Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[pkondz]

Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation




Welcome to the TR!

For those of you who've followed me
over from my previous TR...


Why?
(But I really appreciate you being here!)



And to those of you who are new around here,
the crowd's mostly friendly,
just don't stick your fingers in their cage.

And.... I'm sorry. In advance.

For everything.



I'm going to get one thing
out of the way
right off the bat.

This is me:

Which one?
This was taken on my other solo trip,
last year.

I'm the one by myself of course.
Back row.
Looking smug.
Because everyone in front of me
is about to be soaking wet.


And that should be that.
You've taken one look
and decided to flee in horror.

Smart. Verrrrry smart.

(And sorry for scaring the children.)


What's this?
A few die-hards have decided
to stick around?

How decidedly odd.

Well, I gave you your chance to leave.
Now you and I are stuck with each other.
And I couldn't be more pleased.


Before we get into the
nuts and bolts of the TR.
The what happened where and when stuff...


I should probably actually go.


That's right. I haven't gone yet.
Although, it's quite possible
that by the time you see this,
I may be on my way.

As I write this, on a Sunday eve,
(now Monday morn’)
I have but three days to go until
lift off for Disney.


And I'm soooo hoping it goes a little
better than the first time I went...


Flash back to 1978.
(Yeah. I'm old as dirt. Sue me.)

Little pkondz is lying in bed
in his parents' house in Canada.
It's the night after Christmas,
but he's too excited to sleep.

"Ohmygosh, ohmygosh, ohmygosh!
I'm going to Disney World!"

And I couldn't sleep!
And we were leaving before dawn.
(Granted, in Canada that could be any time.
Just take my word for it that it was early.)
What's a boy to do?
Pretend he's not going.
Yeah! That'll work!
"Nah. I'm not going to Disney.
Ha. Ha. Of course not. Don't be silly.
That's way too good to be true.
Nope. Not <yawn> going.
N'unh uh. Not... going..... to.... Dis...zzzzzzzzz"


(Quick! How many of you just yawned?
Not because I wrote <yawn>,
but because you're bored out of your minds???)


A few hours later,
Mom is waking me.
I still remember this like it was yesterday.
(Just don't ask me to remember yesterday.)
I actually said: "Why? Where are we going?"

Half in a stupor
(Hey! That's like me now, all the time!)
I got dressed and made my way
to the kitchen.
Half asleep, I ate my cereal.
"The taxi's here!" Someone called out.
"pkondz, go outside and get in the cab
so he knows we're coming."
So I did.

I plodded out to the cab
and plunked myself in the backseat.
The cabbie reversed the car out of the
driveway and into the street.
"Where are you going!?!?!" I cried out.
Thankfully I wasn't completely asleep.
The driver stopped, and pulled back
into the driveway.


It was years later before my parents
even found out that this had happened.


Eventually, the rest of the family came out
and we were on our way.

The story doesn't quite end there.
Upon arrival at Orlando.
Or maybe it was Tampa.
Whatever.
Upon arrival in Florida,
my Mom took a better look at me
in the light of day.
"Are you all right? And where are your new pants?"
My Mom had bought me new pants,
expressly for this trip.
But, since we weren't "going anywhere"
I hadn't dared to put them on.
And that's not all.

"What's the matter with you?" She asked.
"I'm hot!" I complained.
"It's not that ho..... Are you...
Are you wearing Long Johns???"

I was.

I did a really good job of convincing
myself we weren't going anywhere.


And just in case the term Long Johns
is foreign to some of you.
Here's an example:

Toasty.


Okay. Enough of the past.
Let's talk about the future.
The imminent future.
And the title of this TR.

The title.
This trip hasn't even happened yet,
but it's already had some highs and lows.

I'm married to a wonderful woman named Ruby.
You'll get to know her a bit better later on.

I love her to pieces, but....
she's not a big fan of Disney.
And I'm partially to blame for that.

She was okay with going,
until I broke her.


Our second trip with the DDs.
Third for Ruby and her fourth overall.

The DDs were 8 and 12 at the time.
I wanted to show them as much
of Disney as I possibly could.
It was rope drop to late.
Every. Day.
I think on day 3 or 4 Ruby put her foot down.
"You go!" She said. "I'm going to do laundry
and sit by the pool."
And she did.
And it was her favourite day.


Fast forward to a few months ago.
Several of my DIS friends are
traveling to the World this fall.
Wouldn't it be nice to see
some of them?

But I need to take care of Ruby.
So a plan was hatched.
We'd go spend two days at Disney,
then maybe drive down to the Keys.
Always wanted to do that.

And she said 'yes'.
Woot!
But wait....

"Just throwing this out there." I said.
"But... how about a cruise?"
And she said 'yes'.
Woot!

I began to make plans.

I was at work on a break.
I had three windows open on the screen.
WestJet Airlines for the flights...
DCL for the cruise...
Disney for... well, Disney.

I had the flights picked,
the cruise (and cabin!) picked,
but the Disney web site was acting up.
As soon as it settles down,
I'll book this thing.

It was then that I received a text.
"Luna" (our new puppy) "hurt her leg.
"Going to emergency vet."

She had broken her leg.
Needed X-rays (cha-ching)
and surgery (CHA-CHING!!)

Wasn't too expensive.
Only a bit more than a Disney Cruise.

Trip.
Canceled.

We weren't happy.
But me? More so.
I really was hoping to meet
a couple of special folks.

Alas.

And then Ruby did what Ruby does.
"Can we maybe do something local?" She asks.
"What did you have in mind?" I query.
"How about a quick trip to Banff?" She says.
"Yes! We can do that!"

So we're going to Banff.

Wait a second!
You said you were going to Disney!
LIES!!!!


Wait! Wait! I am going to Disney!
Just hold on a second.

So we're going to Banff.
But I was still moping about
missing out on meeting some people.

"Well." Ruby says. "Do you have enough
points to fly down by yourself?"

Hello!

I do and I did and I am.
Ruby's the best
and I know how lucky I am.


So here's the itinerary.
I fly down to Disney on Wednesday.
Fly back on Sunday.
Gather up Ruby, then fly to Edmonton, AB
on Monday.
Grab a car and see the Rockies.
Back on Saturday.

A dual whirl-wind trip!
With more highs and lows coming up.


Such as... (speaking of lows)
I made an unpleasant discovery yesterday morning.
But in hindsight, I'm glad it happened now,
as opposed to me finding out later.

Elle (DD19) is attending University.
She has money to pay for it through
work, and money her completely
awesome parents saved up for her.

But she doesn't have a chequing account
and her credit card limit is too low.
So I put her tuition, et al, on my card
and then she pays me back.
I get points on my card, so I'm happy.


This morning, I decide to check
my credit card
to see if the bill has gone through.
Yep. There it is.
Along with about eight cash withdrawals.
For about $25 each.
(with accompanying $5 cash advance fees)
For a total of just over $270.
In Ukrainian hryvnias. (No idea. It's their money.)

I called the credit card company
and....

Yes, they said they'd reverse the charges.
And they canceled my card.
The one with all the reservations on it.
(Does this sound familiar, @SnowWhiteOz ?)
They're sending me a new card...
And if I'm lucky, I'll get it Tuesday.
If not....

I'm not sure what I'll do yet.


Wish me luck!





You're still reading?
Why?
It's done!
I've got to actually do the vacation
before I can write about it.

Oh.
I know.
You want to know about the contest.
And if you've been around for a while....
It's because you know there's an actual...


Prize.


Yes. Prize.
There will be chocolate.
And.... something else.
Wanna know what?
I can't tell you!
Not just because I'm secretive, (I am)
but because I don't know what it is yet!

I have no idea how this contest will be run yet.
I'll figure that out during/after the trip.

But to start you off
(and give you something to do)
I'll give you some warm up questions.
Fun part is, I don't know the answer
to some of these yet myself!

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully)
hit a park the same day.

2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember?

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.


And for my loyal readers...
I actually started this contest on the last TR.
Anyone who suggested a title gets a point.
Best suggestion wins 5 points.
@cinderkelly wins 3 points because that was
close to what I had originally thought for the title.

Steppesister - Canadian Buffoon's Food and Wine Adventure - 1 point
SnowWhiteOz - Canadian Buffoon's Monumental Vacation - 1 point
MAGICFOR2 - Canadian Bafoon takes a real nap. Or
- Around the World in 3 Days, Canadian Bafoon's Gastronomical Adventure - 1 point
cinderkelly - Canadian Buffoon's So Low Adventure part Deux - 3 points
Curiouser&curiouser! - Canadian Buffoon's Daffy & Delicious Disney Vacation - 1 point
Mrs T 2009 - Canadian Buffoon's Solo Disney Sleepathon Vacation. Or
- Canadian Buffoon's First real sleep, Disney-style - 1 point
jandlinz - Canadian Buffoon's No Time Like the Present Vacation. Or
- Canadian Buffoon's No Time Like the Present, Last Minute Vacation! - 1 point
DonnaBeeGood - Canadian Buffoon's Astounding Dismeet Vacation! - 1 point
Captain_Oblivious -
- Canadian Buffoon's East To West Extravaganza
- Canadian Buffoon Goes To Epcot Just To Stuff His Face
- Canadian Buffoon and the Quest For A Nap
- Canadian Buffoon Just Can't Stop Saying "Banff!" (Because "Banff!" Is Fun To Say)
- A Canadian Buffoon Walks Into A Bar...(and cries, "Ouch!")
- Canadian Buffoon and the German Schnitzel Kiosk - 1 point
franandaj - Canadian Buffoon's Bodacious Vacation. Or
- Canadian Buffoon's Mad Dash Vacation - 1 point
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - Canadian Buffoon's: Binge until you Banff Gastropalooza. Or
- Canadian Buffoon Encounters Food & Wine and Flora & Fauna and Great Big Rocks and Cliffs - 1 point
orangecats2 - Canadian Buffoon disappoints the English ladies - 5 points (I still laugh at that one.)
Terra Nova guy - Canadian Buffoon's Whiny Food Vacation - 1 point
SoccerDogWithEars - Canadian Buffoon's This Almost Didn't Happen Vacation. Or
- or Canadian Buffoon's Finally Once Again Solo Vacation - 1 point
MHSweb79 - Canadian Buffoon's Salute to All Nations (But Mosrly Canadia) - 1 point
juniorbugman - Meat, Greet and be Disney - 1 point
Mac Brew - Canadian Buffoon Went on a trip... - 1 point
natebenma - Doggone it! Canadian Buffoon Does Disney Solo. With a Little Help From His Friends - 1 point
DISNEYMOON10121991 - Canadian Bufffoon does it ALL in the Fall -meet, eat & drink his way back - 1 point



And that's it!
I hope you'll all come along
on this little adventure.
I can promise a few surprises
along the way.

Won't you join me?

Update 1. Back​

 

[pkondz]

Chapter 1. Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation
Update 1. Back
Chapter 2. Close to Home
Update 2. Come in Threes
Chapter 3. Fetch it to Ketch it
Chapter 4. Something Fishy
Chapter 5. Hey Bay-bee
Chapter 6. Well, Boo Who
Chapter 7. The Mighty Jungle
Chapter 8. Pulley for you, Mom.
Chapter 9. Home and Away.
Chapter 10. Here and There.
Chapter 11 . Savage Creatures.
Chapter 12 . Mini pre-trip real life update.
Chapter 13 . When I'm Calling You...
Chapter 14 . Life is a Highway... Part I.
Chapter 15. Life is a Highway... Part II.
Chapter 16. Ya Gotta Have Faith
Chapter 17. The End


Vegas Baby!
Chapter 1. Heart Palpitations, Vegas Style
Chapter 2. O My
Chapter 3.The End of the Rainbow


Real Life Update
South Central Musings

 

[cinderkelly]

Anyone who suggested a title gets a point.
Best suggestion wins 5 points.
@cinderkelly wins 3 points because that was
close to what I had originally thought for the title.

WOO HOO!!!!!

and I'm first! I'm first I'm first I'm first!!!!
I should get extra points for that

Now I'm actually going to go and read it

 

[SoccerDogWithEars]

For those of you who've followed me
over from my previous TR...


Why?

We ask ourselves that every day.

(Quick! How many of you just yawned?
Not because I wrote <yawn>,
but because you're bored out of your minds???)

Nope. I'm just skimming to get to the good stuff.

I plodded out to the cab
and plunked myself in the backseat.
The cabbie reversed the car out of the
driveway and into the street.
"Where are you going!?!?!" I cried out.
Thankfully I wasn't completely asleep.
The driver stopped, and pulled back
into the driveway.

That's....hilarious and terrifying at the same time.

I made an unpleasant discovery yesterday morning.
But in hindsight, I'm glad it happened now,
as opposed to me finding out later.

Elle (DD19) is attending University.

Oh the HORROR!!!!!! Why would she do that to you??
Oh, is that not the discovery? Never mind.

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?

5:38am

2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

both on time

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

No. And I'll have post a picture later, can't do that on my work pc.

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember?

Pop Century? I feel like you told us, but I'm too lazy to go look for it.

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

Magic Kingdom

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.

13 minutes

Won't you join me?

I mean, I've made it this far.....

 

[franandaj]

Present! Will Come back and read!

 

[natebenma]

Here!

Having survived a couple of solo trips with friends myself, I know you are in for some interesting times!

We have had a prior discussion about tuition payments in your country and mine. That's cute that you can put a semester on a credit card. But on the foreign fraudulent charges. We had that happen once when we returned from Florida. Someone had joined a Wine of the Month club and ordered a very nice bottle of Dom in addition to some other wines. We drink beer. So not us.

How is cute Luna doing BTW (and I apologize here for not appearing on your former trip report recently). Behind EVERYWHERE. Spent August on my summer project- driver's license for my son Nate, which he obtained (2nd try) 4 days before we dropped him off at college.

My too late title for your TR 2B: "Doggone it! Canadian Buffoon Does Disney Solo. With a Little Help From His Friends"

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully)
hit a park the same day.

5:21 am


2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

Both ontime


3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

Stamped. Surprised


4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember?

AoA

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

EP


6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.

4 minutes/9 minutes

 

[Curiouser&curiouser!]

(Quick! How many of you just yawned?
Not because I wrote <yawn>,
but because you're bored out of your minds???)

I did, but in my defense I am fighting a bad cold and not sleeping well.

Yes. Prize.
There will be chocolate.
And.... something else.
Wanna know what?
I can't tell you!
Not just because I'm secretive, (I am)
but because I don't know what it is yet!

Chocolate is enough for me! Anything else is just bonus! Not that I will win anyhow.

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully)
hit a park the same day.

2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember?

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.

1. 4:30 AM
2. I think you are going to get lucky and ALL flights will be on time!
3. Nope. And no bonus points!
4. Most people pinch them. Why are you squeezing them instead?! I am going All Star Sports!
5. Epcot
6. Total, or just this first day? I am going to go with just the first day and 11 minutes.

Curiouser&curiouser! - Canadian Buffoon's Daffy & Delicious Disney Vacation

Um. I can't help but notice that there are no points listed after this. I know it is a terrible title and all, but no points?!?! I am definitely not going to win THIS way!

Won't you join me?

Well, I do have a bit of free time on my hands . . .

 

[Mac Brew]

Hi Pokndz
I've booked marked this one..Looking forward to the report when you get back.

 

[Mac Brew]

Hello again Pkondz

Flight departure time from Winnipeg is 05 15 hours
Both flights on time
Passport stamped free to exit the country. Big smiley face your on your way.
Pop century resort.
Magic Kingdom
As it's the first bus time I will say 10 mins.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

For those of you who've followed me
over from my previous TR...


Why?

Eh, beats doing work.

I'm the one by myself of course.
Back row.
Looking smug.
Because everyone in front of me
is about to be soaking wet.

And because you're in Disney World by yourself. Lucky dog.

What's this?
A few die-hards have decided
to stick around?

How decidedly odd.

Well, I gave you your chance to leave.
Now you and I are stuck with each other.

I'm not sure which of us got the worse end of that deal.

I should probably actually go.

Well, when you gotta go, you gotta go.

There. Every TR needs some bodily function jokes. I'm pretty sure it's a law.

As I write this, on a Sunday eve,
(now Monday morn’)
I have but three days to go until
lift off for Disney.

"Ohmygosh, ohmygosh, ohmygosh!
I'm going to Disney World!"

And I couldn't sleep!

I still can't sleep when I'm going to Disney World the next day!

I actually said: "Why? Where are we going?"

I plodded out to the cab
and plunked myself in the backseat.
The cabbie reversed the car out of the
driveway and into the street.
"Where are you going!?!?!" I cried out.
Thankfully I wasn't completely asleep.
The driver stopped, and pulled back
into the driveway.


It was years later before my parents
even found out that this had happened.

That would have made for a much different trip! Especially with no pants.

My Mom had bought me new pants,
expressly for this trip.
But, since we weren't "going anywhere"
I hadn't dared to put them on.
And that's not all.

"What's the matter with you?" She asked.
"I'm hot!" I complained.
"It's not that ho..... Are you...
Are you wearing Long Johns???"

I was.

I hope it got better from there.

I'm married to a wonderful woman named Ruby.
You'll get to know her a bit better later on.

I love her to pieces, but....
she's not a big fan of Disney.

And that's not a deal-breaker? You guys have my admiration.

I wanted to show them as much
of Disney as I possibly could.
It was rope drop to late.
Every. Day.
I think on day 3 or 4 Ruby put her foot down.
"You go!" She said. "I'm going to do laundry
and sit by the pool."
And she did.
And it was her favourite day.

So it's your fault. Figures.

Actually, I'm just glad Julie agrees with the rope drop strategy.

Wouldn't it be nice to see
some of them?

DIS meets are great! Lots of cool people.

Wasn't too expensive.
Only a bit more than a Disney Cruise.

Trip.
Canceled.

But I was still moping about
missing out on meeting some people.

I know the feeling.

"Well." Ruby says. "Do you have enough
points to fly down by yourself?"

Hello!

I do and I did and I am.
Ruby's the best
and I know how lucky I am.

Oh, sure. I see where I rate.

(Kidding!)

So here's the itinerary.
I fly down to Disney on Wednesday.
Fly back on Sunday.
Gather up Ruby, then fly to Edmonton, AB
on Monday.
Grab a car and see the Rockies.
Back on Saturday.

A dual whirl-wind trip!
With more highs and lows coming up.

Sounds awesome! Both parts!

Such as... (speaking of lows)
I made an unpleasant discovery yesterday morning.

Oh. Um...blame the dog.

Along with about eight cash withdrawals.
For about $25 each.
(with accompanying $5 cash advance fees)
For a total of just over $270.
In Ukrainian hryvnias. (No idea. It's their money.)

Oh, man. That sucks. Glad the bank is working it out for you.

Yes, they said they'd reverse the charges.
And they canceled my card.
The one with all the reservations on it.

D'oh! This should be interesting.

Wish me luck!

Good luck!

I've got to actually do the vacation
before I can write about it.

Story checks out.

Fun part is, I don't know the answer
to some of these yet myself!

And I don't even know the questions yet! You go first.

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully)
hit a park the same day.

6:30 a.m.

2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

On time. I predict good things.

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

Sure, it gets stamped. And:

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember?

Let's see...I think you've stayed at All-Star Music and Pop Century before. So...All-Star Movies?

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

Hollywood Studios, since you can probably cover everything that's open in a couple of hours right now.

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.

4 minutes total. Residual effect from the Express Bus Pass.

I actually started this contest on the last TR.
Anyone who suggested a title gets a point.
Best suggestion wins 5 points.
@cinderkelly wins 3 points because that was
close to what I had originally thought for the title.

Darn. I thought my East/West Extravaganza was close.

Won't you join me?

Eh, I guess.



I mean, uh, sure! I can't wait!

 

[Princess Leia]

I'm here! Looking forward to your whistle stop trip. That's good you have got the fraudulent spending refunded on your credit card. I'm still trying to get the double payment back from when I registered for a Landry's card. Hope you have a fanastic trip(s).

 

[irene_dsc]

Are you wearing Long Johns???"

Bwahaha!

In Ukrainian hryvnias.

Never heard of them before. I will take your word for it! And they certainly don't belong on your credit card!

And they canceled my card.
The one with all the reservations on it.

Well, that should be interesting.

And if I'm lucky, I'll get it Tuesday.
If not....

And you didn't make that a contest question?

There will be chocolate.

Mmm....chocolate....

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?

4:38 am At least you should be caught up on sleep by now.

2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

On time

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

Yes, your passport gets stamped. And, do you look constipated?

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)

Pop Century

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

Epcot

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.

5 minutes. Because...pkondz...

I actually started this contest on the last TR.
Anyone who suggested a title gets a point.

And I just never came up with any good ideas...so much for a free point!

 

[SnowWhiteOz]

I shall comment when I get home from work today @pkondz but I wanted to make sure I claimed my spot on the first page!!!

 

[vrajewski10513]

I'm heeerrreeee!!! I'll be back later for comments, I figure I have until after your vacation, right??

 

[cinderkelly]

Why?
(But I really appreciate you being here!)

Why? Because we like you!

This is me:

Hi you!

That's right. I haven't gone yet.
Although, it's quite possible
that by the time you see this,
I may be on my way.

Two more sleeps!!

Trip.
Canceled.

I do and I did and I am.
Ruby's the best
and I know how lucky I am.

Ruby is awesome. She gets bonus points for that. There's no way in Hades my DH would suggest a solo trip.

This morning, I decide to check
my credit card
to see if the bill has gone through.
Yep. There it is.
Along with about eight cash withdrawals.
For about $25 each.
(with accompanying $5 cash advance fees)
For a total of just over $270.
In Ukrainian hryvnias. (No idea. It's their money.)

Oh no!

They're sending me a new card...
And if I'm lucky, I'll get it Tuesday.

Can't they overnight you a new card? Oh the drama has begun already! Good luck!

You're still reading?

Yes!

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully)

5:15am

Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

Both on time.

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expressi

No problem Mon. Yes.

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember

ASMusic

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

MK baby!

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.

6 min to. 10 min from

Best suggestion wins 5 points.
@cinderkelly wins 3 points because that was
close to what I had originally thought for the title.

I'll take this opportunity to shamelessly celebrate once again
Great minds think similarly

Won't you join me?

For shizzle

 

[Chrystmasangel]

WOO-HOO! I get to experience a Ponzi TR real time instead of binge reading! It's like Christmas morning!

Why?

Because... Well because I can!

just don't stick your fingers in their cage.

Or a light socket.

A few die-hards have decided
to stick around?

John McClane is nothing if not persistent

I plodded out to the cab
and plunked myself in the backseat.
The cabbie reversed the car out of the
driveway and into the street.
"Where are you going!?!?!" I cried out.
Thankfully I wasn't completely asleep.
The driver stopped, and pulled back
into the driveway.

This would have been like a backwards Home Alone.

I'm married to a wonderful woman named Ruby.

Are you sure she's not made up? I just spent 2 weeks reading The Never Ending TR from start to finish and didn't see a single sign of Ruby anywhere.

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully)
hit a park the same day.

6:20 am

2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

Winnipeg/toronto on time, Toronto/mco delayed

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

Yes it gets stamped and amusement expression on your face

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember?

Pop Century again because it doesn't share buses and you need to get a vip bus pass again because it's a quick trip.

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

MK

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.
3 minutes to the park and 5 minutes from the park

 

[juniorbugman]

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg? 5:15am
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully) hit a park the same day.

2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?
Winnipeg to Toronto delayed because we are supposed to have rain here on Wednesday but it should be cleared for your flight to Orlando.

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped? No - sad face.
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember? All Star Movies

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one? Hollywood Studios

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation - 5 minutes to - 10 minutes from.
to and from the park.

Judy

 

[jandlinz]

I'm here! Did I make the first page? Bonus points if I do, right???!!
1. Big hint you gave. 5:15 a.m. (And yes, I'm so loyal I looked it up).
2. Both are on time.
3. Yes, your passport is stamped. I'm actually confused what the latter would be. You have a bright beaming smile!
4. Pop (aka The Grand Floridian, right?)
5. Magic! Of course!
6. Total? 2 minutes. 0 there and 2 back.
Have fun! We'll hold down the fort in your missed absence.

 

[Terra Nova guy]

I’m here! And it doesn’t smell like amok yet! Awesome! Love the new trip report scent.

For those of you who've followed me
over from my previous TR...


Why?

Those are the things I ponder in the dark of night. Besides, what would I do at work all day?

Flash back to 1978.
(Yeah. I'm old as dirt. Sue me.)

Meh, you're dirt is not much older than mine. My first trip to Florida was 1983.

Half in a stupor

I try to avoid stepping in stupor. It doesn’t always work though. I usually end up falling all in, not just half in.

My Mom had bought me new pants,
expressly for this trip.

I still remember the new grey dress pants and polo shirt my mother bought for the plane. Yes, it was 1983 and back in those days we had a “plane outfit”, especially considering it was our first time on a plane. I wore the outfit down to Florida, then took it off and did not put it back on until the day we left to go home. I remember I was allowed to wear it on the beach at St. Pete’s right before we left for the airport. Different times.

Ruby's the best
and I know how lucky I am.

Along with about eight cash withdrawals.
For about $25 each.
(with accompanying $5 cash advance fees)
For a total of just over $270.
In Ukrainian hryvnias. (No idea. It's their money.)

Ugh. I have not had that happen yet, but it's becoming too common. I'm it will soon enough. I hope it all works out.

orangecats2 - Canadian Buffoon disappoints the English ladies - 5 points (I still laugh at that one.)

It's a good one @cinderkelly

1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully)
hit a park the same day.

2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?

3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.

4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember?

5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?

6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.

And since there's a contest...

1. 5:10am
2. One of each. I'll say YWG-YYZ on time, YYZ-MCO delayed.
3. I'll say no, it does not get stamped. I've had both in Toronto customs. I don't know if they have rules, or just whatever the agent feels like at the time. As for your expression, how about something like your Splash Mountain picture?
4. Pop Century
5. Magic Kingdom
6. 8 minutes

 

[DonnaBeeGood]

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