In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[lisaviolet]

Oh, and I forgot to mention that my temporary housing is in a man's house. Nothing like facing fears head on.

Feel like I"m back in university where second year it was me and three guys and every day I was in trauma (and internse fun of course!!!! AND NO GIRL DRAMA )

 

[lisaviolet]

It's *someone's* birthday tomorrow. WORD.

 

[lisaviolet]

I'm baaaacccckkk

Holy crap am I exhausted. Goddesses do not relax much at WDW. Add a 2.5 hour flight delay on the end of the trip and I didn't get home until 1:00 this morning. I have my coffee, however, and am headed back some 4 or 5 pages to catch up. And I do believe that I have to set the record straight on something. That, of course, requires photos. I do have to go to work in a little while so my time this morning is rather limited.

Nancy, did someone tell you how I LOVED your shorter hair on you! And I didn't dislike your longer hair - it's because you could see your face more.

 

[HockeyKat]

Hi!!!!

Erika will totally try to score three of the "team" shirts our teammates did not tell us about! Yes, sure, the shirts were there but we are lemmings!!! Must point us in the direction of the cliff!

Setting the record straight here!!! E was working shenanigans and Liz was distracted by that and hoodies. I said I was buying the shirt (it was cute and 50% off and you know me and sales!), but had NO idea that Amy and EE and Nancy had also bought the shirt until we all showed our purchases upstairs from the expo. So, totally NOT on purpose!!


Okay, do we really have to be back in the real world?

 

[lisaviolet]

Setting the record straight here!!! E was working shenanigans and Liz was distracted by that and hoodies. I said I was buying the shirt (it was cute and 50% off and you know me and sales!), but had NO idea that Amy and EE and Nancy had also bought the shirt until we all showed our purchases upstairs from the expo. So, totally NOT on purpose!!


Okay, do we really have to be back in the real world?

Don't worry Kat - I KNEW there was an extended story. Pictures people. I'm dying of envy (and a little sad for myself - sorry ) - so at least push it with pictures.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

OMG I'm laughing so hard I'm crying right now.

This weekend has changed me forever.

Jo, the pleasure was all mine! Really. Well, except the "breaking Jo" part. I didn't get pleasure from that

After Jo was safely on her bus, Liz, Nancy, Amy, and I went to storm the offices of RunDisney while Kat and EE went on to DHS. Got to Wide World of Sports, Nancy and I went to storm the office, Amy didn't speak English, and Liz was the driver of the mafia get-away car.

YES! Liz and I got to choose the car at the rental place. Naturally we chose the one where we could fit the bodies of 10 dead men in the trunk. Huge. But we needed it. Some of us had a lot of luggage to carry

Off to DHS. Fastpasses for RnR, lunch at the commissary, singing on the Great Movie ride (not appreciated by the family in front of us),

Seriously. What was up with them. The cast member had INVITED everyone to sing along. We were just obliging. loudly. And rather squeakish


So we ride TSM and naturally I kick Nancy's a$$ in accuracy. We all had fun. We ride again--see Tim and tell him our results--Nancy and I got our picture with him--but there was a ride malfunction so we never did get a true re-match.

and to quote Tim...."to win on accuracy = LOSER" note: My score is the blue.

First stop, Mexico. Margaritas.

2 for me

And we meet Rose and Ashley. FUNNIEST drunk experience ever. They ran the race and saw us with our bling and came to chat. And Rose was SO drunk and SO SO SO funny. We all friended her on FB.

Rose. Ooooh, the poor families who were in our general vacinity. They all decided it was best to move on

We skipped China and went right to Germany. They all had beer and Nancy and I had shots.

AND!!!! A wedding party asked ME to take their picture You all KNOW how good *I* am with techology. Funny. Same kinda thing happened last year too.

Liz scored us a spot in the private viewing area for Illuminations.

Amazing pixie dust moment

Nancy dragged me to the nearest bathroom, because of course, Nancy knows where every single bathroom in the World is as she has to pee every 15 minutes.

true dat

I lost my woo. Sad.

no woo for you

I can't believe how fast things went by, I so enjoyed this race. I was just looking at the pictures and thinking there were a number of them I wanted to order.

Our castle picture came out pretty good all things considered!

I think you should consider a full Meg. I'm so confident that you could do it. How are those shin splints doing? Better I hope

And Nancy is stuck at the airport. Her flight is delayed by 2.5 hours! Nancy and I always get bad airport karma. It's payback for all of the shenanigans!

That's a whole post in itself. Later.

Then they make me go on Splash. It was fun. But next,,,, was Big Throw up Railroad.

Big Throw Up Railroad

OMG. Remember when I broke Jo? Not my proudest moment

Remember when we had to change rooms at 10pm the night before the race and they only sent one luggage guy to help 6 women move their crap??

that really sucked. But, we're endurance athletes. We can do anything

I so have a fab idea for the next drinking shirt. Nancy and I came up with it!

yes. And you will all love it.

Oh, wait. Ask them about losing me and Amy in Epcot.

 

[HockeyKat]

Don't worry Kat - I KNEW there was an extended story. Pictures people. I'm dying of envy (and a little sad for myself - sorry ) - so at least push it with pictures.

Haha!!

Go check FB for pics. Amy and Liz are the camera folks.

I will get off my behind and get my photopass card up and send you the info, too.

Mark your calendar for next year. You can afford us for sure, as almost everything pricey was completely optional. We actually did a good job this year with CS meals and keeping the costs down. Alcohol is the biggest expense with this crowd!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

HEL-LO!!!!

Although "you broke her" is SO loved. Story please.

And Rose - I want the Rose story.....

First the Jo Story.

We were in line for BTM. 6 of us. Kat, EE, Liz, Jo, Meg and myself. Meg and I were the last 2 in the line. When the CM tried to put the 6 of us in rows 1,2,& 3 (the FRONT of the train), the first 4 goddesses followed instructions. I groaned. Loudly apparently. The CM asked who groaned and I meekly raised my hand and admitted it was me. He asked why. So, I told him that I much, much prefer the back. It's "faster" back there. Whippier. Meg totally agreed. So, the laughing CM told our rule-abiding goddess friends that they must get out of the line and go all the way to the back because that's what WE wanted. They reluctantly consented and off to the back we went. Meg and I took the way back, Liz and Kat in front of us, EE and Jo in front of them. About 1/2 way thru the ride we notice Jo has her head buried in EE's shoulder Motion sick. Meg and I felt so, SO bad.

But Jo is a true resilient Goddess. And she didn't hold it against me. At least I don't *think* she did. She still gave me some of the most incredible chocolate

Oh Lord - forget the marathon - I would have to train for this!!!!! If I ever get there.

Oh, you'll get there. We've already decided that.

I'm not a lover of the words "drinky drinks". Am I banned?

no words necessary. Signs are fine Apparently signing and talking simultaneously is a bit redundant. Who knew

It's *someone's* birthday tomorrow. WORD.

?? lost me.

Nancy, did someone tell you how I LOVED your shorter hair on you! And I didn't dislike your longer hair - it's because you could see your face more.

Thanks

Setting the record straight here!!! E was working shenanigans and Liz was distracted by that and hoodies.

Shenanigans? I know not of what you speak

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I am so smiling at all the recap posts. What a great trip.

Oh, I should be working on my computer instead of posting. Oh Well.
Goddess are more important then food for a hotel HA HA HA>.

Any way, I have an idea Liz, I was not able to find a 13.1 decal for my van that I liked, can you make me on on cafe press.
Strong is the New Skinny 13.1 or something like that. ??

And Lisa, yes forget about training for the race, the training is more need to hang for the drinking. I the new girl could not hang.


By the way, where on earth did the race go. The fasted 3 hours of my life.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I interrupt this story swapping to give you the following FB status from one of my friends:

figured out why I'm fat! The shampoo I use in the shower that runs down my body says "For extra volume and body". I'm going to start using "Dawn" dish soap. It says " Dissolves fat that is otherwise difficult to remove".

 

[AKASnowWhite]

And Lisa, yes forget about training for the race, the training is more need to hang for the drinking. I the new girl could not hang.

Oh, new girls both hung just fine.

By the way, where on earth did the race go. The fasted 3 hours of my life.

I agree! That race just FLEW by for me too!

Change of plans for the day. Not working. Off to get some sewing done instead. I have so.many.costumes to make.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Nancy no way on earth did I or will I ever hold it against you.
It could have happened no matter where I sat on the ride,
I will try Big Puke Mtn. again but just not the day I travel,. I will do it after the race next year.

And EE, thank you again for your arm on that ride!!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I agree! That race just FLEW by for me too!

Change of plans for the day. Not working. Off to get some sewing done instead. I have so.many.costumes to make.

I never did get the story of the energizer bunny mom

 

[3DisneyKids]

Quick break from work. I am croaking along. Voice sounds like I smoke two packs a day but at least I can speak.

Anyway wanted to pop in and say that I found my ghetto medal! Woo! Yes, that will be explained too.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Since I can't resist, a quick TR.

We last left me in the airport, on the plane! I settled into the flight - bumpy the entire time, and thus no coffee. Boo. I drank a Diet Coke instead. Ate my fruit and yogurt, and read an entire magazine.

We landed early, so I texted everyone and told them. My husband, E, Kat, Jo, Nancy. Got my luggage and went to Terminal B to wait for the girls to show up. Talked to E non stop via phone for a while as she insisted on being there when I met Jo and Meg and Nancy. BUT she was driving in an ice storm so I refused. She was NOT happy.

I'm sitting there with my luggage, eating cheese and crackers and grapes! Thinking of Lisa!

Jo found me and we were so excited. First impression. Jo is adorable! She sounds just like my cousin and happens to live about 20 mins away from my family. The thing about Jo is, overall, she is WAY more than she thinks she is. Truly. So whatever you think of her online personality, just add a lot of strength and resilience and MORE to her all over.

Then Meg finds us! Megan was exactly as I thought she'd be, and she is cute and so trim! You know, not skinny weird but all thin and strong. Trim, perfect word. And she is just...oh, it makes me smile to think of her in her Minnie skirt. At the race, around the parks after. That's Meg. Totally comfortable, hanging out, but with pep. And sweet. Like whimsical and strong at the same time.

Meg is carrying her Vera, and Jo has the new purse she just got, so at their request, I take out my new Vera and my Disney purse. Yes, right there in front of the car rental counters! So right away I know I am going to like both of them lots.

Nancy arrives and we head off, us to our rental car and Jo and Meg to ME. Meanwhile, unbeknown to us, Erika is calling our cell phones and leaving these hilarious messages demanding we stop screening her. It's killing her not to be there for the first meets!

Nancy and I go to pick our rental car. There is a sea of Chevy Impalas. We pick one with Ohio plates so we can find it easily (and for Cutie) and we open the trunk. Oh my word, you could put ten grown men in there. We dub it the Mafia car and my Jersey driving commences!

We call E from the car and head to the Dolphin, despite her insistence that we go to a park first. We check in and I'm in love with the spa smell. Such a pretty hotel. My first time there. A Charo look alike is in the lobby. Too funny. I check for bedbugs, we change, and head to MK. Park at the Poly because that's what Kat and EE did.

We can't reach Kat and EE right away so we think, "they must be on something". THAT becomes the first new catch phrase! We ride Haunted Mansion and are dismayed to find out that they have taken away the hitchhiking ghosts. Same vocals, but no ghost image.

Meanwhile, Kat spots Meg and EE and Kat meet Jo and Meg! We all have lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern. I have a yummy sandwich.

After lunch, we head to get fastpasses for BTM and to ride Splash. The line for Splash is 55 minutes, but I barely notice it. I talk to Jo and get her life story, part one. We have such a good time in line. Then we ride together and she does super awesome. Nancy has a great picture of Jo by the sign that promises scariness.

Then it's time for BTM. Well, Nancy does her "I'm so nice and charming" thing (seriously, she could get candy from a baby. Life skill!) and gets the prime spots at the very end of the train. She and Meg are thrilled. Kat and I are ambivalent. Jo, it turns out, is not a friend of that particular whiplash motion. In short, Nancy breaks Jo. On her first day with us!

We retreat to the Poly for a little drink and food. Jo goes home to reboot and we have a cocktail and take out from Capt Cook's, which the cocktail server very nicely overlooks and cleans up for us. We are nice to a mean lady, thus ensuring good pixie dust the rest of the trip!

After food and drinks, we go back to MK and see Wishes and ride Space. It's me, Nancy, Kat, EE, and Meg. Oh, and we ride TTA!

After the rides, we head back to our hotels, wiped. It's been a good first day but long! Next up, moving to OKW and moving IN OKW and the rest of the team arrives!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I'm not a lover of the words "drinky drinks". Am I banned?

It's okay. I WAS cool with drinky drinks until they said it 5,000 times and kept doing the sign for thirsty. As in, "Liz won't let us have drinky drinks" sign sign sign. Oh my word. Never have I stopped someone from drinking. NEVER.

And another thing: I'm not sure I can AFFORD you gremlins.

Nah, we eat so cheap. Alcohol is optional! I was pretty broke this trip and we still paid the mortgage.

Maybe I should have sold the kidney on the black market a la Nip/Tuck.

Just kidding. Well, sort of....

KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Yes I'm aware - not as good or nice as Erika's kidney humour ! Hey! This computer here is telling me humour is wrong - AMERICAN SPELL CHECK BE GONE!!!)

That was hilarious!

Setting the record straight here!!! E was working shenanigans and Liz was distracted by that and hoodies. I said I was buying the shirt (it was cute and 50% off and you know me and sales!), but had NO idea that Amy and EE and Nancy had also bought the shirt until we all showed our purchases upstairs from the expo. So, totally NOT on purpose!!

I was SO distracted I missed a sale! Like, when does that ever happen? And really, one person buying the shirt is enough - I follow one lemming.

I will get off my behind and get my photopass card up and send you the info, too.

Mark your calendar for next year. You can afford us for sure, as almost everything pricey was completely optional. We actually did a good job this year with CS meals and keeping the costs down. Alcohol is the biggest expense with this crowd!

Yes, I want to see photo pass ASAP! We were much thriftier this year. Moreso next year. We will get better and better at it!

I am so smiling at all the recap posts. What a great trip.

Oh, I should be working on my computer instead of posting. Oh Well.
Goddess are more important then food for a hotel HA HA HA>.

Any way, I have an idea Liz, I was not able to find a 13.1 decal for my van that I liked, can you make me on on cafe press.
Strong is the New Skinny 13.1 or something like that. ??

And Lisa, yes forget about training for the race, the training is more need to hang for the drinking. I the new girl could not hang.


By the way, where on earth did the race go. The fasted 3 hours of my life.

1, you could totally hang! 2, yes i'll make a magnet asap! 3. It truly is drinking training. Sad but true!

Quick break from work. I am croaking along. Voice sounds like I smoke two packs a day but at least I can speak.

Anyway wanted to pop in and say that I found my ghetto medal! Woo! Yes, that will be explained too.

I KNEW you would!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Work is done for the day. I am channeling Lisa! Standing at the bus stop and heading to whichever park bus comes first! No plan no rush!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Just going to gran a quick lunch, shop, and then to storm RunDisney again!

 

[3DisneyKids]

And the winner is...AK. So I'm off. Liz would want a hoody. Not hot today. I am NOT HOT.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Just going to gran a quick lunch, shop, and then to storm RunDisney again!

Demand our shirts!!!

And the winner is...AK. So I'm off. Liz would want a hoody. Not hot today. I am NOT HOT.

Oh. My. Word.

Unbelievable! It must be cool! No snowflake!