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[PirateKate]

Wow, drawing Carl Fredricksen would be quite the challenge. I feel sorry for any kids trying to do that. I'm eager to see your picture!

Fantasmic isn't one of my favorites either. Definitely not worth putting up with the herd. We did get to see it once when there was almost no one there. We sat in a bench in the very front and the view was amazing. We did get slightly wet. Of course, with only two or three shows a week, that will probably never happen again.

 

[Poolrat]

But first it was time to try my hand at drawing one more time. Surely, it would go better than the last. Surely?

Are you sure that Apricot Sour didn't make it harder???

Now it really was time to round out my star-studded day with putting it ALL together in one big bonanza kind of thing- where music and passion are always in fashion….

At the Copa? Copa Cabana? The hottest spot north of Havana?

Glenn beat me to it. Am I not the best Bridesmaid????

I lined up with all the other cattle, and said, “moo”. No, really, I said, “Moo!”

I have been know to run into the show as it was starting. The cattle run and the hard benches really take away from the show. You get so built up for something that is good but at that point you want your socks blown off and you are too tired to lift your feet.

This guy was breaking RULE #1- we all know it, so repeat it with me students:



“NEVER let the REAL world intrude on a Disney vacation.”

Amen sister

 

[MEK]

That'll teach you to say "moo" the next time you are in a long line! Especially one where you still have a wait a 1/2hr for the show to start.

Very fun update Liesa. I liked using my imagination instead of seeing pictures! I will admit, though, I am just a tad bit curious as to what the worst drawing on earth could possibly look like. The only explanation must be that you were still suffering the after affects of the apricot sour!

 

[All7OfUs]

Ooo, that's a toughie. Maybe it'd be easier if you tried imagining Ed Asner's voice in your head?

That might have worked. So might have crumpling up the paper and starting over. But they don't give out seconds. Nor erasers.

At the Copa? Copa Cabana? The hottest spot north of Havana?

That very spot. Talk about being washed up.

Good thing you only went with "Moo". That's a nice, low-key, animal sound. Some guy in Egypt said "Baa" and look what's happened.

What would happen if you went with camel?? I shudder...

Wasn't Chewbacca camel sounds? Clone wars might ensue!!!

"Never let the REAL world intrude on a Disney vacation."

Very good! You get an A+


Now, repeat after me.

Liesa needs $1,500 more to go. Liesa needs $1,500 more to go. Checks can be sent immediately....

Miss Crabtree, may I get a drink? Can I go to the bathroom? Can I change seats? I need to sharpen my pencil. How long 'til lunch?

I should have lied and said I liked beer and told him I was going to get one. I could have really gotten creative, and asked him if he'd like one, get his money, and then disappeared.

Aw bummer. I like it, but once every few years is enough.

That would just about do it. Same thing with Illuminations for me.

You're washed up already? Oh well, your story'll make a great movie...they'll just have to find some rising starlet to play the part of "you".

BUT, who would be able to do it??? That is the question.

 

[All7OfUs]

You know, I think if we have one rule for Disney, that would be it.

I have trouble with large crowds, being a touch claustrophobic myself, so I definitely get the cattle call feel.

It was so crowded!!! I was thankful I had my body guards making a way for me!

NEVER let the REAL world intrude on a Disney vacation.



I mean really, the war, health care? If he was going to talk about the real world, couldn't he have chosen slightly more lighthearted topics---like Lindsay Lohan?

As we discussed over Golden Nuggets of Joy, I'm totally with ya on Fantasmic. Not a fan. Meh. We went once and haven't even ever discussed going back. Maybe someday, but I'd be fine if we didn't. I DO like the boat at the end with the characters. I wish I could just go in for that!

You also get an A+!! Very good! Never let it happen. No phones, no texts off property, no CNN on the tube. Wrecks the magic!

I was thinking light-hearted topics like how many RPMs the belly dancer at Morocco clocks, or how many cuckoo clocks are actually on the wall in the Germany Pavilion.

I didn't mention that I really thought the content was quite dark. I think it would scare the pants off Henry. I dunno, some kids are less sensitive, but my kids until they are 10 or 12 are pretty touchy with the not-so-whimsicial apperitions. A float like that in one of the parades would be cool!

I like Fantasmic. But the hassle of getting in line, controlling the stampede on the way in and attempting to keep your feet out of the way of other peoples feet is just to much in WDW.
Years ago, my sister and i did the Dessert thing on the balcony at DL and watched Fantasmic, on the little lake in DL, up close and in your face. Ahhhhhhh that was magical. I think they have made the stadium too big. It loses something.

Loved the Brown Derby update. Whenever i am there in WDW i think, "daddy would have loved this place". By the time i was old enough to take him, he was too ill to go.

"NEVER LET THE REAL WORLD INTRUDE ON A DISNEY VACATION!"

KIM

That may be it. I was so far back, that it really was "distant" and small-ish.

And I never mentioned the strollers either! WATCH OUT!! I have NO problem with them; I've run over people (inadvertently) myself a time or two, but when you have THAT close of quarters and THAT many people, it is SCARY!!

I think every restaurant has the potential to something VERY special given the right mindset, or circumstances. This one just happened to fit the bill for this evening- and will go down in "wonderful-memory-making-place" fame from now on.

Fantasmic is always more interesting when you TORPEDO over seatsOf course before they make the annoncement NOT to seat hop!!!

I still laugh over that one, Rosie!! I still wish I could have been there. To help you up, of course.

 

[All7OfUs]

Wow, drawing Carl Fredricksen would be quite the challenge. I feel sorry for any kids trying to do that. I'm eager to see your picture!

Fantasmic isn't one of my favorites either. Definitely not worth putting up with the herd. We did get to see it once when there was almost no one there. We sat in a bench in the very front and the view was amazing. We did get slightly wet. Of course, with only two or three shows a week, that will probably never happen again.

I'll try to get that up soon! Maybe my FIL is a better option for camera borrowing!

No, I"m sure empty F!s will not be a likely thing of the future. I can say sitting so far back was a detraction, but, really, for me, I'm not sure it would have made a HUGE difference in my love for it. I'd rather ride ToT again!

Are you sure that Apricot Sour didn't make it harder???

Glenn beat me to it. Am I not the best Bridesmaid????


I have been know to run into the show as it was starting. The cattle run and the hard benches really take away from the show. You get so built up for something that is good but at that point you want your socks blown off and you are too tired to lift your feet.


Amen sister

Geesh, I didn't think of that!! Maybe things WERE a bit blurry...

Frankly, I didn't think ANYONE would get that one. Ah, good ol' Barry...

Exactly, I wanted my socks blown off, and it just didn't happen!! A lot of hype, too few explosions.

That'll teach you to say "moo" the next time you are in a long line! Especially one where you still have a wait a 1/2hr for the show to start.

Very fun update Liesa. I liked using my imagination instead of seeing pictures! I will admit, though, I am just a tad bit curious as to what the worst drawing on earth could possibly look like. The only explanation must be that you were still suffering the after affects of the apricot sour!

LOL!!! I guess I'll keep my lowing for the Haunted Mansion, where I know I'll get my own car.

yeah, I think had I had another one, I may have turned out a pretty good circle, though. I promise I'll get it up soon!

 

[eandesmom]

I have my own F! story to share in the not to distant future and don't want to spoil it but I can say that MOO, especially for the 1st show, could not be more apt.

Had it been less herd like, I imagine after the guy wouldn't STOP I'd have found a new corral if at all possible. What was the wife doing during all of this? Sitting there mortified or contributing?

I admit, I generally find it rather effective to just not answer and pointedly look elsewhere if someone does that to me but there are some (my Father in Law springs to mind) that will just keep going and going, energizer bunny like, regardless of how pointedly yet quietly you show your disinterest.

 

[norybell]

They politely escorted me in, making my claustrophobic feeling 10 times worse. All the way in. All the way, not just in, but aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallll the way in and proceeded to sit next to me. (Okaaaay, it was nice meeting you, but your work here is now done…) And they start blabbing. It wasn’t just light-hearted, are you having a nice vacation?, conversation. This guy starts prattling on and on about the war in Iraq, healthcare, and a dozen other HOT and heavy topics that I just wasn’t in the mood to hear.

Argh, that is the worst!!! I've totally had that happen to me while solo at WDW, too. What are people thinking??? Even if you're not at Disney, why bring such subjects up with a complete and total stranger?

After all, that's what the Internet is for, right?

I'm not a Fantasmic fan, either. Saw it once, and to be honest, all I remember is how much those benches hurt!

 

[All7OfUs]

I have my own F! story to share in the not to distant future and don't want to spoil it but I can say that MOO, especially for the 1st show, could not be more apt.

Had it been less herd like, I imagine after the guy wouldn't STOP I'd have found a new corral if at all possible. What was the wife doing during all of this? Sitting there mortified or contributing?

I admit, I generally find it rather effective to just not answer and pointedly look elsewhere if someone does that to me but there are some (my Father in Law springs to mind) that will just keep going and going, energizer bunny like, regardless of how pointedly yet quietly you show your disinterest.

Sounds like a story I won't want to miss!! Anxious to hear it!

His wife was sitting on the other side of the teenagers, and was probably oblivious to what was going on. Otherwise, she might have given him one of those subtle "squeezes on the knee" that communicates, "Ummmm, Dear, that's enough." you know the kind you do under the table while at dinner and your spouse nearly spills the beans about what you called your boss the other day.

usually just sort of becoming quiet works, but there was really no where to go by this point (the amphitheater was full), and I was afraid I might not find another seat if I left. I didn't picture Paul being like that. A talker, eh??

Argh, that is the worst!!! I've totally had that happen to me while solo at WDW, too. What are people thinking??? Even if you're not at Disney, why bring such subjects up with a complete and total stranger?

After all, that's what the Internet is for, right?

I'm not a Fantasmic fan, either. Saw it once, and to be honest, all I remember is how much those benches hurt!

I know! Keep it light- these topics are best kept in family or with people you know at least a little. Then again, we Americans do have a horrid reputation for geing shallow, and not willing to go to the hard places of conversation.

ha!! yeah, the internet- where most anything goes....

I think the benches outside on Sunset were harder- they were SO bad, I actually moved to the curb to finish up my notes!! And the backrest hit me right in the kidney, which made it 100 times worse!

 

[disneyaddicted]

Hi Leisa, I am so unbelievably behind, I wish I could be a stay at home (notice I didn't include mom?) I would spend my time on the Dis. I get caught up on your TR, then as I am driving to work the next day I already know that that I will be pages behind come the end of my shift.

Anyway, still here, not completely caught up, but still here.

Your Derby update was sweet. I will have to try an apricot sour and I will raise my glass to you, a good friend and to your grandmother, God Bless her.

 

[All7OfUs]

Hi Leisa, I am so unbelievably behind, I wish I could be a stay at home (notice I didn't include mom?) I would spend my time on the Dis. I get caught up on your TR, then as I am driving to work the next day I already know that that I will be pages behind come the end of my shift.

Anyway, still here, not completely caught up, but still here.

Your Derby update was sweet. I will have to try an apricot sour and I will raise my glass to you, a good friend and to your grandmother, God Bless her.

Ha!! I AM a SAH, and still get pages and pages and pages behind on most of my threads I follow. I do spend a fair amount of time in the DIS, but only in 5 minute spans at a time. Dishes, DIS, laundry, DIS, reading lesson, DIS, vacuuming, DIS.....

Feel free to skip the banter; mostly it's the guys prattling on and on about someone with hairy feet....

I found the brandy they used in my local liquor store and will likely get some soon. Now, I need to figure out how to make homemade sours???

When you do... let me know. I'll have one with you

 

[englishrose47]

I still laugh over that one, Rosie!! I still wish I could have been there. To help you up, of course.

Sure Liessa Sure

 

[that's nice]

But go where?

To bed?

I could have taken more singing lessons. I had heard about a French chick named Belle who thought falling in love with a really hairy guy was an ok thing. And people make fun of MY (imaginary) hairy feet. Sheesh!

You have imaginary feet?

Even a circle is easier than Carl Fredricksen.

Oooooh, I can't wait to see it.

Now it really was time to round out my star-studded day with putting it ALL together in one big bonanza kind of thing- where music and passion are always in fashion….

Were you drinking while writing this update?

Today, I had already tried seeing: where flashing my room-mate got me; how far walking out on the balcony without a room key would get me; how far singing, dancing, and acting lessons would get me; and how far an apricot sour would get me- all to varying degrees of success, apparently. Now I needed to see how far a stand-up routine would get me.

That's a lot of firsts!

I lined up with all the other cattle, and said, “moo”. No, really, I said, “Moo!” My neighbors were amused and actually laughed. I had an idea that if I ever wanted to be a star again, I’d definitely shoot for comedy instead of drawing. “Moo” is ostensibly a very good icebreaker line, because we got into a pretty good conversation after this.

I like that. Can I steal that line?

Hence, there is ZERO, count them, pictures of the last 2 hours of my day.

Boo. Hiss.

And they start blabbing. It wasn’t just light-hearted, are you having a nice vacation?, conversation. This guy starts prattling on and on about the war in Iraq, healthcare, and a dozen other HOT and heavy topics that I just wasn’t in the mood to hear.

Oh My.

Too bad you didn't have an iPod with you or something...

That's a little much.... I don't know what I wouldda done.

“NEVER let the REAL world intrude on a Disney vacation.”

I try not to let the real world follow me on ANY vacation. But a DISNEY vacation? UGH.

This show didn’t blow me over. I repeatedly said it in my PTR, I’m generally not a nighttime show kind of gal, but I gave it my best shot, and it was ok. I certainly wasn’t going to make sure LeeAnn made it there, and I won’t be going back again anytime soon. It just isn’t my thing. God bless all of you who get it and love it. Go, and enjoy it. I won’t be there with you.

I've never seen F! and your review is making me think I've done good by not seeing it.

Before long, some CMs were telling us the park was closed and to make our way to the exits, blah, blah, blah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever. Don’t they know, that there’s probably 5 more busloads of men, women and crying children out there still to be loaded?? I reluctantly got up, and moseyed out to my chariot- my day as a celebrity had come to a close.





How did I know?? Washed up stars have to wait for all 5 of those busloads of men, women, and crying children.

LOL Hope it didn't take you too long to get back to POP.

 

[Flossbolna]

Wow, now I find out that your feet are not only hairy, but also imaginary?? They looked pretty real to me when I met you!

Besides that: Possibly Carl Frederiksen is so hard to draw because he isn't a hand-drawn character? But I guess even the computer animated ones originate in some hand-drawn sketch...

And I agree with you on both the topic of Fantasmic and those beches on Sunset Boulevard. Katharina and I tried to sit on one and thought that they must have been designed in a way to discourrage people to sit on them...

I saw Fantasmic only in DL (which is supposed to be superior ) in 1992 and then again in 2005 and never had the desire to see it in WDW. I am very happy to leave my spot to be taken by someone else who enjoys it. They might then in turn stay away from Wishes for me. I don't like the fact that Disney is cutting down on entertainment and does not have Fantasmic daily anymore. But for me this works quite well as I can stay away from DHS on these days and have an emptier park on the non-Fantasmic-days.

 

[Sleepingbooty]

I don't know about that quote, but it sounds like something from a chick flick, like Fried Green Tomatoes or Steele Magnolias?

You got it sista, Steel Magnolias - one of the best chick flicks ever!

Steel Magnolias!! I think it was M'lynn who said it at the house after the funeral.

"Ouuusier, you know I love ya more than my luggage."

"There's so much static electricity in this room....I pick up everything but boys and money"

It was Truvie who said it, but you are right, it was the scene after the funeral.

Lots of great quotes in that movie. I talk like a southern gal for days every time I watch it.

THEY HAD ACTUALLY GONE THROUGH A CHEMICAL CHANGE ON THE SURFACE!!!

So did everyone else's silver jewelry!!! It was VERY bizarre!!

I vowed I would NEVER swim in that water again.

WOW! Yeah, I think I'd have been just a little freaked out!

I will admit I was dubious about this showdown between Mickey and his pals and the Villain Collective. The whole mob scene showdown out in the bleachers seemed scary enough, but my motto has been, “try everything once” (within reason, people!). Today, I had already tried seeing: where flashing my room-mate got me; how far walking out on the balcony without a room key would get me; how far singing, dancing, and acting lessons would get me; and how far an apricot sour would get me- all to varying degrees of success, apparently. Now I needed to see how far a stand-up routine would get me.

I forgot this had all been in one day!!

I lined up with all the other cattle, and said, “moo”. No, really, I said, “Moo!” My neighbors were amused and actually laughed.

Yes, it is EXactly like being in a herd of cattle! Or maybe more like sheep - you have no idea why you joined the throng, but everyone else is doing it!

This guy was breaking RULE #1- we all know it, so repeat it with me students:



“NEVER let the REAL world intrude on a Disney vacation.”

Some people just have no respect for the rules!

I found the brandy they used in my local liquor store and will likely get some soon. Now, I need to figure out how to make homemade sours???

When you do... let me know. I'll have one with you

You can just buy the premade sweet n sour mix, no?

Does the apricot sour taste much like an amaretto sour? My first favorite drink, but I haven't had one in years.

 

[MKBekka]

I'm BACK!!! Hello hello! I've been sorta keeping up by proof reading 1/2 the updates before they're posted, but it's not the same. I'm going to try to post often from here on out though!

 

[All7OfUs]

Sure Liessa Sure

To bed?

NO WAY! Remember that I'm one of those who stays until they drag me out. Or politely tell me the park is closed....

You have imaginary feet?

Oh brother! You guys! My feet are very real, and only as hairy as you IMAGINE them to be.

Oooooh, I can't wait to see it.

I really need to borrow that camera again!

Were you drinking while writing this update?

nope. but it sure sounded like it, didnt' it.

That's a lot of firsts!

This whole trip was a bunch of firsts- I discovered a lot of things you can ONLY do solo. Or without kids.

I like that. Can I steal that line?

it's easy to say, and gets great results. Kind of like "FIRE!"

Boo. Hiss.

I know.

Oh My.

Too bad you didn't have an iPod with you or something...

That's a little much.... I don't know what I wouldda done.

It was one of those awkward situations, where you can't run and hide-

I try not to let the real world follow me on ANY vacation. But a DISNEY vacation? UGH.

It's just the kind of vacation that needs to stay pure. At almost any cost- although, I have a confession to make in my next update.... duh, duh, duuuuuhhhhh....

I've never seen F! and your review is making me think I've done good by not seeing it.

I dunno, I really think you should do it once, so you can say you've done it. But with as many people as they cram in, and as large as the stadium thing is, it really does make it less than the wonderful it could be.

LOL Hope it didn't take you too long to get back to POP.

It didn't. The busses were coming pretty quickly; POP has a good thing going with its busses!!

Wow, now I find out that your feet are not only hairy, but also imaginary?? They looked pretty real to me when I met you!

Not you too!!

Besides that: Possibly Carl Frederiksen is so hard to draw because he isn't a hand-drawn character? But I guess even the computer animated ones originate in some hand-drawn sketch...

Oh, I never thought of that!! He was so hard, and now I have a pretty good possible explanation!

And I agree with you on both the topic of Fantasmic and those beches on Sunset Boulevard. Katharina and I tried to sit on one and thought that they must have been designed in a way to discourrage people to sit on them...

I am sure they are meant to actually DISCOURAGE sitting!! They stab you in th back and are hard as my first loaf of bread was. good for almost nothing!

I saw Fantasmic only in DL (which is supposed to be superior ) in 1992 and then again in 2005 and never had the desire to see it in WDW. I am very happy to leave my spot to be taken by someone else who enjoys it. They might then in turn stay away from Wishes for me. I don't like the fact that Disney is cutting down on entertainment and does not have Fantasmic daily anymore. But for me this works quite well as I can stay away from DHS on these days and have an emptier park on the non-Fantasmic-days.

I like your thinking!! I know everyone has their favorite nighttime things to do, this really isn't one of mine. Nor are the 3:00 parades. More time for me to hit other stuff with fewer people.

WOW! Yeah, I think I'd have been just a little freaked out!

It was freaky! I can't even imagine what is IN there!! And those poor poeple around the village are EATING those fish!!!!!

I forgot this had all been in one day!!

So much had happened!! And I can't wait to start DAY 2- again a day of a TON of firsts and fun stuff!!

Yes, it is EXactly like being in a herd of cattle! Or maybe more like sheep - you have no idea why you joined the throng, but everyone else is doing it!

The group mentality thing. FIGHT IT!!!

Some people just have no respect for the rules!

Do you think I should have quoted the #1 Disney Vacation Rule to him??

You can just buy the premade sweet n sour mix, no?

Does the apricot sour taste much like an amaretto sour? My first favorite drink, but I haven't had one in years.

I could, but while I was looking for the Apricot Brandy, I checked out mixers, and lo and behold, they are made with ALL kinds of carpola, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, chemicals. BLECH!! Sours is really just simple syrup and lemon juice; homemade must be FAR cheaper and a 1000% healthier than that other stuff- not that the alcohol is a health food or anything.

I would imagine that the amaretto tastes strongly of almonds, whereas the apricot one tastes, well, like apricots. But the brandy would be an unlying similarity.

I'm BACK!!! Hello hello! I've been sorta keeping up by proof reading 1/2 the updates before they're posted, but it's not the same. I'm going to try to post often from here on out though!

AYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!! The girl is back!! Bek is a great writer, so I"m glad she's willing to proof for me!!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I could have taken more singing lessons. I had heard about a French chick named Belle who thought falling in love with a really hairy guy was an ok thing.

The only reason I have a goatee is because my wife likes it. I'm just sayin'...

Unfortunately, I don't get any better-looking when she gives me a kiss. I guess art doesn't imitate life that way. Now she's stuck with me.

I could have hob-nobbed with a few more celebrities. I had heard about some folks who got their fame by sneaking into children’s closets at night- which in my book is classified as a felony. Sheesh!

Even a circle is easier than Carl Fredricksen.

Carl Fredricksen? Good grief. Did you ask if you could try the circle again?

Or make a Jackson Pollack?

The whole mob scene showdown out in the bleachers seemed scary enough, but my motto has been, “try everything once” (within reason, people!). Today, I had already tried seeing: where flashing my room-mate got me; how far walking out on the balcony without a room key would get me; how far singing, dancing, and acting lessons would get me; and how far an apricot sour would get me- all to varying degrees of success, apparently.

This is an excellent motto, but an exception should be granted for lima beans.

I lined up with all the other cattle, and said, “moo”. No, really, I said, “Moo!” My neighbors were amused and actually laughed. I had an idea that if I ever wanted to be a star again, I’d definitely shoot for comedy instead of drawing.

I think you'd do quite well!

This guy starts prattling on and on about the war in Iraq, healthcare, and a dozen other HOT and heavy topics that I just wasn’t in the mood to hear.

Not in Disney.

This guy was breaking RULE #1- we all know it, so repeat it with me students:

“NEVER let the REAL world intrude on a Disney vacation.”

Or any vacation, really. I've tried keeping the real world out of the real world, but with only limited success. I'm amazed at the guy's determination, though. When I'm staring at cartoon mice and fireworks, it's hard for me to keep my mind on the national debt or predestination vs. free will. My brain keeps wanting to just say, "Oooohhh...fire..."

It’s very simple to follow, and since I’m generally not a rule breaker, he was definitely bringing me down.

But, I have to say it. This show didn’t blow me over. I repeatedly said it in my PTR, I’m generally not a nighttime show kind of gal, but I gave it my best shot, and it was ok. I certainly wasn’t going to make sure LeeAnn made it there, and I won’t be going back again anytime soon. It just isn’t my thing.

I agree. It's ok, but not worth the crowd-fighting and wait to me.

I wanted time to let the day’s events soak into my mind…. and onto my paper. But I don’t think I could have chosen a more butt-wrenching place to do it. Those benches just there in front of Anaheim Produce suck. Don’t bother. If you need to be comfy to think, this isn’t the place.

I'm sure you could have asked the nice folks in the Hollywood Tower Hotel if they could accommodate you. I hear they have comfortable seats all over the place, even the elevators! That would have been a very relaxing spot, perfect for reflection and meditation.

How did I know?? Washed up stars have to wait for all 5 of those busloads of men, women, and crying children.

Ah, fame. 'Tis fleeting at best. The good news is, you won't be bothered by all those autograph-seekers at the Wal-mart anymore.

 

[KatMark]

“NEVER let the REAL world intrude on a Disney vacation.”

Or on any vacation for that matter, but ESPECIALLY A DISNEY VACATION!!!!

That very spot. Talk about being washed up.

Please tell me you were not dissing Mr. Manilow. I would be very upset if you were.

I think the drawing probably had a lot to do with that wonderful cocktail you had.

With your storytelling, pictures are not always necessary.

 

[All7OfUs]

The only reason I have a goatee is because my wife likes it. I'm just sayin'...

Unfortunately, I don't get any better-looking when she gives me a kiss. I guess art doesn't imitate life that way. Now she's stuck with me.

Goatees are one thing, hairy arms, (and feet) are quite another....

Nope, in real life you're stuck with what you're stuck with. Some of us are more blessed than others.

Carl Fredricksen? Good grief. Did you ask if you could try the circle again?

Or make a Jackson Pollack?

I should have!! And I guess crumpling up the paper in the middle of class would have been bad manners.

This is an excellent motto, but an exception should be granted for lima beans.

I made an excpetion for sheep eyeball regularly. Every time one came out, I conveniently had to go potty.

I think you'd do quite well!

OH maybe. There's another funny one-liner I VERY accidently made to a boat skipper coming up later in the TR. I nearly peed my pants (as did mary) with that one. I didn't know skippers could insta-sunburn-esque. Poor guy.

Or any vacation, really. I've tried keeping the real world out of the real world, but with only limited success. I'm amazed at the guy's determination, though. When I'm staring at cartoon mice and fireworks, it's hard for me to keep my mind on the national debt or predestination vs. free will. My brain keeps wanting to just say, "Oooohhh...fire..."



I agree. It's ok, but not worth the crowd-fighting and wait to me.

And even then, there's just not enough FIRE!!!

I'm sure you could have asked the nice folks in the Hollywood Tower Hotel if they could accommodate you. I hear they have comfortable seats all over the place, even the elevators! That would have been a very relaxing spot, perfect for reflection and meditation.

So true!! I could ride it over and over!! I'd love to sit in that hotel lobby for a spell- do you think they'd really let me??

Ah, fame. 'Tis fleeting at best. The good news is, you won't be bothered by all those autograph-seekers at the Wal-mart anymore.

Disney never got tired of getting my autograph! They wanted it at every restaurant, every shop, and every hotel check-in desk. sheesh!