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

[DisneyJo]

I just lock myself in the bathroom and surf the DIS on my cell phone.

Not again

As my vote is basically meaningless, we rode the carousel.

Get used to your vote not counting, at least you only have 1 DD not like my poor DH who lives with 3 women

His misery actually brought me joy.

You're terrible

It’s our patented “double-dizzy-ride-touring-plan” that usually leaves me discombobulated for an extended period of time.

Next Up: Ich Bin Ein Berliner.

I am a Berliner, right????

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

And for the record I am a wonderful big sister, you can ask my brothers, they will happily agree.

 

[Goofster57]

And for the record I am a wonderful big sister, you can ask my brothers, they will happily agree.

I''m sure if I asked that is what they would say.

Even though I know you have both of them in a Hulk Hogan head lock..


OK, Do you want to trade?

 

[camelotcats]

Maybe it's the Baby/Little sister part of the equation ...
any of you want to trade places with my Big Sister....
(insert begging smiley here if I could find one)

I am the oldest of FOUR and Awesome as a sister.

My brother's ok, too, though....

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Yep. Definitely the wrong side of the bed today.

Hey!

I was in a perfectly good mood until I arrived at the Magic Kingdom to find their "No Beer" policy still in place.

I am a Berliner, right????

Yup. The "Jelly Doughnut" thing is Urban Legend.

I am NOT a jelly doughnut!

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

I am the oldest of FOUR and Awesome as a sister.

My brother's ok, too, though....

Uhm... yeah... sure...

 

[camelotcats]

Yup. The "Jelly Doughnut" thing is Urban Legend.

I am NOT a jelly doughnut!

Uhm...yeah...sure...

Uhm... yeah... sure...

HEY!

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Uhm...yeah...sure...



HEY!

 

[UtahMama]

Now THAT's funny right there!









Mmmmm....jelly.... dough....nuts....

 

[Disneyolic]

~ The Man Report ~ ~ Pandelerium & Death Defying Spin-age ~

The absolute “best” part of going to the Magic Kingdom is the facial expressions of my children. I absolutely love how happy they look while we’re in this park. There are so many colors, buildings, entertainment, music, and attractions that their necks snap back & forth trying to capture it all.

That's what I think.

Unfortunately, for us “ADD” types, it can be quite distracting.

I would think that an ADDer would be good here. You constantly have something to focus on next once you get bored of the first thing. Works for me ...

It’s similar to walking in to my parent’s house. They’ve got so much crap spread around their house and jammed in to every nook and cranny that I can’t stand to be there very long before I just lock myself in the bathroom and surf the DIS on my cell phone.

I have to admit that I'm a bit of a pack rat. I've been trying hard to part with things. This year I did manage to get rid of a lot. I'm very proud of myself.

I like simple. Epcot is about as Simple as it gets and thus my favorite park. Magic Kingdom is a chaos of colors and merriment that is almost overwhelming. If it weren’t for the fact that my children love it, I wouldn’t go.

Epcot is Rob's and my favorite too. But I think it's the booze that makes the deal!

Now, with all that being said, Fantasyland is like MK on steroids. Colors, jubilance, music, sound, chaos, strollers, children, pandemonium, and fun all wrapped into one neat little package. I wanted to curl up in the fetal position and suck my thumb but I knew this would annoy the wife.

But I really would have liked a picture of it ...

After Peter Pan, LG wanted to do the carousel and I wanted to do Philharmagic. As my vote is basically meaningless, we rode the carousel.

The wife is always right. Just as me.

Could there actually be a more worthless waste of time than sitting on a polyurethane painted horse, sliding up & down? I doubt it.

Hmm ... carousels. Hmm ... bringing back memories but not of the MK. Where was I exactly? Hmm ... flashes of a Canadian riding a stallion in front of me ...

We finished our dizzying carousel experience and decided it was time for our mandatory ride on the teacups. I don’t even know what the real name of this ride is. It’s the teacups to me and that’s what I plan to call it.

That's what I call it!

I’ve got a sickening method of cranking the wheel on the teacup to achieve maximum “spin-age” along with maximum “sick-age”. I crank and crank and crank until we’re pulling G-Forces similar to those experienced on a NASA shuttle launch.

I can take it. You must be a wussy.

Irritated and partially sick, I manage to talk the family out of making the entire tour and swim back up stream and out the entrance door.

Aw, no microwave popcorn?

“Mom, I gotta poop”, LG flatly states.

Ok, make that “Two” people who enjoy it. At least her shirt's dry.

Oh Blue ... does she look as good as .... shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Cough *no comment* Cough

I wonder what DM has to say about this?

No comment ... until say next year?

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

I have had a rough 3 weeks of trying to knock this stupid flu bug out of me, but instead, it knocked me on my you know what. I could barely move last week. Being shut up in the house with 2 kids took its toll on me. Why am I explaining this? Buzz told me some of my posts sounded mean. Toward him. They probably were. What can I say-it’s Christmas time and shouldn’t everyone be miserable? I know if I am miserable, I feel it’s my duty to spread my misery around so those I love are hating life too. I do apologize to Buzz. I don’t mean to be mean-it just happens. People call me a saint, but in reality I can be quite a witch. Especially this time of year.

I love Christmas, but since my grandma and dad died last summer, it’s not something I look forward to as much as I used to. Buzz asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I sighed, fought back the tears that seem to flow much more readily than they used to and squeaked, “Whatever. I don’t care.” What I really want is to have Christmas with my family with my mom racing around the kitchen cooking a feast, my nephews fighting, my brother yelling at them, Buzz, me and my dad sitting at the table drinking wine and laughing. My dad telling me goofy things like I am so pretty I don’t need to wear make up (only my dad would say that!). My grandma would be cussing and yelling (good naturedly) at everyone as LeeAndra played a Mario game and Trey ran around outside, eventually falling in the pond in freezing cold temperatures. Ahhh. It don’t get any better than that. That’s what I want.

Well, we'll come pretty close to that-I’ll get the fighting and stuff. LeeAndra will play Mario, Trey will fall in the pond and Buzz & I will sit at the table guzzling wine while my brother helps my mom in the kitchen and yells at his 2 hooligans. Those two deaths left a huge void in my small family and during this time of year, it stresses me. I try to fill that void by endless shopping marathons, snapping at everyone, drinking too much, or eating too much-basically indulging myself in any way I can. I wasn’t really mad at Buzz for going to WDW. I would actually prefer to stay home with my kids, but this is the only time I’ll ever admit that!! I just felt lonely and depressed. I know life could be a lot worse, but I still miss my dad and grandma.

I finished up all the shopping today. I went with my mom and we bought a little tree with miniature lights and ornaments for my grandparents’ grave. My dad is in a mausoleum and his vase is very, very small. I went earlier in the week and put a floral arrangement I made with his picture in it. Whatever we put in the vase has to be small so the rest of our family can add their stuff too. My mom got an itty bitty tree with itty bitty ornaments and is going to put that in his vase. I feel much better now. I think I can get through another holiday season without them. And my most sincere apology to Buzz if I sounded mean.

Now let’s get back to the TR. I need to add my version of events-believe it or not, they are quite different from Buzz’s!! I'll do it later though. I'm feeling a little lazy right now.

PS-I got some awesome shoes today that I bought online. They are black satin and red sparkly! They'll go perfect with my outfit for the Christmas party! And I did get Buzz a present. He puts up with me-he deserves it.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Oh Blue ... does she look as good as .... shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

What??? A princess???

Btw, just for the official record. I will admit I am NOT a good little sister!

 

[Melissa_E]

We finished our dizzying carousel experience and decided it was time for our mandatory ride on the teacups. I don’t even know what the real name of this ride is. It’s the teacups to me and that’s what I plan to call it.

It’s our patented “double-dizzy-ride-touring-plan” that usually leaves me discombobulated for an extended period of time.

I’ve got a sickening method of cranking the wheel on the teacup to achieve maximum “spin-age” along with maximum “sick-age”. I crank and crank and crank until we’re pulling G-Forces similar to those experienced on a NASA shuttle launch.

By the time we’re through, my kids are giggling madly but LtP & I are green. I stumble out of the pink teacup and aim for the nearest exit. Unfortunately, my spin-age has caused me to lose all equilibrium & aim which in turn forces me to walk with a slight right-handed lean with a trajectory that will take me to an unintended exit.

As my four year old would say, "Mommy, that ride is too dizzy for me."

I love Christmas, but since my grandma and dad died last summer, it’s not something I look forward to as much as I used to.

I'm so sorry.

 

[camelotcats]

Being shut up in the house with 2 kids took its toll on me. Why am I explaining this? Buzz told me some of my posts sounded mean. Toward him. They probably were.

Linnie, I didn't read them as "mean". They were sarcastic, yes, but I just read them as having a sense of humor and being aimed at being funny. And I completely understand about feeling snappy after being cooped up. I hope you are finally feeling better.

I love Christmas, but since my grandma and dad died last summer, it’s not something I look forward to as much as I used to. Buzz asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I sighed, fought back the tears that seem to flow much more readily than they used to and squeaked, “Whatever. I don’t care.” What I really want is to have Christmas with my family...

Those two deaths left a huge void in my small family and during this time of year, it stresses me. I try to fill that void by endless shopping marathons, snapping at everyone, drinking too much, or eating too much-basically indulging myself in any way I can.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

This time of year stresses me, too. My grandmother used to make a huge deal about Christmas, adn then died right before Christmas about 15 years ago. Ever since then, I get very maudlin around Christmas thinking about her. My family all moved away, too, so we have the holidays alone.

I cope similarly to you. I'm sure many of us do. It's understandable, adn I'm sure Buzz and the rest of the family understands, too.

I think I can get through another holiday season without them. And my most sincere apology to Buzz if I sounded mean.

Now let’s get back to the TR. I need to add my version of events-believe it or not, they are quite different from Buzz’s!! I'll do it later though. I'm feeling a little lazy right now.

I'm glad you are feeling better about things. And I'm SURE that your version of events is much different from the ADD Jelly Donut's.

PS-I got some awesome shoes today that I bought online. They are black satin and red sparkly! They'll go perfect with my outfit for the Christmas party! And I did get Buzz a present. He puts up with me-he deserves it.

OOh! They sound cool!

shoes = gud
understanding husband = gud
parties = gud

 

[GeminiAngel]

Oh Linnie, I'm so sorry. I don't think saying you can be a witch is correct. You are still greving, that can take years. It's a rough time of year right now. Go slow, breathe deep, draw a warm bath, and relax. You have a family who loves you madly.

 

[mrsksomeday]

Linnie I am so sorry you are hurting. I understand the sadness this time of year would bring you. I have found myself snapping at Bill too and it is because I miss my mom. This time of year brings back so many memories and makes you long for the past. From what I have read from you, you are a wonderfullly funny, compassionate, caring person. I hope things do get better for you.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I''m sure if I asked that is what they would say.

Even though I know you have both of them in a Hulk Hogan head lock..

Nah, my signature move is to dig my nails into their head.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

LtP, so sorry to hear about the tough time you are going through, it must be very hard coping with the loss of a loved one.

 

[carrieannie]

Hey Linnie, Thanks for writing..I`m sorry about your Dad and Grandma.
Your flower arrangment for your Father sounded very pretty,I like the idea of the picture,,that way your always with him,, and a decorated Christmas Tree for your grandparents? great idea!
Those shoes you got sound pretty,,What christmas party is it? is it for Buzzes Company? Send pictures! so What did you get Buzz? It`s o.k
we wont tell,,,,,,
I cant wait to hear your version of the day!

 

[blue_river]

It don’t get any better than that. That’s what I want.

Linnie, cherish the old memories and make new ones for your children

I'll be thinking of you this holiday season