it's another short update, but I hope to get back here this week and post a longer one plus answer ya'lls posts too.
hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving and found major bargains on black friday.
We found a bench to sit on while my body recuperated from the rush I had put it through. My heart rate had slowed down to almost normal. I swear my heart had never raced so fast in my whole life, it was close to beating me to death.
I looked up at the mountain and watched as another train was heading up, I could hear the screams of the people who had already started their descent. Then I looked at Rig who was just staring at me, questioning my emotional/physical state with his eyes.
I started laughing and crying at the same time. I didnt know why I was crying, but tears were falling as I held my stomach and laughed.
Rig shook his head, Woman you have gone mad.
I cant believe I just rode that danged thing, I must be mad.
Im proud of you. He said putting his arm around me, I leaned against him.
I was proud of me too. I had bragging rights, I could tell of my adventure to my friends when I got home, I was excited at not having to say, I chickened out for that one. I could honestly say I had done them all at Disney, every thrill ride they offered I had conquered.
We sat for quite a while, I still felt like the ground wasnt solid yet. Rig had gone and gotten us a pop and some cookies, he had skipped breakfast that morning and his belly was screaming at him, the cookies would hold him over until lunch. He didnt rush me or act like he was ready to get moving, he let me take my time, we sat and people watched while munching our cookies. Finally I felt normal again and we got out our map to see what it was we wanted to do. Camp Minnie Mickey was something we hadnt done the day before and it was harmless, just stand and wait your turn to see characters, so we decided on that.
On the way we passed Its tough to be a bug. Rig wanted to do that right then, so we headed down into the tree again, looking at all the carvings along the way. It still amazed me.
Rig was better behaved with his bug glasses this time, not putting them on until we were inside and the show had started. I had learned from the first 2 times I had gone, to lean forward as to not get stung in the back again.
We left the tree and Rig said he needed to eat RIGHT NOW! There was no question to where we would be eating that day. Flametree Barbque. There was a key lime pie (or 2) with my name on it.
I ordered the same thing I did the day before. The pulled pork, Rig skipped the ribs and ordered the pulled pork as well, and bless him, he also ordered the Keylime Pie for dessert.
We found a nice little table in the corner, not secluded at all though, those tables are crammed in there and on a couple of occasions the man at the table next to us all but rested his rear on our table as he would slide by to go get something, first it was a napkin, then a straw, then some more barbque sauce, Rig finally told the guy in no mean way at all, Wouldnt be easier if you just got everything in one trip?
The guy said he only had 2 hands, Rig said, Youve only got one mouth too but youve gone back for a straw 3 times. He laughed when he said it, he wasnt trying to be smart but the man did not appreciate Rig at all.
I started to eat my sandwich and of course Rig and I did our whole swapping of the food, you take my beans and Ill take your coleslaw thing. But my eyes were on that Keylime pie. Rig smiled
Ever eat your dessert first?
I had at times eaten my dessert before the meal, and the only reason I didnt this time is because I was saving the best for last. I told this to Rig, and he put his Keylime pie in front of me.
Now you have two pies, eat one now and still have some for later.
As much as I loved the keylime pie I knew I wouldnt be eating two of them, it was nice of Rig to offer me his, but considering he nearly lost his hand when trying to sample my keylime last time, I thought it best to let him have his own.
I was still ecstatic that I had ridden Expedition Everest, but then I had started to feel a little low that we werent at Magic Kingdom getting one last glance at the castle and taking one last ride on all of our favorites. I liked Animal Kingdom and all, but it just wasnt Disney enough for me, I also felt bad thinking that maybe I had ruined it for Rig, I know hes a grown man and could have spoke up if he wanted to go to Magic Kingdom, but Rig says I have always had a way of pulling on the strings of his heart and its hard for him to tell me no. I do not take advantage of that in any way, but it leaves me wondering sometimes if he is doing something he really doesnt want to do just because I asked.
I rode the coaster, I had no regrets in that form now, but my regrets for changing our plans because I chickened out the last time were huge.
I asked Rig how he felt about it, he shrugged. I love coasters, I dont care which park they are in.
He could tell I was questioning my decision to skip Magic Kingdom. its not a big deal Leela, dont make it into one.
Thats what I do best though, sweating the small stuff, if there were a career in it I would be a CEO by now.
Eat your pie, Rig said, that will put a smile back on your face.
And it did, you cant help but smile when eating the keylime pie. I had scarfed mine down before Rig even opened his up. I couldnt wait for Rig to take his first bite.
Quit staring at me, youre wierding me out.
He bit into his pie and
nothing, no huge smile, no sparkle in the eye.
Well? I asked
What? Its pie. he answered
But is it the best pie ever?
Its good, he said, I wouldnt call it shank worthy though.
You dont deserve that pie Rig, Its being wasted on you.
Do you want it? he asked pushing it towards me
No, but you could at least fake loving the pie so I dont feel so stupid about how much I loved it.
I shouldnt have said that, I knew better, Rig went over board with his fake love for the keylime.
Oh my God, life never existed until you key lime pie.
Rig people are watching us.
He held the pie up in the air, I have found true love.
I sat back in my chair and crossed my arms glaring at Rig, You can stop making fun of me now.
Im not making fun of you, Im just giving you what you want.
Ive had enough so please stop.
Do you want the last bite? he asked offering me his spoon, I couldnt pass it up so I took the last bite and all was well in the world again.
We finished eating, tossed our trash and put our tray away. Rig asked the guy at the table next to us if he needed anything while he was up. The guy ignored Rig.
It made me wonder though seeing that guy there alone, was he there with family and just chose to sit and wait while they ran around to all the attractions, or was he maybe someone who worked there and showed up on his day off? Maybe he just loved Disney and took a trip by himself. I mentioned it all to Rig who replied with, Who cares?
Rig must not wonder so much about things the way I do, I always have a question in my mind that I spend time trying to come up with an answer that works for me.
We started making our way to Camp Minnie Mickey, we came across the little pond with the statue like Goofy and Donald and Hewey Dewey and louey. They were fishing and hiking.
Rig liked goofy, laying back and fishing. Makes me want for summer time. he said
The first time Rig had ever taken me fishing was up in Cloudcroft. I had never even held a fishing pole before, he showed me how to cast, I was impatient and told him I had it and could do it on my own, and oops, I flung the whole pole into the lake. I will never forget the look on his face.
So he hasnt let me go fishing with him since, fine with me, I find it BORING!
As we were entering Camp Minnie Mickey I felt the need to go.
Rig I need a potty break. He looked on the map and saw that there was one at the end of camp so we kept walking passing up the characters on the way and figured we would just work our way through the character lines on the way out.
I did what needed done in the bathroom, took a few extra minutes to check my hair in the mirror and came out to meet Rig. The place was jam packed with people by then, what the heck where did they come from.
Rig said a show just let out. It was Festival of the Lion King.
The lion King? my eyes got huge and my heart pitter pattered, I love the lion king, we have to see the show.
There was a little wait for the next show, and the lines for the characters had grown so we took a seat on the bench to wait. I tested Shannon and told her that I rode Everest, she texted back good 4 U. I then texted Ally and she called me within a few minutes. She was excited to hear all about it, I told her that we waiting to see the Lion King and she asked that once the show started I call her so she could listen. Shes such a goof but I agreed to it. Rig had stepped away to call Charlie and check on business back home. When he came back he didnt look happy.
The fuel pump went out on one of the work trucks so I know what Ill be doing once I get home tomorrow.
I didnt want to think about work at all, I told Rig to put it out of his mind and just think Disney for our last 24 hours left. I know if things were reversed and I had been told that something at work needed done as soon as I got home (although with my job I cant imagine what that would be) I would be thinking about it too. But Rig got rid of the sour look on his face and went back into Disney mode quite fast.
A line started to form for the show so Rig an dI jumped into it. We were maybe 10 people back, I was thinking we would be front and center but the lady behind us told me that I really wanted to sit on the right in the lion section. I took her at her word.
We were soon ushered in and sat on the right, the place filled up quick, people just kept coming and coming. I was getting excited. I couldnt wait for the show to start, I was hoping it would be as good as Finding Nemo, the same lady who told me where to sit said that it was better than finding Nemo. Really? Is that possible?
Kidding. We did almost exactly what you did. We ate at PH, had drinks there and then it continued after as well. Only thing is, we all continued as we were shopping. We didn't feel the rotation of the earth on this trip, but came close a few times. 
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. This was the girl who rode Aerosmith coaster when she was 5!
oh yeah! she rode Everest!
I admit, I have you painted as the couple in the movie 8 miles too!!! 
and I pray to God every night that I find the perfect guy to marry someday.. and I hope that one day I can meet my own Rig and can fall for him as hard as you fell for your husband. It is the most adorable thing I have ever heard and gives me even greater hope that one day I will meet my prince. I hope hope hope!
