Bendy & Her Friendies V2 ... This Bar Never Closes! New Thread Started!

[Tink rules]

Ok... I know it's just a tease...

BUT....

At least I didn't get arrested...

 

[robinm1215]

Happy belated anniversary Elin! 36 years is quite an accomplishment!

Thought I'd share some pics from our trip to the Biltmore Winery yesterday.

Looks great! I would love to go there someday...

I have some sad news to share.

I spoke to my mom about an hour ago, and found out my dog, (who was really my grandma's dog,) passed away this morning.

Needless to say I am heartbroken about this. He was like the last piece of my grandma I had left, and I am just so sad he's gone.

I can't say this was unexpected however, since he was born in 1993, so he was obviously an old dog, with a full life. And he was doing poorly the last few weeks. My sister said a month ago she'd be suprised if he lasted another week, and my dad said he'd probably die by the end of the month.

He was just such a good dog. I remember always coming over to Grandma's house when I was little, and he would always be so excited to see me. He still was always excited to see me, even Friday, (the last time I saw him,) when I had gone over to my parents house, and he had been outside limping around. I had gone to put my stuff down inside, and he tried to hurry up to keep up with me, while I was trying to get him to not follow me so I could go back out and carry him in.

It's weird though, he was doing fine until my grandma died, and then it's like he knew that she was gone, and that's when I started noticing a steady decline in him. Like he held out just for Grandma, who always worried so much about that dog.

So sorry to hear about your loss

The Spouse originally hails from the Cardinal Nation, though he lives in CA now. He got a birthday present, which just arrived today, and you can see our little man modeling it:

Note the game on and Warcraft- the Spouse assures me it's called multitasking.

This gift was sent by my SIL. The Little Man has a fine collection of sweaters and outfits. He doesn't mind, too much. We already refered to him during games as our Rally Monkey, so now he's dressed for the part at least.

What a cutie!

Last night we (all 4 of us) went to dinner at Zink. American Kitchen in uptown Charlotte and then to see Mama Mia. It was excellent, all of it!

Your meal sounds great! Glad you enjoyed Mamma Mia. It's one of my favorite shows -- I've seen it on Broadway 3 times

My husband and I did Keys to the Kingdom a few years ago and it was AWESOME! Yes, you will know a lot of information already but you will be surprised at what information you do not know. Also, the utilidor tour is worth the money by itself.

My husband still talks about that tour and has suggested we go again, but I'm hesitant to have an identical experience.

Glad to hear it's a great tour! I'll be doing it in 2 weeks and am very excited!

I'm late to the party again, huh? I spent all day yesterday catching up on all the work and chores I missed while I was sick. One day off, and everything falls apart!

Hope everyone is feeling better

 

[blissventure]

Good morning!!
Fun news...i booked a Keys to the Kingdom Tour last night!!! SOO excited. We are planning on doing it the morning of our last full day at WDW...i have wanted to do this tour for a long time..has anyone here done it before? Did you like it? I know it will be a lot of things I already know about, but i still thought there is always more to learn about MK!!!

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My husband and I did Keys to the Kingdom a few years ago and it was AWESOME! Yes, you will know a lot of information already but you will be surprised at what information you do not know. Also, the utilidor tour is worth the money by itself.

My husband still talks about that tour and has suggested we go again, but I'm hesitant to have an identical experience.

We are planning on doing it in September, I'm really looking forward to it!

I took this tour a couple of years ago and it was fantastic. For those who have booked it, you're in for a treat!

cckovach--The day I went there was a woman who was taking the tour again with family members who were going for the first time. At lunch she remarked that each tour and tour guide is a little different, and she was glad she went a second time.

 

[oybolshoi]

How long does the keys to the kingdom tour last?

 

[blissventure]

Thought I'd mention a wine I picked up yesterday.
It's Bodega Norton Torrontes 2008.

This is the first time we've tried a torrontes, and it was lovely. It's a dry, very fruity white wine.

Bodega Norton was at F&W last year, and will be back this year.

 

[oybolshoi]

TGIF!!!!

In our house that actually means two things:

1) Thank goodness it's Friday
2) That guy is farting

It ain't called Stinktown for nothing!

 

[blissventure]

Happy TGIF, indeed!

This morning I started the box of stuff I don't want to forget--camera, Just try and stop us pins , guide book. F&W will be here before we know it.

My neighbor asked me to help her when she goes to volunteer at our teeny county fair today. I'm happy to help as long as it's nothing to do with cleaning up after animals.
Might be boring, might be an adventure, will have to see!

Have a great Friday everyone!!!

 

[D&R love Disney]

I'm in on the Happy T.G.I.F. !

 

[PNO4TE]

I haven't looked at their financials but I'm not surprised. But how much of that is self-inflicted?

They've offered some ridiculous promotions / discounts all year ... they sacrificed their profit margins just to be able to say that their hotel occupancy and theme park attendance were "stable" and rolled the dice that once all those people got to WDW they would spend money that they didn't have.

If they had left a lot of their promotions off the table and just offered room discounts, they might have had smaller crowds but they also might have had more discretionary spending in the parks and restaurants by those people who were still visiting.

I'm just speculating. But we see it a lot in some of our commercial customers in this kind of downtown. They slash their prices to drive up volume and end up sacrificing their profit and operating margins.

And now they'll increase ticket prices again because they won't be able to think of anything better to do to turn the numbers around.

OK ... I'm done soapboxing ... for now.

This is why you should be working for the Mouse and not in Stinktown!

 

[PNO4TE]

Thought I'd mention a wine I picked up yesterday.
It's Bodega Norton Torrontes 2008.

This is the first time we've tried a torrontes, and it was lovely. It's a dry, very fruity white wine.

Bodega Norton was at F&W last year, and will be back this year.

Yum yum yum yum yum... did I mention I love this wine????

 

[PNO4TE]

TGIF here too... that means wine night!

 

[Tink rules]

TGIF?????

HOW ABOUT FREE CHOCOLATE FRIDAYS!!!!


https://secure.realchocolate.com/

 

[TDC Nala]

I want the ticket price raised before August 30 so my birthday gift card will be worth more.

 

[PNO4TE]

I want the ticket price raised before August 30 so my birthday gift card will be worth more.

 

[blissventure]

Yum yum yum yum yum... did I mention I love this wine????

I just saw it, hadn't heard of it before. It is really good. Elin, if you think of other wines you'd recommend, I'd love to hear.


I've even thought (maybe after all the busy time with Food and Wine) it might be fun if once a month or so the Friendies take turns suggesting one or two wines of the month. Might be fun to be able to taste and talk about it on the Bendy thread.

 

[PNO4TE]

I just saw it, hadn't heard of it before. It is really good. Elin, if you think of other wines you'd recommend, I'd love to hear.


I've even thought (maybe after all the busy time with Food and Wine) it might be fun if once a month or so the Friendies take turns suggesting one or two wines of the month. Might be fun to be able to taste and talk about it on the Bendy thread.

oooh! Wouldn't it be fun to see if we could each find a bottle of a particular wine and sit here tasting and discussing?

 

[PNO4TE]

I just saw it, hadn't heard of it before. It is really good. Elin, if you think of other wines you'd recommend, I'd love to hear.

I have to say that I often go on "binges" as far as wine likes are concerned. Right now, in the heat of the summer, I am hooked on Vinho Verde! I haven't had one I didn't like yet. There is just a hint of sparkle and when it is chilled it is so refreshingly crisp and delicious. I like Broadbent a lot and it is under $10 a bottle here.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

oooh! Wouldn't it be fun to see if we could each find a bottle of a particular wine and sit here tasting and discussing?

I love that idea.

 

[Tatania]

Just coming up for air as I'm still working flat out to finish my lectures and Powerpoint presentations by August 14. 7 down and 2 to go I didn't think it was possible to exist on 4 hours sleep a night - but it actually is. Take that Martha Stewart!

Anyway, just dropped in to sign onto the new thread and I can't believe it's already 28 pages!!! Sounds like everyone has their ADRs sorted and I guess the next mad rush will be August 11. I'll just call in at 3 am West Coast time. We've decided to go to only 2 things because of time and cost and that will be PFTS (Spanish theme) and the Tequila tastings. As my sister is telling everyone: We're going to the Food and Wine festival and my sis will do the wine, while I do the food. Kind of sums it up accurately.

 

[shovan]

I just saw it, hadn't heard of it before. It is really good. Elin, if you think of other wines you'd recommend, I'd love to hear.


I've even thought (maybe after all the busy time with Food and Wine) it might be fun if once a month or so the Friendies take turns suggesting one or two wines of the month. Might be fun to be able to taste and talk about it on the Bendy thread.

Love this idea!