Yes, I AM the Upgrade Queen! 8/1 MK Parade

[podsnel]

I think I'll start with this little TR...here's a ITSK for you!

 

[englishrose47]

You're everywhere !!!!

 

[karajeboo]

ELLEN!!!! I'm definitely bringing my axe to the next DISmeet!!!!

For those of you who don't know, I also spent 3 nights at WDW with 3 DIS buds, two of whom I had never met before. Yes, I did. And we are writing in in our TR titled DISmoms gone Wild - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2185796. Well, apparently my good friend Ellen decided that a certain photo needs to be shared around the DIS. I call this the "I'm too sexy for this thread" photo, cause, well, LOOK AT ME! I am just oozing sexiness, dontcha think?

 

[englishrose47]

ELLEN!!!! I'm definitely bringing my axe to the next DISmeet!!!!

For those of you who don't know, I also spent 3 nights at WDW with 3 DIS buds, two of whom I had never met before. Yes, I did. And we are writing in in our TR titled DISmoms gone Wild - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2185796. Well, apparently my good friend Ellen decided that a certain photo needs to be shared around the DIS. I call this the "I'm too sexy for this thread" photo, cause, well, LOOK AT ME! I am just oozing sexiness, dontcha think? [/QUOT

I knew you were gonna threaten her with bodily harm!!!

 

[akayek31]

Hey. We use to live in Jacksonville also. I lived there 14 years and went to Disney only once It took me moving 500 miles away to get the Disney bug. We will have went 3 times in 18 months come December. We visit Jacksonville every summer and stay on the beach. We lived on the westside off Blanding Blvd. I want to move back to fla!! Love the TR.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Kara, I missed your update while I was gone. So you went to Canada, eh? We haven't watched that movie yet. The only one we've seen is the one in France - good opp for a nap! Haven't done China because you're standing - I might fall over when I'm asleep!

 

[karajeboo]

Great report Kara!!!! You are the queen of laughs! Your report just made my day.

My girls had a blast doing the Kim Possible mission too. It is fun for the kiddos.

Can't wait to hear about the BSIL!

Stay tuned for BSIL.... she's coming up!

ELLEN!!!! I'm definitely bringing my axe to the next DISmeet!!!!

For those of you who don't know, I also spent 3 nights at WDW with 3 DIS buds, two of whom I had never met before. Yes, I did. And we are writing in in our TR titled DISmoms gone Wild - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2185796. Well, apparently my good friend Ellen decided that a certain photo needs to be shared around the DIS. I call this the "I'm too sexy for this thread" photo, cause, well, LOOK AT ME! I am just oozing sexiness, dontcha think? [/QUOT

I knew you were gonna threaten her with bodily harm!!!

The big joke before I went away with 2 total strangers and Cammie (I had met her for lunch at MK last November) was that they might be serial killers, toting axes..... Jeff kept telling me I was a 20/20 episode waiting to happen! Cammie assured me that security wouldn't let her bring her axe on the plane!

Hey. We use to live in Jacksonville also. I lived there 14 years and went to Disney only once It took me moving 500 miles away to get the Disney bug. We will have went 3 times in 18 months come December. We visit Jacksonville every summer and stay on the beach. We lived on the westside off Blanding Blvd. I want to move back to fla!! Love the TR.

Only been here 2 years in November. So far we are SOLD!!!! I've been to Disney 8 times since we moved here!!!!!! We live on the Westside also, but if you haven't been here for awhile, it would have been swampland when you were here. New area called Oakleaf...... Chaffee and Argyle area..... Love it!!!!!

Hi Kara, I missed your update while I was gone. So you went to Canada, eh? We haven't watched that movie yet. The only one we've seen is the one in France - good opp for a nap! Haven't done China because you're standing - I might fall over when I'm asleep!

Take off you hoser! That's my Canadian for the day. Yes, I get my culture from "Strange Brew!" I actually like that movie, (in Canada, not Strange Brew!), Martin Short is good..... Even the movie in China is nice. France? I think that is next for us. It's been years since I've seen it.

 

[lshaw6]

Hi Kara,
I am fairly new to posting on this board and wanted to tell you how much I am thoroughly enjoying your trip reports. I ran across this thread and read it and have been checking back every day to see if BSIL post is up yet. I know you are busy and have a life.....but you are killin' me here!! I have read other trip reports to pass the time, including your DISmoms gone Wild. I loved it! Your stick kids were a riot....what a fantastic idea. You ladies are just too funny. Reading these reports have given me a list of things....mostly drinks.....that I'd like to try on future trips! Raglan Road is definitely going to be a stop on my list. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the laffs and keep going on those trips so we can take virtual vacations thru you! And....PLEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE post BSIL soon!!

Take Care,
Lisa

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Not so patiently waiting for the next update....

 

[karajeboo]

Hi Kara,
I am fairly new to posting on this board and wanted to tell you how much I am thoroughly enjoying your trip reports. I ran across this thread and read it and have been checking back every day to see if BSIL post is up yet. I know you are busy and have a life.....but you are killin' me here!! I have read other trip reports to pass the time, including your DISmoms gone Wild. I loved it! Your stick kids were a riot....what a fantastic idea. You ladies are just too funny. Reading these reports have given me a list of things....mostly drinks.....that I'd like to try on future trips! Raglan Road is definitely going to be a stop on my list. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the laffs and keep going on those trips so we can take virtual vacations thru you! And....PLEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE post BSIL soon!!

Take Care,
Lisa

Thank you! You are very sweet!!! Unlike the BSIL post that will be coming.... And I promise to post that today or tomorrow!

Not so patiently waiting for the next update....

Et tu Brute???? Chillax! As my 8 year old says......

 

[karajeboo]

OK, so after our edjamacational trip to Epcot totally justifying pulling Ally out of school for a day..... it was back to AKL for some relaxation by the pool.

I've got so many more pics of the lodge itself, and the animals, but I'll save them for later. Let's get to the good part.

We were meeting BSIL and her family for dinner at 6:30 at Boma. They had just arrived and checked into their resort around 3ish, so we expected them to relax, let the kids unwind and swim for awhile, before meeting us.

Nope.

About 4:30, Jeff gets a call that they are in the lobby. Yes, the lobby. Of OUR resort. MY resort. My refuge. My safety from all that is BSIL. Yes, the "B" does stand for exactly what you are thinking. And you'll soon find out why.

So Jeff told them to come on down to the pool and meet us. Sure enough, here they come, with two WILD children in tow - 5 year old and 1 1/2 yr old boys. They have been in the car since 6am and did not sleep at all. But why would they want to give them a nap before dinner? Silly me!!!!

Jeff buys them both drinks. Sadly, he did not booze up the kids, too, as that would have made for a much more enjoyable dinner...... Whoops! There goes my Mother of the Year Award... AGAIN!!!!

Ally and I ran upstairs to shower and change for dinner and my much anticipated DISmeet - at least there was a proverbial silver lining to this rain cloud that had just descended on my happy place.....

I was meeting my bud Lorrie, that I have "known" for over a year over on another thread, Control Freaks and Worry Warts, and I was really excited to meet her and her family! They, too, had just arrived that day and were also eating at Boma that night, but about 30 minutes before us.

So I showered quickly, and texted Lorrie - sure enough, they had just arrived in the lobby!!! So Ally and I ran down to meet them, bringing them a case of water for their stay. Hey, it's the least I could do since I drove in and they flew......

While I was chatting with Lorrie, Jeff flies by, heading to the room to shower himself, while leaving BSIL and family to terrorize the rest of the resort. I think they were outside checking out the savannah.....

I think Lorrie and I were able to chat for 10 minutes or so, before Jeff came flying back by, all showered and purtied up for dinner. He was frantically asking, "Where's my sister?" Yeah, he knew. Not that he was trying to save the other resort guest, he was afraid she would be ticked off that we weren't there to entertain them.

So before saying goodbye to Lorrie, we took the obligatory DISmeet photo....

Such a great family and I hope we can meet up again sometime soon!!!

So it was off to find the other half of Jeff's childhood. How these two are related I will never know.

We watched the animals for awhile and then decided to head to Victoria Falls for a drink... or 6, as I would need.

View from Victoria Falls over Boma...

Can't remember what this was called, but it was the signature drink for the year.....

The glow cube changed colors. I like colors. They make me happy.....

I think Jeff picked up this round too, cause that's what he does. And BSIL's hubs didn't object, cause that's what HE does.....

While sitting there relaxing, BIL decided it would be fun to let the kids run around and scream. Cause, well, that's what THEY do. Normally, not a problem, but there were people around us who probably just wanted to relax. And BIL decided it would be more fun to CHASE the kids.....

When Jeff commented that there were other people, he said, "too bad, it's Disney World." Uh, yeah. The fun is just beginning. I mean, I like kids, even my own, but even at Disney World, there is a time and a place. There is nothing wrong with good behavior. Heaven forbid!

It was almost time for our ADR, so we headed down to the lobby to get our coaster, and sat there waiting. While baby nephew stood on the chairs and decided to jump off. And I got a dirty look cause I didn't stop him. Me, who tried to sit him down to begin with and was told, "he can't help it, he's just wound up." Hey, not my kid's blood! Wow! There goes my Aunt of the Year Award!!!!!

Soon, we were seated. And it smelled sooooo good!!! Boma is at the top of my list now and I don't even like buffets!!!!

So once we were seated, I ordered another pretty colorful drink and BSIL did the same. BIL gave her a dirty look and she announced, "what? we're on vacation for crying out loud!" Guess he didn't like the idea of actually PAYING for their own drinks!

I know, I know, I'm mean. But you'll soon see why.

OK, now I will do my best to tell you what each of these items are, to the best of my recollection....

This was the meat station - I think prime rib? Didn't even try it but Jeff and BIL enjoyed...

Don't have a clue, but it was all yummy! The only thing I think I DIDN'T eat was anything with curry, not a fan at all...

Cold salads....

Chicken and fish and bread... oh my!

This part was my fave! The soups were to die for!!! I had FOUR bowls!!!

Flat bread with different dipping sauces. OMG!!! So good!

Don't know and don't know. But it was good.

Desserts....

Yea! Zebra domes! And a coconutty mushy thing - OMG!

Great dinner and I HIGHLY recommend Boma! But the food is not straight meat and potatoes, so if you don't like to be a little adventurous, it's probably not right for you. But oh so good!

Usually, I don't get my money's worth at a buffet, but not this night. In fact, after we were done, Jeff looked at me and in his best redneck voice, he said, "honey, you done made me proud tonight!"

Next up, the photopass fiasco that made me say "I'm DONE!" with BSIL.

 

[ekball]

So we just didn’t have great pics of Ally with the princesses. So I was excited this time. Until I saw them!!!!

OK, I’m so not trying to be mean. And I know there is absolutely no way to get this across without sounding like, well, my SIL….. but, um, does anything look a bit, uh, er, “off” about one or more of these “princesses?” I’ll let y’all figure it out.

OK, FINE! They were homely!!! OK, OK, I SAID IT!!!! Disney is experiencing economic pains too and they have gone to their second (or third) team princesses!!!

It was so bad that Ally asked me why Sleeping Beauty looked “different.” I had to explain to her that maybe she was out late last night and didn’t get a good night’s sleep (like EVER!). We told Ally that SB was probably at a party (and drank too much, woke up with her head over the toilet, and had to get ready in a hurry……).

Now I’m no princess, but THIS is what I expect in a princess…..

Princess…..

Not a princess…..

Stupid hungover Sleeping Beauty……

I like your theory on the 3rd string princesses. Must be the reason that Disney has continued to do well in this crummy economy.

 

[Lovemy3babes]

I'm so sorry you are related to people like that. I have a few (quite a few!) on my dh's side too. Some I would never even take in public. I am totally one who also believes there is a time and place for everything. I get having wound up kiddos, I'm a real softie as a mom I would even say. But to let your child have prolonged screaming and wildness at the expense of others? Um, not so much. I bet you wanted to crawl in a hole!

Boma food looks delish!

 

[KennedyMcKenna]

Ahhh! I've just read this whole TR, and I must know what BSIL did. Everyone has one, and everyone want's to hear everyone else's stories.

 

[reelmom]

We have family members that we don't like to mention also. Hate to go out to eat with them. They eat almost all of their meal then ask to see a manager. They procede to tell the manager how awful their food and service was. They usually get half their check taken off or totally comped. Ridiculous. We don't go around them anymore, even avoiding them at family events.

 

[lshaw6]

Hi Kara!
I have to agree with you about Boma. We ate there on Easter and I loved that place! It was definitely nice not to do the same ol' thing for a holiday dinner. Geez..I wish I had known about those colorful drinks. I gotta pay more attention to the booze menus on the table so I can make my trips a little livlier. I don't do good when it comes to mixing different kinds of alcohol tho and I'm afraid it would not turn out well for me. Maybe just one drink a day would do me just so I could say I've tried them. Wow, I don't even know BSIL and I already want to slap her. I can't stand someone who lets their kids run wild and be a nuissance to everyone else. Probably another reason I shouldn't consume multiple drinks on a trip cause my lips may get loose!
But back to Boma....altho the soups were delicious and the hummus was yummy, I think my favorite was the Fufu. Are you familiar with the Fufu? It's kinda like a mashed sweet potato dish. Very good...but I must admit I had to ask my MIL for an Immodium AD while we were standing in line to get our pics taken with Mickey. I believe what I said to her was "Do you have any Immodium in your purse? I sure hope so because if not we'll never make this photo with Mickey. No doubt this Fufu is going to make me go _____!!!!". You can fill in the blank with a rhyming word here...

Can't wait for your pics on AKL and the next BSIL installment!

Take Care,
Lisa

 

[podsnel]

ooooo....I know what's coming next, and it is BAD!!!!!! BSIL is a BSIL!!!!! Awful!!!!

 

[englishrose47]

Kara you crack me up!!! BSIL sounds horrenedous !! I can't compare as my X's siter is a sweetheart!!! In fact she prefers my company to his !!!!! ot that she gets much of his !!!! and neithr do the grandkids !!!

 

[Mysteria]

Just got all caught up and can't wait for the next istallments now! Darn though, I was beat to posting the too sexy pic!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh! Oh! The Wild Bunch does Boma. Loved the update, though. Your pics of the food make me want to go back - we weren't too adventurous, I guess, which is funny, cuz we thought we were. Oh well

Loved your meet with Miss Lorrie - you both looked so beautiful, as did the girls! Too bad your evening was about to be ruined.

I know what is coming, too. All I can say is what goes around comes around.