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

[jordanyosh]

Jordy, I hope everything is OK on the family front....now your concerning me.

oh nothing to be worried about just the usual family dysfunction...mostly on my part.

Thanks for the concern though

 

[Millie12591]

oh nothing to be worried about just the usual family dysfunction...mostly on my part.

Thanks for the concern though

Uh oh! What Jordy thing did you do this time?
Of course I would be concerned.

 

[All7OfUs]

I hope your neck begins to feel better.....thanks for hanging in there....

Thanks so much, Jordan! About 75% of the way there. If Peepfest really pans out for me, I'd be up for planning a Meet at the Ditch for a margharita! I'll know more after we get settled back in the States... Just got hooked up with the ning account-

 

[jordanyosh]

Chapter 9. Chonies LIVE!

okay as a review...it's time to make your guess......which chonies did I wear on this day:

Answer is coming up shortly.

When we last left off, we (Winkers, DJay and I) were headed back to Pop to rest up before our DisMeet dinner. If you recall:

Saturday, February 6th, 2010.

So we left Epcot and were back at the resort around 4:00pm. I think we decided to take a cab to dinner at The Wave--brave choice I know, but it gave us a chance to relax before dinner. Dinner was scheduled at 5:35pm so we figured we'd meet up at 5:15pm. I tried to nap, but turned on the tube and plopped down on the germ infested comforter. I had to turn to the weather channel because I was very interested in the temps/weather for my Typhoon Lagoon day. As long as the temp was over 70 and it was only scheduled to be showery, then I would probably head over. Phew, the forecast for Tuesday was still at about 72 and showers in the afternoon. Typhoon Lagoon is a go!

I actually think I fell asleep for 15 minutes, but was woken up by BlueyedGirl at around 5pm saying they were already heading over to the Wave. I said we'd catch a cab and be over shortly. I got up and changed and then called winkers and we met in the lobby. We went out to catch a cab, but had to wait til one came. It was chilly outside so we went back in to wait:

Now if you're reading Winker's TR, then you know she has bad luck with cabs. We had an unfortunate and long ride to Kona Cafe that morning. If you want to read about that ride click the link:

Click here for Winker's cab story!

So as soon as we got in the van/cab, I found myself a bit nervous about what may happen during THIS cab ride..

As soon as we got in the cab and were on our way, Blue texts me and says that they are already seated. I texted back and said we were in transit and would be there as soon as possible. Fortunately, this cab ride went off without a hitch and we were at the CR in no time at all..

The Wave is on the first floor of the CR and has a cool looking entrance that I don't have a picture of.. We met up with Blue and family and Rosie. They gave out gifts which I didn't have to give out myself... (did I miss that memo?) and we ordered dinner. We were all on the DDP, but I ordered soup in addition to my meal. Let me just say this now. I LOVE soup. I've loved soup since I was a little kid. My favorite Campbell's is Campbell's Chunky Steak and Potato Soup. I also like Progresso Lentil soup (Gas-o-rama). Don't you love the Pop tops they now have...am I rambling about soup? I also worked at Souplantation/SweetTomatoes for 12 years...I was in food heaven everyday.... If the soup is cream based, well...you know what happens to me, but I like soup so much that I'll sometimes sacrifice the rest of my day to have a bowl of...Broccoli Cheddar soup....

ANYWAYS....I ordered this Tomato soup....It was amazing. AMAZING. I think I made Cherie (blue) try it.

Dinner came. Many of us ordered the Filet. It was quite good. I think we all forgot to take food pix. so out the cameras came and one woulda thought a celebrity was walking through the restaurant the flashes were coming so fast...

Here are some people photos because after all they're more important than the food:

Oops sorry....soup picture again. did I mention how good this soup was?

Here is a pic of Cherie and Rosie

And the previously posted group pic:

Dessert came out. I liked the Cheesecake, but was underwhelmed with the other two

Of course, really nothing could beat:

After we settled the tab, I called Wendy to see where they were at. They were up in the room and said to come on up. So we left the restaurant and headed out into the lobby:

I had forgotten to take my chonie picture of the day (a theme that would come up again and again). So I grabbed Winkers and told her to take a picture of me the the chonies of the day....Which ones were they and do I drop trow to show you..............

Real life stuff

Families are dysfunctional each in their own way. My family is no different. I have a SIL that is "special". She is very negative and uses every opportunity to ridicule my family's beliefs and whatever else she can think of. My parents are very gracious and accepting, me--not so much. It just takes so much effort to be around her. I have only ever stood up to her once and that's because she was slamming our faith in front of my parents--not cool. My mom was impressed that I took a stand. She was at that family gathering last week, but as you can see-not in any of my pictures. I was also supposed to join them for lunch along with my parents on Friday, but just couldn't muster the energy to deal with so much negativity on my day off....I wish I could be around her, but she just says things that are hurtful..anyways just a little side note into my family.

On a happier note, here's a link to something that's happening with my dad. He was interviewed for the San Diego State University Alumni Newsletter regarding him receiving an honorary degree. Here's the link:

Article regarding my dad.

I had a busy weekend. Bible Study Friday night. Church Custodian duties Saturday day. Youth Core dinner, Youth meeting....Church......I was wiped out by Sunday afternoon. I got home about 2:45pm and was OUT by 3pm...I woke up around 7pm....now I'm wide awake. I'm talking right now to one of the friends I visited last year in China....

Click here for next installment.

 

[jordanyosh]

Uh oh! What Jordy thing did you do this time?
Of course I would be concerned.

It's what I didn't do....

thanks...

 

[jordanyosh]

Thanks so much, Jordan! About 75% of the way there. If Peepfest really pans out for me, I'd be up for planning a Meet at the Ditch for a margharita! I'll know more after we get settled back in the States... Just got hooked up with the ning account-

Margaritas....mmmmmm....tequila and I have a very love/hate relationship.

thanks for joining the ning site....

 

[pooh'smate]

Great update. That soup does look really good. Sorry about your sil. I thought that was a great article. Your father sounds fascinating. I love history and recently watched Faces of America and learned on that show that some of Kristi Yamaguchi's family was interred at Poston. Her father talked about the heat and the dust storms (he was only 5 when they were interred there). Sorry to ramble on.

 

[jordanyosh]

Great update. That soup does look really good. Sorry about your sil. I thought that was a great article. Your father sounds fascinating. I love history and recently watched Faces of America and learned on that show that some of Kristi Yamaguchi's family was interred at Poston. Her father talked about the heat and the dust storms (he was only 5 when they were interred there). Sorry to ramble on.

My family never really talked too much about that time in their lives....

In fact, I don't think I remember that my dad went to San Diego State.

 

[pooh'smate]

My family never really talked too much about that time in their lives....

She said hers never did either but they took her father back to Poston for the first time since they left and she said it was the first time she had ever heard some of the stories.

 

[All7OfUs]

By the looks of the soup and croudettes that went with, along with dessert, I'd say, I'd have been satisfied with only those. I'm a light eater, preferring to eat more times, but smaller portions. Glad you liked it! I'd so much rather have a GREAT small meal than a huge pile of so-so gunk. Looks like you're a fellow med. rare kind of guy...


Yeah, every family has its issues. I have a sister that I totally can't relate to as well. Best to just steer clear than rehash the same old stuff every time. I make the obligatory phone call once every few months, but just can never seem to muster the emotional strenghth to call more often. Sorry, it has to be this way, Jordan; truly, I do understand.

Chonies: I'm guessing the green plaid. And I'd say there's a pretty good chance you drop the drawers.

Glad you're getting some resty catch-up!!

 

[jordanyosh]

She said hers never did either but they took her father back to Poston for the first time since they left and she said it was the first time she had ever heard some of the stories.

My dad is going to a Poston reunion next month....not many folks his age left.

 

[pooh'smate]

My dad is going to a Poston reunion next month....not many folks his age left.

No there are not. I had a friend of the family who was an honorary grandfather to me and he installed the love of history in me. I regret now not asking my own grandparents about our history. I think it is important to pass down our heritage.

 

[jordanyosh]

By the looks of the soup and croudettes that went with, along with dessert, I'd say, I'd have been satisfied with only those. I'm a light eater, preferring to eat more times, but smaller portions. Glad you liked it! I'd so much rather have a GREAT small meal than a huge pile of so-so gunk. Looks like you're a fellow med. rare kind of guy...

I was pretty stuffed by the time dessert came along. I'm more of a salty kind of guy rather than a sweets type of guy....I like blood with my meat...

Yeah, every family has its issues. I have a sister that I totally can't relate to as well. Best to just steer clear than rehash the same old stuff every time. I make the obligatory phone call once every few months, but just can never seem to muster the emotional strenghth to call more often. Sorry, it has to be this way, Jordan; truly, I do understand.

I get along with my brothers fortunately. We just don't talk that much.

Chonies: I'm guessing the green plaid. And I'd say there's a pretty good chance you drop the drawers.

If I did....people went screaming from the CR lobby.

Glad you're getting some resty catch-up!!

I hope I can sleep in....

 

[jordanyosh]

No there are not. I had a friend of the family who was an honorary grandfather to me and he installed the love of history in me. I regret now not asking my own grandparents about our history. I think it is important to pass down our heritage.

My grandparents would talk about the internment if we asked, but they wouldn' t just bring it up.

My parents talk more about their past and our family history more now....

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Dinner did look good. Good company and good food.

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

Love the taxi cab pic

That tomato soup looks so good! Tomato is my favorite kind of soup so I will have to go there at some point!

Sorry about your SIL every family has a downer

Congrats to your dad!

 

[coteau_chick]

Great update, Jordan. Don't feel bad about not bringing gifts. It a woman thing. I bet Winkers and Blue's husbands wouldn't have done that on their own. It sure looks like ya'll had fun. My favorite soup is the potato soup at Johnny Carinos. I know you didn't drop your pants and show your cronies. We have a negative person in our family too Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it gets so annoying.

I wanted to tell you that my dad and I are going to California. Most likely in September. Faron won two plane tickets anywhere in the contintinal USA. Well we can't plan a trip now so we gave the tickets to my daddy. He said he wants to go to California. My mom never goes anywhere so he asked me to go with him. I said yes, so I will be planning the trip because we have until the end of March to book the flights. We will go in September for my birthday. God willing. He wants to go to Disneyland and I want to see the big red wood trees. You will have to tell me what is a must do over there. I also would like it if we could meet up with you, too bad "Aunt Betty" can't come.

 

[All7OfUs]

Me too, Jordan; I'd pick an appie over dessert 99% of the time!

 

[shannon47142]

What a fantastic article!!! and what a thrill for your dad and family--thanks for sharing the story

 

[coteau_chick]

Great update, Jordan. Don't feel bad about not bringing gifts. It a woman thing. I bet Winkers and Blue's husbands wouldn't have done that on their own. It sure looks like ya'll had fun. My favorite soup is the potato soup at Johnny Carinos. I know you didn't drop your pants and show your cronies. We have a negative person in our family too Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it gets so annoying.

I wanted to tell you that my dad and I are going to California. Most likely in September. Faron won two plane tickets anywhere in the contintinal USA. Well we can't plan a trip now so we gave the tickets to my daddy. He said he wants to go to California. My mom never goes anywhere so he asked me to go with him. I said yes, so I will be planning the trip because we have until the end of March to book the flights. We will go in September for my birthday. God willing. He wants to go to Disneyland and I want to see the big red wood trees. You will have to tell me what is a must do over there. I also would like it if we could meet up with you, too bad "Aunt Betty" can't come.

GUESS WHAT
I just talked to my mom and she said Aunt Betty found out about our trip and she wants to go. She said she doesn't care if it takes her last penny if we are going to California she is coming too .