But seriously… ever since I first saw Anchorman in the theater, I can’t even think of San Diego without that line popping into my head.
I've seen the movie, but I don't even remember that.
I had to Google it and watch a short video.
I guess it just didn't make enough of an impression.
Well, the other variation of that line pops into my head too, but I didn’t think that was Dis appropriate.
Had to look that up too.
Definitely don't want to mention any German words....
I’m sure the people of San Diego are probably as annoyed by tourists saying that as the employees at Caesar’s Palace in Vegas are by guests asking if it is the real Caesar’s Palace.
Not that I’ve ever said either of those lines in either location…
The only problem with that... is there really
are people who want to know if it's the original Caesar's Palace.
oy.
You know, while I still had a phone.
A phone? What's that?
A yes! A marvelous disappearing object?
They found some problems and we needed a new furnace.
Oh, boy.
That's always an inexpensive proposition.
I know it isn’t as efficient as a new one, but I figure if it has lasted that long it is more durable than anything they’ll ever put in it’s place.
The problem with ads or people saying "Get it (or I got it) for the efficiency" can't do math.
I especially hear that with scooters and motorcycles.
I spent $5000 on this
scooter/bike so I can save money on gas!
Do you have any idea how many years it'll take before you break even?
I get that you had to replace it, don't get me wrong.
Just venting a little.
Or a lot. Whichever.
And our service appointment was actually supposed to be in September. They didn’t show, DW called and the lady had no record of our appointment and they couldn’t get us in until December… so there was that too.
Nice.
And it only took them three months to make it up to you.
Yeah, the second place I called was the local company that my parents use now and they beat the rock bottom, extra special hush hush deal by $1200.
I love it!
we ended up having the new furnace installed the day before we left for California.
Weren't you nervous?
"I think the furnace installation was done right.... at least I hope so... I guess we'll find out when we get back."
I'd be a wreck!
the kids caught the flu in the week leading up to New Years.
Always fun.
Truthfully, I was kind of actually hoping I’d just get sick then too so I’d have plenty of time to get over it before we left.
I get that.
I really do.
My biggest fear was getting sick about the time we left or when we got out there.
I’ve been lucky this flu season aside from a little bit of a cold just after we returned home from California.
after is better.
after is
always better.
I did the same thing.
Except I caught a cold
and threw my back out afterwards.
You only got it half right.
I bent over to pick up a sock or something and threw my back out.
That's sad. What kind of a man are you?
Can't pick up a sock?
Do you want me to cut your meat for you too?
(Says the guy who threw his back out... reaching for a Kleenex.... no lie.)
unable to walk more than about 25% normal speed because I could only take baby steps.
Oh, I know that feeling.
You, me and Nebo should get together.
Between the three of us, we could make up two thirds of a whole person!
I finally went to the doctor and ended up being prescribed a steroid, muscle relaxer and painkiller.
Huh. I get nothing like that.
I do go to physiotherapy though.
I think the result is identical.
It just takes a few days.
I wasn’t sure how sitting in an airplane seat for a few hours would affect me.
Oh, boy. I know that feeling too.
I was okay with it. You?
Our flight was scheduled to leave Indianapolis at 5:35 Saturday morning
Who the heck makes up these ungodly departure times?
Being that this was the first time traveling with the kids,
Which you knew, of course, would be perfectly smooth sailing, right?
Flying, no. But sailing? Sure?
Oh, you have fruit snacks for me? No! I want Pretzels!
Do you think I’m stupid??? Don’t even try to give me Cheerios!
What is that? A pretzel? No, I want a fruit snack!
Give her what she wants man!
And didn’t care what the flight attendants said. We tried to use the threat that they’d kick her off the plane and even that didn’t phase her.
Next time, just put her in with the checked bags.
No?
You know… whichever parent didn’t have her is who she wanted.
Well, of course!
The grass is always greener.
I had drifted off and was out cold. All of a sudden, I felt someone grab my shoulder. I woke up in a panic, just in time to see the guy who had grabbed my shoulder pass out on the floor of the plane.
Holy cow!
Just a little startling!
Nice way to be jolted right out of sleep!
I bet!
There was a doctor the row in front of me fortunately, and one of the flight attendants was a medic so they were quick to attend to him and get him back on his feet and back to his seat.
Well, that's good.
I've been on a flight or two where they've asked if there was a doctor on board.
Never did see what the problem was, or even if a doctor showed up.
DD did even worse on this flight than the first one.
Oh, boy.
And you probably thought that wasn't possible, right?
Amazing what a lack of sleep will do to... I was going to say a child, but really it could be anyone.
She did cry and I’m sure caused a distraction for a while. Thankfully DW got her to calm down after maybe 5 or 10 minutes, but it definitely felt much longer than that!!!
Aww. Poor thing.
Did you see that thing that went viral not too long ago about the parents who handed out goody bags to surrounding passengers?
It had candy and earplugs in it I think?
And then I read an article saying that shouldn't be necessary because it's a baby.
We were all there at some point and it's just part of life so accept it.
It is what it is.
I was on a flight from Minneapolis to Winnipeg (about an hour and a half I think)
and this little baby
screamed the whole time.
I just felt sorry for the parents.
It's tough because you a) are embarrassed because you think the other passengers hate you and b) you just want to do something,
anything to make your child feel better.
I don't envy you one bit my friend.
Just remember that eventually little girls grow up.
and then a whole other set of problems come in!!!
I’d done the online check-in, but of course they tried to upsell anyway.
No! This almost never happens!
I chose a Dodge Charger because it looked like it had the bigger trunk of any of them.
Yeah. For the trunk. Of course.
"Well, there's this minivan... or SUV... or large boring car.... or... what's this? A Charger? I could be like I was in the Daytona 500!!!!!"
For the record, I never did find a compass anywhere. I thought that was standard equipment in the modern automobile?
I've only seldom seen a compass.
I think the opposite. The majority of new cars
don't have compasses.
I’m pretty good with directions. If I drive somewhere, I’m perfectly fine. I can find my way around and I always have a pretty good sense of direction. But when I get out of a plane after being dropped into a new locale… I’m a little disoriented and it takes me a while to gain my bearings.
I'm the same way.
We overlooked the pool area and could see out beyond the hotel overlooking Seaport Village and the bay.
Nice view! At least I think it is, from what I can see in your pictures.
NAP!!!
Thanks for the update!