~ The Man Report ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Imminent Shutdown ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

[Montana Disney Fan]

The reason that you did not like the china buffet, was because it was not "the great china buffet" the great makes all the difference....we have both and the one that is "great" is much better.

When our whole family goes out shopping on friday we are meeting at "the new China buffet"

that is the actual name. it actually is new with the last month. we wanna see how it stacks up to "the great china buffet"

happy turkey everyone

All I can say to that post is --->

 

[HomeschoolMama]

We can't get decent Chinese or Japanese around here either. If you didn't have to hit the potty as soon as you got home, it was probably fairly decent.

 

[dismorgh]

So Buzz, any chance for another update before Thanksgiving?

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

So Buzz, any chance for another update before Thanksgiving?

Your wish is my command.

 

[KathyRN137]

I wonder if I should be eating before the next update???


Kathy

 

[Disneyolic]

Your wish is my command.

Sure sure ...

Hey! Did you get over to read our Heidi/DM updates???? Huh? I didn't see another comment ..

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

All I can say to that post is --->

that cause you know i am right.

Your wish is my command.

he wont do it...you will be waiting till the middle of next week

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

~ The Man Report ~ ~ Fun with Bricks & Disney’s New Alcohol Policy ~


I’m big in to meandering.

My favorite meandering locations are Downtown Disney and the World Showcase. However, I have been to known to meander around swimming pools also.

In today’s world of hustle & bustle, it’s nice to just relax and not be in a hurry. A good meander is like an exclamation point to a relaxing day.

During my average workweek, I’m trying to manage over 100 employees, 3300 customers, and various other commitments that we all have in our daily lives. I’m flying around the country, putting on seminars, visiting with clients, and entertaining customers. I have no time to meander.

But on vacation, with cell phone off, laptop closed, I’m able to remove most everything from my congested brain and focus on a “good” meander.

There are two key factors that enhance a “good” meander.

1). No objectives. If you have absolutely zero goals or objectives during your meander, you’ll be twice as pleased by the outcome. Especially if you’re OCD like I am. If I have objectives, they must be tackled and conquered. They’re simply not conducive to the meander.

2). Booze. The more pickled up you are, the more enjoyable the meander. Sometimes though, a meander can turn into a drunken stumble. There’s a fine line people.

Upon completion of my seafood feast, I decided what the family really needed was a good meander through Downtown Disney. Secretly, I was going to lead this meander right on over to Cap’n Jack’s Margarita bodega.

Those of you counting have figured out that by this point in the day ONE I’ve consumed around 250 servings of alcohol. What you have to keep in mind is that men tend to exaggerate, and while I contend that I’m no ordinary man, I frequently exaggerate more than others.

It’s day one and I don’t want it to end. These precious vacations only happen maybe once or twice in your lifetime so you’ve got slow down, relax, and enjoy everything that Disney throws at you. What I plan for them to toss next is the Ultimate Margarita.

Now, one thing you have to keep in mind as you read this installment of my trip report is that when I talk about Cap’n Jack’s Margarita Bar, I’m NOT talking about Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant. There’s a distinct difference.

The Margarita Bar is labeled as such and is simply a kiosk with two windows located outside of the main restaurant. Whatever you do, don’t confuse the two. While the margaritas at both locations are identical, the one served at the kiosk (or bodega or hut or whatever the heck it’s called) is just BETTER.

How? Quit arguing. It just is!

As we meander our way out of Fulton’s and towards the LegoLand store, I know two things. My kids will want to play with the display Lego’s at those tables outside the store and slide down the kiddie slides located right next to ‘em. My only issue with this is that we’re no longer meandering and it prolongs the quenching of thirst that only a Cap’n Jack’s margarita is capable of. What to do? :

At this point it dawns on me that there are TWO of us adults and that both are NOT needed to keep a watchful eye over our cubs. I sell my plan of “dividing & conquering” to LtP and bolt off in full GATmode, weaving and bobbing, with only one thought in mind: margarita baby!

Am I now meandering? No. Do I care? No.

I’m now a man on the hunt. Never step between a man and his hunt. It’s a good way to get hurt.

I find myself at the Margarita Bar in minutes and place my order. “Two Ultimate Margarita’s please, with ice and salt”.

In the old days, you could only get ONE margarita at a time per person. As a matter fact, if you were alone while ordering alcohol ANYWHERE in Disney, you could only purchase one. Those days were a real pain in the rump. Those days are also long gone!

I chatted with the bartender about this policy change as nobody was in line behind me. He had some drawn out, lengthy explanation that I nodded numbly to while sipping LtP’s margarita. It’s a trick I do to ensure that I get more than her.

As Freddy the bartender continued on with his ridiculous tale of the Disney/Alcohol policy change I was glad to see a new customer approach and look bewildered at the menu tacked up on the side of the building. I used this opportunity to “ditch” Mr. Talks-a-lot and engage this new person in my life.

“The Ultimate Margarita is the one you want. Trust me.”

I got a look that would stop a charging water buffalo in its tracks. I actually took a step back. Usually everyone is so friendly around the margarita bar. The correct combination of Sauza Tequila & Grand Marnier has that effect on a crowd. Apparently this woman was stone sober.

My face must have been a fright as she suddenly laughed and grabbed my arm. “I’m so sorry”, she stated simply, “I’ve had a rough day”.

We chatted a few minutes while the bartender concocted the suggested drinks for her. I made sure to avoid discussion about Disney & it’s Alcohol policies not wanting to get Freddy worked into a frenzy again. When it came time for her to pay I said goodbye, figuring my family had made it to the designated “spot” by now.

They hadn’t.

I set the drinks down on the outdoor patio furniture located along the lake, and grabbed a couple more chairs to make sure we had enough. I sat down, took one last pull of LtP’s margarita (any more and she’d notice), kicked my feet up on the empty chair across from me and looked out to the lake and setting sun.

It was a nice few minutes. All alone with two glasses of margarita, a setting sun, and the buzz of a crowd as DtD began to get congested.

Soon enough, my herd showed up. The children were, of course, bored and had no intention of just “sitting around” watching “nothing”.

I pointed at a simple brick wall behind us for them to climb on and the next 30 minutes were ours.

It’s amazing what kids find fun. Honey I shrunk the Audience is not fun, but a 4 foot brick & mortar wall is. Go figure.

About the time the kids were scaling the wall, my lady friend from the margarita kiosk came walking by and gave me the old thumbs up. I asked her if she liked the drink and she stated “Oh yeah!”.

I nodded my approval. I know my booze.

As the sun began to set, MB started to “turn”. He doesn’t like the dark. Not even a little bit. It’s an issue.

I polished off the rest of my drink, got my ducks in a line behind me, and meandered our way out of DtD towards the parking lot. I was a little sad our first day was coming to a close but knew we had a lot of adventure ahead of us. Tomorrow was MK and we were ready to tear it up. All I had to do was find that spot in the fence to fish the beer through.

Next Up: The “Ups & Downs” of Being a Peruvian Drug Mule.

This is my favorite attraction at WDW.

Walls are fun! Er, put your dress down LG.

”The Thinker”

LtP grabs a quick shot of me in front of WoD.


Oh, one last thing: One of the entrances to World of Disney has Stitch overhead and he “spits” on you!!!!

You can see him in the background over my shoulder.

 

[winkers]

I'm amazed that you can write a whole chapter on maragritas!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Yum margaritas. I am definitely checking that place out next December.

 

[ncsjodi]

Wow! Are those stretchy shorts that MB has on?? You even make your kids wear them???

 

[jcc0621]

”The Thinker”
.

This is such a cute picture. Trey looks so pensive, contemplating what he is going to do next

 

[Disneyolic]

But on vacation, with cell phone off, laptop closed, I’m able to remove most everything from my congested brain and focus on a “good” meander.

Bye closed you mean to the work world as we DISers saw you just about every night, eh?

Those of you counting have figured out that by this point in the day ONE I’ve consumed around 250 servings of alcohol. What you have to keep in mind is that men tend to exaggerate, and while I contend that I’m no ordinary man, I frequently exaggerate more than others.

You exaggerate? Get out of town! No freakin' way! And I totally forgot you were still on day 1.

The Margarita Bar is labeled as such and is simply a kiosk with two windows located outside of the main restaurant. Whatever you do, don’t confuse the two. While the margaritas at both locations are identical, the one served at the kiosk (or bodega or hut or whatever the heck it’s called) is just BETTER.

How? Quit arguing. It just is!

Don't you tell me to quit arguing. I'll argue if I want to! But somehow I believe you here.

I find myself at the Margarita Bar in minutes and place my order. “Two Ultimate Margarita’s please, with ice and salt”.

Call me a woman but I'd get it without the salt.

My face must have been a fright as she suddenly laughed and grabbed my arm. “I’m so sorry”, she stated simply, “I’ve had a rough day”.

That was your cue to buy this woman a drink.

I pointed at a simple brick wall behind us for them to climb on and the next 30 minutes were ours.

It’s amazing what kids find fun. Honey I shrunk the Audience is not fun, but a 4 foot brick & mortar wall is. Go figure.

I too am amazed at this sometimes but if it works ...

Oh, one last thing: One of the entrances to World of Disney has Stitch overhead and he “spits” on you!!!!

We all loved this in June! Nothing better than Stitch spitting on your when your sweating likg a pig.


Looks like you attract quite the following ...

And darn it! I had a cute one with MB but photobucket is being a pain. If I can upload it, I'll post it later ...

 

[HomeschoolMama]

I scheduled a visit to the Margarita bar on your recomendation. I'll take pics.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Camelot-I wanted to tell you-I got the man shoulders too!! When I was trying on wedding gowns, my mom was with me and I had to go with one with OUT shoulder pads b/c my sweet mother said, "The shoulder pads make you look like a linebacker." She should talk-she's quite manly looking too! Gotta funny story about her for another time.

ncsjodi-The pretty thumbs? Buzz's hands are very delicate and feminine. It's because he does as little manual labor as possible. So far, I've shoveled 3 times since yesterday and little Buzz stays in the house nice and warm- on the DIS chatting while I'm out breaking my back.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

buzz way to make linnie shovel the snow, i mean shame on you

Not really, keep up the good work.

mmmm margaritas.

is your next update taking place on day 2? or are we still on day number 1?

 

[Disneyolic]

The pretty thumbs? Buzz's hands are very delicate and feminine. It's because he does as little manual labor as possible. So far, I've shoveled 3 times since yesterday and little Buzz stays in the house nice and warm- on the DIS chatting while I'm out breaking my back.

Hmm .... gotta say it. Why don't you hire someone to plow? I certainly would. But I have my man who does the shoveling ~ with one of them show removal thingies. What the heck are they called? I don't care as long as I don't have to do it.

And we don't mind Buzz in here DISing with us. Keeps us entertained. Thanks Linnie!

 

[carrieannie]

OH BOY! This is going to be fun to read!! later.. I have to go pick up Annie at Pre-school then to work selling the booze.. See you at 10:30 with margarita in hand! then mouth,then hand,then mouth,,,,

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Hmm .... gotta say it. Why don't you hire someone to plow? I certainly would. But I have my man who does the shoveling ~ with one of them show removal thingies. What the heck are they called? I don't care as long as I don't have to do it.

And we don't mind Buzz in here DISing with us. Keeps us entertained. Thanks Linnie!

I kind of like doing it. Don't tell Buzz. I just lay the guilt trip on him whenever I can

 

[ncsjodi]

I kind of like doing it. Don't tell Buzz. I just lay the guilt trip on him whenever I can

Oooops! I think you just did!