Still Feeding Nebo: The may trip final chapter pg 122, Dec. 31
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OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nebo, the Mother of all Trip report writers just posted on your thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Delswife, LYMI!!!!!!!!!!!
Nebo, the Mother of all Trip report writers just posted on your thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Delswife, LYMI!!!!!!!!!!!
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There is a line in the movie Magnum Force, where Clint Eastwood says, "A man't got to learn his limitations."
For some reason, I cannot seem to grasp that concept.
After all these years of failure, I still keep trying.
But I just can't do it. No matter how hard I try.
I cannot operate Saran Wrap!
I tried again last night to cover up my plate of food that I was done with for now, but by the time I was done, I looked like The Mummy wearing see through rags.
I'm switching to tin foil.
With Mgm done, we have just one park that we haven't hit yet on this trip.
Animal Kingdom.
Wednsday morning dawns, and as I'm getting ready I go over the plan.
Even though it's EMH night there, we still wan't to do rope drop, then come back to the pool for a while before heading on back.
We will start it out by running to the bus stop. Yes, we have to run there this morning. One thing we have always noticed, is that no matter what resort we're at, or which bus stop, an AK bus is always just pulling away when we walk up. Doesn't matter if that is where we are going or not, one just is always pulling away.
So we figured we'd beat the space\time continuum by arriving there earlier than if we walked to it.
So we run to the bus stop.
Then we run from the bus to the front gate, then we run to Expeditiion Everest,the run to Flights of wonder, then we run to the Screaming kids movie, or as Melinda calls it, the Tree of Tears. Then, run to Finding Nemo the musical, then run to the bus stop and we are back at the resort by 12:30.
Whew! I'm exhausted thinking about it!
And of course, there is that one other issue.
Find, Devine!
That stupid cast member in a ragweed costume has eluded us forever.
Diane was still in bed, trying to catch a few extra z's, so I settled in a chair by the table, had my coffee, enjoyed a smoke, and waited.
And smiled.
Looked at my watch, and smiled even broader, won't be long now.
5,,,,,,4,,,,,,,,,,3,,,,,,,,,,2,,,,,,,,,,1,,,,,,,,
All of a sudden, about 8 housekeepers started jammering in spanish, right outside our door. Yep, they sure are punctual!.
Like I said, our room is right on the corner of the building cut through to the parking lot, and every morning they arrive in two mini vans at exactly the same time. And the supply room is just inside the "cut through", with the ice and vending machine across from it.
Take That! She Who Must not be Disturbed.
before long, we are both jogging to the bus stop, which was a little tricky while still holding my coffee in the styrofoam type cup with a top.
By the way, these cups are just the greatest, even better than the Sunny D bottles. We got them in the room at Hard Rock, and brought them with us.
The strange thing about them is that they feel funny to hold, it's almost as if the outside of it is kind of hairy, or fuzzy.
They appear to be a kind of paper/styrofoam , but man, do they keep things cold for a long time. You can make a drink in the room, and an hour later in the park even if it's ninty outside, you will stall have ice in it.
Maybe two hours.
I don't know, a drink never lasted that long before with me.
The only drawback is that, unlike the Sunny D bottles, you can't bring them on any of the rides.
Heading through the parkiing lot, sure enough, there's a bus already there and sure enough, it's an AK bus. We pick up our pace, and huff and puff up just as the last person is getting on.
Man, what a plan! Worked perfectly.
Then we ran to the gate, ran to get the schedule, ran to EE, and I ran up the mountain. Ok, I rode it alone, while Smidgy held my coffee. Yes, it's a good ride, incredible landscaping and effects, but as a coaster, it's really nothing that special.
And going backwards doesn't do that much for me either.
Then we ran to the smoking area, and opened up the schedule,,,,
And the whole plan went up in smoke!
First show of Flights of Wonder didn't start till 10:30, not enough time to make it over to FNtM.
Yes, that's Fooling Nebo, the Moronical.
It's not even twenty after nine, and Nemo doesn't start till 11.
Next thing we know, we're sitting down in the theater and watching "It's Tough to be a Bug Listening to all these Screaming Kids!"
After that, we did one of the nature trails, Maharajah I think, and I had to grab one picture.
Soon it was time to get in line, and I couldn't believe how long it was.
You have to understand me fear here.
Diane didn't really want to do the nature trail, she wanted to get in line just after ten, but I talked her into it.
"I'm not treating this show like another Fantasmic."
It was hot enough standing there, and her glaring at me didn't cool things off at all.
I was sweatin', and I don't mean to the oldies.
"We had just better get in!"
"We will, we will, don't worry."
"Be happy."
Well, we got in, got seats near the front, if a bit on the side, and all was right with the world again.
If you haven't seen it, this is a really strange show, makes you want to take up drugs again.
The actors run around, holding up giant puppets, and they, and the puppets sing to each other. I don't care how stupid that last line sounds, it's true.
It's also very good. Very enjoyable, and the Crush song will stay in your head a long time, although I haven't been able to come up with the melody in over a month now.
And whattayaknow? We are now back on schedule after it was over.
Back at the resort, we changed and headed down to the main pool.
You know, it wasn't until I was in the middle of changing, that it ocurred to me. By now, I just have to chuckle to myself.
Yes, we totally forgot about Devine again, and by now, I don't care.
I didn't say anything, just opened the door for her, and we were on our way.
I took her by the arm, you know, just to make sure there were no misshaps this time.
Hey, it's the least I could do.
Since she tied my shoes for me.
Wait, wait, back up your brains for a second, I forgot a pic.
Always have to get one of EE.
This was just a perfect afternoon.
Lots of sun, pool wasn't too crowded, we even went down the slide. Again, CS has the best slide of the Disney resorts.
After sweltering about an hour, we walked over to Siesta's, the pool bar.
The plan was to get some fries, the best fries in Disney.
However, that's not what came out of my mouth.
"Two Bud Lights, please?"
"What happened to the fries?" she said.
"Fries? I didn't say that. I said I want to put out the Fires!"
We just sat at the bar, with a few other folks, actually. Soon it was time to start heading back and repeat the whole morning process.
But another guy at the bar had other plans, he told the bartender to give everyone a drink on him.
I love tourists!
Diane turned to me, "Maybe we should turn it down, we do need to get back."
I looked at her in disbelief.
Do I know her?
Who is this woman, and why are these words coming out of her mouth?
Turn it down?
Turn down a free drink?
I don't think so.
I can turn it off
or turn it on.
Turn it up or turn it down.
I'll turn on the charm, turn on a light,
Turn down the bed to make your night.
Or turn the other cheek to make it right.
I'l even turn the beat around if I have to but I won't turn down a free drink.
At least not when I'm not driving.
"Hey, we can drink fast!"
Before too long, once again we are on our way back to the bus stop, only walking this time. As we walked up, the Animal Kingdom bus pulled away.
Did I mention that you don't want to mess with the space/time, continuum?
Hey guys, this will be the last installment until we get back, but I hope to have some time for call outs before we leave early tuesday, or as Diane says, late monday night. So in the meantime, be kind to your ole uncle nebo, post early, post often, say nice things, cuz when we return, with all focus on both of us finding work, I will probably be suicidal. Thank you all for your readership, contributions, and support, until then,,,,,,
steve, and diane
For some reason, I cannot seem to grasp that concept.
After all these years of failure, I still keep trying.
But I just can't do it. No matter how hard I try.
I cannot operate Saran Wrap!
I tried again last night to cover up my plate of food that I was done with for now, but by the time I was done, I looked like The Mummy wearing see through rags.
I'm switching to tin foil.
With Mgm done, we have just one park that we haven't hit yet on this trip.
Animal Kingdom.
Wednsday morning dawns, and as I'm getting ready I go over the plan.
Even though it's EMH night there, we still wan't to do rope drop, then come back to the pool for a while before heading on back.
We will start it out by running to the bus stop. Yes, we have to run there this morning. One thing we have always noticed, is that no matter what resort we're at, or which bus stop, an AK bus is always just pulling away when we walk up. Doesn't matter if that is where we are going or not, one just is always pulling away.
So we figured we'd beat the space\time continuum by arriving there earlier than if we walked to it.
So we run to the bus stop.
Then we run from the bus to the front gate, then we run to Expeditiion Everest,the run to Flights of wonder, then we run to the Screaming kids movie, or as Melinda calls it, the Tree of Tears. Then, run to Finding Nemo the musical, then run to the bus stop and we are back at the resort by 12:30.
Whew! I'm exhausted thinking about it!
And of course, there is that one other issue.
Find, Devine!
That stupid cast member in a ragweed costume has eluded us forever.
Diane was still in bed, trying to catch a few extra z's, so I settled in a chair by the table, had my coffee, enjoyed a smoke, and waited.
And smiled.
Looked at my watch, and smiled even broader, won't be long now.
5,,,,,,4,,,,,,,,,,3,,,,,,,,,,2,,,,,,,,,,1,,,,,,,,
All of a sudden, about 8 housekeepers started jammering in spanish, right outside our door. Yep, they sure are punctual!.
Like I said, our room is right on the corner of the building cut through to the parking lot, and every morning they arrive in two mini vans at exactly the same time. And the supply room is just inside the "cut through", with the ice and vending machine across from it.
Take That! She Who Must not be Disturbed.
before long, we are both jogging to the bus stop, which was a little tricky while still holding my coffee in the styrofoam type cup with a top.
By the way, these cups are just the greatest, even better than the Sunny D bottles. We got them in the room at Hard Rock, and brought them with us.
The strange thing about them is that they feel funny to hold, it's almost as if the outside of it is kind of hairy, or fuzzy.
They appear to be a kind of paper/styrofoam , but man, do they keep things cold for a long time. You can make a drink in the room, and an hour later in the park even if it's ninty outside, you will stall have ice in it.
Maybe two hours.
I don't know, a drink never lasted that long before with me.
The only drawback is that, unlike the Sunny D bottles, you can't bring them on any of the rides.
Heading through the parkiing lot, sure enough, there's a bus already there and sure enough, it's an AK bus. We pick up our pace, and huff and puff up just as the last person is getting on.
Man, what a plan! Worked perfectly.
Then we ran to the gate, ran to get the schedule, ran to EE, and I ran up the mountain. Ok, I rode it alone, while Smidgy held my coffee. Yes, it's a good ride, incredible landscaping and effects, but as a coaster, it's really nothing that special.
And going backwards doesn't do that much for me either.
Then we ran to the smoking area, and opened up the schedule,,,,
And the whole plan went up in smoke!
First show of Flights of Wonder didn't start till 10:30, not enough time to make it over to FNtM.
Yes, that's Fooling Nebo, the Moronical.
It's not even twenty after nine, and Nemo doesn't start till 11.
Next thing we know, we're sitting down in the theater and watching "It's Tough to be a Bug Listening to all these Screaming Kids!"
After that, we did one of the nature trails, Maharajah I think, and I had to grab one picture.
Soon it was time to get in line, and I couldn't believe how long it was.
You have to understand me fear here.
Diane didn't really want to do the nature trail, she wanted to get in line just after ten, but I talked her into it.
"I'm not treating this show like another Fantasmic."
It was hot enough standing there, and her glaring at me didn't cool things off at all.
I was sweatin', and I don't mean to the oldies.
"We had just better get in!"
"We will, we will, don't worry."
"Be happy."
Well, we got in, got seats near the front, if a bit on the side, and all was right with the world again.
If you haven't seen it, this is a really strange show, makes you want to take up drugs again.
The actors run around, holding up giant puppets, and they, and the puppets sing to each other. I don't care how stupid that last line sounds, it's true.
It's also very good. Very enjoyable, and the Crush song will stay in your head a long time, although I haven't been able to come up with the melody in over a month now.
And whattayaknow? We are now back on schedule after it was over.
Back at the resort, we changed and headed down to the main pool.
You know, it wasn't until I was in the middle of changing, that it ocurred to me. By now, I just have to chuckle to myself.
Yes, we totally forgot about Devine again, and by now, I don't care.
I didn't say anything, just opened the door for her, and we were on our way.
I took her by the arm, you know, just to make sure there were no misshaps this time.
Hey, it's the least I could do.
Since she tied my shoes for me.
Wait, wait, back up your brains for a second, I forgot a pic.
Always have to get one of EE.
This was just a perfect afternoon.
Lots of sun, pool wasn't too crowded, we even went down the slide. Again, CS has the best slide of the Disney resorts.
After sweltering about an hour, we walked over to Siesta's, the pool bar.
The plan was to get some fries, the best fries in Disney.
However, that's not what came out of my mouth.
"Two Bud Lights, please?"
"What happened to the fries?" she said.
"Fries? I didn't say that. I said I want to put out the Fires!"
We just sat at the bar, with a few other folks, actually. Soon it was time to start heading back and repeat the whole morning process.
But another guy at the bar had other plans, he told the bartender to give everyone a drink on him.
I love tourists!
Diane turned to me, "Maybe we should turn it down, we do need to get back."
I looked at her in disbelief.
Do I know her?
Who is this woman, and why are these words coming out of her mouth?
Turn it down?
Turn down a free drink?
I don't think so.
I can turn it off
or turn it on.
Turn it up or turn it down.
I'll turn on the charm, turn on a light,
Turn down the bed to make your night.
Or turn the other cheek to make it right.
I'l even turn the beat around if I have to but I won't turn down a free drink.
At least not when I'm not driving.
"Hey, we can drink fast!"
Before too long, once again we are on our way back to the bus stop, only walking this time. As we walked up, the Animal Kingdom bus pulled away.
Did I mention that you don't want to mess with the space/time, continuum?
Hey guys, this will be the last installment until we get back, but I hope to have some time for call outs before we leave early tuesday, or as Diane says, late monday night. So in the meantime, be kind to your ole uncle nebo, post early, post often, say nice things, cuz when we return, with all focus on both of us finding work, I will probably be suicidal. Thank you all for your readership, contributions, and support, until then,,,,,,
steve, and diane
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nebo, the Mother of all Trip report writers just posted on your thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Delswife, LYMI!!!!!!!!!!!
I was thinking the same thing! I'm not sure Nebo, but I think this might have just earned you an induction into the Trip Report Hall of Fame
.
Wow, thanks for the love you guys! LY/MI right back at ya!
Disneydad99
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First show of Flights of Wonder didn't start till 10:30, not enough time to make it over to FNtM.
Yes, that's Fooling Nebo, the Moronical.
Now thats Funny Right there!!!!
After sweltering about an hour, we walked over to Siesta's, the pool bar.
The plan was to get some fries, the best fries in Disney.
However, that's not what came out of my mouth.
"Two Bud Lights, please?"
What No Manhattans???
"What happened to the fries?" she said.
"Fries? I didn't say that. I said I want to put out the Fires!"
We just sat at the bar, with a few other folks, actually. Soon it was time to start heading back and repeat the whole morning process.
But another guy at the bar had other plans, he told the bartender to give everyone a drink on him.
I love tourists!
Diane turned to me, "Maybe we should turn it down, we do need to get back."
Are you Kidding Me....Free Beer....I well ....Free!!!
I looked at her in disbelief.
Do I know her?
Who is this woman, and why are these words coming out of her mouth?
Turn it down?
Turn down a free drink?
I don't think so.
I can turn it off
or turn it on.
Turn it up or turn it down.
I'll turn on the charm, turn on a light,
Turn down the bed to make your night.
Or turn the other cheek to make it right.
I'l even turn the beat around if I have to but I won't turn down a free drink.
I Love the Poem!!!!
At least not when I'm not driving.
"Hey, we can drink fast!"
Before too long, once again we are on our way back to the bus stop, only walking this time. As we walked up, the Animal Kingdom bus pulled away.
Did I mention that you don't want to mess with the space/time, continuum?
Hey guys, this will be the last installment until we get back, but I hope to have some time for call outs before we leave early tuesday, or as Diane says, late monday night. So in the meantime, be kind to your ole uncle nebo, post early, post often, say nice things, cuz when we return, with all focus on both of us finding work, I will probably be suicidal. Thank you all for your readership, contributions, and support, until then,,,,,,
steve, and diane
Have a Blast you Jerk...Thanks for not taking all of us along....& then Rubbing it in by Letting us know how much Fun you are going to Have!!!1
Really Have Fun!!!
tiggerwannabe
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Another week and I get to see the Nebos again!
I have the exact same trouble with saran wrap. I swear, the chemical composition of that stuff changes as soon as I touch it. Rather than being some sort of plastic cling wrap, it turns into duct tape. It sticks to me, itself, the counter, itself...eventually I might get it on something. Typically, I just roll it up in a ball and throw it in the trash. Tin foil for me!
Have a great trip, you two! I'll be sure to wave from the ME bus at every passing car on our way in. If I happen to see a couple in a car giving me a one-fingered salute, I'll know it's you! 
We'll call it our secret code.
Have a great trip, you two!
I'll be sure to wave from the ME bus at every passing car on our way in. If I happen to see a couple in a car giving me a one-fingered salute, I'll know it's you! We'll call it our secret code.
UtahMama
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Woa! I'm distracted delswife is posting again! HelllloOo! I'm a fan of yours!
Truly a DISboards pioneer, delswife is.
Anyway, Neeb, best of luck on the job thingy. You are loved...even though you're chicken to stick your finger in a muppet fountain fish. Trust mama! WHEN have I let you down? OK, When ELSE.
I can not believe you were Devine-less again! Is that even possible? She's on the trail like every hour on the hour. I think. I say this like the extreme authority on her when I've really only experienced her once. But it was truly amazing.
See you when yous get back. LOVE to you and Diane
Truly a DISboards pioneer, delswife is.
Anyway, Neeb, best of luck on the job thingy. You are loved...even though you're chicken to stick your finger in a muppet fountain fish. Trust mama! WHEN have I let you down? OK, When ELSE.
I can not believe you were Devine-less again! Is that even possible? She's on the trail like every hour on the hour. I think. I say this like the extreme authority on her when I've really only experienced her once. But it was truly amazing.
See you when yous get back. LOVE to you and Diane
Backstage_Gal
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Hugs, Steve and Diane, see you soon
have a safe drive down
have a safe drive down
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If you think that stuff is bad try using that press and seal stuff- it's like saran wrap with glue, sticks to anything!
have a safe trip, I'll save the classifieds for ya!
winkers
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When you mention the spanish speaking mousekeepers all getting out of a mini van I picture 20 clowns climbing out of a volkswagon at the circus! Makes me smile!
Have a safe trip!! I expect a trip report. And I know you wouldn't want to disappoint me!
Have a safe trip!! I expect a trip report. And I know you wouldn't want to disappoint me!
whogirl'smom
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I don't know how to multi-quote, so you'll have to bear with my random answers.
First, why are you going through Chattanooga this time? I can't take responsibility for that--we are in upper east TN, so I know nothing about that route. Or are you just scared of another Red Roof Inn in NC? Couldn't blame you there!
Second, thanks for the ; things have been much better the last few days.
Next, pitch the saran wrap. I use Glad Press N Seal and it's so much easier.
AK bumfoozles me, too, with the timing of the shows, etc. So much so that we are skipping it on the next trip.
And last, have a GREAT time!!! Be careful and bring back lots of good stories!
First, why are you going through Chattanooga this time? I can't take responsibility for that--we are in upper east TN, so I know nothing about that route. Or are you just scared of another Red Roof Inn in NC? Couldn't blame you there!
Second, thanks for the
; things have been much better the last few days.Next, pitch the saran wrap. I use Glad Press N Seal and it's so much easier.
AK bumfoozles me, too, with the timing of the shows, etc. So much so that we are skipping it on the next trip.
And last, have a GREAT time!!! Be careful and bring back lots of good stories!
Disney 4-ever
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I found this quiz today...anybody looking to see how smart they really are outta try this one! I totally failed it...4 outta 10
http://www.pressanykey.com/cgi-bin/jquiz.cgi
Your Score
You scored 10 out of 12 - You are smarter than the average bear!
I surprised myself. By the way, I was gone for a while. Nebo, I hope you had a wonderful birthday.
have a wonderful trip.
Backstage_Gal
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I got all of 5 riight, EEK!!!!!!! Tricky stuff!
nanadeb
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I got 11 of them right. Missed the baseball one. Forgot I had to count both sides.
Oh, and for all of you non-native Californians, you can't marry a dead man----even in California!! Actors who act like dead men don't count.
tiggerwannabe
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I think I overthunk the quiz...
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whogirl'smom
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Finally took the test--got 11 out of 12 right! I missed number 3, duh!
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