Overdue and Overpacked II: The LaLas Take on the World: EPILOGUE ON PAGE 58

[LaLa]

Reason: They don't serve horses at Teppanyaki because they serve horse at Teppanyaki. Soaked in ginger, it tastes just like beef.

And that's the ballgame.

 

[Frickles]

I have to admit it was pretty cool though. Seeing it live and hearing the clip clop of the horse’s hooves as he circled in front of the castle and then made his ride down Main Street was bad. Not bad meaning bad but bad meaning good. They tell the Legend of Sleepy Hollow before the Headless Horseman comes around. Then there he is.

We saw him while he was waiting to begin his ride and we got to look at him for a nice long time. Talk about two excited yet creeped out little boys! He is pretty awesome!

Uno, dos, tres.

Or uno, tres, ocho if you’re my girl Frick

.

ahem.

Big grin!

yeah, whatever

The reason we rode it three times in a row can best be summed up in one word. Or two. Which, in some circles, is the equivalent of 6-4.

You're on ignore.

By using simple (or not so simple) arithmetic, they then determine the estimated standby wait time and post it at the beginning of the queue.

That is IT!

AND, Then LexMelinda says this

Poor Frick! I never did figure out what number she was actually shooting for in that little equation. Frick! There's a calculator right there on your keyboard, honey.

I was Shooting for Zzub's college football jersey number. 78. Give or take a few.

The Frick can't do math thing is sooooooo played.

But it still causes me to do the silent shake laugh often.

It's a good thing I love ya La. And I'm honored to be in one of the best trip reports ever, even if I did get there by making a tiny math error.

 

[lexmelinda]

I was Shooting for Zzub's college football jersey number. 78.

ZZUB.....was a football player?!?
I have no words. I am without words.

 

[Frickles]

ZZUB.....was a football player?!?
I have no words. I am without words.

Don't be speechless for too long.

 

[ukwildcat]

Well, I was too late to the party today to have any snappy comments pertaining to your chapter. Chappie took mine. Just as well as I'm feeling under the weather today. I either got a bug from DS or he from me. Got it? Good.

Maybe it's because I'm feeling a bit under the weather, or maybe it's because it's Friday, but this may have been my favorite chapter you have ever written. Well done.

 

[Chapter 11]

And I'm honored to be in one of the best trip reports ever, even if I did get there by making a tiny math error.

There are no such things as tiny math errors. Only tiny mathematicians. I mean, have you ever seen a picture of Pythagoras? Dude was short. Maybe that's why he was so into triangles. The stubby shapes of the geometrical world.

 

[tinkgurl]

And where there’s a parade, there must be snacks. Yet another unwritten rule.

I think they pipe that popcorn smell even more during parade time-just to lure us into buying some!

In other words, we were looking to score a lil sumpm sumpm.

If there’s any doubt, just ask the garbage can in Epicot.

Wonder what Push the talking trash can would have to say!

Because the place was closed.

CLOSED!

I don't think I've ever seen that place open!

Me: You’re right. I’m kidding. Now hand over the popcorn and shut your pie hole. You didn’t miss it.

 

[LaLa]

There are no such things as tiny math errors. Only tiny mathematicians. I mean, have you ever seen a picture of Pythagoras? Dude was short. Maybe that's why he was so into triangles. The stubby shapes of the geometrical world.

If you're so concerned, why don't you loan him your stilts and that rockin' purple suit while you're at it?


FRICK!

Girl, you know I wouldn't pick on you if I didn't love you. You should know better than to slip up around this crew though. How 'bout I bring you some hot dogs to make up for it? No? Suit yourself. But thanks for the props. Love ya, mean it, chick!

And this...

I was Shooting for Zzub's college football jersey number. 78. Give or take a few.

I don't think it was 78, Frick. I think it was a big fat (or phat, whatever) 0.

Or was it?

Thanks for all the responses, everybody. I've really enjoyed reading them.

UK: Thanks dude. Feel better soon.

SamC: How 'bout that Lost season finale coming up? It's getting good again. Shocker.

Lexmelinda: Yes, we woke them up. We had to. The boy was wearing makeup and you know what that stuff does to your skin overnight.

Chappie: I can happily switch back to RKelly if the Morris Day thing is too much for you.

Tinkgurl: So the Enchanted Grove is closed alot? Not just for MNSSHP? That's a shame cause they dole out some good stuff. NODoleWhipstand.

ZZUB: I think you've had enough tea for today. And you're welcome.

 

[CampbellScot]

wow...now THAT was some good Disney Trip reportin... I loved the video clips!!! I watched the shovel guys TWICE!!! LOVED IT!!!

It's a good thing when families can be together...all together, the way they were meant to be. It's a blessing. Cherish it for those of us who have to fight over how many "overnights" should be allowed and which parent is more important...

oops, did Bitter Betty get out of her cage again?! DANG IT!

I love the way y'all love your kids and the way they love you back. It gives me hope that when I have my very own munchkins I can give them family the way it was meant to be.

I don't want it to end! Any more thinkin on "The Lala's take on the grocery store" idea...it might be fun!!! For us...

 

[eternaldisneyfan]

Another great installment . I especially enjoyed the videos. When I was young, we always watched the Ichabod Crane movie at Halloween...Freeze those special memories to bring out when things are drab

Christamae

P.S. Thanks for signing the tip report of lil' ol' me

 

[samc]

SamC: How 'bout that Lost season finale coming up? It's getting good again. Shocker.

ooohhhhhaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhheeeeeehhhhhhh

I hope it's as good as it looks!!

 

[SoccerDogWithEars]

LaLa, you yet again have managed to make my week. And I am now more psyched than ever at a chance to go to MNSSHP. Though I might have to miss a band competition. That's blasphemy in my world.

However, it still rocked. In fact, it rocked so much I'll even ignore your spelling error. And I'm not tellin' ya where it is.

20 days until we're soakin up some Florida sun!!! If y'all hadn't already seen the countdown in my siggie. I'll be sure to send you a postcard. 1+2=5 Redneck Ride St, Bama right? LY/MI.v

 

[1000thhappyhaunt]

I can't believe you'd stud for BOTH Dole Whips AND Strawberry Swirls!!!

Just who do you think you ARE ~ Paris Hilton?!!! NOMel.

Heh heh.

You SAD "NUMBSTRUCK"!!!!!


Besides making me comfortably numb. Once again. It made my entire lower intestines go up and down. NONM. NOZZUB.

DED.

And... I had to find a bathroom. Thankfully I was ALREADY in Canada.


Here's my take: You look NOTHING like Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies. Agreed. However, you look A LOT like the other blond guy... Peter Scolari. NOMr.La.

You know! The one that's channelling Heather Locklear.

Yeah.


That one.


The one who is BFF with Wendie Jo Spooner.


Thanks for this great CHAPPIE.


Except for the scary Chappie part.


Thanks for HANGING AROUND!!!!


I could just hug you!!!! NOLa.


Cheers, Melly.

 

[AshClan]

Cause that’s hot.

Whatever you say, Paris.

Uno, dos, tres.

Or uno, tres, ocho if you’re my girl Frick.

Or, unos, dos, tres, catorce if you are Bono. Who is supposedly smart....

For those of you who have always wondered how they determine the stand by times for the rides, this is it.

Our family is the honorary little red card family, TFI. I think we got handed about 56-2+6 of those on this latest visit to the World. Yep, Frick, we got TEN of 'em!!!!!!

Moving on

dot org

Yes, there was still plenty of time left to play at the party. But it had been an extremely long day and we were pooped.

NOZ.

My Jack Sparrow, who ended up having a blast after all, was so tired that he leaned against me as we walked and I put my arm around him. Not just because I love him. But also in an effort to steady both of us. Seriously. When did the boy get so big? The girl and her dad walked just ahead of us. The handsome, strong man that I married and his budding steel magnolia dressed in a Minnie costume walked hand in hand all the way back up the ramp. I watched them walk and tried to etch the sight into my mind, to commit it to memory and store it away for another day.

A day when work and school are once again a priority and our free time isn’t so free.

This is classic LaLa. So vivid and eloquent. And so true!!

 

[kpk89]

Thankthankthank you for sharing the memories and videos of the MNSSHP. We are looking forward to it muchly. What time does Chappie appear? Because we don't want to miss that.

Also, do you know if Enchanted Grove will be open when we go? For all or part of our MNSSHP experience?

And can you tell me how long the standby wait time will be for Buzz?

Also can we reserve seats in the NIP section of Mickey's PhilharMagic? You must have an in. Or you could at least stop by and drop a sweater on the seats to save them for us.

SuperLa!

Loved the mental picture you painted of the party exit. You get it. Even though photos and videos are really great, sometimes you have to put down the gear and live in the actual moment. See it all through your own eyes instead of a lens.

 

[LaLa]

I can't believe you'd stud for BOTH Dole Whips AND Strawberry Swirls!!!

Just who do you think you ARE ~ Paris Hilton?!!! NOMel.

Heh heh.

You SAD "NUMBSTRUCK"!!!!!


Besides making me comfortably numb. Once again. It made my entire lower intestines go up and down. NONM. NOZZUB.

DED.

And... I had to find a bathroom. Thankfully I was ALREADY in Canada.


Here's my take: You look NOTHING like Tom Hanks in Bosom Buddies. Agreed. However, you look A LOT like the other blond guy... Peter Scolari. NOMr.La.

You know! The one that's channelling Heather Locklear.

Yeah.


That one.


The one who is BFF with Wendie Jo Spooner.


Thanks for this great CHAPPIE.


Except for the scary Chappie part.


Thanks for HANGING AROUND!!!!


I could just hug you!!!! NOLa.


Cheers, Melly.

This whole post made me laugh out loud and then reach down and pull my own socks up and down. Twice. For good measure. That's how funny it was. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN you would be the only one to bring the Bosom Buddies references. Peter Scolari? That was just FOFF. You rock, Mel.

Our family is the honorary little red card family, TFI. I think we got handed about 56-2+6 of those on this latest visit to the World. Yep, Frick, we got TEN of 'em!!!!!!

DED. NOFrick.

In fact, it rocked so much I'll even ignore your spelling error. And I'm not tellin' ya where it is.

Psst. I think I already know. And CONGRATS on the upcoming trip. Now stop bragging or I'll have to start calling you NM.

Thankthankthank you for sharing the memories and videos of the MNSSHP. We are looking forward to it muchly. What time does Chappie appear? Because we don't want to miss that.

Also, do you know if Enchanted Grove will be open when we go? For all or part of our MNSSHP experience?

And can you tell me how long the standby wait time will be for Buzz?

Also can we reserve seats in the NIP section of Mickey's PhilharMagic? You must have an in. Or you could at least stop by and drop a sweater on the seats to save them for us.

Kimmie, I can't tell you the answers to those questions. But I can tell you that I wouldn't stop for JuJy fruits if you were in an accident. LY/MI Meanest Mommy!

CampbellScot: Thanks for your post. I really appreciated it. And I'm glad you enjoyed the video of the shovel guys. It's much cooler in person, by the way.

Eternaldisneyfan: I actually remember watching the Ichabod Crane movie in school when I was little. They played it every year. Thanks for your post, chick.

samc: That line of smilies cracked me up. I think the only one you missed was this one: I know where you'll be tomorrow night.

Thanks for all the comments, yall. I'm working on the next installment and hope to have it up in a couple of days.

 

[Tanya90210]

Lala, I just love your trip report so far. your family reminds me so much of my own. :-D I can't wait for the next installment!!!

 

[SoccerDogWithEars]

Ok, I have to pull a NM and brag. 15 DAYS!!!!! I swear, it's the only thing that's gonna get me through these last couple weeks of school. That and this trip report. I know that it's slightly off topic, but I really need to just gripe. And I figure with Chappie already doin' it, it won't matter. Here's how my week's been:
Sunday-my car dies. As in, very first time I was gonna drive on my own, not even out of the driveway, and it refuses to turn on. It's either the coil or igniter....whatever that means

Monday-supposed to have friends over to work on a project. Instead run a fever of 101.5 and puke the half bottle of Gatorade Lemonade I'd consumed. Luckily I'm completely recovered by 10:00 that night.

Tuesday-last band concert of the year. Nothing really went wrong here. My friend came over and we started our project, which by the way is due Thursday.

Wednesday-Where to start? Um, my boyfriend broke up with me, on our two month mark. I was planning to write my final exam paper in Creative Writing on our relationship, but that's not gonna happen. I was up til midnight finishing up a Civics project that was due today. Over all blah day.

Today was actually okay. He avoided me, I didn't really go out of my way to talk to him. I'm past the depressed and on to the "oh well he wasn't right anyway." I mean, yeah, it hurts, but if he got that worked up over me hanging out with my guy friends who I spend my summers with (band camp), he obviously was a little too possessive.

I feel better now. I've already systematically deleted all the text messages I exchanged with my now ex-boyfriend. It was very cleansing. But anyway, just wanted to pop in and say HURRY UP BECAUSE I NEED ME SOME LA TO BRIGHTEN MY WEEK!!!!

 

[jamal]

Chappie? Clarabelle? Hallo-Wishes video? Wow, I am behind! LaLaLaLa my girl, this chapter had more bells and whistles than a September Open House at a Hallmark Gold Crown.

I have got to get my Halloween loving family down there for this shindig, hard ticket or not. How can I get an eighth grade Halloween lover out of school to take him to Disney World?

Field Trip.

I was interested in your red card tally and Ash's report. I think we've had it maybe three or four times in all our trips.

We must look shifty.

Dole Whips, Strawberry Swirls. It's time to come clean.

I don't do mushed fruit. It sits like bulbous pulp in my belly and makes me feel swolled up like a tick. There's no refreshment in that. So I'll never be the one blocking the line for all you fans.

Excellent composition as usual. Don't rush things. I hate knowing the end of a good story is on the horizon.

 

[Grammyof2]

Turns out, they didn’t even know what an Enchanted Grove was, much less that it was closed. Or why it was closed. When it would reopen. Other things they didn’t seem to know: their names, their children’s birthdays, who the freaky looking mouse was, and why the heck Hurley continues to pack on the poundage in record time even though he’s been on a deserted island for three seasons now.

I thought that I was the only one losing sleep over the fact that this guy has not lost an ounce. That is the true burning question that will be answered in 2011 during the 14 hour recap/final episode

While we were eating at Chef Mickey’s earlier that night, the boy watched the Main Mice flirt shamelessly with each other. And then Goofy walked by. Poor, lonely, Goofy. It was at that point that the boy asked me where Clarabelle was. He wanted to know why she was never with Goofy. She’s Goofy’s woman, right? Or is she? They flirt shamelessly with each other in the cartoons. So why don’t we ever see her? Are they an on again/off again thing? Did she go all Glenn Close on him, forcing him to get a restraining order? Did she get stuck on Splash Mountain too or is she just hanging out in the Disney vault with all the other characters?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Funny he should mention it. Because one of the very last floats in the parade was none other than Miss Clarabelle.

I have a poster of Clarabelle, goinng right to Ebay in the AM

We passed Chappie along the way.

That is Devine dressed in her Halloween finery. Crap - I didn't know Chappie was a woman


LaLaLaLaLa - you know I adore your videos.

All caught up finally!