Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[pkondz]

I hadn't heard that but I could see how it could make sense.

See above.

I see we have similar parenting styles!!!

 

[Chrystmasangel]

Well pooooh! (and not the fuzzy yellow honey loving one!) I didn't hear your screaming at me through my turned off tablet that you were about to post an update! Stupid tablet! I am sad I missed the last contest questions! I am pretty confident you have seen my Holiday crazy sewing /crafting stuff on Steppesister s TR so I won't bore you with it here. Well I refuse to give up so.... Here are the current answers and I sent you a pm for the bonus! Need all the points I can get to try to catch up!

Bonus points. How many did she have do you think?

Rhino Mary with your horn so Shiny
How many boyfriends have you had?
1 for counting all the stars at night
As they reflect off her horn so smooth and bright.
1 for dragging hay out of everyone else's sight
To fill her belly without dinging up her horn in a fight
1 to Oooo and awwwwwww at the gleaming shine
When her beautiful horn reflects off the pond so fine!
1 to make a space at the watering hole for free
So she can strut right in raising her new horn for all to see!
Rhino Mary with your horn so Shiny
How many boyfriends have you had?
4 boyfriend total since her horn had been done
4 boyfriend total to watch her horn shine in the sun.

1. Where am I heading next?
a. Another Park
b. Another Resort
c. My resort
d. Disney Springs
e. Other. Because... other.

2. Which park do I go to next?

3. Next park. Extra security. Yes? No?

4. How many parks do I do today?
(Hint: between 1 and 4!)

5. Fast pass. I got one. To what?
(Hint: Get the park right and this is easy.)
a. Frozen
b. EE
c. 7DMT
d. TOT

6. What did I try for the first time?
(Hint: Get the park right and this is easy.
Whoa... deja vu.)
a. Rice pudding
b. Giraffe marshmallow pop
c. Nutella waffle
d. Butterfinger cupcake

7. What time do I leave the park for the night?

8. Last bus of the day. How long do I wait?


Bonus: Did you see it?
You saw it right?
Well, I don't want to know.... here.
PM your answer. (We'll make this a bit tougher.)
Posting here will result in penalties!

A
Epcot
Yes
2
A
A
9:30
9 minutes


Edit to change one of my answers.

 

[franandaj]

I'd never heard of mirepoix.... and... yes, that's what I put in.
I'll also add salt and pepper, maybe a bouillon cube or two but possibly not,
macaroni noodles (because if I use any other noodles,
Kay will revolt. And there's nothing worse than a revolting child.)
and a handful of rice.

OK so you don't have anything monumental to change my recipe. I'm getting bored with all my soup recipies.

And if I had my way, I'd throw some chopped tomatoes
in there too... but neither kid likes that.

I put a can of chopped tomatoes in my beef stew along with kidney beans, mirepoix, and chopped potato and green beans.

(But that's the way my Grandma made it!! )

I only got to try one of my grandma's soups and that was when I asked her to make Clam Chowder so I could see how to do it. I actually didn't really like her version.

Nope.
Husky Uplifted Vehicle.

So not commercially available....

And the hotels...
And the car rentals....
And Uni....
And food.....

fl

Yeah, I get this. We are pricing out a trip to Houston for next year's band conference, and not including the conference charges, (hotel rooms, meals, etc) flying vs driving will cost between $1.5K to $3K. That's in addition to once we are there at the hotel and need to pay for meals and stuff.

And the crappy exchange rate
(Take what it costs and multiply
it by 1.35... ouch.)

Yeah, I get that, I have always looked at Canada as the land of 30% discounts.

Plus add on the $2,000 or so
for Kay's trip to Cuba
(with the school band) in February......

Didn't know about that one! Yikes! But it sounds like it would be a trip of a lifetime.

You're taking the fun out of this!!

Well it's not like we have any friends who see us outside of band or other scheduled activities. So there isn't anyone who could tell you other than maybe our cleaning lady.

What?!?!? Where's the new one!?!?

I've got one. I don't need anymore.

Well, I wouldn't know of course.
Did the one in DCA have the fire
breathing dragon that heated the air?
Or the part where the seats rise up
about ten feet or so?

Of course!

I thought so. Not a lot of real estate in there.
One of the reasons (apart from hunger)
that I went early.

I don't remember when we got there. Not sure if I even noted it in my TR.

I should put out another update then.
Just to keep you going.

that would be so like you!

I was afraid of that...

Yeah, it just adds to our choices for places to eat.

Wait... you stay at the GF??

Huh! I just assumed you drove.

We only stay at the GF in WDW.....and so far only once.

However I have more points at the Grand Californian than any other resort, even if it is only 1/2 and hour away from home.

When they first started the F&W Festival at DCA, we used up some points that were going to expire by staying over at the GCH after some wine dinners at the hotel. I realized on that trip that if I wanted to stay overnight on future F&W events, I needed to own points there. I realized that first year that since it is the smallest DVC that using my other resort points at 7 months was going to be risky on availability. So I bought some. The first year, I blew through my VGC points and then my SSR points. And this was pretty much the first year the VGC opened. So I bought more points. Actually I own more points at the VGC than anywhere else. But they were mainly so we could stay over during F&W events.

Then in 2011 they canceled F&W. AHHHHHHH! You should have heard me scream! I used my points by booking us up for other events including a mid week weekend every February where we just chilled, went out to dinner and had a good time. I canceled that for last year because Fran was complaining we kept going on trips. In 2015 I used up a boatload of banked an borrowed points to book a Grand Villa (3 bedroom unit) Then last year they brought back F&W. That was good, but we had so many trips last year, we just went out for the day.

Well this year I was set! I booked every weekend after Easter at the VGC so that I could cancel the ones we didn't want. Because it was always starting the weekend after Easter, so what do they do? Start it six weeks BEFORE easter! I spent at least an hour canceling the rooms I had booked and then looking for any available rooms during F&W. I got one on March 31 and one on Apr 7, so I wait listed the 29th and 30th as well as the 8th. I have a certain number of points that need to be used up before August 31, 2017 or they go bye bye, so at least I can use them for those two nights, but I need at few more nights (at least one) to use up the rest, so I hope one of my waitlists comes through. If the ones during your visit come through that would prove to be interesting.

 

[Mrs T 2009]

Thanks for the tip!
I don't know if we'll be able to get to it
(maybe.... maybe not)
but I'm putting it on the list.

I'll see what Kay says.
Also on the list.
In n Out burger (I think that's it?)
Chicken and waffles
(Not my thing... but Kay might want it.)

In n Out is good. can be LONG lines, but they make fresh when you order. And their fries!!
chicken and waffles sound good! I don't have a specific place to go to get that. I could ask my cousin. If you want.

 

[franandaj]

In n Out is good. can be LONG lines, but they make fresh when you order. And their fries!!

There are two In-N-Out locations near Disneyland. The new one at Ball and S State College is now closest. The one at Harbor and Orangethorpe was previously the closest. In-N-Out is awesome as long as you want a good burger. Their menu is rather limited, even taking the secret menu into account. There is always a debate Five Guys vs In-N-Out, I say the latter wins. One thing about the fries, you need to eat them immediately. They literally slice the potatoes into the oil and if they sit too long they get soggy, but right out of the fryer, they are da bomb!

chicken and waffles sound good! I don't have a specific place to go to get that. I could ask my cousin. If you want.

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is THE place in LA. Luckily you don't have to visit any of their locations in the sketchy areas of LA. Long Beach used to have the closest location to Anaheim. But a new location opened up about 2 1/2 years ago on Harbor Blvd, just a few blocks down from the park. I glanced at Yelp and the reviews are all over the place. However Roscoe's is one of the quintessential LA dining experiences. It could be awarded one of Cap'n O's Homer awards for unpretentious dining.

 

[pkondz]

I've read all the comments,
just don't have time to reply right now.

I had read of Roscoe's just a day or two ago.
I'll see what Kay says.

More in-depth replies soon!

 

[MHSweb79]

Five Guys is barf. Greaseball burgers and pale, limp, rubbery wormy fries.

We don't have In-N-Out so I can't comment on that.

 

[franandaj]

I didn't see this post, that the two places I went into detail were things you had put on your own list. I thought they were suggestions from another reader.

Thanks for the tip!
I don't know if we'll be able to get to it
(maybe.... maybe not)
but I'm putting it on the list.

I've heard of Clearman's Galley, never been there. San Gabriel, Arcadia, etc is a good hours drive from Anaheim....just sayin'

I'll see what Kay says.
Also on the list.
In n Out burger (I think that's it?)

I already tried to sell you on this one.

Chicken and waffles
(Not my thing... but Kay might want it.)

I didn't think it would be my thing either. Fran had to really convince me to go. I kept telling her that sweet and savory were not meant to be mixed. The way she finally put it when I gave in was, "You like Sweet and Sour Chicken right?" It's not my favorite (or in my top 5), but since I don't hate it, I gave in and tried chicken and waffles. It ended up being pretty good!

 

[Steppesister]

Five Guys is barf.

Just catching up on chatter here. (Will reply to update soon-ish, Ponzi)

The only (and very much last) time I went to 5 Guys there was a big, long hair in my burger. It went in the trash. And I never went back.

Gross.

 

[orangecats2]

Weird! We LOVE Five Guys!!! Don't go too often though because there's not one really close to my house and they are kind of pricey. But I love their hamburgers and especially the fries!

 

[Steppesister]

I already tried to sell you on this one.

So, I remembered that I used to go to Tommy's quite a bit. I'd be up for finding one of those for sure! Also, PMing you about some other thoughts on things. Hopefully, tomorrow...

 

[franandaj]

So, I remembered that I used to go to Tommy's quite a bit. I'd be up for finding one of those for sure! Also, PMing you about some other thoughts on things. Hopefully, tomorrow...

Funny thing is that there are Roscoe's, In-N-Out, AND Tommy's all near my house!

 

[Steppesister]

Funny thing is that there are Roscoe's, In-N-Out, AND Tommy's all near my house!

Nice!!!!

 

[afwdwfan]

There are a lot of people
just on the other side of that border
who promised to come here
if certain events transpired...
and that doesn't seem to have happened.
Talk is cheap, no?

Frankly I wish some would leave...

But that's not even a political statement. Frankly, I'd be tempted to leave the country no matter which one of our 2 crappy choices won. But this is my home so screw 'em. I just wish they'd go away. Both of them. We lose either way.

I do like our VP elect better than our pres though... so I'm holding onto hope for an impeachment.

No details yet, but probably only one day in DL.
And sometime between March 24 - 30.

Looks like fun! I know you're doing it for Kay, but I hope you might be able to work more than 1 day at DL.

And waited an inexcusable nine minutes...

NINE!!!!

... for the bus.

Cry me a river you entitled brat.

And I did see some guys wearing jeans.
Really? Are your legs that bad?

I know some guys who never wear shorts unless they're at a pool. I'm not one, but they're out there.

I guess nine or ten minutes
during a non-prime-time part
of the travel day isn't bad.
Could've been worse.
Could've been..... eleven.

Or twenty...

I also struck up a conversation
with a very nice young couple
dressed as Tom Hanks and Geena Davis
from A League of Their Own.

I would've sat down and cried
and there's no crying in line.

Well played. I was going to post a meme, but you beat me to the punchline.

Hmmm.... maybe deluge isn't good enough.
Fire hose.
Multiple. Large. Fire hoses.

Karma

I had no idea what she was talking about.
"What?"
"I have an autograph book. Will it get wet?"
"I don't know. Where's your book?"
"It's under here." She gestured to her poncho.
"In my lap."
Of course, as I conversed with her,
I was now turned away from the relative
shelter of the overhang and all hope of
any part of me staying dry was extinguished.

"Your book is under your poncho?"
I dumbly mumbled.
"Yes." She said. "Will it be dry?"

Um... well, you seem to have handled it better than I probably would have.

He didn't recognize my costume.
I let it go.

I see what you did there... well played.

They said. "Are you... Weasel Town?"
I immediately replied "That's Weselton!"

I told you no one came close.
You're lucky I like you people.
Deductions will not be forthcoming.

You just don't want to do that much math.

I hesitated quite a bit
before posting those.
There are a crapton
of better fireworks pictures
out there.

Those are still better than any I've taken.

I was totally mortified.
I hadn't even noticed her.


I apologized profusely
and moved farther back.
I checked with the woman
in the ECV and made sure
I wasn't blocking her view at all.

I wasn't.

Still.... dumb move on my part.
Too focused on the task at hand
I suppose.

Nothing to be mortified about. It happens. You recognized it and moved. There are others who would do it intentionally and suddenly not speak English.

I took the shirt off and....
The top half or so of my shorts
were now (permanently, I later discovered)
dyed... pink.

So glad they were the only pair I'd packed...

AGAIN!!

Ok, you might be a total Disney noob, but always take an extra pair of shorts, and always carry a cheap poncho.

It's basic advice, but it makes a world of difference.

One thousand, one hundred and fifty feet.






I took this photo after about an hour
of shoveling.
I've shoveled up to the point where I took the photo.

Seriously? Why?

If it took that much work to get that far why would you even try to keep going. Call in sick/stuck/screw it.

I know I went to see Rogue 1 that night.
I even stayed awake through it.
I think I got a good six hour sleep that night.

It's a good movie, but that's some dedication going to see it after all you'd been through.

December 29
I don't remember it.
Or a whole heck of a lot of the 30th.

Ironically, most people forget December 31.

I arrived at the park after an uneventful bus ride.
Sure, there was that little incident where
the bus swerved off the road and flipped into
a canal and alligators swarmed us.
But that's pretty standard stuff for Florida.

Been there, done that.

I'd never heard before, nor expected to ever hear,
a lion roaring.
But the male in the picture above was doing just that.

Cool!

We drove on, so I didn't hear how many
boyfriends Mary had or has.

Bonus points. How many did she have do you think?

Well, that depends. Are we talking real boyfriends or for show? I heard she's in the closet.

And the reason I had thought I'd never see it?
The poke in the back (I was afraid of hurting my back)
was very mild and not painful at all.
(Indeed, this is what convinced me to see it.
Even with my sore back, I had decided that Disney
wouldn't risk injuring its guests.)

Nah, more like a massage.

I'd love to say that it was great, but...
meh

That's a ringing endorsement for Harambe Market.

I arrived at the stop at 11:45,
the next bus showed up at 11:59.
Fourteen minutes.
That'll learn me to take a wrong turn!

You screwed up, just missed a bus and it was still only 14 minutes???? You suck.

1. Where am I heading next?
a. Another Park
b. Another Resort
c. My resort
d. Disney Springs
e. Other. Because... other.

A

2. Which park do I go to next?

EPCOT

3. Next park. Extra security. Yes? No?

Yes

4. How many parks do I do today?
(Hint: between 1 and 4!)

2

5. Fast pass. I got one. To what?
(Hint: Get the park right and this is easy.)
a. Frozen
b. EE
c. 7DMT
d. TOT

A

6. What did I try for the first time?
(Hint: Get the park right and this is easy.
Whoa... deja vu.)
a. Rice pudding
b. Giraffe marshmallow pop
c. Nutella waffle
d. Butterfinger cupcake

A

7. What time do I leave the park for the night?

9:30

8. Last bus of the day. How long do I wait?

12 minutes

I do a lot for my girls.
Which is what a father is supposed to do.
And one thing I will not do,
is impose my will on her present.

It's gotta be hard in a situation like this when you're so close to DL and it isn't like you get to go there all that often. But very noble of you.

She knows that I have friends who've
wanted to meet me for a while now.
She gets that.
And she's said she was okay with it.

But....

A small get together is okay.... once.

I'm a. Not going to impose more than one meet on her. And;
b. not going to thrust her into a large group setting either.


So... While I will be meeting a few DISers....
I unfortunately won't be able to meet more.

Again, totally understand. DW isn't into it at all. I actually will only try to meet up with someone if I'm by myself. If I'm walking through the park with the family and see someone... well I'm not really stuck up but I'm not going to stop and say anything.

 

[Mrs T 2009]

I've heard of Clearman's Galley, never been there. San Gabriel, Arcadia, etc is a good hours drive from Anaheim....just sayin'

Eh, true, but if they might be over that way, it may be not too bad to stop by. When/if given the chance between In-N-Out or the Boat, I choose the boat each time! Their burgers are SO GOOD!!! Both are delicious, but the Boat gets my vote every time. lol

If you are ever able to go, you wont regret it.

I miss Cali so much! Makes me want a trip back so badly now

 

[pkondz]

Hi kids. No I haven't forgotten you.
But... Exhausted.
Shout outs later.

 

[orangecats2]

Hey! I keep forgetting to tell you that your signature is wrong. It says 2017!

 

[juniorbugman]

1. Where am I heading next? B another resort

2. Which park do I go to next? Epcot

3. Next park. Extra security. Yes? No? Yes

4. How many parks do I do today?
(Hint: between 1 and 4!) 2

5. Fast pass. I got one. To what?
(Hint: Get the park right and this is easy.)
a. Frozen

6. What did I try for the first time?
(Hint: Get the park right and this is easy.
Whoa... deja vu.)
a. Rice pudding


7. What time do I leave the park for the night? 10:35

8. Last bus of the day. How long do I wait? 15 minutes
Bonus: She has 3 boyfriends.
pm sent

 

[juniorbugman]

Hey I like the Alien eyes in this photo - like they are mocking you for spending all the time shoveling.

I've shoveled up to the point where I took the photo.

 

[KathyM2]

The only (and very much last) time I went to 5 Guys there was a big, long hair in my burger. It went in the trash. And I never went back.

Gross.

Trying to catch up around here! Have to say though, my 5 guys experience wasn't great, but only because my kids are so picky and they put some kind of spice on the fries...and...did not go over well...sigh.

Now Shake Shack? THAT is the bomb.

Anyway...back to trying to catch up on the actual conversation lol