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[All7OfUs]

Thank Heavens- the only pee about this is the first letter!

Mmm, and I do want to share this, but as soon as I scope out the first spicy cream cheese pretzel, it's mine!!! The good thing about this one is that you don't have to eat it with a fork, so there's no chance of getting stabbed either.

 

[TarzansKat]

Maroo. For praising my wisdom, I forgive you your popcorning.

Now aren't those pretzels dang good? My son loves them, too. Although Mom and I have a little dispute. She thinks the best place is in DHS, I say Germany. We're not picky though, if we see a good salty pretzel, it's ours!

 

[All7OfUs]

Moms think they know everything, and most of the time they do, right???

Maroo,

 

[All7OfUs]

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know, I just got done IMing with maroo, and she is at the hospital with Rachel, the girl she is supposed to go on her Dec. trip with. Rachel is having really strange, and very serious syptoms. I think maroo has said more over on her other PTR. Regardless, she is asking all of us to lift up Rachel, who hasn't slept in days, the doctors, Rachel's mother, Joyce, and herself.

When maroo is released from caring for her friend, she can join us again here; meanwhile, please pray for them, k?

 

[TarzansKat]

My prayers are with Maroo, Rachel, and her family.

 

[jenb1023]

I'm back! I just had to announce that cause I know you missed me and my verbose, cerebral and witty comments. (I was an English major so I will be happy to assist Liesa in her quest for correct spelling and grammar. Wait - I just think I set myself up to be corrected when I make a typo or type without proofreading - so scratch that last comment.) I have been slowly catching up on threads since we were busy over the weekend with house selling stuff. Here is my PSA - do not sell your house ever. It is a pain!

LOLOLOL!!! "The banana incident". THAT. IS. FUNNY.!

Okay, since we're drawin' up sides here on this snack deal, here's my thinking on that whole front:

Approximately 1/3 of the Disney experience is all about eating- in highly-themed (VERY important to me), well AC'd places with a bit of the walk on the wild side as far as food goes. I don't want to eat things I can cook myself (and do), but rather things I can't get "over here in the big sandbox"- and I want a LOT of it. I plan to FILL up! Hence, you be seein' some hefty buffet type places on our upcoming dining choices. Let's face it, soldiers work hard, and want to eat well. (Geez, I wish I had a saluting smilie! I think someone used one a while back, but I don't know how to save them, to use them again. Need. tutorial.)

SOOOOOOOOOO, having said all that, I probably won't be doing a ton of snacking, and when I do it'll be lighter fare, and also leaving the possibility of saving them for breakfast the next morning. You can't eat a No Way Jose' in the room before a rope drop, but funnel cakes are a go.

Now that you understand the philosophy I'm using, my list makes more sense, right? That was all just in case you cared.

I think I followed your line of thinking and agree with it! And I do care!

Maroo Snacks Continue!!

Have you guys noticed how I have been able to segue into my snacks based on what you guys are talking about?

Or throwing out?

Like this...

My favorite little icon to use on trip reports, actually! I am sure some of you are already well aware of that. ahem. TK.


So...taking cues from you guys...our next snack is....

Yep! Popcorn!


Yummy! Salty goodness!

And relatively low in points. Compared to my No Way Jose!

Yo Dude!

We cross posted! How cool is that?

Yeah...maybe I will have to skip the popcorn. And it makes you thirsty.

I shot down my own snack in 7 minutes. That must be some kinda record.

First of all - my DD loves popcorn especially from WDW! That was her snack of choice all across the world. Though she loves Hersheypark kettle corn even more. You will have to try that!

Wait a minute! You shot down your own snack in 7 minutes??!! If you were going to shoot a snack down so quickly it should have been that banana and milk not deliciously salty and crunchy popcorn!

Maroo Snack - In Honor of TK

In honor of TK - since I am constantly bugging her about updating her pre-trippie or filling me in on the latest scoop - and because she has become a good friend over the past several months...

I am going to share with you the wisdom she shared with me before my last trip...

Let me introduce you to...THE PRETZEL.

Looks simple, huh.


Maybe even bland?


Oh, let me assure you! It is YUMMY! It is buttery and salty and sweet... a perfect snack! It is sorta crunchy, but soft in the middle! YUM! And it can easily be shared! It is HUGE!

TK gave me very good advice when she said that the best place to get one is in Germany.


So I figure one one of our strolls around the World Showcase - we are just gonna HAVE to get one of these and split it! (See, I can share food!)

Ooohhh! Soft pretzels! I love soft pretzels! Here in Central PA good soft pretzels are everywhere between the Amish and everyone with PA Dutch roots. Our favorites are Auntie Anne's - she's from Central PA before she went to malls nationwide.

Maroo - you may like it here! Central PA is the snack capital of the US. You can get more brands of potato chips at our grocery stores than pretty much anywhere else. The store I go to probably has at least 15 different chip brands plus all of the different varieties from each brand.

Now don't you all want to come visit me!

 

[starnightstarsky2000]

Will Keep Rachel in our prays that she recovers quickly.

Am glad everyone likes my naming of "living across the pond in the middle of the great sandbox..."

I have to agree popcorn and salty soft pretzel mmmmmmm though yea not sure what was with the whole shooting down your own snack in 7 mins it was quite funny to read though.

Can't wait to read more!!!!

 

[All7OfUs]

I'm back! I just had to announce that cause I know you missed me and my verbose, cerebral and witty comments. (I was an English major so I will be happy to assist Liesa in her quest for correct spelling and grammar. Wait - I just think I set myself up to be corrected when I make a typo or type without proofreading - so scratch that last comment.) I have been slowly catching up on threads since we were busy over the weekend with house selling stuff. Here is my PSA - do not sell your house ever. It is a pain!

I think I followed your line of thinking and agree with it! And I do care!

Wait a minute! You shot down your own snack in 7 minutes??!! If you were going to shoot a snack down so quickly it should have been that banana and milk not deliciously salty and crunchy popcorn![/COLOR]

Maroo - you may like it here! Central PA is the snack capital of the US. You can get more brands of potato chips at our grocery stores than pretty much anywhere else. The store I go to probably has at least 15 different chip brands plus all of the different varieties from each brand.

Now don't you all want to come visit me![/COLOR]

So glad you are back, in all your correct grammar glory!!! Thank heavens another spelling soulmate!!!

When we leave here, from the big sand box over the sea, we'll have to face the house-selling giant, and experience the grief as well. But that's not for a year and a half yet.

I'm glad someone could understand my ramblings about snacking philosophies and eating strategies. Honestly, if it got more complicated than that, it would be like trying to understand Obama's healthcare plan.

Bananas. Sheesh! That was shotdown like something out of skies of Iwo Jima!!! I told her, I can't remember if it was here in this thread, that we could just Garden Grocer those suckers and pay about 1/10 of what they charge next to the balloons and Mickey plushes made by our next door neighbors.

Have you ever heard of Kettle Chips? They were "invented" in Salem, OR, by a Sikh man. This guy was actually neighbors with my husband, who was a boy then, of course. He and his sisters called them the "Turbanites".

Yes, we do all want to come visit you!

Will Keep Rachel in our prays that she recovers quickly.

Am glad everyone likes my naming of "living across the pond in the middle of the great sandbox..."

I have to agree popcorn and salty soft pretzel mmmmmmm though yea not sure what was with the whole shooting down your own snack in 7 mins it was quite funny to read though.

Can't wait to read more!!!!

Maroo basically has about 150 shots at snack trying between now and the time we go, so what does she care about CAREFULLY picking REALLY top quality eats??! (LOL! JK, maroo)

Seriously, that'snice is just too persuasive in his arguments against her choices! Stop that! or she'll never stand on her own 2 snack feet!!! Just cuz popcorn sticks in YOUR teeth. Floss is light, stick some in your pocket! Then when you're in line at It's a Small World with the others you can whip it out, and take care of your personal hygiene and act like there's nothing wrong with anti-social behavior.

 

[All7OfUs]

It is a well-established fact that a common goal, and shared experiences can produce a comraderie akin to that of what a military company achieves. The disciplined training focused on a single goal, the unfortunate circumstance of suffering in a POW camp, or the daily drudgery of facing unfriendly fire day after day, can bring a closeness few know. These friendships can often last a lifetime.

But even in military units where fraternal bonds seem unbreakable, there are bound to be some bumps in the road. My grandfather tells me that ships and barracks are full of misfits and quirky characters (stop your drawing parallels right now! You know who you are!). He says that no matter how much you love your bunk mate or platoon pals, they can quickly get on your nerves, and because it IS the military, there is no where to run and hide. They are yours for the duration, unless you are lucky enough to score a transfer or get discharged.

Unlike these outfits, however, THE TC3, a well practiced mean fighting touring machine, was not randomly selected, nor forced into one another's company. They were carefully picked from several possible candidates and Providence led them forth. Nevertheless, even amidst the joy and mirth they intend to experience together, and despite the long, arduous training regimine they must endure together, and regardless of the unfathomable fealty they share, each will undoubtably want to go AWOL during the course of our Independence Week. (I know, I am married. I can sometimes hardly stand to be with hubby and kids 24/7 on vacay!) But, a tried and true motto to live by might employed here to emeliorate the potential for disaster-
When in Doubt, Spout it Out!" So, I propose to the TC3 that each one take this opportunity to declare some (let's be reasonable, I'm not sharing with anyone some things!) of our potentially irksome or laughable hang-ups and quirks.

Since this is such an outlandish suggestion, I'll start. (You'll get a couple a day, if and when my stupid field communication devices decide to cooperate (ie. computer/ internet))

maroo and ThePreachersWife must be aware that:

1) I am NOT a morning person. The bugles may sound, the sargeant can scream in my ear, but I can tell you now, I do not like to get up, especially after staying out until 2:00 AM.

However, there are 2 things that will soften the blow to this repugnance of all things morning; good coffee, and the knowledge that to miss rope drop is something akin to a mortal sin.

2) I confess that I gag when I brush my teeth. Yup! There you have it, with nearly 100% regularity, I gag- out loud. If you really want to know, I come close to throwing up too. No, I'm not bulemic- AT ALL, but if the sink is not perfectly clean it tends to be worse. Neurotic I know. For all you psych majors out there, knock yourself out!

And just when you thought you couldn't stand to know anymore about me, I'll give you another exciting episode of "Misfits and Quirky Characters" tomorrow on Confessions of a Soldier!

Click Here for Confessions- Part 2

 

[JPFamilyMom]

you are a riot

can't wait to read more

lets just hope your comrades are better than I, for on my honeymoon my husband thinks that I woke him up at un heard of hours but he seems to think I was jumping on the bed each morning saying "lets go lets go lets go" and in fact I probably did

 

[that's nice]

Seriously, that'snice is just too persuasive in his arguments against her choices! Stop that! or she'll never stand on her own 2 snack feet!!! Just cuz popcorn sticks in YOUR teeth. Floss is light, stick some in your pocket! Then when you're in line at It's a Small World with the others you can whip it out, and take care of your personal hygiene and act like there's nothing wrong with anti-social behavior.

Hey I got a shout out!!!!!!!

Ummmm.... After reading and re-reading, I don't know if this a good thing though.

I guess using floss in line is better than picking with your fingers in your teeth. After touching railings, rides, seats, etc.. that a million other people touched, I don't know if putting anything directly into your mouth at Disney is a good thing? (GEEZ I sound like my DW)

Her OCD might be rubbing off on me.

LOLOL

 

[All7OfUs]

lets just hope your comrades are better than I, for on my honeymoon my husband thinks that I woke him up at un heard of hours but he seems to think I was jumping on the bed each morning saying "lets go lets go lets go" and in fact I probably did

Hiya, JP,

HA! That totally sounds like something I'd do, but it'd be at 11:00 PM with me saying, "Let's go back!" Definitely NOT in the morning!

Hey I got a shout out!!!!!!!

Ummmm.... After reading and re-reading, I don't know if this a good thing though.

I guess using floss in line is better than picking with your fingers in your teeth. After touching railings, rides, seats, etc.. that a million other people touched, I don't know if putting anything directly into your mouth at Disney is a good thing? (GEEZ I sound like my DW)

Her OCD might be rubbing off on me.

LOLOL

Yeah, ew! I see it all the time. Kids that fondle the rails, then pick their nose, the lick it all off, like they are enjoying a No Way Jose at Beaches. GAG! That makes me wanna wretch in the sink.

Melody sounds wise, not OCD. Although you do have to put stuff directly in your mouth if you're going to eat, right?

 

[MKBekka]

This is very funny, and it is also very true. Both of them. So are the next ones she will post. As far as the gagging goes, this is a sad truth, but fortunately, (as far as I know) she has never accualy puked. Oops, I just asked her, she tells me she has.

 

[Pollito916]

I confess that I gag when I brush my teeth. Yup! There you have it, with nearly 100% regularity, I gag- out loud. If you really want to know, I come close to throwing up too. No, I'm not bulemic- AT ALL, but if the sink is not perfectly clean it tends to be worse. Neurotic I know. For all you psych majors out there, knock yourself out!

I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone on this! I too gag when I brush my teeth, but thankfully, NOT 100% of the time, mostly only when I am sick or pregnant, which is kind of like being sick. And if I have a sinus infection or am pregnant, it usually makes me throw up. I've probably done it 5 times in the last 2 weeks. I also usually gag at the dentist.

 

[All7OfUs]

It's an affliction that borders on way funny! My kids howl with laughter (as I suffer) every morning and evening, and sometimes they put a big ol' hair in there, just to be mean!!! I hate that! Someone's leftover slobber gracing the bowl puts me clean over the edge.

 

[All7OfUs]

Time for another Episode of "What's your hang up??"

3) I am a horrible nail biter! Like an, all-the-time, can't keep 'em out of my mouth nail biter. I know it will most likely not only irritate maroo and TPW, but it may even gross them out, being that we will be in perhaps one of the most germ-ridden places on earth. Let's face it, handrails, fastpass machines, CS tables, you name it! El Sicko!!

It's a habit I wish I could break- really, I do! So, I hereby give you both permission to give me gentle reminders during our trip, okay?

4) My hair is falling out, which makes for quite a messy problem. I apologize in advance for any that may happen to make themselves feel welcome in your meals.

Click Here for "Further Confessions of Soldier #1

 

[JPFamilyMom]

nails and hair oh boy

I have a lot and I mean A LOT of hair, it's very thick, so I lose a lot of hairs daily too, thankfully none have ever landed in any food though

 

[All7OfUs]

It's not like I"m going bald or anything, but I sure do lose a lot! My husband thinks it's stress from living here; I think it's something in the water. Of course a lot of people make all kinds of jokes about the water and how our children came about.

 

[winkers]

You would die if you had to use the sink after my boys are done. There are things left in it that I don't even dare ask about.

So, do you purell your hands before biting your nails?

 

[maroo]

you guys are hilarious!!!!

only dropping by for a second....


keep em coming - you are making me laugh.