Snow to 80 in 8 days–A spoonful of Holiday Cheer (2/5 update Ch 36 - Final Thoughts)

[englishrose47]

Oh my goodness, Disney has an ornament named "naughty"? Or maybe I'm the one who's making an innocent thing dirty...I blame Rosie's influence on me!

Hey I ressemble that remark !!!!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

MOLLY'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awww, thanks Kathy! Yup, I'm back but I wish I were still at the GF! I seriously didn't want to leave, actually we all wanted to stay longer but darn it, DH had to go back to work! We watched Wishes every single night there at the hotel and it was incredible!

 

[that's nice]

Awww, thanks Kathy! Yup, I'm back but I wish I were still at the GF! I seriously didn't want to leave, actually we all wanted to stay longer but darn it, DH had to go back to work! We watched Wishes every single night there at the hotel and it was incredible!

I think watching Wishes every night is the perfect ending to a day. I love that!

Hi Molly!

 

[that's nice]

Hey Marv....

I think the CM at check in DID hear or Rosie before...

I wonder what was taking so long at the guest relations line? 10 minutes in that line must of felt like an eternity!

Love the picture of you with your spoon.

Great updates! We didn't have enough time on the WS to enjoy any of the storytellers. I wish we saw at least one of them after reading your update(s).

I don't think I got any of your questions right.

 

[glennbo123]

Oh my goodness, Disney has an ornament named "naughty"? Or maybe I'm the one who's making an innocent thing dirty...I blame Rosie's influence on me!

It's a magic ornament, that tells you your classification. When I looked at Marv's post it said "Innocent".

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Ok Marv, I did some speed reading and think I can accurately comment now! First off, it looks like I missed out on contest #2, sniffle sniffle. But I did see that I scored 4 points from the last contest, I'm assuming they're cummulative right? So here's what I'm thinking, because I had to read so many updates, I should get about 4 more points for the effort I put into it, don't ya think?? So that brings my total to 8 now, right? There isn't a rules committee is there? It's a dictatorship, correct?

Kidani looks incredible and your view was amazing! We just ate at Boma the the other night and the AKL area is gorgeous.

Loved all the Epcot pics too, what camera do you have? I had no idea that each country in WS has a story telling area for Christmas. It sounds awesome! I laughed at the Norway one because it took me a minute to figure out which name was the girl and which was the Santa Claus! And can I ask why you were toting around wooden spoons? Do you normally carry them with you? Nice that you were able to contribute to the show though!

I had no idea there was a glockenspiel in Germany that worked! I'll be sure to look for it next trip.

Looks you had a great time at WS! As far comments left on your TR, I think I behaved myself pretty well! I don't know why you'd be thinking of me while at Epcot, unless it was something like 'boy that Molly has such nice manners, much like the CM's at Disney.' That sounds about right...

 

[3prettyprincesses]

I think watching Wishes every night is the perfect ending to a day. I love that!

Hi Molly!

Hey Tim. Yup, Wishes is perfect, I hope they keep it the same forever! I blinked back tears while we watched, DH just smiled and shook his head at me!

 

[marvali]

Well good grief Marv! I just got back from Disney and you have a whole slew of updates? I thought I made myself clear that you were to be slooooowwww while I was away. Ugh, going back to read now, it'll probably take me a week!

Welcome back Molly! I was grading contest questions last night and seeing no response from you reminded me you were off having a good time, and I thought you were supposed to be back with us soon! Hope you had a great time!!!

And I did take it slow! Didn't you see all of the comments wondering where the next update was???

MOLLY'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, well look who's in such a good mood!!! I think I'm in trouble.......

I've had more years to perfect my INNOCENT ways

Hey I ressemble that remark !!!!

We still you Rosie, in spite of your many, uh, "innocent" ways....

Awww, thanks Kathy! Yup, I'm back but I wish I were still at the GF! I seriously didn't want to leave, actually we all wanted to stay longer but darn it, DH had to go back to work! We watched Wishes every single night there at the hotel and it was incredible!

I think watching Wishes every night is the perfect ending to a day. I love that!

True Dat!

Hey Marv....

I think the CM at check in DID hear or Rosie before...

Yeah, I think he was just being coy.

I wonder what was taking so long at the guest relations line? 10 minutes in that line must of felt like an eternity!

It was larger groups of families I think, and none of them were speaking English except the one or two who were at the window trying to explain what they needed, and then they would have to turn around and translate it to the others. I totally understood what was going on, and the CMs did a great job of working as quickly as they could, but when you are so close to the gate and having to wait like that, it did start to feel like an eternity.

Love the picture of you with your spoon.

Thanks! I'm surprised I didn't catch more grief from Rosie on that one. I guess after you and the whip, my pic is pretty mild.......

Great updates! We didn't have enough time on the WS to enjoy any of the storytellers. I wish we saw at least one of them after reading your update(s).

Would love to go back some time and see the rest myself. They are really good!

I don't think I got any of your questions right.

Hope to have updated results up soon.

It's a magic ornament, that tells you your classification. When I looked at Marv's post it said "Innocent".

Actually it said NICE when I took the picture, but somehow it mysteriously changed after Rosie read the updates and Liesa gave it a special greeting..........

Not sure how you saw "Innocent" though. Is that like the Innocent that Rosie claims???

 

[marvali]

Ok Marv, I did some speed reading and think I can accurately comment now! First off, it looks like I missed out on contest #2, sniffle sniffle. But I did see that I scored 4 points from the last contest, I'm assuming they're cummulative right?

Don't worry, they are cumulative. And nobody really took a huge leap forward in this round, so everyone is still very much in the running.

Kidani looks incredible and your view was amazing! We just ate at Boma the the other night and the AKL area is gorgeous.

Many more Kidani photos (including animals) coming as I get around to Christmas decorations in the resorts.

Loved all the Epcot pics too, what camera do you have?

It is a Canon EOS Rebel. We just got a zoom lens for it at Christmas, so I was able to get some better shots at times this trip. Unfortunately there were times I only had one of the lenses with me and needed the other one since I didn't want to lug the camera bag around all the time, but still got plenty of pics to share.

I had no idea that each country in WS has a story telling area for Christmas. It sounds awesome!

I wasn't aware of it either until someone mentioned it in my PTR. DISers are great at sharing their knowledge of the parks and what is offered.

I laughed at the Norway one because it took me a minute to figure out which name was the girl and which was the Santa Claus!

They were very entertaining, and my minimal description doesn't do it justice, but I didn't want to spoil everything for those who want to see them on future trips.

And can I ask why you were toting around wooden spoons? Do you normally carry them with you? Nice that you were able to contribute to the show though!

Only for special occasions......and the fact it caught your interest says a lot about you.........

(Actually it is a long running conversation between Rosie and I that a few others have picked up on. But then, you probably already know the bad influence Rosie can be. If not, stick around......her influence will probably show up again somewhere in this TR before I'm done!)

I had no idea there was a glockenspiel in Germany that worked! I'll be sure to look for it next trip.

I've been lucky enough to see it "working" twice, but apparently it doesn't always gong the hour. Glennbo said he has waited before just to get a picture and it didn't happen for him.

Looks you had a great time at WS! As far comments left on your TR, I think I behaved myself pretty well! I don't know why you'd be thinking of me while at Epcot, unless it was something like 'boy that Molly has such nice manners, much like the CM's at Disney.' That sounds about right...

Yes, apparently your vacation was good for you. I'm sure you'll be back to your normal self soon......

Hey Tim. Yup, Wishes is perfect, I hope they keep it the same forever! I blinked back tears while we watched, DH just smiled and shook his head at me!

It's usually Mel shaking her head at Tim.......

 

[KatMark]

Oh, well look who's in such a good mood!!! I think I'm in trouble.......

Well, something has to cheer me up and this is the only thing that has been able to so far. I've got Molly back in my corner.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Well, something has to cheer me up and this is the only thing that has been able to so far. I've got Molly back in my corner.

Totally! We'll keep Marv in line Kathy, no worries about that.

 

[marvali]

Well, something has to cheer me up and this is the only thing that has been able to so far. I've got Molly back in my corner.

At least I know my time writing the PM and posting on your FB page were well spent.........

Totally! We'll keep Marv in line Kathy, no worries about that.

See, I KNEW it wouldn't be long before vacation wore off and you'd be back to normal........

 

[KatMark]

At least I know my time writing the PM and posting on your FB page were well spent.........

I haven't checked my PM's lately. But your FB message warmed my heart. Thank you.

 

[YukiPhnx]

I wish I had the time to stay longer and hear what the story was, or at least get a picture of the scroll telling the story. Sorry I let you down Yuki!

It's ok, I'm sure you'll make it up to me somehow.

That "child like" innocence isn't fooling any of us Yuki.......

What are you talking about? Lil 'ol innocent me?

Hey I ressemble that remark !!!!

Sorry Rosie, I have a reputation of innocence to uphold!

It's a magic ornament, that tells you your classification. When I looked at Marv's post it said "Innocent".

If that's the case, can I still blame Rosie?

Aww Rosie, you know I still love you

 

[marvali]

I haven't checked my PM's lately. But your FB message warmed my heart. Thank you.

It's ok, I'm sure you'll make it up to me somehow.

I'm already feeling the pressure......

What are you talking about? Lil 'ol innocent me?

I guess if we substitute "Rosie" for "old innocent me" we have to start calling you "Lil Rosie" from now on???

Sorry Rosie, I have a reputation of innocence to uphold!

You're not fooling anyone! We ALL know you crossed the border so you could spend the day with Jen AND Rosie!!! You're busted sister!!!

If that's the case, can I still blame Rosie?

No, but I bet you will anyway......

Aww Rosie, you know I still love you

And then try to suck up to make up for it.......

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Fun update, Marv! Great location at Kidani! I loved staying there- so perfect to be able to just stroll out on the balcony and visit with the giraffes.

How appropriate that they feature wooden spoons in one of the storytellers' Looks like you saw 4 storytellers so far. I don't have any idea about my answers now. I'll have to go back and look - I'm guessing I didn't guess very well. As for the bag check question, I think we covered that while you were gone - you pulled them out and performed a spoon number to prove what they were for, right?

Marv! You were asked why the spoons and you skipped another opportunity to pull out THE picture again! I'm shocked!

Thanks for the shout out! It was Vegas...

Seriously, I love hearing about all the great family moments you are having - that's what it's all about!

 

[marvali]

Fun update, Marv! Great location at Kidani! I loved staying there- so perfect to be able to just stroll out on the balcony and visit with the giraffes.

How appropriate that they feature wooden spoons in one of the storytellers' Looks like you saw 4 storytellers so far. I don't have any idea about my answers now. I'll have to go back and look - I'm guessing I didn't guess very well. As for the bag check question, I think we covered that while you were gone - you pulled them out and performed a spoon number to prove what they were for, right?

Marv! You were asked why the spoons and you skipped another opportunity to pull out THE picture again! I'm shocked!

Thanks for the shout out! It was Vegas...

Seriously, I love hearing about all the great family moments you are having - that's what it's all about!

Well, one of my priorities was to relax, go with the flow, and enjoy this trip as much as possible. This may be the last one all five of us have like this for a while..........

 

[marvali]

Here are the contest standings after the first two rounds.


Tom (SurfinTX) - 8 (+2)
Magdalene (Flossbolna) - 7 (+4)
Mark (Capt Oblivious) - 6 (+4)
Dan (FauntleroyFAN07) - 6 (+4)
Glenn (glennbo123) - 6 (+1)
Kathy (KatMark) - 6
Pat (Poolrat) - 5 (+4)
Amy (onescgirl) - 5
Katharina (nodnol) - 4 (+2)
Tanya (mom3sonstt) - 4 (+2)
Liesa (All7OfUs) - 4
Molly (3prettyprincesses) - 4
Tammie (MAGICFOR2) - 3 (+2)
Rosie (englishrose47) - 3 (+1)
Rebecca (Sleepingbooty) - 3 (+1)
*Seanaci* - 3 (+1)
Yuki (YukiPhnx) - 2 (+1)
Kate (PirateKate) - 2 (+1)
Tim (that's nice) - 2

The numbers in parentheses () are total bonus points earned. Bonus points will only be used to determine the winner of the contest in the event of a tie.


The great news is that there are lots of questions left, so nobody (including those who weren't able to get any answers in this round, or just joined in the fun) is out of the running.



Someone was wondering what types of things can earn you bonus points. I compiled a list of those who got bonus points this round, and what earned them the points. As a word of warning, bonus points are awarded based at times on how the answer affects me when I read it. Just because it worked once does not guarantee that it will work the next time, and probably won't!

Round 2 Bonus Points
Rosie - 2 bonus points for saying one of my 3 Trip Priorities was Holiday Lights and Theming, and her response for total storytellers seen, and total completely listened to - "3 inpart and 1 hole ( Spelling like Dan)" was funny stuff

Magdalene - 2 bonus points for saying I got a Times Guide first to check times for the storytellers, which IS what I did once I entered the park, and saying Helga with her dirndl was the 4:00 photo op, which is where we had just left when I got the pics of the glockenspiel. The actual answers were NOT correct, but I thought they were worthy of "bonus" points.

Pat - 3 bonus points for saying we stayed for all of Italy, Germany, Norway and left the Monkey King (all four correct for 4 points), but lost a point for saying the Italian mime (Sergio) was out but we avoided him because he freaked us out.

Tom - 1 bonus point for being so specific about the little picture being the nutcracker's beard near Helga in Germany (very specific AND correct)

Tammie - 2 bonus points for saying we started in Mexico because I love to swim upstream (obviously we did that to get to Norway first, but I liked the swimming upstream comment) and correctly guessing Italy storyteller in her correct answer of 3 (instead of just giving a number)

Mark - 3 bonus points for Norway and Germany storytellers in correct answer of 3, and for comment that Beauty and Beast making out in side alley of France was the 4:00 photo op (glad I wasn't drinking coffee at the time!)

Kate - 1 bonus point for her elaborate and detailed fail proof system for answering multiple choice questions and getting Rafiki

Dan - 2 bonus points for deducing we saw Norway storyteller first because "I thought she was cute in his TR update" (and I didn't even remember saying that....) and the one I gave him in the banter when he guessed 0 Judy's when I had in mind to do a "Where's Alison?" contest (not started yet....will be total found in last three chapters AND the upcoming updates for the rest of our Epcot day)

Hope that helps some of you out with ways you might be able to earn bonus points.

 

[KatMark]

I'm ahead of Tim. That might be my BIG WIN!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

i will have a great evening because i am beating glenn