The ABC's of Trip Planning, Pt 1- K is for Keeping Things Kooky- Drinks V-Z; pg. 197 + New Link

[Steppesister]

In which case you must look them in eyes and say in your sternest British accent "Let us have no meandering." Then turn and walk away.

Preferably in the direction of a refreshment cart.

A pressed penny machine would be good.

A bathroom would be even better. Especially if you pass out some Flush Rating score cards and insist everyone critique the facilities. And yell LOUDLY that they forgot their urinal cake right before they walk in.

Ok, so if it's refreshments we are headed to, then might I suggest jalepeno cream cheese pretzels? Dole Whips? or dare I put forth the most delectable of all snacks: Rice Cream from Norway? Yes, there will once again be a post at some point on snacks on our radar.... Please contain your excitement.

Pressed pennies. Yes, I do my research. Yes, there will be pressed pennies in our future.

You already know how bathrooms hold my rapt attention. I am immature. What can I say? But you, my friend, take bathroom entertainment to new and wholly exciting levels. I obviously have more yet to learn.

I'm not quite sure yet how I feel about urinal cakes and snacks being in the same post...

 

[eandesmom]

I dunno, I always thought it was pretty basic- coffee in the morning; wine in the evening.

Yes. Though lately I seem to have to figure out the ratio of time when I have to stop one and how much of the other I can have and how much earlier, to avoid having to go to the bathroom during a race.



12 and 3 seem to be the magic numbers

There I was minding my own business, planning a trip that was pretty straight forward. 4 people most likely. Maybe, but unlikely, up to 9. I'd be paying in full for 4 of us, and partially for 5 more if the others deciced to go.

Then I called my mom.

We like to chat it up several times a week, as most moms and daughters do, especially on Christmas Day. We gave the requisite Holiday Greetings. The “what'd so and so get you?”, “We miss you”'s were exchanged, and then I started telling her that I was planning a big Graduation Celebration Trip. Before the words had even finished coming out of my mouth, my mom blurts out to the gathered kinfolk, “HEY EVERYONE, LOOKS LIKE WE'RE ALL GOING TO DISNEYWORLD IN OCTOBER OF 2016!!!”

Bam, a party of 4 suddenly became at least a party of 6, and possibly of 10.

And a grand gathering it is!

Well, having done this relatively recently....

May the force be with you



It truly IS ok not to be together ALL the time. Even for meals!

Congrats.

I think.

 

[Poolrat]

*WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTO*

It's me again- the nerdy Nursing Student:

It was so KEWL!!!!!

The Lengths you go to to come up with a G title.


Glad Andrew is going to be Okay.




Funny, I was either slicing potatoes or onions with a VERY sharp slicer and yup sheered the tip off my finger. Screamed, bandaged and kept going.


bathrooms, bathrooms, - The one by American Adventure is HUGE.

The Tangled one is whimsical.

YAY for the extended clan saying they are in. It will all work out.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Hey, I saw you were expressing disappointment about not being able to do the Kim Possible Spy Missions, but Magdalene had it right: they're still there. They got re-themed to Agent P Spy Missions since Kim Possible is no longer on the air, but Phineas & Ferb is a big hit and Agent P is an important part of the show. So they just re-wrote the story around each mission. All of the tricks and effects the Imagineers hid within each country are still exactly the same.

 

[glennbo123]

Yes, the touring will be different, but it can be done...with everyone still remaining friends. Pick a few events and meals that the group will do together and let everything else be "on your own". Still, you're right, you won't be able to get as much done...but just enjoy it -- you'll never be able to have this group, with kids at these stages, together like this again. Take a deep breath and live in the moment.

(Then come back for your girls trip and hit all of the places you missed. )

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Take a deep breath and live in the moment. (Then come back for your girls trip and hit all of the places you missed. )

I like your thinking sir.

 

[englishrose47]

Liesa, I just LOVE that old black and white picture and the story! So touching!!!

You should hear what I WANTED to call you...........

An oldie but a goodie............???

You got it!!!


I knew somebody would go there........

I missed those sly comments or if I didn't they warrant a secondbut mainlya

 

[englishrose47]

In which case you must look them in eyes and say in your sternest British accent "Let us have no meandering." Then turn and walk away. I could do a recording for her to play

Preferably in the direction of a refreshment cart.

A pressed penny machine would be good.

A bathroom would be even better. Especially if you pass out some Flush Rating score cards and insist everyone critique the facilities. And yell LOUDLY that they forgot their urinal cake right before they walk in.

I also do not remember the SCORE cards I thought Jordan h Thumbs up or down and someone else rated them 1 to 5' but cards sound nice !!I could have the guys rate the bathrooms I am sure Carol would LOVE that

 

[TarzansKat]

Well, now that's certainly an awesome spin on the while affair!! I likey!!

Happy to lend my pirate obsession to any situation.

Why yes; yes I will. But so many factors go into making those sorts of very important decisions. Depends on where we stay, what's on sale, etc....

I hear that. My signature scent of late tends to be whatever body butter goes on sale at the Body Shop after the holidays. You can't beat $5 a container.

 

[Steppesister]

I was going to reply tonight, but didn't do as well on Test #1 as I'd hoped. I'm in a crappy mood, and need to get my stubborn, determined, "don't-mess-with-me" on, and study for tomorrow's lectures.

Hopefully, I can return tomorrow with a fresh outlook and more congenial mood...

Carry on...

 

[englishrose47]

I was going to reply tonight, but didn't do as well on Test #1 as I'd hoped. I'm in a crappy mood, and need to get my stubborn, determined, "don't-mess-with-me" on, and study for tomorrow's lectures.

Hopefully, I can return tomorrow with a fresh outlook and more congenial mood...

Carry on...

Sorry about the test !!You do realise I travel with a party of 10 all the timeSo if you need advise I am hear for you of course our individuals don't have much say in the planning neither does Carol except I have to make a ressie at Raglan Road Still 10 is a lot to plan for !!

 

[Flossbolna]

I was going to reply tonight, but didn't do as well on Test #1 as I'd hoped. I'm in a crappy mood, and need to get my stubborn, determined, "don't-mess-with-me" on, and study for tomorrow's lectures.

Hopefully, I can return tomorrow with a fresh outlook and more congenial mood...

Carry on...

So sorry! Hope you will do brilliantly on Test #2. And if you feel that you need to cut down on DIS time to turn it into study time, we all understand! As much as we love your company here, we all want you to succeed with your studies!!

 

[Flossbolna]

OH. OH, OH, OH!!! YES!!! A trip with you would be a DREAM vacation!!

Yes, after graduation and I find a full time job which gives a bit of disposable income, a yearly trip is on the docket!!

More on this in a bit... walking out the door for a bridal shower.

And while you posted this over on Glen's TR, I thought I better reply here. Let's just see what the future brings! I just think we would have a blast on a lady's trip to WDW together!! I nearly went into the men's room (on purpose, but then did not dare...) when I was at the Hoop Dee Doo Review in December because of you!!

 

[TarzansKat]

I was going to reply tonight, but didn't do as well on Test #1 as I'd hoped. I'm in a crappy mood, and need to get my stubborn, determined, "don't-mess-with-me" on, and study for tomorrow's lectures.

Hopefully, I can return tomorrow with a fresh outlook and more congenial mood...

Carry on...

Aw, hon.

And You can do it!

 

[jamieann]

Ok, I'm late but just started reading your PTR and couldn't believe it when I read your son is in school at WKU. I graduated from WKU in December of '13 and still live in Bowling Green! Small, small world!

 

[KatMark]

I'm sorry you didn't do as well on your test as you would have liked. Keep at it...you've got this.

 

[Steppesister]

Yes. Though lately I seem to have to figure out the ratio of time when I have to stop one and how much of the other I can have and how much earlier, to avoid having to go to the bathroom during a race.



12 and 3 seem to be the magic numbers



And a grand gathering it is!

Well, having done this relatively recently....

May the force be with you



It truly IS ok not to be together ALL the time. Even for meals!

Congrats.

I think.

Yes, those seem to be the right numbers on this front too. It's a delicate balance. And art as much as science.

As is the other topic at hand. Art AND Science. Mixing the right times for everything with careful research and then applying the ART of balancing temperaments, and individual must-do's.

Communicating the "we don't have to be together all the time" part can be tricky.

 

[Steppesister]

The Lengths you go to to come up with a G title.


Glad Andrew is going to be Okay.

Hey, the PTR/TR realm is a Dog-Eat-Dog world. I do what I have to.

Me too. It's actually looking rather good right now.

Funny, I was either slicing potatoes or onions with a VERY sharp slicer and yup sheered the tip off my finger. Screamed, bandaged and kept going.

Seasoning your food with a little blood never hurts!

bathrooms, bathrooms, - The one by American Adventure is HUGE.

The Tangled one is whimsical.

Ok, making sure I mark those adjectives down on my score cards.

YAY for the extended clan saying they are in. It will all work out.

I'm sure it will.... and I can't WAIT until summer to really get down to planning this party!!

 

[Steppesister]

Hey, I saw you were expressing disappointment about not being able to do the Kim Possible Spy Missions, but Magdalene had it right: they're still there. They got re-themed to Agent P Spy Missions since Kim Possible is no longer on the air, but Phineas & Ferb is a big hit and Agent P is an important part of the show. So they just re-wrote the story around each mission. All of the tricks and effects the Imagineers hid within each country are still exactly the same.

Ok, great! Because I had heard that there are actually some really cool things you would never see if you didn't intentionally spend time doing them. I'm stoked I can still do them! I've never watched Kim POssible, and that wasn't the point, just wanted to see the goods. Thanks for the recon, I will continue to rely on you all for the inside scoop until I don't have to memorize medications for HOURS, instead of mess around here.

Yes, the touring will be different, but it can be done...with everyone still remaining friends. Pick a few events and meals that the group will do together and let everything else be "on your own". Still, you're right, you won't be able to get as much done...but just enjoy it -- you'll never be able to have this group, with kids at these stages, together like this again. Take a deep breath and live in the moment.

(Then come back for your girls trip and hit all of the places you missed. )

Your have wise words, and I vividly remember your re-telling of your trip with your mom and dad and, although it was a slower touring style, you made memories you'd never trade for anything.

I also do not remember the SCORE cards I thought Jordan h Thumbs up or down and someone else rated them 1 to 5' but cards sound nice !!I could have the guys rate the bathrooms I am sure Carol would LOVE that

Obviously you do not remember my skilz at walking into random men's bathrooms whenever possible.

If you need some of them checked out, page me.

 

[Steppesister]

Happy to lend my pirate obsession to any situation.



I hear that. My signature scent of late tends to be whatever body butter goes on sale at the Body Shop after the holidays. You can't beat $5 a container.

Sometimes I do need a re-fresher course.

My daughter made me some homemade citrus-scented bathsalts/oil for Christmas that I"ve been using! Ahhh... so luxurious!!

Sorry about the test !!You do realise I travel with a party of 10 all the timeSo if you need advise I am hear for you of course our individuals don't have much say in the planning neither does Carol except I have to make a ressie at Raglan Road Still 10 is a lot to plan for !!

You are an for all you do with that group! Yes, more work, but very worth it!

Raglan Road is one I'd go to!! Haven't tried it yet!!

So sorry! Hope you will do brilliantly on Test #2. And if you feel that you need to cut down on DIS time to turn it into study time, we all understand! As much as we love your company here, we all want you to succeed with your studies!!

I NEED to get an A on the next test. We do get an opportunity to get up to 5 extra % points with various check-offs (if we pass on the first try) and a couple of papers, but those are ONLY APPLIED IF YOU ARE PASSING AT 75% BEFORE THEY ARE APPLIED. So they can bring your grade up, but do not good if you wouldn't have been passing without them. If that makes sense...


Yes, I will need to back off on trying to keep upon ALL the TR's I am following, and lurk as I must. I will check here daily, but we have entered the phase of the program in which memorizing dozens of medications (now we're on opioids/ narcotics) is essential to passing.

I WILL pass this program, but it will take more focus that I have at the moment.