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

[marvali]

Okay, since people are apparently going blind and spending waaaay too much time trying to figure out this very simple contest (much less fill up my PM Inbox), if I don't have a correct answer by tomorrow night I will post the official answers!

Some of you are going to want to smack your momma's when you realize how easily you could have earned another contest point!



As one final piece of info, ALMOST all submitted answers correctly identify legitimate Ali's! We just haven't found them all yet..........



This won't affect some of you, but I will give you the seating arrangement for the meal at Tutto Italia. It seems to be causing the biggest problem for some.

I was sitting at the end of the table. Alison was directly to my left, and Matthew was sitting on the other side of her on the left side of the table. Andrew was immediately to my right, across the table from Alison, and Jonathan was on the other side of Andrew on the right side of the table, directly across from Matthew.

Hopefully this will help clear up some things. BTW, the garnet shirt that was part of Ali's wardrobe is a T-shirt (short sleeve).

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

I know! Hard to believe there are no winners yet.......

that is just bs marv, cause i know i found them all.

 

[marvali]

that is just bs marv, cause i know i found them all.

Yeah, I knew you were sitting on that false piece of knowledge..........

You ARE closer than anyone else for sure!!!

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Marv, now why would I want to "smack my momma"? Is that a southern saying or something?

I will hang my head in defeat since I simply cannot see anymore Alis. I suppose I'll pin my hopes on getting bonus points for my witty answers. Maybe? Pretty please?

 

[marvali]

Marv, now why would I want to "smack my momma"? Is that a southern saying or something?

I will hang my head in defeat since I simply cannot see anymore Alis. I suppose I'll pin my hopes on getting bonus points for my witty answers. Maybe? Pretty please?

I don't really think it is a southern expression, but I have heard it a few times. Just don't ask me where. Maybe cooking shows (turning through the satellite channels trying to find something to watch) where they say "This is so good it will make you want to slap your Momma!" Just don't ask me to explain it!!!!

Bonus points? Witty answers?? Really??? Those must be as elusive to me as Ali's are to you!!!

 

[PirateKate]

Well, trial and error has been getting me nowhere with this contest, so I figured I'd go ahead and utilize all my mathematical skills. I've devised the correct formula for calculating the correct number of Ali's:

(However Many I've Found + At Least One More) Approaching Infinity

You know, in most math classes, you get partial credit for coming up the correct formula...

 

[KatMark]

Hi, Marv. I'm missing you.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Sorry I've been too busy to play lately - I am not really gone, just distracted! I'll be back to catch up.

 

[vamassey1]

I don't really think it is a southern expression, but I have heard it a few times. Just don't ask me where. Maybe cooking shows (turning through the satellite channels trying to find something to watch) where they say "This is so good it will make you want to slap your Momma!" Just don't ask me to explain it!!!!

Slap Ya Mama is seasonings sold here in Louisiana. http://slapyamama.com/

 

[englishrose47]

Okay, since people are apparently going blind and spending waaaay too much time trying to figure out this very simple contest (much less fill up my PM Inbox), if I don't have a correct answer by tomorrow night I will post the official answers!

Some of you are going to want to smack your momma's when you realize how easily you could have earned another contest point!



As one final piece of info, ALMOST all submitted answers correctly identify legitimate Ali's! We just haven't found them all yet..........



This won't affect some of you, but I will give you the seating arrangement for the meal at Tutto Italia. It seems to be causing the biggest problem for some.

I was sitting at the end of the table. Alison was directly to my left, and Matthew was sitting on the other side of her on the left side of the table. Andrew was immediately to my right, across the table from Alison, and Jonathan was on the other side of Andrew on the right side of the table, directly across from Matthew.

Hopefully this will help clear up some things. BTW, the garnet shirt that was part of Ali's wardrobe is a T-shirt (short sleeve).

If I could find the contest pix I'd try again !!So I guess I am BLIND!!!

 

[Flossbolna]

The newest fun here at work is, that the computer started eating my posts...

I just posted my inspired answers, but lost that. So here is another try:

How many of the family headed out early to the Magic Kingdom WITH Marv?
2 (Matt and Jon)

Did we make rope drop?
Of course!

First priority is fastpasses for Space Mountain. Did we ride Standby after getting the FPs?
Yes, since it was only three of you, you could only get 3 FPs. So this way you made sure that everyone in your family got to ride at least once.

What did we ride next after we left Space Mountain?
Obvious question would be Buzz, but I think I will try to pick something different and would guess that your boys would next want to ride the other coaster, so: BTMRR is my answer.

How many characters did Marv get pictures of while walking through Fantasyland? (none of the Fab Five)
5: Cinderella's stepmother and sister, Alice and Pooh.

What meal did Marv share with Drew for lunch at Cosmic Ray's?
1/2 chicken and rib combo meal

What did Marv do while the rest of the family watched the Castle Stage show?
Take pictures of Christmas decorations

How many times did we assault Zurg and his evil forces on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin?
3

What one gift shop did Marv and Ali actually make a purchase in the MK? (Not a food or drink item)
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppee

What did we do with the purchase after buying it?
Have it sent to the resort, who wants to carry a delicate Christmas ornament around? And I am not crazy as others who suggested you wear it...

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

if I don't have a correct answer by tomorrow night I will post the official answers!

so this has come and passed...i believe we are now 12 hours into marv watch...or maybe he cant find all the ali sighting to post the correct answer.


waiting waiting waiting/

 

[KatMark]

waiting waiting waiting/

Can I play too, Dan?

 

[3prettyprincesses]

I don't really think it is a southern expression, but I have heard it a few times. Just don't ask me where. Maybe cooking shows (turning through the satellite channels trying to find something to watch) where they say "This is so good it will make you want to slap your Momma!" Just don't ask me to explain it!!!!

Bonus points? Witty answers?? Really??? Those must be as elusive to me as Ali's are to you!!!

I'm SO going to start using that expression now!

Hmm, you must have been reading someone else's answers. Elusive is the perfect word to describe this contest! I still say you're either going to photoshop Ali in at the last second (ala Glenn) or you really have forgotten what she looks like.

Slap Ya Mama is seasonings sold here in Louisiana. http://slapyamama.com/

OMG, that is hilarious! I love the history behind the expression for the seasoning:

"In 1956, Wilda Marie Fontenot gave birth to the creator of the award winning "SLAP YA MAMA" seasoning blend. Every time she uses it, she receives a loving slap on the back and a kiss on the cheek thanking her for another great Cajun dish."

 

[3prettyprincesses]

so this has come and passed...i believe we are now 12 hours into marv watch...or maybe he cant find all the ali sighting to post the correct answer.


waiting waiting waiting/

Can I play too, Dan?

Add me to list...

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Can I play too, Dan?

sure

here we go three balls for us all.


/

stop throwing balls of each others heads.

 

[englishrose47]

Add me to list...

Me too Wait a minute What list I still can't find the Ali Do post Although I did know Marv had on the long sleeve sweatshirt at Tutto

 

[marvali]

Sorry guys! Couldn't get on the computer last night as Drew was having to use the internet to finish a book report that he left until the last night to complete. Can anyone else imagine that happening???

Been really busy since and still am. Took a second to hop on here, but will be at work until around 7:30 tonight trying to review a pile of procedures. May be back in tomorrow also depending on how much I get done tonight.

Dan, since you are the only one I know who is privy to and submitted every one of the Ali-do sightings, feel free to post your wonderful rendition of the answer for everyone else if you don't mind. I expect a whole lot of people will be shaking their heads and crying in despair saying "How in the hubble telescope did I not see THAT one!!!"

 

[mom3sonstt]

Okay, way past time for the next round of questions:



How many of the family headed out early to the Magic Kingdom WITH Marv?

Everybody

Did we make rope drop?

No, but got there within 20 minutes of rd

First priority is fastpasses for Space Mountain. Did we ride Standby after getting the FPs?

Yes

What did we ride next after we left Space Mountain?

Got fp for buzz but rode people mover


How many characters did Marv get pictures of while walking through Fantasyland? (none of the Fab Five)

3. One was Alice

What meal did Marv share with Drew for lunch at Cosmic Ray's?

Chicken and ribs

What did Marv do while the rest of the family watched the Castle Stage show?

Got more fp and took a potty break


How many times did we assault Zurg and his evil forces on Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin?
3

What one gift shop did Marv and Ali actually make a purchase in the MK? (Not a food or drink item)

The chest as shop
What did we do with the purchase after buying it?

Have it personalized and sent back to the room

 

[mom3sonstt]

Trying to get caught up so I'm kinda skim reading.....but did I see a possibility that your summer trip may move from June to august? As of right now, I am flying down on aug 3..... Flight recently moved to an 8pm arrival so that will strictly be a getting settled day. But I will have thurs and fri solo and the rest of the gang will arrive noonish on Saturday. Then we will all be there until the following Saturday. If your dates would happen to overlap, please let me know. This could change if the dr's change their minds, but at this point they are saying I'm ok to keep planning. Right now both stays are booked at boardwalk and both are wait listed for beach club.

I submitted a guess in the Ali contest. Since I'm so behind I didn't exactly go back and look, but like the lotto says "you can't win if you don't play".

And for some of your other messages and posts throughout my last crazy couple weeks....