Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[franandaj]

Oooh, I bet I can guess who! And yes, she's extremely helpful. My kids will always think of her as their magical fairy godmother.

 

[Steppesister]

Oooh, I bet I can guess who! And yes, she's extremely helpful. My kids will always think of her as their magical fairy godmother.

Hope you really enjoy DL. It's a neat experience.

I approve of this comment.

 

[pkondz]

Did someone say Disneyland? Just so happens I've been there a time or two or three or four, and currently working on five. Are you sure you can't push it back to November?

Dang. No.
Can you move yours up?

If you recall, I was doing a TR at one point in time that just kinda ended abruptly that will get finished one of these years.

Nope. Don't recall.

I'd also be glad to offer some tips and pointers.

Might take you up on that.
Actually, I will.
Feel free to send me a PM
with anything you think might help!

We conversed briefly about Vegas. I remember you mentioned you would be going but I don't recall if you had known the exact dates yet or not. I think you were still waiting on Ruby to give you the official dates. Unless you already knew them and I misunderstood. Which is very possible these days. I do remember saying that it was more than likely I couldn't make it because I had just started a new job and probably couldn't get the time off to go hunting and to Vegas.

Yeah, I do remember that now.

So no need to be upset. You can if you want to, but I wouldn't lose any more sleep over it.

Nah. I'm good.
Still... it'd be nice to meet you two.

After all, you hardly sleep as it is.

Truer words...

One of these years, we'll come up with a solid plan to spend a day together at a place yet to be discovered. Heck, we may even discover it together.

Now that sounds like a plan.
Actually, some day, we will plan.
I'd like to take a spin
through your neck of the woods one day.
I'll make sure to let you know when that is.

 

[pkondz]

Clearly Mark didn't make the same mistake and knew where to go first.

Hmmm.... not catching the reference.

 

[pkondz]

Don't. Get me started. If everyone else voted to jump off the bridge, would you follow them? My mom always asked me that question.

But this is how bungee companies
make their living!

Let me give you a word of advice. In Southern California, you'll need more than one pair of shorts.

Oh, sure. need.
But guess how many
I'll still wind up bringing?

 

[Gracefulskinny]

And I owe everyone a sincere apology.
I believe I started this TR promising
more frequent updates and, well...

I think you are doing pretty well.

There's usually one of those.

My kid took that claim!

The do-her-own thing-er.

She took this one too! Did I mention that she Rushed to the front of the stage at the end of the Finale as the curtain was closing and stood there blowing kisses and waving till her teacher came and got her? Really hoping that's on the DVD cause DH didn't catch it.

And always... always...
several doing what ever the person
next to me is doing... but late.

There were one or two of those as well. Little Miss gets points for being the one that the others were (Incorrectly) following.

Thanks! I did!

And then an event took place.
You may have even heard of it.
I think there was some sort of...
electoral process...
that took place in November.

Shhhh! I'm still trying to forget! Maybe it will go away if I pretend it didn't happen!

So, now it looks like California
is in the works for March.
A quick trip. But a trip nevertheless.

I know zip about Disneyland.
Luckily, I have a friend who's
been helping me out there.
Or at least she's trying.
I've been so busy that I haven't had
a chance to digest anything yet.

Fun! Look forward to that Trip Report!

I sashayed up to the bus stop at 12:48pm.
And waited an inexcusable nine minutes...

NINE!!!!

... for the bus.

How dare they!

Even he thought it was long.
At least that's what he toad me.
Poor bugger sat so long waiting
I thought he was gonna croak.

When it comes to forecasting,
I generally find that they're better
at aftercasting anyway.

(Total wait time to date: 70 minutes.)

DRATs!

So THAT's why Disney's website crashes so often! They run their IT department out of a small house!

Man that Momma is giving you quite the Stink eye!

Nice, right?
(The girl behind her
looks thrilled, doesn't she?)

Deluge. Deluge is good.
But since I knew it wouldn't rain,
I hadn't bothered to bring a poncho.
For the first time ever.

Gotta love Florida rain showers!

I took the Trick or Treat bag
I'd received when I entered,
and put that over the camera.
Problem solved.

Good thinking!

I glanced over at her.
She was wrapped head to toe
and wheel to wheel
in the biggest poncho I'd ever seen.

Naturally it didn't rain again for the
rest of the night.
You know... when I easily could've
found some place to be dry.

Of course not! Why would it!

DUKE WEASELTON! I love it!!!

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

Even Dukes wear shorts when they're on vacation.

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

So I had to buy one.
Brand new.
Never been worn...
or washed....

uh oh!

(Bonus points if you can tell me
who took the photo)

Character attendent or Photopass Photog

I really dig these guys.

Is it just me?
Or does that dude look wrecked?

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.

It happens at least you were poliet about it. Unlike what happened to me at our local Christmas parade.

neat!

Afterwards, the park was noticeably less crowded.
I hit four or five candy stations with zero wait.

and four called me Weasel Town
(To which I always haughtily replied.
"That's Weselton!" to their great delight.)

I know of at least three
instances where people surreptitiously
took my photo as well.

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

(Total time to date: 77 minutes)
Gracefulskinny - 60

Gracefulskinny - hands in the air! 4 points. Thanks for a-cyst-ing. 4 points.

I see what you did there! Very clever pun!

Gracefulskinny - 96 points

1. What time does the alarm go off?

5:45

2. Bus. Morning. What's the wait time?

6:30

3. Which park do I go to?
Hint: Seriousy? Did you read the update?

Animal Kingdom, Of Course!

4. Rope drop? Yes or no?

It's you we're talking about so... Duh!

5. Extra security? Yay or nay?

yay!

6. First ride of the day?

Everst and Safari

7. Which show did I see for the first time?

Nemo

8. Do I get asked for directions?

no

9. Where did I have lunch?
Hint: No ADRs accepted there.

Tiffins

Bonus: Did you see IT?
Of course you saw it.

Disney should really invest more in the IT department!

 

[franandaj]

Oh, sure. need.
But guess how many
I'll still wind up bringing?

Ewww...can we meet up early in your trip....before your shorts start walking on their own?

 

[irene_dsc]

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

I see what you did there, Weasoltown!

Now.... please note the costume.
Note the red shirt.
Note that normally pkondz
does not wear red shirts.
So I had to buy one.
Brand new.
Never been worn...
or washed....

This sounds...ominous...

And once again, I'm disappointed
with the photos.
Some day I'll get decent
fireworks photos.
But not today.

Your not decent fireworks photos are lightyears ahead of my not decent fireworks photos, I'll just say. Yup. No contest there.

I started to set up when...
I felt someone tap my arm.
I glanced to my left,
and there was a woman sitting
in an ECV and her daughter was
sitting in front of her.
"My Mom's been waiting and she
can't see."

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

And...got it. Somehow, that sort of scenario seemed like it would be the most memorable to fit into the contest!

Remember the red T-shirt?
Remember it's new? Unwashed?
Remember the rain?

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!!

So, how many pairs of red shorts will you be bringing to California??? Pre-washed, of course.

Questions, next round:

1. What time does the alarm go off?
2. Bus. Morning. What's the wait time?
3. Which park do I go to?
Hint: Seriousy? Did you read the update?
4. Rope drop? Yes or no?
5. Extra security? Yay or nay?
6. First ride of the day?
7. Which show did I see for the first time?
8. Do I get asked for directions?
9. Where did I have lunch?
Hint: No ADRs accepted there.

Bonus: Did you see IT?
Of course you saw it.

1. 6:30
2. 11 minutes
3. AK
4. Of course!
5. Yes
6. Everest
7. Fantasy of Flight
8. Yes
9. Flame Tree BBQ

Bonus - Why, yes - Boo to you, too!

 

[pkondz]

I think you are doing pretty well.

Well.... thanks.
Still... no where near what I promised.

Stuff happens.

My kid took that claim!

She took this one too! Did I mention that she Rushed to the front of the stage at the end of the Finale as the curtain was closing and stood there blowing kisses and waving till her teacher came and got her? Really hoping that's on the DVD cause DH didn't catch it.

I read that one out loud to Elle.
That's hilarious!
I'll give you 20 bonus points
if you post the video of that here.

There were one or two of those as well. Little Miss gets points for being the one that the others were (Incorrectly) following.

Good for her!

Shhhh! I'm still trying to forget! Maybe it will go away if I pretend it didn't happen!

Pretend what happened?

Fun! Look forward to that Trip Report!

I suppose I will,
but it won't be as detailed.

I refuse to spend my first
trip to DL taking notes.

It will be what it will be.

How dare they!

I know, right?!?!?

DRATs!

Sorry!

So THAT's why Disney's website crashes so often! They run their IT department out of a small house!

Man that Momma is giving you quite the Stink eye!

If looks could kill...

Gotta love Florida rain showers!

NO!

Good thinking!

It would've been....
If I thought of it sooner.

Of course not! Why would it!

DUKE WEASELTON! I love it!!!

That's Weselton!

uh oh!

Uh, huh.

Character attendent or Photopass Photog

Noted.

It happens at least you were poliet about it. Unlike what happened to me at our local Christmas parade.

Oh? Do tell.

Wait...... you did already didn't you?

Crap. I forget.
Either tell me or remind me.

D'oh. Negative points for pkondz!

neat!

I know!

I see what you did there! Very clever pun!

Why thank you kindly.

Really. Thank you.

5:45

6:30

Animal Kingdom, Of Course!

It's you we're talking about so... Duh!

yay!

Everst and Safari

Nemo

no

Tiffins

Disney should really invest more in the IT department!

All noted.
But.
#2. Bus wait time = how many minutes did I wait. Not the time.
#6. EE or Safari. Pick one.

 

[pkondz]

Ewww...can we meet up early in your trip....before your shorts start walking on their own?

Okay! Okay!

I'll bring a fresh pair,
just for you.

Stained appropriately, though.

 

[pkondz]

I see what you did there, Weasoltown!

That's Weselton!

This sounds...ominous...

Your not decent fireworks photos are lightyears ahead of my not decent fireworks photos, I'll just say. Yup. No contest there.

Well... thanks.
Still..... I'm working on it.

And...got it. Somehow, that sort of scenario seemed like it would be the most memorable to fit into the contest!

So, how many pairs of red shorts will you be bringing to California??? Pre-washed, of course.

I just got in heck from Alison,
and now you too?!?!?

1. 6:30
2. 11 minutes
3. AK
4. Of course!
5. Yes
6. Everest
7. Fantasy of Flight
8. Yes
9. Flame Tree BBQ

Bonus - Why, yes - Boo to you, too!

Noted.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Just a wee little real life update
before we get into the
meat and potatoes part.

Serve ‘em up…
I can eat and read at the same time.

Imagine my surprise when
Kay said she didn't want to go anymore.

Really?
Quite the reaction; well for someone that has no dog in the fight, that is.
But she is a girl of strong convictions.

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?

No…
You emigration laws are fairly stringent.
I was turned down right promptly.

So, now it looks like California
is in the works for March.
A quick trip. But a trip nevertheless.

Should be very interesting for both of you.
Curious to see what else besides a different capybara y’all decide to take a gander at out that way.

Nine.

Nine!

NINE!

I sashayed up to the bus stop at 12:48pm.
And waited an inexcusable nine minutes...

Let me know when you’ve waited better than a half hour for one.


More than once…


During the same trip…


On the same day…

Or... I know of an excellent way
to develop patience.

By becomeing a parent?

But I will say... that you all failed miserably
in your guesses there.

Miserably.

Well good.
I’d hate to fail perfectly.



(admit it, you’re still pondering that one form its last appearance)

Ha! It doesn't rain on pkondz.

Quite the statement…
It certainly rains on me when we go to Disney.

Generally a daily occurrence.

They'd been forecasting rain
all week, with nary a drop in sight.

It showed up the day after you left…
In abundance

When it comes to forecasting,
I generally find that they're better
at aftercasting anyway.

and probably spin casting…
oh and fly casting, of course…

At least this time I didn't have to wait
nine minutes for a bus!
Can you imagine?
Me? Wait nine minutes... again???

It was ten.

In the A/C at least.
Could’a have been worse.

Could've been..... eleven.

or thirty-seven…
Without A/C

I'm sneaky.

Goes without sayin’…

Did I mention it was hot?

It might have come up, but I ain’t quite certain that you adequately imparted on us the extent to which the condition actually manifested itself.

I lied. It was HOT!

Well that clarifies things.

I asked the baseball couple if they'd
hold my place in line while I went
to get something to drink.

Well, if he had the character down pat, he should have been able to offer you a swig out of his hip flask and saved you the trip.

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

So restrictive…
Hopefully they still allowed splits in line.
I’d have expected that from the character as well.

And then it did rain.
No... rain is too dry a term...

Deluge. Deluge is good.

Saw several of those that week.


Many several…

After a few minutes,
a light bulb over my head
slowly brightened to a dim glow.

I can almost smell the whiff of ozone from here.

We were all miserable,
but misery likes company
and James Caan, of course.

Oh, and sledge hammers…
Don’t forget the sledge hammers.

Who was that ponchoed person?

Pretty sure she was the deliverer of the flying fickle finger of fate award.
That was a truly unusual encounter there.

Naturally it didn't rain again for the
rest of the night.

Well, as we worked out before, Karma is a…
Oh, never mind.

I must say, that I was a tad
disappointed with Jack.
He didn't recognize my costume.
I let it go.

That is most excellent!
Well, not the last “joke” by any means, but the impersonation of a weasel is spot on.
How did you go about putting that ensemble together?

In line about two and a half hours.

I told you no one came close.

Yeah, you sandbagged us pretty good this round.
Didn’t see it going down that way.

I chatted for a while with a nice CM
named Marie who was from France.
My French was getting a good workout
on this trip.
(French is one of the languages of Weselton.)

So then at the time you switched to impersonating a belette.

If you don't ride HM
during a Halloween party,
there's something really wrong with you.

Just saying. No apologies.

We did…
no apologies required

But not too long. Others wanted her pic, too.
(Bonus points if you can tell me
who took the photo)

A grim grinning ghost, perchance?

I’m assuming that’s supposed to be Madam Liotta, but if so I’m not sure who specifically would be accompanying her in line there.

Unless it was Master Gracie.

I really dig these guys.

They do seem to spark my memory

Okay. Sorry about that last joke.
Actually... sorry about all of them.

Ain’t buyin’ it.
You meant every one of ‘em.

"My Mom's been waiting and she
can't see."

Whoops…
I hate it when I do stuff like that.
A lack of attention will get ya’ every time.

I like it.
Way better than any of the ones I tried to get.

Interesting that a good image of the character kind of spoils the wonder.
For me at least.

Hmmm.... all this trick or treating is thirsty work.

DOLE WHIP TIME!!!!

Better than any of that free candy they were handing out.

"Thank you to the admiral back there."
I winced.

You'd think that Disney employees
would recognize a Disney character.

Except for the bus drivers…
Part of their job description is the dissemination of misinformation.
He was just staying in character.

Actually, there was only one other
person who didn't know who I was.
And that was Jack Skellington.
He called me a general.

Well, Jack was only familiar with a rather different part of the Arctic Circle so I wouldn’t expect him to recognize any folks from either Arendelle or Weasel Town.

So all in all, a successful night.

I’d say so…

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

Ouch, so much for those…
Time to break out the back up shorts.

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

Again I say…
Ouch.

Questions, next round:

7:00, 3min, AK, Yes, No, Everest, Nemo, Of course, The Flame tree

Bonus: Did you see IT?
Of course you saw it.

Well at least we now know just who they’re saying Boo to.

And that's what I don't get.
Shouldn't you support what your
system as it's designed, picked?

You’re allowed to ask the question.
But I ain‘t allowed to answer it.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

I read that one out loud to Elle.
That's hilarious!
I'll give you 20 bonus points
if you post the video of that here.

We'll have to wait for the Copy of the DVD from the studio. We Strictly speaking weren't supposed to be filming the recital but our seats were so close that DH tried to film clandestinely. That meant that audio came out terrible. And Little Miss's stage rush happened after DH stopped filming. All you get in the Video is a brief but loud chorus of "NO GO BACK!" from DH and I with the camera pointed at the floor.

I suppose I will,
but it won't be as detailed.

I refuse to spend my first
trip to DL taking notes.

It will be what it will be.

Understandable. Still it will be nice to hear what a Disney World Native feels about Disneyland.

If looks could kill...

It would've been....
If I thought of it sooner.

Still good though!

Oh? Do tell.

Wait...... you did already didn't you?

Crap. I forget.
Either tell me or remind me.

D'oh. Negative points for pkondz!

Little Miss and I were a local park for their Christmas event. Little Miss and I parked ourselves for a 40 minute wait in the sprinkling cold rain (without ponchos or umbrellas) only to have a pair of boys shove in beside me and proceed to thrash around dancing and not caring that they were constantly nearly stepping on my ankles and punching Little Miss in the face. After the 5-6th time protecting ourselves from the kids I asked around me to see who they belonged to only to find out that they were unmonitored and up there by themselves. At that point, I sent them back to their parents. Few minutes later their mother came storming up to me all angry that I wouldn't let her kids thrash around and nearly re-injure my ankles or accidently punch my kid in the face. I ended the the argument when she tried to use the "their kids" argument. I threw it back at her by reminding her that While they are Kids she was the parent and needed to do her job. I then turned my back on her and ignored her and she went away.


And no you aren't going crazy I hadn't yet mentioned it.

Why thank you kindly.

Really. Thank you.

Your very welcome!

All noted.
But.
#2. Bus wait time = how many minutes did I wait. Not the time.
#6. EE or Safari. Pick one.

2 minutes and EE

 

[pkondz]

Serve ‘em up…
I can eat and read at the same time.

What? You too? I sent Mark's son Drew
around with yours and Mark's portions... Huh.

Really?
Quite the reaction; well for someone that has no dog in the fight, that is.
But she is a girl of strong convictions.

That she is.

No…
You emigration laws are fairly stringent.
I was turned down right promptly.

At first I lol'd and then....
Maybe he did apply...


Just... going to leave that alone.

But... if you did apply.
And if you did get turned down.


To paraphrase "I don't want to be a member
of a club that would have Rob
as a member."


Okay. I'm kidding.
Or was I?
Or were you?

Hmmmmm....

Should be very interesting for both of you.
Curious to see what else besides a different capybara y’all decide to take a gander at out that way.

Me too!
I have no idea.

Three vids with 9.

I figured someone would hit
the Revolution 9 one.
Didn't expect the other two.

Let me know when you’ve waited better than a half hour for one.


More than once…


During the same trip…


On the same day…

At first I thought...
"More than 30 minutes? Not possible."

And then when you threw in the rest,
I knew you were obviously joking.
That couldn't possibly happen.
Nope.

By becomeing a parent?

No, that's frustration.

Well good.
I’d hate to fail perfectly.



(admit it, you’re still pondering that one form its last appearance)

I hate you.



Just so you know.

Quite the statement…
It certainly rains on me when we go to Disney.

Generally a daily occurrence.

Nah. You're kidding again.
Rain? Maybe... maybe once.
But that's it.

It showed up the day after you left…
In abundance

Huh.
Funny.
I'm totally okay with that.



Okay, seriously, I'm sorry you had lousy weather.
You wait so long for these trips
and then....
Hope it didn't put too much of a damper
on your vacation.

and probably spin casting…
oh and fly casting, of course…

Glad you didn't bring up casting couch.

In the A/C at least.
Could’a have been worse.

True. But who would ever wait
more than 10 minutes?
Without A/C?

or thirty-seven…
Without A/C

Oh.

Goes without sayin’…

It might have come up, but I ain’t quite certain that you adequately imparted on us the extent to which the condition actually manifested itself.

Really? I could have sworn...

Well that clarifies things.

Ah. Thought so.

Well, if he had the character down pat, he should have been able to offer you a swig out of his hip flask and saved you the trip.

Hey! Yeah! That's right!
What's with that?!?!?

So restrictive…
Hopefully they still allowed splits in line.
I’d have expected that from the character as well.

That would've been... interesting.

Saw several of those that week.


Many several…

Sorry, dude.

Oh, and sledge hammers…
Don’t forget the sledge hammers.

<shudder> Can't ever forget that.
Much as I'd like to.
Man that came out of nowhere.

Pretty sure she was the deliverer of the flying fickle finger of fate award.
That was a truly unusual encounter there.

It was... odd... and wet.

Well, as we worked out before, Karma is a…
Oh, never mind.

A what? Karma is a what????

That is most excellent!
Well, not the last “joke” by any means, but the impersonation of a weasel is spot on.
How did you go about putting that ensemble together?

Well, there's a lot of sewing
and fabric selection
and accessory research.


At least I assume there is.
I dunno.
I just go to my go to costume place
and tell them what I want
and let them figure it out.

Yeah, you sandbagged us pretty good this round.
Didn’t see it going down that way.

I told you! Sneaky!

So then at the time you switched to impersonating a belette.

I must admit that I didn't know that word.
Odd.
I guess I've never mentioned weasels in French.
ratton laveur yes. but belette? no.

We did…
no apologies required

Atta boy.

A grim grinning ghost, perchance?

I’m assuming that’s supposed to be Madam Liotta, but if so I’m not sure who specifically would be accompanying her in line there.

Unless it was Master Gracie.

Noted. And... Mme Carlotta.
She's awesome.

They do seem to spark my memory

<slow clap>

Ain’t buyin’ it.
You meant every one of ‘em.

Of course.
Just being polite.
Like when you take the last donut
and then say sorry when
someone else says they wanted it.

Whoops…
I hate it when I do stuff like that.
A lack of attention will get ya’ every time.

Yup.

I like it.
Way better than any of the ones I tried to get.

Interesting that a good image of the character kind of spoils the wonder.
For me at least.

It does a little.
I looked long and hard to make sure
nothing..... odd was visible.
Think it's okay.
But... yeah.
More mysterious in the dark.
Not my best work.

Better than any of that free candy they were handing out.

The candy is a perk...
but it's more fun to know you're
trick or treating more than what
you're actually getting.

Except for the bus drivers…
Part of their job description is the dissemination of misinformation.
He was just staying in character.

Good point.

Well, Jack was only familiar with a rather different part of the Arctic Circle so I wouldn’t expect him to recognize any folks from either Arendelle or Weasel Town.

Another good point.
And the thought crossed my mind.

Ouch, so much for those…
Time to break out the back up shorts.

Umm....

7:00, 3min, AK, Yes, No, Everest, Nemo, Of course, The Flame tree

Well at least we now know just who they’re saying Boo to.

Noted.

You’re allowed to ask the question.
But I ain‘t allowed to answer it.

 

[pkondz]

We'll have to wait for the Copy of the DVD from the studio. We Strictly speaking weren't supposed to be filming the recital but our seats were so close that DH tried to film clandestinely.

But when you get it..... I wanna see that!

And... everyone records.


Everyone.

That meant that audio came out terrible. And Little Miss's stage rush happened after DH stopped filming.

Yup. You mentioned that.

All you get in the Video is a brief but loud chorus of "NO GO BACK!" from DH and I with the camera pointed at the floor.

Understandable. Still it will be nice to hear what a Disney World Native feels about Disneyland.

Oh, I'm sure I'll write.... something.
But I want to concentrate on enjoying it.

Little Miss and I were a local park for their Christmas event. Little Miss and I parked ourselves for a 40 minute wait in the sprinkling cold rain (without ponchos or umbrellas) only to have a pair of boys shove in beside me and proceed to thrash around dancing and not caring that they were constantly nearly stepping on my ankles and punching Little Miss in the face. After the 5-6th time protecting ourselves from the kids I asked around me to see who they belonged to only to find out that they were unmonitored and up there by themselves. At that point, I sent them back to their parents. Few minutes later their mother came storming up to me all angry that I wouldn't let her kids thrash around and nearly re-injure my ankles or accidently punch my kid in the face. I ended the the argument when she tried to use the "their kids" argument. I threw it back at her by reminding her that While they are Kids she was the parent and needed to do her job. I then turned my back on her and ignored her and she went away.

Wow.

Personal rant. Maybe not so much anymore, but my DDs were little not long ago. What the heck (don't mean heck) is wrong with some people? Why is it so hard to comprehend that you actually have to parent when you're a parent? I have no idea how many times I had to watch little ones who's parents were no where to be found, or whose noses were buried in their phones? Put the stupid phone away, pay attention to your kid and teach him or her proper manners. It's not. that. hard.

And no you aren't going crazy I hadn't yet mentioned it.

Okay.
Hey! This means I can deduct my own deduction!

2 minutes and EE

Noted.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

But when you get it..... I wanna see that!

And... everyone records.


Everyone.

True. DH's reasoning was that the studio is only giving us a dvd. DH can get 4k res. on his phone.

Wow.

I know right?!?!?

Personal rant. Maybe not so much anymore, but my DDs were little not long ago. What the heck (don't mean heck) is wrong with some people? Why is it so hard to comprehend that you actually have to parent when you're a parent? I have no idea how many times I had to watch little ones who's parents were no where to be found, or whose noses were buried in their phones? Put the stupid phone away, pay attention to your kid and teach him or her proper manners. It's not. that. hard.

Okay.
Hey! This means I can deduct my own deduction!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

What? You too? I sent Mark's son Drew
around with yours and Mark's portions... Huh.

You put Drew in charge of the distribution?
Well that explains much.


Now had it been cookies, then apparently I’d have gotten some but I’m pretty sure Drew would just have seen a couple plates of meat and potatoes as mere art supplies.

To paraphrase "I don't want to be a member
of a club that would have Rob
as a member."

The first time I heard that basic pronouncement I was probably about seven years old.
Had a fairly dramatic effect on my life-outlook.
Not much has changed since.

Okay. I'm kidding.
Or was I?
Or were you?

Hmmmmm....

I looked into a change in “location” 16 years ago. The requirements of your fine moderate nation prevented the move at the time (not enough “points”), but history proved that I was correct to be concerned about our direction in governance. This is the second time in my life when the direct effects of Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of our compromise of a governing document has forced a result that was clearly unwanted. Still not having the required “points” to make a transition I’ll just have to stay here and work where possible back toward moderation. The problem is that the last time I was only concerned about those in charge. This time, the rhetoric has fomented and emboldened actions that have me more fearful of my neighbors than of the clever individuals who are manipulating them.

(let’s see if that answer gets me banned from the Dis, but you were curious so…)

I figured someone would hit
the Revolution 9 one.
Didn't expect the other two.

Couldn’t resist…

The School House Rock tune was the first one I thought of actually.

No, that's frustration.

Frustration… Patience...
To-ma-to… To-mah-to

I hate you.



Just so you know.

Get in line, buster…
And know that it is one mighty long queue.

Huh.
Funny.
I'm totally okay with that.

And you should be.

Okay, seriously, I'm sorry you had lousy weather.
You wait so long for these trips
and then....
Hope it didn't put too much of a damper
on your vacation.

I lived in Fla. as a young’en. I know what to expect from the weather.
Sometimes you win, sometimes, you get drenched… often…
You just keep going.

Besides, tis better to be drenched at Disney then to be drenched walking into the office back at home.

Glad you didn't bring up casting couch.

Glad I wasn’t the first one to think of that…

<shudder> Can't ever forget that.
Much as I'd like to.
Man that came out of nowhere.

There are several films that I just can’t make myself watch for similar reasons.
That’s one of the most disturbing.

Well, there's a lot of sewing
and fabric selection
and accessory research.


At least I assume there is.
I dunno.
I just go to my go to costume place
and tell them what I want
and let them figure it out.

Intriguing…
You went quite a bit out of your way for our entertainment here.

We don’t have such a thing as a “costume place” ‘round these parts.
Certainly not one that takes custom orders.

I guess I've never mentioned weasels in French.
ratton laveur yes. but belette? no.

All new to me but worth the time to learn about it.
I find it more interesting that the French for Raccoon would be “small rat that washes”.
Right poetic…

Noted. And... Mme Carlotta.
She's awesome.

Was unaware of Madame Carlotta.
More fun learning.

It does a little.
I looked long and hard to make sure
nothing..... odd was visible.
Think it's okay.
But... yeah.
More mysterious in the dark.
Not my best work.

Actually I think it an excellent image; almost too good.
I can clearly discern the bit of the costume that strikes my eye oddly; that being the gloves.

 

[pkondz]

True. DH's reasoning was that the studio is only giving us a dvd. DH can get 4k res. on his phone.

4K? Nice. What phone?

Don't get me started!
Oh, wait. You already did.

 

[pkondz]

You put Drew in charge of the distribution?
Well that explains much.

He looked so trust-worthy!

Now had it been cookies, then apparently I’d have gotten some but I’m pretty sure Drew would just have seen a couple plates of meat and potatoes as mere art supplies.

Hmmm.... perhaps.
That would explain the walls...

The first time I heard that basic pronouncement I was probably about seven years old.
Had a fairly dramatic effect on my life-outlook.
Not much has changed since.

I knew it was at least from
the 20th century.
But... when you were seven?

Had no idea it was 19th century.


Huh.

I looked into a change in “location” 16 years ago. The requirements of your fine moderate nation prevented the move at the time (not enough “points”), but history proved that I was correct to be concerned about our direction in governance. This is the second time in my life when the direct effects of Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of our compromise of a governing document has forced a result that was clearly unwanted. Still not having the required “points” to make a transition I’ll just have to stay here and work where possible back toward moderation. The problem is that the last time I was only concerned about those in charge. This time, the rhetoric has fomented and emboldened actions that have me more fearful of my neighbors than of the clever individuals who are manipulating them.

(let’s see if that answer gets me banned from the Dis, but you were curious so…)

Interesting.
I had no idea there was a "points"
system in place.
Why would I?
I'm already here.

And.... I think I'll just leave the rest alone.
People would be annoyed
if I got banned from my own thread.

Couldn’t resist…

The School House Rock tune was the first one I thought of actually.

Never even thought of it.

I was focused on Number 9.... Number 9... Number 9...

Frustration… Patience...
To-ma-to… To-mah-to

Po-ta-to... Po-tah-to
Steak.....



How did we get back to meat and potatoes??

Get in line, buster…
And know that it is one mighty long queue.

Besides, tis better to be drenched at Disney then to be drenched walking into the office back at home.

This is a truism.

Glad I wasn’t the first one to think of that…

I guess because I've had
Hollywood on my mind.
(Trip to Cali.)

There are several films that I just can’t make myself watch for similar reasons.
That’s one of the most disturbing.

pkondz turns on the TV.
"Huh. Misery is on.
Haven't seen that one
in a long while.
Hmm... huh. Don't remember that."

<sits down to watch.>

"Hmm... uh, huh... okay.
Interesting. Oh, yeah.
Right. Oh, really?
Okay. Yup.

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!....

Uh, huh. Okay. Sure. Yup.
I remember that. Okay...."

Intriguing…
You went quite a bit out of your way for our entertainment here.

We don’t have such a thing as a “costume place” ‘round these parts.
Certainly not one that takes custom orders.

They provide costumes to local theatre groups, etc.
They're also the best place in town
for dance stuff when Elle was dancing.
(Ballet shoes, tutus, etc.)

All new to me but worth the time to learn about it.
I find it more interesting that the French for Raccoon would be “small rat that washes”.
Right poetic…

Isn't it? I mean. It's perfect, right?

Actually I think it an excellent image; almost too good.
I can clearly discern the bit of the costume that strikes my eye oddly; that being the gloves.

I noticed that too.
OMG! The hands! What happened
to his hands!
He has baby hands!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

You got some great fireworks shots! I never get those. I just won't carry around a camera like that, so I don't have one. I live vicariously through those of you that do. LOL
I love the ghost pics! The hitchikers are so fun!
Great Costume!

I did see IT in your first actual photo and also a BOO! shot. You are probably on the headstones too, but I don't have my glasses on so I don't know!

1. What time does the alarm go off?
7am
2. Bus. Morning. What's the wait time?
4 min - you have been swimming in PD
3. Which park do I go to?
Hmmm, could it be.... ANIMAL KINGDOM????
4. Rope drop? Yes or no?
No, you hit the snooze
5. Extra security? Yay or nay?
yes, you are on a roll with this one
6. First ride of the day?
Kilamanjaro Safari
7. Which show did I see for the first time?
Jungle book

8. Do I get asked for directions?
Of course, maybe it's that army uniform you wear?
9. Where did I have lunch?
Flame Tree BBQ


Hint: No ADRs accepted there.


Bonus: Did you see IT?
Of course you saw it.