Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[pkondz]

Whew, lots to quote and comment on, as Arnold once said " I'll be back"

Standing by...
(Just don't shoot!)

Just wanted to tell you a very belated Happy Birthday!

Thanks!

Sorry I've been on the slacker train lately, you know real life gets in the way is DIS time sometimes

Oh, no worries.
I've been on the same train.

 

[orangecats2]

I know when you posted that.
And while you were right,
it got a lot closer than you
probably suspected.

You're right, they tied the game after I posted that. Then lost it in the tenth.

I think I need to go back
when I have more of an appetite.
I missed not having the chicken
and especially the PB&J shake!

I had the pot roast and I would get it again. DH just had some boring sandwich. He's not much for comfort food. Plus he didn't like that the waitress yelled at him to get his elbows off the table.

I've never been to Beaches N Cream either. I want to get the strawberry shortcake.

My 25th high school reunion was last night. Had a pretty good time. Food was good and I won some stuff. I'll send you a pic.

 

[Heluvsme]

Whoa! Quite the productive days!

I haven't been on the new Soarin yet, I hate to hear it's anything less than amazing, and a little surprised too, Disney's standards are (or were) better than that. Regardless, I can't wait to see it for myself!

Loved your update! And your pictures!!

Questions, next round:
1. The usual... what time do I get up?
6:10

2. How long do I wait for that first bus?
2 minutes

3. Which park do I visit?
Hint: It's Magic Kingdom.
Ummm, maybe Magic Kingdom?

4. Do I go through the metal detector again?
Yes! Word got out you smuggle wine and formal wear in, the security team couldn't wait to see it for themselves. "When Pkondz gets here, pull him aside for that special, thorough screening"

5. What's my first ride.
Hint: Think a little deeper. Outside the box a little.
Hmmm, do I take your hint as a play on words? Deeper--- Little Mermaid? No. Outside the box--- maybe the Monorail? No. Ok ok--- My final guess is Jungle Cruise

6. Why yes, I do have a lunch ADR.
And it's in the park! Guesses?

Tony's



7. I try a new-to-me ice cream treat.
What is it?
Mickey Head

8. What ride do I FP... but don't use it.
Space Mountain

9. What ride do I FP... and use.
Hint: I know what I said. Read it again.
Buzz Lightyear


Bonus: Did you see it? You did, didn't you?
I mean it was really obvious.
Be vaguely vague in your specificity.

I did see it! You're famous! Can I have free tickets?

And if you tell me when you noticed
I'll throw you a few more points.
Sometimes the obvious ones
are overlooked at first.

Immediately, are you kidding? I'm "Miss Detail!" Kinda. Sometimes. Ok, not really, but this one I noticed right off!

Cheers!
Dawn

 

[Steppesister]

Either way, I was only in my
pajamas and it was going to be
embarrassing

You actually wear them?!

Oh, the horror.

Why is this eerily familiar?

my legs looked great!

But nowhere near as good as my toes.

I can't quite make out where it's...

Get yer glasses fixed!

I hate when they do that.

Me too!!!!!

let
the children and elderly
get trampled underfoot.

You're in the park; may as well start playing.

I obey the rules.

Boooooring.

Wow. That's pretty considerate.
I must admit I was impressed.

The music is pretty loud. I doubt anyone would have been really bothered.

Real bears don't do that...
Trust me. I know.

Please tell me how you know...

As the show continued,
we flew past the Leaning Tower of...
Eiffel??
Why does the Eiffel Tower look
like it's had one too many drinks?

otherwise, they're
really distracting.

Really.

So the natural answer is...
Ask a CM

Derp.

You know how they have rules
like never point with one finger?

I'm sure the CM's come across guests now and then they'd love to point at with one (certain) finger.

If I'd been wearing a hat,
I would've tipped it at the
lack of one in this picture.

Wait... I was! And I did!

I'm SO glad there is at least ONE other person with the same opinion here.

I guess if you have a good ride
the thing to do is go and ruin it.

Of course.

This place is a Star Wars nerd's dream!
There's everything here that any
Star Wars aficionado could possibly want!

So I was kind of bored.

This sounds exactly like what would be happening for our family too.

The guy I was riding with turned out
to be a real jerk, though.
I mean he was nice and friendly,
but he beat my score
so I immediately hated him.

Naturally. (I was going to write, "It's a rule." as my comment, but you beat me to it.

Which, granted, is a lousy picture,
but it was funny at the time.

I actually liked it. Creative and outside the box.

I left $7.50 and a note
saying he'd made my day.
And he had!

Well, that was certainly very generous of you.

He told me that one would be coming
"any minute".

Huge eyeroll.

Thank you very much for the thought,
but just tell me that you have a store
near you... and maybe I'll show up
in person to collect! )

Noted. By the way, Salem has one, Portland has at least 3. Let's turn a "maybe" into "very soon".

 

[Steppesister]

Probably just an oversight.

There have been too many of these lately. Sigh.... too much travel and rushed reading/responding. Hoping to fix that henceforth.

I came down with a pretty good old fashioned head cold yesterday on the plane and have a fever with it today. So, I guess it's forced rest until I go back to work on Thursday.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

How was it in your neighborhood?

Halloween was good for us. Accidentally overworked my ankle but other than that not too bad.

It was... my alarm.


Oh, the horror.

I knew you wouldn't have the sense to sleep in.

Nope.
False alarm.
ESPN.
What a dirty trick.

Good thing the bus that was
practically on its bumper,
right behind it, was for Epcot.

I hopped on the bus and settled in.
And almost immediately realized
that I'd forgotten something
in the room that I'd need later.

Makes sense.
What with Epcot hosting The Circle of Life,
might as well demonstrate
survival of the fittest, am I right

I actually have never seen it.
I did see the original Universe of Energy
about 150 years ago.
I don't remember much.
But I think I'm good with that.
I'll probably never see Ellen.
Maybe if it's still around
when I'm old (older) and need a nap.

Meh. If you are back that way and need to rest your feet for a bit its good for a break in the ac but I would say its not something to go out of your way for.

So I didn't get on the very first show.
But I was about fifth in line for the second.
That'll work.

Note to self.
Next time, ask for the top row...
and the middle section.
Maybe if you see it dead center,
the flaws won't be so noticeable.
Because, otherwise, they're
really distracting.

DHS opened at 9am that day,
and I arrived just a bit after
rope drop at 9:08am.

Impressive. 2 Rope Drops in one day!

I wonder if they'll change this to
a Marvel themed one here too.

I'd be a tad surprised but heard that it's legally possible.

This may surprise some of you.
But many of Disney's attractions
have gift shops nearby.

What? No!

I may have been a tad thirsty.
By the time I got here,
I had already finished my Coke.
Can you say dehydration?

dehydration

You know, it's funny.
I don't know how many times
I've walked under that,
but I never noticed
1. That it's the guitar head
and tuning pegs. And;
2. The car is curved.

Really? That was the first thing I noticed.

Somewhere between the
RNRC gift shop and home,
the picks went missing.
She was not a happy girl.

Awa poor K!

So I took out a second mortgage
on the house and bought
five of them (one of each colour.)

Such a good daddy!

Love!

I immediately lean way over
towards my co-rider
and give her a big silly grin.
She bursts out laughing
and takes the picture.

The guy I was riding with turned out
to be a real jerk, though.
I mean he was nice and friendly,
but he beat my score
so I immediately hated him.

Awa poor Pkondz!

Li'l John came back and saw
the camera and took it to take
a photo of me.
Or at least he tried.
As soon as he picked it up
and aimed it at me,
I told him it wouldn't work.
<click!>

Well, at least he tried!

Well, I decided that since I was the one
who'd been late to the bus stop,
I'd forgive Disney for their tardiness.

Only fair!

I quick-walked/jogged to the bus stop,
arriving at 1:34pm.
My ADR was for 2pm.

Ooo that's cutting it close!

It finally arrived at 1:44.
Ten freaking minutes!
Are you kidding me?!?!?

The travesty!

I don't know why I do that.
I always say that like a question.
It's not.

I always do that too!

Maybe I need to be more assertive.
"I have a reservation for pkondz,
so in your face!... Wench! Fetch my table!"

I'd like to see how well that works for you.

Mine! All mine! Mine!!!!

Indeed! I'm not a banana fan so have at it!

There were others who didn't show
until well after the meet time
and they were brought to us
while we were already well
into the tour.

Why would you spend all that money on a tour and then not show on time?

What's that?
You want to know anyway?

Once again, since I'd had such an amazing
time last time, I was doing the
Epcot DiveQuest tour.

I don't mind a good story.
Too bad his... weren't.

(They did eventually show up,
probably about 30 minutes late.)

Again, Why would you spend all that money on a tour and then not show on time?

Of course I would've enjoyed it
more if grandpa and co. would've
shut up, but...

The kitchen is all stainless steel
and is hosed down completely...
I think he said, "daily".

He said they were pretty much overfed.

Interesting.

Someone asked about the rays
and if they had barbs.
(Everyone remember Steve Irwin?)

Keenan told us that the barbs are trimmed.
"The rays get mani/pedis. Some places
remove them surgically, but I think that's barbaric."

We were told to stay at least 10 feet
away from their area when diving.
They didn't want to rescue us while
a playful dolphin grabbed
a regulator hose or pressure gauge.

I still find it funny that it's the Dolphins that you have to stay away from.

I kid you not,
when I turned my head...
less than an arm's length away...

this is what I saw:

I'm still a little surprised
that I didn't shoot for the surface
with a brown stream trailing behind me.

The turtle finished getting air
and started to majestically glide
effortlessly through the water...
until it effortlessly glided head first
right into a pier that was jutting out
into the water.

poor turtle!

Unfortunately, this was disappointing.
At least for me.

Ooo

Ahhh

Remember how I kept the Harley Davidson
poker chip so it wouldn't get lost?

Well, that backfired spectacularly!

Oh no!

Questions, next round:
1. The usual... what time do I get up?

6:30

2. How long do I wait for that first bus?

1 minute

3. Which park do I visit?
Hint: It's Magic Kingdom.

Oh Oh oh I know!!! MAGIC KINGDOM!

4. Do I go through the metal detector again?

5. What's my first ride.
Hint: Think a little deeper. Outside the box a little.

The bus to get to there

6. Why yes, I do have a lunch ADR.
And it's in the park! Guesses?

The Plaza

7. I try a new-to-me ice cream treat.
What is it?

A sundae

8. What ride do I FP... but don't use it.

Mine Train

9. What ride do I FP... and use.
Hint: I know what I said. Read it again.

Buzz Lightyear?!?

Bonus: Did you see it? You did, didn't you?
I mean it was really obvious.
Be vaguely vague in your specificity.

And if you tell me when you noticed
I'll throw you a few more points.
Sometimes the obvious ones
are overlooked at first.

It was the first thing I saw in the picture. And I noticed it as soon as the pic came into view.

 

[pkondz]

Well, that would explain it...

Very apropos.

Why do they even put those in hotel rooms?

Get's you primed for TOT and HM.

Um, no pictures, please.
We’ll take your word for it.

You sure? You don't know what you're missing.

Actually, there was a Carol Burnett episode
where they did that.
Carol was saying that there was an argument
over who had the best legs,
so they were going to let the audience decide.

The audience picked the best gams
and then they raised the curtain.

The winner was Harvey Korman.

They never had that on my bus!

This is what it must look like
to CMs in the park.

So that’s the problem… I’m actually Canadian!

Hmmm... do you always end your sentences with "sorry"?

That’s why I’m forever getting bashed by folks that don’t care squat for rules.
Got’a tell ya’, that’s dang inconvenient.

Don't break 'em...
just find ways around 'em.

To not see the bent tower or the crocked Matterhorn, I’ll bet.
That was a bit of a surprise for us as well.

And not an overly pleasant one.

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit calling you Shirley.

Just don't spit in the flammable area.

Yep… that opens when the park does.
But that’s not important right now.

Glad someone got that...

If so… That’s a bad rule.

I think the intent was good,
Walt just didn't anticipate
today's slackers.

There’s a topic?


When did that happen?

There's always a topic.
I need to have something
to not follow.

This should be a mandatory tradition from here on.

I am so glad that thing is gone.

Don’t believe I’ve ever seen a half empty elevator at the Hollywood Hotel before

Rope drop has its privileges.

I am shocked! Shocked, I tell you to find that commerce is going on in here.

I'm sorry you had to hear it here.

Do I have to change my shoes and put on a sweater first?

No one wants to see or smell that.

Caught that one right off…

It's fairly obvious...
don't know why I never noticed before.
Too much in a rush to ride, I guess.

Now, that one…
That I missed.

Less obvious...

You’re a good Poppa.
Now don’t be losing them.

That'll never happen!
I don't lose things!


Uh... nevermind.

We saw that middle part a couple times as well.
Got different beginnings and endings but the same bit in the middle.

Oh really?
I didn't know they mixed and matched.

And that pretty much applies to many of us.
I’ve grown out of them somewhat.
The first one will always be one of the better “westerns” I’ve seen, but a recent viewing had me noticing things that weren’t aging as well as I’d remembered.

Lots of whining for one thing.
More noticeable now than when I was a “kid”

I saw a FB post (shared) from a woman
who was going to live tweet her first
viewing of the first three SW films.

It was hilarious.

But she certainly mentioned
what a whiner Luke was.
She wanted him dead.

Excellent…
They’ll have no clue who the loony was, but they’ll remember the moment.

Is there a better kind of purchase?

Yes. A selfish one.

Hummmm…
Will have to keep that in mind and see how they compare to “The Barbeque King”
Those are my personal gold standard.

Barbeque King? Is that a local chain?
Or a stand alone?

Generous…
And the note probably made his day as well.

Hope so!

“The Great Skedaddle”
Let’s see if anyone googles or actually knows about that one.

Well, I for one had to.
But I'm excused because it ain't my history!
Actually, I didn't notice the inviso-text at first
and thought you were just making a joke.

Starting to suffer from Ol’ Timer’s Disease I see.

Yup. Sometimes I can't even remember
my own... uh... whathacallit....







name!

Well, you can be pretty sure that whatever they say, it’ll be wrong. Given that…
stick to yes-no questions, and your good to go.

Uh, huh.
"Is the next bus going to come soon?"
"Yes."

Define soon.

Lot of wiggle room in that answer.

"Any minute" ... 240 minutes later.

“Up speak”…
It’s taking over the continent.

Noticed that too, huh?

If they ever open up a POTC themed restaurant you may be required to do it that way before they’ll even consider seating you.

Two thoughts.

1. YES! That'd be great!
until...
2. The killjoy guests who complain
that the staff is rude and turns it into
another boring clone of every restaurant.

Have done that one twice…
It’s Ok…
But not a necessary must do.

That's what I've heard.
I wasn't too broken up about it
when it never became available.

I forgot that!

Not if you ring the bell…

True. You get a whole other kind of prize.

Didn’t see that one…
Actually, we didn’t bother with anything in Inoventions this time around.

You didn't miss much.

like we really could stop you…

But you could stop reading...

Almost as bad as having to share a TSMM ride with a stranger.
And getting beaten by said stranger.

I still hate him.

They’re just trying to get our attention.
They keep telling us there’s a construction project coming through here…
And we just keep on ignoring all their warnings.

Good thing you didn’t finish that whole banana split earlier…

Why?
Sharks don't like bananas?

I bet you made some great memories for a bunch of other guests.
Disney ought to be paying you.

Hummmm…
Maybe there’s the perfect job for you down there.

Fun memories for sure.
And I'd take that job in a heartbeat!

I had a storm trooper do that at me over at DHS a couple days later.
At least it wasn’t because I’d whacked my head on a pier though.

What did you do!?!?

And on the inside she was like

"OMG! OMG! OMG! HOW DO I GET OUT OF HERE!!!"

Of that, I have no doubt.

That one’s particularly purr-ty

Thanks!

Ehhh… once you get past the pain that actually speeds the healing.

Are you sure?
Or is that just an old wives tale?

Take out the self smack at the end
and that's pretty accurate.

What the heck was he hoping would happen????

1. 6:30 2. 4-Min
The other 2. Hummmm… tough one… Ummmmm, let’s go with: MK
3. Yes (If you get there early, there are fewer folks to randomly choose form, so odds are you did)
4. Space Ranger Spin
5. The Plaza
6. Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
7. Under the Sea
8. Jungle Cruse

Noted.

Branching out from aircraft to movie mogul, I see.

Evolve or die.

Saw that one right off the bat.
Was hard to miss

And that's precisely why I asked.

 

[Steppesister]

See, told ya I'd be back.

Just took me longer.

Ten freaking minutes!
Are you kidding me?!?!?

So, only about half as long as the typical wait for the majority of us peons.

where I spotted a gator slowly swimming along.

I wanted to see one SO bad this trip. Never even saw one in the Keys either. Such a disappointment.

I should try it.

Yes, you should. And I hope you get slapped.

I had a tour coming up soon
and who wants to tour while
trying not to vomit?

You're lack of sense of adventure is disturbing.

Would I do this again? No.
Was I glad I did it?
If I hadn't been killing time,
I might have been annoyed at
the time I'd wasted.
But otherwise, it was... okay.

Glad we didn't waste our time after your "glowing" review.

Mind you, it doesn't have
quite the cachet as
elbowing people out of the way.

Always the gentleman.

but I cracked up.

Well, it was funny...

I'm still a little surprised
that I didn't shoot for the surface
with a brown stream trailing behind me.

Oh, I did that too, but the best part?
Interacting with Disney guests.

We both watched the turtle.
The turtle was.... exactly like Crush.

That was my experience snorkling with them in the Keys... but I'll get to that on Letter K. Truly a magical, magical experience.

My next stop was Farm Fresh
where I tried the Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese
(with Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese,
Peppers and Green Onions)

The only one I DID have 2nds of. Probably my fave of the whole bunch.

I stopped and purchased
a Strawberry Oolong slush.
I think it was @Steppesister
that suggested that one.

Nope, not me. Hmmmm?

This one's a winner!

Questions, next round:
1. The usual... what time do I get up?

6:10

2. How long do I wait for that first bus?

6 minutes

3. Which park do I visit?
Hint: It's Magic Kingdom.

MK

4. Do I go through the metal detector again?

Yes, you do.

5. What's my first ride.
Hint: Think a little deeper. Outside the box a little.

Little Mermaid to see Ariel

6. Why yes, I do have a lunch ADR.
And it's in the park! Guesses?

LTT

7. I try a new-to-me ice cream treat.
What is it?

Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich

8. What ride do I FP... but don't use it.

Space... too rough for your back.

9. What ride do I FP... and use.
Hint: I know what I said. Read it again.

Buzz

Bonus: Did you see it? You did, didn't you?
I mean it was really obvious.
Be vaguely vague in your specificity.

Of course. You do documentaries, don't you?

And if you tell me when you noticed
I'll throw you a few more points.
Sometimes the obvious ones
are overlooked at first.

HAHA, before I read the text this time.

 

[cinderkelly]

I asked for (and got) the highest row.
And while I do enjoy this the most
(no dangly, disembodied feet)
I now know what to ask for next time.
(I'll get to that.)

Have you ever taken your eyes off the screen and looked down from the top row? It's really high up!

we flew past the Leaning Tower of...
Eiffel??
Why does the Eiffel Tower look
like it's had one too many drinks?

I noticed that also. Why is it bendy??

I really don't know why I do it.
Every single time I come here,
the elevator always brea

Must be you

Just before we started,
we were facing each other
and the wife lifts the camera
to take a picture.

That's funny I can totally picture you doing that

Onion rings and a Caesar salad.

Mmmmmmmm, onion rings

Desperate times...
He told me that one would be coming
"any minute".

They always say that, and then you're still waiting there 15 minutes later

And his grandkids interrupted
Keenan too.
Like grandfather like grandsons,
I guess.
I put up with it, knowing th

Why is there always at least one chatty one in the group?

Everyone remember Steve Irwin?)

Yep, sure do, poor guy

Okay." The dive master said. "So you,"
nods at me. 'Will be with them?"

Oy

this is what I saw:

Shark!!

I'm still a little surprised
that I didn't shoot for the surface
with a brown stream trailing behind me

OMG! OMG! OMG! IT'S KATIE!!!"

That is so cool! I've always wanted to spot some DISboard famous!

The usual... what time do I get up?

6:30. There's no sleeping in at Disney

How long do I wait for that first bus?

2 min

Which park do I visit?
Hint: It's Magic Kingdom.

Um, Magic Kingdom

Do I go through the metal detector again?

Yes, you look like a suspicious fella

What's my first ride.
Hint: Think a little deeper. Outside the box a little.

The train

Why yes, I do have a lunch ADR.
And it's in the park! Guesses?

Tony's

I try a new-to-me ice cream treat.
What

Frozen chocolate covered banana

What ride do I FP... but don't use it.

Pirates

What ride do I FP... and use.
Hint: I know what I said. Read it again.

7DMT

Bonus: Did you see it? You did, didn't you?
I mean it was really obvious.

Pkondz studios is the best

And if you tell me when you noticed
I'll throw you a few more points.
Sometimes the obvious ones

Right off the bat, brilliant though

 

[irene_dsc]

The problem with reading the update and waiting to reply until you actually have some time to reply from a computer - is that sometimes you are then pages and pages beyond the update! Ack! Must.Find.Update.

 

[irene_dsc]

we flew past the Leaning Tower of...
Eiffel??
Why does the Eiffel Tower look
like it's had one too many drinks?

Hm. This is not sounding promising.

And, due to DIS looking like it will crash if I do too much quoting, I'm now going straight to the contest...

Questions, next round:
1. The usual... what time do I get up?

2. How long do I wait for that first bus?

3. Which park do I visit?
Hint: It's Magic Kingdom.

4. Do I go through the metal detector again?

5. What's my first ride.
Hint: Think a little deeper. Outside the box a little.

6. Why yes, I do have a lunch ADR.
And it's in the park! Guesses?

7. I try a new-to-me ice cream treat.
What is it?

8. What ride do I FP... but don't use it.

9. What ride do I FP... and use.
Hint: I know what I said. Read it again.

Bonus: Did you see it? You did, didn't you?
I mean it was really obvious.
Be vaguely vague in your specificity.

And if you tell me when you noticed
I'll throw you a few more points.
Sometimes the obvious ones
are overlooked at first.

1. 6:30
2. 3 minutes
3. Magic Kingdom!
4. Yes
5. Ariel's thing
6. Tony's
7. Citrus Swirl
8. 7D
9. Peter Pan
10. Yes, I saw your new studio! And this reminded me that I actually first read it through on the computer, so I saw it right away - but it keeps crashing on me.

And... I promise the next update won't be so ginormous.
I am definitely breaking the day in two.

Thank you!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

The audience picked the best gams
and then they raised the curtain.

The winner was Harvey Korman.

Don’t remember that one right off but I’m sure we saw it originally as that was nearly required watching in our house back when I was a young’en.

Interestingly, my Mrs. tells me that I could probably win a similar such contest but I ain’t so sure I believe her.

They never had that on my bus!

Mine neither. Dang shame…
It would have made having to go to class just a smidgen less oppressive.

Glad someone got that...

Everyone else is just scatterbrained.
That’s the only possible explanation, right?
‘Cause otherwise it’d mean that we’re...





Old!



Naaaaa, that can’t be it.

No one wants to see or smell that.

Good thing we didn’t have smell-o-vision way back when or we all might have had a rather different memory of Fred Rodgers.

Oh really?
I didn't know they mixed and matched.

Yep...
That’s how the Imagineers got the fifty-odd possibilities that you can experience during each ride.

When they first started with the new films there was a “Passport” that you could get in the gift shop and have it stamped as you encountered each possible trip. Didn’t last long unfortunately. Must have been way too labor intensive and time consuming.

I saw a FB post (shared) from a woman
who was going to live tweet her first
viewing of the first three SW films.

It was hilarious.

I can only imagine.
Might have to dig around and see if I can run across that.

Barbeque King? Is that a local chain?
Or a stand alone?

Standalone…
An old drive-in in an even older section of Charlotte.
Good burgers; better known for the chicken, but the onion rings are just my absolute favorite that I’ve encountered. (that, and the steak sandwich).

Of course like all other edibles, everyone’s opinions may well differ.

Well, I for one had to.
But I'm excused because it ain't my history!
Actually, I didn't notice the inviso-text at first
and thought you were just making a joke.

Yes and Yes…
It was just my being goofy, but I did barrow it from my studies of history.

I didn’t expect you to know of it either for precisely the reason you site.
I was curious to see if anyone other than you might have read it and possibly recognized the reference. We don’t teach history all that well down here, so I suspected not (that combined with the likelihood that no one beyond you was going to read my gibberish anyway).

Yup. Sometimes I can't even remember
my own... uh... whathacallit....







name!

Exactly…


Wait…


What were we talking about?

Noticed that too, huh?

Drives me absolutely batty…
Every answer sounds like a question; makes me think you don’t know what you’re talking about.
Worse, it’s becoming and acceptable form of speech and no one corrects it.

Two thoughts.

1. YES! That'd be great!
until...
2. The killjoy guests who complain
that the staff is rude and turns it into
another boring clone of every restaurant.

My figuring on the matter as well.
But it would be cool for the first little bit.

But you could stop reading...

Too entertaining…

Besides, my not reading it wouldn’t prevent you from doing it.

I still hate him.

I’ve no idea why but that sentence just makes me think of the exchange in Blazing Saddles where Bart and Charlie encounter the quick sand…

Charlie: “Am I wrong... or is the world rising?”
Bart: “I don't know, but whatever it is… I hate it.”


Which then ultimately leads to Lyle saying:
“Send wire, main office… tell them I said, "Ow". Gotcha!”

(which for some reason just tickles me to no end. Odd how my brain works… or doesn’t)

Why?
Sharks don't like bananas?

Probably more so that you’d have liked a load of it in your regulator at the time.

What did you do!?!?

I didn’t make a fool of myself, well, not this time at least.
I was wearing a particularly appropriate shirt that morning.
Specifically… this one:



One of the Troopers noticed me in the crowd and tapped the other fell’a with him on the back to get his attention, then pointed me out. The second guy, while trying to stay in character, just stared for a moment or two and gave me that sad slow head shake (but in this rare occasion it was more a note of victory that one of pity.)

Are you sure?
Or is that just an old wives tale?

I’m no expert, but…
If I remember my chemistry classes from way back in the Stone Age, I’m pretty sure the stuff works partly as a desiccant which would help prevent a septic environment. I’ve certainly had doctors tell me to gargle with salt water for sore thoughts and dentists do the same by having me rinse often with warm salt water right after any serious work involving the gums.

Take out the self smack at the end
and that's pretty accurate.

Awwwww…
But that’s the best part of that particular episode.
Well, the bit where he keeps slamming into the next tree but continues on might be funnier…

Yoiks and Away!!!

And that's precisely why I asked.

It was some very fine work though.
It looked like it belonged right where it was.
Nice editing sir.

 

[tashers]

Whoops, a little late to the party. Forgot to subscribe to the thread and it's been a crazy few weeks over here!

1. With such an "early" return, I'm guessing around 6:30
2. 4 minutes
3. Umm... something is telling me to say Magic Kingdom
4. No
5. Did you go on the train again?
6. BOG
7. Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich- Sleepy Hollow
8. Splash Mountatin
9. 7DMT

Bonus: How could you miss it ? But also, do those shorts say Scale This?????
When? Like the actually time? 11:15AM Nov 9th when I felt like taking a mini break from marking the call I'm listening to....

 

[pkondz]

Well, it still could have been worse.

True. Could've stubbed my toe.

I hate mirrors. They don't lie to you.

They should!
I think I have an idea for a new product...

Yes. Yes, I would, actually. I wonder if anyone refuses?

Anyone can.... But then you can't come in.

Epcot hosts the future! The best of humanity! And apparently the worst of humanity as well.

It's multifaceted.

Man, between you and Andy, I'm getting a lot of sentences I've never, ever seen before.

Haven't seen Andy's update yet... or yours.

Eventually...

Hey, it IS air-conditioned.

Meh. So's every other building.
You have to come up with a better reason.

Aw, come on! Can't Disney spring for real polar bears?

Sheesh. Just come up here.
We've got tons of 'em.

Interesting. I think that's the first slightly negative review I've heard of the new ride. I'll have to remember this when I see it for the first time in...2018? 2019?

I've heard a couple others now
who've agreed with my assessment.

Surely you can't be serious.

Yes I am.
And I told you not to call me Shirley.

Aw...but it would be fun!

Pre-emptive strike.

Of course I can. And stop calling me Shirley.

Stop stealing my lines!

Same time as the 3:00 parade, then.

Yes!

Now that, I didn't know.

I keep telling people my TRs are educational...
but no one believes me.

Effort? What is this "effort" you speak of?

I dunno. I'm too lazy to check.

No comparison. So much better.

That stupid hat never should've
been there in the first place.

Probably state workers. I can say that, you know.

Yes. Yes you can.


I used to work for the Govm't. I understand.

Nah. You're totally trying to pick your nose there.

Caught!!

Ugh. I hope they keep this one. I've heard the one in DCA isn't as well-done, but the Twilight Zone theme is done perfectly here.

I've heard the same thing.
I really hope they leave it alone.

I bet he said, "Thanks for dropping in."

Sorry for the shock to the system.

Dehydration.

Atta boy!

Then why did you ask?

Well, I knew.
But deep down,
I don't think you did.

Giddy, indeed. Giddiness abounds. We are awash in the giddy.

Sorry, I have no idea what I'm talking about.

That's okay.
Nobody does.

Ever.







ever.

So, slightly less than the cost of the emergency rain ponchos then.

Slightly...
But not much.

It is. Every little bit of theming is cool.

I'll tell you where to hove...oh, right, you said not to do that.

Hey!

I got to be the spy once!

You did??

So.... I suppose you don't go on it anymore.

I hear ya. I didn't bother going in there. I really enjoy the movies, but I don't need to memorize every single creature's name.

Pretty much.
I won't bother going again.

She probably likes the way your shirts smell like you.



Wait, that can't be right. Beats me.

She likes that she can wear them all the time
and wash them and wear them out
and then she doesn't have to buy new ones.



I however, am not so fortunate.

You are a stronger man than I. Good call on the onion rings, though.

Those rings were soooo good.
But I want that chicken now.

No one to blame but yourself there. Some older English dictionaries translate "salad" directly as "boring".

I know, I know.
I just felt weird only ordering rings.
Had to have something else
for appearances sake.

Famous last words.

"There's no bus, but you can get the next hovercraft."

Meh. Been there done that.
Once you've ridden one hovercraft,
you've ridden 'em all.

(I really did!)

Makes sense to me. That's what I do with my pint glasses. Good memories.

Welcome to my world.

I don't like your world!

Please do! And document the result. Preferably with video.

You'd like that, wouldn't you.
You're hoping the "wench" in question
is extremely fit with an oh-so-short temper.

No shock, but it did taste a little dusty. Now there's a big streak right in the middle of the screen, making this view a little blurry. It's right next to the dried snot from when I sneezed four days ago. Too much information?

I'm gonna go ahead and file this one under "Pass."

Well, if you must...

http://www.hulu.com/watch/26211

So considerate of you to not
link to a YouTube site!
You know I can't watch YouTube
at work and you did that just for me!!


Oh. By the way. Hulu doesn't work in Canada.
So I'll never know what you posted there.

Overfed with what? People who pool-hop at resorts? People who bring last year's refillable mug?

It's only fitting, don't you think?
There are some crimes which simply
cannot be condoned.

I admit, I had to think about it for a while. The barbs you guys like to trade back and forth.

Too late! That's gag's been taken!

Gah!

It was weird.
My reaction was more "huh".

But if I'd been on a beach,
or swimming.....


<pkondz runs screaming from water
and doesn't stop until he's three
miles inland.>

I completely understand! I'd be doing the same thing. So much fun!

Guess what? All bad things do, too.

Well, you would know.

Excellent DIS meet!

Short but oh-so-sweet.

They look good to me! Illuminations is a really difficult show to photograph, in my opinion.

I agree. I need to find a higher vantage spot....
I think.

You sleep in till 7:00 a.m.

4 minutes.

Um...Uh...Magic Kingdom?

Sure. The guard thinks you look constipated.

No idea. The horse-dawn carriage on Main St.?

Be Our Guest

If you passed up a Dole Whip, it was probably the wrong choice. Ice cream sandwich with two cookies as the sandwich?

Buzz Lightyear?

No idea what you're going for here. 7 Dwarfs Mine Train.

Noted.

Reminds me of a favorite saying of my old boss: Feel free to think outside the box! But please remain within the Circle of Sanity.

I like that!

I did. And congratulations on your new acquisition! Your road to world domination is opening up plenty of new opportunities.

I'm trying to scoop up as much as
I can before Trump does.

First time I saw the photo. That one was pretty obvious.

It was.
But I was wondering if anyone might skip
right by it anyway.

 

[pkondz]

WOW! Talk about a day you had there!

It was a tad full.

I have heard mixed reviews on the new Soarin. It's disappointing when the original was so great.

Yeah, I was so looking forward to it.
And then... poop.

I hate onion rings and those look good even to me! DANG!

I'm not a huge fan.
Frequently I'll think I want some
and then when I get them.... Meh.

But these were really good!

Mmmm. Ice Cream. Delicious. And smart move not overeating considering the tour you were about to take!

I kept hearing my Mom.
"You can't swim for an hour!"

Good thing I was more or less sinking.

The Dive tour sounds like SO much fun.

It is! I think I will do this
every time I'm there solo.

I won't do it if I'm not, though.
At least I don't think so.

"So! Today, you can just wait for me
while I do DiveQuest. See you in three hours!"

I should have guessed it as I remembered it from your previous report!

I thought someone would.

And the contest:
1. 7am
2. 3 minutes
3. Magic Kingdom
4. Yes
5. You take the train to the back of the park.
6. Skipper Canteen
7. Is it possible that you have never had a Dole Whip? That seems wrong?
8. Haunted Mansion
9. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Noted.
But you may.... just may want to change
your answer to number seven.
Especially when I posted that I had one
just the day before.

Oh My! I actually caught it this time. Like one of the only times ever. AND I didn't have to go back to look. . . I saw it on the first read through. I wouldn't mind seeing a movie with that in the title sequence!

My movies are always Oscar worthy.

Oscar Mayer, but still...

 

[franandaj]

OK, so I would like to do one of those full blown replies with multi quotes and such but I am just too pressed for time and want to get my answers in before it is too late!

I would have liked to have quoted with a comment your cute little Paul McCartney deal, someone beat me to it with the album cover.

Thanks for clarifying that the bears were CGI. I wouldn't know what real bears really do, they live up in the Mountains (brown bears, not polar) and I'm about 50 miles away from the mountains (near the beach, as you know) but we see them on the news when they are caught on surveillance cameras rifling through the trash. Either that or lounging in people's jacuzzis. I've only seen Soarin' from the Middle section so I have yet to experience the Leaning Taj of Mahal.

You should have asked me about the Int'l gateway....as an owner at BCV, I know that the only way into Epcot from that resort is through there. I believe even the Joffrey's Coffee stand in Canada is open at that time.

I fear that eventually ToT at DHS is on the chopping block as well. They just need more attractions there before it will happen. Because they are paying a royalty on the Twilight Zone franchise, eventually they will convert it to something for which they own the rights. The reason Guardians of the Galaxy is such a great commodity is that Universal has the rights to Marvel characters East of the Mississippi. However GotG came out after the contract was signed so it is Disney's property, free and clear.

I'm glad you got to try the onion rings, they are superb!

Did you know that at B&C they have smaller versions of those giant sundaes? So you could have ordered a small version of the No Way Jose. I'm not a fan of bananas, but I'm glad you enjoyed it!

It took me over 24 hours for the "barbaric" thing to solidify. Har-de Har har har. Glad you got to have fun doing the Epcot dive thing again.

You tried some of the things at F&W that I really liked, I felt the same way about the Chicken and Dumplings. Mine is much, much better!

I thought your pictures of Illuminations were great!

Bonus points

Don't I get any bonus points for being the first to alert you to the Harley Store at the Springs?

1. The usual... what time do I get up?

I'm going to say 6:30 since you got to bed early

2. How long do I wait for that first bus?

7 minutes

3. Which park do I visit?
Hint: It's Magic Kingdom.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say Magic Kingdom....

4. Do I go through the metal detector again?

Yes

5. What's my first ride.
Hint: Think a little deeper. Outside the box a little.

Little Mermaid, under the sea journey. My first thought was, "Hmmm, there is no Momma Odie themed ride at MK"

6. Why yes, I do have a lunch ADR.
And it's in the park! Guesses?

Be Our Guest

7. I try a new-to-me ice cream treat.
What is it?

Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich

8. What ride do I FP... but don't use it.

Space

9. What ride do I FP... and use.
Hint: I know what I said. Read it again.

Peter Pan

Bonus: Did you see it? You did, didn't you?
I mean it was really obvious.
Be vaguely vague in your specificity.

Yes I did. Nice that you have branched out into wrought iron

And if you tell me when you noticed
I'll throw you a few more points.
Sometimes the obvious ones
are overlooked at first.

I saw it right away. In fact I read it on my phone before anyone had replied, but the next day was when I was leaving for our weekend getaway/killer bandfest so I didn't have time to comment. In fact I haven't had time until now and I even started this reply probably 24 hours ago and am just finishing it up!

Whew! Only about three more to go before I can get back to my own!

 

[pkondz]

Hi Pokndz
Thought I would get in seen it while i remember where I seen it .I seen a sign for Pkondz studios on your update in a photo of the studios sign.

Hey, Mac.
We're branching out.

Little bit behind

Oh, man. You're preaching to the converted.

but we where quite here for Halloween as well never got one visit this time

Not even one?
How many do you usually get?

So like a few on this board will have to force oneself to eat the leftover chocolates.

Tragic. Simply. Tragic.

Don't know what the diferance was this year may have been the rain.

It certainly affected us over here.
Luckily not too much, though.

Great update lots of good photos.

Thanks!

Shame about your poker chip if it don't turn up at least you won't have long until you return so you can get a replacement

I believe it's what fathers try do best when they are on vacation without their loved one's they by them lot's of thoughtfull surprise gifts to give on your return .

It's what we do.
It's a rule.

You can never have too much ice cream in a hot climate.

This is a rule.
Perhaps even a law.

It didn't work though didn't get any tast sensation when I liked the screen.

No?
Try harder.

Being from a foreign land I thought the flight over california was good enough old soaring for me.Have not done the new one and looks like unless you get the middle seats it is very badly distorted and not up to Disneys usual standards

I liked the old one too.
The film needed a good cleaning, though.

is it me or is this happening a lot with their new upgrades.

<sigh> You're not the first person to ask that.

I sometimes wonder what avitar land is going to be like.

I saw a bit from the bus area.
It looks.... pretty spectacular.

Three years too late,I have seen the film but would have to watch it again before i attended the area just to compare it to the film.

I just happened to watch it a few days ago.
It's still good.

Hello answers coming up

1 06:30 hrs got to meet welcome show.
2 12 mins for the bus
3 Magic Kingdom
4 Yes a single man with a back pack will always be directed to the suspicious looking persons gateway to the world.
5 You hitch a ride on the main street fire engine to the castle.
6 Be our guest for adr
7 Just too many ice cream's to chose from keep it simple Micky bar.
8 Pirotes of the Caribbean
9 Huanted Mansion.

Noted.

 

[pkondz]

1. 6:55

2. 3 minutes

3. Magic Kingdom.

4. yes. Still no sucker upon completion

5. People mover (maybe not quite outside the box, but that's just my thinking because it's one of my absolute favorite rides.)

6. Plaza

7. Mickey pants sundae

8.Buzz.

9. 7DMT

Noted.

Here's a bunch!!!! ( extra credit points for being a "sucker"?

Sure! Thanks!

Bonus: now you're "projecting" your projects? are they for in-flight entertainment? straight to video? theater? regardless... awesome

IMAX.

Do you need an exact time? or like, when I was reading it and trying to tell my kids to be quiet and my youngest to quit climbing on me? hahaha!
It was pretty prominent to me...

That's what I was looking for.

 

[pkondz]

You gotta factor in the time conversion going from Canadian to US. 2 minutes US time is 5 minutes Canadian.

After this election, 2 minutes US
is now 6 minutes Canadian.

 

[pkondz]

I read your report last night, but photobucket must have been having a problem, ,so I couldn't see any picture- on 2 different devices and 3 different browsers! But I checked back this morning, and they are all there!

Yeah, PB was down for maintenance that night.
I was trying to read Mark's TR and had to give up.

Love PKONDZ studios!

We figure we can corner the animated market.

And of course all your ride photos.

Thanks!

I'm not sure if I commented before, but Splash is still my favorite!

Thanks! I'm particularly proud of that one.

Sorry your lost your poker chip.

Ah well. Easy come...

It looks like you had plenty of yummy food- those onion rings look heavenly!

Oh, man. They were soooo good!

Can't wait to hear more!

Got a few TRs to catch up on,
but then a new chapter will be on its way!