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[pkondz]

Hi Laura sorry I haven't posted earlier, been busy with shout outs... But I'm here now!

We get off our Broadway-themed bus and I think again what a beautiful day it is! I hope it’s cold and rainy in New Jersey. Wow! That’s a selfish thought, isn’t it? But isn’t lording it over the freezing folks back home one of the guilty pleasures of a warm weather vacation?

Definitely. I was so hoping for snow and freezing weather back home every day we were gone.

It could be hours before she makes a purchase decision and we’ve only had a couple of mini donuts since our dinner with The Marsupial.

Monkston sounds like my DD11. Thankfully she's gotten better over the past few years.

Again, I act like I know where I’m going.

That's a good thing to know, otherwise you end up wishing you'd made a left turn at Albuquerque.

I know I’ve walked by T-Rex several times in the past but where is it in relation to World of Disney? I take a shot and follow a group in front of us.

If you shot the group in front of you... how did you follow them? Didn't they scatter in all directions?

We arrive at T-Rex and I ask for a table for 3.

"I'm sorry, we only have tables with 2 or 4 chairs. None with only 3."

The man at the podium tells us to have a seat and that it should be a short wait.

Nice! So you get a $500 credit and a free seat? I'd probably take a recliner.

We settle in for what I think will surely be a not-short wait and literally seconds later we’re approached to be seated. That’s strange. It reminds me of that unnecessary ticket procedure at Dumbo.

It's programmed/conditioned behavior.
1. Greet guest - even it's a gun toting maniac
2. Tell guest the wait will be short - even if it's 2 days long.
3. Tell guest to have a seat - even if the table is ready... or there's no seats.

My first impression of T-Rex is that’s a lot like Rainforest Café. I think the animals are in the same positions but now they’re dinosaurs. I’m sure they’ll produce a similar cacophony every 20 minutes too.

Never been to T-Rex... but we've been several times to Rainforest Cafe. Several times. Thank goodness the DDs are older now and don't have to have "ambiance" in order to enjoy a meal.

The first time we took Monkston for her 4th birthday and I lost my debit card, an inconvenience exacerbated by the fact that Christmas was 5 days away and I hadn’t finished shopping.

D'oh!

Quick T-Rex review: Monkston had the kid’s cheese pizza and it was pizza.

I hate it when you order a pizza and it's a bowl of soup.

Mr. Squid had the Guac-asaurus Burger that he really enjoyed but it looked like a big mess to me.

If a burger isn't a big mess, then it isn't a good burger.

And how annoying are the cutesy names? I’m reminded of that Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity breakfast at Ihop. Even if I wanted to eat it, I wouldn’t order it on principle.

I had the Omnivore’s Salad consisting of romaine and baby greens with goat cheese, strawberries and pecans with balsamic. It was ok but much too large. I felt defeated before I’d begun.

Wait... an omnivore is someone (or some animal) that eats both animal and vegetable... where's the beef?

I don’t have one of me at T-Rex but here I am at Epcot.

At the risk of getting beaten up by Mr. Squid... Wow. Were you ever in any pageants or do any modelling?

Lunch over, we tell Monkston it’s shopping time! I check my phone and see that it’s about 1:00. My window for pool time is closing quickly and Monkston doesn’t make purchase decisions idly. Well at least not when it’s her money. When it’s mommy’s money we don’t have much buyer’s remorse.

Yup. Monkston is sounding more and more like DD11.

Mr. Squid and I look lovingly at our little girl picking out her Legos one little piece at a time. We say, “How cute is she? Look how she’s deliberating over the little blue Lego or the little yellow Lego! Isn’t that sweet!”

And it was sweet…

For the first 10 minutes.

Saw that one coming. How many times did you look at your watch? And I'm betting the frequency of glances went up exponentially, too.

I was 38 when she was born so that makes me…well it’s a simple math problem and I can’t say it.

Oh, sure. Simple math. That makes you 29.

Easy.

Our endearing parental gazing has turned to eye rolling.

Mine usually just turns into eyes glazing... but I hear you.

Oh, I hear you.

Mr. Squid pitches in with his suggestions and in short order we have stuffed the tub with as many Legos as we could possibly jam in there.

It's amazing how 'helpful' us parents can be at times, no?

Awww... too cute.

After about 15 minutes of browsing she decides to buy a Stitch pin and we head out on our way to find the boat to Saratoga Springs.

I didn't even know there was a boat to SSR from DTD.

Walking along a busy roadway in the blazing sun is not how I envisioned our first full day at the happiest place on earth.

You're right. It should be walking along Main street in the blazing sun and standing in 45 minute line-ups in the blazing sun.

Much more enjoyable.

He explains how to get there and then proceeds to drive along beside us giving us directions.

That's... odd. Maybe it's more of that programmed/conditioned behavior.

And there goes the second strangest driver of the day.

Ah. I'm glad you're classifying the craziness now.

We reach the office and after explaining to the front desk our situation and who we’re waiting for we’re told to sit in the reception area. And you know what that means…Free cookies!

meh. Not a fan of cookies...

Yeah, right! gimme gimme gimme

Coming up: Do we get our $500 gift card, can we weasel a ride back to the resort out of them and can we get in some pool time?

Here's my guesses.
1. yes. but not without paying for it in stress.
2. no. but you do get directions to the boat/bus/whatever that you can't follow
3. yes to a quick dip

Thanks for the chapter!

 

[laura74]

Hi Laura sorry I haven't posted earlier, been busy with shout outs... But I'm here now!

Wow! What a great surprise! A smart-butt breakdown from Ponzi!


Definitely. I was so hoping for snow and freezing weather back home every day we were gone.

So you're as selfish as I am.

Monkston sounds like my DD11. Thankfully she's gotten better over the past few years.

Hopefully Monkston will too but I know several women that have never outgrown it.

That's a good thing to know, otherwise you end up wishing you'd made a left turn at Albuquerque.

Who knew Canadians could spell Albuquerque?

If you shot the group in front of you... how did you follow them? Didn't they scatter in all directions?

They just sort of slowed way down.

"I'm sorry, we only have tables with 2 or 4 chairs. None with only 3."

I think we and all the other triangular families should protest.

Nice! So you get a $500 credit and a free seat? I'd probably take a recliner.

You're getting ahead of yourself. We haven't gotten the $500 yet. Just a seat.

It's programmed/conditioned behavior.
1. Greet guest - even it's a gun toting maniac
2. Tell guest the wait will be short - even if it's 2 days long.
3. Tell guest to have a seat - even if the table is ready... or there's no seats.

I would love to actually see them greet a gun-toting maniac...from afar of course.

Never been to T-Rex... but we've been several times to Rainforest Cafe. Several times. Thank goodness the DDs are older now and don't have to have "ambiance" in order to enjoy a meal.

Do they appreciate non-animatronic ambiance? Monkston also loves a fancy restaurant. Just doesn't like the fancy food.

D'oh!



I hate it when you order a pizza and it's a bowl of soup.

I can see I have to word things very carefully around here.

If a burger isn't a big mess, then it isn't a good burger.

I always cut my burgers in ladylike quarters.





Wait... an omnivore is someone (or some animal) that eats both animal and vegetable... where's the beef?

They offered chicken but I declined. Seemed like there was enough of a party in that salad without it.

At the risk of getting beaten up by Mr. Squid... Wow. Were you ever in any pageants or do any modelling?

I love you!

Yup. Monkston is sounding more and more like DD11.

But you said your DD11 got better, right? RIGHT??

Saw that one coming. How many times did you look at your watch? And I'm betting the frequency of glances went up exponentially, too.

I gather you've been through this before.

Oh, sure. Simple math. That makes you 29.

Easy.

I love you even more!

Mine usually just turns into eyes glazing... but I hear you.

Oh, I hear you.

I'm much better at eye rolling.

It's amazing how 'helpful' us parents can be at times, no?

The little ones do need a helping hand or four.

Awww... too cute.

I know! And so glad that $50 giant Stitch wasn't a complete waste!

I didn't even know there was a boat to SSR from DTD.

I hear tell of one but we didn't find it.

You're right. It should be walking along Main street in the blazing sun and standing in 45 minute line-ups in the blazing sun.

Much more enjoyable.

Or sitting poolside with a cool one!

That's... odd. Maybe it's more of that programmed/conditioned behavior.

Maybe we looked threatening.

Ah. I'm glad you're classifying the craziness now.

Craziness should always be classified.

meh. Not a fan of cookies...

Yeah, right! gimme gimme gimme



Here's my guesses.
1. yes. but not without paying for it in stress.
2. no. but you do get directions to the boat/bus/whatever that you can't follow
3. yes to a quick dip

2 out of 3 ain't bad!

Thanks for the chapter!

Thanks so much for taking the time to bust on me!

 

[Kgroo]

It's always good to know I'm not in the same boat with the kid situation. Do you also calculate future ages, like when she graduates I'll be this age; when she finishes college, I'll be this, etc.

And I probably spend too much
time and energy trying not to look like the "old mom."



Maybe I should expand and add a cake recipe.

Yes, I do that all the time. I try not to since it is so depressing .

Wouldn't be upset if we got a cake recipe . If you had the recipe for
Zebra Domes though I bet you would make at least one reader a friend for life!!!!

 

[DBLGRR]

What a great trip report. I love your style of writing. Keep it coming.

 

[laura74]

Yes, I do that all the time. I try not to since it is so depressing .

Wouldn't be upset if we got a cake recipe . If you had the recipe for
Zebra Domes though I bet you would make at least one reader a friend for life!!!!

Hmmmm... Zebra domes. Who could want that?

I did find the recipe which I'll post when I'm on a regular computer but it looks really complicated. I'll also post my foolproof chocolate mocha layer cake which I think tastes better and is much easier.

AND i have a good (gross) story about what could happen when you eat said cake after it's left out in the sun but maybe that should not go hand in hand with the recipe.

What a great trip report. I love your style of writing. Keep it coming.

Welcome! Thanks for joining!

 

[laura74]

Yes, I do that all the time. I try not to since it is so depressing .

Wouldn't be upset if we got a cake recipe . If you had the recipe for
Zebra Domes though I bet you would make at least one reader a friend for life!!!!

Someone took the time to figure out an easier way to make Zebra Domes because the Disney recipe is pretty time intensive. Here's the link.

http://themagickitschdom.com/2012/04/14/building-a-better-zebra-dome/

 

[laura74]

This is amazing and so easy to make. Always a big hit on birthdays.

Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake
Number of servings:10-12

INGREDIENTS
1 package chocolate cake mix
(Duncan Hines Deep Chocolate is best)

Filling
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tbsp. instant coffee
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pint whipping cream

Frosting
4 squares unsweetened chocolate - melted
1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp. hot water
2 eggs beaten
6 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Sliced almonds (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Make cake according to directions on package. Cool. Split layers to make four layers.

Filling
Mix cocoa, sugar, vanilla , coffee and cream. Whip until stiff. Set aside in refrigerator.

Frosting
Mix chocolate and butter; add eggs, sugar, then hot water. Add vanilla; beat thoroughly. Add more sugar if needed to get proper spreading consistency.

Spread whipped cream mocha mixture between layers. Be generous. Spread chocolate icing on top and sides. If desired, garnish with sliced almonds. Refrigerate.

Note: Cake freezes well.

 

[pkondz]

Wow! What a great surprise! A smart-butt breakdown from Ponzi!

Oh, settle down. Waddya trying to do? Give me a swelled head??

Besides, how could I resist a line like "smart-butt"?

So you're as selfish as I am.

Hopefully Monkston will too but I know several women that have never outgrown it.

Me too.

Who knew Canadians could spell Albuquerque?

Oh, sure. If you throw albeq into Google, it spells it for you...

Not that I did that...

:

I would love to actually see them greet a gun-toting maniac...from afar of course.

True. And I can think of a few people that I'd like it to happen to.

I can see I have to word things very carefully around here.

Where would be the fun in that?

I always cut my burgers in ladylike quarters.

Oh, you're such a girl.

They offered chicken but I declined. Seemed like there was enough of a party in that salad without it.

I've never heard that one before, but... okay.

Party in Laura's salad! Woo Hoo!

I love you!

I love me too!

But you said your DD11 got better, right? RIGHT??

No. I said getting better. Still has a ways to go... Then again, DD15 loves to shop with me more than her mom. I'm in and out in two seconds flat.

Umm.... just to clarify. We're talking about shopping here.

I love you even more!

That's just me. Mr. Loveable.

Maybe we looked threatening.

There's nothing more frightening than a parent (or parents) with a small child.

2 out of 3 ain't bad!

Great. Now I've got a hankering for meatloaf.

Thanks so much for taking the time to bust on me!

Nobody's ever thanked me for that before! You're welcome!

 

[pkondz]

Someone took the time to figure out an easier way to make Zebra Domes because the Disney recipe is pretty time intensive. Here's the link.

http://themagickitschdom.com/2012/04/14/building-a-better-zebra-dome/

This is amazing and so easy to make. Always a big hit on birthdays.

Chocolate Mocha Cream Cake

So much baking... so little time.
I have to admit that I'm a little scared of messing with, you know what. Anything less than perfection and I'd be upset. But I just might give that easy method a try. If I go in expecting it not to be the same... and it tastes good.

 

[nebo]

Hello again Laura, I'm so pleased to see you and your report doing well, now that it's grown some roots, like I told you early on, you have a talent for making the mundane interesting, and let's face it, all trip reports are mundane.
By the way, just because a Canadian can spell Albiqurqu,,, Albukerrke,,,,, that city in Nevada, doesn't mean you have to fawn all over him, you have far too much talent to have to put up with his silver tongue.

But if I was to flirt, it would be by sharing the truth with you,
and this is no lie,

The first 7 days we were at Coronado Springs just now,,,,

I read the hard cover version of MockingJay!

That's right, no Kindle,,, I even had to manually turn the pages myself!

And no, this is not a cheery, bright, upbeat book to read at Disney.

Which is why there are now only 5 dwarfs left,,,,

I shot Grumpy and Sneezy with arrows.

And Disney wasn't even mad,,, they needed to lay off two of them anyway.

keep it up Laura,,,, great work!

 

[buzz1121]

Laura, Your TR is fantastic!!

I just caught up from the beginning and I have to say that I really enjoy your writing style, it's very conversational and plain funny!

I think one of the funniest parts for me was your description of MK during Wishes as Mumbai, where you and 20,000 of your close friends get up close and personal!

If I can identify by scent the type of deodorant you are wearing, I am entirely too close to you! Of course, on the flip side, I should just be thankful that I am smelling deodorant and not eau de natural.....which sadly, you can smell all too often on crowded evenings in the parks!

Great TR Laura!

 

[laura74]

Oh, settle down. Waddya trying to do? Give me a swelled head??

Besides, how could I resist a line like "smart-butt"?

Perfectly apt I think.


Oh, sure. If you throw albeq into Google, it spells it for you...

Not that I did that...

:

Of course not.



Oh, you're such a girl.

Sadly, yes.


I've never heard that one before, but... okay.

Party in Laura's salad! Woo Hoo!

There was a lot going on in there.


No. I said getting better. Still has a ways to go... Then again, DD15 loves to shop with me more than her mom. I'm in and out in two seconds flat.

Umm.... just to clarify. We're talking about shopping here.




Great. Now I've got a hankering for meatloaf.

I hear Prime Time serves a good one.

Nobody's ever thanked me for that before! You're welcome!

I was truly honored.

Hello again Laura, I'm so pleased to see you and your report doing well, now that it's grown some roots, like I told you early on, you have a talent for making the mundane interesting, and let's face it, all trip reports are mundane.

Nebo! You're back! I hope you had a great trip and I can't wait for the reports to start.

By the way, just because a Canadian can spell Albiqurqu,,, Albukerrke,,,,, that city in Nevada, doesn't mean you have to fawn all over him, you have far too much talent to have to put up with his silver tongue.

He is pretty charming. And...you know...says nice stuff about me.


But if I was to flirt, it would be by sharing the truth with you,
and this is no lie,

I think if you're going to flirt, you have to say nice things about me. See above.

The first 7 days we were at Coronado Springs just now,,,,

I read the hard cover version of MockingJay!

You do know that's the third book, right?

That's right, no Kindle,,, I even had to manually turn the pages myself!

Wait...what century is this?


And no, this is not a cheery, bright, upbeat book to read at Disney.

It's no Uncle John's Reader.

Which is why there are now only 5 dwarfs left,,,,

I shot Grumpy and Sneezy with arrows.

Well, if you have to take out a couple of dwarfs those are the ones that should go. I can't see shooting Dopey or Happy.

And Disney wasn't even mad,,, they needed to lay off two of them anyway.

Maybe you'll get a 40% pin code.

keep it up Laura,,,, great work!

Thanks Nebo! You're my hero.

Laura, Your TR is fantastic!!

Thanks!

I just caught up from the beginning and I have to say that I really enjoy your writing style, it's very conversational and plain funny!

I think one of the funniest parts for me was your description of MK during Wishes as Mumbai, where you and 20,000 of your close friends get up close and personal!

The crowd was BIBLICAL!

If I can identify by scent the type of deodorant you are wearing, I am entirely too close to you! Of course, on the flip side, I should just be thankful that I am smelling deodorant and not eau de natural.....which sadly, you can smell all too often on crowded evenings in the parks!

Yes, we were all very cozy.

Great TR Laura!

Thanks!

 

[laura74]

We head into the reception area and straight back to the cookies. I pour some lemonade for Monkston while she makes her important cookie decisions and then grab a cup for myself. As I’m walking over to the lemonade container I change my mind and decide to get coffee (or rather coffee-like product) instead. Just as I put the cup under the spigot I hear the attendant yell, “No!”

Wait, what? Too much coffee today? She knows how bad it is?

“You. Can’t. Use. That. Cup. For. Coffee! Use this one. This is for coffee.”

Now, I’d like to think I’m not an idiot. This was not some clear plastic cup clearly meant for cold drinks. It was very similar to a Starbucks cup, but without the sleeve thingey.

I apologize profusely to the attendant (let’s call her Alice) for my lack of cup knowledge and proceed to get my coffee-like product with the correct coffee-like cup. And she’s watching me as I do it. I feel incredibly self-conscious and now I just know I’m going to spill something or knock the urn over, maybe overturn a cookie tray. I have flashbacks of knocking over the end cap display at the supermarket. I think I’m sweating.

Cup safely filled (phew), I head over to the cookies. I’m really not hungry. I couldn’t even finish that Omnivore salad. And the cookies don’t really look all that special, though Monkston sure seems to be enjoying hers. But one thing these cookies are is free, so I take a chocolate chip one and head over to join Mr. Squid and Monkston on the sofa. A sofa with no coffee table in front of it.

Now you may wonder why that is a problem, but I can see this is a crumbly cookie. A cookie that would require two hands to eat neatly and one hand is holding a cup of not coffee that I don’t think I even want anymore.

I look over at the refreshment area and Alice is still there. I can’t get rid of this stuff with her standing there. I don’t want the cookie, I don’t want the drink and that’s all I can think about. What if the DVC lady comes down to shake our hands and I’m still holding this stuff like a doofus?

I look back again. Still there. Shoot!

“Monkston, want another cookie?”

She eyes it dubiously. Monkston doesn’t like already touched food. If you hand her a water bottle she will conduct a thorough inspection of the top for traces of lipstick. (Who could that be?)

“No thanks Mommy.”

Rats.

I look back again and Alice is finally gone. Here’s my chance.

I hide the cookie under the cup and casually walk over to the garbage can and…




I throw it away! You thought she’d catch me, didn’t you?

Whew. DVC lady is there (let’s call her Dora) and she does indeed want to shake hands. She tells us she has to handle something else and will be right back to give us our gift card.

As soon as she leaves, Mr. Squid asks if I think we can score a ride back to the resort in the van. I say we’re already members and that is for people they are trying to impress. He says he’s going to tell her about our long journey and how badly Monkston…ahem... wants to get back to go swimming.

Dora returns with our card and warns us that we CANNOT LOSE IT. Now that’s two cards we CANNOT LOSE.

Mr. Squid thanks her and then turning on the charm, weaves a tale of disappointment, heat exhaustion, and sore feet. He wonders if we could perhaps bother them with a ride back to Bay Lake?

And she says…

“Of course Mr. Squid. Just go wait in the ice cream parlor.”

Ugh. More free food.

Mr. Squid and Monkston ask for a cup each and start to dig in when the van arrives for us. We start heading over to the door.

“Stop!”

Uh oh. Is Alice back again? We didn’t pick the cups out. The ice cream guy did!

“You. Cannot. Bring. That. Ice Cream. In. The. Van.”

So Monkston and Mr. Squid throw their full ice cream cups away like ugly Americans and I’m just thankful that I wasn’t caught tossing my cookie. (Ha! See what happened there?)

Our van driver is really nice and we find out that he’s been working at WDW since it opened. As we drive he points out all the things that have changed since 1971 so he was doing a lot of pointing. A pointillist?

Finally! Finally we arrive at the resort and we head back up to the room to get changed. I can’t wait to head to the pool, grab a lounger and read about dystopian nightmares in the bright Florida sun.

 

[pkondz]

Wait, what? Too much coffee today? She knows how bad it is?

“You. Can’t. Use. That. Cup. For. Coffee! Use this one. This is for coffee.”

Well, duh. You grabbed the cup from the lemonade area. Those cups are designed to disolve in hot water. Cuts down on garbage and dishwashing costs.

Now, I’d like to think I’m not an idiot.

Ever notice that a lot of idiots think they're not idiots? Heck. Look at me.

Nah, I guess it doesn't apply. I know I'm an idiot...

Don't worry, you're not an idiot. An idiot would've argued about the cup. It's a rule.

This was not some clear plastic cup clearly meant for cold drinks. It was very similar to a Starbucks cup, but without the sleeve thingey.

Maybe somewhere back in the annals of Disney lore, a guest burnt themselves and sued Disney for unlimited rides on IASW.

I apologize profusely to the attendant (let’s call her Alice) for my lack of cup knowledge and proceed to get my coffee-like product with the correct coffee-like cup.

Are you part Canadian by any chance?

And she’s watching me as I do it. I feel incredibly self-conscious and now I just know I’m going to spill something or knock the urn over, maybe overturn a cookie tray. I have flashbacks of knocking over the end cap display at the supermarket. I think I’m sweating.

Did you really knock over a display at the supermarket?

Cup safely filled (phew),

Congrats.

But one thing these cookies are is free, so I take a chocolate chip one and head over to join Mr. Squid and Monkston on the sofa.

Only thing better than a cookie is a free cookie.

A sofa with no coffee table in front of it.

Uh, oh.

Now you may wonder why that is a problem,

Nope. Way ahead of you. You need a place to put your feet up, of course. You just walked over 34 miles to get here!

but I can see this is a crumbly cookie. A cookie that would require two hands to eat neatly and one hand is holding a cup of not coffee that I don’t think I even want anymore.

Yeah. Okay. That too.

I look over at the refreshment area and Alice is still there. I can’t get rid of this stuff with her standing there. I don’t want the cookie, I don’t want the drink and that’s all I can think about. What if the DVC lady comes down to shake our hands and I’m still holding this stuff like a doofus?

Oh, that's easy. You walk up to Alice and say, "Since there's no where to put this down, can you hold my coffee-like product with the correct coffee-like cup while I eat this not so special cookie?"

Don't forget to smile.

Monkston doesn’t like already touched food. If you hand her a water bottle she will conduct a thorough inspection of the top for traces of lipstick.

Smart kid.

I throw it away! You thought she’d catch me, didn’t you?

Nope. I had every faith in your abilities with subterfuge... You're a Mother after all.

Dora returns with our card and warns us that we CANNOT LOSE IT. Now that’s two cards we CANNOT LOSE.

And driven to the brink of insanity by all the constant mollycoddling... You lose it!!!!

Or not. I've been wrong before.

“Of course Mr. Squid. Just go wait in the ice cream parlor.”

I was so expecting a "No, I'm afraid we can't help you." kind of comment.

Ugh. More free food.

Thanks, Alex. Umm... What is 'words that pkondz will never utter'?

Uh oh. Is Alice back again? We didn’t pick the cups out. The ice cream guy did!

“You. Cannot. Bring. That. Ice Cream. In. The. Van.”

I'm with the driver on this one. Kid (and some adults) + ice cream = stain on the upholstery.

So Monkston and Mr. Squid throw their full ice cream cups away like ugly Americans and I’m just thankful that I wasn’t caught tossing my cookie. (Ha! See what happened there?)

Yes! Free ice cream hurled aside! A tragedy of epic proportions!

It's enough to make me want to hurl too. (two can play at that game!)

Our van driver is really nice and we find out that he’s been working at WDW since it opened.

Was he driving really slow? In the passing lane? While wearing a hat?

Just wondering... :

As we drive he points out all the things that have changed since 1971 so he was doing a lot of pointing. A pointillist?

Pointificator.

Finally! Finally we arrive at the resort and we head back up to the room to get changed. I can’t wait to head to the pool, grab a lounger and read about dystopian nightmares in the bright Florida sun.

I bought DD11 the trilogy and told her I wanted to read it when she was done. I've just finished the first book. Not bad.

Thanks for the chapter!

 

[laura74]

Well, duh. You grabbed the cup from the lemonade area. Those cups are designed to disolve in hot water. Cuts down on garbage and dishwashing costs.

Didn't look like one of those cups.

Ever notice that a lot of idiots think they're not idiots? Heck. Look at me.

Nah, I guess it doesn't apply. I know I'm an idiot...

Don't worry, you're not an idiot. An idiot would've argued about the cup. It's a rule.

Uh oh. I think I'm arguing with you about the cup.

Maybe somewhere back in the annals of Disney lore, a guest burnt themselves and sued Disney for unlimited rides on IASW.

Now that sounds like torture.

Are you part Canadian by any chance?

Canadian? How dare you!

Did you really knock over a display at the supermarket?

Not one of my finer moments.


Only thing better than a cookie is a free cookie.

Might be a few things better.


Nope. Way ahead of you. You need a place to put your feet up, of course. You just walked over 34 miles to get here!

Good point!


Oh, that's easy. You walk up to Alice and say, "Since there's no where to put this down, can you hold my coffee-like product with the correct coffee-like cup while I eat this not so special cookie?"

Don't forget to smile.




Nope. I had every faith in your abilities with subterfuge... You're a Mother after all.

It's a job requirement.

And driven to the brink of insanity by all the constant mollycoddling... You lose it!!!!

Or not. I've been wrong before.



I was so expecting a "No, I'm afraid we can't help you." kind of comment.

Me too! I guess our wheels were squeaky enough.

Thanks, Alex. Umm... What is 'words that pkondz will never utter'?


I'm with the driver on this one. Kid (and some adults) + ice cream = stain on the upholstery.


Yes! Free ice cream hurled aside! A tragedy of epic proportions!

It's enough to make me want to hurl too. (two can play at that game!)



Was he driving really slow? In the passing lane? While wearing a hat?

Just wondering... :

And shorts with black socks.

Pointificator.

Good one.

I bought DD11 the trilogy and told her I wanted to read it when she was done. I've just finished the first book. Not bad.

Thanks for the chapter!

Thank you.

 

[jedijill]

I love any trip report containing a dystopian nightmare. Thank goodness you got the gift card before getting banned by the DVC cup police.

Jill in CO

 

[Kgroo]

Whew!!! Seems like you made it out just in time. Good thing you didn't have to go to the restroom. Can you imagine all the things she could have told you that you were using wrong in there?

Good job getting a ride back in the van though - the bus from DTD to BLT seems to take FOREVER!!!!

Great update

 

[laura74]

I love any trip report containing a dystopian nightmare. Thank goodness you got the gift card before getting banned by the DVC cup police.

Jill in CO

LOL. Doesn't every trip report have one?

DVC cup police. I like it.

Whew!!! Seems like you made it out just in time. Good thing you didn't have to go to the restroom. Can you imagine all the things she could have told you that you were using wrong in there?

You're sicker than I am! Why didn't I think of that?


Good job getting a ride back in the van though - the bus from DTD to BLT seems to take FOREVER!!!!

Yes, it does take forever. It's been pointed out to me, however, that I did it all wrong. I should have used transportation to and from MK which makes complete sense now but then I wouldn't have had much of a story.

Great update

Thanks!

 

[Mike4lurve]

Thanks to this TR I decided to join as I have found her TR very interesting and well written. Best wishes from the UK

 

[laura74]

Thanks to this TR I decided to join as I have found her TR very interesting and well written. Best wishes from the UK

Wow! I'm not worthy but incredibly flattered.

Now these guys in particular are worth joining up for...

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2783378

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2916493