Canadian Buffoon's Hi Low Vacation - South Central Musings

[pkondz]

We ask ourselves that every day.

Always knew you were a smart cookie.
If you were really smart,
you wouldn't ask...

You'd just leave.



Hey! Look at me!
Encouraging my readers to leave
like a boss!

Nope. I'm just skimming to get to the good stuff.

Skimming?
Skimming???!?!??!?


I pour my heart and soul
into each and every word...

and you're skimming??????

That's....hilarious and terrifying at the same time.

Nah. Different times.
You could leave your kids
with complete strangers
back then.

Heck, I remember walking
to the store, by myself,
when I was around 9...
To get my cousin cigarettes.

I kid you not.

Oh the HORROR!!!!!! Why would she do that to you??
Oh, is that not the discovery? Never mind.

5:38am

both on time

No. And I'll have post a picture later, can't do that on my work pc.

Pop Century? I feel like you told us, but I'm too lazy to go look for it.

Magic Kingdom

13 minutes

Noted.

I mean, I've made it this far.....

Guess we're stuck with each other.


That makes me


Annnddd.... to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

Present!

Sweet! I love presents!
What'd you get me?
What?
What?
What?
What?



What?














What??????

Will Come back and read!

Read, schmead.
Where's my present?!?!?!?


Well, to the TR anyway!

 

[pkondz]

Here!

Where!?!?!?


Oh. You mean as in this TR.
Had me scared there for a second.

Having survived a couple of solo trips with friends myself,

Wait.
Isn't the use of "solo"
and "with" counterintuitive?

I know you are in for some interesting times!

You could say that.
Indeed, you could.

We have had a prior discussion about tuition payments in your country and mine. That's cute that you can put a semester on a credit card.

You say "cute"
I say "Oh, thank you Jesus."

But on the foreign fraudulent charges.

It wasn't the absolute best
way to start a vacation.

And it's not done yet.

We had that happen once when we returned from Florida. Someone had joined a Wine of the Month club and ordered a very nice bottle of Dom in addition to some other wines. We drink beer. So not us.

That wine was delis.....
uh....

How terrible for you!

How is cute Luna doing BTW

She's doing really good!
You can't tell that she's
got a bionic leg at all.

Well, if you look closely,
the fur is different on
that leg, but that's it.

(and I apologize here for not appearing on your former trip report recently).

Never apologize for that.
Life gets busy, I know.

I'm just very pleased
when people do take
the time to visit!

Behind EVERYWHERE.

You keep putting your behind
everywhere and people will pinch it.


Fair warning.

Spent August on my summer project- driver's license for my son Nate, which he obtained (2nd try)

Congrats to him!

4 days before we dropped him off at college.

Whoa. Cutting it close!

My too late title for your TR 2B: "Doggone it! Canadian Buffoon Does Disney Solo. With a Little Help From His Friends"

Noted!
(first post edited)

5:21 am
Both ontime
Stamped. Surprised
AoA
EP
4 minutes/9 minutes

Noted.

And to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

I did, but in my defense I am fighting a bad cold and not sleeping well.

Sorry to hear that,
hope you're feeling better now.

Chocolate is enough for me! Anything else is just bonus! Not that I will win anyhow.

Giving up already?
I did mention chocolate, you know.

1. 4:30 AM
2. I think you are going to get lucky and ALL flights will be on time!
3. Nope. And no bonus points!
4. Most people pinch them. Why are you squeezing them instead?! I am going All Star Sports!
5. Epcot
6. Total, or just this first day? I am going to go with just the first day and 11 minutes.

Noted.

Um. I can't help but notice that there are no points listed after this. I know it is a terrible title and all, but no points?!?! I am definitely not going to win THIS way!

Whups!
Fixed.
(I think I fixed it even before I left.)

Thanks for pointing that out.

Well, I do have a bit of free time on my hands . . .

Sweet! See you at the next chapter then.
And to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

Hi Pokndz

Hey Mac!

I've booked marked this one..Looking forward to the report when you get back.

Shout outs first,
plus playing catch up.
Editing photos.

Then updates.
Might be a day or two.

Hello again Pkondz

Hey, again.

Flight departure time from Winnipeg is 05 15 hours
Both flights on time
Passport stamped free to exit the country. Big smiley face your on your way.
Pop century resort.
Magic Kingdom
As it's the first bus time I will say 10 mins.

Noted.
And to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

Eh, beats doing work.

Wait til you read it.

And because you're in Disney World by yourself. Lucky dog.

Yep! I should do that again.
Wait... I just did!

I'm not sure which of us got the worse end of that deal.

You.
You have to read this stuff.

Well, when you gotta go, you gotta go.

There. Every TR needs some bodily function jokes. I'm pretty sure it's a law.

This is true.
It's in the bylaws.

I still can't sleep when I'm going to Disney World the next day!

I know!
Some things never change.

That would have made for a much different trip! Especially with no pants.

It's the no pants part that's
worrying you?

I hope it got better from there.

Oh, it did! It was a great trip.

And that's not a deal-breaker? You guys have my admiration.

It makes it easy for me to go solo.

In fact it makes it necessary.

So it's your fault. Figures.

Didn't you get the memo?
It's always the husband's fault.

Actually, I'm just glad Julie agrees with the rope drop strategy.

Ruby does too, actually.
It's the rest of the
"Let's go like crazy until park close!"
that she balks at.

DIS meets are great! Lots of cool people.

We'll see how this one goes...
if it does....

I know the feeling.

Yup.
Maybe some day...

Oh, sure. I see where I rate.

(Kidding!)

(I know.)

Sounds awesome! Both parts!

And we'll see how they worked out
over the coming.... weeks?

Oh. Um...blame the dog.

Sounds good.

"Bad dog! Bad!"

Oh, man! Now she's got her tail down.

"Sorry pup! Good dog!"

<tail wagging>
That's better.

Oh, man. That sucks. Glad the bank is working it out for you.

Still is...

D'oh! This should be interesting.

Spoiler.
It was a total non-event.

And I don't even know the questions yet! You go first.

I did!

6:30 a.m.

On time. I predict good things.

Sure, it gets stamped. And:

Let's see...I think you've stayed at All-Star Music and Pop Century before. So...All-Star Movies?

Hollywood Studios, since you can probably cover everything that's open in a couple of hours right now.

4 minutes total. Residual effect from the Express Bus Pass.

Noted.

Darn. I thought my East/West Extravaganza was close.

It wasn't what I was thinking of,
but I really did like it.

Eh, I guess.



I mean, uh, sure! I can't wait!

Maybe after you read it,
you'll be back at "Eh, I guess." again.

Either way, to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

I'm here!

You are!

Looking forward to your whistle stop trip.

Details coming up... eventually.

That's good you have got the fraudulent spending refunded on your credit card.

Mostly. I have to check if the
cash advance fees have been reversed.

I'm still trying to get the double payment back from when I registered for a Landry's card.

How's that working out for you now?

Hope you have a fanastic trip(s).

I'll let you know if I did!
And to the TR!

 

[franandaj]

And it's not

Yeah, I thought I was all done back in August but no I got another call needing a new CC number last week and mind you this happend on 4/27 of this year!

 

[pkondz]

Bwahaha!

Oh, sure. Have fun at my expense!

No.
Really.
That's why I wrote it.

Never heard of them before. I will take your word for it! And they certainly don't belong on your credit card!

I hadn't heard about them either
until they showed up on my card!

Well, that should be interesting.

As I mentioned to Mark.
Spoiler. It was a complete non-event.

And you didn't make that a contest question?

I know!!
I was totally going to do that,
and then forgot to type it!!

Mmm....chocolate....

mmm... hmmmm...

4:38 am At least you should be caught up on sleep by now.

On time

Yes, your passport gets stamped. And, do you look constipated?

Pop Century

Epcot

5 minutes. Because...pkondz...

Noted.

And I just never came up with any good ideas...so much for a free point!

Never too late...

And... to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

I shall comment when I get home from work today @pkondz

But that was almost two weeks ago!

but I wanted to make sure I claimed my spot on the first page!!!

And you did!
And to the TR!

I'm heeerrreeee!!!

Yes you aaaaarrrrre!!!

I'll be back later for comments, I figure I have until after your vacation, right??

That would be now...

And... to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

Why? Because we like you!

Awwww.... shucks.

Hi you!

Right back atcha!

Two more sleeps!!

Not anymore!

Ruby is awesome. She gets bonus points for that.

There's no way in Hades my DH would suggest a solo trip.

No, no, no.
You don't wait until he suggests it.
You suggest it.

Can't you do the "puppy dog" eyes?
Works on me.

Oh no!

Oh, unfortunately, yes.

Can't they overnight you a new card? Oh the drama has begun already! Good luck!

Funny you should mention that....

Yes!

Silly girl.

5:15am

Both on time.

No problem Mon. Yes.

ASMusic

MK baby!

6 min to. 10 min from

Noted.

I'll take this opportunity to shamelessly celebrate once again
Great minds think similarly

For shizzle

Shweet!

 

[pkondz]

WOO-HOO! I get to experience a Ponzi TR real time instead of binge reading! It's like Christmas morning!

Have fun with the unwrapping!

Because... Well because I can!

This is the most logical
post I've ever read.

Or a light socket.

Or a shark's mouth.



Your turn.

John McClane is nothing if not persistent

That dude just needs to stay home
in bed once in a while.

This would have been like a backwards Home Alone.

Yes!
That's very good.

Are you sure she's not made up? I just spent 2 weeks reading The Never Ending TR from start to finish and didn't see a single sign of Ruby anywhere.

She's real, and she's magnificent.

1. 6:20 am

2. Winnipeg/toronto on time, Toronto/mco delayed

3. Yes it gets stamped and amusement expression on your face

4. Pop Century again because it doesn't share buses and you need to get a vip bus pass again because it's a quick trip.

5. MK

6. 3 minutes to the park and 5 minutes from the park

Noted.

And to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

1. 5:15am
2. Winnipeg to Toronto delayed because we are supposed to have rain here on Wednesday but it should be cleared for your flight to Orlando.
3. No - sad face.
4. All Star Movies
5. Hollywood Studios
6. 5 minutes to - 10 minutes from.

Noted. And to the TR!

I'm here! Did I make the first page? Bonus points if I do, right???!!

2 points awarded*.

*remind me if I forget.

1. Big hint you gave. 5:15 a.m. (And yes, I'm so loyal I looked it up).
2. Both are on time.
3. Yes, your passport is stamped. I'm actually confused what the latter would be. You have a bright beaming smile!
4. Pop (aka The Grand Floridian, right?)
5. Magic! Of course!
6. Total? 2 minutes. 0 there and 2 back.

Noted.
And to the TR!

Have fun! We'll hold down the fort in your missed absence.

 

[Steppesister]

I can tell you're in a fairly good mood and feeling generous. Can I have a couple too? (Points)

 

[pkondz]

I’m here! And it doesn’t smell like amok yet! Awesome!

Apparently, it does now!

Love the new trip report scent.

Me too!
The old ones start to smell like... feet.

Those are the things I ponder in the dark of night. Besides, what would I do at work all day?

True. There are far better things
to do at work, than work.

Meh, you're dirt is not much older than mine. My first trip to Florida was 1983.

Still older. I win!!!


Wait... I'm the one
giving out prizes...


Dang.

I try to avoid stepping in stupor. It doesn’t always work though. I usually end up falling all in, not just half in.

You have to know the difference
between stupor and Shinola.

I still remember the new grey dress pants and polo shirt my mother bought for the plane. Yes, it was 1983 and back in those days we had a “plane outfit”, especially considering it was our first time on a plane. I wore the outfit down to Florida, then took it off and did not put it back on until the day we left to go home. I remember I was allowed to wear it on the beach at St. Pete’s right before we left for the airport. Different times.

Yep.
Back when air travel was a luxury.

Now the airlines treat you like
an annoyance.

Ugh. I have not had that happen yet, but it's becoming too common. I'm it will soon enough. I hope it all works out.

Seems to have.
Just gotta check on the
cash advance fees.

And since there's a contest...

1. 5:10am
2. One of each. I'll say YWG-YYZ on time, YYZ-MCO delayed.
3. I'll say no, it does not get stamped. I've had both in Toronto customs. I don't know if they have rules, or just whatever the agent feels like at the time. As for your expression, how about something like your Splash Mountain picture?
4. Pop Century
5. Magic Kingdom
6. 8 minutes

Noted.
And to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

Oh my, in for another whirlwind with pkondz!

Hold onto your hats!!

5:15

Both on time because you always book the full transportation package.

Yes, you get a stamp. You are looking embarassed, because you got the same grumpy woman who made you feel like dirt for going to Disney. Tip - lie, don't tell them that you're going to have fun by yourself, they won't understand!

I'm going to go with POP, because of the best transportation package.

Epcot

11 minutes.

Noted.

And yes, Ruby is amazing, you lucky duck.

She is and I am!

And to the TR!

 

[pkondz]

Hokay.
That's page one of the shout-outs done.
And it's getting late so I'm calling it a day.

Wow! Just saw that link about snow in Banff!
Glad we were nowhere near that!
Where we were had beautiful weather.

But that's for later in the TR, isn't it?


Anyway, C U all on the morrow!

I can tell you're in a fairly good mood and feeling generous. Can I have a couple too? (Points)

Granted!*


*Just remind me if you don't see them
on the next update.

 

[Steppesister]

You granted them and disappeared... just like the wizard. That's pretty cool; I need to learn that trick!

 

[Curiouser&curiouser!]

Whups!
Fixed.
(I think I fixed it even before I left.)

Thanks for pointing that out.

Thanks for fixing it!

AND WELCOME BACK!!

 

[bankr63]

I'm feeling better. Went out to Mongolian BBQ yesterday. It was good. I took a bunch of my old toys and stuffed animals to Big Fun and got $80. They didn't even take most of them. Did some shopping (I got a poop pillow!). Then had some drinks. It was a good time.

Okay, you got $80 and went and blew it on a WHAT!?!?!? I don't think we even want to know what that is (or what it's stuffed with). Are you SURE you're feeling better?