BE's Never Ending TR -- That kind of ... Ended? Or did it?

[FHS_chick_2005]

On the bright side of it their faces are bang on dead center. Isn't it funny how we are all so overly critical of our own work?

I bet Jazz has 100s of photos that she deemed unworthy that others would love to have been able to shoot. I bet there are others around here that do too.

I agree! I love her photos! I bet your right tho! I bet she has so many she isnt going to share because something isnt right on it!

we still love you perfectionist!! and your photos even if you dont think they are perfect!!

 

[Belle Ella]

Why, thank you!

And I will fully admit that I probably toss out about half of the photos I take. A lot just aren't worth keeping/editing.

 

[Belle Ella]

At this point time was a ticking and it was getting closer and closer to the designated time to meet up at the Golden Horseshoe to catch the Billy Hill and the Hillbillies show and I watched (or as it has come to be known now, Diva stallked) as the small group of Divas I had been semi-keeping an eye on headed in the general direction of Frontierland. I was still too shy to say anything and I kept my distance, looking interested in a few other things like the petrified tree as I followed (this really does make me sound like a stalker, doesn't it?). I ended up hanging out by a bench just across the way from the Golden Horseshoe's entrance as I watched the group of ladies in pink shirts grow and grow and grow as small groups and individuals popped up and before long they all made their way inside and I was left debating with myself: should I go in and join the group or should I keep doing whatever it is that I was doing before? I had literally just decided that I was too shy to go in by myself without a buffer or something and was standing up to go off on my merry way when I turned to look behind me and saw Michelle/Zoemakes5 walking my way, my savior! She didn't end up staying to wait for the show (although I think she was back by the time it started), but she did walk in with me so I didn't have to go it alone, and boy am I glad she showed up when she did otherwise the following turn of events might never have happened!

It was a pretty decent sized group inside the Golden Horseshoe waiting for the Billies. A few were off getting their food when I showed up but I did get some pretty quick introductions with everyone there. Let's see if I can remember who: Trudi/VintageDisneyRules, Sarah/MotoXPrincess99, Jodi/JodiLuvsDisney, Jen/MrsPinup, Debra/jordansmomma, Vicki/bsblgrl23, and Rochelle/eatmypixiedust. See what I mean? A lot of new faces and names to try and remember and there were still plenty more Divas to meet still. To top it all off, I'm probably forgetting one or two of the ladies who were there for Billy Hill and I just don't even know it. It was so much fun to chit chat with everyone before the show started and to watch a giant slice of cake go before our eyes as everyone had a little to share. It really makes me wonder how large of a cake you need to have in order to get a single slice so big! But I was very excited when the show finally got to a start. As much as I love catching the Billies, I don't make it as often as I would like and today was a show like no other. First of all, there was a new Billy (to me) that I had never seen before! Just so I don't have to fight over him quite as much with a couple of the other ladies I'll go out on a limb and say he's my new favorite. Maybe you'll see why ...

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Well, the highlight of the show had to be as they brought out all of the fiddles. First you had Billy with fiddle number 1, followed by Billy with fiddle number 2, and then finally Billy with fiddle number 3! Well, of course 4 fiddles is better than 3 but they needed somebody to stay on the bass so somebody had to be pulled from the audience. I was with everyone else, following Billy as he walked through the crowd to find their newest member, sighing with relief as he starts to walk past us and then I just about died when he spun around and pointed directly at me! It looks like he noticed all the attention I was paying him with my camera. I knew that thing would get me into trouble one day! This kind of thing just isn't supposed to happen to me. At that point I should have pinched myself to see if I was dreaming, but all I remember after that was handing my camera off to someone and moseyed on up to the stage where I got to "play" a mini fiddle! I bet you didn't know I had that secret talent, did you? Yeah well, neither did I. I was definitely the show-stopper. Quite literally, haha.

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And what did I get for my efforts? A package of grated parmesan cheese! I shall treasure it for always. When was the last time you walked away with a free souvenir from Disneyland?

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Needless to say, this was a performance I am not likely to soon forget. And just because I am a good sport, I shall link you to the video that Sarah/MotoXPrincess99 was gracious enough to post on YouTube: Jessica - The Newest Billy!

... to be continued ...​

 

[kaoden39]

Oh wow that is so cute!! I need to watch the video now.

 

[TheColtonsMom]

We just all watched the video and while your preformance alone was enough to make me laugh... here is your Coltonism for the day.

He came in to watch it when I told him one of our friends from the DIS got to be in a show at DL. (We sadly missed the Billies on our trip so much to do!).

So as the video began he looked at the screen and said "Which one is the friend?"

What a cool experience and you are right you will likely never forget it...It was probably your Karma for acting shy...Now you were the center of attention....Oh the wonderful balance of it all!

 

[Belle Ella]

Hehe, what a cute kid.

And I never thought about it that way. Ah, cosmic karma. What a wonderful friend.

 

[BillyFan]

What a great video! I'm sorry I missed your live performance. And don't worry. I'll keep my Billy, and you can have yours. Sound good?

 

[Belle Ella]

Sounds good to me!! I've never been good at sharing anyway. I must have failed Kindergarten.

 

[Sherry E]

The light fixtures in Pioneer Mercantile are reminiscent of the lights in Storytellers Cafe - complete with woodland creatures and all! I love those!

I love love love Mickey and Minnie's Mardi Gras outfits! Previously I had only seen Goofy's outfit and Donald's outfit in Bret's TR. Actually, I think I like all the Mardi Gras stuff I've seen.

I've heard about that cake at the Golden Horseshoe - it's the Mile High Cake, right? I've wanted to try it (after I saw a photo) and when I stepped into the Golden Horseshoe in December, I longingly looked over at the lines for the food to see if I could catch a glimpse of cake. I don't mind doing stuff solo, but sitting there by myself while eating a giant piece of chocolate cake wasn't going to happen!

I would have been mortified if I had been called onstage to do anything, so I admire you for that!! When they Billy's beckon, you must answer the call!

I do like Kraft Parmesan Cheese, though, so maybe I could have been talked into it!

 

[DisneyStitch626]

I loved the video. So funny.

I would probably have been the same way about introducing myself to a bunch of new people. I am too shy to just walk up to that many people I don't know.

 

[tdashgirl]

How funny that so many of us can relate to you! I would have been totally nervous about approaching that big ol' Divas group too! And to get on the stage with the Billy's ... oh my. You go Jess, you rock!

 

[toocherie]

I loved the video. So funny.

I would probably have been the same way about introducing myself to a bunch of new people. I am too shy to just walk up to that many people I don't know.

How funny that so many of us can relate to you! I would have been totally nervous about approaching that big ol' Divas group too! And to get on the stage with the Billy's ... oh my. You go Jess, you rock!

You guys! Don't be afraid of us--Divas don't bite (well, not very hard at least).

 

[tdashgirl]

You guys! Don't be afraid of us--Divas don't bite (well, not very hard at least).

Ha! Not afraid - just the whole shy-nervous-don't-know-you-in-person-thang.

 

[kaoden39]

Ha! Not afraid - just the whole shy-nervous-don't-know-you-in-person-thang.

That's me.

And I am going to start calling her Jessica the Fearless!!

 

[Belle Ella]

You guys! Don't be afraid of us--Divas don't bite (well, not very hard at least).

I like to think I got better as the weekend went along! For some reason that initial jumping in thing was not working for me. It was fun to let loose afterward.

How funny that so many of us can relate to you! I would have been totally nervous about approaching that big ol' Divas group too! And to get on the stage with the Billy's ... oh my. You go Jess, you rock!

I rock with a fiddle! And I got an encore, just you wait

But the Divas aren't anything to be afraid of. Even with this TR I don't think I can begin to cover how awesome a time I had with everyone. I am definitely glad I was talked into going again. Best decision, ever.

And I am going to start calling her Jessica the Fearless!!

So long as it still entitle me to being a Rescue Ranger!

I loved the video. So funny.

I would probably have been the same way about introducing myself to a bunch of new people. I am too shy to just walk up to that many people I don't know.

Haha, I love the fact that he said I was going to end up on YouTube, and I did!

I'm a very shy individual by nature and I keep to myself a lot. Breaking out of that shell for a weekend once I got the ball rolling was just so freeing. And next year I wont have to go through that again. At least I sure hope not!!

The light fixtures in Pioneer Mercantile are reminiscent of the lights in Storytellers Cafe - complete with woodland creatures and all! I love those!

I love love love Mickey and Minnie's Mardi Gras outfits! Previously I had only seen Goofy's outfit and Donald's outfit in Bret's TR. Actually, I think I like all the Mardi Gras stuff I've seen.

I've heard about that cake at the Golden Horseshoe - it's the Mile High Cake, right? I've wanted to try it (after I saw a photo) and when I stepped into the Golden Horseshoe in December, I longingly looked over at the lines for the food to see if I could catch a glimpse of cake. I don't mind doing stuff solo, but sitting there by myself while eating a giant piece of chocolate cake wasn't going to happen!

I would have been mortified if I had been called onstage to do anything, so I admire you for that!! When they Billy's beckon, you must answer the call!

I do like Kraft Parmesan Cheese, though, so maybe I could have been talked into it!

Although I've never been inside Storytellers that was pretty much what I was thinking when I was taking the photos and if I had seen them (being the photos) and had to guess where they had come from I definitely would have picked Storytellers over Pioneer Mercantile in a heartbeat!

I definitely loved every bit of the Mardi Gras stuff. I only wish I had gone back to get photos with a couple of the other characters but I was very happy that the only photo that I ended up with over the course of the weekend was with Minnie and Mickey. They looked so royal! But Goofy's jester outfit was far too cute!! It totally reminded me of one our Scavvy Hunt teams, The Hollywood Court Jesters. It would have been so fun to see them with their costumes in a photo with Goofy.

And yeah, I believe it was the Mile High Cake. I can't imagine anyone eating a slice of it on their own. We had a large group at our table sharing it and it didn't disappear nearly as quickly as I thought it would have. Some of the ladies had photos of the slice -- it's ginormous!! I had to pass on it though, as much as I would have loved a bite. I don't think chocolate cake would have been the best thing for me, lol. And it's a good thing too because I was up onstage not long afterward. That could have been a nightmare.

I shall always treasure my Parmesan cheese. It was just a shame the one I got while up on stage wasn't signed. Silly Billy.

 

[kaoden39]

How about Jessica the Fearless Rescue Ranger?

 

[Belle Ella]

I could go for that.

 

[Sherry E]

I'm a very shy individual by nature and I keep to myself a lot. Breaking out of that shell for a weekend once I got the ball rolling was just so freeing. And next year I wont have to go through that again. At least I sure hope not!!




Although I've never been inside Storytellers that was pretty much what I was thinking when I was taking the photos and if I had seen them (being the photos) and had to guess where they had come from I definitely would have picked Storytellers over Pioneer Mercantile in a heartbeat!

I definitely loved every bit of the Mardi Gras stuff. I only wish I had gone back to get photos with a couple of the other characters but I was very happy that the only photo that I ended up with over the course of the weekend was with Minnie and Mickey. They looked so royal! But Goofy's jester outfit was far too cute!! It totally reminded me of one our Scavvy Hunt teams, The Hollywood Court Jesters. It would have been so fun to see them with their costumes in a photo with Goofy.

And yeah, I believe it was the Mile High Cake. I can't imagine anyone eating a slice of it on their own. We had a large group at our table sharing it and it didn't disappear nearly as quickly as I thought it would have. Some of the ladies had photos of the slice -- it's ginormous!! I had to pass on it though, as much as I would have loved a bite. I don't think chocolate cake would have been the best thing for me, lol. And it's a good thing too because I was up onstage not long afterward. That could have been a nightmare.

I shall always treasure my Parmesan cheese. It was just a shame the one I got while up on stage wasn't signed. Silly Billy.

I meant to say before that I probably would have lurked around for a while before approaching the Divas as well! It has absolutely nothing to do with them. (Or...it's not YOU, it's ME, as folks say, except this time it's the truth!) They could be the most wonderful group of ladies in the world - and I'm sure they are - but I am just the sort of person who is uncomfortable in large groups of people in the beginning, especially brand new people. I am also always conscious of my friends feeling uncomfortable/awkward if I bring them to a party full of people they don't know or something. I know that awkward feeling.



Here is a photo of the Storytellers Cafe lights:

So these lights are certainly not carbon copies of the Pioneer Mercantile lights, but they are very Mercantile-esque, wouldn't you say? It's as if they had all been crafted in the same woodsy/earthy/rustic light fixture department of DLR!

Oh, I saw the photo of your hair with the teal - very cute! It looks great. Your hair looks like it has grown so much since the last time you mentioned getting it cut (which was not too long before your DLR trip in September, was it??), or maybe that's because it's straight.


Anyway, looking forward to the next installment!

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Cute video, Jessica. Glad they taped it!

 

[kaoden39]

I finally just watched the video.

"you have inspired me.....to practice."


Thank you I needed a laugh today and you helped me out. I knew I saved it for a reason.