~ The Man Report ~~~~~~~~~ Bonus Material Included ~~~~~~

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Hey Buzzzzzzzz

Hey LTP

Great job on the trs!!!

 

[blue_river]

We’ve never eaten here before and wanted to give it a look-see. I knew trying to eat at any Epcot restaurant during Spring Break without Priority Seating would simply be a waste of time. They’d be jammed with tired toddlers, angry parents, and rookie Canadians.

Those darned rookie Canadians

Some of you have read my other reports and some of you haven’t. Those that haven’t may have picked up on the little subtle hints I’ve made about my wife’s gastro-intestinal functions (or dis-functions). I’ve been a lot more subtle this report vs. others due to complaints about my “potty talk”.

Complaints??

I roll my eyes back & think to myself “It Begins”.

What was Linnie thinking?

I still say that if you have just one night out alone with your significant other, you should always to go the California Grill then stay and watch the fireworks over MK from the balcony afterwards (that’s for you blue_ster). They pipe in the music to the restaurant so you get the best experience possible of this wonderful show (called Wishes I think). I’ll have more on the Cal Grill later as that’s exactly where Pooh & I went for dinner Thursday after AK.

Thanks for the tip Buzz but it is a little too late as I've already made all my reservations

However, I would like some tips for a night out on the town in Pleasure Island w/o the kids.

After about 20 minutes, I ventured into the Lego store for the first time ever. What an awesome store! It was pure chaos, but a totally unbelievable store.

We didn't make it to that side of DD Disney last trip. I want to see the Lego store!!!!!

At one point Loud Girl came over to ask me a question. I waved her off with a grunt a mumbled something like “…can’t talk… busy”. A few minutes later I heard Pooh tell her “…don’t worry LeeAndra, daddy’s an idiot”.

Now I’m forty, bloated from pasta & an ill advised vacation diet, plus I’ve got half a quart of red wine in me. Spry is no longer an adjective used when describing Buzzila.

You're crazy.

Tomorrow was Thursday and Animal Kingdom. Tomorrow night we had a baby-sitter coming so mom and dad could go out to dinner and party at Pleasure Island. Little did we know that Thursday would be our last trip to the theme parks.

OH NO....When are you posting the next installment? I hate waiting


Fantastic update MDF

BTW - You will NOT finish before me

 

[blue_river]

She's been MIA for too long.

Yoo Hoo LINNIE !!!!

Your adoring fans are waiting for you

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Legos & Sausage

Ok, here we go. Sorry for the delay. I have no excuse. I won't even pretend I do.

Those that have never eaten at this restaurant, I highly recommend it.

Me too!

I’m pretty sure all those cigars and tacos my wife consumed during pregnancy had something to do with it.

Uh, that was you consuming all those. Not me.

Some of you have read my other reports and some of you haven’t. Those that haven’t may have picked up on the little subtle hints I’ve made about my wife’s gastro-intestinal functions (or dis-functions). I’ve been a lot more subtle this report vs. others due to complaints about my “potty talk”.

So, knowing that, you’ll be absolutely horrified to know that my wife ordered the rigatoni with sausage meat sauce and peppers!!!!

Oh the horror!! What on earth was I thinking!! Well, to tell the truth, I wasn’t thinking. I’ve been lactose intolerant for several years and I still eat dairy products. I just don’t think… Or sometimes I know I won’t be able to tolerate a food, but I just don’t care. In this particular instance, my brain took an entire leave of absence from doing its job and I ate this delicious, yet frightening dish. I couldn’t finish all of it, but that didn’t seem to make much difference.

I roll my eyes back & think to myself “It Begins”.

Yup, the beginning of my gastro intestinal demise….

Last but not least, Pooh and I split a side of asparagus. The split didn’t go as I’d hoped as she ate all of it before I even had a single noodle swallowed off my entree.

Huh? I don’t remember that. I do love asparagus though.

After about 20 minutes, I ventured into the Lego store for the first time ever.

Like it was his idea. I had to beg and plead for us to stop there. I checked out the store first and told him of those marvelous, magical, wonderful bins. Next thing I knew he tells me to watch the kids and he headed in.

At one point Loud Girl came over to ask me a question. I waved her off with a grunt a mumbled something like “…can’t talk… busy”. A few minutes later I heard Pooh tell her “…don’t worry LeeAndra, daddy’s an idiot”.

No I didn’t say that! Again, I'm sure I said something nice!! Before we left on this trip, I bought the kids a Sponge Bob Krusty Krab Lego set.It came with some little Lego Sponge Bob characters, but not a Patrick. So LA saw these key chains on the wall and they had a Lego Patrick one. She was asking if we had “enough dollars” to buy one. I, being the obsessive compulsive person I am and also being a softie with her “enough dollars” comment, bought her one. I figured when we got home, we could take the key chain part off and then she could play with him, which is what we did and now she’s got a complete line up of Lego Sponge Bob people. And my obsessive, compulsive nature is still intact.

It took me forever to get the gang out of there. Once they got started, sheesh. Buzz, he was, well, in his own Lego world at that point. Unless we sprouted those little Lego buds and turned into blocks, he wasn’t paying attention to us. He was too busy gathering up Lego seats, wheels, axels and all sorts of other things.

I used to be an Olympic athlete. No, I never participated in the Olympics, but I was of the same caliber if you get my meaning. I played hockey, football, track, baseball, soccer, and also skied. I was as nimble as a spry Ninja. Sadly, those days are long gone.

Olympic athlete!!! Apparently, those days were long gone before I met him-I remember about 15 years ago, he ran a foot race with a guy. He came home and hurled all night from exerting himself. And he lost the race.

Little did we know that Thursday would be our last trip to the theme parks.

Yep, I'm pretty sure it had something to do with that sausage!!

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

I couldn’t finish all of it, but that didn’t seem to make much difference

If memory serves, there was one very lonely rigatoni noodle left at the bottom of her bowl.

 

[blue_river]

Ok, here we go. Sorry for the delay. I have no excuse. I won't even pretend I do.

We know you're a very busy woman what with all those chores you have to do.

Yup, the beginning of my gastro intestinal demise….

Does this only happen when you travel or is it a problem at home too? That must be awful either way.

Huh? I don’t remember that. I do love asparagus though.

I think it was Goofster who said something about denial, denial, DENIAL

Olympic athlete!!! Apparently, those days were long gone before I met him-I remember about 15 years ago, he ran a foot race with a guy. He came home and hurled all night from exerting himself. And he lost the race.

I needed some laughter today - Thanks Linnie

 

[kachoo]

Although I am mainly a professional Lurker, I want to just say that I have really enjoyed reading your trip report (along with Linnie's rebuttals). I even made my husband come into the room to read along. We both got quite a laugh from it all. Keep it coming!!

Poor Linnie! Did your gastric issues de-rail the vacation?

 

[kachoo]

sorry...I deleted a double post

 

[pixie dust 112]

sorry...I deleted a double post

No wonder your post count is so high, all of these shameless double posting just to get the count up!

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Although I am mainly a professional Lurker, I want to just say that I have really enjoyed reading your trip report (along with Linnie's rebuttals). I even made my husband come into the room to read along. We both got quite a laugh from it all. Keep it coming!!

Poor Linnie! Did your gastric issues de-rail the vacation?

Thank you! Glad to have you here! Yep, I'll let the cat out of the bag-they did de-rail the vacation somewhat. The last day of vacation last fall was my worst one too. I hate to leave vacation on a bad note.

I've taken tons of tests of all kinds, but the dr. said there's nothing they can do. And that it's aggravated by nerves. I definitely get more nervous on vacation. The dr. gave me some pills, but they didn't do much on vacation. Since we've gotten back, I've only had one episode and it wasn't that bad. It happens sporadically, but was definitely worse while on vacation.

I do have some stuff I found OTC that seems to help, but again, while on vacation it didn't do much. I think next year, I just have to be more careful about what I eat and not over do it. It is definitely a challenge!!

 

[50 years Too!]

Lin,

I know what you mean about the gastro distress. I have ulcerative colitis
and I still tempt fate with what I eat on vacation. Sometimes the taste is worth the reaction! Tons of imodium does seem to work. Especially if you take it before you eat something bad.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Lin,

I know what you mean about the gastro distress. I have ulcerative colitis
and I still tempt fate with what I eat on vacation. Sometimes the taste is worth the reaction! Tons of imodium does seem to work. Especially if you take it before you eat something bad.

Thanks for the tip. I usually take it when I'm in distress. I'll remember that for next year to take it before I eat something.

Ulcerative colitis, from what I hear, is extremely painful. You have my sympathy. I think unless people experience G.I. issues, they don't truly understand how debilitating they can be! Yes it's funny that I'm in the bathroom all the time and my kids are annoyed with me (including Buzz). But it's not funny for me. I have a lot of pain and anxiety with my condition. I'll keep looking for a solution and definitely remember the immodium before I eat!

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Thank you! Glad to have you here! Yep, I'll let the cat out of the bag-they did de-rail the vacation somewhat. The last day of vacation last fall was my worst one too. I hate to leave vacation on a bad note.

I've taken tons of tests of all kinds, but the dr. said there's nothing they can do. And that it's aggravated by nerves. I definitely get more nervous on vacation. The dr. gave me some pills, but they didn't do much on vacation. Since we've gotten back, I've only had one episode and it wasn't that bad. It happens sporadically, but was definitely worse while on vacation.

I do have some stuff I found OTC that seems to help, but again, while on vacation it didn't do much. I think next year, I just have to be more careful about what I eat and not over do it. It is definitely a challenge!!

Just a thought, STOP getting food advice from Buzz--you know don't eat what he's having! For gosh darn sake he's only a grape away from scurvy!

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Another good tip!!

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Picture Time!!

Mom & Moan Boy

A Sleeping Princess

Waiting for the Muppet Show with my own muppets.

Dad & LeeAndra at the Portobello Yacht Club

Mom & Trey at the PYC

The Postcards we picked out for Blue's kids

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Wonderful pictures! I can't wait to hear what's happening next! Buzz is such a tease!

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Great pictures! Ya'll look sooo happy. Love LA's hat, she is a princess! Yeah, I did see Buzz leaning in .... looks like he was gonna try and snatch it back.

 

[serendipity]

Buzzzzzzz!!!!!! You're killing me here!

You two are such a great couple and so funny.

But that entree, Linnie why oh why?

Now please write more!

 

[kimjordan]

Subscribing - your trip report is hysterical!!!

 

[blue_river]

Picture Time!!

Waiting for the Muppet Show with my own muppets.

What a cute picture

The Postcards we picked out for Blue's kids

I'm posting this one for Loud Girl. It's Goofy with her postcard. Sorry I don't have one of JoJo but as I mentioned earlier, she took hers to school to put in her locker.