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[karajeboo]

OK, so it's a Chamber of Commerce day in central Florida, we head to the boat dock from DHS, hoping to catch a ride over to Epcot, and there is the boat, just waiting for us.

It's like we stroll down the ramp, and the captain is unrolling the red carpet, bowing, welcoming us with a "We've been waiting for you, Jeff and Kara" kind of feeling. Well, in my own warped mind.

Cause once we hop on the boat and settle our butts into the oh, so comfy seats, prop my feet up on the lap of the gentleman sitting next to me, and recline into the waiting arms of the stranger to the other side, I realize that this boat was NOT waiting for us.

Because we wait. And wait. And wait. Until the boat is full.

It only makes sense - we're there at an off time of year, no sense running the boats with only a few people aboard. And I'm at Disney, so I have no complaints.

Until I watch people who are heading to the boat dock. Some of them see the boat waiting, and they run, jog, hop, cartwheel, whatever it takes to pick up the pace and get there.

Then there are those who have the uppity attitude that the boat will wait for THEM! This irks me. Not much irks me in Disney, but this is rude, and rudeness deserves an irk from Kara.

So as we wait and watch the rushers and the irkers coming to the boat, I see a sweet little old couple who are trying their darnedest to rush to the boat. But they are hobbling as fast as they can, and right when they get to the top of the ramp, the captain pulls the ropes off and with a flip of his nose, off we go.

I felt soooo bad for these folks, cause I knew that they had a 15-20 minute wait for the next boat. And here we'd waited for the irkers all this time, and this sweet little couple, trying so hard to rush and make the boat, gets left behind.

I wanted to yell out, "don't forget the old people!!!!" but I knew I'd get some eyerolls, and after all, I will be there someday too. But I didn't know the PC term for it - maybe Youth Challenged? Anywho......

We finally pulled off, much to the chagrin of my youth challenged friends back at the dock..... see? I can't let this go! It was pitiful!

20 minutes.

For anyone wondering, that's how long it takes.

No, not that!!!! Y'all are warped! I meant the boat ride from DHS to Epcot.

We hopped out at the Beach Club/Yacht Club dock, and strolled over to the International Gateway at Epcot. We beat the boat by a mile, cause they still had to stop at BW, and leave more of the Youth Challenged stranded. I think this captain had issues..... Or am I the one with issues? It's a question I ask myself every day.....

Once in Epcot, it was time for a bit o brew.

Now if you've read any of my other TRs you know that when in UK, I tend to speak the language. After all, I'm bilingual. I can speak American AND English. Well, technically trilingual, cause I can speak Southern, too.

Ally usually gives me nice shove in the gut when I start speaking the queen's english, even though I sound more like My Fair Lady BEFORE the transformation. Jeff just walks ahead of me. FAR ahead of me.

So I head into the Rose and Crown pub to pick up some adult beverages for Jeff and I, as he takes Ally to get signed up for the Kim Possible Adventure. I go IN R&C so I can use my handy Tables in Wonderland card, and get a cool 20% off my bevvies in there.

Continued next post because Disboard decided to submit replay before I was ready..... <ahem>

 

[karajeboo]

OK, DISboards is goofy - just submitted my reply before I was ready....

So as I'm in R&C, I strike up a conversation with a couple of ladies sitting at the bar. I think they had unloaded their DHs somewhere with the kids, too.

Next thing I know, Jeff is calling me - not concerned about me, of course, but where was his beer???

So out I went to meet back up with Jeff and Ally. She had her pass for Kim Possible one hour later, so we decided to just stroll the World Showcase for awhile.

Now I will NEVER complain about being stuck in World Showcase. It is my favorite place in all of Disney. I want to live here. No, not in Orlando. IN World Showcase, preferably Italy, Norway, Germany or UK. Maybe Morroco. Seriously. I know, I have issues. It's been discussed already, so let's move on....

The streets of UK...

As we took our pints o ale (use the accent!) and made our way out o the UK, we ran into these lovely ladies....

Alice was very charming, lots of fun!!! I think she was still doped up from her trip to Wonderland, if ya get my drift.....

And to Ally, she is Allison Wonderland, as though that is first and last name. I guess because my Ally wants the connection. And anytime I think of Alice and a connection, well, it's not good thoughts. Again, the "trip" down the rabbit hole......

I mean seriously, what is her fascination with Ally's shoes? I was waiting for her to ask me to go buy her some Doritos so she could satisfy her munchies...

Here we have Alice saying, "you know, that reminds me of the time I played croquet with the Queen of Hearts......" Mmmm hmmmm, any of YOU ever played croquet with the queen of hearts, and eaten a whole bag of Doritos?

Next up we ran into the ever proper Mary Poppins (you MUST say Poppins with the accent, it's fun!). The last time we saw MP, she was a snoot. Not proper, just snooty. This time she WAS Mary Poppins. Believe me, the proper Miss Poppins is no Dorito eater.

She really is practically perfect (pronounce puhfect) in every way.

As we headed out of UK, and over the bridge, my pint o ale, became a cup of beer, and it was empty. Not to worry, we're making our way into France and the much coveted Gran Marnier Slushy!!!!!

But first, who is that hiding out over in the gardens???

This is about the third time we've seen Princess Aurora here, and each time, there is nobody around! Love it! Sil vous plait! We're in France now, drop the English accent and catch up! Geez!

France.....

Up next, the OH SO COOL Kim Possible Adventure!!!!

 

[CRdisMom]

the time in OH is doing you some good. Love the update

 

[TigerKat]

"don't forget the old people".......

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

#1 - Cake is Amazing, Martha! You continue to impress.
#2 - Jeff was calling to make sure you didn't DRINK his beer - not to see where it was!
#3 - Kara Jean.... Where is that evil icon at?

#4 - you always crack me up - it has got to be a hoot to just walk around with you!

 

[MaryAz]

Just found this report-going back to read the others. You are very funny and a great narator. Also love the pics. Hope to meet you in May!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

The FAVORITE daughter, huh??? Maybe that is true, since I am the pretty, talented, nice, considerate, thoughtful, fun daughter!!!

Well, I won't be too hard on you, since you are free room and board whenever we come to Disney!!

My first post...and I am obviously have waaaayy too much fun with the smileys.

It's a good thing you work from home, KJ, or the things I could say while you were here in OH, in the 40 degree weather...(what was she thinking coming here for spring break?!?) The KJ is for Kara Jean, her first and middle name. I don't think I have ever called her Kara.

I have to admit, I have been a DL for some time now...a Disney Lurker. It's really kind of creepy. I have read all these posts and my sister tells me about all of you, I almost feel like I already know you!

Glad to finally be on!!!

Welcome! It's great to "meet" you. Maybe you can explain Kara to all of us? Okay, on 2nd thought, don't - it's way more fun to keep guessing!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Kara! I'm all caught up. I was just looking at your pics and telling Jim that we don't take time to appreciate the side streets in WS enough. We are always in a rush to something, I don't know.

I love your comments about Allyson Wonderland! She does look a little "munchie" and what's with her bangs?

As for Ms. Poppins, I'm pretty sure you met an imposter - THIS is the real one:

She said, "spit spot" and "cheerio!"

 

[karajeboo]

the time in OH is doing you some good. Love the update

Did I mention the snow on the ground? This isn't what I call "spring break."

"don't forget the old people".......

I know! It was so pitiful! I really think Captain Sociopath did it on purpose - but if he would have waited for them, 20 other people would have zoomed past them and then the boat would have been too full. But still.....

#1 - Cake is Amazing, Martha! You continue to impress.
#2 - Jeff was calling to make sure you didn't DRINK his beer - not to see where it was!
#3 - Kara Jean.... Where is that evil icon at?

#4 - you always crack me up - it has got to be a hoot to just walk around with you!

#1 - thank you
#2 - you're probably right!
#3 - don't push it.....
#4 - some days it's a hoot just to BE me!

Just found this report-going back to read the others. You are very funny and a great narator. Also love the pics. Hope to meet you in May!

Thank you! And yes, I'll be there with bells on! Or maybe just a lime green t-shirt. Then again, bells sound fun!

Welcome! It's great to "meet" you. Maybe you can explain Kara to all of us? Okay, on 2nd thought, don't - it's way more fun to keep guessing!

Don't encourage her.... Even she will never know what lurks in the mind of her sister.....

Hi Kara! I'm all caught up. I was just looking at your pics and telling Jim that we don't take time to appreciate the side streets in WS enough. We are always in a rush to something, I don't know.

I love your comments about Allyson Wonderland! She does look a little "munchie" and what's with her bangs?

As for Ms. Poppins, I'm pretty sure you met an imposter - THIS is the real one:

She said, "spit spot" and "cheerio!"

Is that the same MP? She looks the same but with a plumper face in your pic. Maybe a little nutrisystem before my pic? Ours said spit spot and all that English stuff too! I pulled out the handy dandy American/English dictionary to translate.

 

[heaven2dc]

Now I will NEVER complain about being stuck in World Showcase. It is my favorite place in all of Disney. I want to live here. No, not in Orlando. IN World Showcase, preferably Italy, Norway, Germany or UK. Maybe Morroco. Seriously. I know, I have issues. It's been discussed already, so let's move on....

The streets of UK...

I want to live in the little flat on the second floor of building on the end (I could sit on the roof top and watch the British Invasion anytime I wished!) I agree with you - wouldn't it be wonderful to live "in" Epcot?!!

 

[CRdisMom]

Glad to hear that the sister is now on board. LOVE IT!!!

If there isn't snow on spring break it isn't spring. How soon you silly southerners forget.

 

[jmskinner]

This should be fun having your sister on board.

If it helps that you are seeing snow, it is only 62 here in Sunny Florida now and since we are further south than you live, I'm sure it is colder your way.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Glad to hear that the sister is now on board. LOVE IT!!!

If there isn't snow on spring break it isn't spring. How soon you silly southerners forget.

Now listen here Laura there should be NO SNOW here in April - or even March for that matter. We've already planted flowers and everything!

Kara - glad to see your DS is here to keep you straight - and man is that a task for her to have!

And what is up with Alice? I'm not that familiar with the story - is that her being in character, or was she really that much of a space cadet?

 

[karajeboo]

I want to live in the little flat on the second floor of building on the end (I could sit on the roof top and watch the British Invasion anytime I wished!) I agree with you - wouldn't it be wonderful to live "in" Epcot?!!

I KNOW!!!! Wouldn't that be the best???? And R&C across the street, your backyard would be, well, EPCOT!!! How cool would that be! All the kids would want to hang out at your house!!!!

Glad to hear that the sister is now on board. LOVE IT!!!

If there isn't snow on spring break it isn't spring. How soon you silly southerners forget.

Glad I've forgotten. It snowed all day today! We had about an inch this morning, then it melted, then snowed another inch! I miss Florida and all the snakes, lizards, skinks, mammoth spiders, armadillos, wild boar running down the street, wild turkeys in my yard. Oh, yeah, and Jeff, too!

This should be fun having your sister on board.

If it helps that you are seeing snow, it is only 62 here in Sunny Florida now and since we are further south than you live, I'm sure it is colder your way.

I didn't check but I'm guessing we must have been in the upper 50's today. Again, it beats the heck out of the white flaky stuff - and no, I'm NOT talking about my sister!

Now listen here Laura there should be NO SNOW here in April - or even March for that matter. We've already planted flowers and everything!

Kara - glad to see your DS is here to keep you straight - and man is that a task for her to have!

And what is up with Alice? I'm not that familiar with the story - is that her being in character, or was she really that much of a space cadet?

OK, see above for sister comment.... As for Alice (aka Allyson Wonderland), that would be ME taking liberties with my story telling. I have no earthly idea what she was actually saying, but it looked like she was really going on about her trip down the rabbit hole. Let's just say that Louis Carroll and Dr Seuss may have partaken of the same drinking fountain, or they didn't inhale ala Bill Clinton. Get it?

 

[Sue88]

Can I be your neighbor and live in World Showcase too?!?

That would be so lovely and magical.

 

[alan_renfroe]

Then there are those who have the uppity attitude that the boat will wait for THEM! This irks me. Not much irks me in Disney, but this is rude, and rudeness deserves an irk from Kara.

I'm with ya, sister. Irks away!

Now if you've read any of my other TRs you know that when in UK, I tend to speak the language. After all, I'm bilingual. I can speak American AND English. Well, technically trilingual, cause I can speak Southern, too.

What a coincidence! I am trilingual also! Wow....small world.

Next thing I know, Jeff is calling me - not concerned about me, of course, but where was his beer???

Okay, I resemble this remark. Jeff & I will be at the bar if you need us.

 

[karajeboo]

Can I be your neighbor and live in World Showcase too?!?

That would be so lovely and magical.

Seriously. My life would be complete. But ONLY if I could somehow incorporate free dining into my new life!

I'm with ya, sister. Irks away!



What a coincidence! I am trilingual also! Wow....small world.



Okay, I resemble this remark. Jeff & I will be at the bar if you need us.

People don't understand us southerners. And I'm a <gasp> Yankee transplant, so I really don't fit in anywhere anymore! But I can "y'all" with the best of 'em! In fact, I'm fixing to get my y'all on this morning just to irritate my sister!

Funny story - Ally has been in speech therapy since kindergarten, but was just dismissed cause she's so much improved! BUT, back in kindergarten, she was taking German classes in school. So here she is, a southern belle, complete with all the southern jargon and accent, with a lisp, speaking German to my parents in Ohio by phone. Oh, and did I mention the chipmunk voice she has? It was nearly impossible to ever understand her over the phone!

As for Jeff worried about his beer....... see, now HE could have gone and got the drink, right? But noooooooo, he was too wrapped up in Kim Possible, that red headed little tart! So basically, I'm the smart one. My beer was icy cold when I got it. His? Not so much after my conversation in R&C.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Kara, that is funny that she had a german accent. Nicolas was really REALLY into Thomas & Kipper on Sprout, so for about 6 months, he had an English accent going. It was so funny! "Mummy, can I have some sweeties" with the sing in the voice and everything.

You know, I have never been a y'aller. I'm a big you guys - maybe that is from my stay in VA? When I do it now, I totally blame it on you Kara!

Off to pack.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Did I mention the snow on the ground? This isn't what I call "spring break."

It's snowing here tonight,too.


Thank you! And yes, I'll be there with bells on! Or maybe just a lime green t-shirt. Then again, bells sound fun!

I thought it was a lime green thong

Don't encourage her.... Even she will never know what lurks in the mind of her sister.....



Is that the same MP? She looks the same but with a plumper face in your pic. Maybe a little nutrisystem before my pic? Ours said spit spot and all that English stuff too! I pulled out the handy dandy American/English dictionary to translate.

Maybe. I thought yours looked older when I posted, but it WAS 2 years ago, and Nutrisystem can do that to a person. I think it is the same one.

 

[chepic]

So as we wait and watch the rushers and the irkers coming to the boat, I see a sweet little old couple who are trying their darnedest to rush to the boat. But they are hobbling as fast as they can, and right when they get to the top of the ramp, the captain pulls the ropes off and with a flip of his nose, off we go.

I felt soooo bad for these folks, cause I knew that they had a 15-20 minute wait for the next boat. And here we'd waited for the irkers all this time, and this sweet little couple, trying so hard to rush and make the boat, gets left behind.

I wanted to yell out, "don't forget the old people!!!!" but I knew I'd get some eyerolls, and after all, I will be there someday too. But I didn't know the PC term for it - maybe Youth Challenged? Anywho......

We finally pulled off, much to the chagrin of my youth challenged friends back at the dock..... see? I can't let this go! It was pitiful!

I get what your saying!!! Although it is usually my husband and I running with child in tow yelling don't leave without us, and then of course they do, and then of course the frustration builds and I have tears streaming down my face as the bus/boat/monarail pulls off........Sorry, I got carried away!