Before we begin the expedition of a lifetime, we opt to ride "Dinosaur". Was this previously called Countdown To Extinction or is my sieve like memory failing me? The Dinosaur area was empty and the line was minimal. We figure "What the hey?"
"Dinosaur" is actually quite jerky. They are not kidding when they warn guests with neck and/or back problems to please refrain from riding. Luckily, the 3 of us are able bodied. (I am overlooking RS's back issues b/c he is a tough cowboy and no stinkin' WDW ride is gonna hold him back)
I guess "Dinosaur" is considered a thrill ride, although there are no corkscrews or spirals or steep hills waiting to plummet you to your death. "Dinosaur" is more like a thrill ride on Valium or Ativan or Vistaril or oh oh Versed! Yes! Versed says the babynurse. If you are a roller coaster junkie (such as myself) this ride will seem extremely tame (i.e. lame-ish) If you are a thrill ride novice, then this is a good place to start. Heckfire, if Peej can ride it ANYBODY can.
Being the sweet, angelic, well behaved, never do anything wrong guests that we are, we will share our ride photo with the group.
Heh heh

Ya never know what a bbn, a Peej, and a cowboy might do.
Uh oh. Is that security? Does that guy look angry? We surmise that leaving NOW might be a grand idea. Exit stage left.
Heeeeey. Let's stop
(duck) into this gift shop for a sec, K? *Whew* I think we lost him.
I know the baby babynurses have enough souvenirs, but I can't resist glancing around real quick like. OHHHHH! I spy with my little eye a Hannah Montana shirt! Back when this TR started, my dd really liked Hannah Montana. She still plays the cd's on occasion, but she has moved onward and upward to much cooler, or should I say hotter, celebrities such as Gerard Butler, Johnny Depp, and her latest, Shia LeBouef aka Indiana Jones Jr.
At any rate, I had been searching for a H.M. t-shirt since we arrived at WDW. Let's recap, shall we?
Where in WDW would you expect to find a Hannah Montana shirt? Magic Kingdom? No. MGM? No. Epcot? No. Animal Kingdom next to the "Dinosaur" ride? PREZACKLY!

Perfectly logical? whatever
The fact remains that I found a H.M. shirt. Yayness. But what size should I get? Hmmmm. Whose body shape does dd most resemble? Her flesh and blood mother, the young hotT college chick or the cowboy?
RonStoppable was thrilled to be our t-shirt model. Thrilled beyond belief even.

At the counter, I discover CHOCOLATE. By now, you TR readers are all too familiar with my food obsession. Do NOT think for one moment that chocolate was not purchased. It was and it was thoroughly enjoyed.
Sidenote: I am going to throw in a little tidbit of information that I learned. I am adding it now because for some reason it just popped into my brain to include it now. Howler monkeys were previously mentioned in my last installment.As their name suggests, vocal communication forms an important part of their social behavior. Specifically, the name comes from their distinctive loud barking whoop they make, which can be heard over considerable distances. (As correctly pointed out by William Henry Hudson in his novel Green Mansions, "howler" is a misnomer since the male's voice sounds rather like a powerful roar; female vocalisations sound like a pig's grunt). They have an enlarged basihyal or hyoid bone which helps them make their loud sound.
They are considered the loudest land animal. (and I thought my redhead held that record. hee hee) According to Guiness Book of World Record it can be heard clearly for 3 miles. I am always happy to interject with vital information. I copied that info b/c it was said so eloquently, but I like to share my newly found knowledge with the group. Oh and I like to share pictures....
that are not of me. AND NO THIS IS NOT A PICTURE OF ME!!!!
Educating TR readers here on the dis: Just Another Service I Offer. Or was that Sarcasm? Or was that sunshine and pixie dust blown up your.........forget it.
This installment is short because it is all I have time for AND I am waiting for PJ to catch up. I am working on another installment though. I know, I know, dry your eyes and be strong. Afterall a little bit of babynurse goes a long way.