Honey, I Shrunk the Checkbook, Really final, some Feb shots, 7-27, pg82.

[longneckthree]

 

[McDisney]

Ooohhh where, oh where is Nebo,
Where oh where is Nebo,
where has Nebo gone?

NEBOOOOO

 

[Disney 4-ever]

want to be doing this: instead I am doing this

 

[whogirl'smom]

Page two just won't do..... You can thank me later for bumping you back to page one...you know, the cool crowd...

 

[nebo]

Wow, will you just look at the mess I've gotten myself into again, Ollie. This is what happens when you are on dial up and afraid to tie up the phone. Yeah, been on a couple of interviews, then you have to wait for the call backs, I have just now started giviing out Diane's cell phone number instead.
Hey, if they won't hire me, maybe they have a position for her!
I did turn one job down. After a 3 hour interview and tour, I just didn't like the looks on the other employees' faces, like deer in the headlights kind of thing. When they asked me when I wanted to start, I told them I didn't want to work for any company that would have someone like me for an employee!

Well, not really.
Anyway, over the next 3 days at least, I will be coming at you fast and furious. By sunday night you will be sick of me, I promise. So without any further ado.........

Note to self: Find out where beer is sold at the studios in advance.

Sounds like a fun but CROWDED night. Was it EMH?

The Ozzie lights look awesome! I HAVE to see that one of these days!

RE: the OK Movie Ride...I feel the same. Can do without it. Same goes for Fantasmic.

!

Yes Melinda, it was EMH that night, But what the camera can't show is that every 15 minutes or so, the lights all start dancing, I think it's better than Fantasmic too!

Another great update, Nebo!

Amazingly, I HAVE seen the Osbourne lights (i know, you are fainting right now, sorry), but it was many years ago, and they have added a lot since then. Great pictures!
Never have seen Fantasmic, but not for lack of trying (sniff). A couple of years ago we booked the dinner package, went out there, had dinner, and just before the show, it was cancelled because a tropical storm (just short of a hurricane) was moving threw.

Marita, that is why we never PLAN on seeing Fantasmic anymore. It's not like Illuminations where you never get sick of it, and no way am I going to invest 90 minutes in seat-preserving if there is even a hint of drizzle in the air.

Pretty Lights!

Sorry about the crowd/mob...I know you dislike da crowds, especially in the dark. Glad your EPCOT switcheroo worked!

Great chapter, Oh Trip Reporter!

Hi Wendy, how's my favorite Ute? Like your new siggy add on. I just had a fantasy about getting "quartz" on a triple nerd score!

And what happened then? Well, in Disney they say that Nebo's heart grew three sizes that day. And then the true meaning of Christmas came through, and Nebo found the strength of ten Nebos plus two!!

Very uncomfortable situation to be in. Things are not supposed to get weird at Disney
But it's all good
gawd, I love his reports Did I just say that out loud?

Actually LadyMar, after Nebo's brain shrank 3 sizes on the bus, I just stood up behind the bus driver and told her everything will be ok, just take us over to Epcot. The whole situation was almost surreal to me, and I still don't understand how it came to happen. That was the only time I have ever been uncomfortable in Disney, and to be honest, am glad to have that story in my taillights now.
I still recommend the bus system, even the All Stars busses, just not from MGM. By the way, the greatest after hours commute?

Walking back to the Dolphin through the INternational Gateway after Illuminations, via the Boardwalk. That is the EPITOME of staying at Disney!

That's so cute, but the Grinch is at Universal...

Did you and Smidgy see Universal over Christmas at all??? The new Grinch stage show is really really cute~

Great episode, as usual...

Your stories are a nice way for me to end a long day of studying

Thanks Colleen, but no, never been to Uni during the holidays. I am already making a list of new things for us next time we come. SO far I have,,,,,,,,,,
ToyStory Mania, a new parade at DHS, American Idol show there, new rolly coaster at US, new version of Earthquake ride there, new version of Back to the Future, now a Simpson's ride, and can't wait to see the new Harry Potter section. Yep, next trip, whenever that will be, will have to include a stay at the Royal Pacific.

 

[nebo]

[QUOTE

3 beers>2 lighted necklaces.

I think they owe you.

Go Green!!!!!

Actually it cost us two beers just to show them our family suite. Come to think of it, shouldn't they have paid us admission?

2 beers, 2 lighted necklaces>3 beers

I think they owe us[/QUOTE]


There, wee what it took to get the Clevelander out of her computer? Talk that somebody may owe her something!

Another great update Nebo.

When we got to the lines for the bus we were truly confused. You see we are car people. Is this always how it is? We had no idea, but it was bad. We ended up taking a bus to the All Star Movies and walking from there. I don't remember what time we got back, but I do remember that it reconfirmed our decision to always rent a car and drive.

By the way those light up necklaces are christmas bulbs, we bought them the year before and I just had to get some for Kim, Diane and Steve for this year's trip. You know I couldn't find them anywhere, ended up having to order them on line, and they came right before our trip. They're a lot of fun, and like Nebo said, a great way to find eachother.

Jill? DO you still have the receipt? Mine broke.

Thanks Diane - believe it or not I think I can picture it as we have cousins who live not to far from there. Sounds like it might be time for a get-togther with them!

And nebo - great pics of the lights..still trying to talk DH into going that time of year...maybe someday!

Tracy, the lights are just great, but as for the time of the year? I guess it's an individual thing, I still prefer either May or September. At least then I know what the weather will be. HOT! After the December and February trips, I don't think I could take one more question of,,, " So, what are YOU wearing today? Should I wear shorts and a jacket? Or jeans and a tank top? Are we staying for Wishes? Is so, we shouldbringalongsweatersin caseiget'scold,andyouwon'tmindcarryingmy jacket, will you?"

And that's just to go down to the POOL for an hour!

By the way, I'm commenting as I'm reading the posts, so this might already have been addressed by Smidgy,,,,, at Wine and Roses, they also have karaoke there, not a great song selection, but karaoke none the less. I say you bring along Jaime and we can all make complete fools of ourselves.


Didn't he stash the bottle caps in your unmentionables?[/QUOTE]

Dang! Wish I had thought of that. But John was watching me like a hawk.

Man oh man - when you fall behind in your TRs, you really fall behind! Catching up now....

Wow, your shots came out GREAT!

PHEW!

Thanks PrincessV for the comments about my archaic, film , camera. I thought they came out pretty good too, considering I had no idea what I was doing. All I know is, turn off the flash, use 400 speed film, and the most important part, Do not jiggle in the slightest little bit when you pull the trigger!

Jill, tell John how relieved people are that he was able to finally get his beer.

Ok, I have the whole day tomorrow alone, so lot's of time to get caught up.
Pretty sad when you have to get caught up on your own trip report. See you then.

 

[whogirl'smom]

Glad you're back!

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Welcome back, Nebo

Might I suggest watching the weather forecast for future trips?
Just a thought..........

 

[tiggerbell]

I say you bring along Jaime and we can all make complete fools of ourselves.

Ooh, you don't want that, trust me!

 

[nebo]

I'm really sorry. I was hoping this wouldn't have to come from me, but, apparently, she is willing to continue the deception.

Yes, that's right. I'm talking about your beloved Smidgy!

Notice I didn't make that all-inclusive?

You know, the wife I once supposedly made cry? The one I've had to drag kicking and screaming to all these trips to Disney?
Well, we are barely speaking now. Ok, barely getting along. Ok,
Locked in mortal combat!

WHy can women be so unreasonable at times?

It's like this:
She borrowed the last Harry Potter book from my brother in law. A hard cover edition none the less.
ANd she thinks she has total rights to the book until she is finished with it!

How ridiculous is that?
I was willing to share, but NO, now she is hiding it. AND IT BELONGS TO MY BROTHER IN LAW!

The other day when I couldn't find it on the way to the john, I used the summoning, or "Ascio, Harry Potter" spell. It flew in through the door just before it closed, and I thought I had won, at least for the time being.
But no, she had already put a curse on it, something that sounded like "rectumus legardiosa", and I couldn't leave the bathroom for 12 hours!

But the joke was on her, heh heh, you see, I had the book in there with me.!

Well, it shoulda worked. Did you know that you can pick a door by sticking a coat hanger end in the small hole on the doorknob?

And there I am trying to use a plumber's helper plunger thingy as a wand in defense!

I will try not to let this change of "situations" affect my reporting on this trip, but, after all, I'm only a muggle.

Lovin' the TR! Between your sand UMA's, I've managed to be late every day this week to work, and put off my studying & homework that's due when Spring Break is over. Thanks for the entertainment!

You are very welcome Beka, you can't go wrong with a mama-ute report either.

harrumph!!! wait! I gave you a sip out of my little airplane bottle while we wimps were waiting for them to get off mt. everest!!! ok, ok, I'll buy you drinks if we ever get to cedar point!!!! and we can do the happy dance

See how she is Jill? Counting sips now. As far as the "happy dance" she wants to do? Does anyone know the phrase, "St. Vitus Dance?"

Princess Lynda and I were thinking doing Cedar Point maybe in Late July. Who's up for a mini dis meet there this summer?

Monica, that would sound just great, but I can't commit to anything right now. Is that my Lynda from downstate Illinois that you spaketh of? Crap, that would be a gas, a Disney meet at Breaker's! We'll see what happens.

But...but.....but....why I the Donny & Maries SHow when I was a kid....I'm a little bit country....and I'm a little bit rock n roll

Actually, I like their duet of "Iron Man" best.

I know you know its not THAT Ozzie, but I kinda said what I said for the benefit of the few posters after that original post. Wow, I'm starting to write just like YOU!

I almost posted a picture too, of Ozzie, not the lights. The Ozzie we are speaking of. Not the owner. But the singer I'm sure some of us are a little bit country and the others are a little bit rock n' roll.

Anyways, back to being me.
QUOTE]

HuH? Now I"m scared, I almost understood that. If you can drop off that sentance by tomorrow, I can have it shortened by tuesday.

 

[nebo]

Yay!

Devine has her name and Wes Palm has his...I'm wondering


What's the garbage Can's Name?

and YES! I understand 100%

My advice? You need a new mission...

Seems you have about 1 year to come up with one~

You know Colleen, I have no idea what his name is. My first thought would have been "Trashcan man", but that is a character in the Stephen King book, The Stand. No, that can't be it. I'm kinda partial to "Dash Trash".

You know, years ago there was a tad of an issue on a monoral. Like a fire!
And people had to crawl out of the top of it, onto the roof and then (I assume) some sort of firetruck ladder.

True story.
Save it for your next trip for extra excitement.

Wow, wish I would have known about that. I could have gotten a lot of mileage out of that, although it has been fun constantly reminding Diane not to step on the third rail ,,,,,,, of the monorail.

How cool that you met them both. I ALMOST met Marita last August, but I looked for her behind
Thanks for the inside scoop about Monica, I will remember this info and use it wisely. lol

Loved the latest update. You posses great talent.

Thank you Eli,,Babynurse. Isn't it fun when you can control the "pasting" of the quote and cut it off in mid sentence?

I guess that anyone who likes PBR would have to mention Donny and Marie.

Wow, crawled out of your Heinecken bottle just long enough to get a shot in, huh Shawn? Nice to see you again.

1. Ha!


Normally I get your references (Yes, I know who Ray Kroc is!), but this one went right over my head.

Hey Celery, you are right, a lot of celebrities have posted here, and I've been fortunate enough to have met a few of them. All but one. I remember a woman last September that was staying at the bonnet creek resort that was supposed to be there at the Poly meet, but didn't quite make it. So I'm still missing a celebrity notch in my belt, maybe next time. Better yet, have Tammy post here next time.

Ok, I know, I'm pushing my memory here quite a bit, if I have you mixed up with someone else, a thousand pardons. But I think HaleyB was also staying there with you. nice to hear from you again.

 

[nebo]

PUSH

That's Terrific! I'm embarrassed I didn't think of that myself. I thought I had found a talking restroom stall door at Pleasure Island, but it just turned out to be a drunk next to me.

Garbage Can = PUSH

Here's my husband and PUSH singing "LEAN ON ME".

No. Seriously.

Ok, great picture, Rachael, did Jaime make that name up? Or is that what everybody calls it?

sheperdsville. ... we found a great days inn. has SMOKING ROOMS!!! and walking distance to a great 24 hour rest. yes, there IS a denny's (I think), but this place has country fried steak, or breakfast. we love it!!!. we are tired from the drive. put a few things in the room,, make up a drink in the room, (WITH I CIG!!!) then... walk down to the rest. and eat well.

and ... celery stalker... WE CARE!!!! (even though you were were SUPPOSED to be at the Poly beach.. wishes... meet.. with your friend tammy), but, that's just fine, we had fun without you! (guess you kids had better things to do!) just kidding. maybe the next DIS meet (if nebo and I ever get there again!!!)

aaarrgh! flower power,garden festival, we ALWAYS a a may trip planned!!!
it's killing us!! (Jamiee, shush now)

Sure, now she posts, just to make me look like an idiot. Celery, disregard my earlier post,,, SMIDGY said it FIRST!

I didn't mean to yell, and I am always here, (reading) just don't want my post count go up in the tens of thousands, have to keep it sanely down in the respected numbers.

Sorry the Badgers were eliminated out of your fantasy bb sheet, just not a good year for Wisconsin, first the Packers, now the badgers.

I didn't even know Stuckey's existed anymore. I used to have one 10 miles from my home on "Rollin Down Highway 41".

Mari, now that I think of it, I don't think I've seen a Stucky's in years either. Yes, I'm sorry about the Badgers, but at least they didn't cost me any money.
However, I still have one team left in my draft, unfortunately, if they don't win, it WILL cost me some bucks. Ok, alltogether now, Let's go UCLA!

Diane?! It's KY! Tobacky capitol of the world! Where smokers rights are respected. Everywhere except Lexington, that is. All restaurants in Lexington are non-smoking which is why they all have outdoor patios full of people...even in the dead of winter.

Sorry about Wisconsin, Steve. I was actually cheering for Davidson. I love to see those tiny schools advance.

Did I read that you guys want to adopt me? I'm available for adoption! (If you move to Florida.)

Melinda, we'll let you know about the florida part, and to be honest, I had to root for Davidson myself..... and they should have beaten Kansas!
Again,,,,, UCLA,,,,,,UCLA

wow very coll thread

I am new to this deal

but you are very funny

Hi justmee, welcome to the party. Feel free to abuse and be abused anytime!

Just got back from WDW Flower and Garden Festival and the Topiaries were beautiful. Lots And lots of flowers I had to put a splint on my finger for all of the pictures that I took 1172 to be exact.

Goofyfan, you're kidding, right? It started already? What bands did you see? Crap, We're supposed to be there! IN MAY! Oh well, hope you had a great trip.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

But no, she had already put a curse on it, something that sounded like "rectumus legardiosa", and I couldn't leave the bathroom for 12 hours!

Thank GOD my Mother didn't know that spell when I had her copy!

 

[Goofyfan1]

I am not kidding Nebo if I knew how to post pictures I would show you all my work and yes had a great time thinking about going again in december ho ho ho

 

[smidgy]

She borrowed the last Harry Potter book from my brother in law. A hard cover edition none the less.
ANd she thinks she has total rights to the book until she is finished with it!

How ridiculous is that?
I was willing to share, but NO, now she is hiding it. AND IT BELONGS TO MY BROTHER IN LAW!
.

AHEM, AHEM (in true delores umbridge fashion)... HIS brother-in -law is MY BROTHER!!!

nebo refuses to buy hard cover books. 1)too much money 2) they don't dry out well when he drops them in the bathtub 3) when he falls asleep while reading and drops the book, it knocks him out!

I was perfectly content to wait until July, when it comes out in soft cover, but MY brother lent me his copy. and now I have to make a reservation to read the book I'm reading!!!

On a lighter note, Nebo looks pretty funny in his boxer briefs, waving a plumber's helper around and pretending he can speak Latin. gotta love him

 

[smidgy]

Ooh, you don't want that, trust me!

oh yes we do!!! I say you bring Jack and do a twisted ventriliquist version of karaoke!!! (that will freak Nebo out... he HATES dolls, they scare him)

 

[monymony3471]

WHy can women be so unreasonable at times?

Look who we are married too.

The rest is actually quote worthy!

The other day when I couldn't find it on the way to the john, I used the summoning, or "Ascio, Harry Potter" spell. It flew in through the door just before it closed, and I thought I had won, at least for the time being.
But no, she had already put a curse on it, something that sounded like "rectumus legardiosa", and I couldn't leave the bathroom for 12 hours!

And there I am trying to use a plumber's helper plunger thingy as a wand in defense!

I will try not to let this change of "situations" affect my reporting on this trip, but, after all, I'm only a muggle.

Monica, that would sound just great, but I can't commit to anything right now. Is that my Lynda from downstate Illinois that you spaketh of? Crap, that would be a gas, a Disney meet at Breaker's! We'll see what happens.

Yes it's that Lynda. And we are now thinking August. As if I needed bait......

That's Terrific! I'm embarrassed I didn't think of that myself. I thought I had found a talking restroom stall door at Pleasure Island, but it just turned out to be a drunk next to me.

FOF!! Worth sharing with DH over coffee

I was perfectly content to wait until July, when it comes out in soft cover, but MY brother lent me his copy. and now I have to make a reservation to read the book I'm reading!!!

Oh no! You missed the 180 day mark? I can mail you a copy if that will guarantee more TR writing....just saying.

On a lighter note, Nebo looks pretty funny in his boxer briefs, waving a plumber's helper around and pretending he can speak Latin. gotta love him

As always, thanks for the mental picture.

 

[tiggerbell]

oh yes we do!!! I say you bring Jack and do a twisted ventriliquist version of karaoke!!! (that will freak Nebo out... he HATES dolls, they scare him)

WHY do you tempt me with such EVIL ideas???

 

[Disney 4-ever]

I am not kidding Nebo if I knew how to post pictures I would show you all my work and yes had a great time thinking about going again in december ho ho ho

I guess I will have to show my DH how to do this. Actually that is my son and niece in this picture. he had to do this for me. Wish I could have went. But duty calls. This is one of my favorite pictures. And yes, he did take over 1100pictures.

 

[nebo]

Ok, we are wrapping up her now, I have all day tomorrow, with nary a Smidgy in sight, so a new chapter will be up by mid afternoon.

I am completely enjoying your unusual sense of humor , you've motivated me to think about finishing up the trip report I started in August. However, I am a bit of a procrastinator and will read your previous trip reports first since this one has been quite amusing so far

Thanks teach, my problem is that I wish I had taken more notes in class. Really, you think you will remember funny stuff or thoughts that happen, but they slip away from you. Good luck getting back into the flow of writing the report again, the longer you are away, the harder it is.

Isn't it time for an update?

yes

She said it. Not me.

yes

WHY do you tempt me with such EVIL ideas???

If you saw this dang Howdy Doody doll that I have to come face to face with every morning on the stairway shelf, you would have a fear of dolls, too.

I guess I will have to show my DH how to do this. Actually that is my son and niece in this picture. he had to do this for me. Wish I could have went. But duty calls. This is one of my favorite pictures. And yes, he did take over 1100pictures.

Fine, I know I'm a bit slow, um, you are Connie, and Goofyfan is your son?
But why is he wearing black socks in the ocean? But he went on vacation and you didn't? And you all may be going in December. Right? Have I got it?

tomorrow, gang, the further adventures of John, Kim, and the impatient crabby lady.