CSE-- Pg. 74 SATAN'S HAMMER, Ch.18, pg.160 "Goodnight Sweetheart" epilogue

[orangecats2]

Oh, please tell us how your trip went. I got your postcard today. Were you watching Stacy because you spent way too much time in your room?

Thanks for the postcard, it made my day!

You're welcome...glad you liked it.

Gross story coming......

I was in my room because I didn't feel good.
Sunday night after our first park day at MK and a steak dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe I threw up my whole dinner. It took two tries to get it all up.
Monday was rough. Took an afternoon break then went back and I wore sandals. My left foot still hurts! Also at random times my right thigh would go numb. And it was hot, hot, hot!!! I think it just felt worse to me because I wasn't feeling good. Then on our anniversary I called dining to see if I could get a different time for our LTT ressie (it was at 6:55). No luck but the lady had canceled the original ressie!!! So I booked at Kona. Wasn't happy with that so called back and got one at Turf Club (at SSR). DH said that was his favorite meal of the trip. Not much really tasted good this trip to me. I need a do over!!!

Sorry Nebo.
Now back to your regularly scheduled tragedy report with nebo...

 

[smidgy]

nothing wrong with a do over!!! I highly recommend them!

 

[nebo]

This nurse isn't happy that you didn't go to the hospital. I'm just up the road from WDW.

So, is that where they take you if you use the Reedy Creek express? They told me and I forgot, I think it was Celebration Hospital they told me.

Nebo - I am so sorry you had to suffer this terrible accident, especially on your first trip with Jackson. I am so glad you are well now and able to look back at it and find the humorous parts (or make some up )

Smidgy - I feel bad for you in the same way so many here have expressed. Maybe it's because a lot of us are wives and can relate to how we would feel if our husbands collapsed in front of our eyes. Scary!

Hugs to both of you!

They sure don't make husbands like they used to.
Smidgy should have gotten the extended warranty.The 40 years, 40 falls is almost up.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Excuse me?



No. Absolutely, 100% no. If anything it demonstrates just how much you care. Don't ever, ever, ever think that jumping in to help someone is dumb. Sure in this case it wasn't needed; so what. Next time it will and you'll save a life.

And, again, EXCUSE ME? You mean I have to go through this again? Can I havae my seconds stand in the next time?





Couldn't agree more. Not because I've seen it from so many different vantage points... but it's obvious isn't it, that Disney wants the Castle as the backdrop?

right, I should have fainted in the castle forecourt the way it was intended to be, much more impressive.

Disney does so many things right. And people want to know why we want to go back. It's not the rides. It's not the shows. (Although, of course, that plays a part) It's the million little things, isn't it?

I did forget that they didn't charge us for the wheelchair all week. For that matter, never signed anything either, just went and dropped it off at the luggage area when we checked out. Nobody said a word then either, I could have folded it up and brought it home and nobody would have known.


It just clicked. When you spell it out for dumb 'ol me I get it. Now it makes sense. "I wonder why Nebo fainted? How come he got dehydrated?" D'oh!

It'[s what happens when you get used to doing something a certain way.

Yup. Before we had kids, DW and I went on a tour of Germany with my folks and my Dsis. DW was concerned about spending every waking minute with my family (Hey, who wants to spend 24/7 with their outlaws?). I promised her that every time we stopped the car to tour, we'd go our own way... and we did.

Best decision I ever made.



I haven't thought of that character in a long time! Gilda was so talented. She's the reason (a la Emily Litella - "What's all this about violins on TV?) that I frequently will end a comment with "nevermind"

Another one who left us too early.

We got to see John Cleese in person a couple of years ago. He was a riot, as you all might imagine. He was doing a speaking tour, as he said, to cover alimony for wife #3.

He was terrific, even in a tiny roll in Silverado.


In Nebo's case, it was a slab of concrete.
I'm sorry, I know that was in the poorest taste, but I just couldn't resist.

Hey, join the club.

In reality, I am so sorry that you were hurt, Nebo, and that Smidgy and the rest of your family were upset, and that the trip you had so looked forward to was pretty well ruined. I pray that you will not have lasting effects from the concussion, and that your whole family will be able to have a do-over trip someday.
On that trip, Smidgy, you know what to do. Take every refillable mug you've ever owned, make the whole family drink up, and make sure every other drink is not caffeinated, perhaps even some powerade once in awhile. Of course, I would never post that on the mug thread, for fear of my own concussion from objects being hurled at me.

Believe it or not, lately even before this happened, I had been trying to refill my mug more often with Lemonade, rather than Coke, just didn't have enoguh time that day earlier.

Um, are you trying to Gaslight me? Ok, what is this a map of?

 

[Thumper_Man]

Um, are you trying to Gaslight me? Ok, what is this a map of?

My super duper detective skills tell me this is Cave Creek, Arizona. There's a Diva Training Studio nearby. Maybe she's saying you need to take Diva Classes?

 

[nebo]

OUCH!!!

My head started to hurt just reading this! Like I could feel your head hitting the concrete.

I'm sorry for both you and Smidgy. A concussion is nothing to joke about, especially one caused by you smashing your head from 6 feet away. I have to say that I'm a bit appalled at the MK folks just letting you sign a waiver and go on your way. Maybe it's because I have spent my entire career around MD's and Nurses but I would think they would of been more demanding in making you go to the hospital. You could of had a brain bleed for god sakes! I know you said you were adamant about not going in an ambulance but I wish they would of pushed the issue a bit.

My DW got dehydrated at Typhoon Lagoon in August. She was sitting on the stairs by the ice cream place and within seconds a CM/Life Guard came over to her, diagnosed the situation, gave her cold compresses and a bottle of Powerade (which amazingly they didn't charge her for ) and brought her into First Aid so she could cool off while she vomitted her brains out!! It was quite impressive. They did all that and she didn't even bang her head!!

I'm glad to know that you are ok and survived. The world would be missing a hell of a lot of fun if you weren't around to entertain us all.

And last but not least, BRAVO to Smidgy!! NOTHING on this earth is more important and valuable to a man then a loving and caring wife. True love shines through in times of need and Smidgy jumping on you and performing CPR (even though she shouldn't have aside) shows you what a great decision you made when you chose your second wife

Continued great health!!!
Jay

Thanks Jay. How Ironic that your DW was kind of in the same boat just a month ago.

What I want ot know, C'mon Nurse Ratchet or Beka, why is caffeine so bad? They tell me Coke doesn 't count for rehydrating cuz of it. Hey, it's liquid, just like water, so what's the problem? And they are both wet, too. Does that mean I can rehydrae with Sprite, but not Coke?

Gross story coming......

I was in my room because I didn't feel good.
Sunday night after our first park day at MK and a steak dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe I threw up my whole dinner. It took two tries to get it all up.

Sorry to hear that, but they say third time's a charm.

Monday was rough. Took an afternoon break then went back and I wore sandals. My left foot still hurts! Also at random times my right thigh would go numb. And it was hot, hot, hot!!! I think it just felt worse to me because I wasn't feeling good. Then on our anniversary I called dining to see if I could get a different time for our LTT ressie (it was at 6:55). No luck but the lady had canceled the original ressie!!! So I booked at Kona. Wasn't happy with that so called back and got one at Turf Club (at SSR). DH said that was his favorite meal of the trip. Not much really tasted good this trip to me. I need a do over!!!

Sorry Nebo.
Now back to your regularly scheduled tragedy report with nebo...

Ok, after I just put Ponzi down for not knowing CHH, I have to ask what is,,,,,,,,OH OH oH,,,, I got, the nickel dropped in, Liberty Tree Tavern!

 

[orangecats2]

Ok, after I just put Ponzi down for not knowing CHH, I have to ask what is,,,,,,,,OH OH oH,,,, I got, the nickel dropped in, Liberty Tree Tavern![/QUOTE]

Yes, Liberty Tree Tavern. Was kind of looking forward to it too. Was only there one other time, in 1986, for lunch with my parents and I had a hamburger. Plus we were going to go back to MK to ride BTMRR at night but we missed it all together!!!

 

[GrandBob]

What I want ot know, C'mon Nurse Ratchet or Beka, why is caffeine so bad? They tell me Coke doesn 't count for rehydrating cuz of it. Hey, it's liquid, just like water, so what's the problem? And they are both wet, too. Does that mean I can rehydrae with Sprite, but not Coke?

http://www.medicinenet.com/caffeine/page3.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeinated-drinks/AN01661

(similarly other answers to "caffeine diruetic" search on Google)

So it looks like thinking has changed on this, and you can go ahead and rehydrate with Coke to a reasonable extent. That's a new one on me -- I also remember hearing that Coke and other caffeinated drinks don't count.

Just be sure to include some water now and again.

-Bob

 

[cp'ersmom]

My super duper detective skills tell me this is Cave Creek, Arizona. There's a Diva Training Studio nearby. Maybe she's saying you need to take Diva Classes?

That's actually a map of my house location. I have no idea why it is there and the post I posted isn't.
What is a Diva training studio?

 

[Thumper_Man]

That's actually a map of my house location. I have no idea why it is there and the post I posted isn't.
What is a Diva training studio?

My bad, it's Diva Tanning Studio. I guess it helps to wear my glasses.

 

[cp'ersmom]

My bad, it's Diva Tanning Studio. I guess it helps to wear my glasses.

Hahaha that's so funny!

 

[pkondz]

Allright. Thank you, I know you mean it, and it's appreciated. Now,,,,,,

Knock it off!

Heh. Okay, but remember... you asked for it...

I've got an idea for a new photo... but remember you said 'knock it off' so you've only got yourself to blame.

I just hate the mother on the show, I alwyays like Peter Boyle and now I feel bad knowing he's gone too.

He is? I think I might've heard that and forgot.

Sometimes I have a prob lem saying "You know" all the time, you know?

I know.

I am now wondering about this, Smidgy is not so sure about it, but yet there are definately other things I remember that night thay she either doesn't, or wasn't right next to me when it was said. It doesn't make sense now, for them to have a gurney there they also should have had an ambulance right there too, which I didn't see.
Maybe somebody brought out a table on wheels from the restaurant? But I can even picture in my mind where it was in relation to how I was still lying down.

Huh. That's odd.

Remember "Westworld"? Where nothing could go wrong, wrong, wrong.

Yes.... but vaguely. I remember seeing it on TV back in the 70s? maybe? And that was the last time I saw it. Yul Brynner, right?

My actual first thought was, ok, where am I and why do I have a rock python around my arm?

... and why is it biting my head?

I thought the exact same thing! “But what about that episode where Hawkeye has the accident and is stuck with the Korean family?”
Then I thought, “Well maybe that was the conventional wisdom back then.”

Nah, it's cuz he wanted to cut off everybody else's speaking lines and take over the whole episode on his own and turn it into the Alan Alda Show.

It did seem like that didn't it? "Oh Alan, you're so funny! I think you should have a show that's all about you."
"You're right! I am! And I will."

Although I remember enjoying it at the time.

What I can’t get out of my head is the vision of you in a Nebo sized stroller…. And I keep picturing the size of the pacifier that comes with it.

Goo?

Keep it up...

CHH?

Ooh, I got him on an acronym.

Columbia Harbour House.

But it took a while...

A special thanks to Ponzi for the kitty poem. Did you make it up?

Nope. I can't post the link 'cause I'm at work... but Google "The Cat Came Back" and pick the first Youtube video. I personally think it's hilarious. It got nominated for an Academy Award back in '88 or thereabouts.

on a thread about "families worst moments at WDW" someone said that in their family it's a rule that everyone has to try a ride one time. yeah, I'll bet that's a rule the daredevil in the family made! I think it's sadistic to coerce someone to do something that terrifies them. (nebo found out the hard way, and never will again)

did anyone hear about the ride at Knots Berry Farm, where the people were stuck 300 feet up with feet dangling for 4 hours? one lady was talked into it by her "loving" hubby who convinced her it would be a great way to get over her fear of heights! sheesh. "It'll be just a few minutes and it'll be over, honey" that would be my luck.

I did hear about that. "You have to go. You'll love it!" How about figuring out that I have a mind of my own and I'll decide whether or not I want to do something okay?

I was in my room because I didn't feel good.
Sunday night after our first park day at MK and a steak dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe I threw up my whole dinner. It took two tries to get it all up.
Monday was rough. Took an afternoon break then went back and I wore sandals. My left foot still hurts! Also at random times my right thigh would go numb. And it was hot, hot, hot!!! I think it just felt worse to me because I wasn't feeling good. Then on our anniversary I called dining to see if I could get a different time for our LTT ressie (it was at 6:55). No luck but the lady had canceled the original ressie!!! So I booked at Kona. Wasn't happy with that so called back and got one at Turf Club (at SSR). DH said that was his favorite meal of the trip. Not much really tasted good this trip to me. I need a do over!!!

Uh... erk. But thanks (I think) for sharing. Sorry you had such a crappy (whoops! wrong end!) time.

That's actually a map of my house location. I have no idea why it is there and the post I posted isn't.
What is a Diva training studio?

Party at Mom's house! Be there or be square!

 

[pkondz]

right, I should have fainted in the castle forecourt the way it was intended to be, much more impressive.

Yeah, maybe you could've got a photopass of the whole thing as a nice souvie.

 

[nebo]

Heh. Okay, but remember... you asked for it...

I've got an idea for a new photo... but remember you said 'knock it off' so you've only got yourself to blame.

what else is new?

He is? I think I might've heard that and forgot.



Peter was in a real strange movie I saw at the show in around '71, an anti establishment kind of movie like Easy Rider, named "Joe".



Huh. That's odd.

I'm still not totally ruling out that it wasn't there, why else would I think that? And how else would they transport someone who's unconsious, and you don't know if there's spinal injuries?

Yes.... but vaguely. I remember seeing it on TV back in the 70s? maybe? And that was the last time I saw it. Yul Brynner, right?

Yeppers, Yul, and dressed almost exactly how he was in Mag Seven as Chris.





It did seem like that didn't it? "Oh Alan, you're so funny! I think you should have a show that's all about you."
"You're right! I am! And I will."

Although I remember enjoying it at the time.

i remember Smidgy and I getting really irritated near the end of the run, the way he turned it totally into his show, and insisted on directing a lot of episodes, too.

Yeah, he was terrific,but also a prima donna, there just wasn't enough lines to go around to the cast that he was willing to share.
Remember Aussie John the first year? Bye bye.
Remember Spearchucker? Bye bye.

Even Wayne saw the writing on the wall, (or in the srcripts), and he bailed out while people still heard of him .

With Maclean, that was just a dumb move on his part, and Larry just thgought there was nothing left for his character to do, no where else to go. I think Gary just got tired of the daily grind.

Keep it up...



Columbia Harbour House.

But it took a while...

Yes, and you would have really enjoyed the CHH human volcano story, just ask Marie or Marita.

Nope. I can't post the link 'cause I'm at work... but Google "The Cat Came Back" and pick the first Youtube video. I personally think it's hilarious. It got nominated for an Academy Award back in '88 or thereabouts.



I did hear about that. "You have to go. You'll love it!" How about figuring out that I have a mind of my own and I'll decide whether or not I want to do something okay?

Yep, as Br'er Rabbit says at the end of Splash Mountain, " I learned my lesson."
!

Ok now, doesn't it feel as if the trip report it over now?
The big payoff is paid, and now it's going to be boring, so should I keep going? An unconscious Nebo is a tough act to follow, ask any nebo. All I can really do is talk about my own thoguhts and how I felt in the aftermath, you know, turn this into the Alan Alda Nebo Show.
And unlike 98 percent of people blogging on Facebook, I
don't believe my thoughts are all that profound!

Well, there might be a few things to still write about, yeah, it's not totally done yet, but it looks like you won't have to be dealing any longer with those nasty cliffhangers, right?

What else can go wrong for me?

 

[nebo]

Oh, my dear Monica, you can't use me as an excuse any longer, feel free to continue your own report anytime you are up to it.

And Laura, whatever it was that Ponzi said to offend you, I'm sure he didn't mean it, please come back cuz we miss you.

And Marie? Have you started the book yet?

 

[jakeybake]

Ok now, doesn't it feel as if the trip report it over now?
The big payoff is paid, and now it's going to be boring, so should I keep going? An unconscious Nebo is a tough act to follow, ask any nebo. All I can really do is talk about my own thoguhts and how I felt in the aftermath, you know, turn this into the Alan Alda Nebo Show.
And unlike 98 percent of people blogging on Facebook, I
don't believe my thoughts are all that profound!

Well, there might be a few things to still write about, yeah, it's not totally done yet, but it looks like you won't have to be dealing any longer with those nasty cliffhangers, right?

What else can go wrong for me?

Definitely keep going! Gives me something to look forward to each day!!

Jay

 

[pkondz]

i remember Smidgy and I getting really irritated near the end of the run, the way he turned it totally into his show, and insisted on directing a lot of episodes, too.

Yeah, he was terrific,but also a prima donna, there just wasn't enough lines to go around to the cast that he was willing to share.
Remember Aussie John the first year? Bye bye.
Remember Spearchucker? Bye bye.

Even Wayne saw the writing on the wall, (or in the srcripts), and he bailed out while people still heard of him .

With Maclean, that was just a dumb move on his part, and Larry just thgought there was nothing left for his character to do, no where else to go. I think Gary just got tired of the daily grind.

Agree with all that.

Yes, and you would have really enjoyed the CHH human volcano story, just ask Marie or Marita.

Ummmm.... no. Thanks, I'll pass.

Ok now, doesn't it feel as if the trip report it over now?

Nope. Not 'til you're home again home again jiggety jig.

Well, there might be a few things to still write about, yeah, it's not totally done yet,

Sounds like you just answered your own question...

but it looks like you won't have to be dealing any longer with those nasty cliffhangers, right?

What else can go wrong for me?

Oh, Lor'. It never ends with you does it?

 

[Sandy Mouse]

You silly goose: I don't do uneventful!

That's the funniest thing you've said ll year, that and "I'm not a drinker." When I stop laughing, I'm gonna comment.

Ok. Just intermittent giggling going on, now.
Great chapter, Nebo. Very well written. It seems you've survived having your brains rattled. It must have been difficult for your family. I'm not going to be the millionth one to say poor Smidgy, but I do feel bad for all she went through that afternoon. No wonder she was tired.
I hope your next trip will be way better. A bottle of water now and then wouldn't go amiss.

 

[GrandBob]

Ok now, doesn't it feel as if the trip report it over now?
The big payoff is paid, and now it's going to be boring, so should I keep going? An unconscious Nebo is a tough act to follow, ask any nebo. All I can really do is talk about my own thoguhts and how I felt in the aftermath, you know, turn this into the Alan Alda Nebo Show.
And unlike 98 percent of people blogging on Facebook, I
don't believe my thoughts are all that profound!

Well, there might be a few things to still write about, yeah, it's not totally done yet, but it looks like you won't have to be dealing any longer with those nasty cliffhangers, right?

What else can go wrong for me?

A thousand times no! Keep going! As The Ponz said, you answered your own question. You're not done until you're home again, safe (?) and sound (???).

I didn't comment on that last chapter because, jeez, there's nothing that I can say. Especially since you don't want sympathetic "poor Nebo" responses.

I'm just very glad it wasn't an Ellie - or I guess that should be ELE.

-Bob

 

[mmeb144]

And Marie? Have you started the book yet?

Finished the book. Really liked it, but it's a bit dated. Once the comet hit, the book got 5000% better. Everyone here should read it.

 

[nebo]

Marie, glad you like it, and yeah it's dated, no cell phones .
Hmm,, wow, I just did the math,,, it's 35 years old!

And to the boys, Jay, Ponz and Bob, thanks for coming,
I'll keep it up until I bore myself too much.
I think Ponzi was the only one to catch an underlying thought in my last post too, he's gotten really good at seeing through my sarcasm.

ok, back to work here now.