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[Goofyluver]

Lapu Lesson For You!!!

(since I pimped out my own thread!)

Lapu-lapu is considered one of the greatest figures of ancient Philippine history. Although the first thing that usually comes to mind when the name of Lapu-lapu is mentioned is the fact that his battle with Magellan led to Magellan's death, Lapu-lapu was not honored because of that. Rather, he is honored because he was among the first to reject submission to a foreign power even though Raja Humabon, ruler of the neighboring island of Cebu, and other chiefs recognized the king of Spain as their ruler and agreed to pay tribute.

On April 28, 1521, Magellan and some sixty of his men battled with the forces of Lapu-lapu on the shores of Mactan Island. During the battle, Magellan was wounded in the leg. Seeing this, several members of Lapu-lapu's forces rushed at Magellan and killed him with their spears. With the death of Magellan, the Spaniards retreated to their ships and left. Lapu-lapu's victory is celebrated annually with a re-enactment of the battle at the site where the original battle is believed to have occurred.

Little is known regarding Lapu-lapu's life. However, he figures in several legends. One of which is the legend of the Origin of the Coconut. He also indirectly figures in a 20th-century legend, the legend of the Bow and Arrow.

21 Lapu Salute to the Mactans!!!!

 

[daisy_77]

DM-Our Maddie is a Madeline...but we spell it Madelyn.
You little Maddie is gorgeous! I love the shape of her eyes!

Goofy, thanks for the Lapu lesson.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Yesterday I made my annual pilgrimage to the mall to buy a new swimsuit. I hate swimsuit shopping. I would rather gouge my eyes out with a used spork from KFC!
To be truthful, I didn't really have intentions of purchasing a new suit, but they were 50% off and I couldn't pass up that deal. I don't know if it's the same around the country, but if you don't buy a swimsuit by early May, then forget it! All that will be left are the Granny dress suits. No offense, Granny suit wearers!
Ok, I seriously have a bone to pick with bathing suit makers. Why do they make suits with A cup women in mind? Every suit I tried on squished my girls like flat flesh colored pancakes. Oh and don't even get me started with the tops that have a decorative ring between the breasticles. Or the cute little belts under the breasticles. What is that for?? When I tried the suit with the decorative ring, it looked like I had a 3rd nipple. A trippy nippy, if you will! When I tried on the suit with the beneath the chest area belt, the belt disappeared beneath the girls!! It was horrible!! And yet, everytime I looked in the mirror, I started to giggle at myself. Every suit I tried on, I giggled, thinking to myself, 'What kind of looks would I get if I wore this out in public?' And then I'd start to giggle uncontrolably!! Oh, and the peanut gallery was no help. Yes, Maddie had to join me in the dressing room.
For a 5 year old, she's got great fashion sense, and I appreciate her honesty. First, she asked why my butt cheeks were hanging out of my suit bottoms, then she told me another suit wasn't good, cause my tummy was rolling out!!! Nothing but love for that girl!!
It finally came down to 2. Both were of tankini style. One was a lime green/black striped racer back top with black boy shorts. Very cute, flattering and hello??? it's lime!! The second was a brown halter top with seafoam green hawaiian flowers and the bottom was a belted little skirtini. I ended up with the 2nd one, as it was more feminine and I was very comfortable in the skirtini. The upper thigh chub was strategically hidden!! Whew, I'm done with that.... the worse is over!! Time to move on.
I've been purchasing little bits and pieces of my wardrobe, hoping I remember what I already have and what I need. I have a drawer full of recent purchases and now I need to get everything out on the spreadsheet and get some outfits together.
Oh and I ordered Maddie some Mary Jane CROCS and Evan some Scutes CROCS. They came yesterday and I love the MJ's!! They're adorable. Think I'm gonna me a pair, too. Anyone have a discount code for shoebuy??

UPNEXT: DID WALDO GET THROWN FROM THOMAS THE TRAIN???

 

[DebIreland]

OMG Tracy, that was hilarious!!!

A trippy nippy, if you will!

Every suit I tried on squished my girls like flat flesh colored pancakes.

I'm so glad you got one you like and feel comfortable in!! Buying a swimsuit really is an excruciating experience Years ago on our hols in Italy, I wore what I thought was a nice covered-up-plenty kinda swimsuit. It was only when I saw the photos afterwards that I nearly died with fright. It was so friggin' see thru. How the hell did that happen?! It was purple and seemed thick but you could see waaaaaay too much in the "nippy" area - I'm surprised they even developed the pics in the lab!

 

[PrincessV]

I don't know if it's the same around the country, but if you don't buy a swimsuit by early May, then forget it!

Yep, it's the same here. Did you get that? HERE. As in freakin' FLORIDA, where it's swimsuit season from March to Dec.!!!! And they're all gone by mid-May. I've learned my lesson and shop with all the tourists in Feb and March now.

Ok, I seriously have a bone to pick with bathing suit makers. Why do they make suits with A cup women in mind? Every suit I tried on squished my girls like flat flesh colored pancakes.

Listen, it's no better from A-world, either, trust me! They either squish what little is there flat or leave gaping wads of fabric blowin' in the breeze where there should be, well... something. I think all swimsuit makers are men. Except Anne Cole, who makes a grest suit

A trippy nippy, if you will!

I ended up with the 2nd one, as it was more feminine and I was very comfortable in the skirtini.

D_Mama, you just made my day... one of the ones I got has the little skirt-y bottom and, though it looked cute, I was worried that I'd be the only one "out there" wearing such a thing!

Oh and I ordered Maddie some Mary Jane CROCS and Evan some Scutes CROCS.

Ooo, we need pics of their new footwear!

 

[Goofyluver]

Trippy Nippies??? I wonder if that would even be allowed to be a tag...

 

[DisneyJo]

Me thinks you are crazy! I'm gonna buy you that hat!!

We so need a sarcastic smilie

Tracy I was going to quote your swimsuit post but it was all so funny I didn't know where to start and Deb and V you're replies were hilarious too Oh and all the swimsuits are gone by May here too

 

[daisy_77]

I can totally relate to your swimsuit tryin on experience. It can be scary---and it does seem as if they only make swimsuits for grannies or teenage girls...but once in a blue moon there is one out there that is a winner. Good job on scoring one!

Trippy nippy!

 

[boysmom5150]

Yesterday I made my annual pilgrimage to the mall to buy a new swimsuit. I hate swimsuit shopping.

I feel your pain

if you don't buy a swimsuit by early May, then forget it! All that will be left are the Granny dress suits. No offense, Granny suit wearers!

Same here in NJ,people are in a frenzy by the end of May!

Ok, I seriously have a bone to pick with bathing suit makers. Why do they make suits with A cup women in mind?

Have your tried Anne Cole Swimwear?? Im with Princess V on this they are the best suits. I got me a little skirtini one last year and it is soooo cute and yet just a little sexy with a halter top.!!!It as become my favorite and Im on the hunt for more this year.I can find them at Nordstroms and Bloomingdales here.

A trippy nippy

I need to get everything out on the spreadsheet and get some outfits together.

You kill me with the clothes spreadsheet!!

 

[DISNEYDUET]

I did the virtual model (you plug in your measurements and try things on the virtual you) at www.landsend.com and bought a suit from them. A little pricey but I got to choose a top in my bra size and a swim mini (bottoms with a skirt) I love it!! I can't wait until in comes in!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

All this talk of Anne Cole, got my shopping juices going. So, I went to Nordstroms.com and found this really cute suit. Here I am modeling it for you. I wish!!!

I think I'll be at Nordies this weekend, swimsuit shopping again! Beware of a giggling chick in the fitting room!

 

[Lauralee131]

I would rather gouge my eyes out with a used spork from KFC!

I'm right there with ya...I actually buy mine on line thru Newport News...their clothes are awesome and their bathing suits fit really well. Although I just bought a Mickey Hana suit from Disney that I like a lot.

To be truthful, I didn't really have intentions of purchasing a new suit, but they were 50% off and I couldn't pass up that deal.

At that price, how can you NOT?? Just sayin'

I don't know if it's the same around the country, but if you don't buy a swimsuit by early May, then forget it!

They're already gone in stores here...I was shopping for a top to go with the bottom and the cover up pants for my Mickey Hana suit as the halter top is made for A/B cups...I look like a stripper in this thing!! Even Michael was telling me last week at Myrtle Beach, "Geeze mom - fix that will ya?" cause the girls were bustin' out!! Of course, DH says that Michael is his eyes/ears when we're away...maybe that's true...

Ok, I seriously have a bone to pick with bathing suit makers. Why do they make suits with A cup women in mind? Every suit I tried on squished my girls like flat flesh colored pancakes. Oh and don't even get me started with the tops that have a decorative ring between the breasticles. Or the cute little belts under the breasticles. What is that for?? When I tried the suit with the decorative ring, it looked like I had a 3rd nipple. A trippy nippy, if you will!

I work with a guy who has a third nipple. It's hideous! Right about now you're probly wondering how I know this... It's a long story...but when we were in St. Louis a couple of weeks ago we were partying on the roof of the hotel and it was a nittle bit tipply out and all three of them bad boys was up and at attention and screaming to the world "HEY - this guy has 3 nipples!!" I don't know how many others noticed, but I can't even look the guy in the face...

When I tried on the suit with the beneath the chest area belt, the belt disappeared beneath the girls!! It was horrible!! And yet, everytime I looked in the mirror, I started to giggle at myself. Every suit I tried on, I giggled, thinking to myself, 'What kind of looks would I get if I wore this out in public?' And then I'd start to giggle uncontrolably!! Oh, and the peanut gallery was no help. Yes, Maddie had to join me in the dressing room.
For a 5 year old, she's got great fashion sense, and I appreciate her honesty. First, she asked why my butt cheeks were hanging out of my suit bottoms, then she told me another suit wasn't good, cause my tummy was rolling out!!! Nothing but love for that girl!!

OMG!! Yer killin' me with this post!!

It finally came down to 2. Both were of tankini style. One was a lime green/black striped racer back top with black boy shorts. Very cute, flattering and hello??? it's lime!! The second was a brown halter top with seafoam green hawaiian flowers and the bottom was a belted little skirtini. I ended up with the 2nd one, as it was more feminine and I was very comfortable in the skirtini. The upper thigh chub was strategically hidden!! Whew, I'm done with that.... the worse is over!! Time to move on.
I've been purchasing little bits and pieces of my wardrobe, hoping I remember what I already have and what I need. I have a drawer full of recent purchases and now I need to get everything out on the spreadsheet and get some outfits together.

Hmmm...I have no packing spreadsheet for clothes, just everything else. I wonder if you're on to something. I sometimes also wonder if you're on something...

J/K - Love ya baby!!!

Although, I do make outfits for Michael for each day or event and put them in gallon sized freezer bags and write on them when/what they're for...

Oh and I ordered Maddie some Mary Jane CROCS and Evan some Scutes CROCS. They came yesterday and I love the MJ's!! They're adorable. Think I'm gonna me a pair, too. Anyone have a discount code for shoebuy??

So I'm going to take the croc plunge and get me some...
I think...
Still not sure...

UPNEXT: DID WALDO GET THROWN FROM THOMAS THE TRAIN???

Ooooh...can't wait to hear how THIS went!

 

[lexmelinda]

40 pages on the pre-trip? I'm about half-ish way through and it is brilliant as I suspected it would be. Thoughts...

Again, I say, have Waldo implanted with a computer chip and get yourself a portable GPS system to track him. It will save much time and aggrivation. (He is so adorable...how could you get mad at him.)

I too am in love with TGM and now that you have outed yourself...I'm coming out too. He's my kind of man....a planner!

I noticed you put the dancing man next to your teppanyaki ADR announcement. Have you read ZZUB's latest installment. Maybe the dancing man is looking for a potty?

What is that nasty spam pie I saw posted? JO!!!! Did you post that? Furthermore....did you EAT that??? Ewwww.......tell me you didn't!

Can't wait to read the rest but gots-ta go to church now. Back later....

Rock on, Mama..............

 

[boysmom5150]

All this talk of Anne Cole, got my shopping juices going. So, I went to Nordstroms.com and found this really cute suit. Here I am modeling it for you. I wish!!!

I think I'll be at Nordies this weekend, swimsuit shopping again! Beware of a giggling chick in the fitting room!

Let us know how you did.

 

[daisy_77]

All this talk of Anne Cole, got my shopping juices going. So, I went to Nordstroms.com and found this really cute suit. Here I am modeling it for you. I wish!!!

I think I'll be at Nordies this weekend, swimsuit shopping again! Beware of a giggling chick in the fitting room!

That is a really cute swimsuit. I hope you have fun shopping!

 

[sorul82?]

DL Mama, I understand your need for the clothing spreadsheet. I mean, really, what if you had too many Lapus and passed out? Imagine waking up to find that your family dressed themselves? In no matching outfits no less. That gives me the heeby jeebies!

 

[meeskamouska]

I did the virtual model (you plug in your measurements and try things on the virtual you) at www.landsend.com and bought a suit from them. A little pricey but I got to choose a top in my bra size and a swim mini (bottoms with a skirt) I love it!! I can't wait until in comes in!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for that link!! I dedicate my BS day to you oh, swimsuit goddess!!!!!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I did the virtual model (you plug in your measurements and try things on the virtual you) at www.landsend.com and bought a suit from them. A little pricey but I got to choose a top in my bra size and a swim mini (bottoms with a skirt) I love it!! I can't wait until in comes in!

Yickes!!! Ok, that's just a little too close to reality. I like to torture myself and see myself in the 3 way mirror at the dept. store. That way I can tell myself, the mirror adds 10 pounds....10x3....it's all good! :

They're already gone in stores here...I was shopping for a top to go with the bottom and the cover up pants for my Mickey Hana suit as the halter top is made for A/B cups...I look like a stripper in this thing!! Even Michael was telling me last week at Myrtle Beach, "Geeze mom - fix that will ya?" cause the girls were bustin' out!! Of course, DH says that Michael is his eyes/ears when we're away...maybe that's true...

OMG!!! I have a great story to tell you about my halter top suit!! It's not for the boards, so I'll have to tell you over a Lapu!!! You'll die when you hear it!

I work with a guy who has a third nipple. It's hideous! Right about now you're probly wondering how I know this... It's a long story...but when we were in St. Louis a couple of weeks ago we were partying on the roof of the hotel and it was a nittle bit tipply out and all three of them bad boys was up and at attention and screaming to the world "HEY - this guy has 3 nipples!!" I don't know how many others noticed, but I can't even look the guy in the face...

Hmmm...I have no packing spreadsheet for clothes, just everything else. I wonder if you're on to something. I sometimes also wonder if you're on something...

Let me just say this.... When I get my spreadsheet done, and I pack everything up, I pack my spreadsheet with the clothes and when I arrive at my destination, I put all the outfits together, per the spreadsheet. Then I have everything together and there's no trying to remember what goes with what. Nothing annoys me more than wearing the wrong top with the wrong shorts, because said top goes with both shorts, but both shorts don't go with another top. Oh my God....I just realized..... I AM crazy!

Although, I do make outfits for Michael for each day or event and put them in gallon sized freezer bags and write on them when/what they're for...

I do that too. See you're only 1 step away from Tracy-crazy!

40 pages on the pre-trip? I'm about half-ish way through and it is brilliant as I suspected it would be. Thoughts...

Hi Lexie!!! Haven't "seen" you in forever!!! Glad you found me and happy to have you here!!

I noticed you put the dancing man next to your teppanyaki ADR announcement. Have you read ZZUB's latest installment. Maybe the dancing man is looking for a potty?

I'll have to read up on that!! In my defense, I do have an alternate ADR for Teppanyaki at Spoodles. Just in case! I'm still not completely sold on Teppan, yet. ZZUB's TR may just rectify, that though!

What is that nasty spam pie I saw posted? JO!!!! Did you post that? Furthermore....did you EAT that??? Ewwww.......tell me you didn't!

Jo did post that! She also claims SHE doesn't eat it, just other crazy Brits do! Uh huh, Jo, we believe you!

Let us know how you did.

I chickened out, T! I think I've punished myself enough this year!!

DL Mama, I understand your need for the clothing spreadsheet. I mean, really, what if you had too many Lapus and passed out? Imagine waking up to find that your family dressed themselves? In no matching outfits no less. That gives me the heeby jeebies!

I have nightmares about that!!

 

[DisneyJo]

OMG!!! I have a great story to tell you about my halter top suit!! It's not for the boards, so I'll have to tell you over a Lapu!!! You'll die when you hear it!

Ohhh can't wait

Let me just say this.... When I get my spreadsheet done, and I pack everything up, I pack my spreadsheet with the clothes and when I arrive at my destination, I put all the outfits together, per the spreadsheet. Then I have everything together and there's no trying to remember what goes with what. Nothing annoys me more than wearing the wrong top with the wrong shorts, because said top goes with both shorts, but both shorts don't go with another top. Oh my God....I just realized..... I AM crazy!

Jo did post that! She also claims SHE doesn't eat it, just other crazy Brits do! Uh huh, Jo, we believe you!

I so wish they travelled well and I could bring you one to taste in August

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Ok, so I may or may not have mentioned that we were going to "A Day out with Thomas" on Saturday. I have 2 words for this Day out with Thomas. RIP OFF! I spent $120 for tickets on train that goes one way for 10 mins and then goes backward the next 10 mins through some veggie fields. Yawn!! Ok, so Evan was simply enchanted with the whole thing, so it was worth it in that aspect.
Let me begin our day......
We live about 1.5 hours from Fillmore, which is where this Thomas shenanigans in being held. We get up, have breakfast and we are on the road by 10am. As we drive through Downtown Los Angeles, about 20 mins. north of us, Maddie exclaims, "Mom!!! Mom!!! There's New York city!!" My poor sheltered children. They've never been to LA, we try to avoid it at all costs! We continue through the hills of Hollywood, where Evan exclaims, "Wow, wookit those mountains!!!" Those, my dear son, are meger little hills filled with phoney cleavage and Hollywood wannabes. You want to see mountains? We're going in the wrong direction. Maybe another day.

We make it up to Fillmore in record time, 1 hour. As soon as we pile out of the van, Waldo takes off. Talk about record time. He has no idea where he is going, all he knows is he's gone. It starts. This little trip is a prerequisite of his Florida shenanigans, of which we are very familiar. So we grab some lunch in the make shift food court of hot dog stands, pizza tents, and whoo hoo.... Chinese fast food. Nothing says good ol' American grub like Chinese fast food! After lunch we hit the gift shop, much to DH's shagrin. $130 later, we emerge from said gift shop with 1 small bag of Thomas merchandise. Yes, 1 small bag. Buying 1 Thomas train costs a small fortune. They're raking it in hand over fist in there! And we only lost Waldo 3 times in the giant merchandise tent! We get in line for our train ride with about 45 mins to spare. So I do what I do best.... people watch. Of course I have VERY dark sunglasses, so no one knows what I am doing. Bwhahaha!!!
I spy this.... I don't know what she was thinking.

It's very bizarre. First of all, the red scrunchie. I thought those things were outlawed?? No?? Well, they should be! Then the addition of the red Hawaiian flowers? We're not at a luau for Petes sake! I couldn't get a picture of her front, 'cause that would be rude, but let me just say she wadded all her hair into a big curl that hung over her left brow. It looked like a big brown weenie roll. Very bizarre, I couldn't help staring. Thank goodness for dark glasses.
So, we jumped on our train and had the ride of our lives. The children were happy dappy campers and I finally get to sit a spell and literally watch the carrots grow.

Train ride over, we head to have our photo taken with Sir Topham Hat. Strangely, Evan was not frightened by this weird character at all.

Time for some yummy ice cream. We head over to the ice cream shop for some thick shakes. 30 minutes later, DH emerges with the most runny, non-Strawberry flavored shake in the world. It's down right gross. I trash it after 1 sip, which my thighs thank me for.
We're ready to leave now and Maddie decides to skip (I guess) ahead of us. I had to video her, so you could see my poor baby really trying to skip. It's more of a cross between a jump/hop scotch/skip move. In any case, very entertaining!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqKLRt7_X24