The Bold & The Beautiful:The Tale of Some Crazy Vikings!! NEW 10/29 Pg 20!!

[UtahMama]

But you DID get a treat...kinda, "I" ate it ...and it was fabulous ("They're REAL and their FABULOUS"!)!!! SEE? I was looking out for your-not-a-day-over-28 teeny-tiny cute body!!!! I am a good friend. Disney Logic in ACTION!!!!

 

[ZZUB]

Why do some people get their panties so wadded up about WDW transportation??? I mean, really. Once again I say. You’re THERE people. Not in your crappy, smelling office (oh. well. that could be just J) WORKING!!!! Good grief!!!

I both agree and disagree. There hasn't been a good debate on here yet, so this is my effort to help you out.

Generally speaking, a bad day at Disney beats even a good day at work. But there are times when the hold up is so extreme, the cast member so rude, the smell of your fellow Disers so offensive, or the lack of extra towels so dramatic that it can put you in a mood. When you're in Disney World you want to be in one of three places: a park, a restaurant, at your resort. Maybe DTD if you're a woman (if nothing else sparks a debate, that will).
No one wants to be waiting on the bus, monorail or boat. We tolerate it. Like a salad before dinner.

That being said, I don't mind riding the bus. Actually, I kind of enjoy it. Parts of it. It's the freaking waiting I can't stand. I hate the waiting!

And another thing!!! I must say. Right this minute. I have THE GREATEST APPRECIATION for The Disney Dad. He’s the Dad you see overloaded with crap. Backpacks, camera bags, coolers. Carrying the 75 lb collapsible stroller that refuses to collapse. Which also smells. And maybe a child. Or three

Thank you. We appreciate Disney Moms too. For other reasons.

 

[Lanie]

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He was sooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!! He kept waving and waving at you!!! And. He was so excited. He's a keeper. Yep!!!!

Thanks!!!! We were really looking forward to this vacation, since we've been living in different cities for 6 months!

Can't wait to hear more about that crazy viking trip!

 

[celerystalker]

As quoted by the almighty Sheridac:
WAIT!!!!! Slight rant here!!!! WHAT IS IT WITH THE HOVERERS?????? Do you NOT REALIZE that if you JUST SAT DOWN instead of hovering the thing that you fear most WOULD NOT HAPPEN???? Like EVER???!!! There is NOTHING more disgusting that walking into a bathroom and finding the toilet seat pee’d upon!!! Which could be completely avoided. If you just used the little protective paper and SAT DOWN in the frickin’ (NOF) first place!!!! Geez!!!! Women can be slobs. Especially these hoverers. Who can’t sit their lilly white bums down. But expect others to. After they’ve pee’d all over the toilet seat!!!!!


OhMyGoodness! I am not a girly girl. If I ever wear makeup, it's just mascara and lipstick. I don't wear skirts or dresses often (except when I dress up as Minnie Mouse. Then it's fun). I am hair styling challenged. So I have a tendency to regard certain people (like, say, you?) who always seem to be put together as completly alien from myself. I always assume it's those type of people who pee all over the seat. Can I just say I love you all the more for this rant? Like oodles and oodles. Because peeing on the seat is one of my top three pet peeves.
For those keeping score at home:
1. People who do not wash their hands, especially after using the restroom. I'm not Adrian Monk or anything, but I do wash my hands around 100(ish) times a day. Plus I really like his show.
2. In order for me to like you, you can be either dumb and sweet or smart and a b***h. Dumb b***hes automatically become my nemesis. I have many.
3. People who think it's ok for them to spread pee all over the seat because all those "other" people are so filthy that their stupid butts wouldn't dare sit down.

So I was ranting your rant this morning almost word for word before I even read yours! Wow! We're like borg or something.

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Thanks for the pic of you in the TEE with the mad powers, Sher!

Have a great weekend.

 

[kpk89]

I have stated this elsewhere, but not many saw it. Children love you because you have within you the spirit of Peter Pan. And could play Pan without really trying, on stage.

And, they also love you because they can look you in the eye. Without you bending down. Or sitting on the pavement.

LY/MI

Good one, Todd!!

This doesn't explain at ALL why they like Jay so much, though.

 

[nicolemarie]

Sher - It looks like y'all had so much fun!! Love the pics AND the report.

Keep in comin', girl!!

 

[AshClan]

You may have noticed. Unless you’ve been skimming. I LOVE children. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their sweet little selves. I have three of my own. They’re all growed up now. Though. Yes. It’s TRUE!!!

I had them when I was twelve!!!!!!

No, no, no! This is how it goes..Voice of Sher, "I was very young when I had my kids. I was very, very, very, very young. I was barely even born yet when I had my twins." (I can't believe Z missed this one!!)

Good one, Todd!!

This doesn't explain at ALL why they like Jay so much, though.

It's the opposite, Kim. Jay attracts the kids like a pied piper. Plus, they seem to like his bigness. I used to say that, to my nieces and nephews, he was their own personal playground. They just loved to climb all over him!!

Great Job, Chris. You are catching up to me! I have to get hoppin!!!!

 

[sheridac]

I have stated this elsewhere, but not many saw it. Children love you because you have within you the spirit of Peter Pan. And could play Pan without really trying, on stage.

Lacto!!!

You did say that elsewhere. To me. And. I wanted to say. To you. I've had many a compliment paid to me. In my lifetime. But THIS. Meant a lot.

This??

And, they also love you because they can look you in the eye. Without you bending down. Or sitting on the pavement.

Not so much!!!!

That being said, I don't mind riding the bus. Actually, I kind of enjoy it. Parts of it. It's the freaking waiting I can't stand. I hate the waiting!

Do you not like the waiting?? 'Cause, I'm not sure. You weren't too clear!!!

Thank you. We appreciate Disney Moms too. For other reasons.

J!!! Hahahaha!! Now you know the way my mind thinks. And. I'm pretty sure I know. What you mean. Here. Actually. I have me two trains of thought. Here. We’ll call them ‘Answer A’ and ‘Answer B.’

OhMyGoodness! I am not a girly girl. If I ever wear makeup, it's just mascara and lipstick. I don't wear skirts or dresses often (except when I dress up as Minnie Mouse. Then it's fun). I am hair styling challenged. So I have a tendency to regard certain people (like, say, you?) who always seem to be put together as completly alien from myself. I always assume it's those type of people who pee all over the seat. Can I just say I love you all the more for this rant? Like oodles and oodles.

Why celery!! I just love it when people love me. Like oodles and oodles!!! And. Just so you know. I LOVE me a good garnish!!

2. In order for me to like you, you can be either dumb and sweet or smart and a b***h. Dumb b***hes automatically become my nemesis. I have many.

How do you feel about sweet and smart???

Wow! We're like borg or something.

Borg is good. Very.

Hey NM!!!! Thanks for reading, girl!!!!!

 

[sheridac]

And. Did Sher Get A Disney Surprise Like Hucifer??? (maybe!!!!)

Hang on. I need some coffee. You go too. Meetcha right back here. In a sec …….

Ok, then. I’m back. Now. You’re probably wondering, “Did she really go get herself some coffee?” And the answer would be. You bet your sweet bippie!!!

What exactly is a bippie anyway?? Oh, uuumm, I guess that should be a conversation. For another day.

Yoo Hoo.

As we stepped aboard our Friendship boat I noticed something. About the Captain. ‘Cause I’m observant that way.

His name. Was Dan. That’s right. Captain Dan. Why is this significant, you may wonder?

Well. Let me tell you.

At some point earlier this year (yes, I am observant but I also have a short attention span, benember???) my baby and I went on an impromptu shopping excursion to Manhattan. We stayed at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square so we spend a goodly enough time on Broadway.

Ok. We would have done that anyway but it was oh-so-convenient for us. To return to our room. For to deposit our goody bags.

Yoo Hoo.

We went to lunch. At the now INFAMOUS (at least to us) Bubba Gumps. Shrimp COMPANY. Where one would expect to be able to ACTUALLY eat themselves some SHRIMP. Which I reeeeaaaallllly wanted. TFI.

I spent a long time with that menu. Pondering my choices. And chose. The Shrimp Shack Pasta. To which our server (who’s name is PERMANENTLY erased from my memory bank) replied, “Oh, I don’t think you can have that. I don’t think we have it on our menu anymore.”

WHAT??? Am I not looking AT your menu??? Do I not see it ON your menu???

So. I say. “Oh, well that’s too bad.” (in my head, of course I said lots of other things. Too. TFI) I’ll have the Penne Pasta with Shrimp.”

To which our sever server (who’s name is PERMANENTLY erased from my memory bank) replied, “Oh, I don’t think you can have that. We’re all out of shrimp.”

WHAT???!!! Am I in an alternative Universe where it’s not actually possible to order SHRIMP??? At BUBBA GUMP’S??? Shrimp COMPANY????

All I can say. Is this. Life is like a box of chocolates all right. Except at Bubba Gumps you know what you’re gonna get.

NOT SHRIMP!!!

Yoo Hoo.

I tell you that because. I have no clear recollection of my little Friendship boat ride. Such was the rage Captain Dan evoked. In Sher.

But. Sher’s rages don’t last too long. Unlike others I know. And. By the time our boat stopped at the Swan and Dolphin. The Yacht and Beach Club. The All Star Resorts (all of them, TFI). The Publix. And Walmart. And docked at the Boardwalk, the rage was over.

And. As I de-shipped, Captain Dan said, “Everyone loves an Irish girl!”

Who could rage against that???

We were a bit early for our ADR so we wandered around the Boardwalk. And went into The General Store. To shop. Of course!!!

What fascinated me was the wide selection of frozen foods they had. Pizza. Burritos. I think even the fixin’s for a turkey dinner. Including stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Now. I don’t know for certain how you all feel. But as for myself. I am on VACATION. There is NO WAY I’m cooking ANYTHING. Even a frozen beef and bean burrito.

I’m just sayin’.

Yoo Hoo.

After the BIG LAUGH at the thought of cooking whilst on vacation, we sauntered off to Spoodles.

(Insert pic of Spoodles here ‘cause Sher didn’t take one. Apparently.)

Our sever was really sweet and I actually have no clue what her name was. But she brought us several yummy adult loverlies, so that might be the reason. Why.

We had:

Sangria. Something called (I think) a Sunset Surprise. Which was. Quite surprisingly refreshing. And loverly. And. PARADISE!!!!!

I think I also had a glass of wine. Knowing me, it was a Riesling. Or a pinot grigio. B had some blue chocolate frozen drink. Which also. Was yummy. And loverly.

Did I mention this liquid repast was both yummy and loverly??? ‘Cause it was. Just so you know.

As I pondered the menu something PARTICULARLY wonderful and aromatic wafted past. My nose.

What WAS that???? WHAT???

OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was The Smell of Free Dining!!!!!! Hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had the garlic shrimp (Yep, I got my shrimp on bay-bee!!) and B had the Grilled Lamb Kefta with couscous and tzatziki sauce (that’s funny. I had the most delish meal last night that was a trio – duck, shrimp and lamb. I wasn’t a fan of the lamb. And, just now, as I typed this, I benembered I wasn’t a fan of the lamb. Then. Either. Wish I had benembered that last night!!!)

I also chose the Oak-fired New York Strip with sweet potato steak fries and a horseradish chive cream drizzle. What can I say?? First and foremost, I am a beef eater.

EMBRACE ME FOR WHO I AM PEOPLE!!!!!! Of course. I know you do. I know that you know that I know that you know that I know that you know that you love me!!!!!

B had the Portuguese Seafood Stew - shrimp, oyseters, clams, mussels, calamari, scallops, crab meat, and fingerling potatoes which was also really, really good.

For dessert B had the gelato and I had the sugar free cheesecake.

I KNOW!!!!!! I have NO IDEA what I was thinking. The yummy loverly adult liquid repast, benember????

Yoo Hoo. Even though I couldn’t finish it, the meal at Spoodles was lovely. And. I would recommend it. Really, really.

After aaaaalllllllll that food, we felt like fatties. Kinda like Violet Beauregarde. After that unfortunate incident. With the gum. Minus the blue part. Though. TFI.

So we decided to walk back to MGM. But first. I had to swing by the Boardwalk pool to give my regards to Pennywise.

Now. Let me just say here. As I did then. And there. MANY TIMES. I LOVE my friend B. But really. Just exactly how many pictures of birds, bunnies and lizards does one need, anyway???? Let’s just say the walk took a little longer than it should have. And leave it at that.

After we took a picture of EVERY lizard in ALL of Orlando, possibly in ALL of Florida even, we arrived back at MGM.

Bag check, finger wiggle, “Everyone loves an Irish girl”, yada, yada.

And headed towards Fantasmic. Neither of us had ever seen it before.

I KNOW!!!!!

But. Can I just say right here, that theatre is HARD TO FIND!!!!!

We must have walked past it a hundred times. And then I asked for directions.

‘Cause I’m not a man.

Of course we sat in the “wet(ish) zone”. And there was a group of Disney dads. With their girls. Right behind us.

Digression alert!!!!!

One thing I forgot to tell you earlier was this. I had been missing phone calls from incoming Vikings all day. Because my phone was in my bag. And I couldn’t hear it.

Kind of like a tree falling in a forest when no one’s around. I think. Or maybe not.

Yoo Hoo. Before I sat in the wet zone. I put my phone in my back pocket. Instead.

And set it to vibrate.

Digression over….

Now. Take a look at my shorts in the pic’s. In the last chapter. Go ahead, I’ll wait.

I could be wrong but I’m guessing my vibrating backside made that show pretty Fantasmic for those Disney dads. Too.

I’m just guessing. But there was the applause. And that wave. They did. Every time my phone started. Vibrating.

Yoo Hoo.

There are no words I could come up with to describe Fantasmic. Except that it is. In fact. Fantasmic.

Here. Look see.

You’ll just have to make do with the pics. Or read someone else’s report. That’s better with words. Than me. Like Mr. Silli. Just be sure to bring your Merriam-Webster online dictionary. With you.

Of course I snapped the obligatory hat at night shot on the way out.

As we waited in a short queue for the bus back to Pop.

I looked at my watch. And giggled.

PS~ lest you think I forgot my other friends, rest easy. They had a VERY busy day with us and were quite exhausted!!!

See??

OH!!! PPS~ DU?? I guess you’ll just have to wait a little longer to see if Sher gets a Disney surprise a la Hucifer!!!!!

Next Up: Real Women Don’t Drink Nescacrap And Magic Kingdom: Splash Mountain Hair And. Sher Find Something That’s Free!! Really!!!!!!

Find Chapter 9 Here!!!

 

[HaleyB]

I'm still first?
BBL with actual content

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As I pondered the menu something PARTICULARLY wonderful and aromatic wafted past. My nose.

What WAS that???? WHAT???

OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was The Smell of Free Dining!!!!!! Hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had the garlic shrimp (Yep, I got my shrimp on bay-bee!!) and B had the Grilled Lamb Kefta with couscous and tzatziki sauce (that’s funny. I had the most delish meal last night that was a trio – duck, shrimp and lamb. I wasn’t a fan of the lamb. And, just now, as I typed this, I benembered I wasn’t a fan of the lamb. Then. Either. Wish I had benembered that last night!!!)

I also chose the Oak-fired New York Strip with sweet potato steak fries and a horseradish chive cream drizzle. What can I say?? First and foremost, I am a beef eater.

Mmmm those shrimp were quite excellent. I was sad we did not order more of them. Ry had tha calamari and the Garlic Shrimp were way better. Though the calamari was good too.

I had the Oak Planked Salmon and it was to die for. I have never been so sad to not be hungry in all my life. I ate about 1/3 of it. Sad. Sad. Sad. I wish I could have some more right now.

Next year we are going to Spoodles much earlier in the trip. Mr Silly still thinks we should take a year off from WDW. Just because we have several big trips in the works already for next year. Silly might be a good choice for a screen name afterall.

LY~MI and it is so much fun to read all these trippies

 

[GADISNEYGIRL]

Very good Chris! Now you can add "The Magic of the Vibrating Phone in My Back Pocket" to the rest of your charms!!

Todd mentioned Pan-like qualities. I sense some Tinker Bell-like qualities. As well. Myself.

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

Nevermind......I need to read the whole thing!!

OK - I'm back.

I had a brain-fart in the middle....sorry!

But excellent chapter none the less!

Here's the thing I love about Disney. You say pot-a-toe, I say potta -oh.

We went to Spoodles. Same trip. Different night.

I would give it two thumbs down. Very perky happy CM, but she kept getting everything all messed up. Steak was really bad and overcooked, but I was too tired to send it back. It was free. I felt bad. For her. She was having a bad night.
Calamari was just OK too. (I agree Haley) Don't remember what my friend K had, but they messed up her order twice. Not good.
But two great reviews, here on this TR.
So who knows?

I could be wrong but I’m guessing my vibrating backside made that show pretty Fantasmic for those Disney dads. Too.

I’m just guessing. But there was the applause. And that wave. They did. Every time my phone started. Vibrating.

 

[AshClan]

You are still behind me!! OF course, you got there a few days earlier. AND now you are going to rely on me to help your memory....Aren't you?!

And Haley has mad skillz! She's beating everybody to the "first post" punch on the TRs! Great job, Haley!!

Loved to hear that you liked Spoodles. We are heading there in a few weeks. The sound of "Filet and Sweet Potato Fries" is music to my ears! Hope it is as good when we try it out!! And....after the whole Capt. Dan/Bubba Gumps flashback, I'm happy that you were able to get some shrimp! I'm sure that eased the pain of reliving that horrible experience!!!

 

[Grammyof2]

Not sure what is funnier, Yak's brain fart(wonder what kind of noise that makes) or Bubba Gumps, no shrimp for you. That moment will live forever, and has repeated itself over and over, and not just at Bubba Gumps.


I am postitive that I called you during Fantasmic, cause I was eating somewhere in Gerogia, and it wasn't free. I am glad I contributed to the wave that evening

 

[sheridac]

And Magic Kingdom: Splash Mountain Hair And. Sher Find Something That’s Free!! Really!!!!!!

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s 6:00 am. And the alarm is ringing. But it’s on B’s side of the not-so-handy-dandy bedside table. And B’s not-so-much a morning gal.

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!

It’s 6:10 am. And some freakin’ annoying alien is on the phone. Where’s my Pal?? What happened to my Pal???? WHERE’S THE FRICKIN’ PAL?????

Yes. Pick you chin up off the floor. I do get up this early. Even at Disney.

“Why, dear God, why????” I’m sure you’re asking.

And the answer would be. So I could run. And workout. Yep. It’s true. The only way Sher can combat The Smell of Free Dining is with The AM Run and Workout.

Which. To be honest. I kinda sorta like. A teeny tiny bit.

As I pulled on my sneaks….

Digression Alert!!!

I had THE hardest time finding these sneakers. I searched high. I searched low. I couldn’t find EXACTLY what I wanted. Or. If I liked them, they didn’t come in my size. I FINALLY found a pair. At JC Pennys. Size 3. Childrens. They have rhinestones and blue flowers on the bottom.

Well. Rhinestones on the top. Not the bottom. TFI.

Why do I tell you this?? I have not a clue. Other than this. Please remind me not to wear these sneakers while committing crimes. ‘K???

Not that I would. Or would I??

Digression over…..

As I pulled on my sneaks. I looked at my watch. And giggled.

For two reasons this time. First. I was still NOT AT WORK!!! And second. Most of the Vikings were scheduled to arrive. TODAY!! And I was having dinner with a fat lot of them later. That evening. Where I had to pull out some mad skilz.

But more on that later.

Yoo Hoo.

I grabbed my refillable for life mug. And. Ran down the steps. Hung a louie at the Big Wheel. And a rightie at the 8 track player. And found myself lakeside.

Digression Alert!!!

I always carry 2 things with me when I run. My phone. And my Ipod. I’m very musical. And I love ALL kinds of music. ALL kinds. And I sing. Along. When I run.

The route I take at home goes through a cemetery. I like it. It’s peaceful and quite. No one stares at me.

Except last Memorial Day weekend. That is.

Here’s the thing. I always enter the cemetery from the back. Where there’s a building. That obstructs my view. Of the cemetery.

Yoo Hoo.

As I came in. Aretha pops up. You know the one I mean. So. Here I am. Going along. Singing at the top of my lungs. And. I get to the chorus. As I come around. The corner of the building.

Singing.

You make me feel like a natural woman.

And there they were.

Ten cars.

All lined up.

In a row.

Staring at Sher.

Grinning at Sher.

Actually.

NOT a funeral.

Vet’s. Visiting.

I’m pretty sure I brought them back. To the glory days. Of the USO. It might have had something to do with the grins.

Or the applause.

And. It could have been worse. The next song on the playlist was. Save a Horse. Ride a Cowboy. Followed by. SOS. Man I Feel Like a Woman. I could go on. But I won’t.

This time.

Well, now. I’ve digressed so far this time even I don’t know where I was going. With this.

Oh right!!!!!

If any of you were on the lakeside of the 70’s or 60’s buildings. Or the parking lot side of the 50’s building. Between Sept 28 and Oct 3. Did you see me waving???? ‘Cause I’m pretty sure you heard me.

I’m just sayin’.

Yoo Hoo.

I came around to the Food Court. For the DREADED Nescacrap. Which I had to endure. This am and tomorrow am. Because although Grammy was arriving today. WITH THE GOLDEN COFFEEMAKER. She was staying at the Swan.

WHAT????????

SHE says. Pop told her. There were no rooms. For that night. I guess that might have been true.

All I know for certain. Is this.

REAL WOMEN DO NOT DRINK NESCACRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That stuff is swill!!!! It is worse than swill!!! It is the foam on top of swill!!! No. The bacteria in the foam on top of swill!!!!!!

But what’s a girl to do??? When she needs her caffeine??

Not that there’s any real caffeine in Nescacrap. But. My brain talked my body into. It.

That and the promise of the real thing. Later on.

As I made my way back to my room I passed some sweeties playing in the poop jets. Their kids were there. Too. Standing on the side. Watching their dads.

No!!! I’m just kidding!!! Those Disney dads let their kids in.

Every third turn.

Well. Now. That’s enough for now. To wrap your heads around. You poor souls!!!!

I’ll get to the Splash Mountain Hair and the Freebies next time.

Find Chapter 10 Here!!!!

 

[GADISNEYGIRL]

Chris, you're such a tease! Thanks for sharing the cemetary story again! I laugh out loud every time I picture it!!

 

[FSUMARCHIEF]

And cause Rhonda is first, I'm going to try and be second...Will it work?

Blessings!
MarkyMark

Oh yeah -great report. Rhonda doesnt' like the coffee either. There.

 

[GeorgiaAristocat]

Chris ~
I'm all caught up now, laughing and smiling and giggling as appropriate!

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

Very funny Sher!

This is where we are opposites. I'm NOT a morning person. As I was reading I felt so sorry for B. All that noise, noise, noise at 6am!
I'm sure the sparkle from the sneakers was irritating to her also!





But Bravo for running before walking 10,000 miles!