Space Mountain: Clothing Optional - All done and true even if it is April Fool's

[wsushocker]

They know he is not their father and he doesn't try to take over that role. They seek him out for advice and conversation and it makes me smile when they call him and not me to ask about anything.

I think it is the true judge of charachter when kids want a relationship with another adult in their life. They love Dan and I am so glad he is the type of person that my kids want in their lives - not feel forced to be around.

This is the exact same relationship I have with Keeley!

 

[Dugette]

Hello, fellow Minnesotans! I'm intrigued by this Space Mountain thing! I lurked (and laughed ) on your last TR awhile back, so looking forward to this!

And totally know the Iowa rivalry. The one I always remember is what it stands for:
I=idiots
O=out
W=wandering
A=around
Of course, I don't believe that , but I hear it in my head every time I see the sign at the border. Oddly enough, we just stopped at the barn rest area on our way through on Friday and probably will today on our drive back home (went to visit my grandpa in KS). I agree that Iowa has great rest stops, especially because of the free wi-fi (which is actually how we've been updating our PTR the last couple days!)

Looking forward to more updates!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Dugette,Where in Kansas?

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I was also unaware of the Iowa/Minnesota rivalry. Good to know!

Sometimes there is nothing more delicious than some McDonald's grease. But what was up with Britney? Sheesh.

Congrats on the wedding plans. I think it will be fun to "help" plan it here on the DIS!

Wigd - I can't believe someone hacked into your account! How terrible.

 

[njprincess601]

Wow I had no idea about that rivalry!! But then again, I've never been to the midwest haha. It kinda sounds like our North/South Jersey thing we have going on over here! I've seen people get into fist fights over which is better!

 

[Dizneydawn]

This is the exact same relationship I have with Keeley!

Your a math teacher right? The only thing I know from 13 years of math classes is that every time there is a rule - there is an exception to the rule.

It is not your fault you found the exception. Talk to Chomper!

Hello, fellow Minnesotans! I'm intrigued by this Space Mountain thing! I lurked (and laughed ) on your last TR awhile back, so looking forward to this!
Where are you from eh?
And totally know the Iowa rivalry. The one I always remember is what it stands for:
I=idiots
O=out
W=wandering
A=around
Of course, I don't believe that , but I hear it in my head every time I see the sign at the border. Oddly enough, we just stopped at the barn rest area on our way through on Friday and probably will today on our drive back home (went to visit my grandpa in KS). I agree that Iowa has great rest stops, especially because of the free wi-fi (which is actually how we've been updating our PTR the last couple days!)

Looking forward to more updates!

Do you remember some of the dumb (er I mean nifty) slogans they have for their state? The current one is: Iowa - You make me smile!

How dumb is that!

I did find these ones while looking into other states slogans!

State Slogans

Alabama: At Least We're not Mississippi

Alaska: 11,623 Eskimos Can't be Wrong!

Arizona: Dehyd-rific!

Arkansas: Litterasy Ain't Everthang

California: As Seen on TV

Colorado: If You Don't Ski, Don't Bother

Connecticut: Like Massachusetts, Only Dirtier and With Less Character

Delaware: Wow..... you're in Delaware

Florida: Ask Us About Our Grandkids

Georgia: We Put the "Fun" in Fundamentalist Extremism

Hawaii: Haka Tiki Mou Sha'ami Leeki Toru (Death to Mainland Scum, But Leave Your Money)

Idaho: More Than Just Potatoes... Well Okay, We're Not, But The Potatoes Are Real Good

Illinois: Gateway to Iowa

Indiana: 50 Million Years Tidal Wave Free

Iowa: Land of James T. Kirk

Kansas: First Of The Rectangle States

Kentucky: Five Million People; Fifteen Last Names

Louisiana: We're Not All Drunk Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Slogan

Maine: Cheap Lobster

Maryland: A Thinking Man's Delaware

Massachusetts: Our Taxes Are Lower Than Sweden's (For Most Tax Brackets)

Michigan: First Line of Defense From the Canadians

Minnesota: For Sale

Mississippi: Come Feel Better About Your Own State

Missouri: Your Federal Flood Relief Tax Dollars At Work

Montana: Land of the Big Sky, the Unabomer, and Very Little Else

Nebraska: Ask About Our State Motto Contest

Nevada: W*ores and Poker!

New Hampshire: Go Away and Leave Us Alone

New Jersey: You Want a F$%&in' Motto? I Got Yer F$%&in' Motto Right Here!

New Mexico: Lizards Make Excellent Pets

New York: You Have the Right to Remain Silent, You Have the Right to an Attorney

North Carolina: Tobacco is a Vegetable

North Dakota: Um... We've got... Um... Dinosaur Bones? Yeah, Dinosaur Bones!!

Ohio: Don't Judge Us by Cleveland

Oklahoma: Like the Play, Only No Singing

Oregon: Spotted Owl, It's What's For Dinner

Pennsylvania: Cook With Coal

Rhode Island: We're Not REALLY An Island

South Carolina: Remember the Civil War? We Didn't Actually Surrender

South Dakota: Closer Than North Dakota

Tennessee: The Educashun State

Texas: A Great, Big Flat State

Utah: Our Jesus Is Better Than Your Jesus

Vermont: Yep

Virginia: Who Says Government Stiffs and Slackjaw Yokels Don't Mix?

Washington: Help! We're Overrun By Nerds and Slackers!

Washington, D.C.: Wanna Be Mayor?

West Virginia: One Big Happy Family -- Really!

Wisconsin: Come Cut Our Cheese

Wyoming: Wynot?

I was also unaware of the Iowa/Minnesota rivalry. Good to know!
I am a giver!
Sometimes there is nothing more delicious than some McDonald's grease. But what was up with Britney? Sheesh.
She was just mad I called her ugly. Oh did I forget to tell you that part?
Congrats on the wedding plans. I think it will be fun to "help" plan it here on the DIS!
I will let you know!
Wigd - I can't believe someone hacked into your account! How terrible.

Wow I had no idea about that rivalry!! But then again, I've never been to the midwest haha. It kinda sounds like our North/South Jersey thing we have going on over here! I've seen people get into fist fights over which is better!

I bet I could find some of that on Jersey Shore!

 

[shannn]

I think I'd better get myself out to the Midwest to experience all that excitement for myself. (or maybe not....maybe we need to get your butt closer to the East Coast.)

South Carolina: Remember the Civil War? We Didn't Actually Surrender

The sad thing is that I knew some people in high school who would totally get behind that slogan with no irony. I went to school with some rednecks who drove Ford pickups with "American by birth, Southern by the Grace of God" and "The South Shall Rise Again" bumper stickers and slept in beds with the good ol' Rebel flag hanging on the ceiling. Hey, Treyner might meet some of those good ol' boys at Anderson!!

Seriously, I gotta say though. Your kids are awesome. There's none of that forced to be around old people attitudes in them (if they were feeling it they hid it well!) They actually act like they enjoy being around y'all and it makes them so much fun to hang out with!

 

[jessrose18]

ooops, I am a little late to the party, I was still on your pretrip report. Welcome home!

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Oh the things I miss in the 2 days it took me to drive back to STL. Vajayjay smilies, dissing Iowa, a typical stop at McDonalds...I'm glad I could catch up. I'm also glad I didn't read the vajayjay part while I was home with my niece reading to me over my shoulder. I don't think I'm ready to explain all that to a 7 year old.

My drive through Iowa yesterday took for friggin' ever. I was ready to kill myself. And I never saw the barn rest stop. I sure could have used it though.

Anyway - glad I am all caught up. I am still sorry I didn't get to see you yesterday. I hope we can get together soon.

 

[tiggerplus5]

new trip report. Yaaaaaaaah!

delivered a wii fit under the tree and it's still in the box. So I'm also working on a major weight loss program. Instead we have been playing the new super mario bros for wii where you sit on your bu*tt for hours. And apparently so have you~ playing inappropriately with all the smilies and making fun of all the states. More please!

Did you lose any weight on vaca? I usually lose weight cause there's no down time. I go go go and I come back stronger and thinner (relatively speaking). I'm in for Epcot bikini day but I'm not doing the bikini wax thaaaang. I'll wear the top but I'm not into that amount of pain. If I wear shorts will it still count?

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Oh - ripping on Iowa - what could be better?
We drove to TX a few years ago and stopped at a welcome center rest stop that had an antique store in it!! I should try to find the picture I took of the sign out front - it had some funny Iowa slogan on it. Like "where it's happening" or something dumb. I'll have to ask DH.

Congrats on the impending nuptials (that doesn't sound as pretty as "getting married" does it?) I love planning -so feel free to consult!

P.S. - to anyone considering visiting the midwest - skip Iowa and head straight to MN. Nothing to see there. really. We have corn fields and more!

 

[SoonerGirl]

My parents were both born and raised in Minnesota and I still have a ton of family there, so I totally understand your love for Iowa When we go up to visit we drive through a big chunk of it - it's my least favorite part of the trip. There's not much to see, and parts of it smell funny.......

 

[MEK]

OMG!! I am laughing so hard! I am with C----I am never going to be able to look at those smileys the same again! I think it is going to be awhile before I am able to use those two smileys!

Tracy

I thought the same thing the first time I went to post one after reading this TR, but I'm over now. SEEEEEEE....... I'm not going to let Naked Dawn, chomper, and Stubby keep me away from my smilies....!

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

ooops, I am a little late to the party, I was still on your pretrip report. Welcome home!

Thanks for the welcome home we are happy to be (squirrel) ....

 

[gellybean]

Texas isn't all flat!!! I promise!!!


And I'm talking about the landscape people! Don't go there.


Really though, Austin.... where I am, is pleasantly hilly. West Texas is awful... but the Hill Country area is really pretty. Honest!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Very funny state mottos!

Hey did you find any furniture yesterday?

 

[Dizneydawn]

I think I'd better get myself out to the Midwest to experience all that excitement for myself. (or maybe not....maybe we need to get your butt closer to the East Coast.)


Amen!
The sad thing is that I knew some people in high school who would totally get behind that slogan with no irony. I went to school with some rednecks who drove Ford pickups with "American by birth, Southern by the Grace of God" and "The South Shall Rise Again" bumper stickers and slept in beds with the good ol' Rebel flag hanging on the ceiling. Hey, Treyner might meet some of those good ol' boys at Anderson!!
He could not believe it when he saw some big flags in Greenville - he called his friends and was, "YOu know the huge flags they fly at Perkins....yeah...that's how big."
Seriously, I gotta say though. Your kids are awesome. There's none of that forced to be around old people attitudes in them (if they were feeling it they hid it well!) They actually act like they enjoy being around y'all and it makes them so much fun to hang out with!

Treyner was around older people almost totally until he was 3 1/2 since we had him at college so I think that is some of his nature and kids his age do not appreciate his @ss kissing ability like older adults do!

ooops, I am a little late to the party, I was still on your pretrip report. Welcome home!

Hi sweetie! I need to come over and see your jewelry still!

Oh the things I miss in the 2 days it took me to drive back to STL. Vajayjay smilies, dissing Iowa, a typical stop at McDonalds...I'm glad I could catch up. I'm also glad I didn't read the vajayjay part while I was home with my niece reading to me over my shoulder. I don't think I'm ready to explain all that to a 7 year old.
Stacy meet body parts talk...body parts talk meet Stacy!
My drive through Iowa yesterday took for friggin' ever. I was ready to kill myself. And I never saw the barn rest stop. I sure could have used it though.
It is like driving through hades...most of Nebraska is equally as dismal.
Anyway - glad I am all caught up. I am still sorry I didn't get to see you yesterday. I hope we can get together soon.

I was sad too...glad the Momma is okay though and there will be a next time!

new trip report. Yaaaaaaaah!

delivered a wii fit under the tree and it's still in the box. So I'm also working on a major weight loss program. Instead we have been playing the new super mario bros for wii where you sit on your bu*tt for hours. And apparently so have you~ playing inappropriately with all the smilies and making fun of all the states. More please!
If that isn't a compliment to my dillegence here, I don't know what is!
Did you lose any weight on vaca? I usually lose weight cause there's no down time. I go go go and I come back stronger and thinner (relatively speaking). I'm in for Epcot bikini day but I'm not doing the bikini wax thaaaang. I'll wear the top but I'm not into that amount of pain. If I wear shorts will it still count?

You can wear a sarong - no shorts and yes I lost weight - almost 5 pounds but I lose and gain the same 10 it seems all the time!

Oh - ripping on Iowa - what could be better?
We drove to TX a few years ago and stopped at a welcome center rest stop that had an antique store in it!! I should try to find the picture I took of the sign out front - it had some funny Iowa slogan on it. Like "where it's happening" or something dumb. I'll have to ask DH.
k - where are you at again - was it outside of St. Paul?
Congrats on the impending nuptials (that doesn't sound as pretty as "getting married" does it?) I love planning -so feel free to consult!
You are close by so you could actually be of serious help!
P.S. - to anyone considering visiting the midwest - skip Iowa and head straight to MN. Nothing to see there. really. We have corn fields and more!

"We Have Cornfields and More" should be our new slogan - send that one over via paper airplane to Pawlenty!

My parents were both born and raised in Minnesota and I still have a ton of family there, so I totally understand your love for Iowa When we go up to visit we drive through a big chunk of it - it's my least favorite part of the trip. There's not much to see, and parts of it smell funny.......

Where in MN to you come and when will you be here again?

I thought the same thing the first time I went to post one after reading this TR, but I'm over now. SEEEEEEE....... I'm not going to let Naked Dawn, chomper, and Stubby keep me away from my smilies....!

[QUOTEHow the heck did I get to be Naked Dawn? I am laughing and completely confused and not always in that order!

Thanks for the welcome home we are happy to be (squirrel) ....

If I could pop him in the nose everytime he uses that line he would look like Carl Malden. Okay - at least like Bert as in Bert and Ernie!

Texas isn't all flat!!! I promise!!!

I have never been there so I will trust you!
And I'm talking about the landscape people! Don't go there.
The audacity to think we would ever go anywhere improper is hard to belive!

Very funny state mottos!

Hey did you find any furniture yesterday?

Yes - looking for a new sectional for the family room in the basement and need some furniture for upstairs as well which had been re-modeled into more of a great room this spring and now the dining room table is in part of the old living room so not quite sure what we will put there...


This is one of the sectionals we liked - there is a different more cherry color we would pick. We can add some extra seats on what would be the left side so I like that option and the end pieces that recline, also can rock. I love me a rocker!

The biggest issue we have is that Dan is 6'6 and I am 5'5 (almost ahemmmm...) so what fits me and does not make me look like Edith Ann makes him have his knees up to his chest. Usually though we snuggle on the couch and I am alll tucked in next to him so we went around trying comfort for couches like that. Who cares if it is comfortable sitting upright like in a church pew if that is not reality at home.

We looked at another one that had more of a chaise ending to one side that is on the maybe list as well.

Then I fell in love with this couch for upstairs. Uber comfort and love the style for upstairs. Baylor thought it was comfy as well but not exactly rec room furniture.

I don't know. We spent 4 hours looking and that is all we liked and fit and was well made. We are not small people. Even if I was at goal - Dan will always be 6'6 and around 280 at the low end so something that can fit a couple both under 200 pounds and under 6'2 is not in our range. We do not want seperate Lazy Boy style chairs either because we do like sitting together.

This was the first of many trips I am sure - I plan on getting the new stuff in the next few months after taxes so there is no presssure.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Nice couches - I think the second one is really pretty.

I live in Oakdale, just east of St. Paul. I work in Dakota Co. though, so I know lots about Burnsville. Mostly where all the crappy apartments and crime is. (I work for the courts). If you need a judge for your wedding (if it's not at WDW) I can help!

 

[wsushocker]

Kansas: First Of The Rectangle States

Here is the official Kansas slogan.....

And here is the Kansas reality slogan!

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[wigdoutdismom]

I really like your second sofa! Very pretty! I have a leather sectional that I love upstairs in our big room.
It has the rolled arms and nail heads like you see on many leather sofas. It's very comfortable and seats lots of people. Marc has his own recliner with an ottoman. I'm not a fan of the typical recliner...
In the rec room down stairs we have a really big club chair with an ottoman that we both fit it! and a pub sofa...
Baylor and his friends tend to inhabit that area and we have never had a fire in that fireplace.
We go down there when the tornado sirens sound and the tornado is within a few blocks of our house.....
EEEEk enough about me!
When are you guys going to Disney again?