The New Kinder, Gentler Me - The Rubber Chicken is Loose!! Pg 19/#283!!!

[Lauralee131]

Sorry Lauralee, haven't you realised that I'm not an early riser yet! I once said to LexMelinda that I'm always up at the crack of dawn and she replied that yes I was but dawn in America.

What's going on with the no plan thing? And Mickey bars before Dinosaur is that a good idea

Had I better make sure I smile alot when we meet so I don't get the hiss too. Have you started sounding like your mother too?

Right I'd better go and actually do something around this pig sty of a house and I'll catch you later for another installment. :

I gotta get my timezones right...I thought for SURE you'd be up and on line when I was this morning....

Ok, so if it's 8am here, what time is it there?? Don't worry, I won't hiss at you...

Worst case...I'll slurrrrrrrrr....my Seinfeld-ism's but Tracy can translate...and finish my sentences!! Where was I before she came along? I was just not whole!!

 

[Lauralee131]

Quick shout out to my girl, V....Hope you're feeling better!!!

MISS YOU!!!!!

 

[PrincessV]

Whoa, whoa, whoa girlfriend, s l o w d o w n already. How can I possibly keep up with this pace of TR writing?!

I am reminded of the old Seinfeld episode and lost myself momentarily in it’s dialogue... You know how to TAKE the reservation…

But do you know how to hold the reservation? And isn’t that the most important part of the reservation?
Loved your description of the Tweedles! But I’m guessing you didn’t really love them Tweedling around with your ressie.

DH, well, being a perfectionist-carpenter that he is, looks for faulty or shoddy work. And he checks everything folks. Visible signs of caulk, which is a huge pet peeve of his, whether or not the sliding door slides smoothly, the general construction of the place. It's kind of comical. Boy you should have seen the once-over he gave the house I picked out when we got relocated.

OMG, you just described my Dad to a T! He never walked into any dwelling without knocking on the walls, running a faucet, commenting on the un-levelness of a counter… But the best part is this: he was in Marketing/Advertising – the only construction/carpentry experience he had was high school shop and religiously watching Bob Villa on PBS! At least your DH has the credentials to back him up.

Now look at this little fellow...I thought he was an eagle, but I'm not so sure...anybody know? Sure was beautiful. And wow - if you could see this bird fly...very graceful and a HUGE, HUGE wingspan!!

I’m gonna go with Osprey. We have them around here, too, and they’re amazing to watch!

Kudos to you on your non-commando, non-planning approach! It’s fun to do once in a while, isn’t it? Don’t get me wrong, I love a good plan, but I think everyone should hit WDW once without a spread sheet in hand, no ADR’s and just wing it, see what happens. Good stuff!

 

[Lauralee131]

Whoa, whoa, whoa girlfriend, s l o w d o w n already. How can I possibly keep up with this pace of TR writing?!!

HONEY!!!! You're baaaaack!!!! I don't know how I even got so much done Guess this is what happens when the DH is sleeping and the DS is stuck in the tub! Peace and quiet!!!

But do you know how to hold the reservation? And isn’t that the most important part of the reservation?
Loved your description of the Tweedles! But I’m guessing you didn’t really love them Tweedling around with your ressie.!

OMG - I honestly was starting to wonder if it was a joke. They kind of reminded me of the 2 sisters with the big hats in My Best Friend's Wedding...they were like mirror images of each other. I felt like I was in...DOO DOO DOO DOOO DOOO...The Twilight Zone (she says thru her teeth!)

OMG, you just described my Dad to a T! He never walked into any dwelling without knocking on the walls, running a faucet, commenting on the un-levelness of a counter… But the best part is this: he was in Marketing/Advertising – the only construction/carpentry experience he had was high school shop and religiously watching Bob Villa on PBS! At least your DH has the credentials to back him up.!

It is kind of funny to watch...the only complain he could come up with at SSR was the closet came came off in his hands...Uh ya...when you YANK on it, THAT's what happens!! DUH...even I KNOW THAT!!!

I’m gonna go with Osprey. We have them around here, too, and they’re amazing to watch!!

Ooooh - Osprey!! It was a VERY cool bird! Note to self...bring along my AKL picture guide next time I travel...maybe an Osprey is on there. I'll have to look! Good eye, V...I knew I could count on YOU!!

Kudos to you on your non-commando, non-planning approach! It’s fun to do once in a while, isn’t it? Don’t get me wrong, I love a good plan, but I think everyone should hit WDW once without a spread sheet in hand, no ADR’s and just wing it, see what happens. Good stuff!

Ya know...all this talk of having NO plan, NO ADR's...it's making me....well...ITCHY!!!!

Hmmm....speaking of plans....Tracy was supposed to be dialing for dining today....

Hello, Disney Dining? I'd like a table, 4 drinks please? A table for 4? No, my own table, with 4 drinks on it. For me...Name? Lapu Lapu... DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM????

Jo, apparently, won't need a table though....we can hand her drinks down to her on the floor LY Jo!!!



Glad to see you're up and around V...been missin' ya!!

 

[DisneyJo]

Jo, apparently, won't need a table though....we can hand her drinks down to her on the floor LY Jo!!!

Well if I start on the floor at least I won't have far to fall.

Oh and it's 4.40pm here, it's just in the mornings there is no way I can get on here before I take the kids to school, too much rushing around and shouting at everyone going on, I suppose I could get my lazy bum up earlier but oh I love my sleep. And I do sometimes see other friends, nah who am I kidding you're my only friends.

 

[Lauralee131]

Well if I start on the floor at least I won't have far to fall.

I looooove the way you think!!!!!

Oh and it's 4.40pm here, it's just in the mornings there is no way I can get on here before I take the kids to school, too much rushing around and shouting at everyone going on, I suppose I could get my lazy bum up earlier but oh I love my sleep. And I do sometimes see other friends, nah who am I kidding you're my only friends.

WHAT?!?! GASP!! Other friends?? Ok well, I will just pretend I didn't hear that...

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

And I do sometimes see other friends, nah who am I kidding you're my only friends.

Is it wrong that I have no other friends, than the axe murderers? No one understands me and my obsession with the Mouse, oh, and Seinfeld.
I am loner, Dottie, a rebel.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Worst case...I'll slurrrrrrrrr....my Seinfeld-ism's but Tracy can translate...and finish my sentences!! Where was I before she came along? I was just not whole!!

You crack me up!

 

[Lauralee131]

Is it wrong that I have no other friends, than the axe murderers? No one understands me and my obsession with the Mouse, oh, and Seinfeld.
I am loner, Dottie, a rebel.

OMG you are so much like me that it's SCARY...

 

[anut4disney]

DH, well, being a perfectionist-carpenter that he is, looks for faulty or shoddy work. And he checks everything folks. Visible signs of caulk, which is a huge pet peeve of his, whether or not the sliding door slides smoothly, the general construction of the place. It's kind of comical.

Okay I had to lol at this. My dh was a carpenter for 25+ years and does the same thing, even when we go to restaraunts. Has to check and see if they are using real wood, it is so funny. He is now a building inspector so he is even more into checking everything out, can't take him anywhere.

 

[Lauralee131]

Okay I had to lol at this. My dh was a carpenter for 25+ years and does the same thing, even when we go to restaraunts. Has to check and see if they are using real wood, it is so funny. He is now a building inspector so he is even more into checking everything out, can't take him anywhere.

I love it!!!!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

OMG you are so much like me that it's SCARY...

But, my friend, if I WERE you, I'd be typing my trip report so my axe murdering friends who are like me would be happy. But I'm just saying that's what I would do if I were you, who is like me.

I want a piece of cake. Just saying... cake sounds good right now.

Ya know what... I don't want to be right, either!

 

[Lauralee131]

But, my friend, if I WERE you, I'd be typing my trip report so my axe murdering friends who are like me would be happy. But I'm just saying that's what I would do if I were you, who is like me.

I want a piece of cake. Just saying... cake sounds good right now.

Ya know what... I don't want to be right, either!

Yep, I know...I know...gotta keep "Murderers Row" happy!!!

Gotta be honest...not gonna happen tonight though! I am sooooo gonna be breathing down your neck when it's time to yours sista!

Hmmmm....that sounded kind of....weird....

 

[DisneyJo]

I don't think I'm going to write my TR as you guys are just so good at writing I just can't compete, also 14 days is a loooooong trip everyone will probably get bored. Is that hypocritical? as I love reading everyone elses Right back to yours Lauralee

 

[Lauralee131]

You are too funny Jo! We'll just see about that...

I'm almost done with my next chapter...just need to get some pics together and uploaded into Photobucket...all the while "pretending" to clean my house today so DH doesn't pitch a fit about my spending too much time with my "friends" and not enough time doing housework!!

I'm on the desktop now, PRETENDING to be cleaning the office...

Dis'ing with one hand, piling up the bills with the other...

MULTI-TASKING, BABY!!!!!

Uh oh...he's coming down the stairs....


GOTTA GO!!!!!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I don't think I'm going to write my TR as you guys are just so good at writing I just can't compete, also 14 days is a loooooong trip everyone will probably get bored. Is that hypocritical? as I love reading everyone elses Right back to yours Lauralee

I think you should start a pre-trip report. You ARE funny, you have great combacks and people will love to read a "non-American" point of view.
Don't make me play the axe murderer card, Jo!

You are too funny Jo! We'll just see about that...

I'm on the desktop now, PRETENDING to be cleaning the office...

Dis'ing with one hand, piling up the bills with the other...

MULTI-TASKING, BABY!!!!!

Uh oh...he's coming down the stairs....

GOTTA GO!!!!!

THese are the reasons why I love that DH works nights. As long as the place is clean and the kids are feed, he has no clue I've been DIS-ing all day!
Uh oh.... speaking of kids... I better go make breakfast!

 

[Lauralee131]

So when we last left off, we just finished our Mickey Bars – some of us ate them, some of us “wore” them…and Jesus loved us. And now it was finally time for Dinosaur. DS loves this ride. And it scares the pants off him. He insists on riding it and spends the entire ride with his head buried in our sides. I don’t get it. He was a little disappointed that he couldn’t have another Dinosaur when we got off the ride, although we settled “out of court” with the agreement that he could have one on his next trip there. We were trying to travel light on this trip and just didn’t have the room for another traveling companion this time.

Surprisingly enough, he took it “like a man” and was fine with it…huh?? No pouting, no whining…WHO is this kid? Carp…I must’ve grabbed someone else’s kid by accident!!

After Dinosaur, we took a leisurely stroll through the park and decided to take in the sights. Big, heavy sigh...No EE for me. This time. I'll see you soon my friend....

We looked around and then it was time to head back to SSR for…GASP…a nap.

Even this little guy was being sociable this trip.

First all the animals on the safari ride and now this! This guy, who normally has some kind of social anxiety disorder and paces back and forth at the way back of his pen, was sociably wandering around today. Right up front. Up close and personal. For those of you who’ve seen the old Stephen King show, Kingdom Hospital, this guy really creeps me out. I’ll never look at an anteater the same again after that show…and I tend to “back away” from the area each time…just so I know that he’s still in his pen when I leave…whatever. Guess you had to see the show. You have your nightmares, I'll have mine. Thank you.

We were leaving as many others were just getting to AK. This upset me. I know, I know…we were going to take a nap and then spend a late night at Epcot. I agreed to this. In fact, I even think it was my idea. Somebody stop me! Anybody. Tell me I was crazy. Tell me you don’t need naps. Panic was starting to set in. Giving up valuable park time in favor of a kinder, gentler me. It’s making me itchy….are those hives?!??! Ok, breathe. I can do this. Who knows. I may even feel better after a nap…I think I can, I think I can….find a happy place, find a happy place!!!

When we got back to SSR, we got off at the Paddock bus stop, which was kind of far away from our building. You may recall we got on the bus at the Congress Park stop, which was pretty much across the street. The Paddock stop was a pretty decent walk, but it was an unbelievably beautiful day and I was dreading having to settle down and take a nap, so I didn’t mind much.

And, if nothing else, it gave us a chance to look around a bit. We strolled by the quiet pool and the little playground – taking note of where they are for future reference. The grounds really are lovely.

For those of you taking note, here's a map of the property. Our building was the last one with the 15 on it all the way over to the right. It really was a pretty decent location. Not a far walk from anything and fairly close to the Congress Park bus stop, just across Broadway at the number 6.

There were several people at the pool and they all looked very happy with just hanging around, relaxing. Just walking around this place relaxed me. Hmmm….I could get used to this…

We finally arrived at our room, noting NOT to get off at the Paddock stop again and all three of us settled in for a nap, closing the curtains tight and not even turning the tv on. DH, although he tried real hard today, was feeling pretty crappy so I had no doubt that he’d be able to nap. I was concerned about DS. He’s not a “napper”. He really never has been. However, he surprised me. He made himself quite comfortable on the sofa, pulled a pillow over his head and immediately went to sleep.

I however…lay in bed…staring at the ceiling. It was only about 1pm. I wasn’t tired. In fact, I was concerned about wasting valuable park time on an otherwise perfectly gorgeous day. Both of my guys were soundly sleeping, within minutes. After what seemed like forever, I gave up on sleeping and went and sat on the patio, catching up on my TR notes.

Ok, it’s now 2pm. Now what do I do? I decide to give the whole nap thing one more shot and lay back down for my second attempt. I closed my eyes and thought Disney thoughts and when I next opened my eyes it was 3:30!!! WHAT?!?! I NAPPED?!?!?!?

And ya know what? I FEEEEEL GRRRRRREAT!!!! How can this be? I went outside and had a butt and a few minutes later DS came outside, also feeling great. “Good nap mom”. AH HA….I’ve seen Oprah talk about having an Ah Ha moment. Well my friends. I just had mine. A nap in the middle of the day, as crazy as it sounds, did us a world of good. This could be a good sign! And stood up, looked around at the resort and it looked like it didn’t disappear or fall apart on me while I slept. Everything was ok.

So apparently a nap in the middle of the day is not such a crazy idea at all. Go figure.

Michael and I were now wide awake and ready to go. But where? DH was still sleeping and had begun coughing. Uh oh. I forgot about his cold. I know…let’s go up to the store and get Daddy some cold medicine and we can check out the pool. It’s supposed to be even warmer tomorrow. Maybe, just maybe, this mid-day break thing works just as well when you take a break and go swimming in the afternoon!!

So Michael and I now well rested went up to check out the pool and buy DH some cold stuff.
Know what? The pool is awesome. There were a bunch of people there, but the pool was by no means crowded. They were all smiling and laughing and having fun. They didn’t seem to be bothered that they were missing valuable park time either. Wow – I wonder how many people actually know about this!??

Maybe this is really the best kept Disney secret? I had no idea!

So before we walked into the store, I began my usual monologue.

Me – Ok, first things first. Rules.
DS – Everybody needs rules.
Me – I don’t want to hear “I want this”, “I have to have this”…no pouting, yada yada yada
DS – I know Mom, yada yada yada…

Ok, deal. Let’s go.

We grabbed a basket and before I could be distracted by anything else, I put cold medicine in it. Then we were free to wander around aimlessly. Which we did. For quite a while.

I bought DH and I “DVC Member” polo shirts. I bought myself a gold skeleton-type key on a key ring that said DVC Member. And we got a couple of other goodies and then went to the market side. They sold a nice little assortment of kitchen gadgets, Mickey Roni & Cheese (had to buy a couple of those), etc…

We grabbed some snacks, slices of pizza and went outside to do some more exploring.

We really dig the pool area. And there’s quite a lovely bar as well. Ok, I could stay here again! There’s a little area to refill your mugs. And…big, heavy, dreamy sigh…the pool towels? What’s this? They’re heated? Yep…they’re in a little built in area and they were warm! There were a couple of slides – one little one and one bigger one and DS was going to lose his little mind if we didn’t go swimming at some point during this trip.

That’s when I must’ve lost my little mind. I promised him that we’d do the same thing tomorrow. Go to a park in the morning and then in the afternoon come back and go swimming. We pinky-swore on it. Deal.

I was starting to like this new, kinder, gentler me.

We went back to room and shockingly we’d been gone almost an hour and a half! DH woke up, feeling and sounding worse, but he was up.

We enjoyed the sunset and got ready to head to Epcot.

Test Track, Margaritas and Illuminations were the plan for the evening. But it really wasn’t a plan. I had nothing in writing. We decided to do a few things. That’s all.

We changed into pants, anticipating a cooler evening and caught the bus to Epcot.

First things first…let’s grab FP’s to TT. Nope. All the FP’s were gone. And it was showing a 45 minute wait, although it looked like the line was moving at a decent pace. Mission Space had only a 10 minute wait. DH decided to take Michael over and see if he was tall enough to ride while I waited in line. A little bit later they returned, and Michael was bouncing up and down like Tigger. DH gave me the thumbs up! He can ride!!! We gave DS the choice…let’s go ride Mission Space and come back to TT – maybe the wait will be less when we get back. Nope. He wanted to ride TT. He didn’t mind waiting in line! Ok, fine.

This was our first time going through the standby line so we got to see a few new things while waiting.

The line moved slower once we were inside, but Michael was really well behaved so it wasn’t like torture.

We rode. We sat in the front. We were happy.

We headed over to Mission Space.

I took DS’s picture in front of the building and then went over to lady at the height line…I got him ready to take his picture and what’s this? Nope. Not tall enough. They wouldn’t let him ride. Tony said this was the same lady who measured him before we rode TT and this time there was someone with her and she said no. DS was disappointed, as were both of us. I could see it the moment he posed for his picture…look at the way he’s got his head…

Ah well. Next time. Gotta give him an A for effort. I think it’s the way he stood. He tilted his head back, chin up. I think he needed to keep the back of his melon up straight. No one listens to me though. He measured 44-1/2" at his last doctor's appt a little over a month ago...I know he's got it in him....

Well, better safe than sorry though. If he’s not tall enough, there’s got to be a good safety reason for it.

He wasn’t as devastated as last time and I didn’t have the heart to give him the whole “Eat Your Veggies” lecture. So we headed over to ride Nemo. His request. He loves that ride. And there wasn’t a soul on it. Just us. It is cute. I must admit. Only a little on the lame side, but it’s a kiddie ride. Who am I to complain?

We wandered up to visit Michael’s good buddy Bruce

and caught a couple of dolphins putting on a bit of a show together…they were cute.

Oh, and guess who took that picture of Michael in Bruce's mouth. Anyone???

Time's up. It was me! Yep, me. Someone didn't see me on my knees taking the picture and walked right into me (and nearly fell right over me!). I never did get to take another picture...

Before we knew it, it was time to get ready for Illuminations. And of course, Margaritas!! The boys went and grabbed a table over by the water at the Cantina and I got on line to get us dinner…4 Margaritas and 2 Deluxe Nachos. Yummmm…

DS wasn’t hungry. Go figure. Ah well. So we had a decent view for Illuminations and were pretty happy with it, considering we didn’t camp out there for an hour before hand.

As Illuminations started, this couple came and walked around our table and stood directly in front of us, side to side like some kind of human wall. DH was mad. So was DS. Neither of them could see now. I walked up to the couple and kindly explained to them that we were sitting at this table for a reason. So we could see Illuminations. Please move. The man babbled something to me in what sounded like German, and he was making like he couldn’t understand what I was saying. I’m sorry, but I have a hard time believing that you would come to some place like Disney World and not understand a lick of English. Hmmm….whatever. So, I decided to play charades with them and gave them some….errr….hand signals that made them understand we were trying to see and they were in the way. Ah yes, hand gestures...the universal language!

He babbled something, which I’m sure were German swear words, gave me a couple of hand gestures of their own and then they moved. Blocking someone else’s view. DH was mad. He went over and gave them a taste of their own medicine, standing directly in front of them so they couldn’t see now. They finally got huffy and left the Cantina all together.

We were finally able to enjoy the rest of Illuminations. Un-obstructed. Judges opinion needed: V – is that a word?

And that was about it for this evening. We headed back to SSR and called it a night. Poor DH was feeling crappy and we all went to bed pretty much as soon as we got back to the room.

Oh, and bonus points for anyone who catches the phrase that I DIDN’T use at all during our first full day here. Anyone?

Up next...Just you and me, kid....A perfectly Disney Day

 

[DisneyJo]

You are too funny Jo! We'll just see about that...

I think you should start a pre-trip report. You ARE funny, you have great combacks and people will love to read a "non-American" point of view.
Don't make me play the axe murderer card, Jo!

See now you're all going to think I just said that for you to all say I am funny.

all the while "pretending" to clean my house today so DH doesn't pitch a fit about my spending too much time with my "friends" and not enough time doing housework!!

Are we meant to clean the house?????

we just finished our Mickey Bars – some of us ate them, some of us “wore” them…

You really must learn to eat less messily!

And now it was finally time for Dinosaur. DS loves this ride. And it scares the pants off him. He insists on riding it and spends the entire ride with his head buried in our sides.

At least he'll go on it my DD's just refuse!

I closed my eyes and thought Disney thoughts and when I next opened my eyes it was 3:30!!! WHAT?!?! I NAPPED?!?!?!?

They didn’t seem to be bothered that they were missing valuable park time either. Wow – I wonder how many people actually know about this!??

We always try to do this but in 14 days manage it about twice!

And…big, heavy, dreamy sigh…the pool towels? What’s this? They’re heated? Yep…they’re in a little built in area and they were warm!

Wow you don't get that at a moderate, another reason to do DVC!

4 Margaritas and 2 Deluxe Nachos. Yummmm

How many of you were drinking?

As Illuminations started, this couple came and walked around our table and stood directly in front of us, side to side like some kind of human wall. DH was mad. So was DS. Neither of them could see now. I walked up to the couple and kindly explained to them that we were sitting at this table for a reason. So we could see Illuminations. Please move. The man babbled something to me in what sounded like German, and he was making like he couldn’t understand what I was saying. I’m sorry, but I have a hard time believing that you would come to some place like Disney World and not understand a lick of English. Hmmm….whatever. So, I decided to play charades with them and gave them some….errr….hand signals that made them understand we were trying to see and they were in the way. Ah yes, hand gestures...the universal language!

Good old hand gestures hey and how about the pigeon English where you speak real slow in English but with a foreign accent.

Oh, and bonus points for anyone who catches the phrase that I DIDN’T use at all during our first full day here. Anyone?

Sorry!

 

[OhMari]

Oh, and bonus points for anyone who catches the phrase that I DIDN’T use at all during our first full day here. Anyone?

[/QUOTE]

It isn't alcohol related, cause you have your jack/coke in your room and you just got some margarita's. You stumped the band Lauralee

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I however…lay in bed…staring at the ceiling. It was only about 1pm. I wasn’t tired. In fact, I was concerned about wasting valuable park time on an otherwise perfectly gorgeous day. Both of my guys were soundly sleeping, within minutes. After what seemed like forever, I gave up on sleeping and went and sat on the patio, catching up on my TR notes.

I know exactly how you felt... we did the whole "take a break" thing using the TGM advice, and I couldn't help but feel we were losing valuable park time. I now know it was the best thing I could have done.

Me – Ok, first things first. Rules.
DS – Everybody needs rules.Me – I don’t want to hear “I want this”, “I have to have this”…no pouting, yada yada yada
DS – I know Mom, yada yada yada…

Dontcha love when they yada, yada, yada you!

[/QUOTE]

Ah well. Next time. Gotta give him an A for effort. I think it’s the way he stood. He tilted his head back, chin up. I think he needed to keep the back of his melon up straight. No one listens to me though. He measured 44-1/2" at his last doctor's appt a little over a month ago...I know he's got it in him....
[/QUOTE]
Gotta agree with you on that one. The back of their noggin is always a little higher.

DS wasn’t hungry. Go figure. Ah well. So we had a decent view for Illuminations and were pretty happy with it, considering we didn’t camp out there for an hour before hand.

As Illuminations started, this couple came and walked around our table and stood directly in front of us, side to side like some kind of human wall. DH was mad. So was DS. Neither of them could see now. I walked up to the couple and kindly explained to them that we were sitting at this table for a reason. So we could see Illuminations. Please move. The man babbled something to me in what sounded like German, and he was making like he couldn’t understand what I was saying. I’m sorry, but I have a hard time believing that you would come to some place like Disney World and not understand a lick of English. Hmmm….whatever. So, I decided to play charades with them and gave them some….errr….hand signals that made them understand we were trying to see and they were in the way. Ah yes, hand gestures...the universal language!

That's exactly the spot DH got into a fight with a drunk Australian guy!

Oh, and bonus points for anyone who catches the phrase that I DIDN’T use at all during our first full day here. Anyone?

Please warn us ahead of time when there will be a test question. I'm going with "Mama poured herself a nice Jack & Coke, before hitting the sack."

Up next...Just you and me, kid....A perfectly Disney Day

Uh oh... DH gets worse and sends the kinder, gentler Lauralee off with cutie pie Michael?