Canadian Buffoon's Sweet 16 Celebration - Update 01/28 - The End

I’ve noticed that.
One of the reasons I’m willing to speak up at all ‘round here.
Most places, I just assume I’m not welcome and keep more to myself.

Oh, hush. Now you're just being silly.
Of course you're welcome!


So it’s all your own fault.
I’d start being a mite more selective about who you let in here if I were you.

I leave the door open one time!

Tokens of legitimacy don’t have to be realistic (or even factual) to be accepted.

Yeah.....

And getting a bell rung was fairly regular occurrence.

Ouch!

Yup, I’ve seen a number of pieces on that research.
But all they’re saying is that things, once started, could progress quicker than first thought.
What they not saying is that there’s anything specifically going on right now.

Sooner or later… yes, but not a cause for immediate concern.
(and we couldn’t do anything about it anyway).


I’ve got more of an eye on the fault lines on the Pacific Rim, given the recent activity in Mexico.

I love the sensationalist headlines, though.
"Yellowstone super-volcano could erupt any moment!"


Scapegoats…
They’re what make the world go ‘round.

Bless 'em all.

Oh, most certainly
(which is why I only alluded to it).


George was one of my favorite observers.
…Miss him.

Yeah... me too.

Although, I remember how surprised
I was to see him on Thomas the Tank.


The actual definition of Role Model.

Great little story, by the way.

Thanks! :)

Well…
It’s not often that folks specifically mention that they’re planning to stay in Long Beach.

I’d say there’s a goodly percentage who don’t know of the place.
And far more that don’t know what all might be found there.

I refer to @franandaj on matters of Long Beach. :)

Me…
I’m not one to miss many opportunities to get aboard a ship.

Oh? Because?...

They have different things going on depending on the season and have done similar displays in the fall for a few years now but I’d never got around to checking the place out before now.
I mean, the description belies the experience…

I do want to go back and see the gardens just in their natural state and I’m thinking that this spring might be a good time for it. But then again, they also put on a bit of a soiree for the winter holidays as well. Might be that I ought to go back sooner.

If it's anything like their lantern festival...

I may get back to you at some point
for more info on this.

I really was quite impressed.
 
For burgers I say (this is tough famous Tommy burgers or in and out)
Hhhmmm I will play it safe and say in and out. (Tommy is amazing tho)

Noted!

I wish you would have had more time out here.

Me too!!!!

A while back I was in Beautiful Downtown Burbank picking up a prize I had won from a radio station and there were folks out front with photographers, hoping it might be a celebrity of some sort went to check it out. Found an amazing young woman with the most beautiful wolf. Yep a real four legged wolf. She ran a wolf rescue in the hills up there. And yes it opens to the public a few days a week. This wolf was posing for pics with folks and Lil miss scarlett was all giggles when it gave us kisses. Amazing since she is usually afraid of just about everything. I bet Kayak would have enjoyed the place

That is cool!
She would've liked that too, I think.

(Funny typo by the way. ;))
 
Oh, hush. Now you're just being silly.
Of course you're welcome!
Thanks again, I appreciate that.
And…
I think I’ll stop there (enough psychotherapy for one day)


I leave the door open one time!
That’ll learn ya’.


I love the sensationalist headlines, though.
"Yellowstone super-volcano could erupt any moment!"
And who bothers to read beyond a headline.
(or stop to consider the reputation of the publication sporting that headline)


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“Best investigative reporting on the planet…”


Bless 'em all.
Bless their hearts…


Although, I remember how surprised
I was to see him on Thomas the Tank.
Yep…
That was right jarring.
But it was just as whacked to see Ringo doing the narration.

The kind’a thing that makes you do one of these…
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I refer to @franandaj on matters of Long Beach. :)
Always good to talk to the locals when traveling.


Oh? Because?...
Short answer: Missed calling…

Long answer:
I am generally drawn to most large mechanical moving objects, but I’m completely fascinated by ships (ask Mark or Andy about it; they’ll roll their eyes and confirm your worst suspicions). I intended to “go to sea” as my profession, but got side tracked for a bit. Then that sidetrack led to a job and a paycheck, which led to responsibilities which got me farther sidetracked. That then led me to relationships, which came with farther responsibilities and farther dependence on the accidental profession I’d acquired and on the need to be staying in one place…

Before I knew it, I’d missed all my chances, become too old and too intertwined in my current world to even consider such a change. My wife will attest that I’m rarely more at home then when aboard a boat or a ship no matter how long or short the sailing may be or even if it never leaves the dock. However I’ve pretty much landlocked myself. Now to be sure, I wouldn’t trade the family I have for anything, but I also know that I’ve squandered the life I was given and I don’t get a second chance to correct that.

Getting aboard a ship, be it in service or simply tied up as a museum, is about as close as I can get to that original aspiration. If there’s a maritime museum somewhere, I likely already have it cataloged in my notes. I’ll even go out of my way on a driving trip if possible, just to get aboard a ferry. (there’s one in Jacksonville on our way to WDW, and yes, I’ve now been on it). I try not to inflict that desire too much on the rest of the family, but they’re pretty good at humoring me on it.

Do hope you didn’t read that.
Almost didn’t answer but I have a general rule about responding to direct questions.
And you asked a direct question so…


If it's anything like their lantern festival...

I may get back to you at some point
for more info on this.

I really was quite impressed.
I’ll keep an eye out for what all else they have coming up,
Other offerings may be a bit more subdued, but I really don’t know, so the research will be ongoing.
 


Thanks again, I appreciate that.
And…
I think I’ll stop there (enough psychotherapy for one day)

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That’ll learn ya’.

Must stop doing that!!

Actually... No.
My door is open
to one and all. :)


And who bothers to read beyond a headline.
(or stop to consider the reputation of the publication sporting that headline)


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“Best investigative reporting on the planet…”

Actually, that particular story is true.
A friend of mine has a friend
and that's his mom.


Bless their hearts…

:laughing:

Yep…
That was right jarring.
But it was just as whacked to see Ringo doing the narration.

The kind’a thing that makes you do one of these…
dog_listening_0.jpg

::yes::

Always good to talk to the locals when traveling.

And again... ::yes::

I am generally drawn to most large mechanical moving objects, but I’m completely fascinated by ships (ask Mark or Andy about it; they’ll roll their eyes and confirm your worst suspicions).

I am too, but probably not
to the degree that you are.

But it is there.


I intended to “go to sea” as my profession, but got side tracked for a bit. Then that sidetrack led to a job and a paycheck, which led to responsibilities which got me farther sidetracked. That then led me to relationships, which came with farther responsibilities and farther dependence on the accidental profession I’d acquired and on the need to be staying in one place…

I think that is a very
common story.
The details may differ...
but the results are similar.


I wouldn’t trade the family I have for anything, but I also know that I’ve squandered the life I was given and I don’t get a second chance to correct that.

You said it all in that first
half of the sentence.

Dude.
You're rich. :)


Getting aboard a ship, be it in service or simply tied up as a museum, is about as close as I can get to that original aspiration. If there’s a maritime museum somewhere, I likely already have it cataloged in my notes. I’ll even go out of my way on a driving trip if possible, just to get aboard a ferry. (there’s one in Jacksonville on our way to WDW, and yes, I’ve now been on it). I try not to inflict that desire too much on the rest of the family, but they’re pretty good at humoring me on it.

Tell ya what.
How about I come down
for a visit some time
and you inflict that on me?



:goodvibes

Do hope you didn’t read that.

Now you tell me!!!!

Almost didn’t answer but I have a general rule about responding to direct questions.
And you asked a direct question so…

Hmmmm....
Will remember that.


(Wonders if he has a safe
with a combination lock.)


I’ll keep an eye out for what all else they have coming up,
Other offerings may be a bit more subdued, but I really don’t know, so the research will be ongoing.

Sounds good! :)
 
I seem to recall reading an article
about some places adding in
horse meat and no one noticed.

Probably McDonald's. I dare not say Taco Bell anymore.

Nope!
Maybe that was
in the States, only.

Probably. I'm sure it wouldn't have made sense anywhere else.

So Reebok put together a huge ad campaign featuring Dan vs. Dave. They were supposedly the two best athletes in the world and were heading for a showdown in the Olympic decathlon. The ads were everywhere: who will be victorious? Dan or Dave? And then one missed the Olympics completely and the other barely squeaked out a bronze medal. I don't think they sold a lot of shoes.

I know this one guy.
You wouldn't believe
the stuff he does.

Goes riding in 100 degree heat!

Idiot! You couldn't pay me enough to do something like that!

I believe I said basically
the same thing about you
just a few seconds ago.

Great minds!

Or something.

Oh, sure.
And I didn't go up
there myself.

At all.



:rolleyes1

Is the carpet still that ugly blue?



Uh...that's what I heard, anyway.

To be honest,
the reason I didn't get it
was I was afraid I'd hate it
and then still be thirsty...
With nothing to drink.

If I need a cold beverage, I know I don't want it to be salty. I would think that would make it somewhat...what's the word?...undrinkable.

Go ahead.
I'm curious to see
what you come up with.

I'm not touching that one. No matter which way I go it's going to tick somebody off.

Google Pale Moon horse
and see what happens.

All kinds of lineage stuff.

Interesting. I really had no idea!

I love the sensationalist headlines, though.
"Yellowstone super-volcano could erupt any moment!"

Well, it could!

I could win the lottery, too. Granted, I'd have to buy a ticket.

I am generally drawn to most large mechanical moving objects, but I’m completely fascinated by ships (ask Mark or Andy about it; they’ll roll their eyes and confirm your worst suspicions).

Not rolling my eyes at all. But yes, Rob does love his boats. Or ships.

Isn't it kind of a guy thing, though? Being drawn to massive transport vehicles?

I wouldn’t trade the family I have for anything, but I also know that I’ve squandered the life I was given and I don’t get a second chance to correct that.

Not at all. It might be better that you didn't go to sea. Then it would become a job, and you'd have a boss, and it may or may not be enjoyable. But it would be work. And as such, it would have its really bad days. It would probably be more of a travesty if that somehow spoiled the magic of the sea for you.

You said it all in that first
half of the sentence.

Dude.
You're rich. :)

What he said.

Tell ya what.
How about I come down
for a visit some time
and you inflict that on me?



:goodvibes

You're getting off easy! He made me eat meatloaf! Meatloaf!





Ok, fine. It was really good.
 
Probably McDonald's. I dare not say Taco Bell anymore.

Horse meat isn't necessarily added.

So Reebok put together a huge ad campaign featuring Dan vs. Dave. They were supposedly the two best athletes in the world and were heading for a showdown in the Olympic decathlon. The ads were everywhere: who will be victorious? Dan or Dave? And then one missed the Olympics completely and the other barely squeaked out a bronze medal. I don't think they sold a lot of shoes.

:laughing: Nice move!

Idiot! You couldn't pay me enough to do something like that!

I know right????

Great minds!

Or something.

Or something. :rolleyes:

Is the carpet still that ugly blue?



Uh...that's what I heard, anyway.

Yep. Still is... uh...


I have no idea at all. Is there carpet? Ha ha ha! I have no idea!!!


If I need a cold beverage, I know I don't want it to be salty. I would think that would make it somewhat...what's the word?...undrinkable.

I think they make you drink that
if they want you to puke.


I'm not touching that one. No matter which way I go it's going to tick somebody off.

:rolleyes1

Well, it could!

I could win the lottery, too. Granted, I'd have to buy a ticket.

The odds of winning the lottery are probably
a lot worse than Yellowstone erupting.

And yet... people still visit and buy lotto tickets.


Isn't it kind of a guy thing, though? Being drawn to massive transport vehicles?

::yes::

You're getting off easy! He made me eat meatloaf! Meatloaf!





Ok, fine. It was really good.

:lmao:
 


Well excuse me as I become quite self-absorbed. But I found it hysterical that I was whining about the contest and then killed it. :rotfl2: And it was my intense love affair with Mexican food (the more authentic kind) that made me pick it, instead of going with my damn gut and typing pizza. If I had I think you would have financed a 1-800 # for my exceptional skills. :rotfl:

I need to check if you've updated but I probably should not even play anymore. :drinking1 It can't be a good outcome.
 
But secondly
(admittedly, a distant second)
I like cacti.

Remember when I said that you were becoming more and more interesting? Cancel. Cancel. Delete. Delete. :rotfl2:

She was very nice, though.
She called the stables
and asked if they had room
for two riders.
(They did!)

Small thing. Big smile. Makes the world so beautiful.


Bo knows horse riding.

I don't know. You like corn rows on white women?

The horse... knew when to stop...

:rotfl2::rotfl::rotfl2:

_________________

The poor horse.

Hmmm... Mostly men in that photo.
Odd.

How very odd.

______________________

I really thought I would find "did you see it?" around that sign. But nope.
 
Questions next round

1. We have an early flight.
So.... what time do we get up?
6:00am

2. Security.
Fast? Slow? Average?
I was going to say slow because you are in the home of the senior citizens but thought that they shouldn't be coming home to Canada yet so I will go with average.

3. Flight.
On time? Delayed?
On time

4. LA. Harley Davidson attempt #2.
Nothing? Poker chip? Chip & T-shirt?
Both chip & t-shirt

5. Which way to the beach?
We go to one.
Santa Monica? Venice? Hermosa?
Venice

6. Which Marvel character
(that Kay's in love with)
do we see?
Iron man? Thor? Wolverine?
Thor

7. We go for burgers. Where?
In-N-Out? Shake shack? Slater's 50/50?
In-N-Out

8. We see the Hollywood sign.
How long do we spend looking?
about: (pick the closest)
1-5 seconds? 1-5 minutes? 1-5 hours?
1-5 seconds

9. What's for dinner?
Mexican? Burgers? Chinese?
Well I am not sure if burgers were the dinner so I will say Mexican


10. We told Kay we'd pay for one souvenir. What does she get?
Clothes? Books? Candy?
Books


Bonus: Did you see it?
PM your guess.
Posting will result in deductions.
pm sent

I mentioned it to Kay
who said exactly what I suspect most teens would say.

"No."
Stuff to do... take two!
(Right now, many of you are groaning.)
Guess we have to start thinking like a teenager now and not like adults. :rotfl2:


Bo knows horse riding.
(Bonus if you get the reference. Or not. Just let me know.)
Yes Bo knows Nike and knows a lot of stuff. Boy you are aging yourself with that reference. :dance3:

I mean....
Bacon? And pop??? How could I not???
We have a pop store nearby that sells all sorts of weird pop and I think that I either tried the corn soda or the bacon soda and there wasn't alot of bacon taste it was just very sweet tasting.

But the real star of the show is the organ.
Yes we used to go down to the Organ Grinder restaurant in Toronto and the star of the show was the huge organ. It too was a a musical pizza eatery

We walked out with me humming "Pinball Wizard".
Love love that movie. We have an unrestored 1952 pinball machine at our house that we used to play all the time when we were kids.
 
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Just making the rounds and saying howdy. Trying to get (and keep myself caught up before my big trip.

So.... HI!
 
Well excuse me as I become quite self-absorbed.

You're like a sponge...
That's sucks up sponges.


But I found it hysterical that I was whining about the contest and then killed it. :rotfl2:

:laughing:


Wait! Why am I laughing?
(Or at least clicking a button that says I am?)


And it was my intense love affair with Mexican food (the more authentic kind) that made me pick it, instead of going with my damn gut and typing pizza.

Always go with your gut.
Except when it's wrong.


If I had I think you would have financed a 1-800 # for my exceptional skills. :rotfl:

:laughing:

I need to check if you've updated but I probably should not even play anymore. :drinking1 It can't be a good outcome.

One never knows
unless one plays.

One shouldn't use phrases
that start with "one"
unless counting.


Remember when I said that you were becoming more and more interesting? Cancel. Cancel. Delete. Delete. :rotfl2:

Smileycoffeespit_zps78mxykvg.gif


Small thing. Big smile. Makes the world so beautiful.

Agreed!

I don't know. You like corn rows on white women?

:lmao:

Exactly!
How'd you guess?
I also like unruly pea pods
and disorganized beans.


:rotfl2::rotfl::rotfl2:

_________________

The poor horse.

It ain't his first cacti ride.

How very odd.

Perplexing.

I really thought I would find "did you see it?" around that sign. But nope.

Sometimes I can be tricky.
 
1. We have an early flight.
So.... what time do we get up?
6:00am

2. Security.
Fast? Slow? Average?
I was going to say slow because you are in the home of the senior citizens but thought that they shouldn't be coming home to Canada yet so I will go with average.

3. Flight.
On time? Delayed?
On time

4. LA. Harley Davidson attempt #2.
Nothing? Poker chip? Chip & T-shirt?
Both chip & t-shirt

5. Which way to the beach?
We go to one.
Santa Monica? Venice? Hermosa?
Venice

6. Which Marvel character
(that Kay's in love with)
do we see?
Iron man? Thor? Wolverine?
Thor

7. We go for burgers. Where?
In-N-Out? Shake shack? Slater's 50/50?
In-N-Out

8. We see the Hollywood sign.
How long do we spend looking?
about: (pick the closest)
1-5 seconds? 1-5 minutes? 1-5 hours?
1-5 seconds

9. What's for dinner?
Mexican? Burgers? Chinese?
Well I am not sure if burgers were the dinner so I will say Mexican


10. We told Kay we'd pay for one souvenir. What does she get?
Clothes? Books? Candy?
Books

All noted!


Got it!

Guess we have to start thinking like a teenager now and not like adults. :rotfl2:

You have no idea.....

Yes Bo knows Nike and knows a lot of stuff. Boy you are aging yourself with that reference. :dance3:

er.... My Mom told me about it.

We have a pop store nearby that sells all sorts of weird pop and I think that I either tried the corn soda or the bacon soda and there wasn't alot of bacon taste it was just very sweet tasting.

Hmmm....

I think I'll go with...
"Ew."


Yes we used to go down to the Organ Grinder restaurant in Toronto and the star of the show was the huge organ. It too was a a musical pizza eatery

Oh?
How does it compare with this one?


Love love that movie. We have an unrestored 1952 pinball machine at our house that we used to play all the time when we were kids.

Hmmm....
Can't say for sure,
but I think ours was closer
to 60s.
Still.... fun!
 
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar…


Actually, that particular story is true.
A friend of mine has a friend
and that's his mom.
Imagine a giant cockroach with unlimited strength...
a massive inferiority complex, and a real short temper...
is tear-assing around Manhattan Island in a brand-new Edgar suit.
Sound like fun?


I think that is a very
common story.
The details may differ...
but the results are similar.
You said it all in that first
half of the sentence.

Dude.
You're rich. :)
I’ve seen that movie.
They show it about six or seven times every December.

Wisecracks aside, I know that to be so. It's what keeps me from giving up.
But you still don’t get a second chance to take a chance.


Tell ya what.
How about I come down
for a visit some time
and you inflict that on me?
:laughing: You funny guy.
If you’re whacked enough to travel 1600 miles down to my middle of nowhere…
Then I’ll certainly show you ‘round.


Now you tell me!!!!
Well, actually I warned you up front.
The expand button was clearly labeled as something you ought not be clicking on.

Your fault this time.


Hmmmm....
Will remember that.

(Wonders if he has a safe
with a combination lock.)
I never said that the answer wouldn’t be: “Non-ya’”
Only that I would answer.


Not at all. It might be better that you didn't go to sea. Then it would become a job, and you'd have a boss, and it may or may not be enjoyable. But it would be work. And as such, it would have its really bad days. It would probably be more of a travesty if that somehow spoiled the magic of the sea for you.
Interesting observation and I fear probably more truth than any of us would like to admit.
Kind'a related to the old adage about never meeting your heroes.

I certainly don’t enjoy my work anymore; haven’t for years.
And it takes up 70% of my time (maybe I do need some more psychotherapy).

Then there’s the flip side where folks go on about “do what you love and you’ll never work a day”.
Of course, you may never be able to pay a bill either, but that caveat always seems to get over looked.


You're getting off easy! He made me eat meatloaf! Meatloaf!
I think I tried to talk you into the schnitzel first
And then the local made brats on pretzel buns.

Oh, and the beer.


Ok, fine. It was really good.
Well, a good percentage of it was made up of both house smoked bacon and pulled pork...
so the odds were in your favor.
 
Looks like you both had a really good time horse-riding.

Bo knows horse riding.
(Bonus if you get the reference.
Or not. Just let me know.)

You are referring to the Nike advertising campaign with Bo Jackson.


1. We have an early flight.
So.... what time do we get up?

4.45am

2. Security.
Fast? Slow? Average?

Fast - it's so early in the morning that queues haven't built up yet.

3. Flight.
On time? Delayed?

On time

4. LA. Harley Davidson attempt #2.
Nothing? Poker chip? Chip & T-shirt?

Poker chip and t-shirt

5. Which way to the beach?
We go to one.
Santa Monica? Venice? Hermosa?

Santa Monica is the obvious choice - I think you went to Venice.

6. Which Marvel character
(that Kay's in love with)
do we see?
Iron man? Thor? Wolverine?

Thor

7. We go for burgers. Where?
In-N-Out? Shake shack? Slater's 50/50?

In-N-Out

8. We see the Hollywood sign.
How long do we spend looking?
about: (pick the closest)
1-5 seconds? 1-5 minutes? 1-5 hours?

1-5 minutes

9. What's for dinner?
Mexican? Burgers? Chinese?

Chinese

10. We told Kay we'd pay for
one souvenir. What does she get?
Clothes? Books? Candy?

Books
 

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