The Return of the Asian-Feb 2010. 4/14-LINK TO PART 2-pg 249

[WendyO]

Wendy - thank you for being so gracious about our hockey win last night. I have a few American friends who have a case of sour grapes and have been letting the world know how displeased they are. Needless to say everybody up here is estatic over the win. They had to close down streets in Toronto because of the crowds of people that were out celebrating.

I can imagine!! After all, hockey is THE sport of Canadians!! It would be like us losing in baseball or something. It's un-American. Ha ha. (is "un-Canadian" a word?) It must have been so crazy over there.

I know it is disappointing to lose, it is just the attitude that some friends have been displaying, it has been a bit distasteful. No need to be a sore loser, I certainly didn't act that way towards them when the US beat Canada last Sunday.

Both teams played a good game - it wasn't malicious or bad sportsmanship, it was just plain good hockey. Sometimes you get a lucky bounce, sometimes you don't. Crosby even said that he just aimed it at the net and didn't even see exactly how it went in, five-hole or not - but just shot at it. So sometimes things just work in your favor. It was like that for the US last time, for Canada this time. That's the way it goes.

I so don't get the sour grapes/sore loser thing.

I saw it as kind of having the best of both worlds. It was a great game. Both teams played well. The US lost, but Sid scored the winning goal. I'm cool with that.

Congrats to Canada!

I agree. I probably knew more players on the Canada team anyway - ha ha ha... and although in the NHL I always go with my team over players, this time I didn't necessarily feel the need that the USA *had* to win the gold. I was happy for my Canadian duckies to win the gold for their country. Especially since it doesn't look like they're winning the cup again this year. Ha ha ha ha.

 

[erika412]

My husband (Middlepat on the Dis) grew up in Canada but has lived in the US for 10+ years. His wife and children are American but he was still rooting for Canada. Of course, I had to cheer "USA" at random points and get my girls to do it too.

Truth be told, I'm glad Canada won. Otherwise, I'd have a mopey Middlepat for a while. And that's no fun.

 

[*Seanaci*]

It's nearly impossible for Terry to get summer off...

Hmmm... Maybe Peepfest can be my first solo adventure...

Do it! Solo would be a blast!

I agree. I probably knew more players on the Canada team anyway - ha ha ha... and although in the NHL I always go with my team over players, this time I didn't necessarily feel the need that the USA *had* to win the gold. I was happy for my Canadian duckies to win the gold for their country. Especially since it doesn't look like they're winning the cup again this year. Ha ha ha ha.

Ditto the bolded, Wendy. I didn't care if the US won gold or not...at least we'd still be gaurunteed a medal!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

I feel compelled to share a Baylor story...
We were all seated apart on a flight to Orlando last May.
As we got off the plane Baylor informed me that he had gotten sick upon landing.
I asked if he was able to use the barf bag.
He replied yes.
I asked if he gave it to the flight attendant.
He said no.
He put it back where he got it.

It was too late at that point to do anything about it.
I guess that's what they get for seating a 10 year old away from his parents.....

As for peep fest or should we say poop fest
it all sounds good to me!

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Chapter 4. A little 2012 poll.

I can't believe I am NOT going to WDW for 2 years or over 2 years!!!!

That said, I think PeepFest 2012 will be a blast and fun for all. Wendy and I were discussing the trip already this morning. I was just doing some price checking for cruises. It's not so bad for someone going solo, but for someone with a family, the prices are pretty expensive IF you factor in a WDW trip as well. So we did a little discussing about possible combinations.

I'd like to get a little poll going about different combinations or what really people would be most interested in. Time of year is pretty set for mid to late June as West Coast schools don't get out until mid-June. So get ready for the Hot, Sweaty Asian to return.

What is PeepFest 2012? Well if you haven't heard already, I will be turning 50 in 2012. Yes, 50. I certainly don't feel my age, but I do remember the 1960s so it's hard to deny my physical age. I want to do a blowout celebration and invite as many interested friends along for the ride. Many of my church friends will also be celebrating their 50th birthdays that year so many are already on board for PeepFest, although they have no idea that's it called PeepFest.

Where will PeepFest take place? At WDW silly-my favorite vacation destination. However, there's also a strong possibility of doing a week on land and then a week on theDisney Cruiseline!!!!! That would be my ultimate vacation. For the WDW portion, I do plan on splurging and getting a one bedroom at either BWV or BCV. That way we'll have a base of operation and somewhere to meet up and hangout.

Questions to all you in DIS land:

Would you do both land/sea?

Prefer land?

Prefer sea?

Can't do June?

Would do land/sea if sea was only 3-4 days?

If there are only a handful of cruise "yes" folks out there, I MAY abandon the cruise or do a 3-4 day instead. As it stands today, here's my itinerary (come on, you thought I didn't have one started already????!!!!!!)

VERY TENTATIVE PLANS:

Option 1:

WDW: June 15th-June 23rdish
DCL: June 23rdish-July 1stish
WDW: July 1st-5th.

Option 2:

WDW: June 15th-Jun 24th
DCL: June 24th-June 28th
WDW: June 28th-July 3rd.

Option 3
WDW: June 15th-July 1st
8 nights at BCV or BWV
8 nights at Pop

Okay let me hear from you guys. I'll get to previous posts later and I WILL do an TR update today at some point.

I have to go and look at those exact dates vs. DH's work schedule. If he gets a promotion between now and then that actually won't be a factor since he will then have plenty of paid vacation leave. But since that is not the case right now I have to look at it from our "right now" perspective.

Well, since we are now DVC owners (I love saying that), the chances of us getting to do land AND sea are actually within reach. However, since we would still be strapped for time, we'd have to do the 3,4 or possibly 5 night cruise. Depending on the number of nights for the cruise would tell us how many nights we can spend at WDW. (have i confused you enough yet?) ALL of this actually depends on the cruise dates. Because if those don't line up properly then we can't do the cruise at all.

Hmmmm, will go look at dates and try to boggle my brain some more.......

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Especially since it doesn't look like they're winning the cup again this year. Ha ha ha ha.

Ouch!

We'd be in for PeepFest 2012 (I'd be celebrating my 41st birthday but don't feel a day over 29!) if Fantasyland was done. Land only, we're definately not a cruise family. End of June works the best for us, exams would be done by then -- so all in all, option 3!

 

[englishrose47]

More important than the big game! Clearly no Canadian blood runs in your veins.

I know it is disappointing to lose, it is just the attitude that some friends have been displaying, it has been a bit distasteful. No need to be a sore loser, I certainly didn't act that way towards them when the US beat Canada last Sunday.

There was a Game ???????Lessa I am just NOT a sports Fan but I am glad that The Saints won for Blue and that the Canadians won for you!!!

 

[englishrose47]

Chapter 4. A little 2012 poll.

I can't believe I am NOT going to WDW for 2 years or over 2 years!!!!

That said, I think PeepFest 2012 will be a blast and fun for all. Wendy and I were discussing the trip already this morning. I was just doing some price checking for cruises. It's not so bad for someone going solo, but for someone with a family, the prices are pretty expensive IF you factor in a WDW trip as well. So we did a little discussing about possible combinations.

I'd like to get a little poll going about different combinations or what really people would be most interested in. Time of year is pretty set for mid to late June as West Coast schools don't get out until mid-June. So get ready for the Hot, Sweaty Asian to return.


What is PeepFest 2012? Well if you haven't heard already, I will be turning 50 in 2012. Yes, 50. I certainly don't feel my age, but I do remember the 1960s so it's hard to deny my physical age. I want to do a blowout celebration and invite as many interested friends along for the ride. Many of my church friends will also be celebrating their 50th birthdays that year so many are already on board for PeepFest, although they have no idea that's it called PeepFest.

Where will PeepFest take place? At WDW silly-my favorite vacation destination. However, there's also a strong possibility of doing a week on land and then a week on theDisney Cruiseline!!!!! That would be my ultimate vacation. For the WDW portion, I do plan on splurging and getting a one bedroom at either BWV or BCV. That way we'll have a base of operation and somewhere to meet up and hangout.

Questions to all you in DIS land:

Would you do both land/sea?

Prefer land?

Prefer sea?

Can't do June?

Would do land/sea if sea was only 3-4 days?

If there are only a handful of cruise "yes" folks out there, I MAY abandon the cruise or do a 3-4 day instead. As it stands today, here's my itinerary (come on, you thought I didn't have one started already????!!!!!!)

VERY TENTATIVE PLANS:

Option 1:

WDW: June 15th-June 23rdish
DCL: June 23rdish-July 1stish
WDW: July 1st-5th.

Option 2:

WDW: June 15th-Jun 24th
DCL: June 24th-June 28th
WDW: June 28th-July 3rd.

Option 3
WDW: June 15th-July 1st
8 nights at BCV or BWV
8 nights at Pop

Okay let me hear from you guys. I'll get to previous posts later and I WILL do an TR update today at some point.

I would do Land ONLY and I will be celebrating my 65th!!!!
Don't think I could splurge so it would be Pop!!! Which part of the 16 days is flexible Although workwise the 15th thru the 24th would be great!!! This is a MUST do for me !!! I will use ALL my 403B if necessary!!!

 

[KathyRN137]

Hi Jordan!

I'm planning to leave the kids at home for PeepFest, so it won't be a full week for me... perhaps a three-to-four-day visit.

DCL sounds dreamy, but I'd prefer Land over Sea; purely for financial reasons. (We're doing our big Christmas Vacation trip 12/11.)

School lets out here on June 21.

If the WDW portion is before that, I'll be solo. Anything after the 21st could be Ed & me!


BTW, I am not a bit surprised that you are working on your itinerary!! This blow-out is going to take lots of planning!


Kathy

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I would do Land ONLY and I will be celebrating my 65th!!!!
Don't think I could splurge so it would be Pop!!! Which part of the 16 days is flexible Although workwise the 15th thru the 24th would be great!!! This is a MUST do for me !!! I will use ALL my 403B if necessary!!!

I'm with Rosie for this one (unless her family goes along) and will also be an early celebration of my 65th too!!

Would only do Land portion and see if I can convince on Rosie to upgrade from POP. If not, will likely splurge on whichever resort has been most recently refurbed.

Not sure about dates, but whatever falls into place will likely work fine for me too.

I'm a lurker most times, but enjoy popping in now and then. Which reminds - think I missed your birthday, Jordan - so a bit belated, but very Happy Birthday wishes. May your year be blessed and may all your wishes come true.

 

[Native NYer]

I like all of the options
There isn't a bad choice in the bunch.

 

[that's nice]

As much as I'd want to take part in my 1st Peep Fest, May, June & the beginning of July is rough for me. I work pretty much every day... financially, I be leaving too much on the table. Maybe I can be part of a Mini Peep Fest someday... or a Pep Fes. OR I can just live vicariously through your TRs.

 

[eandesmom]

Chapter 4. A little 2012 poll.

I can't believe I am NOT going to WDW for 2 years or over 2 years!!!!


Questions to all you in DIS land:

Would you do both land/sea?

maybe, depends on dates and whether we do a cruise or not in '11

Prefer land?

prefer land since we will probably have a 2 year break as well between trips

Prefer sea?

Can't do June?

Would do land/sea if sea was only 3-4 days?

If there are only a handful of cruise "yes" folks out there, I MAY abandon the cruise or do a 3-4 day instead. As it stands today, here's my itinerary (come on, you thought I didn't have one started already????!!!!!!)

VERY TENTATIVE PLANS:

Option 1:

WDW: June 15th-June 23rdish
DCL: June 23rdish-July 1stish
WDW: July 1st-5th.

Option 2:

WDW: June 15th-Jun 24th
DCL: June 24th-June 28th
WDW: June 28th-July 3rd.

Option 3
WDW: June 15th-July 1st
8 nights at BCV or BWV
8 nights at Pop

Okay let me hear from you guys. I'll get to previous posts later and I WILL do an TR update today at some point.

I am really hoping to do this, definitely in my long term plans. I wouldn't see us making it anywhere earlier than the 24-26th depending on snow days and when school gets out. Probably the 26th. Not sure if I want to be away on the 4th (not to mention the crowds) but it's not out of the question.

For us it would really depend on how many vacation days we have and whether we do the cruise in '11 or not as to which order of things would make the most sense and if we'd want land only or not. 3-4 days on the cruise would be best for us though as we will want land for sure as well.

My plan is to be at THV, VWL or BLT but we will see, it will really depend on whether it's a trip for 4 or more!

 

[jordanyosh]

Get some sleep!!

I am surprised it's just you and I here right now, normally we have a few more...

I slept well, but still got up at 8am

You could do like I did all last year- and go through it thinking you are one year younger than you really are. Honest to Pete, I really did!! It was a cool feeling turning 42 again.

I guess I'll be celebrating my 48th for awhile then...

Hi Jordon, I'm coming out of hiding, I have been lurking since Lessa told me about our possible trip in 2012 to celebrate your 50th, if we end up going it will be to celebrate mine as well

Since you asked.... I was surprised and disgusted... When the guy pulled the tampons out of my bag and asked what they were, I was thinking you must be f*#! me, is this guy a moron???, I replied "ugh... they're a tampon, what do you think it is?" I think he was a bit confused, as he probably thought he had found the hidden stash of the day, that would get him some kind of award of something. "he stammered "But…uh…don't they have that…uh…" He pauses, "you know… you can put them back in your bag now" and he hands them over to me . Moran, PERVERT!! UGH MEN!!. Lessa was just about dying of laughter at this point, she said "better you than me" For minute there I thought he was going to ask for they were used. This was about as good as the story about the thong with fur balls I received for Christmas from my Russian neighbor after she found out my husband had left me and that also came along with a mysterious flesh coloured gift???

Great read, by the way... looking forward to meeting you and helping celebrate your/our birthdays 1962 was a great year!

Well to a fellow 1962er!


So honored to have you aboard! I feel like I know you from Lessa's reports.

I feel like I know you're crazy sons too.....

I still can't believe the guy didn't know! but

Thank you I am glad to be back

It was long Indiana is over 6 hours away driving and my weekend was spent in team building sessions so I am glad to be back and be able to relax before WDW

I kept thinking throughout the weekend I wonder how far behind I am on Jordan's TR

Ahh team building..can you schedule one with our church staff...

 

[Sooze]

Just casting my vote here, Jordan!

We will have just been cruising on the Dream in January of 2012, so no cruise for us.

The end of June, early July is completely do-able! I turn 39 on July 1st I sure would LOVE to come hang out with and finally meet you for the big 5-0.

Thanks for thinking of all of us on your special 'big day'!!

 

[hlrababy]

I hope I get to come to this "PeepFest!!" haha

 

[jordanyosh]

I'm guessing that your change cup becomes a tip cup.

Man, I would be STARVING if I only ate breakfast all day. And crabby.

As far as the pooping thing...it's sort of a duality thing...on one hand, you're bummed to have to endure the whole wiping phase a second time. On the other hand, it's nice to get those bowels all cleared out before packing more stuff into them.

1) That change cup saved me 2x. I don't like leaving change for a daily tip, but I'm glad I had it.

2) Lack of food usually makes me woozy.

3) Very true.....

Oy! I don't know how I will ever keep up with this TR!

Even though it wasn't your first choice your room seems like a really good location. I really want to stay in the 80's section if/when I ever stay at Pop again.

Flossing on the plane!?! Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! I've actually seen that before and now I'm kicking myself that I forgot to include that in my TR.

Please stop by whenever you can. Just use the links if you have to.

The Rubik's Cube was awesome!

Maybe it was the same guy!

I have never stayed at POP but it sounds like you got a decent location!

I am so glad I don't have to fly after hearing some of the nasty stories!

Looking forward for more!!

Haven't had a bad location yet.

Flying is definitely a necessary evil.

The answer was yes because he/she will be getting your bags on and off the bus. I'm thinking it's along the lines of a bellhop (is that the right term?) handling your bags.

Thanks for stepping in for me Carissa

Morning jordan i loved the floss story, here is one also.

when i was in 8th grade, and at my church confirmation ceremony where hte pastor asks us the questions, we are in the front few rows, and i hear a weird noise behind me i glance of my shoulder and this guy about in his 70's has his shoes and socks off and is clipping his toe nails. there are just flying around. it took everything i had to not laugh while trying to answer my questions.

IN CHURCH!!!!!


That's just nuts!

ehh why hide the sound let it fly.

I'll keep that in mind next time we're together....

 

[jordanyosh]

Ended up being pancakes so Jeff made them (I burn pancakes) and shopping was just meh but we have lots of time, it was our first outing on looking for a dress for K for my sisters wedding.

Pancakes made by someone else are always good!

I love good pancakes!

LMAO @ the boardshorts.

And I'm not worried about any view really. Honestly, when we go again, we'll be spending most of our time in the parks and resort hopping looking at Christmas decorations. We'll only be sleeping, showering, and eating breakfast at the resort.


Can't wait to read the next update! Hope you got some good sleep in last night!

I slept okay!

I love your attitude about view!

I'm actually gonna update today!

Hey, Jordy! Just wanted to pop in and brag that I am one of the folks who "knew you when..." Even though you have risen to DIS superstardom and have a following larger than RPatz, you have remained the same Jordan we all know and love. You're still keepin' it real with your peeps, drool, and bathroom ratings. As you know, I am not the most consistent TR reader (much less writer!), but I"ll be here now and then to keep up with your adventures.

And let me just say, when you tell us you wanted to take us along with you on your journey, I am so glad you also meant taking into the bathroom with you. Getting to hear the details of your bidness is one of the highlights of my day. I, too, hate the second coming of the #2. I find this is most common after a night of too much beer.

Heather!!!!

Just glad you check in every now and then!

Don't you have a trip coming up?

I didn't drink too much beer on the trip..

Oh and more restroom fodder coming up....

 

[jordanyosh]

I remember that same concept when I got back. Unfortunately, 2-3 times a week wound up being once every 2-3 weeks. But not to worry, DIS’ers are kind and patient lot.

We'll see how it turns out!

That is irritating.

Life!

Noooooooooooooooo! I saw that many nights after evening EMH and was bummed every time.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Gardetto’s. Love it!

I seemed to miss last call alot at Pop...for food that is.

I have an update about Gardetto's

Awesome! See what happens we expand our Horizons? Reality goes Soarin above our expectations!

Master Punster.

Seeing as how you were on West Coast time, that’s not too bad. Looking forward to more my friend.

I was dead tired....

 

[LilAnn]

wow, I worked all weekend and logged back in to find 20-something pages to read! You sure have had all the luck with your flying companions!