Something About Nothing...........#8

[keishashadow]

nobody said those who live in hills of western pa could count. More about any excuse to get drunk before dawn, go trudge to woods and watch a rodent get rousted from his burrow.obviously, not much going on here in the winter. The site is an hour or so from my house, crowd composed of mostly students attending the surrounding institutes of higher learning. We'll root for anything local in our neck of the woods.


speaking of local - one of the upcoming NFL superbowl commercials (oy)

http://www.wpxi.com/video/22400328/index.html

 

[Coach81]

Any word on the hog??

11 days and counting : )

 

[ky07]

Good almost afternoon homies

 

[keishashadow]

the shadow has been seen

somebody sent me this article, no politic'ing meant, just funnee

via bipartisan support then gov Palin signed into law, on Feb 2nd henceforth...Marmont day (evidently, no groundhogs to be found in alaska)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35184314/ns/us_news/

naturally, i had to google Marmont to see what the little critters looked like

case of cabin fever apparently

 

[macraven]

Morning all......

back homie.
good to see you here.

Nice pics... yeah.. here in the south our weather changed from 68 degrees Friday night.. to 43 degrees when I woke up Saturday morning.. LOL

Heading into the home stretch here.. only 12 more days until we are back in Universal Florida!!! Going to be amazing!!!

This Sunday our Saints will take on the Colts for the Superbowl.. still have a hard time believing it!

i think we all will be watching that game!
i know i will...

be sure to watch the new version of the Bears superbowl shuffle during the commercials....







homies, i have been out of sorts the last couple of weeks.
i am trying to read and play ketchup here on the thread.

i won't be around much the next week or so.
Mr Mac is having a surgical procedure done tomorrow but i will drop later later in the afternoon.
on Friday i have more dental surgery
on the weekend, i have to go to the parental units place and help make life easier for them.
i could be with the 'rents for a week, not sure yet.

for those that are going south soon, take lots of pics and have a great time!

when i go out of town, i have no access to a computer.
my parental units are still living in the dark ages........

 

[macraven]

came back to say....

to our twins here on the thread.

marcie and penny got to celebrate another cake day this past saturday.

 

[keishashadow]

mac best wishes for the mr & u too, sorry to hear no fun to have health issues; hope everything's back to nermel soon

the gals have the same BD? cool beans

 

[minniejack]

hey all

cross whatever u've got handy & think happy thoughts for tomorrow!

winter has got to go

the only reason he saw his shadow was 'cause it was so cold his shadow stuck to his butt

 

[Mad Hattered]

Back from sunny Florida! We had the perfect week of weather while there. The tradeshow was rough but pretty successful. I was really glad to see Thursday morning come so I was on my own time.

Although, I have to say that watching the playoff games on the 24th were quite the trip. We took in the festivities at TGIF Front Row on International Dr. 11 guests, 28 buckets of beer and 1 shuttle bus later we were ready to get up at 6 am on Monday to man our booth at the Orlando Convention Center.

We hit Citywalk several times throughout our stay but were strong enough to hold on to our tickets until HP has been open for awhile. We did do a turbo day at Disney, hitting all 4 parks.

We drove over to Daytona Beach on Friday for lunch at the Ocean Deck (we eat there everytime we go FL...it's sorta "our place...or something like that). We ended up consuming more alcohol than antisipated and scored a free night at the Holiday Inn with an ocean front room. Our best friends (Tr and Kernyn) made this trip with us for the first time and he got us the room with his Priority Points. Sweet change of plans indeed. We walked down the beach back to Ocean Deck for dinner.

We all thought it was cool that we were enjoying mid 70's weather while back home they were cold and getting 4 inches of snow. Then you get home late on Sunday and wake to realize your windshield wipers are frozen to your window and your car has 4 inches of snow to clear off. Yeah....FL was pretty sweet...

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Evening everyone ...

 

[Coach81]

Morning everyone! As of tomorrow we will be in single digits to Universal Orlando!!!! So Excited!!!

Only 4 more days until the big game.. GEAUX SAINTS!!!!

Hope you all have a fantastic Hump Day!!!

 

[keishashadow]

moaning all

keep up all the warm talk of Orlando

minnie - i read that the poly now has hula classes, r u signed up yet?

 

[schumigirl]

Hi macraven

Hope all goes well with the Mr`s surgery and with yourself on Friday

Our dates this year are Oct 22nd till November 5th, not sure when you`re there, but if its the same time we would love to meet up. Hopefully we`ll be meeting up with Todd again this year as well. Really looking forward to that

Again hope all goes well, and no access to a computer for a week

 

[bubba's mom]

Hi.


'Member me?



Okay...so there are like 50 pages I missed...I luv you all, but you can forget ketchuping!

Mac....just read about what's goin on....hugs to you my friend and lots of homie dust, mummy dust, whatever other dust is lying around for you Good luck with the Mr, ur teeth and the rents


As for me....well, it's just busy.

I did stop by because I need advice. (I did post on the Disney dining board but knew I could trust y'all here too!)


After our cruise this summer, we really don't have a "plan". Me thinks Dad's bedrooms will be full, so we are looking to venture out on our own that day/night. I was thinking of spending the day at Universal (cuz, being an AP holder, you can do that for about no cost) and getting a sneak peek at HP and doing our faves via single rider line...which, worked out great last year!

Anyhow...after UO, we were thinking of hitting the Lego store at DTD for Bubba. While there, was thinking of having dinner at either DTD or one of the hotels (we won't be going to any of the parks). Was looking for a recommendation for either place?

Thinking of grabbing one of those mousesaver deals on one of the hotels near DTD....there is one about $100/night and all rooms are suites w/ full breakfast....whatever hotel that is, usually runs specials. Then, next day, head to my FILs for the rest of the (long) weekend.

So....do you have any eatin' faves at DTD or any of the Disney hotels? (looking for TS).

Thanks....I appreciate everyone's input. Now...off to book a hotel in Tampa.

 

[RAPstar]

Just stopping by to say hi.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Barb!

Give us a few parameters -- with characters or without, buffet ok?, anything you just won't eat like seafood?, casual or signature dining (I know you don't want a food court, I mean are you looking for an "experience" or dinner)?

Hey, did I miss your 2009 Trippie?

Maria

 

[bubba's mom]

Hey Barb!

Give us a few parameters -- with characters or without, buffet ok?, anything you just won't eat like seafood?, casual or signature dining (I know you don't want a food court, I mean are you looking for an "experience" or dinner)?

Hey, did I miss your 2009 Trippie?

Maria

Hey yourself!

(glad i checked email one last time before heading downstairs to workout)

You raise some excellent questions...which shows you where MY head is!

Okay....this is what we're lookin' for:

*NO buffet
*no characters (Bubba is 11 now...he's too old )
*no food court...just a nice, sit down dinner (preferably not 'family' style)
*I don't eat seafood, so I prefer not...but DH does and where there's seafood, there's always alternative non-seafood

Basically, we have breakfast on the ship, get off, drive to UO for the day, go to DTD, and then go to sit down and eat dinner. We don't necessarily NEED an "experience", just a decent/nice dinner.

Thanks for thinking to ask those questions....I wouldn't have...heck, I didn't!!!!


and...I am finishing the last couple days of TR...i know, i know....Most of it IS done and posted in the TR forum. I had one of the last days done, but lost it somehow? I was beyond ticked too! But, just about have it typed out....just have to insert the pix...which, is the BESTEST part, but unfortunately takes hours...literally.

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Afternoon everyone ...

Anyhow...after UO, we were thinking of hitting the Lego store at DTD for Bubba. While there, was thinking of having dinner at either DTD or one of the hotels (we won't be going to any of the parks). Was looking for a recommendation for either place?

Thinking of grabbing one of those mousesaver deals on one of the hotels near DTD....there is one about $100/night and all rooms are suites w/ full breakfast....whatever hotel that is, usually runs specials. Then, next day, head to my FILs for the rest of the (long) weekend.

So....do you have any eatin' faves at DTD or any of the Disney hotels? (looking for TS).

Thanks....I appreciate everyone's input. Now...off to book a hotel in Tampa.

One of our favs at DTD is Portobello ... they have a good selection of pizza, pasta, meat and seafood - something for everyone. Another one I've heard good things about is that new Paradiso 37. We haven't eaten there, but friends that have absolutely loved it. Looking at their menu, they have quite the variety - from chips and salsa to surf and turf. We're actually thinking of trying it on our May trip.

As for the Disney hotels ... what about something like Big River Grille at the Boardwalk, or Beaches and Cream at the Beach Club?

 

[minniejack]

minnie - i read that the poly now has hula classes, r u signed up yet?

I think the dancers might run kicking and screaming when they see us.

There are probably little black rain clouds over us with signs saying KLUTZ

I'm wearing wrist brace and elbow hurts like H*ll from where I slipped a few weeks ago.

A boy was hugging DD16 and he fell over backwards taking her with him on Monday and now she's wearing a wrist brace 'cause it's sprained. (And it wasn't even the boyfriend. I told her the only reason guys hug you at this age is 'cause they want a cheap thrill.)


DH is gimping around from his torn knee that he was supposed to have surgery on, but never did.



It can only get better...

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I guess now we have the parameters I should chime in with my $.02...

I think you can't go wrong with any of the Wolfgang Pucks at DTD. I would stay away from the Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex, unless you want to be entertained by stuffed animatronics. The food is exactly what you would expect. If you decide you want a quicker meal, Earl of Sandwich is awesome! I've also only heard good things about Paradiso 37, but have not yet tried it. Lots of mixed reviews on Raglan Road -- it seems to vary greatly.

If you're going to travel to the hotels, Whispering Canyon at the Wilderness Lodge is fun for kids and tweens, heck even the grown-ups seem quite happy. Beaches and Cream is in a class by itself (I think it's one of the best casual yet delicious meals around), it's hard to go wrong with a burger and No Way Jose!

Maria