Something About Nothing ... #12

[Lynne G]

Thanks Schumi and MonyK.

Yay! Kohlby's little one got to ride.

Well, most of the clouds hid the eclipse, but pictures showed we had a crescent sun. All done, and it is sunnier now than most of the afternoon.

Just finished off cheesesteak dinner and Boston creme donut for dessert. Yum.

 

[RAPstar]

Since I've been just meh about Avatarland, I decided to spend the day at my instead, with breakfast at The Wave and I lucked into an Ohana reservation.

I slept through my alarm this morning. So that was fun. Luckily my roommate gave me a ride to work

 

[keishashadow]

Took over an hour to purchase the tix needed for HHN. Online not working on ipad, first phone call got to where it was time to enter CC info & the call dropped! Neither rep was familiar with the difference between FF & a FF+ tix. Umm time to re-train the staff Universal Bonus points both initially argued with me, insisting no APH discount on those tix.

Think it was in KENTUCKY.

Yep, everyone here is excited around these parts about the eclipse. Went to pick a few things up from Walmart yesterday and they had moon cakes and cupcakes. Everyone is in on the act for sure.

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Will see if I can get some pics

Of course it was Kentucky. Watching the news showing all the viewing parties...i had completely forgotten about Carhenge lol. Reminds me of When Mars Attacks crowds.

Happy Birthday Todd!

 

[Chuckers]

Happy Happy Birthday Lynne!



Yes! I've experienced on the boards here too. I'll specify exactly what I want help with and they'll give advice about something not relative to me. (Usually they don't know I'm an experienced theme park person so it's stuff I already know which is why I didn't ask about that!)


She made it on both!!!!!! It was barely on Dragons - after she did fire, they almost said she was too short for ice. They hemmed and hawed until hubby said she had just done fire and was tall enough then. (I realize it's no longer fire and ice but habits are hard to change). So, at nearly 11.5 years old, she FINALLY made it! We find Sea World's 54" rides to be slightly higher than Universal's so that's her next goal, as well as being tall enough for Hulk anytime of day, not just morning.

Congrats on making it on both coasters! I am probably going to ask one of the most stupid questions ever... Do kids shrink as the day goes on?

 

[kohlby]

Happy Belated b-day Metro! I haven't been checking in quite as much so I missed it too.

Congrats on making it on both coasters! I am probably going to ask one of the most stupid questions ever... Do kids shrink as the day goes on?

We all get a little shorter during the day. Add in if someone is tired and they'll be even shorter. My thrill rider is my shorty so we have had lots of experience of just making or just missing heights.

 

[Lynne G]

Happy belated Birthday Metro! Hope you had a great birthday.

 

[Monykalyn]

Yay to the now BIG kid able to ride coasters @kohlby!!! How fun for her!
96% eclipse here (could have traveled about hour north for 100%). still surprisingly bright for 96%.

Since I've been just meh about Avatarland

The land itself is breathtaking-pictures really don't do it justice at all. Don't have to like the movie at all to get swept away by the land and rides. It is amazingly detailed. I felt like I actually stepped into Harry Potter's world at Uni and and Pandora makes you feel you really went into an alien land.

Ugh-don't want to think about my schedule my schedule for next month...

 

[tink1957]

Happy belated birthday to ToddHope to see you again for aph nights at HHN.

Got all my layers cut off and my hair looks much healthier.

Still trying to get fop fp...no luck...will try when we get there or do standby.

 

[wagman67]

Happy Birthday, Lynne and Metro (albeit late)!!!

Well, after we beat a team we were an 18 point underdog to, Friday, the JV team went out, tonight, and beat a team they were suppose to lose to...34-0. I got to call the game, and I was impressed. I don't think they know they are supposed to be losing...oh well.

 

[macraven]

Yay that is great news !

Coming in as the underdog and winning

I like watching games like that

Congrats to the teams win!

 

[schumigirl]

I have Todd's birthday as today in my calendar.............





Have a great day buddy..........looking forward to seeing you next month..........

 

[Lynne G]

YaY! All the talk of birthdays, HHN, underdogs, and new just right height coaster rider.

Wags, it's great to hear how well DS's team is doing. I hope they keep it up, and have the other team surprised and under estimating DS's team.

Well, it is a rainy Tuesday. And, to be oh so steamy, with more rain later today. Told little one, better take an umbrella or wear a rain coat. Cheap ballgame seats don't have a roof over them.

Afternoon Schumi.

So ready for the week-end, before dawn flight and then 85 degree Gulf water, please. And some good key lime pie.

Also ready for October, as bought my HHN ticket, and renewed my pass yesterday. Expensive month, but all done for another year, and ready to VIP my way at HHN.

Enjoy this third month of August's Tuesday. Take a sip of water, it's going to be hot and sticky out.

And, now it's time for tea. Steeped enough, looks like beer, yep, . Later homies.

 

[Chuckers]

Happy Belated b-day Metro! I haven't been checking in quite as much so I missed it too.

We all get a little shorter during the day. Add in if someone is tired and they'll be even shorter. My thrill rider is my shorty so we have had lots of experience of just making or just missing heights.

I did not know this... Soon she won't have to worry about height requirements!

 

[Chuckers]

Happy Birthday, Metro!

 

[keishashadow]

Yay to the now BIG kid able to ride coasters @kohlby!!! How fun for her!
96% eclipse here (could have traveled about hour north for 100%). still surprisingly bright for 96%.


The land itself is breathtaking-pictures really don't do it justice at all. Don't have to like the movie at all to get swept away by the land and rides. It is amazingly detailed. I felt like I actually stepped into Harry Potter's world at Uni and and Pandora makes you feel you really went into an alien land.

Ugh-don't want to think about my schedule my schedule for next month...

Are you a fan of the movie? IMO that makes a big difference in those I've spoken to as to their take. Agree the land itself is very well-done, meticulous as to the line to the river ride.

That said andy, if only one day @ WDW, personally i'd do MK & the restaurants as we know you are a foodie!

Happy belated birthday to ToddHope to see you again for aph nights at HHN.

Got all my layers cut off and my hair looks much healthier.

Still trying to get fop fp...no luck...will try when we get there or do standby.

Sounds nice, bet your head feels lighter or at least cooler. . I haven't had my color done since middle of April. Lucky I'm just fading away on top, no roots there. Underneath when i pull it up is a whole nuther story. I'm determined to wait another few weeks.

Happy Birthday, Lynne and Metro (albeit late)!!!

Well, after we beat a team we were an 18 point underdog to, Friday, the JV team went out, tonight, and beat a team they were suppose to lose to...34-0. I got to call the game, and I was impressed. I don't think they know they are supposed to be losing...oh well.

Do you do a 'straight' play-by-play call on the game? Most big games covered by MSA who does online broadcast that's pretty cut & dried. Same with local cable shows. It's all over the place here with the team announcers. Some do a pretty good stand up routine in the booth, others will sing or rap lol.

 

[kohlby]

I'm not a fan of Avatar at all. (Unless were talking about the last Airbender which is totally different). I enjoyed Pandora. We went in the evening and were able to see it in daylight and at night that way, which was worth it. Na'vi River is not worth a long wait but it's worth doing. The 30 minutes we waited is more than I normally would wait but the kids weren't with me so I was willing to wait longer than usual. (Kids did Na'vi with a fastpass when I was away). FoP would have been worth the wait if I were the waiting type. For those who can't get a FP, keep trying. I had tried on and off for months, being very flexible when I could go and found nothing. I had read the tip to try on the actual day and keep trying. And it worked.

 

[Metro West]

I have Todd's birthday as today in my calendar.............



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Have a great day buddy..........looking forward to seeing you next month..........

Thanks all...today is my 51st birthday. Somehow one of my Facebook friends thought Friday was so everyone started to send me birthday wishes which I appreciate but it's a bit soon. It's nice to have two birthdays in one week...as long as I don't have to jump to 52 today.

 

[macraven]

I had the 22 down but saw Bev lead off with hp on Friday the 18?

Figured I had wrong date

I blame Bev.......lol

Have a great day birthday boy!

 

[wagman67]

Do you do a 'straight' play-by-play call on the game? Most big games covered by MSA who does online broadcast that's pretty cut & dried. Same with local cable shows. It's all over the place here with the team announcers. Some do a pretty good stand up routine in the booth, others will sing or rap lol.

I try not to just call numbers and yardage...I hear too much of that. Each level is a bit different: with Varsity games, you have to be a bit more reserved and less one-sided with your comments. With JV, you can be more relaxed...the further you go down the chain, the more fun you can have interacting with the crowd...but I try to have fun as best I can. I try to paint the whole play...who carried the ball, which way they went, who was blocking for them, how the defense reacted and what the end result was. I am usually doing the music as well, so I mix that with the flow of the game. I try to keep the crowd in a runaway game, with little tidbits like " If you turn to page 6 of tonight's program and find 3 gold stars, please find so-and-so to see what you have won.", and of course there are no programs, but you see so many start trying to find the person with the programs. I just try not to be drab and serious.

I have a Middle School game to call Thursday.

Thanks all...today is my 51st birthday. Somehow one of my Facebook friends thought Friday was so everyone started to send me birthday wishes which I appreciate but it's a bit soon. It's nice to have two birthdays in one week...as long as I don't have to jump to 52 today.

Well, I take back my belated birthday wish and offer you the more current "Happy, not belated, Birthday!"

 

[Chuckers]

Thanks all...today is my 51st birthday. Somehow one of my Facebook friends thought Friday was so everyone started to send me birthday wishes which I appreciate but it's a bit soon. It's nice to have two birthdays in one week...as long as I don't have to jump to 52 today.

Hey.. *I'm* 52!!!