April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[corky441]

Ok so we leave a week from today for the flight.
So I have put this off long enough now for the dreaded event.
It is time to go try on some clothes see what I can fit into.

Then to decide what to pack!

well I tried on my clothes last weekend . I have been shopping ever since!! This winter really packed on the pounds. But, I won't let it spoil my fun. All I know is that I better start burning up the miles on the treadmill.
Next Sunday at this time,we'll be at the San Diego Zoo.

 

[kab407]

My local NYC news is reporting that an earthquake just hit LA. No details.

Quake was centered in Baja Mexico, magnitude 6.9. CNN is reporting is was felt was far north as LA.

I hope everyone is OK and safe.

 

[aspen37]

The earthquake has been upgraded to a 7.2. It's a good thing it happened down in Baja. It sounds like no one has been hurt. I guess they evacuated guests from DL so they can inspect the rides.

 

[corky441]

Hopefully no one in the affected area was injured. I haven't heard any news about it yet

 

[3guysandagal]

WOW!!!

Go check out the Fraggle thread!
Apparently, someone who was on the ABD trip with Knewton64, has given the lowdown on how the trip really went.
A scathing report on his character, indeed.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36112616#post36112616

It is from a first time poster, but it seems he was not well liked.

 

[corky441]

I think Kris just set himself up to have problems. He tried to pre-plan his every waking moment but forgot that when reality happens, perfection is hard to maintain. His expectations were just soooo high that one slight disappointment ruined the trip for him and unfortunately everyone else in the group

 

[Launchpad11B]

WOW!!!

Go check out the Fraggle thread!
Apparently, someone who was on the ABD trip with Knewton64, has given the lowdown on how the trip really went.
A scathing report on his character, indeed.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36112616#post36112616

It is from a first time poster, but it seems he was not well liked.

I think Kris just set himself up to have problems. He tried to pre-plan his every waking moment but forgot that when reality happens, perfection is hard to maintain. His expectations were just soooo high that one slight disappointment ruined the trip for him and unfortunately everyone else in the group

In the military we say, "no plan survives first contact" or "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth", A couple of quotes that mean......stay flexible, you'll be better off.

 

[corky441]

8


8 Days a week by the beatles

Eight is not enough - old tv show

the number under the ASTERISK on a keyboard




8 Days til our adventure begins

 

[corky441]

Hi *Dodie -

Congrats on Butler making it to the final 2

Enjoy the game tonight

 

[kab407]

5 days. That's all. 5 days.

I need to survive the next 5 days.

 

[kab407]

In the military we say, "no plan survives first contact" or "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth", A couple of quotes that mean......stay flexible, you'll be better off.

Can I credit you with these two pearls of wisdom? Better yet, I'll buy you a beer in Dec.

 

[kab407]

Hmmmm......

April 5th.....

 

[jmccormick]

Besides being 8 days until our adventure, April 5 is also a very important day.
It was on this day that:

• Anne Sullivan teaches "water" to Helen Keller
• 1st modern Olympic Games officially opens in Athens
• James Barrie's "Alice-sit-by-the-fire," premieres in London
• Isaac Quintard patents apple cider
• "Die Fledermaus" 1st performed (Vienna)
• Elvis Presley records his debut single, "That's All Right"
• Beatles receive their 1st silver disc (Please Please Me)
• Fox TV network premieres showing Married With Children & Tracey Ullman
• The world listened to one song. Some 5,000 radio stations around the world simultaneously played We are the World, by USA for Africa.

It is the birthday of some great people.

• Bette [Ruth Elizabeth] Davis
• Frank Gorshin
• Colin Luther Powell
• Tommy Cash
• Gregory Peck

It is also the birthday of (at least ) two of our follow adventurers.
My dear wife Linda and one of the world's great travel planners Kevin Klose

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Linda and Kevin


(BTW - 53 years from today, Zefram Cochrane will make first contact with a Vulcan ship, at least according to Star Track....)

 

[tmli]

Happy Birthday Linda and Kevin!!!!

Well we are back and now have to get in serious ABD planning mode. It was great to have the opportuntity to visit with grandpa, he is holding his own and still has that incredible sense of humor!

We leave on Friday
I have a growing list of things that need to be done, and a decreasing amount of time to do it!!!

 

[corky441]

Welcome back Tracey & Chris
Glad to hear that you had a nice visit with your Grandpa


Happy Birthday Linda & Kevin

 

[Dodie]

Hi *Dodie -

Congrats on Butler making it to the final 2

Enjoy the game tonight

Hi everybody! Hope you all had a great weekend. I read the trip report mess this morning and am really glad that that one sane individual who was on the trip came on to post.

Happy Birthday to Kevin and Linda!

 

[aspen37]

Good morning everyone!

Welcome back Chris and Tracey! Glad to here grandpa is holding his own.

Happy Birthday Linda & Kevin!

I'm glad that another person on the tour posted on Knewton64's TR too. I really wish Kris would post what got him so upset though.

 

[macman752]

Happy birthday Linda & Kevin. May you both have many more.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

Happy Birthday Linda!!!!

 

[DisneyTaylors]

Happy Birthday Linda & Kevin!

Today makes it official..."The opening of the suitcases!"

In 8 days we will all be together, and if there's a "whole lotta shakin' going on", let's hope that it's not another earthquake.

- Bill