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[eandesmom]

No Train, no MCO our trip just reminds me of that movie - driving to Reno, staying the night, parking on base and flying SWA to Las Vegas, Flying Spirit to FLL - (maybe they have a train! ) Staying in FLL, taking a shuttle to Port of Miami in the am on Sunday - Finally sailing away!

Oh my goodness, you will be SO glad once you make it there!

Are you kidding? He had such a good time at your house last time, he will be there early with bells on, and a tequilla pie!

Entirely possible.

 

[carissanboys]

Hey Liesa! I guess I hadn't been here yet since I wasn't subscribed. I took care of that.

Looking forward to reading about your adventure!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Horse sausages for you, Dan!
.

mmmmm

Dan, why am I not surprised by this? Your so funny! How's the little guy doing, Candy?

doing great, and so is mama bear...she is all ready to go on her real estate stuff now just has to get some listings.

 

[KatMark]

Didn't you say the next one will be easier??? How can people even come up with guesses for this??? I have no idea what I could guess!! I really suck at this game.

I'm with you and that's why I don't even play. I just watch for everyone's answers.

 

[All7OfUs]

For those of you who know me, just a little, there IS an eensy-weensy CLUE IN the text. If that still doesn't help, I'll add another letter.

 

[All7OfUs]

Sadly, no. I have a work trip to Idaho the 4th-6th and then the remainder is a kid weekend that is so overloaded for all 4 there is no way Jeff could manage it solo .

I don't know WHAT I was thinking but somehow I let both kids try out for the church play and between that, cub scouts and Evan's 2nd degree black belt test, Kendall's soccer and Taylor's college test prep classes, I've lost every weekend until Christmas to a schedule that boggles even my mind. The weekend after Thanksgiving would be the only time I could really even think about it but the kids all have commitments. UGH!

OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! UNTIL CHRISTMAS??!!!

NO WAY!! Even for a day??

Your reflexes rock lady!! It's called mommy reflexes, I think all of us mom's from time to time are able to share a story or two about grabbing something in mid fall and astonishing the entire room. <--- The looks on their faces every time!




such a loud noise until we looked at the window and could actually see the entire and I mean the entire outline of dust the bird left on the window! It almost like seeing a chalk dust outline of the poor thing!
Sounds great to me!

Glad that willl work for you!!! I will miss Cynthia, but family first.

Yes, powder that's been knocked off the changing table, plates of spaghetti from teh high chair, you name it!!

That happened last time we lived in this house- but it was really cool red headed wood pecker. Left red feathers on the window in the shape of his head.

WOW.... thank goodness for the wine! 2 bottles of wine+empty stomach=warm & fuzzy inside!

Glad you were able to whip something together!

Uh-huh! And boy oh boy were we hungry by 7:30! IT was just a lucky thing I had bought the chops already!

Well it wasn't quite as bad, my hubby reminded me around noon that the guy was coming over. I think it was a selective forgetting on my part, someone I kind of hoped might blow us off.

Instead he shows up late. He's late (and he did call) because the tequila he was bringing got dropped as he was loading his car, broke all over the driveway.

So he had to go buy more

Bear in mind that I had NEVER met this guy before.

He wanted to make tequila smoothies.

I kid you not. I'll give him this, it was a unique hostess gift! His way of increasing his fruit intake.

5 hours later of the Crazy Hondouran going on and on and on to my husband about what a BEAYOUTIFOOLL WOOOMAN he has, spilling one said tequila smoothie, and a bad video of Jeff and I tangoing around the kitchen, we packed him off.

Nice guy (college roommate of Jeff's, a long, very random story) but OY! Based on Jeff's description I was expecting James Bond meets Rico Suave. Instead I got....Ricky Ricardo...who thinks he's Rico Suave.

Late was good though, we were not ready had he been on time!

Now I can only hope he forgets I invited him for Thanksgiving.

Great story!!! Sounds like time was on your side on that one!!

Too funny, Ricky Ricardo!! I can picture it now! Too bad you'll have to do it all over on Thanksgiving!

No Train, no MCO our trip just reminds me of that movie - driving to Reno, staying the night, parking on base and flying SWA to Las Vegas, Flying Spirit to FLL - (maybe they have a train! ) Staying in FLL, taking a shuttle to Port of Miami in the am on Sunday - Finally sailing away!

Wow! Sounds like one of our trips.

Works great for me - I have an event on the 5th, but we are going to Eugene for a Duck's game on the 6th. DS is using my ticket. We could go early, and I could drop the boys off and come up and meet with all of you and then drive back to Eugene. That's about all Jim will be able to take of me meeting with "strangers" for now. It will be a good opener for the peep fest conversation with him!

SUpER!!!! Can't wait for this get together~~~~

My answer is a headstone at HM

Keep thinking... you can guess as many times as it takes (within reason. )

OK, I'm done hogging the thread - I'm really gone - bye-bye!

You can hog any time you want!! Makes it all more fun.

 

[All7OfUs]

Didn't you say the next one will be easier??? How can people even come up with guesses for this??? I have no idea what I could guess!! I really suck at this game.



How nice of you to have a birthday party for me!!

I really thought this one was! Especially since I threw a clue right to you in the text...

Me too Magdalene. I have no clue!

Yes you do!!

That is just a heaping bucketful of awesome, right there.

Glenn comes up with some pretty funny stuff- once in a while.

Hey Liesa! I guess I hadn't been here yet since I wasn't subscribed. I took care of that.

Looking forward to reading about your adventure!

Well, well well!!! Look who's back!! Glad you are here back with us, Carissa!!

I'm with you and that's why I don't even play. I just watch for everyone's answers.

THis one really isn't so hard, but hey, I'll give you another letter of it tomorrow if no one gets it.

 

[nodnol]

So there is supposed to be a hint.... Well, the only word in your post that hints me to something, leads me to one of the gravestones around Haunted Mansion

 

[All7OfUs]

OK, disregard the DEAD part!

 

[glennbo123]

OK, disregard the DEAD part!

 

[addictedtothemouse]

No, this thread wasn't hijacked by Freud (he is dead); this is your letter of the "whenever I feel like it" posting of D. That is D- as in Descending, Doofus, and DO put your answers in white. It also stands for DON'T Peek, and I DARE you to use photo archives as a last resort.


No hints for your competitors, please. This one is mighty tricky!

Ok, I'm going to guess a sign for Port Oleans Riverside

 

[addictedtothemouse]

Magdalene, I took home ec and she tried to teach us sewing but some how I just never picked it up. Now DH on the otherhand has made sock bears and any time the girls need something sewn I say, "Go to Daddy."

 

[maroo]

Ok, All you West Coasters, and any assorted others who want to come enjoy the company of the Oregonians and Washingtonians:

I need your feedback...

Does November 5-7 work for you to come to Portland and hang out?? I have 2 beds I can offer, we have a great Mexican place with pretty tasty margs down the street, lots of couch space to yack (NOVomit) on, and take out pizza possibilities.

Whatcha think???

Cherie? Cynthia? Camille, Mary does this work for you?? Toni/Terry? Tammie??

I just had to pay for an un-budgeted plane ticket to Ohio for Thanksgiving.

A very sore subject on a few levels.

But there is no way I can come up with the $500 by then to fly (and would need a place to stay when I got there and transportation not to mention food, etc)...

???

I am beyond sad that I won't be able to be there.

 

[englishrose47]

Thanks! Good to know that it isn't only me!

Me too I am clueless !! And Marv hadn't better make any smart comments

 

[Millie12591]

mmmmm





doing great, and so is mama bear...she is all ready to go on her real estate stuff now just has to get some listings.

Good to hear your family is doing so well. Blessings on Mama's new job!

I just had to pay for an un-budgeted plane ticket to Ohio for Thanksgiving.

A very sore subject on a few levels.

But there is no way I can come up with the $500 by then to fly (and would need a place to stay when I got there and transportation not to mention food, etc)...

???

I am beyond sad that I won't be able to be there.

Marrrrrrrry Nooooooo! I really wanted you to be there. Now I'm crying!!


Okay, I've finally found a picture that matches the letters, I thought it was the same thing that Tammie did at first but nothing matched, so here's what I found.
Port Orleans Riverside sign

 

[jenbear123]

Ok, All you West Coasters, and any assorted others who want to come enjoy the company of the Oregonians and Washingtonians:

I need your feedback...

Does November 5-7 work for you to come to Portland and hang out?? I have 2 beds I can offer, we have a great Mexican place with pretty tasty margs down the street, lots of couch space to yack (NOVomit) on, and take out pizza possibilities.

Whatcha think???

Cherie? Cynthia? Camille, Mary does this work for you?? Toni/Terry? Tammie??

I'd love to come!!! I've never been to the west coast... but sadly won't be able to get time off work. Maybe when I plan a trip to Seattle/Vancouver we could meet up? One day....

 

[All7OfUs]

Ok, I'm going to guess a sign for Port Oleans Riverside

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!

Congratulations- you are the winner of a big, fat "WAY TO GO!!" and possible the grand prize to be determined a while from now. Ask the others, I almost always come through with a whip, a hat or some other very useless thing.

Which makes me also realize, I really need to go back and recall who come through first with A-C.

Magdalene, I took home ec and she tried to teach us sewing but some how I just never picked it up. Now DH on the otherhand has made sock bears and any time the girls need something sewn I say, "Go to Daddy."

I never took home ec., but was lucky enough to have a DMIL- Extroardinaire who was patient (usually!) to teach me almost everything I know.

In fact, Bek and I just got back from the fabric store where we bought all the fabrics we'll be needing to sew up our costumes for........ wait for it...


WAIT FOR IT...


our English Country Dancing Ball!!! No, I don't know any of the dance steps yet, no, I don't look anything like Elizabeth Bennet, but I AM


SOOOOOOOOOOO


EXCITED!!!!

So, this month it's a Literary character themed ball, and I've chosen to go as Galadriel. Bek is going as Susan from L,W,& W, and Mik is going as Esmerelda.

So, let the sewing begin!!!!

I just had to pay for an un-budgeted plane ticket to Ohio for Thanksgiving.

A very sore subject on a few levels.

But there is no way I can come up with the $500 by then to fly (and would need a place to stay when I got there and transportation not to mention food, etc)...

???

I am beyond sad that I won't be able to be there.

And I'm VERY sad on so many levels!! I REALLY need to call you!!! I can guarantee you free food and a comfy bed to sleep in (I can even promise a clean towel and toilet). So really maybe you should look for a ding??

Please re-consider!

Me too I am clueless !! And Marv hadn't better make any smart comments

I haven't seen Marv; I think he's as busy as several of us have also gotten.

Okay, I've finally found a picture that matches the letters, I thought it was the same thing that Tammie did at first but nothing matched, so here's what I found.
Port Orleans Riverside sign

Addicted was first, but I may just extend a point to whoever can get it- (if they can promise they didn't do peekies) it was a harder one than I thought!!! Sorry about that!!! We could do it Name That Tune style, and I can just add letters until you get it.

I'd love to come!!! I've never been to the west coast... but sadly won't be able to get time off work. Maybe when I plan a trip to Seattle/Vancouver we could meet up? One day....

Can you use the excuse of business research?? I mean you really should know ALL about the Pacific Northwest in order to send clients here.

I recall some beer tasting (led by a certain young man looking for an excuse to pop in and enjoy a cold one) on a certain Segway tour.... We have MANY, many microbrew places we could show you...

 

[addictedtothemouse]

Yay! I usually suck at these but I hit on the right hint.
I've tried sewing and can usually get a button to stay on for a day or two but anything more than that and it doesn't look pretty. I am very good however at drywall and construction, roofing and plumbing. The drywall and construction because I'm so cheap that when we decided to turn our two bedroom, single bath house into a five bedroom, two bath I refused to pay a contractor, then found out that DH was claustrophobic and had to do the plumbing. Oh and he's afraid of heights so I had to learn to roof. But that's ok because the money I saved sent me to Disney.

 

[All7OfUs]

As I last left you, we had just landed with a very sick traveler. But we still had to make our way through the labyrinth of hallways and escalators to our train platform. In a moment of nausea-induced bad decision making, Michaela thought that perhaps she was feeling really bad due to hunger. And, on seeing the stores laden with delectable pastries piled high upon each other, she thought perhaps a chocolate covered donut might assuage her upset tummy. I figured I might as well stock up on an assortment of tasties for our trip at the same time, and I’ll bet you’re dying to know what we got…

a really good thing with all kinds of slivered almonds on top, the Johannisbeer Streuseltaler, and a cherry cheese thingy. And coffee! Sorry, there were more pressing issues going on that took my mind off taking pictures, but did get this other one.

Anyway, her donut stuck to her ribs approximately 3 ½ bites, and by now, we were reduced to literally RUNNING through the airport begging for bags. I ended up jogging over to the “lost baggage counter” to ask if they had ANYTHING to help us out- and I was handed a large trashcan liner. Thanks, that oughtta just about do it.

She really was only able to go about 100 yards until she had to lie down and rest. Mike and the little ones had gotten all of our luggage onto a cart, and although we hated to have to move her, we really did need to press on and make our way towards the baggage storage area. It was SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW going!

With breaks like this along the way:

It was then that I saw this:

I’m really not even sure how to pronounce it in German, but I thought, if it is pronounced like “meat wagon”, then well, that’s pretty funny!

We finally made it to our platform, after some serious confusion about which way to go. The signs weren’t so clear, and we had to end up asking the police which way to go. I know, an American kind of emergency. Mike was busy taking the world’s worst picture the weary travelers while we waited for our train.

Having timed it just perfectly, after checking our bags into the luggage room, buying our pastries, stopping for barf breaks and all that, we arrived with about 10 minutes of spare time.

We did end up asking the station attendant exactly where we should stand, as Magdalene had warned us that we only had about 3 minutes to get on the train, and that not all the cars connected- so if you got on the wrong one, you could be stuck without seats.

Successfully boarded and correct seats taken, we stowed our carryons, and breathed a sigh of relief. I managed to get a few shots of the trains---- Some are pretty old I think, and some are fast, others not so much.

….until she felt bad again. Now what?? The last stash we had gotten from an airport magazine store was running low. I again started my frantic search of “supplies” and hit the mother lode!!! All those perfect-sized, plastic bags meant for “other purposes” were exactly what we needed. (It wasn’t until days later that I clued her into what they were normally for.) No more worries- and that was a good thing, because it was now time for another victim to play, “Let’s Take a Ride on the Ralphing Railroad”.

With a bit of seat re-arranging, both Zach and Mik were against windows, where they could turn and “hide” their distress. They were completely mortified that every 10 minutes, almost to the second, they would be sick, and have the lady sitting at the table next to us, look over with a glance of both sympathy and disgust. I apologized over and over, but more than that there was not much I could say. She could speak hardly any English, so I guess it didn’t matter.

There were a few moments that I could enjoy the scenery, and as we raced through the countryside this is what we saw:

 

[eandesmom]

OMG your train ride,. your family, what an utter, total nightmare! I can't even imagine.

I am so so sorry about that weekend but it's just not possible for a ton of reasons. I'll try to call you this week and explain but there is just no way I can go away that day. If it was a lunch or dinner up here I could probably manage to sneak away for 2-4 hours but a full day and/or night, and/or overnight, that particular weekend especially, just can't be managed in for a laundry list of reasons that I won't bore all your readers with. I will say though that among other things, it is a Kendall and Taylor weekend and it is one of those things where, we never, ever, try to miss a moment of the few days we have with them if it can possibly be avoided.

I'm sure you can understand but it's kind of as simple as, if you only had your kids 50% of the time...you wouldn't miss a second of the time you did have. And that weekend is full of those seconds. There are a lot of other things too that make it not work.