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[Muushka]

Hey Groupies... I am feeling a little out of sorts today. I just found out that last night, there was a shooting where I grew up near my parents house. A father shot and his 19 year old daughter, 21 year old son, his wife, the family dog and then turned the gun on himself. The wife and son are in the hospital now, but everyone else has been killed.

The girl graduated with my younger sister.... She played basketball with her. They weren't very close - but it's really messing with my head. My brother is 24, my sister 19 and they only lived a few miles away. It's just hitting really close to home. Ugh.

This reminds me of what we were talking about with Bagsmom a while back about her friend. I am so happy it wasn't someone close to us but then I feel guilty for being so relieved.

Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. Sorry for being such a downer, but I can't stop thinking about it today.

Such a sad story. I'm so sorry.
Like luv2sleep, suicide has also touched our family.

 

[Corinne]

Sly love the photos!! Thanks for sharing! I really like the black and white shot! They are all gorgeous!

Side note....there are surrey bikes at the WL

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Friday and Happy Weekend to you great folks!!!!

Even though me and CaptD have to work the weekend(not Sun., got to have the day of rest that God provided)of our own choosing, its for a worthy cause, cause we like going to WDW

OK, I know we have thrown this out before, but we have some newer groupies(not to say that us "older"groupies cant participate as well)that have never played along. Here it is...a vs. game. Name a favorite restaurant vs. another fave(or not fave)and tell the reason why you like that fave better...Here goes!!

50sPTC vs. Sci-Fi
50sPTC...This a must have among my family members every trip. Maybe its the nostalgia, love the food and the PB&J milkshakes , def. have to have one of those

 

[bagsmom]

Hey Groupies... I am feeling a little out of sorts today. I just found out that last night, there was a shooting where I grew up near my parents house. A father shot and his 19 year old daughter, 21 year old son, his wife, the family dog and then turned the gun on himself. The wife and son are in the hospital now, but everyone else has been killed.

The girl graduated with my younger sister.... She played basketball with her. They weren't very close - but it's really messing with my head. My brother is 24, my sister 19 and they only lived a few miles away. It's just hitting really close to home. Ugh.

This reminds me of what we were talking about with Bagsmom a while back about her friend. I am so happy it wasn't someone close to us but then I feel guilty for being so relieved.

Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. Sorry for being such a downer, but I can't stop thinking about it today.

I just poked my head in today and saw this. I'm so sorry.... I totally get how this is messing with your head. I'll send up a few prayers for that poor family.

We are good here. Just VERY busy!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Ugggg - another smokey day here. It's been ongoing this past week earlier from a fire just over the mountains and now from a fire that started up close to Yosemite a couple of days ago. It's a nasty one and spewing out all kinds of smoke and we're even getting ash here in Reno. The air smells completely smokey and I feel like allergies are kicking up big time. Fingers are crossed that some rain might pass over that area and help the firefighters out! (if anyone's interested here's a link to the fire. It's nasty but thankfully isn't currently threatening the beautiful Yosemite Park Valley - Rim Fire near Yosemite

Name a favorite restaurant vs. another fave(or not fave)and tell the reason why you like that fave better...Here goes!!
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I decided to do a controversial comparison - perhaps it's because I'm fuzzy from the smoke.

Whispering Canyon vs. Trails End

Trails End

I love the old original at FW and looking at all of the decor. We also have come to like the ala cart lunch menu although DH wasn't a fan at the start - however they had removed our 2 favorite items last May! The fried green tomato sandwich for me and the chicken and waffles for DH. UPDATE - this led me to check the menu on all ears which was updated as of July and the chicken and waffles are back!!! DH will be very happy! We figured they'd be getting quite a few complaints over removing such an iconic plate there. It's a peaceful boat ride over and a peaceful atmosphere with good food we enjoy and after lunch we go visit the horses and CM's at the stables.

 

[sleepydog25]

Ugggg - another smokey day here. It's been ongoing this past week earlier from a fire just over the mountains and now from a fire that started up close to Yosemite a couple of days ago. It's a nasty one and spewing out all kinds of smoke and we're even getting ash here in Reno. The air smells completely smokey and I feel like allergies are kicking up big time. Fingers are crossed that some rain might pass over that area and help the firefighters out! (if anyone's interested here's a link to the fire. It's nasty but thankfully isn't currently threatening the beautiful Yosemite Park Valley - Rim Fire near Yosemite



I decided to do a controversial comparison - perhaps it's because I'm fuzzy from the smoke.

Whispering Canyon vs. Trails End

Trails End

I love the old original at FW and looking at all of the decor. We also have come to like the ala cart lunch menu although DH wasn't a fan at the start - however they had removed our 2 favorite items last May! The fried green tomato sandwich for me and the chicken and waffles for DH. UPDATE - this led me to check the menu on all ears which was updated as of July and the chicken and waffles are back!!! DH will be very happy! We figured they'd be getting quite a few complaints over removing such an iconic plate there. It's a peaceful boat ride over and a peaceful atmosphere with good food we enjoy and after lunch we go visit the horses and CM's at the stables.

Heather, so sorry to hear of the sadness. On the other hand, such tragedy serves to make one thankful for his or her blessings.

I'm with you, Kat, on Trail's End. I've never had more than a mediocre meal at WCC, but have enjoyed the breakfast buffet at TE.

My comparison is between Chef Mickey's and 1900 Park Fare, both breakfast buffets. Hands down (Mickey hands, at that) for 1900 PF: better character interaction, better food, and less expensive than CM's.

Corinne: Thanks for the compliments! We're big fans of black and white photos, as well, and we'll be using one as the cover for our photo album. Thanks to all for the kind comments. As for surrey bikes, yep, as you can tell, they got'em.

 

[Corinne]

Corinne: Thanks for the compliments! We're big fans of black and white photos, as well, and we'll be using one as the cover for our photo album. Thanks to all for the kind comments. As for surrey bikes, yep, as you can tell, they got'em.

Well, I mean every word, thank you for sharing them! After I posted about the surrey bikes, I went to work and was thinking about it (WL IS more fun to think about than actual work ), I remembered Teton and thought duhhhhhh, Corinne!!! But, I can honestly say, I have never seen anyone riding one there. We don't go over to that area of the resort much.

Heather I hope you are feeling better--sorry to hear about the horrible tragedy.

My comparison is between Mama Melrose and Tony's. we used to enjoy Tony's, many moons ago, but it is just so inconsistent now. We haven't been back in years. Mama's remains one of our must dine's. I love their minestrone soup and my guys always order their chicken parm.

Happy Saturday Groupies We are taking our son back to school today....

 

[rusafee1183]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I appreciate it. I feel kind of silly for being so broken up, because I didn't know these people personally. But I just feel like there's a sense of protectiveness when it comes to your community. My heart just aches for them.



But, on another note - I love the restaurant game

I think I am going to have to go with two of our all time fav's - Ohana vs. Kona

For as hard as it is to choose one, I think O'hana has to win for me! It's just been such a huge part of so many of our Disney memories. We love breakfast at Kona.... The coffee is the best on property, the portions are great and the price is reasonable. Bob always gets Tonga Toast and I love their Macadamia Pancakes. But, O'hanas food is fabulous, the Uke lady is so fun, the servers are always great... and we love the fire pit and ambiance of the restaurant. Plus, I am a huge fan of the family vibe there.

Plus, Lapu Lapu's... I mean, do I need to say more

Speaking of which.... I need to post a picture for you guys. Bob and I ordered a few Lapu's a few years back and his had a hole in the bottom of the pineapple. The server was egging him on and told him to chug it and she would bring him a replacement. Well, I snapped the FUNNIEST picture of him giggling like a school girl after drinking two of those so fast. I love it! It is probably my favorite picture ever. You can just tell that he is having a blast, and it just makes me so happy and miss Disney when I see it.

 

[sleepydog25]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I appreciate it. I feel kind of silly for being so broken up, because I didn't know these people personally. But I just feel like there's a sense of protectiveness when it comes to your community. My heart just aches for them.



But, on another note - I love the restaurant game

I think I am going to have to go with two of our all time fav's - Ohana vs. Kona

For as hard as it is to choose one, I think O'hana has to win for me! It's just been such a huge part of so many of our Disney memories. We love breakfast at Kona.... The coffee is the best on property, the portions are great and the price is reasonable. Bob always gets Tonga Toast and I love their Macadamia Pancakes. But, O'hanas food is fabulous, the Uke lady is so fun, the servers are always great... and we love the fire pit and ambiance of the restaurant. Plus, I am a huge fan of the family vibe there.

Plus, Lapu Lapu's... I mean, do I need to say more

Speaking of which.... I need to post a picture for you guys. Bob and I ordered a few Lapu's a few years back and his had a hole in the bottom of the pineapple. The server was egging him on and told him to chug it and she would bring him a replacement. Well, I snapped the FUNNIEST picture of him giggling like a school girl after drinking two of those so fast. I love it! It is probably my favorite picture ever. You can just tell that he is having a blast, and it just makes me so happy and miss Disney when I see it.

The picture sounds wonderful, so post it already! I do like those lovely, luscious, lapu lapus. . .

 

[jimmytammy]

rusafee
Can understand how you may feel as when something tragical hits close to home, we all have a sense of rally in us, and when it is that close, you can feel like there is nothing you can do, and yet you want too. Been praying for you as you deal with the feelings and holding your hometown up as well as the days unfold.

I have been off and on just long enough to see what is going on, things have been crazy to say the least the last week and weekend and looks like no letting up this week. Sadly, our cat of nine yrs took a bad turn on Tues and quickly declined, spent day at vet, came home went back crack of dawn on Fri, been at vet since on IVs. Vet isnt sellling us false optimism, she tells us that if we dont hear back today, that may be OK news as she is hoping to see improvement Mon. Her organs may be failing, and we arent ready to let her go, but may have to face that on Mon. Lots of prayers up on her behalf so I am asking those so inclined if you can lift her up. Her name is Sneezy. TIA

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday CaptainD!!!!
Used red as I know its his fave color

 

[Muushka]

rusafee
Can understand how you may feel as when something tragical hits close to home, we all have a sense of rally in us, and when it is that close, you can feel like there is nothing you can do, and yet you want too. Been praying for you as you deal with the feelings and holding your hometown up as well as the days unfold.

I have been off and on just long enough to see what is going on, things have been crazy to say the least the last week and weekend and looks like no letting up this week. Sadly, our cat of nine yrs took a bad turn on Tues and quickly declined, spent day at vet, came home went back crack of dawn on Fri, been at vet since on IVs. Vet isnt sellling us false optimism, she tells us that if we dont hear back today, that may be OK news as she is hoping to see improvement Mon. Her organs may be failing, and we arent ready to let her go, but may have to face that on Mon. Lots of prayers up on her behalf so I am asking those so inclined if you can lift her up. Her name is Sneezy. TIA

Oh Jimmy, I hope your Sneezy will be all right. What a difficult situation. Sneezy is in our prayers.

 

[Muushka]

Happy Birthday Captain D AKA Casey, great son of JT!!

Where shall we go to lunch, Captain????

 

[rfassett]

rusafee
Can understand how you may feel as when something tragical hits close to home, we all have a sense of rally in us, and when it is that close, you can feel like there is nothing you can do, and yet you want too. Been praying for you as you deal with the feelings and holding your hometown up as well as the days unfold.

I have been off and on just long enough to see what is going on, things have been crazy to say the least the last week and weekend and looks like no letting up this week. Sadly, our cat of nine yrs took a bad turn on Tues and quickly declined, spent day at vet, came home went back crack of dawn on Fri, been at vet since on IVs. Vet isnt sellling us false optimism, she tells us that if we dont hear back today, that may be OK news as she is hoping to see improvement Mon. Her organs may be failing, and we arent ready to let her go, but may have to face that on Mon. Lots of prayers up on her behalf so I am asking those so inclined if you can lift her up. Her name is Sneezy. TIA

Praying for Sneezy and Sneezy's adopted family.

 

[rfassett]

Happy Birthday Captain D!!!


I do not know how to do color on my iPad so just picture that as being red because that is how I imagined it while I was typing it.

 

[sleepydog25]

Birthday wishes from us, as well!

In the same breath, we send our thoughts your way for Sneezy, JT. I've said goodbye to many feline friends over the years, and it's never easy.

 

[Corinne]

Happy Birthday to Captain D!

And my thoughts and prayers for Sneezy.

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks so much folks!! Always know the place to go for folks whom can be counted on

 

[rusafee1183]

Oh, I'm so sorry JT. I am praying for Sneezy too. We have 3 cats and I would be devastated if something happened to them. I feel for you guys.

 

[rusafee1183]

Can I rant a bit?

I am so furious at Southwest right now. Today is the first day that I can book flights for our April trip... and they are astronomical. I can't catch a break on flights at all anymore. A few years back, we used to frequently be able to book $79-$110 flights per person and now they are more like $139-$159 each way.

I refuse to pay $650 for 2 people to fly to Florida. I am just so upset