He is one big control freak!!!
Nice job Camille! And Tammie couldn't even bring Margarita cupcakes......
We've all wondered that at one time or another
Too funny! Good thing she didn't try to greet anyone while she was in there!
Then why did you say it???

Thanks Marv! We can always count on your honesty!
I didn't even catch that Camille was "checking the guy out."

 

[Cameo818]

I climbed a set of stairs, heading “back there” to see a young lady looking over the rail of the mezzanine area, and kind of looking around, “Jen?” “Why yes, yes I am!” (or something like that!) We ran toward each other (cue the slow mo camera and Chariot’s of Fire music) and hugged! Well, we walked quickly anyway. Then she showed me her Mickey Dooney purse, and Mickey T-shirt and I showed her my Beach Club sweatshirt, so we knew we were legit!

I so love you for calling me a "young" lady! It was so wonderful to see you! I got there a bit too early and scoped out the restaurant ahead of time to see if y'all were in there, then decided to hang around outside the restaurant, as I'm sure I would recognize Liesa from her TR. I figured that since nobody knew what I looked like, I'd better make it easy for everyone...Mickey Dooney purse, Disneyland jacket, and Pirates of the Caribbean t-shirt. That's not Disney overkill, is it?

I somehow didn't take pics of the restaurant, although I was gauking around with my mouth open... I hope Jen has some???

I was such a bad DISer...I didn't get a photo of the restaurant!

Jen is from Eugene, home of the OREGON DUCKS so she brought us all personalized packets with a cute flashing little duck ring in them! So cute, Jen. Thanks again!

GO DUCKS!!!

A young man came running up the sidewalk on the left, and stopped right next to us. He said, “Hi!” He was wearing a ballet dress with a tutu skirt and the bodice was bunched up under the nipples on his bare chest. The color of the dress varied, but which of us you ask. I say it was pink; Camille says yellow; and Liesa says orange. Jen? It was dark so….

I could have sworn it was a pink ballet dress...but we were under those horrible yellow/orange streetlights that seem to wash out any color whatsoever, so heck if I know what color it really was!

I know we had talked about "flashing" everyone in a picture, but the evening got away from us, and we never did! Shoot.

Hey, I brought the rings that flashed, but I guess that wasn't good enough...

Jen, you were a delight to hang with! Fabulous times, and I really want to get down to Eugene soon to see you again.

I, too, had a wonderful time and it was a real pleasure to meet everyone!

Uzo is yum! It's also fun to WOW a crowd with... when you pour it in water, it clouds. Cool, huh?

Yep, she showed us this trick...we were all a little wary as we're staring at the glass...whispering to each other..."it's not going to explode, is it?"

Oh! It was quite scarey until we realized the shorts were there.

No kidding...although wouldn't that have been a very interesting ending (HAH!) to the evening! (I thought about putting the dancing banana smilie here...)

While I was there, another client came in, and instead of charging her $60 to reset her screen resolution, he accepted a meal from McDonalds. She asked if I wanted anything, so I gave her $5 for a fish filet. She dropped our bag off, and quickly left, and when we opened the bag, my $5 was in there. How nice was THAT??!

What an awesome woman! I love paying it forward, and it's so nice to hear about others doing the same!

 

[maroo]

Liesa!!

Awesome update!!

Your pictures of EE are AMAZING!!!!!!



Woo Hoo!

Ok...I guess it is my turn again?!