Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[pkondz]

Hmm, that's a bit disappointing. Although I've never done it, I've always had the impression they were helpful with that kind of thing.

They didn't seem overly... enthusiastic when I called.
Probably get lots of calls just like that.

Still... I really wonder if it went anywhere
past that phone call.
"Yes sir. I'll notify housekeeping." <click!>
"What was that about?"
"I dunno. I already forgot."

They need to get these out east! Too bad I didn't know about them the summer before last when I was in Calgary. They have one in the Chinook Centre, and I was in that mall! However, they do deliver anywhere in Canada (or the USA for that matter). I wonder if the quality would be the same after bumping around a Canada Post truck for a week.

Actually had a similar conversation
last time I mentioned them.
Someone (forgot who...)
wanted them shipped.
But... stale cookies?

Nah.

Wow, that is good. I usually fly Air Canada (my company pays for it, so...) and there's no chance of them boarding for at least 40 minutes after a plane arrives.

Now you know there's a big difference
in service between those two airlines!

Man, if that room could talk, well, let's just say that I'm sure the stories would not be Disboards appropriate, so moving along...

Oh I know!
But you're right.... no talking about politics.

Glad I'm not the only one. Maybe we need to start a support group for girly man drinkers.

DISdads Girly-man Drinkers Club.

Has a ring to it.

Wow, how did that happen. I guess if you throw darts at the wall long enough, eventually something will hit the board.

1. 7:45am
2. morning
3. gelato
4. Yes
5. A&W
6. 2:00pm
7. pasta

Noted.

That's it for now. If you'll excuse me, I have a hankering for quesadillas. Must be because I have been picturing them in my mind for so long now.

So? Did you get one?

 

[pkondz]

Nice bike!! I really like the black wheels.

Thanks!

That cookie does look good.

You have no idea...

Glad you landed not too late

15 minutes isn't bad, I don't think.
Unless you're in Toronto
and only have 45 minutes or so....

Great room, crazy but fun theme. Is that a thing at that hotel? Are all the rooms like that or are they all different?

It's a thing.
They have two Superior theme rooms
(that was one, the other is Roman)
and about a dozen different "regular"
theme rooms.
They also have normal rooms.

Love the tub! Is that the faucett??? Awesome!

1. What time do we get up?-----------7am
2. Do I charge my camera
in the morning or wait til later?---------wait till later
3. I grab a snack.
Gelato, Ice cream, or slush?----------gelato
4. Edmonton Harley.
Do I get my poker chip?------------yes
5. We grab lunch at a fast food place.
A&W, McDonalds, Wendy's or Burger King?-----------Mickey D's
6. Our next destination
is about a four hour drive away.
What time do we get there?-----------------2pm
7. What common food do we have
for dinner?--------------------------------------pizza

Oh... And you saw it, right?
But don't tell me here.
PM me.---sending

Noted. And got the PM!

 

[Terra Nova guy]

Now you know there's a big difference
in service between those two airlines!

I've heard many people say there's a difference. But I have never actually flown on Westjet, and it's nothing against them. Because my travel for work takes me from the east coast direct to Europe and beyond, the only airline flying that route is Air Canada (although Westjet recently started flying a couple routes, so we'll see if anything changes). With all my work travel, I have a lot of Aeroplan miles and all my trips to Florida I got using those, so again on AC. I would like to try Westjet someday and see the difference myself. I have a lot of international airlines to compare them with as well.

 

[SoccerDogWithEars]

So I showed the picture to Joe, and his response was "Ooh nice bike....but it's a Harley"

But we both agree that it's sweet looking.

Sorry I haven't been around much. Basically I've been teetering on the edge of the little shred of sanity I have left. Since I planned my wedding date while at my old job, I didn't consider/know that crunch time would fall during tax season and sheer craziness at work. It's.....been interesting to say the least.

On the plus side, Joe and I are now Annual Passholders!!! Did the math and it just made more sense. Though I think my credit card had a small heart attack.

I do read all your updates though, even if I don't respond!

 

[pkondz]

Rough weekend... and thwarted at all attempts to post. I'm glad you had a backup somewhere.

Got it done eventually though!

I don't wanna!

Well... ya gotta!

I like it!

Thanks!

Honestly, I think it looks great! I like the black look, and totally understand where you're coming from about the spokes. And with the powder coated rims, you really won't have to even polish the 7 spokes you have. While I like and appreciate chrome, I think it is something that can easily be overdone. Especially the extra plastic cheap looking chrome that they put on vehicles like the Chevrolet LTZ packages... but I digress.

Hmmm.... sounds like a story there...

The black bike with the chrome emblem accents really works. Again, I like it!

Thanks again!

But why didn't you just get another new red shirt to wash with them so that you could dye them an even shade of pink/red? They're salvageable if you're secure in your manhood to wear pink shorts!

Pink I can wear.
I don't... but not because I can't.
But... pink mottled from stain?

No.

Well, there are worse things to forget.

Oh? Like?

At least you weren't all that late when it was all said and done. Like you said, that was a pretty impressive job of getting the plane cleared and ready to go again.

That's WestJet for ya.
They actually try.

I'm with you. I like my beer, but sometimes a fruity drink just hits the spot.

Welcome to the DISdads Girly-drink Club!

Not only did I pretend what it looks like, I tasted it too. Sorry Ruby!

So that's why there was a piece missing!

Lucky you! I'm sure there were a few interesting things to see... but yeah, it's a mall.

There actually are...
but that's next post.

7:30

Wait till later... and it bites you in the butt.

Ice cream

Yes

Wendy's

2 pm

Salad

Noted.

Sent

Got it!

 

[pkondz]

I am not a bike person, but it looks pretty slick! And I am glad you picked out a plate you like!

Thanks!
And I still don't know if I'm going
to go through with it.

Valid points against have been raised!

I kind of love the room. It is hilariously fun! And the jacuzzi has a waterfall!?!? What more do you need in life?

That's about it, isn't it?

My vote is always drink what you like. Who cares if its a scotch on the rocks or a peach margarita. You're the one drinking it.

Exactly!
No one cares if you drink Coke
and the next person drinks Root Beer.
So why do you care
what alcoholic drink I'm having?

I hate it when a restauratn is known for something, like the steak, and it isn't REALLY good. That just bugs me. Clearly that delicious looking well plated quesadilla makes up for it though!

Good point!

And yes. That quesadilla looked good, no?

And for my guesses:
1. 7am
2 I feel like you wait to charge it. I also feel like this charger isn't going to actually be compatible after all.
3. Gelato
4. Yes
5. Burger King
6. 2:30pm
7. Pizza

Noted.

And yes, I did see it. But I had to go back to find it. So I don't feel like I earned it enough to send a PM. lol

Oh, I expect people to have to go back and look.
Where'd the fun be otherwise?

If you feel like PMing for the points,
please do.

 

[pkondz]

Hi Pokndz

Hey Mac!

Well I am well impressed by your bike the wheels make it.Definatly looks mean with the black wheels.

Thanks! And I totally agree.
I couldn't get the point of having a totally
blacked out bike.... with bright wheels.

Also no room for any passengers unless you have a spare seat stashed some where.

There's a story there.
On my first bike, I asked the family
if they'd like to go for rides.
They all were very enthusiastic.

So I paid about $1,000 extra
for a two up seat, passenger foot pegs
and a sissy bar with padded back rest.

Kay went once and "was embarrassed"
her friends would see.
Elle liked it... but only went once.
Ruby never went.

So... I decided to save the $$ this time.

Just curious is that a couple of compressed air point's on your wall behind the machine.

Just hot and cold water faucets.
They look different because I have
quick hose release attachments on them.

There's nothing wrong with liking flavoured alcohol drinks these Cocktails tend to be a lot stronger than normal drinks.

Do they? I suppose they could.
I'm actually not a fan of the alcohol taste.
I'm fine getting the drinks without any.

Don't know what to say about your room it is different it looks it is suposed to be a troplcal island.

It's labeled as "Polynesian".

Your spa bath is that supposed to be a sea cave or just a rocky outcrop.

Rocky outcrop.

I think the name of the hotel gives it away I bet there was plenty of different themed room styles in the place.

There's about a dozen different themes.
I liked this one the best.

 

[cinderkelly]

I had every intention of posting before the kid and I went on our trip but time got in the way and it didn't get done ( obviously). I wanted to vote on your bike plate but not for one that was listed, it was something you said in your last update "I move". I thought that would be a cool plate IMOVE.

Anyhow, I am not one to get overly excited about motorcycles but I must say that is one sexy bike you've got there! I love the lines of it, kinda reminds me of a Lamborghini.

That is some swanky hotel room you had! I think I've seen that place on a Travel Channel show.

1. 6:30am
2. Wait till later to charge the camera
3. Slush
4. Poker chip? Yes
5. Wendy's
6. 1:00
7. Spaghetti and meatballs

 

[Mac Brew]

Hi Pkondz
It's competition time so here goes with my answers.

1. 07:00 hrs wake up time
2. You will want to check that the charger actually works so you plug in the new charger first thing.
3. Gelato is the new in thing, you can get ice cream any where
4. Can't resist visiting the local Harley store so yes for the poker chip.
5. A & W for your quick meal.
6.13:00 hrs a rival time at your mistery destination.
7. A Chinese take away out of a box
I saw it and PMned your self.

 

[irene_dsc]

Lemme know whatcha think.

Very cool. I'm not used to seeing so much black on a bike!

Those shorts....
There was no helping them.
They came out a gorgeous shade of pink...
and were subsequently tossed
unceremoniously into the trash.
Farewell, faithful servant.
You left us all too soon.

I had a feeling. Fresh red dye is nasty...

I didn't need to charge the camera now
and didn't want to risk
leaving it at home!

That would be bad...

I must admit to feeling a bit sad to let it go.

Groan

The steak?

Meh.

Not bad enough to send back,
not good enough to make
me want to come back.

Sad for a steakhouse

Questions, next round:

1. What time do we get up?

2. Do I charge my camera
in the morning or wait til later?

3. I grab a snack.
Gelato, Ice cream, or slush?

4. Edmonton Harley.
Do I get my poker chip?

5. We grab lunch at a fast food place.
A&W, McDonalds, Wendy's or Burger King?

6. Our next destination
is about a four hour drive away.
What time do we get there?

7. What common food do we have
for dinner?

Oh... And you saw it, right?
But don't tell me here.
PM me.

1. 7:15
2. morning
3. Gelato
4. Yes! Hope reigns eternal...
5. Wendy's - you want a Frosty
6. 2 pm
7. Italian?

I saw it - PM incoming!

 

[afwdwfan]

Hmmm.... sounds like a story there...

Well... not really. I just think the plastic chrome trim looks like crap. When I got my truck I specifically ordered an LT and added the things I wanted from the LTZ package just so I didn't have to pay an extra 2 grand or whatever it was to have plastic chrome trim everywhere. I actually liked the paint matched door handles and black mirrors better than the obviously fake crap.

But I've also got an older 1993 Chevy truck. Back when they used this stuff known as metal to build them... I've got chrome bumpers and a billet grille. I like chrome, but it is best in moderation and, you know, not the plastic faux chrome. Also known as chrap.

Oh? Like?

I don't know. I forget.

Welcome to the DISdads Girly-drink Club!

Terry is the president. He likes pink drinks with rose petals in them.

 

[DonnaBeeGood]

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[irene_dsc]

Forgot to mention that it was a beautiful quesadilla. Full of cheesy goodness.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Ok, first, who is Ruth? Second, your room at Fantasy land looks like some of the rooms at a "car motel" in Okinawa, which I have mentioned before. Interesting start to your trip.

Questions:
1, You actually sleep in and don't get up until 9
2. You wait until later. Did they sell you the correct cord?
3. Hmmm cosmopolitan guy that you are I will say gelato
4. Yes you get a chip
5. A&W
6. You get in at 5:30
7. Spaghetti
8. Yes


Nice bike, BTW. I like the wheels. Good choice on the plates. Congrats to Liesa. Being the dork that I am, I looked at it and thought it was OP Nerd. I kept thinkkng, "what does he mean by OP and why would a nerd ride a Harley"?

 

[Mrs T 2009]

That hotel name is perfect: Fantasyland Hotel!
Plus, that room is so pretty! Are they all themed rooms similar or different to that one?

1. 7:15am

2. In the morning

3. Gelato

4. Yes

5. We grab lunch at a fast food place.
Wendy's

6. 6:30 pm

7. pasta
-if that is too broad a guess, let me know and I will change it.

Yes, I saw.. PMing shortly.

 

[pkondz]

Got to say I am loving the room.

Nice, isn't it!

 

[pkondz]

Fine. Fast-forwarding now...

Next time, I'm putting in dancing girls.
Hot dancing girls.

You'll miss it.


Serve you right.

But...where are you going to put all of your baseball cards?

The rotten kids took them
for their bikes!

Honestly? It looks like a motorcycle to me. I know nothing about them and wouldn't really know what makes a good one or a bad one. Probably will never ride one in my life. And if I did, it would probably have baseball cards in the spokes (until they got shredded 3 seconds later).

But, I like that YOU like it.

That works for me!

(playing cards being recovered
for mailing to you.)

Please tell me you actually did that
when you were a kid?

Please accept the condolences of a grateful nation.

They gave their all.

I prefer a good Viking funeral, myself. Next time, send it out to sea in a boat and see if you can hit it with a flaming arrow. That would be cool.

I'll have to learn how to post videos....

And yes, I'm assuming there will be a next time when you irrevocably stain your shorts red.

Well, that's disappointing. They have been great about items I've left behind in the past.

I was pretty disappointed. I'm sure it was still there.
Oh, well.

You know what? You have mentioned those before, and I plumb forgot. Shame on me.

I am so disappointed in you.


Tragic.

Try a cookie? Fine. If I absolutely have to. There's that pushy thing again.

Uh, huh.
Really had to twist your arm
on that one, huh?

Thank you for noticing.

Well. There's an achievement. I bet there's a Starbucks on every floor.

lol. I checked and... there is!

Fancy!

Not bad, right?

No judgment here. I drink girly coffee (i.e. coffee-flavored sugar drinks).

Okay. You can join the club.

Quesadilla, you say? Hmmm...

Ok, I think it's coming to me...yes, I think I've got it. Pizza without the sauce.

That's right! Never thought of that.
No wonder I'm not a huge fan.

What is it with usually solid bets coming up small? First Disney, and now steak?

I'm on a roll!


How do I get off?

Oh, look! A genuine J.C. Penney store! And a GNC!

Yup. Pretty much.

Oh, no. I didn't feel like that.



Oh, wait. Yes I did.

And they say romance is dead.

Oh it was dead all right.

Roadkill on the side of the road, dead.

7:00 a.m.

In the morning. Leaving it behind has you spooked, so you make sure you have a full charge.

Gelato seems more specific than the others, so I'll go with that.

Yes! I am an eternal optimist. Except when it comes to your shorts.

A&W. At least you can get a root beer float.

4:37 p.m.

Burgers?

Noted.

PM is forthcoming, forthwith.

Got it!

 

[pkondz]

I've heard many people say there's a difference. But I have never actually flown on Westjet, and it's nothing against them. Because my travel for work takes me from the east coast direct to Europe and beyond, the only airline flying that route is Air Canada (although Westjet recently started flying a couple routes, so we'll see if anything changes). With all my work travel, I have a lot of Aeroplan miles and all my trips to Florida I got using those, so again on AC. I would like to try Westjet someday and see the difference myself. I have a lot of international airlines to compare them with as well.

A sterling example was just the other day.
Did you hear the story of how Air Canada dumped a plane load of passengers in Fredericton and told them they couldn't feed them... and a WestJet pilot bought them all pizza?

http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/westjet-pilot-orders-pizza-for-rerouted-air-canada-passengers-1.3286897

I have my own stories, too.
Pretty much everyone in my industry will always choose WestJet over Air Canada.

 

[pkondz]

So I showed the picture to Joe, and his response was "Ooh nice bike....but it's a Harley"

Well... that's something!

But we both agree that it's sweet looking.

Thanks!

Sorry I haven't been around much. Basically I've been teetering on the edge of the little shred of sanity I have left. Since I planned my wedding date while at my old job, I didn't consider/know that crunch time would fall during tax season and sheer craziness at work. It's.....been interesting to say the least.

Pretty much figured you'd be busy.
I haven't forgotten about your PJ either.
I will get to it to see what you've been up to!
(possibly even tonight.)

On the plus side, Joe and I are now Annual Passholders!!! Did the math and it just made more sense. Though I think my credit card had a small heart attack.

Sorry about the credit card,
but "Woot!" on the AP!

I do read all your updates though, even if I don't respond!

Glad you've managed to follow along!

 

[pkondz]

I had every intention of posting before the kid and I went on our trip but time got in the way and it didn't get done ( obviously).

Yeah! What's with that!
Do you have any idea how long I waited for you?

I wanted to vote on your bike plate but not for one that was listed, it was something you said in your last update "I move". I thought that would be a cool plate IMOVE.

Hey! Not bad!

Bonus points awarded.

Anyhow, I am not one to get overly excited about motorcycles but I must say that is one sexy bike you've got there!

Thanks!
(You're really working hard
for those bonus points, huh?)

I love the lines of it, kinda reminds me of a Lamborghini.

Okay. I give up.

Have some more bonus points.

That is some swanky hotel room you had! I think I've seen that place on a Travel Channel show.

It's possible.
It was fairly... large
and swanky.

No complaints!

1. 6:30am
2. Wait till later to charge the camera
3. Slush
4. Poker chip? Yes
5. Wendy's
6. 1:00
7. Spaghetti and meatballs

Noted.